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November 2019
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Hello, welcome to this month’s magazine. Autumn is certainly here & we are on the downhill run toward Christmas & the end of this year. As always at this time of year there are lots of Christmas Fayres & other events coming up. Your support for these will be very much appreciated. It is lovely to receive your calls & messages telling me how much you enjoy reading this magazine & it is great to know that even after all this time so many of you look forward to it coming through your door each month. Thank you for that. If you contact any of the advertisers in this magazine please do let them know you saw them here. And if you have a business that would benefit from reaching your target market through this magazine with high quality, great value advertising please get in touch. The next magazine will be the joint December 2019 / January 2020 edition, with a copy deadline of 7th November. This month’s cover photo is courtesy of Have a great month.
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Blakes Mead Art Trail (Felpham) This months trek follows on from the success of the Bersted Park Art Trail and continues the theme by exploring the wooden sculptures situated within the new Blakes Mead housing estate in Felpham. These works of art have been commissioned by ADC and funded by the developers of the estate to bring some magnificent features. This local trail is accessible to all, starting at the Felpham Community Centre it takes in eight sculptures that have been created by local chainsaw carver Simon Groves and are designed to reflect Felpham’s connection with the sea, agriculture, nature and William Blake. The first sculpture situated by the community centre is a ‘Trail Guide*’ that gives details where the other seven sculptures can be found. This route differs from the Bersted Park trail as it is more developed, however this article details the best way to navigate around the trail taking in as many green spaces as possible. From the community centre follow the public footpath towards Felpham. The first sculpture sited at the end of a grassed area and centred between a triangle of three newly planted Oak trees is a 'Giant Acorn*’ that represents the wood used for the sculptures and will change in perspective as the oak trees surrounding it grow taller. Continue on the footpath and over a small bridge that is crossing one of the many flood relief tributaries to another small open grassed area where a giant ‘Sycamore Seed’ has been carved out as a bench and shaped as a giant replica of the seed. Join the cycle track that leads away from Felpham and which borders the western end of the estate to the main A259. At this point a public amenity space is being created and great views can be had of the south downs. Take a right and follow the grassed areas behind the raised tree laden bank which provides a sound barrier from the road. Walking round the flood relief ponds that are extremely dry at the moment to the far end of the recreation field and take a rest on the ‘Animal Tracks Bench’, which is very simple in design but cleverly features the wild tracks of the rabbit, heron and deer all of which can be spotted nearby, particularly so if extending your walk to the fields beyond. Continue to follow the northern border, past more relief ponds and on a small grassed circle where paths converge is the ‘The Seaside Totem Pole’ that links Felpham with the sea, it has been carved very cleverly incorporating many creatures and features of the sea, How many can you see? Every time I look at it I find something different. Still keeping to the edge, cross the entry road and remain on the grass, just before a further play park is the amazing ‘Tyger Tyger Bench’ which is a link to William Blake depicting his famous poem. This sculpture showcases a life size tiger on a bench, that is so realistic it’s unreal. From here pass amongst the trees that have been kept in place and once made up the original footpath from the end of Normans Drive to estate edge and follow to the pond that was put in with fountains as a decorative feature to the estate outside the first show homes that were built. Aptly situated by this pond is the ‘Kingfisher statue’, towering above the ducks below. Look carefully as fish can be seen in the pond and herons are often seen here stalking them. The fountains have long gone but the pond remains as a lovely feature. A short cut can be taken to the last carving but i prefer to continue around the edge, passing through the trees to the last flood relief pond and back through to the far end of the trail where there is the ‘Way Marker’ indicating local sites in Blakes Mead and beyond, the base it sits on features Felpham’s links to agriculture and farming. Head in the direction of ‘Felpham Rec’ sign and work your way back to the community centre to complete this trail. *Sculptures not in place at time of writing but are due to be installed soon.
