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POTENTIAL spending pledges of £2million, including money for Bognor Regis regeneration, have provoked clashes between councillors. Ruling Liberal Democrat and opposition Conservative members of Arun District Council argued as they
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In addition, a yearly £80,000 would go on a new commercial and acquisition manager. THere is also the £325,000 budgeted for the Pavilion Park scheme for Bognor Regis town centre. Council leader Cllr Dr James Walsh said: "THis is not a business plan or a delivery plan. THis is a high-level priority list. Still less, is it a budget. "THere are indicative figures in here to give people an indication of what it
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MPS could be debating a Yapton resident's call for more accessible housing in the new year. Cllr Amanda Worne is devising an e-petition on Parliament's website to gain national support for her campaign. THe Arun District Council member is working with the council's Conservative group leader, Cllr Terry Chapman, and Karl Roberts, its director of place, to ensure the petition has the maximum effect and leads to new planning laws. It needs 10,000 signatures to prompt a response from the government and 100,000 to be considered for a debate. Cllr Mrs Worne said at last week's full council meeting: "We want to get enough support to present the petition in Parliament when it has to be debated at length. We are now in the 21st century. "Why should it not be law for everyone to be treated equally even if you have a disability? "I am very optimistic and very hopeful, that with the support of officers and councillors, we will get this made law." As reported, Lib Dem Cllr Mrs Worne spoke out at Arun's planning policy subcommittee last month about the need for new homes to be adapted to become suitable for those who are disabled. Her comments were backed by the sub-committee's members. THey recommended a guide to provide accommodation suitable for older persons and people with disabilities should be considered in all relevant planning applications. It is to be used as a starting point, flexibly and is subject to the viability of developments.
THis led to a motion backed by council members at the full council. THis stated: "THis council supports the aspiration of increasing the proportion of homes which are designed to accommodate a person through all phrases of their life, otherwise known as 'lifetime homes'. "Simple changes should be considered for incorporation into designs to enable, not just the occupiers of the property, but their family and friends, to gain access within their capabilities. "As a result, this would create houses that could be visited by all irrespective of their ability." Among the changes to make properties inhabitable by all include higher plug sockets, wider door frames and access ramps to outside doors instead of steps. A long list of councillors from across the political parties spoke about their backing for the motion. Cllr Chapman said: "THis is a very worthy motion. I commend it to all councillors in this chamber. It is only one step in what will be a very long process." Cllr Francis Oppler (LD, Orchard) said: "It is so important we send this clear message of intent out to the wider community. Arun should lead the way for other authorities to follow." Cllr Tony Dixon (I, Aldwick E) said: "If we incorporate this into every house, that would make a heck of a difference." Cllr David Edwards (C, Aldwick E) said: "We should be working with developers to insist on what is needed. We should make it mandatory when they want to build in our district."
Festive illuminations will be switched on to brighten town CHRISTMAS lights are set to be shining again in Bognor Regis tomorrow (Saturday). THe town's annual festive illuminations will burst into life during a day of activities. Bognor Regis Town Council has installed new displays this year to bring extra sparkle to the High Street, London Road, York Road, Queensway and Station Road. THe switch on will take place at 5.30pm in High Street in front of the Arcade by the cast of this year's Regis Centre panto, THe Wizard of Oz, Spirit FM and Bognor Regis town mayor, Cllr
Phil Woodall. Before then, the fun will start at 1pm in the Regis Centre with four hours of Christmas Art workshops held by Bognor Regis Business Improvement District. Also at 1pm, and again at 2.30pm and 4pm, master storyteller Chris Day will be giving his interpretation of A Christmas Carol at the railway station. Father Christmas will be in his grotto at the station from 1pm as well. THe LED Fairy and a contact juggler with magic balls will also be performing on the concourse and in the town centre during the afternoon.
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f L-r: Arun District Council chairman Cllr Jeanette Warr, Norman Dingemans & Patricia Dingemans DECADES of service to Walberton has seen former councillor Norman Dingemans granted the highest council honour in the area. Mr Dingemans was conferred with the title of honorary alderman of Arun District Council at a special meeting. Just 12 previous members have been awarded the role since the council began in 1974. Mr Dingemans was presented with a framed certificate and a jewel at a special meeting as the council's current members applauded his achievements. He said: "It's been a privilege and a pleasure to serve as a district councillor, I have always been supported by the team and officers. "It's a great privilege to become an honorary alderman but I think we should have the same rights as a freeman of the City of London and be able to drive sheep
down Littlehampton High Street!" Mr Dingemans was elected as a Conservative to the district council in May, 1995, and was backed by his electors until he stood down in May this year. He first represented Walberton before his ward was changed to Walberton and Arundel. During that time, he was the council's leader between 2002-2006. His role as a cabinet member saw him responsible for customer services and economic regeneration. He also chaired numerous council committees as well as representing the council passionately in South Downs National Park matters. During his time as a councillor, Mr Dingemans supported the communities in his ward and helped countless charity and voluntary groups. Current council leader Cllr Dr James Walsh proposed the honour for Mr
Dingemans. He said Mr Dingemans had spent decades serving the public. THey began when he served in the Royal Navy and continued with Arun. He said: "Many of you, like me, would have known Norman for a number of years as a councillor for the council and will celebrate this as a well-deserved recognition of many years of service." Cllr Terry Chapman, the Conservatives' leader on the council, said he had known Mr Dingemans since 2007. "In all that time, he has acted in a cool, calm and collected manner. He was very steady in debates...and continued to make these very pungent, telling points. "He has worked assiduously for his ward and for the council." Cllr Martin Lury (LD, Bersted) said: "THis is a fitting tribute. Norman is a totally honorable gentleman."
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From page one But Cllr Shaun Gunner (C, Rustington E) said: "We are asked to note the financial impact of these targets. I note them well. "Of the (costs) we have got, these add up to ÂŁ1.7m When we remember the costs lost on the Pavilion Park consultation earlier this year, this new Lib Dem administration is six months in and costing the public ÂŁ2m. THat we know. Some of these are not costed. "Where is this money coming from? Will the administration be smashing open the piggy bank or will they be telling residents to pay more in council tax?" THe priorities were agreed at the full council meeting last week. THe six highest priorities include preparing Arun's response to the environment and climate emergency, delivering the local plan as well as developing a new planning framework and compiling a shortlist of projects to revitalise town centres. THe council's current aims - to deliver the best services, to support those who need help and to plan for the future will remain. Cllr Francis Oppler (LD, Orchard) said the strategy showed his party was using its first time in charge of Arun since the council was formed in 1974 to benefit the lives of those who live in it. "It is a great shame the Conservatives have decided to set the tone of the debate in the manner that they have and I certainly see the pantomime season
is upon us," he said. "I have witnessed a do nothing council that has allowed the town centres of Littlehampton and Bognor Regis to dwindle year after year after year. For over 15 years of regeneration plans for Bognor Regis, millions of pounds have been spent and what have we got to show? "What have you done - just inches and inches of paper. Not a brick laid on the ground. In 15 years, nothing at all." Cllr Matt Stanley (LD, Marine) said: "We are not a business. We are here to improve the lives and the quality of lives of our residents. "It is a set of strategies I'm very proud to be part of and I think it is a set of strategies that absolutely tackles the main issues in the district." Cllr Hugh Coster (I, Aldwick E) said a commercial manager was needed to help to overcome the future lack of government funding for the council. But Cllr Christopher Hughes (C, Barnham) said: "I have to say I am deeply concerned with some of the costs. "I feel they will impact significantly on the council tax payer and they are the ones who will pick up the bill for these grandiose schemes which have no real depth or meaning. Cllr Paul Dendle (C, Arundel) said: "THis vision is not really a vision at all because it's a fudge. It's a fudge which doesn't really give us anything except a huge expenditure bill. "If you are going to increase the wealth of our district, the last thing you should do is to tax people."
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CHRISTMAS lights are about to start sparkling again in a Felpham woman's front garden. Pam Evans will be bringing her festive display to life at 4pm today in aid of St Wilfrid's Hospice. THe lights will be switched on by the town mayor of Bognor Regis, Cllr Phil Woodall. Stacey Turner will be providing live music and Father Christmas will be bringing some fun for children. Pam will be staging her traditional competition to guess the number of lights which make up the display. She used 6,150 last year. THe visitors to her garden at 2 Mornington Crescent who make the nearest guesses will win some excellent donated prizes.
` Christmas carols CAROLS, glow sticks, festive cheer and fairy lights will brighten up Hotham Park this Christmas. Between 4.30pm and 6.30pm on December 1, Friends of Hotham Park will be organising the annual ‘Carols in the Park’, in association with Bognor Regis Rotary Club. Amazing Fire-dancing Fairy will be the perfect backdrop as visitors as they enjoy a glass of mulled wine or hot chocolate with mince pies. Everyone will then be asked to light up the bandstand lawn with their torches at 5pm as the Chichester City Band plays and everyone sings carols. THe band will finish playing at 6pm, when there will be the arrival of a special visitor. A spokesperson from the group said: “We’d love you join us for this free event, and remember to bring a torch."
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Key sites will be retained Kevin Smith kevin.smith@sussexpost.co.uk SITES crucial to the regeneration of Bognor Regis will remain with a council. Arun District Council leader Cllr Dr James Walsh said its stance to keep hold of the Hothamton and Regis Centre locations was unchanged. He told councillors last week: "THe council decision of July 18, 2018, was to 'reaffirm not making any commitment as landowner to enter into any binding legal agreements pursuant to the granting of any planning permission in 2018, for the regeneration of the Regis Centre and Hothamton car park sites under its freehold ownership'. THis position remains unchanged." THe council was also committed to compiling plans for the Sunken Garden and play area portion of the Hothamton site, off Queensway, without any flats. "THese proposals will not include any residential development and the health centre will not be affected by any of the plans put forward," he said. THis position dated back to November, 2016, and had been confirmed by councillors in the following February and March. He said at last Wednesday's full council meeting the chief executive, Nigel Lynn, had emailed the Sir Richard Hotham Project - which has received planning approval for its £90m regeneration ideas to state this position. Mr Lynn would be willing to meet
representatives of the project 'in order to make the council's position abundantly clear', he said. "THe council is focusing on the Sunken Garden options and a report will be taken to cabinet in spring 2020." Cllr Dr Walsh was responding to a question from the Cllr Mike Northeast (Lab, Courtwick): "Does he (Cllr Dr Walsh) understand that regeneration figures highly in the concerns of residents and that many feel we should get regeneration done, after at least 20 years and four since the consultation?" Cllr Northeast said the council's decision to abandon the previous Pavilion Park scheme for Hothamton opened the way for the Sir Richard Hotham Project to proceed. He called on Cllr Dr Walsh to 'agree that this project with full planning permission, fully drawn-up plans and funding is now the most advanced regeneration proposal and that councillors should have the opportunity to consider it on its merits and stage of development based on a level playing field'. Cllr Northeast also urged that a flexible and open approach by the project and Arun, within the context of the planning permission, was 'the most assured route' to a successful regeneration and also to other ideas being included in the plans. Among the proposals put forward by the Sir Richard Hotham Project are a 1,100-seat theatre and a hotel on the Hothamton site. For the Regis Centre, it envisages keeping the current theatre and creating a mixture of retail, leisure and flats around it.
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HOUSING developments could be putting Bognor Regis at an even higher risk of coastal erosion. THis was a concern outlined in an interim report published by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee. It warned that house building targets set by THe Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Ministers may be leading to councils allowing ‘inappropriate development in areas at risk of flooding and erosion.’ At a full Arun District Council meeting last week, Cllr Tony Dixon said: “Selsey to Pagham beaches, spit and tidal inlet is identified in the top 10 potential coastal change management areas (CCMAs), but is not designated in the Arun Local Plan. “Do you agree with me that the council should take urgent steps to designate Pagham as a coastal change management area? “If so, could this be achieved through a new development planning document?” At the meeting last Wednesday, cabinet member for planning, Cllr Martin Lury, said: “In terms of the first report by the select committee, I can confirm that the only strategic allocation in the Local Plan acknowledged to be at risk from coastal erosion or flooding is the West Bank, Littlehampton. However, as you will be aware, the provision of new flood defences to serve both the proposed and existing communities are proposed. “Of more concern is the potential risk from coastal erosion or flooding to existing communities. THe council over the coming months and years will have to consider how best to tackle these challenges having regard to the level of
resources available. “In this regard, the report published by Natural England into potential CCMAs is helpful and officers will consider it carefully, although it should be noted that they had no input into it and were not aware of it until its publication. “It is important to recognise that the suggested CCMA covers the Pagham Beach area, and not the development sites further inland. “Indeed as you will be aware, significant amounts of the existing residential development in the Pagham Beach area is actually built on the remnants of a former spit. “THe controlled breach cited in the Natural England report is a community-led proposal, and has yet to be implemented as the spit naturally breached in 2016. “THe shoreline management plan for this area is currently being reviewed and the relevant outcomes of this review will be brought before members in due course. “Any consideration of the need to designate this area as CCMA should follow, and not proceed, this review. “If, in due course, a CCMA is designated then this would be reflected in any subsequent Local Plan and its policies. However, these policies would in the main impact upon existing communities rather than any future development. “It may be helpful to raise the matter with the minister but with the objective of seeking funding to support the necessary research and analysis into the dynamic situation along the coast at Pagham. Analysing national coastal erosion risk mapping data from the Environmental Agency, Confused.com uncovered how Bognor Regis is at high risk, predicting that 131ft of Bognor Regis coastline is likely to be lost over the next 20 years.
