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Drug violence rise concern VIOLENT crime makes up nearly half of all offences in the Bognor Regis area.

Latest statistics from the Safer Arun Partnership show incidents of violence in the district contributed 46 per cent of total crime in the year to the end of last March.

THe total of just over 4,000 violent offences recorded by Sussex Police was an increase of 14 per cent – or 577 offences – compared to the previous year.

THe increase in violence per 1,000

residents, said to be a more accurate gauge greater accuracy of the risk and likelihood of being a victim of such crime, increased in that period from 28 to 32.

Most of the violence was recorded against a person at 42 per cent of the total offences.

THis was a slightly higher increase of 566 offences or 14.8 per cent in that period.

In terms of every 1,000 residents, the incidence of violence against the person also rose by four to 28.

Cllr David Edwards (C, Felpham W) said at Arun District Council’s environment and leisure working group he was concerned about the increases.

“Violent crime has spiked by 14 per cent in this review of the year,” he said.

“It’s the only category that seems to have significantly increased.

“In fact, in the majority of them, crime has actually gone down. I’m not suggesting that Arun is not a safe place to live because,

comparatively, it actually is.

“But that is still a quite worrying statistic.

Are we doing enough to stop this?”

Inspector Steve Turner, who heads Sussex Police’s Arun prevention team, told the working group: “We have seen some targeted violent crime. For a few of the areas we have been targeting, there have been some linked to drugs and county drug lines.”

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Council's protest at care home plan STRONG objections have been made by Middleton councillors about a proposed care home.

THe parish council's development control committee has unanimously objected about the 66-bedroom scheme.

Its members raised 17 points on which they disagreed with the planning application by Frontier Estates.

THe protests have been joined by more than 140 letters of objection from residents which have been received by Arun District Council before it makes a decision about the proposal.

Parish council clerk Joe Lake said the committee decided the proposed development was overbearing.

"With 66 bedrooms on a small site, the site looks cramped. Some care homes have been refused on bigger sites with less bedrooms," he told Arun. "THe site will be viewed by all properties along Yapton Road.

"THis application, if approved, will materially affect the existing road congestion at both the roundabout exiting from Silver Birch Drive and creating even more traffic on the A259 at the Comet Corner junction.

"THe roundabout exiting out of Silver Birch Drive which, according to the travel report, will see an additional 145 vehicle movements per day could become an accident blackspot due to traffic entering on to the roundabout from Silver Birch Drive being unable to see traffic coming on to the roundabout on its right hand side due to a blind corner which obstructs

the driver's view and has seen a number of accidents and near misses."

Foul and surface water drainage was also a concern, stated Mr Lake, if no significant improvements had been made to avoid a repeat of the flooding in 2012.

THat year saw Yapton Road flooded to a depth of one metre and had flooded six times between 1963-2014.

THe parish council was also concerned about the loss of trees on the intended home site and the need to protect those species which were covered by tree preservation orders.

THe committee's meeting followed a public meeting held by the parish council when the overwhelming view of residents was opposed to the scheme.

In a statement with its application, Frontier Estates says the home matches the amount of space used for the previously approved housing estate on the site.

"A minimum of 10m separation is provided between the north boundary and the building," it says.

"THis arrangement minimises the impact of (the) new building on neighbouring houses to the south and avoids and shadowing or loss of daylight.

"A minimum of 20m separation is provided between the care home southern gable (no windows) and the closest neighbouring houses.

"THe visual impact of the commercial units to the east on the care home's first floor is limited."

Arun District Council stresses importance of registering to vote WITH the general election less than a month away, Arun District Council has issued poll cards to registered voters.

A council spokesman said: “When your poll card arrives, it is important to check your polling station.

“Although we have been very lucky to secure the great majority of our usual polling stations at short notice, there have been a few changes.

"It is important that you register to vote.

“If you have received a poll card, you do not need to register.

Applications to register to vote in these elections must be received

by Arun District Council’s electoral registration officer, Nigel Lynn, by November 26.

THe deadline to apply for a new postal vote or to change or cancel an existing postal vote is 5pm on November 26.

Requests for new proxy votes must be received by Arun District Council by 5pm on December 4.

Details of how to register can be found on the Arun District Council Website: www.arun.gov.uk/ registration

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f The switch-on is always a popular event Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk BOGNOR REGIS Town Council has released the date for its Christmas light display switch-on.

THe council is working with a new lighting contractor this year, THe Festive Light Company, to help bring a new look to the town, which will be unveiled at the switch-on on November 23.

A town council spokesman said: “Some members of the public were lucky to see a sneak preview of the lights when they were being installed and tested last week and Facebook comments were very positive.”

THe displays will be in High Street, London Road, York Road, Queensway and Station Road and include a spectacular new centrepiece where London Road meets High Street.

As well as the lights display, a number of

other festive activities will be in place on the switch-on day.

Father Christmas will be in his grotto at the railway station from 1pm-5pm. Tickets will be £1 and bookable in half-hourly time slots from 1pm-5pm.

Christmas Art Workshops at the Alexandra THeatre, Street Performers, Entertainers and Coles Funfair Rides throughout the town, and, of course, the magical new light displays, will be switched on by the cast of the Spillers Pantomime, THe Wizards of Oz, and the mayor at 5.30pm.

Bognor Regis Business Improvement District will be once again supporting the day by funding two elements, including Christmas Art workshops at the Regis Centre for visitors to make Magical Mosaic Stars from 1pm-5pm.

At the railway station, the BID is also sponsoring the retelling of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.

THis entertainment is devised and performed by Chris Day, a master storyteller. Performances will take place on the station concourse at 1pm, 2.30pm and 4pm.

BID chairman Jason Passingham said: “We are happy to once again be supporting the town council’s Switch-on event, as it not only marks the start of Christmas in Bognor Regis, it is also a most wonderful experience for the young and young at heart.”

To bring the day to a close, the magical new illuminations will be switched on by the cast of the Spillers pantomime, THe Wizard of Oz, Spirit FM and the town mayor at 5.30pm in the High Street in front of the arcade.

THe new display comes thanks to a new, three-year contract with THe Festive Light Company.

Figures show the cost of the three years combined will come to £77,545.41.

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RURAL communities would become ghost towns without new social housing, a unique seminar in Barnham was told.

Lois Lane, a member of the National Housing Federation's policy team, said the current lack of homes for those on low wages was a crisis.

She told the first event of its kind held by the Arun branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) that the need for such properties was essential for Barnham and its surrounding area.

"We have a huge number of households in desperate need in areas like this and we know we are not building enough of these most affordable and social rent homes," she said.

"If we are not careful, we are going to end up with nurses, teaching assistants, bus drivers and carers who can't afford to live in the place where they work.

"Over time, that will mean all the life will go out of the villages."

She said the average annual wage in the Arun district was £24,336. But some of those salaries were just £18,725.

"Affordable rent would take up pretty much 50 per cent of your income on that salary. If you rented in the private sector, it would be even worse because the rents are even higher," she said.

THe seriousness of the situation was shown by the fact 12,348 households across East and West Sussex, excluding Brighton, were on housing waiting lists.

But only 60 houses a year were being built for social rent. "It will take us 205 years to meet that backlog," she said.

Fellow speaker Tom Warder, the community-led housing manager for Action in Rural Sussex, said it was

involved with 25 housing projects run by residents across Sussex. THey included community land trusts, co-operative building and community self-build schemes.

Among the land trusts were those in Aldingbourne, Barnham and Eastergate, Slindon and Ford, he said.

THe Aldingbourne trust is 'looking at a range of sites' which it can develop under a planning law which allows social housing where homes for sale would be ruled out.

In Slindon, the trust is looking at a National Trust site and at Ford the trust is involved in the large-scale plans for 1,500 homes and seeks a role in the community facilities which will support them.

Another of the speakers was Arun district councillor Amanda Worne (LD, Yapton).

She said: "It is important that affordable homes are also accessible as well as accessible homes being affordable. THe two must go together."

Arun's cabinet member for planning, Cllr Martin Lury, was among the 60 people at the Barnham Community Hall event last Saturday. He said: "I'm well aware of the need for more social and affordable housing. I don't want new homes just to be built for people to come down from Surrey and London and then out-commute. THat does not help our area at all."

CPRE Arun lead Michael Warden said: "We're all well aware of the challenge before of us of providing homes for everyone and there are many obstacles to be overcome."

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` Christmas fayre ST Nicholas Church in Middleton is hosting a Christmas fayre tomorrow.

THe event, in Elmer Road, will run from 11am-2pm, offering gift stalls, a tombola, raffle, carols, warming refreshments, and, of course, a visit from Father Christmas.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to visit the church's THink-Eco shop.

Customers will be encouraged to measure their carbon footprints, sign up for the Sussex pledge, and learn their new 6Rs, all related to sustainability.

` Table top sale BERSTED residents have been urged to de-cluttee their households in the lead up to Christmas.

Bersted Park Community Centre, Lakeland Avenue, will host a festive indoor table top sale on December 1.

THe centre, operated by Freedom Leisure on behalf of Arun District Council, will offer a venue for people to sell new and used goods between 9am-12noon.

` Re-election WE have been asked to clarify that it is Nick Herbert who will not be standing in the up-coming general election.

Nick Gibb, as was incorrectly put in last week's issue, will be standing again for the Conservative party.

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Action agreed over climate A CLIMATE change manager is set to be appointed by Arun District Council.

THe senior officer will lead its work to work towards its target of becoming carbon neutral within 10 years.

Unanimous support for the creation of the position was given by members of Arun's environment and leisure working group on THursday.

THeir recommendation to spend up to £180,000 on the role will be debated by the council's cabinet followed by all councillors next year.

THe working group also backed the officers of the council producing an action plan with milestones to ensure the 2030 carbon neutral target is met.

Philippa Dart, its director of services, said: "THe whole of the council needs to take part in ensuring every area of the council is part of the solution.

"THis council has the opportunity to make a real difference from now."

THe first stage would be to create an action plan to achieve carbon neutrality.

THis would initially comprise five key strands: *House building, retrofitting and efficiency, such as the use of renewable energy and improved insulation in council properties and new homes *Transport with a cycling and walking strategy and providing electric vehicle charging points *Air pollution monitoring *Community leadership *Procurement, with all purchasing decisions to include a carbon audit Cllr Mike Clayden (C, Angmering) said:

"We have dabbled in environmental savings in the past. THis building (the Civic Centre) has solar panels and the Wave Centre uses modern technology.

"We should be moving forward and if we are going to take this seriously we need to appoint somebody to spearhead it. None of our officers has the time they need to focus on this."

Cllr Terry Chapman (C, East Preston) said: "THose of us in public life have a role as standard-bearers to lead by example in what we do."

Cllr Isabel THurston (G, Walberton) said: "We are one of the last local authorities to be declaring this emergency. We have got to start taking some difficult decisions. I hope we get much more funding coming through centrally to help us with this."

Cllr Shaun Gunner (C, Rustington E) said: "We do have a responsibility as councillors. We represent the public and the authority.

"We have a role in demonstrating leadership to the public and businesses."

Cllr Samantha Staniforth (LD, Orchard) said: "People want to make changes but don't know how to do it. Hopefully, that is something we can help with."

Cllr David Edwards (C, Felpham E) said he accepted climate change was happening but he feared the declaration was a matter of joining a trend.

"We are asking the council to commit a significant amount of time and money to make us more efficient and climate aware. But I thought we did that already," he said.

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Planters help give a new lease of life to town's train station THANKS to Bognor Regis in Bloom’s efforts, the town’s train station has two new additions.

In partnership with Sussex Community Rail Partnership and Southern Rail, the group unveiled two new planters at Bognor Regis railway station on Friday.

THis came after the completion of the £2.5m makeover of the station’s Grade II-listed building in January last year.

THe Bognor Regis in Bloom Working Group was keen to add some colour and a floral finish to the concourse area.

