Living in Lancing October 2010

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Residents asked to be Chancellor • Titanic the musical Halloween Crime Prevention • Does Solar Power really work Thriller Dance Masterclass in Aid of Breast Cancer Windmills of Lancing • Children’s Book Week

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Living in Lancing • OCTOBER 2010

Living in

LANC NG oCTobeR 2010

Editor’s comment

Hello and welcome to our October issue of the Living in Lancing magazine.

October sees Autumn getting into full swing and we hope that it is a mild one this year for us all. In October the clocks go back an hour at 2am on Sunday 31st of October and of course it is also Halloween on the same day. With the rise of the “Trick or Treat” over the past years, this months article from our Police Community Support Officers is how to make this event crime free and also to protect our more vulnerable residents. There are also a lot of fireworks displays this month prior to Guy Fawkes night. You can read all about them on the Whats on pages at the back of the magazine.

If you enjoy Judy Upton’s historical pieces on Lancing then you will enjoy this months as well as it is all about Lancing Mills.

We appreciate you using this magazine for local trades. Your continued support means that the local community benefits. We would also like to let people know of local events, activities, charities etc.. So please do either post or call or email us with this and we will endeavour to publish it.

The cut off date for the November issue is the 6th October.

Until Next Month, Angela

Inside this issue Residents asked to be Chancellor ........................................................... 4

Does Solar Power really work ...........................................................10/11

Titanic the Musical...........................................................................................4

Making Reading Fun for Kids.....................................................................12

Lancing Eagles Fun Run League .................................................................4

Thriller Dance Masterclass in Aid of Breast Cancer ......................14

The Autumn Leaves.........................................................................................6

Windmills of Lancing....................................................................................16

Halloween Crime Prevention .................................................................... 8

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

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Residents asked to be Chancellor W

ith both Adur and Worthing Councils facing cuts of £1.5M this financial year and nearly £5.2M by 2013/14 residents are asked to be the Chancellor of the Exchequer and say where they think savings should be made.

Adur and Worthing councils have been working in partnership for some years now helping to deliver substantial savings in the region of £2M and this ‘partnering’ is continuing. But Adur and Worthing still has to save £2.1M and £3.2M respectively over the next 3 years from April 2011.

From 23 August households got a leaflet through their door setting out the biggest areas of spend for each council. They then have to list their top 3 areas for savings and make suggestions for any income generation. All households are being asked as well whether both councils should look at merging and send their responses by 16 October.

A Facebook page has been set up for each authority as well with the aim of having a bigger and wider debate. Residents can comment on Facebook by searching Adur District or Worthing Borough councils/your chance to be the chancellor.

Adur Leader, Neil Parkin, says: “This is the first bit of a two-part approach and is to my knowledge the first time something like this has been done. We really want our residents to tell us where they think cuts can be made and where income can be generated as well.

We are also asking the big question about both councils merging so it will be interesting to see what the response is!”

Paul Yallop, Leader of Worthing, adds: “Later in the financial year we are planning to carry out a full budget consultation. So the results of this first part will help us shape the full consultation. We are asking our residents and businesses some big questions and we urge everyone not to ignore the leaflet but take time out to tell us what they think. We are working with the Youth Council who will be in Worthing town centre on Friday 27 August along with councillors. We have a Facebook page as well for each council and hope to get some really good feedback!”

If any group or organisation would like a presentation or someone to come along and chat about this then contact Wendy Knight on 01903 221017.

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TITANIC – THE MUSICAL S outhwick Opera is nothing if not ambitious. In its 45 years the company has never resisted a challenge and have staged some of opera’s biggest works including Rossini’s “William Tell” and Verdi’s “Otello” and “Aida”.

