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Eyesore fear of town graffiti GRAFFITI could soon be blighting Bognor Regis again, its residents have been warned.

A partnership deal which enabled the anti-social paintwork to be quickly removed has been scrapped.

West Sussex County Council pulled out of the deal with Bognor Regis Town Council to mean it will only pay to tackle the scourge of the spray painters on highways property in the town and its

surrounding parishes.

Town council policy and resources committee chairman Cllr Adam Cunard said at Monday's meeting the county council’s action was outrageous.

“We are halfway through the municipal year and the county council have just told us they will not be paying us for the agreement.

“The graffiti is going to build up quite quickly. We want to be able to remove it

but we will not be paid for it.

“If we start to remove it, without being paid, the county council will not pay us again and we can’t afford for that to happen,” he said.

Sarah Norman, the council’s assistant clerk, said the ripping up of the agreement had already stopped an incidence of graffiti on a container at Bersted Brooks local nature reserve from being removed.

“Town Force would have gone out to remove that and we would recoup the cost from the county council. We are now unable to do that because it’s the town council’s time and money being used and we will not be able to recoup it from the county council,” she said.

Cllr Cunard’s anger at the meeting was backed by other members of the committee.

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Knit up a magical Christmas this year with Post Wonderland Put your needles together and get creative.

You do the knitting and we will do the wrapping.

As part of our Post Wonderland campaign to bring a bit of extra magic into care homes around Bognor Regis and Chichester we are hoping that keen knitters will donate handmade scarves, hats, gloves, bed socks, twiddle mitts and anything else they can think of.

These woollen wonders will be given to residents of various care homes to bring something special to the holiday season. Whether you’re an avid knitter or a complete beginner it doesn’t matter. Every creation will be welcomed and enjoyed by the lucky beneficiary.

Please deliver your donations to our offices at: 63 London Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1DF or Unique Workwear, Printing & Embroidery at

48 London Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1PX between 9am - 5pm, weekdays. The Post Wonderland appeal is also looking for talented youngsters to sing traditional carols around the homes as a selfless act that embodies the Christmas spirit.

And it doesn’t stop there. Suggestions are welcomed for anything else we could do as a communty around the care homes this winter. Perhaps you would like to supply some activities for residents to get involved with? Or maybe you know children who would like to go in to share their favourite stories?

To get involved with any aspect of the Post Wonderland campaign please call 01243 908506 or email stacey.kelly@sussexpost.co.uk

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We always welcome readers’ letters for inclusion in the Post. For space reasons, we ask that readers keep their letters to under 300 words and that they include their name and address for publication. We reserve the right to edit letters for space and legal reasons.

Anton helps to set the standard GRAVEYARDS around the country will be safer thanks to the pioneering efforts of a Bognor Regis man.

Anton Matthews is a member of the committee which has created a new British Standard for monuments within burial grounds and memorial sites.

The specification is out for consultation until next February.

After any changes because of public comments, it is set to take effect in May, 2018.

Mr Matthews said: "It's good to get it right for the sake of the bereaved.

What I am trying to do is to improve the installation of modern lawn memorials.

"I am pleased with the latest standard.

It has taken a lot of hours and a lot of arguments but I think we are finally getting there."

Mr Matthews, who runs a memorial stone centre in North Bersted, has spent well over ten years fighting to get recognition of his view that the usual method of fixing headstones with a pin in the ground each side of the grave can be unsafe. He was prompted to devise a safer method after tragic accidents in churchyards caused by unsafe headstones.

He has devised an alternative technique - Stone-Safe - a bolted mechanical system with two 20mm stainless steel studs and two core plugs with stainless steel bars.

This method is one of four included in the latest British Standard which, he said, contained five major

improvements on the previous version from 2012.

This included the need for tests every five years, requirement for a safety certificate for the memorial signed by an accredited civil engineer and the use of foundations which are metal reinforced.

Tests for headstones have to be carried out in 1m X 1m trenches rather than patches of soil to make the conditions consistent wherever the tests take place.

Mr Matthews even paid for tests to take place at his Rowan Way premises to prove the outdated standards were inadequate.

He claimed these showed the ground anchor memorial fixing system of the sort approved by the National Association of Memorial Masons did not work in poor soil conditions.

He dug a pit, filled it with sand, fixed a memorial in it using a ground anchor and pulled it until it fell over at half the 140kg weight it was supposed to tolerate. His stance has put him at loggerheads with the national association but it won him memorial safety awards in 2005 and 2006.

It also earned him a place as a guest on the committee of experts which has been looking at safety measures, structural design and architectural design within the new British Standard for the past 11 months.

British Standards are revised every five years to keep them up to date.

Guides and Brownies' night in museum is inspired by monks CLAY pots and tiles created by members of a Yapton group have gone on display in a museum.

The 15 Guides and Brownies from the 1st Yapton troop were inspired by medieval monks when they made their items during a night in Arundel Museum. The result of their latenight activity can be seen in a special museum case in the foyer of the building for the next few weeks.

One of the Guides who took part, Amariah Chisnall, said: "I really enjoyed it when my floor tile got chosen to go on display and it made me feel proud of my hard work."

The Guides and Brownies carried out a spotlight tour of the museum gallery during their stay.

They saw the 500-year-old pottery and tiles from the nearby former Tortington Priory.

They also followed medieval recipes and tried ginger bread, lemon barley water and almond milk.

Lavender bags were also made to follow the monks' example to help them to sleep.

Museum education officer Suzanne Evans said: "The Guides and Brownies worked hard on every challenge and have created a brilliant display."

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Beach scene winner for Felpham resident

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f Benjamin Graham's winning photograph AN EYE-CATCHING scene has seen a Felpham man named as British landscape photographer of the year.

Benjamin Graham's striking shot of West Wittering saw him take the top spot in this year's version of the annual competition.

The accolade has earned him £10,000 as well as a place in the stunning awards book. All the winning images will be on display in a free exhibition on the balcony at Waterloo Station in London from November 20 until February 4.

Benjamin said: "I was gobsmacked when I was told I had won. I thought I had won a category award not the overall prize and I was speechless when I found out that was what I had won.

"I haven't quite come to terms with it yet. Several of my images have been short-listed and category finalists but

I've never won an overall prize."

He expects to spend his prize on more photographic equipment.

Benjamin captured his awe-inspiring shot at 6.42pm on October 10 last year.

The Monday evening guaranteed a mostly deserted location without the usual weekend ramblers and dogs.

"Heading northwards in the twilight, along the estuary's edge at low tide, the subtlety of the sand forms caught my eye," he said.

"The sun had set behind thin cloud and was ten minutes below the horizon when I shot this image - the soft, pale light with its pastel hues casting the contours into subtle relief. As well as its minimal simplicity, I particularly like the indeterminate scale of the image.

"The double S-curve could be 2m long or 2,000. It was actually about 20."