Time to get skates on PLENTY of n-ice times are in prospect in Bognor Regis in the coming weeks. THe town's popular ice rink has opened to bring festive cheer to the seafront. THe ice skating on the prom attraction was opened by Arun District Council's chairman Jeanette Warr, along with Cllr Phil Woodall, the Bognor Regis town mayor, yesterday afternoon. THe attraction is back for its third year on the Place St Maur - and it promises to be better than before. Kara Cole, who is operating the rink with her husband, James, said: "We have bought 400 new pairs of ice skates for our stock of 500 pairs and a lot more new penguins so there are plenty for the skaters to push along." Improved decorations and accessories, such as carol singers and polar bears, will also add to the Christmas spirit. THis year's ice rink is the same size at 20m x 30m as the expanded version which was installed in 2018. It can accommodate some 150 skaters at the same time and will be open from 10am-9am daily
until January 5. About 13,000 people took to the ice last year. Kara said she and James were eager to return. "THe atmosphere at the rink is fantastic. THe people of Bognor Regis are just really cheerful. THey are so welcoming. It seems a bit better each year," she said. "We were extremely worried last year because of the other rink had just opened up the road (Chichester) but everyone still supported us so much it was really fantastic. "THe rink fits this site perfectly. THere are walkways either side and room for the chiller at the back. It is made for it." As well as the rink, plenty of other attractions are in place for those who prefer to keep their shoes on. THey include an arctic jump, new for this year, as well as an ice palace, grotto and a range of stalls. A covered seating area has also been added along with an expanded viewing platform for the rink. Kara added it was free to walk around the site and watch the skaters enjoying themselves.
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` Community Forest AN EMPTY shop in Bognor Regis town centre has been transformed into a community forest. THe premises at 7-11 York Road will host work by photographers and artists and details about town groups. Bognor Regis in Pictures will have a two-day exhibition this weekend. My Sister's House women's centre will stage a vision day for mums and daughters there on December 7 and the Big Blake Project will be present on December 14 and 15. Organisations featured at the unit will include Bognor Community Gardeners, Grandad's Front Room and Bognor Bike Hub. THe initiative is being staged by Bognor Regis Business Improvement District, Arun District Council and Butlin's.
` Seafront site PLANS for 49 flats on Bognor Regis seafront have been put on hold. Arun District Council has stopped consulting on proposals for the Beach Hotel and former Mud Club site at 2-4 Waterloo Square. It has told the applicant, B5 Ltd, a flood risk assessment needs to be submitted for the plan for the sevenstorey building, which has two retail units on the ground floor.
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Roadworks completed IMPROVEMENT works have been completed on the Rowan Way junction an accident blackspot. Work at the junction of the A259 Rowan Way with the Bognor Regis retail park’s access road, began on September 30 and finished on Monday. THe alterations are an attempt by West Sussex County Council to ease congestion at peak traffic times, particularly weekends, and is a response to a number of traffic collisions in the area. A county council spokesman said: “THe retail park regularly became congested when high traffic flows on Rowan Way prevented vehicles turning right from the shopping park’s exit. “THere was also congestion on the eastbound Rowan Way carriageway when high westbound traffic flows prevented road users turning right into the retail park. “THe new junction layout incorporates traffic islands to prevent right turns to and from the retail park. "Localised junction widening has also been included to accommodate other vehicle turning movements, particularly those of heavy goods vehicles." THe modifications also have a focus on making the route safer for members of the
Public walking or cycling. “Regarding the improved facilities for pedestrians and cyclists," the spokesman continued, "the southern footway in Rowan Way has been widened for shared use by pedestrians and cyclists, something raised by residents as a concern during the consultation process. “Cyclists now have an off-carriageway route between the A29 Shripney Road and the existing facility to the retail park’s west. “An uncontrolled pedestrian crossing point has been provided across Rowan Way to the junction’s east, utilising the new traffic island to provide a centre refuge. “As the works were only completed on Monday, it is too early to judge how successful they have been. "As with all road projects, there will be post-completion monitoring and we will gather feedback from road users.” In the lead up to the roadworks, a county council spokesman said: " THe junction improvement scheme is being carried out to improve safety and at the request of residents and businesses. "Officers have liaised with Bognor Regis retail park and its businesses over the best time of year to undertake the works."
Nursery wants permission to house seasonal workers A FRESH bid is being made to accommodate seasonal workers at a Pagham nursery. Cre8 has applied for a lawful development certificate for living spaces at Newlands Nursery for the summer employees. THe company has previously sought planning permission for the accommodation but withdrew its plans before Arun District Council made a decision. Mr Douglas Briggs, the firm's planning agent, said in a statement to Arun the nursery's owner,
Roundstone Group, had 149 full and part-time employees and 350 seasonal workers at 11 sites on the south coast. THose based at the nursery in Pagham Road would be housed in 31 caravans from April to July. "When there was no requirement for seasonal workers' accommodation, the site would not be occupied, the caravans would be removed and the use of the site as a caravan site would be removed from the site as soon as practicable," Mr Briggs stated.
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A NEW chairman has been elected for the West End Shops and Traders Organisation. Simon Goodale of GB Music Retail, Aldwick Road,has been elected as the new chairman of THe West End Shops and Traders Organisation, representing Bognor Regis businesses and attractions west of the pier. He said: “Our area of West Bognor Regis has a unique mix of independent shops, services and attractions with free parking, all in one place. “I am very excited to be able to play a part in promoting our West End."
` General election PARLIAMENTARY candidates for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton have been declared. In the election on December 12, there will be six candidates in the constituency. THey are: • Carol Jane Birch, Green Party • Alan Butcher, Labour Party • Andrew Elston, Independent • Nick Gibb, Conservative • David Kurten, UK Independence Party • Francis Oppler, Liberal Democrat Polling will take place from 10am7pm.
` Hall extension AN EXTRA meeting space is to be built at the Jubilee Parish Hall in North Bersted. Bersted Parish Council has been given planning permission for a side extension to the building off Chalcraft Lane and to convert a store to a hall.
Brand new benches for town's hospital Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk NEW benches at Bognor Regis Hospital are all thanks to a generous donation. John THomas Hawes donated a lot of money to various Bognor Regis charities, including the Saint Vincent dePaul Society. He wanted his legacy to be spent on the town’s residents. THree benches were handed over to THe Friends of Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital to provide additional bench space for the hospital. Brian Knight, chairman of Friends of Bognor Hospital, said: “THe Friends are delighted to have received the new benches which are outside the out-
Raising awareness for the homeless A BOGNOR REGIS man is shaving his head and braving 24 hours in the town’s streets to raise awareness for the homeless. Joee Nash, 30, will be taking on the challenge on December 14 to raise money for supplies for Stonepillow. “I’m going to step inside the shoes of the homeless,” he said. “I won’t have my phone or wallet, no luxury that can tempt me. “I will be spending the whole next day sat in the street. For a few years I have given to the homeless. Like most people, I’m aware of the issue and I feel this real regret, heartbroken, when I can’t help. “For the last couple of years I have
patients department. “THey are replacing three old ones that had seen the end of their life. THe new ones are recycled plastic and need no maintenance except a wash with hot soapy water. “Long may they stay and enhance the lives of countless patients and visitors.” THe presentation of the new benches took place on THursday, November 7. Present, pictured from left, were: Mary Chatterly, SVP vice-president, and husband Philip Chatterly; Ann Conlon, SVP; lead chaplain David Knight, NHS Community Foundation Trust; Brian Knight, chairman of the Friends of Bognor Hospital; Margaret Treacey, hospital volunteer; Marina Blake, hospital volunteer.
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wanted to do something around Christmas time so this time I have just gone full steam ahead and done it. “Being homeless and how people become homeless all ties in with mental health, another thing which I try and raise awareness of. Over the last few years, I’ve raised nearly £2,000 for mental health support. “Properly helping the homeless has been something I’ve wanted to do for a while. I want people to understand that being homeless is so complicated, it’s a complex situation. “THe plan is to do a head shave late afternoon when everyone is in town. THen once that is done, I’ll begin the actual 24 hours.”
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Awards night celebrates the best businesses from around the area Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk BUSINESSES from around Arun were rewarded at a special ceremony last week. Among the winners were the Aldingbourne Country Centre and Pinks Parlour. Owners of Mustards, in York Road, walked away with the highest accolade of the night, overall business of the year. Shaun Mustard, who runs the business with his brother, Craig, said: “I have to say it is an incredible achievement, even more so, being in business for only just over a year. Delighted is most definitely an understatement. “Our team have remained consistently dedicated since day one and Craig and I cannot be more grateful and proud of every single one of them. It is not just from us as owners and chefs, far from it, in fact. “THe team have made the restaurant the destination it is today. “We take great pride in the entire package of our restaurant, be it service, product, professionalism and cleanliness and I feel the awards are a fantastic result of that. “We strive to continue with the development and progression with every day that goes by. “Our next dream goal is to achieve an award for AA Rosettes, and feel the result of Friday evening will entice them to visit.” Arun District Council’s business development manager, Miriam Nicholls, hosted the evening alongside Andrew Ball, from Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Miriam said: “Once again, THe Arun Business of the Year Awards were inundated with nominations. “Both the quality and quantity grow every year and demonstrate how fabulous our business community really is.
“THere can only be one winner in each category but the judges were hard pressed to decide due to the large number of amazing businesses we have here in the Arun district. “THe delight of the room as each winner was announced shows how well deserved these were. Congratulations to all our winners and here’s to their success over the coming year. “We are already planning for next year and if you’d like to be involved in the Arun Business Partnership and the awards just email me: miriam.nicholls@arun.gov.uk” Pinks Parlour, Waterloo Square, walked away with two awards. Georgia Alston, business development manager, said: “We are delighted to have won two awards at the Arun Business Partnership Awards. “THe employer of the year award is a real achievement as we work tirelessly to support our team, as without those hardworking, dedicated individuals that make up our team we would be nowhere! We employ people furthest from the employment market, meeting their needs and helping them grow is really important to us. “THe marketing and promotions award is also a great accolade for us as an organisation. We always try to think outside of the box to create innovative and engaging marketing campaigns, so to be recognised was a real accomplishment! “Our founder, Katy Alston, also won business person of the year after we nominated her as a team! "Katy really deserves the recognition as she works incredibly hard ensuring we are always delivering our high standards and that our team and customers are happy!” THe full list of winners were: • New business of the year - sponsored by Hilton Avisford Park Hotel -
awarded to Pier Road Coffee and Art • Marketing and promotion - awarded to Pink’s Parlous • Customer care award - awarded to Barnham Opticians • Website of the year - awarded to Media Circus • Independent retailer of the year awarded to Gifts With Love • Training and development award awarded to Frame of Mind • Sussex by the Sea tourism award awarded to Bognor Regis Museum • Charity of CIC of the year - awarded to Arundel Museum H/C Radio Respect • Place to eat or drink award - awarded to Mustards H/C THe Vardar and Chez Moi • Business in the community - awarded to Woods Travel/ H/C Upfront Events • Business of the year up to five employees - awarded to Upper Crust • Business of the year 6-10 employees awarded to Barnham Opticians • Business of the year, more than 10 employees - awarded to S I Protech • Employee of the year awarded to Katie Alston, from Pink’s Parlour • THe Robert Warham award - awarded to Victoria Williams, from Upper Crust • Employer of the year awarded to Pinks Parlour • Overall business of the year - awarded to Mustards • Chamber award - awarded to THe Beachcroft Hotel • Chamber award 2, Britten award - awarded to Phil Mead, from Bognor Regis Rugby Club • ABP special award - awarded to Steve Cusack
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` Elmer Entertainers A FEW tickets are still available for Elmer Entertainers’ new show. Taking place tonight and tomorrow night, Our Kind of Music will be showing at Jubilee Hall in Shrubbs Drive, Middleton-on-Sea. Tickets are £8, to include a ploughman's supper. Doors open at 6.45pm, when a ploughman's supper is served, and the performance starts at 7.50pm. Phone Joyce: 01243 583298 or Rosemary: 01243 584254 for tickets.
