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Protest over housing plans CONSERVATIVE councillors have told their government ‘enough is enough’ when they rebelled against planned homes in Yapton.

THe Arun District Council members complained the area was being changed out of recognition because of the

continued need to meet the level of housing being imposed by government ministers. It is likely the council will be forced to agree later this year to 1,000 homes a year until 2031.

It also has to show a five-year housing land supply and can only muster enough

sites to meet just under two years’ supply.

Development control committee member Cllr Barbara Oakley (C, Middleton): “THis is a development control committee. Yapton has changed out of all recognition.

“I am beginning to get the impression

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Friday, July 28, 2017 f An artist's impression of the planned toilets

New toilets will be 'distasteful' FIERCE protests have greeted plans for new toilets on Bognor Regis seafront.

A total of 19 letters of objection have been submitted to Arun District Council about the proposals by yesterday morning.

As reported, Arun wants to spend ÂŁ200,000 to build the conveniences on the site of the current foreshore office on THe Esplanade opposite Walton Avenue.

THe loos would replace the now closed underground toilets beneath the seafront and the temporary above ground Portaloos installed in May. But Esplanade Grande residents, who live on the opposite side of THe Esplanade, have reacted furiously to the proposals.

Elisabeth Bemelman has told Arun: "Such a visually dominant toilet block simply does not fit in with a residential area. A third-world country would choose a more discreet location.

"Whoever came up with the idea of a toilet block in this location should get real and reconsider. THe significant possibility of serious mishaps on the over-crowded promenade at this location seems to have been overlooked.

"THe positioning of the toilet doors on the north side is distasteful and downmarket, and indicates a disgraceful lack of consideration for the numerous people living opposite."

One of her neighbours, Cas Myler, stated in her objection: "THe aboveground toilet building is completely unsuited to the proposed location, being

totally out of harmony with the local residential area.

"As for the placing of the WC cubicle doors on the north side, directly in the face of all the residents in the apartments opposite - this is beyond belief.

"In summary, this is an abominable and degrading proposal which should never have seen the light of day."

Fellow residents Linda and Bill Parkes say: "To view people entering and exiting toilets and urinals all day long is unacceptable and clearly demonstrates a total lack of regard for local residents.

"A better design with doors facing south would be a good place to start.

As it stands, the temporary structure currently on site is more acceptable."

THe district council's application seeks to demolish the existing foreshore office to make room for the proposed toilets.

THe intended building will also include room for a separate beach office with a public information point and first aid facilities.

But Arun has yet to allocate funding for the beach office to be created.

A statement by the council's planning consultant, Robert Cropper, of Space & Place, says: "THe north elevation contains the majority of the access to the buildings...firstly, the strong southwesterly winds can wreak havoc for users opening and closing the selfclosing doors and, secondly, the location thrusts the buildings more clearly into the public domain, meaning there is less opportunity for anti-social behaviour."

Session will provide advice on new crime-fighting initiative A FIRST meeting is being held today for Bognor Regis residents to join a new crime-fighting network.

Information about Hotham Watch will be available at the session by town councillor Steve Goodheart with his fellow council member, Pat Dillon, and Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator for the Bognor Regis area, Drew Millar.

Drew will able to offer advice from his experience in overseeing 221 coordinators around the town in helping the police to tackle and prevent crime.

Mr Goodheart, of Upper Bognor Road, said: "THis will be first of the meetings being held on the last Friday

of every month for members of the community meet other residents living in the Hotham Watch area.

"One of the outcomes of the scheme so far has been Hotham Watch signs being erected around the area to raise its profile."

THe open meeting will take place from 3pm-5pm at the Regis School of Music in Sudley Road.

As reported, Mr Goodheart received wholehearted backing from residents at the scheme's launch earlier this month.

More details from Mr Goodheart on 07989 264013 or Mr Millar on 01243 824707.

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Wild flowers create visual delight for all

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Customers rally round Sumner f Jan Malpas among the wild flowers A SLICE of the countryside on the coast at Aldwick has become an attraction.

THe West Park wild flower hub has been visited by many people and insects in the past few weeks as the blooms have blossomed into their colourful best.

Friends of West Park chairman Jan Malpas said the eye-catching site on the corner of Marine Drive West and Silverston Avenue was a visual delight.

"THis wild flower area has seen hundreds of all types of bees and butterflies going from flower to flower and people photographing this happening. Anyone who either walks by the wild flower hub or into West Park spends some time looking at and enjoying this fantastic site."

THe area began in 2014 when it was planted with red poppies to commemorate the centenary of the start

of the First World War. Since then, the Friends have scattered more seeds to ensure the area remains such a stunning feature.

"Each year becomes better than the previous one and just shows how a small area of soil and wild flower seeds can give great pleasure to people and insects," said Jan. An Arun District Council spokeswoman said West Park was one of a network of wildflower meadows of some 10,000sqm - or almost two football pitches - across the district. Species planted included cornflower, corn camomile, corn poppy, common poppy and corn cockle.

Meanwhile, work has started on a temporary cafe in West Park.

No date for the facility's opening in West Park has been released by Arun but it said it would be up and running 'for the peak

summer season'.

THe pop-up cafe will be run by Arun's greenspaces contractor, ISS Lifestyle, with a variety of quality snacks, hot and cold drinks. A specially created menu for dogs will also be on offer.

Justin Simpson, ISS Lifestyle's recreation and lifestyle manager, said: "It's great news that work has started at West Park. It's such a popular site and we are finally glad to have something exciting to offer the local community.

"With the summer just around the corner, we felt it was important to give the local people what they wanted.

"THat's why we are opening temporarily at first, before we can really come up with something that is right for the site, which is a newly fully-refurbished cafe ready for next summer, 2018."

THe cafe closed earlier this year.

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CUSTOMERS and friends of a Middleton shop have helped a squash prodigy battling a brain tumour.

THey used Sunday's village fête to present the latest £400 of their £1,600plus fundraising total for 11-year-old Sumner Malik.

THe presentation from Gifts With Love will help to pay for Sumner's ongoing private chemotherapy for his rare form of tumour.

Sue Ladley, the owner of Gifts With Love, said: "We were very pleased to help this young lad and are so grateful for the generosity of both friends and our customers who have so far raised over £1,600."

THe latest fundraiser saw cakes sold at the fête, which Malik and his family attended to thank those involved.

Sumner, of Handcross, is one of a set of triplets and is one of the brightest squash players of his generation.

He was diagnosed when he was ten with a diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma - a terminal, paediatric form of brain tumour.

Only 40 cases of DIPG are diagnosed a year in the UK. THere is no confirmed cure and a non-existent survival rate.

But his father, Camron, said: "THere is hope and everyone at Gifts With Love has been absolutely amazing in helping us."

THe link between the families came

through squash and was typical of the response Camron said had greeted the family's £80,000 fundraising appeal on the JustGiving website.

"I didn't even know three of the people I met at the fête," he said. "It just goes to show the kindness these ladies and customers have shown to Sumner. It was really nice to see them.

"A lot of other people are fundraising for him as well by doing different things. THe treatment is very expensive. But we just can't do nothing," he said.

Each of Sumner's monthly infusions of chemotherapy costs £6,000 at the Harley Street Clinic in London as well as the associated costs of each two days of treatment.

"Hopefully, this is giving Sumner extra time," said Camron. "None of this treatment exists on the NHS. All they will tell us to do is to go home and just make some memories.

"Since Sumner has been treated, his tumour has shrunk by around 25 per cent. No-one is saying they will get rid of it or cure it but they are saying they will prolong his life."

THe next stage of his treatment was set to be immunotherapy.

"But, without these ladies, and everyone else who is helping us, we would not be able to consider them," said Camron.

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From page one What we think of them. It’s very sad. I say this as a life-time supporter of Conservative governments and a worker for them.”

THe housing targets the government was imposing on Arun would destroy the area, she warned.

Committee member Cllr John Charles (C, Barnham) said: “Overall, we need houses and we have got to have houses.

“THis is a conservation area and a nice conservation area as well. I just think this is the wrong area to be used for building houses on.

“It is agricultural land and there are some beautiful houses around there already. THis is one step beyond and we have got to make a stand at one stage.”

Cllr Phil Hitchins, (C, Aldwick W) the committee’s vice-chairman, said: “THis is not a fight against the government and our housing numbers, which I agree are far too high for this area.

“We can do that for every single planning application that comes up before us for all over Arun.

THis is one of the highest quality developments since I became part of planning.”

THe protests – and strong comments from neighbours – failed to stop the proposals for 56 homes at Bonhams Field in Yapton being approved.

Committee members backed the scheme by Seaward Properties by 8-2, with three abstentions.

THe location is next to the Yapton (Main Road) conservation area with nine listed buildings.

Julie Bayley, of Grade II-listed Laburnum Cottage, said: “THis is a greenfield site which should not be considered for development."

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Property firm idea backed UP TO £1m of households’ council tax payments from around Bognor Regis is set to be spent on property speculation.

Arun District Council has moved a step closer to spending the money on starting a house building company to raise funds to support its services.

Warnings about the potentially risky business were defeated at the council’s overview select committee to enable the idea to be forwarded to the cabinet of senior councillors next Monday.

From there, if it is backed, it will face scrutiny from finance members before a final vote by all councillors in September.

THe property company – Trisanto – has been set up after a vote by councillors last autumn with Arun as its sole shareholder.

But Cllr Roger Elkins (C, Ferring) said at Tuesday's committee Trisanto would be competing with major firms.

“THere are a lot of development companies that have been in this field for a long time with a great deal of experience – and that really is the challenge.

"THis is public money and we ned to be clear on that but there may be a benefit by providing housing and a better rate of return than we are getting from the low interest rates.”

Cllr Robert Wheal (C, Arundel) said: “THis business is a high risk business. We are due for a correction in the housing market. Anybody who has looked in an estate agent’s window will see prices are in the stratosphere. We are going into a fools’ paradise.”

Cllr Dr James Walsh (LD, Beach) said the

idea revived the trading companies which councils ran some 30 years ago until they were scrapped by the government.

A property company set up by Arun had some benefits but he warned it would not solve the area's housing crisis.

“THis company will be building properties for sale at market prices or to rent or for affordable housing. So-called affordable housing has a discount of 1020 per cent on the normal price and is still not affordable to young people who can’t afford mortgages for them," he said.

His call for a private seminar to enable all the details of the property company to be discussed by councillors was narrowly defeated by the committee.

He was backed by Cllr Barbara Oakley (C, Middleton). She said: “Experience has shown it takes a number of years for companies to show a profit.

"None of our officers is a commercial developer of the standard required to deal with the commercial developers operating in this area when we want to buy the land.”

Arun housing strategy and delivery manager Andy Elder said: "Trisanto will be run at arm's length from the council.

"It will operate commercially and independently from the council. It's important members understand that."

Cllr Phil Hitchins (C, Aldwick W) said: "THis is a commercial company set up to produce a profit for its investors.

"THe directors will be able to decide to build what they want, where they want and whatever properties they want."

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MP has a coffee and a chat on his latest visit to Pagham group MP NICK Gibb caught up with the views of members of Pagham Association for the Elderly on his latest visit.

Mr Gibb, the MP for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, went along to the group's coffee morning on Wednesday.

He is pictured above with members from left: Florence Shickle, Audrey Latter, Alice Scates, Devina Herrington, Eileen Knight and Sylvia Collison.

"THe association has been in existence

for over 50 years and is a wonderful way for people to socialise over a cup of coffee," he said.

THe association holds fortnightly coffee mornings at Pagham United Reformed Church in Pagham Road. It is organised by the Rev Frank Hull.

