Community News & Articles
**"Celebrating Colour: An Artistic Tribute"**
"Celebrating Colour: In Memory of Rosie" Skyway Gallery, Shoreham by Sea, 11th November - 2nd December, 11am - 4pm Join us this November at the Skyway Gallery for a heartfelt art exhibition, "Celebrating Colour," honouring Rosie's memory. This event is more than just art; it's a promise fulfilled. Artist Sophie Garwood, inspired by her late mother Rosie, showcases works they both cherished. Rosie's unexpected battle with cancer led Sophie to rediscover her artistic passion. "Celebrating Colour" is a tribute to love, life, and the enduring power of art. It's a journey of healing and rediscovery. ...read more
CURL UP AND DIE
Set in an antiquated hair salon, this fast-moving, action-packed farce features an assortment of amusing characters. A complete makeover is the salon’s only chance of survival. Owner Ruth enters a top hairdressing competition, desperate to win the cash prize to pay for the upgrade, but all does not go according to plan. Ruth and her trainee race around to cover up the archaic quirks of the salon as twists, turns, hilarity and calamity unfold! ...read more
Paul Johnson at The Ropetackle Art Centre
What is the truth about Britain’s finances? Join us at this important literary event, featuring Paul Johnson and Professor Sasha Roseneil. ...read more
Sussex Charity Turning Tides
With escalating homelessness and the harshness of winter approaching, Sussex charity Turning Tides have just secured permission for a ground-breaking and innovative new service to support people who are experiencing homelessness. The charity is now appealing for public support as they strive to raise £210k to complete and open the service – which is unique and unprecedented in Sussex – in time for winter. ...read more
The Grubby Gardeners bare all for charity
Following a two-year hiatus, and hot off the success of its RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden, horticultural charity, Perennial, is back with its cheeky Naked Gardening Calendar. As per previous years, the calendar shows the Grubby Gardeners, formed in 2014 as a group of volunteers fundraising for Perennial, baring all for the charity. ...read more
West Sussex Charity Turning Tides
West Sussex Charity Turning Tides Launch Emergency Appeal to Support Increasing numbers of Homeless People through Covid-19 Crisis. Embargoed until Thursday 16th April 00:01 On Thursday 16th April local charity Turning Tides is launching its first ever emergency appeal in response to the escalating Covid-19 crisis. The charity has supported homeless people across West Sussex for the last 28 years but Chief Executive John Holmstrom says: ‘We have never seen anything like the situation we are facing now and urgently need to ask for help. The picture we are facing as an organisation is deeply troubling.’ ...read more
MAKE THE MOST OF NATIONAL SLEEP-IN DAY
The Sleep Council is urging people to make the most of their extra hour in bed this National Sleep-In Day (Sunday, October 27, the day the clocks go back) by resetting their whole bedtime routine. More than a third of all Brits survive on less than six hours sleep*, and although sleep needs differ, the recommended amount for adults is between seven and nine. ...read more
Ropetackle Cinema :Films October 2019
Ropetackle Cinema based in Ropetackle Arts Centre has successfully implemented its short term project of showing Relaxed and Friendly Screenings once a month and the initial uptake has been very positive indeed with over fifty customers for its showing of Bohemian Rhapsody in August. ...read more
THE STEEPDOWN CHALLENGE
Lancing Eagles Running Club proudly present the 2019 edition of the Steepdown Challenge. The main race, which starts and finishes at Lancing Manor Leisure Centre off the A27 (BN15 0PH) will be run over a hilly downland course of 8.5km on trails and paths involving a short challenging climb up to the Steepdown trig point which is at the halfway point. Runners will be rewarded with stunning panoramic views, after which the course then winds its way back down to finish at the Manor. ...read more
St Barnabas House celebrates Hospice Care Week
This October, hospices across the country are joining together to celebrate Hospice Care Week – a week of action that aims to raise awareness and challenge perceptions of hospice care. It’s also your chance to get involved with your local hospice, St Barnabas House, who provide vital, compassionate and free care to local people with life-limiting illnesses. ...read more