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CONCERNS have been raised by campaigners that a wind farm extension will blight the Bognor Regis area’s tourism economy.

Protect Coastal England members say the plan to add dozens of turbines to the existing Rampion offshore site will wreck the seascape on which the lucrative

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THe company behind the wind farm, which is sited off Shoreham, wants to come along past the Bognor Regis shoreline to end off Selsey Bill.

But a Protect Coastal England spokesman has told councillors the ambitious proposal is not needed.

She said the council members should encourage alternative development ‘in order to stop any further blight on the

seascape views from the historic West Sussex coast, an unnecessary blight which affects the local economy…and runs counter to the regeneration of the area’.

“Given the many square miles of suitable seabed made available by the Crown elsewhere, areas with little or no on land economic harm, there is absolutely no national need for a Sussex extension.

“If Rampion insists on extending here, they it could extend further out to sea without jeopardising shipping lanes and, by using the larger turbines that will come in anyway, they would gain similar capacity,” she said.

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Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk AS THE council prepares for the winter it has also announced that 18 roads in Bognor Regis will not be gritted this year.

A West Sussex County Council spokesperson said: “We have taken a risk-based approach to identifying the roads most in need of being treated, which prioritises roads that have highest use and provides access to key facilities across the network.

“To make best use of our finite resources, it is important to focus our efforts on gritting roads where there is high demand, so we have reviewed our winter service policy in line with the national code of practice, well managed highway infrastructure.”

THis cut means the new service level during icy conditions reduces from 41 per cent of the road network to 31 per cent.

THis equates to 1,283 km of the network and targets high speed and high volume roads.

THe county council says it will continue to promote a safety first message and remind road-users that those who drive on public highways should do so in a manner and at a speed that is safe, with regard to road, weather and traffic conditions.

THe roads in Bognor Regis that will

either be completely left out or partly left out this year are: Durban Road, Linden Road, Victoria Drive roundabout, Victoria Drive, Annadale Avenue, Marine Drive West, Park Road, Orchard Way, Hazel Road, Corbishley Road, Ash Grove, Nyewood Lane, Queensway, Amberley Drive, Pevensey, Collyer Avenue, Westloats Lane, and Frith Road.

THe reduction hasn’t been accepted by everyone.

Cllr James Walsh, Liberal Democrat leader of the opposition at the county council, said: “THe decision by the cabinet member to reduce by 25 per cent the coverage of winter gritting and salting of roads in West Sussex is a cut too far, a false economy and a very dangerous move.

“THe winter gritting programme is not a desirable extra, but an essential component for safe mobility to work, shop, and business efficiency in our county.

“Any reduction, but especially one as large as this, will inevitably lead to more delays, more crashes and accidents, and very probably to injuries to roadusers and pedestrians, with knock-on costs to the NHS, vehicle-users, police and insurance companies and their premiums.

“I hope that the various motoring organisations, insurance companies and road safety panels will join me in condemning this move and press for reinstatement as quickly as possible.”

Would-be MPs challenge for votes in next week's election VOTERS around Bognor Regis will be going to the polls next week.

THey will be electing the town's next MP in the latest general election - the second in just over two years - on THursday.

A total of six candidates are challenging for the right to represent the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency in Parliament for up to the next five years.

THose vying for votes are: Carol Birch (Green Party), Alan Butcher (Labour), Andrew Elston (Independent), Nick Gibb (Conservative), David Kurten (UKIP) and Francis Oppler (Liberal

Democrat).

In some of the villages north of Bognor Regis, electors will be among those choosing a successor to Nick Herbert, who has stepped down as the Conservative MP for Arundel and South Downs.

THe contenders are: Jim Duggan (Labour), Michael Jones (Labour), Louise Potter (Liberal Democrats), Jeremy Quin (Conservative) and Catherine Ross (Green).

Polling stations will be open from 7am-10pm and the results in both seats are expected to be announced in the early hours of next Friday.

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by Kevin Smith kevin.smith@sussexpost.co.uk NEW lights are boosting the most historic area of Bognor Regis town centre.

THe all-year round illuminations are aimed at highlighting the attractions of the town’s heritage quarter.

THey have been installed in Little High Street, between the High Street and Waterloo Square, for the festive season

by Bognor Regis business improvement district (BID).

Its board members also provided a Christmas tree for the grounds of the neighbouring Methodist church to add a further seasonal touch.

BID chairman Jason Passingham said: “Several years ago, Bognor Regis Town Council put up some lighting with money they received from planning permission for a new development.

“Unfortunately, the duration of the council’s funding ran out and the lights had not worked properly for two years.

“So, the BID decided to re-install lighting with cabling which can be used all-year round.

“We hope the lights will boost the night-time economy in that area.”

THe heritage area forms part of THe Steyne conservation area. Some of its properties date back to the 1820s and are listed buildings.

THeir present occupiers include

Pinks ice-cream parlour, which opened into the evening. THere are also two restaurants in the road and a micro-pub with a range of opening hours.

“THe lights should act as a focal point for this end of the town and drive footfall to it and the Queensway opposite.

“In previous years, the Christmas tree bought by the town council for the William Hardwicke forecourt has increased footfall down that end of the High Street and we hope the new tree will do the same for this end.”

THe BID also arranged a series of events to celebrate Christmas when the town council's illuminations around the rest of the town centre were switched on among the other activities it has organised.

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PROTESTS have continued to be made against new homes planned for Pagham.

Residents in the area had submitted a total of 27 letters to Arun District Council by the end of last week objecting to proposals for nearly 100 dwellings.

Among the latest objectors in response to the latest application for the scheme for 6.24 hectares of land south of Summer Lane was Lisa Edington.

THe Harbour View Road resident told the council: "THis and other planning proposals for our tiny village are completely and utterly objected (to) by the majority of local residents.

"THis is already a flood plain and further development in this area would lead to even more congestion in the village and going north up Pagham Road.

"THe infrastructure cannot cope at present with the volume of traffic.

THe sewerage works are already struggling and won't cope with any more waste.

"I will not support and will vehemently oppose this and any further applications to destroy our village."

Another objector, Barrack Lane resident Maxine Harcourt-Kelly,

has said in her submission: "THe infrastructure is unsuitable for further development.

"Roads, doctors and other essentials are buckling under current demands. Climate issues are increasingly impacting the area."

THe latest proposal has been compiled by planning agent Adrian Baker on behalf of the applicant, Drew Smith.

Mr Barker has asked Arun to approve a series of detailed matters which relate to the housing, which the council has approved in principle.

He has supplied information about issues such as secure parking, the number of parking spaces, drainage, and amending the layout of the homes to keep two protected trees.

He states: "THis development has been designed with crime prevention and good practice in mind.

"It is confirmed that a survey of the downstream ditch system has been carried out and a hydrological assessment is underway. THis will be submitted to the district council under separate cover.

"THe assessment is required to prove that the proposed diversion does not cause flooding of the existing watercourse."

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` Parking discs NEW discs for free parking in Bognor Regis go on sale next week.

THe 2020 version of the discs, which provide up to two hours of free stays in three car parks, will be available from Monday.

THey will last all next year for a cost of £2 to give drivers the chance to save hundreds of pounds. A total of 29 outlets around the town centre will be selling the discs. THey include Post Newspapers at 63 London Road.

THe discs are supplied by Bognor Regis Business Improvement District (BID) in a deal with Arun and Bognor Regis councils. A BID spokesman said the discs could be used at the Fitzleet multi-storey car park above Morrisons and the Hothamton car park in Queensway and the Lyon Street car park.

"To use the disc in any of the three named car parks, simply set your arrival time and clearly display the green two-hour free parking disc in your vehicle following the instructions shown on the reverse of the disc," he said.

"For the second year running, each disc purchased includes a voucher book containing discounts and special offers from local businesses."

All profits from the sale of the discs are invested back into the town centre. More than 25,000 discs have been sold this year.

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Council asked for pub help

PUB campaigners in Aldwick have called for their councillors to back them.

THe Friends of THe Ship Inn has asked the area's parish council for £100,000 towards the restoration of the building.

THe money will go towards the total £710,000 estimated cost of work to get the empty premises in Aldwick Street fully operating as a community enterprise which serves drinks and meals and hosts meetings and events.

THe request for the cash will be considered by councillors next year.

It was made by Alison Terry, a Friends' committee member, at their meeting on Monday.

She said: "We are trying very hard to preserve and refurbish THe Ship Inn following its recent poor history as a convenience store and in a state of dereliction for two years as well.

"THere is a huge group of people who are actively trying to help us buy THe Ship Inn. "THere are 100 people since the end of last week who have personally pledged in excess of £100,000 of their money. THat is before we have formally gone out to ask people to buy shares."

THe Friends has set up the Ship Community Society to enable it to issue shares following the issuing of a legally binding prospectus next month.

THe share issue had been pushed back from this month to enable the Plunkett Foundation charity, which is assisting the bid, to ensure the paperwork met its highest standards, she said.

Any money from the council would

come from the government-backed Public Works Loan Board as a 10-year loan.

Mrs Terry said: "Repaying that would put a few extra pence on local residents' council tax bill.

"THe Public Works Loan Board have had applications for community pubs before so the reason for the loan is one they are familiar with.

"THe council would be able to get involved with the pub as well.

"Our major problem is that we have to refurbish this pub back from its current state. It is a ready to go convenience store.

So we have got to change all that.

"THe cost of the refurbishment is likely to be £300,000 and we are trying to get that down to £200,000 if we can."

Councillors agreed to place the request before a future meeting of their finance committee. THis is likely to be next February and the decision will be reported to the following full council meeting.

Cllr John Bass said the loan would be more than the council's current annual spending of £90,000.

"We have to look at all of Aldwick before we go any further. We will also have to go through the Sussex Association of Local Councils to give us legal advice."

Cllr Gillian Edom said: "If you can achieve what you want to achieve, it will be a wonderful asset for the community."

As reported, THe Ship Inn closed five years ago. THe building became a convenience store, with two operators, before it was shut in 2015. Tesco is seeking to use it as a One Stop store.

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New shop owners saddle up to help get more residents out on their bikes A NEW bike shop has opened in the town to help encourage people to get fit and save money.

THe Bognor Bike Hub at 68 Aldwick Road, will offer a range of services, provided by Bognor Bike Community CIC. As well as having a number of new bikes for sale, including electric bikes, the shop will also have recycled second-hand bikes.

THese will have been expertly renovated by qualified mechanics to provide cheap transport.

THe new shop opened on Saturday and invited residents in to come and have a look around.

Director Adam Bell said: “THroughout Saturday, there was a steady stream of people popping in for a look around at the bikes, lights, locks and other things for sale, as well as chatting about bikes and cycling generally.

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Residents can speak out about new store for town Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk SHOPPERS around Bognor Regis have the chance to have their say about a new food store in the town.

Discount grocer Lidl is seeking their views about its detailed plans for a new store at Oldlands Farm in Shripney Road after its outline application for the outlet was approved last year.

A spokesman for the company said: “Lidl will shortly be submitting a planning application to Arun District Council for a new food store.

"THe existing Lidl store at the Peel Centre will relocate to the new store, once completed. As part of Lidl’s continuing efforts to consult the community on changes to their local store, we are asking for opinions on our proposed development.”

Lidl plans to redevelop the site, on the opposite side of Shripney Road to its existing store, to provide a new singlestorey neighbourhood food store.

THe store will have a sales area of 1,410sq m and a gross internal area 2,159sq m.

THe building will be positioned near the back of the site, with the car park located in front of the store, close to the A259 Felpham relief road.

Hanbury (PM) Ltd, the site’s developers, asked Arun to vary the original consent for the land’s development.

THe council had previously restricted the retail use to bulky goods, like fridges and freezers, to limit the impact of a new store on established retail areas.

But Hanbury sought to change this to enable discount convenience, or everyday, goods to be sold from 1,325sq m of the previously agreed 4,366sq m of retail space.

