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Editor’s Comment

Hello, Welcome to our March Edition 2023 of Inside Shoreham. Happy Mothers day!

March is the end of Winter and the start of Spring! We can also look forward to clocks going forward on March 26th.

This month we have all our usual contributors for you to enjoy. Additionally, we have the latest news of what might be happening locally with regards to Beach Green.

Check out all the Local films at the Ropetackle Centre, as well as, local clubs,groups from art to chess and much more.

I wish you a lovely month and a lovely Mother’s day on 19th of March.

Best Angela x

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Buckingham Park Shoreham Sunday 5th of February 2023 Shoreham Pirates vs Edenbridge U12

At Buckingham Park in Shoreham on a glorious winter morning the Shoreham Pirates faced off against their visitors from Kent, Edenbridge U12s in their second waterfall match after the Christmas break.

Edenbridge started off the first half very strong managing to turn the ball over in the rucks and gain possession of the ball to test the Shoreham defence and get the ball over the line multiple times but were unable to finish as the Shoreham defence were able to hold the ball up and force the attackers back numerous times before getting the ball clear of the line.

It wasn’t until halfway through the first half that Ollie O’Rourke broke through the Edenbridge defence to get the ball down over the line for Shoreham.

Getting a try down on the scoresheet appeared to invigorate the Pirates who managed to score another two tries thanks to the efforts of Harry Brown who forced his way through the visitors defence in quick succession.

A few minutes before half time Edenbridge eventually broke through the Pirates defence to get their first try of the match, but thanks to some great work on the wing by Wilson Machin the Pirates increased the gap again making the score 20-5 at half time.

Following the restart Edenbridge chased down a very well placed kick which led to a battle for position close to the try line and after fiercely contesting the ball managed to get the ball down for the final try of the match. Final score was 35-10 for the

Pirates.

The game was a stern test for the Pirates by a very physical team in which they held their own and played well in line with good rugby values that saw them gain a fantastic win.

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MILLIONS OF FIXED-RATE MORTGAGES ARE ENDING. DISCOVER 6

PRACTICAL STEPS YOU CAN TAKE NOW

Over the last year, interest rates have increased from historic lows. Fixed-rate mortgage payers that have been shielded from the rises so far could find their outgoings rise if their deal ends in 2023. 57% of fixed-rate mortgages ending have an interest rate below 2%

Data from the Office for National Statistics suggests that 1.4 million households will need to renew their mortgage deal this year.

Among the fixed-rate deals coming to an end, 57% have an interest rate below 2%. It’s unlikely you’ll find a new mortgage deal that has an interest rate this low. If your mortgage deal is ending, being proactive can help you prepare for the potentially higher costs. 5 practical things you should do if your fixed-rate mortgage ends in 2023

• Review your budget: Take some time to understand what rising interest rates will mean for you. Being prepared means the hike in your mortgage outgoings won’t be unexpected.

• Decide if taking out a new mortgage deal is right for you: While it can be tempting not to take out a new mortgage deal if there’s nothing comparable to your current one, you could end up paying more. Once your current deal ends, you’ll usually be moved on to your lender’s standard variable rate (SVR). This rate isn’t usually competitive, and you could save money by taking out a new deal.

• Decide what kind of mortgage is right for you: Interest rates may continue to rise over 2023. So, you may choose a fixed-rate deal again. This would

mean that your repayments could not increase during the term. However, if interest rates began to fall, you wouldn’t benefit.

In contrast, with a variable- or tracker-rate mortgage, the interest rate could rise and fall. Which is right for you will depend on your financial circumstances and priorities.

• Set out the mortgage term: Usually, each time you remortgage, the term falls. However, this doesn’t have to be the case.

You may choose to shorten or extend how long you’ll be paying the mortgage. If the cost of living crisis means your budget will be stretched, choosing a longer term could provide more flexibility and lower initial repayments but will mean the overall cost of borrowing is higher.

