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A259 could get budget boost A MASSIVE increase in government roads funding could be used to improve a crucial road in Bognor Regis.

West Sussex County Council's consultants have compiled a series of designs for major junctions along the A259 link to Littlehampton.

THe drawings are due to be shown to

councillors in the area early next month before the final drawings are created.

Paul Eagle, West Sussex County Council's principal transport planner, said the scheme might benefit from the Chancellor's £27 billion boost for strategic roads schemes announced hours earlier.

"Hopefully, we will get some of that," told councillors on Wednesday.

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THe county council intends to seek funding from the National Roads Fund to improve the busy corridor after Transport for the South East identified the improvements as one of its top ten priority schemes. An outline business case for the funding should be submitted this spring.

"THe consultants have been busy. THey

have produced lots of designs.

"THey have created up to three designs for each junction. THey are being shown around county council officers for comments and officers at Arun District Council as well," said Mr Eagle.

THe sites concerned include Comet Corner in Yapton and Middleton, Grevatts Lane in Climping and the Oystercatcher junction further east.

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HEALTHCARE for homeless people in Bognor Regis is being put first at a new centre.

THe resource hub at Stonepillow's town hostel was officially opened on Monday.

But its afternoon weekly GP sessions started a fortnight earlier. Ten to 15 patients a time have been seen by the doctor each time by appointment only.

THe consulting room is among the facilities at the Ellasdale Road building.

It will also be used by a dentist, nurse, mental health clinicians and counsellors.

Stonepillow staff and their partner agencies will provide treatments and therapeutic sessions as well to provide a full timetable for its opening.

Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings have also been booked in.

Hilary Bartle, Stonepillow's chief executive, said: "THe average age of death of a male rough sleeper is 45 years.

"THis hub will enable our clients to have the health service brought to them rather than trying to navigate their way through it.

"If you are homeless, rough sleeping or vulnerably housed, it's extraordinarily difficult to find your way through to the services you need.

"It's important we address the health and wellbeing of our clients and take it very seriously.

"One thing our clients tell us is that

it's not them who are complex. It's the service which is complex to them."

Homeless people are often not registered to receive healthcare services.

THose who are may not use them.

THis could be because of fear of stigma or previous bad experiences.

THe hub has cost about ÂŁ210,000 to convert from an annex at the 16-bed hostel. Funding for the facility has been provided by Public Health England and the Clothworkers' Foundation.

Bognor Rotary Club and Bognor Hotham Rotary Club provided the money for an IT suite in the hub.

"It is important the hub is comfortable.

If people feel valued, they are more likely to have successful outcomes," she said.

THe official opening was performed by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service's chief fire officer, Sabrina Cohen-Hatton.

She said: "It's a real pleasure to open this wonderful facility. I like the way it is putting people who are homeless and their needs at the heart of it.

"It's very important to have access to services when you are homeless. I've experienced what it's like."

THe hostel opened in June 2018 and its new hub forms part of Stonepillow's five-year strategy to address the health inequalities experienced by homeless people.

By improving their health and wellbeing, their chances of securing accommodation will be improved as well as maintaining a tenancy and positively engaging with the community.

Virus sees Arun cancel meeting MEETINGS have begun to be cancelled by Arun District Council in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

THe council's leader, Cllr Dr James Walsh, has taken the decision to scrap next Wednesday's full meeting.

A council spokesman said yesterday: "We are monitoring developments related to coronavirus very closely in line with guidance from the government.

"We have taken the decision to cancel the full council meeting on March 18.

"THis is a decision that we have not taken lightly but believe that it is a responsible course of action given the information provided.

"THe next scheduled meeting of the full council is May 20."

THe decision was predicted by Cllr Dr Walsh. a former GP at a county council meeting on Wednesday.

He told the fellow members of its health and adult care scrutiny committee: "I think this (county) council, along with other public bodies, will have to take heed of the fast-moving situation and may have to consider cancelling meetings or having virtual meetings via the internet, Skype etc.

"Arun District Council, where I lead, are probably going to take that decision to cancel meetings towards the end of this week."

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Ford homes plan f Armed forces veterans enjoyed a special breakfast

By Kevin Smith kevin.smith@sussexpost.co.uk TEA and toast were enjoyed at the first veterans' breakfast in Bognor Regis.

Nearly 30 former servicemen and women went along to the social occasion at the town's RAFA Club.

THey tucked into a cooked meal and took the chance to chat to those who had also served their country.

One of the veterans present, Felpham man and former soldier David Edwards, said: "THere is nothing else like this in the town. It's about getting like-minded people together for a bit of breakfast and a bit of chat.

"If this proves to be a success, we could become an official armed forces breakfast club for Bognor Regis."

Everyone at the event on Saturday was

aware of life in the armed forces and the potential difficulties when its members returned to civilian life.

"It's almost like being in a bubble when you are in the services," said Mr Edwards, who is Arun District Council's armed forces champion.

THose who had served in all the forces went along. THe breakfast's organiser, John Haste, said the turnout after the first hour of the two hour event was 27.

"I was looking at 25 people coming along and I'm expecting two more to turn up, so I'm pleased with this for the first event.

"When I left the Royal Navy in 1987 after 25 years, there was nothing to help me. It's different now.

"But the people who are out there, and who need help, may sometimes be too proud to ask for it.

"Holding breakfasts like this might be able to help somebody in difficult circumstances if need be.

"We want to know about it if there is somebody who would like to come along."

THe breakfast was helped by the donation by the Tesco store in Bognor Regis of all the ingredients needed for the meal thanks to the efforts of its customer service manager, Gary Maguire.

It is hoped other retailers in the town will be able to help out for future breakfasts.

THe RAFA Club's chefs, Bob and Jan Charman, cooked the breakfasts.

THe next event will take place from 9am-11am on April 4 at the RAFA Club in Waterloo Square. Mr Haste can be contacted for further information on 01243 827007. Tickets cost £5 each.

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FORMAL proposals for 1,500 homes have been revealed for Ford Airfield.

Redrow Homes Southern Counties and Wates Development have submitted outline plans to Arun District Council for the scheme.

As well as the housing, it will comprise a 60-bed care home, up to 9,000sq m of floorspace for jobs and a local centre for businesses and community or leisure use.

Space has also been allocated for a two-form entry primary school, new sports pitches and public open space.

THe large-scale development has been called THe Landings to reflect the site's aviation heritage.

A statement by the companies' planning agent, Luke Vallins, says: "THe desire to bring forward a redevelopment proposal for THe Landings has been instigated, led and strongly supported by the local community, and has developed through an extensive engagement programme."

THe proposals have been designed to include a range of elements to reflect the site conditions and the views of existing villagers, he states.

THis include two distinct northern and southern neighbourhoods, with the care home, connected by a new Spine Street to link Ford Lane to the

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Mr Vallins says there will be 'provision of new employment uses in close proximity to new and existing residents, complementing the existing employment provision at the airfield'.

A major area of open space in each of the neighbourhoods will be provided as well as paying tribute to the former route of the Arun to Chichester Canal to the north and Runway Park to the south to reflect the alignment of the former runway.

"Residential development will typically be between two and 2.5 storeys, but with flexibility to extend up to a maximum of three storeys in selected locations.

"Residential development will be provided at a range of densities at selected locations across the area," adds Mr Vallins. THis will vary between 20 and 45 dwellings for each hectare.

As reported, Ford residents have formed the largest community land trust in the county to be able to play a large part in the scheme.

THey have joined forces with social housing provider, Aster Group, to take on 450 of the homes.

THe trust will also control the development's community hub of a potential surgery, library, primary and secondary schools and shops.

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` Man's death arrest A THIRD arrest has been made by police investigating the death of a man in Bognor Regis.

Detectives from the Surrey and Sussex major crime team made the arrest of an 18-year-old man last THursday on suspicion of attempting to pervert the course of justice and of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.

After being interviewed, he was released under investigation.

THe officers are investigating the murder of Daniel Weyman, 32, of Belmont Street, in Belmont Street in the early hours of last September 22.

A 40-year-old man and a woman, aged 35, were arrested that day and are also currently released under investigation.

Daniel sustained serious injuries just before 1.50am on the Sunday.

He was taken by air ambulance to hospital in Southampton where he died that afternoon.

Detective Chief Inspector Alex Geldart, of the major crime team, said: "THis is a complex investigation and we are currently in consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service.

"Daniel's family are being kept informed of developments.

"We are still keen to talk to anyone who has any other information that could help."

Information should be given by phone: 101 or online: sussex.police.uk quoting Operation Fairford.

` Tools stolen TOOLS were stolen overnight on March 2 from a derelict property in London Road, Bognor Regis, which is being renovated.

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Police launch teacher talks

By Kevin Smith kevin.smith@sussexpost.co.uk POLICE officers from Bognor Regis have begun monthly meetings with schools to identify potential problem youths.

Acting Inspector David Lyons said the sessions had been started in an attempt to stop the young people becoming involved in criminal activity.

"We are working with schools to identify vulnerable families. It's not something we have done before," he told councillors on Wednesday. "THe monthly meetings are aimed at finding the vulnerable youths who are likely to go down the road of offending and who are likely to have an impact on their local areas."

Insp Lyons told parish, town and county council members of the Joint Western Arun Area Committee the initiative was one of the measures police were taking to continue to crackdown on crime around Bognor Regis.

THese included targeting county lines drug gangs which operated in the town.

Weekly meetings were held with other organisations such as alcohol and drug action teams, housing providers and Arun District Council's anti-social behaviour team.

"We identify vulnerable adults who are deemed to be 'cuckooed', with county lines drugs gangs going in their homes," he said.

A special team of one sergeant and six PCs joined with the regular prevention team to target those properties and disrupt

the dealing.

Among their successes was a warrant for a Bognor Regis address about two weeks ago which saw two people arrested with 40 wraps of cocaine between them.

He also detailed a closure order which had been obtained for a town property.

"THat means the occupier, nor anyone else, can go in that address for a number of months.

He said: "THat safeguards the wider community because 30-40 addresses nearby were affected by that property."

In addition, two officers assessed the information provided by residents to decide which warranted further investigation and would justify applying for closure orders - a process which usually took six months.

Numbers of officers were being increased in the town as a result of the extra council tax being paid. Bognor Regis would be getting four PCSOs as well as three PCs. THis would boost the usual 14-strong prevention team for Bognor Regis and Chichester of two PCs and 14 PCSOs up to 20 once the new recruits had finished their training, Insp Lyons said.

Committee chairman Cllr David Edwards said: "It's good to know we are getting more police officers. THat's something we are all happy about."

Cllr Steve Goodheart called for signs to prohibit cycling along the London Road precinct to be permanently displayed.

He was referred to the county council's highways department.

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School chosen by FA as part of goal of boosting girls' football GIRL footballers from a Bognor Regis school have been chosen to lead the sport's development in the region.

THe Regis School has been successful in becoming the lead FA girls football super hub representative for the south east of England. A school spokeswoman said it was really excited to be chosen as a hub.

"We have been given this accolade because of the exceptional work carried out by the PE faculty and within the school sport partnership in relation to promoting, developing and sustaining the growth of girls football," she said.

THe accolade has come ahead of the UEFA Women's Euro 2021 tournament being hosted in England in June, 2021.

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Project set to make splash A NEGLECTED seafront site in Bognor Regis is set to be transformed with a £1.5million makeover.

Water jets, seating, enhanced hard surfacing and a landscaped area are among the proposed features to brighten up the Place St Maur.

It will also include new underground power and data cables, and foundations for the Christmas ice rink, to enable events to be held there.

Arun District Council's cabinet agreed on Monday to recommended the scheme to all councillors at their next meeting to enable work to start on the project.

It is envisaged building will begin in autumn 2022 and take a year to finish.

Cllr Francis Oppler, deputy leader of the council, said outside the cabinet meeting: "THis work is something that is long overdue.

"THe Place St Maur has not had any money spent on it for years and years and has looked like a rundown builder's yard for a very long time.

"It's a key location on Bognor Regis seafront and the Lib Dem administration has recognised that and decided to do something about it.

"We are going to embark on a major refurbishment. It is a refurbishment.

