Bersted in Focus October 2018

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Hello, welcome to October’s magazine, the nights are certainly drawing in now & at the time of writing there is a definite nip of autumn in the air. Although turning chilly, this time of year can be so beautiful so have a look at this month’s article by the RSPB on page 42 for some suggestions of what to look out for as the evenings draw in.

Don’t forget to put your clocks back an hour at the end of British Summer Time on Sunday 28th October.

As always there are very many activities & events going on locally & lots of information can be found in our community pages. As I am sure you know, a great deal of work goes into organising events so your support will certainly be appreciated.

Have a great month. Deadline for the November edition will be 7th October.

Best wishes

Sarah

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Malthouse Restaurant Waterloo Road, Felpham PO22 7EH Starters Brussels pate with toast £5.95 Deep fried goujons of plaice with tartare sauce £5.95 Rice & mozzarella balls with sweet chilli dip £5.95 Greek spinach & feta cheese filo triangles £5.95 Moules mariniere ( garlic, white wine & cream ) £5.95 Smoked salmon & prawns with marie rose sauce £6.95 Main Courses Daily Specials board also available Coq au vin £12.95 Sautéed Gressingham duck breast with orange & ginger sauce £14.95 Fillet steak Rossini £21.95 Pan-roasted rump of lamb with béarnaise sauce £15.95 Pan-fried fillet of sea bass on pea risotto £10.95 Prime scotch rump steak with stilton sauce £17.95 Salmon and cream cheese tagliatelle £12.95 Caramelised red onion, goats cheese & tomato wellington £12.95 Homemade desserts £5.50 Sunday Lunch Specials Roast beef with horseradish sauce £10.95 Roast lamb with mint sauce £10.95 Roast chicken with cranberry sauce £10.95 Roast pork with apple sauce & crackling £10.95 Sunday roast combo (beef, lamb & pork) £12.95 OPENING TIMES

Tuesday to Saturday lunch 12 – 1.30pm Sunday lunch 12 – 2.30pm (last orders ) Thursday to Saturday evening 6.30pm – 9pm ( last orders )

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Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is not a Mexican version of Halloween. The two annual events differ in traditions and tone. While Halloween is a dark night of terror and mischief, the Day of the Dead festivities honour deceased family members.

Revellers don amazing makeup and costumes, hold parades and parties, sing and dance, and make offerings to lost loved ones. It actually takes place over two days: November 1st and 2nd All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. Day of the Dead originated several thousand years ago with the Aztec, Toltec, and other Nahua people. These preHispanic cultures considered death to be one part of life’s long continuum. The dead were still members of the community, kept alive in memory and spirit, and during Día de los Muertos they temporarily returned to Earth. Over the years these traditions blended with Christian traditions.

At the centre of the celebration is an altar, or ‘ofrenda’, built in homes and cemeteries.

These are designed to welcome spirits back to the realm of the living. They are loaded with offerings: water to quench thirst after the long journey, food, family photos, and a candle for each dead relative. The altars are decorated with marigolds which are scattered in a pathway to the grave-site, to guide wandering souls back to their place of rest. The smoke from copal incense, made from tree resin, transmits praise and prayers and purifies the whole area.

In the 18th Century the term Calavera (which means 'skull') was used to describe short, humorous poems, often sarcastic tombstone epitaphs that poked fun at the living. In the early 20th century, Mexican political cartoonist and lithographer José Guadalupe Posada illustrated a calavera by drawing 'Death' dressed in fancy French clothes. It was a social commentary about the way Mexican society copied so-called European sophistication. He captioned it, “Todos somos calaveras,” which translates as, “We are all skeletons.” He meant that underneath all our manmade finery, we are

all the same. His stylised personification of Death was appropriated by the artist Diego Rivera in 1947, in his most famous piece of artwork - Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Almeda Park. He painted Death wearing a large feminine hat, and named her Catrina, slang for 'the rich'. She was adopted as a symbol of the day of the Dead and today this elegant skull is seen everywhere during the festival, especially in the beautiful makeup and costumes worn by revellers. People of all ages have their faces artfully painted to resemble skulls, and wear fancy suits and dresses.

