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Town plans will be revealed NEW regeneration schemes for Bognor Regis are set to be shown to residents soon.

THe latest ideas for the Sunken Garden area will be revealed by Arun District Council in the next few months.

Cllr Dr James Walsh, the council's leader, said: "THis council recognises the importance of regeneration and attracting investment into the district.

"THe council is now considering what

the best approach would be to take forward further development proposals on these sites and that deliver real and sustainable regeneration in the town.

"Further consultation will form part of this process, including on the Sunken Garden in spring of this year and may include presentations by external parties to members."

THe Liberal Democrat-run council was determined to end the stalemate which

had existed around the two regeneration sites in central Bognor Regis - the Regis Centre on the seafront and Hothamton, including the Sunken Garden, between Queensway and West Street, he said.

"When this administration took over in May last year, the decision was taken to review the previous administration's development plans for the two crucial council-owned regeneration sites in Bognor Regis.

"Officers were instructed to halt progress on those plans, which had come to nothing over 12 years,"Cllr Dr Walsh told the full council meeting on Wednesday.

He made his comments in response to a question from Bognor Regis resident and former town councillor Jan Cosgrove.

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A CROSS-PARTY trio of councillors has claimed the safety of Yapton residents will be at risk from an influx of housing.

District councillors Hugh Coster, Isabel THurston and Amanda Worne say the surge in housebuilding will put villagers at risk.

THe most recent of the sites to be approved, as reported, was Clays Farm in North End Road for 33 homes.

Cllr THurston (G, Barnham) said: "I worry about the cumulative effect of traffic on this road.

"THis site is in no way sustainable.

Nobody will cycle or walk to Barnham station from here because it is not safe.

"What is needed is to put on buses to the station for all this new building so people have an alternative form of transport."

THe public transport along North End Road consists of a daytime bus every two hours which travels to Barnham after a journey through Walberton.

Cllr Worne (LD, Yapton) said: "THere are eight housing developments taking place in Yapton and that doesn't include the 1,500 homes planned for Yapton and 300 in Climping.

"I have lived in Yapton for half my life.

I live near the Co-op and my road is already being used as a rat run.

"Cars are going through those roads at more than 30mph. It is now taking 20

minutes -ten minutes more - to take my son to school in Barnham because of all the traffic."

Cllr Hugh Coster (I, Aldwick E) said the total number of daily vehicles from the Clays Farm development and the sites surrounding it which were also being built on added up to 1,478.

"All these cars are going to have to go somewhere - either north to the level crossing, east to the Oystercatcher junction on the A259, south to Comet Corner on the A259 or west to Barnham.

"I have measured the access to Clays Farm and it is 4.8m wide. THe consultant for the plans say there is going to be 160 vehicles a day using it," he said.

"It's a shared access, with walkers, cyclists, people with children going to school, people in wheelchairs and those on motorbikes using it as well.

"But two cars can't even pass each other on it. THere are going to be cars, van and everything else using it. It is going to be highly dangerous."

Cllr Coster said Arun's councillors had to pass the plans for Clays Farm - or risk losing a planning appeal and paying the costs - because West Sussex County Council's highways officers had raised no objections to the scheme.

"I believe they should have looked at the plans far more carefully because we can't really object unless they do," he said.

Cllr THurston said she would have liked the land to have a community use, like an orchard or allotments.

Cash is kept to ensure council can back Pagham's residents A FIGHTING fund has been set up by Pagham councillors to tackle future housing concerns.

THe money is included in the parish council's budget for its forthcoming year from April. THis will see the amount its residents will pay for its work increase slightly to £84,508 from the current £83,899.

Nicola Swann, council clerk, told members last week they might need to spend money contesting the detailed plans for some 1,000 homes which are set to be submitted by developers for hotly disputed sites in the area.

"THe reserved matters applications

for those big four developments are still to be submitted. THe council needs to be able to ensure it can help residents if necessary," she said.

A further slice of money will go towards creating the neighbourhood plan for Pagham to provide some control over future development.

Other projects the council has lined up will see an information board installed at the duck pond, grass verge cutting maintained in the face of county council cutbacks, work on the footpath next to Pagham Yacht Club and help for a community map project.

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By Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk A FITNESS enthusiast from Bognor Regis is celebrating ten years of helping residents in sheltered accommodation.

Having already taught exercise classes for more than 30 years, first in West Yorkshire and then in Essex, Julie Goodman decided to come down to Bognor Regis and continue her classes here.

Originally coming to Chichester in 2001, she then moved to Pagham three years later after the death of her mum.

Once settled in Bognor Regis, she started up her first class at the Servite House in Hawthorne Road.

Saturday marked ten years since her Servite House classes began.

She said: “It was shortly after moving to

Pagham that I decided to start up exercise classes again.

"I investigated venues close by and met up with someone who was working for an Arun Wellness setup.

"She was trying to set up classes in various halls and sheltered accommodation.

THat's how I got into Servite House.”

Some of the participants in Julie’s classes were with her since the beginning, having developed their skills and confidence over the ten-year period. A few others have joined more recently.

“I started gently as I didn't know what level they would be at,” she said, “but now it is much harder, and we have cardiovascular work, hand weights and resistance bands.

“THey are all enthusiastic, work hard and have a lot of laughs. THere is tea, coffee and biscuits after each class, a Christmas

meal out each year, and all birthdays are recognised with cards all round. THere are a dozen or so people each week and we have all become friends.”

Julie said that for her, it’s more than just a job. It’s a friendly group where they can have fun and form friendships.

“Regarding the people who actually take part in the classes, they have all benefited considerably. THey have all become quite a lot fitter and stronger and often give examples of this in their everyday lives.

“THey also like the social side of it always a lot of laughter going on - plus the chat around tea and coffee afterwards - usually politics, the best eateries around and social lives.”

As well as her weekly classes at Servite House, Julie also runs other classes, including three sessions for residents over the age of 50.

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PRESSURE has been put on pension experts by Arun councillors to tackle climate change.

THe district council members agreed on Wednesday to send a letter to West Sussex County Council's pension fund trustees calling on them to withdraw the millions of pounds they have invested in the fossil fuel industry.

THey backed a motion by the Green councillor for Barnham, Isabel THurston.

She said: "What we are asking you to do is to support the idea of writing a letter to the county council to ask them to divest their pension fund of investments in fossil fuel stocks, equities and funds...because that is supporting the fossil fuel industry.

"We believe very strongly that we should be moving away from that.

"THe fossil fuel industry spends millions advertising their support for climate change action.

"THey also spend many millions more behind the scenes lobbying against the whole idea of climate change and the expansion of oil and gas continues to increase.

"UK councils have £16billion invested in those companies. THey are directly supporting and profiting from the oil and gas industry.

"West Sussex County Council currently has £32m invested in BP and

another £20m in Shell."

"Since most district councils have now declared a climate emergency and started the process of moving towards a zero carbon target it makes no sense for them to be supporting this strategy.

"In supporting our neighbouring councils by sending this letter, Arun will be asking West Sussex to send a strong sign that the age of fossil fuels is coming to an end," she said.

"It makes sense for them to distance themselves from this industry and move instead to the new clean technology industries that will be powering the coming century."

She said backing enterprises like those in the renewable energy industry could prove equally as profitable as supporting oil and gas companies Cllr Francis Oppler (LD, Orchard) said: "It's all well and good for us to be declaring a climate emergency but what really matters is taking the necessary action to reduce the impact we are having on the planet and writing this letter and lobbying the county is a step towards that."

Cllr Dr James Walsh (LD, Beach) said 3-4 per cent of the county council's £46billion pension fund was invested in fossil fuel companies.

"It is a very small percentage but it is a very large sum of money," he said.

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` Free coding class SPACES are filling up fast for a free family coding event taking place in Bognor Regis.

THe next Raspberry Jam event is set to take place from 1pm to 4pm in Bognor Regis Library tomorrow.

A spokesman for the initiative said: “THis event is ideal if you own a Raspberry Pi or a micro:bit but don’t know where to start, or you’re seeking inspiration for new projects. Or maybe you’re completely new to coding and want to know what all the fuss is about?

Come along - there will be plenty of kit available for you to play with on the day.”

Raspberry Jams are communityled events, run by volunteers, where people interested in coding and digital marketing can share knowledge, learn new things and meet fellow enthusiasts.

Booking is essential and places are limited.

` New garden A MEMORIAL garden is being proposed in Pagham to make 100 years of the WI. THe area's members of the national organisation have been talking to Pagham Parish Council about the creation of the area.

Parish council chairman Peter Atkins told its latest meeting he would seek permission from West Sussex County Council for the garden to be sited on a corner in Conway Drive.

It would consist of flowering shrubs and trees and would be maintained by the WI for its first three years.

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Health centre to be retained GP patients in Bognor Regis town centre will be able to carry on visiting their doctors on the same site.

Health service officials said this week they had no intention of moving the town's health centre from its Steyne Street location of the past 40-50 years.

Doubts were expressed about the health centre's future when Arun District Council unveiled its Pavilion Park regeneration scheme for the Hothamton site, which includes the health centre.

At one stage, a move to Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital was mooted.

But West Sussex NHS Clinical Commission Groups' (CCG) head of estate, Simon Clavell-Bate, told Tuesday's meeting of Arun's overview select committee the health centre would be staying put.

He said: "THe practice itself is stable and is running really well, THe building is the best it can be and running the way the GPs would like. THey like it there.

"What the GPs have got in room provision fits in with the services they are running.

"Now, we can't be part of the regeneration programme it is for NHS Property Services (the building's owner) to make that building have a long term future."

THat commitment to the health centre had seen NHS Property Service seek to let out the vacant first floor.

"THe first floor is not being used at the moment," he said. "THey have got some interest in it.

"I'm not saying there will be signed lease today but there is interest and that is what Property Services are looking to rent out."

THe health centre was not the most attractive building, said Mr Clavell-Bate.

But it was structurally sound.

Cllr Paul English (C, Felpham E) said the building's age, and the presence of cracks in its exterior, made him doubt its future in the years to come.

"How is that going to affect ongoing services in the building? You can't add on to it unless you take away the car park underneath and turn that into utility areas," he said.

Mr Clavell-Bate said the CCG was working with doctors at THe Croft to expand their surgery in Eastergate to help it cope with the planned thousands of new homes in the area.

Grove House Surgery in Rose Green was also in line for a bigger building in the face of the additional housing set to be built in its catchment area.

"It has the land. It has car park and a good building. We can add a next stage building on to it," he said.

"We only paused two years ago because there was a judicial review for the land (for the housing). But we will be returning to that to get the planning application together."

Sarah Henley, the CCGs' head of primary care, said it was planned to expand the work of the minor injuries unit at the war memorial hospital.

"What we are looking to do is to co-locate our GP improved access service there so that runs seven days a week up to 8pm.

THat will be how we upgrade this service," she added.

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TOILET improvements are just one of the new upgrades being embraced by passengers at Barnham Railway Station.

THese changes came after members of the public had their say on how Barnham, Chichester and Emsworth railway stations should be upgraded and where money should be spent.

West Sussex Rail Users Association and fellow passengers put forward their ideas for Govia THameslink Railway’s (GTR) Passenger Benefit Fund. THe results showed a major call for upgrades to toilets and seating on the platform.

At Barnham, three new wooden benches have been installed on the Oz. She isLondon-bound platform, as well as mantha Janegeneral improvements having been made to the toilets. a business Trevor Tupper, of the West Sussex Rail of runningUsers Association, said: “We’re very pleased with the work so far. THe new e invited towooden seats are far more comfortable hion round,than the old metal ones. ed to create "We asked for all the metal seats to be d materials.taken away. We hope that will happen to e funds forthose on Bognor Regis' platforms. auty with a Mr Tupper said he was due to attend a meeting of GTR's community rail l directorpartnership next week at which he competitionhoped to hear about future work being ical beautyplanned with the benefit fund. raged to be Keith Jipps, infrastructure director n all-roundat GTR, said: “THe new seating, toilet improvements and subway upgrade

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make a real difference to the station environment.

"It is also pleasing to know how wellreceived the new benches have been and we look forward to making further improvements across our network.”

Down the line, Chichester and Emsworth stations also had their own make-overs. Chichester rail users are also able to rest their legs following the installation of eight new wooden benches on platforms.

At Emsworth, the subway has been brightened up with freshly painted walls and the stairs have also had a muchneeded upgrade.

THe Govia THameslink Railway’s Passenger Benefit Fund was set up by the Secretary of State for Transport who announced that GTF would contribute £15m towards a passenger benefit fund which would be used to provide tangible benefits for passengers.

Passengers, passenger groups and other stakeholders could submit ideas about how to spend their allocation at a local station level or at a wider passenger benefit scheme level.

Other improvement work had taken place at Barnham and Ford, said Mr Tupper.

"THe wooden canopy at Barnham has also been painted. I think the last time that was done was in the 60s.

"It can only be carried out when they have the line to themselves and they have made a good job of it," he said.

"THe booking hall at Ford, which looked awful, has also been repainted."

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Singing praises for women's day

A NEW singing project will begin next week in preparation for a performance on International Women’s Day. Lead by choir director Rosa Malone, the seven-week project will reach its climax on March 6, all in support of My Sisters’ House.

THe ladies choir kicks off at 6.30-8pm on Tuesday, at the My Sisters’ House Women’s Centre in London Road.

