Essentially Worthing Magazine - June 2012

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JUNE 2012

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Let’s go Green EW highlights companies that care about our environment

Its all done by smoke and mirrors

Jim Roberts at Worthing Theatres tells us how He creates a stage illusion

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Our canine cover stars are Martha (Oregonian Raise a Laugh) and Rufus (Oregonian Raise an Eyebrow), who are just coming up to two years old. They are already championship show 6/7/10 12:21:53 winning dogs and we can see why!

They belong to Sarah Taylor of Littlehampton who only breeds to show. Her family has owned Pembroke Welsh Corgis since 1963 and bred the first litter in 1975. Sarah has had a distinguished career as a breeder of champions and also acted as a judge all over the world, including Crufts.

Fittingly, since the corgis are adorning our Jubilee issue, Sarah has met the Queen and her corgis too.

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Personally speaking We all love the magic of the theatre, but who is responsible for the sleight of hand that makes it all possible? Essentially Worthing talks to Jim Roberts, Technical Manager for Worthing Theatres, to discover how he transforms the bare stage into another world.

Looking after four venues is a challenge, but twelve years on, it is still an exciting and rewarding one.

I’m responsible for all the technical aspects of the theatres, which range from dressing the stage to organising light and sound, setting scenes and ensuring smooth transitions between them. Often, larger touring companies bring their own equipment and I have to work with them to make sure that our venues are compatible with their requirements.

And I am not only involved with live shows. We also have fantastic films, too. The digital cinema work, especially transmitting live performances via satellite, is amazing. The quality is so high that it rivals that of the original.

Certainly, no one needs opera glasses to get a good view of the performance!

A typical day? I couldn’t really say that I have one, since no two are ever the same. I could describe a perfect day though. It starts early, around 7.30am, with the arrival of an articulated lorry at the Connaught containing the equipment for a new show. We unload quickly and the stage is then covered with the required flooring; the scenery is set; lights positioned with cues; the music made ready and the props arranged. All we need now are the actors to bring it all to life when the curtain goes up.

Exhausting? Yes. Worth it?

Absolutely! Hearing the people laugh and clap at a show is what it’s all about. My team and I are there to make sure that everyone enjoys themselves and that everything goes to plan. When we achieve that, we know that we’ve done our job well.

Some people think that with all the distractions of other media that live performances will not be able to compete. But, there is a real magic to a shared experience and I have no doubt that there will always be a place in the world for theatre.

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INSIDE EW JUNE ISSUE 3

Personally Speaking Behind the scenes at Worthing Theatres

4-7 Essential Diary Bursting with events and celebrations for

the Jubilee 8 Treading the Boards Disco party at Worthing Theatres from Abba

to Motown 9

Essential Beach Life Jane Hicks visits Sea Lane Café at Goring

10-13 Essential Environment

Local companies offering an eco friendly service 14 Essential Gardens

Ambrose Place open their gardens to the public 15 Essentially For Kids

Jubilee by the sea and how to make your own bunting 16-17

Essential Food and Drink Check out the children’s cookery events at the Adur Food and Drink festival

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Essential Care It’s party time at the Shelley

20-21 Essential Splash

All the winners from the Splash FM awards night 21-22

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Essential Directory

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Kingsley Eco Solutions

Dr Sarah has the last word

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Your essential events guide

Worthing Striders Wednesday mornings, 9.30am Free beginners’ courses will be starting over the next few months on Goring Green.

The group provides an opportunity to enjoy a run with supervision and then socialise in the café.

Sea Lane Café, Goring, information@worthingstriders. co.uk New Pilates Beginners’Classes Thursdays, 12.45pm Classes run continuously and you can join any time.

Special offer for EW readers – just quote essentially645 when you book and receive 6 lessons for the price of 5! £5 for drop in. Trax Health & Fitness, www.bodywaves.co.uk or call: 07821 740166 Beginners’ Pilates Mat Work Class Thursdays, 7pm Classes run continuously and you can join any time.

Special offer for EW readers – just quote essentially645 when you book and receive 6 lessons for the price of 5! £5 for drop in.

Corner Stone Church, Brighton Rd, Worthing (next to Steyne Gardens), www.bodywaves.co.uk, 07821740166 The Southwick and Shoreham Country Market Friday mornings, 9.15am until 11am On offer will be the usual assortment of homemade cakes, savouries, jams, honey and free range eggs. Also available is a large selection of handmade knitted toys and children’s clothing.

The Porter Room, Southwick Community Centre, Southwick Street.

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Garden Party Friday 1st June, 11am until 1.30pm.

Enjoy a delightful afternoon at the Camelia Botnar Children’s Centre in the company of Councillor Clive James, next Mayor of Worthing.

Camelia Botnar Children’s Centre, Wellesley Ave, Goring Kestro – Worthing Stroke Club Friday 1 June, 2pm The group meets weekly and has an array of events on offer, starting with a party to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee including tea, quizzes and games. Goring UR Church Hall, Shaftesbury Avenue, http://kestro.wordpress.com East Preston Floral Club’s Annual ‘Art & Flowers Exhibition’ Friday 1 June, 7pm (private view), Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 June, 10am to 5pm and Monday 4 June, 10am to 4pm.

This is the opening event of the East Preston Festival. All paintings and flower displays will be available for purchase and profits go to St Barnabas Hospice. Private view tickets are available in advance from Sheila Cheal: 01903 773017.

Conservative Hall, Sea Road, East Preston, epfloralclub.co.uk Friends of Broadwater and Worthing Cemetery Guided Tours Saturday 2 June, 10.30am (Pubs and Hotels 1) and 11.30am (Pubs and Hotels 2) Free guided tours of the cemetery with two new tours featuring past hotel and pub landlords. All welcome. No booking required.

A toast to the Queen to honour her Jubilee will be raised between tours.

Main entrance, Broadwater and Worthing Cemetery, South Farm Road, Worthing, www.fbwc.co.uk.

Worthing Model Railway Club Saturday 2 June, 10 am until 4pm The club will be at East Preston Festival, showcasing railway modelling with a selection of exhibition standard layouts.

Advice on all aspects of the hobby available. Entrance £1.

Warren Room, Village Hall, Sea Road, East Preston High Salvington Windmill Open Days Sunday 3 June and Sunday 17 June, 2.30pm to 5.00pm The windmill will be open to the public with guided tours of the mill, granary and wind pump. There are refreshments available and a souvenir shop and toilets (including disabled).

Admission £1: accompanying children free.

