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Lizzie Bishop having a go!
Ferring at Sunrise on 8 February 2008.
Photo taken by John Wood
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THE LONDON TO BRIGHTON VETERAN RUN, 2007
This year two South Ferring residents
drove veteran cars in this annual event. It was first run in 1896 and
33 cars entered. This year, 111years later ,just over 500 cars entered.
Martin Bodenham and his co-driver drove
his 8HP single cylinder 1904 Crestmobile, called a rear entrance tonneau
model, in the first of the two South Ferring entries. This was the 11th
time he had driven the car in this event. The second was driven by Mac
Bonar and his co-driver, Lizzie Bishop, the 21-year-old daughter of the
owner, Malcolm Bishop. Mac was offered a drive and jumped at the
chance! He spent many hours with a friend preparing the car. It was a
1903 Panhard et Lavassor 2 cylinder, 7HP, also a rear entrance tonneau
model.
We have some interesting history on the
car. It was purchased in 1903 by Lady Elizabeth Stafford, wife of Lord
Stafford, Earl of Enfield. It was used until 1912. then driven into the"
motor house "where it languished, gradually deteriorating, until 1999
... a staggering 77years! Lady Elizabeth refused to sell it whilst she
was alive, so it was finally sold upon her demise. Malcolm Bishop
brought it and took it to pieces and painstakingly rebuilt it. This run
was the third this particular car has done.
We also entered the Concourse D'Elegance, with
her sister, Emma, on the Saturday before the run and everyone dressed up
in period dress, much to the delight of the lady spectators! Lizzie dove
the car away from there to their London address.
On Sunday we left London at 7.40 and
after a great run arrived at Brighton at 3.30 p.m., with just a couple
of minor troubles. A wonderful weekend! The photo on the left is
Martin's 1904 Crestmobile at the Hyde Park Start Line. You can view a
full gallery of photos at
www.bvmc.co.uk/gallery.
Mac Bonar, December 2007
GORING SEAFONT CAMPAIGN LAUNCH
Cllr Hazel Thorpe, Mr Merlin Jones
and myself are campaigning to protect the public open space on Goring
seafront and next week we have arranged for a campaign launch and photo
shoot with the Argus on the site close to the yacht club. Details below:
There will also be a leaflet (attached) with the petition to present to
the Council, if any residents are able to help or alternatively there is
an on-line petition for anyone to sign who supports the campaign.
The Council have suggested that part of the dingy park could be sold
or leased to developers to allow a larger development at Sea Place to
include the Baloos restaurant and new yacht club building on the
greensward the density and scale of the proposed development is much
greater than first proposed.
We believe not only would a large scale development be unacceptable
on this site but would have future implications for the whole
"Greensward" for Goring and Ferring.
Please feel to attend if you can. Thanks.
Cllr Bob Smytherman
Opposition Group Leader, Worthing Borough Council
Wednesday 5th September 2007 at 10am for the official campaign launch
with a Photo Opportunity with Councillors and local residents at the
Yacht Club site on the Goring Greensward for the Argus.
Contacts:-
- Cllr Bob Smytherman (Former Executive Member for Planning &
Economic Development 2003/4) - (01903) 507073 Cllr Hazel Thorpe
(Parliamentary Campaigner for Worthing West) - (01903) 201299
- Mr Merlin Jones (Lib Dem Focus Editor for Goring Ward) - (01903)
522994
The Petition wording:-
"We the undersigned call on the Cabinet Member for Resources NOT to
agree to sell or lease ANY additional land on the Goring Greensward to
facilitate the rebuilding of a new headquarters for Worthing Yacht Club
and to keep ALL the greensward as a public open space for the whole
community."
Petition link :
http://campaigns.libdems.org.uk/page586
Download the 2007
Decision on Sea Place and 2007
Goring Seafront Focus |
David Lloyd Leisure Centre opens
The new, large, (and rather ugly) David Lloyd Leisure Centre opened on
time in November and was visited a few days later by Sally Gunnell who cut
the ceremonial tape. They already approach their target membership of 5000
members, and are taking business from the West Worthing Club and from the
Aquarena and the Worthing Leisure Centre. |
Mulberry Roundabout resurfaced
It was getting very bumpy round the Mulberry roundabout, but now it has
been resurfaced. Several large yellow machines and dozens of men attacked
the problem on Thursday, and then after a day of rest, again on Saturday
4th December. The road was kept open for traffic, but it was a bit hairy
at times. |
The
Village website received the following email which we think will be of
interest to residents -
Hi there,
I have just found Ferring Village website and wondered whether you would
be interested. My daughter, Charlotte and I are in the process of
negotiating for the lease on 36/38 Ferring Street, Ferring (the shop on
the corner opposite the War Memorial). We hope to have all the legal stuff
out the way before the end of the year and we should then be in a position
to open our doors in the New Year as Lily’s. We aim to offer all aspects
of floristry from simple bouquets and hand tie bouquets to flower
arrangements, funeral and wedding work. Charlotte is also in the process
of organising to attend a course on Balloon Design which we will
incorporate into our Wedding work.