Foods eaten included pan de muerto, or bread of the dead, which is a typical sweet bread containing anise seeds, and decorated with bones and skulls made from dough. There are also sugar skulls, in the style of the Catrina Calavera. These are part of a sugar art tradition brought by 17thcentury Italian missionaries. They can be incredibly beautiful and complex. To drink there is often pulque, a sweet fermented beverage made from agave sap, the same sap from which tequila is produced.

Thanks to recognition by UNESCO and the global sharing of information, Día de los Muertos is more popular than ever—in Mexico, and increasingly abroad. It's possible to find Day of the Dead celebrations in America and even in the UK. Last year there were festivals in London, Leeds, Bristol and Bournemouth. Look around your local area and see if anything is happening near you.

By Tracey Anderson

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Local History ©S. Endacott As we move towards November and the 100th commemora ons of the cessa on of the 1st World War, we should remember Bognor’s own links to connec ons with the services over the years.

During the 1st World War the White & Thompson sheds were on the foreshore, in Middleton on Sea. for the building of seaplanes, the first workforce was recruited in 1910 and soon numbered 6. They were ini ally unsuccessful when they obtained the rights to the Cur s Flying Boat in 1914, but with the pending war this enterprise was to provide employment for many people in the vicinity, whilst the men went off to war. In 1915 a two‐seater biplane landplane was construct‐ ed. When 12 were ordered by the Admiralty they were nicknamed the ‘Bognor Bloater.’

Sadly, at the end of the war in 1918 Govern‐ Thompson seaplane ment contracts were withdrawn.

In Felpham there was the Royal Navy School of Photography. During the 2nd World War the Admiralty acquired several empty proper es on the Summerley estate. Around the area of Second, Third, Fourth Ave., Limmer Lane with the Strand appearing to be the centre of the ac vity.

One home was occupied by 40 naval students.

The students a ended a four month course during 1944 in which me they qualified and carried out air photography for Royal Navy use. Primarily the full courses were held at Cowdrey Park or RAF Ford. The students used an Avro Anson aircra and took turns in going into the nose cone where the F24 Camera was mounted on a cradle for their use. Yes, we are primarily seaside resorts, but we have had own connec on with the armed services and historical war me ac vi es.

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Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman Most of us live in communities, surrounded by others – be it family, friends, neighbours, or even coworkers. But for some of us, life can be lonely. If you are one of the few who have yet to read this runaway success debut novel, then you are in for a treat.

Eleanor Oliphant is nearly thirty years old and lives alone in her apartment in Glasgow. In fact, not only does she live alone but she spends all her time alone – even at work she doesn’t speak to anyone

if she can avoid it – and she is completely fine with this. Nothing is missing from her life. Her carefully planned and ordered life.

Or is it?

Eleanor’s life, it turns out, is not complete.

Nor is it as straightforward as it first appears. A friendly offer to hold the door open from a co-worker, Raymond, threatens to bring down her ordered life and reveal the truth of her past.

Sometimes a little kindness can make a world of difference.

By Willow Coby

A new milestone for Bognor’s 10K Prom Race.

Bognor residents and the 2000 runners of the Bognor 10k Prom Race may not notice too much of a difference but an epic milestone was reached on Tuesday 14th August when organisation of Bognor’s 10K race previously managed by the Rotary Club of Bognor Hotham was signed over by the Rotary Club to running club ToneZone in a unique cooperation agreement.

With the support of the Rotary Club and other friends, the 1st Bognor Prom 10K Race became a reality in 1994 with approximately 400 entrants.

Since then the event has grown to become a premier sporting event in Bognor Regis attracting nearly 2000 entrants from running clubs, local people and many other individuals throughout the south coast.

Over the years organising the event has become more complex and time consuming for the limited resources of the Rotary Club and its members.

Several years ago the Rotary Club began negotiations with the Tone Zone Runners Club with a membership of over 200 runners, based in Felpham.

Now, with the 2018 Race a great success, more entrants than ever, and both clubs satisfied with the arrangements, the final partnership agreement was signed on Tuesday 14th August enabling ToneZone to continue organising the race, and The Rotary Club of Bognor Hotham to manage the finances.