• Search for deals early: You can often lock in a new mortgage deal up to six months before your current one ends. Searching early means you can avoid paying your lender’s SVR while you find a new deal and it gives you more time to find a suitable option for you.

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London and Shoreham Great Ship Canal Company

In the ‘Civil Engineer And Architects’ Journal’ of 1856 is a paragraph on the foundation of a company named the London And Shoreham Great Ship Canal Company.

In October 1856, Mr James Boyd of London proposed the building of a ship canal that would directly link ShorehamBy-Sea to London. The objective was that ships, no matter what their tonnage, would avoid the risk, delay, danger and expense of, having sailed from the Atlantic through the English Channel, then needing to go around the Foreland to gain access to London by the Thames Estuary. The number of vessels that were lost or sustained serious damage off the Foreland, or on the treacherous Goodwin and Margate Sands each year was said to be sufficient to warrant the project.

This ambitious project again received consideration in 1908, as reported by the ‘Westminster Gazette’ and ‘The Telegraph’. The cost of constructing the ship canal was estimated at over 30 billion pounds - an astronomical figure to consider spending at that time. A royal commission was appointed to study the feasibility of the project and to consider the problems water-farers currently encountered on the busy existing canals of the country. The Shoreham to London ship canal, if constructed, would have been 47 miles long, with a large and easily accessible natural harbour at the Channel end (Shoreham). Cutting the canal through the Dorking Hills, would it was said, be the cause of the only serious engineering difficulty to be overcome. This cutting would though be as much trouble as raising the financial cost for the project.

The ship canal project continued through its planning stages for the following reasons: A) Shipbuilding could be concentrated on the River Thames and the largest ships ever built could be constructed there. (B) The tonnage ships carried could be increased. (C) The Royal Navy would be able to dock its largest battleships in the River Thames. At the time Britain feared invasion from France and the rise of the German navy. It was thought the Royal Navy being based in the Thames could counter both threats. (D) Sailing time for vessels travelling to the Atlantic Ocean would be cut and the ships would avoid the dangerous Goodwin Sands. (E) It was thought the canal would solve recurring shipping problems on the Thames, which was a busy working river at the time. (F) The canal would open a new avenue by which London’s ‘toiling millions’ might go on convenient excursions to the south coast, namely Shoreham-By-Sea. (G) It would bring industrial prosperity to two, if not to three or four, of the Southern Counties. (H) The existence of the canal would create new industrial towns and villages along its way. (I) The construction of the canal would give several years of

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London and Shoreham Great Ship Canal Company

been built, would have been detrimental to Shoreham, as it would have lost its shipbuilding industry and trade to London. Also the environmental impact in terms of damage to the agricultural land around Shoreham would have been great. The scheme when put before the commissioners of Shoreham Harbour was rejected and the project eventually abandoned.

work to every unemployed man in London. It was then further proposed that once the canal was complete, these men would receive continued work, building a road from Shoreham to London alongside the canal.

This massive project, were it to have

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The Southwick Players present The Merchant of Venice

by William Shakespeare

Directed by Sam Razavi

Multi-award winning Wick Theatre Company, celebrating 75 years of theatre this year, is set to present a very special and unique version of “The Merchant of Venice” in March. This classic play is fraught with many difficulties in current times as it is billed as a comedy yet the main thread of the plot is far from comedic. This very special version sees the tale brought completely up to date, as the ideas are already current, not least are the themes of religious prejudice and the fundamental sense of right and wrong.

This main thread is of the Merchant: Antonio, who borrows money from Shylock and instead of interest, they agree if Antonio cannot pay that he must give a pound of his flesh to Shylock. Taken out of context this might seem ludicrous to our modern eyes but as it unfolds in the play it is easy to understand how this happens, as there is no way in anyone’s view that Antonio would not have the money to pay Shylock back – then of course disaster strikes and they wind up in court, with Shylock seeking just what he is owed. The comedy plot strand in the play is more a rom-com of today, where a rich daughter: Portia, is curbed by her father’s last wishes to only marry whoever guesses correctly to find her portrait in one of three different caskets. An array of arrogant suitors then try their luck, cueing much hilarity, until she finds her true love: Bassanio. Both strands come together in the courtroom and while there are additional aspects of this which in Shakespeare’s day would have been aimed at being comedic, they are far from that now, and actually tragic.