One member of the bloom group was Joyce Jackson, who attended the launch last week. She said: “Before I moved down here from London, I visited my mum and always noticed the beautiful roundabouts Bognor Regis had.

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Save our Ship backers come forward to help restore pub

MORE than £100,000 has been pledged to re-open an Aldwick pub.

Supporters of the campaign to revive THe Ship Inn have came forward in large numbers before official fundraising starts.

A total of £42,650 was committed at a Friends of the Ship Inn meeting on Tuesday to add to £63,500 pledged beforehand.

Friends steering committee member Alison Terry said: "THis is a flying start from the great people of Aldwick."

About 200 people had packed into Mosse Hall at St Richard's Church to find out the latest details about how the pub could become a hub for people in the area. nderful, the Roger Beam, the Friends' chairman, told up. the meeting the campaign was a golden ations and Ichance for the pub to come to life again. s, they make Mr Beam said: "It's a magnificent turnout. It's as good as our initial meeting nd supportin September and it's really heartening to e workingsee. We have come a long way since then. to spend its "Re-opening the pub works financially vironmentalbut it only works if we can raise the money real impactfrom the community. You have to look at this as a community investment and not a the stationcommercial investment. You are investing portunity. in the community." now one of He outlined the need for £710,000 to buy which canand equip the pub. It was hoped £500,000 the station. of that would come from a community ognor Regisshare issue in a new company, Aldwick , said: “WeCommunity Society. ffer plants at THe rest of the funding would come he pipeline,from a grant and loan from THe Plunkett shed in theFoundation charity and a specialist bank.

Mark McTaggart, an advisor with the

foundation, said: "It's really heartening to see so many people in the hall. It's one of the busiest meetings I have seen and that really bodes well for the future.

"I help communities up and down the country looking to take back control of their community and their community assets. Up and down the country, people like you are taking action and it's my job to support you to take that action and to take community ownership of those assets and to make them work and to turn them around."

He said the charity had helped 350 schemes. THe closest were Slindon Forge and a pub in Cocking.

"THere are 95 community pubs in this country and they have a 100 per cent survival rate at the moment. THat is really amazing when you consider the climate pubs are operating in and that is because they offer a range of activities," he said.

Campaign committee member David Geary said fundraising ideas to support the pub included a soon to be launched wine club. A library and clubs could also be based in the pub.

THe meeting was also given some details about the financial facts behind the campaign and the branding to establish a new image for THe Ship Inn. A total of nine questions was asked by members of the public about aspects of the future pub's operation.

THe Ship Inn closed five years ago. THe building has been empty since 2015 after two convenience stores failed. Tesco wants to open a One Stop Store in the premises.

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More free parking plan FREE parking in Bognor Regis town centre until 2022 is moving closer.

Arun district councillors want to put the current annual deal for the two-hour charge-free stays into a three-year package.

But their attempt to make the decision this week was foiled by the rules about council agendas.

THe call for the longer agreement between Arun and the Bognor Regis Business Improvement District (BID) was agreed at last THursday’s environment and leisure working group.

It was treated as an urgent item because of need for the BID to print the latest discs which motorists buy for £2 to entitle them to the free parking in the Hothamton, Lyon Street and Fitzleet car parks.

But the closeness of Wednesday’s full council meeting meant there was too little time for the decision to be published at least five days before.

It is now up to the cabinet member for technical services, Cllr Matt Stanley, to urgently decide the matter.

Nigel Lynn, the council’s chief executive, said:

“We are talking about a matter which is not on the agenda this evening. THe only issue is around the timing for the BID to print things.”

Arun group head of council advice and monitoring officer Liz Futcher said: “I appreciate at that meeting (the working group) there was this urgent item but, unfortunately, nobody brought it up with myself or Mr Lynn.

THe only place an urgent item can be brought up is at the start of the meeting. It is up to Cllr Stanley to make that decision as a cabinet member.”

Cllr David Edwards (C, Felpham E) said: “We all agree with this. I don’t think anybody is going to say no. THe problem we have is that it’s a problem for the BID because they are going to print and our meeting in January is too late for them.”

Cllr Jim Brooks (I, Marine) said: “THe BID need to have certainty going forward so they can properly invest in the scheme.”

THe 2020 disc has been agreed and will be on sale next month. THe scheme is a joint venture between Arun and Bognor Regis councils and the BID.

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From page one Sussex Police constantly monitored the crimes being committed and acted to make sure they safeguarded those they regarded as vulnerable and deter those responsible for the crimes.

“We will also work with licensees where there is an alcohol-related element to the violence. We have a good working relationship with Arun’s licensing team and the Sussex Police licensing team,” he said.

Arun community manager Georgina Bouette said: “THere has been a national focus on serious violence and a lot of work in terms of violence reduction units.

“We share some of the negative impacts of county drug lines coming in and that includes targeted violence. It is very targeted and not a general threat.”

County drugs lines describes the actions of dealers from major cities using residents in smaller towns like Bognor Regis to transport and sell the illegal substances.

Violent crime and serious and organised crime are two of the partnership's priorities for the coming year.

THe third most common type of crime in the Arun district in the 2018/19 year was criminal damage at 10 per cent of the total number of offences.

THis was an increase of 33 offences, or 2.5 per cent, compared to the prior year.

Mrs Bouette spoke about the partnership’s successes in tackling rough sleeping, anti-social behaviour and in raising awareness about modern slavery and child exploitation.

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However, the recommendation the subcommittee thought it had made to the full council was wrong, Mr Lynn said at the full council meeting. It should have been made to the next meeting of the cabinet.

Cllr Paul English (C, Felpham E) said sites like King George V had to be included.

“I believe the protection order is required to stay in all of the Arun district. It affects all of us. It affects our electorate," he said.

THe proposed order would be welcomed for tackling problems in Bognor Regis. “But it’s going to shove all of it out to the rest of us. THat is not on.

"THe order stops unreasonable behaviour, wrong drinking and general trouble-makers. THat’s why it’s there."

Cllr Jacky Pendleton (C, Middleton) said: “It’s important we recognise we are one district, not two urban areas.

"We need to protect the people who live, work and play in all of our district, not just specific areas. We are all at risk.”

Individuals affected by the proposed new order in the towns would take their behaviour to nearby areas, she said.

Cabinet member for technical services, Cllr Matt Stanley, pledged he would ensure the councillors’ views were represented at the relevant cabinet meeting.

Housing plan for Shripney will add hundreds of vehicles daily NEARLY 50 homes will be built on pasture land in Shripney under new formally revealed plans.

Hanbury Properties wants to construct the detached, semidetached and short terraces of up to four dwellings on the site east of the A29 Shripney Road. THe outline proposals also include a modest number of apartments in small blocks.

THe company's planning agent, Luken Beck, says in a statement the occupiers of the proposed housing would generate 234 extra vehicles on day along the A29.

THis would peak at 26 vehicles at the

busiest time in the mornings.

But a transport assessment shows 'the development will not compromise the existing highway network and the site access junction will operate well within capacity and with low average delays for waiting vehicles', it says. "(THe) built form would have a traditional style and format and would include a mix of predominantly twostorey buildings, with single-storey ancillary structures.

"Some instances of 2.5 storey units are also shown and would be used to add interest to the created streets," Luken Beck adds.

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` Town's Brexit man in poll withdrawal HARTLEY ELDER has stood down from contesting the general election in Bognor Regis and Littlehampton for the Brexit Party.

THis move was made in line with the Brexit Party’s decision not to contest parliamentary seats where a Conservative candidate won at the 2017 general election.

Hartley said: “I personally feel a sense of anti-climax and disappointment for the team of supporters and volunteers we have brought together.

"THis team has worked tirelessly to promote me and our party – I wish to record my sincere thanks to them all.

“For myself, I was made aware at the very beginning, that if we entered into an alliance with the Conservatives then some candidates would be asked to stand down.

"THe unilateral alliance we currently have would not be my first choice, but I fully understand and accept the national strategy.

"I am therefore putting the needs of the country before the needs of the party.

“THe group we have assembled will continue and offer support to our candidates in Hove, Brighton Kemp Town and Portsmouth south.

"To the constituents of Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, I apologise for not being on the ballot paper for you.

"I urge everyone to register and cast their vote if they believe in Brexit then I ask, they be guided by their head, rather than by their heart when voting.”

Friday, November 15, 2019

Crafty chance for festive fundraising Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk CHILDREN will be able to see Father Christmas during his trip to Bognor Regis this Christmas.

On December 7, he will be with the Aldingbourne Trust team from 11am2pm at their Creative Arts Studio, No73 Aldwick Road.

THeir charity fundraising Christmas market will get everyone in the festive spirit, in aid of the My Network project.

My Network co-ordinator Debbie Allsopp said: “THe Christmas market is an opportunity for everyone to celebrate their talents. Members have been making items to sell and will be around on the day serving teas, coffees, cake, mulled wine and mince pies.”

Rainbows add colour to town

BERSTED Rainbows and a Bognor Regis group have come together once again to ensure the town has a vibrant spring.

THe Bognor Regis in Bloom Working Group has been working with the 2nd Bersted Rainbows over the last few years, planting in different areas of the town.

THese have included wildflower seeds by the Regis Centre and in Hotham Park last year, which are now very prominent.

Last THursday, In Bloom and the Rainbows joined forces once again, to plant some daffodil and tulip bulbs, to surround the wildflowers planted last year.

Rebecca Vervecken, Bognor Regis In Bloom committee clerk, said: “Despite the slightly rainy weather and darkening conditions, the effort and enthusiasm

Students from the studio are already making goods to sell, ensuring that there will be a range of Christmas treats available to buy, as well as a Christmas tombola offering the chance to win some special Christmas prizes.

Tables for the market are available to rent at £10 for anyone who wants the chance to sell their own items.

THe My Network project aims to support social inclusion, and organises social evenings once a week.

THe market will raise additional funds needed to continue the support the trust to adults with learning disabilities and autism.

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shown by all the girls was fantastic.

“It is always such a pleasure to work together in trying to brighten up areas of the town and the experience of getting their hands dirty and learning how to plant themselves.

"We hope will give the girls real enjoyment and a lifelong love of gardening.”

It is hoped these will provide a vibrant and eye-catching display when they come into bloom next spring.

Cllr Woodall was present in both his capacity as mayor and a Bognor Regis in Bloom Working Group member, to lend a hand, along with Vicky and James from ADC Parks, Rainbows leaders, In Bloom members and, of course, the Rainbows.

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Large turnout pays respect to town residents who fought for country Kevin Smith kevin.smith@sussexpost.co.uk SOME 1,000 people marked a century of remembrance in Bognor Regis.

Young and old alike ensured the town's latest annual Remembrance Sunday event was a fitting tribute to those who fought for their country.

THey were told by Major Matt Butler, of the Salvation Army, it was an important occasion to bring the community together.

"Today we gather with others up and down the country for two minutes of silent reflection, to honour those killed in the conflicts over the past 100 years.

THose we now remember entered times of conflict with an overwhelming sense and purpose of bringing peace.

"However, in order to bring peace, nations, communities and individuals have had to journey through pain, unrest and death," he said.

"So, as we gather today, it is not to celebrate war and conflict, but to reflect and remember the cause for which so many have given their lives, and continue to do so today - justice and peace."

He explained how the service began when King George V, the Queen's grandfather, called for all countries in the British Empire to halt for two minutes of silent reflection to honour those killed in the First World War. He chose the anniversary of the armistice agreement which ended the war after the silence was suggested by a South African author, Sir Percy Fitzpatrick.

"Today marks 100 years of remembrance," said Major Butler. "People across the world gathered to stop in silence.

"THe physical guns had fallen silent a year before, but the inner conflict remained.

"THose who still mourned, those remembering what they saw, what they did in conflict, and those communities and nations in the process of rebuilding from the rubble around them.

