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Inside this issue • Local Policing • Has Spring Sprung?

• Interest Rate Predictions – Talk Money • Shoreham to Steyning Line• What’s On plus lots more…

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Hello and Welcome to the April edition of Inside Shoreham and Southwick,

I would like to say a big thank you to all our readers, especially those who have given us such positive feedback recently. Your readership matters not only to us but to all the local businesses and local charities that you support.

Now that spring is here. I have noticed that fi nally my bulbs in my front garden are shooting up and there are even daffodils in the green where we live. It is also certainly a lot warmer. In this month issue we have the latest from Mark Oakley on what you should be doing to get your garden looking fabulous after the cold winter ( page 8.)

We also have some local news from our supporting police offi cers. Apparently, there have been a few spates of stealing from allotments and with the new season now upon us they are offering

some sound advice on this.( Page 6). If you would like to meet PCSO Hollin and PCSO Hill, they will be at the Shoreham Centre on the 28th April.

For the third year running the Hospice Roadtrippers will be starting their third 5 day journey to raise money for St Barnabas. They will be launching their new endeavour on Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May from St Barnabas House in Worthing. Worthing Major Noel Atkins and MP Tim Houghton will be there to wave the road trippers off. (page14)

That is just some of the activities and local news you can read about in the magazine which is occurring in Shoreham and Southwick area. We wish you a Happy Easter and we will see you in the next edition.

Best, Angela

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Southwick Bowling Centenary .................................................................. 4Peddle Push for NSPCC ............................................................................... 4Shoreham Oratario ..................................................................................... 4Southwick Opera – The Magic Flute ......................................................... 4Local Policing............................................................................................... 6Has Spring Sprung?..................................................................................... 8Interest Rate Predictions – Clare Cook .................................................... 10

Nature Notes – Sussex Wild Life ............................................................. 12Hospice Roadtrippers Rides Again .......................................................... 14Shoreham to Steyning Line – Judy Upton .............................................. 16Southwick Players – And then there were none .................................. 18Beach Bataria ............................................................................................ 22Runfi t and Walkfi t ..................................................................................... 24Whats’s on ............................................................................................34-37

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join them in their annual Pedal Push.

Pedal Push is a sponsored ride around a fun course, where children get on their bikes and trikes to make a real difference for other children. Now in its fourteenth year, children have always enjoyed getting active and having fun whilst raising funds for other children in this popular event.

It's easy to organise and can be held at any time of the year. Register today to receive your special Pedal Push pack, including lots of activities and top tips to download.

The money raised from Pedal Push will go to the NSPCC’s Child’s Voice Appeal.

Through the Child's Voice Appeal, the charity aims to transform its helplines – ChildLine and the NSPCC Helpline, for adults concerned about a child – so that no child's cry goes unheard.

Russell Squire, community fundraising manager, said: “Pedal Push has been a hugely successful event for many years. It is fantastic to see under-5s having a great time, getting active and joining together to help the NSPCC raise funds to support children when they need us. If you work at a nursery, or your child attends one, we hope they can join us this year in making a very real difference to the lives of vulnerable children.”

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Southwick Bowling Club CentenarymemberS oF SouthWiCk outdoor bowling

club are celebrating the club’s centenary this year in a non stop programme of prestige matches and social events which starts in May and ends with a grand presentation dinner in November.

Highlights include home matches against a Bowls England team, the Sussex County Executive, the Sussex vice presidents, Adur District Council (members and staff), Shoreham lifeboat crew and the London Welsh. There are away matches against the Royal Household at Windsor, and the Royal Hospital at Chelsea. The season concludes with a club coach tour to Bournemouth in September.

Every member of visiting teams to the Southwick Club in the Recreation Ground this season will receive a commemorative gift. A new club fl ag has been designed and an exhibition about bowling and the history of the club will be open every Saturday morning during the summer at the Manor Cottage, Southwick, courtesy of the Southwick Society. (see caption re David Hubbard at end of this press release)

Information about bowling as a recreation and how to join a club is available at the exhibition or from the club secretary, Desmond Collins (01273 593471).

After much research, a 48 page booklet with many historic pictures of former players has been produced and every club member will receive a copy (see further attachment).

In a foreword, club president and chairman Brian Simmonds recalls that the club was formed on February 18th 1910 at a meeting in Southwick Town Hall. It was strictly men only and it was not until 1969 that a ladies’ club was formed. The present club became a mixed club in 2005 and the centenary celebrations are being shared fully by both men and women.

Mr Simmonds says, ‘Life has changed dramatically over the past century but the game of bowls with its tradition of competitiveness combined with fair play and polite etiquette remains one of the great constants.’

Each year the club nominates a charity which members support. This year funds will be raised for the new Shoreham Lifeboat house.

Shoreham OratorioCome and Share a taste of spring with Shoreham

Oratorio Choir in St Mary de Haura Church, Shoreham on Saturday 24th April at 7.30 pm.

Let your senses enjoy the beautiful acoustic setting of St Mary’s as you savour Rossini’s lyrical and dramatic Petite Messe solennelle. Tony Allen conducts, with Nicola Grunberg, piano and Philip Adams, harmonium. They are joined by popular soloists Elaine Hayward, soprano, Paul Smy, tenor, Sarah Gourlay, alto and bass, Edwin Pitt-Mansfi eld. Edwin originally comes from Shoreham, he attended local schools including, the formally named, King’s Manor. He was a member of St Mary’s church choir and is a graduate of Trinity College of Music.

Tickets, £8 (in advance) can be obtained from Bookworms in Shoreham, through choir members or by contacting 01273 465495. For further information, including on the choir’s recent performances or getting involved, please go to www.shoreham-oratorio-choir.co.uk or contact Maggie Kent on 01273 465495.

The Magic FluteSouthWiCk oPera iS proud to

present one of the world’s best loved operas, Mozart’s THE MAGIC FLUTE in a new production directed and conducted by SIMON GRAY.

Filled with ritual and symbolism, Mozart’s fi nal masterpiece is a playful but profound look at man’s search for love and his struggle to attain wisdom and virtue. From the virtuosic arias of the Queen of Night to the folksong-like melodies of Papageno, the full range of Mozart’s miraculous talent is on display in this magical fairy-tale opera.

With an up-to-date translation by Jeremy Sams, the cast of this production includes YVONNE FAIR as Pamina, TONY ADAMS as Tamino, MATT CLARK as Papageno, CHRIS PARKE as Sarastro and LYNN DEACON as the Queen of Night. Other roles are played by KAREN ORCHIN, HILARY JANE ANDREWS, ANTHEA MYALL, JONATHAN NULTY, MARION TINKLER, TONY SHEPPARD and WILLIAM REVELS.

The sets have been designed by BARRY HINCHLIFFE with lighting design by MIKE MEDWAY.

Backed by the Southwick Opera Chorus and Orchestra this production of THE MAGIC FLUTE promises to be one not to be missed.

Performances are at the Barn Theatre in Southwick on 15th, 17th, 19th, 21st & 22nd May at 7.30pm.Tickets are available from the Barn Theatre Box Offi ce on 01273 597094 or online at www.ticketlord.com/barn.htm

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noW iS the time for all us garden and allotment enthusiasts, to get

going now the better weather is here!A lot of garden items were

being stolen last year such as pots, ornaments, bird baths, sun dials, bird tables to name a few. If you are able, such items should be secured to the ground using concrete or such. Anything that needs to be moved i.e. barbecue, table, seating should be secured when not in use. Never leave a ladder in the garden, this can be used by the criminal, don’t make things easy.

