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Housing ban bid approved LARGE housing schemes around Bognor Regis should be stopped, the government is to be told. A halt should be called to the developments of hundreds of homes until the full impact on the coastal plain of rising seas and climate change was known, Arun district councillors agreed this week. THey also instructed Nigel Lynn, their chief executive, to write to the appropriate government minister to inform him or her of the decision and to seek a meeting to discuss it. THe agreed motion by Cllr Tony Dixon (I, Aldwick E) stated: "THe district is uniquely unsuitable for large-scale development because it is particularly vulnerable to the risks arising from climate change, in addition to every type of flooding that already occurs in this country. "Against this background, this council believes that the local plan does not adequately protect new and existing communities from increasing flood risk. THerefore, we have no confidence in the local plan." Two Lib Dem amendments which related to rising sea levels and the desire to tie in with the government's declaration of a climate emergency were accepted by Cllr Dixon into the approved motion. It was backed by 24 votes to 18, with five abstentions after a heated debate. Cllr Dixon said the Bognor Regis area could be submerged by the rising sea as it was in pre-historic times. "THe coastal plain was under the sea
once. It could be again," he said. THe decision calls into the question the progress of the housing plans for some 1,000 homes around Pagham which Arun has approved in outline form as well as the some 3,000 homes destined for Barnham, Eastergate and Westergate. Cllr Isabel THurston (G, Barnham) said the world faced a climate emergency and the UK could not continue with the policy of meeting government targets for housing. "Everything needs to change but we are carrying on as if we have all the time in the world to change them," she warned. Cllr David Huntley (I, Pagham) said: "We need houses but we don't need houses built like this. It's a free for all. Half the village will be under the sea in a one in 200 year event (of flooding)." Cllr Terry Chapman (C, East Preston) said he opposed the motion. "I absolutely believe global warming is real and it's driven by population growth. THere's no doubt about that," he said. "Our population is growing and that's why we are building houses. We are trying to build them in a suitable way. We do know the risk of building on a flood plain." Cllr Paul Dendle (C, Arundel) said: "I'm an environmentalist at heart but I can't support this motion because it does not address the needs of young people in the district. It's basically saying let's shut the door on any more housing." Cllr Shaun Gunner (C, Rustington E) said: "THis is another way of saying you don't want houses where you live."
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Kevin Smith kevin.smith@sussexpost.co.uk MORE than £200,000-worth of equipment is be given to the Bognor Regis Hospital by its supporters. THe Friends of Bognor Hospital have agreed to spend the sizeable sum given by generous residents to help to improve the treatment of patients and work of its staff. Friends' chairman Brian Knight said: "It must be one of the biggest shopping lists we've had. It will make a real difference to the patients and staff. "We hope all the work will be done by the end of the year. Our biggest donation before was for the renal unit at the hospital, which was about £150,000." THe Friends have been buoyed by the record takings at this year's fete. "We are very grateful for the support we receive from the public and staff and this year's annual summer fete raised in excess of £8,000 - which was the best in living memory," said Mr Knight. THe fete was also a celebration of the hospital's centenary. It was held just after the 100th anniversary of its opening in July, 1919, in memory of the town's men who had lost their lives in the First World War. To ensure the hospital continues to improve, the Friends used their latest twomonthly meeting to approve the spending of more than £190,787, plus VAT in some cases. THe equipment which will be bought
includes a dexascanner, which is a special type of X-ray that measures bone density. It can be used to diagnose osteoporosis because it is more effective than normal X-rays in identifying low bone density. "THe dexascanner is being bought with a £112,000 generous legacy from two sisters who lived in Bognor Regis and who passed away," said Mr Knight. "THeir nephew presented the cheque to us and we decided the dexascanner was the most suitable use for it." THe other improvements to which the Friends have agreed include an ankle brachial pressure index for the hospital's podiatry section to analyse the blood pressure at a patient's ankle compared to the pressure in their upper arm to find out if an artery is blocked. A TSI portacount machine will enable staff to find out if a particular respirator is suitable for a patient and if a respirator matches a patient's facial features. Also on the giant shopping list are refurbishments of the scanner room and office, the new ultrasound suite, the physio shower rooms and the community nurses kitchen. New equipment which will also be bought for various departments is three computers, a fridge and roller blinds. Mr Knight added: "People like to give to the Friends because they know we will spend the money and they can see the benefit of it. "THere will be a sticker on the scanner to show it's been donated by the Friends and patients appreciate that."
Call to smarten up location on seafront to boost town's look A KEY site along Bognor Regis seafront should be urgently improved, a business leader has stated. Paul Wells, chairman of the town's Business Improvement District, said making the Place St Maur better should be a priority. Mr Wells told the latest meeting of the Bognor Regis Regeneration Board the BID's members thought the work was much-needed. THe minutes of the meeting have just been released and state: "Paul Wells, BID chairman, commented that the Regis Centre regeneration could take many years. "THerefore, consideration should be
given to improving the Place St Maur, which needs an urgent uplift as it is a key link between the seafront and the town centre. "Cllr (John) Erskine, Bognor Regis Town Council, expressed a similar view and he hoped any changes would be in line with public opinion." THe minutes also state a 'number of members' expressed their disappointment at the decision by the Lib Dem-controlled Arun District Council to scrap the Pavilion Park regeneration. Businesses believed the scheme would have brought people into a larger town centre from the seafront.
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f Musicians of the Musikverein Haltingen before their tour of Bognor Regis MORE than 30 musicians from one of Bognor Regis' twin towns provided the first overseas touch to a traditional night. THe Musikverein Haltingen made its debut at the annual Proms in the Park concert with a flawless performance of a wide and varied programme. An audience of more than 1,000 music lovers took the chance to indulge themselves on a beautiful evening in the gorgeous setting of the Hotham Park bandstand. THe mainly brass and woodwind players from Weil am Rhein in Germany supplied the live music for last Saturday's occasion. Director Jurgen Wehrle said: "THis is the first time we have been to Bognor Regis both as a band and individuals. If we want to perform outside our country, it is best to come to the town with which we have a partnership.
"It is good for us to see what is outside our country and it's better to meet local people, rather than visit as a tourist. THat way, we make more of a connection with the town." THe 32 musicians are aged from 14 upwards and played a selection of tunes under the leadership of conductor Aaron Solberg. THese included traditional German music, marching tunes, a selection from the film Brassed Off and some Proms favourites. THe band left Bognor Regis on Sunday after having arrived the previous THursday evening. Initial arrangements about the performance were made by the band with the Proms concert organisers, Bognor Regis Town Council. THe town's twinning association was asked to assist because of its experience in hosting visitors from the three twin towns
in France and Germany. THe band members enjoyed a tour of Bognor Regis on their first day before visits to Arundel and Chichester. Twinning association secretary Bob Bonner said: "THe visit was not an official twinning visit but was welcomed by us as furthering one of the aims of the twinning association. THis is to encourage cultural and sporting clubs and associations in our twin towns to make visits and links to Bognor Regis. "During their stay, the director and conductor of Musikverein Haltingen met representatives from Bognor Regis Concert Band to discuss the possibilities of a link between the two bands and possible future concerts together." THe band was followed by the Proms from the Royal Albert Hall live on a big screen to keep the audience entertained..
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Fontwell Racecourse on Saturday. Acknowledging that it isn’t an easy decision to make, he did also point out that people should be the priority. He said: “Originally the favoured road was the pink/blue route. "THis has now become the magenta route which goes through woodland. “THis land belongs to the South Downs National Park, who say that it is an ancient woodland. It is in fact actually a conifer plantation, with only a small section of ancient woodland. “THey say that the soil is the concern rather than the trees, as it was an ancient woodland previously. "To me that sounds silly, because surely every bit of soil is ancient? THe conifer plantation is the second one on that area since the war, so I’m not greatly concerned about that. “Unfortunately, whatever you do there is going to be damage to wildlife, whether that be putting the road on fields or through the woods. “At least the crimson route doesn’t damage many people’s homes.” Compared to the beige route, which is predicted to damage around 142 residential properties should it go ahead, the crimson route is set to impact only three, despite taking longer to build. Cllr Coster also made it clear that the final route must have a proper junction with Ford Road. "At the moment," he said, "THe beige route is the only one that does this, but even that isn't sufficient. See page 5
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CONCERNED residents fear for the countryside if a proposed A27 Arundel bypass goes ahead. People from around the Post area gathered to look over the colour-coded plans at a consultation hosted by Highways England. THe proposals outlined the six possible routes for around Arundel. While many of the residents acknowledged that there is a need for a change, few were able to decide which option was suitable. Ron Mackenzie, of Barnham, said: “THere is undoubtedly a lot to take in. “We came because we wanted to see the plans and see how they would each affect the environment. “THere is a definite need for a new or improved road, but picking the right one is a very difficult decision. “National policy guidelines are going to have to be broken to achieve any of the schemes. One must be picked but it’s difficult. I think the magenta or cyan routes are the best of the bunch.” Jenny Tyson echoed these concerns. She said: “I think it’s going to be very brutal, whatever they do. It’s just a swathe cutting through the countryside. “It’s disappointing that we’re just getting a positive view. We need a for and against, not just presenting the information. “We should have had someone from the national park to talk to us as well." Arun Cllr Hugh Coster (I, Aldwick E)also attended the consultation at
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` Assault appeal TWO Bognor Regis men have been arrested after daytime violence on the town's seafront. THe men, aged 23 and 25, are suspected of various offences, including assault, and were in police custody on Tuesday. Police officers are investigating assaults on several people on THe Esplanade and believe others might have seen the incident on Monday. A Sussex Police spokesman said: "Trouble flared on the seafront next to the pier at around 2.30pm, with incidents spilling into the road and causing a car to stop. "Detectives believe some potential witnesses filmed the activity on mobile phones and that CCTV or dash-cam footage may also exist." THey have urged anyone with such material, or who saw what happened, to contact them urgently. In particular, they want to speak to a man who was assaulted but is unknown to them. Details to: sussex. police.pnn.uk or call: 101.
` Rape trial latest JURORS have retired to consider their verdict in the case of a teenage woman raped on Bognor Regis seafront. THey continued to deliberate the evidence yesterday at Portsmouth Crown Court after they heard the defences of the three men accused on the offences. Romanian farm workers MadalinDaniel Nitu, 23, Genghiz Iasaer, 27, and Ionel-Mizel Ciocan, 25, all based at Groves Farm, in Colworth, Chichester, deny various charges of raping the 19-year-old on March 9.
Friday, September 20, 2019
Extra lorries alarm council ROAD safety worries were highlighted as Aldwick councillors opposed plans for a new convenience store. THe effect of 35 deliveries a week, four of them in HGVs, to the proposed One Stop shop in the former Ship Inn alarmed parish council members. THey agreed a long list of objections to the scheme from the Tesco-owned firm. Cllr Carol Birch said at Aldwick Parish Council's planning committee on Monday: "THe big concern is the big lorries. "THey probably will not end up in the car park. THey will be on the road and they will cause a hazard to cars coming along. It is already quite dangerous there because it is quite close to the bend and there is only a pavement on one side." As reported, a campaign has begun to open a people's pub in THe Ship through a community share ownership scheme by the Friends of THe Ship Inn. Some 150 residents packed a meeting last week to hear about the idea. One Stop has asked Arun District Council at the same time to change the schedule of deliveries to the premises agreed when the council backed plans to convert the pub to a convenience store. Terry Mullins, the Friends' fundraising leader, told the parish council: "THe site is on a narrow, busy road used to commute between Bognor Regis and the A27." THe proposal for the 38ft 28-tonne articulated lorries delivering to the store would cause 'danger and inconvenience to pedestrians and other road users four
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times a week'. Including the HGVs, the total number of intended deliveries would rise from 21 from the approved plans to 35. "THe quality of life, safety and wellbeing of local residents will be considerably inconvenienced," he said. Planning committee chairman Cllr Lilian Richardson outlined ten objections which its members unanimously backed. THese included the lack of a pavement outside the store, on the north side of Aldwick Road, the expected extra parking on the road's south side by shoppers and the need to meet highways conditions which Arun imposed in 2014. THese included a barrier on Aldwick Road's north side to protect walking shoppers at the store and a raised crossing point from the south side. "It already shows a lack of care on their (One Stop) part. At the end of the day, you would have thought they would have looked back and seen what highways were objecting to last time and make efforts to overcome that - but it does not appear that they have," she said. Cllr Alan Smith said traffic conditions in Aldwick Road had worsened since Arun's initial approval five years ago. "THe traffic has probably doubled and the speed has also increased. THere is also the added problem of the increased traffic from the Pagham developments, which will be coming down that road to make the conditions worse." Cllr Sue Stallard said: "THis is going to be dangerous, so I would object to it."
