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WEDDINGS AT MIDDLETON SPORTS CLUB! With a fabulous catering service, a newly-refurbished dining room and a wedding licence, MSC is the perfect place for your wedding. From canapès to a five-course meal, we can help you create the wedding that fits your taste and budget. Our dining room seats up to 60 and, with the addition of a marquee, we can accommodate up to 200 guests. If you need some extra zing, we can help you choose DJs, florists or bands and our experienced events co-ordinator will bring it all together! Also hosting: – Parties – Live Music – Functions – Meetings Nonmembers welcome.

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Hello everyone! It’s March already and I hope you are looking forward to the longer, warmer Spring days – I know I certainly am! To me March is all about hope, mothers and looking ahead and this year they all combine on the same day. The clocks go forward on Sunday 27 March, the sun starts to set later and we get more Vitamin D to boost our mood. Our shops and markets have new in-season fruit and vegetables to tempt our tastebuds, and our flowers and trees are waking up with bursts of colour. Sunday 27 March is also Mother’s Day or Mothering Sunday and although, for some people, it might have become a cliché it does give us the perfect opportunity to say thank you to our mums for everything they have done and still do for us. It also gives us the chance to write a ‘thank you’ with a pen, in a letter or card, which for me still means so much more than an email or text. Let’s hope my children read this ahead of the big day! If you know anyone who would like a copy of Bersted in Focus, it is available to collect from Durlston Drive Post Office, 4 Durlston Parade, Bognor Regis, PO22 9DJ. Enjoy March and all that it brings. Best wishes, Kate

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THERE WAS NO TELEVISION, NO RADIO, NO BOARD GAMES BUT I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT … Felpham resident, IRENE BOUD (née Adams), 90, was evacuated at the start of World War II. Here, she shares her incredible and detailed memories of that experience, and how much she enjoyed the adventure of moving from a Dundee city flat to a farm in the Scottish countryside. “I was eight years old and my brother, Douglas, was 10 when we were evacuated from Mitchell Street School, Dundee to Portlethen, Kincardineshire, on the 1st of September 1939. We were billeted with two middle aged ladies, Ann and Madge Douglas, who had a small farm called Mill of Kingcausie, although the mill was no longer in existence. “Ann Douglas, the elder sister, was bent over with arthritis but every morning she went to the byre to milk the cow, so we had warm milk on our porridge (I eventually learnt to do the milking!) They bred a few heifers (young cows) for market and there were lots of hens. We would collect the eggs from the henhouse each day, but when the hens went ‘broody’ we had to search all over the farm to find where they had laid them. There were two or three cats but they were not allowed in the house, they lived in the barns as their job was to keep the rats out. “The farmhouse had no gas, no electricity and no running water so there was no inside toilet. To use that facility, you went round to Douglas and Irene Boud the back garden and halfway up was a small hut with a bench-like structure. There was a hold in the middle and underneath was a bucket. “All meals were cooked over the open fire, in a big pot which hung on a hook and rods which were pushed back over the fire. We never had any bread but ate oatcakes which were homemade and cooked on a griddle over the fire. “There was a scullery at the back of the kitchen with a sink and a hand pump to get water. On the shelves were large bowls. Milk from the cow was poured into them, then later this was put in a churn, and we kept turning the handle until it ‘turned’ into butter. “A big incubator was kept in the kitchen. There was a shelf which came halfway across it and when fertilised eggs were put in you would hear the chicks breaking their shells. They would come towards the light then drop down from the shelf to dry off and become fluffy. “In the autumn, when the wheat was ripe, a giant Harvester would come into the area and go round all the farms, cutting the corn and turning the grain into flour. “The winter of 1939 was a very cold one. We did not have furlined boots but we wore wellies and when we had to go outside to pull up the turnips (what the English call swedes) our feet felt Irene Boud in Felpham freezing cold. “Opposite the Mill of Kingcausie was a blacksmith’s forge where the local farmers would bring their horses to be shod. Horses were used for ploughing and other farm work.