Benjamin, 59, of The Old Stables, said he had been fascinated by every aspect of the creative process of photography since his dad bought him his first camera - the Agfamatic ISO-Rapid C. Entirely self-taught, he has been a professional photographer since 2014.

He is a photography tutor at West Dean College near Chichester and also sells his photographs through a national agency.

He said the hour before sunrise and after sunset was the best time to capture atmospheric photographs when the light in the sky was changing.

He also has a list of favourite locations for such artistic shots.

"I am always ready to trust my instincts. to stop en-route to a location if I do see an unexpected opportunity because that moment will never be offered up again," he said.

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CABINET members at Arun District Council have shown their support for Option 5A for the Arundel bypass.

At the meeting held on Monday, the cabinet favoured Option 5A as set out in the public consultation document produced by Highways England.

The option has already received mixed reactions across the area, with protests held at Binsted recently.

Speaking at the meeting, Cllr Dr James Walsh said "A fact that hasn't been mentioned is that the proposed route 5A which has all the benefits going for it and fewer of the disadvantages that the other two options have, is that more of route 5A is outside the South Downs National Park than the current A27.

"The protesters have moaned a great deal about how it goes through the national park. Mos of the A27, currently, is in the national park.

"The protesters have come up with no alternative."

Cllr Dudley Wensley said: “I absolutely, totally support the recommendations we have got in front of us.

"The A27 as a bypass, is not a joke, it’s a sick joke and when you consider that the A27 is actually the major trunk road from the port of Dover to the port of Southampton and beyond, it’s ludicrous. And the bit at Crossbush, I think anyone visiting this country would find it laughable."

Residents Mike Tristam and Derek Waller both attended and raised points about the mitigation of certain information in the Highways England reports.

Mr Tristam said: "Highways

England’s consultation information has been wholly inadequate as regards of ecological and other impacts of 5A. "It is the worst for impact on rural communities. It devastates Binsted's land-based community."

Leader Cllr Gillian Brown said: "The council recognises that all options will have some measure of benefit and some measure of harm and that the recommendations that the cabinet are being asked to consider are based on what is most beneficial for the local community and the wider area as a whole, having regards to all the potential impacts.

"In arriving at this recommendation, the officers have given consideration to the issues you raise regarding the impact upon the South Downs National Park.

"I don't think it's considered necessary at this stage prior to any debate which might take place when the agenda item is heard to make any amendments at the moment to those recommendations."

Highways England has also been told that West Sussex County Council’s preference for the A27 Arundel bypass is also Option 5A – with the provision that a package of environmental mitigation measures is introduced.

Cllr Bob Lanzer, the council’s cabinet member for highways and infrastructure, said: “Overall, the environmental impacts of Option 5A, if appropriately mitigated, are likely to be significantly outweighed by the substantial economic benefits of this option over the longer term." *See page 15

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` Aldwick poll date VOTERS in Aldwick will go to the polls next month to elect a new district councillor.

Electors in the Aldwick West ward of Arun District Council have the choice of four candidates in the byelection on November 2.

It is taking place following the recent death of long-serving Conservative councillor Jacqueline Maconachie.

Those seeking to replace her are Carol Birch (Green), Ian Manion (Labour), Guy Purser (Conservative) and Martin Smith (Liberal Democrats).

The result of the by-election will be declared the day after voting.

The next district-wide elections will be held in May, 2019.

` Traffic-calming WEST SUSSEX County Council has clarified the cost of an Aldwick road scheme featured in the Bognor Regis Post last week.

The total figure of £80,000 for the work in Fish Lane includes £20,000 for the requested traffic-calming gateway features and coloured road surfacing.

This formed part of the overall project. Carriageway resurfacing was carried out at the same time by the county council for £60,000.

A county council spokesman said: "The resurfacing work was timed to coincide with the other improvements to try to minimise disruption for residents and do everything possible to ensure the longevity of the road surface in that area."

Friday, October 20, 2017

Help service phone victory HELP centres in Bognor Regis and Chichester have scored a victory in a campaign against a phone charge.

The area's Citizens' Advice centres were among those who persuaded the government to hang up on the cost of calling the helpline for the universal credit welfare payment.

Ken Porter, a member of the service's campaigns and research team, told the service's annual meeting on Tuesday the charge could be as much as 57p a minute - and he spent up to ten minutes a time the day before waiting to speak to an advisor or hanging up unanswered.

But the government suddenly announced on Wednesday the charge would be scrapped next month.

Mr Porter said: "We are very pleased phone calls to the universal credit helpline are to be made free. It's just a shame it will take until next month for the charge to be removed.

"It's great our campaign to scrap the charge has paid off. This will be a significant benefit to the many vulnerable people who have to claim universal credit.

"But we are still concerned about a number of other aspects of universal credit."

He told the meeting: “That charge has to be dropped. The government assumes that everyone has minutes included with their mobile phone charges but I'm not convinced. I'm sure a lot of people are on pay as you go."

Announcing the change, government work and pensions secretary David Gauke said: "Our work coaches support

everyone who needs help with their online account.

"But we want to make the process as burden free as possible, including for people who use our telephone service.

That's why we are making all our customer phone lines free to us."

Universal credit is scheduled to go live in the Arun and Chichester area next April. The payment replaces six separate benefits but potential claimants have to wait seven days before they can apply.

The initial payments are not made for a further six weeks.

“There will be 26,000-28,000 people in Arun and Chichester on universal credit,” Mr Porter said at the meeting.

“In Hastings, where full universal credit came in last December, our colleagues have reported a 300 per cent increase in the need for food vouchers since then.

That is absolutely awful and it is because of the delay in payment.”

Mr Porter highlighted the service’s initial publicity about the payment which he said he had raised awareness.

The Arun and Chichester service, which also has a centre in Littlehampton, saw 13,672 clients in the year to the end of last March on issues such as jobs, housing and benefits. About one in three had ongoing health issues. Nearly 10,000 were white English, with 1,064 eastern Europeans.

Some six out of ten were 45 or older.

Chief executive Carol Groves said: “Our work is about empowering people and helping them so they can take control of a situation themselves.”

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Switching councils will provide 'no benefits' according to Arun UNHAPPY Pagham residents have been told moving into the Chichester area would make no difference to coast protection and housing policies.

Arun District Council said the views of Pagham Beach Residents' Association, which wants to see the area restored to its pre-1974 status inside the Chichester district boundary, were without any foundation.

An Arun spokeswoman said: “Arun District Council is aware of the views of Pagham Beach Residents' Association.

“No matter which authority Pagham belonged to, the same issues would still need to be addressed.

"As far as breaching the Pagham Spit is concerned, Arun District Council

worked jointly with Chichester District Council on the application for breaching it so we believe that it is highly unlikely the approach to coastal management would differ significantly.

“With regard to housing numbers, Chichester District Council also have to make provision for future housing requirements and Arun have been making provision to support them under the duty to co-operate, again working together to provide solutions.”

As reported, the residents believe Pagham's location on the western edge of the Arun district - well away from the council's offices at Littlehampton, places the area at a disadvantage for the two major matters.