High Salvington Windmill, Furze Road, High Salvington The Group Monday 4 June, 8pm The Group, a club for unattached people aged 45+, meets in a pub in Worthing on the first Monday evening of every month. Activities include: eating out, walking, arts, entertainment and travel. For details, contact: www.thegroup.org.uk Broadwater Community Association Car Boot Sale Monday 4 June, 8am (sellers), 9am (buyers) Snap up a bargain this Bank Holiday at the car boot sale and support a good cause.

Cars £8, vans £12.

Broadwater Green, Worthing.

A Jubilant Jubilee Monday 4 June, 7.30pm The Seadown Singers invite you to join them for their final performance with an evening of diverse music interspersed with poetry. Refreshments available and a raffle. This special Jubilee event is free and the retiring collection will be entirely donated to charity. To secure your seat, contact Rosemary via rosemary@roseybru.plus.com or Tel: 01903/242171.

St Peter’s Church Hall, Bowness Avenue, Sompting Sussex Keyboard & Organ Club Wednesday 6 June, 7.30pm The club welcomes Chiho Sunamoto in concert.There will be refreshments and a raffle.

Admission £6. Free Parking.

The Queen Street Centre, Queen Street, Worthing, 01903 691888 ‘Allo ‘Allo Wednesday 6 to Saturday 9 June As part of the Adur Festival, the Adur Theatre Company will be presenting a stage version of the popular television show, ‘Allo,‘Allo. All tickets £10.

Discounts for group bookings.

Box office: 01273 591933 or online: www.adurtheatre.co.uk The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham Worthing Friendship Centre Wednesday 6 June, 10.30am Coffee morning/lunch at the Sunny Restaurant Ham Road, Worthing. Enquiries: Sue Coughlin 01903 503291.

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Little Bird Mini-Touring Exhibition 6 June until 23 June A delightful exhibition in support of St Ann’s Hospice.

The felt birds were all made

by Angela Carter and sent around the world to be decorated and returned.

Their final destination is Manchester, so catch them before they fly away!

Steyning Library, Church Street, Steyning, info@ angelacarter.net, 07747 840738 Adur Art Club Open Afternoon Thursday 7 June, 2pm until 4pm Come and find out about this vibrant art group in an event held as part of the Adur Festival. Cards made by members will be on sale. All welcome. Admission is free.

Room 3, The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham Music Workshop Thursday 7 June, 10am until 4.30pm (registration 9.30am) Boys and girls are invited to join Davison Worthing Youth Concert Band for a music workshop given by professional conductor Steve Dummer.

The event is suitable for brass, woodwind and percussion players of Grade 3 ability and above. Places cost £15. For more information or to apply, contact Karen Kennard 07762 310702 or Alison Pereux 01903 505879.

Davison School for Girls, Selborne Road, Worthing Kestro – Worthing Stroke Club Friday 8 June, 2pm Maggie Martin from Findon will be speaking about the ‘Cinnamon Trust’ Goring UR Church Hall, Shaftesbury Avenue, http:// kestro.wordpress.com

Clymping Jubilee Festival Garden Weekend Friday 8, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 June A number of special garden days begin on Friday 8 with a flower festival and refreshments from 10am until 5pm and a gardeners’ question time at 7pm. Saturday 9 offers open gardens, craft stalls and a master class between 10am and 5pm, followed by an evening Jubilee jazz concert at 7pm. To round off the weekend, there will be open gardens and refreshments on Sunday 10 from 11am until 5pm. These events are suitable for all ages and tickets are priced at £5 for the gardens and these can be purchased on the day or in advance. Tickets for the jazz concert and question time are £10 and must be purchased in advance. All proceeds to Clymping Church and School.

St Mary’s Clymping Church Hall, Church Lane, Clymping, email: clympinggardenfestival@ gmail.com, Tel: 01903 722 443 or 01903 715 882, www. clymping.org.uk

National Garden Scheme – Open Gardens Goring Saturday June 9 and Sunday June 10, 1pm until 5pm There will be two delightful gardens open on these dates, which give contrasting views of seaside gardens.

One is a mature, owner designed garden blending Tudor cottage and exotic plantings and the other, an artist’s garden including a millennium folly, garden shrine and koi pond. Tea and cakes available. Entrance: £4 for both gardens. All proceeds to well-known charities.

52 Channel View in Brook Barn Way, BN12 4DW, and 29 Harvey Road, BN12 4DS Goring-by-Sea, Jennie Rollings: 01903 242431 or Tim Blewitt: 01903 241562, ngs.org.uk/goringfolly.com

Barties Boutique Saturday 9 June, 10am until 4pm Worthing’s best indoor boutique market held on the 2nd Saturday of each month.

Gorgeous shopping for all ages.

Lime Café, St Paul’s Centre, Worthing, www. bartiesboutique.moonfruit.com

Flamenco Saturday 9 June, 7.45pm The International Flamenco Company, Cancion Gitana, presents Lament for Lorca, a biography of the famous poet expressed through dance, music and poetry.

Tickets to all shows cost £16, concessions £12, group rates available. Bookings and information, 07758 752257 or 07963 959262 or duendeflamenco@aol.com Ditchling Village Hall, 18 Lewes Road, Ditchling,

Second Saturday Acoustic Show Presents - Mark Morriss Saturday 9 June, 7.15pm until 11pm Enjoy an evening of great live music with the lead from The Bluetones and supported by James Elder, Rachel Hawker and Our Colour Company.

St Paul’s Centre, Chapel Road, Worthing, Tickets: www.wegottickets.com/ event/159788

Dogs Trust Shoreham Open Day and Fun Dog Show Sunday 10 June, 11.30am until 4pm Join the Trust for a day packed full of fun. The event promises a fun dog show, bouncy castle, raffle, stalls, games and more.

Dogs Trust Shoreham, Brighton Road, Shoreham, 01273 440856

England v France and St Barnabas Day Party Monday 11 June, doors open at 4pm, kick off at 5pm Come along and watch England play France in their first game of Euro 2012 and support St Barnabas House hospice at the same time. Tickets £5: to include a buffet and view of game.

Information and tickets: 01903 254777.

Vintners Parrot, Warwick Street, Worthing Worthing Friendship Centre Tuesday 12 June, 7pm This meeting will be filled with songs and monologues from Mr and Mrs C Marett.

Community Centre, Durrington.

Enquiries: Sue Coughlin 01903 503291.

Andrew Motion at Ropetackle Thursday 14 June, 7pm Enjoy an evening in the company of the inimitable Andrew Motion (Poet Laureate 1999-2009) discussing his brand-new book Silver - Return to Treasure Island and readings from his poetry. Tickets: £8.

Details: 01273 464440, www. ropetacklecentre.co.uk Ropetackle, Shoreham West Sussex Writers – Short Story Workshop Thursday 14 June, 7.30pm to 9.30pm Pam Weaver, having sold many short stories and a family saga, shares her experience in a workshop on Writing Short Stories. Door fee £3 for members and £5 for non-members (free interval refreshments).

