Inside Shoreham and Southwick Magazine

Hello and welcome to the April edition of The Inside Shoreham and Southwick Magazine.

Spring is now in full swing, and our gardens are full of color. In this month’s issue, we have tips from one of the gardening experts, Alan Titchmarsh, on what to do in your garden this month.

We also have the latest book releases, photography ideas, chocolate roulade with Merry Berry, and local articles to enjoy.

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What’s INSIDE this month

Local Garden Designer

The Lost Northbourne Stream – Judy Upton

Retrorama Records

Ukrainian Culture

What’s On

Ropetackle Film

East Lions - Hats for Hope Day

Street Photography in Fuerteventura

Modern British Sculpture

Felpham SC sailor Awarded Bursary

UHSussex welcomes 24 baby “leaplings”

Mary Berry’s Chocolate Roulade

Surf Kayaking - Anna Harper

Southwick Horticulrual Society

Sussex Voiceworks

Green Fingers – the Alan Titchmarsh Column

Old Stagers step into the Limelight Index

General Crossword

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Joanna

The Lost Northbourne Stream.

Reginald Arthur Leggett was born on the 21st of March 1906 in South Kensington, London. His parents moved to Bungalow Town, Shoreham Beach in 1910. His father built and owned eight of the bungalows there. Reg Leggett’s first experience of school was in 1912, in the bungalow ‘La Margarette’, south of Beach Road.

It was run by Mrs Lambert who was known as ‘Granny.’ In 1929, he opened his estate agents in Shoreham. In 1954 he married Gladys Stevens and in 1957 founded the Shoreham Preservation Society. Reg Leggett campaigned for the Shoreham bypass, saying that, “In 1967 the town centre was faced with total annihilation from re-development plans.” In 1985, he became chairman of the Historic Shoreham Trust. Then in 1994, at the age of 88, he wrote a letter to Miriam Nixey of 30 Mill Lane, about Shoreham’s lost Northbourne Stream. The stream now flows underground due to the 20th century houses and Swiss Gardens School that were built over the top of it and more recently, its later stages have been covered by the Ropetackle North estate off of Old Shoreham Road.

In his letter dated the 20th of November 1994, Reg Leggett imagined walking along the stream as it had been in 1900, when most of Shoreham was still open countryside. First it had flowed from a chalk spring on the then still heavily wooded South Downs into the ponds of Little Buckingham, where two cottages stood. The West Cottage was prone to flooding, as its floor was 2 feet below ground level. This was because the cottages had once been watermills, dating back to 1230. The only surviving landmark from Little Buckingham today is its farm dovecote, now surrounded by houses at Downsway. The stream then once flowed west of Downsway, cutting across a cart track. When new housing was built here in the 1950s, this track became what is now The Avenue. There is a significant dip in this street that was once a ford in the stream. It then flowed into the Maize Field where maize is recorded as growing up to 14 feet high. In the 1930’s this area was built on, with the houses that now lie between between Downsway and Buckingham Avenue. The stream in 1900 had flowed on downhill into the Oxen field. This had been the town’s showground for sporting events, fairs and a visiting circus. The glasshouses of Mr and Mrs Goldsmith’s nurseries were directly opposite. Then in the 1930s, the area occupied by the glasshouses became Northbourne Close and the field became covered by the houses of Oxen Avenue. The dip in Upper

Shoreham Road between Oxen Avenue and Mill Lane marks another point where the stream had once been forded.

At Mill Lane in 1279, a causeway dammed, narrowed and strengthened the stream to power a watermill owned by William Baudefar. Upon his death his son John wasn’t old enough to inherit it, so his mother Isabel placed John and the mill in the custody of Robert de Blechington, the vicar of Old Shoreham. The vicar was to raise the boy and was granted a court judgement that allowed John to inherit the mill before he attained his lawful age. The watermill stood where Cemetery Lodge stands today.

The house at 34 Mill Lane, Reg Leggett believed, was built on the filled in millpond. Beside Miriam Nixey’s former home of 30 Mill Lane is the flint-walled twitten known as the Kissing Gate Path. Fragments of a medieval ship were found in the Mill Lane Cemetery, so perhaps shallow draught boats once sailed right up to the watermill. Alongside the cemetery is the dip containing the houses of Overmead. This is bordered by higher ground containing the back gardens of Victoria Road. Reg Leggett attended a private school here run by Kitty Glazebrook.

