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Protests over hotel homes DOZENS of residents have objected to plans for homes alongside the most historic hotel in Bognor Regis. THey say the scheme for four terraced houses would ruin the view of the Grade II-listed Royal Norfolk Hotel. THe hotel was built in the 1840s. It is a major feature in THe Steyne and Waterloo Square Conservation Area. Among the 36 letters of objection to the housing scheme by Mr and Mrs D. Skinner is one from Greg Burt, chairman of Bognor Regis Local History Society. Writing in a personal capacity to Arun District Council, he said: "It will have a detrimental effect on the conservation area, by virtue of the loss of an open area which helps define the character of the area. "It will be to the detriment of the setting of one of the town's most prominent and highest quality listed buildings. "THe council's own conservation area guidance says that open spaces in the broadest possible sense should be retained and preserved." He called on Arun to buy the potential development site on the hotel's former tennis courts to create a public open space to be used as a garden or play area. Kevin Swadling, who was the hotel's managing director some ten years ago, also told the council he made informal enquiries about developing the former tennis courts. "We were categorically advised that as it was a conservation area any development
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would be detrimental to the area and as such would be refused. "Since then, I do not see anything has changed. In summary, I call upon the planning department to refuse this application on the grounds it is a creeping development in a conservation area which is contrary to the local plan." Bognor Regis Town Council has objected to the proposal. Its town clerk, Glenna Frost, said: "Members were concerned about the effect of the proposed development on the setting of the Royal Norfolk Hotel. "It was also felt that loss of open space to the east of the hotel would harm the character of the conservation area." In their objection, West Street residents Valerie Logan-Clarke and Colin Clark state: "Any new development so close to the Grade II-listed Royal Norfolk Hotel would destroy forever the character and setting of the hotel and its surrounding area, in which there are a number of Grade-II listed buildings, as well as a number of other buildings of historic and architectural importance." THey have also pointed out three earlier applications to build on the site, next to West Street, had been rejected. In a heritage impact assessment for Mr and Mrs Skinner, consultants GMH Planning say: "With a high quality design, materials and detailing including landscaping and boundary treatment, the proposal would enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area."
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Anger at exclusion by national union LOYAL members have been banned from a Bognor Regis church for being Christians. Sue Taylor, Elaine Heads and Heather Dinan are among those excluded from attending the town’s Spiritualist centre. THeir beliefs have put them at odds with the Spiritualists’ National Union. THey were told to confirm they were no longer practising Christians to be able to continue going to the church in Sudley Road. THe letter was followed by a meeting at the church with members of the union’s hierarchy was failed to resolve the issue to the church-goers’ satisfaction. As a result, the church remains closed until new committee members can be recruited. Felpham resident Mrs Taylor, a member of the church for 15 years, said: “We got the letter out of the blue. We are very disappointed about what has happened. THe SNU said we had shown a loyalty to someone else but what about their loyalty to us? We have kept that church going. “THe SNU won’t discuss this in public but we want it to be so that people know what has gone on.” THey said the church had been organised by a five-strong committee since last April. For about eight weeks, that was reduced to the three of them.” Mrs Dinan, of Selsey, said: “We want the church to be for everyone. We don’t believe one person is higher or lower
than anyone else. “We want to help people. We had people come in with problems like drug addicts. THat’s what we were there for. “It is in us to do that. Spiritualism is in a person. You can’t give it up.” Mrs Heads said she travelled from Barnham to attend the church. “Spiritualism is not a religion. It is a way of life," she said. “Older people in the church knew that, if they asked me, they would get a cuddle. THey knew I would sit and talk to them.” SNU chief administrative officer Jane Barton said: “When a person applies for membership of an SNU spiritualist church, he has to sign the membership roll book to certify that he has accepted the SNU seven principles of spiritualism. "THis means that he is giving up his old religion or beliefs and accepting spiritualism as his new religion without any link with the old religion. "He cannot be a member of an SNU church and retain any part of his old religious beliefs, since he is changing his religion, not adding parts on to his previous or existing religion. "Spiritualism cannot be combined with other religions because their teachings are in conflict with SNU spiritualism." It was not a question of personal vindictiveness or bigotry, said Ms Barton. "Every organisation is entitled to protect the purity of its beliefs and ensure that those admitted to into membership of it accept those beliefs," she said.
Ex-town councillor admits making indecent images A FORMER Bognor Regis town councillor will be sentenced at the end of this month for child image offences. Daniel Barnes, 40, admitted six offences when he appeared at Worthing Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. He was remanded on unconditional bail to return to the court on December 31. THe charges are: making one category A indecent image of children; making four category B indecent images of children; making 180 category C indecent images of children; possessing 23 prohibited images of children, possessing an extreme pornographic image involving an animal, namely five
images; and distributing three category C indecent images of children. He is required to register with the police in accordance with the Sexual Offences Act. Barnes, of Storrington Road, THakeham, was elected to Bognor Regis Town Council as an Independent member for Hatherleigh ward with 99 votes in May, 2015. He stood down earlier this year. THe town council said: "Mr Barnes resigned from Bognor Regis Town Council in January, 2018, citing personal reasons in his letter of resignation to the town clerk."
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Plastic waste group backed f Doris Robinson with her VE Day party photograph JUBILATION at the end of the Second World War has been remembered by Bognor Regis resident Doris Robinson. Doris has re-discovered a black and white photograph of the VE Day street party she attended in the High Street. THe high spirits of the impromptu celebration are captured in the portrait of the residents dancing around a drummer. Doris, 84, of Brent Road, said: “THe party took place where the town’s bus station used to be (now the entrance to Morrisons car park). “I remember going down there. You can see everybody was having a good time. “I expect they are all Bognor people from Woolworths and Lec. I know the drummer worked at Lec.”
She can be seen in the bottom lefthand corner of the photograph looking towards the camera. Victory in Europe Day was declared on May 8, 1945, when the Germans surrended to the Allied forces fighting on the continent. THe occasion was the cause of widespread celebrations around the town among all ages. THe revelry took place on the pier, which had been out of bounds during the conflict in case of an invasion, and had been requistioned as a Royal Navy air gunnery training base, HMS St Barbara. A procession of hundreds of happy residents made its way through the town centre to the High Street for some impromptu dancing.
A bonfire was lit at the West End car park (West Park) as the outpouring of joy continued well into the night. At the time, Doris was a pupil at the Westloats Lane School and worked parttime in the Picturedrome café. THe premises, most recently a burger café, were connected to the cinema by a staircase which film-goers used during the intervals of the screenings. THe kiosk next door was a sweet shop run by Mrs Collins. Doris lived with her parents and two brothers after they had moved into the newly-built Collyer Avenue when she was a baby. After she left school, she worked for Lec full-time at its fridge-making factory in Shripney Road.
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SIX SHOPPING trollies were filled with plastic in a first campaign of its kind in Bognor Regis. THe waste was placed in the containers by shoppers in response to the presence of members of the area's #returntheplastic group at the Tesco store in Shripney Road. THe large quantity of unwanted wrappings was handed over in just three hours last Saturday. David Meagher, the group's leader, said: "THe local initiative was a success to the extent that local shoppers asked us if we could be there every week collecting the plastic from the items they had just bought. "Tesco helped us to find a prominent spot outside the supermarket where we asked shoppers if they would like to remove their plastic wrappers from items they had just bought, for the store to recycle." THe group of residents who usually collect waste washed up on the beaches got together to form the group in response to the start of the movement in Frome, Somerset. THeir intention is to get over the message that single-use plastic is
largely unnecessary and that the country needs to reduce the amount it uses and then has to recycle. Some of it cannot be re-used and can end up in landfill sites where it takes hundreds of years to decompose. "Shoppers were so pleased we were offering a way of getting rid of their plastic, that soon they were removing the nets holding fruit, plastic trays, plastic wrappers and bags which held fruit and vegetables and placing them in our trollies. "One customer took several minutes to remove the shrink wrapping from a cucumber," said Mr Meagher. He thanked managers at the Tesco store for helping the cause. He said the company appeared to making the shift to more sustainable wrapping and bags by providing unbleached paper mushroom bags and larger sturdy brown paper bags with a bigger capacity. THe group planned to visit a different store around Bognor Regis and Chichester at the start of each month to repeat the exercise, Mr Meagher added, and raise further awareness of the matter.
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` Call in decision GOVERNMENT member James Brokenshire has declined to make a decision about two major homes schemes in Pagham. THe minister of housing, communities and local government said he did not consider the plans for hundreds of dwellings merited his involvement. He rejected Pagham Parish Council's request to call in the approved outline applications for Summer Lane and Sefter Road. Lorraine Gamble, his planning casework manager, said: "THe reason for this decision is that, having regard to the policy on call in, the application does not involve issues of more than local importance justifying the Secretary of State's intervention." Parish council clerk Nicola Swann said its members were disappointed, especially as their request had the support of neighbouring councils.
` Community choir CHRISTMAS songs and prose will be performed by Pagham Community Choir at its annual seasonal concert on December 21. THe event will take place at 7pm at Pagham Village Hall in Pagham Road. Refreshments and mulled wine will be available as well as a raffle of hampers and a sale of table decorations. Entrance is by donation. Profits will go towards supporting the sea defences campaign. Sue Leete, the choir's press officer, said: "Our campaign is so important to the village and we hope work to safeguard our houses will soon become a reality."
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Warning over beach danger AGGRESSIVE jet skiers are an increasing danger to beach users in Bognor Regis. Councillors have been told the personal water craft users are creating potentially hazardous conditions with their irresponsible behaviour on the water. Arun District Council’s wellbeing services manager, Russell Toovey, said: “Over the summer, there was an increase in the number of complaints regarding jet ski users, particularly those coming too close to the shore or riding in areas that are not designated for personal water craft. “THe problem was exacerbated this year by the extreme weather that we had. “THe issue is that we can control where they launch off our beach in Littlehampton and Bognor Regis but, quite often, because they are light vehicles they can be launched anywhere. “THey can be launched in Worthing and Chichester and come into our district. It can be very difficult to see who they are or to contact them or get photographic evidence. “If anyone sees an issue in the future, call the coastguard and let them know and our foreshore offices and we will do our best to identify them through the launching ramps we control.” THe district council had placed a page on its website which offered jet skiers and personal water craft users general advice and safety guidance and highlighted the dedicated launching ramps at Bognor Regis and
Littlehampton, said Mr Tooley. “THe foreshore officer has also been working closely with both the launch ramp operators at Bognor Regis and the harbour board in Littlehampton to ensure that personal water craft users are launching correctly,” he said at last week’s environment and leisure working group meeting. Cllr Jim Brooks (I, Marine) said the matter was a serious concern to some residents in his council ward. "It’s a very difficult situation with jet skis. I’ve had quite a number of complaints and even pictures sent to me. “It seems there is very little we can do. Some of them have come from the Isle of Wight. THere seems to be no means by which we can get out there and stop them. It is becoming a problem and it could be dangerous.” Cllr Brooks also repeated his call for better access across Bognor Regis beach for people with mobility problems. “When the decision was made to dump millions of tons of shingle on our beach, they took away the biggest asset Bognor Regis has – which is our sand,” he said. THe fact there is no access for people who are impaired or in wheelchairs is something we should be addressing. "Any regeneration of Bognor Regis must address the access to our beach.” Bognor Regis Town Council had identified a way to provide access but he said a bigger project was needed to create the best way of reaching the water.