Heene Gallery, Heene Road, Worthing. www. westsussexwriters.co.uk

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The West Sussex Geological Society Friday 15 June, 7.30pm Dr Mark Whitton from Portsmouth University will present a talk about Pterosaurs.

Our autumn programme will commence on 21 September. (No indoor lectures in July/August) St Stephen’s Church, Angola Road, Worthing, 01903 209140.

Over 30’s Dance Party Friday 15 June, 9pm until 1am Join us for this popular monthly night out with music you love.

Dance to club classics including Motown, Soul etc. Entrance: £7.

Dress - smart casual (no T-shirts or trainers). Highdown Hotel, Goring, Worthing, 07860 578708.

Broadwater Community Association Bingo Evening Saturday 16 June, 7.30pm Enjoy a great evening out for a modest price. Entry just 50p, bingo books £1. Refreshments and cake on offer during the break and raffle, followed by more bingo and fliers at 50p each. Parish Rooms, Broadwater, 01903 522376 South Downs National Park Cycle Challenge Saturday 16 to Sunday 17 June An opportunity to cycle the South Downs Way from Winchester to Eastbourne and raise money for the Worthing Churches Homeless Projects.

Registration fee £40 to include the cost of accommodation.

Interested? Contact Mark on 01903 286484 Arty Barty Saturday 16, 23 and 30 June, 10am until 4pm Running in association with the Worthing Open Houses, the Arty Boutique will bring together a collaboration of both contemporary and established artists, makers, designers, photographers and exhibitors.

St Paul’s Centre, Chapel Road, Worthing, www.artyboutique.co.uk

The Jamboree Food and Drink Festival 2012 Sunday 17 June, 3pm - 9pm Give your dad a treat this Father’s Day. The festival celebrates the best local food and drink in the glorious surroundings of St Paul’s.

Sussex Ales, BBQ and entertainment from The Beautiful Word, Laura & The Risen Road and the Shoreham All Stars will be on offer plus an indoor and outdoor food market with locally sourced produce. Event on behalf of Cancer Research. Entrance free.

Local food producers and businesses are invited to take part. Details from www. worthingjamboree.co.uk or email Jess at mail@bartie.co.uk St Paul’s Centre, Chapel Road, Worthing Worthing Astronomical Society Monday 18 June, 7.30pm Deep sky observer and author, Grant Privett, will give a talk entitled ‘Observing Variable Nebulae’. Entrance for visitors: £4 Emmanuel United Reformed Church Hall, Worthing (entrance off Heene Road)

Adur Art Club Painting Demonstration Tuesday 19 June, 2pm until 4pm There will be a demonstration of landscape painting in acrylics, by well- known Hastings painter Richard Larkin. All welcome.

Admission: £4 for visitors, £3 for AAC members.

Room 3 (downstairs) The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham

EVENT OF THE MONTH The 25th Adur Festival Friday 1 June until Sunday 17 June This is truly a festival for everyone with a cornucopia of arts, music, exhibitions, taster sessions, walks and performances.

Two marquees on Shoreham Beach Green and Lancing See Adur come Alive!

Beach Green launch the celebrations with an exciting line-up including: Beach Boogie and ~ June 1 to June 17 2012 ~ BBQ , Tea Dance with local musician Launch party with Herbie Flowers, an indoor market, family fun day and the Shoreham launch Full listings at night event: ABBA www.adurfestival.com Sensation.

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The Mary How Trust Midsummer Golf Day Thursday 21 June Enjoy a great day of golf, a delicious lunch and generous prizes on this special charity day. Pimms will be served at the Halfway House and there will be a fun beat the professional contest on the 11th hole. This is a Stableford tournament with teams of four and ¾ handicap. Golfers of all abilities are welcome.

Tickets cost £40 per person and the trust would love to hear from any local businesses who would like to sponsor this event.

Tickets and information: 01798 877641 or visit: www.maryhowtrust.org Rookwood Golf Club, Robin Hood Lane, Warnham, Horsham

Kestro – Worthing Stroke Club Friday 22 June, 2pm Kestro will be celebrating their 30th anniversary. Anyone who has been involved with the club over that period are asked to get in touch with Vic on 01903 240688 Goring UR Church Hall, Shaftesbury Avenue, http:// kestro.wordpress.com The Angmering in Bloom Table Top Sale and Coffee Morning Saturday 23 June, 10am to 1pm The association is holding this as a fund raising event to support their entry in the South and South East in Bloom Competition.

On offer will be a tombola, refreshments, a bake sale and stalls. To book a table, please call: 01903 778661.

Village Hall, Angmering

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Wellbeing and Gift Fair Saturday 23 June, 10am until 4pm.

Complementary therapy tasters, unique gifts and handcrafts for sale. To be opened by national artist, Alison Lapper MBE. Lucky dip in aid of Worthing MIND. Admission: 50p.

Ferring Village Hall, www.annlawder.co.uk Annual Beer and Music Festival Saturday 23 June, 5pm Oak Grove College presents their annual festival including: real ales, BBQ, children’s bouncy castle and live music from Born to Bejovi, Lee Pashley as Robbie Williams and other local bands. Tickets: Adults - £5, Children (under 16) - £3. These are available on the gate or from the college.

Oak Grove College, The Boulevard, Worthing, 01903 705437/708753, www.oakgrovecollege.org.uk FVRA Antiques Valuation Afternoon Saturday 23 June, 2.30pm until 6pm Want to find out what some of your precious antiques and collectibles are worth? Come along to this antiques valuation afternoon and receive the expert advice of BBC television presenters Mark Stacey and Catherine Southon. Proceeds to the local school-based charity, Friends of the Vale.

All Saints Church Hall, Cissbury Drive, Findon Valley, Doug Jull: 01903 872241, www.findonvalley.org

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Norwegian Orchestra Performance and Cream Tea Tuesday 26 June, 3pm Enjoy wonderful music from a very special touring wind symphonic band from Norway ‘Husnes Musikklag’. Tickets: £8. This includes a tasty cream tea in the stunning grounds of Highdown Vineyards. Information and tickets from Jane: 01903 506495 Highdown Vineyard, Littlehampton Road. Worthing Worthing Friendship Centre Thursday 28 June, 12 noon Join us for lunch at the Broadwater pub.

Broadwater Street West, Worthing. Enquiries: Sue Coughlin 01903 503291.

Kestro – Worthing Stroke Club Friday 29 June, 2pm You are invited to hear Rod giving a talk about the KANJII project.

