Essentially Worthing Magazine - December 2011

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“Bell ringing is a particularly English art, and it’s a tradition that we should try to keep alive if possible. There are so many good things about it: it’s sociable, and it helps to keep you fit as, although it’s not very strenuous, you do need physical energy. of course its main purpose is to bring people into church.

I learnt to ring when I was 14. The vicar recruited a bunch of us from the youth club. Then I stopped for a while, but 15 years ago some friends found out that I used to bell ring and persuaded me to start again. It was easy to get back into; it’s a bit like riding a bike.

Mentally it’s harder when you’re older because you have to remember lots of complicated bell patterns. We practice several different methods at St. Botolph’s, but the Stedman doubles is my favourite. Although it’s not essential, it really helps to have a musical ear and a sense of rhythm.

St Botolph’s was founded in the 1870s, and its bells were added later by public prescription. Four of the bells have dedications to the people who donated them.

ours is the only eight-bell tower in Worthing. The heaviest (called the tenor) is 39 inches in diameter and weighs around 1232lb / 559kg (the weight of a small truck).

St Botolph’s may possibly have to close soon because of a lack of money for essential repairs. This is such a pity. In Victorian times everyone went to church so they needed big churches. This isn’t the case anymore.

Around the turn of the 19th century, the bell ringers at St. Botolph’s were a very successful prize winning band. They were all men of course, although now

there are an equal number of men and women bell ringers. It’s a real team effort, and if it goes well it’s just lovely.”

Hear the bells at St. Botolph’s Sunday service between 9.15am and 10am at Lansdowne Road, Worthing, www.stbotolphsheene.org.uk

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3 Essential Lives The lost art of the bell ringer

4-6 Essential Diary From carol concerts to pantos – we’ll help you get in the festive mood

7 Essential Events What’s on at Worthing Theatres

8-9 What Christmas means We ask a selection of faith and non-faith groups for their take on the holiday season

10 Essential Gifts Fill your stockings with local goodies

11 Essential Food How to cook what’s in season this christmas, plus a fabulous turkey recipe

12 Essential Wine We meet the couple behind Ferring’s successful vineyard, Highdown.

13 EssentialProfile Roundstone’s top tips for choosing your christmas tree

14-15 Essentially for Kids Make your own christmas stocking and find out what’s on during the school holidays

16 EssentialProfile A café with a creative idea for charity

17 Essential Lives Worthing’s wanderer, Gary Mobsby talks to EW ahead of his book launch

18 Essential Gardens This month, Andrew’s thoughts turn towards all those lovely winter vegetables

19-20 Essential Care EW talks to Heaton House and The Shelley

21 Essential Splash Why it’s never too early to put up your christmas tree

23 Essential Health dr Sarah lets us into the world of the shift worker

Elizabeth Lane, Tower Captain at St. Botolph’s church in Worthing, lets us into the melodic world of the bell ringers

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Lancing Country Market Every Friday, 9.45am to 11.15amHomemade cakes, plants, free-range eggs, honey, preserves and craft. parish Hall, Lancing

The Southwick and Shoreham Country Market Friday mornings, 9.15 to 11am (no market on 23 & 30 December and 6th January)Homemade cakes, savouries, jams, honey and free range eggs. In addition there is a large selection of handmade knitted toys and children’s clothing.porter Room, Southwick community centre, Southwick Street

Cancer Support Group Friday 2 December, 2pm to 3.30pmWorthing Lymphoma Association support group for those affected by lymphatic cancer. Southview Function Room, Worthing Hospital, Lyndhurst Road, Worthing, 01752 785094, www.lymphomas.org.uk

Charity Christmas FairFriday 2 December, 10.30 to 12.30carol singing from the children of Goring First School, stalls and a raffle. All proceeds will go to the camelia Botnar children’s centre. camelia Botnar children’s centre, Wellesley Avenue, Goring by Sea

German Christmas MarketSaturday 3 December, from 10.30amGifts, cakes, toys, tombola, games, hot food and refreshments. Admission 25p.Emmanuel United Reformed church, St. Michael’s Road, Worthing Findon Christmas Tree FestivalSaturday 3 December, 10am to 5pm & Sunday 4 December 12 noon to 3pmA magical display of christmas trees plus refreshments, stalls and tombola.Admission free. Supported by curtis & Son.St John the Baptist church, Findon Village (just off the A24 south of the Findon roundabout)

Christmas Tree Festival Until Sunday 4 DecemberSee some beautifully decorated christmas trees and listen to a carol service. proceeds will go to St Mary’s church and the chestnut Tree Hospice. St Mary’s church, Goring-by-Sea

Coffee Morning Wednesday 7 December, 10.30amSunny Restaurant, Ham Road, 01903 503291

West Sussex Writers’ ClubThursday 8 December, 7:30pmcreative writing group. Members pay £3 on the door, guests £5.The pavilion, Field place, The Boulevard, durrington, Worthing

Roundabout PoetsFriday 9 December, middayExpect a range of seasonal poems from the best of our local poetry circuit on the theme of Friends, Family and Feasting. You are also invited to bring along your own poems to share. Free entry.Worthing Library, Richmond Road, Worthing, 01903 704809

Gladrags and handbags Friday 9 December, 6 to 8pmEveningwear event in aid of cancer Research UK.So whether you’re looking for glitzy gear or a gorgeous gown, come along and be surprised at the variety we have - chances are you’ll find a sparkly bargain for your christmas do.cancer Research UK’s Broadwater shop, 33 Broadwater Street West

