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ESSENTIALLYwor thingMARCH 2012
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When we started Open House, it was for anyone, young or old, who just wanted to drop in, have a coffee and make friends. Over time though we realised that if we catered for the children’s needs, the adults could relax and enjoy themselves too, so we became a mother and toddler group.
Christine Worsfold, Linda Connelly, Maureen Carcas (who’s since moved to Scotland) and I all met through the church. We started the group to be of service to the people in Findon valley and beyond, and lots of mums say they met their best friend here.
It’s nice sharing and being there for people. It’s like a big family really. And because as leaders we are all very hands on, the parents are free to chat and socialise, although the children remain the parents’ responsibility while they’re here.
The group meets every Tuesday in term-time between 10.30am and 12 noon, and sometimes we can have up to 60 parents and children in here, so it can get quite noisy! We have a large lounge with toys and baby area, an enclosed outdoor play area, quiet puzzle / book room and a different craft in the craft room each week.
It’s lovely to see the children grow up, especially if they remember who we are. However, it does make us feel quite old when they come back to visit us as teenagers!
We run Open House as a church group, so although everyone is welcome, we have a short service for the kids, special events at Christmas and Easter and we sing Christian songs as well as nursery rhymes.
Any parent, carer or grandparent can come along with their children from nought to school age. Entry is 50p, which includes refreshments.
Findon Valley Free Church, Lime Tree Avenue, Findon Valley, Worthing, www.fvfc.org.uk, 01903 873790
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iNSiDE Ew mArch iSSuE
3 Personally Speaking Find out why four mums started a mother and toddler group 20 years ago
4-6 Essential Diary 50 things to do in March including a new ferry ride at Littlehampton Harbour
7 Treading The Boards What’s on this month at Worthing theatres
8-9 Essential Gardens How to make your bird table a squirrel free zone plus tips from our garden expert
10 Essential Food and Drink Our new EW wine column and news on the Worthing Food festival
11 EssentialProfile Julian Wilkins can help you with your short term lease
12 Essentially for Kids Make your mum a muffin for Mothers day and things to do this March
13 Essential Education Windlesham are shaping the future generations
14 Essential Competition Win exclusive tickets to see and meet the cast of the Magic of the Beatles show 15 - 16 Essential Care Victoria Royal Beach offers a home from home
17 Essential Splash Chris Bailey is geared up for the Summer17 – 18 Essential directory
19 Essential Health Dr Sarah has the last word20 Field Place a perfect setting for a special occasion
Christine Fairs tells us about the mother and toddler group she founded with three other mums nearly 20 years ago.
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Cover photograph by Kate Eastman
Books Please! West Sussex Libraries Bring along your old, good quality books to your local library and help expand the choice and variety on offer. West Sussex Library Service on: 01243 642111, www.westsussex.gov.uk/libraries.
Lancing and District Short Mat Bowls Club Tuesday eveningsFancy playing bowls? The club is looking for new members. They welcome all ages and those with or without experience. St Peter’s Church, Bowness Avenue, Sompting, 01903 521310.
The Southwick and Shoreham Country MarketFriday mornings 9.15 to 11am Homemade cakes, savouries, jams, honey, free range eggs, handmade knitted toys and children’s clothing.The Porter Room at the Southwick Community Centre, Southwick Street.
Sierra MaestraThursday 1 March at 8pmLegendary Cuban band of Afro-Cuban All Stars and Buena Vista Social Club fame, are starting their UK tour at Ropetackle. Tickets £15 Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea, 01273 464440
Goring Gardening Society Thursday 1 March at 7.30pmA talk by gardening expert, John Negus on ‘Plants to brighten your winter gardens’. All welcome. Non members entrance £1. St Marys Church Hall, Goring. Worthing Churches Homeless ProjectsFriday March 2 at 7.30pmJonathan Veira will be performing in support of this charity. Tickets cost £10 (£8)Goring United Reformed Church, Shaftesbury Avenue, Goring, 01903 700141.
Women’s World Day of PrayerFriday 2 MarchThere are various services to observe this world-wide event on the theme of Let Justice Prevail this year. West Worthing Baptist Church, South Street, Tarring at 2.30pmBroadwater Baptist Church, Dominion Road at 10amEnglish Martyrs Church, Goring Way, Goring at 2.30pmDurrington Community Centre Church, Romany Road at 8pm
The Hobbies and Leisure Exhibition. Saturday 3 March from 10am to 4pmWould you like to find a new hobby or activity, but don’t know exactly what is on offer in the area? Let this Rotary Club free event introduce you to what’s available.Worthing Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbott Road, Worthing, 01903 201 476.
Sussex Keyboard and Organ ClubWednesday 7 March at 7.30pmEnjoy an evening of music with David Thomas in concert. Admission is £6. Refreshments and raffle.Queen Street Centre, Queen Street, Worthing, 01903 691888.
