Essentially Worthing Magazine - August 2012

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Come Fly With Me What is it like to run an airport?

EW puts the questions to the man in charge at Shoreham Airport

Birdman 2012 is back on Worthing Pier

Will they fly or flop?

What do you love about Worthing?

Our readers share their thoughts

Essentially Kids

Rain or shine EW has activities and events for all weathers

Carats CafĂŠ Bar is a hidden gem

Jane Hicks goes on a culinary trip to Southwick

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Take Five Favourite things from Tony Adams Essential Diary Over 55 events for August Treading the Boards Summer theatre in Worthing and Chichester Essential People Six readers tell us why they love Worthing Come Fly With Me Behind the scenes at Shoreham Airport Essential Profile Get fit and firm with Bodyshapers Essential Beach Life Jane Hicks visits Carats Café Bar Essential Food and Drink Cocktail recipes from Neil Libby Essentially For Kids Sunny days and rainy day activities Essential Pets Pet advice from Cats Whiskers Essential Event Birdman is back Essential Care Smiles at The Shelley Essential Tourism EW is backing Worthing all the way Essential Splash Garden party memories Essential Directory Essential Health Dr Sarah has the last word

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Tony Adams reveals a few of his favourite things Can you tell us about a person who has inspired you?

Noel Coward. As a child, I went to see him and he spotted me in the audience. He stepped off the podium to ask my name. ‘Anthony Adams, sir, from the Italia Conti stage school,’ I said. To which he responded, ‘I think one day you are going to be a very great and famous actor.’

I noticed in an interview that you enjoy reading. Do you have a favourite book?

A favourite book, no, but I do love the work of Rosamunde Pilcher.

For me fiction is great when it is evocative, romantic, uplifting and escapist.

As a successful actor, you must have had many magical moments. Can you tell us about just one?

My very best was playing Grandpa Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the London Palladium. At the end, the wings would unfurl from the car and the whole vehicle would rise up over the audience.

We all have things that we couldn’t live without – what’s yours?

My mobile phone. I am paranoid about being late or unable to let others know. A phone means security and avoiding making others worry unnecessarily.

You live not far from Worthing and know the area well. Tell us about what you love best.

Worthing has changed over the years and for the better. It is a mixture of real seaside and a proper town and I love that it has a buzz to it.

Tony Adams (Crossroads) will be appearing in the thriller Dead Ringer at the Connaught Theatre 25 – 29 September

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Your essential events guide

Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes Tuesdays at 8pm The Beacon Lodge of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes would like to welcome all Bretheren to their regular meeting.

Durrington Working Mens Club, Cotswold Road, Durrington, Worthing.

Worthing Short Mat Bowling Club Wednesdays from 7pm until 9.30pm Have you tried ‘short mat bowling’? If not, why not come along for free coaching!

Bowls are available and there will be a break for tea and biscuits half way through the evening. Experienced bowlers are also welcome. If you’d like to have a try, please contact either Margaret on 01903 24007 or Betty on 01903 260218 St Andrew’s School, Sackville Road, Broadwater Beginners Showgirls Dance Class for Fun Wednesdays 7.30 until 8.30pm Fitness & Elegance combining Pilates, Ballet, Jazz & Spanish moves to create explosive choreography!!

St Pauls Centre, 55B Chapel Rd, Worthing, Call 07963 959262 for more information Beginners Adult Ballet.

Wednesdays from 8.15 until 9.30pm Adult Ballet is a fantastic way to keep fit, it develops slowly combining gentle mat warmups with ballet exercises to strengthen the body, increase flexibility & improve cardiovascular fitness before learning choreography. For women and men of all ages St Pauls Centre, 55B Chapel Road, Worthing, call 07963 959262

South Downs Film Makers 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 7.30pm Learn to make high quality films with a friendly group of enthusiasts.

Varied programme. New members welcome. Ferring Village Hall, Ferring. Call Bob Summers on 01903 504203. www.southdownsfilmmakers.org.uk The Southwick and Shoreham Country Market Friday mornings, 9.15am until 11am On offer will be the usual assortment of homemade cakes, savouries, jams, honey, free range eggs, plants and fresh vegetables. Also available is a large selection of handmade knitted toys and children’s clothing.

The Porter Room, Southwick Community Centre, Southwick Street.

Worthing Friendship Centre Wednesday 1 August, 10.30am Coffee morning/lunch at the Sunny Restaurant Ham Road, Worthing.

Enquiries: Sue Coughlin on 01903 503291 Sussex Keyboard and Organ Club Wednesday 1st August, 7.30pm This evening will feature Ryan Edwards in concert. There will be refreshments and a raffle.

Free Parking. Visitors welcome – admission: £6 Queen Street Centre, Queen Street, Worthing Highdown Hike Wednesday 1 August, 7.30pm Enjoy a 4 mile (7km) crosscountry run over the undulating Downs starting from Highdown Hill. Entry: Adults £2, juniors (14 -15) 50p, £1 surcharge on day. No under 14s or dogs, please. If you would like to compete, please complete the entry form and return by 27 July.

Details and entry from: www. worthingstriders.co.uk

Melodies Morning Saturday 4 August, 11am to 12 noon.

An extra special concert celebrating their 10th anniversary of charity fund raising. Marcus Martin performs on the Yamaha Grand Piano and Compton Organ. Refreshments available. Admission is free, but donations to Sussex Air Ambulance welcome.

Emmanuel United Reformed Church, St. Michaels Road, Worthing.

The Freethrow Challenge Saturday 4 August, 11am - 4pm Lyons Farm Recreation Ground Sompting Road, Worthing BN14 9ES, 07528 936299 j_glencross@hotmail.co.uk

East Worthing Festival Saturday 4 August, 12pm - 6pm Homefield Park, Park Road Worthing, BN11 2AL 01903 526852 c.dudas@ntlworld.com Messy Church Sunday 5 August, 4 pm. - 6 pm An opportunity to explore the Bible through craft, Bible stories and a meal. All welcome.

