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HIGHWAYS ENGLAND officers have urged planning officials to delay deciding proposals for almost 1,000 homes in Pagham.

THe request has been made to enable the government body charged with looking after main roads to consider the impact of the traffic which would be generated by so many homes at once.

Developers have proposed them for Sefter Road, Hook Lane, and south of

three applicants' consultants but have some way to go before we understand the implications and, hence, required mitigations at both junctions.

"Accordingly, we would respectfully request that your council refrains from determining these applications until such time as we can agree with the applicants the impacts and mitigations required and, thereby, the required contributions for each towards

Summer Lane in outline schemes.

David Bowie, of Highways England, told the council: "As you are aware, these three sites form the strategic housing allocation for Pagham as identified in the council's emerging local plan.

"THe cumulative traffic impacts of these three sites on the A27 junctions of Whyke and Bognor Road have yet to be determined.

"We are now working closely with all

delivering those mitigations."

Mr Bowie's comments are among hundreds of protests from the area's residents about the intended housing.

By Tuesday morning, the total received

by Arun had climbed to 574 in probably the biggest protest campaign the council has seen.

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SCAFFOLDING has been put up at Bognor Regis railway station before a major refurbishment is started.

THe scaffolding surrounds the clock tower where most of the faces have stopped working for almost a year.

Southern Railway expects the £1.8m project of repairs and improvements to get underway next month.

Area manager Eddie Toase said: "We are currently in high level negotiations with West Sussex County Council about the creative digital hub they want to open in the station.

"We are talking about what is possible there because it is an

operational railway centre. THis has delayed the work but we are expecting to start in March."

THe programme was likely to take at least a year to complete, Mr Toase said.

Much of the work would be carried out behind the scenes to upgrade the station's services, such as its electrical wiring, as well as improvements which passengers would see.

As reported, the comprehensive scheme will include a new waiting room and a new restaurant as well as moving the ticket office. New flooring will be installed and the facade renewed, repaired and cleaned.

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Firms given chance for say on BID BUSINESS owners in Bognor Regis will have the chance this summer to vote for three quarters of a million pounds of improvements.

THe ballot to create a Business Improvement District for the town centre is set to take place in June or July.

If a majority of businesses approve, the BID will take effect in April, 2018. It will involve a 1.5 per cent levy on businesses with a rateable value of more than £6,000 to produce more than £150,000 a year for five years.

Likely projects to be funded by the levy include: * helping to improve the perception and image of Bognor Regis * a welcoming town centre * an active town centre at night * better parking Two events to unveil the formal BID proposals were held this week by Bognor Regis town centre manager Toyubur Rahman. Among those who attended the first session was Reynolds' finance director Matthew Reynolds. He said the family firm - based on the High Street since the 19th century - backed the BID. "I am enthusiastic about it, It's a good opportunity for businesses to support each other and having the right funds for the improvements we want to make

towards the town."

One of the biggest priorities for Reynolds would be a greater security presence to tackle shoplifting and to make shoppers feel safer, he said, and better marketing to attract people from further afield.

Bognor Regis Regeneration Board advisor David Myers said: "I'm pleased to see the progress Toyubur has made in the past two years. It is a good basis for moving forward with the BID and shows businesses the importance of having someone on a permanent basis lobbying for their interests and taking the town centre forward."

Some 23 business representatives were present at the afternoon session at the University of Chichester. A further 15 attended the evening event.

Mr Rahman said: "I hope the BID projects capture the essence of what businesses have expressed during the consultation period. Hopefully, they will realise this is a really good opportunity for the town centre to improve, for their businesses to get better and for Bognor Regis to be a much more viable place to do business in."

National retailers like Wilko and Boots support the bid, as well as local outlets such as Condor Blinds and Sussex Camera Centre.

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From page one Meeting on Monday, they unanimously opposed the two latest housing plans for up to 400 homes at Hook Lane and up to 300 south of Summer Lane.

THey decided the schemes would cause problems for the area's infrastructure, use prime farmland, were unsustainable, damage the environment, affect health care and schools in the area, lead to potential flooding, damage biodiversity and overload the emergency services.

THis repeated their objections to the earlier application for up to 250 homes at Sefter Road, which partly lies within their parish.

Cllr Alan Smith told Monday's meeting: "Until it is decided what is going to happen to the A27, there should not be any more building to the south of it, simply because the roads and infrastructure can't take it."

Aldwick Parish Council's chairman, Cllr Lillian Richardson, said the developers had produced a combined instrastructure delivery plan. But she

described its solutions as 'flaky'.

"THey talk about GPs being under pressure but they don't give any response to this and just talk generally around it.

"We do know social care is under pressure. If we have another 1,000 houses, some of those people are going to need social care and what are those services going to be like in the future?"

Cllr Michael Warden, the chairman of the council's planning committee, said all its objections to the Sefter Road scheme equally applied to the two other proposals.

"It ought to be pointed out about the cumulative impact and impact of these developments on Aldwick and Pagham as well as Bersted.

"THe developers talk about economic growth and that means jobs to me. And there are not any jobs to go with these schemes. THe only jobs are to build the houses. Most of the people doing that will come from outside and will go outside again," he said.

Cllr Caroline Spencer said: "I am really worried about infrastructure. What are they going to do about it?

I've lots of experience of planning

developers making promises but they don't always deliver."

Cllr Ron Hurstwaite said: "Some of these developments will be on prime agricultural land and within a mile of this parish. More houses need to be built but the infrastructure needs to match them."

Pagham and Aldwick Greenfields Action Movement (PAGAM) member Alan Privett said Aldwick's residents would be affected by the extra vehicles from the new homes.

"THe people of Aldwick need to stand up and be counted. THey may think Sefter Road and Hook Lane are not really close to them and should not affect them. But the implications are huge.

"We are starting to see a surge in interest from people who live in west Bognor Regis and Aldwick because they have suddenly realised, at the end of the day, the traffic is going to be the thing that decides it for them."

Rose Green resident Gill Homer, a founder of PAGAM, said: "Rose Green Road is dangerous now. I dread to think what it will end up like.

"If these developments go ahead, they will spoil Pagham and Aldwick forever."

£10m road scheme A MAJOR scheme to improve the A29 north of Bognor Regis is being planned.

West Sussex County Council highways officers are proposing the work as part of a £10m package of measures.

THe road scheme is among the improvements which have been included in the budget for next year which will be debated by county councillors next Wednesday.

A county council spokeswoman said: "THe county council is preparing to deliver a major highway improvement that will re-align the A29 to the north of Bognor Regis and south of the junction with the A27 at Fontwell.

"THe scheme will provide access to land for strategic development which is proposed to be allocated in the emerging Arun local plan.

"It will also provide an alternative route to the existing A29 which experiences regular delays at the

Woodgate level crossing.

"At this time, details of the scheme are in the early stages of development.

"In due course, we will undertake a full consultation with the public and take account of their views before any decisions are made about the route and the design of the scheme."

THe council tax setting meeting will take place at 10.30am at County Hall in Chichester. It is likely to result in a rise of 3.95 per cent in the county council's share of the overall council tax bill. THis will include the growing pressures of adult social care with the increase in the national living wage.

Demand on its services and reduced funding from the government means the county council intends to use £9.2m from its reserves and make savings of £16.2m to help to bridge a £30.7m funding shortfall in the next financial year from April.

Cllr Louise Goldsmith, the county council's leader, said in a statement: "THis will be another extremely challenging year for us but we have always been determined to protect the services that make the most difference to our residents.

"As well as our ongoing drive to look for efficiencies in everything we do, it is also vital that we continue to invest for the benefit of our residents.

"We have carefully considered the views of the public gained through our 'What Matters to You' survey when setting this budget and deciding on our priorities."

Among the spending is £23.9m to provide 1,600 additional school places for this September and £20m to help develop the care market to meet the needs of the county's older residents.

Footways and pavements will have £3m spent on them to improve their quality.

Builder chosen for new hospice

A BUILDING contractor has been appointed to enable a new hospice for Bognor Regis area patients to take shape.

Kier has been chosen as the preferred bidder for the new St Wilfrid's Hospice at Bosham. THe £15.5m hospice is due for completion late next year and will provide the facilities to meeting the growing and changing needs of 21st century care.

Trevor White, the operations director for Kier Construction Southern, said: "We're delighted to be working with St Wilfrid's Hospice to provide the local community with high quality care facilities.

"We will work closely with the hospice to ensure the new design meets the needs of staff, patients, families and the local community."

THe hospice will have 18 ensuite rooms, which will be more than 100sq m larger than the current rooms, with pumped oxygen available in each.

THis will provide extra space for nurses to provide better care and for family and friends wishing to see their loved ones.

Improved family facilities will include a coffee shop, five lounge areas, two quiet rooms and a dedicated shower room for visitors. THere will be a larger day hospice, dedicated art therapy room and access to more private meeting and treatment rooms.

Hospice chief executive Alison Moorey said: "THe new hospice will give the local community high quality services and skills to deliver the very best end of life care for patients and their loved ones for the next 30 years and beyond."

More than half the cost of the new building is being met from the hospice's reserves. About £2m is coming from the sale of the current hospice site in Donnington and the other £6m needs to be raised in the Dreambuilding campaign.

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Exciting plans are promised for town ` Police alert over dodgy plumber A MAN who claimed to be a plumber appears to have searched a Bognor Regis flat after he talked his way into the property.

He called at the flat in Chipley Court and said he had been working upstairs and needed to go in and check for an airlock in the plumbing. He was allowed into the kitchen where he went into the cupboard under the sink.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: "When he left, the victim noticed that a camera bag had been moved, a light had been turned on in a bedroom and a drawer had been opened. However, while nothing had been stolen, police believe it was possibly because he did not get the opportunity and are concerned that he might be more successful elsewhere."

THe incident happened just before 5pm on January 28. THe man was white, in his late 20s-early 30s, clean-shaven and about 6ft tall.

He wore a dark-coloured zip-up fleece jacket, dark trousers, black gloves and a baseball cap. He had two hooped earrings in his right ear.

Anyone with information should email: 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk.

EXCITING plans are being lined up to regenerate Bognor Regis, a leading councillor has pledged.

Cllr Phil Hitchins, who chairs Arun District Council's regeneration subcommittee for the town, said he was sure residents would be delighted when the proposals were unveiled later this month.

"At our next meeting of Bognor Regis regeneration on February 27, we will bring forward our own ideas for both the Regis Centre and Hothamton sites.

"I think you will be more than surprised with our plans. THey most definitely have the 'Wow, I hadn't thought of that' factor," he said."

As reported, the Sir Richard Hotham Project's £80m plans to regenerate the two key sites were refused planning permission by Arun last week.

Councillors voted decisively to reject the proposals because they said the designs were unsuitable and involved the loss of too many parking spaces.

THe project wanted to create a 1,100seat theatre and conference centre with a 48-bedroom hotel and two shops on the Hothamton car park.

For the Regis Centre, the proposal involved a mixed development of retail, leisure, cafes, 192 flats and a 64-bedroom hotel.

A 200 cover destination restaurant was planned for the skateboard on the former Esplanade THeatre site on the seafront.

All three sites are owned by Arun, which has yet to make a decision as landowner about their future.

Cllr Hitchins (C, Aldwick W) said he had been unable to comment publicly

about the Sir Richard Hotham Project's plans until the planning decision had been made.

