Felpham in Focus November 2019

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DARREN HALL Comprehensive Handyman Service BATHROOMS & KITCHENS PAINTING & DECORATING HOME MAINTENANCE FENCING PATIOS LANDSCAPING DRIVEWAYS SMALL BUILDING WORKS

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Hello, welcome to this month’s magazine. Autumn is certainly here & we are on the downhill run toward Christmas & the end of this year. As always at this time of year there are lots of Christmas Fayres & other events coming up. Your support for these will be very much appreciated.

It is lovely to receive your calls & messages telling me how much you enjoy reading this magazine & it is great to know that even after all this time so many of you look forward to it coming through your door each month. Thank you for that.

If you contact any of the advertisers in this magazine please do let them know you saw them here. And if you have a business that would benefit from reaching your target market through this magazine with high quality, great value advertising please get in touch.

The next magazine will be the joint December 2019 / January 2020 edition, with a copy deadline of 7th November.

Have a great month.

This month’s cover photo by Chris Whitney. You

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Get started in coding for a brighter future Technology runs the world. Almost everything we touch these days has a computer inside. From the obvious things like our laptops and smartphones all the way down to our televisions, cars, fridges, and even toasters. Many of these are now also connected to the Internet and large software systems collect and analyse our information 24 hours a day.

As our demand for technology increases every year society is in desperate need of more people who can build and program these devices and software. Our school system has finally caught on to this idea and started to bring computer science into the classroom but there is a nationwide shortage of specialist teachers.

But outside of schools there is a fantastic eco-system of passionate companies and individuals who want to develop the next generation of software and electronics developers. You just need to know where to look and where to start.

The biggest hurdle in exciting your child about technology is to capture their imagination. Almost every kid plays computer games, so these are one of the best places to start. Learning how to code computer programs can be tedious, especially using the traditional textbook teaching methods. But put the coding exercises into a gaming environment and suddenly the subject comes to life.

Programming your own spaceship to move around the screen and fire bullets opens up a whole world of gaming possibilities.

But where do you start?

Technology again comes to our rescue, this time in the form of YouTube, probably the best home learning tool there is. You'll find a whole range of tutorials and exercises all based around learning to code by writing your own games programs. But the sheer amount and variety of these videos can be overwhelming. Which one will work for your child? Is the tutorial at the right level? What happens if your child gets stuck?

To cut through the confusion I've been developing games programming courses for 10's and over to take them from absolutely zero experience through to Alevel programming standards and beyond.

I've been through the process with my own 10-year-old. I've seen his frustration when things are hard to set up, don't work first time or simply left him stranded with no idea what to do. My course uses software that installs in under a minute and lets you get your first game up and running in less than half an hour, all using "proper typed in code" as my son calls it. From there they can take one of the full programming courses and learn all the software techniques needed to write your own programs. Everything, including all the software is absolutely free.

So why not have a look at bytesnbits.co.uk and get your child on the road to becoming the next Bill Gates or Steve Jobs.

By Robert Grant

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This month - Pots of cabbage November can be a bit of a grey, miserable month. My kids would call it ‘meh’. I like to inject some colour with winter bedding plants. A cheerful pot by the front door can make you smile on the gloomiest morning.

Obviously, the choice of plants for winter is not as large as during the summer months but there are enough varieties around to make very attractive combinations for pots. My favourite plant for winter pots has to be the ornamental cabbage. These robust beauties come in wonderful colours including cream, pink and purple – with either attractive frilly or very spiky leaves. They pair beautifully with winter-flowering pansies and hardy cyclamen.

Try planting three pots of different sizes using a colour scheme which co-ordinates with the cabbages. Plant a 50cm / 20inch pot with four large ornamental frilly cabbages surrounding a central spiky one, to give some height to the display.

Then choose a smaller pot (38cm / 15inches) and plant one frilly ornamental cabbage surrounded by pink and purple winter-flowering pansies. Finally plant a small pot (25cm / 10inches) with a mixture of hardy cyclamen and white pansies. The resulting display will give you pleasure through November, December and January.

Use a good general-purpose compost.

There are mixes specifically made for use in containers, which provide the essential drainage that plants living in pots need.

Make sure you place plenty of drainage material in the bottom of the pots.

A good compost will contain enough slow release fertiliser to maintain the plants for several weeks during autumn and winter.

If they still going strong as winter turns to you can give them a bit of a feed, but by February or March you will want to think about replanting your pots with spring bedding.

Think about gravel – I like to use a layer of gravel over the soil of my winter pots for several reasons. It gives the planted pots an attractive finish, keeps rain from splashing back on to the plants, provides some insulation for the soil and reflects light and warmth in any winter sun thus creating a little microclimate in which the plants will be happier.

Water them! The plants will need moisture around their roots so water as needed unless the soil in the container is frozen. Do not water frozen pots because the plants are unable to absorb the water.

Happy gardening.

By Rachael Leverton

Tips Select a frostproof container because these pots need to withstand wintery conditions. The most dependable pots are made of fibreglass, lead, iron, heavy plastic, or stone. Most terracotta will crack in cold temperatures, but some glazed varieties are frost-proof.

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An easy, luxurious, autumnal soup Preparation time: Less than 30 mins Cooking time: 30 mins Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 600g/1lb 5oz parsnips, cut into 1cm/½-inch cubes ½ tsp dried red chilli flakes, plus extra to serve 1 litre/1¾ pints hot vegetable stock 200ml/7fl oz double cream salt and freshly ground black pepper For the croutons 3 thick slices good bread, such as sourdough, cut into 2.5cm/1-inch pieces 1 tbsp olive oil 55g/2oz Gruyere cheese, finely grated Method Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.

Heat the oil in a heavy-based saucepan over a medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and cubed parsnips and fry for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally. When they are golden add the chilli flakes and fry for one more minute.

Pour in the stock, stir and bring everything to a simmer. Cover with the lid and cook for 12–15 minutes, or until the parsnips are tender.