Shakespeare’s comedies all neatly tie up with everyone married off and living happily ever after. This is the exception to that rule: for this, and many other reasons scholars have debated whether this is a play about anti-Semitism or an anti-Semitic play. This is certainly a play about prejudice and where it can lead, and the consequences of repressing and subjugating people. Antonio is a Christian

and Shylock is a Jew: the recipient of discrimination all his life as was the society at that time. While his most famous and heartfelt speech including the lines: “If you prick us, do we not bleed?” shows his viewpoint and speaks of equality and parity so clearly and probably more eloquently than many can manage today; there is anti-Semitism woven throughout the play from the way Shylock is greeted to the outcome where he is completely destroyed, yet still alive. To therefore bill this as a comedy would therefore be insulting, while Director Sam Razavi has kept the comedy alive in the rom-com strand of the plot, the play is a dramatic one when it portrays the relationships with Shylock and the outcome of the bargain he and Antonio have struck.

“It is a superb commentary on the greatest failure of humanity: the inability to eradicate prejudice from our day to day lives” says Sam

“if you wrong us shall we not revenge?”

Portia, Prince of Arragon and Nerissa (Nicola Russell, Luke Mepham, Susanne Crosby)

Antonio, Bassanio and Shylock (Guy Steddon, Sam Razavi, Dan Dryer)

Razavi, who has completely updated this version to present day, including aspects of Reality TV. Sam says his vision is “to show that we live in a society where it is not beyond the realms of possibility that given the wrong power to the right people, with a sprinkling of persuasion, that tragedy can occur.”

There have been many updated versions over the past 10 years so it is clear this is a play in current consciousness. The society we live in of cancel culture: where people are quick to judge, quick to form an opinion and disagreeing with someone can cause friendships to break and families to be torn, this play asks people to empathise with each side, not showing a right and wrong, just different perspectives. Plus, the comedy moments should result in more than a little hilarity. An intriguing blend of Shakespeare in modern times will be a unique and riveting version: one definitely not to miss.

“The Merchant of Venice” runs Wednesday 8 to Saturday 11 March at 7.45 each evening. Book through the Wick Theatre website: www. wicktheatre.co.uk or Ticket Source 0333 666 3366 (transaction fee applies on telephone bookings).

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Making Sport: Jane Austen and the Art of Satire by Annalie Talent

- Monday 13th March 2023

Jane Austen was a gifted social satirist. Despite the fact that her novels are best known today as love stories, throughout her work she takes delight in lampooning human folly and vanity. We know that Austen was inspired by satirical writings of the 18th century, but to what extent may she have been influenced by the satirical art of her day?

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We have roles available throughout the organisation, from retail and fundraising to event hosts and play volunteers. This is a hospice built on love, and we would not be what we are without our volunteers and their hard work, dedication and commitment.

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Time to dig out your favourite head gear!

Did you know, March 31st is National Wear a Hat Day?

Don your favourite beanie, woollie hat, baseball cap or maybe you even have a fancy dress turkey hat from xmas hiding in your loft?!

Why not get the kids involved and have them make their own masterpiece?? Now is the time to get your hats out and show your support for this annual event, organised by Brain Tumour Research. Money raised helps in the search to find a cure for all types of brain tumours. Over the years, Wear a Hat Day events have raised over 2 Million pounds - The money has helped;

• In establishing a network of Centres of Excellence across the UK (currently they are set to open the 4th, the aim is to reach 7 Centres).

• To push the boundaries of knowledge about brain tumours and make ground-breaking discoveries, which could bring hope to patients diagnosed with glioblastoma, meningioma, schwannoma, medulloblastoma and more.

