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Poverty prompts suicide fear EXTREME poverty is causing Bognor Regis residents to consider suicide. A leading member of one of the town’s foremost fundraising charities said the individuals’ dire situation was forcing them to think about taking the desperate step. Richard Johns is the chairman of the fundraising committee of Bognor Regis Lions Club. He said he had received two big appeals
for help from its Wenceslas Appeal, which is aimed at helping people get out of fuel poverty. “I don’t have the funds to pay these appeals. I was hoping we would get through to November or December without having to use the appeal,” he said. “But, now, we have got these two appeals for £550 in total. We would be very grateful to receive any donations to
help to pay them. “It is surprising how much fuel poverty there is in a prosperous area like this. Most of it is hidden beneath the surface. “It can make people not want to go on. There is no hope of getting out of the situation and they can feel what’s the point?” The Lions set up the Wenceslas Appeal two years ago. Mr Johns said: “It enables pensioners
who receive their winter fuel allowance from the government and don’t need it but have no means of giving it back to donate it to us so we can help families who can’t afford to pay their fuel bills. “We never see the recipients. They come to us through a respected third party who we trust to vet them. We just need to know they are deserving. "Once people get into debt, the See page three
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Gala will light the town's way ahead LIGHTS will make Bognor Regis brighter this weekend. The town's illuminations gala reaches its 40th anniversary on Sunday just before a new section of lights is due to be switched on. Ten new displays will be installed on seafront lighting columns between the Royal Norfolk Hotel and Park Road. They will replace the existing nautical features that are no longer working correctly and beyond economic repair. The new LED features will be low wattage and cheaper to run and more reliable than the current non-neon features. Jason Passingham is the chairman of the all-volunteer group, Bognor Regis Seafront Lights, the team behind the illuminations. He said: "We had hoped to replace this section next season but it was looking quite bad. So, we decided to bring the scheme forward. It's great to be turning these on the week after the 40th gala and it will mean that we will have done two new sections this year." Started in 1978 by the former Bognor Regis Illuminations Fund to help pay for Christmas and town centre seasonal decorations, the event was taken over on the demise of the fund by Round Table to help to raise money for local good causes. When the Round Table folded, the event passed to the fledging seafront lights team to bring the event full circle with all the proceeds going to brighten up the town once again. Lights' secretary Greg Burt became involved with the gala in 1987.
"In those days, West Park was filled all weekend with activities and I manned the Welly Wangling Contest. "Although that is no longer held, one thing that hasn't changed is the magic of the procession - the floats, the noise, the lights, crowds and lots of happy faces." The number of floats has declined over the years. There has been a rise in the number of walking entries, trailers, bicycles and even motorised wheelchairs to mean this year's gala is set to be as good as last year's. The flotilla, including the lights' mascot, Billy the Bulb, is due to leave West Park at 8.30pm on Sunday and is sure to attract one of the town's biggest crowds of its events calendar. Tomorrow is the deadline for entries of floats, prams, bicycles or walking groups and the last chance to be in with a chance to win one of the many trophies and cash prizes, which total £275. Phone 07739 506275 for details. In a new appeal, residents and businesses which line the route have been asked to enter in the spirit of the occasion by putting some lights on the front of their premises. The procession will leave West Park at 8.30pm and travel along the seafront, Aldwick Road, West Street and Lennox Street before it re-joins the seafront. Prize-giving will take place opposite the pier at 10.15pm straight after the fireworks at 10pm from the pier. A funfair on The Esplanade will see it closed to traffic from today to Monday.
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FLATS intended to be created from a Bognor Regis dental surgery have been rejected for being too small. Kamil Krakowski applied for a change of use of Bradlaw House in Sudley Road from the health use and a nightclub, plus two flats, to eight flats. But Arun District Council's group director of place, Karl Roberts, said five of the intended flats would be below the council's minimum size. "Whilst regard must be had to the age and layout of the building which can make it difficult to meet all standards, the fact that five of the eight flats do not meet the minimum
standards suggests that the current proposal could be regarded as an over-development of the site. "It should also be noted that units one and two are basement units only with very limited outlook," he says in his report. The proposed flats would range in size from 41 to 72sq m. Mr Roberts also stated the proposal would cause significant harm to the appearance and character of the area and a building designated as a local building of character. This was because of the 'unsympathetic addition' of a mansard roof to the building.
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Poverty worries WET NOSES and waggy tails filled Queens Field in West Meads on Sunday as hundreds of people helped celebrate a veterinary silver jubilee. AlphaPet Veterinary Clinics were celebrating 25 years of care to pets and wildlife during their annual charity animal fun day and dog show. There was plenty to do for all the family including a tombola, charity stalls, hog roast and a homemade cake stall. Pets corner included a giant tortoise, snakes, guinea pigs and even a Goliath tarantula which is the biggest in the world based on weight. Dog activities kept the pooches occupied with fun games to play including; fastest recall, temptation alley, gundog scurry, doggy lucky dip and up and over. For those four-legged friends who
just wanted to watch, demonstrations included agility, flyball and obedience. Drawing in plenty of crowds was the dog show with classes consisting of best puppy (under a year), best veteran (over seven years), prettiest bitch, handsomest dog, most appealing scruff, most appealing eyes, waggiest tail, best rescue and best in show. Alphapet Veterinary Clinics has three surgeries in Bognor Regis, Kingley Vale and Birdham and has treated thousands of animals. The Bognor Regis branch operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This year, the event was raising money for Brent Lodge Wildlife Hospital in Sidlesham, a voluntary organisation treating and rehabilitating injured, sick and orphaned wildlife for over 40 years. An Alphapet spokesperson said: "This
was the most successful dog show we have had so far. There was a great sense of community and the support we received from everyone who attended was amazing. "AlphaPet staff work really hard to make sure the day runs smoothly. Particular thanks needs to go to one of our nurses Charlie who is the event organiser. We really hope everyone who came along really enjoyed the day." The total funds raised on the day amounted to just over £3,000. Donations to the charities can still be made at any of the three Alphapet Veterinary Clinics.
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From page one Problem is that they never get out of it because the charges are too high. “People in this situation are on the most expensive form of electricity, like key meters. They are in a hole they can’t get out of.” As part of the Lions’ help, the club provides financial advice to enable the recipients to budget for their household spending to stop them slipping into debt again. Some six appeals for help had been received for the appeal in 2016 and last year for a total of £700. They had come from families, single parents and single people. Poor quality accommodation also played a significant role in their difficult circumstances, said Mr Johns. “We know they are living in accommodation which is totally inadequate and they can’t afford to have the heating on, even last winter. “We have families in Bognor Regis living like that. There are parents with a child with asthma living in damp conditions. “It’s a just a crime but there are not enough government officers to go round checking on landlords. “There’s no doubt people are living in sub-standard housing in the Bognor Regis area,” he said. But he added he
realised many landlords did provide good quality accommodation. Mr Johns was speaking as Southern Coop’s Funeralcare in Rose Green staged a sponsored car wash for the appeal. Last Saturday’s event was part of a year-long initiative by the funeral home in Nyetimber Lane to back the Lions club. Lindsey Booker, the business’s funeral co-ordinator, said she hoped the car wash would bring in £100 towards the £1,000 target. “It’s gone well so far. We are on our eighth car in an hour. They have included a Kia Rio, a Honda Jazz, a Mercedes and a Toyota." The car wash was staged by four of the funeral home's staff members and some of their partners and three Lions club members. “We’ve raised £450 so far this year and we want to put on as many events as possible for the rest of the year. We are planning a quiz night in October," said Ms Booker. Donations to the Wenceslas Appeal should be sent to Mr Johns, 6 The Ridings, Bognor Regis, PO21 4HP. Cheques should be made payable to Bognor Regis Lions Club. Mr Johns can also be contacted on 01243 262240.
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` Plinth missing A SEARCH has begun to find a missing Barnham historical feature. Barnham Parish Council was disappointed to discover the top plinth from the memorial, pictured below, on the piece of land, known as The Triangle, at the start of Church Lane, had disappeared. The plinth was the 1501 pinnacle from the Chichester Cross on which a memorial plaque which commemorated the liberation of the Falklands Islands in 1982 had been fixed. Alison Crabb, the parish council's clerk, said the loss was noticed after improvements to the land, outside The Murrell Arms. "We have to presume it has been stolen, as if it had been knocked off, we would assume that it would have been left on the grass as it is an extremely heavy and fairly large piece of stone - not something that can be slipped in one's pocket," she said. The parish council was keen to find out the location of the plinth or encourage anyone who took it as a prank to return it. Mrs Crabb also asked any architectural salvage companies which had been offered it to phone her on 07565 052617 or email: clerk@barnhamparishcouncil.gov.uk
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Talks sought about building TOWN councillors have asked for a meeting with architecture experts about the future of Bognor Regis’ civic heart. The council members agreed to arrange the meeting in the next month. They will be talking to the Architectural Heritage Fund’s (AHF) south east officer, Tessa Hilder, about how the group can help the town council regarding the town hall. The Grade II listed building, which is 90 years old in 2019, has been owned by Arun District Council since it was formed in 1973. But it is seeking alternative uses for it as part of its ambitious multimillion pound regeneration scheme for the neighbouring Regis Centre. The town council rents its offices from Arun, and the use of the council chamber. Town councillors are exploring if they could take on the town hall. The heritage fund offers a project viability grant of up to £7,500 of match funding to look at potential uses for a building. Sarah Norman, the town council’s assistant clerk, said any grant application from the council would involve a lot of preparation work. “The primary purpose of the project viability grant is to enable the grant recipient to work out whether a proposed use for a building will be economically viable. The grant will be used for exploring different options for reuse or testing a single option,” she said. The final report would need to include details about the town hall, the social and economic area in which it is located and
up to three options about its potential uses. The decision means the previous move by town councillors to pay an architect £3,800 to look at the potential for the town hall’s top floor will be put on hold. Cllr Matt Stanley (LD, Marine) said the council should explore all the ways in which the town hall could be kept for community uses. “The town hall is an important building in an important location,” he said. Cllr Jim Brooks (I, Marine) said he would be dismayed if plans to turn the town hall into a hotel in the regeneration scheme went ahead. He claimed Arun had treated Bognor Regis badly when it took over the town hall from the former urban district council. “Bognor Regis has been asset stripped for years. Up to two-thirds of the money is from the cash cow of Bognor Regis which goes all over the area," he said. But Cllr Sandra Daniells (I, Pevensey) said the town council should stay calm about the town hall’s future. “Arun are going to struggle to do something with this building. It is already listed as an asset of community value, which gives six months to buy it if it is put up for sale. So, we should just leave this matter for now.” Town council clerk Glenna Frost said Arun might decide against selling the town hall. She said: “We should get the architect to draw up plans. They may not be viable. "But, if you have plans, you can see if it is something you want to take forward."
