Inside Shoreham and Southwick February 2023

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Editor’s Comment

Hello, Welcome to our February 2023 of Inside Shoreham. Happy Chinese New Year to all our readers and local businesses.

February is a month not only of Valentines and its promise of love, but for me it is also the promise of spring which is just around the corner. I have noticed that my bulbs are already showing their promise of flowering. Infact, it makes me incredibly excited to see what will bloom this year.

We have the latest article from Judy Upton as well as Shoreham RFC score with Chicester. The Chanctonbury Ring Morris men are looking for new members on page 19

We have local clubs and actiivties to meet new people and try a something more creative this year.

Local films at the Ropetackle Centre, which is an amazing asset in the community. We are incredibly lucky to have access to music,plays, concerts and much more.

Finally, have a creative February, enjoy the joys that Shoreham and Southwick has to offer you.

Best Angela x

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CONTENTS

5 Fantastic Reasons to Work with a Mortgage Broker...............................................

The Sussex Armoured Train ............................

Shoreham RFC ................................................

Chanctonbury Ring Morris Men ......................

Local Groups.....................................................

Similarities and Differeneces............................

Put Foot First.....................................................

Where there’s a Need, There is a Lion............

St Mary De Haura ...........................................

Ropetackle Cinema..........................................

Southlands Hospital League of Friends .........

Community boost for the Meads .....................

Safe in Sussex’s ..............................................

Southwick Theatre lay..................................

Index Page................................................

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5 FANTASTIC REASONS TO WORK WITH A MORTGAGE BROKER

While you can take out a mortgage without the support of a mortgage broker, their help can be invaluable.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, moving home or remortgaging, a broker can help you understand all your options and could help you save money. Here are five reasons to choose an independent broker. How could a mortgage broker help you?

1. A mortgage broker will search the market with your needs in mind: There are many mortgage lenders available, and some don’t have a high street presence. If you’re applying for a mortgage alone, it can be difficult and time-consuming to go through all your options and understand the criteria of each provider. If you work with a mortgage broker, they’ll help you find the right deal for you. In some cases, a mortgage broker may also be able to access a better rate of interest than you would receive if you applied alone.

2. They can explain the different mortgage options to you: There are several different types of mortgages you’ll need to consider – do you want a repayment or interest-only mortgage? Would you prefer the interest rate to be fixed or variable? A mortgage broker can explain the different options available to you. Tailored advice means you can understand how your decisions will affect your finances now and in the future.

3. A mortgage broker can provide support throughout the application process: Applying for a new mortgage can seem complex. A mortgage broker will work with you throughout the process, such as checking your paperwork to avoid any mistakes. It can make the process smoother and mean if you have any questions, there’s someone you can speak to.

4. They can offer guidance about financial protection: As well as helping you with your mortgage needs, a mortgage broker can also offer guidance about financial protection. Financial protection can provide you with a safety net when you need it most. Depending on the type of protection you pick, it may pay out if you’re unable to work due to illness or provide a lump sum if you or your partner passes away.

5. A mortgage broker can help you secure a new deal when your current one ends: Often, you’ll need to take out a new mortgage when your current deal ends to access the lowest interest rates available. When your mortgage deal ends, you will usually be moved on to your lender’s standard variable rate, which often isn’t competitive. It could mean you’re paying a higher rate of interest than you need to.

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The Sussex Armoured Train

On Saturday the 19th of May 1894, the international press gathered in the afternoon, as it was revealed that the 1st Sussex Artillery Volunteers had become the only regiment in the British Empire equipped with an armoured train.

The regiment itself had been recruited from employees of the London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway. A detachment was deployed at Shoreham Fort and the regiment’s task at the time was to defend the entire length of the Sussex coast from a German invasion.

The idea for an armoured train had come about after an inspection of coastal defences. Shoreham Fort was considered adequate, but it was thought the older Napoleonic Martello Towers along the coast could not repel the modern warships of the German navy. Colonel Charles Boxall, a Brighton solicitor, along with his officers, came up with the solution. This was the ‘Flying Martello’ - a train mounted with cannons to broadside the German navy and landing craft of the invasion force. A camouflaged armoured train had the advantage of using the cover of the countryside or a coastal town, as it fired shells over buildings and onto the landing beaches or directly at ships at sea. The enemy would find it difficult to spot the train and retaliate against it.