Worthing & District Cats Protection Jumble SaleSaturday 10 December, from 12 noon Scout Hut, High Street, WorthingFor more information visit our website at www.cats.org.uk/worthing

Morning MelodiesSaturday 10 December, 11ampianist and organist Marcus Martin will be joined by derek Smith (baritone) to present an hour of popular light music with a Christmas flavour. In aid of St Barnabas House.Emmanuel United Reformed church, St Michaels Road, Worthing

Christmas ConcertSaturday 10 December, 7.30pmHandel’s Messiah christmas excerpts, carols old and new and festive readings from the Shoreham oratorio choir. With Lancing college choristers and featuring BBc chorister of the year soprano Ella Taylor.St Mary de Haura church, East Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, 01273 465495, shoreham-oratorio-choir.co.uk

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Findon Village Xmas Market at The Village Shop & John Henrys

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Music, BBQ, Mulled Wine, Hot chocolate.

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The Village Shop have Hampers, Gift ideas, Meat & veg Boxes to order

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Three Bonzos and a PianoSaturday 3 December, 8pmRobots, smoke, unsuitable medical technology, ancient theatrical props, the kitchen sink and the audience (you get to join-in!) combine for a weird and wacky night of music and comedy.Ropetackle Arts centre, Shoreham by Sea, 01273 464440, www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

Christmastide Morning MelodiesSaturday 10 December, 11am to 12 noonpresented by Marcus Martin at the piano and organ, with guest baritone, derek Smith. Admission Free – donations to St. Barnabas House.Emmanuel United Reformed church, St. Michael’s Road, Worthing

Children in Need Show 2011Sunday 11 December, 2.30pm and 7.30pmThis family show called Lets Go to the Movies! will feature popular hit songs from musical films. A larger than life Pudsey Bear character will take to the stage and all proceeds from the show will be donated to children in Need. The Shoreham centre, pond Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, 01903 520136, wingsproductions.ticketsource.co.uk

A Rhyme before LunchSunday 11 December, 11amThree christmas poems from The Wordies of Worthing, with mulled wine and mince pies, £4.95. (children welcome if supervised. Alcohol free drinks available). 15% discount on lunch afterwards on presentation of ticket. Indigo at The Ardington Hotel in The Steyne, 01903 230451, www.indigorestaurant.info

Light up a LifeMonday 12 December, 4.30pm and 7pmA celebration at christmas time of living life to the full and making the most of the time we have. Join together to remember and celebrate the lives and memories of our loved ones. To make a dedication to your loved one please phone the

number below.Assembly Hall, Worthing, 01903 871817, www.stbarnabas-hospice.org.uk

Worthing Friendship CentreTuesday 13 December, 7pmEntertainment by ‘playback’ plus mince pies. English Martyrs Barn, Goring Way, 01903 503291

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Sam’s Christmas StockingFriday 2 December, 7.30pmHosted by Shoreham-based songstress Samantha Horwill, the theme of this year’s biennial fundraiser is Acoustic dreams, featuring Irish songbird Jennifer clarke, alt-country folk pioneers Autumn Red and a very special guest performance from blues chanteuse Jo Harman. In aid of The Martlets Hospice and the Ropetackle Arts centre.Ropetackle Arts centre, Shoreham by Sea, 01273 464440, www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

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Rick WakemanSaturday 10 December With over 150 records, 50 DVDs and 25 film soundtracks, don’t miss your chance to see Rick’s one-man musical show.Assembly Hall, Worthing, 01903 206206

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Seven Years in a Bathroom Thursday 15 December, 8pmAlex Horne’s ultimate stat-based fun-packed thought-provoking experimental-and-sometimes-stupid hour-long comedy show. Ropetackle Arts centre, Shoreham by Sea, 01273 464440, www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

Over 30s Club Classics Friday 16 December, 9pm to 1am60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s xmas dance party. come and enjoy a good mix of music including past chart party favourites, disco classics, Motown, soul etc. Music you know and can relate to at the luxurious Highdown Hotel (A259), Goring, Worthing BN12 6pF. (Last admission 10.45pm) Air con, (xmas adm. £8, very smart casual - no t-shirts or trainers. Highdown Hotel, (A259), Goring, Worthing. For more info please call 07860 578708

West Sussex Geological Society Friday 16 December, 7.30pmdavid Bone will give a talk on ‘from the dead Sea to the Red Sea’. St Stephen’s church, Angola Road, Worthing, 01903 209140

Crescendo Choir Christmas ConcertSaturday 17 December, 7.30pm A musical celebration featuring

the Worthing Salvation Army band. In support of local charity Eyessee, which is run by an eye surgeon at Worthing Hospital who travels abroad in his own time to cure blindness in third world countries. In partnership with the Rotary club of Worthing.Salvation Army citadel, crescent Road, Worthing

Worthing Astronomical SocietyMonday 19 December, 7.30pm Robin durant, chairman of the Adur Astronomical Society, will be talking about the basics of astro imaging.Emmanuel United Reformed church hall, Heene Road, Worthing

Carols in the Stable 2011Tuesday 20 December, 6.30pm A whole host of everyone’s favourite carols, with by the Angmering chorale and the davison Worthing Youth concert Band. In aid of the Ferring country centre, a non-profit making charity for people with learning difficultiesFerring country centre, Rife Way, Ferring

Worthing Friendship Centre29 December, 12 noonLunch at the Broadwater pub, Broadwater Street West, 01903 503291

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Worthing Friendship Centre4 January, 10.30amcoffee morning.Sunny Restaurant, Ham Road, Worthing, 01903 503291

