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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 


  • 29 November 2016 10:54 AM | Deleted user

    Worthing is turning the tide on sustainable fishing with a successful grant application to the Heritage Lottery Fund 

    This month We Are Food Pioneers CIC, a local social food enterprise and part of the Worthing Borough Council led Sustainable Fish Group, has been awarded funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund to preserve our town’s unique fishing heritage.  

    Over the next two years, “The last fisherman standing” project will uncover the history of fishing in Worthing, organise and run boat building and net mending workshops as well as a series of talks, fish cookery courses and work with different communities across our town to bring fisheries back to our seaside. An outreach programme by Creative Waves CIC will also take the maritime theme to a group of Worthing schools, with net making sessions and paper mache fish on the menu from next year.

    Anne Weinhold, Director of We Are Food Pioneers CIC, said: “I am delighted with the outcome of the Heritage Lottery Fund application and very much look forward to bringing Worthing’s rich fisheries heritage and small scale sustainable fishing back to the heart of our town. As the last full time fishermen have now left Worthing’s beach it is more urgent than ever to preserve and share our town’s fishing history. To enable a future for our fishermen, we also need to reconnect locals with a community that has one of the most dangerous but potentially also most rewarding livelihoods in the country.”

    Cllr Bryan Turner, Executive Member for Regeneration at Worthing Borough Council, said:

    “It’s fantastic that funding has been attracted to preserve an industry that has a long heritage in our community. Worthing is one of the few towns with a rich maritime history despite not having a harbour. It’s important for generations to come that we continue to teach these traditions.”

    The project is now looking for volunteers keen to find out more about the local fishing history, help with the running of events, learn how to cook with fish and support with our cookery sessions. All volunteers will be trained up in the relevant skills needed for each of these tasks, and outings to other towns nearby with a rich fishing heritage will be part of the volunteers’ involvement in the project.

    If you want to be part of planting small scale fishing firmly in the Worthing of today and register your interest to volunteer please contact info@foodpioneers.org.uk

    Thanks go to the Heritage Lottery Fund for providing the funding for this exciting project, and to Worthing Borough Council’s Sustainable Fish Group for their continued advice and involvement. Special thanks go to the Proto Restaurant Group and Andy Sparsis for their fantastic support from the beginning of Catchbox in Worthing to where we are with the project today.

    Beyond the Heritage Lottery Fund project “The last fisherman standing”, the Sustainable Fish Group will also be looking to bid for additional funds in the future to improve the fishing infrastructure along the coastline.

  • 29 November 2016 10:52 AM | Deleted user

    New property investment website launches

    With their unique locations nestled between the iconic Sussex coastline and picturesque South Downs National Park, Adur and Worthing are becoming increasingly popular places to live, work and visit.

    With demand for housing and employment space at an all time high, Adur & Worthing Councils have launched a new website to showcase the potential sites that could be redeveloped to meet this growing need.

    InvestAW offers the latest information and prospects of sites such as Teville Gate multi-storey car park, Union Place which used to home Worthing’s Police station, and the former Council offices in Adur.

    With land supply restricted by the coast and national park, vacant brownfield sites like these provide key opportunities to create new developments in central locations, not only to offer housing and office space, but to provide new retail and leisure facilities in these growing towns.

    Cllr Bryan Turner, Executive Member for Regeneration at Worthing Borough Council, commented:

    “Worthing shares the same challenges that many coastal towns face. But uniquely we have some major opportunities within our borough to invest into the expanding retail and leisure offer for residents and visitors, whilst providing new town centre living to meet the growing housing need.”

    Cllr Brian Boggis, Executive Member for Regeneration at Adur District Council, added:

    “Adur has a rich maritime history, with the port in Shoreham and River Adur running through the heart of our district. Following the evolution of industries related to this coastal nature, Adur is now attracting businesses of all varieties, from small startups to nationwide brands. Adur has not only become a place popular to work, but an increasing housing need indicates it’s a place where people also wish to live.”

    To find out more about Adur and Worthing, plus keeping up to date with latest development news and opportunities, visit www.investAW.co.uk.

  • 29 November 2016 9:15 AM | Deleted user

    Royal Marines Band to Raise the Roof at Worthing’s Assembly Hall!

    The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines (Collingwood) will be in concert in Worthing’s Assembly Hall on 2 December, to raise funds for the maritime welfare charity Seafarers UK.

    Under the direction of Major Jon Ridley, the band will perform popular tunes, Christmas carols and stirring drum, bugle and trumpet arrangements.

    Proceeds from the concert will go to Seafarers UK, to support seafarers in need and their families across the Merchant Navy, Fishing Fleets, Royal Navy and Royal Marines. Formed in 1917 as King George’s Fund for Sailors, the charity will next year be celebrating its centenary.