We will also be selling in the shop pot plants, planted arrangements and
vases as well as a small selection of soft toys.
I understand that there is a Flower Club in the Village and we would be
prepared to give a small discount to any members who wish to purchase
flowers or sundries from us on the production of a membership card.
Both Charlotte and I are looking forward to opening the shop in Ferring
and look forward to meeting and making new friends.
Sincerely
Heather and Charlotte Jellett
Lily’s Florist
“Happiness is Petal Shaped” |
The Worthing
Citizen's Advice Bureau needs "Friends" (Read
more...).
Who needs ‘Friends’?
A new, exciting development is taking place to strengthen the role of the
Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) within the community of Worthing. A group of
people wishing to support the valuable work done by the CAB have come
together to set up ‘Friends of Worthing Citizens Advice Bureau’ (FOWCAB)
Why ‘friends’?
The CAB is so busy, one in ten of Worthing people now benefit
from timely advice, that the staff and volunteer advisers have little time
to develop social activities, organise publicity/PR events or carry out
smaller fund raising activities. Friends aim to lighten the pressure on
the staff and volunteers by taking on the many, many small activities when
can help to strengthen the role of CAB in the community.
What’s involved?
All that is needed is a willingness to help lend a hand on the
odd occasion. Could you set up and man a display stand or perhaps help
with organising a social or fundraising event? Have you secretarial or
graphic design skills to help with leaflet design or producing a
newsletter, distributing publicity literature etc? Even taking on small
tasks such as selling raffle tickets at an event, preparing refreshments
and a much-needed cup of tea can make all the difference to the success of
an activity
Next step?
If you can spare the odd hour, have enthusiasm for a challenge and a
willingness to pitch in and help when asked, why not contact John Sayles
at 01903 873333 for further details? Or, better still, come to the next
meeting of FOWCAB at 7pm on 15th March in Methold House, next to the
Citizens Advice Bureau, 11 North Street, Worthing, BN11 1DU. |
Eirene Road / Sea Place development to
go ahead
The Eirene Road / Sea Place development was discussed at the WBC Scrutiny
Committee. All the reasons why Bob Smytherman should reconsider were put
forward but they voted it through 5-5 on the chairman's
casting vote. The brief, largely unchanged, has now gone to potential
developers and their people have been seen on site. The Tory councillor
objectors publicly stated that if control changes on 10th June, they will
change to a leisure based brief.
The view of the Goring Residents' Association remains, that the area would
be acceptable for low density housing providing the existing car park
spaces are maintained, and the public toilets continue. Anything less
would impact the continued success of the Worthing Yacht Club. We would
prefer that the area be used for a windsurfing school or similar. |
Beach clean-up at Ferring
The scouts mounted a major clean-up along the beach at Ferring on Sunday.
Apparently the detritus was not as bad as in previous years, mainly
tourist litter and some bathing towels. But the big shock was a headless
sheep. We had wondered what the smell was along the front.
It is likely that the sheep was washed down the River Arun to
Littlehampton; the Arun is said to be the second fastest flowing river in
England, and is tidal a considerable distance inland. |
John Hayward retires from the chemist
shop
Another retirement, this time from Haywards Chemists at Aldsworth Parade.
John Hayward has retired and a company has taken over the shop. It is not
clear yet whether we shall have a new name over the shop. |
Better recycling from April 5th
From April 5th the contractor will collect cardboard and telephone
directories from your recycling box. And also the green sacks for garden
waste will be superceeded by recycled brown paper sacks which will
bio-degrade - a saving in handling by the contractor, and a more
eco-friendly solution. The new brown sacks will be the same price 50p.
(Worthing Herald 18 Mar 04) |
Honours Gong for Boundstone Band
Aedan Kerney received an MBE in the New Year Honours for services to
education. He is head of music at Boundstone College at Lancing, and among
many other things, inspired Chris Hide to win the recent Pop Idol.
Bob Monkhouse was a pupil at Goring Hall School
Bob Monkhouse who died aged 75 on Sunday was a pupil at Goring Hall School
back in 1939. He talked about visiting the Dome Cinema and went walking on
the beach at that time whenever he performed at the Pavilion Theatre here.
(Worthing Herald 31 Dec 03)
Three cars stolen in Chelwood Avenue
It is very difficult to steal modern cars with a microchip in the ignition
key which also manages the burglar alarm. So the baddies can either force
the driver out of his car on the road, or break into the house and take
the ignition key, probably left on the hall table. Monday night saw two
burglaries in Chelwood Avenue during the night while the owners were
asleep. Phones and money were taken as well as three ignition keys and the
family cars.
