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Parish council clerk Debbie Holcombe said she was worried about the position of parking spaces in and around the proposed site on the busy road. “Are the spaces right in front of the houses or are they going to be in a different area separately?,” she asked. Mr Davis acknowledged the matter had also been raised - to the company’s surprise - by the one in four of the 120 notified households who attended the consultation. “People were saying firstly make sure there’s enough parking, and the other thing they said they do not want to see is construction traffic parked there. “THat’s a good, practical point that we hadn’t thought about,” he said at Tuesday’s meeting. “We’ll clearly have a compound on the site but the management of the construction plant will stipulate that that is not an area that can be and will be policed by the people on the site. “We understand that having 15 white vans queued waiting to go onto the site is not an acceptable thing to happen so we are aware of that issue and something we can deal with in due course if it goes forward.” He added the residents had also stated the need to restrict parking on the access road to their homes which runs parallel to Shripney Road. Mr Davis was joined at the presentation to the council by Joe Godferey, a director of Hanbury and Graham Beck, from its planning consultants, Luken Beck.
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HAPPY Birthday resounded around a Pagham social group for people with dementia. THe 30 or so patients and their carers joined in celebrations for the first birthday of the Teapot Café. THey enjoyed a slice of sponge birthday cake as well as the usual tea and coffee and biscuits to mark the special celebration last week. THe cafe meets from 10am-midday on the first Tuesday monthly at Pagham (St Ninian’s) United Reformed Church in Pagham Road. THe Rev Dr Janet Hopewell, the church’s associate minister, said: “We recognised there was a need in the community for the café. “We are all getting older and we wanted to offer a safe place for those who have dementia. “We welcome carers, those they care for and anyone needing company. We also aim to be dementia-friendly. “Most of the people who come along are living in the community but we have
a couple of care homes who bring their residents along.” Church secretary Penny THomas said: “We recently had two or three church members who had dementia. "THe congregation was well aware of it and knew what to do and what not to do.” THe café has been a success since its start. About 30 people usually go along to enjoy the occasion. One of them is Sylvia Jenner-Clarke, 78, who was asked to cut the birthday cake with Penny as the rest of those present sang Happy Birthday. Sylvia, who has dementia, of Normanton Lodge Care Home in Bognor Regis, said: “THis is about the third time I have been here. I enjoy everything about coming here. “I enjoy the chance to come out and talk to people. It’s nice to chat to them and to get to know them.” Normanton Lodge manager Penny Tyau said: “Sylvia is always up for coming here. THis is a fabulous initiative which means so much. “It is really important our residents are able to go out into the community.”
Three men on trial for alleged rape on Bognor Regis seafront THREE men have gone on trial accused of raping a teenage woman in Bognor Regis. Romanian farm workers MadalinDaniel Nitu, 23, Genghiz Iasear, 27, and Ionel-Mizel Ciocan, 25, all based at Groves Farm in Colworth, Chichester, are accused of raping the teenager in the early hours of March 9. THey deny the charges. THeir trial is continuing at Portsmouth Crown Court. THe court was told the woman, aged 19, went with a group of friends to Sheiks nightclub on Bognor Regis Pier after she had been drinking with them at her home.
It was stated she met Ciocan in the club and kissed and danced with him. She was described in court as being unsteady on her feet when she left the club and became separated from her friends. It was then she was allegedly raped in an alleyway by Ciocan and Iasear. THe next thing was she was able to remember was being on the beach and someone lying on top of her, the court was told. THe defendants were accused of committing a series of rapes there. Iasear faces three counts of rape and Ciocan and Nitu face two counts of rape.
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excited to do the walk." It was the first time Age UK had held such an event. “We thought it would be a lovely social event to get people and families together. “If it goes well, we would love to do it again next year.” Vicki’s husband, Colin Rayment, went along to show his support. “I came along to support the cause and support my wife,” he said. “I have never walked along this route before and I think it will be interesting to see the coastline. I think it is really great to hold things like this. "Another good thing is that you don’t have to worry about loads of sponsorship money like so many other charity walks. It’s a great social event organised for you, it takes away loads of the hassle.”
Cassie Byfeld is one of the people supported by the Aldingbourne Trust. She said: “I came along for a walk to meet and make friends. "THis is the first type of thing like this that I have done before. I am excited but I’m also a bit nervous for the walk as I don’t really know what to expect.” Helen Rice, chief executive of Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, said: "Its partly a fundraiser so we can be sustainable. "But at the same time it’s also a social event to bring people together to make friends, to come together over the course of the walk. "We are doing it with the Aldingbourne Country Centre. We’re coming together to learn from each other, spend time to have conversation and have a social event."
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THERE’S a new addition for Felpham Community College as they welcome Margot the Irish Terrier. THe three-month-old puppy has been gradually increasing her visits to the school since first coming in on results day in the summer. Since the new Year 7s started last week, Margot comes in every day with owner and headteacher, Mark Anstiss, who said there was compelling evidence to show how having a school dog can benefit the whole school community. He said: “As a school, we’ve been thinking about it for a couple of years. “THere is evidence that having a dog is good for students who are anxious, or for students who struggle coming into school. “THere’s lots of things she might do. She’ll do some work in the learning support unit.” Irish Terriers are considered to be one of the more hypo-allergenic breeds, meaning Margot can help a wider group of students. Mr Anstiss said: “We’re always looking at ways of enhancing the community aspect of the school, as well as making students feel calm and comfortable. "We want to break barriers between school and home. "We believe having visited the schools with a dog already, and researched this project fully, that having a school dog with us at Felpham will provide significant benefits.
"We are looking forward to gradually introducing Margot to the school." In the lead-up to making the decision to get a dog, the Felpham team visited other schools who already had a dog in order to get proper feedback. THe benefits of the animal assisted activities were clear so they decided to get Margot. Students will hopefully be able to read to Margot in the Library, aiding their reading and literacy skills. Having a school dog also has positive benefits for students struggling with anger management, bereavement or self-esteem, as well as many more areas. Emilia Ghochla, Year 10, said: “It makes the school a more homely place. If you’re having a bad day you can just give her a hug and feel better. “She’s very excitable she’s so cute and it’s nice having her around. “I’m excited to have her in the learning support unit because it means you can just go in there if you’re feeling low and she’ll make you feel better.” THe school was aware from the start that some parents and students would have questions about Margot so they came up with a strict plan early on. THis included a robust risk assessment to keep all members of their community happy, as well as of course keeping Margot happy.
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` Removal of loos TEMPORARY toilets on Bognor Regis seafront are to be removed later this month. THe block will be closed to the public on September 23 to allow time for decommissioning and cleaning ahead of their removal. THey will be taken away from their site just east of the bandstand on September 27. An Arun District Council spokeswoman said: "THe council remains in discussions with the contractor about how to achieve a satisfactory solution for the permanent seafront toilets in Bognor Regis. "We apologise for any inconvenience caused while we continue to work on a resolution to these unfortunate issues." THe temporary loos returned to the seafront at the start of the summer after permanent toilets were closed by Arun soon their installation in the summer of 2018 because of alleged faults. Temporary loos were first used the previous summer after a delay in the arrival of the permanent toilets and Arun's closure of the previous underground sites. Alternative toilets can be used in the Regis Centre car park opposite and Waterloo Square, further west along the seafront.
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Move to keep relic of WWII A WARTIME remnant in Rose Green is to be kept after a modern debating battle. THe Second World War infantry section post (ISP) is sited on farmland which is due to be developed for 280 homes. THe housing scheme was approved by Arun District Council in November but it was brought back to councillors on Wednesday to enable them to agree a plan for the 1940s structure. Arun’s development control committee over-ruled its planning officer’s advice, which allowed for the post's removal, by backing an alternative motion by Cllr Hugh Coster (I, Aldwick E) on the chairman's casting vote after a 6-6 tie. THis will ensure proposals for the ISP will need to be debated by councillors again once the developer, Taylor Wimpey, has compiled a plan to retain it and make it safe. Cllr Coster said this was in line with the council’s planning policies regarding heritage assets. “As far as the ISP is concerned, it represents a period when, effectively, along with all the other artefacts in this area, we were fighting for our freedom. "I really think there should be a proper effort to preserve this and to ensure it is preserved. I would like officers to go back to the developer to ensure a way it can be preserved to ensure people can see it in the future as a heritage asset,” he said. He called on officers to look out for the relevant information instead of ‘ignoring’ it – a comment which drew an angry response from Cllr John Charles (C,
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Packed meeting urged to get Ship Inn sailing again SUPPORTERS of a people’s pub in Aldwick have launched their campaign. THe Friends of THe Ship Inn outlined their ambitious plans to a packed meeting. Some 150 people crowded into Mosse Hall to hear Friends’ chairman Roger Beam outline the need to raise £450,000 by Christmas. THe money will buy the empty building, with extra costs for legal expenses, and enable community activities to be held to fund the refitting. Mr Beam said the target was achievable. “THis a fantastic turnout – beyond our wildest dreams. We want this campaign to be creatively organised and fun. "THere will be a lot of events and a lot of fundraising going on as we look to secure this pub which was so sorely lost in 2014. “We want this pub to be a hub for local people to meet. We want to find all those people who are isolated and hard to reach people, young and old, who would not normally get out,” he said. THe Friends will form a community benefit society owned by backers with £50 shares. THis will oversee the pub’s operation, with businesses like a restaurant and pub run with a community ethos by entrepreneurs. THe Ship dates back to 1804 – with the current building Victorian - but a series of licensees under former owner Enterprise Inns ended five years ago. THe company leased the Aldwick Street site to Morrisons for a convenience store. THis failed and it was re-opened as a My Local store. It was similarly short lived and closed two-and-a-half years ago.
THe building has since stood empty and was bought by Scottish firm Surplus Property Investments last June. Mr Beam said the company had agreed to sell the property but wanted a quick deal. An alternative would see Tescoowned One Stop Stores open a shop for which it has sought planning approval to make extra deliveries. David Geary, a Friends’ committee member, said: “THis is a huge opportunity that lies before us. It is very exciting when you think of the opportunities. We can make the pub a real centre of the community and bring back the heart of Aldwick for people to meet and gather." THese could include a wine society, a B&B and groups such as pilates and yoga as well as a possible library. Provisional £100,000 support from the Plunkett Foundation charity, which has a history of backing community pubs, had been agreed. THis would be split evenly between a grant and a loan. Newly-arrived resident Ron Migliorini urged those present to copy the example of his former village of Oving and its scarecrow festival among other initiatives. He said: “If you believe in the opportunities that are put before you and you want to move forward, with something for the community, it’s in your own hands. “Oving is very prosperous and thriving because the people who live there believe in their community.” Fellow resident George Harding warned against the risks of competing businesses being run under the same roof.
A garden for everyone VOLUNTEERS rolled up their sleeves as part of the community garden project at Bognor Regis Library. THe aim of the project is to create an inclusive environment for people of all abilities to enjoy. In partnership with the Aldingbourne Trust, volunteers from the community and from the Aldingbourne Country Centre itself helped out on Saturday with painting, digging and planting. Lisa Palmer, welfare benefits advisor at the trust and co-ordinator of the project, said: “THe garden has been a long time in the planning but we have finally started to make real progress over the last month. “It has been quite a journey so far from being an underused and neglected space, to it being transformed into a hive of activity. "I designed it and then worked with everyone from Aldingbourne to get it done. We’ve had community volunteers who have come along and socialised. "If funding allows we would love workshops like yoga and dance to take place here. We’re also hoping to work with the Chestnut Centre.” THe garden will also host activities held by the
library for children such as rhyme time and for people living with dementia. Raised beds will also be made completely wheelchair-accessible so that people with physical disabilities can come and garden too. Bex Flint was one of the members of the community who came to help out on Saturday. She said: “I found out about the project through social media and I decided that I wanted to do something to help because it brings the community together. “I find gardening really calming, I love it. It brings everyone together and we can get to know each other. Plus of course it’s great for the wildlife.” Nathan Joyce has been volunteering to help out and he and his family have seen the garden bloom. He said: “I have been to Aldingbourne a couple of times. I didn’t know that they did these types of things. “I have been doing bits and bobs here with my family and stuff like planting and making. “I am excited to see the plans and the wildlife that will come, like the bees.”
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BEACHES along the Bognor Regis area coastline have been cleaned for winter. THe final Beauty of the Beach Arun event in Felpham lived up to the popularity of the area's three previous beach-cleans. THe campaign saw Arun District Council join forces with the Environment Agency and Southern Water to celebrate the coastline. Its aim was to help people to play their part in keeping the shores as clean as possible to improve cleanliness of the bathing water. An Arun spokesman said: "THe campaign has been hugely successful and it was really great to see so many people willing to engage and participate in positive actions to improve our bathing water quality. "Each event saw a turnout of over 75 participants, young and old." THe final event featured a special guest, Nellie, the giant metal fish. Nellie originated from the Final Straw Solent
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` Proms concert MUSICIANS from one of Bognor Regis' twin towns in Germany will be performing tomorrow. THe Musikverein Haltingen Concert Band, from Weil am Rhein, will be opening the annual Proms in the Park concert. THe Hotham Park event, being held by the town council, is from 7pm-10.30pm at the bandstand in the park. THe concert band have agreed to extend their set to 8.15pm because unforeseen circumstances mean the previously advertised Andy Beaumont All Stars are unable to perform. THe live music will be followed by the night's Proms concert from London's Royal Albert Hall being shown on a big screen.
