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Hunger fears for new benefit VOLUNTEERS at Bognor Regis Foodbank are braced for a surge in new customers when a new benefit starts in the town.

THe government is expanding the use of universal credit for claimants next week - and the experience of foodbanks around the country is that demand for meals will soar as claimants go hungry.

Sue White, the foodbank’s project coordinator, said: “Wherever universal

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credit has been rolled out, in the 12 months following, the use of foodbanks has gone up 52 per cent.

“We don’t know if that figure will happen here but we need to make sure our shelves are stocked just in case.”

THe expected increase for the foodbank’s supply of tinned and packaged food, as well as essential goods like groceries, comes as the charity is seeing more and more people in its

Argyle Road base.

Its last full year - to March 31 - saw 2,330 people, including 662 children, turn to it for emergency supplies for meals.

“THis was a 15 per cent increase on the year before,” said Mrs White. Nationally, other foodbanks operated by the Trussell Trust experienced a 13 per cent increase.

Mrs White said she was grateful for the continued support of so many people around Bognor Regis who took in fresh

supplies or left them in its collection bins in the town’s major supermarkets.

“THe food is coming in,” she said. “Our supermarket bins are always full but the demand is up as well and we always need more supplies. We are just trying to fill our shelves as much as possible.

“I think it can be difficult for people to remember us in the summer when there is so much going on.

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AVID reader Emily Guyomar is a one in a million pupil at a Bognor Regis school.

Emily has completed so many books in THe Regis School’s Year 7 its staff have run out of awards to recognise her efforts.

She easily surpassed the diamond badge for reading 5million words this school year and her total last week stood at a massive 7,346,345 words.

School librarian Cathryn Rahaman said: “Emily has read more words than any other school pupil since we began the accelerated reading programme when we opened seven years ago.

“We are going to have to think of new awards to take account of the number of words she has read.

“We have a shelf in the library behind the counter just for books we think she will like.”

Emily, 12, read more than her fellow pupils in her middle years at neighbouring Southway Primary School.

Her reading really started to gather speed in her final year there on its accelerated reading scheme.

She has carried on her desire to complete a book overnight and has an untouchable lead at the top of THe Regis School’s book reader table.

“I like being taken into another world,” said Emily. “You don’t get as much detail in, say, a computer game.

“I can spend three or four hours an evening reading a book if I don’t have revision to do.

“I like fantasy books. THey’re a make believe world and they contain things that you don’t have in real life.”

Her more recent books have included Twilight, Jane Eyre and Oliver Twist.

Emily has teamed up with one of her schoolfriends to begin to write a book of their own using her experience of reading so many of them.

Mrs Rahaman said the accelerated reading scheme was based on a computer program which quizzed pupils when they had finished books.

“If they pass, it calculates how many words were in each book,” she said.

“THe questions are very specific to the book. For Harry Potter, you would not be able to get them right after you had only watched the films.”

THe programme has a bronze level for 250,000 words, silver for 500,000 and upwards to diamond for five million.

THree other students have reached diamond status this year.

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"Our supplies always full but the demand is up as well and we always need more supplies. We are just trying to fill our shelves as much as possible.

I think it can be difficult for people to remember us in the summer when there is so much going on."

Arun District Council's housing boss, Cllr Trevor Bence, told a meetng last week: “Universal credit is rolled out in July. It will not be as we first thought a full programme of roll-out but a staggered roll-out and, thank Heaven, it will not be completed until the back end of next year.

“New applicants will go straight on to universal credit and anybody who has a change of circumstances – if one of their children leaves home or becomes 18 or a disability changes – the universal credit then kicks in. It means one benefit for that person.

“It’s causing all sorts of headaches

already in terms of the amount of work involved. When the full roll-out programme occurs, all I can say is that I’m expecting a major amount of work.

“I have officers geared up to give debt advice and debt recovery and that sort of issue. I have already had several referrals. I am extremely concerned to be frank. Everybody is being dealt with as quickly as humanly possible.”

Arun and Chichester Citizens Advice is helping people get ready for universal credit - a benefit which helps people on a low income or out of work. It combines six benefits, such as housing benefit and working tax credit.

Luca Badioli, chief executive of the charity, said: “Universal credit is the biggest ever change to the benefit system. So it’s important people get support while they get used to the new system."

Citizens Advice was ready to help applications, he added.

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Ukulele players keen to add string to bow f Stonepillow chief executive Hilary Bartle, left, with its manager of supported housing services, Annette Denby

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f Learning ukulele playing skills at the workshop UKE CAN do it - novice musicians were told at a workshop in Bognor Regis.

Ukulele newcomers sat down beside experienced players at the first of the Make Your Mark sessions held in advance of this year's Southdowns Folk Festival in the town.

THe event last Wednesday attracted 40 individuals who will be given the chance to take part in the festival's first ukuele festival in September.

Roger Nash, the folk festival's founder, said: "It's a brilliant turnout. I didn't know how many people were going to come along.

"About half are beginners and quite a few have come from other groups around the town like the University of the THird Age and Pebble Beach at THe Waverley pub. If they want, they can join in at the

folk festival's performance marquee in the Place St Maur on September 21.

"I've had a lot of feedback about today and, hopefully, people have enjoyed it.

It's all about helping people, particularly older people, who are isolated and sitting at home bored and want to learn something new."

THe initial session last Wednesday at the Bognor Youth and Community Centre in Westloats Lane, was led by Dave Soothill.

One of those who helped him was former court enforcement officer Tony Williams, 72, of Bognor Regis. He has been a ukulele player for 18 months.

"THe ukulele has only got three chords and you can pick it up quite quickly. It's cheap to buy and you can play as much as you want."

"It's good for people like me who live on their own and there are a few ukulele clubs around here who are very welcoming."

THe ukulele sessions have received £13,000 in funding and they will continue after the folk festival. THe next will be held at the centre on July 18 and followed by a third on September 5.

Mr Nash added: "THere is a community flavour to the folk festival.

"We do have the star names like Steve Harley and Dervish but we also have a lot of events for local people with ten ukulele groups performing around the town."

THe festival is being held on September 20-23 and also includes free music workshops, the seaside 'sing arounds, the Sussex young folk competition and a real ale festival. Activities will take place in the town centre and the Regis Centre.

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AN OPENING ceremony has brought the first all-day hostel for homeless people in Bognor Regis officially into use.

Caroline Nicholls, the High Sheriff of West Sussex, performed the ceremony at the premises owned by the Stonepillow charity.

THe property, in Ellasdale Road, has 16 individual en-suite rooms.

Some can accommodate couples and people with dogs for the first time in a hostel in the town.

One of the residents, former rough sleeper Rachel Dixey, 45, said the premises acted as a safe haven.

“It’s a place where we can get help and move on. THe streets are not a place where everyone can cope. I can look after myself but it was tough.

People look down their noses at you.

“You lose a lot of confidence – and this place helps you to rebuild your confidence and get back into the community,” she said.

She has lived there since its first day of June 4 after spells sleeping under the pier and on the seafront after jobs as a taxi driver and a fast food firm's branch assistant manager.

THe hostel cost Stonepillow £1.4m to buy and refurbish – and the charity is seeking another £150,000 for the second phase of work to complete it.

Chief executive Hilary Bartle said the aim was to replicate the hub at its Chichester hostel with a garden, outdoor gym and meeting rooms.

“THe annex at the moment is not

fit for purpose,” she said. “We want to have needle exchanges here, a GP surgery once a week, sessions with drug and alcohol teams and yoga and art sessions.”

It was hoped to have the hub finished in 2019 for Stonepillow's 30th year.

“THe community of Chichester and Bognor Regis are amazing in helping us to raise money,” said Mrs Bartle.

“THis is a real resource for Bognor Regis and will help to get rough sleepers off the streets. In reality, that’s going to take time.

“THe longer people are on the streets the more entrenched that becomes and the more difficult for them to fit into accommodation.

“We are working with homeless people and we want to engage with them. We are also working with other agencies in the area. THat’s the only way we are going to deal with this situation.”

When the hub opens, it will take over from Stonepillow three day a week use of its ten-bed hostel in Glenlogie in Clarence Road.

After they leave the hostel, the residents can go into move on and supported accommodation run

by Stonepillow as they go towards living independently. Statistics at the hostel showed 102 people had used Stonepillow recently, 65 had moved on and 30 were in supported living.

Officially, 22 people sleep rough around the town but it is believed the true figure is higher.

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` Cyclist injured A WOMAN cyclist is being treated in hospital for serious injuries after a collision in Felpham.

THe 75-year-old was trapped beneath the wheels of a lorry and sustained multiple fractures to her right leg. She was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital at Brighton for treatment.

THe collision with a yellow Volvo lorry happened at 9.24am last Friday at the junction of Felpham and the B2259 Felpham Way. THe lorry driver, a 33-year-old man from Nailsworth in Stroud, was unhurt.

Anyone who saw the collision, or who might have dash-cam footage of it, or who saw the cyclist or the lorry shortly beforehand, should contact Sussex Police online at sussex.police.uk/contact-us or phone 101, quoting serial 395 of 22/06.

` Woman charged A WOMAN has been charged with grevious bodily harm with intent after an assault in an Aldwick park.

Georgina Miron, 23, from Portsmouth, appeared at Crawley Magistrates' Court on Wednesday and was remanded in custody until July 30. Sussex Police officers were called to Marine Park Gardens, in Marine Park Drive, around 6.45pm on Monday following what they have described as 'both a verbal and physical altercation'.

A woman was alleged to have assaulted a man, with what was believed to be a glass bottle.

THe man remains in St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, with serious face and neck injuries.

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Seating idea for bandstand MUSICIANS could be joined by diners on the seafront bandstand in Bognor Regis.

THe historic structure could gain a new lease of life under plans agreed by Arun district councillors.

THe proposed seafront style guide they backed on Monday confirms the bandstand will stay at its present site opposite Clarence Road.

But it says: “New buildings should fully respect the setting and appearance of the historic, Grade II-listed, bandstand and they should be located a suitable distance away from this structure in order that they do not cause visual damage.

“It would be very desirable for the layout of new buildings to functionally relate to the existing bandstand in order that it could be used as a covered seating area related to a proposed café use in one of the new buildings.”

Arun’s senior regeneration officer, Caroline Gosford, told Arun’s Bognor Regis regeneration sub-committee the bandstand would remain available for use by musicians. Any seating would be removed overnight.

THe sub-committee agreed with her recommendation to apply for a £50,000 grant from the government's coastal revival fund to improve the bandstand.

“THe grant application will improve the bandstand and put back some of the heritage features which have been lost over time,” she said.

Sub-committee member Cllr Trevor Bence (C, Aldwick E) welcomed the potential use for the bandstand.

He said: “In three of the last four years – as far as I can remember – there was only one concert there. It’s really important we use the bandstand for what it was meant to be used for, and that’s a public amenity.

"I would welcome anything that brings it back into use. I welcome the fact it might be used by a café – or whatever else is there – as an ancillary seating area.”

Cllr John Charles (C, Barnham) said: “As a musician, I would not play on that bandstand. It’s in the wrong place for that but it’s in a good place to be used for what is proposed here.”

THe sub-committee also agreed to back the style guide, the proposed stalls layout and Arun financing a catering unit, perhaps by summer 2019, to start the scheme.

Ms Gosford said the style guide added to work which dated back to a 2010 overall vision to improve the seafront.

THe guide was mainly concerned with the area opposite Clarence Road which had been designated for stalls.

“THere will be up to three stalls with a temporary place, perhaps for Punch and Judy, a different kiosk or a paddling pool,” she said. It was also proposed the catering outlets would have indoor as well as outdoor seating for all-year round use.

THe guide says buildings should be lower than the current pitched roof ones and have a co-ordinated style.

Council leader Cllr Gillian Brown (C, Aldwick E) said: “THis is a very exciting proposal. We have got to have a cohesive design proposal for the seafront so it looks right.”

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Speaker urges women to value themselves to achieve potential INSPIRATIONAL speaker Mary Dennison used a Bognor Regis event for women to inspire them.

She said they were held back too often by their lack of belief in themselves.

