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Town's climate action hots up Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk A NEWLY formed climate change topic team has high hopes for the town.

THe group’s first meeting took place on Wednesday evening as the 20 residents gathered to suggest their short, medium and long term goals to help tackle climate change.

Hosted by Bognor Regis Town Council,

business owners, councillors and concerned townspeople were able to voice their opinions.

Arun District and Bognor Regis Town Councillor Samantha Staniforth, was appointed as chairwoman.

Among a key focus for the first meeting was tree planting and rewilding, particularly when looking at easily obtainable ideas. “Public buy-in is going to be completely crucial to the success or take

up of the ideas that we’ve got,” said Cllr.

Mrs. Inna Erskine Cllr. Steve Goodheart echoed this. He said: “THis is all about getting different individuals in the community on board with something they are passionate about.

“As part of Park vision 2020, we’ve been going round all the different parishes, trying to take them all on board. Every parish we’ve spoken to, they all have their own ideas.

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“THere is a way, we’ve discussed it with the community gardeners and I’ve already discussed it with several councillors here, in regards to how to push it forward.

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A KEY member of the team set up to to regenerate Bognor Regis is standing down.

David Myers has decided not to renew his contract when it finishes at the end of this April after six years as an adviser to the Bognor Regis Regeneration Board.

David has had a long involvement with the board initially representing Bognor Regis Ltd on behalf of the major businesses in the town.

His time has seen major companies like Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and Butlin's invest in the town.

Raof Daud, the board's chairman, said "We are very sorry that David will be leaving the board after six years.

"He has been able to bring his extensive business experience, knowledge and contacts to the board in pursuit of its objective to make Bognor Regis a great place to work, live and enjoy.

"He has been a firm advocate of the public-private (sector) partnership approach which has facilitated and encouraged a conducive environment for investment in Bognor Regis.

"Particular credit should go to David for his success in widening membership of the board, recruiting new members and improving the board's sustainability."

Bognor Regis Regeneration Board was set up in 2007. It brings together

representatives from the key public, private and community stakeholders in the town.

THe board came together recognising that a collective and cohesive approach would generate and secure better outcomes for those who live and work in the town. THe board is independent and is not a part of, or a subsidiary body, of an organisation or agency.

David said: "It has been a privilege to work with the board's partners to move forward important investments in Bognor Regis.

"THese range from the University of Chichester's business school and technology park, Butlin's three hotels and water park, the Oldands Farm and Saltbox employment sites, which have brought new job opportunities, and, of course, the Rolls-Royce Motors' logistics facility."

THe search is on by the board to look for a person to take the place of David.

"THe board is keen to recruit an individual who has had previous leadership experience to this part-time role, to replace David, who will be able to give practical and strategic guidance to the board and has a real interest in the economic and social development of Bognor Regis," added Raof.

"Details are published on the board's website at: bognorregisregenerationboard. com or interested parties can contact: enquiries@ bognorregisregenerationboard.com."

Equipment will enable site to set sail on new play adventure A PIRATE ship climbing unit is to be installed at a Felpham play area as part of improvement works at four sites.

THe climbing frame, a four-person seesaw and surfacing work to improve accessibility at Longbrook are among the work to be carried out by Arun District Council, weather permitting.

At Larksfield in Middleton, a new and improved climbing unit, natural play items and a zip wire will be installed.

THe design for Sproule Close in Ford includes climbing units for both juniors and toddlers and a basket swing.

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refurbishments, also taking place at a Littlehampton site, have been shaped by residents. THe suggestions were among the 137 replies to a consultation

by Arun last year.

Cllr Dan Purchese, the council's cabinet member for neighbourhood services, said: "We received a good level of response from the public with some great suggestions about how these play areas could be enhanced.

"THerefore, we are really pleased that work is due to start on improving these four play areas at key local sites so that we can offer better play facilities for young people across the district."

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By Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk A COUPLE are trying to track down their fellow classmates of ‘38.

John and Pearl Budgen now live in Eastergate, but in 1938 they were two of the first students to attend Westloats Senior School when it opened its doors that September.

“THe funny thing is,” Pearl said, “We were both the same age and at the same school, but we never really mixed. I remember thinking wow, what a funny surname, but that was about it. Other than that, we kept our distance.”

John and Pearl, both 93, both attended the school in Westloats Lane when they were 12, until leaving for work at 14.

THe two of them are now hoping that other local people may remember, or have relatives who remember, going to the school at the same time.

“THe new school opened in 1938. It was a whole new school with the boys on one end, the girls on the other end and the juniors in the middle.

“It was the biggest in the area. Up until then, lots of areas had their own smaller school. We were 12 when we moved.”

Despite being in the same building, the girls and boys never mixed - the boys having only male teachers and the girls

having only female ones.

“THe headmistress at the girl’s school was Miss Kurtis and the headmaster at the boys school was Mr Groves, he lived in Merrion Avenue.

“It was very different to the old school and it was very different to schools today. We had the cane.

“I’ll always remember as the teacher brought the cane down towards on one of the boy's hands, he quickly pulled away, snapped the cane and ran out of the school!”

After leaving school, John became a projectionist at the Odeon cinema in London Road, now the bingo hall.

“We would show a film at the Odeon, then I would run it down to the Picturedrome cinema, they would show it and then bring it back to us again!

"I was a projectionist for four years until I got called up. At that time, Pearl was working on a farm.”

Local historian Sylvia Endacott said: “THere was a general expansion of

LEFTOVERS are to be recycled in the first trial of its kind in the Arun district.

THe pilot scheme for food waste will be introduced later this year in an area yet to be decided by refuse officials.

News of the extension in household recycling was given by Arun District Council's leader, Cllr Dr James Walsh.

He told the council's overview select committee: "THe county council is looking forward to a trial of food waste collection in the Arun district. THey have just set one up in Mid-Sussex."

THe trial would be carried out on one of the regular collection rounds in the Arun district. THe location was still to be decided but it would need to be representative of the district's overall population, he said.

"It has to have a range of properties and residents. We have to make sure it is not skewed by too many homes in multiple occupation etc," said Cllr Walsh. "THat should come in this year.

"THat will inform the next stage which, hopefully, will be to extend it to the whole district."

He said it was important to change households' collections one step at a time but the push to recycle more and more waste was being led by the government.

"THey are pushing every local authority to do that and move in that direction. If that happens, there will still be weekly collections for food waste and smellies, if I can put it like that, and there will continue to be two weekly collections for recyclables."

education in the town around 1936 with a number of feeder schools in Nyewood, South Bersted, Felpham and Pagham.

“At this time, West Sussex County Council resolved that new schools were urgently required in the northern part of the town to cater for the apparent growth in population, which was attributed to the number of people coming to the area following the convalescence of King George V in 1929.

“On September 5, 1938, four schools opened including a primary, infant, girls and boys school. THe president of the Board of Education formally opened them on May 22, 1939."

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Cllr Daniel Purchese, who heads Arun's refuse service, said recycling food waste should improve the district's recycling record.

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THe trial to recycle food waste was revealed when Arun's latest recycling performance was debated by the committee at Tuesday's meeting.

THe recycling rate given to the councillors showed 46.15 per cent of household waste was being recycled, reused and composted in the year to last July - just below the 50 per cent target.

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` Objections to flats UNANIMOUS objections have been made by Bognor Regis councillors to proposed flats on the seafront.

THe planning and licensing committee members said the planned scheme for 2-4 Waterloo Square and the former Beach Restaurant was out of keeping with the historical setting.

THey agreed to submit a series of concerns about the scheme to Arun District Council, which will make the final decision.

Acting committee chairman Cllr Alison Sharples said afterwards it had been an eventful session.

Members of the public and the applicants, B5 Ltd and their architect, had their say on Tuesday before the debate began and prompted another exchange of views.

"We objected on many grounds, including where the design didn't meet local planning policies, the architecture in relation to neighbouring buildings and the heritage of the area.

"Car parking was also a concern with their being 49 flats and only 22 spaces and parking being an issue in that area," she said.

THe committee's formal decision states the proposed flats failed to reflect the Waterloo Square conservation area and the listed buildings within it.

"THe proposed design is well below the quality of design that is required for this important location," its members stated.

"THe development in its present format is likely to cause harm to the conservation area and other nearby heritage assets, principally due to the height/massing of the proposed building."

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Possible fund for town ideas MORE than half a million pounds could be available to help to regenerate Bognor Regis.

THe money is set to be unallocated in Arun District Council's capital budget for the forthcoming financial year.

Council financial services manager Carolyn Martlew told councillors the cash was a potential boost for the project.

She said: "THis leaves an unallocated balance of £610,000 which could be utilised to fund the enhancement of the Bognor Regis seafront/Sunken Garden scheme in Bognor Regis.

"However, this should be viewed against the council's other priorities and the limited funding available for capital enhancements and one off projects."

She also stated Arun was ready to spend more money on saving Pagham from being flooded.

"An additional £50,000 is required for two years for coast protection work at Pagham," she said.

Her statements were noted by Arun's overview select committee on Tuesday without comment.

Also in line for spending from the £1.20million capital budget for high priority projects is £250,000 on Fitzleet multi-storey car park, off Queensway, and £150,000 each for public toilets and car park resurfacing.

In Littlehampton, £200,000 will be spent on the town centre as part of a £3m-plus project.

Ms Martlew outlined the financial challenges which faced the council as

support from the government declined.

THis would mean a potential 2.73 per cent increase - or £4.95 - in council tax for a band D household in the year from April.

THe rise was noted by the committee and was recommended to cabinet members for backing early next month. THe budget will then go to a special meeting of all councillors on February 19.

In spite of the rise, the council will be taking £617,000 from its reserves to balance its books to cut them to about £6.4m. Ms Martlew warned that situation could not continue.

Cllr Paul Dendle (C, Arundel) said the proposed council tax rise was way above the 1.4 per cent consumer prices Index measure of inflation last month.

"How can we justify that when our staff are likely to get a two per cent pay rise?

THey will be poorer just by living in the Arun district," he said.

Cllr Jamie Bennett (LD, Rustington W) said the increase was to counter county council cutbacks in homeless support and recycling credits.

"We are having to increase our precept to cover the county council's actions," he said.

Cllr Paul English (C, Felpham E) said Arun had been 'stuffed' by the county council's decision to tear up its deal to pay recycling credits.

Cllr Hugh Coster (I, Aldwick E), the committee's chairman, said: "I know looking forward it's going to become more difficult to balance the budget.

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MP NICK G look forward In an art Post, the M Littlehampt he believes the EU will h "Last THur f The crowd at the unveiling on Friday of Commo Nigel Evans Queen had the Europ Agreement) through bot A LIFE-SAVING defibrillator has been literally be the difference between life and "THose thr the three-ye installed thanks to community fundraising death. efforts.

"We have had great support from lots ofpeople vote Salon owner Daren Terry led the efforts lovely people and businesses who haveBognor Reg to raise the £2,400 required to provide helped us reach our target and we'd liketwo-thirds essential life-saving support for anyone to thank everyone who has donated soreferendum "It has tak who suffers a cardiac arrest. generously.

Now, thanks to Daren’s fundraising “THe whole campaign has engenderedtonight, the efforts, a new defibrillator was unveiled a great sense of community and IEuropean U on Friday to offer help to potential heart am personally thrilled that we have'implement attack victims in and around Aldwick been able to at least try to make aof the year, our laws, o Road, Bognor Regis. difference."

Daren, who along with his wife and Daren was joined by, among othersthat we pay Lotus Styling co-owner, Kate, raised tens Gabbie Broadhurst from Team David, setbe free to se "I am hu of thousands of pounds over the years up in memory of her son, David Green. through various charity fundraising efforts, Cllr Jim Brooks, the West End Shops andfuture of ou said he was delighted the defibrillator was traders’ organisation, Bognor Regis Lionsbusinesses a and orders now in place.

Club and GB Music also helped.

He said: “Aldwick Road is busier than Mayor Phil Woodall was on hand to helprising. Unem level for mo ever and at Lotus Styling we are proud to with the official unveiling. be at the forefront of somewhat a revival in He said: “It’s really important that wevery low infl the area. have these defibrillators available in public "THere se confidence "We have a sense of public duty almost places. and when you see the vital difference "Hopefully, looking ahead, we can haveglobal outlo having a defibrillator nearby can make. a few more in the town as well. It’s been aour friends “It made perfect sense to try to raise great effort from all concerned and they areother parts o 53 members the money and have one installed. It can to be congratulated."

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

MP NICK GIBB says the UK has a lot to look forward after Brexit.

In an article for the Bognor Regis Post, the MP for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton writes about the impact he believes tonight's historic exit from the EU will have: "Last THursday afternoon in the House on Friday of Commons, the deputy speaker, Nigel Evans MP, announced that the Queen had 'signified her assent' to the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 after it had passed through both houses of Parliament. ween life and "THose three words marked the end of the three-year saga to deliver the Brexit from lots ofpeople voted for in June, 2016. Here, in s who haveBognor Regis and Littlehampton, nearly nd we'd liketwo-thirds of those who voted in the donated soreferendum to leave the EU. "It has taken far too long but, at 11pm engenderedtonight, the UK will finally leave the nity and IEuropean Union. After an 11 month t we have'implementation period' up to the end to make aof the year, we will take back control of our laws, our borders and the money mong othersthat we pay to the EU each year. We will m David, setbe free to set our own course. d Green.