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Friday, October 20, 2017

New park is cause of row

A WAR of words has broken out about claims Bognor Regis is being shortchanged by plans for a new park.

The town's civic society says the linear park scheme for Hothamton put forward

by Arun District Council was not fit for purpose and added little to the town.

But the council has stated the society's measurements are wrong and the area available in which children will be able to play is larger than the current play area. Hugh Coster, vice-chairman of the society, was among those who went along to the exhibition on the proposals last Friday.

"Their garden areas were made to look as though they amounted to the full width of the present gardens," he said, "and we find that, in reality, they will be less than half the width we have at present. Right ster Districtnow there is space for children to run or breachingfreely for the whole length of the gardens hly unlikelyover a width of about 47m. management "Yet, if Arun have their way, this will be reduced to about 20m. Arun are sneakily g numbers,short-changing Bognor Regis with half a l also havepark in place of what we already have." ure housing Mr Coster claimed the new arrangement have beenwould also mix cars with children playing, them underunlike the current well separated layout. ain working "Either side and down the full length of .” their proposed small strip of green they nts believewill have some 17m width of roadway and estern edgeparked cars, which is totally barmy. way from the "It might be a little different if they were pton, placesadding something that the town doesn't for the twoalready have, but they are not."

He also criticised the idea of blocks

of flats which was likely to worsen the existing wind tunnel effect along Queensway and called for a radical rethink.

"More large blocks of flats are not what the town needs," he said.

But an Arun spokesman said: "It is always important to understand how to take existing infrastructure within our towns, such as surface car parks and established parks, and consider how they could be better used to make places more attractive, enjoyable and distinctive.

"The new park will include the site of the existing sunken gardens, which are underused and currently prone to antisocial behaviour. The new park will be an inviting, safe and versatile space that the whole community will enjoy using."

The current 39m park width compared to the 27m of the linear park but park's overall length would increase from 100m to 167m to provide more space for children to run freely, he said.

"The park area is currently shown as increasing from 4,130sq m to 4,4435sq m...so an increase in area of 305sq m.

"There is no potential conflict for vehicles and children within the park as the linear rain gardens and footpath separate the cars and also act as hardworking sustainable urban drainage features."

The raised crossing points to both spine roads would provide defined crossing points and with accompanying rumble strips/tactile paving to slow drivers. * See page 16

f Students turn waste food into a mouthwatering meal

Waste is on menu FOOD technology students in Bognor Regis turned waste food into a meal.

Twenty GCSE pupils at The Regis School spent 90 minutes producing the two healthy courses from surplus supplies that were heading for landfill because of their size, shape or colour.

The food was prepared under the guidance of chef Dave Taylor and served to more than 25 guests.

Year 11 student Nicole Bergmann said: "It was a really good experience as we got to see and learn about the amount of food that is thrown away and wasted every day.

"We feel more knowledgeable about the types of food we can make from things we may have been prepared to throw away."

Working with a chef and to a deadline also made the event seem like working in a commercial kitchen, she said.

The project was run with the charity, UK Harvest, as part of the school's focus that week on meeting the sustainable development goal to live in a world

Call to re-open toilets GROUPS of Felpham residents want their public toilets re-opened for winter.

Felpham Village Conservation Society says the loos on the seafront should be available all year.

The toilets were closed from the start of this month until May 1, except for the Easter weekend, as one of four sets changed to part-time opening by Arun District Council.

Glenn Powell, the society's vice-chairman, said: "We believe that public toilets on the seafront are an absolute necessity for both residents and visitors throughout both summer and winter."

One of the many visitors to the seafront last Saturday while the Post was speaking to Mr Powell was Hampshire grandmother Pat Pickford. She was passing with her two grandsons, both aged two, when she found herself confronted by the shut loos.

"I am annoyed that the toilets are closed," she said.

"I'm a regular visitor here and it's nice to have the toilets. I'm going to have to go to the Regis Centre, which is a long way with two young children."

Plans to modernise the toilets were revealed by

Arun last week. Six unisex WCs will replace the six female WCs, and three male WCs with a trough urinal. There is also a wheelchair-accessible toilet.

Mr Powell welcomed the improvements but said they would not change the society's call for yearround opening.

Felpham Beach Huts Owners' Association committee member Geoff Farrell said: "People come to this seafront regularly. The council needs to provide some amenities for them. One is a beach, another is the prom and the third is toilets."

An Arun spokesman said: "Despite the trial seasonal closure period, the Culver Road toilets are recognised and agreed as a council priority, especially given the amount of summer use they get."

This had led the council to plan improvements as part of its priority programme to improve public toilets. They would continue to be free to use after the improvements as part of the council's strategy.

"The council continues to review all correspondence received around the seasonal closures for future consideration by council members."

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without hunger by 2030.

Katie Robinson, the school's leader for personal and social health education, said: "I was astonished at the amount of food that we throw away every day from our supermarkets, food producers and our own homes."

It was important young people were educated how fighting food waste could have a big impact, she added.

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From page one They agreed to write letters of protest to the county council and letters to other councils telling them what had happened.

Committee member Cllr Jan Cosgrove said: “This is really bad news. I am appalled by it.

“We should invite the cabinet member of the county council responsible for this decision to our next full council meeting. We should be pressing for that first and foremost.

“We should also bear in mind looking for some compensation for the work we have done for them to date.”

A county council spokesman said: “We will still pay the town council to remove graffiti from our highways property and assets.

“This will be on a when-needed basis rather than providing a lump sum contribution up front in the way we had been doing.

“With pressure on the county council’s budgets, we have to ensure value for money and this means challenging all existing arrangements to make sure contributions fairly reflect the service we need.”

The county council’s share of the partnership was £6,000 a year – and the town council has spent more than £1,000 this financial year in wiping out unsightly graffiti or painting over it.

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Traffic blamed for store move TRAFFIC chaos at the site of the current Lidl store in North Bersted has been blamed by a councillor for leading to the company's proposed move.

Cllr David Lainchbury said the company's intended switch to the other side of Shripney Road had to be prompted by the ongoing congestion at the Rowan Way entrance to the Bognor Regis Retail Park.

"It's obvious Lidl want to move because the existing road situation has to be reducing customer footfall.

"If West Sussex County Council had got a grip on this when it was first identified, then the situation could have been sorted out by now. They would not be talking about possibly getting something done in two or three years' time.

"Lidl would not need to move and we would not be having this discussion."

Councillors have frequently raised concerns about the conditions at the retail park's entrance since that section of Rowan Way began to be used to connect the northern relief road's two sections.

The councillors agreed to raise no objection to the proposal by developer Hanbury to lift a restriction on the type of goods which can be sold at its Oldlands Farm site to enable Lidl to open.

Cllr Gill Yeates, the parish council's vice-chairman of planning, amenities and environment, said at last week's meeting the potential arrival of Lidl would take Oldlands Farm further away from its intention use as a high skilled and high waged employment site.