Goring Methodist Church, Bury Drive, Goring. Details from Jennie Tel: 501577 Orchestra in the Park Sunday 5 August, 1pm - 4pm Buckingham Park Upper Shoreham Road Shoreham, BN43 6BA 01273 747687 katie.leversuch@cck.org.uk

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National Gardens Scheme Sunday 5 August, 2pm - 5pm Mill House, Mill Lane High Salvington, BN13 3DE www.ngs.org.uk Classic Car Visiting Day Sunday 5 August, 2.30pm - 5pm At High Salvington Windmill Furze Road, High Salvington BN13 3BP, 01903 264409 www.highsalvingtonwindmill.co.uk

43rd Annual Arts & Crafts Festival Saturday 11 – Thursday 16 August 2012 Open: Sat, Mon-Thurs 10am to 5.30pm, Sun 12noon to 4pm Paintings and craft stalls by local artists to be opened by Tim Loughton MP Shoreham Methodist Church, Brunswick Road, Shoreham

Circus Wonderland Tuesday 7 - Sun 19 August, 3pm & 7pm (Only 2pm on Sun 19th) Adur Recreation Ground Brighton Road, Shoreham BN43 5LT, 07531 612240 www.circuswonderland.co.uk

Shoreham Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market Saturday 11 August, 9am - 1pm East Street & St Mary’s Road Shoreham, BN43 5ZD 01273 263152 www.adur.gov.uk/markets

International Flamenco Dance Company Cancion Gitana Present Lament for Lorca Thursday 9 August, 7.45pm A biography of the famous poet expressed through dance, music and poetry.

Tickets £16, concessions £12 please call for Group/school rates Tel: 07758 752257 or 07963 959262 St Pauls Arts Centre, 55 Chapel Road, Worthing Rockpooling Event Friday 10 August, 10am - 1pm Kingston Bay Beach Old Fort, Shoreham, West Sussex, BN43 5YA, 01273 462584 www.fosbeach.com

Shoreham Rowing Club Regatta Saturday 11 August, 9am - 6pm Beach Green, Shoreham BN43 5YA, 01273 440960 www.shorehamrowingclub.co.uk

‘Flag Day’ Saturday 11 August Annual street collection, and musical entertainment day in Worthing Town Centre, Broadwater and Findon.

Volunteers for collecting still needed. For further information please contact Rachel on 01903 286480. For further details of any of our events please contact the Fundraising Team on 01903 227829 or email info@wchp.org.uk Please visit our website www.wchp.org.uk

Bowls England Championships Saturday 11 to Sunday 26 August, 9am - 5pm Men’s & Mixed Nationals Beach House Park, Brighton Road Worthing, BN11 2EJ 01903 820222 www.bowlsengland.com

Worthing Triathlon Sunday 12 August, 6.30am - 11am Alinora Boat Ramp Marine Crescent, Goring, BN11 3PN, 07768 556802 www.rawenergypursuits.co.uk Miniature Steam Train Sunday 12 & Sunday 26 August, 2pm - 5pm Running Days at Field Place The Boulevard, Durrington, BN13 1NP, 01903 600565 www.wdsme.org.uk Worthing Friendship Centre Tuesday 14 August, 7pm Join us for a talk about the Sussex Wildlife Trust.

Durrington Community Centre. Enquiries: Sue Coughlin on 01903 503291 West Sussex Writers – Summer Social Thursday 16 August starts 7.30pm Wine tasting and vineyard tour at HIGHDOWN VINEYARD (Littlehampton Road, Worthing, BN12 6PG). Members: £5, Non-members/guests: £8.50.

Optional Ploughman’s meal: £8.95 per person (must be purchased in advance).

Email westsussexwriters@live. co.uk to buy tickets

Black Thai Charity Ball Saturday 11 August, 7pm - 11.30pm The Charmandean Centre Forest Road, Worthing BN14 9HS, 07855 338291 www.blackthai.co.uk

Tenty 10TY Cricket Tournament Friday 17 to Sunday 19 August, 9am - 10pm Chippingdale Cricket Club Hill Barn Recreation Ground Hill Barn Lane, Worthing, BN14 9QB, 01273 264666 www.tenty10ty.co.uk

Life Drawing & Painting Sunday 12 August, 10am to 1pm Your chance to draw from the model Sidney Walter Centre, Sussex Road, Worthing Contact Dudley Sawer, 01903 232746 www.lifedrawingcoursessussex. co.uk

Broadwater Community Association Saturday 18th August 7.30pm Broadwater Community Association is holding a Quiz Night. Admission: £5 members, £5.50 non-members and includes a cuppa and cake or cheese scone.

To book call, 01903 522376 Parish Rooms, Broadwater

Bartie’s Beach BoutiqueWorthing’s Biggest Market with 100 Stalls Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 August Don’t miss out on what promises to be Worthing’s biggest and most exciting market event of the year, with over 200 metres of stalls, selling gorgeous items, handmade, craft, new, food and plenty more. It will take part in association with Worthing Birdman International competition – with 20,000 people expected to attend. Worthing seafront The Great Village Show Saturday 18 August, 1pm to 4.30 pm This is the Worthing and District Allotments and Gardens Association annual show with exhibits of fruit, flowers and vegetables grown by members plus cakes, jams and chutneys. Additional stalls and attractions include beekeepers, goats, chickens, crafts and a garden trail.

Children can use the play area and enter the special tomato growing competition.

Produce from local allotments will be on sale and refreshments are available.

On-site parking is free.

Entrance: 50p (children and members free.)

Oak Grove College, The Boulevard GO-Ride Games 2012 Saturday 18 August, 9am - 12pm Lancing Manor Park, Manor Road Lancing, BN15 0PH 01273 889691 contact@vcjubilee.co.uk ‘Italia in Piazzas’ Saturday 18 August, 9am - 5pm Italian Food Market East Street, Shoreham BN43 5DG

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I love the 70s Saturday 18 August at 7.45pm Music from the decade which gave the world lava lamps, bell-bottom flares and kipper ties.The new show features dynamic choreography, vibrant costumes, a live band and three lead vocalists who perform the most popular songs from the 1970s, such as Car Wash and Crocodile Rock. The high-octane mix of music covers everything from disco to rock and pop, featuring tracks by the most exciting artists of the decade including Blondie, Abba, Bay City Rollers, Sweet, T Rex, David Bowie, Donna Summer and many more.