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Piers, Trains and Lost Villages A 12.5km (8 mile) linear walk along the coast from Bognor Pier to Littlehampton’s West Pier.

A great walk to be had on a lovely sunny day arriving in time to see the sun set over the shimmering sands of West Beach.

Bognor Pier opened in 1865 and has been a significant icon for the town, in its heyday it would have entertained locals & tourists alike and during the war it served as a Royal Navy observation station nicknamed HMS Barbara. It was manned with anti aircraft guns that shot down a German bomber in February 1943. A memorial to this can be seen in front of the pier. Unfortunately in 1964 storms damaged the end of the pier causing the pavilion to collapse beyond repair.

Head east from the pier along the promenade and you’ll see a handful of traditional fishing boats and lobster pots ready for the next catch. Continue along the promenade to just past Butlins, where Longbrook can be explored, with exercise machines for toning up and the Aldingbourne Rife for the opportunity to spot some wild fowl. The eastern side of Longbrook has a memorial to a Hampden bomber that crashed here in 1942, it took off from Rutland to bomb Dortmund in Germany but for unknown reasons crashed on the way. Just behind the sea wall of Longbrook can be seen the railway bungalows, these carriages would have originally come from old rolling stock of the ‘London Brighton and South Coast Railway’ in 1918. The majority of carriages have been built around, however original features are still evident on some. Apparently the residents kept a dinghy under their carriages as the area frequently flooded.

Continue along the promenade to the end and take the short muddy track to the greensward at the end of Sea Lane. The breakwater known as Hannah’s Groyne marks the border between Felpham & Middleton and in 1795 was the site of a signal station built by order of the Admiralty to maintain a watch against potential French invasion, an ideal location that had great sight lines out to sea and along the coast, it was run by Royal Navy Lieutenants with staff of up to three men. The station along with Middleton church that was nearby have long been lost to the sea.

If the tide is out you can continue the walk along the sands otherwise a slight detour inland will be required before rejoining the beach near Elmer.

Walk along the path on top of the sea defence that is protecting the land behind, once known as Elmer Pool this area regularly flooded and was a fishery for eels.

Just past the large rock breakwater you’ll need to take extra care as the concrete sea defences have fallen away along with a large chunk of the farmers field due to coastal erosion. At low tide you can make out the flint wall and foundations of a building that stood in the field. Cudlow a small port in the Middle Ages and the hamlet of Isleham situated near here succumbed to the waves and were washed away in the 17th Century. A few cottages of Atherington remain and this hamlet would have been twice the size before it was also besieged by the sea.

The last part of the walk takes in the 30m high sand dunes of West Beach, one of only a few undeveloped coastal areas of sussex that has been designated as an area of special scientific interest as it has much wildlife including some rare sand lizards. West Pier is at the end of West Beach and marks the entrance to the River Arun.

For more information, recipe and full detail of the route of the walk please visit my blog piertopiertrekking.com Simon Baker-Irons

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RSPB Pagham Harbour & Medmerry A different kind of beauty There is a nip in the air and you may be finding, like the autumn sun, you struggle to rise in the morning.

However, if you do you will be rewarded with the sight of jewels glistening in the sunshine – dew drops on spiders’ webs catching the early rays. This is the time of year many of our spiders become most conspicuous and the classic circular webs of orb web spiders look almost perfect glinting in the damp vegetation. Most orb weavers spin a new web each night after eating the remnants of the old web. Is it just coincidence they appear more numerous as we approach Halloween?

Meanwhile there are bodies emerging from the ground. Fungi. Throughout the rest of the year, the main part of fungi, known as the mycelium, remains hidden, living underground. It is vital to the health of woodland recycling nutrients needed for plants to survive. Now however, the fungi reveals itself as the fruiting body we recognise, ripening and releasing their microscopic seeds, known as spores, into the air to disperse and start a new generation. Fungi come in all shapes, sizes and even colours but beware, many are poisonous and best left admired but untouched.