Goring UR Church Hall, Shaftesbury Avenue, http:// kestro.wordpress.com Crescendo Choir Saturday 30 June, 7.30pm Crescendo Choir presents ‘Come Reign, Come Shine’ a celebration for 2012, which includes some unusual contributions. This is a charity concert on behalf of Eyesee, a Worthing based charity working to combat blindness in poor countries. Tickets: £8.50 from Howards Estate Agents, Rowlands Road, Worthing or any member of the choir or Worthing Rotary Club. Reservations and enquiries: 01903 239230.

Our Lady of Sion School, Gratwicke Road, Worthing, BN11 4BL

Book Launch Saturday 30 June, 11am until 12.30pm Psychosis Through My Eyes: A Personal and Professional Journey by Catherine Amey will be launched at this special library event.

Broadwater Library, Dominion Road, Worthing Cream Tea and Garden Party Saturday 30 June, 2pm until 4pm A fabulous afternoon including: Vanguard Productions, Jubilee Romp and Nefertiri Arabic dances in the organic sculpture garden. (Indoors if wet) Henry House, 189 Heene Road, Worthing, www. henryhouse.net Ashington Horticultural Society Open Gardens Saturday 30 June and Sunday 1 July, 2pm - 6pm You are invited to enjoy ten very different gardens, which are being opened in support of St Barnabas Hospice and the RNLI. Refreshments will be available. Programmes: Adults £5 and children free.

Free parking on the Recreation Ground, Church Lane (signposted).

Enquiries to Diann on 01903 893156 or clarkebaf@tiscali.co.uk

Annual Sponsored Fun Walk Saturday 30 June, 10am Enjoy a one, two, three or four mile walk along the seafront and help Cardiac Rehabilitation Support (CRS). The walk begins at Sea Lane Café and goes towards Worthing Pier and back with water stations and benches en route. Further information from: www. cardiacrehabsupport.org.uk and sponsorship forms from cardiacrs@hotmail.co.uk or by post to Sponsored Walk 2012, Cardiac Rehab, Southlands Hospital, Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham BN43 6TQ. All welcome. So join in the fun and exercise for health.

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Treading the boards Born in the Gardens Friday 15 and Saturday 16 June It’s 1979 and Maud and stay-at-home son, Mo are determined to fend off the horrors of modern technology and mores in this poignant comedy.

Connaught Theatre, Worthing

Beyond The Barricade Sunday 3 June Let the West End come to you in this spectacular show featuring the hit songs from all your favourite musicals, including, of course, Les Miserables.

Pavilion Theatre, Worthing

Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra Sunday 17 June Worthing Philharmonic presents a delightful concert for a summer evening. The programme includes popular classics and stars Rita French performing Bruch’s violin concerto.

Assembly Hall, Worthing Bugle Boy Tuesday 26 to Saturday 30 June Enjoy this musical biography of the legendary Glenn Miller, which includes all his best loved tunes.

Connaught Theatre, Worthing

Motown’s Greatest Hits - How Sweet It Is Friday 22 June Superb vocals and smooth choreography combine to make this an evening where you will be sure to dance ‘All Night Long’.

Pavilion Theatre, Worthing

Dancing Queen Saturday 9 June All Super Troupers and Dancing Queens are invited to this high energy party showcasing Abba’s fabulous songs and 70s disco classics.

Pavilion Theatre, Worthing Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake 3D (PG) Tuesday 19 June Experience the amazing allmale version of Swan Lake as reinterpreted by Matthew Bourne. Recorded from a live performance at Sadler’s Wells, you can now see it in 3D. RitzDigital, Worthing

Michael Winslow Tuesday 26 June Michael Winslow, AKA Sergeant ‘Motor Mouth’ Jones from the Police Academy films, comes to Worthing to enchant you with his vocal sorcery.

Pavilion Theatre, Worthing

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

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Scones and tea by the sea Jane Hicks shares with us her visit to Sea Lane Café, and the delights of the Blue Flag unspoilt beach at Goring Gap The beach at Goring, commonly known as Goring Gap – where the green open countryside actually runs down and meets the coast – is undoubtedly one of the most popular stretches of coastline in West Sussex. Lying two miles west of Worthing town centre, Goring Gap encompasses the long stretch of unspoilt beach between Goring and Ferring.

Unlike other south coast resorts, Goring-by-Sea has resisted installing amusement arcades and candy-floss stalls and remains very clean and well-kept. Fishing, windsurfing, surf boarding, kite surfing and a host of other watersports are popular here, as well as horse riding on the mixed pebble and sand beach. It is a dog-walker’s delight!

Situated in the middle of this long stretch of Blue Flag beach at Goring is the Sea Lane Café. It is easy to spot from both the coast road and the promenade because it flies a large Union Flag.

Come rain or shine, summer or winter, morning or afternoon - it doesn’t matter wnen you come – you will always find this café busy!

Peter Attwood, who owns the café with business partner Gavin Trimmer, told me he has been associated with Sea Lane Café for 35 years. As a youngster, he used to work there during the holidays and at weekends, then took up full-time employment, working his way up to becoming manager. Seven years ago, he went into partnership with Gavin and bought the business.

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Since then, they have refurbished the building and doubled the seating, enabling them to accommodate 80 inside and 150 outside. The café is accessed by steps, giving it both advantages and disadvantages.

You do get a wonderful view of the beach and sea from inside. However, if you are unable to climb steps, you need to come prepared to sit outside and be accompanied by someone who could order and pay for your food and drink at the counter upstairs. On the plus side, there are Councilrun, disabled loos on ground level, underneath the café.

Sea Lane Café is open all year round from 8.30am. In the winter months it closes at 4.30pm, but in the high summer it stays open until 7pm (or longer if the weather is nice!)

Cooked breakfasts are one of the specialities of this café, served until 11.30am. In the winter, home-made soups, curries or steak & kidney puddings are on the menu. Salads of seafood, locally caught crab, smoked salmon and king prawns are available in the summer. And if you fancy a tipple with your meal, being fully licensed, they offer a selection of wines, beers and even champagne.

Peter told me they were famous for their wide selection of fresh cakes, gateaux and homemade scones. Scones have no sugary icing to hide behind – they stand or fall on their absolute

freshness – which is why they should be eaten straight from the oven. And even then, they can be disappointing (as I have discovered with several cream teas in so-called ‘posh’ tearooms!)

Nonetheless, as I am rather partial to a home-made scone, I decided to sample one here.