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Legion members take part in moving act of remembrance TWO MEMBERS of the Royal British Legion's Aldwick branch walked in the footsteps of servicemen in a unique act of remembrance. Nigel Ede and Terry Mullings were among the thousands of people who took part in the pilgrimage as part of the centenary commemorations for the end of the First World War. The event saw the pilgrims follow the route taken by soldiers in the war from the battlefields to Ypres. It was also repeated in the Legion's original pilgrimage in 1928. The GP90 event toured the battlefields and trenches of the Somme in France and Ypres in Belgium and ended at the Menin Gate Memorial for a ceremony.
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Mr Ede said: "I was proud and honoured to walk down the road in their footsteps. I was very honoured to be able to raise the standard for the Bognor Regis area." Mr Mullings carried a poppy wreath which he laid on behalf of the Aldwick branch and the surrounding residents. More than 2,200 Legion representatives and dignitaries took part in the occasion. Closer to home, the Aldwick branch of the Legion will be holding an open day from 11am-4pm tomorrow in aid of the Poppy Appeal. Plenty of fun and games will be on offer to provide enjoyment for all ages at the Hewarts Lane site.
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AN EXTRA camera has been installed to stop fly-tippers turning a Bognor Regis church into a dumping ground. The selfish individuals have been using the grounds of the town’s Methodist Church as an unofficial tip. Items of furniture have been among the objects left at the south-western end of the church’s site along Waterloo Square. A big blue tarpaulin had been dumped there this summer. Church members had paid £350 to have some of the bigger items taken away. Some had placed objects in their cars and taken them to the town’s waste site. The larger items are in addition to the bags of rubbish which have been placed there regularly by other people. Church member Dr Tony Poland said the CCTV camera, which cost several proud andhundred pounds, overlooked the area of road in theirthe church's land used for the dumping. oured to be He said: “What’s been happening the Bognoris disgraceful. The area could look an absolute mess. The camera should help ppy wreathto stop the problem. the Aldwick “We are also going to be putting in a residents. new gate to replace the one that was Legionvandalised two or three times before we taries tooktook it away. “That will also stop people going on to ck branch ofour land to leave rubbish." an open day Dr Poland said he would begin talks n aid of thewith the local councils about the type of gate which could be installed in keeping will be onwith the conservation area which covers or all ages atthe vicinity of Waterloo Square. The small patch of land at the southern
boundary of the church site is used by its church members for its black bag of refuse most weeks. But other people have been also using the area to leave rubbish which has been piled high some weeks. “The amount could be knee high some weeks,” said Dr Poland. “It’s sad because we are a focal point in the town centre. Everyone knows where we are.” The situation was being made worse by the early morning attention of seagulls. They attack the bags looking for food and leave the contents scattered around the pavement. The church members installed three CCTV cameras for the High Street frontage of the premises earlier this year after the church began to suffer from a spate of damages and trespassers. Bognor Regis Town Council gave a grant of £1,000, which met two-thirds of the cost. Security lights add an extra level of protection. “The council were very good to us,” said Dr Poland. “The cameras have made the church much more secure. We were getting a lot of petty vandalism.” He hoped the additional camera on the church’s other frontage would have the same effect, he added. The church’s congregation moved into the building in 1925 when their numbers outgrew their previous place of worship along the High Street. This property at the eastern end of the road became a fire station and is now occupied by a locksmith business.
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Kites will fly high MORE kite flyers than ever are expected to turn the sky above the latest Bognor Regis Kite Festival multi-coloured. The event is being staged for its fourth year and has a new home at King George V Playing Field in Summerley Lane in Felpham to enable extra kites to be flown. Added attractions have also been included in this year's programme to make the bank holiday weekend a special occasion for all ages. Jan Malpas, one of the organisers, said: "Not only do we offer wonderful displays of huge kites throughout the day and evening, but plenty of other attractions for everyone, including food outlets,
Town race deal signed A NEW milestone has been reached to secure the future of the biggest sporting event in Bognor Regis. The founders of the Bognor Prom 10k road race and the organisers of the past three years have agreed to continue to work together to ensure the popular occasion maintains its success. The deal between the Bognor Hotham Rotary Club and the Tone Zone Runners has been hailed as 'a unique co-operation agreement' by the Rotarians. Their press officer, Brian Clarke, said the club would manage the finances and the runners would stage the race - held each May since 1994. "These forward thinking changes will encourage fresh ideas and improve the event ensuring its continued success for the benefit of Bognor Regis and the many charities who have been represented over the years," he said. The race has previously been managed by the Rotary club since five of its members, who were keen runners, sat in the former Ship Inn in Aldwick and had the idea of staging a 10k race in Bognor Regis. The first run had about 400 entrants.
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The event has grown to become one of the area's premier sporting events and attracts nearly 2,000 runners from around the south east. Help has been given to the Rotarians by businesses over the years and the organisation of the race has changed from manual records into a much more accurate process using IT. Health and safety requirements have also grown and staging the race has become more complex and time-consuming. The Rotarians considered a new approach and began talks with the Tone Zone Runners, with over 200 members, based in Felpham. A three year agreement was signed for the Rotary club, as a registered charity, to look after the finances and carry on using them to benefit various good causes, and the runners to put on the race. This was phased in and ended with the latest race. "Now, at the end of this period with the 2018 race a great success, more entrants than ever, and both clubs satisfied with the arrangements, the final partnership agreement was signed last Tuesday," said Mr Clarke.
bar, stall, live music and children's entertainers." The festival is being held from 10.30am10pm tomorrow and Sunday and 10.30am to 5pm on bank holiday Monday. Its special features include a children's treasure hunt at 5.30pm tomorrow and an Abba tribute band at 7pm on Sunday. Other children's fun includes a kite workshop, sandpit and entertainers. Live music will also be provided by a range of bands on all three days. Monday will feature the Great Bognor Bake Off. This will start at 11am and the cooks will find out which of their culinary creations has won at 3pm.
SUN AND fun will mix as the Bognor Institute of Laughter presents its first comedy play. Bognor Sunshine Today is a hilarious recreation of a fictitious local TV news programme as its glamorous presenter, Amanda Forthright, struggles on when the evening bulletin goes badly wrong. The family friendly play receives its premiere next Wednesday at Dementia Support's Sage House in Tangmere. That will be followed by a show at the Age UK Laburnum Centre in Lyon Street in Bognor Regis the next day. A public performance will take place at the Regis Centre next Friday. Director Hilary Strong said: "This is our first big public event and we're delighted with the way the script has come to life. The play has been designed to promote happy memories of Bognor Regis as well as, hopefully, being very funny." The Bognor Institute of Laughter held a successful Spacehive crowdfunding campaign to be able to stage the production. Supported by the Making Theatre Gaining Skills Community Interest Company, two institute members - Richard Mahaffey and Lemuel Griffiths - developed and wrote Bognor Sunshine Today with help from industry professionals. The Bognor Institute of Laughter was launched last December to develop a comedy club in the town and encourage, nurture and showcase talent from within the community, especially those who have been out of work for a long time or have mental health issues, disabilities or learning difficulties.
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Special status bid for garden AN ATTEMPT has been made to protect the future of a Bognor Regis site by referring to its past. Cllr Matt Stanley has asked heritage experts at Historic England to consider giving listed building status to the town's Sunken Garden. The open space links West Street to the Hothamton car park off Queensway and dates back details. But Arun District Council plans to wipe it out for the southern end of its linear park regeneration scheme. Plans have been drawn up for the proposal but a formal planning application for any of the works has yet to be submitted. Cllr Stanley, who is a Liberal Democrat district and town councillor for Marine ward, said: "Since being elected six months ago, I have become more and more dismayed at the lack of respect Arun District Council has shown for our town's heritage. "Preservation and regeneration do not have to be at loggerheads and Arun need to understand that. We've lost so many precious landmarks already. We need to look after the ones we have left. "This is why I have taken the decision to apply to Historic England to have the Hothamton Sunken Gardens listed as an asset of historic importance." In the 19th century, the site consisted of large areas of agricultural land with pockets of residential development. The housing continued to grow and, in the early 1920s, a historic First World War aircraft hanger was erected at the northern end of the site and became The
Pavilion with a 3,500 seating capacity. The Pavilion was demolished in the 1950s after it was partially destroyed by a fire. The convalescent homes and houses to the west of the site were demolished to make way for the current sunken garden. "The Hothamton Sunken Gardens have links to many significant elements of local history, including The Pavilion Gardens, Merchant Taylor's Convalescent Home and Sir Richard Hotham," said Cllr Stanley. The Bognor Regis neighbourhood plan, agreed by the town council after a vote by residents, identifies the gardens as 'a key historic landscape area valued by the community and visually important in the conservation area'. It states development will not be permitted unless it preserves and enhances the existing use and community value. Cllr Stanley added: "It's unfortunate, but absolutely clear to me that - if as a community we have a wish to have any meaningful input into our town - it is something we will have to challenge for at every turn. I am more than happy to take on that challenge." Listing marks and celebrates a building or site's special architectural and historic interest. It also means it has to be given special consideration in the planning system so it can be protected for future generations. Historic England will consider Cllr Stanley's request. The final decision will be made by Jeremy Wright, the government's secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport.
CALLS to save two distinctive buildings in Bognor Regis have been made by town councillors. Labour's Cllr Jan Cosgrove and Cllr Matt Stanley, of the Liberal Democrats, have said 2-4 Waterloo Square should be preserved rather than demolished. As reported, developer B5 Ltd wants to knock down the distinctive structures because it says they are beyond economic restoration and should be replaced by a modern building of flats with shops and restaurants on the ground floor. But Cllr Cosgrove said professional advice he had received led him to believe the buildings could be salvaged. "The applicant relies on reports by their consultants claiming the property to be a danger and beyond reclaim/repair. "I am advised that these are riddled with caveats and that the claim should be treated with scepticism, and that demolition is not necessary. "The argument is that the property could
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` Planned housing OUTLINE plans for 33 homes in Yapton have been submitted to Arun District Council. Domusea Developments has asked the council to approve in principle the housing being built at Clays Farm in North End Road. The proposed houses consist of two, three and four bedrooms, with 23 for sale on the open market and ten social housing units. The 1.67 hectare site is used for the grazing of horses.
