Felpham in Focus December 2018 January 2019

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Hello, welcome to the final magazine of 2018, what a year it has been! We have enjoyed one of the hottest summers for decades, thank goodness we are lucky enough to live so close to the coast!

The commemorations of the end of World War One have been amazing, moving & a reminder of how valuable is our freedom to live as we do.

We have celebrated our tenth anniversary of publishing Felpham in Focus, thank you for all the kind messages, they are lovely to receive.

Christmas is coming, there is still lots going on in the local area and many people are working very hard to ensure all events go well. Please support our local businesses and events, you will be appreciated!

The next issue is the February 2019 one with a deadline of 7th January.

I hope, however & wherever you spend it, you have a peaceful Christmas with your loved ones & wish you all a Happy New Year & the best of times in 2019.

Best wishes

Sarah

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Local History ©S. Endacott At this me I thought I would take a look Felpham. To be a village there should be a pub, a church, small shops, history and ‘picturesque co ages.’ So far so good as Felpham has all of these. One of the first problems however is how you do pronounce the name of the village, is it ‘Fel‐p‐ham or Fel– f –am.’ I am of course aware there is as much discussion today on this subject as there has been for many years. According to the publica on of ‘Place names of Sussex’ there were many men ons of the place, which appeared to mean ‘fallow‐enclosure,’ One report in 1575 showed a spelling with ‘P,’ however it is shown as ‘Phelpham.’ I am sure that these discus‐ sions will con nue well into the future.

It appears that in the Domesday Book it is shown as ‘Felcheham’ and was described as a ‘pleasant village and parish in the Western division of the country’. According to the 1882 Sussex Directory it shows that Flansham and Ankton (or Ancton) are hamlets belonging to Felpham. In 1882 the commercial part of the village records a grocer, shoemaker and post office, gardener, farmers, blacksmith, shop keeper, miller, butcher as well as the various licensed premises – Fox, George, and Brewer’s Arms. Census returns also provide an interes ng view when in 1851 the popula on of the village was 479, with 92 occupied homes and just one unoccupied building. By the 1990’s the popula on had risen to approximately 9,000. The popula on is s ll increasing, especially with the new estates that are being built around the village.

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Christmas is all about traditions, but why do we hang stockings, eat chocolate logs and drink eggnog?

changed over time and eventually edible representations of the log appeared, which is why we eat chocolate logs today!

Stockings – Noddy Holder belting out, ‘Are you hanging up your stocking on the wall?’ is a Christmas tradition in itself.

There’s no official explanation of why we hang socks up for Santa though.

It probably derives from a tradition of leaving out hay-filled shoes on December 5, the eve of St. Nicholas’ feast day. Children would wake to discover that the hay they left for St. Nick’s donkey had been replaced with treats or coins.

Eggnog – Historians agree that 'nog’ was probably inspired by a medieval drink called ‘posset’, a milky drink made with eggs, milk, and sometimes figs or sherry. These were all pricey ingredients, so it was a bit of status symbol to offer it to guests. No-one seems to know for sure why it’s called ‘nog’, but it maybe from the old word ‘noggin’ which was slang for a wooden cup.

Snacks for Santa – Whether it’s milk and a chocolate digestive or sherry and mince pie, when we leave goodies for Father Christmas we’re possibly participating in a tradition that some scholars date back to ancient Norse mythology! According to legend, Odin had an eight-legged horse named Sleipnir. Kids would leave treats for Sleipnir, hoping that Odin would favour them with gifts in return.

Carolling – You might suppose this is a centuries-old tradition but although the songs go back hundreds of years, visiting neighbours to bid them good luck and good cheer by singing for them didn’t happen until the Victorian era.

Evergreen decorations – Before Christianity people decorated their homes with evergreens in the winter as a reminder that spring would return. Christians adopted the tradition and decorated evergreen trees with apples to represent the Garden of Eden. The practice really took off when the public learned that Queen Victoria had a decorated Christmas tree as a nod to her German husband’s heritage.

Mistletoe - This was associated with fertility and vitality by Celtic Druids because it blossomed even during the most frigid winters. Quite how we got from that kissing under the mistletoe is a mystery, but we do know that it began in the 18th Century and started with guests kissing the hand of their host under the mistletoe, then became progressively more personal over the decades that followed!

Advent calendars - The modern advent calendar, with its little doors containing sweets or small gifts, began with Gerhard Lang in the early 1900s. His inspiration was a calendar that his mother made for him when he was a child, featuring 24 coloured pictures attached to a piece of cardboard.

Christmas Cards – In these days of high postage costs, texts and emails, plus more environmental awareness this tradition may be at risk of dying out. Christmas cards are a surprisingly recent tradition anyway, with the first formal card only hitting shelves in 1843.

The Yule Log – Yule logs also predate Christianity. As part of winter solstice celebrations, Gaels and Celts burned logs decorated with holly, ivy, and pinecones to cleanse themselves of the past year and welcome the next one. The practice

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A little respite from the festivities It’s the festive season and I have to admit I do rather like all the tinsel, mulled wine and carols, not to mention being partial to a mince pie or two. However, despite the lure of cosy fires and Christmas TV, I still need to get out in the crisp, fresh air of the open countryside, and feel the nip at my cheeks. Walking round our Pagham Harbour and Medmerry reserves, I am accompanied by the endless babbling, honking conversation of brent geese, the whistles of wigeon and the quacks and squeals of a myriad of other wildfowl and waders. Gazing out across the saltmarsh under a winter sky full of character, textures and tones, the stuffiness of hot rooms fades away like an evaporating mist.