Meanwhile, for the croutons, place the pieces of bread on a baking tray in a single layer and drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle over the cheese, and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 5–10 minutes until crisp and golden.

Remove the soup from the heat and blitz with a stick blender until smooth. Return to the heat, stir in the cream and heat through gently. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve the soup topped with the croutons and a sprinkling of chilli flakes for a little more kick.

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November 2019

Update from the Arun Prevention Team You can contact your local team in the following ways:  Call us: on 101 to report a crime or 999 if it’s an emergency  Email us: arun@sussex.pnn.police.uk

The best defence against burglary is preven on. How secure is your home?

Take a few moments to consider our security checklist….

Daily Security Are all your valuables out of sight and out of reach? Do you have a burglar alarm, CCTV or a live stream webcam installed? Is your property registered at www.immobilise.com? Do you lock all your doors and windows when you leave home?

Front Door Security Does your front door have a security chain or bar? Do you know all your visitors? Always ask officials and tradespeople for ID. A er Dark Do you leave a light on when leaving your home a er dark, to act as a deterrent? Does your home have security ligh ng, either mo on‐ac vated or on a mer?

In The Garden Are gates and rear access to your home locked and/or secure? Are there tools or ladders le out that would aid a break in? Secure items in a locked shed. Are there obvious hiding places at the rear of your home?

Don’t make it easy for burglars. For more crime preven on advice visit www.sussex.police.uk. Addi onal support is also available through Neighbourhood Watch. See if there is a group running in your local area. If not, consider se ng one up. h ps://www.ourwatch.org.uk/

Front office opening hours Bognor Regis: London Road, Bognor Regis, P021 1BA Monday to Friday from 10am until 2pm and from 3pm until 6pm.

Littlehampton: County Buildings, East Street, Littlehampton, BN17 6AR Monday to Friday from 10am until 2pm and from 3pm until 6pm.

If you require information regarding the role of Bognor Regis Neighbourhood Watch, call Drew Millar on mobile 07484 861710 or email andrew.millar.m@btinternet.com

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Stop straws - If a straw is a must, instead of a plastic one purchase a reusable stainlesssteel straw and carry it with you.

Invest in reusable produce bags - A single plastic bag can take 1,000 years to degrade.

Purchase or make your own reusable produce bag but be sure to wash them often.

Give up the gum – Chewing gum is made of a synthetic rubber which is actually plastic!

Buy boxes over bottles - If your laundry detergent comes in a box it will be more easily recycled than a plastic bottle.

Buy from bulk bins - If possible, purchase food, like cereal, pasta, and rice from bulk bins using your own container or bag. Not only will you save on packaging you'll also save money.

Take your own cup to coffee shops Some establishments offer a reduction in price for this!

Ditch the disposables Disposable nappies are a huge source of landfill.

Modern cloth nappies are nothing like the monstrosities of yesteryear.

Check them out, reduce your baby's carbon footprint and save money in the process.

Squeeze your own - Make your own fresh squeezed juice or eat fruit instead of buying juice in plastic bottles. It's healthier and better for the environment.

Lead with your lunch - Pack your own lunch in reusable containers and bags.

Use a real razor - with replaceable blades instead of a plastic disposable razor.

These are all simple steps but if more of us follow them they have the potential to make a big impact on our collective plastic footprint.

By Kath McLean

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How to play Sudoku Fill in the grid so that each row, column and 3x3 box, contains the numbers 1 through to 9 with no repetition.

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Enhance your home with fragrance What’s the first thing a guest notices when they walk into your home? Your antique coat stand? The ornate mirror? The pristine hardwood flooring? No, it’s actually the smell. Smell is our most powerful sense and will override the other four senses if something foul wafts our way. So, if your house smells like musty wet dog, stinky shoes, or last night’s fish supper, none of the other details will matter. How your home smells leaves an impression on visitors so it’s nice to make that impression a good one, and of course it’s nicer for you too; after all you live there!

There’s a whole industry devoted to home fragrance, so you have lots of choice. But the secret to a nose-friendly atmosphere isn’t synthetic scents. Aside from being overly perfumed, they often contain chemicals that can irritate some sensitive people, particularly asthma and migraine sufferers.

Let the outside in - The simplest most effective way to freshen up your home is to open doors and windows yet very few of us do it on a daily basis. Stale air is a health hazard and a mood zapper. I’m not suggesting that you leave the windows open all day in November, but just five minutes will give you an instant, and totally free, air refresh.

Grow an indoor herb garden - Fresh herbs such as basil and mint give off a lovely aroma in the kitchen. If you’re feeling ambitious try planting a herb box overflowing with marjoram, lemon balm and rosemary. Sweep your hand across them to agitate the foliage and spread the fragrance around the room.

Chop up a few lemons and limes - For a quick and easy fresh smell, you can’t beat citrus. Slice a few lemons, limes and oranges into thin wheels and bake them at a very low temperature for several hours until they are dry to the touch.

You can pretty much forget about them while they are in the oven except for the fact your house will smell incredible. When they are done you can make potpourri. Thread some on a string with a cinnamon stick and some star anise and hang in your kitchen or pop them in a pretty glass bowl.

Bonus tips Make citrus salt - Grind the citrus wheels to a powder in a spice grinder and mix with flaked sea salt.

Make citrus sugar - Same as above but mix with sugar.

Make sweets - Dip them in dark chocolate and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

Buy quality scented candles - Organic beeswax scented candles are very different to synthetic chemically fragranced varieties.

Try them and you won’t look back. If you are wondering which scents to try, fresh citrus scents have universal appeal; incense and patchouli are lovely at this time of year.

Vanilla has long been named as the most popular choice among air-freshener companies and in candle form it takes on an even warmer, more mellow quality.

Make your own air freshener - For a quick -fix, all-natural air freshener, fill a pan with water, add fresh rosemary or lavender and bring to the boil, then simmer for an hour and let the vapours drift around the house, scenting the air. Later, you can let the mixture cool and decant the liquid into a spray bottle. Store in the fridge and spritz a little as needed.