For more information and further walks please visit my blog at piertopiertrekking.com Simon Baker Irons To advertise in Bersted in Focus please email infocusmagazines@btinternet.com
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November 2019
Update from the Arun Prevention Team You can contact your local team in the following ways: Call us: on 101 to report a crime or 999 if it’s an emergency Email us: arun@sussex.pnn.police.uk
The best defence against burglary is preven on. How secure is your home? Take a few moments to consider our security checklist…. Daily Security Are all your valuables out of sight and out of reach? Do you have a burglar alarm, CCTV or a live stream webcam installed? Is your property registered at www.immobilise.com? Do you lock all your doors and windows when you leave home? Front Door Security Does your front door have a security chain or bar? Do you know all your visitors? Always ask officials and tradespeople for ID. A er Dark Do you leave a light on when leaving your home a er dark, to act as a deterrent? Does your home have security ligh ng, either mo on‐ac vated or on a mer? In The Garden Are gates and rear access to your home locked and/or secure? Are there tools or ladders le out that would aid a break in? Secure items in a locked shed. Are there obvious hiding places at the rear of your home? Don’t make it easy for burglars. For more crime preven on advice visit www.sussex.police.uk. Addi onal support is also available through Neighbourhood Watch. See if there is a group running in your local area. If not, consider se ng one up. h ps:// www.ourwatch.org.uk/
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Front office opening hours Bognor Regis: London Road, Bognor Regis, P021 1BA Monday to Friday from 10am until 2pm and from 3pm until 6pm. Littlehampton: County Buildings, East Street, Littlehampton, BN17 6AR Monday to Friday from 10am until 2pm and from 3pm until 6pm. If you require information regarding the role of Bognor Regis Neighbourhood Watch, call Drew Millar on mobile 07484 861710 or email andrew.millar.m@btinternet.com
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Enhance your home with fragrance What’s the first thing a guest notices when they walk into your home? Your antique coat stand? The ornate mirror? The pristine hardwood flooring? No, it’s actually the smell. Smell is our most powerful sense and will override the other four senses if something foul wafts our way. So, if your house smells like musty wet dog, stinky shoes, or last night’s fish supper, none of the other details will matter. How your home smells leaves an impression on visitors so it’s nice to make that impression a good one, and of course it’s nicer for you too; after all you live there! There’s a whole industry devoted to home fragrance, so you have lots of choice. But the secret to a nose-friendly atmosphere isn’t synthetic scents. Aside from being overly perfumed, they often contain chemicals that can irritate some sensitive people, particularly asthma and migraine sufferers. Let the outside in - The simplest most effective way to freshen up your home is to open doors and windows yet very few of us do it on a daily basis. Stale air is a health hazard and a mood zapper. I’m not suggesting that you leave the windows open all day in November, but just five minutes will give you an instant, and totally free, air refresh. Grow an indoor herb garden - Fresh herbs such as basil and mint give off a lovely aroma in the kitchen. If you’re feeling ambitious try planting a herb box overflowing with marjoram, lemon balm and rosemary. Sweep your hand across them to agitate the foliage and spread the fragrance around the room. Chop up a few lemons and limes - For a quick and easy fresh smell, you can’t beat citrus. Slice a few lemons, limes and oranges into thin wheels and bake them at a very low temperature for several hours until they are dry to the touch.
You can pretty much forget about them while they are in the oven except for the fact your house will smell incredible. When they are done you can make potpourri. Thread some on a string with a cinnamon stick and some star anise and hang in your kitchen or pop them in a pretty glass bowl. Bonus tips Make citrus salt - Grind the citrus wheels to a powder in a spice grinder and mix with flaked sea salt. Make citrus sugar - Same as above but mix with sugar. Make sweets - Dip them in dark chocolate and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Buy quality scented candles - Organic beeswax scented candles are very different to synthetic chemically fragranced varieties. Try them and you won’t look back. If you are wondering which scents to try, fresh citrus scents have universal appeal; incense and patchouli are lovely at this time of year. Vanilla has long been named as the most popular choice among air-freshener companies and in candle form it takes on an even warmer, more mellow quality. Make your own air freshener - For a quick -fix, all-natural air freshener, fill a pan with water, add fresh rosemary or lavender and bring to the boil, then simmer for an hour and let the vapours drift around the house, scenting the air. Later, you can let the mixture cool and decant the liquid into a spray bottle. Store in the fridge and spritz a little as needed. By Sarah Davey
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An easy, luxurious, autumnal soup Preparation time: Less than 30 mins Cooking time: 30 mins Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 600g/1lb 5oz parsnips, cut into 1cm/½-inch cubes ½ tsp dried red chilli flakes, plus extra to serve 1 litre/1¾ pints hot vegetable stock 200ml/7fl oz double cream salt and freshly ground black pepper For the croutons 3 thick slices good bread, such as sourdough, cut into 2.5cm/1-inch pieces 1 tbsp olive oil 55g/2oz Gruyere cheese, finely grated Method Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Heat the oil in a heavy-based saucepan over
a medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and cubed parsnips and fry for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally. When they are golden add the chilli flakes and fry for one more minute. Pour in the stock, stir and bring everything to a simmer. Cover with the lid and cook for 12–15 minutes, or until the parsnips are tender. Meanwhile, for the croutons, place the pieces of bread on a baking tray in a single layer and drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle over the cheese, and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 5–10 minutes until crisp and golden. Remove the soup from the heat and blitz with a stick blender until smooth. Return to the heat, stir in the cream and heat through gently. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve the soup topped with the croutons and a sprinkling of chilli flakes for a little more kick.