Rosa is putting together a programme of inspiring and empowering music, all of which can be learned by ear meaning that the group will be open to anyone, regardless of experience.

She said: "I hope that as a unique, short-term project without long-term commitment, this will be something that mothers can do with their daughters, as it will also be open to girls over 12.

“It'll be a great way of investing time with each other and sharing the community experience with other like-minded people, women working together to help other women. I think we're all looking forward to something positive and uplifting to focus on in the new year after all the stress and excitement of Christmas has died down."

Rosa has been directing choirs in Greece for six years, and specialises in making choral singing fun, inspirational and open to all people, regardless of their experience. In addition to regular choir practices, Rosa runs singing retreats in the Greek Islands, holds online singing tutorials and regular workshops.

Each session will cost £5.

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From page one members had been held last November to 'focus discussions and establish aspirations for the site' (Sunken Garden).

Mr Cosgrove said: "After more than 12 years, there is no progress concerning regeneration on the two main sites in the council's ownership in Bognor Regis town centre.

"It is now vital that there is no further delay concerning progress and that the council must create the impression amongst potential investors that Arun is an authority interested in inward regeneration invesment."

It was important to recognise that cultural regeneration would be a powerful way to boost the economy of Bognor Regis as seen in other seaside resorts, he said. "...a simple redevelopmentleading-to-regeneration strategy has not worked and is unlikely to make best value use of the sites nor will it help regenerate many other local sites," Mr Cosgrove stated.

Cllr John Charles (C, Barnham) also asked Cllr Dr James Walsh about the progress of the regeneration schemes.

He said: "At the first cabinet meeting of your administration, the public consultation on Arun's plans for the Pavilion Park was arbitrarily withdrawn.

"Subsequently, you gave assurances that three new schemes were being brought forward for consideration."

As reported, the £4m Pavilion Park proposals would have seen the Hothamton car park and Sunken Garden replaced by a water play feature, a performance area to host events, a creative play area and a cafe, along with green lawns, vibrant planting and car parking.

Charity cut for the children TWO Bognor Regis barbers put their heads together to raise money for a good cause.

Slawek Borowski and Ebo Halkaut helped raise an impressive £2,118.91 for Southampton Hospital’s children's neurology department.

THe Man Barbershop, in Linden Road, raised the money thanks to generous and supportive customers giving donations in exchange for haircuts last month.

THis is the second year the barber shop has hosted such an event.

In December, 2018, they also raised money for the hospital, collecting £1,140.

Slawek said: “We originally decided to raise money for the Southampton charity because the son of a friend of ours had to have a major head operation. He’s only one-year-old so it was a massive thing.

“THankfully, he has recovered well and is fit and healthy, but it was still a shock. For that reason we hope to continue hosting fundraisers like this every year!”

Live music, thanks to guitarist Mark William Lake, helped keep everyone entertained. Slawek said: “Some people were coming in, not just for a haircut, but also just to have a chat to us and have some fun.”

THe event also included a raffle thanks to support from a number of business including: Legends Gym, Sheiks Club, Charcoal Grill Mezze Bar, Jasmine House, Linden Road Fish and Chips, Dream Fitness, Jump to Fit, Piotrek, Peter Whiteley, Steve and Nigel, First Castle School of Motoring, Greg Bakowski, Mark William Lake, Oakville Pete, THe Mitchells from Not just Travel, Wilma THe Mitzy at Black Swan, Body Custom tattoo and Rusty Nail tattoo.

Ebo said: "I just want to say a massive thank-you to everyone who helped us out and showed their support.

"We had our regulars coming in but also some new people who we had never met before so it was really nice.

"We're already starting to our next fundraiser for later this year."

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Pub restoration is preferred in Aldwick Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk BUSINESS owners in Aldwick have echoed the opinion of many residents as they back plans for the re-opening of a pub.

Richard Pearce, owner of Richard Pearce Hairdressing in Aldwick Street, said that with the village's existing strong sense of community, the restoration of the Ship Inn pub would be the perfect ‘hub’ for Aldwick. “I think this is a great opportunity for the local people," he said.

"Once it’s gone, and taken over, it’s gone forever. I would love it if it was used for something the community would like. It would be somewhere for people to go and socialise. Somewhere they could walk, or be taken to, it would be great for them.

“A pub really puts a hub into a community. Aldwick really has a strong sense of community and having somewhere that people can come and meet would be great.”

Among other concerns, Richard - as well as many others - said he had fears that traffic would worsen with a new shop - something that the road could not take much more of. “It’s quite a crowded road and we’re right outside.

We’re quite concerned about congestion and parking and road safety and people crossing the roads and just in general.

"A large part of my client base do live here. We’re very much part of the community and very much the overwhelming opinions that we hear from the customers are that they don’t want a One Stop.

“I also think it would just be a lot tidier to not have cars coming and going every

30 seconds or lorries travelling. It’s just going to be quite messy out there.

“We have so many local people coming in asking us what’s going on over the road. I probably get asked seven or eight times a day what’s happening. People are concerned.

"I haven’t really heard anyone say that they like the idea. It definitely seems to be the consensus that people don’t want it. THe damage it would cause in the road is just not worth it.”

“We’ve got a newsagency next door to us who have been serving the community for years. A new Tesco or store would be hard hitting for them. We’ve already got two Co-ops within half a mile. What’s the point? If it’s not successful it’ll just close down and be left derelict for another few years like it has been until now.”

Akash Patel, along with his family, run the Tudor News Agency next to Richard’s hairdressers. Akash also felt that a pub was the preferred option in the village.

“People don’t want this,” he said.

“We need a place where people can go and sit and relax, not another shop. If they come here it is not a good thing. People want smaller, local shops, particularly around here - not big ones.

“THey want a place where they chat like a coffee shop or a pub. THis road is bad enough as it is, it can’t take much more traffic.

“THe parking part is already bad. Cars come down so fast, people are even having to use their horns, it’s all I can hear sometimes! THe road is narrow so we can’t have two-way parking.

“If it’s a big shop, they will have deliveries and that means delivery drivers parking up for an hour at a time throughout the day. THere just is not the space.”

Councillors object to planned signs for convenience store PROPOSED signs for an intended new store in Aldwick have been strongly criticised.

THe various signs have been put forward by One Stop Stores for the outlet it hopes to create in the former Ship Inn. But Aldwick parish councillors have told Arun District Council, which will decide the plans, they believed the signs were inappropriate for the Aldwick Street building. THeir clerk, Sue Batey, has told Arun: "Members strongly objected to this application on the grounds that the proposed signage is too big, too bright and out of keeping with the area of special character in which

it sites and the Grade II-listed building which it borders.

"Members agreed the application does not meet the degree to which outdoor lighting can be powered by on-site renewable sources..."

THe parish council had also decided, she said, the red and blue colours of the signs failed to conserve and enhance heritage assets as Arun required.

She added: "THis is very relevant as the impact of the illuminated car park signage will have a very undesirable effect on the adjoining flint wall, which is part of the Grade-II neighbouring building."

revive the Ship Inn as a pub-restaurant.

"We are now finalising our draft share prospectus with the Plunkett Foundation, the charity which supports community businesses.

"We will distribute it throughout Aldwick and publish it on our website theshipinnaldwick.co.uk - so that people can own a piece of the Ship Inn and have a say in how it's run."

THe Ship Inn, in Aldwick Street, closed in 2014 and Morrisons received approval that year to change its use into a shop.

THe store soon changed hands and became a My Local outlet but that closed nearly four years ago.

THe Friends have held two meetings - in September and November - to gauge support for their proposals. Both occasions saw Mosse Hall packed with 150-200 people showing their backing.

Re-opening the pub will cost around £710,000. More than £100,000 of that has been informally pledged by residents.

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` Coastal work A SCHEME to help to protect Pagham from flooding is still possible for this March.

Residents in the Pagham Flood Defence Community Interest Company have a month in the spring to begin to cut through the offshore Church Norton Spit before the protected little terns arrive.

THis would be well in advance of the expiry of the three-year planning permission in July.

THe scheme - which will cost a six-figure sum - will be finished in September or October this year.

Pagham Parish Council chairman Peter Atkins told its members preparing for the work had been more difficult than expected.

"THe 13 conditions which must be satisfied are not proving as easy to satisfy as we first expected.

"We have drawn in serious technical support in the shape of Bourne Leisure's technical director, with the blessing of the company's finance director. We are moving slowly," he said.

But Cllr Atkins said the events of the past few months had shown the work, to stop the harbour mouth being blocked by the spit, was needed as much as ever.

"It's a very, very active seascape, I'm afraid. What was the dry lagoon is now the wet lagoon because the sea has got close enough to spill into it regularly," he added.

` Shop burgled A SMALL amount of cash was stolen from a takeaway business in Barnham Road, Barnham, during a break-in on January 3.

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Night for town's musical talents MUSICIANS with Bognor Regis links will welcome in the new decade at Bognor Regis Music Club.

An evening with Chris Coote and friends will take place at 7pm tomorrow at the club's concert room at 2 Sudley Road.

Organiser and club chairman Chris Coote said: "I am delighted to have persuaded such a talented group of musicians with local connections to perform for us.

"No fewer than 12 different instruments will be played during the course of the evening, so there will be something to attract everyone's tastes."

THose who will be taking part include 17-year-old Bognor Regis-based cellist James Dew, who plays in the National Youth Orchestra. He will play a movement from Rachmaninov's romantic cello sonata.

THe line-up will also include Mark ZarbAdami (piano) playing Chopin's Grande Waltz Brillante in E flat, Lilias Lamont (viola) playing Bartok's Romanian Dances, Fiona Willshire and Ian Clark singing songs from shows and the Full House Wind Quintet.

Entry at the door is £6 members, £8 visitors and £4 students.

FOUR members of Felpham Young Writers picked up tips about story working from an established author.

THe creative writing workshop was led by Julie C. Round at one of the group's regular meetings.

Julie is a member of Sea Scribes, based in Worthing. She has published books and poems and has been inspired by the group to start writing a children's story.

A spokesman for the young writers said: "Julie led discussions about how they each plan stories and gave exercises in character creation and development."

Towards the end, Julie asked the young writers what they did once a piece of writing was finished, and when and how

they re-read it to check it flowed and how they approached editing.

THe meeting also included a reading of poems and stories by members who were present.

Two of them have submitted poems about snowdrops to the Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival. Others have written reviews and short stories.

THe next meeting of Felpham Young Writers will take place on February 2 for a drama and writing workshop. It will be led

by Sarah Walcott.

Following meetings will be held on February 29, April 18 and May 17. Contact felphamyoungwriter@gmail.com for information and a registration form.

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Toby's first class display sees him win exhibition award at annual show

By Kevin Smith kevin.smith@sussexpost.co.uk WORKING platform destination boards were one of the touches which saw Bognor Regis railway modeller Toby Nanson start the year with a success.

Toby's layout was chosen as the best in show at the 2020 exhibition held by Bognor Regis Model Railway Club.

THe town's mayor, Cllr Phil Woodall, made the choice during his visit to the show last weekend.

Toby, 17, is a technical theatre student at Chichester College, specialising in lighting. He used some of his skills to create his fictitious layout based on the Scottish town of Strathmore, from the 1970s to the present day. He said: "It's rewarding to be given the award. It proves that people have noticed my work."

As well as the destination boards, a working police car, sounds and lights added to the authenticity of the five tracks which made up his display.

THe use of modern and traditional technology extended to the ability to control the layout from a phone or a tablet computer.

Toby, pictured on the left in the middle picture, based his display in Scotland because of his father, Andrew's, interest in the country.

THe OO gauge layout measures 10ft by 1ft 6in and was shown at the exhibition at Felpham Community College for the first time.

It was featured in the Railway Modeller

magazine last September to gain him national recognition among fans of the hobby.

"I like the freedom to do anything I want with the layouts," said former community college pupil Toby.

"Creating the main part of this layout took me a year at home most nights when I had the time."

He has been exhibiting for the past three years and visiting it for many more.

Initial figures showed the two-day event of 15 layouts plus trade stands improved last year's record attendance.

Club chairman Adrian Taylor said the 620 attendance on the first day was followed by some 500 the next day.

"We have had a very good turnout. What is really pleasing is that we have seen people of all ages here," he said. "It's not just modellers who have been coming along.

"We have had really good feedback.

People love it because it is good for all the family. THis is a family show and we have a big junior section, which we are proud of."

It was particularly pleasing that Toby, one of the club's younger members, was selected for the best in show award.

THe junior section for 8-16-year-olds has 20 members out of a total club membership of 60-65, he said.

Mr Taylor said the club, which is based at the former Barnham signal box in the grounds of Aldingbourne Sports and Community Centre, hoped to have a working signal in place soon to further increase its appeal to young people.

THe largest layout on show was the 27ft long x 2ft wide Portsea by Bognor club members John Wakeman and Paul Hopkins.

It incorporated artistic depictions of both Portsmouth and Southsea and Portsmouth Harbour stations and a part of the nearby naval dockyard.

Mr Wakeham said some of the carriages dated back to the late 50s and had all been adapted to the HOm gauge between N and OO gauges.

"It's been a challenge building this layout, but a good challenge.

"It began as a way of celebrating the 3MM Society's 50th anniversary because it has 50ft of track," he said.

"Paul acquired a small layout with a motor torpedo boat and we wanted to incorporate that as well. It is the first time we have shown the entire layout here because we finished it last October."

