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Praying for Pagham's future by Kevin Smith kevin.smith@sussexpost.co.uk 01243 908506 ext 11 PRAYERS for Pagham have been offered by the area's vicar as more than a thousand homes in the area move closer. THe Rev Mark Eminson has joined the 1,600-plus campaigners who have written to Arun District Council to urge the rejection of the proposals.

In an unusual move for a parish priest, Mr Eminson said he was prompted to write because of the strength of feeling among his parishioners about the perceived threat to the village. He told Arun's director of place, Karl Roberts: "Mainly, I hope and trust that as a public servant you will be moved to listen to the concerns of the parishioners of Pagham, those directly affected by these plans, and that therefore you

will be motivated and inspired by the common good as opposed to targets of developers' greed... "Yours is, then, no small weight to bear, so I assure you of my prayers for wisdom and strength in your role. "May God indeed purify and search all of our motivations and may Pagham continue to be a good and desirable place to live, open to change and to the stranger, but may be not on this scale and

all at once!" Mr Eminson has been the vicar of St THomas a'Becket in Pagham for almost five years. THe church is a few hundred metres south of one of the strategic housing sites - 800 dwellings south of Summer Lane - earmarked by Arun in its local plan blueprint for land use last week. An outline planning application for up Turn to page four

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Open house plans refused A FELPHAM family's latest bid to run their home as a community open house has been defeated. Councillors rejected the second proposal by Robert and Samantha Staniforth to achieve planning approval for the house, pictured above, to be used by up to 20 people four days a week. THe facilities help families with special needs children but Arun District Council's development control committee ruled on Wednesday they were unsuitable in a residential area. THe committee voted by 13-2 the commercial nature of the venture in Links Avenue, and a potentially unlimited number of visitors, generated an unacceptable level of noise and disturbance to the neighbours. Committee members sympathised with Mr and Mrs Staniforth but said they regarded the venture as commercial. Cllr Gill Madeley (C, Felpham W) said in a statement: "Olive Tree Cottage has become a commercial enterprise. It is clear that this has become far bigger than perhaps even the owners had expected." Mrs Staniforth told the committee she and her husband - two of whose four children have special needs - had begun the open house at OIive Tree Cottage last April . Its popularity had grown as word had spread about the love and help which was provided there. "THe support we offer works because it's like coming into a family house and

everybody is relaxed. It would not work in formal surroundings," she said. "It looks like any other house in the road because it's our home. We are not commercial." She said the family had agreed to a limit of 20 people in the house at any time and would only open from 10am-4pm Wednesdays to Saturdays. If they gained permission, they also accepted it would be personal to them and would end if they moved. "Some days we don't see anyone," she said. "We had seven people all week last week. Most large families down our road will have a similar number of visitors a week." Terry Ellis, of Arun Access for the Disabled, said "I have told Mrs Staniforth what happens with planning applications because decisions are based on facts and this is a very emotive thing which is happening. "THere is a lot of conjecture made about what happens in Olive Tree Cottage and what might happen to Olive Tree Cottage. People visit there because they are looking for a refuge of peace and quiet in their lives." But parish and district councillor David Edwards, speaking for a group of reidents, said the previous plan for the open house was refused by Arun last September. "THis business has since continued to operate from a small family home in the heart of a quiet residential neighbourhood."

Store gets approval for chilled space for food for Christmas EXTRA storage space has been backed for a Bognor Regis food store. Marks & Spencer has received planning approval for a temporary refrigerated container to be sited behind its Foodhall on the Arun Retail Park. THe retailer wants to be able to use the 40ft container at the site off Shripney Road between November 1 and January 31 annually. Richard Temple, a planning officer at Arun District Council, says in his decision report: "THe development would be located to the rear of the existing unit.

"It would not be directly visible from the street scene and is in character with the industrial character of the area. "THe residential caravan site (to the south) of the site would receive limited impact from the development as it is temporary and only single storey in height." He has limited the container's use at the site to the period sought by M&S. THe company wants the container to add some 15 square metres to the site's storage space to help to keep its shelves fully stocked during the busy Christmas period.

A PARALYSED Yapton woman is to receive a home makeover thanks to a toprated TV programme. Amanda Newton has been chosen to have the home she shares with her husband and their four children featured in a new series DIY SOS: The Big Build. THe BBC's flagship renovation programme attracts up to 5m viewers a time to watch presenter, Nick Knowles, and his team transform the properties of deserving individuals. Offers of help to create the changes needed to make Amanda's home easier for her to use have flooded in since she revealed the news earlier this week. She said on social media: "Wow!!! have been totally overwhelmed by the huge response I have received regarding DIY SOS and all the offers of help. "It was impossible trying to read all the comments and thank everyone. I never expected so many replies and I thank you all." Her initial posting read: "So, this is the most exciting post I've ever made. In six weeks' time, DIY:SOS will be coming to Yapton to do a Big Build. "I'm shaking as I write this because I still can't quite believe it's going to happen. My family and I are going to get a dream home and it all feels like a fairy tale dream and I keep thinking I am going to wake up!!!" THe choice of Amanda for the programme has been welcomed by a host of wellwishers. Among them was Nick Rodgers from New Zealand. He wrote: "I have been watching your posts ever since you had your accident and want to say what an inspiration you are for every one, not only people with disabilities. "I hope the remodelling of your house gets you everything you need to lead a much more independent life." Carly Ager said: "Oh wow Amanda, that's amazing! You so deserve this after everything that's happened and how positive and determined you are!" THe DIY:SOS team will be at Amanda's home from May 9 to May 18. Eighteen months ago, Amanda was training on her cycle for an Ironman triathlon competition when her brakes suddenly failed on Bury Hill, near

Arundel. She was travelling at 40mph and lost control and smashed into a signpost which catapaulted her into wild bushes. THe enormous impact ensured Amanda had broken 11 bones, punctured a lung and snapped her collar bone and back. She lay there motionless for two hours until she was discovered by another cyclist. Her arrival at hospital saw her told she had been paralysed but she immediately made up her mind to continue to compete as a para-athlete. Her next six months were spent in the spinal unit at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Aylesbury. Two gruelling 12-hour back operations later and she was able to return home in a wheelchair. But her

changed circumstances had left the property unsuitable. A statement from the BBC says: "With Amanda now wheelchair bound, caring for her four children and Vic is a genuine daily struggle. "THe house is just too cramped and inaccessible for her wheelchair. She struggles upstairs with help from her sons. THe stairlift is inappropriate because she is prone to leg spasms. "THe house desperately needs to be made wheelchair-friendly with an adapted kitchen, wet room, bedroom, ramp into the garden and widening of doorways throughout in order for the sake of all the family and Amanda's rehabilitation."

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Calls for action on 'danger' road RENEWED warnings have been given about the safety of a North Bersted road. THe fears concern the risk of accidents along Rowan Way, pictured above. Its level of traffic has increased in the past year, according to nearby residents, with extra vehicles travelling between the two sections of the Bognor Regis relief road. Vicky Hennessy, who lives in an adjoining road, told the annual electors' meeting in Bersted on Tuesday: "THe amount of traffic going up and down Rowan Way since they opened the new roads is horrendous. "It's not built for the amount of traffic it's now taking. I am just waiting to see when I am driving down there when it's going to collapse. "Do these councils not remember that Rowan Way was not constructed as a proper through road? It was built as an estate road and it should have been called Berghestede Road. "But the man who put the signs up put them up the wrong way round. "Harold Huskisson, as the parish council's chairman at the time, and myself as vice-chairman, pointed that out to him but he refused to change them." THe conditions along Rowan Way have also prompted warnings from councillors in the past year about the

increased risk of accidents around its junction with the Bognor Regis Retail Park with outlets such as Halfords and Lidl. Cllr Brian Knight, Bersted Parish Council's chairman, said the new relief road had caused as many problems as it had solved. THe main one was around the entry/ exit from the retail park and turning right in particular. "I've lost count of the number of times we have brought these problems up with the county council, meeting after meeting," he said. "Anybody who drives knows all the problems we are suffering along there. "As a council, we will continue to try to get it put right. Our latest information is that no work will be done at the junction until 2019. "How many people will be involved in car accidents, or even killed, before then? It's inestimable because someone is going to be seriously injured up there." Cllr Gill Yeates, the acting chairman of the parish council's planning committee, said Rowan Way was one of two traffic pinchpoints - with Chalcraft Lane - in the parish. "Both are chronically busy and we don't know how this situation is going to pan out with this vast number of additional houses which are planned."

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FROM PAGE ONE To 400 dwellings on the land has been submitted to the council by developer Hanbury and had attracted 526 letters of objection by Tuesday morning. Mr Eminson held an informal debate in a village pub about the EU referendum last June to stimulate discussion among residents in the area and bring the supporters of opposing views together. He has now joined the growing furore about the housing proposals by stating: "I wish to express my concern as Vicar of Pagham at the level of proposal housing for Pagham and the level of feeling generated by three (potentially four) property bids at one time. "Perhaps one of Sefter Road, Hook Lane or Bartons Farm (south of Summer Lane) might be necessary and beneficial. "Of course, people need dwellings, whether locals who, growing up, need to be able to afford to stay in the area or those coming here for retirements (as many present residents have done). "But it does seem to me that there are real concerns about flood risk, roads and infrastructure and amenities such as schools, GP surgeries, a residential home and the like. "Can Pagham or Aldwick or Bersted cope with all these new homes? And do you not potentially change the character of a place with so much, so fast: either small developments in existing communities or new towns being better approaches?"

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Campaigners hold a funeral protest AN UNCTION of 'undertakers' foretold the death of Pagham this week. THe six Victorian-style funeral directors held four tombstones as they highlighted the impact on the area of the planned thousands of homes. THey gathered on Monday on a verge at the junction of Rose Green Road and Grosvenor Gardens as the faces of the doom they believe the area is facing. One of the undertakers, Rose Green resident Jackie Lovell, said: "We want to draw attention to all the homes being proposed for here. We also want to tell people about the rally we have planned for April 8. "We like Pagham as it is. It will be devastating building all these homes on the roads around here and into Chichester. THe facilities are not here, either, to support all these properties. THere's the risk of flooding and the extra sewage as well. THis area would no longer be a village. THere are just far too many houses. We would just become an extended enclave of Bognor Regis." Her fellow protester, fellow Rose Green resident Cynthia Weeks, said: "All the developments are being proposed for prime agricultural land as well when we should be using it to grow food." THe other protesters were Pam Hickey, of Aldwick, Mary Brenton, of Rose Green, Mick Lovell, of Rose Green, and Rose Green resident Siobhan Binyon. Some of the tombstones read 'RIP Pagham Village 1471-2017' and they are being placed on roadsides around the Pagham area. Several motorists tooted their horns in support of the campaign

as they went past. THe publicity event was held by the Pagham and Aldwick Greenfields Action Movement (PAGAM). THe organisation is calling on those opposed to the some 3,800 homes intended for Sefter Road, Hook Lane and Summer Lane in Pagham - as well as nearby Chalcraft Lane - to go along to its rally at 3pm on April 8. It will take place at Pagham Village Hall on Pagham Road. THere will be live music, Pagham Ponies and a static display of tractors as well as a chance to protest about the housing. One of PAGAM's founders, Alan Pivett, said: "People have got to understand that Arun makes these decisions but the councillors are responsible to the people who live here. "We don't believe they are voting the way the people in Pagham and Aldwick want them to vote. THey are voting for the sake of the council and the government instead. I believe a lot of residents are starting to realise that. "It's not about politics and we are not about to stop after the deadline of April 1 for letters about the plans. We will keep this campaign going for as long as it takes for the people of Pagham to know what is going on." As reported, Arun District Council agreed last week to earmark the sites in its local plan land use blueprint for largescale housing developments towards its 1,000 homes a year target. THe document is about to go to consultation for the latest changes before it is examined by an inspector. Turn to page 16

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ANXIOUS campaigners have been reassured trees in a Felpham road will survive a cull. THree whitebeams along Blakes Road have been axed because they were dying. But fears at least two others in the road were also for the chop have been allayed by the county council this week. THe area's county councillor, Graham of the West Sussex of community the West Sussex communityJones, said: "THere has been a real lack investigation team, said investigation when the team, said when theof communication about this burglary was revealed: "THe owners arerevealed: "THe owners are "THe residents were unaware this was burglary was absolutely devastated by absolutely his (Barney's) devastated by his (Barney's)going to happen. THey saw two trees are desperate to find him." being axed last Friday and a third being loss and are desperate to loss find and him." burglary THe burglary is alleged toTHe have taken is alleged to have takengiven the chop this week. place at the couple's home in Lake Lane "'No parking' cones were also put out place at the couple's home in Lake Lane last THursday. last THursday. around other trees in the road and that Maxaddress, Kramer, 25, of no fixed address,led people to think they were also going Max Kramer, 25, of no fixed arrested was arrested on the was Saturday on on the Saturday onto be chopped down. burglary of a dwelling and "But the workmen showed us their suspicion of burglary of asuspicion dwelling of and and possession of a controlledschedule and all they are going to do to theft and possession oftheft a controlled those trees is to prune them. drug of Class A - other. drug of Class A - other. was later charged with possession "THere was a lot of concern about He was later charged withHe possession ofBa-controlled of a controlled drug of class cannabis, drug of class B - cannabis,what was going to happen. None of that a constable in the executionwould have occurred if the neighbours assaulting a constable in assaulting the execution of his duty, assault occasioning actualhad been sent a letter informing them of his duty, assault occasioning actual bodilyofharm and three counts of failingabout the situation." bodily harm and three counts failing to appear at court. to appear at court. "As the local member, I had no idea was remanded in custody towhat was going to happen. THe parish He was remanded in He custody to appear at Crawley Magistrates' Courtcouncil wasn't told, the parish tree appear at Crawley Magistrates' Court on Monday. warden wasn't told and Felpham Village on Monday.