From Victoria Road there is access to the Meads community space and also allotments, where the stream is still visible as a concrete-walled drainage ditch. The stream flows underneath the Swiss Gardens School, which is built upon part of a filled-in lake that was once in the old Swiss Gardens, pleasure grounds. The Swiss Cottage pub and a much smaller lake and grounds remain. The Northbourne stream then flows beneath Buckingham Street, across the Old Shoreham Road and underneath the recently built Ropetackle North estate before discharging into the River Adur.

A 1350 map of Shoreham shows that from Mill Lane, the Northbourne Stream was once a wide tributary of the much larger Adur estuary with an inlet used as a harbour. To protect the town from flooding, a large earth mound ran along its length called the Green Dam, as it was on the track known as Green Lane.

Reg Leggett lived at The Old Tiled Cottage, 15 Middle Street. On the 31st of December 1996, he died aged 90 and he is buried in St Nicolas Churchyard.

Judy Upton

Refs:

Old Shoreham Village & Farms 1 & 2 by Robert Hill:Story of Shoreham by Henry Cheal

Memories Of Shoreham: Letter of R.A Leggett

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Jonathan Samuel:Retrorama Records

I’ll always remember the look of surprise on my customer’s face when I valued one vinyl LP from her ‘unwanted’ carrier bag of records at £500

The record was Nick Drake’s 1972 ‘Pink Moon’

So how do I value records that come through the door at Retrorama Record Shop?

Well, there are a multitude of factors to consider.

First and foremost is condition; no matter how rare a record, if it’s scratched, warped or grubby then the value is inevitably diminished.

Secondly, the record may be rare as not produced in large numbers, or a promo copy exclusively issued to DJs for radio play.

In the case of the Nick Drake LP, it had very mixed reviews when it was released over 50 years ago and sold poorly, so only limited numbers were pressed.. Nowadays it’s rightly regarded as a sublime piece of work, and so the much sought after original copies are rare and valuable.

The excitement I get when looking through record collections offered to me for sale never wanes, as I never know what I may find.

Most of the time the records I view have been ‘well loved’ and I try to give them the reverence

An evening of dancing, music and food…. …to celebrate Ukrainian culture, support our Ukrainian guests and raise much needed funds for Ukrainian charities

PLEASE KEEP A NOTE OF THE DATESaturday 20th April in the Shoreham Centre from 6pm to 9pm

Everyone is welcome to join us for this special evening of friendship, music, food and dancing. In particular, live music will be provided by Bing Lyle and the Polypolka English Folk Dance band, guest performers will include the acclaimed Ukrainian Voices of Brighton choir with dancing demonstrations by the locally famous Adur Ukraine folk dance group.

they deserve. Even if not particularly valuable, they have meant a lot to somebody, and I’m always respectful of that. After all, your music collection is the soundtrack to your life.

Sometimes records may seem ‘commonplace’ but are actually worth more than you think. For instance in the 90s most music was made on CD format , so vinyl copies are ‘rare’ ....original Oasis ‘What’s the Story’ can be worth £200 on vinyl even though it sold 350,000 copies mostly on CD in it’s first week.

If you’d like help valuing your records please feel free to pop into Retrorama at Tarmount Studios ...you may just have a hidden gem.

For further details contact https://www. adurukrainesupport.org.uk/ Tickets can be bought in advance by using TryBooking - children under 16 - free admission; local Adur Ukraine Support Association and Worthing4Refugees members £8; general admission ( advance booking - £12.50; on the door £15)

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Health & Fitness

Table Tennis for the Over 50s TABLE TENNIS for the OVER 50s in SHOREHAM.Every Thursday 1.30-4-30 pm St Giles Church Hall, upper Shoreham Rd

Beginners welcome £5 weekly including refreshments. MUST BE BOOKED through Pat 07856285078 as numbers are limited. Very friendly group.

Southwick Bowls Club

Southwick Recreation Ground. We welcome new / experienced bowlers to come along and take a look at our bowls club. Every Monday and Friday at 1.30pm. we invite new bowlers to try out and will provide bowls, tuition, help and encouragement to get you started.For more information:- Website: southwickbowlsclub.com or phone John Southwick Bowls Club 07973149534

Dancercise

Dancercise for the Over 50’s at The Shoreham Centre - Fridays 10.30 and 1.30 and Mondays

12.00 Come and have fun learning 6 different dances every week from salsa to line dance and 80’s to Broadway. No partners needed, all abilities welcome to come and keep fit and make new friends. For more information contact Jane Busby (ex professional dancer) on 07860136455 or email jane@janebusby.co.uk

