Groups and Societies - Jan/June 2003

 
Goring Friends of St Barnabas - 22 June 2003
St Barnabas' Goring Branch were fortunate to have a superb summers day for its annual Strawberry Tea on Wednesday the 25th June when some 43 supporters enjoyed the lovely surroundings of David and Gillian Evamy's garden as well as copious supplies of sandwiches, assorted cakes and strawberries and cream. Mellowed by these those attending also added some £350 to the Charity.

 
St Laurence's Church - 22 June 2003
It has been announced that the Reverend David Burt is to take on the position of Stipendiary Curate and Priest with special responsibility fro St Laurence's. David has been a Curate at St Mary's for a number of years and this will be a very welcome appointment.

 
Palatine School Gardens Open Day - 8 June 2003
Palatine School Gardens were open to the public on Sunday. Over 180 people came, and over £500 made for charity. The response from the public was always the same- utter amazement and we were compared with Highdown by some! The pupils who acted as guides were a real credit to the school. New this year was the Labyrinth where visitors were encouraged to walk the 380 yard curly-whirly path to the centre where they found a seat to rest before walking back. And the new pond hut for wildlife observation and a place to sit when it rains.
The next open day is Sunday June 8 from 11-5pm

 
Goring C of E First School - 14 June 2003
Goring C of E First School enjoyed a superb Summers day for its Medieval Summer Fayre held at the School on Saturday the 14th June. The Medeval theme was evident throughout the event, although I felt some sympathy for those who had to wear heavy costumes in the heat of the afternoon. As well as the usual Fayre attractions there were many other games and events from bygone years such as Drench the Damsel, Smash and Crash (crockery) Skittles and Splat Ye Olde Rat. There was a Fancy Dress Competition and the maim Arena attraction was a brief return to the days of Robin Hood in which sword play and bravery was displayed in a professional display by Stunt Action Specialists sponsored by Lloyds TSB Registrars. The Falconry Display was somewhat curtailed by Seagulls. Although the Falcons are used to seagulls, at the commencement of the display there were only two in sight. I was amazed that, within minutes, the sky was filled with some thirty seagulls swooping into the arena. Whilst the Falcons are more than a match for individual gulls they were severely out numbered and were only able to make short flights. An impressive display by Huxley's Experience Falconry sponsored by NCT Supplies! The Chairman of the PTA, Neil Hall, was delighted with the event which raised some £4000 and was attended by over 700 paying adults accompanied by numerous children. He wished to record his thanks to all those who helped and supported the event.

 
Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra - 29 June 2003
Goring Soprano Helen Smith will be supporting a Concert presented by Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra in Memory of Celia Martin taking place at the Assembly Hall on Sunday the 29th June at 3pm. Celia Martin was the Chairman of the Worthing Symphonic Society and, following her sad death earlier this year, Helen is acting Chairman.. Celia was also Secretary of the Worthing Festival Society. One of the Conductors is her husband Charles Martin. There is a varied programme and the proceeds of the Concert will go to St Barnabas Hospice. Now booking on Worthing 206206. For those interested in orchestral events, a note for your diaries is Saturday the 20th September when Helen will also be taking part with the same Orchestra in 'The Last Night of the Proms' More details to follow.

 
National Children's Home - 18 June 2003
NCH (National Children's Home). The recent house to house collection for the Charity in Goring and Ferring raised £1546.73p. The Organisers wish to thank all those people who generously donated and supported the voluntary collectors.

 
Christian Aid - 18 June 2003
The organisers are, once again, most grateful for all the help which was given in the distribution and collection of envelopes during this year's House to House collection. They are pleased to announce that £1,169 was raised by St Mary's this year.

 
1st Goring Brownies Strawberry Fayre - 28 June 2003
1st Goring (St Mary's) Brownies are holding a Strawberry Fayre on Saturday the 28th June at 2pm in St Mary's Church Hall. There will be cream teas, home produce, a raffle and side stalls. Open to everyone, the proceeds will go to a Charity to be nominated by the Brownies and also to pack funds. Any donations of raffle prizes would be welcome. Contact Mrs Jane Howarth - Brown Owl on 700816.

 
Real Gardeners - 18 June 2003
Thought you would be interested to know that www.realgardeners.co.uk has been given the accolade of website of the month by Gardens Monthly in their July issue. Their write up tells readers - "This entertaining, informative website is made for gardeners, by gardeners, with interactive forums on many subjects including plants, vegetables and the natural world, as well as a recipe board with great ideas for your home-grown crops. The friends and foes of the animal world are identified and sections on poisonous and irritant plants provide sound advice. Stay online to browse the shopping pages, web links and more." It seems as if we are getting a lot of publicity one way and another, totally unsolicited. We were in Computer Active last year and this year we have been recommended in Gardeners World Magazine and the Guardian Newspaper as well. Gives you a nice warm feeling inside - we must be doing something right.

