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Homes formal plan revealed INITIAL formal proposals for up to 2,300 homes in North Bersted have been submitted.

Planning experts Lichfields have compiled a scoping report for the major development off Chalcraft Lane.

THis sets out the extent of the compulsory environment impact assessments which will be submitted with an outline planning application on behalf of the landowners, the Church

Commissioners and the Langmead Group, represented by Landlink Estates.

THe report is being considered by Arun District Council. It sets out how subjects like transport, water, landscape character and air quality will be affected by the large-scale development.

A report by Lichfields states: "THe proposed development would introduce up to 2,300 residential dwellings. THe site would offer a variety of dwellings types,

sizes and tenures providing a broad range of accommodation including affordable housing, housing for the elderly and family accommodation.

"Building heights would range between one and three storeys.

"For the purpose of assessment, it is assumed that the development will take approximately 11 years to build at a rate of between 150 and 200 dwellings per year..."

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As well as housing, the proposed development on the 141 hectare site would include up to ten hectares of employment land, a three-form entry primary school and a community hub for shops, healthcare facilities and library.

A road/pedestrian/cycle link between the A259 and Chalcraft Lane will be provided along with improvements to the A259 between Bersted and Drayton.

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HOTHAMPTON ARMS To coincide with a brand new management team at what was formerly known as Jack’s Burger and Beer Joint members of the public have renamed the bar The Hothampton.

Business partners Lucy Borrill and Dan Barrett are excited to start running the pub under its new name that was judged by Post columnist Sylvia Endicott this week.

The idea was to get the community involved in choosing a name that would be Bognor Regis themed and mean something to the locals.

This has definitely been achieved with its new name that alludes to the town’s foundation.

Original name winners chose the Hotham name.

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Firm marks first decade

TEN YEARS of pioneering work has been celebrated by a Bognor Regis company.

Frame of Mind was the town's first Community Interest Company set up to provide a public benefit and is the picture of good health at the end of its initial decade.

THe outfit provides vocational training and wellbeing places for adults with mental health issues like depression and anxiety, learning disabilities and dementia.

Some 20 trainees are on its books and frame about 100 photos, paintings and certificates a month to the standards of the Fine Art Trade Guild as well as help to maintain a Bognor Regis in Bloom award-winning community garden at its Arun Business Park premises off Shripney Road, do wood turning and complete IT training.

Its founder, THeresa Bates, 53, has transformed her life from being a mental health service user to becoming the company's operations director.

She said: "I can't believe it's been ten years. It's been good and it has gone so quickly. We have to keep going.

"We just have to help one person and see the difference in them from when they walk through our door to make it all worthwhile.

"THe hardest part is coming here for the first time. Anywhere new for someone with mental health issues is a challenge.

Once they get somewhere, and get comfortable, they seem to grow."

THe past ten years have seen Frame

of Mind gain a series of awards for its innovative approach to providing work for people with mental health problems as well as building its turnover to £139,000 a year.

THeresa's expertise also saw her invited to speak at a European convention against poverty and social exclusion.

THe ages of those working at Frame of Mind ranges from 15-90. A contract is also expected to be awarded soon by the Department of Work and Pensions to train jobless people after a pilot project saw two out of five trainees gain work.

Her husband, Ian, 56, the company's support services director, said: "We have the feeling of being a community.

"For the people with dementia, people try to mollycoddle them for the rest of the week - and they come here and do work with us.

"THey know they do something meaningful when they are here and their carers get a break as well."

Of Frame of Mind's seven employees, three have been with the company since its start.

One of them, senior project worker, Paul Smith, 59, said: "THis is the best job I have ever had. It's really rewarding both with the trainees and members of the public.

"We can show that, with the right support and activities, people with disabilities can achieve just as much as anyone else."

A celebration of Frame of Mind's first ten years was enjoyed by a host of guests last THursday.

New course offers the chance to learn how to cook healthily COOKING healthy and affordable meals is on the menu at a new course in Bognor Regis.

Arun Wellbeing is running the free sessions to help residents to gain cooking confidence and learn how to prepare meals which will do them good at an affordable price.

THe course will be running from 6pm-8pm at the Laburnum Centre in Lyon Street on Mondays, from June 12 to July 17.

Cook and Eat courses last for six sessions and participants learn how to cook healthy and affordable meals from scratch.

An Arun Wellbeing spokeswoman said: "THe instructors also share tips on reading food labels, safe storage of food, budgeting shopping and food hygiene.

"THe Cook and Eat course is completely free and even includes the cost of ingredients. THe course is for adults but participants may bring up to one child with them to participate in the course. Childcare is not provided."

Booking is essential. Places can be secured by calling Arun Wellbeing on 01903 737862 or email: info@ arunwellbeing.org.uk.

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by Fiona Callingham 01243 908506 STUDENTS from a Bognor Regis school showed off their journalistic initiative and creativity.

Bersted Green School's Year 6 pupils linked with the Post for a reporting project to sharpen their writing skills.

THe children, pictured above, discussed the importance of print media with journalist Fiona Callingham alongside what makes a good news story and how to put a newspaper together.

THis will help them produce eye-catching articles about the school's version of the election for their young readers.

Having learned more about Post newspapers, the students were eager to write their own stories.

Emily Bigwood, aged ten, from Bognor

Regis, said: “I enjoy writing fiction stories but I’m now looking forward to writing my article.”

Felpham boy Terry Skipper, also aged 10, agreed.

He said: “THis has been good to learn how to write better and how I can get people’s attention with my article.”

For some, newspapers were already a part of their lives.

Matthew Harries-Arnes, 11, said: “I read the sports section anyway. It’s inspiring for your writing.”

Ten-year-old Jiya Patel explained how important newspapers were to her.

She said: “I read online newspapers. and my dad runs West Street News. He has to get up at 6.30am everyday to get the newspapers in.

"I’ve enjoyed today.”

Among the students were plenty of

budding writers.

Annie Macmurphy, aged 10, from Felpham, was no stranger to journalistic writing, having reported on the school's bomb scare in March this year. THe school's headteacher was impressed with her work and read the story out to governors.

Annie was keen to pursue a career in writing. She said: “I really love writing stories.

"At the moment I’m writing a story about a snake that’s set in southern Ireland."

Teaching assistant Steph Jarmyn, 53, was pleased with how the students responded.

She said: “It’s good for them to realise how a newspaper works and the style of it.

"THeir ideas and youthfulness are great."

Teacher Seb Toy, aged 40, agreed. He said: “It’s essential that the children have links to the real world when learning. THis sort of thing is often inspiring for them.”

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LOOSE change has been used by a Bognor Regis school to change children's lives in Africa.

All THe Regis School's pupils took part in a day in which coinage was collected and uniforms left at home in aid of a Unicef campaign.

THe international charity's Day for Change - just before the halfterm holiday - raised money to provide life-saving food and care for malnourished children.

Caroline Saunders, an assistant principal at the school, said: "Day for Change is a tangible way our staff and students can make a difference.

"Ninety students have already been working alongside Unicef to unlock therapeutic food packs and, now, all our students can get involved.

"Tutor groups have been collecting loose change for over a month and the fundraising culminated in a nonuniform day, where students brought a pound to take part.

"THe students have arranged a raffle and a cake sale, too."

To make the students' fundraising go even further, every £1 they raised was doubled by the Power of Nutrition charitable foundation.

THis vital funding will help Unicef to improve the nutrition and health of mothers, babies and children under five in Liberia.

Day for Change is Unicef's annual fundraising event for schools. THis year's occasion involved hundreds of schools and raised money to help malnourished children grow up healthy and strong.

Around the world, five children die every minute from malnutrition.

THe condition is responsible for nearly half of all deaths of children under five. Millions more children live with the effects for the rest of their lives because their bodies and brains have not developed in the way they should.

THe students at the school in Westloats Lane were keen to get involved in the fundraising because they had been learning about malnutrition and the devastating impacts it can have on young people's ability to thrive and flourish.

As small a sum as £5 could provide life-saving therapeutic milk for the treatment of a severely malnourished child for five days.

Four children could be provided with a month's supply of life-saving emergency food.

As well as the fundraising, the pupils could learn about how nutrition affects children's lives and how Unicef is working to help make sure every child gets the nutrition they need.

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` Fatal collision POLICE investigating a fatal collision in Bognor Regis have appealed for witnesses.

Officers were called just before 8pm on Sunday following reports that a van had left Shripney Road and collided with a tree.

Despite the efforts of ambulance crews, the driver of the van was declared dead at the scene.

No-one else was injured during the accident which closed the road until just after midnight.

Sergeant Peter Verney said: "Our investigation into the circumstances surrounding this tragic loss of life are on-going at this time.

"We would like to hear from anyone who may have seen what happened or was in the vicinity at the time. You can email: collision. appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101 quoting Operation Vienna."

` Fundraising walk TWO Bognor Regis women have raised more than £600 to help fight breast cancer.

Pauline Nash and Rachel Till took part in the Walk the Walk moonlight event through London.

THey completed the route in just over eight-and-a-half hours with 15,000 others.

` Hotel flats plan NEW PLANS have been proposed to increase the number of flats in THe Royal Hotel on Bognor Regis seafront from ten to 18.

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Traffic warning over homes plan

From page one But the proposals were heavily criticised at a meeting of West Meads residents. Among those present was Marion Woolgar who warned the extra homes would cause traffic chaos for the estate's residents.

She said she feared the prospect of some 5,000 additional vehicles a day from the housing would make traffic conditions impossible for those who lived nearby.

"It is going to be an accident waiting to happen. Drivers coming out of West Meads Drive and trying to turn right into Chalcraft Lane are already queuing back to the fire station because there is so much more traffic along Chalcraft Lane in the 18 months since the bypass opened.

"THere is nothing in Arun District Council's local plan about improving Chalcraft Lane. It talks about improving the A259 between North Bersted and Drayton and about improved cycle links but there are no measures to control the traffic on Chalcraft Lane.

"If you are going to put upwards of 2,500 houses on land next to it, there is going to be upwards of 5,000 cars. All of them will come out on that road," she said. "THere is also all the traffic from the proposed housing in Pagham which is going to go along there."

Mrs Woolgar, 66, has lived in West Meads since 1991 and has known the area since 1954. "For an area like this, there are far too many houses proposed," she said. "Development on this scale will be catastrophic in my

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opinion and is going to change this area fundamentally."

THe emergency meeting was held by West Meads Residents' Association last THursday to inform residents about the consultation into the modifications to Arun's draft local plan land use blueprint.

About 75 people attended the session in the community hall. THey were urged by the association's chairman, Ray Collins, to put their objections about the document to the district council before Tuesday's deadline.

"I hope everyone realises how serious this is for us," he said. "You definitely need to make a response."

Another West Meads resident, Martin Lury, said developing the farmland off Chalcraft Lane would worsen conditions for those in West Meads on the opposite side of the road.

"I guarantee you that, if they build on Chalcraft Lane, parts of West Meads will flood. Our whole quality of life is at stake with these proposals.

"If all the people who will live in it get work, they will all out-commute. It will not be worth living here if all this development goes ahead."

Bersted Parish Council's acting planning committee chairman, Cllr Gill Yeates, explained how people could object to the modifications in the plan online or in writing. About 50 people asked her advice after the meeting.

THeir objections will be passed by Arun to the planning inspector appointed by the government to lead an examination in public this autumn into the proposals.

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Chefs make a meal of their time at a Bognor Regis youth club YOUNG chefs made their own meal at a Bognor Regis club's first session in the kitchen.

THe young people created fruit tartare, French bread pizza with ham and cheese and butterfly cakes during their time at the 39 Club.

THey spent about an hour in the club's kitchen at its premises off Church Path in Glamis Street.

Ryan Holden, 12, said: "I sometimes help my mum make a roast dinner. I really enjoy it."

Fellow club member Jenson Mason, also 12, said: "Food you cook yourself tastes better because it is fresher."

