LibDems call for recycling incentive scheme

Cheshire council residents in Halton earn points for recycling which can be spent in local shops and restaurants and at next months Council meeting local Liberal Democrats will be calling for Worthing residents to be offered a similar deal as they move a motion on improved recycling.

  I hope all of you have had a good summer even if the weather in August has once again not been all that we would have hoped for! Although I’ve been lucky with the weather on the trips around this big region that I represent.

Please find below some of the events for September 2010

People who have suffered a stroke and are under 60 are being asked if they would like to take part in an exercise class designed specially for their needs.  Adur and Worthing councils and the Sidney Walter Centre are working with the charity ‘Different Strokes’ to encourage younger stroke survivors to take up gentle exercise.

Contact: sophie.wcvs@btconnect.com

Anthony Cooke Retrospective

11 September 2010 – 29 January 2011

This long-overdue retrospective exhibition at Worthing Museum and Art Gallery provides a rare insight into the stunning work of Anthony Cooke (1933 – 2006).

The new Panel Priorities agreed are.

Control of Dogs in the park

Anti- Social Behaviour / Dangerous Cycling across Tarring

Dangerous Parking / Obstructions especially Church Road area / St Andrews Road / Canterbury Road areas.

The Football Cage Tour kicked off with a huge turn out on July 30th at Hamble Recreation Ground, Sompting.  Catch up with the Football Cage Tour as it moves around Adur and Worthing during the next few weeks

The popular Urban Challenge Days got off to an excellent start on the 28^th July. More than fifty youngsters turned up to enjoy the fun filled day. There will be more Urban Challenge Days to be held within the next few weeks, so be sure to not miss them!

Worthing’s first ever ‘Urban Arts Day’ will be held on Friday 20^th August at Homefield Park Worthing from 11.30am to 4.30pm. This event is just one of a host of summer holiday activities organised by Worthing council..

WORTHING County Local Committee has set aside £5000 for projects that will benefit young people in the borough.

The money comes from the Committee’s Community Initiative Funding, which is cash it receives from West Sussex County Council to support local groups and activities that help enrich Worthing.

Garden party, blackberry picking or Findon Sheep Fair – what would you choose? Worthing Museum and Art Gallery has the answer this summer in their very cool Norwood Gallery! Plus we have an exciting opportunity for local businesses or organisations linked to this special exhibition idea.

Waves ahead, the new sustainable community strategy, which sets out the priorities and shapes the future vision for Adur and Worthing for the next 16 years is now published. 

The plan was written by the Adur and Worthing Local Strategic Partnership, which includes, Adur and Worthing Councils, West Sussex County Council, the police, health, voluntary organisations and businesses.  The priorities set have been shaped by the views of local people and a range of evidence.

Pick up a copy of the Worthing Events Guide-Summer 2010

Summer is finally here, and Worthing is playing host to dozens of exciting events. There’s always something happening to ensure Worthing and the surrounding areas are great places to visit over this summer.

Worthing council has produced a leaflet showing tons of exciting activities for children and young people over this summer.

With parks providing the perfect location for families during the school holidays, Highdown Gardens in Worthing has been recognised for the 10^th year running as one of the country’s best green spaces with a prestigious Green Flag Award today (Wednesday July 28, 2010).

Green Flag Awards recognise and reward the best parks in the country and Highdown Gardens stood out after impressing the judges with its excellent use of green space, well-maintained facilities and high standard of safety and security.

Building work is underway on the £500,000 Splash Point ‘cultural’ makeover.   Work is expected to be complete by the 18 October with a big Halloween party on the 30 October to celebrate Worthing’s sparkling new seaside attraction.

School children in Adur and Worthing are having a day with a difference during the next week aimed to keep them safe and well during the summer holiday. 

Adur and Worthing councils community wellbeing and the safer communities team have organised the be safe, be well days which will replace normal lessons for a day.   The day is for young people in the first year of senior school and will provide them with practical information and guidance on issues that young people could face during the summer holidays. 

Thursday,  August 5th from 10am to 3pm

The Tarring Fun Day - organised by Adur & Worthing’s'  Safer Communities Team, the Youth Service, Your local Liberal Democrat councillors and the Police -  is a  not-for-profit community event, where local residents get the chance to take part in a range of  activities, many of them free or cheap. The day has been organised to provide activities for local people and promote community spirit in the local area.

10 July – 2 October 2010

In celebration of Worthing and Adur Councils’ partnership working, this all-new exhibition at Worthing Museum and Art Gallery showcases Adur District artists fresh from the Adur Festival Art Trail.

Mourners at Worthing Crematorium now have the opportunity to have a family multi-media tribute of their loved ones shown during their service. This unique service – a first in the UK – has been well received by those visiting the Crematorium.