` Christmas fair RESIDENTS of Aldwick can show their support for those who look after their community duckpond at a Christmas fair. From 10am-noon on November 30, the Aldwick Preservation Society has organised a day of fruit, cakes, gifts, books and refreshments. THere will also be a tombola and raffle. On the day, admission will be by donation.
` Stolen tools TOOLS have been stolen from a number of properties in the Post area. On November 6, a van was entered in Bassett Road and tools were stolen. Four days later, on November 10, a vehicle in Mons Avenue was reportedly entered and tools were stolen including a nail gun and Sestoll saw. THe shed had also been entered and a garden strimmer taken.
Friday, November 22, 2019
Church in eco-aware moves Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk
A CHURCH congregation in Middleton-on-Sea is ensuring it does its bit for the eco movement. St Nicholas Church, in Elmer Way, is hoping to become an eco-church, led by the parochial church council (PCC). THe aim is to show parishioners they are engaging in the ‘battle to save the planet’ that they believe was created by God, and worship each week. Parish clerk Gerbera Le Fort said: “We hope to get more support once people hear about us. “I wanted a scheme where the money was put in and eventually we could raise enough for solar panels. I know that’s a lot of work and could take years and years - but it’s my dream. “At the moment, we can’t even fit the stock in the church, so that’s another thing we are working on.” Having been sponsored by PCC, the church has progressed enough to bulk-buy A4 recycled paper, kitchen roll, recycled foil and liquid soap, so that they can refill customers’ existing plastic dispensers. THe products are usually available at the church’s coffee and fellowship mornings each Monday. As part of the church’s promise to their parishioners, they have outlined four main goals. “All communications will be on recycled paper. THis is almost twice the price of what we presently pay, we will try to reduce our usage by improving our technology. “We will buy recycled toilet rolls, which is more expensive.
“All recyclable waste should be placed in the container in the kitchen clearly labelled for that purpose. “THe use of plastic cups will cease. Even disposable paper cups and plates should be limited as we have yet to see the technology to ensure all recycled material is put to good use.” THe Rev William Marston said: "For some time, we have been eco-aware. "Just recently, we made a commitment to even greater efforts, with a broad range of initiatives, from re-cycling plastics to buying re-used products. "We learn with interest of other people's initiatives, and seek to join in wherever possible. "Across society, there is an ever increasing move to be eco-aware, and we see it as being based in using well the resources entrusted to us by God." THe church hosted a Christmas fair on Saturday, giving people not only the opportunity to visit Father Christmas, but also to explore the THink-eco shop. Visitors were encouraged to measure their carbon footprint, sign up for the Sussex Pledge, and learn their new 6Rs, all related to sustainability.
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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, I HAVE just read the article by Sylvia Endacott and printed in your edition of November 15. Although the Kursaal, which was renamed the Rex, was mentioned, the article concentrated mainly on the Regis Centre, its opening and it being an example of 1980s architecture. Many agree with me that, on the whole, the architecture of that decade was not particularly noteworthy! Even more agree that the entirely outof-character Fitzleet House does not deserve the defence of those who praise
it as an example of architecture of the sixties. THere are those, likewise, who argue in favour of so-called 'progress' but Bognor Regis is fast becoming an unattractive concrete jungle with hardly anything left of historic interest to attract visitors, contrary to many other seaside towns. Among much else, we have even lost the very premises occupied by King George V during his convalescence, despite his time here resulting in us acquiring our Regis tag! So many local people have such fond memories of the Rex and all it had to offer. At least we have retained THe
Arcade but the Rex itself was such a majestic building which enhanced our seafront, one which is now nothing to be proud of. Even if the Rex needed extensive maintenance, would this not have been cheaper than demolition and the restructuring of the site? To what benefit? THe same idea applies to much of our town, which sadly now has no true character. Linda Smalley, Cavendish Road, Bognor Regis
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James is named as best young musician in West Sussex contest A TALENTED Bognor Regis musician has won a countywide prize. Cellist James Dew was chosen as the winner of this year's West Sussex Music Award competition. THe 17-year-old impressed the adjudicators, Peter Hewitt and Jonathan Willcocks, the former head of junior studies at the Royal College of Music and the Royal Academy of Music respectively, with his performance. THe final of the contest, formerly the Malcolm Sargent Competition, was held at the Regis School of Music' recital hall on Sunday. THe event is in its 24th year and has acted as a springboard for several professional local musicians in the past. James' mother, Michela Cocolin, said: "James has also successfully auditioned for a place in the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain 2020.
"In 2019, he had performed with the NYO at some of the most prestigious concert venues in the UK and abroad, including the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, which was televised on BBC Four, and the Young Euro Classic Festival in Berlin." James has described playing at the Proms as his most memorable experience to date and an 'incredible feeling'. THe NYO Orchestra for 2020 has 164 members and is the world's biggest orchestra of teenage musicians. In the music award final, James's fellow contenders were Sogo Aihara, piano, Jenji Luc, cello, and Brendan Connellan, French horn. Pianist Millie Mazzone, was the reserve finalist. THe competition was organised by Dulcie Knapman and the Friends of the Regis School of Music.
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Friday, November 22, 2019
Tree recycling ONE of the simplest, greenest and most charitable ways to dispose of your Christmas trees this year is to get involved in St Wilfrid’s Christmas tree recycling scheme. St Wilfrid’s team of volunteers will collect your tree from your home and ethically recycle it for you from January 6-20, 2020, in return for a donation to the hospice. You can decide the level of donation you give. A full list of post codes served is available on the website. Alison Moorey, chief executive of St Wilfrid’s Hospice, said: "St Wilfrid’s is
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there for patients and their families all day, every day of the year. "So while we are all enjoying some festive cheer over Christmas, our nurses, chefs and housekeeping staff will be doing their bit to give patients and their families the best Christmas possible." By having teamed up with Chichester District Council and the Woodhorn Group, St Wilfrid’s will be providing your tree with new life as organic mulch, feeding the Christmas trees of the future. You can register your tree online at: stwh. co.uk/christmastrees or call: 01243 755827 to find out more.
f L-R: Christopher Timothy and Rupert Green
Charity funds COVERS has donated more than £100,000 to local hospices over the past five years as part of its Help for Hospices initiative. This year, Covers contributed £27,000 to 12 local hospices. The sum was presented to EastEnders star and charity patron, Christopher Timothy, by Covers’ chairman Rupert Green. The funding will be allocated among the 12 charities, providing care and support to patients and their families. The charities that have benefited from Covers’ generosity over the last five years include St Peter and St James Hospice and Continuing Care Centre, Hospice in the Weald, Martlets Hospice, St Barnabas Hospice, Chestnut Tree
House, Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice, Countess Mountbatten Hospice Charity, Rowans Hospice, St Wilfrid's Hospice, St Catherine's Hospice, Naomi House and Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice. Mr Green said: “Supporting the hospices in our region is the principal way we as a company contribute across the communities we operate in. "We are delighted that our donations of more than £100,000 continue to help the incredible work they do to care for patients and their families. "The hospices provide expert and caring support at the end of life which we know from personal experience makes that time much more bearable for them and their loved ones."
FROM Monday, December 2, opposite sex couples can give their notice of intent to form a civil partnership. The signing of the schedule or a ceremony can then take place from New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31. A civil partnership is a contract which must be signed in the presence of two witnesses, whereas, legally, a marriage must involve a ceremony with public declarations by both parties. For the past 15 years, civil partnerships were exclusive to same sex couples, as until the introduction of same sex marriage in 2014 there was no other way to formalise their relationship as only opposite sex couples could marry. Lesley Sim, head of libraries, heritage and registration at the county council, said: “The announcement of civil partnerships for opposite sex couples is great news and allows people who wish to show their lifelong commitment to their partner to do so without having to have an official marriage ceremony. “Our registrars are ready and waiting to perform civil partnerships and help more people create a union that is just right for them.” The West Sussex County Council ceremonies team is available to give couples further advice and take bookings. There is still availability for couples to book a notice of intent on Monday, December 2, for a civil partnership to take place on New Year's Eve. To find your nearest registration office, visit: westsussex.gov.uk/registration
f St Wilfrid's shop at Christmas in South Street, Chichester
Double the number of sexual assaults AS MANY as 35 rapes are reported to Sussex Police every week – more than double the number from 2014. The figures were shared by Chief Constable Giles York during a performance and accountability meeting, and were described as ‘staggering’ by police and crime commissioner Katy Bourne. Mr York stressed to Mrs Bourne that the majority of the cases involved people known to the victims, adding: “This isn’t strangers jumping on people in the street or in a dark alley. That’s still incredibly rare. “This is often a relationship that has taken an unwelcome turn.” Mr York was talking about the work of the force’s sexual offences investigation trained officers and staff – a team set up a year ago to support victims of rape and other serious sexual assaults. In the past year, they have helped more than 1,500 people and the chief constable said the team’s work had been fundamental in giving victims the confidence to report assaults. Mrs Bourne said people would be ‘pretty shocked’ by the figures, which were up from 2.3 per day in 2014 to 4.8 per day this year. With sexual assaults still the most under-reported of crimes, she asked Mr York if he expected the figures to rise even further. He said the increase in reported
assaults in Sussex matched the national trend but it was difficult to say if it would increase further. He acknowledged that, if he had been asked about the figures seven years ago, he would not have predicted such a rise. Mrs Bourne asked if the formation of the team had led to an improvement in the quality of evidence and cases put to the Crown Prosecution Service. Mr York explained that the team’s aim was to put the victim at the heart of each investigation, to make the often intimidating process more bearable and allow officers to coax out more information and, hopefully, achieve results. He said: “Rather than sitting across a table with a microphone between two people, what we try to do is make the victim as comfortable as possible so they’re as confident as possible to be able to tell us some of the really traumatising details that they might have suffered. “That’s where that consistent relationship may help to elicit even more evidence for us because sometimes victims might find it hard to tell us everything, to actually face up to everything that’s happened in the first instance.” Report by Karen Dunn, local democracy reporter
f Louise Goldsmith and Deborah Urquhart at Westhampnett Solar Farm | Pic: Darren Cool - dcoolimages
Council's solar farms generate more energy than is expected By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk SOLAR farms developed by West Sussex County Council are generating more clean electricity than expected and delivering greater than predicted environmental and financial benefits. Tangmere solar farm, the first of its kind to be developed by the county council under its energy strategy, has just celebrated its fourth birthday and continues to out-perform original predictions. According to generation figures for the 2018/19 financial year, the 5MW solar farm produced 5,267 MWh of clean electricity and prevented the release of 1,843 tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. This was enough additional clean electricity to power a further 108
homes and bring in £52,000 in extra income. The performance of the 7.4MW Westhampnett solar farm, opened on a former landfill site in October, 2018, is also well on track. It generated 1,775 MWh of clean electricity in just a few months, delivered a 545-tonne carbon saving and a financial return five per cent above predictions. Westhampnett is the first publicly owned solar farm to be built with large on-site batteries which store surplus electricity, which is fed into the grid when needed. The batteries help to balance supply and demand on the electricity grid, a service which provides additional income to the council. Mr Steve Read, acting executive director for place services, said: "We aim to lead by example by generating
clean energy and improving the energy efficiency of our own buildings. "We already generate more renewable electricity than we use in carrying out our core county council functions, excluding schools and street lighting, and expect to increase this generation capacity further as more projects come on stream in the years ahead." In addition to its large solar farms, the county council is coming to the end of its programme to install solar panels on more than 80 schools. These installations will reduce overall annual carbon emissions by 1,300 tonnes and, on average, save £2,000 off each school’s annual energy bill. For information on making a climate pledge, visit: westsussex.gov.uk/ campaigns/make-your-climate-pledge/ or email: WSClimatePledge@westsussex. gov.uk
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` Hospice event ST WILFRID’S Hospice is inviting people to go along and remember loved ones at their traditional annual remembrance event at Chichester Cathedral. Starting at 6pm, with free entry on Sunday, December 9, this service of readings and traditional carols by the Cathedral Voluntary Choir involves lighting a candle in memory of a loved one. It is a reflective, yet uplifting service providing an opportunity for comfort and quiet contemplation. Speaking in December last year, Nikki Barrett a former patient’s daughter said: "Last Christmas my dad died at St Wilfrid’s, only 16 weeks after my mum had died there. "Our sadness was overwhelming and much of that time was a blur. But St Wilfrid’s helped steady us. The nurses, the housekeeping team, and the catering staff – all of them were there providing care and support when most people are at home enjoying time with their own families. "They cared for Dad - and for us – making sure that we could spend one last special Christmas together with him." For more infromation, visit: stwh. co.uk
Friday, November 22, 2019
Time to take ID to the tip By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk
RESIDENTS are being reminded that they will need to take ID with them when they visit a West Sussex household waste recycling site from next month. The new system is designed to save West Sussex taxpayers £250,000 per year by ensuring the sites are used only by those who pay for them. Householders will need to prove they live within West Sussex by showing a form of ID such as a driver's licence or council tax bill. The scheme has been introduced due to the high number of people travelling across county boundaries to recycle and dispose of their waste. The council says this has a significant impact on waste disposal costs, which ultimately falls on West Sussex taxpayers.