Performer and founder Jane Forshaw-Ellis adds: “There are platform boots, leopard print and glitter! This show has it all, it’s a rollercoaster ride that nobody will want to get off. So whether audiences want to sit back and take a trip down memory lane or get their glad-rags on and boogie, it’s an uplifting show which will take everyone on a trip back to the 70s”

Worthing International Birdman Festival Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 August, 10am - 4pm The Pier, Marine Parade Worthing, BN11 3PX 01903 203252 www.worthingbirdman.co.uk Classic Car Show Sunday 19 August, 10am - 4pm The Rugby Park, Roundstone Lane BN16 4AX, 01273 462309 www.southernclassics.org.uk Ladies Stoolball Tournament Sunday 19 August, 10am - 6pm Pond Lane Recreation Ground, New Road and Durrington Lane. Durrington, BN13 2RH, 01903 261806 mynooshooz@aol.com Open Day at High Salvington Windmill Sunday 19 August, 2.30pm - 5pm Furze Road, High Salvington BN13 3BP, 01903 264409 www.highsalvingtonwindmill.co.uk The Syd Lawrence Orchestra’s concert Tuesday 21 August Arundel Castle opens its gardens for a unique musical opportunity. Music and dance lovers will have a unique chance to enjoy the music of the Syd Lawrence Orchestra at Arundel Castle’s stunning Collector Earl’s Garden, where romance and nostalgia will meet on a summer’s night. Tickets cost £25 and are available from www. arundelfestival.co.uk. Other Castle performances include award-winning classical vocal quartet Blake on Monday 20 August. Shakespeare’s The Tempest and The Taming of the Shrew between the 23 and 25 August at Arundel Castle.

Broadwater Community Association Car Boot Sale Monday 27 August (Bank Holiday) Sellers, 7am, Buyers, 9am Pitches cost the following: cars £8, vans or cars and trailers £12.

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Worthing Carnival Procession Monday 27 August, 12pm - 5pm From Grand Avenue to Steyne Gardens, 01903 246335 johnr29wa@yahoo.co.uk Worthing Unified Open Bowls Tournament Monday 27 August to Sunday 9 September, 9am - 5pm Beach House Park Lyndhurst Road, Worthing BN11 2EJ, 01903 505149 www.worthingunifiedbowls. co.uk Worthing Friendship Centre Thursday 30 August, 12 noon You are invited to join the group for lunch at the Broadwater pub.

Broadwater Street West, Worthing.

For all enquiries call Sue Coughlin on 01903 503291 Bugs and Butterflies Summer Family Fun Day Friday 31 August, 2pm to 8pm Looking for something to do with the kids? Well, look no further.

The Keystone Centre is offering all kinds of activities including crafts, Lego and hold an owl. In the evening, you can join in with the demonstrations in the arena and watch an amazing children’s circus and fire poi dance display (6pm). From 7pm to 8pm, purchase an eco-friendly paper lantern and fill the sky with colour!

Plus, there’s a BBQ, face painting, traditional fun and games, balloon modelling and more. The event is raising funds for the centre’s youth group and for Butterflies Breast Care Support Group (helping support patients and families through cancer treatments).

Entrance is free.

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Treading the boards We’ve selected the very best from West Sussex for a summer of superb theatre Classical Divas Sunday 19 August, 7.45pm All your favourite popular classical arias, musical hits and contemporary pop favourites will be delivered with impeccable finesse by these sensational sopranos.

Pavilion Theatre, Worthing Box Office: 01903 206206, worthingtheatres.co.uk Jim Davidson Thursday 23 August, 7.45pm Don’t miss the opportunity to see this legendary stand-up comic on this limited tour.

Described as wild, hysterical and dangerous – it promises a hilarious, adult evening out.

Pavilion Theatre, Worthing Box Office: 01903 206206, worthingtheatres.co.uk

Kiss Me, Kate Until 1 September, 7.30pm, Matinees 2.15pm As the cast rehearse a new, musical version of Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew, private conflicts threaten its success. Hannah Waddingham and Alex Bourne are directed by Trevor Nunn in this first class performance.

Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester.

Box Office: 01243 781312, cft.org.uk

Johan Persson

Catherine Ashmore

Paul Zerdin Thursday 9 August, 7.45pm Bringing ventriloquism to a new level. Brilliant, funny and surprisingly cool!

Pavilion Theatre, Worthing Box Office: 01903 206206, worthingtheatres.co.uk

The Glenn Miller Orchestra Sunday 26th August, 7.45pm This is a truly big band experience, featuring all your Miller favourites and capturing all the romance and glamour of the 40s.

Pavilion Theatre, Worthing Box Office: 01903 206206, worthingtheatres.co.uk Misery Tuesday 28 August to Saturday 1 September, 7.30pm (Matinees: Wednesday 2pm and Saturday 2.30pm) This stage adaptation of Stephen King’s classic will have your spine tingling - starring Philip Bulcock (Jersey Boys) and Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty).

Connaught Theatre, Worthing Box Office: 01903 206206, worthingtheatres.co.uk

The Soldiers Wednesday 22 August, 7.45pm These servicemen are heroes on the battlefield and at home.

The chart-topping trio have raised over half a million pounds for army charities. Now you can support them.

Pavilion Theatre, Worthing Box Office: 01903 206206, worthingtheatres.co.uk

Heartbreak House Until 25 August, 7.30pm, Matinees 2.15pm Derek Jacobi, Emma Fielding and Ronald Pickup star in George Bernard Shaw’s comic masterpiece in which the question of whether it is right to marry for money rather than love is hotly debated.

Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester. Box Office: 01243 781312, cft.org.uk

To book tickets for Worthing go to www.worthingtheatres.co.uk, 01903 206206. For Chichester cft.org.uk, 01243 781312

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We asked six Essentially Worthing readers what is it they love about living and working in Worthing.

Brogan Kirkby-Bott Deputy Youth Mayor As a young person living in Worthing I believe we are more than lucky to live in such an amazing town. We have so much available to us such as the beach, the Downs, theatres, parks and loads more, and I love that Worthing has something to offer people of all ages.

Robert Wilson The Dome Vintage Tea Room The real assets of Worthing are the sea views, the iconic buildings and the heritage.

Worthing is a classic British seaside resort and it is fantastic that historic buildings like the Dome have been restored. We really enjoy seeing visitors to our Vintage Tea Room soaking up the view whilst enjoying a classic cocktail or cream tea.

Ashley Jacobs Jacobs Steele Estate Agents.

I’ve lived in Worthing since I was five and I really love the community spirit that the town offers. When I am out and about I generally bump into people that I know and it’s great to catch up with people some of which you first met 50 years ago!

Also, as a local business owner, I have to sing the praises of Worthing’s excellent schools, shops, medical facilities, seafront and countryside and I can’t think of anywhere I would prefer to live.

Sue Dare Principal of Northbrook College, Sussex Obviously, what I think is best about Worthing and Adur is our College, particularly our superb new building at Broadwater which looks stunning when lit up at night. However, our proximity to country and sea has to also be one of Worthing and Adur’s greatest assets and one I am privileged to enjoy, be that when walking in the South Downs National Park or taking the time to reflect with a cup of tea at the Sea Lane cafe.

Billy Elliott Senior Animal Rescue Officer, WADARS It’s easy to take for granted where you live and considering which element of Worthing is my personal best I found quite a challenge, as once I started, I found there are so many. For me though, it has to be the abundance of large open spaces which are easily accessible, and even if I only have ten minutes to walk our dogs, that blast of fresh air always makes such a difference and gives me the opportunity to clear my mind and recharge my battery.

Julia Carrette Chief Officer, Worthing Council for Voluntary Service (WCVS) The view of the coast from Highdown Hill feels as if it is linked to Worthing and I can see that hill from the back door of my office just by Steyne Gardens. Spotting deer up there in one of the wooded walks areas felt a bit magical and I always think the miller picked a good resting place. The vibrant voluntary and community sector in Worthing is also inspiring.

Worthing may not be high profile but Worthing people do see issues and needs, which when acted on is pretty dynamic and contributes enormously to quality of life.

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Come fly with me Welcome aboard our new column. Every month, EW interviews the people behind the scenes that keep Shoreham Airport open for business. We start with the spotlight on Ric Belfield Airport Manager What’s the best thing about working at SA ?

It is an enormous privilege to work in such a beautiful place. The Jazz Art Deco Terminal Building, the stunning views across to the South Downs, Lancing College and the River Adur from the restaurant.

After a year running the airport, are you now a plane spotter ?

I grew up in the North West, plane spotting at Ringway airport and seeing the early Concorde and Harrier jets display at Woodford Aerodrome. It is fantastic a few short years on to live the dream and be involved in an airport with such a rich history.

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Proudest moments?

Starting the journey towards the vision of creating a long

How many people work at SA? There are currently 26 people in Air Traffic, Ground Operations, Fire and Rescue, Security, Finance, IT and Marketing. In addition to this there are in excess of 500 people who work on the airport in around 50 different businesses.

For example we have some of the best flying schools in the country such as Flying Time, Sussex Flying Club, Sky Leisure and the Real Flying Company, plus a strong group of aviation engineering and maintenance businesses . In addition, the British Army’s new Foxhound light protected patrol vehicle is being built at the airport by Ricardo and General Dynamics.

What are the biggest challenges managing the airport?

It can be summed up by the oft quoted immortal words of Harold MacMillan: “Events, my dear boy events”. However well you plan your day things happen and events will often take over as there is always something different happening, which means life is never dull at Shoreham Airport. The biggest challenge is to create a long term sustainable airport at the same time as balancing the demands of the wide variety of different stakeholders.

term sustainable airport, including bringing together some of the different interest groups. The restaurant, operated by well known local firm Truffles, is about to be refurbished in Jazz Art Deco style as the first step in returning the building to its former glory.

Who is your hero ?

Ellen MacArthur

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Reassuring and relaxed Bodyshapers Lancing is tried and tested by Terri from Essentially Worthing It was with some reservations I agreed to try out the equipment at Bodyshapers in Lancing as I had in my mind it was a ‘gym’ environment – how wrong I was! Feeling a little nervous I arrived for my appointment at 1pm in my tracky bottoms and t-shirt.

The owner, Angela, was there to greet me and after having a chat and running through a very simple health check all my fears just slipped away and it was time to start my workout.

There are 6 machines in total each of them working on a different set of muscles in your body. I started the first one and Angela was very thorough in telling me exactly where I had to sit and where to put my hands and feet. The machine was started up and although it seemed quite easy at first I was encouraged to work with the machine to maximise the effects. The more effort you put in – the better the results.

Angela stayed with me throughout my trial encouraging me to work a little harder and was reminding me how to position my elbows, legs, knees, feet, in fact every part of my body. It sounds complicated but believe me it isn’t.

And the best thing of all, as Angela said, I didn’t ache in the morning!

While I was there a few people came along enquiring whether they were ‘fit’ enough to use Bodyshapers and Angela took her time to listen to the various health issues they had, including fibromyalgia, back aches, trapped nerves and many more. Angela reassured all these people she would adjust the machines accordingly and sure enough all the people signed up for a trial workout.

One of the many benefits at Bodyshapers is they can help you out with a healthy eating plan too and monitor your progress – a bit like your own personal trainer at much less cost!

My experience there was great and I would recommend anyone to try it – what have you got to lose?

Bodyshapers 01903 755700 www.bsos.me

Bodyshapers delivers results and improves confidence Becca has lost 27 inches and 1 stone and 3lbs.

Becca joined in Nov 2011.

