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Theatre cash plea rejected A PLEA by the theatre operator in Bognor Regis for cash was dismissed by town councillors as a sob story. THe Arun Arts charity, which runs the Alexandra THeatre, had written to the town council seeking a reversal of its decision to refuse to give it a grant. But councillors – who have £4,253 left in their annual grant aid budget – rejected the request by 3-2 votes, with one abstention, at a meeting on Monday. Cllr Jan Cosgrove (L, Orchard) said he was still unhappy with the reaction of Arun Arts to an earlier donation of £10,000 annually for three years. “THis is an infernal cheek. I am sure it’s a big sob story. We gave them three years’ money. We got no adequate response from them. THey denied us proper access,” he said. “I would like to engage with these people about the future of their project in the town’s regeneration. “THey have a public duty to be more open with the community which have stepped in on one or two occasions to save them. “Until we know what is going on, given the chequered history of this set up, my own view is that we should not support this.” Approving the request would also open the floodgates to any other unsuccessful applicant to seek a review, he said. Cllr Jeanette Warr (LD, Hotham) described the request as bellyaching. “We have never been able to get in with Arun Arts,” she said. “THey never invite us to meeting. It’s not as open a situation as

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MP backs effort on energy bills DOZENS of people have been shown how to save thousands of pounds in heating their homes in the Post area. THe biggest energy switching campaign held by the Arun and Chichester Citizens Advice saw help given to residents keen to shrink their energy bills. THe final day of the initiative last Friday saw Bognor Regis and Littlehampton MP Nick Gibb meet advisors to see the money saving work in action. Mr Gibb said: "THis is a wonderful event. It's clear that everyone who comes along here is able to see money. "THere are savings to be made by staying with the same supplier but even more if they switch supplier. "THis is the essence of what the government sought to do when it opened up the energy market and enabled customers to shop around." THe final session of the campaign's ten days was held in Bognor Regis Library in London Road. Ken Porter, campaign volunteer at Arun and Chichester Citizens Advice, said: "We've had about nine people come along today. Everyone we have seen could save money, even if it is just a case of switching from paper billing to paperless billing." THe efforts in the Bognor Regis and Chichester area formed part of a national week to encourage households to compare their energy costs. In all, 34 switching conversations took place at the six events to save £4,561 in fuel bills for the individuals who took part. When benefits advice was also given, the

total amount gained was £22,000 a year. Many of those who went along where in their 80s and 90s and lacked the confidence to switch. THey were paying a high price for their loyalty to their energy companies. "Last year, only 19 per cent of people in Arun and Chichester switched suppliers," he said. "Some people might have switched the year before and be happy with that. But it is still a lot of people who are staying with their supplier for a long time. It can be about having the confidence to make that switch." THe campaign saw sessions held in Midhurst, Petworth and East Wittering as well as the main centres of Chichester, Bognor Regis and Littlehampton. THis is the first time Citizens Advice has travelled to the outlying towns. As well as the energy bills advice, those who attended also gained from the advisors' expert knowledge. A 94-year-old man who attended the East Wittering event saved £600 on his electricity bill as well as being made aware he could claim attendance allowance, a parking Blue Badge and regular visits from an occupational therapist. A couple in Petworth were shown how to cut their energy bills by £200 a year but also found out they were eligible for an annual £11,000 in benefits. Pam O'Brien, library manager for the Bognor Regis area, said: "We are part of the community and we want to reach out to people who might not usually visit a library and encourage people to see the range of services we offer."

Council proposes speed limit of 20mph around Felpham WELL over a hundred Felpham roads could be covered by a new 20mph speed limit. Motorists would have to reduce their speeds to travel legally around most of the village. Formal proposals for the safety improvement scheme were published by West Sussex County Council yesterday. THey will remain open for consultation for four weeks. If the plans go ahead, work on the 137 affected roads should be finished by next March. THe programme is likely to cost about £50,000 and will be funded by

contributions from the developers of the hundreds of homes built in the area in recent years. A council spokesman said: "Both the local county councillor and the parish council identified the reduced limit as a priority to improve safety. "THe county council is formally advertising proposals which would mean only Upper Bognor Road, Middleton Road, Felpham Way, Flansham Lane and Flansham Park will remain 30mph.All other public roads in the village would become 20mph. Summerley Lane would also see two pairs of speed cushions installed.

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f Pearl Bartlett in Balgo | Pic: Lasallian Mission Council, Sydney PEARL BARTLETT has travelled from Barnham to Balgo on the other side of the world. Pearl is spending her third year out of St Philip Howard Catholic School in the village to western Australia. She is volunteering with the Lassalian Volunteer faith-based programme in the remote Aboriginal community of Balgo. It is a town of just 600 people who are 3,100kms from their state capital of Perth. Pearl arrived in Balgo late last month and said: "Balgo is truly an amazing place. "It is completely different to what I am used to which is so refreshing.” “THe whole community is so friendly and welcoming and I have already had some new and life-changing experiences. “How hot it is is something I still need to get used to.” THe temperature in Balgo was about

110F or 43C last Saturday. Pearl, 21, is the only Briton in Balgo with four other Australian volunteers. Her responsibilities during her time in Australia include classroom support with literacy, numeracy and carpentry, co-ordinating the breakfast club and nutritious meals for students and helping at Luurnpa Catholic School and the Kutjungka Trade Training Centre. She is also helping to direct youth activities after school, such as sport, pool supervision, music and discos. "I decided to become a Lasallian volunteer to grow my faith, work with young people and help spread joy," she said. She has a passion for the natural world and working with young people. She worked for two years at St Cassian's Centre, which facilitates

school camps and youth retreats in Kintbury in Berkshire. Pearl added: "I decided to become a Lasallian volunteer to grow my faith, work with young people and help spread joy." Unlike a typical gap year, Pearl will not have the opportunity to go to a bar or pub after work because Balgo is a dry community with no alcohol permitted in the entire town. Balgo is severely disadvantaged because of its isolation. Health, education and income levels are among the lowest in Australia. Seven languages, including English, are spoken in the village. It is known for the Warlayirti Art Centre, which has produced world famous art since missionaries brought canvas and paint in the 1970s.

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A FIRST Pride festival is to take place in Bognor Regis this summer. THe two-day celebration of diversity is set to be held in August as part of a revamped International Bognor Birdman, backed by Post Newspapers. THe birdmen and women will be flying off the town’s pier for only one day in contrast to the weekend-long launches of recent years. But the spare day will be filled by the second day of the free Pride weekend. THe initial details of the occasion for all the family were revealed in a letter to Bognor Regis Town Council in advance of a meeting on Monday. THe Birdman organisers asked the town council to allow its £7,500 grant to be used for the new weekend instead of the Birdman-only occasion expected when the award was made last November. THis was agreed by the members of the council’s policy and resources committee. Cllr Jan Cosgrove (L, Orchard) said: “If this is how the organisers feel the event has to survive, then we have to trust them. We should welcome the development and say we are happy to support it. “THis widens the scope of the weekend and is able to attract a wider audience from along the south coast, particularly to the east where people might go to Brighton Pride.” Committee chairman Cllr Adam

Cunard (I, Pevensey) said: “THe Birdman had become very stretched over two days. Pulling it back to one day, and putting on entertainment all weekend, will give the event a fresher feel because it had got a bit tired.” International Bognor Birdman was cancelled last summer because of a lack of funding. THe intention then was to make up for the lost year by extending activities from the seafront into the town centre to create another entertainment zone. A statement from the organisers to the town council explaining the change says: “Birdman will be going ahead this year as an attraction in an altogether bigger and more diverse event." “THe whole event is Pride and will take place over the two days. However, Birdman will only be happening on the Sunday. “Pride itself has asked for no funding from the town council at this point and promises to be a huge event focusing on individuality, equality and inclusion and will celebrate every aspect of our community including families, those with disabilities, the LGBT community. “Moving forward, these two events will always run side by side.” Daredevil Birdmen have made the leap of faith off Bognor Regis Pier, with some breaks, since 1978. THe event began in Selsey seven years earlier.

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` Witnesses sought AN APPEAL for witnesses has been made after a man was seriously injured in an assault in Bognor Regis. THe victim, a 67-year-old man, was stepping off a bus in Oak Grove around 2pm on January 14 when he was pulled to the pavement and assaulted by another man. News of the attack was revealed by Sussex Police last Friday. A spokesman said: "THe victim sustained fractures to both legs and he was taken to hospital for treatment." THe suspect was described as a white man, 5ft 10in tall, aged between 35 and 40, of heavy build, with body piercings and tattoos and hair in a mohican-style. Information about the assault should be given to the police online at: sussex.police.uk or phone 101, quoting reference 668 of 14/01.

` Hangar plans PLANS for a steel frame hangar on Bognor Regis Airfield have been submitted to Arun District Council. Bognor Regis Airfield has applied to install the structure on the gliding site at the former Lec airfield between the railway line and town's golf course.

` Suspicious man A MAN drove off in a white Ford Transit van when he was challenged by a Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator after looking through a skip in Northwyke Road, Felpham, on January 29.

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Councillor is sentenced STAFF at a Bognor Regis town centre pub were scared to come to work after a former partner of the landlady threatened to burn down the building, Portsmouth Crown Court was told. Speaking at a sentencing hearing on Damien Enticott, who is a town councillor, prosecuting barrister Richard Davies said, in a victim impact statement, the landlady of THe William Hardwicke, Hannah Shrimpton, had been totally shocked by Enticott's actions on September 23 and 24 last year. At the crown court on January 9, Enticott, 34, of St Peter's Crescent, Selsey, admitted assault on Miss Shrimpton, theft of £2,700 and burglary with intent to do damage at the pub. He had been in a two-year relationship with Miss Shrimpton during which they lived in a flat at the premises but when the relationship ended in mid-September, she barred him from the pub. However, on September 23, near closing time, he returned with another man, became agitated, then went behind the bar, removed a bottle of brandy and began drinking it, at which point staff called Miss Shrimpton. When she arrived, Enticott pushed her, knocking her to the floor, bruising her knee. He then went to the cashier's office, taking handfuls of cash from the till and made threats to burn the pub down as he left. THe incident continued the following evening, Mr Davies told the court last Friday. Enticott smashed a door panel to get into the pub but could not gain

entry to the flat. Miss Shrimpton stated she had been totally shocked by the assault and theft of the money, which meant she had been unable to pay staff. She had been scared by Enticott's threats to burn down the pub and for her children's welfare. Enticott, who has previous convictions including several for assault, was not in court but joined proceedings through videolink from prison, where he has been in custody on remand since the end of last September. Judge Roger Hetherington said, although Enticott believed he was owed money, it had been an upsetting incident for Miss Shrimpton and her staff. He said: "You have served the equivalent of an eight-month custodial sentence and, because of the difficulties you plainly have in your own life, a more constructive disposal of the case is to try to get you help from the probation service." THe judge imposed a two-year concurrent community order for all the offences, linked to a drug rehabilitation requirement, participation in a THinking Skills programme and 15 days of rehabilitation activity to support Enticott's mental health difficulties. *Damien Enticott was elected for Labour in Hatherleigh ward of Bognor Regis Town Council in February, 2018, but resigned from the party in August last year over anti-Semitic comments he made on social media. He is an Independent councillor and attended the policy and ressources committee on Monday.

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Shop set to close A BOGNOR REGIS-based charity is to close its shop in the town after a decade of trading. 4Sight Vision Support announced this week its outlet in York Road would open for the last time on March 13. A closing down sale began on Tuesday and will continue into the final day. Nik Demetriades, the charity's chief executive, said the decision had been made with reluctance but the renewal of the shop lease later this year made it the only financially sensible course of action. "With a potential hard Brexit looming, the current seemingly continuing decline in the retail sector and a very competitive and overcrowded charity retail sector in Bognor, it has made it an

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Police urged to fight abuse ALMOST 2,000 incidents of domestic abuse around the Arun district were reported to police last year. THe total was an increase of more than ten per cent on 2017, the latest police figures show. In the Bognor Regis area, there were 1,047 incidents. THeir continued rise was a cause for concern, a councillor warned. County councillor Jacky Pembleton (C, Middleton) said she was worried about the seemingly constant climb in the call-outs faced by the police to tackle the crimes. She told a meeting on Wednesday there had been an extra 11 cases in Middleton in the past year to take the total to 36 for a near 50 per cent increase. Most other areas around the town also experienced more cases. "I raised this at the last meeting and was told that the increase was because more people were reporting domestic abuse," she said at the latest meeting of the Joint Western Arun Area Committee. "I disagree with that. Because of the work I do outside this forum, I think the incidence of domestic abuse is increasing. "I would like to know why it is going up. I don't believe it is because people feel better about reporting it. I believe it is increasing and the police need to focus on it." THe police figures show that the 1,983 reported cases of domestic abuse last year were an increase of 273 on the previous year. In Hotham ward in the town centre, 147 cases were reported to the police - 38 more than in 2017.