Make sure your allotment buildings are well secured also. Take any valuable things home if possible.

Reports have come in regarding other items taken from front gardens. Do not to leave anything insecure in the front garden, like bikes, pushchairs, wheelchairs, insecure trailers and motorcycles etc.

BMX BikingSussex Police, West Sussex Fire Brigade and Adur Watch recently arranged several evening events at the Southwick Skate/BMX Park, whereby mobile lighting was erected in order that all budding BMX enthusiasts could pursue their sport after dark. This proved to be very popular, and gave the youths something to do. It was spectacular to watch and takes a great deal of skill and energy. It was unfortunate that some of the planned evenings were rained off.

The good news is that Adur Watch advise that the new Skate/BMX park in Shoreham should be fi nished very shortly.

Recently a BMX bike was taken from outside McDonalds. Please make sure you do not leave your bikes unattended/unlocked anywhere, it only takes a few seconds and it could be gone. Knowing how much these machines mean to you, don’t take the risk.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARYSt Nicolas Ward Neighbourhood Panel Meeting to be held at the Free Church Buckingham Road 18:30 hours Thursday 29 April 2010.

‘Meet Me In Person’ at the Wednesday Market, Shoreham Centre, Pond Road on Wednesday 28 April from 09:00 with PCSO Hollin and PCSO Hill. We will be there for most of the morning. Please come and talk to us, maybe you have a local issue that you wish to discuss.

To contact your local PCSO go to the Sussex Police website www.sussex.police.uk

If you see anything suspicious at all, please call Sussex Police on 0845 6070999 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. For emergency or crime in progress dial 999.

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bY the time you read this we should be well into Spring (I hope

I don’t regret saying this!) with lighter evenings, the clocks having changed and with each day the sun getting stronger, warming the garden to encourage growth. The garden should be starting to catch up with the time it has lost at the beginning of the year with this horrible Winter. As always be aware of frost or sudden cold snaps though. Remember the snow fall we had in April a couple of years ago?

With the madness of the long Easter weekend in the garden, many of you will hopefully have had a good chance to get out into the garden and got to grips with many of the jobs that have needed doing for some time. Don’t worry if you are a little late with some jobs. Nature doesn’t run to out calendar, so be guided by the weather. If it means pruning or planting a little late, the plants will cope.

The centre piece of most gardens is the lawn. Without the sight of green grass, many people feel a garden isn’t complete. Personally as much as I love grass I can also see the attraction of other alternatives such as gravel gardens and even artifi cial grass, if it suits your circumstances and you can’t or don’t want to cope with the regular maintenance. To get the best from the lawn, taking care of it is essential. I have laid lawns that 5 years on look like bowling green’s where they have lovingly been looked after. I have also

seen lawns we have laid that have been virtually destroyed in 12 months through lack of any care. Now is also a good time to look at having a new lawn laid, giving it time to establish before the drier weather sets in.

It’s the perfect time to work on the lawn and get it ready for the summer. It’s a good idea to give the lawn a feed. These are available from most garden centers and contain just the right mix of nutrients to give the lawn a boost. It takes a lot of wear and tear and is made up of lots of tiny plants after all. Follow the instructions carefully on these feeds however as too much can do more harm than good.

Get rid of any unsightly weeds such as dandelions, thistles or plantains that will be starting to show themselves. These can be easily dug out.

Any bare patches can be patched in with either seed, or new turf. If you are removing any turf for new beds, it’s always useful to look for any patches that need repair as they will blend in well with the rest of the lawn.

Before you start the annual ritual of mowing the lawn, check that the blade is sharp; otherwise it will tear the grass, causing further damage. Cutting the grass is undoubtedly one of the best ways of maintaining it. It encourages new and thicker growth and it also helps to eradicate the larger weeds. Make sure you keep the mowing regular though, and set the height of the blades to suit the growth

of the lawn. A good fi rst high cut and a trim of the edges will make the world of difference to the look of the whole garden and the smell of the grass will make you think summer is on the way.

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on the 4th March, the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to keep the bank base rate at

0.5%. The rate has remained at this all time low for a whole year now, reducing to this level on 5th March 2009.

Who are The Monetary Policy Committee?The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meet monthly to decide on the country’s interest rates. They are made up of nine members – the Governor, Mervyn King, the two Deputy Governors, the Bank's Chief Economist, the Executive Director for Markets and four external members appointed directly by the Chancellor. The external members are appointed to give “outside thinking” to the committee. Each of these members are experts in the fi eld of economics and monetary policy, they are all independent and do not represent any particular area or group.

During the month they are extensively briefed by Bank of England staff, and Agents who talk directly to businesses to fi nd out about trends and future prospects. The meeting takes two days, and the decision is made and announced on the second day at 12 noon. Each member has one vote.

Why do interest rates rise and fall?The driving force behind interest rates is the stability of our economy. The interest rates are used as a tool to keep infl ation to a certain level, the Government’s target is 2%. If infl ation goes above this level, the panel can increase the rate as a measure to reduce the amount we spend, bringing prices and infl ation down. Interest rate moves take time to fi lter through to the economy, so the MPC is always looking at trends and future predictions.

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Mervyn King says “This would be the third episode when infl ation has temporarily moved above the target by more than one percentage point, requiring me to write an open letter to the Chancellor. On both previous occasions the MPC said that infl ation would come back down. On both previous occasions

it did. And the Committee expects that to be the case this time too.” He also comments that “Monetary policy can do little to affect these short-run movements in infl ation.” He feels that there are suffi cient factors in the economy that will dampen infl ation without the need for an interest rate rise.If you need advice on your mortgage or any other fi nancial area, please call us. We are a fi rm of independent advisers and we have access to the whole marketplace. Please call me, Claire Cook on 01273 224667.

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aPril iS a fabulous month for wildlife. Nature bursts into life after a long, hard winter. Hibernating animals are

waking up and birds are singing their hearts out heralding the arrival of spring.

Wildlife Watching: CuckooOne of the most familiar sounds of spring is the call of the cuckoo. The distinctive call is made by the male bird and is heard from April onwards when the cuckoo returns from wintering in southern Africa. Cuckoos do not build their own nests but simply lay one egg in the nest of another species leaving the egg to be hatched and chick raised by surrogate parents. Females can lay up to 20 eggs during the season and will exactly replicate the egg of the chosen host species. Nests they chose often belong to meadow pipits, dunnocks and reed warblers. If the cuckoo chick is of similar size to the host’s own offspring they tend to be reared together but if the cuckoo baby is much larger it will push the other eggs or chicks from the nest to ensure it gets the undivided attention of its host parents and all the food.

CowslipThe cowslip is a well-known spring plant which was once very common in meadows and on the Downs, but is now more likely to be seen on roadside verges. The attractive

yellow fl owers hang downwards from a tall leafl ess stem and have a honey scent. According to legend, cowslips fi rst appeared from the ground where St. Peter dropped his keys to heaven, which accounts for some its common names including key fl ower and bunch of keys. The plant’s modern name is derived from the Old English word, cu-sloppe, meaning a cowpat, as they were once very common in meadows grazed by cattle.

Why not give wildlife a helping hand and do one thing to help the creatures living in your garden or local park.

Garden Tips• Top up bird feeders and put food out on the ground as well

as the bird table• Avoid putting out loose peanuts and other chunky foods

that might cause young fl edglings to choke• Keep the bird bath topped up and clean• Plant annuals and perennials to attract insects• Make a log, twig or rock piles to create shelter for insects

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FiVe CountrieS in fi ve days in cars over 10 years

old. That’s the challenge three Worthing men have set local petrolheads – and to raise thousands of pounds for local hospice, St Barnabas House.