Surveys have shown that an average of one in ten people using sites closest to the county borders live outside of West Sussex. All sites in West Sussex (except East Grinstead) will be restricted to West Sussex residents from December 1. The new policy will be enforced through identification checks at entrances to confirm the site visitor pays their council tax to West Sussex. People will need to show one form of identification, such as: • Current driving licence (photo card or paper licence) • TV licence - less than a year old • Council tax or utility bill - less than a year old Further details about the changes can be found when visiting HWRSs and online at: westsussex.gov.uk and recycleforwestsussex.org
` Winter planning WEST Sussex County Council’s Health and Adult Social Care Select Committee will discuss winter planning arrangements at a meeting next week. The committee will meet on Wednesday, at County Hall, Chichester, from 10.30am.
f The stars of the panto at the Alexandra Theatre
Santa goes over the rainbow to raise money for charity PANTOMIME characters from over the rainbow in Bognor Regis will be visiting Russells Lifestyle Store in Birdham, near Chichester, to raise money for charity. Taking place in the specially built Christmas cabin at Russells, ‘Santa’s Over the Rainbow Storytime’ will see Santa and Mrs Santa being joined by Dorothy and the Good Witch of the North from the Bognor Regis's Alexandra Theatre’s forthcoming pantomime, The Wizard of Oz, for stories and cookies. The event will be in aid of The Sussex Snowdrop Trust, a childrens’ charity providing nursing care at home, for children who have a life-threatening or terminal illness. Russell's owner Lesley Phillips said: "We are delighted to be hosting another fundraising event for the Sussex Snowdrop Trust. The charity does such vital work with very sick children and their families. "This time of year it can be especially
difficult for little ones who are so poorly so it has always felt right to us to host a Christmas-related event. "We are very grateful that Santa can make time to visit us – it is such a busy time for him – and also to the Alexandra Theatre for agreeing to let Dorothy and the Good Witch from this year’s pantomime, The Wizard of Oz, come along and help weave some rainbow magic." Starting at 11am and running until 5pm, booking for Santa’s Over the Rainbow Storytime is not required and entry is by donation to the charity. Bev Berridge, director of the Wizard of Oz, said: “We are delighted to support such a wonderful charity and, of course, to work with Mr and Mrs Claus. We hope that they will come and see our production after Christmas Eve when all their work is done.” The Wizard of Oz is at the Alexandra Theatre from December 11 to January 4.
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Friday, November 22, 2019
CHICHESTER CINEMA AT NEW PARK
November 22-28 LE Fête Du Cinema, the French Film Festival at Chichester Cinema at New Park, has no less than 20 films from November 8–December 8, this week’s francophone choices (4 French films for 3 deal) including Le Brio, a comedy starring Daniel Auteuil as a brilliant, provocative law professor who is forced to mentor a student preparing for a contest in order to redeem himself. A courtroom drama unfolds in Conviction, as it follows the nail-biting murder trial of law professor Jacques Viguier for killing his wife. Or did he? And where is the body, the evidence? Jean Paul Gaultier, the fashion designer, has his crazy world on view in Gaultier – Freak & Chic, the documentary taking a look at the enfant terrible of French fashion. Catherine Deneuve, seen in Freak & Chic, is the star of Farewell to the Night, Muriel distraught when her grandson signs up as a jihadist, pretending to go to Canada but, in reality, Syria, with Lila, his girlfriend. Don’t miss either By the Grace of God, François Ozon’s powerful film is based on true facts, the 2019 conviction of Cardinal Barbarin of Lyon for concealing the conduct of a Catholic church father who abused children in his care. Helen Mirren and Ian McKellan star in The Good Liar, career con artist (McKellan) not believing his luck when he meets wealthy widow Betty (Mirren). But does he change his tune on taking all her money when he moves into her home? Or is he a diehard swindler? Michelle Williams and Julianne Moore, in After the Wedding, meet in New York, but have they met before and where? The polar opposites (Williams plays a charity worker, Moore a wealthy media type) discover their past and present. But do they mesh in any way? Every day, Fails rides his skateboard across town
and goes to take care of a house that isn’t his own. Occupied by a white couple, Fails claims it was originally built from scratch by his grandfather, “The First Black Man In San Francisco”. Find out who can call the house home in this poetic, picturesque ode to the title city. The bulging winter programme of Performance events includes Hansard, starring Lindsay Duncan and Alex Jennings as a warring political couple (NT encore, Nov 23), the irresistible classic film, Singin’ in the Rain (part of a musical four for three deal, Nov 23), the National Theatre Live performances of Fleabag (Nov 26) and Present Laughter, starring Andrew Scott (Nov 28, Dec 7). Have a look at the forthcoming Education Department’s Focus on Film, Illusions and Games: The Cinema of Jean Renoir (‘The greatest of all directors,’ Orson Welles), not to be missed (Nov 29, 6pm, £6.50) and many more events. https://chichestercinema.org/content/ education-at-new-park Chichester Cinema at New Park, New Park Road, Chichester PO19 7XY Box office: 01243 786650 www.chichestercinema.org
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Animation, Fantasy, Musical Screened at Picturedrome Cinema RETURN to Arendelle and reunite with Frozen’s enchanting cast of characters for a magical tale filled with adventure, discovery, and mystical dangers. After reclaiming her rightful seat upon the throne in the final scenes of Frozen, Elsa is drawn north by a strange calling that encourages her to leave the safety of Arendelle and into a mysterious land filled with unknown dangers and remarkable revelations. Once again joined by her plucky sister, Anna, and trusty companions, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven, Elsa bravely embarks upon an epic journey of self-discovery filled with tears, cheers, singalongs, and action aplenty – but will she uncover the answers she seeks in this autumn-bound land? Or will the source of her calling threaten all that she has fought for? After capturing the imaginations of film fans of all ages before going on to become the highest-grossing animated picture of all time, anticipation for a Frozen sequel has been heating up for the past six years. Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff and Josh Gad reprise their roles, and Academy award-winning directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee return to the helm. In Frozen, Elsa feared her powers were too much for the world. In Frozen 2, she must hope they are enough.
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 song 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.
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Friday, November 22, 2019
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MATTHEW WARCHUS directs Andrew Scott (BBC’s Sherlock, Fleabag) in Noël Coward’s provocative comedy Present Laughter. As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Garry’s few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and soul-searching. Captured live from The Old Vic in London, Present Laughter is a giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness.
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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 is 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 the 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, including Jon
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Friday, November 22, 2019
THE POST'S TOP 20 THINGS TO DO & SEEthis week
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Theatre. The Lovely Bones. The international best-selling novel by Alice Sebold has been adapted for the stage by Bryony Lavery, who has previously adapted a number of works for Chichester Festival Theatre, where the drama will be performed from November 26-30. Tickets priced from £10 - £35 are available online at: cft.org.uk or call 01243 781312.
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Music. A Christmas Spectacular. Led by students from the University of Chichester, members of Chichester Rotaract Club are presenting a free concert of festive musical treats, ranging from carols to more popular musical items. The concert, at The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop Otter Campus, College Lane, is on November 28, at 7.30pm. There is no need to book and donations are requested in aid of the club's charitable aims.
Music. The Big Band at Christmas. Hosted by the Regis Centre, the show promises all your favourite Christmas songs given the dynamic big band treatment - from Glenn Miller, Sinatra, Basie, Nat King Cole. Tickets at £17.50 are available from the box office in Belmont Street, Bognor Regis, in person, by calling 01243 861010 or online at: alexandratheatre.co.uk for the show on November 24, 7.30pm.
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Poetry. Richard Hawtree. Heading the bill at Open Mic Poetry at New Park Centre, Chichester, November 27, is Surrey-based published poet Richard Hawtree, who has lectured at the University of Surrey and will be treating audiences to poems from his first collection. Entry to the event in the venue's Jubilee Hall, in New Park Road, is £4 on the door. For information, visit: chichesterpoetry.simplesite. com or call 07813 244731.
Event. Yum Foodie Saturday. A celebration of food, a place to gather, eat and chat about all things scrummy. Find innovative and creative food producers, chefs and makers who want to tickle those tastebuds with what they are passionate about. Join the event at Drapers Yard, 16 The Hornet, Chichester, on November 23, from 10am–4pm.
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Event. Ice skating on the Prom. The Bognor Regis Ice Rink is back for 2019, bigger and better on a traditional-style rectangular 30m x 20m rink space where the whole family can enjoy skating every day, 10am9pm, until January 5. In addition to the rink, there are Arctic Jump trampolines, children’s rides, Christmas market huts, a German-style swing grill and a bar. Tickets are available on arrival but online booking is advised at: iceskatingontheprom. co.uk
Event. Christmas Fayre. Come and support the volunteers who look after Aldwick's Duck pond at this event which will feature a tombola, raffle, seasonal plants and fruit, cakes, gifts, books, white elephant stall and refreshments. Aldwick Preservation Society is hosting the event at Willowhale Community Centre, 90 Pryors Lane, Rose Green, Bognor Regis PO21 4JF on November 30, 10am to noon. Admission is by donation.
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Music. B.E.L.L.A. A personal tribute to three iconic jazz and blues artists: Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Amy Winehouse. This sophisticated evening of live entertainment at The Waverley at Marine Drive West, Bognor Regis, is on November 23, from 8pm. Tickets at £10 can be booked through the venue's website.
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Theatre. Oh Yes Oh No - Louise Orwin. The Showroom at Chichester University's Chichester campus is the venue for a surreal trip through female sexuality and violence,
uncovering the power of asking for what you want. The show is on November 28, 7.30pm. Tickets, at £12, are available from: theshowroomchichester. co.uk
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Music. Percival Elliott. Join Percival Elliott at The Hothampton Arms, London Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1PR for a night of music, entertainment and merriment as they celebrate the release of their new 10-inch vinyl. Support from Bella Estelle. Free entry on November 22, 7pm-11.30pm.
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Event. Selsey Christmas Lights SwitchOn. Selsey Town Council’s Lantern Parade will be at the centre of this years’ Christmas celebrations on November 30. Children can collect their free lantern bag from 4.30pm at St Peter's Church. The parade leaves at 5pm, led by the local coastguard crew and the Lions Club Santa sleigh. Celebrations will continue throughout the evening with shops staying open late, the switchon of the tree lights and Selsey Community Choir leading carols.
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Event. Christmas Fayre. Step into a world of festive delights at Arundel Museum's Christmas fayre in the inspiring surroundings of the museum in Mill Road and find unique gifts made by local artisans for family and friends. You can also enjoy a delicious cake or two, available in the museum cafe area. The event is on November 23, from 10.30am-4pm.
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Music. Grayshott Folk Club. On November 29, at Grayshott Village Hall (GU26 6TZ), two new acts will be introduced to club audiences. The first is an Irish/ Celtic trio, cua, whose reputation for wonderful live performances precedes them. She is a real prospect for the future. Tickets at £15 from Des O Byrne on 01428 607096 or visit: grayshottfolkclub. co.uk
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Music. Christmas Concert with Stile Antico. St Nicholas Church, Arundel, is the venue for an evening of glorious Tudor period Advent music by one of the world's finest ensembles. Tickets for the concert on November 30 are priced from £25 - £50 and include a champagne interval. They are in aid of the Friends of Sussex Hospices and are available from: stileantico.co.uk
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Art. Oxmarket Centre of Arts. The next series of exhibitions at the centre in St Andrew's Court, off East Street, Chichester PO1 1YH, until December 1, feature a range of artists. Creative Coverage Winter Exhibition features paintings including those by Ingrid Skoglund, Danny Mooney, Jennifer Wright, Lisa Bartlett, Lin Knott, Miranda Pender and
Suzie Hall's ceramics. Nancy Goodens, ‘Sea Glass' comprises a series of seascapes in fused glass. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 4.30pm. Free admission. Further information on 01243 779103.
