Essentially Worthing Magazine - February 2012

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Can your four legged friend help you find a new romance ?

Bucking the Trend EW talks to local entrepreneurs

Half Term fun

Go on safari in Sussex

WHAT’S YOUR TIPPLE ?

Local wine expert tells us about his passion for wines

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Denise Smith and Lynn Parker, who founded dating website The Hoof and Paw Connection, tell us how they’re helping fellow animal lovers find romance There are over seven million dog owners in the UK and an estimated 500,000 amateur horse-owners riding out each week.

We realised that there was a distinct need for a dating service targeted towards dedicated horse and dog lovers, as there was nothing to help link this special group of people together.

We both have a particular interest in dog agility, and there are already lots of people within this community who have asked us about the website and are waiting for it to go live.

You don’t have to be looking for marriage. You may want to meet someone to walk with, ride with, enjoy new company and expand your lifestyle choices. The Hoof and Paw Connection is not just a dating site; it’s also about friendship and shared interests. People may not be seeking a live-in partner or marriage, but want to expand their network of friends.

Owning dogs and horses and competing in agility is a lifestyle choice and not everybody’s cup of tea. We have a love of our animals and what better way to start a romance than by finding someone with the same interest?

Neither of us has any experience in the dating field, but we understand this community of people very well. And because we want to provide a service to a very specific target market, our site and systems are entirely our own.

You can’t browse for free as this doesn’t offer any form of privacy for those already using the site. Membership costs £39.50 for three months and we’re offering free membership the first three months for the first 50 applicants.

We’re not just starting this business for the money, we absolutely believe in what we’re doing, and want to keep it true to its purpose. www.thehoofandpaw connection.co.uk Denise Smith (left) and Lynn Parker

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INSIDE EW FEBRUARY ISSUE 3

Essential Lives Find a new romance in 2012

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Essential Diary Join the pancake olympics this February

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Treading The Boards Singalong with Grease at Worthing Theatres

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Essential Profile Why business is booming in Worthing

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Essentially for Kids Feed the birds and check out our kids diary for half term

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Essential Profile Advice on how to avoid those email scams

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Essential Profile Why wine is a passion for Neil Libby

14 - 15 Essential Care

How to decide on the best care for

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Essential Splash Pete McIntosh looks forward to the Brit Awards

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Essential Directory

19 Essential Health Dr Sarah has the last word © Copyright Pond Publishing Ltd. No reproduction in whole or part without written permission. The Publisher cannot be held liable for any loss suffered as a result of information herein or obtained from the Publisher’s website and therefore cannot accept any responsibility for any loss, damage, distress or inconvenience caused by the content of any such website. The publisher accepts no liability for views expressed by contributors and advertisers, undertakes that prices were correct at time of going to press and can neither accept responsibility for loss or damage to unsolicited material nor return it without an SAE. No product or service advertised and/or publicised and/or appearing in Essentially Worthing magazine is, unless expressly stated to the contrary, endorsed by and/or otherwise associated with Essentially Worthing.

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Your essential events guide

The Southwick and Shoreham Country Market will be open on Friday mornings between 9.15 and 11am. The market is held in the Porter Room at the Southwick Community Centre in Southwick Street. There will be the usual homemade cakes, savouries and jams, as well as honey and free range eggs.

In addition, there is a large selection of handmade knitted toys and children’s clothing.

Open Door Coffee Shop will be serving tea, coffee and homemade cakes every Wednesday from 10.30am – noon at the Emmanuel United Reformed Church St Michael’s Road, Worthing. There will be toys available for small children.

All are welcome.

Goring Gardening Society is holding their Annual General Meeting on Thursday 2 February at 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Goring.

Following the meeting there will be a chance to sample the best of British cheese.

The Worthing Lymphoma Association Support Group will hold a meeting on Friday 3 February from 2pm - 3.30pm in the Southview Function Room, Worthing Hospital for all those who are, or have been, affected by lymphoma in some way; whether patient, family member, friend or carer. If you would like to attend the meeting, or would like further information about the group, please contact the Lymphoma

Worthing Model Railway Club provides facilities for model railway enthusiasts at their clubroom in north Worthing just off the A27. They have several layouts in OO and N gauges and offer support and encouragement to novices and the more experienced alike. Meetings are Wednesday and Thursday evenings, 7.30pm – 10pm. For more information phone Mike the club secretary on 01903 815396.

Association’s freephone helpline on 0808 808 5555 or visit www.lymphomas.org.uk.

