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Regular news and updates from the Chamber, our members, local Councils and other relevant business news will be posted regularly here. 

Don't forget, as a member one of your many benefits is being able to submit your press releases and news for inclusion here as well as on either the members or business news emails and social media. Please submit to lauren@worthingandadurchamber.co.uk 


  • 14 September 2017 12:57 PM | Deleted user

    Christmas Parties with Worthing Dome

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  • 14 September 2017 12:47 PM | Deleted user

    Celebrate the life and career of Sir Michael Parkinson at the Pavilion Theatre on 10 October 


    English broadcaster, journalist and author Sir Michael Parkinson will be making a special appearance at Worthing’s Pavilion Theatre on Tuesday 10th October for an intimate evening in conversation with his son Mike, who will be celebrating the life and career of Parky, who has interviewed over 2000 of the most important cultural figures of the 20th and 21st centuries.
     
    Showing highlights from the Parkinson archive, this new theatre show will provide a unique opportunity to get an intimate, entertaining and informative look at Sir Michael’s remarkable journey from humble upbringings in a Yorkshire mining town, to becoming one of the most familiar faces on television, whilst reliving the greatest events from a show that for many defined their Saturday night.
     
    In a career spanning several decades, Sir Michael Parkinson was responsible for interviewing over 2000 of the most important figures of our time, including Nelson Mandela, Marlon Brando and Mohammed Ali, to name but a few of the plethora of individuals who have shaped our cultural landscape.
     
    Universally known for his inimitable demeanour, Sir Michael Parkinson’s gift for drawing insightful and often revelatory information from his subjects became addictive viewing, his conversations consistently reflecting the true personalities of all those with whom he came face to face with.
     
    From those famously awkward situations to poignant and emotional unveilings, Sir Michael’s theatre tour will see him both recount and breathe new life into these critical junctures, as well as turning the spotlight on to the man himself, highlighting his relationships with friends, family and colleagues along the way, An Evening With Sir Michael Parkinson will be a night of reflective and celebratory entertainment, which will undoubtedly bring audiences the very best of a man who has shaped the perception of showbusiness, popular culture and recent history for years to
    come.
     
    Tickets for An Evening With Sir Michael Parkinson start from £23.50 and are available from the Worthing Theatres box office on 01903 206 206 and online at worthingtheatres.co.uk.

  • 07 September 2017 4:02 PM | Deleted user

    A27 OFFICIAL RESPONSE SET TO TELL HIGHWAYS ENGLAND: BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD.

    The Government is set to be sent the clearest message yet that its proposals for the upgrade of the A27 at Worthing and Lancing are inadequate.

    It is proposed that Highways England be told its plan does not provide any significant improvement to congestion, journey times nor air pollution levels.

    An official report to be discussed by leaders of both Adur and Worthing Councils, which could form the authorities’ submission to the consultation on the road scheme proposed by Highways England, does not pull its punches.

    It points out that the proposal, for upgrades at six junctions, does not even meet the scope of the government’s original plan for the entire A27 in West Sussex which called for an option of full dualling of the road through Worthing. No such option was proposed when Highways England unveiled its plans last month.

    Since that time the leader of Worthing Borough Council, Cllr Dan Humphreys, and his counterpart at Adur District Council, Cllr Neil Parkin have led the fight against the proposals.

    Both have called the consultation a “sham” and urged it to be halted to allow more options to be included rather than just one “take or leave” it £69m plan.

    Now the report, written for consideration at the Joint Strategic Committee(JSC) of Adur & Worthing Councils next Tuesday seeks to officially frame that response also pointing out that the proposal will not help the A27 cope with the government’s target for house building in the sub-region. Nor, says the report, will it support economic growth in the area.

    It also insists Highways England needs to look at the A27 across West Sussex as one project rather than a series of consultations.

    And it points out the one option presented to Adur and Worthing is in “stark contrast” to the multiple options at far higher cost handed to both Chichester and Arundel.

    The proposal for Adur and Worthing, says the report, may make a one per cent improvement in travel times during peak rush hour but this would be offset by the exact same increase in travel time off peak caused by an increase in traffic lights.

    Under the one proposal currently on the table modest improvements to six junctions between Durrington Hill and the Lancing Manor roundabout are proposed which would cut up to three minutes from journey times and, according to Highways England’s own scoring system would deliver “no significant benefit.”

    The JSC will decide on whether to endorse the report on Tuesday night.

