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Shoreham & Southwick Editor’s comment A very Merry Christmas to all local residents of Shoreham and Southwick. What an eventful year we have with a couple of the highlights being the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and with London hosting the 2012 Olympics which was truly spectacular. So despite the economical climate the spirit of optimism and courage to carry on and to do well has not diminished despite the doom and gloom we can get bombarded with. In this month issue we have our regular articles and of course some very pertinent ones. We have advice from our local PCOS on what you can do to enjoy this time of year and be safe on the road and protect

your home and those Christmas presents under the Christmas tree. We also have Judy Upton’s latest on Snowy times in Shoreham – it is a lovely read at for the winter months. At this time of year many of us will be with or thinking of our nearest and dearest. I hope that where ever you are, that you will not be alone and that your celebrations are filled with the joy, laughter and merriment for this festive period. On that note, warm seasonal greetings to you all from us here at the Inside Shoreham and Southwick magazine team. Angela

Inside this issue Get Ready for Classic Tale with a twist of Christmas............................. 04 Winter Beach Clean................................................................................... 04 Your garden in winter............................................................................... 06 EU Directive to affect life cover and Annuity Rates............................... 08 Snowy Times in Shoreham with Judy Upton.......................................... 12 Neighbourhood Policing .......................................................................... 14

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Get ready for Classic Tale with a twist of Christmas T

he producers of the smash-hit ‘Fairy Tales of the Unexpected’ are returning to The Ropetackle Arts Centre this coming festive season with another fantastic show after wowing audiences during the summer of 2012. This time, promising fun for all the family, LP Creatives debut ‘Treasure Island’ for six show days only over Christmas week (23rd, 24th, 26th-29th December). The audience will be taken on a magical trip into a world of Pirates and Princesses as one of the nations favourite children’s novels is given a panto twist. See Jim Hawkins, Dame Dolly, Seadog Sally and of course Long John Silver along with the cream of Shorehams children’s dance talent, star in lots of adventures in a show packed with action, singing, cheering and booing, lots of colourful costumes, and maybe even a monkey or two! The show is the brainchild of popular comedian and entertainer Tom Beard who is no stranger to pantomime, having appeared in number one venues over the past ten years, where he frequently had children (and adults) doubled up with mirth at his comedy antics. Tom said: “Everyone knows and loves the original pirate story but you won’t have enjoyed the tale quite like this before. We want our young audience to get involved with lots of shouting, cheering, singing and laughing, and the adults can’t just sit quietly in their seats. We are after non-stop fun and laughter, whilst also staying as close to the original tale as possible. “We’ve respectfully kept to Robert Loius Stevenson’s swashbuckling tale which everyone can enjoy, along with some humour for both the adults and the children. The one thing we can guarantee is that everyone will leave with a smile on their face." ‘Treasure Island’ is a spectacular children’s show created to spark the children’s imagination whilst also entertaining all the accompanying Mums, Dads, Grandmas and Grandads!. It features a professional cast of actors and local children. “Ahaar me hearties! A Christmas show for a big Yo-HO!! “Here be a swashbuckling, show-stopping, sail-flapping, hand-clapping, toe-tapping, barnacle busting pantomime twist on Robert Louis Stevenson’s adventures on the high seas! We’ve got the telescope, the treasure map and the schooners at the ready! So weigh anchor mateys, bring your booty and prepare to set sail for magic, puppets, monkeys, parrots, tropical islands, Pirates, Princesses and MORE blummin’ Pirates!!”

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Adur wins award A

dur and Worthing Councils have been announced the winners of the Street Naming and Numbering Policy Implementation Exemplar Award 2012 at a ceremony in Central London. The Award, which was presented during the annual ‘Everything Happens Somewhere’ Conference on 25th October 2012, was for recognition of excellence in demonstrating the importance of implementing street naming and numbering policy that integrates with local authority processes. The Award was sponsored by the Local Government Association and presented by Carolyn Downs, Chief Executive of the Local Government Association together with Cllr Ruth Cadbury from the LGA Improvement and Innovation Board. Adur and Worthing Councils fought off stiff competition to emerge victorious with their successful project that saw the amalgamation of the Street Naming and Numbering Services employed across the two councils via a shared service. The judges recognised the project as having streamlined services through both councils adopting one set of procedures, reduced lengthy paperwork that freed up staff resources and also their innovation in working more closely with other council departments such as planning and building control. It was widely acknowledged that the project was implemented without disruption to day-to-day operations, and resulted in a much better service to the tax payer and costs savings of £28,000. Speaking of the Award, Corporate Information Manager at Adur and Worthing Councils, Gill Van-Eetvelt said, “This Award represents twelve months of hard work and dedication by the entire Street Naming and Numbering team. Moving to a shared service is not an easy thing to do, but we always knew that the rewards would be there in both efficiency and cost savings.” For more information, visit www.geoplace.co.uk

Winter Beach Clean

he winter Beach Clean, a popular annual tradition, is a great opportunity to burn off some of those Christmas calories. Get a welcome dose of festive fresh air and help protect marine life from the very real dangers posed by the discarded rubbish that litters the seashore. Meet at the Ferry Road beach entrance at 10.30am, Thursday 27 December, enjoy some litter-picking and then finish the morning relaxing over a glass of mulled wine and mince pies. For more information call Joy Daintree on 01273 462584 or log on to www.fosbeach.com. To advertise call: 01273 452065

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Winter gardening S

o here we are at the end of the year with Christmas racing towards us in the depths of midwinter. So firstly I’d like to wish everyone a happy Christmas. Christmas aside it can seem like a gloomy time of year and no different in the garden, with cold temperatures and low light levels on short dark days. Just because it’s the end of the calendar year it’s worth remembering that the seasons never end in the garden as the cycle continues onwards and there is always something to look forward to. A few days before Christmas is the shortest day, which means ever so slowly the days will begin to get lighter and within a month there will be a noticeable difference. It’s also quite likely that we will start to see the first signs of new growth in the garden as well. It’s a pretty good reminder at this time of year that nothing stands still in the garden and you can’t simply ignore the garden at this time of year. Inside jobs are more preferable on really cold or damp days, but many people complain they don’t have anywhere like a greenhouse to do them. Most gardens have a shed of some size or description. Even the smallest shed can be utilized but most of us use it is an untidy store so a good clean out of the shed is worthwhile, and be brutal. How many of you actually know what’s in the shed or have even seen the back of it? If you don’t need it or haven’t used 6

it for the last couple of years, will you really need it? With a bit of ingenuity, some hooks, the odd shelf and a bit of thought you can use the shed for storing the usual suspects such as the mower, but also have enough room for carrying out other garden tasks, such as potting up seeds and cuttings. If you have somewhere to go and do these tasks, where you have everything to hand it really does make them even more enjoyable. Add a small radio and a chair or stool and you’ve got a great hideaway to while your time away. I built my own greenhouse in the garden this year and I can’t believe the amount of time I spend in there. I made sure I had everything in it I wanted rather than an off the shelf purchase. There really is nothing better than being in there to do all the little jobs and seeing the changes in the seasons outside. Why not make it your job over the Christmas holidays to sort out the shed and make your own little garden retreat? If you do sort the shed out then I apologise in advance for any grief you may get from the other half for disappearing in there on a regular basis! It’s been a strange hard year in the garden this year with the weather we have endured (and I think that is the right term for this year’s weather) but it’s still made it interesting and I’m keen to see how the garden reacts next year to everything that has happened. With that to look forward to and more ill leave you

to your mince pies and hope that you have a wonderful Christmas. Mark Oakley Any Garden Limited

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EU Directive to affect life cover and annuity rates O

n 21st December 2012 rates for life cover, critical illness cover, annuities and other financial products will be changing. For most contracts this will not be for the better. Policies have to be in force by this date to qualify for current premiums, so it would be unwise to leave things until the last moment. If you are thinking about taking any of these, now is the time to act; please call me.