New self-service machines for Bognor Regis Library. Bognor Regis Library will be closed for three weeks from 5pm on February 3 while new selfservice machines are installed.

Readers can still borrow as many as 20 items before the temporary closure or use other nearby branches - including Willowhale, Chichester or Littlehampton libraries. The service will reopen at 9:30am on Monday, February 27.

For more information, including the opening hours of other branches, call the West Sussex Library Service on: 01243 642 111.

Alternatively visit: www. westsussex.gov.uk/libraries.

Worthing National Trust Association will be hosting a lecture by Tony Renoir on Restoration and Reconstruction on 4 February at 2.30pm in The Barn, English Martyrs R.C. Church, Goring Way, Goring by Sea. Admission: members £1, non members £2. Members are reminded to bring their membership cards.

West Sussex Libraries is presenting an exciting programme for LGBT History Month in February, starting on Tuesday 7 February at 7pm at the Shoreham Library with Rose Collis, who will present ‘Trouser-Wearing Characters’. Rose is a writer and alternative historian and the evening promises excerpts from her one-woman show, of the same name, in advance of the 2012 Brighton Fringe Festival. This will be followed by a talk by Darren Clark of the Charleston Trust on ‘The lives and loves of the Bloomsbury Group in Sussex’ at the Worthing Library on Monday 13 February at 7pm.

Lastly, Stella Duffy and Jonathan Kemp will talk about their new books and answer questions from the audience. Both writers have received excellent reviews, Val McDermid said ‘Stella Duffy’s writing gets better with each book’ and Attitude Magazine noted that ‘Kemp’s language is beautiful’. Tickets cost £3 for each event. To reserve your place, please contact the library hosting the venue or any other West Sussex library. Contact numbers are as follows: Shoreham Library: 01273 454438; Worthing Library: 01903 704809 and Crawley Library: 01293 651751.

If you have an event you would like to publicise for free in the Essential Local guide please email the details ( and a nice picture if you have one ) to essentiallyworthing@gmail. com by the 15th of the preceding month. If you would like to promote an event please call Jacquie Pond 01293 775060

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Worthing Youth Prom The West Sussex County Youth Orchestra will give a performance of Karl Jenkins’ music alongside Brahms’ Symphony No. 4 in E Minor on Sunday February 12 at 2.45pm.

They will be led by Worthing Symphony Orchestra’s conductor, John Gibbons.

The event takes place at the Worthing Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbott Road, Worthing.

BN11 1HQ and tickets cost £10 for adults and £6 for students and under 16s.

A Coffee Morning in aid of West Sussex Coeliac group will take place on Tuesday 13 February at Green Cuisine, 37 Rowlands Road, Worthing between 10am and 12 noon.

This is a newly formed group to offer help and support to recently diagnosed people with Coeliac Disease and members of Coeliac UK. For more information please contact Group Organiser William Andrews 01903 521850.

There will be a Mothers Union craft morning at St John’s the Divine, West Worthing on Tuesday 14 February from 10am - 12 noon. All welcome.

There are great bargains for all to be found at the Findon Downs WI Annual Jumble Sale on Saturday 18 February from 10am to 11.30am at the Findon Village Hall, High Street Findon.

Pancake Olympics 2012 Worthing Churches Homeless Projects are hosting a Pancake Olympics in conjunction with several other local charities on Saturday 18 February at 11am. Please come along to Montague Place, Montague Street, Worthing and lend your support. The prestigious ‘Golden Frying Pan’ is always hotly contested. For more information, please contact Louise on 01903 227829 or look up the website: www.wchp.org.uk Worthing Astronomical Society. Dr David Whitehouse (astronomical author) will present ‘Dinosaurs on the Moon: Astronomy in the Media’ on Monday 20 February Emmanuel United Reformed Church Hall at 7.30pm.

Entrance for visitors is £3.

(Please note that the church hall entrance is off Heene Road, Worthing)

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Morning Melodies Come and enjoy a musical morning on Saturday February 25 from 11am – 12 noon at the Parish Church of St. Mary The Virgin, Station Road, East Preston. Marcus Martin will be joined by special guests Elizabeth Groves (Mezzo Soprano) and Euan Bowyer (Tenor). Doors open at 10.30am when coffee is available. Admission is free, but donations are welcome for Education West Africa - Making a Difference in Children’s Lives.

There will be a Grand Charity Auction on Saturday 25 February at 11.30am at Offington Park Methodist Church (access to car park from Broomfield Avenue). Viewing and registration begins at 10am.