Tracy has lost 23.5 inches and 9lbs she also joined in Nov 2011.

Mother and daughter Tracey and Becca are thoroughly enjoying their workout sessions with Bodyshapers of Lancing not only have they seen drastic changes in shape and body tone they have also gained confidence This is what they had to say to Angela Prodger the owner of Bodyshapers Lancing BEFORE

Before we joined Bodyshapers we lacked confidence and didn’t like the way we looked. Our confidence has grown and now we feel so much better.

The team at Bodyshapers are so supporting and always making sure we as the customer are getting the best vip service. The difference with Bodyshapers is you are always motivated and encouraged, as part of the package they discuss the right foods to eat, you always get a eating plan which has really helped us to get on the right track. Thank you Bodyshapers for coming to Lancing.

Becca and Tracey

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Carats Café Bar is worth its weight in gold Jane Hicks seeks out Southwick’s hidden secret to find out what all the fuss is about

It has been said that Carats is Southwick’s best kept secret – and I could see why when I eventually found it! Set behind the A259 on Southwick Beach, this café is completely hidden from view by an industrial estate and docklands. But, being on the seaward side of the floating harbour and off the beaten track makes it attractively remote and peaceful – and well worth seeking out!

Proprietor Chris Kraskewski has owned the café for 11 years during which time he has done much to upgrade and extend the building. The day I chose to visit was not good weather-wise so I was surprised at the number of people who came in for coffee or a meal at lunchtime. Chris told me that most were locals – 70% from Hove and

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30% from Southwick – and that the business had largely grown up through word of mouth. He says that with space for 120 cars in the adjoining car park, during the summer months he can expect to receive up to 2½ thousand customers. For the last three years, Carats has held a five-star rating for cleanliness and quality.

The café accommodates up to 200 people with seating areas both inside and on the exterior patio areas. And Chris has plans for further extension and improvement of the building.

Carats is open every day of the week from 8am-5pm offering an extensive menu. Breakfasts are cooked on the griddle in order to reduce the fat content.

Snacks, hot and cold drinks are also available plus home-made ice cream. In addition to the regular main meals, there is a daily specials board offering three or four different lunchtime choices of good, wholesome food. The day I went, there was scampi with salad and chips, chicken curry, lasagne with salad and chips, or gammon, pineapple and egg with salad and chips which I thoroughly enjoyed.

All the food is home-made, nicely presented, and served at the table by polite and helpful staff. Beers, wines and spirits are also available.

Chris told me that he believes in buying good quality products and has fresh deliveries every day.

His meat comes from Smithfields in London and he gets fresh fish from the local fish market, in addition to some locally caught, such as sea bass which is cleaned on the beach in sea water – you can’t get fresher than that! Fish and chips are served on Fridays and there is also a kids’ menu.

Carats have recently introduced an evening menu for the summer months of July and August. The restaurant is open from 6pm-11pm on WednesdaySaturday with last orders at 9pm.

The menu includes starters at £5.95 such as local trio of scallops with a light lemon risotto

topped with sage leaf, cooked in light butter, goat’s cheese salad or, unusually, platter of pork pie with piccalilli, crostini and salad.

Main courses costing between £8.95 and £14.95 range from English favourites like gourmet burgers with salad and chips or charcoaled rib eye steak on vine tomatoes with crispy potato skins to continental dishes such as house tagliatelle or chicken fajitas and tortilla wraps. Desserts at £3.95 are hard to resist and include Carats specials like terrine with brulee figs or fruit surf, a wave of light lemon meringue with a rich Italian Morello cherry in a deep cherry sauce. Sounds wonderful!

To get there from Worthing, drive east on the A259 to Hove Lagoon. When you get to the traffic lights, turn right down Basin Road North and at the small roundabout, turn left.

Continue along this road (Basin Road South) past the fish market and over a number of ‘sleeping policemen’ for about a mile.

Eventually, you will come to a council pay & display car park and see the Carats signboard. The café can also be accessed from the other end on foot via the lock gates at Shoreham Port.

Council-run toilets (inc disabled) next door; dog friendly (inside and out); pram/buggy and disabled access; pay & display car park (free after 5pm)

THE DOWNLANDS CAFÉ UPPER BRIGHTON ROAD WORTHING Serving Traditional British Breakfast, Fresh cut Sandwiches, Homemade Soup, Tea, Coffee and Cake

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Kids eat free between 6pm and 7pm Tuesday to Sunday. Must be accompanied by one paying adult & be eating off the children’s Menu Buy one get one free on selected Meals, Tuesday’s 6pm-9pm Grab a free bucket of wings when 4 or more order steak Sundays - Thursday’s Get 20% off your food bill when ordering between 6pm and 6.45pm Wednesday - Sunday

Tel: 01903 877277/ 07415 111605 The Old Forge, Nepcote Lane, Findon BN14 0SE

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Rain or shine - it’s cocktail time Shades of Red and Summer Quencher are on the menu Generally, cocktails with spirits & liqueurs in them should be measured into 3 parts,this avoids the overpowering hit of alcohol that always makes you cough… and we have all suffered the after affects associated more with the lethal punch bowl!

All you need is a 25ml & 50ml spirit measure, a cocktail shaker, some classic Windsor cocktail glasses and some nice long tumblers, great for mixing up straight into the glass.

But remember! Always keep anything fizzy out of the shaker…

It makes such a mess!

Summer Quencher Blue Hawaiian Orange juice Pineapple juice Cranberry juice Angostura bitters Lemonade

Shake everything over ice…

But not the lemonade! Or mix it straight into a nice long tumbler!

Light rum Blue Curacao Pineapple juice Dash of coconut cream

This cocktail will give you not only a great colour but will give you a coconut fix as well!

Measure ingredients into a cocktail shaker over ice, shake well & serve

Stunning blush Cointreau Blush Cocktail

Pomegranate Shades of Red

Straight in to the tumbler over ice, you could use a splash of grenadine to give you different shades of pink!

A cocktail to give your taste buds something completely different & an intake of the healthful pomegranate juice!