This is the third year that the friends, Alan Nye, Paul Lynch and Jay Harvey have organised their Hospice Roadtrip, raising over £20,000 along the way. The fi rst trip was organised in memory of Jay’s wife, Alison, who tragically died at the very young age of just 29 years having spent her last days being cared for at St Barnabas House. The three friends share a love of cars and so decided to

undertake this epic journey passing through England, France, Holland and Belgium, fi nishing at the Nürburgring in Germany where they put the cars through their paces on the world-famous racetrack before returning home.

The second year saw a massive increase in support with eight teams of two taking part in the Hospice Roadtrip, including a special Spirit FM team who broadcast progress reports along the way to local listeners back home.

This year, Spirit FM is once again entering a team and will be providing regular updates throughout the fi ve day journey. There are

ten teams already signed up with just four places left to fi ll. Worthing Mayor, Councillor Noel Atkins and MP Tim Loughton will wave the Roadtrippers off on Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May 2010 from St Barnabas House in Columbia Drive, Worthing.

Said Alan, “We are hoping to smash last year’s total of £17,000 and this year the money we raise will be going to the Building a Dream appeal to help

build the brand new St Barnabas less than a mile away from the current site. We have visited the new site and seen the plans and it’s going to be an amazing building. The new hospice will be much bigger with individual rooms for patients, all with en suite facilities. The Day Hospice will be able to welcome more patients with better facilities for consultations, complementary therapies, art and many other activities. The new site is over twice the size of the current one and the gardens are going to be beautiful. There will be individual gardens for the patients making it possible for them to enjoy the outdoors – the nurses will even be able to take the beds outside if patients wish. And visiting relatives will be able to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the wildfl ower meadow, lavender maze and natural pond in the new grounds. We really hope that everyone will get behind us and support this fantastic cause.”

It’s not too late to join the Hospice Roadtrip and Alan, Jay and Paul are keen to hear from any potential sponsors. Visit www.hospiceroadtrip.co.uk to enter a team, to support the Hospice Roadtrip and to help St Barnabas realise their dream of building a brand new hospice.

Hospice Roadtrippers ride again

todaY the doWnS Link walk from Shoreham to Guildford follows the

line of a disused railway track for most of its route. This line, which connected to the West Coastway line between Brighton and Portsmouth at Shoreham once allowed travellers from Shoreham to travel to nearby local stations at Bramber, Steyning, Henfi eld and Partridge Green as well as providing a direct route to Horsham and connection to London.

In 1844 the London and South Western railway company wanted to build a line linking Portsmouth with Horsham, Chichester and other West Sussex towns. It would have passed through the Adur gap in the Downs and link to Shoreham, then an important port. Hearing of this plan their rivals, the London and Brighton railway company (shortly to become the London, Brighton and South Coast railway) also became interested in the potential of a line through the Adur Gap. However a recession around 1847 caused them to abandon any immediate plans to build a line.

In 1856 some Steyning residents formed a company to connect the town with the Brighton line that had been open since 1840. This would be invaluable to local farmers, enabling agricultural produce to be quickly carried from the farms to the growing towns of the South and to London. Again rival railway companies clashed over the territory and the route was redrawn several times, with the possibility of the line passing through either Horsham or Billingshurst to reach Guildford in the North of the area.

Finally work on the line commenced in 1859, on a section linking Shoreham and Partridge Green, under the supervision of the contractor Mr Firbank. On the 1st July 1861 this section opened and by 1867 there were three services a day from Brighton via Bramber, Steyning and Henfi eld. The next section to be built allowed trains from Brighton to reach Horsham, and a daily timetable was put in place giving four stopping services and an express.

In 1865 the northern part of the line between Horsham and Guildford opened. The Guildford section of the line involved entering and leaving Horsham in the same direction and often involved a

lengthy wait at Horsham. In 1866 the line had its fi rst serious accident when at Itching Field Junction two passenger services collided resulting in one fatality

From as early as 1861, special excursion trains were arranged at weekends and bank holidays to take day-trippers and school children on visits to popular tourist attractions. The fi rst excursion was down to Portsmouth and later trips brought people from London and elsewhere on the coast to local attractions like Potter’s museum and the pleasure garden in the grounds of the castle at Bramber, Steyning’s thriving market and Shoreham’s famous Swiss Gardens.

As well as the farming community, and tourism, industry in the Adur valley was quick to utilise the freight potential of the new line. There was a brick makers at Southwater that appreciated the easy transport of their heavy product, and of course the cement works at Upper Beeding. The cement works needed a variety of loads transported to and from its production line and chalk quarry. Coal to power its works from Dover, gypsum for cement making from Robertsbridge and other general goods came in, and cement and fl ints from the quarrying were exported from the site. The cement was bound for the British Portland Cement depot in Southampton via the main coastal route.

During the First World War the Steyning line proved invaluable in carrying military equipment, ammunition and personnel to Newhaven port. In the Second World

War again it served this purpose. General Montgomery made his headquarters at Wiston House near Steyning and there were The Royal Canadian Mounted police based at Henfi eld and Canadian 1st Division and Royal Ulster Rifl es camped near Shoreham airport. The Steyning line enabled these troops to be swiftly mobilised as well as swiftly moving supplies of all kinds to the forces preparing to take part in the Normandy landings.

In 1948 the railways of Britain became nationalised. Unfortunately in the cash strapped post war years the planned electrifi cation of the Steyning line was cancelled.

In 1963 a census showed over 12,000 passengers a week used this line, but Beeching’s report of the same year placed the line among those carrying less than 5000 a week and signalled the intention to end passenger transport on it, also claiming controversially in light of the fi gures that it cost more to operate than it bought in, in revenue. Also in 1964 diesel locomotives replaced the steam ones on this route.

The last passenger services on the Steyning line ran on Sunday 6th March 1966, and soon after much of track began to be dismantled. A single track remained between Beeding Cement Works and the junction to the main line at Shoreham, reached by the now demolished second rail bridge over the Old Shoreham Road. This continued to be used for freight trains to and from the works, which continued up until 1981.

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the SouthWiCk PlaYerS are celebrating their 75th Anniversary

year, and to kick start their fabulous programme of shows they will be putting on the popular Agatha Christie play And Then There Were None.

Ten strangers have all been invited by a Mr U.N. Owen to spend a brief vacation on a secluded island off the coast of Devon. When the guests meet each other

they realise that none of them have met their mysterious host and it slowly dawns on them that his motives for assembling them on the island are not as they fi rst appeared.

A mysterious voice accuses each of them of murder. From this moment on they are all in danger. The tension mounts and underlying animosities are revealed. A mystery assassin takes his revenge and one by one they begin to

die…Is the killer one of them? Can they

survive the weekend?Since her novel was fi rst published in

1939, the story has gone on to become one of Christie's most enduring works and is credited with inspiring a host of movies and crime writers, as well as the board game Cluedo.

Director Sally Diver says "Taking on

Agatha Christie is such a responsibility and to be honest I was a little nervous. She is the most famous mystery and crime writer in the world and this is possibly her most famous play. My initial apprehension soon gave way when I started working with the fantastic script. I've loved every minutes of rehearsals and I can't wait to see it on the stage.” Dates: Wednesday 28th April - Saturday 1st May 2010. Prices: Thursday - Saturday £10.00 with Supersaver £9.00 on Wednesday.