The leaves are turning and acorns litter the ground beneath the oaks. With the majority of our summer visitors having left for warmer climes, our woods and fields have fallen hauntingly silent. Our resident birds, feed up on nuts, seeds and fruit, some stashing secret larders in preparation for leaner times ahead and many will return to garden feeders to take advantage of our goodwill. October is a good time to be putting up new nest boxes and cleaning out old ones, as some birds will use them to roost in during the long cold winter nights.

As darkness falls, fingers of mist creep out of the shadows and the hoot of an owl cuts eerily through the still night. This is likely to be a male tawny owl setting up territory in preparation for the breeding season later in winter. The classic ‘tu-whit, to-whoo’ is actually two owls responding to each other. The sharp and more accurately, ‘kee-wick’, is typically the female, while the familiar long wavering ‘hooo-hoo-hooo’ hoot belongs to the male.

This month of transition may feel strange, spooky even, but it also gives the countryside an ethereal beauty well worth getting up for and spectacular sunsets worth lingering in the twilight for.

October Saturday 06 October, Bird Watching for Beginners – Waders & Wildfowl of Pagham Harbour. Full course dates are: 06 October, 03 November, 01 December. 10am (duration 3 hours) Booking essential. £10 per person (£8 RSPB members) per class / £30 per person (£24 RSPB members) whole course Sunday 07 October, Someone to Guide You. Unsure of what that bird is? Our friendly guides will be at our brand new Ferry Pool Hide, Pagham Harbour 10am – 2pm Drop-in. Free Sunday 07 October, Wildlife Photography Workshop. This all-day practical workshop gives an introduction to basic techniques for wildlife photography, 8.30am (duration 8 hours) Booking essential £18 per person / £14 members Sunday 21 October, Discover Pagham Harbour (west) Guided Walk. Join us for this gentle 4 mile walk combining wildlife with the Harbours historic past.

10am (duration 3½ hours) Booking essential, £7 per person / £4 members Saturday 27 October, Artists Wildlife Painting Workshop. This all-day workshop gives an introduction to basic techniques of watercolour painting. The session is aimed at beginners and those returning to an old hobby . Good quality paints, paper and brushes supplied 9.30am (duration 7 hours) Booking essential, £20 per person / £16 members Sunday 28 October, Someone to Guide You. Unsure of what that bird is? Our friendly guides will be at our brand new Church Norton Hide, Pagham Harbour, PO20 9DT, to help you spot and identify the wildlife that you see. 10am – 2pm Drop-in. Free Check out our website www.rspb.org/paghamharbour for full events program.

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This month - Lawn Love weather cools but you're too late for raking by now. Probably best to embrace the lush greenness: moss lawns are all the rage in Japan anyway. On the other hand, if the weather is still warm and the ground is dry, apply moss killers, rake it out, reseed and water. You’ll thank me next year.

There are times I threaten to astro-turf my entire garden, but then I remember the smell of freshly mown grass and how lovely it is to walk through the dew with the dogs in the morning, and I relent.

Of all garden tasks I find lawn-care the most tedious. I am not a lawn enthusiast, preferring plants. For me lawns are a necessary evil. I like sitting on them, walking on them, and they make my flowers look good, in much the way a frame enhances a picture. So, I feel I do have to give my lawn at least a little love and care.

By October lawn growth has slowed so you can raise your mowing height by at least one setting until mid-spring next year. If like mine your lawn sprouts moss the moment it rains, raise the mowing height even more so that at least 1 to 2cm of grass shows above the moss after grass-cutting.

Damp grass builds up inside the mower so give the mower a good brush, scrape or hose down after every use. This necessary housekeeping prolongs the life of your mower.

After the middle of October there is no point applying weed-killer, so if you haven't been diligent in weed control the only option will be hand-pulling them. I am rarely diligent about weed-killing, so you are in good company here!

Moss becomes more evident as the

October is the best time for aerating the lawn. I used a fork for years until I bought a hollow-tine aerator three years ago, and now I'm a convert. You can't overdo it, insert them every few inches until you’re fed-up. It’s a great work-out. The hollow tines pull out little cores that look like fat worms. Leave them in place to recycle the nutrients. Aerating improves drainage and allows air, nutrients and rain to move down to the roots rather than sitting at the surface. Normally by now there has been enough rain to allow the tines to penetrate the soil making the job easier but who knows what the crazy UK weather will be doing when this article is published.

