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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 


  • 16 June 2016 11:55 AM | Deleted user

    The Hilton Avisford Park, Arundel now have rooms available to stay over the Festival of Speed.

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  • 15 June 2016 12:21 PM | Deleted user
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  • 14 June 2016 12:22 PM | Deleted user

    The countdown is on - in just two short weeks, Worthing Street Velodrome will open in Beach House Grounds.  Are you ready? “When Worthing Borough Council decided to bring the Street Velodrome to the town for 2015, we underestimated the impact that this free event would have,” comments Councillor Bryan Turner, the Council’s Executive Member for Regeneration. “The ballots for track time were over subscribed, the prom cycle attracted more people than we imagined and the buzz was absolutely phenomenal.  With such a success under our belts, it was only natural to make the weekend even bigger and better for this year.” With just a fortnight left until the event starts, the Borough Council’s organising team have been hard at work putting the finishing touches to the music stage, trade stands and catering village which will pop-up around the Street Velodrome during its residence in Beach House Grounds on the first weekend of July.  “This is just the sort of event which we want to see in Worthing,” Councillor Daniel Humphreys, Leader of Worthing Borough Council, adds.  “We proved the idea last year, now we’re back with another free-to-take-part, family-friendly, event making the most of our beautiful open space and beachfront.  “We’re grateful for the support of all our sponsors who have shown their faith not only in the event itself, but also in our ability to deliver yet another brilliant weekend for the town. “I can’t wait until that first klaxon goes off and the racing starts!” Sponsors Lancing College alongside Southern Rail and Worthing Homes have championed bringing Street Velodrome back to Worthing this July.  Through their support, the Borough Council has been able to expand the event to three days, offering a dedicated Schools’ Day on 1 July, followed by an expanded catering and entertainment offer on the 2nd and 3rd July. On Saturday 2nd July, event-goers can get onto the track and test their skills against the clock in a day of free first-come-first-serve racing.  All equipment and training will be provided by the Street Velodrome Pro Rider teams, so all you need to do is simply steel your nerves, get on the track and wait for the signal! The Sunday Peloton is also making a return this year, organised by local Worthing resident Jeremy Strutt (you can read a short interview with Jeremy on the Worthing Street Velodrome website - http://worthingstreetvelodrome.co.uk/interview-with-jeremy-strutt/) - what more excuse do you need to get on your bike and cruise to the Street Velodrome grounds on Sunday 3rd July? All of the details for the event schedule can be found on www.WorthingStreetVelodrome.co.uk - and the whole thing can be followed on social media.  Don’t forget to join in the social fun throughout the weekend on Twitter, using #WorthingSV16

  • 13 June 2016 1:23 PM | Deleted user

    Worthing & Adur Chamber of Commerce developed the Worthing and Adur Fund for the local area in 2011, in partnership with Sussex Community Foundation, a charity that develops and supports local giving.            

    The Chamber has worked with the Foundation to promote this permanent fund which, as it grows, will provide grants from the income it earns for charities and community groups, for years to come.

    A number of local individuals and businesses became Founder Donors giving a minimum of £1,000 which provided the seed donations to establish the core endowment fund, and since then many more local businesses have contributed to ensure the continuing success of this worthwhile project.

    Recently a total of £3,838 was awarded between the following local groups;

    Superstar Arts CIC, Maybridge Keystone Club, Heene Community Association, The Friends of Oak Grove College, Cruse Bereavement Care, Electric Storm Youth and CircusSeen.

    Mike Metters, of Miller Parris commented “We are really proud to continue to be involved with the Worthing and Adur Fund. It is a real pleasure to see so many local organisations and community groups being able to benefit from the charity.”


  • 13 June 2016 1:16 PM | Deleted user


    On Thursday 30th June 2016, at 1700 hours exactly, the two communities of Worthing in West Sussex and the town of Richebourg in Northern France, will be conducting military services, to honor the 100th anniversary of the loss of 366 young boys and men from the Sussex.

     

    During the now infamous WW1 Battle of Boar’s Head in Richebourg, the loss suffered by the Royal Sussex Regiment was so heavy that the conflict as since been referred to as ‘‘the day Sussex died’.

     

    Representatives from Worthing, including Councillor Sean McDonald newly elected Mayor of Worthing, have been invited to attend the ceremony in Richebourg​, which will mirror the ceremony in Worthing​, as below.

     

    ​T​the Worthing Combined Ex-Services Association (CESA), in conjunction with Worthing Borough Council will be holding a Drumhead Ceremony outside Worthing Town Hall, Chapel Road.  This unique and historic service will be conducted by the Revd David Farrant, Hon Chaplain, Worthing C.E.S.A.  Members of the public are invited to attend.

     

    A message to the people of Worthing from the Deputy Mayor of Richebourg will be read by Councillor Alex Harman, the newly elected Deputy Mayor of Worthing.