There will be refreshments available. For further enquiries, please call: 01903 205722 Christ’s Hospital Origins and History - an Illustrated Talk. The Worthing Society will be hosting this event with speaker, Bill Avenall, retired Deputy Head of Christ’s Hospital. He will give an

illustrated talk on the origins and 500 year history of the school. The lecture will take place on Tuesday 28 February at 7.30pm at the Lecture Theatre, Worthing Library.

Admission is £3 for nonmembers. Further details are available from the website: www.worthingsociety.org.uk Make 2012 your year to learn something new, take up a hobby or develop your job skills with the West Sussex Adult and Community Learning Service.

The spring/summer brochures are being sent out now and with more than 2,000 courses to choose from throughout the year, there’s bound to be something perfect for you.

For further information visit the website at www.westsussex. gov.uk/adulteducation or contact 0845 6 01 01 61.

West Sussex County Council School Admissions Consultation Do you have a child between the ages of 2 and 16? If so, West Sussex County Council wants your views on its proposed Admission Arrangements for schools

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for entry in September 2013. People can view the consultation at: ww.westsussex. gov.uk/admissions and use an on-line response form. For a printed copy, call 0845 075 1007. The consultation closes on Thursday March 1.

Wildlife Courses for Everyone. Be inspired by Sussex Wildlife Trust’s diverse and engaging adult learning courses and discover the

wonderful wildlife our county has to offer. Enjoy a bird safari, learn about wild flowers, how to make your garden wildlifefriendly, or how to make a herbal medicine chest. If you are interested in all things wild, please contact the Sussex Wildlife Trust, Tel: 01273 492630 to request a copy of the brochure or visit the website www.sussexwildlifetrust.org. uk and click on ‘What’s On’ to reach the courses link.

AND LOOKING AHEAD… Sussex Keyboard & Organ Club will feature David Thomas in concert on Wednesday 7 March starting at 7.30pm at the Queen Street Centre, Queen Street, Worthing.

In addition to the concert, there will be refreshments and a raffle.

Visitors are welcome. Admission is £6. Parking is free. For more information telephone 01903 691888

and admission is only £1. Those members of the public wishing to sell items may take a stall for a £10 donation, businesses £15. There will also be a big bake sale. If you would like more information about the event or the charity, please check out the website: www.pleasehelpustohelpwilliam.com www.facebooko.com/kidskaboodle

The Hobbies and Leisure Exhibition Would you like to find a new hobby or activity, but don’t know exactly what is on offer in the area? Are you a club who would you like to reach the public and let them know what you do? If so, come along to the Hobbies and Leisure Exhibition on Saturday 3 March from 10am – 4pm at the Worthing Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbott Road, Worthing, BN11 1HQ. Admission to the public is free and exhibitors are asked for a small charge (from £8) to cover costs.

The Rotary Club provides the service of organisation of the event as a means of serving the community.

The Community Centre in Durrington has a wide array of activities this spring, beginning with a talk by Mark Perry Nash on ‘To Build a Dream’ on 13 March at 7pm. On the same day, there will be a coffee morning at the Sunny Restaurant, Ham Road at 10.30am. There will also be a lunch at the Broadwater Pub, Broadwater Street West on 29 March at midday. For further enquiries, please contact Sue Coughlin on: 01903 503291.

Kids Kaboodle Nearly New Sale will be held at The Charmandean Centre on 21 April to raise money for William’s fund. There will be all kinds of nearly new and new items on offer

Coffee morning 4 April at the Sunny Restaurant, Ham Road at 10.30am. Robert Goldsmith talks on ‘Dive to the Titanic’ at the meeting on 10 April at the new Community Centre Durrington at 7pm. Lunch at the Broadwater pub, Broadwater Street West on 26 April at midday. All enquiries to Sue Coughlin on: 01903 503291.

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What could be more romantic than taking your loved one to see a show this month? There are certainly plenty to choose from.

Murder on the Nile Monday 13 February – Saturday 18 February The Agatha Christie Theatre Company presents a stylish new production of the Queen of Crime’s classic thriller with an all-star cast.

Connaught Theatre, Worthing

Blake – Love Lifts Us Up Friday 3 February Enjoy an unashamedly romantic evening, as Blake serenades you with the world’s greatest love songs. This Brit-Award winning group will be supported by The Cadbury Singers.

Pavilion Theatre, Worthing Celtic Dream Friday 10 February This gorgeous event promises to showcase the best of the Emerald Isle with an evening of exceptional music, lyrical song and exquisitely choreographed dance. A dream show!

Pavilion Theatre, Worthing Sing-a-long-a Grease Thursday 16 February It’s the one that you want!