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Workmates join forces to drive old cab across Europe for charity A RAILWAY worker from Bognor Regis has joined his colleagues in driving an old taxi across Europe. Keir Stainton, 42, was in one of the teams which set off on Wednesday in this year's Screwball Rally. It sees him and his five fellow employees at the THree Bridges rail operating centre drive the former London cab nearly 1,400 miles in five days. THey caught a ferry from Dover and are being told the site of each overnight camp but can devise their route. THey are travelling through France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland. Joining Keir in their TX2 hackney carriage with 176,000 miles on the clock are Neil Plummer and Simon Hurford,
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Move to recall plan defeated AN ATTEMPT to overturn the approval of hundreds of homes in Pagham failed to succeed. THe unprecedented move to take a second look at the outline planning approval granted by Arun District Council for the housing was ruled out by its senior officer. Cllr Hugh Coster told councillors on Wednesday he believed the decision by the council's development control committee last month was flawed. THe application by Hallam Land Management for 300 homes in Hook Lane was approved in spite of his protests at the time it failed to follow the council's local plan land use blueprint. He alleged it breached five of the local plan's policies. THis should lead it to being re-considered by the committee. "I was looking at the local plan as a whole, highlighting all the ideas throughout the local plan, the areas we should be paying attention to, not just picking out the strategic allocations," he said. He claimed it was wrong for the council to only take those policies which it liked into account when it decided planning applications. "THis has to be entirely wrong and potentially unlawful," he claimed. "We are constantly reminded the local plan is a statutory document which we are bound by, which is why I say this council has behaving unlawfully by conveniently ignoring policies within it in order to try to ram through an application which
requires much more consideration than it has received so far." He said he had arranged a meeting with the council's planning barrister, Jeremy Cook, on October 15, to discuss the legality of the matter. Before then, Cllr Coster said, he wanted the chairman of the development control committee, Cllr Jamie Bennett, and Arun's chief executive, Nigel Lynn, to discuss the possibility of bringing back the application to the committee. "THis is a serious and sensitive issue and we owe it to the people of Pagham to deal with it in a wholly straightforward and popular manner," he said. "I am asking for a way to be found to do it - a can do attitude and not a can't do attitude. But Mr Lynn said the council's legal team had advised the decision had been made lawfully. "THe council can't consider this today. THe reason for this is that the council has delegated that authority to the development control committee and they determine the planning application with the exception of those delegated to the group head of planning," he said. A meeting between himself and Cllr Bennett would be pointless. "We have no power whatsoever to change what has happened," he said. Cllr Ricky Bower (C, East Preston) said Cllr Coster's suggestion was illegal because councillors did not have the right to interfere in the daily running of the council's departments.
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Fencing plea FENCING along Felpham seafront has ripped the social heart out of the area, councillors have been told. Resident Lyn Jones said the installation of the metalwork in front of the western greensward by Arun District Council was opposed by a lot of people. She said at Wednesday’s full council meeting: “We request the removal of the barriers around the Felpham beach huts and we are asking for an assurance that no similar structure would be erected without full and lawful consultation with the public. “THe fences were erected without any consultation with the public or parish council. THey restrict free access by the public to a much-loved, much-used public space. “THey restrict free access to the memorial benches in memory of people who either sat at that spot or people’s loved ones. “THey restrict free access to people with
Mobile library support BOOK lovers in Felpham have called for the threatened mobile library service to be kept. West Sussex County Council is to end the library on wheels at the end of this month before a decision about the service's future is made in November. As reported, the specialist vehicle was withdrawn in July because of its poor condition. THe county council put a replacement on the road last month. But a spokesman said: "THe vehicle we have been using (a Vauxhall Combo Maxi) has helped us in delivering an interim service but will not be serviceable in poorer weather and we have decided that it is not practicable to continue this beyond the end of September." Monday morning's fortnightly stop - one of 63 every two weeks - at THe Southdowns in Felpham Way saw five customers eagerly seek books. Felpham resident Eileen Rickards, 94, has been using the service for some 50 years. "As soon as the service began, I came here," she said. "I can't get to the Bognor Regis town library and this mobile service is a lifeline.
"THe librarians are always extremely helpful. Reading books saves me looking at the TV all the time and I find them interesting." Fellow customer Sheila Carter, 77, of Felpham, said: "I visit the mobile library every fortnight. As soon as I spotted it here, I came along. "It's a lot of hassle finding somewhere to park going to the library in Bognor. THis service is probably the only place a lot of older people can get to. THese sort of services have to be kept going." Middleton resident Peter Hockley, 81, has usually gone to the Shrubbs Field stop for the past three years. He said: "THis service has a considerable benefit for people who are less mobile. "People where I live rely on the library and it is difficult to access the town library by bus. I know the county council have got to make cuts but they should think of the number of elderly people in this catchment area and their quality of life." THe council spokesman said it would seek to help those unable to use a library building until the mobile service's future was decided.
limited mobility and give the public the impression the area is private.” THe fencing also stopped people sitting on the boundary wall of the greensward next to Blakes Road to enjoy the view of the beach and sea, Mrs Jones said. Cllr Matt Stanley, Arun’s cabinet member for technical services, said the fencing was installed after numerous complaints had been received about dog waste on the greensward. “It is worth noting that traces of dog waste have been identified by laboratory analysis in the water nearby. “Since the fences have been in place, cleansing officers have reported a noticeable reduction in dog waste around the greensward,” he said. But he stated he understood the residents’ frustration about the lack of consultation before the fencing was put in. Cllr Stanley added he was happy to accept Mrs Jones’s call for talks to try to resolve the matter.
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CAMPAIGNERS fear a village will be decimated if the A27 Arundel bypass goes ahead. THey say the magenta option would especially have a devastating impact on the settlement. Resident Bill Treves said: "THe amber option is bad for Binsted, but magenta would crucify the village. "It snakes from end to end of the village, destroying properties left, right and centre, and leaving what's left of us separated by four lanes of 70mph traffic. "No more village, no more community, no more strawberry fair, no more arts festival, no more pub, no more services in our 12th century church, no more future, no more hope. It's an absurdly massive level of destruction to save just a few minutes' driving time." THe campaigners, who are members of a range of groups, say it is difficult to back an Arundel Alternative route. Arundel Bypass Neighbourhood Committee secretary Emma Tristram said: "THey want a dual-carriageway scheme. But there is no way to show that you think a damaging dualcarriageway scheme is out of the question, and still have your response counted." Kay Wagland, of South Coast Alliance on Transport and the Environment, said: "A much less damaging solution would be the Arundel Alternative. "It's a short section of wide single carriageway bypass at 40mph, cutting out pinch points, and allowing traffic to flow without ruining our local environment." Campaigners say the plans are as flawed as the initial set, which led to a judicial review.
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THREE of the oldest trees in Middleton are threatened, nearby residents fear. Angry homeowners worry the development of a proposed care home will damage the two protected ash and one maple tree. Frontier Estates is set to seek planning approval for the 66-bedroom end of life dementia care home at the site off Silver Birch Drive. But those who live around the site believe using the road to access the home will kill the trees in spite of the tree preservation order (TPO) which protects them. THe ash trees are more than 60 years old and form part of an ancient hedgerow and right of way, which remains a well used public footpath. Louise Alger, of Silver Birch Drive, claimed all the trees covered by preservation orders would be destroyed if the home was reached from the road because it would be impossible to access the land through the proposed route. "We would like answers as to how these trees can be protected if access is through Silver Birch Drive. From where we are standing, it is physically impossible. "THe protected trees will definitely be destroyed," she said, "as they and their roots will not be able to withstand the high volume of traffic from the home. "THere will be numerous cars from visitors, ambulances, delivery lorries, laundry vans and more. "THere has never been any access for cars, let alone commercial traffic through the proposed route. Even the slightest branch removal can damage the health of trees or even kill them."
THe latest fight by residents for the trees follows their initial campaign in late 2016. THey objected to plans for 13 houses on the West Sussex County Council-owned land and is a former poultry farm. Arun District Council approved the housing but it has never been built. As reported, Frontier Estates held a public exhibition last month about its proposals. THe company expects to submit formal plans this autumn for Arun to decide. Mrs Alger said: "A tree preservation order should mean exactly that - that the trees and their roots are safe from all developers for future generation to enjoy as the name suggests. Does preservation not mean keep? "If the trees are able to be completely preserved, as may be the case here, then clearly TPOs mean nothing." Specialist independent tree reports have been commissioned by Mrs Alger from an expert, which gave them a clean bill of health, to ensure the specimens cannot be claimed to be diseased. "THe most upsetting thing here is that we are destroying our environment," she said. "THere are many benefits of having established trees within the landscape, including absorbing rainfall and reducing flood risk." indie art pop: It would not be enough to plant new trees to make up for the ones being removed because the landscape would be changed forever, she added. Frontier Estates' director Matt Croger said at the exhibition he was well aware of the importance of the trees. All those which were protected would be kept.
Aldwick councillors agree to look at plan to protect area A POTENTIAL plan to protect Aldwick is being considered by parish councillors. THey agreed at their meeting last week to hire a planning expert to advise them on compiling the area's first neighbourhood plan. THis document would set out planning policies to ensure any development which took place met certain standards to fit in with the existing buildings. It would need to be backed by residents in a poll and assessed by a planning inspector and Arun District Council before it took effect.
THe consultant, Paul Collins, will also be asked to provide an estimate of the work required to update the village design statement. Sue Batey, the parish council's clerk, said: "We need to have a professional to tell us what is required. "We don't have major developments but we do have small-scale schemes in and around our existing development. "It will be good to know how much it will cost." Mr Collins has recently completed a neighbourhood plan for Pagham Parish Council.
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` Open garden GENEROUS Felpham resident Pam Evans is hoping for fine weather at her latest open garden event. Pam is re-staging her previous fundraising day last July after it was washed out by rain and only £232 was raised for St Wilfrid's Hospice. She will stage her new event from 10am-mid-day tomorrow at 2 Mornington Crescent, in Felpham. It will be boosted by a competition to guess the number of bedding plants. Pam is also staging a Macmillan Cancer Support coffee morning at the same time.
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PANTO-GOERS will be forgiven for seeing double at this year's festive treat in Bognor Regis. Two dogs have been chosen to play the important role of Toto in THe Wizard of Oz at Christmas. THe doggie duo - of Taffy and Winnie will share the role to ensure that neither one of them gets 'dog tired' during the run from December 11 to January 4 at the Alexandra THeatre. Director Bev Berridge said: "I was hugely impressed with the standard of canine talent at the audition last Monday and it was a tricky decision to make. "However, Taffy and Winnie just pipped the others to the post by combining the cute factor with
Fundraisers reach the top TWO families put on their hiking boots to raise money for charity. THe Edwards and the Carsons walked up Snowdon in Wales to raise money for the Aldingbourne Country Centre. THey raised over £300 in just the first week of their journey and at the end of it all they were able to present the centre with over £1,100. Stuart Edwards said: “Our children are very active, and love the idea of a challenge. “THey decided they wanted to climb a mountain, so we suggested Snowdon as an achievable first challenge. THey have been training with local West Sussex walks since before January.” “Once they visited the centre they were
first class on-stage discipline and professionalism - no puddles, nice with children and good at chasing wicked witches on cue. "I predict great theatrical futures for both of them. My thanks to all the dogs and their owners who came along." THe Wizard of Oz is set to continue the tradition of successful traditions at the theatre in the Regis Centre. Its stars will be Kevin Short as THe Wizard, Jamie Bannerman as THe Lion (last seen as Abanazar in Aladdin) and Scottish duo Duo Lemetti and Mirren as THe Scarecrow and Tin Man. THey will be performing a fun-packed show, with a production full of laughter, comedy and traditional pantomime nonsense.