Southwick Players are always looking for new members. If you are interested in treading the boards, or helping out with the various jobs behind the scenes please contact Diane Tidzer, membership secretary, on 01273 595837 or e-mail [email protected]

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they realise that none of them have met their mysterious host and it slowly dawns on them that his motives for assembling them on the island are not as they fi rst appeared.

them of murder. From this moment on they are all in danger. The tension mounts and underlying animosities are revealed. A mystery assassin takes his revenge and one by one they begin to

die…

And then there were none


Shoreham baSed Samba band Beach Bateria held its

AGM recently and reflected on 10 years of successful gigs and a continuing good spirit reflecting in several bookings already to hand for the coming year.

Beach Bateria play for all occasions ranging from The Lord Mayors Show in London, Brighton Pride,where they have led the parade,summer carnivals at Hurstpierrepoint,Littlehampton and Horsham. Emsworth food festival has also been a regular as has Steyning Christmas shopping evening. Locally the band has played at every Beach Dreams festival since it inception in 1999 as well as their own shopping events in the town. Children in Need has also been supported and several hundred pounds raised.After playing at a local wedding in April the band then play the

Brighton Children's Parade on May 1st to kick of this years fun.

Two new innovations for the coming year are a new costume - displayed with much approval at the AGM -and a move to Church of the Good Shepherd Church Hall in Kings Walk for practice on a Wednesday evening.

Bateria means Drum Kit in Spanish and Portuguese hence Beach Bateria being a percussion unit. New members are always welcome - no musical ability is necessary although a sense of rhythm would be an advantage and a sense of fun is a necessity.

For full information give Jem a call on 01273 455513 or check out www.beachbateria.co.uk. Alternatively just turn up at the Hall on Wednesday evenings where you will be made very welcome and help the Band drum up a storm in the coming months.

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Walking through the street at night

recently, I couldn’t help but notice that determined breed of people who have been fired up by the Brighton Marathon!

Garbed in many colours they increasingly fill the street, determinedly pounding the pavements towards their goal.

Running or walking brings many benefits, from improved fitness to feeling positive as the feel good chemicals kick in and let us not forget that satisfaction of achievement. Plus some of the running gear looks pretty cool too!

When it comes to running, your feet are the most important asset for your success, in more ways than you think. Indeed in the animal kingdom, of which we are part, healthy foot function can be a matter of life or death.

Here is a snippet! There is a tenuous link between the feet of a runner and the feet of a Cheetah. Can you guess what it is?

We all know a Cheetah achieves high speeds but

how? Well, it is all in the length of their claws. When a Cheetah runs, unlike other big cats, they keep their claws slightly extended, giving them extra leverage in their propulsion. Studies have also shown that human runners differ according to their sport. Sprinters have longer toes and shorter heels (1) when compared with distance runners. Conversely, a distance runner has shorter toes with a larger heel because, in distance running, long toes use up much more energy!

Is modern design catching up with nature as a front-runner? Well, some of the modern running shoe designs try to make more use of our toes, for example, the Vibram five-finger running shoe.

Though the jury is out on what makes the best running shoe, as we are all quite individual,

it does seems that more attention is being paid to our feet and how they work, even the individual joints within them!

Yet, whether it is speed, distance or injury avoidance

there is a subtle aspect to foot motion that can have profound affect on our running / walking. Namely, the quality of movement in the 33 joints between those 26 bones in your foot.

Take the big toe. It likes to have freedom to bend up and down against the long bone just behind it. When it doesn’t it can contribute to back ache and pain (2, 3).

Inside the ankle is a bone that takes all the twists and turns of the foot and passes them up the leg. It too can get stuck and make us feel that things just seem a “bit stiffer” or may contribute to muscles functioning poorly (4).

They all affect smooth running.

At Podia-Clinic we provide our specialist RunFit and WalkFit Podiatry service for people. Whether you are sporty or simply enjoying a good walk. We assess the quality of movements between the many joints in your feet and ankles and where there is reduced or lack of movement we are skilled in mobilising those bones (with a few exceptions) to re-establish

and improve motion. Why not give our Podiatrist a ring to find out more? One treatment can often make the difference!

Podia-Clinic is based at Manor Farm House in Southwick where you will also find Sport Physiotherapists and Osteopaths. To enquire about a RunFit or WalkFit assessment and treatment with our Podiatrist, Ian Linane, call 01273 593344 and ask for a RunFit or WalkFit appointment. Assessments are up to three quarters of an hour and include treatment.

References1. Lee S.S., S.J. Piazza. 2009. Built for

Speed: Musculoskeletal Structure and Sprinting Ability. Journal of Experimental Biology. Pt22:3700-7

2. Dananberg HJ: Gait Style as an Etiology to Chronic Postural Pain. Part 1.Functional Hallux Limitus. Journal of the American Podiatric Medicial Association 83(8)433-441 1993

3. Dananberg HJ: Gait Style as an Etiology to Chronic Postural Pain. Part 2.Postural Compensatory Process. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 83(11)615-624 1993

4. Baker g. J., 1995. Iliotibial Band and Tibialis Posterior Syndromes resulting from a fixated Talus: a case report. Chiropractic Sports Medicine. 9(4): 119121

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Feeling reallY good inside? These days it

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Owner Yvette Jordan has been working around the local area for the last four years and her loyal following of clients welcome her new venture. Yvette`s proven approach has an extremely effective, new way forward for our Health, Weight, Diet, Inch-Loss, Exercise and Beauty. It stems from her 27 years experience and the fact she is a Lymphoedema Therapist.

She said “When I started Outside In Detox four years ago the health benefi ts that women were experiencing were truly amazing. I needed to know

more medically what was happening to give all these amazing results. On my course as a Lymphoedema Therapist I learnt obesity is one of the causes of Lymphoedema, but this devastating condition actually happens very, very, very slowly.

“You can diagnose early warning signs and visibly see the symptoms happening up to 5-10 years beforehand, and you can actually see these early stages in many overweight women, walking around. What is very sad, is they do not have any idea what is happening to them. And it`s all down to the lymphatic system becoming extremely sluggish and stagnant and basically being ignored, purely because we don`t understand how it works.”

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Shoreham & Southwick

generalTuesday 13th – 17th April: Noises Off – Barn Theatre Spring production.Performances run from Tuesday 13 to Saturday 17 April 2010 at the Barn Theatre, Southwick Street, Southwick. Curtain up is at 7.45pm. Tickets cost £8.50 for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and £9.00 for Friday and Saturday from the Box Offi ce on 01273 597094 or through our website: www.wicktheatre.co.uk

Wednesdays – Shoreham Centre Indoor / Outdoor Market9am – 12.30ish. With Coffee Shop, Refreshments and Car Parking. For more info please call (01273) 454686 or visit www.shorehamcentre.co.uk

Saturday 24 April: Mary MagdaleneA Roger Jones Musical with the Worthing Circuit Singers and Performers. All welcome. Admission by donation in aid of Action for Children, campaigning to change the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable and neglected children and young people. Start 7pm at Southwick Methodist Church, Manor Hall Road, Southwick. 01273 593467.

Fridays - Southwick & Shoreham Country Market The Southwick and Shoreham Country Market is open on Friday mornings between 9.15 and 11am. The market is held in the Garden Room at the Southwick Community Centre in Southwick Street. There will be the usual 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 more information call (01273) 706669.