By Sarah Davey

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“JAZZ AT THE VILLAGE” FELPHAM VILLAGE HALL For all that’s best in jazz and swing FRIDAY 13TH DECEMBER THE JAZZ AT THE VILLAGE BIG BAND

XMAS SPECIAL Only one Xmas Special this year as we have chosen to feature another performance by our own 16 piece Big Band directed by Joe Pe

who is also the regular Director of The Len Phillips Big Band, a band well known for high quality entertainment at major holiday resorts and concert halls. Joe has promised us a great evening of entertainment peppered with well‐ known seasonal numbers Seats @ £13.00 include for seasonal refreshments during the interval and a complimentary drink of mulled wine. You can also bring your own drinks and nibbles and don’t forget your Xmas hats!

GRAND XMAS RAFFLE Concert commences at 8.00pm – Doors open at 7.00pm.

PRE‐BOOKING ESSENTIAL To book: Tel: 01243 584932 e‐mail: info@jazza hevillage.org.uk

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FRIENDS OF FLANSHAM PARTICIPATION GROUP We are setting up a new “Friends of Flansham” participation group.

We are hoping the group will, alongside fundraising, give us their views and opinions about our Practice. This can be fed back to our local “Community Board” which is a group that has been set up to include representatives from all 9 Practices within our locality whom work with our other health providers such as: • • • • •

St Richards Hospital Sussex Community Trust Sussex Partnership WSCC (West Sussex County Council) and many voluntary services

We would like our group to reflect a diverse representation of our registered patients such as the elderly, working age, ethnic minorities, learning disabilities and teenage population.

If you are interested in joining our group please contact our Friends of Flansham Participation Group Co-ordinator Bee Merriott on 01243 937801, email bee.merriott@hotmail.co.uk or ask for one of our forms at Reception.

Please be advised this group will supersede the previous patient participation group and so if you were a previous member and still wish to be involved you still need to email Bee Merriott (as above).

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The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton Murder mystery stories have been popular for centuries.

However, I would say that you have probably never come across a murder mystery story quite like this. Debut author, Stuart Turton, admits to being inspired by the novels of Agatha Christie, but this is far from the likes of Miss Marple or Hercule Poirot.

Set in a large country house in the early 20th century our protagonist wakes up in the middle of a wood. He is not wearing his own clothes and he soon realises that he is not in his own body. Confused by what is going on he hears a gun shot and stumbles his way through the wood to Blackheath House. He is greeted by a man who calls him Sebastian Bell, but this name means nothing to him. Eventually he is visited by a mysterious man in a plague doctor’s mask.

Our protagonist is called Aidan Bishop and he has until the end of the day to solve a murder. If he fails then the day will start all over again, but this time Aidan will not be Sebastian Bell. He will live the same day over in eight different ‘hosts’ and so he has eight days to solve the murder of Evelyn Hardcastle.

Evelyn has been murdered hundreds of times.

Part Agatha Christie, part Quantum Leap, this novel will keep you guessing with plot twists appearing throughout. Oh, and expect to feel confused: Turton has done

a stunning job of weaving the eight different days together. Just go with it and enjoy the journey!

Enchanted Palace by Rosie Banks It is clear from the minute you look at this book who it is aimed at. A pink and sparkly cover welcomes young readers into the world of ‘The Secret Kingdom’.

This is the first instalment of this successful series of books that follow the adventures of best friends Ellie, Summer, and Jasmine.

As the book begins, the three friends are helping their teacher run a stall at their local jumble sale. As they are packing up, they find a strange-looking locked wooden box. Too late to sell it they take it home with them to try and open. What happens when they do shows them a world they never knew existed: The Secret Kingdom.

King Merry needs their help. His wicked sister, Queen Malice is plotting to destroy the kingdom and turn it from a joyful place, full of unicorns, fairies, and mermaids, into a dull and dreary land, making everyone as miserable as she is.

Can Ellie, Summer, and Jasmine, solve the riddles that will let them save the Secret Kingdom from the Queen? Join them on an adventure of a lifetime, riding on the backs of the royal swans and rainbow slides.

By Willow Coby

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Blakes Mead Art Trail (Felpham) This months trek follows on from the success of the Bersted Park Art Trail and continues the theme by exploring the wooden sculptures situated within the new Blakes Mead housing estate in Felpham. These works of art have been commissioned

by ADC and funded by the developers of the estate to bring some magnificent features.

This local trail is accessible to all, starting at the Felpham Community Centre it takes in eight sculptures that have been created by local chainsaw carver Simon Groves and are designed to reflect Felpham’s connection with the sea, agriculture, nature and William Blake.

The first sculpture situated by the community centre is a ‘Trail Guide*’ that gives details where the other seven sculptures can be found. This route differs from the Bersted Park trail as it is more developed, however this article details the best way to navigate around the trail taking in as many green spaces as possible.

From the community centre follow the public footpath towards Felpham. The first sculpture sited at the end of a grassed area and centred between a triangle of three newly planted Oak trees is a 'Giant Acorn*’ that represents the wood used for the sculptures and will change in perspective as the oak trees surrounding it grow taller.

Continue on the footpath and over a small bridge that is crossing one of the many flood relief tributaries to another small open grassed area where a giant ‘Sycamore Seed’ has been carved out as a bench and shaped as a giant replica of the seed.

Join the cycle track that leads away from Felpham and which borders the western end of the estate to the main A259. At this point a public amenity space is being created and great views can be had of the south downs. Take a right and follow the grassed areas behind the raised tree laden bank which provides a sound barrier from the road. Walking round the flood relief ponds that are extremely dry at the moment to the far end of the recreation field and take a rest on the ‘Animal Tracks Bench’, which is very simple in design but cleverly features the wild tracks of the rabbit, heron and deer all of which can be spotted nearby, particularly so if extending your walk to the fields beyond.

Continue to follow the northern border, past more relief ponds and on a small grassed circle where paths converge is the ‘The Seaside Totem Pole’ that links Felpham with the sea, it has been carved very cleverly incorporating many creatures and features of the sea, How many can you see? Every time I look at it I find something different.