"This application is about if we are to

accept that Oldlands Farm can be a retail site as opposed to a manufacturing site.

"There will some manufacturing there as well but the developer wants the restriction to be lifted so they can put groceries in there as well.

"Having retail on the site is allowed but not for supermarkets."

She said she believed Oldlands Farm could have a pub and a garden centre open there as well.

Cllr Trevor Marshall said: "It would be good to have high value jobs but we can't object to having extra jobs."

Cllr Brian Knight, the council's chairman, said: "If Lidl can't expand, they could well put out of the town altogether."

Cllr Paul Ralph said: "I can understand why they want to pull out of the retail park because they want to expand their business."

Cllr Jim Heaton said: "When I go into Lidl, it's always busy and I can't move in the place."

As reported, the proposals will increase the size of Lidl's store by almost 50 per cent to a sales area of 1.059.2 sqm.

Jemma Shorrock, an associate town planner at Hanbury's planning agent, Rapleys, says in a statement the 'operational restrictions' relating to the size of the current Lidl store and its inability to expand prompted the company to seek new premises.

"The replacement store alone would provide up to 40 full-time equivalent jobs and training opportunities for staff," she says, and the store will result 'in a significant economic benefit to the area'.

Witness appeal after vicious attack on man in town centre A SUSPECT is being sought after a man walking home in Bognor Regis had his leg broken in a vicious assault.

The 29-year-old man was walking along Longford Road close to the junction of Annandale Avenue and Gordon Avenue around 1.45am on Sunday.

He became involved in an altercation with a man and a woman walking in the opposite direction and was punched and kicked to the ground.

The couple then walked away.

Soon afterwards, a member of the public managed to flag down a police patrol car and the victim was taken to

St Richard's Hospital for treatment.

Detective Constable Paul Gilmour said: "This was a vicious and sustained attack with long-lasting consequences for the victim.

"The man involved is described as white with a ponytail and wearing jeans and blue T-shirt.

"We want to hear from anyone who saw anything of this incident, or anyone who may have seen a man laying in the road at the Annandale Avenue junction near the 'squareabout'.

"You can contact us online sussex. police.uk/contact-us or call, quoting 154 of 17/10.

DOZENS of families are settling into their new homes in Yapton.

The housing development has seen 69 properties built for shared ownership and affordable rent.

Of those, 45 have been occupied by families who have been waiting on Arun District Council's housing register waiting for a home.

The other 24 properties have been bought with shared ownership deals and 20 of the families in them have a local connection to the Arun district and four families to the wider West Sussex area.

Arun has worked in partnership with Stonewater Housing Association, Persimmon Homes and the Homes and Community Agency to deliver the homes in the new development of Emerald Gardens in the village, Cllr Trevor Bence, Arun's cabinet member for housing, said: "This is a fantastic achievement and clearly

highlights the hard work and efforts of all involved in creating a variety of much-needed homes for so many local families in the district."

Cllr Bence (C, Aldwick East) was joined by Stonewater's head of development (east), Chris Montague, at the handover event for the homes on Tuesday in delivering speeches and sharing information about the initiative.

This was followed by a ribbon cutting and photographs and the opportunity for guests to look around two of the new properies.

Also among those present at the event, pictured left, were David Skipper, of Lawson Queay chartered surveyors, and Persimmon Homes' Karl Endersby The housing forms part of a total development of 173 homes.

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` Collision appeal WITNESSES are being sought after a three-car collision on a main road in Bognor Regis.

Anyone who saw what happened or noticed the vehicles before the crash is asked to contact Sussex Police. The collision occurred around 8.15pm on October 10 on the A29 Shripney Road, close to Burger King.

Two cars, both BMW 330s, one grey and driven by a 29-year-old man from Tangmere, and one silver, driven by a Bognor Regis man, aged 37, were northbound on the dualcarriageway when they and a black Citroen C3, driven by a 19-year-old woman from Bognor Regis, were in collision.

No-one was injured but there was damage to the roadside furniture. One of the BMWs crossed the central reservation into the southbound carriageway.

PC Paul Waltho, of Sussex Police's roads policing unit at Arundel, said: "Information about the collision or the manner in which the vehicles were being driven shortly before it occurred would be extremely helpful to our investigation."

Report details online at sussex. police.uk/contact-us or phone 101, quoting 1259 of 10/10.

` Business burgled A BURGLAR stole the till from a business in The Square in Barnham overnight on October 10 after the glass in the front door was smashed.

On the same night, two vehicles in nearby Stempswood Way were raided and foreign currency stolen.

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Oil plans prompt call for meeting A PUBLIC meeting has been called to discuss the latest development at the Lidsey oil site.

Green Party by-election candidate Carol Birch said the event was needed to enable the facts about the intensification of the site to be discussed.

As reported, Angus Energy has completed the second well at the location off the A29 north of Bognor Regis.

Ms Birch canvassed shoppers in the town last Saturday about the oil wells, which she called one of the best-kept secrets in the town.

It is stated by the Green Party the previous low level drilling at the Sack Lane site is being replaced by acidisation to use chemicals to create pathways through rock to release oil.

"It is alarming that local people do not know that acidisation is about to begin under our local countryside," said

Ms Birch. "We are calling for a public meeting so that people have a chance to understand what chemicals are going to be pumped into the ground - and what the risks may be for us and the environment."

Angus Energy's second well at the site goes down to 1,700m. The company is said to be planning a third well.

The firm's proposal has been backed by West Sussex County Council and the Oil and Gas Authority.

Further permission is being sought from the Environment Agency to vary the environmental permit for the work.

Most of the 16 responses to the application published on the agency's website are opposed to the proposal.

Ms Birch added: "We understand there are plans to extract oil by this process across West Sussex. We feel it is time for information and transparency about what exactly is going on."

THREE months into her role and Bognor Regis town crier Jane Smith has collected her first national award.

Jane overcame her nerves to win the prize for the best dressed entrant in the national town criers' championship.

Jane was up against experienced rivals from around England in her competition debut but her purple cloak caught the eyes of judges at the Hastings event the most. Jane was taken on by Bognor Regis Town Council in the summer to add her presence to community events and recreate a civic tradition.

She said the competition had been a memorable experience, 'a fabulous day spent in the company of awesome fellow town criers'.

"Thank you so much for your fellowship, support, advice and, most of

all, the laughs. Winning best dressed was the icing on the cake."

The competition, billed as the country's oldest, took place in Hastings Week with parades, bonfire and fireworks in front of thousands of spectators staged to remember the famous battle in 1066.

The winning town crier was Terry Ford, of Otley in West Yorkshire. Second place went to Swanage's Andrew Fleming and Jon Borthwick, of Lewes and Peacehaven, was third.

Town council civic and office manager Jo Davis said: "After only three months in the role, entering a national competition took some courage and Jane admitted having butterflies.

"But she won best dressed town crier and walked away with a rather impressive piece of silverware."