A faint high pitched ‘zi zi zi’ from the undergrowth behind me catches my attention. I turn round scanning the bushes and trees. There. Constantly on the move, flitting from twig to twig, branch to branch, always searching for food is a firecrest. It vies with its cousin, the goldcrest, for the title of our smallest bird. Although both are resident in the UK, most of our firecrests are migrants and both species swell in numbers during the winter, arriving from Scandinavia, Poland and Russia. Weighing no more than a ten pen piece, these tiny birds must be exhausted from there exertions to get here. Such is the magnitude of this feat of migration, that folklore A Goldcrest suggested goldcrests hitched a lift, riding on the backs of larger wading birds called woodcocks, which arrive at a similar time. This gave rise to their old name of ‘woodcock pilot’. Both goldcrests and firecrests have a distinctive crown patch, orange on the males and yellow on the females, but the firecrest is distinguishable by its broad white stripe over the eye. Firecrests tend to keep their distance, whereas goldcrests can be surprisingly confiding, feeding right next to you as you watch their ceaseless probing, as if they do not have the time to acknowledge you.

As I start to make my way back I spy another bird sporting orange on its plumage, rummaging in the leaf litter. Not a robin but a redwing. Another seasonal visitor that is a member of the thrush family, easily identified by its rusty flanks and white eyestripe. The light is fading but I’m feeling lighter, refreshed and yes, I think I’ve made room for one more mince pie!

A Redwing

December Sunday 02 December, Artists Wildlife Painting Workshop. This all-day workshop gives an introduction to basic techniques of watercolour painting Good quality paints, paper and brushes supplied. 9.30am (duration 7 hours) Booking essential, £20 per person / £16 members Sunday 16 December, Someone to Guide You. Our friendly guides will be at our brand new Ferry Pool Hide, Pagham Harbour to help you spot and identify the wildlife 10am – 2pm Drop-in. Free

January 2019 Tuesday 01 January, New Year’s Day Guided Walk. This 4 mile walk combines birds and wildlife, with Medmerry's history .10am (duration 3½ hours) meet Earnley car park PO20 7JL at 9.50am. Booking essential £7 per person / £4 members Sunday 27 January, Someone to Guide You. Unsure of what that bird is? Our friendly guides will be at our brand new Ferry Pool Hide, Pagham Harbour to help you spot and identify the wildlife. 10am – 2pm Drop-in. Free To contact Felpham in Focus please email infocusmagazines@btinternet.com

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Felpham Allotments and Gardens Society

A very smart scarecrow

recently gave prizes to for the best plots which were judged professionally by Mr Richard Hilson from the RHS. He was looking for all the different elements that add up to a well‐kept allotment plot. For example weed control, healthy crops, proper structures and soil condi on to name but a few.

There was a fantas c array of flowers at the allotments, as more plot holders see the benefits of growing flowers and vegetables together. The judge was very impressed by the whole allotment site and the wonderful facili es we have.

Three different sized plots were judged along with the best newcomers. There was also a new cup donated to the allotments by Felpham Coop Funeral Care, their cup was for innova on.

The Innova on Cup was given for original ideas; we had a very original scarecrow, well put together with clever finishing touches. A very smart scarecrow! A Victorian iron bed suddenly appeared in the middle of a plot and became a beau ful bed of flowers. The winner was the bicycle wheel, modified with crochet squares and bright colours, an inven on intended to ward of the birds.

However, they were not deterred as they scurried around in the strawberry bed right underneath the bicycle wheel.

The Innova on Cup will be presented every year and hopefully more plot holders will join in the fun.

Looking back over 2018 it’s been a wonderful summer with most of the produce enjoying the long hot days.

Produce such as tomatoes, aubergines, courge es which like the heat, did well. There will be less green tomato chutney, as plot holders managed to harvest their tomatoes varie es when ripe.

The potatoes did not do so well, individuals reported that they had less or smaller potatoes. You would think potatoes are easy to grow but too wet and they get blight, too dry and their growth is s lted.

One thing for sure is that no two years are ever the same and that is what challenges the gardeners to try different things, to choose from the many varie es of seeds and plants out there. For the winter it’s wonderful to grow lovely food like leeks, sprouts and green vegetables.

Nothing can be be er than enjoying your Christmas dinner with your own home grown food.

If you have never visited Felpham Allotments take a look at our website: www.felphamallotments.org.uk We have Plant Sales and Open Days throughout the year.

Schools can contact us to teach children the value of growing your own. We would very much like to develop a plot for disabled plot holders now that we have our own disabled loo thanks to funding from The Lo ery. Valerie Parfoot (Chair)

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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 Malthouse smokie (smoked haddock, bacon, cream & cheese) £5.95 Moules mariniere (garlic, white wine & cream) £5.95 Garlic mushrooms with toasted ciabatta £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 ) Bookings; 01243 864609 Email andrew@malthouserestaurant.co.uk Facebook.com/Malthouse Restaurant

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Whether it's the gradual increase in food prices over the past year, or your desire to cut back on food waste, there has never been more incentive not to over cater at Christmas. But just how do you work out how much food and drink you need when you’re feeding far more people than usual? We've come to the rescue.

Turkey - Allow approximately 500g per person. This doesn't mean that you'll get 500g of meat each, simply that to get a good portion size you need to allow this much turkey-weight per person. So, if you want to feed 8 adults your turkey should be at least 4Kg, more if you want leftovers.

Roast beef or pork - If the joint is off the bone, allow 250g per serving – so 2kg for eight people. Allow 350g per serving for

roasts on the bone – so around 3kg for eight.

Roasties - Everyone loves roasties! Allow 250g of potatoes per person, so 2kg for eight people.

Stuffing - You need to allow 100g of stuffing per person, so that’s at least 800g for eight people!

With stuffing it's better to have more than run-out, and it's great on turkey sandwiches later!

