December Issue of Inside Shoreham and Southwick 2020

Monthly Community News Delivered Free

DECEMBER 2020

PLUMBING & HEATING SPECIALIST GAS BOILER REPAIRS/REPLACEMENTS

WHICH TRUSTED TRADER

LOCAL CARS FOR LOCAL PEOPLE

07836 712151/01273 464063

www.manorcarsales.co.uk

J TURNBULL

01903 959500

Merry Christmas Shoreham and Southwick

2

WE CANNOT WAIT TO REOPEN!!

ALL MINUTES

34p ! ! *

*price per minute, minimum purchase £20, PAYG and Courses inc.

Find us on the High Street in Shoreham or phone: 01273 462133 To advertise call 01273 452065 www.insideshoreham.com

3

Editors Comments...

Hello to everyone in Shoreham and Southwick.

Here we are in in December,

It has been a long year! Tough year all round!

In this months issue we have lots to read from many contributors. Thank you for sending in your news and telling others about your activities. Its admirable!!

To all our readers Huge Thanks for your continued support for the magazine.

Also, thank you for your continued support of local businesses in the area .

As we come to the end of the year, we would like to thank all the carers and support teams keeping us safe and well.

Huge thanks to our brilliant NHS and all the

We Need You! Do you have any local news or event?

Just email Angela McEnery with your details below by 8th December for January 2021 issue!!!!

Don’t forget to include your date and Venue! We’re here to help to reach your potential customers!

Editorial & Ad Sales: Angela McEnery, 01273 452065. insidemags@gmail.com

Address: Inside Shoreham & Southwick Magazine 1 Seahaven Gardens, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5NX Information correct at time of going to press. May be subject to change. All rights reserved and is the property of the publisher. © Inside Shoreham & Southwick 2020.

Reprinting any part or matter appearing in Inside Shoreham & Southwick is strictly forbidden except by permission of the publisher. All copyright of images/content remains that of its photographer/author. Every effort has been made to gain permission to publish copyright material however, where efforts have been exhausted, we have published on the basis of ‘Fair Use’ to comment factual based material where by its use is not central or plays a significant part to the entire publication but to act as an aid for historical and educational purposes only. This publication is offered as a limited print run. The publisher makes every effort to ensure that the magazine’s contents are correct. However, it cannot take responsibility for any effects from errors or omissions. Inside Shoreham & Southwick does not accept any responsibility or liability for any of the services or products provided by the advertisers. Buyers should make their own checks.

Inside Shoreham & Southwick December 2020

Our Cover this month is

Snowy Town View Artist: Karolyn Mnich Contact:Shoreham Art Gallery: 01273 272063

heroic acts of kindness this year! To teachers and everyone who are doing their jobs.

Well Done & Thank you!

Happy Christmas Shoreham & Southwick

Electrician Ged Asbery

Your local home electrics specialist Fuse Boards Consumer Units Lighting Garden Electrics Rewires Data Cabling Inspection & Test Certificates

Security Lights Extra Sockets Shed/Garage Supply Smoke Alarms Phone/TV Points Kitchen Circuits and more...

Established 2005 C&G Qualified Part P Registered Fully Insured Reasonable Prices Tidy Work References Available l

l

l

ged_asbery@yahoo.com facebook.com/gedasberyelectrician

07747 397349 / 01273 594262 Call Ged for a

FREE QUOTE

4

PREMIER WINDOWS

Doors and Conservatories

CARTERS CARPET CENTRE LIMITED Est. 1987

FREEPHONE 0800 0961696

Celebrating

32

years Carpets C u s h i o n Vi n y l LV T V i n y l T i l e s Hard Flooring Expert Advice Prices for all Budgets U n b e a t a b l e Va l u e

Factory & Showroom: Units 4, 5 and 6, Southern Cross Industrial Estate, Freemans Road, Portslade. BN41 1GS

Telephone: 01273 596688 Email: enquiries@carterscarpetcentre.co.uk Website: www.carterscarpetcentre.co.uk

www.premier4windows.co.uk

5 Southwick Square • Southwick • BN42 4FP

To advertise call 01273 452065 www.insideshoreham.com

5

LO C A L C A R S F O R LO C A L P E O P L E

A F F O R D A B L E Q UA L I T Y U S E D C A R S I N S U S S E X With over 50 years combined local experience you are assured of the best customer service.

We pride ourselves on our no pressure sales approach we understand you have a choice and we hope our cars will do the talking.

You won’t find sharp suits and false smiles here, just honesty and a fair deal.

We can arrange finance to help you with your purchase.

WARRANTY

Whatever car you buy, where ever you buy it from, no one can guarantee 100% reliability & that is why here at Manor Car Sales you will benefit from an RAC Warranty and 12 months RAC Breakdown cover for your peace of mind.

We look forward to seeing you soon or why not call us on

01903 959500 www.manorcarsales.co.uk We are easy to find and we have ample onsite customer parking.

A27 88 Old Shoreham, Road Lancing West, Sussex BN15 0QZ

Inside Shoreham & Southwick December 2020

6

Thank you to all our lovely clients for all your support, really means so much to us.

In our 18th year in Shoreham, this one has been challenging for all of us. We are looking forward to 2021 we have some fantastic offers for all of you in the new year. Much love and positive energy to you all XXX

CHRISTMAS GIFT SETS Beautiful Guinot Gift lovely skin rejuvenating products in classic Guinot red bag. Contains: Hydra Beaute Cleansing Milk Hydra &Toning Lotion Gommage Parfait exfoliator. Anti Wrinkle Cream 50ml £49

Freshen up for Christmas with a Treatment with Sue Green At The Vinery, we are so lucky to have Sue Green working on our team. Sues speciality is natural Aesthetics. Offering you anti wrinkle injections,along with Teoxane dermal fillers to reduce fine lines, including nasolabial and marionettes, enhance cheeks and lips.