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Family links run deep as the town's oldest school site reaches 90 years FAMILY TIES stretch back generations at a Bognor Regis school celebrating 90 years at its site.

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School occupies the oldest continuously used school premises in the town.

The latest anniversary at the Glamis Street premises is being celebrated next month – and many of its current pupils are following in their families' footsteps.

Among them is nine-year-old Jessie Kempson. Her mum was at the school – her friend is now Jessie’s teacher, Paula Lockwood – and her granny was also a St Mary’s pupil.

“My mother has been in some of the classrooms where I’ve sat. The headteacher’s office was the end of the school when she was here before new classrooms were built,” said Jessie.

“The teachers are really fun here.

They make every lesson sparky. It’s a really good place to be because it’s by the seaside and we’ve had some good school trips there. You also make a lot of friends here.”

Ms Lockwood has been one of the 13 teachers at St Mary’s for 17 years and her two children are also pupils.

She said: “A lot of staff were pupils here as well. Their children are also here.”

Also among those whose schooling at St Mary’s runs deep is Jessie’s classmate, Christopher Tymon, nine.

His grandfather, Mr Orde, was the school’s deputy headteacher during the 1980s when Ms Lockwood was a pupil.

His grandmother is a governor and his

mother and uncle were previous pupils.

He said: “I like being here. I used to come here to school fairs because my brother was here and so I knew my way around when I started.

“It was quite cool when we got the new half of the school because it made more space for the other classes. That meant we could have classes that were not so large to make it easier for learning.”

Class numbers dropped from 34-36 when the extra rooms were opened to their current level of less than 30.

Present pupils will be among those giving their memories of the school at the 90th anniversary tea party from 1.30pm-3pm on November 20.

Headteacher Peter Edgington, who joined the school in 2015, said he would be pleased to hear from anyone with a story to share about the school.

The tea party will be followed by a special Mass on December 1, led by the Bishop of Arundel and Brighton, Bishop Richard Moth.

The school originated in 1899 and was founded by the Servite Fathers and moved to Glamis Street in 1927.

A section of the original external flint wall forms part of the outer wall of Mr Edgington’s office and the adjoining corridor also harks back to the opening day. But the premises have been extended, most recently in 2013, to accommodate the current 11 classrooms as the school’s numbers have more than doubled from the original 150 to the 330 capacity next year.

“Being such an old building in parts does bring its challenges,” said Mr Edgington, “with its maintenance and upkeep of it. There are also a couple of flint walls that have to be replaced like for like with Sussex stone.

“We also have the parish hall as well, which was probably built the same time as the school, and we have to walk through parish territory to go from one end of the school to the other.

"Being a town centre site, we also have the usual issues with parking and that kind of thing.”

The continuity of the school’s heritage goes alongside its changing pupil roll to reflect the mix of the town's population.

Mr Edgington said 22 languages were spoken by his pupils and 40 per cent had English as an additional language.

Pupils with overseas family backgrounds come from the Phillipines, Poland, Lithuania and other eastern European countries as well as China, India and South Africa.

“We have got to have a really open and transparent relationship between ourselves and the community we serve,” Mr Edgington added, “so that we are willing to talk to the families on a regular basis.

“We also have a strong connection with our parish and good relations with our neighbouring schools as part of the Felpham and Bognor locality.”

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` Water cost soars LEAKING taps are proving to be money down the drain for Bersted Parish Council.

The council is faced with the price of its water supply rising by some 60 per cent in the current year.

Its clerk, Debbie Holcombe, said the large rise had occurred since the supply had been switched by Southern Water to Business Stream at the start of April.

The company had said the present bill of ÂŁ103 a month could be caused by excessive water wastage at its premises, Jubilee Parish Hall.

"We have a problem with taps sticking in the toilets. We can sometimes hear them running when we are in the office.

"We always go and switch them off but that doesn't necessarily happen at weekends," she said.

New taps, including those with sensors to control the water flow, were being looked at, she told councillors at their October meeting.

Finance and general purposes chairman Cllr David Lainchbury said: "This whole thing caught us by surprise. It's going to have to be that way for the next year. But we will look at what can do and, perhaps, have a new supplier at the best possible cost."

Friday, October 20, 2017

Ophelia leads to dark sky HURRICANE Ophelia's tail end turned day in the Bognor Regis area into night.

The eerie gloomy scene was captured by Middleton resident and Post photographer Carl Smith.

He headed to the foreshore about 3.15pm on Monday to witness the phenomenon as the side-effects of the devastating force of nature whipped up tropical air and dust from the Sahara Desert to turn the sun red and then blot it out for a couple of hours.

Debris from forest fires in Spain and Portugal also contributed to the sight.

` Cycles stolen TWO CYCLES were stolen when a shed in Burnham Avenue, Bognor Regis, was broken into overnight on October 10. The next night saw tools stolen from a van parked in Sylvan Way in the town.

f Elmer beach on Monday afternoon Carl said: "It was a rare chance to catch a glimpse of the tail end of a hurricane.

"I certainly would not want to be in its full path as so many unfortunately were.

"Out of the way and many miles away from its path, it still was an insight into the

massive power of nature and how easily it can generate a monster."

The light began to fade in the early afternoon and grew steadily gloomier "The sky became quite dark with yellow, orange almost brown clouds, somewhat

similar to a partial eclipse," said Carl. "The foreshore was bathed in a very strange yellow light, rather like early twilight, but yellow to dark orange, rather than pink.

"The beach was relatively deserted. It was reasonably warm with a lightish wind and

a slight sea.

"They were nice conditions for an October afternoon but very eerie and strange. The light level was down to about one fifth of normal and the camera sensitivity had to be increased five-fold to compensate."

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Fighting for a different route A MEDIEVAL army is on the warpath in Binsted.

As reported in last week's Bognor Regis Post, hundreds of protesters held a demonstration on October 8 over the Arundel bypass Option 5A. Uniting with the villagers of Binsted, the Forest Knights are also protesting against the proposed A27 route.

The knights have been teaching nature awareness, bushcraft and practical conservation in Binsted woods for over 15 years.

Wayne Jones, the leader of the knights, declared: “The 5A route would have a catastrophic effect on our nature-based activities in Binsted woods.

"Binsted woods has a wealth of wildlife which should be kept for future generations to enjoy. If we do not resist, we’ll be forced out by traffic noise and by disruption to the wildlife.

“We work with schools and colleges sharing the benefits of the natural world outdoors with young people. Option 5A would destroy all the good things we do here.”

The Ratpack Archers would also lose out if the proposed route went ahead.

Spokesman Peter Parker said: “Our club would fold, if Option 5A is built.

“This would be a great loss to the Field Archery community - the next nearest courses are Petersfield or the Isle of

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Wight.”

The southernmost village in the South Downs has now also made its own national park boundary marker.

It’s a giant folkloric way-marker, sculpted from green oak, in the central fields of Binsted.

Now it has also got a carving which symbolises the national park.

Andrew Lee, of the South Downs National Park Authority, welcomed the boundary marker and suggested it should carry the park’s ‘shared identity’ symbol.