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Celebrating the Mini with maximum impact as Goodwood hosts Revival By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk THERE was nothing mini about celebrations at this year's Goodwood Revival, except to mark the diamond anniversary of the historic car. The original Mini was produced by the English-based British Motor Corporation until 2000 and considered an icon of 1960s British popular culture. On its introduction in August, 1959, the Mini was marketed under the Austin and Morris names, as the Austin Seven and Morris Mini-Minor. BMW acquired the Rover Group (formerly British Leyland) in 1994, and sold the greater part of it in 2000, but retained the rights to build cars using the Mini name. Around 150,000 fans who flocked to the classic three-day event last weekend, many in period dress, were in for plenty of special treats. The meeting gave everyone the chance to take a step back in time with the festival celebrating the glamour of car racing when Goodwood was a motor circuit between 1948 and 1966, with special Mini celebrations and D-Day commemorations. Vehicles included an M4 Sherman tank, a Ford Swimming Jeep and an M8 armoured car. With three days of glorious sunshine, the heat was on both on and off the track. Petrol-heads were treated to 15 races, track parades and demonstrations while vintage fashion enthusiasts could
browse the many stalls, or catch the daily best dressed competition presented by Mastercard. Another special 60 years celebration took place when Goodwood Revival recreated the historic 1959 RAC Tourist Trophy. The Revival took the opportunity to bring the remarkable race back to life not only in celebration of Aston Martin’s landmark anniversary, but also as part of birthday celebrations being staged to honour Sir Stirling Moss, who turned 90 on Tuesday, this week. A full house of VIPs and members of the media flocked to the iconic Race Control building at Goodwood Revival on Saturday for the Credit Suisse Historic Racing Forum. Before track action officially got under way, the star-studded panel of Derek Bell, Jochen Mass, Alain de Cadenet and Professor Gordon Murray shared their memories of the 1970s. The Duke of Richmond made an appearance to the forum to share fond memories of a decade in which the Goodwood Motor Circuit was officially closed to racing: He said: "I used to ring up the Control Tower, then drive round in whatever car I had at the time. People used to be here testing – sometimes illegally! By the time we knew they were here, they’d gone. It’s amazing that we’re all back here at Goodwood 40 years later." Between the racing and incredible D-Day track parade to mark 75 years,
more Minis were on display in the Earls Court building, which was transformed into a live film set and celebrated 50 years of the film The Italian Job. The Italian Job is a British comedy caper film starring Michael Caine as Charlie Croker, leader of a cockney criminal gang released from prison with the intention of doing a "big job" in Italy to steal gold bullion. Marking the anniversary of the film, visitors could watch red, white and blue Coopers recreate the iconic car chase, which took place through the beautiful Italian city of Turin, with the three cars racing round past the cafes. Spectators could also recreate their own scene with a special photo booth inside a replica of the minibus with a stack of gold. In the film, on the mountain roads, the driver loses control of the coach. The back of the bus is left teetering over a cliff and the gold slides towards the rear doors. Michael Caine's character's 1962 Aston Martin DB4 Volante was also on display next to a front end loader which famously crushes the car in the film. For aviation enthusiasts, planes on display at the Freddie March Spirit of Aviation included a rare 1939 Douglas C41A, a 1944 Beechcraft D-17S Staggerwing, a 1914-type Bristol Scout and air displays including a Spitfire-Mustang Duo.
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` Hotel rooms MORE bedrooms are to be created at a Bognor Regis hotel. Leisureplex Hotels has received listed building for internal changes for five new rooms. In a report, Arun District Council's conservation officer, Martyn White, said: "THe application is not considered to cause harm to the significance of the heritage assets or their settings." THe work at the Grade II-listed building on THe Esplanade is set to take place next January when it is closed to guests. It currently has 68 bedrooms.
` Singing re-starts A NEW term of singing has begun for Regis Singers with its weekly sessions in Bognor Regis/ Singers of all ages are welcome from 6pm-7pm on Wednesdays at THe Regis School of Music, in Sudley Road, Bognor Regis. THe choir suits families, especially single parents, who want to sing together and would might find it difficult to join a choir singing pop and contemporary music at ÂŁ4 a session adults, ÂŁ2 full-time students and accompanied chldren free.
` Door damaged A BOGNOR REGIS shop door was damaged in a break-in. THe crime at the London Road premises occurred in the late evening of September 5. Sussex Police said it was believed the suspects made off as soon as the alarm sounded. Nothing was stolen.
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FOUR action-packed days have begun as Bognor Regis hosts the latest Southdowns Folk Festival. More than 117 performances and events will ensure there is plenty for everyone to enjoy and take part in around the town centre. Most of them are free. THe festival is back this weekend for its seventh year of singing, dancing and performing after today's second Southdowns Ukulele Festival. New for this year is Sing on Sunday to give people the chance to sing for the first time under the expert guidance of West Sussex music service's Emily Barden. THis will take place from 1pm-2.30pm in the Regis Centre's Alexandra THeatre. Festival organiser Roger Nash said: "THis sums up what the festival is all about. THe aim is to give people the chance to have a go either singing or playing the ukulele and have some fun. "THere is also the opportunity to attend concerts by some really top class musicians in our ticketed events. "I would say this is our biggest festival to date. People should come along and have a good time singing or making music - or just listening. THere really is something for everyone." THe festival's headliners will be folkpop legends Lindisfarne, whose career dates back some 50 years and includes hits such as Fog on the Tyne. THey will be performing on Sunday night to a packed Alexandra THeatre. Joining them as top acts will be Blair Dunlop and 3 Daft Monkeys, both tonight, and Oysterband tomorrow. Phillipa Leigh, Friction Farm, Megan Linford and the Alistair Goodwin Band will be among the other leading acts. Getting the event started last night at
the theatre were THe Young 'Uns with THe Ballard of Johnny Longstaff. THe rest of the festival gets underway at 3pm this afternoon in the ukulele marquee on the Place St Maur. THe Making Your Mark session will give those who took place in the summer workshops the chance to perform in front of an audience. A further five performances by players of the four-stringed instrument will follow until 7.10pm. Tomorrow will see the marquee resound to the likes of the Pompey Pluckers from 10.30am-7.10pm and Sunday features Phillipa Leigh among others at the same times. A host of other events will be taking place at 13 venues around the town centre and on the seafront. THey will mainly take place during the weekend. THey include the Hothampton Arms in London Road, the Regis Centre's three studios and its foyer, the RAFA Club in Waterloo Square, THe Lamb (Steyne Street), THe Claremont (Scott Street) and the William Hardwicke (High Street). Outdoor events will be focused on the London Road precinct, the Place St Maur, the Promenade and a first real ale festival at the Dog & Duck in Norfolk Street. Performances in the open include the Big Seaside Sing from mid-day tomorrow, THe Igloo Choir at 12.30pm at the seafront bandstand and the Selsey Shantymen at 2.20pm in the south precinct. On Sunday, dance sessions will take place in the south precinct at 11am and 1.30pm and THe Full Shanty will perform at 2.25pm. "THe weather forecast's looking good, certainly better than last year, so it's going to be an excellent weekend," said Mr Nash.
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Blakefest is for everyone By Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk HUNDREDS of people are expected to celebrate Felpham’s most famous resident. Kicking off on Sunday, Blakefest is set to draw in more than 500 people, with crowds travelling from across the country. Blake fan and event organiser, Rachel Searle, said: “Music,art and poetry - they define us. THey touch us. "THat’s one of the reasons why William Blake is still so respected and loved. “It’s nice to put something on as a community where local people can come and display their talents. We have a ton of great acts coming. "I'm really excited for the combination of Charlotte Glasson and Chris Spedding.” A new addition to the festival this year is the body art display. On Saturday, September 28, Elissa Barret, from Imagine Face & Body Art, will be creating a live body art installation - her interpretation of William Blake’s poem THe Tyger. THe display will develop throughout the day and onlookers will be able to watch as the final piece comes together. At the same time, the Children’s Tiger Trail will be taking place around the town centre. Starting at the Regis Centre, children will be able to explore some of Blake’s famous lines from his poem, THe Tyger, with a free facepaint for all children who complete the tiger trail successfully. From 11am-1pm a free Dramatis
workshop for children aged 5-8 will be presented by Suzy Duxbury. Places for the workshop must be first reserved online. Saturday’s events also include the Street Wisdom meditative walk with Chris Bemrose, running from 10am-12.30pm and starting at the railway station. THe first of the Blake celebrations is this Sunday, as Felpham Village Memorial Hall is the venue for an exhibition of art and music. Hosted by the Felpham Village Conservation Society, a panel talk will be the perfect introduction to the week. THe panel will consist of Dr Luke Walker, who will explore Blake’s work and influence on British counter culture and radical politics; Dr Simon Mouatt, who will discuss how Blake informed contemporary psychology, neuroscience and philosophy; Mikey Georgeson will focus on how Blake’s thought and mysticism inspired philosophy and contemporary art; and finally, John Higgs will explore why Blake matters today, from video games to designer fashion. An open evening of live music and poetry will take place on Wednesday, with special guest the London-based poet and artist, Stephen Micalef. THe open mic will run from 7.30pm-10.30pm at THe Hothamton Arms, London Road. Blakefest celebrations will come to an end on Sunday week, with a day filled with music and art. Held at the Regis Centre, Belmont Street, a variety of musical guests such as Charlotte Glasson: Jazz Band and legendary guitarist, Chris Spedding. Tickets are £8.
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` Top quality Arun BUILDING control procedures at Arun District Council have met an international benchmark. THe award of the ISO 9001 2015 certificate shows the council provides its building control service in a planned, consistent and documented manner. Arun has to legally provide a building control service but wanted to deliver it in the best possible way. Its cabinet member for technical services, Cllr Matt Stanley, said achieving the valued accreditation enabled the council's to be judged against a world-class standard for the delivery of its service.
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` Coffee morning VOLUNTEERS of Hotham Park Heritage Trust will be holding a charity event next week. THey will be staging their annual Macmillan Cancer Support coffee morning from 11am-2pm on THursday. Lots of homemade cakes and goodies and good coffee will be available to enjoy. THe fundraising event is taking place in THe Lodge in the park.
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UP to four shepherd's huts could be sited at Barnham Court Farm, in Church Lane, Barnham, in a scheme by Mr Forse, which he has submitted to Arun District Council for a decision. He has also applied to the council to change the use of THe Little Yard to an independent dwelling.
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Bonnie supports charity
f The county's tips could start requesting ID
ID for the tip PEOPLE wanting to dump their rubbish at amenity tips in West Sussex could soon have to show ID to prove they live in the county. The county council is considering the move to reduce costs and congestion, particularly at tips close to the boundary, such as East Grinstead, Shoreham, Crawley and Burgess Hill. If approved, the scheme will start on December 1 and anyone visiting the county’s 11 tips will have to show proof of their address before being allowed to dump their rubbish. A report due to be put to the environment, communities and fire select committee next week said photo ID such as a driving licence, passport or West Sussex bus pass would be needed, plus a recent utility bill or current council tax bill showing their address. The report added that some ten per cent of people who used the tips lived in other counties and, if those numbers were cut, the council could save around
£250,000 per year in disposal costs. West Sussex would not be alone in introducing new rules. Surrey County Council brought in an ID scheme in 2017, and Hampshire aims to introduce a permit scheme in January, with people from outside the county being charged £5 per visit. The report said: “Strong evidence suggests that West Sussex residents are bearing a cost of people from outside the county using the West Sussex household waste recycling sites. “While some West Sussex residents may use sites outside West Sussex, the net flow is likely to be into West Sussex. “This balance of movement has tipped further toward West Sussex as adjoining councils implemented more restrictive policies.” The select committee meeting will be held at County Hall, Chichester, today (Friday) from 10.30am. Report by Karen Dunn, local democracy reporter
TANGMERE-BASED charity Dementia Support has announced that its new celebrity appeal supporter is Bonnie Langford. The charity, which supports people living with dementia and their families across the West Sussex area, is delighted Bonnie has chosen to support its vital campaign, helping people to face the future with hope and confidence. Bonnie, an actress, dancer and singer, burst on to TVs at just six-years-old when she won the talent show Opportunity Knocks, later becoming known for her role as Mel Bush, companion of the Doctor, in the science-fiction series Doctor Who in the 1980s. She has appeared on stage in West End and Broadway musicals and more recently on Dancing on Ice and playing Carmel Kazemi in BBC’s EastEnders. Bonnie said: "When my father was diagnosed with dementia, there was very little support or information. It was extremely hard. Sadly, he passed away in 2004. "Dementia is such a cruel condition, but we know so much more now. There’s support, knowledge, research and hope where once there was only despair. There’s still a long way to go and much more to be discovered, but we can all help to make a difference. "I wholeheartedly support the tremendous work of the Wayfinder
Appeal and the work of Dementia Support. I’m sure you do too." Dementia Support has unique Wayfinders – individuals who provide emotional support and practical advice to enable people to navigate the dementia world. For more information, visit: dementiasupport.org.uk
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` Universal credit MORE than 6,500 people in the Arun and Chichester districts are receiving universal credit. Latest figures from the government show a continued rise in the numbers of individuals being paid the benefit as it becomes more widely available in all jobcentres. In Arun, the number of recipients has reached 4,210 and in Chichester it stands at 2,536. National figures show one third of claimants are in work. Will Quince, the minister for welfare delivery, said: "Universal credit is a force for good, delivering personalised support right across the south east and helping people find work." The regional figure for claimants is almost 240,000. The highest number in one area is the 14,274 in Southampton.