Sprouts - Unless you are a sprout-lover allow 80g per person – or 650g for eight people. If you do have any leftover they go great in bubble and squeak for boxing day brunch.

Carrots and other roast or steamed veg 80g-100g is about right for any serving of vegetables, so you need 800g combined for eight people. I allow more because lots my family are vegetarian.

Gravy - 125ml per person is enough for a normal family, but if your relatives are like mine and treat gravy as a food group then allow double. You can always freeze leftovers for an easy addition to midweek suppers.

Cranberry Sauce - At least 50g per person. I'm sure I eat more than that though!

Bread Sauce - 75ml seems to suffice because not everyone likes it, but those that do LOVE it. Around 600-700ml is usually enough.

Christmas Pudding - A 900g pudding will be plenty to feed eight.

Custard - Treat it like gravy. 125ml per person unless your family are the type that can't stop pouring!

Unfortunately, there isn't one shopping list to suit all families, but this is a good basic guide; adapt it to suit your own catering preferences.

Happy

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The Bedlam Stacks by Natasha Pulley If you like a novel that feels like a luxurious meal in a restaurant where you can enjoy each course at a slow pace, then this is the novel for you. This slowburner is in no rush to reach its conclusion and invites you to indulge in the world of 19th century Peru.

Pulley skilfully mixes facts and historical fiction with fantasy as the novel turns in a way that you don’t expect.

It is 1859 and Merrick Tremayne is asked to undertake an expedition to Peru by the East India Company. As an ex-opium smuggler, and a gardener, they want him to supervise the search for cinchona trees. The bark of these trees produces quinine, a much sought-after treatment for malaria. Despite knowing that it is a suicide mission, since others have tried and failed, he agrees to go to get away from his miserable life at home. Once in Peru he travels to a mysterious village, given the name Bedlam Stacks. Three large pillars of rock rise into the sky with homes and shops built on to the sides of them.

And this is where fact (the expedition did take place, led by Clement Markham, who accompanies the fictitious Merrick) and historical fiction meets fantasy and you realise that the novel is not going where you thought it might. A line of salt that no one can cross, statues that move, and a priest with knowledge far beyond his years. What will Merrick discover, and will it ultimately be more valuable to him than the precious quinine?

The Enchanted Wood by Enid Blyton Enid Blyton is an author that most adults will be familiar with and now her books are finding a new generation of readers.

Whilst not as well-known as her Famous Five series, or any of her boarding school series, this is nevertheless well loved and fondly remembered.

Woods can be mysterious places, full of old trees. Some are older and bigger than others and one such tree is the Magic Faraway Tree. When siblings Joe, Frannie, and Beth move to the outskirts of the wood, they go exploring and discover the tree. Unable to see the top they decide to climb it and find that it is inhabited by many magical creatures.

There is Silky the fairy, Dame Washalot who spends her time washing laundry and throwing the dirty water down the side of the tree, and Moonface, a happy man with a face like the moon who befriends the children.

At the very top of the tree is a ladder and here is the most magical thing about the tree. Each time that the children visit they can climb the ladder and visit a magical land from the Land of Birthdays to the Land of Do-As-You-Please. Some are pleasant, some are not, but whatever they are the children know that they must not stay too long lest the land moves on to another tree in another wood.

Just as the children never know what they will find at the top of the tree, neither does the reader. All the reader knows is that adventure will be had, and their imagination ignited.

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FLANSHAM PARK HEALTH CENTRE FLU CAMPAIGN 2018

Can you believe that the time of year has come round again for you to think about receiving your flu vaccination?

Receiving your annual flu jab is the best way to protect yourself and your family from the potential dangerous flu virus which will decrease the need for doctor’s visits, missed work and school.

The flu vaccination is available from September through to November where you will be able to book an appointment in our “Flu clinics” which we will be running throughout the weeks and on Saturday mornings at our Practice. Please ring for an appointment on 01243 210086 where our staff will be able to book you an appointment in advance to ensure you have secured the vaccine that is recommended for you. If you have any questions or queries please do let us know.

There are 3 types of vaccines :

 Adjuvanted trivalent flu vaccine (aTIV) – This is a licensed vaccine for people aged 65 years and over that is recommended by the Joint Committee on Vaccines and Immun‐ isations (JCVI)

 Quadrivalent vaccine (QIV) – This is recommended for children aged 6 months to 2 years and in adults from 18 to less than 65 years of age who are at increased risk from the flu

 Live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) – This is a nasal spray and is licensed for children and young people from 2 years old to less than 18 years of age

Please support your Practice by having your flu jab with your registered Doctor’s Surgery.

This is a service that we offer and would like to continue to offer this to you for years to come. Each year we see less and less of our patients due to other providers offering these vaccines.

By supporting your NHS and your registered doctor’s surgery will ensure we continue to provide the wonderful services that are available to you and will increase our chances of survival in the challenging times ahead.

Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you in our clinics.

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chocolate advent calendar too stressful, so we found a fabric one where a Christmas-themed item is added each day with the use of Velcro.

Simple but effective.

My oldest son has a diagnosis of High Functioning Autism (what used to be called Asperger Syndrome). When he was younger Christmas nearly tipped both of us over the edge. Even without autism Christmas can be a special kind of hell, but if you're the parent of an autistic child, or a child with sensory issues, Christmas can come with a super-sized side-serving of stress and meltdowns.

Autistic kids often find comfort in routine.

Christmas means change: decorations, Christmas music, crowds, balloons, pop-up markets and parades, disruption to the normal school timetable. There's a lot of potential for upset. Identify possible changes and pre-warn your child. It can be helpful to show them photos or create a social story to help them understand the sequence of events and what will be expected of them. If your autistic child is old enough and / or verbal enough, involve them in planning which events they want to be part of, and which events they’d prefer to skip. For events they can’t avoid, what will help? A fidget toy? Noise-cancelling headphones? This approach encourages them to develop their own coping strategies as they get older.