` Gym extension BOWLS players at Middleton Sports Club could be enjoying a new pavilion. THe club's officers have applied for planning approval to build the facility after demolishing the existing building. A bigger gym has also been included in the proposal for the Sea Lane site to ensure it is accessible for disabled people.
` Vehicles entered TWO vehicles in a Felpham road were broken into on the same night. An Acer Aspire E15 laptop and paperwork were stolen in Poulner Close in the early hours of August 27. THe same night saw a sat nav and loose change stolen from a vehicle in Vicarage Lane, Felpham.
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England's rugby team left puzzled Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk A PUZZLE designer from Bognor Regis was left feeling proud after discovering that the England rugby team were fans of his work. Mike Jupp’s I Love Great Britain puzzle was used by the rugby team as they toured around Japan. THe team are preparing for the Rugby World Cup in Japan which starts next week. Mike said: "I was sent the documentary about the England rugby squad all huddled together. THey were trying to complete my soppy puzzle, and really having fun while doing it. "I was very happily astounded! "After Time Team's Francis Pryor and Status Quo's Francis Rossi both being
fans, this was the crowning glory. "Well, it will be if England win the World Cup. "THe I love Great Britain puzzle was originally called I Love THe Millennium. Unfortunately it was withdrawn about a year later, in 2001, because it had taken me so long to draw. "I get paid royalties on sales so I suggested they re-issue it as, I Love Great Britain - a 1,000 Years in a 1,000 Pieces. "Puzzle manufacturer Gibson's agreed and all these years later it's still selling, and still keeping me in cider and cigars!" Mike’s work has featured in the team's Youtube video, Rising Sons: Episode 7, part 1.
Saxon hut's big opening A SUMMER of construction has been celebrated at the unveiling of a restored Saxon hut. THe hut, at the Edward Bryant School in London Road, has been the focus of a school project for Year 5 pupils over the last few months. With the help of the Weald and Downland Museum and volunteers, students came together, showing off their daubing skills as they restored the walls. Board member at the museum, Jennie Peel, attended a grand unveiling ceremony at the school last week. She said: “It is all about cross curricular learning. "Not just history, all these building skills, teamwork and carrying out the planning.
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"THe work that can go on here, you can take it right across the curriculum.” THe hut was originally built 10 years ago as part of a learning project but over time was damaged and vandalised. THanks to students and volunteers from around the area, such as Greenman Carpentry, it was brought back to its former glory. Tony Whitby, deputy headteacher, was in charge of the project. He said: “We had a fantastic time. All our hard work has paid off thanks to our brilliant team. THe aim is for the students who took part in restoring the hut to be able to pass on what they have learned to future year groups.
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Plenty of scooters and sounds filled this year's Bognorphenia weekend Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk MUSIC, food and entertainment took over Hotham Park for Bognorphenia Big Weekend. Saturday kicked off with Generation Young People’s Day and the youths of West Sussex celebrated by showing off their talents. THe excitement continued into Sunday with the addition of an extensive scooter display for everyone to see. Event organiser Kez Bridger made sure children and young people were the absolute focus of the weekend as they took to the stage throughout the day to perform and dance. Kez said: “By 10.30am we already had people arriving. We immediately started getting great feedback. It’s nice having stuff just for young people, supporting them. THere isn’t much that goes on for them in this area, especially when it gets to this time of year. “At the moment it’s about working together doing some really great community events and giving some really good opportunities. "I want to thank our supporters like Rox Music and Events, and Apps For You who have really helped. Also, the big crew have been amazing.” Not only was there a great crew of people organising the event, but a huge array of stall-holders came along to show their support, including representatives from My Sisters’ House, Family Support Work, and St Wilfrid’s Church.
Jacqui Herrington, from the Sussex based charity Family Support Work, was helping out at the event. She said: “We have been working with Kez and Bognorphenia for about five years. We put on events and things for children to get the community to work together, and things for children so everyone can have a go. “THings like this get the community to work together which is important. It’s nice to see everybody come and do something. THey can make a bath bomb and take it home, or do something at one of the other stalls, it’s lovely to see.” Another crafty opportunity to the chance to make seed bombs, thanks to Kim Davis and Sue Teverson. Kim said: “THis weekend is brilliant. We’re doing things that are mucky and fun, and at the same educating people about rewilding. “We’re making seed bombs with seeds collected from wild flower plants in Bedford Street. It’s been great working to do this here. THe idea is to get the kids to take home the seed bombs and plant them wherever they want, whether that be at home, on verges or in the centre of town. “We just want to encourage the growth of wild flowers.” Corrina Holyoake has supported Bognorphenia since opening up the business Arty Peace three years ago. “It’s nice coming and helping out with the kids,” she said. “Kez and the Bognorphenia team have been really supportive with all my stuff so I help them out. “THat’s what community is all about really, you do something for someone else
so they then come and support you." Encouraging a sense of community was a clear factor among many weekend-goers. Cllr Phil Woodall, town mayor, said: “I’m very impressed with what’s going on. It's great that it’s something that a completely separate group has organised. “It’s something for the town and for the community that is completely independent, and that is important. “It’s great that the Bognorphenia team can get lots of people involved who show their support.” Roger and Lynda Hollignshead went along from St Wilfrid’s Church to show their support. Roger said: “We’re trying to help the community. As a church, we feel it is important to be out in the community helping those who are disadvantaged. We love helping Bognorphenia and their support with the families. “THey use our facilities, we have a very nice church here which is very large. “It brings the open community and the big mix of community that we have.” Of course, a major focus for the weekend was the musical performances up on the bandstand. Louise Rebecca was the first on up on Saturday morning. “I heard about it through a college teacher, I go to Northbrook,” she said. “I thought it would be a great place for me to support, it’s a great cause. It’s been amazing. THere’s lots of stuff going on and the cause is obviously great, it’s really important.”
f The mayor joined in on the fun, even showing off his dancing
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Put your Bridge abilities to the test at The Bognor Club’s exciting open day A fine listed Edwardian building at 2 Sudley Road, Bognor is the home of The Bognor Club. A forthcoming open day on September 15th will give visitors the opportunity to see inside. Chairman Eileen Hand says “we have been playing bridge and snooker here for 125 years as well as chess and musical evenings. We’d be delighted to welcome people; members will be available to show them around. We’ll be open from 10 to 4 on Sunday 15th so feel free to pop in for a cup of tea or coffee and maybe try out some of the facilities”. The Club provides bridge teaching for those who want to learn or to improve their game. Allan Luckin, one of our Club tutors, says “Bridge is a very social game that can be enjoyed at every level. We have players who are absolute beginners and others that represent the County in competitions. And for older folk it is a great way to keep the little grey cells stimulated”!
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` Textile recycling HOUSEHOLDS around Bognor Regis will be able to recycle textiles. Arun District Council and its waste contractor, Biffa, plan to introduce the kerbside collections. Oliver Handson, the council's environmental services and strategy manager, told councillors: "THe roll out of kerbside textiles collections to households is planned to be phased in around autumn. "THis will be for small amounts, taking a maximum of one carrier bag per collection day." THe move follows the success of the kerbside collection of small electrical items about two years ago. THis has seen some 17 tonnes of the equipment collected.
` New houses plan TURNBULL LAND has submitted new plans to demolish Ryefields Townhouse in Oak Tree Lane, Woodgate, and build ten houses. One of the dwellings is proposed to be a three-bed detached house, six will be three-bed semi-detached houses and three four-bed detached properties if Arun District Council approves the plans.
` PlayStation stolen A BURGLAR stole a PlayStation 4 and its controllers when a property in Annandale Avenue, Bognor Regis, was broken into between August 23 and 30. A handbag was stolen overnight on August 30 from an insecure property in Corbishley Road, Bognor Regis.
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Addiction shown through art Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk A MOTHER held a touching exhibition last month to depict the struggles of having a son who suffers with addiction. Antonia Rolls displayed her artwork along with pieces from two of her friends, at Waltham House Gallery in Town Cross Avenue, Bognor Regis. Each piece was created to show an aspect of her life and how her son, who she calls her "teacher in life forever", and his addiction affected their family. She said: “It went really well it touched a lot of nerves. “THere were some people who found it a little upsetting. Not in the way that they didn’t like it, but that it brought up something in their own lives. “It was hard to do, hard to show because it brought up a lot of memories. "But it also caused a lot of conversation, a lot of discussion and I think it’s just the start.” THe exhibition brought in over 50 people, all from different walks of life with their own link to the matter. “THere were a lot of different people who came. We had ex-addicts who came and got it completely. “One man arrived with his daughter. He was an ex-addict himself and the first thing he asked me, before anything else, was “How is your boy?” “One lady who came along had a daughter who was an addict. “She’d never spoken about it with anyone and she was really struggling. “She spoke to a man who was at the exhibition, he was from Arun Exact. THey help people with addiction.
“THe lady was stunned that she didn’t have to do this on her own, she could talk to others about it.” One of the things Antonia is passionate about doing in the future is educating herself about addiction and the help provided for addicts. "Addiction is the smallest drop in the largest ocean. What I am really understanding is that there is nothing available for anybody. She said: “If you are in the gutter and want to give up there doesn’t seem to be anything for you unless you have money. “I was lucky enough to be able to pay for my son to go to rehab. I remortgaged the house. I did what I had to do. “I was in a position where I could do that but that is rare. Not many people can. THat's not right, it's not fair. “What do we do with the 95 per cent of the addicts who aren’t able to do that? It feels like there is no social or political support to properly help deal with this problem. Antonia hopes to continue expanding her exhibition into next year. as her knowledge and understanding grows. “I want the exhibition to grow, to get bigger and bigger and I grow myself and get more informed,” she said. “I hope to paint the pictures of other addicts and the people who love them. I want to learn more stories. “I’m astonished at the breadth of struggle around us. It’s everywhere and what do we do about it. What can we do about it? Next what I am going to do is another exhibition. THe next exhibition will be in Brighton in 2020 and after I have educated myself."
f One of Antonia's pieces of work that was on display
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Philip warns about sepsis A FORMER Aldwick landlord is campaigning to raise awareness of a serious condition which led to his right foot being partly amputated. Philip Easton ran THe Martlets in Aldwick Road until his retirement in 2008 among a range of licensed premises. But he is now reliant on a wheelchair for his mobility and his wife, Barbara, for full-time care after he became infected with sepsis. He is speaking out about the condition to mark World Sepsis Day today to raise awareness about the condition. It is also known as blood poisoning. He said: "It remains hard to take that I had to lose my foot and it has changed my life massively. "Barbara was initially working when I returned home (from hospital) and had to leave me food and drinks to get me through the day. "However, it got to the point where she had to stop work to be my full-time carer. "I'm hugely frustrated by everything that has happened and hope to gain answers regarding whether anything further could have been done to help me. "I also hope that my story highlights just how sepsis can affect people and why it is important that efforts to identify and tackle it continue." Philip, 66, who now lives at Godshill, on the Isle of Wight, had just got out of the shower on April 8, 2018, when Barbara noticed he had a small scratch on his right foot and put a bandage over it. Philip saw an emergency GP ten days later and was prescribed antibiotics
because his foot had blistered, showed signs of infection and was warm to touch. But his condition worsened. By April 21, he began to vomit. Barbara, 65, removed the bandage and saw his toes were black. She dialled 999 for an ambulance the next day. Philip's arrival at St Mary's Hospital in Newport saw him diagnosed with sepsis and then gas gangrene. He was airlifted to a hospital on the mainland. Doctors amputated two of his toes. But further surgery was needed and Philip's remaining toes on his right foot were removed along some of the foot because of the extent of his infection. He said: "I remember getting out of the shower and feeling that my leg was tingling. We bandaged it up and it seemed fine. However, a week or so later it was in a really bad way so I was given antibiotics. "Not long after that, I started to feel really unwell and it became clear something wasn't right." Philip raised concerns with Isle of Wight NHS Trust - which runs St Mary's Hospital - about the time it took for doctors to remove his bandage after he arrived. THe trust has written to him outlining how its emergency department is aiming to improve the early recognition of gas gangrene and the removal of bandages when reviewing patients. Dr Tim Petterson, clinical director of the emergency department, said the trust was also investigating using photographs when it referred patients to other hospitals to improve communication about 'the severity of wound presentation'.
` Artisan market MORE than 20 stalls overflowing with gifts and crafts will be set up in Bognor Regis this weekend. Old Town Bognor Regis Artisan Market will be returning to Bognor Regis Methodist Church on Saturday. With free entry and entertainment throughout the day, visitors will be able to wander around the stalls exploring the autumn showcase of local and unusual crafts. THe market will run from 10am4pm. From 10am-12pm, Sam from Funky Fusion will be singing covers from the 1950s all the way through to today's chart. Alice Schooley will be performing with the saxophone from 1pm-3pm. A variety of textiles, candles, jewellery and food will be on sale.
` Vehicle break-ins A LAPTOP was stolen overnight on September 6 when a vehicle parked in Marshall Avenue, Bognor Regis, was entered. THe same night also saw the theft of a sat nav from a vehicle in Clyde Road, Felpham. Overnight on September 3, a vehicle in Merrion Avenue, Bognor Regis, was broken into and loose change was stolen.