For its next production, Southwick Opera have chosen the equally ambitious Broadway musical TITANIC by Maury Yeston & Peter Stone, which won 5 Tony Awards including Best Musical when it opened in 1997. Titanic is a joyous, breathtaking and heartbreaking musical based on the true story of the great ship’s maiden voyage from departure to the sinking in the Atlantic by an iceberg. The show touches on such issues as class, immigration and mankind’s vulnerability in the face of nature. The story follows passengers and crew members who actually existed and were on board the Titanic back in 1912 when it set sail from Southampton.

Almost 100 people are involved in Southwick Opera’s production which includes a cast of 60 and an orchestra of 18 under the direction of SIMON GRAY who also conducts: Titanic marks Simon’s twelfth production with the company since 2003. The choreographer is JODIE HARROP who has worked with the company on several previous productions including Carousel, HMS Pinafore, The Merry Widow and Iolanthe.

The eight performances commence on Friday 5th November running through to Saturday 13th November all at 7.30pm (no performance on Sunday 7th) at the Barn Theatre in Southwick.

Tickets are obtainable from the Barn Theatre Box Office on 01273 597094 or on line at www.ticketlord.com/barn.htm For further information please contact Simon Gray on 01273 301220 or by email: simon@firstnight-cabaret.co.uk or info@ musictheatre2000.com

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m Steepdown Challenge 11:00 am Sunday 17th October 2010 and at 10:30am for the 1m fun run for novices and children.

The race will begin and end at Lacing Manor Leisure Centre Adjacent to the A27. The course is entirely off road and follows public footpaths so beware of walkers and dogs.

The undulating course passes through beautiful downland with views of sea and the River Adur. Spot prizes will be awarded and medals for all finishers in the 1m event.

We recommend that juniors do not enter the 5m event. A donation will be made to St Barnabas Hospice from the proceed of the race. Closing date for the postal entries is 9th October. Please send a large A5 size stamped addressed envelope and cheque for the race details and number to: Race Secretary, 36 Brooklyn Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 5QJ. Postal Entry fees: WSFRL clubs, £2 per runner, 50p (u16), other runners £4 or 50p (u16). On the day, £5 or 50p (u16).

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The Autumn Leaves W

ell the summer seems to be well and truly behind us now, with the nights starting to draw in and the colder evenings being noticeable. That means its time to start getting the garden ready for the onset of the autumn and winter months. Anything you do now will stand the garden in good stead for the burst of activity next spring.

As I mentioned in the last issue, get those spring bulbs in ready for a good show. It’s also worth starting to have a good look around garden centers and diy stores. As far as they are concerned Christmas is on its way and shelf space is limited. This means there are usually plenty of bargains to be had as they clear space for Christmas stock. It also means that items such as spring bulbs only get a fleeting visit so don’t miss them!

After the very dry summer, take some time to look after the lawn.

The ground will be well compacted after the dry weather, so aerating it, and removing the dead thatch, by scarifying the lawn will really help it.

It will look a bit of a mess after, but it will really pay dividends. Don’t forget to give the lawn a good feed as well.

Any falling leaves should be removed from the lawn as soon as possible. The leaves can be stored in black bags, with holes punched in them, to create leaf mould. This will be ready by next year and is useful to spread on the beds as mulch. It also avoids the problem of

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taking them to the tip.

Give the greenhouse a good tidy up and a wash down to kill off any lurking bacteria that will over winter and cause problems next year. If you have plants such as herbs or succulents that need moving inside, now is a good time to do it, before any frost. You can help insulate the greenhouse with some bubble wrap. If you do use a heater over the winter months, ensure there is ample ventilation. A few cold days also helps to kill off bugs and diseases.

Once you have cleared all the dead plants away, you may well be left with empty pots, containers and grow bags.

These can all be emptied onto the compost heap, or onto beds to help improve the soil. Make sure plants that are past their best go on the compost heap as well. You will always get better results from compost heaps if the items you put on there are cut up small first, as they will break down quicker. If you have managed to produce some good compost, it’s a good time to get it dug into the beds and borders, as you clear them.

