Inside Shoreham and Southwick Magazine March 2024

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Judy Upton - Shoreham Telecommunication Fault Green fingers - Alan Titchmarsh Column Fuddy Meers - Wick Theatre Latest Produciton Plus lots more.....

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What’s INSIDE this month Hello and welcome to the March edition of The Inside Shoreham and Southwick Magazine. It’s March, and the weather has been quite perplexing, from rain, snow, and milder weather with cold evenings and frosty mornings. If I am confused about the current warm weather, then the daffodils and pansies growing in my garden certainly are! This month, we have Mother’s Day to celebrate on the 10th. Easter break this year, in 2024, falls on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Also, on March 31, clocks go forward.

This month’s edition has the latest book releases, photography ideas, hot cross bun recipes, and more.

Please also note our newest businesses in this month’s issue. We have Jackie’s Mobile Hairdressing for home visits (6). Dyslexia South is available to help anyone who has learning difficulties. (5) Plus.

For beauty, we have The Vinery Beauty Clinic for this month’s issue; they are offering DMK Enzyme Therapy Facial (p 10). There are articles to read, and you can also check out the events held this March.

We have local theatre, community church events, and local choirs for you to experience this upcoming month. I would like to thank all our local businesses for advertising in our magazine and all local contributors for contacting us and sending in your news.

The Shoreham and Southwick community is incredible; many groups are working together to make it an area that makes a difference in local people’s lives.

Don’t hesitate to contact us if you want to promote a local activity, charity event, or any event. We hope that you enjoy this month’s issue. Have a great month.

Happy Mother’s Day and Happy Easter!

Angela X Do you have any local news or event?

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7 Local Garden Designer Shoreham Telecommunication Fault – Judy Upton 8 10 Expert Skin Advice 12 Fuddy Meers – Wick Theatre 14 Retrorama Records 14 Sussex Voiceworks Choir 15 Easter Makers Fair 16 What’s On 20 Ropetackle Film 22 Spring is in the Air 24 Personal Favourite Subjects 26 Friends of Shoreham Beach Clean 26 Blue Eyes – Southwick Barn Theatre 28 Experiencing Paintings in the Past 30 Steyning Holistic Fair 30 International Women’s Day Concert 32 March Manuscripts 34 Harbour Club 36 Don’t hold your breath Peter Sidwell’s Prune & Orange Hot Cross Buns 38 42 Business Directory 42 Short and Sweet Tin Hut Talks – Commonwealth War graves 44 47 Green Fingers – Alan Titchmarsh Column 47 General Crossword 47 Spot the Difference 46 Index

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Local Garden Designer It’s that time of year again where we start to see new growth emerging in our gardens and we dare to dream about lazy, hazy summer days pottering about the garden or relaxing outside and feeling the warmth of that first summer sun on our faces.

Immersing ourselves in green spaces has been proven to enhance our health and wellbeing but sometimes we aren’t maximising the positive impact our own outdoor spaces could have on our lives.

If your outside space could give you more or you have a space that you feel a bit stuck with, it is always worth talking to a qualified garden designer. Based in Shoreham by Sea and working across Sussex, Kate from KM Garden Design brings contemporary, innovative design to any sized garden or landscape and she is now taking bookings for new projects in 2024.

Kate brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her work and says, ‘The key to excellent garden design is getting to know you and the space that you want improving, what is working for you and what isn’t. Trust,

collaboration, and communication are at the heart of my work. By truly listening to you I develop a rich understanding of your dreams and aspirations for the space. Whatever your budget and whether you want a space for work, rest, play or any combination of these, I take the utmost care to deliver a sympathetic, stylish response to your brief.’

During 2023 Kate was kept busy with a range of exciting projects, ‘I just love designing lovely spaces for lovely people and I have been lucky enough to always work with such excellent clients, tradespeople and suppliers. If you think I can help then get in touch and we can explore the possibilities together.’

Making contact by phone, WhatsApp or email is the first step in an exciting journey to finally achieve your dream outdoor space.

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Local Historian

Shoreham Telecommunication Fault In the 1930s, Britain’s telephone network was operated by the (General) Post Office and maintained by its electrical engineers.

These engineers found themselves widely dealing with a new problem in 1937. It was a phenomenon that became known as a cable creepage and it caused serious damage and interruption to the telephone service. To solve the mystery of its twisted and broken cables, a scientific experiment was carried out using a Cambridge Vertical Vibrograph. It was found that the increasing use of lorries and other heavy vehicles was causing the telephone cables that were laid in ducts beneath a road, to bend in the direction of the travelling vehicles.