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Calls to raise money to keep town's Birdman flying high

LAST-MINUTE fundraising is under way to try to save this year's International Bognor Birdman.

THe organisers announced on Tuesday they had decided to scrap the event planned for August 12 and 13 - because of a lack of funding.

But the news was greeted by a bid to raise £10,000 in crowdfunding to enable the popular fly-off to continue to take place on the town's pier.

By yesterday morning, the appeal's organiser, Alan McTernan, announced £4,000 had been raised towards the target.

He stated: "£4,000 has been pledged in just two days!!! What an amazing community. Let's take this to the £10,000 needed by tomorrow night."

Among those backing the attempt is Scott Wallis. He said online: "A previous Birdman and entry for this year.

"I've put a lot of effort into the new craft and want to give it its chance and spread its wings and fly."

But the International Bognor Birdman website still stated the 2017 event had a wonderfulbeen cancelled. ver a cup of It says: "In the absence of a major sponsor this year, we regret the 2017 ightly coffeeInternational Bognor Birdman has had d Reformedto be cancelled. THe organisers would is organisedlike to thank everyone who supported us and will be working hard to ensure our a stall and aBirdmen fly again soon." xcursions to One of the organisers, Sarah Booted as well asCook, said: "It is desperately sad news. unch.

We had a lot of interest from some big

companies and were very hopeful that funding and sponsorship would come from them but sadly not.

"It takes a minimum of £20,000 to run the event and that, literally, covers the bare essentials. Despite asking a massive number of local, national and international companies, the funding just did not come through.

"THe Birdman team are devastated that it's had to be cancelled and are committed to bringing the Birdmen back soon."

Next month's event had attracted initial interest from two entries in the Condor class, three for Leonardo and nine Kingfishers, with more promised.

THe Leonardo and Condor classes are for serious contenders, with the Kingfisher for homemade flying machines and Condor for hang-gliders.

THe Kingfisher class is for topical and funny entries.

Birdmen have been jumping in Bognor Regis, with a few gaps, since 1978 after the event began in Selsey seven years earlier. THe competition has always attracted serious flyers and those who sought to dress up for fun for charity.

THeir aerial antics traditionally attract thousands of spectators to the beach to delight in their flights of a few metres or up to 100 metres.

THe most recent year Bognor Regis lacked the Birdmen from its summer events was in 2014 but they were cancelled in 2008 and 2009 after safety works shortened the pier.

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Over the two days Hotham Park will host a variety of musicians in their Secret Garden and are as follows.

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THere will also be kiddie rides, activities and food and drinks available as well as further music on the park bandstand.

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Music festival returns POPULAR Michael Jackson tribute act MJ Eternity will be delighting the crowds at a popular music festival in Walberton.

CoreFest is back this Saturday for its second year.

And MJ Eternity, aka Danny Oliver, will be bringing his version of the chart-topper's songs to the venue in the beautiful grounds of Hft Sussex Orchards.

MJ Eternity has performed twice for the King of Pop himself and was also a main attraction at the weddings of Katie Price and Kerry Katona to make his act one to be enjoyed.

THe festival promises to be as inclusive as last year's popular initial event when hundreds of music-lovers were delighted by the chance to see live acts amid the fruit trees.

Sarah Shallis, Hft's operations manager, said: "CoreFest is a not-to-be-missed event for all ages and abilities. All proceeds from the festival will go directly to enabling the people we support to live the best life possible.

"So, I'd encourage anyone who loves a great family day out to get their dancing shoes on and join us."

CoreFest takes place from 1pm-11pm at the Hft site in Eastergate Lane. Hft Sussex supports more than 70 people there by offering individual services which range from residential care to supported living at home. THis can vary from a few hours at week to 24 hours a day.

Special provisions will be made at CoreFest for people with learning disabilities. THese will include free entry for carers and support workers, fully accessible features and access to designated chill-out areas.

As well as DJ Eternity, those who go along will be able to listen to THe Speak, THe Bamboo Band, Cyanide Sundae, Wes Lucas and Delta 7, Cosmic & THe Keys and Luna Sol among the line-up.

Festival-goers will also have the chance to get up close and personal with RepTylers Mobile Zoo as well as interactive family events from music and drumming workshops to storytelling.

Tickets are £5 adults and free entry for u-18s and carers. THey can be bought from corefest17. eventbrite.co.uk

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SO many of us want to take better care of ourselves but how many actually put those thoughts into action?

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And that is why, uniquely, they offer members the chance to cook during classes in order to help them understand how their favourite meals could become delicious for your bodies and not just your tastebuds!

So bring along your most beloved ingredients and see what others have got cooking too.

Not only this but the classes include exercises to help you take yet another step towards a healthier life.

THe classes are run by experienced chef Virginia

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For Virginia it is important that everyone has fun at the classes as well as learning how to cook fresh, organic and healthy food. She said: “You cook the food, you lose the weight! THere’s no pressure here, it’s all about making small changes to your lifestyle to make it healthier.”

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Refusal stops reptiles move AN SOS appeal from Pagham has been answered by councillors.

THe Save Our Slowworms message was backed by Arun District Council.

Its development control committee members refused by 9-2 votes, with two abstentions, to allow a developer to move a colony of reptiles from a housing development site.

THey rejected their planning officer’s advice to approve the scheme by Crayfern Homes and insisted in a second vote it would be harmful to the ecological future of the location.

THe decision came after Crayfern Homes sought to vary two conditions imposed by Arun when it approved a plan for 40 houses at 251 Pagham Road and land behind the property last June.

THe conditions insisted a reptile mitigation system should be put in place to ensure the population of up to nine slowworms and one each of common lizards and grass snakes was not harmed by the development.

THese measures included the creation of a buffer zone between the housing and the surrounding countryside.

But Crayfern Homes wanted to capture all the reptiles and move them to Brooks Meadow nature reserve in Emsworth.

Pagham Parish Council chairman Cllr Ray Radmall urged the committee to stick to its original conditions and ensure the buffer zone was set up.

Pagham resident Phil Hailey said the latest proposal was counter to the original idea.

“THe developer wants to clear the site of these species. THere has been ample

opportunity to prepare a buffer zone on the site. Reptile translocation should only take place as a last resort."

Development control committee member Cllr Barbara Oakley (C, Middleton) said at last Wednesday’s meeting: “I’m getting very tired of developers coming back to us and trying to amend the conditions that have been imposed after discussion by this committee.”

Cllr Dawn Hall (C, Pagham) said: "THere is absolutely no reason to vary these conditions. I completely agree with the parish council on this matter."

Cllr Jim Brooks (I, Marine) said: “A distance of a few metres can make a difference to wildlife and how it lives.

I’m not happy with moving these reptiles nine miles away.”

But senior ecologist Adam Jessop, speaking for Crayfern Homes, said: “Brook Meadow is managed specifically for reptiles. THe pressure from visitors will be nowhere near the level they would be subject to by remaining on site.

“Wildlife buffer zones are not always maintained as they should be.”

Council planning officer Dan Vick said: "THe applicant has confirmed that the proposed wildlife habitat will be retained and will still be subject to the same enhancement measures as proposed in the original application.

"THere is no guarantee that the applicant will not make a future application to redevelop the wildlife buffer zone but, if that were to occur, then such an application would be assessed at that time."

Witnesses sought after boy is punched and kicked in town A 12-YEAR-OLD boy needed hospital treatment after he was punched to the ground in Bognor Regis town centre.

Police are investigating the attack in which the boy was kicked as he laid on the ground off Queensway in broad daylight.

He sustained cuts and bruises and was taken by ambulance to hospital for medical checks.

A Sussex Police spokesman said yesterday: "THe attack happened shortly after 2.30pm on Sunday (July 23) at the rear of Morrisons supermarket, close to the entrance to the multi-storey car park.

"THe suspect is described as a white man in his 50s, 5ft 7ins tall, of average build with short, greying hair and a beard.

"He was wearing a navy blue shortsleeved T-shirt with a patterned front, grey or blue shorts and possibly flipflops on his feet. Officers are keen to speak to anyone who saw what happened, who noticed the man or may know who he is."

THey are asked to email: 101@ sussex.pnn.police.uk, report details online at sussex.police.uk/ appealresponse or phone 101, quoting serial 787 of 23/07.

ACTOR Christopher Timothy has formally opened a Rose Green charity shop to help physically disabled adults.

Now appearing in EastEnders, the actor cut the ribbon to officially open THe Point's second charity shop.

About 50 people gathered at the premises in Avisford Terrace, Rose Green Road, to hear him urge them to support the charity's work.

He said: "It costs £800 a day to run the THe Point but it is so important. Adults with physical disabilities are not given the same opportunities as those who are able-bodied, which is absurd and wrong.

"It's a fact people respond favourably if they know how valued they are."

Among those who greeted Mr Timothy at the shop last THursday was Fishbourne man and client of THe Point, Mark Barnett, 54. He took along a DVD box set of All Creatures Great and Small in which Mr Timothy made his name.

Mark said: "I like the programme and

I'm going to ask Christopher Timothy to autograph the box set.

"Being with THe Point helps me with friendships. It gets me out and about and we go on trips to places like the theatre."

Mark is partially sighted and has hearing difficulties.

"I work in this shop on Mondays and in the Pagham shop on THursdays," he said.

"Without THe Point, I would be in a centre for people with learning difficulties."

THe Point has a centre in Little Breach, Chichester, where 30 adults, usually aged 18-50, go daily out of the 52 on its books.

Chairman of trustees Andy Heath said: "Our shop at Pagham has been a big success in the two years it has been open.

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He expected both shops to raise £3040,000 a year each towards THe Point's running costs.

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` Print Award for Post journalist A BOGNOR Regis reporter has received a generous grant from a national charity.

Post junior reporter Fiona Callingham, pictured below, attended a special awards evening at the House of Lords on July 20.

THe Prints Futures Awards 2017, created by THe Printing Charity, offered people aged between 18-30 grants of up to £1500 to aid them with their work in the printing industry.

Fiona, 24, received a full grant to help further her journalism training at Highbury College in Portsmouth.

For organisers, this year's event was the most exciting to date. THe Rt Hon Baroness Dean, THe Printing Charity’s 2017 president, said: “THe awards have gone from strength to strength.

"It renews my faith in the industry to see so many talented young people joining a very old industry but one that is now wide-ranging with modern technologies."

Lord Black of Brentwood, the executive director of the Telegraph Media Group, agreed. “THe winners are coming into an industry with a bright future. THe speed of change is not only exciting but producing so many opportunities across the media sector,” he said.

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Jane's the voice of Bognor Regis NEW TOWN crier Jane Smith is loving her Bognor Regis role as a human public address system.

Jane is set to be present about 10am on the seafront and in the town centre on each of the next four Tuesdays to promote the return of the Funshine Days.

She will be also be present at the Hotham Park Country Fair next Saturday.

Her commanding presence and voice, as well as her homemade purple cloak from upholstery material, is set to be a feature of events around the town for years to come.

"I'm really enjoying my role," said Jane, 54, of Chichester. "I've always taken part in amateur dramatics, singing and dancing.

I'm a performer at heart.

"I can have fun as the town crier but it also has a serious side because I am passing on information to people. I see myself as a PA system.

"I love meeting people and watching

people and I've always dealt with them in my jobs, which began in hairdressing."

Jane was chosen by town councillors to revive the town crier's role after a gap of several years after she agreed to make the regalia as part of her job designing and making bespoke handbags.

"I was asked to apply and the reaction from my first appearance at Drive THrough Time has been amazing. I feel humbled by the reaction just from that one event."