It’s also worth taking the time to clean off tools and give them a sharpen, so they are ready for the next season. Sharp tools always make the work a lot easier. You can also add any tools you need to the Christmas wish list!

At this time of year it can seem like there is a lot of clearing up to do in the

garden. I always view it as a chance to get out on a nice brisk sunny autumn day and enjoy the weather, as you never know how many more we will get during the year. It’s amazing how much you can get done in one day, with a fork in one hand and a cup of tea in the other Mark Oakley, Any Garden Limited

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Halloween Crime Prevention W

hile Halloween can undoubtedly be a great deal of fun, it can also be a particularly distressing time of year for some of the more vulnerable members of our communities - especially the elderly.

With this in mind, the Sussex Police Service is urging trick or treaters to think carefully about which doors they knock on this Halloween. Better still, why not just stay at home and have a Halloween themed party with your friends and neighbours!

If you do decide to go trick or treating, please respect the wishes of any household displaying a ‘No Trick or Treat’ poster.

When trick or treating you should also stay as safe as possible by following the ‘Halloween Code’: Always go trick or treating with an adult • Only go to houses where you or your friends know the residents • Don’t knock on doors where there is a NO TRICK OR TREAT sign • Stay in areas that are well lit with street lights – take a torch with you just in case • Stay with your friends – don’t split into smaller groups unless an adult goes with you • Don’t talk to strangers on the street • Don’t enter any houses stay on the doorstep • Be careful not to frighten vulnerable people, especially the elderly • Be visible • Look carefully before crossing the roads • Don’t vandalise anything or throw things like eggs and flour. This can cause a great deal of damage and misery.

What’s more it can be classed as criminal damage, or even assault, and a night of fun could end up with you in trouble with the police.

If you would like a “ NO TRICK OR TREET “ sign for your door, please visit Lancing Police station where they can be collected.

Fireworks and the law.

As bonfire night approaches we at Sussex Police can expect more calls from the public than normal. These often relate to the anti social use of fireworks, the throwing of them, and fires built and set alight, during the time period fireworks go on sale, which is between 15th October – 10th November.

So what is the law?

If you are under 18 years of age, you can’t: buy fireworks except sparklers; have fireworks in a public place; any person (not firework professional) to possess display firework.

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Using fireworks legally It is against the law to: set off or throw fireworks in the street or other public place set off fireworks between 11pm – 7am ( midnight on 5th November)

Firework safety checklist Figures show that more children than adults get hurt by fireworks. If you are having fireworks as part of your celebration, you should follow the steps below.

• Only buy fireworks marked BS 7114.

• Don’t drink alcohol if setting off fireworks.

• Keep fireworks in a closed box.

• Follow the instructions on each firework.

• Light at arm’s length, using a taper.

• Stand well back.

• Never go near a firework that has been lit. Even if it hasn’t gone off, it could still explode.

• Never put fireworks in your pocket or throw them.

• Always supervise children around fireworks.

• Light sparklers one at a time and wear gloves.

• Never give sparklers to a child under five.

• Keep pets indoors.

What is the penalty for breaching the regulations?

Offenders can be prosecuted in a magistrates’ court and the penalties on conviction are, for each offence, a fine of up to £5,000 or a prison sentence of up to six months or both.

Meet me in person.

A chance to meet your local PCSO and discuss any problems you may have.

PCSO ORFORD, will be outside the CO-OP just next to the police station on Monday 4th October, from 10:00 hours. PCSOs CARMAN and FERRIS, will be at Sompting village primary school on Thursday 14th October, starting at 19:30 hours. PCSO Metcalfe, will be holding a panel meeting at St James church hall, starting at 19:30 hours.

Allotment Watch Manor allotments, Saturday 9th october, PCSO Metcalfe will be security marking tools at 15:00 hours.

