The Inside Shoreham & Southwick Magazine April 2023

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Editor’s Comment

Hello, Welcome to our April Edition 2023 of Inside Shoreham. Wishing all a Happy Easter!

This month we have all our usual contributors for you to enjoy. Check out all the Local films at the Ropetackle Centre, as well as, local clubs,groups and much more. Lots of local news and events to catch up on!

Also, the new newsletter from Adur Health Partnership for spring. Until next month.

Best Angela x

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Lions in the Community

Members of the Adur East Lions Club were out and about recently, spending some of the money raised by their various fundraising efforts.

On 26th February, several Members of the Club attended a school assembly at St Peter’s Catholic Primary School in Shoreham, to handover a cheque for the sum of £2,142.95. The money is being spent on specialist equipment for the School’s purposebuilt sensory room. This includes items such as sensory lights, tables, chairs, play dough, a radio, a bookcases, bean bags, books, headphones and ear protectors. Shown in the photo are some of the children, together with Adur East’s Lion President, Frances Burt, supported by Zone Chair, Claudine Rogers and other Club Members. Jasper the Lion also attended the event (and went down a treat with the children)!

Pictured receiving sanitary products donated from various regional Lions Clubs, including Adur East Lions, was Young Ambassador winner Isobel Hallworth of Hove. Isobel entered the Young Ambassador competition with her project, the Period Poverty Project, which is currently based in Brighton and Hove. The project aims to provide sanitary products to disadvantaged women, including students and the homeless. 17 year old Isobel was sponsored by Newhaven, Peacehaven & Seaford (NPS) Lions (who are 1 of the 5 Clubs in this area (called a Zone), which also includes Adur East (covering Shoreham, Southwick & Fishersgate), Brighton, Rottingdean & Saltdean and finally SEBI (an online Lions Club)). Sponsored by NPS to enter the Lions Young Ambassador Competition, this National Competition is aimed at recognising and encouraging young people for their community service involvement. Specifically aimed at 15-19 year olds, it broadens awareness of community service opportunities, enabling them to sharpen interview and communication skills. The Competition takes place through several stages

and by reaching the District Final, a bursary of £500 to spend on the project is awarded. By Winning at the final Multiple District level, Isobel was recently awarded a further £1,000. This is a project which, with the Lions support, she now hopes will be spreading to other areas. Quite apart from her

achievements with the Lions, Isobel is currently studying for the International Baccalaureate at College and is waiting to hear from an application to Oxford University. May we take this opportunity to congratulate her and wish her every success in her future endeavours. Adur East Lions Club

P.s New Candidates are always being sought - If you know a young person, between the ages of 15 - 18 who is involved in the community and has a strong personality, demonstrates leadership qualities and can speak about their service activities, get in touch with us. Help us support tomorrow’s Lions, today! (find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/adureastlionsclub. com)

Photo - Left to right, Young Ambassador, Isobel Hallworth, Lion President Colin Meagher (NPS) & Zone Chair, Claudine Rogers

OLD JEWELLERY, RECREATED

If you have an old piece of jewellery that’s no longer worn - perhaps it’s not your style, it doesn’t fit, or has been damaged - Pruden and Smith’s redesign service is a cost-effective, creative and ethical way to bring new life into your precious metals and gemstones.

What to expect at your design appointment?

You will be asked to bring along your piece of jewellery to discuss its sentimental value and to test the quality of the precious metals and gemstones.

Then, Rebecca will help you explore your ideas for the redesign, using her expertise to create an authentic piece of jewellery that expresses your identity.

As part of your design appointment, free

Workshop Tours are available to gain insight into the world of a contemporary jeweller, exploring how traditional techniques are used alongside state-of-the-art technology to create each piece of handmade jewellery. You’ll also learn about Pruden and Smith’s heritage and their links with the rich arts and crafts history of the village. Following your appointment, you will be sent a quote that contains your designs and pricing options. When you feel ready to proceed, your bespoke jewellery will be handmade by the expert team in Pruden and Smith’s Ditchling Workshop. Book your free design appointment today:

● Book online: www.prudenandsmith.com/ make-an-appointment

● Call us: 01273 846338

Redesign your old jewellery into something special with Pruden and Smith’s Creative Director, Rebecca Smith, who has 30 years experience in designing and making with precious metals and gemstones.

3 USEFUL WAYS A MORTGAGE BROKER CAN HELP YOU NAVIGATE A MARKET THAT CHANGES QUICKLY

Mortgage deals have a record low shelf life, and the market is changing quickly. If you’re searching for a new mortgage, it can make it difficult to find the right deal for you. In a situation like this, a mortgage broker can lend support.

THE AVERAGE MORTGAGE SHELF LIFE HAS FALLEN TO JUST 15 DAYS

According to a report in Mortgage Solutions, the average shelf life of a mortgage fell to a record low of 15 days at the start of 2023. It means deals are available for a little longer than two weeks before lenders pull them off the market.