Its retail consultants had estimated the new Lidl’s turnover would be £8.21m a year, helped by its extra 316.7sq m. Some 70 per cent of this will come from the existing store. Most of the rest will come from Tesco, M&S Foodhall and Sainsbury’s.

James Mitchell, regional head of property, said: “THe importance of community consultation is well recognised by Lidl. We are inviting residents within the area of Bognor Regis to voice their opinion on the proposed Lidl store.

“We hope that everyone will embrace this opportunity to comment on our proposals, whether it be positive or negative.

"All comments received will be considered when finalising the design of the new food store. If you are keen to see a relocated Lidl food store with the associated benefits in Bognor Regis, we would welcome your help and support."

Feedback can be given either online at: rapleys.com/consultation/ lidlbognorregis/ or by writing a letter or email : lidlbognorregis@rapleys.com

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“At the moment, there are no plans for us to look at or discuss. THe county council will be involved as a statutory consultee and, until such time as that happens, it’s really not prudent as a local authority or individuals to make comments,” he said. "At some point, it will come forward but, at this point, it hasn’t and so we can’t say much.”

Outside the meeting in Bognor Regis, the Protect Coastal England spokesman said: “Wind farms are a good thing, but they need to be planned to minimise the harm.

“Our campaign is to get a win-win for all – wind farms that genuinely respect the coast they are seeking to protect. THere is no point having a spanking new University of Chichester tech park, for example, if no-one from there wants to stay here to do the business-associated startups,” he said.

A Rampion spokesman said the Crown Estate had stated last August a habitats regulations assessment had confirmed an extension 'area of search', next to the existing wind farm, was potentially suitable.

"We're at an early stage of exploring the potential for development through environmental and engineering work and intend to engage with stakeholders more on this next year.

"Any potential extension would be subject to the same rigorous planning and consultation processes as previously undertaken..."

THe existing wind farm has 116 turbines, which are 140m high, on a 70km site between 13-20km off the Sussex coast.

Town's new grief cafe A WOMEN'S centre based in Bognor Regis has announced the opening of a monthly good grief cafe.

My Sisters’ House CIC Women’s Centre on London Road will be hosting the cafe sessions every second Sunday of the month, starting this week, from 2pm4pm, on December 8.

A spokesperson for the centre said: “THis new monthly Good Grief Cafe will be run by the bereaved, for the bereaved. We are providing five amazing volunteers. Gill, Antonia and Gill are experienced practitioners who work with those who have suffered loss, as well as having experienced it themselves.

“Supported by two other volunteers, Anna and Marion, they will take turns to warmly welcome anyone who wants to join, providing a warm drink and support.

“We are pleased to support National Grief Awareness Week this week by announcing our new partnership with THe Good Grief Trust. Our vision is to bring all bereavement services together around the country, to ensure that everyone receives the support they need to move forward with their lives.”

THe Good Grief Trust helps people suffering with grief in the UK. THey aim to find the bereaved, acknowledge their grief and provide reassurance, a virtual hand of friendship and ongoing support.

Julie Budge, chief executive, said: “I am no stranger to bereavement. In April, 2017, my brother suddenly died and within two months in June , my mother also passed away. Nothing can prepare you for such a loss and today sometimes it is as raw as yesterday - but working in the centre has helped me so much.

"It has always been our intention to provide something for those who have suffered a bereavement and we really liked THe Good Grief Trust for supporting the bereaved by those who know what it feels like. Our Women’s Centre provides support to women with any issue and of any age.”

THe centre say they hope to encourage talking about grief in a more honest, straightforward way, help to make the pain a little more bearable for those at the early stages and offer inspiration and hope to the bereaved further along their own grief journey.

Antonia Rolls said: “THe Grief Cafes at My Sisters’ House support are for women dealing with all kinds of grief and loss. My colleague, Gill, and I run community loss conversations on all aspects of loss in Bognor, and we are both delighted to support these much needed sessions.

“Julie and all of us who will run the Grief Cafe know how vulnerable grief can make us and we aim to create a safe, kind and supportive space for all the women who attend.”

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New shelters for homeless Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk ARUN District Council will be operating two winter night shelters for the homeless community this winter.

THis comes as the council confirm partnerships with Stonepillow and Turning Tides.

THe shelters will be operating until March, 2020.

THe Glenlogie Hub, in Bognor Regis, is run by Stonepillow and accommodates up to 16 people.

THe Littlehampton shelter accommodates up to 11 people and will be run from the United Reform Church in Littlehampton by Turning Tides.

A spokesman for Arun District Council said: “Ensuring that members of the homeless community have access to a warm place to sleep during periods of extreme cold is something the council takes very seriously.

“By working closely with Stonepillow

and Turning Tides, we can ensure that this provision is available consistently until March 2, rather than just during times where the temperature is forecast to be below zero, for three consecutive nights, which it would need to be to instigate SWEP.” A local connection to the Arun district is required to access the service, as follows: Glenlogie Hub, Glenlogie House, Clarence Road, Bognor Regis – individuals need to present at the hub on a Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday, between 9.15am and 2pm.

United Reform Church, 1 High Street, Littlehampton – individuals can either present at the Turning Tides breakfast club run from the church 9am10:30am, Monday – THursday, or via a referral from the district council.

THe council’s housing options team can be contacted at housing.options@ arun.gov.uk or 01903 737552 Contact Claire Pritchard on 01903 737613 / claire.pritchard@arun

National body supports area charity's work with children A CHILDREN'S charity in the Arun and Chichester area has been awarded a grant of almost £120,000 over three years by BBC Children in Need.

THe grant will part-fund three of PACSO’s play specialists and help make a difference to the lives of disabled children and young people, as well as their siblings for those years.

PACSO (Parents and Carers Support Organisation) helps each child realise their potential through the support of specially trained playworkers who develop close bonds with members and their families.

THrough play, activities and

interaction, children are helped to gain independence, form meaningful friendships and develop new skills to help them to live life to the full.

Children in Need’s help will fund PACSO’s permanent, play team who work with disabled children and young people every weekday.

THe team get to know the needs of the children/young people and help them to access a range of activities they wouldn’t otherwise be able to enjoy.

Alan Chambers, operations manager at PACSO, said: "We could not deliver our life-changing play activities without our wonderful play specialists."

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“Father Christmas was there to speak to all the children. THe chairman of the hospice came.

“We had live music including Stacey Turner. People came and went throughout the evening and have been ever since.

“THe lights are on from 4pm-9pm every day for everyone to enjoy.

“We’re running a great competition where people have the chance to guess the number of lights I’ve got up. THat’s really great and is something really important. We’re running that until December 23. I put them up with the help of my friend.”

Mayor, Cllr Phil Woodall, said: "It’s been my absolute pleasure to yet again switch on these festive lights, a fantastic display!

"What Pam continues to do, to raise money for St Wilfrid’s Hospice, is amazing!”

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A crowd of excited residents gathered on November 22 to watch on as the lights were switched on.

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` Assault enquiry A MAN who was found with serious head injuries in a Bognor Regis Street could have been assaulted.

Paramedics alerted police at 7.15am on Wednesday after they were called to an unconscious man lying in Greenwood Avenue.

He was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton where he was treated for head injuries.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: "He has been identified as a 40-year-old local man.

"It is not clear how he came by his injuries but detectives are currently treating it as a potential assault and are trying to establish how he came to be in the street."

THe man has been described as white, of medium build and with dark hair. He was wearing a brown jacket when he was found.

Anyone with information about the man, or who was in the area at the time leading up to his discovery, has been asked to contact the police online at: sussex.police.uk or phone: 101, quoting serial 182 of 04/12.

` Felpham lights FELPHAM are kicking off their festive celebrations with their annual light switch-on.

Hosted by the Felpham Village Conservation Society, the Christmas tree lights big switch-on will take place this afternoon.

Choirs from Bishop Tuffnell and Downview schools will start the event with carols at 3.30pm, with the tree blessing and lights switchon at 4.30pm.

Nathan's great feat makes him a star Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk A BERSTED boy has his sights set on dancing his way in competitions in America.

Nathan Koakan, 13, started street jazz when he was four. He now does ballet, tap, contemporary and street.

Last month he competed in the 101 UK Street Dance Championships.

He said: “I was really, really nervous before my bit.

"But afterwards I felt really relaxed once I’d danced. I would love to carry on dancing and one day I would love to compete in America.

“I would like to be a street dance teacher around here when I leave school.”

Nathan competed in the under 14 advanced solo category after coming first in the qualifying competition in Havant in June.

THere were 25 people in his category, all of whom had won competitions around the country to qualify for the finals.

He battled through three heats before qualifying for the final, in which he came third.

As well as being a dedicated dancer, Nathan also plays basketball for a local men’s team, Bognor GSD. THis is his first season playing in the adult league.

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AN ice cream parlour owner in Bognor Regis has explained how they continue to be so popular even in the winter.

Pinks Parlour in Waterloo Square only opened earlier this year but they’ve proved to be very popular with holiday-goers and town residents.

Business development manager Georgia Alston, also known as Little Miss Whippy, explained how keeping the parlour appealing during winter months is hard, but something that the team are doing well. “People don’t necessarily want refreshing flavours and sorbets,” she said, “they want rich and indulgent.

“THat’s why it’s great that we have our new winter flavours, like Christmas pudding and lotus, that’s what people want.

As well as a whole new range of winter options on the menu, the parlour have also introduced a number of different initiatives to keep the customers lining up, or in this case mean they can stay at home and still enjoy the sweet treats.

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Christmas carols get town's residents in the festive spirit Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk THE BANDSTAND lawn in Hotham Park was transformed into a winter wonderland for the town’s annual carol service.

Friends of Hotham Park, supported by the Rotary Club of Bognor Regis, hosted the event, welcoming 'Carol', who introduced the fantastic Fire Fairy, Zoe Fuller, who kicked off the event with a skilled and magical fire-dancing performance.

THe bandstand lawn was transformed into a winter wonderland, the trees were decked out with fairy lights.

Sue Harris, co-ordinator of the event, said: “THe atmosphere was one of happiness and excitement.

“I want to send out a massive and heartfelt thank-you to all the volunteers, who give their time freely to support and raise money for the Park.

"We couldn't put on events without them.”

As the Chichester City Band struck

up the notes of the first carol, the RAFA Choir led a huge crowd of carol singers.

Co-ordinator of the RAFA 381 choir, Sue Coyne, said: “THe RAFA 381 Choir were delighted once again to have been asked to lead the singing at Hotham Park, Carols in the Park.

"THe RAFA 381 Choir are always keen to participate at local events and this was a wonderful opportunity for us to be part of a great community event which everyone enjoyed.

"THe event was well organised and well attended with more than 600 people joining in with the choir to sing carols, and this year the weather was kind to us.”

THe singers, and crowds, enjoyed mulled wine, hot chocolate and hot mince pies which warmed both hands and bellies on the cold evening.

A spokesman from the Chichester City Band said: "THe band were pleased to support this community event again this year.

"It was great to see and hear the singing of such a large crowd."

Children enjoyed the evening, even more so when the snow came down and

Father Christmas arrived.

Some lucky children won tickets to ride on the Hotham Park Miniature Railway with Father Christmas, sponsored by Reynolds.

Sue said: “THe Elf who accompanied Father Christmas described the ride through the park on the Reynolds Express as truly magical.

“Friends of Hotham Park and THe Rotary Club of Bognor Regis would like to thank Reynolds for their sponsorship.

Also, thanks to Bognor Regis Town Council and Arun District Council for their continued and invaluable support.

“More thanks go to local businesses who have been so helpful in providing equipment and services to enable the event to be staged again this year, including Concept Audio, Brandon Tool Hire and Bradley Electrical.

"Carols in the Park was a great success and Friends of Hotham Park are already looking forward to next year! "

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` Coast protection SEA defence works are due to be carried out in Middleton.

Arun District Council wants to build a breakwater on the beach near Old Point.

THe breakwater will comprise 3-5 tonne armourstone rocks stacked to form a trapezoidal cross-section over an area of some 119m.