What is happening? On 21st December the EU Gender Directive comes into play. This means that providers are no longer allowed to differentiate between men and women when it comes to calculating premiums. Not only this, tax relief on certain expenses incurred by life companies is changing, meaning they will have to charge more.

Who is affected? People taking annuities: If you are a man and you have built up a pension fund, you may be thinking of taking the pension soon and getting some income. To secure a guaranteed income you may want to purchase an annuity. This would entail giving your lump sum to a life company, who in return will provide you with a guaranteed income for the rest of your life. To work out how much they will pay you, they calculate how long they think you will live, the shorter your life expectancy, the higher the income they will pay, as they assume they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to pay it for as long. Currently then, they would take into account that men donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t live as long as women and therefore they get higher income than women do for the same amount of investment. From December, they have to take the gender calculation out of the equation, they have to assume that you will live longer and so they will reduce the amount they will pay you.

What to do If you apply for an annuity now, and it is in place before 21st December, your annuity will be calculated as a man, and your income will be higher, and guaranteed for the rest of your life. It is crucial that you take advice soon so that the arrangements can be put into place prior to this date. You should contact an independent financial adviser who can assess one, or several pensions you may have in place and find the provider who will give you the best income for your age and situation.

What about life cover and critical illness cover? When you apply for this type of cover the provider has to assess your health and life expectancy, this can take some time, especially if they have to write to your doctor. Doctors will be inundated with requests for information and people chasing them , especially as we approach the end of the year with this new legislation coming in. Again, if you apply and are accepted and the cover starts before 21st December, your policy will be based on current rates. It is best not to delay. If you need independent advice on any of the above, for a free initial consultation please call me Claire Cook on 01273 224667, I would be happy to help.

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Snowy Times In Shoreham

ur area has been subject to many hard winters over the centuries, with temperatures sometimes remaining in minus figures for months at a time. As long ago as 1748 it is reported that many sheep were lost on the South Downs in heavy snow and in 1791, there was actually snow on the Downs in June. In 1806 snowdrifts blocked Shoreham High Street and a man was buried alive in a drift in Brighton. Conditions were even worse in 1836, when snow fell heavily between the 22nd of December and Christmas Eve. Gale force winds drove it into high drifts and at Lewes an avalanche occurred on Christmas Eve when a drift fell from the high chalk cliff above the town, burying seven houses and killing eight people. The Gloucester mail coach was supposed to reach Brighton on the Sunday but the snow prevented its arrival until after noon the next day. Then it was unable to travel any further than Shoreham. The bags of mail continued their journey on the Worthing mail cart. Many people did not receive their Christmas mail on time that year. In 1870 our area enjoyed a picture-perfect white Christmas, bringing artists out in force to paint the pretty scenes. January 1881 brought hard frosts to Shoreham and Southwick. Skating at the Swiss Gardens was a popular activity, but the 17th of January brought a dramatic change in the weather. It was a gale in the night that brought blizzard conditions. The wind was so strong it blew the snow through cracks in roofs and walls into homes. Postcards of the time show Shoreham High Street covered in drifts that block shop doorways. The Old Shoreham Road from Steyning was impassable due to high drifts. All communication between Brighton and Arundel ceased as mail carts and coaches could not get through and the trains ground to a halt. Ten years later, in 1891, this time it was the month of March that brought another mighty blizzard. Fishermen were lost at sea and once again mail coaches and trains could not get through, as many towns and villages across Sussex were cut off by the heavy snowfall. April 1908 did not provide the rain showers and sunny spells associated with the month, but another blizzard that blew in on the 25th. Spring fairs and other events were cancelled and newborn lambs hastily brought in from the fields. In December of the same year, the snow arrived on the 28th, causing havoc for those trying to travel home after Christmas festivities with family or friends. One foot of snow covered roads and fields alike. A train making its way down from London became stuck in Clayton tunnel. The regular

tram service to Shoreham from Brighton was also suspended until enough workers could be mobilised to clear the snow from the tracks. The snow lingered until the middle of January making it hard for local shops to receive the supplies of goods and food their customers required. The following year, spring was again the season of snow. There was a tragedy when a boy slipped on ice at Portslade and hit his head and died. A blizzard on Boxing Day 1927 was a mighty thirty-six hour long storm that again brought Shoreham to a halt, with roads impassable. Up on the Downs sheep had to be dug out of snowdrifts. It was so bitterly cold in February 1929 that the sea froze along the Sussex coast, causing problems for shipping at Shoreham harbour. Children however enjoyed themselves as the frozen brooks along the Steyning Road offered skating opportunities. In 1936 there was an Easter snowfall, but the next serious snow disruption was in 1938 when it snowed continuously from the 18th to the 25th of December. Seabirds were killed by the unrelenting cold weather, their frozen bodies found on the beaches. The winter of 1939/1940 was also very cold for two months. A temperature of minus 21 degrees Celsius was recorded in December On the 27th January 1940 there was a spectacular glaze as cold rain fell during freezing temperatures, and encased everything in ice. Telephone lines snapped, and birds were frozen to the trees by their feet as they roosted. Ice was reported floating in the sea. January to March 1947 was also cold and bleak. Blizzards caused sheep frozen by their wool to gorse bushes. It was hard for their rescuers to find them, as the snow on the Downs was deep enough to cover fences, hedges and other landmarks. Council workmen were sent out with shovels to keep Shoreham High Street clear for traffic but as soon as one lot of snow was cleared more fell. Schools across the area had to be closed and the tram service was again suspended. Coal was in short supply and a ship carrying fresh supplies from the north of the country took eight days instead of two to reach Shoreham harbour. On the 1st of January 1949, icy conditions and gale force winds led to a double-decker bus being blown off of the toll bridge at Old Shoreham. Fortunately it was low tide and no one was killed. Since then there have been a number of other notably hard, cold winters, especially that of 1962, and snow, whether at Christmas or not, remains an unpredictable visitor to our area. Judy Upton

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Christmas Drink Drive Projects

As the festive season fast approaches our attention turns promoting road safety and home security to a higher degree. With the festive season we have reason to celebrate with Christmas parties, family get togethers and of course Christmas drinks. It is a normal practice for police to launch a Christmas drink drive campaign but this year sees a new initiative is Adur and Worthing. A dedicated Road Safety Officer will be working with partners and communities to raise awareness of the dangers of drink driving. We will also be conducting high visibility and undercover patrols to identify drink drivers. We never go out with the intention of stopping anyone from having a good time but we do expect you to exercise good judgment when planning your festive fun. If you are going to go for a few drinks with friends allocate a designated driver who is happy to lay off the hard stuff or pre plan your trip home with a taxi for collection. Don’t run the risk to yourself or to others. It not worth it!

Leave a Light on this Christmas

This can be a great time of year for many people across the country who get to share in the spirit of Christmas but can some times become a nightmare when temptation leads to burglary. To often we are made aware of a burglary that has clearly taken place because an opportunist has seen goods that have been left in full view of a window or door. We have put together a list of easy to follow advice to try to deter this kind of criminality. • If your leaving your home leave a light on. This will give the impression that somebody is home. • Leave a radio on a talk station. Voices are a great deterrent. • Don’t leave gifts or high value goods in view of a window. • Don’t put gifts under the tree until the latest moment. This is the first place they will look. • Lastly we work 365 days a year so if you suspect it, report it. Don’t make it easy for them! Details of your local cafficers, current priorities and dates of local meetings are available on-line at www.sussex.police.uk (enter your postcode) or by telephone by calling 101.