"In the years that have passed, we have gained greater understanding of the longterm impact of war, especially for those directly involved. We remember them today."

Among the large crowd of onlookers at the service was former Army chef Dave Shread, 47. He served in the Royal Logistics Corps between 1989-2012 in conflicts like Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Kosovo, Irag and Afghanistain.

Living in Plymouth, he and 11 of his former comrades were staying in Bognor Regis for a reunion.

He said he was pleased to see so many people had attended the event.

"We have to keep remembering those who died for us. It's a big thing.

"People have died in wars and people are still struggling today with conditions like post traumatic stress disorder."

One of those who took part in the service, was Arctic Fox Explorer Scout Ben Lewis, 15.

He said: "It's good to help people, especially people who fought for us. It's always nice to give back to people like that. THere's lots going on in this service

and it's good to be part of it. I'm pleased that it still happens."

Cllr Phil Woodall, Bognor Regis' town mayor, said after the service: "THis is a chance to pay our respects to all the men and women who gave their lives fighting for us to have the free country we live in today.

"We remember their heroics and their actions and mark their courage and their dedication to the cause. Our freedom today is because of their bravery yesterday."

"We are part of a nationwide memorial and remembrance to ensure those who lost their lives in active service are honoured. We stand today as one. We will remember them."

A Deputy Lieutenant for West Sussex, Hilary Tupper, said the service was extremely moving and a fitting way to remember the lives of those who fought and died.

She said: "I was absolutely amazed at the number of people who turned out today. It's a great tribute to Bognor Regis that you have this incredible following."

THe poignant 45-minute long occasion at the war memorial at the town hall saw some 50 poppy wreaths laid by civilian and service organisations.

THey included the Scouts, Cubs, RAFA, Royal Naval Association, Bognor Regis Rotary Club, British Red Cross and various councils.

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f Bognor Regis Air Training Corps cadets at the service

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` Economic board COUNCILLORS were formally told last night Arun District Council had been accepted as a member of the Greater Brighton Economic Board.

THe notification was made to Arun District Council's full meeting.

Arun joins six other local councils, two universities, Gatwick Airport and the South Downs National Park as part of a partnership aimed at increasing investment in the region, to bring in funding for major projects and to create jobs and prosperity.

` Burglary appeal WITNESSES are being sought by the police to a night-time burglary at a Middleton house.

Overnight between Wednesday, October 23, and THursday, October 24, the property in Shrubbs Drive, was entered and ÂŁ280 cash was stolen.

Anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the area during that night is asked to contact Sussex Police either online at: sussex.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting serial 1275 of 25/10.

` Post columnist AS REPORTED last week, our Post health and wellbeing columnist, Denise Kelly is launching a new book.

Unfortunately, there has been a delay to the launch due to a printing error. THis means that books are still available to pre-order but deliveries will just take a couple more weeks than expected.

We will print the new date of the book launch as soon as it is available.

Friday, November 15, 2019

Pagham's big day could end

by Kevin Smith kevin.smith@sussexpost.co.uk

NEW helpers are wanted to ensure Pagham's popular summer event can survive.

A big question marks hangs over next year's version of Pagham on Parade.

THe community occasion, with its mixture of classic vehicles, arena events and stalls, is in doubt after its organising committee members announced they would be resigning.

THe news was greeted with dismay

by Pagham Parish Council members at their latest meeting.

THeir chairman, Cllr Peter Atkins, said every effort would be made to ensure the day held each August could continue.

But he warned it might not be possible to carry on with the same range of attractions as before.

"We have a number of avenues to pursue and we will see what can be done," he said at last week's meeting.

"If it can't be done, it can't be done.

But we need to sit down between now and Easter and come up with a solution.

I don't want us to wash our hands of it without knowing we have done our best."

Pagham on Parade has pulled in the crowds for some ten years with its range of indoor and outdoor stalls and activities at Pagham Village Hall.

THis summer's event was poignant because of its tribute to the late parish council chairman, Ray Radmall, who had done so much to ensure it became a success.

It has been free to enter but donations have enabled it to raise thousands of pounds for charities who work in the

surrounding area.

THe Pagham version of a summer fair has been staged by an organising committee of volunteers on behalf of the parish council. But the five members of the committee have told the council they are standing down even though the latest event had been a success.

Nicola Swann, the council's clerk, said: "Part of the reason I think is that the organisers are getting older and their personal circumstances have changed.

"THey felt it was too much to take it on again for another year."

THe committee would meet on November 25 to distribute the funds from this year's event and the small reserve from previous days.

Cllr Atkins said he would like to attend the meeting to talk to the organisers to find out the help they could give to anyone who took on the event.

He also said he was willing to meet with the parochial church council at St THomas a'Becket Church after Cllr Dawn Salter said that could offer a possible way forward. Its members staged three fetes a year.

"I know these events are a lot of hard work," she said. "THere is the preparation, the setting up and the tidying up after the event. It is a big task."

Cllr Dawn Hall said every effort should be made to help the day to survive.

"We should try to do what we can. it would be an awful shame if the event ended because it is so popular," she said.

Cllr Ian Mannion said he hoped the event could continue even if it required a different format.

"It would be a big loss if it didn't happen because people look forward to it," he added.

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A weekend of remembrance for area

By Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk

COMMUNITIES from across the Post area gathered to remember those who lost their lives in the line of duty.

More than 100 people came together in Aldwick on Monday to commemorate the residents of the village who died in the First and Second World War, as well as those who have died in conflicts since.

Cllr Lilian Richardson, chairman of Aldwick Parish Council, led the ceremony with fellow parish councillor, Cllr John Bass. “It gives the community a chance to get together,” she said.

“Some of our residents are of an age where they had close relatives killed in the war so it’s all very meaningful.

"It’s a little event so they are celebrating people in Aldwick. THey turn up year on year and give us support. We’re very proud.”

Cllr Bass said: “In my opinion, Aldwick is the jewel in the crown. You can see that from how many people came today, and how many come every year.

“We hold our remembrance service every year on 11/11.

"We invite all members of the public to our service as well as asking representatives from the army, armed forces, British Legion, People's Dispensary for Sick Animals and TS Montrose. We have lots of local organisations involved.

“I organise it when I can. I have lived here for 47 years and I’m the founder of the Willowhale Farm Residents Association. I have been a councillor for 15 years.”

As well as residents, local groups came together to join in on the ceremony.

Garry Price attended the event with the TS Montrose group.

He said: “We come every remembrance, rain or shine, because Aldwick Parish Council has supported us so much financially.

“We meet up as a group for a couple of hours a week and the cadets do all sorts of things. It keeps them off the streets.”

Garry is also the bell ringer for the service.

THe previous day saw more than 100 people gathered to show their respect at the war memorial in Eastergate.

District councillor Christopher Hughes (Barnham) attended the event.

He said: “So many people sacrificed

their lives in the last two world wars and indeed have continued to do so in more recent conflicts. And continue to do so that individuals are able to have freedom; something I believe in this country we take for granted.

"THerefore, it is the least we can do is to reflect and remember the sacrifices that have been made on our behalf.

Cllr Michael Warden, from Aldingbourne Parish Council, was also at the ceremony, and placed a wreath.

He said: “I have always been in the Scouts and Cubs. I was in the Territorial Army when I was a youngster.

“Members of my family have been in the forces and I have always been a great believer in being a good patriot for your family. I think there’s many people who do forget that, so events like these are important.” As a resident of Aldwick, Cllr Warden also attended the ceremony on Monday.

Pupils from Barnham Primary School also took part, placing their own wreath.

Imogen Eade, Year 6, said: “I felt honoured at the opportunity to represent Barnham Primary School and THe Red Cross.

"I felt excited about laying the wreath, also worried that I might trip over!

"Luckily, it was a great success and I felt proud.”

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LETTERS to the editor

Readers' letters are welcomed by the Bognor Regis Post.

They should be limited to less than 300 words and be submitted by 5pm on Monday to be considered for publication in that week's edition. We reserve the right to edit letters before they are published.

They should be emailed to: news@sussexpost.co.uk, posted to: Post Newspapers Ltd, 63 London Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1DF or handed in to our office at this address.

Dear Editor, RESIDENTS who enjoy the spectacle of large flocks of Brent Geese at Pagham could be sadly disappointed this winter.

At lot of your readers are probably already aware that one of the main foraging grounds for these birds has been set aside for building development by the previous district councillors and the group head of planning at Arun District Council under their local development plan.

However, your readers may also be interested to know that this whole plan has been under sustained criticism from the newly elected councillors.

More evidence is emerging of the damage it will cause to the wildlife of Pagham Harbour nature reserve.

Last year's Brent count results from these future development sites were so high - even over 3,000 at one point - that this should be considered a core area, thus contributing to the harbour's special protection area and,

therefore, must also be protected.

Only a few weeks ago, a report was sent to Arun by the Sussex Ornithology Society which can be viewed on Arun's planning portal at application P/140/16/OUT. THis winter, these fields have been left barren. Local knowledge and the cropping history tell us that this is an extremely unusual occurrence.

To some it may be just a crude way of tampering with bird count figures but can I please emphasise that starving wildlife away will cause a massive and desperately sad loss for everyone.

May I ask your readers to view a brief but lovely film made by a local wildlife enthusiast. It is on YouTube under the title: A goose tale.

For the Brent Geese, other wildlife and the rescued Pagham Ponies, the fight to 'Save Pagham' is now a fight to the death.

Giles Binyon, Carlton Avenue, Rose Green

Dear Editor, I WROTE on the Bognor Regis page of Facebook how stupid the fencing at Felpham was, giving my reason.

In the winter of 2005, the seas had been very rough and the shingle was right across the path and on to the greensward.

My husband found an elderly couple in dire straits as he had fallen, sustaining a Pott's fracture (i.e. tibia and fibula - I was a state registered nurse.)

My husband and I were able to lift him up bodily from partially sitting on the wall unable to move onto the seat behind until the ambulance came.

THe wind was howling and we could not hear on the mobile phone. Both THe Boathouse and THe Lobster Pot were closed. THankfully, a householder used their landline.

Where would we have been if, as now, we were unable to get to the seat, a far more comfortable position?

We had a lovely thank you letter from the man's wife later.

THose seats were put there by the sponsors for the use of the many locals and visitors, not be caged in.

In this instance, we would have been unable to do what we did, as we were both pensioners.

I think that, for whatever selfish reason they were put up, they should immediately be taken down for the safety and pleasure of the promenade users.

J Hitchcock, Bognor Regis

Dear Editor, FOUR Children of Far Eastern Prisoner of War (CoFEPOW) members from the region attended the commemorations at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, for this year's Remembrance Sunday.

THe occasion was attended by 10,000 marching veterans, serving officers and members of the public representing past and present family members

affected by war.

It was a cold but beautiful morning, with thousands looking on along the route to Horseguards Parade where THe Duke of York, Prince Andrew, took the salute of the passing members of many regiments, squadrons and organisations, honouring their lost comrades or family members.

Organised by the Royal British Legion, the must-attend, moving event each autumn, didn't fail to remind society to contemplate the meaning of war and its victims.

THanks to Ann Humphreys, Christine Beer-Hall, Janice Slimming and Jill Robertson, for attending on behalf of CoFEPOW West Sussex, joining 46 other CoFEPOW members from around the country.

More information on children of far eastern prisoners of war who served in Singapore, Burma, Malaya, Java and Borneo is available from: cofepow.org. uk Jill Robertson, North Bersted

THURSDAY 28th NOVEMBER 2019 6:30pm – 8:00pm HEAD OF SIXTH FORM PRESENTATION AT 6:30pm

Small Class Sizes Specialist Subject Teachers Excellent Pastoral Care and Guidance Quality Careers Advice and Support Opportunities for Academic Enrichment A Wide Range of Extra-Curricular Activities 98% A Level Pass Rate 100% BTEC pass rate 2019 37% of our students left our 6th Form with A*-A grades “Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full” (UNCRC Article 29)

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f Jo Evans, left, and Janet Erkiert in the Royal Albert Hall

Janet's Poppy pride

By Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk GIRLGUIDING stalwart Janet Erkiert fought back tears as she took part in the country’s Festival of Remembrance.