(Worthing Herald 31 Dec 03)
12th night approaches.
According to the Goring Minipoll, most people are going to take down their
decorations on Monday 5th Jan which is 12th night (or is it the 6th?) as
is traditional, but a number will start taking them down any time now. The
pretty lights on houses have been really spectacular this year.
Scores: Boxing Day: 7% Saturday: 7% New Year's Day: 33% 12th night: 33%
What decorations? 20% |
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Protest at Worthing Museum closure
About 50 people including Tim Loughton MP, and the Mayor paraded at the
Museum on Christmas Eve to support the continuation of the Worthing
Museum. This closure announcement is now thought to be a red-herring to
divert attention from the several other things that could be axed if we do
not pay more community tax.
(Worthing Herald 31 Dec 03) |
Mulberry Wines wins Champagne for Customer Service
The Goring branch of Mulberry Wines have won the 2003 award for customer
service in a vote conducted by the Goring Internet Website in conjunction
with the Institute of Customer Service.
Runners up were Shoreline Pets, followed by Happy Apple
Greengrocers, Hayward Pharmacy, and SOTAS Hairdressing. |
Dome Cinema gets £1.6million
After some years of scratching for pennies, the oldest
cinema in Britain, built in 1910, has got a lottery grant. They have to
raise money locally as well, but the refurb should start in 2005.
Splash FM 13 Oct 2003
Worthing beach gets cleaner
Southern Water is celebrating a success in
having an excellent rating for the cleanliness of the sea off Worthing.
Last time round it failed stringent tests, so this time we should be in
line for thge coverted blue flag. Other coastal areas in Sussex all passed
as well.
Splash FM 14 Oct 2003 |
A Murder of Crows
Belive it or not, a Murder is the collective name for crows, of which
there are now almost as many on the beach as seagulls. The name goes with
more familiar ones like: a pod of whales, a gaggle of geese, a murmuration
of starlings, a pride of lions, a parliament of owls, an ostentation of
peacocks. We ought to have a collective name for seagulls. What about a
screech?
Courtesy of
www.goring-by-sea.uk.com |
Clapham wood declared magical
A team of psychic experts braved a night in one of the UK's most notorious
"haunted" woods - but ended up declaring it "lovely". A group from
Prediction magazine spent a night in Clapham woods, north of Goring, said
to have been used by a sinister black magic cult for 50 years. The area
has become infamous for reports of dog disappearances, UFO spottings and
meetings of a group called the Friends of Hecate.
(Argus 9 September 03) |
Boat on fire 4 miles off Goring
The engine in the 44ft catamaran 'Alpha Omega' on its maiden voyage,
caught fire at 4.20pm on Saturday off Goring. The two people on board
launched an inflatable liferaft and were picked up by the Littlehampton
lifeboat. The warship Cattistock arrived at the scene to help extinguish
the fire but was unable to save the vessel.
(BBC1 Teletext 7 Sept 03) |
DIY yacht launched at
Ferring
John Bender of Sea Lane, Ferring, has taken to the waves after
building a 8ft, two-person boat by hand. He spent about 100 hours working
on the boat during the evenings and at weekends. The sails were made
professionally. Apparently it was launched from the Goring Gap and sailed
very well.
(Sentinel 13 Aug 03) |
No more para-karts on the
Greensward
The council in their wisdom have banned para-karting and para-skateboarding
from the greensward. We did think it was a bit hairy, particularly when a
beginner was being dragged towards the road at high speed. And Dirt'n'Surf
in the St John's Parade refused to sell karts for that area because they
did not want to see accidents |
Harvesting starts in the
Goring Gap
The farmer has started combining the wheat in the Goring Gap. The yield is
said to be very good this year, contrasting with 2002 which was a washout.
In the heat of the day the combine driver was comfortable in his
air-conditioned cab listening to the radio, while outside the dust blew
high in the still air.
My contacts tell me these machines cost up to £380,000 and are used for
about 12 days a year. |
Be warned - burglars about
Always lock the doors and windows at the front of the house when you are
out in the garden. Lock the shed. Lock the back gate. Do not buy things at
the door, and particularly do not accept offers of building work. Install
a burlar alarm as well as a fire alarm. But do enjoy the pleasant summer
weather.
Neighbourhood Watch |
Continuing concern about
Castle Goring
Experts have not been able to gain access to Castle Goring, the most
historic building in Worthing. And they warned Worthing Borough Council
may have to compulsorily purchase Castle Goring if their demands are not
met. Conservation watchdogs are growing increasingly concerned about the
condition of the Grade I-listed folly, owned by the Somerset family. The
building, which is partly occupied by a language school, was in 2002
placed on English Heritage's "at risk" register, which warned the building
was in immediate danger of further rapid deterioration.