A temporary welfare unit - about 100sq m in size - will be installed at the end of Sea Lane during the construction works.

` Aldwick tax MEMBERS of Aldwick Parish Council have agreed to increase the amount they want residents to pay for the coming year.

THey unanimously decided at Monday's meeting to increase their precept, or share of households' council tax bill, by £5,000 in the year from next April.

THis will take the total precept to £90,000 and will be equal to an extra 85p a year for a band D property.

` Car theft A MEMBER of the public had their car stolen last week after saying no to a lift.

At around 12:30am on November 30, three males approached a member of the public getting something from the boot of their car parked in Nyton Road, Barnham. THe three men asked for a lift, and when the car owner said no, they jumped in the car, which was running, and stole it.

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

A FIVE-MAN team has been assembled

by Pagham campaigners for a wild goose chase.

THe squad from the Pagham And Aldwick Environmental Amenity Movement (Pagam) will be keeping a close watch on the sky this winter for signs of the Brent geese which gather around Pagham Harbour each winter.

THe geese have traditionally flocked to the fields next to the harbour as a respite from the harsh winter conditions in Siberia where they spend the rest of the year.

Pagam chairman Alan Pivett said the geese were missing from their regular site alongside Pagham Road because the developers of one of the area's major housing schemes had not planted winter wheat this autumn.

"THis is because they have mitigated additional fields on the other side of the reservoir to supposedly replace Pagham Road and which possibly have had grass planted instead.

"By giving these additional fields to Pagham, they were then able to tell Natural England that the geese would eat there instead and allow the building of nearly 500 homes.

"THe problem with the mitigated fields is that they provide virtually no 'sight lines' for the geese to keep watch, having a small reservoir on one side and restricted views elsewhere.

"Also, the fields are very sparse and poor in arable terms to support much.

"A five-man team has been set up to monitor movements of all birds in Pagham Harbour but the geese are

flying straight over (the development site) and ignoring this area.

"Just to say, if the Brent geese do not feed on the mitigated fields this winter, it could be a very serious setback for the developers and would mean the development could be set back."

Last year saw more than 3,000 geese reported to be using the fields.

"Brent geese follow a pattern. When they first arrive, it's eelgrass in the harbour, then winter wheat and, at a stretch, certain types of grass. If the grass is too long, they will not land as it irritates their bellies," said Mr Pivett.

THe absence of the geese could also threaten the harbour's Ramsar designation as one of the world's most important wetlands.

THe Ramsar convention is an intergovernmental environment treaty established in 1971 by the UN and which came into force four years later to recognise the worth of the sites.

Mr Pivett said Pagam was also encouraged by the events of 25 years ago in Portsmouth.

THe city's football club was foiled in its bid for an ambitious new stadium when a government planning inspector threw out its plan because the intended site was home to Brent geese.

"So, the residents of Pagham should still have hopes and aspirations that these proposed developments in this area could be brought to book," he added.

THe Pagham Road site is one of three major housing locations in Pagham which Arun District Council has earmarked for a total of some 1,000 homes and which have received outline approval.

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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, WHILE I was pleased to see the call by Cllr Lury (Bognor Regis Post, November 2 edition) to dual the A259 to help deal with the massive amount of development we can expect in Arun in the next 10 years or so, I remain very disappointed that it has taken both Arun District Council and West Sussex County Council, so very long to begin to accept that far more is required if our transport systems are not to become totally chaotic in the years ahead.

I acknowledge that there are already a number of transport proposals aimed at ameliorating the traffic impact of the 20,000 new homes proposed in the current local plan.

But for the A259, the major coastal route, these are concentrated on the area to the east of the Tesco roundabout and ignore the daily congestion and safety

issues that already exist to the west between Littlehampton and Flansham.

THe significant development proposals for this area can only make this far worse.

I and many others have been trying to draw attention to this deficiency for many years now, including making representations at the 2017 Arun local plan inquiry to challenge the inadequacy of the the WSCC analysis, but up to now this has fallen on deaf ears.

I can only hope the belated recognition that something major needs to be done will actually be followed through, and swiftly - and that the developers themselves will be required to make a major financial contribution towards it.

I look forward to the new study and the opportunity to contribute to it.

Alan Lovell (Ex county engineer and surveyor WSCC), Bognor Regis

Dear Editor, I am grateful the information regarding Bognor and Chichester South Coast Waspi and its recent meeting was published in last week's edition.

However, the article omitted to mention that after nearly five years of consistent campaigning from grass roots level - often in conversation groups on social media and now known by the generic term of Waspi - women against state pension inequality - we have the immense relief of knowing Parliament has

taken notice of us.

THe official Waspi campaign is led by six directors, two of whom, Angela Madden and Debbie de Spon, welcomed news from the Labour's shadow chancellor, John McDonnell, that a debt of honour was owed to women born in the 1950s who say they were given insufficient notice of big changes to their state pension age.

He has proposed paying women born in the decade from April 6, 1950, to April 5, 1960, compensation on a sliding scale to make up for the increase in the state pension age we

have been subject to.

THis has been a long time coming.

We will need to see the detail and will be working closely with the party to achieve fair compensation for all 1950s women.

Local Waspi women will continue to attend West Sussex general election hustings during December.

Further details are available on the Waspi Bognor and Chichester South Coast Group pages on Facebook.

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Lights disposal RESIDENTS getting ready to sort through their Christmas decorations who have old lights or decorations that are past their best, are bring asked to take a moment to dispose of them properly.

Christmas lights - and any other unwanted electrical items - can be taken to residents' nearest household waste recycling site to be recycled.

Taking any waste electrical and electronic equipment to the sites means that valuable materials such as metals, plastic and glass can be recycled into new products.

If you live in the Arun area, you can place small broken electrical items, such as Christmas lights, in a bag to the side of your rubbish bin/bag for collection.

THe council has asked residents not to put these into the household recycling bin, as they can cause all sorts of problems at the materials recycling facility in Ford.

THere has already been one incident of the plant having to be shut down this month due to a set of Christmas lights getting tangled in the machinery.

If you have an old tree that is past its best, or broken decorations that can't be used any more, these can also be taken to the site.

Residents are also being reminded that they will need to take ID with them when they visit.

THe new system is designed to save taxpayers around £250,000 per year and came into effect this month.

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Salary still paid WEST SUSSEX County Council’s former chief executive was still being paid his £190,000 per year salary despite being ‘away from his duties’ since September.

THe council has been tight-lipped about the departure of Nathan Elvery, who took over the top job in 2016, refusing to say why he left and citing confidentiality when asked what settlement had been reached between the two parties.

A spokesman said: “He remained

as chief executive up until Monday November 25, and was paid as such.”

Mr Elvery’s time at the authority was overshadowed by controversy regarding a £47,500 payment originally believed to be for him to relocate to West Sussex.

It was later revealed he still owned his family home in Surrey as well as a new flat in Chichester.

Report by Karen Dunn, local democracy reporter

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` Lifesaving gift NEARLY 60 people in West Sussex are facing Christmas on the waiting list for an organ transplant.

THey are among more than 6,000 people across the UK, including 180-plus children, hoping for a lifesaving gift.

Families in the county are being urged to share their organ donation decision this festive season to enable their loved ones to know their view and more patients can receive the transplants they need.

Anthony Clarkson, director of organ donation and transplantation at NHS Blood and Transplant, said: "We are urging everyone in West Sussex to take a moment to think about the people who will spend their Christmas hoping for just one thing: a life-saving organ transplant.

"Please let your family know what your organ donation decision is so that we can save more lives."

From next spring, in England and Wales, the law around organ donation is changing.

All adults in West Sussex will be considered as having agreed to donate their organs when they die unless they record their decision not to donate, known as opt-out.

Families will still be involved in organ donation so it is vital they know their relative's choice. Certain groups will be excluded from the opt-out law.

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Special care badge is awarded to charity

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A CHICHESTER charity has been given a CARE badge award.

THe CARE badge Community Interest Company has awarded £10,000 between four care-related causes, nominated by carers across the UK, to support their ongoing social care services.

THe successful recipients included Sage House's Dementia Support set up in Chichester in 2014 to provide a vital service offering support, guidance, and care for those living with dementia across the Post area.

Dementia Support will receive £2,500 and is one of the first to be made by the CARE badge Community Interest Company following the launch of the CARE badge initiative in June.

Chief executive of the charity, Sally Tabbner said: "We are so very proud to receive this award.

"It is great recognition of the tremendous effort our team at Sage House places on delivering the best possible services for those living with dementia as well as their carers – our approach is one of putting the customer as the centre of all that we do and improving their quality of life and wellbeing and to have this recognised in this way is a tremendous accolade.

"Additionally, to be one of first four in the country to be recognised in this way is very special for our young charity."

CARE badge board members Martin Greene, Robin Batchelor and Liz Jones said: "THe crucial role played by both

paid and unpaid carers is often taken for granted due to a lack of awareness and appreciation.

"As such, it is great to see so many CARE badges now in the community and to be able to financially assist these four well deserving, grass-root charities as a direct result.

"THank you to our CARE badge charity committee volunteers, Sam, Victoria and Shauna, for assessing the nominees.

"Together, we look forward to supporting further care-related causes in the future and encourage carers to continue to send us their nominations."

To find out more about the CARE badge grant application process, please visit: thecarebadge.org

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Youth cabinet members visit county council headquarters

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk

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YOUTH cabinet members were given a look behind the scenes at West Sussex County Council as part of national Youth Takeover Day. THe young people visited a range of services across the county including Chichester Fire Station, the materials recycling facility at Ford and the highways depot at Drayton.

Maxwell Dwyer, youth cabinet member for Durrington, and Daisy Watson-Rumbold, youth cabinet member for Arundel, started with a visit to the county council contact centre in Durban Road, Bognor Regis, with cabinet member for economy and

corporate resources, Bob Lanzer.

Daisy then went on to visit the communications and engagement team at County Hall, Chichester. She said: “It was interesting to learn about customer data and services, especially how many interactions they have throughout the year. Everyone was really welcoming to both Max and I. I found working with the communications and engagement team really helpful and intriguing.”

Malachi Furamera, youth cabinet member for Crawley, took part in a visit to the fire station with Selsey councillor Carol Purnell. THey had a tour around the station and watched a practise drill.

AnnMarie Dodds, assistant director for early help, said: "THis was a fantastic

opportunity for our youth cabinet to find out more about what the county council does and the role of councillors.

"I know they had a brilliant time and enjoyed learning about recycling, the fire service and highways amongst other things and it was great to see them engaging in this way."

Youth cabinet members range in ages from 11-18 and are elected by their peers to represent all areas of West Sussex and meet up once or twice a month.

To find out more about the youth cabinet visit: westsussex.gov.uk/ education-children-and-families/yourspace/youth-voice/youth-cabinet-and-ukyouth-parliament/

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` Yapton homes HOUSING is set to replace horses on a Yapton field.

Pibworth Holdings has been given outline planning permission for the homes by Arun District Council.

THe site of the proposed housing is a large grassed field used for the grazing of horses.

Simon Davis, a council planning officer, says in his report about the decision that Yapton Parish Council had backed the application.

Parish councillors had allocated the site on land north of Yapton CE Primary School for development in its neighbourhood plan.

"THe proposed development is to cover a larger area than was originally agreed by the neighbourhood plan," states Mr Davis. However, the inspector who examined the neighbourhood plan gave a clear steer as to the acceptability of the westward extension of the site.

"Furthermore, the proposal only actually seeks consent for three more dwellings than the number stated in the neighbourhood plan."

A previous housing site for the site in 2015 also gained outline backing.

` Christmas concert A SPECIAL Christmas concert will be taking place on Sunday at St Wilfrid's Church, Victoria Drive, Bognor Regis.

THe concert has been organised by the Bognor Regis Concert Band.

Tickets, which will be available on the door, are £5 for adults, and £3 for anyone under 16.

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Folk festival returns next year Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk

FOLK fans can start looking forward to next year as Southdowns Folk Festival release next year’s dates.

