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Council fears traffic logjam A PROPOSAL to improve traffic conditions on a busy North Bersted road will make matters worse, councillors have warned. West Sussex County Council wants to ban right hand turns out of the Bognor Regis Retail Park to avoid long delays. THe entrance and exit to the shopping site with Halfords, Matalan and Lidl among other retailers has become busier since the stretch of Rowan Way in front of it became the link between the two northern relief road sections in 2016. But Bersted Parish Council chairman Cllr Brian Knight, pictured right, said: “It is very difficult to understand this measure. It is going to cause problems. “THat’s going to push traffic to both of the roundabouts. At times, the traffic is completely stuck at Halfords or the roundabout either on the way in or the way out. How we are going to cope with the traffic? I don’t think anyone knows. "If we are going to have Aldi coming to the A29 as well as Lidl on the opposite side, conditions are going to be just shocking." THe congestion would get worse if the expected 7,000 homes were built along the axis from Barnham, Eastergate and Westergate through to Pagham as Arun District Council intended, he said. THe opening of industrial sites like Saltbox and the rest of Oldlands Farm would add more pressure on the network. Cllr Knight repeated Bersted Parish Council’s call for the missing section of the northern relief road between the current eastern and western parts to be

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built to bypass the portion of Rowan Way between the western relief road and the A29 Shripney Road roundabouts. “You only have to sit in a car and watch all the traffic to see how bad the situation is. I did that on a recent Saturday and traffic built up on the retail park back to Lidl. “Half of the cars turned right out of there. All those cars will be going to the roundabouts and, therefore, doubling the traffic movements along that part of the Rowan Way," he said. Parish councillor David Meagher said the rise in traffic volumes would mean more motorists would seek rat runs through routes like Durban Road. THe county council wants to make a permanent traffic regulation order to ban any vehicle travelling eastwards on Rowan Way from turning right into the retail park. THe order will also stop vehicles turning right on to Rowan Way from the retail park. Tony Kershaw, its director of law and assurance, says in a statement: “Banning right turns at this junction is proposed to reduce the number of collisions reported at this location. “It is also anticipated that the restriction will reduce congestion at the junction within the retail park which is currently caused when high traffic flow on Rowan Way causes long queues of vehicles waiting to turn right out of the retail park. “THis queue obstructs visibility for vehicles turning left out of the retail park, which further reduces safety at the junction."

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New parking discs set to be success BUSINESSES in Bognor Regis are hoping to set a new record with their free parking scheme. THe 2019 two-hour free parking discs were officially launched this week ahead of their start on January 1. THe current year's version has been bought by some 27,000 motorists. THe latest, grey-coloured discs are the first to be run by the town's Business Improvement District board. Everyone who buys one will also receive a free booklet for the first time with 18 coupons from town centre retailers to thank them for their support. Its chairman, Paul Wells, said: "We hope to sell even more discs this year after beating the previous record by about 1,000 this year. "THe discs have been a major success story since they were launched seven years ago. "I can't stress enough the value of the discs to the town and the important part they play in keeping our town centre a lively place. "Everyone you speak to uses the discs and use them time and time again." THe discs entitle motorists to park for up to two hours without paying in three town centre car parks - Fitzleet (343 spaces and 24 disabled spaces), Lyon Street (61 spaces and five disabled spaces) and Hothamton (201 spaces and 14 disabled spaces). THe scheme costs about £50,000 a year in expenditure and loss of parking revenue. Various contributions come from Arun and Bognor councils and the BID board.

But Mr Wells said it was money well spent. "THe free parking plays an important part in keeping our shop vacancy rate below the national average. "THey are key to keeping the viability of our town centre and attracting regular repeat visits from shoppers." Excess income from the discs, on sale at various outlets, is re-invested back into the town centre through various initiatives. Arun councillor Elaine Stainton said: "THe discs are a brilliant scheme to attract people into the town centre. I think Bognor Regis is on the up. "We have had some nice restaurants opening and we need people to come here to do their shopping. It is so important to have a thriving town centre." Cllr Phil Woodall, deputy mayor of Bognor Regis, said: "THe discs are well worth the money. Motorists can pay £1.80 to park in the town for two hours or they can buy a disc which will last for a year for £2." North Bersted resident Maureen McMillan, 84, has bought her third disc. "Having free parking attracts me into the town centre and I know a lot of people who use the parking discs," she said. "Having a disc makes it easy to go to the shops. I usually go to the Lyon Street car park or to Hothamton, if I am going to Morrisons." Another regular disc buyer, Alison Stead, 50, of Bognor Regis, said: "It's a great scheme. It's handy when I want to nip into the town centre at lunch and get a few bits and pieces."

New housing plan for village has been dropped by developer PLANS for more than 150 homes in Fontwell have been scrapped. Welbeck Strategic Land has told Arun District Council it no longer wants to pursue its scheme for seven hectares east of Wandleys Lane and west of West Walberton Lane. THe company's planning agent, Huw James, told Arun it had decided to stop its appeal against the council's decision to refuse permission for the 157 dwellings. THis was because the council's policy towards housing sites had been changed when it adopted its local plan land use blueprint to set aside sites for

large-scale housing developments. Nationally, the government's planning framework had also been tested in various appeals. "In light of the above, we consider that circumstances have changed sufficiently to warrant the withdrawal of this appeal," said Mr James. Some 190 letters of objection to the proposals were received by Arun. THey included one from Walberton Parish Council. It said the application was against its neighbourhood plan, which had been backed by residents, and had allocated several other sites to be developed.