The idea for mounting cannons on rolling stock had initially been rejected by engineers because of the weight of the guns and the recoil when fired, which would tip the train over and off of the track. Railway and artillery experts suggested that a train could carry and fire a cannon however, if the carriage was counterweighted with from five to ten tons of metal. For heavier ordnance it was proposed larger rail trucks would be

mounted upon bogies that would be bolted down before firing. This would though restrict the train’s ability to shoot and then move to a new position, possibly making it easier for enemy ships to target.

The 1st Sussex Artillery Volunteers, who were employed by Brighton Railway Works, had pressed on with their project and had built an armoured gun carriage. The cannon was a 40-pounder Armstrong breech-loaded gun - the type favoured by the Royal Navy. It was taken from Shoreham Fort and mounted on to a turntable upon a railway truck and encased in armour. The cannon was then able to turn in any direction and fire the required broadside.

The armoured train came in for a considerable share of attention at its unveiling to the international press at its military trial in Seaford. The train consisted of a locomotive, its gun carriage mounted with the 40-pounder cannon and a further two carriages containing four sets of horse harnesses, gunners and ammunition. The harnesses meant that if the locomotive failed or was damaged, the gun carriage could be towed to safety by horses.

The train was covered in a mix of iron and steel 18-inch thick armoured plating. Colonel Boxall explained the mechanics of the train’s operation to his enthusiastic

Armoured train. Railway Museum

The Sussex Armoured Train

twenty-round broadside it was reported by The Graphic Magazine that, ‘the gun and carriage behaved beautifully, standing on the rails, as firmly as on a rock, while not a pebble of the railway line was shaken.’ There was no danger of the train overturning. The Sussex armoured train never saw active service in England. It is believed it was later shipped out to South Africa to take part in the Boer War.

Commander-In-Chief, the Duke of Cambridge. During its demonstration, the cannon was turned to broadside a target out at sea. Lord Charles Beresford, who described the train as a veritable fort on wheels, fired the second shot. In a

Sources:

The Graphic Magazine 6th July 1895

The Evening Journal 1903

Railway Museum

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Sunday 15th of January 2023 Shoreham Pirates vs Chichester U12

At Oaklands Park in Chichester on a glorious winter morning the Shoreham Pirates faced off against Chichester U12s. Both teams started off the first half very strong with each team only momentarily gaining ground between turn overs until Jayden Wheeler managed to break through the Chichester defensive line to get the ball down over the line in the 8th minute.

After another flurry of turn overs Chichester manged to bring it even with a try of their own in the 12th minute, before Shoreham managed to take the lead again when Max Thompson beat the Chichester defence to dot the ball down in the 14th minute of the first half.

The remainder of the first half saw the ball repeatedly turned over with neither team able to convert the advantage to a try. After the break, the Chichester team appeared to be reinvigorated, managing to get a try within the first minute of the whistle and kept on pressing hard winning multiple turn overs to get another try in the 26th minute of the game.

Unfortunately for Shoreham after a string of knocks which appeared to disturb the balance, they didn’t seem to be able to come out and deliver the performance that was required to stop the heavy onslaught of Chichester which resulted in Chichester managing to score a further two tries in the second half leaving the final score 25-10. If you would like to come down or require further information

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Chanctonbury Ring Morris Men

Chanctonbury Ring Morris Men have been local guardians of the ancient tradition of Morris dancing since the early 1950s, and will celebrate their 70th anniversary in 2023. And they are looking for new recruits, to help carry their good work into the future.

then the next thing to do is to get in touch!

Chanctonbury dance at local pubs on a Wednesday evening most weeks from May until September; then practice, from October until April.

They practice in the Catholic Church Hall in Henfield, on Wednesday evenings, from 8:00pm until 10:00pm. Then they retire to The Plough for a beer and animated conversation.

So, what sort of person makes a good Morris Man?

“Well, all sorts, really! We are all quite fit, of course, but we come in all shapes and sizes, and from all walks of life; amongst our number we include an astrophysicist, a plumber, a civil servant, even a glider pilot!”