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Park designs move forward AWARD-WINNING landscape designers have been chosen to prepare detailed plans for a new Bognor Regis park. Land Use Consultants will be carrying out the work ready for a planning application to be submitted for the £3m project in the new year. THe news was revealed by Arun District Council as it announced the result of its poll to chose a name for the area. A vote of residents saw Pavilion Park, chosen for what is intended to be one of the lynchpins of the town's regeneration. Pavilion Park was the favourite of 47 per cent of the 227 people who voted. It just pipped the Duke of Sussex Park with 44 per cent. THe third suggestion put forward by Arun District Council - Princess Charlotte Park - received nine per cent of the votes. THe new name for what has been known as the linear park in its initial stages harks back to the era when THe Pavilion stood on the site after the Second World War as one of the town's most popular entertainment venues. District council leader Gillian Brown said: "Arun District Council is excited to see this project progress in the new year. "We hope to deliver the new Pavilion Park as soon as possible so that the community as a whole can enjoy all it will have to offer. "I'm delighted that residents engaged with this poll and have chosen a winner. THe name Pavilion reflects the history of the site. "More than 200 people participated
in the poll, which demonstrates there is support in the community for the new park." THe public will be given the chance to comment on the proposals as the design develops. Arun intends the park to transform the area - a car park and the Sunken Garden - into a modern multi-use park to suit all ages. Subject to planning consent, several features are set to be included. THey include water play and a natural play area, a performance area to host a rolling events programme, a central market square, and a cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. THe park will be well lit to enable it to be used after dark. Some 200 parking spaces are planned as well. THe western side of the current car park will be marketed to developers for some 100 flats at a later stage Bognor Regis Civic Society deputy chairman Hugh Coster said Arun should engage in meaningful consultation about its plans with the town's residents. "THe name is a mere side issue. What we want is to have proper public consultation. THe only time Arun have done that, in 2017, 19 people said they liked the idea," he said. "Arun is proposing to set up secret focus groups with people it has selected. THat does not give anyone else the opportunity to comment. "Saying we can do that at the planning application stage is not the same thing."
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Pam de-lights in raising cash THOUSANDS of illuminations have seen a Felpham fundraiser's home glowing bright for charity. THe 6,000-plus bulbs have brightened up Pam Evans' front garden for a festive display in aid of St Wilfrid's Hospice. She switched them on last Friday in front of a crowd of well-wishers around her Mornington Crescent home and will get them shining until Christmas. She said: "THe switch on was really good and people are turning up all the time to have a look at the lights. "THere are penguins, bears, 12 types of Christmas trees of various designs, Father Christmas and reindeer." THe display is far bigger than last year's
Delighted by donations GENEROUS shoppers donated tons of food to help Bognor Regis residents in need of meals this Christmas. A procession of people handed over tins and packets of essentials such as soup, baked beans, fruit and pasta, and seasonal treats like puddings and biscuits to the town's foodbank. THe three-day collection at Tesco in Shripney Road saw a record 24 tons in 121 crates handed over. Sue White, foodbank project co-ordinator, said: "THe collection was incredibly successful. We had much more donated than the 1.7 tons last year. "People have been so generous. THey said they had been hearing so much about foodbanks in the news that they wanted to help us. "We are extremely busy - our numbers were up 34 per cent between March and September - and all these donations will be put to good use." Saturday's collection was held by 40 Cubs from eight packs around the town. One of those who eagerly helped out was Imogen Curd, eight, of 1st
Felpham Cubs. She said: "I enjoy giving people the leaflet about the foodbank. It's the first time I have been involved with this and I'm pleased with how much has been donated." Wendy Morris, Bognor Regis Scouting's district training officer, said: "THere are 40 Cubs involved from 8am-4pm. "It's lovely to support the foodbank, especially at this time of year, THe Cubs love doing this. It helps them to understand about helping other people. "I've been amazed at the generosity I've seen today. People have been coming up to us with trolley-loads of food, taking out a carrier bag for themselves and leaving us with the full trolley." One of those who donated tins of food was Claire Archibald, of Southsea. She said: "I've donated mostly to show my two children they are very lucky to have what they have and to help other people who need things." Tesco will add 20 per cent of the value of the food given to the foodbank in a cash donation.
with its 4,900 lights. Pam hopes the extra lighting will encourage more people to enter her competition to guess the number of individual lights on show. "A lot of people are queuing up in their cars to look at the lights but are then going away again," she said. "It would be good if as many of them as possible entered the competition by December 22 for a £1 donation to help the hospice as much as possible. I've got a lot of prizes which have been donated." She praised the efforts of Felpham firm of electricians, Allbright. It helped out at the last minute when her solo efforts to install the displays threatened to be derailed by the bad weather.
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` Closure orders PARTIAL closure orders have been placed on two Bognor Regis town centre properties. THe addresses - 38 Ockley Court, Ockley Road, and Flat 1, 6 Albert Road - were associated with antisocial behaviour and drug dealing. THe closure orders were heard at Worthing Magistrates' Court last Friday. Only those named on the order are allowed to enter the premises for three months until February 28. Police became aware of anti-social behaviour and criminal activities taking place at the properies. THis included drug taking and dealing. Chief Inspector Kris Ottery said: "We have worked closely with partners to secure the closure orders for these properties. We have been able to listen to the complaints from the local communities and robustly act on this matter. "THis type of behaviour will not be tolerated and we hope these closure orders act as a warning to others. "Issues with drugs and anti-social behaviour can have adverse effects on the community. We want to prioritise these offences which cause the greatest harm to the public. "We encourage everyone to report any suspicious behaviour to us without delay and help us robustly tackle these issues."
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Better toilets idea for town NEW PUBLIC toilets could be built in Bognor Regis town centre. THe modern facilities are being considered to replace the current Bedford Street loos. THe conveniences are believed to be the most heavily used across the Arun district. Paul Broggi, Arun District Council’s property, estates and facilities manager, told last week’s meeting of its environment and leisure working group: “Our £1m capital funding programme over five years for public toilets is coming to an end. “Our next priority will be the toilets in Bedford Street. THey are particularly heavily used toilets – possibly the most heavily used in the district but, unfortunately, the most abused in the district as well.” He said a full re-design of the loos would be undertaken. “Our frontage is not large there, unfortunately, but we are looking at the potential provision of a new building. THat will also take account of the landscaping of the surrounding area,” said Mr Broggi. He said the nearby Morrisons store had been asked to open toilets in there. “But the only thing Morrisons’ staff say is their lack of retail space. “It is possibly their smallest store in the country. Store toilets have the same issues as we have, though.” Cllr Paul Wells (LD, Hotham) said: “THere are ongoing serious issues at that particular toilet block. Improved lighting around there would be a help and the tree overshadows the area. “Is there anything we can do to make a more attractive area for that set of loos?”
Mr Broggi also told the working group no more seasonal closure of toilets were planned. THis meant the loos at Culver Road in Felpham, which are being refurbished, and Pagham’s Sandy Road would stay open in winters – along with two others in the east of the district. “It is the council’s intention to open a dialogue with Pagham Parish Council with regard to potential future arrangements for the Sandy Road public conveniences,” he said. THe opening times would be 8am-8pm on May 1 to September 30 and 8am-5pm for the rest of the year. For the Waterloo Square toilets in Bognor Regis, Arun would keep them open while potential commercial uses of the site were explored. “THese toilets remain open to the public and the current intention is that they remain open for the foreseeable future,” said Mr Broggi. New toilets would be provided in the area if an alternative use was found for the current ones. THe toilets at Shrubbs Field in Middleton and Avisford Park and West Meads in Aldwick would be kept with help from the parish councils. At Snooks Corner in Felpham, the toilets would be closed but the toilets in the Lobster Pot café on the seafront would be available for the community to use. THe café owner will use the public toilets for storage in return, he said. Cllr Jim Brooks (I, Marine) welcomed the café’s decision but said he was worried it would become too busy in the summer.
Chance to nominate young people for community awards NOMINATIONS have opened for next year's Arun Youth Community Award. THe awards are for young people aged between 11-19 who deserve to be recognised in their communities. THey could have committed an act of bravery, volunteered their time to help others or perhaps their schoolwork has exceeded expectations. Bognor Regis Rotary Club's Peter Stemp said: "In 2015, the local Rotary clubs took on the running of this event and, in March, we hope to see even more deserving young people nominated. Planning is already well in hand,
with the presentation evening booked for March 13. "We hope you will agree just how important these awards have become recognising, as they do, the efforts and sacrifices made by young people in our area and help us to see even more young people at the evening than we had last year." Nomination forms have been widely distributed. But they can also be downloaded from the Arun Arun Youth Community Award website rayca.co.uk "We look forward to receiving your nominations," said Mr Stemp.
Plenty of geese flock to Pagham THOUSANDS of geese have returned to Pagham this winter. THe huge flock of Brent geese are foraging on the fields sought of Summer Lane and west of Pagham Road. A count of the black and white birds revealed 2,380 of them in the field behind Pagham Village Hall last THursday. Others are believed to have flown in from Siberia to join them every day. THe sight of the geese, who are regular winter visitors to the coastal area, has been noted by the Pagham and Aldwick Greenfields Movement (Pagam). Members have led the community campaign against large-scale housing development planned for the area. Pagam founder member Albert Homer said the geese had settled on the land which acted as a buffer zone between the Pagham Harbour local nature reserve and the built-up area of the village. "Arun District Council recently approved an outline planning
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` Bingo reception BINGO fans John and Virginia Keegan attended a parliamentary reception to celebate a large charity donation. THe couple were selected to attend the event at the Houses of Parliament for their commitment to Crown Bingo in Bognor Regis. Hosted by THe Bingo Association, it celebrated the charitable achievements of the bingo industry, with another successful year spent fundraising for the Variety children's charity. During the past four years, bingo operators have raised more than £1.3m for Variety. THe reception was attended by Variety ambassador Joe McFadden and several MPs. Joe McFadden said: "Im delighted to be able to lend my voice to a cause as vital as Variety's. "Vulnerable children are one of the most at risk groups in our society and I'm honoured to be able to champion their cause."
` Christmas appeal SALVATION Army members in Bognor Regis have launched their festive appeal. THey have received referrals for more than 150 children and are seeking new, unwrapped toys and gifts to ensure those who might not otherwise receive a gift will have a Christmas present. THe appeal runs until December 15 and donated items can be given to the Salvation Army shop at 35 Queensway until then or brought to the toy service at 10.30am this Sunday at THe Hub in Canada Grove.
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f A large crowd enjoyed Carols in the Park | Pic: Neil Cooper
Christmas night in park is success SOME 500 people brought the festive season to Hotham Park in Bognor Regis. THe bumper turnout ensured the latest Carols in the Park was a success in spite of the variable weather. THe park's bandstand and surrounding grassed area were swathed in lights. THis provided the perfect setting to sing traditional carols accompanied by the Chichester City Band. Last Sunday's occasion was held by the Hotham Park Heritage Trust and Bognor Regis Rotary Club. Anne Cranham, the trust's chairman, said: "THis was a very successful community event and I would like to thank all those involved. "THis includes the volunteers from both the trust and the Rotary club led by
Sue Harris, and the support from Arun and Bognor Regis councils, and several local businesses. "We look forward to all working together in the future and bringing people into the lovely setting that is Hotham Park." THe singing was led by some members of the London Olympics Gamemakers and community choirs in the area led by Margaret Murphy. Father Christmas arrived amid a fall of snow as the carol singing ended and all the children received light sticks to add to the occasion. Adding to the festive atmosphere, there were mince pies on offer, to accompany a variety of hot drinks which included delicious mulled wine.
Kate joins MP in Commons MP NICK Gibb was joined in parliament by a successful Bognor Regis businesswoman. Kate Eccles spent a day with the town's MP for the biggest work-shadowing event the House of Commons has seen. THe occasion was inspired by the centenary of the Qualification of Women Act which first allowed to stand for election as MPs. Its purpose was to persuade more women to stand for public office. Ms Eccles has stood as a Conservative candidate in Arun district and West
Sussex county elections. She runs a successful textiles business and is a university lecturer in business. Mr Gibb said: "Ensuring we have more women in Parliament is a priority for the House of Commons. "Events such as Ask her to stand can be hugely helpful in encouraging women from all walks of life to stand for election. "In the 2017 general election, 208 women were elected to Parliament - an all-time high and representing 32 per cent of MPs. But we need that figure to rise further."