Dress the part, follow the actions, dance the steps

and sing the songs. A truly interactive media experience!

Pavilion Theatre, Worthing Sense and Sensibility Tuesday 21 February – Thursday 23 February Follow the adventures of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood as they enter into the delights and dangers of Regency society.

This is a new adaptation of the Jane Austen classic.

Connaught Theatre, Worthing A Bedfull of Foreigners Tuesday 28 February – Saturday 3 March Stanley and Brenda’s civilised motoring trip around France soon descends into farce when they check in to a hotel on the German border. Mistaken identities and chaos abounds in this hilarious comedy by Dave Freeman.

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The Enchanted Mirror Sunday 26 February The Sussex Youth Ballet Company brings you a spellbinding tale where a young girl steps through an enchanted mirror into a magical world beyond.

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To book tickets go to www.worthingtheatres.co.uk or phone 01903 206206

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Worthing is booming

Despite the doom and gloom headlines, Worthing seems to be undergoing something of an economic revival. We talk to three plucky new business owners in the town who are optimistic of success against the odds

Doodley dogs Matt and Leon Henderson-Rood are the owners of the Shoreham branch of Doodley Dogs, a modern dog crèche which opened in November last year.

Why did you decide to take on this business?

I used to take my dog to the Storrington branch of Doodley Dogs, and ended up getting friendly with the owners there, Amy and Jane Hatcher, who actually started the whole business.

They told me that this franchise was available and we thought it was a brilliant opportunity. We both have a passion for dogs. In particular I love learning about pack behaviours; it’s fascinating.

Has it been successful so far?

We have over 100 clients on our day care books and 25 hydrotherapy clients already. We appeared on Choccywoccydoodah’s reality TV series which goes out in March, and we’ve been on Living Social on Groupon, which

has been great. We’re also joined with Coastway Vets – they refer their pre and post-op dogs to us to help them build muscle growth. And being in Shoreham means we’re ideally placed to tap into the Brighton market.

Why would someone leave their dog with you?

We use a pack environment in the centre instead of kennels or cages.

This is great for their mental stimulation, for play, for interaction with other dogs and for puppies to learn behaviours from older dogs.

They just have a ball, and when they get home they are so exhausted that all they want to do is sit on the sofa and have cuddles.

Who are your clients?

For us at the moment it’s mainly working people. But in the Storrington branch they have a big celebrity client list including Katie Price. www.doodleydogs.co.uk

Leon (left) and Matt Henderson-Rood at the centre with their dogs

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High Street Today Luke Brace is the owner of local discount website High Street Today, which opened in November last year and runs special offers for High Street retailers What were you doing before this?

After I left college I couldn’t find a job. I was offered a few apprenticeships but I turned them down as I have always wanted to run my own business. I haven’t looked back since.

Why did you decide to start this particular business?

We’re always hearing on the news that shops are closing down.

When people shop out of town or online, local businesses suffer. So our whole emphasis is on promoting the High Street.

Although our business is online, our discount codes are to be used in shops so we’re using the internet to help drive traffic back into the town centre.

What makes yours different from other online discount sites?

We target small towns rather than big cities, which are already well served by websites such as Groupon. Our aim is to keep it local and we truly believe in promoting High Street businesses.

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We Have Sound Alex Cockburn is the owner of guitar and music shop We Have Sound at 9 The Arcade, Worthing. It will open at the end of this month.

Tell me about your business We sell base, acoustic and electric guitars, ukuleles and banjos.

I’ve been playing the guitar for 12 years so this business is perfect for me.

What were you doing before this?

I used to work at Guitar Junction but this closed unexpectedly in November last year. I enjoyed working there and it was really upsetting when it shut. So I thought the best thing to do would be to open my own shop. I set about finding suitable premises and found this one near the pier. It’s arranged over two floors and it’s a very nice looking building.

How is it different from other music shops?

It feels more homely than a traditional shop. We’ve got comfortable sofas and a coffee machine and it’s warmly lit and inviting. Most guitar shops don’t play music so they can be quite awkward places to be in. I want to make this a nicer environment.

Are you worried about opening a business in a recession?

In the context of a recession this doesn’t seem like a good idea, but Worthing and the south east in general are amongst the wealthiest areas in the UK. Also, without Guitar Junction Worthing doesn’t actually have a guitar shop, so it seems logical to try and fill this gap in the market. www.wehavesoundguitars.com

How do you ensure that you get enough traffic to your site?

We link with The Best of Worthing, but by far our most effective form of communication and marketing are social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. We ran a Facebook campaign recently and the response was immense.

