Before the record industry, before singer-songwriters, there were troubadours. But back in the 12thcentury, this was considered no job for a lady, and budding Joni Mitchells were few and far between. Beatriz de Dia was the first female troubadour whose lyrics and music survived in written form. What drove her in a male profession, what life did she lead, what did she write about?

With food and drink firmly on the up in Worthing – we even hear talk about there being a restaurant quarter – we’re bidding a warm welcome to these new kids on the block.