Mrs Erkiert was one of three volunteers from the Bognor Regis division of Girlguiding West Sussex at the annual tribute to the nation’s armed forces.

She and Katie Linskey and Jo Evans sold poppies and programmes and directed festive-goers around the Royal

Albert Hall at last Saturday’s occasion attended by the royal family.

Mrs Erkiert, 60, the divisional commander for Girlguiding Bognor Regis, said: “It was a day of pride, emotion and fun.

“It was a real privilege to be there. I was wearing the medals of my father and grandfather and I had tears in my eyes.

"I can’t really express what it was like to be there.”

It was the first time Mrs Erkiert had

been present at the festival but she has been a regular participant at the Remembrance Sunday service in Bognor Regis for many years and was present again at the latest occasion.

Ms Linskey is the district commissioner for Girlguiding Bognor Regis South and Ms Evans is the division’s treasurer and a Guide leader.

THey were among a 15-strong contingent from the organisation in West Sussex chosen to take part in the occasion.

Hospital hosts remembrance service for those who served

BUSINESSES in the south of England could be boosted by a new £11million project from the University of Chichester, intending to drive economic growth in the region.

THe initiative, known as the Business Hot House programme, is offering to support more than 1,000 firms – large and small – and 500 start-up entrepreneurs to improve productivity and innovation.

THe multimillion-pound grant was awarded by the European Regional Development Fund to develop businesses in the Coast to Capital Local Economic Partnership area, which covers West Sussex and parts of East Sussex and East Surrey.

Business Hot House manager Gareth Sear, from the University of Chichester, said the programme would help to create a strong economic ecosystem in the LEP region through imaginative business partnerships, enterprise education, and support for start-ups.

He added: “THis is one big programme of support led by several partners – the university, specialised business support providers and local authorities – which will provide an all-encompassing programme of expertise. I urge business no matter how big or small to register an interest.”

THe project, which is open for applications, provides opportunities for established small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to strengthen their

business practices and make them more profitable – but will also look to help start-ups develop new and existing ideas.

It will focus specifically on improving business leaders’ knowledge to increase productivity and innovation, which are areas highlighted by Coast to Capital as barriers to growth.

Support will be delivered through workshops, bootcamps, peer-topeer groups, and business mentoring sessions led by academics and experts from the university, among others.

Jonathan Sharrock, chief executive of the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership, said: "We are delighted that the Business Hot House Programme has been awarded a significant portion of the Coast to Capital LEP area’s European Regional Development Fund allocation to help support the growth of small to medium sized businesses in our area.

"Our economic plan has recognised developing business support as a key strategic priority and this scheme will help local businesses and the local economy to flourish."

Funding for the Hot House programme comes from a £5.5million grant from European Regional Development Fund, which will be match-funded by SMEs in the Coast to Capital LEP. Businesses interested in the Hot House programme should register their interest at: chi.ac.uk/hothouse or by emailing manager Gareth Sear: g.sear@ chi.ac.uk

Scouts pay their respects

f The service at the war memorial hospital ROYAL Air Force veteran Ron Flatt laid a wreath at the First World War roll of honour in Bognor Regis.

Mr Flatt was one of two individuals to perform the act of remembrance in the town’s war memorial hospital.

Sunday afternoon’s service was held around the memorial to those from the town whose sacrifice prompted residents to fundraise for the health facility in 1919 in their memory.

THe mahogany tribute – which includes 324 names from Private WV Abraham to Sergeant GF Young – was the first item visitors to the hospital saw when they entered the building.

It remains in pride of place in the modern hospital. Mr Flatt, president of the town’s RAFA branch, said: “It is very important we keep holding this service.

“THe men on that roll of honour must never be forgotten. It’s only our generation who can pass on their contribution to the next generation.”

RAFA member Cliff Mewett told those present the history of the hospital and the war memorials in Bognor Regis.

THe first civic memorial was a temporary shrine close to the current Methodist church. It was put up in 1919 and 1920 before a permanent memorial of Cornish granite was installed at the north end of Waterloo Square in the following year.

THis was later moved to its current site

outside the town hall.

About 40 people attended the service held by the hospital’s Friends charity and the RAFA branch.

THey were welcomed by Friends’ chairman Brian Knight.

He laid the other wreath at the roll of honour.

THe 30-minute service was taken for the first time by the Rev David Knight, the lead chaplain to the hospital’s operator, Sussex Community Foundation NHS Trust.

He said: “In the 35 years I have been

TO DO their bit for remembrance, the 1st Middleton-on-Sea Scout Group paraded through their village.

THe group walked from their HQ to the village where they laid wreaths and held their Scouts Own service to commemorate and remember those who have died in conflicts since World War I. Group chairman Roger Belton said: “After a short service of readings in the Scout HQ, the sun shone on our group

and their families as we paraded with flags flying through Middleton-on-Sea. Scouts, Cubs and Beavers were very well turned out in their uniform best.

“A representative from each section carried a poppy wreath and laid it solemnly while everyone quietly paid appropriate tribute and respect to the memory of those who gave their lives, that we might have freedom.”

Roger led the parade of more than 30 beavers on Sunday.

a priest, it has been my privilege to be present at many remembrance services.

“In each church and community in which I have served, I look at these lists of young men and it’s still really hard to find words to express how I feel when you see whole generations killed in the First and Second world wars.

“I also think of the Falklands and other conflicts in which men have died in service of their country.”

Poppy Appeal support GENEROUS Bognor Regis residents have continued to support the annual Poppy Appeal.

THe town’s appeal organiser, John Haynes, said he had been delighted by the response to the fundraiser for the Royal British Legion.

“It’s been a very good year. I have been pleasantly surprised by the positive reaction we have had. It has encouraged me to stay on for another year,” he said.

Mr Haynes finished his collecting at this year’s Remembrance Sunday service in the town. Some of those who attended took the chance to make

donations to the appeal.

THe response to the appeal comes after the widespread focus last year on the centenary of the end of the First World War. “We have had a very busy time again this year,” said Mr Haynes. “THe people of Bognor Regis have been very generous again.”

He said his only regret about the two weeks of fundraising was the continued need for more volunteers.

“I had 22 volunteers this year but I could always do with more. Anyone interested in helping in 2020 should phone me on 07977 536686,” he added.

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CHICHESTER CINEMA AT NEW PARK

November 15-21 LE Fête Du Cinema, the French Film Festival at Chichester Cinema at New Park, has no less than 20 films until December 8, this week’s choices running from Blind Spot, following a music store employee who discovers he has the ability to render himself invisible, to Amanda, the story of resilience, featuring David, who helps his sister raise her daughter but following a tragedy, he must assume new responsibilities. Young Ahmed is directed by the remarkable Dardenne brothers, and features Idir Ben Addi as Ahmed, who has developed a dangerous connection with a militant imam but he is also tempted by life’s temptations. Buy four tickets, get a fifth one free for all French film selections. Catherine Deneuve, in Farewell to the Night, is one of further choices as is the famed director François Ozon’s powerful By the Grace of God. Monos (Best Film at the London Film Festival) from Columbia, a survivalist saga set in a remote mountain in latin America, is unmissable viewing, a cross between Apocalypse Now, Lord of the Flies and Embrace of the Serpent.

Another lauded critics’ choice, The Peanut Butter Falcon, is a modern Mark Twain-style adventure, with Zak, a young man with Downs Syndrome, who runs away from his residential home to follow his wrestling dream.

Ruby Tuesday’s £2 ticket film this week is Two Women, a Russian-language film starring Russian-speaking Ralph Fiennes, whose friendship between two women and whose rivalry upsets the family balance, was a hit at a recent Chichester International Film Festival.

Also screening at the latest Chichester film festival is the high-ranking film, Bait, which captures magnificently the clash between old worlds and new ones via a pair of Cornish brothers’ use of their fishing boat for tourists

and their home, sold to well-off Londoners.

Another hit at the festival is the unmissable, mesmerising compulsively watchable Never Look Away, the best feature awarded film following 30 years of a great artist from the Second World War and the life choices he makes during this traumatic time.

The eagerly awaited The King, starts its run on November 15 and stars Timotée Chalamet as peace-loving Prince Hal, crowned king when his tyrannical father, Henry IV, dies. Now he must navigate palace politics his father left behind.

The bulging Winter Programme of Performance Events includes Le Corsaire, from the Bolshoi Ballet (Nov 17); the musicals, 42nd Street, (Nov 12 and 16, from Theatre Royal, London) and Cabin in the Sky, Vincente Minnelli’s 1943 masterpiece (Nov 17).

Lovers of witty writers will relish Alan Bennett: From Page to Screen in Keep on Keeping On: A tribute to Alan Bennett by Rosemary Coxon, head of the cinema’s education department, on November 15, the second part on December 6.

For full details visit www.chichestercinema.org for these events and all films.

Chichester Cinema at New Park, New Park Road, Chichester PO19 7XY Box office: 01243 786650 www.chichestercinema.org

FILM G U I D E

NEW RELEASE

Last Christmas

Comedy, Romance Screened at Picturedrome Cinema EMILIA CLARKE, Henry Golding and Emma Thompson star for director Paul Feig in Last Christmas, a romantic comedy inspired by a George Michael beat and written by Academy award-winner Thompson and playwright Bryony Kimmings. Kate (Emilia Clarke) harrumphs around London, a bundle of bad decisions accompanied by the jangle of bells on her shoes, another irritating consequence from her job as an elf in a year-round Christmas shop.

Tom (Henry Golding) seems too good to be true when he walks into her life and starts to see through so many of Kate's barriers. As London transforms into the most wonderful time of the year, nothing should work for these two. But sometimes, you gotta let the snow fall where it may, you gotta listen to your heart – and you gotta have faith. Last Christmas features the music of George Michael, including the bittersweet holiday classic of the film's title. The film will also premiere brand-new unreleased material by the legendary Grammy-winning artist, who sold more than 115 million albums and recorded 10 No. 1 singles over the course of his iconic career.

Little Monsters

Comedy, Horror Screened at Picturedrome Cinema LITTLE MONSTERS follows Dave (Alexander England), a washed-up musician who volunteers to chaperone his nephew's kindergarten class field trip after taking a serious liking to the fearless schoolteacher, Miss Caroline (Lupita Nyong'o).

Dave's intentions are complicated by the presence of the world's most famous kids show personality and competition for Miss Caroline’s affections, Teddy McGiggle (Josh Gad). One thing none of them bargained for, however, is a sudden zombie outbreak. Will Dave rise to the occasion and have a chance at Miss Caroline's heart, or will the zombies get there first?

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COMING SOON

Frozen 2

Drama, Fantasy Released: November 22 Screened at Picturedrome Cinema FROZEN 2 is an upcoming musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios.

The 58th film produced by the studio, it is the sequel to the 2013 film Frozen and features the return of directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, producer Peter Del Vecho, songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, and composer Christophe Beck.

Lee also returns as screenwriter, penning the screenplay from a story by her, Buck, Marc E. Smith, Anderson-Lopez and Lopez.

Veteran voice cast Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad, and Santino Fontana return as their previous characters, and are joined by newcomers Sterling K. Brown, Evan Rachel Wood, Alfred Molina, Martha Plimpton, Rachel Matthews and Jason Ritter.

Elsa the Snow Queen and her sister Anna embark on an adventure far away from the kingdom of Arendelle. They are joined by friends, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven.

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Action, Biography, Sports Screened at Picturedrome Cinema A DISTINCT change of pace from superhero epics The Wolverine and Logan, the latest film from acclaimed director James Mangold is a much more personal affair centred on a race car driver and his designer’s efforts to construct the best race vehicle.