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Toys for Charity Shoreham Chiropractic Clinic are holding a Toys for Charity event in aid of The Chestnut Tree Hospice. Starts 17th December. Bring a toy to donate and pay just ÂŁ30 for a treatment as a new patient or just ÂŁ20 if you are an existing patient. Shoreham Chiropractic Clinic

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omfort Keepers UK, a local home care service provider, has opened a new office in West Sussex to help older people stay independent and happy in the comfort of their own homes, a viable alternative to moving into a care home. Offering client care services such as washing, dressing, vacuuming, food preparation, transport to appointments and respite care for family members, Comfort Keepers helps individuals in their everyday routines while going the extra mile to give the family peace of mind. Said Darren Housden of Comfort Keepers UK, “We have well-trained staff that understand our clients’ needs, doing things with your loved one, not just for them. We not only help each client to have brighter, more fulfilling lives, but also make sure that we communicate with the family to ensure they know how their loved one is doing.” “We offer a Family-ConnectProgramme, giving designated family members online access to daily visit updates from our Care Workers. At any

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Our amazing ankles A

utumn has passed and the rich autumnal hues have rapidly followed in its wake. Nights seem increasingly dark and those evening chills are upon us. Halloween and Bonfire night supplied us with both creepy and exciting colours respectively and as Christmas approaches the choice for some will be “the LBD or colour at the party?”. Yet, woven between these seasonal events, if you amble our local streets in the evening or drive the local highways, you may still be treated to the occasional flash of vibrant colour; the high visibility jackets of the marathon runner in training or the regular runner getting their moments of solitude. Whatever the weather people can be found exercising outside. It might be the long or brisk walk, a training / cross country run or walking the dog in the country over the downs. All good fun and excellent for us. The health benefits of any kind of exercise are well known and to be encouraged, however, exercises involving walking or running can bring with it certain risk factors. In particular we two legged creatures are vulnerable to injuring or ”going over” on our ankles surprisingly frequently. A seemingly small injury we might think.

Our Clever Ankle When we walk 4 separate bones in the ankle area work together, forming a wonderfully clever part of the human body called the ankle joint. As a joint these 4 bones are surrounded, protected and kept strong by tissues (tendons, ligaments, nerves, muscles and others) all of which work to 24

reduce our risk of injury. Whether walking, running or jumping the ankle takes large amounts of shock as our foot strikes the ground. In addition the ankle takes the rolling inwards and outwards movement of the foot and passes it up the leg, which in turn rolls inwards and outwards whatever the terrain we walk or run on. The reverse is also true, when the body and leg turns one way the ankle passes all that motion into the foot. So clever is our ankle at simply doing its job we tend only to be aware of it when it is injured. That moment when we step off the pavement badly or fall down a hole or land on an uneven surface as we run. We go over on our ankle in such a way as to stretch and strain the tissues, to a point where they pull really hard or tear some of the fibres of the ligament and tendons. Most of us experience this at some point in our lives and in some cases we might end up with some of our own pretty vibrant colours around the ankle! Because such accidents happen so easily we might be tempted to think it is not too much of an issue. We get over it! But how significant is such a common injury? In short it can be quite significant. The seemingly simple ankle injury can, and in many cases does, have a profound and long lasting affect upon a person. • A single ankle injury, if not treated properly, frequently results in another occurring with up to 70% of people having the same injury again (1). • Once injured the ankle can remain unstable leading to further injury if not treated properly (2). To advertise call: 01273 452065

• Where such repeated, even small, injuries occur people can find themselves undertaking less activity (3) over their lifetimes as the ankle just feels to “give way” (2). • Even simple things such as our sense of balance become affected. The impact of this is not just in the ankle but in the leg, hip and higher up the body as we slowly change the way we walk. What gets hurt when we hurt our ankle? All those things we mentioned earlier.

The nerves Normally these tell our brains where our foot is when it is in mid air and what it is doing as it lands. They help control the muscles around our ankle. Sprains and strains can make some of nerves really painful and other nerves dull in their activity. They are not working properly.

The ligaments These help to keep the joints close together but may have been stretched or torn and need to be helped to work as close to normal as possible.

The muscles These may become over stretched and perhaps contain scars in them from the injury, making them weaker, sometimes painful so they do not control the leg and foot well enough.

The bones Some of the bones that make up the ankle joint may become slightly out of place, get stuck there and need to be gently coaxed back.

The correct assessment and treatment of even a simple ankle injury can help restore to us the pleasure our our chosen activity. Just leaving it “to get better” will mean our ankle and legs return to being useable, even pain free and able to take on simple walking tasks. However, for some, the tasks of walking up or down stairs, or hills or running again or walking on uneven surfaces is more difficult. There is a difference between being functional again (able to do everyday things) and getting the best performance out of your leg/ankle. Getting back to performance means having to help those joints, nerves and muscles get back to their best possible shape, back to performing their job well. At Podia-Clinic, in Southwick, we specialise in treating the low leg, foot and ankle, often treating ankle injuries from many years ago that are now causing problems. Podia-Clinic is based in Manor Farm House, Southwick. If you are aware of an ankle or low leg injury in the past or a recent one and it is still a concern please ring us on 01273 593344 and come along for an assessment and treatment. Manor Farm House in Southwick also has the benefits of Podiatrists, Physiotherapists and Osteopaths who will sometimes work together in more extreme cases. References: 1, Waterman BR, Owens BD, Davey S, et al. The epidemiology of ankle sprains in the United States. J Bone Joint Surg AM 2010; 92(13): 2279-2284; 2, Hertel J. Functional anatomy, pathomechanics and pathophysiology of lateral ankle instability. J Athl Train 2002; 37(4): 364-375; 3, Konradson L, Bech L, Ehrenbierg M, Nickelsen T. Seven years follow-up after ankle inversion trauma. J Med Sci Sports. 2002; 12(3): 129-135

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s Christmas approaches you may catch yourself humming along to the popular carol, Twelve Days of Christmas. Featuring plenty of

Charles ІІ, who was anxious to establish them when numbers of our native grey partridge started to fall due to over-hunting • Despite the true love’s gift of ‘a partridge in a pear tree,’ it’s unlikely you would find partridges in any sort of tree as they are ground nesting birds, preferring arable fields and open woodlands where they feed on a diet of seeds and roots • Surprisingly hard to spot, these plump partridges with their colourful plumage blend well into their preferred habitat • During the breeding season, the hen nests among bushes in scrub, arable farmland or hedgerows. They occasionally and unusually lay two clutches of eggs in different nests. One clutch is then incubated by the female and the other by the male our feathered friends including swans, geese and turtle doves, the partridge in this seasonal song is most probably red-legged and French. • Red-legged partridges are small game birds and members of the pheasant family • They were introduced from France into Britain during the reign of King

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Please support Sussex Wildlife Trust by sending our Christmas cards this year. Wildlife photographer Mike Read, whose superb images frequently grace Trust publications, will donate 15% of all Christmas card sales towards 'Taking Care of Sussex'. Mike will despatch cards direct to customers. There are five designs available - goldfinch, stonechat, robin and a choice of barn owls. Cards will be approx 7"x5", in full colour, with our logo and the greeting 'Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year' on the inside. These can be ordered from Mike Read, Claremont, Redwood Close,Ringwood, Hampshire, UK, BH24 1PR Tel: 01425 475008 or online at ww.mikeread.co.uk/ christmas-cards To advertise call: 01273 452065

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What’s on in December

GENERAL

December 8th Christmas gifts and cards. Contact Andrea on 01273 884185 or Mob 07949876117.

Quirky Quiz at The Crown and Anchor, High Street, Shoreham. Every Tuesday night. Starts 8pm.