If you’re searching the market for a mortgage, it can mean there’s added pressure. A deal you believe could be right for you, but you want some time to think about, may not be available when you’ve made a decision.

The figures also show that the number of mortgages available is on the rise, so you have more choice. While this is good news, it can make finding a mortgage overwhelming.

Here are three ways working with a mortgage broker in today’s market could be valuable.

1. A mortgage broker will help you understand the type of mortgage that’s right for you: Whether you’re a first-time buyer or are remortgaging your current home, understanding the type of mortgage that suits your needs can be difficult.

A mortgage broker can help you get to grips with the different options and explain the pros and cons of each. Having a clear idea about the type of mortgage you need means you can narrow down the market.

2. A mortgage broker will keep track of interest rates: One of the reasons mortgage deals are being pulled from the market so quickly is that interest rates are changing. Throughout 2022 and the start of 2023, the Bank of England gradually increased its base rate, which affected mortgages. There are large differences in interest rates available. Working with a mortgage broker to potentially access a lower interest rate could save you money in the short and long term.

3. A mortgage broker understands the criteria of each lender: One of the challenges of getting a mortgage is not only finding a deal that’s right for you but understanding how likely a lender is to approve your application.

Each lender will set its own criteria. A mortgage broker will take the time to understand your circumstances and select lenders that are more likely to say “yes” to your application.

Please contact us on 01273 774855 or email advice@pembrokefs.co.uk if you would like more information and quote reference PFSIS. Your home or property could be repossessed if you do not keep up mortgage repayments. Think carefully before securing other debts against your home.

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The Adur Dog Swimming Race 1908

At the start of the 20th century attempts in Britain to establish a properly organised swimming race for Newfoundland dogs had ended in a fiasco.

Newfoundlands are a massive breed, originating in northeastern Canada and were once used to help fishermen haul in their nets. They were thought ideal as competitors for swimming races, as their oily coats are highly water resistant. However at the regatta in ShorehamBy-Sea, a swimming event for dogs was successfully introduced, though the competitors were a mix of breeds.

In October 1908, Shoreham held races in the river Adur for what was known as the southern championship in dog swimming. There were separate competitions for dogs over and under 25lb in weight. There were a fair amount of entries in each category, but the primitive arrangements and a misunderstanding as to exactly where the finishing point was located caused some dissatisfaction among owners. It also brought about the defeat of a local champion, a Beagle cross, in the chief competition. This dog had seemed to spectators to be groomed for swimming, as the fur of its tail was described as being sickle-shaped in appearance and serving the purpose of a rudder. For the past two years in succession the Beagle cross had won the Shoreham race, beating 28 other entrants on the first occasion. Although he was certainly the first to land on the town side of the River Adur in the 1908 race, having covered a distance of between 75 to 80 yards in 78 seconds, the Beagle cross was placed only third. The winner was a larger dog that was a cross between a Greyhound and Old English Sheepdog and the runner up was a flatcoated Retriever owned by a female visitor to Shoreham.

Popular opinion among spectators was that the Retriever would have, with a little coaching, won the race as he had a more powerful swimming stroke than any of the other competitors. He

swam with his head well up in the air and appeared to appreciate the task. Another firm favourite for the race had been a Sussex Spaniel, but the smaller, stockier dog had already tired itself out, because it could not be kept out of the water during the preceding events. These activities included the boat race and after the starting gun had been fired, the Spaniel had dashed into the river expecting to see retrieve a fallen game bird for his owner. The Sussex Spaniel is one of the oldest Spaniel breeds originated in the 1700s and first being officially recognised in 1855.

Fox Terriers did very well in the small dog race, and the local champion, Dick scored his third win in succession without being pressed. Great interest was taken in the canine swimming contests with visitors attending from across the county and beyond. A pleasing feature in the Shoreham events was that apart from one Fox Terrier, in the starting line up, every dog finished the course. Six members of the one family took a part, each owning a Fox Terrier, including the woman with the one that did not finish. These plucky dogs appeared to like the exercise so much that they continued to follow the winner. Spectators and owners alike found it was worth the pleasant walk of several miles to reunite with their dogs that had made such light work of swimming the river Adur.Judy Upton’s latest thriller ‘Sniff Them Out, Brownlow!’ about a pet detective and her sniffer dog has recently been published.

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Refs:Express and Telegraph 1908

Photo: Carlos Andres Cruz - Newfoundland

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I am a qualified counseller for years and offer a friendly non judgemental approach and help you on your journey.My fee is £50,00 per 50 minute session and I work usually inbetween school hours.

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Worried about paying for long-term care?

With the social care reforms delayed until 2025, what steps could you take to help fund care costs?