However, it is the first tentative step towards regeneration as well."

THe project's intention was to encourage visitors to the town to leave the seafront, spend some time on the Place and go on to walk into the town centre as well as to give families an added attraction.

"THe Place St Maur has always been recognised as the link between the town and the seafront. But nothing has happened there for 15-20 years and we are going to be spending £1.5m improving it.

"Finances are tight at Arun, as they are at all councils, but I'm sure the money will be found for this work."

Consultants to lead the project are due to be chosen by this summer. Consultation with residents is scheduled to take place later this year.

THe preferred option could be given the go-ahead by councillors early in 2021.

At the same meeting, Arun director of services, Philippa Dart, said work was still continuing on the council's goal of improving the Sunken Garden after the current council scrapped the Tory plan to redevelop the site and the adjoining Hothamton car park.

"Further options for the Sunken Garden are still being worked upon," she said in a report. "THerefore, the design brief for this project will be brought to a future cabinet meeting."

Cllr Hugh Coster (I, Aldwick E), who has led community efforts to regenerate the sites, said: "What is planned for the Place St Maur is good news, but we want to see the site being part of an overall project for regeneration.

"People should be asked for new ideas because times have changed and peoples' ideas have changed.

"We have to have a coherent plan to make Bognor Regis look good. THe Place has to play an important part in that."

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Town centre sees extra shoppers FOOTFALL in Bognor Regis town centre is increasing this year.

THe number of people visiting the retail site is bucking the national trend of shoppers turning their back on bricks-andmortar premises.

Statistics given to councillors this week show the town is performing better than the national average as well as other coastal towns.

Caroline Gosford, Arun District Council's senior regeneration manager, said last December saw some 48,000 people registered by the cameras around the town centre. In comparision, the number the

previous year was about 41,000.

"Footfall records show that footfall increased by 3.2 per cent year on year between 2016 and 2017, dropped by 2.5 per cent between 2017 and 2018, mainly due to very bad weather in March and April, 2018, and showed signs of recovery in 2019," she told councillors.

THis followed a £2.2m revamp of the town centre between 2014-17 to improve its appearance.

Town and district councillor Hugh Coster said it was also important to acknowledge the role two-hour free parking played in attracting people into the town centre.

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From page one A long list of potential improvements has been compiled.

As well as the junctions, they include public transport, walking and cycling infrastructure.

Cllr Paul English called for more involvement from the parishes which lined the route after a lack of information about the first meeting.

"I would like to see the parishes involved in this. THis is a very important route out of this area," he said.

Cllr Steve Goodheart, of Bognor Regis Town Council, said: "I concur with Cllr English. "THis is so important it needs to be got out to as many of the parishes as possible.

"Residents from all of our areas use that road. It's very apparent that there are lots and lots of issues that need to be explored."

He also called for the north to south connections from the A259 to be taken into account.

County councillor Jacky Pendleton said the A259 project should consider the large number of homes being planned for the area.

"My concern is that some of the development around this particular area might not be taken into account and, therefore, the opportunity to improve the road for them might be lost," she said.

"Let's get clear about this. We need to get ready for the housing."

Cllr Hugh Coster, of Arun District Council, said: "I would very much like to be involved in this.

"I have driven along the A259 for 56 years. I have seen the road in all its moods and all its variations and all its weather and, in particular, the Comet Corner and Oystercatcher junctions."

International celebration CHURCHGOERS were encouraged to reflect as they learn more about the Christian women of Zimbabwe.

As part of this year's World Day of Prayer service, residents of Bognor Regis were invited to celebrate and reflect on people from across the world.

Pat Rush, who organised the event at St THomas à Becket, Pagham, said: “Every year we learn more about other countries. It’s making us aware of other women’s lives, their problems, their joys and we can learn lots more about the countries.

“THis is only my third year, It’s been very enjoyable. It’s nice having all the churches involved.

“We had a prep day back in October. People from all over the area come along so they know what’s to be done this time. THis was at the Methodist church in Bognor Regis. Once we’d had that, we started finding the people to help.”

Each year the service is written by a different country. THis year was prepared by the Christian women of Zimbabwe who called on everyone to

‘Rise! Take your mat and walk”, as the title of the event.

People were encouraged to reflect on any difficulties and unrest that has plagued their country over many years.

THey shared challenges they met and the hopes they have for the future and invite everyone to support them as they continue their often turbulent journey towards full reconciliation.

Janer Tapping, president of the local world day of prayer, said: “It’s an order of service celebrating around the world on the first Friday of March every year. It’s published in more than 120 languages.

“Every year the service is created by a group from a different country, this year it is the Christian women of Zimbabwe.

“THe movement is very ecumenical, it includes various churches from around the area. We take turns in doing the service and we often get up to 100 people attending. In the past we hosted three services, however now it’s just the one morning one.”

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Restore Ship plan success ENTHUSIASTIC residents snapped up facts about a unique campaign to bring back an Aldwick pub.

Hundreds of copies of the prospectus for the community fundraising scheme for THe Ship Inn were collected by those who went along to its launch events opposite the pub and at Rose Green.

Among those who will be investing in the new venture is Aldwick resident Sarah Bodigian-Sharpe.

She said: "I will be buying some shares.

I have lived here since 1990 and I used to drink at the pub when I was 17.

"It used to be a lovely pub and I just think it will be good for the community to have a good meeting place. It will bring people together and is within walking distance for a lot of people."

Her friend, fellow Aldwick resident Bridget Baxter, said: "I will be reading the prospectus. I moved to this area 16 years ago and it's important to have a nice pub.

"You can see by how many people are here on a Saturday morning how many of them feel the same.

"It will be nice to have a pub which is closer than the ones in Nyetimber."

THe Ship Inn share issue gives people the chance to invest upwards of £100 to turn the empty building back into a pub with a restaurant.

It has been launched by the Aldwick Community Society Ltd. Its chairman, Roger Beam, who also chairs the Friends of THe Ship Inn, said: "As far as I am aware, this is the first time in this country that a campaign has been launched to turn a former shop which replaced a pub back into a pub."

It is hoped £500,000 will be raised through the share issue to buy the freehold of the Aldwick Street building. Refitting the building will cost an extra £300,000.

THe share issue is open until April 18 and must raise £450,000 to enable the project to go ahead. If it fails, investors will be refunded their money.

An ale house on the site dates back more than 200 years. But the pub was closed by its then operator, Enterprise Inns in 2014.

It became a convenience store but that also shut some three years ago.

It has since stood empty but Tescoowned One Stop Stores wants to open a store there.

Mr Beam said he was 'pretty confident' the share issue would succeed.

"We only need 1,250 people to invest £400 each and we will have reached our target," he said. "THe share prospectus has been flying off the table.

"We will be out during the week as well as well as next weekend and we have 3,000 copies to distribute. We want everyone in Aldwick to know about this share issue.

"If we reach our target, the community will own the pub and the community will run it."

It is intended the pub will be open from morning coffee to last orders and will act as a hub for clubs and societies as well as drinkers and diners.

An open day about the plans will be held from 7pm-9pm next Wednesday at the Aldwick Parish Council offices in Pryors Lane. THe share prospectus is available from Tudor News, Aldwick Street; Post Office, Rose Green Road; and Craigweil News, Barrack Lane.

Club's next meeting is set to continue success of venture VE DAY will be among the subjects covered in the next meeting of a club in Bognor Regis.

April's session of the 2 O'clock Club at the town's Regis Centre will feature a humorous talk by Tony and Lizzie Gilks called THe Way We Were.

A Regis Centre spokesman said: "Tony and Lizzie will have lots of artefacts and stories to tell the audience, many of which will spark memories of Britain at the end of the Second World War and shortly afterwards. "THis will be a fascinating and amusing afternoon."

THe 2 O'clock Club is proving a great

success in its initial months after it was launched to provide community afternoon entertainment.

THe object of the events is to provide a range of quality entertainment, which includes cabarets, talks, choirs and specialist acts.

THis month's meeting saw the audience overwhelmed by the superb voice of Mitchell Armstrong. His variety of songs included many from West End musicals.

THe club meets on the first Tuesday monthly. Tickets cost £5.50 and £3.50 concessions and include a hot drink and biscuit.

He said the painting was a form of the anti-social behaviour which occurred in the town centre.

"Graffiti has reared its head hugely in the town in the last four or five weeks.

"We are coming up to the main part of the year for this town, which is the tourist season, and I - for one - don't want the town looking like it does now.

"Visitors who see it looking like this, and the anti-social behaviour occurring, will not be coming back," he said.

Cllr Steve Goodheart, deputy town mayor, said: "THe issue is very much at the forefront of councillors' minds now.

"We will be pressing to make it happen quickly, if that's feasible."

Town Force was set up 21 years ago to help to remove the graffiti which then blighted the town. Recently, West Sussex County Council helped to fund the work.

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Town councillors are to debate joining a deal with the business improvement district (BID) board to ensure the spray paint eyesores are painted over.

Policy and resources committee members will have the matter on the agenda at their meeting on March 30.

Deputy town clerk Sarah Norman said: "THe BID have been approached and this will be coming back to the committee at the end of this month.

"THe BID will be funding the work in their area. It will be up to the town councillors to discuss how much further they want to go."

If agreement was reached at the meeting, action could be taken as soon as April 1, she said. THe work will be carried out by the town's council Town Force team.

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` New deputy mayor CLLR John Barrett (LD, Hotham) has been put forward as the next Bognor Regis deputy town mayor.

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Swimmers are on top of the world CHURCHGOERS in Bognor Regis have achieved 'summit' special.

THey swam the same distance as climbing Mount Everest some 13 times to raise money for Shore Community Church's new wellbeing cafe.

THe 52 swimmers completed 4,410 lengths of the Arun Leisure Centre's pool for a total of 110,250m, or 68.50 miles.

In comparision, Mount Everest is 8.848m high, or just under 5.5 miles.

Church press officer Simon Whitehead said: "THe goal of this year's swimathon was to raise funds for a new wellbeing cafe and refurbish some facilities and lounge.

"When open alongside the church, these will attract visitors participating in the many groups that are currently held each week."

THe swimathon was the third to be held by the church, also known as Bognor Regis Baptist Church. THe previous two saw 44 and 36 miles completed.

THe event was held on the past two Saturdays. THe second session saw deputy town mayor, Cllr Steve Goodheart, visit the poolside and chat to some of the swimmers.

"Mr Goodheart made the comment he would like to visit the wellbeing cafe when it is open and meet the organisers soon," said Simon.

"We would also like to extend this invite to the current town mayor, Phil Woodall."

THe final amount raised by the swim is yet to be known. More details about the refurbishment from: Julie Passmore, the church administrator, at: 01243 821891 or: office@theshorecommunity.church

Arun's latest A27 backing RENEWED backing for one of the Arundel A27 bypass options has been given by Arun District Council.

Its leader, Cllr Dr James Walsh, said it was committed to the magenta route put forward by Highways England.

He re-affirmed the council's decision last October in response to the latest consultation by the government agency.

As reported, Highways England started the fresh round of consultations, which ended on March 1, after several errors were found in the technical documents which accompanied the original reports.

Cllr Dr Walsh and Nigel Lynn, Arun's chief executive, held a conference call with Highways England about the

current report.

A report by Mr Lynn given to the council's cabinet on Monday said: "THe leader of the council concluded...that many of the corrections were technical in nature and did not materially impact on the previous decision to support the magenta routes made by the council at its meeting on October 10, 2019.

"It was noted that, whilst the changed area of 'impacted woodland' for each option had decreased for three of the options (cyan, biege and crimson), the magenta route remains as the second lowest impact of all the options."

THe cabinet endorsed Cllr Dr Walsh's action in backing the magenta option.

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Iron Age comes alive for visitors to first day about oldest man in area THOUSANDS of years of history were brought to life at the site of North Bersted’s most famous person.

THe initial community day was staged to mark the installation of an information panel about THe Mystery Warrior.

THe panel about the fighting man is located on the spot where the grave of North Bersted Man was found – between the current Bersted Park Community Centre and a children’s play area.

It is a location which has become famous across the world of archaeology and has put the area on the map of those interested in the Iron Age period.