It was a similar situation in Pevensey, with 27 additional cases to take the total to 120. Sergeant Dave Lyons, of Sussex Police, said: "We want members of the public to report domestic abuse. THis is not just happening in Sussex. THis is a national situation. "A victim of domestic abuse suffers on average 43 times before they will report it. "We take domestic matters very seriously. THat wasn't the case 25 years ago but it is now." Cllr Paul English (C, Arun District Council, Felpham E) said the overall crime figures were alarming. "It was gobsmacking how terrible the figures are. THey are still going up in a lot of areas. I do not see much improvement from last time. "We want to see more police community support officers and more PCs for the £24 a year extra we are paying on a band D property," he said. Sgt Lyons said the total number of crimes in 2018 at 10,069 had dropped slightly by 32 incidents compared to the prior year. "We will note these figures and we will target problem areas. (Chief Constable) Giles York has said there will be an increase in PSCOS and PCs. "But I don't know how many we will get," he said. "We have to remember this area is very safe compared to others." Alcohol-related public place violent crimes were among those to increase, while anti-social behaviour and burglary declined.

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Town pie makers to be stars on TV TV VIEWERS will be able to see how a Bognor Regis family business creates award-winning pies. THe BBC is to make a documentary about the success of Turner's Pies for a programme to be broadcast later this year. THe steak and ale treat created by Phil Turner and his team at the Hawthorn Road firm was voted the supreme champion at last year's prestigious British Pie Awards. Judges gave it a score of 99/100, saying the perfect pastry parcel was 'a clear winner and head and shoulders above the rest'. THis success attracted the attention of documentary maker Anthony Bartram for a programme which will celebrate

Postcard omits Regis A MAJOR postcard printer has been criticised for missing out the word Regis from its latest postcard of Bognor Regis. Judge Sampson’s postcard features four attractive views around the town in the traditional manner of the greetings cards. But it has left out the all-important second part of the town’s name, which reaches its 90th anniversary this year. Bognorian Anthony Wills spotted the error when he visited the town from his current home in north London. He said: “It’s a shame. It’s a nice card but I thought something was missing when I saw it in the shop and the mistake ruins the card. “I always call the town Bognor Regis when I am talking to people about it because it’s important to give it its proper name.” Mr Wills, 69, grew up in THe Steyne, which

features in one of the photographs on the postcard. Two views of the seafront and another of Waterloo Square gardens completes the scenes. Mr Wills returns to the town regularly to catch up with his friends. He is also the media relations officer for the National Piers Society and keeps in close contact with events on the town’s pier. “It was the first ever pier I stepped on to. My grandmother would take me on to it just after the war. “We used to go to matinees in the roof garden theatre and it sparked my lifelong love of piers," he said. Judge Sampson is based in St Leonard’s on Sea in East Sussex. THe company’s website describes it as a leading supplier of calendars, postcards, UK souvenirs and gifts and printed stationery, THe company has been contacted for a comment.

Britons' love of pies with a focus on master baker Phil as he prepares Turner's Pies' entry into this year's awards next month. Anthony said: "We'll then return to Turner's Pies to see more of the operation and hear about the lovely family story behind the business in the spring and the programme will be broadcast this summer." Phil oversees the firm's four shops in Chichester, Bognor Regis, Rustington and Worthing. He said he was delighted to be featured on television. "It's a fantastic endorsement of what we do and really exciting," he said. THis year's awards will be the 11th to be held and have become an institution for pastry connoisseurs.

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TOWN councillors want to halt the demolition of two prominent buildings in Bognor Regis. THey have agreed to request Arun District Council to reverse its decision to allow 2-4 Waterloo Square to be pulled to the ground. THey wanted further answers to their concerns about the buildings' condition. As reported, Arun has issued a demolition order on the properties because of a set of hazards. But Cllr Jeanette Warr (LD, Hotham), who chaired an extraordinary meeting of the town council's policy and resources committee on Monday, said she was unhappy with the order. She had been told by Arun its surveyor stood outside the buildings and relied on the report by the owner's surveyor on their internal condition. "We want an independent surveyor appointed before any decision can be made about these buildings and their future," she said. Cllr Jan Cosgrove (L, Orchard) said it was important to know the full details of the buildings' ownership. "I understand from reading the paperwork that what Arun are saying is that they own the freehold of the land but that the building is owned by the leaseholder. THat is a very unusual situation and I would want some absolute proof of that," he said. He said he was also concerned the demolition order had over-ridden a planning application by property developer B5 Ltd for the demolition which would have been decided by Arun's councillors. Cllr Steve Goodheart (I, Hotham) called for details of all Arun's freehold land in Bognor Regis to be requested.

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Fire warning over scheme this and we are concerned that the council is not learning lessons on fire safety. "Everything should now be dealt with in an open and honest manner with clear and comprehensive public consultation before any planning application is made." THe society has written to Arun to ask it to explain how it will deal with the fire and rescue service's criticism. It has also pointed out that, if the fire access road is kept, the park design will have to exclude car parking in that area. THis will cut the number of parking space from the present 219 to 178. "In Arun's 2015 consultation which they claim informed this design," said Mr Coster, "the public voted by a 76 per cent majority for no reduction in car parking and have a right to expect Arun to honour this. Reducing car parking will damage the shopping centre, and even Arun acknowledges this." An Arun spokesman said the final design of the park would take into account all legally required regulations. "As stated at the recent Bognor Regis regeneration sub-committee, the next stage of the Pavilion Park project is to engage with stakeholders. "LUC (Land Use Consultants) has been appointed by the council to develop the concept plans into a detailed design ready for a planning application. "West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is one of several stakeholders who are due to be further engaged as the detailed design is worked through. "THe final scheme will adhere to all fire and other regulations. A planning consent would otherwise not be granted."

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Club members to take to the stage for a special concert A MUSIC concert with a difference is in taking place in Bognor Regis. Bognor Regis Music Club is inviting some of its members to take to the stage tomorrow. THe performances will comprise vocal and instrumental items by composers such as Mendelssohn, Debussy, Villa Lobos and Eric Coates. 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 sympathic audience. "I am pleased that Helen Woods, the club's secretary, has put together such

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FIRE officers have issued a warning about initial plans for a new park in Bognor Regis. THe town's civic society consulted West Sussex Fire and Rescue Society over the design for the Pavilion Park. Arun District Council's current proposals show the existing fire access safety slip road to the west of the 16-storey Fitzleet tower block in Queensway will be replaced by car parking around the new park. THe fire and rescue service responded: "THe Fitzleet House currently has access to a dry fire main, but to support this there is access to the rear of building for a high level firefighting appliance. "In the new proposed design, this is being replaced by parking provision and therefore will not comply with the building design regulations part B5. "To decrease accessibility to a high-rise building from its current arrangements should be considered carefully." Hugh Coster, the society's deputy chairman, said: "THis is code for 'don't do it' delivered by experts. "So, at present, it would seem that Arun's design is unworkable, unless they are prepared to put lives in danger. "We have asked them for a detailed explanation of how they will deal with this. "Arun have been ignoring our warnings about this ever since the Bognor Regis regeneration sub-committee approved this design in December, 2017. "Town residents are very concerned that sweeping away this safety access could be setting the stage for a repeat, heaven forbid, of the recent Grenfell Tower tragedy where access was also a problem. "Arun have irresponsibly kept quiet about

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` Elections session STANDING up for what you believe in is an essential quality of being a councillor. Arun District Council is holding sessions for would-be candidates in the forthcoming local elections. Two of the events will be held in Bognor Regis on February 27. THe first will take place at 4pm in the Mulberry Room in the town's library in London Road. It will be followed at 6pm in the council chamber of the town hall in Clarence Road. Each briefing will last about an hour and include essential information for those thinking of standing for election on May 2. THe briefings are also open to election agents and parish clerks.

` Cookery demo A COOKERY demo and kitchen open day is being staged in Bognor Regis next week. Covers timber and builders' merchant is staging the event from 9am-4pm on Tuesday at its Station Yard depot. THe cookery workshop will showcase a variety of mouthwatering and delicious treats for recreating at home. Visitors will be able to enjoy free fun, special discounts and a free box of chocolates.

` Clothing stolen CLOTHING was stolen from a property in Felpham Road, Felpham, overnight on January 26 and found discarded nearby.

Amy's talk to seek to inspire women INSPIRATIONAL writer and speaker Amy Boucher Pye will be staging a Bognor Regis church's first event of the year for women. Amy is leading the opening Cherished women's day of 2019 at the Opengate Church on March 2. She has won awards for her talks and books and is a sought after leader and speaker at spiritual retreats. A spokesman for the church said: "Amy will be using the story of Martha and Mary to explore how we can learn to navigate the tension between spending time with God and doing things for God. "Come and be refreshed, inspired and challenged as we explore some stories of Jesus in Bethany." Amy has written the highlyrated Finding Myself in Britain and THe Living Cross.

She loves writing Bible reading notes for the likes of the Nationwide Christian Trust, Living Light, and the Christian website, Our Daily Bread. She holds an MA in Christian spirituality from Heythrop College, University of London, which she gained in 2017. Registration for the event at the church, in Victoria Drive, will open at 9.30am and the day will finish at 4pm. A relaxing, specially prepared lunch will be followed by an afternoon packed with seminars and workshops. If preferred, those present can simply sit back and relax with a cuppa. Tickets cost £15 each, concessions are available for students, in advance to include lunch, refreshments, workhops and seminars. THey are available from eventbrite.co.uk, office@opengate.org.uk or 01243 821891.

Centre opens one-day shop HUNDREDS of customers took the chance to bag a bargain and help a Bognor Regis women's charity. THe second pop-up shop held by My Sister's House proved as successful as the first. Founder Julie Budge expects the final takings from its donated clothes and toys to equal the £950 raised previously. She said: "THere has been a constant stream of customers like last time. We were surprised then by how much we raised. "What is really important about the money is that it's unrestricted. We get grants and donations but they are usually for specific projects. "We can spend the money from the shop on whatever we think the best use

for it will be." My Sister's House is based in London Road. Last year saw it help 292 women to improve their lives after problems such as domestic abuse. "THat was a 15 per cent increase on the year before," said Julie. "More than 10 women a day come into our hub in London Road and 18 a day into our back to work project at the 39 Club (in Glamis Street)." She said she was again grateful to Matthew Reynolds for the use of his empty High Street premises last Saturday for the pop-up shop. But it will be the last time because the building is soon due to be refurbished.

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Drugs classes bring home dangers of illegal substances to students FORMER Drugs Squad officer Dave Parvin took education from the classrooms in Bognor Regis on to the streets. Mr Parvin gave students at THe Regis School the latest information about drugs and their effects in a series of seminars. All of the some 1,700 pupils attended the sessions. Among them were Pheobe Reeves and Josh Patterson. Pheobe, 13, said: “I found the seminar really powerful. THis type of stuff is aimed at our age groups. “It was so interesting what type of stuff goes on. We don’t think what the consequences and the risks are. “We don’t really understand what can happen to us because we are only 13 or 14. We don’t understand what we are doing to ourselves at times. “We are at the age where we are going to parties and it’s nice to know that other people are also saying no to drugs there. THat you are not on your own.” Josh, 15, said: “It was nice to have a different point of view about drugs to our teachers. We heard about ecstasy, cannabis and cocaine. “I knew some of it but I found out a lot more – that ecstasy could kill you in ten minutes and that cocaine makes your nose numb and causes scabs and bleeds.” Mr Parvin spent 12 years as a Drugs Squad officer in Yorkshire and several other counties. He has been staging seminars in schools for the past 13 years and updates his knowledge to ensure it remains relevant.