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TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS FAYRE

Church Lane Nursery

Fun times to be had every Tuesday evening with compare Mark Stack. The Quiz for Fun People-not wannabe Einstein's. Reserve a table recommended by calling 01273 463500. £1 per person plus £1 per table. ‘Friends of the Marlipins Museum’ will again be holding their Victorian-themed Christmas Fayre at the Marlipins Museum, High Street,Shoreham on Saturday 1st December from 10.00 – 4.00pm, followed by Shoreham’s Late Night Festival on Tuesday 4th December from 5.00 – 9.00pm. All proceeds will be for the continuing upkeep of the Museum. As well as a wide variety of stalls – stained glass, jewellery, cards, woollen designs,the Museum’s own famous hot-spiced punch with minced pies,-there will also be home-produced ‘goodies’ as well as the Grand Raffle, Tombola and hopefully the appearance of Father Christmas.. Outside event this year will be a performance by Shoreham’s own Buccaneers Admission is free.

St Michaels Church hall Christmas Fayre

Saturday 8th December 9.30am till 12.30pm at St Michaels Church hall, Church Lane, Southwick. There will be lots of stalls including a raffle, cake stall, plants, christmas cards and crafts, we will also be selling refreshments. Free entry + parking available.

The Welcome Club

We meet every Wednesday in room 2 at the Shoreham Centre for the over 50’s, drop in for a cuppa & chat between 10-12.30 with bingo between 1.30-3.30, friendly atmosphere everyone welcome. For more info please contact Peter Hornsby at Age UK West Sussex 01903 854996.

Morris side seeks members

This is a group which encourages non walkers to get fit and healthy. Walks range from gentle strolls to more challenging ones in the local area. Led by trained leaders and are free! Details found in local libraries, community centres, GP's surgeries and leisure centres. www.adur.gov.uk/healthy Church Lane Nursery OFSTED inspected playschool offering morning, afternoon and all day sessions - term time only. Please call 0771 2701720 or 07403 181186.

Rainbow Poetry Group

Poetry for pleasure. Meets first Monday of the month. 8pm at Ferry Inn, East St, Shoreham.. For info please contact 01273 452005.

Southlanders Community Group

Open on a Monday and Friday morning for snacks, lunches, internet access, exercise etc. More information at www.southlanders.org.uk or by phoning 07919651212.

Southwick Community Centre

Indoor Friday Table-Top Sale Every week at Southwick Community Centre.9.00a.m. 1.00p.m.Cafe Open 10am-2pm A Variety of Stalls.

Adur Petanque Club

The club meets on Sundays, Monday afternoons, Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Lancing Leisure Centre.

WASPIG

The Worthing And Shoreham Psychic Information Group now meets on alternate Thursday evenings. Perfect for anyone with psychic or spiritual leanings. For more information please contact Jeremy or Pam on 01903 209938.

Old Shoreham Buccaneers is a recently formed morris dance team for men and women. We practice between September and April in the Shoreham Community Centre (Tuesday evenings) and perform in and around the local area in the spring and summer months. See our website for more information and activities during our first dancing season (myweb.tiscali.co.uk/williamjfarmer/buccaneers). If you are interested please email oldshorehambuccaneers@yahoo.co.uk or phone 01273 453719.

Adult Dance Classes

CHOIR-BY-THE-SEA

Ballroom and Latin Classes

Starting Wednesday October 24th CHOIR-BY-THE-SEA 6.30 - 8.30 in the Shoreham centre 2 Pond road Shoreham-by-sea BN43 5 WU. No need to read music or have had previous singing experience just bring your desire to sing. Led by vocal leader Stella Clifford, accompanied on guitar. come along and see if it's for you! £5 a session

Hove and Adur Sea Cadets

Instructors needed for cadets aged 10-18 wide range of skills. Training provided. More details see http://www.sea-cadets.org/hoveadur/home.aspx or call Ian Wright (01273 594697) email Ian@lawreny.net.

The Ropetackle Film Club

This month we are showing “The Last of The Blond Bombshells” on Thursday 13th December and to help us get in the mood for Christmas there will be Mulled Wine and Mince Pies in addition to the usual hot or cold drinks that are available. We also have singers coming to entertain us with some Andrew Sisters Numbers prior to the showing and some Xmas songs to finish. Do come and join us. For more information please contact Ropetackle Arts Centre on 01273 464440 or email… ropetacklefilmclub@gmail.com

The Southwick and Shoreham Country Market

The Southwick and Shoreham Country Market will be open on Friday mornings between 9.15 and 11am. The market is held in the Porter Room at the Southwick Community Centre in Southwick Street.There will be the usual homemade cakes, savouries, jams as well as honey and free range eggs.In addition there is a large selection of handmade knitted toys and children’s clothing.

THE TWITTEN SCHOOL OF SEQUENCE DANCING

Tea Dances with Tuition every Monday afternoon at St. John Ambulance Hall,The Twitten, Southwick. 1.30pm to 4.00pm. £3.00 each including refreshments. Absolute beginners welcome. Private Tuition available. For information ring Mike or Audrey on 01273 592194 or visit our website www.twittendance.speedy.uk.net Mondays : Beginners 7pm - 8pm. Admission £4 per class. Improvers and Intermediate : 8pm - 9.30pm Admission £5 per class. Private lessons and coaching for medallist examinations are also available by appointment. All Classes held at the Southwick Methodist Church Hall. Call (01273) 887611 or Mob: 07521 800294 for details

Salsa classes

“Salsa classes at The Ropetackle every Monday night. Classes for first-timers, beginners, improvers and intermediates. Lessons 8:30- 10pm except public holidays.Admission: £6 Classes with: Aaron George M | Amber Davis | Sam Tebbs | Yanel Eugenio”

Salsa Class

Salsa class at the Shoreham Centre (2 Pond Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5WU) Starting on the 14th September at 8:00pm. First class free for beginners. Teacher: Yanel from Cuba”

A Chance to Dance

Fridays 7-30pm -10pm (except first Friday in month). Ballroom, Latin and some Sequence. £3 includes Tea & Biscuits. Southwick Methodist Church Hall. For more info: ring Ralph. (01273) 595165.

Hip Hop Dance in the South East

CLASSES open to all in Worthing, Brighton, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Bognor Regis and beyond. For More info: Vikkie@t21dance.com / 07900 681355 WWW. T21DANCE.COM

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ZUMBA FITNESS

Dec 10th Members Evening. The annual raffle and a chance for members to show their slides or digital material. Meetings are held in the Deall room at the Southwick Commumity Centre between 7.30 and 10pm. Entry free for members , a charge of £3 for non-members to help cover the room expenses. For more info Mr Stroud 01273 550818

Classes are limited so booking is required. The cost is £13.00 for 3 hours. Refreshments, Materials, and worksheets are provided. Along with a lovely group of people.Meet new friends and create some lovely work Christmas Card workshop,

New Zumba classes started at St. Giles Church Hall, Shoreham by Sea (near Buckingham Park). Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday mornings, 9.30 - 10.30 am, and 10.45 - 11.45 am. Thursdays, 7.45 - 8.45 pm. First class is FREE! Following classes only £3!! Loyalty cards available. Please call your licensed Zumba Instructor, Nadia on 07581149872 to book your place, or email nadiazorzan.zumba@hotmail. co.uk Latin inspired cardio dance fitness classes with Sarah Parker Tuesdays The Shoreham Centre 8.15pm-9pm Thursdays The West Street Loft 6.45-7.30pm £4 per class, loyalty cards available Contact Sarah Parker 07885 205307

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What’s on in December

ZUMBA

If you want to exercise and smile at the same time come and join me, Becca for a fun dance based fitness workout. Monday- 6.30pm, Tuesday- 6.30pm+7.45pm, Wednesday- 5.30pm&6.45pm, Thursday- 10.45am+6.15pm, Saturday-1.45pm All these classes are held at Southwick Community Centre. Also Wednesday10.30am at shoreham Ropetackle centre. Please BOOK your place by texting 07933380231/ emailing beccawatts@hotmail.co.uk or visiting facebook page zumbawithrebeccawatts Your first class free! Plus loyalty cards given. Price : £5\ £3 for students