Useful Telephone Numbers Emergenc, 999. NON Emergency, 0845 60 70 999 Crime Prevention, 01273 665832, Crime stoppers 0800 555 111 For any other information on what’s happening in your area and to hear from your local PCSO log onto; www.sussex.police.uk Living in Lancing • OCTOBER 2010

Does Solar Power really work?

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onverting Sunlight into electricity has made great strides in the last 5 years and is now a viable option for the UK climate. It works using natural daylight and all energy generated is used by either powering your home or sold back to the national grid.

Do not be fooled by the common misconception that solar power is uneconomic in the real world; that it only works in hot countries or that it’s somehow no use for lighting because “the sun doesn’t shine at night!” The truth is that, because of rapid advances in manufacturing and economies of scale, solar photovoltaic power is very much a viable alternative today.

The power companies are obliged by the government legislation to buy the renewable electricity from households with Solar PV panels at a premium rate as well as pay the households for the electricity they generate and use 10

themselves, called the Feed-in Tariff.

This Feed-in Tariff means that any electricity you generate and use yourself you get paid for (instead of paying for electricity you use). Any excess electricity generated is sold back to the national grid for more than you are charged for it.

It will produce electricity and earn you money whilst you are at work or on holiday.

As it contains no moving parts or batteries, the Solar Photovoltaic (PV) system is virtually maintenance free and comes with a lengthy warranty. It works silently and emits no pollution.

Solar panels can increase the value of your home with the latest independent studies reporting that two thirds of buyers are prepared to pay up to £10,000 more for an energy efficient home.

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What is the Feed-in Tariff?

The Feed-in Tariff is the internationally recognised name for the incentive which guarantees rewards for producers of clean energy over a period of 25 years. The idea is a tried and tested one in Europe and has been around for 10 years.

The UK government has decided to implement the system in the UK and has chosen to brand it the ‘Clean Energy Cashback Scheme’ Homeowners who sign up between April 2010 and April 2011 will receive the best rate for the 25 year duration of the Feed-in Tariff. However, if you sign up in the years that follow (i.e. April 2011 - April 2035), under the current government proposals the rate a homeowner gets will decrease by 7% for each year after 2010.

The key points are: • 41.3p paid for every unit of electricity generated • A total of 44.3p paid if the surplus energy is sent to the grid • Feed-in Tariff fi nancial benefi ts guaranteed for 25 years • Tariff levels linked to the Retail Prices Index (RPI) • All income generated is 100% TAX FREE

Where does the money come from?

The money paid to the producers of green energy under the Feed-in Tariff comes from a small levy charged on every energy consumer. The feed-in tariff system is designed as an incentive to move away from conventional fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Essentially, it is government legislation which guarantees a fixed, premium rate for renewable electricity fed into the national grid.

Why do we get paid for producing electricity?

The new Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme, sometimes referred to as ‘Clean Energy Cashback’ is available through tariff payments made on both generation and export of produced renewable energy.

The Energy Act 2008 allowed the introduction of a Feed-in Tariff for small-scale low-carbon electricity generation in Great Britain, up to a maximum limit of 5 megawatts (MW) capacity. The Feed-in Tariffs Order 2010 (“the FITs Order”) came into effect on 1 April 2010. The scheme policy and tariff rates are set by the Government, with the scheme itself administered by energy suppliers and Ofgem.

Feed-in Tariff legislation fixes an above market rate for utility companies to buy electricity from renewable energy producers. It is this fixed tariff paid by the utilities which makes renewable energy an attractive prospect for investors as it guarantees them a return over a long period and has been highly successful at attracting investment where it has been implemented across Europe. Germany for example now produces over 14 per cent of its energy from renewable sources, something which has been attributed to the generous and comprehensive feed-in tariff system implemented by the German government.

How much money will I make under the scheme if I install a solar pv system?

It all depends on how much Solar PV you install, the pitch Living in Lancing • OCTOBER 2010

of your roof and which way the solar panels face. A 2.5kw Solar PV system will generate about 2,215 units (kilowatt hours, kWh) of electricity per year. The Generation Tariff is currently set to 41.3p per unit. As well as receiving the Generation Tariff for every one of those units, you will typically use about half of that in your house, and export the rest to the grid.