He said: “THe days of preaching about drugs have gone because that never worked. It’s now about using the hour I have with the students to put over information which is going to have an extremely important effect on their lives. “I want them to know the risks involved with the drugs that are likely to come in contact with. THey need to know that they are dangerous. “It’s important for the students to know that, despite what they might see on social media, it is normal not to take drugs." It was also vital to involve parents as well. Many of them attended an evening session he held at the school. He said: “We need to have a circle of school, pupils and parents. If everyone works together, then we minimise the risks.” Katie Robinson, the school’s team leader for personal, health, citizenship and social education, said: “Dave brings a wealth of knowledge to these sessions. “THe students benefit from someone from outside coming in and talking to them about drugs.” School principal Mike Garlick said: “I can protect children inside school and it’s important I provide them with the information about what life is like outside it. “My teachers can’t possibly know what the drugs scene is like and that is the big difference in getting Dave involved. He does know that and the children respect his experience with the Drugs Squad. He has been there, seen it and done it.”

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` Town's fight night A FIRST public boxing match is being staged at a Bognor Regis centre tomorrow. THe Jeneses Community Centre will see members of Ockley Amateur Boxing Club, which trains there, take part with boxers of visiting clubs from London, Brighton, Kent, Southampton, Portsmouth and Chichester. THe event will have more than 30 boxers. It will start at 4pm at the Linden Road building and cost £15 for an adult and £7 for a child. About 90 seats will be available ringside. A screen in an adjacent room will show the boxing for £5 a seat.

` January weather TEMPERATURES dropped below -3C in Bognor Regis last month. THe town's coldest day of January as recorded in the weather station in Andrew Goodwill's garden of his home in the town was the 30th with a temperature of -3.3C. In contrast, the warmest day was January 1, with a peak temperature of 14.6C. Last month's total rainfall was 25.8mm.

` Clothing stolen KARTING clothing was stolen when a van in Glamis Street, Bognor Regis, was broken into overnight on January 26. A vehicle in Durlston Drive, North Bersted, was entered overnight on January 26 and a TomTom sat nav was stolen.

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Town's Euro links to survive TWINNING in Bognor Regis would survive Brexit, a meeting was told. Heather Perrott was re-elected as chairman of Bognor Regis Twinning Association and said its work with the three towns with which it was linked was more essential than ever. THe country is on the verge of Brexit when it leaves the European Union on March 29 after years of fraught debates and negotiations between politicians of different parties and countries. But Mrs Perrott said: "THe events of recent history tend to show the benefits and importance of international friendship. With the political situation at the moment, it seems to be more important than ever to be talking to people at grass-roots level in Germany and France. Twinning enables us to do that. "When we speak to people, what they tell us are not necessarily the views expressed in the news when politicians talk to each other. "Some people in France want Frexit. Most of them think we are mad for wanting to leave, but some of them understand why. "THey do have worries about immigration and the government from Brussels as we do. "But most of them would really, really like us to stay. "Whatever happens will not stop our twinning and our friendships and will make it even more important." THe first moves to twin Bognor Regis with Europe began 40 years ago. It was the following year, 1980, when the association was formed and the link with St Maur des Fosses in France was finalised.

Connections with Weil and Rhein, in the former West Germany, and Trebbin, which was then behind the Iron Curtain in East Germany, followed. Regular exchanges are held between the three towns. THis July will see a group of members of the twinning associations of Weil am Rhein and Trebbin visit Bognor Regis. Up to 10 ramblers from St Maur will also be visiting in September to enjoy walks around the area with the Bognor Regis members. THe activities with the French town have lessened in recent years after a shake-up in its town hall. But Mrs Perrott is optimistic they will be resumed fully once the changes have settled down. She was unanimously re-elected at the meeting - held last Wednesday at the Regis School of Music - for the third and final year of her third threeperiod as chairman. THis is the first time in the association's history that a person has been chosen as chairman for so many years. But she will have to stand down again in 2020 under the association's rules. THe group has some 50 memberships - households and individuals - and treasurer Phil Butler said 2018 had been a successful year. A £750 grant from Bognor Regis Town Council and a series of popular social events had enabled funds to be built up ahead to be spent on hosting the German visitors. He was also re-elected without opposition at the meeting, along with vice-chairman David Roche. THe association stages foreign film nights at the town's Picturedrome cinema each month.

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Rise in tax will help to boost police officers BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk AN INCREASE in council tax which will help boost officer numbers in Sussex Police has been supported by a scrutiny panel. THe Sussex Police and Crime Panel was asked to give its views on the force’s budget for 2019/20, priorities and an increase in precept of £24 a year for the average household. Presenting the budget, Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne said the precept increase would help Sussex Police further increase the number of police community support officers, police officers and specialist staff. At the meeting on Friday, Mrs Bourne told the panel: “I know any decision to increase the amount we are asking people to pay is not an easy one to take, and not one that I take lightly. “But despite the increase we will still have the fifth lowest precept in England and Wales, and 75 per cent of households will pay an additional £24 a year or less.” A working group set up to scrutinise the budget as it developed reported back to

the panel suggesting that the maximum increase could be supported if the panel were satisfied that issues with the 101 service – the police’s non-emergency number - would be urgently addressed and there was more visible policing. Panel members asked for assurances the additional money would address the needs of communities in Sussex and deal with the issues most important to residents. Mrs Bourne spoke about focus groups she had run across Sussex to “get under the bonnet” and find out what the priorities of different groups would be. She said there were common themes to come out of these groups, including concerns about the lack of visible policing, the difficulty in reporting crime and frustration with using the 101 numbers and the lack of a local policing contact. She said additional investment would be made to enable the recruitment of 100 more police community support officers, 50 more police officers and 50 more specialist staff. THis, she said, would help to prevent more deaths and serious injuries on Sussex roads, improve the service for both 101 and 999 calls, increase the number of community officers by 50

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address the issues our residents tell us are most important to them.” Public questions to the commissioner included concerns about the police’s response to speeding vehicles, and a report was presented by the commissioner on the work being done to deal with gangs and organised criminal networks exporting illegal drugs using dedicated mobile phone lines and exploiting children and vulnerable residents. THe next meeting of the Sussex Police and Crime Panel takes place on Friday, April 26.

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Council funds from Brexit EVERY district and borough council in West Sussex is to receive thousands of pounds from the government to help them deal with Brexit. However, one leader has said councils would be better off spending the money on ‘tinned food and paraffin stoves’. In a written statement to Parliament, local government secretary James Brokenshire announced a £56.5m pot to be divided among county and district councils over the next two years. County councils will receive £175k, while district and borough councils will receive £35k over the same period. Unitary authorities, such as Brighton & Hove City Council, will receive £210,000, while an extra £1.5m will be split between councils facing an impact from local ports. Mr Brokenshire said: “THis funding will help councils to adapt to changes caused

by Brexit, while still protecting vital local services.” None of the councils in West Sussex has yet been told when they will receive the money, so have no idea how it will be used. When asked, a spokesman for Chichester District Council said: “Until we know more about the amounts and when we’ll be receiving it we can’t comment at this stage." Mr Brokenshire said: “Local government will play a critical role in making a success of Brexit at the local level. “My department is committed to ensuring councils have the support and the funding they need to prepare for an orderly exit from the EU and do appropriate contingency planning.” By Karen Dunn, local democracy reporter

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Surrey merger for fire service BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk WEST SUSSEX Fire & Rescue Service is to move to a joint 999 mobilising system with Surrey Fire & Rescue Service. THe decision was made by the cabinet member for safer,stronger communities on Friday. Command and mobilising systems are used to dispatch fire and rescue service resources to emergency incidents. THe decision follows a full assessment of the options available for alternative mobilising systems with other fire and rescue services. THe Surrey Fire and Rescue Service system has a proven track record for reliability, with the capacity to handle additional call volume and demonstrates good value for money.

Debbie Kennard, cabinet member for safer, stronger communities, said: “THe safety of residents in West Sussex is an absolute priority and that’s why it’s important we have a fire service that can mobilise quickly and effectively. “We have taken a thorough and indepth look at the options available and the one we are proposing is tried and tested, while offering good value for money.” THe aim is to migrate to the new system by mid-February, 2020. THe decision is subject to a seven day call-in period. THe county's fire service is at the heart of West Sussex County Council's communities and public protection directorate, working to support communities to become safer, stronger and more resilient through a combination of prevention, protection and response activities.

CHICHESTER and Bognor Regis residents will continue to have access to justice now that rooms at Chichester District Council are being used for court sittings. THe council has agreed to provide a space to hold civil and family hearings after the closure of the Chichester Combined Courts following a shake-up of provision by the Ministry of Justice. A pilot for the service took place last July which proved successful, and now Chichester District Council has offered space in its committee rooms for up to 50 Fridays per year. THe first official sitting took place on Friday, January 4. THe types of cases being heard are non-criminal and those that are considered to be lowest risk, including small claims and possession cases. Chichester District Council leader Tony Dignum, said: “Last year’s trial went extremely well and so we are very pleased to be able to offer this provision and support to the Ministry of Justice. "We have worked very closely with HM Courts and Tribunals Service to create a solution that helps keep on-going court provision in the city, and ensures that residents continue to have local access to justice when they need it. "THe arrangement will also save the taxpayer money by providing better use of government buildings.” John Miller, of the courts and tribunals service, said: “We are delighted that hearings are now taking place at Chichester District Council offices. "THis is great news for local court users and their continued access to justice."

Delayed transfer of care figures BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk DELAYED transfer of care figures for West Sussex are at their lowest point in more than three-and-a-half-years, according to the latest figures available (November, 2018). Working with NHS colleagues, social care staff play an important role in helping keep the number of patients whose discharge from hospital is delayed as low as possible. In West Sussex, these teams have helped maintain delayed transfer of care levels below the national minimum set by government for five out of the last six months. Ensuring the right onward care or care package is in place for patients who are ready to be discharged from hospital is vital, both for the wellbeing and recovery of the patients who no longer need acute hospital care and for ensuring there is sufficient hospital capacity for those who need to be admitted. Achieving the statutory minimum for ‘delayed transfers of care’ requires a huge team effort across adult operations, adult hospital teams, brokerage, commissioning and contracting and as a result of these co-ordinated efforts the November, 2018, level was the lowest level since April, 2015, down to 336 ‘delayed days’ against a national target of a minimum of 517 ‘delayed days’. Cabinet member for adults and health, Amanda Jupp, said: "It is great news that we

have been able to support so many people to find suitable onward care when they are ready to leave hospital. We are very aware that the pressure on acute hospitals continues year round and that this good work needs to continue, so we are doing all we can to help manage this pressure. "In the short-term, we are about to invest in further care and support at home. As the year progresses, work will be carried out jointly with our health partners, on the Step Up Step Down programme to develop Home First services, which will get more people out of hospital and into their own home, rather than into another bed. "THis on-going work will ensure that more people are able to return home in a timely way and give them the best opportunity to maintain their independence." Director of operations (resilience) at Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Jeannie Baumann, said: “We welcome the support West Sussex County Council provides, helping patients to be safely discharged from hospital once they are medically fit to leave. "As an acute care provider, we have a duty to ensure our beds are occupied only by people in need of acute hospital treatment, and so we encourage patients to accept the first offer that enables them to leave hospital. “On occasion, this may not be their first choice but our social care and community healthcare colleagues will continue to support patients to secure a long term solution to meet their care needs."

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Education minister visits city school for a special scheme PUPILS from Funtington Primary School welcomed some special guests to their school on Friday. West Sussex County Council leader Louise Goldsmith joined Bognor Regis and Littlehampton MP Nick Gibb, minister of state at the Department for Education, at the school. THe school is rated ‘good’ by Ofsted and is small with just 87 pupils. THe head teacher of the school

in Heather Close, West Ashling, is Mrs Sarah Titley. During the visit, Mr Gibb met pupils who were taking part in the Prince William Award scheme. THe scheme helps young people to build character, resilience and confidence with the help of the education charity, SkillForce, whose instructors have served in the British Armed Forces and who bring their

experience to teach the young about the importance of teamwork, resilience and self-discipline. Mr Gibb said: "I was very pleased to be invited to visit this small rural school and to meet some of the staff and pupils. THe school has a supportive and friendly ethos. "THe pupils I met were hugely enthusiastic about taking part in the Prince William Award Scheme."

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Cubs and Scouts gain awards for their efforts MORE than 80 Cubs and Scouts from around Bognor Regis have been presented with prestigious awards. THe young people were presented with badges and certificates for achieving their silver and bronze Chief Scout Awards. THe presentations were carried out by Bognor Regis town mayor, Cllr Stephen Reynolds, and West Sussex Scouts youth commissioner, Michael Priest. THe occasion at St Mary's Church hall

in Felpham was attended by 220 proud parents and friends of the award winners. THe bronze Chief Scout Award is the top award for Beaver Scouts, the youngest members of Scouting, and the silver award is the top award for Cub Scouts. Jan Poupart, the assistant district commissioner for Cubs with Bognor Regis and District Scouts, said: "THe young people have shown that they are adventurous, attempting and succeeding

in a variety of activities, ranging from archery and abseiling to camping and climbing and sailing and swimming. "Much of it involved giving help in the community and learning about the world around them. "THey have worked as a team and gained new skills." THe successful Cubs and Scouts are pictured at the ceremony with their respective awards.