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f Sepsis led to part of Philip Easton's right foot being amputated
Opposing views on A27 proposed Kevin Smith kevin.smith@sussexpost.co.uk SUPPORTERS and opponents of an Arundel bypass have argued for their contrasting views to be adopted. Members of the Green Party around Bognor Regis have rejected all the government's six latest proposals, costing £100m-250m, for the A27 at the historic town. District councillor Isabel THurston (G, Barnham) said: “‘If any of these roads get built, those responsible should be ashamed of the legacy they will be leaving for the coming generations. "THey will have chosen to destroy the only ancient woodland left to the south of the current A27, with a huge impact on precious wildlife including rare mammals as well as a huge diversity of insect and plant life.” THe party's Arun co-ordinator, Carol Birch, said: “THe argument that building a bypass will move cars from other roads to this one is beside the point. "Clearly, we should no longer be building large new roads, but investing instead in public transport that is fit for purpose to take cars off the roads altogether." But the OneArundel residents' group, based in the town, says it wants to see the magenta option put forward by Highways England chosen. A spokesman said: "Whilst slightly over budget, and having a minor impact on a small area of both the South Downs National Park and some ancient woodland, this is clearly the best option available, offering a solution that ensures the free flow of traffic whilst having the
least negative impact on the surrounding environment and wildlife. "OneArundel has, therefore, decided to support the magenta option, and strongly recommends that it be supported by all those who are keen to see the end of the traffic congestion on the A27 at Arundel." OneArundel has rejected the cyan and biege options because they follow much of the A27's existing route via the Ford Road roundabout. THey would each lead to some 47,000 vehicles passing through the town. THe crimson and amber options would both have major adverse impacts on the South Downs National Park and cause substantial damage to ancient woodland. THat would not be the case with the grey option, it would have a major adverse impact on Walberton and would be the most expensive choice, say OneArundel. Businesses around Bognor Regis can have also their say on the bypass proposals. THe Coastal West Sussex Partnership has launched a survey that seeks to reveal the wider economic impact that improvements to the essential route could have for the area's economy. An exhibition on the six proposals will take place from 10.30am-2.30pm tomorrow at Fontwell Park Racecourse. An unstaffed exhibition will be staged this Monday and Tuesday at Bognor Regis Town Hall. THe consultation ends on October 31. Caroline Wood, a director of the partnership, said: "We know that we need action. Everyone in the area has experienced congestion of the A27." THe survey is at: https://sv.censuswide. com/survey/cw5611cl See page 18
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MOTORISTS have been advised by the county council the A29 Shripney Road will be closed between Orchard Way and Rowan Way for resurfacing. THe work is due to take place from 7pm-6am from September 29 to October 4.
f Francis Oppler with Jo Swinson
Lib Dems' election hopeful LONG-SERVING Bognor Regis councillor Francis Oppler has been chosen to fight for the Lib Dems in the next general election. Mr Oppler has represented the town on a range of councils since 1989. He was selected by his party to challenge the sitting MP for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, Tory Nick Gibb, if a snap election is called as a result of the confusing situation at Westminster. He is hoping to turn the support for the Lib Dems in the local elections last May which saw them take control of Arun District Council for the first time into success in national politics. Mr Oppler, 58, said: "THe environment must be at the heart of everything we do. "Liberal Democrats will reduce energy bills permanently by improving home insulation and encouraging small-
scale, community and local authority renewable schemes. "THe Lib Dems would also ban fracking and more than double green electricity to 60 per cent by 2030." Mr Oppler is married and has lived in Bognor Regis since he was two. He has been active in local politics for decades and became a councillor 30 years ago. He has since been elected at varying times to Bognor Regis, Arun and West Sussex councils. He is the current deputy leader of Arun after six years as the leader of the opposition and has served twice as the town mayor of Bognor Regis. Turning his attention to the possible general election, he said the Lib Dems would demand better health services. "Our NHS and care services are in crisis. THere are too few beds, two few
doctors and too-long waiting lists. "We will place an immediate 1p on the basic and higher rates of income tax to raise £6billion additional revenue which would be ring-fenced to be spent only on the NHS and social care services. "We will also make waiting times for mental health care match those for physical health care and limit the amount elderly people have to pay for social care." Improving schools would also be a priority for a Lib Dem government, said Mr Oppler. "THe Conservatives are cutting school funding to the bone, failing our children," he added. "We will reverse school cuts with an emergency cash injection so that teachers can get on with the job of teaching rather than having to concentrate on budgeting for the basics."
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Thousands are spent on council awaydays By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk THE county council spent £26,000 on three 'awaydays' for staff in the last year. According to a Freedom of Information Request, West Sussex County Council spent £17,000 on one event held at Fontwell Racecourse, with a bill of £1,247 on orange juice. Cllr Dr James Walsh, Liberal Democrat leader of the opposition at County Hall, said: "THese sums on 'awayday' beanos are frankly shocking. "When the county council is savagely cutting grants to homeless services and children and family centres, it is simply amazing that taxpayer money can be lavished on such events. "I would like to know just which services to the public have improved as a result, and how. When children’s’ services and our fire and rescue service are in special measures due to 'inadequate' ratings from Government inspectors, these should be the council's top priorities. "I will be asking for an explanation from the leader of the council for this expenditure of council taxpayers’ cash when the council is pleading poverty and imposing swingeing cuts on many personal services across the county." A spokesperson for the council said it made commercial sense to run events outside of the council due to the large number of staff as they were one of the largest employees in the county and the events were for over 450 people. She said: "West Sussex County
Council – like many local authorities across the country - faces a significant financial challenge with extremely limited resources. "An annual staff conference, for one of the largest employers in the county, is an efficient way of sharing best practice and information with staff to ensure they continue to provide the best possible service to our residents. "We ensure that these events take place within the county for the benefit of our local businesses. Events such as these are not held frequently and every effort is made to keep costs to a minimum."
f Cllr Dr James Walsh
f The sofa is out and about again
Pink sofa tour
AFTER the success of their previous Pink Sofa Tour earlier in the year, local charity, Dementia Support are taking the infamous sofa out and about again. To mark World Alzheimer’s Month, they are taking the sofa to locations in the Witterings, Petworth and Felpham next week. THe public are invited to pop in and chat to their Wayfinding Team for information, advice and emotional support. THere will also be an opportunity to join in some fun chair-based exercises in Petworth and Felpham. Dementia Support has unique Wayfinders – individuals who provide emotional support and practical advice to enable people to navigate the dementia world. Jacquie Pond, one of the Wayfinders at Dementia Support said: "No-one
should struggle alone with this disease. Being a Wayfinder allows me to be there for people living with dementia and their families and friends. "Caring for a loved one with dementia can be tough, both in a practical sense and emotionally. "I am very proud to be a Wayfinder and look forward to meeting people on our pink sofa. Pop in and say hello!" You can find the sofa and the Wayfinders in the following locations: • Wednesday, September 18, 9.30am – 12.30pm at Witterings Medical Centre • Wednesday, September 18, 1.30pm – 4.30pm at Petworth GP Surgery • THursday, September 19, 9.30am – 1pm at Arun Leisure Centre. Visit: dementia-support.org.uk or call 01243 888691 for information or to book a space.
News 17
` Competition POST NEWSPAPERS has chosen a winner of our Southdowns Folk Festival competition. THe competition, as featured in the Chichester Post and Bognor Regis Post, asked the following question: • Which was Lindisfarne's first ever hit? Congratulations to everyone who correctly said the answer: • Meet Me On THe Corner THe winner who we picked at random is Vince Groves, from Elmer Well done Vince - you have won a pair of four-day tickets to Southdowns Folk Festival, worth £150. Please collect your tickets from the Regis Centre box office from 6pm on THursday, September 19. THe Southdowns Folk Festival and begins next THursday features no less than 117 different performances around Bognor Regis town centre over four days. Top musicians like Lindisfarne and THe Young 'Uns will perform in ticketed concerts but the majority of events, including the Southdowns Ukulele Festival, are free to attend and take part in. Post Newspapers would like to thank everyone who entered our competition and congratulations to our winner.
Social care gets a big cash boost IT’S a start but we need more’, was essentially the message from West Sussex County Council after the Chancellor announced a one-year £1.5bn boost to social care funding. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, announced that, in 2020/21, there will be an extra £1bn of dedicated funding in the kitty to help councils pay for adult and children’s social care. On top of that will be a potential £500m for adult social care, if town halls raise council tax by two per cent. No exact figures have been announced but the money is expected to add up to an extra five per cent for each council. While delighted that the extra money was on the way, council leader Louise Goldsmith, pictured, said: “THis new funding will certainly help some of our most vulnerable residents but it is for one year – what we really need next year is a four-year settlement.” THe council has been in the firing line over the past year for the performance of its social care services and the savings it has made in order to balance its budget. By April, it will have slashed its housing related support budget by £4m to £2.3m, suspending for one year plans to cut another £1.3m. THe County Councils Network said the extra money was ‘hugely significant’ and would provide ‘breathing space’. But they warned that the long-term challenge ‘remains considerable’, adding that councils still faced a £7bn
funding gap by 2024/25. Cllr Goldsmith said: “I am delighted that the government has pledged a significant amount of extra funding to adults and children’s social care services. “THe county council has for some time been making the case to our MPs and ministers of the need for additional funding in the short term. “THis week’s announcement shows that the Government has listened to us. “THe government has said it will now consult on the distribution method for the grant so we will wait for more information and whatever amount we receive will be factored into our budget process this autumn.” Report by Karen Dunn, local democracy reporter
f The apprentices enjoyed a special ceremony
Largest group of apprentices welcomed at car manufacturer By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk ROLLS-ROYCE Motor Cars has welcomed the largest-ever cohort onto its award-winning apprenticeship programme for 2019 in a special ceremony at the home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood. A record 26 new apprentices and their families took part in the event, which was hosted by Johann Wolf, director of manufacturing, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, together with senior managers and employees from the departments in which the apprentices will be based during their time at Goodwood. THe new recruits will train with the company for between two and four years, working alongside experienced craftspeople in assembly, woodshop, surface finish, leathershop, parts
quality and total vehicle quality management to learn the unique skills and techniques employed by the world’s leading luxury manufacturer. THey will also study for nationallyrecognised vocational qualifications at Chichester College and other local further education establishments. For the first time since its launch in 2006, the programme now includes Sir Ralph Robins degree apprenticeships, in which candidates will study for a BEng in mechanical engineering at the University of Chichester to complement their on-the-job practical training. THe welcoming event for the new arrivals was followed by a chance to celebrate the achievements of apprentices who have successfully completed their apprenticeship in 2019 and are now employed in roles across the company.
Mr Wolf said: “Since its launch 13 years ago, our apprenticeship Programme has provided a unique opportunity for successful candidates to develop skills and careers with an iconic global brand. "We remain absolutely committed to continuing our provision to maximise its reach and impact. We believe this combination of hands-on training, practical experience and vocational education is vitally important not only to our own future, but to that of UK manufacturing as a whole. “THat we were able to offer a record number of apprenticeship places this year is a testament to the sheer quality of the applications we’re now receiving. We’re very much looking forward to working with our new apprentices over the coming years, and helping them realise the enormous potential they’ve already demonstrated.”
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Dear Editor, THE wasteful, damaging, totally unnecessary project of the A27 Arundel bypass should be stopped following the Welsh government’s recent precedent to stop building a wider, re-routed M4 in south Wales for environmental and cost reasons. All the bypass route options destroy rural land, thereby increasing pollution by 100 per cent; totally destroy wildlife habitat and essential eco systems; and cause climate damage equivalent to an indefinite rainforest fire. Benefits justifying this climate change project require scrutiny: Reduced journey times of 4-11 minutes? (Unconvincing to M25, M1, M4 or M42 users to whom similar false promises were given). Would be far exceeded by constructing a bridge junction at the Screwfix roundabout in Chichester, or aligning speed limits with Germany. But even if 4-11 minutes was saved, so what? It is insignificant. Reducing accidents? Driverless cars currently under test at car manufacturers will dramatically improve road safety rendering Highways England safety targets
insignificant; Creating employment? Temporary manual jobs building a road or should we aim instead to fill existing more urgent, skilled vacancies for doctors, GPs, police, teachers and nurses; Helping business? No. THis scheme will hugely damage both my tourist and residential-based businesses. As a taxpayer, I am hugely disappointed that irresponsible politicians including the Green party want to squander £250m of public money to deliberately damage our
countryside and permanently damage the world’s climate. Nick Herbert MP highlights stopping rat runs through villages but is eager to destroy countryside completely. THere are many better ways to deal with Nick’s problem. Extinguish the rainforest fires, stop the Arundel bypass, start caring for our climate. Philip Bryett, 2 Torton Hill Place, Arundel
f Highways England's map of the Arundel A27 bypass options
Memorial service TWO air cadets were enrolled into the organisation at an annual service in Bognor Regis. Cadets Toby Hackett and Zak Shakespeare were formally welcomed into the 2351 (Bognor Regis) Squadron RAF Air Cadets by its chaplain, the Rev Brian Shersby. Mr Sherby performed the ceremony during the service held by the town's RAF Association branch to commemorate the latest anniversary of the Battle of Britain. It was 79 years ago this month the brave fighter pilots of the RAF withstood a barrage of attacks by the Luftwaffe and caused a planned invasion of Britain to be abandoned.
THe service began after a short march with standards from the RAFA Club in Waterloo Square to Bognor Regis Methodist Church on the opposite side of the square. Vice Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex, Harry Goring, represented the Lord Lieutenant, the Queen's representative, at the occasion on Sunday. Also present among the dignitaries were Bognor Regis and Littlehampton MP, Nick Gibb, and Cllr Phil Woodall, the town mayor of Bognor Regis. RAFA press officer Carol Penny said: "We were lucky the weather was so nice that the dignitaries were able to take the salute as the parade marched past the pier."
