Essentially Worthing Magazine - December 2012

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AND BEYOND

The Spirit of

Christmas EW readers tell us what they love about the festive season

WORTHING’S YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS James Dixon spends time with Blueprint 22

FORGET THE WINE AND FIZZ

Our wine expert says drink Port this year

HAPPY HOLIDAYS Your full local guide to what’s on this Christmas

Littlehampton Lancing Shoreham Southwick Steyning Storrington Arundel Findon

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Check your Christmas lights Safety tips from Nigel at Panic Services

Are your old Christmas lights still Safe?

Whether you are indulging in a few twinkling white icicles or you’re planning a full on festive light extravaganza, if you are adding some festive bling to your home this Christmas make sure you do it safely. To help prevent the most common electrical problems, here are a few simple precautions and checks for you to consider before you put up your festive lights this Christmas: Never: n use lights outdoors unless specifically designed for such use n connect different sets of lights together n remove or change bulbs while the chain is connected to the electricity supply n overload sockets and try to avoid the use of extension leads or adaptors n use or attempt to repair lights that are damaged or faulty – replace them Always: n check that your Christmas lights are not damaged or broken before use and look out for loose wires. n ensure all outdoor lights are connected via a 30mA RCD protected socket indoors. An RCD will provide added protection against electric shock. n replace failed bulbs as soon as possible to prevent overheating. n use only replacement bulbs of the same type and rating as those originally supplied with the lights. n switch Christmas lights off and unplug them before you go out or go to bed.

If you are concerned about the safety of your Christmas lights then it may be time to invest in a new set.

Here a couple of our recommendations when looking for new Christmas Lights: What to consider when buying new lights: Look for low voltage: The safest Christmas lights operate at ‘low voltage’ because they are powered by a safety extra low voltage transformer. This will significantly reduce the risk of electric shock, even if there is a fault or a bulb breaks.

Choose LEDs: The most common types of Christmas lights use either traditional filament (incandescent) light bulbs or LEDs (light emitting diodes). Christmas lights that use traditional filament bulbs can operate at either mains voltage or extra low voltage, whereas LEDs only operate at extra low voltage which is safer.

Are they rain-proof ? If you are using lights outdoors you need to check that they are rain-proof. If they are they should be marked with a water drop symbol or an IP Code. The higher the IP code, the greater the degree of protection. To ensure that Christmas lights are safe for outdoor use, the IP number should be 3 or more.

Christmas Lights Safety Information.

Where can you find the information you need?

I have created a downloads section of my website to answer any questions you have relating to safety in your home. Please visit www.panicservices.co.uk/christmas/

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www.ifsnet.co.uk Independent Financial Advice for mortgages, protection, pensions & investments; specialising in retirement planning, pension review work; having group scheme experience from a commercial background, I can help companies and their employees with their pensions and benefits schemes.

Please contact Matthew Sedgley on 07900 927817 Independent Financial Solutions (IFS) is the trading name of DMJ Associates which is an appointed representative of Adviser Business Solutions Ltd who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

Registered address 227 London Road, North End, Portsmouth PO2 9AJ. Registered in England and Wales No 3749669.

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage

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TAKE INSIDE EW DECEMBER ISSUE 3 Take Five

Tom and Jack open their hearts to EW

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Essential Diary

Christmas starts here with all local events

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Essentially for Kids

Festive fun for the kids

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For a little while, Heart FM presenters Jack Hayes and Tom Evans will enter the magical world of pantomime in The Wizard of Oz. We ask them to relate how the story would operate in their own lives.

The Wizard of Oz is all about finding your dreams. What are yours?

10 Treading The Boards

From Bay City Rollers to Sleeping Beauty

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Essential Food and drink

Try Port this Christmas

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Essential Food and drink

Yummy rolled turkey recipe

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Essential People

Blueprint22 talks to EW

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Essential People

Christmas 6 Of The Best

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Essential Profile

Focus on Shoreham Airport and Henry House

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Essential Care

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Essential Business

Business Bites from Helen Scott

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Essential Splash

Paul Williams reflects on 2012

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Essential Directory

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Essential Health

Dr Sarah has the last word in 2012

Tom: Making it through December! Getting up at 4am for the breakfast show and then putting on an amazing performance at the Pavilion will be tough but fun!

Jack: Since playing for Spurs or being a rock star hasn’t materialised, I want my wife and son to always love me (or at least like me a bit).

Tin Man is looking for his heart; Lion is looking for courage and Scarecrow for a brain. What do you feel would make your personality complete?

Tom: Ask my wife, she’s got a long list! I think I have a little of most of the above, but maybe I need a little tweek here and there to inch me towards perfection.

Jack: A big dose of subtleness would do the trick. I have a habit of speaking my mind and that sometimes gets me into a spot of bother.

If you could embark on an adventurous journey, where would you go and why?

Tom: Everest! I always wanted to conquer the peak of all peaks. Also, I’d love to sail around the world – but only on a luxury yacht.

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Jack: I would love to travel the Amazon River. I can only imagine what you would see on that trip.

You are both very successful breakfast radio presenters. Tell us what enticed you to perform in pantomime.

Tom: It’s the one thing I’ve always wanted to have a go at. Plus it’s fun – people come for a laugh and we’re there to give them one.

Jack: If I’m honest, it’s because I’ve always fancied having a go, because I’m a show-off. But not as big a one as my dear friend and co-host Tom! What attractions does Worthing offer in the winter months?

Tom: Worthing has an amazing seafront. No matter what the weather, it’s always worth a walk down the pier.

Jack: Lots! I love the Dome cinema, because is it truly old school and feels like going to the cinema should.

Tom Evans and Jack Hayes will be appearing as Wilfred Zanola and Archie Davaz, the travelling showmen, in The Wizard of Oz from Thursday 13 December until Sunday 6 January at The Pavilion Theatre, Worthing.

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The Essential Local Guide To Christmas Events

The Southwick and Shoreham Country Market Friday mornings, 9.15 - 11am.

The market is held in the Porter Room at the Southwick Community Centre in Southwick Street. There will be homemade cakes, savouries, jams as well as honey and free range eggs.

In addition there is a large selection of handmade knitted toys and children’s clothing For further information contact 01273 706669 Art Exhibition Wednesday 28 November to 13th December INTOLERANCE an exhibition of installation art by Pamela Davidoff. St Paul’s Centre, Chapel Road Worthing BN11 1EE. More information from 07802 720752 or see www. pameladavidoff.co.uk

Morning Melodies Saturday 1 December, 11.30am – 12.30pm Presented by Marcus Martin: Piano & Organ.

Frank Semus: Harmonica.