There was a choice of cheese, plain fruit or wholemeal. I chose wholemeal. I must admit, I was expecting it to be a bit heavy and wondered why I hadn’t chosen a fresh cream cake instead. That is, until I tasted it! Beautifully crisp and crunchy on the outside and light and fluffy inside, it was just the best I have ever tasted. With the addition of butter and jam, it was simply delicious. And the coffee was equally good. So, why go to Somerset for a Cream Tea? You won’t get anything better than at the Sea Lane Café. And the other home-made cakes looked equally ‘yummy’.

In addition, there is a takeaway shop selling tea, coffee, cold drinks, ice creams (including 99s), burgers, chips, hot dogs and beach goods – ideal if you are on the beach for the day. They take all major credit and debit cards over £10 (except American Express).

In a very modest way, Peter described his café as ‘not too upmarket with reasonable prices’.

His parting words were, ‘I just want to serve people.’ With that attitude, he certainly deserves the success he is having.

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The Moorings Guest House Awarded the Gold award for Green tourism in May 2010 Continually improving our practices and reducing our impact on the environment locally and globally without compromising the best level of comfort, cleanliness and service to our guests The initiatives currently in place are as follows All paper, card, glass, plastics & tin items are recycled Solar PV panels on our west facing roof will generate upto 2.9Kwh which pre heats our hotwater and we have modern highly efficient condensing boilers

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Email: themooringsworthing@hotmail.co.uk Website: www.mooringsworthing.co.uk 9 En-suite Rooms, Bed and Breakfast Long Lets Available Great Rates and Early Breakfast for Businesses

We have replaced our water feed pipe to ensure no water is lost due to leakage from old pipes All light bulbs have been changed (where possible) to energy saving bulbs Ink Cartridges are sent to Charity Recycling Schemes Increased insulation in our roof spaces to the recommended 350mm Cleaning products are from environmentally accredited sources and our paper products are from sustainably responsible suppliers We have a very fuel efficient Smart Car, which emits very low level of CO2.

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Bringing You the Good Life We all want the very best for our beautiful environment, but these businesses are going the extra mile to ensure that the Worthing area and beyond remain as glorious as Nature intended. From renewable technology, water wisdom, to fine food and accommodation - you’ll find it all locally.

Henry House is a power house As part of their green commitment Henry House is generating its own energy Henry House has had a further facelift and is generating its own electricity-and selling it back to the Grid!

The flat roof over the hot swimming pool (35C 95F) was an ideal place to install photovoltaic panels “ We took advantage of the scheme as the next step in our green commitment-we already have solar hot water, rain water collection, recycling from the pool & much more-so we’re happy come rain or come shine” Rainwater is collected and filtered then used to refill the pool each week as part of our pool maintenance programme.

The water taken out of the pool is used to flush the 5 toilets so we use very little mains water.

The pool was retiled Christmas 2011 & we installed an Ecosanitiser to replace the old Brominator.This environmentally friendly ionising system also eliminates skin and eye irritation-so common in chlorine and bromine pools.

The Centre offers a wide range of therapies and swimming lessons for all ages from birth.The hot pool also provides a vital service to the elderly and disabled and those recovering from surgery and accidents.

“We’re always looking for ways to keep costs down for all our customers but especially the elderly and disabled.The refurbishment and generating our own electricity has given us a brighter greener future”. www.henryhouse.net 01903 232875. Open Monday – Saturday 8am – 9pm. 189 Heene Road Worthing

Combat Rising Energy Costs With soaring fuel bills, the cost of running a property seems to be running out of control.

So what can we do to change this? Kingsley Eco Solutions explains to EW how we can reduce costs and our impact on the planet by doing it naturally.

Simply using the planet’s renewable resources such as sunshine, wood and rain, can make terrific savings.

For example, installing a rainwater harvesting system can halve a customer’s mains water usage and solar PV panels can save up to £1000 on the household electricity bill.

But aren’t these systems pricey to install? There are expenses, of course, but these are balanced out by savings. In addition, some grants and incentives are available from the government on many renewable products.

And there certainly is an array of systems on offer, from solar panels providing electricity or hot water, biomass and wood burning stoves to give heat and hot water and optimised lighting systems to reduce electricity bills.

Kingsley Eco Solutions offer all of the above and have extensive experience bringing savings to everyone from Arun District Council to hundreds of homes across Sussex.

New technology is a bit of mystery to most of us, so the company offers a place for us to learn more: either at their showroom in Ferring with working technology or at one of their very popular workshops and events.

With energy bills set to rise indefinitely, it’s good to know that with a little expert advice, we can find going green both easy and economical! www.KingsleyGroup.co.uk 01903 227726 50 Ferring Street, Ferring.

Lets get this party started It’s a bumper summer for celebrations but don’t forget to recycle while you toast the Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics.

All your glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles, cans, paper and card go to the Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) in Ford where they are sorted and then sent on to manufacturers who turn them into something new.

We are asking residents to be careful that when they recycle after their party they are not recycling the wrong things as this could lead to some of their hard work literally going to waste

– please make sure all items are not wet, dirty or tied up in plastic bags.

Party preparations • Place a container next to the barbeque for people to pop their empty drink cans and bottles in • Consider using washable plates and cutlery rather than plastic knives and forks and paper plates

• If you are using packets of burgers and sausages, remember the card outer can be recycled, but the plastic inners cannot!

knives and forks • Ensure everything is DRY • Tip the cans and bottles straight into the recycling bin

The party’s over • Make sure drink cans and wine bottles are totally empty and put them loose in the recycling bin • Don’t recycle paper plates which have leftovers on them • You can’t recycle plastic

Paul Willis Waste Strategy Manager Adur and Worthing Council Services 01273 263052 e.paul.willis@ adur_worthing.gov.uk Follow Adur and Worthing Council services on facebook and twitter

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Water water everywhere but not a drop to sprinkle Southern Water spell out the facts on why we have a drought in the Worthing area and give us some tips on how we can conserve our most precious natural commodity

Water garden at Worthing beach For ideas on drought gardens visit the Southern

The South East of England is the driest and most densely populated area in the UK. The amount of water we use each day has risen dramatically. Longer life expectancy and a growing interest in gardening have also led to an increase in demand for water, especially during the summer months.

We use about 10 litres more water a day now than a decade ago, as we take more showers and baths, and use more and more modern appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers.

The growing population and effects of climate change are putting pressure on water resources in the South East which are already under stress. Although the rain in April and May helped, it followed the second driest 12 month period on record which sounded drought alarms.

Southern Water is playing its part to help meet the growing pressure on water resources. Last year it built an award-winning £12 million reservoir near Hardham in North Sussex – the first of its type to be built by the company for 30 years. This provides enough water to meet the needs of 70,000 people or 30,000 properties which is the predicted new homes growth in that area for the next 25 years.