In one instance a cable of 1 inch in diameter in a 3 inch duct was found to have crept (bent) 2 feet in the direction of passing traffic. The magnitude of creepage depended on the vibration of the wheels and the travelling depression a lorry’s weight made on a road surface. The Brighton to Worthing road at Shoreham consisted of a causeway across waterlogged gravel. Here creepage was found to be at its most serious, due to the passing of heavily laden lorries.

To overcome the problem it was decided that some means of anchoring the cables was required and several devices were tried. The arrangement finally adopted was known as the Anti-Creepage Device No. 1. This type of anchor was applied at each of the joint boxes that were spaced roughly every 170 yards and it proved to be successful. Additionally, fitting an AntiCreepage collar over the compressed part of a cable prevented its lead sheath from yielding. This method was applied at Shoreham where the core of a multiple twin cable had crept relative to the diameter of its lead sheath. Once this work was completed, observations made over six months showed no further relative movement.

On the 21st of July 1939, Post Office Electrical Engineers encountered a rather unusual type of cable fault at the point where the River Adur met

Shoreham harbour.

Two sub-aqueous six and half pound lead sheathed cables armoured with steel tape and each containing 300 pairs of 33-No. 8 steel wires crossed the harbour. At low tide, after the sea had drained from the harbour, a mud bed was left with a narrow channel through which the river water passed. The cables had originally been laid on this mud bed and across the basin of the river channel at a depth of 3 feet. However this channel had become silted up at the same time that the riverbed had eroded. In 1939, the river water at low tide followed a new course through the harbour and a deep gully 20 feet wide had been cut by erosion leaving the cables hanging precariously. During the wet season of the year, a large quantity of water flowed out of the river, and at low tide this cascaded through the gully. The force of the water beating against the suspended cables caused them to swing up to 3 inches during the low water period of each tide. This oscillation was akin to cable creepage in which the lead sheath of a cable fractured, exposing the wires inside. On digging up the buried length of cables, they were found at 6 inches in depth instead of the 3 feet they had originally been buried at, with the chains laid as weights almost entirely gone.

Lead-sheathed cables such as these were installed in the ground up until the late 1960s. As late as 2019, BT Engineers found them still in use in some places in the UK, having never been replaced.

Judy Upton Sources: The Post Office Electrical Engineers’ Journal Vol. 30 Oct 1937;Post Office Electrical Engineer’s Journal Vol 32 Jan 1940 Cable Identification Booklet Version 4 2019

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Fuddy Meers A dark comedy written by David Lindsay-Abaire Directed by Jacqueline Harper The multi-award-winning Wick Theatre Company are known for their innovative and challenging productions, and Fuddy Meers this March will be no exception. It’s a dark, demented American comedy with an unsettling domestic drama at its heart, yet amidst its madness and bleak humour, it relishes in providing oddly poignant moments.

Fuddy Meers revolves around Claire, a sunny amnesiac who starts each day as a blank slate on which her husband and teenage son must imprint the facts of her life. On this particular day, the mayhem begins with Claire’s abduction by a limping, lisping man who claims that her husband is dangerous.

The memorable menagerie of characters she meets on the quest for her truth also includes Claire’s stroke-afflicted, aphasic mother, a strange man with a foul-mouthed puppet alter ego, and a police officer. The audience experiences Claire’s day from her memoryaddled perspective as she tries to put the pieces together, navigating her kaleidoscopic world in which nothing is as it seems, no one can be trusted, and even fewer people can be understood.

to a wildly unpredictable, darkly funny play that rarely graces these shores.

Fuddy Meers runs Wednesday 13 to Saturday 16 March at 7.45 each evening.

Book through the Wick Theatre website: www.wicktheatre.co.uk or Ticket Source 0333 666 3366 (transaction fee applies on telephone bookings). Please note there are trigger warnings: domestic abuse, drug use, gunshots, and a foul-mouthed puppet. Age restrictions: unsuitable for those under 15.

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and recent Tony award winner David Lindsay-Abaire has crafted a beautifully absurd play about pain, identity, miscommunication, and, ultimately, the courageous confrontation of a traumatic past. This is an unforgettable story about a woman who can’t remember hers.