Doors open and Coffee from 11am. Admission Free. Donations to The Queen Alexandra Hospital Home.

Worthing Baptist Church, Christchurch Road, Worthing Advent Supper with Christmas music Saturday 1 December, 7pm Seasonal supper with carols and festive favourites played on clarinet, keyboard & guitar.

Complimentary glass of mulled wine. Raffle. Bar by donation. £6.50 St Mary’s of the Angels Church

Christmas Market Saturday 1 December 11am – 4pm Craft and Gift Stalls, Games, Cakes and Refreshments Light lunches served between 12.30 and 2pm Plus the puppets at selected times in the Church St George’s Church, St George’s Road, Worthing Victorian Christmas Market Saturday 1 December, 10am to 3.30pm A Victorian Christmas Market to celebrate 175 years of the Church being the centre of our community. Come and see Father Christmas in his Parlour.

The stalls include Traditional Wooden Toys, Wreaths and Holly Balls, Candles, Christmas Puddings and many more.

There will be Carol Singers and Craft Demonstrations amongst the Activities.

Refreshments will include a Hog Roast.

St Mary’s Church, Goring-by-Sea A Jubilee Scottish Party Saturday 1 December, 7 – 10.30pm Come along and listen, sing & dance to live Accordion music.

Bring your own drinks. Light refreshments & mulled punch served. £7 inc grand raffle.

To reserve tickets Contact NSPCC Branch Treasurer – Shirley Verenne. 01903 238785 The English Martyrs Church, Goring Way, Nr Goring Station Barties Boutique Outdoor Market Saturday 1 December, 9am – 5.30pm We’re getting all set for Chirstmas with our outdoor town centre market. We are still taking bookings for the last few stalls. You could share a stall and gazebo with a friend.

South Street, Worthing

Christmas Carols Saturday 1 December, 10.30am – 2.30pm The Salvation Army Band will be playing carols in the Town Centre Coffee Morning Saturday 1 December, 10am - 1.00pm Broadwater Cemetery tree appeal Coffee morning and Bazaar The Salvation Army, 9-13 Crescent Road BN11 1RL Christmas Fair Saturday 1 December, 12 – 7pm Come along to our Christmas Fair - part of the Festive Art Trail. Santa will kick off the event with his belly dancing Elf and there are many stalls selling arts and crafts, jewellery, knitting, crochet, and Mongolian cashmere. Christmas decoration crochet workshop, live music, mini treatments and cup-cakes!

Plus a selection of paintings, sculptures, prints and photos from some of the 22 SWAG (Sunny Worthing Arts Group) artists. Refreshments available Henry House Hot Pool & Therapy Centre, Heene Road, Worthing. 01903 232875 www.henryhouse.net info@ henryhouse.org.uk

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Homefield Park Christmas Event Saturday 1st December, 1 - 4pm Father Christmas will be here.

With many stalls and games, mince pies and mulled wine.

All proceeds will go to the Friends of Homefield Park Group.

See the Heritage Lottery bid proposals and speak to local council members.

Sydney Walter Centre, Sussex Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 1DS Sussex Family Christmas Fair Sunday 2 December, 10.30am - 4pm Over 50 stalls, amazing Santa’s Grotto, Christmas gifts & decorations, toys, festive food & wine, contemporary crafts, health & beauty gifts, jewellery, stylish baby and children products, & unique home accessories.

Free parking, refreshments & raffle. £2 - £1.50 for seniors, Kids go free. The Charmandean Centre. www.sussexfamilychristmas fair.co.uk

Christmas Concert Sunday 2 December, 3 – 5pm Come and enjoy an afternoon of mince pies, festive music and more at East Worthing Baptist Church, Pendine Avenue.

This is a FREE concert. The Northbrook concert band will entertain you with a selection of Christmas music, songs, and carols to sing along to.

Sussex Keyboard & Organ Club Wednesday 5 December, 7.30pm Feature Brett Wales in concert on at the Queen Street Centre, Queen Street, Worthing.

Free Parking. Refreshments and a Raffle Visitors welcome £6

Homefield Park Christmas Event Sunday 2nd December, 11am - 1pm Chris Hare: Local historian will be running an event to record people’s memories of Homefield Park. All welcome.

Sydney Walter Centre, Sussex Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 1DS

Light Up a Life Christmas Tree switch on Wednesday 5 December, 10am Come along and join the Rotary Club and Mayor of Worthing as the Christmas Tree is lit and Davison School Choir will be singing carols.

Montague Place, Worthing.

If you have any questions about Light Up a Life please call 01903 706329

Christmas Fayre Monday 3 December, 11am – 3pm Free entry. Stalls include: Arts and Crafts, Wrapping Paper, Christmas Cards and Christmas refreshments. Raffle and Christmas Music. Highdown Vineyards Worthing, BN12 6PG. For more information and to hire a stall, please call 07590 505 751 or 07816 182158

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The Royal Arcade Christmas Party Thursday 6 December, 5 – 8pm Join us in the arcade for a Christmas feast of fun! All the shops will be open late and will include gifts, wrapping and a whole host of ideas to get you in the festive spirit! There will also be a luxury raffle. The Royal Arcade, Worthing, BN11 3AY. For more details call Vanilla Bags: 01903 212165 Community Yule Tide celebration of words and music Thursday 6 December, 7pm This Christmas celebration will include various musical performances throughout the evening. Just turn up. Retiring collection in aid of St Barnabas House. St Symphorian’s Church, New Road, Durrington.

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A free Christmas concert at

East Worthing Baptist Church Pendine Avenue

3pm – 5pm Sunday 2nd December.

Northbrook Concert Band

will entertain you with a selection of Christmas music, songs from the shows and more Plus CAROLS to sing along with.

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FVRA ‘The Spirit of Christmas’ Friday 7 December, 5 - 7.30pm A late night shopping and community event A variety of events and stalls arranged along King’s Parade, Findon and some of the shops/businesses will be organising special activities in their premises. Singing from Vale School and All Saints’ Church. Christmas music from Lancing Silver Band and a visit from Father Christmas plus many other attractions and lots of delicious food. The evening will truly reflect ‘The Spirit of Christmas’.

Festive Concert Friday 7 December, 2.15pm Voices Together invite you to start the Festive season at Emmanuel Church Hall, St Michael’s/Heene Road, Worthing.

An afternoon of winterwarming music, verse and tea for a mere £3! Tickets from choir members, ring 01903 242171, or at the door.

Christmas Market Saturday 8 December, 10.30am 3.30pm Free Entry, 30 + Stalls The Woodland Centre, Woodland Avenue, Rustington.

BN16 3HB. Christmas Fayre Saturday 8 December, 10am – 2pm Many stalls, games, food available in the cafe and BBQ outside.