THey were joined in the kitchen by

Mykal Robinson and Aidan Simpson, also both aged 12.

THe cooking lesson was led by the club's youth worker, Celia Rowe, and Vicky Hennessy, its committee chairman.

Vicky said: "We can have a cooking session once a month if the young people enjoy it.

"What they learn here will help them when they grow up and live on their own.

It's a useful like-skill for them. It's also getting them to work as a team."

THe 39 Club was re-started in the annex of its former premises by Vicky and other committee members in February.

It is open from 4pm-6pm on Tuesdays seven years after the original club closed.

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Residents make complaints

FORMAL complaints are being submitted by residents fighting plans for some thousand homes in Pagham.

THey want the consultation period about including the proposals in an important planning document put back by another month. THe deadline for comments on the modifications to Arun District Council's local plan land use blueprint expired at 5pm on Tuesday after seven weeks.

But many of those who attended the final two advice sessions held by the Aldwick and Pagham Greenfields Action Movement intended to tell Arun they believed it was difficult for objectors to be able to put across their views.

Among the campaigners who went along to last Saturday's event staged by PAGAM were Brian Gurden, 70, of Regents Way, and Pamela Aldridge, 76, of Hewarts Lane.

Mr Gurden said: "I want to know why the time to comment is so short. THe local plan is very, very complicated. It's 347 pages long."

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` Patrols continue HIGH visibility reassurance patrols are being continued by police in Sussex and Surrey.

However, enhanced patrols by armed officers - seen at train stations and other locations - were stood down on Tuesday.

Head of operations command, assistant chief constable Steve Barry, said: "THe public can be reassured that our high visibility patrols continue and, where we have reviewed and enhanced security at some events taking place in Surrey and Sussex, we will maintain that presence.

"THe actions we are taking follows a decision by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre that a terrorist attack may no longer be imminent and the threat level being lowered from critical to severe on Saturday."

` Campaign begins f Residents attend the latest PAGAM event and Bridie Melton, aged 80 and 78, of Rose Green.

Mrs Warren said: "All three of us will be objecting to the local plan. I don't believe in all these houses being built here.

THere is already too much traffic through Pagham. It has got busier in the past few years."

THe session included a big-screen demonstration of how to object, an online help clinic and details about the local plan.

PAGAM joint founder Alan Pivett said they wanted those who attended to call for an extension to the consultation so Arun could make the documents more readable for the average resident with no

experience in legal jargon or planning matters. THey were also told to complain if they found filling in the questionnaire about the local plan difficult.

"We have found that the biggest concern among those attending is the complexity of the local plan. If it was not for people like us, and the work Bersted Parish Council have been doing, they would not have known what to do. THey feel they are being treated with disdain," he said.

Only three of the seven libraries in the area had a printed copy of the local plan, he claimed.

An Arun spokeswoman said: "Details of the consultation were sent to all libraries

along with instructions on how to access the consultation documents at those libraries. We did not state that hard copies would be put in libraries.

"Hard copies were given to all parish councils but we have no control on what they do with their hard copy when they have received it. THe consultation advert says: " 'And electronic versions of all the documents can be accessed at all local libraries within the Arun District Council Local Planning Authority Area'.

"THe website also has details on how to obtain a hard copy but we have had no such requests."

POLICE have begun dedicated patrols to put the brakes on motorists who are under the influence of drink or drugs.

Surrey and Sussex Police yesterday started their latest summer campaign to target those drivers who put the lives of others at risk with their selfless actions.

About 300 officers are fully qualified to test for drugs at the roadside in addition to the many hundreds more able to test suspected drink-drivers.

Supt Chris Moon, head of Surrey and Sussex Roads Policing Unit, said: "Our advice is simple - go cold turkey or do not drive."

Tyler is charity's choice A BARNHAM resident has been chosen to help lead the fight against brain tumours.

Tyler Murphy has become one of THe Brain Tumour Charity's young national ambassadors.

THe role will see him highlight the charity's pioneering work internationally and talk to people about the impact of the disease.

Tyler, pictured below, said: "I am very pleased to be selected as a young ambassador. I know the role will involve going to different events.

"I've been to a two-day induction course, which explained the work of the trust and what the role will involve. I've got another one to attend in August at the charity's offices in Farnborough."

Tyler was invited by the charity to become one of its ambassadors. To be chosen, he had to make a video presentation about himself to show he could cope with being interviewed on TV. "I have to be confident going around talking to people," he said.

Tyler, 19, of Orchard Way, started to suffer from severe headaches and sickness nightly in January, 2010, when he was 12. A scan revealed he had a

brain tumour and he had an operation the next day. Unfortunately, not all the tumour could be removed and Tyler underwent seven operations.

He had further treatment in 2014 and in October, 2016. His most recent surgery took place six weeks ago. He is awaiting the results of a scan after the operation to see the latest situation during his ongoing treatment.

THe details have been sent to an expert in Boston in the USA because of the rarity of Tyler's tumour.

Tyler's mother, Jan Ellis, said: "Part of Tyler's role will be to raise awareness of brain tumours. THere are 450-500 young people a year diagnosed with a brain tumour, so many GPs will not see a case.

"It's about getting awareness out to parents and anybody else about what to look for. THat is really, really important."

All the young ambassadors have links with brain tumours either as patients or through family ties.

Tyler is also well known locally for the Tyler's Trust charity he began to provide gifts to seriously ill children in the region's hospitals.

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Pension fight goes public WOMEN fighting against an enforced wait for their pensions have taken to the streets of Bognor Regis for the first time.

THe 13 WASPI members staged their protest through the town centre and along the seafront.

THey handed out leaflets and spoke to shoppers about the government-imposed delay in receiving their state payments from 60 to 66.

Among those who took part was Bognor Regis resident Julia Fitzgibbon, 59. She said: "I will have paid national insurance for 50 years by the time I receive my pension at 66. I will have gained nothing from that time except to be exhausted.

"THere's no end to my working life. I work in domestic service now and there's no way I will be able to do my job for another six years. It will be physically impossible.

"I've never been out of work and I've never had a break. I'm self-employed, I live on my own and I've worked out my finances all my life - only to have somebody move the goalposts for six years."

THe members of the Bognor and Chichester South branch of the Women Against State Pension Inequality group wore purple sashes and clothes to match its national colour and carried banners.

THe branch was formed by North Bersted resident Jill Robertson two months ago when she was inspired by her attendance at a march in London as part of its Solent branch.

She has seen the new branch grow to 45 members. Regular meetings are held in the Bognor Regis area. THey are being planned for Chichester as well.

Jill said: "I'm happy with the turnout.

Because it's a Friday morning, some of our members are at work.

"Considering the group has only been going for two months, it is doing well.

Hopefully, we will be able to attract a lot of attention on this march and talk to people about our cause. It's all about highlighting what we are doing."

THe group supports 1950s women who are annoyed about the way governments put back their pension payouts.

In 1995, it was proposed to raise the retirement age for women to 65 to bring it into line with men by 2020.

But this was again altered in 2011 and finally in 2013 when the men's pension age was raised to 66 and women were brought into line. THis means women born between April, 1953, and October, 1954, have been told to wait an extra six years or so for their pensions.

Another woman affected by the delay is Pat Ingham, 63, of Bosham. She said: "I worked in the NHS before I retired at 53 and I received a letter at 59 from the government telling me I would not get my pension until 64 years and seven months. I was a full-time carer and I couldn't go back to work.

"I'm with my husband, and I know that gets taken into account, but all I get now is my limited NHS pension.

"I know of women who are unable to work and others who have had to sign on for Jobseekers' Allowance. * THe marchers also wore black in remembrance of the victims of last week's Manchester bombing and stopped for a minute's silence in the London Road precinct.

Housing merger HUNDREDS of tenants around Bognor Regis have a new landlord.

Optivo was formed by the amalgamation of AmicusHorizon and Viridian. It has more than 700 homes in Bognor Regis and Littlehampton and is among the largest housing associations in the UK. Its total stock amounts to 44,000 homes-plus for 90,000 people in London, south east England and the Midlands.

Paul Hackett, chief executive of Optivo, said: "We're now 'one team' and will be able to build more new homes than we could have done as separate organisations.

"Optivo will respond positively to the housing crisis while looking to deliver sector-leading services.

"We look forward to working with our partners to meet housing need and creating safe, sustainable communities for our residents.

"Residents will remain at the heart of everything we do."

Optivo will invest £3.5 billion in new homes over the next ten years and will raise £1.5 billion new finance to support its growth programme to put the business in a powerful position to tackle the lack of affordable homes.

It will have the capacity to build 1,500 homes every year from 2021.

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Butlin's resort director Jeremy Pardey said: "We need the town centre to be more welcoming and provide better attractions.

THis is what our customers tell us and I believe a BID for Bognor Regis will help secure the future of the town centre."

But critics, such as Squires Model and Craft Tools owner Roger Lewis, believe the proposal is a waste of money and will merely take over some of the duties of councils to save them money.

After the consultation into the BID, businesses set the project's four main priorities. THese are to: promote a positive image of Bognor Regis and change perceptions, reduce crime and anti-social behaviour, stimulate the evening and night-time economy and provide better parking in the town centre.

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VOTING papers are being sent out next week to businesses around Bognor Regis town centre.

THe firm's owners should receive the information next Monday to enable them to vote whether or not to back a Business Improvement District.

Votes need to be cast by 5pm on July 3.

THe result will be announced soon after.

THe BID will enable more than £700,000 to be raised to spend on enhancements to the main shopping area.

THis will be achieved through a 1.5 per cent levy on companies with an annual business rates bill of £6,000-plus for five years from next April.

One of the proposal's supporters, Carl Rixon, a director of Condor Blinds in the High Street, said: “We at Condor Blinds will be voting 'Yes' for the BID because it gives us and similar small town centre retailers a voice, and the opportunity to influence the development of our business environment.

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` Annual dog show TOP DOGS will be on display this month in Bognor Regis and District Dog Training Club's annual show.

THe companion dog show will be held on June 11 at Jubilee Fields off Chalcraft Lane in North Bersted.

Entries will be taken from 11.30am and the show will open at 1pm.

Classes will be held for breed, obedience and novelty, with the Kennel Club good citizen bronze award also being held.

Proceeds from the show will go to the Sussex Pet Rescue Charitable Trust at Storrington. It is a small charity which relieves the suffering of sick and abandoned animals and re-homes companion animals.

Among those it is helping is Penny, pictured below, a nine-month-old Jack Russell cross. She is in a foster home but is looking for a permanent owner.

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VISITORS to a Bognor Regis beach are enjoying one of the best in the country.

THe town's popular eastern foreshore, from the pier to Butlin's, has kept its National Seaside Award.

THis is presented by Keep Britain Tidy in recognition of beaches that are wellmanaged and maintained. It is a quality mark and signifies to visitors it is among the top English beaches.

THe latest award flag was hoisted above the promenade by Arun District Council chairman Cllr Jacky Pendleton at a ceremony with other dignitaries and members of the council's foreshores team.

Cllr Pendleton, pictured middle left, with Bognor Regis town mayor Cllr Phil Woodall, praised the work of everyone involved in maintaining the beach and the counterpart award-winning East

Beach at Littlehampton to such a high standard daily. She said: "THis is a great start to the summer season.

"Our foreshores team work hard to ensure the beaches are pleasant for both residents and visitors and I am delighted the Seaside Flag will be flying above these two beaches again this year.

"THanks should also go to the voluntary groups who help to keep the beaches tidy. Tourists pay attention to these awards and this sends out the message that Arun has some top quality beaches to be enjoyed."

Formerly known as the Quality Coast Award, Keep Britain Tidy's Seaside Award recognises and rewards beaches in England which achieve the highest standards of beach management.

It has been won by the east beach in Bognor Regis for many years.

AN AIR cadet will be flying high thanks to a Second World War pilot.