A visual method for counting down to Christmas is useful. My son found a

Many ASD kids don’t like surprises so it might be better to pre-discuss gifts.

When our son was younger he didn’t like wrapped gifts, even ours. We left his unwrapped, but my husband and I explained that wrapping was part of our Christmas to each other and it was important for us. We felt it was good for him to see that sometimes he needed to compromise too.

Discuss the Christmas Day schedule in advance. Who will arrive, when and how they should be greeted. Some kids (even those without ASD) hate hugging relatives so prewarn guests if this is an issue. It might be prudent to go through the etiquette for receiving a gift too. We explained to our son that if we don’t like a gift we should still say thank you to show our appreciation of the thought. Be prepared for the odd slipup! On receiving a scratchy woollen scarf from his Aunty one year he glanced at me and asked, “Do I thank her for the thought even if it was about how to make my neck as itchy as possible?” which left me smiling weakly at my bemused sister-in-law.

Finally, if they don’t want to eat the Christmas food and would rather have a sandwich, or a pizza, let them. It’s a small thing, don’t sweat it. In the grand scheme of things it’s not important. And things change.

My fifteen-year-old autistic son now tucks in with the rest of us but for three years between the ages of four and seven he ate cheese on toast for Christmas lunch (because that’s what he ate for lunch every day!). We look back now and smile fondly at the memory.

Merry Christmas.

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Christmas at St Mary’s Church, Felpham Christmas message from Reverend John It is easy to lose sight of the fact given the hype that Christmas receives from the media and the commercial sector of society that Christmas is above all a religious celebration of the salvation of humanity by the birth of the Messiah. Although many people are losing sight of this, a vast number still acknowledge this fact. As people join in the custom of exchanging gifts, and therefore cheering up those around them and creating the atmosphere that makes Christmas so special, they call it ‘the magic of Christmas’ they are also acknowledging the fact that it is a Christian festival. It is one of the few times of the year in which people feel they can go to church, if not to join in with what is customary, but also because in modern society, the story of the Nativity is one of the first stories of historical and religious importance taught to children.

In St Mary’s we love to see people join us at anytime of the year. Sometimes, no actually often, people say to me that they don’t feel worthy to come to church. It is not true of course! We are all welcome no matter who we are or whatever we think that we have done that is so bad.

Christmas does have the + factor and is full of sparkle and glitter but it also has the greatest factor hidden deep within the mince pies and all those other festivities. That God is love and love is the reason for the season.

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Services and Events 9th December 4.30pm Christingle Service 16th December 6.00pm Nine Lessons and Carols followed by mulled wine and mince pies Christmas Eve (Sunday) 4.00pm Nativity Play 11.30pm Midnight Mass preceded by St Mary’s Choir singing carols at 11pm Christmas Day 8.00am Said Eucharist 10.00am All Ages Eucharist 6th January Epiphany the arrival of the Kings 8.00am Said Eucharist 9.30am Sung Eucharist 11.00am Family all Ages Eucharist 6.00pm Choral Evensong with Benediction

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DENMANS GARDEN TEA ROOM Serving hot lunches, cream tea, teas, coffees, and homemade pastries and cakes served daily.

Now offering Afternoon Tea daily at Denmans by reservation.

Christmas Dinner served the first three Sundays of December by reservation.

Open 10-4 Tuesday - Sunday Group visits welcome by appointment.

Denmans Lane, Fontwell, BN18 0SU 01243 278950 office@denmans.org www.denmans.org

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“JAZZ AT THE VILLAGE” FELPHAM VILLAGE HALL For all that’s best in jazz and swing If you enjoyed “Picnic in the Park” then here’s another opportunity to come along to one of our “Xmas Specials” and be seasonally entertained again by some of the finest full time professional musicians in the country. Seats are £12 for each concert and will include seasonal refreshments during the interval and a complimentary drink of mulled wine.

There will also be a Grand Xmas Raffle.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 14TH SWINGING INTO XMAS WITH JENNY HOWE Jenny Howe (Vocalist); Harry “The Piano” Harris; Paul Eshelby (Trumpet); Paul Stiles (Saxophones); Steve Thompson (Bass); Bobby Worth (Drums).

SATURDAY 15TH DECEMBER ENRICO TOMASSO’S XMAS CRACKER Enrico Tomasso (Trumpet): Analucia Tomasso (Vocals); Alan Barnes (Saxophones); Ian Bateman (Trombone); John Day (Bass); Jonathan Vinten (Piano); Bobby Worth (Drums).

Concert commences at 8.00pm – Doors open at 7.00pm.

Seats £12.00 – you can also bring your own extra drinks and nibbles.

PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL To book: Tel: 01243 584932 e-mail: info@jazzatthevillage.org.uk TWO GREAT EVENINGS OF PRE-XMAS ENTERTAINMENT EACH AT A BARGAIN PRICE ALREADY SELLING FAST

WEDNESDAY 2ND JANUARY PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE THE ANDY PANAYI – JO FOOKS QUINTET We were scheduled to have Al Nichols fronting this evening with Jo Fooks but due to a requirement to change the date he is unable to join us. However, all is not lost as we have been able to book another great saxophonist, Andy Panayi to take his place alongside Jo which will ensure another evening of top class musicianship and entertainment.

WEDNESDAY 6TH FEBRUARY THE JAZZ AT THE VILLAGE CENTENARY CONCERT with

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It is hard to believe that we have arrived at the occasion when we will be presenting our 100th concert at the Village Hall with a full house every time, a big thank you to our supporters. So we scratched our heads as to who we should invite for our celebration and decided to bring back one of the all-time favourites from last year, our audience was so thrilled with their performance we need say no more.