Also featuring Davison School Choir.

Cornerstone Methodist Church.

Bartie’s Boutique Saturday 8 & Saturday 15 December, 10am – 4pm Not yet done all your Christmas shopping? Well not to worry because Bartie’s Boutique, Worthings Contemporary Market, has put together a one-stopshop stuffed to the rafters with Christmas goodies.

With over 30 stalls of locally crafted, new and handmade goods, this market brings you the best of Worthing talent, and lots of exciting Christmas gifts and accessories.

We caught up with Rachel and Jess at the last Boutique and they told us “Christmas is a really great time for our artists and makers. Choosing the right event to sell at over this period is crucial.

There will be 2 indoor Christmas Markets at St Pauls, Chapel Road, Worthing on Saturday the 8th December and Saturday 15th December and we are offering some beautiful products from Sussex’s finest artists crafters and small businesses, from original art to handmade jewellery, organic skin care to that special something for the home.”

As ever Bartie’s Boutique is offering free gift wrap with profits going to Cancer Research UK. Now there is a good reason to go shopping!

St Pauls, Chapel Road Worthing www.bartiesboutique.co.uk

01903 232323 Professional • Reliable • Efficient Service With our fleet of Saloon, Hatchback, Estates & MPV’s seating 1 to 8 passengers We have a Vehicle for All Occasions.

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Golden Purple’s Christmas Fayre Saturday 8 December 10.30am – 3.30pm Christmas Gifts Galore plus bargain priced refreshments at our Christmas Fayre, admission is free so please come along.

Lancing Parish Hall, South Street, Lancing for more info please call 07717 504635 Jumble Sale Saturday 8 December, from 10am til its gone.

Arrive early or the best bargains will be gone! In aid of Worthing & District Cats Protection Emmanuel URC, Heene Road. www.cats.org.uk/worthing Cribs From Around The World Sunday 9 December, from 5pm You are invited to an exhibition of over 60 Cribs collected by Libby Purves who will attend the Opening Ceremony. Admission Free Donations to “Young Carers”. Emmanuel United Reformed Church St Michael’s Road Details of further viewing times can be found at http:// emmanuelurc.net Carol Concert Sunday 9 December, 3pm The Salvation Army Carol Concert at The Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbott Road, Worthing. Tickets from Box Office 01903 206206 £7 & £9 “Light up a Life” Concert Monday 10 December, 4.30pm and 7pm The Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbott Road, Worthing.

Coffee Morning Tuesday 11 December, 10am – 12 noon The West Sussex Coeliac Group is holding a coffee morning at Green Cuisine, 37 Rowlands Road, Worthing.

Gluten free refreshments available. For more information please contact the Group Organiser William Andrews 01902 521850

Christmas Lunch Wednesday 12 December, from 12noon Full Christmas lunch served at the Welcome In. 9-13 Crescent Road, Worthing BN11 1RL Carol Concert Thursday 13 December, 7.30pm Carol Concert by The Rowland Singers with soloists The Quartettes. Offington Park Methodist Church. South Farm Road, Worthing. Tickets: Adult £8, Child £2 available from 01903 238792, or on the door. www.rowlandsingers.co.uk Fun Book Quiz Thursday 13 December, 7.30 – 9.45pm The West Sussex Writers are pleased to be hosting a fun book quiz. Included in the quiz will be picture and puzzle rounds, multiple choice and fill in the blanks. There is an optional knockout round to win a bottle of Cava too! A glass of mulled wine, mince pie and tea & coffee are included in the price. Extra wine can also be purchased on the night. Additional book & booze prize raffle. Entry fees on the night, £3 for members £5 for non-members/guests. Free entry for saver members. Newcomers always welcome Heene Road Gallery, Worthing www.westsussexwriters.co.uk Store Collections Thursday 13 & Friday 14 December, all day Come and support us with our collections at Tesco Extra Durrington.

For more information please call the Fundraising Team 01903 254777.

Wear a Santa Suit Day! Friday 14 December Would you like to get festive and raise money for St Barnabas House?

If so, then don’t miss our ‘Wear a Santa Suit Day’ Follow this link for more details www.stbarnabas-hospice.org.uk

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Bartie’s Boutique Saturday 15 December, 10am – 4pm As ever, Bartie’s Boutique is offering free gift wrap with profits going to Cancer Research UK. Now there is a good reason to go shopping!

St Pauls, Chapel Road Worthing www.bartiesboutique.co.uk

Carol Concert Thursday 20 December, 7.30pm Carol Concert by The Rowland Singers with guests The Nick Reynolds Christmas Jazz Trio. The Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbott Road, Worthing.

Tickets: Adult £9, Child £3 available from 01903 238792 or 01903 206206 or on the door www.rowlandsingers.co.uk

Christmas Party Saturday 15 December, 7.30pm Featuring 60s and 70s Soul band Rhythm Method West Worthing Working Mens Club, 117 Elm Grove, Worthing BN11 5JP. Tickets £6.

Call 07912 076865 or email: neilgiofrancis@stbh.org.uk for more information.

Christmas Lunch Thursday 20 December, from 12noon Full Christmas lunch served at the Welcome In. 9-13 Crescent Road, Worthing BN11 1RL

Christmas Wellbeing & Gift Fair Saturday 15 December, 9.30 - 4pm Colour analysis. Talk, pamper tasters, unique gifts & handcrafts. Lucky dip in aid of Parkinson’s UK. Admission 20p. Call Ann 07902 481320 Rifers Centre, Greystoke Rd, Ferring. a.Lawder@yahoo.co.uk Worthing Astronomical Society Monday 17 December, 7.30pm ‘Where Astronomy Meets Archaeology’, Bob Turner F.R.A.S., Emmanuel United Reformed Church hall. Visitors pay a small entry charge www.worthing-astronomicalsociety.com Carol Concert Monday 17 December, 7.30pm Carol Concert by The Rowland Singers with soloists The Quart-ettes.

St. Margaret’s Church, Arundel Road, Angmering.

Tickets: Adult £8, Child £2 available from 01903 238792, or on the door www.rowlandsingers.co.uk

Over 30s Dance Party Friday 21 December, 9pm – 1am Join us at this popular monthly night out, dance to great music you can relate to.

Club classics including motown soul etc., at the Highdown hotel (A259), Goring, Worthing, BN12 6PF 9 til 1am. Admission £7.

Smart Casual * No T shirts or trainers.

Last admission 11pm for further info call 07860 578708.

Jolly Comedy Club Friday 21 December, 8.30 10.45pm Popular, monthly comedy club night.

‘Tis the Season to be jolly – Special Christmas show with excellent headline act, 3 brilliant support acts and resident compere, Jo Public.