Book in with Sue from 14th December.

The customised peeling treatment

by Guinot A skin rejuvenating treatment with two peeling options that are adjusted and prescribed based on beauty goals, and level of skin sensitivity. This revolutionary regeneration peel even enables clients with sensitive skin to enjoy the benefits of skin renewal. Hydra Peeling is a unique alternative to aesthetic medicine which erases visible signs of ageing, brightens skin tone and diminishes dark spots.

Normally £53 offer £33 Offer ends 14th Dec available with Lilly

Still a few appointments left - we can’t wait to see you for your December appointment!

01273463972 book online www.thevinerybeautyclinic.co.uk you can email thevinerybeautyclinic@gmail.com

To advertise call 01273 452065 www.insideshoreham.com

7

Shoreham Panto is going ahead– OH YES IT IS! Sadly, our planned annual pantomime production “Aladdin” has now been postponed until 2021.

However, at Ropetackle Arts Centre we believe that although Aladdin can’t fly his magic carpet this year, The Show Must Go On! We have therefore designed an alternative Christmas season that will be safer for audiences and more viable for LP Creatives to produce with the current social distancing measures in place.

The new show, “specially written for these extraordinary times, is called “Oh Yes It Is! “ A Family Christmas Adventure” , stars seasoned panto pros Joe Meloy and Oliver Byng and is from the same team that has made the magic happen at Ropetackle for the last eight years!

Tom Beard the panto’s producer, director and writer, said: “The decision to postpone this year’s production and deliver an alternative is one that has been difficult for all involved. We have to make the right decision based on the safety of our audiences, financial viability and long-term sustainability of Shoreham’s wonderful Ropetackle venue. To put on our planned productions would not be viable with social distancing measures in place, but providing this alternative is a viable, safe and sensible option.

Capacity to our alternative programme will be limited and I strongly encourage customers wishing to book to do so early as tickets are already selling fast.

“This show promises to be a fun and unique experience. It is very important for children to come to the theatre to see something spectacular in real life during the festive season makes everything seem so much bigger and better! This is why it is so important for us to produce high quality family shows. “Oh Yes It Is!” will be a chance for all generations to spend Inside Shoreham & Southwick December 2020

time together at the theatre this Christmas. Not only does this time help strengthen the family bond; it helps to nurture a love of live theatre in the youngest of audience members.

The story: Widow Twanky and “˜Wishy Washy” are in a spin! They hear rumour of a cancelled pantomime in Old Peking and can feel that their Christmas “Mother Goose”might well be “Sarah the Cook”(ed)!

Not on your ˜Nurse Nelly” we say! Join our intrepid cast as they get in a “Muddles” and showcase a whirlwind tour of panto-land with plenty of fun, laughter and all-round pantomime madness!

Can they cover every panto out there to save the day? Oh yes they can (!??)

Don’ be “Idle Jack” “Dame Trott” along to the Ropetackle for a “Silly Billy” time this December!

“Oh Yes It Is” continues LP Creatives growing reputation for touring some breath-taking productions around the UK. Everyone is working hard to make sure that they deliver this

particular special festive production with the magic of Christmas that this time of year deserves.

Running time Approx 90 mins, including interval From 11th to 31st December. Ticket Price - £15 adults, £13 children Tickets: Box Office: 01273 464440 or www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk A SOCIALLY DISTANCED SHOREHAM PANTOMIME

WHY FINANCIAL LESSONS ARE IMPORTANT FOR CHILDREN & TEENS Financial education is taught in schools, but it’s not going far enough Financial education in childhood is crucial. Attitudes and habits formed in our tentative years can have an impact in adulthood and passing on your financial knowledge and the lessons you’ve learnt to children and grandchildren can lead to them being more financially savvy and secure in the future.

In fact, financial education has been part of the school curriculum since 2014 and while that introduction is positive, it’s not going far enough.

The Young Persons’ Money Index found that parents are the main source of financial understanding. Less than one in ten said they received most of their financial understanding from school.

Give them pocket money: When learning about money and its value, nothing beats practical lessons.

Even a small amount of pocket money each week can get children used to budgeting and saving.

Teach the difference between need and want: One of the most important financial lessons for children is to learn the difference between what they need and want. This is a lesson that can help them get a handle on budgeting and planning right from the start.

Set up a savings account: Saving is an important financial lesson to learn. Opening a savings account on their behalf can start a lifelong habit. Seeing how their money grows and learning how interest works can be enough motivation for them to add more.

A lack of understanding could be playing a role in how many young people worry about money. Some 69% of teens said they worry about finances, rising to Lead by example: Finally, children learn by observation. Practising what you preach is important 82% among 17-18-year olds. when it comes to passing on financial lessons.

The good news is that there’s a willingness to learn.

Eight in ten said they wanted to learn more about money and finance. The subjects they most want to learn about are: Mortgages; Pensions; Loans and credit cards; Tax and budgeting; Debt management.

5 tips for boosting financial knowledge in your children and grandchildren Make money part of conversations: Money can be something of a taboo subject. We rarely discuss how we invest money or what’s in our savings account.

However, making it part of everyday conversation in your home can help children and teenagers grasp the financial decisions adults make.

Financial education can provide a solid foundation for financial security into adulthood. As with many milestones requiring cash, from buying a house to learning to drive, saving for a child’s future can make their transition to independence smoother.

There are many products to choose from when saving or investing for a child. Please get in touch to arrange a meeting to talk over your plans and what your options are.

SHOREHAM’S LEADING INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISERS

This article is for general information only and does not constitute advice. The information is aimed at retail clients only.

T. 01273 774855 E. advice@pembrokefs.co.uk W. www.pembrokefinancial.co.uk

Marlborough House, 102-110 High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex BN43 5DB Keith Relf & Keith Bonner - Managing Partners

Pembroke Financial Services Limited is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are entered in the Financial Services Register under number 228341, www.fca.org.uk. Registered and Incorporated in England & Wales at Atlas Chambers, 33 West Street, Brighton BN1 2RE under number 2518721.

