The Splash FM Help Point
Supported by Saywell International, the aviation parts people supporting the local comunity.
If your charity or non profit making community organisation needs some help please email all the details to helppoint@splashfm.com
Declare your love at the British Heart Foundation
The British Heart Foundation shop in Chapel Road Worthing and Station Road Portslade are again inviting you to leave a message in their shop window this Valentine ’s Day and help raise money for the brilliant charity.
You can chose from a £1 or £2 love note to whoever you want, or local businesses can advertise in the shop window for £10, £20 or £50. Call into the shop as soon as possible to donate and write a love note.
Don’t forget to have a look in the window to see if someone has left a note for you!
Portable Stereo urgently required!!
The over 60’s keep fit and dance group in Lancing are in desperate need of a portable stereo that plays both cassette and CD and records.
Their current sound system has broken and it needs replacing as soon as p[possible so the club, who support St Barnabas, can continue.
Please call Pat in 01903 754697 or email us at studio@splashfm.com if you can help
Pancake Olympics
The Pancake Olympics are coming to South Street in Worthing on Saturday February 18th at 12pm.
Organised by and raising funds for the Worthing Churches Homeless Project.
If you want to arrange a team, or if you want to form a team to represent local charities Guildcare, Link Romania, Ferring Country Centre, Worthing Scope or Worthing & Arun Mind then please call Worthing 227829
Donate your old winter coats
The Wilkinson store in The Guildbourne Shopping Centre, Worthing are urging its customers to help support their charity of the year, Age UK, by donating their old winter coats in a bid to help raise extra funds to keep elderly people in the community warm this winter.
The initiative sees collection points being put into Wilkinson stores this week for customers, and staff to donate their old winter coats to be sold on and loved again, through Age UK shops, with all profits going to Age UK’s vital winter warmth projects.
You will have the opportunity to donate until 31st January 2012.
Each winter, at least 250 elderly people die needlessly from the effects of cold weather, but with Age UK’s support older people can get benefits and grants to help with heating costs; get access to groceries during bad weather and gain some important human contact, for those who would otherwise have none.
Celebrities have already pledged their support, with Helen Mirren and Stella McCartney among others donating their old winter coats to help the cause.
Donate your old winter coats now, to your local Age UK branch, or at Wilkinson
Urgent need for newspapers!
Ferring Country Centre are in desperate need of old newspapers. The paper is used for essential bedding for the horses.
The centre is an independent charity that helps people with learning difficulties
Please drop all donations to the centre on Rife Way, Ferring or call 01903 245078 for more information.
Charity Cycle Ride
Link Romania are organising a charity cycle in Moldova from 19th - 27th May 2012
They are offering 20 people a unique opportunity to take part in their first ever sponsored Moldovan Cycle Ride in support of Link Romania’s many projects in Eastern Europe.
The ride will take place over six days (total 9 days) and go through some of the most exciting countryside and sights. You will be cycling 214 miles over six days
It costs around £500 per person including flights, accommodation, food, back up teams, kayaking etc
Plus proposed minimum sponsorship per rider of £1,500
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity - GO FOR IT
Please contact lisahector@linkromania.co.uk for more information or telephone 01903 529333
Can you spare just 2 hours a week to help change somebody’s life?
In early 2012, local family support service Hope House are aiming to have a volunteer service available in the local community for families affected by traumatic, distressing or complicated life events.
But they need your help!
They are looking for volunteers who are able to offer weekly support to a family who perhaps have a gap in their support network and need an extra hand, a voice or simply a pair of ears to talk to.
The volunteers will need to offer a minimum of just 2 hours a week and a commitment of 6 moths or more to a family is required. Each volunteer will be matched to a family to enable them to build up trust over a period of weeks and consistency is maintained.
This support could vary widely and could be anything from accompanying a patient to a medical appointment, having a coffee and a chat to help someone clear their mind or blow off some steam, they could help a child come to terms with changes in the family, sit in so carers can take a short break or help out with simple admin for the charity like form filling and telephone calls.