Morris dancing involves mostly a set of six or eight dancers, and the dances might be quite old, although Chanctonbury have devised half a dozen dances of their own more recent tradition. Many English villages would have had their own Morris sides, and at country fairs over the last 250years or so the dancers would have entertained and shown off their skills. Today there are still

displays of Morris dancing at public events, but mostly it will be found outside (or inside!) local pubs, still entertaining local folk. Often there will be music and singing after dancing. If all this sounds inspiring,

Look them up at www.crmm. org.uk Then join them for a chat in The Plough at about 10:00pm after practice, or go along to a practice and see what it’s all about. Or do both!

“Morris dancing is lots of FUN! Come and join in!”

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 07973149534

Dancercise

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.

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. For more details go to www. southwickcameraclub.co.uk or you can email us at southwickcameraclub@gmail.com

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.

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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.

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 9:30am 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

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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.

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All Done On Ginger Beer by Sarah Benton Monday 13th February 2023

In the early 1900s, Lilian Baylis took charge of the Old Vic Theatre, then a Temperance Hall selling coffee and ginger beer, and was asked to put on entertainments for local working-class people. Using ginger beer crates for scenery, she staged opera, Shakespeare and ballet, leading her to create the English National Opera, Royal National Theatre and The Royal Ballet. This talk charts the achievement of Lilian Baylis and the stars she worked with. The Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, BN44 3XZ 10:00am - 12:00. Free to members, £10 donation for visitors.

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Similarities and Differences

If you take photographs on a regular basis you will eventually find that you repeat your approach at times either by design or subconsciously.

Here, I have grouped three such images together as a triptych.

They were all taken in Arles, France during their Photo Festival 2022.

The images all feature a human figure, an exhibited photograph and one or more chairs. However each image is very different in composition and storytelling.

The left hand image depicts an empty chair in the foreground and a man walking down the hill. Will he turn the corner and sit on the chair with the poster displayed overhead ? Perhaps he vacated the chair a while ago and is now returning.

The right hand image shows a corner of an outside photographic exhibition.

Note how the woman’s arm mirrors that of the couple hugging in the displayed image. The slatted table and chairs throw interesting shadows which visually enliven the foreground. The figure in central picture is part of the large canvas backdrop as is the wooden stool but there is a ‘real’ stool in front and if you look closely, a transparent plastic chair to the right. So there are many similarities of subject matter in these photographs but they all have different narratives. The other elements which help to successfully present images in close groups is to ensure that images are the same or at least similar size and that colour tones are harmonious. Also try to

arrange the images in the most visually appealing way. For my set here, I placed the brightest picture in the centre. Not only that, the dominant figure on the left hand image sits in the top corner, walking into the scene and may have looked unbalanced if placed anywhere else in the set. Each individual image was carefully composed at the time of taking, if you group images together you need to be mindful of the composition as a group or set whether that is a pair of pictures or an entire exhibition wall.

You can see more of my photographs on www. instagram.com/shoreham_steve

Put Feet First

Karen the Podiatrist at First Foot Clinic Ltd, Shoreham-by-Sea, are putting your feet first by supporting Diabetes UK and The Society of Chiropodist and Podiatrists. The aim of “Put Feet First” is to improve the quality and awareness of foot care for those with Diabetes.

Karen comments “The media regularly highlights the complications of diabetes on the foot and here at First Foot Clinic we support Diabetes UK in their aim of raising awareness of looking after your feet. Your feet are so important; we tend to take them for granted and only seek help when we find a problem. It is the input of timely, quality foot health intervention that can help to prevent foot ulcers and potential amputations”.

At First Foot Clinic our New Patient Assessment is designed to identify and deal with any potential problems with your foot health whether you are coming in just to have your nails cut or indeed have diabetes.

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Where there’s a Need, There’s a Lion!

As the long month of January rolls by, if you’re thinking of some new year resolutions, your local Lions Club could be just the answer.

Maybe you’d like to join an organisation whose core value is to help others. Maybe you’re looking to make new friends whilst supporting a worthy cause. Or, perhaps you think you could fill a one-off role at one of our many events? Adur East Lions is a Club of like-minded people, trying to help local and international causes. Just give us a Google to learn so much more about us…. Every year we plan events, not just to raise money, but also as a service in our communities.

Annual events cover a wide range of activities, such as the Family Fun Day in Buckingham Park, Marie Curie Street Collection, Brain Tumour Research Golf Day, Easter Egg Raffles, Tea Social events for the elderly, Santa’s Grotto and even a Car Boot on Adur Rec. We’ve also run Melanoma and Diabetes Testing events.