Sussex Keyboard & Organ Club Wednesday 4 January, 7.30pmFeaturing david Harrild in concert. Visitors welcome, admission £6.The Queen Street centre, Queen Street, Worthing, 01903 691888

Worthing Friendship Centre10 January, 7pmJ & J Simpson present Newfoundland - the Story in Song. New community centre, durrington, 01903 503291

West Sussex Writers’ ClubThursday 12 January, 7.30pmWith Barbara Large, MBE creative writing mentor and director of the Winchester Writers’ conference.The pavilion, Field place, The Boulevard, durrington, Worthing

Treasure IslandThursday 12 to Saturday 14 JanuaryFollowing Adur Theatre company’s tradition of performing pantomimes with an unusual theme (past productions include panto of The opera and Frankenstein – the panto) Treasure Island provides an exotic setting with all the traditional panto characters involved in Jim Hawkin’s search for buried treasure. The Shoreham centre, 01273 591933, www.adurtheatre.co.uk

Worthing Friendship Centre26 January, middayLunch at the Broadwater pub, Broadwater Street West, Worthing, 01903 503291

Annual SleepoutSaturday 28 JanuaryHelp support the Worthing churches Homeless projects by joining them in their annual sponsored sleepout.For more details please call the fundraising team on 01903 227829

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Treading the boards

Rowland Singers Carol ConcertThursday December 15 conducted by Helen Emery, the singers present an exciting and varied programme suitable for the whole family. Raffle proceeds to Worthing and Arun MINd.Assembly Hall, Worthing

CinderellaFriday December 2 to Saturday December 31 Starring Amanda Barrie (coronation St., Bad Girls) as the Fairy Godmother and John Lyons (A Touch of Frost) as Baron Hardup.connaught Theatre, Worthing

Beyond the Barricade at ChristmasFriday December 16 original West End and Broadway hits from the musicals will be recreated with a festive twist by a cast of past principal performers from Les Misérables.Assembly Hall, Worthing

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From classic fun-filled family pantos to toe-tapping Christmas musicals, Worthing Theatres has it all this festive season

Christmas with the Salvation ArmySunday December 11 Local Salvation Army musicians will present your favourite carols and festive music. They will be joined by guest soloist and mezzo soprano Susanne dymott.Assembly Hall, Worthing

Peter PanThursday December 8 to Sunday January 1 This star-studded cast is led by darren day as the villainous captain Hook and children’s favourite Rollo as Smee, plus Heart Breakfast presenters.pavilion Theatre, Worthing

Christmas in ViennaSunday December 4 The versatile Alassio concert orchestra is joined by soprano Jacquelyn Fugelle for a seasonal selection of tuneful music.Assembly Hall, Worthing

That’ll be the Day Christmas ShowWednesday December 28 celebrate the festive season with a combination of unique comedy routines and non-stop christmas hits.Assembly Hall, Worthing

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

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What Christmas means to me

Brian Penfold - Vicar at St George’s Church, Worthingchristmas to me is about the birth of the child, Jesus, in a borrowed shed in Bethlehem 2000 years ago. He was sent by God to put right the mess man was making of His World. Sadly, we still haven’t learned to put things right.

Jesus came to bring a message of peace, hope and love to the whole human race and to make the world a better place. At St George’s we are inviting everyone to celebrate a real christmas this year, without the price tags and glitter, the frenzy and the stress, but with the message of God’s love for us all.

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Amid all the hype and commercialisation, is there a deeper meaning to Christmas anymore? We asked a selection of faith and some non-faith groups to tell us what the festive season truly signifies to them

“We are inviting everyone to celebrate a real Christmas this year,

without the price tags and glitter, the frenzy and the stress.”

Kathryn Stock - street pastorI love christmas; with school-age children and family around it’s always a merry time. However, more importantly it’s a time to remember people across the UK and the rest of the world who are not having such a great time. For loads of reasons christmas can be a sad and lonely time for many. However it is a fantastic opportunity to give time, gifts and money to help people who are not able to find Christmas cheer.

All the hype and consumerism can get you down, but the christmas atmosphere can also be a chance to talk to people about others in need and tap into the giving spirit.

As a christian, christmas of course is a special time of giving thanks to God for the gift he gave to us. His son was born so that we could come into that special relationship with God through the life of Jesus. Nothing could be more special than that and that is the reason I love christmas.

Dave Smith – pagan with the Anderida Gorsedd Druid group christmas can be linked to our pagan festival of the winter solstice. Around the 21 - 22 december the solstice occurs, bringing with it the longest night. For three days the sun’s

journey remains the same, travelling its lowest arc in the sky. But on the third day, around the 25th, there is a visible change and it gets higher. As pagans, we see this as the rebirth of the ‘sun’, and christians celebrate the birth of the ‘son’. So we still celebrate the time of year, but will often call it Yule instead of christmas.

Reverend Gail Souppouris – Priest in Charge of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Shoreham BeachAs a christian, I remember that Jesus, the light of the world, came as a small and vulnerable baby who personified God’s

promise to be alongside us, in all our messiness. of course it means hard work – it comes with the territory as someone working full-time for God. And yes it means a house full of people who will use up the hot water and eat me out of house and home, but christmas is the reminder that my God loves me and lived a human life. He taught us how to live and to know and to love God as a generous and caring father. It is a joyous, miraculous time of year when we celebrate the light in the darkness, and know that, ultimately, the light will always win.