• To provide career-defining opportunities for dozens of young researchers.

• To reach millions of people by sharing stories, raising vital awareness and inspiring others to support the cause. To celebrate the event and raise funds for Brain Tumour Research, Adur East Lions, who have their charity stall every month at the Shoreham Artisans Market, will be promoting the event on Saturday 25th March. We will be selling limited edition Brain Tumour Research Pins and Badges, so do come along and show your support by buying one - We will also be giving away free toys to any children. Please come and support us and wear a

hat on Artisan Market Day, Saturday 25th March; the more outlandish the hat, the better! If you can’t make it down to see us, but still would like to be involved, we are also organising our Annual Golf Day (in aid of Brain Tumour Research), at Worthing Golf Club on Thursday 20th July.

Check out our Facebook page at www. facebook.com/adureastlionsclub.com for further details or contact the organiser, Lion David Sluys at liondavidsluys@gmail. com.

If you don’t fancy a full round of Golf, there is also Pitch-n-Putt, plus a fabulous lunch in the Clubhouse (with an Amazing Raffle)!

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New plans for Beach Green in Shoreham

There is fresh hope that Beach Green in Shoreham could benefit from new toilets and the prospect of a cafe and community space.

Back in October 2019, planning permission was granted for a new site in place of the run-down oilet block that was going to include a split level cafe and restaurant with a roof terrace, public toilets and community space.

However, the formal agreement with Brighton-based developers Boxpark has now ended and the planning application has elapsed leading us to look at potential new options.

As part of this approach, we are keen to work with the local community to explore how best to replace the public toilets at Beach Green and to see if there is scope for a community cafe or similar model based on a seasonal concession operating from the space.

Councillors have asked Council officers to work up some options for consideration and use these as the basis for consultation with the local community in April/May 2023.

Councillor Emma Evans, Adur Cabinet Member for the Environment and Leisure, said:

“The run-down toilet block is still an eyesore in what is in an otherwise much-loved green space, so I am pleased we can now move forward to try to find a solution that renews these facilities for the benefit of residents, businesses and visitors.

“Beach Green is used all-year-round; and rather than relying on a third party, the Council wants to provide new toilets and potentially a small cafe which could be community space too, so we are keen to hear people’s views.”

Cllr Joss Loader, who represents Marine Ward, added:

“Beach Green is a focal point on Shoreham Beach but the toilets are in desperate need of replacement.

“There is real potential here to address the concerns that residents expressed on the earlier proposals, carry out meaningful consultation and hopefully deliver an attractive design that is in keeping with this unique location.”

The toilet block at Beach Green in Shoreham

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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.

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St Mary de Haura on Historic

England’s ‘At Risk’

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

Many people who visit St Mary’s are immediately confused by its role as the parish church of New Shoreham. ‘New’? Looking up at the ancient Norman stonework, it’s easy to forget St Mary’s wasn’t the first church in the town. In fact, St Nicolas the parish church of ‘Old Shoreham’ claims an even more ancient pedigree.

Nonetheless, despite being the younger sibling, 900-year old St Mary de Haura is an architectural and historical gem. Although only a portion of the vast original building, built by the Norman baron, Philip de Braose, remains standing as the current church, it is an impressive building. Visitors may have noticed the unusual flying buttresses which support the chancel and aisles of the building – an unusual feature for a parish church. Further historic details including graffiti from the Civil War can be spotted. The church is committed to being every day so people can visit to enjoy the history as well as peace and tranquillity of our beautiful church.

Given its historic value, many people are surprised to learn that St Mary de Haura received no state or government funding. Neither does it receive any subsidy or support from the central Church of England.

Responsibility falls instead to the Vicar, Churchwardens and the small group of staff and volunteers who run the church on a daily basis. Yet maintaining the

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fabric and structural integrity of the building is an ongoing challenge, not least because of the inevitable effects of salt erosion from our sea air. It is partly because of this that St Mary’s remains on Historic England’s ‘At Risk’ register – a list of churches whose buildings and heritage are most vulnerable to disrepair.