Even if you don’t want to join the Club, you could just become a "Friend of Lions", and help out at any of these events. If you do fancy making some cakes (for our Fun Day or Tea Socials), being a Street Collector, a Gazebo erector. a Donkey Helper (no joke, we’re talking real donkeys!), or even a Social Media Assistant, we’d love to hear from you! Alternatively, perhaps there’s a new event you’d like to help us run?

Adur East Lions meet once a month at the Southwick Indoor Bowling Club to discuss all our upcoming events. We also have a lively social committee, who arrange regular coffee mornings or activities (like bowling or pitch n putt) and theres even an annual weekend away.

So, if you’ve been thinking you’d like to give back to your community, please get in touch with us. If you subsequently decided to become a member of the Club, you’d also be part of the decision making process - helping to decide who we can help. This might, for example, be through donations to a local food bank, a local Charity or an individual in need.

On a final note, Adur East Lions wishes to thank all the people of Shoreham, Southwick and Fishersgate (and any others), who supported us during our Christmas activities. We attended Southwick Christmas Fair with our Sleigh on 3rd December, where Santa and his Elf gave out free toys to the Children. We also did the same at Shoreham Farmers Market on the 10th December. Our Sleigh & Santa toured the streets of Fishersgate and Southwick, not to mention several sessions at Santa’s Grotto, located at Manor Cottage in Southwick. In total, we raised over £4,000 and this would not have been possible without the help of our many Friends and volunteers and the generosity of our local community. The money will help us support those most in need. If you’d like to get involved. or just find out more, call us on 0345 833 7356 or check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/adureastlionsclub.com

St Mary de Haura - a church with

Throughout December 2022, St Mary de Haura resounded with festive seasonal

music.

We hosted concerts by local choral groups, and musicians; also welcoming local schools and colleges for their Carol Services. Once again, a highlight was the Town Carol Service on Christmas Eve. This Service of Lessons, Carols and choral music has been a popular event for many years, led by the Choir of St Mary de Haura and guest singers. This year, we paid respect to the people of Ukraine with two Ukrainian traditional carols - the Carol of the Bells and the overwhelmingly poignant Long the night. Music by English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams was also featured, marking the 150th anniversary of his birth. Music plays an important role in the worship and life of St Mary’s throughout the year. Our Services are enriched by choral and organ music – and we support the local community by providing quality music at weddings, funerals, memorial and school services.

The church acoustics are ideal for music with its splendid, vaulted ceiling - a perfect setting for concerts large and small. Musical events are promoted by our charity Music at St Mary de Haura, encouraging music in the community with concerts in a wide variety of instrumental and vocal music, performed both by distinguished professionals and local amateur ensembles.

You can support and become a Member of Music at St Mary de Haura. Members receive advance details of special services and concerts and are entitled to a price reduction at certain events. During the year, social events for members are arranged and a newsletter circulated.

The Choir of St Mary de Haura is key to the provision of uplifting music in our Services.

The choir is an SATB, robed choir – a friendly group of around 10 regular members, singing at the 10am Eucharist every Sunday and at a Cathedral style Choral Evensong (third Sunday, 6pm).Guest singers regularly augment the choir on special occasions. The choir’s schedule includes special Services at Advent, Christmas, Passiontide and Easter. The repertoire is adventurous and varied, covering a wide range from mediaeval to modern, both a cappella and accompanied by our magnificent organ.

Choir membership includes a mixture of amateur singers and former choral scholars. Rehearsals are on Friday evenings from 7.30 to 9pm and enquiries are always welcome from prospective singers. An ability to sing in tune is essential and some music reading ability is beneficial. Enthusiasm and commitment are equally desirable!

For choir information, please contact Stuart Hutchinson, Director of Music & Organist

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E-mail: organist@stmarydehaura.org.uk

For information regarding membership of Music at St Mary de Haura, please visit the Music page on the church website: www. stmarydehaura.org.uk

ARE YOU A FRIEND OF ST MARY’S?