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Event. Glitter Ball. Care for Veterans charity is hosting a glittering evening of dinner and dancing at Fontwell Park Racecourse, Arundel Road, Fontwell, BN18 0SY on November 23, 6.30pm-midnight. Tickets are £59 each (includes welcome drink, three-course dinner, a half bottle of wine per person and entertainment) and can be booked by contacting Christine on 01903 218444 or email: christine. gillott@careforveterans.org.uk
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Film. Wild Rose. Glasgow grit meets Nashville swagger for a funny and touching musical drama for the latest Slindon Film Night, on November 26, at 7.30pm. Starring Jessie Buckley as Rose Lynn singing with passion, Julie Walters as her mother, Sophie Okonedo her champion, the benevolent Susannah, and Jamie Sives as Sam. Ticket sales will benefit the venue, Coronation Hall BN18. Call 01243 814735 or email: slindonlife@slindon.com to book seats at £5 or pay at the door.
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Event. St Richard's Christmas Fair. Lots of traditional favourites are in store for visitors to Mosse Memorial Hall, St Richard's Way, Aldwick, on November 30. School choirs will add to the festive atmosphere while shoppers can browse stalls including cakes, home produce, toys, jewellery and toiletries, bric-abrac, books, sweets, games, tombolas and a grand raffle. Father Christmas will be in attendance and refreshments will be available throughout the event, from 10am-2pm.
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Talk. Lubrication in Moderation. A talk with a topical slant for the festive season will be given by Dr David Muggleton in the latest of the programme of evening talks and film shows held at West Sussex Record Office. The illustrated talk's sub-title is 'On the trail of Ye Ancient Order of Froth Blowers in West Sussex'. Booking in advance is essential for the event, at 3 Orchard Street, Chichester PO19 1DD, on November 26, at 7pm. Tickets are £8 and include light refreshments. Call 01243 753602 for details.
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Theatre. Here Endeth the First Lesson. The Bury Players are back with a new production, a one-act satire by Stewart Auty. The new Vicar of St Wenceslas soon realises one member, Mr Cooper, is at odds with everybody else about almost everything. Performances are at Bury Village Hall, RH20 1PA on November 28, 29 and 30, 7.30pm. Tickets £10 by calling 01798 667150 or from Castle Chocolates (Arundel) and Coldwaltham PO.
The write way to decorate Christmas Workshop review By Kelly Wickham Beginners Modern Calligraphy Pointed Nib Christmas Workshop Kirsten Burke - The Modern Calligraphy Company, The Old Poorhouse, Alandale Road, Birdham, Chichester PO20 7QN 01243 512845 info@kirstenburke.co.uk www.themoderncalligraphyco.com LEARNING calligraphy is a craft I have always been interested in. I travelled to Birdham to attend a pointed nib workshop with a Christmas twist and was surprised with what faced me. Firstly, the converted barn building is just so perfect. It's a haven, tucked away in a quiet woodland area. I was greeted by Maisie Minett, my instructor for the workshop and offered hot drinks and festive treats including gingerbread biscuits and mince pies. Each participant, and with just eight of us, it was a perfect number, was presented with a clipboard full of worksheets, a nib, black ink, gold ink, a pencil,
paintbrush and a unique, personalised bauble with our names lettered on (in calligraphy of course). Maisie showed us how to use the nib, how to begin to write and tricks and tips from the trade. She gave everybody feedback as she toured the table, offering advice or praising us when we did a particularly good form. There was a chance to practice with different styles once the basics had been learnt and then we all got to try out the gold ink which would add a festive touch to gift labels and cards. Birdham-based The Modern Calligraphy Company is offering a variety of beginners' workshops to learn this creative and relaxing hobby. This Christmas they’ve partnered up with some local businesses to create some extra special
festive workshops. For one workshop on Monday, November 25, you can find them at the Cowdray Estate to create some lovely Christmas crafts in splendid surroundings. They’re also teaching Christmas calligraphy at Hedge Rose in Chichester on December 5 where you can learn some gorgeous lettering and create a wonderful centrepiece for the perfect Christmas table. You’ll also find them at The Kennels Christmas Market at Goodwood where they’ll be selling calligraphy kits, artworks and books. Maisie, Kirsten, Jill and the rest of the team are extremely welcoming, fantastic teachers and a delight to be with while relaxing and learning a new skill.
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Ho, ho, ho - it's time to join Santa's countdown
CHILDREN'S excitement about Christmas is growing already and the Alexandra Theatre at Bognor Regis is joining in the fun with Santa’s Christmas Countdown. Following last year’s sell-out performances of Santa’s Christmas Party, this new interactive family show, on November 29, at 4pm, lasts 45 minutes and is particularly suitable for children aged between two and seven. There’s nothing Santa loves more than starting the countdown to Christmas by opening the windows of his special Christmas calendar. But when he tries to begin the countdown this year, disaster – the calendar is broken and all the magical goodies inside have gone missing. Santa needs them to get ready for Christmas, but how is he going to get everything back
in time? Dotty the Elf, Dasher the Reindeer, Jack Frost and Pompom the Penguin will join the fun, festive, musical adventure to help fix the Christmas calendar and get Santa’s Christmas Countdown started. Songs include festive favourites Jingle Bells, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, The Twelve Days Of Christmas, We Wish You A Merry Christmas and more. Afterwards, the fun continues as each child can meet Father Christmas and receive a specially wrapped present from him. There's also a special post box for children to send letters to Santa. All tickets are £10.50 with a £40 family ticket. Booking and further information from the Belmont Street venue, online at: alexandratheatre.co.uk or call 01243 861010.
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From Amazon to deadly sins, solo sailing and politics POLITICIANS, academics, writers and the first man to sail non-stop solo around the world are among the speakers taking part in Chichester Speakers Festival's fascinating programme at the city's Assembly Rooms in North Street, on November 29 and 30. The festival opens with former director of the Royal Geographical Society John Hemming on the isolated indigenous peoples in the Amazon, followed by Oxford academic and former BBC chief business correspondent Linda Yueh, explaining how the great economists can help us today. Bishop Richard Harries describes the struggles and joy many great writers had
as a result of their faith. Later on the Friday, former cabinet minister of Margaret Thatcher and John Major’s governments, Lord Baker, illustrates the ‘seven deadly sins through art, history and politics, then writer Lynn Truss talks about her comic crime series set in Brighton in 1957. Sir Robin Knox Johnson, the first man to complete a single-handed non-stop circumnavigation of the world by sailing boat, will be followed by Tim Bouverie on the indecision which enabled Nazi domination of Europe. Saturday's speakers will include economist Vicky Pryce, sleep specialist Guy Leschziner, former Minister for Europe Denis MacShane, Russia and security expert Andrew Monaghan and Lord David Howell, who takes a fresh look at the ideas, hopes, lessons and largely unintended consequences of successive generations of political leaders. Single tickets for each talk are £12.50, day passes are £45, two-day passes are £65 and other discounts are available. To book and for full details, visit: chichesterspeakersfestival.com or call 0333 666 3366.
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A night not to be missed at prestigious Christmas party Q Hair and Beauty 37 North St, Chichester PO19 1LX Tel: 01243 781585 www.qhairandbeauty.co.uk THE COUNTDOWN to Christmas has begun and there’s no better way of getting the celebrations underway then by going along to Q Hair and Beauty’s famous Christmas Gathering. This eagerlyawaited annual event has become a must on many people’s social calendar, a red letter day that’s always a sell-out. And although guests rush to get their tickets for this fabulous evening, this special occasion isn’t just for the ladies. Their husbands and partners are just as welcome and as the salon is licensed premises, they can sit and enjoy a tipple, with a selection of beers, wines and spirits on offer, including the wonderful Chilgrove Gin that makes a perfect G&T. Prosecco and mulled wine give the event a festive flavour, together with
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New year, new you: take control of your continence with a simple injection Nuffield Health 78 Broyle Road, Chichester, PO19 6WB 01243 884728 www.nuffieldhealth.com FIVE million British women are said to suffer from some sort of urinary incontinence, the most common of which is Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI). Women who are older, overweight or who have had children are more at risk of this condition. Angela Birnie, Consultant Urologist with West Sussex Urology gives us her thoughts on a new treatment for SUI called Bulkamid and explains why she thinks more people should be looking to this less invasive alternative to surgery. “SUI is a result of the weakening of or damage to the muscles used to prevent urination, such as the pelvic floor muscles and the urethral sphincter. Pressure on the bladder from normal daily activities such as exercising, coughing,
laughing or sneezing can cause urine to leak out. SUI can be improved with physiotherapy (pelvic floor exercises) but this does not cure every case. Previously if physiotherapy was unsuccessful the next choice of treatment involved invasive surgery. Bulkamid hydrogel is an alternative procedure that is much less invasive, quicker and can be performed under local anaesthetic. 2mm of gel is injected into three or four sites just below the bladder neck resulting in a “puffed up cushion” effect when seen on imaging. The injections contain a smooth, watery gel that stays pliable. This bulking of the bladder neck helps stop urine leaking. Unlike previous bulking agents it does not rely upon a reaction from host tissue and nor does it dissolve; (indeed, its desired effects can last up to seven years and top up injections can be performed if needed). It is great news that we now have confirmation on the safety and effectiveness of Bulkamid. Although it is not as effective at curing SUI as the
controversial mesh tape (presently unavailable in the UK); data published recently in the Journal of Urology has confirmed that 92 per cent patients treated with Bulkamid were cured or had improvement of their symptoms and reassuringly
there were no serious side effects reported”. Angela Birnie is a Consultant Urologist who works at Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital. For more information visit: westsussexurology. co.uk or call the hospital directly on 01243 884553.
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Ensure that your Christmas is pain-free Chichester Chiropractors 2 New Town, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1UG Tel: 01243 774336 www.chichesterchiropractors.co.uk NOW that Christmas is only a few weeks away, here at Chichester Chiropractors we are expecting to see people with the common injuries which happen at this time of year. A lot of us spend the Christmas period performing tasks and doing activities which we don’t often do - this can make muscular and joint injuries injuries more likely. Here are some frequently encountered problems and how to avoid them: - Getting the Christmas tree and decorations down from the loft - Try not to over-reach and avoid holding heavy loads overhead. Getting into a loft and passing items down is a better option than trying to come down a ladder heavily laden! - Carrying heavy shopping bags - try to split the load into two or more bags and carry them in each hand to balance. - Wrapping presents on the floor - better to sit at a table or bench, so that you can stand to reach around items awkward to wrap, instead of leaning/twisting on the floor. - Loading a heavy turkey etc into an oven take a stance with feet well apart and squat rather than bend and try to keep square-on, facing the oven. Four hands may be an even better option! - Prolonged sitting - travelling, visiting in people’s houses and having long meals all mean sitting for longer than usual. Try to move around little and often to keep mobile and avoid getting too stiff. Chichester Chiropractors (John Springard and colleague Andrea Coote) have been providing safe, effective and affordable treatment in the heart of Chichester since 2003, with the clinic having been founded by John in 1983. Between them they have over 50 years of clinical experience.
They specialise in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of muscular and joint problems of all kinds, especially neck and back pain, in patients from the very young to the more mature. Treatment plans are individually tailored and may include massage, mobilisation, manipulation, other modalities such as ultrasound and advice on posture and home exercises. Chiropractic is a fully regulated and registered primary contact health care profession with its own Royal College and high professional standards of practice. Chiropractic care, including diagnosis and management, focuses upon the relationship between structure and function of the body, primarily via the nervous system, as it relates to health, posture and performance.
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DENISE KELLY A passionate and motivated 'health expert/nutritionist.