Still keeping to the edge, cross the entry road and remain on the grass, just before a further play park is the amazing ‘Tyger Tyger Bench’ which is a link to William Blake depicting his famous poem. This sculpture showcases a life size tiger on a bench, that is so realistic it’s unreal.

From here pass amongst the trees that have been kept in place and once made up the original footpath from the end of Normans Drive to estate edge and follow to the pond that was put in with fountains as a decorative feature to the estate outside the first show homes that were built. Aptly situated by this pond is the ‘Kingfisher statue’, towering above the ducks below. Look carefully as fish can be seen in the pond and herons are often seen here stalking them. The fountains have long gone but the pond remains as a lovely feature.

A short cut can be taken to the last carving but i prefer to continue around the edge, passing through the trees to the last flood relief pond and back through to the far end of the trail where there is the ‘Way Marker’ indicating local sites in Blakes Mead and beyond, the base it sits on features Felpham’s links to agriculture and farming. Head in the direction of ‘Felpham Rec’ sign and work your way back to the community centre to complete this trail. *Sculptures not in place at time of writing but are due to be installed soon.

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

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Bognor Regis Tide Table November 2019 Time Zone GMT

Tidal information is reproduced by kind permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office & the UK Hydrographic Office. Crown Copyright. All rights reserved

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Welcome to Arundel Clocks 01243 585059 gary@arundelclocks.com I have been restoring, repairing, servicing and selling clocks for the last 25 years.

Arundel Clocks is based in the heart of Elmer Sands, West Sussex serving surrounding areas.

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Local History © S. Endacott

In November we have Remembrance Sunday, when we remember the men and women who went to war.

However how many people will remember, or even be aware of the construc on of sea planes down in Middleton on Sea during the First World War. It started in 1909 when Norman Thompson and Electrical Engineer became interested in Aeronau cs. He secured monies from a Dr. White a wealthy friend and they joined together to design an aircra .

At the start of the war in 1914 they designed two flying boats to compete in a race. The race was actually cancelled due to the start of the war, but a single engine aircra was successful and eight more were built for the RNAS as the White and Thompson No. 3, and a further 10 known as the Bognor Bloated were pro‐ duced.

By 1915 Dr. White le to join the Royal Army Medical Corps, this was when the company became known as the Normal Thompson Flight Company The company increased and made further aircra , with more orders in 1917 bringing total produced to 50. Following a change in policy on an ‐submarine air‐ cra , the final contract for 20 was cancelled and along with other problems the Company went into receivership in April 1918.

Whilst this Company and their produc on was short lived, there were many people employed on this produc on, and people were taken by motor buses from Bognor down to Middleton on Sea to work their shi this was the only way to get to work due to the employees not having cars of course, and there was no regular bus service, One of the aircraŌ in Middleton on Sea especially during the war me period.

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Felpham Community Hall Meaden Way Blakes Mead Felpham PO22 8FA Every Tuesday @ 5.30pm & 7.30pm

Consultant; Karen 07725 512322

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The state of our nature Of 8431 UK species assessed, one in seven is at risk of extinction.

This frightening statistic is just one of the startling and alarming, facts to come out of the 2019 State of Nature Report released last month.

The RSPB, Marine Conservation Society, World Wildlife Fund, Wildlife Trusts and Plantlife are among over 70 wildlife organisations, plus government agencies that have joined forces to pool data and expertise, giving the clearest picture to date of the status of our species.

Since rigorous scientific monitoring began in the 1970s, there has been a 13% decline in average abundance across wildlife studied and the declines are continuing unabated. The main causes are well documented – changes in the way we manage our land for agriculture, climate change, urbanisation, pollution, how we manage our woodlands and freshwater, invasive non-native species and overfishing.

Similarly, the solutions, both at government level and what we can do as individuals, have been much discussed and I make no apologies for also suggesting becoming a member and, or volunteering for one or more of the many wildlife charities that contributed to the report. The underlying message is clear. We as a species, are affecting the environment around us to detriment of the natural world, and only we can change this. To view the full report go to www.nbn.org.uk/stateofnature2019/reports/ This month sees the return of our winter wildfowl and wadBrent geese ers. To think that in my short lifetime their winter soundtrack could be of thing of the past as our coastline and countryside changes is hard to bear. The constant honking and babbling of brent geese, accompanied by the whistling of wigeon and teal, lifts my spirits in the bleaker months. It can be overcast and foreboding, but that sound simply makes me smile and the stresses of modern life slip away.

Of course when trying to identify birds and other creatures, it helps to have a good pair of binoculars or a telescope. However, with so many different types of Teal optics on the market it can be difficult to know where to start. With this in mind we have a Binocular and Telescope Open Day on Saturday 07 December at our Visitor Centre on the B2145 south of Chichester. Here you can try out a selection, get advice from our expert optics team and treat yourself or buy a Christmas present for a loved one.

November Sunday 03 November, Medmerry by Bike. Covering more ground whilst being active, discover the wildlife and history of Medmerry with this guided cycle ride. Merlin, brent geese, mergansers and corn buntings are among the many potential sightings.

10am (duration 4 hours), meet at Pagham Harbour Visitor Centre PO20 7NE at 9.45am.

Please note participants must provide their own cycle and helmet in appropriate condition.

Booking essential £7 per person / £4 members Sunday 17 November, Discover Pagham Harbour (west) Guided Walk. On a rising tide, large numbers of wildfowl and waders will be brought ever closer to us. The cast of our ‘West Side’ story includes winter arrivals such as brent geese, pintail, wigeon and teal, along with our many resident birds. This gentle 4 mile walk combines wildlife with the Harbours historic past.

