Here & Now Issue 20 | May 2018

WORTHING MUSIC SCENE What’s Next? - 5 to 7

THREE WEEKENDS OF ART

Worthing Artists Open Houses - 11

WHAT’S ON NEAR YOU

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What’s on, in and near Worthing - 25 to 34

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WORTHING MUSIC SCENE: WHAT’S NEXT

#Scratchpad KID IVY ‘FROM SCRATCH’, BAR 42 PHOTO: MATT GREENFIELD

Last issue we covered Worthing #Scratchpad’s free electronic workshops at Colonnade House, where young people could just drop in and learn how to make electronic music.

IN APRIL THIS UNIQUE PROJECT to help build Worthing’s music scene moved out into the public, with four free events.

What’s Next

UPCOMING LOCAL ARTIST LISA LOGGENBERG SPEAKING AT WHAT’S NEXT ALONGSIDE L TO R: AUDIOACTIVE’S ADAM JOOLIA, RAG’N’BONE MAN, LEON SANDERS FROM LABEL 101BPM PHOTO: COLONNADE HOUSE - CREATIVE HUB

Event number one was ‘What’s Next’, a three hour mini music conference at St Paul’s, in which local artists, venues, labels, council, promoters & Here & Now, met up with special guests including the Arts Council, BBC Introducing’s Casey Heyburn, and AudioActive patron, rapper, singer, composer and internationally famous Rory Graham, aka Rag’n’Bone Man. Like a Seaside Rock’n’Roll version of Question Time, two panels fielded questions from the floor about getting gigs, building a career in music and how to get on the radio. Also, we heard: there’s money! Chloe Brookes from the Arts Council told an audience of more than 100 attendees “We are really interested in developing scenes if that’s what you want to do” and that they can help shape applications for grants.

Alex Bailey, CEO of Worthing and Adur Councils said the presence of so many small promoters and venues made for a healthy local scene, and he also saw the need to bring more high profile artists to perform here and to tempt audiences from miles around. But it was pointed out later that nobody had actually asked Rory, aka Brit prize-winning Rag’n’Bone Man face to face to come and play a gig in Worthing, which was a schoolboy error. Let’s not allow another opportunity like that slip away.

THE LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE PANEL: JOEL PENNY, BOOKINGS MANAGER AT ST PAUL’S HANDS THE MIC TO CHLOE BROOKES OF THE ARTS COUNCIL, SEATED NEXT TO CEO OF WORTHING ADUR COUNCILS, ALEX BAILEY PHOTO: COLONNADE HOUSE - CREATIVE HUB

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CHRISTELLE LAMB PHOTO: NIGEL RIPPON

Producers’ Retreat Event Number Four was a ‘Producers’ Retreat’ on 22 April at Coast, borrowing the ‘Put It On’ format, where producers of any genre bring unreleased tracks to be played on a decent PA to an audience of peers and music lovers. After that, let’s see what Worthing wants...

MËI AT ‘WHAT’S NEXT’, ST PAUL’S PHOTO: LILY DEANE

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In between panels, we had live music from producer/singer-songwriter, cyber princess Mëi, with live visuals from Worthing’s visual producers to Portishead, FatBoy Slim and Pete Tong, Adam from As Described.

Social media was buzzing for days afterwards with reactions ranging from excitement to annoyance, all of which were welcomed by the group behind #Scratchpad - AudioActive, Northbrook MET, Colonnade House and As Described. “We wanted to get everyone talking about building the scene” said Claire Halstead of Colonnade House.

Block Party Event Number Two was a live electronic music ‘Block Party’ in Worthing Town Centre on a Saturday afternoon from the band stand. Rapping, singing and beats brought a wide range of partly appreciative and partly bemused bystanders. Rappers were under strict instructions to keep their flows family friendly, which let’s face it will be needed if they aim to get on tv or radio.

From Scratch Event Number Three was ‘From Scratch’ at Bar 42 on 12 April, featuring live sets from the more developed artists and bands involved in the project, and you can read a review from local music fan Katlo on our website blog.

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Make Me Famous, Baby At Here & Now, we love to highlight great new music events in Worthing. We also love our thriving creative music community, from pre-teens up to silver music makers, many looking to release new music and build their own fan base.

about getting gigs, contracts, writing songs, performing cover versions, producing and releasing music, getting on the radio and more.

Using our contacts at Northbrook MET and the professional artists and labels living and working locally, we can help you move forward in your music career.

In 2018 being ‘famous’ might be a less attractive proposition than being known for doing something you love. We can all recognise ‘celebs’ on tv whose main talent appears to be self publicity, but to be successful in music, people do actually need to know about you.

And as you’ll see below, it is very important to play live, even to small audiences.

Here & Now listings are a great place to see where music is being played live, and to get your own gigs. Most gigs are licensed premises, which can be tricky for under 18s, but a few venues make special arrangements. Bar 42 often has under-18 events, there are gigs in the summer at the wonderful and unique Lido stage, and every year in May, there is S’koolFest.

The eighth S’koolFest on May 23rd at Pavilion Theatre, is an annual festival sponsored

by Northbrook MET, where the very best under-18 music talent from our local schools play a showcase night on the very stage Jimi

THIS IS THE FIRST OF A SERIES where we harness the wisdom and experience available locally to help all our musicians take the next steps in their careers. Over the next few issues we will give Top Tips JACOB AARON, ‘FROM SCRATCH’, BAR 42 PHOTO: MATT GREENFIELD

#Scratchpad is a partnership project between Adur & Worthing Trust, Audio Active, Northbrook Metropolitan College, As Described and Adur & Worthing Councils with generous funding from Arts Council England, Worthing Town Centre Initiative and Worthing Community Chest.

Hendrix played in 1967 - but with a better PA system and lights! All young bands and performers need to do to take part is to ask their school music teachers to contact Northbrook MET music department, or go direct to the S’koolFest Facebook page.

Drummer Gabi King played S’koolFest with Davison band Demelza’s Tea Party in 2010, and as I type this, she is actually performing at Coachella Festival in California, US with Declan McKenna.

TOP TIPS FOR NEW BANDS And now for all ages... We asked a range of experienced music makers and promoters for one top tip for starting out in music. Here’s what they said:

Rory, aka Rag’n’Bone Man “Everyone thinks it’s the most important thing to have a presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, whatever, but equally if not more important is for people to see you play live, and that’s where my own fanbase is, on the live stage and I seriously think it’s still one of the most important things. So go and do everything regardless whether it’s paid or for a 4 pack of Red Stripe, or if their sound system sucks, or there’s holes in their microphones, just go and do it: open mics, charity events, whatever it is, just put yourself on the stage, and if people like you there, they’ll like you.”

performances, you will be tighter as a band. Also, when you come to writing your own songs, you will vibe with each other more efficiently and the writing process will be much more constructive.

Mark Knowles, owner, Bar 42 You need to work towards an original 30 minute set asap.

It’s not until you do that that you realise if you’re any good.

Literally I never turn down a Worthing band of any age.

Connor Cheetham, guitarist with High Tyde Just keep writing songs, everyday! Image, visuals and everything else is very important but you can’t get anywhere without a good song!

CONNOR CHEETHAM, HIGH TYDE

Frances, Here & Now Get your gigs onto the listings at hereandnowmag.co.uk, we will add them into the magazine listings. And write us a piece about your scene! editorial@hereandnowmag. co.uk

BBC Introducing Casey Heyburn on how to get on the radio RORY, ‘WHAT NEXT?’ PANEL, ST PAUL’S PHOTO COLONNADE HOUSE CREATIVE HUB

BOUDICCA, ‘FROM SCRATCH’, BAR 42 PHOTO: MATT GREENFIELD

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SEE PAGE 13 FOR INTERVIEW

Jacob Aaron & The Reign My first top tip would be to get on top of organisation and time management. Dedicate time each week to meet with your band mates, for rehearsals and also just to build chemistry and friendship. The positive energy and chemistry will shine through in your

Whatever it is you do, you just need to upload an mp3 of your music to the BBC Introducing website, and it’s our job to send it on to the right people. You just need to be happy with where you are as an artist yourself. It has to be decent enough quality for us to play it on the radio, but you don’t need to spend a lot of money mixing and mastering to get heard.

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Mike Pailthorpe Mike Pailthorpe runs the Music Business Degrees at Northbrook MET and S’koolFest at Pavilion Theatre, 23 May.

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WORTHING CULTURAL SCENE

Sparking in All Directions People say that Worthing has transformed culturally in the past few years, and Here & Now is dedicated to spreading the news about our cultural renaissance!

The plans are ambitious and daring, stripping away plasterboard partitions and enlarging the interior. This ‘Letting in the Light’ will give greater access, for example, to the fabulous costume collection, attracting nationwide interest, and enriching the cultural life of the town. Go to worthing-museum.co.uk for a thrilling description of the plan.

you can see a full review on our blog at hereandnowmag.co.uk too.