Cadet David Agate of 461 (Chichester) Squadron has been awarded 15 hours of flying instruction after passing a tough test.

He will benefit from 15 hours of flying time with Goodwood's Boultbee Flight Academy as the winning cadet of a flying scholarship from 12 applicants.

THe scholarship was set up in memory of Wing Commander THomas Murray DSO DFC and Bar by the request of his family.

He survived three operational tours from 1940 and ended up commanding 138 Squadron which dropped spies into Denmark and Norway.

His story is recorded in Suitcases, Vultures and Spies by aviation writer Mark Hillier.

Mark organised the scholarship, which was funded by selling some of Wing Commander Murray's memorabilia, profit from Mark's books and a grant from the RAF Association in Bognor Regis.

Of the three finalists, Mark said: "It was difficult to choose between them. THey were all of an exceptional standard.

"Quite frankly, they all deserved to go through. Were the resources available, we would have financed them all."

David was chosen after an assessment and a 20 minute test flight in one of the academy's ex-RAF Chipmunk aircraft.

He is a Year 12 student working on his A-levels at Bishop Luffa School's sixth form in Chichester.

THe two other finalists will be given two days of work experience by Boultbee.

THis is the second locally-funded flying scholarship organised by Mark along with his two associates - Dieter Sinanan, the Boultbee instructor who will carry out the training, and talented sculptor, Greg Percival.

THe first went to a cadet from 2351 (Bognor Regis) Squadron Air Cadets. who has achieved his private pilot's licence.

"THe availability of gliding and flying scholarships within the Air Cadets is now very limited," said Mark. "It is good to be able to provide flying training to those in the area who have the potential but might not otherwise be able to get on the ladder."

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by Fiona Callingham 01243 908506 news@sussexpost.co.uk MORE than 3,000 people were drawn to Hotham Park for a day devoted to books and storytelling.

THe fourth annual Festival of Imagination on Wednesday proved a success with visitors and organisers enjoying the free activities provided by the town council.

THese included a storytelling session on the bandstand every hour, laser tag, obstacle courses, a bungee run, face painting and a book swap.

THere were also friendly mascots such as Olaf from Frozen, Peppa Pig and characters from the Despicable Me films standing by to have their photographs taken with excited fans.

Every year the festival is book orientated with past themes of Alice in Wonderland and Roald Dahl.

THis year marked the 20th anniversary of World Book Day so organisers wanted to incorporate as many books into the day as possible. THe main books celebrated were Horrid Henry, Where's Wally, The Famous Five and Peppa Pig. Kirsten Fitzpatrick, events officer at Bognor Regis Town Council, was pleased by how the day went.

She said: "THere's been a constant stream of visitors.

"THe book swap has been brilliant.

Whatever's left behind at the end we will give out to people. I want every child to be read a bedtime story tonight.

"THe mascots have also been hugely popular. Lots of people have taken pictures with them.

"I always enjoy this event. It's been lovely to see the results of four months of hard work."

Pat Dillon, a former Bognor Regis mayor, agreed: "I've loved it. It's great to be involved with the kids and the community at an event like this."

Along with the story telling were other displays to enjoy. Malcolm Daniells, from Bubble Pop, was there with plenty of bubble-blowing equipment for the children to try.

He said: "I've had really positive feedback from the kids and their parents.

"And there's a really nice feeling in the park today."

Creative workshops also proved popular. Workshop leader Anna Aroussi enjoyed the event. She said: "It's been really busy, we've had over 200 people here.

"It's great that the council puts this on."

Children were given cutouts of characters from books to decorate.

Rebecca Buckland, from Bognor Regis,

was there with her daughters.

She said: "I think it's been really good.

THe girls are loving it.

"THey wanted to come straight to the creative tent and the book swap."

Her daughter, Rhianna, aged nine, was looking forward to reading the books she picked up from the swap.

She said: "I've enjoyed it so far. At the book swap I got Girls in Tears and Sophie's Adventures. I will probably read one of them tonight."

Many of those who attended the day were holidaymakers. Kevin Howse, from Bedfordshire, enjoyed what was on offer. He said: "We didn't expect any of this, it's been a great bonus to our holiday at Butlin's."

Shellie Mann, from St Albans, was also impressed.

She said: "My children are loving it.

THey've already been on the train which they really enjoyed."

Town Mayor Cllr Phil Woodall attended the events as a judge for the fancy dress competition. Everyone had thought about their costumes so much, prizes were awarded to all who took part. He said: "Everyone was dressed so brilliantly so they were all winners.

"It's been a really good day."

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` Sight loss help for residents AN EXPERT at living with sight loss will be providing advice at Bognor Regis Library next week.

West Sussex County Council rehabilitation officer for the visually impaired (ROVI) Richard Jones will be on hand to answer questions from individuals on issues including mobility, managing domestic needs and accessing communications.

His Q&A session will take place from 10am-midday next Tuesday at the London Road library.

THe drop-in event will be for those affected by sight loss and their friends and relatives. THey will be able to find out how to adjust to life with reduced vision from one of the county’s sight rehabilitation specialists.

Richard will be joined by outreach worker Dan Batchelor from Bognor Regis-based charity 4Sight, which helps visually impaired people live independently.

Cllr Debbie Kennard, the county council's cabinet member for stronger, safer communities, said: “We hope the event will encourage our residents to talk openly about their day to day struggles, no matter how simple they seem, and not suffer in silence.

“Despite being tough to come to terms with, it is vital to talk to someone about the difficulties you or a loved one may be experiencing.

"THe day will provide a relaxed atmosphere with people who may share a similar situation to yourself, and even ask a question that’s been weighing on your mind."

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Runners turn park into a beach for third birthday

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BEACHWEAR put the fun into parkrun for the Bognor Regis event's third anniversary.

Grass skirts worn by men and women, inflatables, a surfboard and bikinis added to the celebrations for the 155th of the weekly runs around Hotham Park.

Two of those who dressed up for the occasion were mother and daughter, Michele Smith and Tiki Hills.

Michele, 57, of Felpham, said: "THis is my sixth run. It gets us up and out on Saturdays and gives us a bit of exercise as well as being good camaraderie."

Tiki, 32, of Littlehampton, said: "I started parkrun in January and dressing like this is all part of the fun."

Taking the watery theme to the extreme was Bognor Regis town centre resident Dave Skidmore, who completed the 5km course as a dolphin.

He said: "It's been really hot running in this. I don't have any beachwear and this outfit was the closest thing they had at the Arena Sports Centre where I work.

"I got a good response as I ran around but I think a few runners were a bit taken aback to be overtaken by a dolphin."

Last Saturday was the 243rd day in a row in which Dave, 43, had run before and just after his first marathon in Windermere in the Lake District the previous Sunday which he finished in 3hr 41mins.

THe first of the 283 runners to finish was parkrun ambassador Mike Houston, who oversees eight of the weekly events. A further five are planned.

He said: "THese events are all about getting the community together. THey are not just a run.

"THey are one of the best things that have ever been started. THey are getting people fit and active and outside.

"I came here for the first one and it's such a great feeling. Everyone is smiling. It's like being on holiday every week."

THe Bognor Regis parkrun was the first between Havant and Brighton when it was started by Ben Bowers and Jason Rae. Run director Ben said: "Parkrun in Bognor Regis is going from strength to strength.

"I expected it to be popular but not this popular. THere are a lot more people running around the town. I think it's a more popular thing to do than ever.

"THat's due to parkrun as well as clubs like the Tone Zone Runners and the new Promenade Plodders - and it can be seen in the record number of finishers in this year's Bognor Prom 10k race."

THe parkrun's latest anniversary was also marked by the installation of a defibrillator on the park's toilet block.

Ben said: "Parkrun rules state we have to have a defibrillator close to our start.

But we didn't want to have one just for ourselves.

"We use the park for free every week and we decided to put something back and make the defibrillator available for everyone. THe lives of some of our members have been touched by cardiac arrests." THe £1,400 cost was met by donations.

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About Cancer Research UK f Slimming World Consultants (from left to right) Claire Rose, Jane Haskins & Hollie Sherred, Getting Ready for the Big Clothes Throw, in Lavant KIND-HEARTED slimmers in Chichester and Bognor are clearing out their wardrobes and donating clothes they’ve successfully slimmed out of for an event in support of Cancer Research UK that aims to raise £3million.

‘The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw’ is a two-week long event that runs in Slimming World groups across the UK from 5th – 18th June. Members confident enough to know they’ll never need their ‘before’ clothes again are being invited to donate clothes, shoes, bags and accessories to local Cancer Research UK shops, by collecting them in special bags and taking them along to their weekly group.

Last year, The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw raised £2.1million and this year it is set to be bigger and better.

New for 2017, group members who find one of the 4,000 specially-branded golden bags to donate their clothes in will be entered into a prize draw, giving

them a chance to meet a mysterious celebrity who is a big supporter of Cancer Research UK, or win shopping vouchers to replace the clothes they’ve kindly donated.

Local weight loss Consultants in Chichester, Bognor and surrounding areas, are so confident that their members will never need to see their larger clothes again and are expecting a fantastic amount of bags to be collected which will hopefully result in a record fundraising amount this year. They say; “Lots of people don’t know that keeping a healthy weight helps reduce the risk of developing some types of cancer. The Clothes Throw is a really good opportunity to remind people of the importance of maintaining a healthy weight, as well as a chance for the members who have done so well to celebrate their amazing weight losses by saying goodbye to their ‘before’ clothes!”

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MONDAYS Wrenford Centre, Terminus Road (Tesco End), Chichester, P019 8TX 7:30pm Hollie - 0779 160 3274 Mosse Memorial Hall, St Richard’s Hall, Aldwick, Bognor PO21 3BD 3.30pm, 5.30pm or 7.30pm Lisa - 0771 741 7610 Selsey Town Hall, 55 High Street, Selsey PO20 0RB 5.30pm or 7.30pm Becky - 0758 511 9392

TUESDAYS Selsey Town Hall, 55 High Street, Selsey PO20 0RB 9.30am - Becky - 0758 511 9392

Oaklands Park Pavilion (Home of Chichester Rugby) Wellington Road, Chichester PO19 6BB 5.30pm or 7.30pm Claire - 0771 750 7838 Salvation Army Hall, Queensway, Bognor Regis PO21 1QL 5.30pm - Lisa - 0771 741 7610 West Wittering Cricket Club, Millennium Meadows, Elms Lane PO20 8LW 5.30pm or 7.30pm Becky - 0758 511 9392

WEDNESDAYS St Wilfrid’s Church Hall, Ellsadale Road (off Victoria Rd), Bognor Regis PO21 2SG 8.30am, 10.30am, 5.30pm or 7.30pm Lisa - 0771 741 7610

Chidham & Hambrook Village Hall, Chidham Lane, Chidham Chichester, PO18 8TL 7.30pm - Claire 0771 750 7838

THURSDAYS Midhurst Youth Wing, Lamberts Lane, Midhurst GU29 9EA 3.30pm, 5.30pm or 7.30pm Vicki - 0780 533 5979 St Wilfrid’s Church Hall, Durnford Close, Parklands, Chichester PO19 3AG 5.15pm or 7.15pm - Claire - 0771 750 7838

SATURDAYS: The New Park Centre, New Park Road, Chichester PO19 7XY 9.30am - Jane - 0776 566 5465

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Yo ho ho and a day full of fun A BOGNOR REGIS school was overrun by swashbuckling students as part of their annual pirate day.

Year 3 pupils from the Edward Bryant School embraced the pirate theme fully and arrived at school in their best buccaneering outfits.

THe fun-filled day marked the end of their pirate-related studies and combined practical activities with everything they had already learned.

Students were divided into groups and alternated between outdoor activities, craft-making and meeting the enthusiastic History Man who was there to bring the past to life.

THe children especially enjoyed meeting David Cadle, the History Man, who also donned his finest pirate clothes and brought along plenty of knowledge, anecdotes and artefacts.