Director Jacqueline Harper says that her directorial debut with Wick Theatre Company had to be Fuddy Meers. “I found the script for Fuddy Meers at a used bookstore when I was a teenager and have loved it ever since. Never having had the opportunity to see a production of the show, I knew it had to be my first play as a director. What better way to see it than to make it,” she says. The play was an award-winning, off-Broadway success but is far less well-known in the UK. As a result, Sussex audiences will be treated To advertise call 01273 452065 www.insideshoreham.com or email: insidemags@gmail.com

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Jonathan Samuel:Retrorama Records I remember the excitement paying the last 50p instalment at my local record shop finally owning my first David Bowie LP. For my 14th birthday my mother took me to Earls Court to see my idol on The Heroes Tour. Even now, playing that Bowie record , I’m reminded of her gift...a love of music and a recognition of it’s power.

My dream to own a music shop began with just a box of second-hand records on a stall in Shoreham’s Vintage Emporium .

Eventually I opened Retrorama Record Shop in my home town of Shoreham to provide a friendly, inclusive music store where everyone feels welcome and can find the sounds they love amongst the pre loved and new vinyl.

My shop is frequented by both regular customers, families and ‘passers by’ popping in to see what’s playing.

There is no greater satisfaction than seeing the joy music brings Whether it’s a teenager discovering Carole Kings ‘Tapestry’ for the first time or older folk finding records they owned some 40 years ago , each day brings unique and meaningful customer interactions.

Many regular visitors have become good friends, sharing memories of gigs attended and icons met (and there’s a few local ‘icons’ who regularly pop in!)

Last year I opened ‘The Secret Garden’ , a pop up venue with live music and bar .

The early evening gigs included Mellow Jazz, folk and of course Bowie nights.

In this our Anniversary Year I will be hosting many more events to celebrate 10 years of Retrorama, sharing more’ Tales from the Record Shop’ over the coming months.

Sussex Voiceworks choir Sussex Voiceworks choir is based in Shoreham-by-Sea and its 50th Anniversary season continues with a celebratory concert on Saturday 23rd March.

This will take place at Bishop Hannington Memorial Church, Nevill Avenue, Hove, BN3 7NH. Doors will open at 6.30pm, concert starts 7.00pm and there will be a refreshment interval, to include a slice of anniversary cake as part of the ticket price.

This party bag of a concert will include music from the Beatles to Eric Whittaker via American classics and gospel, and feature professional soloists led by our Musical Director Sarah Forbes, accompanied by Lesley Anne Sammons.

Tickets will be available online on the choir website at www.sussexvoiceworks.com and from choir members or on the door. Enquiries by email or phone to sussexvoiceworkschoir@ gmail.com and 01273 494490. See also the choir Facebook page. We look forward to welcoming you to our celebrations.

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Health & Fitness

Table Tennis for the Over 50s

TABLE TENNIS for the OVER 50s in SHOREHAM.Every Thursday 1.304-30 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 Group www.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.Should you be interested you can contact me at:

marsh-robert@sky.com Exercise to Music for the Over 60’s at The Shoreham Centre Fridays 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. Have fun and make new friends.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. Everyone can join today. We’re looking forward to welcoming you & sharing the fun that is Trefoil. For

further information please contact Margaret 01273 966534 or Mary 01273 594753 Southwick Trefoil:Girl Guiding for Adults 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 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. For more details go to

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 2024 7.30pm. Barn Theatre, Southwick. www. southwickplayers. org.uk T:0333 666 3366

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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

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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 International 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 Tone, streching 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

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Local Community Cinema

ROPETACKLE CINEMA presents An EXHIBITION ON SCREEN PAINTING THE MODERN GARDEN: MONET TO MATISSE Claude Monet was arguably the most important painter of gardens in the history of art, but he was not alone. Great artists like Van Gogh, Bonnard, Sorolla, Sargent, Pissarro and Matisse all saw the garden as a powerful subject for their art. These, and others, feature in an innovative and extensive exhibition from the Royal Academy of Art. The film takes a magical journey to discover how different contemporaries of Monet cultivated modern gardens to explore expressive motifs, abstract colour, decorative design and utopian ideas. A film by Exhibition on Screen.

Cert U, duration 93 mins.

Wednesday 6th March, 7.30 pm. £12. Tickets available from Box Office or on-line - see details below.

A ROPETACKLE FILM CLUB FILM WOMEN TALKING A timely, topical and thought-provoking drama with a star-studded ensemble cast - 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 104 mins.

Thursday 14th March, 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/.

A RELAXED VIEWING FILM open to all FUNNY FACE 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. Photographer Dick Avery (Fred Astaire) chooses bookshop assistant Jo Stockton (Audrey Hepburn) for a new modelling role for a fashion magazine. Jo hates fashion but the job would take her to Paris

where she hopes to meet her idol, a philosophy professor – only in Paris, the two worlds begin to collide. Kindly sponsored by Sussex Community Foundation.