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New Captains are keen to help town NEWLY-APPOINTED Bognor Regis church leaders Captains Matt and Sarah Butler want to give a voice to the voiceless. The couple have taken over the town's Salvation Army centre and want to use their 14 years experience as officers in the religion to benefit those who may lack the ability to speak for themselves. Matt said: "We want this to be a place of hope which can give hope for others. "We can be the voice of someone who may not be able to voice their needs in a situation where they could be listened to. "Our centre shows we are not inward looking and a self-serving club. The way the building has been adapted shows that we want to connect with the community and be a place where the community wants to be." Sarah said: "When were in Wales, I worked with homeless people every day and I could tell the councils there things
from their point of view. "The reasons why people are homeless are the same everywhere and they have the same issues they are facing." The couple are both aged 42 and have two children, aged 11 and 13. Sarah was born into a Salvation Army family in Kent. Matt joined the church as an 18-year-old in Plymouth. Since they became commissioned officers, they have been in charge of two churches in Wales and spent eight years in Glasgow city centre. They can be sent by their superior officers anywhere in the UK where their abilities in working with communities can be used to the best effect. The Hub, where the Salvation Army is based in Bognor Regis, hosts a morning for homeless and vulnerable people, clubs for children and old people and a knit and natter group among others.
Popular day at duck pond DOZENS of visitors took the chance to look at an Aldwick beauty spot. The turnout at the duck pond's annual open day pleased the members of Aldwick Preservation Society who look after the popular water feature. Chairman Paul Bignell said: "This is to give people who would not normally see the duck pond the chance to do so. "It's all about seeing different people come along here and promoting the work that we do. A lot of people who live in the area don't know the duck pond is here." The pond is sited at the junction of Aldwick Road and Lower Bognor Road. The society has looked after it since 1977.
Two of its hardest-working members are Terry Reeve, who maintains the pond almost daily, and Phil Sargent - who is there four or five days a week. Terry said: "I enjoy being out and about doing things, just keeping the pond tidy and hoping people enjoy it. "It's good being here during the school holidays. Seeing the looks on the children's faces when they see the ducks makes the work worthwhile. "I like to keep the pond looking tidy, but still natural. I don't want to chop it down too much." The society is holding a fish and chip lunch at midday on October 13 at Willowhale Community Centre.
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Photo fans seek to snap up new members at Pagham's big event KEEN photographers used Pagham's biggest summer event to put people in the picture about their new club. The initial founders of Pagham Photographers signed up newcomers at their joint stand with the area's residents' association at Pagham on Parade. It was the photographers' first public event to publicise their new venture ahead of its opening meeting from 7.30pm9.30pm on September 25 in Pagham Village Hall. Pagham Photographers' chairman Barry Gee said: “What we are trying to do is to bring the photographers of Pagham together into a group. “I have been running classes about photography at the Laburnum Centre in Bognor Regis for 14 years and I moved to Pagham and realised it didn't have a photography club. “We've had quite a lot of interest. We've got 27 potential members, eight of them have signed up today. “Photography is more relevant today than it has been before. People always have their phones with them and, nowadays, some of these have very good cameras. “People take photos with them but they don't really know how to use them. My idea is to show them how to do it better. We want people to be in charge of their camera rather than their camera being in charge of them.” The joint stand was among some 20 at last Sunday's event for the thousands of visitors to browse around. The good causes on display included the Air Training Corps, RAF Association, Sussex Wildlife Trust,
Pagham Chestnuts Club, Bognor Regis Carnival Association, St John Ambulance and the RNLI. They were arranged around the display arena in the village hall's car park as well as the hall's main hall. This year's event was the 13th to be held by Pagham Parish Council. Its chairman, Cllr Ray Radmall, said: “We've got a remarkable number of vehicles on show, some good arena displays and a very impressive turnout. “A lot of people have taken the time and trouble to come along, and I hope they have enjoyed themselves. Most of the profits will go to help local good causes and I would hope we have raised thousands of pounds for them.” Cllr Radmall maintained the tradition since the first event in 2006 of placing a poppy wreath of remembrance after a moment of reflection led by Pagham's vicar, the Rev Mark Eminson, and a parade by about 20 military cadets. Army Cadet Ben Simons, 13, stood to attention alongside the Union Flag display where Cllr Radmall placed his wreath. He said: “It's really important to do this and I asked to stand by the flag. We should pay respect to the soldiers, sailors and airmen who have gone before us. “I've been a cadet since last April and it's good fun. You get to a lot of things to find out what it would be like to be in the Army. It's tough but enjoyable.” The arena hosted a series of displays before and after the remembrance service. They included a 20-strong side of Fishbourne Mill morris dancers. One of their musicians, concertina
player Kevin Haighley, said: “Something like morris dancing goes back to at least 1400. It was considered old fashioned in Shakespeare's time. “We always get a lot of interest. We know we look a bit silly and different but it's all good fun.” A change of tempo was represented by the Ballroom Blitz 70s glamour band, line dancers and steel band which also entertained the crowds. The neighbouring paddock was full with a display of at least 70 vehicles. A no smoking ban was in place because of the extremely dry ground conditions as a result of the recent heatwave. Among the cars on show was a 1971 Triumph Stag MkII, a 1933 Austin Seven two-seat tourer and a Standard 8 Saloon from 1955. Surveying all the proceedings was Charlie, the handmade bear and pillion passenger on Pagham man Robin Dobbs' 2008 Harley Davidson Fat Boy motorbike. He said: “I've had quite a bit of interest in my bike this afternoon. People always want to know what Harleys are like to ride and Charlie, who was made by my grand-daughter, also gets a lot of attention. “There's something special about Harleys. It's the noise and the feeling you get from riding one. This Fat Boy is just a fantastic machine.” The proceeds from Pagham on Parade will be presented to the chosen causes later this year.
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FORMER Felpham Community College student Brandon Smith has become one of the voices of esports. Brandon has formed a commentating partnership with Richard Buckley as he continues his quest to become the growing egaming world's equivalent of Sky Sports legend Martin Tyler. They have finished commentating at the grand finals of the FIFA eWorld Cup at the O2 Arena in London and Brandon followed that with a working visit to Greece. "I am commentating on the best players from all around the world in tournaments that are worth anywhere from $20,000 to $400,000. "This really isn't just video gaming. This is the future and shows you don't have to just go out and get a trade in a Monday to Friday job. But, instead, you can create your own career path," said Brandon. The eWorld Cup was broadcast on Sky Sports and achieved 29 million views worldwide. Brandon was told that was a 400 per cent rise on the 2017 tournament. In a further sign of the increasing seriousness with which the sport is being taken, the Premier League with its worldfamous clubs is rumoured to be setting up an eversion of its competition. Brandon, 21, grew up in Felpham. He left the college for a spell at a private school which he followed at South Downs College near Havant where he studied a footballrelated Btec course. He moved to Brighton and Hove Albion FC for a Btec in the futsal version of fivea-side football. He has followed this with a multi-media sports journalism course at university in Manchester where he begins his final year next month. He began to voluntarily comment on
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FIFA esports while he was a student. Richard was a fellow student and Brandon suggested they team up to relieve his stress of commenting for four hours at a time. The partnership clicked straight away. They won a commentating competition just as egames maker EA Sports joined with FIFA to take the yearly eWorld Cup into a different league. The previous prize money of $20,000 has rapidly grown since 2016 to $250,000. "We got into it at the right time," said Brandon. "We tried to do as much commentating as we could in the real world and it is paying off. "I'm travelling around the world, doing something I love. What could be better?" Brandon's role as a commentator is to describe the fast-paced action on the pitch as the gamers move their teams around at lightning speed. Richard, who comes from Barnsley, provides the background statistics to complement the passing, shooting and heading. Brandon said gaming with computer consoles had always been looked down on as a method of time wasting and of little educational value. But the increasing scope of the eWorld Cup showed that view was becoming dated. The 32 players at the O2 Arena were the survivors of a series of qualifying competitions which began with 20 million players around the world taking to their XBox One and Playstation 4 consoles to go from sitting on the couch to become a champion. "Esports are getting bigger and bigger and bigger and people ought to know about them," added Brandon. "It's crazy. I had no idea I would be doing this a year and a half ago."
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Izzy's grades add up to make her the best STUNNING GCSE results have set Felpham Community College's top pupil Izzy Saunders on course to become a doctor. Izzy, 16, achieved eight of the new grade 9 results to make her the college's top performing student in the first full year of the latest curriculum shake-up. The previous A*-G grades have been replaced in most subjects by grades 1-9, with 9 being the highest mark. Izzy made light of the changes by gaining grade 9s in history, maths, biology, chemistry, physics, PE, English language and English literature. She also achieved a grade 8 in Spanish and A* grades in psychology and further maths when the results were revealed yesterday. She said: "I'm really happy with my results. I was not expecting them. I found the exams quite difficult. "The courses were challenging because they were completely new for everyone, including the teachers. "That's quite a scary situation studying something which is so new that people have not done it before." Izzy will be returning to the college to enter its sixth form to study A-levels in biology, chemistry, maths and English literature as a further step towards her ambition of a career in medicine. Mark Anstiss, the college's headteacher, said: "I am pleased with the results overall. We have pretty much matched our best ever results, which
were last year. We need to consider the context in which that has been achieved. "We had the new 1-9 grades in English and maths last year and they are now applied in pretty much every subject. "These new GCSEs are far more challenging for the students. "They have created uncertainty for them and it's difficult to teach because we don't have past papers. There is no coursework as well. "There is much more pressure on the students and they have risen to the challenge and got some good results. "The key thing for us as well is that we are a comprehensive school and we want all our students to fulfil their potential, whatever that is." Finlay Pearson, 16, was top boy at the college with his GCSE results. They included a grade 9 in biology and grade 8s in chemistry, physics and maths. He said: "I am happy with the results. They were more than I expected and I was extremely nervous when I came in." He will also return to the college's sixth form to take A-levels in those four subjects. He is planning to take a degree in a subject like chemistry and maths. "I find those subjects really interesting," he said. The results for Dan Whitehouse, 16, included a grade 9 in maths and grade 8s in geography and English literature. "I'm pleased with those results," he said. "I'm surprised I did so well in English literature. It was not one of my
favourite subjects." The next stop for him is the college's sixth form and A-levels in maths, chemistry and physics. Abby Pacey, 16, gained a grade 9 in photography and grade 8s in English language, English literature, maths, further maths and psychology. "These results are really good. They are a lot better than I thought they were going to be," she said. "I put in the work and it was definitely worthwhile making the effort." She will also be studying A-levels in the college's sixth form. Maths, biology and chemistry are her chosen subjects with a possible career as a veterinary nurse or a mounted police officer afterwards. Overall, 72 per cent of the college's students were graded 4-9 in English and 69 per cent in maths, with a grade 4 equal to a previous C grade. Other students highlighted by the college included: Ellie Hendrick - grade 9s in English language, biology and RE, A* in business studies and four grade 8s; Emily Hughes - A* in psychology, five grade 8s and three grade 7s; Josh Stevenson - A* in business studies, grade 8s in maths and English literature and four grade 7s; and Ruby Stothard - grade 9s in English language and RE, A* in psychology and grade 8s in English literature, history and Spanish.