The project will cost approximately £22,000 to set up and run for one year.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or you wish to help raise funds by taking part in a sponsored event, holding a coffee morning or simply by donating some much needed set up funds, please call Fiona on 01903 202258 or email hopehouse@hotmail.co.uk
Alzheimer's Society – volunteers required
Alzheimer's Society in Sussex are currently looking for dedicated volunteers to join with existing or form new Volunteer Fundraising Groups in East, West and Mid Sussex and the surrounding villages.
The groups will start some exciting new fundraising events and activities in the local area as well as increasing dementia awareness.
The groups will be actively supporting the work done at the Alzheimer's Society by funding local services for people with dementia and their carers as well as raising funds towards research programmes into finding a cure for dementia.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or would like further information, please contact Kylie Prankerd (Community Fundraiser – Sussex) on 01403 276649 or email kylie.prankerd@alzheimers.org.uk
Make and meet at Broadwater Library!
It’s ‘Make and Meet’ at Broadwater Library on Fridays.
From 10.45am till 12pm, people can bring in their own craft projects, which could include knitting, quilting, painting or model making, or come and find inspiration for a new one.
The sessions are a great opportunity for people to share their skills and socialise.
There is also a selection of craft books available for people to browse and borrow.
For further information contact Broadwater Library, Dominion Road, Broadwater, on 01903 233244.
New under 9 football team for boys in Shoreham
There is a new under 9's boys football team that has been started to help local kids get into sport.
The new under 9’s team is under the umbrella of Shoreham's oldest football team Shoreham FC, which is now over 100 years old.
The team will train at Shoreham FC football ground at 10.30am every Saturday
If you want to join or to find out more at www.shorehamfcyouth.co.uk
Sompting Village Hall
Sompting Village Hall is hired out as a low-cost community facility, in particular to local recreational groups and charities needing a meeting space.
The Hall is situated in West Street, Sompting and offers homely, spacious and well-equipped facilities at a fraction of the cost that a commercial organisation would charge.
Find out more at www.somptingvillagehall.org
Southlanders Community Cafe
Southlanders Community Cafe, Wilmot Road, Shoreham are always on the look out for some more volunteers.
If you are interested or know someone who is, please click www.southlanders.org.uk/index_files/Page3912.htm
There’s always plenty going on at Southlanders Community Cafe, Wilmot Road, Shoreham
Mondays - 9am-12noon - Free to use Internet Cafe and UK-Online Centre. Coffee, tea & snacks plus information on upcoming events. Raffle. Book sale.
Fridays - 9am-10am Extend Exercise Sessions
Fridays - 10:30am-12noon Southlanders Learning Information Centre
Fridays - 10am-12 noon Tea, coffee & snacks. Free to use Internet Cafe and UK-Online Centre. Mobile Library every fortnight
Fridays - 12:30pm-1:30pm Friday Lunch Club - £4.75p for 2 courses
Find out more at www.southlanders.org.uk
Anyone4Theatre? is celebrating their 5th Anniversary
Anyone4Theatre?’ was founded in 2006 by Amelia Regnante. It is a non-profit making youth theatre project in Worthing, committed to providing teenagers with the opportunity to take part in shows and musicals, whatever their talents; be it performing, costume, make up, sound, lighting, props or just generally helping out!
A major principle behind A4T? is that it is fee-free. All the members actively participate in raising the money needed to stage the productions as well as meet the running costs for rehearsal halls, music, equipment etc. What makes the company special is that the productions are run completely by the young company members, under the direction of Amelia, from lighting to choreography and costume design! Everything from rehearsals to the show itself is produced by young people.
The Company is aimed at the 12-18 age bracket and the Junior Company, founded in 2008, includes ages 3-11.
To find out more about joining Anyone4Theatre? Click www.anyone4theatre.com
RSPCA - volunteers needed!