Cert U duration 103 mins. Includes subtitles.

Monday 18th March, 2.00 pm. £5. Tickets available from Box Office or on-line - see details below.

MY FIRST CINEMA THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE A tiny snail goes on an amazing journey by hitching a ride on the back of a huge humpback whale. Based on the book by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Alex Scheffler.

Cert U, duration 24 mins. Animation.

Friday 22nd March. 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 - see details below.

A MATINEE FILM A HAUNTING IN VENICE A terrifying mystery set in eerie, post-World War 2 Venice on All Hallows’ Eve, featuring the return of the celebrated sleuth, Hercule Poirot (Kenneth Branagh). Now retired and living in self-imposed exile in Vienna, Poirot reluctantly attends a séance at a decaying, haunted palazzo. When one of the guests is murdered, the detective is thrust into a sinister world of shadows and secrets.

Cert 12, duration 103 mins. Presented with subtitles.

Tuesday 26th March, 2.00 pm. £5. Tickets

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Local Community Cinema

available from Box Office or on-line - see details below.

A FAMILY FILMSUPER 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.

A ROPETACKLE FILM CLUB FILM THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Rated as one of the best movies of all time, if not 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/.

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 below. Includes refreshments.

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

If you require general chiropody or need rehabilitation for a specific low limb, foot and ankle injuries, Ian Linane BSc, our experienced and HCPC registered podiatrist, will be able to assess this and provide help for you.

Ian’s reputation for successful treatment of general chiropody concerns, as well as various injuries to the low limb, foot and ankle draws clients of all ages and activities from around Sussex as well as other parts of the UK.

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General Care • Hard skin and corn removal.

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Spring is in the Air

Local Community News

Spring is almost upon us and daffodils are thankfully starting to brighten many of our gardens. In true spring fashion, Adur East Lions Club will once again be donning bright yellow Daffodil hats to fundraise for Marie Curie at Shoreham Farmer’s Market on Saturday 9th March.

Marie Curie has free information and support about dying, death and bereavement, online, in print, and over the phone. From first questions after a terminal diagnosis, or information about accessing services, to experiences shared by carers, guidance on planning for death, and support for grief. Marie Curie also provide expert hospice care wherever it’s needed – either in a hospice or within the comfort of your own home. Marie Curie is a charity and therefore relies on kind donations from members of the public like you in order to continue to offer their vital services. Further

information can be found at https://www.mariecurie.org.uk Over the last ten years, excluding 2021 (Covid lockdown), Adur East Lions has raised almost £7,000 for Marie Curie!

Come and find us at the Shoreham Farmer’s Market (we’ll be the ones wearing the big yellow hats), say “hello”, and donate to help this amazing Charity provide care and support, not only to people with a terminal illness, but also their families.

If you’re interested in helping your community and would like to talk to us about becoming a Member of the Club, when

you could be involved with a huge variety of other activities too (such as our Annual Family Fun Day in Buckingham Park, our twice yearly Senior’s Tea Socials, or our Santa’s Grotto in Southwick), we’d love to hear from you. You can call us on 0345 833 7356, or check out our facebook page at www. facebook.com/adureastlionsclub.com. Alternatively, stop by our stall at the Shoreham Artisan Market!

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Photography

Personal Favourite Subjects

Regular readers of this page may have gathered that I enjoy ‘Street’ photography and I often include bikes in my pictures. To me, bicycles have an appealing skeletal, structural form, often adding bright colour and throwing interesting shadows. They are a very recognisable shape so just by filling a corner of the frame with a section of a spoked wheel seems to add an identifiable visual full stop to keep the eye of the viewer in the image.

Another visual aspect that appeals to me is a colour match between foreground elements and the background. Two images here have bikes in the foreground of a similar colour to the background.

A few months ago I had a short break in Krakow and wandered the back streets, camera in hand.

There are many well used cycle lanes offering easy access for cyclists into town and some interesting shop fronts, so composing these photographs wasn’t difficult. The light was good for highlighting shapes and textures and throwing shadows so I set to work creating a short series of themed

images. I hope you like them.

You can see more of my images here: www. instagram.com/shoreham_steve Now on Threads: @shoreham_steveSteve Boyle

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Friends of Shoreham Beach Clean SATURDAY 16th MARCH 11.00am-1.00pm Shoreham Fort BN43 5HY Refreshments available Bring gloves. Wear stout shoes or wellingtons.

Litter pickers provided but bring your own if you have one.