Four working layouts in micro N gauge at the other end of the scale fitted inside A4 box files.

In between, the visitors could enjoy displays based in the Birmingham area, the south of England and Leeds among others. One set further afield was Points Mill in Vermont in the US N gauge.

Operator David Willett said: "Model railways encompass many different aspects - there's woodworking, electronics and scenery. It's not just a case of buying things in a box."

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` Man charged A MAN aged 20 from Bognor Regis has been charged following a house burglary.

Melachi East, from Cunningham Gardens, was charged with burglary of a dwelling with intent to steal, possession of an offensive weapon in a public space, and possession of a knife blade or sharp pointed article in a public space.

East was remanded in custody and will next appear at Worthing Magistrates’ Court on February 4.

A 20 year-old man from Worthing was also arrested on suspicion of burglary of a dwelling and theft but he was later released on bail until February 3.

Officers were alerted by a member of the public to two people being inside a property in Aglaia Road, Worthing, at 2.10am on January 6.

Police attended the scene, conducted a search and two men were detained in George V Avenue.

Sussex Police are now asking for anyone who witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the area at the time to report it online at: sussex.police.uk or call:101, quoting 71 of 06/01.

` Pub drinking area APPROVAL has been given to creating a redeveloped and extended drinking area at a Bognor Regis pub.

Plans for the back of THe Hatters Inn, in Queensway, were backed

by Arun District Council. Planning officer James Cross said use of the outdoor area would be restricted by the pub's licence.

Friday, January 17, 2020

'I'm British - and proud of it'

EXILED Xavier Siatous said he was delighted to be living in Bognor Regis in spite of an international campaign to reclaim his homeland.

Mr Siatous is a member of the Chagossian generation who were evicted from their islands in the Indian Ocean to enable a US airbase to be created.

THe situation resulted in a ruling from the UN's highest court last year the deal by the British government to lease Diego Garcia to America was illegal.

But he claimed agitation for the legal action came from the Mauritius government. Its authority extended over the Chagossian islands, of which there are more than 60, until 1965, when the British turned them into the separate British Indian Ocean Territory.

"THese people who want to return the land are Mauritian people. But the British government is my government. I am happy to be in this country," he said.

"I respect the British government and I respect the Queen."

He said the Chagossian were the last in the world to be in exodus as a result of the agreement between the UK and US. THey had sacrificed their way of life to give the world security in an age of terrorism.

"THese people understand the reason why they were taken from their island is to make sure that the world is protected by this military base that has been there to protect us all from terrorists.

"We don't want to return home because it is not safe for anyone," said the 71-yearold, from Runnymede Court.

"And the second reason is because there are three big dangers.

"THe first danger is that it will open the day to the terrorist and the world will not

have any security.

"THe second danger is that they have radioactivity on the island. THe third danger is of a tsunami."

Mr Siatous grew up on the islands until the 1965 agreement in the middle of the Cold War. Britain signed over the island to the US for a military base to be created.

He moved to Mauritius for 40 years and came to England in 2005, three years after he was granted the right to become a British citizen.

His first stop was Crawley and he moved to Bognor Regis in 2013.

Diego Garcia is the largest and southernmost member of the Chagos Archipelago, at 17 square miles. It was discovered by the Portuguese in the early 16th century and was a dependency of Mauritius until 1965.

THe US military facility then created was used to launch air operations in conflicts like the Persian Gulf War (1990-91), USled air strikes on Afghanistan (2001) and the initial phase of the Iraq War in 2003.

In the late 1990s, islanders from the Chagos Archipelago sued for the right to return home. A British court ruled in 2001 they had been banned from their land unlawfully.

THe decision was upheld five years later in the face of British and US opposition.

It was also backed by five Law Lords from the House of Lords in 2008.

In 2017, the UN General Assembly requested a review by the International Court of Justice of the situation.

THe court decided last year the decolonisation was illegal and recommended the return of the islands to Mauritius. But Crawley MP Henry Smith told the Commons on Monday the islanders had the right to remain British.

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Euro yes 'proud moment' for MP NICK GIBB has said he was proud to be among the 330 MPs who voted, again, to leave the European Union.

On January 10, the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill passed its third reading in the House of Commons, with a majority of 99 votes 330 votes for, 231 against.

Schools minister and MP for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, Mr Gibb, said: “THursday was an historic day.

"THe House of Commons voted to

implement the decision of the British people in 2016 that the UK should leave the European Union.

“At the general election last month, it was clear from almost everyone I spoke to on the doorstep that they just wanted Parliament to deliver the Brexit the people voted for.

"THe House of Commons did that on THursday and I now hope and expect the House of Lords to do the same over the next two weeks.”

I was very interested to see the recent photographs of the fields at Sefter Road under several feet of water with ducks and swans swimming. A very pleasant pastoral scene.

However, I was a bit concerned when I learned that this was the proposed site for a development of several hundred new houses and that Arun District Council had approved the proposal.

But having considered the problem for some time the only solution I can see - and I’m sure the council must have come to the same conclusion - is to build the houses on stilts as they do in many other countries.

In due course we could also incorporate a floating market like they have in many Far Eastern countries.

THis would add much needed colour to an otherwise boring agricultural area which at the moment only produces food. And let’s face it, we all eat too much anyway.

Now some people might say that Arun is wrong to grant permission to

build on an area like this. THat they are completely powerless when confronted by determined developers and try and hide behind complicated rules, regulations and local plans to disguise their impotence and their indifference to the views of the people they are supposed to represent. But not me!

I’m really excited by the plans and I’m looking forward to the development.

I already have a boat and I fully intend to welcome the new arrivals, though of course at first my primary function would be as a lifeguard until they have adjusted to their new environment.

I’m sure Arun has approved lots of development plans just as good as this - what a wonderful future we all have to look forward to.

So a happy new year to all at Arun and keep up the good work!

Peter Payne Pilgrims Way, Pagham Dear Editor, THE BBC gave top coverage of the

scandalous pay off to the former chief executive of West Sussex County Council who should have been sacked without any compensation after the Coughlan Report was received.

Nathan Elvery rode back across the Surrey border with £330,00 of our money stuffed in his saddlebags! THe current issue of Private Eye has awarded him the title of ‘King of the Gravy train'.

He had previously been given £47,500 for removal to Chichester which never took place! THe actions of the council from the time Nathan Elvery was appointed are being investigated in considerable detail. And let’s not forget the cuts in children’s and other services which have occurred.

I urge readers to email Tony Kershaw, Director of Law and Assurance at West Sussex County Council: tony.kershaw@ westsussex.gov.uk, as follows: ‘I protest that WSCC gave Mr Elvery a total of £330,000 of public money instead of sacking him.’

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Thousands raised for local causes MORE than £12,000 has been raised

by Sussex Co-operative colleagues and customers in 2019 for local causes close to their hearts.

Every year, each Southern Co-op convenience store partners with a special local cause chosen by colleagues.

Store colleagues then have a year to hold fundraising events in aid of the cause.

In 2019, 18 different causes were chosen

by Sussex stores including Bognor Regis Lions Club, Chichester High School, Nyewood C of E Infant School, St Wilfrid's Hospice, Sussex Snowdrop Trust and Wittering District 1st Responders.

Fundraisers for the charities were held by colleagues at 22 stores including Hawthorn Road, Bognor Regis; Bognor Road, Chichester; Cakeham Lane, East Wittering, and Main Road , Yapton.

Jessica Hughes, community investment manager at Southern Co-op, the regional, independent co-operative, said: "Each of

our stores has a budget which they can donate to special projects but this total is separate.

"Every penny has been raised by colleagues and customers who want to help the store's current charity partner.

"A lot of the causes are really small and may simply need help letting people know what they do. Others have been running for years supporting hundreds of residents in their time of need.

"We are so proud of our colleagues who work tirelessly to give back to these causes. THank you."

Stores looking for nominations include Bognor Regis' Rose Green Road, Bosham's Delling Lane, and Station Road, Chichester's Bognor Road, Lavant Road, Oliver Whitby Road, Spitalfield Lane, and Stockbridge Road, Selsey's High Street, and Yapton's Main Road.

To find out more visit: thesoutherncooperative.co.uk/makingadifference/localpartnerships

CLAIMS the safety of the public and firefighters is at ‘significant risk’ due to a control room merger have been strongly denied by fire chiefs.

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has been overseeing 999 calls for West Sussex since the merger in December – and the Fire Brigades Union is concerned staff cannot handle the sheer volume of calls.

THe union has also branded as ‘reckless’ the decision to bring East Sussex into the merger.

Richard Jones, the union's south east executive council member, said there had been no increase in staff since the initial merger, with more than 9,000 extra 999 calls expected per year.

Mr Jones added: “THis is blatantly unsafe and unsustainable.

“Surrey’s emergency fire control room is consistently understaffed and control staff were already desperately overstretched before the merger.

“We’re seeing fatigued staff break down in tears, with the immense pressure causing work-related sickness. THe brigade is institutionally unprepared for this merger and it’s causing dangerous operational failures.”

Looking at those ‘failures’, Mr Jones said crews had been sent to 999 calls from the wrong locations and had been sent mobilisation alerts when they were unavailable, causing ‘significant delays in response times’.

THe union has issued a safety-critical notice to Surrey.

While only an advisory document with no legal weight, the notice raises serious concerns around the safety of the current control room set-up.

But Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, chief fire officer for West Sussex, said the

move to a joint control room had been successful.

She added: “As with any project, there is always a ‘bedding in’ period.

“Any issues that have arisen have been quickly resolved and have not affected the way 999 calls are handled, or the level of service people have received, when needing West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service in an emergency.

“We are committed to working hard to address any feedback we receive to continually improve our service.”

A spokesman said the Surrey Fire and Rescue Service ‘strongly refutes’ the union claims, adding that West Sussex and Surrey staff had been working together ‘to provide a more effective and efficient response to emergencies across both counties’.

He added: “THere have been no reports of any delay to response times to any emergency as a result of the new ways of working.”

THe spokesman also said there had been no reports of staff suffering stressrelated illness as a result of excessive workloads.

He added: “Analysis of technical difficulties has shown that these have been ‘teething’ issues that have been quickly resolved or worked around, to mitigate any effect on the services.”

THe decision to add East Sussex to the merger was made in a meeting behind closed doors earlier this week.

Mr Jones said: “We should not be thinking about adding more pressure until Surrey addresses its understaffing and operational failings.

“It’s dangerous for control staff, for firefighters, and for the public.”

Report by Karen Dunn, local democracy reporter

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` Duke and Duchess DOUBT hangs over the future role Meghan and Harry will have in West Sussex after the royal couple announced they were reducing their duties.

THe Duke and Duchess of Sussex paid their first visit to Chichester and Bognor Regis in October, 2018.

THe royal pair firstly visited Edes House, located in West Street, Chichester, where they were shown the rare Sussex copy of the American declaration of independence.

Meghan and Harry travelled to Bognor Regis where they officially opened the University of Chichester's engineering and digital technology park.

It is now feared this may be the first and only time both areas will have a visit from their royal highnesses.

Mrs Susan Pyper, HM LordLieutenant of West Sussex. said: "I am saddened to learn that TRH THe Duke and Duchess of Sussex have decided to step back from being senior members of the royal family, and would like to wish them well as they develop their new role in the future."

College pupils will compete in skills TWO Chichester College Group students have been named in WorldSkills UK’s official squad – taking them a step closer to competing against the best skilled young people in the world.

Finlay Champion and Jamie Kennard will join the cabinet making team with the aim of representing Team UK at WorldSkills Shanghai in 2021.

THey are among 137 young people to have been selected for the squad, having both picking up silver medals in the national skills finals – Finlay in November, 2019, and Jamie at the 2018 competition.

THey will be aiming to continue the college’s pedigree in cabinet making on the world stage – following in the footsteps of former Chichester College students - Edward Harringman and George Callow, who both won gold for the UK at WorldSkills in 2015 and 2013 respectively.

Finlay – who is also employed at Chichester College as an apprentice – said: “I’m really happy to have been selected as one of three cabinet makers to train for the next WorldSkills competition.

"THat’s been my goal – it was great to win silver at nationals a couple of months ago, but I really wanted a place in the squad.

"I know it’s going to be hard work.

Jamie and I have got a long way to go, but we’ll be supporting each other and focusing on doing the best we can.”

Finlay and Jamie, who study at Brinsbury College (part of the Chichester College Group), will now undertake an intensive 18-month

training and selection process. THey will be guided by Christian Notley MBE, who is the UK training manager for cabinet making – and is also deputy head of learning for furniture at Chichester College.

He said: “It is fantastic to see the college continuing to demonstrate our excellence in cabinet making on a national stage, and to have two more of our students competing to represent their country in the biggest international skills competition is outstanding.

“Over the next 18 months, they will have to focus and work really hard if they want to earn a place in Shanghai. It won’t be easy – they will be put through their paces in intensive workshops and will have to perform to the best of their ability.

“Both of them are very talented and I’m confident they will rise to the occasion.

Ultimately, we will be looking to take the very best cabinet maker to China next year and it is up to them to demonstrate why they should be selected.”

Shelagh Legrave, chief executive of the Chichester College Group, added: “I know I speak for everyone when I say how proud we are of Jamie and Finlay.

“THey have proved they are among the best in Britain, and now they will be competing for the opportunity to among the best in the world.

“We have a fantastic history at WorldSkills in cabinet making with four of our students representing the UK in the past five competitions – claiming two gold medals to top it off.