Teacher Mrs Wayne was impressed by how the children interacted with him.

She said: “THe History Man has been great. He’s had the children laughing and getting involved all day.”

THe classes found plenty to enjoy from the History Man. Miles Simons, aged eight, said: “I’ve enjoyed getting loads of new facts. It’s also exciting to see different things and learn from them.”

THe pirate weaponry, treasure, pictured inset, and equipment provided by the History Man were also a hit with the children.

Eight-year-old Liv Rowan was interested

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in how pirates sailed. She said: “Doing the ropes was really fun. We learned about how pirates would pull things on the ships.

"I’ve also really enjoyed dressing up.”

Teaching assistant Sandra Stone acknowledged the importance of teaching the children in an interactive way.

She said: “I’ve loved it. THe kids have really enjoyed it. It’s great for them to get hands on.”

To signal the end of the day, a cannon was fired in the playground, which was something the students were excited to see.

Winston Wong, eight, said: “It’s been really good. I’m going to enjoy the end of the day when they fire the cannon.”

His peer Keira Weed, also aged eight, agreed: “I think I’m going to like the cannon shooting best. But I also I liked holding the weapons like the swords.”

Both the pupils and teachers enjoyed the hands-on day.

Assistant headteacher Mr Whitby said: “It’s been a fantastic day to finish their topic. THey have had loads of fun."

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THe extra advertising about the proposal to replace THe Croft Surgery has to be carried out because its opening hours it could differ from those given in the plans.

Councillors were due to impose a restriction limiting patients' access to 7am-8pm weekdays and 8.30ammidday, Saturdays. THe hours for the pharmacy intended to be located within the surgery would be 9am-6pm weekdays and 9am-4pm Saturdays. But councillors agreed to approve the scheme with longer opening hours subject to residents being able to comment about them.

THe move was decided after the surgery's planning agent, Jonathan Best, told Arun District Council's development control committee last Wednesday: "We would like the condition limiting opening hours changed...on the basis that, if somebody needs medical attention, that should be acceptable even if it does not confirm to the opening hours on the door of the practice."

Arun planning officer Daniel Vick said one of the new surgery's car parks would be close to housing.

"We would have to consult with our environmental health officers to see if they would have a problem with that and, if they did, could it be resolved," he said."

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It was built in 1992 for 6,500 patients but now serves 11,000.

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Friday, June 2, 2017 LIBERAL

FRANCIS OPPLER FRANCIS is married and has lived in Bognor Regis since he was two.

He went to local schools, and has worked in the constituency.

He regards Bognor Regis & Littlehampton as his twin home towns!

Francis has been active in local politics for nearly 30 years, being first elected in 1989. Since then, Francis has had many roles as a councillor, having served twice as mayor of Bognor Regis, spent six years as the leader of the opposition at Arun District Council, and was recently re-elected for the fourth time to West Sussex County Council.

THe Liberal Democrats will

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CRAT to frontline school and commit to keeping the PARTY college budgets, protect ‘triple lock’ protection for pupil funding in real terms state pensions. and ensure no school loses THis would mean Lib out from changes to funding Dems giving a £770 boost arrangements. to 27,530 pensioners Under the Conservatives, in Bognor Regis & funding per pupil is set to Littlehampton. see the biggest cuts in a generation, THe Lib Dems are committed to Saving the NHS by putting a while billions of pounds are being penny in the pound on income tax spent on divisive plans to expand to give the NHS and social care grammars and free schools. THe Lib services the cash they need. THey Dems will invest an extra £6.9bn will also limit the amount elderly nationally in our schools and colleges over the next parliament. people have to pay for social care.

THe environment is important to THe Liberal Democrats will invest £31m more in schools and colleges Francis and the Liberal Democrats, in Bognor Regis & Littlehampton particularly animal welfare. He is a member of the League Against over the next parliament.

THe funding for Bognor Regis & Cruel Sports and is totally opposed Littlehampton would reverse cuts to the hunting ban being lifted.

FENCING TO BE PROUD OF

PATRICK LOWE

THIS election is even more important than in 2015, as a full and successful Brexit is now at stake along with the security of our country.

We want MPs in Westminster strongly committed to achieving British independence, sovereignty and self-determination, whilst tackling immigration and integration rather than a watered down approach.

Clearly, UKIP is more committed than any other party to achieving these goals – remember, Brexit would never have happened without UKIP! However, there are other candidates who have a different agenda.

Aged 49 years old, married with children, a small business owner, a virtual lifelong Sussex resident with an association with Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, I was UKIP’s police and crime commissioner candidate last year.

UKIP

I am also a chairman of governors for a primary school, a national leader of governance and was a director of the National Governors Association.

We can continue with schools short of funds, housing only for those who can afford them, child poverty rising, a Southern train service that continues to cause utter misery, an A27 since I’ve lived in Sussex for 40 years still not upgraded, higher taxes but less benefits, or we could have a new UKIP Brexit MP in Bognor Regis and Littlehampton that starts delivering.

We have a plan to revive our coastal communities and fishing villages, cutting business rates for small businesses, getting 20,000 more police officers, no tax if you earn below £13,500 whilst middle earners will benefit as well.

On top of that, an extra £11bn will be put into the NHS and social care every year, all our pensioner benefits maintained and the pensions triple lock, disability and carer benefits protected, and affordable housing for younger people whilst scrapping tuition fees for the key subjects.

So - go on - vote UKIP on June 8!

LABOUR

PARTY

ALAN BUTCHER

WE MUST rebalance our economy and our communities.

Conservative 'austerity' has held our economy back, bringing our country to breaking point.

THe NHS and social care have been cut and undermined. Homelessness has doubled since 2010, and we are losing teachers and teaching assistants due to education cuts.

Millions are trapped in poverty by sky-high rents, zero-hours contracts and arbitrary cuts to benefits.

Despite these crippling cuts, national debt has soared by 220 per cent under Tory mismanagement

and we are heading towards a 'no plan, no problem' Brexit.

I would vote to give the NHS, social care and education the funding they so desperately need and for 10,000 additional police, and guarantee the triple lock for pensions and the winter peel allowance.

I will not vote for tax rises for people earning under £80,000.

THe Southern Rail debacle, caused by the Tories, must be ended by taking back control for passengers immediately as a first stage of nationalisation of our rail service.

Houses built locally must be the homes we need, not the houses that developers want. We need new homes reserved for first-time buyers, along with rent controls, secure tenancies.

Our plans for a National Education Service include the imperative for properly funded schools, scrapping university tuition fees, and for access to lifelong learning.

Here in Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, Labour has consistently been the progressive choice for voters in general elections. Only once did the Lib Dems come ahead of Labour. It was 2010 and they promptly joined a Conservative government.

THis general election offers a rare opportunity for real change in our country. Our economy being rigged against most of us must end and our approach to Brexit negotiations must be shaped by Labour’s vision for a fair deal for the many, not just the privileged few.

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PAUL Sanderson MBE is standing as independent candidate in the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency. THe community and pastoral leader (chaplain) of Littlehampton Academy, he has called for a new kind of politics.

Mr Sanderson, awarded the MBE in 2006 for services to young people in West Sussex, was inspired to stand as an independent candidate by his experiences at football.

"I watch a lot of football and I like to get involved from the stands, shouting suggestions, singing encouragement and sometimes screaming frustrations," said Mr Sanderson. "Recently, I found I was

ANDREW BISHOP THE GREEN Party has big, bold ideas to create a confident and caring Britain that we can all be proud of. We aren’t afraid to hope for a better future or to be honest about how we get there. We are proud to do politics differently.

Imagine a government that trusts in our common humanity and our capacity to govern ourselves.

Imagine a government that believes that the best way forward is by working with each other, rather than against each other.

Imagine a government that prioritises the rights of citizens and the environment over those of corporations, and gives everyone a chance.

doing the same to the TV. Not at the football but at the news.

"In a moment of reflection, I thought to myself what if I got out of the stands and on to the pitch? What if I had a go at making a difference nationally as well as locally?"

As a former trustee for THe Body Shop Foundation and currently chairing the trustees of the CRED Foundation, Mr Sanderson has longstanding ties with the constituency going back to 1996.

"I have a passion for a new type of politics where people aren’t continually putting one another down," he said.

"I believe we need to put our energy into finding solutions together,

seeking common ground, listening to each other and caring more. I want to keep inspiring this community that more change can take place.

"I want to involve as many people as possible of all ages and different backgrounds in persisting to make a positive difference to the local, national and international world in which we live.

"Standing for election as your MP is new, but standing up for this community is not.

"I want to engage with as many individuals as possible and develop my knowledge of how to improve the lives and investments of the many different residents and businesses across the constituency.

"I believe there is a different way to achieve a fairer and just society."

deserve the best possible THat’s the kind of GREEN education for their government I would work Y PART future. THere should be for. no postcode lottery when As your Green MP, I it comes to education promise: funding.

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NICK GIBB

country safe.

I have no doubt that only a Conservative government can be trusted to deliver a OVER the last 20 years I have worked strong economy. hard to support local residents in their A vote for any other party is a vote battles with bureaucracy, whether for economic chaos under Jeremy with central government, big CONSER Corbyn. business, or local authorities VATIVE If you re-elect me I will give and to make sure that people’s PARTY strong backing to THeresa May opinions are heard at the highest in her negotiations to deliver levels of government.

Brexit and in her determination to I am deeply involved in tackle the causes of unfairness in our community life and have a track society. record of standing up for the Locally, I will continue to area.

As a nation at this election, we support the regeneration of both face a choice of two Prime Ministers town centres, Bognor Regis and in Jeremy Corbyn or THeresa May. It’s a Littlehampton, to the benefit of the whole choice of who we want to negotiate the best community. possible deal as we leave the European And, whilst recognising the need for new Union and a choice of whether or not we homes across the country, I will ensure that continue to have a strong and growing local opinion about where development economy. takes place is strongly represented to the Without a strong economy we will not district council and to ministers. create the jobs we need, be able to fund I will also continue to work with residents vital public services, like the NHS and to ensure a channel is cut in the Pagham schools, or protect people’s pensions. Nor Spit to protect people’s homes from coastal will we be able to keep our streets or our erosion.

ELECTORS around Bognor Regis will be voting next week to choose the next government.

Polling stations will be open from 7am-10pm on Thursday to elect the new MP for the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency.

Six hopefuls are standing, including the previous MP, Nick Gibb, to represent the area in the House of Commons for the next five years.

They have set out their views on these two pages and we will find out who has been successful when the result is declared. This is likely to be early next Friday.

The election comes just over two years after Mr Gibb held on to the seat ahead of four rivals.

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Display by Gill wins award at flower show f L-r: Scarlet Cooper, Tye Puttock and William McNestrie

Students enjoy glimpse of uni MOCK court trials and using DNA to solve pretend crimes were among the tasks carried out by Felpham pupils to encourage them to attend university.

A total of 46 students from Felpham Community College successfully completed the latest Making Choices programme designed for 12-14-yearolds. Many were from groups underrepresented in higher education and could be the first in their family to become an undergraduate.

One of the Year 9 students, Scarlet Cooper, said: "My favourite workshop was the DNA one. It looked at identifying animal DNA and also the work the police do with suspects and DNA. "I always thought I would consider

university after my GCSEs and now I definitely want to."

Half of the college's groups who attended the sessions at Sussex University followed the life sciences, pharmacy and robotics workshop. THe other half followed the social sciences of law, sociology and politics.

Students also learned about the pastoral side of university and asked student ambassadors questions before they attended a ceremony to celebrate completing the programme.

Gill Woodman, the college's careers co-ordinator, said: "It was great to see the students' enthusiasm within the workshops. You could see they found it interesting how subjects develop."

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FLORIST Gill Homer has created silver from birch and clematis.

Rose Green resident Gill was awarded a silver gilt medal for her entry in the first session of the National Association of Flower Arranger Societies' floral art and design competition held at the worldfamous Chelsea Flower Show.