Couple are delighted at being reunited with beautiful puppy DELIGHTED Barnham couple Stephanie and Chris Scott have been reunited with their puppy. Barney, a 13-week-old golden retriever, was returned to them two days after he went missing from their home during an alleged break-in. Other items were also said to have been stolen. Stephanie wrote on social media: "It is with the greatest pleasure me and my husband can let you all know we have our beautiful Barney back. "We cannot thank you all enough you beautiful amazing souls, thank you a million times over xxxxx." THe couple's appeal to find Barney was shared some 300,000 times on Facebook and they also put up a £1,300 reward for his safe return. It is believed an anonymous tip-off helped police to discover where he was. Detective Constable Emma Fields,

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Conservation Society wasn't told either. "I should be told when something like this is going to take place so, if I'm going to get a reaction from people to what is happening, I have got the answers to tell them." THe workmen first went along to Blakes Road late last Friday morning. THey chopped down two trees opposite each other about halfway along the road. A third tree outside the tennis courts was also cut down on Monday. Glenn Powell, the conservation society's vice-chairman, said: "THe main point is that there has been no information or consultation. No-one knew about the tree felling, which is appalling." One of the first trees to be felled was outside the bungalow of Jo Owen. She said: "What's happened is dreadful. "THe work was done when I was out last Friday. As far as I was concerned, it's a healthy tree and it had been here as long as I had - 59 years. "I had been told it was about 100 years old. I could have understood if it had needed to be pruned back for safety reasons. We need trees to absorb carbon dioxide. We can't do without them. But too many are being cut down to make way for housing." A spokesman for West Sussex County Council said: "THe trees had to be removed from Blakes Road because they were dead, diseased and dangerous."

Special night of music A ONE-OFF night of music which brings together two highly rated individuals is taking place in Bognor Regis next week. Kenny White, pictured below, is performing with Deborah Rose at the town's Methodist Church at 7pm on Wednesday. Organiser Rachel Searle said: "THis is a real coup for Bognor to have such an opportunity to experience an evening with this pairing of very uniquely talented music individuals. "Kenny White is a very established New York City-based singer/songwriter who is also a very accomplished pianist. He blends Americana with a bluesy, country-folk balladry combined with a witty wordsmithery examining his own life in reference to a perspective on modern life and world view often leaving the listener with a thought-provoking positive message. "It's always good to hear a performer who really makes you listen to his words without compromising musicality." White cut his teeth writing for commercials

which resulted in him working with Gladys Knight, Linda Ronstadt, Mavis Staples and Aaron Neville. His roll-call of credits includes performing, or working, with such legendary musicians as David Crosby (from Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young), Judy Collins, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, Steve Earle and Peter Wolfe from the J. Geils Band (which led to a Grammy-nominated album). Rose is an upcoming Welsh singer-songwriter who sings with such purity and clarity of tone that folk legend Judy Collins described her voice as 'the finest I've ever heard'. THis suits her acoustic pastoral folk music which skirts traditional folktinged subject matter but uses simple, strongly evocative lyrics that complement her hook-laden haunting melodies. Her songs are filled with mystic vibes and uplifting shifts in harmony leading to memorable choruses which draw the listener into a lulling, warm, ethereal place. Tickets for the concert, in which Mari Randel also appears, cost £8 each from www.eventbrite.com

` Parking meters NEARLY £13,000 has been spent by Arun District Council installing parking meters to handle the new £1 coin. THe currency entered circulation on Tuesday and will rapidly replace the previous coin. Arun's workmen had installed all but two new meters by the end of that day. THe remaining pair were put in during Wednesday. A council spokesman said: "THe total cost of upgrading the selectors was £12,866." THe machines have been installed at sites like the London Road and Hothamton car parks in Bognor Regis town centre. THe new coin has 12 sides, is bimetallic, thinner and lighter than the current currency and is slightly larger.

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AN ESTATE group is still searching for a successor to its late chairman. THe Trees Estate Residents' Association has linked a person in the role since the death of Gez Watson in January 2016. Its treasurer, Jim Heaton, told Bersted's annual electors' meeting on Tuesday: "THe estate is still unable to find someone to take the place of the late Gez Watson." But he said activities were still taking place for its residents to enjoy. THese included a thriving keep fit group at 10.30am on Fridays for the over-50s. "Not only do we try and keep fit, we also have a social side," he said.

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by Kevin Smith kevin.smith@sussexpost.co.uk 01243 908506 ext 11 SMALL businesses owners around Bognor Regis have called for clarity about the future of their Euro workers. Members of Federation of Small Businesses want to know how the triggering of Article 50 to start the formal process of Britain's exit from the European Union will affect how they run their companies. THe federation has some 1,008 members in the area. Its Surrey and West Sussex regional chairman, Brian Woods, said those who employed members of staff from the EU were anxious to be told how the future of their businesses would be affected. He said: "THose that employ non-UK EU citizens in their workforce will want early assurance they will remain and that hiring new staff will not mean a new system with extra costs and burdens. "Access to the right skills at the right time is crucial for the success of a small business. A fifth of FSB members with staff employ non-UK EU citizens, workers that are vital to the UK economy. "THe right to remain for these nonUK EU citizens must be guaranteed at the earliest opportunity to provide reassurance to smaller firms and their workforces." THe latest official figure for the number of eastern Europeans from the eight countries which joined the EU in 2004 comes from the 2011 census and is 2,500 for Bognor Regis town and 3,177 for the

greater Bognor Regis area. Tuesday saw Britain's prime minister, THeresa May, sign the letter to signal the start of the historic negotiations about the UK's withdrawal from the EU. THe talks between governments in Britain and the EU will take place during the next two years. Mr Woods said the FSB would focus its efforts in that period on the European Commission and Parliament to secure pro-business reforms to the single market as arrangements agreed until March, 2019, will become law in this country. "It is vital that, throughout the Brexit negotiations, the small business voice is not lost and that the final agreement is positive for British business," he said. "For this reason, FSB will continue to be a constructive partner with the government on Brexit, especially on issues such as access to markets, to skills and labour and funding - as well as creating the right regulatory environment after Brexit." Mr Woods said FSB members who exported and imported needed confidence they would still be able to trade on the same terms. THe government must push for a comprehensive free trade agreement with the EU based on ease and cost, and then support small firms to take advantage of new trade agreements with priority markets around the world. Small business exporters stated the EU single market was still their top market of choice. But they were also keen to focus on the US, China, Australia and Canada.

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EXTRA houses will take a new estate in Felpham to more than 800 properties. THe 94 latest units on the Site Six scheme approved by Arun District Council equal 33 new units because they are being placed on the plots of 61 larger dwellings previously backed. Barratt David Wilson Homes applied for the current mix of dwellings because it believed they would be more popular with buyers. THey are the final phase of development in the area, which is based around Meaden Way and Broomfield Way, and take the total of homes on the development to 820. Claire Potts, an Arun planning officer,

said in her decision: "THe property types proposed are standard types which have been used elsewhere on the site and, therefore, the proposed design of the properties will be in keeping with the wider site. "Overall, when looking at the proposed amendments, the overall concept and design approach remains intact with the local road pattern unaffected and feature property units retained within prominent frontages and locations." Fears of 15 residents and Felpham and Bognor Regis councillors about too many houses and flooding were unfounded, she added.

it difficult to get there. "We will be looking for somebody new to take a leadership role with this group as my involvement was a short-term agreement to help establish the group for the society." THe growing amount of equipment which can help those who are blind or partially sighted has also led 4Sight to set up one of its four accessible technology groups in the town. Meeting monthly, with the next session at 10.30am, on April 20, at the Bradbury Centre, the group enables those who go along to find out more about how IT can help them. Up to nine people attend. "It's all about peer to peer support. We find that is a far more effective way for people to find out information than any other. THe meetings provide an environment where people can share experiences, tips and tricks and is proving fruitful for all involved," added Dan. "Technology changes all the time and it's impossible to keep up otherwise."

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VISUALLY impaired people around Bognor Regis have been urged to find out about equipment which can change their lives. THe next meeting of the town's Macular Society support group is being held with the help of 4Sight from 10.30am-12.30pm on April 13. It will take place at 4Sight's Bradbury Centre in Victoria Drive. Low vision aids will be demonstrated and explained by Optelec to help to make life easier for them. It will be followed at the same time on July 13 with an RNIB online today session - a lottery-funded initiative to get those living with sight loss using the internet. 4Sight outreach worker Dan Batchelor, pictured left, said: "It's all about helping people and reducing the isolation which many of those with sight problems face. "THere is a Macular Society group in Chichester which is well attended but we agreed to go into partnership with the national charity for people who could find

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STRONG support was given at a unique summit to the idea of a single national number to report fraud and scams. Backing for the proposal came at the event in Lewes hosted by the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner, Katy Bourne. A large vote was also given in favour of clearer and better supported anti-fraud messages. Tougher sentences for fraudsters who deliberately targeted elderly people were demanded as well. Mrs Bourne, pictured below, said: "We want to see financial exploitation of older people treated as a serious and harmful crime. "People need to be aware it's a crime, not just dismiss it as a silly scam or think that they're at fault in some way." THose present and watching online could vote on the matters. THe speakers included Louise Baxter, from the National Trading Standards Scam Team, and Age UK's Phil Mawhinney.

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AN APPEAL has been made by Bognor Regis Foodbank for sweet treats for Easter. THe charity is providing food supplies for up to 14 clients a day, often large families, to make this period its busiest start to a year for many years. Joint co-ordinator Sue White said its helpers hoped to provide them with some extra enjoyment in the coming weeks with the usual basic food. "It would be nice to have some treats for Easter to make life a bit more enjoyable for our clients. We like to give them a bit more than just the usual supplies as we would want to do the same for ourselves at a time like Easter," she said. Some Easter eggs had been donated by kind-hearted residents and 45 were handed over by the town's Nationwide Building Society branch after its first seasonal appeal for the foodbank. But Sue said chocolates, biscuits and cakes were just as welcome to include in the three-day emergency supplies provided by the foodbank to those referred to its premises on the corner of West Street and Argyle Road. Tinned fruit and rice pudding were also in short supply, along with similar foodstuffs. THere was always a requirement for long-life milk as well as toiletries like shower gel. Sue said: "We had a lot of donations at Christmas, for which we were very grateful, but we've got through our supplies really quickly.