Bersted Parish Council’s chairman, Cllr Brian Knight, officially marked the panel’s arrival at the special day last Saturday.

He said: “THe Mystery Warrior, who dates to around 50BC in the Late Iron Age is the most elaborately equipped Iron Age Warrior ever to have been discovered in the UK. “As a long-term legacy of the project, the museum wanted to commemorate the discovery locally and today we are delighted to ‘unveil’ an information plaque about the find.

“As a stand here, I think of the people who lived and worked in this area and of the animals that would have roamed around looking for food, water and shelter all those long years ago.

“THe existence would have meant life without television, the internet, online shopping and no community charge.

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and getting your next meal.”

THe community day was the first of three to be held by Chichester’s Novium Museum to accompany its exhibition about the warrior.

Stephanie THorndyke, the museum’s manager, said: “We’ve had such a great response since the exhibition opened in late January.

“THere have been thousands of visitors and it has attracted people from all over.

THey have from London and beyond as well as from overseas – France, Germany and across Europe,” she said.

“THe Mystery Warrior has gained international recognition throughout the museum community.

“He is one of the most important exhibits we have and he will go on permanent display once the current exhibition ends on September 26.

“What is really interesting for us is that Chichester was important to the Romans and we love to celebrate that. But this discovery pre-dates that and takes us to a time just before the Romans arrived.”

North Bersted Man was discovered in June, 2008, by archaeologist Andy Taylor.

He was working on the site, at the eastern end of the current Lakeland Avenue, for a survey before Berkeley Homes began a major house-building scheme.

“It was a Friday afternoon and we had just stripped the site, as we had been doing across the area, and I found a dark rectangle.

“I thought it must be some sort of grave. So, I covered it up to deal with

it the following week and I started to explore it,” he said.

What came to light was a once in a lifetime discovery. Fine iron bars and pots at one end of the plot, a bronze helmet with the most elaborate openwork crest and a bronze butterflyshaped shield next to it.

THe warrior’s sword was also present in its scabbard along with three tall pottery jars by his head.

“Nothing like the crest has ever been found before and we have nothing to compare it with,” said THames Valley Archaeological Service senior project manager Andy. "I’ve been an archaeologist for 20 years and usually we find bits of broken pottery.”

THe 5ft 7ins-tall Mystery Warrior is believed to have been 45 when he died around 50BC in an area of farmland.

It is likely he had been fighting in the Gallic Wars against Caesar’s invading Roman army as it marched across modern France and Belgium from 5851BC. But it is unknown why he died in North Bersted.

Brothers Charlie Hastings, eight, and Freddie Hastings, six, went to the exhibition with their parents Louise and Jamie Hastings.

Keen historian Charlie said: “I like learning about what life was like in the past. I’m looking forward to seeing the exhibition at the museum.” *See page 12

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` Meet the council RESIDENTS in Bersted will have two chances to meet their councillors next week.

Parish councillors are staging two sessions to find out more about peoples' priorities for the area.

THe first occasion will be from 10am-2pm tomorrow near Royals Cafe at the Royal Parade shopping parade in Chichester Road.

THis will be followed by an indoor event from 7pm-9pm on Monday at THe Robin Hood pub in Shripney Road, Shripney.

A council spokesman said: "Come and meet your councillors who are happy to hear of any issues you may have, provide some useful contacts for Arun District Council and West Sussex County Council and events in Bersted."

` Business units A BURGLAR damaged the key cupboard when a unit at the Arun Business Park in Bognor Regis was burgled. Another unit at the site was also broken into around the same time, February 16, and a mobile phone was stolen. However, it is believed the burglar was disturbed by the premises' alarm.

` Food stolen A LARGE quantity of meat and cash was stolen from a shop in Felpham Road, Felpham, when it was burgled overnight on February 17.

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Decade of building reached

A DECADE of housebuilding at a North Bersted site is to end this year.

Berkeley Homes is nearing the end of its mammoth scheme at Bersted Park.

THe development has created 556 properties so far, with the final phase of homes well under way. It has also become one of the most famous archaeological sites in the country.

THe discovery of the Mystery Warrior's grave from the Iron Age close to the current site of the Bersted Park Community Centre has seen the area become the focus for historical research by world class experts.

THis has prompted a series of community events at the site, which began last Saturday, and an ongoing exhibition at the Novium Museum in Chichester.

Ben Annetts, sales and marketing director at Berkeley Homes, said: "It's hard to believe it has been 10 years since construction began at Bersted Park.

"Living here brings a host of benefits for residents, with facilities such as a primary school and community centre on the development as well as plenty of sporting facilities and leafy parkland on their doorstep too."

It was in autumn 2009 that Berkeley Homes was granted planning approval by Arun District Council for a location which is one of the area's biggest for decades.

Fierce protests had greeted those attempts to build on the land, off the A259 Chichester Road, as well as an earlier scheme as far back as 1990.

But Arun's need to meet government housing targets, and the chance of funds towards a Bognor Regis relief fund, saw the current development get permission.

Berkeley Park's 451 houses and 105 apartments has since become one of the developer's most significant sites.

It has become a community as well as a collection of housing. In 2014, Bartons Primary School was opened, with 221 school places for children from Bersted Park and the surrounding area.

THe same year also saw Berkeley Homes open Bersted Park Community Centre. THe building, in Lakeland Avenue, has brought together residents of all ages through its timetable of children's clubs, exercise classes and exclusive events.

THe centre is run by Freedom Leisure on behalf of Arun District Council.

Centre operations manager Tony Morgan said: "Since opening, Bersted Park Community Centre has gone from strength to strength. Nearly 30,000 local people used the centre last year, benefiting both the local and wider community, and we look forward to welcoming even more in 2020."

"We run a range of activities, including pilates, bounce and roll soft play sessions, pre-school gymnastics, children's parties, and an expansive range of health referral classes. We also host Dizzy Ducklings' preschool play group, various University of the THird Age classes and clubs, evening yoga and pole dancing sessions."

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Dear Editor, IT was with particular interest that I read Andrew Fells' letter on Friday about the potholes in Summerley Lane.

I was driving from the Gribble Inn to the A259 on Colworth Lane on THursday evening when I encountered a large sheet of water.

I was not too concerned as I drive a 4x4. However, half-way through, there was a heavy bang from the front suspension.

Just a little way on, there were two cars parked up and on enquiring if they were OK I was told that both of them were waiting for a breakdown truck having sustained damage from the hidden pothole.

I was concerned for the safety of others so I reported it to police and sent an email to West Sussex highways.

It took an hour. I followed this up with a phone call on Friday to be told two more reports had been received.

THe follow-up email said it could be 10 days before anyone investigated. I

found that I had sustained damage to the wheel rim requiring a new wheel costing over £700.

What an awful waste of money and the lack of urgency shown by highways is appalling.

Andrew blames the problem on 'the authorities'. However, I believe the responsibility lies with the Tory government which has starved local government of cash for years in the name of austerity, a policy which is now being reversed by a Tory government as if they had no responsibility in the first place.

Pot holes in the road are a metaphor for the narrowmindedness of those seeking to shrink the state using the banking crises as an excuse.

In so many areas, lack of funds have, and are, leading to extra costs.

Social care, housing, education, prisons, welfare and the NHS are all where neglect is having a knock-on effect.

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Everyone, without exception, who I speak to will agree that the speed the work is done is very slow and the standard of workmanship hopeless.

A lack of money is the reason given and all repairs are 'temporary', lasting

just weeks, or months if you are lucky.

Interestingly, an inspection cover in Yapton's Main Road next to the village hall belonging to BT has recently been repaired speedily and competently.

West Sussex County Council should take note.

THe system is flawed and needs fixing.

John Larkham, Felpham

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Award for uni lecturer AUTHOR and University of Chichester lecturer Suzanne Joinson has been awarded a prestigious fellowship by National Life Stories at the British Library to unearth the little-known history of three Sussex artists.

Ms Joinson will research the legacies of Juliet Pannett, Ann Sutton and Barbara Mullins, all of whom have made significant contributions to the creative and artistic scene of the south of England and beyond.

THe year-long Goodison Fellowship will give her access to the British Library’s oral history collections encompassing hundreds of National Life Stories (NLS) biographical recordings, including interviews with all three women.

Ms Joinson said: "Juliet Pannett, Ann Sutton, and Barbara Mullins were not household names by any means, but they all achieved significant professional success. I believe that in quiet, unsung ways, they have each left an impressive, potentially subversive artistic legacy that resonates today.

"My aim with this fellowship is to delve deep into the archives to celebrate the unique contributions of these impressive

artists. I want to map how their individual stories and works link to a bigger cultural picture and I hope to showcase how the NLS collections are a tremendously impressive, unique resource."

Recipients of the NLS Goodison Fellowship, awarded by National Life Stories at the British Library, are given a £5,000 bursary to increase public knowledge and awareness of oral history.

Fellows receive unique access to the British Library’s oral history collections, among the largest in the world, spanning many aspects of British life, work and culture.

Senior lecturer Ms Joinson, who teaches on the University of Chichester’s creative writing BA and MA courses, is herself an award-winning writer and frequent contributor to the New York Times and Guardian.

Her novel, A Lady Cyclist's Guide to Kashgar, was named as the Observer’s book of the year and translated into 16 languages.

For more about Suzanne and the creative writing degrees she leads at the University of Chichester, visit: chi.ac.uk/ creativewriting

f The fire service say to take care not to fall asleep when smoking

Smoking in bed FIREFIGHTERS are urging residents about the dangers of smoking in bed or on comfortable furniture after a rise in the number of smoking-related fires.

Latest figures from the service show that in the last five years smoking related fires had increased by 52 per cent in the county.

Crews are now spreading the message #DontSnoozeAndSmoke in a bid to prevent further fires as a result of smoking.

Head of prevention for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, Nicki Peddle, said: “In addition to the health risks, smoking is a major cause of fires, particularly for those who are over 65 and living alone.

“If you know a smoker who isn’t ready to quit, and you want to help them reduce the risks, encourage them to get out of their comfortable space when they smoke if they are able to and if not to consider vaping as an alternative.”

During 2018/19 the service saw an increase particularly in Crawley, Bognor Regis and Worthing of smoking-related fires.

Other tips include: • Make sure cigarettes are completely put out • Take care not to fall asleep when smoking • Never smoke near flammable liquids or creams • If you can, try not to smoke indoors altogether • Consider buying child-resistant lighters and match boxes • Make sure you have a working smoke detector installed in your home Residents can book a free safe and well visit today, a crew will come to your home and to offer advice, and where appropriate, fire detection equipment free of charge. Visit: bit.ly/SafeAndWellWS

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Pothole repairs are 'not up to standard' TEMPORARY pothole repairs in West Sussex have not been of a good enough standard over the past three months, councillors have been told.

In January, teams from Balfour Beatty dealt with 2,400 repairs but Matt Davey, the county council’s director of highways, said the firm was ‘probably not’ achieving the standards needed.

Mr Davey told a scrutiny committee meeting on THursday: “We have been in conversation with the contractor about why we’ve got to that state and what we can do about that.”

With Balfour Beatty recently awarded a new contract with the council, Mr Davey added: “We want to start on April 1 with a clear understanding between ourselves and the contractor that these are the standards we’re expecting and this is what we want to see in terms of the quality that’s delivered.”

Questions were asked about the ongoing use of temporary repairs to deal with potholes – only for those repairs to fail following rainfall or frost.

Cllr Dr James Walsh said he was ‘shocked’ when told that no substantial changes would be made to the way potholes were repaired or the materials used.

He said he knew of potholes that had been repaired more than half a dozen times but still crumbled.

THe meeting was told repair teams had been increased from eight to 12 to help deal with the ongoing problems – but Cllr Dr Walsh asked whether that was enough.

He said: “It clearly isn’t enough at the moment because the situation is actually much worse this year – and last

year was worse than the year before.

“It’s a growing problem each winter and so we’ve got to do something.”

Describing the ‘perfect’ roads seen on a recent holiday to South Africa, Cllr Dr Walsh said: “It is a scandal that we cannot keep our roads from deteriorating to THird World standards in this country.