The Worthing Friendship Centre Wednesday 7 March at 10.30amCoffee morning. Sunny Restaurant, Ham Road, Worthing, 01903 503291
Join me on the bridge Thursday 8 March 6pm Event organised by the Sussex International Women’s Day group in support of ‘Women for Women - building bridges of peace and hope for the future’. Includes short film, talk and samba band led walk across Norfolk Bridge.Ropetackle Arts Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham
West Sussex Writers’ Club CompetitionThursday 8 March 7.30pm to 9.30pmOpen short story and poetry slam competition. Wow the judges with a poem, short story (or both) lasting just under 5 minutes. Door fee £5. Prize is £25 for each category. Field Place, Worthing, www.westsussexwriters.co.uk
Dine Out with Worthing Churches Homeless Projects Saturday 10 March at 6.30pmA superb ‘Dine Out’ event offering delicious home-made casseroles and desserts, complimentary soft drinks, tea/coffee and entertainment by musician Ted Young. Tickets cost £7.50Offington Park Methodist Church, South Farm Road, Worthing, 01903 227829, info@wchp.org.uk
The Goring Gardening Society’s Spring ShowSaturday 10 March from 2.30pm to 4.15pm Spring flower display, cookery and hobby classes, refreshments, raffle and lottery game. Entrance for non members is 50p.St Marys Church Hall, Goring
Sussex International Women’s DaySaturday 10 March from 10am to 4pmCome and celebrate with a free day of inspiring activities including: workshops, talks, information stands, singing, dancing, pamper room, art and craft workshops and subsidised food. Open to women, girls and boys (under 12). All children must be accompanied by an adult. The Laburnum Centre, Lyon Street, Bognor Regis, www.siwd.org.uk
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If you have an event you would like to publicise for free in the Essential Local guide please email the details ( and a nice picture if you have one ) to essentiallyworthing@gmail.com by the 15th of the preceding month. If you would like to promote an event please call Jacquie Pond 01293 775060
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Short Mat Bowls Club seeks new members
Come along and meet us on a Wednesday or Friday at 1.45pm at Worthing Football Club’s club room in Woodside Road and see whether you would like to join us.
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A Fashion ShowMonday 12 March from 7pm to 10pm.This show will be held in aid of the MS Society.Davison High School for Girls, Selborne Road, Worthing
West Sussex Coeliac Goup. Tuesday 13 March 10am to 12 noon Following a very successful first meeting, they will continue with the drop-in coffee mornings on the second Tuesday of the month.Green Cuisine, 37 Rowlands Road, Worthing, 01903 521850.
The Worthing Friendship Centre Tuesday 13 March at 7pmTalk by Mark Perry Nash on
‘To build a dream’ Durrington Community Centre, Romany Road, 01903 503291
We are holding an open morning for Windlesham pre-prep on Wednesday 14th March from 9.30am to 11.30am. R.S.V.P. lthornton@windlesham.com
The Worthing National Trust Association Wednesday 14 March at 2.30pmCome and enjoy a talk by H E Roberts on ‘The Shelley Family and their Sussex Properties’. Admission £1 (non members £2).The Chanctonbury Hall, Emmanuel United Reformed Church, Heene Road, Worthing, 01903 367485.
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New 4 week Absolute Beginners CourseCommencing Wednesday 18th April 20127:30pm – 8:45pm £24 pp course
Improvers plus Practica every Wednesday 8:30pm – 10 pm £7 pp
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Full details and booking info:Frank and AllisonEmail: dance@registango.co.ukWeb: www.registango.co.ukMob: 07808 594005
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Look Up5 March until 2 April - Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pmContemporary artist Rich Spicer presents his first solo exhibition including gorgeous, nature inspired paintings this month. Admission is free.St Paul’s Arts Centre, Chapel Road, Worthing
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Worthing Friendship Centre Wednesday 4 April 10.30am Coffee morning for over 50s.Sunny Restaurant, Ham Road, Worthing, 01903 503291
Sussex Keyboard & Organ Club Wednesday 4 April 7.30pm The club welcomes Tim Flint in concert. Refreshments and raffle. Admission £6. The Queen Street Centre, Queen Street, Worthing, 01903 691888
Worthing Friendship Centre Tuesday 10 April 7pm Robert Goldsmith talks on ‘Dive to the Titanic’ Community Centre Durrington, 01903 503291
A new series of Figure Drawing and Art Courses Tuesdays 17 April 10am to 12 noon and Thursdays 19 April from 10am to 12 noon. Explore your creative side in these ten week courses. Sidney Walter Centre, Sussex Rd, Worthing, 01903 232746, dudley.sawer@mypostoffice.co.uk or www.lifedrawingcoursessussex.co.uk
The Kids Kaboodle Nearly New Sale Saturday 21 April All kinds of nearly new and new items on offer and admission is only £1. Stalls available for the public and businesses. There will also be a bake sale with proceeds to go to William’s Fund Charmandean Centre, Worthing, www.pleasehelpustohelpwilliam.com and www.facebook.com/kidskaboodle
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The West Sussex Geological SocietyFriday 16 March at 7.30pmA talk by Dr Sanjeev Gupta from Imperial College, University of London on ‘The Landscape of Mars’. St Stephen’s Church, Angola Road, Worthing
Broadwater Community Association Saturday 17 March at 7.30pmGardener Jean Griffin of Sussex, Surrey and Kent Radio fame will be the guest speaker at this event. Tickets £7 (£7.50 for non members) and includes supper. Please book.Parish Rooms, Broadwater, 01903 522376
A coffee morning in aid of Action for Children Saturday 17 March at 10.30amOn offer will be cakes, pies, jam and marmalade.Goring Methodist Church, Bury Drive, Goring.