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Oh What a Night in store Frankie's Guys Saturday, February 16, 7.30pm Alexandra Theatre, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1BL www.alexandratheatre.co.uk FRANKIE'S GUY'S - a celebration of Frankie Valli and THe Four Seasons - is a fast paced, energetic production with an authentic live concert feel, coming to wow Bognor Regis audiences this month. Putting their own charismatic stamp on timeless

classics such as Big Girls Don't Cry, Walk Like A Man, Sherry and Oh What A Night, the boys take a nostalgic trip down memory lane and remind everyone exactly why THe Four Seasons sold more than 100 million records and earned themselves a place in the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. With slick choreography, charm, charisma, brilliant audience participation and amazing live vocals, it's clear to see why Frankie's Guys are receiving standing ovations up and down the country.

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Alita: Battle Angel Release date: February 6 Cinema: Picturedrome Tickets: www.picturedromebognor.com Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction FROM visionary filmmakers James Cameron and Robert Rodriguez comes an epic adventure of hope and empowerment. When Alita awakens with no memory of who she is in a future world she does not recognise, she is taken in by compassionate doctor Ido who realises that somewhere in this abandoned cyborg shell is the heart and soul of a young woman with an extraordinary past. As Alita learns to navigate her new life, the deadly and corrupt forces that run the city come after her which reveals a clue to her past she has unique fighting abilities that those in power will stop at nothing to control.

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It's a funny old tale Theatre Review  By Kelly Wickham Trial By Laugter Until February 9 Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP www.cft.org.uk IAN HISLOP would know a thing or two about libel and slander, particularly from his role as editor of Private Eye. His play, co-written with Nick Newman about bookseller, publisher and satirist, Willian Hone, who stands trial for 'impious blasphemy and seditious libel' in 1817, was not quite as it seemed. THe ideas are still relevant today

and certainly to the newspaper industry but the humour was somewhat lost on an audience who seemed a lot less thin on the ground after the interval. Credit must be given to the actors who worked with what they had and particularly to Willian Hone's ally, political cartoonist George Cruikshank, played by Peter Losasso, particularly when he was portraying an inebriated friend celebrating the success of the first trial. THe slapstick comedy and jokes by Jeremy Lloyd playing Prince Regent seemed a little out of place on the stage. THe play follows the success of the sold-out run of THe Wipers Times at Chichester last year, but perhaps Ian Hislop and Nick Newman should have quit when they were ahead.

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A clutch of strong women Historical, fictional and fantastical is the default focus this week with Mary, Queen of Scots, A Star is Born and Mary Poppins Returns Cinema: Chichester Cinema at New Park Tickets: www.chichestercinema.org IN 1560, Mary (Saoirse Ronan) returns to her native Scotland after her French king husband dies. Only 18, she is dedicated to claiming the throne to which she is heir. She is also aware of the equal claim she has to the throne of England her cousin, Elizabeth (Margot Robbie) sits on. But both are seen as unfit due to gender, and surrounded by men – David Tennant plays John Knox, the cleric, Adrian Lester is THomas Randolph, Elizabeth’s ambassador to the Scottish court -- who would curb their power and who create fear between them. A Star is Born is multi-nominated for Oscars including Best Actress (Lady Gaga), Best Actor (Bradley Cooper, who also debuts as director) and Best Picture. From the first moment, Cooper’s hard-drinking, self-hating, reluctant celebrity Jackson Maine meets his protégée and soon-to-be lover Allie (Gaga), it is clear she could be either a way out of his darkness, or the sealing of his fate. THis is stellar entertainment, taking an old story and miraculously making it sing anew. Emily Blunt is the nanny with the mostest in Mary Poppins Returns as she magically helps the Banks siblings through a difficult time decades after her original visit. Also starring Emily Mortimer, Ben Wishaw and Julie Walters. THe week’s other strong woman is Cleopatra. Sophie Okonedo plays the Egyptian Queen in

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Antony and Cleopatra, Ralph Fiennes playing Antony in this National THeatre production (Performance on Feb 9). THe famous ill-fated couple negotiate their lives in a frenzy of politics, power and passion. Don’t miss Free Solo as focused mountain climber Alex Honnold - the daredevil at the heart of the so-terrifying, exhilarating film - who risks his life thousands of feet high without ropes or securing gear of any kind. And don’t forget your admiration for those who filmed this exceptional feat on El Capitan mountain, in Yosemite National Park. Next week’s Ruby Tuesday £2 film is Brazil, Terry Gilliam’s 1985 startling original starring Jonathan Pryce, Michael Palin and Robert de Niro (Feb 19) and part of the cinema’s 40th Anniversary Ruby Year celebrations. All seats are reservable on plush red seats. Bar. Box office: 01243 786650. Chichester Cinema at New Park, New Park Road, Chichester PO19 7XY.

Picturedrome Cinema listings from Feb 8 A DOG'S WAY HOME (U) Sat/Sun: 11.45am ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL (12A) Fri/Tues-Thur: 11.30am, 2.30pm, 5pm, 8.30pm Sat/Sun: 2.30pm, 4.30pm, 8.30pm Mon: 11.30am, 2.30pm, 4.30pm, 8.30pm THE FAVOURITE (15) Fri: 11.15am, 2.15pm, 4.45pm Sat/ Sun: 2.15pm, 5.30pm Mon: 2.15pm Tues-Thur: 11.15am, 2.15pm

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New twist on classic hound tale The Hound of the Baskervilles February 7-9 Alexandra Theatre, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1BL www.alexandrathetre.co.uk CHEEKY and fast-paced, THe Hound of the Baskervilles offers farcical surprises, brilliant theatrical invention, and a new twist on the greatest detective of all time. Presented by Bersted Arts, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle‘s most celebrated Sherlock Holmes adventure gets a gloriously funny makeover in an adaptation by Steven Canny and John Nicholson for Peepolykus. When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead on his estate, with a look of terror still etched on his face and the paw prints of a gigantic hound beside his body, Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson must unravel the mysteries surrounding his death and investigate the ancient curse of the Hound of the Baskervilles. Directed by Michael Gattrell, the production features James Etheridge, Will Hackett and Paul Garnham for evening shows plus an afternoon matinee on Saturday. For tickets, call 01243 861010 or visit the website.

MARY POPPINS RETURNS (U) Sat/Sun: 11.15am THE LEGO MOVIE 2 (U) Fri/Tues-Thur: 11.45am, 2.15pm, 5.30pm Sat/Sun: 11am, 2pm, 5.15pm Mon: 11.45am, 1.15pm, 5.30pm MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS (15) Fri: 8pm Sat/Sun: 7.30pm Mon: 4.45pm Tues: 4.45pm, 8pm Wed: 7.45pm HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN KINGDOM (PG) Fri/Mon/Tues: 11.30am, 2pm, 8.15pm Sat/Sun: 10.30am, 1.30pm, 8pm Wed/Thur: 11.30am, 2pm, 4.45pm GREEN BOOK (15) Fri/Mon/Wed/Thur: 5.15pm, 7.30pm Sat/Sun: 5pm, 8.15pm Tues: 5.15pm, 7.45pm CHOCOLAT Mon: 8pm PREVIEWS: HAPPY DEATH DAY 2U (15) Wed/Thur: 8pm PREVIEWS: INSTANT FAMILY (12A) Thur: 7.45pm

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The LEGO Movie 2 Release date: February 8 Cinema: Picturedrome Tickets: www.picturedromebognor.com Genre: Action, adventure, animation IT’S been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens of Bricksburg are facing a huge new threat: LEGO Duplo invaders from outer space! THe battle to defeat them and restore harmony to the LEGO universe will test our heroes’ courage, creativity, and master building skills, and reveal just how special they really are. All of your fan-favourites from THe LEGO Movie reprise their roles as Chris Pratt’s Emmet, Elizabeth Banks’ Lucy aka Wyldstyle, and Will Arnett’s LEGO Batman are joined by newcomers Tiffany Haddish, Stephanie Bearitz, and Arturo Castro as Queen Watevra Wa-Nabi, Sweet Mayhem, and Ice Cream Cone.

MON, FEB 11 12.30pm Mary Queen of Scots 3pm Mary Poppins Returns 5.45pm Mary Queen of Scots 8.30pm A Star is Born TUE, FEB 12 12.30pm A Star is Born 3.15pm Mary Queen of Scots 6pm Mary Poppins Returns 8.45pm Mary Queen of Scots WED, FEB 13 11.45am Mary Queen of Scots 2.15pm Mary Poppins Returns 4.45pm Mary Queen of Scots THU, FEB 14 12.30pm Mary Queen of Scots 3.15pm Mary Poppins Returns 6pm Mary Queen of Scots 8.30pm A Star is Born

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“For me singing blues can turn the coal of life into gold; it is the musical equivalent of alchemy, which is why singing blues and soul is so special to me…” Ruby Tiger

Local artist Ruby & The Revelators celebrates new single release FOLLOWING up on their very well received debut album WALK WITH ME released in 2017, this new single Leave A Little Light On, under the Ruby & THe Revelators imprint comes at the end of a 22-month hiatus in new material making it out of the studio. But this looks set to change as Olivia says excitedly: "Watch this space! I’m really buzzing right now as I have some great new material lined up to be released in 2019." Pour yourself a whiskey and close your eyes… as this stunning new single sees Olivia (aka Ruby) in a reflective and expansive mood. Is it jazz? Is it soul? Who cares – it’s absolutely beautiful! A clearing in a wood….a sky with clouds…a moon…there is a wistfulness to the lyrics, a sonic sense of nostalgia, but simmering under the surface is a heart still reconciling itself with loss and the nature of love. Co written with award winning songwriter Gwyneth Herbert, Bognor Regis-based Olivia says: "I saw her perform at Blakefest in Bognor Regis in 2017, and felt inspired to join one of her intensive songwriting and singing courses in London. She was so incredibly generous, staying after the group session in the evening to help me develop the song. "I felt really honoured. She has an incredible ear for music and composition." Olivia has a flair for the unusual and a unique way of describing her emotions that is both refreshing and utterly her own which

is also well evidenced on the album. She continues: "Lyrics are important to me, I have always loved poetry too, so words do excite me as much as a really memorable melody. I hope people will enjoy the story of Leave A Little Light On." THis year also sees her gearing up for some exciting live opportunities, not least of which is a slot performing at THe Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show this March at the Worthing Pier Southern Pavilion. "THis is a really big moment for us," says Olivia. Craig has a huge following on the funk & soul scene and legendary status as an afficianado on these genres. It’s a huge opportunity for us to reach a really big audience of music lovers, and hopefully they’ll love us! "I’m also hoping to steer myself towards meeting him and popping a CD in his hand as I co wrote a song called Fire Up THe Funk last year, so it’s very apt to have gotten this opportunity!" With a largely new line up including the mighty talent of local guitarist Lewis Harding, the word on the street is they are sounding better than ever, with a renewed enthusiasm and passion being brought to recent performances. THis is a band with a really bright future. All live dates (including the funk & soul event) can be found at: www.rubyandtherevelators. co.uk. THe new single is also steaming on all major sites and available to buy or listen to via her website too.

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Spring-loaded good time on offer Have you caught the bouncing bug yet? HEAD down to Chichester Gate and bounce, flip, flop and laugh your way to a spring-loaded good time with Air Arena Trampoline Park. Whether you’re planning a family day out or just feel the urge, there’s something to put a spring in everyone’s step this half-term. As well as open sessions for everyone, special activities include Helping Hands, for children and adults with learning difficulties, who may enjoy the benefits of trampolining accompanied by an adult. Toddlers and children aged five and under are welcome every day from 9am-10am. During term time, children aged seven to 16 can be involved in classes to improve their skills through graduated lessons in an award scheme as they progress while adults can enjoy AA Fitness, a full body workout tailored to maximise endurance and help improve fitness. Friday evenings are for disco

sessions, for 11-17 year olds, while parties, to include refreshments as well as bouncing, can be organised for all ages. A first-floor cafe offers drinks, hot and cold snacks as well as ice cream sundaes and waffles for jumpers and spectators at the venue. Air Arena is a member of the International Association of Trampoline Parks and meets its highest standards of safety. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult and a safety video film is shown to everyone before they can start bouncing. At busy times, it's advisable to book at the park to save waiting as numbers are limited. Opening hours from February 1824 are: Monday-THursday: 9am-8pm; Friday: 9am-9pm; Saturday: 9am9pm; Sunday: 9am-8pm. For enquiries and to book, visit the website at: www.airarena.co.uk or call 01243 940530.