It is estimated that around two in five (41%)* people in residential care in England are ‘self-funders’ who are paying for long-term care fees themselves.

Many of these self-funders will have been disappointed by the announcement of the two year delay to social care reforms, part of which included the much talked about cap on care costs. The cap means that people would pay no more than £86,000 for their care. It’s important to highlight that this only relates to ‘personal care’ costs and does not include the hotel and accommodation element of any care fees, which people would still need

to carry on paying, after they’d reached the personal care cap of £86,000. With the reforms pushed back until November 2025, the positive news is that there are steps you can take now to make sure that you’re paying your care fees in the most costeffective way, for as long as it’s needed.

Contact Carewise- care funding experts you can trust

The Carewise care funding scheme offers impartial information and advice to guide you through all the important decisions. The Carewise care fees specialists are independent financial advisers with specialist knowledge

you make the right decisions

of care funding, as well as inheritance tax, pensions, and lasting power of attorney. Your first consultation is free so, whether you’re thinking of care at home or in a residential or nursing home, there really is nothing to lose to explore all your options before making important financial decisions. To find out more, visit carewiseadvice.com, email carewise@westsussex.gov.uk or phone 0330 222 7000.

*Figures from National Institute for Health Research 2021

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During a design consultation, Shear Architectural Design Ltd draws up floor plans and utilises 3D technology to help clients visualise different design possibilities. They offer functional design options based on the client’s needs and their individual home’s construction potential, allowing clients to choose the best design for their dream home.

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N E W S L E T T E R

HELLO AND WELCOME TO ISSUE 3 OF ADUR HEALTH PARTNERSHIP AND PATIENT

ENGAGEMENT GROUP'S NEWSLETTER

We are often asked whether there really is a need for a newsletter - we all have so many demands on our time and so many other distractions, do we really need something else to read? Well, the short answer seems to be that this newsletter can play a really important role in improving communication between patients and medical staff and, significantly, answering some of the fundamental questions raised by our patients. In this issue, following feedback from the Patient Engagement Group, we have provided a comprehensive response to that most important of all questions - How can I arrange to see my doctor? We hope that in this newsletter we have comprehensively answered this question. However, we also welcome your comments and feedback; there are forms available in reception or via our website – do please have your say, we are always pleased to hear from our patients and will always do our best to take note of all the feedback we receive

Your

AHP and Patient Engagement Group

The Patient Engagement Group (PEG) is an informal group of patients across the four Adur Health Partnership surgeries. We meet, together with health colleagues, every month at the Shoreham Centre in Pond Road. We celebrate things that go well and we work together to make your views count in the running of the surgeries We make sure that you are informed, consulted and listened to. All are welcome at our meetings. For further details please contact Petra Butler, Patient Experience Manager, by email: sxicb-wsx ahp peg@nhs net or visit AHP website for more information and the dates of our meetings

NORTHBOURNE MEDICAL CENTRE AND

Open Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 6.30 pm

Telephone number 01273 464640

MANOR PRACTICE

Open Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 6.30pm

Telephone number 01273 596077

Please note that the telephone lines both at Northbourne and Manor are closed between 1 pm and 2 pm.

Q: When is the best time to call to book a GP appointment?

A: For ‘urgent on the day’ appointments, please call the surgery as early as you can. The telephone lines are open from 8 00 am

For ‘routine or pre-bookable routine’ appointments, please call the surgery later in the morning or in the afternoon. You will be offered the most suitable appointment (telephone consultation, face to face appointment or a video consultation via Push Doctor) or asked to use other services which may be more appropriate - like Pharmacies, Urgent Treatment Centres or A&E.

Q: Can a GP appointment be booked in person?

A: Yes, it can. However, before you come to the surgery, we would like to encourage you to telephone us first, as sometimes there might be another service more appropriate for your condition. Our team will be able to advise you on this

Q: Is there any other option?

A: Yes, there is Appointments can be requested by filling in an eConsult on our Website The eConsult is open Monday to Friday from 7 00 am to 12 00 pm (Noon) More information on eConsult can be found in the article overleaf

Produced in co-operation with our Patient Engagement Group

SHOREHAM HEALTH CENTRE

Open Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 6.30 pm

Telephone number 01273 466052

Please note that the telephone lines are closed between 12 45 pm and 2 pm

Q: When is the best time to call to book a GP appointment?

A: Anytime during Shoreham Health Centre opening times due to the GP led triage appointment system. This applies to all appointments – on the day, urgent and routine. Everyone wishing to book a GP appointment is asked a series of questions by the Reception team, which are immediately reviewed by the triage GP. Based on the answers given, the GP will advise what type of appointment is needed, with whom and when, or whether there may be another possible intervention which might be more appropriate – like Push Doctor (video call consultation), Pharmacies, Urgent Treatment Centres or A&E. GP led triage will be rolled out to other AHP sites in the near future.