A special concert for Mother’s DaySunday 18 March at 3pmMusic Theatre 2000 will give a performance of With a Song in my Heart at the Barn Theatre. Enjoy songs, recitals, poetry and a sumptuous cream tea. Tickets cost £19.50 (including the tea). Barn Theatre, Southwick, 01273 597094, www.ticketlord.com/barn.htm
Worthing Astronomical Society Monday 19 March 7.30pmThe society welcomes Dr David Bacon of the Institute of Cosmology & Gravitation, Portsmouth University to talk on ‘Cosmic Mirages’ (Gravitational Lensing). All welcome. Admission: £3.Emmanuel United Reformed Church Hall (entrance off Heene Road) Worthing
The Friends of Worthing Museum and Art Gallery Tuesday 20 March at 2.30pmSteve Harris will give an illustrated talk which will include examples from a century of picture postcards and their messages. Visitors welcome. Entry £2 including refreshments. The education room at Worthing Museum, Chapel Road.
The Angmering Chorale Saturday 24 March at 7.30pmThe Angmering chorale presents the St John Passion by Bach. Conductor George Jones with Sinfonia of Arun and soloists. Tickets cost £15 (unreserved)Arundel Cathedral, 01243 554501
A coffee morning Saturday 24 March at10am A coffee morning and table top sale will be held by the Chapman Court Social Group in support of this sheltered complex. Come and find a bargain! Chapman Court, Littlehampton Road midway between Thomas a Becket and Stone Lane, Worthing.
Worthing Horticultural Society Spring Show Saturday 24 March from 1.30pm to 4.30 pmThere will be a tombola, sales tables and refreshments including home made cakes. Admission costs 70p - members and accompanied children free.Offington Park Methodist Church, South Farm Road, 01903 260925, www.worthinghorticulturalsociety.org.uk
The Individual Members Section Southwick Community Association Wednesday 28 March at 2.30pmThe association is holding a Social Afternoon with guest speaker Trevor Povey giving a talk entitled, ‘Nuns, Nurses & Naughty Boys’. Raffle. All are welcome. Admission: £2.00 (non members £2.50) including tea and biscuits.The Garden Room, Southwick Community Centre, 24 Southwick Street, Southwick
The Worthing Friendship Centre Thursday 29 March at midday.Lunch at the Broadwater Pub, Broadwater Street West, 01903 503291
Worthing Pavilion Bowing Club Open Weekend Saturday 31 March and Sunday 1 April between 9.30am to 2.30pm. The club wishes to invite people of all ages to come and try bowls. See what is on offer and perhaps join this club close to the town centre.
The Emmanuel Choir will perform John Stainer’s Crucifixion Saturday 31 March at 6.30pmThe choir will be conducted by Gavin Stevens and joined in the performance of this beautiful Easter music by other local singers. Soloists are Charles Wood and Tim Davies. Organist, Philip Bailey.The Emmanuel Church & Centre, St Michael’s Road, Worthing.
New ferry shuttle serviceSaturday 31 MarchA new shuttle service between the east and west banks of the river Arun in Littlehampton will be launched on Saturday 31 March, with one free return trip per person!Tickets from Action Boats, details: www.visitlittlehampton.co.uk
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All mothers deserve a treat this month and Worthing Theatres offer a selection that cannot fail to please.
To book tickets go to www.worthingtheatres.co.uk or phone 01903 206206
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatTuesday 27 to Saturday 31 MarchThis Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber classic musical is set to be a firm family favourite with its dramatic biblical storyline and memorable songs. Pavilion Theatre, Worthing
Hormonal Housewives Thursday 15th March A perfect night out for the girls! Margi Clark stars in this light-hearted look at the joys and trials of the modern woman. Pavilion Theatre, Worthing.
Oklahoma Wednesday 21 to Saturday 24 March Worthing Light Opera Company bring you this Rodgers and Hammerstein hit to kick off their 40th anniversary year. Pavilion Theatre, Worthing.
Massed Bands ExtravaganzaSaturday 31 MarchAdur Concert Band, Bognor Regis Concert Band and the Second Wind Concert Band combine for a truly big band experience featuring swing, marches, classical pieces and show tunes. Assembly Hall, Worthing
An Evening with Lee Mead Saturday 10th MarchWinner of TV’s ‘Any Dream Will Do’, Lee Mead will be performing West End hits and songs from his double-gold award winning album.Assembly Hall, Worthing
Romeo and Juliet Live from the Royal Opera HouseThursday 22 MarchThe Royal Ballet presents Shakespeare’s great romantic tragedy set to Prokofiev’s unforgettable score at this live screening. RitzDigital, Worthing
An Audience with Pam AyresSunday 25 MarchPam Ayres will delight you with poems and stories about everyday life in her own inimitable and humorous style.Pavilion Theatre, Worthing
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Feed the birds with Squirrel BanLocal business man Stephen Vincent was inspired by his mum to invent a bird food that squirrels wont eat
Are you one of the many people that are driven mad by squirrels robbing the bird food and breaking the bird feeders? We all know there are squirrel proof bird feeders but we also know a lot of them do not work very well in either deterring the squirrels or attracting the birds.
Squirrel Ban was invented by Stephen Vincent of Garden Pride Marketing, he was made aware of the importance of the need for this product by his mum. Her garden backs onto the woods and is constantly raided by the squirrels. Last year we had the news story of the man given a criminal record after drowning a squirrel that kept attacking his bird feeders and it was at this point that Stephen was ‘ordered’ by his mum to find a better way. Stephen then trawled the market place for products and advice and discovered that there was nothing on the market in the UK that was indeed a squirrel proof food but the best advice from the RSPB was to sprinkle your bird food with cayenne pepper. This and other DIY methods were found to have very limited success.