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“In the evenings the room was lit by an Aladdin oil lamp, and we had candles to go up to bed. I do not remember what we did in the evenings. There was no television, no radio and no board games in the house. There was a Mah Jong set but no instructions so nobody knew how to play! “The fire was kept burning, not by coal, but by peat. My brother and I would walk to another farm where peat was dug up and dried and we would ask for some to be delivered. “We walked a mile to school each day and were given mugs of hot cocoa at lunchtime. There were no computers or even jotters and pencils. We used slates and slate-pencils so our work was wiped off each day. We walked that same mile on Sundays and, although my bible has long disintegrated, I still have the outside cover which shows it was awarded for “Perfect Attendance at Sunday School for a year”! “I absolutely loved my time on the farm, but my brother was a city boy and never settled so after a year we went back to Dundee. “Before we went back, the ladies wanted a proper photograph of us, so they bought me a kilt (I had never had one before) and a lovely pink blouse. My brother had a nice suit. They arranged for us to go into Aberdeen to have a studio photograph taken. I still have a copy of that photo (pictured here) which brings back happy memories.” The British Evacuees Association would love to hear from all evacuees to help record historic memories like Irene’s for future generations. If you can help please contact: The British Evacuees Association, The Mill Business Centre, Mill Hill, Gringley on the Hill, DN10 4RA. Tel: 01777 816938 or email: era@evacuees.org.uk Please also send your stories to office@infocusmagazines.co.uk

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LOCAL HISTORY BY SYLVIA ENDACOTT Sadly today we don’t have many locally run family named businesses, but we have are lucky to have one still run by family members. The business was started as a small shop in 1867 by Samuel Reynolds at No 13 West Street. The railway had arrived in Bognor in 1864; the pier in 1865 and more premises were being built in the town. Samuel had many ‘strings to his bow’ his retail shop early trade and advertising papers show that he was involved as ‘auctioneers, appraisers, house agents, cabinetmakers, upholsterers and undertakers’. Samuel had 11 children, some died in childhood; however others became Samuel Reynolds. involved in the business. Sadly Samuel died in 1897 when his wife took over the business until her death in 1912 when their children became involved. Frank, born in 1873, was apprenticed to a photographer in Coventry, where he met his wife. His photography resulted in a studio being built at the back of the High Street shop and he entered the business in 1897 when his father left him £30 in his will on the condition that he gave up his photographic business, luckily he did not. His photography continued and he joined the newly formed Bognor Photographic Society in 1900 and exhibited the following year. Frank was also a keen collector of old prints of Bognor and it is to him we have to be very grateful for the commencement of the Reynolds Collection of prints, sketches, and photographs, which documents in great detail the development of our town and now held in the West Sussex Record Office. The first location in West Street.

UNDER PRESSURE BY TONI CARLTON WHY TYRE PRESSURE IS IMPORTANT? As I pulled into the garage to check my tyre pressures like I do most Fridays after collecting my son from school, he asked, ‘Why do you have to check the pressures anyway?’ I knew it was for safety reasons though I was a bit hazy on the details, and frankly I do it because it’s a habit I inherited from my own mother. So, let’s take a look at tyre pressures. Here’s an interesting fact – 40 per cent of car accidents related to faults (as opposed to driver error) are related to under inflated tyres! Though I reckon you could class that as driver error too because they omitted to check the pressure. Under-inflated are the most common reason for a blowout, where a tyre disintegrates while in motion. They are super scary and extremely dangerous. Correctly inflated tyres last longer than those that are under-inflated. Tyres can lose 1-2 PSI (pounds per square inch) per month if unchecked, and driving on tyres underinflated by just 5 PSI can reduce the life of the tyre by 25 per cent. If you are concerned about the environment, or your finances, check your pressures. Under-inflated tyres can increase your fuel consumption by around 5 per cent. Tyres inflated to the correct pressure actually improve vehicle grip, handling, and steering. Under-inflated tyres increase stopping distances by up to eight metres, and even more if the road is wet or icy. The car might also feel sluggish and hard to control. Overinflated tyres are more likely to overheat on long journeys, increasing the risk of a tyre blowout. They also make handling more difficult, especially on corners. Because they are ‘harder’, contact with the road is reduced meaning that the engine has to work harder and increasing petrol consumption. The correct tyre pressures for your car can be found in the handbook or printed on the inside of the fuel tank flap, or the sill of the driver’s door.