 
The Anniversary of the death of St Richard - 30 May 2003
2003 is the 750th anniversary of the death of St Richard who was Bishop of Chichester. To mark the occasion a specially commissioned Icon of St Richard is travelling around the Diocese. It will be in Goring on Friday the 30th May. At 9.30pm it will be taken into St Mary's Church Goring and this will be followed by a time of silence and meditation around the Icon. A Compline will be said to which all are welcome.

As part of the Anniversary celebration a book entitled 'The Story of St. Richard' has been produced and copies a £3.00 each can be obtained from the Parish Office.

More on St Richard

 
Save the Children Week - 17 May 2003
Goring and West Worthing area during the National Save the Children week. A total of £716.90 was collected and this will go to the work of Save the Children in the UK and in over 50 countries overseas. The Branch thanks all of those people who so generously donated and who cheerily supported the team of volunteers. For anyone who was not in when the collector called and who would still like to make a donation, envelopes can still be delivered to the Chairman of the Goring by Sea Branch of Save the Children, at 37 Ashurst Drive, Goring by Sea."

 
St Mary's Church has a new Vicar - 7 May 2003
The Reverend Andrew Tremlett was Inducted as Vicar of the Parish on Wednesday the 7th May by The Right Reverend Lindsay Urwin, Bishop of Horsham, and The Venerable Douglas McKittrick, Archdeacon of Chichester. The Church was full to overflowing. The Mayor and Mayoress were in attendance as well as many members of the new Vicar's family including his wife and three children. The arrangements made by the two Churchwardens, Miss Jo Holgate and Mr Bill Tree, were faultless and a superb Buffet supper followed in the Hall organised by the Social Committee. We hope that the Vicar and his family will be very happy in Goring.

 
National Childrens Homes Sponsored Walk - 14 May 2003
On Saturday the 7th June a Sponsored Walk - "Step out for Children" - will take place. Thousands of people from all over Britain will be taking part in over 100 sponsored walks. The local walk starts at 9am onwards at the sea end of Aldsworth Avenue to Lancing (Cavatina Rest Home, 83 Brighton Road, just west of South Street). Walking by the sea 5 miles - return trip 10 miles. There is a check point at Worthing Pier (3 miles). NCH is one of the UK's leading Child Care Charities with over 480 projects throughout the UK supporting over 98000 vulnerable children, young people and their families experiencing neglect, family breakdown and poverty. For your Walker Information Pack and further details contact Worthing (01903) 503755. The NCH Supporter Helpline is 0845 7636579.
The NCH Coffee Morning held recently at Goring Methodist Church raised £161.61.

 
Hannah Chilton on Cutty Sark - 14 May 2003
The Chilton Family tradition will be continued by the youngest member Hannah when she sets off in the Sail Training Association ship 'Prince William' crossing the Baltic from Poland to Finland with a group of other young Adventurers as part of the annual Cutty Sark Tall Ships Race. The trip will last from the 20th July to the 1st August. Her brother completed a similar trip several years ago as did their Mother before them! The Sail Training Association provides valuable experience to thousands of young people each year in team working under pressure and also gives the opportunity to meet many other young people from all parts of the World.
Hannah is currently at Worthing College studying Tourism and Business Studies and hopes to go on to Birmingham to study for an Adventure Tourism Management Degree. This will suit her well as, having known her for many years, she has a passion for anything adventurous and the Tall Ships Race will be an excellent start! Hannah is currently working as a part time life guard at the Aquarena and is also assists with the children's Youth Group at St Mary's Church, Goring, as well as being very active in the Scouting Movement. To complete the Trip Hanna has to raise some £1250 in Sponsorship and she is working hard to achieve this amount. Any contributions to this worthwhile adventure would be greatly appreciated! If you wish to contact Hannah her telephone number is 01903 596573.

 
Ilex Conservation Group Annual Meeting - 1 May 2003
Ilex Conservation Group held their annual meeting on 1st May. The group is concerned with preserving the Ilex Avenue, the trees in Sea Lane Goring, and the Goring Gap. As such they only meet once a year as a group, but have a strong committee who meet at least quarterly to act as a pressure group, working closely with the Worthing Society, Goring Residents' Association, and the Goring Gap Preservation Trust. The Group has 268 paid-up members.