“It is great to see that pedigree continuing to shine through. I wish them both the best of luck.”

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New crowdfunding programme is launched by county council

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A CROWDFUNDING programme launched in May, 2018, has seen more than 100 community-led projects in West Sussex hit their target and the window is now open until THursday, February 13, for community groups to put forward new initiatives and projects they would like to receive funding for.

THe West Sussex Crowd, run in partnership by West Sussex County Council and civic crowdfunding website Spacehive, invites communities to come together and propose ideas to regenerate their local areas.

Since its launch, more than 2,800 local people, businesses, district/borough and town/parish councils have backed projects across the county, collectively raising over £750,000 and showing the strength of community buy-in for their ideas.

Cllr Duncan Crow, cabinet member for fire and rescue and communities, said: "THis grant funding is all about supporting

community projects, strengthening communities and our councillors working with their communities to help generate support for key projects.

"We are thrilled that 107 successful projects have hit their target with many more on the way. THese diverse and extraordinary projects will strengthen local places and make West Sussex an even greater place to live, work and enjoy."

Alongside money raised by outside donations through the West Sussex Crowd, the county council can also pledge to crowdfunding campaigns for projects which will have an impact in their local area. Typically, pledges range from £1,000 - £5,000.

Previous projects which have received funding include: • THe Apuldram Centre near Chichester raised over £10,000, of which £2,500 was pledged by the county council, from 75 backers for a new transit van so they can support more adults with learning disabilities to participate in real life work experience.

• Grandads Front Room in Bognor Regis raised over £9,000, including a county council pledge of £2,053, from 123 backers for a new allotment space, equipment and tools, bringing more local people together.

Chris Gourlay, founder and chief executive of Spacehive, said: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with the county council on this exciting initiative which has already inspired hundreds of people and groups from West Sussex to engage in transforming local places.

“Our shared mission is to empower as many people as possible to shape their local area. We believe that if we can achieve that, people will feel a stronger sense of local belonging, and that the places we create together will better serve the needs and aspirations of local people.”

To see the campaigns currently live and to make a pledge, visit: westsussexcrowd. org.uk To register for a workshop, email: info@ spacehive.com

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` New care home OUTLINE plans have been submitted for a care home and assisted living bungalows in Barnham.

Mr B Aslam has asked Arun District Council to approve the scheme for Highfield House in Yapton Road.

His planning agent, Mark Schmull, says in a statement the home would have 70 bedrooms and would be joined by 14 bungalows.

"THe illustrative masterplan proposes a two-storey building for the care home, which would be a traditional design containing hipped roofs and no accommodation in the roof space.

"THe design proposes a central atrium, with four 'wings' taken from the central core.

"THe layout proposes the bungalows in clusters of two or four dwellings and has allowed for both bike and buggy stores to serve the bungalows."

THe intended development on the 1.18 hectare site will provide jobs for 55 full-time equivalent staff, the planning statement adds.

` Pay rise agreed A TWO per cent pay increase has been awarded to Arun District Council's chief executive.

Nigel Lynn was given the extra money at Wednesday's full council meeting. THe pay award on Mr Lynn's £122,934 salary was recommended by the sub-committee which annually reviews the amount.

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Councillors react to Elvery payoff

By Karen Dunn Local Democracy Reporter OPPOSITION leaders have called a financial settlement between West Sussex County Council and its former chief executive ‘a shabby cover-up’ and accused the authority of ‘rolling over’.

Dr James Walsh (Lib Dem) and Michael Jones (Labour) spoke out after the BBC learned that Nathan Elvery had been given £265,000 when he parted ways with the council in November.

Previously, the county council had refused a number of requests to reveal details of the settlement.

His departure came after the county’s children’s services and fire and rescue service was heavily criticised by inspectors, with a Department for Education commissioner saying control of the former should be passed to an independent trust.

Dr Walsh, who represents Littlehampton East, said: “To reward a corporate failure of this magnitude with a £265,000 golden handshake is an insult to all those affected, and to the taxpayers of West Sussex.”

Congratulating the BBC for ‘uncovering the truth of this shabby cover-up’, he added that any claim the council had to economic competence had been ‘blown out of the water’.

Mr Jones, who represents Southgate and Gossops Green, said: “It is obviously for the leader of the council to justify spending such sums to West

Sussex residents.

“But having read the final report from the (Department of Education) commissioner on how bad things had got internally under the previous chief executive’s watch, assuming that is accurate, I don’t personally think that Mr Elvery deserved to leave with a penny of taxpayers’ money.

“Yes, it might have been more time consuming – and legal costs may have been a great deal more – if the council had contested it rather than just rolling over, but again I think the council comes out of this with its reputation damaged by taking this course of action.”

A council spokesman said earlier that the authority had needed a ‘fresh start’ and took external advice on the terms of Mr Elvery’s departure ‘and the value to the council of resolving the matter quickly and moving forward’.

It was also reported that legal advice about the departure had cost the council more than £35,000.

Mr Jones complained that neither himself nor Dr Walsh had been consulted before the settlement was approved, only finding out after it had been done.

Dr Walsh accused the council of a ‘misuse of taxpayers’ money to cover up a failure’.

When asked about the comments made by Dr Walsh and Mr Jones, a council spokesman said: “We won’t be commenting any further on this at this time.”

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ARE YOU A CURIOUS

Explorer?

Some things just have to be experienced up close to be truly understood, and history is one of those things.

The Weald & Downland Living Museum is for people who want to see, touch and even smell what life was really like for those living in years gone by.

We offer a wealth of opportunities from a great day out to a range of courses, as well as volunteering, memberships and more.

Visit wealddown.co.uk for more information

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Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2020 we would like to welcome all Post Newspaper readers to the Weald & Downland Living Museum.

We have many exciting events throughout the year including, 12 Historic Life Weekends, where you can experience what life was really like over the years; 5 big weekenders, 8 theatre productions as part of our Summer Season, as well as many other things to see & do.

What’s On 2020

January

April

July

Historic Life Weekend: Stories

Easter Holidays

Historic Life Weekend: Agriculture – The Role of Horses

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February 17-21

Spring Half Term ‘Treasured Objects’ 22-23

Historic Life Weekend: Treasured Objects

March 7-8

Historic Life Weekend: Brewing Through the Ages 21-22

Historic Life Weekend: Baking Through the Ages

4-19

10-13

Easter at the Museum

14

May

17

2-3

Spring Food Festival 15-16

Museum at Night ‘Mysterious Animals’ 23-25

Historic Life Weekend: Wood Craft & Trades 25-29

June Historic Life Weekend: Wildflowers

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Children’s Theatre, ‘If You Go Down To The Woods Today’ Opera, ‘Tosca’ 18

Opera, ‘La Traviata’ 19

Rare & Traditional Breeds Show 23

Theatre, ‘The Story of Love in the Harbour’

Half Term Activities ‘Nature’

6-7

STAY CONNECTED!

4-5

12

Children’s Theatre, David Walliam’s ‘Mr Stink’ 20-21

Historic Life Weekend: Herbal Heritage 27

Theatre, ‘Choice Glenfell’

Visit wealddown.co.uk for more information

August 1-2

Historic Life Weekend: Heritage Crafts and Skills at Risk 5, 12, 19 & 26

Wonderful Wednesdays 15-16

Summer Steam Show 20

Children’s Theatre, ‘Treasure Island’ 30

Theatre, ‘Much Ado About Falstaff ’

September 5-6

Historic Life Weekend: Museum at 50 (celebrating our 50th Birthday)

With so many great events for 2020 it’s a great time to become a member. Membership start at £18!

October 3-4

Autumn & Countryside Show 17-18

Historic Life Weekend: Music – Historic Homes & Harmonies 26-30

Half Term Activities 29

Family Twilight Tale Trail (7+) 30-31

Museum at Night ‘Tales of the Unexpected’

November 7-8

Historic Life Weekend: Fire & Light 20-22

Christmas Market

December 6

Tree Dressing 12-13

Meet Green Father Christmas 19-23

Meet Green Father Christmas 26-27

Christmas at the Museum

MUSEUM OPENING TIMES: 10.30am – 4pm 10.30am – 5.30pm (BST)

CAFE OPENING TIMES: 9am - 4pm 9am - 5pm (BST)

Put the world on pause

Reduce stress by doing something new!

In our fast-paced world, people from all walks of life are looking for ways to improve their health and overall wellbeing through mindfulness and restful activities. The Weald & Downland Living Museum in Singleton, near Chichester offers a haven for people looking to take a deep breath and put the world on pause.

It may seem like ‘mindfulness’ is nothing more than the latest buzzword, but at the Museum it’s more than a fad. The chance for relaxation and respite from the stresses of the modern world is integrated into every aspect of the visitor experience.

Set in the South Downs National Park, the natural setting helps to generate a calming atmosphere and gives visitors a picture of the past through stunning architecture, providing a fresh perspective on current worries.

The Museum is a dog friendly site with beautiful woodland, period gardens, farm animals and a lakeside cafe. Each building is spread out across the rural landscape, making it perfect for families and visitors of all ages to discover and experience the sights, sounds and smells, and get a real taste for the life our ancestors lived; which truly allows you to immerse yourself into the past.

The interactive nature of the Weald & Downland Living Museum also boosts mindfulness – from demonstrations of how everyday activities such as cooking and milling were carried out in the past, to the range of traditional arts and crafts courses on offer, there is a chance for visitors to pause, reflect, slow down and learn new skills.

Why not learn a new hobby or skill, which is a great stress reliever and opens your mind to undiscovered things… you don’t know what you don’t know!

The Weald & Downland Living Museum offers courses in trades and crafts which are inspired by the Museum’s collections, landscape and activities, and aim to keep traditional skills and crafts of the region alive – as well as bringing them into the 21st century with some new twists!

Courses range from bee-keeping to dairying, garden and woodland management to stone carving – there is something for everyone!

Check out wealddown.co.uk/learn

Simon Wardell, Museum Director, commented: There is something very restful about the atmosphere here. We can learn a lot from the past, particularly from simpler times when the lack of technology meant that people weren’t always in such a rush. Our buildings and architecture gives visitors a real connection to that past and I think that leads us all to reflect and see our present with fresh eyes.

There’s also a chance to learn something, from historical facts to new skills, people often leave with a real sense of achievement at having improved themselves. Its wellknown that being outdoors can boost wellbeing and there are few places more beautiful than the South Downs National Park to enjoy fresh air and the natural world. It’s certainly a wonderful place to work and its very satisfying to see how happy and relaxed visitors are after their visit. It’s definitely something we aim to make sure continues in the future.

The Weald & Downland Living Museum is in its 50th year, opening to the public in 1970, it was founded by Dr J.R Armstrong MBE. The aim of the Museum is to preserve historical buildings and increase the awareness of heritage trades, crafts and industries. Set in the peaceful surroundings of the South Downs National Park, the Weald & Downland Living Museum is home to over 50 historic buildings spanning over 1000 years. Each building has been carefully dismantled, conserved and rebuilt. Across the 40-acre site, the Museum shows extraordinary examples of early architecture, materials used in construction and tells the stories of those who lived and worked in rural South East England.

Did you know?

At the Museum we are not just a collection of historic buildings and artefacts (although these are amazing and a must see!); we are a place of education and learning too! 

Winners of the Sussex Life Award for ‘Visitor Attraction of the Year 2019.

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An outdoor classroom for school trips, including bespoke workshops and tours.

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180+ courses in craft and trade skills.

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Two Master of Science (MSc) degrees validated by the University of York.

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Building and Conservation courses which count towards CPD certificates.

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History Gang designed for 8-12 years olds who meet once a month to learn new skills and craft activities.

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A community outreach programme which gives back to our local groups and communities that don’t often get the opportunity to visit a museum.

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Venue hire for special events, weddings, conferences and filming.

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Family fun and school holiday activities.

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Volunteering opportunities.

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Plus much, much more…

Visit wealddown.co.uk or call us on 01243 811363.

The Museum offers a range of opportunities from a great day out to short & single courses, as well as volunteering, memberships and more, visit wealddown.co.uk

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1917

Drama, Thriller, War Screened at Picturedrome Cinema THE Oscar-winning director of American Beauty, Skyfall, and Spectre brings his singular vision to his World War I epic where time is the enemy. At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers, Schofield and Blake, are given a seemingly impossible mission. In a race against time, they must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers — Blake’s own brother among them. Marking Mendes’s return to the director’s chair following Spectre, 1917 follows the two soldiers tasked with delivering a warning to their comrades who are about to march into a trap. It's follow that's the operative word as the action occurs in one continuous take, planting you right in the middle of the conflict from beginning to end. Trudge every trench in real-time as you accompany our heroes through the battlefield and beyond enemy lines. Bolstered by a best of British supporting cast – Colin Firth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Andrew Scott, Richard Madden, Mark Strong, and Daniel Mays – 1917 has all the makings of a complete picture, a true war spectacle that’s stormed into the awards season as a late and serious contender.

representing a heart-warming story set during one of the last time periods or circumstances you’d ever expect. Joining him in this venture are the likes of Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell, and Stephen Merchant, who each help bring a satirical slice of the Second World War to life.