10am (duration 3½ hours) Booking essential, £7 per person / £4 members

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Garage Doors in Bognor Regis & surrounding areas, from a Local Family Run Business

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S.Roberts Upholsterers Professional upholstery. Contract & domestic any size of work undertaken We provide a free measuring and quotation service and you can find us on Checkatrade.com

Call on 01243 377200 for all your upholstery requirements

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Make Your Own Festive Cards at Chichester Cathedral Why not unleash your creative side and make something unique for friends and family in the run up to the Festive Season? Chichester Cathedral is holding a 'Printed Seasonal Cards' adult Craft workshop with professional Printmaker, Cath Bristow, in which you can learn the basics of relief printing and produce beautiful handmade cards. You will be able to design your artwork, prepare and cut your soft lino block and print your cards by hand. Experimenting with coloured inks and papers, at the end of the day you will take away a set of cards and gift tags, as well as your carved lino block so that you can carry on printing at home.

For your designs, you may be inspired by the Cathedral as a starting point or even bring along images of your own to translate into a seasonal design.

The workshop runs at the Cathedral on Thursday 14 November from 10am – 3pm and costs £50pp. Please call 01243 782595 or visit www.chichestercathedral.org.uk for ticket details.

If you would like to see more, Cath Bristow’s prints will be available to purchase in the Cathedral’s Cloisters Shop from 2 October to 19 November.

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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) www.felphampc.gov.uk Committee and Council Meetings September Members of the public are encouraged to attend all meetings to ask questions and to share their views on matters concerning the Parish of Felpham Main Council Meeting Planning, Licensing & Neighbourhood Planning Committee Finance and Administration Committee Allotments and Open Spaces Committee Projects Committee

Tuesday 5th November 6. 15 p.m.

Tuesday 12th November 6.15 p.m.

Tuesday 12th November 7.15 p.m.

Tuesday 19th November 6.15 p.m.

Tuesday 19th November 7.15 p.m.

News Parish Councillor Vacancies Several expressions of interest have already been received for the current vacancies. It is expected that some new Councilors will be coopted on to the Council shortly. All the same expressions of interest for participation on the various working groups are always welcome. These include Emergency Planning and Resilience as well as Major Events How Your Parish Council Communicates We would like to know if the Parish Council web site provides the desired level of information. Please share your opinion and ideas with us. Recently FPC held its first pop up Community Engagement Hub .

If you hold regular meetings for local people, why not host a one-off Parish Council Hub and enable your members to get to know what the Parish Council does as well as information concerning the District and County Council and the advice and help that they could receive should the need arise.

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FELPHAM PARISH COUNCIL

Felpham Community Hall Presenters and groups using the meeting room will now benefit from the installation of a new digital projector. The Manager welcomes all enquiries for use of the hall and will accommodate new users wherever possible.

Felpham’s Open Spaces A considerable amount of work has been carried out to the pavilion at King George V Field by Arun District Council and the Snook’s Corner Group continue their exemplary monitoring and work at Longbrook Park. We understand that light is finally soon to be restored at Old Rectory Gardens and various decisions are still to be made regarding some of the remaining open space at Blakes Mead.

The level of concern that has followed a recent decision to fence off the Western Greensward on the Sea Front reminds us how much we all value our Open Spaces whether we live in an apartment where we value our views or balconies, houses with gardens or that walk through the park or along the Sea Front.

Open Space gives us so much benefit and we as residents and visitors of all ages share the health and wellbeing opportunities that it provides, so it is important to do our bit. We need to ensure that we do all that is necessary to keep spaces free of rubbish and waste through disposal in the bins provided.

Good News for Residents Parking at the far end of Sea Road causing blocking difficulties will shortly be eased as West Sussex County Council have agreed to extend the yellow lines to the edge of the steps.

Fun on the Prom 2020 Another spectacular event is planned, the date will be announced soon.

Enthusiastic volunteers needed.

Emergency Resilience The next meeting will take place on Thursday 31st October at 6.15 p.m.

Location Felpham Community Hall, Meaden Way, Felpham PO22 8FA. Car parking is available.

The environment agency will be attending and will be delivering part of the programme. All residents are invited and encouraged to participate in this valuable initiative.

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Community Events & What’s On...

Alexandra Theatre, Regis Centre, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis. PO21 1BL. WWW.REGISCENTRE.CO.UK Box Office – 01243 861010.

What’s on at the Alexandra Theatre – 2019.

Friday 1st November – 7.30pm.

The Legends of American Country Show Friday 1st November – 7.30pm – in studio 1.

60 minutes of Classical Music.

Sunday 3rd November – 3pm.

‘West End to Broadway’ Thursday 7th November – 2pm.

Christmas Memories.

Thursday 14th – Sat 16th November – 7.30pm, 2.30pm Sat Matinee. ‘Curtains’.

Thursday 21st – Saturday 23rd November – 7.30pm, 2.30pm Saturday Matinee.

‘Flora the Red Menace’.

Sunday 24th November – 7.30pm. The Big Band at Christmas, with Five Star Swing.

Friday 29th November – 4pm.

Santa’s Christmas Countdown.

Friday 29h November – 7.30pm – in studio 1.

60 minutes of Classical Music.

NOW BOOKING! 11th December 2019 to 4th January 2020 – (various times). The Wizard of OZ – pantomime.

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Middleton Art Group are a small group of local Ar sts and are currently seeking new Members. They meet every Thursday from 6.30 ‐ 9.00 pm at the Jubilee Hall in Middleton‐on‐Sea. If you enjoy pain ng and would like to join this friendly Group, please contact Carole Keen. (01243 584399)

The British Sugarcraft Guild Bognor Regis Branch meet 1st Thursday in the month except January, August and December at 7.30pm at The Community Centre, Chalcraft Lane, North Berstead and costs £3 members £5 visitors includes Tea/Coffee and cake. Next meeting on 7th November has a demonstration of Patchwork Cutters by Carolyn Harvey. Our Cygnets (ages 7-18years) meet several times a year on a Saturday morning 10am - 12.30pm and costs £5 (everything provided) at Jubilee Hall, Shrubbs Drive, Middleton. Next meeting 2nd November.