"Women too often doubt themselves and feel that someone else is better than they are," she said. "I think that is partly to do with our culture and partly to do with the church. Women just disqualify themselves."

Mary was guest speaker at the latest Cherished event for women at Opengate Baptist Church in Victoria Drive.

About 90 women enjoyed the breakfast meeting on Saturday.

Mary has led THe Bridge Church on Hayling Island for many years. She used her experiences to outline in a humorous

way how they can use her experiences to overcome the issues which are holding them back.

THe breakfast was the first anniversary of the Cherished sessions.

Joint organiser Sue Mills said: "We have had an amazing year of success. We wanted to hold these events because we wanted to bring women together.

"Women are good at communicating with each other and sharing their hearts and we are strong within the community and we bring so much to it."

THe next Cherished event will feature comedienne Jo Enright at the church on September 28. Tickets are £10 each from eventbrite.co.uk or the church office on 01243 821891.

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Support for park demand

DECISIVE support has been shown for a demand to produce detailed plans of a Bognor Regis regeneration scheme.

A show of hands at a public meeting revealed near unanimous backing for the proposal by Bognor Regis Civic Society.

Its deputy chairman, Hugh Coster, said Arun District Council must give three undertakings before it carried out any further work on its Hothamton linear park proposals. THese were to: • Place tree preservation orders on all the qualifying trees around the Sunken Gardens, car park and play area on the site between Queensway and West Street • Produce detailed and fully dimensional plans showing what it proposed for the entire Hothamton site, including flats and their separate parking periences to are holding • Hold a geniune, open, balanced and transparent consultation in Bognor Regis to allow the public to judge what anniversary would be gained and lost - and with an option to reject the scheme s said: "We success. We He told last THursday's meeting held by because wethe town's Liberal Democrat councillors to ther. protest against the linear park idea: "Arun mmunicatingmust come back with proper proposals their heartsand information about what they are going communityto do before they go any further.

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THe current 4,337sq m would be replaced by 3,187sqm. THis was in addition to fewer parking spaces -180 planned against the current 217.

Arun's initial plans include a play area, pavilion, cafe and activity space as well as 100 flats and a potential health centre and retail space. Some 80 people attended the meeting held last THursday at Jeneses Arts Centre in Linden Road.

One of the Lib Dem councillors, Francis Oppler, said: "THere has been almost no consultation on this plan. Delivering leaflets and promoting this meeting over the last few weeks has brought it home to me how unhappy people are about these proposals. Once they have found out about them, they are very unhappy."

Fellow councillor Martin Smith said: "THe problem I have is that this is not regeneration, it's redevelopment.

"THe green space and parking is being changed for less, and with flats. It's ridiculous."

A series of speakers condemned the proposals. Arun's director of place, Karl Roberts, said extensive public consultation had been carried out in 2015 with an exhibition last autumn.

"A planning application (for the linear park) should be submitted in early 2019 for the councillors to make a decision on.

"You will have the opportunity to comment on that and the specific plans that exist within it."

THe health centre's future was up to the NHS but it had been offered space in one of the proposed buildings.

Petition gains support HUNDREDS of people have demanded a halt to plans for a linear park in Bognor Regis.

Several hundred supporters were known to have backed a petition by the town's Liberal Democrats by Wednesday afternoon. THe growing support to stop the plan for the Sunken Gardens and Hothamton car park in just six days puts them on their way to reaching their goal of 1,500 names.

Cllr Francis Oppler, one of the councillors behind the petition, said he was pleased with the support.

"We will keep the petition open until September. If we get to 1,500 names, it will trigger a debate at Arun District Council to ask them to withdraw the proposal.

THat would really be people power in action.

"THe Sunken Gardens have long been a landmark in Bognor Regis. Arun have spent no money on them. It is only the community gardeners who have kept them looking nice.

"THe issues on that site will not go away, whether they are the Sunken Gardens or a linear park."

Another joint organiser of the petition, Cllr Matt Stanley, said: "THe petition has been really well received. I've had 30 emails from people offering to

distribute it."

THe petition states: "We the undersigned are petitioning Arun District Council to halt the progression of their linear park redevelopment, a proposal that could include blocks of flats being built on the car park and health centre site.

"We request a debate at full council to develop a plan for a community led alternative that will generate economic growth in the town, as well as deliver a regeneration scheme that will benefit future generations."

Under Arun's procedures, a debate of up to 30 minutes has to be held among all its councillors if petitions of more than 1,500 names are submitted.

THe petition was launched at a public meeting held by the Lib Dems last THursday.

Also at the meeting, town council Labour member Cllr Jan Cosgrove called for people to join an application to apply for the Sunken Gardens to be registered in law as a town green to protect them as an open space. He said: "If we achieve that, we will stop these plans once and for all. We have the evidence to register them and the law is clear."

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` 'Wasted' chance SUPPORTERS of a regeneration scheme for Bognor Regis have warned the current chance to transform the town could be wasted.

Steve Goodheart and Sean Maginnis have led the creation of the 4BR scheme for the Hothamton and Regis Centre sites for the past six years. THey believe both locations have to be combined to bring forward a true regeneration scheme for the town with the help of awardwinning architect Paul Newman.

"4BR believe in building on the town's assets, combining its natural seaside environment with its cultural and historic assets to build a year-round attraction," they say.

But, they state, regeneration of the town can only be achieved if both locations are considered together.

THis will allow for the greatest range of facilities to be created by pooling the income from offering them for development. "(We) are all passionate about bringing forward the very best regenerative scheme to re-establish Bognor Regis as a pre-eminent town it once was.

"THe key to achieving these goals is to cross-subsidise the two main sites and possible other sites in the future.

"By moving forward with the linear park, Arun District Council are removing this 'once-in-alifetime' chance and Bognor Regis deserves so much more.

"As a group, we feel that we are truly running out of time," they add.

THe 4BR proposals for the seafront feature rock pools, sandy beaches and a multi-use cultural centre. On Hothamton, a mixture of uses and flats are proposed.

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Experts visit Blake's home HERITAGE experts are to keep a close watch on the future of an historic building in Felpham.

Officers at Historic England visited Blake's Cottage to see its current condition. THey decided against placing the Grade II*-listed building in Blakes Road on its at risk register. But they agreed to keep monitoring it.

An Historic England spokesman said: "Although it's currently vacant, and plans for the long-term future of it are not yet fully developed, we do not think that its condition has deteriorated significantly since our last visit.

"However, we will continue to monitor the building's condition and are advising the trustees about the next steps we think they should take.

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condition survey to understand if further holding repairs are required.

"We are also inviting them to seek our long-term advice on their longer-term proposals for the cottage and grounds.

We will continue to advise the trust and Arun District Council in working towards a secure future for Blake's Cottage."

As reported, the William Blake Trust bought cottage in September, 2015, after two surprise donations provided £400,000. THe trust wants to restore the building to its form when poet and visionary William Blake and his wife, Catherine, lived there from 1800-1803 when he wrote the words which became Jerusalem.

THis work, with a visitor centre in its garden, is due to cost £500,000, with the aim of turning it into a creativity centre.

DELIGHTED fundraisers at a Bognor Regis cultural hub have beaten their target in less than a month.

Sasha and Nina Levtov succeeded in bringing in £8,640 - or £375.65 a day - to ensure fittings in the Regis School of Music are updated. Inna Erskine, the school's administrator, said the project began with just 57 days to raise the money. It was achieved with 34 days still to go.

THe final donation was made by the Esmee Fairburn Community Fund on SpaceHive last Friday with £1,850.

"We are completely overwhelmed by the community support our project has attracted and are so warmed by the goodwill that our establishment has

generated since it began in 1994 and moved to Sudley Road in 1996.

"Work is scheduled to begin on August 13 in order so that it can be carried out during the summer holidays while there are fewer users of the building.

"It should be completed in time for the school's 23rd season, which launches in September," said Mrs Erskine.

"THis is the first of a three-phase renovations project. THe next phase to launch on completion of these works will be to address the building's re-wiring, and the re-decorating that this work then necessitates. THe final phase will then be renovations of the beautiful parquet flooring and flag stones in the foyer."

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Walkers set to arrive in town after completing Bryson Line A GROUP of charity walkers inspired by well-known author Bill Bryson are heading to Bognor Regis.

THe ten trekkers will complete the 569 miles of the Bryson Line at the town's pier on July 8.

THe route is the longest distance which can be walked in the British Isles without crossing any part of the sea and stretches from Cape Wrath.

Mr Bryson devised the route in the prologue of his book, The Road to Little Dribbling: More Notes From A Small Island.

THe current team of Amercian walkers, who work at Tanager Wealth

Management, set off from Cape Wrath on June 9. THey hope to raise £100,000 for five UK charities .

Mr Bryson said: "I'm delighted the Bryson Lane has inspired Tanager's team to explore this particularly pleasurable cross-section of their adopted homeland. It's even more gratifying to know they will be walking to raise funds for five excellent charities."

THe good causes are the Campaign to Protect Rural England, Bloodwise, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children, Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charities and Papworth Hospital Charity.

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HUNDREDS of concert-goers revelled in glorious weather as they listened to the latest Proms in the Park in Bognor Regis.

THe enjoyed several hours of music from Andy Beaumont All Stars and Trifonics in the beautiful surroundings of the bandstand in Hotham Park as the sun set.

Last Saturday's event was held by Bognor Regis Town Council after the success of previous years' concerts.

Kirsten Fitzpatrick, the council's events officer, said: "THe weather was perfect for Proms in the Park on Saturday with large numbers coming out to enjoy the warm conditions and music.

"THe Andy Beaumont All Stars got the crowd up and jiving and swinging for the first half of the evening, followed by the classical talents of the string and flute trio Trifonics, who played the Proms classics.

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` Plans for shop WORK has begun on the site of new toilets on Bognor Regis seafront.

THe council's contractor began on Monday to install the structural base and services for the WCs, which are being built off-site.

An Arun District Council spokesman said: "THe WC building remains under construction and we are waiting for final confirmation of the delivery and installation date."

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` Funeral of former soldier Danny HUNDREDS of people filled Chichester Cathedral for the emotional funeral of special forces veteran Danny Johnston.

Draped in the Union flag, the casket of Mr Johnston, 35, was carried into the service last THursday morning.

Soldiers from his first unit, the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, stood guard and gave a gun salute as he passed. The Last Post was also played.

Mr Johnston, 35, who also served in the Special Reconnaisance Regiment, the sister unit of the SAS, died last month. His body was found on Stoughton Down, near Chichester, after he vanished from his home in Bognor Regis. His death has sparked calls for more to be done to help traumatised veterans.

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Museum stages antiques event DOZENS of hopeful owners found out if their items were valuable at Bognor Regis Museum.

THe museum's operator, Bognor Regis Local History Society, staged its second valuation event with the help of Henry Adams auctioneers.

Wanting to know the worth of their possessions saw about 25 people go along in the first hour of the three-hour session led by fine art auctioneer and valuer Andrew Swain last THursday.

Among those keen to find out more about some mystery items was Bognor Regis resident Gyda Parsons.

Mrs Parsons had two matching urns, about 7in high, with 1798 on their bases.

She said: "I don't know if they are authentic or not. THey have been painted and they are ceramic but that's all I know about them. THey are a family heirloom which have been passed down and they

have ended up with me. I have owned them since 1985."

She and her husband were considering downsizing, meaning a potential lack of space for the urns.

Another Bognor Regis resident, Simon Mooney, took along two items, including a cartoon version of Oliver Twist.

Mr Swain said: "It's been an interesting afternoon. I've seen a copy of Mrs Beeton's Cookbook, jewellery, gold and several paperweights. It's always nice to see what people bring along."

If the owners want to auction the items, Henry Adams will donate its commission to the local history society.

Greg Burt, the society's chairman, said: "Last year's event raised about £500 for the society and also brought people into the museum who had not been here before. So, it's well worth doing again and, hopefully, we will hold another event."

DOZENS of dogs came from far and wide to take part in a Felpham show.

THey wagged their tails, looked pretty and handsome, showed off their haircuts and generally enjoyed being at the event held by the Snooks Corner Community Group.

