Let's talk because winter's coming ...

Winter is coming! But for some, the approach of cold weather and, particularly, the festive season is something to be dreaded rather than anticipated. Imagine if you were homeless, for example, or one of your nearest and dearest is in prison.

Our September Voluntary Sector Forum looks at how local organisations help those for whom the prospect of winter is bleak.

Our speakers include Sue Stevens, from Worthing Churches Homeless Project, Denis Byrne from Sussex Prisoners' Families and Maggie Taylor from the Southern Housing Group (sponsor of our Voluntary Sector Forums.)

As always, there will be an opportunity for you to share your news, make new contacts and enjoy the company of others who are working with, and for, the Worthing Voluntary and community sector.

Join this friendly forum on Monday 11th September between 10 am until 12 noon at the Quaker Meeting House (at the rear of 34 Mill Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 5DR).

Please remember there is no parking at the Quaker Meeting House, but there is on-road parking available in Grand Avenue and West Avenue.

Book your place now by emailing Jaqui Ball, Chair of VAW - jaqui.ball@yahoo.com or call 07989 095872 . (It would help us in preparing light refreshments to know if anyone has any special dietary requirements).

If you can't make this event, be sure to get the date of the next Voluntary Sector Forum in your diaries - Monday 18th December - with the theme of 'Festive Fun' (speakers to be confirmed).