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Editor’s comment

Hello and welcome to our November issue of the Living in Lancing magazine. We are now fully into the Autumnal months and with some great weather in October, lets hope that it continues. Now that the clocks have gone back an hour we won’t be having as much evening light. There is still lots to do to prepare our gardens over the next few months. Mark Oakley, of Any Gardens, has given us some great tips on protecting plants over the winter period. What else is happening this month? We have the latest play from the Wick Theatre Group; Maskerade by Terry Pratchett. It’s Guy Fawkes on the 5th November. Not easily forgotten with fireworks going off. If you are not doing anything at home there are a number of displays around Lancing and Shoreham as well as surrounding areas. Please take a look in our What’s On guide at the back of this magazine. Our latest fascinating read from Judy Upton is on The Sussex Pad – it has an amazing history. Finally, we are on a mission to help local businesses. If you are a business and local residents are your customers then you should really consider advertising in this magazine. It’s designed to be cost effective as we reach out to a readership in excess of 10,000 people each month. For a limited time, if you book quarter page adverts over the next few months, we will include an editorial feature on your business so we can tell all your local residents, who you are, what you do and how you can help them. If you don’t advertise then how would anyone know who you are or where they can find you? If you want to get into the December issue then you will need to get your advert in to us by the 5th November. If you want to know more then give me a call on 01273 452065. We are also introducing a showcase page which will allow any business to advertise from just £35 per month (conditions apply). Until next month, Angela

Inside this issue Hands on at the Marlipins...............................................4

What is Estate Planning?...............................................12

New Monthly Matinee Club for Shoreham............4

Maskerade – Wick Theatre...........................................14

Garden Article ..................................................................... 6

The Sussex Pad – Judy Upton......................................16

Local Policing update.........................................................8

Whats On .....................................................................22-25

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Hands on at the Marlipins L

ocal sculptors Teresa Martin and Abby Martin invite you to come along to their sculpture classes at the Marlipins Museum keeping it alive through the winter months. Come and give it a go! Processes include direct building and modelling on an armature as well as optional life model use. This course is for all abilities and you will have the chance to explore all sorts of materials, including modelling wax, chavant, papier mache, poly-vinyl filler, acrylic resin and many more. So whether you are a complete novice or a budding artist we can give you feedback, advice on casting, professional consultation and most importantly a comfortable environment. Held in the new exhibition hall of the Marlipins (Middle Street entrance) we can offer excellent lighting and under-floor heating as well as free parking nearby (after 5). Projects have been specially designed to be light enough to take home. This course has been designed to be motivating, therapeutic and sociable. Refreshments are allowed, providing a nice casual format with less paperwork. There are also group exhibition opportunities to show what you have achieved. To book contact Abby Martin (course manager). Starting Wednesday October 20th 5.30-8pm. Classes are in 7 week blocks for £70 (optional life model and materials extra). Students could time-share their course (arranged by the student). Email- atmartin@hotmail.co.uk Mob- 07944 607795. www.surreysculpture.org.uk/teresamartin www.surreysculpture.org.uk/abbymartin

New Monthly Matinee Club for Shoreham

new Shoreham-based film club is inviting people to come and enjoy the latest pick of the flix on Thursday afternoons. The Matinee Club premiered this monthly event at Shoreham’s Ropetackle Arts Centre in September with a showing of John Lennon biopic, Nowhere Boy. The event was followed by an informal discussion led by Anne Hodgson from the Ropetackle Trust. Everyone present enjoyed the event and expressed their keenness to meet again and to ‘spread the word’ about Shoreham’s afternoon movies. One filmgoer said: “Films take you out of yourself and take you out of Shoreham for a while as well”. Adur Older Person’s Network (AOPN), which has helped to set up the event, is urging people to get involved and help make this a regular fixture in the Shoreham calendar. AOPN spokesperson, Philip Hodges, said: “We want to encourage people to be involved to the point of running their own film club in the future”. Each film will be followed by an optional volunteer-led discussion group. Ropetackle Trustee, Anne Hodgson, welcomes anyone interested in getting involved or helping select films for the next quarter to get in touch. Two further films are scheduled for the run up to Christmas. Crazy Heart, featuring an Oscar winning performance from Jeff Bridges as a washed up country singer, will be shown on Thursday 18th November and Julia and Julia, a comedy-drama starring Meryl Streep, is being shown on Thursday 16th December. Doors open at 1.45pm and film showings commence at 2pm at a cost of £3.50 inlcuding free tea and biscuits. For further details or to get involved please contact the Ropetackle Centre on: 01273 464440 mentioning the Matinee Club.