It's best to fertilise the lawn after aerating if possible. This month is quite a good month for fertilising the lawn if you haven’t already got around to it. Not only does fertilisation give you a fantastic lawn ready for the winter but also offers some protection from the ravages of winter temperatures and diseases.

Make sure you collect fallen leaves weekly to discourage moss and disease.

I know some gardeners like to discourage leatherjackets and worm-activity but frankly I like watching starlings poke around for leather-jackets, and I like worms, they are my little garden friends, so if the odd worm cast is the price I must pay for their help then I'm happy to put up with them.

Happy gardening.

By Rachael Leverton

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A cute and seasonal supper

Serves: 4 Preparation time: 20 mins Cooking time: 25 mins Ingredients 4 Orange peppers 200g Cooked brown rice 1 tbsp Sunflower oil 450g Minced beef or turkey 1 Medium onion finely chopped 225g Mixed mushrooms, chopped 350g jar roasted red pepper sauce 1 tsp Dried oregano ¼ tsp Chilli flakes Salt and pepper to taste Method For the pepper lanterns Preheat the oven to 180C / Gas Mark 4.

Use a sharp knife to slice the top off each pepper horizontally. Don’t discard these tops as they will be the little hats for the pepper lanterns. Deseed the peppers.

Rinse and pat dry with kitchen towel. Use a small paring knife to cut holes into the exterior of the peppers to make pumpkinlantern style faces. If the peppers don't

stand upright, slice a small amount from the bottom to flatten the surface.

Cook rice according to package directions.

Lightly oil a baking tray. Arrange the peppers and their tops on the tray and cook in the oven for 20 minutes, or until peppers are cooked, but still are still firm. They mustn’t collapse! Remove peppers from oven and allow to cool while you make the filling.

For the filling Heat 1 tbsp oil in large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and mushrooms and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until the mushrooms have softened and reduced in size. Increase the heat to medium-high.

Add mince, herbs and chilli flakes and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until browned.

Drain the excess oil. Reduce heat to low, then add the pepper sauce and cooked rice. Stir to combine and cook for 2-3 more minutes, or until mixture is heated through.

Fill each pepper to the brim, allow the mixture to spill over slightly. Place a top on to each stuffed pepper and serve with green salad.

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Bognor Regis Tide Table October 2018 Time Zone GMT

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Community Events & What’s On...

Arun & Chichester (Air) Enthusiasts Society

AirACES www.airaces.org.uk

Monday 22nd October 2018 18.45 for 19.30 hrs.

HM Coastguard Search and Rescue Helicopter Unit.

Presented by Eadin Brown 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

Yapton & Barnham Spiritualist Pioneer Centre

At Barnham Community Hall, Murrell's Field, Yapton Rd, Barnham. PO22 0AY Darren Hart 07749 454281 Sunday 7th October Divine service with medium Geraldine Swain 6.30pm ‐ 8pm Friday 12th Autumn Fish & chip supper with readings £12 per ticket 7.30pm ‐ 10pm Monday 22nd Evening of mediumship Medium Iain Mason £5.00 with refreshments & raffle 7.30 ‐ 9.30pm Monday 29thEvening of mediumship Medium Nichola Bond £5.00 with refreshments & raffle 7.30‐ 9.30pm Thursday 29th November Psychic clairvoyant night with uk mediums Darren Hart & Michelle Burnley 7.30pm.‐10pm at the Best Western Royal Beach Hotel St Helens Parade Portsmouth PO40RN £15 per ticket www.seetickets.com

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The Bognor Regis THEATRE CLUB Membership now available at £15 per person per annum Travel by Coach to theatres in Southampton, Eastbourne, Guilford, Woking, etc 5 Coach pick up points MATINEE PERFORMANCES For further Membership details Please contact: JAY WALTON 01243 697856

We invite you to join us at Felpham Methodist Church on Nov 9th at 7pm for an evening of entertainment with ISHMAEL. Entry £5 towards Ish's ministry. Children £2. Pay at door. Ish will be previewing some of his songs for his 2019 tour.