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Students continue success GCSE students at The Regis School in Bognor Regis have celebrated another year of strong performances. A total of 58 per cent achieved the government's new Basics 4+ criteria and 38 per cent achieved 5+ to show the numbers who achieved these grades in both English and maths under the new grading system. The results, announced yesterday, are in line with last year's best ever results at the school. Jo Lewis, the school's vice-principal overseeing Year 11, said: "I am delighted as always to see that the hard work of students and staff has been reflected in their GCSE achievements. "It is great to know that, as a result, students will be able to continue with their chosen next steps, typically by joining our sixth form." Mike Garlick, the principal at the school, said: "I congratulate our students on their well-deserved results today. I would also like to thank our staff who are so important in supporting their success." Faye Chapman, 16, was among the school's top performing students with a grade 9 in RE, grade 8s in history and maths and a grade B in further maths. She said: "I'm really pleased with achieving a 9 in RE and a B in further maths. To my teachers, I would like to say thank you for not giving up." Jessica Dober, 16, achieved a 9 in geography, grade 8s in English language, English literature, history, maths, biology, chemistry and physics and a grade 7 in German. She said: "I am exceptionally pleased, especially with German and geography. To the students next year - I would say plan ahead and start preparing early." Teri-Ann Driscoll, 16, gained grade 9s in art and photography, a grade 8 in history and a grade A in product design. "I'm overwhelmed," she said. "The best part
is knowing how much the hard work paid off. I'm most proud of history." Other top students at the school included: Amelia Nadskakolska - grade 9 in art, 8 in RE, 7 in English language, history and maths and A* in Polish; Isobel Howard - D* in PE, grade 8s in maths, biology and chemistry and grade 7s in German, history and physics. Rob Walters - grade 8s in English literature, geography, maths, biology and chemistry, D* in PE, and grade 7 in physics. Toby Turner - grade 9s in maths and physics and grade 8s in biology, chemistry and geography.
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` Academy's delight STUDENTS at Ormiston Six Villages Academy in Westergate have celebrated its improved GCSE results. More pupils achieved the government's new headline measure and many achieved top grades despite this being the first year of tougher exams. Overall, 62 per cent of students achieved a grade 4 or better in English and maths - this was four per cent better than last year. Students had particular success in English, with 77 per cent achieved at least a Grade 4. In maths, the figure was 68 per cent. Outgoing principal Umbar Sharif said: "The class of 2018 worked exceptionally hard and have met the challenge of these tougher, reformed GCSEs head on, achieving excellent results with an increase in the number of top grades and many phenomenal individual achievements." Among the outstanding individual success stories of students, pictured on the front page, were: Joseph Rickman - four top grade 9s, three grade 8s, one grade 7 and one A*; Miri Austin - three grade 9s; Abigail Homer - two grade 9s, two grade 8s and three grade 7s; Arthur Wright - two grade 9s, three grade eights and one grade 7; Charlie Illingworth - one grade 9, four grade eights and two grade 7s; Zoe Lawrence - one grade 9, three grade 8s and four grade 7s; Joseph Bryant - one grade 9, two grade 8s and four grade 7s; Phoebe Pontet - four grade 8s and five grade 7s; Katie Morgan - four grade 8s and four grade 7s; and Lauren Bramley - two grade 8s and five grade 7s.
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Youth cabinet's political insight NEWLY-ELECTED members of the West Sussex youth cabinet have walked in the footsteps of the Queen. They visited the monarch's robing room in Parliament, the throne and found out about her roles in the democratic process. They found out about the roles played by each area within Parliament and the unique role the Commons and Lords play in hosting debates and passing new laws. From there, they took a trip to 10 Downing Street to see where Prime Minister Theresa May lives - and happened to meet actress Evanna Lynch from the Harry Potter films. The youth cabinet, aged 11-18, were elected by their peers to represent the
NEW classes at a Bognor Regis school will be music to the ears of its youngest pupils. A ÂŁ1,000 grant to Harmony Hive Community Interest Company will allow its founder, Inna Erskine, to provide three new reception classes at Edward Bryant School with one term's worth of music and movement classes. The Bumble Beats initiative will start next month and is intended to help the children adjust to life in their new surroundings. Former Edward Bryant pupil Inna said: "I've voluntarily been offering a short session with one reception class
county's young people. Cllr Stephen Hillier, West Sussex County Council's cabinet member for children and young people, said: "All in all, this was a lovely learning experience for the newly-elected youth cabinet members, who are very excited about their future roles in promoting youth issues. "This starts with their Curriculum for Life campaign, where they will begin to work to get first aid taught more widely in schools in West Sussex." Next up for the youth cabinet is a joint cabinet board meeting on September 6 where they will discuss their other campaign, for votes at 16, with county councillors and MP's at County Hall in Chichester.
through the summer term just gone, and the results have been really positive and noticeable. Through popular, well known songs, the children learn to listen and feel the heartbeat of the music and join with their voices, body movements and the instruments. "I also play my violin to the children in the belief that learning to listen to live music is a skill that the children can't learn unless they have practice at it. "This helps them prepare for teacherled learning and learning to 'put away their voices' so that they can listen well."
The grant was awarded from the Arun District Council wellbeing and health partnership small grants fund 2018. Inna has spent more than ÂŁ400 on a set of drums for the classes. She also uses hand bells, drums and 32nd size scale violin, which is specially designed for children aged between two and four. It is about the length of a size of A4 paper. "All the children have the opportunity to play this tiny violin during each session," she added, "as I also believe children can't aspire to something that they don't believe is accessible."
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EXPERIENCE the incredible story of how mankind met mans' best friend in an epic adventure set in the last Ice Age. While on his first hunt with his tribe’s most elite group, a young man is injured and left for dead. Awakening to find himself broken and alone, he reluctantly tames a lone wolf similarly abandoned by its pack. Together, man and beast learn to rely on each other and become unlikely allies as they navigate the harsh and unforgiving wilderness to find their way home before the deadly winter arrives.
IN a small town in Massachusetts, four high school friends - Wren, Hallie, Chloe, and Katie - perform a ritual in an attempt to debunk the lore of Slender Man; a tall, thin, horrifying figure with unnaturally long arms and a featureless face who is reputed to be responsible for the haunting and disappearance of countless children and teens. But when Katie goes missing, the others believe she is his latest victim and set out to make contact with the Slender Man they unwittingly summoned.
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agent being tracked by deadly assassins he unwittingly leads to Audrey’s apartment. With her life now firmly in the crosshairs, Audrey turns to her best friend Morgan to form an unlikely double act, determined to save the world from a terrorist plot. The thirty-year-old LA duo is thrown into the most unconventional of European road trips and will find either help or further danger from the charming Sebastian, with the cast rounded out by Gillian Anderson as Sebastian’s boss and Ivanna Sakhno as Nadeja, a dangerous runway model. However, as only BFFs can, they’ll seek out ingenious ways to save the day and have a good giggle in the process.