In addition to the Generation Tariff you also receive an Export Tariff for the exported units at 3p per unit. And if you use half the electricity that is generated, you save buying regular electricity at 13p per unit.

Therefore this investment scenario could yield you a return of approximately 9.7% per year. As the Feed-in Tariff is guaranteed over 25 years, a homeowner can pay off their initial investment after 10 years and earn a profit for the next 15 years.

How do pv solar panels work?

Solar panels contain photovoltaic cells to harness the suns energy (photons) and convert it to electricity (voltage)..

Each photovoltaic (PV for short) cell is usually made from two layers of semiconducting silicon. This is the same process that happens inside a solar powered calculator but scaled up to generate larger amount of electricity.

This process takes place within PV cells which are panels that can be attached to the roof of your home. This electricity is connected to you home via the solar power collector, this links the panels to the fuse box and electric meter. The meter monitors how much energy has been produced and how much energy is sold back to the national grid.

The technology was developed for use in space, powering satellites’ electrical systems as far back as 1958. It has become hugely popular as a way of harnessing the sun’s energy on earth and a very green way of generating electricity.

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Making reading fun for kids G

ood readers make good learners. Children who enjoy reading, and who think of themselves as readers, are more likely to do well at school.

When we talk about reading, we’re talking about more than story books.

As your child moves up through primary school, he or she will be learning how to read and understand instructions, letters, magazines, information books and even websites.

By Key Stage Two, children are not just learning how to make sense of the words on the page, they are learning how to make sense of the ideas they are reading about. Through reading, they are beginning to discover the world around them.

If children are confident readers, they will not only do well in reading and writing tasks, they will be able to understand of what is being taught in every other subject: science, history, geography and even maths.

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How can I help?

By helping your child to see that reading is fun, you are helping your child to become a keen and confident reader.

8 top tips for reading at home with your child 1 Read aloud to your child. Even children as old as twelve enjoy the experience of a parent or loved one reading aloud to them. You may have read to your children when they were very little: get back into the habit and it’s something you will both enjoy. It’s a great opportunity for you and your child to talk, to be close and share a few laughs.

2 Encourage your child to read aloud to you. Be positive and patient about your child’s reading - even when they are being very slow or are struggling. The most important thing you can do to

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support your child’s reading is to offer encouragement and patience.

Make sure your child has a cosy, comfortable place in which to read: somewhere with no noisy distractions – and no television.

Help your child to choose books that he or she will find really interesting. If your child loves Star Trek, choose a science fiction novel. If he or she is a football fanatic, find a book, poem, comic or magazine which is all about their favourite sport. Do you know the name of your child’s favourite author? It’s time to find out.

Make sure there are plenty of books at home. Borrow them free of charge from the school library or from your local public library; buy second-hand books from charity shops and car boot sales; give your child a book on birthdays.

Don’t worry if your child wants to read the same book over and over again, or if your child chooses a book which seems to be too easy or too young for him or her. The most important thing is that your child enjoys reading. Children will move on to more difficult books when they are ready.

If English is not the language your family speaks at home, enjoy sharing books written in your home language.

Ask your child about what he or she is reading at school. Encourage your child to talk about books they’ve enjoyed at school, and if your child has to do some reading as homework, encourage him or her to read aloud to you and to talk to you about the characters and ideas that come up in the book.

Did you know… …that the people who work in libraries and book shops love to talk about books? Ask librarians and booksellers to recommend great books for your child to enjoy.

You can also find hundreds of book recommendations at www.booktrust.org.uk Living in Lancing • OCTOBER 2010

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We care for our carers

We are passionate about nurturing our carers.

TFCA is recruiting foster carers in the Lancing area.