The RSPCA are searching for volunteer to help out with an array of tasks, ranging from fundraising, assisting in the shops and customer service to and having a say in key decisions as a branch trustee.
Many of the tasks they need help with could help you if you are struggling to find work to gain employment in the future or it could give school leavers and recent graduates that all-important work experience.
The RSPCA is a charity and receives no Government funding. It relies on members of the public to continue encouraging kindness and preventing cruelty to animals.
Experience is not necessary for many of the tasks, so whatever your forte in life, there should be something for you.
If you’re interested in getting involved then they can contact the RSPCA enquiries team on 0300 1234 555, click www.rspca.org.uk or contact your local branch to find out more.
Samuels Childrens Charity - Fundraising urgenty required
Samuels Childrens Charity is a new charity helping raise funds for families and children affected by cancer to have special days out
They are desperately in need of funds to help them continue their great work.
Full details of the charity and how you can help and get in touch you can go to their website info@samuelschildrenscharity.co.uk
WAM Worthing Parent Group - join the fun!
WAM is a very informal group of parents who get together for coffee or toddler mornings etc. They also organise evenings out for mums.
They are non profit making and all funds raised throughout the year go towards a Christmas party for all the kids.
To find out more you can call Elaine on 07922110132 or click www.wamworthingparentgroup.btck.co.uk
Stroke survivors and carers - Specialist taster classes
There are classes for stroke survivors and their carers every Monday at 1pm at the Maybridge Keystone Centre in Raleigh Way, Goring, just off the Strand.
Providing tailored exercise to follow on from physiotherapy; aiming to increase strength, mobility and independence
The class is concessionary and there is no charge for carers
Venue is disability friendly and has ample parking. You call to book for the next class on 01903 205 684
Voice for Disability - get involved!
Get involved with Voice for Disability at www.voicefordisability.org.uk
Become a fan on Facebook www.facebook.com/westsussexaction4disability
Receive their free quarterly newsletter
Become a regular donor or a trustee
Volunteer or Put on a fundraising event
How has Voice for Disability helped you? Tell them your stories
For more information you can call 01903 244 457
Worthing and surrounding area Fibromyalgia Support Group
Worthing and surrounding area Fibromyalgia Support Group meet every third Tuesday of the month between 7pm to 9.15pm.
They also have a monthly coffee morning which is on the last Monday of the month from 10.30am to 12.30pm
Please phone the information & helpline for venue on 08448872394 or find out more at www.fmswaws.org
Carers Support Service – new monthly support group
Carers Support Service is a new support group for all unpaid carers who are working with people with a mental health difficulty.
The meetings are held at Methold House, North Street, Worthing on the last Wednesday of each month between 5pm and 7pm.
You can meet with people in similar situations in a supportive and confidential environment. Learn how to manage stress, meet with their experienced Mental Health Support staff and other Mental Health Professionals.
For more information or a confidential chat, please telephone Sandra Bignell, Senior Mental Health Carers Support Worker, on 01903 528690.
Lancing Brass of the Royal British – various vacancies
Lancing Brass of the Royal British Legion has vacancies for percussionists and brass players of all kinds and levels.
There is also a learner band and tuition is available so don’t worry about your ability.
Lancing Brass carries out many concerts, some prestigious, some charitable, but above all, the members enjoy making music.
If you are interested then contact band secretary Martin Cornford on 01903 202373 or by e-mail: secretary@lancingbrass.org.uk
Dapper Snapper swim group – new members welcome
Dapper Snapper is a swim group for children 0-12years with specials needs held at Oakgrove College in Durrington on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.
They currently teach a wide range of children who have special needs and they have a great social side called Worthing Kids.
So if you think you may like to go for a swim or go along to their social events you can call 01903 717652 or email worthingkids@googlemail.com to find out more
Canadian servicemen information appeal
There is an appeal for information concerning the Canadian servicemen stationed in Worthing and West Sussex during WW2.