“We’ve got to do something about it nationally, as well as in West Sussex.”

Mr Davey said the teams would deal with 35,000 repairs over the coming year and pointed out there had been ‘a significant reduction’ in the highways budget over the last ten years.

He added: “THe public’s perception is they would love everything to be fixed to a very high standard very quickly.

“It would be great if we could do that but even if I was given an unlimited budget – and I’m not – I still wouldn’t be able to guarantee that every single pothole and every single defect would be fixed to a very high standard within the timeframes that members of the public demand – and to an extent the county council demands in terms of response times.

“In a lot of cases we have no option but to accept that defects are repaired on a temporary basis in order that the highway is immediately made safe.”

Reporting more calls than ever from the public since Christmas, he acknowledged: “THe quality of the temporary repairs, certainly over the last three months, has not been to the standard that we would accept.”

Report by Karen Dunn, local democracy reporter

f Pip Turner senior and Joe Turner with silverware

Turner's crowned Britain's best pie makers yet again

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk DELIGHTED master baker Phil Turner and his team are celebrating after being crowned king of pies again at the worldrenowned British Pie Awards.

West Sussex firm Turner's Pies saw their mouth-watering top rump steak and stilton pie scoop the supreme champion award -- which makes it the UK's favourite 'pie of pies'. THe business also collected a clutch of other gongs.

Phil, managing director of Turner's Pies, has been forced to draft in extra staff to cope with the huge demand following the unparalleled success at the event in Melton Mowbray last week that saw them beat off stiff competition from 160 producers with almost 900 entries.

THrilled Phil, who heads up four stores throughout West Sussex, including Chichester and Bognor Regis, said: "It's an unbelievable honour and we are

absolutely ecstatic at being recognised for creating the best pie in the land. We knew the pie we submitted was special and thought it had a very real chance of winning -- but to actually walk off with the title is fitting for all the hard work the team here put in to excelling every day.

"And of course, our continued success and popularity means there is even more demand for our products. THe shops are busier than ever but what is so encouraging for us is that our pies by post service means we can serve people from all over the country.

"We've brought in more staff to help with the workload with our piesbypost. com website inundated with orders. We deliver the freshly baked pies, nationwide, directly to the customer's door with pies by post. Since winning, we've had orders from everywhere from Preston to Penzance and from Falkirk to Faversham!"

Chief judge Colin Woodhead hailed

the pie for its appearance and crimping on the edge and golden bake. He said: “THe pastry had an even thickness, with a crunchy rich texture. THe filling was well balanced between meat and cheese which gave a subtle taste and the meat, though tender, still having bite. Overall, a cracking pie!”

Dr Matthew O’Callaghan, British Pie Awards organiser, said: “Turner’s of Sussex certainly know how to make an excellent pie. THey won supreme champion in 2018 with their steak and ale pie and now they’ve done it again, but this time with Stilton cheese. Cheese in pies was a winning formula this year, appearing in five winning classes.

“Besides winning the supreme champion or ‘pie of pies’ title, Turner’s also won three highly commended awards, three golds, four silvers and two bronzes. With their record, they are indisputably Britain’s best pie maker.”

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Dame Julia's support for centre AN International Women’s Day event has celebrated one of the most inspiring organisations in Bognor Regis.

Taking place at the Regis Centre in Belmont Street, Bognor Regis’ women’s centre, My Sisters’ House, organised a special event to show appreciation for the groups in and around the town who are encouraging women.

Last Friday's event was made even more memorable thanks to a very special guest. Dame Julie Walters, the centre’s patron, attended the event.

She said: “I feel privileged to be here, well I feel privileged to be here full stop actually, but I feel privileged to be here today, and the reason I’m here, is because of Julie Budge. Because of her I’m patron of My Sisters House and that in itself is a privilege.

“She is indomitable, she is just amazing in what she has done, and her fantastic team are so inspiring.

“THe most inspiring thing was when I visited the centre when it opened, was to sit with some of these wonderful courageous survivor warrior women, they are what I found so inspiring. When Julie asked me to be the patron, I said you’re joking, of course.”

THe event was made up of a variety of stalls and tables offering information and advice from a range of local groups, including representatives from the centre itself.

Michelle Landvogt-Dunham, a volunteer at the centre, said: “Today is to celebrate international women’s day so we can bring the community together.

“We’ve got different groups here so that we can give out any information needed.

“I first came to My Sisters’ House through the confidence workshops and

through that I became part of the team.

“I think today has been brilliant, we’re expecting people all through the day.

It’s great meeting the different women within the community and getting the word out about My Sisters’ House and our work has been amazing.”

One of the representatives present on the day was Catherine Hobson, from Home Start. “We work in partnership with My Sisters’ House,” she said.

“We support families with children under five years old. When we have a mum come to us needing some support with her children, we often suggest that she could benefit from coming to the centre so we would make contact with a member of staff and maintain that communication through the whole process to ensure it is effective.

“It’s always great to see colleagues from other offices and businesses and link up with them. Julie’s work always brings lots of people in. It’s always great having members of the community here and just talking to people.

“We are still fighting inequality.

For Home Start it’s a day to celebrate the achievements of our women and that can mean a lot of things, from the big achievements like Julie opening the women’s centre, or every year that goes by that we’re still here and doing a good job.”

No one was more pleased

with the successful day than the founder of My Sisters’ House, Julie Budge.

Julie said: “We were delighted to welcome our first patron, Dame Julie Walters, attend our International Women’s Day event this year in Bognor Regis.

“It is an important day in the calendar in terms of shouting about women’s rights, the inequality, the trials, tribulations and persecutions going on across the world and her support enables us to be loud out there !

“We feel certain she will be back and has asked us for a day in the centre. I am proud to be acknowledged by her and I would urge women to raise their voice, make that difference. By working together we can change the landscape for women who need help.”

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CHICHESTER CINEMA AT NEW PARK

March 13-19

PARASITE, making Oscars history as first foreign language best picture winner and gathering three other Oscars, has also won 150+ awards around the world. South Korean director Bong Joon Ho fuses home-invasion thrills with a searing critique of social inequality in this riproaring unmissable con-family comedy. The warfare between the haves and the have-nots is kicked off with the dirt-poor Kim family son who obtains a job as tutor to the son of the rich Park family under false pretences, the first step to install the entire Kim clan into their household. Expect terrific performances and the shifting tone of the class divide.

Sorry We Missed You is Ken Loach’s modernday societal look at the gig economy foisted on workers who include Ricky, a delivery driver and his wife Debbie, a carer, and if they can avoid getting into debt. Loach, buzzing from the past success of I, Daniel Blake, is having the time of his life. Don't miss this. You'll be sorry if you do.

Back by popular demand is The Two Popes, starring Jonathan Pryce and Anthony Hopkins as popes Benedict and Francis forging a new path for the Catholic church, and Harriet, the extraordinary story of slavery and transformation

by Harriet Tubman into one of America’s greatest unsung heroes on a mission.

This week’s quirkily rattling-good film, Little Joe, will grip you with its genetics-manipulation, and can also be classed as sci-fi, horror, thriller and even comedy. It follows Alice, a single mother who works on a very special red plant and takes one home. Think outsized growth.

Speeding along the streets of Mexico City late at night in Midnight Family, the Ochoa family’s vehicle races towards an injured local while weaving through lines of traffic. But it isn’t just

the clock they are trying to beat in a city where nine million inhabitants have access to less than 45 emergency ambulances. In this powerful documentary, the Ochoas are just another private ambulance in a desperate bid to be the first 'medics' on the scene.

End of Century is a sexy, beguiling reflection on love and the endless possibilities that flow from meaningful connections in Barcelona between Ocho, a 30-something poet and Javi.

The Performance Events this week: Die Fliegende Hollander (Met encore, Mar 15) and Fidelio (ROH Live, Mar 17).

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Comedy, Drama, History Screened at Picturedrome Cinema IN 1970, the Miss World competition took place in London, hosted by US comedy legend Bob Hope. At the time, Miss World was the most-watched TV show on the planet with over one-hundred-million viewers. Claiming that beauty competitions demeaned women, the newly-formed Women's Liberation Movement achieved overnight fame by invading the stage and disrupting the live broadcast of the competition.

Not only that, when the show resumed, the result caused uproar: the winner was not the Swedish favourite but Miss Grenada, the first black woman to be crowned Miss World. In a matter of hours, a global audience had witnessed the patriarchy driven from the stage, and the western ideal of beauty turned on its head.

The film is directed by BAFTA-winner Philippa Lowthorpe (Three Girls) and stars Keira Knightley, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jessie Buckley, Greg Kinnear, Lesley Manville, Keeley Hawes, Rhys Ifans and Phyllis Logan.

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Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller Screened at Picturedrome Cinema BASED on the bestselling comic book, Vin Diesel stars as Ray Garrison, a soldier recently killed in action and brought back to life by the RST corporation. Resurrected as the superhero Bloodshot and reanimated by the army of nanotech pumping through his veins, Ray is reborn as an unstoppable force – stronger than ever and able to heal himself instantly. But in controlling his body, the suspicious corporation has sway over his mind and memories. Now, Ray doesn't know what's real and what's not – but he's on a mission to find out.

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SET IN a suburban fantasy world, Disney and Pixar’s Onward introduces two teenage elf brothers, Ian and Barley Lightfoot, who embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there.

On Ian’s 16th birthday, he and his older brother, Barley, receive a wizard’s staff bequeathed to them by their late father with instructions for a visitation spell that will bring their dad back to life for 24 hours.

But when the spell to bring their dad back from the dead fails and they only resurrect his legs, the two brothers must embark on an adventure with their dad’s bottom half to find a source of magic to complete the spell.

Having proven their charm and comradery in Marvel’s sweeping cinematic universe, Tom Holland and Chris Pratt team up to lend their vocal talents to Disney and Pixar’s vibrant world of magic and mystery.

Directed by Dan Scanlon and produced by Kori Raethe – the team behind Monsters University – Pixar Animation’s all-new original feature also features the voice of Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Ian and Barley’s mum, Laurel Lightfoot, and Octavia Spencer as the voice of the legendary Manticore.

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Horror, Thriller Screened at Picturedrome Cinema

FOLLOWING the deadly events at home, the Abbott family must now face the terrors of the outside world as they continue their fight for survival in silence. Forced to venture into the unknown, they quickly realise that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path. Despite their tireless efforts to build a silent retreat in the country and keep their young family safe, Lee (John Krasinski), Evelyn (Emily Blunt), and their two children (Millicent Simmonds and Noah Jupe) were forced to confront the terrifying predators known as the Death Angels during the film's finale.

While this breathtaking battle revealed a weakness in the seemingly impenetrable armour of Earth's new apex predators, that vital information came at a devastating cost. With Lee gone and their once-peaceful retreat in ruins, Evelyn and her children are forced to return to the world from

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This claustrophobic and nail-biting sequel journeys back to the first destructive days of the alien invasion, while also revealing the true toll upon those who managed to stay alive. Cillian Murphy and Djimon Hounsou join the fight for survival as the ravaged communities living in the shadows are revealed.

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events

MUSIC & MEMORIES

AERIAL ADVENTURE

Friday, March 13, 2pm-4pm Regis Centre, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1BL Entry: £3. Hosted by Home Instead. All welcome.

Saturday, March 14, 6pm-9.30pm Regis Gymnastics, 16A Durban Road, Bognor Regis PO22 9QT Cost: £25. Book by calling 07792 148020.

MURDER MYSTERY EVENING

Saturday, March 14, 7.30pm-11.30pm Bognor Regis Town Football Club, Nyewood Lane, Bognor Regis PO21 2TY Tickets: £11.37 at: eventbrite.com in aid of St Wilfrid's Hospice

Friday, March 13, 8pm-11pm Arundel Jailhouse, The Undercroft, Town Hall, Maltravers Street, Arundel BN18 9AP Tickets: £29.50. Book at: arundeljailhouse. co.uk

70s/80s THEMED FUNDRAISER

EXPLORING HERBS

Saturday March 14, 10am-4pm.