As well as the public greeting Jane, she has received the backing of her fellow town criers. She has applied to join their national guild and will represent the town in competitions.

Mother of five Jane, who also has two grandchildren, has links with Bognor Regis which date back to her childhood tap and ballet exams at a former dance studio in Queensway and shows in the now demolished Esplanade THeatre.

A TEENAGER made a special present for her Bognor Regis grandparents picture perfect after she flew 12,000 miles from New Zealand.

Talented artist Judy Kingham, 16, sent Janet and John Heasman in the town an unusual painting of a dressed-up badger.

THe proud grandparents were so impressed by the schoolgirl's work of art they went to Frame of Mind, a community interest company at the Arun Business Park off Shripney Road, to have it framed for a wall in their home.

A week after they had selected a frame, Mr and Mrs Heasman were called back to choose an alternative because the original one had a fault.

THe short delay proved a stroke of good fortune because Judy and her family had arrived by then from their home in Dunedin for a month's holiday.

THis enabled Judy to go along to Frame of Mind to help to make the frame.

Judy said: "It was great. I didn't realise there was so much involved in framing a picture but I really enjoyed it."

Mrs Heasman was delighted by the personal touch for the unique painting.

"It's really wonderful. I never imagined Judy would have the opportunity to do this for us," she said.

"It's made a very special memory for us to hang on our well. It's fantastic."

Judy put the finishing touches to framing her painting under the supervision of Frame of Mind's senior support worker, Paul Smith, and took it back to her grandparents' home.

Frame of Mind joint founder THeresa Bates said: "We don't do this normally but we thought since Judy had travelled so far it would be nice for her to create something special for her grandparents to remember her visit by. A lot of our work is about preserving memories. We just added a little bit extra and helped create a special memory this time."

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Hundreds of visitors go out of this world at town's first Space Fest SPACE aces discovered the appliance of science in Bognor Regis.

Some 800 visitors enjoyed the biggest event of its kind to held in the town.

THey entered the town's campus of the University of Chichester and went out of this world.

THe university became the universe for its first community space fest – and its buildings were packed with those eager to find out more.

A talk about Horrible Science books was next to a film about the International Space Station, a marshmallow lab looked at building a rocket launcher tower and the Royal Institution took along its show with a mass of bangs, fire and intrigue.

Among those getting some hands-on experience of science was Ethan Guppy, 12. He programmed a Lego Mindstorm EV3 robotic toy to move in different directions and stop.

He said: “It's exciting getting the robot to do what I want it to do. I really want to have one of these.”

He had also packed in a similar session by racing a BB8 Sphero and holding a 5,000 million-year-old meteor packed with iron.

“I like space," he said, “because it's a mystery. We have not explored much of it yet. I would like to become a space explorer.”

THe campus in Upper Bognor Road had nine of its main buildings each designated as one of the planets for the four-hour event.

Its packed programme featured shows, talks, demonstrations and workshops for

children and adults of any age.

Just a few metres from all the fun, building work continues to create the university's £45m engineering and digital technology park. THis will be the biggest single facility devoted to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) opened by an English university for 50 years when its first students enrol in September, 2018.

It will almost double the number of undergraduates on the campus to 3,000 and has links with major companies such as Rolls Royce and Sony.

University director of marketing Helen McKenna-Aspell said the community space fest was part of the drive by the university to put the steam into the country's STEM know-how.

She said: “Science underpins everything about how our society works.

Understanding science is the gateway into a career like engineering but we also want young people to be able to engage with the future and understand the careers that are going to be created. Many of those will need a fundamental understanding of STEM subjects.

“Historically, many people have been really negative about engineering. THey think it's hard to understand or boring.

“Today is about saying they can get involved.”

Benjamin Wisdom, nine, had an explosion go off in one of his hands courtesy of the Royal Institution and a mixture of oxygen and hydrogen.

“THere was a bit of tingle. It felt weird but

it was fun,” he said.

THere was also Space Slime, or water and cornflour, and its changing properties when wet or dry.

His brother, Jake Wisdom, 14, also took part in the green screen room where he was photographed with an alien hat and the shot was manipulated on a computer with a big helping of special effects.

He said: “It was strange seeing my image change like that. I want to go home and do some of the explosions.”

THere was also plenty of creativity on show. Max Edlin, six, and his sister, twoyear-old Hattie Edlin, were busy making moon buggies and racing their space cars.

THeir mother, Becca Edlin, 36, of Littlehampton, said: “THis is a really brilliant day. THere's plenty of things to keep the children busy and it's combining creativity with education because they are learning about space. Best of all, it's free.

“We live in Littlehampton and found out about this event from a friend. I didn't even know this campus was here."

Lesley-Anne Neville, the university's head of outreach, said: “I'm Bognor born and bred and to be able to have the campus open for the community is brilliant.

“I'm really pleased that so many people have come today.

THe reason we got some of the funding for the new development is that there is a dearth of chances on the south coast, particularly in communities like Bognor Regis, for people to engage in STEM."

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` Bersted play days ZORBING and soft play fun will start in North Bersted next week.

THe free summer play scheme by Bersted Parish Council begins on Tuesday and will take place weekly until August 29 at Jubilee Fields off Chalcraft Lane.

It will be staged from 10ammidday and 1pm-3pm.

Freedom Leisure, Arun District Council's contractor, will also be staging summer park and play events at the village green on Bersted Park from next week to September 1.

THey will take place from 10ammidday on Tuesdays and THursdays.

Sessions will also be held between the same times on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on the Trees Estate off Bronze Close during the same period.

THe events will be suitable for children aged 5-14. THey must be accompanied by a responsible adult. All the activities will take place weather permitting.

Friday, July 28, 2017

Nursery celebrates 25 years CONSISTENT outstanding care over 25 years has been celebrated by a popular Bognor Regis nursery.

THe quarter of a century of Stepping Stones was marked with a reception for guests and a magic show for the current children followed by a concert from the town's Salvation Army band.

Among those present was Chloe Glasspool, nĂŠe Noon, who was among the first pupils when the nursery opened in September, 1992.

Chloe, 25, said: "I was seven months old when I first came here and I was here for many years. I came with one of my best friends, who is still my best friend.

"I clearly remember how nice it was here. It was like a home from home.

I never dreaded coming here. It was always good fun. We were always creating something and making a mess."

Chloe and the nursery's original deputy

manager, Wendy Dunn, unveiled a wooden friendship seat for each of the nursery's two gardens.

THe seats were carved with the date of the anniversary. One was donated by the neighbouring Arena Sports Centre.

THe other was funded from proceeds of a raffle at last THursday's celebration.

Nursery manager Lorraine Mellers, pictured bottom right, was praised for her leadership since the initial 27 children enrolled.

She said: "It doesn't feel like 25 years.

THere have been many changes but one of the most important things to me is that I still love my job and I remain as passionate about the care and development of the children at Stepping Stones as I did at the start."

THe nursery was opened to provide day care for children in the area, especially those of teachers in West Sussex, as part

` New homes plan OUTLINE plans for up to 30 homes in Eastergate have been submitted to Arun District Council.

Hatch Homes wants to build the properties on just over a hectare on Eastergate Lane. THey will range from one to four or more bedrooms.

Two vehicle accesses on to Eastergate Lane have been included in the preliminary designs.

THe site is located north of Spode Cottage and west of Greenings and is enclosed by Fontwell Avenue and Wandleys Lane.

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THe original building was a refurbished school mobile classroom. It has grown into three buildings for 133 children a day in eight rooms and employing 46 staff providing flexible day care for 51 weeks a year.

THe nursery is run by a charitable trust, which is also in charge of THe Arena sports and skills centres.

Its provision has been rated as outstanding by Ofsted at each inspection.

Ken Pritchard, the trust's past chairman, said: "It is not easy to maintain that standard over a long period of time.

"Best of all for me, the staff laugh so much and the children enjoy themselves so much. I do think that's so important.

"Parents come here day after day to enrol their children."

Current chairman John Morrison, said: "From small beginnings, nobody

could have guessed how big the nursery would become and how good it would be.

What has struck me is the quality of the work that is going on with the children."

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Museum to show pupils' art THOUSANDS of visitors will have the chance to admire art created by Felpham students.

A group of nine pupils at Felpham Community College have had six of their artworks selected for the latest summer exhibition at Arundel Museum.

THey were chosen from more than 500 pieces submitted from across the area and will be among 80-plus artworks created by students as part of their GCSE or A-level course work.

Suzanne Evans, the museum's education officer, said: "We are delighted that this year Lord Arundel, the Duke of Norfolk's son, will open the exhibition.

"Last year, several of the artworks shown were subsequently sold to visitors at the exhibition.

"All negotiations for sales were carried out via the individual schools and purchaser. We hope as many of the

students whose work is being shown and their families will be able to come along to celebrate the brilliant work they have done."

THe exhibition at the museum in Mill Road will take place from August 7-28.

Last year's event saw more than 3,000 people visit the museum's Jubilee Gallery to view the highly acclaimed exhibition.

College curriculum leader for art and photography, Anna Harvey, said: "THis is a great way to celebrate some of the fantastic work our students have created this year.

"To have your coursework shown in a formal exhibition is quite an achievement."

THe successful students were: Year 8 - Lucie Ashill, Ashaf Ahmed; Year 11 Natasha Bulic, Carlie Jellet, Charlie Louitt, Alice Rennie; Year 13 - Molly Emerson, Millie Hammond.

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` New shop plan A MOBILITY aids shop could open in an out of town retail park in Bognor Regis.

THe BBC Pension Trust has applied to Arun District Council to issue a certificate of lawfulness for a retail use at Unit E on the Arun Retail Park on Shripney Road.

THe trust's planning agent, Craig Blatchford, says in a letter to the council: "THe proposed tenant is the Unlimited Company.

"THe Unlimited Company retail a wide range of premium daily living aids and mobility products and operate under a class 1 retail use."

THe intended location was developed last year for use as a restaurant and cafe but has since stood empty. It is next door to Burger King.

Mr Blatchford said the use was not legally restricted to selling food and the building was able to be used as a shop.

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THe popular sessions are taking place on Tuesdays and THursdays.

THey are being held from 10.30am12.30pm at West Park and from 2.30pm-4.30pm at Avisford Park recreation ground in Rose Green.

THey will continue until August 29 thanks to funding from Aldwick Parish Council. THis is the sixth year they have been staged.

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Awards pay tribute to pupils' special work A NEW award has been presented at a Bognor Regis school's excellence awards.

THe Regis School's Rights Respecting Award was given to Year 10 student Johan Keijser-Petch for his exceptional support for both charity work and the rights of children and women.

THis included a trip to India to build a school in 2016 as a Virgin Atlantic Scholarship participant.

THese activities were in keeping with the school's status as a UN Rights Respecting School level two.

THe award was one of several which were presented on the night to recognise outstanding achievements in community, leadership and charity work.

Special guests who watched the awards being handed over included representatives from Unicef, WE Education Ltd, councillors from the area, former students, Bognor Regis Twinning Association and United Learning.

Geraldine Prosser, of WE Learning Ltd, said: "It was a real pleasure and an honour to have been invited to sit in the audience with the parents, teachers and other visitors to see these amazing young people receive their awards.

"What I love about THe Regis School is how you have highlighted and recognised the importance of the non-academic success alongside the academic success."

More than 150 students received an award at the special night to recognise excellence in achievement and effort

during the past academic year.

Taking place in the Arena Sports Centre on the same campus, the students' efforts were recognised and celebrated in a glamorous ceremony.

It featured stunning performances from dancers, musicians and a dazzling trampolining routine from National League competitor, Izzy Hauxwell, of Year 9. the celebrations also focused on excellence and achievement in every subject and for every year group.