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Arun & Chichester (Air) Enthusiasts Society

Bishop Tufnell Christmas Fayre

AirACES

Friday 29th Nov 3:15 - 5pm

www.airaces.org.uk

Monday 25th November 2019 1845 for 1930 hrs ‘The Seaplane Lighter H21- arguably the World’s first ‘purpose built’ Aircraft Carrying Vessel’ Presented by – David Morris

Mince pies & mulled wine Bottle & Jar Tombola Chocolate Tombola Hot Chocolate School Choir Cake Stall

The talks are held at the Chichester Park Hotel, Westhampnett Road, 6.45 for 7.30pm Members £3, visitors £5, under 16s FREE. No pre-booking.

For further information about AirACES please see www.airaces.org.uk or call David Batcock on 01243 823007

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For a stall please email office@tufnell.org

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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 in Middleton Sports Club in Sea Lane. Membership includes Social Membership of Middle‐ ton Sports Club.Contact: David Wilkins – 01243 585011 or Gary Steventon: 01243 585694 Middleton Squash Club 3 Courts/4 Club teams/Internal Doubles & Singles leagues/Social player drop in sessions/ Frequent squash events & tournaments/Expert coaching, plus a junior squash programme. Contact: Brandon Hanley (brandon_jmhanley@yahoo.co.uk) Countryside Amblers Contact – Tony Gibson 01243 263123 – countryamblers@gmail.com A social walking group, organising and leading weekday walks of four to six miles, optional pub lunch. New members welcome.

YAPTON SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB is a sociable club & welcomes new members. Yapton Village Hall. Contact: Geraldine Whitehead 01243 582711 or Pauline Hoyland 01243 582574 hoyland1@talktalk.net Bognor Lawn Tennis Club offer a warm welcome to everyone interested in playing tennis. www.bognortennisclub.co.uk Membership Secretary Robin Collyer 01243 933105 play@bognortennisclub.co.uk ARUN VOLLEYBALL CLUB Thursdays training: 8‐10 pm, Ladies Six Villages Sport Centre, Westergate Community School, PO20 3UE Fridays : 8– 10pm, Men, at Six Villages Sport Centre. Contact Olena on mob 07779258556, email: team@arunvolleyballclub.co.uk Aldingbourne & Dist. Bowls Club. Oliver's Meadow, Westergate. All weather carpet. Play all the year round Excellent facilities, free parking. Contact Alan Rust on 01243 866482 for more details Gentle Seated Exercise Class, Mondays 9.15 ‐ 10.00am Jubilee Hall, Middleton Suitable for all ages and abilities. £4. Contact Eileen 07510 154561 email: info@sittogetfit.co.uk www.sittogetfit.co.uk Middleton Modern Sequence Dance Club. Wednesdays 2pm to 4pm. Only £2.00 including refreshments @ Jubilee Hall, Shrubbs Drive, Middleton‐o‐Sea. Telephone: 01243 585192

Music, Art, Drama Dramatis Drama Low key, fun drama group for adults, no lines to learn, no stage performances, just come and "play" on Tues & Thurs at The Regis Centre,7‐8.30pm. £7 per session. call Suzy 07540792849 or www.dramatis.co.uk Middleton Art Group. We are a small friendly Group of Artists who meet every Thursday 6.30pm ‐ 9.00pm at the Middleton Village Hall, We enjoy painting in all mediums, and warmly welcome all new Members. For further de‐ tails, please contact: Carole Keen (01243 584399) 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, international artists, great music on the last Wednesday of each month at 7 for 7.30 pm at Jubilee Hall, Middleton‐on‐Sea. Entry £6.00. Contact Sue Scott 01243 824070.

Madacts‐Music and Drama Club‐ is a club for children aged 7‐14. Friday term time 4.30‐6.00 at Jenesus Art Centre, Linden Road Bognor Regis PO21 2AS. Find us on Facebook, madacts@hotmail.co.uk or 1243842656 BOGNOR REGIS THEATRE CLUB Membership now available at £15 per person per annum. Travel by coach to 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 . Monday evenings at 7.30 at Arundel C of E Primary School.

Arun A Cappella rehearse Monday evenings at Jubilee Hall, Chalcraft Lane, North Bersted, B R from 7.30 to 10 pm.

We welcome all females aged over 16 who enjoy singing. Do come along, bring a friend ‐ we look forward to meet‐ ing you. Just come along or phone 01243 826448 To advertise in Felpham in Focus please email infocusmagazines@btinternet.com

Bognor Regis Music Club presents a programme of classical music concerts presented by professional musicians and Club members on Saturday evenings. Entry at the door costs between £6 and £11, Concerts start at 7pm at 2 Sudley Road, PO21 1EU. More information from Chris Coote (01243 773276) or www.BognorRegisMusic.org.uk D.I.Y. Art Club 1st session FREE . £4 per session thereafter. Every Thursday and Friday 10am – 12.30pm at the Middleton Scout HQ in Shrubbs Field. information tel: Yvonne Clay 01243‐860287 or yvonne‐clay@hotmail.co.uk Felpham Art Group, based at Felpham Village Hall, meets fortnightly on Saturday afternoons for Demonstrations by artists, and workshops. Contact: Terry Collins on 01243 465350 or www.Felphamartgroup.com.

Bognor Regis Camera Club. We meet at St Mary's Centre Felpham weekly between mid September and mid May. Please visit our website at www.bognorregiscameraclub.org or telephone Rob on 01243 861956.