Down at Colonnade House, an attractive programme continues through May with INK- Sussex Printmakers 1st-5th May, Life Drawing – Top Hats & Tutus 23rd, and Maudie Gunzi ‘Art framing and mounting’ 24th. colonnadehouse.co.uk

BIG NEWS FROM THE TOWN HALL! Plans were revealed for a bold new plan to open up and renovate the Museum and Art Gallery. The £3.5m plan, called ‘Letting in the Light’, aims to double the display space, reveal the conservation work, provide learning rooms and improve access and facilities.

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Meanwhile, smaller scale events and projects continually add to the rich mix on offer in Worthing.

Community arts company Creative Waves revealed their latest project, Heritage Lottery funded POP UP ON THE PROM. Inspired by old photographs and postcards in the local archives, the aim is to trace the history of the prom over its first 200 years, and use contributions from local people to build that story. More on this in future issues. creativewaves.co.uk The Worthing Portrait Artist of the Year competition, memorably held in St Paul’s in March, displayed all the entries (created live in front of a large and enthusiastic crowd) in April. The winning portrait by Steve MortHill, of Thomas H Green is reproduced here, but

It’s about more than art though! Worthing Actors and Creatives is a new Facebook group aiming to connect and build networks; free monthly meet-ups at the vibrant Cellar Arts Club cellarartsclub.com Emerging from this fertile ground, a collaborative project for next September, Worthing’s First Theatre Trail , started by Sue and Gary Kost to support professional and amateur performers. 10 venues are already signed up to host programmes of short pieces, so now Sue and Gary are looking for performers! worthingtheatretrail@virginmedia.com Projects large or small, the cultural activity of Worthing is impressive, and the availability of fine music, art and craft, community creative projects and a range of drama all year round is something wonderful. Here & Now loves letting you know about it.

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WORTHING ARTISTS OPEN HOUSES 2018

3 Summer Weekends of Art The organising team for this year’s Artists Open Houses are delighted to extend an invitation to the curious: visit any or all of the 57 venues on this year’s art trail, and find out what the artists in our town have been creating.

THERE IS SOMETHING TO PLEASE EVERYONE – a huge variety of work on display in a wide variety of places. There is art to look at, art to buy, and art to long for. There will be surprise moments of live music, spoken word and even chance encounters. Not to mention cake.

Worthing Artists Open Houses is a community arts event, which aims to provide the opportunity for visitors to meet artists, explore the town in a unique way, and make connections. It provides artists of all ages and experience to put their work on display and communicate with their audience.

This year’s venues include the work of some very experienced fine artists. At the Fish

VIV MARTIN, ETCHING ON PAPER

Factory restaurant in Brighton Road you can see the drawing, painting and printmaking of Paul and Viv Martin. They have been Worthing residents for …. years, but lived and worked as artists in Brighton before that, and were part of the famous Fiveways group which established the Brighton Art Trail … years ago.

Visitors will also be able to view art produced by very young creatives, starting with Reflections Nursery, and going on to the participating schools, St Andrew’s, Bohunt, Chatsmore, Our Lady of Sion, and then Worthing College.

Just starting out on their career, two young artists have contributed to the promotional material for the Open Houses event; Phoenix Grayson, a 2nd year illustration student at Northbrook MET won a competition to design the leaflet and poster; Bella Chalk, a 2nd year Art and Design student, also at Northbrook MET, designed the Discovery Trail map, an exciting interactive addition to this year’s event, free copies of which will be available from Colonnade House in Warwick Street. The Open Houses leaflets are in locations throughout the area, and direct to houses in some areas. n

Worthing Artists Open Houses runs over three weekends 16 /17 June, 24/25 June, and 30 June/1 July.

Hazel Imbert For further info see worthingartistsopenhouses.com

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INTERVIEW

Rory Graham aka Rag’n’Bone Man #SCRATCHPAD, ‘WHAT’S NEXT?’ PHOTO: COLONNADE HOUSE - CREATIVE HUB

Rory Graham was born not that far away from here, up the road in Uckfield. His debut single ‘Human’, released in 2016 was followed by the album also titled ‘Human’ in 2017.

THE SAME YEAR RORY WAS HONOURED with two Brit Awards for British Breakthrough Act and the Critics’ Choice Award and in 2018, Best Single.

With 46 concert tour dates booked for 2018/19 and a new baby, what was he doing in Worthing?

That answer starts with his role as Patron with AudioActive, who are a Brighton based groundbreaking music organisation, working with young people. AudioActive’s approach is to work with young people as artists first, regardless of their starting point, to support them to become part of a wider scene.

Rory, first got involved with AudioActive a few years ago and has supported the charity’s work through guest artist appearances in projects like #Scratchpad. Rory met with young artists at Colonnade House and more recently took part in a Q&A panel at St Paul’s to discuss What’s Next? for the Worthing music scene. It’s here that he took 5 minutes out to speak with Here & Now about his work as AudioActive Patron and his interest in Worthing. #Scratchpad is a partnership project between Adur & Worthing Trust, Audio Active, Northbrook Metropolitan College, As Described and Adur & Worthing Councils with generous funding from Arts Council England, Worthing Town Centre Initiative and Worthing Community Chest.

Why Worthing?

As part of my role as Patron of AudioActive, I came over to Worthing to see what was going on with #Scratchpad and how it was helping nurture the next generation of talent coming through and to see what Worthing needed as a town. I’m trying to support AudioActive with the work that they do here.

You appear to have accelerated quickly to success. What advice would you give to young people trying to make it in the industry?

It’s important to know that it doesn’t just happen, there’s no quick route to that point. From the outside world’s perspective it seems like you’ve very quickly taken this big leap but having spent about 10 years getting to this point, I’d say there’s nothing to make you shoot through that, you have to have perseverance and realise it doesn’t happen overnight.

Would you also say that it’s about stepping out of the bedroom?

For sure. Although we do live in that social media world, equally important is life, and before you go into the industry to prepare yourself. Get on stage and play whether it’s for no money, and do as much as you can because you don’t want to suddenly be thrust onto a stage when you’ve never played before.

You’re using your success to support young people here. Any other key message you’d share through Here & Now? Look to AudioActive for help, they can give you great advice on where to go and what you need, whether it’s studio access or help with writing, help with playing instruments, whatever it is, that’s what AudioActive want to achieve too.

I walked in to my record deal at 29 years old. Most people sign their record deals at 18 or 21, I just took a little bit longer. I think it’s just important that if you feel like you’re good enough to just carry on, have perseverance.

We can’t miss the opportunity to ask you one of our ‘50 Sides of Worthing’ questions… If you had an opportunity to rave with someone on Worthing beach, who would it be?

How important is it to connect with the right people?

I never went to the FatBoy Slim events on Brighton beach, so maybe FatBoy Slim on Worthing beach, that’d be quite good! n

We kind of live in a social media world now, whether you like it or not you have to embrace it and it’s a big part of how artists get seen nowadays, and it’s important to have a presence online.

Interview by Frances at St Paul’s, 21 March 2018

It’s also about having an understanding of how the industry is these days, and how it works.

See more info on the #Scratchpad project on p 5-7 of this issue, on hereandnowmag.co.uk and for full info go to audioactive.org.uk

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GUILD CARE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

85 Years Making a Difference in the Local Community It was back in April 1933 that a small team of dedicated volunteers started the Worthing Council of Social Service, now known as Guild Care.

EFFIE METHOLD, FRANK CAVE, ARTHUR LINFIELD, THE REVEREND E. ARTHUR HAVILAND and many others joined together in order to create a kinder, more caring society and since then thousands of people from Worthing and the local area have been able to enjoy a better life.

From those very small beginnings over eight decades ago, Guild Care, now one of the largest employers in Worthing, with the help of over 600 staff and amazing support from over 250 volunteers is able to help over 3,000 people every year.

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Guild Care runs three care homes, specialising in dementia, nursing and residential care, as well as providing over 30 community services for people aged from 5 to 105. It also has nine charity shops around the town which raise vital funds to enable their services to continue to run.

YOUR CHANCE TO JOIN THE GUILD CARE TEAM! AS GUILD CARE LOOKS TO CELEBRATE ITS 85TH YEAR it has launched a new and exciting recruitment campaign to attract more people to work in its care homes in Worthing Debbie Dollner, Chief Operating Officer, explains why she believes joining the care sector now is a great opportunity for someone who’s never considered it before. She said: “Just look at the high street, major retailers are really struggling with so many announcements that shops are closing down. If you want a career that really makes a difference to people’s

lives, and makes you feel good about coming to work, come and work in care, there will always be a job for you and it’s a really rewarding career.”

Chief Executive, Suzanne Millard added: “This is an exciting time for Guild Care as we are looking to expand and recruit more people to our wonderful local charity. As an organisation, we have always adapted and responded to the many changing needs of the people of Worthing – that is what has helped us to survive for 85 years which is a major achievement.