It only costs £10 a year to support the maintenance and restoration of this beautiful building in the heart of Shoreham

Please consider supporting: www. stmarydehaura.org.uk

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ROPETACKLE CINEMA presents

A FAMILY FILM THE BIG KNIGHTS

The Big Knights - Sir Boris (finest swordsman), Sir Morris (most enthusiastic), Sir Horace the Dog and Sir Doris the Hamster - are strong, brave and incredibly dim-witted. They solve crises, but causing destruction and mayhem in the process, and coexist with wicked witches, mobile phones, hydro-electric dams and mad scientists.

Cert U, duration 70 mins. Animation.

Tuesday 14th February, 2.00 pm. Tickets available from Box Office or on-line, £4.

An EXHIBITION ON SCREEN HOPPER: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY

Edward Hopper’s work is the most recognisable art in America. Countless painters, photographers, filmmakers and musicians have been influenced by his art, but who was he, and how did he create such a bounty of notable work? “Hopper” brings to life America’s arguably most influential artist.

Cert 12A, duration 95 mins.

Wednesday 15th February, 7.30 pm. Tickets available from Box Office or on-line. £12.

A RELAXED AND FRIENDLY FILM open to all THE RAILWAY CHILDREN

Presented in relaxed and friendly conditions - suitable for all, especially people with any form of memory loss. Step back to a world of period innocence in this film about a mother and children who fall on hard times after their father is falsely imprisoned. They move near a railway station with inevitable adventures until the day of their father’s release.

Cert U duration 109 mins.

Monday 20th February, 2.00 pm. Tickets available from Box Office or on-line, £5.

ROPETACKLE CINEMA presents MY FIRST CINEMA ZOG

A keen but accident-prone little dragon

goes to Dragon School to learn to become a grown-up dragon. Based on the muchloved story by Julia Donaldson.

Cert U, duration 25 mins. Animation.

Friday 24th February. 11.00 am. £4.00 child & adult pair, £3 per additional child or adult, under 18 months old free tickets from Box Office or on-line.

ROPETACKLE CINEMA presents a MATINEE FILM OPERATION MINCEMEAT

The British government take the corpse of a homeless man, dress him up in an officer’s uniform, fill his pockets with false documents and hope to pull the wool over the Nazis’ eyes. Tense, romantic, thrilling, unexpectedly funny and endlessly surprising, this is the human story of the soldiers we seldom see, who fight a different sort of war in shadows and deception.

Cert 12A, duration 128 mins.

Tuesday 28th February, 2.00 pm. Tickets available from Box Office or on-line.£5.

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Southlands Hospital League of Friends

The League was started on 7th February1950 by the Shoreham & Southwick Rotary Club and the Inner Wheel and it is interesting to note that the first gift to the hospital were two deck chairs.

From this humble beginning the League has grown and has become part of the local community. For the last seventy years we have been privileged to serve Southlands Hospital both patients and staff with amenities such as televisions, telephones, curtains, furniture etc. to name but a few.

But also providing much needed medical equipment thus enabling the consultants, surgeons and doctors to have the most up to date technology to treat patients this costing many thousands of pounds.

Donations in recent years have included a new entrance for the harness block of Southlands £70,000, £50,000 towards the scanner at Worthing hospital, £25,000 for the Diabetes Centre and £25,000 for Security cameras. More recently the Friends gave £85,000 towards equipment in the new eye care centre as well as physio equipment, seating in dermatology plus many other items throughout the hospital.

Over the years the Friends have given in excess of 1 million pounds to provide much needed facilities/equipment to meet the needs and comfort of staff and patients of Western Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. All of this could not have been achieved without the help of a wonderful band of volunteers, they turn out in all weathers and even at short notice to provide help and

Friends from continuing to fund and supply items to most of the various clinics.

The hard part came when the Friends had to give up their original shop and tea bar to a commercial enterprise under a tendering process implemented by the Trust, however due to some pressure and help from the public a replacement tea bar facility was created in the new Eye Care Centre, although small in size it is still able to provide an excellent service to the patients and staff. If you would like to join the team and volunteer to help in the tea bar, contact the manager on 01903 285222 ext 83637

Our work for the hospital is made possible by the generosity and continuing support of our volunteers and the generosity of the public. If you would like to donate or become a regular subscriber members contact the Hon.Secretary, League of Friends of Southlands Hospital, Eye Care Centre, Southlands Hospital, Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham-by-Se, West Sussex BN43 6TQ.