One of the show's organisers, Simone Froud, said: "THe best in show was won by a French bulldog called Doris.

"THe judge, Melanie THomas, had a hard job choosing the furry friends in the different categories but, at the end of the day, the weather stayed kind, and fun and games were had by all."

THe show took place at Longbrook Park on the seafront on Saturday. A barbecue,

plenty of tea and cakes and ice cream galore, including for dogs, helped to make the occasion another success for the group.

Its members are based in five of the oldest roads in Felpham, close to the park, and work with Arun District Council to improve the area.

THis includes working parties to clear up litter and tidy up areas, which include the banks of the Aldingbourne Rife.

"We organise several local events, such as quiz nights, table top sales and this fun dog show, which is our second," said Simone.

Some of the funds raised go to charities and some towards the group's work.

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Tim brings a time-travelling Robin Hood to life in his big screen debut HOLLYWOOD has come to the home of a Felpham teenager.

Tim Wagter and his friends have created a feature-length film using professional quality software and a laptop after they hired some expert help.

THe teenagers' version of Tinseltown extends to a red carpet premiere of Hoodwinked 3 This Time It's Personal next month.

Tim and the rest of the Crazy Film Club have created the two-and-a-half hour movie in which legendary outlaw Robin Hood is catapulted into the future using a Dr Who-style time machine.

Humour, romance, friendship and ten unique songs are included in an adventure like no other.

Tim, 15, said: “I’m proud of all we have done so far. I was amazed with how the film looks – the special effects, the timing and the songs.

“THis is a moment we will remember for all of our lives.

“Making an adventure film was like an adventure in real life, with its ups and downs, stresses and strains. I feel it’s going to become a magnificent success.”

His mother, music teacher Sally Wagter, 49, directed the production and it was edited using the same software as the BBC. THe film had a total budget of £1,000 and the amount belies the quality of the final product of the enchanting story.

Hoodwinked 3 will get its first showing at 3.30pm on July 15 at Bracklesham Barn, in Beech Avenue, Bracklesham Bay. Entrance is by ticket only. THey cost

£7.50 each from Sally on 07963 431405 or sally_wagter@hotmail.com Anyone going along should take food and drink.

It is the third – and most ambitious instalment - in a series of films by Tim. He wrote the first Hoodwinked in 2013, inspired by the Hoodwinked play

by Margaret Carpenter, for his own satisfaction.

THe sequel arose in 2014 and was 45 minutes long and saw Robin Hood journey into the future.

“It took an incredible amount of work but I thought it was good. But I wanted to make a new film and I came up with a more complicated plot with an unexpected twist,” said Tim, of Uppark Way. "I wanted to take Robin Hood to a different level, where he wins the heart of Maid Marian and they stop the evil plan of the Sheriff of Nottingham.”

Robin Hood and his gang are transported to the future by the Sheriff to stop them finding out he framed them for a crime.

THey arrive in a century in which they don’t belong but their time machine gets stolen and they become trapped.

Robin’s affections are divided between a new woman and his friends who are desperate to get back. Will he rejoin them and will they find a new time machine?

Tim began writing on Boxing Day, 2016, and it has taken 18 months to capture his ideas on camera with the help of 19 other young people and three adult actors.

He hired a videographer and three professional quality cameras with microphones and a boom stick to

achieve a quality finished product.

Among those who joined the Crazy Film Club after he advertised for actors on social media and in drama groups was aspiring actor Jake Christopher, 16.

He has appeared on stage at the Chichester Festival THeatre in 40 Years On as well as in school productions.

He said: “One of the big reasons I joined was because of the friendship involved. We are all passionate about the arts.

“And some of the best films, like the Blair Witch Project, show that you can make a good movie with very little equipment.”

Another Crazy Film Club member is Finlay Rolfe, 14. He said: “I love cameras and doing anything with them.

“THere was a real sense of friendship and a close-knit crew. It was a real learning curve for me. I’ve not done anything like this before. I’m very much looking forward to the premiere.”

THe full cast list is: Tim Wagter, Naomie Whitehead, Steven Hughes, William Wreford, Jake Christopher, Kim Turner, Jorja Riley, Elise Williams, Anita Murfin, Jonny Chambers, Lizzie Timmins, Alex Timmins, Stanley Bolicenco, Julianne Jessett, Adele Dillon, Jacob Blazdell, Frances Northcott, Charley Dummer, Sam Hughes and Troy Hiron with adults Denise Chambers, Richard Long and Sarah Higbee.

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THe FREE music events at the popular garden centre are drawing in numbers with national and international performers in Jazz every second Tuesday of each month between 12pm-2pm and Folk every last Tuesday of each month between 12pm-2pm.

Not only is Brick Kiln offering all of this, they also raise much-needed funds for St Wilfrid's Hospice which provides end of life care in the community and at the hospice. THe staff provide essential support for both patients and relatives.

THe garden centre was fully booked on Tuesday, with people travelling from all over to attend a lunchtime with Jez Lowe.

Jez received a double nomination in the 2015 BBC Folk Awards – for best singer and best new song - and he is one of the busiest live performers in the country.

He wasn't too busy to wow crowds at Brick Kiln's Café as he travelled down from County Durham.

He said: "It's my first time here at Brick Kiln and it's a really nice venue. It's a fair size, too, with a lot more people than I was expecting.

"It's great to have a charity in the background of entertainment. It's good for both the performers and the audiences."

Jez's latest project is the publication of his first novel, THe Dillen Doll, with an accompanying CD featuring a “suite” of traditional songs inspired by the story within it.

Diana Staffordowens, from Portchester, travelled to Chichester with her friend, Trish Watkinson, from Wickham. Diana said: "We came here especially for the folk music today and for Jez Lowe in particular. We have not been here before but it's a good venue to do this in. It's very unique to have this music in a garden centre, it's great."

Trish agreed and added: "We last saw Jez at the Wickham Music Festival. My husband is in the Portsmouth Shanty Men, a group playing here next!"

Malcolm Senior, from Horsham, attended with his wife, Sheelagh, and friend, Mary Gilmore. Mary said: "We are huge fans of Jez Lowe and we have been following him for around 30 years. It's a great little venue here."

Lorrayne Mendes, event organiser said: "Our next Folk event will be July 31 with THe Porstmouth Shantymen. We are also just about to launch our new Tea Dance event, they will be held on every second and last THursday of each month from 2.30pm to 4.30pm commencing on THursday, July 26."

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` Care home plans A 64-BED specialist dementia care centre is planned for Climping.

Brackley Investments Ltd has asked Arun District Council for planning permission for the centre on land behind Bairds Farm Shop, in Crookthorn Lane.

THe proposed £10m-plus centre would be run by Healthcare Management Trust, which has two similar facilities.

A statement by Brackley Investments says: "THis development is urgently needed due to the increasing prevalence of dementia resulting from the ageing population and the lack of modern 'market standard' supply of such specialist dementia care."

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Guides' planting set to bloom A CENTURY of votes for women will be depicted in eye-catching floral displays on Bognor Regis seafront.

THe anniversary of the decision to enable some women to become electors was the theme for this year's Bognor Regis in Bloom competition held with the town's Girlguiding movement.

Rebecca Vervecken, the town mayor's secretary, said: "All the girls depicted the theme extremely well.

"We had over 120 entries and after a very difficult judging session by the in bloom working group, a winner from each was chosen, along with, this year, joint overall winners whose designs were planted up by our Town Force team, at the flower bed in the Bognor Regis mini golf course in Waterloo Square.

"THe winning design was fantastic and when it comes into bloom properly over the next month or so, will be extremely eye-catching."

A prize-giving ceremony was held with the winning Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers at the mini golf course.

Many of the winners attended with their parents and unit leaders to receive a certificate from the deputy town mayor, Cllr Phil Woodall.

Winners were: Lauren Field (Rainbows), Jennifer Uren (Brownies), Tara Lewry (Rangers) and the joint overall winners, both from the Guides, were Freya Betteridge and Kendra Diston.

"We offer our congratulations to all of them," said Mrs Vervecken.

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COASTAL walker Gary Broughton has thanked those who helped him to raise £350 for charity.

As reported, Gary trekked some 30 miles to Bognor Regis Pier from Brighton Pier for Cancer Research UK. West Street resident Gary, 46, who had a tumour removed from his left thigh, said: "I'm really grateful to everyone who supported me. I hope the money will help to save the life of a person with cancer.

"I will also be taking part in the Shine overnight walk for the charity."

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Pupils enjoy college magic A VISIT to a college proved to be a magical experience for a record number of Bognor Regis pupils.

THe 470 children in Year 5 at seven schools around the town enjoyed an experience of potions and poisons at Felpham Community College.

THey conjured dragons in the science department, developed bloodcurdling spells in drama and created magical stories using animation.

THey were supported by Year 9 students at the college during the five days of visits spread over two weeks this month.

College headteacher Mark Anstiss said: "Every year, everyone enjoys the days both the primary schools attending the event and our staff and students hosting.

"THe event has grown over the years with the numbers of students we invite."

THe visiting children came from Nyewood, Bersted Green, South Bersted, Edward Bryant, Downview, Rose Green and Bishop Tufnell.

Year 7 students at Felpham Community College have taken part in an anti-bullying workshop run through Chichester Festival THeatre. THey were shown a bullying awareness production which looked at the types and effects of bullying as well as cause and prevention.

One of the students, Jennifer Hackett, said: "THe play really showed us what bullying meant. It informed me about how far it can go, how extreme it can get and how it can be solved."

Year 7 and 8 students at the college found out the importance of maths at a roadshow held by BAE Systems, the RAF and Royal Navy Education Programme.

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NEW WORKSHOPS are being held by Bognor Regis-based artist Antonia Rolls to help people to live well today.

Antonia, pictured below, says she is a soul midwife who offers holistic end of life companionship and support.

She said: "I am running powerful new self awareness, self care and lifestyle workshops in Bognor, Chichester and Hove.

"THey are called Coming Home, coming back to yourself and are for those of us who have lost our sense of direction, purpose and self.

"We have given away our power and find we are reactive, not proactive in our lives."

THe day-long workshops feature discussion, thinking and creative and fun ways to discover how people think about themselves.

Antonia is holding taster sessions from 7pm-9pm on July 4 and midday-2pm on July 8 at the Waltham House Studios, in Town Cross Avenue, Bognor Regis. Entry is £5 on the day.

Her next workshops will be held on September 16 in Chichester and November 18 in Hove.

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Health service launch recalled on birthday FILES stacked floor to ceiling marked the start of the NHS in Chichester.

One of the health service’s original workers has recalled its launch at it celebrates its 70th anniversary on July 5.

Valerie Gostling, nee Storey, says an immense amount of effort laid behind the creation of a state-funded health service. But the tale of administrative staff toiling away over typewriters and filing cards is always lost in the understandable attention on doctors and nurses.

She said: “THe amount of work was unbelievable. THe service had been running for just eight months when I started in the ophthalmic department.

“Everyone wanted teeth checked and glasses. THe work came in each day and was stacked in an empty room, floor to ceiling. Each day, we took a bundle of work and sat and completed it. Cards were constructed and details of the glasses entered on them.

“At 9am every day, two of us pushed a large wicker basket to the general Post Office sorting office for our day’s post.

THe sorting office was in South Street then, just past the Iceland shop, which was the Odeon Cinema.

“We pulled it back to the office and its contents were sorted for each office."

Valerie, 85, of Tozer Way, left school aged 15 and two weeks, and began work in the NHS’s West Sussex Executive Council in South Street.

Its role was to pay all the doctors, dentists and opticians in the county.

Every one of the 500,000-plus residents

had to be registered for them and to have their own index card.

“We hear a lot of the anniversary for the hospitals and wonderful nurses. At our office, it was making the medical cards and records, dealing with the general public – all the admin side of things and, of course, paying the money,” she said.

On her first day, she had to learn to make 40 teas and coffees and deliver them to everyone in the right cup in the right room each morning.

THe office has become Cote Restaurant but then had Turnbull gents’ outfitters on the ground floor and the executive council on the first and second floors.