Q: Can a GP appointment be booked in person?

A: Yes. You can come to the surgery to book the appointment. Our Reception team will ask you to fill in a GP led triage form, which will be triaged by the GP and the most suitable appointment will be offered or other services suggested.

Q: Is there any other option?

A: Yes, there is. Appointments can be requested by filling in an eConsult on our Website. The eConsult is open Monday to Friday from 7 00 am to 12 00 pm (Noon) More information on eConsult can be found in the article below.

DOWNSWAY SURGERY

Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8.00 am to 12.30 pm and 2 pm to 6.30 pm

Wednesday 8.30 to 12.30 pm

Telephone number 01273 592764

Please note that the telephone lines are closed between 12 45 pm and 2 pm

Q: When is the best time to call to book a GP appointment?

A: All calls to Downsway Surgery are diverted to Shoreham Health Centre and requests for a GP appointment will follow the GP led triage system

Q: Can a GP appointment be booked in person?

A: Yes. You can come to the surgery to book the appointment Our Reception team will ask you to fill in a GP led triage form, which will be added to your medical records. It will be forwarded to the triage GP at Shoreham Health Centre for a review, who will suggest the best type of appointment for you Please note that it might be easier and more convenient for Dowsnway patients to book the appointment by a telephone call rather than in person

Q: Is there any other option?

A: Yes, there is. Appointments can be requested by filling in an eConsult on our Website The eConsult is open Monday to Friday from 7.00 am to 12.00 pm (Noon). More information on eConsult can be found in the article below

Home visit request - ALL AHP SITES - our GPs carry out home visits during the middle of day Therefore for any urgent/same day home visit requests, please contact your surgery before 12.00 pm (Noon).

Please avoid contacting your surgery for routine/general enquiries on Monday mornings or the day after Bank Holidays as is it usually a very busy day This will allow the Practice to prioritise patients with urgent medical needs Thank you

ECONSULT

eConsult is an online medical form which enables patients (their carers or parents) to submit their symptoms and also to request administrative help from the surgery electronically The eConsult is accessible on our website Monday to Friday 7 am to 12 pm (Noon) It usually takes up to 48 hours (excluding Saturday and Sunday) for the submitted eConsults to be triaged. Based on your request you will be contacted by your surgery usually by a telephone or a text message. https://www.adurhealthpartnership.co.uk/e-consult/

What can you submit or request via AHP eConsult:

- Adult Health Problems and Child Health Problems

- Sick notes, test results, administrative help

- Review for long term conditions, medication review and contraception review

Please note: eConsult is not suitable if you want to contact the surgery with regards to an urgent or life threatening condition Please either call your surgery, NHS 111 or in emergencies, please dial 999

Have you made a Will or is it up to date?

IF you die without a Will it can be a nightmare for those you leave behind and your estate may not pass to those you wished to benefit. Your estate would pass in accordance with the Intestacy Rules, which set out who will be entitled to inherit. If you have no living relatives and do not have a Will, your estate will pass to the Crown.

Why make a Will

A Will sets out who is to benefit from your money, property and possessions (your estate) after your death. There are many good reasons to make a Will including:

• You can decide what happens to your estate when you die.

• You may want to provide for your partner - some people think that after they have been living with their partner for a couple of years, they become ‘common law’ spouses with the same rights as married couples/ civil partners. This is not the case.

• You can appoint guardians for any children under the age of 18.

• If you have children from a previous relationship, you can ensure that those children also benefit from your estate, as well as providing for your partner or spouse and any other children.

• You can make sure you don’t pay more Inheritance Tax than is necessary.

• You can decide what should happen to pets.

• Property owned as ‘Joint tenants’ automatically passes to the surviving co-owner and you may want your share to pass to someone else instead, or pass it into a trust.

Although it is possible to write a Will yourself, it is advisable to use a qualified lawyer. Wills are legal documents and small errors can cause huge problems. There are various legal formalities that need to be followed and if these are not followed correctly, your Will may not be valid. Problems can not only be very costly but may also mean that your wishes are not met. A lawyer will be able to point out things that you may not have even considered and may be able to mitigate Inheritance Tax and potential care home costs.

Why Review your existing Will

If you already have a Will, you should review it regularly to make sure it still reflects your wishes. Reasons to review your Will may include: the arrival of new children/grandchildren; the death of a beneficiary, executor, trustee or guardian; a change in your financial circumstances or a change in the law or tax rules.

Many people don’t realise that entering into a marriage or civil partnership automatically revokes an existing Will (unless expressly made in contemplation of the marriage/civil partnership) and so you may think you have a valid will when in fact, you do not.

Benfield Legal is a friendly local company who specialise in Wills, Powers of Attorney, Probate and Estate Planning. Why not visit our website

www.benfieldlegal.co.uk

Benfield Legal 01273 01 33 53 email info@benfieldlegal.co.uk

It’s all change for the group

For unattached men and women in the Worthing area, there are plenty of things to do, and somebody who has been bringing local activities to local people is Jackie Thwaites.