How to keep your heart really healthy www.denisekelly.co.uk Tel: 07730671436 Email: denise@thewellbeingcompanyltd. com HAVE YOU ever wondered whether your heart is a muscle or an organ? Well, it is actually a muscular organ. An organ is a group of tissues that work together to perform a specific function. In the case of your heart, this function is pumping blood throughout your body. Your heart is absolutely essential for your body’s overall health and function. Without the pumping action of your heart, blood would be unable to move through your circulation system and the other organs and tissues of your body wouldn’t be able to function properly. Blood provides the cells and tissues of your body with vital oxygen and nutrients, plus, waste products like carbon dioxide are also carried away by the blood to be expelled from the body. I had a new client approach me this week, who has suffered a heart attack at the age of 39. I asked her if I could write about it and she said yes, because she thought, as she was young, it would never happen to her. I think this is fair, for us all to think we are invincible, but whatever your age, shape or size, I cannot emphasise how important it is to take care of your heart. There are many conditions that can
affect the heart but knowing that diet and lifestyle changes can make all the difference to the majority of heart disease can really make you start to look at things, and make small changes that could potentially save your life. What are these conditions? • Coronary artery disease – This happens when the blood supply to the tissues of the heart is disrupted. It occurs when a waxy substance called plaque builds up on the walls of the arteries supplying blood to your heart, making them narrower or even blocked. People with coronary heart disease are at risk for other heart conditions like heart attack, heart failure, and arrhythmia. • High blood pressure - Blood pressure is the pressure that blood exerts on the walls of the arteries. When blood pressure is high it can become dangerous and put you at risk for heart disease or stroke. • Arrhythmia – Is when your heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly. • Heart failure – happens when the heart isn’t pumping blood as well as it should be. Conditions that either overtax or cause damage to the heart can lead to heart failure. • Heart attack – A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart is blocked. Coronary artery disease
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often causes heart attacks. How to keep a healthy heart? Eat fruits and veggies. These are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fibre and help to keep arteries clean. Adjust your protein sources. Select fish and plantbased protein like soybeans, lentils, and nuts. Add foods that contain omega 3 fatty acids to your diet. Examples include fish (salmon and mackerel), walnuts, and flaxseed oil Avoid trans fats. They can raise LDL (bad) cholesterol, while lowering HDL (good) cholesterol. Trans fats are often found in things like biscuits, cakes, processed meats and chips Carefully read food labels. They can give you valuable information about calories, sodium, and fat content.
Exercise. Try to move for at least 30 minutes most days of the week. Running, walking, cycling, swimming, dancing. Whatever you love. Stop smoking. And stay away from second-hand smoke. Avoid sitting for long periods of time. If you have to sit for long periods during a job or travel, be sure to get up every couple of hours to stretch and move around. Sleep well. Try to get seven to eight hours of sleep each night. People who don’t get enough sleep may be at risk for cardiovascular disease. Remember that it’s never too late to make lifestyle changes that promote heart health. Every day try to make small changes to your eating and lifestyle habits for big results.
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Making Theatre Gaining Skills provides theatre-based training courses, events, workshops and performances in the Bognor and Chichester area. The Bognor Institute of Laughter is an established project based at the Lamb Inn, Bognor but which delivers activities in a range of venues across Bognor. It has an active steering group made up of mainly older adults, some of whom have mental health issues, learning difficulties or other disabilities. Funded for 2 years by the Peoples Health Lottery, the group has been very successful in creating sketches, stand-up and even musical comedy acts but still needs more support in developing strong writing skills. They are looking for 1 (or possibly 2) people to be creative writing coaches or mentors.
Treasurer - 8th Chichester – West Sussex Scouts
West Sussex Scouts offers fun, challenge and adventure to over 9700 young people aged 6 to 25 across more than 100 locations in West Sussex. A Treasurer is required to provide financial administration, support and information to 8th Chichester Scout Group Executive Committee (Board of Trustees). Responsibilities of the Treasurer include; manage and monitor the financial activities of the Scout Group; prepare financial reports and annual accounts; lead in the creation of budgets and financial planning and monitoring of these; ensure the Group is financially able to function, has appropriate reserves and accounting procedures and controls in place; prepare the Annual Statement of Accounts for independent examination and approval by the Executive Committee and present these at the AGM; and be a full and active member in the Executive Committee meetings (approx. 4 evening meetings per year).
Bayleaf Volunteers – Weald & Downland Living Museum
The Weald & Downland Living Museum is a unique and outstanding place with a special character and atmosphere that can be enjoyed by everyone. Stewarding is a great way to help bring the buildings alive for visitors whilst at the same time sharing the stories and interpreting more about the building; you will be making a valuable contribution to the overall visitor experience at the museum. You will be trained to tell the stories of Bayleaf and share them with visitors of all ages. This covers the history of the house and the social history of the time. You will often have a simple skill that can be done whilst talking to people, which helps to explain the space. Care for the items in the building and undertaking simple household tasks as cleaning, hanging out rugs etc. will be required as part of the role. If you wish, they do encourage volunteers to dress in historic clothing.
Bookkeeper – Tuppenny Barn
Tuppenny Barn provides an education service that creates an inspirational environment in which the community can reconnect with the land, reinvigorate local food production and learn skills to promote sustainable living. They’re looking for a volunteer to help with some bookkeeping in the admin office. Previous experience with Excel is desirable, but you’ll be given training on their accounting system. A few hours a week is all it will take - and volunteers get delicious homemade cake at coffee time! They’re looking for someone who can help for 4 hours on Friday morning.
To apply for any of these opportunities, or to see other opportunities in your area, please go to www.vaac.org.uk/volunteering
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friendly environment. THe winning students were: Andrew Allen (first prize in the portraits category), Michael Paddington (first prize, seasons), Peter Spencer (second prize, holidays), Tony Jolly (third prize, portraits), Richard Best (fourth prize, portraits) and Terry Barrett (highly commended, seasons). "Art is an important form of expression as it transcends communication barriers," said Helen. "With experienced instructors and volunteers, the creative arts team assist artists in developing their skills from painting to drawing, to printmaking or textiles."
SIX artists with the Aldingbourne Trust have won prizes at an annual award. THe students at its Creative Arts Studio succeeded in the 2019 Mid-Sussex MENCAP Mary Wheeler Art Competition. Helen Wilkinson, the studio's lead creative arts instructor, said: "We are very proud of all our artists." THe studio, in Aldwick Road, is a social enterprise of the Aldingbourne Trust, which supports adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to live independent lives. It gives people the support to express themselves and learn new skills in a creative and
TWO women from Bognor Regis shaved their heads to raise money for a little girl suffering with Neuroblastoma. Debbie Barnett and Alison Richardson lost their locks on Tuesday night among friends and family at the Prince Of Wales pub in Woodgate. THe head shave was all part of the fundraising efforts to raise money for Lucy Wright, who suffers with neuroblastoma. Debbie said: “I used to work with Amber Family and her mum was our HR manager. When she was diagnosed she had to give up work. Even though I live down in Aldingbourne I carried on helping. “THis was Lucy’s last round of chemo in Southampton. She’s been travelling for seven months up and down so we thought for the last one it would be really good. “She came down and she was the one who did the shaving! We chose to shave our heads because obviously it is something linked to Lucy. Before her treatment she had beautiful curly hair, that’s growing back now. "I asked her mum if she thought it was a good idea, and she said ‘if you’re crazy enough to do it, then do it'. “Our target for the night was £2,000 so we are overwhelmed that we have a total of £2,810.00 towards Lucy's Mission.” Lucy Wright was diagnosed with neuroblastoma when she was eight years old. THe tumour is housed in her rib cage and the cancer spread to her pelvis, shoulders and the base of her skull. Lucy is currently being treated and supported by the team at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and Southampton General Hospital. Lucy has been having her fourth round of chemotherapy in Southampton but has to travel every two weeks from her home town in Burnley. THe Clic Sargent charity has been supporting the family with accommodation while in Southampton. Lucy still has a long way to go with her treatment and across the pond in the USA, advances in pediatric oncology show that a two-year treatment on a drug known as DFMO is showing positive results and keeping children in remission, raising the 60 per cent remission rate to 84 per cent. To give Lucy the best possible opportunity for the future she deserves, her parents, Carrie and Richard, plan to enrol Lucy on the study at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Michigan. Once Lucy finishes her treatment in the UK and has achieved remission, the family have been told that the hospital will be willing to accept Lucy on to their trial.
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Chrissie Melhuish, Michael Walsh, Dirk Koopman and Nigel Brown. THey will sing pieces by Henry VIII, Tallis, THomas Morley, Rachmaninov and Elgar. Other performers include Martin Cannings (violin), Jean Greenlees (viola), Raymond Greenlees (cello), Bridgette Knight (flute), Colin Hartree (oboe), Jan Lewis and Margaret Lloyd (piano), and Alex Palmer (flute and piano). THey will play pieces for various ensembles by Quantz, Vivaldi, Joseph and Michael Haydn, Chopin and Gordon Jacob. THe concert is at the club’s concert room, 2 Sudley Road. Entry at the door is £6 for members, £8 for visitors, and £4 for students. New members and visitors are especially welcome. For more details phone: Chris Coote 01243 773276.
AN EVENING with Alex Palmer and friends is the next concert lined up for the Bognor Regis Music Club. Everyone is invited to the evening of music tomorrow night at 7pm. Chairman Chris Coote said: “I am delighted that Alex has persuaded so many of her friends to perform for us. Indeed, I was unaware that she had so many gifted musical friends. "For some of them this will be their first visit to the club and we look forward to hearing their performances”. THe concert will include a wide selection of music by gifted performers with a local connection. Alex Palmer will conduct THe Troubadours madrigal group, comprising Ruth Keely, Wendy Stafford, Monnica Wilby, Sheilia Higgins, Phyllida Worcester,
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A BOGNOR REGIS organisation has recognised the town’s budding young, and not so young, artists. Fresh from the success of its recent Hotham Horror event, ROX Music and Arts presented several prizes last week. ROX founder Steve Goodheart said: “We are delighted to be flying the flag for talented artists in Bognor Regis. THese people richly deserve their fabulous prizes, which were very kindly donated for the occasion by local arts and crafts specialists Squires. We are very grateful for their support.” At the Hotham Horror event, the artists took part in a life drawing competition with three categories. THe first category, scary monsters, was for under 11-year-olds; the second category, super duper creeps, was for 12-17-year-olds, and the third category, if you’ve got it, haunt it! was for adults. In the scary monsters category, 1st prize went to Zach Negus and 2nd prize went to Maja Switala First prize for super duper creeps went to Alfie Okane and 2nd prize went to Maisie Lee If you’ve got it, haunt it! 1st prize went to Terri Bedell. Loraine Perry, arts co-ordinator at ROX Music & Arts said: “It was wonderful to see people of all ages really getting involved and enjoying the experience of sketching using our steam punk model as inspiration. “We hope that our winners will continue to develop the talent they displayed, and perhaps take part in the Bognor Arts Trail which is set for next year too!’
A FELPHAM woman conquered her life-long fear of swimming at the age of 75. Patsy Foster set her personal challenge in April this year, having been ‘petrified’ of water for most of her life after a swimming accident when she was 17. “I decided that I wanted to conquer my fears and learn to swim before I was 76 years – giving me four months,” she said. “I started on an April morning within a group, and our teachers, Sue and Mo. Sue and Mo made us feel so welcome and had great patience with all of us. Within two weeks I was able to put my face under water, and within a short time I was swimming. "Each week I get more confident and try something new. I now go swimming every week with a friend. I would encourage anyone, no matter what age, to give it a try because anyone really can learn to swim. Not only is it good exercise, but you meet all kinds of lovely friendly people.” Carolynn Quinlan, Freedom Leisure swim co-ordinator at Arun Leisure Centre, said: “From the nervous Patsy who turned up on her first lesson, to the Patsy we see today - who now swims regular with friends - is an amazing transformation, and we are so proud to have been able to help her conquer her fears”
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By Sylvia Endacott
Seafront site has history of leisure activities Location has hosed apple eating to clowns to dodgem cars OLYMPIAN GARDENS is a name long forgotten today so I thought I would seek out the information on this area along our promenade at the junction with Lennox Street. An early record mentions that this was once a coal yard on the corner plot. Can you image how boats would be moored at the pier in the 1890s and they would unload their coal across the road to the coalyard? THe yard was known as Mr Osbourn’s yard Eventually, Tom Foss had an idea, that of using one of his coal carts as a stage and this was to be the start of Pierrot shows on the site. THe shows included such entertainment as apple and treacle eating competitions, a conjurer and a pianist. One person who was here was Gertrude Lawrence, who became very famous in her time, but who earned a prize at a concert in the theatre. Tom called his little ‘theatre’ Olympian Gardens, as it was so tiny and had no garden – some irony there. By 1910, the coalyard was fenced in, covered with a canvas roof. THe well-known promoter, Wallis Arthur, provided seaside shows, alongside his other seaside shows around other seaside resorts. THese were entitled Al Fresco Concerts, but the audience hoped it did not rain, as the rear of the little theatre had not been roofed.