Charles Dickens, 56 Heene Rd, Worthing, BN11 3RG Tickets £6 from Bar or phone 01903 820972

No Tomorrow: End of the World Party Friday 21 December, 7.30pm – 1am An apocalyptic night of high-energy and high-drama.

With live music, vinyl DJs and much more... According to the ancient Mayans end-times will occur on this date after a 5,125-year-long cycle in their calender. So let’s dance until the world crumbles around us at the last great Christmas party... Dress Code (Optional): Post-Apocalyptic. Experience the amazing Apocalyptic visuals and Zombies. Get turned into a Zombie with a make-up artist. There will be lasers and an Apocalyptic Santa, a Death hostess AND a free shot of Jägermeister upon arrival!

St Paul’s Art Centre, Worthing Carol Singing Saturday 22 December, throughout the day Carol singing rom the Edwin James Festival Choir.

Littlehampton town centre..

For more information please call the Fundraising Team 01903 254777.

Christmas Carols Saturday 22 December, 10.30am – 12.30pm The Salvation Army Band will be playing carols in the Town Centre Christmas Day Service Tuesday 25 December, 10.30am Christmas Day service and for those alone at Christmas, join us at 12.30 for a meal and entertainment. The Welcome In, 9-13 Crescent Road, Worthing BN11 1RL

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AND LOOKING AHEAD… Sussex Keyboard & Organ Club Wednesday 2 January, 7.30pm Featuring Tony Stace in concert on at the Queen Street Centre, Queen Street, Worthing Free Parking, Refreshments and a Raffle Visitors welcome £6 Worthing Friendship Centre Wednesday 2 January, 11am Coffee morning/lunch at the Sunny Restaurant, Ham Road, East Worthing.

All enquiries to Sue Coughlin on 01903 503291.

Worthing Friendship Centre Tuesday 8 January Evening meeting at the Durrington Community Centre. Romany Fairgrounds - Robert Harris tells the history.

All enquiries to Sue Coughlin on 01903 503291.

Worthing Friendship Centre Thursday 31 January, 12 noon Lunch at The Three Fishes pub, Chapel Road, Worthing.

All enquiries to Sue Coughlin on 01903 503291.

Essentially Worthing is all about keeping members of the community in touch with each other. So, if you’d like to advertise your club or event here for free, please email your details to essentiallyworthing@gmail.com by the 15th of the month before. As we know, a picture paints a thousand words and high quality, digital images are especially eloquent. Just attach them to the email. Or if you’d like to promote an event, contact Jacquie Pond on 01293 775060

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Christmas is a magical time for children. Treat them to some of these special events.

Queen Alexandra Hospital Home Christmas Bazaar Saturday 1 December, 1pm – 4pm Fun-filled Christmas Bazaar complete with a Santa’s grotto, Christmas market, mulled wine, games, dancing, carols from local schools, war time classics and a special performance from the QAHH band. Entry is £2 for adults, children FREE. Boundary Road, Worthing, 01903 218444

Light Up a Life Christmas Tree Switch On Wednesday 5 December, 10am -11am Join the Rotary Club and Mayor of Worthing when this very special Christmas tree is lit. The Davison School Choir will be singing carols.

Montague Place, Worthing, 01903 706329 (light dedication details)

The Royal Arcade Christmas Party Thursday 6 December, 5pm - 8pm Get ahead on Christmas shopping and have a great evening out with the kids.

Late night shopping and special events including: promotional gifts, dancers,

competitions for children and, of course, a visit from Santa. Details from Vanilla Bags, 01903 212165 The Royal Arcade, Worthing

Worthing Lions Christmas Special Saturday 8, 15 and 22 December Catch Santa before he has to set off delivering presents on Christmas Eve with this Lions Christmas Special.

Guildbourne Centre, South Street Square, Worthing, 01903 502807 Southwick Christmas Festival and Christmas Shopping Event Saturday 15 December, 10am – 4pm There is something for all the family at this special festival: a Christmas market, great local food, gifts, crafts and support charity fundraisers. Plus, there will be carol singing, children’s rides and sideshows.

Southwick Square, Southwick, 01273 263152

Christmas Present Sale Table Saturday 15 December, 12 noon – 1pm Christmas is all about the kids. So why not pick up some interesting and fun presents for them and the grown-ups and help raise funds for the NSPCC and Childline at the same time?

Guildbourne Centre, Worthing, 01903 504898 Carols in Tarring Park Friday 21 December, 6.30 8.30pm A song before bedtime?

Why not take the children to enjoy some open air carols in the park? Refreshments available.

Tarring Park, Church Road, Worthing, 01903 217934 / 07946813006

Christmas Art Workshop Saturday 22 December 10.30am 12 noon Get crafting this Christmas and create your own tree decorations, wrapping paper, gift tags, decorated biscuits and more. This could get messy, so please wear old clothes.

Suitable for children aged 6-12 years.

Cost: £5 per ticket.

Worthing Museum and Art Gallery, 01903 221448 (Tuesday to Saturday) Treasure Island Sunday 23 December until Saturday 29 December (Performance times vary) Come and enjoy Tom Beard’s Treasure Island family pantomime where you will find pirates, princesses and more pirates! Tickets: Adults £8,

Children £6, Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) £24.

Ropetackle Arts Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham-BySea, 01273 464440

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Oh yes it is! It’s the pantomime season at the theatres, but if that isn’t what you fancy, there’s lots else on offer too!

The Band of HM Royal Marines Portsmouth Friday 7 December, 7.30pm Enjoy an evening of wonderful Christmas entertainment and help Seafarers UK, the leading maritime charity, raise funds for those in need in the Forces.

Assembly Hall, Worthing

The Wizard of Oz Thursday 13 December to Sunday 6 January (Performance times vary) Guaranteed to make your dreams come true! This family favourite stars Mario Falcone, Tom and Jack from Heart FM and Sarah Brown as Dorothy.

Pavilion Theatre, Worthing

The Royal Opera House Presents: The Nutcracker Live (12A Tbc) Thursday 13 December, 7.15pm (curtain up prompt at 7.30pm) This is the perfect Christmas ballet transmitted live from The Royal Opera House. An ideal start to an enchanted Christmas. RitzDigital, Worthing Sleeping Beauty Friday 7 December to Saturday 5 January (Performance times vary) With a classic fairy tale, a beautiful princess (Sophie Bloom), a handsome prince (Jon Moses) and a musical dame (Bobby Crush), this panto has everything you could wish for!

Connaught Theatre, Worthing The Bay City Rollers Story Saturday 8 December, 7.30pm Get out your tartan and let The Bay City Rollers Story take you back to the 70s in this brilliant night of nostalgia recounted by lead singer Les McKeown.