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Comedy, Drama, War Screened at Picturedrome Cinema THE director of What We Do In THe Shadows, Hunt For THe Wilderpeople, and THor: Ragnarok, Taika Waititi, brings his signature style of humour and pathos to his latest film, Second World War satire Jojo Rabbit. Young actor Roman Griffin Davis portrays the eponymous boy who is a proud German and member of Hitler Youth. But when he discovers his single mother is hiding a young Jewish girl in their home, Jojo’s entire world view is turned upside down and he turns to the only person he can trust. Aided only by his idiotic imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler (Taika Waititi), Jojo must confront his naïve patriotism. Taika Waititi could have directed anything he wanted after his success with the third THor movie, but a lowbudget black comedy that poked fun at the THird Reich wouldn’t have been anyone’s first guess. Jojo Rabbit shares more in common with Taika Waititi’s early efforts as opposed to his recent work,

WRITER-DIRECTOR Greta Gerwig (Lady Bird) has crafted a Little Women that draws on both the classic novel and the writings of Louisa May Alcott, and unfolds as the author’s alter ego, Jo March, reflects back and forth on her fictional life. In Gerwig’s take, the beloved story of the March sisters – four young women each determined to live life on her own terms -- is both timeless and timely. Portraying Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth March, the film stars Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, with Timothée Chalamet as their neighbor Laurie, Laura Dern as Marmee, and Meryl Streep as Aunt March.

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January 16-23 THE masterful, passionate, much-praised Little Women is the eighth film version of Louisa May Alcott's perennial story of four sisters coming of age in America in the 1860s. THe characters cease to be characters; they become flesh and blood, our sisters. We feel their happiness and despondency, their cold feet and warm hearts, their slights and loves. Starring Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Emma Watson, Eliza Scarlett and Timothée Chalamet.

THe Rise of Skywalker had the arduous task to tie up loose ends not just for its two predecessors, but the entire Skywalker saga.

For the most part, JJ Abrams fulfills this task, with a roller coaster ride – both in emotional and story beats.

THem that Follow, a backwoods Appalachian tale of an isolated community who must prove themselves before their God, is packed with high drama and incident— secrets are revealed, guns and axes come into play, the atmosphere ringing with authenticity.

Shia LaBeouf writes and stars in Honey Boy based on his own childhood experience being brought up by his addict dad, this tale of lost souls in trailer parks wonderfully told.

THe 1960 Italian classic, La Dolce Vita, returns to celebrate director Federico Fellini’s centenary.

Marcello Mastroianni, a paparazzo journalist, has stories to tell, the film including Anita Eckberg at her most statuesque and entrancing as it traces the era’s loose morals.

Don’t miss Preston Sturges’s best film, Sullivan’s Travels, the director another master of the cinema whose 1941 film wishes to truly understand the plight of the poor. Sullivan, a top Hollywood director, decides to hit the road with 10 cents in his pocket and meets a down-on-her-luck wannabe actress (Veronica Lake) and can’t resist

helping her out.

Does he achieve his goal of finding out about poverty? Starring Joel McCrea seeking the truth, it is introduced by Nick Smedley whose book on Hollywood’s first writer-director raises the lid on this under-rated man.

Football fans will relish a look at the career and life of Sir Matt Busby, one of the most influential managers in world football history.

Expect a welcome re-run of Bobby Charlton and George Best who Busby championed during this legendary era.

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

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BAKE & BREW FOR PROSTATE CHARITY

Saturday, January 18, 10.30am-1.30pm 1A The Ridgeway, Chichester PO19 3LA Tickets: free. All welcome to coffee morning and raffle.

HISTORIC LIFE WEEKEND: STORIES & WASSAILING

Saturday, January 18 & Sunday, January 19, 10.30am-4pm Weald & Downland Living Museum, Singleton PO18 0EU Tickets: usual entry fees. Details: wealddownland.co.uk

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ENSONGLOPEDIA OF ANIMALS

Saturday, January 18, 11am & 2pm Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park Chichester PO19 6AP Tickets from £10. Call 01243 781312 or cft.org.uk

THE CHICHESTER SINGERS BRITTEN'S ST NICOLAS

Saturday, January 18, 7.30pm Chichester Cathedral, West Street, Chichester Tickets: from £18 at: ticketsource.co.uk

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RAYMOND & MR TIMPKINS REVUE

Friday, January 17, 8pm, Comedy @ The Club, 43 Havant Road, Emsworth PO10 7JF Tickets: £10, from the club, Bookends, High Street, Emsworth and wegottickets.com

CHICHESTER CAMERA CLUB ADVANCED WORKERS

MEERA MAHARAJ & DOMINIC DEGAVINO

ANNUAL WREATH-LAYING AT SIR RICHARD HOTHAM'S GRAVE

Saturday, January 18, 11am St Mary Magdalene Churchyard, Bersted Street, Bognor Regis All welcome. Refreshments afterwards in the church.

SELSEY FOLK & MUSIC CLUB

shows CINDERELLA - ST GEORGE'S PLAYERS

KEATS IN CHICHESTER - A BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

Friday, January 17, 7.30pm. Saturday 18, 2pm & 7pm, Sunday 19, 6pm Donnington Parish Hall, Stockbridge Road, Chichester PO19 8QT Tickets: £7.50 adults, £5 children. Call 01243 788321 or e-mail donnington_ parish_hall@yahoo.co.uk

Saturday, January 18, 5.30pm St Pancras Church, Eastgate Square, Chichester PO19 7LJ Admission free. Further information at: sdpf.org.uk

Thursday January 23, 6.30pm Restaurant 64, Chichester College, Westgate Fields, Chichester PO19 1SB. Tickets: £25. Call 01243 828555.

ARUNDEL BREWFEST 2020

Friday, January 24, 5pm, Saturday, noon4pm & 6pm-10pm, Sunday, noon-4pm The Brewhouse Project, Calceto Lane, Lyminster Road, Arundel BN17 7QL Tickets: £12, includes glass, one drink and entry for music. Details: arundelbrewery. co.uk

BIG BAND DIVAS - CLAIRE MARTIN & THE BBC BIG BAND

Thursday, January 23, 7.30pm Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park Chichester PO19 6AP Tickets from £10. Call 01243 781312 or cft.org.uk

BBC CONCERT ORCHESTRA: BROADWAY IN CONCERT

Friday, January 24, 7.30pm Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP Tickets: from £10 at: cft.org.uk or call 01243 781312

ALDEN, PATTERSON & DASHWOOD with THE SHACKLETON TRIO

Saturday, January 25, 7.30pm Grayshott Village Hall, Headley Road, Grayshott, nr. Hindhead GU26 6TZ Tickets: £14, under-16s £7. Call Des O'Byrne on 01428 607096

FAMILY DAY - LIFE IN THE IRON AGE

Saturday, January 25, 10am-2pm The Novium, Tower Street, Chichester PO19 1QH Tickets: free, drop-in but booking recommended for craft activities. Call 01243 816525 or visit: thenovium.org

GIRLS AND DOLLS PHOTOGRAPHS by nina borowski

Wednesday, January 22, 7.30pm The Selsey Club, Coxes Road, Selsey Tickets: £3

Saturday, January 18, 1pm Bognor Regis Library, 69 London Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1DE Free but book on eventbrite.com

BURNS NIGHT CHARITY CELEBRATION FOR 4SIGHT

Saturday & Sunday, January 18 & 19, 10am-5pm (4pm, Sunday) North Mundham Village Hall PO20 1LA Tickets: free entry

Tuesday, January 21, 1.10pm Chichester Cathedral, West Street, Chichester PO19 1RP Tickets: free

RASPBERRY PI, INCLUDING ASTRO PI - MISSION ZERO

TARANTARA! A GALA CELEBRATION OF GILBERT AND SULLIVAN

Saturday, January 25, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP Tickets: from £10 at: cft.org.uk or call 01243 781312

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JACK & THE BEANSTALK LITTLEHAMPTON MUSICAL COMEDY SOCIETY

Monday, January 20-Saturday, 25, 7.30pm Priory Playhouse, London Road, Arundel, BN18 9FA Tickets: £12. Call 07523 417926 or visit: arundelplayers.org.uk

THE STRANGE TALE OF CHARLIE CHAPLIN AND STAN LAUREL

Tuesday, January 21-Saturday, January 25, 2.45pm & 7.45pm Minerva Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP Tickets from £23. Call 01243 781312 or visit: cft.org.uk

OUR HOUSE

Thursday, January 23, Friday, January 24, 7.30pm, Saturday, January 25, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Alexandra Theatre, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1BL

HELENA MACE & GRANT JAMES

Friday, January 17, 9pm The Hothampton, London Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1PR Tickets: free entry

From Monday, January 20, 9am-7pm Chichester Library, Tower Street, Chichester PO19 1QJ Tickets: free entry

ORIENTATION - MA FINE ART STUDENTS SHOW

January 24-February 7, 11am – 4pm artOne Gallery. Bishop Otter Campus, College Lane, Chichester PO19 6PE Tickets: free entry

MYSTERY WARRIOR: THE NORTH BERSTED MAN

Saturday, January 25- September 26, 10am-5pm (Monday-Saturday).

The Novium, Tower Street, Chichester PO19 1QH Tickets: free, donations welcome

Friday January 17, 7.30pm, Saturday 18, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 19, 12.30pm & 5.30pm Windmill Theatre, Windmill Road, Littlehampton BN17 5LH Tickets: £15. Call 01903 730775.

TIME OF MY LIFE - ARUNDEL PLAYERS

gigs

TERRY CARVEY

Saturday, January 18, 8.30pm Address: Wittering Royal British Legion, Legion Way, East Wittering PO20 8PA Tickets: free entry

ONE 4 THE ROAD

Saturday, January 18, 8.45pm Tarring Club, 118-122 Pavilion Rd, Worthing BN14 7EL Tickets: free entry

SMOOTHMONKEY

Saturday, January 18, 9pm The Foundry, 1 Southgate, Chichester PO19 8DH

THE MIDDLEMEN

talks

Friday, January 24, 9pm The Hothampton Arms, London Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1PR Tickets: free entry

On the Road With the Cure Jeremy Hayward.

Friday, January 24, 8.30pm The Waverley, Marine Drive West, Bognor Regis PO21 2QA

SCARLET SOUL

Saturday, January 25, 8.30pm Wittering Royal British Legion, Legion Way, East Wittering PO20 8PA Tickets: free entry

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By Alicia Denny Six Until January 19 Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP 01243 781312 box.office@cft.org.uk www.cft.org.uk SIX queens defined by their husband, Henry VIII, are the sassy, stylish - and sexy sisterhood who re-write history as herstory in this glorious upbeat new musical which had the festival theatre rocking to its rafters.

THe fame of the production -

it started life as a show for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2017 - had gone before it and the atmosphere was buzzing as the incredibly talented half dozen actors, singers and dancers launched into their first number, backed by their all-female fourpiece on-stage band.

THe theme is that each of Henry's wives is competing in a contest to be the audience's favourite, and, therefore, lead singer of the group, by proving they were the most harshly treated by him.

It sounds silly but, after introductory chorus numbers, as each woman sings a solo, their differing personalities emerge and, thanks in no small part to the brilliant lyrics and script by Toby Marlow, who devised the show with Lucy Moss, the serious point of how Henry's wives have been harshly treated by historians down the centuries through being lumped together ,throws a new feminist light on their hidden stories.

THe device of being pop princesses performing a concert

together is great fun and the energy and talents of the six is outstanding, never flagging throughout the 75 minutes they are on stage without an interval. It would be wrong to single out any of the touring cast for extra praise because each brings a different quality to their character while also being very much part of the ensemble.

THe costumes have echoes of genuine Tudor fashion but are very much brought up to date, complete with sparkly boots, which look impossible to dance in, and the slick production has lights and effects as in a rock concert, although, fortunately, without mega amplification, enabling lyrics to be appreciated.

If you're unable to get a ticket for the Chichester shows, fortunately for us on the south coast, further tour dates are at Brighton's THeatre Royal and the Mayflower THeatre in Southampton.

Don't miss the chance to have your preconceptions about Britain's most-married king and his wives overthrone.

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Bad Boys For Life THE Bad Boys are back together for one last ride in Bad Boys For Life. Will Smith's Mike Lowery and Martin Lawrence's Marcus Burnett reunite for the first time in 15 years, but the mismatched pair have never been more at odds. No longer partners, the legendary detectives are at very different stages of their careers and lives.

Marcus is counting down the days to retirement while Mike is in the midst of a midlife crisis and stubbornly remaining the self-described Bad Boy. When Mike is targeted by a cold-blooded killer, he turns to the only man he could ever trust. He convinces a reluctant Marcus to take on one last job before they go their separate ways for good.

Teaming up with Miami PD's elite AMMO team, the Bad Boys embark on their most dangerous mission yet. Bad Boys and Bad Boys II director Michael Bay may have relinquished control to the up-and-coming directorial duo Adil El Arbi and Bilal Fallah, but the Bad Boys’ trademarks that cemented the franchise’s legacy are still intact. With both familiar faces and a new ensemble of characters along for the ride, expect salty language, fine tailoring, fast cars, explosive gunplay, and some signature banter back and forth between Smith and Lawrence. Get set for one last ride!