In May 2019 Jackie became a co-ordinator for The Group, a Sussex club for unattached men and women aged 55+. Now, she says, it’s time to hang up her organiser’s hat and simply enjoy the activities that the club has to offer. Happily, was no difficulty in finding somebody to run the Worthing club. Jackie has handed over the reins to Wendy Wetherfield.

The Group is now in its seventeenth year. It meets in Worthing on the first Monday evening of every month and also has four other venues; Brighton, Horsham, Lewes and Burgess Hill. Members receive an emailed diary twice a month.

Jackie says, “It’s been a privilege to introduce

people to The Group, and to witness the friendships that have been made. I am so pleased that Wendy is taking over, ensuring that our lovely club can continue”.

More information about the club can be seen at www.thegroup.org.uk

“My mum who has Alzheimer’s absolutely loves these sessions – it’s a wonderful activity that we can do together and she really comes alive.”

Supported and sponsored by:

For more information call 01273 286 172

Love to Move and time to chat

Love to Move is a fun, age and dementia friendly seated movement programme to music. It is suited to older adults, those living with dementia, MS and Parkinson’s and their carers. Delivered by British Gymnastics’ Love to Move coaches. There will be a nominal charge. After the class, there will be refreshments and time to chat.

Wednesdays 2.30-3.30pm, from January Shoreham Baptist Church, Western Road BN43 5WD

To book your seat please contact: cherrytolcher@hotmail.com

Supported by:

Pic: Jackie, on the right, reviews The Group diary with Wendy

Shoreham WORDFEST

After six highly successful and much enjoyed Shakespeare Festivals, Shoreham Wordfest is delighted to announce it’s seventh annual Shakespeare Celebrations, on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 April, in the Shoreham Centre and St. Mary de Haura Church.

This year we have a vibrant performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream from ‘Bowler Crab Theatre Company’ – in the words of one critic...’ What a joy....an amazing cast and a wonderful adaptation

of a much loved play..’; we have a free concert of songs, music and drama from Shakespeare and his times in the ancient and beautiful St. Mary de Haura Church;

an Elizabethan song workshop for all comers, with dances for those so inclined; a Ceilidh with a rustic supper, free tot of mead and dancing to the great sounds of Kate’s Kitchen Band, to celebrate the great Bard’s birthday.

Shorehamwordfest.com for full details and tickets

Pop Art and the Rise of Consumer Culture A talk by Colin Pink Monday 17th April

2023 10:00am - 12:00

The Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Steyning BN44 3XZ

In this talk we’ll examine the emergence of Pop Art in Britain and the USA as a reaction to the dominance of Abstract Expressionism and the rise of consumer culture in the post-war period. We’ll look at both the celebratory and critical aspects of Pop Art.

Here was a new art inspired by the popular artefacts generated by a new consumer culture of: cars, home appliances, comic books, the celebrity glamour of pop stars and lm stars, science ction, the junk we throw away, and the junk we eat: hamburgers and American pie.

Artists covered include Eduardo Paolozzi, Richard Hamilton, Peter Blake, Allen Jones, David Hockney, Pauline Boty, Robert Rauschenberg,

Jasper Johns, Andy Warhol, Ray Lichtenstein, Marisol, Claes Oldenburg, Robert Indiana, James Rosenquist, and Tom Wesselman. Free to members; visitors £10 donation.

steyning@theartssociety.org

www.theartssocietysteyning.org.uk

image: Steyning Centre

‘Eco Church’ – Caring for the environment at St Mary de Haura

Who hasn’t at some stopped for a moment in the churchyard at St Mary’s? It is one of the few places where you can escape the bustle of our busy town. Over the years, the trees have grown tall and it has become a haven for wildlife.

The Shoreham and District Ornithological Society have put up bird boxes, and they monitor birds nesting in the churchyard. Volunteers tend and garden both the graves and flower beds, and have planted gorgeous plants. It is not surprising that churchyards are often referred to as God’s acre.

Sitting in the churchyard, you can’t help be reminded that St Mary de Haura is more than just an ancient building – it’s an entire eco-system. The churchyard is now closed for burials and responsibility for its major upkeep rests with Adur and Worthing Council, who undertake regular grass-cutting and all the tree maintenance. Nonetheless, the church remains committed to protecting and preserving the beauty of the natural environment in and around the church and to reducing our environmental footprint as much as possible.