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CHOIRS from around West Sussex were brought together by their love for music on Saturday. THe first ever ChoirFest event held at the Alexandra THeatre in Bognor Regis saw passionate singers assemble for an afternoon and evening of performing. Five enthusiastic choirs took part, each providing something different to the day. THese included: Voices of the South, from the Worthing and Adur area, Chi Choir, from Chichester, THe Igloo Choir, from Havant, THe Royal Air Force Association Choir, from Bognor Regis and THe Bersted Community Choir from North Bersted. THe five choirs together consisted of well over 100 voices, making this by far the largest choir event organised by Bersted and Arun Arts. Initially, ChoirFest was conceived by members of singing trio THe Bersted Boys James Etheridge, Michael Gattrell and Will Hackett, who worked alongside Bersted and Arun Arts to see their vision come to life. Will Hackett explained how much the success of the day meant to him. He said: "THe event was a great success and far exceeded our expectations in terms of how smoothly it went, audience numbers and participant feedback, especially

considering it was the first time we had organised something on this scale." All the organisers involved were thrilled to see how many were taking part and kicked off the event at 2pm with a speech of welcome. THis was then followed by an essential warm-up to ensure the singers' vocal chords were ready for the day ahead. THe afternoon was entirely for the benefit of the choirs and their leaders. Each group took to the stage to perform in front of their peers. THis gave them the chance get comfortable with their surroundings and the stage. THe set lists prepared by the choirs proved to be entertaining and diverse. A range of numbers both modern and traditional filled the auditorium with such songs as Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, You Are Not Alone by Michael Jackson, Hold On by Wilson Phillips, and Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves contrasting with hymns such as Dona Nobis Pacem. Having rehearsed together in the afternoon, the choirs were then presented with a 200-strong audience in the evening, eager to hear what they'd been working on. THe show was split into two halves with an interval and each choir was given two ten minute sets to show off their vocal talents – one in the first half and one in the second. Hosted by James Etheridge and Michael Gattrell, from Bersted Arts, the performances were enjoyed by both the audience and choirs alike.

Regis Centre operational manager Hazel Latus expressed her delight at how the day had turned out. She said: “ChoirFest was a great success. THe choirs were all brilliant and very diverse, each offering something different and unique. "THe team have worked really hard to bring it all together and I’m so pleased it went down so well with the audience on Saturday – there was such a buzz afterwards from both the choirs and those who had come to watch.” Generous audience members also donated money during the event towards the upkeep of THe Regis Centre, which homes the Alexandra THeatre. All together, they raised an impressive £280. Due to the success of the day, the organisers at Arun and Bersted Arts are already planning another ChoirFest event next year. Dates for ChoirFest 2018 have been arranged for March 31 and April 1, and will take place once again at the Alexandra THeatre. THose involved are hoping to welcome new choirs from across the region who would like to take part in what they are sure will be an even bigger and better event. To find out more or to register an interest as a choir, visit their website www. berstedarts.com or email connect@berstedarts.com

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` Sussex Police reassure residents A SENIOR police officer has urged Bognor Regis area residents to stay vigilant and united. Assistant chief constable Laurence Taylor said Sussex Police remained alert to the threat of any terrorist attack after last week's fatal incident in London. But he said the threat level had stayed the same. "It has remained severe since 2014. THere is no current evidence of any specific threat to community safety in Sussex and policing across the country continues to operate as usual," he said. "We urge the public to remain alert but not alarmed - our policing tactics and security measures are constantly reviewed and we, along with our partners, are working around the clock to keep our cities as safe. If you see anything suspicious, then let us know using the anti-terrorist hotline 0800 789 321 or 999 in an emergency. "Acts of terrorism and hate crimes are committed by a small minority of people and are not representative of the public. THis is a time for us all to work closely together and unite against those who seek, through violence and extremism, to intimidate or cause fear." Last week's terrorism in the capital, which cost the lives of four innocent people, came after Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne had told Bognor's annual electors' meeting how the police were working hard to prevent terrorism in the county.

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meeting. Among them was Dave Smart, with extensive experience of attending numerous major rail accidents and subsequent inquiries. He has since joined the parish council and supported Cllr Mrs Moss as the volunteers' training sessions began. Further sessions have been held by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service at Bognor Regis fire station. As well as providing helpers with skills, they have also supplied basic safety equipment such as high-visibility clothing and spades to help them with their tasks. Cllr Mrs Moss said: "THe sessions cover basic first aid, communications and the use of radio systems, table top exercises as well as planning and preparation, communication, emergencies and what our volunteers can do. "One of the sessions gives an overview of why the team is needed, how we prepare, the control and command structure, what we might attend and what our roles and responsibilities might be." THe training has also included how the volunteers should identify and evaluate risk in the situations they attend and work to mitigate the dangers. THe diverse nature of the volunteers meant training sessions had to be repeated at different times to ensure they all received the full information but Cllr Mrs Moss expected them to be finished in June. She hoped Felpham's example would be copied in other areas.

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Calls to act on hazardous road junction by Kevin Smith kevin.smith@sussexpost.co.uk 01243 908506 ext 11

DANGEROUS potholes at a busy Rose Green junction could injury cyclists, it has been claimed. THe series of holes, some easily big enough to accommodate a foot and up to two to three inches deep, pepper the surface of Nyetimber Lane at the crossroads with Rose Green Road and Gossamer Lane. Edwin Jones, the area's branch secretary of the Cyclists' Touring Club, said: "THey are in the wrong positions for cyclists. It's quite a dangerous situation. "When you set off from the lights on a bike, you want to keep away from the traffic but the potholes are right in the way of you doing that. "When I want to turn right, which will take me straight over a pothole, so I have to steer a bit left and go round it. If you go straight through the lights before they change, you have got to be really careful to avoid the biggest of the potholes." THe junction has replaced the roundabout at the eastern end of Gossamer Lane with Barrack Lane as the worst pitted surface in the area after the roundabout was resurfaced by West

Sussex County Council's contractors earlier this month. Aldwick parish councillor Alan Smith said a complaint about the potholes had been made at a recent meeting by a resident. He believed a wheel of the man's mobility aid had become trapped in one of the potholes. THis had caused the elderly pedestrian to lose his footing. "THe road at the junction is in a terrible condition," said Cllr Smith. "It would be very easy for a cyclist going across there to hit one of the potholes. "THere are about four of them. Two are very close to the entrance to the Co-op store where a lot of traffic goes in and out. It's hard to see the potholes when it's raining because they fill up with water. "A cyclist might not realise they are there and it could tip them off. "THat junction gets a lot of traffic and there are many heavy vehicles and buses every 20 minutes throughout the day which use it. "THere were some potholes there a while back and, if they are not sealed properly, the rain just gets back in them." A county council spokesman said on Wednesday: "We will be repairing three potholes in the area by the end of the week."

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AN APPEAL for witnesses has been made by police in the past week after extensive damage was caused to Yapton Primary School. THe fire started about 2am on March 11 in a bin next to the school in North End Road and caused extensive damage to the building and playground. PC Andrea Beard said: "We believe the fire was started deliberately and appeal to anyone who saw anything suspicious to contact police quoting serial 19 of 09/03."

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Final push for letters against homes plans by Kevin Smith kevin.smith@sussexpost.co.uk 01243 908506 ext 11 CONCERNED West Meads residents have staged a final letter-writing session to fight hundreds of homes proposed for Pagham. THe homeowners attended a special session held by their residents' association last THursday ahead of today's official deadline for comments from members of the public. THe association has delivered leaflets from Pagham campaigners around the estate urging people to put their views

to Arun District Council about why the large-scale housing proposals for Sefter Road, Hook Lane and Summer Lane should be refused planning permission. THe campaign had reached 1,665 letters by Tuesday. Of those, some 692 were against the Sefter Road scheme, 448 opposed the plans for Hook Lane and 526 have called for the Summer Lane proposals to be rejected. Mike Nichols, the association's vicechairman, said it was important those who lived in West Meads added their voices to the protesters in Pagham. He was among the ten or so Arun district residents who attended last

Wednesday's full meeting of Arun where councillors backed the inclusion of Pagham North and South and Chalcraft Lane, labelled West Bersted, as sites for strategic housing allocations. For Pagham South, this is 800 and 400 in Pagham North. THe number for West Bersted is 2,500. Mr Nichols heckled councillors twice during their near twoand-a-half hour debate. "It's a terrible decision. To put all those houses at Chalcraft Lane, on top of those planned for Pagham, is just unsustainable. I can't see where all these figures are coming from," he said. "THere must be other areas where these homes can be built, other than top quality farmland. I just can't believe there are not other more suitable sites." He said the sites were so close to each other their cumulative effect would be to clog up the area's roads and overload public services. "A know a couple who moved to West Meads a while back and can't get on to the dentist here. THat is now. So what is it going to be like when all these houses are built? Where are the dentists and doctors going to come from? What about the hospitals? And how are people going to be able to travel around? "THe roads are seriously congested now, especially around peak times. Pagham's roads can't handle the traffic now - let alone with all these vehicles from the new homes. "It's difficult to see how the existing roads can be improved."

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about the number of speculative house building applications that are being submitted by house building companies while the local plan is still to be confirmed. "We all support plans for more houses to help ensure people are able to buy a home and to help young people onto the property ladder. We need to ensure that the location of those new homes is planned in a way that is sustainable and which ensures that grade A agricultural land is protected and strategic gaps are maintained." Mr Barwell said national planning policy was designed to protect both strategic gaps and prime agricultural land. THe plan envisages 1,000 homes a year being built until 2031.

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supporting St Wilfrid’s Hospice LOCAL company Parsons Son & Basley have been working hard this year to raise money in aid of the new site for St Wilfrid’s Hospice. The St Wilfrid’s Hospice Dreambuilding Project aims to create the perfect building to continue to provide excellent care for their patients. When the Hospice opened in 1987 they cared for 188 patients. Last year this had risen to an astonishing 928. Therefore a bigger and more modern site is necessary. The estimated cost of this new building is £15.5m and St Wilfrid’s needs the support of the public more than ever to make this dream become a reality. To show their support for the cause property experts Parsons Son & Basley are holding their own fundraising events. On Thursday April 6 the team will be hosting a delicious bake sale at their Bognor Regis office in Lennox Street with all proceeds going to the Dreambuilding Project. This will be followed a week later by an Easter raffle to add to the important funds. Tickets cost only 50p and there are fabulous prizes up for grabs! Sporting members of Parsons Son & Basley have also agreed to take

part in the annual St Wilfrid’s Moonlight Walk on May 6. The walk takes place around Chichester and is always an exciting event. Team members Karen Challis and Helen Walden are among seven of the staff at Parsons Son & Basley taking part. Along with family and friends who have also signed up they are hoping to raise as much money as possible from sponsorship. This is not the first time Parsons Son & Basley have been involved with the Moonlight Walk. In 2015 the team managed to raise £2,500 for the Hospice. And now with the Dreambuilding Project and a growing need for funds Karen believes it is more important than ever to do what they can for the charity. She said “they are building a new hospice to support even more people and we must do our bit to help. We are all very excited to help raise as much as we can.” For more information about any of Parsons Son & Basley’s fundraising events please call 01243 868600 or email karenchallis@ psandb.co.uk.

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CARING Bognor Regis student Johan KeijerPetch has taken centre stage at a national event at Wembley. Johan, from THe Regis School, addressed 12,000 young people at the famous stadium as part of the countrywide We Day celebration. He was invited to represent the organisation's India trip team after his story of social action of helping to build a school on the sub-continent inspired its leaders. He followed singer Jessie J on stage to speak to the crowd and then took part in an interactive game of Would you rather? with the audience. Johan was among a 23-strong contingent from THe Regis School invited to enjoy the day as a result of their social and local actions. THe group of students has been actively involved in the past 12 months in campaigning and charity work. Among them was Katrice Maskell, 16, who was inspired by the special day. She said: "Change - that is what we gathered here today for. "THe accomplishment and extraordinary changes caused by young people in the community. A very powerful message reached us all. "Our voices mean something. THey will be heard if we speak up and the importance of us all in the social change process, as the future generation. If I have taken anything from today, it is the inspiration to do more, take part in more, help more. I want us all to unite. Not just as the youth, not just as a country, but as an entire world. "We are all members of one body and we must all do our part to make it the best world to live, grow and thrive in - to fight against discrimination and oppression, to purify the contamination and corruption that this world contains and make it an even better place to explore." Katrice was among those who heard moving

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stories from a host of other young people and celebrities. THey included actress Kate Winslet. She encouraged them to 're-think how we social-share. Be kind, be wise...share stories' as she encouraged the young people to put down their phones and speak to each other face to face. THe inspirational day - full of motivation and reflection - was also attended by a group of Year 10 and Year 12 students from Felpham Community College. Shannon Noble, of Year 12, was one of them. She said: "THe day was excellent. I am on the college's charity committee and this has definitely inspired me to do more and to think outside the box on what I can achieve." THe other Felpham students were: Charlotte Cogger, Daisy Ford, Joseph Greenaway, Georgia Henton, Max Hughes, Abigail James, Morgan Jones, Holly Lewis, Isabella Saunders, Edward Searle, Eleanor Shimell, Hayley Tomkins and Charlotte Waters.