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Pupils' quiet period with difference highlights the rights of children SILENCE spoke volumes for students at a Bognor Regis school. Twenty pupils at THe Regis School spent a day without speaking to show unity with a worldwide campaign to highlight the plight of children denied their rights to education, health and safety. THe students stood in solidarity and silence as a powerful representation of their passions and beliefs that children everywhere must have these rights upheld. THey include the right to be listened to and taken seriously, the right to protection and the right to an education. THe day of silence was a moving and humbling experience which the children valued. One of the students involved, Logan Rimmer Woods, said: "I took part in this campaign to portray how important it is for us as students to have a voice about all matters affecting us and to allow other voices to be heard." Mike Garlick, the school's principal, said: "As a rights respecting school and one which seeks to deliver an education with character, we are proud to uphold the rights of students." THe silence took place on UN world children's day and was part of a global campaign held by the WE movement. A scheme to combat period poverty has been adopted by THe Regis School. THe Red Box Project is aimed at helping disadvantaged girls to stay in school throughout the month. It collects donations of underwear and sanitary protection from members of the public
and places them into schools in red plastic boxes. When girls need the products, and are unable to access them at home, they can approach a member of staff and ask for the red box and take whatever they need to get through their period. THat could include whole packs of different absorbencies, night pads and even tampons, if required for PE. THe project also provides underwear and modesty bags. THe Regis School, in Westloats Lane, will have two red boxes - one in the sixth form study area and one in the medical department. Megan Bryant-Lawson, who chairs the student A Team at the school, said: "On behalf of the student A Team, I think that the Red Box Project is excellent. "As a rights respecting school, no girl should lose the right to her education because she cannot access sanitary products when needed. We are really pleased that our school has got involved in this project." THe school's health and wellbeing manager, Yola Harvey, said: "I am so very pleased to have the Red Box Project at THe Regis School. "Now every female student has access to sanitary products to help combat period poverty in our school community." Keen members at THe Regis School's accelerated reader scheme have enjoyed millions of words in the first two months of this term. Two of the top students are Eloisa
THorpe, 11, who has accumularted 6,448,124 words to earn her sapphire badge, and Freya Moores, also 11, who has accumulated 2,699,646 to reach emerald status. Eloisa said: "Being an accelerated reader is lots of fun, but as you start to earn more words for your word count, it gets harder because you've got to keep reading more and more books." Freya said: "I like finding new books to read, and my favourite books at the moment are the Lemony Snicket ones. "I've enjoyed earning the word count badges and can't wait to get the rest." THe legact of the London 2012 Olympics has continued at THe Regis School. THe school had students as young games makers at the paralympics. Its sixth paralympic sports day was planned and delivered by its 30 Year 9 sports leaders to help all students appreciate the ability of paralympians. THe event saw all but a handful of Year 7 students and most of Year 8 enjoy boccia, zone hockey, paralympic swimming, paralympic athletics and sitting volleyball. A school spokesman said: "THe sports leaders planned and delivered all five different sports, covering all the various roles from managing the children, doing results and officiating roles. "THey needed to adapt their competitions to the number of students in attendance."
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` Ban on parking DOUBLE yellow lines could be painted at two Aldwick road junctions. West Sussex County Council is proposing to bring in the parking ban where Furse Feld and Heghbrok Way and Furse Feld and Silverston Avenue meet. THe plans also ban vehicles from waiting at any time along the rest of the north side of Furse Feld from April 1 and September 30.
` Alcohol proposals MEHMET KARAKUS has applied to remove the condition on the premises licence of Best Kebab, in Queensway, Bognor Regis, to remove the need for a registered door supervisor when the business is open after 1am. It is able to sell alcohol until 4am on Fridays and Saturdays to be drunk on and off the premises.
` Anti-social youths AN ALARMED resident of Henry Street in Bognor Regis told police about youths banging on their property's window on November 23. On November 19, there was a report of youths knocking on the front door of a property in Mornington Crescent in Felpham and then throwing eggs.
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Arcade's cheer for Christmas CHRISTMAS has finally arrived at a Bognor Regis shopping area. Businesses in THe Arcade in the town centre have staged their first seasonal celebration. THe event was the first time in its 117year history that a special day had been held to showcase the shops and invite Father Christmas along. Matt Ellison, owner of THe Sweet Jar, said the occasion had been a success. "It's been good. It has certainly attracted people down here. A lot have come down to see what is going on. "THe Arcade is a beautiful building and a lot of the shopkeepers have been here a long time," he said. THe staging of the Christmas-themed day was typical of the efforts Arun District Council had made since it bought the building a year ago. "THe council have done really well since taking over," he said. "THere were a couple of council officers here this morning, which is good to see on a Saturday. "We were left out on a limb with the previous owners but the council is helping us, which is needed. It's not an easy game at the moment." THe build-up to the event began the previous Friday when attractive rows of white lights and garlands were switched on to blend in with the rest of the town centre's decorations. THe centrepiece of the day was the arrival of Father Christmas to his grotto in one of the premises converted for the day. Costumed characters added to the Dickensian flavour of the event. Free hot chestnuts and candy sticks were on offer to everyone - and a snow machine gave
visitors of all ages plenty to smile about. Among those who went along to THe Arcade was Mike Nettleton, 59, of North Bersted. He said: "THey have done a good job today, better than I thought. "THe lights look nice as well. THey really help THe Arcade to look good. "I've lived in the area for 20 years but I've not been down here recently. It certainly looks better than it did a year or two ago." Two of the other visitors who revelled in the fake snow were THe Regis School pupils, Kaylah Williams and Molly Buxton, both aged 15. Kaylah took the chance to use the artificial material for a unique set of shots for her GSCE photography course using Molly as her model in a series of dance poses as the 'snow' fell. "We have got our mock exam on Tuesday and Wednesday," said Kaylah. "THe subject is arrangements and I thought I would get take photographs in the fake snow. It's very seasonal and very different. "No-one else will have photographs like these. I just love doing photography," said Kaylah.
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Artists show off their work CREATIVE talents were on display as artists staged a Christmas trail for the second year. THe coastal art event saw six of them take the chance to show visitors the array of their skills. Stained glass, painted landscapes, ceramics, jewellery and textiles delighted those who went along to their studios. THe event took place for three days around last weekend and followed the success of the initial trail in 2017. In Barrack Lane, Colette Batho showed off her handmade jewellery. THe rings, necklaces and bracelets often involve stones like agate, garnet and sapphire. She said: "THe trail is all about enabling a group of artists to show off their work and bring it to the public's attention at a time when they might be interested in buying presents. "It enables them to buy something which is more special to them than going to a chain store. "Every piece of jewellery I make is different. I think of them as small sculptures in some respects. "I have always been drawn to stones of any sort - the pattern, the look and the shape of them and their geology. "It's really satisfying for me to make something, knowing where it is going. "I have a real connection with the person who is buying it. I feel a little piece of me goes with the jewellery." Jane Fowler had a range of her stained glass decorations and features on show
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` Carol service A CHARITY Christmas carol service is being held at St Mary Magdalene Church in South Bersted tonight. THe festive occasion will start at 7.45pm at the church in Bersted Street and will be in aid of Chestnut Tree House children's hospice. Festive guest contributions from Chichester City Band and others will ensure plenty of enjoyment.
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` Cycle path pledge A SENIOR councillor has pledged mistakes made when a coastal cycle path from Bognor Regis was created will not be repeated. The 4.5km cycle path opened last August at a cost of just over £2m £1.2m more than originally budgeted. Cllr Roger Elkins, who leads West Sussex County Council's highways and infrastructure work, said the problems which arose with the building of the new route between Flansham and Climping should be avoided in future. He has told the council's environment, communities and fire select committee he agreed with its findings after an investigation of the problems which occurred and confirmed they were being implemented on highway schemes. "The corporate communications team is fully integrated within the project teams to ensure that messages during construction of highways schemes are relayed to the stakeholder and community in an appropriate and timely manner," he said. "The director of highways and transport (Matt Davey) is working to ensure the governance which has been put in place (which includes ensuring teams submitting financial bids for external funding engage fully with the project delivery team, through the submission of business cases to the highways capital hub) is functioning as it should be, reducing the risk of the same issues arising again." The letter of assurance from Cllr Elkins was one of the three steps agreed by the committee after a review of the matter.
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Student group help drum out domestic abuse BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A SMALL but dedicated band of Chichester College students and staff defied the rain on Tuesday last week to help ‘drum out abuse’. The group came together for a special march, organised to raise awareness of domestic abuse and the work of Sussexbased charity RISE, which supports people affected by domestic abuse. Forced inside by driving rain and freezing temperatures, they marched around the college campus, making noise and shouting ‘At Chichester College, we say no! Domestic abuse has got to go’. Shelagh Legrave, chief executive of the Chichester College Group, was among those banging pots and pans. She said: “Domestic abuse is something we all need to take seriously, and it’s important we show our support for organisations such as RISE. “It was a shame the weather worked against us for our college march, but it was still heartening to see students and staff supporting us and making a lot of noise to help raise awareness. “We have a number of activities planned throughout the year, aimed at raising money as well as awareness
for RISE – which is our main charity for this academic year - and I hope the community will get behind our fundraising efforts as well!” The ‘drum out abuse march’ was inspired by the 18th century practice of ‘rough music’ – when villagers would surround the house of a known abuser and bang pots and pans to shame them into change. It was first RISE event organised at the college and is part of the 16-day action campaign ‘Activism Against GenderBased Violence’. Staff and students were joined by representatives from the charity, including fundraising manager KellyMarie Blundell. She said: "It is great to have Chichester College support for a vital issue, and to see students getting involved to put an end to domestic abuse. "So often, abusive relationships start when people are young, so this is a great opportunity to teach young people about the importance of healthy and safe relationships; as one of the placards says, abuse is not love." It’s estimated that one in three women in the world are affected by domestic abuse, with one in four impacted in Britain. To find out more about RISE, visit: riseuk.org.uk
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Snowdrop kids play at Base BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk SNOWDROP families were treated to a session at The Base skate park in Bognor Regis last month. The children enjoyed an amazing session at the site, riding scooters and being in wheelchairs on the slopes. Sussex Snowdrop trust ambassador Jess Breach, a Women’s England Rugby player from Chichester, also joined in the fun. Cllr Sandra Daniells, from Bognor Regis Town Council, who attended the session, said: "It was a really lovely event to be involved with. The children had a great time on the equipment and had lots of coaching from the professionals and Jess Breach.
"The Base is a great asset to Bognor Regis and it was great to see the children having fun." Pro riders, including Jamie Addison, who is second in the UK, together with Kai Laughton, Luke Potter and Brad Connors, put on an excellent display of their skills. Di Levantine, co-founder and chairman of the Sussex Snowdrop Trust, said: "It was such a delight to see the Snowdrop children enjoying the freedom of The Base. "These children have to cope with many challenges associated with a life-threatening or terminal illness. The staff here at The Base have been brilliant at making this visit so special. "These children are inspirational and we are so proud that we, at the trust, can make a difference to their lives through our incredible nurses and counsellor."
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` Budget shortfall WEST Sussex County Council’s budget shortfall for 2019/20 has risen from £8.3m to £10.2m since September. The rise has been blamed in part on the council removing a number of planned savings, which Jeremy Hunt, cabinet member for finance, said ‘realistically we won’t achieve’. This included the decision to extend housing-related support contracts for charities such as Crawley Open House and the Southdown’s Homelessness Prevention Partnership, to September, 2019, rather than cutting them in April. Assuming a 4.99 per cent rise in council tax in 2019/20, and 1.9 per cent each year until 2022/23, alongside planned savings of £25.2m, the total shortfall for the next four years stands at £66.3m. The gap was previously reported as being £52.9m. At a meeting of the performance and finance select committee last Thursday, members were told that the gap was ‘significant’ and ‘far from ideal’ but showed the difficulties faced when trying to balance a reduction in government funding with an increase in demand for services. Work is ongoing to close the gap and balance the council’s budget by February 15 – something it is legally required to do. West Sussex is in line for a share of a number of one-off grants announced by the government in October but has yet to receive firm information about the amounts. They include £475m in capital funding for schools, and £650m for adult social care. Mr Hunt told members that, as the grants would be a one-time deal, the council ‘cannot obviously make any long-term plans’.