How has the recession affected your business?

Sometimes it can be difficult in the current climate to persuade businesses to come on board, but good value and special offers certainly appeals to consumers at the moment, so there is a clear demand for what we do. We’ve just moved into new premises in Newhaven and are thinking about expanding into Brighton as soon as we can. www.highstreettoday.com Henry Summers (left) and Luke Brace of www.highstreettoday.com

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At EW is so we’ve devoted th s month’s Kids’ Page to our feathered friends.

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The winter months are difficult for birds. The ground is hard and there is little food about in the form of berries and fruit. So, why don’t you give then a hand by making this super simple bird cake?

You will need: A handful of nuts, raisins and seeds (Bird seed and nut mixes are available at pet shops or use your own unsalted ones) Grated cheddar cheese (about 50g) Lard (about 100g) A yogurt pot, margarine tub or old plastic cup String A mixing bowl Scissors

Where do birds share their news?

On Twitter, of course!

What pie is black and white?

A magpie Why did the chicken cross the road?

To see the zebra crossing Knock! Knock!

Who’s there?

Twit Twit Twho?

Which bird is like the third letter of the alphabet?

A seagull

To make: 1. Take your plastic container and pierce a hole in the top with a pen. Thread the string through the hole and tie a knot on the inside.

2. Leave the lard out the fridge until it is at room temperature. Cut it into small pieces and pop into your mixing bowl.

3. Add all the other ingredients. (If you have allergies, ask someone else to help here.)

4. Squeeze them all together until they are well combined.

5. Use your mix to fill the container and press in firmly.

6. Pop in the fridge for an hour or so until it is solid.

7. Hang on a tree or fence in the garden and wait for your visitors to arrive.

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Kids’ diar y Young musicians can be inspired by attending the Worthing Youth Prom on Sunday February 12 at 2.45pm at the Worthing Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbott Road, Worthing. Tickets for students and under 16s cost £6.

Get active this half term with an abundance of activities at the Worthing Leisure Centre. Play football, negotiate an assault course, boing on the bouncy castle or relax doing art. Sessions cost from just £1.90 for the early starter and £4.50 for regular sessions. For details and booking information, go to the website on: worthingleisure.co.uk Tiny Tots can join in too at the Amazon Adventure. This indoor play area offers the perfect place for little ones to let off steam. Sessions cost £5.95 and include lunch.

Details on the website above or Tel: 01903 502237.

Rumplestiltskin comes to Worthing. A new, pantomime version of this classic fairly tale will be presented by The Panto Company at the Pavilion Theatre, Worthing on Tuesday 14 February at 2pm. This family event promises clap-along songs, comedy, romance and a great story. Will Daisy get the help of Rumplestiltskin to spin straw into gold for the greedy king? Will the charming stable boy, Charlie, be able to tell Daisy his true feelings for her? Find out in an afternoon of fabulous entertainment. Tickets cost £8.50 for individuals and £30 for a family of four.

Box Office: 01903 206206

The best things in life are free, so here are a few ideas for entertaining the kids without spending a penny.

Beach Treasure Hunt Wrap up and head down to the beach for a seashore adventure.

Depending on the ages of your children, set them some challenges to find interesting items, for example, a stone with a hole, three different types of shell, a cuttlefish, various types of seaweed or even a crab! Bring a winter picnic of hot soup and sandwiches to complete the day.

A Walk in the Park Enjoy a quiet day exploring the fabulous national collection of plants at the Highdown Gardens, Littlehampton Road, Highdown, Worthing. Entrance to the park is free.

A Bird Lover’s Paradise – Arundel Wetland Centre Why not take the kids on a nature expedition this half-term to the beautiful Arundel Wetland Centre? There are activities for all ages in this glorious 65 acre reserve.

Meet the locals Feed exotic species of ducks and geese. Many of the tamer birds can be fed by hand.

Take a boat safari This free boat ride takes you all through the wetlands. Let your expert guide point out the various birds, plants, fish and insects that inhabit this unique landscape. Service runs daily: 11am - .30pm.

Time to play Little ones (under 8) can learn about water habitats in the Pond Skaters play area. Leap the wooden lily pads; walk the wobbly fish log or take a slide down a duck!

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Older kids (over 8) can enjoy a treetop experience in the Tree Creepers adventure area. Climb the giant scale bird feeders and swing from the ‘lard balls’.

Antarctic Expedition This half term (11-19 Feb) the centre is holding an Exploration and Discovery week. The exhibition, On Thin Ice looks at polar exploration, past and present.