To find out more please contact us.

www.thefostercareagency.com Tel: 0808 1788 909

A thrilling experience O

n Saturday 23rd October 2010 Steph and Charlotte from Fun Fitness are holding a Thriller Dance Masterclass in aid of Breast Cancer Campaign. They are hoping to sell 175 tickets and that their fundraising event will raise over £2,000 in the process.

The Thriller dance event is to take place at Impulse Leisure, Lancing Manor, Manor Road, Lancing between 6pm and 10pm and participants are being encouraged to dress up as Zombies!

A junior Thriller masterclass will also be running alongside the adult one. Happy Headz face painting will be on hand to paint both adults and kids faces. As well as local business stands being present, a raffle will be held at the end of the evening, with all proceeds from this going to the charity.

Fun Fitness have decided to support Breast Cancer Campaign as October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and every year in the UK over 45,500 women and around 300 men are diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast Cancer Campaign’s mission is to beat breast cancer by funding innovative world-class research, which has already led to improved treatments and survival rates. Fun Fitness is

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hoping that their efforts will help to allow Breast Cancer Campaign to keep researching the cure.

If you would like to donate a prize for the raffle or to sponsor Steph and Charlotte, readers can donate online at www.funfitnessonline.co.uk/thriller or phone Steph 07538 113060.

Steph says: “I am hoping that as many people as possible will get involved in this fun event to support Breast Cancer Campaign. We are calling all you Zombies out there to come and have a great evening at the same time as helping to raise money for such a worthy cause. It doesn’t matter if you can’t dance or have no co-ordination, as Charlotte and I will break this iconic dance down into easy to learn sections, so by the end of the evening you will feel like Michael Jackson himself! Everyone is welcome. We would also like to thank Impulse Leisure for making this event possible and everyone who is supporting us on the night.”

For further information or to register please go to www.funfitnessonline.co.uk or email enquiries@ funfitnessonline.co.uk.

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Windmills of Lancing

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n the 21st century as we have to think again about ways of powering our industries, it’s easy to think of harnessing wind and waterpower as something new. In centuries past however mills powered by either wind or water were a popular sight in towns and countryside alike, where their most common purpose was to turn millstones, grinding corn into flour. From the 12th century wind and water mills were known to be in use, generally owned by the lord of the manor. Everyone in the manor had the rights to have their flour ground at the mill, paying a toll to the owner for the privilege.

Later, millers themselves became mill owners and were again paid by landowners and farmers, at a rate of around one sixteenth of the flour ground.

The Domesday Book, the record of a land survey of 1086, contains the first references to mills existing in Lancing during the reign of William I. Then there is a reference in the Nonae Returns of 1341 of a watermill that was destroyed by the sea. There are also mentions of a windmill at Hoe Court, which was an area between Lancing Clump and what is now Lancing College owned land, in both 1276 and 1277, but after that no further mentions are made of it.

Another document describes a Mrs Andrews, a widow working a mill in the Lancing area in 1591. This is believed to be the Lancing Down Windmill, which had been mentioned in documents during the 16th Century. In North Lancing, above Lancing Manor, there was an area known as the Mill Field on the downland to the east of the chalk pit. The track leading up to this point at some point 16

became what is now Mill Road.

In1641 there is a reference to a windmill in this area and a mill is shown existing at this site, just beyond Manor Woods, on a map of 1770. It is known that in 1763, a lease on Lancing Down Windmill is taken by John Olliver, who then works it until 1787.

John Olliver was later to become known as a Sussex eccentric. He also became the miller at Highdown Hill Mill and it in near there in 1766, at the age of 57, that he built his own tomb. On this impressive construction was inscribed “For the reception of John Olliver when deceased to the will of God. Granted by William Westbrook Richardson Esq., 1766”. From this point onwards John Olliver also kept his coffin near him for the rest of his life. At the same time as building the tomb he also built a summerhouse to be a memorial to himself. When he did eventually die, aged 84 in 1793, his body was carried to the tomb, and according to the provisions of his will, a girl of nine, rather than a clergyman, read the lesson.