Stephen is a trained engineer with his mum’s words ringing in his ears “that there must be a better way”, set about finding one. Indeed a better way was found and has now been patented and is on sale at Garden Xtras Chartwell House, Chartwell Road, Lancing Industrial Estate, Lancing, West Sussex BN158TY 01903 756565 www.gardenxtras.com
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Daffodils bring the start of Spring
March 1st St David’s day means Daffodils (Narcissus). Daffodils are classified into 13 divisions differentiated mainly by flower type,habit, shape, flowering time and scent. For example division 7 the ‘Jonquilla’ Narcissi are scented and have 3-5 flowers on a stem whereas division 9 the ‘Poeticus’ have white petals with contrasting centres mostly seen colonising grassland. Division 1 are the more common yellow Trumpet flowers and my favourite the dwarf ‘Tete a Tete in division 12 are termed miscellaneous. These look best in rock garden or gravel settings as well as in wide shallow pots.
The bulbs are best planted at the end of September between 2 to 3 times the depth of the bulb below ground. After flowering, dead head and in dry conditions, water. It is best to leave them to wither untouched as this allows the sun on the green stems to replenish the bulb by photosynthesis. Bulbs come up ‘blind’ (no flower) next year if this does not happen. The optimum is to leave them 6 weeks after flowering. So positioning is key. Bulbs are best in groups of at least 5 or 7 and will regenerate. Choose a patch in an area where they can be left naturally and dig up any individuals that self- seed in borders. This keeps displays from becoming overwhelming. Daffodils can be planted in groups close to deciduous trees as they flower early in the sun before the tree leaf canopy emerges.
Garden Work for March:Pruning: Summer flowering Clematis, Shrub roses, Cornus and Salix (down to ground)Sow: Summer flowering bulbsEarly potatoes already chitted (from mid-march), Jerusalem Artichokes
Get some veg and salad off to an early start on windowsill or cloche. Divide: Herbaceous perennials. (Good time to reorganise by dividing, reducing and clearing unwanted invaders, then mulch.) Enjoy: Many shrubs and a few trees flower at this time including woodland varieties. Look out for: Acacia dealbata (Mimosa) Camellia, Clematis armandii, Daphne (very scented), Forsythia, Ribes, Viburnum bodnatense Prepare: This has been the driest winter we have experienced in my 30 years gardening so it may be
advisable to prepare for shortages with water butts and irrigation systems.
Bell Gardens Ltd www.bellgardensltd.co.uk161 Heene Road, Worthing01903 241687If you have any questions for Andrew please email them to: jacquiepond@essentiallyworthing.co.uk
Andrew Tomes has tips on what to prune and prepare in our March gardens
Bell gardens Ltd01903 241687/07703 537038www.bellgardensltd.co.uk
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EW set the task to local wine expert Neil Libby to find two good wines to buy for March from our local wine stores in the Worthing area
As many of you will be planning for Mothering Sunday on the 18th March it has been my mission to seek out those keenly priced wines that will delight your mum’s on their special day!!
So, as they put their feet up, and you prepare the refreshments, take a look at these two wines.
Ruggeri Brut di Pinot Nero Rose´This Quality Sparkling wine D.O.C. from Valdobbiadene- ItalyHandpicked 100% Pinot Noir grapes gives this wine its Cherry red appearanceFresh fragrant nose, medium bodied and dry with ripe Cranberry fruit on the palate.Chill down and serve in a tall fluted glass this soft, subtle rose´ is going to be a Mum pleaser!£13.99 from Grapes of Worthing, 10 Prospect Place, Worthing, BN11 3BL. T: 01903 608563www.grapesworthing.co.uk
La Borie Viognier, 2009, Vin de Pays d’Oc, France.Now, if you’re looking for something different and a change from your every day white winethis medium to full bodied Viognier will not disappoint, pale to light gold in appearance withdistinctive fruit aromas of apricots and peaches, very refreshing on the palate with hints of gooseberry & citrus fruits, the rich character of this wine matches well with popular Spicy dishes. Happy Mother’s Day!!£4.99 from Hennings Wine Merchants, Aldsworth Parade, Goring, Worthing, BN12 4UPT: 01903 700224 www.henningswine.co.uk
Try these wines and let us know if you agree with Neil’s recommendations email essentiallyworthing@gmail.com
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Cheers MumEssentially Worthing talks to Janice Fraser, Tourism Development and Marketing Officer for Adur and Worthing Councils, about her role in setting up the first Adur and Worthing Food and Drink Festival.
What is your role in organising the festival?My job is to promote the area as a visitor destination and assist in improving what is on offer for tourists. I’m the Festival Event Co-ordinator, but I’m certainly not doing it all alone.
Who decided to bring the first Food and Drink Festival to Adur and Worthing? The original idea came from our Chief Executive, Peter Latham. We have a fantastic selection of food and drink businesses locally. The festival will give them all an opportunity to show off their products and services to visitors and residents alike.
When and where will the festival take place? The festival starts on the 7 July and will run until 15 July, across the whole of Adur and Worthing.
What sort of events will there be?An Open Air Festival launches in Steyne Gardens and the Live Food Show in South Street Square, Worthing Saturday 7 July, 10am - 5pm, Sunday 8 July, 10 am - 4pm. South Street Square will host a live stage and demonstration kitchen whilst Steyne Gardens will give visitors a chance to taste, sample and buy from a selection of food and drink suppliers and we are planning a Beer Festival and a Great British Bake Off.