    ​During the service 22 pupils from St Andrew’s C of E Boys school Worthing will ​lay crosses, each ​cross ​representing each of the ​22 ​fallen soldiers from Worthing.

    More prayers and hymns will follow and The Last Post will be performed by local 12 year old Grace Heath, from Sompting who is the official bugler for the CESA.  The Lancing Brass ​Band of the Royal British Legion ​ will also be playing throughout the ceremony​

     

    Councillor Tom Wye, who has organised this event and advised on the service in Richebourg adds “The 30th June 1916 was the worst day of the entire WW1 conflict for Worthing, with at least 22 killed. Whilst other towns and cities commemorate the 1st July, the starting of the Battle of the Somme, it is fitting that Worthing commemorates and remembers those young men who paid the ultimate sacrifice. We will  remember each as an individual and will read out details of their ​all too short lives."

    An exhibition to mark this anniversary will be open to the public, with free entry, from Monday 27th through to Friday 1st July 9am-5pm.  Worthing Town Hall foyer.  


  • 09 June 2016 3:30 PM | Deleted user

    From flying trapeze classes and contortion on a Chinese pole to wheelie bin acrobatics and everything being flown on stage, there are thrills for the whole family during Summer of Circus at Worthing Theatres from July 8 to September 17. 

    The festival, which is aimed at long term circus fanatics, families and first time theatre-goers, unites a variety of non-traditional circus productions.

    The launch on May 31 saw Acrojou opening the festival with their latest show Frantic. Formed in 2006 at the National Centre for Circus Arts, Acrojou combine circus, visual art, theatre, dance and engineering to create narrative at the rich meeting point of bodies, structures and materials.

    The main festival opens with Lost In Translation’s production The Hogwallops, touring the UK for the first time, which is a chaotic and colourful tale of a family of misfits. Shortly after, the award-winning slapstick comedy Trash Test Dummies fuses acrobatics, juggling and stunt work to take the household wheelie bin to new heights.

    Internationally acclaimed contemporary circus company Pirates of the Carabina bring Flown to the Pavilion Theatre, which mixes comedy and bold physicality with live music. This award-winning production ultimately ensures everything on stage is flown, even the band.

    For theatre fans, razor sharp group Les Enfant Terribles, creators of London’s Alice Underground, return to Worthing with The Vaudevillains, a circus-inspired murder mystery set in The Empire music hall.

    Gorilla Circus will be taking over Lancing Beach Green, with their huge flying trapeze rig. They will perform free live shows and for anyone with a taste of adventure, there will also be masterclasses which need to be booked in advance. Thrill-seekers can climb up three storeys and learn how to swing on one of the only flying trapezes in the country open to the public.

    Critically acclaimed aerial theatre company Ockham’s Razor, who specialise in creating physical theatre, present their triple bill of Arc, Every Action and Memento Mori. The action takes place suspended on apparatus above the extended Pavilion Theatre stage.

    Closing the festival is Metta Theatre’s Blown Away, particularly aimed at young circus-lovers age 3 and above, which invites the audience on a magical theatrical journey through puppetry and live music.

    Head of Culture, Adur & Worthing Councils, Amanda O’Reilly, says:

    “Summer of Circus is three months of the most spectacular and extraordinary international and UK contemporary circus, right here in Adur and Worthing. We have created a new home for circus on the South Coast and are proud that the festival contains beautiful shows to introduce everyone to this exhilarating new collection of works.”

    To book your shows this summer, click here.




  • 07 June 2016 3:35 PM | Deleted user

    Nightrider - Unlimited Evening Bus Travel Launch Event 

    Stagecoach launched its nightrider ticket to celebrate the increased frequency of its evening services on the Coastliner and Pulse routes in Worthing. The nightrider ticket costs just £2 and can be used after 7pm throughout the evening in Worthing and across the South Coast. This is excellent news for the local economy and customers alike, who can enjoy reliable travel at a great price, leaving them more money to spend on a night out in Worthing. 

    The official launch of Stagecoach South’s nightrider took place on 1 June on the prom, outside the Pavilion Theatre, where Gordon Frost, Operations Director, met The Mayor of Worthing. At the launch, the Mayor of Worthing, Cllr Sean McDonald, said: “I live in Durrington and have been using the Pulse to come into town for many years. Nightrider is fantastic news for Worthing residents and the night time economy, I fully support it.”

    Stagecoach also announced that it had frozen fares at 2015 prices and, for the benefit of commuters, has scrapped peak return fares. This means it is now even cheaper to travel to work. Stagecoach hopes that these incentives will encourage people to leave the car at home. Recent national research revealed that commuters can already save an average of £90 a month by using the bus to travel to work and play! 

    It is also much easier to plan your journey now because the new website, www.stagecoachbus.com, can tell you when the next bus is leaving from your chosen bus stop and gives you the fare for your journey.

