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Alan Martin, the writer and co-creator of ‘Tank Girl’ with Jamie Hewlett, talks to Here & Now about the origins in the late 80s, and what has happened to her in the past 30 years. TANK GIRL STARTED AS AN IMAGE of a big, burly, punk girl brandishing a huge gun. I picked up a photo of a tank that one of the other students had for a World War Two project, Jamie stuck it behind his drawing, and labelled it ‘Tank Girl’. It was a filler page in our fanzine. A year or so later, Brett Ewins started ‘Deadline’ and asked us to produce a full comic strip of ‘Tank Girl’.

“We were students at Northbrook, then known as the West Sussex College of Art and Design. We had great tutors, who encouraged us never to take anything at face value; we could rip everything to pieces, and in the ruins, find our own voice and style. Fellow students have gone on to careers in design or related fields – to name a few, Phil Bond, a comic artist who has drawn ‘Tank Girl’, Billy Strohacker who runs Chichester based Strohacker Design School, Mat Williams and Gary Marsh run design studios, Nick Williams was head of graphics for Levis Europe and recently published ‘Denim Branded’. Glyn Dillon joined us after college; he is now costume designer on ‘Star Wars’. Sharon Elphick is an artist, photographer and teacher, and Nadia Chalk is an artist and community arts leader in Worthing. CONTINUES ON PAGE 9

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“Working with Jamie on the original ‘Deadline’ series, we came up with ideas, any stupid ideas, whilst constructing the script and the artwork, usually at the last minute. These days, working with artists like Brett Parsons, who lives in Michigan, USA, I work in a more traditional way, sending a script more like a movie screenplay, with action and dialogue split into numbered panels. Within that, we still manage to be pretty stupid, though. “As co-creator and writer, the character of ‘Tank Girl’ is very much part of me; my deepest, darkest, stupidest thoughts usually end up being expressed by ‘Tank Girl’ in one way or another. After thirty years, she has changed as our lives have changed; she’s no longer twenty and down the pub all day. She’s grumpier in the mornings. “She remains a strong, and highly recognisable female, and we are very happy to have created such a prominent and disgraceful character. “The 1995 film was a disappointing experience for us, but it introduced her to a whole new audience, who then discovered her crazy, sprawling past. There’s a rich seam of history, going back thirty years; we put it all out there – the world, the characters, stories – so that our readers can inhabit it and have fun with it.” Alan has curated pieces from his collection of comic ephemera for an exclusive display cabinet in Worthing Museum. “The lucky people will be able to see a very rare original copy of Atom Tan #1, printed on the Worthing Art College’s photocopier thirty years ago, featuring the first published work of Gorillaz artist Jamie Hewlett, and the very first appearance of the comic and movie icon Tank Girl.” Alan Martin You can read an extended version of this article at hereandnowmag.co.uk/blog The Legend of Tank Girl and The Wonderful World of Tank Girl are available from all good booksellers and comic shops! n

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OTHER ART NEWS FOLLOWING THE STUNNING Worthing Light Festival in September, there’s more light in the dark this month, with Same Sky creating ‘JACK ON THE GREEN’. FREE lantern making workshops at Palm Court Pavilion between 2-4pm, and then everything made will be included in the illuminated art trail round Beach House Park from 6-8.30pm. FREE entry, donations welcome on the gate. Sat 20 Oct 20 to Sun Oct 21. This event is supported by Worthing Borough Council, Regeneration team. The deadline for the popular Worthing Museum and Art Gallery OPEN18 is Fri 5 Oct. OPEN18 offers all those within our community an exciting opportunity to exhibit within a distinguished gallery space. Submitting work to this exhibition is open to anyone who lives or works in East or West Sussex, and amateur or professional artists of all ages are welcome to submit up to three pieces. Entry fees apply. See worthingmuseum.co.uk. Over in Shoreham from 2 - 26 Oct at the Skyway Gallery, the work of PATRICK BURKE is being celebrated in a unique retrospective. He was a Shoreham-born painter and writer who studied and lived in Brighton. Colonnade House is hosting Brighton-based photographer JACK LATHAM as Brighton Photo Fringe 18 Artist in Residence, 2 to 26 Oct. Jack will create a series of portraits of young Worthing couples who have met through dating apps and websites; the series is inspired by Oscar Wilde’s play ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’, written in Worthing in 1894. Assuming a false identity to court a young woman, the hero of the play provides a comparison with how we present ourselves on social media today. colonnadehouse.co.uk/event/brightonphoto-fringe At Colonnade House, the FOUR VIEWS collective of creators examine the natural world. In the Studio, JOSEPHINE JONES explores the natural world through painting: Flowers and Fantasy exhibition. Both run Tue 30 Oct - Sun 4 Nov, 10am5pm. TRAIN OF THOUGHT Emporium is evolving, and re-launches this month as TOTEM – an arts collective of 10+ local artists, joining Kevin Hough and Steve Coombs to put on a varied programme of music, arthouse film shows, and ever-changing exhibitions. Later this month, dark and gothic art from Tabitha Knight, and album cover art for National Vinyl Album Day on 13 Oct. Watch that space! n

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LITERARY LOCAL

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So here we are, hurtling towards October. The month of Halloween, darker evenings and for some of us, this means hot drinks, warm blankets and finding a cosy seat to read in. BUT FOR THOSE OF YOU who still want to get out and about for a literary fix, we have tons going on.

8-13 Oct LIBRARIES WEEK is a national campaign to celebrate libraries. This year, with a focus on wellbeing. Worthing & Adur libraries have regular activities to promote wellbeing, you’ll find a few in the general listings.

10 Oct For WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY, Worthing Library welcomes Judy Carole Kauffman, who is on the national Reading Well list. Judy is the author of The Essential Guide to Life After Bereavement and will discuss her work at 11am, Lecture Theatre, Worthing Library. Tickets £3 from the library.

11 Oct WORTHING WORKSHOP: THE COUNTER-CULTURE ARTS LAB THAT ‘FREAKED OUT’ THE TOWN. 50 years ago, as the 1960s exploded across the UK, Worthing had its own wild group of activists: The Worthing Workshop. Founded in 1968, it was one of a national network of Arts Labs across Britain, inspired by the original Arts Lab, established at London’s Drury Lane in 1967. Half a century later three key players from the Workshop, John May, Ian Grant and Rod Cohen are giving a lively presentation, followed by a Q&A with music writer Thomas H Green, alongside plenty of

SHOREHAM WORDFEST. Take in an evening of readings and discussion on the spookier side of literature with ‘Creation and Transformation in Frankenstein and Wuthering Heights’ (2 Oct – very Halloween!). Or how about seeing Wordfest favourite Oggy Boytchev with his novel ‘The Unbeliever’, among many others. Various locations/Prices – ropetacklecentre.co.uk

24 Oct To celebrate their fifth birthday, Worthing’s ‘SKEPTICS IN THE PUB’ are holding a ‘WE ARE FIVE’ party. Half of ‘The Infinite Monkey Cage’ giving a talk! We caught up with John from the Skeptics to give us the lowdown on the group. H&N: What’s this Skeptics in a Pub deal all about? JOHN: The Skeptics are like a live event for people who enjoy QI on television; people who find information entertaining. People tell us what they would like us to cover and our committee considers them. We deal with topics on scientific developments and social issues. It’s a brain stimulating evening in a pub! What’s not to like? H&N: If you could have anyone in the world come to do a talk, who would it be? JOHN: Neil de Grasse Tyson H&N: Who organises the events and how often are they held? JOHN: We are a not for profit organisation operated entirely by volunteers. We have held an event every month since Oct 2013. So there you have it! Everyone is welcome. £5 entry, starts 8pm, the Grand Victoria Hotel function room (by Worthing station). See worthing.skepticsinthepub.org for booking info, future talks and locations.

28 Oct If you like meeting authors, then come and see them in person at the UK SOUTHERN BOOK SHOW! Amongst the 30 plus book stands you might even come across yours truly… (Stand #35, come and say hi!) 10am-4pm, Field Place, Worthing – FREE Entry So, there we are - lots of fun things to fill your October with! Do you have an event or something literary related you want to let us know about? Drop a line to Literary Local at editorial@ hereandnowmag.co.uk. More related events can be found in the general listings. n Emma Bradley

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Shoreham beach has its own terrifying legend…Witnesses have told of first being aware of a burning smell and then seeing the ghost of a burned man screaming in agony.