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Outdoor fun while supporting charity IF YOU like the idea of supporting a charity by having fun, the Aldingbourne Country Centre, off the A27, near Fontwell, is well worth a visit. Close to the South Downs in acres of countryside, there are tranquil woodland walkways, the chance for wildlife-spotting and a natural playground. In an ideal outdoor setting for children, other attractions include an open farm, ride-on tractors and a castle playground. Goats, a Shetland pony, guinea pigs, donkeys, chickens, pigs, alpacas and ducks are among the animals waiting to greet young visitors to the open farm. For a small charge, they can be fed and greeted face to face. Guinea pigs can be held and stroked - they are all very friendly THere are

sanitising hand washing facilities on site and visitors can spend as long as they want to enjoy the farm and chat to its experts. For anyone who wants to get even closer to nature, the centre offers a pig mud bath experience as an unusual gift, which is educational and fun for individuals or in pairs and must be booked in advance at £30 for a 30-minute session. A certificate, photo card and badge are offered after the piggy fun for which height restrictions apply. To make a visit to Aldingbourne complete, visitors can enjoy homecooked food and drinks in the on-site cafe while the shop has many unusual and attractive craft and gift items for sale. THe country centre is part of the Aldingbourne Trust, a charity which supports, educates and provides opportunities for adults

Beware the bears of Hotham Park BEARS, wolves, stags and wild boar can be found in Hotham Park, in the centre of Bognor Regis - but there's no need to panic. THey are some of the life-size props which add to the fun around the park's 18-hole adventure golf course, Wildforest Falls. THe inspiring course is designed to be both thrilling and educational as each of the animal models has a nearby information board so both young and old can learn some fun and enlightening facts about each species as they play. A beaver dam complete with waterfall and fallen log putt-through, a tree stump vortex and ‘Hotham Clock Tower’ puttthrough are just some of the obstacles players will have to negotiate at this wildforest-themed attraction. As a welcome break from golf, the site offers a kiosk serving hot and cold drinks and snacks. Toilets are on site and the park's pay and display car park is nearby. Hotham's Park other family-friendly attractions, such as the miniature railway, boating lake, children's

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Tangmere Aviation Museum open for half-term Tangmere Aviation Museum Gamecock Terrace, Tangmere, Chichester PO20 2ES Tel: 01243 790090 Email: info@tangmere-museum.org.uk www.tangmere-museum.org.uk TODAY (Friday) the Tangmere Military Aviation Museum opens its doors to visitors following its annual two-month closure to the public. In addition to repainting and cleaning the museum, a number of important aircraft and display changes have been made. Visitors this half-term will see a major change to the location of aircraft, cockpits and simulators in the Merston aircraft hall. THe jet aircraft associated with the World Airspeed Record attempts (Meteor, Hunter and Swift) are now displayed, together and the full size Lysander replica, purchased by the museum last year, which has been moved to a corner of the hall to enable an additional exhibition on ‘Tangmere and the SOE’ to be curated by the curatorial team. THis exhibition includes a film on the recruitment, training and operational activities of SOE agents (spies). Additionally, displays from last year’s successful ‘Tangmere Aerodrome 100’ exhibition have now been moved into the museum to provide visitors with an insight on the formation and early years of RAF Tangmere. For younger visitors, the museum has created ten family activities, including the ever popular ‘Tangmere Teddy Bear

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Tangmere Military Aviation Museum is located in a corner of the old Tangmere airfield, famed as an RAF fighter station from 1918 until Fighter Command left in 1958. Tangmere Military Aviation Museum was born when a group of like-minded enthusiasts met to discuss ways of keeping the memory of RAF Tangmere alive.

Challenge’, which family members can pick up from the new ‘Family Activity Station’. Adults can ‘fly’ the Lightning fast jet cockpit simulator for no additional charge to the admittance fee and in addition to other interactive simulators there are cockpits for both adults and children to enjoy. For refreshments, look no further than the NAAFI tea room. THe museum is looking forward to another successful year and hoping to improve on last year’s record of number of visitors (over 33,000). More information on the museum including new admittance charges and the 2019 events programme can be found on its website www.tangmere-museum.org.uk

Aircraft and memorabilia from the Great War to the Cold War, Lightning cockpit simulator and much more.

Open from 10am each day from 1st February to 30th November

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Spring into holiday fun at outdoor living museum Weald & Downland Living Museum Singleton, Chichester, PO18 0EU Tel: 01243 811363 Information line: 01243 811348 www.wealddown.co.uk IF YOU - and your children - are fed up with being indoors make the most of the spring half term holiday with a visit to the Weald & Downland Living Museum. Not only can you shake off the winter blues, immerse yourself in 1,000 years of history and meet the working animals at the museum site in Singleton, 10 mins from Chichester, but for the week from February 18-

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Fun for all the family Daily activities (indoor & outdoor) Waterside cafe Dog friendly and Free parking. Visit us at wealddown.co.uk or call us on 01243 811363

22, there also will be a range of things for all the family to do, see and make. Many of the popular craft-making sessions are

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inspired by the heritage of the museum's 50-plus Fishbourne rescued buildings and the natural environment Roman Way of the 40-acres of fields and woodland in the www.sussex South Downs National Park. Activities run from 11am-3pm and vary each DISCOVER day so there is always something new to see and Fishbourne try. Details of the daily activities will be posted dropping in Monday, Fe on the museum's website. Most activities are included in the regular Find out w admission price - free for annual members - but pottery-mak mosaics to some ask for donations. Although adults, who must accompany children, about gettin are asked to ensure youngsters wear clothes and shoes suitable for playing outdoors, most activities are under cover so can go ahead regardless of poor weather. As well as the activity programme and the buildings to explore, there is plenty of interest throughout the museum including a woodland trail, playground and the chance to feed ducks on the pond. When it's time for a break, the Museum’s waterside cafÊ, open from 9am-4pm, offers breakfast, lunch, light meals and snacks throughout the day and is open to non-visitors as well. THe museum will open for all visitors at 10.30am and close at 4pm. THere is free parking and dogs are welcome.

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Fishbourne Roman Palace – family fun days Fishbourne Roman Palace Roman Way, Chichester PO19 3QR www.sussexpast.co.uk DISCOVER fantastic children’s days out at Fishbourne Roman Palace this half-term by dropping into one of the family fun days from Monday, February 18, to Friday, February 22. Find out what the Romans did for us, from pottery-making to dressing up, creating mosaics to spinning and weaving - it’s all about getting hands-on.

THe activities, which run from 10am to 4pm, are included in the admission price, making it a great value family day out. While visiting the largest Roman residence in Britain, discover objects from 2,000 years ago and see how the palace would have looked in its heyday. Visitors can also access the rest of the museum, take a stroll around the replanted formal garden and view the largest collection of early mosaic floors north of Rome. THere is also a well-stocked shop and a cafe.

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Half term historic fun Amberley Museum New Barn Road, Amberley, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT Tel: 01243 831370 Email: office@amberleymuseum.co.uk www.amberleymuseum.co.uk COME along this February half term to explore our 36 acres site, and follow our family trail. Located 10 minutes from Arundel in the heart of the South Downs National Park, you can discover the South’s working past. Learn about over 150 years of our culture and heritage, and have fun riding around our Museum on our historic buses and narrow gauge railway. We will be open from Wednesday railway, 20th to Sunday 24th February from 10am until 4.30pm.

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Take a ride on our historic bus and narrow gauge and explore our 36 acre site to discover the South’s working past. We are open Wednesday 20th to Sunday 24th February for Half Term Activities. Visit our website for more information.

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about the history of communications, and have a go on the old telephone switchboards. Our Electricity hall has a working model of a Tesla Coil, where demonstrations can be held by our volunteers when available. With over 40 exhibits to explore, there is so much to see in any weather. We have the only traditional working print shop in the South of England, you can have a go at printing your own souvenir certificate to take home. Certificates can be personalised with your name, and with the help of our print shop volunteers, if we don’t have your name already they will make it for you. Also, on Wednesday 20th you can have a go at wood turning in the wood turners’ workshop. Children will be supervised by our skilled volunteers to have a go at turning out small wooden ornaments. Where most activities are included in our admission price, there may be some small fees for some special activities, and donations are always welcome. We also have our resident potters on site, where you can purchase handmade pottery, where they can also make personalised mugs to order. Within our Museum we have our own café serving hot and cold snacks, and locally sourced cakes and beverages. With so much to discover, learn and have fun, you will want to come back! Visit www.amberleymuseum.co.uk now, to plan your visit.

Our exhibits include our historic lime kilns which are Scheduled Ancient Monuments, and original buildings from the days our site was a working chalk quarry. In our BT Connected Earth display children can have fun learning

D i s c o v e r - L e a r n - H a v e Fu n Take a ride on our historic bus and narrow gauge railway, and explore our 36 acre site to discover the South’s working past. We are open Wednesday 20th to Sunday 24th February for Half Term Activities. Visit our website for more information.

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Turkish delights bring warmth and satisfaction by Alicia Denny Reina Kitchen Meze & Bar 11/12 Market Road, Chichester PO19 1JW Tel: 01243 788717 Email: reinakitchenmezebar@gmail.com www.reinakitchen.co.uk A WARM welcome on a cold night and satisfying comfort food with an exotic edge made for a delightful meal at Chichester's new Turkish restaurant, Reina Kitchen. Although it has been opened only for a few weeks, the owners spent months converting the former shop into a smart, bright comfortable venue, which has the unusual feature of an open cooking area where customers can see chefs at work at the

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barbecue-type grill. As three of us were dining, we were able to sample a number of dishes with choices guided by the smiling and helpful staff, although the menu also gave good descriptions for people who are unfamiliar with Turkish cuisine. While trying to decide from the long list of both hot and cold starters, we enjoyed olives with flat bread, which also came in useful to accompany the moreish dips and filling lentil soup. An interesting small touch was a fresh lemon slice to squeeze into the delicious soup. We swooped on a plate of grilled halloumi slices before trying to decide on main dishes - no easy task with so much choice, which

included vegetarian offerings, fish and salads. Most of the meat dishes are based on lamb or chicken and we took the advice of our waiter and plumped for a lamb shank, lamb shish and chargrilled king prawns. My lamb shank was a substantial piece of deliciously tender meat, which fell off the bone, while the shish was equally succulent but with slightly more of a kick, an acknowledgement of the restaurant's use of herbs flown in from an organic farm in Turkey. THe prawns disappeared quickly - a sure sign of decent cooking. THe shank was served as a casserole with carrots and small potatoes, the shish had a

delicate yogurt and lemon sauce while bulgar wheat and salad were served alongside. Although we were probably too full for dessert, we made an effort to try wonderfully crispy yet soft baklava accompanied with a superb raspberry sorbet and vanilla ice cream. Turkish wine is available alongside bottles from more usual wine-producing countries and Reina Kitchen is making a feature of its cocktails, including house specials. THe restaurant offers weekday two-course lunches at £11.45.