"Who wants a wall of over 190 seafront flats on the Regis Centre site and who wants less car parking? No-one I know," he said. "Who wants a massive theatre block off Queensway, which I am sure will become a 'white elephant' within a few years, leaving local taxpayers to pick up the bill? No-one I know.

"THis development was not what the residents of Bognor Regis wanted. We have considered survey after survey after survey. Everyone wants fewer flats and more car parking and that is what we will give them.

"Bognor Regis needs regeneration but not at any cost. No-one comes to Bognor Regis just to look at seafront flats.

"THey want something far more exciting and that is what we and those who submitted ideas will give you."

A spokesman for the Sir Richard Hotham Project said it was too early to comment about a possible appeal against the planning refusal.

But town councillor Jan Cosgrove said he believed the project would have an excellent chance of winning if it did appeal.

"THe government inspector will not be swayed by the sort of nonsense we have seen from Arun," he said. "THeir officer said 'approve' and they went against her recommendation.

"What is clear is the deep commitment of the Sir Richard Hotham team in terms of belief, money expended to date and their local connection and loyalty."

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Arson-hit cricket club nears halfway mark of its appeal GENEROUS supporters have helped Aldwick Cricket Club raise thousands of pounds in just ten days.

THe online appeal set up by the club after its pavilion was wrecked in an arson attack had almost reached the halfway mark of its appeal by Tuesday morning.

A total of 98 backers had chipped in donations towards the club's bid to rise from the ashes after the firebug struck in the early hours of January 30.

THe initial success of the appeal on www.crowdfunder.co.uk has seen the club raise £4,900 to help its members overcome the shock of the blaze.

THe appeal will last until the evening of February 27 to give the club a good chance of rising from the ashes.

THis will be a month after the pavilion at the Brooks Lane recreation ground in Bognor Regis was set alight.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said two crews from Bognor Regis fire station were sent to the scene.

THey spent more than two-and-a-half hours tackling the flames. Writing on the fundraising website, cricket club member Ian Guppy said: "From the outside, this rundown building was probably an eyesore but inside it gave so many people so many memories."

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Anger at fare rise on trains FED-UP Bognor Regis commuter Guy Hunter told railway officials of his anger at the recent fare hike.

Mr Hunter said he was incensed at the increase coming during the chaos on Southern Railway in the past ten months.

THe network has been hit by a series of strikes and overtime bans by its drivers and conductors about the company's determination to bring in driver-only operated trains.

Mr Hunter commutes from Bognor Regis to London Victoria for his job in a housing association.

He told a public meeting last week he was annoyed by the 2.5 per cent rise in the cost of his daily journey from last month.

“We have suffered enough over the last year and should not have had our fares put up again,” he said.

“THe housing association where I work has been told by the government to cut rents by one per cent a year.

“Why can't you drop our prices by one per cent year on year for all the lengthy problems we have had?”

He said he was also worried about a repeat of the daily disruption because of future bitter disputes about changes to the roles of rail staff.

“As technology gets better on the railways, what are you going to do to prevent this sort of thing happening again in the future.

I'm at my wits' end at the moment,” he said.

Southern Railway customer services director Angie Doll said the fare rise was dictated by the government. THe level of

the increase in the Southern region was lower than in other areas.

Future change was inevitable to help the railway industry meet the challenges of a rising number of passengers on a crowded network, she said.

She stated: “We desperately need to change the railway. Network Rail needs to bring in digital signalling and other changes need to come.

“If there's one good thing to come out of this terrible situation, it's that there is some recognition from the unions they need to proactively work with the franchise companies to bring the changes in and not to resist them.”

Mrs Doll was speaking at a public meeting held by Bognor Regis and Littlehampton MP Nick Gibb last Friday.

THe meeting, at the University of Chichester's campus in the town, came the day after Southern Railway and the train drivers' union, Aslef, reached a deal to be put to drivers after nine days of talks to resolve the long-running row.

Mrs Doll apologised for the effect the constant cancellations and delays of trains had caused since the row began with another union, the RMT, last April. New talks with the RMT began this week.

Mr Gibb said: “I've had hundreds of constituents writing to me over the last several months regarding the state of the trains. THey have been inconvenienced travelling to work, travelling to school and college.It's the length of the dispute which has become so intolerable to them."

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` Man injured in unprovoked assault on Bognor Regis footpath

MP meets pupils on tour of school MP Nick Gibb has been taken on a tour of a Felpham school by its pupils.

Mr Gibb visited Bishop Tufnell C of E junior and infant schools at Pennyfield.

He was taken on a tour of the adjoining sites by two Year 6 pupils from the junior school and two Year 2 pupils from the infant school.

Mr Gibb, the MP for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, said: "I enjoyed the tour of the school and meeting the

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headteacher, Shane Morton, who was recently appointed as head of the infant school.

"He has been headteacher of the junior school for a number of years."

In 2015, the governors of the two schools entered into a partnership led by Mr Morton as the executive headteacher.

Sara Walker is head of school at the infant school. THe schools have some 600 pupils combined.

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WITNESSES are being sought by police to a vicious night-time attack in Bognor Regis.

A 27-year-old man was walking home just after midnight last Saturday when he was hit in the head and kicked several times.

He was taken to St Richard's Hospital in Chichester for treatment for a serious eye injury and cuts and bruises.

He was discharged the next day.

Detective Constable Paul Gilmour, of Sussex Police, said: "THis was an unprovoked and vicious attack, which has left the victim with a serious injury requiring yet further treatment.

"If you were in Bognor in the early hours of that Saturday morning and saw anything that could help our enquiries, please contact us via 101@sussex.pnn. police.uk quoting serial 202 of 04/02.

Reports can also be made online at: https://sussex.police.uk/contactus or call 101.

THe attacked man was walking home on his own after he had visited friends when he was set upon by two or three other men in the wooded area called Bluebell Wood between the Butlin's resort and Hotham Park.

He did not see any weapons and nothing was stolen from him in the attack.

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Worrell Fry, situated in busy Aldwick Road, has been satisfying customers for 25 years in Bognor Regis and their unswerving commitment to a principled approach means that not only do they have satisfied folks repeating their business, but a new tranche of clientele keen to let the experts do the work on their behalf.

The company, which prides itself on being innovative and excelling in identifying insurance solutions for both individuals and companies, takes time to identify specific requirements and make recommendations that offer wide ranging cover at competitive premiums.

Manager Michael explains: “Along with this modern approach to insurance systems we still maintain traditional values of professionalism and service which endorses our status of being a trusted insurance broker in Sussex, Hampshire and farther afield.”

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"THe photos are timeless but they make people remember the emotions they felt when the photo was taken. To be with them when they go through their photo album, is fantastic."

She has photographed between 50-100 wedding couples in the UK and abroad.

More than 180,000 votes were cast in this year's competition to choose the shortlist from 70,000plus entrants.

With 40,000 engaged couples planning their weddings on Bridebook.co.uk, the awards provide nationwide recognition to the best of the wedding industry. Winners will be announced on March 1.

Hamish Shephard, the founder and chief executive of Bridebook.co.uk, said: "THe Bridebook. co.uk Wedding Awards recognises the cream of the crop when it comes to venues and suppliers.

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PHOTOGRAPHER Fiona Mills has a national award in her sights.

Bognor Regis town centre-based Fiona is among a select number of experts behind the lens to be shortlisted as the Wedding Photographer of the Year. THe competition is being run for the 2017 Bridebook.co.uk Wedding Awards.

Fiona said: "It was a real honour to have been nominated in the 2017 Bridebook Wedding Awards, then to find out I had been shortlisted in the Best Wedding Photographer category was amazing.

"To be recognised for my work in an industry I am so passionate about, is such an affirmation and makes me proud to be able to do what I do with so many lovely couples."

Fiona, 35, has been a photographer for ten years after combining her passion for photos with other jobs, mainly in pubs and restaurants.

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by Kevin Smith kevin.smith@sussexpost.co.uk 01243 908506 ext 11 ANXIOUS residents have called for a longstanding project to improve the West Meads play area to be started.

THe £23,000 scheme for the site north of THe Precinct has been under consideration for two years - but nothing has yet happened at the site.

THe agreed proposals will see the play area extended by about 176sq m, a new two-seat toddler swing seat and a multiunit for two to six-year-olds installed on the extra land and the existing roundabout replaced with a fully inclusive one.

Mike Nichols, of West Meads Residents' Association, said: "We need to move this project forward and get it started this year.

I realise there have been a lot of problems, and that officers have been dealing with the review of public toilets, but we would like to get the play area resolved in 2017.

"THese matters are planned well in advance and, if it's not planned now, it will not get done. I am asking for everyone's help to try to get this out of the way. It's not a financial matter. It's purely a case of getting work started."

His comments to Aldwick Parish Council came just before the second anniversary of its minutes stating £9,000 had been put into reserves after the funding was received from the Joint Western Arun Area Committee of parish, district and county councils.

THe budget was increased to £23,000 through a partnership with Arun and use of money from the developer of

neighbouring housing.

Parish councillors consulted with their residents in the summer of 2015 to find out their views about what they would like to see at the site and a survey to determine the use of the play area took place.

THose responses were collated to create a wish list and the priorities were discussed with Arun, which owns the land, to finalise the new equipment.

THat meeting took place last February and an Arun officer outlined the new equipment which was to be built and stated three to four quotes would be sought from potential suppliers.

Enquiries from the residents' association during last year produced a response from Arun in October its relevant officers did not have time to devote to buying the equipment at the best value because of their need to work on improvements to public spaces in Bognor Regis town centre.

"THe project to improve this play area is anticipated to commence as early into next year as possible and as resources allow," the district council stated.

Arun leader Cllr Gillian Brown said: "I will take this matter up. THere is a management restructure going in and I think it's something to do with that. I will get the situation resolved."

She told the parish council this week the work had been allocated to an Arun officer. "THe next steps are to provide a project programme and to seek prices for the work.

"THe overall objective will be to have the play area improvements in the ground by late spring/summer."

Boules site plan BOULES could be coming to central Bognor Regis.

THe French pastime might well be played in the town soon.

A site to enable players to practise their skills with the hollow steel balls and the cochonnet could potentially be established in Hotham Park.

It is being sought by Bognor Regis Twinning Association. New chairman Heather Perrott told its annual meeting it had wanted the location for some time.

“We take part in a joint boules competition at East Preston, which is a lot of fun,” she said. “But it would be good to have a boules pit in Bognor

Regis where we can play it.

“We have made representations to Arun District Council and the Hotham Park Heritage Trust about this. THey are quite enthusiastic but, for some reason, it can't happen until 2017/18 because it is linked to the park's crazy golf course.

“We're still hopeful we might be able to have a boules pitch but, at the moment, the one at East Preston is the nearest.

“We think it would be good.

Holidaymakers would be able to walk through the park and have a go at boules just as they do at crazy golf. It would be a real asset for the town."

Heating and water/sewerage charges will also increase on a scheme by scheme basis with a view to balancing costs with income. Both decisions are subject to a vote on February 22.

Mr Peach told councillors Arun was having to pay more to cope with an increase in homeless people.

"THe budget for homelessness bed and breakfast provision has been under significant pressure from an increase in the number of people presenting as homeless, cost pressure from providers and a freeze in housing benefit, resulting in a request for a supplementary estimate in 2016/17 and an increase in the budget of £54,000 in 2017/18," he reported.