There will also be a complimentary glass of prosecco.

Concerts commence at 8.00pm – Doors open at 7.00pm.

Seats £9.00 - bring your own drinks and nibbles.

PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL To book: Tel: 01243 584932 e-mail: info@jazzatthevillage.org.uk WE WISH ALL OUR SUPPORTERS A VERY HAPPY XMAS & BEST WISHES FOR THE NEW YEAR

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Festive Scandinavian cookies, though no-one seems to know their exact origins. These small spheres of butter, flour, powdered sugar and nuts, dusted with more powdered sugar for good measure are a Christmas delight.

Makes: 20-24 cookies Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 8-10 minutes Ingredients 225g Butter 60g Icing sugar 300g Plain flour, sifted Âź tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla essence 100g Pecan nuts or walnuts, chopped fine Extra icing sugar for dusting.

Method Preheat oven to 200C / Gas mark 6 Cream the butter and sugar together

thoroughly. Add flour, salt, vanilla and pecans, and mix well. Cover dough and chill for half an hour.

Form dough into small balls (about 1 inch / 2.5cm diameter). If the dough seems too crumbly don’t be tempted to add water or the resulting cookies will be hard, just let the heat from your hands gradually bring it all together. Place 2 inches / 5cm apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until set but NOT brown (8-10 minutes). Allow to cool for 3 minutes before removing from baking sheet, then roll in icing sugar. When completely cool, roll in the icing sugar again. They make lovely festive handmade gifts in pretty boxes

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How much cheese? Allow about 100g-125g (3½-4oz) cheese per person if your cheeseboard is being served after a meal, or slightly more - 150g (5oz) per person if you’re serving it as a snack/light meal.

Which cheese? - Three or four cheeses is enough – more than that and there’s too much for the palate to enjoy. The cheeses should be different styles, textures and flavours. Cheddar, Stilton and Brie is a classic combination, as it mixes a hard, soft and a blue. Why not go totally British with a traditional West Country Farmhouse Cheddar matched with Cropwell Bishop, a wonderful robust blue, and maybe Bath Soft Cheese, which is gorgeously gooey and mushroomy in flavour. It's nice to put one wild-card cheese on the board like a

citrussy goat's cheese or meaty smoked cheese like St James.

Crackers - A good oat biscuit, cracker or artisan bread will complement the cheese. Add a chutney look for unusual brands at farmers' markets, and some apples or grapes.

Drinks - After a meal a sweet fortified white wine is always good. You could even try a whiskey, or a gin and tonic. If the board is going to serve as a light meal, then beer or cider is a good choice.

A note on storage - Store in a cold room or the bottom of the fridge, wrapped in waxed paper if possible This allows the cheese to breathe. Let the cheese to come up to room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving for maximum flavour.

By Tom Hancock

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Christmas can be confusing, a bit scary and even dangerous for our pets. Here are the top reasons for emergency vet visits over the festive period, and how to avoid them.

Vomiting and diarrhoea – Often a result of Rover helping himself to Christmas goodies; one year my brother’s beagle helped himself to our entire cheeseboard, with predictable gastrointestinal consequences! But sometimes it’s a result of him being fed too many treats or rich food. Ask visitors to refrain from feeding your pets unless they have permission, and keep all festive food out of reach!

CHOCOLATE – dark chocolate is poisonous to dogs so seek advice immediately if you suspect that’s what he’s eaten.

Lacerations or Bites: -When family members or guests bring their pet, bear in mind your dog or cat will see this as an intrusion into their territory, and some animals are very territorial indeed.

Don’t leave unfamiliar animals alone together, even if they seem

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to be tolerating each other. In severe cases enmity separate rooms might be in order. If a guest brings a dog and your kids own a treasured hamster or guinea pig keep the small furry being well out of danger; preferably put the cage on a high shelf.

Soft Tissue Trauma – Dogs and cats can be stepped on, have things dropped on them, or be hit by cars while running around on the drive as visitors arrive. If Grandma trips over your Chihuahua BOTH might end up in casualty so keep an eye on pets at all times.

Foreign body ingestion – The beagle who ate the cheeseboard ate the cheese AND most of the board. Some pets will eat anything.

Christmas baubles, lights tinsel and small toys.

Ask guests not to leave things on the floor and keep a watchful eye on Rover. If he’s quietly in a corner chewing something, check it’s not Grandma’s spectacles, or false teeth!

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This month - Plants for Christmas With Christmas just around the corner I’m often asked what houseplants I recommend as gifts. Here are my top five, plus one non-houseplant.

Hippeastrum / Amaryllis - is a remarkable bulb, which produces 60cm / 2ft tall, fleshy drainpipe stems and flamboyant trumpet flowers up to 20cm /8in across. ‘Red Lion’ with deep scarlet flowers; ‘Apple Blossom’ with pinktinged white flowers, and ‘Christmas Gift’ with plain white flowers, are readily available. You can buy them as DIY plantit-yourself kits, or as ready-planted gifts.

Citrus bushes make interesting presents. Sold at this time of year with both flowers and developing fruit, they are deliciously scented. Lemon varieties 'Meyer' and 'Four Seasons ‘are lovely but also consider calamondin oranges. The plant should be kept in a light, frost-free spot over the winter with a minimum night temperature of 5C, then in the summer the pot can be moved outside.

Cyclamen persicum is wonderfully decorative. The flowers range from white, through pink, to red. This is probably a gift for a more experienced gardener as persuading it to flower again can be a challenge, but it can be done. Keep it in full light in winter, at a steady 13C-16C. Give it a liquid feed fortnightly while it is in flower. Water less as the stems start to bend and collapse, then keep it completely dry for three months during its dormant period. Gently introduce water again as new leaves appear.