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` County elections countdown starts ELECTORAL procedures have got underway for the latest elections to West Sussex County Council. THe timetable began on Monday with the publication of the formal notice of election. THis was followed on Tuesday by the opening of the notification period for candidates until April 4. During this period, individuals who wish to stand for election must submit their completed nomination papers. By 4pm on April 5, the statement of persons nominated will be published. THese notices will set out who has been put forward to stand for election in each of the six county electoral divisions around Bognor Regis. Voting will take place from 7am-10pm on May 4. Results will be declared the following day. THe process is being managed by the electoral office at Arun District Council. An Arun spokeswoman said: "Everyone eligible to vote in these elections will receive a poll card. If you are already registered to vote in this district, you don’t need to re-register and will receive your poll card by next Monday. If you still need to register, the simplest way is via the Government’s voter registration page at: https://www. gov.uk/register-to-vote THe poll card also explains how to change your voting arrangement. THere is still time to apply to vote by post if you are away on polling day. THe deadline is 5pm on April 18. Details about the elections can be seen at https://www.westsussex.gov. uk/about-the-council/how-the-councilworks/elections, http://www.arun.gov.uk/ elections or ring 01903 737616.

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Radar Radar speed speed display display approved approved for estate for estate f Peter Williams on his sponsored silence

Peter is silent to help charity day RED NOSE Day saw a Bognor Regis volunteer stay quiet for six hours. Peter Williams, 75, staged his sponsored silence at the Laburnum Centre as part of its fundraising efforts for Comic Relief. Popular Peter helps in its gym every day and raised about £130 for his uncharacteristic period without talking. His friend, Annie Gadd, said: "Peter is quite a prolific talker and this is an absolute miracle for him. "He is the life and soul of the gym, where he helps out, and is always having a chit-chat to people. It's been so quiet without him today." Peter's monastic moment took the money raised at the Age UK West

Sussex-run centre for the over 50s to some £300 for the national appeal. Volunteer Gemma Stimpson said: "Half of the proceeds from Comic Relief go to help elderly people. It's nice to give something back to another charity." THe centre's knitting club members played their part in last Friday's efforts by creating a mass of knitted woollen red noses. Dozens of red-iced cakes were also baked in the kitchen of the centre in Sudley Road. Chef Jack Hurry also had his legs waxed by his boss, catering coordinator, Alison Chandler, for the good cause. Last Friday was the first time the centre had taken part in Red Nose Day.

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MOTORISTS will be encouraged to slow down on private roads in Elmer. THe company which owns the Elmer Sands Estate has received planning permission to temporarily install one piece of radar equipment with three posts to be moved around the roads. THis will alert speeding drivers by surveying and displaying how fast they are travelling. Arun District Council planning officer Anita Gardner said the equipment measuring about 41cm wide and 63.5m high - was acceptable. She says in her decision report: "THe estate extends to about 380 properties with a little over 500 adult residents. "A sample survey carried out by the applicants, Elmer Sands Ltd, indicated a 94 per cent support...from the estate members who could be directly affected by the application. "Since the display has limited dimensions, and will be moved between three locations, it will have no adverse impact on the appearance of the street scene when it is only present in a particular location for a limited period. "THere will be three posts at different locations chosen from the ten locations shown on the application." In its proposal, the estate company said speeding vehicles were a particular concern as the estate roads were narrow and lacked pavements. A lack of street lighting made the situation even more dangerous when it was dark, it added.

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Smurfs: The Lost Village)

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Release date: March 31 Director: Kelly Asbury Starring: Ariel Winter, Joe Manganiello, Michelle Rodriguez Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Release date: 31 March Director: Ben Wheatley Starring: Sharlto Copley , Brie Larson, Armie Hammer Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime

IN THIS fully animated, all-new take on the Smurfs, Smurfette and her best friends Brainy, Clumsy, and Hefty begin to believe that there is a strong possibility of other Smurfs living outside of their own village. As their curiosity takes a hold of them, they enter an exciting race through the Forbidden Forest filled with magical creatures to find a mysterious lost village before the evil wizard Gargamel does. THis rollercoaster journey full of action and danger, could lead to the discovery of the biggest secret in Smurf history!

SET IN Boston in 1978, Free Fire is a bold, breathless, and wickedly fun, electrifying comedy thriller following two rival gangs as they meet in a deserted warehouse. However, the meeting soon spirals out of control as a disagreement erupts concerning an arms deal that's gone spectacularly and explosively wrong. Acclaimed filmmaker Ben Wheatley propels the audience head-on into quite possibly the most epic shootout ever seen on film, as he crafts both a spectacular parody and biting critique, of the insanity of gun violence.

f Smurfs: The Lost Village f Ghost In The Shell Ghost In The Shellz Release date: March 31 Director: Rupert Sanders Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Pilou Asbæk, Takeshi Kitano Genre: Action, Crime, Sci-Fi IN THE near future, Major (Scarlett Johansson) is the first of her kind: A human saved from a terrible crash, who is cyber-enhanced to be a perfect soldier specifically designed to defeat the world’s most dangerous criminals. When terrorism reaches a new level that includes the

ability to hack into people’s minds and control them, Major is uniquely qualified to stop it. However, as she prepares to face a new enemy, Major discovers that she has been lied to: her life was not saved, it was stolen. After receiving this shocking news she becomes enraged and will stop at nothing to recover her past, find out who did this to her and stop them before they do it to others. Masamune Shirow's Ghost In The Shell enjoyed previous international acclaim as a Japanese manga which first surfaced in 1989 before receiving its first animated film adaptation under the same name in 1995, followed by a sequel in 2004. Over a decade later, Director Rupert Sanders brings the animations to life for the first time in an all new adaptation.

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Shows & Events YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON

To promote your event email Fiona Callingham at: entertainment@sussexpost.co.uk or phone: 01243 908506 Musician Sasha Matthissen

April 19 Harlequin Room, Portsmouth Guildhall 0844 847 2362 www.portsmouthguildhall.org.uk ACOUSTIC sessions is an evening of live acoustic music, performed by four great young artists. It features local talents Robyn Grace, Lewis Smith, Richard Morris and Sasha Matthissen, showcased in Portsmouth Guildhall's Harlequin Room and is the perfect way to spend a mid-week evening. All the acts in question are already building up impressive performance resumes across the country. Robyn Grace is pop and dance singer songwriter from Portsmouth. With her debut album release planned for

Summer 2017, Robyn Grace is currently performing acoustic versions of her music at gigs locally, as well as further afield. Local lad 16-year-old Lewis Smith is also an up and coming singersongwriter. His wide repertoire ranges from the 1950's up to current chart music - there isn't much he won't perform. Fellow songwriter Richard Morris is renowned for his gritty and soulful songwriting and has already headlined stages at Portsmouth's own Victorious Festival. Also performing is Sasha Matthissen, a 21-year-old southern-based acoustic folk artist drawing influences from the likes of Lucy Rose, Lissie and Carole King. THe evening promises to display a wonderful range of musical talents. Tickets cost £5.

We're Going On a Bear Hunt April 7-8 Mayflower Theatre, Southampton 02380 711811 www.mayflower.org.uk BASED on the phenomenally successful children's book of the same name, We're Going On a Bear Hunt is the perfect theatre experience for families with young children. Having proven to be a smash-hit in the West End as well as internationally, this feel-good production is now touring the UK to delight audiences across the country. Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going on a Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower’s versatile lively score. Join our intrepid family of adventurers and their musical dog on their quest to find a bear. Along they way they encounter many

The wacky characters of Alice in Wonderland

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The cast of DreamboysThe cast of Dreamboys

obstacles and it isn't long before they realise they can't go over it, they can't go under it - so they'll have to go through it! THey must wade through the gigantic swishy swashy grass, the splishy splashy river and the thick, oozy, squelchy mud in order to keep looking. And when they reach the end of their trip will they ever find the bear they've been searching for? Fans of the book can at last accompany the family on their daring journey in an unforgettable experience that brings the beloved tale to life while retaining the rhyming and onomatopoeia that made the 1989 book so memorable. Expect plenty of catchy songs, interactive scenes and plenty of handson adventure. THere will also be a few special surprises! THe show is recommended for ages three years and over. Tickets cost £14.50

April 10 Alexandra Theatre, Bognor Regis 01243 861010 www.alexandratheatre.co.uk IMAGINATION runs wild and logic is abandoned in this fantastical, larger-thanlife musical brimming with nonsensical fun and excitement for the entire family. Follow Alice and her new friend, the white rabbit, as they set off on a colourful,

topsy-turvy adventure like no other and meet a host of outlandish characters including the troublesome twins, TweedleDum and Tweedle-Dee, the notorious Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire cat and of course, the Mad Hatter. THis bright and colourful show is not only full of the famous characters you know and love but fabulous costumes, catchy songs and unstoppable energy. Immersion THeatre proudly bring

their trademark energy to their most spectacularly bonkers show to date, as children and adults alike are invited to join in the hilarity of seeing this classic story brought vividly to life before having the opportunity to meet the characters after the show. And why not come dressed up as your favourite? Tickets start at £10, and cost £40 for a family of four. Suitable for ages 4 years plus.

The talented Saidi Kanda

Mad to Be Normal April 14-17 Chichester Cinema at New Park info@chichestercinema.org 01243 786650 www.chichestercinema.org

Dreamboys

"The UK's favourite male strip group is sure to have you hot under the collar."

One of the illustrations from the beloved story

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"This is perfect for any families looking for a fun and imaginative musical."

April 7 Kings Theatre, Portsmouth 023 928282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk

"This fun-filled show brings the classic children's story to life."

"For an evening of soulful yet chilled out acoustic music look no further than this performance at the Portsmouth Guildhall."

Saidi Kanda and Mvula-Mandondo

RENOWNED for their atmospheric shows bringing together high-energy dance routines, challenging choreography, incredibly toned physiques and largerthan-life personalities, the Dreamboys are set to get pulses racing across Britain with their official UK tour With their arrival at the Kings THeatre in Portsmouth, there’s no reason not to snap up your tickets to this real life Magic Mike style show. Established in 1986 and currently celebrating 31 years as the UK’s most famous male strip group, THe Dreamboys have evolved into an international brand and now operate 12 Dreamboys clubs

across the UK every Saturday night, alongside huge international tours. THey perform in front of millions of fans every year and have received more media exposure than any other male strip group in UK history. All professionally trained dancers, the group features Lotan Carter (Louis Spence’s nephew) and Jordan Darrell (former backing dancer for Rita Ora), and the boys will also be joined on stage by Ex On The Beach star, Rogan O’Connor. Whether you’re looking for the ultimate girls' night out or a tasty mid-week treat; you can be sure you won’t leave this heart pounding, breathtaking show disappointed. THe highly sought-after tickets are selling fast so book soon to avoid missing out Tickets cost £22.50.