Mr Down was manager of the large office and later received the MBE for overseeing the huge job of coping with the change-over.

“We thought we had all earned the medal ourselves,” said Valerie. “We were 15 young people straight from school. We all got on so well and remained friends for many years.

THeir working week was 38 hours, with occasional Saturday mornings, and they were paid £8 a month after stoppages.

She left the office in 1959 to start a family and returned between 1969 and 1984 and went into the registration department.

THe offices had moved to Broyle Road for more space and, more than 30 years later, moved again to Worthing.

She went on to other roles around the city as well as being a city councillor for East ward and a school governor at

Portfield School.

Meanwhile, Aldwick resident and author Beryl Kingston has been interviewed by the BBC as one of the first patients to benefit from the NHS in a programme due to be shown on July 4.

She became ill with streptococcus two weeks after the health service was founded and was treated at her then home in Tooting.

In her blog, she says she had shown the TV interviewer, Hugh Pym, her copy of the Beveridge Report which laid out the principles of the welfare state.

It is a concept of government which she says is still well worth defending seven decades later.

"We should nail the lie that the NHS is 'free' and that people who use it are idle scroungers who are 'taking something for nothing', THe NHS has never been free.

"You pay in willingly so that the service is there for you and your family when you need it," said Beryl.

Residents should always be reminded, as well, about the difference between public services run for the general good and private services which exist to make a profit.

Any deals between the government for private companies to take over part of the service should be publicised.

She said: "We need to know the names of all the people to whom they have sold these choice bits and for how much."

THis was needed to ensure the NHS could continue to fully service the country for decades to come.

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STEM students Compete at Goodwood Motor Circuit Students at Bourne took to the circuit to race our Greenpower kit car against 100 other cars at the F24 event at Goodwood Motor Circuit in June.The event is organised by Greenpower, a charity getting young people enthusiastic about science and engineering through designing, building and racing their own electric car.

Sponsored and supported by local businessman, Alan Stannah, the group managed to qualify for the finals at Rockingham Motor Speedway. This is part of Bourne’s STEM initiative linking the college with industry and working with Stannah engineers.

We are part of the Shuman project where students get the chance to work with professional engineers and Alan has been very proactive in supporting the project, for which we are very appreciative.

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Driving force behind trainees A SPECIALISED company in motorsport, aerospace and marine industries has seen its first trainees graduate.

Global Technologies Racing Limited (GTR) is a leading carbon composites manufacturer, based at Fontwell, with developing local talent at the forefront of its ethos.

When a shortage of the relevant skills became apparent, GTR embarked on a programme to provide training in the necessary skill sets required. Actively recruiting between ten and 20 trainees annually has been proven to secure a resource stream that can be fed into production with instilled GTR processes and values.

Martin Meissel, general manager of

GTR, said:"Potential candidates must complete an interview and a skills evaluation test before being accepted onto the programme. THey are then paid for the duration of the programme, which is in the form of a two-year contract, with performance reviews every three months.

"On successful completion of the two years, a decision will be made to either keep the newly graduated trainee as part of the GTR workforce or assist in finding alternative employment for them if GTR have no need for further resource at that time.

"THis ensures GTR have flexibility over resourcing for projects and is a powerful marketing tool through supplying well-

trained individuals to the industry. THese candidates may then be considered for suitable roles at GTR in those fields.

THe programme has now been running for two years with the trainees from the initial intake graduating this summer and all being offered permanent positions within GTR." Kieran Stignant, 25, started working for GTR in August, 2016, on the shop

floor and is now one of the company's designers.

He said: "I came here with no work experience but I have learnt so much.

THe benefit of working on the shop floor has helped me with design. I have a wealth of knowledge now. I really enjoy it and I see myself staying long-term."

GTR welcomes suitable CV applications to its website: gtrcomposites.com

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` New care guide USEFUL information is packed into the latest edition of the West Sussex Care Guide. THe 2018/19 version is full of advice about adult social care services that are available around the county.

It lists day care providers, extra care provision, key contacts and provides a handy checklist for people choosing a domiciliary care or care home provider.

THe guide is available online at westsussex.gov.uk/careguide or in print at libraries and GP surgeries.

` Tea party invite RESIDENTS and groups around the Post area have been invited to stage Big7Tea celebrations to mark seven decades of the NHS next week.

Love Your Hospital is the dedicated charity of Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and is seeking people to help its work at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, by raising funds with a tea party. Details at: loveyourhospital.org

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A CONVERSATION with a chiropodist will be the subject of the next meeting to be held

by Chichester and Bognor Regis Osteoporosis Support Group.

THe group has invited Catherine Devane to the meeting at 7pm next THursday at Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital in Shripney Road. Non-members are welcome for a £2 admission free.

The Royal Oak (aka The Pink Pub) is a traditional pub in North Bersted, you can’t miss us!

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Our menu includes jacket potatoes, baguettes to steaks and lasagne, kids menus are also available.

Pub quizzes on Thursdays, occasional music Saturday nights and live sports TV, Bingo first Wednesday of every month.

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Special night at pub in memory of Daniel f Richard Garrard chats with one of the MG owners

Richard back in the driving seat A 99-YEAR-OLD Chichester care home resident has relived his passion for fast cars.

Six MG owners drove their pristine vehicles to enable Richard Garrard to go back to his past as an owner of three MGs - a VS 180, an MG GT and an MG PC7.

He once drove his MG GT across the Italian Alps and remains a member of the GT Owners' Club.

A delighted Richard was thrilled when the vehicles arrived at Wellington Grange where he lives.

"THis was one of the best days of my life - a really marvellous afternoon.

THank you to everyone."

Richard enjoyed inspecting each model of MG and discussed his car

A FUNDRAISING party night is being held in Pagham tomorrow to raise money in memory of a teenager.

THe evening at THe Lamb Inn will include live music from high energy and fun party band THe Mighty Dung.

It is raising funds for the British Heart Foundation as part of the ongoing fundraising inspired by Daniel Hoare.

Daniel, 18, died without warning in November, 2011, from an undetected heart condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

His father, Donald Hoare, landlord of

collection with the owners. Some of them presented him with a framed sketch of his MG GT. Other residents from the home, in Broyle Road, also admired the cars.

A few sat inside them and turned on their ignitions.

Emily Hudson, companionship team leader at Wellington Grange, said: "When we asked Richard to name his dearest wish, he immediately said he wanted to touch and hear an MG again.

"So, when he saw all the cars lined up in the car park, he was absolutely ecstatic. We are hugely grateful to the local owners who brought their cars in and helped to make Richard's wish come true."

THe Lamb Inn in Pagham Road, said: "My son, Daniel, died suddenly while running for a train. THe proceeds of the evening will go to the British Heart Foundation. We will be holding a special raffle and other fundraising activities. It's going to be a great night."

THe night is free to attend but a special seventies three-course meal of prawn cocktail, steak and Black Forest gateaux will be available for £20 a person, with £10 donated to the charity.

THe British Heart Foundation is leading the fight against heart disease and it relies

upon its supporters to help it continue its vital and ground-breaking research.

THe condition from which Daniel suffered causes the heart wall to become thickened, making it harder for the heart to pump blood around the body.

Since Daniel's death, his friends and family have raised thousands of pounds for the British Heart Foundation.

Its chief executive, Simon Gillespie, said: "Heart disease can suddenly affect anyone at any time and has a huge emotional impact on those left behind.

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FOR one month every year, five highly competitive friends compete in a game of tag they’ve been playing since the first grade - risking their necks, their jobs, and their relationships to take each other down with the battle cry: “You’re It!”. THis year, the game coincides with their only undefeated player's wedding, which should finally make him an easy target. But he knows they’re coming… and he’s ready. Based on a true story, the starfilled comedy shows how far some guys will go to be the last man standing.

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IN the surprise sequel to 2015's sleeper-hit Sicario, the violent drug war on the US – Mexico border has intensified as the cartels have started smuggling something much more dangerous than drugs. Now they're trafficking terrorists across the border. As the ever-escalating conflict rages, fearless federal agent Matt Graver reteams with the mercurial assassin Alejandro to end the war. But when Alejandro kidnaps a kingpin's daughter and is forced to go on the run, Graver is left to question everything they're fighting for.

f Tag f Patrick Patricky2 Release date: 29 June Director: Mandie Fletcher Starring: Beattie Edmondson, Ed Skrein, Jennifer Saunders Genre: Comedy, Family, Romance SARAH Francis is a young woman whose life is a bit of a mess. THe last thing she needs is someone else to look after, let alone someone who dribbles, snores, and eats from the kitchen bin!! Yet, like it or not, her Grandmother has bequeathed her a very

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EXHIBITIONS CHICHESTER ART SOCIETY SUMMER EXHIBITION until Sun, July 1, 10am - 4.30pm Free entry, original and contemporary art, all work for sale Address: THe Oxmarket Gallery, St Andrew's Court, off East Street, Chichester PO191YH www.chi-art-soc.org CASS PRESENTS: OLAF BREUNING until Sun, September 2 Ticket price: Free with general entry Address: Cass Sculpture Foundation, New Barn Hill, Goodwood PO18 0QP Tel: 01243 538 449 Email: info@sculpture.org.uk www.sculpture.org.uk PHOTOGRAPHS BY DOROTHY BOHM until Sun, September 2, at 5pm Admission price: free Address: 9 North Pallant, Chichester PO19 1TJ Tel: 01243 774557 www.pallant.org.uk ELIZABETH I LIVE: A WOMAN AHEAD OF HER TIME until Mon, December 31 Ticket price: free with general entry Address: Petworth House, Petworth, GU28 0AE Tel: 01798342207 Email: petworth@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk

FAMILY FUN SUMMER GARDEN PARTY AT GRAYLINGWELL PARK Sat, July 7, 12pm – 4pm Ticket price: Free entry Address: Graylingwell Park, Chichester PO19 6PQ www.facebook.com/ events/386625525080534/

JIMMY’S FAMILY FUNDAY Sun, July 8, 12pm – 4pm Address: THe Fishbourne Centre, Blackboy Lane, Chichester PO18 8BE www.facebook.com/ events/102273023937818/ Bouncy castles, face painting, children’s entertainment, massive raffle tombola, games and prizes, ice cream van, food stools and bar and so much more!

KIDS PARTY IN THE PARK Sat, July 21, 10.30am – 4pm Free entry Address: Hotham Park, Upper Bognor Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1HJ kidspartyinthepark@gmail.com Kids rides, face painting etc, charges apply.

WORKING ANIMALS SHOW Sat, July 21 – Sun, July 22, 10.30am – 5pm Ticket price: from £5 Address: Weald and Downland Museum, Town Ln, Singleton PO18 0EU Tel: 01243 811363 www.wealddown.co.uk JOUSTING AND MEDIEVAL TOURNAMENT Tues, July 24 - Sun, July 29, 10am 4.30pm Tickets from £27.50 Address: Arundel Castle, Arundel BN18 9AB www.arundelcastle.org/ ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND Mon, July 30, 5pm – 9pm Ticket price: adult £17.60, child £11.00, family (2+2) £49.22 Address: Stansted Park, Rowland's Castle, Portsmouth, PO9 6DX Tel: 023 9241 2265 www.facebook.com/ events/1957704117780692/ or www.stanstedpark.co.uk/Events/ alices-advetures-in-wonderland-30thjuly.html Take a trip down the rabbit hole with Chapterhouse THeatre Company this summer as they present the classic tale of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

ROLLER RINK/ROLLER DISCO Thur, Aug 2, 2pm – 9pm Ticket price: Free Address: Place St Maur des Fosses, Bognor Regis PO21 1BJ www.facebook.com/ events/1959457701048906/ Giant outdoor roller rink on the Place St Maur, with some classic 80s tracks. Bring your fluro legwarmers, deely boppers and get down to some classic 80s tunes.