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By Alexandra Katzenbach Sen Tapas - Mezze - Grill Address: 6 Sudley Rd, Bognor Regis PO21 1EU Tel: 01243 869933 www.sentapasuk.com SEN RESTAURANT was established in 2001, in the centre of Bognor Regis, only a few minutes walking distance from the beach. THe restaurant was recently closed for a few weeks but on Friday, December 7, it was re-opened with a fresh, new look. THe staff did an amazing job to make myself and my husband feel welcome with a cosy and calming environment. Sen have updated their food menu design with beautiful graphic elements and well matching, balanced colours that resonate with the restaurant’s new interior design. Before the refurbishment, the restaurant was named 'Sen Restaurant & Tapas Bar' which has now changed to 'Sen Tapas - Mezze - Grill - Spanish, Greek and Turkish cuisines'. As the new sign says, now, along with the Spanish cuisine, they are serving Greek and Turkish courses as well. In this light, next to their famous tapas dishes, such as Chorizo Alvino Blanco, Patatas Bravas or Morrones Asados, Sen is now featuring a spiced up selection of main dishes, including the popular Pollo Al Horno. THere is also a brand new and highly recommended dish of Kleftiko - which is slow-cooked shank of lamb marinated with the chef’s secret herbs, served on a mix of potato, onion, carrot and haricot beans. Furthermore, Sen have added a superb new section of cold and hot mezze. THe humus served with hot bread is heavenly. Chef Huseyin and Fabio’s menu features something for everyone. Vegetarian, poultry or fish, it doesn’t matter what is it, you will find something to take your fancy. THey also have a wide range of wine to choose

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SUCCULANT LAMB Halloumi mixed with minced lamb, parsley and herbs. Cooked on wooden skewers, topped on rocket from to accompany your meal. In true Turkish, Greek and Spanish style, they love parties and Sen are always delighted to host one. If you are having a party with a big group, there is a special ‘share the flavour’ section, which contains several options to order tapas and mezze sharing platters to select the ideal choices for you and your party. If you can’t make it to eat in, you are having a party at home or you would just like a cosy relaxing night at home with your family and friends, then you can try their takeaway service and you will get a ten per cent discount at collection. If food is not all you are after, then why not let yourself be entertained with Sen’s special nights including; Flamenco dancing and belly dancing evenings. THe restaurant will also be holding specifically themed events relating to special times of the year including Valentines Day this February. Open seven days a week from Monday to THursday, 12noon till 10pm, Friday and Saturday, 12noon until 10.30pm. For more information or to book a table, visit: www.sentapasuk.co.uk or call: 01243 869933.

FILO PARCELS (V) Flled with spinach and feta cheese served with dressed leaves, sour cream and shaved parmesan EMPANADA DE POLLO Delicately cooked chicken wrapped in breadcrumbs with a green mayonnaise MANTARLI KAREDES Baked king prawns, cooked in white wine, cream, mushrooms and topped with grated cheese ASPARAGUS SOUP (V) Toasted preseli cheese and cashew nut croute

ENTRECOT DE LA CASA Sirloin steak with a mushroom, red wine and cream sauce POLLO CON ESPÁRRAGOS Marinated chicken breast stuffed with asparagus and parmesan served with a creamy pesto sauce SEAFOOD LOVE STORY Mixed fish and seafood pasta, cooked with cream and a touch of white wine FILLET OF WILD SALMON Pan fried with creamy baby caper and dill dauphinois potatoes and purple kale MOUSSAKA Layers of potato, aubergine, lamb, tomato and a cheesy béchamel sauce VEGETARIAN AVAILABLE please ask one of our members of staff

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or short-sightedness. THe condition is completely normal and natural in most cases because it is a result of ageing and that's why it is so common for middle-aged and older people to start to notice difficulties with reading and near vision tasks which used to seem easy. As well as difficulty focusing, especially in low light, you may have headaches and eye strain as your brain tries to make sense of changes caused by loss of elasticity in the lens of one or both eyes. THe eye starts to focus light behind the retina rather than on it, leading to blurring of small, near objects. Most people over the age of 35 are at risk for developing presbyopia and everyone becomes affected to some degree. THe term comes from the Greek presby, meaning old, and ops, meaning sight. THe condition was mentioned as early as the writings of Aristotle in the 4th century BC and glass lenses to ease the problem first came into use in the late 13th century. Depending on the work you do and the range of activities you enjoy, you may be more, or less, aware of the ageing process in your eyes. Farmers, builders and other workers who spend a lot of time outdoors are usually some of the last groups of users who recognise their visual changes while computer-users, craftsmen and librarians may be seeking

solutions to their difficulties much sooner. And there are plenty of solutions available through optometrists, who will also check for other underlying age-related health issues, when you have a sight examination. Quite often, mature people with presbyopia have never previously sat in a optician's chair but in modern practices everything is calm, professional and efficiently reassuring. When it comes to the practicalities of restoring your near vision, a range of spectacle frames and lenses will be available and advice offered by the optician on the most suitable for each particular case.

A simple half-eye, where you can see above the rim of the frame for distance, may be sufficient for some people or simple reading glasses to carry around your neck or in a case when not in use. THe optometrist may also suggest bifocal or multi-focal lenses in a frame which can be worn all the time and will enable you to see at near, medium or far distance without changing your spectacles. Don't let Father Time stop you from reading your watch, consult the experienced, friendly independent optical practice of Sight & Sound in central Bognor Regis.

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21 of the top cancer researches all over the globe have summarised that one of the best things we can include in our diets every single day, in fact not every day but every meal, is WHOLE GRAINS AND BEANS.

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Key ways to get fit and keep fit www.denisekelly.co.uk Tel: 07730671436 Email: denise@ thewellbeingcompanyltd.com SO, WE are now in February and your thoughts and resolutions are well under way for the new year? Or are they? I meet lots of people all the time that have started some fad diet plan, or some exercise routine that they haven’t been able to keep up because other commitments just get in the way. THat’s ok! THe way to view life is that every day is a new start. Every day gives you the chance to do better than yesterday. Do not be disheartened. I think while you sleep and the body is in that rest and repair stage, it’s the perfect time to reset your brain too, and make the day as positive as possible. THe single most important thing you can do for your health is to cut out processed and junk food. THen in order to maintain energy and

vitality, start adding more goodness into your diet. If you eat clean, and you are wanting to lose weight, you will start to shed it naturally. Not because you are exercising 100 hours a day or drinking powdered slimming shakes. Often with extreme ‘anything’ the weight just goes back on once you stop. THe key to fitness and health is maintaining a sensible moderate diet full of goodness and exercising at least 30 minutes per day. THis can be a gentle walk, fast pace run, or whatever you feel you have the ability to do. But start slowly and build your strength. To have the energy and the strength you need it’s important you feed your body with the correct fuel. THe two main things I would recommend you to concentrate on this time of year for incredible health results are this: 1. Beans – meaning black beans, butter beans, cannellini beans, peas, kidney, haricot, pinto, split peas, lentils or chickpeas. 21 of the top cancer researches all over the globe have summarised that one of the best things we can include in our diets

CRUCIFEROUS VEGETABLES are the most powerful source of antioxidants and including an array of these in your daily diets will offer you outstanding protection from many diseases.

The key to fitness and health is maintaining a sensible moderate diet full of goodness and exercising at least 30 minutes per day.

every single day, in fact not every day but every meal, is whole grains and beans. Most of your plate should be covered with vegetables and whole grains, with the remainder of your plate being beans. Why? Because they are loaded with protein, iron and zinc, and have a high fibre, potassium and folate content. THey are free of cholesterol and naturally low in saturated fat and sodium. THese little beauties are not to be underestimated. THey reduce our risk of depression, stroke, colon cancer and not only help to prevent breast cancer but increase survival rates too. THey help you to stay lean and slim, and lower your blood pressure, regulate blood sugar, balance insulin levels and help you to feel full and satisfied. You can disguise beans in many dishes you can eat throughout your day such as humous, or pea soup. Make these fresh and you have yourself a tasty health enhancing snack full of goodness. Just quarter of a cup of humous, or half a cup of pea soup for each meal is enough for your daily intake. You can prevent prediabetes by eating these and prevent heart disease and osteoporosis too. Why wouldn’t you! 2. Cruciferous Vegetables – Bok choy, broccoli,

broccoli sprouts, watercress, turnips, radishes, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens and kale. Cruciferous vegetables are the most powerful source of antioxidants and including an array of these in your daily diets will offer you outstanding protection from many diseases. THey not only help detoxify the liver by boosting enzymes, they boost our intestinal immune cells to help us fight against pathogens and toxins. THey are considered one of the top two vegetable families that help cancer prevention, alongside the allium family such as garlic and onions. THe intake of these vegetables help reduce bladder, prostate and lung cancers, and keep your brain and body strong and fit. Remarkably it is interesting to know that kale may be more beneficial cooked than raw, and to maximise your levels of sulforaphane, which helps to protect our brain and eyesight, as well as a variety of cancers, it is recommended to either pre-chop the vegetables at least 40 minutes ahead of cooking or add a pinch of mustard powder during the cooking process. Adding these in abundance to your daily regime may just make all the difference to your health.

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Community News & Views fit A resort g for a Kin IT WAS 90 years ago King George V and Queen Mary came to Bognor for their historic visit. THe Bognor Regis Post will be publishing weekly excerpts from archive editions of THe Times to show how it informed its readers about the monarch's recovery from a lung illness: Tuesday, February 5 - THe King continues to gain strength slowly, and was able to sit up on Saturday and Sunday for a short time. A large private ambulance was in the grounds of the Palace again yesterday, and afterwards made a trial run to Bognor. It halted at the door of Craigweil House, and the wheeled bed which it contained was carried to the bedroom known as 'THe Sun Room' by way of rehearsal for the journey which the King will make. THis was not the first of the tests to have been carried out to ensure that there will be as little inconvenience to the patient as possible when he travels. It is understood that on a trial run to Craigweil House last week Colonel Arthur Erskine, the Crown Equerry, travelled on the stretcher of the ambulance in order to test its suitability, and was carried into the house on the stretcher by four bearers of the St John Ambulance Association, and up to the room which the King will occupy. Friday, February 8 - It is now considered probable that the King will leave for Bognor tomorrow morning. THe King will travel to Craigweil House in a motor-ambulance, supplied by the Daimler Hire Company, which has been subject to repeated inspections and tests on the road. It is described as resembling outwardly a private motor-car, painted dark green and black, and so equipped so as to afford every possible comfort to the King on his journey.

NEARLY 30 arrests were made by Sussex Police in a week of action against drug dealing in towns like Bognor Regis. THe pressure on county line drug dealers saw 28 arrests carried out, 711 drug seizures made and £10,475 of cash seized as well as 32 mobile phones. THe campaign also saw police officers carry out safeguarding action to support 17 vulnerable people and visit 91 addresses where people were at risk of having their homes taken over by drug dealers in a practice known as cuckooing. County lines drug distribution networks see the larger coastal towns in Sussex, such as Bognor Regis, with drugs markets exploited by dealers from London. Detective Chief Inspector Steve Rayland, of Sussex Police, said: "THis is the result of just one week's activity and shows how we are continuing to disrupt dealers who try to distribute dangerous drugs across our communities. "Our work will continue relentlessly, targeting those who would bring harm to local people, often including the most vulnerable. "Police work to combat illegal drugs in Sussex continues under the 'Fortress' brand, launched to encompass all our drug harm reduction work. "It is already used by police in Hampshire and there are plans to roll this out further across the south east, which will continue to strengthen the unified voice from police and partners that says this is a hostile environment for drug supply." Some 65 active county lines existed in Sussex, though the number varied daily, said DCI Rayland, often a result of the disrupting activity of the police. Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne said: "County lines activity and the associated violence, drug dealing and exploitation have a devastating impact on young people and vulnerable adults."

SHOPPERS at a major retailer have been asked to back a Bognor Regis-based charity this year. 4Sight Vision Support has been chosen to benefit from the latest Co-op Local Community Fund. Customers of Co-op shops in the area can support the charity when they buy own brand goods. Co-op members receive a five per cent discount on the items and a further one per cent goes to good causes in the area around the shops. Members can decide which local group to back by going online at: coop. co.uk/membership A spokesman for 4Sight Vision Support said: "We really hope that you will take this moment to visit the website and choose to support us. "At a time when funds for charitable organisations are becoming more difficult to access, we're incredibly grateful for this opportunity to make a real difference in West Sussex."