Pink grapefruit juice Cointreau Splash of soda

Vodka Grand Marnier Pomegranate juice Lime

Shake ingredients over ice & serve in a classic Windsor cocktail glass.

VIN-ED designs unique commissioned cocktails to mark any occasion, cocktail events and hen parties 07884097558 for more information.

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School is out – activities are in!

Come rain or shine, there is plenty to choose from

Sports and more with Worthing Leisure Throughout the summer holidays Worthing Leisure offers a whole host of activities at a number of different locations.

There are intensive swimming lessons, Aquajets and snorkeling at the Aquarena; tennis and assault courses at Davison Leisure Centre; football and trampolining at the Worthing Leisure Centre; pottery and model engineers at Field Place and Oak Grove College offers baking to beach volley-ball. Check out the summer brochure (available to download from the website) for a full listing of activities.

Information from: www. worthingleisure.co.uk, 01903 502237 Brooklands Pleasure Park, Worthing Summer opening times: 10.30pm to 5pm There really is something for everyone here with pony rides, summertime paddling pool, trikes, trampolines, bouncy castles, indoor ball pool, children’s play park, pirate motor boats and the unique “Diddly’s” miniature train. There is even a special playground for children with some disabilities. We Play Too Phase II includes an

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additional wheelchair swing, musical sensory equipment, sensory springers, a themed bench and assisted saddles for the pony rides. In addition, We Cycle Too! has been created to enable children with disabilities to experience the joy of cycling. Entrance is free, but charges apply for some attractions.

Brighton Road, Worthing, 07967 361847 High Salvington Windmill Opening times: first and third Sunday in the month, April to September, 2.30pm to 5.00pm Come and enjoy a guided tour of this beautiful working eighteenth century black post mill including the nineteenth century Glynde wind pump and rescued granary.

Refreshements are available and there is a shop and toilet facilities. Admission: adults £1, accompanied children and members free.

Furze Road, High Salvington, Worthing, www. highsalvingtonwindmill.co.uk Pirates Days Thursday 2 and Tuesday 7 August, 10am to 4.30pm Shiver me timbers – the pirates are here! The Raven Tor Living History Group will be

bringing pirates’ adventures to life.

Kids are invited to enjoy their demonstrations, have a go at such vital skills as fencing and archery and listen to the talltales of the story teller at this terrific event. Usual admission prices apply.

Arundel Castle, Arundel, www. arundelcastle.org Sussex Wildlife Trust Throughout the summer holidays The trust is running a whole range of brilliant, wild activities for children across Sussex. These include: survival skills, crafts, rock pooling, games and bushcraft.

Children do not need to be accompanied, but all are asked to bring a packed lunch, wear

appropriate clothing and sun screen, if needed. A day’s activities cost just £12 for Sussex Wildlife Trust members and £15 for non-members. Times and activities vary by venue and must be booked in advance.

For details, please visit the site: www.sussexwildlifetrust.org. uk/events email swtbookings@ sussexwt.org.uk or phone 01273 497561.

Shoreham Fort Opening hours: any reasonable time between dawn and dusk Explore some Sussex history at the last fort of its kind in the country. It’s a fascinating site and entrance is free.

Forthaven, Shoreham Beach, Shoreham, 07787 994815, www.shorehamfort.co.uk

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Thursday 2 August and Wednesday 22 August, 10am/11.30am/2pm Let your kids STOMP this summer! This fabulous performing arts organisation will help your child understand the basic building blocks of rhythm and encourage them to explore performance and music using everyday objects. No prior knowledge of dance or music is necessary. Simply arrive wearing comfortable loose clothing and sturdy footwear and get ready to STOMP! Workshops run from 10am -11am for children aged 5 to 7, £7 per child; 11.30am – 12.30pm for children aged 8 to 11, £7 per child and 2pm – 3.30pm for children 11-16, £8 per child.

Fairy Tales Of The Unexpected Friday 10 August, 11am A magical adventure into the land of fairy tales where old plots are given new twists and laughter and delight is guaranteed.

Tickets cost £8.00 Ropetackle Arts Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham, West Sussex 01273 464440, www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

High School Rocks!

Sunday 5 August, 6.30pm A high-energy, foot-stomping, totally interactive production featuring all the very best hits from High School Musical 1, 2 and 3, Hannah Montana, Camp Rock and Glee!

Pavilion Theatre, Worthing, www. worthingtheatres.co.uk, 01903 206206 Activities at the Museum Throughout the holidays, 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday, 10.30am to 4.30pm Saturdays There are loads of free activities for local people at the museum during the holidays from fossil hunts on the beach to ‘Get Crafty!’ workshops. Find out more and book your place by contacting the museum staff on 01903 738100 or at museum@littlehampton-tc. gov.uk Littlehampton Museum Manor House, Church Street, Littlehampton. West Sussex.

Tiddlers and Toddlers Monday mornings, 10am to 12 noon This parent and toddler group invites you to join them for a morning of good company and excellent entertainment for the little ones. There is free play for toddlers, a soft area for babies and an outside area (weather permitting). Tea, coffee and homemade cake is on offer for adults and snacks and drinks for children. Just turn up!

United Reformed Church hall, Heene Road, Worthing

Children’s film favourites at Ropetackle Saturday 4 August, 11am Winnie The Pooh and Tigger Too, 11am. Tickets: £3.50 Saturday 25 August, 11am Dolphin Tale £3.50

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visit www.cwvet.co.uk/blog.

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Birdman 2012 Takes Off …

How many will “fly” this year from Worthing Pier?

The 5th Worthing International Birdman Competition will be held from Worthing Pier over the weekend of 18th and 19th August 2012.

The International Birdman event is a non-powered flying competition for birdmen and women attempting to defy gravity and “fly” from a platform constructed to the southern end of Worthing Pier. The platform is west facing and is made out of scaffolding; the width of the platform is approximately 12 ft (3.7m).

The platform stands approximately 35 ft (10.67m) above sea level so it’s quite an experience for our contestants.