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Social media idea to help combat isolation BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk
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Great support is backed by trust LIFE is looking Gr8 for support workers at the Aldingbourne Trust. Seven members of its staff helped to found the movement 18 months ago. More of those at the trust's support living premises of Milton Lodge in Bognor Regis have signed up recently as Gr8's work has spread nationwide. A trust spokesman said: "Gr8 is not like any other resource out there. It's for support workers and by support workers. "It's fun, interactive and encourages us all to be the very best we can be. "It's current and it's about what is important to support workers and the people they support right now." "It enables support workers to ask those questions they may not do
otherwise, discuss the things that concern them they may not feel comfortable doing elsewhere and to draw on the experience of others." The Gr8 support movement was set up by Paradigm learning disability training and development agency. It arose from a longstanding wish to do something to help support workers and to try to promote the positive side of support work. The network connects support workers across the country to share ideas, challenges, stories and best practice. The trust was one of the 21 organisations nationally which signed up to Gr8 when it started in May, 2017.
AN INITIATIVE encouraging elderly people to use social media so they can feel more involved in their community has been launched by the University of Chichester. The project was developed by students to help prevent isolation among older residents in West Sussex through the use of new technologies. Members of the Bognor Regis Hotham Park Heritage Trust were invited to join a pilot study, which taught basic smartphone and tablet use, as well as how to take photos and use Facebook. Postgraduate student Nicholas Jenner, of the MSc degree in Digital Marketing at the University’s Business School, developed the initiative as part of his dissertation. He said: “The response from everyone has been extremely positive. When we started the sessions, I asked the group to turn on a phone, take a photo, and then send it as an attachment in an email – and only two were able to do it. “It’s taken just three classes for those involved to feel much more confident on their phones and safer online.” The pilot sessions, attended by 15 trust members, were hosted in the university’s new Tech Park, located in Bognor Regis. Hotham Park Heritage Trust member Rosemary Warren said she hoped to learn how to use Facebook to communicate
more often with her family. She added: “There is a need for classes like this, and the students have been extremely patient and helpful. “It’s particularly useful for the trust as we want to build our own Facebook
page to publicise our events and more involvement from people in community.” To find out more about initiative, contact Nicholas Jenner nicholasjenner101@gmail.com
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also launched new Grace Church sites in Midhurst and in Havant. We are excited to have taken possession this year of the former Ambulance Station in Terminus Road – now called the Grace Centre! We see this as a facility to serve the community, so as well as meeting there on a Sunday morning, there will be many activities going on throughout the week.
Welcome to Grace Church By Alicia Denny GRACE CHURCH is a young and vibrant church with a vision to make a difference in a large area centred on Chichester and reaching from the South Downs to the sea. It is a multi-site church with one leadership and vision, with Sunday meetings held in four locations: Chichester, Bognor Regis, Midhurst and Havant. To find out more about how the church has grown and plans for its future, we asked its Lead Elder, David Thompson to answer a few questions:
How and when did Grace Church come to the Chichester and Bognor Regis area?
Grace Church met publicly for the first time in June, 2006. From small beginnings with a handful of people meeting at Oving Jubilee Village Hall, the church has continued to grow to over 400 people. By 2013 we were already having an impact on both Chichester and Bognor Regis, but all our Sunday services and other church activities happened in the old Grace Centre at the far end of Terminus Road. When that site was redeveloped into the Chichester Enterprise Gateway, it made sense to begin meeting in Bognor Regis as well as in Chichester. This move to Bognor Regis has enabled us to serve that community much more effectively. Over the last five years we have started the popular Little Bears toddler group and become a CAP Life Skills Centre. We have continued to grow and are now moving our Sunday venue to South Way Primary School so we can fit more people in. Chichester remains the hub of Grace Church and in the last three years we have
Where and when are meetings held?
` We’d love to meet you, so why not join us for one of our meetings. If you’d like to know more about a particular location, take a look at our website ( www. gracechurch together.org.uk) ` If you’ve got any questions, give us a call on 01243 778 500 or send us an email at info@ gracechurch together.org.uk
In Chichester we currently meet at Chichester High School, Kingsham Road at 11am each Sunday morning. However, in 2019 we will be opening our new Grace Centre in Terminus Road. In Bognor Regis, from December 16, we will be meeting at South Way Primary School in North Bersted at 10am each Sunday (with the exception of our carol service on December 23, which will start at 3.30pm). In Midhurst we meet weekly at Midhurst Rother College, North Street, and in Havant we meet at Warblington School, Southleigh Road. Each of these meetings start at 10am.
When many other churches are struggling to gain and keep worshippers, can you explain the success of Grace Church? Despite reports to the contrary the Christian church is thriving around the world and the UK is no different. Grace Church, like many churches around the UK, is on a mission to make Jesus Christ known today. The way we do this is by being highly relational both with members of our congregation, and
also with the wider community. The word Grace means receiving something that we didn’t earn and don’t deserve. The Christian message is that God has shown his grace to us by sending Jesus. Therefore, we love to demonstrate grace to our community through acts of kindness. For example, we regularly hold community events such as fun days, BBQs and this year’s successful ‘Screen on the Green’ open air cinema event. I guess people often ask why we are doing these things and that is an opportunity to tell them about God’s unconditional love. We also run Alpha Courses for people who want to find out more. We find that there is a real hunger in our society for friendship and a feeling of belonging. Therefore, we work hard to make sure that church is not just about turning up to a service, but about building relationships and being part of a community. Once people come, they don’t want to leave!
Do you have plans to expand any further? We launched our Havant site during 2018, so it is exciting to see this becoming established in the year ahead. We have no immediate plans to add more sites, but there are always opportunities to expand into new ways of serving the community. We are looking forward to being able to run groups, courses and events in our new Grace Centre.
Are the meetings open to all ages and will people find a warm welcome? Absolutely! There is a huge diversity of people at Grace Church, including all ages. Just come as you are – everyone is welcome at Grace Church!
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Tucked away in pretty St Peter’s and just a stroll away from Priory Park, Chichester’s Posh Beauty Medispa & Salon is a small but perfectly formed refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Founded by Chichester-born Jude Hill who, after many years of working alongside major players in the industry, came back home and brought her expertise to the city. “I literally eat, sleep and live for beauty. Integrity and high standards are the cornerstone values of my salon. I want every client to be wowed with every treatment, every visit.” And wowed they are, not just the clients, but the beauty industry too.
Jude focusses on a tailored approach to treatments, “Each client receives a completely bespoke service and we can tailor specific treatment plans for each individual depending on their skin concerns. It can be very confusing to understand what treatment does what, but we’re always happy to explain and advise.”
“The go-to girl for top to toe perfection” is how UK glossy, Glamour magazine, describes Jude. An accolade which speaks volumes about this skincare expert’s passion and natural flair for beauty. Fashion-bible Vogue magazine joins in the praise too, “Jude’s enthusiasm is infectious and her high quality spray tans will leave you with a flawless glow”. She’s quite simply one of the best around.
“[Jude is] the go-to girl for top to toe perfection”
Not only can Jude refresh the most lacklustre complexion, but she can also apply those rejuvenation skills to her own business. The wellestablished salon relaunched at the end of November with a whole new look of its very own, from new branding (seen here) to the interior which has undergone a luxe transformation and features furnishings by British design company Liang & Eimil.
Posh Beauty is everything your body could ask for, from top to toe, neatly packaged up in an intimate and luxurious setting. For a complimentary consultation to discuss your requirements and to find the perfect treatment for you, call Jude today and take the first step towards becoming your very best self.
Being both a salon and a medispa offers Posh Beauty’s clientele a wealth of choice. The salon side offers treatments for essential beauty maintenance using the highest quality products while Jude’s hand-picked and highly qualified medical aesthetics ‘medispa’ team can deliver some of the most effective tried and tested non-surgical treatments available on the market today. These rapid and safe methods revitalise the face and significantly reduce the signs of ageing. They are proud to be able to offer treatments from some of the world’s best - 3JUVE, Alumier and CACI to name but a few.
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ONCE UPON A DEADPOOL (15) Tues: 8pm RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET (PG) Fri: 2.30pm, 4.45pm Sat & Sun: 10.45am, 1.45pm, 4.45pm Mon: 2.15pm, 4.45pm Tues: 1.45pm, 5pm Wed & Thur: 5.15pm
The Old Man and the Gun
ROBERT REDFORD stars in the final performance of his illustrious career in the mostly true story of Forrest Tucker. Based on his incredible life, The Old Man And The Gun follows Tucker from his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are detective John Hunt, who becomes captivated with Forrest's commitment to his craft, and a woman, who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.
FANTASTIC BEASTS THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD (12A) Fri-Mon: 7.45pm Mon-Thur: 1.30pm NATIVITY ROCKS! (U) Sat & Sun: 10.30am, 12.45pm, 3pm
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Release date: December 7 Cinema: Chichester Cinema at New Park Tickets: www.chichestercinema. org Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
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BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (12A) Fri: 1.30pm, 7.30pm
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Chichester City Band St Paul's, Churchside, Chichester PO19 6FT chichestercityband@gmail.com
MORTAL ENGINES (12A) Sat & Sun: 5.15pm, 8.15pm Mon: 2pm, 5.15pm, 8.15pm Tues: 2.15pm, 5.30pm, 8.30pm Wed & Thur: 5.30pm, 8.15pm
A POPULAR concert will return to Chichester this Christmas. The Chichester City Band will be performing at St Paul's on Friday, December 14, at 7.30pm. It will also feature the Junior Band and seasonal refreshments. The group's long-serving trombonist, Don Webb, has chosen the evening to make his final bow after more than 30 years of loyal and dedicated service. Tickets for the evening are priced at £10 (£8 conc.) and accompanied under 14s can go for free. They are available at the door. Online purchases are available at a slightly discounted rate via the Facebook page.
THE GRINCH (U) Fri: 5.15pm Sat & Sun: 11.45am SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE (PG) Sat & Sun: 2.15pm Wed & Thur: 2.15pm, 4.45pm AQUAMAN (12A) Wed & Thur: 8pm
Chichester Cinema listings from Dec 7 FRI, DEC 7 13.00 The Old Man & the Gun (12A) 13.30 Classic Comedy (Marx Bros) 15.15 The Captain (15) 18.00 The Old Man & the Gun 20.15 Suspiria (15) SAT, DEC 8 13.45 Duck Soup (U) 15.45 The Old Man & the Gun 18.00 The Old Man & the Gun 20.15 The Old Man & the Gun
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Mortal Engines Release date: December 8 Cinema: Picturedrome Tickets: www.picturedromebognor.com Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy AFTER the “Sixty Minute War” plunged Earth into chaos, humans were forced into a new way of life, developing technology to enable cities to move across the globe in search of smaller town prey to consume. The story follows lowly London apprentice Tom Natsworthy and the mysterious scar-faced Hester Shaw, who are thrown together by fate when expelled from the speeding city of London by explorer “hero” Thaddeus Valentine. Cast into the wilderness, they’re hell-bent on revenge, but the stakes are high when they find cyborg bounty hunter Shrike on their trail. In a world where the heroes and even the cities are far from immortal, it's all about survival as Tom and Hester must avoid Shrike while finding a way to disrupt London’s power-hungry plan to use a secret weapon that threatens untold destruction.