IN CHICHESTER Cinema's tradition of screening thoughprovoking and original films is this showing of Mad to Be Normal. THis film follows worldrenowned Scottish psychiatrist RD Laing, played by David Tenannt, and his unique community at Kingsley Hall, East London, during the 1960s. Mad To Be Normal reveals the story of the famous psychiatrist and one of Scotland’s greatest ever minds. Working out of Kingsley Hall in East London throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Laing performed various daring

experiments on people who were diagnosed as mentally disturbed. His revolutionary methods involved experimenting with LSD on his patients and practising a form of self-healing known as metanoia, causing outrage and controversy in the medical profession and radically changing attitudes and perceptions of mental health around the world. THe sterling cast also includes the likes of Michael Gambon, Elisabeth Moss and Gabriel Byrne. THe cinema is also delighted to welcome director Robert Mullen for a question and answer session after the Friday screening to give the audience the chance to find out more about the film's production. Tickets range from £5.50-£8.50

"A fascinating insight into the life of infamous Scottish psychiatrist RD Laing."

Elisabeth Moss and David Tennant

April 8 Chidham and Hambrook Village Hall www.wegottickets.com

"Saidi Kanda and his band will introduce you to music unlike anything you've heard before."

MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST Saidi Kanda will be bringing his hugely talented band, MvulaMandondo, to Chidham on April 8. Saidi's heritage stems from Tanzania which has heavily influenced his musical style. As well as being taught about music by his father, he also learned how to make many instruments from him. THis has enabled him to become one of the most talented multiinstrumentalists of African traditional music. He is also renowned for his unique and naturally melodic voice. Years ago his musical prowess brought him to the attention of the Congolese musician Remmy Ongala, who gave him a place in his Super Matimila Band. From there, Saidi went on to be awarded Womad percussionist of the year in 1989. Settling in London, he then helped form the UK’S Orchestra Baboma and played with most of the greats of African Music including Papa Wemba, Kofi Olamindea, and Mose Fanfan. Saidi currently works with Dad Drama, and Ubizo, as well as appearing with the Londonbased Congolese band, Song Zing Allstars. Mvula Mandondo are the culmination of his musical career - his own band - and the opportunity to hear them together is not to be missed. Tickets cost £14 and are available from Harbour Records in Emsworth or from www.wegottickets.com

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You’re in safe hands with the team at Beckett & Co BUYING or selling a home becomes less of a stress with the friendly team at Beckett & Co estate agents. As an independent, family-run business, their priority is providing the best personal service and results for their clients. THey cover the major residential areas in and around Selsey where they sell residential property of every kind to suit each type of budget. THeir team understand how difficult the moving process can be for some. THey are confident that, as a well-established local company, they have more in-depth knowledge about the properties they work with than any other estate agent. As well as helping with buying and

Fresh, local produce from Country Gardens

COUNTRY GARDENS greengrocers is synonymous around Selsey with fresh and wholesome fruit and vegetables. Founded eight years ago by fresh-food fanatics John and Cat, the business is a hub of the best in locally-sourced produce. THe husband and wife team aim to give their customers the best tasting food possible for the best prices. THis ranges from succulent strawberries and tempting tomatoes to crunchy carrots. To do so they scour nearby farms and markets for the freshest food, and if there is something they can’t find it will come from the food market in Southampton - so still relatively local! However, it is not just fruit and vegetables they stock. THey also offer plants, flowers, seeds, compost, homemade cakes, biscuits, jams and even locally crafted gifts. THey are famous around Selsey for their dedication to their produce as well as their free local delivery service. Part of this includes their sought-after £10 box that they fill with a variety of the freshest fruits and vegetables. Cat and John are proud of their business which they’ve seen flourish through the loyalty

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of their customers and organic word of mouth praise. If you’re looking for a way to create a healthier diet using tasty, fresh produce then look no further than Country Gardens greengrocers. Visit facebook.com/ CountryGardens Selsey or call 01243 607400 for more details.

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Get crafty with Seal Island Wools

selling property, they are also dedicated to offering a complete professional residential lettings and property management service. Selsey is proving to be a popular location at the moment and Beckett & Co are on the lookout for properties around the area. Due to continued sales success and high demand they need more properties in

your area. If you want to get the best price for your home contact the agent that you know will get you moving. For a free no obligation market appraisal telephone 01243 601019, or call in at their office in the High Street, Selsey.

SMALL family-run business Seal Island Wools is situated on the Selsey High Street and is the perfect stop for all your knitting, crochet and craft needs. Brother and sister team Robin and Emily opened Seal Island Wools 18 months ago and are dedicated to providing the best possible products and customer care. THeir extensive range of products includes knitting yarn and needles, crochet cotton and hooks, patterns, buttons, beads, ribbons and trimmings. However, they also supply specialist equipment and goods like haberdashery items, children’s craft kits and toy stuffing. Robin and Emily are keen that people get involved with making their own clothes and accessories and can offer knitting and crochet lessons for those with an interest. During the summer they plan to extend this with small craft classes for children involving

sewing, knitting, crochet, basketwork and beadwork. As well as items to help make your own creations they offer a selection of beautiful hand-knitted baby and toddler wear, including premature sizes, all of which are available to order. And if it’s a gift you’re looking for it is worth paying them a visit for the gorgeous items made by local crafters on display such as stylish handmade jewellery from Liz’s Gems that is available in store now. So whatever craft you fancy or if you’re on the lookout for that unique gift, why not pay Seal Island Wools a visit?

Or visit www.beckettestateagents. co.uk for more information.

AN ESTABLISHED sight on the Selsey high street, Village Flowers have been delighting customers for over 40 years. THroughout the year, they provide a variety of enchanting and beautifully arranged flowers tailor-made to suit the needs of their customers and their lucky friends or family. However, they can offer so much more than just flowers. THey have also become well known for their gifts that are available both in-store and online. THey have recently started stocking a wide range of beautifully designed cards suitable for all occasions as well as balloons, candles and other gorgeous gift ideas. Owner Dawn Alvarez, née Eames, has worked at Village Flowers for 40 years, starting as a weekend shop-girl when she was only 12 years old. Now she is the proud owner of the florists and has seen it develop over the years into what it is today. Specifically in the last two years the company have branched out to offer this range of gifts to accompany the beautiful flowers available. Dawn believes this is part of what makes Village Flowers so special. She said: "Part of what makes us unique is our variety of gifts on sale from flowers, cards, balloons and even candles. "Also, everyone who works here is friendly and passionate about creating the best in floral arrangements." As part of the international group Interflora, Village Flowers are renowned for their high quality flowers and

Paws for thought at the Pet Pantry infamous food challenges held regularly are a test for even the biggest eater. Why not give the Goliath Burger challenge a try? 24oz of prime beef stacked with a spicy chicken fillet, six rashers of bacon and slices of melted mozzarella that is a must for all burger lovers. Served with homemade chips and rustic onion rings, this towering meal costs £16 - or if you are one of the few to beat the burger and clear your plate you can have it half price! THe Riviera aims to create a relaxed family environment accompanied by delicious, freshly prepared food to suit everyone’s tastes. For more information call 01243 603427 or visit www.riviera-restaurant.co.uk

TONI MARSH, owner of the Pet Pantry in Selsey, understands that the key to running a successful pet shop is to treat the pets as if they are the customers! Highly passionate about animals, she loves making the pets feel truly at home when they step into her store. She said: "I do tend to have most of my customer conversations with the dog or the pet who comes in, not with the human owner. "I will always remember the dog's or cat's name they are my real customers after all!" Toni, 29, took over ownership of THe Pet Pantry four years ago and since then her business has gone from strength to strength with a growing turnover and customer base. And one of her secrets to success is clearly talking to the animals as well as a high level of customer care for her (human) visitors. She said: "I take great care over my relationships with my customers as well as the dogs and other pets." THe number of pets and their owners visiting THe Pet Pantry has grown due to the excellent ranges of products available in-store. THey stock everything that is needed for keeping your furry friend happy and healthy, including food, treats, accessories such as collars and leads, toys, grooming products like dog shampoo and specialist items such as their latest find the PitPat which ingeniously monitors the exercise of your pooch! All this and much more is available in the shop along the Selsey High Street. However, it can also be found on their website www.thepetpantry.co.uk Items ordered on the website can be delivered, and orders that come to more that £40 are delivered free! But to make the most of your Pet Pantry experience

A bunch of gift ideas at Village Flowers

To find out more call 07951351301 or visit their Facebook page www.facebook.com/ sealislandwools

Treat your taste buds at The Riviera Family Restaurant THERE really is something for everyone to enjoy at the popular Riviera Family Restaurant. Located on the Selsey High Street, it is the perfect stop for hungry passers-by while they engage in a bit of retail therapy or to keep you going during a busy day. Open from 8am, they offer mouth-watering breakfasts for those with an early start - but don’t worry, they are available all day with delicious ingredients including bacon, sausages and eggs. THere is also a vegetarian breakfast available so no one need be left out. THe team at THe Riviera are proud of their highly extensive menu that includes freshly made soups, salads, traditional favourites such as fish and chips and steaks, as well as homely roast dinners and tempting homemade cakes and desserts. Every THursday and Sunday they offer carvery meals that are always very popular with customers. Especially sought after dishes are those with seasonal ingredients such as fish like freshly caught Dover sole or Selsey crab that is only available at certain times in the year. For those with big appetites, THe Riviera is sure to impress with their range of steaks and burgers. THeir

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arrangements. THey cater for all types of special occasions and celebrations including weddings, parties and annual events such as Mother's Day. If you don't live close enough to pop into their store you won't miss out. THeir online ordering and delivery system at www.villageflowersselsey.co.uk is the perfect way to send a gift to someone you care about. THey are also able to deliver their flowers abroad, even as far afield as Australia and New Zealand! So for gifts for every occasion why not pay Village Flowers in Selsey a visit? For more information 01243 602863 or visit villageflowersselsey.co.uk.

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there is nothing like actually paying Toni and her shop a visit. For the best advice from a passionate professional it is worth talking to Toni while browsing her store for the best in products for your beloved pet. Visit their website www.thepetpantry.co.uk or their Facebook page www.facebook.com/ ThePetPantrySelsey to learn more. Or call 01243 607071 for any enquiries.

OH WE do like to be beside the seaside! Selsey is unlike any of the other seaside towns along the South Coast. Situated at the tip of the Manhood peninsula, Selsey Bill is the most southern point of West Sussex and as such is a remote sun-trap drawing in holiday makers from all over the country. Part of its charm is the tranquillity of the town afforded by its unique location and many businesses have used this

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Jones and Tomlin – the name in beds since 1946 ESTABLISHED in 1946, Jones and Tomlin is a family-run, Sussex-based, independent bed specialist with huge bedding centres in Chichester, Worthing and Horsham. THe Chichester Bedding Centre is located in the picturesque and historic village of Bosham with easy access and ample free customer parking just off the roundabout on the A259 main road from Chichester and Fishbourne to the east and Havant and Emsworth to the west. New store extension – building works commencing April

Chichester Bedding Centre

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£675,000 Refurbishing & Updating

f The Chichester Bedding Centre as it is now

Grand Sale

an impressive glass frontage and an entirely new entrance providing easy access from their large off-road car park. THe existing two-storey part of the Chichester Bedding Centre to the east of the site will remain and will have access from the new building on the ground and first floors. THis ambitious project will increase the available showroom space by more than 2,500 square feet, creating by far the largest independent retail bedding showroom in the region.

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With almost 100 beds on display, the Chichester Bedding Centre already offers an unrivalled choice of premium beds in the region and their new, extended and modernised showroom will have an even greater range of beds to choose from.

Jones and Tomlin's modernisation and refurbishment project at Bosham will be completed over a period of three months, starting in April, during which the Chichester Bedding Centre will remain open for business.

THis investment by Jones and Tomlin in their newest showrooms at Bosham will see the demolition and replacement of the older, single-storey part of the building with two new floors of purposebuilt, air conditioned retail space behind

To enable this exciting development to get underway all remaining stock must be removed from the site and will be cleared at hugely discounted prices.

All clearance goods have been transferred from the warehouse and displayed. Showroom was closed Wednesday to write final price reductions.

FINAL WEEKEND! - FINAL REDUCTIONS! ALL SENSIBLE OFFERS ACCEPTED!