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EXHIBITIONS THE HISTORY OF OUR LOCAL VILLAGES Saturday, August 25 to Sunday, August 26 from 10am until 4pm Free entry Address: Wittering Health Centre, Cakeham Road, East Wittering, Chichester PO20 8BH ART EXHIBITION until Mon, August 26, 10am - 4.30pm Address: St Andrews Court, off East Street, Chichester Tel: 01243 779103 ARUNDEL ART SOCIETY EXHIBITION Launching today from 6pm to 8pm until Monday, August 27 from 2pm until 5.30pm on weekdays and from 12pm-5.30pm on weekends Address: #36, Top Floor Studio, The Victoria Institute, 10 Tarrant Street, Arundel BN18 9DG www.arundelartsociety.co.uk 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
‘TANGMERE AND THE SOE’ EXHIBITION until Sunday, September 2, 11am 4pm Ticket price: entry included in the normal museum entrance fee Address: Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, Gamecock Terrace, Tangmere, Chichester PO20 2ES Tel: 01243 790090 www.tangmere-museum.org.uk
FEAST OF FOLK Sat, September 1, from 6.30pm Ticket price: £14+booking fee (limited offer £12 per each) Address: The Selsey Centre, Manor Rd, Selsey PO20 0SE www.ticketsource.co.uk/selseyfestival WSO NICOLA BENEDETTI Sunday, September 2 at 2.45pm Tickets: £19-£29 for adults, £6-£10 for 18-25-year-olds, £1 for under 18s Address: Worthing Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbott Road, Worthing BN11 1HQ
BRICKS BRITANNIA LEGO EXHIBITION until Wednesday, October 31 Admission free Address: The Novium Museum, Tower Street, Chichester, PO19 1QH www.thenovium.org/britannia Donations welcome ` Learning about history at Fishbourne Roman Palace
FAMILY FUN AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND RACING August 24, 3.30pm - August 26 6.30pm Ticket price: from £12 Address: Goodwood Racecourse, Goodwood, Chichester PO18 0PH www.goodwood.com BRENT LODGE WILDLIFE SUMMER FAIR Saturday, August 25 to Sunday, August 26, 10am until 4pm Entry by a tin of cat or dog food or a donation. Address: Brent Lodge Wildlife Hospital, Cow Lane, Sidlesham, Chichester PO20 7LN www.brentlodge.org
BOGNOR REGIS KITE FESTIVAL Saturday, August 25 - Monday, August 27 Admission free Address: King George V Recreation Ground, Summerley Lane, Bognor Regis, PO22 7HN Tel: 01243 826612 Email: outdoor@inspireleisure.co.uk www.facebook.com/ events/143219146314831 STOPHAM FESTIVAL Sun, August 26, from 10am -5pm Ticket price: adults £5, children under 16 free (parking available and included in ticket price.) Address: Stopham Village,Stopham, Pulborough RH20 1ED http://discoverpetworth.uk/eventsdirectory/2017/9/3/stopham-festival FAMILY DAY - TANGMERE MILITARY AVIATION MUSEUM Sunday, August 26, 10am - 5pm Ticket price: Adults £7, children £3, family ticket £17 (2 adults, 2 children) Address: Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, Tangmere, PO20 2ES Tel: 01243 790090 www.tangmere-museum.org.uk
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SUMMER FUN - FISHBOURNE ROMAN PALACE Thursday, August 30, 11am - 3pm Ticket price: adults £9.50, child £4.90 and family (2+4) £26 Address: Fishbourne Roman Palace, Roman Way, Fishbourne, PO19 3QR Tel: 01243 785859 www.sussexpast.co.uk
SUMMER HOLIDAY DROP-IN ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES until Friday, August 31 Admission free Address: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East Street, Havant PO9 1BS Tel: 023 9247 2700 Email: faithd@thespring.co.uk MAKING YOUR MARK Wednesday, September 5 and Wednesday, September 19 FREE ukulele sessions (part of the Southdowns Folk Festival) Address: Bognor Youth & Community Centre, Westloats Lane, Bognor Regis PO21 5JZ Enquiries: 07751 594285 INCREDIBLE INVENTIONS FAMILY TRAIL until Sunday, September 30 Ticket price: £3 per trail. Normal admission prices apply Address: Petworth House, Petworth, GU28 0AE Tel: 01798342207 www.nationaltrust.org.uk
MUSIC THE CHURCHFITTERS & ELLIE FOUNTAIN Friday, August 31, 7.30pm Tickets: £15 for adults, £8 for under 16s Address: Grayshott Village Hall, Headley Road, Grayshott, GU26 6TZ
"BELLA" OLIVIA STEVENS PERFORMS THE MUSIC OF THREE ICONIC JAZZ ARTISTS Sat, September 8, 8pm Ticket price: £11.07 Address: Chichester Inn, 38 West Street, Chichester PO19 1RP www.eventbrite.com QUEEN THE GREATEST HITS IRON TYGER WITH THE LONDON SYMPHONIA Fri, September 14, 7.30pm Ticket price: from wegottickets £20 Address: Chichester Assembly Room, North Street, Chichester PO19 1LQ www.wegottickets.com THE ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE Sat, September 15, 7.30pm Ticket price: from wegottickets £15 Address: Chichester Assembly Room, North Street, Chichester PO19 1LQ www.wegottickets.com SOUTHDOWNS FOLK FESTIVAL Thurs, Sept 20 – Sun, Sept 23 Ticket price: loads of free events tickets from £10.50 Address: Bognor Regis Centre, PO21 1BL www.southdownsfolkfest.co.uk
SHOWS COPENHAGEN until Sat, September, 22 Ticket price: £20 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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OTHER CREAM TEA & TUPPENNY TOUR Friday, August 24 and Friday, August 31 at 2pm Ticket price: adult £7.50, child £4 Address: Tuppney Barn, Main Rd, Southbourne, Emsworth PO10 8EZ ALE AT AMBERLEY Friday, August 31 to Sunday, September 2 Ticket price: £5 or normal museum entry, dependent on time. Address: Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, New Barn Rd, Amberley, Arundel BN18 9LT www.amberleymuseum.co.uk HELP FOR HEROES AND OGWEN MOUNTAIN RESCUE GRAND SALE Sat, September 1, 11am – 2pm Address: Waterford, Sylvan Way, Bognor Regis PO21 2RS Tel: 01243 867788
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Special operations executive exhibition COME and visit our six-week summer exhibition on Tangmere and the Special Operations Executive (SOE) from Saturday, July 21, until Sunday, September 2, excluding Sunday, August 26, (the Museum’s Family Day). The exhibition will be held in the Museum’s Neville Duke Hall and will open daily from 11am until 4pm. Entry to the exhibition is included in the normal Museum. We will be including the following in the exhibition: • The SOE careers of women agents who flew from RAF Tangmere • Information on lesser known but important RAF Special Duties (SD) Pick-Up pilots who flew Westland Lysanders from Tangmere • A film on the recruitment and training of SOE agents
• The Comèt Belgian and French Resistance escape line • A series of talks on Tangmere and the SOE during the exhibition • Demonstrations on certain days on how SOE agents carried out sabotage to “Set Europe Ablaze” (Churchill’s mission for the SOE) • In the museum’s Middle Hall, a new exhibition on Wing Commander Leonard Ratcliff, a famous No 161 Squadron Special Duties pilot • Code writing and other activities for children Come and see the museum’s latest acquisition, a full size replica of a Special Duties Westland Lysander aircraft as used by No 161 Squadron flying from RAF Tangmere during the Second World War to transport agents and French Resistance members on moonlight nights to and from fields in France.
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VINTAGE AFTERNOON TEA Saturday, September 8, 2pm – 4pm Ticket price: £12 per person (prebooking highly recommended) Address: Beachcroft Hotel & Restaurant, Clyde Road, Felpham PO22 7AH Tel: 01243 827142 reservations@beachcroft-hotel.co.uk HOW TO PROTECT YOUR BIKE Free entry Tuesday, September 11, 8am – 9am – Chichester railway station, Chichester PO19 8DL 9.15am – 10.30am – Chi College, Westgate Fields, Chichester PO19 1SB www.westsussex.gov.uk 60’S NIGHT! Saturday, September 22 Ticket price: £35 per person (+ £1 per person service charge) Address: Beachcroft Hotel Restaurant, Clyde Road, Felpham PO22 7AH Tel: 01243 827142 www.beachcroft-hotel.co.uk Fancy dress optional and three courses. ART EXHIBITION AND SALE OF PAINTINGS & PRINTS Saturday, August 25 - Monday, August 27, 10am - 6pm Admission Free (Donation to St. Wilfrid's Hospice appreciated) Address: The Norfolk Centre, Mill Rd, Arundel BN18 9PA Tel: 01243 584399
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Heidi is a class act in keeping you fit AS THE world has an increasing ageing population, more and more of us are wanting to keep healthier and fitter for as long as possible to allow us to live life to the full! I always find September such a busy time for people wanting to make changes in their lives, try new things and generally get on a bit of a health kick. Its been a lovely long summer, and now it's time to get strong and fit for the autumn! Unfortunately, sometimes, as the body and mind ages, we end up doing less and less because of injuries, aches and pains or other health complications and then we start to notice our strength, balance, coordination and movement isn't quite what it used to be. My fabulous friend, Heidi Dunster, from Health Driven, was managing an exercise referral scheme for Chichester District Council for more than 10 years and wanted to reach more of the community with her knowledge and expertise so started up a business creating a whole timetable of safe and effective exercise classes for the over 60s called 'steady and strong', 'falls prevention' and 'paracise'. They include evidence-based exercises to help improve posture, strength and balance and make activities of daily living easier to achieve.
to strengthen those weaker muscles and it is recommended that over 65s should do muscle strengthening exercises at least twice weekly. Balance: Balance is the one thing Heidi believes everyone can improve as we rely on our balance to stay upright when we over reach or trip up! As we age, our balance reaction times get slower and so do our reflexes. With some simple exercises Heidi can teach you, such as heel raises, toe raises, sit to stand, heel to toe walking and one leg stand, you can start to improve your balance.
Muscle Strength: Between the ages of 50 and 70 ,we lose about 30 per cent of our muscle strength, which isn't good news if we are trying to regain our balance, get up off the floor or stop a fall. The classes will include resistance exercises
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Bones: Bones also naturally become more brittle as we age which makes a fracture more likely, so if we can prevent a fall by doing weight bearing activities and eating a balanced diet then we are well on the way to improving our health and wellbeing.
We lose about 30 per cent of our muscle strength between the ages of 50 and 70
Movement: 'Keep moving for a more balanced life' We've seen how ageing impairs strength and balance and this is made worse if we spend long periods of time sitting. The more active you can be, the more you can offset the effects of ageing! With this in mind, Heidi has become one of the first paracise instructors in this area. Paracise is a new innovative exercise class designed to enhance and enrich your life. It is a gentle but effective 45 minute standing workout that flows smoothly through movements created to improve mobility, flexibility, coordination and balance. This is medication in motion to some great music everyone will recognise and love. 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.
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Steady and Strong classes: Mondays 3pm-4pm at Everyone Active, The Grange in Midhurst Tuesdays 2.30pm-3.30pm at Bracklesham Barn, Bracklesham Bay Wednesday 3pm-4pm at The New Park Centre, Chichester Thursdays 2pm-3pm at The Fishbourne Centre, Fishbourne Fridays 11.15am-12.15am at The Selsey Centre, Selsey Falls Prevention: Mondays 2pm-3pm at Everyone Active, The Grange Midhurst Wednesdays 2pm-3pm at The New Park Centre, Chichester Thursdays 1pm-2pm at The Fishbourne Centre, Fishbourne New Paracise Classes: Wednesdays 1pm-1.45pm at The New Park Centre in Chichester Thursdays 11.30am - 12.15pm at The Fishbourne Centre, Fishbourne All classes start the week beginning September 3. Heidi also is a Level 3 pilates instructor and can do one to one sessions at your home or at Lindy Griffiths Physio Practice in Bosham. She also has several classes throughout the week at a variety of venues in the community. If you fancy taking a look and joining in with one of Heidi’s classes, if you take this article along with you your first class will be free. More information from healthdriven. co.uk, email Heidi Dunster: heidi@ healthdriven.co.uk or phone 07826 924923 to book your place or discuss any of the above classes.