SUN, DEC 9 12.00 The Old Man & the Gun 14.00 The Nutcracker (Royal Ballet) 17.15 The Old Man & the Gun 19.30 Suspiria MON, DEC 10 13.30 The Old Man & the Gun (Subs) 16.00 Duck Soup 18.00 The Captain 20.45 The Old Man & the Gun TUE, DEC 11 13.00 The Captain 15.30 The Old Man & the Gun 18.15 A Christmas Carol (S. Callow) 20.30 The Old Man & the Gun WED, DEC 12 12.00 The Old Man & the Gun 14.00 Suspiria 17.00 The Old Man & the Gun THU, DEC 13 13.00 The Old Man & the Gun 15.15 Suspiria 18.15 The Old Man & the Gun 20.30 The Old Man & the Gun
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Time for a trip to Neverland New Theatre Royal 20-24 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth PO1 2DD Tel: 023 9264 9000 www.newtheatreroyal.com
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Time to move on The Enormous Room Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP Tel: 01243 781312 www.cft.org.uk AN EPIC production which has thrilled audiences in London is making its way to Chichester. The Enormous Room, from Stopgap Dance Company, returns to the stage at Chichester Festival Theatre from Thursday, December 13, to Saturday, December 15, following its London launch at the Sadler’s Wells. Their latest epic production features the infamous and influential David Toole, a gripping disabled performer, who, alongside Stopgap’s rising star, Hannah Sampson, play a father and daughter living through their own, very different experiences of grief. Combining exquisite detail in movement with evocative text, music and design, The Enormous Room takes the audience somewhere in between this world and the next. It contains some spectacular heartfelt dance from a diverse and talented cast of dancers. Dave’s wife, Jackie, has died, but he still sees her everywhere. David Toole performs the role of Dave, adding to a distinguished career that includes a prominent solo in the 2012 Paralympic opening ceremony
and the landmark 2004 film from DV8, The Cost Of Living. Sam is played by Hannah Sampson, a young dancer with Down’s syndrome who has received over 10 years of professional training with Stopgap Dance Company. The interactions between David Toole and Sampson demonstrate their onstage chemistry, which has been evident since initial rehearsals and workshops of this production. David and Hannah are joined by non-disabled dancers Amy Butler (the rehearsal director of Chotto Desh by Akram Khan) and Hannah Rotchell or Elia Lopez (Hannah for Cambridge, Bristol and Chichester shows, and Elia for Chester and Leeds shows), who take the roles of Jackie as Sam’s mother and Dave’s wife respectively. Lucy Bennett, Stopgap’s artistic director and choreographer for The Enormous Room, chose to have two performers play Jackie to illustrate the subjective nature of memory. The Cambodian wheelchair dancer Nadenh Poan plays Chock, a Puck-like presence who orchestrates the collision between this world and the next. Christian Brinklow from Great Yarmouth plays the role of Tom, who offers his friend, Sam, a chance to escape sadness. Thoughtful, moving and uplifting, The Enormous Room is a show about saying goodbye and moving on.
THIS year, Peter Pan is getting ready to fly into the New Theatre Royal as it stages its biggest Christmas Season yet. The show, which will run from Thursday, December 13 to Monday, December 31, stars New Theatre Royal favourite, Timothy Lucas, who wowed audiences as Frederick in last year’s hit production of Beauty and the Beast. Timothy will play Captain Hook and joins the production straight from the UK tour of Cilla the Musical. Speaking of his return to Portsmouth, Timothy said: “I can’t wait to bring this iconic story to the stage of the beautiful New Theatre Royal. The script, the designs, the cast all look set to be stunning.” Also starring are Hannah McIver as Wendy, Samuel Bailey as Peter, and musical and stand-up artist Ariane Barnes as Lily, who joins from Showstoppers The Improvised Musical. Speaking about playing the part of Wendy, Hannah said: “There’s a bit of
Wendy, Peter and Hook in all of us, in how we come to terms with growing up. Audiences are in for a treat.” Joining them will be musical theatre actors Yasmine Gazzal as Tinker Bell, Joshua Crowther as Smee, Molly Cattanach as Mrs Darling, Rebecca Frew as Starkey, Liam Glyd as Neptune and Harry Robinson as Blackbeard. The production is led by one of the UK’s leading Christmas show writers, Scott Ramsay, who is also director of the New Theatre Royal. “It’s going to be a hugely magical and stirring show, for audiences of all ages,"
he said. "We’ve secured a richly diverse and talented cast to bring this evocative tale to life, and for audiences to identify with. As well as our wonderful professional cast, we’re also weaving in young performers from the local area to play the Darling brothers and Lost Boys.” Peter Pan is presented by arrangement with the Great Ormond Street Children’s Charity. Tickets range from £10 to £29. Visit www.newtheatreroyal.com or call the box office on 02392 649000 to book tickets.
Highlight of the week Dissecting America Rich Hall Worthing Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbott Road, Worthing, BN11 1HQ Tel: 01903 206206 www.worthingtheatres.co.uk ENJOY a night of comedy with popular American comedian Rich Hall, who ends the show in a celebration of Americana music. Never has there been a better time to be an American comedian in the UK. Hall’s precision dismantling of the tenuous relationship between the two countries is as freewheeling and deadly accurate as ever. This Hoedown tour begins as a withering dissection of Trump’s
America and all of its twists and turns, but ends up in a celebration of Americana. There is stand-up, improvised ballads, cracking good musicianship, and ultimately a hilarious, foot-stomping good time. Rich will take to the stage on Thursday, December 13, at Worthing’s Assembly Hall. Rich’s most recent critically acclaimed BBC Four documentaries, Rich Hall’s Countrier Than You and Rich Hall’s Presidential Grudge Match, as well as his BBC Radio 4 series Rich Hall’s (US Election) Breakdown and Rich Hall’s (US) Breakdown, have built him a whole new legion of followers, as have his appearances on BBC One’s Have I Got News For You and BBC Two’s QI.
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Enchanting ice rink in city's special park
CHiCE - Chichester Ice Rink Priory Park, Chichester PO19 1NS enquiries@chice.uk www.chice.uk A MAGICAL wonderland has come to Priory Park in Chichester with a festive ice rink. An area of the park has been transformed with glittery lights, warming fires and an ice haven.
After months of planning, CHiCE Chichester Ice Rink has officially opened and welcomed in members of the public to skate their way through the festive season. The deluxe ice rink is the creation of Edward White, who has produced a sophisticated and elegant event offering something for everyone. Visitors can skate in the magical atmosphere of Priory Park nestled in the
quaint, exquisite food huts including a grill, a bar and Priory Park's own Fenwick's Cafe. There's plenty on offer, from mulled wine, sausages, cake and hot chocolates. There is also a soft play area for toddlers, and plenty of seating indoors and out, for those who just wish to spectate. The ice rink has a soft glow of light which reflects off the ice and gives it a delicate, opulent glow, further enhancing the festive feel. Outside, the seating area is covered and twinkles in the night with a dusting of fairy lights, a spiral lit tree and fire heaters. Enjoy a skating session on the gleaming ice by day, or book an evening session to see the park lit up at night. Prices start from just ÂŁ9 for a 45 minute skate. To book or for more information, visit: www.chice.uk
city of Chichester. The spectacular rink is surrounded by hundreds of twinkling fairy lights and features a glittering spiral Christmas tree. For those wishing to take part in skating, the enchanting iced area is big enough for over 100 guests to elegantly skate around the rink as a family, duet or solo, whether a novice or experienced. For anybody who feels more like Bambi on ice, there is still plenty to do with
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Cod chips in for a bubbly treat Cecile surprised the audience by asserting the best pairing for Champagne is fish and chips
" Our very own bon vivant gets to grips with all the best buys."
By Martin Lury martin.lury@me.com CHAMPAGNE Cécile was back in town last week to give her pre-Yuletide address at the M&S trimestral wine-tasting event in downtown Chichester. Cécile Bergart is like Bacchus reincarnated, but oozing Gallic charm and wit accompanied by a touch of sauce to boot! True to form, she began by talking Champagne in the shape of a Louis Vertay Brut NV priced at just £20. Soft creamy mousse is a distinctive feature of this elegant, pleasingly rounded Champagne made from the classic blend of Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay with red berry and peach flavours to the fore. In terms of food pairings, Cécile proceeded to explain that bubbles go with all extremes and pair well with
smoked salmon, crisps, all pastries, mini-quiches and sausage rolls, but surprised the audience by asserting that the best pairing for Champagne is that quintessentially English dish of fish and chips - quelle surprise! At this juncture, M&S’s wine guru Ranjit was able to announce that a twenty-five per cent off six bottles or more offer at M& S would be available until December 4, so this bubbly could just cost three fivers! We next sampled a Rabl Grüner Veltliner Kamptal of Austrian provenance priced at £9.50, an alternative to Sauvignon Blanc with refreshing wake-up acidity and one to pair with goat’s cheese. A Barossa Chardonnay from South Australia proved to be eminently drinkable on its own, being a New World Chardonnay and lightly oaked with a hint of creaminess with lower acidity and more volume of flavour and a good pair to Christmas turkey or seafood and priced at ten pounds - crisp and fruity
and very much to my taste! As we moved on to reds, a Le Vieux Grès Côtes Du Rhône Villages priced at £12 and one to decant proved to be savoury and herby and one to pair with Lincolnshire sausages - hey bangers and mash! Next a Bordeaux blend of the three most common varieties in the form of a Kendal Lodge Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc from the prized Stellenbosch area of South Africa priced at a tenner had quality velvety tannins, was delightfully smooth and would pair well with any red meat roast. The pièce de résistance, nonetheless , was a half-bottle of 2012 L’Or du Ciron Sauternes which was delectably refined and would ideally complement Wensleydale cheese, Roquefort or Foie Gras and priced at £12 50, a must for your Christmas hamper. Merci Cécile et Joyeux Noël, tout le monde!
Main dish of the week Slow cooker pork shoulder Ingredients: • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1½kg piece pork shoulder • 250ml white wine • 250ml chicken stock • 4 bay leaves • 2 sprigs of rosemary • 1 tsp black peppercorns • 1 garlic bulb Method: 1. Remove the fat from the pork shoulder (you can get your butcher to do this bit for you). Season the pork with salt and
pepper then heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium to high heat. Brown the pork shoulder on all sides then transfer to a slow cooker. Add all the other ingredients, then cook on low for 6-8 hours until the meat pulls apart when pressed with two forks. 2. Remove the meat, place on a plate and shred it with two forks. Remove the herbs from the sauce and squeeze the garlic cloves out of their skins back into the pot. Put the meat back into its sauce for wonderfully tender and moist slow cooker pork. Serve as an alternative to your Sunday roast with roasted new potatoes, or with a big green salad, mustard and warmed baguettes.
Dessert of the week Apple Pie Ingredients: • 225g plain flour • 140g butter or margarine • 3 large cooking apples • 2 tbsp honey • Pinch of cinnamon • Pinch of mixed spice • 1 egg, beaten • Crème fraîche, vanilla ice cream or natural yogurt, to serve Method: 1. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. To make the pastry, sift the flour into a large mixing bowl and add the butter or margarine. Using your fingers, mix together until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. 2. Add about 3 tbsp cold water – 1 tbsp at a time – to bind the mixture into a ball. Then wrap it in cling film and leave to chill in the fridge while you prepare the apples, or for 30 mins if you have time.
3. While the pastry is chilling, core the apples, then cut into even-sized chunks so they all cook in the same amount of time. Put the apples into the pie dish, drizzle over the honey and add the cinnamon, mixed spice and about 2 tbsp water. 4. Roll out the pastry on a floured work surface until it is large enough to cover the pie dish. Using the rolling pin, carefully lift the pastry and lay it over the top of the apple mixture. Carefully trim off the excess pastry (this can be rerolled and cut into shapes to decorate the pie crust if you like) and press the pastry edges onto the dish to create a seal. 5. Make a small cut in the pastry so that the air can escape during cooking, then brush with beaten egg to glaze. 6. Bake the pie in the oven for 20-30 mins until the pastry is golden and sandy in appearance and the apple filling is bubbling and hot. Serve while still warm with crème fraîche, ice cream or natural yogurt.
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playing in the background. A plentiful menu offers a huge range of Mediterranean starters, mezes, tapas dishes, main courses and desserts.The restaurant is fully licensed, with a good choice of wines, beers and Sangria, its is heated for the winter, air conditioned for the summer, or you can also eat Al Fresco in the courtyard garden. Delevante are always delighted to host a tapas banquet for large parties, and regularly put on special Flamenco nights for those diners who like a bit of added entertainment. These evenings get booked up quickly, so make sure to grab your table early. Open six days a wee, from Tuesday to
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Sunday, between 12pm and 10pm (10.30pm on Fridays and Saturdays). For more information, or to make a reservation, please call: 01243 788700 or visit the Delevante Facebook page: @Delevantechichester or email: info@ delevante.co.uk
A taste of the Med Delevante Victoria Court, 24 St Pancras, Chichester PO19 7LT 01243 788700 info@delevante.co.uk A WARMING new restaurant has opened in Chichester, bringing the taste of the Mediterranean to the city with a range of tapas and speciality dishes from the region. Delevante opened two weeks ago and found the demand for a table was so great they had to hold two opening nights.