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f Lynne Allard has been thanked for giving blood SOME 150 ill people have been helped by a selfless Aldwick resident. Lynne Allard has given her 50th pint of blood to ensure others can receive the medical care they need. She has been thanked by NHS Blood and Transplant service for her loyalty – which has lasted her lifetime. Lynne, 64, said: “I’m quite pleased I have reached 50 pints. Not many people get there. I’m happy to give blood and I think everyone should do it. “It doesn’t hurt. In fact, the pin prick test beforehand hurts more.” “I’ve got O+ type blood which can be given to everyone and every pint helps three people. She has received a badge and a certificate for her achievement. THey were received as NHS Blood and Transplant issued a festive plea to its

donors. Director Mike Stredder said: “Demand for lifesaving blood does not stop for Christmas. But stock levels can drop dramatically if too many donor appointments go missed or unfilled. “We know that donations slump and missed appointments rise in the middle of December and the cold weather forecast can make the situation worse. “We need our loyal donors more than ever at this time of year to make sure hospitals have the blood that seriously ill children and adults will need over Christmas and the new year.” Self-employed dressmaker Lynne, of Inglewood Drive, began to donate blood when she was aged 19. “My ex-husband was a blood donor where he worked and everyone there gave blood as well. I thought that if he

could do it, then I could,” she said. She had donated regularly until last summer when her regular visit was halted because she lacked iron. Her level was restored to enable her to reach her milestone appointment – only for her next one to again fail the test for sufficient iron. THat has failed to deter her, though. “I would like to carry on donating blood for as long as I can,” she added. Lynne was among 11,534 donors nationally to reach their 50th donation in the year to the middle of last month. Anyone aged between 17 and 66, up to 70 if a previous blood donor, who is fit and healthy and weighs more than 50kg can give blood. It takes an hour of a person’s time and 200,000 are needed every year to replace those no longer able to donate.

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FOUR notice boards promoting the planned new park in Bognor Regis have been approved. THe structures were proposed by Arun District Council and passed by a planning officer this week. THey will be placed around the proposed Pavilion Park on the Hothamton car park and Sunken Garden site. Planning officer Amber Willard said in her report: "THe exact content on the proposed advertisements has not been provided but would include information relating to the redevelopment of the site. "Whilst this information would be beneficial, the adverts are determined based on their physical structure and not the content." But Cllr Matt Stanley (LD, Marine) said the scheme was only intended to shamelessly promote the park plan which had proved controversial. "THere is a clear conflict here. Many of

us were hoping that, due to the hugely controversial nature of these plans, the council would take measures to ensure some degree of independence. "However, they have opted to simply wave through their application," he said. He said Arun should, instead, host an open debate on the £2m scheme to answer the community's concerns about the plans. A total of 21 letters of objection to the boards were received by Arun. Bognor Regis Town Council made no objection. THree of the signs will be 2.5m wide and 1.2m in height and the other 1.2m X 1.2m. THey will be 1m off the ground. An Arun spokesman said the signs would cost about £2,500 in total once the £380 expense of each notice and all the associated costs were paid. "THe council is keen to keep everyone aware about how plans for the park are progressing," she said.

Sir, I wish to respond to the remarks made by Cllr Phil Hitchins. (Bognor Regis Post, December 14). I am a member of the Bognor Regis Civic Society, and take issue with the deeply offensive and untrue statements made by Cllr Hitchins. Let's look at those statements. 1)-"I do not interact with politically biased groups"- Well, that's great, coming from a member (fully paid up, I presume) of a political party! 2)-"Who are anti-progress" - Wrong! We are very much for the right progress, which will be good for the town. In fact, Civic was responsible for the parking disc Scheme, the only regeneration

which has helped so far. 3)-"anti Arun" - Wrong again! We would love to back Arun, if only it would do the right thing, and listen to the people of Bognor Regis. 4)-"Anti Conservative councillors" Well, well Cllr Hitchins, you are wrong once more! It may be of interest to know three of our committee members have served as elected members of Arun District Council, two Conservative and one Independent, so Civic knows Arun. Civic should soon be revealing a truly environmental and genuine regeneration scheme for Bognor Regis.

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ALLOWING nearly 30 houses to be built at Lidsey would create an accident waiting to happen, councillors were told. Objector Wendy Corney said the proposal would put the proposed properties on a dangerous section of the A29 Lidsey Road. She said: “THe A29 from Westergate to Bognor Regis is a very busy road and the proposed development would gain access to this road at a very dangerous position on double blind bends. “THe thought of 27 houses trying to access this road just fills me with total horror. “THe proposed development is not near any form of bus stop and the nearest train station is three or four miles away in Barnham.” THe intended location for the houses also lacked footpaths to mean all the potential occupiers would have to travel by car, she said. Her comments were followed by a refusal of planning approval for the 27 properties by Arun District Council’s development control committee last Wednesday. Chris Howard-Harris had applied for outline permission to demolish Bridge Cottage and THe Old Cottage and replace them with up to 27 dwellings. But the councillors said the scheme was premature while its plans for the major Barnham/Eastergate/Westergate (BEW) strategic site for 2,000 homes were still being worked on. THey listed four other reasons for refusal. THese included the lack of a safe and convenient alternative form

of transport to cars and a lack of regard to the existing trees and hedges of a moderate and high quality. Cllr John Charles (C, Barnham) said: “Everything (planning officer) Michael Eastham has said in the five reasons for refusal is spot on and we should abide by them.” Cllr Dawn Hall (C, Pagham) said: “THey are dangerous bends and also fast bends, which makes them even more dangerous.” Committee chairman, Cllr Ricky Bower (C, East Preston) said the risk of accidents at the bends was one of the reasons the council was seeking to realign the A29 on to a new route. "We have had issues with these double bends for decades. I concur with the planning officer that this is a planning application which is premature. THe access should be going to the other side. THe new road would be funded by the developers of the 2,000 homes." THe proposed houses at Lidsey could be accessed from the new road, as an alternative to the double bends, but it was too soon to decide that, he said. Mr Eastham told councillors: “THe principle of residential development on the application site, which comprises part of the BEW strategic allocation, is acceptable. “However, the site needs to be planned as an inherent part of the BEW strategic allocation. "It is considered that the proposed development is premature in terms of the detailed masterplan and delivery of the BEW strategic allocation.”