The chairman reported four major successes during the year. 1). placing the four interpretation boards unveiled by the Mayor, one on the sea front in the Goring Gap, and three spaced along the Ilex Avenue. These have been well received and are much appreciated by residents and visitors.
2). objections to the cycle path suggested along the sea wall in Goring which have resulted in our part of the project being put back for a couple of years.
3). submissions on the South Downs National Park which have resulted in extension of the park down to the A27 at Highdown, and inclusion of the Titnore Woods. Pressure is now on to extend the park towards Durrington to include Castle Goring.
4). examination in detail of the plans for housing at West Durrington, and submitting a plea that Titnore Lane should not be the prime access to the site.

The AGM part of the programme was followed by a talk with colour-slides on Highdown Gardens by Chris Bradley, Head of Parks at Worthing Borough Council. With detailed history of the house and the Stern family, he also described how the gardens are currently well maintained, and the gardeners will this year handle 115,428 summer bedding plants while the 2004 spring extravaganza will consist of 163,611 blooms, including 52,945 tulips, 40,000 daffodils and 10,000 crocuses. This is for the whole of Worthing, but Highdown is the flagship.

The Group will be holding an Evening Barbecue at 6pm on Saturday 9 August at 30 Sea Lane Ferring, in conjunction with the Ferring Conservation Group. This will build on the success of the 2002 Barbecue which was most siccessful on a beautiful evening.

 
Goring Residents' Association - 17 April 2003
Goring Residents' Association held its AGM on Thursday 17th April and reported an excellent year. With 1800 members the GRA is one of the largest community groups in the area, running monthly meetings through the winter months, outings in Spring and Autumn, a Theatre Group, and very successful Christmas lunches and a New Year Party. They reported successes in protecting the environment working with the local conservation groups - the protests against the proposed cycle path along the sea wall, the rally in protection of the Titnore Woods, and the detailed objections to the West Durrington plans. GRA is contactable on 01903-248782

Following the AGM, the meeting saw a wealth of early films of Sussex presented by Alan Readman of the County Records Office. The earliest films were made at one of the worlds centres of film production at Shoreham, and used a fixed camera, black and white of course, and lasting only a minute before the film ran out. This contrasts with the high resolution, accurate colour presentations we have today, but which now have fades, smears, snap-cuts, action pauses and all the other gimmicks to prevent you from enjoying the story.

 
St Mary's Church - 23 April 2003
St Mary's Church was bedecked with Lillies for Easter. On this special occasion it was decided to ask Church goers to donate a Lily in memory of a loved one. Over fifty names were included in the list of those remembered and the Flower Team produced a memorable display of flowers for the Church.
The Annual Parochial Church Meeting takes place in the Church Hall at 7.30pm on Wednesday the 30th April only days before the induction of the new Vicar, the Reverend Andrew Tremlett.

 
Goring Residents' Association - 20 March 2003
The monthly meeting of the Goring Residents' Association on Thursday 20th March featured Martin Schucker who served as a Detective Inspector with the Hampshire Police and is now a security consultant. There was a barriage of questions about policing in general and brought forward good advice to all residents.

Lock the doors and close the windows when you are out, even when just out in the garden. Lock the side gate and do not allow access to the rear of your house where most break-ins occur. Do not try and apprehend the villain, he is most likely high on drugs and will not hesitate to knife you; just get a good description and tell him to go. Do not allow unexpected callers into the house, however good their reasons. Get a neighbour to check your house when you are away and collect letters and newspapers that are in view from the outside. All this has been said many times, but is worth repeating again.

Martin had mixed feelings about the requirement for all public servants to fill in mountains of paperwork after taking any sort of action. All the professions have the same complaint. In order to provide statistics, and to protect the civil liberties of individuals you have to fill in forms and there is no initiative or time to actually do your job.

Martin was actively involved in the Tichfield murder in 1996. A body turned up by a plough was finally identified when pictures of the head, reconstructed from the skull, were shown by Nick Ross and Jill Dando on Crimewatch. Callers during the show suggested the name of the Asian victim and pointed towards two possible suspects which were then taken to court with blood and finger print evidence. Apparently it was the mother of his child and her new husband wot dun it!

Before the main speaker, county and borough councillor Steve Waight answered questions from the residents covering news of the sea wall cycle path (a report due in 2005), grass cutting (not often enough), parking on the verge (a difficult one), graffiti (recently looking better), and the poor road surface in Goring Road (soon). These question and answer sessions are a valuable outlet, for complaint and for praise, and serve as a community forum for Goring residents.

