PUPILS from two schools headed to Shoreham Port for a naming ceremony of the two wind turbines.

The turbines are located on the seaward side of the Outer Lay-by Terminal, off Basin Road South.

The students were from St Nicolas & St Mary’s CofE Primary in Shoreham and Eastbrook Primary Academy in Southwick

After a competition in the autumn, the wind turbines were named Spinny (to the East) and Gusty (to the West).

Ruby Redwood in Year 3 at St Nicolas and St Mary’s named Spinny and Rhiannon Griffiths in Year 5 at Eastbrook named Gusty.

The naming ceremony started in Shoreham Port’s new Visitor and Training Centre at Nautilus House.

The pupils were welcomed by the port’s Director of Compliance, Paul Johnson, before starting their wind turbine quiz.

After finishing the quiz and sharing their answers, the group walked over to the turbines and unveiled the Spinny and Gusty boards, which include drawings by Ruby and Rhiannon.

A huge applause followed as the two girls cut the ribbons.

The Spinny and Gusty boards are attached to the fencing opposite the two turbines and will be a permanent fixture for passer-bys to enjoy.

Mr Johnson said: “It was a lovely event for the children and we hope they will go away with some fond memories of Shoreham Port and their day officially naming Spinny and Gusty.

“Community events like this are at the heart of what we do at Shoreham Port and we are incredibly grateful to the teachers and parents for making today possible.”

Rhiannon Griffiths in Year 5 at Eastbrook said: “I found the day both nerve-wracking and exciting.

“I thought Gusty would be a good name for a wind turbine and I was so happy that the judges thought so too.”

For more about wind energy at Shoreham Port visit www.shoreham-port.co.uk/Wind-Energy.