To take forward this environmental commitment, St Mary de Haura is involved in a project called ‘Eco Church’: a nationwide scheme which encourages churches to be greener and more environmentally aware. At St Mary’s we are examining our commitment to environmental responsibility in different areas of the church’s life, including our buildings and the churchyard. Part of this includes meeting a commitment set by the Church of England to attain net-zero emissions by 2023. But it also involves a

wider plan to show how we can become greener and more environmentally aware. For example, we are hoping to attract more wildlife to the churchyard by avoiding the use of pesticides and weed killers and are looking at keeping some areas of the grass unmown during May to encourage more

wildflowers.

Of course, this environmental mission carries unique challenges when it comes to the historic, Grade 1-listed building! For example, how can you insulate 900-year-old walls and masonry? How can you ensure energy-efficiency when electrical and heating systems are several decades old? Working in partnership with the Council, voluntary groups and local community is essential for making progress. So too is the contribution made by the Friends of St Mary’s, who seek to

support the costly work needed to update and improve the energy efficiency of our buildings.

To find our more about our environmental mission at St Mary’s or to become more involved, please contact the Vicar: vicar@ stmarydehaura.org.uk. Details of the Friends of St Mary’s can be found below and on our website.

For more information, please visit the website: www.stmarydehaura.org.uk

ARE YOU A FRIEND OF ST MARY’S?

It only costs £10 a year to support the maintenance and restora�on

this

building in the heart of Shoreham

Find out more on the Friends page: www.stmarydehaura.org.uk

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We pride ourselves on our no pressure sales approachwe 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.

Just as not all used cars are the same you will realise that not all used car dealers are the same. Regardless of the car you buy, most independent ‘dealers’ will offer you a warranty which is not fit for purpose either because it is too short or it doesn’t cover important items on your car. Some ‘dealers’ may even try to dodge the warranty question all together! Here at Manor Car Sales we dare to be different and that is why we offer all of our cars for sale with our EXCLUSIVE 6 month MCS Warranty

Local community Film

ROPETACKLE CINEMA presents

A FAMILY FILM DC LEAGUE OF SUPER PETS

Kryto the Super-Dog and Superman are inseparable best friends sharing the same superpowers and fighting crime side by side in Metropolis. However, Kryto must master his own powers for a rescue mission when Superman is kidnapped.

Cert PG, duration 105 mins. Animation.

Tuesday 4th April, 2.00 pm. Tickets available from Box Office or on-line, £4.

A ROPETACKLE FILM CLUB FILM THE KILLING OF A SACRED DEER

A highly rated idiosyncratic horror movie presented as part of the Ropetackle Film Club 2022/23 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 - details below.

Cert 15, duration 121 mins.

Thursday 13th April, 7.30 pm. 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/.

AN EVENING FILM MOONAGE DAYDREAM

A spectacular documentary portrait of an extraordinary pop star - David Bowie, one of the greatest, most influential musicians of the 20th century. Granted unrestricted access to the Bowie catalogue, director Brett Morgen gives us rare and never-before-released archive performances of some of the most anthemic art-pop earworms ever recorded.

Please note, this screening is incorrectly advertised in the brochure as Tues 14 April.

Cert 15, duration 135 mins.

Friday 14th April, 7.30 pm. Tickets available from Box Office or on-line. £7.

A RELAXED AND FRIENDLY FILM open to all BORN FREE

Presented in relaxed and friendly conditions - suitable for all, especially people with any form of memory loss. The beautiful and heart-warming true story of Joy and George Adamson, the couple who rescue three orphaned lion cubs and send two away to zoos. They call the third Elsa and she becomes a beloved family pet. But the fhe day comes when they must either return an older Elsa to the wild or send her to a zoo.

Cert U duration 95 mins.

Monday 17th April, 2.00 pm. Tickets available from Box Office or on-line, £5.

AN EXHIBITION ON SCREEN VERMEER - THE GREATEST EXHIBITION

In 2023, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam will open its doors to the largest Vermeer exhibition in history, bringing together Vermeer’s most famous masterpieces, including Girl With A Pearl Earring. This new Exhibition on Screen film invites audiences to a private view.

Cert PG, duration 90 mins.

Wednesday 19th April, 7.30 pm. Tickets available from Box Office or on-line. £12.

A MATINEE FILM SEE HOW THEY RUN

A wonderfully funny comedy mystery that honours the whodunnit genre with wit, charm and admiration. In the West End of 1950s London, plans for a movie version of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap come to an abrupt halt after a pivotal member of the cast is murdered.

Cert 12, duration 98 mins.

Tuesday 25th April, 2.00 pm. Tickets available from Box Office or on-line. £5.

MY FIRST CINEMA THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR

An adorable friendly-faced caterpillar eats everything in sight – including apples, pears, oranges, cupcakes and lollipops – which gives him tummy ache!

Cert U, duration 25 mins. Animation.

Friday 28th April. 11.00 am. £4.00 child & adult pair, £3 per additional child or adult, under 18 months old free –tickets from Box Office or on-line.