 
Goring United Reformed Church - 7 April 2003
The Rowland Singers will be presenting an Easter Concert on Monday the 7th April at Goring United Reformed Church, Shaftesbury Avenue beginning at 7.30pm. The programme includes Mozart's 'Coronation Mass' and 'Stabat Mater' by Pergolesi together with Anthems by Rutter, Martin Shaw, Gounod and Mascagni. Soloists are Helen Emery (soprano), Fiona Cartmell (contralto), Anthony Cartmell (tenor) and Nick Ryder (bass). Musical Director is Jacqueline Emery with Organist Terry Beams.
Admission £5.00 (Students £2.00). For further information contact Sheila Gooderham on 01903 506452.
At the concert there will be a collection for the Baptist Missionary Team. These are young people who spend six months working alongside disadvantaged groups abroad. One of these young people is Lois Ford of Broadwater Baptist Church who needs to raise £3,200.00 for training, accommodation etc. and who would benefit from the collection.

 
St Richards Church - 11 March 2003
St Richards Church Collingwood Road will be having Lent lunches at the church every Wednesday from 12 until 1.30 during Lent.
Fridays during Lent at 7.30pm will be a bible study group for details call (01903)609363.
Every one welcome to both these events to prepare ourselves for Easter.

• 30th March Family Service for Mothers Day.
• 12th April Coffee Morning 10am-12
• 13th April Palm Sunday Service 10am
• 17th April Maundy Thursday Service 7.30pm
• 18th April Good Friday Children's Service 10am Way of the Cross 2pm
• 20th April Easter Day Parish Eucharist 10am

 
Goring Residents' Association - 20 Feb 2003
At the meeting of the GRA on Thursday 20 February the audience was asked what they would like to make life in Goring even better. A number of hardy annuals were put forward: graffiti, uneven pavements, Inland Revenue staff parking in residential roads, cyclists on the pavement.
New topics raised included the gents loo behind the Goiring library is overdue for a refurb, the Southern Water manhole cover in the entrance to Caffyns carpark, uneven road surface in the A259 at Parklands. And concern as to what the Sealands carehome will be used for now it is sold to a mystery buyer. But generally we thought that Goring is really a good place to live.
The featured talk was by Peter Hill talking about one of his several enthusiasms, this time the island of Guernsey, with its coast path along cliffs and golden beaches, and the wealth of history of occupations and threats of invasion. The beautiful colour slides showed the masses of flowers, the sea views, and the wonderful shell church which is the one attraction that all visitors flock to see.
The next meeting is on Thursday 20 March at 7.30pm and features a talk by Roy Herridge on his 40 year experience in the police.

 
Real Gardeners - 2 Feb 2003
It was only two or three weeks ago that I wrote about the local Gardening website and, indeed, spoke to 'Sox' one of the founders of this increasingly popular and accessible site www.realgardeners.co.uk It is with sadness, therefore, that I have to report the death of 'Sox' which occurred on Sunday the 2nd February. He will be sadly missed and I can do no better than quote from the message I received from his wife;
'Sox, my darling husband, and co-founder of Real Gardeners died last Sunday at 2.30am. He died from a massive heart attack and I have been totally reassured that he was completely unaware of what was happening. His funeral will be held at Worthing Crematorium at 2pm on Monday 17th February. Afterwards we will celebrating his life at the home he loved, in the style that Sox would have wanted, with joy and laughter. Sox was very rarely without a smile on his face and I know he would want us to do the same if we are able.
Real Gardeners will continue in his memory and when I am able to, after the funeral, I will open a separate Forum in memory of Sox and then we will transfer every single message that has been posted about him since he died in there so that people can go in there if they wish to read again the amazing tributes, and also add to them if they feel they want to. This separate Forum will remain on RG forever'

 
Kestro, Worthing Stroke Club - 24 Jan 2003
Kestro celebrated its 21st Birthday with a Tea Party and Birthday Cake on the 24th January at its usual meeting place, the Goring United Reform Church. The Club was founded by Mrs Robin Bradley, who is still the Secretary, to help people who have suffered a stroke. Members take part in exercises and other physical activities every Friday afternoon with volunteer Physio's to assist in their recovery. Perhaps, most of all, they come for friendship with others who have also suffered a stroke and understand how they are feeling.
Members usually need transport for the Club. It does hire a minibus but it has to provide its own drivers. There is an urgent need for drivers and also for a volunteer physiotherapist, perhaps someone who has retired, to lead the exercise sessions. Any able to help or requiring further information is asked to contact Mrs Bradley on 01903 240908.