The FCA does not regulate National Savings, or some forms of Mortgage, Tax Planning, Offshore Investments or School Fees Planning.

9

The Compass Card: fun, free, helping to shape future provision for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities Have you heard of the Compass Card scheme? It’s the leisure discount scheme for children and young people, from birth to 25 years with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), either living or going to school in West Sussex. The scheme provides some fantastic discounts on all things leisure related across West Sussex, Brighton & Hove and the surrounding areas, making fun and leisure more accessible.

In non Covid-19 times Compass Card holders could access free swimming and hundreds of discounts on things like bowling, soft play, theatre trips, eating out, farms plus many more fun things to do.

The leisure discounts span West Sussex, Brighton & Hove and the surrounding areas. Once the lock-down restrictions ease these offer will once again be available to all card holders. You can see our leisure discounts and Compass Card Partners here.

But what is just as important, particularly now when local authorities are having to

make extremely difficult decisions, is the Disability Register. Amaze, an independent charity in Brighton, hold the Disability Registers for West Sussex and Brighton & Hove. The registers inform the Local Authority and help to shape future provision.

All data is held by Amaze and is kept secure and confidential. We need to ensure SEND communities in West Sussex are fully represented and have a voice.

So how do families/guardians apply?

Iit’s super quick and easy.

If your child or young person has an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) or receives Disability Living Allowance/Personal Independence Payment (DLA/PIP) then they are automatically eligible and an online form can be completed here. It should take no more than 15 minutes and no further evidence or documentation needs to be submitted.

For more information about the Compass Card scheme visit our website; www.compasscard.org.uk or check out our Facebook page or Twitter profile.

Inside Shoreham & Southwick December 2020

10

• 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 07754856769 454974 / 07754 856769 lisa.backshall@hotmail.co.uk

Fencing, Tree Surgery, Landscaping, Turfing, Hedge Cutting

07940190559

Briggscompanygardening@gmail.com

www.briggscompany.co.uk

To advertise call 01273 452065 www.insideshoreham.com

11

Disabled Covid-19 survivor walks to raise funds for church hall A church fundraiser who was told he would struggle to walk again after suffering severe complications following a routine hip replacement is planning a sponsored walk.

George Hickman - who also survived Covid-19 earlier in the year - will take a seafront route from Shoreham Fort to the Church of the Good Shepherd on Tuesday, October 24, to raise vital funds for their church hall restoration project.

He will be accompanied on his walk along the beach boardwalk by the Reverand Jane Bartlett, the Church’s Associate Vicar.

George, aged 66, is still recovering from the lasting effects of Covid-19, several months after being placed in Worthin Hospital’s Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU).

George said: “i’‘m still suffering from the effects of Covid-19. Tiredness is the worst thing. Where it will end, I have no idea but ‘m alive and glad to be. God has his intentions for me; what they are, I have no idea, but he keeps pointing me in the right direction.”

George has organised the two-mile walk from Shoreham Fort to Kings Walk to raise the £2,000 required for brickwork repairs at the church hall.

groups, committee meetings, exercise classes, art classes and more. It’s vital we maintain it in good order, but the church’s finances have been hit badly by the pandemic, so we need some help from the community.

Well done to George for coming up with this fund-raising idea. I do hope that people will feel moved to give and we will reach our target” To say that the two-mile route will be a major challenge for George, is an understatement and he may have to complete it in stages.

He suffered serious complications after routine hip replacement surgery in 2012.

Since then he has been in and out of hospital on eight occasions, undergoing treatment and surgery.

Reverand Jane said: “I’m honoured to be accompanying George on his sponsored walk. I will be carrying his medical kit and making sure he doesn’t overdo it.

George is no stranger to overcoming adversity, as he was abused by a stranger as a teenager. He also lost his sister, who died in 1984, from a tragic accident at her home.

Our hall is a much-used community facility. It’s an important place on Shoreham Beach, hosting children’s groups, social

He also lost his girlfriend, Dorothy, to

Inside Shoreham & Southwick December 2020

cancer in 1991.

cont/d page 12

12 On a positive note, George now heads the fund-raising team at the Church of the Good Shepherd - or the -fun-raising- team as they prefer to be known.

George said, “The team is brilliant, and I am so proud to be working with them all. We are doing wonderful things for the church, with of course the aid and assistance of the local community.”

Despite the constraints of Lockdown, the fund-raisers have raised over £2,140 through a series of events, including a bike repair service; pop-up sales; website cash back; a quiz and an outdoor art show.

George has set up a JustGiving page and donations are already pouring in:

https://www.justgiving.com/ crowdfunding/george-hickman

Taking care of your smiles

Affordable care for all Pain free, unhurried dentistry Soothing care for nervous patients New patients very welcome

Call us now to find out more 4-8 Church Street Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5DQ

01273 453 229 churchhousedental.com

To advertise call 01273 452065 www.insideshoreham.com

13

Befriending “ the simple power of human connection” Hello and welcome to our regular volunteering feature.

This month we’re talking about Befriending: what it is, why it matters and how you can make a positive difference to someone in your community i’m Carole Claridge, the Volunteering Adviser for Adur and a volunteer myself.

If you’d like to know more about befriending, or are just generally interested in volunteering, get in touch. I’d love to help you get started.

What is befriending?

Most of us are lucky to have a network of family and friends around us. People we can turn to when we need to rant, or cry; when we feel lonely; need a second opinion or share happy news. Sometimes it’s just nice to chat.

These supportive relationships are hugely beneficial, but not everyone has them.

There are people of all ages, and from all walks of life, who suffer from isolation, loneliness and lack of social interaction. By matching volunteer befrienders with people who would otherwise be socially isolated, befriending creates these meaningful connections and supportive, reliable friendships that make life better.