Bognor Regis Library, London Road PO21 1DE Free. Drop-in, all ages, everyone welcome

ST LEODEGARS CHURCH CRAFT FAIR

Saturday, March 14, 10.30am-3pm North Mundham Village Hall, School Lane, North Mundham PO20 1LA

EAST WITTERING CRAFT FAIR

Saturday, March 14, 10am-3pm East Wittering Village Hall, St Annes Way, Church Road, East Wittering PO20 8PS Free entry.

CRAFTY PINT MARKET

Saturday, March 14, 11am-4pm The Royal British Legion, 20 Hewarts Lane, Bognor Regis

SPRING BIRD BEHAVIOUR WALKS

Saturday, March 14 & Sunday, March 15, 11.30am or 2.30pm Arundel Wetland Centre, Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB Entry: adult £13.30, child £7.15.

ST PATRICK'S RACEDAY

Saturday, March 14, 1.40pm-5.10pm Fontwell Park Racecourse, Arundel Road, Fontwell BN18 0SY Entry: adults from £20, accompanied under-18s free.

SPRING SHOW

Saturday, March 14, 2pm-4.30pm St Mary's Centre, Grassmere Close, Felpham PO22 7NU Organised by Felpham & Middleton Horticultural Society. Traditional show plus stalls, all welcome to exhibit and visit.

APULSTOCK PARTY NIGHT

Saturday, March 14, 6pm-9pm Barnham Community Hall, Yapton Road, Barnham PO22 0AY. Entry: free.

talks

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Friday, March 13, 7.45pm Chichester Jazz Club, Pallant Suite, 7 South Pallant, Chichester PO19 1SY Tickets: £15 at: thenovium.org or The Novium, Tower Street, Chichester, call 01243 775888.

Monday, March 16, 7.30pm Arundel Museum BN18 9PA Entry £8. Book at: arundelmuseum.org

Until September 26, 10am-5pm, except Sundays.

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

FREDDIE GAVITA QUINTET

Wednesday, March 18, 6.30pm-8.30pm Luckes Cafe, 69 North Street, Chichester PO19 1LP Entry: £15. With herbalist Steve Taylor, all welcome.

MAKING YOUR MARK - UKELELE SESSIONS

Tuesday, March 17 & 18, 10.30am The Selsey Club, Coxes Road, Selsey PO Free entry. Call 07751 594285.

BREW FOR THE FEW

Wednesday, March 18, 10.30am-12.30pm RAFA, 19 Waterloo Square, Bognor Regis PO21 1SU

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CHOIRFEST 2020

Saturday, March 14, 7.30pm, Sunday, March 15, 2.30pm Alexandra Theatre, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1BL Tickets: £8 at: alexandratheatre.co.uk or 01243 861010.

Saturday, March 14, 7.30pm Chichester Golf Club, Hunston PO20 1AX Entry: £10 at: chichestergolf.com

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MYSTERY WARRIOR: THE NORTH BERSTED MAN

THE LUCKY JACKS

DEREK NASH - SAXOPHONIST

Friday, March 13, 8.30pm La Havana Bar, 3 Little London, Chichester PO19 1PH Entry: £12.

WAYNE WOODWARD

Saturday, March 14, 8.30pm-11.30pm The Bear Inn, 237 Pagham Road, Pagham PO21 3QB Free entry but tickets must be booked at venue.

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ROYAL OPERA HOUSE - FIDELIO LIVE

Tuesday, March 17, 7.15pm Picturedrome, 51 Canada Grove, Bognor Regis PO21 1DW Tickets: £15.

HYPERDRIVE - IRON TYGER GALA CONCERT

Saturday, March 14, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms, North Street, Chichester PO19 1NH Tickets: £20 at: thenovium.org or call 01243 775888.

AMANDA COOK - GUITAR

Saturday, March 14, 7.30pm Recital Hall, 46 Sudley Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1ER Tickets: £15 at: westsussex.org

HAYDN'S THE CREATION SANDGATE SINGERS

Saturday, March 14, 7.30pm Arundel Cathedral, London Road, Arundel BN18 9AY Tickets: £20, in aid of Love Your Hospital.

SWEENEY TODD

Saturday, March 14, 9pm The Hothampton Arms, 49-51 London Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1PR

80s NIGHT

Saturday, March 14, 8pm The QE2, 3 The Steyne, Bognor Regis PO21 1TX

OFFICIAL SECRETS

Thursday, March 19, 7.30pm Town Hall, High Street, Selsey PO20 0RB Entry: £5

JOE BUTT

Sunday, March 15, 3pm The Seal, 3 Hillfield Road, Selsey PO20 0JX

comedy

COMEDY HYPNOSIS SHOW WITH ADAM NIGHT

CUNARD HISTORY & GLAMOROUS STARS - STEVE HERRA

Friday, March 13, 9pm The Southdowns, 133 Felpham Way, Bognor Regis PO22 8QJ

WEDDING & EVENTS FAYRE

Sunday, March 15, 10am-4pm Jubilee Hall, Elmer Road, Middleton-onSea PO22 6EH. Free entry.

GAMES AT THE LIBRARY

music

ELVIS TRIBUTE LIVE

Sunday, March 15, 4pm The QE2, 3 The Steyne, Bognor Regis PO21 1TX

LA FOLIE CONSORT SPRING CONCERT

Sunday, March 15, 4.30pm Boxgrove Priory, Boxgrove PO18 0EE Tickets: £15.

KASSIA TRIO

Tuesday, March 17, 1.10pm Chichester Cathedral, West Stret, Chichester PO19 1PX Free entry.

BRENT HUTCHINSON

Sunday, March 15, 5pm The Hothampton Arms, 49-51 London Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1PR

ONE 4 THE ROAD TRIO

Sunday, March 15, 5pm The Lion, Nyetimber Lane, Pagham PO21 3JX

SELSEY FOLK & MUSIC CLUB

Wednesday, March 18, 7.30pm The Selsey Club, Coxes Road, Selsey PO20 9AN Entry: £3.

To include your events in What's On This Week email: entertainment@sussexpost.co.uk

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REYNOLDS CHARITY QUIZ

Wednesday, March 18, 7pm Bognor Regis Town Football Club, Nyewood Lane, Bognor Regis PO21 2TY In aid of Livability (Ashley Place) Bognor Regis. To enter a team, call 01243 864745.

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WE ARE at that moment when there is something new blooming every day. Here ove, Bognor at Denmans Gardens, the former home of John Brookes, and renowned landscape designer, the camellias are out, anemones are up and magnolias are bursting into bloom. Pots of primroses and nascent tulips near the tea rooms herald the end of winter.

In this four-acre garden, just off the A27 near the Fontwell roundabout, bird song fills the air and ducks are looking for their nesting grounds. THe fragrance of sweet box and daphnes is literally breathtaking and the osmanthis (two species) is just starting to add its perfume near the walled

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THe Lady Banks rose is budding in the conservatory where the pelargoniums and a myriad of other flowers have been blooming all winter, offering a haven from the chilly breeze.

THis year we’ve also had the extraordinary pleasure of discovering a host of bulbs in places we didn’t plant them and where we have never seen them before. It’s like magic.

It’s not really magic though - the bulbs, predominantly snowdrops and leucojum, have been here for years – decades, really.

Joyce Robinson, who started the garden and lived here for 50 years, a brilliant selftaught horticulturist, loved snowdrops and planted them generously along with other bulbs that are now blooming for the first time in years.

As we have been renovating the garden since 2017, systematically cutting back long-overgrown shrubs and clearing endless colonies of weeds, these intrepid bulbs have begun once again to poke up in places Mrs J. H planted them. Despite being hidden by overgrown trees and bushes, they have endured amazingly.

Last year we saw roses that we had never seen bloom before and that we didn’t know about. Last month we discovered a climbing rose lying prostrate under other shrubs. It has been staked and we look forward to seeing it bloom, too.

Denmans has a broad range of unusual plants that are planted to contrast with each other and to work with the curving, bold lines that John Brookes laid out during his 36 years here. As we renovate, revealing those lines and the sensational structure of the garden, we take pleasure from each new horticultural discovery and greedily search for others – a reward for the painstaking work of restoring this unique and tranquil garden to its former beauty.

And so, despite the endless rain of the past few months, spring has arrived at Denmans Garden.

THere are tables outside in the courtyard for those who want to enjoy their delicious lunch in the fresh air and the plant centre is filled with lovely pots, small statuary and, of course, plants.

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Magic of Irish dance celebrates 25 years

Riverdance Friday, March 20, 7.30pm, Saturday, March 21, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday, March 22, 2.30pm Guildhall, Portsmouth PO1 2AB Tickets: portsmouthguildhall.org.uk TWENTY five years after Riverdance first burst on unsuspecting audiences as a seven-minute interval performance in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1994, it's been reinvented for a major tour.

THis powerful and stirring reflection of traditional music and dance with a modern twist has become a beloved family favourite, celebrated the world over for its Grammy award-winning music and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international

dance.

Composer Bill Whelan has re-recorded his mesmerising soundtrack while producer Moya Doherty and director John McColgan have completely reimagined the groundbreaking show with innovative and spectacular lighting, projection, stage and costume designs.

THe 25th anniversary show catapults Riverdance into the 21st century and will completely immerse the audience in the extraordinary and elemental power of its music and dance. Both new and devoted fans of all ages will once again fall in love with the magic of Riverdance – the original, the best.

THere will be four performances on the main stage at Portsmouth Guildhall, with ticket prices ranging from £44 to £61.

Double cash boost gives festival extra £5,000 DELIGHTED organisers of the Southdowns Folk Festival, now in its eighth successful year, have warmly welcomed a financial boost of £1,500 from the Bognor Regis BID (Business Improvement District) and £3,500 from the nationally-based Joe Strummer Foundation.

THe additional money from the BID will be used to fund the festival`s dance programme plus the Big Seaside Sing and, new for 2020, the Shanty Showdown.

BID chairman Jason Passingham said: "We do not give out loads of grants, but our support for the festival is based on its proven track record in attracting people into the town centre and creating a great atmosphere that people can enjoy and take part in if they wish in a relaxed and safe environment.

"THe festival really does reach out and involve the whole town and brings a lot of new people to Bognor Regis which all has a very positive impact for local shops, hotels, pubs and other businesses."

Money from the Joe Strummer Foundation will go towards getting even more people involved in music through the platform of the festival as well as extending the life of one of its outreach projects, Making Your Mark, which has been running since June, 2018, with the aim of combating social isolation by learning and playing the ukulele.

Simon Goodale, representing the Joe Strummer Foundation, said: "THe

Classic musical of gamblers and missionary Guys and Dolls Friday, March 20, 7.30pm, Saturday, March 21, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Alexandra Theatre, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1BL Tickets: alexandratheatre.co.uk or call 01243 861010 PROMISING to not just put spring in your step but put spring in your stride, the classic musical Guys and Dolls is coming to Bognor Regis.

Industrial museum background for modern sculptures foundation is all about empowering people through music and the Southdowns Folk Festival and the ongoing Making Your Mark project have shown how this can be successfully achieved. We want to build on this success and get even more people from a whole variety of backgrounds and ages into and enjoying music, improving their skills and confidence thereby creating more positivity and a 'can-do' frame of mind."

Festival chairman Roger Nash added: "We are really grateful to the Bognor Regis BID and the Joe Strummer Foundation for their valued financial backing. THis will enable us to improve and expand the September event as well as giving us a firmer financial footing to continue our musical outreach projects plus helping create an even more positive image for Bognor Regis."

THe Southdowns Folk Festival takes place from THursday, September 17, to the Sunday, in and around Bognor Regis town centre and seafront. It incorporates the Southdowns Ukulele Festival and, new for 2020, the Southdowns Americana Festival.

THere`s more information on all of this at: southdownsfolkfest.co.uk

AMBERLEY Museum is known for its vast collection of industrial heritage objects, reflecting on how our ancestors earned a living in times past, either with their hands or machinery.

In complete contrast, a contemporary sculpture trail for visitors to follow and view the works in a natural outdoor setting has been opened.

Called Transformation and Change, the assembled group of more than 40 modern sculptures will be exhibited throughout the former chalk quarry and lime works in the South Downs National Park. Carefully chosen works have appeared across the 36-acre site, in stark contrast to the museum’s nostalgic industrial backdrop.