Local History © S. Endaco In November we have Remembrance Sunday, when we remember the men and women who went to war. However how many people will remember, or even be aware of the construc on of sea planes down in Middleton on Sea during the First World War. It started in 1909 when Norman Thompson and Electrical Engineer became interested in Aeronau cs. He secured monies from a Dr. White a wealthy friend and they joined together to design an aircra . At the start of the war in 1914 they designed two flying boats to compete in a race. The race was actually cancelled due to the start of the war, but a single engine aircra was successful and eight more were built for the RNAS as the White and Thompson No. 3, and a further 10 known as the Bognor Bloated were pro‐ duced. By 1915 Dr. White le to join the Royal Army Medical Corps, this was when the company became known as the Normal Thompson Flight Company The company increased and made further aircra , with more orders in 1917 bringing total produced to 50. Following a change in policy on an ‐submarine air‐ cra , the final contract for 20 was cancelled and along with other problems the Company went into receivership in April 1918. Whilst this Company and their produc on was short lived, there were many people employed on this produc on, and people were taken by motor buses from Bognor down to Middleton on Sea to work their shi this was the only way to get to work due to the employees not having cars of course, and there was no regular bus service, One of the aircraŌ in Middleton on Sea especially during the war me period. To advertise in Bersted in Focus please email infocusmagazines@btinternet.com
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The state of our nature Of 8431 UK species assessed, one in seven is at risk of extinction. This frightening statistic is just one of the startling and alarming, facts to come out of the 2019 State of Nature Report released last month. The RSPB, Marine Conservation Society, World Wildlife Fund, Wildlife Trusts and Plantlife are among over 70 wildlife organisations, plus government agencies that have joined forces to pool data and expertise, giving the clearest picture to date of the status of our species. Since rigorous scientific monitoring began in the 1970s, there has been a 13% decline in average abundance across wildlife studied and the declines are continuing unabated. The main causes are well documented – changes in the way we manage our land for agriculture, climate change, urbanisation, pollution, how we manage our woodlands and freshwater, invasive non-native species and overfishing. Similarly, the solutions, both at government level and what we can do as individuals, have been much discussed and I make no apologies for also suggesting becoming a member and, or volunteering for one or more of the many wildlife charities that contributed to the report. The underlying message is clear. We as a species, are affecting the environment around us to detriment of the natural world, and only we can change this. To view the full report go to www.nbn.org.uk/stateofnature2019/reports/ This month sees the return of our winter wildfowl and wadBrent geese ers. To think that in my short lifetime their winter soundtrack could be of thing of the past as our coastline and countryside changes is hard to bear. The constant honking and babbling of brent geese, accompanied by the whistling of wigeon and teal, lifts my spirits in the bleaker months. It can be overcast and foreboding, but that sound simply makes me smile and the stresses of modern life slip away. Of course when trying to identify birds and other creatures, it helps to have a good pair of binoculars or a telescope. However, with so many different types of Teal optics on the market it can be difficult to know where to start. With this in mind we have a Binocular and Telescope Open Day on Saturday 07 December at our Visitor Centre on the B2145 south of Chichester. Here you can try out a selection, get advice from our expert optics team and treat yourself or buy a Christmas present for a loved one.