The Tudor footbridge which spans the River Adur at Old Shoreham is said to be haunted by The Blue Lady. A sobbing spirit, quite literally blue, that is said to be seen between the 8.00pm and 1.00am, crying for her long-lost love.

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GROWING COMMUNITIES THE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS TCV runs The Growing Communities Project in partnership with Adur and Worthing Councils. TCV successfully applied for Big Lotto Funding and received £660,000 enabling them to run the project for 3 years. The Growing Communities project supports greater access to local parks and green spaces by enabling people to take part in community projects and actively engage in local decisions which affect them and their locality. Bringing the community together this way, the project hopes to create happier, healthier communities, build confidence in individuals who get involved and provide opportunities for progressive change in our local area. Taster activity sessions held over the Summer in Northbrook (Worthing) and Eastbrook (Adur) areas were such a success, the team are now offering more community activities based on the feedback they received.

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BUSHCRAFT CLUBS, after school fitness classes, health walks, heritage walks and Green Gyms more tailored to local regeneration. Health walks once a month including a fantastic foraging walk in Eastbrook with the Eastbrook Explorers on Sat 6 October. For info contact craig.ifield@tcv.org.uk. Youth event on Wed 24 October in cooperation with Action Northbrook, for kids to try something new and learn new skills.

GARDENS & ORCHARD TCV ARE ALSO SETTING UP local community gardens with raised flower beds allowing access for all, and an orchard in Longcroft Park for local people to start growing the foods they regularly eat or try something entirely new. To find out what this magnificent site could become, you can join them on a free trip to Arundel’s Apple Day on Sun 14 October. Contact Environmental Officer graeme.brooker@tcv. org.uk for info.

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS Worthing Mental Health Awareness Week, 8-13 October, Offington Park Methodist Church, South Farm Road WORTHING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK (WMHAW), now in its 6th year, aims to challenge the stigma around mentalhealth and to provide good quality information in a safe and non-judgemental environment. Most events are free and are open to all, with a wide variety of workshops and talks designed to promote positive mental health being offered throughout the week. The week will launch on Monday 8 October at 10am with an introduction from the Mayor of Worthing Cllr Paul Baker followed by the Mayor’s Chaplain lighting a Peace Candle with co-founder Bob Smytherman acting as Master of Ceremonies. Representatives from the local branch of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) will provide the key note presentation. In the evening, Mark Hughes will run the Worthing Rethink Mental Health Carers group with a guest speaker from Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Tuesday 9 October will focus on keeping well in later life and include an open meeting of Dementia Friendly Worthing at 4pm. Wednesday 10 October World Mental Health Day Grassroots (a local suicide prevention charity) will deliver their SafeTALK (suicide alertness) training, 10am-1.30pm for £35 per person, including lunch. Contact Carol Barber, co-founder, to book. 01903 – 230372 Thursday 11 and Friday 12 October activities include ways of promoting self-care and emotional resilience, and painting pebbles as part of Coastal West Sussex MIND’s anti stigma campaign, ‘West Sussex Rocks’. A film will be shown on Thursday night. The events conclude Friday evening free concert, with a retiring collection for Coastal West Sussex MIND. Please visit www.worthingmentalhealthweek.co.uk for full info and updates on activities. n

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DADIFESTO

Scared of Halloween? If you’re scared of Halloween, don’t worry, I am banning it.

ANY OTHER DAY OF THE YEAR, dressing your kids in Satanic costumes, pulling them around the streets in the dark, getting them to knock on strangers’ doors to demand Haribo with menaces would have you straight on the child-protection register and your face firmly plastered on a witch-hunt Facebook group. However, due to a custom started by Pagans 2000 odd years ago, on 31 October, this is perfectly acceptable. Actually, it is more than acceptable; it is massively hyped by retailers so us lucky parents get to spend a small fortune on tatt to help promote it. I tell you, the only horrifying thing about Halloween is keeping your kids up past bedtime on a school night and giving them extra sugar, yet we do. Forget haunted houses visit a family with kids who have the recent stomach bug that was going the playground. Now that’s terrifying. This year I decided that for Halloween, I’ll go as a toddler and scream “no” all day long. Since moving to the area a few years ago, I’ve been amazed at how much the town goes for these Halloween antics. Our West Worthing neighbourhood comes alive with hundreds of costumed families on the streets, and a few of the local houses go all out with smoke shows, gazebos full of spider webs and fake blood. Kids queue for ages for the pop-up chamber of horrors to scream and collect a handful of brightly coloured treats. “Trick or treat” comes the high-pitched call out. Think about this, how many people have you seen ‘front out’ the little scroungers? This year I reckon we should try something different. When they come-a-calling, we stand defiant, as one united, and answer their

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demands with a show of solidarity and say a firm toddler like “NO”. No, we don’t agree with you demanding sweets with menaces! In the 1960s The Kray Twins ruled London with similar tactics. They’d send in a scary monster and collect a ‘pension’ from businesses under veiled and not so veiled threats of terror. Nowadays we are encouraging our kids to follow suit, under the guise of ‘it’s just a bit of fun’. Man alive, what are we thinking! 364 days of the year we wouldn’t dare encourage our kids to beg or take sweets off strangers. Especially if they lived in spooky, blacked out houses. You know the ones covered in cobwebs and poor sacrificed pumpkin brains that have scrapped out and scattered, taking the place of a nicely mown lawn. Now we compete in making our kids look more blood-soaked, how screwed up is that? I reckon we should ban ‘Trick or Treat’ altogether. Think about the money we would save! No more money spent on tacky costumes that fall apart three hours later. No more money spent on sweets for neighbourhood kids that don’t want yours to associate with. No more weekly subs to Weight-Watchers because you have to shift that extra gut because you’ve scoffed all your nippers stash after explaining to them the importance of having a balanced diet. Continuing my theme becoming Worthing’s answer to Martin Lewis I’m also thinking about a campaign to explain to kids that since Brexit, the Tooth-fairy is asking for pocket money upfront to take away their spat out body parts. If they don’t pay, they will be charged with fly-tipping, fined and have their school-photo displayed as a mugshot in The Herald’s round up of the local court reports. Who’s with me brothers and sisters? Let’s put the little blighters back in their places. n Dan Flanagan

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Nominations for the 2018 Sussex Sports Awards are now open! Based on the latest research, the national movement Action for Happiness has identified 10 Keys to Happier Living. The 6th is Direction. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT HAVING GOALS to look forward to is one of the key ways in which we can make ourselves happier. Goals give our lives direction, help us turn our hopes into reality and make us feel more positive about the future. Apparently, it is not just the achievement of goals that boosts our happiness. Choosing, planning and actively working towards them are equally as important for our well-being. But we know, for example, that most New Year’s resolutions fail. So how can we make them work? For best results, choose goals that really matter to you - ones that are challenging but also achievable. Break big goals down into smaller ones. For each mini-goal decide exactly where and when you will take action on it, and remind yourself why it’s important. Writing down or sharing goals with others will also increase your commitment. If you are in business or thinking of starting one, take a look at the business events on pages 23/24, and meet up with like minded people who may be able to help you. To find out more about Action for Happiness Worthing, go along to the monthly meet-up group – next one Tues 9 October, 7-9pm at the lovely Coast café. More info at: facebook.com/ actionforhappinessinworthing n Jacqui Moorhouse

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE PRESTIGIOUS SUSSEX SPORTS AWARDS. Hosted by Active Sussex, the 2018 Sussex Sports Awards will be held at The Grand Hotel on Friday 23 November. Individuals and organisations come together from across Sussex to celebrate their achievements over the last 12-months at both elite and grassroot levels and Worthing-based clubs and individuals have a history of success at this black-tie event. At the 2017 Sussex Sports Awards, Worthing Town Football Club Juniors were crowned the Rix & Kay Solicitors LLP Team of the Year following the team’s success in their first ever season in the Sussex Disability Football League. Worthing Gymnastics Club were worthy winners of The Grand Hotel Club of the Year, the only category to go to the public vote. Award categories for the 2018 Sussex Sports Awards range from the BBC Sussex Club of the Year Award – the only category to go to the public vote; the Platinum Business Magazine Young Sports Personality of the Year Award, and the University of Brighton Disabled Sports Personality of the Year Award. For the full list of categories and the guidelines, please visit activesussex.org/categories/ where you will also find all the information and guidance to cast your nomination. Nominations for the Sussex Sports Awards 2018 will close at 12pm noon on Friday 19 October 2018. Renowned for his exploits on the ski slope and his dogged never say die attitude, Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards is to host the 2018 Sussex Sports Awards. Eddie is set to motivate and inspire up to 400 attendees with tales of his journey which epitomises what the Sussex Sports Awards are all about – promoting a ‘never say die’ attitude, believing in your abilities, and simply attempting to achieve great things even when the odds are stacked against you. n

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4. If any of these options are of interest we will arrange a meeting at either our offices or your home to run through the finer details. We will complete any necessary paperwork, detailing all the costs and features of the mortgage so you can make a fully informed decision. 5. Whilst your new application is going through, our administration team will keep you updated at key stages of the process. Within a number of weeks, you will be on your new deal and saving money to spend on the things you enjoy rather than topping up the lender’s finances! So don’t hesitate, take our MORTGAGE CHALLENGE today – see how much you can save. We look forward to discussing this with you. An adviser can also be contacted on 01903 222940 or by email at info@emeraldfinance.co.uk n

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Worthing Works Please mention Here & Now when booking your event and check websites for updates.