Schlumbergera x buckleyi, the Christmas cactus is a perennial favourite.

It has protruding stamens at the end of succulent, flattened leaves, and pretty flowers. It likes high humidity while flowering so mist it regularly it with a fine spray of clean water, and feed it monthly

with a high-potash feed. When it's finished flowering put the plant in a light spot and keep the compost just moist.

Hyacinthus orientalis 'Ostara' is a stunning hyacinth with deep-blue flowers, powerfully scented and particularly nice when planted as a trio in a bowl or basket. Christmas hyacinths are 'forced' to flower earlier than they would naturally.

They need a cool spot, preferably no more than 13C, so that they do not flop.

No-one wants a floppy hyacinth! The bulbs can be planted in the garden afterwards so will continue to provide pleasure in future years.

Viburnum x bodnantense 'Dawn' is not a houseplant but it makes a fabulous gift.

It flowers from November, while the leaves are still on, through the winter. The pink flowers are scented and a few sprigs in a small vase at this time of year are just joyous. Even better it is totally hardy so is great for the non-green-fingered, and can be planted out of a pot at any time, if the ground isn't frozen.

Don’t wrap plants, just tie a big bow around the pot. It's a thoughtful touch to provide printed or hand-written instructions for aftercare. Make sure any living plant is well watered before you hand it over. They will probably be a bit neglected over the festive period, but a good watering should make sure that they last past New Year.

Happy festive gardening.

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By Tracey Anderson Perhaps it's a Secret Santa. Perhaps it's the uncle you see only once a year, or your brother who has absolutely everything. Or you may be working to a ÂŁ10 or less budget. Here are some ideas; unusual, funny and a bit off-the-wall.

Chocolate Covered Bacon on a stick - Yes really. This is a thing and it was hit last year when my teenage son received some from his aunt.

We all tried it. So wrong...yet somehow so right! Google for suppliers.

Unusual clock - Everyone needs to tell the time, right? From projection clocks to light-up colour-change clocks, there's a funky time piece for almost everyone. My son bought my science-geek husband a clock last year in which every number was replaced by a scientific formula whose answer corresponded to the hour!

He loved it.

Fiddle Toys - Is your recipient a fiddler? Do they jiggle and fiddle with pens? Are they a nail-biter or finger-picker? A fiddle toy is the perfect gift. Magnetic balls which can be played with and used to sculpt shapes, or fiddle cubes which have a different activity on every face and fit into the average pocket make great gifts.

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Puzzle Mug - Complete the crossword while having a cuppa.

Then download a brand-new set of clues from the app and try again.

Gift of Time Voucher - Perhaps money is an issue this year. What skills do you have? Can you walk a dog? Clean a car or a kitchen? Put together some flat-pack furniture?

Make a cake? Get creative and make a voucher promising to carry out some chore for your recipient.

It's not about the money.

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Ancient Trees and Fallow Deer A 6.5 km (4 miles) circular walk through the beautiful Petworth Park. A great time to visit is in the autumn when the leaves are changing colours and England’s largest collection of fallow deer can be heard rutting.

The trek starts in the car park (furthest north from the house) and sets out in a westerly direction on the path leading out of the woods and into the rolling terrain of the park. Much of the park’s landscape has been laid out by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, in particular the ponds and the strategically planting of many of the trees.

Cross over the spring that supplies water to the upper and lower ponds via several miles of underground drains and tunnels and continue past Shepherds Lodge, heading up the hill to Upperton Tower. The tower, also known as ‘The Monument’ was built in 1816 at a point where the main house could just be seen. Although referred to as ‘The Monument’ it does not commemorate anything and there is very little history on this building. It sits at 125m, the highest point in the park and has some terrific views to the Sussex countryside beyond.

Admiring the views retrace your steps and follow the contours around a natural bowl in the landscape to a steep decent down to the stony track. Many of the fallow deer can be seen much closer here as it tends to be a quieter part of the park. Follow the path south which gradually rises and on reaching the top Tillington Church Tower can be seen in the distance and the Upper Pond will also come into view. Head towards the pond taking the grassy path down to the waters edge.

The Upper Pond was redesigned between 1752 - 1756 and to create the pond Capability Brown built a dam across the valley. The upper pond was captured by Turner in one of his pictures called ‘Dewy Morning’. As you descend it is clearly seen that the pond is designed to simulate a river flowing through the landscape.

Follow the iron fence around the pond to the unusual boathouse (also built by Brown in 1756), on top of the boathouse is a platform where views across the pond, it’s wildfowl and Sussex countryside can be seen, look over the edge to see a ‘Neptune head’ sculpture embedded into the wall above the arches that was taken from the house.

Head away from the Upper Pond on the Lawns toward the house with it’s air of grandeur and prominence on the landscape. The wrought Iron gates lead to the ‘Pleasure Grounds’, designed to inspire a range of emotions, take some time here to discover the Doric temple, Ionic Rotunda and war memorial.

Petworth House was built in 1682 and for an additional fee the house can be entered to see the many state rooms including paintings by well known artists.

Once back in the park, follow the wall that borders the pleasure grounds and here can be seen the oldest oak in the park at 940 years old. Some recent archaeology has revealed what is thought to be the remains of Henry VIII banqueting or hunting lodge in the area just before the descent to Lower Pond.

Just past the pond was once the site of an army camp for American and Canadian airman. Post war it was used as a resettlement camp for displaced Polish families up until 1959. There is no evidence left of the camp and the entrances in the wall have long been filled in.

On the last stretch back to the car park look out for the ‘Beelzebub Oak’ which dates back to 1779 and marks the parish boundary, the name derives from a superstition that ‘beyond the parish boundary the land was spiritually suspect’.