November Sunday 03 November, Medmerry by Bike. Covering more ground whilst being active, discover the wildlife and history of Medmerry with this guided cycle ride. Merlin, brent geese, mergansers and corn buntings are among the many potential sightings. 10am (duration 4 hours), meet at Pagham Harbour Visitor Centre PO20 7NE at 9.45am. Please note participants must provide their own cycle and helmet in appropriate condition. Booking essential £7 per person / £4 members Sunday 17 November, Discover Pagham Harbour (west) Guided Walk. On a rising tide, large numbers of wildfowl and waders will be brought ever closer to us. The cast of our ‘West Side’ story includes winter arrivals such as brent geese, pintail, wigeon and teal, along with our many resident birds. This gentle 4 mile walk combines wildlife with the Harbours historic past. 10am (duration 3½ hours) Booking essential, £7 per person / £4 members To advertise in Bersted in Focus please email infocusmagazines@btinternet.com
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This month - Pots of cabbage November can be a bit of a grey, miserable month. My kids would call it ‘meh’. I like to inject some colour with winter bedding plants. A cheerful pot by the front door can make you smile on the gloomiest morning. Obviously, the choice of plants for winter is not as large as during the summer months but there are enough varieties around to make very attractive combinations for pots. My favourite plant for winter pots has to be the ornamental cabbage. These robust beauties come in wonderful colours including cream, pink and purple – with either attractive frilly or very spiky leaves. They pair beautifully with winter-flowering pansies and hardy cyclamen. Try planting three pots of different sizes using a colour scheme which co-ordinates with the cabbages. Plant a 50cm / 20inch pot with four large ornamental frilly cabbages surrounding a central spiky one, to give some height to the display. Then choose a smaller pot (38cm / 15inches) and plant one frilly ornamental cabbage surrounded by pink and purple winter-flowering pansies. Finally plant a small pot (25cm / 10inches) with a mixture of hardy cyclamen and white pansies. The resulting display will give you pleasure through November, December and January.
Use a good general-purpose compost. There are mixes specifically made for use in containers, which provide the essential drainage that plants living in pots need. Make sure you place plenty of drainage material in the bottom of the pots. A good compost will contain enough slow release fertiliser to maintain the plants for several weeks during autumn and winter. If they still going strong as winter turns to you can give them a bit of a feed, but by February or March you will want to think about replanting your pots with spring bedding. Think about gravel – I like to use a layer of gravel over the soil of my winter pots for several reasons. It gives the planted pots an attractive finish, keeps rain from splashing back on to the plants, provides some insulation for the soil and reflects light and warmth in any winter sun thus creating a little microclimate in which the plants will be happier. Water them! The plants will need moisture around their roots so water as needed unless the soil in the container is frozen. Do not water frozen pots because the plants are unable to absorb the water. Happy gardening. By Rachael Leverton
Tips Select a frostproof container because these pots need to withstand wintery conditions. The most dependable pots are made of fibreglass, lead, iron, heavy plastic, or stone. Most terracotta will crack in cold temperatures, but some glazed varieties are frost-proof.
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Bognor Regis Tide Table November 2019 Time Zone GMT
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NEW BUILDS EXTENSIONS RENOVATIONS & ALTERATIONS BRICK, FLINT & STONEWORK RE‐POINTING DRIVEWAYS & PATIO CONSTRUCTION GROUNDWORKS GARDEN & OUTBUILDING CONSTRUCTION BUILD MANAGEMENT OFFICE: 01243 860064 MOBILE: 07935 397781 www.dmbuilders.co.uk Email: marktinson@aol.com
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Community Events & What’s On...
Arun & Chichester (Air) Enthusiasts Society
AirACES www.airaces.org.uk
Monday 25th November 2019 1845 for 1930 hrs ‘The Seaplane Lighter H21- arguably the World’s first ‘purpose built’ Aircraft Carrying Vessel’ Presented by – David Morris
The talks are held at the Chichester Park Hotel, Westhampnett Road, 6.45 for 7.30pm Members £3, visitors £5, under 16s FREE. No pre-booking. For further information about AirACES please see www.airaces.org.uk or call David Batcock on 01243 823007
Alexandra Theatre, Regis Centre, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis. PO21 1BL. WWW.REGISCENTRE.CO.UK Box Office – 01243 861010. What’s on at the Alexandra Theatre – 2019.
Friday 1st November – 7.30pm. The Legends of American Country Show Friday 1st November – 7.30pm – in studio 1. 60 minutes of Classical Music. Sunday 3rd November – 3pm. ‘West End to Broadway’ Thursday 7th November – 2pm. Christmas Memories. Thursday 14th – Sat 16th November – 7.30pm, 2.30pm Sat Matinee. ‘Curtains’. Thursday 21st – Saturday 23rd November – 7.30pm, 2.30pm Saturday Matinee. ‘Flora the Red Menace’. Sunday 24th November – 7.30pm. The Big Band at Christmas, with Five Star Swing. Friday 29th November – 4pm. Santa’s Christmas Countdown. Friday 29h November – 7.30pm – in studio 1. 60 minutes of Classical Music. NOW BOOKING! 11th December 2019 to 4th January 2020 – (various times). The Wizard of OZ – pantomime.