Middleton Camera Club meet at 7.30pm every 1st, 3rd, 5th Monday of each month between September and June (inclusive). Jubilee Hall, Elmer Road, Middleton on Sea. PO22 6EH Chairman: Steve McKie Secretary: Lyn Phil‐ lips. Contact via website: www.middletoncc.weebly.com

Groups / Clubs / Organisations BOGNOR, ALDWICK & FELPHAM NWR : stimulating, enjoyable ladies social group, meets fortnightly for discussions, talks, outings, etc. Tel or text: 07879 420244 www.nwr.org.uk BOGNOR TWINNING : entertaining, local social programme, plus close contact with France & Germany. Tel: 01243 863225 www.bognortwinning.co.uk The Bognor Club 2, Sudley Road Bognor Bridge Chess and Snooker For more information please contact John 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 Concorde Social Club for Widowed, Divorced and Single over 50’s, please contact Alf 01243 821645, Anita 01243 264691, Joy 07985 548610 or visit concordesinglesandsocialclub.co.uk Felpham & Middleton Local History Group. We are a group of people who are interested in all local history matters. We meet once a month, except for August, on the third Tuesday. Join us at the Felpham Memorial Hall, Vicarage Lane in the Committee Room (at the rear of the building) at 7pm for a couple of hours and see if we can spark your interest in your local area, or help you with your own research. fmlhw.webplus.net Felpham & Middleton Horticultural Society. Open to everyone with an interest in gardening and growing.

Monthly meetings, shows & outings. We meet at 7.30pm on the 4th Tuesday of each month apart from December, January & August in St Mary’s Centre, Grassmere Close, Felpham PO22 7NU. Free entry for members includes re‐ freshments. Visitors are welcome to enjoy an entertaining and informative evening. Paula Puleston 01243 584843 th Bognor Regis and District Horticultural Society Gardening Club Meets on the 4 Thursday of each month at the Jubilee Hall, Chalcraft Lane starting at 7.30 pm. Speakers and outings to nearby gardens. Visitors are welcome and pay £2.00 per evening. Annual subscription is £5.00. 01243 822615 or visit www.brhortsoc.co.uk Felpham Singles Social Club The Club welcomes those who are of a mature age, single, widowed or divorced and who want to improve their social life. First Monday of every month at The George Inn, Felpham at 8pm to meet others . Next meeting is Monday, 4th November, 8pm. Disco at 9pm See www.felphamsingles.yolasite.com for programme or call Anne on 01243 821530 or Dianne 01243 543281 st 1 Middleton On ‐ Sea Scout Group. We are a scout group offering a Beaver, Cub and Scout sections for young persons between 6 and 14, allowing them to undertake an active, varied adventurous programme from hiking to sailing, camping to first aid. We meet at our headquarters Shrubbs Field in Middleton. Our hall is also available to hire. Contact the group scout leader – rob@wanders1.co.uk for more information. http://www.1st‐mos‐scouts.btck.co.uk Be prepared… for life challenging adventures!

Parkinson's UK is a friendly group for all people with Parkinson's and their carers.

Newell Centre, Chichester 2pm 3rd Monday; Regis School of Music, Bognor Regis 2pm first Tuesday; 01243 827179 http://www.parkinsons.org.uk/local‐support‐groups/regions/south‐east‐eng margaret@thegoodwillgroup.com Westergate Christian Fellowship is committed to the sound teaching of the Word and the spreading of the Good News. For further information contact Mike or Anne Waller on (01243)553417 or visit us at www.westergatefellowship.co.uk Middleton Backgammon Club every Monday morning from 9am – 11am at MSC. All standards of players are welcome. Contact: info@middletonsportsclub.co.uk

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Felpham Evening WI meets on 3rd Monday of each month (except August) at 7:30pm in Felpham Village Hall,

Vicarage Lane, PO22 7DZ. Currently full, but have a waiting list. Contact Al on 01243 584088 or Janice on 582347. meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 2pm at the Village Hall in Vicarage Lane. please contact Kim Didden on 07472 866698.

Felpham Fillies WI meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month at Felpham Methodist Church Hall, Felpham Way, PO22 8QL. Meetings start at 7pm. It’s open to all women over the age of 18. Contact Caroline (07944 678720) Middleton on Sea WI meet on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Scout Hall, Middleton from 2pm to 4pm. We welcome new members. Contact Sally on 01243 586214 or Jacky on 01243 582077.

Yapton Village WI meets at 10.00am on the third Tuesday of every month (except August), at Yapton Village Hall. For further information, please contact Alison Coote ‐ 01243 773276 (president@yaptonvillagewi.co.uk) Eastergate & Barnham WI meets on the 2nd Friday of each month and are delighted to welcome you to their meetings. Come and join us, make new friends and take part in a variety of activities. Visitors welcome. At Eastergate Village Hall, Barnham Road, PO20 3XA. Call 07984 350309 or 07932 057589 for further details or just come along. We look forward to meeting you. Next meeting Friday 11th October 7.30 ‐ 9.30pm Eastergate Friends WI meets on the second Monday of each month (except August) at 10am in Eastergate Parish Hall. We would love to meet you, so do come along. If you would like more information or to let us know you are coming please email Eastergate.friendsWI@hotmail.com Felpham Belles, monthly ladies craft group meeting first Monday of the month. Facebook, or email felphambelles@gmail.com Middleton 4Sight Group meet on the 2nd Thursday in the month at 1.30 pm at St Nicholas Church Hall in Middleton. For more info contact Jackie on 01243 582680 or 4Sight office 01243 828555 Transport can be arranged.

The Bognor Regis Local History Society meets on a Monday evening from 7.30 at The Hub Community Centre, 73 Queensway, and Bognor Regis. (At the junction with Canada Grove, Bognor Regis. Visit the Society web‐ site for more uptodate information: ‐ http://www.bognormuseum.org to view other events that can occur at any time.

Arun & Chichester (Air) Enthusiasts Society AirACES www.airaces.org.uk. Air ACES is an aviation talk society, providing regular talks held at the Chichester Park Hotel, Westhampnett Road, Chichester. Contact David Batcock on 01243 823007 Arun West U3A The U3A is a self help organization for those who have left full‐time employment. Arun West U3A offers over 100 activity groups and operates in cooperation with Littlehampton U3A's. Our U3A serves the villages of Middleton, Elmer, Felpham, Clymping, Ford, Yapton, Barnham & Walberton and outlying hamlets. www.u3asites.org.uk/arunwest Bognor Regis U3A serves the coastal area from Middleton through to Pagham including Bognor Regis town.