The scale of the task of repairing and maintaining St Mary’s can seem daunting to those tasked with its preservation for future generations. What makes the task easier is the tireless commitment of the church congregation and the unfailing generosity of the wider community. People from across Shoreham and beyond feel a profound connection to St Mary’s as an enduring symbol of Shoreham’s past and a sign of hope for its future. If you’ve not already joined The Friends, perhaps now is the time to do so? Your support will ensure that the heritage of St Mary de Haura is

protected and preserved for many years to come

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ROPETACKLE CINEMA presents

EXHIBITION ON SCREEN MARY CASSATTPAINTING THE MODERN WOMAN

Mary Cassatt made a career painting the lives of the women around her. Her radical images showed them as intellectual, feminine and real, which was a major shift in the way women appeared in art. Presented to mark International Women’s Day, the , this film introduces us to the often-overlooked Impressionist whose own career was as full of contradiction as the women she painted. Cert U, duration 93 mins.

Wednesday 8th March, 7.30 pm. Tickets available from Box Office or on-line. £12.

ROPETACKLE FILM CLUB FILM DIVA

This intricate and stylish French film is 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 117 mins. Subtitles.

Thursday 9th March, 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/.

RELAXED AND FRIENDLY FILM open to all 9 TO 5

Presented in relaxed and friendly conditions - suitable for all, especially people with any form of memory loss. The sparkling acting debut of Dolly Parton heralds one of the best comedies of the 1980s. The combined brilliance and hilarious performances by Dolly, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin make this screwball comedy one of the first films to champion ‘girl power’.

Cert 15 duration 109 mins.

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

MY FIRST CINEMA THE GRUFFALO

The delightful and timeless story of a mouse taking a walk in the woods. On the way he meets a fox, a mouse and a snake who might

like to eat him. The clever mouse frightens them away with stories of his supposed friend, the fearsome Gruffalo. Based on the book by Julia Donaldson.

Cert U, duration 25 mins. Animation.

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

MATINEE FILM: MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS

Mrs. Harris, a widowed cleaning lady, is tidying the wardrobe of an extravagant client one day when she comes across a Christian Dior gown - she must have one of her own. Greatly determined, she works, starves and stints until she has enough money to head to Paris where she delights most of the city with her salt-of-the-earth cheer.

Cert PG, duration 115 mins.

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

FAMILY FILM DC LEAGUE OF SUPERPETS

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.

Adur Art Club

The Adur Art Club was formed 50 years ago by artists Mollie Harvey, John Lingham, Ricky Hales and Ron Lines, it met in a small rented room in the Old School in Ham Road,

Gradually people began to take interest in the group and joined, the room became too small for the numbers, so the founding members decided they needed a larger venue.

The club found its home at the new Shoreham Centre in Pond Road and the group was named the Adur Art Club. Over the years the club became one of the most prestigious in Sussex, at one time having more than 100 members of all ages, enjoying painting in all media.

The club meets every Thursday throughout

the year, holds art demonstrations and outings to venues of artistic interest. During the pandemic the club had to shut down, but most members have now returned and it is getting back on its feet. The club is proud of the fact that it is still running, Artists wishing to join the Adur Art Club are most welcome to come along and talk to the team.

Do you have the right ID to vote?

The government has brought in new legislation which requires voters to show photo ID when voting at polling stations in some elections.

The new rules will be in place in time for the Worthing local elections on 4th May 2023, so Worthing residents who are voting in person will need to check that they have a valid form of photographic ID which looks like them.

Acceptable forms of photo ID include passports, driving licences, and older persons’ bus passes. The ID will need to be taken with you to the polling station when you vote.

Anyone who doesn’t have an accepted form of ID, or who is worried about taking important documents such as a passport to the polling station, can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate. These can be presented at the polling station on election day instead of a photo ID.