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SUPERHERO SHOPPING

BY KATE STEWART

Steve and Dawn Betsworth set up the comic shop, Outer Limits, in September 2020. They had previously had their other business the Glasshouse Organic Hair Salon located there but when an opportunity arose to relocate the Glasshouse into Felpham Village they found themselves with an empty property. As Steve had always had a desire to own a comic shop and already had an extensive collection of comics and collectibles, it was the obvious solution to the problem. Initially the focus of the shop was to be vintage comics and collectibles, mainly of the superhero, sci-fi and horror genres. It soon became clear that the customers that were visiting the shop also wanted new items so Steve set about sourcing the best suppliers available. In January 2021 the shop started receiving its weekly deliveries of new comics and regular deliveries of toys, statues and other collectibles soon followed. The range and variety of stock has steadily increased with the focus being on sourcing items that you wouldn’t usually find on the High Street. The shop is also a convenient location for people looking to sell their old collectibles and has taken in many items during the time it’s been open, ranging from comic books, die cast vehicles, action figures and movie memorabilia. “We are always on the lookout for vintage items and loft finds,” says Steve. Steve’s first love still remains comic books. As a lifelong fan of Marvel and DC comics he purchased his first comic at the age of seven, captivated by the artwork on the cover, and he has continued to collect ever since. Steve attributes his own love of art to comic books and regularly creates his own artwork including the painting of Spider-Man at the entrance to the shop. “The feedback from customers has been amazing, there really seems to be something that stirs a memory in everyone. Hopefully having the Outer Limits shop in Felpham will inspire local, young comic fans to try producing their own artwork or short stories,” Steve adds. Steve moved to Felpham in 1991. He moved away briefly in 2011 and returned to Sussex in 2018. He still works as a building site manager Monday - Friday which only allows him to open the shop on Saturday and Sunday, however plans are afoot to expand the shop and open it 7 days a week in the not too distant future. Do pop in and take a look – it’s fascinating. The Outer Limits, 101 Felpham Way, Bognor Regis PO22 8QB Tel: 01243 587627 or email: info@outer-limits.co.uk

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CHICHESTER CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS TASKS FOR MARCH 2022 SLINDON, Sunday 6 March Conservation – Woodland Management in Slindon Woods with Scott Robertson of the Chichester Conservation Volunteers. Meet at 10.00am. Tele: 01243 552113 or 07722 025339 SINGLETON, Sunday 13 March Conservation – Chalk Downland Management with Rob Eadie of the Chichester Conservation Volunteers on Levin Down. Meet at 10.00 am. Tele: 07776 150863 GRAFFHAM, Sunday 20 March Conservation – Heathland Management on Graffham Common with Scott Robertson of the Chichester Conservation Volunteers. Meet at 10.00 am. Tele: 01243 552113 or 07722 025339 SINGLETON, Sunday 27 March Conservation – Chalk Downland Management with Rob Eadie of the Chichester Conservation Volunteers on Levin Down. Meet at 10.00 am. Tele: 07776 150863 Maria Wildman, 12 Harbour View Road, Pagham PO21 4RG Tel: 01243 262833 Email: wildthings2@waitrose.com

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North Wall in Pagham Harbour holds many treasures among the reeds and scattered across the mudflats. With panoramic views of the saltmarsh, you are sure to see a familiar curlew or lapwing, or a coot or moorhen within the reedbeds. As spring progresses, each bird here will be putting all their efforts into finding a mate, building a home and raising chicks. Unfortunately for an unexpecting coot chick, this brings an aerial threat, as Pagham Harbour’s marsh harriers are hunting more than ever. Marsh harriers are the largest of the harriers, with a wingspan of over a meter! They show sexual dimorphism, meaning the male and female look very different to each other. The male, often the smaller bird, has a chocolatey body and a gingery belly with ashy-grey wings that stretch out into charcoal-black wing tips. The female, on the other hand, is chocolatey brown all over, far darker than her mate, with a yellow-y crown and throat. Marsh Harrier, male in flight. On a golden evening, the chocolatey tones of the birds are radiant, with the male’s ashy wings dramatically contrasted against his brown feathers, and the female’s yellow crown alight with gold. You might even be forgiven for thinking they are two separate species, but both the male and female birds fly with their wings held in a distinctive V-shape, as they hold their wings up. On a clear day, this makes for a picturesque sight against – a perfect chevron against a blue sky. In the spring, marsh harriers flirt on the wing. The male will fly to great heights to meet the female and, a millisecond before colliding with her, he will fold his wings back, somersaulting in the sky before tumbling, somehow gracefully, towards the reedbed. Ornithologists have, appropriately, coined this phenomenon as ‘sky dancing’. Sometimes an impressed female will join her pursuer Marsh Harrier, female. and the pair will tumble together, with their talons locked together. Our pair of marsh harriers are regularly seen out in the harbour and over the reedbeds. Why not join one of our guided walks and who knows, you might see them performing their aerial ballet against the dramatic, gothic background of Chichester Cathedral. For more information and a full list of events go to https://events.rspb.org.uk/paghamharbour

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I’M BUYING A HOUSE DO I REALLY NEED A SURVEY?