Health&Wellbeing DENISE KELLY A passionate and motivated 'health expert/nutritionist.
The dangers of hidden sugars in your food www.denisekelly.co.uk Tel: 07730671436 Email: denise@thewellbeingcompanyltd. com HIDDEN sugar comes in many forms, glucose, fructose, sucrose, galactose, lactose, maltose etc but not all of these different types of sugar affect our health
in the same way. Believe it or not, there are over 61 different names for sugar that can be used on the packaging of products to disguise it from the consumer. So what is the solution? It’s very simple and a rule that we can all follow if you organise yourself a little better. You see the key thing to do is limit
A SUGAR RICH DRESSING on a plate of goodness
or avoid packaged foods whereever possible. Ingredients on the side of packaged food can be very deceiving and lead you into thinking something is ‘healthy’ when it really is not. Shop-bought salad dressings are a classic example. You fill your plate up with a pile of goodness in the form of green leaves, delicious whole foods of multiple colours such as orange (carrots) reds (tomatoes) and purples (beetroots), sprinkle a few omega benefiting nuts and seeds on the top and then layer it with a sugar-rich dressing! Healthy snack bars can also be quite deceiving, too. Often labelled as ‘healthy’, if you check the sugar content you might be in for a surprise! Some foods may contain artificial, and possibly carcinogenic sugar, or more sugar than you could possibly need in one day. Certain types of sugar have been linked to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, cancers, insomnia, obesity, metabolic syndrome, just to name a few. In the average western diet, added sugar alone accounts for around 450 calories a day, or 1,850 kilojoules, and these calories not only come with no other nutrients but can affect your hormonal balance in a negative way, which has a knock-on effect with the rest of your body. When your hormones are out of balance, in both men and women it can cause a catalogue of disasters, not only in your physical body, but your mind too, leading to anxiety and depression in some cases. I see it all the time in my clinics where people truly believe they are having a great healthy diet, but still have real
THERE ARE OVER 61 DIFFERENT NAMES FOR SUGAR that
can be used on the packaging of products
health issues that they are struggling with. When I go through their diet and analyse everything they are eating, the hidden sugars are often at the forefront of their issues. Remove packaged products and replace with home-made meals, snacks and dressings and your whole body will be thankful, in particular your liver and digestive system, which once working efficiently, your hormones can magically re balance. To suggest each organ in your body is separate from one another does not make sense. You need to look after the body as a ‘whole’ in order to experience great health, as one imbalance causes another. It’s always best to address the root cause of any health issues that you are experiencing, in order to create the natural flow of energy and harmony. Remember this: low-fat and ‘lite’ foods often have added sugar to enhance the flavour and make the products palatable. If it is weight loss you are after, 80 per cent of weight-loss success comes from
eating the right food! When eating dietary fat, supplemented by good quality protein and consumed along with abundant vegetables, you will find that the body's nutritional requirements are generally met. THis reduces harmful reactions to food, such as see-sawing blood sugar levels and unwanted health issues. If you have health concerns and would like a personalised diet plan and health test to get to the root of your issues please visit: denisekelly.co.uk You can also sign up to our seven-day diet challenge where you can lose 4lbs in seven days and feel amazing too. Also feel free to e-mail me to discuss any health concerns you may have, and if there are any particular health topics you want me to talk about in my weekly column here in the Chichester Post or Bognor Regis Post feel free to ask and I will do my best to answer. Have a wonderful week and let’s thrive together this September!
DAT ES:
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Festival
Southdowns
Folk &Ukulele Festival the friendly festival by the sunny Bognor Regis seaside
The Young ‘ Uns
THURS 19th SEPT
Blailrop Dun
FRI 20th SEPT
FRI 20th SEPT
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_warm welcome to the 7th Southdowns Folk & Ukulele Festival with over 117 different events and performances over 4 exciting days between 19th and 22nd September. We are delighted to welcome back the Southdowns Ukulele Festival which was such a big hit last year, plus the Big Seaside Sing on Saturday and new for this year, Come & Sing on Sunday. As ever, we`ve got loads of free events plus top class ticketed concerts, so there really is something for everyone. Enjoy
(Chairman – Southdowns Folk & Ukulele Festival)
3 Daft Monkeys
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L in d i s f a r n e
SUN 22nd SEPT
Welcome
Roger Nash
AY THAM W HO
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SO U TH D O WN S FO LK FESTI VA L 2 0 1 9
THE JIGANTICS • ALISTAIR GOODWIN BAND THE ED GOODALE BAND • `OPERA-LELE` PHILLIPA LEIGH • MIKE REINSTEIN • MEGAN LINFORD THE GREG HARPER BAND • PALMERSTON RED SHOES • FATE THE JUGGLER • DOM PRAG BROGUE • FRICTION FARM • ROBB JOHNSON MARK HARRISON • & many others... SOUTHDOWNS UKULELE FESTIVAL | SEASIDE BIG SING | COME & SING, DANCE PROGRAMME | FESTIVAL MARKETS | FREE MUSIC WORKSHOPS, MUSIC SESSIONS | SING AROUNDS | SUSSEX YOUNG FOLK COMPETITION, REAL ALE FESTIVAL at the DOG & DUCK | FREE KIDDIES ENTERTAINMENT
Tickets:
www.regiscentre.co.uk www.wegottickets.com or telephone Regis Centre Box Office: 01243 861010
www.southdownsfolkfest.co.uk
Alexandra Theatre
Ukulele Marquee
BELMONT STREET
P L A C E S T. M A U R
THURSDAY THE YOUNG`UNS
FRIDAY
Ballad of Johnny Longstaff 4 Day or Thurs. Eve Tix (£75.00 or £23.00)
`MAKING YOUR MARK`
Free 15.00-15.30
FRIDAY BLAIR DUNLOP
`REGIS UKES`
Free 15.40-16.20
U3A
Free 16.25-17.05
`MARK-u-LELES`
Free 17.10-17.35
4 Day or Fri. Eve Tix (£75.00 or £23.00)
3 DAFT MONKEYS SATURDAY ALISTAIR GOODWIN BAND
19.30-20.30 As Above 21.00-22.00
4 Day or Sat Eve Tix (£75.00 or £23.00)
19.30-20.30
`COUSTICS`
OYSTERBAND
As Above 21.00-22.15
Free 17.40-18.20
`WAVERLEY JAM`
Free 18.30-19.10
SUNDAY `COME & SING`
With Emily Barden & Bellacappella Choir
THE JIGANTICS
Free 13.30-15.00 19.30-20.30
LINDISFARNE
As Above 21.00-22.15
LONDON ROAD
FRIDAY `SILVER THREADS` SATURDAY UKULELE JAM
(Pompey Pluckers)
IRISH SESSIONS `PHIL & JANE` `SERIOUS CHILD` SUNDAY UKULELE JAM
Free 21.00-23.00
13.00-15.00 Free Free 15.30-18.00 Free 18.15-19.00 Free 21.00-23.00
Free
(Bracklesham Jam + Ukulele Junction) 13.00-14.30
`REMbrandt`
Free 15.00-17.00
`THE CHARCOAL BURNERS`
Free 18.00-21.00
SATURDAY & SUNDAY FESTIVAL MARKETS
(Place St. Maur + Seafront)
Free 10.00-17.00
REAL ALE FESTIVAL Cost of Drinks 11.00-18.00 (`Dog & Duck` - Norfolk Street with Langhams Brewery) (See separate insert) SATURDAY Free 12.00-17.00
DANCE SESSION
Free 10.00-10.30
DANCE SESSION
Free 11.00-12.00
`BROOMDASHER`
Free 12.00-12.30
`THE IGLOO CHOIR`
Free 12.30-13.05
`DUCK POND SAILORS`
Free 13.15-13.50
DANCE SESSION
Free 13.30-14.15
SOUTH DOWNS FOLK SINGERS
Free 13.30-14.15
SUNDAY
THE SELSEY SHANTYMEN
Free 14.20-14.50
UKE W/SHOP Free (Singing & Strumming with `Opera-lele`) 10.30-11.30
CHILDREN`S MAGIC SHOW
SATURDAY UKE W/SHOP
`THREE TENNERS & A FIVER` UKULELE JAM
(EMS Valley Strummers)
Hoffhamton Arms
LONDON ROAD PRECINCT PLACE St. MAUR / SEAFRONT TOWN CENTRE
`BIG SEASIDE SING`
(Beginners – Richard Hales)
4 Day or Sun Eve Tix (£75.00 or £23.00)
Town Centre and Seafront
(Seafront Bandstand) Free 10.30-12.00 Free 12.10-12.40 Free 13.00-15.00
(Precinct South)
(Precinct South)
(Seafront Bandstand)
`OPEN MIC`
Free 15.15-16.15
`POMPEY PLUCKERS BAND`
Free 16.30-17.00
(Seafront Bandstand)
`THE STEVEDORE TRIO`
Free 17.30-18.05
(Place St. Maur)
PHILLIPA LEIGH
Free 18.20-19.10
(Precinct South)
`PEBBLE BEACH BAND` UKULELE JAM
(Waverley Jam + Littlehampton Jam)
(Precinct South)
14.30-15.30 (Malcolm the Magician – Seafront Bandstand) Free
Free 11.45-12.45
`THE IGLOO CHOIR`
Free 13.00-14.30
Free 14.45-15.20
`DUCK POND SAILORS`
Free 15.00-15.35
DANCE SESSION
Free 15.00-16.00
`EVE`S GARDEN`
Free 16.00-17.00
BIG SEASIDE SING FINALE
Free 16.10-17.00
(Precinct North)
(Precinct North)
`OPEN MIC`
Free 14.40-15.30
PHILLIPA LEIGH
Free 15.45-16.35
`OPERA-lele`
Free 16.45-17.30
(Americana – Seafront Bandstand)
JAM OF JAMS
Free 17.45-19.15
(Precinct South)
(Led by `Opera-lele`)
(Precinct South)
SUNDAY DANCE SESSION
(Precinct South)
Ticketed Events Theatre Evening Tickets £23.00
Online Ticket Bookings at: www.regiscentre.co.uk www.WeGotTickets.com
Studio Sat or Sun Afternoon Tickets £10.50
Regis Centre Box Office (10am-4pm) 01243 861010
4 Day Festival Tickets £75.00
Free 11.00-12.00
CHILDREN`S MAGIC SHOW
Free (Malcolm the Magician – Precinct South) 12.10-13.15
DANCE SESSION
Free 13.30-14.15
`THE FULL SHANTY` (Precinct South)
Free 14.25-14.55
`RAFA SKIFFLE GROUP` (Precinct South)
Free 16.00-16.45
(Precinct South)
Regis Centre STUDIO 1
Regis Centre STUDIO 3
SATURDAY UKULELE W/SHOP 10.30-11.30 (`New Ways to Play Old Chords` – Bill Ferguson) Free MIKE REINSTEIN
(With Damian Clarke)
12.00-12.35 4 Day Tix or Sat. Studio Concert Tix (£75.00 or £10.50)
SUNDAY
DOM PRAG
As above 12.45-13.20
UKULELE W/SHOP
As above 13.30-14.05
UKULELE W/SHOP
As above 14.15-14.50
HURDY GURDY W/SHOP
`BROGUE` `DAYBREAK` EDD MANN
As above 15.00-15.35
MEGAN LINFORD
As above 15.45-16.20
`THE GREG HARPER BAND`
As above 16.30-17.05
JAMES HOLLINGSWORTH
As above 17.15-17.50
`THE ED GOODALE BAND`
As above 18.00-18.45
(`Americana` with Jon Wheeler)
Free 13.00-14.15
Free 10.30-11.30
Free (Intermediate /Advanced with Phillipa Leigh) 11.40-12.50 (With Damian Clarke)
Regis Centre FOYER
`J`UKEBOX`
Free 12.05-12.55
ANNIE DRESSNER
As above 12.45-13.20
BROOMDASHER` CHORAL GROUP
`JACKDAW TRAIN`
As above 13.30-14.05
SUNDAY
MARK HARRISON
As above 14.15-14.50
(Ukulele Concert)
`FRICTION FARM`
As above 15.00-15.35
`PALMERSTON`
As above 15.45-16.20
ROBB JOHNSON
As above 16.30-17.05
`RED SHOES`
As above 17.15-17.50
`FATE THE JUGGLER`
As above 18.00-18.45
Free 14.15-15.20 Free 15.30-16.10
`QUKULELE`
Free 12.00-12.30
`STEVEDORE TRIO`
Free 16.30-17.15
(Ukulele Concert)
Rafa Club W AT E R L O O S Q U A R E
SATURDAY UKULELE W/SHOP
Free 10.30-12.00
`COME ALL YE`
Free 15.00-17.00
Free 14.15-15.45
HURDY GURDY CONCERT
Free 16.00-16.45
(With Del Ruinett)
(With Damian Clarke)
13.00-14.30 Free
UKULELE W/SHOP WITH `QUKULULE` Free 10.30-11.30
SUSSEX YOUNG FOLK COMPETITION
Free 13.00-15.30
ERIC DUVAL
Free 15.45-16.15
`CELTIC SIMBEL`
Free 16.30-18.00
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Dance Groups BRIDE + FISHBOURNE MILL MORRIS
10.00-10.30
BRIDE + FELPHAM & MIDDLETON ENGLISH DANCERS 11.00-12.00
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FELPHAM & MIDDLETON ENGLISH DANCERS + FISHBOURNE MILL MORRIS 15.00-16.00
SUNDAY `Mash ups and Harmonies`
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BODHRAN W/SHOP
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Regis Centre
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The Lamb
South Pedestrian Precinct
SUNDAY BRIDE + KNICKERBOCKER GLORY
South Pedestrian Precinct
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FELPHAM & MIDDLETON ENGLISH DANCERS + KNICKERBOCKER GLORY 15.00-15.45
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BRITISH television royalty makes its long-awaited big-screen debut, focussing on the continued exploits of the Crawley family. Few historical period dramas gripped the world as much as ITV’s Downtown Abbey did during its original 20102015 run. THat’s why it should come as no surprise to learn that now, almost five years later, the eponymous English country estate and its inhabitants are the subject of a feature-length movie which serves as a direct continuation. What has the Crawley family been up to since we last saw them? Picking up in autumn of 1927, the movie sees a prestigious visit to Downton Abbey made by King George V and Queen Mary. Everything needs to be prim and proper before they arrive, as you can imagine, but the estate is finding it harder to function with half its operating budget being cut. As such, everyone’s favourite characters are forced to pull together to ensure the royal family’s visit goes off without a hitch. Julian Fellowes, the award-winning creator of the original show, is back to script Downton Abbey’s first silver screen outing. Hugh Bonneville’s Robert Crawley, Michelle Dockery’s Lady Talbot, and Maggie Smith’s Dowager Countess of Grantham also return, adding extra legitimacy to a celebrated TV show making the cinematic leap.