“We now want Guild care to be the local ‘employer of choice’ for staff who want to work in social care.

We believe that this ambition is essential if we are to achieve ‘outstanding’ services that provide the highest quality of care.”

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FASCINATING ADUR

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FASCINATING FACTS What does a circus, smuggling and a 15,000-line poem have to do with the River Adur?

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THERE SEEMS TO BE NO CLEAR REASON as to how the River Adur got its name. One suggestion is that the River Adur has procured its name from the Celtic word, ‘Dwyr’, meaning ‘water’. It has also been suggested that the name derives from 17th Century poet, Michael Drayton’s 15,000-line poem, Poly-Olbion. This poetic and rather fantastical journey through England and Wales suggests that the River Adur was named so because of a Roman Fort, Portus Adurni.

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMUGGLING along the West Sussex coast were plentiful in the 19th Century. In 1855 a circus and wildbeast show visited Shoreham. Complimentary tickets were given to the most important townsmen and to those on the lookout for smugglers. With most of the townsfolk being entertained, few people noticed a suspicious looking ship on the town quay. Within a matter of moments, the ship was loaded with tobacco and began its journey up the River Adur towards Beeding. Little of the cargo was ever found and all the coast guards replaced.

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THE OLD SHOREHAM TOLL BRIDGE was opened in 1782. Prior to this people and animals were pulled across the river on a flat raft.

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IN THE 19TH CENTURY, smugglers

had their favourite areas for beaching vessels and offloading cargo. What was then the mouth of the River Adur was Copperas Gap, now known as Portslade.

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1. What was

THE RIVER HAS PLAYED A VITAL ROLE in feeding local inhabitants. From the Saxon to Victorian times oysters and mussels were collected and were an important part of the locals’ diet.

the date of the last royal wedding to take place in the UK?

The River still plays host to various aquatic events. In 2017 the first ever 5km Fin Swim event took place, challenging those who dare to speed their way up the river wearing a pair of fins – and they’re back for 2018, on 1st September, beginning in Shoreham. Head over to rawenergypursuits.co.uk to book your place, and start training. n

2. Whose wedding was the

By Ella Davies Find Ella on Twitter @Grace3Dav. If you would like to highlight something fascinating in Adur message Ella and tag in @hereandnow_mag

ROYAL WEDDING QUIZ Bring out your doilies, dust off your finest bone china and don your silliest fascinator (we want your pictures). Here’s a right royal quiz for you.

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3. William and Kate removed which word from their wedding vows. What was it: Love, Honour, Obey or Comfort?

4. What wedding tradition was started by the royal family?

5. What was 25ft long at the

wedding of Charles and Diana: The Bunting, The distance the crowd had to stand away from Buckingham Palace, Fergie or Diana’s train?

It’s just for fun! Answers p19.

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Shop open: Mon. 9.30-3.30, Tues. & Fri. 9.30-1.00 & 2.15-4.30.

Sat. 9.30-12 [Closed Wed. & Thur.].

Free home visits. est 1968.

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However, it is all there. An abundance of hidden places and spaces to experience, to meet new people and to spoil your senses. There’s even free parking and plenty of eateries, cafes and a microbrewery around the corner to take a break from – or wind down – your day. Quite honestly, it’s only the limited wordcount that is preventing me from penning you an unabridged guidebook.

In its humble, unpretentious appearance, you would be forgiven for not seeing it. But take a good look; spare the time, and you will uncover a wealth of lesser-known places, offering superior service, competitive prices and far more heart than their gaudy chain counterparts.

So, allow me to cast you off on a journey, though if you have read this far, the chances are you’re already making your own way there.

ELITE CARS OF WORTHING: YOUR LOCAL FAMILY-RUN TAXI FIRM NOW, DEPENDING ON YOUR PROXIMITY to Tarring Road, you may need transport to get you there; enter the Elite Cars of Worthing.

A local family-run taxi company, they bring over 20 years of cabby experience and pride themselves on their traditional values, punctuality, courteousness and safety standards.

Drawing on their recognised background in airport and seaport transfers, they eventually branched out to provide Worthing locals (and the broader West Sussex population) with a good ol’ fashioned taxi service.

Their regular customers expect a high degree of quality when it comes to their cars, drivers and customer service, and their local service meets the very same second-to-none principles.

shown these classes to be incredibly popular.

Always buying!

Cinema, Multiroom Audio setup, and all things Smart House, but chiefly an atmosphere of genuine dedication and confidence in knowledge that never once becomes overbearing, yet always remains compelling.

Consequently, their reputation means they are always looking to recruit more drivers that meet their high expectations, so whether you need a ride or know you can provide it, give them a call on 01903 247 247. Else, visit elitecarsofworthing.co.uk for more information.

THE AUDIO HOUSE: 30 YEARS AT THE PINNACLE OF HOME AUDIO ENTERTAINMENT ANOTHER LONGSTANDING BUSINESS, The Audio House draws on a commendable history of helping nurture new generations of music lovers. Business partners Gerry Heeley and James Edwards have crafted an array of skills over the years to offer an unmatched level of expertise in the local area.

Step into their showroom, and you’re met not only with a play-haven featuring a Home

Visit their Facebook Page for details @KeenesDance or swing on over to their website for more information: keenesdancestudio.co.uk.

Coins & Banknotes.

SUSSEX COIN COMPANY: ESTABLISHED 50 YEARS ON THE Gold & SAME SPOT Silver.

THE SUSSEX COIN COMPANY have been Medals & Jewellery.

established in the very same place since 1968.

Their utterly charming shop is laid out just like a museum containing a cornicopia of items they have acquired over the years, not to mention Army, & home Navyvisits items. free adviceAirforce and arranged for your They have even extended to hostOld their Weapons, proaudio, studio equipment, shiny new Yamaha Old Watches convenience. & Quality Silver Plated items. guitars and dozens of collectable guitars from Old Car Badges, Postcards Photos.

AlwaysOld looking to buy gold& and silver coins; the all-time greats. will purchase items from any country Old Leatherthey Suitcases & Fountain Pens. in the world; milled or hammered coins, So, go on, treat your ears to sounds as they Antiques, Curios & Tribal items. collections or obsolete coins, they even were made to be heard; from Monday to & many other items.

Saturday, 9.30am – 5.30pm, or visit their website at theaudiohouse.co.uk.

Sussex Coin Company

20 New Broadway, Tarring Rd., West Worthing, BN11 4HP

01903 232080 - email: sussexcoins@aol.com purchase old banknotes, both foreign and KEENES DANCE STUDIO:Tel: FROM domestic.

BEAUTIFUL BALLROOM TO FABULOUS Shop open: Mon. 9.30-3.30, & Fri. 9.30-1.00 & 2.15-4.30.

FREESTYLE MilitariaTues. and Victoriana are a keen interest Sat. 9.30-12 [Closed & up Thur.]. of theirs too, soWed. gather your medals, old OFFERING A SELECTION OF DANCE STYLES, Free weaponary, snuffest boxes and pocket watches, home visits.

1968.

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Keenes Dance Studio will teach your body the rhythmic skills required to have you ‘Singing in the Rain’ on ‘Strictly’ in no time.

and head on down for a step back in time. You can call them on 01903 232 080 or find out more at sussexcoins.co.uk.

Boasting private and class dance tuition for children and adults of all ages, this family-run dance company’s talented teachers are ready to get you exercising both mind and body, promising a whole new world of dance at your feet.

We have only tapped the surface here of what’s on offer on Tarring Road, barely making a dent.

You may want to consider their new Absolute Beginners Class in Ballroom or Latin for adults, commencing in September.

Don’t delay in registering, however, for history has

The thing is, you deserve to give it a chance, and it deserves to be given one; for its strength lies in its treasure trove of hidden gems and its eclectic fusion of themes, all reminding us that community spirit, honest charm and absolute commitment to a passion endures.

And that we’re incredibly thankful it does. n

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HEALTH & WELLBEING

10 Keys to Happier Living We are all social beings and need to feel connected to others.

STUDIES SHOW THAT A LACK OF SOCIAL SUPPORT is as bad for us as smoking, whereas a strong social network increases our immunity to infection and reduces mental decline as we get older.

Close, supportive relationships are the most important to our well-being, but we often take our nearest and dearest for granted. Talking and asking about the good things that happen to us can quickly improve the quality of our

THE POWER OF THE CHOIR

There is a growing body of evidence demonstrating that group singing is good for physical and mental wellbeing.

KEY TO THESE FEELINGS OF WELLBEING are the chemicals our bodies secrete when we sing. The initial experience of singing might be a feeling of stress which triggers the release of cortisol -ALI theNANCARROW Stress Hormone.