BY REBECCA JENKINS

You’ve saved and you’ve saved, maybe even received an unexpected windfall, and the time has come to buy a property. Maybe it’s your first time, maybe it’s a step up or perhaps you are looking to downsize. No matter the reason, buying a property at any stage of life is a huge investment (perhaps one of the biggest you’ll make) and, without a doubt, an expensive one! Making a house purchase might seem like it comes with endless fees and this is especially the case if you are buying with a mortgage. Maybe you’ve paid for a mortgage arrangement and the pesky mortgage company now wants to charge for a ‘survey.’ Your estate agent might even have suggested this survey is ‘good enough’. It could be tempting to see this an opportunity to save some money and not get an additional building survey, but … let’s take a look at the mortgage ‘survey’ and see what you think: Who is the mortgage ‘survey’ for? Sadly, although you’re the one paying for it, this inspection is not for your benefit. The sole purpose of this inspection is, to be blunt, to assure the lender that IF they lend money on this property they will be able to recoup the money lent if something goes wrong. The lender is protecting its own investment. But a survey’s a survey, right? First of all, a ‘mortgage survey’ although commonly used, is generally a misleading term. A surveyor will visit the property but will actually be undertaking a ‘mortgage valuation.’ I’m sure you can immediately see the difference; a valuation does not a survey make. The purpose of a building survey which you commission yourself, is to assess the condition of a property, or structure and to identify whether there are any issues that may need addressing which could end up costing you dearly in the long run. Should any issues be identified, you then have what you need to be able to either renegotiate the agreed price or, in some instances, walk away from the sale altogether knowing you’ve saved yourself not only your hard earned cash, but also the stress and heartache of finding out the hard way that your dream home isn’t quite what you had hoped for. Of course, your survey may simply confirm that all is well with your new home. In which case, you have paid a small price for peace of mind. When you employ someone like me, you are paying me to work for you and only you as I’m independent of any estate agent/lender. I pride myself on being approachable and professional, using my knowledge to protect you against unforeseen risks, helping you to make the most informed decision possible on whether to buy a property or not. If you’re not sure what you need, get in touch and I’ll happily talk it through with no obligation. Rebecca Jenkins MSc MRICS is a Building Surveyor for Sussex Surveyors. You can follow her on Instagram @The_lady_surveyor

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SPRING INTO SUMMER Find your form for 2022!

Tennis is a great all-round workout in the fresh air.

Middleton Sports Club is a vibrant, independent club at the heart of the community. With a focus on family sports and leisure, we warmly welcome all ages, abilities and aptitudes!

This summer we are all set to make the most of freedom and fun, inviting everyone into our sport, leisure and social facilities. Join us and discover the activities that make you happy.

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Inclusive for all ages and abilities, cricket is always a summer favourite!

Tennis: We’re here all year! Bowls: Season begins on 16 April 2022. Cricket: 1st round match is on 30 April 2022; 1st league match is 7 May 2022. Make the most of this summer and find your fun at MSC. Call or email us and take a tour!

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DOPAMINE DRESSING

Yes, we’re currently snuggled up in our warmest knitwear and duvet coats, but spring is on the way! A new season brings optimism of lighter, longer days, and warmer weather. Many of my clients say they prefer winter clothes, but spring looks can feel fresh and bring us a boost of energy. So how do we go about getting ready for the winter to spring transition when it comes to our wardrobes? First up, I’d suggest doing a ‘wardrobe review’ and de-clutter to make way for some newness. Go through each item and be honest with yourself – is it serving you well? Is it a great colour on you or does it wash you out? Does it fit well or can you only do standing up activities in it?! Does it suit your lifestyle and the sorts of activities you do day-to-day? If not, then it’s time to pass it on to a friend, a charity, sell it, or recycle – never throw it in the bin please. Now you have your ‘keepers,’ make time to try on a few different outfits and combinations. Sometimes we get stuck in a rut with always wearing the same things or putting them together in the same way. Experiment, mix things up, don’t be scared to try things out – you could have lots of ‘new’ outfits already there in your wardrobe. Next up, think about the ‘gaps. Are you short on good jeans or go-with-anything trainers? Maybe it’s a jacket, or dress for work. Make a list of items you might need so you can hit the shops, whether virtually or online. Having an idea of what you really need makes shopping more focussed as the amount of choice can often be overwhelming. So what are the key looks for Spring/Summer 2022? I’m pleased to report that one of the strongest walks from the catwalk is all things colour. From zesty oranges and yellows to bold cobalt blue and emerald green. Colour blocking or unusual combinations is a fantastic way to lift both your current wardrobe, and your mood. It’s known as dopamine dressing as injecting colour really can boost how we feel. If you’re not sure that bold colours suit you, or you’re feeling a little less brave, try an accessory like a handbag or a pair of shoes as a pop of colour against a more neutral palette – it really does have the power to elevate your outfit. If you’d like a bit of help with reviewing your wardrobe, working out the colours and styles that suit you, or going shopping for your new spring pieces, then I’d love to help you out – it’s what I do, so do get in touch. I’m also running my Spring Style Boost sessions in March, which are a terrific way to hear more about the latest looks from the high street. All the info is on my website visit www.vickybooker.com or email me at Vicky@vickybooker.com