Among the award winners was Connor Grimley, with the Hilary Kingston Trophy for Excellence, pictured right.

Regis School principal Mike Garlick said: "I am incredibly proud of the achievements of all our students.

"We are delighted to be able to celebrate and share such a wide range of successes, not just in the academic sense, but also to recognise the charity and community contributions that so many of our students make, as true Rights Respecting citizens.

"We look forward to seeing these achievements and talents develop and we will continue to celebrate our students with their parents and the wider community."

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"By promoting the values of respect, dignity and non-discrimination, children’s self-esteem and wellbeing is boosted and they are less likely to suffer from stress. A child who understands their rights understands how they and others should be treated and their sense of self-worth is strengthened."

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Students rock their school PERFORMING students had THe Regis School rocking to the delight of their audiences.

THe talented and hard-working cast staged School of Rock to wow crowds

at packed shows in Bognor Regis over three nights this month.

THe dedication of the performers, students in technical support roles and performing arts staff was reflected

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in the quality of the show and the enjoyment of the students during and after each performance.

Sixth former Sid Abell played the lead role, which was made famous by Jack Black in the film. He said: "Getting to play the main role was great.

"It was really fun and so nice to be given that responsibility. It was great to meet new people and see younger students come out of their shells. I was genuinely so proud of them."

THe build-up to the show began last March with an overwhelming response from students who wanted to involved.

THis enabled a student technical team, student hair and make-up team and front of house team to be created for the first time to learn about the different aspects of putting on a show alongside the cast from Year 7 to Year 13 and the show band.

All this work came together in the weekend before the performances

with a technical rehearsal to put the finishing touches in place. A dress rehearsal in front of primary school students followed the next day.

Jolie Lelliott, the college's head of performing arts, said: "It has been a real pleasure to watch the students come together and get to know each other, supporting each other throughout every step of the rehearsal process.

"Students have worked so hard and it has been tough because it's a difficult show but, equally, rehearsals have often been such a laugh."

She paid special tribute to former pupil Myles Malyon, studying music at higher education level, who came back to play bass in the band for the show.

Current Year 11 student Anna Wisdom also captured the whole process from auditions to performing in film footage that became a short documentary and introductory-style video played before each show.

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` Pub signs approved PLANNING permission has been granted for signs at a new pub in Bersted to recall a leading businessman.

Marston's has received approval for the ten signs for THe Charlie Purley which it is set to open in Shripney Road.

Arun District Council has backed the advertising, with seven signs on the building's fascia and three freestanding in black, gold and red.

THe pub/restaurant is being built on part of the site of the former fridge and freezer factory of Lec Refrigeration.

Lec was founded in 1942 by fishmonger brothers Frank and Charles Purley. It started making munitions for the war effort and moved into refrigeration in 1942.

THe company soon expanded and Charles Purley was its chairman for many years until 1991. But the company started to contract two years later and fridge making finished on the site 12 years ago.

THe new business will have 120 covers. `

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FUNSHINE days are back along Bognor Regis seafront.

THe free weekday activities begin next Monday with five days of enjoyment based on Bognor H20.

THeir emphasis will be on celebrating all things water - in it, on it and beside it.

Sandcastle competitions, pavement art and fancy dress competitions will also take place.

All the fun - arranged by Bognor Regis Town Council - will occur from 11am to 3pm, weather permitting, on the bandstand and the nearby beach.

A further three weeks of Funshine days will be staged with different themes.

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College's worldwide outlook wins award f Samaritans at the railway station

Samaritans say it's time to listen TRAIN passengers in Bognor Regis were urged to become good listeners.

Five volunteers with the town's Samaritans branch spent two hours at its railway station handing out listening tips.

Branch director Deborah, whose first name is only used publicly by Samaritans, said: "We have been handing out cards with the five tips which make people better listeners.

"We believe that talking about their feelings can help people manage them better. We talk to people on the phone, sometimes when they are in extreme distress and despair, and it can help them to talk through how they are feeling.

"THere has been a lot of interest in

teachers from South Korea for a week.

Matthieu Cauchy Duval, the college's modern languages curriculum leader, said: "We have worked very hard this year to give as many opportunities as possible to our students to experience and celebrate different cultures.

"All of our students have thoroughly enjoyed taking part in these activities and are developing an interest and an understanding of a range of different cultures.

"As a school, we strongly believe that it is our responsibility to prepare our students to become global and active citizens."

GOING global has brought Felpham Community College a national award.

THe college has gained the British Council's prestigious International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom.

THe award celebrates the achievements of schools that do exceptional work in international education.

Work by the college with an overseas outlook includes active links with its partner schools in France and Spain, residential trips to those countries and an annual international week. Earlier this month, the college also hosted four

the cards. Many people have taken them and we can see them reading them as they walk away."

THe tips advised listeners to show they cared, had patience, used open questions, clarify what had been said and had courage.

THe Samaritans' time at Bognor Regis railway station on Monday evening followed two hours that morning at the station in Chichester.

Similar initiatives were being staged around the country to signify the fact the date, 24/7, matched the round-the-clock service offered by the Samaritans. THe Bognor Regis, Chichester and district branch in Argyle Road has 60 volunteers who deal with thousands of calls weekly.

THe international school award encourages and supports schools to embed a global ethos throughout their activities, develop a collaborative curriculum-based work with partner schools and stage international activity all year round.

Started in 1999, the award was begun to recognise schools who led the way in instilling and developing a global dimension into children's learning.

British Council chief executive Sir Ciaran Devane said: "THe school's fantastic work has rightfully earned it this prestigious award."

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Regardless of if you need equipment, repair work or just advice they are always on hand to help.

With their own backgrounds in the sport the family-run team are able to give their customers the best guidance possible when it comes to their needs.

Malcolm himself is a qualified archery coach as part of Archery GB and is even able to provide one on one tuition for customers.

Since they opened in 2014 Malcolm and Michelle have seen interest in what they do grow as the only archery equipment suppliers in the area. Although

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With their own passion for archery at the heart of what they do Malcolm and Michelle hope that ArrowSport will encourage as many people as possible to get involved with the sport.

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Talks at Six August 3 and 10 New Park Centre, Chichester 07960 346922 www.talksatsix.co.uk FOLLOWING sell-out lectures during the Festival of Chichester, the Talks at Six continue with two very different, but equally intriguing subjects.

On August 3 a lecture on Hydrographic Surveying and the D-Day Landings will take place in aid of chosen charity Dementia Support.

During the build-up to the D-Day Landings, two covert survey teams were to undertake beach surveys in preparation for proposed landings.

THis talk will look at the role of the surveyors and how they achieved the requirement of identifying suitable beaches for allied forces to land in Italy and

Fame JR. Stage Experience August 7-12 Kings Theatre, Portsmouth boxoffice@kingsportsmouth.co.uk 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk MAKE the most of your summer holidays and become a star in the process.

THe Kings THeatre in Portsmouth is offering budding performers and future theatre creatives the chance to make their dreams come true with a workshop unlike any other.

For a week you will be coached by industry professionals in either the art of performing or producing with classes in lighting design, sound, stage management, stage design and more.

At the end of the week all your hard work will be displayed in an exciting production of Fame JR. on the Kings THeatre’s legendary stage.

Work alongside professional director Simon Barry and West End performer Ashley Johnson as they teach you secrets of the

northern France.

THe following week delve into the world of paramedics with the lecture Modern Paramedics – It is not like Casualty!

THe paramedic profession has undergone a huge transformation in the last 20 years.

From vocational training to degree entry, the impact paramedics can make to the health of the nation, reduction in A&E attendances and more treatment at home.

Find out how the modern paramedic is trying to be everything to everyone.

Any donations from this talk will go to Macmillan Cancer Support.

THe talks take place between 6pm-6.45pm and will be followed by a discussion.

Every THursday sees a different guest speaker appearing at the centre to give talks in aid of a chosen charity.

Admission is free, although donations to the charities are welcomed.

Wartime music from The Glenn Miller Orchestra

trade and help you flourish as an actor in the Summer Stage Experience. For those who love to go behind the scenes, the Technical Summer School will help to expand your talents.

Fame JR. tells the story of ambitious young performers as they enrol in the prestigious High School of Performing Arts and embark on a musical journey of self-discovery. Set in New York City in the early 1980s, Fame Jr is the bitter-sweet, but ultimately inspiring, story of a diverse group of students who commit to four years of gruelling artistic and academic work. With candour, humour and insight, the show explores the issues that confront many young people today.

Expect to hear Broadway belters such as Bring On Tomorrow, Let’s Play a Love Scene and Hard Work.

THe Summer Stage experience is available for those aged 11-18 years. THe Technical Summer School is available for those aged 11-16 years. Workshop tickets cost £170, show tickets start at £5.

The Glenn Miller Orchestra August 13 Worthing Pavilion Theatre theatres@adur-worthing.gov.uk 01903 206206 www.worthingtheatres.co.uk

"Relive the glory days of brass music with this talented band."

"Take the opportunity to star in a Broadway musical this summer."

Fame JR. comes to Portsmouth

"Spend an evening at the New Park Centre learning something new."

ALLOW the fabulous Glenn Miller Orchestra to transport you back to the heady days and music of the 1940s – with the fabulous harmonies of the Moonlight Serenaders and the sublime vocals of Catherine Sykes and Mark Porter.

Come and hear beloved music of the wartime era such as classic tracks In the Mood, Moonlight Serenade, American Patrol, Little Brown Jug, Tuxedo Junction and the song that became pop history’s first gold disc, Chattanooga Choo Choo.

THrough an arrangement with Glenn Miller Productions in New York, veteran band-leader Ray McVay has put together

this orchestra that they feel Glenn Miller himself would be proud to hear.

THe exact stage line-up devised by Glenn had been maintained, consisting of the leader, five saxophones, four trumpets, four trombones and three rhythm plus a male and female vocalist.

THe singers perform both individually as well as part of THe Moonlight Serenaders vocal group, and THe Uptown Hall Gang - an outstanding Dixieland group drawn from members of the orchestra - is also featured.

During this performance audience members will be given a taste of the Lindy Hop dance moves of the 1940s by the energetic and exciting Swing Time Jivers.

And as a special treat, the orchestra is also proud to introduce the Polka Dot Dolls singing the songs of the Andrews Sisters.

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Vintage vehicles at the Weald and Downland

Vintage and Steam Show August 19-20 Weald and Downland Living Museum office@wealddown.co.uk 01243 811363 www.wealddown.co.uk STEP back in time and experience the nostalgic sights and sounds of an era when steam and world class engineering powered the country.

Visitors to the museum’s Vintage and

Steam Show will enjoy all the bustle and excitement of a traditional steam festival on August 19 and 20, with steam engines on display and working around the 40-acre site.

Alongside an extensive selection of fullsize steam engines will be a wide range of exhibits.

A favourite attraction at the event is the gallopers, powered by a Fowler Showman’s steam engine. THe gallopers will be at the centre of a small traditional vintage

fairground (small charges apply), which is a delight for adults and children alike.

THe Jaguar Enthusiasts Club, Portsmouth region, are holding their annual club event at the show. THeir display of old and new jaguars.

With vintage music and a themed tea tent, local crafts and traditional demonstrations, plus arena displays throughout the weekend, this is an event for all the family to enjoy.

Regular admission prices apply.

"The perfect weekend for motor and nostalgia enthusiasts alike."

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Pesky Pirates - A Hip Hop Adventure August 14 Alexandra Theatre, Bognor Regis 01243 861010 www.alexandratheatre.co.uk BREAK out your eye-patches and favourite parrot companion, the Pesky Pirates are sailing to Bognor Regis.

