Essentially Worthing Magazine - November 2012

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NOVEMBER 2012

AND BEYOND

SCRAPHEAP SAFARI

AT WORTHING MUSEUM

Meet Beatrice the alligator and other junk animals

Win VIP panto tickets for a family night out

Backstage passes and a chance to meet the stars

Finest food for Christmas

A round up of the best local restaurants

WHAT IS BABYBUDDY? EW talks to the local mum behind this new charity

Littlehampton Lancing Shoreham Southwick Steyning Storrington Arundel Findon

Countdown to Christmas Event South Street Square Worthing Saturday 24th November 2012 12pm to 5pm

Followed by a fantastic free Firework Stage Show Display from Worthing Pier at 5.45pm

featuring

Mr Worthing Dave Hunt Christmas Singing & Dancing Magician Balloon Modelling Competitions and much much More...

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24th November

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per hour in the Civic Centre Car Park Stoke Abbott Road

Sunday 25th November 2012 11.30am to 3.30pm Christmas Disco & Choirs And Meet Santa’s Reindeer...

(max stay 4 hours)

For more information see www.worthingtowncentre.co.uk

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INSIDE EW NOVEMBER ISSUE 3 Take Five

John Moses tells us why he loves panto 4-7 Essential Diary

Packed with local events in November 8 Treading The Boards

Drama, Dance and Music in Worthing Theatres 9 Essentially for Kids

Sparkles and storytelling this November 10 Essential Competition

Fantastic VIP tickets to be won 11 Essential Food and drink

Eating out locally 12 Essential Food and drink

Richard Ambridge recommends Malbec 13 Essential Food and drink

A little bit of Italy in Worthing 14-15 Essential Food and drink

Great views and great value at The Burlington 16 Essential People

6 Of The Best 17 Essential Business

Business news and tips from Helen Scott 18 Essential Tourism

Why do we love Worthing and Adur?

19 Essential People

Mother and daughter launch local charity BabyBuddy 20 Come Fly With Me

EW talks to Paul Simmons at Shoreham Airport 21 Essential Profile

Happy Birthday BodyShapers 22-23 Essential Care

Paul Cullen talks dentures 24 Essential Gallery

Beautiful pictures of our local area 25 Essential Splash 26 Essential Directory 27 Dr Sarah has the last word 28 Woods Travel 2013 brochure

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ITV’s Superstar finalist Jon Moses is charming as a prince.

Here he gives us a glimpse of his loves offstage and on.

If you had to choose one musical production to appear in, which would it be?

It has always been an ambition of mine to play the part of Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. It is fantastic fun with a great story and lyrics.

As a singer, you have performed all over the world. Where was your favourite venue?

It’s difficult to say. I’ve sung in lots of countries in both intimate venues and grand hotels. I particularly loved a hotel in Portugal where the audience was especially responsive and appreciative.

Many of your heroes are from your roots in the North East. Tell us about one who has had a particular influence.

My dad. He has been the person to inspire and give me confidence. He’s my biggest fan and my biggest critic. When he saw posters of me in the pantomime, he was really moved and really proud.

Everyone adores pantomime. What do you find especially enchanting?

I like everything about it – especially how it brings people together. On stage there will be a mix of well-known actors and local children. Panto is the best of theatre – not too serious, filled with action and music - a positive, Christmassy bit of fun!

Your first visit to Worthing was for the pantomime press event.

What impressed you?

Well, it’s a really friendly town. When I went for a walk on the pier, several people stopped to say hello. And The Connaught is gorgeous - beautiful and elegant. Its size means that it is possible to connect with everyone in the room - perfect for pantomime!

Jon Moses will be appearing as Prince Valiant in Sleeping Beauty from Friday 7 December to Saturday 5 January at the Connaught Theatre. An EP of a selection of songs from Superstar and more will be available there.

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Your essential events guide

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

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

In addition there is a large selection of handmade knitted toys and children’s clothing For further information contact 01273 706669 3rd Annual Fireworks Display Sat 3 November, Gates open 7pm, fireworks 9.30pm Southdown Gun Club, Muntham Farm, Findon, BN14 0RQ 01903 877555 www.southdowngunclub.co.uk Outcry in Sompting Saturday 3 November, 9pm Playing at The Marquis of Granby pub, the lively, popular Worthing pop and rock covers band Outcry will have Freddy Mills debuting to end their 14-month-long search for a new drummer.Free www.outcryarts.com 20th Century & Art Deco Market Saturday 3 November Shoreham Community Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham- by-Sea, BN43 5WU 01273 248739

Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts & 20th Century Fair Sunday 4 November Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbott Road, Worthing, BN11 1HQ www.artdecofairs.co.uk Firework Display, Music And Laser Show Monday 5 November, 7pm (gates open 6pm) Thomas A Becket Middle School, Glebeside Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex BN14 7PR. Food, sweets, drinks and childrens rides. In advance individual ticket £3, family ticket £10. £4 each on the gate. Under 5s free. Tickets available from school reception (closed 26/10 to 2/11), South Street Hardware Store and Old Nicks Fish and Chip Shop.

Anything Goes Tuesday 6 – Saturday 10 November Worthing Musical Comedy Society presents anything Goes For tickets please call 01903 206206 or 01903 504649 Worthing & District Cats Protection Fashion Show Wednesday 7 November, 7.30pm The Charles Dickens Pub Heene Road, Worthing.

BN11 3RG For more information visit our web site at www.cats.org.uk/ worthing

Sussex Keyboard and Organ Club Concert with John Mann Wednesday 7 November, 7.30pm Queen Street Centre, Queen Street, Worthing, BN14 7BL 01903 691888 www.organfax.co.uk Fireworks & Funfair Wednesday 7 November, Gates open 5.30pm Beach Green, Brighton Road, Lancing, BN15 8LN 01243 576471 Computers 4 Africa Donation Appeal Thursday 8 & Friday 9 November, 9am – 5pm Unit C, Lyons Farm Retail Park, Lyons Way, Worthing, BN14 9LA 03000 112 233 www.computers4africa.org.uk KESTRO Worthing Stroke Club Friday 9 November, 2pm – 4pm We will be trying out the game of BOCCIA as played at the Paralympics this summer New members are always welcome.

Goring United church hall (opposite the Leisure centre) For more information phone Vic on 240688 www.kestro.wordpress

The Christians Saturday 10 November, 7.30pm The Christians, the outstanding, soul influenced group who had hits in the late 80’s and 90’s including ‘forgotten town’, ‘harvest for the world’, ‘born again’ and ‘ideal World’, are celebrating their 25th anniversary with a date in Worthing.

The Assembly Rooms, Worthing Tickets £18.50.

Call 01903 206206 Table Top Sale Saturday 10 November, 1.30 - 3.30pm.