But Arun would save £178,000 from its new green space management contract and £363,000 from the new combined cleansing contract.

THe first year to see it benefit from the current leisure management deal will also produce annual savings of £424,000.

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A NEAR £5 increase in its share of the council tax bill is set to be approved by Arun councillors.

THe council's cabinet agreed on Monday to seek a £4.95 rise from April.

THe increase has to be agreed by all Arun District Council members at a meeting on February 22.

Arun's head of finance, Alan Peach, said in a report to the cabinet its proposed level of council tax would be equal to £171.27 for a band D household.

THis would be an increase of 2.98 per cent compared to the current amount.

"THe government's calculation of the council's spending power is based on a £5 increase on a band D council tax," he stated.

At the same meeting, the cabinet agreed to cut Arun's rent levels by one per cent, in line with government rules.

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` Student wants first aid taught SIXTH former Daniel Southgate has called for first aid training to be compulsory for all students.

Year 13 sports course student Daniel was one of those at Felpham Community College shown basic first aid and first response training by two paramedics.

He said it was a good reminder of his previous training.

"I think it should be made law that it is compulsory for all students to have to learn first aid at school.

"If we are out at the beach, and one of our friends collapsed, we should know what to do," he said.

"It will save the emergency services as well in some instances."

Jamie Horrocks, an assistant headteacher, said: "THis was an excellent training session. It really got the students thinking and had lots of practical opportunities for them to have a go at the theory they were being taught."

THe paramedics involved were Nicki McGiver and Steve Nicholls.

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Pupils bring Bard to life ONE OF Shakespeare's most famous plays was the subject of a special day at Felpham Community College.

Year 8 students at the college enjoyed their first practical taste of the Bard in an interactive workshop co-ordinated by its English, music and drama departments.

Pupils in Year 10 performed an excerpt from Much Ado About Nothing, followed by a question and answer session during which they stayed in character.

THe younger pupils split into music and drama workshops after the initial performance to develop the ideas and skills they had seen.

THis included making freeze frames to develop the ideas and skills they had witnessed.

Joyce Chapman, of Year 8, said: "THe English script work had us all looking at different parts of the story and we were

all given key quotations to say which has helped us learn key parts of the day."

Fellow Year 8 student Chloe Saich said: "It all interlinked together really well and was fun to work with people we don't usually with, our groups were all mixed up."

Justin Bulpett, an English teacher at the college, said: "THis was a great opportunity to give key stage 3 students a taste of what their English curriculum will continue to teach them.

"THey had the opportunity to develop their drama and music skills and appreciate Shakespeare with a live performance.

"Our Year 10 students did a brilliant job on the production of the drama piece and answered questions on how to approach performing their characters with maturity and insight."

NEW BOGNOR Regis mother of one Catherine Jones has become a digital mumpreneur.

Catherine has launched a website for the Bognor Regis and Chichester areas to provide details about family-friendly events, activities and resources.

Family Friendly Online has stemmed from Catherine's decision to start to compile information about children's activities in her local community during her maternity leave.

"I joined lots of different local Facebook groups for mums, but soon got fed up of trawling multiple news feeds every week to find out what I was looking for.

"So, I created my own Facebook page called Family Friendly Bognor and Chichester to share local information about children's and family activities," said former teacher Catherine, 38.

Starting as a social media feed in November, 2016, this resource quickly became popular and achieved more than 1,000 likes in its first six weeks, with a reach of 30,000-plus.

As a busy new mum, Catherine was quickly inundated with requests for promotion from groups and businesses around Bognor Regis and Chichester.

She recognised a gap in the market and the potential for founding her own business that could be run from home to allow her to work flexibly around her baby's needs. She signed up for the Bognor Regis Business Start Up Hot House at the University of Chichester to develop her idea further.

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Catherine added: "THere are lots of events websites out there but none that focuses solely on families in a simple and user-friendly way. THis is how I found my niche.

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Donated meals still needed by Foodbank FOOD donated by generous Bognor Regis residents has replaced meals scavenged from shop bins for Stephen Richardson.

Stephen, 46, is among the dozens of adults and children who began 2017 well fed thanks to the town's Foodbank.

THe early weeks of this year have been as busy as any experienced by the Foodbank as it approaches its fifth anniversary.

One morning saw a client every 15 minutes arrive at its premises on the corner of Argyle Road and West Street.

THey included a family with seven children. Another day saw 14 individuals seek food for their plates.

Stephen spoke to the Post on his third visit to the charity to collect carrier bags of the donated tins and packets of essential ingredients for a healthy life.

He said: "I'm grateful to the people who have given the food. If it wasn't the meals I've got here and, if I was on the streets, I would not eat.

"I was living on the streets in Worthing last August for seven-and-a-weeks. For the first two of them, I slept on a bench on the pier before I bought a tent and joined with a few other homeless people.

"I would go through the bins behind the supermarkets to find out what food they had thrown away. I would eat it if it was only out of date by a day or two."

He also depended on soup runs and

other handouts but his weight plummeted from 12.5 stone to 10.5 stone while he was homeless.

Stephen is from Derby and ended up homeless after a dispute with his wife.

He ran a gardening business with a friend and then worked as a labourer in the construction industry but became an alcoholic for ten years.

He moved to Worthing because two elderly relatives lived there but was accepted by Bognor Housing Trust last autumn for one of its town centre properties. His time on the streets contributed to a diagnosis of depression from a GP. THe desire to feed those like Stephen means Bognor Regis Foodbank's two coordinators, Sue White and Sandie Bolton, and its 12 volunteers, have called on the town's residents to carry on giving.

A surge in donations at Christmas is followed by a lull this month and next month. Sue said: "People are always very generous around Christmas and we end up with a lot of supplies. THere's always plenty of mince pies and Christmas puddings!

But it is important people still remember that we would like to have donations at this time of year as well.

"We have an average of 20-30 clients a week. We give them enough food for three days - based on whether they are

individuals or families - and they can come here three times, though we can make exceptions for emergencies."

THe Foodbank's clients found themselves without food at this time of year for several reasons, said Sue. Christmas could have proved more expensive than they thought because they wanted to buy presents for their children. THeir work could have been cut because of the long break or the cost of their midwinter bills climbed more than their planned budgets.

"It is quite easy to not have enough to eat. If you are living hand to mouth, it only takes one unplanned expense to make a person short of money," she added. "But it is not alway easy for people to admit that they need help. One woman had spent 90 minutes at home summoning up the courage to visit us for the first time."

THe Foodbank is open from 11am4pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Its collection bins are in the main supermarkets.

THursdays have recently been used for More THan Food courses for a handful of clients to learn about diet and nutrition.

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` Campaign to hire health care staff MORE than 100 health care workers are being sought for hospitals which include Bognor Regis.

Sussex Community NHS Foundation is holding a recruitment day at the town's war memorial hospital to help to fill its vacancies for health care assistants.

THe event will take place from 10am to 3pm on February 22 in Marion's Restaurant in the hospital in Shripney Road.

Caroline Haynes, the trust's deputy director for human resources, said: "If you are caring, compassionate and looking for a career where you will be supported to reach your potential, then we want to hear from you.

"We have 120 roles to fill and we're making it as easy as possible for people to apply for these jobs."

THe trust's campaign, Because You Care, was launched on Tuesday to fill the 22 full-time positions, and part-time jobs, across coastal West Sussex.

THe new assistants will be based in inpatient units and other community-based teams in Sussex.

Another 15 full-time positions are based across Sussex in children's services and specialist services.

Health care assistants are entrylevel positions for the health and care sector. THere are no set entry requirements but good literacy and numeracy skills are needed and a caring personality.

Pay rates are £8.45-£10.05 an hour. Online applications can be made at: http://bit.ly/hcajobs.

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LINKS between Bognor Regis and Europe have become more important than ever, the new leader of the town's twinning association has said.

Heather Perrott said it was vital the connections with the three towns on the Continent continued given the background of the political upheaval sparked by last June's Brexit vote.

“Twinning has become more important after the referendum. THe situation with Europe had become so good that people might not have seen the reason for twinning. But now it seems so important to reach across to our friends in our French and German twin towns who we see and meet regularly.

“It seems important to say to them that we are still their friends,” she said. “THey are disappointed by our decision to leave the EU because they want us to be part of Europe and I'm totally pro-Europe.”

But Mrs Perrott said she had been told by representatives of Trebbin, one of the German twin towns of Bognor Regis, they also understood the reason for the vote because of their worries about immigration.

Mrs Perrott was elected as the association's chairman at its annual meeting last Wednesday.

Unanimous backing from some 20 members present was an historic moment for the group. It was the first time in its 37-year history a chairman had been chosen for a third term. Mrs

Perrott was the first to be selected for a second term and agreed to stand again when no-one else was willing to take on the role.

A resident of Felpham, her first timeA BOGNOR as chairman came in 2000-2003 andcreativity wi her second was immediately before the Stephen most recent chairman, Roger Loat, wastraditional latest IT equ appointed three years ago.

THe rules of the association – whichworks as his has 25 couples and 22 single members - THe result mean a chairman has to give up the rolecan be seen after three years. But former GermanBognor Regi teacher Mrs Perrott, 66, warned a new Stephen b chairman would be needed at the end ofas his legac form of canc her latest term.

“We do need people who will come He said: forward to join the committee and, overincurable li time, take on the role of officers because,I'm only kep otherwise, the society can't function,”been prescr she said. Her continued willingnesslike my wo to help the association brought her abright colou formal vote of thanks from long-standingsomething going to out member Patrick Hastings.

He said Mrs Perrott had been among Stephen, 5 those who responded to his letter in theusing a touc local press in 1986 which sought anyonethe past few interested in adding to the established "I have g tie with St Maur des Fosses in France byscreen and joining with Weil am Rhein in Germany. and draw o “Since then, you have really been athen print th lynchpin of the association,” he said.traditional w “I would like to thank you for what youart?," he said have done in the past 30 years and what "When you you are hopefully going to do in thewhen you d freer with y future.”

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what sort of mark you are going to get on the screen and you do it a bit quicker."

Stephen studied fine art at Northbrook College and he has exhibited at the Pallant House Gallery in Chichester with paintings, mainly acrylic on canvas, from a ten-day stay in Venice in Italy.

He also staged an auction of his works and raised £1,800 for the Outside In painters' group at Pallant House. He has also been helped by Danny Dawes, of the Granddad's Front Room shop.

"When I was 36, I was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and my painting has given me an aim in life," he said.

"Using a computer has helped me. I used to have a workspace at Sidlesham where I painted but now I no longer have to stand and paint."

Stephen's works can measure up to 60cms x 80cms and can take some two months for him to create and then print.

THey depict Bognor Regis landmarks like the pier and imaginative scenes.

He has more than 30 works on show at World of Inks in York Road and many more elsewhere.

He is offering £5 off his paintings at World of Inks to anyone who takes this article into the shop and buys one.

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VOLUNTEERS in the Barnham Signal Box Trust want to install its own set of signals. THe trust has applied for planning permission to install a steel lattice framework post with attached access ladder to support railway semaphore signals outside the restored signal box at Aldingbourne Community Sports Centre.

Michael Burton, of the trust, says: "It is believed the construction of a mast supporting semaphore signals, worked from the lever frame constructed within the adjacent signal box against which it will be sited, will add to the experience of all visitors.