    · Leader of Worthing Borough Council, Cllr Dan Humphreys told a packed joint meeting of the  Findon Valley and High Salvington Resident Associations on Tuesday night that Highways England plans for the A27 were simply not good enough. He repeated his claim that the consultation was a sham and called for more options to be put on the table.

  • 07 September 2017 4:00 PM | Deleted user

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  • 07 September 2017 10:13 AM | Deleted user

    Highest ever number of new Trainees recruited at ‘Platinum’ Accountancy Firm 

    Worthing and Gatwick-based chartered accountants, MHA Carpenter Box, have appointed their highest ever number of new trainees. 12 new trainees have recently been recruited, nine of whom have joined the firm’s Platinum Accredited programme on the road to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification. Two will be studying for the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ACA) qualification and one for a tax qualification with the Association of Tax Technicians (ATT).

    Alexander Cracknell joined from the University of Glasgow, Angelika Niedzwiedzka from Bank University in Poznan, Poland, Alexander Kent from Canterbury Christ Church University, with Lukas Kourtis, Meghan Osbourne and Natasha Whitehead joining from the University of Chichester. Jessica Jackman, Natalie Smith, Samantha Veness and Will Uwins joined following graduation from Worthing College, Isabella Roozbehan from Chichester College and Huw John from Mill Hill County High School.

    Angelika, Lukas and Alexander Kent will work from MHA Carpenter Box’s Gatwick office, while the remainder will be based at the firm’s HQ in Worthing.

    MHA Carpenter Box Practice Director, Chris Coopey, welcomed the trainees on board, commenting: “Our task is to train the next generation of business advisers focussing their ability to use their accountancy, tax and audit skills to help our clients prosper.

    “We have always aimed to give our students the best possible start to their careers which has been underlined by our accreditation as a Platinum employer, ACCA’s highest global standard of excellence.”

    The new trainees will undertake a comprehensive in-house training programme working in the Business Services, Tax Services and Assurance and Advisory Groups at MHA Carpenter Box, as well as benefitting from knowledge sharing across MHA, the firm’s national association and Baker Tilly International, its global network. 

  • 04 September 2017 11:36 AM | Deleted user

    What's Coming Up at Colonade House - September

    David Rees DaviesFOUR PAINTERS: 29 August - 10 September

    Open Tuesdays - Sundays 10 - 5

    Don't miss the opportunity to spend some time delighting in the exuberant skills of four painters who are linked by friendship, but very varied in style. They are exhibiting their work in both galleries for the first two weeks of September. 

    David Rees Davies :  exhibiting little celebrations of life and nature at humble notebook scale - a new departure in his work

    Walter Wall : creating stunning drama by transforming basic ingredients into visual exhilaration

    David Hayward : exploring margins in landscapes through an abstract process of layering, erosion and excavation in paint and encaustic

    Ian Cairnie : celebrating the appearance, texture and colour of ordinary things through painterly realism

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    Welcome to Paradise

    15 - 23 September 

    Tuesday - Saturday 10 - 5

    Painting, collage, prints and more from local artists Ellie Bond and Anna’s Drawing Room. If you haven't been on a tropical holiday lately, come to Colonnade House and bask in the rich colours, vibrant bird life and lush vegetation  - you'll be inspired to take some home.

    You are welcome to attend the Private View - 6pm Thursday 14th September

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    Jac Lancaster Fairbairn / Josephine Jones

    12 - 16 September and 19 - 23 September

    Tuesday - Saturday 10 - 5

    Two painters follow one after the other in our Studio Gallery. Jac's exhibition 'Secret Gardens' focuses on nature and well-being - with some secret elements hidden within her paintings.  In the second week local artist Josephine Jones will be showing new work on the theme 'Coastline' - view her work here

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    Crafts Council

    Craft Fairs Explained: Trade, retail, art and design fairs: How do I grow my creative business?

    Tuesday 12th September 1.30 - 5

    There is still time to book for this Crafts Council Talent event which will be of interest to anyone building their craft business. 

    Don't forget to use the discount code CHW17 to get the lower price of £25 instead of £40.               

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    Funding Surgery

    18 September 12.30- 4.00

    Another opportunity for a FREE half hour session to help you to find funding for projects or business development, whatever stage you are at.

    Follow the link to book your place with Andy Willems from Adur & Worthing Councils.

    BOOK HERE


  • 04 September 2017 11:30 AM | Deleted user

    Welcome to the summer Rustington Chamber newsletter! 