Community boost for The Meads in Shoreham

Based in Shoreham, The Meads has an open area that includes a children’s play area and an enclosed section that is used by neighbouring Swiss Gardens Primary School between 9am and 4pm on school days and the public the rest of the time.

The enclosed green space is so popular that it becomes heavily worn, with a mixture of bare or poor grass cover and an uneven surface that makes it unsafe for school activities and dog walkers during wetter months. The challenge has been how to reconcile the school’s need for better play and sports facilities with our commitment for a sustainable future for The Meads, which includes keeping the area green and supporting the Friends of the Meads in planting to enhance biodiversity.

In an innovative move, West Sussex County Council and ourselves are supporting a plan to lay a hybrid pitch that is a mixture of mainly natural grass interwoven with synthetic fibres, making it far more durable. Grass is sown into the synthetic fibres providing stability by protecting the natural grass as it grows, as well as during use. If given the go-ahead it will be the first hybrid pitch installed by the Council.

We will manage the project,

own the site but lease the enclosed school field to West Sussex County Council for use by Swiss Gardens. The cost of the hybrid pitch would be funded by more than £247,000 in contributions that were agreed with Hyde Homes as part of the nearby Ropetackle North development and are held for school improvements by the county council’s education team.

Cllr Angus Dunn, Adur’s Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources, said:

“The Meads is extremely popular with so many different people in the community of all ages. As residents and those who use it know, the grass there can become incredibly boggy and therefore unsafe, making it a wasted space for several months.

“We’ve worked really hard to try to find a suitable compromise here and by delivering a hybrid pitch this will give pupils at Swiss Gardens Primary School much improved facilities and better access to physical exercise, as well as allowing the community to use it safely all year round without any cost to the taxpayer.

“This project will be the result of us, West Sussex County Council and the developers working together to deliver a

first-class facility for the whole community.”

Cllr Nigel Jupp, West Sussex County Council’s Cabinet Member for Learning and Skills, added:

“The county council and Swiss Gardens Primary School very much welcome the proposal to create a high quality, all-weather playing surface at The Meads which will benefit so many in the local community.

“This will be especially welcome news for families of Swiss Gardens, who are in real need of outdoor playing space that their children can enjoy using all year round. This has our full support and the County Council and the school will be working closely with Adur to progress these plans as swiftly as possible.”

We conducted a public consultation in 2021 to see what residents wanted for the green space with three options, ranging from simply installing a new draining system to building a 3G artificial pitch with floodlighting.However, a hybrid pitch being installed would allow the pitch to be used more often without damage and would last longer than a fully synthetic 3G pitch, which has a limited lifespan as the synthetic fibres provide stability as it protects the natural grass.

The Meads Recreation Ground could get a state-of-the-art hybrid pitch to benefit residents, community groups, school children and dog walkers.

Safe in Sussex’s Gingerbread House Success!

West Sussex based charity Safe in Sussex held their annual Gingerbread House Event in December, which combined both community and business entries.

West Sussex based charity Safe in Sussex held their annual Gingerbread House Event in December, which combined both community and business entries. The event took place in December at St Oscar Romero School, Goring by Sea. There were some stunning and very creative gingerbread houses on display. The event raised over £3,000 for the charity which supports people experiencing domestic abuse. It was the 5th year that Safe in Sussex has held their signature Business/Community Gingerbread House Decorating Competition with a record breaking 22 local businesses taking part. A competition for the public was also held and this included a Freestyle competition where participants created their own Gingerbread House from scratch to show their creative talents. All the competitions were judged on Imagination, Inspiration & Appearance. A total of 184 gingerbread house packs were made by Gingerbread World for the event.

The charity was very fortunate to have two businesses sponsor the Gingerbread Fundraising event, with CommPoint, the main sponsor for the second year running. And Equity Release Sussex who kindly sponsored the Freestyle competition this year. Equity Release Sussex also sponsored two Refuges along with EJ Moyle LLP who also sponsored a refuge enabling women and children to participate.

The winners this year included, Ellie, aged 12 who won the Children’s decorating competition and said “I enjoyed making and decorating my house and it felt really good to win. I know what important work Safe in Sussex do to help so many people and the Gingerbread House Competition is a great way for us to support them every year”

The ‘Chi Ladies’, Georgie and Christina won the Adult’s decorating competition and said “We were really shocked because we’ve never won anything before. we were buzzing!”. Debbie won the Freestyle competition and

said “I’m absolutely delighted to have won the freestyle competition. It’s only my second ever gingerbread house made from scratch. Safe in Sussex is such an amazing charity to support, they help so many families in their time of need.”