Council to close local office

dur Council will close its two local housing offices in Lancing and the other in Southwick at the end of December. Alternative arrangements will be put in place to meet customers’ needs, these include drop in sessions for tenants and more home visits. The Lancing office will provide a new base for the Adur Consultative Forum, (ACF) tenants association. Fewer people use the cash offices to pay bills as the council has many different payment methods. People can now pay bills, like council tax, over the phone, on-line via the website www.adur.gov.uk, or by using direct debit, or PayPoint which is available at outlets all over the district. A review of the new arrangements will take place within six months of the change in service provision, as longer term there may be further opportunities to save money. Living in Lancing • NOVEMBER 2010

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Protecting your plants w

ell its winter then! The early dark nights are here with the change of the clocks. Still in only a few months we will be past mid-winter and the days will start getting longer. It sounds strange but it soon comes round and nature doesn’t stand still in the garden for anyone, so keep on top of the jobs in the garden. On a slightly gloomy note we have still got to get through the colder months that can cause so much damage in the garden with sharp frosts and snow. As always now is the time to act. Last year a lot of plants were killed off by the heavy frosts. In this area we are relatively lucky with the sea giving higher temperatures that can help to keep the worst of the frosts at bay, but even one nights frost can be enough to kill off your cherished plant. Smaller plants can be moved into the green house to protect them. Hopefully the green house has already been cleaned out. A layer of cheap bubble wrap acts as a wonderful insulation layer secured under the glass. If you don’t have a greenhouse, clear plastic bags upturned over the plant and pot can work well, as can moving it next to a south facing wall, where the heat from the day helps to keep it a little warmer. If the plant can’t be moved then it be protected In-situ. Tall plants

such as Cordylines and Palms, can be protected by tying the fronds up, in much the same way a Christmas tree is stored in the shops. It can be wrapped in a layer of sacking, or bubble wrap, and the centre of the plant protected with a good few handfuls of straw. It doesn’t hurt to occasionally loosen it all off to let the air circulate as well. During the colder weather the wildlife so precious to the garden can really suffer. If you take some steps now it can really boost their survival chances. A simple log pile in a hidden corner of the garden can be a wonderful hiding place for all manner of insects and smaller animals during the winter. If you are going to feed animals such as birds over winter, make sure you do it regularly and most importantly don’t forget to give them a source of water. Also be careful when clearing the garden if you are having bonfires, as small creatures can crawl in these to hibernate. It’s well worth protecting items in the garden as well as plants from damage. Pots that are not frost proof can be saved from damage by covering or moving them into the shed. If you have an irrigation system, then now is the time to have it serviced and drained down. Like wise outside taps can be simply insulated, and hosepipes should be left drained

down to avoid them splitting. Just spending a few hours preparing now, can save disappointment and extra expense in the spring, it only takes a few hours to do and its well worth it. Mark Oakley, Any Garden Limited

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Operation Motorvation

information in a safe place in case the device is stolen. • Security mark each part of your Sat Nat with SmartWater or an ultra violet marker. If stolen, using either of these marking systems will help the police reunited you with your property if recovered. • Consider registering your in car devices such as Sat Navs with tracking agencies such as www.immobilise. com, a free service which enables your equipment to be registered nationally. The company is supported by all the major police forces and helps to reunite owners with their property if it is stolen and then recovered. • Open the parcel shelf and glove compartment to show there is nothing of value left in the vehicle. • some thieves are now using hi-tech tracking technology to enable them to find out whether a device is kept out of view.

Sheds and outbuildings

his a an initiative to tackle the issues of vehicle crime, we will be flooding areas we recognise to be HOT SPOTS of vehicle crime with officers, who will advice and take preventative measures. Most vehicle crime is opportunistic and therefore preventable. By working together, we can ensure that this type of crime keeps falling. Satellite navigation systems are a favourite among the thieves, and we have seen an increase in the theft of them. By following some simple rules you can prevent yourself from becoming the next victim; • Mark your Sat Nav with your car’s registration number to make it harder to sell if stolen. • Never programme your home address into the device under the title “home”, as a thief will be able to locate where you live. If your car is in town, they may assume that your home is empty. • Never leave your Sat Nav equipment in the car, always take it with you. • Make sure the Sat Nav cradle is removed from the windscreen and keep a cloth in the vehicle to wipe away any suction mark left on the glass. Thieves may see this mark as an indication that there is a Sat Nav hidden within the car. • Make a note of the serial number and keep the 8

We have seen a rise in the number of shed breaks in Adur. Without realising it, you probably have a lot of valuable property in your sheds and outbuildings and you don’t pay as much attention to security as you should. Power tools, lawnmowers, cycles, golf clubs etc are all expensive to replace and attractive to thieves. • Will your shed survive the winter without damage which could help a thief gain access? If not, don’t delay – FIX it now! • Are your doors secure? Shed doors are notoriously easy to get into so strengthen the door and frame if you can. Outside door hinges should be secured with coach bolts or non-return screws. Use strong pad bars and close shackle padlocks. Up and over garage doors can be secured by putting padlocks through the inside runners or by fitting padlocks with a hasp and staple on either side of the door. There are other effective devices available which stop the door being lifted. 5 lever mortise locks are the best on normal solid doors. • Are windows secure? Is the glass cracked but you haven’t got round to replacing it? You could use Perspex or polycarbonate sheet if well fixed. Use a window lock on opening windows and a strong grille or heavy wire mesh. Consider using net curtains to deter casual viewing. • Use an alarm – battery operated alarms may act as a deterrent. If you have a house alarm, you could have it upgraded to include your shed or garage. If the garage is an integral part of your house, make sure the alarm conforms to BS 4737. • If the garage is linked to your house, is the connecting door as well protected as the main door? If not, upgrade the door security now! PCSO ORFORD will be holding a panel meeting where new priorities will be set on Wednesday 24th November at Lancing Parish Hall staring at 19:30 hours Living in Lancing • NOVEMBER 2010