Sculptor Janine Creaye, a member of this year’s Binsted Arts Festival team, and creator of the waymarker, was happy to oblige.

“I’ve carved the wavy lines of the ‘shared identity’ symbol into the back of

a bench made from an old yew tree, next to the waymarker”, said Janine.

“The lines suggest the curvaceous shapes of the South Downs. The waymarker and bench look out over a gently rolling landscape, with arms of ancient woodland stretching out around it.”

Mike Tristram, a national park member, said: “Everyone in the villages loves these new artworks. But we’re also angry that the view from this bench which carries the park’s shared identity symbol, might in a few years’ time be looking at a noisy A27 Arundel bypass on a 20-foot high embankment.

"That’s not what we feel the national park was designated for. That’s why we will go on protesting until this threat is defeated.”

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` Help for hearts A DEFIBRILLATOR has been installed in North Bersted.

The potentially life-saving equipment was put in by Bersted Parish Council.

It is sited on an external wall of the council's Jubilee Parish Hall, off Chalcraft Lane. Training in how to use it was given last night to parish councillors, parish council staff and users of the hall and the adjoining playing fields.

Debbie Holcombe, the council's clerk, said: "It has been something the parish council have wanted to have installed for the benefit of the community, users of Bersted Jubilee Hall and sports field."

Defibrillators deliver a dose of electric current to the heart. This often forms an important step in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

` Drugs charges A MAN has pleaded guilty to possessing drugs in Rose Green.

Julian Yele, 18, is due to appear at Portsmouth Crown Court next Friday for sentencing.

He pleaded guilty to possessing the class B drug, cannabis, and possessing with intent to supply the class A drug of crack cocaine.

Yele, of Church Street, Newham, was arrested on October 5 in Elbridge Crescent after being found to have cannabis on him.

Police officers suspected he had drugs concealed in his body.

A package, believed to be crack cocaine and heroin, was discovered in his custody cell toilet shortly after his arrest.

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Parking is concern for new park plans SEVERAL hundred residents took the chance to find out more about plans for a new park in Bognor Regis.

The turnout to the exhibition for the Hothamton linear park proposals delighted organisers at Arun District Council and its advisors.

A total of 120 feedback forms had been given out about halfway through the four-hour event at the Regis Centre.

The initial responses are starting to be analysed by those behind the scheme before they prepare a formal planning application for it.

Denise Vine, Arun’s group head of economy, said she expected more detailed plans would be available in the new year.

“We are in the hands of the private sector in terms of taking forward the residential accommodation as to when work will start,” she said.

Planning permission would also be needed from Arun’s councillors before any changes could be made to the current site.

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` Barns idea for park RUSTIC barns will bring the country into the town centre in a scheme devised by volunteer gardeners in Bognor Regis.

Members of Bognor Community Gardeners have put forward an idea for six of the structures to be placed in the centre of the proposed Hothamton linear park.

Gardeners' joint founder Kim Davis said they had joined with Bognor Pier Trust to develop the project further as plans for the park progressed.

“I totally approve of the plans for the park, albeit I think there is too much going on. Instead of all this fuss in the centre of the design, there should be half a dozen barns so it keeps its country look.

“They could be used by community groups to promote themselves and their services. I gave a presentation about the idea and people queued up to say they wanted one.

“This is a public space for everyone and there is no reason why the barns shouldn’t be installed there. Even the café could be run by a community group,” she said.

“I would like to make that park a community hub and having people from the community groups there would mean there are a lot of responsible adults in the area that would help to change the perception of it.

“Or you could end up with a fancy park with a bad reputation.”

The community gardeners have been working for up to 15 hours a week maintaining the sunken gardens between the Hothamton car park off Steyne Street and West Street for the past six years. The site has been used for drinking and has attracted negative comments, leading to it being nicknamed the drunken gardens.

been delighted by the number of people who have come to the exhibition.

“We are just looking forward to having people’s comments coming in.”

The £2.5m scheme is likely to include two blocks of flats. Mrs Vine said she did not expect them to be taller than eight floors. “If they were seven to eight floors high, that would possibly be acceptable,” she said.

Mrs Vine said the proposals made a different way of using the space, including part of the sunken gardens.

“There will not be less parking. There will be flexible parking. If there is a Christmas market, the festival could be held on some of the spaces.

“There is plenty of parking in the area.

Fitzleet multi-storey car park is nearby and is under-used," she said.

But parking worries were the prime response of town centre resident Graham Tazzyman to the proposals.

Mr Tazzyman, 72, of West Street, said: “The plans look nice but I am worried about the impact on parking.

“The parking is going to be flexible, which means it could be used for markets. If that is the case, I will not be able to park at home.

“I am also concerned about what will happen to the health centre. Both that and the parking are bursting at the seams.

“Other than that, I think the scheme is OK but there’s always pressure on parking and the health centre.”

Hotham Park Heritage Trust chairman Rosemary Warren said: “I always think it’s a great shame that everything has to be destroyed for something new.

f A large turnout took the chance to discover more “There are some lovely plants in the sunken gardens and I feel they should be kept. We also have a public square on the Place St Maur, which should be used more.

“I’m not objecting to the park scheme because I think it’s achievable but I am concerned we will not have enough car parking, especially with Arun hoping to make changes to the London Road coach and car park.

"Taking away car parks will affect our ability to hold events in the town centre.”

Sylvan Way resident Mary Stanley, 81, said: “I think the plans are too busy.

I can’t see why the existing sunken gardens can’t be improved.

“I don’t feel very happy with the ideas and don’t think we need the work to be done. If they do go ahead, toilets will be needed there.”

Three illustrative masterplans were put on display by the council and its consultants to show the site's flexibility.

One includes a natural play area

with trees felled on the site, a central market square with seating to the edges, demarcated crossing points, a water play plaza, a linear rain garden, an aerodrome-themed play space, a pavilion and café, a covered performance area, an amphitheatre-style tiered grass lawn and electric car charging points.

A second possible layout includes raised grass and planting areas, a natural play area with timber from trees felled on the site, a central market square, a natural play area with water mist or fountain, a pavilion and a pavilion café and an acoustic shelter/shade structure.

There will be 200 parking spaces.

The third potential layout has a natural play area with felled timber, water mist/ fountain, central market square, large sculpture to reflect the area’s past, raised lawns with seating, a pavilion/ café, boulevard pathways, 46 parking spaces as part of the 155 total spaces and a covered performance area/acoustic shelter.

Euro-style park for town?

TREE-LINED continental market squares are the inspiration for the park proposed for Bognor Regis.

It is intended to be a location for all seasons for people to relax, exercise, reflect, play, shop, browse, eat or be entertained.

The changes are also designed to create better links between the town centre and the seafront. The existing parking provision of 215 pay and display and disabled parking bays will be replaced by 155-200 flexible parking spaces within what is termed soft landscaping.