Her entry was constructed on a plinth in class B – Destination Unknown,and was titled Continuum. THe sinuous construction of birch twigs and clematis vine was embellished with orange calla lilies, roses and Sandy Brown Vanda orchids.

Gill, a member of the West Bognor Flower Club, also competed at Chelsea in 2016. She and fellow flower club member Lucinda Knapman won a silver gilt medal for their entry in the Gardener's Delight class.

She said: THe judging criteria for this year's competition was changed in order to lift the standard, so making it more difficult to win medals."

Her double silver successes have seen her set her heart on winning a gold medal at the event. She hopes to be invited next year to give her a chance to attain her goal.

THe Chelsea Flower Show is probably the world’s most prestigious event of its type and is held annually in the grounds of the Royal Chelsea Hospital close to the River THames. It consists of a huge main exhibition hall and a host of gardens in and around it.

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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 Re-enactors fight for glory

Four Nations Medieval Tournament June 17-18 Arundel Castle visits@arundelcastle.org 01903 882173 www.arundelcastle.org GET READY for a thrilling weekend of history brought to life in the beautiful setting of Arundel Castle.

THe knights, squires, and men-at-arms of Raven Tor Living History Group will meet in a Medieval foot tournament representing the countries of England, France, Poland and Denmark.

THese competitions will use a variety of weapons and the free-style fighting of the combatants will be the nearest reproduction of tournament combat seen outside of the 15th century.

With a story teller, falconry display, have-ago-archery (for those aged over eight-yearsold) and a tented encampment of crafts and displays, there is plenty to see and experience over the weekend.

THis is one of many exciting events taking place this year to mark 1,000 years of history at the castle.

Castle manager Bryan McDonald explained why this year was important to the castle.

He said: “We are looking forward to an exciting and busy open season next year in celebration of our important anniversary.

"We look forward to welcoming visitors of all ages to experience our events, gardens, restaurant and of course, 1,000 years of history!”

Regular admission prices apply and start at £10 for children and £11 for adults.

Russell Kane - Right Man, Wrong Age June 7 Alexandra Theatre, Bognor Regis 01243 861010 www.alexandratheatre.co.uk IN THIS brand new show, comedian Russell Kane unleashes another blisteringly-funny, award-winning standup performance about growing up and growing down.

Are you 16-years-old, yet feel 21? Are you 40, but tragically faking 25? Or maybe you’re full-on 80 years, with unstoppable energy.

Don’t worry: this is normal. No one is ever the ‘right’ age - it's is the beauty and the curse of being a real person.

Multi-award-winning comedian, presenter, actor, author and scriptwriter Russell Kane is best known as the host of three series of BBC3‘s Live At The Electric, regular appearances on BBC1’s Live At Apollo, BBC3’s Unzipped, ITV2’s Celebrity Juice and I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of

"Funny-man Russell is set to bring laughs aplenty to Bognor Regis with his latest tour."

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Here! Now! Most recently, Russell travelled the world with YouTube stars filming the new survival programme, Stupid Man, Smart Phone, which is available on BBC iPlayer.

Russell was nominated four times for prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Awards before winning Best Show in 2010.

He then went onto make history as the first comedian to win both the Edinburgh Award and Melbourne Comedy Festival’s Barry Award in one year.

His second DVD, Russell Kane Live, was recorded in the West End at the Vaudeville THeatre and released by Universal Pictures in 2015.

Famed for his critically acclaimed tours, Russell has been performing sell-out shows across the globe and now he is back with this brand new show!

For a night full to the brim with hilarity look no further than this brilliant stand-up show.

Tickets cost £17.

The Sad Old Rockers Charity Gig June 10 The Fishbourne Centre, Chichester info@sadoldrockers.co.uk 01243 775302 www.stwh.co.uk/support-us/events/sadold-rockers-live

"This promises to be a night of great music and food that also supports the work of St Wilfrid's Hospice."

Comedian Russell Kane

"Watch as Medieval knights, squires and menat-arms battle it out at Arundel Castle."

PREPARE for a fun evening full of classic music, infectious dancing and delicious food - all in aid of St Wilfrid's Hospice.

THe Sad Old Rockers, or the Sads as they’re affectionately known, have been playing locally for nearly 20 years.

THey are passionate about covering a variety of rock music from THe Beatles to THe Stones, THe Band to THe Eagles.

So whether you’re a child of the 60s, the 50s or even the 40s, or just a lover of good music, THe Sads will not leave you disappointed.

Rock and boogie, loud and proud, the

songs are performed in the signature Sads style and for the majority of the time in the right key!

So join them for what promises to be a lively evening. Other entertainment includes a music quiz.

THere’s also a cash bar and food supplied by the Hog Squad, with a vegetarian option available.

THe Sad Old Rockers are excited to be using their musical talents to help charity.

Lead singer Laurence Duffell said: "Bring your dancing shoes and money for St Wilfrid’s Hospice collection buckets – we want them full, yes the buckets and the shoes, by the end of the evening!"

Doors open at 6.45pm and the music starts at 7.30pm.

Tickets cost £15, and £10 for children aged between five and 12 years old. Under fives go free.

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Acrojou - The Wheel House June 17 and July 22 Steyne Gardens and Broadwater Green, Worthing theatres@adur-worthing.gov.uk 01903 206 206 www.worthingtheatres.co.uk AS PART of Worthing's Summer of Circus, Acrojou's The Wheel House is being performed in public for free at two locations.

The Wheel House is an acrobatic

promenade show, which unfolds inside and around a circular set as it rolls with the audience walking alongside.

THis is an enchanting story set in a dystopian future, at a time where survival relies on sharp eyes, quick hands, and above all, friendship. Join these travellergatherers on the road to nowhere: treading lightly, enduring quietly, and always moving onwards.

Acrojou’s flagship show, The Wheel House,

has been touring worldwide since 2008 and is the most widely toured Without Walls commission to date. As a unique performance, it has captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences around the world.

THe performance on June 17 will take place at Steyne Gardens at 12.40pm and 2pm, and the July 22 showing will take place on Broadwater Green at 12pm and 2pm.

THis is a free event.

"Don't miss out on this free performance that is unlike anything else you have ever seen."

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Soul Legends June 9 Pavilion Theatre, Worthing theatres@adur-worthing.gov. uk 01903 206206 www.worthingtheatres.co.uk WHETHER you’re a 'soul man' or a 'natural woman' Soul Legends is the ultimate feelgood soul show!

After wowing audiences in 2016, the talented cast and crew of Soul Legends is returning to Worthing with the biggest smash-hit soul show currently on tour.

Get on board the soul train as it takes you on an unforgettable soul music journey from 60s origins to present day via all your classic 70s and 80s floorfillers.

An all-star cast of passionate singers bring to life hits by

Earth Wind & Fire, Barry White, George Benson, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Tina Turner, Lionel Richie, Wilson Pickett, Eddie Floyd, THe Emotions, Kool & the Gang, Chaka Khan and many more in soul-sational style.

With amazing costumes and jaw-dropping choreography, you’ll be on your feet reliving your favourite soul anthems .

Expect to hear beloved hits such as Respect, Ain’t Nobody, Knock On Wood, Midnight Hour, Proud Mary, You’re My First My Last My Everything, Best Of My Love, River Deep Mountain High, Ain’t No Stopping Us Now, Beat It, I Feel Good, Three Times a Lady, Get Down On It and Boogie Wonderland.

THe hits just keep on coming!

Tickets range from £12-£26.

"Prepare to be transported back to the golden years of soul music."

Bringing back soul music

June 17-July 16 Various locations around Chichester 01243 816525 www.festivalofchichester.co.uk www.thenovium.org/boxoffice

"Over the space of a month Chichester will be filled with an exciting variety of arts to be enjoyed by all."

CHICHESTER is all set for an exciting summer celebration of the arts with the launch of the award-winning Festival of Chichester, which is set to build on the runaway success of its first four seasons.

High-profile names lined up for the fourth festival include: singing stars Tony Christie, Georgie Fame, Stranglers’ frontman Hugh Cornwell, S Club and the Deborah Bonham Band headlining at a three day music-fest in Priory Park.

THere will also be plenty of classical music on offer at other venues provided by the likes of THe Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and the Hanover Band.

Other performers include acclaimed poet and artist Frieda Hughes alongside the Jamie Leeming Trio at the Poetry & Jazz Café, much-loved star of stage and screen Dame Patricia Routledge in Treading the Boards, folk legend Martin Carthy, best-selling authors Lisa Hilton and Peter Robinson, the Lord Chamberlain’s Men in an Open Air production on the cathedral lawn of The Comedy of Errors and many more.

For a full list of all performances visit the websites listed above.

Ticket prices vary.

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Expect tongues to be firmly inserted into cheeks as a suitably attractive cast dress down, suit up and dive in. THe Rock’s San Andreas co-star Alexandra Daddario takes the role of the much-admired Summer Quinn.

Bollywood sensation Priyanka Chopra plays the villainous Victoria Leeds, a woman whose beauty is only surpassed by her cunning.

More pumped up than a July afternoon on muscle beach, Baywatch will without a doubt satisfy film fans looking for a couple of hours of sun-soaked escapism.

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Magical bargains found at Majestic this week Martin Lury Our very own bon vivant gets to grips with all the best buys

AS WE approach summer with the merry month of June, I decided to pop into Majestic, Chichester, to sample some of their finer June offers in search of some unknown gems.

Wine guru Ellie, pictured far right to the left of me, pointed me in the direction of three white wines which had caught my attention in the Majestic Offers booklet sent to me every month.

Kick-starting summer, the 2016 Domaine De La Tourmaline Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie from Saint Fiacre, in close proximity to Nantes and thus from the heart of Muscadet territory, has a refreshing and natural spritz and exudes citrus fruits with a hint of melon and, at a reduced offer price of £7.99, if one of six bottles or more is kind both to your taste buds and pocket and a very palatable example of this sadly underrated wine.

All prices henceforth will assume the wine is one of six bottles or more.

At an offer price of £9.99, the Domaine Du Chapitre 2015 Bourgogne Chardonnay, recommended by Ellie, proved to be much more than an entrylevel Burgundy and was indeed distinctive

with pleasing fruit flavours, a hint of cream soda, subtly oaked and a veritable joy on the palate - an offer to merit your serious consideration as stock thereof is limited and so meritorious of your attention!

Qualité prix this wine is a winner.

Upping the outlay to £13.99 I espied a Jean-Pierre Bailly 2016 Les Griottes Pouilly Fumé from the Loire region of France gooseberry, citrus and stone fruit on the palate - a classic Pouilly Fumé with floral notes and a wine worth researching! THis wine from up to 40-year-old vines planted on the argilo limestone and kimmeridgian clay has balanced acidity with good ripe fruit characteristics and dry grassy notes

and is a classy, elegant offering!

Contemplating the reds on offer, I went back to an important rule when selecting wines - namely that of seeking out the best producers, so it was an instant decision to try a Guigal wine from the French Rhône area.

THe Guigal estate was founded in 1946 by Étienne Guigal in Ampuis and currently is on its third generation of winemakers with head winemaker Philippe at the helm and this family is a major part of the Rhône's resurgence in recent decades.

THe Côtes Du Rhône E. Guigal of 2013 vintage is silky smooth and with its high percentage of the syrah grape, namely

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50 per cent with grenache and a touch of mourvèdre and its 18-month ageing in oak foudres produces an ample, beautifully structured ripe and spicy wine drinkable now but which will keep until 2021.

A veritable delight at the offer price of £10.99 - dark fruit to savour and a great accompaniment to any red meat.

Two Riojas next caught my eye and the Viña Alarde 2011 Reserva is woody and earthy and matured in American Oak for a minimum of two years and has vanilla overtones and, at an offer price of £7.99, is a reasonably priced Rioja Reserva worth a punt!