How can you stay informed about what’s going on in Worthing and the potential opportunities for your business? ONE WAY IS TO MAKE TIME TO GET OUT, attend an event or two and network. This month’s events include The End of Digital, a talk by Tom Cheeswright. Worthing Digital. Thurs 4 Oct, 7-10pm, The Dome, FREE Much of our digital world will just be ‘stuff’ for the coming generations, blending into the background, as innocuous as a wheel or a table. But as digital technology disappears from view it is changing our world, our work, and the very nature of what it means to be human. How will we live and work in a future where the lines between physical and digital have been erased? Where we exist as much outside our biology as inside it? Book at meetup.com/WorthingDigital/events. FREE Tom Cheesewright is a frequent presence on TV and radio, explaining today’s world of high frequency change and the technology that drives it. Mark Ford, organiser at Worthing Digital interviewed Tom in advance of his talk.

MARK: Tom You’re a futurist…

what’s that?

TOM: So I work with companies and

people around the world, typically large

companies to really try and answer three questions. Firstly, what does our future look like? Companies that come to me are typically quite concerned, or potentially excited about what the future holds. They have this sense that change is happening faster now and they want to change the way they think about the future to be a bit more responsive. So that leads to the second question, which is once we understand that future, how do we tell that story? There’s no point having a vision of the future if we can’t communicate it to our customers or our shareholders or our board try and secure investment or whatever else it may be. So I help them with that storytelling piece. And thirdly we get to the really knotty problem, which is once you’ve seen the vision of the future, we’ve convinced everybody else about it, what on earth do we do about it? For video and full transcript of the interview visit hereandnowmag. co.uk/worthing-digital-interview-tom-cheesewright-a-futurist n

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50 SIDES OF WORTHING

BUSINESS LISTINGS

This month’s ‘50 Sides’ delves into the business world of Worthing, where we catch up with Jon Trigg, Founder and MD of Freedom Works, the friendly, modern co-working and flexible office space in Chatsworth Road.

NETWORKING EVENTS

JON TELLS US THAT HE HAS JUST RETURNED from Paradise (you can ask him!). We’d argue of course that he has just returned to the paradise that is Worthing… Why Worthing? I’m a Sussex lad and started my first business in Worthing nearly 20 years ago, eventually having offices in London and Sydney. I have watched Worthing grow and evolve and I now passionately believe in keeping home grown talent at home - which is why I love what we do at Freedom Works! What is your proudest achievement to date? Going on a stag do with 15 Irish guys and surviving!! The real answer is a bit more cheesy; watching my kids grow to become fine young men...

Thurs 11 Oct

Informal networking. Book. worthingandadurchamber.co.uk FREE

Brighton Business Expo 2018. 10am-4pm, Brighton Race Course. FREE to attend.

Tue 16 Oct

Existing business looking to grow? In the early stages of business? Thinking of starting a business? BRIGHTON BUSINESS EXPO 2018 is

the networking event to attend this month. This established annual event attracts hundreds of visitors. You will find a hive of creativity and activity from seminars, high-paced speed networking and inspirational keynote speakers, plus the very best of local and regional businesses exhibiting and providing you with support, inspiration or advice for starting or growing a business. Register today at b2bexpos.co.uk/brighton

Fri 12 Oct

The Layman’s Guide to Creating a Website. 5.30 – 7pm. Steve from Jumpstart. Book Freedom Works Worthing, Chatsworth Rd. FREE

Thurs 18 Oct Cyber Security, are you protected? 5.30-7pm. Interactive presentation, by Barclays Bank. Book, Freedom Works Worthing FREE

Thurs 25 Oct Basepoint Networking Hub. 122pm. Basepoint, Shoreham. Book on Eventbrite. FREE

Thurs 1 Nov Worthing Digital Social. 8pm. Finch Bar & Eatery. FREE

Chamber Hub. 12.30-2pm. Impulse Leisure, Lancing Manor.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years’ time? I see Freedom Works with 7 to 10 spaces around Sussex, with over 3,000 members working collaboratively all within 20 mins from home! I’ll have lost my hair or whatever is left will be grey, but I would have had fun on the journey!! Who inspires you? Lots of people inspire me. A couple to name are; my friend Dan Lawson, who runs ultra marathons and an Indian guy, Ashok, whose charity ‘OSCAR’ supported over 3,000 kids in to education from the slums in India by using sport as a driver. Where do you network? At work, online, in the pub and very occasionally in the supermarket. If you could bring something extinct back to life, what would you choose? Good question! Just one thing, right?! Carefree days before mobile phones! What did you want to be when you were growing up? Easy. A footballer Who would you invite to rave with you on Worthing beach? My friends

THE REGULAR (MOSTLY FREE) EVENTS BNI Networking Every Thurs. 6.30am. To visit this friendly networking group at the Dome Cinema. Contact us via facebook. com/bniworthing/ or www. bniworthing.co.uk Must book. £10 inc breakfast.

‘Not Networking’ First Tues of month. 9.30-11.30am. Book. Eventbrite. FREE First Friday Network First Fri of month 12.30 – 2.30pm. Burlington Hotel. FREE

Networth First Wed of month. 5.307.15pm. Cafalatte, Chapel Rd. FREE

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

What single thing would you do to improve Worthing? The A27! If I could wave a magic wand and solve that traffic issue I’d expect the keys to the town!! What would you donate to Worthing Museum? My smile, when I’m there! What event did you last pay to go to in Worthing? A gig at St Pauls You can find Jon at Freedom Works, The Mill Building, 31 Chatsworth Road. www.freedomworks.space n

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THOMAS H GREEN - MUSICAL TIME MACHINE

Crass Play Field Place ABOVE: CRASS, 1984. LEFT TO RIGHT: PETE WRIGHT, STEVE IGNORANT, N.A.PALMER PHOTO: TRUNT.

Worthing, Saturday 6 June 1981 If The Sex Pistols kick-started the British punk movement and The Clash flashlit the possibility of social commentary, Crass actually lived punk as a political idea. They were punk’s conscience. ACTIVE BETWEEN 1977 AND 1984, based in their Epping Forest commune, they became the totemic band of anarcho-punk, their music and activities a fervent call to resistance and direct action as Margaret Thatcher brought her baleful vision to bear on the nation. Louise Purbrick, now a lecturer in the History of Art and Design at the University of Brighton, was a 17-year-old punk as the summer of 1981 approached. When short-lived punk fanzine Inside View took up the cause of a punk who’d been arrested at the Brixton Riots that April, Purbrick decided to put on a gig to raise money for his fine. Inside View gave her Crass’s number.

“I was at sixth form college and we used to have a cup of tea in Field Place,” she recalls, “It was a single storey cricket pavilion-type building. I’d been to sports clubs there when I was much younger. I approached them, these two guys who must’ve also run the café, and they said, ‘Yes’. I then thought, “Why have I agreed to do this, I’m barking mad.’ But I put an ad for the gig in NME’s back pages.” On 6th June Purbrick made sure she was at the venue early, by 3.00pm.

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“There were already people there,” she says, “The first person to arrive, I said, ‘Where are you from?’ and he said, “Nottingham.” My heart sank because I thought, ‘Oh no, this is too LOUISE PURBRICK, BASS PLAYER big’.” WITH SONGBIRDS, STUDENT Crass had started the year by releasing ‘Penis Envy’, a change of direction, concerned with women’s rights, featuring the female band members but not their usual singer, Steve Ignorant.