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MAPPING THE WAY

BY KIM LESLIE

Here’s how our area looked some three hundred years ago. Richard Budgen’s map of 1724 is a landmark in local mapping: the first large-scale printed map of Sussex at three quarters of an inch to a mile, with all sorts of detail never shown before by earlier map-makers. By including only what he called ‘principal’ roads the district must have seemed very isolated. The minor roads, not shown by Budgen, would have had more the appearance of trackways or bridleways, such as between Felpham church and Middleton church, its landward end surviving today as Limmer Lane until it’s lost under the sea. Its designation today as a bridleway through the Summerley Estate, rather than just a footpath, reinforces the fact that it was anciently a main artery between the two villages. This early-18th century coastline was bleak and desolate, few people living right on the shoreline as they do today. Middleton was hardly populated; In 1724 there were only four families living here. The invading sea was swallowing up acres of farmland year by year. Each storm brought fresh dangers. Significantly Budgen makes the point: ‘The South Wall of Middleton Church stands about 60 feet from ye Full’ (i.e. 18 metres above the full, or high, tide mark). The situation was becoming desperate. A century later, in 1837, the medieval church was finally abandoned to the waves, its Victorian replacement opened on a safer, more inland site in 1849. The site of the old church is just off the beach at the seaward end of the second groyne westwards from the end of Sea Lane, according to Middleton’s late historian, Winifred Abbott. Traces of five of the old village wells on the drying sand were last sighted on the beach here in 1996. Without adequate sea defences, the erosion of the coastline was unstoppable. Groynes were erected by one 18th-century vicar of Felpham – named as ‘Grynes’ by Budgen – but were never as effective as the more modern concrete seawall or the nearby rock islands off Elmer. Remains of some of the early groynes can still be discovered at low tide along Felpham’s Summerley beach, smoothed down almost to the level of the sand. To be continued next month …

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WALKING THE WRITER’S WAY

BY SIMON BAKER IRONS

World Book Day usually falls in March, so it was only right for this month’s walk to have a literary theme. It features part of the ‘West Sussex Literary Trail’ that links Horsham with Chichester and also follows in the footsteps of Hilaire Belloc’s novel ‘The Four Men: A Farrago’. Hilaire Belloc was a Franco-English writer and historian of the early twentieth century and this book describes a pilgrimage that he took on foot in 1902 across Sussex from Robertsbridge to Harting. “The Four Men” describes four characters, himself, Grizzlebeard, the Poet and the Sailor, who are all aspects of Belloc’s personality, as they journey in a halfreal, half-fictional story of life. The best place to start the walk is at the ‘The White Horse’ pub situated in the Square of Storrington where the book says Hilaire Belloc stayed overnight and told stories of meeting a huntsman. A short walk down Church Lane leads to ‘Our Lady of England Priory’ where he stayed a few years later and which inspired him to write the poem titled ‘Courtesy’. Hilaire’s book suggests that his route goes up on the Downs and looks over the Arun Valley, however this walk follows a lower route, which gives you further opportunity to explore the landmarks that he writes about. Head west out of the town to join the Literary Trail as it passes through Cootham and enters the 300 acres of Parham Deer Park. Fallow deer wander the park and are descendants of the original herd first recorded in 1628. Parham Park is a Site of Special Scientific Interest for its lichen, rare beetles and large heronry. The Elizabethan house sited amongst the deer park was built in 1577 and has been a family home ever since. The house first opened to visitors in 1948 after the Second World War where previously it had been home to evacuee children and Canadian soldiers. The house re-opens to visitors again at Easter. Leave the deer park by West Lodges, cross the road and admire the sandstone rocks of Rackham along with the old Victorian school. The trail continues across fields to the 18th century Rackham Watermill, closed in 1925 it has been derelict ever since; however, it still contains much of its machinery. The 4.4m diameter waterwheel has deteriorated over the years but can still be seen on the side of the mill and was fed via a small millpond from Parham Lake. The route joins Crossgates road and heads into Amberley village. This road sits high above the wetland area of Amberley Wild Brooks and gives great views across this tidal floodplain of the River Arun. This wetland area (also a Site of Special Scientific Interest) generally floods in winter and is known for its varied wildfowl. Amberley is worth exploring with its castle (now a hotel), Norman church, village tea shop and chalk pit museum. The walk finishes at the Bridge Inn by Houghton Bridge where the Four Men briefly stopped, ordered beer, and told stories of their first loves.

