So you’ve never been… Wassailing
If you’re not quite ready to pack away the festivities just yet, you’re in luck. The night of misrule beckons on Twelfth Night, and what better way to wrap up yuletide than with a spot of wassailing? WHAT IS A WASSAIL? Put simply there are two forms of wassail: the...
As Good As New
New Year is the time for making a fresh start and making new resolutions. The goals we give ourselves are often about improving our lives, whether through meeting new friends, building skills or changing our career prospects. Take a look at some of the suggestions...
#HighStreetHellos
APW ART HOUSE Squirrelled away on Stanford Square is a new community art studio called APW Art House. Set up by local artist Amélie Baer Collyer, who previously ran holiday art clubs from her home, the studio offers art and craft workshops to adults and children all...
Oboe Makers Howarth of London: 1948 – Present
Who knew that Britain’s leading oboe manufacturer was based in Worthing!? I can tell you who didn’t: Here & Now’s own trans-temporal wanderer. As soon as the whisper reached me, though, I fired up the Time Machine, and the first thing I discovered was that...
Celebrating Community and Business
Here & Now and Freedom Works celebrated three years of us supporting local business in Worthing. People from across our community came together. This is what they said: “What a wonderful do! Vibrant, colourful, passionate, fun, fantastic food, great conversations...
You shall go to the ball! Interview with Ian Waite & Naomi Wilkinson
Here & Now spoke to Ian Waite and Naomi Wilkinson, who star as Dandini and Cinderella in this year’s fun-filled festive panto at the Pavilion Theatre in Worthing. Is this your first time in Worthing? Ian: No, it’s not! I’ve performed here many times with...
Salvation Army in Worthing: 1880s-Present
December is here and Christmas will soon be upon us. Thus this month’s Yuletide Time Machine explores a musical side of Christmas in Worthing that goes back at least 130 years. For as long as anyone reading this will be able to remember, the Salvation Army’s brass...
What Christmas means to me
This Christmas Day, hundreds of people in and around Worthing will spend their time volunteering or working to protect, help or deliver to our community. As many as 3.4 per cent of employees work on Christmas Day, according to the Office of National Statistics -...
Looking for Santa?
The big man is in demand in December so catch up with him at one of these local venues! Sat 25 Nov Santa Arrives 10am. Squire’s Garden Centre, Washington. Aboard a fire engine! FREE Sat 30 Nov Worthing Mencap Christmas Fair 10am-2pm. Queen Street Church....
You are not alone
Most of us will feel lonely at some point in our lives. It might happen because of a job change, the loss of a relationship, illness, or moving house. In most cases it will pass.
#HighstreetHellos
BROSIS, RICHMOND RD This latest addition to the Worthing cafe culture scene serves an array of breakfast and lunch staples, often with a traditional Turkish flavour. Run by brother and sister Meet and Merve, the super-friendly team is happy to cater for gluten-free or...
Trevor Grant: Gary Numan and beyond 1971-present
The period when Trevor Grant was briefly in Gary Numan’s band set him up for a lifetime doing his favourite thing, playing guitar. The Time Machine travels back with him to those years but finds there’s more to him than Are ‘Friends’ Electric?
A fine vintage
This month we look at some of the long-standing watering holes of Worthing and beyond. Cosy, traditional and often boasting a few skeletons in their closets, here are some of the oldest swingers in town.
The Telling ‘Unsung Heroine’
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?
Pay It Forward
Want to help people in need now there’s a chill in the air but not sure where to start? From pay-it-forward coffee schemes to helping out in a soup kitchen, there are stacks of ways to do your bit for those in need. Read on for just some of the small things you can do that can make a big difference. It’s genuinely cockle warming stuff.
#HighstreetHellos
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.
Mandy Austen and The Kaos Raves 1990-91
A quarter century after it existed, the legend of Worthing rave mecca Sterns only grows. When people mention it, they usually mean In-Ter-Dance at Sterns, which ran from 1991 to 1993 and turned the place into one of the UK’s leading clubs.
#WorthingWorks Interview: Andrew Wilday, Salvage Sounds
Sustainability is the theme at Here & Now for September, which coincides with a beautiful and fascinating pop-up musical instrument shop at Colonnade House by a unique Worthing business. Here & Now spoke to Andrew at Salvage Sounds about their...