Adur Ukraine Support Association

Welcome to AUSA

The Association has arranged many activities in Adur including the formation of the Nightingales choir, regular visits to local places of interest, the establishment of our hiking club , childrens activities , opportunities to learn about Ukrainian culture and the language and, on the afternoon of 16th April, by kind invitation of the Southwick

Community Centre a celebration of the Orthodox Easter

For more information about the Association, details of our many activities and how to contact us please visit our website at www.adurukrainesupport.org.uk

Southlanders Community Cafe

Milward Day Centre, Wilmot Road Shoreham.

Open 9.00am to 12.00pm every Monday (except Bank Holidays)

All Ages Welcome - hot & cold drinks/light snacks available.

Come and browse our Bric-a-brac, Books, Baby Knitting, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable from the Allotments (when in Season) - All at very good prices. For more information please visit our Website: Southlanders.org.uk’

- the Adur Ukraine Support Association, supporting the community of displaced Ukrainians in the Adur area the needs of those Ukrainians and their host and promoting Ukrainian culture and heritage

Acupuncture for Pain Relief: A Safe and Effective Treatment

Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine originating in China over 2000 years ago. It involves the insertion of fine needles into specific points on the body to stimulate the flow of energy and promote healing. In recent years, acupuncture has gained popularity in the Western world as a safe and effective treatment for pain relief. In 2021, acupuncture was included by NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) as a recommended treatment option for chronic pain. To be included in these guidelines, means that acupuncture has been shown in many clinical trials to have robust results.

Acupuncture can be used to treat a variety of pain conditions. It has been shown that acupuncture works by stimulating the body’s natural painkilling endorphins and reducing inflammation by bringing fresh anti-inflammatory properties mobilised in the bloodstream to the site of pain. This addresses the lack of free-flow or stagnation the Chinese describe. In addition to the needle insertion, where indicated, the acupuncturist may use some of the other tools at their disposal which are part of a Chinese medicine approach. This could include Moxibustion, Cupping therapy, Electro-acupuncture and Gua Sha massage.

As well as pain relief, acupuncture can also have other health benefits, such as improving sleep, and reducing stress and anxiety. During the initial consultation, a comprehensive medical and lifestyle

history is taken which allows a diagnosis and refined treatment approach. In this way, the treatment is truly individual and holistic.

In conclusion, acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for pain relief if you are looking for a natural and non-invasive way to manage your pain.

Shona Campbell is an acupuncturist who is registered with the British Acupuncture Council, and working from Shoreham Osteopathy Clinic.

Please visit her website www. acupuncturebysea.co.uk to find out more about her approach or ring the reception team at Shoreham Osteopathy Centre on 01273 567654 to make an appointment.

There is a famous Chinese saying“If there is free flow there is no pain. If there is pain, there is lack of free flow.’

Local Groups

Health & Fitness

Table Tennis for the Over 50s St Giles Church Hall, Upper Shoreham Rd Shoreham. Thursdays 2.30-4.30 with refreshments. Beginners welcome a very friendly group. £4 session paid monthly. Numbers are limited MUST BOOK through:Pat on 07856 285078.

Southwick Bowls Club

Southwick Recreation Ground. We welcome new and 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

Dancercise

07973149534

Dancercise for the Over 50’s at The Shoreham CentreFridays 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

Every Monday at 12 noon in the Shoreham Yoga and Wellness Rooms: https://www. yogaandwellnessrooms. co.uk/ For further details, please email Paul: pscowper@gmail.com Tuesday yoga 6pm Shoreham Centre

Wednesday yoga online zoom 7:15pm. Saturday yoga

online zoom 10am. All classes are 1 hour https://www. nicolaharmanyoga.co.uk

07844070448

Pilates at Southwick Christian Community Church Thursday 9.3010.30am 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 be within half an hours drive from Shoreham, currently we have in excess of twenty members but there is always room for more. 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

Shoreham Book Club

We meet once a month. The

last Tuesday of each Month at the Crabtree Pub at 7.30 in the snug Please email for more information

ShorehamBySeaBookClub@ gmail.com

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 at The Castle Inn Hotel in Bramber. 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. Anyone interested in joining will be welcomed at any of our meetings.

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

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

We are 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

The Club has recently moved to Address: Sussex Yacht Club; 85/89 Brighton Rd, Shorehamby-Sea, BN43 6RF Hours: Wednesday: 7:30PM–10:00PM. So- every Wednesday we play friendly games and try to get a little better. The level ranges from people who recently learned the rules to county standard. We are looking for more members so please visit our website to findout how to contact us and learn more. Subscriptions will apply from February 1st. £5.00 per month or £50.00 for the year. Under 18: free https://shorehamchessclub.com.

Free to members, £10 donation for visitors.

Girls Brigade in SouthwickWant 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 in term time from 5.30 to 7pm

And Seniors and up meet at 7pm to 8.30pm.