"I am hugely optimistic about the d Shops andfuture of our country. THose who run Regis Lionsbusinesses are telling me that enquiries d. and orders from their customers are hand to helprising. Unemployment is at the lowest level for more than 40 years and we have ant that wevery low inflation. ble in public "THere seems to be a renewed confidence in Britain - an energy and a we can haveglobal outlook that extends not only to ll. It’s been aour friends and allies in Europe but to and they areother parts of the world: to the US, to the 53 members of the Commonwealth with

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its population of 2.4billion people, to South America and to China. THere are no bounds to where British businesses can find opportunities.

"A fortnight ago, London hosted the largest-ever gathering of education ministers from around the world at the Education World Forum conference.

"In conversation after conversation, it was clear how warmly the UK is regarded.

"While our broadcast media is filled with negative stories and a daily diet of bad news, we sometimes forget the good and overlook what our country has achieved and the amazing things our scientists and engineers, businesses from the creative sector to financial services to many others produce every day.

"THat doesn't mean we don't have problems to overcome. Ensuring everyone can benefit from a growing economy; that young people can find a home and get on to the property ladder; that we tackle the searingly unfair inequalities that get in the way of people's aspirations; that globally we rise to the multiple challenges of climate change; and that we continue to find cures to the diseases that cut short too many lives. THere is a great deal to do. And we will get on with it outside the EU but in partnership with our EU allies and nations around the world.

"Tonight, we will demonstrate to the world the strength of our democracy.

THat, however difficult and controversial a decision, the 60million people who make up our wonderful country can debate in peace, reach a conclusion and move on.

"THat's something we can all celebrate as we look ahead to a bright future."

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From page one supportive and looking forward to the development of it because as you’ve said it needs to have a coming together and some sort of vehicle that people can attach themselves to.”

THe group has been formed in response to the declaration of a climate emergency by both Arun District Council and Bognor Regis Town Council.

Another idea high on the group’s agenda was forming a central point for people to come to for information and advice. A representative from EcoChi said that for their Chichester group, having a meeting point was an integral part of their success.

Among the suggested areas for such a point was the rooftop of the Fitzleet car park, as well as the building at the end of York Road that was previously a 4Sight charity shop, and more recently used as part of the Bognor Regis Business Improvement District's Community Forest days.

Cllr Goodheart said: “What this town needs is a community hub where there is opportunity for groups to gather and to use the facilities within that physical hub. To have use of a dwelling that can be used by many community groups, run by a management that would facilitate that for them.

“THe guys helping out aren’t part of a council or committee, they’re doing it because they have passion and they would love to be part of different groups. THey all have a desire to do something but we need somewhere for them to go, to attach themselves to, to go to for info for support.”

Residents are invited to the next Climate Change Topic Team meeting at 6.30pm on February 26 at the Regis Centre.

Aunt reaches new heights in memory of her nephew A WOMAN from Elmer is facing her fears in memory of her nine-year-old nephew.

Sarah Seal has decided to become a Chestnut Fabseiler by facing her fear of heights, taking on a 320ft abseil in memory of her nephew, Fletcher, who passed away in 2017.

With Sarah’s abseil on March 28, her fundraising is well underway. “So many families are up against it every single day, so even doing something little makes a big difference,” she said.

“I’m so grateful for the support of the local community, I have already raised an incredible £500 for Chestnut Tree House”.

Sarah will be joined by other Chestnut Fabseilers to take on the iconic Emirates Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth at the end of March. THey will witness breathtaking views over Portsmouth Harbour and the Solent before descending 320ft. Soaring 555ft above sea level, the national icon is taller than Big Ben, Blackpool Tower and the London Eye. Fletcher is described by his family as a ‘little trooper’ who loved causing chaos on his scooter, listening to music and like many other young boys, playing games on his Xbox.

When Fletcher was six years old, he was diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma, a lifeshortening condition where cancer develops in immature nerve cells.

“He had extreme chemotherapy, radiotherapy, everything. But he didn’t react to it very well and it made him very poorly”, says Sarah. “He then had an 11-hour operation to try and remove some of the tumour on his spine. And the amazing thing?

He never moaned. Not once.”

“He took everything in his stride. He was a tough little cookie, so robust. At that age, you need to think, ‘does he know what his condition means?’, but that made us just carry life on as normal and try to make light of the situation.”

On June 13, 2017, at just nine years old, Fletcher

passed away. THe family were supported by their local children’s hospice, Chestnut Tree House.

THey were able to use the bereavement facilities at the hospice building to spend some special time with Fletcher and say goodbye in their own way.

“Fletcher has taught me to grab life and be kind always. Life is for living. So, that’s why I am facing my fear of heights and will be abseiling down the Spinnaker Tower in a few weeks.”

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

A CHANGE of chairmanship was the main item on the agenda for the town’s twinning association.

THe standard three-year term had come to an end for Heather Perrott, who has been chairman of Bognor Regis Twinning Association three times.

As part of her departing chairman’s report, she said: “Our association continues to be active and innovative, even though our attempts to attract a younger demographic have not so far met with much success.

"THis we have in common with every other twinning association we have contact with and, in fact, most other associations of any kind.

"However, we will continue to plug away at this and put ourselves on the map with young people.

I would like to finish by thanking the committee and some other members for all their work and support this year.

"When many people are willingly helping, the load is that much lighter for everyone.

"THis has been especially true at this year’s social events, the Beaujolais Bistro in particular.

"Finally, though, a dedicated committee is not enough. I said it last

year and I will say it again, this is your twinning association, Bognor Regis, and to keep it going we need your help!"

After outlining the activities and events organised by the association over the past year, she handed over the ‘gavel’ to newly-elected chairman David Roche.

David is a retired solicitor and has been a member of the association for 12 years.

In outlining the events for the coming year at their annual general meeting on Wednesday, David reminded members that this year’s main event would be a visit of members from the two German towns that the association is linked with.

THis includes Weil-am-Rhine, a town to the south that adjoins both the Swiss and French borders and Trebbin, which is close to Berlin.

THanks and tributes were also made to Jimmy Clevett, who has decided to retire from the committee, having been a member for over 30 years. He will continue to be press officer.

Bognor Regis Twinning Association is an independent organisation run by a committee of volunteers elected each year at the Annual General Meeting open to members and the public.

THe Association is self-funding, occasionally assisted by a grant from local Councils.

Police appeal to find wanted man in town A WANTED man being sought by police is known to visit Bognor Regis.

Sussex Police are searching for William Padley, pictured right.

Padley, 47, of no fixed address, is wanted for failing to comply with a court supervision order.

He is white, 6ft tall and with short dark blond hair.

Anyone who sees him, or has information on where he could be, is asked to contact police online: sussex.police.uk or call 101.

New law to help protect puppies A NEW law aimed at cracking down on ‘puppy farms’ is due to come into force this spring.

Lucy’s Law will ban pet shops and commercial dealers from selling puppies and kittens unless they bred the animal themselves. Instead, anyone looking to buy or adopt a puppy or kitten under six months old must deal directly with the breeder or an animal re-homing centre.

Arun District Council plays a key role in the fight to protect animal welfare, and has welcomed the new piece of legislation.

Cllr Matt Stanley, Arun District Council’s cabinet member for technical services, said: “We’re very pleased that we will soon be able to enforce Lucy’s Law which will compel breeders to raise standards or face prosecution.”

Named after Lucy, a Cavalier King Charles spaniel which died after being subjected to terrible conditions on a puppy farm, the new law will require animals to be born and reared in a safe

environment, with their mother, and to be sold from their place of birth.

Many dogs are kept by breeders to produce litters of puppies, which at a few weeks old are taken from their mothers and advertised online or sold in pet shops.

THe council provides licences for certain activities involving animals such as selling pets, breeding dogs for sale, or boarding for cats and dogs.

Each licence holder is inspected and given a score out of five so pet owners or prospective pet owners can be assured of the animal welfare conditions.

A spokesman from the council said: “When considering boarding a cat or dog, or buying a puppy, always ask to see a copy of the trader’s licence or ask for the licence number so you can check with the local council. Never board a cat or dog without asking to see where they will be kept. Never buy a puppy without asking to see it with its mum and checking the conditions they live in.”

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` Town shops thrive MORE than nine out of ten shops in central Bognor Regis are occupied, a survey has shown.

THe latest details of the vibrancy of the area were given to Arun District Council members this week.

THe information by council officer John Edjvet stated: "THe smaller town centre area for which data has been recorded since 2011 is showing 92.5 per cent occupancy, the second best recorded rate."

THe vacancy rate in the wider area covered by the town's business improvement district (BID) was 89.8 per cent last summer."THis is a good improvement across the wider BID area of the town centre from 50 vacant units to 41," he said in a report.

Cllr Dr James Walsh (LD, Beach), the council's leader, said: " "We are making small steps in a positive direction, particularly in Bognor Regis. THe rates are considerably better than any other seaside town in Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex.

THe council applied business rate exemptions to small businesses in its town centres as widely as possible to help them to succeed, he added.

` Body found POLICE were called after the body of a man was found in a park shelter.

THey attended the scene in Marine Park Gardens, Marine Drive West, at 8.42am on Wednesday.

Bognor Regis town councillor Allison Sharples said: “I wish we could do more for these poor people.

I feel sad and angry.”

Police say there were no suspicious circumstances. THe coroner for West Sussex has been informed.

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Plain sailing for club plan

By Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk A BOGNOR REGIS club has been chosen to benefit from a community fund.

THe Bognor Regis Sailing Club has been selected as part of the Co-op Local Community Fund.

Rachael Atfield, commodore at Bognor Regis Sailing Club said: “We are raising funds to make our changing rooms and toilets accessible to all who visit the club.

“We are a very friendly and welcoming family club who provide a lifeline for some of our members and visitors with the social aspect of the club, as well as promoting wellbeing for all ages and abilities through water-based activities.

“Our changing rooms and toilets are in desperate need of an update to make them family-friendly and accessible to all who visit.

"THe funds raised will be going towards this necessary improvement to the club and will be added to the funds that we have raised so far through a Just Giving page and other fundraising.

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be relying on Co-op members. When a member buys selected products or services from the Co-op they earn a five per cent reward for themselves, with a further one per cent for local causes like ours.

Co-op says it is looking to support organisations that make a difference in their local communities by protecting and improving community spaces, helping people reach their full potential by developing their skills, or promoting health and wellbeing.

Rachael said: “At a time when funds for community groups and charitable organisations are becoming more difficult to access, we’re incredibly grateful for this opportunity to make a real difference in Bognor Regis.

“THe Co-op is looking to support organisations that make a difference in their local communities by protecting and improving community spaces, helping people reach their full potential by developing their skills, or promoting health and wellbeing.”

To support Bognor Regis Sailing Club, visit: coop.co.uk/membership.

Terry is the top resident SELFLESS work to improve Aldwick has seen one of its residents named as the best in the community.

Terry Mullings was presented with the community award from Aldwick Parish Council at its annual reception.

THe award was announced by the council's chairman, Cllr Lillian Richardson, to the delight of those present on Friday.

She said: "It is always a pleasure to award this trophy as it signifies recognition of individuals within the parish who have gone the extra mile in contributing to our community.

"Tonight, our recipient has contributed to the community on more than one level and is a really good example of what it is to be part of, and involved in, a community."

She outlined the contributions of Mr Mullings to the area.

THese range from his work on the board of the Save our Ship campaign to his many years of fundraising for the Royal British Legion. Last year alone, £11,000 was raised for its Aldwick branch.

Cllr Richardson added that Mr Mullings also took care of puppies before they became Guide Dogs for the Blind, 'with all the joy and sadness that brings'.

On receiving the award, Mr Mullings said he was blown away by being chosen and that his selection was a complete surprise.

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Fascinating Mystery Warrior exhibition officially opens at the city's museum

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk AN EXHIBITION detailing the secrets of an Iron Age Warrior, who is thought to have been a real-life Asterix resistance fighter, has now opened at THe Novium Museum.

Due to the significance of the artefacts, a team of world class experts has been working with THe Novium in Tower Street, Chichester, to analyse and interpret the finds to tell the story of this incredible individual.

After years of conservation and scientific analysis, the artefacts are on public display for the first time.

THe ‘Mystery Warrior: THe North Bersted Man’ exhibition has been made possible thanks to Berkeley Homes donating the finds, a £50,000 grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and signature sponsorship from Irwin Mitchell.

THe ‘Mystery Warrior’ was discovered 12 years ago by THames Valley Archaeological Services Ltd during archaeological investigations prior to the construction of Berkeley Homes’ Bersted Park.

Arguably the most elaborately equipped Iron Age grave ever found in England, archaeologists believe he may have been a refugee French Gallic fighter who fled Julius Caesar’s Roman army as they swept across continental Europe, around 50BC. THe spectacular finds from the grave will be on display, including a stunning unique openwork head-dress and helmet.

A replica 3D version of the helmet and head-dress topped with horse hair plume has been created to show just how impressive this would have been at the time.

THe museum team has also commissioned a digital heritage specialist, Grant Cox, from ArtasMedia, to create a photo-real visualisation showing an artistic representation of this extraordinary man and his weaponry.