Why does it matter?

Loneliness is a modern epidemic. Despite being connected 24-7 through technology, too many people are missing real human interaction. This lack of human connection has a negative effect on our mental well-being and many people feel more Inside Shoreham & Southwick December 2020

alone than ever. The current Covid-19 lockdown restrictions and the onset of winter are adding to people’s feelings of isolation and loneliness.

Having a regular phone call or meeting with a befriender can make all the difference.

Who can be a befriender?

Are you a good listener and interested in other people? Are you reliable and respectful? Then you have what it takes to become an excellent befriender. You don’t need any specific experience or qualifications.

Perhaps you sometimes feel lonely yourself. Befriending is a wonderful way of creating meaningful connections in your own life and boosting your self-esteem.

Evidence shows volunteers are just as likely to benefit from befriending as those they connect with.

If you’re short of time, don’t let that deter you. Being a befriender is not a big commitment. If you only have one hour a fortnight, that can still make all the difference.

However, befriending works best when you make a regular commitment, ideally six months or more.

And you will be supported along the way. cont/d page 36

RAPID AUTO CENTRE Exhausts • Tyres • Brakes • MOTs • Servicing • Repairs

FULL SERVICE & MOT FROM £95 (All makes welcome)

• FREE Brake Check • FREE Visual Health Check (under the car and bonnet too - no obligation)

• Friendly service

77a North Street, Portslade. BN411DH

Telephone: 01273 413030/01273 422128 10% OFF ALL SERVICES AT RAPID AUTO CENTRE Not available in conjunction with any other offer or discount.

No cash alternative. 10% offer only available on production of this advert – no photocopies accepted. Must be presented prior to making order.

Rapid Auto Centre reserve the right to withdraw offer at any time.

ExpiresDecember August 2020.

Expires 2020

RAPID AUTO CENTRE Exhausts•Tyres•Brakes•MOTs•Servicing•Repairs continued on page 33

15

Kingston Malthouse In 1838 a cargo ship full of barley became stuck on a sand bar at Newhaven harbour. This influenced the decision of the Vallance, Catt & Co brewery based in West Street, Brighton, to build a Malthouse near to Shoreham Harbour, to cut their transport costs for raw ingredients and fuel.

The brewery had already replaced the expensive to keep mill horses with steam engines to power its malt grinders and water pumps. The brewery had also already established a Malthouse in 1816 in Southwick, but it was decided a much larger premises was needed for the expanding business. The site chosen was at Kingston By Sea, (between Shoreham and Southwick) on land owned by William Pennington Gorringe.

A 99 year lease was drawn up in which it was stipulated a £22 weekly rent would be paid commencing from the 24th of June 1844. The terms and conditions of the lease stated that the Malthouse was to be insured up to a maximum of £1500 and that it was to be well maintained. Upon expiry of the lease the building and its equipment were to be surrendered to the landlord.

Edmund Vallance died on the 4th of April 1849 and his wife wanted to sell his half of the business. The potential buyers were his brothers. James and Charles Vallance and Henry Catt but a price could not be agreed. An alternative solution was for the Vallance and Catt families to buy out other shareholders to create West Street Brewery Ltd.

In 1874, William Pennington Gorringe died and the family estate passed to his son Hugh Gorringe. In 1878 he put up the lease on the Malthouse as collateral on a £18,000 loan from George Wilder and Charles Hore. In 1888 unable to keep up with the interest repayments Hugh Gorringe arranged for the Scottish Equitable Life Assurance Society to repay the loan. He then borrowed £16,000 from Scottish Equitable Life, then owing them £34,000 with the Malthouse lease again as collateral. In 1891 he then borrowed a further £6,000 bringing the total amount owed to £40,000 plus interest. In 1896 the Scottish Equitable Life Assurance Society took ownership of the Malthouse lease and sold it for £1,050 to industrialist Henry Willett. Willett was the son of William Catt but had changed his name to inherit £13,000.as that was a condition of his late older sister’s will.

With a one off payment of £67 Henry Willett was able to claim back the land tax already paid on the Malthouse. Henry Willett was a founding father of Brighton Museum. He gifted his extensive fossil collection he had excavated on the Sussex Downs to the museum in 1903. In that same year he sold the Malthouse lease cont/d page 38

Inside Shoreham & Southwick December 2020

Are your values our values?

RESPECTFUL, RELIABLE, PATIENT & PRACTICAL...

A career in care could be perfect for you!

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! RECRUITING NOW IN WORTHING, SHOREHAM & SURROUNDING AREAS

PROVIDING QUALITY CARE IN YOUR OWN HOME Coastal Homecare offer a range of home care, personal care and social care services to meet each client's individual needs.

Call us to arrange an assessment today.

Call: 01903246651

info@coastalhomecare.co.uk

www.coastalhomecare.co.uk

17

Sea swimming Find your own bit of wild Anyone who walks our local beaches regularly will have noted the upsurge of people taking to the water to ‘dip’ or swim over the past 8 months.

First it was the beautiful weather encouraging visitors to flock to our beaches during Lockdown 1. Now, during Lockdown 2 it appears that the keener (or more desperate) of our residents have decided that enough is not enough. That they’re going to take on the cold and go for it.

For a myriad of reasons – it’s a challenge, it’s sociable, it’s an escape from the grind of Covid life and it is the equivalent of lighting a bunsen burner inside and setting yourself alight. If you were depressed, anxious, simply cheesed off or feeling utterly uninspired before, when you get out of the water be assured your state of mind will have changed. Dopamine & endorphin alert!

It is not just for the superhuman; sea swimming is for ‘normal’ people. Yes, your heart rate and blood pressure will be elevated when entering the water so check with a doctor if worried. And the risk of hypothermia is very real. As much from the air temperature as well as water temperature.

Getting out before you start feeling cold and taking enough clothes for afterwards is essential. As is taking along a friend for company and safety.