This, written by the miller himself, talked of his distrust of every man and his acceptance of God’s judgement.

Two thousand mourners were present, dressed as John Olliver had requested in cheerful clothes. In his will he left £20 a year for the upkeep of his tomb and summerhouse.

An inscription after his death reads “In memory of John Olliver, miller, who departed this life the 22nd of April 1793, aged 84 years.” Like the Lancing Down windmill the Highdown one no longer exists, but the ‘Miller’s Tomb’ remains and has subsequently become a well-known West Sussex place of interest.

Although there are no pictures of the early Lancing Down windmill, a map of the 1820s shows a windmill on a site further west than the original, nearer to the chalk pit. This could have been the old mill moved to a new location, or this could again have been a brand new mill.

Drawings and photos of this later Lancing Down windmill show it was a post mill, as were in all probability, the earlier Lancing windmills. Post mills are the earliest type of windmill construction, and the most popular design for Sussex windmills. In a post mill the main body is always made of wood and is a box-like structure, often with a pointed roof and three floors. Small, glass-less windows are closed by shutters at night. The whole body of a post mill, containing the corn-grinding machinery is raised up eight feet or more from the ground and can be rotated on top of a thick post, often a tree trunk. The reason for this construction is that it enables the whole of the mill to be turned so that its sweeps can face the wind. A tail-post at the back of the mill was pushed in order to revolve the mill.

Up until 1838 there are mentions of millers working the Lancing Down mill. When finally the mill stopped being used it fell into disrepair before eventually being pulled down in 1905.

Judy Upton Living in Lancing • OCTOBER 2010

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What’s on in Lancing and Sompting in October General 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

Sunday 17th October: Wedding Fair.

Shoreham Air Show. Our unique and exclusive Autumn Wedding Fair.

10am - 4pm. Free admission and free parking.

16th October 2010 (Saturday): Selsey Fireworks display White Horse Playing Fields, Selsey (approximately 7 miles due south of Chichester): Onsite facilities include a massive fun fair, a large bonfire, live music, the Spirit FM road-show, charity stalls, competitions and plenty of catering facilities. The event attracts thousands of spectators from a vast area and it is recommended you arrive early, especially if coming by car or public transport as the B2145 gets busy with traffic coming to the event. The gates and funfair open at 6pm, other entertainment runs throughout the evening. The bonfire will be lit (subject to wind direction and speed) at 7.45pm, and the fireworks start between 8 and 8.30pm. Times may vary if advised by security or the police to hold off for safety reasons.

Sunday 17th October, 2010: (annual event) Lancing Eagles Fun Run - Steepdown Challenge: ancing Manor Leisure Centre, Old Shoreham Road, Lancing.

Junior 1 mile and senior 5 mile fun runs for all abilities over the downs from Lancing Manor Leisure Centre. Entry form and more information (including closing date for entries, entry fees and contact details) available from the ‘events section’ of www. sussexraces.co.uk

Sat 23rd and Sunday 24th October: Crafts at Lancing College Held in the well known public school, with fascinating buildsing and stunning views of the South Downs. Exhibitors will be showing quality crafts handmade by themselves. There will be live craft demonstrations , music recitals, children entertainment and lots more. It will be a great day in lovely surroundings and it is the 14th year at this venue. Admission: Adult: £3.00. Seniors:£2.50. Children under 16 admission is free. Parking is Free.Venue:Lancing Opposite Shoreham Airport West Sussex BN15 0RW

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Saturday 16th October, 2010: 12 noon to 3.30pm: Autumn Flower and Produce Show Shoreham Centre, Pond Road.The show consists of exhibits of flowers, pot plants and vegetables.Also a number of different stalls which include a raffle and tombola.At the end of the show there will be a presentation of trophies and auction of produce left by exhibitors.The entry fee is 30p