It is also the first water company in the UK to provide nearly every home with a water meter in a widespread five-year programme which began in 2010 and comes to Worthing this year. People tend to cut their water consumption by ten per cent when having a meter installed. And the meters being installed are world-leading models with an automatic leak-detection facility which is expected to save up to five million litres of water per day. That’s enough water to meet the needs of 33,000 people.

Southern Water also has the lowest leakage level per household of all the water and sewerage companies in the UK, and it operates an extensive programme to replace 256km of water mains before 2015 which will reduce the risk of burst pipes and leaks.

Its customers have always worked closely with the company to help conserve supplies, saving a remarkable 43 million litres of water during the summer of 2006 when the region was last in drought.

This year the company is again asking us to adopt some simple water efficiency advice to help save supplies:

In the garden and outside:

• Fit a water butt to collect rainwater for your garden. Just one water butt holds enough rainwater to fill a watering can 25 times. Average rainfall in Worthing can fill your water butt up to 450 times a year. Plants much

prefer rainwater and using a water butt also means less water is taken from rivers for drinking water which helps to protect the environment.

• The use of hosepipes and sprinklers is banned (with certain exceptions) across the Worthing area. These can use as much water in an hour as a family of four does in one day. Please water your garden by using a watering can filled from a tap or, better still, a water butt.

• Lawns may go brown if the weather is dry but they quickly recover when it rains and don’t need to be watered in between. Cut the grass slightly longer in dry periods and less frequently, leaving the cuttings on to retain moisture.

• Apply a thick layer of mulch, compost or chip bark on your soil between plants to help keep the moisture in and suppress weeds.

• Water plants in the early morning or evening when it is cooler and less water is lost to evaporation.

• Use a water-retaining gel for pots and hanging baskets.

• Select plants which need minimal watering.

• Use a bucket and sponge to wash the car, not a waterwasting hose.

In the bathroom:

• Flushing the toilet accounts for about 30 per cent of all the water we use in our homes. If you do not have a low-flush toilet, please put a Save-a-flush bag in the cistern to save a litre of water per flush.

• Take a four-minute shower instead of a bath and save about 50 litres of water.

• Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth and rinse at the end with a mug of water - a family of four can save a bathful of water every day by following this example.

In the kitchen:

• When washing vegetables or rinsing plates, please don’t use a running tap. Put a plug in your sink or use a bowl. Soaking vegetables makes them easier to peel and a running tap wastes nine litres of water a minute.

• Only use your washing machine and dishwasher with a full load. One less weekly wash saves up to 5,000 litres of water annually – more than enough for one person’s monthly needs.

• Place a jug of water in the fridge for a ready supply of chilled water, rather than running the tap until it runs cold.

• Boil only as much water as you need for a cup of tea or coffee but make sure the element in the kettle is covered.

• Fixing aerators to taps cuts the water they use by about half. These introduce air in the water. The water flow looks the same and feels the same but you use much less water.

Around the house:

• Always fix dripping taps and leaking overflows.

Many dripping taps can be cheaply repaired by replacing tap washers. A dripping tap can waste five litres of water a day.

• Please lag pipes and tanks in the loft to prevent them freezing and bursting.

• Always turn off the water if you’re going away, particularly if you’re turning off the central heating too.

Make sure you know where your main stop valve is and make sure that you can turn it on and off. If ever a pipe bursts, you’ll then know how to cut off the flow.

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A chance to see hidden back gardens in Worthing Beautiful gardens are open for us to admire at Ambrose Place on Sunday 24 June Acclaimed by the national press, TV and radio, the hidden back gardens of Ambrose Place, Worthing have opened to the public since 1984.

This year for the 29th consecutive year, the residents of Ambrose Place, a Grade II Listed Regency Terrace in Central Worthing, open their gardens for Charity as part of the National Gardens Scheme. All monies raised by the NGS go to charity, the main beneficiaries being MacMillan Nurses and Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Entrance to the Ambrose Secret Back Gardens is in Richmond Road (opposite the Public Library) and entry costs £5 per person.

Afternoon tea and homemade cake are available for an extra £2 (by prepaid ticket) in the Tabernacle Church’s “Way-in Café” (opposite the Town Hall).

All gardens are maintained by their amateur garden owners, so they appeal to the average town gardener looking for ideas, as well as to those simply after an enjoyable day out. Some of the owners offer home grown plants for sale at very reasonable prices – always a popular feature with visitors.

So from 11am till 1pm and 2pm till 5pm on Sunday 24 June, Ambrose Place hidden back gardens will welcome all who have an interest in gardening.

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What you will need:

• An old paperback book • One or two metres of ribbon • Glue or thread in a contrast colour to your ribbon • A ruler, pencil and scissors • Stickers, coloured pens or other decorations

How to make your bunting:

• Take your paperback and remove the cover. (Make sure Mum has read it first!)

• Peel away about four pages • Measure the bottom (short side of the page) and mark the centre with a pencil • Using your ruler, draw a line from the top left-hand side of the page down to the centre point and then the same from the top right-hand side.

• You now have a pointed triangle. Cut this out carefully keeping the pages together. (You could use a paperclip here to help or cut them individually, but it will take more time.)

• Repeat until you have enough flags to fill most of your ribbon.

• Leave about 15cm of the ribbon free at either end for tying and then stick or sew your flags onto the ribbon.

• Decorate with stamps, stickers or pictures or just leave plain.

• Use picture books, magazines or C pretty papers to make bunting for all M your special days.

Kids’ Diary - June Tiddlers and Toddlers Parent and Child Group (0-4) Mondays, 10am-12am You are invited to join this new parent and child group (grandparents and carers welcome too) and enjoy a chat with friends, refreshments and safe play for the little ones. Excellent facilities. £2 for an adult with one child: £3 for an adult with two.

Emmanuel United Reformed Church, St Michaels Road, Worthing (Heene Road entrance)

Half-term Tennis Coaching Wednesday 6 to Friday 8 June, 9am to 11am (5-10yrs), 1pm to 3pm (11+yrs) Do you have an aspiring Wimbledon Champion? If so, this may be the course for them. Three days of coaching from the excellent Colin Piper.

Field Place, The Boulevard, Worthing, 01903 244034 Children’s Parade and Town’s Jubilee Celebrations Saturday 16 June, 10am until 11.30 A carnival not to be missed! Join the parade filled with amazing colours and costumes created by local schools, as it snakes from Splashpoint through the town. This free family event concludes at Steyne Gardens, where you will find refreshments and more at the charity fair from 10am until 4pm.