Lazy River Square Dance Club

Music Workshops

For a variety of music workshops ranging from Junior Rock School through to songwriting, DJ-ing and music technology call Sussex Academy of Music (SAM) on 0800 756 9411 or visit their website at www.sussexmusic.com

Southwick Art Club

Wednesdays 7.30pm at Southwick Community Centre. Membership fee - £30 p/a. Over 16s. Contact: Clifford Feeney – (01273) 411890

Shoreham Oratorio Choir

Monday evenings 8pm – 10pm. The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham, BN43 5WU. T: (01273) 454686 / W: www.shorehamcentre.co.uk

Rehearsals Thursday evenings 7.45 – 9.30pm in The Methodist Church, Brunswick Road, Shoreham by Sea. For more details call Maggie Kent 01273 465495 or visit www.shoreham-oratorio-choir.co.uk

Modern Jive

St. Mary De Haura Handbell Ringers

Learn Modern Jive, Wednesdays from 8pm – 11pm at The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham. Contact Ian and Diana on 01273 453733 for more details or visit www.danceaholics.co.uk.

Shoreham Folk Dance Club

Mondays 8 – 10pm (Excluding Bank Holidays). St. Julians Church Hall, Rectory Road, Shoreham. Membership - £1 pa / Fees - £1 per session. Adults & Teens welcome. For more info please call Mrs Holroyd on (01273) 415557

Smoldering, Sensual, Soulful Argentine Tango

Shoreham Centre on Tuesday evenings. Beginners and Improvers courses start every 4 weeks. All Ages welcome. Advance bookings only £28. email brighton_ carola@hotmail.com. For information contact Robin and Delia 01273 464311. www. brightontango.com and brightondancing.com

Small friendly group. New members (over 16s) always welcome. The group meets Wednesdays from 7.30pm at St. Mary De Haura Church, Shoreham. Membership £25. For more info contact Joy Gibbs 01903 245660

Courses, Clubs and Workshops Spanish Classes

Spanish course for Beginners at Shoreham Centre. Saturdays 10-11.30am. 10 sessions starting 12th January (15 hours total). 89£ (materials included). Great Christmas present!

Steyning Decorative and Fine Arts Society

Southwick Sequence Dance Club

Every Wednesday at St. John Ambulance Hall, The Twitten, Southwick. 7.30 to 9.30pm - £3.00 each (First Night FREE). Information call Phil on 01273 592287. www.southwicksequenc.speedy.uk.net

Steyning DFAS is your local branch of NADFAS and meets at The Steyning Centre on the 2nd Monday of each month at 10.30 for excellent lectures on all branches of The Arts. On Monday 12th November, Dr Claire Walsh will lecture on "The Benin Bronzes: Masterpieces of African Art (16th-19th Centuries)." Coffee at 10am. Visitors welcome (donation £5). Contact Don on 01903 812232, email: donlinda.harry@ yahoo.co.uk or Penny on 01903 814390 for more information.

Strictly Dancing With Lisa

Adur Art Club

Offering fun, friendly dance classes covering a variety of styles (not partner dancing). Learn one style per session on Mon 6.15-7.15pm and Thurs 1.45-2.45pm at The Shoreham Centre, Pond Rd. Or improve your fitness with lots of styles per session at the Dance Fit class on Thur 6.15-7.15pm at The Steyning Centre, Fletcher's Croft. For more info contact Lisa on 07939 248871 / lisa@strictlydancingwithlisa.co.uk

Sigma Dance School offers Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes

Mondays: Beginners : 6.30pm – 8pm. Improvers and intermediate : 8pm – 9.30pm. Admission £5 per class. Classes held at the Southwick Methodist Church Hall. Call (01273) 887611 for details.

Southwick Scottish Dance Country Club

We meet on Tuesdays at 7pm to 9pm and Thursdays 2pm to 4pm in room 8 (upstairs) at the Shoreham Centre Pond Road. We are a very friendly club, and although we do not have tuition as such, we have some very talented members who are always willing to help beginners. Annual subscription is £40, which entitles members to attend both weekly meetings, and also includes tea or coffee and biscuits.An additional charge is made when we have demonstrations by proffessional artists. Anyone interested in joining is welcome to visit, and see us all at work. More information on our website www.aartsc.webs.com

Arts and Crafts, ICT, Health & Well-being, Languages, Maths, English & ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages)

Thursdays 8.15pm – 10.15pm. Southwick Community Centre Garden Room. £2 per session. All ages welcome. For more info please call Dr. M J Heath 19 Tanners Brook Lewes BN7 IRU 01273 478069 m.j.heath@talk21.com

West Sussex Adult & Community Learning Service runs a wide range of courses in the local area. Please contact 01273 598812 or pick up a brochure from your local library. Super Saturday Workshops at the NEW Shoreham Academy Saturday 23 June 2012. Please contact 01273 598812 for courses.

Sussex Highland Dancers – Southwick & Shoreham Branch

Calligraphy

Saturdays 10.45am – 11.45am. St Julians Church Hall, Rectory Road, Shoreham. 5 years and over. Fees – Adults £2.50 per session, Children £2 per session. For more info contact Trudy Bellinger on 07854 649711.

Music, Arts and Creative Writing 'Come and Sing' Recording Workshop

Your chance to feature on several tracks by well known choral composers and gain insight into the unique world of recording. Suitable for all mixed voices in a practical and friendly environment. Saturday 20th October 2012. 2pm to 6pm

Beach Bateria

All ages and abilities are welcome to join community Samba Band. No experience necessary, instruments provided. Every Wednesday from 7.45pm to 9.30pm at the Hall at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Kings Walk, Shoreham Beach, BN43 5LF. Adults £4 per session, Students/ concessions £3, under 16s £2; first session free. Just turn up or contact Danny Dryer 07779 858310

Creative Writing Workshops: Unleash your imagination Workshops at Shoreham Library. The group will go in an exhibition for the Adur Festival. Group meets alternative Friday mornings 10am to 11.30 am at the Shoreham Library. For more info call Jennifer on 01273 454867

Messengers UK Youth Gospel Choir

A community youth gospel choir in Shoreham for 10 – 18 year olds. No auditions necessary – just enthusiasm. Shoreham Baptist Church, Western road, Shoreham. Tuesdays from 7 – 8.30pm. For more info visit www.messengerschoir.org or email info@messengerschoir.org

Learn to write beautifully with Calligraphy. Friendly Saturday workshops and weekly classes on Wednesday afternoons at Sompting Community Centre, Thursdays at Southwick Community Centres and Monday evenings at Steyning Grammar School. Please contact Nancy at 01273 453387 or email: nyohowells@msn.com for more information.