The Great Scott Trail How would your family fare on a South Pole trek? Embark on your Antarctic adventures through the reserve using the geocache discovery trail to find historical stores.

Still want more?

During half-term, children’s crafts will be held in the Swan Lake room daily from 1-3pm.

Opening times: Every day from 9.30am – 4.30pm.

Prices (Without Gift Aid): Adult £9.91 and child (4–16) £4.95. Under 4s go free. Family ticket available (£26.45).

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Gone phishing… again Claire Love the Managing Director of LWS Creative talks about the ups and downs of social media Last time I wrote about so-called “phishing” scams after many Twitter users received a message “Bad blog going around about you”.

I thought it worth revisiting the subject because “phishing” is becoming a huge problem in a wide variety of forms. I’m sure we’ve all received emails purporting to be from banks, trying to trick you into filling in a form with all your precious details: logins, passwords or (worse) credit card numbers.

Phishing is no longer just confined to emails and Twitter - telephone scams are becoming common. Hands up who has received a phone call claiming to be from your “IT support

company”? Apparently, they have detected a problem with your PC and “if sir (or madam) would just login to this site and download this programme, etc”.

Sound familiar?

Even users of LinkedIn, the professional social network, have been subject to ‘419 scams’ – advanced fee fraud that involves requests for bank account details in exchange for which the kind soul who helps will get a share

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of the millions of pounds to be deposited.

Ignore the lot, click nothing and if it smells fishy (phishy?), it probably is.

Strong policies and training in how to use social media for business are both key ways of avoiding the pitfalls of spam and phishing.

For more details call 01903 790100 or email training@lwscreative. co.uk

Contact us Jacquie Pond P: 01293 775060 / 07939 011316 jacquiepond@essentiallyworthing.co.uk www.essentiallyworthing.co.uk A magazine as local as you are Essentially Worthing is your local magazine - we are your neighbours both in outlook and ethos.We are here to support your business and provide it with a platform to address your customers - including the customers who don’t know about you yet.

Because we deliberately keep our advertising rates competitive and encourage repeat advertising with generous discounts we do all we can to encourage and cultivate your relationship with the people that you want to communicate with - our readers.

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Can you tell your Shiraz from your Chardonnay?

Essentially Worthing talks to a man who can.

Neil Libby, founder of Vin-ed, has a passion for wines. And it’s a passion he wants to share. His working life has been dedicated to the pleasing of people’s palates. Initially, he worked as a sommelier (a wine expert who serves and advises on wines) in top hotels in the UK, Paris and Geneva.

He is also a master of mixology, having concocted cocktails for celebrities in the illustrious Bar Anglais, Hotel Plaza Athenee, Paris.

For the past twenty-three years, he has devoted his talents to teaching; working as a full-time college lecturer and course leader in hospitality and catering.

In 2011, he blended his extensive working knowledge and teaching skills to create Vin-ed, a specialist company offering courses, wine tasting, corporate events and expert advice This spring, there are a variety of classes on offer to everyone interested in wines and spirits. All courses are WSET® (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) approved, so you can be assured that they are of an excellent quality.

For those new to the delights of wine tasting, level one courses start on 15 February with more advanced level two courses starting on 21 February. Please refer to the information box for details. So if you want to discover a whole new world of flavours, mix the perfect martini, or simply select a better wine from the supermarket, Vin-ed can show you how.

Courses being offered are: THE WSET® Level 1 Award in Wines Booking now for (Level 1) 15, 18, 22 February 7-9pm at Green Cuisine, Rowlands Road Worthing.

Level 1 in a day, Saturday 25 February or Saturday 3 March 9.30am – 4.30pm at Highdown Vineyard Littlehampton Road, Ferring, Worthing.

THE WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits Level 2 Every Tuesday 21 February until 17 April 7-9pm or 1 May until 3 July 7-9pm at Tides Restaurant Goring.

Saturday 10 & 17 March or Saturday 24 & 31 March, 9am 5pm at Highdown Vineyard.

All Course information and booking 07884097558 email n.libby@hotmail.com Minimum age 18 only applies.

Full Details can be found on www.thebestof.co.uk/ worthing Vin-ed.

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The Shelley revisited Stepping into The Shelley you realise you have arrived somewhere special, says owner Marlene Sanders You’ll find a stylish home, providing spacious rooms, elegant spaces and landscaped gardens. A community where neighbours become friends, where stories are exchanged over a latte or cappuccino, activities or excursions are a hot topic of conversation, where you can join the morning crossword club or just relax with peace of mind that support is there when ever you need it.