Assembly Hall, Worthing

Beyond The Barricade at Christmas Sunday 16 December, 7.30pm This phenomenally successful touring group is back by public demand with all their usual West End hits plus a few more seasonal offerings.

Assembly Hall, Worthing Rowland Singers Thursday 20 December, 7.30pm This local choir promises an exciting and varied programme with something for all the family.

Assembly Hall, Worthing Splash FM School Reunion - Worthing’s Biggest Christmas Party!

Saturday 22 December, 8pm till late This is a school reunion with a difference! Featuring live music from ‘The Wild Boys’ 80s tribute band and Rik Scott as DJ. Assembly Hall, Worthing

To book tickets for Worthing Theatres go to www. worthingtheatres.co.uk

Wine expert Richard Ambridge explains why Port is a liquid pleasure

PORT - it’s not just for Christmas

Voted 5th in the UK 2012

It’s that time of year again....cards, presents, holly, tree, turkey and it’s usually when Port appears in the household for the first time in the year!

This is a shame because it is an an all year round liquid pleasure; whether as an aperitif or to be enjoyed with food and of course as is customary, at the very end of a meal.

Proof of Port’s increasing popularity is in the sales figures. In 1996 we imported 549,000 cases that equates to £50 million in sales but by 2011 the import figure had increased to 759,000 cases, £75 million in sales and the experts anticipate Port will become the most popular fortified wine in this country by 2020 - surpassing Sherry whose figures declined to 1.2 million cases in 2011 £89 million in sales.

To simplify the styles of Port we can restrict this to 9 different catagories - White,Ruby and Tawny. The 3 starting levels are Reserve, Late Bottled Vintage ( always a favourite ) and Crusted.We then move up in quality to the Single Quintas and Vintage, the latter generally needing 15 years plus to mature, an often forgotten and rarer style in the UK is the Colheita.

It is to the White and Colheita styles that I think deserve more of our attention.

The white port is made from different grapes to the rest the best known being Malvasia.The better styles are dry and nutty and make for a wonderful aperitif or can be served with fruit and some starters. In Portugal they love a chilled white port ( keep it next to your milk bottle in the fridge ) served with their famous dry salted cod - Bacalao.

Colheita’s on the other hand are very similar to aged tawnies and lovely with cake, nuts and chocolate.This is a style of port from a single vintage matured for a minimum of 7 years in oak casks before bottling and then drunk ideally within 3 years. Historically chestnut was also used but nowadays oak is preferred....and is much cheaper !!.On a recent trip to Oporto I was lucky enough to try the last bottling of Burmester 1907 - it was wonderful and in much better condition than me - not difficult !!! it was still amazingly soft, nutty and totally belying its age - again personnal comparisons come to mind...

Enjoy your Christmas one and all! I encourage you to try these lovely wines. We at Grapes sell Burmester Colheita 1998 plus many other ports for your pleasure.

Grapes, 10 Prospect Place, Worthing, BN11 3BL. Telephone 01903 608563 email : richard.ambridge@btinternet

Over 100 varities of Italy’s finest Pasta and Spaghetti ✹ Large range of cured meats, salame and hams, sliced to your taste ✹ A wide selection of sheep and cow cheeses inc, buffalo mozzarella ✹ Black and Green Olives freshly marinated the Piccola Italia way ✹

Proud to offer Authentic Italian Produce at Honest Prices ✹ Only the finest Cakes, Jams & preserves, ✹ Sweet and savoury biscuits and crackers, and lots more So come down to South Farm Road and treat yourself.

We are open Tuesday - Saturday, 8am - 5.30pm

32 South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AE 01903 204 725 enquiries@piccola-italia.co.uk www.piccola-italia.co.uk Follow us @ piccolaitaliauk

Proprietors: Richard & Jane Ambridge

Bespoke Hampers, Baskets and Gift Packs.

Interesting range of wines and deli products.

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Roll up for flavour at Colmers

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For a real treat this year why not try a whole turkey, boned and rolled in its natural skin? You can do this yourself, but it cuts down on hassle if you leave it to a specialist butcher. At Colmers in Ferring you can order your turkey ready boned and rolled – with or without one of their fabulous stuffings.

These come in a choice of flavours, including sage and onion, plain chestnut, or the more exotic cranberry and orange.

All Colmers poultry is free-range and guaranteed organic. Order yours now by calling 01903 504327.

Cooking a boned turkey

Allow about 25 minutes per lb (450g), plus 30 minutes cooking time. Place turkey on a wire rack over a pan halffilled with water. Smear the top with a little butter, and sprinkle lightly with salt, if wished. Top with two or three fresh bay leaves. Cover with foil and cook at 200C, Gas mark 5, for 30 minutes. Reduce the heat to 170C, Gas mark 4, for the remainder of the cooking time. Baste occasionally and top up the water as necessary.

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About 30 minutes before the end of cooking, remove the foil and pour of most of the stock to make gravy. Leave the turkey to rest for about 20 minutes before carving.

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The wonderful soprano Jacquelyn Fugelle will sing some of operas most famous arias with a brief introduction to each piece to enhance your enjoyment.

A selection of literary gems, poems and anecdotes from the travel world, all performed by our wonderful local thespian group.

April 9th AN OPERATIC ODYSSEY The wonderful soprano Jacquelyn Fugelle will sing some of operas most famous arias with a brief introduction to each piece to enhance your enjoyment.

April 14th GRAB YOUR SUITCASE WE’RE OFF WITH THE WORDIES A selection of literary gems, poems and anecdotes from the travel world, all performed by our wonderful local thespian group.

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Worthing Youth’s Blueprint of hope EW finds out why FACE VALUE is happy to be one big dysfunctional family

Hi, my name is James Dixon and I’m a freelance journalist, a proponent of LGBT rights and a massive Oscar Wilde fan.

I’ve been following a great youth group in Worthing named Blueprint 22. Their project for transgendered young people, Face Value, has just launched and demonstrates a strong entrepreneurial spirit in the youth of Worthing.

Blueprint 22 was created in April 2011 by Amanda Baker, a 39 year old youth worker, after a short-term youth project came to an end. Amanda thought Worthing was lacking a youth support organisation and thus she injected her savings into Blueprint 22.

The organisation operates through weekly meetings and activities aimed specifically at 16 – 25 year olds. She states: “What’s so unusual about Blueprint is that every idea is developed and organised by the young people.”

The ethos of Blueprint 22 is equality and this applies to the business model as young people are equal alongside the adults in to organisation. The organisation runs projects such as an LGBTU project named Profile and a new transgender project called Face Value.