Sir, THe majority of dog walkers in George V Playing Field in Felpham are conscientious in picking up dog waste and placing it in the bins provided. THis cannot be said for Arun District Council in its responsibility in emptying the bins. As a Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator, I regularly receive reports of overflowing

4Sight Vision Support is raising funds to make a positive difference for people in the county who are living with sight loss. "We want to offer free lowvision assessments to people with sight loss, protecting their remaining sight and continuing independence. "People whom are sightimpaired frequently find themselves presented with barriers to work, education, travel and leisure," the spokesman said. THe approach of 4Sight Vision Support, based in Victoria Drive, supports the mental and physical welfare of visually impaired people. It also seeks to raise awareness of eyesight health and reduce the chances of further deterioration. THe small team of staff and 300-plus volunteers support 32 social and activity clubs and three resource centres. One of its members is pictured above being assessed on her vision with a light for clearer sight.

bins causing an eyesore and health hazard. THis has been reported to Arun Council, both by myself and others. No feedback has been received. No doubt the council would excuse this inefficiency by claiming lack of funds. I attach a photograph, above, to illustrate my point. Frank Hodder Felpham

STYLISTS at an Aldwick hair salon will donate all its proceeds on one day this month to help charity. All the takings at Richard Pearce Hairdressing on February 21 will go to Dementia Revolution. THis is ahead of its managing director, Richard Pearce, pictured below, joining the charge towards a cure for dementia by running this year's London Marathon on April 28. Dementia Revolution is a year-long campaign from the Alzheimer's Society and Alzheimer's Research UK. It is the charity of the year for the London Marathon and is raising money for the most ambitious dementia research endeavour the UK has seen. Richard is running the marathon in memory of his nan who he lost to dementia and in support of his mother-in-law, who is living with dementia. "Our last fundraising day was a big success so we hope people will join us and make donations," he said. "I'm aiming to raise £2,000 from running the London Marathon. So, please come along and be pampered by our team of stylists in support of this very worthwhile cause." Anyone who books a hair appointment at the salon in Tudor Buildings, Aldwick Street, for February 21 is asked to make a cash-only donation on the day to reflect the value of the service they receive. No cheque or card payments can be accepted. THe salon is also accepting donations for Dementia Revolution during opening hours until the London Marathon. Someone in the UK develops dementia every three minutes. It robs people of their memories and identities. Yet dementia research is still underfunded. Richard can also be sponsored for the marathon at: https:// uk.virginmoneygiving.com

FIRE OFFICERS are offering practical fire safety training to businesses around Bognor Regis. THe courses are open to all sizes of companies. THey explain how employees should react in the event of a fire at work. THis includes practical tips and guidance. THe next courses are taking place at Horsham Fire Station on February 27 and Arundel Fire Station on March 22. Fire warden training will be held from 9.30am-12.30pm and features an introduction to basic fire safety in the workplace and is aimed at fire wardens and fire marshals. THe cost is £115 a person. Fire extinguisher training for £60 a person will be held from 2pm-4pm. It explains to employees the different types of fire and the most appropriate types of fire extinguisher to use. Leisure centre manager Simon Burton, who works in Bognor Regis, attended the training when it was held at the town's fire station. He said: "It was a great course. It more than met the training objectives and I would highly recommend it to other employers in the county." Cllr Debbie Kennard, West Sussex County Council's cabinet member for safer, stronger communities, said: "Last year, the fire service attended 62 fires in commercial premises so proper training is incredibly important." Other courses will be held during the year.

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Town centre survives loss of famous names Memories of Woolworths remain ten years after its closure in town WHILE thinking about an article this week I came across information about some of our town centre shops that are no longer in the town and thought this may be of interest, especially with the changing view of town centres across the country. First, I thought of Woolworths, which opened in London Road in 1929, just in time for allegedly to allow Queen Mary to shop here, during King George V’s convalescence in the town. It was reported that a reward of £500 was offered for a picture of her in Woolworths. THis was never claimed. People will have so many varied memories of this store, what it sold and its reputation but who can remember its tea bar and also that, for a time, it sold food including cold meats? By 1950, the store was given a major makeover. Sadly, the one memory that will be uppermost in Bognor Regis people's mind will be the disastrous fire that occurred on August 31, 1978. THis £2m blaze was attended by 200 firefighters and five fire appliances which had travelled for more than 50 miles. THe fear

was that fire could spread to other stores in London Road. THe fire service did a splendid job to retain the fire within the one store, which, ultimately, had to be demolished. I can remember a woman at an event remembering Woolworths was once in our High Street, which everyone disagreed with, until we remembered that they had been in a temporary location there until the new store was opened in November, 1979. In 1994, it became part of a major story, when the IRA bomb exploded outside the stores in a cycle rack. Sadly, it was announced nationally the company would cease trading and the Bognor Regis store finally closed on December 27, 2008. It still retains its original façade above the new store sign for Wilko which moved into the premises, selling a style very similar to the bygone Woolworths range. Next, we can look at the Co-op, which I know is still in the area, but not in the town Centre. THe Co-op, of course, was historically quite an institution which gave out stamps. Do you remember your Co-op number? My

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parents' was 11188. Today, of course, this has all ceased and it is yet another plastic card. THe Co-op arrived in Bognor Regis in 1933 as the Portsea Island Mutual Co-operative Society in Canada Grove, the premises are still there with a supermarket, opposite the Queensway. It also had a milk depot in Ockley Road which was handy when I lived nearby. I could nip around the corner to get more milk or even a tub of Devonshire cream. During the Second World War, its advertising included the phrase, 'let the Cooperative take care of your emergency ration cards', specifically for people who managed to have a holiday. With increased trade it was finally decided to expand into No 62, High Street, first into a two-storey premises near the current NatWest building. A few years later, it opened another store at No 55 High Street - this time, more of a department store selling more and more items, such as clothing, carpets and furniture, catering for all our household needs and known as a ‘Home maker.’ THis included a 14ins TV for £169. On closure, this premises were occupied by the local shop of Garforth’s. From 1993, the Co-op had premises in Hawthorn Road, where it remains today alongside other locations in the area. Eventually, out of town shopping was taking over from these stores and our town centre premises closed. Today, the Co-op is serving the community with their much smaller food supermarkets, some of which have occupied public houses such as the Kings Beach Hotel in Pagham, a trend increasing nationally.

Finally, missing from our town centre, but not locally, is Marks and Spencer, which opened in London Road in its newly constructed store on July 22, 1936. Its initial advertisements announced nothing cost more than five shillings (25p) and 90 per cent of goods were Britishmade. Another feature of these stores was apparently their weekly clubs. THeir range of goods and clothing was very similar to their offerings today. THey were a very respected store in all towns with their aim of pleasing the customer, buying in large quantities, enabling them to sell at a reasonable price for the customer. When television advertising began in 1955, the company resisted the change, relying purely on reputation. By the 1990s, this policy changed and we are all aware of the styles of advertising on all mediums today. As the company peaked, there were major changes taking place within the organisation and, to the shock of our town, customers were told in the summer of 1990 the impressive store was closing. Nothing was known of this pending closure, even the staff were not told until they were given information slips for the customers. THe shock was felt throughout the town and even more so when it was announced that a second store was opening in Chichester. THe M&S premises were eventually taken over by Littlewoods, until it also left the town centres to be an online outlet across the country and the building is now occupied by New Look. A M&S Foodhall returned to the town in 2015, but only on an out of town shopping area.

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Record times all round as hundreds PostSport brave the cold at Chichester's 10k HUNDREDS of runners braved freezing temperatures to complete the Chichester 10k last weekend. Nearly 1,500 people ran the course at Goodwood with the first seven men and four women home beating the magic 30 minute mark. Will Mycroft was first over the line in 29.32, breaking the course record by 13 seconds, while Hampshire-based Steph Twell, who ran for GB at Rio 2016, broke the women's record by six seconds in 33.17. THere was success for the local runners, too, as nearly 50 runners from Bognor Tone Zone took part in the event, with nearly 10 personal bests chalked up on the way. First home for the club was Byron Kearns who took advantage of the quick conditions to finish in 37.20. Kari Mack was second home for the club in 38:39 and finishing fifth in her category while Danny Mahoney, Jess THomson, Paul Jarvis and Juliet Stallard all finished below the 42 minute mark. One of the biggest personal bests of the day came from Kirstee Porter who took a massive 12 minutes off her previous best.

It's been a busy week of running with more than 30 runners from Chichester Runners taking part in the Sussex Veteran Cross Country championships. Taking place at a new venue, Coombes Farm, near Lancing, the Chi contingent finished a commendable fourth club overall on the day. It was the ladies who took the medals with the over 55 trio of Jane Harrop, Helen Dean and Amanda Godfrey running holders Arena 80 close to win silver team honours. Harrop was the first one home, winning her over 55 category by nearly two minutes THe men’s combined over 50 and over 60 joint race saw no less than 17 Chichester runners line up in a good field of nearly 90. It was the over 60s who came closest to a medal led home by Richard Miles (4th). For the over 50s it was Jason Boswell who showed fine form to finish in 23rd place. THe one disappointment team-wise was in the over 40s men when talisman James Baker pulled out with a back strain. It was left to John Peters to have his best run for the club in fifth place. THat completed one of the club’s most successful Masters events in history.

f Chi's cross country team at the record Masters race

DARTS: Lamb Flamingo's Graham Crawley fired a fantastic 144 out shot to ease his side to a 12-8 win over Pagham CC A in what was the highlight of week eight of the Bognor Friday Benevolent Darts League. Here are the results in full: DIVISION ONE - BRSA Ravens 2 Friary 'Z' 16; Hunston Hares 12 Newtown Amity 11; Pagham CC 'A' 8 Lamb Flamingo's 12; the Legends - bye MAN OF THE MATCH - Micky Rowland (Friary 'Z') 17 & 19 darts [27.83 av]; Mark Sheppard (Hunston Hares) 22 & 29 darts [19.65 av]; James Maclean (Pagham CC 'A') 23 & 25 darts [20.88 av] 180s - Nick Wyatt (Friary 'Z') x2 DIVISION TWO - Friary 'D' 10 Aldingbourne Mavericks 11; Newtown Clubbers 7 Claremont 17; the Lamb 12 Pagham CC 'B' 10; Aldwick Legion - bye MAN OF THE MATCH - Steve Perry (the Lamb) 21 & 26 darts [21.32 av]; Dave Wingate (Friary 'D') 26 & 33 darts [17.72 av]; Nigel Ford (Newtown Clubbers) 28 & 32 darts [16.92 av] DIVISION THREE - ASC 10 Friary 'C' 11; Royal Oak 15 Lamb Chops 4; Richmond Rebels 6 Chi Snooker Club 14; Railway Sleepers - bye MAN OF THE MATCH - Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club) 21 & 24 darts [22.27 av]; Ashley Clements (Royal Oak) 23 & 30 darts [18.91 av]; Martin Austin (ASC) 24 & 30 darts [18.56 av]

DARTS: Alex Norgett (Legends 'X') averaged more than 23 points a dart in the standout performance of week 13 of the Tuesday Double-In Double-Out Darts League. Here are the results in full:

f A team of more than 40 runners from Bognor Tone Zone took part in the Chichester 10k last weekend - with ten recording PBs

Leaders are next up for bouncing Blues

f Chi have won their last two in the league

CHICHESTER RFC's mini-march up the table will be put to the ultimate test when they welcome leaders Brighton to Oaklands Park tomorrow (2.30pm). THe Blues are on the up after two good bonus points away wins on the bounce, first at Havant and they last time out at Dartfordians a fortnight ago. THat ten point haul has lifted Chi up to tenth in the 14 team London South One, five points clear of the bottom three. But Blues will need to continue to perform at those high levels tomorrow when their Sussex rivals make the trip along the A27. With Brighton losing two of their last four Chi do have a sniff of causing an upset. But they will know full well that the visitors will want to repeat their 44-21 win over Blues back in October to ensure they stay in pole position in the division. Elsewhere, Bognor will put a three match winning run on the line when they head to New Milton and District tomorrow (TBC).

THe Purple and Greens are third in the Hampshire Premier, five points behind Sandown & Shanklin in second. To keep the pressure on the sides above them, Bognor will want to claim maximum points in the New Forest. With the firsts in good form, the feelgood factor is rubbing off on other sides at Hampshire Avenue. Last weekend Bognor 3s claimed a piece of silverware when they defeated Littlehampton in the West Sussex RFU Vase Final. In a match which was switched to Chichester College, Bognor gained the initiative from the off and took the lead through Karl Finn. Littlehampton replied with a penalty before Finn added a second. 10-3 at the break. THe second period saw both sides get on the front foot but no scoring until Harry Oliver wrapped up the win for the thirds. THe Sussex Vase Final is scheduled to take place on March 30 with Crowborough 3s or Uckfield 2s the opponents.