Our chefs deliver culinary creations, traditional favourites or exciting new recipes to tempt your palate.

Comparing the tangibles such as room size, living space or costs can be straightforward, but it is the intangibles which prove more difficult. Is the home aesthetically pleasing, how would your furniture and personal possessions look? How do you feel about the other residents and attitudes of the staff ?

We believe we have been a market leader in Worthing and while others can promote their facilities and replicate our comfortable and elegant surroundings we believe no one can match our ethos, outlook and culture where residents can be actively involved in every decision made in the home, or our lifestyle programme that nurtures both body and spirit The Shelley is known for innovation, training and supporting our staff. This in turn translates directly into the commitment, the motivation and level of service each member of our team brings to the job. As residents health needs change, the team works to provide a personalised plan of support, care and customised services.

Based on individual preferences, our dedicated activities team organises a broad array of activities programmes and events that nurture the whole person. They include entertainers, lectures, cultural outings, book and special interest clubs, internet surfing, Wii fitness and lots more.

Our goal is to promote personal growth and well being.

You may be surprised to

find The Shelley is comparable in cost to most residential homes in the area and offers excellent value for money. Read our inspection report on the CQC website where we not only received an excellent rating but also the highest mark achievable in every category.

For more information, call The Shelley on 01903 237000.

Looking for a care home that’s different?

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The choice is yours When it comes to care its vital to get the right information,says Clive Neil-Smith

If you’re looking for care or care services for a loved one, it’s easy to find yourself feeling confused. Not enough information, conflicting advice, or coming to a dead end over all kinds of issues can leave you uncertain about which way to turn. You could find yourself asking: “What care services do I need and where can I access them?”

“What are my options?”

“Who funds care? And what exactly is available?”

Government policy states that local authorities are responsible for providing or arranging for care and care services for older people in their own homes. Local authorities will even pay via schemes or funding streams, called Direct Payments, with individual budgets to enable people to buy in and pay for their own care needs.

You do have a choice – of care homes, sheltered housing, extra care housing, warden assisted accommodation, as well as accessing care at home. However, some of these payments or grants may not be used to pay towards long term care fees in care homes! Always ask for – and take advice from your family solicitor, as some options may be more suitable than others. It’s important to think about

Heaton House

Highgrove House

20/22 Reigate Road, Worthing (near Goring Road shops)

32/34 Winchester Road Worthing (near Heene Road)

“Each time we came we always received a warm welcome and a cuppa. Our sister could not have been better cared for anywhere” Come and join us at Highgrove House for our coffee morning on the last Wednesday of each month.

Sally or Eileen 01903-700251 www.heaton-house.net Clive or Sue 01903-230487 www.highgrove-house.net

the long term effects of any commitment.

My wife Sally and I have been providing residential care in Worthing for over 30 years at Heaton and Highgrove Houses, and are willing to help guide you through the maze of red tape, providing you with the right information. And the letters we receive from the families of our residents just speak for themselves.

“You helped us through

those difficult first weeks and months, and we’ll always be grateful to Sally. Our mother deserved the best, and Heaton House gave her the best.”

“Our sister could not have been better cared for anywhere. She is so happy with you.”

Call Sally at Heaton House on 01903 700251 or Clive at Highgrove House on 01903 230487.

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The Wordies of Worthing bring you an alternative view of

This Thing Called Love Whether you’re single, engaged, married or just having fun the poems, readings and musings on love will entertain and amuse you.

Sunday 12th February at 6pm Followed by a two-course dinner and wine £20.50 Pre-booking your meal is essential

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Breast of free range chicken, wild mushroom sauce, new potatoes Poached fillets of sole and smoked salmon, Champagne and chive sauce Crisp leg of duck sweet potato mash peppercorn sauce Tofu and basil bruschetta with roasted Mediterranean vegetables and cous cous (v) All served with a selection of vegetables Baileys crème brulée Belgian Chocolate and stem ginger tart with steeped raspberries A selection of artisan cheese and biscuits, apple pickle freshly ground coffee, tea infusions and fudge

For more information and bookings please telephone 01903 230 451 or visit our website at www.indigorestaurant.info

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Music is the food of love for Pete McIntosh Win tickets to The Brit Awards with Splash fm February can mean many things to many people. I guess top of the list would be Valentine’s Day, whilst those football fans lucky enough to still have their team involved may be getting excited about the fifth round of the FA Cup (that’s something I won’t be doing this year). For me though, as a huge music fan, February always means The Brit Awards.