This is a real-life story that begins in the early sixties, documenting the iconic rivalry between two major motorcar companies: Ford and Ferrari.

Christian Bale plays Ken Miles, a former soldier turned fearless race car driver who’s challenged to outpace the legendary Ferrari at the upcoming Le Mans ‘66.

It’s the world’s most respected endurance tournament, and crucial to achieving this is Matt Damon’s automotive engineer, Carroll Shelby. His know-how combines with Miles’ aptitude as they work together, battling corporate interference, the laws of physics, and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car that became known as the Ford GT40.

Le Mans ’66 has recruited a stellar cast in the hopes of doing this high-speed tale justice,

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SHAUN THE SHEEP: FARMAGEDDON (U) SAT/SUN: 11.15AM

LITTLE MONSTERS (15)

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COMING SOON: FROZEN 2

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including Jon Bernthal as Ford’s vice president and Caitriona Balfe of Outlander fame. The film has already gained much praise following its debut at the Telluride Film Festival earlier this year, but now this biographical drama is ready to impress worldwide with its earnest performances and spectacular racing sequences.

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Event. Lights switch-on.

Bognor Regis’s new Christmas light display, provided by Bognor Regis Town Council, will be switched on at 5.30pm on November 23, as part of a day of activities in the town.

Father Christmas will be in his grotto at the railway station, plus Christmas art workshops at the theatre, street performers, entertainers and funfair rides will be throughout the town.

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Event. Christmas Fayre. With four days of traditional festive stalls and entertainment, visitors to the popular fair at Stansted House, near Rowlands Castle, are sure to get into the spirit of the season from November 21-24. The Saturday and Sunday offer shopping, food and lunchtime entertainment between 10am and 4pm. Adult tickets at £8 can be pre-booked at: stanstedpark.co.uk

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Theatre. Flora the Red Menace. A 19-year old Liza Minnelli made her debut in the title role when it was first staged and she became the youngest person to have won a Tony. In the 1930s, Flora Meszaros, is a plucky New York fashion illustrator ready to change the world.

Performances by the University of Chichester Triple Threat Company, at the Alexandra Theatre, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis, are on November 21-23,

at 7.30pm, with a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm. Adult tickets are £14. Call 01243 861010.

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Music. The Rolling Tones.

Satisfaction is guaranteed as The Rolling Tones return by popular demand to Chichester Assembly Room on November 16. Doors open at 7pm - tickets are available by phone or in person from The Novium in Tower Street, Chichester, call 01243 816525 or online from: wegottickets.com

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Music. Old Skool Charity Night. Do you miss your raving days? The Waverley on Bognor Regis' Marine Parade will host vinyl classics from Acid House to putting a smile on a child's face for life. The DJs will be playing for free and The Waverley will be making a donation to Last Night A DJ Saved My Life - a charity funding life-changing cleft palette and lip operations for children in the Philippines. There is a recommended donation of £3 on the door.

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Event. Christmas Market.

Find that perfect gift and enjoy a great day out at Weald and Downland Living Museum. The bustling Christmas Market sees more than 150 stands - selling arts, crafts, food, unusual gifts and much more - ‘pop up’ in the museum's collection of rescued

historic buildings and houses. The event is open at the Singleton site from November 22-24, 10.30am-4pm. The £8 adult entry price includes all the museum buildings, children are free.

Visit: wealddown.co.uk

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Workshop. Wild Woodland Crafts for Adults. If you'd like to make your own Christmas decorations or learn about textile techniques such as weaving, dyeing and felting, regular workshops are being organised by Street Country at the Games Room at Copthorne Caravan Park, Rose Green Road, Rose Green PO21 3ER. The sessions, which cost £10, are running on Wednesdays from 2pm-4pm until December 11. Visit: street-country.com for details.

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Talk. Medmerry - A Record of Coastal Change and Marine Exploitation. Project manager of Archaeology South-East, Jon Sygrave, will give a free talk at The Novium, Tower Street, Chichester, about the evidence of coastal change and how it affected the human population living beside it over the last 6,000 years. Places for the event, on November 21, 6.30pm, must be booked by calling 01243 816525.

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Event. Ecoswap Christmas Fair. A range of environmentally conscious stallholders will help you to stock up on those Christmas gifts or a few treats for yourself on November 17, from 10am to 4pm, to Pagham Village Hall, Pagham Road PO21 4NJ.

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Music. Operatic afternoon.

Selsey Town Hall is the venue for a celebration of singers Isobel Baillie and Kathleen Ferrie in words and music on November 17, 3pm. Tickets at £10 are available from Highhouse Insurance, 101 High Street, and The Crab Pot, 145 High Street, both in Selsey.

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Heartwarming tale strikes a chord with many Theatre review 

By Alicia Denny Calendar Girls The Musical Until November 23 Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP 01243 781312 box.office@cft.org.uk www.cft.org.uk IT'S 20 years since the members of Rylstone and District Women's Institute shed their clothes to pose for a nude calendar, yet their inspiring story still stirs an emotional response.

After the huge success of a film of the true story of a fundraising initiative by a group of Yorkshire women, which included the widow of a leukaemia victim, in 2003, a stage version five years later was an equal success and now a musical, written by Gary Barlow, of Take That fame, and Tim Firth, who was involved in both its other dramatisations, is on a national tour.

With its lovely backdrop of green hills and an

Maroon Town, Emsworth.

Event. Christmas at the Museum. Bognor Regis Museum will be festooned with old fashioned Christmas decorations. Look in its Woolies window to see what your parents and grandparents were buying at this time of year, listen to Bing Crosby singing

opening song called Yorkshire, the audience is left in no doubt of the geographical origin of the story and how the close-knit community reacted to the loss of one of the village stalwarts.

Inevitably, the first half has to establish the characters and engage the audience's emotions in order to succeed. The pace was rather slow and, with the words of the songs being so important to following the story, it was a shame some of them were unclear when sung and probably better as dialogue in between the songs.

Two lively numbers, Who Wants a Silent Night and Spring Fete, offset the pathos of the terminal illness of John Clarke and there was depth, yet humour, in the roller coaster songs performed movingly by Sarah Jane Buckley as John's wife, Annie.

Her best friend, Chris, played by Rebecca Storm, is equally effective with a strong voice and believeable dialogue. She really came into her own in the second half ,which contrasted with the first in terms of its vivacity and fewer but more interesting songs.

The other main women characters were great support, both in solos and collectively, reinforcing the theme of togetherness in adversity leading to achievements for all.

As with the film and stage play of Calendar Girls, this musical version with its universal message emphasised with original songwriting skills is a heartwarming tale which keeps on giving both to the millions who have watched it and Bloodwise, the charity benefiting from performances.

White Christmas in the Wireless Room, meet Father Christmas (1pm-3pm), try your hand at nut-cracking. Cafe with home-made cakes, lucky dip, old fashioned toys and vintage Christmas decorations for sale. The event, on November 23 and 24, is at 25-27 West Street, from 10am-4pm.

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Music. Maroon Town.

Nine-piece south London band Maroon Town head for Chidham Village Hall on November 23 with their unique musical mix which has seen them perform all over the world, record five albums, and have chart success. Tickets for their 8pm show are available from Bookends, High Street, Emsworth, and online at: wegottickets.com

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Music. Soul Night. Resident DJs Dennis Hyde and Keith Robinson will be playing classic Northern soul, Motown memories, sixties and seventies soul and R&B at Bognor Town Football Club's Seasons venue at Nyewood Lane, Bognor Regis PO21 2TY on November 16, from 7.30pm-12.15am. Entry is £6 and there is free on-site parking.

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Family fun. James Campbell. Hold onto your socks, take the banana out of your ears and enjoy the best comedy for kids from the man who actually invented Comedy 4 Kids. Suitable for children aged six and older, the event is in the Speigeltent, next to Chichester Festival Theatre, with which it is linked.

Tickets for the show on November 16, at 3pm, are £12 with concessions at £5.

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Event. Christmas Fayre.

Funds raised in Walberton will go towards the charitable work of The Sussex Snowdrop Trust, which supports families of children with life-threatening or terminal illness. Among attractions at 3 William Booker Yard, The Street BN18 0PF will be a fabulous tombola, best-selling cookery books, Snowdrop merchandise, ceramics by artist Clare Arent and Christmas cards. Between 10.30am and 12.30pm, on November 21, home-made cakes and Edgcumbes coffee will also be available and a lucky raffle winner will go home with a stunning frosted

Christmas cake.

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Music. Mountain Music.

Join award-winning Little Bulb Theatre as they weave a tapestry both historical and fantastical in an evening of story and song. It's at Graffham Empire Hall, between Chichester and Petworth, on November 22, 8pm. Tickets at £15 are available from: empirehall.org.uk

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Event. Christmas Fair.

Bognor Regis Spiritualist Centre, at 7 Sudley Road (PO21 1EJ), will host a fair with a wide range of stalls, including crystals, books, tombola, raffle, cakes and refreshments.

There will also be mediumship demonstrations, private readings, spiritual healing and talks. The fair runs from 10am-4pm on November 16.

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Music. Autumn Choral Extravaganza. Fernhurst Choral Society will present Rossini: Petite Messe Solennelle and popular opera choruses by Puccini, Bizet, Verdi, Purcell and Donizetti on November 23, 7.30pm, at St Mary’s Church, Petworth, GU28 0AE. Adult tickets are £15 but under-18s and students are free. Visit fernhurstchoralsociety.org.uk/events/ or call 01730 815708.

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Event. Artisan Market. This market is the seasonal event linked to the regular crafts fair held at Bognor Regis Methodist Church. Visitors to the venue at Waterloo Square, opposite Queensway, will find it packed to the rafters with lots of amazing handmade creations, chocolates, olives and lots, lots more.

There is free entry from 10am-5pm on November 23 when other preChristmas attractions will fill the town centre with fun.

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Music. All Blues. Barrocking blues from a fourpiece who, between them, have more than 100 years' experience on the pub and club circuit in the south of England. Take your dancing shoes along to the Chichester Inn, West Street, Chichester, on November 23, where the show starts at 7.30pm. Support will come from The Danielle Morgan Band.

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The Tannahill Weavers open season of Scottish music

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THE TANNAHILL Weavers launch a new season of Scottish music comprising six acts to the Emsworth area over the next 11 months.

The band are one of the longest surviving folk groups still performing live having racked up more than 50 years together and are touring to promote their 19th album release ‘Orach’ - which means ‘Golden’ in Gaelic.

Their concert is at Emsworth Baptist Church, North Street, on November 20, when doors open at 7.30pm for an 8pm start. Tickets are £17.50.

In complete contrast, the all-female Orcadian quartet Fara are in concert on December 12 in Chidham Village Hall. They've been together for seven years during which they’ve amassed a huge number of awards

and accolades and relocated to Edinburgh to make sure they have better transport links for their worldwide travels.

Early 2020 brings Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker, and John Doyle to Emsworth Baptist Church on February 20.

Two weeks later, on March 5, Blazin’ Fiddles are in concert there, and on March 21 Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain make a welcome return to the Baptist Church.

Former Fairground Attraction singer Eddi Reader brings an all-star band to the same venue on October 7 for her 60th birthday celebration tour.

All the concerts are organised by WemsFest and tickets are available from Bookends, High Street, Emsworth and at: wegottickets.com

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You could win ice skating tickets for the Bognor Regis Ice Rink!

All you have to do to enter is get creative!

Post Newspapers are looking for any creation you can make to show Santa your ultimate present for Christmas. It can be any handmade item you can come up with such as a poem, a story, a picture, a model, a photo collage, a painting or anything else.

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walks, talks and fun AMBERLEY Museum opened to the public on the former chalk pits site in 1979 and now an entertaining celebratory weekend of activities and the opening of an exhibition is being staged on November 16 and 17.