Featured artists from across the south of England, who have contributed include Simon Probyn, Kay Singla, Lester Korzilius, Paul Harvey, Ian Marlow, Michael Joseph, Will Spankie, Emma Nicole Straw, Cherie Lubbock, Cliff Palmer and Sarah Blunden.

THe trail can be seen from March 14 to June 28, during the museum's usual winter opening hours of 10am until 4.30pm, Wednesday to Sunday.

Other regular attractions at the museum, which is next to Amberley railway station, include a nature trail and the opportunity for rides on trains and vintage buses as well as the range of exhibit buildings covering topics such as electricity, printing, telecommunications and the cement works.

Special events are held throughout the year and start with Mothers Day on March 22 and a James Bond weekend on March 28 and 29.

For further information, visit the website at: amberleymuseum.co.uk

Frank Loesser’s Tony award-winning 1950 musical ,about high-stakes gamblers Nathan Detroit and Sky Masterson bringing the righteous Save-aSoul missionary Sergeant Sarah Brown into their glamorously seedy world, will be staged by the University of Chichester's Triple THreat THeatre Company.

With one of the country’s leading conservatories of young talent, supported by a professional production team and a West End live band, audiences can look forward to another sparkling show from the team which brought '9 to 5' to the Alexandra THeatre last year.

Directed by Karen Howard, with Damien Delaney’s exuberant choreography, Brady Mould’s rich, expansive sound and Ryan Laight’s stunning design, the company offers an energetic take on the popular musical, which includes the show-stoppers "Sit Down You're Rockin' the Boat" and "Luck Be a Lady Tonight".

Adult tickets for Guys and Dolls cost £14 with concessions at £12 and students at £8.

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Brick Kiln Nursery & Garden Centre Bognor Road, Merston, Chichester PO20 1EJ Tel: 01243 756175 www.brickkilngardencentre.co.uk THE brilliant colours of flowers and vibrant greens of new leaves are a welcome reminder winter is slipping behind us and we can look forward to warmer days enjoying the outdoors.

Whether your garden is a quarter of an acre of grass, an enclosed square of paving and containers or something in between, Brick Kiln Garden Centre has everything to help you get the most pleasure from your special piece of land - and all under one roof.

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THe same level of customer commitment continues inside the garden centre where all types of accessories are on display but customers' eyes are bound to be drawn to the new furniture area with the latest styles and great prices.

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If the water in your garden includes a fish pond, again all the accessories you need, including food and cleaning equipment are available in store and our four-legged friends are well catered for with a wide range for pets plus feeders so you can encourage wild birds to join you in your garden.

THere's so much to browse and buy in this comprehensive garden centre, you'll be glad of a sit-down and refreshments at the airy indoor restaurant, which is open seen days a week. At popular times it's advisable to book, especially when there is live music performed on the stage - donations from these events support a number of charities - and it's dog-friendly, too.

Be prepared for a summer of sunshine and pleasure in your garden with a spring visit to Brick Kiln.

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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.

WORSHIPPERS in Aldingbourne have received permission to carry on using their own shop.

Only One School Global pupils from the Plymouth Brethren, their parents and friend are able to use the convenience store.

THe outlet is run by retailer Campus & Co, and gives all its profits to One School Global. THe company applied for planning approval to be able to carry on using its recently refurbished store next to the Plymouth Brethren meeting hall in Church Road.

Richard Hollands, the agent for the application, said only those with an account at the store could buy goods there. He described the business to Arun District Council’s development control committee last week as a smaller version of a Co-op convenience store.

“Campus & Co stores are set up primarily to assist in the funding of students on One School Global campuses,” he said. “THe store has non-standard opening times when the school bus leaves (for the Hindhead campus) and returns and also for the adjacent meeting hall times.”

Some 50 students from the Bognor Regis area attend the school and about 250 Plymouth Brethren members live around the town.

THe committee unanimously approved the plans. Council planning officer, Simon Davis, the business was not a retail use in planning terms. “It serves a small number of people, most of whom are members of the Plymouth Brethren church so they also make combined journeys to the site,” he said.

WORLD book day was the only thing on the mind of pupils throughout Bognor Regis.

THe national event which took place on March 5 was a huge success at Bartons School in Bersted, pictured above.

Headmistress Kate Powell said: “THe whole school had dressed up today and each class had a theme or a focus author.

“Our book week (we have had book week all week this week) is focused around exploring the books of particular authors so that the children really learn about the style of the author and enjoy reading a variety of books.

“I like the way we do book week at Bartons. We decide on an author and the children take time to explore their different books.

“We promote reading and want the children to read for pleasure all through their lives. If we can get them reading from an early age then that love should stay with them.

“It has worked so well in the past and the parents support it brilliantly.”

Year 6 student Tiah Ellis-Sturdey said: “‘I think that book day is an amazing day to be able to celebrate books and to dress up as book characters. I really enjoy it.”

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EMERGENCY casualties have been helped by Bognor Regis Handbell Ringers.

THe tuneful members raised £1,600 for Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance Trust during a series of fundraising events last year.

THe donation was presented recently and will be used to finance the air ambulance's round-theclock life-saving care.

Pauline Allsopp, the handbell ringers' secretary, said: "We are absolutely delighted to be able to provide these funds, which were £100 more than projected, to support the excellent work of the air ambulance, which is available 365 days a year

VACANT retail space in Bognor Regis could become a pop-up shop and a creative arts centre.

Arun District Council's cabinet has agreed to consider Unit 10 in THe Arcade for the new uses. Its members resolved at their meeting on Monday to spend some £12,000 on renovations to the space to help nurture new businesses.

A report to the cabinet by the council's business development manager, Miriam Nicholls, said pop-up retail schemes had proved successful around the UK. "Unit 10, THe Arcade, has been vacant for some time and is a suitable size for a project such as this.

"THere are, however, some

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across Kent, Surrey and Sussex.

"THis is the third year our group has supported the air ambulance and, to date, we have raised a total of £5,100 for the charity."

THe handbell ringers are continuing to support the air ambulance during 2020.

THey hope to raise a similar amount to assist the charity.

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have supported us throughout 2019 and the members of the group for their ongoing commitment and enthusiasm," said Mrs Allsopp.

THe handbell ringers are pictured below with the cheque for £1,600.

issues with the condition of Unit 10, which are unsurprising given that it is currently being considered for demolition, and some work would be required to bring it up to a suitable standard.

"However, since this is the only suitable vacant unit that the council owns, and vacancy rates are low, the cost of limited renovations should be balanced against the future of the building and the length of time it will be available," she stated.

As well as Arun's ambitions, the Bognor Regis Business Improvement District was keen to provide creative arts space, said Ms Nicholls. Both uses could exist side by side.

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STAFF at Felpham Community College joined in World Book Day by dressing up as their favourite literary characters.

THe school had a wide variety of characters in the classrooms.

THey included Scrooge, Josephine March from Little Women, Mina from Dracula, Maleficent and Alice in Wonderland, pictured below.

THe English department also hosted a 'shelfie' competition.

Students were encouraged to try to guess what book shelves belonged to which staff.

Jane Constantine, the college's curriculum leader for English, said: "It was lovely to see students four or five deep trying to take part in the 'shelfie' competition.

"Many students were surprised to be taught by Scrooge, Hobbit, Cruella De Vil, Mina Harker and Maleficent among several other literary characters as staff both in and outside the English department took the opportunity to come into school in costume.

"THe day generated great conversations and comments about books, characters and what we should all be reading.

"We look forward to extending our book celebrations into the next year."

FRENCH culture will be to the fore in Aldwick tonight.

THe Gallic influence will be more evident than usual at the Chez Moi restaurant.

THe special occasion tonight and tomorrow will see songstress Aurora Chanson recall the songs of Edith Piaf, Yves Montand, Serge Gainsbourg and other Gallic greats.

Her perfect soprano is matched by the warmth of her stage presence which is sure to charm diners with tickets for her concert.

THe special evenings will reinforce Chez Moi's reputation as a piece of France transplanted into Aldwick Road.

Its chef, Michael Newton-Young, trained with the celebrated Roux family and has worked in restaurants and hotels in Paris, London and the home counties.

His experience led in 2009 to his being made a Master of Culinary Arts, the catering equivalent of the Oscars and France's highest award for chefs.

Pictured below are Chez Moi proprietor, Nathalie NewtonYoung, in the shape of Le Coq Sportif, persuading student Colin Crouch that talking French is as easy as eating croissants.

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

Tips to help to protect against corona virus www.denisekelly.co.uk Tel: 07730671436 Email: denise@ thewellbeingcompanyltd.com EVERY day, the news spreads about the dangers of corona virus. I can’t help wondering if the fear is as bad as the virus itself.

You have to remember that for the majority of healthy people, it should be no problem to shake off. I have written about our immune systems so many times over the last few months in connection with this virus, and, honestly, my biggest advice right now is to keep yourself as strong as possible.

THe obvious thing you can do is to stay calm. It’s not just about the food that goes into the body, although that is an essential part of keeping the immune system strong. Meditation for just five minutes per day helps to keep you grounded and reduces cortisol in the body. Make sleep a priority as rest allows your body to rebalance overnight. Exercise in the fresh air, as getting enough daylight is a great immune boost, and feed your soul with nourishing whole foods.

I have chosen four specific superfoods that I think will be helpful for you to add into your daily regime to keep your body fully functioning. THink of these superfoods as your insurance policy!

You can add to a smoothie, or a juice, or simply sprinkle on your breakfast porridge. It doesn’t really matter how you take it, but it will support your body and boost your immunity in these stressful times.

1. Hemp protein powder is a highquality plant-based protein that contains 20 amino acids, the building blocks of protein. Protein is crucial for developing, growing

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and maintaining muscles, tissues and vital organs. It also helps boost metabolism and creates better body strength. Have two teaspoons per day of the powder, for a maintenance dose.

2. Pea Protein Powder - Protein is such an important nutrient to support the body, but most of our sources aren’t always the best. Meat and eggs come with saturated fats, extra calories, and cholesterol. Plus, animal products can be pretty hard on the kidneys.

THey can also cause issues, and have been known to cause bloating, gas, and other digestive disturbance. Soy is an allergen and contains estrogenmimicking compounds that can mess with hormones. Even a slight change in hormones can cause problems in the body. Pea protein is a high-quality protein and a great source of iron, which is essential to keep the body healthy. It can aid muscle growth; help protect heart health and gives the body extra strength. Take two teaspoons per day for a maintenance dose.

3. Maca - THis root is a nutrient powerhouse! It is high in protein, fiber, vitamin C, copper, iron, potassium, B6, and manganese. Maca is also a good source of riboflavin and niacin. THe amino acids profile in maca may be behind the exceptional health benefits. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, and every cell in the body needs them. Maca also contains adaptogens which help the body respond better to stress and illness while they gently restore balance. Where the caffeine in coffee boosts energy and stress the adrenal glands, the nutrients in Maca boost energy and support the adrenals!

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You have to remember that for the majority of healthy people, corona virus should be no problem to shake off

IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT THE FOOD THAT GOES INTO THE BODY, although that is an essential part of keeping the immune system strong

regulating cortisol, which is our major stress hormone. Take one to two teaspoons per day for a maintenance dose.

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function by supplying you with a healthy dose of powerful antioxidants. You could also add a little black pepper to the mix as it is said to help absorption of turmeric. Have two to three teaspoons per day for health protection.

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Coordinator for a local/countywide support group – PMRGCAuk The charity, PMRGCAuk, mainly through support groups, helps sufferers of the autoimmune conditions Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Polymyalgia Rheumatica causes inflammation of the large muscles resulting in increasing pain and stiffness, only controlled by long term use of steroids. Giant Cell Arteritis causes inflammation of the temporal head arteries which can cause blindness if not diagnosed quickly, and also treated with high doses of steroids.

They are looking for an enthusiastic positive person with experience in managing a group of people to coordinate and lead, initially, the Chichester PMRGCAuk support group. An interest in the conditions would be helpful but not essential. You will ideally be: sympathetic, positive, organised, tolerant, and energetic, with a sense of humour and basic computer skills.