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SHETLAND SUPERB 6ft Size Zip and Link Divan Set With Matching Headboard RRP £15830

HAZEL DELUXE 5ft Size 2 Drawer Divan Set

YOU PAY £6495

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CONTEMPO LV 5000 5ft Size 2+2 Drawer Divan Set

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LOUIS PHILLIPE 5ft size bedframe with Drawers Cherry finish RRP £1399

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ALL CLEARANCE STOCK MUST BE SOLD BY 4PM SUNDAY 2ND APRIL FINAL EVENT HOURS: Thurs, Fri, & Sat 10 - 6 Sunday 11- 4

Kidoreel House, Main Road, Bosham, Chichester. PO18 8PA Tel: 01243 576622 f One of the extensive show rooms as it is now

All offers correct at time of going to press & subject to availability. E & O E

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Taking control of your health

Before I found SaltBefore Space I I found Salt Space I was so tired after any wasexertion so tired after any exertion that I always had tothat sit Idown always had to sit down after doing anything. now anything. I now after I doing have much more energy have and muchI more energy and I don’t cough nearly so much, in nearly so much, in don’t cough fact I was recently able lookrecently able to look fact to I was after my daughter’s after two dogs. my daughter’s two dogs. Before coming to SaltBefore Space coming this to Salt Space this would have been unthinkable would have been unthinkable and that’s one of theand reasons that’s Ione of the reasons I IF YOU have a health problem and you want a would recommend salt therapy would recommend salt therapy scan of some description, did you know you can self refer in some clinics across the country? to anyone with my condition.” to anyone with my condition.”

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Waiting for a diagnosis can be the worst thing in the world, but waiting for an appointment can be even more frustrating. Not everyone has private medical care, but as a one off, and for peace of mind, you can self refer and pay for your treatment at the time of your appointment. With some illnesses, early diagnosis is crucial in order for you to have the best chance of recovery. THis way you will feel more in control of your treatment plan and choices on your road to wellness! In the morning, when I am making the children’s lunch boxes for school, I always put breakfast TV on in my kitchen to catch up on the news and generally what’s going on in the world. THis week there was a particular story that caught my attention. THere was a lovely lady being interviewed, who was about 25 years old. She had symptoms of stomach issues and was originally diagnosed with IBS. (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) A few months later her pain and discomfort was worsening, so she went back to the doctors and spent the next few weeks waiting for a scan. Several weeks later, shockingly, she was told she had ovarian cancer and needed immediate treatment. No one will ever know, that if she had had a scan several weeks previously, would she

have avoided so much pain and stress of not knowing what was wrong with her? Luckily she is on the road to recovery now and her prognosis is good, but many people like her are not so lucky. She had all the symptoms of ovarian cancer too, such as swollen stomach, lower pelvic and back pain, bladder discomfort and nausea, but it had not crossed her mind that this disease could even be a possibility in someone as young as her. To me, it’s always about taking your health into your own hands. Sadly, gone are the days when you see the same GP every time you visit your doctors surgery. THose ‘family’ doctors who

would have known everything about you, your children, your parents and your grandparents are few and far between. So if you feel there is something wrong with your health and you have concerns, ask what your options are. Ask if there is any alternative route to your diagnosis, other than waiting six weeks for your appointment to be arranged. Or do your own research and see where you can self refer in your local area. In Cosham high street, near Portsmouth, there is a clinic that does exactly this and its called, ‘Ultra sound Direct’. Please don’t think these scans are just for women either. Only 7% of their patients are men, and this is something they would like to see increase. Men face just as many health challenges as women, and for as little as £99 you can get most parts of the body scanned and checked. THere are ‘Well woman’ and ‘Well Men’ packages available, blood tests, fertility tests, post menopause tests, upper abdominal scans, Kidneys, ureters and bladder scans. THere is Vascular screening for stroke risk evaluation and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and a full range of private ultrasound scans for men such as abdominal scans, kidneys, ureters & prostate scans, vascular screening etc. THe list goes on and on. You cannot put a price on your health, and peace of mind. Early detection is essential.

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Tel: 01273 973843 Tel: 01273 973843 brighton@saltspace.co.uk 372-374 Portland Road 372-374 Portland Road brighton@saltspace.co.uk www.saltspace.co.uk www.saltspace.co.uk Hove BN3 5SD Hove BN3 5SD

For more information please contact: 56C High Street, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3AG Or call: 02392 382025 Denise Kelly is a passionate and motivated 'health expert/nutritionist'. Her company is called DK - The Wellbeing company and represents all things health and fitness. Denise also runs a juice company 'Juice It' that makes and delivers healthy juices and smoothies. She is involved with motivational talks, conferences and corporate events regarding health all over the world and believes that knowledge is power and, ultimately, health is your only wealth! Life is for thriving and not just surviving. For your health questions, or to book a consultation with Denise, please contact her on:

info@denisekelly.co.uk www.denisekelly.co.uk

By being proactive about your health you ensure peace of mind and catching any problems early on.

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• Listen to your body, it’s telling you what to do, and what not to do GETTING OLDER? • You don’t stop playing because you get old, you grow old because you stop playing. So keep moving and have fun with exercise. • You CAN change your body with exercise no matter how old you are. • Don’t blame age for lack of fitness. The true cause is often lack of exercise. • Exercising regularly will improve muscle

• When it comes to exercise little and often is best. • Exercising regularly is good for the mind, body and soul. Daily exercise boosts fitness, improves your mood and decreases stress leaves. It’s all good news. • Exercise is your play time, whatever you do make sure it’s fun and you are enjoying yourself! BALANCE IS IMPORTANT • Challenge your balance regularly to help prevent falls. • Stand on alternate legs for increasing lengths of time; try whilst waiting for the kettle to boil and progress to whilst brushing your teeth (men try not to dribble!). • Walk bare foot on the beach, it feels great and gives your foot muscles a good work out and helps your balance too. 01243 783040 www.lindygriffiths.co.uk info@lindygriffiths.co.uk

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Community News & Views AWARD-WINNERS will be performing in West Sussex Guitar Club's next recital. THe evening, called Guitar in Good Company, features Paul Gregory, guitarist, and the Cruft-Robertson-Pleeth string trio (violin, viola, and cello) and will take place at 7.30pm tomorrow at the Regis School of Music in Sudley Road. Paul Gregory, pictured below, started playing guitar at the age of 10. Later, he also studied cello and composition in London and is an Associate of the Royal College of Music. Paul won notable student awards, being nominated as one of tomorrow’s musicians and offered a concert at the Fairfield Hall, Croydon. As a winner of the Park Lane Awards, he gave a recital at the Purcell Room on London’s South Bank. Over the years, there have been many BBC Radio 3 programmes, including live broadcasts from the NTL Studio in Belfast and the Wigmore Hall as well as from Broadcasting House. He has been a member of the Lontano Ensemble specialising in contemporary music and has been invited as a soloist to most parts of the world, including the Americas and Hong Kong. His busy schedule of late has included recitals for the Nantes Conservatoire and Picardie Festival, Music Siena in Italy as well as West Dean International Guitar Festival, near Chichester, and at the Royal College of Music in Cardiff. He has recently given masterclasses at the royal college, Trinity College of Music in London and the College of Music in Dublin. Paul is the musical director for the weekly Tuesday lunchtime concerts at the Chapel Royal, Brighton, and the guitar masters series as part of the Brighton Festival. Benedict Cruft learned to play the violin from the age of six. In 1966, he entered the Royal College of Music where he won the top violin prize in l968 when he was only 19. He worked professionally as a soloist and with chamber orchestras. From 2003-13, he was the Dean of the School of Music of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. During, and after those ten years, he continued to perform regularly. When he was made a Fellow of the Royal College in 2012, Benedict became the fourth member of the Cruft family to have been honoured with an Fellowship. Scottish-born George Robertson studied at the Royal College of Music in London under a Caird Scholarship. Early in his career, he was a member of the BBC Symphony, Bath Festival and Philharmonic Orchestras, working with Kempe, Klemperer and Menuhin before going to play principal viola in the Bergen Symphony Orchestra, then with Celebidache in the Stockholm Radio Orchestra. Returning to London in 1966, he rejoined the New Philharmonia until 1977, when he began freelance work, recording for films and television and playing with many chamber groups. He has recorded the complete works for solo viola by Max Reger for ASV Records. George spends much of his time today pursuing his other interests of painting and video work. Anthony Pleeth has been one of the leading cellists of his generation devoted to historically informed performance practices. He has been conspicuous in his versatility, playing in orchestras, chamber ensembles and concerting as a soloist. Anthony was born in London in 1948. His father was the celebrated William Pleeth and his mother the acclaimed pianist, Margaret Good. Pleeth first studied with his father and became a virtuoso performer by his teens, making his first recording at the age of 13. Pleeth later studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, winning the Gold Medal in cello performance in 1966. In 1969, he joined the faculty at the Guildhall School of Music as professor of cello He remained busy in the new century and performed on several notable film soundtracks. THe programme of this special evening will include works by Beethoven, Schubert, Villa-Lobos and Pablo Casals. Tickets are £14 non-members, £10 members, half-price students and children free. Ring 01243 696762 to reserve your ticket or visit: www.regisschoolofmusic.co.uk

Dear Editor, I AM calling on your readers to join the fight against heart disease by signing up to the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) 54 mile London to Brighton Bike Ride on June 18, 2017. As Europe’s oldest charity bike ride, the event attracts tens of thousands of participants from all corners of the UK each year, including people from the South East. With 12 weeks to go to the event, we are only halfway to raising our target of £3m to fund life-saving heart research so we are encouraging as many people to sign up as possible. I am also pleased to say that, for the first time in the event’s history, the use of electronic bikes will be permitted this year. I hope this will encourage more riders of all cycling abilities to get in the saddle and take on the challenge. Families, friends and colleagues can enjoy a fun day out together while cycling through some of the South East’s most picturesque counties. Our London to Brighton Bike Ride is an

achievable challenge for all cyclists - from the newbies to the experienced, the cautious to the confident, the fast to the fall behinds and both the solo riders and the team players. Heart and circulatory disease still kills one in four and affects 7 million people in the UK. In South East alone around 21,300 people die prematurely each year because of it, tearing families apart. THe BHF will continue fighting against these devastating conditions until we live in a world where nobody dies prematurely because of them. THe event has been running for over 40 years now and in that time 814,000 cyclists have raised over £65m for our lifesaving research. THanks to our research, huge progress has been made in saving lives, and the number of deaths from heart and circulatory disease in the UK has halved since the 1960s. But there is still much more we urgently need to do which is why I’d like to urge readers to join the fight today. Sign up at www.bhf.org/L2B Shonali Rodrigues Head of events at the BHF

WOMEN who make music will be the subject of a lecture recital at Bognor Regis Music Club. Pianist Angela Zanders, pictured below, will give the musical event at 7pm tomorrow in the club's Concert Room at 2 Sudley Road. It will be an introduction to the lives and music of women composers from the Baroque era to the present day, including Elisabeth-Claude Jacquet de la Guerre, Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn, Maria Symanowska, Amy Beach, Lili Boulanger, Grazyna Bacewicz and Cecilia McDowall. Club chairman Chris Coote said: “We are looking forward to Angela’s illustrated lecture recital. She is an excellent presenter and performer and I am sure the evening will be most informative as well as very entertaining”. Angela studied at THe Purcell School, Trinity College of Music and Goldsmiths’ College, University of London. She also won an Austrian Government Scholarship for a year’s study at the HochschulefürMusik in Vienna. At Trinity College, where she studied with Joseph Weingarten, Angela won many competitions and awards. She later studied piano with Albert Ferber and chamber music with William Pleeth and Raphael Wallfisch as well as gaining enormous inspiration from lessons with Murray Perahia over a number of years. She has performed all over the UK, including venues such as London’s Wigmore Hall, South Bank and St. Martin’s-inthe-Fields and at St. David’s Hall in Cardiff. She has broadcast for BBC Radio 3 and has given performances throughout Europe and in Australia and New Zealand, both as soloist and accompanist and as pianist in the Solarek Piano Trio, which she formed in 1992. Angela has worked extensively as accompanist to a variety of internationally acclaimed singers and instrumentalists and for ten years was accompanist at the Centre for Young Musicians in London. She has a special interest in promoting the accessibility of classical music and has been giving lecture recitals for many years. She has lectured in Music Appreciation for Birkbeck College, University of London and for the WEA and U3A in Hampshire and currently lectures at the Ashcroft Arts Centre in Fareham. A lecturer at the University of Chichester since 2010, Angela has recently recorded a CD of solo piano music. Entry for the evening is £9 at the door for members and £11 for visitors. New members and visitors are especially welcome. More details from Chris Coote on 01243 773276 and Helen Woods on 01243 861620 or: www.BognorRegisMusic.org.uk

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free but tickets for rides on the trains will be £1 each for adults and children. "THe outdoor garden railway will be running with a selection of live steam and radio-controlled electric trains - some moving round the tracks on their own, others are standing still - so that you can see and photograph them more clearly." THe society's new 'drive a train yourself' 00 gauge model railway will be in use. "THis has several circuits of track, each with its own controller and circuit box," said Mr Earnshaw-Mansell. Further information from the society's website, www.cdsme.co.uk, or Mr Earnshaw-Mansell on 07954 051594.

