The Wonderful World of Oz, The Pantomime

The Fish Factory in Littlehampton sponsored the pantomime, “The Wonderful World of Oz”, which ran at The Windmill Entertainment Theatre in Littlehampton for three days between 19th-21st December. The panto was put on by Curtain Call which is a not-for-profit performing arts organisation dedicated to providing all members of the community access to theatre musical productions.

Curtain call has been running over four years now and has produced six majorly successful shows, has appeared at many charity events and has taken part and won at the Worthing Carnival for three years running.

Curtain call creates performance opportunities for actors, singers, dancers and other performing artists of ages ranging from 8-21. This amazing group also offers educational programmes and experiences in all performing arts disciplines for young people and indeed providing a great social experience as well as the obvious confidence boosting!

Karen Townend is the talented costume designer and is the the brains behind most of the panto. To find out further information, log onto: www.curtaincallproductions.co.uk.

The Fish Factory in Littlehampton are proud to have sponsored this fantastic event and we look forward to seeing more productions.

This is the last blog for the Christmas season so we would like to wish you a fun-filled festive season and look forward to welcoming you soon. The Fish Factory Christmas opening hours are:

CHRISTMAS EVE 11.30 am – last orders 7 pm
CHRISTMAS DAY CLOSED
BOXING DAY CLOSED
Mon 27th Dec CLOSED
Tues 28th Dec 11.30 am – late
Wed 29th Dec 11.30 am – late
Thurs 30th Dec 11.30 am – late
NEW YEARS EVE 11.30 am – last orders 7 pm
NEW YEARS DAY 11.30 am – late

Celebrate Christmas with Proto Restaurant Group

The Fish Factory sponsors Winter Wonderland in Littlehampton

Did you spot Blitzen & Star the reindeer, and Santa in Littlehampton Town Centre a few weeks ago? The Fish Factory sponsored this fabulous free fun day, along with other local traders, as we firmly believe in supporting the local community.

The Winter Wonderland event took place on Saturday 11th December in Littlehampton Town Centre.  As well as reindeer and Santa there was an amazing snow globe, snow racing buggies, a sensational polar bear experience, birds of prey Shows featuring owls, falcons, Littlehampton Carnival Queen, Junior Queen & Flower Girls, Hampton The Hedgehog and Cole’s Fun Fair.

It is clear that Littlehampton is much more than a summer seaside town! Littlehampton is a fast, growing town so you should come down and visit soon. And while you’re there, why not pop in to The Fish Factory and have a bite to eat with a glass of wine? Call 01903 715000 to reserve your table now. You can take a look at our delicious menu by clicking here.

www.worthingbowlscentre.co.uk

This week, we want to tell you all about Worthing Bowls Centre because for the past nine years, they have supported The Fish Factory in Worthing and this is our way of saying a HUGE Thank You!

Worthing Bowls Centre are key suppliers of equipment and clothing for the fast growing sport, lawn bowls.

So where did lawn bowls originate?

Many historians believe the game of bowls developed from the Egyptians who used to play skittles with round stones; others maintain it originated from a similar game played by Roman soldiers.

Whatever its origin, lawn bowls has spread across the world and versions of the game are played in places like Italy (Bocce), Denmark (Bolle), France (Boules) and even Polynesia (Ula Maika). The growth of the British Empire ensured its spread to places like Australia and New Zealand. The oldest bowls green still played on is in Southampton, England, where records date back to 1299 A.D.

Bowls is high on the list of most played and most watched sport in many countries. Far from being a sport for O.A.P.s, bowling is enjoyed by thousands of young people throughout the country.

The English Bowling Association (Bowls England) was founded in 1903 and organises numerous competitions from club to national level while World Bowls, based in Scotland, aims to provide leadership and governance of the sport and encourage its growth internationally. The English Indoor Bowling Association (EIBA) is responsible for the indoor side of the game.

What does Worthing Bowls Centre sell?

Worthing Bowls Centre sells everything and anything you would ever need to take up this fast growing sport. Anything you buy on their website comes with free delivery within the UK.

• Bowls
• Short Mat & Carpet Bowls
• Bags
• Club Equipment
• Ladies Clothing
• Shoes
• Accessories
• Special Offers

Where is Worthing Bowls Centre?

The staff at Worthing Bowls Centre are always happy to help. Why not give them a call on 01903 201345, send an email or complete the form below.

Worthing Bowls Centre opening hours are:
10am to 4pm Monday to Friday
10am to 1pm Saturdays
Closed Sundays

WIN 6 months of free car parking with Proto Restaurant Group.