"It will, in addition, assist the signal box trustees to fulfill their aim to promote the signal box as an educational resource for local schools."

He says the height of the signals will be 0.25m below the height of the signal box to lessen its impact on neighbouring residents.

THey will usually only be operated when Bognor Regis Model Railway Club meets in the signal box.

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TOWN councillor Tony Gardner is staging an open surgery for Bognor Regis residents next week.

Cllr Gardiner, who represents Marine North Ward, will be welcoming residents to the event from 6pm-8pm next THursday at the Salvation Army Centre in Queensway.

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by Kevin Smith kevin.smith@sussexpost.co.uk 01243 908506 ext 11 A PAGHAM man has handed over the funds he raised from a wheelchair ride with a difference.

Ian Turner raised £2,300 for the Richard Desmond Children's Eye Centre at Moorfields Eye Hospital by propelling himself four miles in his manual wheelchair.

He presented the cheque to Gabrielle Richardson from the children's centre.

Ian, who contracted polio as a child, wanted to support his grandson, Sidney Turner, who was born with Nance Horan Syndrome - a genetic condition which causes blindness and autism.

Sidney has undergone numerous operations at Moorfields and Great Ormond Street hospitals and will continue to do so. He is registered blind and has special needs.

Ian said he wanted to acknowledge the treatment which Sidney had received at the hospital.

"He is a very happy little boy and a joy to everyone he meets. His mother and father, like all parents of disabled condition, need a lot of support.

"But, just like Sidney, they are very brave and courageous. Sidney could have no better parents.

"Since Sidney was born, his granddad, nanny, Carol and I have watched his mum and dad, Dave and Jill, try and guide Sidney to have as normal a life as

f The cheque presentation by Ian Turner, left possible with their love and devotion.

"Everyone who knows them marvels at how they have made such a happy brave little boy.

"Moorfields is wonderful to them and care so much for our Sidney. I wanted to do this for the bravery that my grandson and his parents show.

"On behalf of us all, we thank Moorfields for this, and all the children who are looked after so many dedicated and wonderful people, including Mr Brooks, Sidney's consultant, who has been able to save some sight for Sidney."

Bognor Hotham Rotary Club member Ian planned his route from his home to the Rotary Wishing Well on Bognor

Regis seafront along footpaths and main roads.

He was accompanied by fellow Rotarians for safety and support, together with his assistance dog, Glen, a retired working sheepdog.

Spirit FM broadcasted Ian's journey live on air to help to boost the amount of money he raised.

Following the success of the event, Ian is planning to stage another fundraising occasion this May. Moorfield Hospital has offered to support him in any way it can. Ian is pictured above with, from left: Sidney, Bognor Hotham Rotary Club president Peter Elliott and Gabrielle Richardson, of Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.

Business studies students pipped in bid to win contest BUSINESS students from Felpham Community College had advice from one of the world's most famous companies.

THe six Year 10 pupils were placed in the top ten of more than140 entries for the Real Business Challenge launched

by Coca Cola Enterprises.

THey were challenged to design and market a 'healthy' drink and created a watermelon drink called Pip. THis took them into the regional final of the competition held at the Amex Stadium just outside Brighton. THey were up against tough rivals from the south east's best business students.

One of the team members, Ellie Hendrick, said: "It was all set out really professionally and we felt like proper

business entrepreneurs.

"We were given a mentor from Coca Cola for our group for the day and they were brilliant - really motivating and enthusiastic about our ideas."

Her other team members were Jasmine Petworth, Ethan Eardley, Josh Lambert, Josh Stevenson and Jack Walker. THey had to present their idea to promote awareness and fundraise for the special Olympics by devising a series of presentations, radio and billboard adverts.

Gary Treharne, a teacher of business studies, said: "THe team was a huge credit to the school with the creativity they showed and the ideas they implemented into their business plan."

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STUDENTS are being encouraged to shop and save in Bognor Regis.

A discount scheme has been launched

by Bognor Regis Town Council in partnership with the Students' Union at the University of Chichester and independent businesses around the town centre.

Any shop that displays the special 'Student Savers Bognor Regis' sign has pledged to offer students a discount or offer on production of their student card.

A wide range of discounted products from food and drinks to services - have been included initially.

Town councillor Martin Smith was approached by Students' Union president Luke Sheayn last December to see if a scheme was possible.

Cllr Smith said: "THis is a really good way for students to feel part of our town and link them in with local businesses.

"Having our own Student Savers scheme will benefit Bognor's independent traders and, hopefully, encourage students to come into the town and see what is on offer to them."

Mikki Collins, of the Students' Union, said she was "quite excited by the scheme and looking forward to seeing it expand".

Some 1,500 are based at the Bognor Regis campus of the university.

Another 1,000 or so will study in its new engineering and digital technology park.

THe scheme follows the successful launch by the town council last summer to offer Butlin's guests discounts locally.

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Fire crews train to use new pump TEN FIREFIGHTERS from Bognor Regis and East Wittering have been trained to use a new pump to ease flooding.

THe high volume pump bought by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is capable of discharging 7,000 litres of water a minute along 3km of hose.

It can be used to pump water away from a flood or to support fire engines at an incident.

Crew commander Russ Moore, the pump's service delivery lead, said: "We're delighted to have completed this training, making us that much closer to getting our pump operational.

"We're looking forwad to having it ready and available to assist residents of West Sussex and beyond when needed."

THe training was based at Bognor Regis Fire Station as well as Mewsbrook Park in Littlehampton.

It ended in an exercise at Fawley Power Station near Southampton in which the crews demonstrated the skills and techniques they had learned alongside crews from Hampshire.

THis latest stage of training brings to a close more than six months of instruction in the fire and rescue service of the proper use and maintenance of the pump system and the hook-lift trucks used to carry it.

When the pump is fully integrated into the service, it will be classed as a national firefighting asset.

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ONE IN eight food outlets in the Arun district could lose up to half of their customers.

THe warning has come from NFU Mutual in a food hygiene ratings report released on Monday.

THe insurance company has found 44 per cent of people would turn away from even their favourite place to eat if faced with a food hygiene rating of three or less if a new law for mandatory display of 'scores on the doors' ratings comes into effect.

At present, NFU Mutual says 139 of the 1,123 food businesses in the Arun district - or 12.38 per cent had hygiene scores of three or less.

THis is the equal highest proportion in West Sussex. More than 91 per cent of businesses in the county that serve or sell food have a rating of four or more.

THe Food Standards Agency has just finished a consultation into the prospect of bringing England into line with Wales and Northern Ireland by making the display of food hygiene ratings compulsory.

Alastair McAloon, a senior agent at NFU Mutual at Pulborough, said: "In advance of legislation changes, all business owners should prioritise their food hygiene plans and processes, acting now to ensure that they have considered all hygiene and paperwork aspects rated by their local authority including cleanliness, structure and confidence in management, to ensure a continued rating of four or five for the day an inspector calls."

CLASSES for young children are being started by a martial arts club in Bognor Regis.

Strike Taekwondo is launching the sessions from 5.45pm to 6.15pm on Wednesdays for those aged from three to five years.

THe classes take place at the club's usual meeting place of West Meads Community Hall at THe Precinct.

THey will provide an ideal introduction to martial arts for younger children and provide a chance to learn an Olympic sport. THey will also benefit from boosting their confidence by mastering the ancient technique.

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One of Strike Taekwondo's current members is Melissa Ayhan, 12.

She said: "I always wanted to learn a martial art since I was six and I really like Taekwondo.

"It's really fun and I really like the sparring battles."

THe club opened in September, 2015, and benefits from an instructor with 25 years' experience and success in many competitions.

Natalie Cabrera, who helps run the club, said: "Our lessons are varied and we try to be as engaging as possible.

"Although we like it to be fun, it also disciplined encourages good behaviour and confidence.

"Our lessons are fitnessbased and include sparring, padwork for kicking techniques, games which help with stamina, reaction times, learning patterns and the students progress through gradings, or exams, to higher belts."

THe club's sessions for older members take place for children 6.15pm-7.15pm and for adults 7.30pm-8.15pm.

THe first lesson is free for all ages for those who want to try out the technique.

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THese basic movements bring together all the martial art skills in a graceful yet powerful manner.

Poomsae forms a significant part of the promotion process in takewondo.

Practitioners must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the arrangements before they can progress to the next rank.

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Release date: February 10 Director: Ang Lee Starring: Joe Alwyn, Garrett Hedlund, Kristen Stewart Genre: Drama, War

For the next instalment of the Fifty Shades film series, James Foley takes over directing duties from Sam Taylor Johnson, whilst Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson reinstate their on-screen ardour for a second time. When a wounded Christian Grey tries to entice a cautious Ana Steele back into his life, she demands a new arrangement before she will give him another chance. As the two begin to build trust and find stability, shadowy figures from Christian’s past start to circle the couple, determined to destroy their hopes for a future together.

Based on Ben Fountains critically acclaimed 2012 satirical war novel of the same name, Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk chronicles the experiences of a group of American war veterans from the Iraq war. Told from the point of view of 19-year-old private Billy Lynn who, along with his fellow soldiers in Bravo Squad, becomes a hero after a harrowing battle and is brought home temporarily for a victory tour. THrough flashbacks, culminating at the spectacular halftime show of the THanksgiving Day football game, the film reveals what really happened to the squad.

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`"If he worldwide phenomenon, this time around it's Batman starring in his own big-screen LEGO adventure, alongside a host of familiar superhero's voiced by an all-star Hollywood cast. Amongst these is the cunning Catwoman (Zoe Kravitz), the formidable Superman (Channing Tatum), and of course, everyone's favourite lovable side-kick, Robin (Michael Cera).THere are big changes brewing in Gotham, not only must Bruce Wayne defend his city from THe Joker's evil plans for hostile takeover, but he also finds himself juggling this with the responsibility of raising a boy that he has adopted. If he wants to be successful, Batman may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, enlist the help of others, and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up.

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The Complete Deaths February 14-18 Minerva Theatre, Chichester marketing@cft.org.uk 01243 781312 www.cft.org.uk THOSE hot on their Shakespeare trivia will know that there are exactly 74 onstage deaths in the Bard's plays.

THey range from the Roman suicides in Julius Caesar to the death fall of Prince Arthur in King John; from the carnage at the end of Hamlet to snakes in a basket in Antony & Cleopatra; from Pyramus and THisbe to young Macduff. THere are countless stabbings, plenty of severed heads, some poisonings, two mobbings and a smothering. Enorbarbus just sits in a ditch and dies from grief. And then there’s the pie that Titus serves the

Queen of the Goths.

THe cast of eccentric theatre company Spymonkey are proud to present all these gruesome endings to you on stage in this comedic smorgasbord of theatrical demises. Spymonkey will perform them all - sometimes lingeringly, sometimes messily, sometimes movingly, sometimes musically, always hysterically.

THis is a solemn, sombre, lifeaffirming and sublimely funny tribute to Shakespeare and death - a must see for any fan of Shakespeare or live theatre in general.

The Complete Deaths debuted in May last year at the Brighton Festival to great acclaim among both critics and audiences and Spymonkey has since taken the show abroad to further praise.

Tickets range from £8.50-£25. Audience members must be aged 14 years+.