THe striking centrepiece of the exhibition is the display of the Mystery Warrior and his possessions, showing the layout of the grave and the context in which his armour and grave goods were found.

Dr Melanie Giles, a senior lecturer in archaeology at Manchester University, is one of the experts supporting the project.

She said: “THis is a unique find in the British Isles and the wider continent. We don’t have another burial that combines this quality of weaponry and Celtic art with a date that puts it around the time of Caesar’s attempted conquest of Britain.

“We will probably never know his name but from the archaeology, we believe that he may have been a Frenchman who fought with the Gauls against Caesar and fled that conflict – possibly a real-life Asterix – assisting the resistance with his knowledge of strategy and tactics.

"He could also have been a British mercenary from eastern England assisting his allies in France and returning dressed in French-style martial kit like his compatriots, perhaps as a gift for his service.”

THe exhibition includes hands-on activities and a newly commissioned children’s story by author and illustrator Tom Tinn-Disbury.

A mini-documentary on the making of the exhibition will be on show, along with film footage exploring the scientific techniques used to help interpret the Mystery Warrior.

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Cultural Trust are also supporting the exhibition with a range of exhibits, relating to the Iron Age period, from their collections.

THanks to funding provided by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, THe Novium has programmed a range of free activities and events to accompany the exhibition. THe programme includes family days, community days and a lecture series.

James Kenny, Chichester District Council’s archaeologist, has also been supporting the project and was one of the first people to view the grave when it was discovered in North Bersted.

“In more than 30 years of archaeology, this is the most spectacular discovery that I have witnessed," he said.

"What distinguishes this discovery from any other burial in Britain is the breathtaking quality and beauty of the artefacts and the range of his possessions.

"THe warrior had a full suite of weapons, including a stunning sword in a decorated scabbard, a spear and a shield with large bronze boss.

"One of the most spectacular finds within the burial is the head-dress for the helmet. THis is decorated with an exquisitely designed bronze openwork crest – a completely unique discovery.”

THe exhibition opened on Saturday, January 25, at THe Novium, and runs until September 26.

Find out more about the exhibition and accompanying events by visiting: thenovium.org calling 01243 775888 or emailing: thenovium@chichester.gov.uk

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New Blake Building means more opportunities for Felpham pupils

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

STUDENTS and teachers in Felpham will be able to enjoy the latest technology as they celebrate the opening of their new building.

After more than two years of work, Felpham Community College has taken ownership of their new Blake Building, equipped with an array of new devices and equipment.

Teachers and students were joined by governors and Bognor Regis and Littlehampton MP Nick Gibb to celebrate the opening.

“It has been intense and emotional and draining at times, but it has also been amazing,” said headteacher Mark Anstiss. “It’s a fantastic development that we’re delighted to take ownership of.

"Building work started in the summer of 2018. We took ownership in late September, 2019, and moved in in October.

“I want to thank the students who have been great and West Sussex County Council, they were great to support us.

"Our premises manager Bart Van Steenburgen and Phil Rayner from Sunninhill have been amazing and the design is absolutely brilliant. THey were outstanding, particularly their concerns for safety standards, something I obviously feel is very important.”

Mr Gibb said: “I have been visiting this school for over 20 years and seen it change.

“It is important that students should be taught in a high quality environment and that is what you’ve got here at this building.

"We want good schools to expand and this is an example of this. It’s nice to see something real in my own area.

“I want to say congratulations to the whole team, it’s a very tasteful building, in-keeping with the area.”

THe finished three-story Blake Building, named after William Blake, on the eastern edge of the school site, now houses business and vocational studies, music, drama, IT, modern languages and technology, - providing state of the art classrooms and facilities for these subjects.

THe new drama studio includes a top of the range sound and lighting system, including a sound-proofed control booth, and has room for a seated audience of 150.

THere are also three music classrooms equipped with iMacs, six music practice rooms and a fully equipped recording studio.

THe technology classrooms host 3D design, food technology and textiles and have impressive equipment such as a double-deck pizza oven, sublimation printer and laser cutter.

Each classroom within the building has a new interactive whiteboard and the building also houses a large conference room for staff or student meetings.

THese changes come at the perfect time, with Ofsted saying they want schools to

show a wider, more diverse curriculum.

Ken Lloyd, chairman of governors, also attended the opening on Friday. He said: “Governors are required to do a few things, and a couple of them are creating a vision for the school. We all have to be on the same page to make that happen.

“THis building is an example of this all coming together. THanks to the work we put in before hand, when the time came to go and actually build it, we could go quickly.

"THe last thing we worked towards was the curriculum. We wanted to focus on our arts subjects, like art and design and technology.

"THat was in our mission plan, but we were just waiting for the money to come along. And then it did, it all fell into place.

“It’s a fantastic building. It’s been a massive investment of time from people and that has created what we have today.

"Mark held it all together and he did that for us.”

Head student Jasmine Petworth, 17, said she thought the new building was lovely.

“I really like it in here. It’s a nice friendly environment.

“We’ve got all new computers that are a lot quicker. We’ve got newer interactive white boards which some of use like to used in our free time for revision as well.

"It’s nice using them and there’s so much more room for interactive activities.”

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

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

Dear Editor I READ about the issues some of your readers have raised regarding the staff car parking (or lack of) at Durban House, Bognor Regis, now Tesco has withdrawn the use of its car park.

I believe Durban House is where West Sussex County Council's social workers are based.

I would guess they have to make numerous visits on a daily basis to assess vulnerable children and the elderly in their own homes around the

Arun district. THey probably have to use their own cars and claim mileage.

Unfortunately, riding a bike (which one of your readers suggested) would not be an efficient form of transport.# THey would likely only be able to do a couple of visits daily compared to maybe five or six in a car.

THey also have to carry paperwork and, possibly laptops, so it would probably be no good on a bike in the rain!

C. North, Barnham

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Council celebrates shortlist ARUN’S Local Land Charges team has been shortlisted for a national award for excellence.

THe Local Land Charges team at Arun District Council has been shortlisted for four award categories in the 2020 Land Data Local Land Charges awards for excellence.

THe awards celebrate the achievements and successes of English and Welsh local authority local land charges departments, essential in the property buying process, in the past year. Jan Boothroyd, chief executive of land data, which runs the awards, said: “I’d like to thank everyone who has entered or submitted a nomination for an award.

"Once again I am very impressed by the high quality of entries and it’s great

to see the team at Arun featuring once again on the shortlist. Good luck to everyone who’s made it this far!”

THe team feature in the top 10 local authorities shortlisted for the customer satisfaction award category, the best performing National Land Information Service (level 3) local land charges department, the local authority team of the year and the best customer experience award.

After weeks of deliberation involving judges from HM Land Registry, the Law Society, the Coal Authority, the Local Land Charges Institute, the National Land Information Service and Land Data, the shortlist is now finalised.

A total of 54 local authorities feature on the shortlist for eight award categories.

Cllr Matt Stanley, district council

cabinet member for technical services, said: “Arun District Council has won the customer satisfaction award for the past three years as well as being highly commended in the 2016 and 2017 best customer experience category.

“Votes for the customer satisfaction award are made by solicitors and licensed conveyancers who nominate local authorities based on high levels of customer service -quality, efficiency, reliability and value for money are all part of the voting criteria.

“THeir confidence in our team is real testament to the hard work and high levels of service they provide.”

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Hospital chefs gain 'ap-Prue-al' for tasty treats cooked up in new kitchen

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk STAFF at the city's hospital showed the health secretary and a TV chef their recipe for success in their new kitchen.

Matt Hancock MP for West Suffolk and Secretary of State for Health and Social Care was joined by Great British Bake Off judge, Prue Leith, to officially open the improved facilities at St Richard's Hospital.

Mr Hancock said: "THe people of Chichester should be incredibly proud of the hospital that they have, it’s one of the best in the country.

"I’ve come here with Prue Leith to look at what good looks like when it comes to hospital food and we’ve opened the new kitchen, a £3m investment.

"What you can tell is that all of the staff care about getting the best possible care for patients, including the food.

"Food is so important to recovery, for nutrition, of course, but also morale.

If you’re stuck in hospital, then one of the few things you look forward to is the food so I want to improve it right across the country.

"I’d love to see the quality provided here as the norm across the country.

"Very soon we’re going to come forward with proposals on how every hospital in the country can have the very best food they can."

THe visit was part of a drive to improve the reputation of hospital food all across the country and last year the hospital in Spitalfield Lane was under

scrutiny when a patient died following an outbreak of listeria.

Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust confirmed that the patient, was diagnosed with a listeria infection believed to have come from a pre-packed chicken sandwich provided by the Good Food Chain company.

At the visit yesterday lunchtime, Prue and Mr Hancock were joined by Chichester MP, Gillian Keegan, who is a former governor at the hospital.

She said: "It’s absolutely fabulous to have the secretary of state for health here, looking at the brilliant new kitchen that's not been long opened.

"THey've completely revolutionised food (which they provide) and, really, their patient first programme is constantly improving.

"One of the things they’d been getting complaints about was the food and they’ve taken on the challenge and got what’s probably the best kitchen in the whole of the NHS. "I’ve just been round the kitchen and the patients and the range, the menu, everyone is absolutely delighted.

"It’s amazing what they’ve done but not surprising. THat’s why they are outstanding because they're continually improving and continually focusing on the patient first. " THe patient menu consists of a range of snacks, main dishes and salads - as well as a variety of sandwiches, jacket potatoes and soups, and desserts of course.

Mr Hancock also used his visit to

thank the staff at the hospital for their hard work.

Marianne Griffiths, the trust's chief executive, said: "Food is so important to our patients for many reasons.

"Many of you will know if you’ve been in a hospital for more than a day that your whole routine is calibrated around your breakfast, lunch and dinner time.

Everything around that becomes really sacred.

"It’s about nutrition and variety and joy that you need to give through food, particularly when people aren’t well.

"I think the development of this incredible menu, which again has been very patient led and focused, has been incredible."

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Staffing fears A LACK of qualified and experienced mental health staff could leave West Sussex County Council unable to meet increasing demands for assessments.

THe news was shared at an audit meeting, where members were told the issue had been added to the council’s corporate risk register.

THe register, which helps officers keep track of and deal with problems that may occur, said the lack of staff could lead to an increased risk of death or serious injury among those needing help, and could leave the council open to legal action.

Cllr Joy Dennis said the mental health figures ‘took her by surprise’ and asked why they had suddenly been identified as a high risk.

She added: "We’ve all been aware of the fact that mental health is an issue in terms of the increasing numbers of adults and children referred."

While no full answer was given at the meeting, a council spokesman later said: "Over the past ten years, the number of Mental Health Act assessments has

increased nationally by 47 per cent and this has had a significant impact on all adult mental health services and individual approved mental health professionals.

"Locally, we have produced an action plan to increase the number of professionals in West Sussex. THat plan includes training current staff and recruiting qualified ones.

"We are committed to supporting people who need mental health support."

Another new risk added to the register was that of corporate leadership, governance and culture.

THe meeting was told this had been added off the back of the recent report into children’s services, which was highly critical of leadership at County Hall.

Since then, Cllr Paul Marshall has taken over as leader from Louise Goldsmith, while Nathan Elvery has left, with Becky Shaw appointed joint chief executive for East and West Sussex county councils.

Report by Karen Dunn, local democracy reporter

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Table licences TRADERS are being asked what they think of new proposals for the licensing of tables and chairs on the pavement outside their businesses.

Following feedback on the current flat fee of £520, a consultation on slidingscale proposals, with charges dependent on the number of covers, went live on Monday.

Cllr Roger Elkins, cabinet member for highways and infrastructure, said: "We have listened to people’s comments about the current flat fee. Most suggested that a sliding-scale approach would be preferable so smaller establishments would pay less, compared to businesses which want to place a larger number of covers on the pavement.

"We now propose a one-off, £150 initial application fee. THen the proposed charge would be £20 per cover (a cover is usually a single chair) per annum, which equates to just over 5p per day,

per cover."

THe sliding scale encourages businesses with a larger number of covers to carefully consider how many covers they are likely to fill on a regular basis - or face paying a premium for empty chairs, which can obscure nearby smaller premises, obstruct the highway and provide an unnecessary obstacle for the visually impaired.

Highway officers carry out regular inspections to ensure the pavement is not unreasonably obstructed and remains safe for the public due to the increased wear caused by the movement of tables and chairs on the footway.

THe licence fee helps to cover the cost of staff time, administration and other associated costs.

THe consultation runs until February 24 and traders can visit the online consultation page at: westsussex.gov.uk/ tablesandchairs2020

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` Moonlight Walk ST WILFRID’S Hospice Moonlight Walk through Chichester returns for its 12th year on Saturday, May 2.

It can be a walk to remember a loved one, a walk for fun with family and friends or a walk just to show you care.

Starting at Westgate Leisure Centre, you can take a five or ten mile route which includes the specially lit Bishops Palace Gardens.

St Wilfrid’s chief executive Alison Moorey said: “Every year, the staff go the ‘extra smile’ to help terminally ill people to get the most out of life for as long as possible. On the Moonlight Walk, we encourage you all to go an extra five miles by participating in our sponsored walk."