For more information and further walks please visit my blog at piertopiertrekking.com Simon Baker Irons

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Council Office: The Parish Council office is open Monday to Friday 9 – 11am Address: Felpham Community Hall, Meaden Way, Felpham, West Sussex PO22 8FA Telephone Number: 01243 827470 Email: Clerk@felphampc.gov.uk Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer: Richard Wickens (Please note that the Clerk will only be in attendance Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays) COMMITTEE AND COUNCIL MEETINGS Members of the public are welcome to all the meetings and will be given the opportunity to ask questions at the start of each meeting.

Agendas of all meetings of the council are displayed on the ten notice boards sited throughout the village. Agendas and minutes of all the meetings can also be viewed on the Parish Website. www.felphampc.gov.uk CHRISTMAS CLOSURES AND OPENING TIMES Monday 24th December – CLOSED Tuesday 25th December - CLOSED Wednesday 26th December - CLOSED Thursday 27th December - OPEN (9am - 12 noon) Friday 28th December - OPEN (9am-12 noon) Monday 31st December – CLOSED Tuesday 1st January - CLOSED Wednesday 2nd January - OPEN as usual

Committee and Council Meetings

Main Council Meeting 4th December 6.15 p.m.

Planning Committee 11th December 6. 15 p.m.

Projects Committee 11th December 6. 45 p.m.

Allotments and Open spaces Committee 17th December 6.15 p.m.

Neighbourhood Plan Committee 17th December 6. 45 p.m.

Finance and Administration Committee 18th December 6.15 p. m.

January 2019 Main Council Committee 8th January 6.15 p.m.

Planning Committee 15th January 6.15 p.m.

Finance Committee 15th January 7.00 pm Projects Committee 22nd January 6.15 p.m.

Allotments and Open Spaces Committee 22nd January 7.p.m.

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FELPHAM PARISH COUNCIL

News Committee Day Changes 2019 Main Council and Committee meetings will now all take place on Tuesday Evenings. This more consistent approach will assist Residents and Councilors to incorporate regular Council fixtures with work and other personal commitments. Time limited initiatives such as the Neighbourhood Plan and Blake’s Mead have been incorporated in to their most closely linked standing committees.

Council Projects A wide range of possible future projects are currently being considered.

Research will be undertaken to determine priorities and the feasibility and time line for achieving them. These include mini recycling units and additional dog and litter bins.

Some exciting work with young people for the implementation of a Youth Council is also being discussed as well as the possible development of a children’s trail on the sea front.

The Community Hall We have finally concluded all legal steps of ownership with Arun District Council and are happy to report continued positive use and hiring of this popular facility. Steps are also being considered to improve sign posting from the main road in order to guide new users to the building.

Lighting around Felpham Work is in hand to restore the Solar Powered lights on the Sea Front to working order. Active negotiations are being undertaken to replace lighting in Old Rectory Gardens. We have raised the need to consider the provision of suitable lighting to particularly dark walk ways used by children when walking to school.

Felpham Resilience Group Residents are reminded that as the winter gets underway this is one of our most important initiatives so keep warm well and safe but please consider joining this venture in order to help others if the need arises during any unplanned emergencies. Expert and easy to do training will be provided.

You only need ordinary skills and kindness. Phone or Email to be a part of this.

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Community Events & What’s On...

Snooks Corner Community Group VALENTINE’S QUIZ NIGHT Saturday 9th February 6.30pm for 7pm start Felpham Village Memorial Hall Tickets £10 to include Fish & Chip Supper.

Bring your own drinks.

Raffle Tickets only on sale at Felpham Village Post Office

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PUT CHRIST BACK INTO CHRISTMAS. JOIN US THIS CHRISTMAS AT FELPHAM METHODIST CHURCH. ALL WELCOME. DEC 8TH CHRISTMAS FAYRE 12.30—2.30 (PLUS SANTA) DEC 23RD TRADITIONAL CAROL SERVICE 4PM DEC 24TH ALL AGE WORSHIP 10.30 DEC 24TH FAMILY CAROLS AND CHRISTINGLE 4PM DEC 25TH CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE 9AM followed by mince pies and coffee / tea

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The Chichester & Bognor Fibromyalga Support Group Offering help, support, advice for those in chronic pain.

Have you been diagnosed with Fibro, ME or Chronic Fatigue? Or are you living with unexplained pain and/or tiredness?

You are not alone! Why not come to one of our meetings?

We meet on the first Friday of every month at the Chichester Park Hotel, Chichester. Meetings start at 11 am, although our meetings are quite informal so when you can make it is fine, and you can have a coffee/tea or and/or a snack and stay as long as you like.

If you would like to learn more then please contact our helpline on 0844 8872589 or e-mail carorae@aol.com

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Exercise, Health, Sport 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 – 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 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 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 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 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 with international artists, great music from pop to clas‐ sics 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.

Arun A Cappella rehearse on Monday evenings at Jubillee Hall, off Chalcra Lane, North Bersted, Bognor Regis from 7.30pm to 10 pm. and would love to welcome all females aged over 16 who enjoy singing. Do come along, bring a friend ‐ we look forward to mee ng you. Just come along or phone 01243 826448 if you need any infor‐ ma on.

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Bognor Regis Music Club presents a varied programme of classical music concerts presented by a mixture of pro‐ fessional 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 Mid‐ dleton 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 activi‐ ties 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 histo‐ ry 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 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, Fel‐ pham at 8pm to meet others in a similar situation Next meeting is Monday, 7th January, 8pm. No membership re‐ quired. 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. No meeting in December. 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 To advertise in Felpham in Focus please email infocusmagazines@btinternet.com

73 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 Village Hall, Vicarage Lane, PO22 7DZ. We are currently full, but you can come as a visitor with a view to joining our wait‐ ing 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 junction with Canada Grove, Bognor Regis.) Visitors are always welcome at £3 each. The Museum will now be closed, EXCEPT for their Christmas events, so visit the website for more information: ‐ http://www.bognormuseum.org/local‐history‐society. Over the winter months the Volun‐ teers will again be working hard to ensure your enjoyment with the displays in 2019.