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Broader social networks give us a sense of belonging, and in Worthing we are lucky to have a vibrant and diverse local community. To connect with like-minded people, check out the listings in Here & Now or at hereandnowmag. co.uk, or pop in and see what delights your local Community Centre has to offer. n

To find out more, come along to the Action for Happiness Worthing monthly meetup group – next one Tues 8 May, 7-9pm, Coast café. More info at facebook.com/ actionforhappinessinworthing

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But then when we sing it’s like having a massive clear out! The action of singing releases us from cortisol’s grip and other feel good factors come into play.

Feel good hormones are released. Oxytocin helps us to relax and bond with others. Dopamine improves mood and motivation.

Endorphins help us feel pleasure and satisfaction.

In fact a regular sing up really gives your mood a natural lift!

But forget Science for a minute, in Sussex the joy of group singing is really demonstrated by the exponential increase in local choirs from Spring into Soul (Worthing), Rowlands Singers (Worthing), BrightSoul (Hove), Rock Choir (South coast) and The Chichester Singers. Take your pick, these days they come in all shapes and sizes and there is something for everyone.

Worthing has its very own choral celebration coming up. 3 Choirs, organised by Amanda Mitchell (Let’s Sing Soul) and Anthony

Dickinson from St Paul’s, brings three community choirs together to showcase their work. Guest director, the charismatic Mark De-Lisser, is one of the UK’s most sought-after choral directors and vocal coaches. This is the second year for this event; Last year the joy of bringing 60 people together to sing in a shared space was palpable and infectious. Friendships were made; we learnt and felt fantastic together. n

Amanda Mitchell 3 Choirs Sat 16 June. Doors 7.30pm. Tickets: seetickets.com/event/3-choirs-soul-gospelnight/st-pauls/1191478/ info: Twitter @ letsSingSoul, markdelisser.com

ROYAL WEDDING QUIZ ANSWERS

No. 2 - Relating

daily interactions, particularly if we actually stop what we’re doing and really listen to the answers!

1. 29th April 2011 (William and Kate) 2. Princess Margret and Anthony Jones 3. Obey 4. The Bride wearing white 5. Diana’s train

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LISTINGS - BUSINESS

Business Round Up Hot of the Press The Small Business Growth Grant and Apprenticeship Grant is open to applications NOW! ADUR & WORTHING COUNCIL in association with the Adur & Worthing Business Partnership has launched the second round of the Small Business Growth Grant and Apprenticeship Grant.

The funding is a result of an innovative partnership between District and Borough Councils in West Sussex, aimed at helping to finance business growth and apprenticeship training across the County.

PLEASE MENTION HERE & NOW WHEN BOOKING YOUR EVENT AND CHECK WEBSITES FOR UPDATES.

THE REGULAR (MOSTLY FREE) EVENTS Networth First Wed of month. 5.307.15pm. Cafalatte, Chapel Rd. FREE ‘Not Networking’ First Tuesday of each month. 9.30-11.30am. Book.

Eventbrite. FREE BNI Networking Every Thursday.

6.30am. Dome Cinema. bniworthing. co.uk Book. £10 inc breakfast.

Worthing Digital Social Third Thursday of month. 8pm. The Corner House pub. FREE First Friday Network First Friday of every month 12.30 – 2.30pm.

Burlington Hotel. FREE Worthing Business Oracle Last Fri of month. 9.30-10.30am. Starbucks, Broadwater. Book. Eventbrite. FREE

Local micro businesses can apply for up to £2,500 to fund capital purchases, support with marketing, training or making improvements to their commercial business premises. This funding is then matched by the business, providing project funding up to £5,000 in total.

Local small businesses can also apply for a one off grant of £1,500 per apprentice, (up to a maximum of 2) to help cover the costs of taking on and training an apprentice.

For full info and application forms go to adur-worthing.gov.uk/ businesses/support-and-funding/grants-and-funding/#smallbusiness-grant-funding.

THIS MONTH’S NETWORKING & EVENTS Wed 2 May

Tues 8 May

Chamber AGM. 5.30pm registration & networking, 6.15pm AGM. Book.

Members & guests FREE. Comp light buffet.

Coast to Capital Growth Hub FREE 1-1 Business Advisory Clinic. Book from 10am-5pm. worthingandadurchamber. co.uk

Thurs 3 May

Friday 11 May

Guild Care Breakfast Networking.

7.30am-9.30am. Piano Lounge, Caer Gwent, Downview Rd, BN11 4TA. £6pp inc b/fast. Call/email 01903 528613, helen.tidball@guildcare.org

Chamber Hub 12.30-2pm.

Impulse Leisure, Lancing Manor.

Informal networking. Book. worthingandadurchamber.co.uk FREE

Thurs 24 May West Sussex Business Expo. 10am3pm. Fontwell Park Racecourse.

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THOMAS H GREEN - MUSICAL TIME MACHINE

The Worthing Wurlitzer THE ‘80S AND ‘90S WERE GLORY YEARS FOR THE WORTHING WURLITZER, CONSISTENTLY SELLING OUT 1000-CAPACITY CONCERTS.

Spring 2018, Sunday afternoon, Worthing Assembly Hall. About 200 are gathered. To applause, a magnificent Wurlitzer organ rises from the stage, the gaudy sound of ‘I Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside’ rings out. The man playing is Phil Kelsall, principal organist at Blackpool’s Tower Ballroom for over 40 years.

IN A CONCERT OF TWO PARTS, he entertains all afternoon, a ball of energy at the instrument’s distinctive horseshoeshaped console. Playing the Wurlitzer requires stamina and Kelsall is almost dancing as, bathed in pink light, his arms leap hither and thither, his body jumping around as he attacks the pedals at his feet.

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1991 to Present The sounds he creates can be strident but are also sonically varied, full of entertaining twists and turns. It’s what used to be called ‘light music’ but seems also part fairground, part music hall, even part naughty postcard as a swanee whistle is never far away. And yet, as well as stomping jollity such as the ‘Drunken Sailor’ sea shanty and ‘Chim Chim Cher-ee’ from ‘Mary Poppins’, he also assays a delicious vibraphone-like version of the gallery theme from ‘60s/’70s children’s TV show ‘Vision On’ and a sturdy take on Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’. It’s a uniquely British experience, run through with nostalgia, but Worthing is one of only a few towns left where a theatre organ maintains such an active presence.

“In the 1920s cinema organs accompanied silent films but by the 1930s they were used to play the audience in and out and in the ice cream break,” explains Simon Field, chairman of the Sussex Theatre Organ Trust and owner of the Worthing Wurlitzer. “In those days the organists themselves were real stars – most of whose forenames were Reginald, for some reason – Reginald Dixon, Reginald New, the famous Reginald Foort who had a touring organ carried around in five big lorries that he’d set up and play. Coming out from your cold home into luxurious warm to see an exotic film was a big evening out and the organ was part of that escapism.”

Worthing had just such a cinema with a Compton organ in its massive Odeon on Liverpool Road but this was sadly demolished in 1987 (despite being a Grade

PHOTO: KAT NAISH

II Listed building). That Worthing has a Wurlitzer at all, then, is mostly down to one man, Jim Buckland, now in his late nineties.

In 1975 he was at the heart of a group of enthusiasts who set about bringing a theatre organ to the town. It was to prove a daunting task.

They rescued a dilapidated organ from Buckingham’s derelict town hall. The instrument had itself been rescued from Stepney’s defunct Troxy cinema. Buckland and his devoted team, supported by Worthing Borough Council, spent 36,000 man hours on the restoration, at a cost of £137,000. The grand launch was on 24th May 1981 and playing the opening set was Bobby Pagan, who had also played when the organ originally opened in Stepney in 1933.

The ‘80s and ‘90s were glory years for the Worthing Wurlitzer, consistently selling out 1000-capacity concerts. American organ stars Lyn Larsen, Carlo Curley and Hector Olivera all appeared, for the US has a particularly strong theatre organ culture (indeed Buckland’s original aim was to

Do you have any musical memories of Worthing? Perhaps you even have photos? We’d love to hear from you.

Please email Thomas at editorial@hereandnowmag.co.uk (subject field: Time Machine). We look forward to hearing from you.

emulate the sound of the Wurlitzer in the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, California).

Homegrown talents such as Simon Gledhill, Richard Hills, and Nigel Ogden also performed, and the Wurlitzer accompanied the Worthing Symphony Orchestra, a collaboration that continues to the present.

A piece was especially written for this pairing

by Hollywood composer Rex Koury (who

wrote the theme to the radio/TV show ‘Gunsmoke’).

Buckland wasn’t yet completely satisfied with the sound. In the mid-‘90s, an organ became available that could be used to extend and update Worthing’s. This was the BBC Theatre organ from Manchester’s Playhouse, which had previously been in Blackpool’s Empire Ballroom.

The renovations took two years to complete and the revitalized Wurlitzer was finally presented in concert on 23rd February 1997, now one of Europe’s largest and most complete. A final round of “tonal finishing” was completed in 2001, overseen

by Lyn Larsen and two top US Wurlitzer technicians.