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By Sylvia Endacott

Brewers have called time on many town pubs The buildings survive with a variety of new uses OCCASIONALLY, I write about public houses in the town, sometimes it is about pubs that have been converted or just closed up.

I have remarked that for many people a public house or inn is often used as a method of providing directions to the pedestrian or motorist, which can prove difficult when these premises change their names, or the premises change their use. How many can you remember?

Looking at our High Street for changes, one major change was that of the York Inn, which was situated on the site which, in 1984, became THe Body Shop and is now Cubitt and West.

Originally built in 1830 as a ‘Post House,’ in 1839, it was described as a wine cellar and owned by James Smith, the owner of York House, which was situated next door. THen it became a public house and was decorated in glazed green tiles in the style of Brickwoods Brewery, many of which have survived the changes to its present use.

Other premises have existed in some of our smaller side streets. Let us look at the Coach and Horses in Bedford Street. THe land was formerly owned by Sir Richard Hotham but was purchased in 1820 by James Tomsett from South Bersted who constructed the house.

It continued as a public house until 1979

when it closed to make way for many changes that were planned in the vicinity.

However, it wasn’t demolished until 1996 and today this site is occupied by two small warehouses which face the back of New Look, while overlooking the car park of Morrison’s.

Another site that was hidden away is that of THe Crown, situated in Manor Place behind the Royal Hotel. Some reports claim that this was one of the oldest in the town, while others shown in this article show the facts to be different.

It was built about 1830 and again owned by the Bersted family of Tomsett and it is believed that it was the haunt of sailors and smugglers.

Before the First World War, it was used by the Coach and Horses Club, which consisted of a group of gentlemen who met socially. While it closed for a couple of years at the end of the 1970s, it reopened and continued for a number of years. It finally closed and was renovated and transformed into flats.

If we travelled from Chichester Road along Victoria Drive to Aldwick, we could at one time have stopped at the Victoria Hotel, which was situated on the junction with Aldwick Road.

THe earliest records of this hotel date from 1870. THe local architect, Arthur Smith, constructed the hotel when many other developments were taking place in the area. It

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was finally closed in 1990 and demolished to make way for the current block of flats.

What about THe Ship Inn in Aldwick, which is now closed and currently the subject of great discussion with local residents who would like it to return to a public house?

Plans are around for its re-opening, again as a small supermarket.

Another almost hidden public house was the Prince of Wales, which was first recorded as a beer house from 1851.

THat used to be visible by the side of the flyover with quite a detailed history, but this closed in 2017 and the property is now in private ownership minus all external reminders of its bygone use.

What about the Rising Sun on the Chichester Road, once named Stamps, where from the 1880s it attracted visitors to view the large collection of stamps that adorned both walls and furniture as part of a bet?

Next it became the Rising Sun. THis premises has now been converted into a Tesco store.

Another change along the Chichester Road, concerns the White Horse, which was sold in 2010 by its brewery.

It opened as a free house for a short time before opening in 2013 as the children’s nursery it is today. THese two premises in particular have retained their external features.

THe Richmond Arms in London Road, near to the old crossing of the railway lines, was threatened with closure in 2019 and the building of a block of flats. THis didn’t occur, and the premises are open.

Another site that we should look at was once

called the Queen Victoria and was situated in South Bersted. On one of the end walls there used to be a tablet dated 1792 with the initials B.N.S. By 1842 it was known as a beer and lodging house and owned by one of the brewers from Chichester, and for a time it was known as THe White Horse.

THe name was changed around 1860s but eventually, because of legislation and other local changes, it ceased to be a public house and became a private residence in 1978.

Looking further afield we should consider THe Southdowns in Felpham. At one time on this corner site of the main road the weary traveller could have visited the Brewers Arms, which was said to have dated from the 18th century.

However, this building was closed and demolished to make way for a new construction next door, that of the Southdowns, in 1923. It was considered that a more modern public house was needed at that end of the village.

Looking around the town we find that there would appear to have been a period when a number of licensed premises opened. In particular, there seemed to be quite a surge of new premises in the 1830s.

THen, for whatever reasons, the use of many declined before the First World War, when their licences were not renewed.

THis is just a snapshot of some of our past drinking houses. It is interesting to surmise how many of today’s public houses will have a tale or history to be recounted by future local historians?

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Chi aiming to 'sneak' into a play-off place MILES RUTHERFORD says if Chichester City can secure a playoff spot it will cap an “absolutely fantastic” season.

But he admits he does not know if another promotion would be a good thing for the club in the short-term.

Chichester eased to a 3-1 victory over Sevenoaks Town last Saturday but had their game with Haywards Heath postponed on Tuesday night.

THey sit sixth in the table, six points off the last play-off position with three games in hand on Herne Bay who occupy the last spot.

Boss Rutherford told THe Post: “We are looking now to just sneak into the play-offs.

“We shall see how we end up as we do have some tough games in the run-in.”

Chi only won promotion to the BetVictor South East from the Southern Combination Football

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premier this season but could now be eyeing successive jumps up the footballing pyramid.

Rutherford concedes Chi’s success has been something of an eye-opener, even to him and the rest of his management team.

He said: “We did not really add more then three or four players to the squad which came up from the County League.

“Most of the squad were playing County League before but we have had a great season.

“We shall just keep it going and if we end up in the play-offs it will be an absolutely fantastic season.”

THeir return to form in the league follows a dip after an incredible FA Cup run earlier in the campaign which ended at Tranmere Rovers in the second round.

THe finances from that cup success will underpin the club at this level for another couple of

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seasons.

THe danger is another promotion could stretch the squad’s resources.

Rutherford said: “As a club, of course we would go as far as we can but I don’t know whether it would be the right thing for Chichester City at this moment but it is something we would just have to get on with.

“If we were to go up again I don’t know if we are financially in a position to do so but we’d just have to get on with and see where we end up at the end of it.”

He added: “It would be fantastic for the club but it could also be a bad thing, which no one can doubt, because you do not want to overstretch yourself.

“We wouldn’t do that, though, and would not go and spend money that we do not have.”

Rutherford revealed the club are exploring the possibility with the council of having an artificial pitch at Oaklands Park.

Rutherford said: “THings are going on behind the scenes but if that was to happen over the next

couple of years, then we would be in a lot better place.”

Chi, like most clubs, have had a lot of games postponed this season but also struggle for training facilities.

Clubs such as Eastbourne Borough, Worthing and Horsham all have artificial surfaces and have reaped the rewards.

Chi head to 16th-placed Sittingbourne tomorrow boosted by a return to winning ways last Saturday when they sunk Sevenoaks.

After the midweek defeat to Ashford United, Chi responded as goals from Matt Axell, Lloyd Rowlatt and Ryan Davidson secured a fifth win in six games.

Axell curled in a third-minute opener but Frankie Sawyer tapped home a 27th-minute leveller.

Chi went back in front two minutes later when Rowlatt stabbed in after a Josh Clack freekick was parried.

Davidson fired in the third after 78 minutes when the keeper could only block a Clack strike.

Sittingbourne (A) Tomorrow (Saturday March 14), at 3pm

Six of the best as Selsey win SELSEY made the most of their return to action as they battered Oakwood 6-0 in Southern Combination Football League division one.

Daren Pearce’s side have been left kicking their heels like many sides during the wet weather but finally got a game on at the Bunn Leisure Stadium against the relegation battlers.

THe floodgates opened after 19 minutes when Max Davies swivelled and fired home.

James Cowans’ free-kick four minutes before the break doubled the advantage.

Davies added his second five minutes after the restart.

Nine minutes later a Cowans’ free-kick found THeo Bennett, who smashed home to make it 4-0.

Max Davies’ brother, Syd, looked like he might have thrown Oaks a lifeline when he conceded a penalty but the keeper made amends as he saved the spot-kick.

Selsey wrapped up the win with an 81stminute Mike Baker effort and goal from substitute Callum Jefkins with two minutes

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to go.

Selsey are at home to Seaford Town tomorrow (3pm KO).

In division two, Bosham go to Worthing

Town (2pm KO).

THe Robins’ game against visitors Angmering Village last Saturday was postponed.

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Hardwell challenges his Lions to roar back after defeat to title chasers KERRY HARDWELL has challenged Pagham to respond to their frustrating 3-0 defeat to Eastbourne Town.

THe Lions were well beaten by promotion chasing Eastbourne Town at Nyetimber Lane after a first-half hat-trick by well-travelled striker Zac Attwood.

THe first half started with an onslaught by the visitors which continued for most of the period.

THe Lions managed a decent attempt at goal in the ninth minute when Toby Funnell smashed a shot just wide of the near post, but it was a rare threat to the Eastbourne goal.

Pagham keeper Jordan Matthews was forced into an excellent 24th-minute save, punching a vicious shot over the bar, but three minutes later an Attwood shot deflected over Matthews’ head.

It was 2-0 in the 41st minute when Attwood crashed home his second from the penalty spot when a rough challenge on the edge of the box was deemed to be inside the area.

Attwood completed his hattrick two minutes later after he shot through a static Lions defence.

Matthews was sent to the sin-bin to cause the home team even more problems and the second half started with Pagham down to ten men and Joe Clarke in goal.

He coped well, though, producing one good save, as did the rest of the defence.

THe Lions slowly started to cause Town a few more problems, although they could not force keeper Chris Winterton into a save.

Lindon Miller worked like a

Trojan up front but received no support and it was not a surprise when he was replaced

by Callum Chalmers.

Kieron Howard also came on for Lukas Franzen-Jones and immediately the fresh legs caused Town a few more problems, though again, no shots on target developed.

Jack Barnes came closest with a 25-yard free-kick which flew wide, and Barnes was involved again in the 78th minute, when he was sent off, alongside Eastbourne sub Tom Vickers, following a scuffle on the half-way line.

Hardwell said: “It was a disappointing afternoon’s work from the boys.

"After the midweek win away at Lingfield, I said our firsthalf performance was one of the best I’d seen since being at the club. However, Saturday's first-half performance was no doubt the worst I had seen.

“THat is so frustrating as we told the lads pre-match there is no room for complacency at Pagham as we are looking to finish as high as possible but we lacked the hard work passion and desire we've shown in recent months.

“Our shape was all over the place and we conceded two really soft goals, something I hope Jordan Matthews won’t be happy about.

“We asked for a reaction at half-time and we certainly got that with the majority of the second half being played in Eastbourne’s half without really creating too much but the damage was done in the first half.

"We must bounce back on Saturday at home to Little Common.”

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Sportinbrief  Football CHICHESTER City Ladies return to action on Sunday against Oxford United WFC in the Women's National League Southern Premier.

Chi are at home at Selsey's Bunn Leisure Stadium (2pm KO) for the rearranged league encounter.

Samantha Ashton has been voted as the club's new chairperson after Caz Evans stepped down.

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Bognor road trip brings its reward

By Jack Hornibrook sport@sussexpost.co.uk WITH the poor weather persisting and ruling out any home fixtures at Hampshire Avenue, the first team travelled to honour their league fixture against Alresford.

THe Royals were postponed and the third team travelled away to Crawley.

THe first team had a convincing 20-6 victory in a return fixture against opponents who made it much tougher in the first clash of the season when they forced Bognor to battle for a narrow win.

THe backs led the way in the scoring through tries from Elvis Millen, Paddy Burnett and Sam Newcombe.

Fly half Jeremy Newton Young added a conversion and a penalty.

THe forwards created the platform with the likes of man of the match Chris Webb providing strong ball carries and the momentum to unleash the backs.

THe win leaves Bognor fifth in the Hampshire Premier table.

THey have games in hand on the four sides above them.

Bognor are scheduled to be at home tomorrow against Eastleigh II in another rearranged league fixture.

THe third team travelled to Crawley and came away with a 29-10 victory.

Again, the selection team used the opportunity to blood in the youngsters of the club. Charlie Weller made his senior debut while Ethan Teasdale, Harry Smith and James Billingham also featured.

A Colts development team played Petersfield in a friendly and lost 19-7.

Charlie Jays scored the try in a man of the match performance converted by Nathan Chitty.