Mindfulness Meditation

Shoreham Mindfulness Groupwww.mindfulnesscentre.uk

Meets every Monday at 12 noon in the Shoreham Yoga and Wellness Rooms: https://www. yogaandwellnessrooms.co.uk/ Guided session are free (with donations). For further details, please email:

Paul: pscowper@gmail.com

Nicola Harman

Wednesday yoga online zoom 7:15am. Tuesday Yoga 6pm

Shoreham CentreAll classes are 1 hour https://www.nicolaharmanyoga.co.uk 07844070448

Pilates at Southwick Christian Community Church

Thursday 9.30-10.30am Lovely, friendly class. Beginners

welcome. Also in Shoreham, Lancing & on zoom Contact Sharon 07969 610030 for more info & to book your place

Retirees Golf Society

Why not join my local retirees golf society?

My name is Rob, I enjoy golf and live in Shoreham. We play every Monday morning, All venues well an hours drive from Shoreham, currently we have in excess of sixty members including 10 ladies. Ladies are welcome.contact me at: marsh-robert@sky.com

Exercise to Music for the Over 60’s at The Shoreham CentreFridays at 12.15

Come and stretch, strengthen your joints, improve your balance, feel more relaxed all to music you know. The exercises are based around a chair so can be done standing or seated. .For more information contact Jane Busby (ex professional dancer) on 07860136455 or email jane@janebusby.co.uk

Sequence Dancing

Sequence dancing Wednesday afternoons 1.45 - 4.15 pm at Quayside, Upper Kingston Lane, Southwick, BN42 4RE. For more info ring Clive on 01273 410438

Local Clubs

Southwick Trefoil

Welcomes new members. We meet on the second Monday of the month 19.15 - 21.15 at Southwick Community Centre. Have you ever noticed how much fun youth groups like Rainbows, Brownies & Guides have. For further information please contact Margaret 01273 966534 or Mary 01273 594753

Southwick Trefoil:Girl Guiding for Adults

month 19.15 - 21.15, usually at Southwick Community Centre. For further details please contact:

Margaret 01273 966534 or Mary 01273 594753

The Fleet Air Arm Association South Downs Branch. Comradeship, Meet Old Friends, Social and Formal Events. 1130 to 1300, 4th Wednesday of each month Contact 07792609685.

Southwick Camera Club

Meets at the Southwick Community Centre, Southwick Street BN42 4TE at 7.30pm on Thursdays from September to May Membership is open to anyone interested in photography at all levels from beginner to experienced. www.southwickcameraclub.co.uk or you can email us at southwickcameraclub@ gmail.com

Sussex Quilters

A friendly group with a wide range of sewing skills and interests. We meet on 1st Wednesday of the month from 10 - 12pm at Southwick Community Centre in the Deall room. New members welcome. Annual subscription £15 and £2 per meeting. Contact Angela Avis, Secretary 01273595369 - leave a message. amavis@virginmedia.com

Southwick Players presents Muswell Hill by Torben Betts

Wednesday 10th - Saturday 13th April 20247.30pm. Barn Theatre, Southwick. www. southwickplayers. org.uk T:0333 666 3366

Private Maths Tutoring

Private maths / stats tuition from A-level to postgraduate level; £4080 per hour, depending on level. Very experienced tutor, qualified to PhD level in mathematical statistics. Author of a statistics textbook on using R. Contact paul@r-stats.uk for more information or to book an appointment. Got

Girl Guiding for adults. New members always welcome & open to anyone over 18 years. No previous membership of Girl Guiding necessary. Meetings held on 2nd Monday of the

What’s on in April

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Southwick Lace Club

Southwick Lace Class meets at the Southwick Community Centre on Tuesdays from 09.45 to 11.45 in term time. We welcome beginners to lacemaking as well as those with experience. For more information please contact the Tutor, Rosemary Brown, on 07900 191443 or rjbrownsw@ virginmedia.

The Southwick Art Club

A friendly club, mainly working on painting and drawing, of mixed abilities with the only qualification being a love of art We meet at Southwick Community Centre on Wednesday evenings at 7.30 in the Glebe Room apart from August and late days in December. We welcome new members and you are welcome to look in on one of our sessions without obligation. We follow a structured programme with an annual subscription of £75 which includes entry to all our sessions. Contact Secretary John Young 01273 885302 email johnryoungac@yahoo.co.uk or from the Community Centre notice board. Art History Discussion Group Starts September 2022. Monthly meetings in Shoreham.Mondays 2.30 - 4.00. For further information contact Tim. tim.gwyther@ btinternet.com

Southwick and Fishersgate Horticultural Society

Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of the month at Southwick Community Centre from 2-4pm. No meetings in January and August. Annual membership is £5 single or £8 per couple. Afternoon meeting entry is £5. New members & visitors always welcome. Please contact Julie 01273 596707

The Shoreham Chess Club

Friendly games every Wednesday evening from 7:30 at the Crabtree pub.