The Birdman event first took to the skies in 1971 from the lifeboat pier in Selsey. In 1978 the organisers were told that they could no longer use this pier and so the event moved along the coast to Bognor Regis where it grew in popularity until 2007.

When Bognor Pier was shortened, safety concerns were raised over the depth of water and in 2008 the event moved again; this time to sunny Worthing.

There are 3 classes for entrants to choose from but their wingspan must not exceed 30ft.

Leonardo Da Vinci - serious competitors who design and build their own craft.

Condor - serious competitors who use modified hang gliders.

Kingfishers - fun competitors; the comic entries who raise money for charity.

The Leonardo and Condor competitors will fly on both Saturday 18th August and Sunday 19th August but Kingfishers, the fun class, will only compete on the Sunday.

Flying commences at 12.15pm each day but there is also a supplementary programme of entertainment to delight spectators.

On Saturday 18th August Vocademy and the Worthing Silver Band will perform on the stage located near to the Beach Office; at 1.50pm Toy Story will be the free movie on the beach. On Sunday 19th August the world champion Jet Ski team will be joining us again to thrill the crowds with their skills; and the Littlehampton Steel Band and Local Group Namaqua will be performing on the stage. This year, our friends at Bartie’s Boutique will be holding a quality craft market from Splash Point to the Pavilion Theatre in conjunction with the event.

The best viewing area is on the beach between the Denton Lounge and the Lido. However, if you wish to avoid the crowds then Saturday usually attracts fewer spectators. On Sunday, if you want to experience the courageous and zany antics of the fun flyers, head to the west of the Lido where speakers will convey all of the commentary.

Worthing Birdman 2012 is all systems go for take-off. Make sure you have the date in your diary…

The Worthing International Birdman 2012 Takes Off ……

Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th August From Worthing Pier

Free Event Flying starts at 12.15pm each day Additional entertainment includes, Movie on the Beach, World Class Jetski Display team, Bands and Singers

Click on www.worthingbirdman.co.uk for more information

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There’s nothing so tranquil, or so uplifting, as a beautiful English garden in summer. And after those chilly weeks earlier in the year, (remember those?) residents at The Shelley, Worthing’s luxury care home, are looking forward to enjoying a healthy dose of fresh air and sunshine.

The Shelley’s large, secluded garden is the perfect place to while away an hour or so – and many of the residents’ rooms open directly on to a sunny patio, with their own private planting area, comfortable garden furniture and a parasol that’s just right for enjoying the morning newspaper and a fresh brewed coffee. Many other rooms have a garden view, so there’s always something interesting to see, whatever the time of year.

Owner, Marlene Sanders comments “Whether they’re tending the garden, planting out their own plants or simply feeding all the visiting birds and squirrels, our residents can find plenty to do, if they want to. But if their idea of having fun in the garden is simply sitting back and enjoying the beauty of our surroundings, they can do that, too. Our water feature is a lovely tranquil spot, and looks particularly good when the outdoor lights come on in the evenings. There’s something about the gentle sound of bubbling water that really soothes the mind and makes everyone feel better.”

What better place to enjoy Pimm’s O’clock on a sunny afternoon?

Activities, trips and outings are organised throughout the year and residents hold regular meetings on the

entertainment programme to decide where they want to go or what they want to do.

Whether we’re planning, working or relaxing, it’s great to get out there in the garden and now summer’s well and truly here, it sounds as though everyone at The Shelley will be busy doing all three.

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Essentially Worthing was delighted to attend the launch of The Worthing and Adur Chamber of Commerce’s new Tourism and Hospitality Group, led by Sheryl Tipton.

Working with Visit Worthing and the Worthing Town Centre Initiative the aim is to further raise the profile of the towns as tourist destinations and bring more visitors to our area, through improved collaboration between the many local businesses, networking organisations, magazines and newspapers, hospitality and attraction providers.

Our town’s heritage was high on the list of priorities, as was our excellent location of split coast and countryside. The forum also highlighted the need to further promote to both the younger and family markets and add continued support to the growing number of town events, such as the recent Kitesurfing and Food and Drink festivals.

Other topics such as Sports Events, Buying Local, Shopping facilities, Theatre links, Greener Tourism, the South Downs National Park and nightlife/cafe culture were all discussed and again will be points for further review.

Worthing and Adur do have a lot to offer and Essentially Worthing are happy to be involved in enhancing every opportunity we have to showcase ourselves and promote our areas.

If you want to get involved in promoting Worthing please visit these websites for information. www.visitworthing.co.uk www.worthingtowncentre.co.uk www.worthingandadur.co.uk www.essentiallyworthing.co.uk

Saturday 14 July saw 28 kitesurfers take on the wind and waves in Worthing, battling it out in The Big Air Open Kitesurfing Classic which was held for the first time in the town.

The Big Air Open, based on a ‘how high can you jump format’, was organised by Worthing based kitesurfer Lewis Crathern and Breathe Unity, and supported by Worthing Borough Council.

In the men’s ladder local brothers Dan and Ollie Sweeney (RRD/Hadlow) impressed and stormed through to the quarter finals as did other local Kev Maguire (Best Kiteboarding / 5X British Tour Senior Champion). Experienced British Tour Pro rider Martyn Hogg (Flexifoil) also made it through and was joined by an array of local and not so local kitesurfers who fought there way up the scoreboard ladder.

The female riders coped with the changing conditions very well changing down kites as the wind strengthened. By lunchtime the Worthing Effect had fully established itself at the event site.

Spectators were basking in the sunshine whilst riders took on the 22mph South Westerly winds. The ladies side of the ladder was extremely exciting and did conclude with a full set of results.

The running order for the men was halted nearing the quarter final stage after 17 heats. A large back front had tracked through which became a concern for the riders and effectively ended heats for the day. The event was however hailed a success by everyone involved, and the day concluded with the ladies’ podium and prizes for ‘Mens Best Wipe Out Avoidance’ and ‘Most Stylish’ awarded.