Be The Change – Make a Difference
As a coastal town, we come face to face with marine pollution on a daily basis. We asked the people of Worthing what they were doing to reduce their own carbon footprint.
Marvel with me – Joe Bunn’s Bardic Trials
“Let's put Worthing back on the map.” THAT'S WHAT THEY SAY, ISN'T IT? Those people who think they're doing something splendid for the town. Back on the map. Like it fell off Google because the people of Worthing played too much bowls. Here's a thought for...
Drummer Jed Armstrong 1960s – 1980s
Back in the mid- 1960s, if you’d popped into The Dragoon pub for a pint (Market Street, demolished at the start of the 70s to make way for the Guildbourne Centre), you might have tapped a toe to the band there. JED ARMSTRONG, ON DRUMS, was at the beginning...
50 Sides of Worthing with Jean Raleigh
Here & Now spoke to Jean Raleigh, who runs Worthing’s first zero waste shop Larder on Montague Street and is part of the team behind Plastic Free Worthing. Why Worthing?We often hear about the plastic pollution in the oceans, but many don’t realise...
What’s on this weekend? What are you up to?
If you are looking for things to do this weekend, check out our listings guide for what’s going on. Here’s some stuff we’ve picked out. Fri 23 Aug SMOKESTACK 8pm. Wax Cactus. For those who love the blues, it doesn’t get much more authentic than this. Latin...
What’s on this weekend? What are you up to?
IMAGE: Milnerpics Photography If you are looking for things to do this weekend, check out our listings guide for what’s going on. Here’s some stuff we’ve picked out.Fri 9 - Sun 11 AugWorthing Summer Cinema various times. Denton Gardens. There's something...
What’s on this weekend? What are you up to?
IMAGE: @louisajaynec If you are looking for things to do this weekend, check out our listings guide for what’s going on. Here’s some stuff we’ve picked out. Until Sun 18 Aug Small Wonders Colonnade House. Art exhibition by Katie Bird inspired by the...
What’s on this weekend? What are you up to?
IMAGE: Worthing Rowing Club by Joel Dinning If you are looking for things to do this weekend, check out our listings guide for what’s going on. Here’s some stuff we’ve picked out. Until Sun 4 Aug Art Exhibition 8am-5pm. Ferring Village Hall. Whether you...
What’s on this weekend? What are you up to?
IMAGE: @Maddisonelder If you are looking for things to do this weekend, check out our listings guide for what’s going on. Here’s some stuff we’ve picked out.Fri 26 - Sun 28 JulWorthing Lions Festival various times. Join in the fun and watch the Fireworks...
That’ll learn ’em!
Paulo Coelho, the Brazilian author of The Alchemist, once said, “A child can teach an adult three things: to be happy for no reason, to always be busy with something, and to know how to demand with all his might that which he desires.”
What’s on this weekend? What are you up to?
IMAGE: @t_a_photographer If you are looking for things to do this weekend, check out our listings guide for what’s going on. Here’s some stuff we’ve picked out. Until 21 Jul Oh It Could Be So Much Worse! Colonnade House. Mixed-media art exhibition of...
How to (still) be young in Worthing
Yo yo yo! It’s Eden Green back on the mike! Only this time she’s 16 and much wiser.IF YOU’VE NO IDEA WHAT I’M ON ABOUT, I shall enlighten you dear reader: in March 2018, I completed my work experience at Here & Now magazine where I wrote a sensational...
We’re the generation, we’re the inspiration
IMAGE: Youth Strike 4 Climate WorthingProtecting the environment is one of the most pressing concerns for young people today, and more and more of them are making sure that their voices are heard with national movements springing up to fight for their...
50 Sides of Worthing with Libin Mohamed
Here & Now chatted to Libin Mohamed, a 15-year-old who came to the UK as a refugee from Somalia after her mother was shot and wounded. NOW SETTLED IN WORTHING, Libin combines caring for her mother with her studies, volunteering as a Youth Advisor for...
The Life and Times of Dave Fenton of The Vapors
DAVE FENTON MOVED TO WORTHING A YEAR AGO. Now the Time Machine materialises in his back garden to sweep him off. He’s best known for being frontman of The Vapors, and they, in turn, are best known for one monster hit, ‘Turning Japanese’, but there’s more to his life than that.