It will take visitors back to the life and times of chalk mining in the Victorian era with a mixture of talks, demonstrations, drama re-enactment and guided walks. Displays and historic audio will revive experiences of the workers at Amberley Chalk Pits.

"There will be something for everyone," said trustee board co-chair Graham Duxbury. "Fun for children, historic anecdotes on industrial history and site walks. I’m fascinated to see the live chemistry

display."

A new exhibition on the theme of ‘Meet the Workers – what it was like to work in the Amberley Chalk Pits’, including documents, photos, memorabilia and audio, will be on show in Humphreys Barn. It will be formally opened by the Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex, Mrs Susan Pyper, tomorrow (Saturday) at 10am and visitors are welcome to attend.

Children will be able to go back to the heyday of the Peppers chalk works at the site and take part in a Victorian school day with chalk sculpting and sketching. Visitors will be able to meet Mr Pepper and see a Pepper Rail Trucks display.

There will also be a model railway on view, as well as the narrow gauge railway and historic buses for visitors to ride on as usual.

Short talks by expert speakers over the two days will cover topics including the development of the chalk and lime history in the Arun Valley, the history of the museum and technical insights into the processing of chalk and use of lime. Visit: amberleymuseum.co.uk

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Come along and discover the Palace’s amazing story and picture how this prestigious residence would have looked in its heyday. Visit the garden which has been replanted to its original plan and take a peek behind the scenes in the Collections Discovery Centre to see where artefacts are conserved and stored.

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With a range of gifts from jewellery, toys and books to more unusual gifts of mosaic making kits, seeds for growing ancient vegetable varieties and magnets and mugs The site is open every day from 10am – 4pm until Sunday, December 15, and as well as the above events, there are daily guided tours.

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Advertising Feature THE ALDINGBOURNE Trust is one of this year’s finalists for the Sussex Business Awards 2019, having been shortlisted for the charity of the year award.

Enterprise and development manager of the Aldingbourne Trust, Michelle McKinley Bell, said: "We are delighted to have been chosen as a finalist for this award. As a charity, we support people to live independent lives providing real-life opportunities to develop their skills within a variety of social enterprises - opening doorways for employment within Sussex. We would not have been able to achieve our success without the support we receive from the local community and our corporate partners."

Join in the festive fun with the Aldingbourne Trust on Saturday, December 7, from 11am to 2pm, at our Creative Arts Studio, No73 Aldwick Road Bognor Regis, where we will be getting in the festive spirit with a charity fundraising Christmas Market in aid of the My Network project.

My Network co-ordinator Debbie Allsopp said: "THe Christmas market is an opportunity for everyone to celebrate their talents.

Members have been making items to sell and will be around on the day serving teas, coffees, cake, mulled wine and mince pies."

Students from our Creative Arts Studio have also been making goods for sale, so there will be a selection of Christmas gifts available to purchase, and a Christmas tombola offering the chance to win some wonderful Christmas prizes. THere are also tables available for rent at £10, so if you are crafty and would like to sell some items please contact Debbie on 01243 838539.

Our country centre is now busy getting ready for our Breakfast with Santa days on December 7, 8, 14 and 15. Prices start from just £6.50 per adult and £12.50 per child, to include a breakfast and a drink, and entry to the country centre and farm.

Santa is a very busy man this season, so early booking is essential for this festive breakfast. Visit our website: aldingbournetrust.org/ breakfast-with-santa for more information and to book your place.

We will also be offering a Christmas menu in our café from the November 26 to December 17, offering you the opportunity to treat a friend or family member to a festive lunch, or even organising a meal out for your team or work colleagues. Please contact the country centre on 01243 542075 or acc_reception@aldingbourne.org for a copy of the menu and more information on how to book.

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. 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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Send us your views! We always welcome readers’ letters. For space reasons, we ask that readers keep their letters to under 300 words and that they include their name and address for publication. We reserve the right to edit letters for space and legal reasons. Deadline is 5pm on Monday. They should be emailed to: news@sussexpost.co.uk & posted to: Post Newspapers Ltd, 63 London Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1DF.

A BOGNOR REGIS resident took his latest fundraising challenge head on.

Mike Saward shed his locks at Simply Hair, in Spencer Street, to raise money for Children In Need.

Mike had his head and beard shaved to raise funds to help towards his target to raise £1 billion over the next few years.

“I decided to start properly fundraising earlier this year,” he said. “THe first one I did was abseiling, I did a night one and a day one up in Crawley.

“I’m a former member of the Crawley Athletics Club.

I have been doing things for charity for years. I started in Eastbourne with the scouts when I was younger.

“I choose different charities each time. I look in the paper and see what’s going on.

“I worked in Butlins for 14 years in five different

departments, doing bits of everything. I’m learning to play the Trombone and the organ.”

During his lifetime, Mike has taken part in a range or fundraisers, including completing the London Marathon and cycling from London to Brighton.

He’s also jumped out of a plane and is already planning his next venture, a wing walk.

Paris Osborne, owner of the hair dressers, was entrusted with carrying out the head shave.

She said: “We do quite a lot of hair cuts for children who are doing it for the Princess Trust.

I don’t charge anyone doing it for charity.

“It’s really brave, I wish I had the bottle to do it! I have never done one for Children In Need before so this is nice. It’s nice to be part of it.”

STAR vocalist Rachael Hawnt is set to return to Slindon College to give another live performance as part of the college’s Christmas fundraiser.

Professional singer Rachael, a finalist in the BBC1 TV show All Together Now, will once again be accompanied by Ashley Cutler on the college's grand piano at the ‘Christmas

by Candlelight at the College’ event on December 19.

Headmaster Mark Birkbeck said: “We're thrilled to be able to spread some festive cheer while also raising funds for our sensory garden project.

“Rachael and Ashley are incredible performers. We are honoured to host them again for this special fundraiser.”

Last year, the event was held to raise money for the college’s playground project.

THis year they are fundraising for the new sensory garden.

THey aim to improve the current ornamental garden by developing it further into a sensory garden.

THis will help the boys to explore their senses and nature through sound, smell, texture, sight as well as being a calming place to relax and unwind.

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STUDENTS were given a free cycle check at one of the two cycle safety events at Felpham Community College.

THe days, held on November 6 and 8, were organised in association with West Sussex County Council and Bognor Regis Fire station.

Students received a free cycle check from Dr Bike, an accredited Velotech mechanic from West Sussex County Council, and were also given safety advice from the fire service.

THis included being offered free lights and reflective strips.

Ed Whiffin, assistant headteacher, said: “THis is the first year we have run this initiative and it was a big success with students.

“Student safety is of paramount importance to us at Felpham Community College and we have a large number of students who travel to and from school each day by bike.

“With the winter weather and darker mornings and evenings approaching, this was a great time to remind students about the importance of road safety and ensure they have the correct equipment they need.

“THank you to West Sussex County Council and the fire service for running the event, and to Bradley Electricals for donating the lights.”

Year 8 student Jayden Glithero said: “We cycle to school every day and in the winter it is hard work sometimes with the weather and darkness if we stay late for a school club or event.

“It was great to get a free bike check so we know our bikes are safe and free lights, I hope they run this every year!”

SUPPORTERS put on their favourite school-themed outfits and attended Get Bognor Social’s first fundraising event.

Many of the group’s 450 members attended the event, helping to raise almost £600 from tickets and the raffle.

One of the committee of organisers for Get Bognor Social, Helen Crewdson, said: “Our first fundraising event was a massive success.

"Lots of our members dressed up and we even had a cheerleader and a headmistress.

“A big thank-you goes to Shaun Mustard and Mustards restaurant, THe Laughing George Comedy Club run by Jennie Cooper, and Serkhan from THe Turkish Mezze in the Arcade for their support and generosity. And of course thanks to Tao for the room.

"Our raffle prizes were out of this world and the local support was phenomenal.”

Among the prizes available were Art Sessions from Artypeace and a family day pass from Amberley Museum.

THe group is now just £116 off its £2,000 target set by Stuart Pearson who will give £500 if they can raise the money by January, 2020. Once raised, the money will go towards buying minibuses and start free fundraising events.

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Having that fuzzy head and nauseous feeling the next day after overindulging on just one too many wines, bubbles, or maybe a few shots (mixing drinks is the worst cause for a hangover!)

The following morning, your body starts to crave the worst foods imaginable.

Greasy bacon baps, endless coffee, endless amounts of stodgy fully buttered toast!

Although it may taste great when you're feeling awful, it's not the best hangover food to feed your body. There are far healthier hangover food options that may actually help you feel better and recover far quicker so you can crack on with your day.

Plus, it may not be too obvious that you staggered into work barely able to stand without vomiting! Here's how: 1. Water It’s so simple, but it can't be emphasised

enough: Drink lots of water. You become dehydrated when you drink alcohol because it's a diuretic and causes your body to produce more urine.

This can be exacerbated when you drink more than a moderate amount of alcohol.

Hence why you wake up in the night after excessive consumption for a number wees!

Some of the most common symptoms of a hangover, such as headache, nausea, fatigue, can actually happen purely because you're dehydrated. Before you even think about food, chug some water.

If plain water isn't your thing, flavour your water with lemon or lime.

2. Avocado Toast Great news - Avocado toast is one of the best hangover foods out there.

Repeat: Drinking alcohol, especially in more-than-moderate amounts, leads to dehydration and loss of electrolytes like sodium and potassium.

Avocado is a good source of potassium, providing 14 per cent of the daily recommended amount. Plus, if you're craving greasy foods, the healthy omega 9 fats in avocado may help satisfy that craving. Have a thick doorstep of healthy wholegrain bread and top with some chilli

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3. Almonds Magnesium is needed to support an enzyme called alcohol dehydrogenase, which breaks down alcohol and eliminates it from the body. In addition, magnesium may help relax the head and neck muscle tension that can make your hangover even more painful.

One ounce of almonds (about 23) is an excellent source of magnesium, providing 21 per cent of the daily recommended amount.

4. Lentils Lentils are another good source of magnesium. One cup of cooked lentils provides 18 per cent of the daily recommended amount of the

micronutrient.

Try sipping on a simple lentil soup, which can also help with rehydration.

Lentils also provide fibre and protein, which can help keep you satisfied, and help you avoid eating an entire pizza!

Lentils also regulate your digestion, because you know the day after a few drinks your digestive system may suffer a little!

5. Bananas Bananas are one of the best hangover foods, and you probably already have them in your kitchen, which is a bonus.

Bananas provide a double dose of hangover-friendly nutrients via potassium and magnesium.

Plus, they're gentle on the stomach

and contain soluble fibre. That's because bananas, like all fruit, are disaccharides (two single sugars combined), which are easy for the body to break down.

One medium banana provides 105 calories, 12 per cent the daily recommended amount of potassium, and 8 per cent of the daily recommended amount of magnesium.

6. Ginger Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and is well-known to help soothe an upset stomach and nausea, which is commonly associated with a hangover.

Sip on a cup of ginger tea, add it into a fruit smoothie, or grate it into freshly squeezed juice or a warm bowl of soup.

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Kia E-Niro wins eco award at 2019 Carwow Car of the Year Awards FOLLOWING a hugely successful launch period for the e-Niro, Kia’s award winning all-electric car has once again shown its industry leading credentials by winning the coveted ‘Eco Award’ at the 2019 carwow awards. This win adds to the already long list of top tier industry recognition this year, such as winning both What Car? and Driving Electric’s ‘Car of the Year’, ‘Affordable Electric Car of the Year’ at the Auto Express Awards and ‘Game-Changer’ at the Autocar Awards.

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By Sylvia Endacott

Building has played central role in town's life A range of attractions and uses has made seafront site a focal point A SLIGHTLY different article this week, as I went to the Regis Centre recently to see the country and western show. THe theatre was full, which was good to see, but it made me think of all the changes that have occurred on this site, from its days as an open field which had a model train running on a track for visitors to enjoy.