9 to 5 the Musical February 21-25 Kings Theatre, Portsmouth boxoffice@kingsportsmouth.co.uk 023 9285 2232 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk BASED on the 1980 film of the same name, 9 to 5 is sure to be a treat for any fans of musicals and Dolly Parton alike.

Presented by the talented and enthusiastic cast and crew of the Portsmouth Players in the majestic surroundings of the Kings THeatre, this is promising to be an unstoppable show filled with great tunes and energetic performances.

Meet office workers Violet, Judy and Doralee, who feel trapped in their mundane jobs working for their egotistical, hypocritical and sexist boss.

Pushed to drastic measures, they plan the ultimate dream scenario - giving their boss the boot. Can they get rid of him and rise to the top in their ideal workplace run

"Where else could you witness all the deaths featured in Shakespeare's works?"

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Featuring music and lyrics by country superstar Dolly Parton, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge is sure to have audiences calling for more.

Following a successful run on Broadway that resulted in several Tony Award nominations 9 to 5 has become a popular touring show in many countries.

Although it has yet to be seen on the West End in London, a recent two-year tour around the UK proved its popularity in this country.

Of course, audiences will enjoy the catchy tune of the eponymous song 9 to 5 but the other toe-tapping numbers such as Backwoods Barbie and Joy to the Girls will have everyone humming along.

Not only is 9 to 5 an enjoyable, heartwarming show but a brilliant way to support one of your local theatre companies.

Tickets cost between £11-£13, make sure you book soon to avoid disappointment!

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THE HOTLY anticipated rock event of the year returns, as Brit Floyd brings the music of Pink Floyd to life once again with its lavish new stage show, Brit Floyd Immersion World Tour 2017.

THe spectacle of a Pink Floyd concert experience is truly recaptured in highdefinition sound, and with a stunning light show and state of the art video design.

As well as performing favourite moments from The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, The Wall and

The Division Bell, Brit Floyd will also pay special tribute to the Animals album, in its 40th anniversary year, with a showstopping rendition of Dogs, as well as a host of other Pink Floyd musical gems.

THe Brit Floyd show has truly become a phenomenon, widely regarded as the world's greatest live tribute to Pink Floyd.

Faithfully recreating the scale and pomp of the final 1994 Division Bell tour, complete with circle screen and multiple moving light design, lasers, inflatables and theatrics, a Brit Floyd show really is as close as fans will ever get to experiencing the magnificence of a Pink Floyd show live.

Tickets cost £32.95, or £66 for the VIP sound check experience.

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WHILE the weather still may not be on the warm side, that’s no excuse not to visit the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum for their activity-packed half-term week, So why not wrap up warm and head to the museum for five days of creative activities

and countryside skills, including trails, arts and crafts, and spectacular stories to inspire all of your family!

THe theme for the week is the folklore legend of the Green Man. A popular figure in a bygone England, the Green Man with his face of foliage represents rebirth and the cycle of growth each spring - what could be more appropriate as spring is just around the corner?

Create your own Green Man mask to take

home and wear and learn more about him and other old legends in fascinating folklore stories. Or you could plant a seed to take home and nurture, or why not follow the exciting green trail and see where it will take you?

Most activities are under cover and will run from 11am to 3pm. Regular admission charges apply (between £4.50-£13.50) and the museum will open at 10.30am and close at 4.00pm.

"A range of unique and fun activities at the Weald and Downland Museum this half term holiday."

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Supersonic 70s Show February 17 The Regis Centre info@regiscentre.co.uk 01243 861010 www.alexandratheatre.co.uk JOURNEY back to the decade of flares, disco, glam rock and Abba with this flamboyant live tribute act to the 1970s.

THis show features the incredible cat-suited wondergirl Janey Bombshell, who adds real glamour alongside co-lead vocalist Mark Keen, who has been performing for years in shows such as The Blunter Brothers and Boogie Wonderland.

Backed by a professional fourpiece band, this show has gone from strength to strength since its beginnings in 2010.

Although the set list is of course devoted to everything 70s, there is music for everyone

to enjoy. From the towering majesty of Queen, John Miles, THe Carpenters and ELO, the band also perform stunning renditions of chart toppers by 10cc, Wings, Andrew Gold, and Donna Summer, including her epic MacArthur Park.

THese are just some of the highlights in this pop-packed show that also includes the ultimate pop tunes to get people up and dancing. From David Essex, Abba, Sweet, Suzi Quatro, Boney M, THe Osmonds, David Cassidy, Elton John, T.Rex, and Olivia Newton-John, and not forgetting the Bay City Rollers, you cannot help but join in the fun.

Complete with genuine glitzy 1970s costumes and an unstoppable energy, this is a show not to be missed.

Tickets cost £18.50.

"Relive the music of the 1970s in this high-energy, fun-filled show."

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"For a relaxed night of good music and food look no further than the Jazz Cafe evening."

THE PAVILION THeatre in Worthing invites you for a night of both delicious food and jazz in their atmospheric Pavilion Cafe.

Allow yourself to be transported on a musical journey through the world of jazz, blues and swing by the skill and passion of Nigel Price.

As one of Britain’s finest guitarists, Nigel is a regular performer at Ronnie Scott’s, where he has racked up more than 500 performances, spent three years with the James Taylor Quartet and has performed with the BBC Big Band, Carleen Anderson and the legendary David Axelrod.

He led his band, The Nigel Price Organ Trio, to win the 2010 Parliamentary Jazz Awards for ‘Best Jazz Ensemble’. His blend of flowing, fiery bebop lines, deep blues feeling and the will to swing hard has made him a big hit with jazz fans.

To accompany the music, the cafe are offering a choice of two deli plates. THe meaty deli board will include prosciutto, capocollo and salami with marinated olives, sun-dried tomatoes, dressed leaves and crusty artisan bread. THe veggie deli board consists of roasted veg, red pepper hummus, marinated olives, sun-dried tomatoes, feta and dressed leaves with crusty artisan bread.

Tickets are priced £17.50 including the food, or £7.50 without it.

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Romance, Valentine's and Cuddling!

I LOVE Valentine's Day. My ‘better half’ thinks its commercial rubbish, which may be the same as many people's view of Valentine's Day. BUT I LOVE IT! Any excuse to be spoilt, take a break and indulge in a bit of romance is gratefully received, thank you very much!

When you first fall ‘in love’ and you get that feeling of not being able to breathe, you're singing out loud in the car to all your favourite love songs and your heart literally skips a beat every time you think of that person, you also feel utterly invincible.

Yes, do you remember that feeling? Or perhaps you are experiencing it right now?

Well, what you are experiencing is oxytocin release. THis feel-good hormone makes you feel like nothing can hurt you, which is an amazing benefit!

It also increases hormones that help fight infection. So, basically, you’re boosting your immune system because you’re feeling too good and healthy to get sick. THe power of positive thinking and feeling loved and secure actually works!

So, what about cuddling? Is this good for your health? Just as it boosts your immune system, cuddling and releasing oxytocin will decrease your pain levels. Whenever your neck hurts, what do you do? Rub it, right?

Even simple touches like that release enough oxytocin to make you feel better, so imagine the effect cuddling has. Even nonerotic touch can release dopamine, which is a hormone that increases sexual desire.

Getting a loving hug or massage from your partner after a long day can often lead to more pleasure, which is a great stress reliever and also helps to keep you physically trim.

What more could you want! It’s a win-win for both of you!

Oxytocin also inspires positive thinking. It helps you have an optimistic outlook on the world. Which, for example, means when you get a hug as you arrive at a party, where you only know one person, you’re going to feel happier and more social going in. You’ll feel like you can charm everyone at the party.

And with oxytocin coursing through your system, you will! It’s obvious by now, right?

Oxytocin is an amazing natural hormone that has so many benefits for the human body. It’s only natural that all these positive effects are going to release stress. You’re feeling more connected with your partner, you’re feeling confident in social situations, your immune system is stronger, so what do you have to be stressed about?

You have a great, cuddle-filled, loving life.

Enjoy it! Can cuddling reduce your risk of heart disease? Look at it this way...less stress, less anxiety, lower blood pressure and lower risk of heart disease.

Because your heart is happier and not working as hard to combat the effects of stress and sickness, you’ll be healthier for longer.

However, cuddling doesn’t have to be between you and your romantic partner. It doesn’t even have to be with another person, there are plenty of things you can do.

You can hug your friends or your pets. If

you don’t want to be social or don’t have a furry friend, never fear! You can take a warm bath or get a massage.

Feeling warm and connected by some sort of touch is enough to release oxytocin into your system and get you feeling good!

THe health benefits of touching are far and wide, so I’d like to convince you to increase the cuddle time with the loved ones in your life, after all it is Valentine's Week!

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Wines from Down Under are on top for value Martin Lury Our very own bon vivant gets to grips with all the best buys

JANUARY is waist-reduction time for some, but February is wine-reduction time (hurrah!) courtesy of dear old M&S with their current offer of 25 per cent off six bottles, an offer to warm the cockles of our hearts in bleak midwinter!

THe first offer to allure me was the 2016 Pheasant Gully Sémillon Chardonnay from South Eastern Australia.

THe Sémillon grape originates from the Bordeaux region and is famous for its role in producing dessert wine of the quality of Sauternes.

Ripe fruits with mango and papaya to the fore, well balanced with a creamy texture - this wine is a pleasant little number and a good example of the peculiarly Australian mix of Sémillon and Chardonnay.

It is worth noting that there are 28, 200 acres of Sémillon in Bordeaux and Bergerac and 15,500 acres in South Australia, Western Australia and Hunter Valley with its unique climate.

For a mere £4.50, if part of six, this wine ticks a lot of taste boxes!

At a reduced price of circa £6.13 the Viñalta Chardonnay has strong peach flavours and a lingering taste, being both flavoursome with a high alcohol content and provenance from Mendoza in Argentina - worth a punt!

At an even more competitive £6, if part of six bottles, the Kaituna Hills 2015 Sauvignon Blanc, in particular, caught my eye, partly given its provenance from the Marlborough region situated at the north eastern tip of the South Island, whose dry, sunny region produces circa three quarters of all New Zealand wine.

THis example is pungent, zesty, aromatic and intense Sauvignon Blanc with greengage and gooseberry concentrated fruit flavours and a veritable gem, in my humble opinion! My wine of the week by a country kilometre (well, we still are in the EU, irrespective of the volition of a good few!)

A Mâcon-Villages Uchizy, if part of six bottles, on offer for under £9, has good apple and citrus flavours and essence of cream and cream soda and with its balanced acidity is a well-crafted wine and one worth trying at this price.

Back to the noble grape, Ranjit from the Chichester M&S store suggested that I should sample the

Weather Station 2016 Malbec from South Africa and I was surprised to learn that Malbec has been planted there since the 1920s and furthermore very pleased with the quality of this dry, smooth wine sporting a good nose.

Two of these bottles amounted to £12, but as part of six, they were reduced further to under £5, rendering it a veritable bargain!

A similar offer is available for the 2016 Pheasant Gully Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon which exudes spice, tobacco and a hint of leather with soft dark fruit flavours with an earthy element culminating in a smooth finishlike its white wine counterpart worthy of your attention!

Another attractive offer at £5.25, if part of six, is a Tapa Roja 2015 Vecla, which is delectably aromatic with light cherry and plum fruit flavours and hints of tea, leather and lavender and a no-brainer given the current offer!