Tables cost £6. Contact Kerrie 07983239443 for details Clapham & Patching Village Hall, Long Furlong.

Worthing & District Cats Protection Winter Fayre Saturday10 November, 10am – 12.30pm St Peter & St Paul’s Church Hall, The Street, Rustington.

For more information visit our web site at www.cats.org.uk/worthing Handmade Christmas Saturday 10 November, 1pm – 4.30pm A fabulous artist and makers market, now in its third wonderful year showcasing the work of local craftanistas in a fun, vintage inspired “village fete” atmosphere. Pop up Vintage Tea room hosted by The Vintage Tea Party Company.

Free admission. The Old Palace, Tarring, Worthing.

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Shoreham Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market Saturday 10 November, 9am - 1pm East Street & St Mary’s Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5ZD 01273 263152 Remembrance Service Sunday 11 November, 11am Worthing Town Hall Town Hall, Chapel Road, Worthing, BN11 1HL Remembrance Day Evening Service Sunday 11 November, Open 6pm, service at 7pm Shoreham Fort, Old Fort Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5HB 07787 994815 www.shorehamfort.co.uk Steyning Decorative and Fine Arts Society Monday 12 November10am-12noon Dr Claire Walsh on “The Benin Bronzes: Masterpieces of African Art (16th-19th Centuries).”The Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Church Street, Steyning, BN44 3XZ. Email: donlinda.harry@yahoo. co.uk or Penny 01903 814390.

Demonstration of Painting in Watercolour.

Thursday 15 November, 2pm – 4pm Adur Art Club welcomes everyone to a demonstration of watercolour painting, by favourite local artist, Hagop Kasperian.

Room 3 (downstairs) at the Shoreham Centre, Pond Road Admussion £4 for visitors, £3 for AAC menbers Adur & Worthing Business Awards Friday 16 November Pavilion Theatre, Marine Parade, Worthing, BN11 3PX 01903 206206 www.worthingtheatres.co.uk The West Sussex Geological Society Friday 16 November, 7.30pm We meet at St Stephen’s Church, Angola Road, Worthing on the third Friday of every month Dr Peter Forey will give a talk about Devonian Fishes in November.

We have a full programme of Field Trips for 2012/13.

Further information from 01903 209140

St George’s Church

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Christmas Fair Saturday 17 November, 10 am Come and see Father Christmas in his grotto. Many stalls including gifts, tombola, plants/herbs, preserves, cakes etc. Coffee and mince pies, home-made soup and sausage baps.

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Light lunches served between 12.30 and 2pm

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Chanctonbury Ring Worthing National Trust Association Talks Saturday 17 November, 2.30pm – 5pm Emmanuel United Reformed Church, St Michaels Road, Worthing, BN11 4SD 01903 367485 www.worthingntassociation.co.uk

Online bookings

St George’s Road, Worthing Saturday 1st December 11.00am - 4.00pm Craft and Gift Stalls, Games, Cakes and Refreshments

Over 30s Dance Party Friday 16 November, 9pm – 1am Join us at this popular monthly night out, dance to great music you can relate to. Club classics including motown soul etc., at the Highdown hotel (A259), Goring, Worthing, BN12 6PF. 9 til 1am. Admission £7. Smart Casual * No T shirts or trainers. Last admission 11pm for further info call 07860 578708.

the puppets at 11.30am, 1pm and 3pm in the Church

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Quiz Night Saturday 17 November, 7pm – 9pm River of Life Church, 19a Broadwater Road, Worthing, BN14 8AD 01903 286480 www.wchp.org.uk

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NCT Charity Fashion Show Friday 16 November, 7.30pm Come along to this fun ladies evening offering a large selection of gorgeous high street clothes with BIG DISCOUNTS off the in-store prices! Show starts: 8.0Opm. Emmanuel U R Church, St Michaels Road, Worthing BN11 4SD. Tickets: £5.00 in advance, £6.00 on the door, FREE drink on arrival Visit www.nctworthing.org. uk or call Aurelie on 07971 418789

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Saloons, Estates, MPVs and Minibuses Wheelchair accessible vehicle Account work welcome

01903 700111 or 01903 373737 Text: 07889 505553

www.starlighttaxis.co.uk

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Singing Workshop for Mozart’s Requiem Saturday 17 November “Mainly Men for Mozart!”

In preparation for their next series of Easter concerts, the Rowland Singers (based in URC, Goring) are organising an afternoon choral workshop for selected choruses from Mozart’s “Requiem”. It is open to everyone, with or without musical experience.

Whatever your abilities, it will be fun! In particular, men are being encouraged to participate to add some much-needed ‘deeper notes’!

Following the workshop, there will be a public performance. Entry is free, but there will be a retiring collection for donations to help defray costs.

Workshop 2.30 p.m - 5.30 p.m.

Public Performance, 6:30 p.m. – 7.45pm approx Light refreshments will only be available for Workshop participants between the workshop and the performance.

Emmanuel United Reformed Church, Worthing If you have any queries or require any further information, please e-mail me or telephone me on 01903 265932, or Andy Watson on 07749 028612.

Artisan Fair & Tea Room Saturday 17 November, 10.30am – 2.30pm My favourite things …

Come to our Christmas Fair at Broadwater Parish Rooms, Worthing, Free Entry Worthing National Trust Association Saturday 17 November, 2.30pm A talk by Janet Pennington about Chanctonbury Ring a Sussex landmark The Heene Centre, Heene Road, Worthing. Members £1, Visitors £2.

Contact 01903 367485 for further information.

Autumn Fair Saturday 17 November, 10am - 2pm.

Stalls include cakes, gifts and handicrafts, Also serving lunches.

West Worthing Baptist Church 45 South Street Tarring, Worthing Christmas Fair Saturday 17 November, 10am – 12 noon Refreshments, cakes, tombola, Christmas gifts and many more stalls The League of Friends of Southlands Hospital Shoreham Methodist Church Hall, Brunswick Road Shoreham-by- Sea

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2nd December 2012 SantaSunday Grot s The Charmandean Centre to FREE PARKING 10.30am-4pm

Forest Road, Worthing, BN14 9HS (Located on A27)

£1.50 Seniors

Kids go FREE

Exciting Christmas gifts & decorations, Kids crafty workshop, toys, festive food & drink, contemporary crafts, health & beauty gifts, stylish baby and children products, fashion, stunning jewellery, unique home accessories, amazing Santa grotto!

A fantastic Christmas shopping experience for all the family.

www.sussexfamilychristmasfair.co.uk info@sussexfamilychristmasfair.co.uk

Telephone: 07413 918705

Worthing & District Cats Protection, Cat Homing Show Sunday 18 November, 1.30 – 3.30pm Durrington Community Centre Tesco Complex. BN13 3PB 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Come and see our cats that need new homes For more information visit our web site at www.cats.org.uk/ worthing Worthing Astronomical Society Monday 19 November, 7.30pm Hubble Space Telescope: Amazing Images & What They Mean.