What’s on this weekend? What are you up to?
If you are looking for things to do this weekend, check out our listings guide for what’s going on. Here’s some stuff we’ve picked out. Fri 12 - Sun 14 Jul Folk by the Water various times. West Street Loft Art Centre (SHM). A host of local music talent,...
What’s on this weekend? What are you up to?
IMAGE: @kasparsphoto.com If you are looking for things to do this weekend, check out our listings guide for what’s going on. Here’s some stuff we’ve picked out. Fri 5 Jul Screen on the Green: Bohemian Rhapsody 6 – 10.15pm. Worthing College. Watch the...
What’s on this weekend? What are you up to?
IMAGE: @merkleandme If you are looking for things to do this weekend, check out our listings guide for what’s going on. Here’s some stuff we’ve picked out. Fri 28 Jun Proud Prom. 7.30 – 11.30pm. Grand Victorian Hotel. Worthing Pride. The event is inclusive...
What’s on this weekend? What are you up to?
IMAGE: ‘Worthing Pier’ by Emma Bennett. Worthing Artists Open Houses Venue 50, 6-8 Marine Parade. If you are looking for things to do this weekend, check out our listings guide for what’s going on. Here’s some stuff we’ve picked out. Fri 21 Jun - Sun 23...
Rob Watson: Big Corporation (and beyond) 1989 – present
Not every rock’n’roll tale ends with stadium gigs, gold discs and blathering to Graham Norton on late night TV. 99% do not.
Worthing Lions Festival 2019
Hear Worthing roar when the fabulous Lions Summer Festival rolls into town from Saturday 20 July to Saturday 10 August this year. Find out more info in the July issue 4-8.
The drinks are on us!
Fancy a tipple? We spoke to Worthing’s mixologists and bartenders to find out what makes those in the know say hello.
Glow with the flow – Tide of Light 2019
Where once was retribution spat, where bonfire boys made fright, where seas of stagnant darkness sat, there flows a tide of light.
What’s on this weekend? What are you up to?
If you are looking for things to do this weekend, check out our listings guide for what’s going on. Here’s some stuff we’ve picked out.Fri 14 JunZOG 4.30pm. Zog is so eager to win a golden star at Madam Dragon’s school, where dragons learn all the things...
What’s on this weekend? What are you up to?
If you are looking for things to do this weekend, check out our listings guide for what’s going on. Here’s some stuff we’ve picked out.Ongoing – Sun 9 Junm(Other) 10am. Colonnade House. 11 artist-mothers come together to reflect upon their experiences of...
What’s on this weekend? What are you up to?
If you are looking for things to do this weekend, check out our listings guide for what’s going on. Here’s some stuff we’ve picked out. Fri 31 May - Sun 2 Jun East Beach Artists Collective Colonnade House. Original work from some local artists. FREE....
Worthing Artists Open Houses 2019
Artists all over Worthing are putting their art on show for three summer weekends, and you are invited to come along and enjoy it all. In venues throughout the borough, the work of over 200 artists will be on display – some of it for sale.
Steamhammer: Part 2 (1968 – 1971)
Last month the Time Machine followed Steve Davey from his Worthing childhood to London and the initial success of Steamhammer, the band for whom he played bass.
Top spots for beachfront eats
Beach House. It was a tough call choosing between all the eateries these guys run because they really know how to nail alfresco eating, but Beach House just inched it thanks to their upgraded sun deck and seafront location.
Community Matters – Worthing Rowing Club
Rowing is one of those sports at which Britons are supposed to excel, because it involves sitting down and using expensive pieces of equipment like a boat or a bike or a horse.But as a community activity, it probably struggles unfairly against its own...
Creative careers with Worthing High School
Here & Now teamed up with Patt Fallon of Bald Designs to deliver a design brief to Worthing High Year 9 students as part of a creative careers project. HANNAH MITCHELL produced the winning design, making a 3D image, which was selected to feature as...
50 Sides of Worthing with Henna Chowdhury
HERE & NOW CHATTED TO HENNA CHOWDHURY, a British-Asian mother of three girls who has lived in Worthing for over 30 years, works as a receptionist at a GP surgery in the town centre and has just been elected as the Labour councillor for Gaisford Ward....