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FRIDAY: CINEMA CLOSED DAILY: 7.30PM

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CATS (PG)

FRIDAY: CINEMA CLOSED DAILY: 5.15PM* *WEDNESDAY IS A SENSORY SHOW

THE GENTLEMEN (18) FRIDAY: CINEMA CLOSED DAILY: 1.30PM

FRIDAY: CINEMA CLOSED DAILY: 1.45PM, 5PM, 8.15PM

FRIDAY: CINEMA CLOSED WEEKDAYS: 1.15PM*, 4.15PM WEEKENDS: 10.15AM 1.15PM, 4.15PM *SUBTITLED SHOW MONDAY

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FRIDAY: CINEMA CLOSED DAILY: 2PM, 4.30PM, 7.45PM

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JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL: 10.45AM FROZEN 2: 11AM SPIES IN DISGUISE: 10.30AM

Ticket Prices Mon - Fri £3.50 Sat & Sun £4.50 BOOK ONLINE 51 Canada Grove, Bognor Regis PO21 1DW Tel 01243 841015 www.picturedromebognor.com

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Garolla: Taking the hassle out of home improvements Garolla Roller Shutter Doors Bognor Regis Tel: 01243 630164 Email enquiries@garolla.co.uk www.garolla.co.uk BOOST your kerb appeal today with one quick and easy purchase from Garolla. THe nation’s largest roller garage door installers, Garolla specialises in creating beautiful, bespoke garage doors that can truly transform your home’s exteriors. And with local installers across the country, it couldn’t be easier to update your home.

Hand-crafted by highly skilled professionals, every Garolla roller shutter garage door is created with your home in mind.

Increasing your thermal efficiency, safety and

security, these garage doors are an invaluable addition to any home and allow you to sleep easier at night.

Available in a range of 18 stunningly vibrant shades and two different slat sizes, you can design the perfect accompaniment to your home’s style and architecture.

All prices include measuring, fitting and VAT so you can avoid any hidden costs. For a nostrings attached quote call 0800 468 1982 or head over to garolla.co.uk today!

Add a new dimension to your home In our waste-conscious lifestyle today, why are we so willing to waste space in our homes? iLux Loft Ladders www.iluxloftladders.co.uk 01243 782580 sales@iluxloftladders.co.uk IN most homes, space is at a premium, and where we do have space it is invariably used to its maximum, for example, fitted kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms.

However, there is a space in most homes that due to poor access is often overlooked - the loft!

Good, efficient access to your loft is essential, not only for regular inspection of your water tanks, pipes and wiring, but also to ease the storage problems experienced by most family homes.

ILux supply and install loft ladders especially designed for easy trouble-free access to your loft. We are also a stockist for Velux Blind products.

By far the most popular of these is the ilux loft access system. THe main feature of the iLux is its ease of use. Teenagers to pensioners will find that the sprung-assisted hatch door lowers in an effortless action. Combine this with features such as built-in insulation, concealed hinges, rubber sealing strips and finally the integrated ladder itself, made of solid pine.

Add to this a first class installation service and no wonder the iLux is a best seller at £595 fitted. So please give iLux a call to arrange your free no obligation survey.

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New Year and new front door ideas Ideal WIndows Ltd The Unity Building, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1AH Tel: 0800 7318761 www. https://www.idealwindowsolutions.co.uk Email: enquiries@idealwindowsolutions.co.uk

THE start of a new year is always a good time to have a long hard look at your home. Is it looking its best, or is it starting to lose its kerb appeal?

According to research carried out by Hitachi Finance, 2020 is going to be the year for home improvement. If your front door isn’t as energyefficient or secure as it should be, it might be time to replace it. Read our advice on the types and styles of doors available to make a stunning transformation to the outside of your home.

New uPVC doors, perfect for any budget UPVC is a popular choice for front doors as it provides exceptional energy efficiency. Not only are uPVC doors great at keeping the cold out, but their insulation properties mean they are brilliant at keeping the warmth in. You’re not limited to traditional white either, uPVC doors are available in a range of colours. Maintenance also isn’t an issue, just a quick wipe down, keeps them looking as good as new!

Composite doors, a charming combination of strength and security Composite doors, like uPVC offer exceptional energy efficiency and, are brilliant at keeping your house warm. Due to their insulating foam core and strong outer frame, they also provide exceptional strength and resilience. A perfect choice for keeping the entrance to your home safe and secure!

Aluminium front doors, stylishly sleek and strong If you want to create a sleek, aesthetic look to the front of your property, an aluminium front door could literally be a perfect fit! Aluminium doors are incredibly slim, yet exceptionally strong, meaning you can have that WOW factor without compromising on security.

Timber front doors, amalgamating tradition with all the modernday benefits THe understated beauty of a timber front door never fails to impress, adding a touch of class to any home. Timelessly elegant timber doors will give your home outstanding kerb appeal for many years to come.

Glazed front doors, a perfect opportunity to add that personal touch Whether you want a traditional or contemporary look, glazed front doors, allow your home to look stylish all year round. Glazed front doors are available in a variety of styles, giving you the opportunity to add your own personal touch.

Unglazed front doors, security with sophistication If you are looking for more privacy, why not consider an unglazed front door? Unglazed front doors are available in a variety of materials and colours. Whatever you opt for, a secure and stylish result is guaranteed.

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“There’s no better time for change … sale ends soon” Coastline Bathrooms, Kitchens & Tiles Ltd 26 Queensway, Bognor Regis PO21 1QT 01243 869966 Email: info@coastline-interiors.co.uk www.coastline-interiors.co.uk Facebook: Coastline-Bathrooms-Kitchens-Ltd Facebook:Coastline-Tiles Instagram: coastlinetilesbognor FROM their inspiring showroom in the centre of the town there are some great savings to be made in the New Year Sale. With many FREE products available with both Bathroom and

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

Seven steps to a plant-based diet www.denisekelly.co.uk Tel: 07730671436 Email: denise@ thewellbeingcompanyltd.com AS THE plant-based diet seems to be taking over the world, I wanted to share with you how easy it is to maintain strength and energy with little or no animal products.

I think we are all getting more and more educated about the impact that meat not only has on our environment, but the impact it has on our health, too.

Raising animals for food requires a huge amount of land, energy, food and water, and can cause animal suffering as well.

Globally animal agriculture is responsible for more greenhouse gasses than the world's transportation systems combined.

THere are also a truck-load of known health benefits when it comes to consuming a more plant-rich diet in that you can reduce inflammation in the body, your cholesterol levels will lower, you can increase anti-oxidants in the body, you can reduce your chances of getting type 2 diabetes, and you get a

greater source of protein.

Plus, it can radically increase your energy, stamina, balance hormones, improve sleep, give you glowing skin better brain power.

Not only are plant-based foods filled with the most nutrition (proteins, carbohydrates and fats) and bioavailable vitamins and minerals, but they are essential in maintaining optimal energy.

If you want to maintain your energy here’s my top seven foods to include on a regular basis: 1. Hemp seeds THey contain omega-3 fats and provide long sustaining energy. I love to put them on salads, in smoothies and on breakfast oats.

2. Chia seeds THey’re loaded with fibre and bulk up when soaked. Chia porridge makes the most delicious breakfast. Chia seeds can also be added to green smoothies for amazing pre-workout breakfasts.

3. Kale Kale is a powerhouse green leafy veggie. It’s loaded with magnesium and is alkaline forming. Chopped up in a raw salad or lightly steamed, kale completes

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4. Sea vegetables THese vegetables store a wide range of trace minerals and nutrients. In addition, they provide natural sodium to the diet. Nori is one of my fav’s as it gives me mental clarity and focus.

5. Coconut water and coconut oil Coconut water replenishes the body with muchneeded electrolytes. When you are working out, this could be your go-to beverage. Coconut oil is loaded with medium chain fats, so it is a quick source of energy and nourishment before and after activity.

6. Quinoa THis amazing grain contains all of the essential amino acids, the building blocks for protein. As protein builds muscle, it is important to consume protein to gain strength and stamina.

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Finance Trustee – PACSO PACSO is a Chichester-based Charity that supports parents and carers who have a child or young person with a special educational need or disability. They provide play and social opportunities for children and young people and their siblings, and much needed respite for parents and carers in Chichester and Arun districts. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join PACSO as Volunteer IT Support for 2 – 4 days per month to assist modernise how they use email and documents, website and online payments with the objectives of increasing independence for PACSO staff to sufficiently manage and administer technology services, reduce the need for external technology support, increase flexibility for PACSO staff when using technology services and, reduce operating costs. Working hours are flexible and can include some home working with a requirement to spend some time at the office in Chichester.

Doing anything in the afternoon? – Leonard Cheshire Disability

Leonard Cheshire Disability provides services in support of disabled people in the widest context: care at home, supported living, domiciliary support, day services, rehabilitation and respite care. Doing anything in the afternoon? Perhaps you would like to share it with one of the residents at St Bridget’s who would enjoy some company, to laugh and chat. A good sense of humour is a must, along with integrity, patience, reliability and good listening skills. It would be good if you had the ability to push her wheelchair into the gardens on a fine day.

Men’s Shed Project – Petworth Community Organic Garden

As an Organic Food for All Project, the Petworth Community Organic Garden offers opportunities for local community members with limited means to learn to grow, and enjoy eating, fresh organic fruit and vegetables for free, and also enjoy the benefits of working and growing together as a group. They are looking for volunteers to join them for Rural Crafts and Skills sessions in their activity shed on Wednesdays between 10am -2pm. All activities guided and supported by the coordinator. No experience is necessary, all tools and materials are provided and opportunities are available for all abilities; you will just need a willingness to work in a group and the ability to accept and respect people from all walks of life.

Good Neighbour Volunteer – Royal Voluntary Service

Would you like your time to make a real difference to a person in your local community? Royal Voluntary Service have opportunities available for volunteers to help people make the most of their life and link with their community. Good Neighbours volunteers transform the lives of people by supporting and empowering them to live the life they want and stay connected to their communities. Whether it is dropping in for a cuppa, a trip to the shops, bringing friends together for lunch or changing a light bulb, our volunteers make a real difference to the people they support. You will work with an individual to identify what would improve their life and then support them for up to 12 visits to take positive steps to connect to their community and reduce their isolation. This could include one-to-one or group activities and may link into other services in the area - whatever suits the person.

To apply for these opportunities, or to see others in your area, please go to wwww.vaac.org.uk/volunteering.

CACAO is one of nature’s richest sources of magnesium

It is one of nature’s richest sources of magnesium.

It gives a natural boost of energy – the perfect reason to eat chocolate for breakfast. Tossed in a smoothie, it adds the perfect kick!

Just to let you know, the results I am getting for the long-distance Qest4 – Surrogate health tests are phenomenal. THe level of detail, and what the client needs is very accurate.

If you know you have health challenges and really want this to be your year to get in the best health and shape possible, just send me your name and address and I will send you the kit. Send it straight back to me and I will test within 72 hours.

A remote test is £99 and all you need to do is contact me via email: denise@denisekelly.co.uk or through my website: denisekelly.co.uk and I will send you a sample kit. Start the new year as you mean to go on.

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TRADERS have performed their latest stage success in Climping to take their total raised to more than £25,000.

THe most recent production by the Arundel Nineveh House Players earlier this month brought in £1,600.

A spokesman said: "THis year's pantomime, Mother Goose, pictured below, at Climping Village Hall, was again a sell-out.

"THe money being raised by the sale of tickets and

raffles is going this year to the Aldingbourne Trust and the Mark Lay Foundation charities."

THe Nineveh House Players consists of traders and supporters from the Nineveh House Antiques Centre in Tarrant Street, Arundel.

Mother Goose was the latest of their pantos in the past nine years.

As in other years, the show was written and produced by trader Trevor Wyatt.

WALKERS and dogs made a few new friends thanks to a new social group.

THe Dog Friendly Bognor Regis Facebook group organised a social dog walk, in association with Bone Canis Dog Trainers.

A crowd of 40 dogs and owners gather at West Park Cafe for the walk on Sunday for the walk to the pier and back.

Rob James said: “It was a

lovely sunny day and all the dogs and owners enjoyed the walk along the promenade to the pier and back to the cafe for a well earned bacon sandwich and coffee. Lots of dogs and people made some new friends.”

Not only did the walk benefit the people taking part, but it also raised money for Clymping Dog Sanctuary.

In total the group raised £100 for the charity.

WE are looking ahead to a busy new year at the Aldingbourne Trust with lots of activities taking place at each of our social enterprises. Our Aldingbourne Country Centre is now open every day, from 9.30am to 4.30pm. We are busy planning our events and activities for the year, starting with pancake week in our café from February 24-28. We are also running our Mother’s Day vintage afternoon tea on Sunday, March 22, where you can treat your mum, grandma and family to a delicious treat in our café.

Spaces are limited, so you must pre-book on our website www. aldingbournetrust.org.

READERS of an international magazine have been invited to visit Bognor Regis.

Station Road resident Hasan Hasan has written his latest article, pictured below is an excerpt, for the Esperanto digital publication, Turka Stelo, about its attractions.

He said: "I have had a desire and an intention to write and publish an article about Bognor Regis, the town itself, the museum and Bognor Regis Local History Society, because they deserve more publicity in different countries and different segments of their societies.

"THe magazine has been issued for the last four years. THe country of origin is Turkey and the language is Esperanto. THe authors of the publication are from various countries of the world."

THe last edition, number 48, features work about a series of subjects by citizens of 15 countries.

Manual worker Hasan's current contribution was entitled Sunny Town, or La suna urbo in Esperanto, and followed the launch in Bognor Regis and his homeland, Bulgaria, last year of his latest book on the origin of surnames in his native country.

He has previously had articles, reviews, translations and comments published in Esperanto. Many of them have been about place names, or toponyms.