THe Steve Harley Acoustic Band will be opening the 8th Southdowns Festival on September 17.

Other headliners include Jez Lowe and Steve Tilston, THe Strawbs, Steve Knightley and the Gerry Colvin Band, who will be taking to the stage up until September 20 next year.

Next year there will also be an exciting new Americana Festival, and the return of the hugely popular Southdowns Ukulele Festival.

Roger Nash, the festival's organiser, said: “To get the calibre of the Steve Harley Acoustic Band is a real coup.

“He was with us back in 2018 and wowed the sold-out audience. THis time he's back with a bigger line up and some fantastic new material as well as iconic favourites."

Widely considered one of the most charismatic performers on stage, Steve Harley continues to play to sold-out venues across the UK and Europe.

According to Steve, life on the road is more than just a job - it is almost his life’s blood.

And with the February, 2020, release of an all-acoustic CD, Uncovered, the original Cockney Rebel shows no sign of slowing down.

THe Acoustic Band for 2020 will find Steve supported by long-standing violinist and guitarist, Barry Wickens, and Oli Heyhurst on double bass, with Dave Delarre on lead acoustic guitar.

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Steve has been playing live shows around the world for over 45 years and the thrill of another night in another place to another audience has not dimmed at all.

“We have real adventures on tour,” said Steve. “I’ve seen the Northern Lights, the Midnight Sun and dozens of wonderful galleries, museums and great cities, all on my down-time.

"I have a great life as a wandering minstrel!”

Uncovered includes a re-recording of Steve’s popular song Love, Compared With You, with a newly composed third verse, plus 11 other songs he’s always wanted to perform.

THe album features Barry Wickens on viola and acoustic guitar, Oli Heyhurst on double bass, Tom Hooper on percussion and the Roots Music Legend, Martin Simpson, on guitar.

Steve also sings a duet with the Scottish singer, Eddi Reader.

THe acoustic sets for 2020 will include songs from the new CD, plus a selection from the vast and eclectic Harley songbook.

Mr Soft, Judy Teen, Sebastian and the legendary Make Me Smile will all be re-produced in a unique acoustic style.

Steve received a lifetime achievement award for acoustic music from the Acoustic Festival of Britain in 2018.

Tickets are available at: www. regiscentre.co.uk or www.

WeGotTickets.com or www.eventbrite. co.uk.

Alternatively, you can phone the Regis Centre box office: 01243 861010.

THere is more ticket information at www.southdownsfolkfest.co.uk

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Friday, December 6, 2019

CHICHESTER CINEMA AT NEW PARK

December 6-12 THE 23rd Jewish Film Festival’s choices – The Birdcatcher and It Must be Schwing! The Blue Note Story – join the last two films of the French Film Festival, La Belle Epoque and Oh Mercy, bringing to a close a choice of over 20 Francophone films in the winter programme.

Dreams of stardom by Esther, a beautiful Jewish-Norwegian teenager, are dramatically changed in Birdland, when Nazis invade the country and her family’s hometown and round up all Jews. The biggest role of her life is to unfold when she escapes, disguised as a boy. See this suspenseful film as well as following 1930’s German-Jewish jazz buffs Alfred Lion and Francis Wolff who flee Germany to New York in It Must be Schwing! The Blue Note Story.

La Belle Epoque sees Daniel Auteuil as a cartoonist who is given a chance to visit a different era to re-evaluate his life and save his marriage to the gorgeous Fanny Ardant. Expect great fun, a great soundtrack and gorgeous sets. Roubaix in northern France is the setting of Oh Mercy, where crimes involving neighbours are taken up by the experienced, quiet Captain Douad, who’s on the case of the murder of an elderly woman in a grim district, and two women under suspicion after an arson attack.

Ken Loach, who has clocked up a remarkable 27 films during his lengthy career, triumphs yet again with Sorry We Missed You. Hard-grafting Ricky Turner (Kris Hitchen) has an opportunity to become “the master of your own destiny” as a self-employed delivery driver to safeguard his family’s future but the zero-hours culture create havoc for this family in this riveting film, skilfully linking the personal and the political.

If you feel strong enough, don’t miss Stephen King’s novel, Doctor Sleep. Dan Torrance (Ewan McGregor), is still scarred 40 years after the

terrifying events of The Shining during his traumatic childhood.

Luce charts a family whose adopted son, seen as an all-star student and symbol of black excellence, turns in an alarming paper about violence which threatens to turn his nice family dynamics upside down. Starring Naomi Watts and Tim Roth.

Performance events this week: In Western Stars, Bruce Springsteen shows who’s Boss in this intimate live concert (Dec 9); Present Laughter, from the National Theatre, stars Andrew Scott in Noel Coward’s provocative comedy (Dec 7) and Coppélia, the classic ballet from the Royal Ballet at the ROH(Dec) 10.

Petrolheads, particularly, will revel in Le Mans, starring Matt Damon as a visionary car designer and Christian Bale as a fearless driver and their quest to win the 1966 24-hour race.

Keep on Keeping On: A Tribute to Alan Bennett, is a must for lovers of this witty, prolific writer.

Come for an amusing talk with clips on December 6, part of the cinema’s sterling education department.

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

NEW RELEASE

Jumanji: The Next Level Comedy, Crime, Mystery Screened at Picturedrome Cinema

IN Jumanji: The Next Level, the gang is back but the game has changed. When Spencer is sucked back into Jumanji, his friends Fridge, Martha, and Bethany go back in to save him. But on their return, they discover that nothing is as they remember.

While Martha returns to her role as Ruby Roundhouse (Karen Gillan), Spencer and Bethany are both missing, Fridge is now playing as Professor Shelly Oberon (Jack Black), and Spencer's grandfather Eddie (Danny Devito) and his friend Milo (Danny Glover) have joined the game as Dr Smolder Bravestone (Dwayne Johnson) and Franklin Moose Finbar (Kevin Hart).

Now the teens must navigate their new characters, find Spencer and Bethany, and ensure the two confused senior citizens survive the game that’s deadlier than ever.

Jumanji: The Next Level will see the players brave parts unknown and unexplored, from the arid deserts to the snowy mountains, in order to escape the world's most dangerous game.

StarDog And TurboCat

Animation, Family, Fantasy Screened at Picturedrome Cinema LAUNCHED into space by his scientist owner in 1969, loyal dog Buddy crash lands in the present-day in a small town where pets are ruthlessly rounded up by animal-hating cop Peck.

Desperate to be reunited with his owner, Buddy recruits genius millionaire cat Felix to help him on a madcap adventure across town. But when they encounter rabbit Cassidy and her misfit organisation of animal rights activists G.U.A.R.D., Buddy and Felix are forced to confront Peck and become the heroes they need to be!

Starring Luke Evans, Nick Frost, Gemma Arterton, and Bill Nighy, it’s a hilarious animated adventure about friendship, heroism, and belief in the human capacity for good that introduces the whole family to the greatest heroes ever unleashed: StarDog And TurboCat!

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WHEN people get desperate, the knives come out. Get set for a spectacularly stylish and sordid whodunnit featuring a rogue’s gallery of Hollywood A-listers. The acclaimed writer and director of Brick, Looper, and Star Wars: The Last Jedi pays tribute to mystery mastermind Agatha Christie with a fun, modern-day murder mystery where everyone is a suspect.

When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death.

This witty and stylish whodunnit boasts a star-studded ensemble cast including Chris Evans, Ana De Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Don Johnson, Michael Shannon, Toni Collette, LaKeith Stanfield, Katherine Langford and Jaeden Martell. With such a twisted web to untangle, a cast offering serious strength in numbers, and a script concocted with equal measures of menace and wit, expect to find yourself on edge all the way up until Knives Out’s big reveal.

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LAST CHRISTMAS (12A)

Black Christmas Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Screened at Picturedrome Cinema JUST in time for the holidays comes a timely take on a cult horror classic as a campus killer comes to face a formidable group of friends in sisterhood.

Hawthorne College is quietening down for the holidays. But as Riley Stone (Imogen Poots) and her Mu Kappa Epsilon sisters – athlete Marty (Lily Donoghue), rebel Kris (Aleyse Shannon), and foodie Jesse (Brittany O'Grady) – prepare to deck the halls with a series of seasonal parties, a blackmasked stalker begins killing sorority women one by one.

As the body count rises, Riley and her squad start to question whether they can trust any man, including Marty's beta-male boyfriend, Nate (Simon Mead), Riley's new crush, Landon (Caleb Eberhardt), or even esteemed classics instructor Professor Gelson (Cary Elwes). Whoever the killer is, he's about to discover that this generation's young women aren't about to be anybody's victims. This December, ring in the holidays by dreaming of a Black Christmas.

FRI: 2PM, 5.15PM*(*SUBTITLED), 8PM SAT: 5.15PM SUN: 12.45PM, 3.45PM MON: 2PM, 5PM TUE: 2PM, 4PM WED: 2.15PM, 4PM THU: 2.15PM

STAR DOG AND TURBO CAT (U) FRI: 2.30PM, 5.15PM SAT: 9.45AM SUN: 10.15AM MON: 2.30PM, 5.30PM* (*SENSORY SCREENING) TUE: 1.15PM, 5.30PM WED: 5.15PM THU: 5PM

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FRI/MON - THU: 1.45PM, 4.30PM, 7.30PM SAT: 10AM, 11.15AM, 1PM, 4.15PM, 7.30PM SUN: 10.30AM, 1.30PM, 4.30PM, 7.30PM

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KNIVES OUT (12A)

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CHARLIE’S ANGELS (12A) FRI/SUN/MON/TUE: 7.45PM SAT: 7PM WED/THU: 8PM

LES MISERABLES: THE STAGED CONCERT (ENCORE) SAT: 7PM SUN: 3.30PM TICKETS: £14.00

PREVIEWS: JUMANJI: NEXT LEVEL (12A) SAT: 10.15AM, 12.30PM, 2PM, 3.45PM, 8PM SUN: 10.15AM, 12.30PM, 4.30PM, 7PM WED: 12.45PM, 7PM THU: 2PM, 5.15PM, 8.15PM

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THE POST'S TOP 20 THINGS TO DO &this SEE week

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Event. Festival of Chichester Festive Jazz Cafe. A special seasonal treat of words, music and complimentary mince pies is heading Chichester’s way when the Festive Jazz Café takes off in the atmospheric setting of historic St John’s Chapel, St John's Street, on December 11. THe event starts at 7.30pm. Tickets at £12 are at THe Novium/TIC, Tower Street, Chichester, PO19 1QH, call 01243 816525 or visit: chichesterboxoffice.ticketsolve.com

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Event. Christmas Tea Party.

Hosted by Pagham & District Residents' Association, at Pagham Village Hall, PO21 4NJ, on December 15, from 3pm - 5pm. All welcome to join an afternoon of carols and seasonal songs, light-hearted entertainment and a festive tea. Cost £5 per person with entry by ticket only, bought in advance from Rita on 01243-262814.

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Event. Christmas Festival Weekend. St. Anne’s Church, East Wittering. THe Christmas Tree Festival and other activities in the church is from 10am-4.30pm on both December 6 and 7 and from 11.30am-3pm on December 8. Call my Bluff tasting quiz is on December 6, 7pm, with tickets costing £10, including drinks. THe Christmas fair is from 10am in the village hall on December 7 and Sunday will see the Christingle and toy service at 6pm. THe Salvation Army band will be playing favourite carols. Families are asked to bring a new

unwrapped toy as a gift for children whose families are in need. Collection for the Children’s Society.

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Music. Winter Wonderland.

Edwin James Festival Choir will celebrate Christmas with a magical Disney-themed choir concert in aid of its chosen charities, including Turning Tides, at St James Church, East Ham Road, Littlehampton BN17 7AN, on December 13. Doors open at 6.45pm with the performance at 7.30pm. At the same venue, the following afternoon, December 14, the programme will be repeated with the proceeds going to the choir's music fund. THat show starts at 3pm. Tickets for both are £10 for adults and £4 for children, and are available in advance by calling 01243 582330.