Clubs

Adur Valley Bridge Clubs- Shoreham

EBU Affiliated Duplicate Bridge Club. Very friendly. Visitors welcome. No partner required. The Hall of the Church of The Good Shepherd, Shoreham Beach. Tuesday afternoons at 1.30pm. For more information contact Bob & Kathy Whiting on (01403) 711707, Email: adur.bridge@btinternet.com, www.adurbridge.org.uk ADUR Book Club for the over 60’s. Meetings are at Shoreham Library on the 1st Thursday of every month from 10:30-11:00am. All books supplied free by West Sussex Library Service. Large print and audio versions available. For more info call Brenda Slater on 01444 235549 or email brenda.slater@westsussex.gov.uk

Bowling Club

We are an outdoor bowling club and always are interested in taking on new members. This year is a very special year as it is our 75th Anniversary and we are celebrating with some different venues which should be a very good year. We are a happy club and welcome anyone interested to come along our hours of play are 10 – 1 2 – 5.30 and 6 – dusk We also have a very good Social venue If anyone would feel like trying Bowls for a very healthy hobby - please contact the Secretary on 520259 or email hazelluck@ntlworld.com

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What’s on in December

Adur East Lions club

Shoreham Stitch & Bitch Knitting Group

A Bead Group

Southwick & Fishersgate Horticultural Society

Meets 4th Tuesday of the month (except December)* at the Royal George Public House, Holmbush Roundabout, Shoreham. 7.30pm. All welcome. Contact: www. adureastlions.org.uk*

Meet every Monday at Beach House, East Street from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. All abilities from newbies to experienced welcome. For more information email Linda at: shorehamknits@yahoo.co.uk

Meet Monday and the second Thursday of every month from 10am-4pm. Participants must bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee is provided. Prices are £2.50 for half a day and £5.00 for the whole day. Location: Anita's beads, 4 Broadreach, Ropetackle, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5EY.Tel: 01273 454672 Website: www. anitasbeads.net

The society meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in the Garden Room, Southwick Community Centre. New members always welcome. For more information please contact Julie on (01273) 596707 or email sfhorticulturalsociety@ googlemail.com.

Indoor Bowling

Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month in the De Brock Suite at Lancing Leisure Centre. 7.30pm start. Monthly speakers give talks on various aspects of orchid culture or associated interests such as travel which could include many aspects of natural history. Membership at present is £10 per person per annum. Please contact the Secretary on 01273 597921 for more information.

Adur Indoor Bowling Club welcomes new members, men and women of all ages and abilities. It is a fun and friendly club. Free introduction and coaching sessions. Open from 9 am to 10 pm, 7 days a week from September to April, and often in the summer. Location: Old Barn Way, Southwick BN42 4NT ( next to the Leisure Centre). Easy free parking. Call in or phone 01273-870670 ( ask for the green steward). "

Bridge

(duplicate - EBU licensed) on Wednesdays 1.30 p.m. - 4.45 p.m. at Adur Indoor Bowling Club, Old Barn Way, Southwick. Lunch and refreshments available together with a free car park. Jill or Dave 01273 566101.

NOVA

A friendly social group in the Brighton & Hove area for the 40s to early 60s age group. Join us for: meals out, theatre, cinema, parties, barbecues, live music, badminton, tennis, talks, walks, day trips, pub quizzes and much, much more. For more details please ring: Pat 0844 5855 668 or our website: www.novabrighton. org.uk

The Senior Monday Club

meet every Monday between 10 – 12.30 in the Garden Room at Southwick Community Centre for the over 50’s We have a gentle exercise class, board games, speakers and refreshments friendly atmosphere everyone welcome. For more info please contact Peter Hornsby 01903 854996.

Adur Petanque Club (Boules)

Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7pm and Sunday mornings from 10.30am at Lancing Manor Park (next to the Impulse Leisure Centre). New members welcome. Come and Try. For further information please call (01903) 776387 or visit www. adurpetanque.co.uk

Shoreham Stamp Club

Regular monthly meetings in Shoreham 7.30pm, second Wednesday each Month - guest speakers and exhibitions of postage stamps and associated material. New Members always welcome. Further information please contact Mike Slamo Tel 01273 732956

The Southern Counties Orchid Society

Sussex Quilters

We are an informal group who welcome beginners and established quilters. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month from 10am until 12 mid-day in the Deall Room at Southwick Community Centre. First visit is free to try us out. Annual fee is £15. For further information contact Anne Moncrieff (01273) 328215 or Angela Avis (01273) 595369

Wick Theatre Company

Most Mondays from 8pm. Membership £25pa. 17 year olds and above welcome. The Barn Theatre, Southwick Community Centre. (The Young Wick Players (12 – 17 year olds) meet Weds 7.30pm – 9.30pm in Southwick Community Centre). For more info contact Betty Dawes on (01273) 594052.

U3A

Retired looking for new or old interests to share with others? Shoreham and Southwick U3A offers an extensive range of educational, creative and leisure activities for older people. It’s a flourishing and friendly organization and new members are welcome. Contact 01273 455701 for more information.

Worthing Speakers Club – Public Speaking Made Fun.

Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month at The The Burlington Hotel, Marine Parade, Worthing, BN11 3QLArrive for: 715pm, Start: 7:30pm, Finish 9:30pm. Everyone very welcome. For more information please contact Meg Heyworth on 07940838422, meg@heyworth.co.uk or visit www.worthingspeakers. org.uk

Sports and Leisure Aerobics

Aerobics low/high impact with upper body workout. Every Monday and Wednesday 6.45-7.45 at the Southwick Christian Community Church. Roman Crescent, Southwick. £4 per session. Drop in or contact Susan on (01273)249600 for more details.

Shoreham Rubber Bridge Club.

Aerobics (incorporating small hand weights)

Southwick Camera Club

Boxercise Sessions

Meets at the Shoreham Community Centre, Thursdays, 2.00 to 4.30 p.m. Welcomes new members. Contact: 01273-455597 All abilities and ages welcome. The club meets Thursdays from 7.30pm at the Southwick Community Centre and has an interesting schedule of participatory and spectator events. For more information contact Steve White on (01273) 413285

Southwick Art Club

Meets Wednesdays 7.30 pm to 9.30pm in the at Southwick Community Centre. New members(over16's) always welcome. Come along and enjoy painting and drawing in an informal and friendly atmosphere. No qualifications required only a love of art. For more information contact Clifford Feeney 01273 411890. Southwick Lace Class meets every Tuesday at Southwick Community Centre,from 9.45 to 11.45am. Beginners and experienced lacemakers all welcome to join our friendly group. Please contact the tutor, Rosemary Brown, on 01273 591346 for further details.

Steyning Camera Club

The Steyning Camera Club meets at The Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Steyning, BN44 3XZ, mainly alternate Wednesdays from September to May in the Saxon Room at 7:30. Photographers of all abilities are welcome to join. For more information go to www.steyningcc.org.uk.

Steyning Decorative and Fine Arts Society Club

The Steyning Decorative and Fine Arts Society Club meets at The Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Steyning, BN44 3XZ. For more information go to www.steyningcc. org.uk.

Low / High impact class with upper body workout. Every Monday 6.30-7.30pm at St. Julian's Church Hall, Rectory Rd. Shoreham. £4.50 per session. Drop in or contact Susan on (01273) 249600 for more details. Every Tuesday 6pm-7pm, Holmbush Primary School, Shoreham. Boxercise is a great workout that is sure to get you fit in good shape. Contact Dave for further details on 07798573954 or shorefit@live.co.uk

Personal Training

1-2-1 fitness training to help you achieve your goals whether it be weight loss, tone up, sport specific or injury rehabilitation. Held in a place of your choice or in my private studio in Shoreham. Contact Dave for further details on 07798573954 or shorefit@live.co.uk. Every Tuesday 11.15am-12.30pm. Location: The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5WU. General levelbeginners. Drop ins £7 (subject to space) Special offer of ten week course for £50 when you mention this listing. Please contact Rebecca on 07908732033 rebecca@ youryoga.org.ukwww.youryoga.org.uk

FUNdamentals with Sports Xtra new to Shoreham!

From walking to 4 years, mother and toddler sessions, term time only. Designed and developed by British Gymnastics in conjuncture with early years specialists, this structured activity programme will give a positive effect to children’s future development, providing a solid foundation for any future pathway and lead to positive enjoyment of all physical activity in their later years, making them healthier, happier children and adults. All this whilst having lots of fun! First taster session free! Sessions also at Lancing and Worthing on different days. To book call Caroline on 01273 676300 www.earlyyearsfundamentals.co.uk

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What’s on in December

Legs Bums and Tums.