My final selection was the 2012 Barolo Peironte full of roast plum flavours and firm tannins and at an offer price, if part of six bottles, of under £15, a decent Barolo which could adorn any restaurant menu and a joy to behold and ultimately consume!

Top marks, M&S!

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PAN ROASTED DUCK BREASTS WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE INGREDIENTS • 4 duck breast fillets • 2 teaspoons sea salt • 4 teaspoons demerara sugar • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon • 100ml (4 fl oz) red wine • 4 tablespoons crème de cassis liqueur • 1 teaspoon cornflour • 100g (4 oz) raspberries

Total time: 50 mins Serves: 4

METHOD 1. Use a knife to score the duck breasts through the skin and fat but not all the way through to the meat.

2. Heat a large heavy frying pan on medium high.

Fry the duck breasts skin side down, until the skin browns and fat is released, about 10 minutes.

Remove the breasts from the pan, and pour off most of the fat.

3. Mix the sea salt, cinnamon and demerara sugar together and sprinkle over the skin of the duck. Return breasts

to pan, and fry skin side up for another 10 minutes, or until desired doneness.

Turn over once and sprinkle with more of the sugar mixture, and cook 1 minute more. Remove breasts from pan and allow to rest.

4. Mix together the red wine, crème de cassis and cornflour in a small bowl. Pour into the pan, and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thickened.

Add raspberries, and simmer for another minute until heated through.

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Slice the duck breasts thinly, pour a little sauce over the top, and serve warm.

Tip: Alternatively, you can grill the duck breasts skin side up with the sugar mixture sprinkled over top until the sugar begins to caramelise, about 1 minute.

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Community News & Views My Sisters' House WELCOME to our latest column provided

by My Sisters’ House CIC Arun & Chichester Women’s Centre.

THese columns will draw on, and briefly question, relevant issues in the Post circulation area and shows existing community provision that can help.

It is not a direct promotion of the centre's services but raises issues and increases access to what is available.

AN £80m project to redevelop a series of key sites in Bognor Regis has been resoundingly rejected. Arun District Council’s development control committee turned down the Sir Richard Hotham Project proposals by 11 votes to one, with one abstention, last Wednesday.

OK, so who is confused ? I admit that I almost turn a blind eye when any talk of regeneration pops up – it is not a lack of interest, but a feeling of ‘I do not know enough about the subject so best stay quiet’sort of feeling.

In refusing the scheme, councillors said that the benefits did not outweigh its ‘failure’ to achieve ‘sufficient design excellence’, along with concerns about the level of car parking.

Committee vice-chairman Cllr Dawn Hall said: “I think Bognor Regis deserves perfection and that is what we have got to hold out for. THis design is not good enough.”

THe plans sought to replace the Regis Centre with more than 6,000 square metres of commercial space, a 64-bedroom hotel and 192 flats, along with a new boardwalk and plaza at Place St Maur.

A 1,100-seat theatre and conference facility and a 48-bedroom hotel was proposed for the Hothamton car park. THe former Esplanade THeatre site would also be converted into a restaurant, with a relocation for the skatepark next to the pier.

THe Sir Richard Hotham Project has the right of appeal against this decision and can submit a revised proposal.

Now am I being totally pessimistic? - But how many people in Bognor Regis care enough to listen, read or voice their ideas or comments? Or how many people actually understand where the £80m is coming from? Who is the deciding body? What other plans are in the cooking pot?

I do recollect some pop up displays and have seen consultation documents but I remain somewhat confused and puzzled as to why this continues without solution? If you look back you will see ‘regeneration’ and ‘Bognor Regis’ has been in the press for some 30 years!

Meanwhile, some small but effective things happen- such as the delightful imagery that has been placed in THe Arcade vacant windows. Now I know the negative people out there will say ‘be much better to get the shops rented out’ but of course we all know that it is beyond local influence – the big brother of Zurich remains steadfast in their inability to communicate, to let a community asset demise, to charge impossible staggering rents and to not be at all bothered about the impact of such a gateway to the High Street from the beach for tourists.

I love the old photographs of the men building THe Arcade in the 1920s and no-one can argue the attractiveness of the building in its heyday.

Please can we have a common sense – clear – SMART (specific, measured, achievable, realistic and timed) targeted approach to this issue and just get on with it!

A CHEQUE for £7,481 has been presented to Bognor Boxing Club after a sell-out occasion.

Dave Larner, of the club, pictured above left, received the donation from Bognor Regis Rotary Club president Malcolm Ridley to reflect the success of the town's latest annual charity boxing dinner.

THe presentation was also attended by organising committee members Dave Dear and Peter Stemp and several boxers from the club.

THe 33rd dinner took place last November at Butlin's and attracted some 320 diners and 100 standing spectators ensured a great atmosphere.

Rotarian Peter Stemp

A WELL-ATTENDED event took place at the Friends Meeting House in Chichester last Sunday to mark the life and work of Bishop George Bell.

Poems were read on the twin themes of love and justice, including those by TS Elliot, John Betjeman, WH Auden, Wendy Cope and George Bell.

Richard Symonds, of THe Bell Society, said: "At the end

said: "THe members of the officiating body of the ABA said it was the best dinner show for many years."

THe event was completely rejuvenated with music, smoke effects and lighting.

Sussex won the bouts with Kent 7-5, pictured below, in a series of enthralling bouts.

Best Bognor boxer of the night was Lukas Andriunavicius and he won the Des Porter Trophy. THe Steve Clinton Memorial Cup was presented to Alfie Winter from the Battlebridge Club.

THis year's event is already booked for November 30.

Further information from Dave Dear on 01243 864542 or daviddear@hotmail.com.

of the evening there was a collection for the Medical Foundation for the Victims of Torture.

"A similar event is now planned for Bishop Bell's 60th anniversary next year."

He was the Bishop of Chichester between 1929 and 1958.

He became well-known for his work helping refugees during the Second World War.

ADVICE about helping charities across Bognor Regis and Chichester will be on offer during a special evening.

THe information evening is aimed at encouraging volunteers to become trustees of the organisations and put their skills and enthusiasm to good use.

It is being held by Voluntary Action Arun and Chichester from 5.30 to 7.30pm on March 20 at THe Loft at THe Body Shop, Watermead, Littlehampton.

Inspiring individuals will be present to pass on details of their experiences helping various charities and voluntary groups thrive and perform their essential roles in the community.

THey will also explain how they have acquired new skills and increased their knowledge pf the voluntary sector as trustees.

Sue Holmes, a trustee of VAAC, said: "In our working lives, we develop so many skills. It's nice to be able to keep using those skills and using them in a way which supports local groups and charities who provide so many services in our communities.

"We might not be able to give financial support to these groups but we can give some of our time.

"As a trustee, I am a member of a team. On my own, I might not be able to change things but as a trustee - with others - I really can make a difference to those who need support in my local community."

THe High Sheriff of West Sussex, Mark Spofforth OBE, is hosting the evening.

Register to attend the event or find out more by emailing Hilary Spencer, the chief executive of VAAC, at hilary.spencer@ vaac.org.uk or calling 01243 840305 and leaving your details.

ONE of the world's finest bridge players gave a masterclass in the card game in aid of the Aldingbourne Trust.

Andrew Robs has been a mainstay of the England team for more than 25 is a previous winner of the World Junior Championships and the European Championships.

As a writer, he is most famous for his daily column in The Times.

One hundred guests of the Aldingbourne Trust were delighted to benefit from some of Andrew's experience and knowledge in his visit to Boxgrove Village Hall.

THe event raised £5,000 for the trust. Fundraising manager Abigail Rowe said: "It was an amazing event and having Andrew guide us through the game was fantastic as well as raising £5,000 for the trust which will make such a difference."

One guest on the day described it as a really fun and informative day with Andrew like a 'magician'.

THe trust will put the money towards the cost of the new visitor centre at its Aldingbourne Country Centre north of the A2 THe new centre will enable the charity to support more people with learning disabilities in training and employment within their social enterprises at the country centre.

Anyone who would like to raise money for the Aldingbourne Trust should email Abigail abigailr@aldingbourne.org or visit its website: www.aldingbournetrust.co.uk

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Picture postcards provide window to the past Views taken by early photographers recorded scenes for posterity I WAS recently looking through my postcard collection and noticed their size, shape and content, which can be, and are, so much different from the early postcards.

However, who produced these early cards?

Nowadays, of course, postcards are produced countrywide by various publishers, artists or photographers. But at the start of the last century, it was quite a different arrangement.

understand the need for postcards.

Considering that the population in Bognor Regis before the First World War was less than 10,000, you would think postcards were not very necessary. However, you should understand that the town supported thousands of visitors. For example, in July, 1906, the local newspapers commented that ‘day excursionists have been crowding Bognor during the past week.’ THis report continued with the numbers arriving from London, especially church outings.

Further along the High Street, in the premises, which has the word ‘Library’ across the roofline, we had Webster and Webb’s Library. THey occupied Nos, 61, 63 and 65 High St from 1892 until 1916. THeir work was prolific in that they produced not only postcards, but also numerous booklets of pictures of the town in addition to many of the early guidebooks of the town.

One day, according to the press, there were ‘500 Tooting Congregationalists’ in addition to ‘1,000 from another church in Kingston upon THames.’ So many visitors arrived that the Council at that time asked the train companies to reduce the number of trips that they made to the town. You can now

In the High Street, E. Lawrence Wood took over his father’s Stationery Store on the corner of York Road and then renamed the premises ‘THe Royal Library’ He was to photograph and publish a multitude of street scenes, buildings and the seafront until 1918 when the business was sold.

In the 1890s, there was much talk about the wonder of these new photographs

Charles THomas, although not so well known, had a bookshop in the Arcade from 1902 until 1928. One of his publications of 1905 is named ‘THe Photographic View Album of Bognor and Neighbourhood, containing 24 views.’ THis would have been a wonderful record for the visitors of the town, but today it is an invaluable source of views for the local and family historian.

f A stormy scene in 1913 Bognor Nearer to the seafront was Burgess Bazaar in Waterloo Square. Father and son ran these premises from the 1870s until the death of the son Robert in 1930. THeir advertising announced that they sold ‘everything for the seaside’. THis, of course, included postcards. THese scenes from the Bazaar left a lasting legacy of the buildings, seafront and entertainment of a particular era.

f A picture postcard view of the High Street

W.P. Marsh was born in Dover in 1850 and died here in Bognor in 1918. During his lifetime, he became well-known for his own particular style of photograph. One of the comments was that he produced ‘marvellous instantaneous photographs of high seas and breaking waves.’ THese cards, of course, were extremely popular with visitors, many of whom came from London, and their only view of the sea may well have been their annual outing to the seaside. In 1893, his work was exhibited at the National Photographic Exhibition at Crystal Palace. THe majority of his cards have his named embossed into the corner of each card; others had their names printed either on the front or rear of their own particular cards.

While visitors wanted pictures to either send or take home to remind them of their holidays this has not always been the case because in both the press and magazines in the 1890s there was much talked about of the wonder of these new photographs.

Not everyone was enthusiastic and one such article in the Bognor Observer on September 11, 1895, reported that ‘photography affords a very nice pastime to a good many people, but the multiplication of instantaneous cameras has it said, became a perfect nuisance to the general public. You cannot multiply copies of a man’s photography.’

f A sou'wester at Bognor by W Marsh

‘Why,’ asks a correspondence, ‘should it be lawful to take a snapshot of him without his consent?’ Apparently, at this time, it was not unknown for ‘ladies who are positively afraid to emerge from the seaside machine or tent in which they don their bathing dresses on

account of this nuisance.’ I wonder how these people would have coped with the video camera.