` Hospice tours OVER 800 people have now taken a tour of St Wilfrid’s brand new £16.2 million home in Walton Lane, Bosham. The hospice opened to patients in early July with new family areas and an expanded Living Well Centre. For information, visit: stwh.co.uk
Optimism for the children services AFTER months of bad news and criticism, there was an air of cautious optimism at West Sussex County Council when members met to look at improvements being made to its children’s services. In May, a damning report from Ofsted identified ‘widespread and serious weaknesses’ across the service and led to calls for council leader Louise Goldsmith to resign. Four months later and, with a mountain of challenges to be met, the children and young people’s services select committee was given an update on Wednesday on the progress of the Children First Improvement Plan. It’s still very early days for the plan, which was set up to address 12 points for improvement laid down by Ofsted. It has been sent to the Department for Education and Ofsted for feedback, and committee chairman Paul High said: “It looks like we’re heading in the right direction.” One of the biggest concerns raised was the workload endured by social workers, which was exacerbated by problems recruiting and keeping staff. Some staff were responsible for 2530 cases when the average expected was 15. Others were criticised as being ‘not up to the job’, prompting Unison to accuse the authority of passing the blame for the poor report down the chain of command. Now though, the meeting was told, the average case-load for experienced staff was 18-22, with new staff working on 12. The aim is to reduce that to 18 and 10 respectively. Progress has been made in filling social worker vacancies, with a gap of
two per cent – nine posts – to fill. In February it was 18.5 per cent and in August it was 5.19 per cent. Cllr Paul Marshall, cabinet member for children and young people, said: “It’s an extremely good step – not one we can be complacent about – it’s a real challenge for us. “We need to demonstrate to all our personnel that we value them, we’ll support them, we recognise the work they do and will continue to give them the best environment in which to deliver good outputs for our children and young people.” Ofsted will carry out six monitoring visits over the next two years to ensure things are progressing as expected, with the first due to take place on December 3/4. If the inspectors are not happy, West Sussex could lose control of the services. Cllr Goldsmith added: “Having visited in the summer, I was very, very impressed with the level of care that was demonstrated there. So different from a discussion at last year’s meeting. “What it shows is that our capability and capacity to improve where we need to is there. With commitment and working together we will achieve and improve these services to a very good standard.” The committee will receive regular updates on the improvement plan and has asked to receive more data about case-loads and vacancies. It has also asked to hear from front-line staff about their experiences. Report by Karen Dunn, local democracy reporter
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City charity receives a cash boost from Bognor 10k run By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A CHICHESTER charity was delighted to accept a cheque for £2,000 from Karen Holman, president of the Rotary Club of Bognor Hotham, and Jude Bazeley, Paul Westward and David Paige, from Tone Zone Runners, race organisers for the Bognor Regis Prom 10K. The generous donation from both organisations followed a successful charity partnership with PACSO, (Parents and Carers Support Organisation) for the Bognor Regis Prom 10K race this year. As race village director Paul Westward said on behalf of the Tone Zone runners: "We really enjoyed working with PACSO and the donation is an expression of that. "The event is a great opportunity for the local community to get involved and use it to showcase their cause." PACSO is a small charity delivering life-changing play and social activities for children with disabilities, living in the Chichester and Arun districts. The charity supports any child or young person aged up to 25 no matter how complex or challenging their needs.
The team of highly trained play specialists support, guide and encourage children and young people, making it possible for children with disabilities to access the sports, leisure and social activities that their more ‘able’ peers take for granted. These experiences build confidence, aid the development of life skills, and help establish new friendships. PACSO had 19 runners in the Bognor 10k, including its mascot, Buddy the parrot, raising much needed funds for this fantastic local charity. There was support from a team of volunteer fund-raisers and marshals. Many younger members of PACSO also joined in with the 1.5 km fun run race. PACSO was also supported by the Chichester Down Syndrome Support Group’s Dance Troop, led by Suzanne Hill. All together, the event raised £6,343 for PACSO. A spokesperson for the charity gave a thank-you to everyone who donated their time and money to enable more young people with disabilities to access PACSO afterschool and holiday play schemes and clubs than ever before.
PACSO’s chairman of trustees, Clare Elkington, added: "We were delighted to discover that we had been selected as the charity partner for the Bognor Prom 10k this year. "As a small local charity, it has been a wonderful opportunity to tell more people about what we do, and to offer more help to families locally." To find out more about PACSO, visit: pacso.org.uk
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Dear Editor, I WAS impressed by the drawing of my house, Valhalla, (Bognor Regis Post August 16) which is where I live. It has been in my family for 150 years. THe building, right, is grade II listed and built 199 years ago. Inevitably, it got to the point that it required structural repair and redecorations. I had to wait until I had saved enough money to pay for the work to be done. During this time I received threatening and intimidating letters from Arun District Council. THe work was carried out by ten local traders. All of them did an excellent job, it took over three months and cost £15,000.
MY name is Marcus Heslop and I'm currently writing the biography of the prolific actor Guy Standeven (19281998) who lived in Hampton Wick with his partner Felicity Andrews (19312008). I'm trying to trace Jeremy G Seddon who has a connection to these two people and I would love to speak with him for the book. All I know of him is that he's 69, lives in Bognor Regis and was born in Middlesex in Oct/Nov or December of 1949. Please contact me if you can help. Email: marcusheslop@mail.com Marcus Heslop 28 Towneley Terrace High Spen Tyne and Wear NE39 2HJ
I agree that there are properties in our high street that need a facelift but this is the responsibility of those who own them, few, if any live in this area. Generally, the tenant is liable for the internal decor and the owner the exterior with the expense being offset against income or corporation tax if they are liable to pay any. I am a pensioner who struggles to make ends meet. THe largest single expense I have is council tax. THe cost of a quick lick of paint is, in this case, not a public expense.
Dear Editor, WELL done to Brian Hynes for taking the time to do something about the dreadful state of the pavement in his area. I live on the Downview Estate, Felpham, and am disgusted at the state of the pavements and gutters in the area. Some of them are borderline dangerous, with large weeds growing through the cracks and weeds almost 2ft high in the gutters. THe council’s excuse is ludicrous. THere are plenty of flowers about at the moment, and the weeds mostly do not have flowers.
Michael May Valhalla High Street Bognor Regis Po21 1HA
Our beautiful estate has the sad image of a derelict car park. Most people keep their gardens and verges lovely, so why can’t the council do their bit? I am a 78 year old widow. I work hard in my garden, and have had to start strimming my pavement and gutters to keep the weeds down. Plus - the councils are warning of an increase in council tax next year, for doing less! S. Taylor. Downview estate Felpham
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From the director of the much-loved The Lunch Box comes Photograph, another beautiful film in which Rafi, a Mumbai photographer, and Miloni, a student, from different walks of life, share a brief, awkward encounter. They meet again sometime later, and, for cultural reasons, the two pretend to be a couple in order to appease his overbearing grandmother. Of course, the deceptive act gives way to genuine affection. This delight is joined by Souvenir, Joanna Hogg exploring her own memories to create a fragile, fascinating portrait of romance in both bloom and decay. Newcomer Honor Swinton Byrne (daughter of Tilda) is Julie, her avatar, a waifish film student from a well-off background and with little concept of the world beyond her own window. Enter Anthony (Tom Burke), a charming, worldly civil servant and former soldier who takes over her life, wrapping Julie in a too-tight embrace. Also starring Tilda Swinton and Richard Ayoade. From France comes The Shock of the Future, an immersive film that will plunge the viewer into the world of 1970s music. It’s Paris in 1978. Young people have become tired and bored with music. Ana (Alma Jodorowsky) is experimenting away in her apartment, using an array of electronic equipment to create the sound of the future. Rocketman is the story of Elton John’s reinvention from Reginald Dwight during his breakthrough years and includes the titled song in this entrancing film of 1970s music and beyond. Starring the pitch perfect Taron Edgerton as the musician. There are a few tickets left for the Special Ruby Anniversary event on Friday for Woody Allen’s Love and Death, the cinema’s first screening in 1979. Join the party afterwards with food and music. (tickets: £15). Don’t miss J T Leroy, a captivating love story
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Adventure, Mystery, Sci-Fi Screened at Picturedrome Cinema On Earth, life as we know it has fallen foul to power outages and communication failures which have collectively become known as “The Surge”. The only chance of survival seems to be linked to the mystery of a space mission that went AWOL some 16 years previously. The mission was commanded by Clifford McBride (Tommy Lee Jones) who appears to have gone space-crazy while in possession of “sensitive material” which was discovered while looking for extra-terrestrial life, and disappeared. Following in his father’s footsteps, Roy McBride (Brad Pitt) is a highly trained astronaut who is sent to the outer edges of the solar system to find his missing father and unravel a mystery that threatens the survival of our planet. From the director of The Lost City Of Z, Ad Astra is an epic space odyssey that follows Roy McBride on a journey that will uncover secrets that challenge the nature of human existence and our place in the cosmos. Featuring some spectacular shoot-outs on what seems to be the surface of the moon, Gravity-esque camera trickery, and interior design straight out of Stanley Kubrick’s scrapbook, Ad Astra (translated from Latin as “To the Stars”) demands to be seen on the biggest screen you can find.
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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 2010-2015 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
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Theatre. Macbeth. John Simm and Dervla Kirwan lead the cast of Macbeth at Chichester Festival Theatre from September 21 to October 26. John makes his Chichester debut in the title role. Among his extensive screen and stage work, recent credits include Strangers, Collateral and Doctor Who on television, while Dervla, who plays Lady Macbeth, was alongside John in Strangers but also has extensive stage credits, including Uncle Vanya (2012) at Chichester. Tickets at cft.org.uk or call 01243 781312.
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Music. One Last Song. Join The Bersted Boys, James, Will and Michael, as they return to the intimate setting of the Little Alex Theatre and this time they are bringing friends to celebrate the end of summer with One Last Song on Friday and Saturday, September 27 and 28, at 7.30pm. Tickets are £14 from the Alexandra Theatre box office. Call 01243 861010.
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Talk. Some Transatlantic Ties. This illustrated talk by county local studies librarian Martin Hayes will look at the West Sussex connections of William Penn, best known as the founder of Pennsylvania, among the most successful of all American colonies, and as a leader of the fledgling Society of Friends (Quakers). Tickets, at £8, should be booked at the record office in Orchard Street, Chichester, where the talk will start at 7pm, on Tuesday, September 24.
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Music. Andy Woon Vintage Hot Five Band. St Wilfrid's Church, Ellasdale Road, Bognor Regis PO21 2RH is the venue for an evening of spirited hot music from the 1920s and 1930s. Drinks will be on sale and tickets, at £11 are available at wegottickets.com for the event on Saturday, September 28, at 7pm.
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Event. Running Grand Prix. As a change from cars, people have the chance to run around Goodwood's motor circuit in laps of 5k this Sunday, September 22, from 9am. Runners can choose from distances of a marathon, 20 mile, half marathon, 10k or 5k. Book a place at: findarace.com
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Event. Real ale and music festival. After the success of its first real ale and music festival in June, freehouse The Old Barn, at Felpham Road, Felpham, is holding an autumn beer festival this weekend with live music from Triple-X on Saturday evening. The pub will be open today (Friday), tomorrow and Sunday, September 20-22, from noon to 11pm.
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Music. The Vox Beatles. This leading Beatles tribute band will perform all the classic songs complete with costume changes, and authentic stage gear at Chichester's Assembly Room in North Street (PO19 1LQ) on Friday, September 27, 7pm. Tickets are £22 for this evening of passion, enthusiasm and superb musicianship from wegottickets.com
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Music. Blakefest charity night. Original indie local band the Boy Wonders are playing to raise money for loved local CIC innovative and caring project Grandad's Front Room as part of Blakefest Fringe 2019. Grandad's Front Room provides a hub for anyone wanting a chat in Bognor Regis as well as providing practical help with furniture to those in need. Tickets for the gig at TAO, 41-43 High Street, 7pm-10pm on Friday, September 27, are £3.28 from eventbrite.co.uk
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Event. Boxgrove Companion Dog Show. A great day out for dog-lovers is promised at Boxgrove Recreation Ground tomorrow (Saturday) with four obedience classes, seven for pedigree dogs and two rings of novelty classes for dogs of all shapes and sizes. Entries at the field next to the village hall will be accepted from
10.30am with judging at noon when the event opens to the public. Trade stalls and refreshments will add to the attractions of the afternoon. For enquiries, call 01243 785990. Proceeds will be divided between Boxgrove Priory and the village community fund.
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Talk. Lesley Thomson. Join author Lesley at Bognor Regis Library on Tuesday, September 24, as she introduces the seventh title in The Detective’s Daughter series: The Playground Murders. Lesley is a prize-winning crime writer who teaches creative writing at West Dean College. Tickets to the event, which starts at 7pm, are £4.50 and can be bought via the library in London Road.
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Event. Charity day. Chichester Christian Spiritualist Healing Centre is supporting three charities with an event at its base, 39 Basin Road, Chichester PO19 8PY. The centre will be open from 11am to 4pm on Saturday, September 28. Charities which will benefit are the Multiple Sclerosis Trust, Parkinson Society and Dementia UK. For information about the centre, visit its Facebook page.
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Theatre. The Pirate Cruncher. A swashbuckling tale of greed punished and ingenuity rewarded... The Pirate Cruncher is at the Connaught Theatre, Worthing, with performances on tomorrow (Saturday) at 2.30pm and Sunday at 11am and 2.30pm. Tickets, priced from £12.50, from Worthing Theatres box office on 01903 206206 and online at worthingtheatres.co.uk
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Music, art, talk & poetry. Unpacking Blake. This free event at Felpham Memorial Village Hall, Vicarage Lane PO22 7DZ on Sunday, September 22, 1pm-4pm will consist of a small exhibition including prints of his work and focused on various aspects researched and presented in a discussion panel by Blake experts. All welcome to hear a little about William Blake and his time living and working in Felpham.