Let’s go to Broadwater!
Head up the A27 out of town and you’ll hit Broadwater, home of the oldest cricket club in Worthing and a rather snazzy triangular green. Here’s our pick of what to do…
High Roller: Worthing Observation Wheel (WOW)
Worthing is on the up – and this time, we’re talking literally. This summer, the landmark Worthing Observation Wheel (or WOW) arrives on the prom at a record-breaking 46 metres tall, making it the largest observation wheel on the south coast.
Steamhammer: Part 1 (1968 – 1970)
Of the hundreds of bands Worthing has given the world, a few have gone on to international success. This century the likes of Royal Blood and The Ordinary Boys carved a name for themselves (the Time Machine will reach them eventually), but they were far from the first.
Meet Wheelchair Racer, Nathan Freeman
Meet wheelchair racer Nathan, challenging the limitations of disability After surgery resulted in being classed as a ‘wheelchair user’, Nathan Freeman was determined to find a sport that filled him with excitement and passion. Nathan, who has cerebral palsy, was...
Plastic Fantastic
Even in the long and uneven history of awards ceremonies, I doubt that many people have won an award for something they haven’t done yet. But that’s precisely what happened earlier this year to the organisers of Plastic Free Worthing when the people of this town voted...
50 Sides With Phil Duckett
We caught up with Phil Duckett, co-owner of Worthing Pier’s Southern Pavilion, after the pier was crowned Pier of the Year 2019, the second time the Grade II-listed Art Deco structure has been awarded the title. Congratulations on the win! Thanks! The exciting thing...
Part 1: Have a Field Day
WHETHER YOUR IDEA OF A FESTIVAL is a night under the stars, joining in an impromptu ceilidh, running around with the kids chasing bubbles or barrel-loads of beer, we’ve got something to suit all tastes and budgets in our Here & Now 2019 festival guide. Worthing...
Fever Pitch: Interview with Kenny Tutt
You must have heard that Worthing’s very own Kenny Tutt won MasterChef last year, and this month his much-anticipated restaurant Pitch opens. Here & Now caught up with Kenny to see how he’s holding up!
Bar 42: 2011 – Present
Converted from a Victorian terraced house to Waldorf’s Café in the 1960s, 42 Marine Parade initially served ice cream with a dash of rock’n’roll spirit. By the mid-80s it had become the Boat and Anchor pub, with netting and plastic lobsters on the ceiling and a...
All of Worthing’s a Stage
Too long seen as out-of-the-way, independent theatre in Worthing is quietly starting to make some noise.
3 Choirs – An Evening of Gospel & Soul
Saturday 22 June 7.30pm, St Paul’s 3 Choirs – An Evening of Gospel & Soul returns to Worthing in June for the third year running, this year with renowned choral director and vocal coach Mark De-Lisser as guest director. Famed for arranging Stand by Me for the...
Walk This Way – Worthing Children’s Parade 2019
There will be a day in June, hopefully a gloriously sunny one, when the streets of Worthing are full of Gangsta Grannies, Demon Dentists, Bad Dads and even the occasional Mr Stink.
Artist Profile: Interview with Marie Vickers
Here & Now spoke to Worthing-based artist Marie Vickers, whose work featured in the recent West Sussex Art Society’s exhibition at Colonnade House, about her development as an artist and her inspiration.
Easter Fun for Big Kids (and Small) – Easter Holidays 2019
Searching for fun things to do with your kids this February Half-Term? Look no further! From becoming the next Bake Off star to bouncing on giant bouncy castles, we have the ultimate list of events for your kids to enjoy in and around Worthing. Even Fortnite plate painting is included!
Sunny Worthing Awards Winners 2019
You voted. They won! Last month, we at Here & Now ensconced ourselves front and centre at Worthing Pier’s Southern Pavilion and had a fabulous time at the latest Sunny Worthing Awards. Compered this year by Bob Smytherman, the awards recognise business and...
50 Sides of Worthing with Brenock O’Connor
For the watch As we gear up for the final season of HBO’s Game of Thrones, Here & Now chatted to Worthing-born and bred Brenock O’Connor, who as farm boy-turned-steward Olly stabbed fan favourite Jon Snow through the heart (and in the back) right at the end of...