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.A great selection of cakes, to eat in or

take away, and also jams with a low carbon footprint as they are mainly made from local fruit. 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.

UKESALOUD Ukulele lessons

UKULELE COURSE NEW Please Call: 07931 372694 or email: theresavcarey@hotmail. com for further details and to book your place on the course. No previous experience required. Booking essential.

Annual Sussex Car and Motor Cycle Jumble

This will be held as usual at Worthing Rugby Club, Roundstone Lane, Angmering, BN164AX on Sunday May 7th from 9am2.30pm Entry £2 Free Parking Stalls available at £20 including free breakfast bap

Display of Vintage and Classic Cars pre 1975

Food and refreshments all day including licensed bar.Phone 07760793912 or 07774655951

Southwick and Fishersgate

Horticultural Society

are holding their annual plant sale on SATURDAY 13th MAY 2023. at 10 am at Southwick Community Centre, Southwick Street BN42 4TE Admission 50p

Plans to regenerate Shoreham Harbour site get green light

Proposals to regenerate a Shoreham Harbour brownfield site and give the area an economic boost have been approved.Our planning committee has agreed that the Frosts Cars site in Brighton Road can be developed to create 176 apartments, including dozens of affordable homes, and business space.

Councillors had rejected a previous application to develop the site, but supported this scheme after the owners agreed to reduce the height of the apartment blocks and to make a number of design improvements.In addition, we are working with Vivid, a registered provider of affordable homes to ensure that there would be a greater number of affordable homes than were originally proposed.

The scheme will include public green spaces, a tree-lined central avenue, large roof gardens for residents, riverside cycling and pedestrian pathways, boules court and a play park for children. The development will also boast energy efficient materials to retain heat, as well as being fitted with LED low energy lighting, with well lit public spaces and individual heat pumps to generate heating and hot water.

The Frosts project, in Shoreham’s Western Harbour Arm, is designed to give the district an economic boost, deliver new job opportunities and provide much-needed housing.At the meeting, Vivid indicated they were keen to take on the site and would be looking to utilise Homes England funding to provide up to 100% affordable housing with a mixture of low rent and shared ownership apartments.

Sustainable travel has also featured heavily and the developer has agreed to provide land for the A259 planned cyclepath and contributions towards other sustainable transport initiatives. The scheme would also provide 41% EV charging points and up to eight car club spaces.Our planning committee was keen to ensure that West Sussex County Council (WSCC) delivers improvements to transport infrastructure, as well as ensuring that enough is done to provide enough school places and health partners carry forward plans to enhance health provision.

Cllr Steve Neocleous, Adur’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Strategic Planning, said:

“The plans for the development at the Frosts site have been amended and I am pleased that there has been a reduction in height and a reduction in the density of development for this site.“We want to support economic growth across the district and the

regeneration of Shoreham Harbour is part of that plan as we continue our efforts to modernise the area and make it an attractive place to invest in.

“But our commitment is very much focusing on the environment and that is why we want to use brownfield sites as opposed to having to look at greenfield land to help solve the shortage of housing.”

In a bid to regenerate Adur, we are working closely with businesses, developers and residents to deliver projects that will boost economic growth and provide housing. As part of the wider Shoreham Harbour Regeneration project a number of new jobs have been created with the Port Authority delivering new industrial units for start up businesses in various locations across the eastern harbour arm. Elsewhere, developer Panattoni is to transform a brownfield site close to the A27 and Shoreham Airport into a business park, which will create new jobs both in the short-term and long-term.In addition, we are also investing in Southwick Square to regenerate the shopping precinct that has suffered from a lack of investment over the years and delivering a green space for residents and visitors to enjoy with the focus on improved biodiversity.

A new housing estate at New Monks Park, in Lancing will deliver 634 much-needed homes, but as part of the planning approval will boast one of Sussex’s biggest country parks with more than 500 trees being planted, as well as a network of pathways and wooden bridges.

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Negative Space

There are many ways to compose a photograph to make it appealing to the viewer.

With my street photography I like to place a single figure close to the edge of the frame. I feel that it adds drama and tension to the scene as a split second later, the figure would be gone and just the background would be left in shot. The image here makes use of negative space. This is the area that surrounds the main subject or focal point (the positive space) that can isolate and emphasise that subject and also give a sense of place. I also happen to like the colour of the background here. That blue sets off the straw hat. There is also something else going on here as regards the design. The majority of the

space consists of verticals but this is broken up by the diagonals in the centrally placed service door and four horizontal hinge straps.

Negative space in art and photography is related to minimalist art. It simplifies an image and helps to direct the eye towards the main subject and is often a single colour with little detail but it can also have a design of its own as in my image here.

In this case I found the background doors and waited for a passing figure to complete the image before pressing the shutter button.

Steve Boyle

Find me on: instagram.com/shoreham_steve

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