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Concert. Harp & a Monkey. Ever wondered what a 150-year-old pop song sounded like, or what might inspire a Victorian to write such a thing? You can find the answer to both these questions
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Event. Book sale. Bookworms of all ages and a wide range of tastes should make their way to Bognor Regis Museum when one of its bi-annual sales is held. The event, to support the town's local history society, which runs the museum, is at 25-27 West Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1XA on Saturday, September 28, 10am-4pm. Donated books on all subjects will be available for buyers.
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Event. Pet photo shoot. The Hamblin Centre at Main Road, Bosham, is organising a fundraising pet photo shoot on Sunday, September 22, from 10.30 am to 4.30pm, open to all. Organised by Olly Clarke, of Paws & Claws Photography, the 25-minute sessions have a £10 booking fee which will be used to support the charitable work of the centre but there is no obligation to buy any photos. To book a session, email office@ thehamblinvision.org.uk
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Music. Norman Jay. Norman Jay is unquestionably one of most respected and popular DJs in the world today. He played his first gig aged eight at a 10th birthday party. Influenced by his father’s record collection of blue beat, ska and jazz, by the late 1970s he was considered an emerging authority on contemporary Afro-American music including funk, disco, soul and jazz fusion and is still at the forefront of club culture. He is playing St Paul's in central Worthing
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Music. Jon Allen. Soulful, blues-soaked original music from Jon Allen, accompanied by his five-piece band, is offered at The Spring arts & heritage Centre, East Street, Havant, on Friday, September 27 at 8pm. Jon rose to fame in 2008 when an early single was used on Land Rover’s Cloudhopper advert. His debut album, Dead Man’s Suit, followed. Since then he has amassed over five million plays on Spotify and has toured with Dionne Warwick, Emmylou Harris, Mark Knopfler, KT Tunstall, Seal, Damien Rice and Jools Holland. Visit thespring.co.uk for tickets at £20 or call 023 9247 2700.
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Event. Skinfest. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the spirit of 1969 and raising money for Southampton: Doing It For The Kids Specialized Project for Teenage Cancer Trust, Youth Music and Tonic Music For Mental Health, Skinfest has an eclectic line-up of bands appearing at the Gaiety Bar on Southsea's South Parade Pier on Saturday, September 28, from 6pm-11pm. The line-up will include Symarip Pyramid, The Trojan Beats, The Izettas, The Collective, King Hammond, The Ska Dogs and Olas Boss. Tickets are £20, from: book.events/ gaietybar
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Blakefest September 22-29 Various venues, including the Regis Centre Tickets: alexandrathetre.co.uk BLAKEFEST is a unique cultural experience by-the-sea celebrating an eclectic and exciting mix of music, art and poetry, as well as offering a varied programme of talks, walks and workshops. Deploying an eclectic approach to its programming is at the heart of what they do, befitting of the talents of its multifaceted figurehead, William Blake. “Tyger tiger burning bright…” and it would certainly seem that the flame of this annual festival only burns brighter and brighter. Now in its seventh year, this year sees BlakeFest returning to the town centre cultural hub that is the Regis Centre. The tiger theme runs like a golden thread of inspiration throughout the festival this year as a powerful and recognisable motif. This will be explored through a ‘Blakes Beasties’ workshop for young children run by local drama group Dramatis - Saturday, 10am-noon in the Regis Centre - as well as a dazzling array of tiger-based artworks inspired by Blake's most famous poem Tyger Tyger, created by clients working under the wing of The Aldingbourne Trust, based in Bognor Regis. Internationally-renowned body-painter Elissa Barrett will present a stunning
transformation through the day. Olivia Stevens, who is music programming and outreach officer, said: "We really wanted to look outwards this year to invite community and local groups to work with us, so they can be part of this unique platform to shine a light on their talents and be inspired by Blake. "We want to create a lasting legacy from each Blakefest and we are thrilled that the trust has offered to donate an artwork of our choice to our artistic archive. All other works will be for sale and all proceeds go directly back to the charity, so we are certainly encouraging people to take a tiger home with them.” Blakefest is getting a reputation for never under-delivering and, as the boutique festival feedback suggests, it exceeded expectation and delivers surprises across all art forms. In a world of over-whelming hype, it bucks the trend, showcasing immersive art, tantalising talks and musical aesthetics with the line-up this year looking brighter than ever. The main event is on Saturday, September 28, at the Regis Centre, with a headline concert by Charlotte Glasson's Jazz Band, with guitarist Chris Spedding, at 6pm. Tickets for eight hours of entertainment, including poetry, talks, art and music at the venue are £8. Full details of times and performers are on the website at: alexandratheatre.co.uk while details of fringe events, such as exhibitions, walks and gigs, with other information are on the festival's website at: blakefest.co.uk
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Chichester African Pygmy Hedgehog Show Saturday, September 28, 11.30am-4.30pm Pagham Village Hall, Pagham Road PO21 4NJ LOVERS of hedgehogs and, in particular, African pygmy hedgehogs, will be gathering at Pagham Village Hall for a show dedicated to these fascinating nocturnal creatures. The Chichester African Pygmy Hedgehog show was setup in 2013 by Emily Hardy-Wallace with the first event in a small hall in Hunston and has since successfully expanded to a bigger hall in 2015 in Pagham. Chris Warden joined the show that year as a coorganiser, bringing crafters to the event and a dedicated cafe host. Emily owns African pygmy hedgehogs and has
Pioneer smallholdings on display at museum Land Settlement Association Until September 30, 10am-5pm Weald & Downland Living Museum, Singleton PO18 0EU Tickets: wealddownland.co.uk DURING the industrial depression of the 1930s, one government-supported initiative was LSA settlements, which are the subject of a new temporary exhibition at Weald & Downland Living Museum, Singleton. Unemployed miners and ship builders, mainly from the north-east of England and South Wales, joined Land Settlement Associations, the idea being that they could find new work as market gardeners. This resulted in the creation of 20 LSAs across the country. In Sidlesham, there were 120 smallholdings,
An evening with crime writer Peter Lovesey Friday, September 20, 7.30pm St Mary's Church, Church Hill, Slindon BN18 0RB CRIME is expected to pay for St Mary's Church at Slindon when top crime writer Peter Lovesey will give a talk about his award-winning books, many of which have Sussex locations. The best known character Peter has created in his range of historical and contemporary detective novels and short stories is Detective Sergeant Peter Diamond, a modern day police officer, based in Bath. Some of his Peter Diamond novels and all of his Inspector Henrietta Mallinn novels are set in West Sussex. Slindon, Boxgrove, Arundel, Littlehampton, Bosham and Chichester are among the real places featured in his 2015 novel Down Among the Dead Men. Peter Diamond is an old school police sleuth who has featured in 14 books in this popular series. Peter has won many awards for his work and lived for 20 years in Chichester. He
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knows Slindon and its community café and shop The Forge, where he may have derived inspiration for some of his characters and his stories. His latest book, Killing with Confetti, was published in July, both in the UK, from Sphere, and in the USA. In this latest case, Diamond gets involved in a wedding between the Deputy Chief Constable of Bath’s son and a notorious crime baron’s daughter. The wedding is to take place in Bath Abbey and the reception in the Roman Baths, and Diamond is appalled to be asked to go undercover and somehow cope with potential killers, gang rivals, warring parents and straying bridesmaids. Tickets at £10 are available by calling 01243 814604 or 01243 814693 or The Forge Village Shop/Cafe, Slindon. Wine and soft drinks will be on sale during the evening with all proceeds from tickets going to St Mary’s Heritage Building Fund.
experienced other hedgehog events across the country which inspired the idea to create her own hedgehog show. The show helps to raise awareness for the African pygmy hedgehog and brings owners and supporters together. The show has also helped to raise awareness of The National Exotic Hedgehog Rescue as well raising much-needed funds for Brent Lodge Wildlife Hospital at Sidlesham, where wild British hedgehogs are cared for among other animals in need of rescue and rehabilitation. Over the years, the shows have raised more over £1,000 for animal charities. As well as seeing the hedgehogs brought by owners for competitive classes, visitors will be able to enjoy a tombola, raffle and refreshments. Enquiries can be emailed to: chiafricanhhogshow@ yahoo.com
which made it one of the largest LSAs in the UK. The Land Settlement Association had four main principles: • Assistance would be given only to group settlements • Co-operative methods would be adopted for the purchase of the smallholders’ requisites. This included the marketing of their produce, and the general working of the scheme • Settlers, both men and their wives, would be carefully selected. In general, the association proposed to select men who had successfully cultivated allotments • Adequate training and supervision would be provided. Bill Martin and a team of local volunteers have undertaken research and collected memories from residents of these homes. The exhibition will include some of this information and there will be a chance for visitors to leave their own memories of the Sidlesham or other Land Settlement Associations. In 2017, the museum worked on a project to record and dismantle a LSA home and information on this will be on display as well as other information about LSAs nationally and in West Sussex. Entry to the exhibition is included in museum entry.
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Learning your letters will crack the schools' code WHATEVER stage your child is at in the British education system, you could be forgiven for thinking they, and you, have entered a world full of secret codes with abbreviations, or acronyms, to which only teachers have access. Here's a guide to help you work out what's being discussed at parents' evenings and the importance of unknown words which crop up in letters and emails sent home. Some will apply across all age groups while others are more specific. A-Levels & AS levels – advanced qualifications for students 16-19 years. A-levels are achieved following two years of advanced study. BTECs – work-related qualifications offered by an increasing number of schools and colleges. They can be taken both as an alternative to or in conjunction with A levels or GCSEs. BTEC courses are vocational courses but they also cover the theoretical aspects of the subject. CATs – Cognitive Ability Tests – a set of tests for children 7-15 years, which include verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning and non-verbal reasoning. Similar to the Midyis test. DfE – The Department for Education – responsible for education and children’s services in England. EAL – English as an Additional Language – refers to children whose first language is not English, and may not speak English fluently or at all. EBD – Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties – Children who display these problems may be placed on the Special Needs Register and given extra support. EHCP – Education Health and Care Plan – Students who are issued with an EHCP have serious special educational needs, and will receive extra assistance in their learning. Plans outline the child’s needs and required support, and are reviewed
annually. EYFS – Early Years Foundation Stage – sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to five years old. All schools and Ofsted-registered early years’ providers must follow the EYFS, including childminders, preschools, nurseries and school reception classes. FSM – Free School Meals – Students on FSM will have access to extra funding to support their learning activities inside and outside of the classroom GCSE – General Certificate of Secondary Education – academic examination of basic secondary education, generally taken by 14-16 year old but available to anyone who would like to study a subject that interests them. GCSEs are available in a wide range of academic and work related subjects. HLTA – Higher Level Teaching Assistant – a HLTA does all the things a regular teaching assistant does but they have a greater level of responsibility, such as being able to teach classes on their own, cover planned absences and allow teachers time for planning and marking. HOD – Head of Department – subject leader accountable for teaching and learning, supporting staff, resource management and quality assurance. HOY – Head of Year – responsible for welfare of students in the year level. IB – International Baccalaureate – a series of educational programmes for children aged three-19. IEP – Individual Education Plan – identifies the special educational needs of a child and outlines target and strategies to support their learning. LA / LEA – local authority /local education authority – local government with responsibility for education LAC – Looked after Children – children who are in care or looked after by foster parents. LACs have the highest status for
admissions and provisions in schools. LSA or LSTA – Learning Support or Teaching Assistants – this is a widely used job title for assistants who provide inschool support for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities. KS – Key Stage – the National Curriculum is organised into blocks of years called Key Stages. MLD – Moderate Learning Difficulties – Students with MLDs receive extra assistance under the SEN provision. Students with MLD have attainments well below expected levels in all or most areas of the curriculum. Their needs will not be met by normal differentiation and the flexibilities of the National Curriculum. NQT – Newly Qualified Teacher – a teacher in their first year of qualified teaching. NVQ – National Vocational Qualification – a competence based qualification, in which students learn practical, workrelated tasks designed to help them develop skills and knowledge to do a job effectively. Ofsted – The Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills – the regulatory and inspection body for education and children’s care service providers. Ofqual – The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation – Ofqual regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England, including SATs, GCSEs, A-levels, BTECs and NVQs. PPF – Pupil Premium Funding – additional funding allocated to schools per student receiving fee school meals. PRU – Pupil Referral Unit – established and maintained by a local authority to provide education for pupils who would not otherwise receive a suitable education due to exclusion or other reasons. SATs – Standard Attainment Tests
(previously known as Standard Assessment Tasks). During Key Stages 1-3 progress is assessed against 8 levels in most National Curriculum subjects. In 2016 new KS1 tests were introduced based on English reading and grammar, punctuation and spelling (not writing), maths arithmetic and reasoning. KS2 tests cover English and maths. SEN – Special Educational Needs – provision to support pupils with learning disabilities. This may be provided through mainstream or more specialised education. SENco – Special Education Needs Co-ordinator – teacher responsible for ensuring that students with learning difficulties, emotional problems and behavioural problems receive appropriate support, overseeing the completion of IEPs and liaising with external agencies. SSCo – School Sports Co-ordinator – responsible for implementing School Sport Partnerships plans for the feeder primary
schools in their cluster. SSCOs support colleagues in the delivery of high quality PE and school sport, and have a remit to increase sporting opportunities for students outside of school hours. STEM subjects – science, technology, engineering and maths. Sometimes called STEAM, with the addition of arts into the mix. TA – Teaching Assistant – the role of a teaching assistant is varied but usually includes some or all of the following: working in 1-2-1 or small groups of students, supporting students with learning difficulties or disabilities, preparing the classroom for lessons, creating displays, helping on school outings or events UTC – University Technical College – academies for 14 to 19-yearolds which provide vocational education. UTCs offer technical courses and work-related learning, in combination with academic studies.