Wednesday 28 April: The Individual Members Section Southwick Community Association.They are holding a Social Afternoon in the Garden Room at Southwick Community Centre, 24 Southwick Street Southwick. Doors Open from 2.30pm. Our speaker will be Trevor Povey 'Shingle Spit to Bungalow Town' Raffl e. Everyone Welcome Entrance £1 members £1.20 non members including tea and biscuits. Southwick Community Association Charity No. 305370

Sat 15th/Sun 16th May 2010: Sompting & District Model Rail Club Annual exhibition. Village Hall, West Street, Sompting. Sat 15th/Sun 16th May 2010. Sat 10am-5pm(Sun 4:30pm). Adults £2.00 Children/Oaps £1.00 www.somptingdistrictmrc Contact Colin Edkins 01903 752928 Features Layouts,traders and refreshments

theatre, danCe and ComedYSaturdays 3rd April: The Noise Next Door – Cod and ComedyAfter sell out shows month after month The Noise Next Door are back with their explosive improvised comedy! Transforming audience suggestions into fantastically funny scenes, songs and scenarios, they’ll have you in stitches with their ludicrous characters, witty one liners and musical merriment. Tickets £14 (includes fi sh and chips – vegetarian option available). www.thenoisenextdoor.co.uk. Ropetackle Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham by Sea, BN43 5EG. Tel: (01273) 464440. W: www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

CourSeS and ClaSSeSSmoldering, Sensual, Soulful Argentine Tango At the Shoreham Centre on Tuesday evenings. Beginners and Improvers courses start every 6 weeks. No need to bring a partner. All Ages welcome. Advance bookings only. £42. email [email protected]. For information contact Robin and Delia 01273 464311. For photos/inspiration/more info please visit www.brightontango.com and brightondancing.com

A Chance to DanceFridays 7-30pm -10pm (except fi rst Friday in month). Ballroom, Latin and some Sequence. £3 includes Tea & Biscuits. Southwick Methodist Church Hall. For more info: ring Ralph. (01273) 595165.

Southwick Sequence Dance Club Every Wednesday at St.John Ambulance HQ, The Twitten, Southwick. 7.30pm to 9.30pm - £2.50 each (First Night FREE). For more information please call Mike on (01273) 592194.

Street Dance fi tness class for adultsTuesdays 8-9pm in the Shoreham centre main hall. £4 per session. For more info call: 07885 205307. This is a fun drop-in class, no need to book in advance.

Modern JiveLearn Modern Jive, Wednesdays from 8pm – 11pm at The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham. Contact Ian and Diana on 01273 453733 for more details or visit www.danceaholics.co.uk.

Strictly Dancing with Lisa'Learn a variety of dance styles in a fun, friendly environment (not partner dancing; learn in lines) so each week is different! Mondays 6.15-7.15pm (Main Hall) and Thursdays 1.45-2.45pm (Room 3) at The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road. For more info contact Lisa on 07939 248871 / [email protected]'

Sigma Dance School offers Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes Mondays: Beginners: 6.30pm – 8pm. Improvers and intermediate: 8pm – 9.30pm.Admission £5 per class. Classes held at the Southwick Methodist Church Hall. Call (01273) 887611 for details.

Lazy River Square Dance ClubMonday evenings 8pm – 10pm.The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham, BN43 5WU. T: (01273) 454686 / W: www.shorehamcentre.co.uk

Wick Theatre CompanyMost Mondays from 8pm. Membership £20 pa. 17 year olds and above welcome. The Barn Theatre, Southwick Community Centre. (The Young Wick Players (12 – 17 year olds) meet Weds 7.30pm – 9.30pm in Southwick Community Centre). For more info contact Betty Dawes on (01273) 594052.

Shoreham Folk Dance ClubMondays 8 – 10pm (Excluding Bank Holidays). St. Julians Church Hall, Rectory Road, Shoreham. Membership - £1 pa / Fees - £1 per session. Adults & Teens welcome. For more info please call Mrs Holroyd on (01273) 415557

Southwick Scottish Dance Country ClubThursdays 8.15pm – 10.15pm. Southwick Community Centre Garden Room. £2 per session. All ages welcome. For more info please call Dr. M J Heath 19 Tanners Brook Lewes BN7 IRU 01273 478069 [email protected]

Dinkie Flowers Stage SchoolAll ages – Fridays. Shoreham Centre, Pond Road.Please call (01273) 452868 for more details and fees.Sussex Highland Dancers – Southwick & Shoreham BranchSaturdays 10.45am – 11.45am. St Julians Church Hall, Rectory Road, Shoreham. 5 years and over. Fees – Adults £2.50 per session, Children £2 per session. For more info contact Trudy Bellinger on 07854 649711.

muSiC, artS and CreatiVe WritingThursday 1st April; Ropetackle Jazz with Sue Richardson A Dymanic trumpet player and classy arranger” – Jazz wise. Doors open7pm Music 7.30pm Tickets £8. Ropetackle Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham by Sea, BN43 5EG. Tel: (01273) 464440. W: www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

Thursday 4th April: Shoreham AllstarsThe brilliant young local musicians that make up The Shoreham Allstars return to entertain the masses once again. Doors open 5pm Show runs 5.30-8pm. Tickets £6/5 Under 12s Ropetackle Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham by Sea, BN43 5EG. Tel: (01273) 464440. www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk


Wednesday 7th April: Outside the Box. Standup Comedy at the Ropetackle. Tickets £10 in advance and £14 for comedy and fi sh and Chips. 8pm. Vegetarian options available. Ropetackle Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham by Sea, BN43 5EG. Tel: (01273) 464440. W: www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

Thursday 8th April: Musical Forensics; The World according to John Douglas Clark A Closer look at Music. Food, music and musical discussion led by your genial, guitar playing host. Followed by a musical performance focusing on a particular area of musical repertoire ) (no interval). Ropetackle Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham by Sea, BN43 5EG. Tel: (01273) 464440. www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

Friday 9th April: Kate’s Kitchen Band – Fun English Music Ceildih Evening. Kate’s Kitchen Band Play music that will get you dancing. Their musical heritage comes from early English, traditional dance, Morris and Celti. So get down to your british roots and dance the night away. Tickets £7 in advance/ £8 on the door. Ropetackle Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham by Sea, BN43 5EG. Tel: (01273) 464440. W: www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

Friday 16th April: John Renbourne and Robin Williamson John Redbourne is English Guitarist and song writer. Labelled a folk musician, redborns early musical tastes and interests take in early music, classical music, blues and world music. Robin Williamson is a Scottish Multi- instrumentalist musician, signer, songwriter and story teller. Doors open 7.15pm. Music 8pm. Ropetackle Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham by Sea, BN43 5EG. Tel: (01273) 464440. W: www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

Saturday 17th April: BarnstomersBarnstomers comedy return with more great comedy for the new season. Doors open 7.30pm Show 8pm. Tickets £10 in advance, £12 at the door. Ropetackle Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham by Sea, BN43 5EG. Tel: (01273) 464440. W: www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

Sunday 18th April: Larry Garner and The Norman Beaker Band – The Blues and Roots Club.Support from Bagge and Amer. There is limited seating for this performance. Doors opern 7.30pm. Music 8.30pm. Tickets £15. Ropetackle Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham by Sea, BN43 5EG. Tel: (01273) 464440. W: www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

Monday 19th April: Chris Sherburn and Denny Bartley. Chris Sedburn and Denny Bartley.Have been bringing unique sound to audiences across Europe and America since the early 1990’s, when a chance meeting at a music session created one of folk music’s most enduring partnerships. Ropetackle Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham by Sea, BN43 5EG. Tel: (01273) 464440. W: www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