All standards including beginners are welcome. And it’s free! See www.shorehamchessclub. com for more information.

Girls Brigade in Southwick

Want something to do for your daughter outside of school?Our girls love meeting up together. The Girls’ Brigade is an Interna-

tional Christian Organisation for Girls from 4 to 18 years .

TUESDAY: Explorers and Juniors and Seniors and up start at 6.00pm to 7.30pm Email Yvonne for more information:yvonne4cakes@gmail.comOr text or phone her: 07758325556

Local Churches

St Nicolas Church

St Nicolas Church, Old Shoreham. A warm welcome to anyone who would like to join us for Holy Communion on Sundays at 8:30am or 10:00am, Wednesday at 7.00pm or Sung Evensong at 6:00pm on the 1st Sunday of every month.

Why not come and try our popular monthly Coffee and Cakes on a Saturday morning, from 10:00am to 12:30pm.Normally 3rd Saturday of the month but for full details of dates see: www.saintnicolas.org.uk/events or St Nicolas Church facebook page

St Julian’s Church

11th Century St Julian’s Church in St Julians Lane in Shoreham is one of the oldest in Sussex. The Friends of St Julian’s is a group of people from all walks of life who are dedicated to preserving this unique building for future generations as a legacy of our local history. Membership is just £6 a year and all funds are dedicated to keeping this ancient building in good repair. The church is open daily and welcomes visitors. Contact office@parishofkingstonbuci.org.uk 01273 593167 or find us on Facebook.

UKULELE and Percussion workshop New! 6 week Beginners Ukulele Course being held at ESTEEM, The Old School House, Ham Road, Shoreham by Sea, BN43 6PA on Saturday 6th April 2024. From 10am until 11.00am. Please call or text Theresa on: 07931 372694 for further details. Booking Essential. Hall for hire

St Giles Church,Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham by sea BN43 6BT We currently have space for new groups/individuals to hire our Hall at reasonable prices: Mondays 1 - 6; Tuesdays 12 - 4; Wednesdays 11 - 6

Friday evenings Also available for party bookings on Saturday afternoons For information please email:stgileshall@parishofkingstonbuci.org.uk

Shoreham Karate Dojo

Traditional Goju Ryu Karate

Adults only: Wed 7-8:30pm Sunday 8:30-10am; Affiliated with IOGKF and EGKA http:// www.egka.org.uk/shinsei.php Find us on Facebook!

Play croquet in Southwick. Sussex County Croquet Club, Kingston Lane, Southwick.

Book a FREE taster session of this fascinating game

e: tasterdays@sussexcountycroquetclub.org.uk

www.sussexcountycroquetclub. org.uk

Aerobics class at Southwick

Christian Community Church

Mondays 11.00-11.50am. 55+ Low impact class working the whole body.Toning, stretching and strengthening. Contact Susan for details on 01273-249600

Ballet Collective

Adult ballet Classes Call us: 01273 475648 or 07788 581940. E: info@adultballet. org.uk www.adultballet.org.uk

What’s on in April

Monday 1st April 2024

The Group, the Sussex club for unattached men and women, aged 55+, meets in Worthing on the first Monday evening every month. www.thegroup.org.uk

Shoreham and Southwick u3a

Illustrated presentation at The Shoreham Centre, Friday 26 April, 1.45pm: “London through Artists’ Eyes” by Mark Lewis. The story of London’s life, landscape and social manners, explored through the work of artists down the centuries to the present day, showing the continually changing visions of Britain’s capital city. Full details on our website. Members £2.00, non-members £3.50, including tea/coffee and biscuits. The u3a has activities every week for all who are retired or no longer in full-time work. See www.shorehamandsouthwicku3a.org.uk, or just search ‘u3a shoreham’.

ROPETACKLE CINEMA presents

A FAMILY FILM: SUPER MARIO BROTHERS

A film to delight everyone whether you are new to the loveable Brooklyn plumbers or revisiting childhood memories. Enter a world of nostalgia, humour, and excitement as Mario and friends puzzle their way through the Mushroom kingdom to rescue Luigi and save the world from fire-breathing Bowser. A top cast bring the characters to life in an exhilarating and heartwarming tale of heroism and brotherly love.