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NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO? Counselling Not your usual self? Perhaps you’ve always been interested in gaining a greater understanding of your experiences in life. You may be facing significant changes or experiencing a low mood you just can’t shake off.

A Helping Hand at Home for Seniors by Seniors There’s a huge difference in the kind of home care you can receive from someone who really understands what your life is like. The concerns you have, the need for independence.

At Seniors Helping Seniors care is provided by someone experienced who has a little living under his or her belt.

I can work with you to explore what’s going on and how you want to move forward. Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss your needs.

An introductory 40 minute session is free.

Sue John

Contact us today to find out more

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Companionship • Light housekeeping • Meal preparation House maintenance • Transportation • Gardening Shopping • Overnight stays (24-hour) • Respite care All conditions including Dementia/Alzheimer's care* And much more!

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Happy Feet Foot Health Practitioner • Double glazing, misted-up sealed units replaced • Fascia and guttering • Carpentry and kitchen fitting • Decorating, tiling, flooring, fencing FENSA registered installer Family run business Established 2002 Free no obligation quotes 01273 454974 / 07754 856769 lisa.backshall@hotmail.co.uk

Nail Care, Corns, Calluses, Verrucae,

Jan Crofton MCFHP, MAFHP 07928 461408 Thorough Treatment Guaranteed in comfort of your own home 13 years experience including 5 years in GP Surgery. Also former Sports Therapist so can give exercise advice

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Copies, Curtains & Ways Of Looking: Experiencing Paintings In The Past Chantal Brotherton-Ratcliffe

Monday 11 March 2024 10-12 am The Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Steyning BN44 3XZ

How does our experience of living with and looking at artwork today compare to earlier centuries? This lecture considers the very different conditions in which paintings were displayed and enjoyed in the past, as well as the different responses they evoked. It draws on the evidence within paintings for the many surprising ways in which people handled, hung, used and responded to the art that they owned.

Chantal has an MA in History of Art from Edinburgh and a PhD from the Warburg Institute, London University. She has taught at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, and as a freelance lecturer for a number of societies and institutions in London. Having also trained as a paintings conservator, she brings a deeper understanding to her lectures.

Free to members; visitors £10 donation steyning@theartssociety.org www.theartssocietysteyning.org.uk

Shoreham Beach Lodge No. 8303 The Shoreham Beach Lodge has on the Regular Meetings held on the 3rd Friday in January, March, May (Installation), July, September and November; there are also Lodge of Instruction meetings most Friday evenings, all at the Charmandean Centre, Worthing.

Picture credit: Chantal Brotherton-Ratcliffe

Masonry in general has seen quite a decline in membership post Covid so the Craft is trying to reestablish itself.

As part of that move the Shoreham Beach Lodge heartily welcomes any potential new members to the Craft along with any existing Masons who wish to visit/join us in our ceremonial and social activities.

Please contact the Secretary at secretary8303@yahoo.co.uk or https://www.shorehambeachlodge.co.uk/

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Shoreham-by-Sea

“Age should be no barrier to leading a full & active life”

We offer permanent or respite accommodation and specialised dementia care Comfortable en-suite rooms.

Relaxing and friendly environment.

Experienced, dedicated, and friendly staff.

Homely, nutritious, and locally sourced meals cooked on site.

Wide range of social activities including yearly charity events.

Access to beautiful gardens.

Get in touch to visit today!

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Steyning Holistic Fair April 20th 2024 Spring welcomes the return of the Steyning Holistic Fair. An uplifting event with lots of exciting stalls in the main hall, therapies in the healing space and inspirational talks in the talks room.

Entry is £3 and includes all Talks/Workshops.

Children have free entry.

Meet like-minded souls while enjoying homemade cakes, plant-based food and refreshments, all at the Steyning Holistic Fair.

From 10am - 4pm £3 Entry (Includes all talks) Children Free The Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3XZ www.silverdragonwellbeing.com/steyning-holistic-fair

International Womens Day Concert March 2024 Cantatrice (Steyning) and the Paddock Singers (Lewes) with their conductors Zoe Peate and Ruth Kerr are celebrating women in two exciting concerts to be performed at The Drill Hall, Horsham on Saturday 16 March @ 7.30 and Sunday 17 March at Lewes Town Hall @ 3.00pm.

With such a huge array of composers, literary artists, singers and iconic women to choose from you can expect a hugely varied concert featuring Clara Schumann, Petula Clarke, Sarah Quartel, the songs ‘I will survive’,’ I am woman’, and a nod to many female composers & singers who have made a significant mark in their artistic life.