    Tickets for the concert in Worthing’s Assembly Hall at 7.30pm on Friday 2 December are available from the Box Office, phone 01903 206206, website http://worthingtheatres.co.uk/band-of-hm-royal-marines/

  • 29 November 2016 9:13 AM | Deleted user

    Free parking in Worthing Town Centre this Christmas!

    Worthing Borough Council is kicking off the festive season by announcing free parking over the Christmas and New Year period.

    Following last year’s success, free parking provision will be made available at the Councils three multi storey car parks across the town, providing residents and visitors a great opportunity to ice skate, visit Panto, enjoy one of our two cinemas, eat out in one the town’s many varied restaurants or shop at the January sales.

    All three multi-story car parks; Buckingham Road, Grafton and High Street, will be free on;

    Christmas Eve - Saturday 24th December - after 6pm

    Christmas Day - Sunday 25th December - all day

    Boxing Day - Monday 26th December - all day

    New Year's Eve - Saturday 31st December - after 6pm

    New Year's Day - Sunday 1st January - all day

    Councillor Clive Roberts, Worthing Borough Council Executive Member for Environment adds “Worthing is one of the most vibrant, diverse and exciting towns in West Sussex and no more so than at this time of year.  We hope people will make the most of visiting Worthing and our centrally located car parks.

    Good, safe and clean parking facilities are essential to the success of any local economy and being able to provide this facility for free over a festive period, is even better.”

  • 21 November 2016 3:30 PM | Tracie Davey (Administrator)

    It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas markets!

    Shopfronts are being decorated, lights installed in town centres and festive adverts appearing on our screens; Christmas is well and truly on its way.

    With less than 5 weeks left until the holidays, the time for Christmas shopping has fast approached and with that, market season has begun in Adur!

    Right up until Christmas weekend there are a range of festive markets taking place across the district, beginning in Shoreham next weekend. From 25th to 27th November, the popular Shoreham Artisans Market will getting in the festive spirit alongside an exciting line up of activities.

    On the Friday evening, Shoreham will be open for late night shopping whilst East Street is buzzing with fairground rides and entertainment until 8pm. A Christmas market will also take over Coronation Green under a marquee, with live music from 5.30pm.

    It wouldn’t be Christmas without carol singers, and you will find plenty of festive cheer and hymns in East Street on the Saturday morning, whilst the market on Coronation Green will stay open throughout the weekend.

    Elsewhere in Adur, the Southwick Christmas Festival will take place on 3rd December with a host of stalls offering the best local Sussex produce - the chance to buy unique Christmas gifts that have been made closer to home.

    Later in the month Lancing will host its own Christmas Festival. On 17th December, the usual Village Market will transform Littlecroft Car Park into a festive festival.

    Keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter feeds for the latest info, or you can find the full market listings by visiting www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/markets.

  • 18 November 2016 5:02 PM | Deleted user

    Invitation for Business Navigator Video

    The Business Navigator Service are proposing to recruit a video production company and would like to take this opportunity for you to share this invitation with your members who have the capability to produce videos against the attached specification. Inviting them to quote for this business.

    Ideally, we would like to have the videos published by January 2017. More specific timings are detailed in the attached specification document. Click here to view.

  • 18 November 2016 4:36 PM | Deleted user

    Chief Executive designate appointed in preparation for merger  

    In preparation for the potential merger between Northbrook College and City College, the Boards of both organisations have appointed a CEO Designate to lead the new institution.

    Following a two-day recruitment process which included feedback from students, staff and external stakeholders, Nick Juba was successful in his application for the role. He will take this on in addition to his responsibilities as CEO of City College, pending the final decision to merge which will be made in December.  north

    Ian Lowrie and Julie Nerney, as Joint Chairs of the Designate Board, said:

    “The new College is very lucky to have appointed such a talented and visionary leader who is committed to bringing to life the ambitious strategy set out in the case for merger. We look forward to working with Nick in this transitional period in order to put in place strong foundations for the new Metropolitan College.

    While this appointment is for a new organisation, we understand that bringing together two existing organisations will be critical to its success. We are pleased, therefore, to confirm that Nick has requested that Sue Dare, current Principal of Northbrook College, stay on in the new organisation in a temporary transitional role. Sue will provide much needed continuity during the initial period and we would like to express our thanks to her for agreeing to take up this role.”

    The appointment of the CEO Designate will now be followed by a recruitment process for the other senior roles within the new College, which will be led by a single Board and Executive team.

    Starting this process now means that the senior team will be in place, ready to plan for the new academic year, if the proposal to merge is confirmed. As with the CEO position, these posts will initially be ring-fenced for internal applicants and only recruited externally if there are no suitable candidates. Both Boards have a strong desire to retain the considerable talent in both organisations for the benefit of the new College.

    The public consultation on the merger ended on the 17 November 2016 and the responses, together with other information, will be given full consideration, before the final decision on the merger is announced in December 2016.