As there was no official one winner of The Big Air Open the prize money, sponsored by Kingsley Eco Solutions, was put behind the bar by a unanimous decision supported by the sponsor at the celebratory after party.

Ladies’ Results 1st Place: Natasha Stipp / Andrina Kelly (Best Kiteboarding) 2nd Place: Henrietta Durbin 3rd Place: Karolina Kurek Other Results Mens Best Wipe Out Avoidance: James Inkpen (Best) Most Stylish: Martyn Hogg (Flexifoil) The organisers expressed a huge thank to the judges Ali Barrett, Luke Dennis and Jim Gaunt as well as to all the marshals, volunteers and everyone who showed support for the event.

The main sponsors of The Big Air Open 2012 were Worthing Borough Council, Kingsley Eco Solutions, Breathe Unity and Windmachine with Kiteworld, The Kite Show, Splash FM, Essentially Worthing and Brighton Active being the media partners.

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So the latest Splash FM Garden Party has just passed by. Months of planning involving dozens of local companies and organisations has ended for another year. But how did the Splash FM Garden Party, Worthing’s biggest annual live music event come into being? It all started in the summer of 2002 when five groups were competing to secure the local radio licence for Worthing.

Here at Splash FM we thought it would be a great publicity stunt for our forthcoming application to stage a free concert for Worthing in the wonderful setting of Steyne Gardens.

For the very first show we made a stage made out of two articulated lorry trailers and a borrowed lighting rig. We put on a show featuring Liverpool 70s band ‘The Real Thing’. We had no idea how many people would show up. We need not have worried! Clearly the people of Worthing enjoyed the fledgling concert and it’s become an annual fixture for ten years now.

Of course the concert has grown from strength to strength, particularly since it evolved into The Garden Party (in 2009) though

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the economics meant a small charge had to be made. This was outweighed by vastly improved facilities; security, a bar, catering, video screens, state of the art sound and light, huge stage and of course lots of toilets!

Choosing the right acts is key to a good turn out (along with the weather!) and a team of four of us toil over the decision for some weeks and always involves a lot of research and watching the acts’ performances elsewhere.

However, this year we saved ourselves the agony of that decision and had a public vote with Navi (Michael Jackson) and Los Palmas 6 (Madness) topping the public vote.

Thankfully we were able to book them and the attendance was absolutely amazing! No doubt it helped that following weeks of torrential rain, the weather finally turned for the better in the nick of time!

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In the meantime, thanks to all the people who supports us to make the annual extravaganza possible and to you for being there!

If you wish to contact us, we can be reached at gardenparty@splashfm.com For further information, please contact David Cunningham (Group Operations Director) on 01903 233005, or e-mail david.cunningham@ mediasoundholdings.com

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We love watching sport but Dr Sarah questions whether we love getting active ?

Wasn’t it great to see the Torch in our town? I left work bang on time and legged it up the road to meet up with my family and got there with seconds to spare. Of course it was only a giant flaming ginger snap but somehow it was also strangely moving. Nice so many people turned out to cheer on the Torch Bearers and to get behind this event hosted on home ground. But then the British do love a sporting event. There’s nothing like a big tournament or match to spur us on, straight down to the supermarket to get the beers in and park up on the sofa. We like sport. Watching it, that is.

A saunter along the seafront on any sunny day will reveal that, as a nation, we’re no athletes. Shot putting apart, look at any of the Olympians if you are still in any doubt about the benefits of diet and exercise. Nowhere to rest your pint on any of them. Of course, these are people who ‘do’ sport for a job, and don’t have to find time to exercise in between work, childcare and all that sport to watch on TV. I was assessing a young-ish man the other day with suspected angina pain. I asked him how often he was active enough, either in work or leisure to raise a sweat or get breathless. The question drew a blank, as he mentally ran through his day: driving to work, sitting at desk, few bevvies on way home, tv dinner, bed. I had to CT scan another lady with a potentially worrying story and abdominal pain because she was too big for me to examine clinically and garner any useful information. Our children prefer virtual sports to actually getting outdoors and playing with friends. I’ve become the sort of Victorian parent I despised as a child, encouraging my recalcitrant youngsters out in all weathers with nothing but a stick and a whippet to play with. Wii? DS? No chance. They would all have Childline on speed dial, if only they had mobile phones. Strange, they can’t seem to get through on the two tin cans and bit of string I suggested.

The point is, with all this sport going on around us, what are WE actually DOING ourselves to keep active? I think the distinction between sport and activity is important. Many people have a perfectly legitimate and well founded fear of lycra and feel

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intimidated by the whole gym thing, or cliquey sports clubs .It can be expensive and timeconsuming too. But there are low-cost, lycra-free opportunities every day to burn a few extra calories and tone a flaccid muscle or two. Could you cycle or walk to work? Could you take the stairs instead of the lift?

Could you go for a quick walk or run at lunchtime or after work?

I have a skipping rope which I bought for under £5, and ok, I can only use it under cover of darkness for fear of alarming the neighbours, but it’s absolutely GUARANTEED to get you sweaty in about 30 seconds, with no special gear, no fancy club and without leaving home. If you say you don’t have the time, what you actually mean is you don’t have the inclination.

It seems such an awful drag to get out there and get all sweaty when a chilled bottle of chardonnay beckons. Yet the benefits of getting fitter do have a knock-on effect on the rest of our lives. Paradoxically, using more energy seems to generate more energy. Regular

exercise can do wonders for mood and positive thinking too. There’s nothing quite like the smug after-glow from a little hobble round the block.

If ex-soldiers with one or more limbs blasted off in active service can make it up Everest, then that should erase all our excuses for not getting more active. It’s about wanting to.

It’s about self-respect.

It would be wonderful if part of the Olympic legacy left behind after the Games is over could be that more of us take an interest in activity and sport for fun. It’s not just for the elite, for athletes. We’ve all got bodies like that underneath the layers of pork pies and crisps.

Go for a walk and find your inner Olympian!

Dr Sarah trained in medicine at King’s College, London, and now works in the Emergency Department at Worthing Hospital.