When getting in choose your tide and swim spot carefully. Go in slowly then spend the first 2 minutes concentrating on steady breathing with nice, long exhales and try to be patient whilst your body acclimatises to

its surroundings.

You don’t have to be a ‘good’ swimmer to do this. You barely need to take your feet off the bottom if in calm water. You don’t have to put your face in either so a groovy bobble hat could be just the ticket. In fact, humans in water lose most of their heat through their heads so some kind of hat whether woolly, latex or neoprene really helps keep heat in.

The brighter the colour the better – so you can be seen more easily in the water.

Brightly coloured tow floats too have become really popular for visibility and handy to rest and float with if you need a breather.

There are many different types of swimmer in the waters off Shoreham, from sunrise and sunset dippers, to a lady training for a 2-way Channel attempt next year. Without exception I have found all the people I’ve met on the beach and in the water over the past few years, a joy to be with.

What better start to the day than to meet with a bunch of upbeat people, whooping as we enter the sea, then bidding each other fond farewells as we hastily pull on layers of clothing and head off for work, school or wherever we will be spending cont/d page 18

Inside Shoreham & Southwick December 2020

our day. We are all so profoundly grateful we live somewhere we can do this.

Shoreham is unique in that it has a real variety of spots to swim at. These include the river and harbour which are invaluable when the weather is too rough to swim off the main beach.

You can check out more information on open water swimming at www. outdoorswimming society.com. There is a

Facebook page for Worthing, Lancing and Shoreham Seaswimmers.

If you are going for the first time, find someone experienced to dip with who is familiar with local conditions, or a teacher to take you in - there are several on Shoreham Beach.

Warning – it could change your life!

Kath Lambert Instagram @swimandtonicuk, Facebook: SwimandTonic

19

Sompting Wildlife Rescue It’s fair to say that over this year, so many of us have found ourselves reconnecting and reappreciating nature in all kinds of ways.

We’re so lucky to live in an area of the country surrounded by wildlife both in urban and more rural places.

Wildlife has always been a huge part of mine and my family’s lives. Both myself and my husband are veterinary nurses with over 50 years in the job between us, so animals are ingrained in our life.

Through our nursing work we have had the wonderful experience of treating many creatures, and it is these experiences that drove us to start bring the odd bird, rabbit or hedgehog home some 15 years ago.

Wild creatures who were destined to be released back into the wild if only someone would give them the time and treatment needed to heal and recover... That was us, that was where we came in.

Over time Peter and I were joined by our 3 wonderful daughters, Freya, Aimee and Isla. As soon as they could get involved we encouraged them to do so, which has meant that all these years down the line we are truly working as a team.

Local vets, friends and friends of friends gradually started to bring more wildlife to us until Peter decided we should take the leap and officially become a rescue in 2018. It was then that Sompting Wildlife Rescue was born. In the time that’s passed since, we have experienced highs and lows with patients of all kinds, but we have learned lots. Pigeons that have been released to fly again following a lucky escape from a sparrowhawk, an owl who had been hit by a car and sustained a head injury, a badger cub whose mum had failed Inside Shoreham & Southwick December 2020

to return to feed him, herring gulls with broken legs and wings who with a little TLC have gone on to soar high above the waves again. NOTHING beats that feeling of giving these creatures back to nature!

We are only a small set up working entirely from home, alongside full time jobs and school, and we are here soley for the purpose of taking on the longer term cases that may require intensive care and additional time to recuperate. Theses are the cases that might otherwise have no where else to go. It’s true, we can’t always fix every patient, and many tears have been shed over animals who have stolen our hearts: but Sompting Wildlife Rescue give each and every creature that comes our way the same care and attention as each other and we are rooting for them as soon as they arrive.

Around a month ago we went through the process of becoming a registered charity, which was successful. We are now a fully fledged wildlife rescue charity working to support local vets, other wildlife organisations and the wider community.

We offer advice as well as treatment

THY WILL BE DONE NEW OFFICES IN WORTHING With the huge restrictions COVID-19 has placed on us with regards to meeting clients face to face while observing the rules around social distancing we have decided to relocate to fantastic new and bigger offices in the heart of Worthing.

The Mill Building 31 Chatsworth Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 1LY This gives us the ability to provide our clients with a much larger dedicated area for Covid compliant private meetings and face to face document witnessing appointments where they have chosen not to take advantage of our remote video witnessing service.

It also now enables us to provide our clients with FREE parking at the NCP car park right opposite our offices and the whole building is wheelchair friendly with dedicated accessible toilets on each floor.

We are confident the move will enable us to stay ahead of the impact of this epidemic and will give us even greater flexibility going forwards to offer our clients more excellent packages and services at constantly competitive prices.

We look forward to speaking to you soon in the meantime CONTINUE TO STAY SAFE

www.thywill.co.uk Brighton 977385 • Chichester 278303 • Crawley 278453 • Dorking 898089 • Eastbourne 364029 East Grinstead 457006 • Hastings 532029 • Haywards Heath 682047 • Horsham 458042 Pulborough 368003 • Redhill 423001 • Tunbridge Wells 278109 • Uckfield 278373 • Worthing 649021

Thy Will Be Done is a trading style of Thy Will Be Done (Spain) Ltd. Registered in the UK at Companies House under number 10791190.

UK trading address: The Mill Building, 31 Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LY.

FOUR FANTASTIC OFFERS Offer 1 For all NHS workers or people with children under the age of 18 we will write your Will for £29.99 (inc v.a.t) when you donate £5 to the NHS Charities Covid-19 Appeal.

Offer 2

Are you over 60 and considering Power of Attorney?

If so, we will provide you with A registered Lasting Power of Attorney for Health and Welfare + A registered Lasting Power of Attorney for Property and Finance + A Living Will/Advance directive All for just £495 inc v.a.t and all OPG* fees when you donate £10 to the NHS Charities Covid-19 Appeal.