The Profile project was receiving a large number of transgendered attendees and the need was clear to see. Thus Amanda and young person, Kody Parsons, created the Face Value project.

Scott Crowter, 18, a Blueprint 22 trustee from Lancing, happily describes Face Value as “one big dysfunctional family.”

The group represents a haven of acceptance from the often callous treatment that transgendered people face. Jak Ateara, 23, bemoans “a world that does not know what to do with us.” Lucy,

a 23 year old woman who is currently transitioning, described how she is continually denied the most basic of question of ‘who are you?’ Instead, she is faced with the insensitive ‘what are you?’

They may sound bleak however the young people are anything but that in the flesh.

Face Value has secured funding for one year and needs around £10,000 to operate at a basic level. The bulk of this, £8021, came from a grant from the Big Lottery Awards. The group received £300 from West Sussex Police to create and run a website. Amanda comments: “There’s nothing like that [which] has been done before: written by transgender people for transgender people.” Once the year’s funding ceases, the group will discuss whether Face Value is still relevant or whether to end the project and leave the website as a legacy.

Before starting the project, Amanda was told that there were no transgendered youths in Worthing. Face Value has 10 regular attendees and she believes this number will rise.

The group’s presence is impacting on the local community as Amanda says before, “I don’t think anyone was talking about the word transgender... people can’t ignore it anymore.”

The Deputy Mayor, Bob Smytherman, is onboard with Face Value and it is inspiring to witness such dynamism

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in those that society often shackles. The group welcomes community interaction; they encourage Essentially Worthing readers to drop in, engage in activities and talk with the group. Their plans for 2013 include venturing out to Worthing schools to talk with pupils about transgender people.

Having personally met with the group it is rousing to witness their hope and upbeat outlook on life. Their bravery to live the life they want in the face of such adversity is wonderful and above all, should be commended.

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Christmas 6 best We asked six Essentially Worthing readers what does the spirit of Christmas mean to them Nurse Katy Cough-Drop Sleeping Beauty – Worthing’s Connaught Theatre As Nurse Katy Cough-Drop I look after her royalosity and princessity Aurora. We’re having a fabulous time in our new castle at the Connaught Theatre. There’s nothing like a good bit of festive panto fun and I adore all the twinkly lights around South Street Square, but my favourite place is Mr Simms’ Sweet Shop – I do love a pink shrimp!

Sue Stevens PR & Fundraising Manager Worthing Churches Homeless Project Through the charity we provide a complete pathway for homeless or insecurely housed people and through this work we see the overwhelming support given by local people, young and old, at this time of year. On Christmas day everyone will receive a bag of Christmas gifts, donated by local people, individually wrapped by our wonderful volunteers and Christmas meals will be provided in all our projects . This shows them that the local people do care, a true expression of the meaning of Christmas. We thank everyone who supports us throughout the years, together we make a difference.

Councillor Charles J.E. James The Worshipful The Mayor of Worthing In Worthing this spirit of goodwill is not just a seasonal phenomenon.

Worthing has a year round community spirit. It was remarked upon by the Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex when she commented that Worthing punches way above its weight in community and charitable activities. I know in my role as Mayor of Worthing how true these words are. It makes me very proud to be a citizen of Worthing and is what makes Worthing special to me.

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Father Christmas The North Pole Up here in the North Pole we’ve been eagerly awaiting Christmas Eve and it is wonderful to spread love and joy to all the children throughout the world. Worthing is one of my favourite places to visit, Rudolph loves the long run in along the prom and the mix of modern and traditional houses always prove an exciting challenge to my powers of chimney climbing. But mostly in the modern age of technology it’s wonderful to still see how the true values of giving and sharing and being together really do keep the spirit of Christmas alive. Merry Christmas one and all. Ho Ho Ho.

Deacon Reverend Patrick Moloney East Worthing Parish Churches After spending many happy years visiting friends and family in Worthing at Christmas we moved here in 1987 and now enjoy the close proximity of both the glorious Downs and the Sea. However, although it is always wonderful to spend time with loved ones, my priority over the festive season is embracing the Story of Christmas. The community spirit in Worthing, throughout my parish and beyond, both around Christmas and throughout the year, always brings me pleasure, and in my work as a Chaplain it is always lovely to see such wonderful spirit in people in spite of everything.

Helen Emery MD/Conductor for The Rowland Singers Choral Society Preparing for Christmas with a choir of 60 mixed voices is always an uplifting experience. I like to think that our Carol Singing & Concerts, suitable for all the family, set the scene for the festive season in all its aspects. Personally, singing carols with friends and family around the piano gives me great pleasure. The choir are singing in several venues on their 2012 Christmas Tour. We have an exciting programme of events and concerts in place for 2013 and always welcome new members.

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Come fly with me This month EW puts the questions to James Crabbe, Chief flying instructor at Sussex Flying Club Why Did You Become A Flying Instructor?

I became a flying instructor because I loved flying and completed my first flight solo when I was 16 years old in a glider. I then spent 15 years working for an airline, which meant I was involved with flight operations a lot of the time, though not as a pilot. However, I went on to get my commercial pilot’s licence and decided I liked teaching people to fly, and found my previous background in aviation a great help.

How Long have you been working at Shoreham Airport?

I have been working at Shoreham Airport for over 20 years and our company is now 20 years old. During that time I have seen a lot of positive changes here at Shoreham and hope we have played a small part in some of this.

Tell us about the history of Shoreham Flying School?

When what was Southern Aero Club ceased operations in 1992 we needed to provide an alternative for instructors, many students and pilots who wanted to continue flying. We set up the company

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Since then we have gained a reputation for first class training and have grown from that point. We have the most up to date fleet of Piper Warrior aircraft here at Shoreham. We set up our sister company Sussex Flight Centre some 10 years ago, which undertakes training for commercial pilots. We now occupy a large area in the main terminal building overlooking the airport above the main restaurant.

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What does success look like for you?

For me, success is seeing our company grow to have eight aircraft and become the longest established flight training organisation here at Shoreham. During that time we have trained hundreds of pilots and many people now come to us by recommendation, something that is not achieved overnight.

Describe an ideal Saturday evening?

An ideal Saturday evening is getting home in time to think of going out to a Brighton restaurant. In flying, we often work late, especially on a Saturday and especially if the weather is good, so more often than not thinking is as far as it gets! So it is usually feet up at home with a good takeaway while we watch a film.

What’s your favourite piece of music and why?

I have always liked the Scottish bagpipes since I was very young, which I guess puts me in a minority! My favourite is ‘Mull of Kintyre.’ I was actually involved with the flying around of Sir Paul McCartney when he lived in Campbeltown where he wrote the song but that was pure coincidence.

