Green Cross Code Man
Wunt be druv
You are trying to sound reasonable now. Your initial posts were very unreasonable. 'The biggest toilet in Sussex'. That doesn't sound very adult or likely to cause mature discussion.
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Do you live in Worthing?
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Gabbafella
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- Aug 22, 2012
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My opinion of Worthing was obviously taken as a personal attack by some of the overly sensitive on here. It's obvious that if you disagree with people on here that it means they can abuse you, so let's just all agree that Worthing is a wondrous place full of happy faces, has no problems at all and everyone should live there.
That should keep people happy.
Your original comment wasn't really worthy of a discussion though was it?
Gabbafella
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- Aug 22, 2012
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No you're right, I was wrong for having an opinion on a forum, how very dare I.
But I've rectified that now by retracting everything I said to keep the eyes dry of the upset locals.
coagulantwolf
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- Jun 21, 2012
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Grew up in Worthing, lived a couple of other places. Currently living and working in London, am only 23.
Definitely my most favorite place to live Worthing. Have to admit I do enjoy coming back and one day wouldn't mind settling down here again.
Definitely my most favorite place to live Worthing. Have to admit I do enjoy coming back and one day wouldn't mind settling down here again.
If you want a discussion, it is normally best to ask a few questions....
You sound very stressed...May I suggest you go for a massage with a 'happy ending'.... There is a place in Worthing that does this I believe....
I can easily think of 5 places in Sussex far worse.
I reckon the residents of Worthing are celebrating the fact you have moved away. Hopefully you can find work elsewhere as well
BBassic
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- Jul 28, 2011
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Let's break this down:
You describe Worthing as a "toilet" and make sweeping generalisations about its inhabitants, cleanliness, odours etc.
You further insinuate that there's criminals everywhere stabbing and robbing with wanton abandon.
People then, quite correctly, challenge you on these remarks which prompts you to embark on a spectacular flounce and yet it's other people who are over-sensitive?
Gabbafella
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- Aug 22, 2012
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I rest my case about the pathetic comments.
Green Cross Code Man
Wunt be druv
The pathetic comments about Worthing?
And here's the previous "Let's move to...Worthing, West Sussex" > https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2006/nov/18/homes1
"Perfect for thirtysomethings priced out of Brighton (loads cheaper and far less skanky), Worthing's always been a cut above and has never suffered the seediness of other south-coast seasides."
Does every town get a go once every 10 years?
I grew up in worthing, moved to London & then returned 'home' to Sussex in hove. If I hadn't got a family & friends in hove with kids at school I would happily return there - but can't due to:
Extra London commute time
Wouldn't want to start again - new contacts / friends
'Slightly' less going for it socially than Brighton & hove
But if I did I would have:
A more child friendly beach
A much bigger house with a garage & big garden
& possibly a jet ski
To endure endless traffic jams everytime I left worthing
Extra London commute time
Wouldn't want to start again - new contacts / friends
'Slightly' less going for it socially than Brighton & hove
But if I did I would have:
A more child friendly beach
A much bigger house with a garage & big garden
& possibly a jet ski
To endure endless traffic jams everytime I left worthing
Papa Lazarou
Living in a De Zerbi wonderland
I lived in Shoreham for the first 25 years of the life, with a couple of stays in Southsea / Portsmouth whilst at Uni. Since 25 I've lived in Worthing and I love the place. When I first moved here, all of 23 years ago, it was a quiet place, clean and tidy, but with a large ageing population. It DID have 3 or 4 night-clubs, which was fine, but few really good pubs.
Ironically, Worthing has very few clubs (although I'm too old to attend in all honesty) but it does have a lot of new and interesting pubs and restaurants.
Worthing has it less appetising areas, but it's miles less grimy and squalid than large parts of Brighton.
Worthing in my view, is on a marked upswing, with money being invested both public and private. The seafront is now a great place to spend an evening, with a really array of places to eat and drink, and that will only encourage more investment, and more businesses to open up.
Also, the influx of elderly retirees in the 50s to 70s have now departed this mortal coil, and the demographic is much younger, which hopefully will drive planning policy a little more and we'll get the sort of developments to meet everyone's needs, not just building flats.
Having been a convert to Worthing, I love it. AND it's safe and perfect to bring up kids.
Ironically, Worthing has very few clubs (although I'm too old to attend in all honesty) but it does have a lot of new and interesting pubs and restaurants.