It’s a chance to celebrate all that’s great about British Music, and music from overseas that has struck a chord with the UK public. This year’s ceremony promises to be one of the most eclectic yet with nominees from across the musical spectrum including Coldplay, Jessie J, Foo Fighters and Jay Z. Fighting the corner for the old-guard is 53 year-old Kate Bush who is up for the British Female Award a small matter of 26 years after her first nomination. There will almost certainly be one or two surprises on the night. Who can forget Laura Marling picking up the gong for British Female twelve months ago? Pretty much everybody is the answer – poor Laura is definitely a pub quiz question waiting to happen. If the name doesn’t ring any bells, make sure you catch this year’s show as she’s been nominated again.

For those who remember that shambolic night back in the 80s when Mick Fleetwood and Samantha Fox showed how not to do it, you’ll be pleased to note that hosting duties this year are in the (relatively) safe hands of James Corden.

Once again, we at Splash are giving you the chance to rub shoulders with the stars by winning tickets for the show at London’s O2, which takes place on February 21st. Not only will you get a great seat, we’ll get you there and back in a stylish limo too – keep listening for more details.

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♦ All makes of Domestic Ovens, Range and Aga ♦ Hobs, Extractor Fans & Microwaves ♦ Fully trained and CRB checked

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Cleaning Services Honest Dependable Affordable Police checked Typically £12 p/h (min 2 hours weekly) Hayley Kenward 01903 650321/07719 807808

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We Need Your Unwanted Furniture

Your donations of furniture, electrical goods and Bric-a-Brac will help us raise funds for our Community Programme helping people here in Worthing.

Call 01903 750594 for FREE collection

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We always need good quality donations for our charity shops especially furniture

To arrange collection 01903 741719

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Commercial & Domestic Sanding & Restoration of wood floors Free estimates

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We offer lovely rooms with private facilities, full board and a very friendly atmosphere.

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Very reasonable rates.

Please contact Mrs Green on 01903 208665 8 Southey Road, Worthing. BN11 3HT info@abbeyfield-worthing.co.uk www.abbeyfield-worthing.co.uk

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If so, why not consider becoming a VOLUNTEER at The Friends of Worthing Hospitals Shop. For more information and an application form please contact RON NOAKES on 01903 872188 ronald.noakes@ntlworld.com

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So little space and so much to rant about this month Two issues in the news have piqued me recently. First, the furore over breast implants. It’s unfortunate it was breast implants. I suspect many people will hold certain opinions of this ‘type’ of surgery and the ‘type’ of person having it. Substitute ‘breast implant’ then for ‘prosthetic limbs for orphans maimed by land mines’ and think again.

What a monumental scandal we would have on our hands. There would be a public outcry. And rightly so. Patients, the victims, have trusted healthcare providers to look after them at their most vulnerable and to provide the highest standard of care. Not make a fast buck at their expense and then shirk responsiblity. I was insensed that the Government seems about to step in and foot the bill. When I say the Government, of course I mean the Taxpayer. Me and you. Firstly, a consensus needs to be reached on the actual risk these products present to patient health. If it is deemed they need removal, it should be the providers who took the cheques who are responsible and have a duty of care. If the providers bought the products from the manufacturers in good faith, then the manufacturers are responsible. Someone has got rich passing off industrial grade products as suitable for use in human prosthetics. That someone now needs to be exposed and pay up.

And so on to our great leader and his latest gaffe. ‘Patients Not Paperwork’, a stroke of genius. Who could disagree with that? Nurses too busy scribbling away in notes to take old ladies to the lavatory or help them with their dinner? Disgusting! In my experience of hospitals, nursing and medical staff are generally caring, hardworking and conscientious. Clearly the NHS should not support slovenliness,

laziness, carelessness or negligence and every measure should be taken to ensure jobs are done efficiently and effectively by caring people. If patient care is wanting, if patients do not get the timely help they need with feeding, washing and toiletting, it is usually because someone else’s need is more urgent, not because the nurses have their feet up. Working in the NHS is often more about firefighting and crisis management than rearranging doilies on seatbacks. Everyday, there is too much need and too few people to provide care, so we have to prioritise.

Ironically, it is often Government targets and guidelines that create so much paperwork in the first place. There has to be a balance. Documentation and communication is essential to

good patient care. It protects patients and staff. It is a naively romantic notion to assume it is enough to do the job well. We all have to create a papertrail which proves we have done so. The answer is to provide enough staff to do all jobs and attend to all patients properly. But that would cost more money.... Sorry David, own goal.

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

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