Eventually, major improvements took place, installing a sloping floor, lighting a heating system, which consisted of two modern radiators, and decorating took place. By November 14, 1910, Mr Arthur, in conjunction with a well-known trader in the town, Edward Lawrence Wood, of the High Street, opened an ‘electric theatre,’ and the seating capacity was registered as 400. Tickets were priced at 4d (2p), 6d (2.5p) and 1s (5p) for the 8pm show. For many years stars of the era would come and perform at the little theatre. Wallis seemed to have the ability to attract new and established stars and have an eye for new talent. But once this failed him. A nervous, shabbily dressed young man attended to ask if he could join the Pierrot show. He was rejected because it was felt he was not suitable. He left the UK and went to America. His name was Charlie Chaplin! I have seen a memory of the theatre, written in 1966, about ‘Doris Lee, the lively soubrette and Albert Lyne, the pianist.’ Hard for us to imagine. THis memoir stated members of the company appeared as Pierrots in the first half of the programme, and then in the interval changed into evening dress. Children would be excited to see what was worn in the second half. Apparently, towards the end of a season
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they had ‘topsy-turvy’ nights, where the cast would take on each other’s parts of the show. THey would also have benefit nights for members of the company. Over the years, there were regularly advertisements in the local newspaper for the various shows that were available for the general public and visitor alike. However, because of competition, the Electric THeatre was short-lived, but the premises remained for many years as a theatre. Mr Arthur continued with his patronage of this little theatre on the promenade. One recollection of going to the Olympian Gardens was of the excitement and how the family would make it ‘an occasion’ with everyone dressing properly – best dress and straw boaters.’ THis was coupled with the purchase of sugared almonds. Newspaper articles also extolled the virtues of the shows. I have one from 1923 remarking about the visit of Enrico Muzio, a singer, who eventually went on to sing worldwide. THe report was that he could only take four encores to protect his voice. Another paragraph I found interesting. so will quote: 'Muriel Stevens, grave and gay, reached popularity at one bound, and is enshrined in favour in the hearts of many. Her versatility is amazing, and her views on men are at times too true to be comfortable." Such interesting reporting. In 1927, there appeared the Cabaret Kittens who kindly produced a farewell performance programme. THis contained an extensive detailed list of those appearing with Enrico Muzio detailed with his work in Naples, Germany, Belgium etc., and before royalty. A very interesting programme was listed and then a few words of appreciation from the company. THey apparently ‘unanimously
agreed that their Bognor season had been one of the happiest on record', the chief contributory cause being the staunch support of friends 'from over the footlights'. Time was running out for this little theatre and it closed on Saturday, September 27, 1930. THe final show was Leonard Henry and his little show. Apparently, the council of the time had refused to renew the entertainment licence for the premise in its present state. In 1931, a new era was to begin on this site, with the arrival of a new name to the town, that of Billy Butlin, who was to take his first site on the corner of Lennox Street which was before the start of his holiday camps. He built his first camp in 1936 in Skegness. It was suggested to him that when building his new temporary construction in Bognor Regis he could set aside an area for a forecourt and public footpath, this he did for £3. Allegedly, half of this premises he took freehold at a cost of £7,000 and the rear half from Jones’s garage for a total of 14 years. He took on Oswald Bridges FRIBA as the architect for the construction and who was chairman of the council at the time. Eventually, in 1932, Mr Butlin opened his Amusement Shelter, where there were one armed bandit machines, but also his newly introduced dodgem cars, the licence of which he had acquired and brought in from America. THis was to be the beginning of his journey through Bognor Regis. More areas were developed on the seafront with his zoo, until finally, in 1960, he opened on his present site. THe Olympian Gardens site is still providing entertainment on the seafront in the form of Cassino Amusements who kindly helped with the unveiling of a blue plaque to Billy Butlin two months ago.
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Chi off to play Rovers in Cup MILES RUTHERFORD admits his Chichester City players have become distracted by their FA Cup heroics. Chi will head to Prenton Park on Sunday, December 1, for their second-round tie after Tranmere Rovers beat Wycombe after extra time in their FA Cup replay on Wednesday night. The eyes of the nation will be on his side when they attempt a giantkilling live on BT Sport but before then they go to Phoenix Sports tomorrow in BetVictor South East and boss Rutherford is concerned his side have let their standards slip. City lost 2-0 at Haywards Heath on Tuesday in the Velocity Trophy after a 1-1 home draw against Sittingbourne last Saturday. And Rutherford admitted the Heath game sounded alarm bells. He told The Post: "It was awful - we have got the FA Cup blues which we were expecting!
"Last Saturday we were shocking in the first half and improved in the second but on Tuesday night we were way, way, way below par. "We understand that the players are worried about getting injured and the like but we are trying to get across to them that Saturday is a big game for us. "Tuesday night was a nothing game - it didn't matter if we won 20-0 or lost 20-0 as neither us nor Haywards Heath is going any further in the competition - but Saturday really does. "We are trying to get across to the players that you cannot play as bad as we have since the last FA Cup game and then just turn it on. "We have got to buck our ideas up for Saturday and get going again. I know it's hard as everyone is concentrating on the FA Cup and I get that. "It's annoying but what can
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you expect from people - it's the biggest game they will ever play in." Rutherford warned: "If we get beat on Saturday, after the FA Cup we have a mountain to climb. "But if we get a result on Saturday, then we can go into the FA Cup on a high and after that we can concentrate on the league again. "It's a big game for all sorts of different reasons. Players are playing for their places, we need the points and Phoenix are going well at the moment and we need to be testing ourselves. "We need to get the fitness levels up and players are not putting the full effort in." Rutherford and the players kept tabs on Tranmere's Cup replay success but the boss said they were in a no-lose situation. He said: "It didn't matter to us as we're just happy to be playing a League One club. "We are a proper non-league side, miles below some of the sides in the competition still and, for a side that was playing County League football last year, it's almost unheard of to be here.
"We're not a club spending lots of money and trying to move up leagues. We probably weren't the best side last year in the league but we were the most consistent. "This year we're doing it again. We've been consistent apart from the few weeks with the Cup where we've let our standards drop." Thomas Fagg gave Sittingbourne a 34th-minute lead last Saturday after a skilful, twisting run into the area. Skipper Connor Cody got a 58th-minute leveller with a firm finish. Matt Axell had a penalty saved as Chi missed the chance to snatch all three points. Rutherford added: "The first half was so bad but we did pick up and credit to the players, they actually put some effort in for the second half. "But I am just a little bit worried by the effort the players are putting in over the last couple of games. You cannot turn it on and off just like that. "I want the work-rate to be up a lot more than it has been in the past couple of games." Chi will host Lewes in the Senior Cup third round.
Phoenix Sports (A) Tomorrow (Saturday November 23), at 3pm
Sponsor proves a kit special CHICHESTER College’s Female Football Academy has revealed D W Plastics as its new shirt sponsor. The Chichester-based manufacturer has agreed a three-year deal to supply the women’s team at the college with a new blue and white kit. The strip has been warmly received by the team. Captain Amber Howden said: “We love the new kit and we are really grateful to D W Plastics for their support. “The kit is really fresh, it’s a new look for us and it makes us feel more professional. It brings us all together under the college colours.� The deal was orchestrated by lecturer Emma Alexandre – who also coaches the team - following a successful second season for the Female Football Academy. The team were crowned national champions in April at the Association of College’s annual competition, seeing off competition from eight other colleges – many of which were elite category sides with close ties to the Women’s Super League. The announcement comes soon after England Women’s team played in front of a sold-out crowd at Wembley – demonstrating
how far the women’s game has come. It is something that has inspired the players at Chichester College. Goalkeeper Nicole Robinson said: “It is fantastic to see how far it’s come from when we were little, when you couldn’t even watch women’s football on TV and now they
are getting record crowds. “There weren’t the same opportunities – we had to play in boys’ teams until we reached a certain age and then it was a struggle to find a girls’ team. It’s not like that now – there are endless open doors which is inspiring."
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Selsey boss Pearce is looking to hit home run DAREN PEARCE is keen to get on a roll as Selsey return to the Bunn Leisure Stadium. Max Davies grabbed all four goals as they fought back twice at Storrington in SCL division one last Saturday to snatch a late winner in added time. They followed that 4-3 win up with a 1-1 draw at Seaford Town on Tuesday evening in which Davies struck with an overhead kick. Selsey host Roffey tomorrow (3pm) before AFC Varndeanians visit on Tuesday and boss Pearce is eager to keep the unbeaten run going. Pearce said: “We are trying to build some momentum because we have been a bit stop-start over the last few weeks because of the weather. “We have also had inconsistency because we have had people being out injured and not available. "Against Storrington was the first time we had been able to pick from a fully fit squad apart from Tom Atkinson, who was on his level two coaching course at Chelsea. “We were at full strength, which is the first time we have been able to say that for a number of weeks, so that was pleasing.� Pearce revealed a half-time pep talk was required in the win over the Swans in which Davies starred. He told The Post: “The lads dug themselves out of a hole on Saturday. They didn’t play
too well in the first half but we nicked a good goal just before the break after great work by Callum Dowdell which got our tails up a little bit. “But before that our final ball had not been great and Storrington deservedly led at half-time. “We had a few harsh words at the break and the lads to their credit got back in it and equalised before Storrington went 3-2 ahead “These lads do not give up. They have always been told to keep plugging away, which is what they did and Max got the equaliser and then got the winner. “It’s a good way to win a game but from a manager’s point of view it’s a bit up and down in the emotions.� Davies scored three headers and from the penalty spot in the win over Swans. Pearce said: “The lads have been playing well but if you score four goals it is a bit special and he is a good lad. “He came to us at the start of the season as he didn’t really get a chance elsewhere. “We have given him a chance and he has done all that we have asked of him. “He’s a good lad and works hard. He’s a good team player and it’s not just about him. “He’s not a big time Charlie in any way, shape or form and does what he does best, which is put the ball in the back of the net.�
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f Chichester College's new kit
PAGHAM have named Kerry Hardwell as their new manager. Hardwell has previously managed Pagham's reserves but notably enjoyed success with Rustington, where he scooped a league and cup double. He succeeds Bob Paine, who resigned last month, and makes the move from East Preston where he was joint manager. Pagham host Broadbridge Heath tomorrow in the
Southern Combination League premier (3pm). Bosham crashed 8-1 to Littlehampton United last Saturday as Joel Jackson got a consolation penalty. They host Angmering Village (2pm) in division two. Chichester City Ladies progressed in the Sussex Cup with a comfortable win against lower league Saltdean. Skipper Megan Fox led the way with a double while Lucy Cook and Amy Martins also scored in a 4-0 away win.
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Sportinbrief î ? Colts rugby BOGNOR RFC Colts Academy’s Twickenham dream was ended by the powerful Hampshire champions Havant on Sunday. Bognor gave as good as they got in a physical clash but just did not execute in the game's big moments as Havant eased to a 47-10 victory in the National Cup. The Purples travelled to Petersfield for a friendly fixture and despite some fantastic performances led by man-ofthe-match Harry Smith and No.8 Charlie Jays were beaten for the first time this season by a side two leagues higher. It was not all doom and gloom for the academy, however, as they found out later their success at the end of the half league season. The Greens were crowned champions of their league while the Purples ended runners-up despite finishing their campaign unbeaten. The academy hope this will not be the last silverware they collect this season as they turn their sights to the Sussex and Hampshire cups. The academy takes a break from match action this weekend and visit Gosport on Sunday, December 1.
Friday, November 22, 2019
Freddies star on Ockley ABC show A PACKED card saw Ockley ABC duo Freddy Gregson and Freddy Chester both win on their debuts. Chester claimed a unanimous decision over the game Ben Banners (Team Wiseman) as Ockley hosted their third open show. Gregson had an exciting bout against Romano Escritt (St Peter's), turning up the pressure in the second after an even first round before winning by a third-round stoppage. Victory gained Gregson a standing ovation from the home crowd on the show at the Genesis Church, Bognor. Gregson’s win was one of only two bouts not to go the distance on a 15-fight card which kicked off with Chichester’s David Smith recording a unanimous points victory over Hastings boxer Hayden Young. Ockley’s Luca Franzini took part in his first skills bout against Littlehampton’s Charlie Steel as the two 11-year-old debutants entertained an appreciative crowd.