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IN Pain and Glory, director Pedro Almodóvar is in introspective mood with his 21st film. Antonio Banderas, who won the Cannes best actor award, plays a film director at the end of his career looking back on his life. A screening of an early career triumph enables him to rebuild his friendship with a former leading man, but the pain of lost love and conflicted feelings over his relationship with his late mother (a terrific Penelope Cruz) aren't so easy to resolve. THe lauded Spanish director’s addiction to filmmaking remains the one constant in his life. Glorious. THe Russian submarine Kursk sank in the Barents Sea, killing 118 men, nearly 20 years ago. THe Russian government at first declined the help of foreign vessels in the area. Colin Firth plays a British sub commander in Kursk: THe Last Mission, the story told partly from the viewpoint of the stricken relatives back home. Holly Grainger stars as Laura, a 30-something best mate of Tyler (Alia Shawkat) living in Dublin who meets Jim, a teetotal classical pianist, the antithesis of their own chaotic lives, the film taking a refreshingly frank and ambitious look at female relationships, 21st century-style. Fans of Leonard Cohen, the musician-poet sans pareil, will flock to see Marianne and Leonard: Words of Love, an absorbing glimpse of the lovers on the Greek island of Hydra in 1960 by the insightful documentary maker, Nick Broomfield.
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Theatre - Tony Stockwell - An Evening of Psychic Mediumship. Tony Stockwell is a medium, healer and teacher who will be returning to Bognor Regis bringing messages of comfort to those who need to hear and understand that a friend, loved one or someone they cared about can still be with them. To book for the show, call 01243 861010 or visit: alexandratheatre.co.uk
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Event - Behind the Scenes: Chichester Cathedral. As part of the national Heritage Open Days, when hundreds of historic sites are open to the public, many of which are normally closed, the cathedral offers conducted tours on Saturday, September 21, from 11am-2pm. THese include a visit to the Song School, up a winding 40-step stone staircase. Entry to all of them is free. For information, visit: heritageopendays.org.uk
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Event - The KidstriUK Bognor Regis Triathlon 2019. Sporty youngsters aged between eight and 16 can join the triathlon at Arun Leisure Centre/ Felpham Community College, Bognor Regis, on Sunday, September 15. THese eight to ten-yearolds will need to swim one length of the pool, cycle 665m and run 600m. Details at: kidstri.co.uk
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Music - The Joy of Singing. Following the success of last year’s Joy of Singing concert, THe Sunday Workshop Singers return for an afternoon of arias and songs with director and pianist Sylvia Rota, at 2.30pm on Sunday, September 15, at the Regis Centre, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis. Call 01243 861010.
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Music - Bella. Bella returns to the Chichester Inn with an extended repertoire in an unforgettable evening of 'cabaret style' candlelit entertainment, paying tribute to the unsurpassed talents of Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Amy Winehouse - performed by the sensational vocalist, Olivia Stevens. All seating at the venue on Saturday, September 14, at 8pm, is unreserved and available on the door at £10.
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Talk - Alexandra Epps on John Piper. Official guide and lecturer at Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Guildhall Art Gallery and Pallant House Gallery, Alexandra will give the opening lecture of the new Arts Society Chichester group at the Assembly Room, North Street, on THursday, September 19. Doors will open at 6pm for a complimentary drink before the lecture starts at 6.30pm. Entry £10. For information visit: the-artssociety-chichester-evening.org.uk or call Charlotte on 07845 206385.
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Event - Bognor Regis Fire Station's Open Day. Go along to Bognor Regis Fire Station and see operational demonstrations as well as modern and classic fire appliances. THere will be a bake sale, food stalls, face painting and other family fun on Saturday, September 21, from 10am4pm. All welcome.
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Music - Recital by pianist Roy Stratford. THe Old Library, West Dean College of Arts and Conservation, on Saturday September 21, at 8pm. Roy will perform Bach’s Goldberg Variations, a work which demonstrates almost everything that Western classical music has achieved in terms of both technical brilliance and emotional range. Tickets at £10 are available from the website at: westdean. org.uk
Event - Bognor Regis Raspberry Jam. Raspberry Jams are community-led events run by volunteers to share knowledge, learn new things and meet fellow enthusiasts, digital makers and coders. It will be offering a mixture of showand-tell presentations, tutorials, and a lot of tinkering with your Raspberry Pi, Micro:bit or Arduino-based projects. THis free session is at Bognor Regis Library, 69 London Road, on Saturday, September 21, 1pm-4pm. Tickets must be booked by email with Carl at: bognorregisjam@gmail.com
Event - Graylingwell Oktober Beer Festival. A chance to sample locally brewed Graylingwell Ale, enjoy German beers, music, food, games and meet as a community. THe event, based at THe Lodge, Graylingwell Park, Chichester, is on Saturday September 21, 4pm-9pm. Tickets are available at: eventbrite.co.uk Music - Sounds Of The Sixties - The Revolvers. Suited and booted, THe Revolvers are an energetic tribute to the lost decade of the 60s covering songs from artists such as Small Faces,THe Kinks, THe Beatles, THe Who, Spencer Davis Group, THe Rolling Stones and many more. Entry for the night at Newtown Sports & Social Club, 16A Greencourt Drive, Bognor Regis PO21 5EU costs £5 for members and £10 for non-members. THe gig is on Saturday, September 21. Call 01243 823930.
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Event - Silent auction. Supporting Coastal West Sussex Mind, come and join #CHANGECLOTHINGUK for the first charity silent auction. With a wide range of products up for bid it will be a great event at Westgate Leisure Centre, Via Ravenna, Chichester. THe event starts at 9am on Saturday September 14.
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Music - The Middlemen. Formerly Alex & the Middlemen, the band like nothing better than a busy dance floor, as they deliver slick cover versions of those pop songs we all know and love, from the late 70s to today. THey are at THe Wheatsheaf, 85 Hawthorn Road, Bognor Regis, on Saturday, September 14, 9pm-11pm.
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Event - Macmillan Coffee Morning. THe popular annual Macmillan coffee morning event will be held at 2 Ursula Avenue, Selsey PO20 0HT on Friday, September 20, 10.30am-3pm. As well as coffee and cakes, there will be a tombola, raffle, cream teas and local art. Entry is £2 per person.
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Event - Macmillan Coffee Morning. Joining the World's biggest coffee morning will be supporters at West Meads Hall, THe Precinct, Bognor Regis PO21 5SB. THeir event, which is on Saturday, September 14, will have a live skiffle band, raffle,tombola, clothes sale, cakes sale, games and more. THe fund-raising fun for Macmillan starts at 10am.
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Art - Oxmarket Centre for the Arts. Exhibitions at the centre, which is at St Andrew's Court, off East Street, Chichester, feature works by Antonio Conti and Caroline Bonar. Free entry to all shows, which are open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4.30pm. Call 01243 779103.
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Talk - Send Us Some Women. THere were very few women aboard the First Fleet which sailed to Australia in 1787. THis is the story of the voyage of THe Lady Julian and how the unprepossessing women from Newgate Prison reinvented themselves and helped found Australia. Tickets for the talk by Diane Mannering, at Arundel Museum, Mill Road, Arundel, on Monday, September 16, at 7pm, are
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Event - Steam Day. Amberley Museum is hosting its annual steam event on Saturday and Sunday, September 14 and 15, from 10am-4.30pm. As well as all the usual industrial heritage and craft attractions, visiting exhibitors will attend with their working miniature steam engines. Visitors can also enjoy riding the steam railway around the site. Usual entry fees apply. For information, visit the website at: amberleymuseum.co.uk
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Event - Learn to play bridge. Have fun learning to play bridge following EBU’s Bridge for All programme. THe first term of a 13 weeks with half term break, starts on Tuesday, September 17, at 7.30pm. THe course will be held at the Bognor Club. For further information, contact Jennie Wright, telephone 01243 583856, email jenandtony@sky.com or write to her at THe Bognor Club, 2 Sudley Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1EU
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Event - Findon Sheep Fair & Village Festival. Nepcote Green, Findon, postcode BN14 0SD is the venue for this traditional event which is becoming one of the top events for sheep farmers and visitors. THe event, on Saturday, September 14, 10.30am-5pm, will include other attractions such as rural crafts, Morris dancing, heavy horses, a funfair, pony and tractor rides, falconry and food stalls. Entry to the fair is free but parking is £5 a vehicle.
A play that will keep you on the edge of your seat Theatre review By Kelly Wickham Hedda Tesman Until September 28 Minerva Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP 01243 781312 box.office@cft.org.uk www.cft.org.uk IF THIS was a book you were reading, you'd be turning the page every second, desperate to find out what was happening next, not wanting to stop at each chapter. Certainly when the intermission came, many people could finally stop holding their breath and peel themselves away for 20 minutes reluctantly. A re-work of Henrik Ibsen’s play Hedda Gabler of a doting husband, a troubled writer and a loaded gun, it’s 2019 and Hedda Tesman returns to a life she can’t seem to escape. Haydn Gwynne plays Hedda and the bitterness her character possesses through boredom
shines through, but the audience still can't find much hatred towards her despite her privileged upbringing and dead father's influence. Her estranged daughter, THea (Natalie Simpson) was hard to sympathise with, with her obnoxious, sometimes rude traits. It was instead the perfect partnership between George Tesman (Anthony Calf ) and Auntie Julie (Jacqueline Clarke) who stole the evening with their brilliant portrayal of a bumbling husband
who can't do wrong from right and an auntie who just wants to help and tries to fix everything with a hug. Jonathan Hyde as sneering, sly and slightly malicious Brack brings all the characters cleverly together. THe ingenious use of a live piano playing between scenes was a clever way to remind us of what Hedda's life could have been had she persued her musical talents.
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A combination of fantastic facilities, caring professionals and strong leadership make the Regis School stand out
Nurturing respect, relationships and ambition in their students Felpham Community College Felpham Way, Felpham, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 8EL Tel: 01243 826511 www.felpham.com fcc@felpham.org.uk FELPHAM Community College staff and governors are united in believing in the importance of nurturing respect, relationships and ambition in their students. THey have three core values - achievement, care and equality - allied with the vision to create a school which is a true learning community and where continued success will be delivered through a combination of innovative thinking and traditional standards. Originally known as Felpham Comprehensive School, it was opened on the site in 1974. In 1978 it accommodated 800 students. A new name - Felpham Community College - was adopted in 1991 after an expansion in the previous years which took its student numbers to about 1,400. Its International Schools Award provides recognition that a worldwide ethos is embedded throughout the school and that a majority of pupils within the school are involved in international work. THe Healthy Schools Award and Sport England Award demonstrate the school's commitment to encourage healthier life-style choices and to participate in sport above and beyond the curriculum. A commitment to supporting students with special educational needs is also recognised by the Dyslexia Friendly Schools and Autism Aware awards. With these awards, teaching and other support staff are able to identify and respond to unexpected difficulties students may face.
In the summer of 2017, the school was awarded Level 2/Gold Award as a Unicef Rights Respecting School to recognise its achievement in putting the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into practice. THe Level 2 Right Respecting School Award is the highsest level granted by Unicef UK and only 22 secondray schools have achieved the required standard of embedding children's rights in their policies, practice and ethos. Headteacher Mark Anstiss said: "Our latest exam results were extremely positive with our highest number of students achieving the new top grade 9s and 8s. Overall attainment in English GCSE was 77 per cent graded 4-9 and in maths GCSE was 72 per cent graded 4-9. We recognise that great schools are about more than just exam results and we have worked hard to create an exciting, engaging and broad curriculum. "At Felpham, we believe in getting the basics right so we have also focused on developing a safe, calm and purposeful learning environment with excellent student behaviour and a smart school uniform. "Last year, the school underwent significant building work costing over £11.5m. Students joining us in 2020 will benefit from fantastic modern facilities in our new three-storey block that replaces our older classrooms. "Whilst great schools are about the people in them and not just the buildings, the enhanced facilities at Felpham will be a massive boost. "Felpham Community College has moved a huge distance over the years but we are not complacent. Our foundations are firm and our committed and enthusiastic staff are determined to create a truly outstanding school. We are looking for young people who we can inspire, support and develop to reach their full potential." I hope you will join us."
