The Worthing Podcast

The Worthing Podcast

News and Events in Worthing, West Sussex, presented by former BBC local radio and commercial radio presenter, and lifetime Worthing resident Patrick Woodward.

Episodes

28: The Worthing Podcast August 2025 - Cllr Sophie Cox

August 1, 2025 • 18 mins
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.
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The Worthing Podcast July 2025 - Jim Pollard and Beth Sarah

July 3, 2025 • 33 mins
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.
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27: Worthing Podcast May-June 2025 - Worthing Community Awards Event

June 2, 2025 • 12 mins
Patrick went to the awards event at Rooms Auditorium, attended by 200 people to honour Worthing's community stars.
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26: The Worthing Podcast April 2025 - Worthing Community Awards

April 16, 2025 • 8 mins
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.
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25: Worthing Podcast April 2025 - Parent Carers

April 4, 2025 • 21 mins
Patrick meets a parent carer from Worthing and finds out about the amazing work of West Sussex Parent Carer Forum.
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24: The Worthing Podcast March 2025 - Community Film Festival

March 17, 2025 • 15 mins
Patrick attended the Love and Light Community Film Festival in the Pavilion Atrium, and met charities and filmmakers using the power of film.
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23: Worthing Podcast January 2025 - Worthing's Repair, Reuse, Recycle

January 30, 2025 • 15 mins
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.
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22: The Worthing Podcast January 2025 - A New Year Wassail in Worthing

January 5, 2025 • 6 mins
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.
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21: The Worthing Podcast December 2024 - Craft Fairs, a Christmas single, and the meaning of the festive season.

December 5, 2024 • 23 mins
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 Chri...
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20: The Worthing Podcast November 2024 - Robin Hood - the Pantomime

November 20, 2024 • 18 mins
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
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19: The Worthing Podcast October 2024 - The Two Faced Twins and Community Thrive Fair

October 28, 2024 • 22 mins
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.
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18: The Worthing Podcast September 2024 - Broadfest and Superstar Arts

September 16, 2024 • 18 mins
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!
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17: The Worthing Podcast September 2024 -Worthing Food and Drink Festival

September 9, 2024 • 10 mins
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
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16: The Worthing Podcast September 2024 -Between the Blue and Green Film Festival

September 5, 2024 • 10 mins
Patrick Woodward speaks to the organisers of the festival whch runs from 7th - 14th September 2024.
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15: The Worthing Podcast August 2024 - The Glamour Club, and Cluedo 2

August 12, 2024 • 16 mins
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)
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14: The Worthing Podcast July 2024 - Worthing Lions Summer Festival

July 29, 2024 • 13 mins
A look around this year's Lions Summer festival which took place on 27th and 28th July.
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13: The Worthing Podcast May 2024 - Dad La Soul, and Samaritans National Walk

May 28, 2024 • 16 mins
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!)
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12: The Worthing Podcast April/May 2024. Exciting events and dedicated people.

May 1, 2024 • 28 mins
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
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11: The Worthing Podcast March 2024 - The Worthing Gang Show

March 18, 2024 • 11 mins
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/
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10: The Worthing Podcast March 2024 - the Rise, Fall, and Rise of the Guildbourne Centre

March 4, 2024 • 27 mins
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.
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