Individual fundraisers will again have the opportunity to earn 'super star walker’ status and receive a special hoodie if they can raise over £220 each.

It’s hoped the funds raised from this year’s walk will surpass £100,000 as it has the last two years running, as every penny counts towards delivering compassionate end of life care in the community.

THe early bird price of £16 per adult and £13 per child (10-17yearolds) is available now by registering at: stwh.co.uk/moonlightwalk or by calling 01243 755827.

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Screenwriter due to visit city's uni A SCREENWRITER for new James Bond film No Time To Die is coming to Chichester University next month to talk about his career.

Robert Wade, who has co-written seven Bond films featuring actors Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig, will be speaking at the public lecture on Tuesday, February 11.

His catalogue of other films includes the 2003 Bond spoof, Johnny English, as well as action-adventure hits Let Him Have it (1991) and Plunkett & Macleane (1999).

THe event, which is open to all, is organised by the university’s creative and digital technologies department, which frequently invites famous figures from TV and film to give public talks and masterclasses to students.

Senior lecturer Dr Adam Locks said: “It’s is an enormous privilege to welcome Robert to our university, particularly as we’re just weeks away from the premiere of No Time To Die. “Robert and his long-time writing

partner, Neal Purvis, have been credited as taking Bond out of the 20th century and reinventing him for the 21st.

"THey first wrote for Pierce Brosnan as the gentleman spy and have continued to write for all of Daniel Craig’s films.

“It was on the strength of Plunkett & Macleane that Bond producers offered them the opportunity to write THe World is Not Enough, which became the highest grossing entry in the series up until that time.”

THe public lecture with Mr Wade is being held from 5.45pm at the university’s mitre lecture theatre at its Bishop Otter campus in Chichester, PO19 6PE. Tickets are free but should be booked in advance by contacting administrator Tracy May at: t.may@ chi.ac.uk For more information about the university’s creative and digital technologies department, go to: cdt. co.uk

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By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk FIREFIGHTERS are reminding householders of some simple safety steps when using electrical appliances such as tumble dryers and washing machines.

It follows two incidents in two days. In the first incident firefighters were called after a pile of folded washing caught fire after being tumble-dried over the weekend.

A crew from Bognor Regis Fire Station was alerted at 1.56am on Saturday to reports of a fire in Lion Road, Pagham.

Upon arrival, firefighters found the home was heavily smoke-logged, but thanks to a smoke alarm, the three

occupants had been alerted and had been able to escape from the property.

THe fire started after the home owner had washed and tumble-dried some towels earlier on in the evening.

THese were then stacked and put in a hessian-type bag in the hallway. But in the early hours of the morning, the towels, which had self-heated, began to smoke and caught fire.

In the second incident, at 4.10pm on Sunday, firefighters were called to a washing machine fire at a first-floor flat in Imperial Mews. Two appliances from Crawley and a Surrey Fire and Rescue Service crew from Salfords were mobilised.

Simon Foster, West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service’s performance risk and

improvement team group manager, said: “At this time of year, people are using their tumble dryers far more than at other times of the year.

“When taking clothes out of the tumble dryer, make sure you wait for laundry to cool down before putting it away.

"Oil residue and oxygenating chemicals from stain-removing detergents can create a chemical reaction causing items like tea towels to self-heat, smoulder and could catch fire.

“Once clothes have cooled down, make sure you store them in a well-ventilated area.”

You can find out more about home fire safety by visiting the West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service website.

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` Begging couple POLICE have told shoppers to report incidents of begging outside Bognor Regis shops.

A police spokesman said they had become aware of a man and a woman begging together in the car parks at Sainsbury, Tesco and Marks & Spencer.

"We would urge you not to give them money and report any incidents of begging to either us or Arun District Council.

"Details of how to donate to local charities supporting rough sleepers can be found at: arun.gov. uk/donate," the spokesman added.

` Houses proposal OUTLINE plans for six houses in Pagham have been submitted for Arun District Council to decide.

Basing Partners has applied for planning permission to build the properties on land next to Sefter School House in Sefter Road.

THe scheme comprises four semidetached three-bed houses and two detached four-bed houses.

` Doorstep traders REPORTS of doorstep traders operating across Bognor Regis have been reported to police.

A Sussex Police spokesman said householders should tell the callers to leave if they were unhappy with them.

"While some doorstep traders are genuine, doorstep criminals will use any excuse to enter your home to steal, or charge inflated prices for 'repairs'," he said.

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

A NEW national competition welcomed pupils from across the country to a school in Bognor Regis.

Schoolsworks, the south coast based multi-academy trust, held its first trust-wide maths competition on January 15.

Harry, from the winning team at Rose Green Juniors, said: "It was such a privilege to take part in this challenge and work as a school team".

Philip Criag, headteacher at Rose Green Juniors, said: "I am delighted with the achievements of our maths team.

"THey have showed excellent teamwork and perseverance throughout the competition.

"THeir enthusiasm and dedication is typical to the hard work that they, and all our children, show in their daily maths lessons in school. THe whole school are extremely proud of them."

THe event, which was hosted at Edward Bryant School, in London Road, was organised as part of a nationally run competition offered by Explore Learning, with Schoolsworks staff receiving specific training in order to run the event.

Richard Waddington, headteacher at Edward Bryant School, said: “As maths is one of the strengths of the school, it was a pleasure to hold the competition for all of the schools in the Schoolsworks Trust.

“Each school sent four children to take part and they had to work together to solve the shape-based problem.

“Myself and Nicky Oakford worked closely with Explore Learning, including working out the problem prior to delivering the session.”

Each of seven schools sent a team of four able mathematicians to solve two problems, specially written for the competition by the NRICH project at Cambridge University.

Marks were awarded for teamwork as well as each team's maths ability based on how well they tackled the tricky challenges.

THe young mathematicians award is run by Explore Learning and invites schools from across the country to take part. THe top placed teams are invited to a final at the National History Museum.

Chris Seaton, chief executive of Schoolsworks, said: "We were very excited to be part of this maths event.

"It was a great afternoon, and the children really enjoyed the opportunity to work together with their school friends to try to beat teams from their family of schools.

"THe winning team from Rose Green Juniors will now go forward in the hopes that they have done enough to reach the national finals!

"My thanks go to Richard Waddington, head of school at Edward Bryant, and Nicky Oakford, our trust lead for mathematics, who organised the event."

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SHOULD you have missed the recently screened Oscar multi-nominated The Irishman, a brand new classic, fear not, as it returns to tell the story of another hit job by the mob-movie master that is Martin Scorsese, aided and abetted in epic style by Robert de Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci and Harvey Keitel.

Equally hailed by those Oscar decisionmakers is Joker, Joachim Phoenix up for best actor award as Arthur Fleck, a pathetic loser and loner in Gotham City, a new origin myth for Batman’s most famous supervillain opponent, and also in the best picture category.

The Oscar-nominated, Golden Globe-winning 1917, Sam Mendes’ audacious First World War drama of the Western Front following a terrible journey undertaken by two soldier boys, was filmed in one extraordinary single take, a staggeringly bold film of storytelling. Also starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Colin Firth, Mark Strong and Richard Madden.

Jojo Rabbit, also up for a gong or three, centres on the titular Jojo, a confused kid in search of any kind of father figure and finds his in an imagined Führer, a satire that mercilessly mocks Hitler and the Nazis. But his world view is turned upside down when he discovers his single mother (Scarlett Johansson) is hiding a young Jewish girl.

Hitchcock's first American film (and his only best picture Oscar winner), Rebecca (written by Daphne Du Maurier), is a masterpiece of haunting atmosphere, gothic thrills, and gripping suspense.

The film, on February 1, is in conjunction with Chichester Festival Theatre’s ‘My Cousin Rachel’ (also written by Du Maurier), after the backstage tour of the set at 11.30 am.

The Personal History of David Copperfield,

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Armando Iannucci’s British Independent Film awards winner and Bafta-nominated larger-thanlife adaptation of the Dickens crowd-pleaser, stars Dev Patel as Copperfield, and is a fresh, funny and utterly charming spin on this loved classic. Humanity and optimism rattles and zings along like a pinball machine, a richly satisfying experience. Also starring Ben Wishaw, Hugh Laurie and Peter Capaldi.

Citizen K, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, is a former oligarch Russian dissident exile now living in London, continues to speak out against Putin's two-decade stranglehold on power in this documentary. Expertly researched and photographed, the film explores the complex interplay between oligarchy and government and its destructive effect on democracy.

Performance Event this week is the unmissable Porgy and Bess, George Gershwin’s masterpiece from the Metropolitan Opera, New York, on February 2.

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

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Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy Screened at Picturedrome Cinema ROBERT Downey Jr electrifies one of literature’s most enduring characters in a vivid reimagining of the classic tale of the man who could talk to animals: Dolittle.

After losing his wife seven years earlier, the eccentric Dr John Dolittle, famed doctor and veterinarian of Queen Victoria’s England, hermits himself away behind the high walls of Dolittle Manor with only his menagerie of exotic animals for company.

But when the young queen falls gravely ill, a reluctant Dolittle is forced to set sail on an epic adventure to a mythical island in search of a cure, regaining his wit and courage as he crosses old adversaries and discovers wondrous creatures.

The doctor is joined on his quest by a young, self-appointed apprentice and a raucous coterie of animal friends, including an anxious gorilla (Rami Malek), an enthusiastic but bird-brained duck (Octavia Spencer), a bickering duo of a cynical ostrich (Kumail Nanjiani) and an upbeat polar bear (John Cena), and a headstrong parrot (Emma Thompson), who serves as Dolittle’s most trusted adviser and confidante.

The film also stars Antonio Banderas, Michael Sheen, and Jim Broadbent and features additional voice performances from Marion Cotillard, Frances de la Tour, Carmen Ejogo, Ralph Fiennes, Selena Gomez, Tom Holland, Carmel Laniado, and Craig Robinson.

The Personal History Of David Copperfield Comedy, Drama Screened at Picturedrome Cinema

THE award-winning writer/director of The Thick Of It, In The Loop, Veep, and The Death Of Stalin returns with a classic tale that sees a young man go from rags to riches, and back again.

An avid Dickens fan, Iannucci adapts alongside frequent collaborator Simon Blackwell and employs his comedic mastery and vivid characterisations to bring to life one of Dickens’ most cherished characters in The Personal History Of David Copperfield.

From birth to infancy, from adolescence to adulthood, the good-hearted David Copperfield is surrounded by kindness, wickedness, poverty, and wealth, as he meets an array of remarkable characters in Victorian England.

As David sets out to be a writer, in his quest for family, friendship, romance, and status, the story of his life is the most seductive tale of all. Actors are queuing up to work with Iannucci and his latest comedic endeavour boasts an impressive ensemble cast with Dev Patel starring in the title role alongside a wealth of British talent including Tilda Swinton, Hugh Laurie, Peter Capaldi, Ben Whishaw, and Paul Whitehouse.

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Drawing on the original 2002 picture and the subsequent U.S. remakes, breakout director Nicolas Pesce and legendary producer Sam Raimi bring a twisted new take of the horror classic based on a Japanese curse.

THe Grudge brings the vengeful spirit Kayako back to the big screen in what promises to be her darkest chapter yet. Andrea Riseborough stars as single mother Detective Muldoon, who's

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BALANDIS-LILLEY DANCE SCHOOL CONCERT

Friday January 31,10am Mundham Village Hall.

Free entry with donations to Cat and Rabbit Rescue Centre, Sidlesham.

SELSEY CANCER RELIEF FUND JUMBLE SALE

Saturday, February 1, 10am-noon Methodist Church hall, High Street, Selsey PO20 0QJ. Entry 20p. Jumble, collectables, books and bric a brac.

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KAREN SHARP QUINTET

Friday, January 31, 7.30pm Chichester Jazz Club, Pallant Suite, 7 South Pallant, Chichester PO19 5QU. Tickets: £15 at: chichesterjazzclub.co.uk

ST BLAISE FAIR

Saturday, February 1, noon-2pm Boxgrove Priory, Church Lane, Boxgrove PO18 0EE. Supporting Kwa Mkono Disabled Children's Trust in Tanzania.

Morris dancers, stalls and refreshments.

Friday, January 31, 8pm The Spring Arts Centre, 56 East Street, Havant PO9 1BS. Tickets: £15. Visit: thespring.co.uk or call 023 9247 2700.

SETH MULDER & MIDNIGHT RUN

PUB QUIZ

Sunday, February 2, 8pm Hole in the Wall, 1a St Martin's Street, Chichester, PO19 1NP. Call 0I243 788877 or visit: theholeinthewall-pub.co.uk

WINTER AFTERNOON RACING

Monday, February 3, 2.05pm Fontwell Park Racecourse, Arundel Road, Fontwell BN18 0SY. Entry from £10. fontwellpark.co.uk

TEA & TOGETHERNESS

Wednesday, February 5, 2.30pm Wellington Grange, Broyle Road, Chichester PO19 6ED. Entry free. Any elderly, lonely people welcome. Call 01243 755200.

MODERN BOARD GAMES NIGHT

Thursday, February 6, 7pm The Brewhouse Project, Calceto Lane, Lyminster Road, Arundel BN17 7QL.