Next came the Kursaal building, which was a very ornate building, with its distinctive domes. THis building was constructed in 1910 and opened on June 4, 1911. THe new proprietor was William Tate, who had financed its construction himself.

THe opening show was a musical entitled, Old Heidelberg. I wonder what that was about. THere was also a performance by the Royal Garrison Artillery Band. THis building was an extension of another of William Tate’s constructions, that of THe Arcade, which we still have today.

THis year we will see the installation of a blue plaque to commemorate William Tate and his buildings which became one of the most dramatic changes at that time on our seafront.

THroughout the years, it had name changes to THe THeatre Royal and became home to many entertainments within the large theatre, which could hold 1,000 people, a skating rink and Pierotland and also Palais de Danse, the Esplanade Club eventually used the premises and also another name, that of THe Rex, came into being – one of which is well known to many people in the town. THis whole construction was eventually demolished in 1975.

Today’s building was opened in 1980 and has also had many incarnations, such as THe Watershed, THe Alexandra THeatre, THe Hotham Arts Centre, and a wide variety of people and volunteers have been involved with its history.

THere have been many ups and downs in its history, but I thought I would just focus on the various uses of the premises. Reading the informative leaflet about the uses for the premises, it mentions museum display, and for a time there were stuffed birds from the Guermonprez collection in the main foyer, sadly long since moved to Portsmouth.

THere was also a large patchwork completed by the local WI. THere was a plaque commemorating the opening on an outside wall, but the wall and plaque have since disappeared. I wonder has anyone knowledge of the whereabouts of a round plaque unveiled

by Princess Alexandra?

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conventions held there in the 1990s, in the main hall. I can well remember being involved, as the personnel manager of Weir Electronics, which would advertise employment opportunities for school leavers and along with other major employers in the area. Employers and colleges from within the area came into the town to promote the opportunities available.

At another point I was involved with the local history society, providing history displays and selling its books and magazines at community events as the town was promoted by the Chamber of Trade.

Yet another period in the 1980s and 1990s saw the very successful clown conventions in the town using the main hall for various organisations to sell their clown goods and for services to be held. Also, many a pictures of all the visiting clowns was taken outside today's Regis Centre.

I have mentioned before how programmes either for events, or buildings can give you a perspective on various aspects of our history, so a look through my collection of these items was necessary. It is interesting to see how they have progressed over the years, from almost photocopied sheets to full-blown colour programmes.

Another of our local organisations to use the facility was the Ashley House pantomime members, who for years entertained locals with their shows around the 1980s. I do wish those advertising events would put the year into the date. I have many items with ‘June to October’ or January 6 but no year.

Yes, I know at the time you know which year it is, but historically it is difficult. THeir programme contained a large number of advertisements for local companies, which was good, and it is now interesting to see who was around and who has survived.

One of the largest advertisers was Lec Refrigeration, which closed years ago of course. In 1983, another panto event entertained us with Esther Rantzen as Aladdin.

Over the years, many top personalities have performed in the theatre.

In 1987, there were numerous events around the town to celebrate Bognor Regis’s 200th anniversary. One of these was A Knight's Dream, presented by the Bognor Regis Post newspaper of the day. It was on for two evenings in October and was raising money for the coronary care unit at St Richard's Hospital. It starred actors Khalid Aziz from the television and Jeremy Bullock from the stage.

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Very successful careers conventions were among the uses of the Regis Centre in the 1980s

f A view of the former Kursaal venue

f TV star Esther Rantzen appeared at the Regis Centre in 1982 scenes from various eras plus appearances by clowns. Sadly, that evening there was a bad storm and the theatre lost some of its roof.

A three-fold programme from, I think, 1992, shows events in the Alexandra THeatre and the Royal Concert Hall with events for adults, children and family groups, which has always been the case throughout the years.

THe Bognor Regis Operatic Society presented its excellent Guys and Dolls, and it has continued with regular presentations.

THere have been a wide range of large groups and many smaller volunteer groups using the premises. We have had a Bognor Regis Festival, wrestling and the Antiques Roadshow held there.

Today, the building is still recognised as a 1980s architectural construction.

THe Alexandra THeatre has seating for 357 people, also a 60-seat studio theatre alongside the studio and gallery. THe café has recently been opened up to be easily used by patrons. I am sure as you read this, many of you will say, 'She did not mention that event' and you will be correct because there has been so many uses of the premises. THere are so many memories and history and views of these premises.

f An eighties production at the Regis Centre

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Friday, November 15, 2019

It's David and Goliath in Cup MILES RUTHERFORD says Chichester City's FA Cup draw is a David versus Goliath clash.

The BetVictor South East side will play either Wycombe Wanderers or Tranmere Rovers in the second round after the draw was made at their Oaklands Park home on Monday night.

And the game will be shown live on BT Sport on Sunday, December 1, after being selected for broadcast.

Former Manchester United striker Dion Dublin picked Chi's No.40 ball live on BBC2 on Monday to guarantee City a trip to a third tier side.

Chi boss Rutherford, whose side play five divisions below Tranmere and Wycombe in the football pyramid, was delighted with the outcome as he looks forward to the biggest game in the club's history.

Rutherford told The Post: "Obviously we wanted a Football

League side and we got one. As a whole group we are just shocked to have made the second round of the FA Cup. "We still basically a County League side that has gone up last year and we're doing OK in Isthmian South East.

"We're not trying to make out we're a big club with lots of resources because we haven't.

"It is like a David versus Goliath match for us.

"And it is a real shock that we are doing as well as we are this year."

Chi, the lowest ranked team left in the competition, received a bye in the first round due to the demise of Bury.

Rutherford admits that the club have gone far beyond their expectations for this campaign their first since making the leap from the Southern Combination League premier.

He said: "The main thing for

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f City out the bag us this year was to stay up. We thought we were going to struggle with finances this year, which we would have, but at the moment we are most probably getting out of any trouble because of what we have done in the FA Cup so far.

"It has been massive for us, absolutely massive."

It has been a money-spinning run for City. They battled their way through six qualifying rounds of the Cup to reach the first round proper for only the second time in their history before the fairytale story continued with their ball staying in the pot to give them another payday.

Rutherford revealed without the cash that has come in from their Cup exploits they would have been reliant on the generosity of backers.

He added: "We were hoping to get favours in from people.

"Some people have helped us out over the last year or so, like James Lacey from A-Boss Scaffolding, while Adam and Andy Stallard have also been people who have put in a little bit of money to help us out, and without those people we would

be gone. It costs us a minimum of ÂŁ25,000 to ÂŁ30,000 a year to run at the level we are. We need ÂŁ30,000 to ÂŁ40,000 a year and at the beginning of this year we had ÂŁ20,000 and we were going to struggle.

"But we all decided we were going to get some money into the club, which is not easy, plus you're always going to the same people because they are people you know.

"We are not self-financing so at this level you have got to get good support in your club and we're doing a lot better this year.

"We need to get 200 people a game into the ground and we are hoping we can do that but you can't budget on that because you cannot be sure you will get that amount a week.

"We're home Saturday and we're hoping that some people come out and watch us because that's what it is all about."

The replay between the League One rivals takes place on Wednesday. If Wycombe progress the match will kick-off at 12.15pm at Adams Park. If Tranmere win it will take place at Prenton Park with a 3pm KO.

Sittingbourne (H) Tomorrow (Saturday November 16), at 3pm

Rutherford won't go changing CHICHESTER CITY boss Miles Rutherford will not be making team changes to try to protect his players in the build up to their massive FA Cup clash.

He has already learned the hard way that it does not work.

Sittingbourne visit in the league tomorrow before a Velocity Trophy clash at Haywards Heath on Tuesday (7.45pm).

Despite Wycombe or Tranmere awaiting when the next round takes place across the weekend of November 29 to December 2, Rutherford cannot afford to rest players.

He said: "We played a cup game (Velocity Trophy) against East Grinstead the other week in which we used lots of players that we were trying out and we suffered a 5-0 loss.

"We made a decision that night not to do that again. It's not right. You can't just bring in ten new players and play them.

"We are playing the same players week in, week out now and that is all we can do as you cannot change ten players each time.

"The squad of 16 to 18 players we have got we decided will play every game for the rest of the season.

"And hopefully, and I really do, that

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nobody picks up an injury before the FA Cup. I would really feel for them."

Chichester won 2-1 against Shoreham at Middle Road last night in the Sussex Senior Cup second round thanks to goals from Emmett Dunn and Ryan Peake. Mark Pulling replied for Shoreham.

City kept their unbeaten league record on the road on Saturday when they drew 2-2 at Sevenoaks. Frankie Sawyer put Oaks ahead before Matt Axell missed a penalty for City.

Kaleem Haitham levelled on 41 minutes and then gave City a 57th-minute lead but Sawyer's second earned the hosts a point.

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Chichester City Ladies leave Oaklands Park CHICHESTER City Ladies have played their last game at Oaklands Park - and are setting up home at Selsey's ground.

In a shock move, they have thanked the main club for allowing them to use the pitch for previous seasons but say it no longer feels like home and they need to move on in a bid to progress women and girls' football in the area.

The club will play their first game at the Bunn Leisure Stadium on Sunday, December 1, against Ipswich in the FA Women's Cup. A statement said: "Currently, all seven Chi City ladies and girls teams play in different locations which makes it difficult to have the desired ‘one club feel’. The club has a lot to offer with youth players continuously looking up to the senior players in the squad which made the decision easy for the committee to make this move.

"After an abundance of change from the previous season that took a lot of time and energy away from playing football, there has been unrest from the beginning of the season at Oaklands Park and it doesn’t feel like home anymore to the club.

"Company director Caz Henry-Evans has held this club together, alongside vicechairman Sam Ashton and the rest of the committee and they have no plans to go anywhere any time soon."

Chi have struggled in the National Southern Premier this season, losing 5-0 last Sunday to Plymouth, but are confident first team manager Sadie Blakely and her team of coaches has "a talented, young passionate squad" to work with.

The club will remain in the Southern Premier and keep the same name despite the switch.

The statement added: "This is an exciting move for everyone involved in the club as all youth and senior teams will train and play games in the same place allowing for players and fans to easily watch other Chi City games on the same day.

"All money that is spent in the ground on game days will feed straight back into the club to invest in more opportunities for women’s and girls' football in the future.

"The club cannot wait to move and will soon host their first home game at their new ground."

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Football PAGHAM head to Lingfield tomorrow (3pm) bidding to get kick-start their Southern Combination League premier campaign.

The Lions had plenty of the play against mid-table Little Common last Saturday but were unable to make it count as they lost 3-0 at the Oval.

Lingfield are three places above the second-frombottom Lions but seven points better off.

Common led through a 12thminute Nick Richardson strike against the run of play after Jake Heryet had tested the home keeper.

Pagham had handball appeals waved away while Toby Funnell stung the

keeper’s hands with a fierce 20-yard strike as the visitors trailed 1-0 at the break.

Second-half sub Cian Tilley had a lob cleared off the line but Common made it 2-0 on 64 minutes when Pagham lost possession in midfield and Sam Ellis beat keeper Tom Crook.

Five minutes later, Ellis wrapped the win up with a long-distance shot.

There was still time for Tilley, Lewis Jenkins, Lindon Miller and Heryet to all have decent chances but they could not find a consolation.

Selsey's match at home to Oakwood was postponed and they travel to Storrington tomorrow (3pm).

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Rugby JESS BREACH helped England Women begin their autumn series with a 20-10 win against France in Clermont-Ferrand.

Breach, from Chichester, started on the wing for the Red Roses as they won in France for the first time since 2012 in front of the passionate home support of Clermont Auvergne’s Sports Marcel Michelin.