Other sources of income with these cards became apparent when King George V came to the area to recuperate. Local people produced many more cards to mark this event, and multi-national companies also produced a large number with the profits being donated to a number of charities supported by the King - an early form of fund raising.

Cleeves, the photographic shop, in the High Street, produced many cards well into the 1960’s. However, looking back, his cards almost seem to have a naivety that one would not expect from the photographic trade. Many of his cards would show several views with the description almost being handwritten on to the front of the card.

Mr and Mrs Donald Massey were advertised as ‘photographers and miniature painters'.

However, they also produced ‘Souvenirs of Bognor.’ Visitors were invited to inspect their large collection of high breaking wave studies. THey also claimed they had the most complete series of seascapes and picturesque views of the neighbourhood. Apparently, they were able to supply their views either in sepia tone prints or as postcards.

Many of Donald’s postcards record specific events in the town, such as the building of the pier and troops leaving for the First World War from Bognor railway station. One particular view from this studio is of children bathing in the sea in their best clothes. All looking towards the camera, such a novelty then.

Something most of us do not even notice now.

Another photographer who branched into postcard production was ‘King’ who was also with Mr Wilson, giving us the partnership of ‘King and Wilson’ between 1900 and the 1920s. THeir cards were extremely distinctive in that they took the scene, invariably wrote the details and sometimes the date on the view before they were produced and on sale within 24 hours.

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The All-New Kia Optima Sportswagon THE Optima Sportswagon exudes the same exterior style and interior class as the Optima saloon on which it is based – the two cars are identical in length (4,855mm) and width (1,860mm), but the Sportswagon is 5mm taller at 1,470mm because of the roof rails, and has a minimum of 552 litres of cargo space, including two underfloor trays, and 1,686 litres with the rear seats folded.

Like the Optima saloon, it is sold exclusively with a highly efficient, torquey and refined 1.7-litre turbodiesel engine. And it is available with a full suite of advanced connectivity and active driver assistance technologies, including Android Auto, Apple CarPlay (available later in the production run), Kia Connected Services powered by TomTom®, a harman/kardon eight-speaker audio system, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Smart Cruise Control and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, to highlight just a few.

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Chi flying high after tackling Sutton & PostSport Epsom to make it three wins in a row Tim Ridgway Rugby sport@sussexpost.com CHI are flying at last - and after a season full of relegation fears, Rob Lawrence's side have mid table in their sights.

THe Blues continued their fine form last week, notching up a bonus point win away in a 36-20 win at Sutton & Epsom.

THat made it three wins in a row for the Oaklands Park side, lifting then to tenth and clear of the relegation zone of National League THree London and South East division.

Next up for the Blues is a trip to third-bottom Southend tomorrow (3pm). A win then, and Chi could propel themselves to eighth in the 14-team division.

Speaking after the Sutton win, Roger Gould, the club's press officer, said: "It was another very good performance by the Blues who gained their third consecutive win, first double of the season and a bonus point.

"As against Hertford, they stuck to their attacking guns in a highly entertaining game between well matched teams.

"THe five points moved them up one place

in the league and they are hot on the heels of both Guildford and Sutton."

Chi were fast out of the traps, and despite conceding an early penalty, it was the Blues who scored the first try, Chris Johnson playing a little football before scoring left of the posts.

Full back Jack Maslen then bagged a second, after forcing the overlap.

But Sutton fought back and at the break it was 13-12 to the home side.

Lawrence's side returned to the field with fire in their bellies, with Harry Seaman and then Richard Adams scoring from a long way out. Sutton came back at them with two superb tries to make it 30-24.

But the Blues never gave up. And after mounting a number of drives, it was left to Aaron Davies to touch down from a five metre pushover.

THen, with time ticking down, Renwick again showed his pace, making a clean break and running in from 30 metres out to score Chi's sixth try of the day and seal the win. It was only their second away win of the season, a number the Blues will be keen to add to in Essex tomorrow.

THE 2017 Star Darts season will be starting soon. Before the date for the AGM is announced, the league would like to know if last year's teams, or any new teams, would like to enter this year.

THe league format is 4-a-side teams, with the men’s league playing on Tuesdays, and the women’s league playing on THursdays.

Please send an email ASAP with your team details, including your contact details to stardarts@bognor-darts.co.uk.

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f Chi try to breach the Sutton & Epsom defence

Rob Collins was in inspired form as he helped Pow Z crush Huston Hares in week 14 of the Friday ‘Benevolent’ Darts League. Here are the rest of the results: DIVISION ONE - POW 'Z' 18 Hunston Hares 1; BRSA Wanderers 14 Aldwick Legion 6; Squash Club 10 BRSA Ravens 11 MAN OF THE MATCH - Rob Collins (POW 'Z') 17 & 20 darts [27.08 av]; Joe Osman (BRSA Wanderers) 19 & 24 darts [22.08 av] - 2nd leg 90 left in 21 darts; Mark H Todd (BRSA Ravens) 21 & 29 darts [20.44 av] 180s - Conner O'Hara (BRSA Wanderers); Mark H Todd (BRSA Ravens); Lee Franklin (POW 'Z'); Graeme Dutton (Aldwick Legion) HIGH OUT SHOTS - Rob Collins (POW 'Z') 96; Mark H Todd (BRSA Ravens) 89 DIVISION TWO - Newtown Amity 17 Chi Snooker 'A' 4; Friary 'D' 17 POW 'A' 5; Aldingbourne Mavericks 11 Royal Oak 9 MAN OF THE MATCH Simon Kimber (Friary 'D') 22 & 24 darts [21.78 av]; Keith Burgess (Royal Oak) 22 & 31 darts [18.91 av]; Alex Norgett (Newtown Amity) 23 & 27 darts [20.04 av] HIGH OUT SHOTS Lee Hellyer (Newtown Amity) 101; Alex Norgett (Newtown Amity) 70 DIVISION THREE - POW Galleon 13 Richmond 'B' 7; Friary 'C' 8 Pagham Cricket Club 12; Lamb Steyne 17 ASC 3; Richmond Rebels 6 QEII 14 MAN OF THE MATCH - Graham Crawley (POW Galleon) 17 & 24 darts [24.44 av]; Neil Conn (Lamb Steyne) 21 & 37 darts [17.28 av]; Lewis Kalli (QEII) 26 & 27 darts [18.91 av]; Wayne Green (Pagham Cricket Club) 27 & 27 darts [18.56 av] 180s - Justin Scott (Pagham Cricket Club) HIGH OUT SHOTS - Richard Pennells (POW Galleon) 111; Stuart Gray (POW Galleon) 106; Martin Connelly (QEII) 62; Guy Watson (Lamb Steyne) 60

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THe Monters' Nick Hales was the star of the show during week 16 of the Tuesday ‘Double In Double Out’ Darts League, helping his side to victory over Cabin Cruisers. Here are the full results:

f Chris Johnson touches down for the Blues in the 36-30 win at Sutton & Epsom (picture: Alison Tanner)

Dragonflyers bounce to new heights Tim Ridgway Trampolining sport@sussexpost.com

f Lucy Hijmans and Rosie Budge of Dragonflyers

DRAGONFLYERS trampolinists are jumping to new heights this year after more than a dozen bounced themselves to regional success.

THe Bognor Regis club is making a name for itself as one of the best in the country for aerial gymnastics.

THat reputation was strengthened when 14 members, six of them new performers, were among the 350 performers at the regional national development competition in Milton Keynes.

Everyone was hopeful of gaining a national qualification score and securing a place at the regional finals.

By the end of the day, 12 flyers gained those scores.

Speaking after the event, coach Linda O'Leary said: "With the Oxford qualifying

event still to come and more new flyers participating in their first trampoline competition, the club is hoping to exceed last year's figure for the number of performers making finals and earning the right to jump off for a place in the regional team.

"Dragonflyers are certainly gaining in strength as we increase the number of undernine performers and male competitors."

Among those to get gold at the event were Anya Johnston, Ellie Morton, William Forden, Manon Bailey and Rosie Budge.

Silver medals were awarded to Izzy Hauxwell and Sofija Kalnicenko Libby Morton, Jenna Partridge and Budge, this time in the NDP 5 category, achieved Bronze.

A special mention also must be made for Lucy Hijmans, who finished fourth in NDP 5.

Dragonflyers hold sessions at THe Regis School for varying abilities throughout the week. Anyone interested in finding out more can visit www.dragonflyers-club.co.uk.

Send your reports and pictures to us: sport@sussexpost.co.uk

DIVISION ONE - Neptune 13 Hunston Club 10; Chi Snooker Club 14 POW 'B' 9; Newtown Raiders 2 Claremont Samba's 18 MAN OF THE MATCH - Justin Gratwick (Neptune) 17 & 32 darts [20.45 av]; Micky Rowland (Claremont Samba's) 20 & 26 darts [21.78 av]; Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club) 23 & 27 darts [20.04 av] HIGH IN-SHOTS - Jim Robinson (POW 'B') 140 & 100; Justin Gratwick (Neptune) 120 & 115; Richard Ragless (Newtown Raiders) 117; Roger Hackett (Newtown Raiders) 108 & 102; Peter Hall (Chi Snooker Club) 101; Rob Misselbrook (Hunston Club) 100 HIGH OUT-SHOTS - Darren Rich (Claremont Samba's) 97; Jim Robinson (POW 'B') 76; Paul Bizzell (POW 'B') 72; John Abbott (Chi Snooker Club) 70 DIVISION TWO - THe Monters 15 Cabin Cruisers 8; POW 'A' 8 Old Barn Owls 13; Friary Arms 10 Wheatsheaf 12 MAN OF THE MATCH - Nick Hales (the Monters) 18 & 23 darts [24.44 av]; Dave Bourne (Friary Arms) 24 & 27 darts [19.65 av]; Alastair Ceballos-Anderson (Old Barn Owls) 26 & 39 darts [15.51 av] 180s - Adam Hall (Friary Arms); Del Hutchison (Wheatsheaf ) HIGH IN-SHOTS - Dave Bourne (Friary Arms) 101 x2; Dave Owens (the Monters) 97; Nick Hales (the Monters) 92; Pete Butcher (Cabin Cruisers) 87; Rob Palmer (Cabin Cruisers) 82 HIGH OUT-SHOTS Nick Hales (the Monters) 76; Dave Owens (the Monters) 74

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Selsey look to banish the winter blues with third successive win

f Chi's Scott Jones (picture: Tommy McMillan)

SELSEY are aiming to register three wins on the trot for the first time this season as they take on mid-table rivals Southwick at home tomorrow (3pm).

A poor run of form around Christmas saw Steve Bailey's side banished to the bottom half of SCFL Division One. But, the Blues bucked up their ideas and followed up a stunning 4-1 away win at promotion challengers Little Common with a 3-2 win against Storrington on Saturday.

Joe Clarke scored twice early on before Ben Mepham sealed the victory with a third 15 minutes from time.

THat win propelled Selsey up to eighth and within a chance of a top six finish.

If they are to do that they must make the most of their matches at the Bunn Leisure Stadium, starting tomorrow against Southwick.