(Argus 10 July 03) |
A27 congestion to get worse
for 30 years
The Government has rejected schemes to cut congestion on the A27,
including the controversial Worthing tunnel and Arundel bypass, and the
problems at Chichester bypass. Transport 2000 and Friends of the Earth had
said the proposals would brutally scar the South Downs national park and
Mr Darling has called for the plans to be revised. Road protesters had
already begun digging themselves in to stop the Arundel bypass being built
through woodland at Tortington Common and nearby Binsted Wood.
(Argus 9 July 03) |
Log on for bath tub latest
Entrants to the annual Adur Bath Tub Race can plug in to
http://www.bathtubrace.co.uk
Every year, dozens of competitors climb into specially-modified cast iron
baths and paddle down the River Adur. This year, the race organised by
Shoreham and Southwick Round Table, between Bramber and Shoreham, takes
place on July 12. |
Proposals for seawall cycle
track published
The Goring Library has a copy of the proposals for the combined cycletrack/footpath
from Lancing to Splash Point. There is also a display at the Town Hall
every weekday, and on Saturday 31 May at the Pier Pavilion. There are no
details at this time about the rest of the cycle track to Ferring. |
New waste services from
Monday 23 June
Details of the new arrangements for waste collection have been announced
and will be sent to every household in Worthing in the next two weeks.
Recycled material will be collected on the same day as the rubbish, and
both paper and plastics/tins will be collected each week. You must place
the dustbins and recycled stuff at the front gate. As at present, the
collection day slips a day at each Bank Holiday. |
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ELECTION RESULTS - May 2003 |
| The Worthing Borough Council is
hung, with LibDem and Cons both with 18 seats with the new mayor, Lib Dem
James Doyle, having the casting vote when he takes over later this month.
GORING: Elected - Peter Welch (C) 1,732.
Not elected - Brian Stephenson (LD) 628.
Turnout: 35.4% (National and Worthing average 34%)
Note the very large majority. Helped perhaps because Brian did not seem to
distribute any literature.
CASTLE: Elected - Claire Potter (LD) 923.
Not elected - John Rogers (C) 771.
Turnout: 27%
In Arun the Tories maintain their lead.
In Ferring two seats were up for grabs. Roger
Elkins is the current representative. Henry Miller
is well known as the Chairman of the Ferring Conservation Group.
FERRING: Elected - Roger Elkins (C) 1,092, David Hill (C) 1,052.
Not elected - Henry Miller (L) 382, Lindsey Green (LD) 341.
Turnout: 42% (almost a record)
Ferring discuss West Durrington
After a very useful meeting run by the Ferring Conservation Group with the
developers of the West Durrington housing project last week, they have
invited them back again.
2.30 Friday 30 May Ferring Village Hall
You are urged to come along and hear how the plans have matured, and to to
make sure your voice is heard before the planning application is submitted
leter this year.
At this meeting also Ed Rumsey from the Department of the Environment will
report progress with the on-going Sea Defences. |
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Dog lifts leg on flowers for
sale
Harry, a black labrador/collie marked his territory against flowers for sale
in the centre of Worthing. As dogs do. The flower-seller complained to the
police. Harry was asked his name and address, helpfully translated by his
owner, and then given a caution. The owner paid £15 towards the cost of the
pot. He's going to take it out of Harry's pocket money – £1 a week for the
next 15 weeks. The policeman said to him: "the dog's the one that did it.
The dog is the one getting the caution". Harry declined to comment.
(Worthing Herald 8 May 03) |
Highdown wins Green Flag
Award
Highdown gardens has been awarded a Green Flag 2003 Award by the Civic
Trust in recognition of its high standards of gardening care and
contribution to the horticulture community. |
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The sea defences getting
their rocks off
Just along Patterson's Walk in Ferring they have been placing dozens of
giant rocks along the top of the sea wall. This blocks some of the view,
and the locals have mixed views on this. The rocks arrive on a giant
lorry, about seven per load, and are off-loaded by crane at Sea Lane,
Ferring.
There is a lot more shingle to come at the Blue Bird Cafe where the
outlook is substantially changed. It is not planned to import any shingle
at the other two sites; the tide will wash enough shingle along to fill
both areas. |
Beach hut sold for over
£5000
Location, location, location. A very run-down beach hut facing the sea at
The Strand, Ferring was offered for £2500 by Oliver and Saunders, and was
eventually sold for twice that. It is the site that costs the money; the
hut would cost £2000 including erection and painting. Unfortunately there
are no vacant sites along the front; people are even prepared to pay £229
per year to reserve an empty space. Most beach huts are not advertised and
are sold on the friends or neighbours.
We gather a hut was sold recently at The Strand, Angmering for £9500, and
this is not the highest.
(Worthing Herald 1 May 03) |
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