Starts: Splashpoint and ends at Steyne Gardens, 07803 269354

Jubilee by the Sea! Monday 4 June, 9.30pm Join the celebrations at the Jubilee Parade and Beacon Lighting Event on the seafront at Littlehampton. Scouts and Guides will be participating in a colourful Jubilee-themed lantern procession led by a marching band. At 10.15pm, the Town Mayor will light up the beacon to join a network of Lions Donkey Derby and Fun Day 2,012 beacons right across the United Sunday 17 June, 1pm until 5pm Kingdom and Commonwealth. Be part The day will have all the usual attractions of this historic occasion! plus a parade of classic and vintage cars.

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Do the Twist!

Great summer wines with a twist? A fresh approach to accompany that summer food.

We certainly have been experiencing some pretty diverse weather conditions over the past few weeks, so we are really looking forward to some warmer days and to be able to roll out those fabulous summer dishes with inspiring wines to match.

Once again I have been able to source something different from our local independent wine merchants with the weather in mind.

Down in Grapes of Worthing, I found this intriguing white wine from Chile - ELKI Pedro Ximenez, 2010.

Elqui Valley is located in the Do Coquimbo region of Chile 300 miles north of Santiago. It is Chile’s most northern wine producing region, warm and very mountainous. Many vineyards here are located high in the Andes mountains, some as high as 6,500 feet above sea level. The altitude has a moderating influence on the climate allowing the grapes to receive more intense sunlight during the day. This diurnal temperature variation allows the grapes to retain a high level of acidity while ripening fully, important for a grape with low natural acidity like PX. The grapes for this wine are handpicked, pressed softly and fermented at low temperatures - resulting in white peach and apricot notes. Chill this wine right down. It’s great as an aperitif, nice with seafood, salads, cheese and tasty cold rice dishes.

Elki Pedro Ximenez, 2010, Elqui Valley, Chile. £7.59 from Grapes of Worthing, 10 Prospect Place BN11 3BL, www.grapesworthing.co.uk, T: 01903 608563 So, for the twist in the summer wine selection, I found a Beaujolais by Loron & Fils that fits the bill. This red wine can be chilled down and enjoyed with salmon or tuna fish, fresh salads and pasta dishes and, of course, with creamy cheeses.

Brouilly Les Thibaults 2010, made from the Gamay grape, is from the foothills of its volcanic namesake Mont Brouilly and is the largest of the cru appellations.

The soil here ranges from pink granite to chalky clay and sand.

This wine is a real head-turner, soft summer pudding on the nose, attractive ruby colour complemented by a full, rich palate with elegant, soft tannins. I just loved this wine. Enjoy!

Brouilly Les Thibaults 2010 £9.99 from Hennings wine merchants, Aldsworth Parade, Goring, Worthing, BN12 4UP T: 01903 700224 www.henningswine.co.uk

Can cook, will cook Kids will be cooking up a storm at the Cavendish hotel The Adur & Worthing Food & Drink Festival, 7th – 15th July 2012, will give the whole family an opportunity to enjoy some great produce and the kids will not be left out…

The festival kicks off in Worthing on the weekend of 7th & 8th July.

There will be an action packed programme on the live stage & kitchen in South Street Square including a whole host of competitions just for kids including biscuit decorating, food nutrition, and musical foodie songs with plenty of chances to wins prizes.

You can watch the children of Sion School decorate cupcakes or they can let off some steam in Steyne Gardens while you relax with a local drink or peruse the selection of stalls.

Kids cooking company, Cookery Doodle Doo are taking over the restaurant at the Cavendish hotel on Friday 13th July with a Super Lucky Tea Party, hosting a dinner party for some very brave parents.

Children aged 7-11 will be learning recipes to prepare a delicious family-friendly buffet.

Grown-ups are invited to join the class and sample their creations in an after-class meal. They will be serving warm fresh savoury pastries and scones, fruity kebabs and salads.

Cooking lesson spaces are limited to thirteen children. £15 per child

(including reservation for 2 party guests). Cooking class from 4.30pm – 6pm.

Party guests welcome from 5pm-7.30pm.

For details please visit www.cookerydoodledoo. com/events/ superlucky13/ or phone Katie on 07588 692955.

Watch out for a copy of the Festival Programme for more details of the whole festival or go to http://www.visitworthing. co.uk/whats-on/food-anddrink-festival

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Party season kicks off in June

The Diamond Jubilee, Worthing carnival and Wimbledon will be celebrated in style by the residents at The Shelley Well, it’s summer again and after that long wait, let’s not complain about the heat but let’s relish in the sunshine and all that it brings.

For our residents we’ve always ensured a packed season of activities, however, this year is different.

We will be celebrating June with not only with a glass of Pimms enjoying Wimbledon but a party, or should I say parties, to celebrate our magnificent Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

Not content with what will be our unrivalled celebrations at The Shelley (garden party and various entertainments) we have entered into the spirit of things by joining in the huge carnival on Worthing promenade on the 16th of June. This promises to be a stupendous event with a ‘street ‘ or should I say ‘promenade’ party to line the seafront from one end to the other.

We’ve booked our tables, planned our strategy and look forward to standing more than a chance of winning the ‘best dressed table competition’.

Our residents will be involved in decorating, baking (or eating) and generally making the event into a celebration to remember. (That reminds me, where do you get Corgis?)

So, feel free to come pay us a visit and join us for a cup of tea and delicious cakes.

After all is done, there is no time to relax, it’s straight onto the Olympics and cheering our teams on to glory.

And for those that want to, perhaps, just relax in the garden in peace and quiet.

Whether you join in or not, we’ll endeavour to treat

you like royalty, always.

Have a wonderful summer from all at The Shelley, Worthing’s finest residential care home.

There’s a fabulous summer in store at The Shelley

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Care Homes Open Day Tuesday 12 June 2012

Guild Care’s residential and nursing homes in Worthing are open for tours and refreshments 10.30am -12 noon and 2pm - 4pm

Linfield Wykeham Road Worthing 01903 529629 10.30am talk ‘Financing Care’

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For further details or to let us know you are attending, please email julia.johnson@guildcare.org or phone 01903 529779

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And the winners are…

The Splash FM awards shone a light on our local heroes with some exceptional stories of bravery and businesses that put the customer first

Sporting Star with Worthing Leisure

Lauren Jones

Following an accident at 13 years old, Lauren was paralysed from the waist down. Since 2009 she has played wheelchair tennis with great success, becoming GB Junior number 1 early on and Junior World number 7. Since moving to senior level she looks sure to be in the GB Paralympic Team 2016 and may even make it to London this year!

Best Friend Award - With The Samaritans

Kyle Burtenshaw

Kyle was nominated by his best friend James Clarke following the unconditional support he received from him following some tough times. He’s always there for James no matter what and always has a smile on his face.