Here & Now Live! Colonnade House, 19 – 24 March 2019
Here & Now Live! We’re live, we’re loud and we’re listening! Here & Now is taking up residence at Colonnade House 19 – 24 March. Come and tell us about the #stuffthatmatters to you in Worthing. Check out the events below and get involved! Drop in to meet the...
So You’ve Never Been To… SUSSEXDIGITAL
Started by Mark Ford, WorthingDigital is just one part of SussexDigital, a county-wide collection of groups that run digitally-focused events. Most are held in Worthing, Horsham and Hastings but we are always looking to add to this list.
What She Said: Women of Worthing Speak
WOMEN OF WORTHING, be proud of where you come from! At Here & Now to mark International Women’s Day we’ve looked at some of the inspiring women who’ve lived, studied and worked in our town and surrounding areas. Each of these women has argued, fought, strived or...
Shirley Western: Part 2 (1973 – Present)
Last month the Time Machine followed singer Shirley Western from her childhood through to her performing in swinging 60s London with Ken Mackintosh and his Orchestra, hanging out with The Beatles, Shirley Bassey and the Queen Mother, and appearing regularly on BBC Radio.
West Sussex Art Society 90th Anniversary
THE SOCIETY WAS FOUNDED IN 1929, by Mrs J M Bull, as the Worthing and District Sketch Club, Initially there were 30 members.
Things To Do With Kids – February Half Term
Searching for fun things to do with your kids this February Half-Term? Look no further! From becoming the next Bake Off star to bouncing on giant bouncy castles, we have the ultimate list of events for your kids to enjoy in and around Worthing. Even Fortnite plate painting is included!
Fantastic Stories and Where to Find Them
Storytelling seems to be something we crave when the nights draw in and the weather chills. Not too long ago, people clustered around the fire to tell tales on a wintry night, and a good storyteller was valuable to the family and the community.
The Art of Noise
More and more creative people are choosing Worthing as their home town. People like choreographer Jennifer Irons and audio visual artist Zach Walker, who together form makeAMPLIFY.
Shirley Western: Part 1 (1936-1973)
In the late 1970s and first half of the ‘80s, the Shirley Western Showband was a well-loved fixture of Worthing’s entertainment scene. Every Thursday night at the Pavilion and Saturday night at the Assembly Hall they’d bring a dose of glamour and big band panache to the town.
Lights! Camera! WORTHING!
Ever since William Laurie Dickson arrived in Worthing in 1898 with a horse-drawn camera and a plan to capture English seaside scenes in motion, our town has been in love with films and film-making.
So you’ve never been to a… MICROPUB
Why go? For the range of quality local beer and ales on tap. For the company of passionate, knowledgeable owners, who are proud of their independence and fiercely community-minded.
Sunny Worthing Awards 2019
Congratulations to everyone that has been nominated for an award this year! If you’d like to get your hands on a ticket or two, here is what you need to know.
Better Business Show 2019
Come and learn from the experts, be inspired by the speakers, snap up the show offers and leave with a wealth of information and those all-important connections to build your business at The Better Business Show, Worthing 2019.
A Stroll Around the Sculptures in Shoreham & Adur
Fascinating Adur. Regretting that extra helping of Christmas pud? Whether it’s a hike up Cissbury Ring or a stroll along the prom, we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to bracing ways to burn off the post-Christmas blues.
The Tide is Turning for Plastic Pollution
We are a town by the sea, making water and plastic pollution key issues for us as a community, so it’s no surprise to see movements towards zero waste and plastic free living growing in Worthing.
Volunteer in 2019
There’s an episode of Friends in which Phoebe spends an entire day trying to find an act of kindness that doesn’t deliver some sort of benefit to the person doing the deed.
Worthing Local Gig Photos 2016-17
This month’s Time Machine offers a photo gallery interlude courtesy of one of Worthing’s most devoted gig-goers. Since his retirement in 2013, Rod Cohen and his camera have been a regular feature on the town’s small but devoted micro-gig circuit.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Worthing, Monday 31 December 2018
LOOKING FOR THINGS TO DO NEW YEARS EVE? We've listed a bunch of prosecco-popping events to help you celebrate the annual countdown right here in Worthing. Get your glad rags ready because you’ve got a party to go to! Inappropriate Handclap. 9pm. Worthing Pier. More...
