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!

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Deck the Halls Main Version by Kevin Mcloud Uppbeat 9985

A Cold December by Chris Simmons

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..."!)

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