Jacs Hill – choirgirl at St. Andrews parish church, West Tarring, and BBC Radio 2 Young Chorister of the Year 2009I know that christmas is not far away when we bring out the carols for choirs books in choir practice. during december the church is full of music and song proclaiming

the coming and birth of Jesus. To start we sing throughout Advent about preparing for the coming of christ, and as christmas comes closer we tell the story of all those who witnessed the birth, from shepherds to angels. Multiple services, from Nine Lessons and carols (where the story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah and the birth of Jesus is told in nine short Bible readings from Genesis, the prophetic books and the Gospels, interspersed with the singing of christmas carols, hymns and choir music) and also carols by candlelight, give the singers a chance to explore a full range of music praising the birth of christ, including carols around the Lychgate, before Midnight Mass on christmas Eve.

Sonia Wren - street pastorour Lord came to this earth as a vulnerable baby, born to a teenage mother in an occupied land. He placed His life in frail human hands – what love is this? His birth is so special and a time for celebration. He loved people, He loved the vulnerable and taught the lost, but He also loved a good party.

christmas in Worthing is a time for parties and fun, but also a time when people can feel at their loneliest and most vulnerable. To reflect His Love, peace and joy, street pastors stay out in the centre of Worthing from 9.30pm to 4.30am on Friday and Saturday nights to help, listen where needed, and by our actions bring God’s love to the heart of Worthing.

Stephen Snowdon – Horsham Humanist Secretary I see Humanists generally as people who seek to live good lives without religious or superstitious beliefs. obviously we do not have any religious festivals of our own, but value highly the freedom for adults to choose how to celebrate,

more so when it does no harm to others. That’s why Humanists promote to maintain a secular state so that all faiths have the same freedom.

Long before christianity, people in Northern Europe feasted and celebrated in order to cheer themselves up in the darkest days of winter. These ancient feast days and traditions were simply adopted by early christians as good times to celebrate. Most Humanists and non-christians like Jews, Muslims and Buddhists are happy to continue and join in at least some of these traditions.

It’s important to note that some may choose not to join in, including some christian groups, either because they have no particular significance for them or because of their over-commercialisation. Generally Humanists, like most, look on christmas as an opportunity to meet friends and family, take a break from work, exchange presents and go to parties.

Humanists recognise the value of ritual and ceremony in our lives and have created and organised ceremonies suitable for the non-religious, including weddings. Unsurprisingly I don’t believe there is a need to have a Humanist christmas ceremony; after all, it’s a celebration that fits most very well already.

Yappy Christmas for all

Jessica Gill is a great believer in up-cycling - sourcing components from beaches, woods and flea markets around the world. This unique memory lamp (below) with acrylic shade features photos found at a car boot sale of a couple’s trip around the world in 1959 – 1960. They went to New York on the SS Rotterdam’s maiden voyage, then to canada, to Yemen and returned home via the Suez canal. A selection of these photos come with the lamp and you can of course put your own photos in when you fancy a change.

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“oh, to be a cat,” as the saying goes, but how many of us ever wonder if animals would love to be human? Take for example the cute dog dribbling over your roast turkey, or the mischievous kitten that takes great joy in destroying the leftover wrapping paper. christmas is the perfect time to treat your pets, and Shoreline has a few ideas!

If your dog doesn’t have their own furry insulation, consider one of our waterproof coats. With sizes raging from chihuahua to Boxer, a coat will not only keep your dog comfortable on cold, and even snowy, nights, but save you the effort of drying them off too! paw wax also lends a helping hand - or paw - to protecting pads and gripping on the ice.

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Whether you’re looking for a jaunty christmas bandanna, or treats to keep them quiet while the family is round, Shoreline has everything to make your pet’s holiday as

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Food for thought

Brussel sproutsThe much-maligned brussel sprout is great either boiled or steamed, and did you know – they have four times more vitamin c than oranges. Try frying with bacon bits and nuts after boiling for a christmas side dish with a difference. or, for a complete meal, blanch the sprouts then add to some pan-fried chorizo, garlic and potato.

Sweet potatoFull of fibre, beta carotene, vitamin C and B6, these are great baked like normal jacket potatoes, roasted, mashed, added to curries, stews or even made into chips. They also work well roasted in wedges with olive oil, paprika, cayenne and a few herbs at 200˚C (gas 6) for 40-45 minutes.

ApplesNormally available between october and January, the English Bramley apple is the best variety for cooking as it has a moist, airy ‘melt in the mouth’ texture. Apples are great for crumbles, pies, baked with raisins, as a side dish for pork or caramelised in a pan with golden caster sugar and butter and served with vanilla ice cream.

CeleriacA knobbly, aromatic root which can be peeled and then boiled or steamed till tender. Livens up standard mashed potato, especially when combined with carrots and sweet potato. Also great in warming winter soups with onions, apples, a few herbs and some milk or cream to finish it off.

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All colmers poultry is free-range and guaranteed organic. order yours now by calling 01903 504327.

cooking a boned turkeyAllow about 25 minutes per lb (450g), plus 30 minutes cooking time. place turkey on a wire rack over a pan half-filled with water. Smear the top with a little butter, and sprinkle lightly with salt, if wished. Top with two or three fresh bay leaves. cover with foil and cook at 200c, Gas mark 5, for 30 minutes. Reduce the heat to 170c, Gas mark 4, for the remainder of the cooking time. Baste occasionally and top up the water as necessary.

About 30 minutes before the end of cooking, remove the foil and pour of most of the stock to make gravy. Leave the turkey to rest for about 20 minutes before carving.

Paul and Aly Englefield may look perfectly at home now amongst their rows of pinot Noir, Bacchus and chardonnay vines, but this hasn’t always been their profession. prior to buying their Ferring vineyard in April 2010, the couple worked in the film industry: Aly as an agent and paul as a cinematographer.