Cert PG, duration 92 mins. Animation.

Tues 9th April, 2.00 pm. £4. Tickets available from Box Office or on-line – see details below

ROPETACKLE CINEMA presents a ROPETACKLE FILM CLUB FILM

THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION

Rated as one of the best movies of all time, and sometimes as the very best - presented as part of the Ropetackle Film Club 2023/24 season. It is free to club members who may also purchase guest tickets (£7). Additionally there are a limited number of general admission tickets available priced £9.

Cert 15, duration 142 mins.

Thursday 11th April, 7.30 pm. Limited general admission tickets available from Box Office or on-line, £9. For information about the Ropetackle Film Club, see https://ropetacklecentre.co.uk/ film-club/.

ROPETACKLE CINEMA presents a RELAXED VIEWING FILM open to all ON THE TOWN

Relaxed Viewing films are open to everyone, but the softer lighting and relaxed layout make them particularly suitable for people with memory loss or dementia. Sailors Gabey, Chip and Ozzie (memorably played by Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Jules Munshin) are let loose on a 24-hour pass in New York. Wonderful music and terrific shots of the city. Kindly sponsored by Barchester’s Charitable Foundation.

Cert U duration 98 mins. Includes subtitles.

Monday 15th April, 2.00 pm. £5, carers free. Tickets available from Box Office or on-line - see details below. Includes refreshments.

ROPETACKLE CINEMA presents an EXHIBITION ON SCREEN

JOHN SINGER SARGENT: FASHION AND SWAGGER

Step into the glittering world of fashion, scandal, and shameless self-promotion that made John Singer Sargent the painter who defined an era. Sargent is known as a great portrait artist but what made his ‘swagger’ portraits remarkable was his power over his sitters, what they wore and how they were presented to the audience. Through interviews with curators, contemporary fashionistas and style influencers, Exhibition on Screen examine how Sargent’s unique practice has influenced modern art, culture and fashion. Duration 90 mins.

Wednesday 17th April, 7.30 pm. Tickets available from Box Office or on-line. £12.

ROPETACKLE CINEMA presents a SINGALONG SPECIAL SING-ALONG-A-WICKER-MAN

Practice your best Scottish accent, dress up as your favourite pagan characters, and come join in with the singing, bottom-slapping, and dialogue of cult horror picture The Wicker Man and its haunting soundtrack. Your hosts David Bramwell and Eliza Skelton will get your voices warmed up with some live music, lead you through the actions and words, then you’ll be given a goody bag full of mystery items and the film will roll. Prizes for the best costumes! Certificate 15, expected total duration 120 mins. Thursday 25th April, 7.30 pm. Tickets available from Box Office or on-line. £12.

ROPETACKLE CINEMA presents MY FIRST CINEMA STICK MAN

Stick Man lives in a tree with his children and their mother and he is heading on an epic adventure across the seasons. Will he get back in time for Christmas? Based on the book by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Alex Scheffler.

Cert U, duration 24 mins. Animation.

Friday 26th April. 11.00 am. £4.00 child & adult pair, £3 per additional child or adult, under 18 months old free – tickets from Box Office or on-line.

ROPETACKLE CINEMA presents a MATINEE FILM

THE GREAT ESCAPER

Based on the true story of a Hove pensioner who absconds from his care home to pay respects to the fallen soldiers in the D-Day landings, the film pairs screen legends Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson in her last performance. The sharp and witty script brings a tear to the eye as the couple reflect upon 60 years together, and of loss, love and enduring human spirit.

Cert 12, duration 96 mins. Presented with subtitles.

Tuesday 30th April, 2.00 pm. Tickets available from Box Office or on-line. £5

ROPETACKLE CINEMA presents a ROPETACKLE FILM CLUB FILM LETTER

FROM AN UNKNOWN WOMAN

A classic from the golden age of Hollywood, starring Joan Fontaine - presented as part of the Ropetackle Film Club 2023/24 season. It is free to club members who may also purchase

guest tickets (£7). Additionally there are a limited number of general admission tickets available priced £9. The film will be preceded by the Film Club AGM

Cert U, film duration 87 mins.

Thursday 9th May, 7.30 pm. Limited general admission tickets available from Box Office or on-line, £9. For information about the Ropetackle Film Club, see https://ropetacklecentre.co.uk/ film-club/.