Thursday, February 6, 8pm Emsworth Community Centre, Church Path, Emsworth PO10 7DD. Tickets £12.50. Visit: wemsfest.co.uk

AN EVENING WITH JAKI GRAHAM

Saturday, February 1, 8pm The Spring Arts Centre, 56 East Street, Havant PO9 1BS Tickets: £21. Visit: thespring.co.uk or call 023 9247 2700

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ROX

Friday, January 31, 9pm Hothampton Arms, 49-51 London Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1PR.

STARSTRUCK

Friday, January 31, 9pm The Southdowns, 133 Felpham Way, Bognor Regis PO22 8QJ.

exhibitions ORIENTATION - MA FINE ART STUDENTS SHOW

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

DESPERADOES EAGLES TRIBUTE BAND

Friday, January 31, 9pm The Fox Inn, Waterloo Road, Felpham, Bognor Regis PO22 7EH.

Friday, January 31, 7pm The Nags Head, 3 St Pancras, Chichester PO19 7SJ.

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MYSTERY WARRIOR: THE NORTH BERSTED MAN

Saturday, January 25, to Sunday, September 26, 10am-5pm (MondaySaturday).

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

MONTHLY COMEDY NIGHT

Friday, January 31, 8.30pm Arundel Jailhouse, The Undercroft, Town Hall, Maltravers Street Arundel BN18 9AP. Entry: £10. Book at: arundeljailhouse.. co.uk or call 01903 889821.

WHERE'S YOUR ENTHUSIASM COMEDY OPEN MIC

Sunday, February 2, 4.30pm The Chichester Inn, 38 West Street, Chichester PO19 1RP.

JAMES ALDERSON PRESENTS

Monday, February 3, 8pm The Spring Arts Centre, 56 East Street, Havant PO9 1BS. Tickets: £9. Visit: thespring.co.uk or call 023 9247 2700.

THE CAWS BROTHERS

Saturday, February 1, 8.30pm The Bear Inn, 237 Pagham Road, PO21 3QB.

SOUL & MOTOWN NIGHT WITH LOU TAYLOR

Saturday, February 1, 9pm The Claremont Inn, Scott Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1UH.

A TAD TIGHTER

Saturday, February 1, 9pm The QEII - QE2, 3 The Steyne, Bognor Regis PO21 1TX.

PHOTO EXHIBITION: REFLECTIONS OF ARUNDEL

Saturday January 25, to Tuesday, March 3, 10am-4pm Arundel Museum, Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PA. Entry included with museum entry.

SHOTGUN SHOES

Saturday, February 1, 9pm The Hothampton Arms, 49-51 London Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1PR.

TALKS AT SIX - SURVIVE TO THRIVE, JONATHAN HUXLEY

Thursday, February 6, 6pm-7pm Bassil Shippam Centre, Tozer Way, Chichester PO19 7LG. Entry free with retiring collection for charity.

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ANITA WARDELL: THE SONGS IN MY HEART

Saturday, February 1, 8pm Dolphin Hotel, 34 High Street, Littlehampton BN17 5ED. Call: 01903 715789 or visit: thedolphinhotel.webs.com/

Sunday, February 2, noon-2pm North Mundham Village Hall PO20 1LA. Hosted by Oficina da Capoeira Chichester and Bognor.

Thursday, February 6, to Saturday, February 15.

Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP. Tickets from £10. Visit: cft.org.uk 01243 781312.

THE HAUNTING

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CHARITY CAPOEIRA WORKSHOP WITH MESTRE PRIMO

A MONSTER CALLS

Thursday, February 6, to Saturday, February 8, 7.30pm Alexandra Theatre, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1BL.Tickets: £12.

Visit: alexandratheatre.co.uk. or call 01243 861010.

CHARITY LIP-SYNC BATTLE

Saturday, February 1, 4pm-6.30pm Alexandra Theatre, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1BL. Entry: £10.50, adults; £5.25, children.

Raising awareness of Barrett's Oesophagus campaign. Book at: alexandratheatre.co.uk or call 01243 861010.

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ARUN ADUR RAMBLERS WALK CHICHESTER HARBOUR

Saturday, February 1, 10.15am.

Meet north side Chichester Station, Southgate, Chichester PO19 8DL. Free. For details visit: arun-adur-ramblers. org.uk

Wednesday, February 5, 7pm TAO, 41-43 High Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1RX. Learning disability and autism-friendly fullon club experience. Tickets £5.25. Book at: aldingbournetrust.org

OUTSIDE NOW!

Tuesday January 28, to Sunday, February 9, 10am - 4.30pm.

Oxmarket Centre of Arts St Andrews Court, off East Street, Chichester PO1 IYH. Free entry.

CHICHESTER COLLEGE STUDENTS

Until February 9, Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 4.30pm. Oxmarket Centre of Arts St Andrews Court, off East Street, Chichester PO1 IYH. Free entry.

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Chiller based on Dickens' stories The Haunting Little Alex, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1BL www.alexandratheatre.co.uk Tel: 01243 861010

Saturday matinee, tickets start from £10 and can be booked via the Regis Centre box office by calling 01243 861010, or online at: alexandratheatre.co.uk

HOT ON the heels of their last sold-out performance of the comedy ‘THe Hound of the Baskervilles’, Bersted Arts returns to the Regis Centre in February with the spinechilling play ‘THe Haunting’.

When a young book dealer, David Filde, is employed by a former associate of his uncle to catalogue a private library, he finds an incredible array of rare and antiquated books. But as a series of strange and unexplained events conspires to keep Filde from his work, he realises that if he is to convince his sceptical employer that the mysterious phenomena he is experiencing are real, they must journey together to the very edge of terror, and beyond.

Adapted from several original ghost stories by Charles Dickens, ‘THe Haunting’ draws audiences in with terrific suspense, plays with their senses and promises to leave them with goosebumps.

THe two principal actors are William Hackett and Paul Garnham.

Playing on the Little Alex stage from THursday, February 6 – Saturday, February 8, at 8pm, with a 3pm

Thought-provoking magical drama A Monster Calls Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Way, Chichester PO19 6AP www.cft.org.uk Tel: 01243 781312 PATRICK NESS' best-selling and critically acclaimed novel, A Monster Calls, is brought vividly to life in an Olivier award-winning production which begins a nationwide tour at Chichester Festival THeatre from February 6 to15.

A Monster Calls is about Conor, a 13-yearold boy who knows his mother is seriously ill – and whose fear grows when no one will really talk to him about it.

THen late one night, a monster pays him a visit: the enormous, ancient yew tree in his garden comes to life, and begins to tell Conor a series of fables that ultimately help him face the truth of his situation.

THe director, Sally Cookson, is renowned for her thrilling stagecraft and superbly imaginative productions such as Peter Pan

and Jane Eyre, at the National THeatre.

She said: “A Monster Calls packs such an emotional punch. It’s a story that celebrates stories, but it also gets under the skin of what we do as a society when it comes to talking about important stuff – which is close up. And it’s such a beautiful, fantastical, magical story as well.”

THe material has proved powerfully intense on stage. THe show is a tear-jerker, but it’s never sentimental.

“I think it was cathartic for the audience, watching this story all together,” says Cookson.

And she noticed something she’s never seen in her career before: audiences would stay in their seats after the show finished, sitting with it, talking about it.

“People can just collect their thoughts or discuss it with the people they’ve come with, or with people they don’t know. THat happened every night of the run – and it was a very special thing.”

A Monster Calls is suitable for all ages from ten upwards. To book visit: cft.org.ukor call 01243 781312.

Entertainment venture with first class acts The Regis 2 O' Clock Club The Regis Centre, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1BL www.alexandratheatre.co.uk Tel: 01243 861010 A NEW afternoon community entertainment venture on the first Tuesday of every month, open to all, is starting at THe Regis Centre on Tuesday.

THe first session of THe 2 O'Clock Club will include a talk about musical theatre, plus two quality singers to entertain with some classic popular songs.

Tickets are £5 or £3 for concessions and include a hot drink and biscuit. THey can be booked on the Bognor Regis

theatre's website at: alexandratheatre.co.uk by calling 01243 861010 or in person at the Belmont Street venue.

THe following event, on Tuesday, March 3, will feature Mitchell Armstrong, a first class cabaret act who has worked on major cruise lines, performed at numerous theatres and appeared at a variety of top hotels. He has also performed in the West End and has shared the stage with top class entertainers such as Rod Stewart, Bobby Davro and Joe Pasquale.

Mitchell’s experience, voice and personality are the perfect combination in this afternoon show of swing, musical classics and comedy then on April 7, Tony and Lizzie Gilks from Timespan will present ‘THe Way We Were’ – a lighthearted costumed presentation fondly looking back at life on the Home Front in war torn Britain and the aftermath of austerity.

As well as telling you about this era, Tony and Lizzie will have lots of memorabilia to share. A fascinating afternoon’s talk not to be missed.

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By Kelly Wickham My Cousin Rachel Until February 1 Chichester Festival THeatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester, PO19 6AP 01243 781312 box.office@cft.org.uk www.cft.org.uk DAPHNE DU MAURIER'S classic tale of mystery and romance is brought to life in this beautiful adaptation by Joseph O'Connor.

Ambrose Ashley is the owner of a large country estate on the Cornish coast who dies in Italy and leaves behind his wife, Rachel.

Philip, Ambrose's nephew, is set to inherit the entire estate, and he confides in his godfather, Nick, he has his suspicions over Ambrose's widow.

Nick receives word from Rachel, saying that she has arrived by boat at Plymouth. Philip invites her to stay with him, and eventually finds himself falling in love with her.

THe portrayal of Rachel by Call THe Midwife's Helen George is just fantastic, her warming attitude and cold heart making the audience continually question her intentions between love and money.

Stealing the show was Jack Holden as Philip, switching between his gentle and kind-hearted ways falling deeply in love with Rachel against his hate and distrust towards her.

Sean Murray, playing John Seecombe, is the

most loveable, loyal character, along with another faithful servant, THomas Connors, played by John Lumsden, bringing the characters together.

THe use of stage, using the staircase on the revolving circle, turned the setting from inside the house to the cliffs in Cornwall.

THe question remains: is Rachel a murderer, a gold-digger, a thief or just a woman who fell in love?

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PEACE OF MIND CARE GUIDE

FINDING a suitable nursing home or residential home for a loved one can be a difficult task. It can be very hard when the time comes to find somewhere to care for a member of your family.

It's not always easy to know where to start the search for the right balance between peace and tranquillity together with a home that offers warmth, safety and most importantly the right level of care, or perhaps care at home would be more suitable.

What makes a good care home? THere isn't just one answer to this, everyone's needs are different.

Basic human needs such as being kept warm, assistance with toileting, washing, eating and drinking are all physical needs, but mental needs are just as important. It’s not always easy getting used to new places, new faces and new routines but it is easier in the right environment.

Many people feel they don't need to move into a care home, or are worried about moving

out of their home. Making changes to your home, hiring a care worker where someone comes to your home to provide help and care or supported living services – where you live in agreed accommodation, with staff who visit you to provide help and care can be other options.

Having a carer visiting at home can make a huge difference to anybody's life, especially for those who have difficulty walking or getting around.

It can help you or your loved one to stay living

independently in their own home.

THere are many services and places offering daily or weekly services and respite care too. Often, the caregivers can be overlooked and need some time for themselves, but finding respite can be difficult.

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Fine dining at Walberton Place is led by experienced chef Sergio Terrasini, who brings a wealth of experience from Michelin star restaurants to the care industry. He and his team create restaurant-quality food for residents.

THe hospitality team are on hand to deliver hotel-level service, serving refreshments and drinks throughout the day either in their rooms or the many lounges.

On any given day there are a wide range of activities for residents to join

Walberton Place Care Home At Walberton Place, we provide the highest standards of residential & dementia care. Family-led, our care is the kind we’d want all of our loved ones to receive. Our home is luxurious and beautifully furnished, with specially designed features such as a courtyard cafe, pub, salon and spacious secure gardens. Visit our website countrycourtcare.com to find out more.

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Ready, steady, cook! ‘Man with a Pan’ initiative launched for local carers throughout West Sussex Carers Support West Sussex Tel: 0300 028 8888 www.carerssupport.org.uk MEN who care for a family member or friend – both full and part time throughout the West Sussex region are being given the opportunity to hone their culinary skills (or to simply learn the basics!) with a special five-week ‘Man with a Pan’ cookery course from Community Chef, supported by Carer Support West Sussex.

THese special cookery classes will be the perfect way for carers to learn new skills in the kitchen, get creative, meet new people local to them, have fun, gain confidence, and eat together.

Whether they are a complete cookery novice or a confident self-confessed ‘chef’, the Man with a Pan sessions will arm them with new skills and a host of delicious, stress-free, affordable and healthy meals, all in a fun and supportive environment.

Community Chef’s Robin Van Creveld said: “We are looking forward

to running our award-winning Man with a Pan courses in West Sussex. It’s a great opportunity to learn how to cook, socialise and eat delicious food in a friendly and supportive environment".

Carers Support West Sussex’s CEO, Sonia Mangan, added: “THis is a great opportunity for carers who are men to improve their nutritional knowledge, which is vital in being a carer and taking care of themselves. THe beauty of this course is the skills learned can be used to benefit both carer and cared for. It also allows those who attend to have some time away from being a carer, meet new friends living in their locality, so real friendships can form, and have a little bit of time just for themselves.”