The original restaurant in Selsey, Viento Delevante, is already well established and much loved and this second branch has stepped into the vacant site of the old El Castizo restaurant at 24 St Pancras. The entrance takes you through a quaint and pretty courtyard and down an old stone staircase at the back of Victoria Court. These steps lead to a warm, inviting, cosy space with arched ceilings and painted stone walls, making any visitor feel they are in a real Spanish casa. The ambience is only enhanced by the sound of soft Spanish guitar music
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Tues, Weds & Thurs 12noon to 10pm Fri,Sat & Sun 12noon to 10.30pm Viento De Levante, Victoria Court, 24 St Pancras, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7LT Email: info@delevante.co.uk Book a table now: 01243 788700 Find us on & @Delevantechichester
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Arcade's hidden treasures worth exploring ARUNDEL has many hidden treasures in its side streets and one gem not to be missed is The Old Print Works Shopping Arcade on the north side of Tarrant Street. This atmospheric building in the town centre was once the home to newspaper printing presses but now it's making headlines for those in the know
who visit its 15 specialist independent outlets for a great shopping experience under one roof. As it's indoors, you can browse to your heart's content whatever the weather and it's a place where you can be assured of service with a smile from the community of traders who offer a wide range of unusual and attractive goods both as gifts or treats for yourself. Christmas is an ideal time to discover items not usually found on the high street, such as leather bags, retrostyle homewares and clothing, vinyl records and art, while other businesses include picture framing and personal counselling.
Original art and gifts at A1 Art Gallery Tel: 07787 080238 www.a1artgallery.co.uk
Vintage and retro still in fashion Tel: 01903 920436 www.retroesqueuk.com @RetroesqueUK IF MODERN fashions are not your style and you hanker after the elegance and femininity of the dresses of 1940s and 1950s, Retroesque is a one-stop shop for lovers of the era of the Goodwood Revival. Victoria, the owner of Units 8 and 9 at The Old Print Works, is living her childhood dream, having been brought up hearing her dad and aunt talking of Tommy Steele and similar rock and roll and big band stars. Now anyone can dress
to impress at parties, weddings and other occasions in new outfits, which copy the clothes and aura of 70 years ago, plus shoes, matching bags and accessories to complete the look. Seamed tights and holdups are popular buys for Christmas but the shop is open all year round, stocks up to size 26 and has a website showing the wide range available and proving these wearable modern clothes still have a certain something. Visit www.retroesqueuk. com to see how going backwards is the way forward.
QUIRKY bespoke handcrafted gifts sit alongside original oil paintings in the most recent addition to the businesses in The Old Print Works - A1 Art Gallery at number 6. The philosophy of this independent boutique gallery is to encourage people to buy art and expand their artistic enjoyment in a friendly environment. The gallery started in Crawley, but moved in October to Arundel, where
discerning customers are gradually discovering the range of works on display which are by artists, principally from Eastern Europe and Russia, who have established international reputations and create pictures in a variety of modern styles. For anyone looking for unusual Christmas ideas, a range of candles, candlesticks, ceramics, decanters and glasses and wooden items complement the paintings, which can also be viewed online at: www. a1artgallery.co.uk
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Bespoke framing and gifts Tel: 01903 884220 www.arundelframing.com PERSONAL service from an independent family business is one of the reasons for the continuing success of Arundel Framing, according to Jackie, who has been at Units 1-4 of The Old Print Works, with her partner, Richard, for 20 years. The couple offer a choice of 1,500 types of moulding in materials ranging from traditional woods to aluminium as well as speciality glass. As well as local artists looking for the finishing touch to one of their works and people wanting to frame a print or poster, the on-site workshop can mount
objects for display such as football shirts or memorabilia. Open seven days a week, currently Arundel Framing has popular Christmas gifts including glassware and ceramics, made by Arundel-area craftsmen, and greeting cards with designs by leading artists.
Celebrity Kim is customer at Abi-K - Kimono Silk Accessories
Tel: 07711 782678 www.abi-k.com @abiKdesign THE UNIQUE Japanese silk fashion accessories produced by Abi Keefe have been endorsed by celebrity Kim Wilde but these luxurious artisan products are available for all to buy at Unit 10 in The Old Print Works. Abi, who trained as a jeweller, uses colourful, opulent raw materials, some decades old, that were originally obi - kimono sashes, many of which
were kept for ceremonial occasions. Because of this heritage and their elaborate designs, every bag, purse or cushion created is different. Having cut the fabric of her choice, Abi sends them to a small workshop in London where luxury leather and bespoke buttons, both from independent suppliers in Brighton, are added to make the finished products for opulent displays in Arundel which Kim likens to a sweet shop. Some of her range is also available online at: www.abi-k.com
The Old Print Works Shopping Arcade From collectables to couture. 10 specialist trades in one location.
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Community News & Views THANKS to the local community, over the past few months St Wilfrid’s Hospice has made incredible progress towards its target to build a new hospice in Bosham. THe F G Woodger Trust has confirmed a further grant, to bring its overall donation to the DreamBuilding appeal to an amazing £1million. Soon after, everyone at the hospice welcomed news that the trustees of THe H. B. Allen Charitable Trust had chosen to award a grant of £500,000 to the appeal, one of the trust’s final grants as it winds up this year. St Wilfrid's chief executive, Alison Moorey, said: "We are incredibly grateful to the trustees of both THe F G Woodger Trust and THe H. B. Allen Charitable Trust for their overwhelming generosity. "THese grants have made a significant contribution to our appeal and brought our remaining fundraising target to just under £1 million." Angela Wormald, who chairs the hospice's trustees, added: "THe support of these two charitable trusts comes at a crucial time for us, as we have just four months to go to meet our target. "I would like to thank them, on behalf of our trustees, for endorsing our appeal so generously." St Wilfrid’s Hospice started the journey to create a new, modern hospice in 2015 with a search for a suitable new site. Great progress has been made on the construction of the new hospice, and staff and volunteers are looking forward to being ready to open the doors to patients next spring. THe hospice launched its fundraising appeal - DreamBuilding – in 2017 and now has just four months to raise the final £954,000. Everyone at St Wilfrid's is calling upon individuals and local businesses to get behind their local hospice and help create this dream.
NEW MARTIAL arts sessions in Bognor Regis are boosting selfdefence and self-confidence. THe classes are a joint initiative between the Guardian Angels group run by Joee Nash, pictured above right, and Mark Foster's Tao Dragons Mixed Martial Arts. THe first sessions have attracted three regular attendees. Joee and Mark are looked for more to join them and reap the benefits of improving their fitness and staying safer. Joee said: "We are on a mission to grow these groups and gather more mental health warriors to help support them with their daily struggles. "THose who are coming to the groups enjoy being with likeminded people who they don't feel are watching them all the time. It gives them the confidence to deal with situations and learn how to keep safe as well. "It will build their confidence to go out and do things they would not normally do. It is also a sense of belonging, which they may not have had before." Mark has plenty of experience in passing on his martial arts know-how. He runs 13 classes each week as a business with a total of 100 students. But the sessions he is staging with Guardian Angels are free because he believes in the work Joee is doing to raise awareness of mental health matters like anxiety and depression. "It's all about self-preservation and self-defence," said Mark. "I use the sessions to show blocks, kicks, punches and spatial awareness. I give people the confidence to make the right decisions in situations where they might feel under threat whether to walk away or how to defend themselves if they need to." Chokes, grabs, pinches and weapons defence have also featured in the initial sessions. THey are held from 1pm-2pm on THursdays at Dream Fitness in Bognor Regis High Street. Mark can be contacted on 07950 031280 or facebook.com/TaoDragonsMAA/
HEADTEACHER Joe Knutson provided a tour of Bognor Regis Nursery School and Children's Centre for the town's MP. Mr Gibb, MP for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, enjoyed the chance to sit in on a class, pictured above, where he listened to a round of story-telling composed and enacted by the children themselves. "It was a pleasure to visit the Bognor Regis Nursery School to see their impressive facilities and hardworking staff. THank you in particular to the children who let me sit in on their class. "I was glad to see that dinosaurs have not lost their appeal," he said. Established in 1946, the
nursery school provides education for children aged three to five, while its children's centre caters to those aged up to three years. Both components at the Victoria Drive premises were rated as 'outstanding' in their most recent Ofsted inspections. * Mr Gibb visited Dream Fitness in Bognor Regis for small business Saturday last weekend. He met its owners, Gary and Holly Kellaway, who opened it in the High Street in 2014, and have led its expansion to 2,000 members. THey recently opened a second gym in Selsey. Mr Gibb said: "I always admire people who risk everything to set up their own business."
TOMORROW sees a members' musical evening at Bognor Regis Music Club. Club member Alison Blenkinsop, pictured above, has put together a programme of vocal and instrumental items performed by her fellow members. THose taking part are singers Jonathan Barry, Rebecca Grove, Barbara Leech, John Luck, Louise Russell and Joanna Wright; pianists Pauline Hastings, Jack Izatt, Margaret Lloyd, Rosemary Osmon and Alison Blenkinsop; clarinettists Gordon Egerton and John McSweeney and oboist Mike Compton. Music club chairman Chris
Coote said: "Our music club is unusual in that we hold members' evenings during the year when club members can perform to a sympathetic audience. "I am pleased that Alison Blenkinsop has put together such a varied programme for us. "Some members will be performing at the club for the first time and we hope very much that they will enjoy the experience." THe event is at the club's concert room at 2 Sudley Road. Entry is at the door and £6 members, £8 visitors and £4 students. More details from BognorRegisMusic.org.uk
SELFISH drivers have been criticised at the start of the police's Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-drivers. A total of 26 arrests were made in the first 48 hours of the campaign. Chief Inspector Andy Gooch, of the Surrey and Sussex Roads Policing Unit, which runs the initiative, said: “To have made so many arrests in such a short space of time – just days after we publicised our messaging around the risks of drink and drug-driving – is quite unbelievable. “Driving under the influence of drink or drugs is stupid, it’s selfish and it’s downright shameful, and anyone caught and convicted will be held accountable for their actions. "Not only can you expect a lengthy ban, a hefty fine and possibly a prison sentence, you’ll also get a criminal record, which could affect your job, your future insurance costs and your travel prospects. "Worse still, you could kill yourself or someone else – last year in Sussex 13 people died in collisions which involved a drinkdriver. Is it really worth it? We can assure you it’s not.” THe 26 arrests were made in Sussex last weekend and further statistics will be published as the campaign continues until its conclusion on January 1. In line with previous campaigns, police will also publish details of those convicted, including their name, age, address and occupation. Chief Insp Gooch added: “While this is a dedicated campaign which occurs twice a year during peak periods – at Christmas and in the summer – we will still respond to reports of drink and drug-drivers as part of our routine policing 365 days a year.” He urged drivers who were going to consume drink or drugs to plan ahead – walk home, book a taxi, take public transport or get a lift with someone sober. No-one should get into a vehicle with a person they know is over the limit. Anyone planning to drive after ‘just a couple’ was also more than likely to be over the legal limit. THey should also be mindful of the amount of time it took for substances to leave their body. THose who drive under the influence of drink or drugs potentially risk at least a 12-month ban, an unlimited fine, a possible prison sentence, and a criminal record. People in Sussex can text officers on 65999 with the details of people they suspect of drink or drug-driving, or call 999 if they know someone is driving illegally.
MORE than 50 members of Bognor Regis Twinning Association drank to the continued popularity of one of its annual events. THey enjoyed this year's Beaujolais Nouveau Bistro, pictured above, held at the Rowland Rank Centre in Aldwick. James Clevett, the association's press officer, said: "THis is an annual luncheon to celebrate the arrival of the French new season's wine - beaujolais nouveau - and also to remember and drink a toast to St Maur des Fosses, Bognor Regis's first twin town, which is located close to Paris." THe formal tie dates back to 1980 and Bognor Regis is also twinned with two German towns, Weil am Rhein, situated close to the Swiss border, and Trebbin, near Berlin. Alternate exchange visits take place between the towns. THe association also holds various social events and outings throughout the year. THese include festive celebrations such as a visit to Bath's Christmas market and a morning of Christmas cheer at the chairman's home. Potential members can visit the association's website bognortwinning.co.uk - or enquire at the town hall or library.