Approval given for prominent site to be used to stage events FORMAL permission has been given to enable events to be staged at a prominent Bognor Regis seafront site. Arun District Council members agreed to its proposed change of use of the Place St Maur to allow entertainments and activities to be staged there. THe area is the location of the Christmas ice rink and hosted a marquee for the Southdowns Folk Festival last September. It was previously used for markets. But the proposal approved by Arun's development control committee provides a permanent approval.

Cllr Jim Brooks (I, Marine) said at last Wednesday's meeting: "I think this area is brilliant to use for entertainments. I'm very pleased the council saw fit to remove the seafront mounds to make a decent-sized place for an entertainment area. I've never had any complaints as a ward councillor from the residents of Mountbatten Court." Daniel Vick, a council planning officer, said activities for public events on the Place St Maur would be limited to 7.30am-10pm unless agreed by Arun to limit the disturbance for residents in nearby flats, like Mountbatten Court.

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PARISH councillors in Bersted are asking homeowners for nearly three per cent more council tax next year. THey have set a budget for 2019/20 which includes a £110,149 precept. THis is the sum they want to receive in council tax from next April and equals £33.73 for a band D household. Debbie Holcombe, the parish council's clerk, said income from letting the parish hall had risen to help to limit the extent of the increase for the year from April.

` Crimes in road TWO CRIMES occurred in one Bognor Regis road four days apart. THe first incident in Victoria Drive occurred on December 5 when an insecure vehicle was entered and a wallet and sat nav stolen. On December 8, a burglar broke into a garage and stole a Stilh strimmer.

` Santa's sleigh FATHER Christmas is ending his latest sleigh rides in Bognor Regis with Bognor Hotham Rotary Club. He is at Tesco in Shripney Road today and tomorrow, both from 10am-4pm, and Jordans in Rose Green, from 9am-1pm, on Christmas Eve to finish his visits.

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Church members' special town walk WORSHIPPERS at two Bognor Regis churches put the Christ into Christmas. Some 70 congregation members of Our Lady of Sorrows Church and the town's Methodist Church united for a walk of witness in the town centre. THey sang carols as they walked behind Joseph, played by Marcus Alvarez-Wisby, ten, and Mary, portrayed by Emilia Vont, nine, and two donkeys, Rusty and Ollie, from Hayling Island Donkeys. THe walk's organiser, Hazel Denman, said: "It's an opportunity for Christians of all denominations in Bognor Regis to come together. "It's very similar to our Easter walk of witness. It is the second time we have held the walk at Christmas following the

success of the one last year." THe walkers began at Our Lady of Sorrows in Clarence Road just after 3pm on Friday and walked along the High Street to the Methodist Church on the corner of Waterloo Square. Among the carols they sang were Once in Royal David's City and While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night. It was the second time Marcus, who attends St Mary's Catholic Primary School, had portrayed Joseph. His mother, Rosie Alvarez-Wisby, said: "He was Joseph last year. He enjoyed it and that's why he wanted to do it again." THe walk was followed by a service of celebration at the Methodist church and refreshments.

Pram race fun is back again A RECORD-BREAKING Pagham Pram Race is set bring Boxing Day alive once more. Organisers hope the annual tradition will attract a bigger than ever number of spectators and enable a best ever sum to be donated to good causes in the area in the new year. Andrew Goodwill, the race committee's treasurer, said: "THe appeal of the race is getting bigger and bigger every year. "THe crowds are bigger - we estimate there were 4,500 people around the course last year - and we are getting a lot of local companies sponsoring us. "All our running costs for this year are being covered by the sponsorship, which

means every penny we get will go to the small groups upon which so many people depend." Last year saw £15,000 handed out as a result of the colourful fun and frolics. THe race will follow the routine set at its first staging in 1946. THe start will be at 11am in Pagham Road, opposite Nyetimber Mill, and the three-route will take the contestants along Pagham Road and into Sea Lane, THe Parade and Harbour View Road back to Pagham Road and the finish at THe Lamb. Along the way, the entrants drink a pint at THe Bear, THe Lamb and THe Pagham Cafe. Some 45-50 sets of competitors are likely to start in keeping with recent years.

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` Court hearing A BOGNOR REGIS woman has been further remanded in custody after an incident in the town. Megan Hammond, 29, unemployed, of Chestnut Grove, will next appear at Portsmouth Crown Court on January 11. She has been charged with robbery, possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. Police were alerted to an intruder alarm activated at Kamsons Pharmacy in Durlston Drive at 9.11am on December 11. Hammond appeared at Crawley Magistrates' Court last Wednesday.