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DIVISION ONE - the Hoffmeisters 6 Friary Blues 15; Legends ‘A’ 17 Hunston Club 4; Chi Snooker Club 7 Fishermans Joy 15; Cabin 15 Newtown Raiders 6; QE2 Cobras - bye MAN OF THE MATCH - Micky Rowland (Legends ‘A’) 20 & 25 darts [22.27 av]; Gary English (Cabin) 20 & 26 darts [21.78 av]; Graham Hollis (Fishermans Joy) 21 & 22 darts [21.24 av]; Adam Judd (Friary Blues) 24 & 29 darts [18.91 av] DIVISION TWO - the Lamb 6 Legends ‘X’ 13; Railway Club 10 QE2 Lions 12; Lamb Orange - Richmond - POSTPONED; the Hoffmasters, Bersted Royals - bye MAN OF THE MATCH - Alex Norgett (Legends 'X') 20 & 23 darts [23.30 av]; Gary Bennett (Railway Club) 26 & 30 darts [17.57 av]

RUGBY: Chichester's Jess Breach is confident of firing England's Red Roses to Six Nations success after starring in the opening 51-7 win over Ireland. THe 21-year-old winger, who played her youth rugby at Chichester and still lives locally, made only her third start for her country at the match in Donnyhill. It did not take long for Breach to make her mark, handing off two players before sprinting down the right wing to cross for a try with just a few minutes on the clock. THat started a run of eight tries for the Red Roses in what was a comfortable win. Writing on social media after the match, Breach wrote: Fantastic win against Ireland! Great team performance, topped off by getting over the try line." Next up is France on Sunday (12.45pm) at Doncaster. --Bognor RFC's Bradley Smith, Lewis Decarteret, Alfie Spurle and George Orchard are all set for county honours after making the Sussex under 17s squad. All four impressed at the final assesment session in Brighton in midweek, much to the delight of the coaches at Hampshire Avenue. THey will join team mate Freddie Hayes in the final squad.

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Smith confident Chi are back on track ahead of tough week

f Chi attack in the 3-2 win against EP

City open up five point gap CHICHESTER City's grip at the top of the SCFL Premier is tightening by the week - and manager Miles Rutherford will be keen to make sure his side do not slip up. THe Oaklands Park side now have a five point lead over second-place Newhaven after the challengers slipped up at home to Eastbourne Town. Chi, meanwhile, dispatched East Preston 3-2 last weekend to make it 12 matches unbeaten in the league. City can extend that run tomorrow when they make the trip to mid-table Peacehaven & Telscombe (3pm). But after taking 19 points from a total of 21 in the past six weeks they will certainly head to the Sports Park expecting to come away with a positive result. Chi will hope to repeat a dominant first half performance against EP where the result should have been more convincing on paper. THe deadlock was broken after 25 minutes when Scott Jones was brought down in the box by Jack Barnes. Josh Clack stepped up and made no mistake from the penalty spot, tucking it away to the keeper’s left for his sixth

goal in eight games. Daniel Huet tried to reply instantly for EP but his shot flew over the bar. Chi attacked again and Clack, who was busy all game, put in a delicious ball which Jones met at the back post, only to see his header rebound off the crossbar. City doubled their lead in the 34th minute after a scintillating counter attack. Kaleem Haitham squared the ball to Gicu Iordache, and the Romanian unselfishly set up Clack who slotted it away. THe hosts started the second half as they had finished the first, and would have had a third goal if it wasn’t for Scott Slaughter, who denied Clack his hat-trick. Shortly after Chi got their just desserts and went 3-0 up when a super free kick from Dave Herbert gave the visiting keeper, George Bentley, no chance. Further chances to add to the lead were spurned by the home side. Huet grabbed what looked like a consolation tapping in from close range before Asa Nicholson made it 3-2 on 88 minutes to set up an anxious finish.

f City celebrate Clack's second goal

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IT'S a make or break week for Chichester City Ladies as the league leaders embark on two away games in three days which could define their season. After a poor start to the year, Aaron Smith's side have regrouped and sent MK Dons packing 5-2 in their last outing a fortnight ago. City, who are still top in the FA National Southern Premier, had their match against title rivals Coventry United postponed at the weekend. But they have no time to rest with a trip to Oxford United on Sunday (2pm) followed by a visit to local rivals Portsmouth on Tuesday (7.45pm). With a further trip to Cardiff at the end of the month, the club know they must be up for the challenge. Smith said: "It will be a tough month but we want that. We have started scoring some goals and playing the way we want to play. "THere are some pressures when near the top of the league and I think that got to us a bit but we are back on track. It's pleasing we have now come round the corner." City had further cause for celebration this week when Loulou Robson made her debut for the England Colleges side.

f Chi celebrate scoring against MK | pic: S Booker

Points the aim for Lions chief

PAGHAM chairman Tony Shea has set his sights on a strong finish to the season after the club's hopes of silverware ended for another year. A youthful Lions side came out second best against AFC Uckfield in the quarter final of the RUR Cup in midweek. Even the return of leading scorer Dan Simmonds from injury was not enough for Pagham as goals either side of the break sealed the 2-1 win for the in-form visitors. All focus is now on the league with the Lions having the perfect chance to show the rest of

the SCFL Premier what they are about when they welcome second-place Newhaven to Nyetimber Lane. THe message from Shea to joint managers Tom Simmonds and Richie Hellen is simple: pick up as many points as possible and improve from the current position of tenth. He added: "THe aim is to pick up as many points as we can in the run in. "I know the guys are using a few younger players and giving them a chance so it's a good opportunity to look at them as the pressure is off us with not being in the hunt."

f Pagham are tenth in SCFL Premier

Pagham were left disappointed from the midweek RUR cup defeat which was played in testing conditions under the lights at Nyetimber. Shea said: "We wanted to go as far as we can in that competition. We knew we would have a hard game against Uckfield and we know it will be another tough one at Peacehaven [in the semi final]." Pagham's ranks have been boosted in recent days with the additions of former players Liam Brady (Arundel), Jordan Matthews (Chichester City), George Bingham (Wick) and Peter Beadle. THe quartet were denied making the reappearance in the white and black after last weekend's match against Arundel was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. Shea said: "If truth be known, we are slightly disappointed from not carrying on where we left off last year. "We had a great finish last year finishing third and went into the season very positive. We are a very hard team to beat and have to finish teams off if we are to pick up points. ""I think we have drawn 13 games in the league this season - that's too many if you want to get promoted. We've been beaten only four times but have got to finish teams off. "I do feel there are very fine margins in the leagues and think ten teams are in same boat as us - if you win a match you go up a few spots so we have lots to focus on."

Blues have top four spot in their sights SELSEY'S unbeaten run rolls on - and the Blues will look to stretch the streak to eight game when they welcome Bexhill United to the Bunn Leisure Stadium tomorrow (3pm). Daren Pearce's side last tasted defeat at the start of December when they lost to leaders Alfold 2-1. Since then, Selsey have found their stride, picking up 17 points from a possible 21 on a run which has placed them fourth in SCFL Division One. THe latest in this unbeaten streak came on Saturday when second half goals from Joseph Bennett and Callum Dowdell sealed a 2-0 away win at Seaford Town. Next up is the visit from second-place Bexhill, who are the league's top scorers having netter

14 goals in their last three matches. Elsewhere in Division One, Sidlesham head to Hailsham Town tomorrow (3pm) sitting tenth in the division. Sids added keeper Lewis Boughton to their ranks last week. THe former Rocks man had to wait for his debut when their home match against AFC Vardeanians was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. In SCFL Division Two, Bosham's match against Jarvis Brook also fell victim to the weather last weekend. THe Robins head to Cowfold tomorrow (2pm) sitting in seventh in the standings. With just four points separating them and Upper Beeding, who are third bottom, the Bosham will want points to secure a mid-table finish.

f Selsey host Bexhill tomorrow

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f Tonbridge convert a second half penalty to seal a come-from-behind 3-2 win against Bognor last weekend.

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BOGNOR boss Jack Pearce is warning his side must tighten up at the back to have any chance of staying in the promotion hunt. Rocks slipped out of the playoff places this week thanks to 3-2 defeat at home to Tonbridge Angels on Saturday. But, in true topsy-turvy style, unpredictable Bognor followed that with a 2-1 win at highflying Merstham in midweek, a result which leaves Rocks fourth in the Bostik Premier. With just six points separating Merstham in third and Kingstonian in 13th, the Nyewood Lane side will have their work cut out to get into the top five by the end of the season. Pearce claims his side must improve at the back - or hopes of a return to National South at the first time of asking will be dashed sooner rather than later. THe veteran boss said: "You cannot concede the number of goals that we've been doing. THat's more than 40 we have conceded now "THe hardest thing in football is scoring goals and if we are letting them in that makes the job even harder. "It's been going on now for five months. THere's many reasons for it but at some stage you have to accept the players you have are not good enough at this time "It's not been helped with the number of centre halves we have had as we're not getting the uniformity as we're chopping and changing. Because of that, it becomes a very

difficult job." Goals from on loan Portsmouth duo Brad Lethbridge and Dan Smith sealed the win on a wet Wednesday at third-place Merstham. Rocks could have made it an excellent week when they took a 2-1 lead against Tonbridge through Jimmy Muitt and an excellent Lethbridge effort. But Angels hit back to square things at the break. THe match was decided in the second half when a soft penalty was awarded after a foul by Joe Tomlinson. Pearce said: "If that's how you judge a penalty then I would argue every corner would result in a penalty or free kick. It's a major decision which did not go for us and that's disappointing. "We did not play well. We got two very good goals early but we have had a problem where we've had four home games where we've done OK but the defending is crippling us." Rocks' cause could be boosted at tomorrow's match with struggling Hornchurch as injured centre halves Keaton Wood and Corey Heath are nearing a return. Even if they are not available Pearce did not rule out making extra additions to the squad He said: "I worry that we may have played a few too many games before they come back. "We do need to increase the squad but we do have a considerable amount of money going on players who are injured."

Attack key to Rocks ambitions IT'S normally defence which wins championships; but it looks as though if Bognor are to launch a playoff push then it will be the offence which plays the key role. With injuries hitting the Rocks hard, Jack Pearce's side have gone on the attack netting 16 times in the last six games nearly three a match. Jimmy Muitt's form has been crucial to that. But Bognor's hopes in front of goal have been boosted further with the news that Brad Lethbridge and Dan Smith will remain on loan at the Nye Camp until the end of the year. It had been unclear if Portsmouth boss Kenny Jackett was prepared to allow the duo to extend their spells with the Rocks. But the Fratton Park manager has sanctioned the deal, on the provision they can be recalled by the League One side if needed. Pearce said: "As ever, we thank Portsmouth for allowing them to extend the loan period. "We're ever so pleased with the progress both players have made while they have been with us. "When you consider that both have been in Kenny's thoughts to one degree or another recently it serves as testimony to the mutual benefits of the situation."

f Rocks on the attack against Tonbridge Angels

WELL it was not the greatest start to the week, with that loss against our old rivals Tonbridge. From my point of view though, it was frustrating given we went 2-1 up. To throw it away late on was a bit disappointing, especially at home. A lot of people are talking about our home form. We have lost more at home than away and I think that's because we tend to play with a counter attacking style. At home, teams will sit back and then hit us on the break, which is causing us some issues. THe other big problem is injuries. I know Calvin and Keaton are due to be back soon but the absences of THeo Widdrington and Gary Charman in the last month has really hit us Fans are hoping we will get into the playoffs - that's what the message was at the start of the season from the club's management but it's never easy at non-league level as you're not sure know what you will be up against. When we are playing tough big physical sides like Tonbridge and Potters Bar, it's tough to break them down. Of those who are fit and playing, Richard Gilot has come in and done well. He got the man of the match award against Angels and I've been pleased to see how well he has done settling back in. THen there's Jimmy Muitt who is really in form as without his goals we would not be as high as we are. Chad Field has played pretty much all the minutes in the whole season. For players like him it must be hard as he's had so many different partners. It must be difficult to gel and get the understanding when this is constantly changing . Harvey Read is starting to get in there and performing quite well. But in spite of all of this, it all comes down to the fact that when the other team scores

it's usually down to our own mistakes as we always have the lion's share of possession. I have always admired Tonbridge as they usually have a good attacking line which causes us problems. I remember back at their place we struggled right up to the end until Mason scored to get the winner. Unfortunately, we came out on the other end of the result this time. Injuries do play a part but I worry whether we are going to make it because of how inconsistent we are. Robbie and Jack are probably just as worried. THey both think we're a few players short and injuries have not helped As for Jack, it's good to see him back. He spends a lot of time back with us in the press box (which is where he is if you can hear him but not see him!) A lot of people do not agree with his style but you cannot fault his love for the club,#. He has invested a lot in the club and I think in Robbie he has someone he can trust with running the team. If there's a positive it is that we are scoring goals. THat was the problem last year but we have been boosted by Brad and Dan who have been excellent. I wonder if we had them last year whether we would have stayed up It's good to have them back for the rest of the year. Now we do, I think we should be looking for three points against Hornchurch tomorrow. We got the draw earlier in the season, which was good considering we do not normally do well there. But they are struggling at the moment and should be a team to beat. We need to get back to winning ways sooner rather than later. We have to try and get back into the playoff positions and the only way we'll do that is by being more consistent. COME ON YOU ROCKS!

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