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Event. Meet Green Father Christmas. THis December, Weald and Downland Living Museum is welcoming a very special guest – Green Father Christmas (Old Winter). Booking in advance is essential. Visit the website of the Singleton museum for dates, between December 7 and 23, and more information: wealddown.co.uk

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Event. Christmas Fayre. An inspirational event to soothe, cleanse and inspire your mind, body and spirit is offered at Serenity Fayres Grand Christmas Fayre, working in partnership with Cancerwise. In three rooms throughout Felpham Leisure

Centre, there will be a wide range of choices for pampering and holistic therapies and stalls to buy gifts for loved ones. Entry is £1 for adults, free for under16s, which will be donated to Cancerwise, between noon and 5pm, on December 8.

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Music. Annual Christmas Concert.

Chichester City Band, conducted

by Rom Stanko, present festive music, carols and much more at St Paul’s Church,Churchside, Chichester PO19 6FT, starting at 7.30pm, on December 7.

Tickets: £9, including free entry for one child under 14, will be at the door or online at: eventbrite.co.uk

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Event. Woman Up Fest. WUF is a body confidence and dance workshop where organisers help their sisters feel as sassy as they can be. Dance experience is not essential.

Wear comfortable clothing that you feel confident in, including heels if you wish.

Book tickets at £15 at: eventbrite.com for the fest at Felpham Community Hall, Meaden Way, Bognor Regis PO22 8FA on December 14, 1pm-3pm.

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Theatre. THe Wizard of Oz. Frank Baum’s classic novel features all the beloved songs from the 1939 classic film. Lucy Betts the reins again for another stunning festive production from the remarkable Chichester Festival Youth THeatre. Performances are from December 14-29. For details and tickets, visit: cft.org. uk or call 01243 781312.

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Music. Carols & Songs. On December 14, keen singer David Bathurst will attempt to sing, from memory, 120 seasonal carols and songs in St George’s Church, Eastergate PO20 3UT, starting at 9am and ending at 4.30pm. THere will be a retiring collection, in aid of Stonepillow, which supports homeless people in the Chichester and Bognor Regis area.

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Fara, Emsworth.

Music. Fara. Award-winning Orcadian quartet on their second Christmas tour, which combines their own music with some of the more famous Christmas carols, are performing at Chidham Village Hall on December 12. Fara take to the stage at 7.30pm and £15 tickets are available from Bookends, High Street, Emsworth, and online at: wegottickets.com

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Music. Northern Soul & Motown. If black American music of the 1960s and 1970s takes you back to another era, you can enjoy regular monthly sessions of this genre at Arundel Football Club's pavilion.

THe next gig at the Mill Road BN18 9PA venue, is on December 14. You can dance the night away to these iconic sounds from 8pm to midnight. Entry on the door is £4

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Event. Pallant House Gallery Christmas. Visitors will find part of the 18th century townhouse in central Chichester transformed into a festive bakery. THe only difference is that every cake, mince pie and gingerbread man has been knitted or crocheted by textile artist Kate Jenkins. THe installation will be in place until January 5. During December, goodie bags full of activities will be available for children who can follow a trail around the gallery.

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Music. 60 Minutes of Classical Music. THe monthly night at the Alexandra THeatre, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1BL features famous opera extracts and overtures to include works by Mozart, Rossini, Bizet, Strauss, Verdi and SaintSaens. Presented by Roger Clayden and conducted by Mark FitzGerald, on December 7, at 7.30pm, Jonathan Strange leads the professional string orchestra.

Tickets online at: regiscentre.co.uk or 60minutesofclassicalmusic.co.uk. Adults £12.50, students and children £6.50.

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Music. Christmas flutes concert.

Chichester Flute Choir, formed by music teacher Julie Twite in 2016, will be performing at St George’s Church, Cleveland Road, Chichester, at 3pm on December 8. Julie said: “We hope to perform something for everyone, from well-known favourites including Sleigh Ride and the Nutcracker Suite to popular modern music such as A Fairytale of New York.” Tickets for the concert are £5, under-16s are free.

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Theatre. Cinderella. THis year’s all-star cast at Worthing's Pavilion THeatre in Marine Parade features Strictly Come Dancing’s Ian Waite, making his pantomime debut, as Dandini, the Prince’s cheeky but charming aide-de-campe. Ian will star alongside children’s TV presenter and

CBBC favourite Naomi Wilkinson, in the title role as Cinderella, with boy band A1’s Mark Read returning as Prince Charming.

Cinderella continues until January 5, 2020.

For full details, visit: worthingtheatres. co.uk or call 01903 206206

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Music. Advent Inspirations.

Chichester Chorale's concert is inspired by the 'O' Advent Antiphons. THe plainsong antiphons and improvisations, performed by Master of Music at Westminster Cathedral Martin Baker, are interspersed with music

by William Byrd, Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Robert Ramsey, James MacMillan, Benjamin Britten, Josef Rheinberger, and John Tavener. Tickets for the 7.30pm concert on December 7 are £15. Visit: chichesterchorale.com, or buy on the door.

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Theatre. Aladdin. Starring Boyzone’s Shane Lynch, Phats & Small’s Ben Ofoedu, THe Voice star Lucy Kane, and Portsmouth’s favourite Dame, Jack Edwards, Aladdin at the Kings THeatre is guaranteed to be packed full of all the traditional panto ingredients plus a few modern surprises.

Aladdin runs from December 11 to January 5. A free park and ride service will operate from car parks near Clarence Pier on the seafront. For details and bookings, visit: kingsportsmouth.co.uk or call 023 9282 8282.

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Music. Winter Warmer.

Grayshott Folk Club's Christmas special features Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer with Rosewood as support at Grayshott Village Hall, Headley Road, Grayshott, near Hindhead, Surrey GU26 6TZ on December 13. THe party starts at 7.30pm with audience members sitting around large tables and invited to bring their own food, with crackers and mince pies provided. Tickets are £14 from organiser Des O'Byrne on 01428 607096.

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Music. Pub and club gigs.

December 13 - Amy Skippings, THe Fishermans Joy, Selsey, 9pm; December 14 - Andy Osman, Nelsons, Southsea, 9.15pm. Open mike, December 8, THe Claremont, Bognor Regis, 8pm; December 11, THe Hothampton, 8.45pm; December 12, THe Seal, Selsey, 9pm.

Concert is as traditional as turkey and tinsel for music-lovers Theatre review 

By Alicia Denny Christmas Concerts Until December 7 Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP 01243 781312 box.office@cft.org.uk www.cft.org.uk FOR Chichester audiences, it's a part of Christmas as traditional as turkey and tinsel -the start of the season with a fanfare of festivity, thanks to Portsmouth's HM Royal Marines Band and the city's own cathedral choristers.

Much of the popularity of the evening is down to the compering and conducting of Captain Andy Gregory, whose charm and ease with the audience is allied to a disciplined musicality, bringing out the best of the men and women under his command.

THe programme is not just standard instrumental carols or Jingle Bells but a variety to keep the audience interested, including solos by both female and male singers plus virtuoso playing by some of the musicians, including guitarists, and a big band selection.

THere was also an opportunity for four members of the renowned Corps of Drums, immaculate, of course, in their dress uniforms with white pith helmets, to show their skills.

Under the direction of Chichester Cathedral's Charles Harrison, the 14 boys and six adults of the choir brought delicate harmony and thrilling purity of sound to the stage as they interspersed the band's performances with carols and sacred music.

As with Andy, over five years of being involved in the concerts, Charles has a developed a special

rapport with his choristers, the band and the audience who make up a happy group intent on imbuing the Festival THeatre with Christmas spirit.

In the second half, with the boys having returned to THe Prebendal School, the men, who call themselves Close Company when not wearing their cassocks, took on a larger role in the concert and showed their versatility, especially in an interesting rendition of Wham's Last Christmas, sung in barbershop style.

In a nod to the band's military heritage and linking to the Christmas truce of 1914 during the First World War, they featured in a poignant rendition of Silent Night, echoed by Sunset, played by the Marines' bugler, before the mood was lifted again by audience participation in a medley of carols and tunes to send everyone home after their annual dose of splendid pre-Christmas music.

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Wizard show in prospect for Alexandra audiences

WITH 2019 marking the 80th anniversary year of the film, THe Wizard of Oz was the perfect choice for this year’s pantomime at the Alexandra THeatre in Bognor Regis.

One of the best-loved films ever made, THe Wizard of Oz was based on the 1900 children’s novel ‘THe Wonderful Wizard of Oz’, by L Frank Baum. THe film starred Judy Garland as Dorothy and has often been performed as a stage adaptation but Bognor Regis’s producers will take the original story and well and truly ‘pantofy’ it.

Delivering all the traditional magic that audiences have come to expect of the seasonal production at the Alexandra THeatre, executive producer Hazel Latus said: “Having built on the success of our annual pantomime year on year, the challenge is always to exceed expectations.

"With THe Wizard of Oz celebrating such a milestone anniversary, it was the obvious choice for 2019/20 and it has all the right ingredients for a perfect Christmas production: a happily ever after, with plenty of drama, comedy, music and dance.

"Of course, we’ll be adding plenty of special effects and traditional pantomime elements,

and we have a wonderful team in place to ensure that everyone who journeys down the Yellow Brick Road will have an absolutely marvellous time. THere aren’t many mediums that can entertain people of all ages together, but pantomime does that absolutely,” added Hazel.

Bev Berridge, of specialist pantomime company Spillers, will direct a professional cast which includes several Bognor Regis favourites, including Scottish comedy duo Jamie Lemetti and Alan Mirren as Scarecrow and Tin Man. Also back by popular demand, Jamie Bannerman plays Lion, Vicky Edwards is the Good Witch and last year’s Ugly Sister, Andrew Donnell, will be cackling as the Wicked Witch.

Chichester-based actors Katie Bennet and Kevin Short make their Alexandra THeatre debuts as Dorothy and the Wizard.

Children from performing arts schools will play Munchkins.

THe pantomime THe Wizard of Oz runs from December 11-January 4, at THe Alexandra THeatre, Bognor Regis. Tickets from £14 are available by calling the box office on 01243 868610 or visit: alexandratheatre.co.uk

Cathedral Messiah and other events at centre of Christmas AS it should be at Christmas-time, Chichester Cathedral is at the centre of events in December.

Handel’s Messiah will offer an evening of sparkling music as cathedral organist Charles Harrison directs the professional singers of NMH in a performance on December 14, at 7.15pm.

Using small, perfectly balanced forces, accompanied by period instruments, this much-loved masterpiece will come to life in the historic setting.

Proceeds will support the work and ministry of the

cathedral. Tickets cost £20, or £16 with restricted view, and are available at the cathedral shop or online at: chichestercathedral.org.uk THe Friends of Chichester Cathedral is holding a Christmas fayre at the Vicar's Hall in the cathedral precincts, on December 7, 10am-noon, with entry at £2, to include coffee.

A mini Christmas market will be held in the cathedral cloisters on December 6 and 7 and from December 12 to 14. Local brands will feature a variety of items at the event, which is free entry and open from 10am-4pm.

THe popular traditional carol services at the cathedral are open to all and not ticketed this year. Seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and doors open an hour before each service.

With carols sung by the cathedral choir, services, which include Bible readings, will be on December 19 and 20, at 6pm, and on December 21, at 3pm.

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A NEW initiative has been launched to tackle dog fouling and bring irresponsible dog walkers to heel.

THe national Green Dog Walkers Scheme asks dog owners to display a Green Dog Walkers badge to show that they take responsibility for cleaning up after their pets.

Volunteers are also encouraged to carry extra dog poo bags and be happy to give them out to other dog walkers who have been ‘caught short’ and to highlight any problem areas to the council.

Cllr Dan Purchese, Arun District Council’s cabinet member for neighbourhood services, said: “THe Green Dog Walkers initiative is about educating the small minority of dog owners who don’t pick up after their pets.

“Dog fouling in the district continues to be an issue, so we’d encourage dog owners in the district to sign the pledge and help us to tackle the problem in order to keep our beaches, streets, footpaths and green areas clean and safe."