Dr Christian Knigge School of Physics & Astronomy University of Southampton Emmanuel United Reformed Church hall The church hall entrance is off Heene Road Worthing Visitors pay a small entry charge www.worthing-astronomicalsociety.com Quiz night Saturday 20 November, 7pm Worthing Churches Homeless Project are hosting a quiz night Includes fabulous Ploughmans Supper Raffle and Licensed Bar Ticket £6.50 River of Life Church, Broadwater Road, WorthingFor further details of any of our events please contact 01903 227829 or email info@wchp.org.uk Lancing Horticultural Society Wednesday 21 November, 7.30pm The speaker will be Neil Helyer who will be talking on ‘Pest control in the garden’ Admission £1.00. Tea and coffee provided. Also raffle and plants for sale.

Everyone welcome. St. Michaels Church Hall, South Street, Lancing.

“Building Blocks”

by Bob Larbey Thursday 22 – Saturday 24, 7.15pm Findon Village Hall, High Street, Findon, Worthing, BN14 0XA 01903 527687 www.cissburyplayers.net Christmas Fair Saturday 24 November, 10am – 2pm Southwick Community Centre 24 Southwick Street, Southwick, BN42 4TE 01273 592819 Christmas Fayre Saturday 24 November, 11am – 2pm Durrington High Fundraisers The Boulevard, Worthing, BN13 1JX 01903 705605 Worthing Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market Saturday 24 November, 10am – 2pm Worthing 01273 263152 www.worthingtowncentre.co.uk Christmas Gift Fayre Saturday 24 November, 2pm – 5pm Enjoy a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie and browse round the many and varied stalls searching unique gifts made by local craft people and artisans. Raffle with prizes donated by the stall holders and local businesses. To keep the little ones entertained there will be an activity stall to decorate your own ceramic tree hanger and face painting.

Chatsmore High School

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Christmas Fair Saturday 24 November, 10am – 1pm Broadwater Community Association are holding their annual Christmas Fair in The Parish Rooms, Broadwater, opposite the Green.

Adults 20p entrance, children free. Cakes, raffle, tombola, Christmas stall, jewellery and more. If anyone has unwanted gifts suitable for the tombola or raffle we would be grateful. Phone 01903 522376 for more information Chapman Court Christmas Fayre Saturday 24 November 10am – 2pm Home-made produce, tombola, nearly new, bric-abrac, toiletries, crafts, raffle and refreshments.

All welcome.

51-59 Littlehampton Road, Worthing, BN13 1RF

Coffee Morning Saturday 24 November, 09.30 - 11.30am The West Sussex Coeliac Group is holding a coffee morning at Green Cuisine, 37 Rowlands Road, Worthing. Gluten free refreshments available.

For more information please contact the Group Organiser William Andrews 01902 521850 Annual Christmas Fair Saturday 24 November, 11am – 2pm Lots of stalls, including Christmas gifts, books, toys, raffle, tombola, Santa’s Grotto, bread and cakes.

Coffees and lunches.

Admission 50p (children free).

Offington Park Methodist Church (Broadwater)

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Illustrated talk on ‘The Walter Gardiner Collection’ Tuesday 27 November, 7 pm for 7:30 pm Hosted by The Worthing Society – talk delivered

by County Local Studies Librarian Martin Hayes. This fascinating and extensive photograph collection illustrates Sussex life over 100 years ago. Worthing Library, Richmond Rd. £3 for nonmembers.

KESTRO Worthing Stroke Club Friday 30 November, 2pm The speaker today will be Mick Cassell, who will be telling about the work of ‘Worthing Street Pastors’.

The talk will be preceded by ‘chair exercises’ & a cup of tea Goring united church hall (opposite Leisure centre) More info on website www. kestro.wordpress or phone Vic 240688 Countdown to Christmas Friday 30 November, 5pm Littlehampton Town Council joins forces with local traders to brighten the Town with the Christmas Lights Switch on and Late Night Shopping Event.

There will be an array of activities for all the family spread along the High Street including live performances, horse carriage rides, Christmas-themed food stalls and many more.

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

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

There will be Carol Singers and Craft Demonstrations amongst the Activities Refreshments will include a Hog Roast.

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

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

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

South Street, Worthing

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Treading the boards

Let Worthing Theatres illuminate these dark nights with a constellation of stars Lee Nelson LIVE Saturday 24 November, 8pm This is a well good show starring BBC’s Lee Nelson on his extended live UK tour.

Pavilion Theatre, Worthing

The Lady Boys of Bangkok – Carnival Queens Thursday 22 November, 7.30pm A carnival parade like no other including gorgeous costumes, comedy, choreography and music.

Pavilion Theatre, Worthing

Season’s Greetings Tuesday 27 November to Saturday 1 December, 7.30pm (Matinees: Wednesday 2pm and Saturday 2.30pm) A hugely funny and poignant observation of a family Christmas starring Peter Amory (Emmerdale) and a host of well-loved actors.

Connaught Theatre, Worthing

JuNk Sunday 18 November, 6pm These winners of Sky 1’s Don’t Stop me Now! give recycling a whole new twist.

Expect an exhilarating ride through dance, drama, song and percussion.

Pavilion Theatre, Worthing

The Importance of Being Earnest Tuesday 13 to Saturday 17 November, 7.30pm (Matinees: Wednesday 2pm and Saturday 2.30pm) Oscar Wilde’s delightful comedy of mistaken identity features Corrinne Wicks heading an all star cast.

Connaught Theatre, Worthing Anything Goes Tuesday 6 to Saturday 10 November, 7.30pm (Matinees: Wednesday and Saturday 2.30pm) Worthing Musical Comedy Society presents this ever popular Broadway revival show featuring the music of the inimitable Cole Porter.

Connaught Theatre, Worthing Coppelia Friday 9 November, 7.30pm A gorgeous treat for the whole family is promised with this ballet’s classic story, colourful characters and Delibes’ exquisite score.

Pavilion Theatre, Worthing Worthing Symphony Orchestra - The Battle of the Somme Sunday 11 November, 2.45pm This multi-media performance features film with a live score, Epic March and cello soloist Leonard Elschenbroich performing Elgar’s 1919 Cello Concerto.

Assembly Hall, Worthing

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

Remember, remember through all of November, for fun times that we’ve got the lot!

Story Telling at Green Cuisine Friday mornings, 10am Come along for baby and toddler story rhyme time!

There is no need to book and costs only £1 per child.

Green Cuisine, Rowlands Road, Worthing, 01903 211338, www. mentalaboutlentils.co.uk Festival of Light - Indoor Ice Rink Thursday 1 November, 10am until 5pm and Fri 2 November, 2pm to 9pm (disco skating 7pm to 9pm) Get your skates on and book a place for this amazing synthetic ice rink. Facilities include: skating chair for the disabled, toddler skates with two penguins for shared use on the ice, refreshments and other fun activities.

