The Worthing Podcast

Worthing Musuem has just re-opened following a complete reimagining of the layout and displays. Patrick spoke to Head of Museums Gerry Connoly. Pictured is Gerry alongside one of the museum's showpieces, a 16th century silk fabric.

Patrick talks to Lamorna Parnell, founder of the social group Worthing Well-Being Walks, which recently celebrated its 2nd birthday, and has proved hugely successful. He also joins a walk and meets some of the walkers.

In an inspiring, frank and moving conversation, Patrick talks to local author and speaker Ann Marie Lovejoy Bruce Kerr about her work with Dementia, her fight with cancer, her tragic bereavement, her lively faith, and an upcoming care and community showcase in Worthing.

Patrick meets Worthing's Mayor, Councillor Cathy Glynn Davies, to talk about the mayoral role, it's history, the challenges of politics today, and the joys of Christmas.

Patrick takes a tour of the new accomodation for rough sleepers in Worthing, Skywaves House, operated by Turning Tides.

With Worthing Borough Council set to close, we explore what's happening on local government reorganisation, with Worthing Council leader Cllr Sophie Cox, and local journalist Jamie Hailstone.

This month we focus on the arts in Worthing, and we meet author Jim Pollard , and singer/songwriter Beth Sarah . Jim's new book, Isla , explores issues of love, loss, judgement and secrets, and Beth talks about Worthing's local music scene,  of joy and pain, and supporting KT Tunstal.

Patrick went to the awards event at Rooms Auditorium, attended by 200 people to honour Worthing's community stars.

In advance of this year's Worthing Community Awards, Patrick talks to organiser Mel Peters, and one of last year's winners Nicci Parish. Pic shows Mel with Lisa, winner of last year's Disabililty Awareness Award.

Patrick meets a parent carer from Worthing and finds out about the amazing work of West Sussex Parent Carer Forum.

Patrick attended the Love and Light Community Film Festival in the Pavilion Atrium, and met charities and filmmakers using the power of film.

Alternatives to throwing away old stuff in Worthing - the Repair Cafe, and a new venture by West Sussex County Council. Pic - Gareth and Katy at the Reuse Shop at Worthing Recycling Centre.

A fun event to start off the year . A Wassail was held on Saturday 4th January at the Community Orchard in Findon Valley.  Patrick was there to cheer on the crowd.

Patrick visits a Christmas craft fair and discovers how it links to a Christian view of the festive season, and we play a new single by a local artist which is tipped for Christmas No 1 this year! Music: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/roger-gabalda/winters-tale License code: STHKBLDMUAXWEZRG Deck the Halls Main Version by Kevin Mcloud Uppbeat 9985 A Cold December by...

Patrick is joined by new assistant Solveig Avina to find out about Worthing Threatres' new panto, Robin Hood.  He talks to stars Paul Giddings and Nigel Clarke (CBeebies) about all the fun of the panto.  (Oh yes he does..."!) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/the-festive-fairy License code: UA8BTGIDHVZF4LDS

Patrick meets Gemma and Stella, local artists who inspire schoolchildren to do art.  And he visits the Community Thrive Fair, bringing together community and sustainability causes in Worthing.

Patrick Woodward visits Superstar Arts to find out how this Worthing charity is offering hope and meaning to adults with learning difficulties, and then finds out about Broadfest - the last major outdoor event of the summer, taking place this weekend!

Join Patrick as he visits this premier festival in Worthing and talks to stall holders. (pic Worthing Town Centre Business Improvement District) Also available as a video on World of Worthing: https://www.youtube.com/@worldofworthing

Patrick Woodward speaks to the organisers of the festival whch runs from 7th - 14th September 2024.

Patrick Woodward finds out about a scheme to help combat loneliness, and previews a new comedy coming to the Connaught Theatre in September. (Pictured Town Crier Bob, and Janice & friends from the Glamour Club)

A look around this year's Lions Summer festival which took place on 27th and 28th July.

This month Patrick finds out about a charity aiming to combat loneliness and isolation in dads, and why up to 100 people from all over the UK are walking for their favourite causes this June. (pic - a recent Dad la Soul Playdate!)

This month Patrick meets Andy's Angels, and hears about the Worthing Festival and Worthing Community Awards. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/blue-sea License code: FF7C21OM7LUEEZA8

A look forward to the "Gee It's a Wonderful Life", the Worthing Gang Show, on stage 10th - 13th April. Plus some more news from Worthing. https://wtm.uk/gang-show-2024/

Worthing's 1970s promise of a new glitzy shopping experience fell flat, but now things may be changing.  We look round the Guildbourne Centre with its thriving community of businesses, including the new B & M store.