We are incredibly proud to include Caroline Sharman-Mendoza to compliment and engage with the audience by presenting readings and quotes from an even wider selection of amazing women.

TICKETS £12 can be bought from www.cantatrice.co.uk www.paddocksingers.co.uk To advertise call 01273 452065 www.insideshoreham.com or email: insidemags@gmail.com

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best decision ever We understand that choosing to share your life with a pet may have been your best decision ever, which is why all our staff treat the animals in their care with the respect and understanding your new best friend deserves.

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March Manuscripts Another engaging selection of resplendent reads for you to savour.

The House of Hidden Meanings by RuPaul RuPaul, an international drag superstar and pop culture icon, offers a deeply personal memoir in The House of Hidden Meanings.

This work details his journey from growing up black, poor, and queer in a troubled home, to becoming a legendary figure in the drag world. It’s a candid exploration of his life, as he reflects on his chameleonic adaptability, evolving from a drag icon to a global television producer, and how this versatility has shaped his public persona.

This intimate book reveals the enigmatic RuPaul like never before, offering insights into his philosophy on life, the significance of chosen family, embracing uniqueness, and the transformative act of facing oneself.

Published by HarperCollins Publishers on March 5th Have a Little Faith: Life Lessons on Love, Death and How Lasagne Always Helps

by Kate Bottley The Reverend Kate Bottley addresses the common scepticism towards faith,

especially among non-religious individuals, by emphasising that faith is a universal human trait, transcending specific beliefs.

This intriguing book isn’t focused on specific religious doctrines but on the broader concept of faith as an integral part of being human.

Through sharing her own experiences and how her beliefs have helped her navigate life’s challenges, she aims to offer hope and guidance to others, with an added touch of humour involving lasagne.

Published by Penguin Life on March 28th A Very Private School

by Charles Spencer In this poignant memoir, Charles Spencer recounts the trauma of being sent away from home at age eight to attend a boarding school.

A Very Private School offers a clear-eyed, first-hand account of a culture of cruelty at the school Spencer attended in his youth.

Drawing on the memories of many of his schoolboy

contemporaries, as well as his own letters and diaries from the time, he reflects on the hopelessness and abandonment he felt aged eight, the long-lasting impact of his experiences and, eventually, a positive reclamation of his childhood.

Published by HarperCollins Publishers on March 14th The Summer We Crossed Europe in the Rain: Lyrics for Stacey Kent by Kazuo Ishiguro A fascinating window into Kazuo Ishiguro’s talent as a lyricist, this stunning volume brings together the Nobel Prizewinning author’s 16 song lyrics written for renowned American jazz singer Stacey Kent, along with luminous illustrations from Italian artist Bianca Bagnarelli.

Memorably introduced by Ishiguro himself, this is an exquisite coming together of the literary and musical worlds, the lyrics are infused with a sense of yearning, melancholy, love, and the romance of travel and liminal spaces.

Published by Faber & Faber on March 7th

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PHILIP EVANS FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES Independent Family Owned Serving Southwick and Shoreham for over 20 years We offer a caring affordable service to our local community at your time of need.

Enquires welcome for our Traditional Funeral Services and our Pure Cremation Only Service

Philip Evans Family Funeral Services 172 Old Shoreham Road Southwick, BN42 4HU philipevansfamilyfunerals@gmail.com

Telephone: 01273 870870 – 24 Hrs

We are open 7 days. Our opening times are Monday-Friday 7:00am to 8:00pm Saturday-7:30am to 9:00pm & Sunday- 8am to 6pm

They provide a great serice in store with Newspaper, magazine, chilled drinks beer, wine, spirits, grocery, greetings Cards, stationery, confectionery, frozen food & ice cream, photo copies, medicines etc.

Phone number 01273 452114

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Harbour Club

Local Community news

Shoreham Harbour Club is the new venue for a monthly jazz event. The first Sunday morning of every month The Harbour Club hosts “Mike Hatchard’s Jazz Breakfast.”

Mike himself is a supremely talented jazz musician, pianist, violinist and singer. He has been performing in Shoreham for many years and has a large popular following.

The Harbour Club provides a new intimate setting where the atmosphere is warm and sometimes electric. Every month sees a special guest. In February the guest was top UK jazz trumpet player, Enrico Tomasso, who wowed a capacity audience.

Sunday March 3rd sees the visit of Liane Carroll, a musical phenomenon, singer, songwriter, pianist , a star of the British jazz world. Liane has toured internationally, worked with a host of top bands and musicians and has recorded more than 20 albums. Lianne Is so impressive, no wonder she has been awarded “best jazz singer”, “Jazz Musician of the Year” and many more awards.