INCREDIBLE INVENTIONS FAMILY TRAIL Until Sun, September 30 Ticket price: £3 per trail. Normal admission prices apply Address: Petworth House, Petworth, GU28 0AE Tel: 01798342207 Email: petworth@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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YESTER YEAR, ROCK N ROLL THAT'LL BE THE DAY WITH TRIBUTE BANDS APACHE ROAD (THE SHADOWS) AND MUSIC EXPRESS Sat, July 14, 7pm - 11.30pm Ticket price: £6/£6.50 on the door (ticket sales: The Barnham Community Hall) Address: Yapton Rd, Barnham, Bognor Regis PO22 0AY Tel: 01243 278110 Bar - raffle (period dress optional) In aid of two charities, Cancer Research & THe Heart Foundation www.barnhamcommunityhall.org THE ROCK HOUSE FESTIVAL 2018 Sat, July 28, Time - doors: 12.30pm/ 1pm - 5pm/6pm - 10pm Entry (Age: 16+): £10 day ticket/£6 half-day ticket + booking fee, early bird day tickets - £8+booking fee Address: Green Door Store, Trafalgar Arches, Brighton www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/3414410 or www.bit.ly/RHF2018

CANCERWISE CHARITY BLUES EVENING AT CHICHESTER INN Sat, June 30 Ticket prices: Advance £8 (£10 on the night) Address: THe Chichester Inn, 38 West St, Chichester PO19 1RP Tickets from Chichester Inn 01243 783185, CancerWise 01243 778516 and Art For All 01243 781532 For more information, contact Andrew Dascalopoulos on 01243 781532/07787 532469

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CHER AND MADONNA TRIBUTE NIGHT Sat, July 7, 8.45pm – 11pm Ticket price: £5 members, £10 non-members Address: Newtown Sports and Social Club, 16a Greencourt Drive, Bognor Regis PO21 5EU www.facebook.com/ events/147153479296717/

POP-UP COMMUNITY CAFE every Wednesday, 10am - 1pm Free entry, everyone welcome weekly workshops to inspire you too (call to book) Address: c/o Bognor Youth & Community Centre, Westloats Lane, Bognor PO21 5JZ Tel: 07511 246113 Contact: info@makingtheatre.co.uk

THE LAMB INN HOSTS CHARITY PARTY NIGHT Sat, June 30 Address: 144 Pagham Rd, Bognor Regis PO21 4NJ Tel: 01243 262168 A fundraising party night is being held on Saturday, June 30, to raise funds for THe British Heart Foundation. THe evening will include live music from high energy and fun party band ‘THe Mighty Dung’.

THe party night is free to all but a special 70’s three-course meal of prawn cocktail, steak and Black Forest gateaux will be available for £20 a head, £10 of this will be donated to THe British Heart Foundation.

THE NORFOLK TAP CRAFT BEER AND GIN FESTIVAL Sat, June 30 - Sun, July 1 Ticket price: Free Address: THe Norfolk Arms Hotel, High St, Arundel, BN18 9AB www.norfolktap.com Craft beers and gins from Local breweries and distillers, live music, food and a raffle!

It’s completely free to join us. Come along, sample the great food and drinks on offer and have a good time.

LAUGHING GEORGE COMEDY CLUB Fri, July 6, 7.30pm - 11pm Tickets are available from www.laughinggeorgecomedy.co.uk Address: THe George Inn,102 Felpham Rd, Bognor Regis PO22 7PL www.facebook.com/ LaughingGeorgeComedy/ WINE AND CHEESE @ SUNSET AT ARUNDEL CASTLE Sat, July 7, 6.30pm – 9.30pm Ticket price: £25 each Address: Arundel BN18 9AB Available online with an admin fee at Eventbrite.co.uk or contact the Sussex Snowdrop office on 01243 572433, pay over the phone or drop in and see us to collect tickets.

DRIVE THROUGH TIME MOTOR GALA Sun, July 8, 11am – 4pm West Park, Bognor Regis PO21 2RB www.facebook.com/ BognorRegisTCEvents or www. sadcase.co.uk/events/bognor-regisdrive-through-time-motor-gala-0 Drive through Time Motor Gala is back for its seventh year…bigger and better!

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THE FESTIVAL OF SPEED Thurs, July 12– Sun, July 15 Ticket prices: from £37 Address: Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester PO18 0PX www.goodwood.com HELP FOR HEROES AND OGWEN MOUNTAIN RESCUE - GRAND SALE Sat, July 14, 11am - 3pm Address: Waterford, Sylvan Way, Bognor Regis PO21 2RS Lot of new items, including jewellery, camping & hiking equipment, CDs, DVDs, toys, bric-a-brac tools, garden & household items and good as new clothes, bargains galore

CHILLI FIESTA Fri, Aug 10 – Sun, Aug 12 Address: West Dean Gardens, West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0RX Tel: 01243 818210 www.westdean.org.uk/gardens/ events/chilli-fiesta

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BERSTED PARISH FESTIVAL Sun, July 15 Address: Jubilee Fields, Chalcraft La, Bognor Regis PO21 5SU www.bersted-pc.gov.uk

CRIZZY AFTERNOON TEA FOR THE SUSSEX SNOWDROP TRUST Sat, June 30, 2.30pm - 4.30pm Tickets 12.50 each from website Address: Pagham Village Hall Tel: 07940 417539 www.crizzy.co.uk www.thesussexsnowdroptrust.com/ event/crizzys-afternoon-tea/

BARN DANCE AND PLOUGHMAN’S SUPPER WITH LICENSED CASH BAR AND RAFFLE Fri, July 20, 7.30pm - 10.30pm Ticket price: £15 (numbers are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment) Address: Common Farm, Appledram Lane South, Chichester PO20 7PE Tel: 01243 783370 www.apuldram.org

CHICHESTER & BOGNOR REGIS OSTEOPOROSIS SUPPORT GROUP INVITE YOU TO A TALK ON FOOTCARE Thur, July 5, at 7pm Ticket price: £2 entry fee for nonmembers Address: Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital Restaurant, Shripney Road, Bognor Regis PO22 9PP

RULE THE WORLD Fri, July 27, at 7.30pm Address: Kings THeatre, 24 Albert Road, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 2QJ Tel: 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk

W.A.M REUNION Sat, July 7, From 2.30pm onwards Address:Hotham Park, Upper Bognor Rd, Bognor Regis PO21 1HW Bring fold-up chair and picnic.

FASCINATING ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG Tues, July 10 – Sun, July 22 Ticket price: Free entry Address: Priory Park, 27 Franklin Pl, Chichester PO19 1BL www.chichester.gov.uk/councilnews Local archaeologists will be returning to Priory Park this July. James and the team will share their findings on Saturday, July 21, during a series of talks scheduled for 10am, 12 noon, 2pm and 4pm.

THEATRE ME AND MY GIRL Mon, July 2 – Sat, August 25 Price: from £10 Address: Chichester Festival THeatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP Tel: 01243 781312 Email: marketing@cft.org.uk www.cft.org.uk

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Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of this sponsored bike ride for life saving research A cycle ride for all the family around the famous Goodwood Motor Circuit Riders of all ages and abilities can ride laps of 2.4 miles Single registration: £18.00 | Family: £36.00 (2 adults and up to 3 children) Team of 4: £60.00 | Children under 16 years: £5.00 | Children 3 years and under: FREE

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THE MEETING Fri, July 13 – Sat, August 11 Ticket price: from £20 Chichester Festival THeatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP Tel: 01243 781312 www.cft.org.uk MADAGASCAR Tues, August 21 – Sat, August 25 Ticket price: from £16 Address: Kings THeatre, 24 Albert Rd, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 2QJ Tel: 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk

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One big family at Chalcraft Hall…

CHALCRAFT HALL Care Home manager Sara Whitworth is someone whose job is very much a labour of love. THat much is evident when you hear her speak so passionately about the residents at the North Bersted home.

Sara oversees the day-to-day running of the care home which considers its patients as very much part of "one big family". THat family consists of 20 folks living with dementia as well as the 25 caring staff members who see to their every need Sara explains: "We have a busy diary with the emphasis very much on maintaining a home-from-home atmosphere. Twice a week we have musicians come in then we have singalongs with music right through from the 50s to the 80s, which is very popular.

“THe residents love singing along to the songs. THey know all the words. We’re certainly not a home where the residents sit around bored all day.”

"Relatives often join us for the activities, and these also includes quizzes, bingo and periods of time for reminiscences."

Sara's comments come after the home made substantial investment to improve the care on offer.

She adds: “It’s all about creating the best first impression we can. THe old drive was deteriorating and required upgrading, which we are always committed to doing here.

Replacing it has opened up the entrance to the home and made it safer and easier for visitors.

“We listened to feedback from our residents’ relatives about the need to improve the old entrance. It took three months from its planning to completion, but it was well worth the effort.”

But, as important as initial impressions are, Sara is equally aware standards inside the home must be maintained to a high standard as well.

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Hair we go! World Cup fever grips popular hair salon FOOTBALL-MAD stylist Daren Terry and his staff are brushing up on their soccer knowledge – as World Cup fever grips a popular Bognor Regis hair salon.

Daren and his team have made a big effort to embrace the tournament being held in Russia this summer with special attention be paid to the fortunes of England. But, being a hair salon, the tournament has a new identity: Brushia 2018!

THe THree Lions have qualified from the group stage and now go in the knockout phase of the tournament.

Daren, who has hit the headlines in the past with clever “hair art” depicting famous players shaved into fans’ heads, explains: “THe World Cup is a great way to have some fun and we’re certainly doing that.

“We have our very own trophy in the salon and we’ve even come up with our own England shirt; instead of three lions we’ve gone for three irons on a shirt!

“I was lucky enough to travel along the Panama Canal recently as part of my 50th birthday celebrations so the game against them when we won 6-1 was extra intriguing for me.

“Our clients are loving all of the World Cup stuff we’re doing and so are the staff.

Now all we need is for England to go on and win it. Fingers crossed!”

Meanwhile, Kate, Daren’s wife, says the salon are always looking for hair models for education in salon. She said: “If you think you’d like to model please get in touch. And we are always looking to recruit great staff, too!”

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LOTUS Styling are fundraising to help Prostate Cancer UK lead the fight against prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer has overtaken breast cancer to become the third biggest killer in the UK. Salon owner Daren Terry said: “Over the past 20 years, the number of men dying from prostate cancer has been steadily increasing as the advances in better treatments haven’t kept pace with the growing older population.

Early diagnosis is the key to saving lives. Having lost my father in March this year it is very close to my heart.”

THe salon, who are internationally known for their window displays have

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used the humorous slogan, “Gents how’s your water pressure this spring”, in their window to raise awareness for Prostate Cancer UK. THis window display was kindly donated by local company, Adapt Display.

THroughout the month of May the salon has run a series of fundraising events in the salon to raise awareness and support for the charity, they have exceeded the £1,000 target.

Salon owner Kate Terry said: “Last week was International Men’s Health Week and we held a fundraising day on Friday 16th June with lots of fun activities in the salon to help us reach our target of £1,000. We managed

to raise an amazing £1,050 with the support from our clients, staff and friends.”

One in eight men in the UK will get Prostate Cancer. Age, ethnicity and family history are also factors.

Lotus Styling are passionate about fundraising and in the past have supported Breast Cancer Now, Little Princess Trust, Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice and Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital.

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A little ray of sunshine can help to keep you healthy IN MY house we have a saying: “If the sun is out, drop everything and get to the beach!" While this is realistically not always possible, I have always been of the mindset that we get so few weeks of sunshine in this country, compared to the dark grey days of our long winters, we must make the most of it while it is here.

THis summer we seem to be having an amazing run of sunshine. But often, here in the UK, we cannot plan things a week ahead, because you simply don’t know if the weather will remain the same, and I guess that’s why it's such a top topic of conversation for us Brits!

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However, as soon as temperatures start rising, we get bombarded with the health message: beware of the sun. I get that the dangers of skin cancer from unprotected sun exposure are now well known.

But that's only half the story.

THe health value of sunlight, lauded by the ancient Greeks and Romans, has been largely eclipsed in recent years by concerns about skin cancer. While this is a very real, and increasing, problem - more than 7,000 people are diagnosed with malignant melanoma in the UK each year evidence is also emerging that small to moderate amounts of exposure, may be positively healthy.