Dance teacher involved in Pride event is now holding LGBTQ+ dance classes That's Rythym St. Mary's Centre, Grassmere Close, PO22 7NU Tel: 07939676820 Email: pinkdancers@hotmail.com www.thatsrythymdancingschool.co.uk JOOLS Ellis is set to become one of the first rural dance studios to provide LGBTQ+ dance class tuition on the south coast. The dance teacher assisted in the hugely successful Pride event which took place in Bognor Regis last month. The new classes which started earlier
this month take place in Felpham and Barnham and are perfect for beginners. Her classes range from those for Adult LGBTQ beginners, to classes for boys aged 4-18. Anyone taking part can learn steps for a range of dances, from ballroom and Latin, to salsa. There are also sequence classes, social dancing, private lessons, first dance classes, as well as the LGBT classes. That’s Rhythm Dancing School is based in Felpham at the St Mary's Centre, Grassmere Close.
Felpham & Barnham Classes - New Beginners Juvenile,Junior , Youth, Adult , LGBT and Senior classes - Boys 4-18 have their own classes Thursday’s at 5.30pm - In Felpham Starting Monday 9th Sept 5.00 - 6.00pm Children’s Beginner Ballroom & Latin (Ages will be divided ) - In Felpham Starting Monday 9th Sept
7.30 -8.30pm Adult beginners Ballroom &Latin - Barnham Community Hall Starting Tuesday 10th Sept - * New* Beginners Sequence 4.00 - 5.30pm - NewAdult LGBT Beginners Ballroom & Latin class 8.30 - 9.30pm
- Felpham - Thursday 5th Sept NewBeginners Boys 5.30 - 6.30pm - Felpham - Thursday 5th Sept New*Beginners Adult Ballroom & Latin 8.30 -9.30pm - Felpham - Friday 6th Sept * New* Beginners Salsa 8.30-9.30pm
That’s Rythym Dancing for all! For people aged 4 - 104!
*New * Beginners Ballroom, Latin & Sequence classes That’s Rhythm Dancing School is situated around the Bognor Regis area and we offer Ballroom & Latin dance classes for the beginner to the advanced. We also offer Modern Sequence Dancing classes ,LGBT classes along with courses in Salsa, Argentine Tango, Rock n Roll & Charleston. We choreograph Wedding Dances tailored to your requirements.
To register please email: pinkdancers@hotmail.com
Located at: St Marys Centre, Grassmere Close PO22 7NU
Visit us at: www.thatsrhythmdancingschool.co.uk and on Facebook at: That’s Rythym Dancing School
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Firm foundations set at Felpham Community College Felpham Community College Felpham Way, Felpham, Bognor Regis PO22 8EL TEL: 01243 826 511 www.felpham.com CHOOSING the right secondary school is a very important decision. We hope that Year 6 students and their parents research local schools and attend open evenings and open mornings to find out more. Felpham Community College’s exam results from summer 2019 were extremely positive with the 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. However, at Felpham, it is recognised that great schools are about more than just exam results and the school has worked hard to create an exciting, engaging and broad curriculum for all students.
In March, 2019, Felpham had a short OFSTED inspection and were delighted to maintain their OFSTED 'Good' status, which we has now held since January, 2016. Last year, the school underwent significant building work costing over £11.5million. Students joining FCC in 2020 will benefit from fantastic modern facilities in the new threestorey block that replaces the older classrooms. While 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 is not complacent. The foundations are firm and the committed and enthusiastic staff are determined to create a truly outstanding school. Felpham Community College is looking for young people who they can inspire, support and develop to reach their full potential.
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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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Mindful ways to live your life well. Do you have a thought you would like to share with others?
DENISE KELLY A passionate and motivated 'health expert/nutritionist.
Natural remedies for painful gout www.denisekelly.co.uk Tel: 07730671436 Email: denise@ thewellbeingcompanyltd.com WITH one in 40 people being affected in the UK by gout and traditionally being associated with too much port and an unhealthy lifestyle, what can help this seemingly common, but complex form of arthritis, characterised by sudden, severe attacks of pain? What is gout caused by? Basically, it’s a high uric acid build up in the blood, which then accumulates in the joints, causing inflammation with discomfort and pain. I have worked with many clients with this type of condition over the years, and there are an array of possible natural foods and remedies that can help, but ultimately adopting a vegetable heavy and chlorophyll rich alkalising diet on a daily
basis works wonders. However, if your gout pain is very sudden or intense, contact your doctor before trying any of the remedies below: 1. Cherries can be a fantastic help whether sour, sweet, red or black, as a juice, or raw. 2. Magnesium has been reported as good for gout because deficiency of magnesium may worsen chronic inflammatory stress in the body. Adequate magnesium is associated with lower and healthier levels of uric acid, thus potentially lowering gout risk. 3. Ginger is a culinary food and herb prescribed for inflammatory conditions. Drink in a tea, include in your daily smoothie or juice and grate on your food. 4. Apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and turmeric are each frequently
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recommended anecdotally for gout. This combination seems to work fantastically and helps to reduce inflammation and pain. Celery is a food traditionally used to treat urinary issues. For gout, extract and seeds of the vegetable have become popular home remedies. If purchasing an extract or supplement, follow label directions closely. Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is an herbal remedy for gout that may reduce inflammation and pain. Milk thistle is an herb used for liver health and may help lower uric acid. Apples contain malic acid, which lowers uric acid. Your daily apple could be just what the doctor ordered. Bananas are thought to be good for gout. They’re potassium-rich, which helps the tissue and organs in the body to function properly. However, don’t overdo your intake - Bananas
also contain sugars, including fructose, which can be a gout trigger. Many foods are higher in potassium and lower in sugar than bananas, such as dark leafy greens and avocados. 10. Epsom salts baths are said to help prevent gout attacks. They are rich in magnesium, which may lower gout risk. The other ways to ensure you cleanse the body if you are having an attack is to do a juice cleanse or use superfoods such as chlorella powder to help improve the good bacteria and overall immune system. The foods to avoid are things such as red and organ meats, and shellfish such as shrimp and lobster. Any refined carbohydrates such as white breads, white rice, pasta and sugar should be avoided due to increasing your blood sugar levels. Avoiding processed foods, chips and sugary beverages such as alcohol and fizzy drinks should also make a significant difference. If you are in pain you can do plenty of things to help!
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The 39 Club in Bognor Regis provides a drop in cafe for the young people of the town, somewhere to go and relax, just meet friends in a safe environment and have soft drinks. Other activities may be provided as well. There is an opening for a volunteer secretary on their small, friendly Management Committee, administering the 39 Youth Club charity in Bognor Regis. Tasks will include: ensuring meetings are effectively organised and minuted; maintaining effective records and administration; upholding the legal requirements of governing documents, charity law, company law etc. (where relevant); and communication and correspondence.
A Child Contact Centre is a meeting place where children of separated families can enjoy contact with one (or both) parents and, sometimes, other family members, in a comfortable and safe environment. Volunteers are needed to supervise (at a distance) a number of families and ensure the safety of the children. The well-being of the child comes first. Volunteers should be able to relate to children and maintain a calm demeanour. Anyone with experience in dealing with children are particularly welcome.
Cathedral Welcomers Volunteer Team Leader and Deputy Team Leaders – Chichester Cathedral Chichester Cathedral is seeking a volunteer Team Leader and several Deputy Team Leaders to join their Welcomers Team which plays an important role in ensuring a warm and friendly welcome to the thousands of visitors to Chichester Cathedral each year. The Team Leader and Deputies will ensure that the team of around 150 Welcomers is managed appropriately to deliver outstanding hospitality, in line with policies and values. You will be responsible for the recruitment, induction, development and co-ordination of the Welcomers, managing the rota and liaising with Cathedral staff. You will need to have good organisational skills, be a competent IT user and enjoy being part of a large team
Divisional Organiser (Pulborough, Petworth and Storrington) – Community Minibus Association (West Sussex) Community Minibus Association (West Sussex) provides a door to door minibus service, run entirely by volunteers, for the benefit of residents in rural Sussex who may be isolated, in need of community support and who require access to essential needs because they are elderly, young, poor or living in isolated areas where there are inadequate transport facilities. This is a key role in the Charity, coordinating the efforts of the division’s team of volunteers and maintaining a vital two-way communication link between the team and the Board of Trustees, offering a great opportunity to shape the service provided to users in their division and influence the strategic direction of the Charity. There are no set hours and there will be a mix of working from home and being ‘on the road’ with the team and users.
To apply for any of these opportunities, or to see other opportunities in your area, please go to www.do-it.org.uk
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Advertising Feature THE Aldingbourne Trust has been busy this month, with many activities taking place across our social enterprises. THe team have been busy working hard in the Bognor Regis Library Community Garden. Lisa Palmer, the project lead, 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. We could not have achieved it without the support from the local community.” THe aim of the project is to create an inclusive environment for people of all abilities to enjoy and relax in. THe garden will host activities by the library for children such as rhyme time, and provide a relaxing environment for people living with dementia. You can come along and help in the garden on the first and second to last Saturday of each month, contact: lisap@aldingbourne. org or call: 07793 244127 for more information. Also in Bognor Regis, our community solutions manager, Casper Rioseco, has been working hard on our new learning disability and autism friendly club nights. “We are excited to announce that TAO bar, Bognor Regis, will be hosting our first club night on Wednesday, November 6, from 7pm11pm. "Be prepared for learning disability DJs, club bangers, lights, theme parties, and giveaways, all in a safe and welcoming environment!” To launch our new club nights, we will be hosting a Day of the Dead Glow/UV Party! Buy your tickets today at: aldingbournetrust. org/store/p83/LOL We listen to our local community to find out how we can support our local families better. As a result, we are now offering pre-school activities at our Aldingbourne Country Centre, near Chichester. THese sessions are approximately an hour long, running in both the morning and afternoon, and are specially created for 0-5-year-olds. Each session aims to promote children’s physical, communication and social skills, and be fun, educational, interactive and inclusive. Alice Barnard, from Bognor Regis, recently attended one of our new classes. She said: “My three-year-old twins were lucky enough to come and trial the new pre school activities today, messy play and music and development. We all loved it! THe staff are all so welcoming, kind and helpful. My twins especially enjoyed the messy play as there was so much to do and also learn.” To find out more information and book classes visit our website: aldingbournetrust.org/pre-school-activities. THe Aldingbourne Trust is a registered charity which supports adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to live the lives they choose. THere are many social enterprises within the trust, including THe Aldingbourne Country Centre; horticulture; wood recycling and charity shop in Aldwick Road, Bognor Regis, among others. We could not continue our support without the help of our volunteers. We are currently looking for people with a keen interest in gardening to help in our horticulture team, and drivers to help with our wood collection service. If you are interested, and would like to find out more about volunteering for the Aldingbourne Trust, please contact Tracy Milward on: 01243 544607 or: tracym@ aldingbourne.org.