The Regis School Westloats Lane, Bognor Regis, West Sussex PO21 5LH Tel: 01243 871010 www.theregisschool.co.uk enquiries@theregisschool.co.uk EVERYONE at THe Regis School, Bognor Regis, is excited to invite you to our annual open evening on THursday, September 19. As a Rights Respecting ‘Gold’ school, one of only 12 secondary schools in England, we are fully committed to always acting in the very best interests of every child, and doing all we can to develop children’s personalities, talents and abilities to the full! Our continued successes are testament to strong leadership, highly effective teaching, and a very strict behaviour system that lets teachers teach and students learn extremely well in a safe and happy learning environment. Our students ‘work hard, are kind, with integrity’ and achieve excellence every day. Our buildings and facilities are fantastic with large classrooms, specialist DT and ICT facilities,
Confidence is key at Kumon Kumon Tel: 01243 575004 kumon.co.uk AT YOUR local Kumon Chichester and Bognor Regis Study Centres the aim is to develop students into confident, independent learners and to help them achieve their full potential. With 60 years of experience, the Kumon Maths and English programmes enable students to develop into confident, independent learners. Kumon study helps students develop a positive attitude to study. THis can increase their
enjoyment across a wide range of subjects at school, while also preparing them for personal and professional success later in life. We believe this opportunity to grow on both an academic and a personal level should be available to all children. Kumon does not follow the school curriculum, but rather complements it. Children complete their work and progress through the development of independent learning skills, rather than being taught in the conventional sense. Kumon believes that learning is always for the long run. THe individualised maths and English programmes enable each student to progress to
professional standard dance and drama studios, and a sports arena with a large professional gym, very large sports hall, swimming pool, all weather pitches, all for the use of students attending the school. We offer close to 50 extra-curricular activities each week, ranging from Duke of Edinburgh, Sports, Arts, Performing Arts, Technologies, homework/catch-up clubs, more-able clubs, and many more! THese complement over 150 trips and visits, local, national and international. THe school stays open to students until 4.45pm each day where students can use the library and ICT break-out areas to complete independent study, enabling working parents to avoid costly child-care arrangements. Our staff are loving and caring professionals who work relentlessly to know each child as an individual and do all we can to help our students achieve their dreams. If you would like to find out more, come and see what we have to offer at our open evening and see us in action during our formal open mornings or at any other time via appointment, by phoning 01243 871010.
an advanced level, above their school grade level, at their own pace. THey develop lifelong study skills and a passion for learning, as well as the confidence to tackle new challenges and face the unknown. THe Kumon Chichester Study Centre is located at THe Bassil Shippam Centre, Tozer Way, Chichester, PO19 7LG, with classes running on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 3.45pm – 5.45pm. THe Kumon Bognor Regis Study Centre is located at PE Classroom Arun Leisure Centre, Felpham Way, Bognor Regis, PO22 8ED, with classes running on THursday, from 3.30pm – 5.30pm and Saturday, from 9.30am – 11.30am. For more information, contact Instructor Patricia Dack on 01243 575004.
Kumon’s maths and English study programmes work to build your child’s confidence and inspire a passion for learning. Contact your local Instructor for a free assessment.
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Open Evening Welcome to Bourne Community College
Thursday 10th October 2019 The College will be open from 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. when we shall be delighted to meet both parents and students. There will be an opportunity to visit departments and talk to staff and students during the evening. The Headteacher will address parents at 6.00 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. in the main hall.
Open Mornings 2019 Bourne Community College, Park Road, Southbourne, Emsworth, Hants PO10 8PJ Telephone: 01243 375691 email: office@bourne.org.uk
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THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2019 SCHOOL WILL BE OPEN FROM 5 PM WITH THE PRINCIPAL’S PRESENTATIONS AT 5.30 PM AND 6.30 PM Families and students who are considering entry to The Regis School in September 2020 are warmly invited to visit us and meet the Principal, teaching staff and current students. You will be able to view our fantastic school, teaching areas and our excellent sports facilities. There are many opportunities, high aspirations and impressive achievements at our school. Do come and visit us. Also join us at our Open Mornings on Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 September. Tours from 8.45 am, 9.15 am and 9.45 am. TEL: 01243 871010 WWW.THEREGISSCHOOL.CO.UK THE REGIS SCHOOL WESTLOATS LANE BOGNOR REGIS PO21 5LH
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Total Laundry Wedding Gown Cleaning Service Total Laundry Ltd 2 Phoenix Business Centre, Spur Road, Chichester PO19 8PN Tel:01243 756182 Email: wash@totallaundry.co.uk www.totallaundry.co.uk YOUR gown is an essential element on your big day and after all the excitement is over, it will need taking care of and that’s exactly what we do. Whether you want to keep it, sell it, turn it into a collage or see if you can still get in it in 10 years’ time, it will need cleaning. Proteins from stains, deodorant and oils can degrade the delicate fabrics. We use a gentle, aqueous method of cleaning, developed specifically for delicate materials and embellishments such as beading, even gowns that say dry clean only.
THe gown is then finished in our dedicated gown studio ready for you to take home. We also offer a professional boxing service too, using what we consider to be the best gown storage box on the market. THese handmade boxes are used by the V&A Museum and gowns worn by royalty. We delicately fold your gown into the storage box, using acid-free tissue paper. Your gown is then ready for you to store, but as the boxes are so gorgeous why hide them away? We also offer a pre-wedding steaming service perfect if your gown has become wrinkled before your big day. We also clean/finish • Mother of the bride outfits • Bridesmaids • Bridegroom • Groomsmen • Vicar
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Total Laundry, Chichester’s Professional Laundry, Linen Hire & Dry Cleaning Service. Serving domestic clients and successful businesses in West Sussex since 2009. We ‘Dry Clean’ too! Using the modern, eco-friendly, aqueous wet cleaning technique, we gently clean your suits, dresses, jumpers, wedding gowns and even motorcycle leathers! We don’t use solvents or harsh chemicals just a gentle, ecofriendly processes that leaves your items looking, feeling and smelling wonderful.
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New and second-hand furniture for your home and office. Huxley at Home is a quality second-hand furniture store in Runcton selling a wide range of modern, painted, antique and vintage furniture. We also sell new furniture from sustainable sources and made from reclaimed materials, and stock gifts and accessories for the home. There is something for everyone. We specialise in the repair, restoration and upcycling of old beloved furniture to give it a new lease of life for selling in our shop. The most environmental way to buy furniture. We also offer a comprehensive repair and restoration service of antique and modern furniture. From simple repairs through to the full restoration of older pieces. Free, no obligation, quotation. Come and visit us in store or take a look at our website.
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Add a new dimension to your home In our waste-conscious lifestyle today, why are we so willing to waste space in our homes? iLux Loft Ladders www.iluxloftladders.co.uk 01243 782580 sales@iluxloftladders.co.uk
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IN most homes, space is at a premium, and where we do have space it is invariably used to its maximum, for example, fitted kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms. However, there is a space in most homes that due to poor access is often overlooked - the loft! Good, efficient access to your loft is essential, not only for regular inspection of your water tanks, pipes and wiring, but also to ease the storage problems experienced by most family homes. ILux supply and install loft ladders especially designed for easy trouble-free access to your loft. We are also a stockist for Velux Blind products. By far the most popular of these is the ilux loft access system. THe main feature of the iLux is its ease of use. Teenagers to pensioners will find that the sprung-assisted hatch door lowers in an effortless action. Combine this with features such as built-in insulation, concealed hinges, rubber sealing strips and finally the integrated ladder itself, made of solid pine. Add to this a first class installation service and no wonder the iLux is a best seller at £595 fitted. So please give iLux a call to arrange your free no obligation survey.
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Urban Blackbird specialise in woodwork with over 20 years industry experience including Project Management. Providing tailor made solutions for all your interior & exterior carpentry needs get in touch today to discuss your projects.
SERVICES Urban Blackbird www.urbanblackbird.co.uk 07557344619 LOCAL Carpenter Anthony Legg-Willis launched Urban Blackbird in 2015 after 25 years' industry experience working internationally on largescale brand experiences within the leisure and events industries for the likes of Diageo, Formula 1, Harrods, BBC and Legoland to name a few. Anthony's talents provide tailor-made solutions and problem-solving for all your bespoke requirements whether it be interior or exterior. Urban Blackbird recently fitted out Rume2 the new contemporary co-working space in central Chichester with a full set of bespoke furniture including: desks, modular seating, bar and meeting booths, all handmade and designed by himself. Anthony said: “THere is always a solution to meet your budget, it is just about being creative in how you achieve the result you are looking for which is where I come in. Because of my background in exhibition work my attention to
detail and finish is very important to me. My real passion is to get people using their gardens more all year round by adding low maintenance features that create the feeling of a room outside. People always want their gardens updated in the summer but it’s the winter where you need to put the work in so it’s all ready to utilise as soon as the temperature warms up.” Urban Blackbird are Chichester-based and work on all size projects across West Sussex and Hampshire, so whether you need a fence panel replaced, a fully integrated outdoor kitchen or just ideas on how to achieve the impossible in a bijou area of your home. Get in touch today and Anthony will be happy to advise on the best solution 07557 344 619. Jenny Guilfoyle (customer) says: “If you need any bespoke carpentry I can’t recommend Urban Blackbird and Anthony Legg-Willis more highly! Seriously talented, experienced, reliable, straight-talking with results that are even better than you imagined.” Anthony completed internal storage and shelving as well as garden work to get the property ready for Goodwood rentals.
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UKULELE players will be out in force next week in Bognor Regis. Dozens of the musicians will be performing in the latest Southdowns Ukulele Festival. THis is being held as part of the four-day folk festival in the town centre. THe free ukulele events will be taking place from September 20 to 22. Folk festival organiser Roger Nash said: "THere'll be three days of free ukulele workshops, jams and great concerts highlighting the very best in the world of ukuleles taking place in a dedicated ukulele marquee on the Place St Maur, next to the Regis Centre, and in four other venues around Bognor Regis town centre. "THere will be ukulele groups CLASSIC car owners have raised at least £3,000 for charity in the latest tour held by Bognor Regis Motor Club. THe success of the 2019 staging of the Regis Tour and Picnic (TAP) delighted organisers of the club. Clerk of the course Ali Green said: "Without our amazing team of volunteer marshals, the event wouldn't happen. "We also have to thank all the participants who came to fundraise with us by having a fabulous day out with likeminded individuals in a superb collection of classic cars. "Initial figures show at least £3,000 has been raised for Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance this year but the final figure after accounts are settled should be much higher. "Over £32,000 has been raised for charity since TAP started nine years ago and the team plan to go on, with the tenth scheduled for Sunday, September 6, 2020." THis year's tour began at the traditional starting point of Great Ballard School in Eartham with breakfast butties on a warm and sunny morning last week. "Crews travelled from all over the south of England to attend the event, including Devon, Somerset, Warwickshire, Kent, Surrey, Lincolnshire, Sussex and Hampshire," said Ali. THe first car left at 10am for Rotherfield Park near Alton. A private visit to the stately home had been arranged with its owners, Sir James and Lady Scott. A visit to the park and gardens in the sun provided the chance to enjoy picnics the drivers and passengers had taken along. From there, the cars headed south to Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson for a visit to the museum and cream tea. THe next leg of the tour headed back north and east to the Jim Stokes Workshops at Waterlooville. A team of voluntary technicians gave up their Sunday afternoon to show participants around an enjoyable tour of the workshops. THe final short leg of the route headed back to Petersfield to THe Tithe Barn to finish the 100 miles of driving. A hog roast, cash bar and raffle raised more than £1,000. An auction of a donated tool box raised a further £100. Sussex Steel Duo entertained the group with their steel band lilting tunes, which sounded fabulous in the late afternoon sun. Pictured above are Regis TAP entrants enjoying their lunch with their cars at Rotherfield Park. Photo courtesy of Tony Large.
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A RECORD number of visitors came to the Aldingbourne Country Centre this summer. THe centre just finished its first full summer events programme since opening the new Quarry building and are celebrating nearly 10,000 visitors over the six weeks. THeir summer programme included the popular bounce about and splash about days, as well as visiting entertainers from KAPOW Wrestling. One of the happy visitors to the centre was Sally Morash, from Hampshire. She said: “Best day out we’ve had for ages! THis wonderful trust is full of brilliant activities for young children, we loved the crazy golf, maze and the
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coming from all over the area playing in the ukulele marquee, THe Hothampton Arms, THe Lamb, THe Claremont and the RAFA Club - all within easy walking distance of each other. "THere will also be some outstanding headliners on Saturday and Sunday, including THe Stevedore Trio, Phillipa Leigh and the stunning Opera-lele," pictured below. THe folk festival also boasts a range of brilliant headlining acts. Tickets are selling fast for their performances. THey include folk-rock legends Lindisfarne, the hugely popular Oysterband, and the BBC Folk multi-award winners THe Young 'Uns. Tickets can be bought at: regiscentre.co.uk or phone: 01243 861010.
bouncy castle event!” Visitors were also able to look around the open farm, ride on tractors and play on the new soft play area which was opened in time for summer. Arundel resident, Sophie Holden, said: “We all had a fab day today, my children played on the tractors, crazy golf and the sand and water area kept their attention for ages.” A centre spokesperson said: "If you like the idea of supporting a local charity by having fun, the centre is well worth a visit. THe Aldingbourne Trust is an award-winning charity that supports adults with learning disabilities or autism to live independent lives.