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Free service in your community on hospital discharge Do you know someone who might benefit from free practical support and companionship after being discharged from hospital? Age UK West Sussex provides such support within your community. They have trained coordinators who can visit clients at home when they first come home from hospital. They can talk through services available and also introduce them to a volunteer. Volunteers can visit once a week for up to six weeks providing much needed social and emotional support. This includes simply chatting and taking an interest in the person’s life and helping to motivate and encourage them as they recover from their illness or accident. This can support vulnerable people living on their own to regain confidence and independence. Any one can refer by phoning 01903 717130. If you would like to be part of this fantastic service and could commit to volunteering a few hours every month please get in touch. Volunteering with Age UK west Sussex home from hospital service offers a flexible way to volunteer on week days. Either phone 01903 717130 or email homefromhospital@ageukwestsusses.org.uk for more information.

Information on all our services is available at www.ageuk.org.uk/westsussex

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Exercise, Health, Sport

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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 One of the finest bowls greens in Sussex can be found in the wonderful setting of Middleton Sports Club in Sea Lane. Membership includes Social Membership of Middleton Sports Club.

Contact: David Wilkins – 01243 585011 (Secretary) or Gary Steventon: 01243 585694 Countryside Amblers Contact – Mike Chart 01243 829198 – countryamblers@hotmail.co.uk A social walking group, organising & 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 We are a friendly club offering a warm welcome to everyone interested in playing tennis. Please visit our website www.bognortennisclub.co.uk or contact Membership Secretary David Roche on 01243 264919 or rochebltc@gmail.com for a chat.

ARUN VOLLEYBALL CLUB Thursdays training: 6pm‐ 8 pm , juniors 8pm‐ 10 pm, ladies Both sessions are at Six Villages Sport Centre, Westergate Community School, PO20 3UE Fridays training : 6pm‐7pm, juniors, at Arun Leisure Centre, Bognor Regis PO22 8ED 8pm – 10pm, men, at Six Villages Sport Centre. Please contact club secretary Olena on mob 0777 9258 556, 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 Allan on 01243 584128 for more details Gentle Seated Exercise Class, Mondays 9.15 ‐ 10.00am Jubilee Hall, Middleton Suitable for all ages and abili‐ ties. £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 Felpham Community Singers Boost your well being. Make new friends. Join your local Community Choir. Tues‐ days 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 Tues‐ day 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 with international artists, great music from pop to classics on the last Wednesday of each month at 7.00 for 7.30 pm at the Jubilee Hall, Middleton‐on‐Sea. Entry is £6.00. Contact Sue Scott 01243 824070.

Madacts‐Music and Drama Club‐ is a club for children aged 7‐14. We meet every 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 theatres in Southampton, Eastbourne, Guildford, Woking, Kent etc. 5 Coach pick‐up points.

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. 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 Half price membership for the first year. We meet on Monday evenings at 7.30 at Arundel C of E Primary School.

The Arun Sounds Ladies Barbershop chorus are seeking new members. We rehearse on Monday evenings (except Bank Holidays) at Jubilee Hall, off Chalcraft Lane, North Bersted. Ring or email for more details or just come along. 01243826448 madeleine.branson@hotmail.com or website www.thearunsounds.co.uk

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Bognor Regis Music Club presents a varied programme of classical music concerts presented by a mixture of professional musicians and Club members on Saturday evenings. Entry at the door costs between £6 and £11, half price for students (under 25), children free (under 12) Concerts start at 7pm at 2 Sudley Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1EU. More information from Chris Coote (01243 773276) or on the website www.BognorRegisMusic.org.uk D.I.Y. Art Club We are a self‐funding, self‐help group of artists of all abilities. We would warmly welcome any newcomers. 1 session FREE . £4 per session thereafter. It is every Thursday and Friday 10am – 12.30pm at the Middleton Scout HQ in Shrubbs Field. Come and have a try, reference books for inspiration and there is tea/coffee/ biscuits. For further 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 throughout most of the year for Demonstrations by visiting artists, and various workshops. Contact: Terry Collins on 01243 465350 or on our website: www.Felphamartgroup.com. st

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 Austin 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 located 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 ‐ We vary activ‐ ities each month to accommodate all levels from beginners to experienced Bonsai Carers.