THE INAUGURAL CONCERT, 24 MAY 1981

LEFT TO RIGHT: ERNEST BROADBENT, BOBBY PAGAN, GEORGE BLACKMORE F.R.C.O PHOTO: J SHARP

“To sound really good organs need to be tuned to the building,” says Simon Field, “Certain ranks of pipes need to be made louder, some softer, same with individual notes. That process often didn’t happen with many English cinema installations but this one has been tonally finished by two experts so it’s very Americansounding, brighter and slightly louder than the average English cinema organ.”

Four years ago Field took over from Jim Buckland, purchasing the organ and overseeing it. The income to pay for its upkeep comes from concerts but audiences have dwindled somewhat in the 21st century. The generations who recall Wurlitzers in cinemas is passing and no-one is replacing them.

“There are only about five or six organs in the country on the same scale as Worthing’s,” says Field, with justifiable pride, “Very few are regularly played, although the one in the Odeon Leicester Square is still used to play audiences in. Overall, not enough people are coming now. It tallies with the fact people don’t listen to light music, the sort composed

by Leroy Anderson in the ‘40s and ‘50s, that used to be on BBC Radio 2 before they started playing pop from the ‘60s and ‘70s. Such music is deeply unfashionable at the moment, and I think it’ll be a good few years before it’s rediscovered. When it is, that’s when the theatre organ will re-emerge with it.”

In the meantime, Field is forward-looking.

The Wurlitzer is successfully played at Worthing Beer Festival each October, was recently used in an “immersive musical”, was the highlight of TotRockinBeats’ childfriendly NYE party, and there are plans to show an accompanied silent film classic in the autumn, as well as for a revival of organled dancing.

The Wurlitzer concert programme has now paused until the autumn but keep your eyes open. The Worthing Wurlitzer is an institution. It’s something this town has over almost any other in the UK. Whether you’re a fan of the music or not, it’s a treasure and we should ensure it has a vibrant future. n Simon Field, owner of the Worthing Wurlitzer, can be contacted at contact@ worthing-wurlitzer.org

THE PRINCIPAL RESTORATION TEAM

LEFT TO RIGHT: SID CABELL, RON MCBRIEN, JIM BUCKLAND, NORMAN KING PHOTO: BECKETT NEWSPAPERS PHOTO: BECKETT NEWSPAPERS

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A LONG BLUE SKIRT

Davison C of E High School for Girls A long blue skirt, a high ponytail, and an upwards inflection - you’ve just had a chance encounter with a Davison girl (and lived to tell the tale).

THESE DAVISON GIRLS WERE ORIGINALLY DAVISON BOYS! In 1812 Reverend William Davison decided to create a free school for poor boys making Davison C of E high school the oldest free school in Worthing. After going through a sex change the school began to teach “good sound advice on preparing a girl for homemaking” and all the skills a girl would need from laundry to cleaning (according to Evelyn Farrant who attended in the 1920s).

These days you’d hope Davison would have evolved somewhat, and it has, teaching academic subjects as well as the all-boys school its twinned with.

Davison is well known in the community for the dancing extravaganza put on every year known as interform dance wherein girls of every colour (the school’s houses) get to dance live on stage at the Pavilion theatre in front of a huge crowd. It sounds terrifying (and is) but it’s a wonderful opportunity and I choose to take part in it every year.

If you’re thinking that Davison is a heap of hormonal teenage girls, then you wouldn’t be wrong. However, the odd cat fight and constant mill of gossip is all part of the wonderful experience and everyone I’ve known at Davison has been friendly and supportive, and just bursting with juicy information about Stacey’s sister’s boyfriend’s mate Joe (OMG how could he).

Of course, Davison is not the only high school in the community and there are many other equally good high schools, however my experiences are solely of Davison, so I couldn’t exactly tell you anything about the others.

In conclusion the height of someone’s character is not determined by the length of their skirt, the thickness of their eyebrow or the height of their ponytail and, I’m proud to say that ‘once a Davison girl always a Davison girl’ *cue emotional music* n

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MAY LISTINGS

Your Guide to What’s On

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LISTINGS - THEATRE & CINEMA Readers are advised to check event listing info in case of change.

Please mention Here & Now when booking or attending events.

Want to see your event here?

Get it on here! hereandnowmag.co.uk Check websites for updated info.

An Explosion of the Senses Imagine having the power to control time. Imagine pausing time, during an explosion. What would PHOTO BY ERIC RICHMOND, DESIGN BY LONGARM

that moment look like?

THAT IS EXACTLY THE PREMISE of Mimbre’s visually stunning new show The Exploded Circus.

An explosion has been caught, frozen in time, with the remnants of the circus ring left hanging in the air – suspended above the ground in a fleeting vulnerable moment. It is this world that six circus performers fill with acrobatics, aerial work and juggling to weave a physical, highly visual and audible story told without words. It is a story of finding your own order in chaos, creating a new normal and rebuilding society piece by piece.

In a recent interview, Lina Johansson, Joint Artistic Director for the female led contemporary

COMPETITION

WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO SEE WHITNEY: QUEEN OF THE NIGHT! We all love the music of Whitney Houston, and on Sunday 9 June we’re hosting a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time at the Pavilion Theatre. To enter simply answer the following question:

One of Whitney’s most popular songs was…

A) I Wanna Take A Chance On Somebody B) I Wanna Dance With Somebody C) I Wanna Prance With Somebody To enter, email your answer to competition@hereandnowmag.co.uk by midnight Wed 16 May. To be entered, Whitney must be in the subject line. One entry per person.

Winner selected at random and notified by email or phone by Thurs 17 May. Good Luck!

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circus company Mimbre, beautifully described the show, saying “The Exploded Circus connects with current questions around change, belonging and society. With a feeling that the world around us is on the cusp of big changes, I want to create a performance which reflects on this in a microcosm; a show mixing spectacle and visual impact with heart and personal stories, all woven through with a strong note of hope.”

Worthing Theatres will be hosting the official world premiere of this amazing new production to launch our Summer of Circus season. Join us for a special moment in time and be part of the first audience to experience this incredible spectacle. n The Exploded Circus premieres at the Pavilion Theatre from Friday 18 May to Sunday 20 May. Tickets from Worthing Theatres box office on 01903 206 206 or visit worthingtheatres.co.uk Stephen Sheldrake

by Stephen Sheldrake Marketing Officer, Worthing Theatres, Museum & Art Gallery

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LISTINGS - THEATRE & CINEMA CONTINUED THEATRE MAY 2018

Mon 14 May

Thu 3 May – Mon 14 May

Worthing Film Club: 120 BPM (15), 8:15pm Connaught

BF 2018 Lexicon – World Premiere By No Fit State Circus. Roll up, roll up and enter the big top. A daring, seductive and utterly contemporary take on the Circus Experience. Hove Lawns

Brooklyn (12) 7:00pm, Lancing Parish Hall for all info bfi.org.uk/ neighbourhoodcinema/luxor-revivalcommunity-cinema

Sat 5 May Grumpy Old Women To The Rescue, Starring Jenny Éclair, Dillie Keane and Lizzie Roper, 7:30pm Pavilion Theatre.

Tue 15 May Matthew Bournes Cinderella (12A), 7pm Connaught

Thu 10 – Fri 11 May The Nature of Forgetting.

Following a sell-out run at the 2017 London International Mime Festival, Latitude and the Edinburgh Fringe, Theatre Re presents a powerful, explosive and joyous piece about what is left when memory is gone. Various Times, Connaught Theatre

Wed 16 May Deadpool 2, various times, Dome

THEATRE JUNE 2018

Thu 17 May

Sat 2 June

The Dam Busters with Dan Snow (U), 7:15pm, Connaught

That’ll Be The Day, The UK’s premier Rock & Roll production That’ll Be The Day returns with another chance to see its latest most popular show! 7:30pm Pavilion Theatre

Tue 5 June Tom Allen: Absolutely, 8:00pm Pavilion Theatre

CINEMA MAY 2018 Sun 13 May Kathleen Turner: Finding my Voice.

Kathleen interweaves songs with stories from her remarkable life and career. 7:30pm Connaught Theatre.

Fri 18 May - Sun 20 May

Tue 1 May – Sat 5 May Meet Me In St Louis, Various Times, Connaught Theatre

Tue 1 May – Thu 10 May Avengers Infinity War, Various times, Dome

The Exploding Circus Official World Premiere A visually and sound stunning performance from all-female troupe Mimbre. Various times, Pavilion Theatre

Thur 3 May

Sat 19 May

Sat 5 May

BalletBoyz: 7:30pm. Fourteen Days.

Brand new works and the return of an audience favourite Connaught Theatre

Sherlock Gnomes (U), Various Times, Dome

Thu 24 May Matt’s Comedy Club Presents: Zoe Lyons, Zoe takes a sideways view of life, picking out the many absurdities and turning them into hilarious routines which she delivers with tremendous energy. 8:00pm Connaught Theatre

ROH : Manon (12A) 7:15pm Live.