“We were starting to get a sort of boot boy following and we didn’t want that,” remembers Ignorant, “so what we did was put out ‘Penis Envy’ which shocked everyone. It made people think there should be more women at punk gigs, there should be more women in bands, and what you then got what was young bands - teenagers - trying to write feminist, anti-sexist lyrics. It was a start.”

COMMON ROOM, WORTHING SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

Highlighting this feminine aspect, support at the gig came from Annie Anxiety, a New Yorker whose short set consisted of sonic collages, and Poison Girls, a Brighton band fronted by 45 year old feminist Vi Subversa.

“Poison Girls were excellent,” ventures Kev Hough, then 19, “More rock’n’roll than Crass. It was a nice evening so lots of us were sitting outside on the bowling green drinking snakebite. Brendan [Hodges], who was later in [‘90s punk act] Blaggers ITA, snuck in through a window with a bottle of Cinzano. He was only 14. I had him and his mate, one under each arm. That was his introduction to punk rock gigs.” Anti-punk aggression dominated the streets of the surrounding area, the bullish mood perhaps exacerbated by an England World Cup ’82 qualifier against Hungary the same night (England won 3-1). POISON GIRLS: NIL, VI SUBVERSA, RICHARD FAMOUS AND LANCE D’BOYLE 1981 Poisongirls.co.uk

“Inside the venue was brilliant,”

remembers Derrick Furnival who, aged 22, attended with a date, he in black leather, she in white, “But getting in was a problem, all

these idiots outside - ‘What are you doing in Worthing!?’ – then getting back to Brighton on the train afterwards was even worse, police everywhere, carnage, little short of a riot.”

“People who were never into punk, all they know is what they read in the media,” says Steve Ignorant, “Spitting and swearing and general mayhem. For us it wasn’t about that, it was about trying to find a new way of life for ourselves. If anyone was being vicious and spiteful it was those who were trying to break our gigs up.” The ticketless clambered through a back window into a toilet - the

Louise Purbrick thinks that Crass also played Sir Robert Woodard Academy (then Boundstone School) in Lancing around the same period. Does anyone have any memories of that? Drop us a line at editorial@hereandnowmag.co.uk

only damage to the venue was a broken window and sink – but even those with tickets ran into problems.

“My mate’s girlfriend put the tickets in her fag packet,” recalls Robin Tate, “then duly threw the packet away after her last fag, so we had to retrace our steps back from the venue to the station looking for it. Thank God we found it!” The atmosphere inside was packed and wild, a sea of mohawks and studded leather jackets. The café owners came and complained to Louise Purbrick but soon realised the safest course of action was to let the event go ahead. Purbrick didn’t see much of the gig as she was on the door where chaos reigned.

“I was shouting at people that this is a fundraiser not a free gig,” she says, “but people were just swarming about. Maybe anyone reading this who didn’t pay might now want to donate some money to a cause of their choosing. But we still made money, more than enough for the fine.” The gig itself was explosive, with CRASS playing for an hour–anda-half. Steve Ignorant came onstage with a white stripe painted across his nose, sending up Adam Ant who was then at the very peak of his pop fame.

“What disappointed me about him was when he started he did this great interview where he said he was trying to start a sensual revolution,” says Ignorant, “I thought that was a brilliant thing to do. In the early days he was almost like 1920s Berlin cabaret. That was great but when he came out with ‘Prince Charming’ I was, like, “For God’s sake, Adam, don’t do it.” But he did. Then he appeared on the Royal Variety Performance and bowed to the Queen. That was it.” The gig was over by 11.00 and, while some rough adventures lay ahead for those running the gauntlet of violent local antipathy, Louise Purbrick was busy sorting out the band for their journey back to Epping Forest.

“I got them milk chocolate and loads of apples,” she says, “Lovely people that they are, they said, ‘Thank you for the apples.’ It was only years later I realised they couldn’t eat the milk chocolate as they were vegans.” “No, no, I wasn’t vegan,” chuckles Steve Ignorant, all these years later, “We’d be gigging all the time and the main thing for us was that almost every gig we did was a benefit, and we’d just take expenses. I lived on a diet of white bread and chips at service stations. So I’m pretty sure I did eat that bloody chocolate.” n

Thanks to Nigel Watson for leading me to Steve Ignorant, to Nick Linazasoro for the ticket stub, and to Brighton pop culture history Facebook page DJ Gremlin’s Rockin’ Stompers for their general usefulness.

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OCTOBER LISTINGS

Your Guide to What’s On Jack on The Green Light & Lantern Festival Returns to Worthing 20-21 October BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND…The Jack on the Green Light & Lantern Festival returns to Beach House Park, Worthing this autumn. This year’s event is set to be even bigger and better than last years – but great news it’s still totally free ! Creators Same Sky will return to kick off the half term fun on 20 and 21 October with kids lantern making workshops in the park from 2- 4pm on both days. Then, as the sun sets, Beach House Park will transform into an illuminated gallery showcasing giant handcrafted lanterns, projections and live music.

Open from 6 - 8.30pm this spellbinding glow trail through the park makes for the perfect after dark activity for all ages. This year’s event also features collaborations with local arts group Creative Waves and East Beach Studio Artists and will provide another opportunity to see the installations from the spectacular sustainable light festival which took place on the beach in September. The Palm Court Pavilion Café will be open throughout both days serving light refreshments and hot drinks. A crowd funding page has been set up to support this year’s event. We’re hoping to ensure its future and make Jack on the Green a much loved local tradition.  To get involved support our crowdfunding page www.crowdfunder.co.uk and search for Jack on the Green. n

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LISTINGS - CINEMA & THEATRE

Your Ultimate Guide to Good Mental Health

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If there was one show that I would recommend you seeing this entire year, it would be Ruby Wax: How To Be Human. Why? Because it will change the way you think about your life in the most positive and uplifting way. KNOWN MANY YEARS AGO as a celebrity comedian who used to create laughter through a more slightly dry sense of humour, Ruby has transformed herself significantly over time to become a truly positive ambassador for mental health. For years she suffered with a quiet depression that so many people feel the need to hide. Then, she dedicated her life to the study of mindfulness, and after being awarded with a master’s degree from Oxford for Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; she has gone on to give talks across the world and has been changing people’s lives day by day.

I was lucky enough to see her show Frazzled a couple of years ago in Worthing and it was fascinating. She talked in depth about how our minds work, bad habits that we have adopted as a society and good habits we can learn to train our brain to think in a much healthier way. I interviewed her backstage before the show (which you can find on Worthing Theatre’s Youtube channel) and she shared her journey very honestly and it was inspiring. This show is going to be even better, because joining her on stage will be monk Gelong Thubten, who explains how the mind works, and neuroscientist Ash Ranpura, who reveals where everything that makes us ‘us’ can be found in the brain. Together they will give us the complete picture and will inspire us all to live better healthier lifestyles. You can see Ruby Wax: How To Be Human live at the Pavilion Theatre on 15-16 October. Tickets worthingtheatres.co.uk or 01903 206 206. n

by Stephen Sheldrake Marketing Officer, Worthing Theatres and Museum Find out more at worthingtheatres.co.uk

Win Tickets to see The Enormous Turnip SATURDAY 29 OCTOBER AT THE CONNAUGHT THEATRE We all love a bit of gardening every now and then, but just imagine if one day an ENORMOUS TURNIP just sprouted out of the ground? We have an amazing and hilarious family show coming up and you can win tickets to see it! To win a pair of tickets to this wonderful show, just answer the following question: What is the correct quote from this brilliant story? “Help us pull The Enormous Turnip out of the ground before it takes over… A) Worthing! B) Sussex!” C) the Planet!” To enter, simply go online to hereandnowmag.co.uk/competitions and give your answer! Or post to Here & Now, (Turnip) PO Box 5012, Worthing BN11 9BW. One entry per person. Closes: Midnight Wed 10 Oct. Winner selected at random and contacted by email/phone Thurs 11 Oct. Good Luck!

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LISTINGS - CINEMA & THEATRE THEATRE - SEPTEMBER Fri 28 Sep

Fri 28 Sep

Crooners. 7.30pm. This rip-roaring comedy musical has been wowing audiences with its witty and exhilarating show. Pavilion Theatre.