Tuesday evenings 7-8pm in the main hall The Shoreham centre. £4.50 per session with an aerobic warm up and exercises aimed at toning legs, bums and tums! For more info call Sarah on 07885 205307

55+ Exercise to music:

Routines to Sinatra, Motown etc - to loosen joints, strengthen muscles and improve circulation. Every Tuesday 2.00 -2.45pm & Thursday 10.30 – 11.15am at the Oasis Christian Fellowship, Hangleton Way, Hove. For more details please call Susan on (01273) 249600. 3.50 per session.

Pilates

Mixed ability drop-in Pilates classes at the Shoreham Centre on Tuesdays 9.30 am. For more details ring Jenny on 01273 454041.

Pilates

Drop in pilates class. Wednesdays, 09.30 - 10.30. Shoreham Community Centre, room 7. Each class is £5. Do 5 classes and get your 6th free. Pilates helps to increase strength of the pelvic floor, abdominal and back muscles. You will develop flexibility, strength, and have fun! For more information, contact Charlie (BSc, polestar) on 07780 660942.

Hatha Yoga

Tuesday 11.15am-12.30pm The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road. General Level beginners welcome.6 week courses - £40. Please contact Rebecca to find out the next available start. :www.rebeccawilsonhealth.com info@rebeccawilsonhealth. com 07908732033

Pregnancy Yoga

Gentle yoga to help your body adapt to the changes of pregnancy, prepare for birth and meet other mums-to-be. Classes are Wed 4.45-6.15 and 6.30-8pm at the Huntingdon Hall, Shoreham Free Church, Buckingham Rd., Shoreham. Call Rachel on 01273 386121, email rachel.claridge@gmail.com and for more infor or see www.yogilife.co.uk

Yoga in Shoreham

Saturdays at The Shoreham Centre on Pond Rd. 9.30-11am hatha yoga and 11.30am-1245pm pregnancy yoga. For more details or to book a class, please visit www.lynnejarrettyoga.co.uk or get in touch directly at lynnejarrettyoga@gmail.com or call me on 07515917169. Look forward to teaching you soon x

Yoga

Hatha and Vinyasa Flow Yoga at Shoreham Chiropractic Clinic. Morning and evening classes. For more information call 01273 461155.

Yoga & Movement Therapy

A Journey to freedom for Body & soul. Mondays: Gentle pace, Beginners, Seniors; 11.30 – 12.40 Progression, stronger postures. Venue: Ropetackle Centre Shoreham. Anandi D.i.p B.W.Y & Holistic Therapy Enquiries 01273 411658 anandi@tesco.net

Yoga in Motion

A fusion of yoga and Margaret Morris contemporary dance movement to music. Beginners welcome. 1st class free. 9.30 to 11.00am every Wednesday. Adur Indoor Bowls Club next door to Impulse & Southwick foorball club. Tel Faye 01903 812481.

Beginners Tai Chi Chuan

Cardiac Rehab Support

Exercise classes supervised by qualified instructors every Wednesday and Friday 11.00 – 12.00 and Tai Chi classes every Monday 3-4pm at Shoreham Free Church Hall, Buckingham Road. Exercise classes also at Southlands Hospital Physio Dept, Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham. Wednesdays 2.30 to 3.30 and at Southwick Christian Community Church, 1-5 Roman Crescent, Southwick. Fridays 2pm to 3pm. Carers welcome, £4 per session (£7 per couple). No need to book – just call in. www.cardiacrehabsupport.org.uk

Babies and Toddlers Tiger's Eye

Relaxed and supportive creative writing workshops for 7-11 year olds every Wednesday 3.45-4.45 (no session 15/8) at thunkshop cafe, Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham. First session free then £6 per workshop or £4 if you book a block in advance. Contact Tess 07940 466035 tessjolly@yahoo.co.uk

Crocodoodle

Creative Fun for Creative Kids! Paint, stick, splodge and splash - messy, imaginative play for pre school children. Wednesday 10-11am at St. Peter's Church Hall, West Street, Shoreham. £5 for first child, £2.50 for siblings (no charge for adults or non walking babies). Term time only, see our Facebook page for special offers and events during school holidays. Drop in or contact Maria to book a guaranteed place 07967 198737.

Story Time @ Thunkshop Café, Ropetackle Arts Centre

Every Thursday at 11am - 11.45am (including holidays) Tales, poems and songs delivered with energy, theatricality, basic signing, and smiles! A fun and interactive story time session for children from 1 day old up to 6/7 years. (Runs through school holidays). Special Story Time treats in the café. £2.50 per session when booking 5 in a row (£12) or £3.50 drop in (just £1 extra for siblings over 6 months

Baby Massage

Eases colic – promotes restful sleep – improves bonding. Wednesdays – 12.30pm. Pre-booking essential. Call (01903) 525934 for details The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham, BN43 5WU. T: (01273) 454686 / W: www.shorehamcentre.co.uk

Children’s Storytime

Southwick Library: Thursdays 11 – 11.30am. Shoreham Library: Fridays 2.10pm – 2.40pm. Pebbles Play Zone: St Andrews Church Hall Portslade, Next to health centre. Tuesday morning 10am - 12pm. Snacks provided for all children Run by two experienced childminders. £1.00 per adult, 50p per child.

Children Classes

Dinkie Flowers Stage School with Dinkie: Classes at the Shoreham Centre, Pond Road. Friday evenings. Room 7

Teenies (age 3 and up) Tap & Modern 3.45 - 4.15pm; Juniors (Age 6 and up) Tap & Modern 4.15 - 5.15pm. Seniors Modern & Tap 5.15 – 6.30pm ;Keep Fit 6.30pm – 7.30pm;Please call (01273) 452868 for more details.

Debutots Early Years Drama

Debutots is a wonderfully interactive storytelling and dramatic session where YOU get to be part of your child’s imagination. MONDAY 10-11am; come along and join in the fun! Classes only £4 per week (drop in £5).Sibling Discount 50% .Please Contact Ellie for more info or to book a FREE trial Tel: 01273 245673 or email:ellie@ debutots.co.uk. Also don’t forget to ask ellie about debutots birthday parties!

Dinki Dancers

Tai Chi

A creative toddler dance class ideal for boys and girls 2 to 4 years old (although 18mth + welcome) Mondays 10-11am Shoreham Community Centre, Pond Road. Please call Kat on 01273 463120 or text 07809 437703 to book a free trial session. Dinki Dancers encourages toddlers to enjoy different dancing styles and themes, play dancing games and experiment with fun props and costume. I am also available for children’s party bookings offering themed dance sessions e.g. cheerleading, fairy ballet princesses, animal antics, musicals etc. Please call me to discuss your party needs and theme ideas. Tel: 01273 463120 or text 07809 437703

Older Adults T’ai Chi

For a funky fun-filled afternoon of music, dance & entertainment for all the family! King Alfred Ballroom, Hove Seafront – 27th October & 24th November. Heene Community Centre, Worthing – 1st December. Earlybird tickets from £6 www. dinkidisco.com, sales@dinkidisco.com, Tel: 07971 418789

Thursdays, 8:00pm - 9:30pm. £6.00 Church of The Good Shepherd Hall, Shoreham Beach.