Best Business with Worthing Town Centre Initiative

Southdown Butchers

Southdown Butchers have been operating their successful business in South Street, Tarring for 40 years now, offering a wonderful welcoming service to all customers new and old.

Dad Of The Year with Worthing Extreme Tyres

Tom Edge

Fundraiser of the Year with Southern Water

Trish Murrell

Multiple nominations praised Trish for her constant fundraising.

She never stops planning, organising or taking part in fundraising ideas and events, all of which benefit local charities or causes in our community.

Pub of The Year With Goring Road Carpet Centre

The Rose And Crown

Run by the same family since 1991, The Rose and Crown is one of our few remaining traditional pubs. The amazing home cooked food and huge portions were praised along with the ever changing entertainment and welcoming service. Let’s raise a glass to that!

Top Teacher with Northbrook College

Cora Gillies

Miss Gilles has been teaching at Chatsmore Catholic High School for the last 25 years and will now sadly leave in July following redundancies. Her pupils said she was more than a teacher and more like a friend and her presence in the school would be irreplaceable.

Charity of the Year with Saywell International

Tom was nominated by his wife Lizzie after they moved to Angmering from the other side of the country and Tom offered to be a stay at home dad to 15 month old Wesley. His hard work and wonderful parenting has not gone unrewarded as he picked up our dad of the Year trophy.

Worthing Churches Homeless Project

Courage Award with Adur & Worthing Councils

Mum of the Year with Davison High School for Girls

Tim Wheeler

In July 2011 Tim tackled an armed robber who burst into their family jewellers on Bath Place, Worthing. To protect his wife and son, who were in the shop at the time, Tim chased the robber off and tackled him to the floor until the Police arrived.

Worthing Churches Homeless Project do more than just offer a bed for the night to the homeless of Worthing. They offer life skills and support every step of the way, and have even set up a cycle workshop training clients to become bike mechanics.

Helen Whittle

Helen was crowned mum of the year following her endless and tireless commitment to her ever growing brood (another daughter on the way in a matter of weeks). Through family illnesses and relationship breakups Helen has always been there for her kids.

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Restaurant of the Year with Kendricks Coffee

Brio

Sitting pride of place on Worthing’s glorious seafront, Brio was praised for its welcoming atmosphere, incredible menu and selection or traditional Italian cuisine and its attentive staff. You can even enjoy a traditional Sunday roasts while soaking up the sun on the terrace!

Sporting Team with Body Shapers of Lancing

Worthing U7’s Rugby Team

Celebrating a triumphant end to their first ever competitive season, the Worthing U7 Rugby Team were crowned Sussex Champions and have accumulated so much silverware this season that there’s almost enough for a trophy each!

Chris Copsey Gold Award with Henry House Hot Pool & Therapy Centre

Daisy King

Daisy picked up the Gold Award following her endless volunteering in the community. She helps children with special needs at Oakgrove College, Activenture and The Ashdown Club. She volunteers at Chestnut Tree House, works part time in a care home, rows for Worthing Rowing Club and is studying 4 A levels. How does she find the time!?

Lifetime Achievement with Strand Dental

Peter Bloxham (posthumous award)

Peter Bloxham was one of the driving forces behind the annual Durrington Festival. Tireless in his commitment, he brought ideas, positivity and endless enthusiasm to the festival committee. A huge presence in the community Peter will be greatly missed by all, and is honoured posthumously with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Dr Sarah has the last word

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Our resident Dr talks tough this month on how abuse affects our young community and the tragic outcomes The mark of a civilised society is said to be how well it protects its most vulnerable members. The recent desperate suffering of the young girls exploited by a paedophile gang shows there is still much work to do.

I sat once with one of our ex-regulars- I say ‘ex’ as I haven’t seen him for ages, and therefore presume that he is either in prison or dead. He had a psychiatric and forensic history as long as your arm and was a frequent visitor to A&E- usually with a police escort- for recurrent overdoses, self-harm and lots and lots of affray.

On the face of it he was an angry man who had done some very bad things. He drank too much and had an easy temper. This is his story that he told me…

The alcoholic father, the domestic abuse, the fear of a small boy, crouching under the table, knowing that once his mother had been beaten unconscious, his father would come looking for him...

It’s not an excuse for a lifetime of poor choices, violence and crime but it is an explanation. He had no other blue-print. His early experiences had wired up his brain all wrong. This young boy wasn’t given enough love to become a man....’If a child is given love, he becomes loving. If he is helped when he needs help, he becomes helpful. And if he has been truly valued at home he grows up secure

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enough to look beyond himself to the welfare of others...’ ( Dr Joyce Brothers). I would add that if these things are missing, he becomes a lost soul, and lost souls make for easy prey. These vile criminal gangs may have considered that these girls did not ‘count’, that they been cast aside and so had no worth, did not respect themselves and so were not worthy of respect from others. They had no mother to wait up for them or to police their hemlines and cleavages.

They craved attention and affection even when it was corrupted by evil.

This is what happens to the vulnerable when we fail to protect them. They grow up

as victims and perpetrators of crime. If the cycle doesn’t stop, they grow up into parents themselves, unable to give the love that would save the next generation. So even if you are not blessed with yawning hours of spare time or millions in lottery winnings, get in touch with a children’s charity and see what a difference you can make.

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

Varicose veins are very common affecting around 30% of adults. They develop when the small valves inside the veins stop working properly.

Normally the valves open to let blood through then close again to stop it flowing back, however, if they become weak or damaged the blood can flow backwards, collecting in the vein causing that telltale bulging.

You’re more likely to develop varicose veins as you get older, especially if they run in your family. In addition, many women develop varicose veins during pregnancy; although pregnancy itself isn’t the cause.

The good news is that despite sometimes being unsightly, varicose veins don’t usually cause problems. The not so good news is that if they’re not causing problems you probably won’t get them treated on the NHS. Nonetheless, you should see your GP if you your veins are itchy, painful or achy or the skin over the vein is discoloured or inflamed and also if you want treatment for aesthetic reasons.

Your GP may refer you to a consultant at a local Nuffield hospital where every patient should have a duplex ultrasound scan, which provides detailed images of your veins to allow the vascular consultant to advise on the most appropriate treatment for you. There are several safe and effective techniques. From the traditional surgical treatment called ligation & stripping and avulsions that requires a general anaesthetic, through to newer, less invasive techniques such as radiofrequency ablation, which usually only require a local anaesthetic.

However, these newer techniques are not appropriate in all cases. Clinical examination and duplex ultrasound imaging will allow the consultant vascular surgeon to make the best choice of treatments for your varicose veins.

Call Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital on 01273 627007/8 for more information or to book to attend our free varicose veins open day on Saturday 23 June.

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