Come to a regular Monthly Meeting to find out what we do. Every 3rd Thursday of the Month (check the website) St Mary’s Hall Felpham: 10.30 to 12.00 am Only £1 for refreshments, friends and a fascinating speaker. Come & join us!

Elmer Sands Bridge Club This friendly club meets at Jubilee Hall, Middleton‐on‐Sea three times a week. New‐ comers are made very welcome, subscription is reasonable. For more information telephone Peter on 01243 585680 BOGNOR ARC Club for people living with sight loss meets every other Tuesday from 2 ‐ 4 pm. at Servite House, Hawthorne Road, Bognor PO21 2DF. New members welcome. Speakers, entertainment, lunches in and out, Ring Pat on 01243 582409 initially for further information.

The British Sugarcraft Guild Bognor Regis Branch meet 1st Thursday in the month except January and December at 7.30pm at The Community Centre, Chalcraft Lane, North Bersted. Cost £3 members £5 visitors Next meeting 7th Nov. Cygnets (ages 7‐18years) meet several times a year at Jubilee Hall, Shrubbs Drive, Middleton, on a Saturday morning 10am ‐ 12.30pm & costs £5 (everything provided). Next meeting 2nd November.

39 Youth Club Young people age 11 to 14 Tuesday 4 to 6pm, cooking, table tennis, table football, pool, wifi, weei,

Felpham Village WI

dance mat, tuck shop, all for £1. We’re behind St Mary's School in Church Path next to Findit out Centre, Glamis St.

Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis support group. We meet monthly on the second Thursday afternoon, from 21.15 ‐ 3.45pm at the Pagham Village Hall's Committee Room PO21 4NJ. Contact Patricia on 01243 263866 Felpham Flower Club for anyone interested in flowers & flower arranging. Meet every fourth Thursday Sept to June at Felpham Memorial Village Hall, Vicarage Lane, PO22 7DZ for floral demonstration & refreshments. Meetings 1.30 for 2pm. Visitors welcome except June (entry £4). Contact Sandra Dean Chairman Tel 01243 542684.

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Please come and join us for the Arun West U3A Monthly Talk on Wednesday 13th November at Yapton Village Hall (BN18 0ET), starting 2pm. Free parking is available outside the Village Hall.

The speaker will be Andy Thomas who will talk about the fascinating background to the Christmas festive season. From ancient ceremonies of light in the darkness to the marking of the birth of Jesus, he will explain how mid-December has long been a time of rejoicing.

Details of our monthly Coffee Mornings are: MONTHLY COFFEE MORNINGS: 10.15am-12pm: 1st Thursday at St. Mary’s Centre, Felpham. PO22 7NU. (free car parking available).

10.30am - 12pm: 3rd Monday at The Wilkes Head, Eastergate. PO20 3UT 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 Admin / Assistance Enable Ltd

37

Aerial Installation Aerial & Satellite Connection 53

Bathroom Fittings/ Accessories Everything Bathroom

Double Glazing/ Windows

Music / Concerts /Tuition

Andy Payne Arun Windows Britannia Windows

29 40 35

Jazz at the Village

18

Pest Control

Drainage Contractor Julian Munn

19

Beauty / Therapy / Massage

Vital Plants

Coastal Breeze Beauty Remedisage

Castle School of Motoring

29 25

Driving School

22 17

Danny H J Humphrey

24 52 39 49

Mays Estate Agents

Bed & Breakfast White Horses Willow Tree Cottage Allbrights Apex Builders D & M Builders Roofing Solutions N L Autos

18

Caravan Services T H Caravan Services

47

Care Centres & Home Care Hollymead House Summerley Care Home

26 29

Carpenter Mark Shaddick

10

Carpets & Flooring S M Flooring Sargeants Carpets

A W Garage Doors GDS

39 36 14 13 37 4

Garden Services

47 72 58,59 43

JBS Print

21

Pubs

39 18 55 71 27 36 55 32 15 37 9 5 2 51 17 13 47

The Elmer

24 51 29 71

Restaurants / Hotels So India The Elmer

68 71

Solicitor Helen Gagan Solicitor Jackie Scott MJR

23 25 7

Security GRN Locksmith The Lock Medic

21 55

Stairlifts Baronmead

70

Taxis Tree Surgery C M Tree Care IPS

2 36

Upholstery S. Roberts Upholsterers

56

Utility Installations CPI Moling

32

Watches & Clocks Arundel Clockworks

48

Kitchens Bedrooms

Dental Care Dove Dental Felpham Dental Surgery

51

Print & Design

21

Hardware & Calor Gas A & M Barley

Glorious Ponds

Allbrights Mick Hancock RWH Interiors

Handyman Services Darren Hall Mick Hancock Miracle Handyman Professional Handyman

Pond Build / Maintenance

53

Hairdresser Karen

Curtains, Blinds & Fabrics Stock Blinds

Cathedral Landscapes ColourFence Gary Mortley Vital Plants

26 43 11 4 25 17

Property Maintenance

Garage Doors

Council News Felpham Parish Council

Fantastic Feet Felpham Chiropody & Podiatry Surgery Prescription Footwear Shoe Medic

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

41

Footcare

48

Computer Services Scan Station

Classic Mantels

Darren Miles Reynolds

Clearance Specialist B&W Services

9

Fireplaces

22

Cleaning Services Astonish Cleaning Services Clean Fix Carpets Conway Cleaning KLJ Services Miss Mop Oven Wizards

30 10

Financial Services

Funeral Services

Chiropractor Dr A Cobb

Acorn Framing 3 Art by Helen BC Pet Portraits 5

Flansham Park Health Centre 33 Slimmimg World 49

2 57

Catering Services Tracey’s Kitchen

5

Exercise / Wellbeing / Diet / Health

Responsible Equity Release

52

Pictures / Art / Framing

Estate / Letting Agents

Car repairs & Maintenance

49 29

9

Electrical Contractor

Builders

The Decorator Man RWH Interiors TempPest

Driveways/Patios

30

Painting/Decorating

31 44,45

Dream Doors Sargeants KBB

40 12

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