Worthing has it less appetising areas, but it's miles less grimy and squalid than large parts of Brighton.
Worthing in my view, is on a marked upswing, with money being invested both public and private. The seafront is now a great place to spend an evening, with a really array of places to eat and drink, and that will only encourage more investment, and more businesses to open up.
Also, the influx of elderly retirees in the 50s to 70s have now departed this mortal coil, and the demographic is much younger, which hopefully will drive planning policy a little more and we'll get the sort of developments to meet everyone's needs, not just building flats.
Having been a convert to Worthing, I love it. AND it's safe and perfect to bring up kids.
Worthing born and bred. Spent 15 years away in North Somerset and Bristol, and didn't expect to ever return, but here I am with my son going to The Vale as I did myself many years ago.
We live in Findon and spend very little time in and around the town centre, not going there from one week to the next. It's not brilliant for shopping and we head to Brighton as the variety there is that much richer.
The food and drink scene in Worthing has improved markedly over the last few years, and continues to do so. There are a large number of decent pubs now, and the list seems to be growing nearly every month. Nothing on Brighton, obviously, but enough to keep things interesting.
There does seem to be a growing 'street drinker' problem, however and I certainly watch carefully in the shadows on the seafront by Splashpoint after dark when out for a run. I'd read about there being some unsavoury incidents. "The Worthing Journal" page on Facebook often writes about them: https://www.facebook.com/permalink....5899833&id=160644263970746&match=ZHJpbmtlcg== although it always comes across as a bit Daily Mail.
Only last week in Brighton in the middle of the day I was walking back to the station and there was a large group of police surrounding 2 people who I would make a guess at being homeless and it was all kicking off massively. Drink and/or drugs had clearly been taken. I've never seen that in Worthing.
I was also surprised, on Worthing Pier a couple of weeks ago, for there to be a group of lads who I'd put as 13-14 openly smoking a joint, only pausing for one of them to phone his Mum and ask "is it alright if I stay out until 8?" Maybe I'm a bit naive and this is par for the course nowadays.
So, it has good bits and less good bits, but I suspect there are considerably worse places to live, both in Sussex and beyond.
We live in Findon and spend very little time in and around the town centre, not going there from one week to the next. It's not brilliant for shopping and we head to Brighton as the variety there is that much richer.
The food and drink scene in Worthing has improved markedly over the last few years, and continues to do so. There are a large number of decent pubs now, and the list seems to be growing nearly every month. Nothing on Brighton, obviously, but enough to keep things interesting.
There does seem to be a growing 'street drinker' problem, however and I certainly watch carefully in the shadows on the seafront by Splashpoint after dark when out for a run. I'd read about there being some unsavoury incidents. "The Worthing Journal" page on Facebook often writes about them: https://www.facebook.com/permalink....5899833&id=160644263970746&match=ZHJpbmtlcg== although it always comes across as a bit Daily Mail.
Only last week in Brighton in the middle of the day I was walking back to the station and there was a large group of police surrounding 2 people who I would make a guess at being homeless and it was all kicking off massively. Drink and/or drugs had clearly been taken. I've never seen that in Worthing.
I was also surprised, on Worthing Pier a couple of weeks ago, for there to be a group of lads who I'd put as 13-14 openly smoking a joint, only pausing for one of them to phone his Mum and ask "is it alright if I stay out until 8?" Maybe I'm a bit naive and this is par for the course nowadays.
So, it has good bits and less good bits, but I suspect there are considerably worse places to live, both in Sussex and beyond.
Whoislloydy
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Unfortunately i do, anyone want to swap. PLEASE. GET ME OUT OF HERE.
wigman
Well-known member
Worthing to be fair is not a bad place.
It has a nice prom, some good pubs / bars as well as eateries.
However, Montague Street has declined over the years,
The Guildbourne Centre needs a revamp and Teville Gate is an eyesore.
There are some unsavouries like all places, but there are far worse places in the world to live.
Also Worthing is more Albion than Brighton.
It has a nice prom, some good pubs / bars as well as eateries.
However, Montague Street has declined over the years,
The Guildbourne Centre needs a revamp and Teville Gate is an eyesore.
There are some unsavouries like all places, but there are far worse places in the world to live.
Also Worthing is more Albion than Brighton.
Papa Lazarou
Living in a De Zerbi wonderland
Very true - that's because we haven't seen the same level of London migration as Brighton, plus of course a lot of people originally from Brighton have been forced out as the cost of living rose