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Hats off to 'Bishop Rubi' RUBI KUSZKA became a bishop for a day at a Felpham school. THe 11-year-old was chosen for the honour by 360 of her fellow pupils at Bishop Tufnell CE Primary School. THey selected her idea of a pyjama day and a film afternoon as the best way to celebrate the end of term on Wednesday. She was called to the front of an assembly held by the Bishop of Horsham, the Rt Rev Mark Sowerby, where her idea received most votes of the three choices on offer. Bishop Mark handed her his mitre to wear and dog mascot to signify her temporary position. Rubi also handed out chocolate coins to pupils at the end of the assembly on Monday. "It was really fun being the bishop and I really enjoyed it," she said. "It was exciting. I had no idea any of this was going to happen." Bishop Mark was making his first visit to the Pennyfields school, which became a primary last September by merging neighbouring infant and junior schools. He said: "THe purpose of my visit is to help the pupils understand a little bit more about what a bishop is and what a bishop does and to celebrate St Nicholas Tide with them and Christmas." Bishop Mark is chairman of the diocesian board of education. "Faith schools are absolutely vital. THey are part of the way in which the Church of England seeks to serve the communities in which it exists throughout the land. "THey are also communities in which we

intend Christian values to prevail," he said. Nick Sharp, the school's headteacher, said: "THis is the first time we have held a bishop for the day event. It's been a success and I think we will stage it again." As well as Rubi, two other pupils put forward a Nerf gun battle with foam balls or a giant game of hide and seek for the last day of term. Also present were Father John Challis, of St Mary's Church, and Fr William Marston, of St Nicholas Church.

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A magical and modern twist on classic fairytale Theatre Review  By Kelly Wickham Sleeping Beauty Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP www.cft.org.uk Until December 30 EVERYONE remembers the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty from a child, a princess under a fairy’s curse pricks her finger on a spindle and sleeps for 100 years, waiting to be woken by a prince’s kiss. THis year, the children of Chichester Festival Youth THeatre have bought this tale as old as time alive but with a twist involving two princes! THis is a truly incredible two hours packed with stunning visual aids, incredible costumes and overflowing with talent. THe acting of Beauty, played by Izzy Richardson,

and the prince, Joe Russell were both fantastic, and audiences were thoroughly entertained further by the courtiers who were impeccably in time and quick witted, and easily stole the show. THeir timing, humour and facial expressions worked well with the Queen and King throughout their performance. Of course, Megan Bewley, who created the perfect humour and delivery with her performance of the Queen Ogreress was worthy of a separate applause. THe Fairy Goody in all three forms, played by Emily McAlpine, Francesca McBride and Katie Utting, were all mesmerising, too, despite the undue amounts of wind passing, which felt slightly unnecessary. THe first half of the show is a fun adaptation on the classic story and the second shows what life is like after for Beauty and her prince. Although the second sitting was slightly more perplexing, the characters continued with their witty remarks and clever acting.

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Festivities at the inn The Patridge Inn Charlton Road, Singleton PO18 0EY www.thepartridgeinn.co.uk 01243 811251 info@thepartridgeinn.co.uk THE PARTRIDGE Inn in Singleton will welcome Father Christmas for an evening of festive spirit and heart-warming carols tonight (Friday). THe pub will also be welcoming the local choir from St Mary’s Church in Singleton, who will be singing Christmas carols. Enjoy the festive atmosphere with a glass of mulled wine and mince pie in front of the fire or why not book a table for supper? Father Christmas will be at THe Partridge Inn from 6pm and the choir is due to perform from 7pm. If you are looking for a New Year’s party with a difference, why not go along to THe Partridge Inn’s New Year’s Eve Murder Mystery Evening? THe theme is gangsters and molls, giving you a great chance to get a group of friends together

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AQUAMAN (12A) Fri - Sun & Thur: 4.30pm, 8pm Mon, Dec 24: 1.45pm, 4pm Wed, Dec 26: 4.45pm MARY POPPINS RETURNS (U) Fri - Sun: 10am, 11.15pm, 1.30pm, 5pm, 8.30pm Mon, Dec 24: 9.45am, 1pm, 4.30pm Wed, Dec 26: 11am,1.45pm, 5pm Thur: 10am ,12.15pm, 1.30pm, 5pm, 8.30pm RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET (PG) Fri - Sun: 2.15pm, 5pm Mon, Dec 24: 10.30am Wed, Dec 26: 2pm Thur: 3.15pm THE GRINCH (U) Fri - Sun: 2pm Mon, Dec 24: 1.30pm Wed, Dec 26: 11.15am Thur: 9.45am, 2pm SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE (PG) Fri - Sun and Thur: 11am Mon, Dec 24: 10.45am Wed, Dec 26: 11.45am BUMBLEBEE (PG) Mon, Dec 24: 4.45pm Wed, Dec 26: 5.15pm Thur: 6pm MORTAL ENGINES (12A) Fri - Sun: 7.45pm HOLMES AND WATSON (12A) Wed, Dec 26: 3pm Thur: 8.45pm

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A journey to Neverland By Kelly Wickham Peter Pan New Theatre Royal 20-24 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth PO1 2DD www.newtheatreroyal.com Until Monday, December 31 AUDIENCES flew on a magical journey to Neverland at the New THeatre Royal with a magical and thrilling family show. THe story is a familiar one but at times the play felt slightly misdirected between a theatre show and a pantomime, confusing audiences slightly but not taking any magic away from the children in their seats. THe hisses and boos for Captain Hook were there, the magical noises for Tinkerbell and of course the clumsy slapstick with pirates and Mr Darling, but the familiar cries of "He's over there behind you!" and the dame were both nowhere to be seen which may not have been a bad thing. THe audience could focus on the brilliant acting of Peter Pan, Wendy and Lily who could sing, dance and act impeccably. THere was huge delight on the children's faces as magical props and scenes changed and brought the stage to life for the world of Neverland. Peter Pan is an alternative to a pantomime and Christmas play with the perfect mix of both!