THe more expensive Imperial Reserva Rioja of 2011 vintage exudes smoothness, a deep berry nose with blackberries and liquorice and mature tannins adding to the undoubted elegance of this fine wine.

At an offer price of £19.99 this wine has imperial appeal!

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THe Château de Villemajou Grand Vin 2012 Corbières Boutenac proved to be a fine wine experience with leather and roasted coffee to the fore and priced at £16.49 is a wine worth exploring.

To fully inject sparkle into your summer, look no further than the Cloudy Bay Pelorus which has crisp apple flavours with a nutty, yeasty complexity to rival any low-level Champagne and is a good purchase at an offer price of just £17.99.

To round off your evening I propose a nip of the fine cognac pictured above, namely the Grands Domaines Cognac VSOP awarded the prestigious best cognac in the world in 2014.

THe time spent in French oak barrels has given this single estate cognac vanilla notes and a roundness that contributes to its elegance, although you will have to part with £42 if you wish to avail yourself of this delight!

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Roast salmon

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Method 1. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6 and line a baking tray with foil. Season the salmon fillets and put them on the tray, skin-side down. Drizzle the tops with a little oil and cook for 10-12 mins.

2. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the beetroot,

celeriac, carrots, vinegar, remaining oil, the seeds and some seasoning. Spoon the pesto and soured cream into a small bowl, mix, then season. Serve the salmon fillets with the crunchy slaw and pesto sauce.

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Blend or whisk together the egg yolks, Oikos® Greek yogurt, condensed milk, lime juice and zest. Pour filling into graham

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by Denise Kelly

Treating Fibromyalgia naturally FIBROMYALGIA is an unpleasant disorder that causes muscle pain and fatigue.

People with fibromyalgia have pain and tenderness throughout the body, but sufferers may also experience trouble sleeping, morning stiffness, headaches, painful menstrual periods, tingling or numbness in their hands and feet and problems with their memory and thinking straight.

While no one magic food will prevent a person's flare-ups, a number of dietary improvements can make a world of difference and may alleviate even the most daunting symptoms.

Anyone suffering from fibromyalgia knows how debilitating it can be.

One of the most important things I can advise is to improve your overall health and wellbeing.

If you have been diagnosed with this condition from now on in order to maintain your health and energy, you have to put the time and effort into looking after yourself nutritionally.

I know, I know!

It's always about the fruits and vegetables! Why? Because they are typically low in calories, high in fibre, and rich in antioxidants and phytochemicals.

THat’s good news for those who are, respectively battling obesity, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or autoimmune disorders.

THese are all common among fibromyalgia patients (not always, but sometimes). Plus, natural foods lack the additives that can aggravate symptoms.

Preservatives and colouring tend to have a

condition because it helps people avoid those sugar rushes.

Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of fibromyalgia, but using caffeine to combat this symptom can actually exacerbate the problem.

What many people do when they feel exhausted is self-medicate with caffeine! All this does is give yourself a boost, but then you have that energy crash.

Caffeine intake can also trigger headaches and interfere with sleep patterns, which can further perpetuate fatigue.

Like caffeine, sugar and white flour carbohydrates, can provide a temporary surge in energy followed by a big low slump. Fibromyalgia patients often experience general hypersensitivity and that can translate into increased sensitivity to blood-sugar highs and lows.

While reducing sugar intake can be beneficial, you may also want to steer clear of sweet snacks that use aspartame or saccharine as a sweetener.

Anything that has a chemical basis tends to be hard on people with fibromyalgia. THat may seem like a double-edged sword, but you can curb sugar cravings by eating complex carbs or sweet veggies like sweet potatoes, squash, or carrots.

Basically, including very alkalising foods into your diet, such as fresh fruit and vegetables, and removing the processed artificial foods, you will help your body naturally to reduce inflammation.

It’s the inflammation that causes the pain and discomfort, so addressing your diet has to be the best

way to protect yourself.

Herbs can also be extremely beneficial when it comes to treating Fibromyalgia, such as: 1. Grape seed extract. THe oil in the seeds of wine grapes contains powerful antioxidants and natural anti-inflammatory compounds called procyanidins.

THey may help to inhibit the inflammatory response, which is responsible for muscle pain and soreness in some people.

2. Siberian ginseng. Also known as eleuthero, this medicinal herb is said to enhance immunity, fight fatigue, boost energy, and assist the body in dealing with stress. It's frequently included in nutritional support programs for people with fibromyalgia.

3. St. John's wort tincture. THis liquid tonic form of St. John's wort (not capsules or tea) is a common alternative to prescription muscle relaxers. Patients taking prescription antidepressant medication, however, should not use this herb without their doctor's approval.

4. Valerian taken as a dietary supplement. Valerian may help regulate sleep patterns as well as ease insomnia and anxiety, all common symptoms of fibromyalgia.

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Some herbs such as St. John's wort can be beneficial for treating the symptoms of fibromyalgia.

negative effect on a person with fibromyalgia and enhance painful symptoms.

Eating more natural foods is very important.

THe 'good fat' found in cold-water fish, nuts and seeds, avocados, home made salads dressing oils such as olive oil, flax seed oils, sesame seed oils and others is believed to offer pain relief because of their anti-inflammatory properties. Plus they are a worthy addition to any diet and amazing for heart health and allergy prevention.

Reducing your carb intake and packing more protein into your diet can keep blood glucose levels from fluctuating, which can trigger fatigue.

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Community News & Views CLASSICAL guitarist Rossini Bartolotti-Hayward will be giving a recital tomorrow at the West Sussex Guitar Club.

Rossini was born in 1981 in London. As a young child, he was deaf and only gained the normal ability to hear at the age of five after many operations.

Perhaps as a result of being denied sound in his early years, he became immediately interested in music, wanting nothing more than a violin for his sixth birthday.

In his teens, having already become a proficient violinist, he decided to take up the electric guitar. He taught himself and quickly became a good player.

It was during his studies of engineering science at St Anne's College, Oxford, in his early 20s that Rossini found what was to become his passion - the classical guitar.

He at once became absorbed in the instrument, almost leaving Oxford to pursue his musical ambitions.

His parents persuaded him to stay on and finish his studies, which he duly did, graduating with a First in Masters of Engineering.

Within weeks, he was offered a job in the aerospace industry, which he took, though after a year it had become very clear to him he was following a path he did not want to take.

In 2006, he was accepted with a major scholarship to the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.

THere he studied classical guitar for the next four years with John Mills and Graham Devine, earning a Bachelor of Music in 2010 and winning the John Mills Guitar Prize four years running.

He obtained a place to study in Germany with Sonja Prunnbauer in the Hochschule fur Musik Freiburg where he finished his Master of Music in 2012, graduating with the highest honours.

Since then, he has played concerts all over the world and is a sought-after orchestral soloist. He has studied the art of lutherie under the guidance of Sacha Novak and has built a number of guitars, as well as designing a new form of ergonomic guitar, which has been built in two models.

He is a passionate arranger and transcriber, whose recitals often include his new works.

His recital will take place at 7.30pm in the Recital Hall at the Regis School of Music in Sudley Road, Bognor Regis.

Tickets are priced £14 for non-members, £10 members, halfprice students and children free.

THey can be reserved on 01243 696762.

LEADING Rotarian Eve Conway has visited Dementia Support to hear about the charity's plans for a pioneering hub.

Eve is the Rotary Great Britain & Ireland president and was interested in the idea of the hub and the services it will provide for those with dementia and their friends. She was keen to keep in touch and support the project.

THe charity intends to open the hub at its Tangmere base next spring. A spokeswoman said: "THe new hub will change the lives of over 5,000 people living with dementia in the Chichester, Bognor Regis, Arundel, Selsey, Witterings, Emsworth, Midhurst and Petworth areas.

"THe hub will provide essential services for people living with dementia, their friends, family and carers."

THe services will include memory assessment clinics, a befriender service so each person who visits the hub will be able to access the relevant information, day care services to provide respite to carers and therapeutic sessions such as music.

A TEAM from the Aldingbourne Country Centre put on their walking shoes for its charity operator.

Andrew Pickthall, one of the people supported by the Aldingbourne Trust, joined staff members Luke Blackman and Sam Martin to organised the sponsored walk to Halnaker Windmill.

THey devised three options for the walk - 5.5 miles, 3.5 miles or 1.5 miles - and 29 people with a learning disability, and who the trust support, along with staff members started the trek and arrived at the windmill 90 minutes later, pictured below.

A quick rest and drink, followed by an inspirational team talk, took place before they began their trek back.

John Murrell, another person supported by the trust, played his fun and inspirational walking music to keep the team's spirits high and their feet moving.

THey arrived back at the trust feeling exhilarated and talking about how proud they felt at having completed the walk.

A trust spokesman said:

"THey raised just over £300 and this will go towards developing new facilities for the people the trust support.

"Award-winning charity Aldingbourne Trust provides support and development opportunities for people with learning disabilities."

Special thanks have been given to the five community volunteers, all staff from THe Kitchen Store in Lancing, who were helping at the country centre and put on trainers instead of their usual wellies to go on the walk.

Store manager Mark Davies said: "It was a brilliant opportunity for us to speak to the people the trust support and get to know them better while helping them to the top of the hill.

"We were extremely impressed with them all."

THe walkers enjoyed beautiful weather as they used their desire to help the trust's £4m fundraising appeal to step out in high spirits.

At the country centre, the focus is on developing people's skills within a variety of social enterprises. THese include a cafe and open farm.

AS MANY as eight instrumentalists will be performing in Bognor Regis Music Club's final concert of the season tomorrow.

THe number in An Evening With Paul Dorrell climbs to ten if you include voice and violin.

Martin Cannings (violin), Lynn Whitley (viola) and Chris Cooper (cello) will perform Mozart's Quartet K285 in D major, Haydn's Quartet No 2 in G major and Boccherini's celebrated minuet, with Paul Dorrell playing flute.

In the second half, the Notos wind quartet - compromising Clare Worth (oboe), Brian Shilham (clarinet), John Peskett (horn), Anna Mayer (bassoon) and Paul Dorrell (flute) - will play Arrieu's Wind Quintet and Malcolm

Arnold's Sea Shanties.

Sopranos Tina Gelnere and Sarah Matousek, accompanied by Chris Coote, will perform songs and arias by Handel, Mozart, Saint Saens, Faure and Duparc.

Club chairman Chris Coote said: "I am very grateful to Paul for putting together such an interesting and varied programme to close our successful season of concerts."

THe concert is at the club's concert room, in Sudley Road, at 7pm.

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

More details from Chris Coote (01243 773276) or Paul Dorrell (01243 261373) or from the club's website: BognorRegisMusic.org.uk

VOLUNTEERS' Week began yesterday - and Voluntary Action Arun and Chichester is celebrating the difference that volunteers make to charities and organisations in the area.

THis difference arises from their help in preventing isolation and lonelines, protecting and improving the environment and helping to provide essential services and support to those who really need it.

Most community organisations acknowledge they couldn't exist without the help of their volunteers.

Among them is St Barnabas Hospices, whose Ben Hall said: "Our volunteers are amazing and are at the heart of everything we do at St Barnabas House, our adult hospice and Chestnut Tree House, our children's hospice.

"Last year alone, the gift of their time was equal to a staggering £1.4m. Without their help, the hospices simply couldn't continue to provide vital care to local adults and children. THank you to all our volunteers - you are wonderful."

Ali Nicholson, of Worthing Churches Homeless Projects, echoes those thoughts. "Every week, from Monday to THursday, we have a team of volunteers who help at our breakfast club.

"THey help cook and serve breakfast and help to create a warm and welcoming environment for our clients. THere is no doubt that we would not be able to offer this service without the support of our volunteers," she said.

THe Aldingbourne Trust is another charity which is grateful for the contribution made by its volunteers.

Tracy Milward, from the trust, said: "Our story would not have been possible without the tireless commitment and contributions of hundreds of staff and volunteers.