Performed at the Royal Opera House and streamed to cinemas. Connaught Studio

Sun 6 May Sherlock Gnomes (U), Various Times, Dome

Tue 8 May Exhibition On Screen: Cezanne, Fine Art, 7:30pm Ropetackle

Fri 25 May

Wed 9 May

My Life Story Featuring Ricky Hatton, 7:30pm Pavilion Theatre

Skid Row Marathon (12A), 8:30pm Dome

Thur 31 May

Thu 10 May

Milkshake! Live: The Magic Storybook, various Times, Pavilion Theatre

NT: Macbeth (12A), 7PM, Connaught

Sat 12 May Sherlock Gnomes (U) 10:15 am (Autistic Screening), Dome

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Fri 18 May

Fri 25 May Solo: A Star Wars Story, various Times, Dome

Tues 29 May Paddington 2, (PG), 2pm Ropetackle

CINEMA JUNE 2018 Mon 4 June Blood Father (15) 700:pm, Lancing Parish Hall

Tue 5 June

Bloodsport (15), 8:15pm, Connaught

Oscar Wilde Live: An Ideal Husband (12A) 7:15pm Connaught

Sun 20 May

Wed 6 June

Eurovision Live (12A), 7PM Connaught Cinema

Exhibition On Screen: Van Gogh, 7:30pm, Ropetackle

Thu 24 May

Tues 19 June

The Death Of Stalin, 8pm Ropetackle

Worthing Pride fundraising event. Film Screening ‘Pride’. 7.30pm. Dome

LISTINGS - MUSIC

Connor’s View C E L L A R A R T S C LU B This month’s Cellar Arts Club events contain another gem from Caspar Gomez in the form of his latest night, FREEDOM. Having watched his ‘Synthesize Me’ events repeatedly blow the roof right off St. Paul’s, I am very excited about the prospect of this event within the Cellar Arts Club’s intimate Original Music confines!

Worthing

In store for us is Caspar himself on the decks spinning old and new tunes with the aid of Ruairi Bisset, Steve Peck and the Reverend stepping in on guitar, saxophone and cello. With not only all this, but also the prospect of a vegetarian buffet awaiting those who venture in, expect to see a good crowd!

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The Alice Band, Egremont.

8:45pm, FREE – Covers Pete Mac, Warwick. 9pm, FREE - DJ Cooper and Blonde, Duke of Wellington (Shm). 4pm, FREE – Old Time Dubious Roots, Duke of Wellington (Shm). 9pm, FREE – Ska/Dub/ Reggae

Maddy Prior, Ropetackle Arts Centre (Shm). 8pm, £16.50 - Folk

Bob Drake, Cellar Arts Club. 8pm, £2 for non-members

Sun 6 May Worthing Surf Music Festival, Bar 42. 2pm, £5 – Surf

By Connor Tue 1 May

Wed 9 May

Backbeat, Piston Broke (Shm).

8:30pm, FREE

Jazz Breakfast w/ Mike Hatchard, Ropetackle Arts Centre (Shoreham).

11am, £10 – Jazz

Trapper, Egremont.

8:45pm, FREE – 60s Covers

Thu 3 May

Liquid Logic/Mr. Steeps, Warwick. 9pm, FREE – Covers, DJ

Folksy, Cellar Arts Club. 4pm, £2 for non-members - Folk

George Michael Tribute w/ Pete Valentine, Egremont. 8:45pm, FREE – Tribute

Bloody Mary, Piston Broke (Shm).

8:30pm, FREE

Billy Butler and Acre, Warwick. 9pm, FREE – House/Garage

Sat 5 May

Shady Grove, Duke of Wellington (Shm).

9pm, FREE – Bluegrass/Folk

Crackling Griffins, Duke of Wellington (Shm). 9pm, FREE – Irish Traditional

Fri 4 May Mammothfest Best Band Competition Heat 4 w/ Negative Measures. 7pm, FREE - Metal Zoe and Friends, Cellar Arts Club. 8pm, £2 for non-members Claire and Gary, View Café Bar. 8pm, FREE

African Night Fever Presents: Reggae Party, Ropetackle Arts Centre (Shm).

8pm, £15 - Reggae

The Diablos, Piston Broke (Shm).

4:30pm, FREE

Thu 10 May You Win Again – Celebrating the music of the Bee Gees, Pavilion Theatre.

7:30pm, £22.50 – Tribute Linden Pomeroy, Cellar Arts Club. 8pm, £2 for non-members Disco-a-Gogo w/ Mark Wright and Charisse, Egremont. 8:45pm, FREE Disco

Fri 11 May Mitch Benn, Ropetackle Arts Centre (Shm). 8pm, £13 – Musical Satire Freedom, Cellar Arts Club. 8pm, £2 for non-members - DJ

Coastal Connections Folk Night w/ Lucas and King, Cafalatte Café Bistro.

7pm, £5 - Folk

Mon 7 May

Solveig Avina, View Café Bar. 8pm, FREE

Burning Organ, Duke of Wellington (Shm). 3pm, FREE – Covers

Suspiciously Elvis, Egremont. 8:45pm, FREE - Tribute

Reggae and Soul Night w/ Madam Scorcher, Cellar Arts Club. 8pm, £2 for non-members - DJ

The Fold, Duke of Wellington (Shm).

9pm, FREE – Folk Rock

Pier Pressure/Pete Mac, Warwick. 9pm, FREE – Covers, DJ Bushman Brothers, Piston Broke (Shm).

8:30pm, FREE

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7:30pm, £29.50 – Country/SingerSongwriter Cara Dillon, Ropetackle Arts Centre (Shm). 8pm, SOLD OUT - Folk

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Fri 25 May Harry Strutter’s Hot Rhythm Orchestra, Ropetackle Arts Centre (Shm). 8pm, £16 – Jazz

WSO: Grand Final of Sussex International Piano Competition, Assembly Hall. 2:45pm, £19 - £28 – Solo Piano/Classical

Latino Night, Cellar Arts Club. 8pm, £2 for non-members - DJ

Fri 18 May Ben Glover, Coast Café. 7pm, £9 OTD - Folk Julie Tzuke, Ropetackle Arts Centre (Shm). 8pm, £22.50 – Acoustic 7 Inch Singles w/ Joe Bunn, Cellar Arts Club. 8pm, £2 for non-members - DJ

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Rob Woodland, View Café Bar. 8pm, FREE The Majors, Egremont. 8:45pm, FREE Dolly Dagger, Piston Broke (Shm).

8:30pm, FREE

Sat 26 May Paul Simon’s Graceland performed by the London African Gospel Choir, Pavilion Theatre. 8:30pm, £24.50 – Tribute The Shoreham Allstars, Worthing Lido.

2pm, FREE – Youth Showcase Supersaurus, Egremont. 8:45pm, FREE Pete Mac, Warwick. 9pm, FREE - DJ

Peter Ridge, View Café Bar. 8pm, FREE

Punk Night w/ Karl and Kev, Piston Broke (Shm). 8:30pm, FREE

Blues Issue, Egremont. 8:45pm, FREE - Blues

Sun 27 May

Rooster Tail/Mr. Steeps, Warwick. 9pm, FREE – Covers, DJ

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Thu 24 May

Kathleen Turner: Finding My Voice, Connaught Theatre. 7:30pm, £28.50 Cabaret

Sweet Loretta, Cellar Arts Club. 8pm, £2 for non-members – Funk/Soul

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Northbrook MET Presents: S’koolfest, Pavilion Theatre. 7pm, £4 – Youth Showcase

Sun 13 May

Thu 17 May

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Wed 23 May

DJ Spoons, Warwick. 9pm, FREE - DJ

Tyler, Piston Broke (Shm). 4:30pm, FREE

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Finch, Joy and Woods, Piston Broke (Shm). 4:30pm, FREE

Reckless Intention, Victory Lane, Leave It Blank & 3TL, Bar 42. 7:30pm, £4 – Pop-punk

Tubba 3 Ply, La Momo and Josh Craggs, Bar 42. 6pm, FREE

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LaSharVu, Ropetackle Arts Centre (Shm).

8pm, £15 – Vocal Group/Jazz

Bustin’ a Groove, Farmers (Lancing).

9pm, FREE - Covers Mad Max, Piston Broke (Shm). 8:30pm, FREE

Sat 19 May William D Drake, Crayola Lectern and support, St. Paul’s. 7pm, £10 – Charity Concert Modern Age Worthing w/ Flashfires + supports, Bar 42. 7:30pm, £6 OTD God Save The Queen, Cellar Arts Club.

8pm, £2 for non-members – Punk DJ Triple X, Egremont. 8:45pm, FREE – Rock Burning Organ, Piston Broke (Shm).