Chichester Cinema listings from Dec 21 FRI, DEC 21 1.15pm THe Grinch (PG) 90 mins 3.45 Mirai (English Language) (PG) 98 mins 6pm C'est La Vie (15) 117 mins 8.30pm Tulip Fever (15) 105 mins SAT, 22 DEC 12.30pm Tulip Fever 3pm Alan Bennett’s Allelujah! 170mins inc interval 6pm C'est La Vie 8.45pm Mirai (Japanese Language) SUN, 23 DEC 12.45pm Tulip Fever 3.45pm THe Nutcracker (Bolshoi Ballet Live) 140 mins inc Interval 6pm Tulip Fever 8.30pm C'est La Vie MON, 24 DEC 12.45 pm Mirai (English Language) 2.45pm Tulip Fever 5pm C'est La Vie TUE, DEC 25 CLOSED WED, DEC 26 CLOSED THU, DEC 27 1pm THe Grinch 3.15pm C'est La Vie 6pm Tulip Fever 8.30pm Tulip Fever

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Mary Poppins Returns Release date: December 21 Cinema: Picturedrome Tickets: www.picturedromebognor.com Genre: Family, Fantasy, Musical AFTER a half-century hiatus, Mary Poppins Returns to cinema screens for a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious sequel, and to once again spread magic and joy wherever she touches down. Taking place 20 years after the original, the story takes us back to Cherry Tree Lane to reunite with Michael and Jane Banks. THe siblings are now all grown up and Michael has three children of his own, but after a personal tragedy, they face the threat of losing their home. Poppins’ surprise entrance sparks an unmissable adventure that traverses the most wondrous of worlds to help the Banks family overcome the trials and tribulations of reality. Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns promises to be a moving tale filled with charming characters and a deeply immersive onscreen experience that reminds us that everything is possible, even the impossible.

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WELL, almost. You’ll have plenty of things to occupy yourselves on December 25 and 26, the only days Chichester Cinema at New Park packs films away in favour of turkey and tinsel. Treats galore this week include two unmissable Performance events, the Bolshoi Ballet’s exquisite THe Nutcracker and Alan Bennett’s Allelujah! from London’s newest theatre, THe Bridge. THe magic of Tchaikovsky’s famous score wraps around the enchanting world of THe Nutcracker. Late on Christmas Eve, Clara, a young girl, tiptoes downstairs in search of her favourite present, a nutcracker doll. THere, she is met by the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer who transports her on a dream-like adventure, where she encounters the Mouse King, the Sugar Plum Fairy and more magical characters. In contrast is Allelujah! Bennett’s play, always an event, and his latest has his trademark quirkiness and warmth, an affection for eccentricity. It’s also angry at the erosion of the NHS and at the complacency of those who imagine that British institutions can survive without skilled and eager immigrants.

THese must-sees are joined by Tulip Fever, an imaginative, enthralling and original film directed by Justin Chadwick (THe Other Boleyn Girl). 17th century Amsterdam comes to life with lavish sets, rapturous costumes and Oscar winners Christoph Waltz, Judi Dench, and Alicia Vikander. THe plot surrounds a young woman, Sophia (Vikander) who is taken on by a wealthy nobleman (Waltz) to bear him a son. But the plan goes awry when she persuades him to engage a struggling artist to paint her portrait. Mirai, a Japanese animated film dubbed with the voices of Rebecca Hall, John Cho and others, tells the tale of little Kun who is finding life hard after the birth of his baby sister, but his flights of fancy introduce him to the human spirit of his pet dog, teenage Mirai from the future and his greatgrandfather as a young man. THis beautiful family film is very reminiscent of A Christmas Carol in its plotting. THe Grinch is back! Odds are you've already read the Dr. Seuss book or watched the original. And knowing that THe Grinch doesn't ruin Christmas won't stop anyone from enjoying this delightful film, voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch, Angela Lansbury and Pharrell Williams. THe final treat this week is C’est la Vie by the new kings of French comedy, Eric Toledo and Olivier Nackache (Untouchables). Wedding planner Max has a big event on his hands but will bride, groom and staff play ball for the smooth running of the nuptials? ça, c’est la question! THe cinema staff wish you the merriest of times over Christmas, doors opening on 27 December for Robin Hood, Fantastic Beasts: THe Crimes of Grindelwald and THe Girl in the Spider’s Web with Claire Foy as Lisbeth Salander. Oh, and book now too for New Year’s Eve Concert from the Berlin Philharmoniker Live, conducted by Daniel Barenboim. Mozart! Ravel! (31 Dec,1 Jan). All seats are reservable on our plush red seats. Bar. Box office: 01243 786650. Chichester Cinema at New Park, New Park Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7XY.

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Bumblebee Release date: December 24 Cinema: Picturedrome Tickets: www.picturedromebognor. com Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi IT'S been 11 years since Transformers first smashed onto cinema screens. Since then, our world has been the chosen battleground for five cinematic standoffs between the heroic Autobots and the villainous Decepticons. Now the focus falls on fan favourite Bumblebee in this new eighties-set endeavour. On the run in 1987, Bumblebee

finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie, a teenage girl on the cusp of turning 18, discovers a damaged yellow Volkswagen Beetle. But when she starts fixing it up, she quickly learns that her new bug is actually Bumblebee, a robot in disguise, broken by a battle that is only just beginning. As the pair begin to form a strong bond, conflict arrives in the form of an anti-Autobot military man and the Decepticons, who threaten Bumblebee's very existence on our planet.