THe enthusiastic cast of Let’s All Dance will bring all their best moves to the stage and hope to get their audience involved with their exciting show of music, dancing and, of course, swashbuckling pirates.

THe cheeky pirates love playing, dancing and having fun.

And they always love to have some fun with their audiences, too, so if you come along make sure you can help them find their

treasure!

But sometimes they like to play tricks on each other and can be a little mean.

Can you help them be better friends and be kind, while having fun at the same time?

After sell-out tours last year, Let’s All Dance is back with this high-energy, interactive production, full of action, giggles and fantastic hip hop dancing.

Children will be able to clap along and join in with the piratey moves in this energetic production that promotes an important anti-bullying message.

THis a terrific treat for two-nine year-olds and their families.

Tickets cost £7 for children and £8 for adults.

Family tickets are available for £28.

"Meet the lovable pesky pirates and help them learn to get along with one another."

The Pesky Pirates take to the stage

August 4 Cass Sculpture Foundation, Goodwood box.office@cft.org.uk 01243 781312 www.cft.org.uk

"Follow the adventures of all your favourite fairytale characters through the wilderness."

ONCE upon a time, in a fantastical fairy tale world, Little Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel and Rapunzel followed their destinies alongside other, stranger folk: mythical creatures, proud princesses, wicked witches and bold princes.

THis bewitching and eerie patchwork of tales is woven by an ensemble of quirky storytellers and a troupe of musicians. Follow them (literally) through the enchanted pathways and darker twists and turns of the beautifully landscaped Cass Sculpture Foundation.

Author of His Dark Materials and The Firework-Maker’s Daughter, Philip Pullman’s retelling of the original stories by the Brothers Grimm appeals to adults as much as children, preserving their macabre simplicity and legendary fascination.

THe stories explored in this exciting production include Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, The Three Snake Leaves, The Juniper Tree and The Goosegirl at the Spring.

Performed by the renowned Chichester Festival Youth THeatre, its talented cast are returning to the Cass Sculpture Foundation.

THis production is set to recapture that same theatrical magic of their previous popular productions.

Tickets range from £23-£25.

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MAUDIE, is based on the true story of folk artist Maud Lewis (Sally Hawkins) and the unlikely romance between Maud and a hardened reclusive bachelor, Everett Lewis (Ethan Hawke).

Maudie’s determination for her art, along with her partnership with Everett, blossoms into a career as a famous folk artist, bringing them closer together in ways they never imagined.

IN the year 2740, special operatives Valerian and Laureline embark on a peace-making mission to the breathtaking intergalactic city of Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis comprised of thousands of different species from all four corners of the galaxy. THis great, historic city, is under attack by an unknown enemy. Valerian and Laureline must race against time to find the source of this evil and stop it before it destroys the cornerstone of our Universe.

Maudie The Emoji Movie The Emoji Moviey Release date: 2 August Director: Tony Leondis Starring: T.J. Miller, James Corden, Anna Faris Genre: Animation, Comedy THE Emoji Movie unlocks the never-beforeseen secret world inside your smartphone.

Hidden within the messaging app is Textopolis, a bustling city where all your favourite emojis live, hoping to be selected by the phone’s user.

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Together, they embark on an epic “appventure” through the apps on the phone, each its own wild and fun world, to find the Code that will fix Gene. But when a greater danger threatens the phone, the fate of all emojis depends on these three unlikely friends who must save their world before it’s deleted forever

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Tree-mendous Take some white paper, and press against the trunk of different trees. Rub the side of a crayon or chalk onto paper until the pattern of the bark emerges. Notice the different textures.

COOK up a magic potion Give them a container of cold water and send them outside to pick up leaves, pebbles, whatever they fancy. Ask them to make up a magic spell that they can say as they stir the pot.

For older children, add two tablespoons of vinegar and one tablespoon of baking soda. It bubbles up like a proper witch’s brew.

Visit Fishbourne and get the chance to try your hand at archaeology.

You never know what you may discover!

BE a street artist Grab the chalk, or mix up cornflour, water and food colouring in a plastic container and using a brush let them draw whatever takes their fancy on the patio just like Southbank. THey can make as much mess as they want as it will all wash away. Or they could just play hopscotch.

GO on safari Find binoculars or a magnifying glass and tell them to be an explorer. Look out for foot or pawprints, spiders and other creatures and their habitats.

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BUILD a den Inside: take a couple of chairs, an old sheet, or set them up under a table.

Outside: the sky’s the limit! Just make sure they don’t disturb too much nature as they’re exploring or collecting branches.

AN obstacle course Arrange wood to make paths, chairs to climb over or plant pots to swerve around. THen put plastic bowl on their heads and set them off.

Extra points in the bowl is filled with water…

NATURE Table Explore the outdoors and gather leaves, sticks, stones, feathers and whatever they find to make a nature table. THis can be done in the garden, park or beach. When it is all gathered turn it into a collage on the floor or on paper.

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Plenty of summer fun whatever the weather at Chichester's Flip Out YOUNGSTERS have been making the most of their summer break by bouncing around at the area's newest trampoline park.

Flip Out Chichester, which opened in February, has launched a summer holiday club to help keep energetic youngsters entertained during the school break.

Kaboom Kids Club, which runs from now until Friday, September 1, gives children the chance to take part in fun packed activities, leaving busy parents free to work or take a break during the school holidays.

Tom Capelin, general manager at Flip Out Chichester, said: “Our summer holiday programme, Kaboom Kids Club, has been hugely popular.

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A wonderful welcome and leisurely lunch at The Royal Oak You don’t need rose-tinted glasses at the Pink Pub, writes Daniel Field EVERYONE who lives in Bognor Regis will know THe Royal Oak, also known affectionately as the Pink Pub. Indeed, many of us drive past it on a regular basis, nestled as it is on the very outskirts of Bognor in North Bersted, by the mini roundabouts.

It had it’s first Landlord back in 1842, but was not painted pink until 1984, when it seems it caused some controversy! It’s an easy pub to visit being so near the main road, and with parking adjacent and free.

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for a late lunch, after a busy working day.

Conveniently they serve a very extensive menu all day until around 6.30pm.

We entered the pub on a cool, grey, wet day, and were immediately given a warm and friendly greeting from both the landlady and bar staff.

THe Royal Oak is the very epitome of a traditional English pub, cosy with it’s low ceilings, hanging tankards and walls adorned with paintings and photos of days gone by.

We were given the menu which boasts a great selection of pub classics and popular favourites,

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all at very reasonable prices too. THere was also a children’s and a vegetarian menu to choose from.

THe pair of us opted for the homemade chilli con carne, and the homemade fish pie, both priced at £8.50. As well as main meals they offer filled baguettes, jacket potatoes and a range of starters and desserts.

Impressively we didn’t wait long for the chef to bring us our choices. My chilli, hot and steaming, was served with a neat round of fluffy white rice, my companion’s fish pie accompanied by a selection of fresh vegetables; he particularly liked the cauliflower cheese!

Both meals were tasty, hearty and wholesome; the chilli warmly spiced but not ferociously hot, and the fish pie creamy and resplendent with a selection of white fish and salmon underneath mashed potato with a crunchy topping.

To accompany our lunch, we opted for a glass each of the Sauvignon Blanc, Rio Roca, crisp and dry with citrus overtones, perfect with the fish, and just the thing to cool the mild heat of the chilli.

We had left a little room for dessert, having gone for the smaller portions on offer, and selected homemade desserts from the blackboard.

I opted for the exquisite apple and rhubarb

crumble which was lavished with seasonal fruits, a sweet crumbly topping and drenched in custard.

My companion, after much deliberation- and somewhat full with fish pie- opted for a portion of the deliciously cold and creamy Madagascan vanilla Ice cream. Desserts are modestly priced at £3.75 or £2.50 for two scoops of ice cream.

Whilst we ate, we enjoyed an amiable chat with Jan the owner, who has been at the Pink Pub for 12 years and who has clearly been a major part of ensuring it is a pub at the heart of the community, where everyone is welcome and the atmosphere is relaxed and sociable.

THe beer garden out the back is also another fabulous place to unwind with a drink or food, with its colourful hanging baskets adorning the walls.

Once food is finished for the day, the Pink Pub is a great place to enjoy a drink with friends, and offers bingo, quizzes and a meat raffle as well as Sunday lunch, which I was advised to book ahead, as unsurprisingly it gets very busy.

Everyone knows the Pink Pub - you have surely driven or walked past it, and now all you need to do is stop by one afternoon and experience the welcome, the warmth and the fabulous food for yourself!

For more information or to book a table call 01243 821002 or visit www.thepinkpub.co.uk

The Royal Oak (aka The Pink Pub) is a traditional pub in North Bersted, you can’t miss us!

A WARM WELCOME AND HOME COOKED FOOD AWAITS YOU… TEL: 01243 821002 WWW.THEPINKPUB.CO.UK THE ROYAL OAK, NORTH BERSTED, BOGNOR REGIS, PO21 5JF

Our menu includes jacket potatoes, baguettes to steaks and lasagne, kids menus are also available.

Pub quizzes on Thursdays, occasional music Saturday nights and live sports TV, Bingo first Wednesday of every month.

We cater for all…

No need to pay for parking as we have a large car park too…

I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON! Jan (Landlady)

FOOD SERVED MONDAY - SATURDAY MIDDAY - 6.30PM ROAST DINNERS SERVED SUNDAY’S MIDDAY-2.30PM

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Wines for Al-day thanks to these bargain prices Martin Lury Our very own bon vivant gets to grips with all the best buys

OUR LOCAL wine choices are broadening with the advent of a brand new Aldi store in our midst, located virtually opposite Homebase in Chichester.

THus your intrepid wine explorer headed in that direction in his quest to unearth yet more keenly-priced wines for your delectation!

Aldi, being acutely aware of the fact that over the last five years French wine sales in the UK have fallen by nearly 25 per cent, are seeking, in part, to somewhat reverse this trend by allocating tongue-in-cheek names to standard wines embellished by more trendy New World-like labels in order to allure the average shopper.

THe Pardon My French Gastronomy Gascogne is an example thereof and on the label depicts a red-shelled snail duly ambling along and is, in fact, a Côtes De Gascogne which has an initial elderflower taste that hastily evaporates (in un-snail -like fashion) leaving a lemony tang, rendering this wine a sort of poor man's Sauvignon Blanc, but very drinkable, nonetheless, for the princely sum of £4.49 and thus a most affordable picnic wine, if not a wine to scale the heights!

I next ventured to Aldi's Exquisite Collection, as it normally equates to good value, and procured a 2016 Albariño Rías Baixas from downtown Galicia and thus of Spanish provenance. An expenditure of £5.99 would secure this delectably refreshing , crisp and juicy wine owing to its high acidity with lemon and lime flavours pervading with hints of pear and peach. THis wine is full of flavour, has undoubted depth and texture and truly regales the taste buds - the perfect drink for a sunny afternoon and one I wholeheartedly commend to you!

For the same outlay I re- visited the 2016

Freeman's Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and again noted its complexity: copious layers of flavour and gooseberry, lime and passion fruit in particular producing a most smooth and delightfully balanced wine.

My final white wine selection was that of another Exquisite Collection wine, namely the 2016 Clare Valley Australian Riesling for £6.99. THe Clare Valley lies to the north of Adelaide and slightly perfumed, but steely dry with green apple, lime and grapefruit notes and has refreshing minerality, as would befit a good French white, and would

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complement any THai dish in splendid fashion.