“Whilst I was working as an agent, I used to help out at a vineyard in Surrey in my spare time,” says Aly. “I did this to de-stress basically; just to prune and be at peace with nature.”

In between dealing with top Hollywood producers, Aly started to take short courses at plumpton college in East Sussex. “It was addictive. I wanted to learn more, and once I’d done all of their short courses they said ‘well you better do the degree now!’”

Initially, Aly and paul thought they’d just “plant a few vines in the garden”, but once they realised this was going to be more than just a hobby, they started to look seriously for a vineyard to buy.

“I must admit we did consider France,” says Aly. “There’s a little part of me which yearns for easy sunshine. But it’s challenging here; and that’s a good thing. It’s a young industry and it feels like the start of something exciting. one might curse the weather, and I did several times during this year’s wet summer, but then we had a fantastically long, warm autumn.”

Highdown, which sits on the southern slopes of the South downs, is an open site with free-draining chalk soil and gentle westerly breezes, and being so close to the sea means that it doesn’t usually suffer from late frosts.

“Because it’s very sunny here we’re one of the few sites in the UK good enough to produce still chardonnay,” says Aly. Most UK chardonnay producers can’t ripen the grape enough, so use it as a base for their sparkling wines instead.

“In the 80s it was all about oaked chardonnay, then it was Merlot, then pinot Grigio, and now it’s Riesling,” she says. Highdown currently grows Riesling hybrids, but they’re waiting to see if a trial of pure Riesling at plumpton is successful before they start growing their own.

As for christmas, Aly took inspiration for their Highdown christmas wine from the Australians, who take a sparkling red Shiraz to the beach with them on christmas day. The Highdown Sparkling Red (£24.50) is made in the same way as champagne and uses Rondo and dornfelder grapes for a deep ruby colour, with plenty of fizz. “It’s perfect as an aperitif to give guests as they arrive, the bubbles

Raising a glass to Sussex wines

are wonderful and it looks just like sparkling Ribena!”

So would she swap her vineyard in West Sussex for the bright lights of the film industry once more? Not a chance. “Every day is different here,” says Aly. “Some of the job is about nature and gardening, some of it’s about wine making; which involves chemistry, physics and a little touch of magic, but at the end of the day I love the fact that when the wine is finally produced it gives so much pleasure to people.”

Highdown Vineyard, Littlehampton Road, Ferring, 01903 500663, www.highdown-vineyard.co.uk

Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a glass or two of the fizzy stuff, and Aly and Paul Englefield from Highdown Vineyard tell us why you don’t have to travel much further than the outskirts of Worthing to get your fix

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award winning Farmers Market with

a wide range of fresh, local food

and drink plus arts, crafts & gifts

Christmas time

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SHOREHAM

A celebration of festive nibbles and tipples at the

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at the

with festive music and carol singing

East Street & St Mary’s RoadShoreham-by-Sea

Saturday December 10th 9.00am to 4.00pm

For further information please contact: David Steadman 01273 263152 [email protected] www.adur.gov.uk/markets

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Top of the tree at Roundstone Farm Shop

Everyone loves the smell of a real christmas tree. It’s the perfect way to bring the true spirit of the festive season right into your living room – and choosing the best tree for you and your family is an important decision.

At Roundstone Farm Shop you’ll find hundreds to choose from – all British grown and ranging from five to eight feet in height. And if you’re not exactly a fan of post-christmas hoovering, all of our trees are the Nordman variety, guaranteed not to drop needles on to the carpet. pot grown Nordmans are available, too.

A festive wreath for the front door is a real welcome for christmas guests, so do take a look at the range on offer at Roundstone. And, if you’re feeling hopeful this year, don’t forget to stock up on plenty of fresh mistletoe!

once you’ve decided on the greenery, it’s time to think about decorations. There are lots of fun ideas for lights, baubles

From baubles and wreaths to Christmas trees, you’ll find everything you need for your festive home at Roundstone

and other glittery bits in the christmas shop.

pay a visit to the farm shop too – where you’ll find a delicious range of home-grown fruit and vegetables, as well as mince pies, cakes and christmas puds. Roundstone has all you need for christmas dinner. And a 25kg bag of home-grown potatoes is brilliant value at £4.99, it could last you all winter.

We’ve always been big fans of Roundstone tea rooms, situated in a beautifully restored old barn, right next to the farm shop. This christmas, the really good news is you can enjoy a free tea or coffee once you’ve bought your tree. or why

not settle down to a gorgeous winter warmer lunch?

The friendly, personal service at Roundstone farm shop is second to none. Pop along and check out the fantastic range of Christmas trees, or call 01903 783817 for more information.

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ESSENTIALLY FOR KIDS!

The Ferring country Centre is a non-profit making charity for people with learning difficulties. Established in 1986, it provides work experience and training within their riding therapy school, horticultural centre and small animal farm.

This christmas, the centre is hosting an early visit from Santa clause at their Santa’s Grotto and Winter Wonderland on Sunday 18 december from 10am until 4pm.

The children will be

able to meet and ride some very special reindeers (the centre’s own hardworking riding therapy ponies), meet Santa and choose a christmas gift.

other members of the family can enjoy festive refreshments and buy last minute presents from the Mums’ Marketplace which will be displaying a range of gifts and crafts. There’s also a café on site.

Ferring Country Centre, Rife Way, Ferring, 01903 245078

Ten original paintings on canvas by children from the St. Symphorian’s pram and Toddler group are up for grabs this month.

All in aid of the restoration of St. Symphorian’s church hall in durrington, the paintings will be presented to those companies or individuals who make the most generous donation.