Book online or phone 01903 245614. Prices: £3 over 8’s and £2 under 8’s. (Under 5s must be accompanied by a skating adult.) Disco skating: £3.50 over 8’s and £2.50 under 8’s. All profits to Worthing Churches Homeless Project.

Goring United Reformed Church, Shaftesbury Avenue, Worthing, www.gurc.org.uk Halloween Origami Workshop Thursday 1 November, 10.30pm to 11.30am Make a host of Halloween creepy critters including bats and pumpkin heads using this ancient paper folding technique. Age12 – adult, admission: £5 Worthing Museum and Art Gallery, Chapel Road, Worthing, 01903 221448, www.worthingmuseum.co.uk

Fireworks Display at Thomas a Becket School Monday 5 November, 6pm for 7pm start (gates will close at start of display) Enjoy a family friendly fireworks night! Tickets cost £10 for a group of 4, or £3 each. Limited tickets available on night £4 each (under 5’s are free) Tickets from the school reception, South Street Hardware, Tarring and Old Nick’s Fish Bar, 217 Pavilion Road. In case of bad weather check the school website: www. thomasabecketmiddle.org. uk/calendar or call 10903 229238 - opt 4. No parking please on school grounds or Glebeside Avenue.

Thomas a Becket Middle School, Glebeside Ave, Worthing Family Bonfire and Fireworks - Shoreham Bonfire Society Saturday 10 November, 6.15pm The Shoreham Beach Family Bonfire and Fireworks event offers a procession starting from Beach Green to the church, a giant bonfire, and stunning fireworks display (7.15pm). In addition there will be live entertainment, food and refreshments available and face painting from Heart FM. Bucket collection.

Beach Green to The Church of the Good Shepherd, 07889 171817

Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Wednesday 14 November, 1pm and 4pm and Thursday 15 November, 10am and 1pm This live adaptation of the award winning animation can be enjoyed here on stage for the very first time. A magical, musical adventure.

Pavilion Theatre, Worthing, www. worthingtheatres. co.uk

Southwick Christmas Festival and Christmas Shopping Event Saturday 24th November 10am to 4pm Make Christmas shopping with the kids a little easier this year at the Southwick Christmas Festival event featuring a Christmas market, great local food, gifts and crafts. There will also be festive music, carol singing, a big wheel, children’s rides and sideshows.

Southwick, 01273 263152

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It’s panto time in Worthing Here is your chance to win a family ticket for the VIP night and meet the stars From an enchanted spinning-wheel to a magical yellow brick road, pantomime fun brings childhood tales to life at Worthing Theatres this Christmas.

Star of this month’s Take 5 and ITV’s Superstar finalist Jon Moses, Bobby Crush and Hi-de-Hi’s Nikki Kelly lead the cast of the Connaught Theatre’s traditional pantomime, Sleeping Beauty.

The sparkling tale of the princess who falls asleep for 100 years is woven together by well-loved songs, glittering costumes and handpainted sets.

The road to Oz is paved with fun, glamour, laughter and magic in The Wizard of Oz at the Pavilion Theatre. Towie’s Mario Falcone and Heart Breakfast’s Tom and Jack whirl everyone to Munchkinland in the spectacular pantomime filled with wellknown songs and spectacular effects.

For your chance to win one of four family tickets to the VIP performance for the pantomime of your choice (December 11 Sleeping Beauty, December 17 Wizard of Oz) and take part in the meet and greet after the show, simply answer this question correctly: Question: What do you shout to alert the other characters to the presence of a baddie in every pantomime?

Answer: a) Behind you! b) Watch out! c) Happy birthday!

Send your answer, name and daytime telephone number to: Essentially Worthing Panto Competition, Pavilion Theatre, Marine Parade, Worthing. BN11 3PX alternatively email your details to competitions@adur-worthing.gov.uk with ‘Essentially Worthing Panto Competition’ in the subject line. Entries must be received by Friday November 30.

Sleeping Beauty Connaught Theatre, Union Place, Worthing. West Sussex. BN11 1LG. December 7 – January 5. Times vary. Tickets: from £10 The Wizard of Oz Pavilion Theatre, Marine Parade, Worthing, West Sussex. BN11 3PX.December 13 – January 6. Times vary. Tickets: from £10 Box office: 01903 206 206 or www.worthingtheatres.co.uk

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3 BIRD ROAST - DUCK, CHICKEN ROSSINI OF BEEF RUMP STEAK AND HAMAND HOCK PHEASANT TERRINE

WITH WITH CRANBERRY AND PORT SAUCE, WATERCRESS AND HAND CUT CHIPS. CHESTNUT SAGE AND ONION STUFFING, CRANBERRY SAUCE ALLOF THE TRIMMINGS HOME MADEAND RAVIOLI SCAMPI AND LEMON SOLE WITH KING PRAWN BISQUE SAUCE, PEPPERY ROCKET AND PARMESAN SHAVINGS.

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CARAMELISED ONIONS, SUSSEX BLUE CHEESE AND A PATE OF WILD MUSHROOM, CHAMBERS XMAS PUDDING WITH BRANDY AND MULLED WINE SAUCE. CHERVIL AND PINE NUT, SERVED WITH A DATE AND RED WINE JUS. ALL THE TRIMMINGS. SELECTION OF HOME MADE ICE CREAMS AND SORBETS IN A BRANDY SNAP BASKET

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Richard Ambridge has suggestions for a wine that explodes on the palate

Bangers and Malbec November is perhaps when many of us turn our thoughts to Christmas. Sadly the seasonal cards have been in the shops since August ( those of you who didn’t buy them in last January’s sales ) and we are inundated by all the media as to what we really need to buy for this festive season.

However it is also a time for children, November 5th is Bonfire Night.

Brilliant family displays all over the Worthing and Adur area ,whether large or small abundant ‘whizzes’ and ‘bangs’ from all the fireworks.Its under this tenuous connection I can now enthuse over a wine and food marriage that can delight all of us adults at this time of year - Bangers ( the sausage variety ) and the Malbec grape.

This wonderful dark,deep coloured tannic grape is better and originally known as the Cot ( Loire ) or Auxerrois in France,especially in its home regionof Cahors. In Cahors it is famous for producing their ‘great black wines’ but now many of you will recognise it as Argentina’s famous grape.

Approximately 160 years ago it was introduced to Argentina by the then famous French viticulturalist Michel Pouget whose task was to evaluate & develop the already burgeoning wine industry in the country.

He recommended the Malbec/Cot as a possible ‘star’ for their country and found not only the best sites but also brought the Cot from a French nursery to establish it here.