"With over 115 volunteers across the whole of the trust, we rely on our amazing volunteers to help us enrich the lives of the people we support.

"THey help with important and meaningful projects allowing the Aldingbourne Trust to make a real difference and a lot of fun is had along the way. Some of our volunteers have been with us for over 20 years."

Volunteer Now! from Voluntary Action Arun and Chichester says many more examples of the help provided by volunteers can be found at charities around the area and their assistance enhanced and enriched the lives of others.

A spokesman said: "Here at Volunteer Now! we want to thank all of the volunteers that support our local charities and community groups. We think you're amazing."

UKULELE bands from around the area are collaborating to raise money for charity in an event they call UkeAid. You are all invited to let your hair down to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the summer of love and the release of the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band with this evening of music, food and prizes.

Alongside the live ukulele performances there will be a hog roast, bar and competitions to be won.

THere will be a raffle and a prize for the best fancy dress from that era. And if you have a ukulele, feel free to bring it and play along with us!

All proceeds from the event will go to St Wilfrid’s Hospice for their Dreambuilding project .

UkeAid will take place from 7.30-11pm on June 17 at Climping Village Hall, BN17 5SN. Tickets cost £12 and must be purchased in advance. Phone 01243 586002 or email f.griffin@btinternet. com by June 8 to secure yours.

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By Sylvia Endacott

Enterprising traders brought the town alive

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The town centre had several companies which supplied snapshots for visitors to send home THINKING about holidays always reminds me of the wealth of postcards of all sizes and shapes.

I thought we could take a look at the humble card which is today used by many local or family historians.

THe Victorians commented that it was 'absurd to write private information on a piece of open cardboard'. How pleased we are that they did, for it has allowed us to view life through the ages.

I came across a report in a book, which regales us with this description of postcards in December, 1900: 'THe picture postcard is a sign of the times. It belongs to a period peopled by a hurried generation, which has not many minutes to spare for writing to friends. What with the express trains going at the rate of a mile a minute, with telegrams and telephones, the world has become a smaller place.

"THe picture postcard is with us. It suits us. It meets our needs. It helps us to keep in touch with those we have left behind and gives them a glimpse of the places that for the time being form the background of our lives.”

We can only surmise what the writer of this article would consider today of our speedy life styles and our use of the electronic devices to provide a 'glimpse of places.'

THe report then concluded with: “I can imagine a future generation building up by their

help (the postcard) all the life of today – our children – our pets – our adventurous youths – our famous old people – our wild and garden flowers – our life of sport, and our life of stress and strain, our national holidays and traces of the drama of our political life, are all to be found thereon". Can you imagine how these people would have viewed the stresses and strains of today?

Yes, of course, these small pieces of card have been used to view the past. It is believed the first postcard was sent in Britain on October 1, 1870 – 147 years ago - and was sold for one half penny. Postcards at this time were sold for 6d (2.5p), including postage, in packets of a dozen.

THe General Post Office, as it was then known, had a monopoly on the postcard, and they were sold imprinted with the image of Queen Victoria in violet as the stamp. It is interesting to note that in the early days postcards were not allowed to be sent abroad.

When postcards went on sale in this country, it was reported that the crowds were so large at some post offices, police had to be called to quell the riots. At a time when we send far fewer cards than our predecessors, it is quite difficult for us to imagine the ‘golden age of the postcard’, which is claimed to be during the period from 1900 to 1918. At that time,

More than two million postcards a day were sent from 1900-1918

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over two million postcards were sent each day.

Interestingly, the Victorians complained about the 'multiplication of instantaneous cameras', which allowed for the 'multiplying images for all to see', this coupled with this belief that the postcard allowed 'for their message to be read by half a dozen persons, before it reached its final destination'. It is, therefore, quite surprising that they ever took to sending postcards.

Progress arrived quite rapidly and within ten years we had viewcards, people, pets and vehicles being depicted on cards. By 1880, it was advised that people should 'post early for Christmas'. By now, cards included a very wide range of religious, festive and birthday varieties.

Within the next ten years, the Post Office had relinquished its monopoly and allowed major companies to produce and sell these cards, namely Raphael Tuck, J Salmon and Francis Frith.

At this time, the Francis Frith Company had over 2,000 shops nationwide selling their postcards. THe Raphael Tuck Company had a competition for the largest postcard collection, with a staggering £1,000 prize for the winner.

Eventually, we even had vending machines on railway stations to allow passengers to buy and send their cards. Due to the large number of collections and deliveries each day, it would have been possible to buy your card and send it home advising what time you would be there in the evening.

Postcards, especially the pictorial ones, are capable of telling a story describing a time and a situation without need of many words. We can convey messages and impressions with a card, a stamp and a short message.

Today, we are able to look back into the history of our town and try to understand the way of

life, what shops, houses and buildings were available. For that, we have to thank our own local postcard publishers.

THese shops in our High Street encompassed the current trend to produce the cards that the visitors sent home to their loved ones. THey also produced images that today form part of our visual impression of our town.

We had within the town quite a number of these enterprising traders who endeavoured to bring the town alive, and provide images to enlighten loved ones of our seaside resorts.

THere were many names including: Ashton, Austin & Son, King and Wilson, Webster & Webb, Wood, Cleeves. Some familiar, some not.

Cleeves was situated in the High Street, in the premises we know today as the NatWest Bank.

THey were originally situated on the seafront but eventually moved to the High Street from where they advertised in the 1927 Kelly’s Street directory.

Principally, they were like many of the others, photographers who decided that they had the skill to move into a new era. THe shop produced a number of multiple shots of the town, with their distinctive handwritten notation. Also, in the High Street. at No 33 was the Goodyer Studio who produced a number of artistic sunsets and wave scenes.

King and Wilson were also photographers and they operated from No 8 THe Pier Arcade according to the 1920s Official Bognor holiday guides. THeir postcards were quite distinctive in that they were known to take a photograph, produce it on a postcard and be selling it the next day, especially if a disaster had occurred or if there were unusually high seas. To complete the view, they more often than not also wrote the date on the card,

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Chichester's slowpitch softballers are PostSport living life in the fast lane after victory CHICHESTER Falcons softball team continue to soar as sides of all standards keep on racking up the wins.

From humble beginnings in 2011, the club continues to grow on and off the diamond.

THis season, the Falcons have developed a rookie team of newbies to the sport, who continue to flourish as they prepare to start the Sussex & Surrey Softball Series in mid July.

Meanwhile, the first team have had a shaky start in the Solent Softball League, losing to UPSU Shafters and Portsmouth Dodgers in their opening games.

THey got back on track last time out with a good win over Baffins Brewers.

With the Falcons’ regular pitching staff unavailable, Ben Sawkins stepped up to pitch the game while rookies Anne Rutherford and Hettie McNeil both earned another start in right field and second base respectively.

Two home runs from junior Oliver Howley and a grand slam from shortstop David Morris gave Chichester a comfortable cushion to field with.

But the Falcons defence held up well, notably an athletic running catch from McNeil and a full-stretch tiptoe grab at first

base by Lucy Morris to keep the bases clear.

THe Brewers maintained good discipline at the plate and kept themselves moving but did not trouble the Falcons outfield enough, as a good humoured and friendly game ended 27-8 to Chichester.

Elsewhere, the Juniors Fastpitch side are moving on quickly with their current programme, with 20 boys and girls aged 11-16 working hard on their game in Oaklands Park every THursday.

THey are looking forward to the second annual junior fastpitch tournament in August, following the success of last year’s event. THe tournament is open to any junior player from the UK aged 13-16, and will include coaching and games supervised by both Falcons and GB coaching staff.

Falcons junior Oliver Howley (16) has again been selected for the GB under-19s team to play in the European Championships in Prague in July. He continues to pitch well at the Great Britain Fastpitch League under the watchful eye of GB manager Ian Tomlin.

Anyone who wants to find out more about the Falcons, should email: chichesterfalcons@ gmail.com.

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f Members of Chichester Falcons Seniors Slowpitch Softball have made a good start to the year.

Wannabe triathletes urged to step up

f Chi Triathlon Club is urging people to try the sport

THE BROWNLEE brothers led the way - and now wannabee triathletes are being urged to come forward to show off their all-round sporting prowess.

Chichester Westgate Triathlon Club is hosting a Go Tri 'introduction to triathlon' event tomorrow at Westgate Leisure Centre.

THis event is aimed at anyone over 16 years of age who would like to have a go at a short triathlon in a non-competitive yet highly supportive environment.

THe race consists of a 200m swim, 5km bike ride and a 2km run.

Ben Polhill, of Everyone Active, which is helping organise the event, said: "It is hoped that many people taking part in the event, possible for the first time, will want to go on and compete in the Natures Way Foods Chichester Triathlon Series taking place on July 8 and 9."

More than 80 people are currently active members of the triathlon club.

THose who take part have a wide spectrum

of skill levels, from members who just want to make it round in one piece all the way up to those representing Great Britain at amateur age group level.

THe club prides itself on being inclusive and welcoming. Its members are provided with at least four well-attended training sessions a week.

THe main focus of the season is the weekend of events in July.

THis incorporates a junior aquathlon and triathlon on the Saturday and an adult sprint distance and Olympic distance on the Sunday.

All four races cater for the complete novice as well as a seasoned triathletes.

Support on training, nutrition, equipment and race-day arrangements is also available from Everyone Active’s GB level triathletes.

THere is still plenty of time to enter and if you are interested in finding out more about any of these events email: chichestertriathlon@ everyoneactive.com

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DARTS: As the Friday Summer Darts League takes its match break, the first of the knockouts took place at the Newtown Social Club.

First up was the Over 50s knockout. It didn't take long for things to get going with the only 180 of the night coming in the first round from three-time and reigning champion Andy Stubbs (Hunston Hares).

Stubbs, however, was knocked out in round two and failed to retain his title for a hat-trick.

THe first semi-final saw the 2010 champion Simon Edwards (Richmond 'B') take on Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club). Robinson made the final two years ago, and edged out Edwards to reach the final two.

THe second semi-final saw last year's runner-up John Luff (Chi Snooker Club) against Andy Cooper (Squash Club).

THis year, Luff couldn't make it to the final, as Cooper played the better game.

THe final saw Robinson win the bullseye to get the first darts, and he forged into the lead with 60, 83, 60 & 100.

Cooper then hit two tons and a 70, but he was still behind and it was too late as Robinson hit his double for the first leg.

THe second leg saw Cooper get the better start with 60, 60, 100 & 84.

Robinson then hit a ton, but it was too late. Cooper saw off the leg to take the match to the third leg.

Both players started the last leg with the same score of 60 & 100, but Robinson then hit a 140.

Cooper finally hit another ton, but it was too late as Robinson only needed 56 and took just two darts to hit the double, eventually taking the title of Over 50s Knockout Champion.

THe Ladies knockout saw 18 players take to the oche, equalled seven years ago, and only beaten once, back in 2006.

THe first semi-final saw Bridget Derwojed (Lamb Steyne) edge out Monica Roberts (Richmond 'B').

Her opponent was five-time and reigning summer league champion Hayley Gatford (Hunston Hares) who was pushed close by the reigning Benevolent League ladies champion Emma Bist (Aldingbourne Mavericks).

THe final saw Derwojed go first after winning the bullseye and she started with a score of 95.

Gatford followed with her own 95 but smaller scores allowed Derwojed to get a good lead. Gatford almost caught up, but Derwojed only needed two darts to hit the double for the first leg.

THe second leg saw a ton and 95 from Gatford, but a few good scores at the end of the leg from Derwojed brought the game back to an even score and left both players with scores of 62.

Gatford went first but it went wrong for her, leaving Derwojed with a chance. She threw the first dart high, hitting a six, but then hit single 16 and then double-top to take the leg, the game win, and the Summer Ladies Knockout Champion title in her first final.