St. Symphorian’s church hall is a meeting place for countless community groups, but currently its visitors are being let down by a leaking roof and old, malfunctioning

windows. It is hoped that this Young picassos event will enable them to raise the £125,000 necessary for the regeneration of the hall.

Held on Saturday 3 december at 4.30pm, there will also be a christingle service, St. Nick’s grotto, craft sale and coffee shop. please donate anything you can afford on the day.

St. Symphorian’s Church Hall, New Road, Durrington, Worthing

Santa arrives early for charity

Mini masterpieceschristmas Fair Saturday 3 december, 10am to 1pmLots of stalls: gifts, toys, cakes, books and refreshments, plus the Globe school choir at 10.15am and Father christmas at 11am. Free entry. Everyone welcome.Sompting United Reformed church, cokeham Road, 01903 753335

Breakfast clubSunday 4 december, 9.15amFor children and young people. A hot breakfast is provided and there will be various craft activities and games. parental permission required.Sompting United Reformed church, cokeham Road, 01903 753335

Ice Skating Saturday 10 december to Sunday 8 January The temporary ice rink returns. Each session on the ice lasts for approximately one hour and the hire of skates is included in the ticket price. children under 8 must be accompanied by a skating adult. Steyne gardens, Worthing, www.worthingicerink.co.uk christmas FairSaturday 10 december, 11am to 3pmA variety of stalls, refreshments, activities and Father christmas.cornerstone Methodist church, Brighton Road, Worthing

children’s carols by candlelight Sunday 11 december, 4.30pmNativity clothes provided for children who would like to dress up. Video, singing and percussion, followed by a delicious tea. Sompting United Reformed church, cokeham Road, 01903 753335

cinderellaFriday 16 to Saturday 24 decemberA traditional, magical, musical pantomime for all the family to enjoy. Supporting the Martlets Hospice.Barn Theatre, Southwick, 01273 597094, www.ticketlord.com/barn.htm

Kids’ diary

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Jingle bells, jingle bells…

• Jingle bells was the first song broadcast from space when Gemini 6 astronauts Tom Stafford and Wally Schirra sang it on december 16, 1965.

• Before turkey, the traditional christmas meal in England was a pig’s head and mustard.

• In 1647, after the English civil War, oliver cromwell banned celebrating at christmas time. The law wasn’t lifted until 1660.

• In 1999, residents of the state of Maine in America built the world’s tallest ever snowman. He was 113ft tall. In 2008 the same community set another world record. This time they built the world’s tallest snow woman at 122 foot, making her just 30 foot shorter than the Statue of Liberty.

• Hanging presents on trees may come from the druids who used evergreens during mysterious winter solstice rituals.

• Since 1947 the city of oslo in Norway has sent a christmas tree to London every year to thank us for our help in the Second World War.

Make your own Christmas stocking

You will need:Thick brown paper or felt pencil Scissors Glue Holepunch ThreadMarkers or crayons

To make:1. draw a large stocking on thick

brown paper (or felt). 2. cut out two copies of this stocking.3. Glue the two stockings together

around the edges (make sure you don’t put any glue along the top opening).

4. punch holes around the edges of the stocking. 5. Weave thread in and out of the holes. Leave a loop

of thread at the top end of your stocking, and tie it in a knot. This is so that you can hang your stocking up.

6. decorate your stocking with crayons, markers, stickers, paper cut-outs or glitter.

Q: Which of Santa’s reindeer has bad manners?

A: Rude-alph!

Q What do you get if you eat christmas decorations?

A: Tinselitus!

Q: Why are christmas trees bad knitters?

A: They drop their needles!

Q: What do you get if Santa goes down the chimney when a fire is lit?

A: crisp cringle.

Q: What is green, white, and red all over?A: Sunburnt elf

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Feeding heart and soul

Field Row is a narrow walkway from Montague Street to Shelley Road, just east of portland Road. Its newest arrival is the Reel Tasty Street café where owner Jason will provide a tempting snack and a delicious cup of coffee.

We’re sure there’s something to appeal to everyone, though specialities include freshly squeezed orange juice, traditional pie and mash and waffles - which can be eaten indoors, at tables outside or taken away.

Jason’s new family-friendly venture is just the latest in his long line of successes in Worthing, as well as working at Glyndebourne under Albert Roux, and penshurst place. He offers outside catering and office lunches too.

Now he’s appealing to you to help him raise money for chestnut Tree House. All you have to do is call in at the Field Row café and purchase a blank postcard on which you can draw your own design. The cards will become part of a christmas tree mural on the wall opposite the café. This is the first of a number of events Jason has planned.

“I love meeting and chatting with people,” says Jason, “and if I can raise money for charity at the same time that makes me happy”. Why not get involved in one or more of

The Reel Tasty Street Café in Worthing has come up with a creative way to raise money for charity

his community projects while enjoying a tasty snack? We think the idea’s very appealing.

You can call Jason on 01903 820229 or email [email protected]

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Worthing’s wandering star

Gary Mobsby has spent “three to four months a year for the last 30 years” traveling. Now 53, he got the traveling bug aged 16 when he youth hostelled and inter-railed around the UK and Europe. When he was 24 he took the trip of a lifetime, hitch-hiking his way around the world. His book: Itchy Feet: An Overland Journey from Covent Garden to Colombo, is about that very trip.

“I used to start all my trips from covent Garden,” says Gary. “The French truckers would deliver vegetables early in the mornings and back then the ferry tickets were for two drivers. So I used to go as the second driver.”