The original stock came from the Malbec Nursery Company and the Argentinians took the grape name from this so as,in part,to differentiate from its French origins.As time has gone by it has developed its own style and now plays such a major part of their wine industry - to the States 60% of exports are Malbec,38% in the UK.Perhaps there is an over reliance on this grape here but they do produce some great wines - either as a single grape variety or in some very accomplished blends.

However it is this wonderful food marriage with sausages that it really shows its worth.Here in Worthing we have many great butchers such as Colmers who specialise in ‘home made’ sausages of great variety and quality.This time of year a great winter warmer of a meal of Sausages & Mash and a bottle of your favourite Malbec takes a lot of beating !!

We at Grapes in Prospect Place in the town centre sell a great range and will always be happy to advise. Come in and taste our huge stock of wines from around the world.

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

Proprietors: Richard & Jane Ambridge

Bespoke Hampers, Baskets and Gift Packs.

Interesting range of wines and deli products.

Wine and food tastings

Christmas Menu 2012 Starter Zuppa Homemade broccoli and dolcelatte soup served with a basket of crusty bread Fungi all’ Aglio (V) Selection of mushrooms sautéed in garlic, butter and white wine Terrina di Fegato Homemade chicken liver pâté served with toasted crusty bread and cranberry sauce Calamari Fritti Deep-fried squid rings served with lemon and homemade tartare sauce Prosciutto di Parma Fresh fanned gala melon with prosciutto and a homemade red fruit coulis Main Course Pollo coi Fasioi Trimmed chicken breast wrapped in pancetta served with a bertolli bean and salami cassoulet Bistecca Pizzaiola Prime 8oz sirloin steak topped with chopped olives and capers in a tomato sauce Salmone San Marco Salmon fillet on a bed of crushed potatoes with a creamy leek sauce Arista di Mailale al Marsala Griddled pork loin served with a demi-glace and marsala sauce Cannelloni Spinacci (V) Tubes of pasta stuffed with spinach and ricotta baked in tomato and béchamel sauce Risotto di Ortaggio (V) Italian Arborio rice with baby peas, mushrooms, courgettes, garlic, fresh herbs, saffron and white wine All main dishes are served with sauté potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables Dessert Homemade Dark Chocolate Torte Served with vanilla ice-cream Homemade Crème Caramel A rich custard dessert covered in a layer of soft caramel.

Raspberry Tart Short crust pastry tart filled with raspberries served with Chantilly cream Homemade Tiramisu Italian cake dessert consisting of savoiardi dipped in coffee layered with mixture of mascarpone cheese, egg yolks and sugar topped with cocoa. (contains raw egg) Gelato Flavours of the day Available from Monday 19th November To Monday 24th December Monday to Thursday Evening £21.95. Friday and Saturday Evening £24.95 Any Lunchtime 2 Course £16.95, 3 Course £19.95

15 Bedford Row, Worthing, BN11 3DR. 01903 201300 www.veneziaitalian.co.uk (Behind Vintner’s Parrot. Closed Sundays)

MACMILLAN’S BAR BEST STEAKS IN SUSSEX Macmillans Bar & Restaurant is a Family run FREEHOUSE in the heart of Worthing.

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Good value for money food, specialising in Fillet, Sirloin,Rump & Rib-Eye STEAKS.

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Tuesday -Saturday evenings, 6 till late, food served till 9, OR at other times lunch & evening,

BY ARRANGEMENT 3 Union Place, Worthing. BN11 1LG 01903 602020 Visit our website

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A little bit of Italy in the heart of Worthing That’s the feeling you get when you walk into Piccola Italia, an Italian Deli and store with a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Shaun Daniels and Mike Petretta resurrected Piccola Italia in December 2011 and have seen the business grow to the success it now enjoys. The well laid-out shelves display the colour and variety of Italian produce as, over the months, they have gradually increased their variety of stock in response to people’s needs. Mouthwatering hams and cured meats, cheeses and olives are sliced, cut and served to order on the cold counter.

“It has been a challenge and a steep learning curve,” says Shaun, “but the return has been incredible and we are humbled by our customers’ loyalty and support.”

In a competition ran by Bertolli Olive Spreads and the BBC Good Food Guide for the UK’s favourite Italian Deli, Piccola Italia were voted 5th in the UK by their customers. The certificate proudly displayed in the window bears witness to this.

Shaun and Mike’s vision is to be at the hub of the community. The influx of Italians back in the 50s and 60s has greatly influenced our culture and cuisine and they are keen to bring this influence into the heart of Worthing, building a rapport with schools and community centres.

In the summer, they sponsored an Italian Festa at the East Worthing Community Centre. This was a successful ticketed event which included a 3-course meal and a DJ playing a mixture of Italian and English folk as well as chart music. They are planning a Christmas Festa at a cost of £5.50 – bring your own bottle! This will consist of a 3-course meal. Run in conjunction with a Facebook Group called Italians in Worthing, Shaun says it is about bringing together the Italians and the English community in the whole of Sussex.

You will find Piccola Italia at 32 South Farm Road, just north of the railway crossing.

Voted 5th in the UK 2012

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

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

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

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

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Fabulous location with breath taking sea views Visit The Burlington and experience one of Worthing’s finest hotels Built during the Victorian Era, in 1864, The Burlington occupies an idyllic position on Worthing’s promenade.

Offering exceptional 4 star guest accommodation, The Burlington has been lovingly restored to a very high standard and now combines the best of period style with an exquisite, contemporary interior, which is the perfect backdrop for Worthing’s beach community and culture.

Guests from the past include Oscar Wilde, but today The Burlington is well known locally for having an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere, where local business people, residents and visitors alike mix together seamlessly to enjoy coffees, cocktails, dinner and events, and watch the sun go down from the sea- facing terrace.

The Burlington has 26 well appointed bedrooms, many with direct sea views and Gio’s Bar is open every day for lunch and dinner. Relax in one of the sumptuous leather sofas or book a table by the window, and enjoy the range of delicious Italian and Continental dishes and snacks which are freshly prepared by the Head Chef. Contemporary wines, quality spirits and delicious coffees are also available from the well-stocked bar, and a tempting array of cocktails can be mixed to order.

The Burlington also caters for Weddings Receptions; small, intimate family lunches or larger parties with drinks and dancing. For conferences and business events The Burlington can organise small, informal meetings, team building days or large scale presentations for up to

120 delegates. With high ceilings and an elegant decor the spacious main function room also benefits from natural daylight and lends itself perfectly to any event.

With Christmas around the corner The Burlington is also currently taking bookings for Christmas Parties, Christmas Day Lunch and New Years Eve Gala Evening.

Get together for a Festive drink with a small group of friends or enjoy a pre-Christmas Lunch or Dinner, with dancing afterwards in the Burlington’s in-house nightclub, Club Seven, which will also be open selected Fridays and Saturdays during November and December.