Take it as read cooler days suit these wines Martin Lury Our very own bon vivant gets to grips with all the best buys martin.lury@me.com PAGHAM on Parade is always a great event and this year culminating in a set by the pulsating glam rockers Ballroom Blitz to the delight of the not inconsiderable crowd. As for wine, my port of call this week is Aldi in Chichester and, in recognition of the temperatures cooling somewhat, I will concentrate on more red wines than white for the first time this hitherto heady summer. I was initially intrigued by a Winking Owl Crisp White for a miserly outlay of just £3.49, a light wine of only 10.5 per cent alcohol volume which is pleasingly inoffensive and has a tropical fruit flavour and would be a good party wine. My second white wine selection was that of a 2017 Gavi Del Commune Di
Gavi priced at £6.99 oozing ripe peach and fresh citrus flavours without the slightest hint of sharpness - a good price for a Gavi Di Gavi and one evoking Tuscan pastoral bliss! In terms of red wines, I was delighted to procure a 2016 Wakefield 80 Acres Shiraz Viognier of South Australian provenance for just £5.69. This wine, priding itself on being carbon neutral, takes its name from the fact that historically rural land in South Australia was sold to settlers in 80 acre blocks and the Wakefield 80 Acres was launched by the Taylor family in 2007. Syrah and Viognier wines come from a most unlikely partnership of a red and white wine grape with this blend first appearing in the Northern Rhône region of France (Côte Rôtie par exemple) and subsequently spreading to the New World. The wine has 92 per cent Syrah and just eight per cent Viognier lifting the perfume and enlivening the colour of the vin. This medium-bodied wine is juicy in texture with an intense aroma of lifted spice and dark blood plum flavours with hints of vanilla and cherries dipped in dark chocolate and would pair ideally
with pizza, a barbecued steak or even a curry - one definitely to snap up! For just £5.79 expended, the 2016 South Australian Shiraz from Aldi’s Exquisite Collection (generally an indication of quality) is a blend of Shiraz with 12 per cent Cabernet and exudes super-ripe red and black fruits and has a rich, fullon style and is jammy in character with
a touch of sweet spice - well worth a try, à mon avis! Another Exquisite Collection number, namely the 2016 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon priced at £5.99, from the valleys of Central Chile proved to be deep in colour and full of red fruit flavours with a hint of vanilla.
My final red selection was a 2017 Domaine Ferrandière Pays D’Oc Merlot also priced at £5.99 - a medium-bodied wine with abundant dark fruit flavours, good balance and relatively soft and supple and undoubtedly good value without being over complex. Happy drinking!
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Community News & Views FUTURE students at the Chichester College Group will be able to play their part in keeping the nation's trains running. The group's Crawley College has been announced by the National Skills Academy Rail as an official member of its national network of colleges in a countrywide training partnership. The recognition adds to the college's strong history of delivering apprenticeships. The National Skills Academy Rail is a rail-industry membership body that represents the interests of the rail sector. It works with employers to ensure they have a skilled workforce to meet their needs. The national network enables employers to find high quality education providers. Shelagh Legrave, the chief executive of the Chichester College Group, said: "We place employability at the heart of our learning and are proud to work closely with employers across our area, and beyond, to ensure that our curriculum supports our students and ensures they are gaining the skills and experience required in their chosen industry." Membership of the national network means Crawley College will be able to work with other further education colleges who have experience of working collaboratively with employers, as well as a wide understanding of the UK rail industry and its needs. Crawley College's principal, Vicki Illingworth, said: "This is the latest step for us as we work towards providing our local area with the skilled workforce of tomorrow. "We are passionate about developing our curriculum, ensuring our learners are continuing to meet the skills and employment needs across the whole rail industry, from the technical engineering to business operations." Pictured below are Michelle Russell, left, a senior analyst at the National Skills Academy Rail, and Vicki Illingworth, the principal of Crawley College.
INNOVATIVE robots could soon be picking raspberries at farms around Chichester. Soft fruit grower Hall Hunter Partnership - which has farms in Colworth, Runcton and in Vinnetrow Road - has agreed to field test high-tech harvesting robots. The family-run business has signed an agreement with Fieldwork Robotics, which was founded by the University of Plymouth, and is led by robotics lecturer, Dr Martin Stoelen. It is currently creating machines capable of picking a range of fruit and vegetables. The collaboration will enable the technology to be trialled in a range of settings, such as fields and polytunnels, under different climactic and light conditions. Field tests should start later this year. Once they are a success, the technology can be easily adapted for other fruit and vegetables. Hall Hunter Partnership chief operating officer David Green said: "HHP has always led the soft fruit industry in pushing forward productivity and quality standards on our farms and nurseries. "This partnership with Fieldwork Robotics is an exciting new development to pioneer the harvesting of raspberries robotically at a commercial scale. We are looking forward to our first human-free hectare to be picked together." The partnership grows 14,000 tonnes of raspberries, strawberries, blackberries and blueberries. Its major customers include Waitrose, Marks & Spencer and Tesco. CLA South East represents thousands of landowners, farmers and rural businesses in the region. Its regional director, Robin Edwards, said: "Technology is more important than ever, especially as uncertainty remains over the European labour supply after Brexit. "It is complex technology which needs to be able to spot a berry, assess if it's ripe, aim and pick it without damaging it."
VOLUNTEERS are needed to offer the best start in life for assistance dogs. The Midhurst based charity, Canine Partners is looking for puppy parents in West Sussex to provide their puppies with the love, care and skills they need to get ready for the next stage of their training. Rachel MacDonald, pictured above, a 45-year-old mum of two from Bognor Regis, is currently a puppy parent with her first puppy-in-training, black Labrador Morley. “Being a volunteer for Canine Partners is something we talked about doing when life became less crazy and when our two sons were older but then three years ago life changed,” says Rachel. “We sadly lost my lovely husband Paul and we all felt a bit lost. Before he passed away, Paul said to me he felt kids and dogs would work for me and he was so right, dogs are very healing.” Canine Partners trains amazing assistance dogs to transform the lives of people with disabilities, boosting their confidence and independence. The dogs are taught a range of everyday tasks including picking up and fetching items, opening doors and dressing
A SUCCESSFUL first summer camp was enjoyed by Aldingbourne Tennis Club's young members. The 12 children who went along, pictured above, received guidance from the club's coach, Tom Cobham, and had an enjoyable and productive experience. The juniors have a coaching session at the club's Olivers
a person. They can even help to load and unload a washing machine and they can fetch help in an emergency. Puppies-in-training live in the volunteer’s home from around eight-weeks-old until they are ready to start advanced training when they are between 12 and 14 months. Canine Partners’ expert trainers are on hand to support puppy parents, as training involves home visits, one-to-ones, town visits and puppy classes in order to socialise the puppy and get them used to all situations they may need to be in as a fully trained canine partner. To become a puppy parent in one of Canine Partners’ 13 puppy satellites across the country including West Sussex, you need to be aged 18 or over, not work full time and be willing to make a long term commitment. “If you’re thinking about being a puppy parent I say go for it but keep in mind the great thing that is going to come out at the end of it,” says Rachel. To find out more about becoming a puppy parent for Canine Partners, please visit: caninepartners.org.uk or email: info@caninepartners.org.uk
Meadow site from 9.30am10.30am every Saturday. Their ages range from nine to 13. Two further summer camps have been held by the club to ensure as many young people as possible could improve their tennis skills during the summer holiday. New members aged between five and 90 are welcome to join the club.
NEARLY 1,500 residents and businesses in rural areas of Sussex have said the fear of crime blights their lives. The 1,451 responses to the 2018 national rural crime survey received from the Sussex Police area was well above the number from surrounding areas. They painted a worrying picture of life in the countryside for the thousands of farmers, landowners and rural businesses who are members of the CLA South East region. The survey found that rural communities were 'living on the edge - in fear of crime, unhappy with the police and feeling isolated and vulnerable'. Half of the businesses surveyed said crime had a moderate or great impact on their lives. Six out of ten were fairly or very worried about becoming a victim of crime. CLA South East regional director Robin Edwards said: "The results of the latest national crime survey are worrying but confirm the hard reality of how people who live and work in the countryside view rural crime. The findings chime with what we are regularly told by our members across the south east who speak of feeling isolated and that police responses to their calls and concerns are often not taken seriously enough. "We meet regularly with police forces, and while understanding that police budgets are tight, we will continue to push for a level of investment and resource in rural policing that better reflects the seriousness of the criminal activity that takes place in the countryside." Three years after the first survey, the 2018 results - from more than 20,000 people - show that the perception of policing in rural communities is poor and much worse than in urban areas. Only 27 per cent of respondents say the police force in their area is doing a good job. That was 11 per cent lower than the answer to the same question in 2015. The survey was commissioned by the National Rural Crime Network of 30 police and crime commissioners from across the country. The most common concern was flytipping, with 57 per cent of respondents seeing evidence of the crime, with speeding second at 32 per cent. Ten recommendations have been produced by the network after the survey. These include the need for Chief Constables to change rural policing, putting more focus on farmers and making it easier to report crimes.
TWO NEW members of the West Sussex County Cabinet have been announced. Cllr Roger Elkins, pictured above, takes on responsibility for highways and infrastructure. He has many years of experience as a senior Conservative member of Arun District Council for Ferring and is a county councillor for East Preston and Ferring. He enjoyed a career in the construction industry before he retired. "I'm delighted to be joining the cabinet and look forward to working with the highways team on issues that are important to people in West Sussex who use our roads," he said. He replaces Cllr Bob Lanzer, who becomes the cabinet member for corporate relations. This role includes customer relations and data protection as well as many behind the scenes services which have an impact on the lives of residents. Cllr Paul Marshall, who is the Conservative councillor for Storrington, will become the cabinet member for children and young people. He has been a member of the county council's children and young people's services select committee and is a district councillor in Horsham. He has had a career in retail where he has held a number of directorships.
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Town's residents have always been good sports Formation of sporting clubs dates back to the Victorian era DURING the recent sunny weather how many people have taken the time to consider some of the sports that are available for them to enjoy? I know of course that some are only available during the winter months. This week, I thought I would take a very brief look at some of the clubs locally that offer sport, facilities and a social life and you may also be surprised to see how long many of them have existed. There was a meeting of a cycling club held in 1879 and the meeting was held at No 2 Brunswick Terrace where they set their annual subscription at 3s 6d (17.5p) for the year, but this was to be payable in advance. It was in May 1894 the Bognor and District Cycling Club was formed and now their meeting place was in the Sussex Hotel – today the William Hardwicke. The club colours at that time were yellow and black. There were apparently 20 cyclists at the inaugural meeting and their plans were for a weekly cycle run. According to the website history of the current Bognor Regis Cycling Club, their history began in 1936. Cyclists today are involved in time trials, road racing and track, cyclo-cross and mountain bike racing. All this is a long way from the original ‘weekly cycle run'.