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Middleton Art Group are a small group of local Artists and are currently seeking new Members. They meet every Thursday from 6.30 ‐ 9.00 pm at the Jubilee Hall in Middleton‐on‐Sea. If you enjoy painting and would like to join this friendly Group, please contact Carole Keen. (01243 584399)
The British Sugarcraft Guild Bognor Regis Branch meet 1st Thursday in the month except January, August and December at 7.30pm at The Community Centre, Chalcraft Lane, North Berstead and costs £3 members £5 visitors includes Tea/Coffee and cake. Next meeting on 7th November has a demonstration of Patchwork Cutters by Carolyn Harvey. Our Cygnets (ages 7-18years) meet several times a year on a Saturday morning 10am - 12.30pm and costs £5 (everything provided) at Jubilee Hall, Shrubbs Drive, Middleton. Next meeting 2nd November. To advertise in Bersted in Focus please email infocusmagazines@btinternet.com
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Yapton & Barnham Spiritualist Pioneer Centre At Barnham Community Hall,
Murrell's Field, Yapton Rd, Barnham. PO22 0AY Darren Hart 07749 454281
Sunday 3rd November Divine service with medium Darren Hart 6.30pm
Monday 4th Evening of mediumship with medium Ivor Holland 7.30pm refreshments & raffle £5.00
Monday 11th Evening of mediumship with medium Dorothy Young 7.30pm refresh‐ ments & raffle £5.00
Friday 15th. Fish & Chip supper with read‐ ings 7.30pm with raffle £14
Monday 25th Evening of mediumship with medium Andy Wheeler 7.30pm refresh‐ ments & raffle £5.00
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Fitness Fun & Friendship Friday’s Fitness, Fun & Friendship class. HOLY CROSS Community Centre. 10.30 ‐ 11.30am Same Price....£2 PER PERSON. Gentle exercises. For more details ring Cherry on 01243 864529
Middleton Cricket Club is a friendly, progressive club with excellent facilities and one of the best grounds in the county. We offer the chance for adults and juniors to play cricket . Contact: burrowsmcc@hotmail.com Country Liners Line dance classes for all levels every Tuesday evening 6.30 to 9.45 at a cost of £3. New dancers are always welcome at this friendly club. Maureen Burgess 07774 828282 mmb27@btinternet.com Middleton Bowls Club in Middleton Sports Club in Sea Lane. Membership includes Social Membership of Middleton Sports Club.Contact: David Wilkins – 01243 585011 or Gary Steventon: 01243 585694 Middleton Squash Club 3 Courts/4 Club teams/Internal Doubles & Singles leagues/Social player drop in sessions/ Frequent squash events & tournaments/Expert coaching, plus a junior squash programme. Contact: Brandon Hanley (brandon_jmhanley@yahoo.co.uk) Countryside Amblers Contact – Tony Gibson 01243 263123 – countryamblers@gmail.com A social walking group, organising and leading weekday walks of four to six miles, optional pub lunch. New members welcome. YAPTON SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB is a sociable club & welcomes new members. Yapton Village Hall. Contact: Geraldine Whitehead 01243 582711 or Pauline Hoyland 01243 582574 hoyland1@talktalk.net Bognor Lawn Tennis Club offer a warm welcome to everyone interested in playing tennis. www.bognortennisclub.co.uk Membership Secretary Robin Collyer 01243 933105 play@bognortennisclub.co.uk ARUN VOLLEYBALL CLUB Thursdays training: 8‐10 pm, Ladies Six Villages Sport Centre, Westergate Community School, PO20 3UE Fridays : 8– 10pm, Men, at Six Villages Sport Centre. Contact Olena on mob 07779258556, email: team@arunvolleyballclub.co.uk Aldingbourne & Dist. Bowls Club. Oliver's Meadow, Westergate. All weather carpet. Play all the year round Excellent facilities, free parking. Contact Alan Rust on 01243 866482 for more details Gentle Seated Exercise Class, Mondays 9.15 ‐ 10.00am Jubilee Hall, Middleton Suitable for all ages and abilities. £4. Contact Eileen 07510 154561 email: info@sittogetfit.co.uk www.sittogetfit.co.uk Middleton Modern Sequence Dance Club. Wednesdays 2pm to 4pm. Only £2.00 including refreshments @ Jubilee Hall, Shrubbs Drive, Middleton‐o‐Sea. Telephone: 01243 585192