Anybody who allows their dog to foul in public and fails to pick it up could be given an £80 on-the-spot fine. Failure to pay could result in court action. THe scheme launched last weekend in conjunction with Angmering Parish Council at their community day event where residents were given more information on how to become a Green Dog walker.

A MAN from Bognor Regis has been awarded for his Beat the Streets efforts.

Oliver Shippam, who has autism and is supported by the outreach team from the Aldingbourne Trust, walked an impressive 85.5 miles, motivated by the scheme.

Karen Allen, from the outreach team, said: “Everyone who took part really enjoyed it. It wasn’t just about the amount they walked, but about taking part in an activity they wouldn’t normally do.”

Staff and support workers at the Aldingbourne Trust thought it would be great to take part in the Beat the Streets challenge during the summer holidays, by setting up a challenge between projects to encourage more physical activity within the people they support.

Over 41 people took part across the trust, collecting 16,370 points, and walking over 500 miles as a team.

“When the Beat the Streets was mentioned,” Karen said, “we all thought this would be great fun to get as many people as possible joining in. Oliver is very competitive and wanted to see how far he could walk.”

Oliver wanted to beat the others in the team, so

he followed the complete map of Bognor Regis and Littlehampton several times and really enjoyed finding all the boxes. He said: “It was something nice I could join in with my family and support staff, and my mum and dad did 35.5 miles”.

THis week, Oliver Shippam was presented with his certificate from Katherine from the Beat the Streets initiative. THey were both extremely proud of their achievements, and they were looking forward to taking part in the event again next year.

THe Beat the Streets initiative was delivered

by Intelligent Health and funded by Arun District Council, Adur and Worthing councils, THe Conservation Volunteers and West Sussex County Council Public Health. It was to encourage people to get out and about in the local community.

Anyone living, working or going to a school in Bognor Regis, Littlehampton, Worthing, Shoreham and other towns across the West Sussex Coast were eligible to take part.

Schools and community groups competed against each other to see if they could travel the furthest.

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Patrick Moore’s musical life will find this concert a real treat.”

Chistopher Beaumont began studying piano aged six with local and much-loved pianist Muriel Jones.

Science has always been a great interest throughout Chris’ life, in particular astronomy, which was inspired by the work of Sir Patrick Moore.

Chris was gripped by Patrick playing the xylophone and he successfully taught himself several of Patrick’s pieces, and following further influence by Patrick, turned professional in July, 2011.

THe concert at 46 Sudley Road, will take place at 7pm.

Entry at the door starts at £5 for students. For more information, phone Chris Coote: 01243 773276.

AN UNUSUAL concert is set to take place at the Bognor Regis Music Club tomorrow.

From 7pm, a xylophone concert will be given by Christopher Beaumont, accompanied by Derek Carden on the piano.

THe concert will be held at the Regis School of Music, 46 Sudley Road.

Club chairman Chris Coote said: “We are looking very much forward to this unusual concert with such a strong local connection and are most grateful to our friends, Sasha and Nina Levtov, for allowing us the use of their recital hall. THe xylophone is too cumbersome to navigate the stairs at our usual venue.

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MUSICIANS from around the Bognor Regis area are hoping to get everyone in the Christmas spirit with their next festive-filled concert.

Bognor Regis Concert Band will be holding their annual Christmas show at St Wilfrid's Church in the town this weekend.

Featuring a host of seasonal favourites, including Fairytale of New York and Walking in the Air, as well as hits from movies such as THe Greatest Showman and Frozen, it promises to be a concert that all can enjoy.

THe long-time conductor of the 30-member band, Dave Poste, believes the show has 'something for everyone'.

He said: "Once again, we've put together a programme packed with everyone's favourite Christmas songs to make sure the audience gets into the holiday spirit.

"Our members are not professionals. THey're hard working and talented musicians who perform for their love of the music."

THe audience will be encouraged to sing along during the traditional carols. Refreshments will be available in the interval.

Town mayor, Cllr Phil Woodall, has been the band's president for almost two years. He said: "THe band always put on a good show."

THe concert takes place at 2pm on Sunday at the church in Victoria Drive. Tickets will cost £5 adults and £3 for under-16s.

LIFE-SAVING support for hundreds of water-lovers has had a significant boost after Bognor Regis Lifeguards received £4,000 from Tesco.

THanks to Tesco’s Bags of Help scheme, Bognor Regis’ fundraising branch of the RNLI received the funding, enabling it to maintain the lifeguard service today and into the future.

Ben Black, fundraising manager, said: “We’re very grateful to Tesco for this money. We rely on donations so we can continue saving lives at sea, 365 days a year.”

“Our lifeguards are fit, strong, and highly trained in rescue and first aid. THey can swim 200m in under three and a half minutes, and run 200m on the sand in less than 40 seconds.

“THey monitor sea conditions and set up the appropriate flags, watch the people on the beach, and offer safety advice on the beach and in classrooms through our education programmes.

“Our lifeguards are often the first on the scene when something goes wrong at Bognor Regis beach. Donations such as this and the support from the generous public can ensure we continue educating people and, ultimately, saving lives.

Bognor Regis Lifeguards is one of the three community organisations and charities in the area to benefit from the Bags of Help coastal funding.

Sussex Wildlife Trust received £2,000 and Felpham Sailing Club was given £1,000.

Bags of Help provides funding for thousands of local community projects every year. In 42 seaside towns during May and June, customers voted for coastal projects nominated by groups working around the coasts of Britain to receive funding.

Tom Nicholson, Tesco’s communications manager for the south east, said: “We are very proud of the impact Bags of Help has had in communities across Britain.

“THe funding scheme responds to the needs of local communities, which is why in Bognor Regis we listened to colleagues and customers and decided to dedicate a round to groups and charities improving and preserving our wonderful coastlines.

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DENISE KELLY A passionate and motivated 'health expert/nutritionist.

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A tinnitus cure hasn’t yet been found however there are many ways that are thought to help relieve your symptoms.

THere is a form of treatment for tinnitus, such as sound therapy and removal of excess ear wax, that have been reported to help this condition. THere are also foods which can help and foods that can make things worse.

Foods to avoid: • Salt Salt, or sodium as it is commonly known as on food package labels, is thought to be key food to avoid if you’re experiencing this condition. Salt is related to a higher blood pressure level which can affect the blood flow to your ears and can activate your tinnitus.

• Alcohol and smoking As well as salt, alcohol and smoking are also associated with high blood pressure and the exacerbation of Tinnitus. Having your blood pressure under control can contribute to the relieving of the symptoms caused by Tinnitus.

• Sweets Unfortunately, those late-night sweets might be making your tinnitus worse.

Your brain relies on the supply of oxygen and glucose in the bloodstream to function correctly. Too much intake of sugar can disrupt this process and could have an adverse effect on your Tinnitus and hearing.

• Caffeine Reduce your caffeine, especially before you go to bed. Tinnitus causes sleep problems and having the extra caffeine in your system won’t help matters.

Swapping your coffee for herbal tea such as chamomile or lime flower to help relaxation, is a great first step in getting a better night’s sleep – and can help the symptoms of tinnitus to settle.

• Fast food If you are living with tinnitus it may be ideal to cook from home, many fast food items are a concoction of several things – like salt, sugar and more. THese all might intensify your tinnitus. Whenever possible, people suffering with tinnitus should avoid processed food and opt for more natural meals.

Foods to eat: • Pineapple and bananas One fabulous food to eat as treatment for tinnitus is pineapple. Not only is this fruit delicious, but also helps blood

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CAFFEINE in your system won’t help matters as tinnitus causes sleep problems and having the extra

A tinnitus cure hasn’t yet been found however there are ways thought to help

circulation in the body.

THe high potassium level in pineapples helps lower blood pressure, allowing your whole body to get the circulation and supply that it needs to stay healthy, therefore relieving your tinnitus. Other fruits with high potassium levels are bananas, papayas, mangos and pears.

• Garlic Vampires might hate it but it’s certainly good treatment for tinnitus. In recent studies, garlic has been seen to prevent tinnitus and hearing loss relieving the symptoms surrounding tinnitus, making it a valuable addition to your meal plan if you haven’t done so already.

Whether you’d rather use odourless garlic supplements or add a few cloves to your cooking, garlic can help increase blood circulation and reduce inflammation in the body.

THis allows the blood supply in your body to get to everywhere it’s needed without high blood pressure or inflammation stopping it – a big bonus in helping relieve tinnitus.

• Zinc Zinc supplements are another suggestion if you’re suffering from tinnitus and have a zinc deficiency.

Studies have shown that a zinc deficiency can, not only, have an effect of your overall health but also on your hearing, particularly when relating to tinnitus.

Having zinc supplements or introducing foods with high zinc levels to your diet is a great way to help your deficiency and sets you in the right direction for relieving tinnitus.

Foods that have a high level of zinc are, seafood (cooked oysters is a great example), beef and lamb (lean is always better) and spinach (which also has a high level of iron – another vitamin which is a must have when looking at foods that can relieve tinnitus).

THese all may not be a tinnitus cure but by watching the foods you eat along with other treatments for tinnitus, could help you feel a sense of relief over your tinnitus symptoms.

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By Sylvia Endacott

Town's children were well served at Christmas Toy shops ensured plenty of choice at special time of year AS we head towards Christmas, I thought I would take a look at past times here in the town. Children living in Bognor Regis were lucky to have a good toy shop in the town, especially at this time of the year when toy shops are much visited by them and their parents.

THe first reference to a toy shop was in 1823 when James Binstead ran a small library and toyshop on the seafront, a site now occupied by the Royal Hotel.

THe original building is clearly seen on some of the very early seafront scenes. It remained for approximately 20 years until the business moved to Waterloo Square in the 1840s when Miss Augusta Binstead and her sister were operating it.

One of Gerard Young’s articles reported that ‘Bognor men remember Burgess’s as a wonderland of childhood; the place where you saw the first marvels of Meccano, Hornby train and the Atalanta kite’. THis was also the shop that sold souvenirs including those little pieces of crested china. THey also published postcards and books of photographs of the area.

By the late 1860s, a Henry Townsend ran the business but most people will remember the site best when it became known as the Burgess’s Bazaar, when James Reeve Burgess took over the business in the late 1870s. In

1929, Queen Mary reputedly paid three visits to the shop while she stayed at Craigweil House with King George V. It is reported that she bought a bucket and spade for her granddaughter – today’s Queen.

Burgess’s Bazaar and Library soon became an essential part of Bognor seaside life and was at its most popular when James’s son, Robert Briant, was running the business. It continued in the Burgess family until 1951 when it was being run by Robert’s brother and sister, William and Ethel.

It remained operating for many years but now under the name of Burgess Toy Emporium. Mr Harry York and business partner purchased the premises from the Burgess family in 1951 and ran it until 1968 when it finally closed as a toyshop.

In the Kelly’s Directories of 1953 and 1964 it is listed as Burgess Toy Emporium stating that they were agents for 'Meccano, Hornby Triang and Corgi toys'.

Quite recently, there was a letter in the paper with memories of this shop, reminding people of the toy bear, which sat on a bicycle above the entrance to the shop.

From 1902, the Burgess Toy Emporium had a rival, Toyland, which was situated in the newly opened shopping arcade in the centre of the town. A report in the Bognor Observer of 1903 mentions Toyland as being,

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‘a veritable enchanted spot for the youngsters, being exceptionally well stocked with toys in innumerable variety. THere are dolls in all manner of dress, clockwork and mechanical toys and games in perfusion'.

THere was also a royal visit to this shop on March 2, 1929, by Queen Mary, when shopping for the first time on her stay in the area. Her Royal Highness Princess Mary and Princess Louise accompanied Queen Mary where they purchased a number of articles for a doll’s house.

Another famous enterprise for children and remembered by many was Goodacres, which was situated on the corner of York Road and the Esplanade.