Long term care fees, inheritance tax, divorce, remarriage and creditors? Your home may be sold to fund it M

ore and more UK residents are taking advantage of strategic estate planning to secure their home and savings from taxation and care costs. You don’t need to be wealthy to want to ensure that your hard earned assets such as the family home are passed on to your loved ones. Unfortunately, were you to require long term care, your family may not necessarily receive all, or any of the inheritance you had intended them to have. When you go into care all your assets including your home, savings and income are assessable for means testing. You are most at risk of losing your home to care costs after owning your home jointly with a spouse, unmarried partner or civil partner and they have passed away. The full value 12

of your home will have passed to you ‘absolutely’ and you will be assessed on the properties full value along with any former jointly held assets, such as savings. Thankfully, with a little planning both your home and savings can be protected. A typical example: Mr & Mrs Jones owned their home jointly valued at £300,000 and have savings of £40,000. They reside alone and have two adult children and grandchildren who they would like to leave their house to after they have both passed away. They have basic mirror wills, which leave everything to each other. Mr Jones dies and the house and savings pass ‘absolutely’ to Mrs Jones. Two years later Mrs Jones needs care and her assets in total are £340,000. As this exceeds the upper limit

allowed (currently £23,250), Mrs Jones would be expected to fund the full cost of her care. Mrs Jones home would have to be sold to pay for this care and dependent on exactly how long Mrs Jones required care, a large part or possibly all of her assets could be lost effectively disinheriting the children. With some simple estate planning this could be avoided and the property and savings protected from care fees. By changing the way you and your spouse or partner currently own your home, to tenants in common, and by making use of new mirror wills and some simple trust planning, you can ensure that your property is protected and can be passed onto your loved ones as you had intended. Using simple and proven estate planning you can also protect your home and savings from divorce separation, creditors, bankruptcy and taxation. There are also trusts and business succession strategies available for those people that have their own businesses.

lasting powers of attorney (lpa) You may also wish to consider, that there could come a time in your life when you are unable to manage your financial affairs or personal welfare, owing to some form of incapacity and you will need someone to act on your behalf. Even when we are young, we can find ourselves incapacitated owing to illness or injury. It is essential to have a reliable person, who is able to manage your affairs and remove this anxiety at a time when you most need peace of mind. Creating an LPA ensures that if the worst were to happen, you can rest assured that your affairs are in safe hands. All family situations and estates are different, so if any of the issues raised in this article affect you, it is best to find out from the experts how a tailor made solution may help you. Call Michael Doctors (Partner) of Southern Legal Services on 01273 236036 Living in Lancing • NOVEMBER 2010

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Maskerade t

he Opera House in AnkhMorpork is a huge, rambling building where masked figures and hooded shadows do wicked deeds in the wings. Where some people come to a sticky end, and naïve young sopranos are lured to their destiny. Where there’s a couple of old ladies in pointy hats eating pepper mints in the gods, looking up at the big chandelier, and saying “there’s an accident waiting to happen if ever I saw one”. So come on down to Discworld in December for Wick Theatre 16

Company’s presentation of Maskerade, a magical, fantastical tale by Terry Pratchett. This has been adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs from the best selling Discworld novel of the same name, and is perfect pre-Christmas family entertainment, suitable for children aged 8 and over. There’s going to be trouble, and it’s time to hold tight to your seats! Granny Weatherwax (Gill Medway) and Nanny Ogg (Natalie Colgate), the Discworld’s two greatest witches, are on their way to the Ankh-Morpork opera house.

Rehearsals are about to start for “Il Truccatore”, starring the sensational tenor, Senor Enrico Basilica, (John Garland) and new chorus girls are needed in the company. Two young singers, Agnes Nitt and the beautiful Christine (Addie Marten and Allegra Drury) arrive for the auditions. They encounter odd job man Walter Plinge (Ian Grover) and his caretaker mother Mrs Plinge (Grace Will) on their way in. The girls are selected by the Musical Director Mr. Salzella (James Doyle) and Dr. Underschaft the Chorus Master (Brian Gill) for their varying talents. Mr. Seldom Bucket (Mark Best), the new owner of the opera house – with a background in cheese – also gives his opinion. Joining them in this enormous, dark and spooky building is a host of other quirky characters, but all of them have only one thing on their minds. Who exactly is the masked phantom terrorising, murdering and sucking sweets in Box number eight and when will he strike again! Wick members of all ages will be performing. Anna Quick directs. The production will run from Wednesday 8 to Saturday 11 December at the Barn Theatre, Southwick Street, Southwick. Curtain up will be at 7.45pm with a matinée on Saturday at 2.30pm. Tickets cost £9.50 for Wednesday and Thursday, £10.50 for Friday and Saturday, and £7.50 for the matinée, from the box office on 01273 597094 or online: www.wicktheatre.co.uk Living in Lancing • NOVEMBER 2010