CHICHESTER Cathedral is preparing for Christmas with a range of services open to all over the festive period. In the run-up to Christmas Day, the cathedral is hosting three carol services with the renowned cathedral choir, telling the story of the birth of Jesus Christ through readings and music. THe choir’s language skills will be fully tested this year as the music in these special services requires them to sing in five different languages (English, Latin, German, Spanish, French), with one of the carols composed by a member of the choir, George Haynes. THe carol services will take place tonight (Friday, December 21) at 6pm, and tomorrow (Saturday, December 22) at 3pm. THe cathedral will open an hour before the start of each service. THese services are open to all, no tickets are needed and entry is free. THe cathedral is also hosting two Christmas Eve crib services for families, taking place at 2.30pm and 4pm. THe ‘blessing of the crib’ sees children helping to re-enact the Christmas story, often by dressing up in their own costumes, as angels, shepherds or wise men, and being invited to bring the crib scene to life. THis traditional Christmas carol service is open to all, dressed up or not, and lasts about 40 minutes. Services on Christmas Eve will be

accompanied by choral music and Bible readings, with a special Choral Evensong, sung by the cathedral choir, at 5.30pm, followed by the Midnight Eucharist, with the Bishop of Chichester, taking place at 11pm. On Christmas Day, a service of Holy Communion will take place at 8am, followed by Choral Mattins at 10am and the Sung Eucharist for Christmas Day at 11am. Evening prayer will take place at 5.30pm. Visitors to the cathedral over the Christmas period will also be able to enjoy a spectacular laser Star of Bethlehem, projected over the Cathedral Nave, and a set of restored nativity figures, on display in the Sailors’ Chapel until Christmas Eve when they will be moved to the High Altar. Further details on all the services and events taking place at Chichester Cathedral can be found at chichestercathedral.org.uk

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Christmas leftovers At the end of a busy Christmas Day and Boxing Day, the sight of leftovers can make you feel queasy, but why not cut down on the waste and use up those festive treats to make extra meals you can eat for the next week or freeze for quick fix, healthy dinners in the new year!

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Christmas chocolate brownies

TRADITIONALLY, bubble and squeak is made from leftover vegetables. THis recipe calls for potatoes, cabbage, carrot and onions to be combined and grilled. Serve as a side dish or eat as a tasty snack or meal.

USE up your leftover chocolates to create some delicious gooey brownies. Serves: 12 Prep: 30mins | Cook: 30mins | Extra time: 10mins cooling | Ready in: 1hr 10mins

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and let the tin stand on a wire rack until it has cooled down. Once cool take the brownies out and cut into squares. Add chocolate sauce if desired.

Simple turkey curry THIS is a twist on butter chicken, but instead uses turkey. THis turkey curry is very simple to make, with just a handful of ingredients. And instead of the curry powder, you could use your favourite curry paste to taste. Serves: 4 Prep: 10mins | Cook: 40mins | Ready in: 50mins Ingredients

Ingredients • 200g unsalted butter, chopped • 250g chopped chocolate • 200g caster sugar • 3 medium eggs • 125g plain flour • 50g cocoa powder • 1 tsp mixed spice • Christmas chocolates such as Quality Street, Roses, Celebrations, etc. chopped in half

Ingredients • 450g potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks • 180g cabbage, finely chopped • 1 carrot, grated • 1 onion, finely chopped • 1 teaspoon English mustard • 55g mature Cheddar cheese, grated • Salt and pepper to taste

Turkey and mushroom pie TAKE your leftover roast turkey and turn it into this delicious warming pie using just Christmas dinner leftovers and shop-bought pastry. Serves: 6 Preperation: 15mins | Cook: 50mins | Ready in: 1hr 5mins Method Place the potatoes into a saucepan and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to the boil, then simmer over medium heat until tender enough to pierce with a fork, about 10 minutes. Drain and mash potatoes, then set aside. Meanwhile, combine the cabbage and carrot in another saucepan and add just enough water to barely cover the bottom of the pan. Cook over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain off liquid and stir into the mashed potatoes along with the onion, mustard and Cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into 4 flattened cakes. Heat a greased grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the rounds on the pan and grill until heated through and golden brown, about 5 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.

In another bowl, whisk the sugar with the eggs, using a whisk until light and creamy. Add the melted chocolate to the whisked eggs, add the vanilla extract and mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon. Now sift in the flour and cocoa powder and mix well, you can now add the chopped up chocolates and mixed spice. Using a spatula scrape the lovely chocolate mixture into the baking tin. Put the tin in the oven and cook for 2025 minutes, you can check the brownies by pushing in a cocktail stick or knife in the middle of the mix and when pulled out you should see some of the mix still sticking to the stick or knife. Just don’t overcook the mix or it becomes very dry. Take the brownies out of the oven,

Ingredients • 1 knob butter • 325g mushrooms, chopped • 275g leftover roast turkey, chopped or shredded • 450ml turkey gravy • 1 sheet shop-bought pastry Method Preheat oven to 180 C / Gas mark 4. In a large pan, saute the mushrooms in the butter over medium high heat. Once they've lost some liquid, add the turkey and gravy. Pour into a pie dish. Cover with pastry. Pinch the pastry around the edge of the pie dish, and cut slits in the top to release steam. Place pie on a baking tray to prevent the gravy from overflowing onto the bottom of your oven. Cook in centre of oven until pastry is golden brown, approximately 45 minutes.

Method Preheat the oven to 160 C / Gas mark 3, and line a baking tin with a piece of foil or baking paper. In a medium size microwave safe bowl heat the chopped butter and dark chocolate on high for 1 minute. Remove and stir until blended. You may need a further 30 seconds. Stir until smooth. Cool slightly so that you do not cook the eggs when you add them. • • • • • • • •

150g butter 2 onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 (2cm) piece root ginger, chopped 2 tablespoons curry powder (or to taste) 500g turkey breast, cubed 6 fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped 150ml passata

Method Melt butter in saucepan, then add onions, garlic, ginger and curry powder. Fry for 5 minutes, but don't let the onions or garlic brown. Add the tomatoes and passata. Mix together well. Stir in the cubed turkey, cover and allow to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with basmati rice, dal and naan bread.