ROPETACKLE CINEMA presents an EVENING FILM THE HOLDOVERS

In 1970, unpopular teacher Paul Hunham is forced to remain at his boarding college to supervise students who also can’t go home during the holidays. Hunham wants them to continue studying, but eventually only one remains, along with the school’s cook whose son has recently been killed. The story explores the changing relationship between the three ‘holdovers.’ Cert 15, duration 133 mins.

Tuesday 15th May, 7.30 pm. Tickets available from Box Office or on-line, £7.

Contact the Ropetackle Box Office at www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk, by phoning 01273 464440 or in person at the Ropetackle Arts Centre.

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Hats for Hope

What is Wear A Hat Day?

Wear A Hat Day is Brain Tumour Research’s biggest annual event, raising money to bring hope to brain tumour patients and their families.

Wear A Hat Day is Brain Tumour Research’s biggest annual event, raising money to bring hope to brain tumour patients and their families.

Every March, as Brain Tumour Awareness Month comes to a close, people from all walks of life put on their favourite hat at work, in school, with friends and family, and hold hat-themed events and make donations to help find a cure for brain tumours, which kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer.

Surprisingly, only 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this disease since records began in 2002.

Wear a Hat Day has been running since 2010 and has so far raised more than £2 million to help raise awareness of this devastating disease, campaign for the Government and larger charities to invest more, and fund ground-breaking research at their network of Centres of Excellence, where scientists are focused on improving treatments for patients and, ultimately, finding a cure.

Lions Clubs around the country are working in partnership with Brain Tumour Research, to raise £1 million to help fund game-changing research and raise awareness of the impact of brain tumours. Adur East Lions Club (which covers Shoreham, Southwick and Fishersgate), will be running their fourth ‘Wear a Hat Day’ at the Shoreham Artisans’ Market on Saturday 27th April. We may not be holding it in March this year, but we’re still hoping the residents of Shoreham will come out and show their support, either by wearing a hat or donating into one of our fundraising buckets around town.

We will also be selling limited edition Wear a Hat Day pins (for only £2.00) on our stall. Please come along and support us on the day, helping us raise much needed funds for this worthwhile charity, Alternatively, just come along to learn more about

Brain Tumour Research, or our Lions Club, we’d love to meet you!

For further details, you can also check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/adureastlionsclub. com

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Street Photography in Fuerteventura

At the time of writing I have just returned from a few days in Corralejo, Fuerteventura staying with an old mate of mine who is also a photographer. We walked for miles as we looked for scenes and situations to photograph.

The quality of light in the Canaries brings colours to life, throws interesting shadows and creates reflections and silhouettes. I have presented a quadriptych of colour photographs here but I must mention that this type of light works especially well for monochrome too.

Top left photo has many levels with the silhouetted taxi driver made prominent by the well lit white background of the hotel wall. The lighting renders that part of the image as virtually monochrome apart from the blue door. To the left is his taxi with a boat sailing on the sea behind giving added interest to the background.

Top right is unusual as the yellow van is reflected in windows on both sides of the narrow road. The shadowed foreground takes the eye of the viewer through into the main focal points of the van and driver. Bottom left is a simple colour match with the hi - viz

This scene was rapidly changing before our eyes as the workers moved around and traffic passed by. A small group of English holiday makers stopped to try to figure out what we were photographing and were unimpressed when we explained that the repetition of greens had caught our interest. It wasn’t in line with their usual holiday snaps of beach selfies, I suppose ! Each to their own !

Bottom right is the Marina which gives the marine life mural as a backdrop to my image. It was just a matter of patience to wait for three figures to move into pleasing positions in the frame to complete the scene of them being dwarfed by the painted sea creatures.

You can find me on Instagram or Threads. Search for shoreham_steve

clothing of the workers matching the sunscreen of their van and the green of the logo above.

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Sussex Voiceworks

Sussex Voice Works invite you to a "Come and Sing” Workshop on "The Armed Man: Choral Suite" by Karl Jenkins Saturday 27th April 2024, Southwick Methodist Church, Manor Hall Rd, Southwick, Brighton BN42 4NA.

In the Sussex Voiceworks 50th Anniversary year, we invite you to join in with the choir and spend a delightful afternoon mastering this glorious work. Led by our Musical Director Sarah Forbes and accompanied by Lesley Anne Sammons. Free refreshment breaks will be included and we will finish with a free, informal, sing through for friends and family.

Registration and collect music from 1.30pm, start 2.00pm, informal sing through 6pm.