Offer 3

* OPG = Office of the Public Guardian

Single Person and Couples Wills Single Will £139 when you donate £5 to the NHS Charities Covid-19 Appeal.

Couples Wills £259 when you donate £5 to the NHS Charities Covid-19 Appeal.

Offer 4

Prevent your home ending up in the wrong hands with a Property Trust A correctly set up Property Trust guarantees to prevent: • Your property having to go through probate • Generational inheritance tax • Your children getting nothing if you die and your spouse remarries • Your home being used to fund your care in the future† Just £1995 including v.a.t. and all legal fees and we will also provide a brand new Will Free of Charge for each person. A trust insurance for £9.99 per month will also need to be taken out to keep the trust up to date every year. † Remember if you have reason to believe that you my go into care soon or if your sole reason for implementing this package is simply to avoid paying

foreseeable care fees and you are not implementing it for any other reasons such as protecting your family against divorce, bankruptcy, marriage after death or generational inheritance tax then you could be accused of deliberate deprivation of assets.

Call now to arrange your free telephone consultation

22

Your local friendly accountants offer a complete accounts service Small & large limited companies Self employed Partnerships Individuals FOR FREE CONSULTATION CALL US NOW ON

01273 441228 254 Upper Shoreham Road Shoreham-by-Sea AMPLE FREE PARKING Visit us on our new website www.marsh-co.com

www.stitchandco.biz

To advertise call 01273 452065 www.insideshoreham.com

23

Sompting Wildlife Rescue Continued.. website www.somptingwildliferescue. co.uk or directly through messenger on our Facebook page (please give us a like if you’re a social media user) with any worries or queries they may have regarding their own wildlife visitors.

We do take donations of wet and dry cat and dog food, bird seed, pigeon feed, animal bedding, shredded paper, newspapers and from time to time towels.

We also have an amazon wishlist which keeps us ticking over in some of the consumable items we use on a day to day basis.

Financial donations enable us to pay for medication and vital equipment needed to

nurse both avian and mammal patients.

Thanks for listening and finding out a bit about us!

Peter and Gayle FFoggon

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

www.stanbridgehouse.co.uk

Inside Shoreham & Southwick December 2020

24 Karen and Martin At the First foot Clinic Would like to wish all our patients and the community of Shoreham

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

If you are stuck for a unique Christmas gift, what about treating your loved ones and friends to a Gift Voucher. These can be exchanged for treatments and products

.

To advertise call 01273 452065 www.insideshoreham.com

25

Leading Lines and Pattern Lines Photographic composition can be enhanced by using visual tricks to lead the eye of the viewer around the picture.

Leading lines, for instance, can take the eye to a distant point of interest.

It could be something as basic as a path with a sculpture at the end or it could be more subtle or more complex, it’s up to you, the photographer.

I have given four examples of how lines can work in different ways. The image of the red shoes and red roses uses an unglamorous gutter to lead the eye to the legsat the top of the frame. This was a street performance by a dancer who changedshoes several times throughout her presentation so I felt it was important to ensurethat this small detail was emphasised.

The picture of guy on the bench uses shadows and street furniture to lead the eye to the smaller figure pushing his bike up the hill as he completes the scene.

The other two images use repeating lines as patterns to add visual interest to the scene. Conversion to monochrome enhances the light and shade created by the wooden slats, boards and railings on Hastings Pier, taking your eye in different directions and the vertical lines behind the cyclist taken at Shoreham Port.

Set yourself a project, go out with your camera or smartphone and look for lines, straight or curved, to use as composition in your photographs. Diagonals work well and have strong impact.

If you would like to be on the mailing list for information on my photographic Inside Shoreham & Southwick December 2020

workshops, please email: steveboylephotos@gmail.com Steve Boyle is an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society Life Vice President of Brighton and Hove Camera Club and a widely exhibited photographic lecturer www.instagram.com/shoreham_steve www. facebook.com/ steveboylephotographypage www.flickr.com/photos/shoreham_steve

26

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.

Contact us today to find out more

01273 090848

www.seniorshelpingseniors.co.uk

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!

GARDEN

PLANET GARDEN SERVICES

LAWNS • PATIOS FENCING • PONDS

LANDSCAPING AND ALL GARDEN WORK UNDERTAKEN

01273 463596 07729 064143 To advertise call 01273 452065 www.insideshoreham.com

27

Getting Unstuck

It’s been such a difficult year for almost everyone on the planet – many of us have felt an impact on our mind, body and our energy levels.

Jenny Davys, osteopath at Shoreham Osteopathy Centre, explains how just a couple of minutes moving your body with your breath may help you relieve and prevent aches and pains and maybe even help relieve stress.

Please STOP these exercises if you feel any pain other than a gentle stretch.

feeling your shoulderblades moving down against your ribs. Do this three times.

UPPER BACK

SHOULDERS & NECK Breathe IN as you bring both shoulders up towards your ears. Hold for 3 seconds and then let the shoulders drop back down with a breath OUT (say “HA!” if no-one is listening!). Repeat three times.

Now breathing normally, roll your shoulders up to your ears and then let them roll backwards,

Sit comfortably with feet on the floor. Place your left hand on your right knee. Keep your hips still, and as you breathe OUT, gently rotate your back to the right as far as is comfortable – try to keep your shoulders level and your neck in line with your breastbone (so you don’t overstretch your neck).cont’d p37

t o g e v ' e W k c a b r u yo Are you suffering from back, neck or joint pain?

Sports/dance injury? Need help with stress relief or wanting to make a change in life?

Our caring, professional team is here to help you.

Osteopathy | Massage |Hypnotherapy | EFT Matrix Reimprinting

Call us on 01273 567654 Or book online at www.shorehamosteo.co.uk 10 Western Road, Shoreham By Sea, BN43 5WD

Inside Shoreham & Southwick December 2020

28

Happy Hours Preschool Term Time childcare for children aged 2 to 5 years of age Offering activities such as • Yoga • Spanish sessions • Cooking • Nature Explorers Highly experienced staff

07395 125893 • www.happyhours-shoreham.com www.facebook/happyhourspre-school-shoreham.com Please call today to arrange a time to meet us.