One write-up about the shop mentioned that they sold fairy cycles and pedal cars, which would not entice children today to their shop! Goodacres also had a second store at 46 London Road, which sold nursery and kindergarten apparatus and toys.

Entertainment was obviously another feature of the Christmas period and the town was not short in its advertising.

THere were popular dances in the Pavilion, costing 2/- (10p) which were open from 8pm to midnight. For the week up to festive period, special events were arranged nightly.

One particular advertisement caught my eye from Wednesday, December 15, 1926, when there was an Oriental Ball at the Pavilion.

THis advert also told of the buses that would leave at the end of the evening for Chichester, Littlehampton and Slindon, such was the pull of the event.

However, what really amused me was

the programme. Apparently, there were 34 dances, and they were actually listed in the advert, showing whether it was a fox-trot, waltz, one set etc alongside the music that was to be played by Harold Todd’s band. Can you imagine that today?

Other shops were advertised, such as Herbert Mell in Linden Road, which was selling ‘sensible gifts’ for boys' wear. It then listed all the clothing, including pullovers for 5/- up to 9/9d. It was apparently a boys’ warehouse in 1926.

Also that year, HA Harnett was selling for the Christmas period, turkeys, geese, ducks, chickens and local pheasants. Selling their goods in London Road from the advert they only sold the largest assortment, nothing but the best and the highest quality items.

Alongside an exclusive brand of Danish bacon. THese claims would no doubt be challenged today. Interestingly, in another advert, they quoted that they had ‘first class Southdown sheep,’ First Prize pigs,’ but everything English.

Another shop that advertised for Christmas was Lemmon’s who sold ‘attractive, useful, inexpensive Christmas presents.'. THese gifts, including handkerchiefs, chair backs, embroidered tea cloths, coloured blankets, fancy overalls etc. Can you imagine the excitement Christmas morning to receive a ‘fancy overall.’ How things have changed.

Staley’s sold hosier, handkerchiefs, umbrellas and dainty underwear as choice gifts. Dutton and THrowgood in London Road was a shoe shop which felt that its stylist shoes would be suitable presents.

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Miles all smiles after players and fans love big Cup day out MILES RUTHERFORD has revealed his personal highlight of Chichester City’s big day out at Tranmere Rovers in the FA Cup. Rutherford’s part-timers did themselves proud in their second round clash at Prenton Park before eventually bowing out 5-1 to the League One side in front of the BT Sport cameras.

Any fears his players would freeze on the big occasion were quickly dispelled in the opening minutes as Chi – the lowest ranked team still left in the competition – gave as good as they got to hold their opponents to a goalless stalemate at the break.

In the end, the physicality and fitness of Micky Mellon’s Merseyside men paid off and a glut of goals ended Chi’s money-spinning run which started in August at the extra preliminary round stage.

Morgan Ferrier netted an 11-minute hat-trick after the break, bookended between goals by Corey Blackett-Taylor, but the West Sussex minnows got the last goal when Ryan Peake got his head to fellow sub Matt Axell’s corner.

And it was the Chichester players and management team dancing on the pitch at the end in front of their vocal travelling army that will stay with proud boss Rutherford for the rest of his life.

Rutherford told THe Post: “THe highlight was seeing the players enjoying themselves, and the supporters too.

“THe players and the supporters are the club.

“THe worst part was telling a couple of players they are not playing and then not putting on all the subs.

“I wanted everyone to get some game time but you can’t do that.

“It’s a shame because as a manager you want everyone to be part of it.

“But to see the players’ faces, and the supporters’ faces, was absolutely fantastic.”

Almost 500 supporters sang their hearts out in the away end and Rutherford admits Chi’s next task is to turn that following into regulars at their

Oaklands Park home. THe £150,000 brought in by the run will secure the immediate security of the club but Rutherford wants a sustainable future.

He said: "THe main thing is for us is to get local people to come and support us. We know that’s hard but we have tried to show that it is not a bad standard of football we are playing in.

“It’s important we get a bigger following because the size of a club is its fanbase.

“At our level you need to have 200 to 250 people through the gate at least and above us

you need 500. We have gone from 80 fans in the Southern Combination last year and we need to get more people through the gate otherwise we won’t be able to survive.

“But the good thing is we will be able to survive next year because of the FA Cup run but we’re also hoping we get more support here as well.

“We loved seeing everyone there at the weekend and we would like to see more. I think there would have been a lot more if we had played at Wycombe [lost to Rovers in a replay].”

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Hastings United (A) Tomorrow (Saturday 7), at 3pm

Second cup KO for tired City CHICHESTER CITY bowed out of Sussex Senior Cup after conceding a 90th-minute goal against Lewes.

Kane Diedrick-Roberts struck for the visitors in the last minute on Wednesday to seal a 3-2 victory after Chi had briefly led 2-1 with 15 minutes to go.

Lewes went ahead just before half-time when James Hammond converted a low cross from Peter Gregory.

Emmett Dunn levelled for Chi in the 64th minute when he finished coolly after being put through.

Josh Clack put Chi ahead after 75 minutes when he fired in after beating his man.

THe lead was short-lived as a minute later the Rooks responded with Hammond again finishing from inside the six-yard box from a Gregory cross.

An Alex Malins pass set up DiedrickRoberts for the winner against a tired Chi. Boss Miles Rutherford had freshened up his side after the physical and mental exertions of Tranmere but still fielded seven players who gave their all at Prenton Park in the starting XI. Chichester go to the Pilot Field tomorrow to face Chris Agutter's BetVictor South East

leaders Hastings United.

Boss Rutherford was confident there would be no FA Cup hangover in terms of application after the Tranmere game and Wednesday's display backed that up.

Rutherford said: “We have great spirit in this group, and that doesn’t worry me

too much, and I think we shall be able to cope.”

“We have another big game on Saturday against Hastings.

"It’s not the ideal time to be playing them and Lewes but we’re not going to worry too much, we’ve just got to get on with it."

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Beaten but unbowed as players do Chi so proud MILES RUTHERFORD hailed his Chichester City players after their incredible FA Cup adventure came to an end at Tranmere Rovers.

For over an hour, the prospect of a giant-killing was on the cards as eighth-tier Chichester - the lowest ranked team still left in the competition - held their League One hosts to a goalless stalemate at Prenton Park.

But once the hosts broke the deadlock the floodgates opened and Chi saw the tie quickly move out of reach, although they did have the final say as substitute Ryan Peake headed home a stoppage-time corner for a much-deserved consolation in a 5-1 defeat.

Corey Blackett-Taylor got the ball rolling for Rovers with a 62nd-minute close-range strike with Chi down to ten with skipper Connor Cody off the pitch after treatment.

Morgan Ferrier got the first of his hat-trick two minutes later when a mix-up put him through.

Ferrier then superbly lobbed home Tranmere’s third eight minutes later before completing his hat-trick after 75 minutes.

Blackett-Heath finished well with five minutes to go but Peake’s late effort capped a memorable occasion for the Isthmian League part-timers.

Proud boss Rutherford said: "I thought in the first half we were fantastic the way we went about it. I asked them to give me everything they had got in the first half so they did.

“In the end, the full-time status and full-time training told.

“We didn’t ever think we would be sitting there at 0-0 at half-time – but I wouldn’t think Tranmere did either!

“Credit to the players, everyone at the club and the supporters who were brilliant, it was a fantastic day."

Rovers' Darren Potter had treatment after just four minutes following a crunching challenge with Scott Jones as Chi made a bright start.

And Chi almost stunned the hosts in the tenth minute when Josh Clack dug out a cross which Jones headed just wide with keeper Scott Davies flatfooted and beaten.

It was a warning to the hosts

that City had not come to make up the numbers.

Clack showed he wouldn’t be bullied as he wrestled Sid Nelson off the ball in the corner to win another free-kick. THis time Jones rose highest again but under pressure the ball dropped into Davies’ arms.

Chi had a let-off in the 32nd minute after Ferrier’s driving run and pass found BlackettTaylor but his fierce strike beat Steven Mowthorpe only to clip the top of the crossbar.

Mowthorpe produced a superb reaction save to deny Rushian Hepburn-Murphy just before half-time.

Tranmere dominated after the break. THere was a concern for Chi approaching the hour when skipper Cody had treatment after a heavy fall.

It proved a pivotal moment in the game as Chi were caught short-handed in the middle and Ferrier’s 62nd-minute header hit the bar from a cross before falling kindly to Blackett-Taylor to tap home.

Two minutes later, Ferrier was gifted a clear run on goal to finish past Mowthorpe after Cody and Heath both went for the same ball and made a mess of it.

Ferrier punished more indecision in the 72nd minute as neither Chi centre-half dealt with a long punt upfield and he produced a superb lob.

Ferrier steered in a low centre in the 75th minute and Taylor-Blackett fired home the fifth as the gaps opened.

Chi got the consolation they deserved when Peake got to a stoppage-time corner in front of their travelling supporters.

Goal scorer Peake said: “I didn’t even know it went down as my goal until the end.

"It was a great delivery and I tried to get something on it."

Tranmere: Davies, Caprice, Nelson, Monthe, Ridehalgh, Perkins, Potter (Danns 61), Morris, Hepburn-Murphy, (Jennings 45) Blackett-Taylor, Ferrier (Mullin 74). Unused subs: Pilling, Woods, Maddox, Payne.

Chichester: Mowthorpe, Davidson, Cody (Peake 77), Heath, Hutchings, Rowlatt, Horncastle, Haitham (Axell 67), Iordache, Jones (Biggs 83), Clack. Unused subs: Ender, Dunn, Bennetts, Wild.

Attendance: 4,370 (437 away fans).

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Sportinbrief  Cyclocross JOE PARKER claimed the Sussex Senior Cyclocross Championship.

THe Chichester cyclist wrapped up the title at Bodiam last Sunday, riding for Blazing Saddles.

THe Sussex League is part of the London South East District series.

Parker came third in the first of four qualifying races open to county riders but then forged an unassailable lead in the championship as the first Sussex competitor home in the next three.

After a slow start in the London SD series, he has now obtained two second place finishes and two thirds, giving him third position in the league.

His next race is for the South East Cyclocross Championship on Sunday at THe Cyclopark, Gravesend.

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Elkington ready for Box-Cup glory CHICHESTER'S Jasmine Elkington competes in the Women’s Winter Box-Cup this weekend fresh from a win.

THe St Gerards senior got her skates on to claim a majority points win over Jade Childs on the Eastbourne Boxing Club’s show at Skateworld in the town last Saturday.

Elkington, 19, will compete in the class C under-54kg category (bantamweight) at the all-female tournament at the Guildford Spectrum Leisure Centre.

Coach Gerry Lavelle said: “THis is her biggest test to date. She may have to box three times over the weekend but I believe she will persevere under adversity.

“She is a raw talent, ready to flourish sooner rather than later and to top it off the event is being filmed by BBC Sport.”

Elkington (55.1kg), having her third bout over three two-minute rounds, was up against the more experienced Childs (56.5kg), also 19 from the Lambton Street Boxing Club in Sutherland, who had ten contests under her belt.

Lavelle said: “I took the contest because I believe Jasmine is levels above her current number of contests and I knew she would

cope with Jade.”

Elkington had a slow start to the first round as she tried to find her range before she began to catch her rivals with some big rear hands.

Childs was warned by the referee to keep her head up.

Lavell said: "I told her to keep everything long, to keep Jade’s head out of her face and too step up her work rate and bring some long uppercuts into play. After finding the correct range with her jab, she duly did so and was catching Jade with some real crackers but Jade was always in the mix.”

THe order were for more of the same for the second round.

Childs was again warned to keep her head up in the third as she charged in trying to catch Elkington, who countered with some big back hand shots and showed some good movement off the ropes.

Lavelle was surprised one judge gave the bout to Childs.

He said: "Jasmine could well have had skates on by the way she glided around and in my eyes clearly took the third round as well.

I really don't know what they were watching but they were skating on thin ice as I see it.”