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 Cygnets (ages 7‐18years) meet several times a year usually at Jubilee Hall, Shrubbs Drive, Middleton, on a Saturday morning from 10am to 12.30pm and costs £5 (everything provided) 39 Youth Club for young people aged 11 to 14 Tuesday 4 to 6pm, cooking, table tennis, table football, pool, wifi, weei and dance mat. tuck shop, all for £1. We meet at the club behind St Mary's Catholic School in Church Path next to the Find it out Centre, Glamis Street.

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

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As our Arun West U3A membership numbers have grown, the venue for our monthly Coffee Mornings at The Elmer will be moved to a new venue at St Mary's Hall, Felpham, from January 3rd onwards. The new venue will offer much more room and space to move around in and plenty of free parking.

Due to all the Christmas events in December there will not be a Coffee Morning at The Elmer, but The Wilkes Head’s Coffee Morning will be 17th December.

On Wednesday 9 January, 2pm at Yapton Village Hall, Malcolm Wells will give a talk titled ‘So Far So Good’. This is a fascinating talk about the role of Canine Partners, a registered charity that assists people with disabilities to enjoy a greater independence and quality of life through the provision of specially trained dogs. The charity works closely with the uniformed service to provide assistance.

MONTHLY COFFEE MORNINGS 10.30 am-12 noon First Thursday of the month (commencing January 2019): St. Mary’s Church, Felpham.

3rd Monday at The Wilkes Head, Eastergate.

These are just some of the activities that the U3A puts on to make the most of life after full-time employment. Arun West U3A offers the opportunity to develop interests, socialize and make new friends with the emphasis on “Learn, Laugh and Live”.

Why not contact us or come along to the friendly Coffee Mornings or talks to find out more.

All welcome. Come alone or bring a friend!Google Arun West U3A website for more details.

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Index of advertisers Aerial Installation

Drainage Contractor

Aerial & Satellite Connection 51

Julian Munn

Bathroom Fittings/ Accessories

Dressmaker / Designer

Kitchens Bedrooms

Julie Sew & Sew

Dream Doors Sargeants KBB

Everything Bathroom

36

White Horses Willow Tree Cottage

56 74 12,13 8 19 43

Butcher Ye Olde Tudor Butcher

4,5

Car repairs & Maintenance N L Autos

62

Caravan Services T H Caravan Services

74

Care Centres & Home Care Hollymead House

20

Carpenter Mark Shaddick

33 11 61

Chiropractor Dr A Cobb

68 40,41

Cleaning Services Clean Fix Carpets Conway Cleaning KLJ Services Miss Mop M&N Cleaning Oven Wizards

2 66,67 27

Dental Care Felpham Dental Surgery The Denture Clinic

24,25 29

Double Glazing/ Windows Andy Payne Britannia Windows

42 37 80

Exercise / Wellbeing / Diet / Health Flansham Park Health Centre 32 Slimmimg World 20

Financial Services 78

Fireplaces Felpham Chiropody & Podiatry Surgery Prescription Footwear Shoe Medic

63

35 28

Specsavers

Ben Devey Cathedral Landscapes ColourFence Gary Mortley Vital Plants

48 27 23 14 43 74

JBS Print

22

Property Clearance B W Services

37

Property Maintenance Allbrights Mick Hancock

12,13 57

Pubs 9

Restaurants / Hotels The Elmer The Malthouse

6 23

Solicitor

52 7 31

The Lock Medic

63 45 46

Security 11

Sports Tuition / Clubs Middleton Sports Club

37

Taxis 35 57 54 7 59 3 29

Handyman Services Darren Hall Mick Hancock Miracle Handyman Professional Handyman

31

Print & Design

BCL Law Helen Gagan Solicitor MJR Solicitors

Hairdresser Glasshouse Hair & Beauty Karen

Alan’s Plumbing Enticotts Priority Heating & Gas Regis GPS Well Plumbed

79 21 76

Garage Doors A W Garage Doors GDS The Door Group

TempPest

The Thatched House 44 46 11

Funeral Services

Garden Services

Curtains, Blinds & Fabrics Stock Blinds

Events / Venue

60

Council News Felpham Parish Council

60 55

15 47

Optician

Plumbing & Heating

Darren Miles Reynolds Southern Coop

Computer Services Scan Station

27 56

Abacus Letting Agents Mays Estate Agents

33 18 79 26 17 15

Companion / Driving Driving Miss Daisy

29

Pest Control

Classic Mantels

65 49

Music / Concerts /Tuition

Estate / Letting Agents

Denmans Gardens Middleton Sports Club Rumshack

42

Guitar Group Jazz at the Village

Footcare 46

Church Services Felpham Methodist Church St Mary’s Church

Danny H J Humphrey

Responsible Equity Release

Carpets & Flooring S M Flooring Sargeants Carpets

Coastline Driving

A & M Barley

59

Driving School Electrical Contractor

Builders Allbrights Apex Carpentry & Builders D & M Builders Roofing Solutions

29

Driveways/Patios Vital Plants

Bed & Breakfast

Hardware & Calor Gas 59

51 57 59 19

Five Star Taxis Helen’s Airport Cars

53 19

Tree Surgery C M Tree Care IPS

15 51

Upholstery S. Roberts Upholsterers

35

Veterinary Practice Arun Veterinary Group

33,55

Watches & Clocks Arundel Clockworks

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