Moving onto bubbly, I was mildly surprised to learn that one in every 12 bottles of Champagne sold in the UK in 2015 was purchased from Aldi , but , when I sampled the Monsigny Brut, I was able to surmise as to why noting the good nose, fine bubbles, creaminess and flavours of baked apple and brioche that for a miserly £10.99 outlay make this a Champagne that shames many of its pricier rivals, including several big Champagne houses. Produced by Philizot et Fils from the Marne Valley this is a veritable bargain and one to purchase and savour.

Time for a red now in the form of a Viña Cristina Gran Reserva Valdepeñas of 2009 vintage most reasonably priced at a mere

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1 tin of cannellini beans, drained 1 tin of kidney beans, drained 1 slice of bread 1/2 onion 3-4 small mushrooms 1 egg 1 chilli, finely sliced 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp chilli powder or a few drops of Tabasco sauce • Fresh coriander

TO SERVE • 4-6 bread rolls

£4.99. THis wine is exceedingly dry with oak flavours to the fore with red fruit and vanilla and a hint of dark chocolate - a snip at this price.

For a mere outlay of £5.99, the 2015 Wakefield 80 Acres Shiraz Viognier from south Australian provenance is a veritable bargain with a most unlikely partnership of a red-white wine grape and producing an intense aroma of lifted spice with a juicy texture oozing plum and blackberry flavours with a hint of vanilla - well worth a punt at this low price. Expending an extra pound, I was able to avail myself of a 2016 Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot which exudes a nice mix of dark fruits with an earthy nose and well-structured tannins and has a lingering finish - a wine well worthy of your attention.

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1. Blitz the bread and fresh coriander together to make breadcrumbs.

2. In a blender put the beans with the breadcrumbs and egg. Blend together but leave chunky.

3. Stir in the rest of the ingredients until combined. Dust hands with flour and shape mixture in to burger shapes. THis mixture

makes four very large burgers or six smaller ones.

4. Fry burgers in a pan, on a medium heat until brown and hot all the way through.

5. Serve burgers in a bread bun with ketchup and salad. Lovely with potato wedges too.

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INGREDIENTS • 225g strong white flour • 225g malted granary bread flour • 1 tsp salt • 1 tsp caster sugar • 7g sachet easy-blend yeast • 150ml warm milk • 1 egg, beaten • 1 tbsp olive oil • 100-150ml warm water • 50g unsalted butter, melted • 4 medium bananas • 200g dried apricot, chopped • 2 tsp cinnamon • 100g light muscovado sugar • zest 1 orange • 4 tbsp runny honey

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Method 1. Mix the flours and salt together in a large bowl, then stir in the caster sugar and yeast. Make a well in the centre of the flour and pour in the warm milk, beaten egg, olive oil and enough of the water to form a soft, wet dough.

2. On a lightly floured surface, knead dough for 10 mins until smooth. Put the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with oiled cling film, then leave to rise in a warm place until doubled in size. THe dough is now ready to be shaped.

3. Lightly butter two 20cm square baking tins. On a floured surface, roll half the dough into a rectangle approximately 30cm x 25cm and brush with melted butter.

Repeat with the other half.

4. THinly slice bananas into a bowl and mix in apricots, muscovado sugar, cinnamon and orange zest. Spoon mix

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over the two rectangles of dough, leaving a finger-width border.

5. For each, roll the dough towards you from the long side of the rectangle, tucking in any banana that falls out.

Press ends together to seal.

With a sharp knife, cut into 9 pieces and place, cut side up, in the tin, just touching each other. Cover loosely with oiled cling film and set aside in a warm place to rise for 30 mins.

6. Heat oven to 200C/fan180C/ gas 6. Warm the honey in a pan or in the microwave on High for 5 secs, then brush half over the buns. Bake for 20-25 mins until golden.

Allow to cool in the tin for 10 mins before removing to a cooling rack. Brush with the remaining honey then pull apart to serve.

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Community News & Views THIS is the latest in a regular series of columns by the Aldingbourne Trust which will cover the start of a new era for its work.

GROUNDWORK and superstructures have continued on track at the Aldingbourne Trust's site at the Aldingbourne Country Centre.

THe concrete ground floor slab has recently been completed, as well as the formation of the lift shaft.

It is also now possible to see the outline of the building structure, as reinforced concrete columns and walls are being cast, along with formwork being set up for the first floor, below.

THere is a large 50 tonne crane onsite lifting all manner of materials around, which adds much interest to the visiting public!

THe blogging team really enjoy taking pictures of the Aldingbourne Trust new build for Amiri, but the cafe is the highlight of any visit! Run by staff and people the trust supports, and managed by Karen, the hospitality manager, a mouth-watering array of food is available.

From homemade cakes and biscuits to beef and ale pie with chips and peas, the cafe has it all.

Not only is the food great but it also offers adults with

learning disabilities the chance to learn invaluable life-skills in a real world setting, pictured below.

Opportunities include food preparation, cooking, handling money transactions and, of course, interaction with the many cafe customers.

From Monday this week, we have begun to look forward to welcoming visitors to the country centre for our summer holiday fun. Events will include Bounce About Days, Splash About Days, Reptile Days, Fairytale Days and AldingBANG Science Day. Our main event is 'Kong' Gorilla in our mitts! – with the opportunity to meet a 10ft tall animatronics silver back gorilla.

Pre-book tickets at eventbrite.com/e/aldingbourne-countrycentre-presents-kong-gorilla-in-our-mitts-tickets-35565789233 While the charity is taking every effort to ensure the country centre continues to offer all its activities to a high standard, we do ask our visitors to bear with us during the development.

We would like to thank you all in advance for your patience and understanding while this exciting new development build is taking place.

LADDER, hose and breathing apparatus drills were among the skills learned by young people on the latest FireBreak course at Bognor Regis Fire Station, pictured above.

THe 13 pupils were inspired to become role models by the targeted education team of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Instructors spent the week teaching the students a variety of skills. THey also included HeartStart first aid training.

Lead instructor Simon Woodland said: “Watching the students develop as the week has progressed and seeing their efforts during the pass out parade has been a privilege. I would like to say a huge thank-you to my team of instructors.

"THe time and effort that has been put in to this course, not only this week but behind the scenes, has been outstanding.”

A proud audience of family, friends and teachers attended a pass out parade at the end of the week.

THe students began by performing hose drills, where they all worked together to put out smoke issuing from the drill tower.

THe young people also showed off their ladder skills and wore breathing apparatus to rescue a casualty from the tower before two of the children performed CPR on the casualty.

Achievement awards were presented to students by Jon Lacey, the area manager of Response. He said: “THe skills and knowledge that has been demonstrated by these 13 young people has been incredible and they are a credit to all of our instructors.

“It is clear to see how well all of you have bonded throughout the week, students and instructors, and this is why FireBreak is a campaign I really believe in.”

THe students on the course attended: THe Amicus Community, Fontwell; Midhurst Rother College; Chichester High School; THe Academy, Selsey; Ormiston Six Villages Academy, Westergate; Littlegreen School, Compton; Bourne Community College, Emsworth; Bishop Luffa School, Chichester; THe Littlehampton Academy; WSAPC Littlehampton; and St Philip Howard Catholic School, Barnham.

A RESIDENTS' group has claimed the historic area of Flansham is on the brink.

THe Flansham Residents' Association is urging people to help its members oppose plans for new homes in the area.

A spokesman said: "THose readers who know Flansham are well aware of what a special place it is. Nestled quietly off the north of the recently built Bognor relief road, it is like entering a time warp, a place that appears to have missed the 20th century.

"All this is now being put at risk by the proposal to build some 34 small new dwellings on what is, effectively, the back garden of a lovely flint-walled property, Bonhams, an old farmhouse at the entrance to the hamlet.

"THis is a proposal which, were it to be approved, would almost double the size of the old settlement at a stroke and, equally to the point, cause one long road block at the entrance to the lane from the A259.

"THe proposal is for the traffic from the development to enter the lane from what is the private drive to Bonhams and which enters the lane some 38 yards from the already very narrow S bend off the roundabout. A recipe for chaos.

"Many Bognorians may remember the name of Gerard Young. Gerry, as he was known to residents, lived in Flansham from the late 1930s until his death in the early 70s, and was well known as a writer for the old Bognor Regis Post and had a huge following from his four beautifully crafted and evocative books about Flansham, its residents and its traditional way of life.

"A farming community, it was, in fact, larger than Bognor itself some 400 years ago and was mentioned in the Domesday Book. It retains its character, drawing many visitors to walk its quiet lanes and footpaths, look at its old and attractive houses, chat to its locals, its horses and cattle and generally soak up its unique atmosphere.

"All this is now put at risk as residents try to gather support to fight this development.

"If you, as a reader of this paper, want to support the hamlet's fight to retain its character you are encouraged to write, urgently, to Simon Davis (email. simon.davis@arun.gov.uk) at the Arun Civic centre, Maltravers Road, Littlehampton BN17 5LF to register your objection to this planning application Y/40/17/OUT. "But please write today or it will be too late."

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ANOTHER successful day was enjoyed by Bognor Regis Pier Watch members on their first visit to Middleton's village fête.

THe group's gazebo team was busy all day with interest from many of the visitors at Sunday's traditional event.

Chairman Jan Malpas said: "Children were enjoying our sweetie jar and lucky dip.

"THere were many new people who signed up to become life members of

Bognor Regis Pier Watch.

"Unfortunately, the rain started at 3pm so we had to close earlier than we wanted to."

THe visit of the group, dedicated to preserving the Grade II listed pier for future generations to enjoy, was part of a busy summer of activities to highlight its work to residents.

Its gazebo has previously been to Drive THrough Time and Bognor Regis Carnival.

POET Stella Bahin will be bringing her way with words to this year's Blake Fest in Bognor Regis.

Stella will be the annual event's first poet in residence and will be leading others to express themselves in writing, including school workshops, on the theme of Dandelion Visions.

She said: "THe title refers to William Blake's A heaven in wild flower. As well as having always written my own poems, I've collated many poems among groups of all kinds and all ages, over the years, working in small and not-so-small writing workshops.

"Sometimes, I ask other artists or audience members to chip in with some words, or lines, at art events and this is what I'll be doing during both the library exhibition at Blake Fest and during the Blake Fest weekend itself.

"I'll be reading out new Blake Fest 2017 community poems, too, during its events. I'm looking forward to meeting you and hearing what you have to say about Dandelion Vision.

Stella, above, will be appearing among a weekend programme of acts put together by the Big Blake Project on September 16 and 17 as well as a Blake festival at Bognor Regis Library.

THe centre of the exhibition will be a pair of Blake's spectacles as well as a virtual tour of Blake's Cottage. THose also appearing at the weekend will include London-based poetic experts Niall McDevitt and Michael Horovitz.

Blake lived in Felpham from 1800-1803 and wrote the words for what is now known as Jerusalem in that time.

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Friday, July 28, 2017

By Sylvia Endacott

Royal guest opened home funded by banker Special occasion as princess arrives in town HOW MANY people can remember Cambridge or Surrey House? Not many of you I suspect so that is why I thought this week we could have a look at the area around Cambridge House.

THese buildings were situated at the seaward end of Clarence Road and on the promenade. Each has its own place in the history, development and redevelopment of the seafront.

THe building originally constructed on the Cambridge House site in Clarence Road was known as the Richmond Boarding House when it was built in 1840.

It continued under this name and usage until it was acquired in 1905 by a trust that was responsible for the Victorian Convalescent Home on the seafront. THe Richmond Boarding House eventually became known as Surrey Children’s Home, which opened in 1905.