Wednesday 21st April: Bitesize Theatre.White Room Theatre have created the fresh and original ‘Bite-Size’ Plays concept featuring the ten-minute play form. Short and sweet, fresh and pacy, the group performed at a speed of around 5 plays an hour. They have performed in the UK in Brighton, Edinburgh and the West End as well as the internationally. Tickets £10. Please contact for times: Ropetackle Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham by Sea, BN43 5EG. Tel: (01273) 464440. W: www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

Tuesday 23rd April: A Taste of Spain A Taste of Spain promises to be a lively mox of food, music and fl amenco dancing! To increase the funds raised for the Have a Heart Charity there will be a chance to win various prizes donated by local businesses.Tickets £15. Doors open 7pm. Ropetackle Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea,BN43 5EG. Tel: (01273) 464440. W: www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

Saturday 24th April: Benny Gallagher –The Blues and Roots Club. Please contact the for times Ropetackle Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham by Sea, BN43 5EG. Tel: (01273) 464440. Tickets £15.00 W: www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

Saturday April 24th: Rossini Petite Messe SolennelleShoreham Oratorio Choir., 7.30pm St Mary’s Church, Shoreham. Tickets £8 from Bookworms Shoreham or 01273 465495

Thursday 29th April: Trivia Quiz Night. Experience a new generation of quiz! Starts 8.15pm. Contact the Ropetackle Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham by Sea, BN43 5EG. Tel: (01273) 464440. W: www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

CourSeS, ClubS and WorkShoPSApril 7th: Children’s Photography Workshop with Sue Latham Fun and exciting workshop for children where they’ll be using their digital camera to take creative and interesting photographs and using their photo’s in a guessing game, Children will need to bring camera & USB lead. Workshop 5-7 years 10.30am-11.45am – 8-10 years 2.00pm-3.45pm . Cost £4. Ropetackle Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham by Sea, BN43 5EG. Tel: (01273) 464440. W: www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

Sundays 29th April: Shoreham Singers-By-Sea: Choir PracticeShoreham's very own community choir goes from strength to strength, singing under Herbie Flower's supervision. Feel free to come along to the rehearsals as everyone is welcome to join. 10.30am – 12.30pm. All enquiries email [email protected]. Ropetackle Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham by Sea, BN43 5EG. Tel: (01273) 464440. W: www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

Somosaic Beginners Mosaic Workshops.April dates: Thursday 15th & Wednesday 28th. Four hours of tuition in a small group. An opportunity to learn various ways to cut and lay tiles then practise what you have learnt by making a mosaic to keep. Price includes all materials, information sheets and refreshments. To fi nd out more or to reserve a place please telephone Denise on 01273 463268 or visit www.somosaic.co.uk

U3ARetired looking for new or old interests to share with others? Shoreham and Southwick U3A offers an extensive range of educational, creative and leisure activities for older people. It’s a fl ourishing and friendly organization and new members are welcome. Contact 01903 752719 for more information.

Saturday 3rd & 10th & 17th & 24th April: Photography workshop with Sarah Lantham.10.30-12.45pm Ropetackle Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham by Sea, BN43 5EG. Tel: (01273) 464440. Four week course £65 Ropetackle: www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

Shoreham Oratorio ChoirRehearsals Thursday evenings 7.45 – 9.30pm in The Methodist Church, Brunswick Road, Shoreham by Sea. For more details call Maggie Kent 01273 465495 or visit www.shoreham-oratorio-choir.co.uk

muSiC WorkShoPSSUSSEX ACADEMY OF MUSICFor a variety of music workshops ranging from Junior Rock School through to songwriting, DJ-ing and music technology call Sussex Academy of Music (SAM) on 0800 756 9411 or visit their website at www.sussexmusic.com

Creative Writing Workshops: Unleash your imaginationWorkshops in central at Shoreham Library. The group will in an exhibition for the Adur Festival. Group meets alternative Friday mornings 10am to 11.30 am at the Shoreham Library. I shall also be running a Writers Retreat on the lovely island of Gozo in April. A chance to get away from it all, spend time writing in the company of other writers and explore Gozo.For more information call Jennifer on 01273 454867

Adur Art ClubMeets Tuesdays 7.30pm – 9.30pm & Thursdays 2pm – 4pm. Room 8, Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham. Membership £35 per annum. For more info please visit http://aartc.webs.com

What’s on in April


Shoreham & Southwick

Arts and Crafts, ICT, Health & Well-being, Languages, Maths, English & ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages)West Sussex Adult & Community Learning Service runs a wide range of courses in the local area. Using the excellent facilities at Southwick Community Centre, Shoreham Academy and local libraries there really is a learning opportunity on your doorstep! For further information please contact 01273 598811 or pick up a brochure from your local library.

Arts & Crafts, Computers, Health & Fitness, Languages, Performing Arts, Literacy, Numeracy and ESOL. West Sussex Adult & Community Learning Service have a wide range of classes running in your area, including a NEW venue for daytime classes at Southwick Community Centre, also local libraries and King's Manor Community School (Wednesday Eves). Brochures available from libraries and Southwick Community Centre. For further info call 0845 601 0161

Messengers UK Youth Gospel ChoirA community youth gospel choir in Shoreham for 10 – 18 year olds. No auditions necessary – just enthusiasm. Shoreham Baptist Church, Western road, Shoreham. Tuesdays from 7 – 8.30pm. For more info visit www.messengerschoir.org or email [email protected]

Southwick Art ClubWednesdays 7.30pm at Southwick Community Centre. Membership fee - £30 p/a. Over 16s. Contact: Clifford Feeney – (01273) 411890

Beach BateriaAll ages and abilities welcome to join this community based Samba band. The group meets every Wednesday from 7.30pm – 9.30pm at The Church of the Good Shepherd, Kings Walk, Shoreham Beach. Fees – Adults £3.50 per session / Students £3 / Under 16s £2. For more info contact Jeremy Croucher on (01273) 455513.

St. Mary De Haura Handbell RingersSmall friendly group. New members (over 16s) always welcome. The group meets Wednesdays from 7.30pm at St. Mary De Haura Church, Shoreham. Membership £25. For more info contact Andy Parrott on (01273) 453844.

SPortS and leiSureYogaEvery Wednesday 11.45am - 1pm, Location: The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5WU. General level-beginners welcome. Every Friday 5.45pm - 7pm Location: The Church of the Good Shepherd Church hall, Kings Walk, Shoreham beach, Shoreham by Sea BN43 5LF General level-beginners welcome. Drop ins £7 (subject to space) Special offer of ten week course for £50 when you mention this listing. Please contact Rebecca on 07908732033 [email protected]

Yoga & Movement TherapyA Journey to freedom for Body & soul. Mondays: 11.30-12.30 Gentle pace, Beginners, Seniors; 1pm – 2.30pm Progression, stronger postures. Huntingon Hall, Shoreham Free Church, Corner of Buckingham & Gordon Roads. Anandi D.i.p B.W.Y & Holistic Therapy Enquiries 01273 411658 [email protected]

Shoreham Stitch & Bitch Knitting Group Meet every Monday at Beach House, East Street from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. All abilities from newbies to experienced welcome. For more information email Linda at: [email protected]

Pushy Mothers 1 hour outdoor buggy workout . You can talk but you must walk – a great way of meeting other mums and get fi t at the same time. Thursdays 12.30 Buckingham Park. Try your fi rst session for only £5! For more info call Karolina on 07931 758307 or visit www.pushymothers.com

Worthing Speakers Club – Public Speaking Made Fun.Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month at The Charles Dickens Pub, 56 Heene Road, Worthing, BN11 3RG. Arrive for: 715pm, Start: 7:30pm, Finish 9:30pm. Everyone very welcome. For more information please contact Meg Heyworth on (01323) 872487, [email protected] or visit www.worthingspeakers.org.uk

55+ Exercise to musicTo loosen joints, strengthen muscles and improve circulation.Every Monday from 1.45pm – 2.30pm at St. Julian’s Church Hall, Rectory Road, Shoreham. £3 per session. For more details please call Susan on (01273) 249600.