23rd October 2010 (Saturday): Bognor Regis Pagham Beach Pagham Yacht Club, 1 West Front Road, PO21 4SY. Enjoy an evening at the beach with a good firework display, bonfire, barbeque, tombola, stalls, lucky dip, BBQ and Roasted Chestnuts. Start time 7.30pm. More information - Rhoda 01243 265014 or Lydia 01243 266694 or email: rhoda@mason42.orangehome.co.uk or see http:// paghamyachtclub.com

Saturday 23rd October 2010 :Thriller Masterclass Charity Event Lancing Manor Leisure Centre, Manor Road, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 0PH. Learn how to do the famous Michael Jackson Thriller dance in the space of 2 hours in aid of Breast Cancer Campaign. A whole of evening of fun for adults and kids, including face painting, charity raffle and local businesses. Dress like a Zombie and come and join us all for a good cause. Times: 6pm to 10pm £5 Registration Fee for more details contact: Mrs Stephanie MacKeown. Phone 07538 113 060 e-mail: enquiries@ funfitnessonline.co.uk, website: www.funfitnessonline.co.uk

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

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.

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Friday 5th November: Profession Firework Display in Worthing - Thomas A Becket Middle School

Fridays - Lancing Country Market

Professional firework display organised by ‘friends of the school’.

Gates open 6pm for 7pm start. Refreshments available. Tickets available in advance from school in Glebeside Ave. £10 family of 4 or £3 each. Limited tickets available on night £4 each. Entrances in Rectory Road and Glebeside Ave. No parking on school grounds or in Glebeside Avenue as it gets very congested. For full details and contact information see Thomas A Becket Middle School website

on sale at the Lancing Country Market every Friday from 9.45am to

Friday 5th November: Hove – Large Firework Display at Sussex County Cricket Ground (SCCC), Eaton Road

Come along to see a variety of things on sale – books, jewellery, bric-

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

so come along and see!

Friday 5th November: Lewes Bonfire Council

Fridays - Sompting United Reform Church: .

Cokeham Road, Sompting

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 or local newspapers.

Saturday 6th November: Hove - The Family Firework Spectacular: 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

Saturday 6th November 2010: 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

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Cakes ! Preserves! Vegetables! Plants! All homemade produces and 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.

Tuesdays - Weekly Table Sale Held every Tuesday mornings 9.30 -12pm at the Lancing Parish Hall. a-brac, homemade & cross-stitch cards. Refreshments also available

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

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

Month Antiques Fair The first Thursday of every month 8am-12.30pm at the Lancing Parish Hall. Come along to this new and exciting evenrt and see what’s on offer! Cakes, Jewellery, Antiques, Cards, Collectibles, brica-brac, post cards. Refreshments available. Ample free parking. Stalls £8, 6ft table and chairs provided. For more information call Frank on 01273 700988.

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.

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What’s on in Lancing and Sompting in October 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 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

Lancing and Sompting Lions Club 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 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

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 District NSPCC

Lancing and Sompting Winemakers

Every Child matters! We are a dedicated committed with many years service to the charity. We try to organize a fund raising event each month except August. This includes flag day, house to house, jumble sales,coffee mornings, tea afternoons, ( quiz evenings and auction fashion show and beauty evenings are also possibilites). For further information please call 01903 761943 or 01903 762716.

Any one of us would be please to tell you more.

We meet every third Tuesday at Sompting Village Hall at 7.30pm.

New Members are welcome! Call Betty Kewell on 01903 266353.

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.

Lancing Flower Club

Adur Art 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.

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Phoenix Afternoon 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.

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Sports and Leisure

Babies and Toddlers

Worthing Speakers Club – Public Speaking Made Fun

Penhill Toddler Group

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

Adur East Lions club

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

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

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

Adur Petanque Club (Boules)

Youth Activities & Events

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

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

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.

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.

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Lancing Youth Centre, Penhill Road, Lancing

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 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 Informal 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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