It can protect against cancer: Sunlight plays a vital role in the production of vitamin D in the body, and it's believed that the vitamin may have a role in stopping or slowing the growth of tumours by preventing the overproduction of cells, as well as in boosting bones. vitamin D is available in some foods, but it is estimated that up to 90 per cent comes from exposure to sunlight.

It’s a very basic rule, but simply put, vitamin D sufficiency is required for optimal health. THe conditions with strong evidence for a protective effect of vitamin D include several bone diseases, muscle weakness, more than a dozen types of internal cancers, multiple sclerosis and type-1 diabetes mellitus.

One of the first clues to a possible beneficial link between cancer and sunlight was the discovery of large geographic differences in the prevalence of colon cancer deaths in America. THe rates in the states in the north were treble those in the south.

Since then, researchers have found that incidences of other cancers also vary according to levels of sunlight. For example, good levels of

vitamin D have been shown to halve the risk of colon cancer.

Increased exposure to sunlight may also decrease the risk of prostate cancer. Researchers found that prostate cancer risk for men with high sun exposure was half that of men with low sun exposure.

It can boost survival rates Research based on more than one million cancer patients in the UK shows that those diagnosed and treated in the summer and autumn are likely to survive longer compared with those diagnosed in the winter. For women diagnosed with breast cancer, survival chances increased by 14 per cent, and for men and women with lung cancer, there was a five per cent better survival rate.

It can protect against multiple sclerosis Sunlight may also protect against MS and explain why the disease is more prevalent in areas most distant from the equator. Studies show that the disease, whose cause is unknown, is also more common at low altitudes than at high altitudes, where the intensity of ultraviolet radiation is much

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stronger. Apparently, higher sun exposure between the ages of six and 15 - an average or two to three hours or more a day in summer during weekends and holidays - more than halved the risk of getting the disease. One theory is that exposure to sunlight boosts the immune system to prevent the damage involved in the disease. Another is that vitamin D plays a key role in the growth of the developing brain.

It keeps us healthy THe risk of many diseases and disorders can be reduced by sunlight. Epidemiological data indicate a low vitamin D status in tuberculosis, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel diseases, hypertension, and specific types of cancer.

So, while you should be cautious, and not be exposed in direct sunshine for hours all day long, some daily exposure could just be what you need to boost your health. I see so many people in my clinics that are very deficient in minerals and vitamins, especially vitamin D, that is affecting their wellbeing.

Just taking time to go outside, breathing in the fresh air, spending some time walking at the beach or in the hills daily could potentially give your body what it needs to stay healthy.

So while we are lucky enough to be experiencing long sunny days right now, enjoy as much as you can!

Skip work, take the day off, buy a paddle-board, learn to windsurf, sail or surf! Being outside in the elements makes you feel alive… and life is for thriving, right?

If you think you are deficient and could improve your health with a personal consultation contact me.

Denise Kelly is a passionate and motivated 'health expert/nutritionist'. Her company is called DK - The Wellbeing company and represents all things health and fitness.

Denise also runs a juice company 'Juice It' that makes and delivers healthy juices and smoothies.

She is involved with motivational talks, conferences and corporate events regarding health all over the world and believes that knowledge is power and, ultimately, health is your only wealth!

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Fruity wine is cream of the crop for Wimbledon Martin Lury Our very own bon vivant gets to grips with all the best buys martin.lury@me.com

THE ASSEMBLY Rooms in Chichester, with its early-Georgian splendour, provided the musical arena for the Wish we were Pink Floyd band, pictured far right, who proceeded to delight the crowd last Saturday both with their stunning laser show and keen interpretation of Pink Floyd classics.

Having seen the Rolling Stones the previous Tuesday at Twickers, home of the oval ball, I feel inspired to look forward to the next major event to rival the World Cup for our attention - namely the Wimbledon Championship which tends to grip the nation.

THus wines to sup during Wimbledon fortnight are my subject this week and my first selection has a strawberries

and cream flavour allied to hints of redcurrant and rosehip in the form of an M&S Rosé d'Anjou (circa £7).

Light, fruity and refreshing - a great way to start watching the tournament.

Champers next and, in the interests of economy, I recommend Aldi's gem, namely the Monsigny Brut Champagne which defies belief given its £10.99 price and yet a very good Champagne which shames some of its pricier rivals.

In terms of a white wine, let us not buck the trend and select a sexy little Picpoul de Pinet and I can commend the Aldi, Tesco and M&S examples as particularly noteworthy. Picpoul is going to rival the Sauvignon Blanc phenomenon and the combination of a maritime climate and fruity zing has proved to be a crowd pleaser.

As evening falls maybe a couple of bargain reds beckon, so I will look to Lidl's normal range and select a Montepulciano D'Abruzzo mindful of its flavour with morello cherry to the fore and its affordability with a price tag under four pounds.

My other bargain red has Lidl provenance and costs just £4.29 - a very competitive price for a 2016 Bordeaux

and one that is eminently quaffable!

Alternatively, if you are after a sparkler, then Lidl's Seaview Brut for circa £5 is very drinkable, but I would advocate either a Cloudy Bay Pelorus or a Chapel

Down (English!) Classic Non-Vintage Brut.

If you find the tennis too tense, then a good old G and T might be opportune and Majestic and M&S have fine examples

thereof and my current favourites are the M&S THames Distillery London Distilled Dry Gin No 1 or the Warner Edwards Victoria's Rhubarb Gin and you can pick your own tonic. Anyone for tennis?

Saturday 1st September Jump aboard at Chichester High School grounds to enjoy a colourful, inflatable, obstacle course Catch 1 of 3 'waves' at 11am, 12noon or 1pm There'll also be a treasure hunt, face painting, prize for best dressed pirate, refreshments, music and other fun activities like our hook a shark, coconut shy and selfie cabin!

Early birds £15 for older sea dogs (adults) and £6 for young deck hands (children) until 15th July

For more info call 01243 755827 or email fundraising@stwh.co.uk

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Community News & Views FAMOUS children's author Julia Donaldson staged a unique storytelling experience at Chestnut Tree House children's hospice near Arundel.

Julia and her husband, Malcolm, are patrons of the hospice for 2018, and treated a group of 20 children and family members to the memorable moments in the hospice's woodland walk.

THe talented pair recreated three family favourites - The Gruffalo, A Squash and a Squeeze, and Superworm - using promenade theatre to involve the children and make the most of the natural woodland setting, pictured below.

Some children and members of the hospice team also enjoyed the chance to play different characters featured in the stories.

As well as storytelling, children were also encouraged to immerse themselves in Julia's stories with a themed activity organised by Chestnut Tree House's activities co-ordinator, Estee Radford.

Children were asked to use their imagination and create and name their own monster to show to Julia. Before leaving the hospice, Julia signed autographs and wrote messages to the children, giving each of them one of her books.

One of the children, Fia, presented Julia and Malcolm with a special Gruffalo card, which was made by those involved with the hospice to say thank you.

Juliette MacPherson, fundraising development manager at the hospice, said: "Julia and Malcolm's visit provided a truly magical afternoon for the children and families, and it was lovely to see so many smiles.

"Everyone loved the experience and really felt like they were involved in something special. Moments are precious to all of us, but even more so when you have a child with a lifeshortening condition."

THe hospice provides care and support to about 300 children.

ACTOR David Wood will narrate a guide to the history of Chichester High School at a special day.

Former pupil David, who is also a playwright and author, has lent his voice to the fascinating audio visual presentation which will launch the event to mark the 90th anniversary of the foundation of Chichester High School for Boys.

He will take guests through the nine decades of the school's history, tracing many events and developments that have made the school and its students so successful.

THe celebration and reunion is being held by the Old Cicestrians Association, with the support of the current Chichester High School. It is open to all former students and staff of the high school for boys and the Lancastrian School and their partners.

A spokesman for the Old Cicestrians said: "THis will be followed by the opportunity to view the extensive array of past photographs, memorabilia (and some video) celebrating the achievements of so many former students, school teams and the many extra curricular activities that made the school so popular and famous locally and nationally.

"Old Cicestrians Colin Snook will be displaying his recently created record of the 54 former CHSB students and staff who gave their lives in the Second World War." THe celebration is being held at the school in Kingsham Road all day on October 20. Afternoon guided tours by students will include facilities such as the Chichester Gymnastics building, named after probably the school's most famous old boy, astronaut Tim Peake, where youngsters will display their amazing talents. THe combined cadet force will be seen in action and there will be the chance to visit the South Downs Planetarium and hear about its importance.

THe cost of the day is £25. More details from: oldcicestrians. co.uk, email: CSHB90@oldcicestrians.co.uk or tel: 01243 784915.

MP Nick Herbert has backed a campaign for faster broadband links for rural areas.

Mr Herbert, Tory MP for Arundel and South Downs, gave his support to the CLA's #4GforAll campaign at its celebration of rural businesses held at Westminster.

He attended a reception at the House of Commons, organised by the CLA, where he spoke to members who included Sir Sebastian Anstruther, of the Barlavington Estate near Midhurst.

THe CLA and MPs have pressed the government's digital secretary, Matthew Hancock, for action to speed up and improve the rollout of 4G coverage in the countryside.

Mr Herbert, pictured above right with Sir Sebastian, said: "Today's rural businesses need fast mobile broadband.

"We need to speed up the rollout and deliver the widest possible coverage."

CUPCAKES equalled cash for charity-minded students at Felpham Community College, pictured above.

THe sixth form charity committee organised the baking session in aid of a national day for the Alzheimer's Society.

Year 7 and 12 students sold cupcakes made by staff, parents and students and raised more than £180.

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THe CLA represented 30,000 landowners, farmers and businesses and is supporting them in securing a better digital service which is vital for their daily operations.

Mr Herbert has long been a champion of rural digital connectivity and has hosted a 'digital access summit' to improve the spread of superfast broadband and close the digital divide with urban areas.

Sir Sebastian, chairman of the CLA's Sussex branch committee, said: "I am delighted to support the CLA's #4GforAll campaign, as it's a vitally important message.

"Having fast, reliable 4G isn't a luxury. It's an essential daily tool for rural businesses and landowners.

"THere is still a long way to go before rural areas enjoy the same coverage as some urban areas, which is why the CLA's campaign is so important.

"It's encouraging to receive the enthusiastic support of Nick Herbert."

Balcombe, head of the committee, said: "Our committee arranges lots of events and activities at Felpham throughout the year in support of local, national and international charities.

"It is good to get the younger students involved and excited about raising money for lots of worthwhile causes. Some of the cakes made have been fabulous and we have raised over £180 which is great."

VOLUNTEERS with a Bognor Regis-based charity have been formally thanked for their contributions.

Helpers at 4Sight Vision Support received personalised certificates which reflected the time they had been involved with its services for blind and partially sighted people around West Sussex.

Some had achieved platinum status as a result of volunteering their time for more than 30 years.

THe awards for this year went to: Culture Vultures for the Volunteer Group Award, Phil Adams (Fundraiser of the Year), Dorothy Lazenby (Inspirational Volunteer Role Model) and Maureen Jenkins (Individual Outstanding Volunteer).

Maureen said: "Losing one's sight is terrifying and learning new skills to cope with everyday tasks is daunting.

"Helping 4Sight Vision Support members is rewarding and organising fundraising events to help provide essential services is also enjoyable.

"It's just good to help. THousands of people in our area are visually impaired and I believe that we should all do our bit to help those less fortunate than ourselves."

THe volunteers were joined by their friends, VIP guests and staff for the ceremony at the Shoreham Centre, one of 4Sight Vision Support's support centres.

4Sight Vision Support volunteer co-ordinator Karen Mclachlan said: "It was wonderful we were able to award and recognise the vital and valuable work our team of over 300 volunteers do.

"THis was an opportunity to pay tribute to our volunteers who go above and beyond and exemplify the true potential of volunteering and acknowledge the difference they make to 4Sight Vision Support and, more importantly, the difference they are making to the lives of our members."

4Sight Vision Support would also like to thank Sight Support Worthing, West Sussex County Council, Voluntary Action Arun and Chichester and Adur Talking News for attending the event and supporting the charity and its volunteers.