Mile 22 (15). 8.30pm. Action Thriller with Mark Wahlberg trying to extradite a valuable witness. Connaught

Sun 30 Sep

The Incredibles 2 (PG). 10am. Everyone’s favourite family superheroes try to navigate the day-to-do heroics of normal life… The Dome

THEATRE - OCTOBER Wed 3 Oct Thurs 11 Oct

Fri 5 Oct

Chris Ramsey LIVE. 7.30pm. Critically acclaimed and award-winning standup comedian Chris Ramsey comes to Worthing. Pavilion Theatre

Where is Mrs Christie? 7.30pm. Shoreham Wordfest. Ropetackle

Phill Jupitus: Juplicity. 8pm. Ropetackle

Sat 6 Oct

Romeo & Juliet. 7.30pm. Familyfriendly production. Shoreham Wordfest. Ropetackle

The Giant’s Loo Roll. 11am. Look out for the biggest loo roll ever on stage in this giant of a children’s musical. Shoreham Wordfest. Ropetackle.

Sun 7 Oct Neil Oliver – The Story of the British Isles in 100 Places. 7.30pm. Hear what it all means to Neil, and why we need to cherish and celebrate our wonderful countries. Pavilion Theatre

Mon 8 Oct The Case of the Frightened Lady. 7.30pm. Adapted for film several times, this is your chance to catch this chilling, captivating and complex thriller live on stage. Connaught Theatre

Fri 19 Oct The Tommy Cooper Comedy Dinner Show. 7.30pm. Join Tommy and friends for madcap magic and comedy with 3 course dinner. Pavilion Café Bar

Sat 20 Oct

Mon 1 Oct The Rider (15TBC). 8.15pm. Brady undertakes a search for new identity and tries to redefine his idea of what it means to be a man in the heartland of America. Connaught

Halloween 40th Anniversary Screening. 10pm. The Dome

Thurs 4 Oct

Thurs 1 Nov

Shakespeare’s Globe: The Winter’s Tale (12A). 7.15pm. LIVE from The Globe. Connaught

Close Up – Film Night. 7:30pm. An evening of locally made films and Hamlet: shot at Castle Goring, Worthing and directed by Dick Douglass. Cellar Arts Club

Barnstormers Comedy Club. 8pm. Cabaret style entertainment and the perfect way to get together with your mates. Ropetackle

Tues 9 Oct

City Books Presents: Robin Ince – “I’m a Joke And So Are You”. 7pm. Hilarious and often moving primer to the mind. Ropetackle

THEATRE NOVEMBER Sun 4 Nov Flawless. 7.30pm. Performing even bigger and jaw-dropping routines than ever before! Pavilion Theatre

Wed 31 Oct

The Big Sick (15). 7pm. Hilarious and heart-rending true story of Pakistan-born aspiring comedian Kumail Nanjiani. Lancing Parish Hall

Sat 6 Oct

Grease. 7.30pm. Connaught Theatre

Sun 28 Oct

CINEMA OCTOBER

The Enormous Turnip. 1pm & 3pm. Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company return with unswerving energy, live music and eccentric puppetry in this re-potted version of the famous children’s story. Connaught Theatre

Tues 23 Oct

Funny Girl: The Musical (12A). 7.45pm. Acclaimed musical starring Sheridan Smith recorded live during its sell-out West End run! Connaught. Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG). 10am. The Dome

Sat 29 Sep

Guess How Much I Love You. 11.30am & 2pm. Explore this playful story of love and nature as it unfolds on stage through puppets, live music and interactive play. Connaught Theatre.

The Sound of Music. 7.30pm. The much loved Rodgers & Hammerstein musical for both the young and young at heart. Pavilion Theatre.

Wed 24 Oct

CINEMA SEPTEMBER

The Greatest Showman Sing-a-long (PG). 10am. Become a part of the show in this sing-a-long showing! The Dome Oscar Wilde LIVE: The Importance of Being Earnest (12A). 7.15pm. LIVE. A new production of one of the funniest plays in English. Connaught

Sat 13 Oct Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (PG). 10.15am. SMP screening. Connaught Johnny English Strikes Again (PG). 10am. The Dome

Sat 20 Oct Hotel Transylvannia 3: A Monster Vacation. 10am. The Dome

Tues 23 Oct Peter Rabbit. 2pm. Ropetackle

CINEMA - NOVEMBER

Sat 3 Nov Smallfoot (PG). 10am. A Yeti is convinced that the creatures known as “humans” really do exist. The Dome

Fri 28-Sun 30 Sept

WORTHING THEATRE TRAIL There’s still time to catch the tail end of Worthing Theatre Trail productions. Find more info about the acts on Facebook ‘Worthing Theatre Trail Event Information’. Look for productions at local venues: Bar 42, Brunswick +Thorn, Cellar Arts Bar, Cheers II, Coast Café, Tangerine, The Alexandra, Charles Dickens, The Cricketers, The Libertine, and The Swan.

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Highlights from just 3 acts, see Facebook for all acts and info! Members of Lancing Rep present, I AM HAMLET Tom Grainger is looking for another member of his cast for the next production, but when a very amateur actor arrives to audition for Hamlet, and he is put through his paces we learn that he has more in common with the Prince of Denmark than meets the eye! Suitable Age 11 + BLACK SHEEP THEATRE. In the form of a comedy live radio performance, their new science fiction serial - Three Million Years Before Lunch. The Warriors present, ‘THE GORK GLITCH ON ADAD’. Born mysteriously from the plasma of the universe, two beings gain consciousness alongside a prophecy of war. They grow up on earth. Then, confronted by a glitch, their destiny is pushed towards the Gork: a powerful force that enables travel through time and space. Not suitable for young children. n

Win a family ticket to see Robin Hood worth £55! It’s the Shoreham Panto time of year again at Ropetackle (oh yes it is!) and they are delighted to welcome back the wonderful LP Creatives team for another fantastic run of fun and innuendo in their intimate and friendly space. The evil Sheriff of Nottingham is fed up with his riches being robbed. He has a dastardly plan to capture the finest archer in the land and become the supreme ruler of Sherwood Forest. Will good win out? Will love triumph? Will Scarlet is one of Robin Hood’s Merry Men! Don’t miss the feast of fun, favourite songs, fabulous panto magic and the usual madness and mayhem everyone has come to expect in Shoreham come Christmas time.... Book now for the best seats (and there’s mats at the front for every performance for the children.)

To be in with a chance of winning a family ticket (two adults, two children) to the 5pm performance on Thurs 14 December, just answer this question: What is the name of the forest where all the Robin Hood adventures take place? To enter, simply go online to hereandnowmag.co.uk/competitions and give your answer! Or post to Here & Now, (Robin Hood) PO Box 5012, Worthing BN11 9BW. One entry per person. Closes: Midnight Wed 17 Oct. Winner selected at random and contacted by email/phone Thurs 18 Oct. Good Luck!

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LISTINGS - MUSIC

October Highlights THIS MONTH’S HIGHLIGHTS FROM WORTHING’S DIVERSE MUSIC SCENE

Original Music

Metal fans prepare, as Bar 42 will be delivering nights to remember this October. Black Peaks are paying us a visit on Sun 21 Oct with support from Gold Key and Kicking Graves. This is going to be HUGE! And, there’s more! On Fri 2 Nov, Monuments play with support from VOLA and Kadinja. Those of you looking for something warm and relaxing, get yourself to the Southern Pavilion to see Matthews Southern Comfort, on Thurs 18 Oct with support from Magna Carta. You will not be disappointed! Worthing musical talent exports too! This October, Worthing’s own Lisa Lo will be touring around England supporting the battle rap organization ‘Don’t Flop’. Kid Ivy song ‘Ego’ recently played on BBC radio 6. How far can Worthing’s music scene travel with the support from the whole town? Check out the listings and get involved! n

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On Tue 9 Oct, 7.30pm, if you head over to Worthing Assembly Hall, you’ll be greeted by an interesting mix of eastern and western culture with the amazing Canzoni D’Amore. Tasteful crossover classical music is exactly what you need on a Tuesday night. Readers are advised to check event listing info in case of change. Please mention Here & Now when booking or attending events. To list your event FREE! email music@hereandnowmag.co.uk or go to hereandnowmag.co.uk

Wed 3 Oct The Rude Mechanicals. Duke of Wellington (Shm). 8.30pm – Folk Courtney Pine. Ropetackle (Shm). 8pm, £24 – Jazz

Fri 5 Oct The Emperors of Ice Cream w/ support from Perestroika. Bar 42. 8pm, FREE Ma Polaine’s Great Decline w/ support from Folk in Adur. Coast. 7.30pm, £5 - Blues Folk Tom Walker Group. Egremont. 8.30pm

Paradise 9. Duke of Wellington (Shm). 9pm - Space rock.

