ThriveAW magazine

Adur & Worthing Councils are taking a leadership role in helping to improve health and wellbeing in our communities.

Through ThriveAW magazine, a new positive and forward-looking digital magazine, we will keep residents, businesses, our partners and local community groups in touch with all the work which is being done, not only across key areas of the Councils, but also with and in the communities.

You can read issues of ThriveAW here:

Winter 2021/22

In this issue:

Welcome: An introduction from Cllr Kevin Boram and Cllr Dr Heather Mercer
Workplace health is the wheel deal
Flat out to create more homes
Material progress on route to community cohesion in lancing
Banking on residents and businesses to support food projects
Jasmine aims to be cut above thanks to kickstart scheme
Tackling cost of living crunch
Keep on running
Quitting for good
Pedalling a great re-cycling story
Community group is a storming success
Shedding fear of loneliness
Become a community champion
Olly's legacy: a scheme to spot the signs of suicide
Ask for Angela if you need help on a night out
Men are kicking off the weight
Getting support in Adur and Worthing Directory

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Summer 2021

In this issue:

Welcome: An introduction from Cllr Carson Albury and Cllr Sean McDonald
Discover The Great Outdoors
One-to-one support for school children impacted by COVID
Late nights, lollipops and flip flops
Getting more help for those who need it
One man's goal: To build a community club
Walk and talk
Tune in and unwind
In memory of Captain Tom
All aboard for a skate jam
Kickstarting young careers
Gateway to recovery grants
Cooking up a community kitchen
Support stepped up for renters at risk of homelessness
Getting support in Adur and Worthing Directory

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February 2021

In this issue:

Welcome: An intro from Cllr Kevin Boram and Cllr Dr Heather Mercer
Averting a housing crisis: finding homes for everyone
The one-stop way to get back to work
Dinner for two: overcoming loneliness
Job boost for young people
Running for good
Turning the tide: How Mark has found a new purpose in life
Heads up to youth safety
Getting back on your feet
Working to end digital poverty
Game on for ping pong!
Dishing up festive delights
Beating the booze
Take a break: new lunch & learn helps tackle stress
Online classes for healthy living
Getting support in Adur and Worthing Directory

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Summer 2020

In this issue:

Welcome: An intro from Cllr Carson Albury and Cllr Val Turner
Emergency response working in partnership to support our communities
Cooking skills for healthy eating habits
Award-winning community transport
Making time for volunteering
Improving patient health & wellbeing with social prescribing
Creating dementia-friendly communities
Making our communities safer for young people
Money mentoring scheme gets off the ground
Citizens Advice: Providing local support for 80 years
Supporting the emotional needs of young people
Children get off to a flying start in high school
Temporary housing programme gets underway
Innovative ways to tackle anti-social behaviour
Getting support in Adur and Worthing Directory

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Winter 2019/20

In this issue:

Welcome: An intro from Cllr David Simmons and Cllr Dr Heather Mercer
Tackling loneliness: Finding ways to end social isolation
Mind Over Matter: Intuitive thinking to help bring life-long changes
Streets Ahead: The community runs, walks and cycles its way to wellbeing
Safe and Secure Housing: New temporary homes as Council buys former care home
Passion for Music: Innovative new music project engages and inspires young people
Rough Sleeping: How Councils are using a multi-agency approach to combat rough sleeping
Happy Hearts: Teaching schoolchildren the importance of a good diet and exercise
Opening Doors to Tenants: Local media campaign helps save money on temporary accommodation
Community Alarms: Home devices to support independent living
Disabled Facilities Grants: Home repairs help Vera, a retired nurse
Mental Health First Aiders: Training up staff to recognise a colleague in need
Adur Diary: Activities and events in Adur
Worthing Diary: Activities and events in Worthing