Lucie Maldoom, of Voluntary Action Arun and Chichester, said: "It was a real pleasure to be involved with the awards panel and so nice to be part of celebrating the volunteers."

Pictured below, left to right, are: Jane Aston (on behalf of Dorothy Lazenby), Maureen Jenkins, Ellen Davis of Culture Vultures and Margaret Russell (on behalf of Philip Adams).

MORE than 100 bonsai trees will be on show in Chichester and District Bonsai Society's latest annual exhibition.

THe range of examples of the trees will make the event one of the largest displays of bonsai in the south of England.

THe exhibition will take open from 10am-5pm on July 7 and from 10am-3.30pm on July 8 at Manor Nursery in Pagham Road at Runcton. Admission will be free.

Frank Weaver, of Chichester Bonsai, said the exhibition would be the eighth to take place.

"We are sure that well in excess of 100 quality trees will be on display as eight bonsai clubs will be showing and the event is also open to members of the public.

"THe aim of the exhibition remains, as always, to increase awareness in the growing and caring for bonsai by like-minded people and to increase club memberships.

"All our welcome, from raw beginners through to experienced bonsai carers.

"We also invite the general public along to bring any trees to show or trees that they would like advice on."

Both days of the exhibition will feature a talk by Paul Eslinger on accent plants.

Accent plants, or companion planting, can be a (flowering) plant, bamboo, grass, ferns or a moss variety. THe choice depends on the season, style of bonsai tree and other factors.

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By Sylvia Endacott

Town hall is about to enter its 90th year of use A total of 91 companies were asked to tender to build the civic headquarters TODAY we have an imposing town hall at the junction of Clarence Road and Belmont Street, but this is not the first premises used by the people engaged to look after the running of our town.

THe first premises was at No 31 High Street, now occupied by Reynolds Funeral Service.

Lillywhites, a local company, constructed this original building.

THe Town Commissioners were established in 1822 and the first Clerk to the Commissioners was Richard Daly. He occupied offices at No 31 High Street, sharing these premises with a local tailor.

During this period, plans for the town included a market in THe Steyne and there is also mention of levying the sum of 1s (5p. duty on each ton of coal that arrived in the town, by way of the sea.

THis income was then used towards the cost of making the new road system around the rapidly expanding town.

In 1837, Mr William K. Wonham was responsible for many new constructions in the developing town, one of which was to be named THe Assembly Rooms and situated in the new Sudley Road.

For a number of years, the town council used this. THe building still exists and today is occupied by a number of groups including members of the Bognor Club.

THe Jubilee School was constructed in the High Street during 1817 - this is the site occupied by Morrison’s car park.

THis school, built to educate poor girls, remained until the 1880s when it closed because of the decline in the requirement for this type of education.

Discussions were being held regarding its demolition and replacement by a town hall. However, it was eventually decided the building should remain and Mr Stringfellow, the council's surveyor, converted the school at a cost of £500 into a new town hall ready for use from 1882.

THus, the town council operated from this

site until the 1920s when new plans came into fruition for another venue. Ultimately, in 1927, when the local population was about 17,000, it was closed and demolished and within seven years the Southdown Bus Company built its new bus station on the site.

In 1929, the fortunes of the town seemed to be changing. It was at a time when the town received the royal accolade of Regis and it was the year when the town council was destined

Complaints were made that the town hall was in a back street location

f The first floor remains the same as its original year of 1929 f The First World War Silent Soldiers on the town hall

f The town hall photographed soon after its completion

to have a new town hall.

THe brief for the work and competition rules were sent out to 91 companies. Bognorians were not totally happy with the plans and, when they were made aware of the location of this new building, it was felt that its construction in a ‘back street of the town,’ the report continued, would be something that the ‘town will regret as long as it exists'.

THe winner of the competition was Mr C. Vowles-Voysey FRIBA, the architect, who was also responsible for numerous buildings including the Guildhall at Cambridge, and Watford and Bromley town halls. He appeared to work for numerous councils, where his styles were appreciated.

Finally, on May 22, 1929, two foundation stones were laid for the new town hall in Clarence Road, just a week after King George V recuperated in the area. One recognised William Grice, who had been a member of the council for 36 years. THe Rev Canon A.J. Sacre, JP, chairman of the council, laid the other stone with Joseph Jubb.

Mrs E. Sacre performed the official opening ceremony on October 11, 1930. It was thought that this new structure, in the fashionable neo-Georgian style, ‘seemed to be worthy of civic headquarters'. Other comments included that it was ‘of architectural merit – neat but not gaudy'.

THe builder of the town hall was H.W. Seymour, a local company. THere were numerous stones laid at the front of the building to recognise the architect and the involvement of other townspeople.

Similar to most towns and cities around the country, the town hall was catapulted

into new uses for the duration of the Second World War. Not least was its use as a surface air raid shelter, which saw the front entrance bricked up and it had a sign advising that it had a capacity for 22 people.

During the war, in 1943, there was much concern as to whether the tower could be used by the Germans to pinpoint the town.

Discussions were therefore held to ascertain the cost of camouflaging the top. After much discussion, it was decided that the £25 required was too expensive.

Since it was constructed, shown in the 1931 picture shown here, there have been a number of additions, importantly the town war memorial. THis area is now used annually for the national November 11 commemorations.

To mark the millennium, the town council decided that after so many years there should be a timepiece on the town hall and that this would be a fitting way to celebrate the millennium and it was installed on the domed turret. Another clock face was added later thanks to the generosity of the late councillor, Ken Scutt.

Today, there are two silent soldiers on the front of the town hall to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War. Internally, we can still see the style that was installed

by Charles Cowles-Voysey, overseen by the picture of Sir Richard Hotham, Over the years, the building has seen many changes of use. THere have occasionally been discussions regarding the complete change of use for the town hall and even its demolition.

But it cannot be denied that it is an impressive building, albeit seen as being in a ‘back street’ when constructed.

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Midsummer 5 hailed a 'cracker' as PostSport hundreds complete Goodwood lap HUNDREDS of runners took on a track with a difference in the 31st running of the Midsummer 5.

THe five-mile road race, which is organised

by Chichester Runners and AC Club, starts and ends at Lavant Memorial Hall while taking in a lap of the famous Goodwood motor circuit.

More than 300 adults and juniors took part in the event, which organisers hailed as a 'cracker' as the warm summer weather helped ensure a record number of finishers.

THe race was started by Jen Evans-Brewer, of the Goodwood Health Club, who, along with the Run Company, were the event sponsors.

After setting off from the village green, a group of six runners were slowly making their mark felt. THe leading group included James Turner (Brighton & Hove AC), James Baker, Mike Houston and William Boutwood (all Chichester Runners & AC), Simon Gill (Tone Zone) and Julian Manning (Denmead Striders).

At the midway mark, Turner put his foot on the gas and came home in first place in a time of 25 minutes 48.

Baker, a previous winner of this event,

was some 32 seconds behind with Houston (third), Boutwood (fourth) and Gill (fifth).

Vet 40 runners featured well in the top ten positions with Baker first in that category.

THe winner of the Vet 50 was Jim Garland, also from the home club, in a time of 30:49 with Phil Guest of Portsmouth Joggers first in the over 60s category.

THe women’s event was dominated by Chichester Runners with Alice Cox-Rusbridge (32:38), Jane Harrop (32:48) and Imogen Mathews (33:00) taking the podium spots.

Tone Zone's Jessica THompson was a further minute and a half behind in fourth.

In the Veteran Categories, the winners were Charlotte Laing, Cathy Ulliott and Jenny Hughes. As with the men’s event, the home club had the leading team of women runners.

All the above awards were made at the traditional prize giving event by David Worcester, president of the Chichester Runners, at the Memorial Hall.

Not only did he congratulate all the winners but all the athletes and volunteers who had contributed to an extremely successful evening. A provisional date for next year's race is Wednesday, June 19.

DARTS: Neil Conn starred in a losing effort as THe Lambs lost heavily to BRSA Ravens in the catch up round of the Bognor Summer Darts League.

THree fixtures were played in the traditional week which marks the halfway mark of the season.

In Division One, Friary Z have a healthy lead at the top as their consistent scoring takes its toil.

With 73 leg points they have more than a ten point gap to their nearest challengers Lords Legends (61) and THe Legends in third on 52.

At the other end of the table, things are tight with just three points separating Friary D, Claremont and Newtown Amity at the bottom.

f Some of the runners in the Midsummer 5

In Division Two, things are a lot closer as four sides fight it out for top spot.

BRSA Ravens are sitting top of three on 53 points, but they are under pressure as the high-scoring Aldwick Legion are just three behind in second.

Chi Snooker Club (46), who have the league's best player so far in Keith Robinson, and Royal Oak (44) still remain in touch and could mount a charge in the second part of the season if they can put a winning run together.

In Division Three, the leaders at the midway mark are QE2 Devils who have won 72 of their 103 legs so far.

THey have a comfortable, but not remarkable, lead over Newtown Clubbers in second spot six points behind.

Closer still is the race for the most man of the matches as Simon Edwards (Richmond 'B'), Graham Crawley (QE2 Lions), Joe Osman (QE2 Devils) and Graeme Dutton (Newtown Clubbers) all having three awards so far.

Here are the results of the catch up week in full:

f Setting a fast pace in the race

Life is a beach for Felpham 5 runners

f Tone Zone runner Jo Penfold during the Felpham 5

SCORES of runners turned the tide on nature in the annual Felpham Five.

THe 5.3-mile race saw nearly 140 people take part in a run along the sand out to Elmer before heading back to finish at Felpham Yacht Club.

Over the years, the event has a reputation for being a fun and fast event as runners take in some spectacular scenery along the way.

THis year proved to be no different with some good times and some big smiles taken away from the event organised by Southern Multisport.

First person home was Callum Aldous of Chichester Westgate Triathlon Club, who completed the course in 36 minutes 16.

He was closely followed by Byron Kearns (unattached) and Gavin Bowden (Team Titans) in 36:34 and 36:41 respectively.

THe first female to cross the line was Juliet Stallard (Bognor Tone Zone Runners), whose time of 40:39 was good enough for eighth overall.

She was also the first one of a healthy contingent of Tone Zone runners to complete the race. Next home for the club was Stan Mack (21st overall) who, despite competing in the Southdowns Half Marathon the day before, carried on with his flying form to cross the line in a steady time of 43.45.

David Rowe was then close behind with a time of 44:14 to take 22nd place.

Other stand out performers for the Tone Zone were Carl Bryant and Josie Faggetter, who both finished in tandem under the 46 minute mark.

Jim Simmonds and his four-legged pal Oscar finished the race in 44 minutes and were the third dog to finish. Carolyn Stapley finished under the 48 minute mark. Despite the head wind on the return, Stapley ran faster in the second half of the race.

And a special mention must go to Jo Penfold who, on her first race for the club, ran with her dad on Father’s Day. THe pair just beat the 1:10 mark to finish in 1:09.

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DIVISION TWO - BRSA Ravens 13 THe Lambs 4. MAN OF THE MATCH - Neil Conn (THe Lambs) 20 & 25 darts [19.71 av] DIVISION THREE - BRSA 'B' 4 Newtown Clubbers 12; Richmond Rebels 3 QE2 Devils 13. MAN OF THE MATCH - Karen Wilson (Richmond Rebels) 20 & 30 darts [19.47 av]; Jill Mitchell (Newtown Clubbers) 33 & 33 darts [15.18 av]. HIGH OUT SHOTS - Karen Wilson (Richmond Rebels) 96; George Hibbert (QE2 Devils) 66; Jill Mitchell (Newtown Clubbers) 61.

BOWLS: Bognor A have surged up to second spot in Division One of the West Sussex Bowls League after chalking up a win and six points against Norfolk A. In what was a tight game, the men's team had just enough to edge the match by a single combined point after some good scoring from their victorious fours.

THe results were: K Hellyer, P Lichfield, N Hatfield, J Whitfield won 21-13; B Daley, G Kendall, K Taylor, J Blacow lost 16-20; M Conolly, D Parker, G Stevens, A Richardson lost 13-24; N Waddock, S Soames, D Ford, L Hall won 24-16.