Princess Alexandra of Teck (the sister-in-law of the future Queen Mary) officially opened the Surrey Children’s Home on April 6, 1906. It was a real royal occasion - the town was decorated with flags and garlands and three triumphal arches were erected.

One arch was in London Road, another in the High Street and the third on the seafront was built specifically by local fishermen. Even the local sand artist got in on the scene by inscribing a welcome to Princess Alexandra

of Teck on the beach. Unfortunately, what he inscribed is not recorded.

Princess Alexandra and her husband arrived in the area by horse and carriage at 12.55 pm amid great jubilation in the town. Following a tour of the building and signing herself simply 'Alice' in the visitors' book, she and her husband left the town to return to Arundel in a horse-drawn carriage from where they took the train back to London.

THe Surrey Children’s Home became a home for children and 'women with infants'. THis building, which stood in its own grounds, was to accommodate a matron with staff to care for 15 children and eight women and infants.

It would appear that Sir Max Waechter, who was a banker from Richmond in Surrey, provided the money for this home. He was also involved in the provision of money for the building of another two homes on the promenade.

A new Cambridge House was built in 1930 on the same site following the closure and demolition of the previous building. After eight months of construction, Sir Jeremiah Colman, who had provided £12,500 towards the total cost of £13,000 to erect this building, officially opened it on May 18, 1931. Sir Jeremiah was the chairman of J & J Colman Ltd, the mustard company.

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THe architect was GH Whittaker FRIBA, who had added extensions to the previous Surrey Children’s Home. It was built by a company named Trollope and Colls, from Dorking, which used Dorking brick for the construction.

Cambridge House was to become a very popular children’s holiday home. It was leased to London County Council in 1949 and the number of children who regularly arrived here by coach fortnightly to convalesce became a regular sight in the town.

Many of these children would experience their first sight of the sea and would then enjoy their visit while recuperating from illness. For some, it would be a holiday to take them away from the hardships experienced in London.

THere was a report in the press in September, 1963, about a young girl who was leaving her parents at County Hall, Westminster. THe young girl had four pigeons with her, and her father explained: "THey were to be released on her arrival in Bognor."

He continued: "THey will return home in two hours." Hence, he would then know that she had arrived safely. In today’s climate, the girl would no doubt have used her mobile phone!

By 1982, times had changed; safety regulations had reduced the number of children who could be accommodated at Cambridge House.

However, the number of children requiring a visit to the seaside home to convalesce had declined and, therefore, the home was closed.

THe ensuing actions caused much discussion and consternation in the town as it was decided to demolish this well constructed building.

One of the construction team described it as being a 'nice solidly built building with plenty of years in it and it should have a future'. But this was not to be.

Around the corner from Cambridge House on the promenade was the Victorian Convalescent Home, which was also known as the Victorian Convalescent Home for Surrey Women and Surrey House, Bognor Regis. THis construction on the seafront was always reported as being a 'fine building', but it was also to become a

victim of changing times and in 1980 fell the way of many buildings in the town.

Its history began in July, 1900, when the Duke and Duchess of York (later to become King George V and Queen Mary) arrived to officially open the home in memory of Queen Victoria’s Jubilee.

A further home was also built alongside and named the Princess Mary Memorial Home.

THese two eventually amalgamated and were called the Victorian Convalescent home but, possibly due to the length of their name, became known as Surrey House.

Principally, the people who used this home were from the county of Surrey and were able to come to the seaside for 'a rest and a change'.

Rising costs, and the decline in the need for convalescent homes, meant it was eventually to close.

It remained empty for quite a time and fell into a decayed state and according to the press was used by 'tramps and squatters'.

A far cry from the celebrations that would have greeted Sir Max Waechter when he provided the means for this building.

It is difficult for us to comprehend this building was conceived as being 'oldfashioned' as recently as the late 1970s. THe trustees remarked: “THe circumstances of 1980 made the continual use of such a property unpractical. When it was realised that it could no longer be run as a convalescent home, because of rising costs, various other uses were considered but turned down as either not being sound or sensible.”

THe spokesman continued “It was a lovely building but it was a building of an era long past."

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Callingham serves up six in a row in PostSport Bognor Lawn Tennis Club finals day TENNIS fans of all ages gathered at Bognor Lawn Tennis Club for a day of thrilling racquet sports.

After weeks of exciting matches, the best of each category faced each other for the club’s annual finals day.

To start the day off were the anticipated singles matches. In the Men’s Singles, father and son Robert and Oli Callingham faced each other for the first time in finals history. Youth gave Oli an advantage in the first set as he won 6-0.

THe match became more even in the second.

However, Oli still had the edge and won 6-4. As the reigning Men's Singles champion, this is the sixth year Oli has taken the trophy home.

Louise West and Stella Smith were paired against each other in the Ladies Singles. In a closely fought match filled with long rallies, Stella walked away with the title, winning 6-3, 6-2.

In the late afternoon, the doubles matches were almost cancelled due to the weather.

Luckily, the rain subsided and the Men's Doubles and Mixed Doubles went ahead as planned.

Oli Callingham returned with partner Cyril Penn to oppose Keith Savage and Neil O’Boyle.

THere were many tough games that could have gone either way before the final result saw Oli and Cyril triumph with a 6-2, 6-2 win.

Ladies Singles victor Stella Smith also made an appearance alongside partner Dave Rowley in the Mixed Doubles. THe second set proved extremely close, and rivals Rick and Louise West eventually claimed the win at 6-3, 6-4.

THe next evening tennis fans were treated to the Draw for the Partners final. In what was described as a see-saw first set, Jonathan Towse and Linda Lott won the first three games and Steve Pollard and Barbara France took the next six to give them the set. THe latter pair then also won the second set 6-4, giving them an overall win.

Unfortunately, the Ladies Doubles and Veterans Doubles finals were cancelled due to a family emergency. However, the winners by default were Patti Francis-Kerr and Stella Smith, and Neil O’Boyle and Carol Jones.

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DARTS: Rob Collins' 119-out-shot fired Friary Z to victory over Newtown Amity in week 11 of the Bognor Friday Summer Darts League.

Here are the rest of the results: DIVISION ONE: Squash Club 3 BRSA Wanderers 13; QE2 Cobras 6 Hunston Hares 11; Friary 'Z' 12 Newtown Amity 6.

MAN OF THE MATCH - Rob Collins (Friary 'Z') 15 & 17 darts [31.31 av]; Gary Blackwood (BRSA Wanderers) 17 & 17 darts [29.47 av]. OTHER GOOD GAMES - Micky Rowland (Friary 'Z') 17 & 22 darts [25.69 av]; Wayne Wadsworth (Friary 'Z') 17 & 24 darts [19.49 av] - 1st leg 2 left in 36 darts; Lee Gladman (Friary 'Z') 18 & 25 darts [20.52 av] - 2nd leg 5 left in 30 darts; Ricky Clark (Newtown Amity) 19 & 22 darts [21.88 av] - 2nd leg 81 left in 24 darts; Nathan Warren (BRSA Wanderers) 20 & 20 darts [25.05 av]; Richard Ragless (Squash Club) 26 & 32 darts [18.23 av] - 2nd leg 8 left in 24 darts 180s - Gary Blackwood (BRSA Wanderers) x 1. HIGH OUT SHOTS - Rob Collins (Friary 'Z') 119; Nathan Warren (BRSA Wanderers) 74; Lee Franklin (Friary 'Z') 73.

f Oli Callingham, Cyril Penn, Keith Savage & Neil O'Boyle

f Dave Rowley and Stella Smith (left) lost out to Rick West and Louise West in the final of the Bognor Lawn Tennis Club mixed doubles

Dettori eyes up race return at Goodwood

f Frankie Dettori hopes to be back for Goodwood

HORSE racing superstar Frankie Dettori hopes to be back in the saddle in time for Goodwood next week.

THe Italian jockey has been out for more than a month after breaking his shoulder.

But organisers at the course will be delighted to hear that Dettori, a real crowd pleaser, is doing everything he can to be fit for the five-day festival, which begins on Tuesday.

Asked if he was still suffering pain in the joint, Dettori told a pre-Goodwood media event in London: “Yes, of course. It’s been only 30 days since I broke it and the shoulder, you don’t realise how important it is, you need it for everything. My goal is Goodwood.

I improve every day."

It is more than 200 years since the world famous festival first took place on Sussex downland. And while the competitive action remains much the same, the prize pots thanks to £5.2 million of Qatari investment - have bulged.

Goodwood regulars will also notice significant changes to the race programme, particularly the opening day on Tuesday, which now features three Group races, including the 2m Goodwood Cup. THe big fancy will no doubt be Big Orange, who bids to become the first stayer ever to win the historic race three times in succession and pocket the £500,000 prize.

Wednesday’s action will feature a showdown between Churchill and Richard Fahey’s Ribchester in the £1 million Group One Sussex Stakes.

THursday’s programme sees the meeting’s second Group One, the Nassau Stakes over 10f for fillies and mares, re-routed from the Saturday. Many fancy Aiden O’Brien's Winter to win this one.

Friday’s Goodwood card features four fascinating Group races, while Saturday features the Gordon Stakes, a solid trial for the St Leger, and the Stewards’ Cup, the 6f dash that punters cannot resist.

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DIVISION TWO - Aldingbourne Mavericks 8 QE2 Galleon 9; BRSA Ravens 12 Chi Snooker Club 6; Aldwick Legion 7 Friary 'D' 10.

MAN OF THE MATCH - Alex Richardson (Aldingbourne Mavericks) 22 & 24 darts [19.36 av] - 1st leg 32 left in 30 darts; Mark H Todd (BRSA Ravens) 21 & 23 darts [19.46 av] - 1st leg 121 left in 27 darts; James Riggs (Friary 'D') 22 & 24 darts [21.78 av]. OTHER GOOD GAMES - Ashley Clements (QE2 Galleon) 25 & 27 darts [19.27 av]; Karl Wingate (Friary 'D') 24 & 27 darts [19.65 av]; Mark R Todd (BRSA Ravens) 24 & 27 darts [19.65 av]; Andy Chant (Aldwick Legion) 24 & 27 darts [19.65 av]. HIGH OUT SHOTS - Karl Wingate (Friary 'D') 92; Ashley Clements (QE2 Galleon) 84; Andy Chant (Aldwick Legion) 73; John Luff (Chi Snooker Club) 66; Mark R Todd (BRSA Ravens) 64; James Riggs (Friary 'D') 62; Alex Richardson (Aldingbourne Mavericks) 60.

DIVISION THREE - Richmond 'B' 14 ASC 3; Royal Oak 10 Lamb Steyne 5; Wheatsheaf - Richmond Rebels & Newtown 'C' - BRSA Jokers - postponed.

MAN OF THE MATCH - Tom O'Sullivan (Richmond 'B') 25 & 32 darts [17.58 av]; Martin Grainger (Royal Oak) 20 & 37 darts [16.98 av] HIGH OUT SHOTS - John Davis (Richmond 'B') 66.

BOWLS: It was a quiet week for Selsey's Little Spain Bowling Club with only two matches on the team front.

THe first fixture was a visit to Pagham BC on their rinks well prepared by ISS Lifestyle at Swansea Gardens in Bognor.

It was the home side that were victorious, by 82 shots to 63. A special mention must be made for Heather Sahraee, Chris Bond & Archie Coletta who won their rink 14-13 against D Westcott, A Burrell & P Burrell.

THe second match at Fishbourne was postponed due to the weather.

Members have been catching up on their ties in the club competitions.

In the semi-finals of both the ladies and men's singles events it was a case of the Palmers versus the Ballingers.