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.

PodiaClinic Providing expert low limb, foot and ankle care in Southwick since 2002 www.podiaclinic.co.uk

General Care • Hard skin and corn removal.

• Nail surgery with local anaesthetic for ingrown nails.

• Nail cut only service.

• Diabetes checks

Specialist Care Full rehabilitation treatments for injuries to the lower leg, foot and ankle.

Gait Analysis and Orthotics.

By appointment only.

Please telephone: 01273 389 658 or Email: admin@podiaclinic.co.uk Free parking. Find us on bus routes 2, 2a and 46 (Alight at Hadrian Avenue)

To advertise call 01273 452065 www.insideshoreham.com

29

Fingers Crossed!

Writing this half-way through November it is very hard for your local Lions Club to predict what they will or will not be able to do come December.

BUT, if we all come out of lockdown without further restrictions this is what they are planning to do: 5 December “attend the Southwick Square Christmas Market with a stall selling homemade Christmas decorations and gifts and with their sleigh and Santa 12 December “ attend the Shoreham Farmers™ Market with the sleigh and Santa.

14-18 December “ take the sleigh round the streets of Southwick and Fishersgate with Santa (socially distanced!)

The club now has a contactless card reader to take donations if you are one of the many people not now carrying cash with you.

It has been hard for all charities this year in terms of being able to fundraise and, subsequently, help those in need; so if you are at one of these events please give the Lions a wave and a friendly smile and, if

Inside Shoreham & Southwick December 2020

possible, make a donation.

If you are unable to attend any of these events but still want to help you could join the 200 club for just £20 for the year which raises funds for the Lions club but also gives you the chance to win cash prizes“ for details please see the website page at www.adureastlions.org.uk/200club.

To keep up to date with the Christmas events listed above please see the Facebook page on: www.facebook.com/adureastlionsclub

30

To advertise call 01273 452065 www.insideshoreham.com

31

The Brighton Flower Company Now taking orders for

Bouquets & Plants to be delivered in Shoreham, Lancing, Worthing and surrounding areas.

Shop online and save yourself ÂŁ5 at the checkout - use code 5 OFF

01273 770966 • 102 Western Road, Brighton, BN1 2AA www.thebrightonflowercompany.co.uk Inside Shoreham & Southwick December 2020

32

safe hands

in

As well as family pets, our experienced Shoreham staff also care for injured wildlife and exotic animals.

Call us for advice, general health and emergency care on:

01273 454040

coastwayvets.co.uk To advertise call 01273 452065 www.insideshoreham.com

33

Simply Stunning...

We are the local, family run shutter and blind company, with over fifteen years experience. PFI accredited, and experts in somfy motorised systems. Approved by local trading standards via the office of fair trading “buy with confidence” scheme.

Shutters

Our stunning new colour range of shutters are now available in both hardwood and MDF. We will beat any like for like written quotations!

Blinds

we offer a striking range of 29 wooden venetian blind colours, with tapes if required.and a vast range of affordable “faux” venetian blind colours, also with tapes if required. we have a practical and extensive range of aluminium venetian blinds, some in four different sizes.there is a huge range of roller fabric available, with a large choice of blackout fabrics, some with cost effective light reducing frames. for patio doors and and large windows,we have a great range of vertical blinds with the new ’sewn in’ weights and wand operation for safer, easier use, and child safety.

Awnings

Great for the summer,with a great choice of fabrics and hardware colours. Awnings enhance any garden, easy to use, manual or motorised Wooden Venetians brighten any room

Shelter or shade when you need it

We fit blinds over your Tilt ‘n’ Turn windows

For a FREE no obligation visit

call: 01273 880 480 or visit: www.simplyblinding.co.uk

Inside Shoreham & Southwick December 2020

Our advice, ideas, and quotations are without cost or obligation.

34

C.G. Barnes

Plumbing & Heating Ltd

BOILER INSTALLATIONS

• Bicycle servicing, repairs and upgrades • Full service from £50!

• Collection and drop-off avaliable • Custom bike building

• Bathrooms • Repairs • Landlord Safety Checks • LPG Gas Installations • Marine plumbing • Drainage /Camera Inspection Renewable Energy Systems • Underfloor Heating NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL SAME DAY RESPONSE

• Southwick based

Tel: 07834 039 111 or 01273 591705

• E-Bike specialist

Email: cgbarnesph@yahoo.co.uk

www.jayscycles.co.uk

07814 260207

17 Cheal Close Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5RD

To advertise call 01273 452065 www.insideshoreham.com

35

David’s story Last year, David’s mum and dad died within a couple of months of each other, and both received expert, loving care at St Barnabas House. David has shared his experience.

My dad, Bill, had been living with advanced prostate cancer. But as his condition advanced, it was clear he was approaching the end of his life. Dad agreed to visit the hospice to see what they could do to relieve his symptoms and ease his pain.

The medical care and knowledge he received there was extraordinary, and everyone made a huge fuss of dad. It was coming up to his 90th birthday and the nurses piled into his room and we sang ‘Happy Birthday’ together. Dad had such a big smile on his face, and next day he came home to us.

Dad lived for 10 more weeks and the Hospice at Home team came out to him every day. In those precious weeks we got to sit, talk and share favourite family stories. It was a dignified, peaceful, even beautiful death.

A few days later, my mum, Joan, had a fall at home. Her GP insisted she have some tests. At dad’s funeral, mum and I kept the news of the tests quiet. But then the results came back. Mum had advanced liver and lung cancer, and she only had weeks to live. It was a huge shock for all of us and, once again, St Barnabas came to the rescue.