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STOLEN property has benefited a newly-formed Bognor Regis sports team. THe Bognor Rugby Academy received the £500 boost from Sussex Police from the items. THe donation has come from the Police Property Act Fund, made up of monies received by the police from the sale of unclaimed lost property and property confiscated by order of the courts and then sold. PCSO Neil Billingham, of the police's Arun prevention team, presented the cheque, pictured above. THe academy was created this year to combine players from the under-17 and under-18 age groups. In a joint statement, coaches Doug Millen, Rob Outen and Tom Spurle said the money had been spent on new training equipment. THis included tackle bags and pads. "We want to create a special project that will engage, inspire and lead young local teenagers through the power of sport, especially rugby," they said. "Player retention is always very difficult at this age. It is easy for teenagers to find other things to do that are quite often not productive or healthy. "As boys move into their A-level and college years, we see a big drop off in attendance, losing many players to other activities. "THrough this academy, we will be creating a player pathway from youth to senior rugby. Players will be able to play at the most appropriate level for their own development, either staying at age grade, playing up to the older colts level and, eventually, when they are ready - and old enough - moving into the senior teams." THe Bognor Rugby Academy will involve boys aged between 16 and 18 and offer free gym access, outdoor fitness sessions, rugby coaching and mentoring. It will be accessible for all those in the Bognor Regis area in that age category. "We also have some fantastic 'memory builders' planned which will motivate and inspire the boys to have a lifelong interest in sport and healthy living," said Doug, Rob and Tom. THe academy is based at Bognor Rugby Club's ground in Hampshire Avenue. THe club is open to new players of any age group. Youth teams train and play on Wednesdays and Sundays. Sessions for seniors are on Tuesdays, THursday and Saturdays.
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DOGGED Bognor Regis campaigner Anton Matthews, pictured below, has received final confirmation of the success of his battle for safer cemeteries. Mr Matthews has been told by British Standards his complaint about a mistake in the specification has been rectified. British Standard BS8415:2016 will now read that testing of headstones to be installed in cemeteries has to be carried out in medium sand with a particle size between 0.06mm and 0.6mm. It had previously wrongly stated a 0.6mm particle size. Mr Matthews said: "I've spent 15 years on this issue. As far as I'm concerned, this is the end of it.
"At one stage, I went to London every month for a year to make sure that BS was correct. It's now down to the authorities to put this into practice. We will see what happens." Mr Matthews, who runs Memorial Stone Centre in Rowan Way, has visited councils in Havant, Gosport and Lewes among others to inform them of the latest development. He devised the Stone-Safe method of fitting headstones which meets the standard after a series of tragic accidents in churchyards caused by vandalism or sifting ground conditions. His work has brought him into conflict with the national body for stone masons but he has persevered.
THREE well-known TV actors will be riding their motorbikes into Bognor Regis to raise funds for charity. Emmerdales star Ian Kelsey, EastEnders star Nigel Harman and Nicky Evans, of Shameless, will be among the 200-plus bikers on the sponsored journey. THey will be taking part in this year's West Sussex Distinguished Gentleman's Ride for the Movember foundation. THe ride will take place on September 29. It will stop at the Butlin's car park in Gloucester Road from about 11.35ammid-day. Spokesman Neil Westoby said: "THe riders dress up in their finest tweed, dinner jackets and uniforms and create
a wonderfully colourful and fun experience for spectators to enjoy." THe ride will start at 9am at Shoreham Airport and call in at Littlehampton's Wave cafe before Bognor Regis and finish at Northgate car park in Chichester after mid-day. A band will be playing at the finish and members of the Movember charity will be there. To date this year, participants have raised more than £11,000 from the ride. THey are hoping to beat the £30,000-plus last year when they were one of the world's most successful rides. THe rides are backing prostate cancer research and mental health initiatives.
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By Sylvia Endacott
A historical tour of Bognor Regis' best sites The lesser known pasts of some of the town's well-known buildings AS WE head towards autumn, we could perhaps think of taking a stroll around the town, at the same time keeping fit for the winter months. For this stroll we should start in the Place Street Maur des Fosses. THis area was constructed following the redevelopment of York Road into the new Regis Centre, which was opened in1980, alongside the flats of Mountbatten Court. From here we should walk towards the Town Hall, passing one of Arun District Council’s blue plaques on our left. THis indicates the premises where Dante Gabriel Rosetti worked in 1875 in the stable of his home. Our next major construction of course is that of the Town Hall, which was opened in 1929, after the closure of their building in High Street. THis was one of a number of developments in the town, around the time that King George V was here to recuperate. It was felt that the town was in need of a Town Hall. It is interesting to see the number of different stones that were incorporated into this building to act as a memorial to the builder, architect and council representatives of the time. THis is also where two new blue plaques were recently unveiled. Now we continue inland, along Clarence Road, passing the Roman Catholic Church that
was opened in 1882 by a group of Monks. THis massive construction would, at that time have been very imposing in such a small seaside resort that was still only slowly developing. Previously, there had only been a small meeting area near West Street to accommodate the Catholics in the town. Turning left, we will now stroll along High Street, which contains a variety of buildings constructed at varying times in the town’s development. Next we arrive at our recent post office building, which was, in fact, opened in 1926 after having a variety of previous sites throughout the town centre. Walking further along High Street, on the opposite side, we see the Lock Centre. It is quite difficult to realise that this was originally the town's Fire Station, built in 1899, as shown on the top of the building. Next door we have the William Hardwick, which was opened in 1810 as THe New Inn and eventually was changed to THe Sussex Inn. It was built to accommodate the coach drivers and horses that travelled down from London and through Bognor Regis on their way to Portsmouth. THe name of William Hardwick commemorates the name of the original builder of the New Inn. He is buried in South Bersted churchyard. Opposite the William Hardwick we have
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a public house, originally a private house, constructed in 1870. Over a number of years the front rooms were to become used as a restaurant, however it was not until 1947 that it became a public house known to many people as the Orlando. For a short number of years it became THe Hogshead, before being renovated and renamed THe Beach House, then renamed to Ocean’s. It is now renamed again, to THe Punch and Judy. I wonder what the next name will be? Further along the road we find Cubitt & West estate agents. If you take time to look you can still see a number of original green glazed tiles that formed the outline of the public house, THe York Inn, built as a post house in the 1830s. Next, of course, we find the impressive arcade, which was commenced in 1901 by William Tate, a Bognor Regis builder. At one time, one of the shops in the arcade was Timothy Whites, but as the town centre was developing, they were able to buy new premises opposite at a cost of £17,000. THis site is now Santander but was originally the United Reform Church. THey sold the church and site, as it was becoming quite noisy for parishioners to worship quietly. On the corner, next to the arcade, we now have T Bone Burger. THis building has been home to a wide variety of businesses. During the 1880s, York House occupied it and the arcade was built in its grounds. THe businesses in this corner premises have included a bank, job centre, Burger King and today’s T-bone Burgers, a far cry from its original use as a private residence. Across York Road we have another impressive building – if we take the time to look - recently that of Staffurth and Bray. For years, E. Lawrence Wood, who was a
publisher of books and postcards, occupied this site. THis was also another post office site as well as a general store. If we look across the road, we have two solicitors, which was the site of Bognor Motors and originally a Wesleyan Chapel. Further along, we had the very popular Torbay Fisheries, replaced by the recently closed Portman Building Society. Continuing along this side of the road we come to the car park for Morrisons. For many, this will always hold memories of the Southdown bus depot, with its distinctive Art Deco frontage. However, before 1929, the Town Hall occupied this side before it moved to the present site. How many people can remember a restaurant in this area which I think was very well used and much loved by Bognorians? Of course, it is that of the Polly Anne restaurant. Although there have been quite a number of restaurants and cafés in the town, it is usually the name of the Polly Anne that evokes the most memories. Next to this was the imposing wall of the Merchant Taylors convalescent home, which was eventually demolished in the 1950s in preparation for the construction of the new impressive Queensway and Fitzleet House. Well, this was the view in the 1960s when it was reported that the town was forward thinking by constructing these two major developments in the area. If you want to learn more about the history and heritage of our town visit: https:bognorregistrails,co.uk and view the six trails. You could also visit the museum, library, Regis Centre or Town Hall to collect the various copies of these trails, which direct you around various aspects of our rich heritage.
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Friday, September 20, 2019
Chi eye spot of cup history CHICHESTER CITY will boldly go where they have never gone before this weekend as they play in the second qualifying round of The Emirates FA Cup for the first time in their history. The Lilywhites will make history when they travel to Hartley Wintney from the level 7 BetVictor Southern Premier South on Saturday. Only Chi fans of a certain vintage will remember the club’s previous best run in football’s oldest cup competition - a 3-0 defeat away to Hastings Town some 18 years ago. They know they will have their work cut out against a team from a few rungs ahead of them in the league pyramid and who last year featured former QPR and Luton striker Rowan Vine in their ranks. But Chi can take heart from
the fact their hosts have had an indifferent start to the new season, failing to win any of their first four home league games, including a 4-1 humbling by Tiverton Town in the last game in front of their own fans. Hartley Whitney have slightly more experience of the later rounds of the FA Cup having reached the fourth qualifying round in 2013/14 though last year they were already out of the competition before this stage, losing in the first qualifying round. While history making and cup progress will be at the forefront of the players’ minds, a win would be worth at least £10,000 to the victors including a minimum £3,750 assured for just losing in the next qualifying round. Chi have already had to come
f Chichester find the net against Cray Valley
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f Winning the key battles across the park
through three times as many rounds as their opponents to reach this stage, earning the distinction of being the second highest scorers left in the competition with 12 goals having won home ties 3-1 against Erith Town and 2-0 against Chalfont St Peter while thumping Briton Ropes 7-2 on their travels. At the time of the draw, manager Miles Rutherford said: “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.� Saturday’s fixture may well have been a factor in Chichester’s disappointing midweek result at home to strugglers Three Bridges where a penalty minutes before half-time was all the visitors needed to claim all three points. Chi created a host of chances in both halves but found opposing keeper Kieron Thorp in inspired form. Gicu Iordache came the closest for the home side but saw his goal bound effort cleared off the line by a Three Bridges defender with the scores still at 0-0. The result saw Chichester
deposed from top spot in the Isthmian South East Division - a position they had only claimed with victory three days earlier. The chance to gain revenge won’t take long as Chi face Three Bridges on another two occasions over the next couple of weeks in the FA Trophy and then in the group stages of the Velocity sponsored League Cup. There was better news last Saturday when the Lilywhites dented fellow step 4 newcomers Cray Valley PM’s own promising start to the season with a clinical victory on the road. Jimmy Wild broke the deadlock in an entertaining first half to give Chichester the lead and to open his own account for the club in his second spell at Oakland’s Park. Chi then doubled their lead before the half hour when Iordache’s deflected shot rolled after kissing the woodwork. They withstood some serious pressure in the second half from a home side trying to maintain an unbeaten start to their season and took home all three points. In fact the win could have been even more comfortable with Jimmy Wild going close to his second.
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Lions swap league woes for cup pride THE LIONS put aside poor league form to roar into the next round of the cup after a confidence-boosting win against fellow strugglers Hassocks. Pagham rode their luck against their hosts and were indebted to goalkeeper Lewis Broughton, whose string of top class saves helped his side to their first away win. Having weathered initial Hassocks’ pressure, Pagham took the lead on 18 minutes when Lewis Jenkins crashed home a 20-yard volley to give the Lions a 1-0 lead. That lead was doubled on the stroke of half-time with another long-range stunner, Harrison Mott the man this time to receive the plaudits. Hassocks continued to create and then not take chances before the Lions killed off the game two minutes from time after another driving run from the excellent Jared Rance set up sub Jake Heryet, on for Tom Chalaye to tap home his first goal for the club from close range and seal a home tie against Newhaven. Manager Bob Paine said: “A win, three goals and a clean sheet, reward for a great all round performance. We started slowly but some great defending kept Hassocks out and we started to impose ourselves on
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the match. It wasn't that long ago that we were finding it difficult to score, we now have scored six goals in the last two games which is very pleasing. With only one defeat in our last four games we are slowly moving in the right direction. “We have some great quality in the squad
which is beginning to show in our results.� That mini-run of improved form will be put to the sternest test on Saturday when the Lions travel to table topping Eastbourne Borough, who are unbeaten in the league and who have yet to drop a point at home.
f Pagham boss Bob Paine
Sids’ extra-time goal frenzy secures passage A STUNNING four goal extratime barrage from Sidlesham secured their place in the next round of the RUR Charity Cup on Tuesday night. The Sids overcame the disappointment of conceding a 85th minute equaliser at home to league rivals Southwick to cruise to victory in the additional 30 minutes. Goals from Jake Goulding, Alfie Bunker, Ben Dines and a brace from Tom Bayley secured Sidlesham’s safe passage into round three. By happy quirk of the fixture list, the two teams will do it all again on Saturday at The Rec, with Southwick surely relieved this time the game will be only 90 minutes long. Selsey will return to league action on Saturday looking to bounce back after being dumped out of the RUR Charity Cup last weekend at Steyning. The Seals were in trouble when Steyning hit a quick-fire brace just before half-time and further extended their lead shortly after the break. Joe Bennet gave Selsey a glimmer of hope with an immediate response before The Reds pulled away again in
the final quarter. The Seals were aggrieved with some key refereeing decisions in the game, arguing the Town’s second goal should have been ruled out for offside. The game-sealing fourth was even more controversial with the referee seemingly blowing for a foul before a Steyning shot nestled into the back of the net but allowing the goal to stand. The Seals travel to secondplaced Midhurst and Easebourne in what will be a stern examination of their early-season form and promotion credentials. Bosham will look to bounce back after enduring a heavy defeat to Jarvis Brook in front of their own fans. The Reds did not help their own cause by shipping in two own goals, one by Andy Probee after two minutes and one when goalkeeper Harley Redman punched into his own net. They will look to tighten up a defensive record which is now the worst in Division 2 when they travel to struggling Cowfold who have yet to win a league game this season.