Val Palmer defeated Sylvia Ballinger and will be looking for winning her fourth ladies singles title come the finals in August. Her husband, Trevor, had a comfortable victory over John Ballinger in a men's singles match and will be hot favourite to lift his fifth men's title next month. His opponent will be either Peter Armsby and Jim Lankshear.

In the club's Internal League for the Gordon Simmons Trophy, teams C & F are setting the pace, having pulled clear of the rest of the field. THe two teams meet again on August 25.

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Pressure off Pagham duo PAGHAM chairman Tony Shea maintains the pressure is off his side's new management duo despite hopes of a promotion push at Nyetimber Lane.

After the departure of Mark Bennett for personal reason at the end of last term, the Lions moved quickly to appoint former assistant Richie Hellen and under-21s boss Tom Simmonds to the top job.

With Pagham finishing last year in fourth and winning the Peter Bentley Cup, hopes are high at Nyetimber Road this time round.

But Shea is keen to play down any promotion talk, adding he has set the new joint-managers no target for the coming year.

He said: "I joked to them both that the only target is avoiding relegation!

"In all seriousness, we exceeded ourselves last year, so anything we do this year will be a bonus. I am, however, quietly confident that we can perform well."

He added: "THe league will be more competitive than last year.

"It really could be anyone from about eight that wins the league as you have teams like

Haywards Heath, Horsham YMCA and Saltdean who will be strong. I don't want to raise expectations too much as obviously we want to do better than last year but I'm not putting any pressure on them."

THe Lions continued their pre-season preparations with a 3-0 over Fareham on Saturday before both sides' under-21s played each other.

Next up is a double header against Sidlesham and Crowborough at Nyetimber Lane on Saturday (from 2pm).

THen on August 5 it is on to competitive action with a short trip to Arundel in the FA Cup Pagham's new management team's first league match will follow on August 12 when Horsham YMCA visit Nyetimber Lane THe Lions will have to wait until October, though, to play their first match in the FA Vase.

Shea said: "Cup runs are really important to teams like ourselves. Arundel for our first game will be a tough one as they did well towards the end of last year with Richie Towers involved but we will all be raring to go.

"I'll be looking for a win from the match as the FA Cup is very important to the club."

f David Crouch scores for Pagham's under-21s

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MIDDLETON lost out on the chance to secure their Sussex Premier futures for another season after the rain intervened against Ansty.

Sean Heather's side were going well at 92 for two (Gerhardt Abrahams 31*) against the bottom side when the heavens opened.

THe game's subsequent abandonment left Middleton taking only ten pints from the match against a side who are without a win all season.

It leaves Heather's side in sixth in the ten team division, comfortable clear of the two relegation spots, but not in contention to launch a late-season charge at the title.

Middleton will go into the final third of the season knowing that one more victory should be enough to ensure they remain in the county's top tier for next season.

THat could come tomorrow when fourthplaced Horsham visit the Sports Ground (12pm).

Heather's team, perhaps, have added incentive after the reverse fixture in May saw Horsham chase down a score of 288 in the final over of the match - thanks to an unbeaten 142 from Sussex star Will Beer.

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PAGHAM and Chichester Priory Park remain locked in a four-way battle to clinch promotion from Sussex Cricket Division THree.

With a third of the season to go, the local rivals are battling with Haywards Heath and Crawley Eagles to seal one of the two top positions.

Chi are in pole position at present, sitting five points clear of Heath at the top of the league. THe Eagles are one point further back with Pagham in fourth, just nine points behind Priory.

Both teams lost the chance to seize the

initiative last weekend as the weather took hold. But, with just six games to play, both know that they can afford few slip-ups as the season draws to a climax.

THis weekend will bring a real test for Pagham and skipper Stuart Hanks who travel to the third-place Eagles looking for a win that could take them into the top two spots.

(12.30pm) Chichester, meanwhile, return to Goodwood, hosting Eastbourne seconds.

Elsewhere, in division two, Bognor will be hoping last weekend's abandoned round of games will not halt their run of form as

f Pagham skipper Stuart Hanks is dismissed

they return to action at home to Mayfield tomorrow.

Max Ashmore's side would have been grateful for the rain after falling to 62 for five away at Portslade on Saturday.

A win against Mayfield at the Regis Oval would make it five unbeaten for third-bottom Bognor and help them pull away from the drop zone.

In division five west, the rain put paid to any chance of local rivals Middleton seconds and Pagham seconds from meeting at the Sports Ground. Tomorrow, third-placed Middleton, who are unbeaten in five, travel to Billingshurst seconds while Pagham welcome Worthing seconds to Nyetimber Lane looking for their first win in more than a month.

Fellow division five west side Chichester Priory Park travel to league leaders Broadwater hoping for a victory as they look to lift themselves out of the drop zone.

In division six west, form side Bognor seconds travel to Portslade seconds seeking their fifth win in six.

Bognor currently sit in fourth place but still have an outside chance of lifting the title if they can maintain their excellent recent run of results.

A victory over the side directly above them would help as they look to reel in Steyning, who are 42 points clear at the top.

All matches start at 12.30pm.

Selsey look to youth for new campaign SELSEY will continue to look to youth this season as the Blues target a top half finish in the SCFL Division One. Steve Bailey's side have become known over the years for bringing on a number of talented youngsters through the ranks.

THe latest to join the list is defender Tom Broadbent, who joined League One side Bristol Rovers last week.

Bailey has signalled his intent to continue his reliance on youth for the coming term, re-signing a number of players, including Morgan Forry and England Colleges player Joe Clarke, while Rob Madden has been added to the ranks.

THe target will be to improve on last season's seventh-placed finish.

Selsey start the season on August 5 hosting Midhurst & Easebourne in the Peter Bentley Cup (3pm). * SCFL division two side Sidlesham raised some much-needed investment as well as a few eyebrows with their sponsors' draw and family fun day on Sunday.

THe special guest of honour at the event was Wayne Shaw, the pie-eating goalkeeper who was sacked by Sutton United after being caught eating on camera.

Shaw was on great form throughout the afternoon, which also featured a match between Sids and Portsmouth veterans.

THe Sids' first match of the new season is away at Worthing Town on August 19 (3pm).

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ROCKS' manager Jack Pearce has admitted he is delighted after goalkeeper Dan Lincoln committed his foreseeable future to Bognor.

THe former Reading trainee was one of the stand out-performers as the Nyewood Road club sealed promotion to National League South last season.

Some Rocks' fans feared that Lincoln would be moved by options elsewhere, particularly after pre-season had started and he still had not agreed a deal.

But, like most of last season's tight-knit squad, the keeper has committed to at least one more season at Nyewood Lane.

Pearce said: "We have agreed a financial package with Dan and he will be with us for the next season. I'm delighted as he was one of the best goalkeepers, if not the best goalkeeper, in the Ryman Premier last year.

"I'm sure he will be one of the best goalkeepers in the National League South this year so to have him signed up is good for supporters and players. I hope he continues to play as well as he has for the coming season."

After missing the first pre-season match away at Worthing, Lincoln reminded Rocks' fans of his skills between the posts with a string of fine saves in the 2-0 defeat to Portsmouth.

He continued that form on Wednesday during the 2-1 loss against League Two Crawley Town, with both the visitors' goals

coming late on after Lincoln had been substituted.

Before those two late strikes, the Rocks looked in control with Ollie Pearce giving Bognor the lead mid-way through the first half after rounding the goalkeeper.

THe match against a side two divisions above them also saw right back Calvin Davies return while new additions Pat Suraci, Joe Lea and Tommy Scutt had the chance to impress in front of a home crowd for the first time since signing.

Pearce praised the way the young trio had adapted to life at Nyewood Lane - and hinted there could be more additions before the season opener against Bath City on August 5.

He said: "THey suit the profile of what we're looking for and hopefully they will turn out to be as successful as we think they will."

Pearce added: "Crawley was a good test for us. It was good to see how we performed against a side that kept the ball well and forced us to defend. I think the squad is looking good and we're all happy with things at the moment and we're happy to see how things develop moving forward.

"We're not finished yet for the summer, though, and we're still hopeful that we can add a couple more players in the next few days or so. THese are from other clubs, we are having them watched so, hopefully, we can have news on that soon."

Positive pre-season for Rocks IT'S THE one time of the year when we're all told that results don't matter. But, if they did, Rocks fan can feel quite content with how their team have performed.

THe warm-up to life back in the National League South has seen Bognor produce convincing wins over lower league opponents in Worthing (4-0), Chichester City (5-2) and Horndean (6-0).

THe two matches against teams ranked above them in the football pyramid may have led to defeats.

But the Nye Camp faithful would feel as though they have seen enough in the 2-0 loss to Portsmouth and 2-1 defeat to Crawley Town to give them hope - the Rocks look fit, full of passion and displaying skill levels which could see them thrive at the next level.

And this all in spite of issues in finding and keeping a manager.

Tonight, the Rocks end their pre-season with a trip to Gosport Borough (7.45pm). It's worth noting that 12 months ago, Bognor travelled to Privett Park and produced one of their poorest performances of recent years.

Nine months later, and Rocks fans were celebrating promotion. Who knows what this season may deliver?

f Bognor's Alex Parsons goes close against Crawley

Hello to all Rocks' fans, new and old, ahead of another year at the Nye Camp.

It's been two months since I wrote the column so there's lots to update you on.

Like most of the players, I had a few weeks off and then at the end of May I started to get back into it.

I did a little bit by myself just to keep ticking over, in addition to a little bit of strength and endurance. I also played some five a side just to keep my touch in check.

Everyone knows their own bodies so they all know what they need to do to keep ticking over ahead of pre-season starting. It's been nice to have a bit of a break, obviously, with the timings of last season and going up via the playoffs which meant we were playing into May. So, I think everyone needed a break physically and mentally.

THe squad came back together at the start of July.

Once again, we are down at East Dean three times a week, except when there are games which take precedence.

THe fact we do that three times a week is slightly different to what most teams do. But it is already showing with the way we have started this year.

I can honestly say that we're a lot fitter at this stage than we have ever been.

We're working hard and doing a lot of high intensity work and sprint work with minimal rest.

To be honest, it is [captain] Sami [El-Abd] who is pushing us.

What he has done in terms of training has been brilliant.

He has been coming up with session plans, giving them to [fitness coach] Neil [Cockroft] and then we're off. THe way it has been organised is brilliant.

Obviously when you see that, it is gutting that Sami was not able to take on the manager's role.

We had talked about the job at end of season when myself,

Gary [Charman], Sami and Dan Beck sat down and we all thought 'why not'.

Jack Pearce has got a history of going with new young managers who are relatively untested.

THe longer the search went on, the longer we thought it could happen.

And then when the announcement was made I was not surprised.

My initial thoughts were that it was an unbelievable signing for us as he has a great relationship with all the players and he knows the club inside and out.

But then obviously there was the pushback from Brighton and Hove Albion, who are his employers on a daily basis.

When I heard about it I was gutted more for him, as he had finally been getting his head around to it.

I do understand where Brighton are coming from but don't quite get the conflict of interest argument.

THey would have had a Conference South manager coaching for them - surely anyone would have liked to have had that experience around them.

But that's their prerogative and Sam has to look after himself in terms of his employment status.

In terms of transition to the new set-up with Jack [Pearce] taking on the title of manager again it has been quite seamless.

Jack has been there for more training and discussions which we all appreciate as we do respect him greatly Our style of play and what we do on and off the pitch - he is involved in that; and then Dabba and Gary will look after the training. THe only difference is that Jack will be doing the team talk He may be old school in terms of what he is about but how he talks to people is up with the modern game so I think we can use that to our advantage.

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