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The Sussex Pad

he first record of an inn called the Sussex Pad in North Lancing was in 1778, but there are earlier references to ale houses that might well refer to this particular building. A group of houses are referred to as ‘Padd’ in 1698, and there is a record of ‘the Pad house’ in 1753. It is also known that there was a causeway from the inn in North Lancing to the ferry in the 1700s, which by 1758 was known as the padway. It was constructed of wooden faggots known as ‘pads’ that were sunk into the marshy ground. This padway later led to the wooden bridge between Lancing and Old Shoreham, which eventually replaced the ferry. Alternatively the name Sussex Pad could have derived from the pads carried by the packhorses that crossed the river near this point at low tide. At this time the river Adur was navigable by large ships even this far north, which was then still part of the estuary. How legal the goods carried by some of the packhorses were, we can only speculate, but the isolated position of the Sussex Pad meant it was believed to be a major centre for smuggling operations in the 1700s. The inn had large cellars and other hiding places, very convenient for 18

those wanting to store contraband such as brandy and tea, ready to distribute north via the Shoreham Gap. In 1784 the dragoons who were tasked with preventing the movement of contraband got into a fight with a group of smugglers at Lancing, Their leader Mr Hubbard had his horse captured and had to wade into the river until he was up to his neck in order to escape. In 1789 the Lancing Society for Prosecuting Felons met at the Sussex Pad, which perhaps made it less popular for a time with those involved in the duty-free trade with the continent. There are stories of a witch living near to the Sussex Pad. She is said to have cast enchantments in order to stop carters from moving their wagons. The wagon-owners countered the spell by running their knife blades around their iron-rimmed wheels, supposedly making the witch howl in pain. A nearby pond also had magical qualities, according to local superstitions. It was an example of a bottomless pond or Knucker Hole in which people or objects could disappear forever. A Knucker Hole, and there are several in Sussex, was supposed to never freeze over and

was reputed to be home to sleeping dragons. An Act of Parliament in 1781 allowed for the building of what is now known as the Old Toll Bridge to connect Old Shoreham with Lancing. This was because the ancient ferry was now decreed to be too dangerous. The bridge took ten months to build and with crossing the river now a safer proposition, stories of witches and the fear of the fathomless Knucker Hole declined. The Sussex Pad was now on an important East-West route by road and it became well known as a coaching inn. From 1814, horses and post chaises could be hired at the inn, and the horse drawn coaches from Brighton to Bath and Bristol passed by on their regular route. Mail coaches too passed by the Sussex Pad as they took the morning letters from Brighton to Worthing. Speed was everything where coaches delivering mail and passengers were concerned. In 1815 there was an accident near the Sussex Pad in which two coaches had been racing each other. A man was killed and the inquest heard how one of the coachmen had been ordered, “to get in first, though he should lose a horse.” The Sussex Pad was the meeting place for the Lancing Parish Friendly Society between 1800 and 1856. Friendly societies were an early form of insurance company or building society. At this time the Lancing one had between 60 and 80 members. Cricket matches were also played outside the inn in the 1800s. In 1850, Nathaniel Woodard, the founder of Lancing College, acquired the lease to the Sussex Pad. He did so, to improve its reputation so as to protect the morals of his school’s pupils. Later Lancing College acquired the pub’s freehold too. A fire destroyed the original Sussex Pad in 1905. It was rebuilt in 1906, and this building is the Sussex Pad public house that still serves North Lancing today. Judy Upton Living in Lancing • NOVEMBER 2010

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What’s on in Lancing and Sompting in November Concerts Saturday 30th October: Terpsikorie Ancient and modern music and dance from across the globe. The youthful Terpsikorie brand of Dance and Musikorie mixes music and spectacle across time and culture. Led by the award winning composer-performer harpist Cevanne Horrocks-Hopayian, they will perform works by Terry Riley, Chris Gander, and Cevanne herself, as well as offering their heady concoctions of Lully, Dowland, and Armenian troubadours. This really will be the event of the year. Venue is St Mary De Haura Church, Shoreham. £8/£6 concs/£5 members

Thursday 4th November: Young Composer with Talkestra Don’t miss this legendary event where the talented young up and coming composers from Adur display their work. This concert never fails to be exciting and joyful event. St Michael and All Angels Church, Lancing, Free entry, payment of choice on exit. Starts 7.30pm

Sunday 6th November: Blues Sax Quartet This All female based quartet have played extensively across the Southeast England for the past 7 Years. They will blow you away with their varied and uplifting repertoire as well as their charm and musicality. Lunch time concerts at St Mary De Haura Church, Shoreham. Concert Starts at 12.00

Wednesday 10th November The Boundstone Chorus in concert The Boundstone Chorus presents an evening of light-hearted fun with choir and solo items. Academy Hall Tickets £5. Starts 7.30 pm Sunday 12th November: CoMA Sussex Contemporary Music Ensemble. CoMA Sussex will take you right to the edge with their exciting programme of new music that is challenging as well as subtle. Throw caution to the wind and come and expect the unexpected. Works by Michael Blake, Naomi Pinnock and members of the ensemble. St Pauls Community Centre, Worthing at 3pm. Tickets £6/£5 Concs/ £4 members

23rd, 24th, 26th November: Coram Boy. Matinee 25th November, 4pm A heartbreaking tale of orphans, angels, murder and music dramatised from Jamila Gavin’s Whitbread award-winning novel set in 18th-century England, adapted by Helen Edmundson. Academy Hall Adults £5, Concessions £4. Starts 7.30 pm

Tuesday 30th November: Advent Hope Service for Christian Aid Lancing College Chapel. For tickets and further information contact lse@christian-aid.org or call 020 7523 2105. The Academy Choir performs in this special Christian Aid service for Advent. £10 / £7. Starts 7.30pm