THe team host Cranleigh RFC Colts on Sunday.

First Team: C. Webb, M. Voigt, T. James, S. Stevens, N. THompson, L. Balchin, A. Knight, J. Burgess (C), S. Newcombe, J. Newton Young, F. Hayes, E. Millen, P. Burnett, C. Hay, L. Decarteret, C. Ali ,J. Foote, F. Burgess.

THird Team: K. Szymanczyk, H. Edwards, C. Pigden, S. Hull, J. Merrett, C. Weller, B. Hopkins, T. Orchard, B. Wilkinson, M. Szulc, E. Teasdale, A. Groome, H. Smith, B. Hares, J. Billingham, N. Baker, M. Reed, M. Matafwali, J. Fisk, H. Fisk, M. Weller, K. Matthews.

The Grizzly's a rum do for Tone Zoners

 Football FORMER Chichester schoolboy Adam Webster says he has enjoyed the challenge of his first season in the Premier League.

Webster, from West Wittering, is preparing for Arsenal's visit to the Amex tomorrow, having good memories of playing the Gunners after scoring against them this season.

Defender Webster scored his second goal for the Seagulls when Albion were 2-1 winners in December at the Emirates.

THe ex-Portsmouth player, a former Chichester High School for Boys student, told the club website: “I knew [the Premier League] would be tough and the margins are fine because of how high the levels are.

"THe team have drawn a lot of games that we could have easily won.

“You need a bit of luck as well and maybe at times this season, we haven’t had that, but we have nine games left and we’ll be doing everything we can to get results on the board.

“We’ve had some tough games, but I’ve enjoyed the challenges of the division.”

 Darts GARY BLACKWOOD shone in the Bognor Friday Benevolent Darts League catch-up week with his performance for Legends against Lamb Shankers. Results: DIVISION ONE - Friary 'Z' 11 Hunston Hares 11; Newtown Amity 10 Little Legends 15; Legends 9 Lamb Shankers 13; Lamb Shankers 10 Legends 8. MOTM: Gary Blackwood (Legends) 18 & 19 darts [27.08 av]; Gary Blackwood (Legends) 21 & 22 darts [23.30 av]; Ian Kewin (Little Legends) 21 & 22 darts [22.98 av]- 1st leg 46 left in 21 darts; Lee Franklin (Friary 'Z') 21 & 23 darts [22.77 av].

DIVISION TWO - Lamb Chops 6 Aldingbourne Mavericks 14. MOTM: Adam Hall (Aldingbourne Mavericks) 19 & 32 darts [19.65 av].

DIVISION THREE: No matches.

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Going green at Fontwell Park FONTWELL Park’s much loved St Patrick’s Raceday returns tomorrow with racegoers hoping the luck of the Irish will be on their side.

THe racecourse gets the St Patrick’s Day festivities started early.

With Cheltenham drawing to a close, Fontwell Park gets into the Irish spirit with a social event not be missed.

THe course will see seven races take place, with racegoers encouraged to wear green and enjoy the variety of entertainment on offer.

Executive director Paul Ellison is looking forward to the festivities.

He said: “We are very excited about our St Patrick’s Raceday on Saturday.

"We will have some top racing for fans wanting to see all the action and for those who purchase an advance ticket and get here within the hour of gates opening, we’re offering a free pint of Guinness to get the festivities going.

"We have some excellent

entertainment for the day including live music from a brilliant Irish group, Absolute Band, to really get everyone in the St Patrick’s Day spirit.

“St Patrick’s Raceday is a real favourite of mine and is perfect for the whole family, with under18s able to come for free.

“We have some brilliant packages available to really make the most of your day and one of our most popular is our St Patrick’s Complete Raceday package. THis includes entry to the premier enclosure, a Guinness hat, traditional Irish stew and dumplings, pint of Guinness and more for only £34 per person. It’s a fantastic option for a great day out and people love to make the most of this event day.”

THe racing action starts at 1.40pm and gates open at 11.30am.

Tickets start at £20, when booked in advance before tomorrow, and are available at www.fontwellpark.co.uk.

Restaurant packages are available and start at £79pp.

DOWN in the town of Seaton were 14 hardy Bognor Regis Tone Zone runners ready to take on what is known as THe Grizzly.

THe Grizzly is a gruelling 20-miler with two knee deep bogs, run on shingle and cliff edges and at a 3,200ft elevation.

It is one of the toughest races around but it was certainly a special day for all.

THe 14 club runners set off running the first mile on shingle before taking the first climb up to the town of Beer.

THe group were sticking together and in high spirits crossing the first river at mile five and making their way to the first bog eight miles in.

It was here where one member of the group fell and had to be taken away by St John Ambulance.

Nonetheless, the group carried on through the bog, hills, mudslides and shingle before approaching the ‘Highway to Heaven’ at mile 17, a steep climb to the top of the cliff from the beach.

THe group ran together for the full 20 miles and crossed the line under five hours, an impressive time for the course and terrain.

THey were greeted by firemen to hose

down the mud that was caked on their legs, a finishers' t-shirt and a small bottle of rum as a memento.

THe group bundled into the mini-bus with head coach Keith Hardwell and driver Neil Pacey to head home after a long day.

Over in France were Derek Natoli and Grace Natoli. Derek was running the St Emilion Half Marathon and finished in two hours 15 minutes. Grace ran the marathon and took home a trophy for being the third female to finish in a time of 4:33.

In Wales, Leigh Paige ran the Llanelli Half Marathon. Paige ran a fantastic race to finish in a personal best of 2:18.

Grizzy 20 - Mark Annals; Ian Bayley; Chris Gallagher; Simon Hunt; Anne Kari Enes; Kari Mack; Danny Mahoney; Kate O'Connor; Jack Penfold; Gary Smith; Duncan StephensonGill; Neil Strudwick; Sarah Zacal (all completed).

Llanelli Half Marathon: Leigh Paige 2:18.20 PB. St Emillion Half Marathon: Derek Natoli 2:15.10.

St Emillion Marathon: Grace Natoli 4:33.59 third lady.

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Rocks' hopes are not 'up the swanny' yet

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JACK PEARCE admitted victory over Horsham in their Sussex derby prevented Bognor's season going "up the swanny".

THe Rocks claimed a 2-0 win at the Camping World Community Stadium to rekindle their play-off hopes.

Tommy Leigh rifled home a 23rdminute goal from 30 yards to put the Rocks ahead after the hosts had missed several early chances.

Bognor skipper Harvey Whyte added the second on 54 minutes when he was on hand to net after a free-kick came back off the Horsham crossbar.

Victory for Pearce's side keeps them in eighth but crucially nine points off the play-off places with two games in hand over Carshalton Athletic.

THe Hornets, who have a game in hand on Carshalton, are sixth.

THe Rocks host relegationbattling Corinthian-Casuals tomorrow with Pearce admitting every BetVictor Premier game is now high stakes for his side.

THe Bognor manager said: "If we had lost to Horsham that was our season totally up the swanny really.

"You can say that it is going to apply to most of our games for the rest of the season now, beginning with Corinthian-Casuals tomorrow.

"We have got ten games left and to give ourselves any sort of chance we are going to have to win seven of them.

"It might even be eight wins and two draws or three draws.

"Our start has really hit us but the other two clubs who are doing really well, Leatherhead and Hornchurch, are in the same boat as us."

Casuals present the same sort of problem as relegation battlers Merstham, who held Rocks to a draw last Saturday.

Pearce said: "Casuals drew with AFC Hornchurch 1-1 last Saturday so we know they shall give it all they have got.

"Merstham are giving it all they have got, and so are Wingate and Finchley, so it is very tight.

"As I have said many times this year, I am not surprised when we beat the top teams but I am not that surprised when we don't beat the bottom teams.

"THere are no real outstanding teams and there are no real bad teams."

Pearce felt the Horsham game against Dom Di Paola's side was an even contest.

He added: "It was a good game.

Both teams had chances and fortunately we took ours, and unfortunately for them, they missed their chances.

"On another day the result could have swung the other way but I felt we just about shaded it.

"I would expect their manager would just about have shaded it too and I would understand that argument."

Corinthian-Casuals (H) Tomorrow (Saturday March 14), at 3pm

Waiting game for midfielder

Runners

JAKE FLANNIGAN should be fit for tomorrow's clash with Corinthian-Casuals in BetVictor Premier.

THat is the hope of manager Jack Pearce after he came off with a hamstring strain against Horsham in the 2-0 midweek win.

THe prognosis for influential midfielder Doug Tuck is not so good, though.

Tuck has not featured in the league since February 8 when he came off in a costly defeat at Enfield Town.

Pearce said: "Doug remains out with a heel injury which is one of them where he either needs an operation or a long rest.

"At the moment, we are trying a long rest."

First team coach Robbie Blake felt last Saturday's 2-2 draw at relegation battling Merstham was a lesson for Rocks that must be continued to be heeded for the rest of the campaign.

He said: "It was frustrating and disappointing.

We started so poorly for the first 20 minutes and if you do that and don't impose your style on them, and let them impose their style on you, then you are going to struggle.

"We struggled in that first 20 minutes with their physicality and their strength."

He added: “We lacked the desire and mentality to impose ourselves in the first 20 minutes and that is what cost us.”

Merstham struck after 17 minutes when Bobby Mills turned his marker from a cross by

Calvin Ekpiteta to fire home.

On 38 minutes the lead was extended by the Moatsiders as Ekpiteta's corner was headed home by Mitchal Gough.

Bognor got a goal back on the stroke of half time. Harvey Whyte's ball over the top picked

out Smith, who peeled off his marker before turning and firing in a low effort.

Bognor got the equaliser when a long ball over the top by Tommy Leigh was smashed home on the volley by brother Ashton on 68 minutes.

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NYECAMP NEWS

by Liam Goodley

THERE is never a dull moment with Bognor. Every week you think it’s all over in the race for the play-offs but then the team go and play really well and win like on Tuesday night against Horsham.

THe pitch suited us. It is a really good artificial surface and quite slick, which suited our game. Horsham did have a few chances but our defence kept them out and we killed them off with the two goals.

It was a confident and assured performance in many ways on the road, certainly more than I expected it to be, and the best I have seen us play for a few games.

We won at Lewes recently but did not play well, then we had the Bowers & Pitsea game postponed before we went to Merstham and should have done better.

I was not sure, therefore, how we would do and I think most people thought it was probably it for our play-off hopes.

Many people don’t think we will make the play-offs even after the win at Horsham but I feel like we still have an outside chance.

It is a very outside chance but it is still a chance.

We shall have to just keep winning. We have seven more home games left and three away, so there are 30 points to play for.

It seems like an uphill battle to get into a play-off position.

What I do definitely believe is had we lost to Horsham that would have been it for this season and we would be thinking about next season.

THey are probably thinking about next season anyway but hope lives on.

Horsham were probably surprised by how well Bognor played. We moved the ball around well but they had chances and our defence were making blocks and last-ditch tackles, while Amadou Tangara

was keeping everything out.

It was one of those nights when everything seemed to click and the whole team put in a shift to get a win.

It certainly was a vast improvement on the last two games against Lewes and Merstham.

For us, I would not be surprised if we finish up just outside the play-offs, sixth or seventh.

THe trouble is there is a big gap between us and the teams above us and we need to win those games in hand we have to really push our chances.

If we make it, it will be the fifth position. But I can’t see Carshalton and Cray Wanderers slipping up too much, although, we have to play them and things could change.

I was impressed with the setup at Horsham’s ground.

I usually travel on the coach but I drove and it was just over the road from the park and ride. It is easy to get to, which makes it quite unique.

It is called the Camping World Community Stadium, which does not exactly trip off the tongue but it is their sponsors, so that explains that.

THey are set up for the next tier.

Joe Cook played well against Horsham and he did not give Elliott Buchanan, who Bognor were interested in during the summer, much of a sniff.

Cook seems to just settle everyone down when he plays.

It is a shame he was not quite fit enough to start against Merstham.

It was also nice to see Tommy Leigh score a great goal.

He made a couple of jumps up in leagues to join us and has really stepped up.

Ashton Leigh got a good finish at Merstham while Tommy’s free-kicks bring another dimension.

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