Pam Wilson is looking for people’s memories of the troops being stationed here, where they were billeted and also the girls that they married, who became war brides.
If you have any information or you wish to find out more you can contact Pam via her website www.canadianmemoriesww2.wordpress.com or call on 01903 244389
Worthing Churches Homeless Projects - voluteers needed
Worthing Churches Homeless Projects are seeking volunteers to help out in their projects during the Christmas period.
Christmas is a particularly hard time of year for their clients, so they try to make the festive season as special as they can; serving traditional Christmas dinner and providing entertainment throughout the period.
If you have time available, and feel you could help out over the festive season, get in touch with Claire at Worthing Churches Homeless Projects on 01903 227 825
Place Youth Centre - volunteers needed
The Place Youth Centre is based at 24 Marine Place in Worthing, just down the alleyway next to KFC.
They are a youth centre for young people from yr 7 -19 years old, and put on activities including cooking, team building, creative arts, opportunities for youth volunteering and a place to chill out with friends and meet new people.
The youth centre is open Tuesday and Thursdays between 7 - 9pm, Friday’s between 6pm and 9pm, and Saturdays between midday and 5pm.
If you’d like to find out more about The Place Youth Centre, contact Abi Burnage on 01903 234116
Place Youth Cafe - drop in centre for teens
"The Place Youth Café’ is a weekly drop-in for all young people between the ages of 16 -19 who are either at college or not working.
Sessions take place at 24 Marine Place in Worthing every Thursday from 11:30am-3:30pm
You can meet new friends, write CV's and talk to careers advisors about finding a college course or a job.
It’s free to be a part of and lunch is provided.
To find out more call Abi Burnage on 01903 234116
Power Living - weight loss for charity
Power Living is a friendly local Weight Loss Group and are challenging Worthing residents to lose weight before Christmas and help a local charity in the process.
Right now, some of their members are losing weight and collecting donations for the Worthing Churches Homeless Project to help spur them on.
Anyone who joins the group between now and Christmas will have 100% of their sign up fee donated straight to the Homeless Project.
So if you’re thinking about getting into shape, and would like to help out a worthy local cause in the process, you can find out more at
www.power-living.co.uk
Worthing Cats Protection - homes needed
The team at Worthing Cats Protection are in urgent need of new homes for the many foster cats in care at the moment
The cats that are re-homed are all health checked by a vet, micro-chipped, neutered, de-flead and de-wormed.
If you’re interested in adopting or fostering a cat, call Kathy on 01903 873 717 to find out more
Mind shop - donations required
The MIND Charity shop in Queens Parade on North Road in Lancing, are desperately in need of saleable clothes, bric-a-brac, toys, CD’s, DVD’s and books.
You can drop any donations to them at the shop or call them on 01903 75625
WADARS - Pet food donations required
The Worthing and District Animal Rescue Service (WADARS) are appealing for donations of pet food to help feed all the rescued dogs, cats and general wildlife they are dealing with.
The animal rescue team are working flat out at the moment and have dozens of animals to care for until suitable homes can be found. They all need feeding and the bill for WADARS and the fostering team is rising every day.
The charity is asking for donations of tins or sachets of wet or dry dog and cat food.
If you would like to make a donation of food you can drop it to the new WADARS head office at:
The Lodge
Durrington Cemetery
Findon Road
Worthing
BN14 0AA
You can drop it off between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday or if you are unable to get to the office you can call them on 0300 30 30 999 to arrange collection.
Worthing U3A - activities for the retired
The Worthing U3A is an organization offering the retired an opportunity to take part in educational, creative and leisure activities.
There are around fifty groups running, with activities including art, computers, dance, music, outings, poetry, rambling, scrabble, writing and more!
So if you want to enrich your life, make new friends and improve your skills, then call the Worthing U3A to find out more on 01903 247510
Cinnamon Trust - help required
The Cinnamon Trust is the only specialist National Charity for elderly people and their much loved, much needed companion animals.