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Buildings were home from home for children Town's seafront was the location of landmark convalescent homes HOW MANY people can remember Cambridge or Surrey House? Not many of you I suspect so that is why I thought this week we could have a look at just a few buildings which have been demolished. We start with an original construction on THe Esplanade, that of Cambridge House in Clarence Road, which was known as the Richmond Boarding House when it was built in 1840. It continued under this name and usage until it was acquired in 1905 by a trust that was responsible for the Victorian Convalescent Home on the seafront. THe Richmond Boarding house eventually became known as Surrey Children’s Home, which opened in 1905. Princess Alexander of Teck (sister-in-law of the future Queen Mary) officially opened the Surrey Children’s Home on April 6, 1906. It was a real royal occasion. THe town was decorated with flags and garlands and three triumphal arches were erected. One arch in London Road, another in the High Street, and the third on the seafront was built specifically by the local fishermen. Even the local sand artist got in on the scene by inscribing a welcome to Princess Alexander of Teck on the beach. Unfortunately, what he inscribed is not recorded. Princess Alexandra and her husband arrived
in the area by horse and carriage, at 12.55pm amid great jubilation in the town. Following a tour of the building and signing herself simply 'Alice' in the visitors’ book, she and her husband left the town to return to Arundel in a horsedrawn carriage from where they took the train back to London. THe Surrey Children’s Home was to become a home for children and 'women with infants'. THis building, which stood in its own grounds, was to accommodate a matron with staff to care for 15 children and eight women and infants. It would appear Sir Max Waechter, who was a Richmond banker, provided the money for this home. He was also involved in the provision of money for the building of another two homes on the promenade. Cambridge House was not built until 1930 on the same site following the closure and demolition of the previous building. After eight months of construction, Sir Jeremiah Colman, who had provided £12,500 towards the total cost of £13,000 to erect this building, officially opened it on May 18, 1931. Sir Jeremiah was chairman of J & J Colman Ltd, the mustard company. THe architect was GH Whittaker FRIBA who had added extensions to the Surrey Children’s Home. It was built by a company named Trollope and Colls, from Dorking, who used Dorking brick
One girl was sent to recover in Bognor Regis with four homing pigeons to let her father know she had arrived
f An entrance to a Victorian convalescent home in the town
f Cambridge House on Bognor Regis seafront
for the construction. Cambridge House was to become a very popular children’s holiday home. It was leased to London County Council in 1949 and the number of children who regularly arrived here by coach fortnightly to convalesce became a regular sight in the town. Many of these children would experience their first sight of the sea and would then enjoy their visit while they recuperated from illness. THere was a press report in September, 1963, about a young girl who was leaving her parents at County Hall, Westminster. THe young girl had four pigeons with her, and her father explained, 'they were to be released on her arrival in Bognor'. Commenting 'they will return home in two hours', he would then know that she had arrived safely. Today, the girl would no doubt have sent a text. By 1982, times had changed. safety regulations had reduced the number of children who could be accommodated at Cambridge House and the number of children requiring a visit to the seaside home to convalesce had declined to cause the home to close. THe ensuing actions caused much discussion and consternation in the town as it was decided to demolish this well constructed building. Around the corner from Cambridge House on the promenade was the Victorian Convalescent Home, which was also known as the Victorian Convalescent Home for Surrey Women and Surrey House, Bognor Regis. THis construction on the seafront was always reported as being a 'fine building', but it was also to become a victim of changing times and in 1980 fell the way of many buildings in the town. Its history began in July, 1900, when the Duke and Duchess of York (later to become King George V and Queen Mary) arrived to officially open the home in memory of Queen Victoria’s Jubilee. A further home was also built alongside and named the Princess Mary Memorial Home.
THese two eventually amalgamated and were called the Victorian Convalescent Home but, possibly due to the length of their name, became known as Surrey House. Principally, the people to use this home were from the county of Surrey who were able to come to the seaside for 'a rest and a change'. Rising costs and the decline in the need for convalescent homes meant it was eventually to close. It is difficult for us to comprehend this building was conceived as being 'old-fashioned' as recently as the late 1970s. THe trustees remarked 'the circumstances of 1980 made the continual use of such a property unpractical. When it was realised that it could no longer be run as a convalescent home, because of rising costs, various other uses were considered but turned down as either not being sound or sensible'. THe spokesman continued: “It was a lovely building, but it was a building of an era long past.” Today, we may well have preserved this building and converted it into flats, in a similar manner to the excellent conversions of the original buildings of Sir Richard Hotham buildings in Upper Bognor Road. Following the demolition of Cambridge House and the Princess Mary Memorial Home buildings, they were replaced by the modern Berkley Court which one councillor described as being 'diabolical'. When the plans were first displayed, another councillor thought they were 'an extremely poor effort for a seafront site of such importance'. When we look into the development of the town it is interesting to see how many convalescent homes there have been, some quite memorable. THe whole structure of society and the provision for the sick has changed. Today we now discuss in detail the number of flats and residences provided in our area for the retired. However, retirement and care homes now appear to be one of the major employers in the town.
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PostSport Flying Chi try for five on the spin as the remarkable recovery rolls on CHICHESTER RFC are shooting for a five star show as their mid-season recovery is turning increasingly into a Christmas miracle. A month ago, they were locked in a relegation battle, with just one victory against their name. But four wins from four later and Chi are in the top half with hopes of kicking on even further in the National South One. The change of fortune at Oaklands Park has been remarkable, with the return to fitness of a number of senior players giving the Blues some stability. With those experienced heads back in the side, Chi wrapped up a 30-9 victory on the road at Cobham last time out. That bonus point victory puts Blues eighth in the league and, along with leaders Brighton, they are the form team in the division. But Chi will have to be at their best if they are to make it five on the spin when they entertain Sevenoaks at Oaklands tomorrow (2pm). They will want to show more ruthlessness than the Cobham match when Blues made winning the match harder than perhaps it should have been. The visitors took the lead on the ten minute mark when, following a lineout and the back
of the driving maul, Harry Seaman darted across the line to touch down in the corner. But Blues were unable to capitalise on dominating the scrum and possession. Instead, the rest of the half proved to be a scrappy affair with penalties exchanges between both sides - 9-11 at the break. Into the second period and Chi started to take charge. New boy Josh Terry surged forward, making 15 metres before being stopped just short of the line. The ball was recycled to Henry Anscombe for a pass to Sam Renwick who ghosted through the defence for a try out wide. Conversion missed - 9-16. A third followed when Rhys Thompson's cross field kick bounced for Ben Robson to collect at pace and dot down in the corner. With 20 minutes left, the Chi faithful were hopeful for a bonus point try. However, Cobham had other ideas and launched wave after wave of attacks. A sin binning for Blues did not help. But, with four minutes left, they were restored to 15. An attacking scrum saw Seaman pass to Renwick who notched his second try in the corner.
DARTS: Dave Owens' remarkable 164 out shot wrapped up a winning leg in just legs during Friary Z's comfortable win ove Lamb Flamingos. It was the highlight in a week of competitive action in the Friday Benevolent Darts League. Here are the results in full:
f Blues seal the bonus point win at Cobham
DIVISION ONE - BRSA Ravens 8 Newtown Amity 12; Lamb Flamingo's 7 Friary 'Z' 15; Pagham CC 'A' 14 the Legends 7; Hunston Hares - bye MAN OF THE MATCH - Lee Franklin (Friary 'Z') 18 & 22 darts [25.10 av]; Gary Blackwood (the Legends) 19 & 23 darts [23.22 av]; Mark R Todd (BRSA Ravens) 24 & 29 darts [18.91 av] DIVISION TWO - Friary 'D' 10 the Lamb 9; Newtown Clubbers 6 Aldingbourne Mavericks 13; Aldwick Legion 16 Pagham CC 'B' 8; Claremont - bye MAN OF THE MATCH - Dave Bourne (Aldwick Legion) 22 & 29 darts [19.65 av]; Steve Jones (Friary 'D') 23 & 24 darts [19.05 av]; Simon Mitchell (Newtown Clubbers) 24 & 35 darts [17.24 av] DIVISION THREE - Chi Snooker Club 15 Friary 'C' 9; ASC 12 Railway Sleepers 9; Richmond Rebels 8 Lamb Chops 13 Royal Oak - bye MAN OF THE MATCH Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club) 24 & 24 darts [20.88 av]; Martin Whale (ASC) 24 & 33 darts [17.58 av]; Tom O'Sullivan (Lamb Chops) 31 & 40 darts [14.11 av]
DARTS: Graham Hollis (Fishermans Joy) was the stand out performer, chalking up a 25 point per dart average in week ten of the Tuesday Double-In Double-Out Darts League. Here are the results in full:
f Chi dominated the forwards battle against the Surrey side - but took until the final minutes to seal all five points
Briant injury dents Bognor's title push
f Bognor on the attack in the 48-5 win vs Eastleigh IIs
BOGNOR RFC's title hopes remain intact but they look set to tackle a large part of their campaign without scrum half Paul Briant after he suffered a horrific leg injury. The Purple and Greens registered their seventh win from eight in dispatching Eastleigh IIs 48-5 at Hampshire Avenue last weekend. Next up for third-place Bognor is a trip to third-bottom Tottonians IIs tomorrow (2pm) with a win a must if they are to stay in touch with leaders Basingstoke, who are ten points clear at the summit. The Purple and Greens will take comfort from the win against Eastleigh's second string which came in challenging conditions. Joshua Burgess was the first to score for the home side after a dominant Bognor scrum led by Chris Webb, Darren Bidwell and Harry Stubbs. 7-0. A second followed shortly after when Nathan Archer fed flyer Sam Newcombe who touched down to make it 12-0.
Another Bognor scrum this time on their own five metre line saw a turnover for the home side and a gorgeous 70 metre break from the impressive Briant and Burgess. It was shortly after this attack that the scrum half suffered he injury which left him being taken to St Richards. Bognor continued to pour forward and captain Burgess charged off the back of a scrum to cross and make it 19-0. Further tries followed from Webb and flanker George Castleton before Burgess rounded off his hat trick moments later. He then added a fourth to make it 43-0 before the number 8 left the field to a big ovation from the home faithful. What followed was the only slip up from the home side all day. Eastleigh broke well through the back line and finished in style. But Bognor hit back and expert finisher Paddy Burnett sprinted past his opposite man after some lovely hands in the midfield to complete the scoring.
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DIVISION ONE - QE2 Cobras 15 Cabin 6; Chi Snooker Club 9 Hunston Club 14; Legends ‘A’ 15 the Hoffmeisters 6; Fishermans Joy 16 Newtown Raiders 5; TAO Blues - bye MAN OF THE MATCH - Graham Hollis (Fishermans Joy) 19 & 21 darts [25.02 av]; Dave Owens (the Hoffmeisters) 20 & 26 darts [21.78 av]; Cliff Prior (QE2 Cobras) 21 & 21 darts [23.86 av]; Andy Stubbs (Hunston Club) 21 & 22 darts [23.30 av] DIVISION TWO - Bersted Royals 11 QE2 Lions 11; the Hoffmasters 6 Legends ‘X’ 17; Lamb Orange 17 the Lamb 4; Railway Club, Richmond - bye MAN OF THE MATCH - Karl Wingate (Bersted Royals) 20 & 34 darts [17.52 av]; Gary Blackwood (Legends 'X') 24 & 26 darts [20.20 av]; Mike Few (Lamb Orange) 26 & 27 darts [18.91 av]
RUGBY: Bognor under-17s had to fight back from a 12-8 half time deficit to beat a physical Fareham Colts side 46-12 at Hampshire Avenue on Sunday. The visitors started with a bang using their big ball carriers to dent the Bognor defence and took the lead shortly after. But the Bognor backs hit back and a long pass from Ethan Clark allowed full back Frankie Jolley to scamper over. Back came Fareham and some poor tackling saw them crash over. Bognor responded with a penalty slotted home by Clark before the break. Bognor made tactical adjustments at half time, looking to move the ball wide at every opportunity. It paid off with George Orchard scoring soon after. It was then followed by a good finish from Lewis Decarteret, who added his second shortly after. It was one way now and the Bognor forwards upped the intensity. Jolley and Connor Herrington linked to put Harry Ide away in the corner for a great team try. It was then over Decarteret to score his third hat-trick of the season and Owen Henton score a with a great finish. Bognor travel to play Portsmouth Colts on Sunday, December 16.