Sussex Walks Sunday 6th November: Wild About Mid Sussex: Friends of Burgess Hill Green Circle Network event Action-packed wildlife exhibition. Discover your local countryside and how you can help protect it. With 40 informative exhibits, free hands-on activities: games, arts/ crafts, & gifts for all ages. Meet at Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill. Free admission. This event is organised by The Friends of Burgess Hill Green Circle Network. Time: 10-16:00

Sunday 7th November: Beginner’s Guide to Fungi

Find out about some of the commoner mushrooms and other fungi found in our woodlands during this two mile walk around Ebernoe Common nature reserve near Petworth. This beginner’s guide includes identification of the easy fungi (especially the edible and poisonous species) and hints on photography. Meet at the Ebernoe Church car park, entrance is 60 metres east of red telephone kiosk in Streel’s Lane. Grid Map Ref: SU 976278. Dogs welcome on a lead. Paths can be muddy. No disabled access. No public transport. Contact on day of event 07919 877560. Members: £8 Nonmembers: £10. Booking essential please ring 01273 497561

Saturday 13th November: Walk - Everybody Welcome

Meet at 09:45 in the Sloop Inn car park at Freshfield Lock (Explorer Map 135: TQ385244) – turn off the A272 at the traffic lights in Scaynes Hill into Church Road. About a mile later turn left (signed Freshfield) and the pub is soon on the right. This lovely six mile, circular, morning walk crosses the, once navigable, River Ouse twice and the Bluebell Railway. It passes through a mixture of fields, woodland and an interesting brickworks site. We walk past a number of grand properties and there should be some excellent views. Lunch is at the Sloop around 1.30. Walk led by John and Penny (Tel: 01403 254047 or 07989 375111 on the day).

Saturday 13th November: Fungus Foray - Lewes Watch

Come and look for Dead Mens’ Fingers and Shaggy Inkcaps on the Railway Land. Please bring any ID books you may have. Meet at the Railway Land entrance, Railway Lane, Lewes. Sorry not suitable for dogs. Wheelchair access only on some paths which may restrict participation in activities. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Lewes train station is 5-10 minute walk away or buses to Lewes town centre 2 minutes walk.

Thursday 18th November: Illustrated Talk on the Royal Botanic Gardens- Eastbourne Group

An illustrated talk by lecturer Brian Meldrum on the history and work of the Royal Botanic Gardens. Victoria Baptist church, Eldon Road, Eastbourne. Doors close at 19:30. Toilets. Refreshments. Full disabled access. Sound system. Non-members very welcome. Members £2. Non-members £3 (includes refreshments).

Friday 19th November: Illustrated Talk on the Wildlife of West Sussex - Chichester and District Group

Enjoy a lecture by Jill Sutcliffe. St Peters Church Hall, St Peters Crescent, Selsey. Raffle, tea/coffee and biscuits. Wheelchair access and disabled toilets. Charge £1.50. More information ring 01243 604194.19.30 -21.30

Saturday 20th November: Animal Tracks and Signs at Stanmer Park

Be a badger on our trail and experience what it’s like to be nocturnal. Explore the woodland looking for footprints and other wildlife signs. Also examine owl pellets to see who was for dinner and make a mini animal shelter for hibernating creatures. Stanmer Park, Brighton. Meet on the grass in front of the church. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Nearest toilets Stanmer Village. No disabled toilets. Contact on day of event 07796 844641. Members: Adults £5/child £6/family £13; Non-members: Adults £6/child £7/ family £18 Booking essential please ring 01273 497561. Starts 11-00 -13.00

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Sunday 21st November: Banging and SquishingBognor Watch

Knock up a bird nest box and get your hands mucky making a bird food treat. Also learn how to feed our feathered friends. Meet at WSCC Barnham Depot, Barnham Lane, Barnham. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Look for large Watch sign. Please bring a hammer with you. Grid Map Ref: SU 961 051. Starts 14.00 -15.30

Saturday 27th November: Animal Tracks and Signs at Woods Mill

Be a badger on our trail and experience what it’s like to be nocturnal. Explore the woodland looking for footprints and other wildlife signs. Also examine owl pellets to see who was for dinner and make a mini animal shelter for hibernating creatures. Woods Mill, Henfield. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Sorry no dogs. Toilets. Wheelchair accessible and disabled toilets. Contact on day of event 07796 844641. Members: Adults £5/child £6/family £13; Nonmembers: Adults £6/child £7/family £18 Booking essential please ring 01273 497561. Starts 11.00 -13.00

Tuesday 30th November: Woodcraft Skills Day - For Parent and Older Child

Work together and develop a range of woodcraft skills on this one-day course for parents or carers with a child aged 10 and above. Activities include fire lighting, using tools to make items from greenwood and working with other natural materials. Please bring lunch, there will be the opportunity to cook your food over the campfire if you wish. Robust outdoor clothing recommended. Woods Mill, Henfield. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Toilets. Wheelchair accessible and disabled toilets. Contact on day of event 07795 528312. Members: Adults £10/children £10; Non-members: Adults £15/children £15; Booking essential please ring 01273 497561

Events Worthing Farmers’ Market

Every fourth Saturday of the month, South Street Square, Worthing The Worthing Farmers’ Market selling local Sussex produce takes place in South Street Square, Worthing (area adjacent to Chapel Road and Warwick Street), between 9am and 1pm every fourth Saturday of the month. The market normally has around 30 stalls selling a wide range of local fresh produce and goods. Please contact David Steadman Adur Town Centres Coordinator, on 01273 263152