Sportinbrief î ? Football CHICHESTER Ladies’ winless start to the season stretched to five games despite a battling home display against Cardiff. The club remain rooted to the bottom of the table after a goal in each half was enough to take all three points back to the Welsh capital. The young home side were looking to shore things up after conceding an average of four goals a game in the opening weeks and so reverted to a back three. The expanded defence had to soak up considerable pressure from the away side and held out until just before half-time when a classy individual effort from Cardiff broke the deadlock. The pattern continued into
the second half with 16-yearold rookie keeper Rhiannon Stewart keeping her side in the contest with some notable saves. Sadly, the pressure eventually told and Cardiff bagged the security of a second goal as time wore down. Chichester showed good heart to keep going until the final whistle, enjoying their best period of the game, but narrowly failing to find the goal needed to set-up a grandstand finish. Things don’t get any easier for Chichester this weekend when they travel to Kent to take on a Gillingham Ladies side who have won two of their first three games.
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Sportinbrief î ? Running BOGNOR Tone Zone runner Zoe Hemes flew the flag for her club abroad earlier this month when she travelled to France for her first marathon. The Marathon du MĂŠdoc takes place in Pauillac, just outside of Bordeaux, and is a popular spot for people taking part in their first 26 mile event. Despite plenty of wine stops along the route, sensibly, Zoe waited until after the race to rehydrate with a glass or two of vino. Zoe had been training hard through the summer with support from the club along the way. Most importantly, her training partners, Vicky Cooper and Martin Playford, joined her for the route and both massively helped Zoe along the way. Zoe ran a consistent race to finish the marathon in 5 hours 58 minutes, a fantastic achievement for this novice runner. Elsewhere, Carolyn Stapely flew to Hungary for the Budapest half marathon. Wearing the familiar blue and orange colours, she did the club proud, running a sub 1 hour 40 time of 1.39.
î ? Darts FRIARY Z finished top of the tree of the Bognor Summer Darts League after 16 weeks of competitive action. Below are the standings in full: DIVISION 1 1st - Trebles Runners-up, Pairs Winners, Singles Winners & Overall Winners = Friary ‘Z’ 2nd - Singles Runners-up & Overall Runners-up = Lamb Shankers 3rd - Pairs Runners- up = Legends 5th - Trebles Winners = Newtown Amity DIVISION 2 1st - Trebles Winners, Pairs Runnersup, Singles Winners & Overall Winners = Lamb Nomads 2nd - Singles Runners-up & Overall Runners-up = Royal Oak 4th - Trebles Runners- up & Pairs Winners = Chi Snooker Club DIVISION 3 1st - Trebles Winners, Pairs Winners, Singles Winners & Overall Winners = Cabin 2nd - Trebles Runners-up, Singles Runners-up & Overall Runners-up = Lamb 3rd - Pairs Runners- up = Richmond Resurrected
Friday, September 20, 2019
Silver sealed by Amy on GB debut FLEDGING Chichester Falcon Amy Morris has not taken long to make her mark on the international scene - bagging a silver medal in her debut tournament for the Great Britain side. Morris, who plays for the Falcon juniors softball sides at Oaklands Park, travelled with the GB Under 13s girls team to play in the European Championships in Collecchio, Italy. Amy was selected to field at first base for every game, and also pitched a few innings in relief through the campaign. The team turned out the best ever GB result in Under 13 history to take the silver medal, having beaten Russia, Croatia, Italy (twice) and Czech Republic in the round robin stages, only to be beaten in the grand final by the Italian first team. Three other Falcon junior boys will travel to Israel later in Autumn to play for GB U18 mens team in an ESF tournament. Finley Macknay, Oliver Thornhill and Owen Randell were joined by their team-mates in a training session held in Chichester as manager Ian Tomlin and his coaching staff visited the city in late August.
Meanwhile, Falcons manager David Morris was appointed as team manager for the Great Britain U18 women's team in early July. His first task was to take a squad to British Columbia to compete in the Canada Cup. The 12-day tour saw Morris team up with head coach Robbie Robison from the UK to meet two further coaches across the pond, as GB took on teams from North America and Canada. He is now on the lookout for further recruits to take up the game Morris said: "Part of my remit is to now scout and develop young players who show promise and are willing to work hard on their game. "Any young ladies aged between 13 and 16 who are doing well with rounders or cricket are encouraged to get in touch with us here at Chichester. Softball in the UK is rapidly growing in stature and there are now plenty of opportunities for young players." New and existing junior Falcons will begin an indoor softball programme at Chichester High School in the winter months. For more details visit: www.chichesterfalcons. com.
f Amy Morris in GB colours
Chi’s defensive frailties are exposed at Havant
f Bognor head to Sandown & Shanklin tomorrow
Bognor show heart in face of tough start BOGNOR RFC’s baptism of fire at the start of the new season continues this weekend with a tough away trip to last year’s runners-up, Sandown and Shanklin. Having fallen to a low-scoring defeat in their first home game against Havant Dolphins on Saturday, Bognor will be looking to take something from what promises to be one of their toughest away day assignments of the season to keep their promotion push on track. Sandown finished ahead of Bognor in the standings last year only to lose out in the playoffs but showed no hangover from that heartache in week one of the new season when they hammered Ellingham and Ringwood before enjoying a rest week last week. Bognor will take heart and confidence into that fixture despite Saturday’s defeat having dominated for long periods. In spite of having the better of the first half, the home side found themselves 6-0 down at half-time as Havant punished Bognor ill discipline at the breakdown. Bognor kept pushing in the
second half and flanker Lee Balchin came closest to the game’s first try, being held-up just inches short after breaking the gain line at halfway. The hosts came within inches of Havant’s tryline again later in the second half but eventually had to settle for just a penalty from the boot of fly-half Jeremy NewtonYoung. Having soaked up a lot of pressure with resolute defence, Havant nudged further ahead later in the half with another penalty following a Bognor turnover. That score gave Havant the cushion they needed and they held on for a fiercely contested 9-3 victory. Meanwhile, the Bognor Academy side completed a tough pre-season, which included a hard lesson defeat away to Devon County champions Ivybridge, with a 19-5 win at home to Gosport and Fareham. The visitors scored the game’s first try but Bognor dominated from then on despite the disruption of multiple substitutions changing the whole side during the match.
CHICHESTER RFC will hope to find some defensive stability this weekend having shipped more than 70 points in their opening two games. Having won a high-scoring fixture in week one, Chi could not overcome their defensive frailties in week two away to Havant, going down 41-19 on their travels. Havant, with revenge on their minds after Chi beat them home and away last season, started the brighter and built on a 3-0 lead with the first of their six tries after 13 minutes, squeezing into the corner off the base of a scrum. Chi got back into the contest soon after when skipper Charlie Wallace went over following a flowing move through the backs. But they couldn’t build on that foothold and the hosts took control of the match with a four-try blitz before half-time. Lost discipline from Chichester didn’t help their cause, Havant’s third try came from a quick tap and go while their next score came as a direct result of Chi kicking the ball out on the full from the restart. Facing a 34-7 deficit, the second half was nothing more than a damage limitation
exercise but even that looked beyond Chi when Havant scored again early in the second half. But the visitors rallied and a sustained spell of pressure near the Havant line brought them a second try of the afternoon thanks to Rhys Thompson. Chichester continued to have the better of the proceedings and once Havant were reduced to 14 men, were able to score their third try and the game’s final score to bring some respectability to proceedings. The defeat leaves them ninth of 14 in the early season table though they will be confident of getting back to winning ways when they return home to host KCS Old Boy’s on Saturday. KCS have similarly struggled to keep their opponents at bay so far this season and have shipped two more points than Chi in two heavy defeats so far. KCS went unbeaten throughout their promotion winning campaign last season but have found the step up to the next level tough so far and Chi will be desperate to ensure they don’t rediscover that winning formula anytime soon.
f Chichester lost to Havant
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'I share pain of fans at results' - Rocks boss UNDER-PRESSURE Rocks boss Jack Pearce has told the Post he understands fan frustration at his club’s poor start and agrees with some of their criticisms. But he warned there was no easy fix to Bognor’s defensive woes because of the difficulty in attracting quality players to solve the issue. And he admitted an extension of the poor run could threaten his future with the club as he would be judged by his results. Pearce did offer one slight glimmer of hope for fans by revealing his hopes that star striker Jimmy Muitt should recover from his recent ankle injury in time for Saturday’s FA Cup tie. Pearce said: “It’s always disappointing to concede a goal but we’re conceding too many self-inflicted gift goals at the
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moment and that can cause a psychological problem for the team, especially when you’re missing easier chances at the other end that just compounds it. “We’re struggling with our defensive principles at the minute and the only way to change that is a couple of acquisitions in vital areas. “Knowing the problem is not difficult, the problem is trying to fix the situation with the players available to us and that will take a lot of scouring of the market. “I see the comments on social media and I understand them and I agree with some of them. I understand the fans not being happy with results but I just ask them too be rational. “If there was a player in our catchment area who could do the job for us, we would go out and get them.”
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Dulwich Hamlet (A) Tomorrow (Saturday, September 21), at 3pm
Rocks' trip down memory lane IT was a sunny afternoon in May which will long live in the memory of all Rocks fans. More than 3,000 fans packed into Nyewood Lane for a fixture which was not just any old final game of the season. This one came with the highest of high stakes attached to it - a place in National South up for grabs. After an excellent 2016/17 campaign, Bognor had found their way through to the final of the Isthmian Premier playoffs. Their opponents were a familiar foe coming in the shape of Dulwich Hamlet, a team who the Rocks had played in the end of season lottery a number of times already. Despite the big crowd, there was a cagey start to the match which was soon settled when Bognor took an early lead through Jimmy Muitt. Both sides then spurned a number of chances before Ollie Pearce doubled Bognor's lead just before the break. A second half goal from Hamlet reduced the lead but Bognor held on. Cue wild celebrations, a pitch invasion, green flares and champagne corks popping all over the hallowed turf. Since then, a lot has changed. For Bognor, the managerial duo of Jamie Howell and Darin Killpartrick have both left the club. Rocks are also now back in Step Three of the non-league pyramid. For Dulwich, they avenged their playoff loss the following season and are now
thriving in National South. This is despite ongoing uncertainty over their future at their Champion Hill ground. The private owners are keen to redevelop the site which meant Hamlet were forced to relocate to Tooting for a while. After national media attention, Dulwich are now back - with Rocks in for a real battle
if they are to proceed to the third qualifying round of the FA Cup. Victory will not only put them two victories away from a place in the first round proper. It will also mean £6,750 in prize money. The match also means the Rocks game against Bowers & Pitsea has been moved to Tuesday, October 15 (7.45pm).
f Fond memories of Hamlet
WE ARE struggling at the moment. We can’t keep a clean sheet even when we go five at the back as we did on Tuesday night. Their goals came from suicide defending, you can’t leave yourself needing three goals to win every game. That’s almost impossible even with your strikers on top form but we’re not playing our best stuff offensively either at the moment. Personally, I think we need two or three more men in the team. I don’t mean just in terms of age but in terms of leadership on the pitch. At the moment, that role falls to me and James Crane and honestly if you asked us, we are nowhere near the same kind of leaders we’ve played with in the past, the sort of leaders who could win games with their mouth. That’s the sort of character we need now to help the younger players. With our bad start, it all creates added pressure. If you lose a game and then follow it up with another bad result, there’s more pressure. And as we’re showing at the moment, we don’t do well under pressure. We all see what the fans think of how we’re performing at the moment, we see what is said on Twitter. The majority of the blame has to come down on us as players. Jack puts a lot of trust in us as players. Some of training and coaching we get is far above
what you’d expect at this level. The goals we’re conceding have nothing to do with coaching or training, they are just bad individual errors. We missed having Jimmy Muitt in the side on Tuesday and as soon as we can have him back, that will help massively. It was difficult for Victor Hensel filling in. He’s used to playing a very different style of football, having that extra touch. In this league you can’t do that as players are on you so quickly. He’ll need time to adjust and then he will be fine. At the start of the season we had high hopes of being up around the play-offs but unless something changes quickly in terms of getting more players in, I think realistically our ambitions might not be so high. We have to start somewhere, look at the next league game for three points, get a couple of good results back-to-back, gain a bit of momentum. It’s no secret at the moment we’re not doing well, we’re struggling in the league below Dulwich and they will be favourites. But there won’t be pressure on us to win. There’s no reason why we can’t get a result there or bring them back to our place. When we’re on song, we’re a very good footballing side. If we can cut out the mistakes, we should go there with optimism.
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