Jessy Tremouliere’s penalty put France ahead but World Rugby Women’s Player of the Year Emily Scarratt replied from 30 metres out.

After a succession of driving mauls, the Red Roses got the first try when captain Sarah Hunter crashed over.

Forward pressure saw Hunter go over with help from Sarah Beckett to establish a 17-3 half-time lead.

Marlie Packer’s yellow card saw France get their first try as a break down the blindside was finished by Camille Boudaud. England went 20-10 ahead with eight minutes to go when Scarratt knocked over her second penalty.

England face Les Bleues again tomorrow at Sandy Park, Exeter (1.10pm).

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Darts HUNSTON Hares' Rob Misselbrook was the top man on the oche in week three of the Bognor Benevolent Darts League as his side beat Lamb Nomads. Results: DIVISION ONE : Legends 11 Newtown Amity 12; Hunston Hares 15 Lamb Nomads 5; Lamb Shankers v Little Legends - POSTPONED; Friary 'Z' bye.

MOTM - Gary Blackwood (the Legends) 16 & 26 darts [23.86 av]; Rob Misselbrook (Hunston Hares) 19 & 20 darts [25.06 av/ 1st leg 150 left in 15 darts].

DIVISION TWO: Aldingbourne Mavericks 11 Friary 'D' 11; Royal Oak 16 Chi Snooker Club 'A' 4; Pagham CC 'B' 11 Lamb 12; Lamb Chops bye. MOTM Ashley Clements (Royal Oak) 21 & 28 darts [20.45 av]; Nikki Tabberer (Pagham CC 'B') 22 & 24 darts [20.59 av]; Dean Ardener (Friary 'D') 26 & 27 darts [18.91 av].

DIVISION THREE: Richmond Resurrected 18 ASC 3; Chi Snooker Club 'B' 12 Richmond Rebels 9; Newtown Clubbers 9 Cabin 11; Railway Sleepers 13 Friary 'C' 8. MOTM - Mark H Todd (Railway Sleepers) 21 & 26 darts [21.32 av]; Dan Middleton (Newtown Clubbers) 24 & 25 darts [20.32 av]; Grace Austin (Richmond Rebels) 27 & 29 darts [17.89 av]; Tracey King (Richmond Resurrected) 29 & 32 darts [16.43 av].

Friday, November 15, 2019

Seven up as bottom side are sunk BOGNOR ran in seven tries without reply to make it three wins on the trot in Hampshire Premier with an emphatic 41-0 victory over basement side Farnborough.

The Purple and Greens followed up their narrow 7-6 success at Alresford with a big home win at Hampshire Avenue and are sixth in the table.

The tries were scored by Lee Balchin, Shaun Bailey, Luke Inkle, Paddy Burnett, Jeremy Newton, Chris Webb and skipper Josh Burgess.

Burgess was pleased with the way his side did not let the winless visitors get a toehold in the game.

He told The Post: “We started strong and the forwards were dominant at the set-pieces. “The backs also looked strong when getting the ball wide. It was hard work in the conditions but we controlled the game from start to finish."

Bognor have the chance to keep their momentum rolling tomorrow when they head to Eastleigh II, who are second from bottom with two wins from eight games.

Chichester got off to a flying start against London One South promotion hopefuls Medway but were 20-10 losers in Kent.

After a weekend off, Blues were quick out of the blocks as Ben Robson went over within 30 seconds and Stuart Baker converted.

The hosts replied immediately with a penalty to narrow the deficit in an entertaining and close encounter.

Medway added a converted try just before half-time to edge ahead and then added another ten minutes after the turnaround.

Chichester got back to within a score of their hosts when Baker added a penalty off the tee.

Medway kicked a 65th-minute penalty to nudge further ahead and that was how it stayed.

Defeat means Chichester sit eighth in the table.

Chichester are back in action tomorrow with a good chance to improve their points haul as they host Dartfordians.

The visitors are bottom of the table without a win in nine matches but with three bonus points on the board.

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Bognor Purples battled to a 36-24 victory over Fareham Heathens Colts as they preserved their unbeaten record.

Fierce Fareham pressure was repelled early on and excellent defence from Ben Brandon and Piotr Nowakowski turned the ball over to allow fly half Ben Woolnough to set up full back Owen Henton to go over for a try converted by James Billingham.

Fareham replied immediately as their huge ball carriers crashed through to level the scores.

Man of the match Charlie Jays instigated Purples’ try of the game with a line break before Ollie Page fed Billingham to speed over and then convert his own try.

Second row Harvey Henson barrelled over after he was released by scrum half Nathan Chitty and the metronome boot of Billingham extended Bognor’s lead.

Fareham responded with a try to close the half-time gap and added another after the break.

Bognor wrestled back the initiative after Woolnough's crosskick ended with a swallow dive finish from Page after good work by debutant Ben Tilley and Sam Towler.

Again the Heathens hit back but Arthur

Wright moved the ball into space and Harry Smith dived over in a corner following Bognor skipper Oscar Henson’s break.

From the kick off, Josh Galea’s catch and drive forward was given added momentum

by Stanley Wright and Jack Robinson before Jays picked up and crashed over to seal the bonus-point win.

The Greens were 41-24 victors over Farnborough Colts.

Lewis Decarteret dotted down for an unconverted try after good work from Bradley Smith and Jamie Foote straight from kick-off.

Farnborough hit back with a converted try but winger Woody Gilbert-Jones crossed as Greens replied with one of their own.

The visitors responded with two wellworked tries to lead 21-12 at half-time.

Bognor made changes and were back in the game after a Tyrone Makasi break led to a try but Farnborough added a penalty to go 24-17 up.

Bognor dug deep to turn the game. A second Decarteret score,converted by Kerr 24-24, was followed by a penalty from Kerr.

With 11 minutes to play, Bognor pulled away with tries from Alfie Spurle and Morgan Thomas, both converted by Kerr, for a final scoreline that flattered the winners.

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IT WAS not the six goals that pleased Jack Pearce most at Margate in a 6-1 win.

Nor the hat-trick that James Crane scored.

It was the way his side responded to conceding before going on to claim an emphatic victory on Tuesday night in the Isthmian Premier.

The Rocks recorded a seventh straight win - and ninth in ten games - despite being without skipper Harvey Whyte or Portsmouth loan star Brad Lethbridge (illness).

Dan Smith and Crane put Rocks 2-0 up by the 11th minute but Gate replied straight after the break through Adem Ramadan.

Boss Pearce said: "We started brightly, scored two beautifully executed goals and played some really good football.

"But for the last half of the first I felt we thought we'd won the game and just needed to play some pretty football.

"When you're 2-0 up and away the next goal is vital and they scored it in the 46th minute.

"We responded excellently and that was the most pleasing thing.

"In the early part of the season we would have folded but we were resolute, got back on top and managed to bang another four in.

"Craney went on and got a hattrick - and there are not many

defenders who get hat-tricks."

Goals from Ash Leigh, Crane and then Doug Tuck put Bognor back in command before Crane wrapped up his treble in stoppage time.

Crane skippered the side, starting at wing-back and then in the middle of a central defensive trio. Pearce added: "He was excellent for us."

Bognor only named two substitutes, including 16-year-old Michael Baker, who came on for Arron Hopkinson after he made his first start since returning.

Eighth-placed Rocks entertain Merstham tomorrow, who are 18th, and Pearce has challenged his side to reproduce the same level of performance.

He said: "The hard part now is to give Merstham the same respect as you give teams at the top because then you should be OK. "This league is very even and every team is capable of beating the other if they are not 100 per cent focused mentally on their application to the job.

"If we under-estimate Merstham we shall end up kicking ourselves but if we do play to our full potential I am quite confident we shall create more chances to score than them."

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Merstham (H) Tomorrow (Saturday November 16), at 3pm

Bognor feeling Brad all over BRAD LETHBRIDGE struck twice as Bognor made it six wins on the trot in all competitions with a 3-1 triumph over East Thurrock in the FA Trophy.

Doug Tuck was also on target on Saturday as the Rocks gained revenge for the 3-0 Isthmian Premier League defeat suffered earlier in the campaign.

Portsmouth's Lethbridge gave the hosts a ninth-minute lead after Tuck played him through on goal and he coolly rounded the keeper.

Thurrock levelled against the run of play in the 31st minute when Alex Clark was put clear and beat goalkeeper Amadou Tangara.

The response was almost immediate as Bognor replied within a minute after a cracker from Tuck.

The midfielder produced a curling finish into a top corner from the edge of the area and Bognor held the lead at the break despite a Sean Bonnet-Johnson strike bringing the best out of Tangara.

Lethbridge completed his brace for Bognor nine minutes into the second half.

He collected a pass from Joe Cook but still had plenty of work to do before he cut inside to bury a low strike.

Bognor had further chances to extend their lead but Tangara was called on before the whistle to prevent the visitors, who are also known as the Rocks, making it a nervous finish for Jack Pearce and Robbie Blake's side.

Pearce was happy with the performance which earned Bognor a trip to Tonbridge Angels on Saturday, November 23.

Kent side and regular Rocks rivals Angels are bottom of the National League South but Pearce knows they will provide a tough test.

He said: "If they were in our league, they would be in the top six.

"It will be a difficult game. We have been there before and won and we are capable of getting a result there.

"But it will be another very tight game.

They will think it's an opportunity for them to get some confidence back by getting a win and we see it as a way to see if we have improved enough to compete at that level."

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f James Crane joy | Pic: Tommy McMillan EVERYONE has been talking about my hat-trick at Margate but what people don’t realise is that when I was a kid I was a winger – until they quickly gathered I wasn’t very good at going past players!

I dropped back to centreback and full-back, and although I have had a couple of stints in midfield under Jamie Howell at Bognor, I count myself as a full-back at heart.

I have never scored a hattrick in men’s football and I was saying to the boys afterwards that it is a really nice feeling to score a goal.

Everyone makes out that defenders just want to defend – but that isn’t true. I am a defender and the best feeling I ever have in football is scoring a goal.

So to score my first was really nice and, obviously, when I scored my third one the game was over but anyone can see from my celebration that I was elated to say the least.

It was especially nice to do it as captain.

If you include games on the bench and in pre-seasons, I have played over 500 matches.

I captained the side when we didn't have a great year in the Conference South when I was 18, so to get the armband again with the skipper, Harvey, away was a nice feeling.

And to then score my first hat-trick with the armband on and the Bognor crest on the chest was lovely.

It's an honour to captain the club and am happy to do so when asked.

I am well aware there are different types of captains and I am different from Harvey.

I am very much a case of getting hold of players and will be the aggressor where I need to be - some people respond to that really well.

Harvey is really good as he has both aspects of captaincy.

He can be that shoulder to

lean on and be like 'come on lads let's buck it up' and put an arm around them when they need it but he can also toe the line as well.

I don't really have that nurturing approach, which is a bit ironic as I'm a teacher.

I don't have that nurturing approach in my football that I have in my job whereas Harvey does, which is why he is a great captain.

As you Bognor fans know, we're on a great run. I was talking to a mate and it's the best run the club has had in about eight years - which just shows the magnitude of it.

I think the big thing has been signing Joe Cook and Amadou Tangara. That has been massive for us.

We now have a keeper we can rely on and a centre-half who is a man-mountain at the back. Having two real pillars there, which we didn't have before they came, has been so good for us.

In every game where the keeper hasn't made a mistake we have gone on to win this season so it's not a shock we're now doing so well.

But the other thing is that Blakey (Robbie Blake) demands excellence all the time in absolutely everything that we do.

Whether we are training, warming up, or just putting the kit away, he demands that excellence and I believe he's instilled in us the trait to demand that from each other.

I think in our first few games we were just getting used to that and now everyone has bought into it and everyone demands excellence off each other. That comes from Blakey and that has been huge.

He demands so much from us and now he's getting us to demand it off each other so it was only a matter of time before we put a few wins together.

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