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MEMBERS of the public are invited to a talk by Ian Crammond regarding foreign affairs. THe talk, presented by the Bognor Regis Twinning Association, is entitled The Middle East: A commitment too far and will take place on Friday, April 7, at 7.30pm. Following the British Empire during the early 20th century to its gradual demise, historian Ian will examine its dominance in the Middle East as well as the subsequent history and stability of the region. THe talk will be held at the Aldwick Parish Rooms, 88 Pryors Lane, Bognor Regis, PO21 4JF. Tickets cost £5 and include tea or coffee and cakes. Audience members are welcome to bring along drinks and nibbles if they wish. To book a place contact David Roche on 01243 264919.

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STEAM fans will be able to climb on board when Chichester and District Society of Model Engineers holds its first Steam on Sunday open afternoon of the year. THe event will take place from 2pm-5pm on April 9 at the society's site in Blackberry Lane, off Bognor Road, in Chichester. THe fun of one of its previous events last year is pictured above. Ben Earnshaw-Mansell, the society's media relations officer, said: "Train rides will be offered to visitors behind several different miniature steam and diesel-powered locomotives, and a selection of light refreshments will be on sale. "Admission to the site is

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Years of preparation went into creating the harbours to support the soldiers carried out on television, and where as much information as necessary can be gained from newspapers, journalists and the internet, in 1943 the required information was not readily available. Tides, depth of water, wind speeds etc, were crucial to the operation and men in small boats had to physically obtain this information to help with the various experiments to ensure these man-made harbours could withstand the weather and other circumstances. THe amount of equipment required by service personnel amounted to 20lbs per soldier and this equated to each division requiring approximately 600 tons of supplies – per day. THe Normandy coast, which had been earmarked for the invasion, was not to be helpful in that the coastline of nearly 50 miles offered only small harbours and beaches, not areas that would enable the large amount of supplies required to be easily and safely landed. THus, man-made harbours were going to be very necessary to the invasion plans. Finally, the idea was to build floating caissons – a watertight chamber open at the bottom and containing air under pressure. Ultimately, 80 were manufactured which were known as A1 class.

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Wartime remains are a reminder of D-Day FREQUENTLY we hear about the D-Day landings in June, 1944, some of which we knew, other things we did not. One particular aspect of those landings was the use of Mulberry Harbours. THerefore, as many left from the South Coast, I thought this week I would take a look at these unusual constructions. As with many activities during the war, many things had been discussed as far back as August, 1942. Sir Winston Churchill wrote to Lord Mountbatten, stating the piers to be used on the beaches, “must float up and down with the tide. THe anchor problem must be mastered. Let us have the best solution worked out". THe idea was that the allied forces would be able to provide supplies through prefabricated harbours, which would be towed into place on the invasion beaches. Nothing as large as this had been planned and therefore it was necessary for many people to become involved in the research and engineering of these major constructions. THe breakwaters had to be capable of withstanding winds and large sea swells. Nearly 300 experiments took place, many of these at Gosport, while various methods were explored. Unlike today’s wars, which seem to be

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The annual awards, which took place this year on 24 February 2017, celebrate Honda’s success and recognise the dedication of its network of dealers. Yeomans Honda was recognised for its stand-out performance, in particular in Customer Care for both Sales and Aftersales and its innovative marketing campaigns. This year’s glamourous event celebrated a milestone year for Honda, with a 12% increase in retail sales in 2016 versus 2015, the launch of the highly acclaimed tenth generation Civic and the all-new Civic Type R picking up the *What Car?* Award for the

most anticipated car of 2017. The ceremony brought together nearly 350 representatives from across the Honda (UK) car dealership network with its senior management team to celebrate the winners of 14 awards. Ian Gibb, general manager at Yeomans Honda, commented: “It’s a great honour to win this award, as it’s a testament to the dealership’s hard work and dedication to customer service. I want to thank the whole team for the part they’ve played in our success.” Phil Webb, head of car for Honda (UK), added: “Our Dealer of the Year Awards are an important date in the Honda calendar as they get our network together to celebrate not only the success of individual dealers but also the Honda brand as a whole. As well

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THese were 60ft high, 204ft in length, 50ft 3in wide with a displacement of 6,044 tons. THe draft was 20ft 3in and the internal walls were 9in thick with an external wall of 15in. THe actual construction did not commence until October 31, 1943, when a total of 45,000 men were put to work on 20,000 units called Phoenixes, which would swallow up an amazing 660,000 tons of concrete. THe artificial harbours were code-named Mulberry and for the first time in history an invading army took its own harbour to war. THese A1 class units were towed by tugs into waiting areas and gently sunk into shallow water, ready for the tow across the Channel where they would be re-floated by ‘blowing’ the internal tanks by means of a series of valves. Sadly, one of these units had sunk lower than anticipated and when being moved things did not go as planned. It swung around, settled again over a deep depression, twisted and was cracked beyond repair. Ultimately, it was used by the RAF in 1945 for bombing practice. THis harbour had sunk off the Pagham coast and is still there today and used by scuba divers as yet another location to study the seabed artefacts and fish which gather around any sunken object. THe Pagham harbour area was closed during the war, and local residents obviously wondered what was being constructed there. THere were many blocks of concrete appearing in various shapes and sizes. Ultimately, it appeared that an area around Selsey was the main marshalling area of these new constructions. Sections of Mulberry Harbours were marshalled off the Aldwick area, however

some pieces were lost in a storm on June 4. THe wreck of one is still visible 200 yards to the left of Dark Lane, Aldwick, pictured above. Many of the harbours from our coast were towed across the channel to Arromanches, where they formed harbours whose enclosed area was equivalent to the harbour at Dover. Within a week of landing and the formation of the harbours, it is estimated 74,000 troops, 10,000 vehicles and 17,000s tons of weapons, food and fuel were safely landed. THis is only a glimpse at these feats of man’s engineering but Pagham beach has had a memorial to the brave men who were involved in just this one area of our contribution to the war. THe memorial was placed there in June, 1999, and stated – “To mark the 55th Anniversary of D-Day in 1944. THis plaque is erected as a memorial to mark the historical association that Pagham Beach had with the Mulberry Harbour Project in support of the liberation of Europe". THe plaque continued, “Some 50 had been assembled between Pagham beach and Selsey to hide them from enemy view they were sunk to await refloating when the invasion got underway.” Finally, the plaque recorded that "THe Mulberry Harbour project was without doubt, a great feat of British and Allied engineering skills, many still remain at Arromanches in Normandy.” Again, in June, 2004, a further service was held on the 60th anniversary of D-Day to ensure no one forgets the debt owed to the people who engineered, built, sailed and used these constructions. THat part of the beach in front of Pagham Yacht Club has been fenced off for safety reasons but children can still play around the Aldwick site at low tides.

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But a seven pointer of their own before the break set up the second period nicely. After the break, the Blues showed their fighting spirit. A driving maul from a line-out resulted in a simple touch down for Tom Belcher. THen after a fumbled re-start, Chris Johnson made one of his trademark bullocking runs releasing the backs with Sam Renwick scoring in the corner. Conversion missed but the score was now 28 - 20. From the restart Wimbledon were again under pressure losing their scrum and conceding another penalty. THe kick into corner set up a driving maul from the line-out. From the subsequent pick and go, Johnson touched down for Chichester’s fourth try to secure a bonus point. Hopes of a surprise win were dashed as the Dons slowed down play and took back control of the match. In the last five minutes they scored two further converted tries to dash Chichester’s hopes. But the Blues showed enough throughout the match to give the side's fans hope ahead of that crunch clash with Guildford tomorrow.

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IT WILL be one of the most important games in recent years as Chichester Rugby Club stand on the brink of relegation. After an up and down season, the Blues enter the last three weeks in the drop zone of National League THree (south west). One point adrift from safety Rob Lawrence's side need to start winning and winning soon. All is not lost at Oaklands Park, as a spirited performance on the road saw Chi pick up a losing bonus point in a 45-25 defeat to second place Wimbledon. Now, all eyes turn to the crunch clash with Guildford at Oaklands tomorrow (3pm), a side who are two places and five points above the Blues. With the side between them - Southend - in good form, Chi know that the visiting side from Surrey are more likely to slip into the relegation zone. Win against Guildford tomorrow and the great escape might just be on. THey go into the match full of confidence after an excellent display against a very good Wimbledon side. Chi started the match badly found themselves down 28-3 as the home side made four converted scores in the first half.

BOGNOR'S Friday Night Benevolent League ended with a bang with a Blind Trebles knockout followed by the trophy presentation at the Newtown Social Club. A total of 84 players took part in the relaxed competition, the second best turnout on record, which sees players from different teams paired up together. After some fierce play in the knockouts, the first semi-final saw Colin Mace (POW 'Z'), Dave Juniper (QEII) & Lee Passey (BRSA Wanderers) against Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker 'A'), Andy Chant (Aldwick Legion) & Lee Hellyer (Newtown Amity). THey proved to be two good teams, but Chant hit the doubles to see his team through to the final. THe second semi-final saw Andy Cooper (Squash Club), Lewis Kalli (QEII) & Mark R Todd (BRSA Ravens) take on Derek Mitchell (Chi Snooker 'A'), Gary Blackwood (BRSA Wanderers) & Janet Ayres (Chi Snooker 'A'). Blackwood had previously won the hat-

f The Blues make inroads in the Wimbledon defence. But it was not enough - as Chi lost out 45-25 to the second-place side

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trick of blind trebles knockouts, but even that couldn't help him make the final this year as Cooper, Kalli & Todd won 2-0 and the place in the final. THe final saw Robinson win the bullseye, giving his team the first throw. Both sides scored evenly - but a 77 from Chant left 48 for Hellyer which he had no problem finishing, with a double eight and then double 16 for the first leg. THe second leg saw a 125 from Todd, but a bounce-out from Cooper saw Robinson catch-up with 97. Todd then missed double top for the out-shot, leaving it for Kalli. Kalli missed and bust the score, giving Hellyer a chance at 71. But he miss-counted, trying for the bull when he needed double top with his last dart. Cooper then stepped up and hit double 10 for the second leg. THe last leg saw 81 from Cooper followed by 85 from Chant, but a slip from Hellyer left his team behind. After some good scoring, Todd had 112 left but could only leave 16 after ending up just inside the double. Hellyer missed double top for the 56 finish, and Kalli

f Bognor under-10s with Sam Aspland-Robinson

BOGNOR'S under-10s proved they can perform on the big stage after running out to play rugby in front of more than 12,000 fans. THe team were among a number in the region to be invited to Twickenham to play a tournament before the recent Harlequins versus Newcastle Falcons match in the Aviva Premiership. After impressing coaches and referees with their skills, the Bognor youngsters were chosen to perform on the pitch at THe Stoop at half time - following in the steps of internationals such as former England captain Chris Robshaw, Sussex-born prop Joe Marler and current England scrum half Danny Care. Steve Andrews, who coaches Bognor under10s, said: "At the start of the tournament it was explained that the teams would be scored on teamwork, sportsmanship, respect and playing in the Harlequins way. "THe scoring would be out of five in each category thus meaning 20 would be the

highest possible score for any team in one game. I am pleased to say that Bognor managed to score 20 in two games and 19 in the third thus allowing them to play on the pitch at half time." THe squad was made up of Harry Shepheard, Samuel Russell, Seth Hopwood, Sean Andrews, Ben Riley, Sean Carroll, Bertie Gregson, Max Wheelhouse, Ethan Kearns, Fenton Walker and Tristan Absalom. Steve said: "THey played their little hearts out and the feedback from everyone up there was brilliant. THey were delighted with the lads in terms of how they played and the respect they showed. It was also good for them to play in front of 12,000 people. THey were all really pleased about that. "In the end, they played Worthing so it turned into a little derby which finished 1-1. After the match they all had photos with Sam Aspland-Robinson, one of the England under-20s players who had just won the Six Nations, so they had a great day."