CONCORDE SOCIAL CLUB FOR 50+ widowed, divorced or on your own. Looking for friendly companionship, social activities, meals, out and theatre trips, then give Concorde a try. We meet at The Walnut Tree, Runcton every Tuesday at 8.00 pm. Call Anita on 01243 575083 or Eileen on 01243 575083 or Alf on 01243 821645 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 grow‐ ing. Monthly meetings, shows & outings. We meet at 7.30pm on the 4th Tuesday of each month apart from Decem‐ ber, January & August in St Mary’s Centre, Grassmere Close, Felpham PO22 7NU. Free entry for members includes refreshments. Visitors are welcome to enjoy an entertaining and informative evening. Paula Puleston 01243 584843 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. Come along on the first Monday of every month to The George Inn, Felpham at 8pm to meet others in a similar situation Next meeting is Monday, 1st October, 8pm. No membership required. Disco at 9pm, raffle at 10pm. See website www.felphamsingles.yolasite.com for programme of events or telephone Anne on 01243 821530 or Dianne 01243 543281 for more information. 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

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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 for full information including this year's programme or telephone Rob on 01243 861956.

Felpham Evening WI meets on the third Monday of each month (except August) at 7:30pm in Felpham Vil‐ lage Hall, Vicarage Lane, PO22 7DZ. We are currently full, but you can come as a visitor with a view to joining our waiting list. Please contact Al on 01243 584088 or Janice on 01243 582347.

Felpham Village WI meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 2pm at the Village Hall in Vicarage Lane.

We have monthly speakers on varied subjects and refreshments available. We also hold a raffle to raise funds. If you wish to let us know you are coming please contact. Michele Wigg 01243‐827571.

Felpham Fillies WI meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month at Felpham Methodist Church Hall, Felpham Way, PO22 8QL. Meetings start at 7pm and include entertaining speakers, refreshments, raffle and book stall. It’s open to all women over the age of 18 so come along and meet new friends. More details from Caroline (07944 678720) or Elaine (01243 585693).

Middleton on Sea WI are a friendly group of ladies of various ages who meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Scout Hall, Middleton from 2pm to 4pm. We have a varied programme and welcome new members. For further details please contact Brenda on 01243 587580 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) Middleton 4Sight Group meet on the 2nd Thursday in the month at 1.30 pm at St Nicholas Church Hall in Middleton. Anyone who is only slightly short sighted, partially sighted, or blind is welcome to come along and join us. 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 junc on with Canada Grove, Bognor Regis. Visitors are always welcome at £3 each. On Monday 8th October the Society guest speaker is Andy Thomas who will talk about The Story of English Freedom. In November Tony and lizzie Gilks wil talk about “The Way we were in 1939 to 1945.”

The Museum is now s ll open for the season, but will soon close. There are Ghost Walks and a Christmas celebra‐ on at the Museum, so visit the website. ‐ h p://www.bognormuseum.org/local‐history‐society.

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 ranging from the creative to the sporting, from languages to philosophy 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 Do you play or have you ever played bridge? Would you like to play again? This friendly club meets at Jubilee Hall, Middleton‐on‐Sea three times a week. Newcomers are made very welcome, subscription is reasonable. For more information telephone Peter on 01243 585680 BOGNOR BEAVERS CLUB FOR THE SIGHT IMPAIRED (est. over 30 years) meets every Monday from 1.

30 ‐ 4.00 p.m. at The Quaker Hall in Victoria Drive, Bognor. New members very welcome. Speakers, quizzes, lunches in and out, etc. Transport can be arranged. Ring Phyllis on 01243‐865017 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 and costs £3 members £5 visitors includes tea/coffee and cake. Our next meeting on 4th October has a demonstration by Caroline Harvey. Our Cygnets (ages 7‐18years) meet several times a year usually at Jubilee Hall, Shrubbs Drive, Middleton, on a Satur‐ day morning from 10am to 12.30pm and costs £5 (everything provided) their next meeting on 20th October at St. Ninians Church Hall, Pagham.

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