Next up for Bognor A is the return fixture against the Littlehampton-based Norfolk on Monday (2pm).

Before that, Chichester A have the chance to leapfrog over the Waterloo Square side when they welcome bottom side Worthing to Priory Park tomorrow (2pm).

In Division Two, third-placed Witterings face a double header welcoming East Preston A on Sunday before a home clash with Goring Manor on Tuesday (both 2pm).On Wednesday, fellow Division Two side Bognor B have the chance to put some space between them and bottom as they host Crablands.

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f Lucy Morris at bat for the Falcons

Falcons hunt down OAPs CHICHESTER Falcons Softball Club ground out another win last week at Oaklands Park, taking their fourth scalp of the season from a higher division, against OAPs from Southampton.

Batting first, the OAPs delivered a wake-up call for the Falcons by knocking in seven runs, hitting the gaps consistently despite the best efforts of the Chichester defence.

However, the Falcons jumped straight back into it with four runs in response, including back-to-back home runs from James Mortimore and Ally Warr.

THrough the next few innings the OAPs stayed ahead, but began to swing away rather than stick to base hitting, allowing pitcher Jason Mercer to turn the screw and coax them into dishing up easy catches for David Morris in centre field.

Nibbling away and edging closer, Chichester added more and more runs as the OAPs watched the game start to slip through their fingers.

David Piesse held strong at third base while Bronte Harvey bossed in the infield, turning the first double play of the

game by gunning a pinpoint throw to Lucy Morris on first.

Not to be outdone, shortstop Ben Sawkins soon turned a double of his own, gathering up a ground ball, stepping across second base for the first out and lasering the ball to first for another.

By now Mercer was in complete control on the mound.

THe pitcher showed his class tying up the OAPs' designated hitter so badly he was called out for stepping out of the batter’s box on two occasions.

THe flyballs continued to rain down into the Falcons outfield.

However, still five runs behind in the last inning, Keaton Irvine smashed a single into left, Piesse earned a walk and Hettie McNeil brought both of them in with a well-placed single.

Panic ensued in the OAPs' infield as the next two batters scored, thanks to a second Warr home run to tie the game with just one out.

THe Falcons kept working hard with both Morrises and Sawkins loading the bases.

THen up stepped Bronte Harvey who slapped in the winning run to end the game 17-16 to Chichester.

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MIDDLETON CC will look to put breathing space between them and the relegation zone when they head to second to bottom Ifield tomorrow (12pm).

Sean Heather's side have been much improved in recent weeks and know that a win could lift them clear of the bottom two of the Sussex Premier Division.

With Ifield not winning in their past five, third-bottom Middleton have the perfect chance to secure points to ensure they are looking forward rather than behind them for the rest of the season.

On a personal note, Heather will want to keep up his good form. He top-scored with a half century during last weekend's narrow five wicket loss against Horsham.

After batting first, Middleton made slow progress and reached 198 for eight off 57.5 overs despite the visiting side featuring an attack including Sussex CCC players Goerge Garton and Will Beer. Heather opened and top-scored with 56 with good support from Mahesh Rawat (40) and Jack Dawling (33).

In reply, Middleton's bowlers chipped away but an unbeaten 65 from Nick Oxley guided Horsham home as time ticked down.

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CHICHESTER Priory Park will look to make it back-to-back wins as they look to remain in contention at the top of Sussex Division Two. Matthew Geffen's side have made an encouraging start to life in the league after promotion last term.

Last weekend's nail-biting nine run victory over Billingshurst at Goodwood has lifted Chi to fifth and within touching distance of the top two places.

A further win tomorrow in Ditchling at struggling St James Montefiore (12.30pm) and early season worries about a quick return to

the third tier will be put to one side.

THe narrow win against a promotionchasing Billingshurst side was sealed after an excellent bowling performance.

Chi were put into bat and reached 164 all out in just over 50 overs in no small part because of an excellent counter-attacking half-century from Charlie Futcher. Coming in at number seven, he hit 56 from just 48 balls to drag Chi up to a defendable total.

After the interval, Priory Park wasted no time in tearing into the visitors' line-up as Daniel Joseph (4-50) and Joe De La Fuente (4-

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42) starred with the ball.

Chi were made to sweat a little when Billingshurst's lower order closed in on the total. But they took the crucial last wicket just in time to seal a nine-run win.

Fellow Division Two side Bognor Regis are looking for their first win in five when they head to second-bottom Bexhill tomorrow (12.30pm).

With Mikey Harris back as skipper, the club have drawn their past two matches, including a tight one against Lindfield last time out.

Harris anchored the innings to top-score as Bognor elected to bat, reaching 61 in a tally of 181 all out.

But the visitors frustrated the Regis bowlers, reaching 160 for eight as time ticked down.

Marquino Mindley (3-44) and Scott Bingham (3-48) were the best performers with the ball.

In Division THree West, Pagham are hunting for their fourth win in a row as they host Stirlands tomorrow.

THe Nyetimber Lane side are excelling in all formats at the moment and showed their mettle with a convincing 61 run win over Steyning last weekend.

Jack Stannard led the way scoring 65 as he opened the Pagham innings, ably support by Ryan Barratt (54) as they reached 229 for nine in 53 overs.

It was then left to Rico Webb to do the damage with the ball as he took six for 87 as Steyning were dismissed for 168.

Pagham prepared for promotion push PAGHAM'S promotion push for next season has seen the club go back to the future as the Lions snapped up two familiar faces.

After a strong finish to the SCFL Premier season which saw them finish third, the Nyetimber Lane side are looking to act quickly in their preparations for the new season.

Joint managers Richie Hellen and Tom Simmonds have wasted no time in building the squad.

In the past week, Pagham have confirmed the return of striker Scott Murfin to the Lane, after a brief stint with Chichester City.

Also re-signing is Liam Humphreys, who spent last year at Horsham YMCA and Littlehampton Town, and Harry Williams, who was impressive in Chichester City's

record-breaking run to the last 16 of the FA Vase. With the addition of serial league winner Mitchell Hand, the prolific George Gaskin and former East Preston forward Hayden Hunter, the squad is shaping up nicely for the year ahead.

Pagham held their first pre-season training session this week and get their preparations underway away at Wessex Premier side Bournemouth FC next Saturday (July 7).

THat will be followed by a trip to SCFL Division One team Steyning Town on July 14 before a home match against Wessex Premier's Fareham Town on Tuesday, July 17.

THe headline friendly comes on July 31 when Isthmian Premier outfit Whitehawk visit Nyetimber Lane.

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f Ollie Pearce has left Bognor after seven seasons to join Bostik Premier rivals Worthing | Pics: T McMillan

Pearce and Charman depart as Rocks rebuilding rolls on BOGNOR boss Jack Pearce vows that signings are not too far away as the club waved goodbye to two stalwarts this week.

THe rebuilding work for the Rocks rolls on at great pace as the club prepare for life back at step three of the non-league pyramid.

With one month to go until the start of the Bostik Premier season, Bognor have the core of a squad signed on for the coming campaign.

THe hunt for further additions continues as Jack Pearce and first team coach Robbie Blake continue to scour the region for additions to the first team squad.

Central to their ambitions is a couple of forwards who can provide competition to Jimmy Muitt and ensure there is no repeat of the Rocks' struggle in front of goal last season.

But two players who will not be in the white and green at Nyewood Lane next year are popular striker Ollie Pearce and experienced defender Gary Charman.

Pearce said: "Our challenge, of course, is to sign players who want to play for Bognor Regis Town, and there is a confident mood in our camp that we can do that.

"Negotiations with incoming players are ongoing, but can be very delicate. It's a process that sometimes takes longer than we'd like, but that is the nature of negotiating."

THe Rocks are now back in pre-season training and have a couple of sessions of high-

intensity fitness work before playing their first pre-season friendly on July 17 at home to Brighton & Hove Albion under 23s.

Fans, though, will not be able to see either Ollie Pearce or Gary Charman in those fixtures after they signed terms elsewhere.

Both have left to join Bostik Premier League rivals with Pearce joining former Rocks James Crane, Darren Budd and Alex Parsons at Worthing's Woodside Road.

Charman, pictured left, who is affectionately known as Zorro after playing some games in a mask after fracturing part of his face, meanwhile, will be at Burgess Hill Town.

Rocks chief Pearce praised both for their commitment to the club over the years.

He was particularly full of praise for his namesake Ollie, who became a firm favourite after coming through the youth ranks.

Jack said: "Ollie wanted to leave last season and take on what he described as a new challenge. But I convinced him to stay and he did so. THis time around he has made his mind up to leave after seven years with us, and we can only respect his wishes. “Ollie made his debut for us at 17, and played something like 270 appearances, scoring more than 80 goals. We wish Ollie all the best as he pursues his new challenge."

THe Rocks will receive some compensation for Pearce's departure as he is aged under 24.

THis will be reinvested in the club.

Rocks new sponsors revealed THE Rocks will have a new main sponsor to back them in the forthcoming Bostik Premier League campaign.

Following the annual draw, Bognor will have Woods Travel on their home shirts, while Sussex Cruise Club will be on away tops.

Manager Jack Pearce said: "We're absolutely delighted to have Woods Travel as our shirt sponsors for the forthcoming season.

"It's great to have the association with such a prominent and well-established company which has its roots very firmly in the town.

"We know Woods' clients travel well. Let's hope we can do the same when we go away from home next season too.

"We are also indebted to THe Fox at Patching, who actually won the shirt sponsorship in our annual draw.

"But the pub is a bit out of our area and they were happy to strike a deal with Woods Travel.

It will be an honour to bear their name."

Elsewhere, the club are offering 10 per cent off all pitchside advertising hoardings ordered before August 1.

Anyone with orders or questions about the offer should contact the club's commercial manager, David Robinson, on 07876 497929 or davidrobinson61@hotmail.co.uk

AFTER seven years at Nyewood Lane, Ollie Pearce said goodbye to the club this week, leaving Bognor Regis to join Bostik Premier rivals Worthing. In an exclusive interview, the popular frontman spoke to the Post to explain why he's taken the decision.

After seven happy years at the Nye Camp, why are you moving on?

It wasn’t an easy decision to make at all but I need a fresh challenge. I was thinking about it 12 months ago when we got promoted. But after speaking to Jack and others I decided that was not the right time to do it. I wanted to have a go in the National South. But, if we'd not gone up, I think I would have left then.

I made my mind up at the back end of this season that I needed to leave. When you have been somewhere six or seven years you start to go stale as a footballer and I needed a change. It was becoming too comfortable and after the disappointment of relegation last year I needed a new challenge.

Why move to Worthing?

Being a non-league footballer it's not like you have lots of choice; it's not like I can move to the other end of the country for a club.

I know moving to a rival may be difficult for some fans but for me it was the right thing.

THey are a club that are on the up with a good chairman, a good manager and good players and in the next few years they want to be looking at the National League, which is where I want to be.

Last year was frustrating for you and the club. Did that have a part to play in your decision?

I'd be lying if it did not have a part to play as it was not an

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easy season for anyone. For me personally I was out injured for a while which was frustrating.

With Bognor perhaps looking to steady the ship this year it made me think about what I need at this time of my career. I need to think about pushing on, although that doesn't mean I have not loved the club and being part of it.

What are your favourite memories playing at Bognor?

THe header I scored on my debut at East THurrock will live with me for a long time.

But there are so many memories, such as the FA Trophy run, playing away at Grimsby in the semi-final of that competition and then getting promoted two seasons ago. It's been really special being part of teams that have been successful. I really couldn't have asked for more as a young player.

What's your favourite goal?

It has to be the one against Dulwich which sealed promotion. It wasn't the prettiest but it got us the win and into the National South.

It's importance makes it more special than any 30 yarder.

Will it feel strange to play against the Rocks?

It will be weird and different as I've been used to putting on a Bognor shirt for the past five years. Coming to Nyewood as an opponent is never easy but I have a new team to play for and hopefully I'll get a good reception.

What do you say to the fans?

I admit it is probably not easy for them to take but I would like to thank them, especially the younger ones, who've always supported me. THere's a real togetherness at the club with fans and players which has made it a really special place to play.

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