Adur Valley Bridge Clubs- ShorehamEBU Affi liated Duplicate Bridge Club. Very friendly. Visitors welcome. No partner required. The Hall of the Church of The Good Shepherd, Shoreham Beach. Tuesday afternoons at 1.30pm. For more information contact Bob & Kathy Whiting on (01403) 711707, Email: [email protected], www.adurbridge.org.uk

The Southern Counties Orchid Society Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month in the De Brock Suite at Lancing Leisure Centre. 7.30pm start. Monthly speakers give talks on various aspects of orchid culture or associated interests such as travel which could include many aspects of natural history.Membership at present is £7 per person per annum. Further information regarding the society can be obtained from the Secretary on 01903 241433.

Sussex QuiltersMeet the fi rst Wednesday in the month from 10am to 12 noon in the Deal Room, Southwick Community Centre, Southwick. Workshops, speakers, demonstrations etc. Annual subscription £15, monthly sub £2. New members welcome. For further information please contact: Anne Moncrieff (01273) 328215.

PilatesMixed ability drop-in Pilates classes at the Shoreham Centre on Tuesdays 9.30 am, Thursday 6.30 pm & Fridays 5.30 pm. For more details ring Jenny on 01273 454041.

Legs Bums and Tums.Tuesday evenings 7-8pm in the main hall The Shoreham centre. £4 per session with an aerobic warm up and exercises aimed at toning legs, bums and tums! For more info call 07885 205307

Adur East Lions club Meet 4th Tuesday of the month at the Royal George Public House, Holmbush Roundabout, Shoreham. 8pm. All welcome.

Aerobics (incorporating small hand weights)Low / High impact class with upper body workout. Every Monday 6.30-7.30pm at St. Julian's Church Hall, Rectory Rd. Shoreham. £4 per session. Drop in or contact Susan on (01273) 249600 for more details.

Adur Petanque Club (Boules) Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7pm and Sunday mornings from 10.30am at Lancing Manor Park (next to the Impulse Leisure Centre). New members welcome. Come and Try. For further information please call (01903) 776387 or visit www.adurpetanque.co.uk

Shoreham Horticultural & Allotment SocietyThe Shoreham Horticultural and Allotment Society holds meetings on the fi rst Friday of each month at St. Peters Church Hall, Shoreham starting at 7.30pm. Monthly speakers talk on various subjects with a break for home made refreshments. Free admission. For further information contact Daphne Thomas on 01273 463638.

Pregnancy YogaGentle yoga to help your body adapt to the demands of pregnancy, prepare for birth and meet other mums to be. The classes are on Wednesdays from 4.45-6.15 and 6.30-8 at the Huntingdon Hall, Shoreham Free Church, Buckingham Rd., Shoreham by Sea. For more information, please call Rachel on 01273 386121 or email [email protected]

Body ConditioningA one hour class of aerobics, circuits and fl oorworks aimed at all levels of fi tness. Upstairs at The Shoreham Centre, Wednesday from 7.15pm. For more information contact Sarah Parker on 07885 205307 or email [email protected].


Adur Book Club for the over 60sMeetings are at Shoreham Library on the 1st Thursday of every month from 10am – 11.30. All books are supplied free by West Sussex Library Service. Large print and audio versions available. Cost £2.50 per session. Call Pam Simons on (01273) 441571 for more details.

Thursdays – Yoga Classes Thursday evenings from 6.15pm-7.15pm in Huntingdon Hall, Shoreham Free Church, Buckingham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea. For more details ring Lucy on 07939 267909 or via [email protected]

Yoga Hatha and Vinyasa Flow Yoga at Shoreham Chiropractic Clinic. Morning and evening classes. For more information call 01273 461155.

Yoga & Movement Therapy: A Journey to freedom for Body & soulMonday's 11.30-12.30 Gentle pace, Beginners, Seniors 1-2.30. Progression, stronger postures t he Ropetackle Centre, Little High Street Shoreham. Anandi D.i.p B.W.Y & Holistic Therapy Enquiries 01273 411658 [email protected]

Southwick Camera ClubAll abilities and ages welcome. The club meets Thursdays from 7.30pm at the Southwick Community Centre and has an interesting schedule of participatory and spectator events. Membership £28. For more information contact Alan Humphries on (01273) 591449.

Southwick Art ClubMeets Wednesdays 7.30 pm to 9.30pm in the at Southwick Community Centre. New members(over16's) always welcome. Come along and enjoy painting and drawing in an informal and friendly atmosphere. No qualifi cations required only a love of art.For more information contact Clifford Feeney 01273 411890

Southwick & Fishersgate Horticultural SocietyThe society meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in the Garden Room, Southwick Community Centre. New members always welcome. For more information please contact Julie on (01273) 596707 or email [email protected].

Older Adults T’ai ChiTuesdays 1.30pm – 2.30pm. £3. The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham, BN43 5WU. T: (01273) 454686 / W: www.shorehamcentre.co.uk

health and SuPPort grouPSCardiac Rehab SupportExercise classes supervised by qualifi ed instructors are held every Wednesday and Friday 11.15 - 12.15 and Tai Chi classes every Monday 3 - 4 pm at Shoreham Free Church Hall, Buckingham Road. Exercise classes also at Southlands Hospital, Cardiac Rehab Unit, Cedar Ward Wednesdays 2.30 - 3.30 pm and Fridays 2-3pm Carers welcome. £3 per session (£5 per couple). Just turn up or ring (01273) 455239 for more details. www.cardiacrehabsupport.org.uk

Doris Stokes Memorial Church & Healing Association A spiritual group who meet every 2nd Thursday of the month at Southwick Community Centre at 7.30pm for Messages and Healing by a free will donation. For more info email [email protected] or call (01273) 452338.

Adur Stroke GroupFridays at Marsh House Park Lane Southwick from 2 - 4pm. Any person who has been affected by a stroke (and their carer if necessary) is welcome. Social events are arranged with the occasional trip. Transport is restricted but can possibly be arranged in certain circumstances. Applications can only be accepted from persons living in the Adur area. Further details or enquiries should be made to the Secretary (Stan Ford) on 01273-453760.

babieS and toddlerSLittle AngelsBaby and Toddler Group (0 to school age). Wednesdays 12.45 to 2.45pm at St Michael’s and All Angels Church Hall, Church Lane, Southwick. Enjoy a light lunch, participate in songs, stories and encourage your infants to create something wonderful! £1.50 per child over 6 months, and a donation for lunch. Enquiries to Sue Hayes on (01273) 593137.