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League the focus for City as a Peakey blinder seals late win
f Action from the schools cross country
Luffa mop up at X-Country HUNDREDS of youngsters braved the mud and near freezing temperatures in the annual West Sussex West Schools Cross Country Championships. Held at Bishop Luffa School, Chichester, the hosts dominated, recording a clean sweep of individual and team titles. All four races were of a high standard, with many competitors certain to feature strongly in the main Sussex Schools Championships at Waterhall, Brighton, in January, with an eye on selection for the English Schools event later in the season. First up was the junior girls’ race, which was dominated by the school’s Buckler twins, with Isobel coming out on top, 11 seconds in front of Eva. In the junior boys’ race, Luffa’s Harvey McGuiness just got the better of Fionn O’Murchu of St Philip Howard. In the senior and intermediate combined girls it was a newcomer to the Sussex Schools’ scene, Ellie Farrow, who was a clear winner of the senior race. She was followed by Alice Cox-Rusbridge and Alice Ward to make it a clean sweep for the hosts.
In the intermediate race, Luffa’s Olivia Toms made a valiant effort to chase Ellie Farrow for much of the race and did well to finish second. The senior and intermediate boys race started off at a furious pace, with Bishop Luffa seniors Leo Stallard and Ned Potter determined to make it a true test of stamina. The pair ran within a few strides of each other until the start of the final lap when Leo gradually increased the pace and took top spot by 20 seconds. There was an equally fine battle for the top intermediate spot with Luffa’s James Gardam just getting the better of Ethan Ward from Felpham by a mere two seconds. --Bognor Tone Zone runners kept up their fine running record with a number of faces chalked off this week. Four club members flew the flag for the club at the Southampton Common 10k. Jack Penfold finished 10th in a time of 39:19, followed by his father, Glenn, who sneaked under the 50 minute barrier for the second weekend running. Third home for the club was Jo Penfold, with a time of 1:06 at her first ever 10k, hot on her heels was Juliette just behind.
f Tone Zone's Penfold quartet in Southampton
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CHICHESTER City's focus is firmly on the league as the title chasers continue to hold onto the coat tails of SCFL Premier leaders Horsham YMCA. With close to half of the season gone, Miles Rutherford's side have lost just three times in the league all season. But with YM showing no sign of letting up and currently sitting five points clear, Chi know they must keep on winning if they are to keep up the pressure into the spring. City did that last weekend although they left it late in the day to bag the victory. After falling 2-0 down to Langney Wanderers, Chi hit back through Kaleem Haitham and Scott Jones before Ryan Peake netted with a few minutes left to seal a memorable win. Next up for Chi in the league is a visit from struggling Shoreham tomorrow (3pm). Then there is a visit to SCFL Premier basement side Eastbourne United in the fourth round of the RUR Cup on Tuesday (7.45pm). With Chi losing 1-0 in the third round of the Sussex Senior Cup to East Preston in midweek, Rutherford will be looking for a reaction - particularly with a trip to Horsham YMCA coming on December 15.
f Ryan Peake celebrates his goal | pic: Dan Harker
Lights out on Lions' Vase run
PAGHAM'S hopes of two cup shocks in a week were foiled - by wired opponents and faulty electrics. In what was a big few days for everyone at Nyetimber Lane, Lions lost out to Wessex Premier side Sholing for a place in the last 32 of the FA Vase. Then, back at home, Pagham were cruelly denied a famous Senior Cup win over Burgess Hill when faulty floodlights halted proceedings with the home side 2-0 up on their Bostik Premier opponents. It was an unsatisfactory end to a tough
week for the side jointly managed by Tom Simmonds and Richie Hellen. Before making the trip to Sholing on the outskirts of Southampton, the club knew they would be in for a tough match against a side who have an unblemished record in their league. And so it proved with the hosts storming into a 4-0 lead by the break. In the second period, Pagham, who have lost just once in the SCFL Premier, were much better and got two back through Callum Overton and George Gaskin. The 6-2 loss was probably unfair but it did
f Lions defence scramble in the Vase loss to Sholing
give them extra incentive for the Senior Cup tie against Burgess Hill in midweek. Two Dan Simmonds goals either side of the break set Pagham on the way until the lights failure left both sides in limbo. Next up for fourth-placed Lions is a return to the league and a tough trip to fifth-placed Saltdean United tomorrow (3pm). That will be followed by a home match in the fourth round of the RU Cup on Tuesday, when AFC Uckfield Town visit the Lane under the repaired floodlights (7.30pm). In SCFL Division One Selsey will be hoping for a bumper crowd as they offer free entry to all for their match against Alfold at the Bunn Leisure Stadium tomorrow (3pm). The Blues have been in fine form in recent weeks, with a run of three wins in a row lifting them up to fifth. Last weekend's match against Southwick was postponed due to rain. But a match against a side who are third will give Daren Pearce a clear indication of how far his young side have progressed in recent months. Fellow SCFL Division One side Sidlesham are due to visit Billingshurst tomorrow (3pm) with a midweek game against bottom side St Francis Rangers lined up for Tuesday (7.45pm). In SCFL Division Two, Bosham will host Littlehampton Town tomorrow (3pm) looking to register back to back wins for the first time all year.
Chi's cup reward is tie with the leaders CHICHESTER City Ladies will face a familiar foe in the FA Cup - but only if they overcome Sussex rivals Crawley Wasps tomorrow. Aaron Smith's side have been in excellent form all year, meaning at the half way point of the season they are second in the National Southern Premier, one point behind leaders Coventry United. And it is the Midlands side who Chi could face in the third round of the FA Cup - but only if they win in their rescheduled tie with the Wasps at Oakwood on Sunday (2pm). The second round tie should have taken place last weekend but fell foul of the winter weather as torrential rain fell in the area. The winner will then take on Coventry at Daventry Town on January 6.
The first half of the season has been extra special for Jess Lewry, who marked her 50th appearance for the club just a few weeks ago. Lewry first appeared in the green and white back in the title winning 2016/17 season in the 4-0 win over Cheltenham. In that time, the tricky winger has netted 27 times and, after shaking off a number of injuries, looks back to her best - registering three assists in the recent 4-2 win over Basildon which marked her half century. She said: “To have been part of this club and to have made that many appearances is just amazing. "I had no idea until after the Basildon game and it was definitely good to mark it with a trio of assists. It made it all the more special."
f Chi's Jess Lewry
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Blake blasts lack of respect as Bognor's slump continues Next Game
DORKING W'RERS (H) Tomorrow, 3pm
ROCKS coach Robbie Blake is calling on his players to start showing some leadership as Bognor look to snap a slump of just two wins in two months. The Nyewood Lane side's woes continued the past week when a 1-1 draw at lowly Harlow Town was followed by a 2-1 home defeat to Enfield Town. That return of one point from six has seen Rocks drop to tenth in an increasingly competitive Bostik Premier division. Bognor have a chance to get their season back on track tomorrow when they welcome leaders Dorking Wanderers to the Nye Camp. With former Rocks favourites Sami El-Abd and Jason Prior in their ranks, the Surrey side will be a tough nut to crack. Blake believes his side are up to it - but only if they can sort out some of the behindthe-scenes issues which have cropped up in recent weeks. Speaking to Rocks Radio after the Harlow draw, the former Bolton and Burnley striker said: "There's a lack of discipline and not enough respect around the dressing room but these things will get ironed out. Mark my words. Jack and I will work through that "It has nothing to do with the result as that pales into significance "Nothing major is happening but there are a few things we need to sort out." Blake added: "Everyone wants to win and
everyone deals with talking in different ways but we need to improve on and will improve on that." Blake's strong words came after Rocks' seventh draw away in the league this season. Once again, Bognor dominated much of the possession and created the better chances but were unable to register more than a Jimmy Muitt penalty. As has happened so often this campaign, the opponents hit back, leaving Bognor to hold on for the point. Tuesday's match was probably harder to take for the Rocks faithful. Mason Walsh had given them the lead against Enfield Town but a mixture of errors and a poor refereeing decision saw Rocks concede two second half goals which ultimately cost them. Blake said he was happy with how the team was dominating matches but they needed to become a little more savvy to start winning matches. The former Portsmouth coach said: "Out of possession we are like a Subbuteo team and we have to get better. "Even when the opponents have a little bit of impetus in the game we have not got enough leadership or qualities around us to keep it simple and take the sting out of the game. "We need to have more game management around that."
Charman a doubt for Dorking HE'S a true fan favourite who was brought back to solve the Rocks' centre half crisis. But less than two games into his third spell at Nyewood Lane, Gary Charman suffered an injury which makes him a doubt for the clash with league leaders Dorking tomorrow. With Corey Heath and Keaton Wood both out until after Christmas, the return of Zorro was expected to add much-needed experience to the Rocks back four. But, after going off while Bognor were oneup against Enfield on Tuesday, Charman is now in a race against time to get fit for the weekend. Manager Jack Pearce is certainly hopeful that the experienced defender, who joined from Burgess Hill last week, will be available. He said: "We know all about Gary's strengths and, of course, he knows all about the club, our principles and the manner in which we like to play the game. So, in many ways, it is a perfect fit. "Not only does he provide experience and influence with his knowledge of how to defend, but also has leadership qualities which is always a hugely positive asset. And he also has a good presence in the dressing room."
f Gary Charman back in Rocks colours at Harlow
IT'S not been the best week for us all at the club. Two games in a week and only one point - it's getting to the point where I'm struggling to find new things to write! We need to stop conceding silly goals and we need to take our chances It is up to us as players to make that impact as we are out on the pitch so we need to make changes. I think we started better on Saturday against Harlow and should have been out of sight in the first 30 minutes. In the second half it was a bit more difficult then we ended up holding on for a point. It's just the way we have been going recently. We are a very young team and it's very rare that teams with such young players go on and win the league. Look at when we went up, look at when Havant won the league - they all had lots of senior players We had men like Gary Charman, Sami El-Abd, James Fraser, James Crane, Dan Beck - all players who I would class as men. They know how to win games and know the ugly side of the game when we do not have possession. At the moment we are struggling to do that For that reason it is good to have Charman back in the white and green. In the dressing room he is one of the nicest people around but it is all about having him on the pitch. With the game on Tuesday against Enfield, after he went off everyone was on edge as he is just unbelievable in the air. Hindsight is always great but if he's on the pitch I don't think we concede the goals we did. The first was my fault as the opponent beat me but I think Charman would have cleared the cross. Then their second was the most blatant handball you will see. I understand refs make
mistakes but what really frustrates players is when they do not admit they made a mistake on the pitch. It's even harder when the ref then laughs in players' face when they know there's been an error. It does make me really infuriated. Of course, refs make mistakes, just like players do. But when someone does, all you want is for them to put their hands up and apologise. I will do it as a player. You just want honesty. Of course, a decision like that does affect the result. But I don't think we deserved to win the game on our performance. I think a draw would have been fair. Aside from the two goals, I cannot remember Dan having much to do. As you may expect, we had it out after the match on Tuesday and had a big discussion about where we want to go from here. There are a few ways you can go about getting a reaction some like to rant and rave and then call people out. But with a young squad it's not always that easy. All I will try and do as captain is to try and motivate my teammates and we have the perfect incentive on Saturday with Dorking visiting. I cannot see a better game to get us to click. We are not playing well so there is no pressure and they are probably the best team in the league. It's a great chance for us to see how good they really are and have a go for 90 minutes. I hope we respond. With Sami and Jason Prior against us, it does add a bit more to the match as I know there are a few of us who would love to beat them. As a team we are generally up for big game as we know that on a good pitch on a good day we can beat anyone. We need to show up and perform well and let's see how it goes!
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