To register, download the form from https://www. sussexvoiceworks.com/ or by email mailto:sussexvoiceworkschoir@gmail.com .

There will also be the opportunity to upgrade your booking to join the choir in performing the full "Armed Man" on Saturday 29th June, accompanied

SOUTHWICK AND FISHERSGATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

are holding their Annual Plant Sale on Saturday 4th May 2024 at 10.00. Prompt arrival is recommended as plants sell out very quickly!

The sale is held in the garden at Southwick Community Centre, Southwick Street, BN42 4TE. Admission 50p

Bedding and vegetable plants, perennials & pot plants for sale.

Modern British Sculpture: Moore, Hepworth, Caro, Frink and Others

Monday 8th April 2024

10.00am – 12.00

The Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Steyning BN44 3XZ

This lecture explores the work of prominent sculptors in the 20th century, including Epstein, Moore, Hepworth, Caro, Frink, and Gormley. They embraced modernism in diverse ways, drawing inspiration from different cultures and techniques. While some pursued social and humanitarian themes, others preferred an abstract approach. Despite their differences – and some clashes and quarrels - these sculptors have an enduring influence. The talk also discusses the distinction between sculpture and installation. Free to members, £10 donation for visitors steyning@theartssociety.org

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Felpham SC sailor awarded performance bursary

Aspiring young sailor Louie Cornell from Felpham has received a Performance Bursary from the RYA London and South East Youth Training Fund.

The bursaries provide modest financial support to help young sailors fulfil their recognised racing or coaching potential. In return, recipients pass on their experience and enthusiasm to help inspire others through their club and regional training events.Louie (14) is in his third full season at Felpham Sailing Club (FSC), has started stage 4 in the RYA youth Sailing scheme and also completed the start racing syllabus.

He has represented the club at the West Sussex Schools Sailing Association event two years running in a RS Tera Pro dinghy where he achieved a second and fourth place and helped his club to win the event both years.

This season he competed in the Southern Traveller Series, going as far as Northampton for the start of the season race. Winter training was also attended at Emsworth at the beginning of this year.Louie has been racing at his club every Friday on cadet night and is also a regular at Skills Saturday. He has been racing on Sundays under the coaching of Jack Miller, Tim Hulse and the watchful eyes of Paul Miller and Roger Belton.

Having now grown out of the Tera he has recently

moved up to a Laser 4.7 dinghy and his new journey has begun. With this move the costs will increase with boat hire and travelling further for training; the bursary will help with this.

Contributing

The awards depend on the winner’s commitment to contribute to their club or class association. Louie is always keen to help out at the club and is happy helping the younger cadets with rigging and answering questions they have.

Why Louie was nominated

In nominating Louie for the award, Roger Belton, RYA regional team chair, said: “Louie has enjoyed three seasons of sailing and racing at FSC. He rapidly found that he enjoyed the challenge of racing and has soaked up any race training available at Felpham, Emsworth and elsewhere.

“He has demonstrated a desire to improve his skills and also travel to events away from home. FSC has supported Louie by providing a Tera dinghy on permanent loan for a nominal fee and also helped with supply of good quality loan wetsuits. This support has been very much appreciated by his family. He is now too big for a Tera so he is going to use one of the club’s three John Merricks ILCA dinghies over the winter and in the season ahead.

“Louie is a very bright positive young person who puts a lot back into the club. I fully expect that he will be aiming to become an RYA Dinghy Instructor and Race Coach Level 2.”

From Louie

Louie on the water

Louie receives his award from Roger Belton.

Louie said of receiving his bursary: “I am so happy to have been chosen for this award, and thanks to everybody Involved in helping me in my sailing, It’s nice to be recognised and supported for something I love doing.”

From the Youth Training Fund

Dave Ellis, Chair of the RYA London and South East Youth Training Fund, says: “It’s fantastic for young sailors to be able to experience a range of opportunities, both in the UK and internationally, during their development as they learn so much. But the costs of travel, accommodation, food etc. all quickly mount up and the bursaries provide some assistance to our young sailors as they develop their sailing careers”.

“We have an abundance of talent in the region and we want to give our young sailors, whether destined for ‘podiums’ or as coaches, the best chance to realise their ambitions.”

Could you get a bursary? Visit https://www.rya.org.uk/news/felphamsc-young-sailor-awarded-performancebursary

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UHSussex welcomes 24 baby ‘leaplings’

Two dozen babies have made their first appearance into the world on Leap Day, February 29, delivered across hospitals at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.