Devil’s Dyke Gin won the Business/Community Decorating competition, Faye Collyer-Rolls the Ginsmith said “When I was introduced to the competition by Debbie (Safe in Sussex Community Fundraiser), my first thoughts were to raise money for Safe in Sussex and didn’t consider what I had just committed to! It’s the first time I had done anything like this and last year’s entries were of such a high standard, so I started to panic! No reason to worry though as once I got started, it was thoroughly enjoyable and amazingly satisfying! When I was announced as the winner, I was in complete shock and totally overwhelmed! My excitement was uncontrollable! Well done to everyone that took part, all the houses were AMAZING!”

Gingerbread World’s Fay Millar said ““It’s great

The first pic is of the Business/Community Groups Gingerbread House Decorating Competition winners:From top left to right: Sally from Heaton House who came 3rd, Deb from Safe in Sussex holding Devil’s Dyke Gin’s House who came 1st, John from Equity Release Sussex who came 2nd. Then in front from Left to right, Louise from Safe in Sussex holding Lodge Hill’s House & Gemma holding Stanford Legal Services who both got joint 4th place.

to be a part of Safe in Sussex’s Gingerbread fun for the fifth year running. Not only is it great fun to be involved with, it’s wonderful to know the money raised is going to such a worthwhile charity. “The creativity and innovation shown in the competition entries was outstanding and I am always so impressed with the effort everyone puts in. I look forward to an even bigger and better competition in 2023”

As well as St Oscar Romero School hosting the event, a year 11 student, Will Clarke, designed the large Gingerbread house pack which Gingerbread World produced for the participants to build and decorate.

Phil Dean, Extended Learning Leader said “St Oscar Romero Catholic school is really pleased to support this worthy cause. Many students

have been actively involved in designing the Houses and selling them too. It is so great that such important local Charities are supported by the education system and this also helps students help people in need. I personally feel that seeing the Houses all lit up at Christmas was wonderful to see and we look forward to getting involved again”

The businesses/Community groups that supported this year were: Gingerbread World, CommPoint, Carpenter Box, Adur East Lions, Noona Crafty Creations, Kate Henwood Photography, EJ Moyle LLP, Heaton House, White Space, Stanford Legal Services, Tideway Sweet Treats, Rubix VT, Emma Nottage – The Musical Diamond, Kreston Reeves, JJ & H, The Sand Project, Family Law Partners, Cooperative HR, Finola Architectural, Lodge Hill Trust, Colour Ministry, Inner Alchemy 112, Bennett Griffin, Promedica 24, Devil’s Dyke Gin, Star Community Housing, Acumen, Focus Group, Utility Warehouse, AM Trophies & Engraving, Andy’s Angels and Equity Release Sussex.For details of how to get involved in 2023 Gingerbread House Fun, please email Debbie on fundraising@ safeinsussex.org.uk. Winning Gingerbread Houses taken by Kate Henwood Photography.

LOCAL BUSINESS at your service

The Southwick Players present The Thrill Of Love by Amanda Whittington

The Thrill Of Love is a gripping play which dramatises the true story of Ruth Ellis, the last women hanged in Britain.

The execution of Ruth Ellis was greeted by a national outcry and a demand that capital punishment be abolished.

The play exposes many of the facts behind the case which were not revealed at the trial, and which may have altered her conviction.

Why does her realtionship end in murder?

Why does she plead not guilty but offer no defence? Why does she not say where the gun came from? Who is she trying to protect?

It also explores the lives of the women who inhabited the underground world of London and the nightlife of the 1950s, where anything was available for a price, but where we also find a feminine caring and tenderness towards each other and a humour which helped sustain them and rise above their existential plight.

Southwick Players present

The Thrill Of Love by Amanda Whittington 26-29 April 2023

Barn Theatre, 24 Southwick Street, Southwick, BN42 4TE

Tickets £12 from www.southwickplayers.org.uk or calling 0666 333 6633

Adur Art Club

The Art Club meets Thursday’s 2 pm to 4 pm at the Shoreham Centre, members working at all levels and mediums.

New Members welcome, come along and talk to us.

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