Sonia’s sentiments were echoed

by Howard, a former student of the ‘Man with a Pan’ course. He said: “For some of us, myself included, a change in life circumstances means that opportunities to engage socially have become more limited and the risk of a more insular existence. THere is also

the added risk of becoming set in our ways and this course was helpful in reducing that threat and helping with the social aspect”.

Each ‘Man with a Pan’ cookery class will take place at Barnham Community Hall, which itself has been benefiting from an anti-loneliness grant to develop more activities like ‘Man with a Pan,’ making it the perfect backdrop. Talking about ‘Man with a Pan’, a spokesperson for Barnham Community Hall said: “Barnham Community Hall is run by the newly formed Barnham and Eastergate Community Trust and has benefited hugely from the antiloneliness grant.

THe facility is designed to provide a much-needed hub for our immediate community, with the aim being to improve the mental health and wellbeing of those who get involved in our wide range of activities. We think that ‘Man with a Pan’ is a superb initiative and we’re glad to be supporting it.”

Availability for the five-week ‘Man with a Pan’ cookery course is limited, so pre-booking is essential. THe full course – which starts on Wednesday, March 4, and takes place weekly until April 1, from 10.45am – 2pm – is priced at just £10 per person. All ingredients and equipment are included, with free on-site parking.

To secure your space, please visit www.carerssupport.org.uk or call 0300 028 8888.

To find out more about Carers Support West Sussex and the service

the charity provides to help the 25,000plus carers already registered and living in West Sussex, please visit www. carerssupport.org.uk If you are a carer or know of a carer, in our local community, that may benefit from the support of Carers Support West Sussex, please contact the charity on 0300 028 8888 or chat with one of the its support workers via its dedicated chat room found via the website.

The care company with a heart BS Care Tel: 02392362222 www.bscare.co.uk Email: caring@bscare.co.uk BS Care are an established provider of home care services with over 20 years experience.

Based in Havant we provide care for clients in their own homes.

Registered with the Care Quality Commission and the UK Home Care Association, BS Care work in partnership with Social Services, NHS and continuing healthcare.

Under the direction of Anthony Ward and the Registered Manager Sharon Burlington BS Care maintain that all staff undergo a comprehensive training programme and are regularly supported with spot checks by team leaders. Ensuring that staff meet the nationally recognised standards of the Care Certificate and are developed further with diplomas.

All staff have reference checks performed and are subject to Disclosure and Barring Scheme (formally CRB) screening process prior to starting.

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BS Care encourage the clients closer support network to also develop their understanding of complex care needs by providing training, support and the Alzheimer’s society Dementia friends initiative for family members and next of kin.

“We welcome you to visit our offices to discuss your care and support needs with us.” - Sharon Burlington With an ever-expanding client base, BS Care is recruiting for reliable, professional staff to continue in providing the high quality of care expected by the users of their services and you can contact them regarding full time, part time or bank work positions on 02392 36 22 22 or by emailing caring@ bscare.co.uk To learn more about how one of our trusted carers can support you to live safely and comfortably in your home contact us today or visit our office at 4 Prince George Street, Havant, PO9 1BG

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Friday, January 31, 2020 "Leisure activities, such as group sing-alongs, themed days and visits from musicians, help fill a busy diary at Chalcraft Hall – which is an independently owned family run business – all of which are enjoyed and keenly anticipated by residents and staff alike.

“THe residents love singing along to the songs and a lot of the time they know all the words. It means that we are definitely not a home where the residents sit around bored all the time.

"Relatives often join us for the activities, such as bingo, animal handling sessions, duckling hatching, nursery rhyme time with one of our local nursery’s Stepping Stones and quizzes. We often set time

aside for reminiscences."

Chalcraft Hall say they provide the best possible care for those who deserve it most – the residents.

Sara adds: "Listening to residents and their loved ones who visit is so important to us, it helps us put them first. It’s all about respect and this allows us to act in their best interest as to their wishes and beliefs.”

THe home boasts 20 harmoniously decorated private bedrooms, a lounge and a dining room. Outside the large and well-tended garden provides lots of pleasure for residents and their relatives when the weather is agreeable.

For more information, visit: chalcrafthall. co.uk or phone 01243 821368.

Expert care for those who deserve it the most Chalcraft Hall 76 Chalcraft Lane, North Bersted Bognor Regis, PO21 5TS 01243 821368 www.chalcrafthall.co.uk SARA CALDWELL admits she is singleminded in her quest to provide expert care and support needed for the residents.

For Sara, the registered manager of Chalcraft Hall Care Home, overseeing

day-to-day, one on-one care at the Bognor Regis dementia home is very much a labour of love.

Sara explains: “People living with dementia can feel vulnerable as their condition progresses and they increasingly rely on other people to do things for them.

"It is important that people with dementia feel reassured and supported, while retaining their independence.

“We strive to make every day an enjoyable and rewarding one. Our

dedication means that we create a happy and comfortable environment for each individual with professional care.

“It’s important to deliver care along with a degree of personal privacy and dignity, while at the same time understanding and assessing the complex issues, such as vulnerability and anxiety, that can come with delivering care.

"We approach our care with a great deal of flexibility, so we can adapt our work to suit the needs of our residents, whilst upholding the highest standards.

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

YOUNG runners celebrated the third birthday of Bognor Regis’ junior parkrun.

THe group of runners, aged four to 14, gather every Sunday morning at THe Arena to put on their trainers and run the 2k course.

A spokesman for the group said: “It's a great event and we have seen lots of runners over the last few years progress to also running at Bognor's 5k parkrun on a Saturday morning, too.

“On Sunday, it was all about the number three as 33 junior runners came along to help us celebrate, three of whom were first-timers and three were also running at our first ever run, too.

“Over the three years we have also relied on the kindness of our volunteers as we couldn't hold this amazing event without their help on a Sunday morning.”

THere have been 297 volunteers who have helped out with the group over the last three years and they have seen 980 juniors running the 2k course.

“We hope the event will continue to be a success,” the spokesman continued, “and we are looking forward to entering a team in this year's Bognor Regis 10k junior fun run again in May and hosting another Scouts event in July, too.

“THanks to everyone for the support over the last few years and please come and see what we are about if you haven't before.”

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WITH holocaust memorial day taking place this week, students from Bognor Regis took part in a workshop to learn more.

Year 10 students from THe Regis School visited Sussex University to take part in the workshop, allowing them to study primary source materials to try to work out what the outside world knew about the concentration camps.

THey also learned about the attitudes of the general public towards Germany and the Nazis at the time.

As part of the trip, students were introduced to Lily Dreyfuss (pictured below), a survivor of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. Lily was at the camp for 18 months when she was just five years old.

A student who went on the trip said: “Lily told us about

SCHOOLS and businesses are invited to visit Aldingbourne to wear their funkiest footwear to support the Aldingbourne Trust.

Wacky Feet Wednesday, taking place on April 1, is an excuse for everyone to wear their silly socks, funny shoes or by just using your imagination to create something wacky to wear on your feet.

THe trust is asking people to donate £1 to join in the fun.

A spokesman for the trust said: “We would also love to see your designs, so we invite you to send in your images to

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losing both of her parents to starvation as they gave her all their rations, and spoke about the appalling conditions she was forced to live in.

“Her story was incredibly moving and forced us all to think about how very lucky we are to have our freedom and to have food and medicine and all the things that we need to stay healthy and happy.

"I’m sure Lily’s story will stick with us all for a long time to come."

Later this year, some of the students will be visiting Bergen-Belsen and will lay a stone on the grave of Lily’s parents, as is the Jewish custom.

Lily said she felt honoured that the school would do that for her as she had never felt able to return to the camp herself.

us or tag us in on our social media channels by searching for the Aldingbourne Trust.

“But don’t forget to follow us too, so you can see and join in the fun with everyone else, along with your chance to win a family day pass to our Aldingbourne Country Centre.”

THe trust is raising funds to help improve the recreational area at the Aldingbourne Country Centre, which provides an inclusive environment for the people it supports. For more information, visit: aldingbournetrust.org/ fundraising

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AN INTIMATE performance will be hosted tomorrow for opera fans.

THe concert at the Bognor Regis Music Club will take place at 7pm at the club’s concert room, 2 Sudley Road.

Soprano Erin Alexander (pictured below) will be accompanied

by Nick Miller on the piano.

“On a High Note” is the story of soprano Graziella Sciutti, who was a contemporary of Maria Callas and helped pioneer the movement of opera singers becoming actors.

It is performed in an intimate “An audience with...” style, and features arias sung by the roles which made her career such as Susanna, Despina, Rosina, and Musetta; anecdotes from her interviews, and the heartbreak that comes with the price of success.

Club chairman Chris Coote said: “We are looking forward very much to a return visit from Erin, whose highly original “On a High Note” presentation has been so well received throughout the UK” THe presentation has toured in the UK with great success, particularly at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Erin read music at the University of Chichester under Ian Baar, graduating with first class honours and the Funtington Music Group Robert Headley Music Prize. In 2018, she graduated with a Master of Music from Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama under Gail Pearson. While in Wales, Erin performed the roles of Adele (Die Fledermaus), Mrs Fiorentino (Street Scene), and Gretel (Hansel & Gretel).

THe programme includes arias from operas and oratorios by Bach, Mozart, Rossini, Verdi, Puccini, Poulenc and Menotti.

Entry at the door is £9 for members, £11 for visitors, and £5 for students For more information, phone Chris Coote: 01243 773276.

CROWDS were impressed by the extraordinary cast at the town RAFA branch’s annual pantomime.

THis year’s show, Aladdin, drew in family and friends to come together and raise money for their chosen charity, WINGS. A spokesman for the branch said: “Once again branch chairman, Cliff Mewett, (pictured below, far left) came up trumps with the annual pantomime - this year Aladdin well, Aladdin like you have never seen before.

“THe cast literally threw themselves into the production and, after a couple of months of rehearsals, were supported by members and guests when they performed for two nights.”

THe performances took place on Friday and Saturday last week.

As with many of their events, the pantomime was organised to raise money for WINGS, a charity which provides funding to support serving and former serving RAF personnel and their families whenever needed.

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2. Legumes Legumes are loaded with nutrients such as beans, lentils, chickpeas, peas and soybeans. THey're a great source of iron, especially for vegetarians. One cup (198 grams) of cooked lentils contains 6.6 mg, which is 37 per cent of the RDI. Legumes are also rich in folate, magnesium and potassium and can reduce inflammation in people with diabetes.

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3. Pumpkin seeds Pumpkin seeds are a tasty, portable snack. A one-ounce (28-gram) serving of pumpkin seeds contains 4.2 mg of iron, which is 23 per cent of the RDI. THey are also a good source of vitamin K, zinc and manganese. THey're also among the best sources of magnesium which many people are deficient.

4. Quinoa A grain known as a pseudocereal, just one cup (185 grams) of cooked quinoa provides 2.8 mg of iron, which is 15 per cent of the RDI and it contains no gluten, making it a good choice for people with celiac disease or other forms of gluten intolerance.

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5. Turkey If you are a meat eater turkey meat is a healthy and delicious choice. It's also a good source of iron, especially dark turkey meat. A 3.5-ounce (100-gram) portion of dark turkey meat has 2.3 mg of iron, which is 13 per cent of the RDI. In comparison, the same amount of white turkey meat contains only 1.3 mg. Turkey also packs an impressive 29 grams of protein per serving and several B vitamins and minerals, including 30 per cent of the RDI for zinc and 58 per cent of the RDI for selenium.

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6. Broccoli Broccoli is incredibly nutritious. A one cup (156-gram) serving of cooked broccoli contains 1 mg of iron, which is six per cent of the RDI, making it a fairly good source, and a serving of broccoli also packs 168 per cent of the RDI for vitamin C, which helps your body absorb the iron better. THe same serving size is also high in folate and provides six grams of fibre as well as some vitamin K. Broccoli is a member of the cruciferous vegetable family, which also includes cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale and cabbage.

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By Sylvia Endacott

Colourful pasts of buildings denote fashions Each property is constructed according to the themes of its era I THOUGHT this week we would look at fashionable buildings, but what is fashionable? According to the dictionary, it is conforming to fashion or being in vogue.

Local historian Gerard Young defined it in 1959 as 'Fashion in architecture was affected by the temperature of the times'. THerefore, as you walk around the town and look at the wide range of colour schemes and styles that are visible, we should perhaps consider the past to see what their fashions were and ask whether, in fact, the residents of the time liked them, or not.

I wonder how the fishermen and locals in the 1790s felt about the construction of the new large buildings for Sir Richard Hotham, along the road we now refer to as the Upper Bognor Road – buildings which for years contained students as they were part of the West Sussex Institute of Education complex.

Did the residents really like the new constructions, which were designed to bring outsiders into the area? Did they really believe it was for the good of the locality? I would think that the residents of what was then a small fishing village would be very nervous of the influx of the new moneyed people, using the area for only their leisure.

Now this area is part of Chichester University, but many of the buildings have been sold off and transformed into flats, in

some instances for newly arrived people to the town.