Can kids get involved? Oh yes, absolutely! We want to create a festival that appeals to all ages. Biscuit or cup cake decorating and making your own pasta are just two of the ideas that have been mentioned to me so far.
Will all the businesses taking a stand at the open air festival be local? We are hopeful that we will have enough interest from Worthing and Adur businesses to fill the 40 pitches available..
The live food show sounds like fun. What will be happening on stage? There will be a demonstration kitchen on the stage, so we would encourage local chefs to demonstrate making their speciality dishes, and we’re planning competitions and prizes.
How much is the entry fee for visitors? The open air events will be free.
How can we get more information about the festival? For more information about the festival or to take part in the event, go to www.visitworthing.co.uk.
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Breaking the Curse of the Short Term LeaseJulian Wilkins can help you get a longer lease at the lowest cost
Short unexpired lease terms below 80 years on residential properties can affect saleability and value; and make obtaining a mortgage almost impossible. Consequently, many leaseholders approach their freeholders for lease extensions,
but are typically offered unfavourable terms with short extensions, high premiums and high ground rents.
Julian Wilkins explains how to get a better deal. Leaseholders have rights under the 1993 Leasehold
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What kind of mummy does no-one want to hug?An Egyptian mummy
Why do mummies never take a holiday?Because they can’t relax and unwind
Why don’t mummies do well at school?They don’t have any brains!
Why do mummies make good first-aiders?They always have plenty of bandages
What do mummies do when they have a head-ache?Go and lie down in a dark-ened tomb
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Strictly For KidsTuesday evenings - weeklyClasses in ballroom and Latin dancing for 5 – 15 year olds. Beginners’ group meets from 6 - 6.30pm and the improvers’ from 6.30 - 7.15pm. Classes cost £3 per session or book in advance. The Assembly Hall & Richmond Room, Worthing, 01903 206206 (bookings) Information, 01903 203192 or www.partnersdancing.co.uk
Sesame Street Live - Elmo Makes Music! Saturday 10 March, 2pmThis musical extravaganza includes all the family’s favourite Sesame Street characters. Join them for an afternoon of joyful musical mayhem! Tickets cost £12 for adults and £10 for kids or £42 for a family of four.Connaught Theatre, Worthing, www.worthingtheatres.co.uk or 01903 206206.
Baby Rhyme Time Sessions Tuesday mornings, 10am to 10.30am and 11.15am to 11.45amBring your baby or toddler along for a free session of rhyme, singing and play with musical instruments. Early arrival is recommended as places are limited.Worthing Library, Richmond Road, worthing.library@westsussex.gov.uk
Story time sessionsThe last Thursday of every month from 2pm to 2.30pmA fun story time session for older children.Worthing Library, Richmond Road, worthing.library@westsussex.gov.uk
Kids’ Diary - March
Make Mother’s Day!
Made in Minutes Muffins This recipe is super easy and produces 12 scrumptious muffins for you to enjoy. You don’t even need to weigh anything if you don’t want, just use a small tumbler (250ml) and cutlery from the drawer. For those who wish to be precise, metric measures are included. Don’t forget to wash your hands and find everything you need before you begin!
Ingredients 2 cups (300g) of self-raising flour1 cup (200g) of caster sugar2 teaspoons (10g) of baking powderPinch of salt2 free range eggs½ cup (125ml) of vegetable oil1 teaspoon (5ml) of vanilla essence½ cup (125ml) of milk1 cup of filling. Choose from: chocolate chips, raisins, frozen berries or what you love!
Method Turn on your oven to 190/Gas 5. Fill a muffin tin with 12 cases.
In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients together. In a small bowl, mix all the wet ingredients. Then, simply mix the wet into the dry with a wooden spoon until all nicely combined. (Don’t overdo this bit.) Add one cup filling and stir in.
Using a dessert spoon, scoop the mix into the waiting cases. Pop them in the centre of the oven for about 20 minutes or until well risen and golden on top. Allow to cool for a few minutes before lifting out onto a wire rack. They taste delicious warm.
Mums do so much for us that it’s nice to do something lovely in return. So why not say ‘thank you’ with these delicious muffins?
Ancient mummy jokes
Hah! Hah!
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Windlesham established in 1837, is one of the country’s leading and oldest IAPS co-educational prep day and boarding schools for boys and girls aged 4-13 with a history of being in the forefront of educational development. Academic excellence and success are a high priority amidst a secure, warm, caring, family atmosphere. Windlesham is a warm and open school, recognising and encouraging the talents of each individual child, enabling them to thrive in their own way, building confidence and forging friendships for life.
Nestled in 60 glorious acres on the South Downs, Windlesham not only offers exceptional learning and teaching opportunities but magnificent architecture, stunning grounds, outstanding facilities including three science laboratories, a fully equipped music department, a new library situated at the heart of the school, dance studio, theatre, chapel, sports hall, an indoor swimming pool as well as wonderful playing fields, which have been lovingly tended for over 70 years, an astro turf pitch, its own nine hole golf course, and eight tennis courts. In addition there is an extensive Design Centre and state of the art ICT facilities throughout the school which includes four computer suites.