Making Spirits Bright
In case it’s escaped your attention, Christmas is coming and the Goose is getting…well, packed with revellers. Maybe you’re meh about mince pies, cheesed off by carol singing, narked at the nativities and sick of St Nick.
Team Triumph
Sports Round Up As we approach the end of 2018, it is certainly worth looking back on what has been a significant year in Worthing sport. Let’s start where we left off: Worthing-based Murray Hambro has spent the past month in Sydney at the Invictus Games, an...
31 December 2017 – New Year’s Eve in Worthing
Just because you own a musical time machine, it doesn’t mean you have to keep going back decades, to the last century and all that. Sometimes it’s a blast to just pop back a year, maybe take a peek at what Worthing was up to on the 31 December 2017.
The Alternative Christmas Gift
If you’re racking your brains trying to think of a gift with a difference… Here’s our round up of fun alternatives to novelty socks, cheap perfume and wall-to-wall stationery sets.
Festive Things To Do In and Around Worthing
From glittering Christmas lights and ice skating to traditional markets and Christmas shows, here’s a few festive things we found for you to do in our December issue.
The Art of the Master copy
David Henty is an artist with a world wide reputation, built on his amazing ability to reproduce the work of other artists. He was always able to draw, copying from books, and then ‘livening up’ canvasses from his father’s antique business by adding detail precisely in the style of the original.
The Worthing Teen Music Scene 1964–1968 – One Woman’s Story
This month the Time Machine returns to the 1960s. We take the journey with local resident Denise Tayler who once “saw Jimi Hendrix for half a crown”. Her story is also one of how music forms bonds and enriches lives. It begins in London.
The Mission: Gigs For Kids
Here & Now meets Shoreham Allstars’ Dave O’Connell. It’s 10 years since bass player, guitarist, songwriter and tutor Dave O’Connell started Shoreham Allstars.
Lee Latchford-Evans’ backstage stories from panto!
Here & Now interviewed the lovely Lee Latchford-Evans (STEPS superstar) who stars as Aladdin in this year’s Worthing Theatres Panto.
Skeptics in the Pub 5th Birthday!
To celebrate their fifth birthday, Worthing’s ‘SKEPTICS IN THE PUB’ are holding a ‘WE ARE FIVE’ party, 24 Oct. Half of ‘The Infinite Monkey Cage’ giving a talk! We caught up with John from the Skeptics to give us the lowdown on the group. H&N: What’s this Skeptics...
30 YEARS OF TANK GIRL: From Worthing to Hollywood and Back again
Alan Martin, the writer and co-creator of ‘Tank Girl’ with Jamie Hewlett, talks to Here & Now about the origins in the late 80s, and what has happened to her in the past 30 years.
The Time CRASS played Worthing
CRASS Play Field Place Worthing, Saturday 6 June 1981 If The Sex Pistols kick-started the British punk movement and The Clash flashlit the possibility of social commentary, Crass actually lived punk as a political idea. They were punk’s conscience. Active between 1977...
Worthing Digital Interview Tom Cheesewright, a Futurist
Worthing Digital interview Tom Cheesewright, one of the most respected consultants and commentators on tomorrow’s world. As an Applied Futurist, Tom helps people and organisations to see what’s next and to build a coherent response.
50 Sides of Worthing with Ant Dickinson
Ant Dickinson and his business partner Barrie Reading are taking over Coast Cafe. Here & Now’s editor first met Ant in Feast many years ago, and recalls his cajoling customers into supporting the latest community events before asking, “do you want granary, brown or white on that…”
Worthing’s First Theatre Trail
I am so thrilled to be involved in Worthing’s first Theatre Trail. Worthing is emerging as a hub for creative talent and to have a platform to showcase the work of local actors makes this a really exciting time for us as a town.
September Art Roundup: Worthing Light Festival 2018
The season of mists and mellow fruitfulness begins. After the end of summer’s bright days, how can we welcome the return of darker evenings? At Worthing Light Festival!