SocatotsSoccer Play Programme for children from 6 months to 5 years - www.socatots.com/brighton-hove-shoreham. Shoreham every Friday. For more details call Natasha 07738 545925 or email [email protected]. The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham, BN43 5WU. T: (01273) 454686 / W: www.shorehamcentre.co.uk

Kimbalu Music classes Music classes for parents/carers and their babies and pre-school children; singing together, playing with instruments & having fun. Classes at 9.30. 10.15. 11.00.Wednesdays – Shoreham Baptist Church. Thursdays – Kingston Buci Children & Family Centre.Fridays – Southwick Christian Community Church. For details or to book a place call Lorrie on 01273 464934 or visit www.kimbalu.co.uk £4.00 per family - fi rst class free. (Running successfully since 1994 - formerly Tots & Tunes)

Baby MassageEases colic – promotes restful sleep – improves bonding. Wednesdays – 12.30pm. Pre-booking essential. Call (01903) 525934 for detailsThe Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham, BN43 5WU. T: (01273) 454686 / W: www.shorehamcentre.co.uk

Small-Fry Babies and Toddlers group held every Wednesday from 9.30am – 12 on the 1st fl oor of the 3rd Sea Scout Building on Adur Recreation Ground, Shoreham. Admission £2 per family (1st visit free). For more information visit www.small-fry.net or call 07758 653230.

Children’s Storytime Southwick Library: Thursdays 11 – 11.30am. Shoreham Library: Fridays 2.10pm – 2.40pm.

Scamps baby and toddler groupThursdays 9.30 - 11.30 am at St Peters Church Hall, West Street, Shoreham. £2 per family/childminder, including tea/coffee (fi rst visit free). Toys, art/crafts, singing with actions.

Youth aCtiVitieS & eVentSVC Jubilee youth development cycling club For 9-18 year olds, younger can attend with parent/guardian. Saturdays 10-12noon, meet at car park by Adur Outdoor Activities Centre, Brighton Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5LT. To fi nd out more see: www.vcjubilee.co.uk or call Sally Page (01273) 843859 or email [email protected]

Beach Streetdance Club Every Wednesday @ The Church of the Good Shepherd Hall on Shoreham Beach. 4+ year olds: 3.45pm – 4.45pm. 8+ year olds 4.45pm – 5.45pm. £4 per session (£6 family). For more info please call 07885 205307, email [email protected] or just turn up.

Helen O'Grady Drama AcademyClasses for children 5-17yearsShoreham Methodist Church Hall - Mondays 4-5pm, 5-6pm and 6-7pm depending on age-group. Contact Rosie Langhorn on 01444 458039 or email: [email protected] or visit the website www.helenogrady.co.uk for more details.

FilmSaturday Morning MoviesSaturdays 3rd April: Whistle Down the Wind. 11am Shown at Ropetackle Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham by Sea, BN43 5EG. Tel: (01273) 464440. Tickets £3.50 www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

Thursday 8th April 11am: ET (The Extra Terrestrial) Shown at Ropetackle Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham by Sea, BN43 5EG. Tel: (01273) 464440. Tickets £3.50 www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

Thursday 15th April: Broken Embraces (Cert 15).Starring Penelope Cruz. Shown at Ropetackle Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham by Sea, BN43 5EG. Tel: (01273) 464440. Tickets £5 Doors 7.30 pm Film 8pm www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

If any of the details listed here are incorrect or your club or event isn’t included and you would like it to be please email [email protected] with details.

What’s on in April



IndexAccountants

Marsh & Co ...........................................28

Accommodation To LetHoliday Apartment to let ....................32

Accommodation WantedEnglish Language Homestays .............30

ActivitiesSnooker Club ........................................33

Aerial & Satellite InstallationsA&S Aerials...........................................11

BarberGroom for Men ....................................23

Bathroom FittersRoger Fox .............................................27RSP Building Services ..........................31

Beauty treatmentsI Lashes ................................................27Julie Ramus ..........................................32

BlindsSimply Blinding ....................................19

Book KeepingSussex Office Services .........................32

Building ServicesRSP Building Services ..........................31Gary Hawkes ........................................33Total Refurbs ........................................25

Business ServicesSussex Office Services .........................32

Cars WantedAll Autos ...............................................29

Care ServicesCare Watch ...........................................30

Cat SitterCats at Home .......................................33

Carpet CleaningSafeClean .............................................26

CarpentryPJ Carpentry .........................................29Roger Fox .............................................27

ChiropractorShoreham Chiropractor ..........................9

Computer Sales Service and RepairsEvolution ..............................................29

Conversions Total Refurb ..........................................25

Day NurseriesDeepdene Nursery & Infant School ....17Sunshine Day Nursery ...Front & back covers

DecoratorsRoger Fox .............................................27RSP Building Services ..........................31

DentistSmile Studio ...........................................7

Driving LessonsIan Swyer .............................................33

Electrician Ged Asbery ..........................................31D A Dray & Sons ...................................27

Estate Agents Jacob Steel ...........................................17

Financial AdvisorTalk Mortgages ......................................3

Garden MaintenanceAny Garden ............................................8Southcoast Tree Care ...........................26Leaf Garden Services ...........................30John Fitzgerald .....................................31The Arbor Barber .................................23

Garage ConversionsPJ Carpentry .........................................29

Glass Shoreham Glass Centre .......................33

Handyman Ted and Tone Maintenance .................31Adur Handyman ...................................15Roger Fox .............................................27Odd Job Man ........................................25Angel Property .....................................29

Hairdresser Girl Talk ................................................28

Hearing SpecialistShoreham Hearing Centre ...................25

Heating SpecialistJ Turnbull ..............................................31John Buckett .........................................31Brighton Gas ........................................28Beach Boilers .......................................27

JewellersDarren Ross ..........................................30

Kitchen SuppliersSussex Kitchen Studio ..........................19

Kitchen FittersTed and Tone Maintenance .................31Roger Fox .............................................27RSP Building Services ..........................31

Landscape ContractorsOrchard Building Services ....................26Any Garden ............................................8

LogsAny Garden ..........................................33

MechanicsPrestige Autotech ................................11

Music TuitionSussex Academy ..................................39Soundlocker Studios ............................22Soundlocker Studios ............................25

Nursery Schools Deepdene School .................................17Sunshine Nursery......... front/back cover

Oven CleaningOven-U .................................................26Ovencleaners4u .....................................3

Podiatrist/Chiropody Podia Clinic ...........................................15Foot Power ...........................................32Mandy Kirby .........................................27

Painter and DecoratorTed and Tone Maintenance .................31Roger Fox .............................................27

PlastererJamieson Plastering Services ..............32

Plumber/Heating SpecialistsJohn Buckett .........................................31J Turnbull ..............................................31Brighton Gas ........................................28Beach Boilers .......................................27

Primary SchoolDeepdene Nursery & Infant School ....17

Property MaintenanceGutter Cleaning ....................................22Angel Property .....................................11

PubThe Romans .........................................39The Crown & Anchor ..............................5

Restaurant/TakeawayRajah ..................................... Front CoverSamins ........................................... 20/21

RoofingL&M Roofing .........................................33South & Martin .....................................28

ShoesDeja Shoes ...........................................18

Snooker ClubShoreham Snooker Club ......................33

TaxiTaxi-link ................................. Front Cover Ashleys Airport Taxi .............................23

Tree CareSouthcoast Tree Care ...........................26The Arbor Barber .................................23

Waste DisposalAtec Services ........................................32

Wheelie Bin CleaningWheelie Clean ......................................13


Full day care 51 weeks per year • Open from 8am - 6pm daily Fully qualifi ed, caring staff • Central Shoreham location

For babies and children aged 3 months - 5 years Full and half day sessions available Spanish and Dance classes included

6 Tarmount Lane, Shoreham-by-SeaCall 01273 441912 or visit: www.sunshine-nursery.com

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