Silky smooth water

Henry House has green standards that will prevent red eye

Re-Tiled December 2011

Of course the water must be treated and filtered to prevent infections spreading - a well run pool monitors this closely.

Most of us will want to know as much as possible about the health benefits and risks of swimming especially when taking the elderly, disabled or very young babies into a public pool.

At Henry House we check the water every 2 hours and are independently tested by Worthing and Adur Environmental Health Department.

Last Christmas we replaced our old system with an Ecosanitiser and the results have been outstanding. The pool has a very weak solution of special grade salt(about 1/10th the concentration of tears) which the unit ionises .This gets rid of any bugs but leaves the water feeling silky smooth as there are no nasty chemicals. It’s much more skin and eye friendly plus no chlorine haze above the surface aggravating asthma- common in other pools.

Swimmers tell us their eczema has dramatically improved.

It’s much better for the environment too-so we and our customers really are green not red!

Are you feeling a bit stuck on what to give to babies, children or adults in your family this Christmas ? Have you thought of swimming lessons? Henry House classes have a maximum of 5 in a class with the teacher in the water.The pool is really warm 35c 95F so it’s ideal for babies, children, adults and particularly supportive if they are a bit nervous. Henry House offers Gift Vouchers and don’t forget we have Bubblepix too-our underwater photo shoots with Miles Davies check our website www.henryhouse.net .Call us now on 01903 232875 for more information or email info@henryhouse.org.uk

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Plan for a debt free future

John Kelly, Partner at CareSure suggests more can be done to relieve financial strain of long-term care costs

With as many as three in four people likely to require some level of care in old age as the population ages, CareSure, a firm of chartered financial planners, believes that more can be done to reduce the hidden financial burden associated with meeting long-term care bills.

For those in receipt of long-term care, the costs can quickly spiral, with an estimated one in 10 people paying more than £100,000. And with residential care costing around £1,000 a week and a helper visiting in the morning and evening costing around £15 per hour it’s not difficult to see why.

Long-term care very often ends up costing far more than first envisaged and only with sound financial planning now will we be able to plug this gap as the population ages.

What we really don’t want is for care-home residents to face the daunting prospect of losing their life savings and others requiring care to pass the financial burden as well as the emotional strain on to other family members.

This is a very real problem that isn’t going to go away so we need to address it now. CareSure will provide the best possible advice to ensure that individuals do not suffer the financial burden of paying for long-term care when they reach old age.

John Kelly is a Partner at CareSure, a leading firm of care fees advisers in the South East and part of the Square One Financial Planning LLP Group based across Sussex.

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Who can I ask ?

Paul Cullen answers your questions about fitting dentures Q. Will it be obvious I have false teeth?

A. As long as you take your time and find someone professional no-one should not be able to tell.

Good quality dentures are really difficult to detect.

Q. Will dentures affect my speech?

A. Different sounds are made by placing the tongue against the roof of your mouth and can be affected when a denture is fitted.

It is possible that you may get a lisp and this can last a couple of minutes to a few hours, in very rare cases it may last longer.

Q. Can I whiten my dentures ?

A. No, I’m afraid you can’t whiten denture teeth. The best policy is to be completely honest with your clinician and tell them you are not happy with the appearance of the dentures.

Q. What happens in an emergency?

A. Don’t panic! Repairs will only take about 30 minutes and it is possible to make new dentures within 24 hours

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Everyone at The Shelley residential care home is looking forward to yet another fun-filled Christmas – and everyone on the staff has been super-busy getting the decorations organised.

Take a look at these pictures and you’ll see what we mean.

Residents enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner – with elegantly decorated tables and crackers for everyone.

Is it Christmas yet? Festive figures pop out from every corner – just to remind everyone that Santa’s on his way.

Ablaze with lights – this sparkling festive display certainly makes it hard to miss The Shelley. Who needs real icicles?

Everyone at The Shelley takes their decorations seriously. There’s always a huge Christmas tree in the lounge – and lots of smaller versions like this, all over the house.

Christmas at The Shelley is especially wonderful, it’s just one other thing that makes us different.

Come visit us in the New Year.

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Business Bites

Helen Scott updates EW on all the latest business news The Award Season By the time you read this the business award season will be over – but what a celebration it has been. Businesses of all shapes and sizes, individuals of all ages have won awards across Worthing and Sussex. This is not simply about a good excuse for a bit of a do, but more importantly about celebrating the exceptional talent that we have around us. Congratulations to those nominated and those who won! For the results of the Worthing & Adur Business Awards go to: http://www.jpsouthevents.co.uk/?event=adurworthing-business-awards-review The Woman of the Year Award shows the way!

There has been a lot of press recently about the glass ceiling and the impact it is having on women in business. Childcare juggling and the need for part-time working are often key issues. And, the EU are challenging this ceiling by suggesting a 40% quota on company boards.

However, in Sussex, the Woman of the Year Awards, sponsored by The Body Shop and Mumpreneurs, highlights the importance of women in business. With more than 10 categories and numerous nominations in each – this new Awards ceremony proves what entrepreneurial women can achieve! For more information go to: http://www.jpsouthevents. co.uk/?event=woman-of-the-year

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Co-working Space in Worthing – it’s official!

You may recall that in November’s Business Bites I talked about the benefits of coworking and that, although there are pop-up co-working spaces across the UK and in Worthing, there was nothing more permanent. Well I am pleased to say that this has now changed.

Budding entrepreneurs who were responsible for the pop-up co-working space at Barneys Brasserie on Thursday mornings, have acquired a permanent space.

‘WorthingCoWorking’ provides office and meeting space and hot desks from 9am every Monday – Friday. Just pop along (if you pardon the pun!) and check it out – 4th floor, 8 High St, Worthing. Find out more at www.worthingcoworking.co.uk.

Would love to hear what you think of it.

December – What Does This Mean for Your Business?

I couldn’t write this month’s article without mentioning Christmas – think I got away with it! December can be a very distracting month – lots more things to do in a shorter space of time. How much leave to take (if at all), staff cover, managing the cash flow, seeing family and friends and ensuring that the right presents are bought for the right people! I would like to

add something to your todo-list...spend a few minutes thinking about what you have achieved over the last year and congratulate yourself.

In January I will be talking about all things health-related in terms of your business...

Grant of the Month Despite the success of the BBC’s Children In Need fundraising event this November, recent reports show that donations have dropped by around 15% - 20% (according to the National Council for Voluntary Organisations), which will have a huge impact on charities, large and small.

So, instead of a grant, as it is the festive season, how about considering donating to a cause / charity that you haven’t ever donated to before?