Our charity shop in Aldwick Road was busy leading up to Christmas, and they even enjoyed a late-night shopping event. We are always looking for donations to support our shop, so if you are having a January clear-out, or maybe received a few unwanted gifts feel free to drop them in to support us.

Our next disability friendly club night will be held on Wednesday, February 5, from 7pm – 11pm at TAO, Bognor Regis. We will be hosting a masquerade party where you can dress to impress. We will be giving out free masks on the door, and DJs who have a learning disability and/or autism will host the music for the evening. Tickets are £5, and are available on the Aldingbourne Trust website and from No73 Aldwick Road, Bognor Regis.

THe fundraising team is hosting its annual bridge day at Boxgrove Village Hall, on Friday, February 28, from 10am to 3.30pm. Bring your bridge table along, at £180 for a table of four you can enjoy a bridge masterclass from Bridge expert Andrew Robson. Contact abigailr@aldingbourne.org to book your places.

On Saturday, March 14, the trust is hosting its annual charity coastal walk, taking an eight-mile walk from Littlehampton to Bognor Regis where dogs are welcome to join you. THere is a £10 entry per person and t-shirts are available to order. All money raised goes towards the fundraising projects at the Aldingbourne Trust. You can book your place now on their fundraising page www.aldingbournetrust. org/fundraising. You can also support by raising additional funds through sponsorship. Please contact lenar@aldingbourne.org for more information.

THe Aldingbourne Trust is a registered charity, which supports adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to live the lives they choose. THere are many social enterprises within the trust, including THe Aldingbourne Country Centre; horticulture; wood recycling and charity shop in Aldwick Road, Bognor Regis, among others.

If you are interested and would like to find out more about volunteering, please contact Tracy Milward on 01243 544607 or tracym@aldingbourne.org.

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STUDENTS from Bognor Regis were selected to travel to Poland and visit Auschwitz.

Two sixth form pupils, Maddison Court and Maja Brozek, were chosen to take part in the Lessons from Auschwitz project, funded by the Holocause Educational Trust.

Maja said she felt extremely grateful for being chosen to go on the trip. “THis has been the most perspective-changing trip I have ever experienced,” she said. “THe trip taught me many lessons and facts.

THe overwhelming experience has really helped to shape me and understand the person I want to be.

“After leaving Auschwitz, although I felt devastated with learning about what reality once was for people, I left with a feeling of hope.

If humanity managed to move forward from the most horrendous events like this, we can build a world we want to live in, where people are accepted for who they are.

“We were fortunate to walk into Auschwitz and then be able to walk back out again to our everyday lives. However, millions weren’t.”

THe trip was based around learning more about, and visit the sites of the second world war concentration camps. It also involved attending an orientation session and debrief session, both in London.

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Book a visit to the past with these good reads Town has been the subject of many reference volumes as well as novels

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DO you know how many books have been written either on the history of our area or stories based on the area?

My incomplete list totals over 70 publications, dating back to the original 1807 Guide by WD Davis. Many of the publications are now sadly out of print but are still available within the library service, either in the reference or lending sections.

How many people are aware of the History of Pagham, written by Lindsey Fleming? THis three-volume publication was published in 1949 and is a definitive book delving into aspects of our history back to the 680AD and crosses the area from Pagham to Elmer.

It contains invaluable information in a very detailed manner, which can form the basis for more recent information and is also very useful for family historians.

THe earliest publication I have is A Fortnight in September, written by RC Sherriff in 1931, which tells the story of a family coming to Bognor Regis for a fortnight's holiday. It is a superb book and provides a delightful insight into the original seaside, bucket and spade holiday.

Gerard Young, of course, was a most prolific writer about our area with his very popular books based around the Flansham area and his work culminated in the History of Bognor Regis, which was published in 1983.

Gerard is very well known for his local history publications, on which many more recently produced articles are based, or certainly we can use them as a base on which to build the more recent information.

While I was endeavouring to record the publication dates for many publications, it was interesting to find that so many books have been published without a publication date – all historians should know better, for the benefit of future researchers.

In the early days of the Bognor Regis Local History Society, one of the members, Charles Butler, contributed publications which contained detailed sketches while other members produced a wide range of interesting publications on specific aspects of the town including schools and traders.

Local companies and organisations have also produced booklets such as the History of Staffurth and Bray solicitors, Middleton Sports Club, Bognor Regis THeatre Club and the bowls club.

During the three-year Festival of Local History, our aim was to encourage everyone to collate and produce their history and thus these types of books are vital for research. I regularly receive emails about smaller aspects of our history, who lived where, what was there then, and it is very important for these things to be recorded or they will be lost forever. One gentleman I met had produced a history of his house for the next owners – I envied them.

THere is the Felpham and Middleton Local History group, which has produced some really interesting books - Felpham by the Sea, Walk around Middleton and Elmer and the Incoming Tide. THere are other people who have concentrated on certain areas of their own interest, such as Gone to Blazes, telling of the history of the fire service by Steve Jordan. Another was Gwen

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A Fortnight in September is a superb book and provides a delightful insight into the original seaside holiday

Stabler who continued her own particular interest of the Aldwick and Craigweil areas.

Mr and Mrs Gowler, who were members of the local history society, have carried out the most detailed and informative research on early traders, professions, trades, traders and the gentility of Glamis Street and finally Lyon Street and William Street. THese books are not the most visually interesting, as they contain a great amount of information, detail, and statistics etc. However, they fill a much- needed gap for many of us (me included).

For the size of our population, it is interesting to see how many historical books are photographic views, of the ‘Now and THen’ type of publications.

Photographic images are always welcome.

One of the first who produced this type of 'how we lived then’ publication was James Cartland. Others have been compiled by Robert Harmer, Vanessa Mills and the late Sylvia Olliver. THere was also the publication of the history of Nyewood School, produced

by Roger Wardale, and also South Bersted School, which was recorded by Ron Iden, who also compiled his Historical Gazetteer of the Street Names of Bognor Regis.

On a totally different theme, there is Cliff Mewett's publication on Bognor’s Great War, Roll of Honour.

Interestingly, as I visit various women’s institutes, I discover how the organisation is helping with the retention of information.

THe Aldwick group produced a copy of its early minutes which cover the war years, and then the district WI produced

f One of the photographic history books of the town

a photographic record of memories and personal images from their members and other interested people.

Even our railway has been well covered, with THe Bognor Branch Line by S. Jordan and also the Middleton Press series about the development of the line into and around Bognor Regis. Airfields have been covered by M.H. Goodall, with THe Norman THompson Airfield and my book, It Started with a Map, about the Bognor Advanced Landing Ground, north of the town.

I have not even attempted to list the excellent novels that have been written, such as Shripney Lady, and Sovereign’s Key, by Rosalind Laker, through to the book

by Beryl Kingston entitled THe Gates of Paradise, about William Blake.

We are blessed so many people think we have an interesting backdrop for any novels or publication. Over more recent years there have been more novels written based around the area including Graham J. Minett’s book Lie in Wait, and very recently, Philippa Gregory’s historical book Tidelands, based on Pagham.

I am sure that I will have omitted a writer or publication of which you are particularly interested or involved with, but this is only my collection and I would welcome any information or other publications to build a record of as many books as possible that have been published about our area.

Many will be celebrated later in the year, but more of that nearer the time. I will be delving into these and other publications during the coming year in my future articles.

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Chi were 3-0 victors over VCD at Oakwood on the first Tuesday of the year.

THe two sides meet again at Oaklands Park with Chichester sitting 15th in the table and VCD five points ahead in eighth place.

VCD, however, have played four matches more as City continue to play catch-up after their FA Cup adventure earlier in the campaign.

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"However, they need to learn a little bit quicker and understand how to see games out a bit better.

"It is just down to gamemanagement.

"THey just have to see matches out with a little bit more maturity.

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Hot Todd and the Kidd grab Mixed Pairs glory "Some of the things they are doing they would have got away with last year but, now they are playing against more ruthless opposition, they cannot get away with the same mistakes that they are making."

Lloyd Rowlatt put Chi ahead after Iordache Gicu's cross from the right came to him in the 38th minute and he placed his shot past keeper Daniel Eason.

Keeper Eason had already palmed a Ryan Davidson header on to the bar by that point after Chi dominated the first-half chances.

Chi also had a couple of efforts hacked off the line but their inability to make their chances count cost them.

Aaron Millbank grabbed the Kent side's leveller after 82 minutes when his angled strike took a big deflection to sail over

goalkeeper Steve Mowthorpe into the far corner.

Davidson was sent off in the 90th minute for a reckless tackle in midfield.

Chichester were indebted to keeper Mowthorpe for securing a point after his late one-on-one save denied substitute Marcus Elliott when he was clean through.

Davidson is suspended for VCD's visit tomorrow.

Chichester are home again on Tuesday when East Grinstead Town visit Oaklands.

THe Wasps are bottom of the table but recently changed managers with Leigh Dynan taking charge after Matt Longhurst's departure.

Dynan has made a swarm of signings at East Court to bolster the squad as they bid to scramble their way to safety.

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TRISH KIDD and Ben Todd claimed the 'Sandy Carter' Mixed Pairs knockout title.

THe new year saw a big turnout of 64 players – just four short of the record set six years ago – compete in the Bognor Friday Night Benevolent League competition at the Newtown Social Club.

Round one saw 180s from Karl Wingate (Lamb Nomads) and Richard Pennells (Richmond Resurrected), but only Pennells would get through to round two.

THe first semi-final pitched Pennells and his partner, Tracey King, against Summer League Mixed Pairs champions Hayley and Tony Phillips (Hunston Hares).

Despite Pennells having hit his second 180 in the previous round, Phillips was also on form after having hit a 156 out-shot during the night, and his scoring was enough to help get them reach the final.

THe second semi-final pitched the reigning champions, Rachel and

Adam Hall (Aldingbourne Mavericks), against Kidd and Todd (Railway Sleepers) but it did not go well for the defenders of the crown and they lost 2-0 to crash out.

THe first leg of the final saw a ton and 140 each from Tony Phillips and Kidd, but it was Todd who hit the double first.

Leg 2 saw Tony Phillips hit the only ton and the double to take the match to 1-1.

Leg 3 saw a ton from Hayley Phillips and a 140 from Tony Phillips, but they missed their doubles, giving Kidd a shot at double top for a 120 out-shot, and eventually Todd took the leg.

Leg 4 saw the bigger scores from the Phillips duo but Tony missed double top for a 113 out-shot. Todd hit 137 straight after to leave a finish for Kidd, and she got the chance, needing all three darts, but she hit the finish, taking the leg and the match 3-1, and the 'Sandy Carter' Mixed Pairs title in the process.

Full results available on www.bognor-darts.co.uk

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Pagham win dedicated to Kew NEW signing Callum Chalmers got a double as Pagham gave their relegation fight a boost with a 3-1 win over Alfold.

Jordan Clark gave the Lions a 31st-minute lead and Chalmers - who joined from Arundel - struck in the 56th minute and then added a second eight minutes later.

Tom Bold replied with a long-range freekick.

Lions boss Kerry Hardwell dedicated the win to former manager and club legend Dave Kew, who died recently.

Hardwell said: "THree points with a performance to match was what we asked of the boys against Alfold and they certainly gave us that.

"It’s a platform for us to build on moving forward.

"We will enjoy the win and be back on the training pitch this week continuing to try and improve throughout."

He added: "It was great to see new signing Callum Chalmers hit the ground running with two goals.

"I’d like to dedicate the three points to the late Dave Kew and family who sadly lost his life last week. As a Pagham boy myself, I know he falls under the bracket as a club

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legend. " A minute's silence was held before the game in memory of the manager who guided the side to league and cup successes in the late eighties.

A celebration of Dave's life is being held at the club on Saturday, February 15, from

1pm, ahead of the Peacehaven match.

Lions signed Kieron Playle-Howard, from Wick, and Alfie Bunker, from Midhurst and Easebourne, in midweek.

THird-from-bottom Pagham go to Crawley Down Gatwick tomorrow (3pm KO). Down are seventh in the SCFL premier division.

f Callum Chambers nets | Pic: R Smith

Sportinbrief  Football SELSEY will be without Max Davies and Joe Bennett today when they go to Worthing United (3pm KO).

THe duo were sent off in last Saturday's 2-1 loss to AFC Varndeanians in which Ryan Morey scored a 51st-minute leveller after going down to nine men.

Joe Keehan got the 19thminute opener and hit the visitors' 74th-minute winner .

Boss Daren Pearce is disappointed to lose two of his young regulars and admits they are still learning, like many of his side.

Davies reacted to a decision after Bennett was dismissed for a tackle after he tried to win the ball back.

Pearce said: "We know we have to keep quiet with officials but sometimes emotions boil over.

"Both lads have apologised and we have accepted that.

"THey are good lads but sometimes in the heat of the moment these things do happen and we have to learn from it and try not to let our emotions get the better of us.

"THey are young, just 18 years old and still learning, so I am not going to go overboard on two lads who are playing week in, week out.

"It was a harsh red for Joe but, with the letter of the law now, every referee is under so much scrutiny."

He added: "We are going all right again, we are holding our own with a very young side and all still learning."

Selsey's midweek trip to Billingshurst in SCFL division one was postponed.

Bosham are at home to TD Shipley tomorrow in division two (2pm KO).

Bosham lost 1-0 last Saturday to Worthing Town after Andy Brown had a penalty saved.