8:30pm, FREE

Sun 20 May Heather Small: the Voice of M People, Assembly Hall. 7:30pm, £31 - Soul

The Mark Travers Project presents: Thelonius Monk, Ropetackle Arts Centre (Shm). 8pm, £15 – Tribute/Jazz 1BTN presents: Downstairs for Dancing, Cellar Arts Club. 3pm, £2 for non-members - DJ Naveen, Warwick. 9pm, FREE Taylor Maid, Piston Broke (Shm).

4:30pm, FREE – Big Band/Swing

Thu 31 May Mammothfest Best Band Competition Heat 6, Bar 42. 8pm, FREE - Metal

Fri 1 June Kylie On Show, St. Paul’s. 7pm, £16 OTD - Tribute Ruby & The Revelators w/ The Stash DJs, Cellar Arts Club. 8pm, £2 for nonmembers – Soul, DJ Alice on Sax, View Café Bar. 8pm, FREE Glastonwick 2018, Ropetackle Arts Centre, The Duke of Wellington and Church Farm (Shm, Coombes). 6pm,

£15 (Friday ticket) – Beer/Poetry/Music Festival

The Shoreham Allstars, Worthing Lido.

2pm, FREE – Youth Showcase

Jazz Café: featuring Adam Glasser, Pavilion Café Bar. 8pm, £9 – Jazz

Full House, Piston Broke (Shm). 8:30pm, FREE

Blacken Blues Band, Piston Broke (Shm).

8:30pm, FREE - Blues

Sun 10 June

Sat 2 June

WPO: Summer Concert, Assembly Hall.

7:30pm, £9 - £16 – Classical

That’ll Be The Day, Pavilion Theatre.

7:30pm, £26 – Variety Show

Ratamacubit, Worthing Lido. 2pm, FREE – Latin

Rapture 80s Party, Cellar Arts Club.

8pm, £2 for non-members – 80s DJ

Lee Pryor, Piston Broke (Shm). 4:30pm, FREE

Glastonwick 2018, Ropetackle Arts Centre, The Duke of Wellington and Church Farm (Shm, Coombes). 6pm, £25 (Saturday ticket) – Beer/Poetry/Music Festival An Intimate Evening w/ Mark Stanway (ex-Magnum), Ropetackle Arts Centre (Shm). 8pm, £15 – Rock Mad Badger, Piston Broke (Shm).

8:30pm, FREE

Sun 3 June Gretchen Peters w/ Kim Richey, Pavilion Theatre. 8pm, £29.50 – SingerSongwriter Glastonwick 2018, Ropetackle Arts Centre, The Duke of Wellington and Church Farm (Shm, Coombes). 6pm, £10 (Sunday ticket) – Beer/Poetry/Music Festival Porchlight Smoker, Piston Broke (Shm).

4:30pm, FREE

Thu 7 June Human Cargo, Ropetackle Arts Centre (Shm). 8pm, £15 – Spoken Word/Song

Fri 8 June Ruiri Bissett, View Café Bar. 8pm, FREE Lorelei Rock, Piston Broke (Shm).

8:30pm, FREE

Sat 9 June Whitney: Queen of the Night, Pavilion Theatre. 7:30pm, £25 - Tribute South Coast Soul Revue 10th Birthday, Ropetackle Arts Centre (Shm). 8pm, £15 – Funk/Soul Apples I’m Home, Coast Café. 7pm, £7 OTD - Folk

REGULAR EVENT LISTINGS Soul In The Cellar with Amanda Mitchell at the Cellar Arts Club. 8th May at 7:30pm - £6 booking fee per workshop Open Mic w/ Bustin’ A Groove at the Thomas A Becket. Every other Tuesday from 1st May at 8pm Secret Shore Shanty Singers at Ye Old House at Home. Last Tuesday of every month from 7:30pm South Downs Folk Singers at Ye Old House at Home. First Wednesday of every month from 7:30pm Open Stage at Bar Next Door. Every Wednesday at 8pm.

Tim Keegan’s Beach House Music Club w/ guest musicians at the Beach House.

First Thursday of every month at 8pm Open Mic at Tangerine Bar. Every other Thursday from 3rd May at 8pm Karoake at the Warwick. Every Thursday at 9pm Open Mic w/ Bustin’ A Groove at the Crown and Anchor (Shoreham). Every Thursday at 8pm Madi Laine w/ Chris Simmons at the Beach House. Last Sunday of every month at 8pm South Coast Blues Jam at the Charles Dickens. 3rd Sunday of every month at 2pm

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From 28 April-25 August Dress to Impress: Netsuke & Japanese Men’s Fashion. Worthing Museum. FREE

To Sat 21 July Costume Trail. Sites across Worthing & at the Museum. See website for info and map. FREE

12 May-13 October Safe European Home? (Past, Present, Future) Art and installation by Delaine and Damian Le Bas and Alex Michon, photo installation by Julia Horbaschk. FREE

Club. FREE for members, £2 guests, £1 Students

Wed 2 May

Kids Run Free. 8.45am. Victoria Park.

FREE

Networth Friendly Local Networking.

5.30-7.30pm. Small businesses, Charities and Community Groups. Free entry

Durrington Cycle Community Project, 9-1pm every Sat and Wed. Get help to fix your bike. Pond Lane Rec, Durrington.

Arts Lab Interest Preliminary Meet 7-10pm. Interested in helping to found an Arts Group of epic proportions? Tell anyone you think might be interested.

Bring your thoughts, dreams, skills and minds. The Swan. FREE entry

Great Little Farmers’ Market Goring.

9am-3pm

Thurs 3 May

Steyning Farmers’ Market Saturday from 9am. High Street Car Park Steyning

World of Mouth Spoken Word with a House Band. 7.30-11pm, Cellar Arts Club.

FREE for members, £2 /£1 Ladies night 7-10pm. In aid of “Coppa Feel Breast “At Actiivus. Inc bubbly & cake. wegottickets £8

Sat 28 April

Thur 3 May

Dads Play Date 11-1pm at Guild Care Day Centre. Dads, stepdads, grandads, male carers who want to hang out with their kids, play/learn/teach new skills and make some new cool friends. Children aged 0-10. Chris Regan, a writer and director known for his work on films such as Ten Dead Men, Paz vs Stuff, & London Heist will show how to script and record our own movies. Book email dan@ totrockinbeats.com

Family history workshop - Getting the best out of Findmypast. 10am-12noon.

2 hours training & tea/coffee. Worthing Library. £5

Swimathon 6-8pm. In aid of Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie. SplashPoint.

Book swimathon.org/enter-now

Tue 1 May Craft Fair 9am-1pm (every Tue) Storrington village hall. FREE entry The Stash DJs with Ruby and the Revelators. 8pm to midnight. Cellar Arts

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Sat 5 May

Quiz Night (every Thursday) 8pm.

Broadwater Greene King. Prizes. £1 entry Quiz Night (every Thursday) 8pm. North Star Worthing. £1 Quiz Night (every Thursday) 8pm The Goose. £1 per person Major Minors 10-15 yrs Gospel Choir.

5.45pm-7pm. St Botolph’s Church Hall.

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Fri 4 May Jolly Comedy Club, Burlington Hotel 8:3011pm, over 18s only

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The Ladies return to the decks!

8-midnight. All female DJ line-up busting out Reggae and Soul on Vinyl. Cellar Arts Club. FREE to members/£2

Songwriting Workshop (Taster) 2-5pm Cellar Arts Club. FREE to members, £2/£1 Antiques and Collectors Fair. 10-4pm.

Woodland Centre Rustington. FREE entry Car Boot Sale. 9am. Broadwater Green.

Charity - West Worthing Rotary

Sun 6 May Three Forts Marathon. 10-2pm. Devil’s Dyke – Chanctonbury Ring – Cissbury Ring. 27 miles and known as the ‘tough one’. 10am, half marathon 10:30am supporting Ferring Country Centre. Enter at threefortschallenge.org.uk Shoreham Fort: Find Out More Day. 11am. Find out more about Shoreham Fort, what the volunteers are up to or how you can join them. Guided tour at 2pm. (Wrist bands available from Food For Fort) you will find out about the past, present and future of this unique fort. See shorehamfort.co.uk for other dates.

Mon 7 May Artists Networking Meeting 9am-11am.

Small Batch cafe. Portland Road.

Soul in the Cellar 7.30-9pm Women for Women feel-good singing group. Cellar Arts Club Book - amanda@letssingsoul. com

Fri 11 May Dance-A-Thon. 6.30-8.30pm for CLIC Sargent charity. Worthing High School.

Book clicsargent.org.uk

Sat 12 May Friday Night is Music Night at 7.30pm. with Davison Youth Concert Band and Worthing Citadel Band at The Salvation Army, Crescent Road Train Party from 10.30am. The Woodlands Centre, Rustington. Book via FB page Car Boot Sale. 9am. Adur Rec. Charity Explorer Scouts and Lancing Lions.