To the right of the existing car park entrance are expected to be built two blocks of flats – one eight floors high and the other six floors – with at least one shop on the ground floor. A health centre will be included in the scheme, either the current building or a new one.

What is proposed for the site: • Markets taking place year-round, including

farmers’ markets, a slow food market, craft fairs, Christmas markets and night-time markets; • Open air concerts, performance art, street theatre and licensed street entertainers; • A place for art – either permanent public art or temporary galleries and sculptures; • A rotunda-style café, street food stalls and carts; • Innovative artisans and retailers with kiosks or stalls for start-up vendors; • Recreation with free features for all ages such as boules, a senior gym and junior/ children’s gym facilities; and • A safe place for children to play designed for the very young.

The existing site contains a children’s play area between Queensway and Steyne Street, the sunken gardens which border Steyne Street and West Street as well as the car parking and the town's health centre.

f The current Hothamton car park

f Details from a proposal

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Books come to life for those unable to read f Doug Alexander presents the cheques

Puppy love with huge donations ANIMAL charities have benefited from donations received by AlphaPet Veterinary Surgeries.

The vets, who held their annual charity animal fun day and dog show in August, raised £2,441 for their two chosen charities, Search Dogs Sussex and Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

Last week, representatives from both charities visited the veterinary surgery in West Meads, Bognor Regis, and were presented with their giant cheques by AlphaPet director Doug Alexander.

Sally Lewis and Diana Marangos, with active hearing dog, Poppy (Poodle), and Jai Wilkes and Lu Dash, with retired search dog, Skye

(Border Collie), attended the special presentation on Wednesday.

Each charity received a cheque for £1,220.79. This year was the vet's eighth show and attended by around 2,500 people.

Doug said: "It is nice to be in a position where we are able to raise vital funds to help animals and also for people who rely on animals for support and assistance.

"Over the last four years, AlphaPet has raised over £10,000 for local and UK-based animal charities."

For more information on the work of both charities, please visit: searchdogssussex.com and hearingdogs. org.uk

A LITERARY lifeline was explained to members of a Bognor Regis group for blind and partially-sighted people.

There are 9,721 books available on the service available to be listened to by those who are unable to read.

The Calibre audio library has an 18,000-strong membership, both book groups and individuals. The books can be personalised on up to ten memory sticks and CDs a time.

One of those who went along to the talk at the latest meeting of the 4Sight/ Macular Society group for the town said the service would be a real benefit.

Debbie Harper, 74, of Felpham, said: "I found it interesting. I had not heard of Calibre before and the fact you can get a little machine and put a memory stick in it and get a story is just fantastic.

"They can be read by well-known authors, who can really express themselves well. I don't need the library service at the moment but I've taken a leaflet for when I do need it."

The facts about the audio library were explained by Carol Hart, Calibre's fundraising and events officer.

She said 60 categories of books were available in fiction and non-fiction titles.

"You can say what type of book you like and who your favourite author is," she said, "and you can change your choices when you want to."

The meeting was held last Thursday at 4Sight's offices in Victoria Drive. It attracted the group's best attendance of 14 since it started in June, 2016.

Macular Society south east regional manager Stella Black said: "It's been good to see everyone here. We will be looking to hold the meetings monthly, instead of every quarter because of the interest. I'll try to arrange one before Christmas."

f Carol Hart, left, and Debbie Harper listen to a talking book

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To promote your event email Fiona Callingham at: entertainment@sussexpost.co.uk or phone: 01243 908506 Trumpeter Crispian Steele-Perkins

Handel Concert in aid of St Wilfrid's Hospice November 4 St George's Church, Chichester 07900 098197 www.chichestervoices.co.uk CHICHESTER Voices are thrilled to be welcoming world-famous trumpeter Crispian Steele-Perkins to perform alongside them for this one-off charity concert.

Known in the industry as one of the world's leading exponents of the Baroque trumpet (although perhaps most famous as the instrumentalist behind the theme tune to Antiques Roadshow) Crispian will join with the choir in an all-Handel concert.

Together, they will perform part of The

The Hartlepool Monkey October 27 Connaught Theatre, Worthing theatres@adur-worthing.co.uk 01903 206206 www.worthingtheatres.co.uk THE Hartlepool Monkey is an exciting adventure story for sea dogs and landlubbers, children and adults alike.

A French ship runs aground off the coast of England. Only a cabin girl and the ship’s mascot, a chimpanzee, survive and make it to shore.

But the townsfolk mistake the monkey, in its military uniform, for a spy, and condemn him to a life-or-death trial.

What will the verdict be – and can the local

Messiah, Zadok the Priest and Music for the Royal Fireworks for a concert that is sure to have audiences applauding for more.

This concert also features four professional soloists known as The Orchestra of Friends and experienced organist Richard Allum.

Bass singer David Russell is looking forward to the show. He said: "Getting Crispian to join us is an incredible privilege and we would love to see a packed church to share this unique event.

"Mainly, though, we would dearly love a large audience to help support the worthwhile charity of St Wilfrid's Hospice."

Tickets cost between £10-£12.

"An internationally acclaimed musician joins the Chichester Voices for this night of Handel music."

The cast of The South Downe Music Society

children save the day?

The legend of The Hartlepool Monkey really has survived the test of time, capturing the imagination of people of all ages for over 200 years, and continuing to do so.

A boisterous crew tell this timely tale through spirited sea shanties and mischievous puppetry from Gyre & Gimble, original puppeteers on beloved West End show War Horse.

There is also the chance to learn how to become a puppeteer yourself with a free workshop (with a ticket to the show) on the morning of October 27.

Tickets cost £14.50. Discounts are available for groups and there is also currently a 2 for 1 offer for Friends of Worthing Theatres.

Diamond Showstoppers November 9-11 Kings Theatre, Portsmouth boxoffice@kingsportsmouth.co.uk 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk

"This charming show combines live action and puppetry for an unforgettable experience."

"Famous musical numbers are aplenty in this celebration of the West End and Broadway."

The Hartlepool Monkey

THE TALENTED cast and crew of the South Downe Musical Society are celebrating an impressive anniversary with this explosive show.

To mark their 60 years as a company, having formed in 1957, the group are returning to some of their favourite songs and musical numbers from famous West End and Broadway shows.

Over the years they have performed everything from traditional operettas to

both English and American musicals and received a number of awards along the way.

For their diamond jubilee, they will take audiences on a musical journey from 42nd Street, Oliver, Carousel and West Side Story to Singin’ in the Rain, Fiddler on the Roof, Sweet Charity and Jesus Christ Superstar.

Not forgetting show-stopping numbers from Kiss Me Kate, Evita, Copacabana, Sweeney Todd, Chess, Jekyll & Hyde, Legally Blonde, Sister Act, The Producers and more.

This is the ultimate show for any lovers of musical theatre and is sure to have audiences singing along all night.

Tickets range from £14-£16.