Windlesham’ s philosophy, and respect for the unique personality, gives all Windlesham pupils the freedom to achieve their full potential, whether that is an academic, sporting, art or music scholarship or the ability to confidently assimilate the
national curriculum. One of the aims of the school is to give the pupils the opportunity to discover where their individual talents lie and then how to use those talents to the full. The confidence gained from doing something really well is then transferred to other areas of the pupil’s life and learning.
‘The school excels in its approach to offer all children an outstanding variety of activities and continues to strengthen and expand the activities programme after school and at the weekends’ 2010 Ofsted Report – Outstanding
’Pupils thrive in the atmosphere of hard work, enjoyment and effort. They make good progress. Their attitude to their work is good
and they take pride, both in their own achievements and the successes of others’ ISI Report 2011.
There are regular open days but you are always welcome to visit at your convenience. To arrange a personal visit where Richard Foster, the Headmaster will be delighted to show you around, please call 01903 874701 or email: admissions@windlesham.com
www.windlesham.com
To arrange a personal visit call 01903 874 701 or email: admissions@windlesham.com
In 60 acres of grounds this magnificent school helps pupils achieve their full potential
Windleshambuildsconfidenceforthefuture
WESSENTiAL CoMPETiTioN
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The Beatles are Back!The Fab Four take you on a magical mystery tour of their greatest hits in this amazing, tribute performance. And Essentially Worthing has two pairs of tickets to give away to our competition winners.
The Magic of the Beatles is coming to the Assembly Halls, Worthing on Saturday 7 April.
This well-known tribute band is famous for capturing the look, the sound and the vibe created by what is undoubtedly the most popular band ever. In this tour commemorating the 50th anniversary of the group’s formation, they will transport you through time from the band’s early Mop Top days, to their psychedelic phase and beyond.
Essentially Worthing has woven a little magic of its own and acquired two pairs of tickets to give away in our competition. The lucky winners will not only see the show but have the opportunity to meet with the cast beforehand.
To win, all you have to do is answer these questions correctly: Complete the titles of these two Beatles songs: ‘Twist and ______’ and ‘Here comes the ______’
Submit answers on a postcard/letter including your full name, address and daytime contact telephone number. Send to: Pond Publishing, 28 Tanyard Way, Horley, Surrey RH6 9PG or email: ads@essentiallyworthing.co.uk
The closing date is Friday 23 March 2012. The tickets will go to the first two correct entries pulled at 9am on 26 March 2012.
Competition rules are available on the Essentially Worthing website: www.essentiallyworthing.co.uk Please note that the publisher’s decision is final.
ESSENTiAL CARE
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The Beatles are Back! Fit for a king or queenQuiet time with sea views on the balcony or join in with the sing-alongs and quizzes, the Victoria Royal Beach is a home from home
Fancy living somewhere warm and friendly where you can enjoy a tastefully decorated room and sit having afternoon tea on your balcony and see the sea? Somewhere you are cared for and
where you have someone to look after your every need and requirement, a place that you can be proud to call home?
We believe that the Victoria Royal Beach can offer you all this and more. Whether you feel like joining in with the daily activities, maybe a quiz, a game of bingo or doing some art and craft or whether you feel like relaxing with just some peace and quiet for company it can all be found here. There are regular entertainers to sing along with and a monthly reminiscent lady who helps bring back all those fond memories.
Our chef will spoil you with freshly cooked meals and delicious home- made cakes and puddings, which you can eat in the conservatory whilst admiring the plants and flowers you have helped to grow.
Our home is open to long term , short term and respite care. Please feel free to pop in for a complimentary lunch. We are confident that you will not be disappointed.
For more information call, Victoria Royal Beach on 01903 246499.
Please feel free to call or pop in at anytime to experience the warmth and friendliness that is the Victoria Royal Beach
% 01903 24649912-16 Grand Avenue, Worthing, BN11 5AWwww.victoriaroyalbeach.co.uk
Victoria Royal BeachRESIDENTIAL CARE HOME
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54 Shelley Road | Worthing | West Sussex | BN11 4BX
t: 01903 237000 | www.theshelley.com
Whether you are looking for yourself or a relative, come take a look at The Shelley, you will not be disappointed luxury residential
care home
Looking for a care home that’s different?
“Each time we came we always received a warmwelcome and a cuppa. Our sister could not have beenbetter cared for anywhere”Come and join us at Highgrove House for our coffeemorning on the last Wednesday of each month.
Heaton House Highgrove House
20/22 Reigate Road, Worthing(near Goring Road shops)
32/34 Winchester RoadWorthing (near Heene Road)
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one to one computer trainingFor all standards & ages (especially over 50’s)
call Julie Knott: 07914 361542
n Help with buying your computer
n Set up broadband, email and internet
n Manage your camera, digital photos and mobile phone
n Solve i-pod, i-phone, i-pad issues
n Try out Facebook, Friends Reunited, Twitter, e-Books, Skype, e-Bay
n Troubleshoot problems
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ESSENTiAL SPLASH
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Get the barbeques outChris Bailey has high hopes for warm sunny days in Worthing
wadarsWorthing and District Animal Rescue Service
Registered Charity Number 257843
YOUR local animal charitycelebrating it’s 40th Anniversary
Registration from 12.30pm
wadars dog reunion!Saturday 18th July
10.30am to 4pmRefreshments
Home-made CakesIce creams
StallsTombolaRaffle
Car DisplayBouncy CastleFace Painting
giant slideroundabout
CompetitionsAnd MUCH MORE . . .