Voters can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate online, or by filling out a paper application form to be submitted to the Council. The physical application forms can be requested from our Electoral Services department by post, or picked up from

Worthing Town Hall. We will also be operating an ‘in person’ service for those who want to apply, where residents can go to fill in the form and at the same time have their photo taken for the application.

Residents must already be registered to vote to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate, and the deadline to submit an application in time for the 4th May local elections is Tuesday 25th April 2023 before 5pm.

For more information about the new legislation, and to see a complete list of accepted forms of ID, see: To apply online for photo ID to vote, visit: Apply for photo ID to vote (called a Voter Authority Certificate) - on the GOV.UK website

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.

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 Southwick

Want something to do for your daughter outside of school?

Our girls love meeting up together. The Girls’ Brigade is an International Christian Organisation for Girls from 4 to 18 years .

TUESDAY: Explorers and Juniors 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 Shore-

ham. 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 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.

Get The Most From Your Pre Run Stretch

Spring is here! Alex Marek, registered osteopath at SOC, gives advice on how to prepare safely for a run.

It’s Saturday morning, 8.00am - you wake up super-keen to take part in a Park Run or maybe a swift out-and-back along the river Adur. By the time you’ve made breakfast, got your kit on, and convinced yourself this is a good idea, you might have a few minutes for a warm-up before setting off. And what is your pre-run routine? Maybe a quick static stretch of your legs up against a garden gate or park bench? If so, you could be leaving yourself vulnerable to injury. Incorporating active stretches before running, even if you plan a slow steady run, is especially important for your joints and soft tissues.

Imagine your muscles as elastic bands. If you stretch them outside on a warmsummer’s day, they are more supple and stretch easily. But stretch those same bands on a cold, frosty morning, you could risk over-stretching and breaking them. Dynamic, or active, stretches help prepare your body for activity. They stimulate the cardiovascular system, increasing bloodflow into the muscles and other soft tissues, giving them the energy they need to work effectively. Muscle activation is also improved with increased nerve stimulation from active stretching.

So, what does a dynamic pre-run routine look like? Ideally, have a 5-10 minute walk or very gentle jog first, then 5-10 minutes active stretches. Here are a few to get you started:

High Knees: 30secs - 1min X 2. Start low, gradually increase knee height.

Heel kicks: 30secs - 1min X 2. Kick each leg behind you, bringing your heel to your buttocks.

Lateral side lunges: 30secs - 1min X 2.

Remember, start steady! If you have any pain or discomfort whilst doing exercise, get assessed and treated appropriately. The osteopaths at SOC are always here to help.

HAPPY RUNNING!

BTW, by the time you read this, I will have finished the Brighton Half Marathon! Well done to everyone who took part in it too! *SPECIAL OFFER* if you participate in any running event in 2023, just bring us your medal or other proof to receive a 10% discount on an appointment at Shoreham

Osteopathy Centre – 01273 567654

info@shorehamosteo.co.uk

Supporting Ukrainians Locally

For the Adur Ukraine Association this presented a real challenge - what could we do to enable Ukrainian guests living here to celebrate their special Christmas? In the event, thanks in part to the kindness and generosity of Shoreham Baptist Church, which provided the hall and all facilities, a special party was arranged for 6th January whereby local Ukrainians could celebrate their all important Orthodox Christmas festivities.

Centre piece of the event was huge quantities of food prepared by locally based Ukrainians - volunteers worked through the day preparing for the feast and, as guests arrived, many more brought along their own contributions, To ensure a successful and inclusive event many people gave hugely of their time and commitment - food prepared by Alla, Irina and Natasha, games ( for the adults and children ) prepared by Olesya, entertainment organised by Robin ably assisted by members of the local Adur Nightingales choir, Olga for capturing the party on film and video and wonderful decorations created by Yulya. But, of course, many more people were involved with special thanks to members of the Baptist Church who helped with preparing the hall and clearing up afterwards. And thanks also to many other local people and businesses who provided raffle prizes, the proceeds of which helped to finance the event. It was a wonderful family gathering enjoyed by many of the Ukrainians who have been welcomed in Adur homes. Perhaps the evening was best summed up by one of the guests saying “ ….thank you for helping us to celebrate and make this a real Ukrainian Christmas……”