 
West Worthing Conservative Group - 8 Feb 2003
Mr Tim Laughton Member of Parliament for Worthing East addressed a luncheon party at St Mary's Church Hall on Saturday the 8th February. The Danish Smorgesboard, organised by the West Worthing Conservative Group, was attended by almost one hundred people who enthusiastically heard his interesting comments on the current state of affairs in Westminster. The vote of thanks was proposed by Mr Peter Welch the candidate for Goring Ward.

 
Heene & Goring Patients Participation Group
Following the separation of the Surgeries involved the PPP is now 'The Friends of Heene & Goring Practices'. Many patients will be unaware that meetings will continue to be held on the second Thursday of the month at the Friends Meeting House in Mill Road at 2.30pm in February and March and at 7.30pm in April May and June. Admission is 50p to include tea and biscuits. For further details contact Mrs Jayne Wing on 01903 240907.

 
Chestnut Tree Appeal
Charlotte Attwood, who is aged ten, presented a cheque for £45.00 to the Appeal which she had raised on her own initiative. She made a Charity box which was decorated with Christmas lights and put it outside her home in Seafield Avenue to encourage people passing by to put in their spare change. Clearly, thanks to Charlotte and the generous passers by this worked well!

 
The ZAP's Tent Appeal
The ZAP's, St Mary's Church Youth Group, is embarking on a 'Tent Appeal.' Following the freak weather which occurred in last years Summer Camp more equipment is required to replace that which was lost or os too old to repair. Having attended these Summer Camps there is no doubt that the tents are put to good use and the Camps attract large numbers of Church Youth groups from all over Sussex. If anyone has a spare tent or would like to make a cash donation to the ZAP's please contact the Reverend Paul Matthews on 01903 505859.

 
Goring Parish Players Panto Success
Every year we say it cannot get better but every year it does! This years production of Puss in Boots (a new pantomime written by Christopher Loveless) was a resounding success. With a cast of over thirty and almost as many behind the scenes, the Players put on four evening performances and a matinee and it was virtually a sell out of seats.

The Mayor and Mayoress attended the opening night and met the cast and producer, Joe Daniels and from then it went from strength to strength. The members of the cast played their parts with skill and enthusiasm and, of course, the audience was fully involved.

It is always difficult to pick out individual members but I will try! David Burt and Suzanne Gurr set the scene as the Ogre and Good Fairy (guess who was which). Malcolm Chilton, who is becoming an expert at playing the Dame so successfully, played his part to the full and wore some magnificent clothes and wigs!

Gary Congdon, who played the King, really got the support of the audience as did the Princess played by Laura Watkins. The 'wicked' Duchess, Pam Chilton, played a scheming part and the Prince, Hannah Chilton, and Lady Caroline Lisa Jackson (with her funny laugh) certainly made a lovely couple! Emma Hollamby was Danny the Principal Boy and her two ineffectual brothers Jake Young and Tom Daniels really came into their own when they were joined by Michael Fairs and Chris Osbourne, performing as a Rock Band, which certainly got the audience going!
And then there was Puss herself. Played by Linda Daniels she not only looked the part with clever make up and costume, but she also adopted a 'cat like' way of speaking which added to the excellent performance. Of course it was a team effort and the supporting cast made the whole show swing.

As an added bonus the former Vicar Michael Hore and his wife Rosalind joined the audience for the Friday performance. It was good to see them again. Book early for next years pantomime!

 
C&H Fun Dance Club - 20 Jan 03
C & H Fun Dance Club, which currently operates in Durrington on Saturday mornings, will be moving to the Sport and Leisure Centre, Shaftesbury Avenue, from Monday the 10th March. The object is pure fun dancing - no medals, no competition. There will be classes for all ages starting at 4.30 for 5 to 7 years, 5.30 to 6.30 for 8 to 11 years and 6.30 to 7.30 for over 11. For further details contact Haley van Nimwegen on Worthing 502237

 
ZAP's 8th Birthday - 12 Jan 03
The ZAP's, the St Mary's Church Youth Group celebrated its eighth birthday on Sunday last with a special service of Thanksgiving led by the young people. All credit to them for the work they put in to the Church and particularly to the Reverend Paul Matthews, and his wife Zena, for founding and organising the Group over the years and for making it such a success.

 
Goring Residents' Society - 15 Jan 03
The Goring Residents' Society enoyed a very convivial evening at their New Year Party on Thursday 15 January at the St Mary's Hall. Their singing was highly commended. They enjoyed dancing. They were wined and dined. And working a little harder, they answered a musical quiz and played games. We look forward to next years party.
Next GRA event is at 7.30pm on Thursday 20th February when Peter Hill will talk on Guernsey. As is usual at GRA meetings there will be a local councillor present at the beginning of the meeting to answer questions from the members. More details 01903-248782