It was knowledge like this that helped Gary on his way. “Hitchhiking by the side of the road was a mug’s game,” he says. “Around paris there are some massive truck parks. I’d simply walk around them, looking at the destinations shown on the truck windows, and knock on the cab door of the one I wanted to go to!”

This didn’t always work to his advantage though. “one day I tried to hold out for the sign that would take me all the way and I ended up with nothing for three days. Eventually I had to take what was left – a measly three hour trip to Lyon.”

However, this measly three hour journey eventually took him all the way to Saudi. “Back then they used cB radio a lot to chat to each other,” says Gary. “This trucker was heavily into that. He arranged my next two lifts for me whilst we were driving along.”

Gary has also hitched in Africa: “You could be sitting in the baking hot sun for three hours waiting for the bus to fill up before you can leave,” says Gary. “So I would just go and walk around the markets, talk to people, and try and arrange it that way.”

So, apart from crossing desserts and jungles and hitching a lift in a cargo boat down the congo, has he had any really hairy moments? “In India some fisherman had caught a dolphin, which they were keeping in a lagoon on the beach,” he says. “I thought this was cruel, so one night I put him back into the sea; but I was caught out. The local mafia turned up to demand I pay the equivalent of £350 or they’d break my legs. I was living on bread and bananas at the time, and thankfully I managed to negotiate it down to £27.”

Gary originally wrote his book long-hand after the trip, but says he was “too young and busy to do anything about it at the time”. Around eight years ago he re-discovered the manuscript, and edited it in Spain over three winters.

Around 2,000 copies of the book landed on Gary’s doormat

Worthing man Gary Mobsby has been traveling most of his life, but now a book that he wrote about a grand trip he took when he was 24 has finally been published. He talks to EW ahead of the launch

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recently, which coincided with a publicity stunt in which he climbed all of the highest peaks in the UK. Not content with simply climbing the mountains though, Gary strapped a 13ft, 23 kilo ladder to his back, so that when he reached the top he could truly be the highest person ever.

Gary is giving a talk about the book and his travels on December 10 at Worthing library from 10.30-12.30. Itchy Feet is available at Waterstones, Kim’s Books in Worthing or direct from: [email protected]

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in the garden: December

Having only just shed the shorts, it seems inappropriate to go through the standard garden duties for this time of year. If I had cleaned my mower and put it away last month, it would have been a waste of time; there may be one more mow prior to christmas if the weather stays dry. Roses have still been flowering and Fushias are in bloom. The down-side of such extended mild weather of course is that pests and diseases have not been wiped out. I have seen the odd wasp, and heard nature buffs saying that birds are acting as though spring has arrived.

PrepareStill, the good weather does make our work in the garden more pleasant, so any bed preparation can be finished this month. This is especially necessary on clay soils where frost helps to break up the soil. It is preferable not to walk on the soil at this time of year so put light boards down to act as pathways between beds. cover compost heaps to prevent them getting soggy as rain leaches out the nutrients and reduces the heat of decomposition.

This is the time to make hardwood cuttings now that the plants are dormant. Soft fruits such as currants as well as vines can be cut just below a bud and trimmed to above a bud. These should be 250mm long for black currants and 350mm for all other fruits. Bury 1/3 into a patch of lighter well drained soil to root for planting later next year.

HarvestWinter vegetables are ready to harvest. Cabbages and cauliflower can be taken before the frost, though leeks are best lifted as required. Hardy vegetables like parsnips and swedes may be

left if the ground is not to be prepared for next year. Brussels should be starting. on exposed sites they may need supporting.

PlantIt is a good time to plant bare-root fruit trees, and rhubarb crowns benefit from being left out to the frost before planting. If cutting down autumn fruiting raspberries, the canes need to be burnt to combat the spread of fungal disease. It is a joy to see that Gooseberries are sneaking back into fashion again.

Celebrate!And finally, this is wassailing season. In the orchards this

involved ale with spices and honey and singing to apple trees. I wish you all seasonal greetings and that the New Year abounds propitiously.

Bell Gardens Ltd www.bellgardensltd.co.uk161 Heene Road, Worthing01903 241687If you have any questions for Andrew please email them to: [email protected]

Andrew Tomes from Bell Gardens Ltd in Worthing recommends laying pathways, making hardwood cuttings, digging up winter vegetables… and a spot of wassailing!

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Life begins at Heaton

How many residents do you usually have at Heaton House?We have 12 rooms – eight single and four double, all en-suite. We are licensed to accomodate 14 residents, including couples.

What daily activities do you arrange for residents?We plan regular daily events, from in-house activities such as painting and performances from harpists, violinists and pianists, to outings in the community such as tea dances, choral concerts and coffee mornings.

Do you have a full time chef ?We have a full time cook who plans meals monthly for all residents and their families when they visit. our cooks not only prepare daily meals, they also have a good repertoire of recipes to cater for our different functions throughout the year, for example christmas mince pie afternoon, residents’ birthday cakes and speciality themed lunches

EW talks to Heaton House in Worthing to find out how they create a fun and fulfilling care home for their residents

If you are over 65, we offer a Help@Home Service for up to 1½ hours per week/fortnight at £7 per hour. To be eligible for this service your weekly income should be at or below £205 (couples £307) and you should not be in receipt of any other service funded by West Sussex County Council. Please phone for more details.

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Do you need help with ....Personal care and medicationHelp with your houseworkShopping or prescriptions collectedHelp with mobilityAssistance with dementiaA combination of the above

Our practical support, by fully trained carers, will help improve your daily life and make it easier for you to remain independent in your own home.