The Adur Ukraine Association was formed to preserve and promote the Ukrainian culture

to support the needs of Ukrainian guests and their hosts. For further information please email info@

adurukrainesupport.org.uk and visit our website for news of our latest activities 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’

For the many Ukrainian refugees living in the Adur area Christmas was a time of mixed emotionssadness because they were unable to celebrate Christmas in their own country but , at the same time, a feeling of safety that they were living with families in Adur and weren’t subject to daily missile attacks from Russian forces. and heritage and

Framing

One way to focus the attention of the viewer on the main focal point of your image is to leave a surround when you compose the image.

This could be by including a wider angle to include the walls of a narrow street as in the two outside photographs of my triptych on this page or leaving the vertical walls on either side of the door as in the centre picture.

You could ˜frame” a landscape by shooting through a window or a hole in the wall of a crumbling castle. It focusses the eye but also gives a sense of place rather than isolating a subject.

The grouping of the images here may seem somewhat disparate but the outside images both have strong spots of colour which draw the eye and a contrasting mix of light and shade whereas the centre image is more muted but has interest in the detail of the poster.

There are two figures in each outer image (one reflected in the shop window) and a single figure centrally placed in the poster in the middle.

All pictures were taken in my favourite place, Arles in France during their annual

photo festival. The brighter images frame the quieter tones of the central picturemore use of framing.

Steve Boyle

www.instagram.com/shoreham_steve

Friends of Shoreham Beach LNR AGM + talk

All Welcome to our AGM

Monday 6th March at The Harbour Club,Harbour Way, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5HG 7-9pm

Arrival and drinks from 6.30pm

Talk by Chris Corrigan 8 PM (approx ) Ecologist Chris Corrigan is currently interim CEO of the Sussex Wildlife Trust and president of the Sussex Ornithological Society. He has been the RSPB’s Director for England and acting CEO for BirdWatch Ireland

Open to all but members only able to vote.

LOCAL BUSINESS at your service

AIR AMBULANCE CHARITY KENT SURREY SUSSEX (KSS)

Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey

Sussex (KSS) needs your support!

Having just announced that 2022 was the busiest year in its 33-year history – the life-saving charity responded to 3,224 incidents last year, with 947 call outs in Sussex - KSS is urgently seeking to recruit more volunteers in order to help with more events and activities in the coming year.

The charity, which provides world-leading pre-hospital emergency care 24/7, currently has over 150 volunteers who help with a wide range of activities including managing collection boxes, marshalling at events, speaking at community events, office tasks and more. Volunteers offer a few hours on an occasional basis or regular hours each month.

Bridget Pepper, from the KSS Volunteer Development Team said, “Our volunteers are highly valued members of Team KSS, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who donates their time to support us. Over the last year, KSS has benefited from over 4,000 hours of support from volunteers and our volunteers were involved with raising or collecting over £250,000 on our behalf.”

“This year, with demand for our service at an all-time high and the need to raise even more funds due to the increased costs of operating our service, we need to recruit more volunteers and we have lots of opportunities available to suit people of all ages and abilities.”

“Alongside providing our charity with critical support, volunteers enjoy many benefits from working with us, including meeting new people, attending events and feeling a sense of pride in supporting an incredible charity in their local community.”

“We hope people from across the communities we serve will get in touch with us and find out more about how they can get involved. We really appreciate all the support we receive.”

KSS is an independent charity. It costs £16.6M a year or £45K per day to operate its world leading, life-saving service. This is a significant increase from the £15.2M required in 2022. 87% of KSS’s total income is raised through the incredible generosity of its supporters and 10% through NHS commissioning funds.

If you are interested in finding out more about being a KSS volunteer, please contact volunteering@aakss.org.uk or visit www.aakss.org.uk