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Entrance
wadarsWorthing and District Animal Rescue Service
Registered Charity Number 257843
YOUR local animal charitycelebrating it’s 40th Anniversary
Registration from 12.30pm
wadars dog reunion!Saturday 18th July
10.30am to 4pmRefreshments
Home-made CakesIce creams
StallsTombolaRaffle
Car DisplayBouncy CastleFace Painting
giant slideroundabout
CompetitionsAnd MUCH MORE . . .
STEYNE GARDENS, WORTHINGFree
Entrance
wadarsWorthing and District Animal Rescue Service
Registered Charity Number 257843
YOUR local animal charitycelebrating it’s 40th Anniversary
Registration from 12.30pm
wadars dog reunion!Saturday 18th July
10.30am to 4pmRefreshments
Home-made CakesIce creams
StallsTombolaRaffle
Car DisplayBouncy CastleFace Painting
giant slideroundabout
CompetitionsAnd MUCH MORE . . .
STEYNE GARDENS, WORTHINGFree
EntrancewadarsWorthing and District Animal Rescue Service
Registered Charity Number 257843
YOUR local animal charitycelebrating it’s 40th Anniversary
Registration from 12.30pm
wadars dog reunion!Saturday 18th July
10.30am to 4pmRefreshments
Home-made CakesIce creams
StallsTombolaRaffle
Car DisplayBouncy CastleFace Painting
giant slideroundabout
CompetitionsAnd MUCH MORE . . .
STEYNE GARDENS, WORTHINGFree
Entrance
Your local Animal Charity
0300 30 30 999 www.wadars.co.uk
The Rescue & Rehoming of domestic animals
The Rescue & Rehabilitation of wildlifeYour donations, membership, legacies
& fund raising keep us running.
PAULA POOLEM.S.S.Ch., M.B.Ch.A.
CHIROPODISTHOME VISITS
orSURGERY IN
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Mobile: 07990 898 099
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ADUR FURNITURE NETWORK
Your local recycle/reuse charitable organisation providing for local people in need.
We need your unwanted good quality furniture & white goods don’t dump… donate from one
item to full or partial house clearance.
FREE COLLECTIONS usually within 24 / 48 hours. 01273 441700
Visit our shops at 378/380 Brighton Road, or Revival, 22 Brunswick Road, Shoreham
Monday to Friday 10 to 5pm & Saturday 10 to 3pm
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Essential DirectoryDirectory boxes cost from £32 plus VAT for a 4cm box. 10% discount for a series of six. Includes design.
Just call us on 01293 775060
ANimAL rEScuE
ANtiquES
chirOpODY
cOmputEr trAiNiNg hOuSEhOLD gOODS wANtED
So, in the main, here in Worthing we were spared the February snow! I know a lot of little kids (and some of the big kids too!) were a bit disappointed not to be able get another use out of last year’s sledge or get a sneaky day off school. I even heard the caretaker at Durrington High was a bit disappointed not to be able to use ‘Doug’ the snowplough, who was bought last year to
ensure that no one escapes a day’s education, regardless of the weather!
I’ve seen some of the white stuff in High Salvington and Findon and even ventured to give the puppy his first taste of snow at Chanctonbury Ring, but generally, when you look at the thick coverings elsewhere in Sussex and around the country, we got away Scot free!
It means, thankfully, we can start to look forward to spring, rather than be dragged back into the land of Christmas cards.
With spring there is always such optimism as we anticipate the endless possibilities of the summer ahead, the balmy warm evenings, the trips to the beach with a naughty ice cream on the pier and to the town and village festivals and carnivals that we boast so extensively in our area.
We’ve got the Olympics to looks forward to this year too (including, if rumours are to be believed, the shooting heading to Findon?) plus we’ve even been treated to an extra bank holiday in June as we celebrate the Queens Jubilee.
What’s not to be happy about?No one ever pictures it will be a cold, wet summer. We all have high hopes of soaring temperatures, clear blue skies and endless sunshine, and it’s this collective optimism that makes spring the most encouraging time of the year.
So with our positivity already kick started by the lack of snow last month, let the trees go green, let the daffodils bloom and let the bar-be-ques replace the cut price sledges in stores everywhere!
ESSENTiAL DiRECToRY
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hOuSEhOLD SErvicES Oven cleaning
Chimney Sweep
Cleaning Services
Double glazing repairs
garage Doors
wooden Floor restoration
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House ClearanceFull and part house clearance carriedout efficiently and sympathetically.Thank you for helping us fight heartand circulatory disease, the UK’sbiggest killer.To arrange for your FREE quotationplease call the number below:
43-45 Chapel Road, Worthing BN11 1EG
0844 499 4177
Calls cost 5p per minute from a BT landline. Charges from other providers and mobiles may vary.Registered Charity Number 225971 bhf.org.uk
Call 01903 750594for FREE collection
The Salvation Army is a Christian Churchand a Registered Charity
www.salvationarmy.org.uk/worthing
Your donations of furniture, electricalgoods and Bric-a-Brac will help us raise
funds for our Community Programmehelping people here in Worthing.
We Need YourUnwanted Furniture
We always need good quality donations for our
charity shopsespecially furniture
To arrange collection 01903 741719
WANTEDGOOD QUALITY
DONATIONSContact 01903 227829 for collection
117 Montague Street, Worthing. www.wchp.org.ukThank you for caring about our clients
Registered Charity No. 1027832
WANTED Good quality donations for our shops at
117 Montague Street, Worthingand Strand Parade, Goring
Also, Donations of old bikes, trikes and scooters at Cycle Recycle Service
at Strand ParadeContact 01903 227829Registered Charity No: 1027832
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N. ConstantineRepairs to all systems.