Home boxer Kye Lake, also on debut, had a junior contest against south London boxer Tiernan Dunne (St Peter's) which turned into a real barnstormer. The more experienced Dunne managed to win on points, helped by a dramatic knockdown within the last ten seconds of the bout. Lake showed great resilience to get up and beat the count to finish a contest which will stand both boys in good stead for the future. Ockley’s Samir Doghlkiev had a great contest against St Gerards’ Luke Bowe. Both boys fought with heart and skills on their debuts and did both clubs proud with Bowe winning by a split decision. Last on for Ockley was Percival Tussamba, who was in a closely fought contest which his team thought he had won but went the way of Ishan from Southampton. The next show will be early in the new year as the club continues to develop a fantastic group of dedicated young lads.
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î ? Darts NEWTON AMITY'S Alex Norgett was the top player in week four of the Bognor Benevolent Darts League. Results: DIVISION ONE: Little Legends 7 Hunston Hares 15; Lamb Nomads 4 Newtown Amity 18; Friary 'Z' Legends - POSTPONED; Lamb Shankers - bye. MOTM - Alex Norgett (Newtown Amity) 15 & 26 darts [24.44 av]; Andy Stubbs (Hunston Hares) 19 & 22 darts [23.55 av]. DIVISION TWO: Royal Oak 15 Aldingbourne Mavericks 7; Chi Snooker Club 'A' 14 Lamb Chops 9; Lamb 13 Friary 'D' 11; Pagham CC 'B' - bye. MOTM - Ashley Clements (Royal Oak) 22 & 24 darts [21.78 av]; Buster Barton (Claremont) 25 & 29 darts [18.56 av]; Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club 'A') 26 & 28 darts [18.56 av]. DIVISION THREE: ASC 7 Chi Snooker Club 'B' 14; Richmond Rebels 16 Friary 'C' 6; Newtown Clubbers 11 Railway Sleepers 12; Cabin 11 Richmond Resurrected 10. MOTM - Andy Cooper (Cabin) 21 & 28 darts [20.45 av]; Mark H Todd (Railway Sleepers) 21 & 28 darts [20.43 av]; Justin Moore (Richmond Rebels) 23 & 25 darts [20.88 av]; Paul Devlin (Richmond Resurrected) 23 & 26 darts [20.43 av]; Dan Sapio (Chi Snooker Club 'B') 24 & 30 darts [18.56 av].
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Christo powers to age success BOGNOR REGIS Tone Zone Runners competed at seven different events last weekend. Christo Oosthuizen was first in his age category at the Gosport Half Marathon in one hour 18 mins (1:18). Paul Jarvis finished shortly after in a quick time of 1:33 while James Savage was just outside the two-hour mark in 2:06. Paul Stevenson, Stuart Thomson and Gary Gaskin all finished in quick succession in times of 2:12, 2:13 and 2:14 respectively. Rebecca Holden and Juliette Garrett were first home for the club as they crossed the line together in 1:05 as seven ran the MoRunner 10k in Southampton, raising money and awareness for men’s health. Tina Ede recorded a personal best time of 1:07 with Alan Brown just behind in 1:09 (PB). Julie Ede crossed a couple of seconds after Brown, also in 1:09. Karen Butcher and club friend Wendy Morris finished together in 1:14. Over in Austria, Karen Vilday and Gary Pidgeon ran the Vienna Half Marathon. Pidgeon surprised Vilday with a birthday trip away and an entry to the race. Fuelled by Schnitzel and beer they finished in 1:56:49. Sarah Spurr also flew the flag
abroad for the club. She ran the Queenstown Half Marathon in New Zealand and clocked two hours 33 minutes. Elsewhere, there were a handful of other 10k races going on and Nic Baglee ran the Adnams 10k in Southwold in one hour 43 minutes. Leigh Paige zoomed around Chessington and finished the course in one hour 5 minutes while Zoe Hemes tackled the Brighton 10k and finished in 59 minutes 12 seconds. Results Gosport Half Marathon: Christo Oosthuizen 1:18.43; Paul Jarvis 1:33.18; James Savage 2:06.11; Paul Stevenson 2:12.55; Stuart Thomson 2:13.15; Gary Gaskin 2:14.55. MoRunner 10k: Rebecca Holden 1:05:09; Juliette Garrett 1:05:09; Tina Ede 1:07:34 PB; Alan Brown 1:09:10 PB; Julie Ede 1:09:36; Karen Butcher 1:14:24; Wendy Morris 1:14:32 Vienna Half Marathon: Karen Vilday 1:56.49; Gary Pidgeon 1:56.50. Queenstown Half Marathon: Sarah Spurr 2.33.58. Chessington 10k: Leigh Paige 1:05.42. Adnams 10k: Nicola Baglee 1:43.42. Brighton 10k: Zoe Hemes 59.12
CHICHESTER RFC were given a major scare by bottom of the league Dartfordians. The Blues were grateful to see a last-play drop-goal attempt from Dartfordians drift wide of the posts as they won 27-26 in London One South at Oaklands Park. The hosts had a perfect start when early pressure resulted in Ben Robson kicking through the Darts defence to touch down after just 66 seconds. Tom Blewitt converted from out wide. But despite failing to win any of their previous nine matches, the visitors gave Chichester a thorough examination and utilised their powerful forwards well. They levelled the scores with a converted try following a maul. Chichester restored their lead from the restart after Chris Johnson turned the ball over before Harry Seaman, Gareth Davies and Rhys Thompson combined to put Sam Trodd in for an unconverted try. Darts hit back with their own unconverted try five minutes before half-time. The visitors piled on late pressure. Blues conceded a succession of penalties before the referee reduced them to 14 men with a yellow card and Darts kicked three more points to lead 15-12 at the turnaround. Darts increased their advantage to 18-12 with another penalty in front of the posts five minutes after the break. A Thompson burst led to a Chi penalty nailed
by Blewitt before Darts had a player sin-binned after Blues had returned to full strength. Blues kicked for the corner and after some hard graft Joe Woods went over to put them 20-18 in front. Darts again responded, kicking another penalty to set up a grandstand finale. Johnson's run from his own 22 eventually led to Thompson adding Chi's fourth try, converted by Blewitt. Darts threw everything at Blues in the last 20 minutes, scoring another unconverted try after the hosts had another player sin-binned but were unable to get another point on the board. Chi will have to up their game tomorrow when they head to 11th-placed Thurrock, who have won three matches compared to Chi's five so far during this campaign. Bognor entertain Fareham Heathens tomorrow in Hampshire Premier going for a fourth straight win. They are sixth in the table after recording a 39-8 victory at lowly Eastleigh II. Bognor ran away with the game after the break. Dan Robinson got two tries while Luke Inkle, Sam Newcombe and Connor Herrington also all dotted down for the Purple and Greens. Jeremy Newton added points off the tee. Skipper Josh Burgess said: "It was a slow start and it was only 6-3 at half-time. "We turned up the tempo in the second half. Our set-piece was very strong while Freddie Burgess was our man-of-the-match."
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Crane eager to enjoy another FA Trophy run
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JAMES CRANE wants in-form Bognor to go on an FA Trophy run. The Rocks go to National South strugglers Tonbridge Angels tomorrow (3pm) in the third qualifying round. They have already beaten Uxbridge and East Thurrock to get this far but Crane knows all about going deep into the competition as he was part of the side 2015-16 side which reached the semi-finals only to lose to Grimsby Town over two legs in the semi-finals and miss out on a Wembley final. Crane got the winner in a famous win over Altrincham of the National League to fire Rocks into the last 16 and it is a competition he regards fondly. The defender, who scored a hat-trick in the recent Isthmian Premier win at Margate, told The Post: “I have a bit of history in the Trophy, obviously, having played in the days of the Grimsby game. “It is something I always keep my eye on because it is a tournament in which you can always get a good draw but also it is good for the boys. “People say it is a distraction from the league but it is a great competition to play in. “Any competition where, if you do well, you get to play a big Conference side or, if you
do seriously well, you get an opportunity to play at Wembley, is really good. Also, for us, we realise the importance of winning every game and the Trophy is definitely one competition we want to have a good run in.” Fans have voiced fears that Rocks' small squad is not big enough to cope with a prolonged cup run and league assault as they target promotion. Crane, who took the captaincy when Harvey Whyte missed the Margate game and they fielded only two substitutes, believes there is an advantage to having such a tight-knit group. He said: "People say it must be tough with a small squad but the one thing I'd say with it is that everyone in the team is a good lad. "There is nobody in the squad that you look at and say, 'you're an idiot'. I've been in bigger squads where you have got a few who have got a bit big time and a bit cliquey but in this squad now we have every single person pulling in the same direction and wanting the same thing. "The togetherness is the best I have known and I have been in some really strong dressing rooms over the years. The lads are really together and that's testament to the management I believe."
Tonbridge Angels (A) Tomorrow (Saturday November 23), at 3pm
Smith to the rescue for Rocks DAN SMITH'S late header clinched Bognor an eighth straight win as they beat Merstham 2-1 at Nyewood Lane in Isthmian Premier. Tommy Leigh's close-range finish had put Rocks on course for victory until veteran Barry Hayles struck ten minutes from time. Smith snatched the victory after he headed Brad Lethbridge's deep cross back over the keeper with a minute left. Boss Jack Pearce was delighted with the way his side responded again to the body blow of Hayles' leveller. Pearce said: "Merstham signed three players from a higher level on the Friday and were much stronger than they had been. "We played well and created quite a few chances in the first half. We failed to take them so that was a worry and with nine minutes to go they got their goal. "The pleasing thing was that would have really put us down a month ago but this time we worked very hard and got the late winner. "With a cup game this week we could not afford not to get the three points because of the points we had dropped earlier in the season. "It was very pleasing that we managed to do that." Pearce added: "The last five weeks we have turned things around. "We know, though, that a few injuries to key personnel can see things change and go the other way."
One concern for Pearce and coach Robbie Blake was the influential Doug Tuck limped off early with a hamstring injury. The midfielder was being assessed this week but he is doubtful for the Trophy trip to National League South Tonbridge Angels. Rocks will host Southern Combination League premier Horsham YMCA in the
Sussex Senior Cup third round on Tuesday, December 10. Pearce said: "I'll never forget the year in the 80s when we did ever so well in the FA Cup and drew with Swansea. In the week we got YMCA in the Senior Cup and lost to them. You cannot under-estimate anyone and we shall be giving them total respect."
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NYECAMP NEWS by Liam Goodley
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I CANNOT remember too many runs like the current one the Rocks are enjoying. I think eight wins on the trot is very rare. I do remember back in the late 90s, maybe early 2000s, we had a bit of a run but I cannot remember it being this many games. We used to have a very good team then, during the Adie Miles, Deano Wilkins era, but I don't think we have had a run of this sort of calibre for quite a while. I think the momentum is in our favour going into the FA Trophy because Tonbridge Angels are struggling down the bottom of National League South. I feel we have a good chance tomorrow. We beat them the last time we played them at their place a couple of years ago with Mason Walsh scoring the winner. We have recently brought Mason back to the club and that's great news. He was a revelation last season when he was with us so I am hoping he will score goals for us again once he gets going. He had about 20 minutes against Merstham so it's good to see him back in Bognor colours. Merstham were a lot better last season under Hayden Bird but they still have a good side. They have a very attacking line-up so it was a good victory. We have been doing very well away from home. From the end of October through the beginning of November it has all pretty much been away games but when we have come back home we have been getting the results, too. Since losing to Potters Bar 4-0 at home in early October we haven't done a thing wrong really. We have had wins against teams away from home where you would think we might struggle, like Bowers
and Pitsea and Kingstonian. I thought we did very well at both and the new additions have helped a lot. It's all looking good at the moment. In fact, if we get a draw tomorrow at Tonbridge and bring them back to Nyewood Lane on Tuesday, I think we have a good chance of beating them at home. I believe we can get something tomorrow as they might be thinking more about staying up in that league, which might help us as they may even rest certain players. I don't know. I do know they are a very good side, with a lot of good attacking players, so it will be interesting to see how we get on. I think the last time we went there it was Non-League Day with money off if you got there early and there was a big crowd. A lot of people were saddened to hear about the death of devoted Rocks fans Doug Glossop. Doug was a familiar sight for many years at the top of the lane as he directed traffic and fans on match days. He was there a lot longer than I have been involved with the club and a crucial volunteer over many years. There was a combined minute's silence for Doug and Remembrance Day before the last home match against Merstham. You can expect fireworks tonight at Nyewood Lane obviously. It's the rearranged BRTFC annual fireworks extravaganza which is a major event and crucial fundraiser for the club so please get along and support it. The gates open at 5.30pm and the action starts at 7pm although there are plenty of other attractions with arena events and a kids' funfair. UP THE ROCKS!
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