Sat 6 Oct Vektrill w/ support from Dramalove and ANKR. Bar 42. 7pm, FREE – Alternative Rudy Warman & the Heavy Weather. Southern Pavilion. 6.45pm, £15.40 Punky Party. Cellar Arts Club. 7.30pm – Punk Inner Soul Collective. Egremont. 8.30pm Attila. Ropetackle (Shm). 8pm, £11

Win 2 Tickets to see Harry Manx THURS 25 OCTOBER | 7-10PM | WORTHING PIER, SOUTHERN PAVILION

Harry Manx is often referred to as the “Mysticssippi” Blues Man, because of his expertise in melding both East and West music together. He forged his distinctive style by studying as a sound man in the blues clubs of Toronto during his formative years and then under a rigorous tutelage with Vishwa Mohan Bhatt in India. He has created a unique sound that is hard to forget and deliciously addictive to listen to.

To win two tickets, just tell us where in the East did Harry study music! To enter, simply go online to hereandnowmag.co.uk/competitions and give your answer! Or post to Here & Now, (Harry Manx) PO Box 5012, Worthing BN11 9BW. One entry p/ person. Closes: Wed 10 Oct. Winner selected at random and contacted by email/phone Thurs 11 Oct. Good Luck!

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7 Nov

Liane Carroll and Friends, Worthing Pier LIANE CARROLL is arguably one of the hottest singers on the UK Jazz Scene. A Double BBC JazzAward Winner, Liane also won Best female Jazz Vocalist at the first Ronnie Scotts Jazz Awards. Here & Now missed the opportunity to see Liane make a head-line appearance at the Glastonbury Festival 2017 but were thrilled to see her at Love Supreme in 2016. A wonderful pianist, we were captivated by her rich, bluesy tone, and loved her humorous interaction with her audience. Liane will be performing at Worthing Pier as a Trio. Take your friends, enjoy a glass of something in Worthing’s stunning art deco pier and sit back and enjoy this singer, pianist and all-round musical force. Doors 6.45pm, 7-10pm. Tickets worthingpier.co.uk or the Southern Pavilion Cafe, Worthing Pier, in person. n

Southwestsiide. Duke of Wellington (Shm). 9pm - Hip Hop

Sun 7 Oct Charisse and Mark Wright. Egremont. 4pm Mike Hatchard. Ropetackle (Shm). 11am, £11 – Jazz

Thurs 11 Oct Saturday Night Fever with Treeanna. Egremont. 8.30pm

Fri 12 Oct Kiki Dee & Carmelo Luggeri. Southern Pavilion. 7pm, £26.40

Porchlight Smoker. Duke of Wellington (Shm). 5pm

Rise of the Ziggurat w/ support from Spy from Moscow and BraveStar. Cellar Arts Club. 7.30pm, £2

Tues 9 Oct

Supersaurus. Egremont. 8.30pm

Canzoni d’Amore. Worthing Assembly Hall. 7.30pm - Classical crossover

Stick in the Wheel. Ropetackle (Shm). 7.30pm, £14 – Folk

Wed 10 Oct

WOB 20th Anniversary gig. Duke of Wellington (Shm). 9pm

The Rude Mechanicals. Duke of Wellington (Shm). 8.30pm – Folk

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LISTINGS - MUSIC CONTINUED Sat 13 Oct King Leviathan w/ support from Countless Skies, Spyder Byte and Dorylus. Bar 42. 7pm, £8 – Metal

The Lounge Lizards. Duke of Wellington (Shm). 5pm - Blues Rock.

Mon 22 Oct

Soulsmiths. Egremont. 8.30pm

Eddi Reader. Worthing Pavilion. 7.30pm, £28 - Scottish country

Jazz session jam night. Duke of Wellington (Shm). 3pm – Jazz

Wed 24 Oct

Blind Lemons. Duke of Wellington (Shm). 9pm –Rock/R&B

Sun 14 Oct

The Rude Mechanicals. Duke of Wellington (Shm). 8.30pm – Folk

Thurs 25 Oct

Clectronica. Cellar Arts Club. 4pm, £2

Harry Manx. Southern Pavilion. 7pm, £22 - Experimental Blues

The Piers Clark Combo. Duke of Wellington (Shm). 5pm – Jazz

Fri 26 Oct

Tues 16 Oct Richard Durrant. Ropetackle (Shm). 7.30pm, £16 Open Mic Night. Duke of Wellington (Shm). 8.45pm

Wed 17 Oct Glenn Tilbrook. Ropetackle (Shm). 8pm, £24 The Rude Mechanicals. Duke of Wellington (Shm). 8.30pm – Folk

Thurs 18 Oct Matthew Southern Comfort w/ support from Magna Carta. Southern Pavilion. 6.45 - Folk Rock The Hits of ’68. Ropetackle (Shm). 8pm, £15 – Tribute The Wellington Wailers. Duke of Wellington (Shm). 8.30pm - Sea Shanty

Fri 19 Oct Tom Baxter. Southern Pavilion. 7pm, £19.80 UB40 Tribute. Egremont. 8.30pm – Tribute Vagabond Blues. Duke of Wellington (Shm). 9pm – Blues

Sat 20 Oct Dawg ‘n’ Bonez. Egremont. 8.30pm Dolly Dagger Slight Return. Duke of Wellington (Shm). 9pm - Blues Rock Brassbandathon. St Paul’s. Supporting Children in Need. 10am10pm

Sun 21 Oct

Talk of the Town. Egremont. 8.30pm The Diablos. Duke of Wellington (Shm). 8.30pm – Country

Sat 27 Oct Ana Edde w/ support. Coast. 7.30pm, £5.50 – Folk Jazz Session. Duke of Wellington (Shm). 3pm – Jazz The Desperate Dan Band. Duke of Wellington (Shm). 9pm – Blues

Sun 28 Oct The Cracklin’ Griffins. Duke of Wellington (Shm). 5pm – Irish Folk

Wed 31 Oct Prescription Happiness w/ support from Idle Bones, NO:VA and Who Killed Nancy Johnson? Bar 42. 7.30pm, FREE - Metal/Punk The Rude Mechanicals. Duke of Wellington (Shm). 8.30pm – Folk

Thurs 1 Nov George Michael Tribute with Pete Valentine. Egremont. 8.30pm – Tribute Worthing’s Hip Hop Open Mic. Bar 42. 6.30pm, Free entry - Hip Hop Steve Tilston. Ropetackle (Shm). 8pm, £15

Fri 2 Nov Monuments w/ support from Vola and Kadinja. Bar 42. 7pm, £15 – Metal The Drifters. Worthing Pavilion. 7.30pm, £26.50 – Rock

Black Peaks w/ support from Gold Key and Kicking Graves. Bar 42. 8pm, £12 – Metal Altan + Fara. Ropetackle (Shm). 8pm, £18.50 Traditional Irish

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Yankee Roses. Egremont. 8.30pm

Sat 3 Nov Triple X. Egremont. 8.30pm Monica Vasconcelos: The Sao Paulo Tapes. Ropetackle (Shm). 8pm, £15

Sun 4 Nov Mike Hatchard. Ropetackle (Shm). 11am, £11 – Jazz

Wed 7 Nov Liane Carroll and Friends. Southern Pavilion. 10pm, £24.20 – Jazz Wishbone Ash. Ropetackle (Shm). 8pm, £22 – Rock The Rude Mechanicals. Duke of Wellington (Shm). 8.30pm – Folk

REGULAR EVENT LISTINGS Djs at Coast Thursday - Sunday Open Mic w/ Bustin’ A Groove at the Thomas A Becket. Every other Tuesday 8pm Secret Shore Shanty Singers at Ye Old House at Home. Last Tuesday of every month from 7:30pm Dixie Blues at the Charles Dickens. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 8pm

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. Open Mic w/ Karl at the Piston Broke (Shm). Every Wednesday at 8:30pm Jazz at the Charles Dickens. Every other 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 8pm Karoake at the Warwick. Every Thursday at 9pm Karaoke at the Charles Dickens. Every Thursday from 8pm Open Mic w/ Bustin’ A Groove at the Crown and Anchor (Shm). 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 and 4th Sunday of every month at 2pm

MAKE ME FAMOUS BABY #4

Getting it Down on Tape Over the last few months we’ve revealed that Worthing and the surrounding area is a hotbed of creative people beavering away in fascinating spaces, and specifically, great music recording studios: this month we head East to Lancing’s Good Times Music. GTM IS A RECORD LABEL and recording studio run by Duncan Stewart, who will be better known to those who went to Boomtown Festival this year as Duncan Disorderly and the Scallywags. The band have been well known on the festival circuit for ten years for their party-inducing, acoustic, eclectic, danceable sound: part Django Rheinhart, part Bob Marley, part Klezmer, part Horrible Histories. Duncan moved into the space once known as Black Wookie and completely designed the space from scratch starting three years ago, but things were really only finalised this January. “It was a long time getting it exactly right, but I designed it specifically - it’s all about a creative atmosphere. If the vibe of the place is inspiring, the music is going to be good.” With a fabulous collection of acoustic instruments hanging alongside the latest digital audio technology, GTM looks and feels like an inspiring place to work. The facility is the home of the Good Times Music label, which releases a wide range of festival-friendly artists, who record both live onstage, and at the studio with Duncan at the high spec analogue mixing desk, recording up to 32 tracks at a time.