THe next influx may have been when the Regency and Georgian buildings came into existence At the time of their construction, were they seen as being attractive, with their bowed canopies when viewed alongside their plan-bricked neighbours? I suppose we should also consider what was happening nationally, as no area of new developers was alone with their ideals.

Each era has made its mark on the development of the town and there are particular areas where specific developments have left quite an impression. Such areas are still to be seen in parts of Victoria Drive, THe Steyne and Waterloo Square, where there are constructions that were built in a range of styles, over a number of decades which ably demonstrate the changing fashions.

We have on the perimeter of the town a range of estates that have all been built in the 20th century, but which come from a variety of modernist styles. Areas, which are so distinctive as to have been provided with affectionate nicknames, to denote their appearance, Legoland, bungalow estates etc.

National styles, of course, are transferred into each small conurbation, especially if it is continually growing or changing its own basic style. Compare Felpham, which has

I wonder how the fishermen and locals in the 1790s felt about the construction of the new large buildings for Sir Richard Hotham

f Mordington House on the university campus

f Regency buildings in the town

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the majority of its developments outside the village centre, to Bognor Regis, where in the 1920s and 1930s major buildings were still taking place in the High Street, for instance the Art Deco bus station and the new town hall.

I wonder how many people in the past have viewed their own constructions as being the ‘current fashion'. Let us, therefore, view some of the ‘new fashions’ of their time. What about Fitzleet House which was built to replace a very sturdy convalescent home?

However, the tower block was certainly in keeping with the fashion or trend of the day, as were the buildings of Queensway and the health centre. All these buildings are in the style of the 1960s concrete blocks and with what is generally thought to be an uninteresting appearance. It is interesting to note that today we comment this type of construction is in keeping with the 1960s but does not meet with today’s views of pleasant buildings.

Other factors through the years have placed their mark on fashion, one such being that of external building/paint colours. Many of the earlier buildings have retained their brick facades or the white, cream or bland colour schemes.

In fact, in many areas of the UK there are local government acts in place, which restrict the painting of buildings to certain colours or shades.

Recently, I was told of a homeowner who had been told the colour of his house was not in keeping with the neighbourhood.

THe requested colour was a pastel shade.

Sometimes, a person can have an individual stamp of fashion and for many here in Bognor Regis in the past it was a local sign writer who made his mark with his bright colours.

THis included Sarnies in London Road, Clock Walk and Eddies newsagents in Lyon Street among others.

I can remember seeking a television holiday programme, which began with various views of houses and shops with a very definite colour scheme on their buildings, and the introduction referred to the 'fashionable seaside resort'. No, it was not Bognor Regis but perhaps we should view this in the same way as people in the past that took time to advertise their town as being fashionable.

I am not endeavouring to be for or against the colours that are being used around the town, but I can imagine some of the comments, and can think of those passed to me recently.

However, we are just transient in this town and historians will be the decision-makers on the current styles. Just as we all have our views on what has gone before with areas built since the 1790s, where each era has a style of its own to be viewed by people with their individual opinions.

I shall finish this week with another quote from Gerard Young, when he remarked that ‘towns have personalities that are detected by the visitor but remain unknown to the resident. THis personality of character makes its mark on the stranger chiefly by outward appearances; the shape of the streets; the colour of the buildings; the harmony of the town’s setting in a landscape; the blend of architectural styles, the differences in comparison with other towns'.

Today, of course, we have an influx of new estates, with town houses, next to social housing. THere are a variety of styles. We have blocks of flats on the seafront.

I wonder what the discussion will be on these fashions in 50 years’ time.

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Chi require added bite MILES RUTHERFORD wants Chichester City to find their goal-den touch.

Chi went down 3-0 at Burgess Hill on Tuesday night in the Velocity Trophy.

THe defeat followed a 2-0 loss at Herne Bay in the BetVictor South East.

Boss Rutherford rang the changes for the Hillians trip with Chi unable to progress but he felt the defeat to Bay highlighted their biggest problem at present as they prepare to face two fellow Sussex sides looking for points to press their play-off claims.

Rutherford told THe Post: "We've got Haywards Heath tomorrow and then THree Bridges on Tuesday.

"THose games are obviously more important than playing the Velocity Cup, which we are out of.

"Last Saturday (against Herne Bay) I felt we played really well up until the final third of the pitch.

"We had a lot more possession than Herne Bay but they got in our 18-yard box once in the first half and scored. THat is how football goes.

"I felt we looked the better side but they were more effective in the final third and they won the game 2-0.

"It was not a disappointing performance, in fact, it was quite a good performance but we were toothless up front."

He added: "We are not creating

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Chichester suffer shock defeat at the strugglers as many chances as I would like at the moment.

"And when we are creating the chances, we are not putting them away.

"We're playing a lot better than we were over the Christmas period, and there is nothing wrong with the performances at the present, but we are looking very toothless.

"THere are more positives than negatives."

Heath have been hit by injuries but Rutherford expects a difficult game against Shaun Saunders' side at Oaklands Park.

Rutherford said: "THey have struggled in recent weeks, while we have picked up a little bit.

"It's always going to be a tough game against Haywards Heath.

"I wouldn't say we have the best record against them but tomorrow we shall have a chance to try to turn that around."

Chi have had bigger fish to fry this season than the Velocity Trophy, which is the league cup, and with the game a dead

rubber for his side, Rutherford used it to give players match time that needed it.

Rutherford said: "THere were seven changes from Saturday and I played a lot of players who had not been involved.

"THe game meant absolutely nothing to us.

"THe competition is a good one to be in if you go out of all the other cups earlier because it gives you games midweek, but we have been in a situation this year where we had our FA Cup run and it came a little bit of, not a hindrance, but headache."

THe Hillians won after Josh Short and Pat Harding struck twice within three first-half minutes and then Mason Doughty wrapped up the win with six minutes to go.

Last Saturday, Chi's unbeaten four-game run ended as Bay won 2-0 to boost their play-off hopes.

Anthony Edgar struck in the 17th minute and Ryan Cooper made it 2-0 with 23 minutes to go.

CHICHESTER lost 16-8 to bottom of the league Beckenham in National One South.

It was a disappointing result on their return to Kent after running league leaders Westcombe Park close last time out.

Traffic problems meant the team only arrived an hour before kick-off.

Chi made six changes from the previous game. Josh Cameron and Chris Johnson came into the pack, Matt McLagan, Tom Blewitt and Toby Golds returned in the backs with Ben Deavall on the bench. Joe Woods made his 100th 1st XV appearance.

Beckenham went 6-0 ahead through fifth and 13th-minute penalties.

Despite playing in the opposition half for long periods, Chi were dominated in the scrum and could

not find a way through a determined Beckenham defence.

Blues did get on the scoreboard after 24 minutes from a Blewitt penalty but Beckenham replied with a well-worked try finished by the left wing under the posts to lead 13-3.

A scrappy second half saw Beckenham lose a player to the sin-bin after 52 minutes.

On 68 minutes Chi pulled back to 13-8 through a Liam Rowland try after he chased down a Rhys THompson hack forward.

Beckenham added another penalty to go 16-8 up and despite losing another player to the sin-bin, Chi failed with two penalties to find another score to pick up a bonus point.

Chi are at home to the Honourable Artillery Company at Oaklands Park tomorrow (2pm KO).

Haywards Heath (H) Tomorrow (Saturday February 1), at 3pm

St Gerards host a star visitor BRITISH light heavyweight champion and Olympic bronze medallist Joshua Buatsi was a surprise visitor to Chichester-based St Gerards Boxing Club.

Coach Gerry Lavelle was asked by his trainer Mark Grainger if he could host the unbeaten 2016 Rio Olympian, who is being tipped for big things in the pro ranks after 12 straight wins including ten knockouts.

Lavelle said: “We only had a small group of our boxers present as it was such short notice, but it gave Joshua the space he needed to have a proper workout as our club can be very busy at times.

“He did a number of rounds of technical shadow boxing and padwork with Mark, than spent a number of rounds on three different bags. He looked in very good shape and Mark was pushing him hard.

“Our club boxers worked alongside him.”

THe real treat for the Chichester amateurs came after Buatsi, a former South Norwood and Victory ABC member from Croydon, finished his session.

Lavelle said: “When he had finished the workout, he spent around ten minutes talking to all the boxers present about his boxing journey in life, about hard work,

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discipline and believing in your dreams.

“It was very inspirational for the boxers, who also got to have pictures with Joshua as a well.

“I was very impressed by how humble he was and that he took time out to give back to boxers in the same position he was ten

years ago speaks volumes for Joshua and his trainer, Mark.

“We were extremely pleased that he decided to visit our wee club and wish him all the success for the future. I am positive that he is a future world champion within the next two years.”

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Pagham are in need of more home comforts PAGHAM host Steyning Town tomorrow bidding to get crucial points in their battle to beat the drop.

THe Lions put up a fine performance against an excellent Newhaven side last Saturday but were edged out 3-2 by the Dockers.

THeir Tuesday night trip to Lingfield was postponed and they take on Town in 19th place. Lions led 1-0 after eight minutes through Lukas Franzen-Jones last weekend after a well-worked team goal.

But Newhaven equalised six minutes later after Henry Watson headed home from a corner.

Robbie Keith's 58th-minute header put the Dockers in front .

Pagham had an 87th-minute header cleared off the line but Tristan Jarvis then tapped home at the other end.

Straight from the kick-off

an excellent run and cross by sub Lindon Miller was headed home by a flying Joe Clarke but Lions could not find a leveller.

Ten-man Selsey surrendered a 2-0 lead to lose 5-2 at tabletoppers Littlehampton Town in division one last Saturday.

An own goal and Ryan Morey effort put them ahead at halftime but the hosts turned the game in the second half through goals from Mitchell Hand, Dan Hegarty (two), Scott Packer and Dion Jarvis.

Scott Rafferty saw red for Selsey for two bookings.

Selsey's midweek game against Oakwood was postponed.

Selsey host Midhurst & Easebourne tomorrow (3pm KO).

Bosham host Montpelier Villa (2pm KO) in division two. THe Robins lost 6-0 last weekend to Littlehampton United.

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Sportinbrief  Athletics JACK PENFOLD flew round at the Farnborough Half Marathon as he led seven Bognor Regis Tone Zone Runners home. THe fast course takes runners around the famous Farnborough Airfield.

Penfold finished 40th out of 2,000 runners, putting him in the top 2 per cent. His time was 1 hour 19 minutes and nine seconds seven minutes faster than he has ever ran prior to the race.

Danny Mahoney clocked 1:30.13 after sticking with the pacer up until mile 12.

Ian Bayley ran slightly quicker than in previous years to finish in 1:45.25. Peter Ramsdale, Neil Pacey and birthday boy Neil Strudwick were next to cross the line.

Ramsdale finished in 1:50, Pacey recorded a new personal best time of 1:51.34 with Strudwick just behind in 1:51.47. Jackie Williamson finished just outside of the two-hour mark (2:02).

In the 5k race Natalie Strudwick, returning to racing after a few months out due to injury, recorded 33:03.

In Romsey Gary Smith and Sam Yates ran the five-miler. Smith recorded 35mins.47secs and Yates 45.17.

Lisa Robinson and Ali Goulding ran in the Maverick Adidas Terrex 15k trail race around Amberley on Sunday. Goulding ran her first race for the club and the pair crossed the line in 2:02.58.

Grace Natoli ran at the Darkstar 28-mile Marathon, a trail race starting in Shoreham up towards Horsham before turning around and coming back. Natoli waded through thick mud to finish within six hours with a time of 5:54:13.

At the Brutal Bagshot 10k, Grahame Hurren finished in 1:29.36, with Sarah Santer not too far behind in 1:31.53.

Farnborough Half-Marathon - Jack Penfold 1.19.09 PB; Danny Mahoney 1.30.13; Ian Bayley 1.45.25; Peter Ramsdale 1.50.02; Neil Pacey 1.51.34 PB; Neil Strudwick 1.51.47; Jackie Williamson 2.02.28. Farnborough 5K - Natalie Strudwick 33.03.

Romsey 5 Miles - Gary Smith 35.47; Sam Yates 45.17.

Maverick 15k - Lisa Robinson 2.02.58; Ali Goulding 2.02.58.

Dark Star Marathon (28 miles) - Grace Natoil 5.54.13.

Brutal Bagshot 10K - Grahame Hurren 1.29.36; Sarah Santer 1.31.53.

 Darts RICHARD RAGLESS was the star on the oche in week nine of the Friday Benevolent Darts League as he shone in a catch-up match for Friary ‘Z’. Results: Div 1: Hunston Hares 13 Newtown Amity 11; Lamb Shankers 16 Lamb Nomads 4; Friary 'Z' Little Legends – postponed; Legends – bye. Catch up result: Friary 'Z' 13 - Legends 9. MOTM: Richard Ragless (Friary 'Z) 17 & 22 darts [25.69 av]; Jason Mines (Lamb Shankers) 20 & 24 darts [22.77 av]; Alex Norgett (Newtown Amity) 23 & 24 darts [21.32 av].

Div 2: Pagham CC 'B' 12 Friary 'D' 10; Aldingbourne Mavericks 12 Chi Snooker Club 'A' 9; Lamb Chops 8 Lamb 12; Royal Oak – bye. MOTM: Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club 'A') 16 & 25 darts [24.44 av]; Jack Stannard (Pagham CC 'B') 23 & 33 darts [17.89 av]; Tom O'Sullivan (Lamb Chops) 26 & 34 darts [16.70 av].