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could only leave four for his team. Robinson slipped with his last dart and bust his out-shot, but Cooper only needed to use his first dart to hit double two for the win, making himself, Kalli & Todd this years Blind Trebles Champions, and taking home £180 between them. THen it was on to the trophies: DIVISION 1 - Overall, singles and pairs winners - POW 'Z'; overall, singles and pairs runners-up - BRSA Wanderers. DIVISION 2 - Overall, singles and pairs winners - Newtown Amity; overall, singles and pairs runners-up - Aldingbourne Mavericks. DIVISION 3 - Overall winners - QEII, overall runners-up - POW Galleon. Singles winners - POW Galleon. Singles runnersup - QEII; Pairs winners - QEII. Pairs runners-up - Richmond 'B'

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THE FUTURE is looking bright for Pagham as the under-21s clinched their third title in a row. THe young Lions sealed the SCFL Western Division crown this week with three games still to go in the season. With a cup semi final left to come, hopes are high at Nyetimber that the nucleus of the under-21 side can fire Pagham to success in the future. Pagham chairman Tony Shea said: "For most of the group, this title made it three league winners' medals in three years - a fantastic achievement for the lads and one the club is extremely proud of. "On top of that success, a number of the under-21 lads have featured regularly for the first team this year." With those young players starting, Pagham have enjoyed a resurgence in recent weeks and currently sit fourth in the SCFL Premier. However, a good run was brought to an end on Saturday when they were beaten 3-0 at inform Eastbourne Town. THe Lions welcome Newhaven to Nyetimber Lane tomorrow (3pm) as Mark Bennett's side look to finish the season on the up.

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THE STARTING gun is about the be fired on another track season for Chichester Athletics Club. After another successful cross-country year, focus now switches to the oval as competitors across all ages look to rack up a raft of personal bests. THere is no time for anyone to ease themselves in - with April seeing all of the club's teams in action. THe main event will be the Southern Athletics League match on April 15 at Andover. With Portsmouth booked up for another event, the track in north Hampshire will count as Chi's 'home' event THe club is hoping to provide two competitors in each event and make the most of familiar territory to start the Division THree South West campaign off well. April 29 and 30 then sees the National Youth Development League start - with the lower age group match taking place on the Saturday and the uppers on the Sunday - both are being held at THe Mountbatten, Centre in Portsmouth.

It's been a busy time of the year for the outdoor runners too, with members of the club heading to Fleet earlier this month for their regular spring half marathon. Nearly 2,700 runners took part on the undulating course with Mike Houston leading the squad home in a time of 1.19.06, followed by Graham Woodward (1.27.05), Andrew Moore (1.43.39), Andrew Whitfield (1.48.19) and Kevin Williams (1.52.51). Nadia Anderson (1.53.42), finished first out of the women's cohort. On the same day, eight members from the club joined 2,400 others for the Eastleigh 10k road race. But Chi's contingent performed well with James Baker (17th overall & third V40 - 32.23) leading the way. THere were also good performances from Conrad Meagher (37th – 34.16), Rebecca Moore (52nd & 4th women’s – 34.38), Jane Harrop (311st & 1st FV55 – 40.40), Ivan Prince (41.41), Anneliese Shaw (43.33), Andrew Harrop (47.35) and Sue Baker (58.30).

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CHICHESTER City have second spot in their sights as the Lillywhites' excellent form continues. Miles Rutherford's side have surprised many in the SCFL Premier this season. With just six games to go, the Oaklands Park side sit third, level on points with Haywards Heath in second and five behind league leaders Shoreham. A 2-0 win on Saturday at home to sixthplaced Eastbourne United - with Josh Clack grabbing a brace - helped keep the pressure

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up on the top two. And, with Haywards Heath travelling to Shoreham tomorrow, Chi know that a win on the road against strugglers Peacehaven and Telscombe (3pm) could lift them into second with a month of the season to go. Rutherford will have to do it without Lorenzo Dolcetti who is back training with Ryman Premier side Bognor, where he is dual-registered. But with Clack in fine form after netting four times in three games, few would bet against

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Chi bagging all three points. In SCFL Division One, Selsey's charge up the table suffered a slight wobble when the Blues were held at Billingshurst. Steve Bailey's side had to come from behind twice as struggling Hurst looked to seal a much-needed victory. But, thanks to goals from James Parsons and Joe Clarke, the Blues made the journey back down south with a point. Tomorrow sees Selsey travel to Steyning Town (3pm), a side who they have already played twice this season. With just five league games to play, the Blues will be looking to string a series of good results together to try and secure a seventh place finish. In the West Sussex Premier, Nyetimber Pirates will travel to across the border into Surrey to face Division Two Ewhurst in the quarter final of the Centenary Cup (tomorrow, 3pm).THat's after beating Worthing Town Leisure 6-2 last weekend in the previous round with Phil Turner scoring his 100th goal the club in the victory. Elsewhere, table-topping Chichester City Ladies will be eager spectators as the FA Women's Premier South West One title race hots up. Chi are in the middle of a two-week break as others catch up on games. THey will return to action on April 8 hosting nearest rivals Plymouth Argyle at Oaklands Park.

Bosham keep Sids at bay in title race BOSHAM moved a step closer to the SCFL Division Two title after rivals Sidlesham stumbled. THe Robins have been leading the way for much of the season and currently sit three points clear at the top of the tree. With just three games to go, Andy Probee's side are close to securing the title and possible promotion. A 0-0 draw at Roffey last weekend, which was just the fifth time all season Bosham have dropped points, did open the door slightly for the chasing pack. But local rivals Sidlesham, who currently sit third but with a game in hand, were unable to capitalise. Daren Pearce's side slumped to a 4-3 defeat on the road at Cowfold. THat was despite Tom

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Bayley netting his 32nd and 33rd goals of the season. It was the second time in six weeks that the Sids have suffered a reverse at the hands of the strugglers. THe defeat leaves them nine points behind Bosham with time running out for a challenge to be made. Pearce will be hoping the Sids get back to winning ways tomorrow when they host Upper Beeding (3pm). More likely to challenge Bosham will be second placed Jarvis Brook, who are three points behind but have played a game more. THe Robins have a rest week and will be watching on as others catch up on fixtures. THey return to action in a week's time welcoming Roffey to Walton Lane.

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BOGNOR'S march to the Ryman Premier title continues - and manager Jamie Howell believes he has hundreds of people to thank for making the dream a near-reality. Two home wins in the space of a few days have kept the Rocks top of the Ryman Premier. With just five games to go, the gap between Bognor and their nearest challengers Havant in second is four points with both now having played the same number of matches. Key to that has been an unerring level of consistency which has seen the Rocks lose just three times at home and three times away in the league all season. And Howell believes the excellent support the club has had from the loyal fans both at Nyewood Lane and on the road have cheered his tight-knit squad on. Speaking to the Post, Howell said: "THe support has been superb. We had a good crowd on Tuesday against Leiston which was great considering it was midweek. "But the support all season both home and away has been brilliant and much appreciated. "When there are 150 to 200 people behind the goal that can make the difference. "We are hoping for another good crowd again at Enfield and we hope we can give them another great performance and a decent result to send the fans home with a smile on their face." Bognor have hit form just at the right time.

Last Saturday saw the Rocks defeat in-form Canvey Island 4-0 with James Fraser (3) and Jimmy Muitt scoring the goals. THen on Tuesday, Bognor despatched playoff contenders Leiston 1-0 as a sparking Jimmy Wild effort and some excellent defensive play secured all three points. THose two victories mean that Bognor's unbeaten league run now stands at 11 games, with the Rocks losing just once since the start of the year. Howell said: "Leiston was a difficult game. It went how I thought. We were excellent in the first half, playing as well as we've played for some time. "But when we didn't get the second I knew it was always going to be difficult and to be fair to Leiston they changed a few things and we held on." Next up for the Rocks is a trip to perennial play-off contenders Enfield Town, a place where Bognor have struggled over the years. Howell will have to do so with a few players missing. Dan Beck is awaiting a scan (hip) while striker Charlie Moone has been released. However Chad Field is back from suspension and dual-signing Lorenzo Dolcetti is set to be available. Howell said: "THings have just clicked. Sometimes it goes like that. We just need to keep doing what we are doing and focus on what will be a difficult match."

Howell praises Fraser's finishing FOOTBALL managers up and down the country would give their right arm for someone like James Fraser. Since returning to the club from Burgess Hill via Whitehawk, the midfield maestro has been integral to the Rocks' performances. But, perhaps more importantly, he has now become a 20-goal a season player - the type of player that every manager is always keen to snap up. After Fraser fired Bognor to another three points last weekend at home to Canvey Island, manager Jamie Howell couldn't speak highly enough of his number seven. Howell said: "Fraser has just been an integral part of the team. He has this unique ability to pop up at crucial times to get us a goal when we need one. "He wants to win and has a great mentality which is infectious. "He has been a revelation for us and getting 23 goals from midfield, that would be a good return for a forward. THe tally speaks volumes for the role he has played for us." Howell added: "THere's a right and a wrong way to leave the club. He didn't give me any problems and, when he became available, we were delighted to welcome him back."

IT'S BEEN a huge week really in the grand scheme of things as once again the club has pulled together. After losing Sami El-Abd for two games and getting six points; after losing Chad Field for three games and getting nine points everything is going in the right direction. I think the reason for the change of form has been very obvious. Normally we have got six or seven players that have a steely mentality that carry us through games. But the last three of so games we have 15 lads with that mentality and they are doing everything they can to win games. Everyone is firing on all cylinders; everyone is playing well on and off the bench. On paper, the 4-0 win against Canvey may have looked comfortable but it was far from that. At Nyewood the wind normally comes steaming in along the side and down towards the corner, which is why we normally play the way we do. But for the first time in what I can remember it was straight down the middle. THey turned us around and had the breeze in the first half so we knew that if we kept things close we would have them in the second half. We could have easily been two or three down by the end of that first period. As it was, we were completely in control at half time although I think we were quite lucky not to have conceded. To get 2-0 up we knew that with the wind we would have them in the second half, which we did by getting another two goals. THen against Leiston it was very much chalk and cheese in two halves. We played some unbelievable football in that first half and Jimmy Wild scored an amazing goal. But the whole performance I thought was excellent - we were playing properly, our movement off the ball was great and we could have quite

easily scored two or three. As it was, we had a one nil lead and then in the second half we just defended that by getting men behind the ball and defending resolutely. Everyone did a shift and to come out with the win after two completely different halves that's credit to what we're doing. Next up is Enfield which is a place where we have traditionally struggled. We know we are in for a difficult game as they are a physical side. But for us it is another cup final - three points is what we are after and three points is what I expect us to get. We are the ones in form and we should beat them. As for the form we are in I am not surprised. THe view from many people who follow our level - including some of the kids I teach at school who follow Worthing - is that Bognor always fade away. But the fact is that we do not start too well and we are always paying catch-up. We have never really been a front runner and with the pitch we have, with the fitness that we have, and the good weather, I expect us to finish the season well. As I keep on saying, the pressure is on Havant as it has been all year. Even if we lose the next four games they still need to get the wins to close the four point gap that we have opened up. We are not doing anything different; we are still the same little old Bognor and beating teams where we can. Where we have a never-saydie attitude and everyone throwing themselves in front of balls, Havant do not have that as they have brought people into the club from outside. THat attitude is not in the ethos of the club. THeir fans expect them to win the league and for that reason the pressure will be on them to the end. With five games left, I honestly believe that three wins will win it for us. Craney

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