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Estate Planning - FAQs

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GLAUCOMA

BY CATHY CLARK

Glaucoma is a chronic, progressive, degenerative disorder of the optic nerve that produces characteristic visual field damage. This may be because the eye pressure is higher than normal, or because of a weakness to the optic nerve. In its early stages, it is asymptomatic and if untreated, it may progress to blindness: however, with early treatment, the damage may be limited and sight may be saved. The main types of glaucoma are: • Primary open angle glaucoma, the most common type, also known as chronic open angle glaucoma, where damage to your optic nerve happens very slowly over time. • Closed angle glaucoma, where damage can happen very quickly due to a sudden rise in eye pressure. • Normal tension glaucoma, when an eye pressure within the normal range still causes damage to the optic nerve. • Secondary glaucoma, which occurs as a result of another eye condition, an injury to the eye or due to medication. Congenital glaucoma: the chances of getting glaucoma are 10 times higher for those with a history of it in their close family environment. Glaucoma cannot be prevented: a regular eye test, which includes standard tests for glaucoma, is the only way to know you have the condition. In addition, any patient with a family history of glaucoma should mention it. Because it affects peripheral vision which is not as sensitive as central vision, it’s difficult to notice any early changes. If an optician suspects glaucoma they will refer you to an eye clinic for diagnostic tests and your GP will be informed. Once a diagnosis is confirmed, treatment options will be discussed and patients are monitored for life to minimise preventable sight loss. Treatment for glaucoma aims to lower your eye pressure, this usually starts with eye drops, and for most this is the only required treatment. If eye drops alone are not enough, your ophthalmologist may suggest laser treatment. In a very small number of cases surgery may be an option. Unfortunately, once sight loss occurs, it can’t be reversed as there are currently no treatments which can restore the damaged nerve. However, the treatments for glaucoma can help to prevent further optic nerve damage and any further loss of sight. This photograph of 4Sight’s 4Sight Vision Support CEO, Kirstie Thomas, commented: “World head office illustrates how Glaucoma Week (6-12 March) is an opportunity to raise awareness of glaucoma can cause loss of having regular eye health checks. It is important to understand that peripheral vision of sight initially most people with glaucoma are not aware of it and have zero over time. symptoms. Catch the disease early and you have a great chance of preserving your vision for the years to come.” There is more information about glaucoma and how 4Sight Vision Support can support you or someone you know living with sight loss at www.4sight.org.uk or call 01243 828555. More information can also be found at Glaucoma UK www.glaucoma.uk

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SAVE ENERGY … AND THE PLANET

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There are many simple changes you can make in our homes to reduce your electricity and gas usage and do our bit towards saving the planet. Thermostat - The thermostat is your friend! It’s an uncomplicated way to take control of your energy usage. By turning the heating thermostat down by one degree you can save around £60 a year. A smart thermostat can connect to your Wi-Fi so you can control your heating and hot water through your smart phone, tablet, or desktop. A smart meter monitors and displays your energy use in near real-time so you can see exactly how much electricity and/or gas you’re using and use the information to make adjustments to cut household costs. Lighting - Buy energy saving lightbulbs. Gradually phase out any incandescent or halogen bulbs in your home. LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) are the most energy-efficient bulbs available and are much cheaper to run. Turn lights off in unused rooms. Consider a timer switch to set lamps to come on and off. These plug straight into the wall can be programmable. Did you know that dust sitting on lampshades or bulbs can dim the light in your home? Regularly clean lamp shades or fittings to ensure the light can get through. Stop the standby - Switch appliances off at the plug to save energy. This alone could save you £35 a year. Unblock the radiators - items of furniture are often placed in front of radiators which partially blocks heat circulation. Moving furniture just a few centimetres away from radiators can help boost the temperature of your room, which means you may be able to turn your thermostat down and save money, without feeling the temperature difference. Also, many radiators are placed under windows, and are completely covered by full-length curtains when they are drawn, effectively curtailing their ability to heat a room. Hemming curtains to a shorter length can make a massive difference.