Sunday 7th April sees the return of singer, Julie Roberts.

£15.00, Club members £12.00.

For Liane Carroll, tickets are £15.00, Club members £12.00.

The club has a licensed bar and offers after show roast lunches in the club restaurant.

To avoid disappointment meals should be booked in advance by phoning the club on 01273 453 442.

The Harbour Club, on Harbour Way (BN43 5HG) has a free car park, and disabled access. Tickets are available for all shows with no booking fee from WeGotTickets.com. Tickets may also be reserved by phoning 07710 217 672. For Liane Carroll, tickets are To advertise call 01273 452065 www.insideshoreham.com or email: insidemags@gmail.com

A privilege for our family to help yours Losing someone close to us is a painful and challenging experience. Our aim at HD Tribe is to make the whole funeral process as simple and as stress-free as possible for you, by offering a complete funeral service, ensured

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Don’t Hold Your Breath…

3.BREATHE - sit upright (but not tense) with feet flat on the floor, hand resting on knees palms up to expand your chest. Imagine a string gently lifting your head to create space between your shoulders and ears.

Jenny Davys, registered osteopath at Shoreham Osteopathy Centre, explains how many of us are just not getting the oxygen we need and the impact this can have.

Are you breathing? Seems a silly question. Of course you are, or you wouldn’t be reading this article! But HOW are you breathing, and how well? You may have heard of sleep apnoea – a serious medical condition where people stop breathing during sleep – but how about “screen apnoea”? The term has been coined to describe something less drastic and yet which, over time, can be detrimental to our health...

Studies have shown that people often breathe less deeply and even hold their breath when working at a laptop or scrolling through social media on phones. This is a subconscious effect of the brain “switching off” the breathing mechanism to focus briefly on the task in hand – the trouble comes when we do it for too long.

The results of chronic breath-holding and shallow breathing can upset the balance of oxygen and CO2 in the blood, over time leading to foggy thinking, fatigue and the brain going into “fightflight” mode, creating anxiety and stress.

Long periods sitting, slumping the lower back, with shoulders hunched, make it more difficult for the body to expand the lungs. We breathe into the upper ribs only, tightening our neck and chest muscles. This all can lead to neck and back pain – which we osteopaths then see in our clinics.

Some tips to avoid “screen apnoea” and its effects.

1.NOTICE - how are you breathing? Are you holding your breath? Is there any tension in your neck, your chest, your upper back, your lower back? Your shoulders, hips, legs or buttocks?

Let it go!

Take a breath IN (through your nose if possible) and allow air to fill your lungs, right down into the lower ribs and into your back. Your abdomen naturally rises as you do this, as your diaphragm contracts down.

Breathe OUT (through your nose if possible) and sense the diaphragm and all the muscles around your neck and chest softening and your spine lengthening. Repeat 3 times.

4.STRETCH – If you are able, reach upwards while inhaling, then exhale as you lower your arms, relaxing your shoulder blades. Now, open up your upper backand ribcage by placing one hand on the opposite knee, breathe IN and gently twist from your waist to that side. Exhale to return to the centre. Repeat on the other side.

The 20-20-20 ruleT

ake 20-second break after every 20 minutes of looking at your screen to look at something 20 feet away from you. This adjusts your focus and head position. OR use that 20 seconds to breathe deeply or stretch as above.

Is it time for you to breathe now?!

The SOC team of osteopaths and wellness professionals is always here to help. 01273 567654 info@shorehamosteo.co.uk

2.ADJUST - your position. Roll your shoulders backwards, circle your ankles, your wrists, bend and stretch out your knees – get the circulation going.

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STANBRIDGE HOUSE 54-58 Kings Road Lancing BN15 8DY

Delivering the highest standards of care for over 40 years Stanbridge House Private Rest Home is a spacious detached property with secluded gardens. It is located close to the seafront and in easy walking distance of the town centre.

• Experienced, dedicated and sociable staff • Wide range of social activities • Home cooked food with a range of options • Choice of well maintained accommodation

“When people first come to visit Stanbridge House, they tell us that they’re struck by the kindness and understanding of our staff and the warmth and sociability of the atmosphere”.

Tel: 01903 753 059

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This Month’s Recipe

Ingredients:

Peter Sidwell’s Prune & Orange Hot Cross Buns

Ingredients: (makes six larger buns or ten smaller buns)

Introduction

• 500g strong flour (50:50 white and wholemeal), plus extra white flour for dusting

As a master baker and judge of ITV’s Britain’s Best Bakery, Peter Sidwell knows a thing or two about hot cross buns, as this fragrant and delicious recipe testifies.