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PROMINENT Bognor Regis businessman Dominic Reynolds joined his dad, Norman, to celebrate a sponsorship deal with the Rocks. Dominic, who is managing director of the family firm, and Norman were present to unveil the Nyewood Lane outfit's new home strip. THe business won the privilege to back the side as its main sponsor in an auction before the current season in the BetVictor Isthmian League premier division kicked off. Reynolds will be emblazoned on both the home and away shirts for the entire season. THe company has sponsored a stand at the football ground. Dominic, who has been chairman of the Rocks for the past 12 years, said: "As a company, we are absolutely thrilled to be the main sponsors for the season. We very much look forward to a successful relationship both on and off the pitch." Long-standing Rocks boss Jack Pearce said the club's relationship with Reynolds was a fantastic example of seeing a business get involved to great effect in its community. "Dominic and Reynolds are hugely positive for the town and are very generous in what they give back to the community. We thank them for their continued support." Dominic is pictured below right, with Norman.
EIGHT decades of free advice to communities has been celebrated by Citizens Advice. THe service was launched on September 4, 1939 - the day after the Second World War broke out. THe first bureaux were in the large cities and the service has evolved to include the three centres and 10 outreaches of Arun and Chichester Citizens Advice. It has more than 120 volunteers freely giving 720-plus hours of help a week to support more than 13,000 requests for advice yearly. It is estimated the advice offered supports almost one in ten of the districts' population when the positive impact on the service users' families and others who are affected is taken into account. Luca Badioli, pictured below, chief officer of Arun and Chichester Citizens Advice, said: "Our advice changes lives because we are constantly adapting to the challenges people face, from broadband bills to universal credit. "Whatever the problem, our amazing staff and volunteers do all they can to help people find their way forward. We are here for everyone and we will continue to help to make things better." A home visiting service in Arun and Chichester is funded by a private individual's generosity and has generated £5.9m of benefit entitlements in the past five years.
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By Sylvia Endacott
The history society's greatest success
Since its opening in 1984, the museum simply grew and grew EARLIER this year, the Bognor Regis Local History Society celebrated its 40th anniversary. Following discussions with Arun District Council, they were presented with Lodge House in Hotham Park - their first premises. After various events in April, 1984, the museum was opened for a trial over the Easter weekend. THere had never been plans to acquire materials or resources to open a museum as originally the group was formed simply as a history society. THanks to a lot of hard work from numerous people, including getting money from fundraising, jumble sales, auctions etc, the museum were able to purchase the materials, stands and cabinets they required. Following numerous setbacks, the museum was eventually ready for their first season. I, as chairman of the Local History Society, joined the chairman of Arun District Council, Margaret Tullett, to officially open the new museum on June 30, 1984. At that time, the Lodge House in the park was adequate for use as a museum, although at the end of each season every display was removed from the premises, due to the damp nature of the building during the winter months. THis meant that all the displays had to be dispersed to the homes of society members. Because of its location, it was decided that
two people should always be on duty and so it was necessary to have four people per day to operate the museum. People came forward offering their time. THey would stand and listen to tales of people’s memories of the town, sell souvenirs and have visitors sign the visitors' book. Some days it was so busy that it was difficult to move. However, on a cold wet day, or when something major was occurring in the town, no one ventured as far as Hotham Park. THe weather made a major difference to the attendance figures, and this therefore affected anyone on duty. Each year we had to decide on the following year’s displays, and then source the materials. THere were both fun and difficult days. People worked on our ‘Saturday work parties’, which were definitely fun. Everyone would arrive at about 10am, some complete with their coffee flasks and sandwiches, others just nipping in to help for an hour. Most then stayed until about 4 p.m. We had to repaint the two main rooms each year because of the damp. Sometimes we had to completely rebuild various areas to accommodate new displays. While it was hard work, it was very enjoyable. In the early days the museum consisted of the two main rooms, plus a shop and also the old kitchen area which was used to display
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items pertaining to ironmongers, traders, shoemakers, jewellers etc. I can remember one day being on duty when a member of the public asked to see me with a complaint. ‘How can I help?’ I asked. “THis is not a museum,” he said, “I can remember too many of the items!” He then spent over two hours looking around the displays. Similar to any article recently about the history society, it is very difficult to name all the people who have been involved without doing a disservice to someone you leave out. So I apologise if I have left you out. Who can remember Rodge Rogers, who was the handyman and key holder for the museum? He would keep everything "just in case". One week I arrived early only to find him putting sheets of plastic onto the flat roof so that I couldn’t find the items we had decided to take to the tip. We had people who would arrive and ask if there was something they could do, to help before opening in the summer. One year a woman asked, and the only job left was the cleaning of the toilet. “No problem, I’ll do that,” she said, and off she went. Councillors, council chairmen and women and celebrities have opened the museum, but one year I kept it a secret. Everyone was waiting in the small walled garden, asking, "Who is opening the museum?’ Eventually, I asked everyone to leave the garden and come in through the main entrance. Each person then received a certificate stating that they had, in fact, opened the museum for that season. I argued that the people who had worked long and hard during the winter months
should have the chance to perform the opening ceremony. We then all enjoyed a drink and a slice of celebration cake. Finally, it was decided to move on from the Park Lodge and the museum was subsequently moved into High Street. A larger team was then bought in to operate the long hours now open to the general public. In the early days we could have 2,000 through the doors in a season. Now they have in excess of 10,000. THe members of the Museum Committee do a sterling job. I know from personal experience just how time consuming but enjoyable all the work can be. It's especially rewarding when you have visitors who see themselves in pictures and have a story to tell, or arrive with an artefact for the museum collection. Ultimately, with a substantial donation, the museum was able to move into its current much larger premises in West Street. THis has increased the work for all the volunteers, from those manning occasionally to those who are regularly involved in recording donations, working on displays, carrying out maintenance, to making teas and cleaning. THe museum is also now open for a longer season and has special events either for fundraising or specialised for children etc. Each task is very important to ensure we all have the benefit of viewing and researching the history of our town. I hope you have visited this year, if not please do so before the museum closes for the winter month. Without this facility I certainly would not have been able to enjoy and expand my knowledge of the town in which we all live, and be lucky enough to produce so many articles over the years.
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City remain up for the FA Cup CHICHESTER City boss Miles Rutherford will be trying to keep his side's focus firmly on the league - despite the club making FA Cup history last weekend. Breaking records has become a habit of nature for the Oaklands Park side in recent years. After sealing promotion to step four for the first time in the club's history last season, Chi also reached the last 16 of the FA Vase in 2017/18. Now, City have reached the second qualifying round of the FA Cup for the first time ever after 2-0 victory over Isthmian South Central side Chalfont St Peter in the first qualifying round last weekend. THe victory, sealed after a penalty from Gicu Iordache and Emmett Dunn header, has brought ÂŁ4,500 of prize money to Oaklands Park. But it is the next round which is the greatest prize with a tie at Southern Premier side Hartley
Wintney on September 21 their reward. Rutherford said: “We wanted a home draw obviously but you can’t do anything about that and we’ll be going there to win the game. “THey’ll be the favourites for sure but we’ll be quietly confident going there, there’s nothing to fear. “Before this season I hadn’t won a game for the club in this competition, the players have done great to get this far�. Before that trip to north Hampshire, though, the club's focus will be on the league and two tough fixtures in the week ahead. Tomorrow sees third place Chi head to early pacesetters Cray Valley PM (3pm). THen on Tuesday it is back to Oaklands to host Sussex rivals THree Bridges, who are struggling in 17th after only one win from their first four games.
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f Emmett Dunn celebrates scoring Chi's second
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f City beat Chalfont in the FA Cup Rutherford will hope that his squad is boosted with the return of a number of players who missed the Chalfont tie due to injury. Chi were without club captain Connor Cody, first team regulars Matt Axell and Jamie Horncastle, together with August player of the month and top scorer Scott Jones. Rutherford then lost Callum Overton in the warm up so Josh Clack, similarly on his way back from injury, stepped up into the starting XI. THe Oaklands Park outfit started the better against a side who made the trip to Sussex with an unbeaten record. Ryan Davidson went close with an early opportunity in the third minute, heading a Lloyd Rowlatt corner narrowly over Dan Purdue’s crossbar. THe 19-yearold Chalfont keeper had to punch a second corner clear moments later. On 15 minutes Jimmy Wild knocked the ball into the path of Iordache only for man of the match Purdue to get a glove to the Romanian’s effort. THe visitors came back into the match as the half went on, with Chi keeper Steve Mowthorpe pulling off a number of saves to
keep the match scoreless at the break. City started the second half the brighter. Rob Hutchings got down the left and found Wild who headed inches just over. THen Clack latched on to a super pass from Ben Pashley but once again Purdue came to the Saints' rescue. Home fans thought they had taken a deserved lead after an hour but Iordache’s cracking shot crashed into the side netting. Purdue turned a drive from Rowlatt round his post and Clack then wasn’t far away with a free kick. Purdue was finally beaten in the 72nd minute from the spot after a foul on Corey Heath in the box. THat followed a frantic spell when Kaleem Haitham rattled the woodwork and Purdue somehow blocked Clack’s follow up. Callum Doyle might have levelled 60 seconds later for Chalfont but Mowthorpe got his angles right. But it was Chi who wrapped things up when substitute Dunn doubled the lead with a super header on 86 minutes that gave Purdue no chance. It marked a happy return to Oaklands for the Canadian after a brief spell with Bognor.
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Cardiff next for winless City CHICHESTER City Ladies boss Sadie Blakely is still waiting for her first win in charge of the side as the club face a fight to preserve their National Southern Premier status. With nearly a quarter of the league season gone, Chi are sitting second bottom with no points and a goal difference of negative 16. A 4-0 loss at much-fancied Oxford United will have done little to boost confidence within the City camp. But Blakely will no doubt regroup her young squad and have them raring to go for a big week ahead which includes a home match against Cardiff City on Sunday (2pm) before a trip to Gillingham next weekend. THe Chi boss will want to see more of the positives from the loss at Oxford, which included rave reviews for goalkeeper Rhiannon Stewart who kept the home side at bay. City fell behind early on when seven minutes into the match Us winger Daisy McLachlan drifted inside onto her left foot and curled an effort into the top corner from 25 yards. Georgia Timms then took advantage of the home side's dominance, burying a cross
with a good finish to double Oxford's lead. United had their tails up and kept Chi in their own half for the majority of the first period. McLachlan looked particularly sharp on the wing and grabbed her second of the game on 20 minutes. She worked space for
herself in the area and got on the end of a good pass to further the U’s advantage. Emily Allen wrapped up the win just before the break when she slotted home. It could have been more for Us but for the form of Chi keeper Stewart who pulled off a string of fine saves in the second period.
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Lions looking up despite back-to-back reversals PAGHAM boss Bob Paine will be looking for more improvements from his young side as the club continue to struggle in SCFL Premier. THe former East Preston manager, who only took charge at Nyetimber Lane a month before the season got underway, warned that the first half of the season would be difficult for the Lions. But recent weeks have seen the young squad make big strides, including picking up their first league win of the season against Hassocks and progressing in the Peter Bentley Cup. Some of that progress was dampened in the last week with a home defeat to Crawley Down Gatwick (2-0) and 3-3 draw against Lancing, after a Tom Chalaye hat-trick. With a weekend off, Paine will look for his side to rest and take on board a number of messages. THey will then regroup for a Tuesday night clash at Hassocks in the RUR Cup (7.45pm) with hopes high that the Lions can repeat their narrow win against the Robins from last month. THey will take heart from the loss against Crawley
Down last weekend when they dominated much of the first half but could not find a breakthrough. Playing by far their best football of the season, it looked like it was going to be the best win to date. But try as they did, no goal was forthcoming. Jack Barnes had a dipping 30 yard shot just grabbed on the line in the sixth minute. Shortly after, an excellent cross into the box by Dave Beaney was just in front of Dan O’Brien. On the half hour mark, Crawley keeper Tony Jenner made possibly the save of the season to somehow push over a close-range header by Joe Clarke. THat was followed by a Lewis Jenkins header that skimmed the bar. THe Lions finally had the ball in the net just before the break but Clarke’s tap-in was ruled offside. THen disaster struck for the home side when a fierce cross from the right squeezed through to Nick Sullivan and he made no mistake from about a yard out. THe Lions' task increased in size in the 75th minute when Crawley added a second through Michael Wood.
Sportinbrief î ? Football SELSEY will be looking to keep up their good start to the season when they head to Steyning Town in the RUR Cup tomorrow (3pm). THe Blues are currently fifth in SCFL Division One after a 3-1 victory over Worthing United last weekend, when Max Davies, Callum Dowdell and Brad Hayward sealed the three points. THat was followed by a 4-0 loss against Littlehampton Town in midweek. Daren Pearce's side now have a tough test if they want to bounce back when they head to SCFL Premier side Steyning. Fellow Division One side Sidlesham remain fighting at the other end of the table
despite a morale-boosting 1-1 draw against table-toppers Littlehampton Town. THat was followed by a 3-0 defeat against Wick in midweek. Sids have a weekend off but return to action on Tuesday when they welcome league rivals Southwick to the Recreation Ground in the RUR Cup (7.45pm). In SCFL Division Two, seventh-place Bosham will host fifth-place Jarvis Brook as the Walton Lane side look for their fourth win on the trot. THe Robins beat league newcomers Brighton Electricity 5-1 last time out, a win which leaves them four points behind leaders Montpelier Villa.