Tuesday 26 October: Fun for All

his October half term Sussex Wildlife Trust (SWT) starts a series of special wildlife events for disabled children or young people to enjoy alongside their siblings and family members. These events are suitable for children age 6- 11 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Toilets and disabled toilets available. Sorry no dogs. Booking essential please ring 01273 497561. Members Adults £5/child £6/family £13. Non-members Adults £6/child £7/ family £18

Wednesday 27th October, 2010: Social Afternoon

The Individual Members Section Southwick Community Association are holding a Social Afternoon on Wednesday 27th October at Southwick Community Centre in the Garden Room, starting at 2.30pm. Our speaker will be Penny Hardwick who will be showing us slides on China and Tibet - should be great fun. Raffle. Entrance Members £1.50, Non Members £2.00 including tea and biscuits. Everyone Welcome

Saturday 30th October, 2010: Autumn Flower and Produce Show 2pm to 4pm

Southwick Community Centre; Plants, flowers, floral, art, vegetables, fruit, Cookery, handicrafts, photography, Produce and plants for sale, Books and bric-a-brac, Refreshments available. Free admission.

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Saturday 30th October 2010: 10am to 4pm: Southwick Autumn and Halloween Fayre

Southwick Square shopping centre. A shopping event and day of family fun in Southwick including: Street Entertainment Live Music, Fine Food, Arts and Crafts, Charity and Fundraising Stalls Autumn Fayre Promotions by traders, Children’s Rides & Sideshows Organised by Adur Town Centres Coordinator and supported by Southwick Square Traders. Helping to improve the viability, vitality and quality of Southwick Square Shopping Centre.

30th October 2010 (Saturday)

The Littlehampton Bonfire Society arranges a torchlight procession, mammoth bonfire, seafront firework display and funfair. It is an annual event that is run on the last Saturday of October each year. Littlehampton - Seafront Newick Bonfire Night: Newick Bonfire Society organises a full day including bonfire breakfast, coffee morning and bonfire night. Admission by donation, starts 5pm. For full details and contact information see www.newickbonfire.com

3rd November 2010 (Wednesday): Lancing - Beach Green

Funfair and Charity Firework event on Beach Green, Lancing. Funfair opens 6pm. Fireworks approx 9pm. Event organised by Showtime Amusements (01243) 576471. Charity fundraising in aid of St Barnabas. (Part of The Adur Town Centres Initiative).

5th November 2010 (Friday): Hove - Sussex County Cricket Ground (SCCC), Eaton Road

Large display organised jointly by the Brighton Lions and Sussex County Cricket Supporters Club. Gates open at 6.00pm and the display starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: Adult - £10, Junior (16 and under) - £5, Children (Under 5) - Free, Family Ticket (2 adults and 2 children) - £25. Ticket sales from the Club Shop or from the SCCC website (dates they go on sale to be confirmed). (Reserve date - 6th November). For full details and contact information see: www. sussexcricket.co.uk and www.brightonlions.freeserve.co.uk

Lewes - Lewes Bonfire Council

Massive annual bonfire event takes place throughout the town, organised by several local bonfire societies. There are seven different Bonfire Societies in Lewes, each with their own marching procession, bonfire and firework display. From 5pm Lewes will be closed to traffic. Be warned that roads in the town are closed and there are no parking facilities. You may also have a long wait on public transport. Most processions take place between 7pm and 9.30pm on the High Street. From about 10.15pm the societies return from their fire sites and from 11pm most have their final processions leading to ‘bonfire prayers’ to round off the evening. Very large crowds expected (around 150,000 people come to Lewes to watch the celebrations). Unsuitable for small children and pets. Note: Lewes Bonfire Council urge people from outside the Lewes locality to celebrate in their own area due to travel problems and very crowded streets. For full details and contact information see: www.lewesbonfirecouncil.org.uk or Lewes DC website (www.lewes.gov.uk) or local newspapers.

6th November 2010 (Saturday) Hove - The Nevill Sports Ground, Nevill Road/Eridge Road (opposite the Greyhound Stadium)

The Family Firework Spectacular, a family-friendly firework display by Brighton Fireworks in support of The Argus Appeal. Gates open 5.00pm - Display starts 6.30pm. Ticket prices were: £6 for adults, and £4 for children aged 3-15. For full details and contact information see www.familyfireworks.co.uk

What’s on in Lancing and Sompting in November Battel Bonfire Boyes, Battlefield,

Battle: A procession of bonfire societies and bands around Abbey Green followed by a huge bonfire. Admission by donation, the collection on the night goes to local charities and good causes, processions starts 7.45pm. Bonfire lit at 9pm. For full details and contact information see www.battlebonfire.co.uk

Saturday 27 November

Christmas Fayre at the Tabernacle Hall, North Road, Lancing (Near to the Co-op Store) from 10 a. m. – 12 noon. There will be numerous stalls i. e. a Raffle, Tombola, Homemade Cakes, Toys, Books, Gifts, Christmas Stall, NSPCC items for sale, Bric-A-Brac, Games and refreshments to name but a few.

General

Courses and Classes Wick Theatre Company

Most Mondays from 8pm. Membership £20 pa. 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.