GTM STUDIOS: PHOTO BY GTM

While there is a distinctly Motown-flavoured approach to the business model, their ethos is more Hippie than Berry Gordy, and

Duncan says “we made this place for music people to be creative - it’s not a factory!”. And while they spend a lot of time on their own label’s releases, they are open for Worthing and Brighton’s musicians. With Festival season nearly over, that could mean some great records to be made before Christmas. Back on the other side of town, news just in, that the 27 room studio complex at Northbrook MET West Durrington, will now be hosting up to ten BBC Introducing Live sessions this year.

Melita Dennett, producer and presenter of the Wednesday night BBC Radio show has presented the College Music department a list of those artists and bands ‘most likely to break’ this year, and live recording sessions will now be an integral part of degree students’ studio recording work. This makes the MET studios the Worthing equivalent of BBC’s Maida Vale, where all the classic BBC John Peel sessions were recorded over the years. Early sessions will include Worthing’s Yumi and The Weather, whose debut album has been getting extensive play on BBC Radio 6 this month. We can’t wait until the yearly BBC ‘Sound of 2018, 19, etc’ event that starts every year features music mostly Made In Worthing. n

Mike Pailthorpe Programme Leader of Music Foundation Degrees at Northbrook MET

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Readers are advised to check event listing info in case of change.

Stuff to Do

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.

SEPTEMBER

Sun 30 Sept

Tues 2 – Tues 30 Oct

Wed 26 Sept

Go the Distance. 10.30am. 5k and 10k - walk jog run. supporting Worthing Churches Homeless Project. Beach House Grounds. Info and entry prices 01903 680740

Mental Health and Young People. A series of events supporting young people and their family and carers. Run by Coastal Mind West Sussex and WSCC. Booking essential -info@ coastalwestsussexmind.org (FREE or subsidised)

Memory Cafe. 2-4pm. For those with Dementia, their family and carers. West Worthing Baptist Church. (Dementia Friendly Worthing)

Green Dreams Festival. 10.304pm. Stalls, workshops, train rides, entertainment. Field Place Manor House. Free entry.

Thurs 27 Sept World of Mouth. 7.30pm. Spoken Word with a House Band. Cellar Arts Club. Free entry to members, £2 nonmembers, £1 students. Neolithic Mines of Sussex. 7-9pm. Amateur archaeologist will be sharing his knowledge of Neolithic Sussex. Free.

Fri 28 Sept Macmillan Coffee Morning. 10am. Annual fundraiser with a raffle. The Henty Arms. Macmillan Coffee Morning. 10am. The Park View, Durrington.

Sat 29 Sept SOUL STEW! 8-midnight. DJs spinning Funk and Soul. Cellar Arts Club. Free for members, £2 guests. Macmillan Coffee Morning (and afternoon). 11-3. At Alf’s Motorcycles, Dominion Road. NCT Nearly New Sale. 10.15am. Baby and children Clothes Toys and Equipment. Charmandean Centre

WORTHING WORMHOLE is a family friendly

Comic Con taking place on Nov 10 at The Assembly Hall followed by a spectacular Fantasy Light Party at St Paul’s 7pm. In the daytime, meet amazing guest actors from Star Wars, Harry Potter and Doctor Who, learn to fight with Silver Sabres LED Sabre Combat Academy, become the best wizard or witch at Harry Potter’s Wand School, get creative with your writing, Lego building and comic making, eat lots of tasty street food and more!

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Worthing Theatre Trail. Afternoon, times and venues vary. The final performances at the Worthing Theatre Trail. Follow on FB. Mellow Sunday. 3pm. The Tudor Rose Pub Ferring. Free entry.

OCTOBER Every Tuesday Buddhist Meditation drop in. 7-8.30pm. with Nik James, Worthing Friends Meeting House, 34 Mill Rd. BN11 5DR. £7

Thurs 4 Oct Chamber Quiz Night. 7-10.30pm. Raising funds for Care for Veterans. Care for Veterans, Gifford House. £10pp.

Fri 5 Oct Seven Inch Society at The Cellar. 7.30-midnight. Cellar Arts Club. Free for members, £2 guests. A Bright Light from Syria. 6.30-9pm. Film, Music, Poetry, Food. Friends Meeting House Worthing. Free entry. Jolly Comedy Club. 7.30 doors. The Burlington. Tickets £10. http:// jopubliccomedy.com

The evening Fantasy Light Party promises to be the party of the year, come dressed to dance in cosplay, LED or even neon! It includes live music from Aren Drift, Tidal Rave, DJ Vadr and more, gaming, glitter body paint and a fun photo booth and green screen! See you there! n

Sat 6 Oct BroOktoberfest 2018. 12 - 9.30pm. Food from The Pantry Bakery. 12 German Keg Beers. Prizes for the best dressed Fraulein und Junge! Brooksteed Alehouse. Free entry Macmillan Coffee Morning. 10a-noon. Girl Guides raising funds for Macmillan. Forest Road Guide Hall. The Great Little Farmers’ Market. 9-2pm. Selling local produce. Goring. Inner Soul Collective. 9pm. Funky Party Night. The Egremont. Free entry Rule Britannia Concert. 7.30pm Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra. Assembly Hall. Tickets Worthing Theatres. PUNKY PARTY! 8-12. Vinyl Gems all night long. Cellar Arts Club. Free for members, £2 guests. Ghost Hunt! 8-midnight. Charity Fundraiser for Leukaemia and Myeloma Research. Activus. Tickets £10 buytickets.at (over 18s)

Sun 7 Oct

Rise of the Ziggurat and Spy from Moscow. 8-12. Cellar Arts Club. Free entry to members, £2 non-members, £1 students.

Sun 14 Oct A Grand Football Match. 1-4.30 Care for Veterans WW1 theme. kick-off at 2pm. Adults £4; Concessions/children £2. Tickets available from 01903 218444. Worthing Football Club.

Thurs 18 Oct The Speakeasy Conversation Club. 7.30pm. New to Worthing - 3 guest speakers. Cellar Arts Club. Free entry to members, £2 non-members, £1 students.

Fri 19 Oct Caribbean Night! An Evening of Live Caribbean Music.7-10pm. Dinner, workshop, Dancing. With Worthing Steel Band and guests at Chatsmore High. Tickets £15. 0794 602 7313 PIGS Ghost Hunt. 8.30pm 2.30am. Paranormal event. Field Place Manor House. tickets £19/£39 info@thepigs.co.uk

Artists’ Networking Breakfast. 9am. at Brunswick and Thorn (NEW VENUE). All welcome Walk to Remember. Mini Festival at Beach House Grounds. Food, drink and entertainers. For GuildCare contact www.guildcare.org/ Event/walk

Mon 8 – Fri 12 Oct Mental Health Awareness week. Times vary. A week of talks, presentations, workshops, music. Offington Church and other venues. Website www. worthingmentalhealthweek.co.uk

Wed 10 Oct Interviews with a serial killer. 7.30. The Grizzly Bear Worthing. seetickets

Thurs 11 (and Thurs 18) Oct Aarchaeology & History talks. 6.30-8.30pm. Worthing Museum & Art Gallery. £7.50 worthingmuseum. co.uk/exhibition/archaeological-talks/ Counter Culture – Worthing 19681972. 7.30pm. The counter-culture Arts Lab that “freaked out” the town. Cellar Arts Club. Free entry.