Sun 13 May Walk for Wadars 10am. 5 mile sponsored walk. Goring Gap Green to Worthing Pier and back. FREE entry. Book/info wadars. co.uk/events.

Art Auction. 3-9pm. Fundraising Art Auction and Tombola at the Cellar Arts Club. FREE Entry Train Rides Worthing Model Engineers 2-5pm. Field Place, Worthing. 50p per ride

Tue 15 May Lunchtime talk: Worthing Samaritans Talk to us. 12.10-12.50 Samaritans talk: Why our service works and what you can expect when contacting us. Option to pop in between 9.30am-4.30pm to talk with a volunteer. Worthing Library. No need to book. FREE

Wed 16 May Leading cancer charity is hosting a free support course in Worthing for people with cancer and close supporters. Penny Brohn UK’s two-day Living Well takes place at Field Place, The Boulevard, on May 16 & 23, from 10am-5.30pm.

Sat 19 – Sun 20 May Various circus workshops, for differing age ranges. Learn skills needed for acrobatic balancing, alongside a handful of juggling techniques. Info & Book

worthingtheatres.co.uk Richmond Room, Assembly Hall. £10 God Save the Queen (Punk Night) 8pmmidnight. All Star DJs, Cellar Arts Club.

FREE members/£2/£1 Lancing Village Market from 9am-1pm North Street, Lancing Royal Street Market. from 9am-5pm.

Bath Place, Worthing Royal Wedding Picnic. 2.30-6.30pm Bring a picnic or buy on site. Broadwater C of E School (St Mary’s Church if raining)

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LISTINGS - GENERAL CONTINUED Sun 20 May

Sat 2 June

South Coast Coin Fair. 9.30am-1.30pm.

Chatsworth Hotel. Entry £1.

Songwriting Workshop 2-5pm. Cellar Arts Club. Book bobburkemusic@outlook.com

Video Jukebox 4-8pm Choose your own Music Videos, Cellar Arts Club. FREE members/£2/£1

Rapture 80s Party Night from 8pmmidnight, Cellar Arts Club. FREE members/£2/£1

Wed 23 May

Horace Duke Day. From Noon (95th Birthday) in the Town Centre

S’koolFest 2018, presented by Northbrook Met, Pavilion Theatre. £2-4

Fri 25 May Screen on The Green. Worthing College open air cinema. See ad in this issue. For full info and to book worthing.ac.uk.

Tue 29 May Just Daydreaming Pop Up. Explore this whimsical exhibition featuring artists from The Fairy Tale Fair. 29th May – 3rd June.

10–5pm, Colonnade House

JUNE Fri 1 June Steyning Live Lounge 7-11pm. 10th Anniversary Party in the Big Tent.

Shooting Field, Steyning

Car Boot Sale. 9am. Adur Rec. Charity: Davison Youth Concert Band Car Boot Sale. 9am. Broadwater Green.

9am. Charity - Worthing Scope

Wed 2-Thurs 3 June Military History Weekend. 11-4.30pm.

Shoreham Fort

Sat 2 June Cissbury Ring walk. 11am-1.30pm. Join Worthing Museum archaeologist and historian James Sainsbury, to explore the 6000 year history of Worthing’s highest hill and the country’s second largest hill fort. worthingmuseum.co.uk to book/info. £5

Sat 30 June Night to Remember walk raising funds for St Barnabas. This year, anyone, male or female, aged 10 or over can walk through the night on. See P# for info.

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Local elections are happening this month, and as usual I have a ridiculous, albeit a politicial suggestion for you.

HAVE YOU HEARD OF A POETRY SLAM BEFORE? Essentially, it’s an interesting gimmick to get people to pay attention to what could be mindnumbingly boring performance poetry. It’s a judged poetry contest. There are some rules that the contestants must adhere to: 1) All poems must be 3 minutes long. No longer, or they are penalised.

2) No props.

3) No singing or music.

After this, the poem is judged by 5 members of the audience. The top and bottom scores are lopped off, to prevent favouritism.

My suggestion is this: - We invent Slam Politics.

- We apply the rules of a poetry slam to the world of politics.

At a hustings, each candidate would only be allowed to speak for up to three minutes for the entire evening. Any longer, and they lose votes. This shows they can play by the rules, and that they can keep a promise. No inspiring music, or campaign songs that are ruined by the end of the election run up. No props, ie no buses painted with lies about NHS money. Finally, 5 members of the audience (of 5 different political persuasions) would be chosen to score the policies. Top and bottom scores lopped off. This would only be a guide to help the public’s voting decisions, much like the judge’s comments on the X Factor.

There are advantages to this way of playing things. The first is an obvious one, that the many thousands of people in this country who don’t vote could be convinced to at least engage with the whole process with the whole 3 minute gimmick. It’s quick and painless, no strung out arguments. The scoring would help people open their minds to the policies of different parties (people would be encourage, a la slam poetry, to vocalise their disagreements with the scoring).

And best of all, no buses with outright lies about money going to the NHS, when it clearly isn’t.

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THE WORTHING BYPASS

This column will not change your life but it may put you to sleep Life is chaos and confusion.

I don’t know who said that but it ought to be someone profound like Oscar Wilde or Ghandi. Certainly not Anne Widdecombe or Giles Brandreth (aka the Woolly Jumper Guy). I suspect Albert Einstein said something similar, or it may have been Stephen Hawking.

IT’S A GREAT SAYING THAT I RATHER SUSPECT I made up myself, but for fear of grave plagiarism best credit all the big brains and worthies on the rent-a-quote list. Let’s add Nelson Mandela, the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu to cover the spiritual domain and whilst we’re at it doff our hats to Richard Attenborough – you can’t go wrong with him (as it happens this will probably serve well for search hits when the Bypass appears online).

I should revise our shared classic quotation by adding a qualifier. Life appears as chaos and

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confusion, at least on the surface, but is in fact much more chilled out the less you think about it.

Oscar Wilde’s just jumped ship on claiming kudos for that one and even the Dalai Lama would be grumbling at the clumsiness of the naff saying (do Buddhists vent? Thought for the day that one; you can even have that as a meme, kids). Only Woolly Jumper Guy would stick around to claim credit for that, if it were not for the fact that he has made a career out of surface-level flippancy.

I do like a saying though. That one came about through the step-daughter hooking me up to Netflix as I sat bewildered at her technoknow-how with the awe and wonder of a small child witnessing a rocket launch from mission control. It was then that yours truly hit upon a philosophical tract that is pretty much stolen from John Donne, the metaphysical poet sat on an island whilst his mates went out on the razz.

“Without the kindness of technically-gifted family and friends I’d be sat on my own in my pants listening to wireless radio,” I mused. Naturally the compliment didn’t sit for long before turning rancid. “The company would be great but I’d miss out on Game of Thrones and that’s a bridge too far.”

That got me thinking about the kindness of strangers, the unfathomable complexity of life without a support network to nurse us along our way. I envisioned my future self staggering down the street, hospital issue gown flailing open, buttocks billowing in the wind, as my carer scurries behind shooing the mocking seagulls from the trail of breadcrumbs falling from my unkempt knee-length beard. The Beloved Hackette watches disinterested from the conservatory (a dystopian future, I’ll grant you, where I have succumbed to an extension that serves no other purpose than as an observatory for the downfall of me) whilst finishing her Sudoku and tut-tutting at Giles Brandreth’s

LIFE IS INDEED CHAOS AND CONFUSION AND WITHOUT A SUPPORT MECHANISM IS VIRTUALLY UNNAVIGABLE, A BIT LIKE THE WORTHING BYPASS...

announcement that he would turn himself inside out for charity.

There goes the chaos and confusion. Life for me though is more about the internal long-lost timeless tea time of the soul, where marathon bathing is mandatory and philosophising about mundanity is nirvana. ‘Never let the nuggets go’ is my favourite saying that I’ve just invented.

Take the Beloved Hackette’s blithe comment on the way back from delicious nibbles at the Andalucía restaurant as we dodged the dogged puddles in our path. “It’s like the Somme out here,” she said wistfully. “Really?” I enquired, unsure if I’d heard correctly. “The Somme? The actual Somme?

The Battle of the Somme? The unimaginable hell of mud and decay and death? The slaughter of hundreds of thousands of young men? It’s like that is it? A few puddles?” Even she laughed at that one.

What I have come to gather, Dear Hackolyte, is that life is indeed chaos and confusion and without a support mechanism is virtually unnavigable, a bit like the Worthing bypass. Our collective headlong rush towards technological salvation has only opened a wormhole into infinite chaos and confusion, headlined for the time being by a Twitter garbling Neanderthal President.

On the other hand there is peace. If you pour yourself a lovely bubble bath, the one thing you’d never think about before immersing yourself and your favourite duck is Trumpton, so chaos cedes to none-thought, the natural filter for higher perception. Or sleep, as it’s more commonly known. Careful though, you might drown. n

The Ubiquitous Hack

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