Alternatively, why not have a stress free Christmas and book for Christmas Day lunch ?

For offers and information, please see our website on www.theburlington.net and sign up for our newsletter, or please call 01903 211222 to request our brochures.

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

Stephen Melling Museum Assistant, Worthing Museum As we move into November, it is always good to see families in Worthing unite on Remembrance Day, to watch the parade march proudly past the War Memorial in Chapel Road, and remember those who have fallen in past wars.

As we are fast approaching the Centenary of World War One, it would be lovely for the Worthing community to come together to mark this very special occasion.

Chandler Goddard & Lauren Bromley. Head Boy and Head Girl, Durrington High School The Autumn term signifies a fresh start and is great for sharing new ideas. Year 8’s have settled in and are starting to enjoy the pace of our school life and for us Year 11’s we are working towards our exam goals, whilst contributing towards exciting new initiatives such as our School Blog. It is great to be part of a school community that offers so many opportunities for young people.

Shelley Hirst Managing Director, Green Fish Recruitment Limited Highly Commended Start Up Business 2012 - Southern Business Awards. Worthing offers so much for every generation to do, see and be part of now more than ever. The people are open minded, versatile and community minded; when you stand on the top of Cissbury Ring you can see the sea, the countryside and the hustle and bustle of Worthing. I would not change where I live for the world; Worthing is the place to be!

Steve Berrett, Partner Michael Jones Commercial Property Worthing is a great place to work and play all year around! We have on average two million visitors a year and have many successful businesses such as ETI and Fresh Egg who have grown from small sole traders into major employers within the town. Worthing should be proud of our enthusiastic and pioneering firms as well as welcoming tourists from afar.

Dave Hunt Former Splash FM presenter & owner of DSH Leisure I have always been a big fan of Firework Night which was a great family affair when I was a child.

We used to buy our Fireworks loose from Gamleys toyshop in Portland Road and always had a bonfire with a Guy. The fireworks seemed a bit more dangerous than today with a “Jumping Jack” often exploding in through the kitchen door!

Nowadays, I enjoy taking our rides to various organised displays in and around Worthing.

David Hinchliffe Manager of Worthing Rugby Club’s 1st XV, The Raiders.

The Raiders play in National Division 2 and their third place finish last season placed them as the 43rd best team in the country.

Being part of our club is a real pleasure and November signifies the start of ‘real’ rugby weather.

Dark nights bring training under floodlights, spectators reach for scarves and gloves, players welcome the softer ground and the trees shed their leaves to give the groundsmen an extra headache.

Venture out to watch the game on a crisp chill November afternoon and you’ll soon get the bug!

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Business tips and news from The Funding Mentor Helen Scott

Co-working spaces As a small business owner, I love working for myself, being my own boss, dictating my own hours and making my own decisions. However, sat in my office, only talking to myself, can be a bit isolating – do you know what I mean? I use social media to keep me in touch with colleagues and with the world outside, but sometimes I do miss the camaraderie that an office can provide. For example, catching up on what you did at the weekend... “did you see X Factor, what about the Million Pound Drop?” Sharing a business problem, shaking off a difficult phone conversation, keeping focussed. Does any of this sound familiar?

Sharing office space would be one way to counteract this; loosely called ‘co-working.’ This is an extension of the ‘hot desk’ concept based on the same principle that you do not have a permanent desk, but the work colleagues that you share desks with are from different companies. Wikipedia says: “some co-working spaces were developed by nomadic Internet entrepreneurs seeking an alternative to working in coffeeshops and cafes, or to isolation in independent or home offices.” When I ‘Google’ co-working spaces I see that there

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

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

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are loads of them ‘popping up’ all over the UK. Indeed Worthing has some ‘pop-ups of its own. But how about something more permanent for Worthing? Would you be interested in having shared space in an office?

“John Lewis coming to Worthing soon” Now wouldn’t that be a great headline for our town?

John Lewis is combating the recession by opening up smaller-sized stores in affluent towns. This sounds perfect for Worthing. Retailers are always complaining that we do not have big enough shops for their stores, well more compact ones could be the answer. Apparently John Lewis are looking in Crawley but nothing as yet is confirmed. Come to Worthing JL... The problem we have is the sea ofcourse, which reduces our catchment area by half – come on down anyway, we would love it wouldn’t we?

Brighton and Hove Albion How exciting to hear that the Albion will hopefully have their training ground at Lancing. Although I am not a huge football fan, I have been to see the Seagulls at the AMEX Stadium and indeed at Withdean and this

positioning of their training centre in West Sussex has got to be a boost for the economy in the area and provide new opportunities for businesses.

What opportunities will you be hoping for?

Good News!

Ricardo has won the regional growth fund bid for a new £10 million research and training facility to be built at the Ricardo Shoreham Technical Centre and will enable the development of the next-generation of clean, low carbon vehicles. Hopefully this will mean more jobs locally...

Grant of the Month A grant of a different kind this month – the expansion of the New Enterprise Scheme. I am a mentor on this scheme, which is hugely beneficial to potential new business start-ups. Find out more: http://www.dwp. gov.uk/newsroom/pressreleases/2012/oct-2012/ dwp106-12.shtml Mini Bite Do you know the name of the hotel that is replacing the Beach Hotel?

Helen Scott - The Funding Mentor

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

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We love Worthing and Adur What can we do to attract more visitors to share our lovely beaches, shops and attractions ?

Worthing is buzzing during the Summer, crowds flock to the seafront and onto the South Downs, and business is good for all.

But with Autumn now firmly nipping at our heels, we must all promote our town during the winter months and into next Spring.

Worthing and Adur have busy town centres, excellent theatres and wonderful cafes, so what can we, as residents, do to help attract more visitors during the colder months?

With this in mind, Worthing and Adur Chamber of Commerce, who support and advise local businesses, have launched a new Tourism and Hospitality group to support and boost promotion of our area.

The majority of out of season tourist trade into Worthing and Adur comes from those who are here to visit friends and family and from visiting business people. So, the new Tourism and Hospitality group is suggesting a local campaign, potentially in the form of a Tourism Exhibition, to showcase the locality and actively encourage residents and their visitors to take advantage of all the great amenities and attractions we have on offer. Local businesses will be involved and commit their energy to collectively working together to ensure the project is successful.

Many ideas are currently being considered to support the exhibition, from a discount booklet for those visiting the town, to a tourist bus to drive visitors around, and Essentially Worthing, as one of the businesses involved in the new Tourism and Hospitality project, would love to hear readers views.

So, if you have any ideas, big or small, that will help to make a positive difference and improve our tourism offering, please do

let us know here at Essentially Worthing and we will be delighted to pass them on and share these ideas in future issues.