The odds of babies, known as “leaplings” born on this day, are one in 1,461, making this a very special day for these little leaplings delivered yesterday.

One of the new arrivals is baby girl Dottie, born at 6.13am weighing 6lb 1oz, born to parents Katie and Luke who did consider a Leap Day birth could be on the cards.

Katie said: “We did joke about it after we found out my due date was 1 March!” But the pair admitted they were pleased about their baby girl’s Leap Day birthday, as it meant she would always have something unique about her.

For parents Mirabella and Samir, their first child, baby girl Serena born at 9.34am at 5lb 5oz, will be celebrating her first birthday as part of a two-day bonanza from the 28 February to the 1 March.

Altogether 11 baby boys and 13 baby girls were welcomed on Leap Day at UHSussex hospitals.

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Upper Kingston Lane, Southwick

Saturdays at 7am 8.30am & 10am

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Surf kayaking -Competing in the world championship in May 2024

Hi, my name is Anna, and I recently moved to Brighton. I’m raising funds to attend the Surf Kayaking World Championship in Argentina in May 2024.

I have been kayaking since 2021 in Bude, Cornwall and was introduced to the sport working for an outdoor pursuits company. In my first competition in June 2022, I competed in the ladies’ category as I was the only junior female. I have been accepted onto the England team and would love to compete in the junior female category for two reasons. First, because this sport is my passion, and it is a fantastic opportunity for me. Second, junior females are under-represented in this sport, and I would love for this to change.

The categories I am competing in are Junior female short boat and Junior open short boat.

Since my first competition, I have attended many others, including the British Championships in Wales in September 2023, where I placed second in the female short boat.

The 2024 World Championship starts on May 3rd and finishes on the 13th. I will fly to Argentina a few days early on April 28th to practice and prepare. My parents are very supportive and have helped me buy the kit and drive me across the country to competitions and training, but I will only be able to make

this trip with extra funding. The money that I raise would be put towards flights, transport for my kayak, accommodation, insurance, and the extra kit needed to travel.

I have set up a ‘GoFundMe’ account at this link, https://www.gofundme.com/f/surf-kayaking-world-championship-argentina-2024. Or you can follow the barcode at the bottom.

This is an opportunity of a lifetime to compete for my country in a sport that I love. Please help me and be a part of my journey to get there.

Older Stagers Step into the Limelight

With mental health in later life increasingly under the spotlight, one Brighton organisation has been busy making a positive difference to older people in Shoreham and Southwick. How? By bringing theatre into people’s lives.

Age is a Stage drop in drama workshops are led by Chris Cresswell, an experienced performer who has been teaching and appearing in theatre, cabaret circus and film for over 40 years. He champions the vital role comedy and theatre skills can play in developing and promoting healthy ageing, and combatting loneliness.

The weekly interactive drop-in drama workshops are held at the Ropetackle Arts Centre in Shoreham-by-Sea where anyone aged over fifty is warmly welcome.

Classes provide a creative outlet, encouraging playfulness and creativity and forging new connections between participants. But not only that - theatre skills can help improve memory and mood in later life, too.

Scientific research has shown that participating in the arts can improve health, wellbeing and independence in older adults. Because theatre skills involve the mind, emotions and the body, they can boost problem-solving and even brain power in later life. Theatre skills involve working together, so foster a sense of

belonging, boost self-esteem and confidence, and reduce anxiety.

Chris says: ‘I feel drama is important for older adults because it gives them a chance to contact their inner child, and to rediscover the joy of play and of using imagination.’

Classes are a friendly, safe space, and no experience is needed. As member Sue puts it, ‘it’s been the most inspiring experience I’ve had since I gave up my career. I’ve found myself again and I can be me!’

Classes are held in the auditorium at The Ropetackle Centre on Tuesdays at 10.30am. New members are most welcome.

Building on the success of the weekly workshops and featuring class members, Age is a Stage will be performing a brand-new stage show for 2024, The Insurrection Shuffle,at the BOSCO Theater at the Spiegeltent in Brighton on 9th and 30th May. The show, with a troupe of eager older stagers, conjures up a rich and absurd world

and invites you to play. With Chris Cresswell’s well-honed brand of chaos, it will be crammed with the comedy sketches that make Age is a Stage so much fun, alongside a good dash of mirth and mayhem.

If you are interested in stepping onto the stage, Find out more at www.ageisastage.co.uk

Tickets for ‘The Insurrection Shuffle’ are at http://www.brightonspiegeltent.com/

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