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f Blues are tenth in London South One

Blues end the year with loss CHICHESTER RFC will be looking to kick on in 2019 after ending a disappointing year with a loss. 2018 was not the finest in the history of the Blues on the pitch, with the team falling short in a promotion race before starting this season with just one win in eight. November brought an upturn in fortunes. Alongside progress on the clubhouse, the first XV clicked into gear with four wins on the bounce with dragged Chi up to mid-table n London South One. But 2018 ended with two successive losses against sides who on another day they could have defeated. THe latest came last weekend away at Tottonians. THe Southampton-based side had been on an awful run of form, losing five on the bounce. But Blues did not show up for a match played in atrocious conditions and ended up on the wrong side of a 42-12 scoreline. THat defeat means Chi head into the festive break in tenth in the 14-team division, two places and two points above last weekend's victors. THey return to action on January 5 when promotion-

chasing Medway make the trip south to Oaklands Park. In Hampshire Premier, thirdplace Bognor RFC also have a fortnight off for the festive period. THe Purple and Greens nearly went into Christmas on the ultimate high as they came within a whisker of defeating league leaders Basingstoke at Hampshire Avenue last weekend. Both sides were at their physical best in testing conditions. But it was the visitors who scored first, taking a 5-0 lead into half time. After the break, Bognor emerged energised and prop Chris Webb took advantage, carrying three Stoke defenders across the line with him to put the home side 7-5 up. Basingstoke hit back and scored two quick tries to take a 7-15 lead. THe home side did not give up, however. Joshua Burgess took a quick penalty and slipped the ball to Paddy Burnett who crossed. 14-15. Fly half Dave Sweeney then missed a penalty in the dying minutes. A scrum on the five metre line followed but Bognor could not cross to seal a memorable win.

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CHICHESTER City Ladies boss Aaron Smith maintains he is more than happy with this side's first half of the season despite losing two from three in the last month. THe Oaklands Park side have exceeded all expectations in the FA National League Southern so far, ending 2018 in second spot. But it could have been even better for Chi as a disappointing defeat to Watford saw them pushed off top spot. THen they were defeated by Crawley Wasps in the FA Cup. City ensured they did not go into Christmas with three reverses in a row by beating Bexhill United 6-0 in the Sussex Senior Cup quarter finals last weekend. Sixteen-year-old Gemma White was among the scorers on her debut. It sets up a semi-final rematch with the Wasps on January 20. Before then, though, is a trip to leaders Coventry United on January 13. Smith said: ""We didn't want to get that losing mentality and habit. "If someone said in summer that we would lose only three games in the first half of the season I would have bitten their hand off. "We now have time to reset and have a break over Christmas, then come back in January for a tough game. We're looking forward to it."

f Chi's Gemma White celebrates a debut goal

Pagham pumped up for derby

PAGHAM will go into their crunch Boxing Day derby against Chichester City with added incentive as the Lions seek their first win in more than a month. Hopes were high at Nyetimber Lane that this season would see a push on all fronts with promotion the ultimate aim for an ambitious outfit. But those hopes have faded in recent weeks, with Pagham losing out in the last 64 of the FA Vase as well as seeing their undefeated record in the SCFL Premier end. Now on a run of three defeats in a row,

Pagham's hopes of recording their first win since mid-November against Hassocks have been dashed by the weather. Lions, who are now seventh, will try again tomorrow when they play Lancing on the 3G at Culver Road (3pm) THen it is back to Nyetimber on Boxing Day for that much-anticipated clash with league leaders Chichester (11am). THe two sides have already met at Nyetimber Lane this season in the Peter Bentley Cup. While the match ended in a goalless draw, it was Chi who progressed after a nervy penalty

f Pagham last won a month ago against Hassocks

shoot-out. In SCFL Division One, Selsey and Sidlesham will also lock horns for their own Boxing Day derby (11am) with both sides in need of three points. Blues have been surging up the table in recent weeks, rising to fifth after three wins from four. Meanwhile, Sids are at the other end of the table, with Steve Bailey's side sitting seventh bottom in what is a tight division. THe match at Selsey's Bunn Leisure Stadium will be extra special for the managers of both sides who only six months ago were managing the opposing clubs. Both Selsey and Sids will be short of match practice though having played just once each in the last month. In SCFL Division Two, Bosham look to have put their early season difficulties behind them as they pull away from the foot of the table. THe Robins welcome bottom side Ferring to Walton Lane tomorrow (2pm) having won their last three in the league. THe latest came away at Worthing Town last weekend when an early goal from Conor Crabb and then a second half strike by James Ruston sealed all three points. THe result has lifted Bosham to fifth bottom. With tomorrow's opponents winning just once all season the odds should be in the Robins' favour to make it four wins on the bounce.

Chi aim to top the tree at Christmas CHICHESTER City can head into the Christmas break leading the way after edging out fellow promotion chasers Horsham YM last weekend. Miles Rutherfordâ€™s side produced one of their best displays of the season to nullify YM's attack during the clash at Gorings Mead. Skipper Ellis Martin then completed the smash and grab victory by slotting home a penalty with five minutes to play. THose three points saw Chi draw level with YM at the top of the SCFL Premier but leapfrog them on goal difference. With a home match to come this weekend against struggling Hassocks tomorrow (3pm) Rutherford knows that three points would guarantee his side are top of the three at the

halfway mark of the season. THen, on Boxing Day, there is a short trip to Pagham to look forward to (11am) with a healthy crowd expected to see two of the best sides in the division go toe-to-toe. While no trophies are handed out at this stage of the season, it would be a moraleboosting claim for all at Oaklands as they head into 2019 preparing for a promotion push. Central to Chi's efforts will be a meagre defence which has conceded just 14 goals from 18 matches so far this season. THe clean sheet at Horsham last weekend was City's tenth of the season and, combined with Martin's sixth goal of the season, helped end a run of five wins in a row for YM.