Mini Bite What are you buying for your business this Christmas?

Business Bites wishes you all a peaceful festive season and a prosperous New Year.

Helen Scott - The Funding Mentor

‘Successfully Growing and Developing Businesses and Charities’ Twitter: @fundingmentor and join in the conversation #businessbites Web: www.thefundingmentor.com Email: helen@thefundingmentor.com

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Paul Williams reflects on what made him proud to be British in 2012

So another year is drawing to a close! What?! Already?! May I be the first (although probably not!) to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas!! There’s lots of great stuff coming up at Splash FM over Christmas and into 2013 – so keep listening, and tell your friends!

I feel that 2012 has been a relatively rare opportunity to be proud of being British. Of course, there was the Jubilee (loved the concert outside Buck House, by the way!), but my highlights were the London Olympics and Paralympics.

Never in my mind did I think I would ever be so captivated by athletics! Normally, my first choice of TV sport is baseball – partly because (whether you’re at the game or watching at home) you can pop out, have a beer and some junk food, nip back in, and not miss a thing! However, from the Olympics opening ceremony on 27th July through to the Paralympics closing ceremony on 9th September, I couldn’t get enough.

My personal favourite was Beach Volleyball! I could regularly be found on the sofa at half past midnight watching the live coverage from Horse Guards Parade on the ‘red button’ – not for a cheeky glimpse of a skimpy bikini – but simply because I was immersed by the mix of end-to-end action, the 15,000 strong crowd, and the legendary moonlit shots of London at night.

outlook, many doubted we could deliver. However, every so often, we can’t help but remind ourselves why ‘Britain’ has the word ‘Great’ before it!

I hope you will join me a few minutes after 3pm on Christmas Day in standing up and joining in the national anthem! ...let’s face it. Our Liz deserves it more than ever after that parachute jump with James Bond! ft r s Gi che u Vo

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Purely for sporting achievement, I can’t remember the last time I felt so proud to be British! Mo Farah, Jessica Ennis, Bradley Wiggins, Andy Murray, Richard Whitehead, Ellie Simmonds, David Weir, Jonnie Peacock and everyone else...you did us proud a million times over! I have no idea who they could single out for 2012’s Sports Personality of the Year!

“Britain’s Got Talent” is a phrase that probably evokes images of karaoke singers and performing dogs. However, it’s a fitting phrase for everything that came together to make this summer a truly golden one!

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Doctors don’t have all the answers,but involving patients in decisions is essential If I’m ever at a loss for a subject, I turn to the popular ‘Daily Reactionary’ (not its real name) newspaper for a little inspiration.

Along with stalwart page-fillers featuring the familiar bogeymen, paedophiles, immigrants and benefit scroungers there’s sure to be a health story. Not an enquiring and balanced expose written to educate and inform, but usually a paranoid, polarised and partisan distillate of alarm and vitriol designed to reinforce the fear that everyone is out to get you...

Melanie Phillips wrote a piece about the alleged abuse of the ‘Liverpool Care Pathway’ (LCP). The LCP was designed to protect dying patients from thoughtless, pointless and unnecessary medical intervention in their final hours and days. She highlights cases where patients may have been placed on ‘The Pathway’ inappropriately or without proper dialogue with families and patients themselves. She insinuates that we have a direct financial benefit in encouraging premature death. Of course, a defensive reaction from the profession doesn’t help and reinforces the view that under criticism, we close ranks and do not allow enquiry or scrutiny.

I happen to believe in the principle of The Pathway. Doctors are trained to ‘do’ things. This can include doing things, like invasive procedures/investigations in patients who will not benefit from them. This may happen because doing something is often perceived as more useful than doing nothing. Doing nothing medical doesn’t mean doing nothing useful though.

Communication is essential. Involving people in decisions about their own care, using language they can understand and demonstrating integrity and transparency fosters vital trust. The job we do relies on trust. Thankfully we no longer live in a world where doctors are regarded as omniscient. We are just ordinary people with a medical education.

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Rethink your life How to cope with the stresses of the festive season The thing about Christmas is not that it’s a sad or happy time but a time that intensifies how you feel.

Some ideas to cope: Plan: People spend months planning bits & forget the timings. Who, where, what, when, how. Decide and inform others, as people kick up less when they know in advance. Breathe, slow and deep.

People can react how they want, that’s their right, accept and focus on you. If things go awry, breathe and accept.

Boundaries: Set them. What’s acceptable to you to do, hear, see, feel and be? If you feel awful and unhappy so will those around you so look after youself. Also around food and drink as we consume way above average in one day. That and your normal stress management habits are tested having an effect on your emotional well-being.

patients. We don’t have all the answers and we are(mostly) not responsible for the pathology that makes people ill. It is supposed to be a partnership where people take an interest and responsibility for their own destiny and we are honest about our skills. It took me years to not feel guilty that someone was ill. That misplaced sense of responsibility for someone else’s misfortune can drive us to try to reverse the irreversible.

If I’m brutally honest, I have witnessed more cases where too much has been done, rather than not enough. I am often shocked that we collude in clearly misplaced hope by continuing to ‘do’ when we should stop and talk instead.

It shocks me that we can take our beloved pets to the vet out of compassion and a desire to arrest suffering, but we can’t extend this same compassion to ensuring a dying loved one does so in peace and dignity.

The answer to Ms Phillips is to open our practices up to

independent scrutiny. To show that we are not too arrogant and not above question. I find in my daily practice that honesty, even if it’s hard to hear, is appreciated.

If people understand that your actions are based on ‘best interests’ and likely outcomes rather than alleged financial or other gain, it is rare to encounter resistance. We need to break down the taboos surrounding death and speak about our wishes, then we won’t feel embarrassed and uncomfortable to discuss these matters at the worst possible time..

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

Be realistic: Time with family = feel childlike, NOT powerless. If you struggle with someone, that won’t change because it’s Christmas so remind yourself of now, how old you are, look round the room and see physical things, ground in now.

Ditch the rules: You don’t have to be festive or to be anything and there’s no right or wrong way to celebrate. Mixing the norm up can help too. If you’re alone, reach out, take a risk, ask.

Adjust expectations: Don’t beat yourself up if you cry or get angry.

It’s not how you feel, it’s what you do with it and do you HAVE to shout at Granny or can you go let off steam? Let yourself feel how you feel - holding it in won’t help. Are you really obligated and don’t expect everyone to understand how you feel, love those that do.

Ask, is this nurturing me? If not, choose not to or weigh up the cost then choose, remembering that YOU chose :-) Miss loved ones you’ve lost, talk about them.

Choose self-care as it’s the best gift to give at Christmas, what an example to the next generation instead of coping vs enjoying.

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