Full results available on bognor-darts. co.uk

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Bognor first XI fall to narrow loss at Mayfield as seconds seal win

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Chi B beat Middleton

MIDDLETON Bowls Club lost out to Chichester B in the battle for local bragging rights in Division THree of the West Sussex Bowls League.

In what was Chi's first outing of the season, the Priory Park side showed no rustiness at all in sealing a convincing 89-54 victory.

In addition to winning three of the four legs, Chi took eight points from the match with Middleton winning just two.

It was a busy seven days for the Bognor Regis-based side, with two more matches played this week.

Saturday saw them edge out Petworth in a tight affair at the Sports Ground. After splitting the four legs two apiece, Middleton's greater cumulative total of 70 to the visitors' 65 saw them seal the win.

A busy week was rounded off on Tuesday with a trip to Littlehampton to take on Norfolk B - a match which was lost 88 to 69.

THose results leave Middleton third in the league but having played more matches than any of their rivals.

Chichester B return to action

on Tuesday with a home match against Goring Manor (2pm) while Middleton host Aldingbourne on Wednesday.

In Division One, Bognor A are still looking for their first win of the season after being beaten 85-70 at Worthing. THey return to action tomorrow (2pm) with a match against Tarring Priory A. At the same time, Chichester A will travel to Worthing.

In Division Two, Pagham will welcome Tarring Priory B on Wednesday (2pm) hoping to build on an extremely narrow victory over Maltravers last time out.

Meanwhile, Bognor B have a busy week, travelling to Storrington tomorrow (2pm) before hosting Witterings on Wednesday (2pm).

Elsewhere, Selsey's Little Spain bowling club secured three wins a week which included victories over Witterings 100-74 at home and 80-69 at Emsworth.

Further good news for the club came in the form of a 1413 win away by their Triples team over Worthing Pavilion in the 2017 SCBA Division 4 triples preliminary round.

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BOGNOR'S cricketers experienced a mixed weekend as the firsts fell to defeat on the road but the seconds secured a second win of the season.

Max Ashmore's side travelled to Mayfield looking to build on the previous week's win over Portslade at the Regis Oval.

After winning the toss and choosing to bat, Bognor struggled with Joe Ashmore (35), Marques Clarke (29) and Elliott Clarke (29) the only players to score more than 10 in the total of 142.

In reply, Sam Adams (2 for 19) and Josh Sargaent (1 for 22) bowled well to restrict the home side to 27 for 3.

But a half century from wicket-keeper Josh Martin guided Mayfield to the total with more than ten overs to spare.

Meanwhile, Ollie Adams' superb 96 guided Bognor seconds to a four wicket win over Portslade seconds at Regis Oval. Earlier, Taylor Jaycocks (4 for 7) and Andrew McGregor (3 for 13) restricted the visitors to 167 all out.

Tomorrow, the firsts host Eastbourne while the seconds travel to West Chiltington and THakeham seconds (12.30pm).

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Sussex starlet stalls Middleton SUSSEX starlet Will Beer crafted a composed century to halt Middleton's march in the Sussex Premier League.

THe Bognor Regis-based side looked well on track to winning their third game of the season at in-form Horsham after posting 288 for 9 in their 50 overs.

But Beer's sublime unbeaten 142 from 152 balls guided the Cricketfield Road side to a seven wicket victory with six balls to spare.

Middleton skipper Sean Heather had helped put his side in a good position after they were

put in to bat.

THe captain top-scored with 88 from 111 balls acting as an anchor as Ben Hansford (53) and Ben Ferbrache (41) made meaningful contributions to the final total.

Horsham did look in trouble at 28 for 2 and 63 for 3 after the removal of former Sussex man Michael THornley.

But then Beer went to work and combined with Nick Oxley (78*) put on 226 for the fourth wicket to guide the home side to victory.

Middleton return to action tomorrow,

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welcoming Cuckfield to the Sports Ground (12pm).

Elsewhere, Middleton seconds will be looking to build on a convincing seven-wicket win against Bexhill seconds last weekend with a trip to Broadwater tomorrow.

Will Searle took 5 for 27 before Brandon Hanley hit an unbeaten 111 as Middleton reached the total with 18 overs to spare.

Division THree side Chichester Priory Park will be looking to bounce back after suffering a narrow three wicket loss to Eastbourne.

Mike Smith and Will Futcher (both 24) topscored for Chi as they posted a below-par 159 all out at Saffrons.

Chi return to Goodwood tomorrow hosting Bexhill seconds (12.30pm) while their second team travel to Crawley.

Jez Goode (86*) and Chris Hardy (45) put on 116 for the fourth wicket during last weekend's run chase at Broadwater but it was not enough to pass the home side's total of 232, with Chi falling 13 runs short.

In the West Sussex Invitation Cricket League Division 9, Priory Park Fourths edged out Middleton CC Academy by 32 runs.

Batting first, Chi reached 182 for 8 in their 40 overs, with Glen Stanford (72) and Mark Chapple (54) leading the way. Middleton's Cameron King took 4 for 20.

Despite Charlie McGuiniss scoring 56, the visitors came up short in the run chase.

De La Fuente's ton in vain as Pagham lose PAGHAM CC have made a strong start to reclaiming their position in Division Two of the Sussex Cricket Premier League, despite falling to their first defeat of the year last weekend.

Stuart Hanks' side won their first three matches in Division THree after being relegated last term.

But that unbeaten streak was brought to a halt on Saturday when they fell short of Crawley Eagles' total of 200.

After Crawley won the toss, they began accumulating a steady total, with Imran Suddahazai (53 leading the way.

Pagham's bowlers, led by Joe De La Fuente (4 for 41) and Ollie Pearce (2 for 29), reduced the visitors to 63 for 4.

But a quick-fire 75 from just 52 balls from Usman Bashir took Crawley's score to the 200

mark.

In response, Pagham struggled to build any momentum.

Despite a century from De La Fuente (107), no other player scored more than 18 as the Nyetimber Lane side lost their last five wickets for no runs.

THey were eventually skittled out for 181, 19 runs short of the total.

THat defeat leaves Pagham second, 16 points behind the Eagles.

Next up is a trip to bottom-side Burgess Hill, who are without a win so far this season.

Pagham Seconds will be hoping to follow up a fine 87-run win away at Worthing Seconds at home to Goring Seconds tomorrow. Ian Dyer (71) top-scored while THomas Kent (3 for 36) and David Leader (3 for 25) bowled well.

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f Bognor will get ready for National League South with a trip to Worthing (pic: Tommy McMillan)

Rocks hunt for new boss begins as Pearce and Charman commit THE ROCKS' hunt for a new boss is underway - with a replacement possibly in place next week.

It's been a busy time for all concerned at Nyewood Lane since the club sealed promotion back to National League South a month ago.

Off the field, the club has been carrying out a range of improvements to the ground affectionately known as the Nye Camp.

But it's on the pitch where much of the focus is, with the club looking to assemble a squad and a manager to compete at a higher level.

THe Rocks have been boosted in recent days as forward Ollie Pearce and defender Gary Charman signed for the club for another year.

Talks have also been ongoing with Sami ElAbd who, according to officials, has indicated he is willing to stay at Nyewood.

Jack Pearce, the club's general manager, also revealed to the Post that discussions for a new manager ro replace Jamie Howell, pictured left, will start next week - well in time for the first pre-season friendly at Worthing on July 7.

He said: "We have got people we want to speak to, we also have people who have indicated they want to talk to us.

"We will talk to six to eight people in total and see where who our preferred option is. THen we'll talk to them and see what they say."

Having had only two managers in the last decade, Pearce is not used to looking for a new

figurehead in the dugout.

But he is clear on what characteristics they should have.

Pearce said: "THe most important thing is for the manager to have the desire to want to do the job under the conditions that we are working with.

"We also have a model with how the game is played which is very important to us.

"THen we have the finance with what we can spend on the squad and also the wages that we have to offer.

"All those various components will add up and take a few people out of the equation."

Pearce would not be drawn on speculation of the names that have been linked to the job. But he knows the type of person he is looking for.

He added: "THey must have the desire to work their socks off. To get success with the resources we have and geographical location that we are in, they will have to be committed.

"THey will also have to work harder than the people with bigger budgets have to work so that we can identify those gems of players that have great potential who can develop over time."

It's not the most wide-open set of criteria but Pearce knows he's looking for a manager who could be around for a while.

He said: "I accept we may not be the greatest club to manage on paper but once managers get inside not many want to leave."

Bognor's pre-season confirmed THE ROCKS' preparations for the new season have been confirmed.

Bognor supporters will already have the date with newly-promoted Portsmouth on July 19 at Nyewood in their diary (7pm).

With ex-manager Paul Cook's side sealing a dramatic title win on the last day of the season to clinch the League Two crown and the Rocks coming off their own promotion, a decent attendance is expected to see the Bognor boys match up to the professional counterparts from down the road.

THe only other match at home wll be a week later against League Two side Crawley Town on July 26 (7.45pm).

With former Leeds and Liverpool winger Harry Kewell at the helm, the attraction of seeing a former Champions League winner at Nyewood will no doubt attract a decent crowd.

THe rest of the games are on the road, starting with familiar foes Worthing on July 7 at Woodside Road (7.45pm).

THat's followed by a trip to SCFL Premier side Chichester City on July 14 (7.30pm) to play a side pushing for promotion to the Ryman South.

Preparations are rounded off with a visit to Gosport Borough on July 28 (7.45pm).

WELL what a few weeks it has been.

Barely a month has gone since that very memorable day in front of more than 3,000 fans at Nyewood Lane.

After missing out on two attempts to win the Ryman Premier, Bognor sealed promotion via the play-offs with a 2-1 victory over those familiar faces from Dulwich Hamlet.

Fast-forward a month and so much has changed.

Some of those pictured above taking part in the celebrations after that famous play-off win have departed.

Most notable among those absent faces is manager Jamie Howell, who has taken up the reigns at Eastbourne Borough.

On the playing front, topscorer James Fraser has decided for personal reasons he cannot commit; the same is true of long-serving midfielder Darren Budd.

But it’s not all doom and gloom as others have signed up to playing their part to being part of a side that aims to establish the Rocks as a National League South side.

Ollie Pearce, Gary Charman, Doug Tuck and Jimmy Muitt have put pen to paper to stay at the club for another year.

Also among them is James Crane, the popular left back who has been with the club since 2008, coming to Nyewood just before Howell joined the coaching staff a year later.

As someone that combines playing football with a fulltime job teaching PE at a local school, James finds it harder than most to find time to recuperate after what has been a long season.

Here, he reveals his secrets to the Post: How important is a break after a season like that?

A break is what we need after the psychological impact of past few years, with missing out on promotion and the FA Trophy semi final defeat.

My main rest comes now, immediately after the end of

the season.

I have three to four weeks where I do nothing except get involved a bit more in the PE lessons that I'm teaching.

THen it comes to the middle of June and I start to think about cracking on.

THe plan is that two to three weeks before the start of preseason I like to get out and hit the training a bit harder so that I'm ready.

What are you most looking forward to in the pre-season?

We already have a few big games on the horizon with both Portsmouth and Crawley booked in to come to Nyewood.

It doesn't surprise me as we are an attractive club; we've been promoted, so bigger clubs will want to come and test us.

It's always good to go up against players who are fitter and technically better so it will be a good test in terms of fitness to see where we are at or if we need to work a bit harder on certain aspects.

Which game are you most looking forward to?

Pompey in particular is always a good gauge of fitness as they do keep the ball well and do work hard off the ball.

Obviously, you have one eye on the season but what person living in this area on the south coast would not look forward to a few thousand people coming down at Nyewood Lane and seeing their local team against league opposition.

Portsmouth and Crawley will be two big games and I'm looking forward to testing myself against them.

You'll have other things on your mind this summer as well won't you?

Yes, I'm getting married this summer so I will be away for a few weeks during pre-season.

I'll try not to let that affect me, though. While it's obviously a big day that I'm looking forward to, I can't wait to get going with the new season to see how we get on.

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