    Sharon Clarke, Worthing Town Centre Initiative said: “ It is great to hear about the enhancements to the evening bus service in Worthing as this will help to encourage people into the Town Centre for a night out. The news is really positive for the Town’s evening economy.”

    Mark Turner, Commercial Director for Stagecoach South said: “These improvements are extremely exciting and if they prove popular, we will be extending the benefits to other Worthing bus routes.“ 

    Photo: The Mayor of Worthing, Sean McDonald, Worthing Borough Councillors, Officers and the Stagecoach team attend the nightrider launch outside the Pavilion Theatre. 

  • 06 June 2016 3:56 PM | Deleted user


    On Tuesday 21st June 2016, at around 12 noon, over 200 war veterans from all over London, including Chelsea Pensioners - will be arriving at Worthing Pavilion Theatre for their annual trip to the town.

     

    They will be arriving in style, in the time honoured tradition of being ferried into Worthing by 100  London black taxi drivers, all of whom have given their time for free, to transport these heroic passengers.  

     

    This annual event, which has run every year since 1948, is organised by The London Taxi Benevolent Association for War Disabled.  They will be welcomed by the new Mayor and the Mayoress of the Borough of Worthing.

     

    Councillor Sean McDonald, newly elected Mayor of Worthing Council adds “It is a time honoured tradition for the residents of Worthing to welcome these brave men and women every year to our town.  We are delighted that they enjoy Worthing so much, that they continue to visit us every year - this being their 68th visit!  Such was its success last year, we have again organised access for the taxis travelcade to drive straight through the town along Chapel Street.  It will certainly prove to be an impressive sight and I hope that all the veterans and their taxi drivers have an amazing day."

     

    It will be a huge privilege and honour to meet and welcome these veterans and the London Taxi Benevolent Association for War Disabled to Worthing. Both the Mayoress and I are very much looking forward to joining them at the Pavilion Theatre on Tuesday 21st June and to hear their stories.  Hopefully the weather will be kind on the day to allow the veterans to fully enjoy their time on Worthing's promenade.”

     

    The taxis have been granted special permission to drive down Chapel Road, and then make their way to the Pavilion Theatre, at the foot of Worthing’s historic pier.  Here they will enjoy a lunch of fish & chips, entertainment and ice cream from a traditional ice cream van.

     

    The 100 London black taxis will be parked along the promenade, outside the Pavilion Theatre during the days events.

     

    This annual Worthing trip began back in 1948, just after the end of the Second World War.  A  few black cab drivers came together to form The London Taxi Association for War Disabled and together collected money to take the war veterans and Chelsea Pensioners on a trip to the seaside.    


  • 06 June 2016 11:33 AM | Deleted user

    Website not bringing you business? Don’t understand the social media hype? Blogging?

    Marie Allen from Web Clarity will demystify it all to help you grow. In plain and simple English!

    Maries talk is designed to help you understand the five key elements of marketing your business in the online world:

    1. Your website

    2. Blogging

    3. Social media

    4. Email Marketing

    5. Google Analytics (to track how well you’re doing!)

    Bookings: Email secretary@billingshurstchamber.co.uk
    Members: £10 Non-members and guests: £12


  • 06 June 2016 10:34 AM | Deleted user






    Come and join us Basepoint deww of charge for light lunch and our business networking event on Thursday 23rd June from 12-2pm

    We are pleased to welcome Kerry Kyriacou from Kerry Kyriacou Business Associates to our June Networking Hub.

    Kerry began his retail career as a buyer within the duty free market, working in America and the Pacific Region.  
    He subsequently spent 15 years working for multi-national corporations, Estee Lauder, Harvey Nichols and Fred Hayman (creator of Giorgio Beverly Hills), as Sales Director, Retail Buyer and M.D.

    In these roles he honed his management skills at an international level, experienced in Buying, Business Strategy, Growth, Sales, Marketing and Financial Management.

    Kerry went on to run his own successful retail company acquiring invaluable experience as an entrepreneur.

    Since 2004 Kerry has been working as a successful Business Adviser. His expertise is invaluable to SMEs, offering specialist advice and proactive solutions that enables the profitable growth of SMEs.

    Kerry’ presentation ‘8 simple steps to Unlocking the Potential for Growth’ will provide attendees with tips to improve business performance and achieve growth.  

    In this short presentation Kerry will take business owners on a captivating journey that will help improve business performance, achieve business excellence and unlock the potential for growth.   

    “How? Simple yes? eliminate pain and focus on gain”.  K.K
     
    Spaces at this event are limited. To reserve your place please call Roxanne, Grace or Steph on 01273 467500 or email shoreham@basepoint.co.uk

    We look forward to welcoming you to Basepoint Business Centre,
    Little High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5EG.

    Click here for directions




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