As I prepare to swap my desk at Worthing Theatres for a new desk at Eastbourne Theatres, I would like to wholeheartedly thank all The Argus readers who have attended our shows and events at Worthing Theatres over the past two years.

Our total attendance increased to 400,000 during 2001, representing a healthy increase on previous years and a positive indication that Worthing Theatres still offer a great deal to the community.

However, please remember our theatres will only continue to provide a year-round programme for as long as customers visit our events.

Every day, many towns across the country are losing their live entertainment facilities as people choose "reality" TV over live performance.

Don't let Worthing lose some of its best assets: Read The Argus every Friday to find out what's on offer and treat yourselves to some well-deserved entertainment soon.

Congratulations to the team behind the superb If It's On . . . section and thank you to the thousands of customers who have made my job in Worthing a real pleasure.

-Jamie Normington, head of sales and marketing, Worthing Theatres