As you can imagine, cricket also features quite largely in our sports history with two clubs being formed during 1885, one in Bognor and the other in Felpham. There is also the Pagham Cricket Club. Cricket Clubs and grounds were also quite instrumental in the formation of other sports clubs as they realised that their sites were unused for many months of the year. Golf is another sport with quite a history in our area. Initially there was an announcement in the Observer on October 7, 1891, that there was to be a meeting held to form a golf club in the town. By 1892, there was a report in the Golf Journals that a ‘nine-hole golf course had been made near the town,' and there ‘was a lady’s course’. This club was situated on open farmland just south of Hillsboro Road. Their first clubhouse was situated in an area near Victoria Drive and its Linden Road junction. This club only existed for about a year and reported a deficit in its accounts. Finally, on November 15, 1905, Bognor Golf Club was formed, and it operated from the meadows near the rife between Bognor and Felpham. The first course comprised nine holes and covered 40 acres of land. Subscriptions were fixed at £2 2s 0d (£2.10) Play began on April 12, 1906, although
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the green was apparently ‘still in a rough condition'. What about fishing and angling? The present club for fishermen was formed in 1912 when a small group of sea anglers formed an association to pursue their common interest and this continued until the First World War. At the end of the war, they reformed and became known as the Bognor Amateur Angling Society and also encompassed freshwater activities. Today there is a flourishing membership with an age range from seven to more than 90 years of age. I am sure many of us have seen the pictures of the anglers fishing from the end of the pier. One club I have read about but can find no real information – that is unless you know better - is the Bognor Regis Hockey Club. Also, there was a croquet club, which had six courts in 1912/13. Can you also imagine that there was a roller-skating group that was based around the pier – in 1901. Rugby is, of course, well catered for and Bognor Rugby Football Club was formed in 1922 when it was known as the Bognor and Chichester Rugby Club with games being played in Fish Lane, and in Felpham near the George Inn. This continued until the Second World War. Interestingly, it was the cricket club who helped to regenerate the rugby when they realised that, to utilise their ground yearround, the inclusion of rugby could help. In 1965/66, matches started and by 1967 there were enough players for numerous teams. It was in 1992 that Arun District Council offered specific locations for activities and the ground at Hampshire Avenue was offered to
Bognor Rugby Club. What about tennis? It is believed that the club was started around 1903. However, it was possible to play tennis in the 1880s with the Bognor Lawn Tennis Club at their first site, which was in a meadow at the side of Church Path, where today we have St Mary’s School. A report from 1887 records the comments of an American visitor who wrote that he had seen ‘young men swaggered about in shorts and white flannels or knickerbockers, held up by a silk handkerchief around the waist, like a bullfighter and worse a rather jaunty little cap pulled down over one ear. The girls wore woollen dresses or thin white muslin gowns'. The dress has changed considerably, but the enjoyment of the sport has not. By 1908 the tennis club had moved to premises in Upper Bognor Road, where they remained until 1912. Around this time another club was formed in Nyewood Lane and was known as the Nyewood Tennis Club. These clubs amalgamated in 1912 and became known as the Bognor Lawn Tennis Club. In one of the 1912 holiday guides there is a report about the lawn tennis club and records there were ‘fortnightly American tournaments’ held locally. There is also the Bognor Regis Bowls Club who have also continued to thrive this year. Two of the most interesting facts to emerge is the involvement of cricket in the formation of many of our clubs today. Also the names of founder members and those involved in the early days seems to read like a ‘who’s who’ in the town, as councillors and those involved in building the town were also involved in building clubs and societies.
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Middleton looking to bounce back PostSport after defeat to struggling Cuckfield MIDDLETON CC are out to end a four-game losing streak as their slide down the Sussex Premier Division continues. Sean Heather's side now sit just one place above the relegation places after suffering an 82-run loss to fellow strugglers Cuckfield. With a 65 point buffer between them and the bottom two and just a couple of games to play, Middleton are in no danger of going down. But Heather's side will want to prove to other sides in the division that they are no pushovers as the season draws to a close. Next up is a trip to mid-table Horsham tomorrow (11.30am) with Middleton looking to perform much-better than their reverse to Cuckfield. After losing the loss at Sea Lane, the home side struck quickly taking two wickets. But they failed to capitalise and Cuckfield amassed a total of 208-8 off their 50 overs. In reply, Josh Wood (20) and Matthew Reynolds (26) put on 43 for the opening wicket. But, once they fell, only Heather (42) showed some resistance as Middleton were dismissed for 126. In Division Two, relegation is still a possibility for Bognor Regis after a narrow
defeat to third-placed St James's Montefiore. Chasing 212 for victory, an inspired halfcentury from Jim Fallick (61 off 49) put Ryan Maskell's side within touching distance. But the tail were unable to get them across to line, and Bognor fell to a 19 run loss. Next up is a trip to bottom side Lindfield tomorrow (12pm) while fellow Division Two side Chichester Priory Park head to Billingshurst. Matthew Geffen's poor run continued last weekend when they slumped to a 41-run loss to leaders Three Bridges at Goodwood. Charlie Futcher (25) top-scored for Chi as they fell short of the visitors' total of 171 and ensuring they have won just once in their past five matches. In Division Three West, Pagham's rough patch continued as they were outplayed by bottom-side Three Bridges Seconds and condemned to a four-wicket loss. Only four players reached double-figures for Stuart Hanks' side with Richard Bird (34*) and Nikki Tabberer (23) putting on 54 for the tenth wicket to take the total to 138. Next up is a home match against fourthbottom Steyning (12pm).
DARTS: Friary Z's Richard Ragless was in inspired form as he averaged more than 25 points a throw to help his side to a comfortable 12-3 win over Lords Legends. Here are the results in full from week 14 of the Bognor Summer Darts League:
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CHICHESTER Priory Park CC's Colts are having a season to remember with one age group already securing their place among the best in Sussex come the end of the year. The club has a thriving youth set-up which is the envy of many teams across Sussex, boasting 14 teams for ages from under-8s through to under-18s, including three girls teams. The buoyant nature is fully-evident on Friday evenings when more than 100 under 10 junior members attend coaching sessions run by the club's team of qualified coaches. Those skills have been put on good display at all levels this season, especially during the dedicated Sussex Junior Cricket Festival weeks, which allow youngsters opportunities to play the longer form of the game. In the league season, the under-10s and the under-12s have completed their campaign in excellent form and both have topped their sections. The under-12s ‘Spitfires’ have lost just once
all season, notching five wins from six league games. Meanwhile the under-10s have been excellent throughout, winning nine out of their 10 league games. The successful season has been recognised at a county level. After winning an area tournament at Arundel, the young side have been invited to play at Sussex CCC's County Ground headquarters in Hove in the County Finals in September. Pagham will also be among the sides to play at the event. Elsewhere the under-11s, 13s and 14s showed the strength in the Priory Park youth set-up by performing well in their respective leagues with no team finishing lower than third. Sussex Junior Cricket Festival 2018 is now in full swing with the under-12s, under-13s and under-14s all performing well as they have already completed their matches.
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DIVISION ONE - Lords Legends 3 Friary 'Z' 12; Friary 'D' 3 Newtown Amity 14; Claremont 5 The Legends 12; Hunston Hares - bye. MAN OF THE MATCH - Richard Ragless (Friary 'Z) 16 & 23 darts [25.69 av]; Gary Blackwood (The Legends) 14 & 26 darts [23.45 av]; Stuart Rose (Newtown Amity) 23 & 24 darts [21.32 av] 180s - Roger Summers (The Legends) x1. HIGH OUT SHOTS - Lee Franklin (Friary 'Z) 104; Alex Norgett (Newtown Amity) 98; Gary Blackwood (The Legends) 96; Nathan Warren (The Legends) 90. DIVISION TWO - Chi Snooker Club 6 BRSA Ravens 12; Aldingbourne Mavericks - The Lambs - POSTPONED. Aldwick Legion, Royal Oak - bye. MAN OF THE MATCH - Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club) 20 & 20 darts [23.06 av] 180s - Arthur Clark (Chi Snooker Club) x1; Stuart Gray (BRSA Ravens) x1. HIGH OUT SHOTS - Richard Pennells (BRSA Ravens) 58; Stuart Gray (BRSA Ravens) 57. DIVISION THREE - Newtown Clubbers 7 Richmond Rebels 8; Richmond 'B' 8 QE2 Devils 9; QE2 Lions 8 ASC 10; BRSA 'B' - by. MAN OF THE MATCH - Joe Osman (QE2 Devils) 18 & 25 darts [19.75 av]; Graeme Dutton (Newtown Clubbers) 19 & 23 darts [23.86 av]; Stuart Turner (ASC) 20 & 42 darts [16.03 av]. HIGH OUT SHOTS - Rhonda West (Richmond Rebels) 103; Stuart Turner (ASC) 93; Justin Moore (Richmond Rebels) 60. SHORT-MAT BOWLS: Two teams from Boxgrove-based Infinity entered the County Three's Open Competition, which was held at Westergate last weekend. Chris Jeffery, Denise Kirby and Steve Jeffery finished fifth with 13 points out of a possible 18, whilst Robin Armstrong, Chris Page and Jack Rollings finished with 15 points, one shot behind the winners and runners up. Six West Sussex players will be travelling to Chelmsford next weekend to play in the Short Mat Players Tour UK Open. The club wishes all those payers good luck in the match.
ATHLETICS: Chichester's teen sprint sensation Fleur Hollyer performed admirably as she took part in national competition for the first time. The 14-year-old was Chichester Runners & Athletic Club`s sole representative at the South of England Athletics Championships held at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre in North London earlier this month. It was a weekend of mixed fortunes for the under-15 competitor in extremely difficult windy conditions which rendered finishing times meaningless. In the 200m she ran what was technically her best-ever performance over the distance to qualify for the semifinal. Although she was again technically sound in the semi-final, an indifferent start out of the blocks cost her a place in the final. Similar conditions hampered her in the 100m, but overall Fleur demonstrated just how far her technical sprinting ability has progressed. Fleur will look to round off the season on a high as part of the Chi track and field team which is competing in the Southern Athletics League
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f Young and old enjoyed the Shearwater
Nationals sail into Bognor CREWS from across the country sailed into Bognor Regis for a national competition. The Shearwater Nationals brought together more than a dozen boats from around the UK for a weekend of hotlyanticipated racing at Bognor Sailing Club in Victoria Road. The Weston-based Crowns boat under the helm of Nigel Stuart was a class apart for most of the weekend and were leading the pack from the start. Away from the racing, a huge amount of help was required as officials, catering and clearing teams all played their part in the organisation of the prestigious event. Speaking after the weekend, organiser Rachel Atfield said: "Wow, what a fantastically successful five days for the Shearwater Nationals. "I think it's safe to say that our visitors and members thoroughly enjoyed it and definitely made the most of the event. I would like to thank everyone involved in making it happen." It marks a successful year for the club which is a friendly venue for sailing, kayaking, windsurfing and other watersports.