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Hardwell is loving that winning feeling  Football CHICHESTER City Ladies bowed out of the Women's FA Cup to Ipswich in their first game at their new home ground at Selsey FC. Ipswich were 6-0 victors in the second round tie at the Bunn Leisure Stadium but Chi Ladies Chairwoman Caz Evans is looking to a bright future.

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Chi and Bognor up for seconds  Darts LAMB Nomads' Harry Annals was the top player in week six of the Bognor Benevolent Darts League but he could not prevent his side losing to Little Legends.

Here are the results: DIVISION ONE - Little Legends 15 Lamb Nomads 6; Friary 'Z' Hunston Hares POSTPONED; Legends Lamb Shankers - POSTPONED; Newtown Amity - bye.

MOTM - Harry Annals (Lamb Nomads) 21 & 24 darts [22.27 av].

DIVISION TWO - Royal Oak 7 Pagham CC 'B' 15; Chi Snooker Club 'A' 10 Friary 'D' 12; Lamb Chops Aldingbourne Mavericks - POSTPONED; Lamb - bye.

MOTM - Nikki Tabberer (Pagham CC 'B') 20 & 22 darts [19.93 av] 1st leg 8 left in 33 darts; Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club) 21 & 26 darts [21.32 av].

DIVISION THREE - Newtown Clubbers 14 Chi Snooker Club 'B' 9; Cabin 14 Friary 'C' 6; Richmond Resurrected 13 Railway Sleepers 8; ASC Richmond Rebels - POSTPONED. MOTM - Gary English (Cabin) 18 & 33 darts [19.65 av]; Dan Middleton (Newtown Clubbers) 25 & 32 darts [17.49 av], 2nd leg 16 left in 27 darts; Russell Monk (Richmond Resurrected) 26 & 26 darts [19.27 av].

CHICHESTER RFC return to London One South action tomorrow when they host Camberley (2pm).

Camberley are second in the table and 18 points ahead of the Blues.

Similarly, Bognor go to secondplaced Petersfield, who have lost just once all season, in the Hampshire Premier.

Bognor Academy Greens fought back to draw 24-24 with hosts Gosport and Fareham as they took a break from league and cup action too.

Early errors saw an experimental team go two tries down at Gosport Park on Sunday.

Bognor fought back and winger Cellan Robinson went over after good lineout ball from Owen THomas led to half backs Alfie Spurle and Hayden Kerr releasing Bradley Smith.

Jack Trenham carried well all game and with man of the match Charlie Jays omnipresent in support to recycle the ball, Gosport infringed. Hooker Ethan Teasdale hit THomas and the ball was moved expertly to the

rampaging Jamie Foote to power over. Kerr converted to give Bognor a narrow half-time lead.

THe second half saw Bognor dominate.

Charlie Weller, Teasdale and Trenham got the shove on in the scrum ably supported by the terrible twins Oscar and Harvey Henson.

Elvis Millen and Tyrone Masaki are becoming a fine centre combination and their running lines and variety caused no end of problems for Gosport.

A Masaki break put Gosport on the back foot and the ball was moved wide to Trenham, to crash over. Bognor went further ahead after debutant Enoch Hope and Ben Woolnough made good ground. A fluid backs move saw winger Edward GilbertJones bounce off three would be tacklers to score. Kerr converted.

With time running out, Gosport ran everything and were rewarded by two converted tries.

Bognor Purples lost 35-24 at Trojans. THis week the Greens return to league action at New Milton while the Purples host Fareham Heathens.

KERRY HARDWELL is delighted with a winning start to life at Pagham.

THe Lions made it back-to-back wins since his arrival as they beat Horsham YMCA 2-1 last weekend with goals from Joe Clarke and Toby Funnell.

Pagham had Clarke sent off after 77 minutes following a 21-man melee but hung on for the win.

THey head to Saltdean United in the Southern Combination League premier tomorrow (3pm) bidding to move further away from the bottom two.

Hardwell has been delighted with the response he has got from the players at Nyetimber Lane after succeeding former boss Bob Paine.

He told THe Post: “THe lads who were brought in during the summer by Bob (Paine) are all good lads but for some reason it just didn’t happen, I don’t why that was, but at the moment they are fighting, and they are fighting for me which is fantastic.

“It’s great for me to come into a club where the boys are giving 100 per cent on the training pitch as well as on a Saturday.”

Hardwell revealed the pull of Pagham was strong after he was asked by chairman Tony Shea to take the reins.

He said: “THe club is very close to my heart as my dad played there, I played there and I live literally a stone’s throw away from the

ground.

“I wasn’t planning on doing any managing this season. When Tony (Shea) asked if I was interested I was but commitment-wise, as I have just started a family, it was not ideal.

“But my missus has been really good and luckily it is walking distance from my house.”

Hardwell has made additions but admits it will not be easy to add to his squad at this stage of the season.

He said: “We’re speaking to a couple of players but it is hard. Some players may stay at clubs until after Christmas if they are going to get a bonus.

“But if there are people available who are going to strengthen the squad then we are definitely looking. At the moment we’re talking to a couple of people to try to add a little experience to a young squad.

“It’s hard to change the side at the moment though as we have won from two from two, so I can’t offer guaranteed football.”

Selsey head to Hailsham Town tomorrow (3pm) in division one after their game last weekend at Billingshurst was postponed.

Bosham failed to raise a side for their trip to Jarvis Brook but are home to Copthorne tomorrow (2pm) in division two.

Secretary Alan Price said: "It was just a oneoff and there are no major problems. We shall be back to full strength this week and are at home for the next two weeks."

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Bognor ready to give it a good go vows boss Jack THE big games are coming thick and fast for Bognor but boss Jack Pearce is encouraged by his side's form.

THe Rocks beat high-flying ten-man Enfield Town 4-1 on Tuesday night to set themselves up for a crack at fellow promotion hopefuls Carshalton Athletic tomorrow.

THe win came hot on the heels of a goalless draw at Hornchurch, who are currently fourth in the Isthmian Premier table, last Saturday.

THe haul of four points has left Rocks eighth but just three points behind Enfield in the last play-off position.

Tomorrow's hosts Carshalton are also three points ahead of Rocks but both they and Enfield have played two more games. Pearce told THe Post last week the next two league games would be a good indicator as to Bognor's promotion hopes and he has given his verdict.

Pearce said: “I feel what we’ve proved is the squad is much stronger and if we’re lucky with injuries and suspensions we will give it a good go.

“We shall keep going and it is encouraging at the moment.

“We worked hard over the two games, got four points and it sets us up well for the big one on Saturday at Carshalton, who are another team who are in fine form.

“Carshalton are going well but the league is very even this year.

"We’re not an outstanding team and there is not an outstanding team in it. THere are no poor sides and every

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game, if you’re not on your mettle, you are liable to lose or draw but if we really work hard we are capable of beating anyone in the league.”

He warned fans should not read too much into the scoreline against Enfield and that there are plenty of tough tests to come.

He said: “Even though over the 90 minutes I thought we did really well and got two superb goals - the actual score line was not a fair reflection of the game.

“THey are the best team we’ve played against this season in terms of football.

“THere are always vital times in a game and all the big decisions went our way at the right times.

“THey went down to ten men bang on half-time.

“Obviously it is much easier to play against ten men and they still gave a good account of themselves.

“It was a great advert for our level and a really good game of football.

“Normally when you’re looking at 4-1, it means one team is much, much better than the other and it wasn’t like that at all.

“THey won’t lose many games this year if they keep the same squad of players together."

Defending champions Bognor host Horsham YMCA in the Sussex Senior Cup on Tuesday (7.45pm). THere will be reduced prices on the gate for the fixture. Admission will be £6 adults and £3 for under-18s.

Carshalton Ath (A) Tomorrow (Saturday December 7), at 3pm

Goals were of Premier class JACK PEARCE reckons two of Bognor's goals in their 4-1 win over fellow promotion hopefuls Enfield would have looked at home on the grandest stage.

Striker Dan Smith scored a hat-trick for Rocks as they followed up last Saturday's goalless draw at play-off outfit Hornchurch with a home win.

Smith twisted away from a clutch of Enfield defenders after 17 minutes before blasting home to open the scoring.

And defender Joe Cook capped the win against an Enfield side who were reduced to ten men just before the break after Ryan Blackman picked up a second caution, with a stunning 30-yarder on 83 minutes.

In between, Smith touched home an Ashton Leigh cross on 55 minutes and volleyed home to complete his treble eight minutes later.

Muhammadu Faal did pull a goal back for Enfield but Cook had the final word.

Boss Pearce said: “Dan's first goal was magnificent.

"In fact, the first and fourth goals were both fantastic.

"Joe Cook scored from a strike and Dan’s first came after a persistent dribble and a great finish. THey were magnificent goals.

“Both of those goals would have graced any Premier League ground.”

THe win means the Rocks have lost just once in their last ten BetVictor Premier matches.

Nobody could find the net at Hornchurch last Saturday in a clash of differing styles.

Pearce said: “Hornchurch was a different game altogether.

“THey are an effective team who play a totally different style and we stood up to that well.

“THat was a strange game as I thought we

were more attractive on the eye and had more of the play, especially in the second half, and got into good areas but they actually created more scoring opportunities on rare breakaways than we did. But that's football sometimes."

Keaton Wood picked up a broken nose in the Hornchurch game.

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f Hat-trick hero Dan Smith | Pic: Tommy McMillan IT’S really exciting to be a Bognor fan at the moment.

After getting through a difficult start to the season, a few signings and a renewed confidence in the players has really changed things around.

THere is a really positive vibe at Nyewood Lane at the moment and I hope this continues throughout the rest of the season.

I was so happy that I took up the 20 per cent off deal in the club shop on all replica shirts, and I picked up this year’s away strip for a bargain. THis offer is still available by the way so be sure to take advantage!

To get knocked out of the FA Trophy away to Tonbridge Angels was disappointing but for me that game could have gone either way. I thought we deserved at least a draw at Longmead.

In large spells we controlled possession and put pressure on our National League South opponents. If we had some more time, I truly believe we could have grabbed a replay right at the end but the Bradley Lethbridge injury didn’t help us, and the fact we had already used up our substitutions meant we had to finish with ten men. As Harvey put in his column last week, the team can now focus more on the league campaign and we have been enjoying some fantastic football in that competition this year.

It was a very cold Hornchurch Stadium as we arrived on the coach for our next game.

Rocks were up against a team full of confidence and in fine form. I have to admit the Urchins looked a strong outfit and have put together a strong team for this season. It was a relief when Marvin Morgan had to come off but their other front-man, Chris Dickson, was a constant thorn in Bognor’s side throughout.

I was happy with the goalless

draw as we could have easily lost it right at the end had it not been for the inspiring Amadou Tangara and Joe Cook keeping them out.

Enfield Town provided quite a different threat this past Tuesday at Nyewood Lane.

Billy Bricknell and Muhammadu Faal were particularly dangerous but when Ryan Blackman quite rightly got his second yellow card in the first half it was always going to be an uphill struggle for the Towners.

Dan Smith was on fire again, netting a fine hat-trick with one goal in the first half and two in the second. I am really happy for Joe Cook, who belted the fourth in from some distance. THat goal will take some beating for the best of the season surely? Not bad for a defender!

Off the pitch, the Enfield management didn’t shine at all. THey hounded the officials all game for every decision and it was rather cringeworthy behaviour to say the least.

THey didn’t stop after the game and continued to make their feelings known to the referee’s assessor. Is that what they call sour grapes? I am glad they are not managing my team.

Rocks are unbeaten now in eight games in the league. It’s great to see so many fans turn out the other night despite the cold. Big shout out to Jordan and the rest of the singers behind the goal. You are the 12th man and we want to see you at every game - “Allez Allez Allez”. Let’s keep the momentum going. Carshalton Athletic away tomorrow and the Robins sit just above us in the league but the way we are playing I can see us beating anyone! Don’t forget to book yourself on to the coach trip to Lewes on Boxing Day with David Robinson as well leaving Nyewood Lane at 1pm!

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5 High Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1RQ | Tel: 01243 823144

www.sightandsound.org.uk