    In this issue: 

    • The Chamber invests in a reinstated bus route for Rustington
    • Rustington in Bloom Barn Dance - 23rd September 
    • Dementia Friends Awareness - 12th September 
    • September Breakfast Club - 5th September: 

    If there is anything you would like to add to the next issue, including offers for members, please do let us know by emailing us here
     

    The Chamber invests in new bus route for Rustington

    In case you haven't seen our Facebook post, Rustington Chamber of Commerce is proud to be financially supporting the re-introduction of a valuable bus route to our community along with Rustington Parish Council and Store Property Investments Ltd. It's back on a trial by popular demand, but its future will depend on how well it is used, so please spread the word! 
    More information is in the Press Release below: 


     

    A fun way to support Rustington in Bloom 


     

    Dementia Friends Awareness

    Rustington Chamber of Trade and Commerce's Monthly Business Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 7.30am - 9.00am at Cafe Oasis, 10 Churchill Court, Rustington

    If you live or work in Rustington, we'd love you to come to our breakfast club! The meetings are very informal and we mostly chat to one another over breakfast, with a 30 second hello from those who want to tell everyone what they do. We finish by 9am.

    It's really helpful to know how many to cater for, so please either click on the red box below or email us. Chamber members pay £6, while non members pay £7.50 (this price includes a continental breakfast, tea and coffee). 


    As this newsletter is going out slightly earlier than normal, the speaker for our first breakfast meeting of the new school year is yet to be confirmed. Please remember that everyone has 30 seconds to introduce their business before this ten minute talk. We do hope you can join us! 


  • 04 September 2017 11:12 AM | Deleted user

    Investment Solutions September Newsletter 

    This month we take a look at:

    • Inheritance Tax
    • The Government’s proposals re dividend income & pension contributions
    • Financial complications re divorce
    • Childcare benefits
    Click the image below to download the full newsletter


  • 04 September 2017 11:09 AM | Deleted user

    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).


    When
    11 Sep 2017 at 10:00am until
    11 Sep 2017 at 12:00pm

    Where
    Quaker Meeting House
    At the rear of 34 Mill Road
    Worthing
    BN11 5DR


  • 01 September 2017 4:23 PM | Deleted user

    Worthing Mental Health Awareness Week

    Incorporating World Mental Health Day

    9th - 14th October 2017 Offington Park Methodist Church Worthing

    The 5th Worthing Mental Health Awareness Week (WMHAW) will be held from Monday 9th October to Saturday 14th October 2016 at Offington Park Methodist Church, South Farm Road by Broadwater Green in Worthing.

     

    The aim of the Week is to challenge the stigma around mental health and to provide good quality information in a safe and no- judgemental environment.

     

    Throughout the Week there will be a series of free events including a Laughter for Wellness and Wellbeing workshop by Worthing Laughter Club on World Mental Health Day (Tuesday 10th Oct).

    All the events are free and open are open to all. It is expected that over 30 local charities and organisations will have displays in the 'Information Centre'. There will be a variety of workshops and talks designed to promote mental health throughout the week.

     

    The week will be launched on Monday 9th October at 10am with the Mayor of Worthing Cllr Alex Harman and Mayor’s Chaplain lighting a Peace Candle and Master of Ceremonies Bob Smytherman.

     

    The key note presentation this year will be by Eleanor Hope from West Sussex County Council and will explore issues around 'Diversity and Wellbeing'.

     

    In the evening there will be a special Meeting of Worthing Rethink Mental Health Carers group run by Mark Hughes with a guest speaker which will be open to anyone caring for someone with a mental health condition.

     

    The Tuesday will focus on keeping well in later life and include an open meeting of the Dementia Action Alliance at 4pm.

     

    On Wednesday 11th, Offington Counselling Service will be hosting a talk on the 'Courage to Heal' and a 'Come and Meet Us' morning to find out more about counselling followed in the evening with a Celebration Quiz Night run by Offington Counselling Service to mark their relaunch.

     

    Thursday's activities include ways of promoting self-care and emotional resilience.

     

    On the Friday there will an informal workshop on 'Spirituality and Mental Wellbeing' followed in the evening with a concert, with a retiring collection for Coastal West Sussex MIND 

     

    Free activities and events continue in the evenings and are open to everyone and the week will conclude with a coffee morning on Saturday 14th Oct from 10am– 12noon.


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