Win 6 months FREE car parking at Grafton Road Car Park! All you need to do is become a Proto Club Member. PLUS… If you eat at Food restaurant, NCP will let you park in Grafton Road for half price. That’s right. Even if you spend the whole day in the car park, you can get it for half price. Just ask one of our waiting staff for your NCP ticket when you dine at Food restaurant, and they will explain what to do.

If you would like further details on this, call Food restaurant in Worthing on 01903 227780.

Andy Sparsis and Tessa Beck, Birdman Competition Winner

More than 30 youngsters rose to the challenge to come up with creative and colourful costume designs during their stay at Worthing Hospital’s children’s ward. Andrew Sparsis, owner of Proto Restaurant Group came up with the idea for the children to design a costume for him for when he jumps at the Birdman on Sunday 15th August.

The winning costume designed by eight year old Tessa Beck, was a cheerleader costume from the blockbuster movie, High School Musical.  Mr Sparsis is now in the process of having a cheerleader costume made to his size along with a wig and pom poms which he plans to wear when he takes part in the Birdman competition in aid of the Love your Hospitals charity.

Mr Sparsis said he is really looking forward to doing the jump this year as for the last two years he has helped out with other teams, so he is hoping to get a lot of support from doing the jump.  Mr Sparsis hopes to raise £2000 for the Love your Hospitals Charity which supports both Worthing and Southlands Hospitals and St Richard’s in Chichester”.

So come on everyone, dig deep and support Mr Sparsis in Birdman! Click here NOW to go to his Just Giving Page.

In the meantime, don’t forget to book a table at Sussex’s finest dining experience: Food Restaurant in Worthing, and The Fish Factory restaurant in Worthing and Littlehampton.

Fun at the Casino

It was the night to top all nights:

Event: Fundraising Casino Party Night
Location: The Fish Factory in Littlehampton
Charity: The St. Barnabas Casino Party Night
Date: Monday 17 May

Over £2000 was raised for the St. Barnabas House Hospice Care Charity and the evening was a great success with a champagne and canapé reception, 3 course meal, casino tables, live music, raffle and an auction. Many local businesses donated to the auction, and the prizes were amazing.

Proto Restaurant Group host many charity functions. We can create themed menus to suit your charity evening, and arrange live music to enhance the occasion. Call Food (fine dining restaurant in Worthing) on 01903 227780 or either of our fantastic fish restaurants: The Fish Factory, located in Worthing (01903 207123) and Littlehampton (01903 715000).

The Casino Royale team at The Fish Factory, Littlehampton

NEW Burrito Clubs in 3 fantastic flavours

We should call this blog, the GOOD NEWS blog … We have just had intense meetings with all our suppliers and as a result we have managed to freeze the ridiculous price of £5 for our Express lunch menu at Food for at least another further 8 months! At the time of writing this, we can can also reveal that we are adding some exciting new dishes to the Express lunch menu. Look out for our special Bangers and Mash, NEW Burrito Clubs in 3 fantastic flavours and Gigantic Ravioli.

Remember that lunch can be for business and pleasure! Food restaurant makes a fantastic venue for business meetings. If you have a client you need to impress – you should take them to Food. The ambience of the restaurant is so impressive, you could almost secure the deal as soon as you walk through the door. We estimate that the business deals done over the table at Food must be worth millions of pounds – we could be the ultimate recession stress-buster venue!

If you would like to reserve a table at the best restaurant in Worthing, call 227780.

English Bowling Association - EBA Bowling

You know that summer is here when the EMA Bowling Championships come to Worthing.

The Men’s National Championships have been taking place underneath our noses since Saturday 8th August and run until Saturday 22nd August. In the middle of all this action is the National Mixed Fours Finals which takes place on 15th and 16th August.

We love it when the championships take place in Worthing! We serve over 3000 people a week in our fish restaurant – The Fish Factory. In fact, we have looked after all the bowlers for the last seven years. Here’s a few interesting facts …

• Did you know that Bowls England is the capital of lawn bowling and is based in Worthing, near Steyne Gardens (virtually opposite The Fish Factory)?
• Bowling is becoming trendy for youngsters! More and more kids are getting into this sport. So if you want to be a leader, and not a follower, you know what to do …
• Fish served from The Fish Factory is the best food for bowlers – all those amino acids help the brain to function and help you to win – however old you are!
• So if you fancy taking up a new hobby, or need some gentle exercise – log onto: www.bowlsengland.com and your life could take a turn for the better! Don’t forget to spoil yourselves afterwards with our brand new spoil menu which has a Japanese twist this time!