THe visitors sit one place below the Blues having played four more games.

THe Wickers are in good form though, having lost just once in six in all competitions.

Selsey will be hoping to repeat their form earlier in the season when they beat Southwick 4-2 away from home.

Chi unbeaten run continues Pagham chief eyes up silverware Ne

CHICHESTER City's remarkable unbeaten league run rolls on - after the Lillywhites smashed five past relegation contenders Worthing United.

In what was an excellent team performance, goals from Ellis Martin, Max THoms, Kieran Hartley and Scott Jones, as well as an own goal, contributed to the 5-0 victory.

THeir task was made easier with the dismissal of United defender Joe Smith as time ticked down.

THat win took Chi to within seven points of top spot.

With just over two months of the season to go, the green and whites have still only lost just once in the SCFL Premier to league leaders Shoreham at the start of September.

Since then, Miles Rutherford's side have forgotten that losing feeling, winning 14 and drawing five to take them up to third in the SCFL Premier.

THey will look to continue that tomorrow, when they welcome Hassocks to Oaklands Park (3pm).

THe visitors are another side

at the wrong end of the table and have won just once in six matches.

THen it's on the road to Newhaven on Tuesday night (7.45pm) to play a side who are always dangerous but who Chi have already beaten twice in three encouters so far this season.

Rutherford has warned that his side are yet to hit top form.

But with a number of key players set to be going away in the coming weeks, he admits it will be tough for the Lillywhites to maintain their form and position.

Elsewhere, and in the West Sussex Premier League, bad weather put paid to most teams' attempts to play.

THe only game that survived the rain was a Bognor derby, which saw Newtown Villa beat Predators 3-0.

Villa are due to host Hunston CC at Jubilee Playing Fields (2pm).

League leaders Nyetimber Pirates are without a scheduled league game but are due to travel to Arun Vale, the scene of the side's first ever match seven years ago.

f Chi's Josh Clack crosses against Worthing United

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Tim Ridgway Football sport@sussexpost.com PAGHAM chairman Tony Shea maintains his Lions are up for the cup as they look to secure some silverware this season.

In an up and down season, Mark Bennett's side will travel to Crawley Down Gatwick tomorrow for the semi-final of the Sussex RUR Cup (3pm).

f Selsey are aiming for a third consecutive win

With the Lions sitting fourth in the SCFL Premier and unlikely to secure promotion, Shea said lifting a cup would be a massive boost to everyone at the club.

He said: "Absolutely we will be up for it. It is the biggest match of our season so far.

"THey are a good side and have improved all season so we will not be taking them lightly.

But we hope to win the match and move on to the final."

Pagham go into the match off the back of

f Pagham beat Horsham YMCA 3-1 last time out

an unexpected week off, after the scheduled league match at Littlehampton Town last weekend was postponed due to the weather.

Crawley Down are perhaps surprise semifinal opponents, as they sit in lower mid-table of the SCFL Premier.

THey last played a fortnight ago, when they drew 2-2 with Pagham's rivals Chichester City.

THe Lions meanwhile are unbeaten in the league in five, and beat Horsham YMCA 3-1 last time out a fortnight ago. THe key man that day was Kieron Pamment, who scored a brace and took his tally in the league to 21.

Recent history is with the Pagham too, with the last meeting of the two sides at the Haven Centre this season seeing Bennett's side chalk up a 3-0 win. Shea admitted that the cup is always a different type of game, but he was hopeful everyone involved with the club would be celebrating tomorrow evening He said: "It's what we all work for. We are all volunteers and like any club we all strive for silverware. THat means we are succeeding on and off the pitch "Winning something was always a target at the start of the season and hopefully it will all come good tomorrow to keep that dream alive."

THe Lions will follow up tomorrow's cup semi-final with a rescheduled match against Peacehaven and Telscombe in the league at Nyetimber Lane on Wednesday (7.30pm).

Sids and Bosham all set for cup semi-final THEY'VE been battling it out all season in the league - and now Sidlesham and Bosham could be facing off against each other in a cup final.

THe two local rivals have been leading the way all season in SCFL Division Two, with the Robins of Bosham sitting top since week one.

Chasing hard though are Sidlesham, who in recent weeks have cut the gap to just six points.

Tomorrow, both sides go into semi-final matches of the Sussex Intermediate Cup knowing that if both win then they will facing each other in a battle for silverware.

Sidlesham travel to Cowfold (1.30pm) with arguably the easier task. However, they will have to do it after not playing last weekend due to a postponement.

Pearce said: "We are expecting a tough game, especially after they beat Jarvis Brook in the last round. It will be nice to reach a final, though, as it always gives you something to look forward to at the end of a long season."

Bosham took advantage of the postponement to extend the gap between the two sides to nine points.

A Bradley Miles strike secured a 1-0 win against Westfield, meaning the Robins returned from the longest trip of the season with three points.

All eyes this weekend though will be on the cup, with Andy Probee's side travelling to Roffey (1.30pm).

THe home side have only played three times in the last two months but are one of the better teams in the SCFL Division Two.

f Sidlesham are in fine form

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f Bognor have bounced back after losing 2-1 to Grays

Bognor out to extend five point lead by taming FA Trophy fliers Next Game

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Tim Ridgway Football sport@sussexpost.com THE Rocks will need to overcome a familiar foe if they are to extend their lead at the top of the Ryman Premier.

Bognor are currently five points clear after picking up four points from six in the last week.

THeir promotion push has been boosted with nearest challengers Needham Market and Havant losing on Saturday while fourthplaced Leiston's match was postponed.

Next up for the Rocks is Dulwich Hamlet, the team that dumped them out of the promotion play-offs last season.

Manager Jamie Howell believes this familiarity will mean his side will be up for the challenge at home tomorrow (3pm).

Speaking to THe Post, Howell said: "We will go into the match confidently. We are on a good run of form, and I've been pleased with what we are doing. THey are an excellent team and always will challenge us. THey know us well and we know them well and I'm looking forward to the game."

Dulwich are currently sitting ninth in the 24 team division and in excellent form, losing just once in ten in all competitions.

Gavin Rose's side travel to Sussex flying high after beating National League side Braintree

Town 5-2 to take them into the quarter finals of the FA Trophy.

Away from home, they have been strong losing just twice in 15 attempts.

And, as if Rocks fans need reminding, the team from south London beat Bognor three times last season - including that injury time defeat in the playoffs ten months ago.

Howell said: "I'm not surprised at their away form as they are very quick on the counter and defensively very good.

"With those two combined they are set up to be a good counter-attacking team so it doesn't surprise me they are winning and drawing away from home.

"THey did beat us three times, including in the playoffs last season, but I thought we played very well up there earlier this year when we won 3-1. Historically, we do have a good record against them."

Bognor go into the match having banished the memory of the surprise defeat to bottom club Grays Athletic on the last weekend of January.

THe Rocks came away from a trip to Harrow Borough with all three points after Doug Tuck scored the only goal on the hour mark. THat was followed up by another trip to the capital on Tuesday night, this time to Hendon. Chad Field and Elijah Adebayo put the Rocks 2-1 up but a late strike for the home side meant Bognor had to settle for a point

Packed squad for happy Howell Tim Ridgway Football sport@sussexpost.com NYEWOOD regulars have come to expect a few things in recent years.

Free-flowing football with an emphasis on attack - tick; a promotion push - tick; challenging for cup success - tick. And all with a small squad - double tick.

Well, this time round there is an anomaly in that run of things - and it is not a big cause for concern. For once, the management team of Jamie Howell and Darin Kilpatrick have a full squad which gives them plenty of options for the run-in ahead.

Going in to the match against Dulwich this weekend, the Rocks are set to be without Alex Parsons and Dan Beck. Gary Charman (bruised ribs) is also a doubt.

Normally that would have led to a shakeup and players being asked to play out of position. But, this year, Howell has plenty of options to chose from.

THose options were boosted on Monday night with the return of young Irish starlet Dylan Barnett on loan from Brighton and Hove Albion for the rest of the season.

Howell said: "We are delighted to have him

back in with us. He was great for us at Hendon on Tuesday.

"It's open ended at the present moment and we will see what happens with both Dylan and with Brighton. THe more that he plays that's better for him."

One player unlikely to return is Elijah Adebayo, whose one month loan from

Fulham ended after the Hendon match.

THe young target man signed off in style, scoring a goal to take his tally for the Rocks to five goals in seven games.

Howell said this would likely result in a recall for Jimmy Wild up-front although he hinted he may be looking at other potential options.

WELL it's been an unusual couple of weeks for the Rocks.

After such a performance as the 5-0 win over at Canvey away the previous Saturday, Bognor had to take on the next (and rock-bottom) club, Grays Athletic at home the next Saturday.

I knew we were in for a test and so it proved.

Grays were clearly up for this game and as is the common theme for the Rocks lately, we went a goal down early on.

THe lads did well to battle back but this wasn’t until the 85th minute through James Fraser.

To be honest, I was thinking at that time that we would be lucky to take the draw but we were punished at the end when we failed to clear our lines.

All credit where it's due to Grays - they are struggling at the bottom and performed away from home against the in-form team at the top.

THis is typical football.

THeir players were listening to ‘All the Way Up’ by Fat Joe and Remy Ma in the dressing room after.

THey are clearly very confident they can climb out of the bottom four.

Having being unbeaten since December 3 before that game, something had to give, and so it showed.

So the following match saw us travel to Burgess Hill on the following Tuesday.

I decided not to travel because of the poor weather and thought it might be called off. Unfortunately, it was.

It wasn’t postponed until around 15 minutes before kick off.

Most, if not all, of the fans went to this match and I felt sorry for those who did, only to be told that the match was off.

THey should have done a pitch inspection and used common sense at around 5pm so that everyone was informed in advance.

Some people travelled for hours to see that game and it is just not on for players, the fans and officials for the match to be called off, especially when it was very clear from the start that any football would have been a long shot.

I remember this happening at Lancing’s ground in the semi-final of the Sussex Senior Cup a few years back when a sudden deluge of rain hit the centre circle and the game, again around 15 minutes before, had to be postponed.

At least then it was a sudden downpour, rather than constant rain, which we had at Burgess Hill. We all move on though.

And so with no game midweek, it was on to Saturday and I went on the coach to Harrow Borough with the BRTFC faithful.

It was a packed coach subsidised by the Supporters Club.

It was another tough fixture for Bognor and Harrow often threatened.

But the team made them pay when Doug Tuck got into space to smash it into the net in the second half. Well done Tucky!

THe midfielder has received some criticism recently but I think he does a lot for the team.

Every away game I go to - all of the officials and journalists think he’s a tidy player.

It was great to see the players celebrate with him afterwards, too.

Unfortunately, Rocks stalwart David Robinson’s new siren broke right on cue during the celebrations!

Hope it worked at Hendon Dave!

As you can tell, I am writing this on the eve of our match away to Hendon which I didn’t attend.

We lost 2-0 to them earlier in the season at Nyewood Lane so saw this as another tough fixture.

Are there any easy ones this year? I think not.

As it was, the lads managed a 2-2 draw on Tuesday, Chad Field and Elijah Adebayo netting the goals.

Seems we let another late goal slip but I was impressed

by Hendon earlier on in the season and I think this is a good away point.

Next up is Dulwich Hamlet tomorrow at Nyewood Lane. I hope to see you all there.

Come on you Green Army!

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