Classes in Chen Sytle Tai Chi Chuan & Qigong

Please call Derek on 07540 829295 or email ShenmenTaiChi@hotmail.co.uk for details Thursday 8-9, Huntingdon Hall, Shoreham Free Church, Buckingham Road, Shoreham: Yang Style, Chi Kung and Reiki. Please call Andrew Westgate: 07860 646269.' Tuesdays 1.30pm – 2.30pm. £3. The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham, BN43 5WU. T: (01273) 454686 / W: www.shorehamcentre.co.uk

Health and Support Groups Adur Stroke Club

Fridays at Marsh House Park Lane Southwick from 2 - 4pm. Any person who has been affected by a stroke (and their carer if necessary) is welcome. Transport is restricted but can possibly be arranged in certain circumstances. Applications can only be accepted from persons living in the Adur area. Further details or enquiries should be made to the Secretary (Bob Smith) on 01273-594834

Dinki Disco

Debutots is now at Kingston Buci Children Centre

Come along Mondays 10-11am. Interactive storytelling and dramatic play for children aged between 2-5yrs. Sessions are very busy so booking is essential. Please call or email Ellie for more information or to register interest. ELLIE@DEBUTOTS.CO.UK TEL: 01273 245673

Fun Imps

Friday’s 10-11am, The Shoreham Centre, Main Hall. Fun improvised activities and exercises for your Little Imps. No booking necessary. Call Sara or Graham on 07500 11 34 98 for more info

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Kingston Buci Children and Family Centre Middle Road, Shoreham, BN43 6GA Telephone: 01273 467998 Kingston Buci Children and Family Centre offer a range of activities, services and support for families with children under five. Some of our activities and services are aimed at individuals who are not part of a family with children under five. Please see below for a summary of our activities, for more information about days and times please telephone the centre on 01273 467998.

Adult English Course: improve your English skills to help you get that much needed qualification. Please call the centre to register your interest on 01273 467998.Adult English for speakers of other languages: Contact the centre for more details Adult Maths: improve your Maths skills in a fun and friendly way. Please call the centre to register your interest on 01273 467998 Antenatal Group: please call the centre for more details Bumps and Babes: a drop in group for parents or carers with children under a year old. Childminders’ Drop-in: a two hour drop-in session for childminders and their children. The group is a chance to meet, offer support to each other and socialise. Refreshments provided. Disability Benefits Advisor: help and support to access correct disability benefits. Eczema Support Group: meet other parents/carers of children with eczema in relaxed and informal group ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages): this course can help you to speak, read and write English correctly. You can also find out about life in the UK. Please call the centre to register your interest on 01273 467998 Grandparents Group: a drop-in group for Grandparents and their Grandchildren under 5. Job Centre Plus: weekly session for clients to attend and speak to an advisor. To book an appointment please call 0845 6043719 Midwives Clinic: please call the centre for an appointment MILK!: breast-feeding peer support group. Get together with other mums for support and information in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Play and Learn Together: activity themed drop in session where parents or carers can have fun with their children (1-5yrs), in a warm relaxed atmosphere. Rhyme Time: a drop-in session for parents and carers and their under fives. Simple songs and rhymes with basic signs, actions, and instruments. Speech and Language Drop-In: Speech and language drop-in sessions are provided bi-monthly at the centre. Please contact the centre for the next planned date. You can sign up for a slot on the day. Toy Library: We offer a variety of toys to encourage play & learning Therese Eriksen Homoeopathy Clinic: (£15 a session). Please call 01273 462660 for more information or to book a session. Well-being Advisor: friendly and impartial service to find out more about what support is available locally eg getting fitter, lose weight, eat well, stop smoking, kick a habit, drink sensibly, get more active, managing stress. Whizz Kids: This group is aimed at children up to the age of 8 with any form of physical need. Siblings are welcome. Adur, Arun & Worthing Young Person’s Counselling: held on a Wednesday between 2pm-5pm. Please contact Joe Osmond on 07739893707 for more information.

Martial Arts

Junior Martial arts and self defence classes Friday 5.30-6.30 at St. Michaels Hall, Church lane Southwick BN424GD 1ST Lesson Free. Contact Graham Hosken on 01273 423378

Kimbalu Music classes

Kimbalu Music Classes are for parents/carers and their babies and pre-school children; singing together, playing with instruments, having fun with parachute, hoops, bubbles and scarves...and meeting kimba the friendly monkey! Wednesday am - Ropetackle Arts Centre, Thursday am - Temp. Shoreham location (see website), Friday am - Southwick Christian Community Church. For details or to book a place call Lorrie on 01273 464934, visit www.kimbalu.co.uk or email: info@ kimbalu.co.uk £4 per family - first class free. Also Wed pm in Hove

Little Lights

Carers and toddlers singing group with parents and carers. Every Thursday from 9.30-11.00 am, in term time, at Southwick Methodist Church Hall. Manor Hall Road. Southwick. Songs with actions, Puppets, Picture,, Who’s in the Box? Story time, Dressing up, Lullaby’s, worship, dressing up. Keyboard accompaniment. Refreshments provided. No pre booking required. Drop in session, £1.00 per adult, £1.00 per child (0-School age) (Formerly Toddler Tunes) Contact Yvonne Yates 01273 597660 or 07758 325556

Scamps baby and toddler group

Thursdays 9.30 - 11.30 am at St Peters Church Hall, West Street, Shoreham. £2.50 per family/childminder, including tea/coffee and snacks (first visit free). Toys, art/crafts, singing with actions. For more information, please contact Pauline on 07745125567 or aroline 07980282922 Victoria 07728743515

Teddy Bears

Carers and Toddlers Group (0-school age). Every Monday and Friday, 10.0011.45am, in term time, at Southwick Methodist Church Hall, Manor Hall Road, Southwick.Play with a huge selection of Toys, ride on bikes, puzzles, trains, play dough, craft, books, farm, prams, slide, tunnels. This is a drop in session, no need to pre-book. On Friday, we join the pre sholl for a free sing-a-long for 15 mins. £1.00 per adult, 50p per child. Refreshments provided. For more information contact Kim 01273 701543

Tots That Rock

Singing, dancing, bubbles and fun for babies, toddlers and pre-school children. Singalong popular childrens songs, nursery rhymes and action songs, all accompanied by live guitarist. Come and sing, dance or just chat and have fun in a relaxed a baby/child friendly atmosphere. £4 entry, £2 for extra siblings. Every Monday and Friday @ The Bridge Inn, High Street, Shoreham 10.30 - 11.45am. No pre-booking, just turn up! Or call Allie or Sarah 07961 363658, email totsthatrock@gmail.com or visit www.totsthatrock.co.uk

New Tots That Rock- Mile Oak/Portslade

Singing, dancing, bubbles and fun for babies, toddlers and pre-school children. Singalong popular childrens songs, nursery rhymes and action songs, all accompanied by live guitarist. Come and sing, dance or just chat and have fun in a relaxed a baby/child friendly atmosphere. £4 entry, £1 for extra siblings. Every Tuesday @ The Mile Oak Inn , Mile Oak Road 10.30am - 11.30am. Ample free parking, Buses 1,1A,55 No pre-booking, just turn up! Or call Allie 07961 363658, email totsthatrock@gmail.com or visitwww.totsthatrock.co.uk

Zumbatomic Classes

Zumba for kids!Mondays 4-4.45pm Lil' Starz ages 5-8 5-5.45pm Big Starz ages 8-12 The Church of the Good Shepheard Hall, Shoreham Beach 6 week course cost £24, please call to book your place Some drop in places may be available @ £4.50 each session. Please pre-book your drop in place. Contact: sarah@sarahparker.co.uk 07885 205307

Youth Activities & Events

VC Jubilee youth development cycling club

For 9-18 year olds, younger can attend with parent/guardian. Saturdays 1012noon, meet at car park by Adur Outdoor Activities Centre, Brighton Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5LT.To find out more see: www.vcjubilee.co.uk or call Dave Gerry 07808 061805 or email is Contact@vcjubilee.co.uk

Helen O'Grady Drama Academy

Classes for children 5-17years:Shoreham Methodist Church Hall - Mondays 4-5pm, 5-6pm and 6-7pm depending on age-group. Contact Rosie Langhorn on 01444 458039 or email: southdowns@helenogrady.co.uk or visit the website www. helenogrady.co.uk for more details. If any of the details listed here are incorrect or your club or event isn’t included or you are no longer offering these classes, then please email: ang@insideshoreham.com. Please keep text to maximum of 30 words or it may not be included.

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