When staying at home is no longer an option, the Cinnamon Trust has a list of pet friendly care and residential homes that happy to take residents with pets.
Also when a pet is bereaved the charity take on full, life time care or the animal.
They are currently looking for Care Homes and Sheltered Accommodation, to add to their Pet Friendly Care Home Register. If you know of, or work in, a home that would be happy to join the scheme, please contact Nicola.
You can email nicolabathe@cinnamon.org.uk or call 01736 757900.
You can also find out more about fundraising and volunteering at their website www.cinnamon.org.uk
SSAFA - help required
The local branch of the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) are looking for a local company who would be happy to donate some Banners that they can use at their Fundraising Events.
The Banners would be to explain who the SSAFA are and promote what they do.
The SSAFA are a national charity who give support to the members and families of our Armed Forces.
If you can help in any way or would like further information, please contact Harry Maplesden on Worthing 521349.
Homestart - volunteers needed
Homestart are a charity covering the Worthing and Adur area who support local families with young children going through difficulties including bereavement and post natal depression.
They will soon be running another training course for new Volunteers who would like to get involved with the Charity.
For further information, please contact Naomi Elliott on Worthing 236916 or by email at naomi.elliott@wahomestart.org.uk
St Peters Knit and Natter - wool donations needed
St Peters “Knit and Natter” group in Sompting knit items for the baby unit at Worthing Hospital and for Link Romania.
They are seeking donations of any ply Wool, so that they can continue with their good work supporting these local beneficiaries.
You can leave any donations at the Link Romania warehouse in Park Road, Worthing, or call Margaret on Worthing 762079 for collection.
Parley - business sponsorship required
Local charity Parley helps Children who were born with a rare form of Spina Bifida.
It is an information website that has been created to provide support to parents with a child who has a long or short term medical condition.
If you are a local company or organisation and you would like to sponsor promotional items that will promote both Parley and your company then they would love to hear from you.
These items include:
Canvas bags, shopping bags, shopping coin tokens, flyers, mugs and pens
Find out more from www.parleyonline.co.uk
The Worthing Churches Homeless Projects - donations needed
The Worthing Churches Homeless Projects urgently need Men's clothing for their clients experiencing homelessness.
Warm clothes, underwear, jeans and sock are always gratefully recived.
You can drop off donations to the St Clare's Day Centre in Marine Place (just behind Debenhams) between 9am and 12pm daily or you can call Worthing 227829 to arrange collection.
Fibromyalgia Syndrome - support group
A new Fibromyalgia Syndrome support group has been launched to support sufferers and let them know there is help for them and they are not alone.
The Monthly meetings are on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Ferring Baptist Church on Greystoke Road in Ferring.
Please contact Debbie on 07590 993928 for further information
Sussex Search and Rescue - fundraising needed
Local charity, Sussex Search and Rescue work with Sussex Police to help them locate vulnerable missing individuals. They have 30 volunteers who search and train to search in their spare time; no one takes a salary or expenses.
They are seeking to raise vital funds to enable them to continue with their work in the Worthing area.
To find out more, check out www.sussar.org or contact Dominic Mackonochie on 07782 132129.
Seaside Hospital Radio - volunteers needed
Seaside Hospital Radio, a Registered Charity, are seeking new members to
join its current team of volunteers. They are especially keen to hear from individuals with an Engineering background or interest who live in the Worthing or Shoreham areas.
They are looking for individuals who could spare a minimum of 1-2 hours per week, assisting with the engineering aspects of running a hospital radio station and maintenance of the studio equipment etc.
Seaside Hospital Radio are always on the lookout for new people to join their team of enthusiastic volunteers.
If you would like more information or a membership application form, please contact the Membership Secretary on 01273 446084, or email studio@seasidehr.com.
You can also find out more at www.seasidehr.com or by popping along to the studios at Southlands Hospital on Upper Shoreham Road in Shoreham.