Next up for it is to continue fundraising efforts to update the 'outdated' changing rooms and toilets. The aim is to make the club more accessible to children and those with disabilities. A Just Giving page set up last month has already received pledges of more than £1,400 of the £5,000 target. The club said: "Although as a club we offer disabled access, this does not extend to our toilets. The corridor and toilets are not wide enough to allow a wheelchair in. "As well as this, the changing room layout is not practical for children to get changed/ showered at the same time as adults. Another thing we need is a suitable baby change area. "We are a non profit making organisation and our income covers our outgoings with very little left over. "For us to raise the amount of money needed for the vital update would take us a very long time and we need them updated as soon as possible. "We will be raising some money ourselves but are hoping that people will help us and add to our funds." Search for Bognor Sailing Club on Facebook.
f More than a dozen crews took part
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CHICHESTER City Ladies manager Aaron Smith believes there's more to come from his side despite making a winning start to the National South campaign. Goals from debutants Sara Tubby and Molly Clark gave the Green and White Army three points against an Oxford United side that had been competing in the second tier last year. It could have been more for City who, lining up in an unfamiliar 3-5-2 formation, had a series of chances to increase their lead. Next up for Chi is a long trip to the west country to play old foes Plymouth Argyle on Sunday (2pm). Despite Smith playing five debutants in the opener, he has warned that he will not be afraid of wringing the changes as the season progress. The manager said: "We looked at how we wanted to play today and picked the team we thought was best equipped to play Oxford. We will do the same against Plymouth. "We could have picked any 11 and they would have done a job, that's how good our squad is. Not everyone will get on the pitch but we're a squad of 18 players and any of them could have a match at some point."
f Sara Tubby heads home in Chi's 2-1 win
Unbeaten Chi continue to fly
CHICHESTER City continue to soar in the SCFL Premier after keeping their unbeaten start to the season rolling on. Miles Rutherford's side picked up four points from six in the past week to ensure they remain joint-top of the table at this early stage of the campaign. A 2-1 victory over likely challengers Horsham YMCA on Saturday was followed by a goalless draw against Broadbridge Heath under the lights on Tuesday. Next up for Chi is a quick return match against the Bears tomorrow as they head
to the outskirts of Horsham for the second round of the Peter Bentley Cup (3pm). Then it's a return to the league with an away match against East Preston on Tuesday(7.45pm). Chi will be looking to build on their excellent early season form which was showcased in full against YM last weekend. Two Scott Jones goals, the winner coming five minutes from time, were the difference for Rutherford's side as City laid down a marker against a side who is likely to be there or thereabouts this season.
f Scott Jones nets for City against Horsham YMCA
The only disappointment was that Chi could not find a winner against Broadbridge Heath on Tuesday. Writing after the match, the club posted on Twitter: "It wasn’t the result we were looking for last night, though we remain positive. "Keeping a clean sheet was important to us. We now turn our attention to the Peter Bentley Cup." Chi are joined at the top of the SCFL Premier table by Pagham, who have also scooped ten points from 12 in their opening four matches. The Lions were far from their best last weekend when their ten-men scored late to grab a 1-1 draw away at Crawley Down Gatwick, Lindon Miller scoring for them. Pagham returned to their best on Tuesday, though, dispatching Loxwood 7-1 as Callum Overton (4), George Gaskin (2) and Miller cashed in. The Lions head to fellow SCFL Premier outfit Newhaven tomorrow in the qualifying round of the FA Cup (3pm) before a home league match against struggling Arundel on Monday (11am). In SCFL Division Two, new Bosham manager Dennis Hughes is hoping to record his first win in charge of the Robins as they head to Jarvis Brook tomorrow (3pm) before a trip to Angmering Seniors on Monday (11am). Bosham lost their opening match of the campaign 2-1 away at Roffey last weekend, Luke Gregory grabbing the consolation.
Bailey nets first win as Sidlesham boss SIDLESHAM boss Steve Bailey will be looking to kick on after securing his first win at the helm of the SCFL Division One club. The former Selsey boss took charge at the Recreation Ground this summer and has been tasked with keeping them in step six after returning to the level for the first time in three years. Bailey has been busy rebuilding the squad, bringing a number of players from the Blues into the Sids set-up. After suffering defeat in his first two competitive matches, the duck was broken last weekend when goals from Ryan Chittock and Morgan Forry secured a 2-1 victory over Billingshurst. After winning through, Sids will now be
looking to capitalise on that victory and push on to secure more points. But they will have a tough couple of days with two matches against sides who were in the SCFL Premier last term. First is a home game against Littlehampton Town tomorrow (3pm) before bank holiday Monday throws up a trip to Worthing United (11am). Meanwhile fellow SCFL Division One side Selsey will hope to capitalise on a first win of the season as they travel to Steyning Town tomorrow (3pm) before heading to Littlehampton on Wednesday (7.45pm). Daren Pearce's side beat Wick 3-1 in midweek thanks to goals from Callum Dowdell and Ryan Morey (2).
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f Bradley Lethbridge (l) nets the Rocks opener during the 3-0 home victory over Bishop's Stortford
Bognor eye up a bank holiday haul to keep good start going Next Game
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BOGNOR boss Jack Pearce is aiming to pick up points on the road as the Rocks face an early season double header. After picking up seven points from the first nine, the Nyewood Lane side sit second in the Bostik Premier Division. Bognor's potential promotion credentials will be put to the test this Bank Holiday, though, as the Rocks head to AFC Hornchurch tomorrow (3pm) before the first Sussex derby of the season at Lewes on Monday (3pm). Even at this early stage of the season, Pearce has set his side a target of picking up at least two points from the two matches which will keep them in touch at the top of the table. Speaking to the Post, Pearce said: "I have always said if you can come away from away games with a point then you have done well. "This week we've two on the bounce which means if we win one then we'll be ahead of that with three points rather than two. "I'd be disappointed if we don’t pick up two points minimum in the next few days. "I always think that if you go anywhere and you can pick up some points then that's a good result." Rocks head out on the road for their double header off the back of a 3-0 home win against Bishop's Stortford last weekend. A crowd of nearly 500 watched the match at the Nye Camp. It was the visitors who started the stronger as their set piece prowess sparked
some confusion in the home side's area. But, long throws and the occasional defensive slip aside, Bishop's threat was limited and Bognor always looked the more likely to break the deadlock. They had to wait until 20 minutes to go to do it when Brad Lethbridge swept home after good work down the right by Jimmy Muitt. Fellow Portsmouth loanee Dan Smith then bagged a brace in quick time to round off the comfortable win. The three points extends the Rocks unbeaten start and lifts them up to second, two points behind local rivals Worthing in the table. Pearce said: "It's been a steady start. We haven’t pulled any trees up but I think we have done OK. Most of the matches have been quite even but during the vital moments in games we have either taken our chances or got the run of the green. "That is good to give them confidence, especially considering we have such a young side. We will keep on encouraging them and hopefully we can keep on performing well." Last week Rocks added young winger Mason Walsh to their ranks - but new additions have not been ruled out. Pearce said: "We have not finished. Perhaps we are not looking so hard as we once were but we are still looking for anyone out there who can improve us. If they have the quality to improve us, then we'll consider them."
Flexible approach paying off FLEXIBILITY appears the name of the game when it comes to the Rocks squad this season. While the season is only a few games old, Jack Pearce and Robbie Blake look to have built a team which is adaptable to take on everything that is thrown at them. Last weekend's match against Bishop's Stortford saw a number of players slot into unfamiliar positions as the match wore on. Among them was Calvin Davies, who started at right back before slotting into central midfield as the game progressed. Pearce said: "Tommy (Block) was ill so Calvin was the natural person to go in there. He started his career there so it was an obvious fit. He has high energy, is good on the ball and he’s done a good job." Last weekend also saw a debut off the bench for 22-year-old winger Mason Walsh. The attacker, who is the son of former England, Liverpool and Portsmouth ace Paul Walsh, joined the club after a stint in the National Premier Soccer League in the USA for New Orleans Jesters. Pearce said: "Mason could prove to be a valuable addition to our squad and we look forward to working with him as we set about our quest to bid for promotion."
f Calvin Davies wins a midfield tussle
SO FAR, so good! Rocks have got off to a great start in this Bostik Premier League season. Two home wins and a draw away means we sit in second place in the table with seven points. Dan Smith and Bradley Lethbridge have already proven their quality with some great goals. The rest of the team seem to be upping their game also in these opening matches – I just hope we can continue to get results at home and maybe pick up the odd point away from now on. Obviously, over the course of the season we might get hit with injuries or suspensions, which will provide the real test to this young team. The Haringey Borough away game was our first of the season and it would provide a tough return match in this league. Chinedu McKenzie, who had a spell with the Rocks last season, proved a handful - as did Femi Akinwande, Joel Nouble on the left and David Olufemi on the right flank. But you have to give it to their goalkeeper, Valery Pajetat, who up until the second half had kept Bognor’s corners out (and there were many). Dan Lincoln also pulled out a great stop to deny Akinwande in the second half. It was hard to keep up with Lee Roberts and I did our best to call the action on the Rocks Radio. A great goal by Jimmy Muitt and an Olufemi own goal were enough to give us a share of the points. Haringey looked a decent attacking side and with a solid goalkeeper in Pajetat they will look to do well this year having come up from the Isthmian North Division last year. I was really looking forward to the Merstham game in our first home fixture of the season soon after. We were up against it in the
first 20 or so minutes. They were hitting us with pace and they finally got the goal they wanted on 12 minutes. This came before Lethbridge netted his first goal of the league season, beating the goalkeeper with a neat low strike. Chad Field bundled home the second to take us into the lead on 30 minutes followed by Smith’s sublime chipped goal on 36 minutes. The second half couldn’t live up to the action provided in the first but we won and it meant we moved up to sixth position. I wasn’t at the Bishops Stortford game but thanks to the wonder of video footage I was able to enjoy all of Bognor’s three goals on the YouTube Channel Rocks TV. A simple tap in by Lethbridge opened the scores after a rather drab first half and then Smith netted a fine strike following a Cruyff turn and hitting it with his left foot inside the top left corner. He netted his second from the penalty spot to notch Bognor’s second win of the season and moving them up to second place, only behind our rivals, the Mackerels of Worthing. I was at my Nan’s 80th birthday party that day which was held at the Arun View Pub in Littlehampton – a great night for her with all of her family in attendance. But despite the family occasion, I still found time to listen to Lee Roberts and Simon from Radio Respect on the Rocks Radio commentary and was delighted to hear that we won going into that evening! I will be on the coach to AFC Hornchurch tomorrow so I hope as many Rocks fans can make it as well. Rocks are on a roll. Let’s hope we can keep rocking! Until next time... UP THE ROCKS
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