The hospice team bent over backwards to find mum a bed and we found ourselves back in those familiar, bright surroundings Inside Shoreham & Southwick December 2020

Looking back, the overwhelming memory I have is of being surrounded by kindness.

Will you join me in making a gift to St Barnabas House this Christmas? Visit www.stbh.org.uk/christmasappeal

No job too small

Nicholas Snow

48 Southdown Road, Portslade

ocsmaintenance24@gmail.com

36

Befriending cont’d And you will be supported along the way.

Befriending organisations carefully assess and match volunteer befrienders. They are on hand to offer support and ongoing training.

How to get involved If you are interested in getting involved, here are some organisations in our area looking for befriending volunteers NOW!

“In light of the current Coronavirus pandemic We recommend that you check guidance on how to manage the risk of coronavirus before you volunteer.”

Organisations and What’s involved Time to Talk Befriending and Age UK: Calling a lonely older person on the phone for a regular chat.

Fun and Breaks West Sussex: Spending time with a child with a disability and doing something enjoyable together.

Gig Buddies: Going out and sharing a common interest with someone with mild mental health difficulties.

We are Food Pioneers: Cooking a meal for a lonely older person, taking it round to their home and having a chat.

Leonard Cheshire: Spending time with an adult with a disability in their home or in the community doing something enjoyable together.

Sussex Interpreting Services: Calling someone who is isolated and for whom English is not their first language. Hungarian, Polish, and Arabic speaking volunteers are currently needed.

Carers Support West Sussex Telephone befriending for a carer who is feeling isolated and lonely.

Email a Volunteering Advisor volunteercentre@ bhcommunityworks.org.uk Phone a Volunteering Advisor 01903 207735 or 07595 831069 Find these roles on our website volunteer. bhcommunityworks.org.uk

Get on course for 2021 Part-time, evening and short courses in Brighton and Worthing Apply now: gbmc.ac.uk/adults Free or discounted courses available* *Dependent on your circumstances.

See our website for more information.

To advertise call 01273 452065 www.insideshoreham.com

37

Getting Unstuck ..

Take a gentle breath IN, keeping your shoulders and neck relaxed, and feel the stretch in your upper back and your ribs. Slowly return to centre.

Repeat on the other side.

LOWER BACK Lie on the floor or bed with your neck supported with a cushion or pillow. Slide one foot towards you, bending your knee. Place both hands around the back of the thigh of your bent leg and gently hug it towards your chest as you breathe OUT. Feel the stretch in your lower back and buttocks.

Hold for a few seconds, breathing normally, then return foot to floor, straighten the leg and repeat on other side.

If you have muscular or joint problems or are struggling with anxiety or stress, please get in touch with our caring experienced team at Shoreham Osteopathy Centre.

Just call 01273 567654 or email us at info@ shorehamosteo.co.uk. Website: www.shorehamosteo. co.uk

Inside Shoreham & Southwick December 2020

38 they sold the Malthouse in 1954 to Bass Charrington.

to its sitting tenant, West Street Brewery Ltd for £4,467 in which he was now a shareholder.

The Malthouse was a large, long multistorey building initially with two kilns and a third was added with additional coal stores, carts and stables to create an east wing, circa 1914.

The Malthouse workers were highly skilled in the complex process of brewing and a Mr Upton was one of the employees.

Walter Maxim was the foreman and the manager was Mr Kingsley Willett. The Malthouse was known to have some very large cats prowling the premises and their size was because they were efficient rat catchers, protecting the grain.

Smithers & Sons Ltd took over West Street Brewery Ltd and it became a subsidy until Smithers folded in 1927. The West Street Brewery Ltd then sold off the Malthouse in 1931 to Abbey’s Brewery. In 1933 they became the Kemp Town Brewery and

With a decline in the industry in 1969, Bass Charrington closed the Malthouse and sold it to West Sussex County Council for £30,000. Sadly after standing for 127 years this historic building was demolished to clear the land for the Shoreham bypass.

Judy Upton Sources: Sussex Industrial History Winter 1971/72 British History Online Kelly’s Directory Brighton Museum

Complete Bathrooms bathroom and shower installations from start to finish

• We have over 25yrs experience in bathroom and wet room refurbishment.

• All work is carried out by us and not sub-contractors.

• We ask for no upfront deposits.

• We only ask for payment when you are satisfied upon completion.

• All major credit cards accepted.

Call Rob on: 07951 968177 Email: Rob@completebathrooms.org Website: www.completebathrooms.org To advertise call 01273 452065 www.insideshoreham.com

39

Historical Shoreham WASHING and Southwick...

MACHINE Shoreham & Southwick 1900c REPAIRS View of the Eastern Arm of Shoreham harbour, during the late 1950’s.

Many changes have taken place in the short time which has since elapsed.

Of the five chimneys seen, four have been demolished. Portslade Gas Works closed in 1971, and the A Power Station at Southwick was demolished in 1977.

Flinns’ Dyeworks (on the right) has also gone as have most of the small houses in Wellington Road.

QR code so you can jump to the Society’s webpage

Many thanks to the Regency Society for the use of this picture. You can see the whole of the James Gray archive at regencysociety-jamesgray.com

Inside Shoreham & Southwick December 2020

Timothy Morris Telephone:

01273 593604 Mobile:

07525 822378 ALSO Dishwashers Tumble Dryers Electric Cookers “If I can’t help, I may know someone who can.”

Shoreham College

40

FOR GI R LS AN D BOYS AGED 3-16

An independent day school for all abilities

Building confidence, inspiring success

Little Lions Nursery

Junior School

Senior School

EVERY DAY IS OPEN DAY

We are now giving private tours on any day of the school week.

Please call to arrange a time to suit you and your family.

Limited places available now in Little Lions Nursery and some Junior and Senior year groups.

01273 592681

www.shorehamcollege.co.uk

St Julian's Lane, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6YW

To advertise call 01273 452065 www.insideshoreham.com