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Sportinbrief  Athletics KARI MACK was first female home in the Dark Moors 10-miler.

Bognor Regis Tone Zone Runners’ Mack started at 6.30pm on Saturday, January 11, in the night race around the Moors Valley Country Park.

Racing in the dark makes it extra challenging for the runners, especially when off-road in the mud, wind and rain.

Mack had obviously been eating her carrots over Christmas as she stormed through to finish as the first female in one hour nine minutes.

At the Swanage 10k were David Bone, birthday boy Lee Hayward and Alan Haskell.

THe hilly course, mixed with the winds, made it tough for a personal best.

Nonetheless, in Bone’s first race for the club, he finished in a respectable time of 41mins 19secs. Hayward put the cherry on his birthday with a PB in 56.16.

Haskell rounded off some solid times in Swanage with a 1:03.

Dark Moors 10 Mile (11.01.20) - Kari Mack 1:09.29 1st female. Swanage 10k (12.01.20) - David Bone 41.19; Lee Hayward 56.16 PB; Alan Haskell 1.03.44.

 Rugby SKIPPER Josh Burgess says Bognor must improve ahead of their next game.

THe warning came despite their 5434 at Ellingham and Ringwood in Hampshire Premier.

Bognor are fourth in the table after a tenth win of the campaign.

But they have a blank Saturday in the league tomorrow before they host Millbrook at Hampshire Avenue the following weekend.

Burgess was disappointed Bognor did not keep up the momentum which saw them power ahead in the first 40 minutes.

Paddy Burnett (three), Lee Balchin (two) Shane Stevens, Freddie Burgess and Jeremy Newton got the tries.

Newton also slotted over the rest of the points off the tee.

Josh Burgess said: “We got off to a great start.

“We scored with some great link-up play in the wide channels while our scrums and lineouts were strong.

“But in the second half we fell asleep and let Ellingham get back into the game.

“We were not happy with our performance in the second half and there is a lot of work to do before our next game.”

Friday, January 17, 2020

Bognor work like trojans at festival BOGNOR RFC Colts Academy took on the might of Havant and Trojans Colts in a festival of rugby and returned with a draw and defeat.

Bognor played Havant first and a powerful start from the hosts saw them score out wide.

Bognor reacted with Jack Trenham regaining the ball at the restart. Mathew Norrell and Benjamin Barker ran hard to get over the gain line. Half backs Alfie Spurle and Woody Gilbert-Jones moved the ball wide to James Billingham, who dummied and crashed over.

Bognor’s set-piece was put under huge pressure and an inability to clear their lines saw Havant’s backs run a well-drilled move which saw their fullback score out wide.

Hooker Ethan Teasdale organised his lineout with Owen THomas ruling the airways.

Charlie Weller ran a hard line and George Orchard took it on before Harry Smith secured possession and Teasdale crashed over.

Bognor attacked from the kick off led by a typical dummy and sprint from Jamie Foote and Owen Henton support. Bognor camped on Havant’s line for five minutes but just could not score in a 10-10 draw.

An explosive start against Trojans saw centre Tyrone Masaki wriggle free and scorch

in under the posts from half way.

Bognor matched Trojans upfront with Charlie Jays and Ben Brandon competing at the breakdown. Trojans had more possession but the three-and-a-half sets of twins – Oscar and Harvey Henson, Stanley and Arthur Wright, Sam and Jacob Towler and Ben Tilley all defended as if their lives depended on it.

Mac Davis had a solid debut on the wing and Josh Galea ran hard all game.

Pressure told and despite a try-saving tackle from fullback Dylan Collier, Trojans found a way through the green wall to score.

With time running out, Bognor ran from deep but a Trojans centre intercepted to score with the last play of the game for a 10-5 win.

THis week, Bognor Greens travel to Uckfield for Sussex Cup second round.

Squad: Jack Trenham, Josh Galea, Sam Towler, Ethan Teadsale, Charlie Weller, Matthew Norrell, Owen THomas, Harvey Henson, Oscar Henson, Ben Barker, Jamie Foote, George Orchard, Ben Brandon, Charlie Jays, Stanley Wright, Jacob Towler, Alfie Spurle, Ollie Page, Edward Gilbert-Jones, Tyrone Masaki, James Billingham, Harry Smith, Owen Henton, Dylan Collier, Mac Davis, Ben Tilley.

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Chichester leave it late before they make it three of a kind with victory CHICHESTER made it a hat-trick of wins for the first time in 11 months with a 23-22 victory over London Cornish.

Having secured their first away win of the season the previous week, with a late Tom Blewitt penalty, there was much optimism among the Chichester faithful that the team could secure three consecutive wins.

Blues made five changes to the side that beat KCS. Zac Conoly and Nick Blount came into the pack, Josh Goodwin and Matt McLagan returned in the backs and Shaun Baker was on the bench.

Chichester, playing down the slope, conceded a penalty inside three minutes but it fell short.

Five minutes later Tom Blewitt stroked home a penalty for the first score of the game.

Cornish turned up the wick and spent the next 12 minutes probing Chi's defence. Chichester conceded a number of penalties but held out.

A try-saving tackle by Ben Deavall and a couple of wayward final passes delayed Cornish opening their account. Finally, Blues were caught offside and the visitors levelled with a 21st-minute penalty.

Two minutes later Cornish stole the ball at a

lineout and scored an unconverted try through the right winger. Another Blewitt penalty on 26 minutes made it 6-8. From the restart, Cornish's outside centre outstripped the Blues’ defence to go over for a converted try.

Blues mounted their first sustained attack which resulted in a yellow card for the visitors but, despite the man advantage, Chichester could not breach the well organised Cornish defence.

THe visitors started the second half strongly but against the run of play a Chichester break on 51 minutes was stopped illegally and the referee produced another yellow card. Once again Blewitt slotted the penalty to reduce the deficit (9-15).

Four minutes later Blues lost a man to the sin bin.

Cornish kicked for touch and from the lineout drove over for their third try, which was converted.

THis seemed to spur Chichester on and put the visitors under sustained pressure.

Great work from Joe Woods, Zac Conoly and Martin O’Callaghan saw Blues cross the line twice only for the ball to be held up.

THe visitors lost another player to the sin bin on 73

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minutes. THe Chi pack crossed the line for a third time and Ben Polhill touched down. Blewitt converted to close the gap to 22-16 to Cornish with five minutes left.

In a dramatic finale, prop Conoly won a Blues lineout and his pass found Woods in space. He made 15 metres before passing to Harry Seaman, whose offload found Tyrese Makasi on the touchline. THe young hooker beat two defenders to touch down in Vultures Corner. Blewitt converted a difficult kick to put Chi 23-22 up with two minutes left to play.

Despite a couple of heart-stopping moments, Chichester closed the match out for their ninth victory of the season and four points.

Man of the match was Martin O’Callaghan for an excellent performance as stand-in No.8.

Chichester are in Kent against Westcombe Park (2pm KO) tomorrow. THe coach leaves Oaklands Park at 10.30am for any supporters wishing to travel with the team.

Chichester: Deavall, Makasi, Woods, Conoly, Blount, Polhill, Wallace (C), O’Callaghan, Goodwin, Davies, McLagan, Seaman, Blewitt, Rowland, C. Norton, Drayson, Spriggs, Baker.

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It's a must-win for Rocks says manager Jack

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JACK PEARCE admits tomorrow's home clash with high-flying Folkestone Invicta is a must-win for both sides.

THe Bognor manager is not downplaying the significance of the Nyewood Lane showdown for two sides with promotion aspirations from BetVictor Premier.

Rocks reignited their playoff hopes with a 2-1 win at Leatherhead last weekend, while Folkestone were knocked off the top of the table after they drew 1-1 at home to Haringey Borough and closest rivals Worthing mashed up Merstham 6-1 at Woodside Road.

Rocks and Folkestone had been due to meet in Kent on Tuesday night in the Velocity Trophy (League Cup) but that was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

Invicta have slipped two points behind Worthing, while Rocks are in tenth but just six points from the last play-off place.

Pearce said: "It is obviously a big game for us.

"It is one of those games where it is vital for both clubs.

"If we want to stay in contact with the play-offs, then we need three points.

"If they want to continue being up the league, then they need the three points.

"I am sure it will be an entertaining game for those who attend."

Last Saturday's win at the Tanners was a timely boost after back-to-back defeats.

Rocks handed a debut to Matt Casey, who has joined the club on a youth loan from Portsmouth for a month.

THe 6ft 6in defender impressed on his opening appearance, having not even trained with his team-mates before being thrown straight in.

Pearce said: "He played very well in his first game and we shall have another look at him tomorrow and see where we go from there.

"He's 6ft 6in but sometimes the tallest players are not the best headers of the ball. Sometimes the tallest people are much better on the ground than what people give them credit for.

"To be fair to him, he is very accomplished on the floor but he can also head the ball, so he's been beneficial already.

"If we can build on that performance, that would be good."

Ashton Leigh remains on the injury list while there are unlikely to be any more new arrivals.

THe Velocity Trophy game with Folkestone has been rearranged for next Tuesday.

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Blake salutes battling Bognor By: Jordan Evans sport@sussexpost.co.uk ROBBIE BLAKE praised his players after a hard-fought 2-1 win away at play-off pushing Leatherhead on Saturday.

A week after losing 2-1 at home to Margate in stoppage time, the Rocks turned the tables to sink their hosts late on and record a first win in three matches.

THe Tanners had the better form with four wins in their last six games compared to the Rocks' three in the same period.

Leatherhead should have taken the lead inside the first five minutes when Travis Gregory’s corner was nodded over by Melford Simpson.

Rocks responded with a swift counter but Dan Smith's shot was straight at Tanners keeper Zaki Oualah.

THe Rocks took the lead after 11 minutes from another quick counter-attack when Doug Tuck found Bradley Lethbridge unmarked at the back post and he neatly cut inside and finished low into the bottom left corner past the despairing Oualah.

THe Tanners had another chance to equalise when Gregory’s cross found Simpson but his header just went over the crossbar on 14 minutes.

THe Rocks thought they had doubled their lead on 20 minutes when Mason Walsh picked out top scorer Smith to head in despite the best efforts by Oualah but the linesman

spoiled the celebrations as he indicated Walsh was offside.

THe Tanners equalised when top scorer Charlie Hester-Cook capitalised on the Rocks failing to clear and he fired low beyond keeper Amadou Tangara.

THe hosts had chances to take all three points but failed to beat keeper Tangara with efforts from Will Seager, Zac Robinson and Craig McGee all at the keeper or wide.

Bognor grabbed the win when on-loan Portsmouth defender Harry Kavanagh’s cross found Tommy Leigh and he nodded in at the far post to send the 112 Bognor fans into delirium.

Coach Blake said: "It's nice to be on the winning end of the scoreline. I am really pleased because the lads worked so hard.

"THey showed great effort and determination, stuck at it, and we got the winner in the end."

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by Liam Goodley

IT IS a big game tomorrow at home against Folkestone and both sides need the win.

With Worthing doing so well, Folkestone really need to win it to stay at the top. We, of course, need victory to break our way into those play-off positions, so there is a lot at stake.

We go into the game after the late drama at Leatherhead.

We got the winning goal right at the end, which was really nice, especially after the Margate loss the week before.

It looked like it would be a draw - and they might even have beaten us - but we got the win in the end with a header from Tommy Leigh.

Some people said they did not think he had a great game but I think he is a real find for us. He and his brother are a good pairing when they are on the pitch together, so it will be good to see Ashton fit again.

It was also a great cross from Harry Kavanagh, who has been a really good loan signing for Rocks from Pompey.

He gets the crosses in as he likes to get forward.

Mason Walsh came off at half-time, which was a concern, but I hope that was just a knock and not another injury.

It was a good match. It was very lively in the first half, died down in the second but then picked up again. Both teams really wanted to win it and we got the all-important goal.

It was a crucial win as it was a double over Leatherhead, too.

THere are still quite a few matches to go and points to be won to get us in a play-off position.

I am still optimistic but there is work to do.

It was a good following from the Rocks fans. And they enjoyed it behind the goal after the winner.

I was also going to Folkestone on Tuesday evening for the Velocity Trophy but that game

was postponed.

It does not help our momentum after coming off a win at Leatherhead to have a match called off.

But at least it does give the team a rest for such a big game.

It may be a blessing in disguise as it means there is no risk of picking up any more injuries.

Injuries can throw you off when you are preparing for such an important match.

I booked an afternoon off work but found out at 2.30pm it was postponed. I had feared it would be with the weather overnight and the likelihood it would get worse.

It had been rescheduled already and I wonder if it gets called off again whether the clubs would come to some agreement and just scratch it.

It's just the League Cup, which used to be the old AC Delco Cup, which we won once in 1987.

We had not entered it in the past few years because there are so many fixtures.

I am surprised they have not regionalised it so clubs do not have to travel so far.

As it stands, it could be anyone in your division and, apparently, the next round would be Basildon United away.

I don't think we have played them before but that is a long old way if we were to carry on.

I am sure Jack and Robbie will play their strongest team tomorrow as all the focus is on the league now, although we are still in the County Cup, too.

We are still awaiting our opponents in the Senior Cup as we bid to defend our title.

THe match between Burgess Hill and Brighton and Hove Albion was postponed for a third time on Tuesday night.

I expect when that game does get played it will be Brighton who go through and we shall be playing them in the next round.

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