October 6th, 2021
Investigations in the sewers below Worthing have discovered enough heat to power a pioneering new energy network, a report says.
The discovery is the latest stage of ambitious plans by Worthing Borough Council to link public sector buildings in the borough to an environmentally-friendly heat source thus replacing gas boilers and reducing carbon emissions by up to 90 per cent.
The Council has pledged to become carbon neutral by 2030 and gas consumed in its buildings makes up one third of emissions.
Called the Worthing Heat Network (WHN) the scheme will link up 27 buildings including the Town Hall, library, hospital, leisure centres, law courts, police building and possibly even schools.
In an update on WHN, a report to the Council’s Joint Strategic Committee (JSC) says investigation of the sewers under the town has revealed that they contain more than enough heat to replace gas boilers in public buildings. A centralised heat pump will be used to turn heat from the wastewater in the sewer into usable heat for buildings..
The report says the Council has been successful in obtaining more than £5m from the government’s Heat Networks Investment Programme (HNIP) for preparatory work, initial construction and to secure a partner to part-finance, design, build, own and operate the entire network. Later stages could see the network extended to more premises across the borough.
The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has identified the Worthing project as a pathfinder which could be used by local authorities across the country, working with partners, to remove the reliance of buildings on gas heating and thus help slash carbon emissions which are the main cause of global warming.
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October 1st, 2021
Yesterday the organisers held an emergency meeting to discuss the worsening weather conditions for Saturday and unfortunately have had to make the difficult decision to postpone the Broadfest event this Saturday. The organising team said "This is not only hugely frustrating for ourselves but we understand it is disappointing for you, the local community and Vendors. We really appreciate the support you have all given us throughout the last 3 weeks and we are pleased to say that the event will only be postponed and not cancelled. We hope you all understand and we will look forward to seeing you all at BroadFest when an alternative date is decided. Thank you again for your support and understanding."
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September 29th, 2021
This Sunday 3rd October, join Amberley Museum in a celebration of the creation of the West Sussex Museum.
In October 1978 there was an Autumn Gathering at the Museum which bought together enthusiasts from different areas of historic collections, heritage crafts and transport. This encouraged the growth of the Museum collections and lead to the official opening of the Museum in 1979.
Since 1978, on every first Sunday of October, an Autumn Gathering has taken place to celebrate the Museum, its collections, Volunteers and to show a number of historic vehicles that have visited the Museum over the years.
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September 28th, 2021
The organisers of Worthing Mental Health Awareness Week (WMHAW) are pleased to confirm that the 9th annual event will take place at Offington Church.
The full programme can be found at www.worthingmentalhealthweek.co.uk shortly, on Faceook and via #WMHAW21 on Twitter and in the centre spread of ALL 6 Inside Magazines October edition!
The online platforms will be regularly updated leading up to and during the week itself.
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HEAT FROM UNDER OUR FEET COULD SEE WORTHING LEAD WAY ON PIONEERING ENERGY NETWORK
Investigations in the sewers below Worthing have discovered enough heat to power a pioneering new energy network, a report says.The discovery is the latest stage of ambitious plans by Worthing Borough Council to link public sector buildings in the borough to an environmentally-friendly heat source thus replacing gas boilers and reducing carbon emissions by up to 90 per cent.
The Council has pledged to become carbon neutral by 2030 and gas consumed in its buildings makes up one third of emissions.
Called the Worthing Heat Network (WHN) the scheme will link up 27 buildings including the Town Hall, library, hospital, leisure centres, law courts, police building and possibly even schools.
In an update on WHN, a report to the Council’s Joint Strategic Committee (JSC) says investigation of the sewers under the town has revealed that they contain more than enough heat to replace gas boilers in public buildings. A centralised heat pump will be used to turn heat from the wastewater in the sewer into usable heat for buildings..
The report says the Council has been successful in obtaining more than £5m from the government’s Heat Networks Investment Programme (HNIP) for preparatory work, initial construction and to secure a partner to part-finance, design, build, own and operate the entire network. Later stages could see the network extended to more premises across the borough.
The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has identified the Worthing project as a pathfinder which could be used by local authorities across the country, working with partners, to remove the reliance of buildings on gas heating and thus help slash carbon emissions which are the main cause of global warming.
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October 1st, 2021
Broadfest Cancelled Due to Thunder and Lightening Forecast
Yesterday the organisers held an emergency meeting to discuss the worsening weather conditions for Saturday and unfortunately have had to make the difficult decision to postpone the Broadfest event this Saturday. The organising team said "This is not only hugely frustrating for ourselves but we understand it is disappointing for you, the local community and Vendors. We really appreciate the support you have all given us throughout the last 3 weeks and we are pleased to say that the event will only be postponed and not cancelled. We hope you all understand and we will look forward to seeing you all at BroadFest when an alternative date is decided. Thank you again for your support and understanding."Read More
September 29th, 2021
Special Autumn Gathering at Amberley Museum this Sunday!
This Sunday 3rd October, join Amberley Museum in a celebration of the creation of the West Sussex Museum. In October 1978 there was an Autumn Gathering at the Museum which bought together enthusiasts from different areas of historic collections, heritage crafts and transport. This encouraged the growth of the Museum collections and lead to the official opening of the Museum in 1979.
Since 1978, on every first Sunday of October, an Autumn Gathering has taken place to celebrate the Museum, its collections, Volunteers and to show a number of historic vehicles that have visited the Museum over the years.
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September 28th, 2021
Worthing Mental Health Awareness Week 4th - 9th October 2021
The organisers of Worthing Mental Health Awareness Week (WMHAW) are pleased to confirm that the 9th annual event will take place at Offington Church. The full programme can be found at www.worthingmentalhealthweek.co.uk shortly, on Faceook and via #WMHAW21 on Twitter and in the centre spread of ALL 6 Inside Magazines October edition!
The online platforms will be regularly updated leading up to and during the week itself.
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