E. essentiallyworthing@gmail.com Sheryl Tipton, Marketing Consultant www.salesandmarketinguk.com for Worthing & Adur Chamber of Commerce Hospitality and Tourist Group

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BabyBuddy is growing up fast!

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Lorraine and Chelsea Harman are working tirelessly to support children and their families living with learning disabilities

With energy and passion, Lorraine and Chelsea Harman’s enthusiasm for their new charity BabyBuddy is infectious, and in a short space of time they have already achieved so much.

BabyBuddy began in April 2012 to offer support to families of babies and children under 14 with learning disabilities. This support is vital, as Lorraine found out shortly after her son Diego was born and diagnosed with trisomy 21, or Down’s syndrome as it’s commonly known.

Following Diego’s birth, Lorraine turned to the internet for advice and information, and whilst the team at Worthing Hospital were superb she recalls, once at home she felt unsure of what to expect. So, less than a year later, BabyBuddy was formed to reach out to others

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isolated in the same situation.

BabyBuddy currently run a drop in session every Tuesday morning at Buddys Cafe, in South Farm Road, for children, parents and carers to be able to come together regularly to chat and support each other. Lorraine and Chelsea also offer home visits to help educate new families about living with children with learning disabilities.

Future plans include more extended drop in groups to cover a wider area, funded holidays for children with disabilities and even a fully equipped house where older children and young adults can live their lives in a safe and secure environment.

BabyBuddy fundraise tirelessly; 2012 saw a Jubilee Party, a Masked Ball and even a Birdman flight, and continuing with this BabyBuddy are currently

Fund raising at Birdman and Worthing Carnival

promoting their Christmas Ladies Night on the 14th December at The Burlington, Worthing, as well as many other events all listed on their Facebook and Web pages.

For more information, support or advice or to donate or attend an event, please visit www.babybuddy.org.uk or call the team on 07502 439565.

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Come fly with me We ask the people that work at Shoreham Airport what motivates them and what makes them proud to be working in the aviation industry.

EW puts the questions to Paul Simmons Manager of The Hummingbird We hear The Hummingbird is a brand new restaurant at Shoreham Airport – What’s different to before?

It’s been completely refurbished, so everything is new and fits with the Art Deco style of the main terminal building – we even have a beautiful 1930s piano! The name The Hummingbird comes from the first plane ever to have flown out of Shoreham over 100 years ago.

Why should people come to the restaurant?

There’s a different atmosphere, and our hearty home cooked food is great, whether you fancy fish & chips, lasagne, a sandwich or a burger. We’re open for breakfast too, offering freshly baked pastries or if you’re in the mood for something more substantial a full English!

There’s a wonderful view overlooking the runway with the South Downs and Lancing College in the background. We’re open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Sunday, so it’s a great family day out – children always enjoy watching the planes. From the Spring we’ll be open well into the evening.

How did you become a restaurant manager? What’s most challenging about it?

I began my career as a chef at The Grand in Brighton where I worked for five years, I then managed Truffles in Henfield for six years before coming to Shoreham to open The Hummingbird. The challenge is always getting everything right for your customers – from developing menus to keeping the atmosphere fresh.

Open daily from 9.30 with late opening on Friday and Saturday until 11pm.

Essentially Worthing has been a godsend at the perfect moment when I started out as the Community Development and Fundraising Manager for Camelia Botnar Cahildrens Centre. Essentially Worthing offered Camelia Botnar free publicity due to being a local charity with limited funds, they published an amazing feature about one of our families promoting the excellent provisions our centre offers, has been genuinely appreciated and has shown what we do in the light we deserve to be seen in. My aim is to raise awareness of our charity and the FREE service we offer to the families of our community, who have children with special and additional needs, so the support of Essentially Worthing is paramount to our success.

What’s best about Shoreham Airport?

It’s a fantastic place to work. The main terminal building is unique, there’s so much history and not many people can say they work in such an attractive setting.

Thankyou for your support and we look forward to our future partnership working together.

Your proudest moment ?

Managing the refurbishment of The Hummingbird – when you walk in it makes you smile.

Victoria Paine

Who is your hero ?

Ivan Parnell. The ex executive chef at The Grand who gave me a chance in catering eleven years ago.

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Success stories one year on……

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‘I started going to Bodyshapers in April this year. I signed up for the 12 week Amethyst membership. After only 6 weeks I found I had lost 17½ inches. I do 3 half-hour exercise sessions a week, using the exercise machines that are power assisted. There are different machines, each focussing on a different part of the body and the whole routine takes only 30 minutes out of my day. I enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, and the team are very encouraging! I was already dieting when I joined and my main aim was to tone up ready for my forthcoming wedding. But, since I started I found I have lost 30 inches. I have dropped two dress sizes and my wedding dress has been taken in twice. I am so pleased with the result that I have now signed up for the gold membership.

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BECCA says: ‘I joined with my mum because I had put on weight over the past year and a half. As we lived in the flats above the gym, we decided to give it a go. We were offered a week’s free trial, but decided to join after only a day! I’ve been going for nearly a year now and have lost 2 stone in weight 47½ inches. It’s all about diet as well as attending the gym. You are given a food log and have to write down everything you eat and drink. The team helps you with your diet and if you lapse, they give you encouragement. I will continue to go because unless you keep up the regular exercise, you put on weight. I’m getting married in just over a year’s time and want to be in the best shape possible!’

Becca has lost 2 stone and 44.5 inches

Katie has lost 30 inches ‘I have been going to Bodyshapers for about one year since I retired from nursing. I wanted to lose weight and to feel good about myself. I had tried dieting myself, but it hadn’t worked, so when I joined, I was very unfit. I used to get breathless walking up a hill and I had painful, arthritic swelling in my knee for which, I was told, I needed surgery. I am also a diabetic and was taking medication three times a day. Bodyshapers have helped me to get fit through exercise and encouraged me to eat and drink the right things. Now I walk everywhere, the swelling in my knee has disappeared and I only take medication for the diabetes once a day. And I enjoy walking into town and I feel good about myself !

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Lali has lost 30.5 inches Bodyshapers, 76 Manor Road, Lancing. 01903 755700, www.bsos.me

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Where do I start ?

Paul Cullen answers some of the most commonly asked questions about dentures Q. I want dentures, where do I start ?

A. Have a ring round and speak to a few different clinics. Try and meet the clinician and make sure you feel comfortable with them.

Dont let them push you into something and ask for free consultations Q. How long will my dentures last?

A. It will depend on the quality of teeth used, the quality of your dentures and your health. For example losing weight can make teeth ill fitting. Oral hygiene is important as losing teeth will mean adding to your dentures

Q. Will I still need to see my regular dentist ?

A. Of course, it is still really important to keep your oral health in tip top condition even if you have no teeth at all!