Music, Art, Drama Dramatis Drama Low key, fun drama group for adults, no lines to learn, no stage performances, just come and "play" on Tues & Thurs at The Regis Centre,7‐8.30pm. £7 per session. call Suzy 07540792849 or www.dramatis.co.uk Middleton Art Group. We are a small friendly Group of Artists who meet every Thursday 6.30pm ‐ 9.00pm at the Middleton Village Hall, We enjoy painting in all mediums, and warmly welcome all new Members. For further details, please contact: Carole Keen (01243 584399) Felpham Community Singers Boost your well being. Make new friends. Join your local Community Choir. Tuesdays 7.00 ‐ 8.30pm at Felpham Methodist Church, PO22 8QL. Info@musicsmart.org.uk Tel: 01243 842150 The Arts Society Walberton Monthly lectures take place at Yapton and Ford Village Hall on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 2.15pm, doors open at 1.30pm. A charge of £6 is made for visitors. The Regis Players Amateur Dramatic Society formed in 2006 for staging plays in Felpham Village Hall . Member of the National Operatic and Dramatic Association. New members ‐ acting, backstage very welcome. We also have a Friends membership. Peter Green www.regisplayers.com info@regisplayers.com 01243 587825 West Sussex Guitar Club We enjoy ensemble classes every Monday evening 5.45 – 7.45pm; on alternate fortnights at 8.00pm the Guitar Orchestra and Performance Workshop meet. To join us ring 01243 866462. The Regis Organ & Keyboard Club Live Entertainment, international artists, great music on the last Wednesday of each month at 7 for 7.30 pm at Jubilee Hall, Middleton‐on‐Sea. Entry £6.00. Contact Sue Scott 01243 824070. Madacts‐Music and Drama Club‐ is a club for children aged 7‐14. Friday term time 4.30‐6.00 at Jenesus Art Centre, Linden Road Bognor Regis PO21 2AS. Find us on Facebook, madacts@hotmail.co.uk or 1243842656 BOGNOR REGIS THEATRE CLUB Membership now available at £15 per person per annum. Travel by coach to thea‐ tres in Southampton, Eastbourne, Guildford, Woking, Kent etc. 5 Coach pick‐up points. M . For further Membership details please contact JAY WALTON on 01243 697856 Arun Choral Society. Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to join a friendly local Choral Society? Visit arunchoralsociety.co.uk or visit our Facebook page . Contact Lorraine Goodwin for more details memsec@arunchoralsociety.co.uk/ 01903 504188 . Monday evenings at 7.30 at Arundel C of E Primary School. Arun A Cappella rehearse Monday evenings at Jubilee Hall, Chalcraft Lane, North Bersted, B R from 7.30 to 10 pm. We welcome all females aged over 16 who enjoy singing. Do come along, bring a friend ‐ we look forward to meeting To advertise in Bersted in Focus please email infocusmagazines@btinternet.com you. Just come along or phone 01243 826448
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Bognor Regis Music Club presents a programme of classical music concerts presented by professional musicians
and Club members on Saturday evenings. Entry at the door costs between £6 and £11, Concerts start at 7pm at 2 Sudley Road, PO21 1EU. More information from Chris Coote (01243 773276) or www.BognorRegisMusic.org.uk D.I.Y. Art Club 1st session FREE . £4 per session thereafter. Every Thursday and Friday 10am – 12.30pm at the Middleton Scout HQ in Shrubbs Field. information tel: Yvonne Clay 01243‐860287 or yvonne‐clay@hotmail.co.uk Felpham Art Group, based at Felpham Village Hall, meets fortnightly on Saturday afternoons for Demonstrations by artists, and workshops. Contact: Terry Collins on 01243 465350 or www.Felphamartgroup.com. Bognor Regis Camera Club. We meet at St Mary's Centre Felpham weekly between mid September and mid May. Please visit our website at www.bognorregiscameraclub.org or telephone Rob on 01243 861956. Middleton Camera Club meet at 7.30pm every 1st, 3rd, 5th Monday of each month between September and June (inclusive). Jubilee Hall, Elmer Road, Middleton on Sea. PO22 6EH Chairman: Steve McKie Secretary: Lyn Phillips. Con‐ tact via website: www.middletoncc.weebly.com