Courses, Clubs and Workshops The Leconfield Project

Cakes! Preserves! Vegetables! Plants! All homemade produces and on sale at the Lancing Country Market every Friday from 9.45am to 11.15am. Eggs and crafts and fruit in season. Meet your friends for coffee at the Lancing Parish Hall and benefit from reasonably priced goods from the local area.

We are situated in Lancing and the project aims to bring together the local community, working in partnership with othe voluntary organizations and statutory agencies, to establish a community centre and to organise educational and recreational activities in order to reduce anti-social behaviour and to improve the quality of life for local residents. For more information contact Trevor Crowter (Chair): Leconfield _projects@yahoo.co.uk, Laura Moore ( Secretary): 01903 763842 or visit: www.leconfield.bn15.net

Tuesdays - Weekly Table Sale

Lancing and Sompting Lions Club

Fridays - Lancing Country Market

Held every Tuesday mornings 9.30 -12pm at the Lancing Parish Hall. Come along to see a variety of things on sale – books, jewellery, brica-brac, homemade & cross-stitch cards. Refreshments also available so come along and see!

Wednesdays – Shoreham Centre Indoor / Outdoor Market 9am – 12.30ish. With Coffee Shop, Refreshments and Car Parking. For more info please call (01273) 454686 or visit www. shorehamcentre.co.uk

Fridays - Sompting United Reform Church :. Cokeham Road, Sompting

Come along to the 50+ club every Friday at 2.15. On the first Saturday if every month come and join us for our coffee pot 10.30am – 12 noon. Toddlers Group 9.15 -11.15. £1 per family. Contact Hazel for further details on 01903 755122 Pensioners Group Meets first Thursday of the month at Lancing Parish Hall. Arthritis Care: Meets first Tuesday of the month at Lancing Parish Hall. The Worthing and District Amateur Radio Club They meet every Wednesday evening at 8pm in Lancing Parish Hall, South Street Lancing, new members and visitors always welcome. UCA: Meets first Tuesday of the month at Lancing Tabernacle Hall. WSAD - West Sussex Association for Disabled people. Lancing and Sompting group. The group meets every Monday at 2pm the Church Hall, with the 3rd Monday of the month being a trip out. Where: At Holy Family Roman Catholic Church Hall, 127 North Road, Lancing, BN15 9BB Contact: Clive Maskell - 01903 767244 Thursdays - Lancing Partially Sighted and Blind Self Help Group We would welcome new members. The clubs meets every Thursday 10.00am to 2.30pm, for refreshments entertainment and general chit chat. Transport to and from the club and lunch can be arranged. Coffee Craft `N’ Friendship: Coffee Craft `N’ Friendship has been set up for the people of Sompting and Surround areas. We meet at Sompting Primary School, White Styles Road, Sompting every forthnight. Please contact Pat on 01903 532608 for future dates. Bring your own `craft’ along to do or just come for the coffee, cake and a bit of chat. We have `clothes swapshops’, the occasional guest speaker, picnics and demos. We go out to gardens, car boots and more, inshort, we are just friends. We are relaxed friendly group, welcoming all ages. We offer lift for people coming alone for the first time.

A fundraising organisation for local, national and international charities. We meet on the first Monday of every month at the Lions Community Hall in Roberts Road and on the third Monday to have a social. New Members are always welcome. Call Sandy on 01903 766257.

Adur East Lions Club

The local Adur East Group, which covers Southwick and Shoreham area, meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month ( except December), at the Royal George Pub and Restaurant., Holmbush Roundabout, Shoreham-by-Sea., at 8pm. New members are always welcome. Call David or Elaine on 01273 591376

Lancing Flower Club

We meet from March to September( excluding August), on the third Monday of the month at 2.30pm in the Lancing pArish Hall and the last Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm at sompting Community Centre. Membership is £16 per year and you may pay a small entrance fee. New members weolcome. CallHelen Taylor on 01903 207255

The Friends of Lancing Ring

All are welcome! Join us for our task days, we meet on the third Sunday of every month at 10am at the Mill road car Park. Subscription £2. Call Sue Crowhurst on 01903 762769.

Lancing Art Club

We meet every|Tuesday from 7-9pm at the Lancing Parish Hall. There are monthly demonstrations or workshops. Call Mrs P Smart on 01903 521025. Lancing Art Club Exhibition Sat: 14th Aug. Open 10am until 8pm. Sunday Closed. Monday 16th- Thursday 19th August. Open Daily 10am-8pm. Friday 20th 10am – closes 4pm.

Lancing Manor Cricket Club

We play in the West Sussex League every Sunday throughout the summer – from May- September. We also have friendly games on Sundays at the start of the Seaon in April and at the end of the season all through September. We also play occasional games on Sundays during the league season, depending on demand! During the league season we meet at Lancing Manor at 1pm for home games, or 12-12.30pm for away games. For more information call Nick Brown, Club Secretary on07799417721 or visit: www. lancingmanor.co.uk

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Lancing Eagles

We are a local running club and meet on a Wednesday evening at 6.30pm at Lancing Manor Leisure Centre ( Impulkse Leisure Centre) > The club is affiliated to West Sussexfun run league.We run an annual fun run on 11 october from lancing manor. Contact David Clubb on 01273 445946/07872 633793 or email: davidclubb@sky.com

Lancing W1

We meet on the second Wednesday of every month (except in August) at 2.30pm in the Jubilee Hall at Lancing Parish Hall.Visitors always welcome. Call Hillary on 01903 754762 or Joan on 01903 751615.