Doors, Windows and ConservatoriesMisted/broken sealed units, locks,
seals, hinges, patio wheels & cat flapsFor help and advice pleasetelephone: 01903 209605
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orevolutionsrecords and cds
Records wantedWe buy most records includingclassical, Jazz, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, Rock & Pop, LPs, EPs, 45s and 78s,sheet music & music memorabilia
Darran Laine,Top Floor, 67 Victoria Road,Worthing
info@revolutions33.co.ukTel: 01903 209553
OF WORTHING HOSPITALSCan you spare
4 hours a week?If so, why not consider becoming a
VOLUNTEER at The Friends ofWorthing Hospitals Shop. For moreinformation and an application formplease contact RON NOAKES on
01903 872188ronald.noakes@ntlworld.com
FRIENDS
We offer lovely rooms with private facilities, full board and a very friendly atmosphere.
Both houses within walking distance of the seafront and town centre.
Very reasonable rates.
Please contact Mrs Green on 01903 2086658 Southey Road, Worthing. BN11 3HT
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Offering support & companionship in very sheltered housing
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Dr Sarah has the last wordESSENTiAL HEALTH
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Our resident Doctor reminds us that we should cut down on our alcohol units before it’s too late
chichester 90x134 essential local ad.indd 2 2/14/2012 2:59:49 PM
At Worthing Leisure, we believe in offering an exceptional service within a friendly environment at affordable membership prices.
Our facilities are spread across four sites: Worthing Leisure Centre, Aquarena,
Davison Leisure Centre and Field Place.
We run over 160 fitness classes per week, including Zumba, Water Works Fitness, Weight Loss Boot Camp,
Spinning, as well as such as Yoga, Pilates and Thai Chi. This year we've introduced monthly nutrional talks
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is Worthing’s all inclusive fitness packageFIT4
I didn’t vote Conservative in the last election- or in any election- but I’m starting to feel a slight pang of guilt. My recent material for this slot has been inspired by the Prime Minister himself.
Is anyone surprised that the overconsumption of alcohol has become such a problem in modern Britain? We in A&E are not. Putting a figure on it can’t be easy but someone has and come up with £3bn, which sounds plausible as the cost to the NHS. But what about the wider ‘cost’ to families, employers and society as a whole. How do you quantify that?
All I know is that the problem is ingrained, endemic and largely denied. It’s not just the obvious and immediate consequences of violence, aggression and antisocial behaviour on the streets or the very visible sharp end of the problem and the pressures on emergency Services. More insidious than that are the ‘civilised’ or so-called ‘functioning’ alcoholics who celebrate the end of every ordinary day with a bottle, or even two of a nice claret. The liver is a forgiving, if not discriminating organ and it can’t tell the difference between a blue alcopop and a chateauneuf. The respective liver failures, alcohol related diseases and shattered lives of the jobseeker, scaffolder and company director will all oddly ressemble each other. The liver is not a snob.
When I was a kid- and no, it wasn’t just after the War- most people did not drink daily. A bottle of wine was reserved for an occasion, or the weekend. Now it seems many people do drink daily, and not just a small glass with dinner. It has become more of a coping mechanism than a pleasure.
Alcohol mis and over-use needs to be addressed aggressively, just as smoking was. Of course no one ever crashed a car, beat their wife or brawled in the street because they’d smoked too much.
Alcohol is a luxury product .It is not like bread, milk or children’s shoes. Therefore there is scope to make it much more expensive to choose to drink to excess and good evidence that this has a direct impact on consumption. All the middle-class twittering that it will unfairly penalise the ‘responsible’ drinker is nonsense. If you are really drinking that responsibly, even an extra pound or two on a bottle of wine will make a negligible difference.
As for the so-called ‘drunk tanks’ or ‘booze buses’, designed to sweep up and look after those found incapacitated in the street,
I could not disagree more. This simply gives carte blanche to go out and abandon all personal responsibility in the knowledge that should you become separated from your wits, friends, clothes and phone, someone will gather you up until you recover all or some of the above.Medically this is unsafe and frought with potential problems and socially its a cop-out. It’s time for us all to take a good long hard look in the cellar, count up the units, and the bottles in the hedge and shake ourselves out of this complacency. Before it’s too late. The liver is forgiving, but once beyond the point of no return, there is no going back.
FIELD PLACEWorthing’s best kept secret
It is hard to imagine a more picturesque and delightful setting
for that special occasion than Field Place.
With a picturesque outlook over the crescent and gardens,
Field Place is the discerning choice for your special day.
The Manor House hosts its original Georgian façade and
portico. The Chichester and Lewes rooms within, being
approved for both civil marriages and partnerships.
Field Place is the perfect venue for all social functions and
family occasions: birthdays, anniversaries, naming ceremonies
and funeral receptions.
The Barn and Pavilion, both boasting magnificent high vaulted
beamed ceilings, can accommodate up to 120 guests. The
Manor House offers a choice of smaller rooms for more
intimate gatherings. With our professional and experienced
team always available, we provide a service you can rely on.
Field Place The Boulevard
Worthing BN13 1NP
T: 01903 244034 E: worthingleisure@worthing.gov.uk
www.fieldplace.co.uk
Field Place Wedding Fair
Sunday 1st April 2012
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