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MARCH

What’s on at Bersted Jubilee Hall Subject to change, please call 01243 842221. Mondays: Pilates -Christina 9 -10.am Pilates-Jane 12 - 1pm Arun A Cappella 7 - 10pm Tuesdays: Mother & Toddler Group 10-11.30am Tai Chi (term time only) see below 12.30 -1.30 U3A History Group—29th 2—4pm Council Committee Meetings 7pm Wednesdays: Aerobics - Jane 10-11am Pilates—Jane 11-12am Carpet Bowls 2-3.30pm Yoga—Kerry 7.15 - 8.15pm Thursdays: Pilates—Christina 9 - 9.45am Yoga 12.30—2pm NBWI 10th 2.15-5pm Boogie Bounce Fitness 6—7pm Friday Toddler Group (hall) 9.30-11.30 am Carpet Bowls 2-3.30pm Saturdays: Bognor Regis Art Society 12th 2 - 5pm Sundays: Open Heart Church Group 10-2pm Table top sale 6th (monthly) – 3—5pm contact alisonbarnham@yahoo.com for details Bersted Parish Council public meetings start at 7pm on a Tuesday. March Meetings: Planning 1st March Full Council 8th March Community Resources 15th March Tai Chi—new introductory beginners class Starting Tuesday 8 March 2—3pm Booking essential—call 0794916177 or Email trisha.pomroy@btinternet.com

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Calling all ‘green-fingered’ Schools, Nurseries and Youth Groups! Are you a teacher, youth leader, school gardener or a parent of a school aged child? If so, then why not consider signing up your/your child’s setting, to take part in the Bognor Regis in Bloom ‘Veg Growing’ competition! This is a FREE competition to enter, with seeds, a step-by-step guide and entry forms sent on sign up. Certificates are presented to all who take part and a prize presentation given to the winning entrant from ‘In Bloom’ judges and the Mayor! If you’re interested in finding out more about the competition, then please register your interest by emailing the Committee Clerk: rebeccavervecken@bognorregis.gov.uk or by calling: 01243 867744.

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BEEF IN GUINNESS ST PATRICK’S DAY IS ON MARCH 17TH. CELEBRATE WITH A CASSEROLE COOKED IN GUINNESS TO MAKE A DELICIOUS SAUCE. INGREDIENTS For the stew 2 tbsp oil 1kg braising steak, cut into large pieces 2 tbsp plain flour, well-seasoned 3 onions, sliced 500ml Guinness 2 sprigs thyme

For the dumplings 75g butter, frozen and grated, or 75g suet 150g self-raising flour 1 small onion, grated 2 sprigs of thyme, leaves stripped and chopped Water for mixing

METHOD Heat the oven to 150C/fan 130C/gas 2. Heat a little of the oil in a large oven-proof pan. Lightly flour the pieces of braising steak and fry in small batches until well browned. Remove them with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate. Add the onions to the pan and fry on a fairly high heat until they soften and tinge brown at the edges. Pour the Guinness into the pan, letting it bubble up, then return the meat to the pan along with the thyme. Cover the pan and transfer to the oven for 2-2 1/2 hours or until tender. The sauce will sweeten and thicken during the cooking time. Make the dumplings towards the end of the cooking time by mixing the grated butter or suet, flour, onion, and thyme together and season well. Gradually add water to the dry ingredients until you have a soft dough. Divide into 12 balls. Place the dumplings on top of the casserole and return it to the oven, uncovered, for 25 minutes. Serve with shredded cabbage or spring greens.