Civil Service Retirement Fellowship – Lancing Group We meet on the first Tuesdat of every month at the Lancing Methodist Church Hall in the Chester Avenue at 2pm. All are welcome. Miss Iris Hawley 01903 766998

Lancing and Sompting Winemakers

We meet every third Tuesday at Sompting Village Hall at 7.30pm. New Members are welcome! Call Betty Kewell on 01903 266353.

Phoenix Afternoon Art Club

We are small friendly group who meet every Tuesday in the Lions Hall, Roberts Road, Lancing from 1.00pm – 4.00pm. For more information please call Pam on 01903 750992.

Adur Art Club

Meets Tuesdays 7.30pm – 9.30pm & Thursdays 2pm – 4pm. Room 8, Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham. Membership £35 per annum. For more info please visit http://aartc.webs.com

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

West Sussex Adult & Community Learning Service runs a wide range of courses in the local area. Using the excellent facilities at Southwick Community Centre, Shoreham Academy and local libraries there really is a learning opportunity on your doorstep! For further information please contact 01273 598811 or pick up a brochure from your local library.

Sports and Leisure Worthing Speakers Club – Public Speaking Made Fun Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month at The Charles Dickens Pub, 56 Heene Road, Worthing, BN11 3RG. Arrive for: 715pm, Start: 7:30pm, Finish 9:30pm. Everyone very welcome. For more information please contact Meg Heyworth on (01323) 872487, meg@heyworth.co.uk or visit www.worthingspeakers.org.uk

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 Meet 4th Tuesday of the month at the Royal George Public House, Holmbush Roundabout, Shoreham. 8pm. All welcome.

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

Adur Book Club for the over 60s

Meetings are at Shoreham Library on the 1st Thursday of every month from 10am – 11.30. All books are supplied free by West Sussex Library Service. Large print and audio versions available. Cost £2.50 per session. Call Pam Simons on (01273) 441571 for more details.

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Health and Support Groups Cardiac Rehab Support

Exercise classes supervised by qualified instructors are held every Wednesday and Friday 11.15 - 12.15 and Tai Chi classes every Monday 3 - 4 pm at Shoreham Free Church Hall, Buckingham Road. Exercise classes also at Southlands Hospital, Cardiac Rehab Unit, Cedar Ward Wednesdays 2.30 - 3.30 pm and Fridays 2-3pm Carers welcome. £3 per session (£5 per couple). Just turn up or ring (01273) 455239 for more details. www.cardiacrehabsupport.org.uk

Adur Stroke Group

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. Social events are arranged with the occasional trip. 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 (Stan Ford) on 01273-453760.

Babies and Toddlers Penhill Toddler Group

We meet on Tuesdays and Fridays, 12.30 – 2.30pm during term time, at the Guide Hall, 5 Penhill Road, Lancing,.. Cost is £1.30 per child, with additional children 60p extra. We provide a range of activities and resourse to little ones amused, including playdough, rides on cars, drawing, puzzles, baby toys, train set etc and have access to an outside play area in good weather. Free refreshments for the parents, carers and children. Regular Table sales and other fundraising activities also take place.

St James Toddlers Group

We meet every Monday in Term time from 1.30pm-3pm at St James Church Hall, Mill Road, Lancing. It costs £1 per family, which includes refreshments and a craft session. Call Joan on 01903 762652 Lancing Children and Family Centre. We are based at 42 North Road, Lancing, BN15 9AB. We have lots of exciting and useful groups running at thte centre. Contact 01903 276 898

Youth Activities & Events Lancing Youth Centre

Penhill Road, Lancing, BN15 8HA, Tel: 01903 754901. Eamil: Lancing. yout. centre@west sussex.gov.uk Programme: Mondays: Open Clubnight for 13-18 years olds. Safe, comfortable environment and wide variety of activites. 7pm-9pm. Tuesdays: ASP Interact Clubnight: Session with Adur Special Needs Project for ASP members and those young people 13-18 that wich to volunteer as Helper Partners – 6.30-8.15pm. Wednesdays: Young Parents Group: Session for pre/post natal young parents up to 23 years of age – 11am-1.00pm. Junior Club: Clubnight for 8-1 year olds – 6.15 – 7.45pm. Thursdays: Open Clubnight for 13-18 year olds. Safe, comfortable environment and wide variety of activites. 7pm – 9.30pm. Fridays: Friday Football: Inforaml football session on outdoor courts at Lancing Leisur Centre. 7pm-9pm. Streetdance session: Session in Dance Studio at Lancing Leisure Centre – 8.15 – 9.15pm

Sunday School at St James’s

During term time our Sunday school meets in the Church Hall, Mill road at 9.45am. Our children explore the Christian Fatih ina creative way before joining the congregation at the Parish Eucharist. Just come along - mums and dads welcome. On the third Sunday of the month children, family and friends are invited to the all worship of the family Eucharist at 10am. Ring the Church office weekdays 9am11am on 01903 750286.

If any of the details listed here are incorrect or your club or event isn’t included and you would like it to be please email ang@livinginlancing.com with details.

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