Groups / Clubs / Organisations BOGNOR, ALDWICK & FELPHAM NWR : stimulating, enjoyable ladies social group, meets fortnightly for discussions, talks, outings, etc. Tel or text: 07879 420244 www.nwr.org.uk BOGNOR TWINNING : entertaining, local social programme, plus close contact with France & Germany. Tel: 01243 863225 www.bognortwinning.co.uk The Bognor Club 2, Sudley Road Bognor Bridge Chess and Snooker For more information please contact John Aus‐ tin 01243 823900 or Jennie Wright 01243 583856 or bognorbridge@yahoo.com 1st Felpham Sea Scout Group is a Royal Navy Recognised (RN51) sea scout group. We have a beaver colony, two cub packs and a scout troop and all sections run an active and exciting program for our young people. Our hut is locat‐ ed in Vicarage Lane next to the Memorial hall. gsl@firstfelpham.org.uk www.firstfelpham.org.uk Chichester & District Bonsai Society Bassil Shipham Centre, Tozer Way, St. Pancras Chichester, PO19 7LG www.chichesterbonsai.co.uk We meet on the 2nd Thursday of every month February to December Concorde Social Club for Widowed, Divorced and Single over 50’s, please contact Alf 01243 821645, Anita 01243 264691, Joy 07985 548610 or visit concordesinglesandsocialclub.co.uk Felpham & Middleton Local History Group. We are a group of people who are interested in all local history matters. We meet once a month, except for August, on the third Tuesday. Join us at the Felpham Memorial Hall, Vicarage Lane in the Committee Room (at the rear of the building) at 7pm for a couple of hours and see if we can spark your interest in your local area, or help you with your own research. fmlhw.webplus.net Felpham & Middleton Horticultural Society. Open to everyone with an interest in gardening and growing. Monthly meetings, shows & outings. We meet at 7.30pm on the 4th Tuesday of each month apart from December, January & August in St Mary’s Centre, Grassmere Close, Felpham PO22 7NU. Free entry for members includes refresh‐ ments. Visitors are welcome to enjoy an entertaining and informative evening. Paula Puleston 01243 584843 th Bognor Regis and District Horticultural Society Gardening Club Meets on the 4 Thursday of each month at the Jubilee Hall, Chalcraft Lane starting at 7.30 pm. Speakers and outings to nearby gardens. Visitors are welcome and pay £2.00 per evening. Annual subscription is £5.00. 01243 822615 or visit www.brhortsoc.co.uk Felpham Singles Social Club The Club welcomes those who are of a mature age, single, widowed or divorced and who want to improve their social life. First Monday of every month at The George Inn, Felpham at 8pm to meet oth‐ ers . Next meeting is Monday, 4th November, 8pm. Disco at 9pm See www.felphamsingles.yolasite.com for pro‐ gramme or call Anne on 01243 821530 or Dianne 01243 543281 st 1 Middleton On ‐ Sea Scout Group. We are a scout group offering a Beaver, Cub and Scout sections for young persons between 6 and 14, allowing them to undertake an active, varied adventurous programme from hiking to sailing, camping to first aid. We meet at our headquarters Shrubbs Field in Middleton. Our hall is also available to hire. Contact the group scout leader – rob@wanders1.co.uk for more information. http://www.1st‐mos‐scouts.btck.co.uk Be prepared… for life challenging adventures! Parkinson's UK is a friendly group for all people with Parkinson's and their carers. Newell Centre, Chichester 2pm 3rd Monday; Regis School of Music, Bognor Regis 2pm first Tuesday; 01243 827179 http://www.parkinsons.org.uk/local‐support‐groups/regions/south‐east‐eng margaret@thegoodwillgroup.com Westergate Christian Fellowship is committed to the sound teaching of the Word and the spreading of the Good News. For further information contact Mike or Anne Waller on (01243)553417 or visit us at www.westergatefellowship.co.uk Middleton Backgammon Club every Monday morning from 9am – 11am at MSC. All standards of players are welcome. Contact: info@middletonsportsclub.co.uk
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Felpham Evening WI meets on 3rd Monday of each month (except August) at 7:30pm in Felpham Village Hall,