Div 3: Chi Snooker Club 'B' 12 - Friary 'C' 8; Newtown Clubbers 14 - ASC 6; Old Barn 10 - Railway Sleepers 12; Richmond Resurrected 17 - Richmond Rebels 4.

MOTM: Nick Kelly (Chi Snooker Club 'B') 22 & 22 darts [22.77 av]; Richard Pennells (Richmond Resurrected) 24 & 26 darts [19.44 av]; Dan Middleton (Newtown 'C') 24 & 28 darts [19.27 av]; Ben Todd (Railway Sleepers) 27 & 27 darts [18.56 av].

Friday, January 31, 2020

Colts step up to the mark in style IT WAS another momentous weekend for the Bognor RFC Colts Academy.

Last Saturday, four of the squad played for the first team, two in the second team and three in the third team as all three senior sides had big league wins.

On Sunday, two players – Lewis Decarteret and Andrew Fadera, were at London Irish for training with the London and South East Division under-18 squad.

Bognor Purples continued their unbeaten league run against an organised and hard-working Tadley side at a busy Hampshire Avenue with a 39-17 win.

THe first half was a war of attrition with both sides attempting to break strong defensive lines. THe lineouts were well matched, with hooker Samuel Towler finding his jumpers with accuracy and the omnipresent Charlie Jays making dents all over the pitch.

THe back lines were also well matched with centres Arthur Wright and James Billingham regularly cutting down their opposite numbers.

Bognor's back three of Harry Smith, Ben Tilley and Dylan Collier looked in dangerous mood – running the ball back at every opportunity and stretching the Tadley defence.

Tadley were first on the scoresheet as an over ambitious Bognor backs move broke down and their speedy winger scorched over for a converted try.

Bognor came back strongly with half-time approaching. Stan Wright got the Bognor pack over the gain line, Ben Brandon cleared out the ruck and Nathan Chitty moved the ball wide to second row Harvey Henson - a dummy and a step and he crashed over to close the score at half time.

Bognor played with the wind in the second half and immediately used it to good effect to put Tadley under pressure.

Owen THomas rose like a serpent in the lineout,

Jacob Towler drove on and man-of-the-match, Jack Trenham, took six men with him over the line to score and give Bognor the lead. James Billingham converted.

Mac Davis had a strong game and his run set up good position from the kick off. THe ball was moved wide to replacement Jamie Foote, who barrelled through to score.

Charlie Weller hit a hard line to get Bognor moving forward and they formed a dangerous looking ruck on the Tadley five-metre line. Scrum half Ollie Page saw a gap and flew through it to score a great try under the posts. Billingham converted. Bognor began to dominate as their fluent attacking play wore down the opposition.

Skipper Oscar Henson provided his brother, Harvey, with a gap and the leggy second row accepted the

opportunity to score his second try. Josh Galea had another excellent game despite suffering from illness and set up a platform for Alfie Spurle to exploit a gap in the Tadley midfield to score.

Tadley replied with a well-constructed score before Tyrone Makasi has the last word as he hit a perfect line off Spurle to sprint in from half way.

Next week, Bognor Greens visit Tottonians while Bognor Purples travel to Winchester.

Squad: Jack Trenham, Josh Galea, Charlie Weller, Sam Towler, Oscar Henson, Harvey Henson, Owen THomas, Ben Brandon, Stan Wright, Jacob Towler, Charlie Jays, Nathann Chitty, Ollie Page, Alfie Spurle, James Billingham, Arthur Wright, Jamie Foote, Tyrone Makasi, Ben Tilley, Dylan Collier, Mac Davis, Harry Smith.

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Bognor dine out on home hat-trick as big crowd enjoys feast of action BOGNOR gave a large crowd plenty to cheer as they beat Millbrook 35-5 in Hampshire Premier.

THe club produced a hat-trick of wins at Hampshire Avenue with three teams at home and numbers swelled by the first league luncheon of 2020.

Coming out the blocks eagerly, Bognor applied pressure instantly from the deep kick-off and it was not long before Jeremy Newton Young scored the first points of the game, slotting a penalty in front of the posts.

From the restart, Chris Webb was fed the ball and he went on his first destructive run of the day - one of many from the fastest prop in the league.

THe foundation was set for a clearance kick and Millbrook found themselves in possession in their own half. Unable to penetrate the Bognor defence, Millbrook opted for a wide attack out of desperation and the cunning Paddy Burnett intercepted a midfield pass and raced downfield to score for a converted try (10-0).

Bognor again attacked well from the kick-off.

Whippersnapper Freddie Hayes flew

down the touchline before narrowly missing the bounce after a clever kick over his opposite man.

Hayes' consolation was driving the sweeping Millbrook 15 into touch with the help of his supporting players.

From the resulting lineout, Bognor orchestrated some productive set plays with the forwards, led by Shane Stevens and Josh Burgess, charging through.

Sam Newcombe, controlling the game, fed the ball to Newton Young and his delayed pass allowed Webb to stroll through the gap and around the final defender for another try under the posts and conversion (17-0).

Millbrook opted to kick deeper from their restart and their pressure saw the departure of centre Burnett due to a head injury after his defensive heroics on the goal-line.

An over eager Tom Parsons, a terror for Millbrook at the breakdown, was penalised and received a yellow card.

Millbrook opted for a five-metre scrum, which was driven over (17-5).

On the stroke of half-time, a kick from Millbrook landed in the arms of Hayes and an awkward collision resulted in the

Bognor winger's exit from the field.

With two backs leaving the field, a reshuffle was in order and captain Burgess moved to the centres, Connor Herrington was introduced at full back and Jamie Foote, a colt debutant, came into the back row.

It was not long before Foote stamped his authority on the game with a bulldozing run through several Millbrook tacklers.

It set the tone for the half and encouraged his colts team-mates, Brad Smith, debutant, and Nathan THompson, to follow suit with ball in hand.

Smith also a constant nuisance in and around the ruck area.

From a Millbrook clearance, Herrington capitalised on space to the left and burned his opposition on the outside before he provided Chris Hay with the pass that would put the winger in for his first of the day. THe conversion was missed (22-5).

Newton Young punished another Millbrook infringement with a penalty (25-5).

THe next score came after an attacking scrum for Bognor. Lee Mason, Joe Benjamin and company dug in to secure

the ball and an opportunistic Newcombe darted from the back of the scrum on the blind side and his arced line interested the last defender before he gave the scoring pass to Hay (30-5).

THe final try came after Robinson attacked in the centre of the park. THe forwards, with Marc Voigt on for Mason, increased the momentum with fast carries around the fringes and eventually Herrington was provided with the ball out wide.

He glided down the wing at pace, passed several would be tacklers before a silky back-handed offload found Freddie Burgess to score (35-5).

In the other matches, the Royals won 47-5 against the Isle of Wight and the third side triumphed 59-0 against Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents.

Bognor are in action tomorrow at New Milton and District in the league.

Bognor 1st XV: C. Webb, J. Benjamin, L. Mason, S. Stevens, N. THompson, B. Smith, T. Parsons, J. Burgess, S. Newcombe, J. Newton Young, F. Burgess, D. Robinson, P. Burnett, C. Hay, F. Hayes.

Replacements: M. Voigt, J. Foote, C. Herrington.

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Pearce targets home clashes for max points

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JACK PEARCE has put the focus on back-to-back home games for Bognor after they missed a chance to significantly boost their play-off hopes.

THey followed last Saturday's 1-0 win over Potters Bar Town in BetVictor Premier with a 1-1 draw at relegation-battling CorinthianCasuals on Tuesday night.

Despite a decent four-point haul, Rocks' management, players and fans were left frustrated they could not clinch a second win which would have taken them closer to the spots.

Casuals took a shock 44thminute lead when Keaton Wood headed into his own net from a free-kick needlessly given away

by Joe Cook.

James Crane's superb right foot strike in the 71st minute levelled but Rocks could not find a winner.

Mid-table Kingstonian visit tomorrow and then Brightlingsea Regent on Tuesday and boss Pearce said Rocks needed to get back on track quickly.

He said: "It's hard to say if it is a point gained or two dropped.

"As I told the players before the game, the hardest thing when you are going for something is beating the teams down the bottom who are fighting for their lives.

"We needed to score first

because once we do that, they then have to come out.

"Once they come out, then you get the space and we did have the opportunities in the first half but the selection of the passes or powder-puff shooting did not help.

"I am not going to moan at the lads, you see at all levels that you have certain evenings that you can have all the ball but can't get it in the net.

"We have to learn from it and it is now important that we get two big results from our two home games."

He added: "Kingstonian, despite their league position, are one of the best teams in the league.

"THey are a really good footballing team. THey are a top -six team in this league and it's going to be a very hard game for us tomorrow and also a hard game on Tuesday.

"Hopefully, we put the same effort in and get a bit more quality in the final third and we get six points."

Ten-man Rocks won on the road last Saturday after a single 50th-minute goal by Bradley Lethbridge sealed the three points at the Kapex Stadium.

Skipper Harvey Whyte was sent off in the 63rd minute for a sliding tackle that caught an opponent.

Kingstonian (H) Tomorrow (Saturday February 1), at 3pm

Cook pleased at Rocks return JOE COOK is pleased to be back at Bognor again.

THe centre-half has re-joined the club on loan from Havant and Waterlooville and came back into the side last Saturday in the 1-0 win at Potters Bar Town.

It is Cook’s second spell from the high flying National League South side after his impressive spell before Christmas which helped underpin a strong Rocks run in the BetVictor Premier.

THat form earned him a recall by the Westleigh Park club, who have now allowed him to return on a dual registration.

Cook said: “I am really enjoying my football again.

“It was good to be back at Havant, and I played a few games for them, but then found myself out of the team and sat on the bench, so when I got an opportunity to come back to Bognor came up I was really pleased.

“I really like the coaching staff and the lads here, so it is good to be back.”

Cook is hoping another good run with Rocks will earn him a Hawks recall but he also has higher targets.

He said: “I want to play as high a level as I can. I want to be a professional and in every single day.

"Obviously, Havant is full-time but at the end of the day I want to be playing League football.”

Cook says there is not a great deal of difference between the levels as he rejoins

Rocks' play-off push.

He said: “THe main difference between the two leagues is the physicality of the players.

“You get the big strikers in that league, and you do in this league, too, but probably not as frequently. THe first game back was a good feeling."

Cook's return is all the more timely as his

leadership qualities will be required with Harvey Whyte suspended for the next three matches.

Whyte, who was sent off in the Potters Bar win, will miss tomorrow's home clash with Kingstonian, the visit of Brightlingsea Regent on Tuesday and also the trip to playoff chasers Enfield Town next weekend.

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by Liam Goodley

FRUSTRATION was the feeling for everyone involved with Bognor after Tuesday night’s trip to Corinthian-Casuals.

It was a bizarre game. We had all the possession in the world but they sat behind the ball for the entire game.

THey had 11 players behind the ball for virtually the entire game and just tried to play on the counter attack.

I sat next to Rocks manager Jack Pearce and he was getting frustrated with how Bognor played.

Casuals were content to defend and even their goal was rather bizarre.

THey had a free-kick which they drove in and Keaton Wood tried to head it out but only succeeded in glancing it into his own net.

THat goal unsettled things and I could see coach Robbie Blake was not happy at halftime when he was speaking to Jack.

THank heavens for a ‘worldy’ from James Crane who got us back in to it with a great strike.

Everyone hoped we could go on and win from that point but every time we seemed to have an attack it broke down or the final pass was lacking.

It was that sort of frustrating evening.

Casuals have strengthened their side recently, but we were still favourites to get a result there.

It felt like a loss at the end even though we drew, and it was two points dropped as far as I was concerned. I know the managers and players would have thought the same.

A win would have taken up as high as seventh, which would have really given us a good stepping stone towards the play-off places, which makes it all the more frustrating.

On the positives, we passed the ball well up until the final ball.

A number of players did not perform like they have been

either.

Harry Kavanagh, who has been very good up until last night, did not perform like he can. He was not the only one and other players did not step up.

Bradley Lethbridge tried to break them down, but his runs did not come off and nothing quite worked for us, on a pitch that was not particularly difficult.

Defender Joe Cook summed up our night at the end when he did all the hard work himself with a mazy run through Casuals' defence and then slid his shot wide when everyone thought he would score.

I expect if you looked at the statistics, we had anywhere from 85 to 90 per cent of play.

In fact, at the end, they celebrated like they had won the game. THey were going around giving high fives, so they obviously were happy that their plan had worked.

We have a couple of home games now, beginning with Kingstonian tomorrow and they are another side you never know what they will be like.

THey are usually a good side and although they are struggling to get up the league this season, they have always been a team I have rated highly.

We managed to win at their place when keeper Amadou Tangara had a fabulous game.

If we do not get a result them then that will really go against us with the likes of Brightlingsea Regent away to come.

It is a shame to lose Harvey Whyte for three games to suspension. I expect James Crane will get the armband.

Harvey is will be a real big loss as he is such a versatile player. He can play in attacking and defensive roles and is sound in all areas.

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