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Top of Bognor's Christmas list: two derby day win out of two Next Game

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ROCKS fans will have just two things on his Christmas list this year. After a promising start to life back in the Bostik Premier Bognor have stalled in recent weeks as injuries have taken their toll. THe Rocks have won just once in the league in the last two months, meaning they head into the busy Christmas period down in 14th, 13 points off top spot. With back-to-back derby day matches at Worthing (tomorrow, 3pm) and at home to Lewes on Boxing Day (3pm), the Bognor management duo of Jack Pearce and Robbie Blake have made it clear they want improvements. But they will need to be at their best if they are to deliver Rocks fans two wins from two as a Christmas present. Pearce said: “I understand the frustration but nobody is more frustrated than me and Robbie. We're constantly talking to players to try to improve our options and we are hopeful that we can bring in new players very soon.” Bognor will need to make major improvements after perhaps their worst performance of the season in monsoon conditions at Kingstonian last weekend. Dan Smith's early goal was the only bright spot for the Rocks as the home side bagged four to send Pearce's youngsters crashing to a third loss in a row. Speaking after the match, Blake was clear

he expected the players to improve - starting with the match tomorrow at Worthing. THe Rocks coach said: "We were miles off and I am really sorry for the supporters who came to watch us in the pouring rain. THey are a credit and I would ask them to please stick with us. "THey have seen early on in the season that we are a good side and we will come good again. "We understand the frustration but we need unity. I can guarantee you we will get it right, I am more determined that anyone to do that. "Me and Jack know we have a few things wrong and we will address them. Yes, we have personnel out and we need a few players in and when we do that then there is long enough left in the season for us to turn it round." Rocks have added to their ranks in recent days, too, with defender Ed Sanders resigning from Whitehawk. Pearce has also signed 17-year-old midfielder Drew Richardson from League One Luton. He is likely to take the place of Tommy Block in the squad after the teenager is on the verge of completing a move to Hibernian. Pearce said: "We wish him [Tommy] the best of fortunes in this new chapter of his career and as a club we are proud to have played a part in his development."

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BOGNOR teen midfielder Tommy Block is set to be snapped up by Scottish Premier side Hibernian for an undisclosed fee. THe 18-year-old was told this week he had done enough to seal a professional contract with the Easter Road outfit after impressing Hibs boss Neil Lennon. THe move comes after Block spent two trial periods in Edinburgh, the first of which was spent with the youngster battling a bug. But during his second stint, the talented ball-playing midfielder showed enough promise to persuade Lennon to snap him up. Bognor boss Jack Pearce confirmed the news this week, adding that he was working to complete the finishing touches to the deal. A cash fee is involved, with the Rocks set to use that money to reinvest in the club. Block, who has worked alongside his dad as a painter and decorater, said: " It’s a dream come true to be offered the chance of a professional contract and to do it with Hibs makes me feel beyond happy because, having spent time with them, I know it is the right move for me." Pearce said: "For any youngster playing at our level to be offered a contract as professional footballer is absolutely fantastic."

f Bognor's Tommy Block

IT’S fair to say it has not quite been the run-up to Christmas we all wanted. A few weeks ago, we were in the playoff places and had the top three in our sights. But things have not gone to plan in the last month or so. We have not won in three and are on our worst run of the season. It’s hard to say where things have gone wrong. Everyone is putting the work in and the warm-ups before games are going well. But we just don’t have the confidence that we did early on in the season, which means if we let in a single goal then our heads are dropping. It was the same old story away at Kingstonian last weekend. Any time you lose 4-1 it’s hard to take many positives out of the match. But when Dan got that early goal we all got a lift and for a brief while we thought we could get three points. THen they got a couple of goals which were in part due to silly individual errors and we went in at half time 3-1 down. We did have chances to pull a few goals back but it just didn’t fall our way. Afterwards, we had a few frank conversations in the dressing room about where we can improve. We just have to pick ourselves up and go again tomorrow. THere are always excuses that can be made. Injuries have not been too kind to us and we are still missing four or five who would probably be in the team. THat means we have a few new faces in and around the squad, too, which means perhaps we haven’t had the consistency that we need in terms of selection. THe weather was atrocious too which means that it was difficult to play our usual passing game. But really, it's down to us as players that have to do better

on the pitch. THere’s no better chance to do that than against two local rivals over Christmas. Worthing will be a tough nut to crack. THey’ve invested a lot in recent years and have a good squad with a good set-up. I know they have slipped down the table recently but I think they will be there or thereabouts in April. Some of the lads I obviously know quite well, too, with Alex Parsons, James Crane and Darren Budd all playing for them. It will be a bit of a tasty game against two of the better footballing sides in the division so I expect there will be a big crowd for that one. It will be the same back home on Boxing Day when Lewes come to visit. THey've been on a real run of late and if there's a repeat of the 3-3 draw we had earlier in the season then it will be a good one for all the fans to watch. I’ve said before that we have nothing to fear with big games. We normally rise to the occasion and, when you play teams who are near the top of the table, it also means that we will be playing a side who also likes to pass it rather than be a bit more direct. I just hope that we can pick up some points from those matches as Christmas is always nicer for everyone involved in the club if we are winning. We also this week had the news that Tommy had been offered a pro contract with Scottish Premier side Hibernian. Everyone is delighted for him and we wish him all the best for the future. I also want to take this time to wish all Rocks fans a Merry Christmas THe support this year, as always, has been phenomenal given the rollercoaster it has been. I hope you all have amazing breaks spending time with family and friends. See you all in 2019!

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