The South Downs Film and Video - members needed
The South Downs Film and Video makers are looking for new members of all ages to help with the many tasks associated with film production.
This includes camera techniques, screenwriting, lighting, editing and acting.
If you are young and enthusiastic with creative ideas, you could join in and learn the tricks of the trade from the clubs many professional members.
The Club meets on the first and third Wednesdays at Ferring Village Hall at 7pm.
If you’d like to find out more about the South Downs Film and Video Makers, call 01903 265888 or just turn up at their next meeting.
Worthing and District branch of Cruse Bereavement Care - meeting details
Worthing and District branch of Cruse Bereavement Care provide counselling, practical advice and social activities following the loss of a loved one.
The Friendship Group meet every Tuesday evening from 7pm and have their Coffee Mornings every Thursday from 10am till 11.30am, both at the Beechwood Hall Hotel on Wykeham Road in Worthing.
Other Social events are also organised throughout the year.
If you want become involved with this organisation or you need to find out more following a bereavement, please call Worthing 205900.
The British Heart Foundation shop - donations required
The British Heart Foundation shop requires items for their Furniture and Electrical Store at 43 – 45 Chapel Road in Worthing.
Please donate any good quality furniture and electrical items to help raise funds to fight heart and circulatory disease.
Items required include Suites, Dining Tables, Beds, TV’s, Hi Fi’s and Washing Machines.
Collection can be arranged by calling 0844 499 4177
The Food Bank - donations required
The Food Bank are a local charity who provide emergency food provisions for individuals or families in times of crisis and they are always in need of supplies so they can be ready to distribute them in time of need.
They are particularly looking for non-perishable tinned or dry foods including:
- UHT Milk, Cereal, long life fruit juice and squash, sugar
- Jars or packets of cooking sauces
- Tinned tomatoes, tinned vegetables, tinned meat, tinned fruit
- Dry pasta, rice, instant mash, teabags, biscuits or snack bars
They are often collecting at local supermarkets but always welcome donations direct.
You can contact them to arrange a delivery or to find out more information by calling Worthing 821921
Worthing & District Scope - volunteers required
Worthing & District Scope is a local charity who supports people with Cerebral palsy and similar disabilities and they are currently looking for volunteers.
Help is required at their Saturday club on the last Saturday of the month. The club enables children with disabilities and their siblings to play and enjoy themselves, while parents and carers get to chat and socialise.
They are also looking for help at their day centre that provides social, community and skill based activities for adults with disabilities. You need to have skills and an interest in cooking, computers and community activities.
Their shops in Rectory Road and South Farm Road are run predominantly by volunteers and they are looking for anyone who could spare a few hours a week to sort donations or serve customers.
If you are interested in volunteering or would like an informal chat or more information please contact Pauline Fox on Worthing 522399 or visit their website at www.worthingscope.org
PAWS Animal Sanctuary - urgent donations required
PAWS Animal Sanctuary in Findon are desperately in need of funds to enable them to continue their work caring for ill and abandoned animals.
Recent Vets bills have used all of their savings and unless they can find additional funds, they will be forced to close.
To find out more about their work, or make a donation, please call Stacey or Sheila on Worthing 872734.
The Worthing branch of the National Childbirth Trust - volunteers needed
The Worthing branch of the National Childbirth Trust is looking to recruit volunteers to help make refreshments at their New Parent’s Drop In on a Friday morning between 10am and 12 noon, at the Durrington Family and Children’s Centre on Salvington Road, Worthing.
If you can help or know someone that can please call Tracey on 0870 421 4426 or email worthingnctdropin@yahoo.co.uk
Chestnut Tree House - volunteers needed
Chestnut Tree House is appealing for more volunteers to help out with various jobs and tasks around the house.
They are particularly looking for volunteers to help with gardening, maintenance, ironing, housework, reception duties and fundraising.
If you have a few hours to spare and would like to help your local hospice, they would love to hear from you, please call them on Worthing 871808.
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