Unfortunately, Oral cancer is on the increase and you should be checked up regularly

you have, plastic, chrome, unbreakable, gold teeth, clear palates. Ask the clinician to explain all the options and make sure your happy before you make your purchase

Q. Will I be restricted on what I can eat ?

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Alan Williams’ metal sculpture animals will be roaming the Worthing Museum garden

Williams has brought the excitement of a safari to Worthing. Spot his wild creatures from a charming chameleon (named Rodney) to an awesome alligator. His creations are all made from scrap metal and recycled materials with his largest work being an enormous rhinoceros built from a skip donated by a Lancing firm.

Fortunately, this rhino is not on the endangered list and we have been reassured that all the animals (no matter how fierce in appearance) are friendly. Exhibition runs until 23 February.

This beautiful photograph was taken locally by a very talented Essentially Worthing reader.

Paul Pedersen who lives and works in Worthing Would you like your photographs featured on EW Gallery ? email hi res pictures to essentiallyworthing@ gmail.com

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‘Tis the season to be planning!

I’m at pains to say it, but you have to accept the truth...yep, Christmas isn’t far away!

November is upon us, and the smell of turkey is on the horizon! I suppose to a point, we now all have to accept that (at least in the retail industry’s eyes), the countdown to the festive season starts pretty much as soon as the schools go back from their summer holidays! In some ways, a shame – however, in other ways, inevitable!

We are starting to make some festive plans here at Splash FM too! In the run up to Christmas, we’re going to have a huge giveaway, where one lucky listener will win every single prize on offer – delivered in time for the big day. The great thing is, to be in with a chance of winning, you won’t even have to answer a single question! More details on that coming soon!

The festive season, of course, is a perfect excuse to have a good old fashioned knees-up, and we’re not short of ideas for you!

Through December, we’re hosting a series of party nights at the Chatsworth Hotel on the Steinem – to find out more go to www. chatsworthworthing.co.uk There is also something else rather splendid that we are getting organised right now! You may well already be aware of “Rik Scott’s School Reunion”, which is on the radio every Saturday from 6pm. If you’ve heard it1 before (shame 12:00 on you!), it’s six hours 90mm never x 134mm.pdf 12/08/2010

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Well, this festive season, we’re taking the School Reunion out and about, and hosting a special Christmas Party at the Assembly Hall on Saturday 22nd December.

Rik Scott will be there with all your favourite school disco tunes, plus there’ll be a live performance from “The Wild Boys”, a great six-piece band covering all the great artists from the best decade in music.

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Tickets for this amazing event are just £10 – so book your tickets early for what will be a fun and fantastic way to celebrate! To find out more, just keep listening to Splash FM or go to www.splashfm.com

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Dr Sarah has the last word

Our resident doctor is asking us all to speak out and protect our children Who can say they were truly surprised when the Jimmy Savile scandal broke? It felt like the conscious and subconscious had finally had a conversation. A great big penny dropped with a massive clang.

Looking back at the footage through adult eyes it’s alarmingly obvious, even tauntingly so. I was a child in the 70s and saw only with a child’s eyes, feeling nothing more than a vague unacknowledged discomfiture. But actually it was pretty explicit wasn’t it? It certainly seems to have been one of showbiz’s worst kept and dirtiest of secrets.

The question now will be, why was it allowed to go unchecked for so long when so many people clearly had more than suspicions? There must be people today feeling very uncomfortable indeed about their involvement in acts of either comission or omission.

So how do we protect children and other vulnerable groups from abuse?

We start first by acknowledging that the unthinkable happens, however abhorent and that no-one is above suspicion. Child protection issues in hospital have become more prominent in recent years, particularly following high profile cases of such severe and sustained abuse that it resulted in the deaths of children like Victoria Climbie and ‘baby P’. What emerges each time is ‘multi-agency failures’. This means that individual professionals from a range of organisations who came into contact with children and families did not share their concerns. The pieces of the jigsaw puzzle did not come together until it was too late. When bad things happen, individuals and organisations- including ‘society’- have failed. Failed by turning away, ignoring or failing to see or to report abuse. Acts of omission are just as serious as acts of comission.

Rethink your life ....Take Control and Manage Anxiety and Phobias November is a mixed bag, like a winter mixture of sweets!

Halloween and fireworks have finished and It is now time to start planning your Christmas break with or without friends and family These are all often times of high anxiety. Anti anxiety medication has reached a 1 in 7 prescription level in the UK. Many suffer in silence, you can ask for help. So many people suffer horrendously from phobias, anxiety disorders & panic attacks.

It can seem hard to steer a middle course between vigilence and paranoia, mindfulness and hysteria. Yet we all know right from wrong. Applying suncream to the parts of a dressed child in your care -ie face, arms, lower legs is fine. Comforting a child who is upset or injured is also fine.

Speaking out and taking a stand requires courage. What if you are wrong? What if the putative perpetrator is in a position of power or authority?

What if you are embarassed or ridiculed? But what if you don’t speak out? What if you choose not to ‘get involved’? What if your silence facilitates more unendurable horrors? Can you live with that?

We face these dilemmas every day in A&E, especially with children. For each presentation with illness or accident we have to ask, is this account credible? were the actions taken reasonable? what

‘vibe’ are we getting from parents or guardians. It’s sometimes a tricky judgement call. Sometimes something just doesn’t feel right.

When all is said and done and when, in this case all the dirty laundry has been washed and hung out to dry, we will perhaps reassure ourselves that that was then and this is now. We will imagine that it couldn’t happen again because we have learned.

But it keeps happening again and again, and the only thing that will stop it is our ALL taking notice of what goes on around us and doing something about it however uncomfortable it makes us feel.

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

Learn to breathe. The diaphragm is like a set of bellows, use it to breathe instead of just the tops of the lungs. Slow, long, deep breaths. Press into your solar plexus, between your ribs at the front. It hurts to (not too hard you’ll be sick) then put your fingers over that sore spot & expand as you breathe in, not out! You’ll make some odd shapes at first. It’s easier lying down too.

When anxious, breathe for 15 minutes & see how you are.

Buy some time.

Acceptance: This is a huge one! The brain when anxious & scared releases chemicals. They make us edgy, ready to run and aren’t good for us. To say I’m ok being anxious, it’s ok for me to be scared is paramount. Use permission. Accept fear, accept fear every day and that allows that part of the brain to calm & YOU to regain control.

We will happily buy a coffee, an energy drink or eat sugar for energy.

Your fear is also an opportunity. It gives you that shot of adrenalin, simply ask how can I use this for me instead of against?

To work with someone and hear that they managed a shop, coped with going out or could talk to a stranger is amazing.

They discover they DO have a choice!

I am Deb and I work in Lancing & London as a Humanistic Counsellor, an Eating Behavioural Therapist & also use Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy.

Here are some simple tips on how to manage: I do suggest you see a therapist too.

I am a member of the BACP & the ITA.

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