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One positive side effect of the pandemic is that it has made the public more aware of reusing and recycling lots of items which they would have normally thrown in the bin or taken to the tip. To accommodate this welcome trend, good old-fashioned jumble sales have re-branded and, as you may have noticed, table top sales are springing up everywhere. To pick up a bargain you just turn up with a few plastic bags, some cash (a must have) and shop. But how do you become a successful table top seller? First of all, find a sale, book and pay for your pitch (a table and a couple of chairs) which usually costs from £6 to £15. Most sales are indoors but as the Chris Warden weather improves there will no doubt be outdoor venues. Items are sold by all types of sellers to all sorts of customers. Customers are normally looking for a bargain or inspiration for their next upcycling project, admission tends to be free and tea and coffee are often available. Most sellers do not price every item and are sometimes willing to haggle. Some sellers do price larger items, but others like to negotiate. It’s totally up to you. So, I hear you saying, what can I sell? In essence, almost everything that you no longer want but here are a few tips: • Clothes - must be washed and obviously clean • Pet carriers, homes and accessories and • Ornaments - make sure they are dust-free children’s/baby toys and equipment are • Food items - are rarely sold but must be in date popular • Tools – especially old fashioned ones, go well With all this in mind, I have set-up a monthly Indoor Carboot/Table Top sale which takes place 1st or 2nd Saturday of each month at Middleton Jubilee Hall, Elmer Road from 9am-12 noon (sellers can arrive from 8a.m.). To book email: diamondsussexevents@yahoo.com

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HOROSCOPES FOR MARCH BY LOCAL ASTROLOGER LETICIA PARMER There are some very harmonious and helpful aspects between the major planets this March as they gradually move on into the empathetic and dreamy sign of Pisces, making this a month for music, dance and poetry. On the 21st the Sun enters the first sign of the Zodiac, Aries, marking the Spring Equinox. So as the clocks go forward on Sunday March 27th let’s also spring ourselves with enthusiasm into a happier new Astro Year! ARIES You are getting ready for the new explosion of energy and activation of dreams as we approach the start of Spring. Meanwhile this month finds you being more romantic and tender than fiery. TAURUS This is likely to be an increasingly sociable month for you. Perhaps, instead of the Bull, you are behaving more like a Bear awakening from the long winter sleep and seeking the stimulation of friendships.

LIBRA For you, it seems that preparing for Spring is a serious and responsible business as you want to cross all the ‘t’s and dot all the ‘i’s during March ready to kick up your heels once the clocks go back. SCORPIO As the trees and flowers are in full creation mode, with buds and flowers bursting forth in all their glory, so you too must be by re-awakening the natural writer, artist or musician within you.

GEMINI When it comes to your work, your goals and ambitions, you may have felt held back and frustrated for a long time, but now it is as if the log jam is clearing and you can feel yourself moving forward at last.

SAGITTARIUS Though you are usually itching to get away and travel by the time Spring is around the corner, you will be surprisingly nesty and nurturing this March and more keen on recipes than relocations.

CANCER Foreigners and different cultures have a strong influence on your life this month. You can learn a lot from, and be helped by, those who carry and practise different traditions and customs from yours.

CAPRICORN Family is always very important to you but especially so this March when a brother or sister is likely to tug on your heartstrings. A lovely month to go through old photos with them and reminisce.

LEO Self-discipline is essential if you want to maintain your usual Leo trendsetting elegance. So, draw up a plan to release those old furnishings, outgrown posessions or unwanted kilos, or they’ll weigh you down.

AQUARIUS Financial matters may have been a bit tricky for quite some time, but you have the vision to see beyond merely the material in life, especially now that nature is bursting forth with its free abundant gifts.

VIRGO Though you are a pragmatic and practical Virgo who does not normally waste time on frills and fancies, you feel particularly dawn to the more romantic and mystical side of partnership this March.

PISCES Your natural empathy and kindness may at times be overlooked or taken for granted, but not so this March because you are shining your light so brightly that you will be dazzling all whom you encounter.

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A GOOD READ

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Homeland Elegies by Ayad Akhtar Homeland Elegies is a novel which could be (and partly is) an autobiographical series of essays. Mr. Akhtar is a cardiologist, non-practising Muslim, and supporter of Donald Trump. He and his wife were Pakistani migrants, professional educated people, who moved to the U.S, enticed by the ‘American Dream.’ ‘Life is good and Ayad enjoys a privileged middle class US childhood. Then 9/11 happens and Ayad notices how attitudes towards his family change. The very first chapter explores the rise Donald Trump. If you have ever wondered what people see in Trump; how they are seduced by his message and how he came to power in spite of being dismissed as a showman, then Akhtar examines this using his relationship with his father as a way to explore this momentous change in the nation. Akhtar goes on to explore themes on American life, 9/11, partition, Muslim identity, family dynamics, and Salman Rushdie. It’s not a light read but it is intelligently written, and the essay style of writing means that it can be read in bite-size sections. At its heart, Homeland Elegies is the story of a father, a son, and the country they both call home. It seamlessly blends fact and fiction to tell a story of belonging and dispossession in a post 9/11 world.

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