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Sportinbrief î ? Horse Racing THE summer may have flown by but fear not though as there are still two exciting opportunities to come racing at Goodwood this year. Midweek racing on Wednesday, September 25, is the perfect opportunity to enjoy racing at a more relaxed pace, whilst the autumnal season finale on Sunday, October 13, celebrates everything harvest, hops and horse racing - featuring the obligatory hog roast and toasted marshmallows. Tickets for the September meet are selling fast. With seven competitive races including a five-furlong sprint and THe Foundation Stakes run over a mile and a quarter, there is captivating action on-course. THose visiting are promised a superb afternoon of racing, socialising and food and drink awaits in the most beautiful surroundings. In-between races enjoy the energetic tunes of the jazz band and dance the afternoon away. THere is also the chance to get up close in the parade ring as the horses limber up while jockeys talk tactics. More details: www.goodwood.com/ horseracing/
î ? Darts FRIARY Z's Cliff Prior threw just 33 darts as he guided his side to a comfortable 12-3 win over Newtown Amity in week 15 of the Bognor Summer Darts League. Here are the full results: DIVISION ONE - Friary 'Z' 12 Newtown Amity 3; Little Legends 9 THe Legends 8; Hunston Hares 5 Lamb Shankers 12; Lamb Shankers 8 Hunston Hares 9 (catch up) MOTM- Cliff Prior (Friary 'Z') 16 & 17 darts [30.36 av]; Chris Williams (Shankers) 21 & 21 darts [23.86 av]; Dave Bourne (Legends) 21 & 26 darts [21.32 av]; Andy Stubbs (Hares) 22 & 25 darts [19.74 av] DIVISION TWO - Royal Oak 8 Chi Snooker 8; Lamb Chops 5 Lamb Nomads 12; Newtown Clubbers 8 Aldingbourne Mavericks 9; Friary 'D' - bye MOTM Buster Barton (Nomads) 19 & 20 darts [25.69 av]; Keith Robinson (Chi SC) 22 & 30 darts [19.51 av]; Graeme Dutton (Clubbers) 28 & 30 darts [17.28 av] DIVISION THREE - ASC 10 Railway Sleepers 8; Richmond Resurrected 6 Cabin 11 MOTM Gary English (Cabin) 20 & 21 darts [24.44 av]; Mark H Todd (Sleepers) 23 & 33 darts [16.69 av]
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PB for Power in Littlehampton 10k BOGNOR Tone Zone's excellent season continued as a cohort of runners put in fine performances in the Littlehampton 10k. Ran in aid of Chestnut Tree House, more than 1,200 runners took part in the event, which was largely based on the town's seafront. Sean Power ran a storming race to lead the blue and orange vests home to finish seventh overall in a personal best time of 36.40, Christo Oosthuizen was just behind in 37.10. Jess THomson took 2nd lady overall with another personal best of 40.31. Gervais Ward managed to push himself to a sub 45 minute and PB time of 44.43. Peter Ramsdale was another club member who got themselves a PB finishing in 47.54. Natalie Tribe wanted a sub 50 minute time and smashed that with a 48.17 and a new PB, just ahead of Lauren Toop who finished in 50.53. Lee Hayward returned to the Littlehampton 10k with a time of 51.52, beating his previous best. Lisa Wadey and Debbie Patching came in near each other both getting personal bests of 54.06 and 54.10. Leigh Paige ran an impressive race and
went sub 1 hour in a time of 57.23 which is a 2 minute PB, helped along by coach Stuart THomson. Michelle Lloyd (58.37) and Catriona Power (58.45) both carried on the long list of personal bests finishing together. Good pals Lisa Broad and Sue Hayward finished hand in hand in 1 hour 6 minutes. Beth Suter, Juliette Garrett and Alan Brown spurred each other on to finish in 1.09 a PB for both Beth and Alan. THe Great North Run was also on this weekend, where James Savage shared the streets of Newcastle with Sir Mo Farah. Savage crossed the line in a respectable time of 2 hours 20 minutes. Jude Bazeley was taking on another marathon this weekend, the White Star Crafty Fox a challenging two lapped course. Bazeley finished in 6 hours 51 minutes. Elsewhere last weekend was the Budapest Half Marathon. Carolyn Stapely was flying the flag for Bognor Regis Tone Zone Runners, running a sub 1 hour 40 time of 1.39. THe New Forest Marathon was on the Sunday with Vicky Cooper running a PB of 4 hours 57 minutes. Grace Natoli was just behind in 5 hours 3 minutes.
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f Bognor beat Fordingbridge 27-18 last weekend
Bognor aim for two from two BOGNOR RFC will be looking to keep up their winning start to the season when they host Havant IIs tomorrow (3pm). THe Purple and Greens made the best possible start to their Hampshire Premier campaign when they defeated Fordingbridge 27-18. THe bonus point victory means that Bognor are one of five teams to take maximum points from the opening weekend. Tomorrow pitches them against the only side in the division yet to play when Havant's second string make the short trip along the A27 to Hampshire Avenue. THe first team squad will be keen to try and better last season's third place finish in the division while bringing through a number of those who are shining in the newly-formed academy. THe former Colts side made their last preparations before the start of their league campaign on Sunday at home to a strong Gosport and Fareham squad. Both squads had 30+ players so four quarters of 20 minutes were played, allowing all players good
game time. THe first quarter began badly as a Gosport went into the lead with the first play of the game. Bognor worked their way into the game by securing set piece ball. Weller cut an excellent line to get over the gain line. Half backs Spurle and Gilbert-Jones moved the ball wide and number 8 Smith crashed over to tie things. Both sides changed full personnel for the second quarter which ended up scoreless but showing much promise. THe final quarters saw Bognor begin to dominate both possession and territory. Teasdale hit his targets in the lineout and Robinson began to find room out wide. Smart play from Barker and Masaki saw Smith charge over for his second try converted by Hickman. THen Decarteret collected a clearance kick and skipped through to score before converting his own try to end the game. THis weekend, Bognor Greens travel to Ellingham & Ringwood while the Purples visit Eastleigh.
CHICHESTER RFC head to local rivals Havant on a high after taking the spoils in the Sausage Cup against Horsham on opening day of the season. Blues fended off a late pressure from the newly-promoted Sussex side to seal a 39-30 bonus point victory. It meant Chi lifted the Bill O'Hagan 'Sausage Cup', which was initiated in the 2000s after both teams took part in a series of close encounters. All focus now though is on another derby, this time against local rivals Havant on the artificial pitch at Hooks Lane tomorrow (3pm). With both teams picking up five point hauls from their opening matches, it will be a good test for Paul Colley's side as they look to lay down a marker in London One South. THey will look to build on the opening day with against Horsham which saw debuts for Zac Conoly in the second row and Liam Rowland on the bench, while Ben Polhill started his 23rd season in the 1st XV as blindside flanker. Horsham kicked off up the slope and converted an early penalty to take a 0-3 lead. It didn't take long for Blues to reply. Charlie
Wallace cutting through the visitors' defence before Sam Renwick dotted down to give Chi a 5-3 lead. Horsham replied with another penalty after sustained pressure. But it was Chi who got the second try when Joe Woods dived over. 12-6. Both sides then traded penalties before Blues increased their lead further. Chris Johnson charged through the opposition defence and a looping pass found Matt McLagan out wide to run it in. 22-9 at half time and Chichester seemingly in control. Blues picked up where they left off in the second period, sealing the bonus point as captain Wallace finished a forward drive. However, Horsham hadn’t read the script and in the space of 10 minutes scored two converted tries. 29-23. THe visitors were then reduced to 14 as errors crept in on both sides. Chi took advantage through Johnson only for Horsham to reply straight from the restart. 36-30. THe visitors nearly sealed a win but their winger put his foot in touch when beating the Blues defence. With a minute left, Norton slotted home a late penalty to secure victory and five league points.
f Blues run out at Oaklands Park before the win over Horsham
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LET'S now kick on - that's the message from Bognor boss Jack Pearce after the Rocks picked up their first home win of the season. THe Nyewood Lane side have had a below-par start to the Isthmian Premier campaign, picking up just one victory from their first five games. THat has left the club with only four points, enough for 18th in the 22-team standings. But a break from the league last weekend gave the Rocks a chance to set the record straight - and they took the opportunity with both hands as a double from Jimmy Muitt and Bradley Lethbridge strike sealed a 3-0 win over Isthmian South East side Sittingbourne. THe victory has sealed Bognor £4,500 in prize money and a place in second qualifying round of the tournament. But more importantly it has given Bognor momentum heading into a big week which involves a trip to sixth-place East THurrock United tomorrow (3pm) before a home clash with Cheshunt on Tuesday (7.45pm). Pearce said: "THere was so much to admire about the way we played against Sittingbourne, especially in the first half when, for periods of the game, they couldn't live with us. "I appreciate they are from
a lower league but they were resolute, organised and provided stiff opposition overall so to get a convincing win was very welcome. "THe task now is to get the players to take that confidence into the next game, and we'll be instilling this positivity through this week in training as we prepare for the game at THurrock." Rocks head to Essex and the north banks of the THames knowing they will be on for a tough test against a side who were relegated last season from National South. THeir paths have crossed just twice in the last five seasons with United winning both. Meanwhile, Pearce says he is looking forward to meeting with old foes Dulwich Hamlet when the Rocks go to Champion Hill in the FA Cup second qualifying round on September 21. He added: "Perhaps the draw could have been kinder to us but we go there confident we can put on an assured display and hope to win the tie. "We’ve had some great battles, some pulsating games, with Dulwich Hamlet over the years and there is no reason why this shouldn’t be one, too. It should be a great occasion and it's one we look forward to."
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Forward trio fighting fit at last IT'S taken more than a month of the season to come together. But the Rocks finally have their front three together on the pitch and fighting fit. Jimmy Muitt, Dan Smith and Bradley Lethbridge formed a lethal partnership up front for Bognor last season, bagging a combined 50 goals in all competitions. It was no coincidence that Muitt's injury in March, followed by Smith's departure to Cork City on loan, led to Rocks falling out of playoff contention and tumbling into the bottom half of the Isthmian Premier. With Smith now signed on a permanent deal and Lethbridge back on loan from Portsmouth, last weekend's FA Cup game against Sittingbourne saw the trio start a match together for the first time this season. Rocks boss Jack Pearce could not hide his delight at getting them all back together on the pitch - adding that he believes they form one of the best front lines in the division. It is now up to the trio to fire the Rocks to success, starting tomorrow with a trip to sixth-placed East THurrock United. It is not just up front where Pearce is looking for some more attacking flair. Brazilian midfielder Victor Hensel was on the bench in the 3-0 cup victory - and, with international clearance now through, he could play a big part for the club as the autumn kicks in. Pearce said: "He has shown some excellent technique during training sessions
and we're hopeful Victor can work hard and bed in well once he gets his chance." Sao Paulo-born Hensel, 21, spent two seasons with Miami Dade FC and is the club's second-ever highest scorer. He said: "I am excited to sign with the club and I am looking forward to being able to play." Meanwhile, forward Tyrrel Mitford -
who scored a cracker in the 1-1 draw with Horsham earlier in the campaign - and midfielder Emmett Dunn have both left the club, the latter re-joining Chichester City. General manager Simon Cook said: "Both players have chosen to move on and we thank them for their efforts and wish them all the very best for the future."
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NYECAMP NEWS by Liam Goodley
WELL it's fair to say I'm happier now than I was a fortnight ago... While Sittingbourne are lower league opposition, a 3-0 win is always good. And, if we play like that and control the game in future, then we will not lose many games. It's crucial that we keep calm at the back as we have the firepower to get some points moving forward. After the match I wrote to Robbie Blake on Twitter and said that we had the players but perhaps needed a bit of experience to hold it together, especially with the injuries we have at the back. THe performance against Sittingbourne was much better. We looked a lot more assured on the ball and defensively lot better too. It wasn't the best of games but it was clear we were a cut above them and, after we got the first, they just didn't have the quality to get back into the game. For me, Brad Lethbridge was the stand out player. I thought he spurred us one, he got the third goal and just slotted back in really well alongside Dan Smith and Jimmy Muitt up top. He was the driving force behind the win and I can't wait until he's 100 per cent fit as that will give us a real boost. At the back, young Ben Clark-Eden is looking better every game he plays and he is proving to be a good find. Petar Durin also had a good game between the sticks which will do his confidence a world of good. It was a bit of surprise to see Charlie Searle on the bench
but I expect both keepers to push each other as the season goes on. Like a lot of Rocks fans, though, I wasn't too happy with the draw we got in the next round of the FA Cup. Dulwich are a very good side, especially at home, as we well know from our tussles with them over the years Obviously, they are a league above us now. I am sure we will give them a decent match but not sure how it will play out. A lot of fans are saying if we can bring the tie back for a replay that it will be a great result. Regardless, it will be a good day out and a decent amount of money for the club - nearly £7,000 if we can win - which will all help the club moving forward. Before that, though, we have two very different matches. East THurrock away is first up tomorrow. I am not sure how it will go this weekend as they are a very difficult side at beat. THeir ground is a bit quiet and it is in the middle of nowhere but I know we will try our best. I am sure Robbie will try and get them playing again the right way and we will make the trip on the coach hopeful of getting a result. THen we have Cheshunt on Tuesday at home which is a game we should really be looking to win. THree points in our own back yard will give us a real boost before the Dulwich match. We need to keep the momentum from our FA Cup success going.
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