Fri 12 Oct Charity Concert. 7-10. In aid of Coastal Mind West Sussex. Offington Park Methodist Church. Free entry retiring collection.

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Sat 20 Oct Brass Bandathon. 10am to 10pm. St Paul’s Worthing. For Children in Need. Free entry. International Observe the Moon. 7pm at GORING GAP. See the Moon, Saturn and Mars. Worthing Astronomers

Sat 20 and Sun 21 Oct Jack on The Green. 6pm Lantern making 2-4pm at Palm Court. Beach House Park light trail. Free entry donations welcome.

Sun 21 Oct Craft Fair. 11-3pm. The Barn Field Place. Contact PSFairs@hotmail.com Worthing Seafront 10K Run. 9-12 from COAST Cafe East Beach. Emailmessage@mccpromotions.com South Coast Blues Jam. 2-5. Charles Dickens Pub. Free entry.

Mon 22 – Sun 28 Oct HALF TERM

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LISTINGS - GENERAL CONTINUED Mon 22 - Fri 26 Oct Halloween at Ferring Country Centre. 10-4 each day. £3.50 under 2’s go free.

Mon 22 Oct Wrestling Spectacular. 7.45pm. will feature the annual knockout tournament for the Worthing Trophy. St Paul’s. £12 + booking fee/15 OTD.

Fri 26 Oct Halloween Party. Field Place Manor House Creepy crypt, ghoulish games, spooky music and dancing. Field Place Manor House. Tickets £6.50. 01903 446401 session: 2-4pm or 5:307:30pm

Fri 26 – Sat 27 Oct Worthing Beer & Cider Festival. 11am. 103 beers, 25 ciders and a Gin Bar. Worthing Assembly Hall. £5.50/£6.50.

Sat 27 Oct Halloween Kids Party. 12-2. Family Fun at Henty Arms Ferring. Craft Fair. 10-5. For Charity Anya’s Wish. At English Martyrs. Email anyaswish@gmail.com

Always buying! Coins & Banknotes. Gold & Silver. Medals & Jewellery.

Old Weapons, Army, Airforce & Navy items. Old Watches & Quality Silver Plated items. Old Car Badges, Old Postcards & Photos. Old Leather Suitcases & Fountain Pens. Antiques, Curios & Tribal items. & many other items.

Sussex Coin Company

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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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Day of The Dead Masquerade. 8-1am. Halloween Party. Best dressed competition. St Paul’s Worthing. Free entry Halloween Craft Morning. 10-11.45. Under 13s £2. St Symphorians Church Hall. Murder Mystery Evening. 7pm. St Symphorian’s Church. £8pp.

Sat 27 (and Wed 31) Oct Worthing Spooky Tours. 7pm. Eerie stories, places and people. Start at Worthing Pavilion Theatre. £7.50 adult £5 child.

Sun 28 Oct Halloween Party! 4-6 The Vine in Tarring. £5 per child. Book 01903 201121 Indoor Car Boot Sale. 10am. The Charmandean. £10 table book 01903 239349. UK Southern Book Show. 10am-4pm. Meet 50+ authors. Field Place Barns. Free. Transition Town Worthing AGM. 6.45pm-9pm. If not a member, go to ttworthing.org and fill out form. Quaker Meeting House, 34 Mill Road. Free.

Wed 31 Oct Slime and Disco. 5-6.45. Ages 5 and above. £12 ticket book 01903 532818. Art-Ful, Rowlands Road.

Thurs 1 Nov Close-Up Film Night. 7.30-11.30pm. Local films, by film-makers. Cellar Arts Club. Free for members, £2 guests.

Sat 3 Nov The Black Pearl’s Halloween Voyage. 7-11. theme is Ghost Pirate Ship. £5 entry WITHOUT a costume. Worthing Scope a cerebral palsy charity. Brooksteed Alehouse Christmas Fair. 10-4pm. Handmade crafts. Hosted by The Rowland Singers. St Mary’s Church. Info beth. dunkley@hotmail.co.uk

Sun 4 Nov Craft Fair. 11-3pm. The Barn and Pavilion Field Place. Contact PSFairs@ hotmail.com

SUPERSTAR ARTS RECOMMEND! Creative projects for people with learning disabilities Tue & Fri Buddys Café (Worthing Mencap) Drop in on Tues 10am-12pm and Fri 2-4pm for a warm welcome and varied menu and help and advice for adults with learning disabilities who live independently in the community. 119 South Farm Road. 01903 202030

6 Nov Superstar Arts Choir performance, 7pm. Everyone welcome for some ‘feel good’ entertainment by participants from Superstar Arts. Info superstararts.com. West Worthing Baptist Church, 45 South Street Tarring.

8-13 Oct Libraries Week this year has a focus on wellbeing. Worthing has regular activities to promote wellbeing. Why not drop in to a Knit and Natter session on Wed mornings, Relax with Colouring on a Thurs morning or try the Board games group on a Thurs afternoon? And there’s a weekly Mental Health Information Point on Mon morning where you can come and have an informal chat with someone from Coastal West Sussex Mind. If libraries and reading have made a difference to your life, join the conversation at #WhyILoveMyLibrary. See blog on hereandnowmag.co.uk for further info!

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STUDENT? NEW TO WORTHING? I’M AN 18-YEAR-OLD ITALIAN STUDENT on work experience with Blue Penguin at Freedom Works and Here & Now in Worthing. Worthing is a well-organized seaside town with everything students may need. If you’re a student here’s my 3 recommendations for things to do in Worthing you may enjoy: BOWLING: Honestly, I’m rubbish at bowling but even if you’re not very good it’s a great chance to let your hair down and relax. You can also have something to eat or drink and play in the arcade with friends. CINEMA: Perfect for English rainy evenings. I challenged myself to understand an English horror movie. It was fantastic and absolutely affordable. HOTPOD YOGA: This was my first experience of Hot Yoga. I really liked this unique immersion in an inflatable Pod heated to 37°C, which makes your body looser and yes sweatier. Hence, take water and a towel!

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The Ghosts with the Most Halloween is just around the corner and you know what that means. That’s right, it’s time once again for the annual Worthing’s Best Ghost competition.

SO INSTEAD OF THE AVERAGE Nick or Treat (where you ask for some sweets, and if you don’t get them, some garden gnomes go missing) that your average Worthingite engages in, why not get your vote in for your favourite Worthing area spectre, poltergeist or phantom. Here are this year’s finalists: 1) The Floating Hands of Horace They say that the white gloved hands of an eccentric gentleman waft and wave themselves all over the roads of Worthing, directing traffic, and directing you be mildy scared. It used to be accompanied by an ethereal boater but legend is that the ghost of some wind blew that hat away.

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THE WORTHING BYPASS

This Column will Turn your Life Inside Out IT STARTS OFF IN AN OPEN SPACE with a world of opportunities and everything at our fingertips and slowly over time begins to reduce, pare down to the bare essentials, the naked truth: all the misery and misfortune in the news out there in the shame-faced wider world with fires that hit closer to home and ruin a whole street and destroy businesses I feel the world is getting smaller and the rudeness so much larger and wilder until every knock and unkind hustle sends a jolt through the heart and soul and every innocuous incident accumulates and is part of the insult and ignorance proliferates, all those heads stuck in phones completely oblivious to me and mine and real feelings ILLUSTRATION: JOE BUNN it’s so all about the other meaningless mean me the selfish centre of the universe is coming to a shopping centre near you where kids squeal and parents curse and shout and knock you aside to rush to pay on their smart phone which is smarter than they are and you become what you disdain and hate them World Mental Health and Day 2018 takes place on I October 10th. feel it ain’t For information and as bad as it support visit mind.org.uk seems so long as I lift my head again and see that the tool in my hand – my phone – is but a tool and I am not a tool, it’s a weapon of mass instruction opening doorways to other worlds, to green dreams to community portals which welcomes humane interaction where we like-minded folk all like each other and learn to like ourselves again and we’re all aboard and when I look around there’s Worthing Mums and Dads, the kind community volunteers at the Thomas A Becket whipping up a collection and lots of cheer to remind the knockers and the doom mongers that we’re alive and kicking and looking after each other as human beings are meant to do, what we’re built for, what we’re here for, here & now for, in this moment, all connected, free to have fun hun.

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