For further information please contact our Home Care Team on 01903 528637 or email [email protected] Home Care team operates throughout Worthing and from Shoreham to Littlehampton and north to Findon.

Our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission

Providing care in West Sussex for over 75 years

“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

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Sally or Eileen 01903-700251www.heaton-house.net

Clive or Sue 01903-230487www.highgrove-house.net

such as Indian, chinese, Filipino and Scottish.

Are all the staff at Heaton House fully trained?The care / kitchen / housekeeping staff at Heaton House are trained to the recognised minimum NVQ level 2 with the majority exceeding this or training towards levels 3, 4 and 5.

Can relatives visit at any time?Relatives are always made to feel welcome whenever they visit and are encouraged and invited to join in with functions at the home.

How do you help new residents settle in? We promote the resident’s well

being before they enter Heaton House by visiting them in their own homes, building up a rapport from the outset and assigning them a key worker who specifically befriends them to make them feel welcome and part of the home’s family.

How would you sum up the service that Heaton House offers? Heaton House is a unique small family home run by a team of compassionate highly professional trained staff, assuring residents the very best quality care - meeting the care needs of residents with dementia.

Heaton House, 20/22 Reigate Rd, Worthing, 01903 700251, www.heaton-house.net

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Lights and laughter at The ShelleyEveryone at The Shelley residential care home is looking forward to yet another fun-filled Christmas – and everyone on the staff has been super-busy getting the decorations organised. Take a look at these pictures and you’ll see what we mean.

54 Shelley Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4BX. 01903 237000

www.theshelley.com

luxury residentialcare home

Christmas at The Shelley is especially wonderful, it’s just one other thing that makes

us different.

Come visit us in the New Year.

Residents enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner –

with elegantly decorated tables and crackers for

everyone.

Everyone at The Shelley takes their

decorations seriously. There’s always a huge

Christmas tree in the lounge – and lots of

smaller versions like this, all over the house.

Ablaze with lights – this sparkling festive

display certainly makes it hard to miss

The Shelley. Who needs real icicles?

is it Christmas yet? Festive figures pop

out from every corner – just to remind

everyone that Santa’s on his way.

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oh i wish it could be Christmas every day…

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christmas? What, it’s actually arrived? At last! This year’s festive build up has come in stages. The C word first crossed my lips back in June when I was required to do my best Saint Nick impression for a christmas in June promotion (not Splash, I hasten to add). Quite a challenge when everyone else is talking about sunshine and the Wimbledon fortnight.

Then, back in early october my wife Sasha found a box that we hadn’t yet opened after moving house in July. “Yes!” came the excited yell from the spare room. She’d found a collapsible christmas tree. “Right, that’s going up now!” I won’t bore you with the conversation that followed, but needless to say she won.

When the squabbling had ended, it struck me. We’ve got a roof over our head, there’ll be some good food to eat and plenty of laughter, so what if she wants the christmas tree up a couple of months early? For some this christmas, the season of goodwill will be lost in a mire of depression and misery: worries over money, lack of job prospects or the risk of homelessness.

As someone who was diagnosed with bipolar or manic

depression three years ago, I’m well aware how things can head in a downward spiral with tremendous speed. So, please spare a thought for the Worthing churches Homeless project, it’s their 20th anniversary this year.

What started out back in 1991 as just a four person enterprise is now a charity employing 40 people and 250 volunteers.

In fact, why not volunteer for their sponsored sleepout in January? I’ll be badgering the folks here to take part. In fact, Sasha can come along with her Christmas tree! You’ll find

all the details on their website: wchp.org.uk

Thanks as always for listening to Splash and Happy Christmas

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Dr Sarah has the last word

It was 5am the other morning and I had just seen a young man with a headache.

Now obviously there are headaches and headaches; but after exhaustive questioning, a full examination and a couple of widely available over-the-counter painkillers, it was a simple headache. or actually not, since it settled shortly after the tablets. After he left, I think I might have briefly banged my own forehead on the desk as a little light stress relief.

What would it be like to have a nice little job in an office from Monday to Friday? Nothing too taxing - one where I could wear pretty shoes and mooch about the shops in my lunch hour. I might even have time to paint my nails pink or get my hair done. I could settle down on the sofa in the evening and watch a bit of telly or read a book before a full eight hours of delicious, restful sleep.

Shift work is hard. Night work is worse. It messes with your health and relationships. only other shift workers can really understand. It feels like jet-lag everyday, only without the glamourous holiday. I quite regularly get the ‘sorry if I woke you’ phone call at lunchtime. Sorry if you woke me? of course you woke me, would I wake you if I called you at 3am?

After working many years of nights, there are definite

advantages though. It has become apparent that I like, but do not really need, eight hours sleep a night. This time is better spent on other stuff. I can work full-time, run a household and a business, study, play sport and do my shopping in peace, rather than on a Saturday morning with everyone else.

Emergency medicine, especially at night, is generally more about emergencies than at other times of day, and that’s how I like it. At 4am I’d rather things were pumping blood and falling off than simply handing out common sense advice and paracetamol.

So if you happen to pop in after a night out with a painful

bunion, don’t be alarmed if I gently thump my head on the doorpost on the way out, it’s a coping mechanism. And please, don’t feel sorry for me, I love it really...

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

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de Europa

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OCTOBERu Madeirau Blackpool Illuminationsu Colours of the Clansu Autumn Mystery Holiday

NOVEMBERu Oxford & The

Pudding Clubu Victorian Christmas on

The Isle of Wight

DECEMBERu Thursford Christmas Spectacularu Littlecote House (Warners)u German Christmas Markets

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