    We look forward to sharing the exciting next steps with you in due course.

    Ian Lowrie and Julie Nerney
    Joint Chairs of the Designate Board

     

  • 16 November 2016 4:52 PM | Deleted user
    Are you a househunter looking for the buzz of the city & bliss of the countryside?

    Are you looking to move out of the urban jungle to the quiet of countryside? Or have you  had your fill of the countryside and you’re looking for a slice of city action? What if you could find somewhere that gives you the perfect mix of city and country living? 

    We’re looking for house-hunters to take part in Best of Both Worlds, a new Channel 4 series, with property expert, Lucy Alexander.

    If you want to know more about getting our help to find your dream home in the best possible location, Raise the Roof Productions would love to hear from you.

    For more information send an email with your details to bobw@raisetheroofproductions.com or call 0141 427 5880

    Raise the Roof Productions will process your personal data in accordance with their privacy policy. Applicants should also be aware that expressions of interest are not a guarantee of taking part.

    For more information on the 'Best of Both Worlds' click here 



  • 16 November 2016 10:25 AM | Deleted user

    Getting Home Safely, South Street Square, Worthing

    Saturday 19th November 2016, 12 noon till 4.00pm

    Following its success last year the Adur & Worthing Safer Communities Partnership, working with the Late Night Partnership, are staging their second Getting Home Safely event, free for the public at South Street Square in Worthing this coming Saturday (19th November).

    The Getting Home Safely event support supports Alcohol Concern’s Alcohol Awareness Week and once again aims to encourage the public to plan for their evenings out, to get home safely as well as to make appropriate decisions about their own levels of drinking, especially as they approach the Christmas party season.

    ​There will be a range of awareness raising activities during the course of the afternoon and experts on hand to offer advice and guidance on staying out and staying safe.

    Also in attendance will be Councillor Daniel Humphreys, Leader of Worthing Council who adds; “This event proved to be very popular last year and  I am glad we have got behind it again.  We attracted big crowds last time but there is still a need to get the message out - again and again. Don’t drink too much; make sure you can stay in contact with friends and always have an agreed plan (and the money) to get home safely.

    Worthing has a lot on offer at night, theatres, cinemas, bars, pubs and clubs.  We welcome everyone who wants to go into town and enjoy themselves - we also want them to get home safely too.”

    Safer Communities Partnership, West Sussex Fire Service, Community Speed Watch, Alcohol Liaison Nurse, Worthing Street Pastors, Water Angels, One Club and Neighbourhood Watch will be present.

    Getting Home Safely marks the end of the National Alcohol Awareness Week who offer the following advice.

    ·  Always plan your journey home, either by car, bus, taxi, train, cycling or walking.

    ·  Be aware of your own vulnerability when drunk and how alcohol affects you.

    ·  Stay with friends

    ·  Nominate a driver to stay sober

    ·  Pre book a taxi

    ·  Don’t drive the next day

    ·  Cyclists – light up to be seen at night

  • 14 November 2016 3:52 PM | Deleted user

    Adur & Worthing Business Awards: Highly Commended & Winners

    The Chamber would like to congratulate all of the highly commended and winners at this years Adur and Worthing Business Awards. it was a great night!

    Business Personality

    Winner - Dave Hunt


    Customer Service

    Highly recommended - Henry House

    Winner - Gardner & Scardifield


    Team of the Year

    Highly recommended - Northwood Estate & Letting Agents

    Winner - Hunters Recruitment


    Employer of the Year

    Highly recommended - GuildCare

    Winner – ECE Architecture


    Green Business 

    Highly recommended – Perch Lancing Beach

    Winner - Izeo trading as the Nature


    Hospitality

    Highly recommended – Worthing WOW Festival

    Winner - The Worthing Food & Drink Festival


    Innovation

    Highly recommended – Gemini Print

    Winner – Ricardo


    Large Business

    Highly recommended – Gemini Print

    Winner – Guild Care


    Lifetime Achievement

    Winner – Peter Davies


    Manufacturing

    Winner – Ricardo


    Medium Business

    Highly recommended - Spicer International

    Winner - Investment Solutions Wealth Management


    Worthing Herald Reader’s Choice

    Winner – Pannisa Coffee Lounge


    Community

    Winner – Laroma Therapies


    Eat / Drink

    Highly recommended (two) – Crab Shack and  the Hummingbird Restaurant

    Winner – Perch Lancing Beach


    Retailer

    Highly recommended – Candle Scentral

    Winner – VJG Jewellery


    Small Business

    Highly recommended – Momentum Business Support

    Winner – Bloomfield Digital


    Start up

    Highly recommended - GoGecko

    Winner – Bespoke You Beauty Retreat


    Training

    Winner - PEP the Printers


    Young Achiever

    Winner – Jordan Hay-Ellis


    Overall Business of the Year

    Winner - Ricardo


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