Method 1. Remove the bowl from your stand mixer, then add the butter and flour. Rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips to form fine breadcrumbs. Add the yeast, salt and sugar, then stir to combine everything together.

2. In a jug, mix together the milk, water and boiled green tea, make a well in the flour mixture and pour in the liquid.

Put the mixing bowl back on the stand mixer, then use the dough hook to combine wet and dry ingredients into a ball.

fruit over the dough, then fold in on itself, kneading gently to distribute throughout the dough.

5. Portion off the dough and, on a lightly floured surface, roll into balls – either six large or 10 small. Place on a floured baking tray, 1-2cm apart, and leave in a warm place for about an hour until doubled in size again.

6. Heat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4. Using a pastry brush, brush the tops of the buns with beaten egg.

3. Knead the dough in the mixer for 10 minutes until smooth and stretchy. Cover the bowl with cling film and leave the dough to rise in a warm place for one hour until doubled in size.

7. To make the crosses, make a smooth paste with the flour and water (add 4tbsp first and only add the rest if you think it needs it), put into a plastic piping bag and pipe onto each bun, then bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven.

4. Prepare the fruit and spices, then scoop the risen dough out of the bowl and stretch it over the work surface until the size of A4 paper. Scatter the spices and

8. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack. Leave to cool for 10 minutes, then brush glaze with runny honey, before leaving to cool completely.

Ingredients

For the buns • 25g unsalted butter

• 7g yeast & salt • 50g caster sugar • 150ml milk, 50ml water • 200ml green tea • 140g California Prunes, finely chopped • 50g candied orange peel, finely chopped • ½ tsp ground ginger • ½ tsp cinnamon • 3 cardamom pods (seeds only) For the crosses and glazing • 1 egg, beaten, for glazing • 75g flour • 4-5 tbsp water • Runny honey to glaze

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Short and Sweet

Local Community Church

Southwick like Shoreham and Lancing is aiming to become a community supporting people living with dementia and their carers as well as those living with other difficulties such as MS and Parkinsons.

Various activities and opportunities that may be of interest are being offered in the community. To be part of this initiative, Southwick Methodist Church has started a monthly “ Short and Sweet “ in the church hall—entrance on Southwick Street.3rd Wednesday afternoon every month at 2.30pm.

This is a short, interactive service with traditional hymns for those who can’t cope with a more extended church service of any

denomination, followed by tea, cakes, and time to chat. All are very welcome, including carers and friends. Please use the Southwick Street Entrance.

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Gardening in March

Greenfingers… the Alan Titchmarsh column He’s a magnificent broadcaster, gifted gardener, brilliant author and all-round horticultural visionary. This month, Alan Titchmarsh talks about readying your garden for the spring season… and beyond!

As the days grow longer and the air becomes warmer, there is so much to do and so little time to do it, so while I will rattle through a long list of possible jobs, remember you can only do as much as you can do, and it’s about prioritising rather than trying to get absolutely everything done.

So… starting with flowers, manage your spring bulbs correctly. For daffodils and other spring bulbs, remove any developing seedheads, yet allow the foliage around them to die back naturally.

Spring is of course the perfect time to finish pruning your roses – as well as planting new ones if you feel like it! – as early trimming ensures healthier blooms and reduces the risk of disease.

Do the same with alpines as they begin to flower - this not only enhances their appearance but also protects them from damp soil.

Another important task is the rejuvenation of willows and dogwoods, because pruning these down to the base stimulates vigorous new growth, ensuring lush foliage and vibrant colours. Then there’s your forced bulbs - once they’ve faded indoors, plant them out in the garden.

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For a natural touch, sow wildflower seeds in trays or modules to create a minimeadow. This will also add pollinators and beauty to your garden.

Moving to fruits and vegetables, it’s crucial to start early to get the most out of your garden. To avoid carrot root fly, sow carrots under cloches or fleece (in fact, pop your spinach under there at the same time); while tomatoes, chillies, sweet peppers and aubergines should go indoors.

Early potatoes can be planted in trenches or large tubs, depending on space, while parsnips require a long growing season, so sow them as soon as the soil warms up.

Feeding cabbages and other brassicas with nitrogen-rich fertiliser is essential for their growth, while planting strawberries in a hanging basket is a clever way to protect them from slugs.

And to return to the start, while you can’t get everything done, the effort you do put in now will lead to a lush, productive, joyful bounty later in the year. Happy gardening!

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