Vicarage Lane, PO22 7DZ. Currently full, but have a waiting list. Contact Al on 01243 584088 or Janice on 582347. meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 2pm at the Village Hall in Vicarage Lane. please contact Kim Didden on 07472 866698 Felpham Fillies WI meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month at Felpham Methodist Church Hall, Felpham Way, PO22 8QL. Meetings start at 7pm. It’s open to all women over the age of 18. Contact Caroline (07944 678720) Middleton on Sea WI meet on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Scout Hall, Middleton from 2pm to 4pm. We welcome new members. Contact Sally on 01243 586214 or Jacky on 01243 582077. Yapton Village WI meets at 10.00am on the third Tuesday of every month (except August), at Yapton Village Hall. For further information, please contact Alison Coote ‐ 01243 773276 (president@yaptonvillagewi.co.uk) Eastergate & Barnham WI meets on the 2nd Friday of each month and are delighted to welcome you to their meetings. Come and join us, make new friends and take part in a variety of activities. Visitors welcome. At Eastergate Village Hall, Barnham Road, PO20 3XA. Call 07984 350309 or 07932 057589 for further details or just come along. We look forward to meeting you. Next meeting Friday 11th October 7.30 ‐ 9.30pm Eastergate Friends WI meets on the second Monday of each month (except August) at 10am in Eastergate Parish Hall. We would love to meet you, so do come along. If you would like more information or to let us know you are coming please email Eastergate.friendsWI@hotmail.com Felpham Belles, monthly ladies craft group meeting first Monday of the month. Facebook, or email felphambelles@gmail.com Middleton 4Sight Group meet on the 2nd Thursday in the month at 1.30 pm at St Nicholas Church Hall in Middleton. For more info contact Jackie on 01243 582680 or 4Sight office 01243 828555 Transport can be arranged. The Bognor Regis Local History Society meets on a Monday evening from 7.30 at The Hub Community Centre, 73 Queensway, and Bognor Regis. (At the junction with Canada Grove, Bognor Regis. Visit the Society web‐ site for more uptodate information: ‐ http://www.bognormuseum.org to view other events that can occur at any time. Arun & Chichester (Air) Enthusiasts Society AirACES www.airaces.org.uk. Air ACES is an aviation talk society, providing regular talks held at the Chichester Park Hotel, Westhampnett Road, Chichester. Contact David Batcock on 01243 823007 Arun West U3A The U3A is a self help organization for those who have left full‐time employment. Arun West U3A offers over 100 activity groups and operates in cooperation with Littlehampton U3A's. Our U3A serves the villages of Middleton, Elmer, Felpham, Clymping, Ford, Yapton, Barnham & Walberton and outlying hamlets. www.u3asites.org.uk/arunwest Bognor Regis U3A serves the coastal area from Middleton through to Pagham including Bognor Regis town. Come to a regular Monthly Meeting to find out what we do. Every 3rd Thursday of the Month (check the website) St Mary’s Hall Felpham: 10.30 to 12.00 am Only £1 for refreshments, friends and a fascinating speaker. Come & join us! Elmer Sands Bridge Club This friendly club meets at Jubilee Hall, Middleton‐on‐Sea three times a week. New‐ comers are made very welcome, subscription is reasonable. For more information telephone Peter on 01243 585680 BOGNOR ARC Club for people living with sight loss meets every other Tuesday from 2 ‐ 4 pm. at Servite House, Hawthorne Road, Bognor PO21 2DF. New members welcome. Speakers, entertainment, lunches in and out, Ring Pat on 01243 582409 initially for further information. The British Sugarcraft Guild Bognor Regis Branch meet 1st Thursday in the month except January and December at 7.30pm at The Community Centre, Chalcraft Lane, North Bersted. Cost £3 members £5 visitors Next meeting 7th Nov. Cygnets (ages 7‐18years) meet several times a year at Jubilee Hall, Shrubbs Drive, Middleton, on a Saturday morning 10am ‐ 12.30pm & costs £5 (everything provided). Next meeting 2nd November. 39 Youth Club Young people age 11 to 14 Tuesday 4 to 6pm, cooking, table tennis, table football, pool, wifi, weei,
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis support group. We meet monthly on the second Thursday afternoon, from 21.15 ‐ 3.45pm at the Pagham Village Hall's Committee Room PO21 4NJ. Contact Patricia on 01243 263866 Felpham Flower Club for anyone interested in flowers & flower arranging. Meet every fourth Thursday Sept to June at Felpham Memorial Village Hall, Vicarage Lane, PO22 7DZ for floral demonstration & refreshments. Meetings 1.30 for 2pm. Visitors welcome except June (entry £4). Contact Sandra Dean Chairman Tel 01243 542684. To advertise in Bersted in Focus please email infocusmagazines@btinternet.com
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