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Bonfire time at the Weald and Downland

Guy Fawkes Day and Activities

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November 5 Weald and Downland Living Museum office@wealddown.co.uk 01243 811348 www.wealddown.co.uk MARK the anniversary of the infamous gunpowder plot with a day filled with crafts, activities and, of course, an impressive bonfire at the Weald and Downland Living Museum.

Expect to hear the tale of Guy Fawkes and see the bonfires lit in celebration of King James I’s survival as part of Gunpowder Treason Day celebrations which was originally an enforced annual

public day of thanksgiving for the plot's failure.

A range of crafts and activities, including how to make a mini Guy Fawkes, will be available.

Visitors can also learn how to light a fire with flint and steel and draw firework pictures among other crafts before the bonfire is lit.

There will be traditional singing and dancing around the bonfire from 3pm until close.

This is perfect for families to enjoy together and is sure to make for a memorable day.

Dogs are also welcome to join in the fun.

Standard admission prices apply.

"Gather round the bonfire and learn more about the failed gunpowder plot of 1605."

The Royal Ballet visit Wonderland

Chris Rockafella and The Ace Tones November 4 Riverside Caravan Centre, Bognor Regis 01243 775800 www.theacetones.com 1950s rock ‘n’ roll band Chris Rockafella and The Ace Tones are excited to be playing at their biggest-ever Bognor Regis venue.

The local rockers will be bringing their toe-tapping tributes to the genre’s most beloved artists such as Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Gene Vincent and Little Richard.

Having played together for years the band have become well known around Bognor Regis and Chichester and have

garnered quite a following. This has allowed them to start performing in bigger venues to accommodate their growing audiences.

Guitarist James Golden is looking forward to their next concert. He said: “It’s great that we can up our game like this.

“We hope that next year we can perform in ever bigger venues.”

For James, the music they play is extremely important. “We are all so passionate about rock ‘n’ roll from the 1950s. We hope to create the most authentic sound possible.”

Tickets cost £10 and can be booked using the phone number listed or from the reception of Riverside Caravan Centre.

"The local 1950s rockers are back for their biggest performance yet, packed with all the best hits of the era."

Chris Rockafella

October 29 Chichester Cinema at New Park info@chichestercinema.org 01243 786650 www.chichestercinema.org

"You'd be as mad as a hatter to miss this breathtaking version of Lewis Carroll's famous story."

Wheeldon’s ballet CHRISTOPHER adaptation of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland first burst onto the stage six years ago in an explosion of colour, stage magic and inventive choreography, and now is being re-staged and broadcast in cinemas nationally.

The Chichester Cinema at New Park is excited to be screening this retelling from the Royal Opera House for one night only.

At a garden party on a sunny afternoon, Alice is surprised to see her parents’ friend Lewis Carroll transform into a white rabbit.

When she follows him down a rabbit hole, events become curiouser and curiouser as she arrives in the bizarre world of Wonderland.

This ballet does not avoid the darker undercurrents of Lewis Carroll’s story: a nightmarish kitchen, an eerily disembodied Cheshire Cat and the unhinged tea party are all here in vivid detail.

The delicious result shows The Royal Ballet at its best, bringing together worldclass dance with enchanting family entertainment.

Full price tickets cost £17.50.

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GEOSTORM (12A)

MY LITTLE PONY: THE MOVIE (PG)

THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE (PG)

THE SNOWMAN (15)

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"We have a wide range of products, suitable for every room in the home from the bathroom, kitchen, lounge and bedroom, which helps to make that all important bit of difference to enable our clients to stay at home and lead a good quality of life."

The Bognor-based store offer beds, chairs and bathroom accessories as well as exercise equipment to keep muscles in use whatever conditions their customers have.

Now available, is the new 8mph scooter from Electric Mobility - offering just that little bit more speed and power for those who require it.

Micky founded Mobility and Comfort in 2011, opening in the High Street six years ago. After huge success and rising demand, the couple have just celebrated their year anniversary in the bigger store in Queensway.

With bigger premises, the products are out on display allowing customers to be able try the items before making a purchase. This is essential for a product which will be playing such a vital role

in their lives and lasting them for many years.

If the limited mobility is only a temporary problem, then the store also offers hire equipment including scooters, wheel chairs and hoists. They also offer repairs and maintenance on existing products at customers homes.

"We only stock quality equipment which we would use ourselves." said Micky.

"Customers who come to us can be assured that this is the case with every item we recommend.

"We believe in helping people lead the best quality of life they can and our growing number of customers shows that approach is being increasingly appreciated."

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The showroom at 19-21 Queensway has been well established for over a year now and with that, now stock an even larger range of furniture and equipment.

The store now stocks an even larger range of riser recliner chairs to enable customers to relax in comfort as well as hoists, stair lifts and profiling and hospital style beds.

Owners, Micky and Suzanne Donnelly are passionate about providing the very best for their customers to help them live an independent, safe and happy life.

Suzanne said: "We realise that every person who comes to us for help is different.

"That's why we don't believe in the 'one size fits all' approach. We take the time and care to find out exactly what each customer is looking for when they contact us and make sure we advise them on the best products for each and every one of them."

The combination of a family-run concern, a very personal service and a wide range of products, means every day activities and journeys can become possible again for those who could have found them impossible.

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THe campaign is being generously sponsored by Regis Renovations who hope it can bring some Christmas magic into care homes in Bognor Regis and Chichester.

Residents from the Chalcraft Hall Care Home are excited to be a part of this scheme.

Sara Whitworth, the home’s new manager, explained what the carols could mean for those in the home.

She said: “We are all so pleased to be a part of this, it’s such a good cause.

“It is so exciting for the residents and will be lovely for them to meet the children taking part.

“THey love music, especially around Christmas-time, and to have it sung live to them will be so special.

“Our residents are so excited for such a unique experience for this year’s Christmas entertainment.”

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We’re all like one big family.”

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a week live music is provided and their caring staff bring quizzes, bingo, dancing, music therapy and much more to residents, who look forward to the different activities.

Now with the promise of music from Post Wonderland choirs, the residents and staff of Chalcraft Hall have something else to look forward to this winter.

Sara said: “THis will make Christmas for them.”

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As a family owned care company they can provide the more personal care approach favoured by many.

THey pride themselves on their passion to provide a quality home care service to be proud of which is based on their fundamental belief that every person requires an individual plan of care.

Most importantly though is their dedication to allow people to stay in their own homes, something that is a priority for many.

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From your first enquiry through to commencement of the service, staff at Angleica Care will ensure a professional and respectful response unrivalled by other care companies.

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She began her career as a frontline level carer and has progressed to senior management roles within the West Sussex and Surrey areas.

During this progression it became very apparent how great the need for, not just professional, but compassionate support for our elderly and most vulnerable adults and their families is.

Not only that but for this to be provided by equally compassionate, professional and well trained staff.

With this at the forefront, Angela has taken the next step and set up Angelica Care.

She is confident that by employing care staff that are not only respectful, caring and reliable but who also share her absolute passion to provide a quality home care service, she has been able to create a care service to be extremely proud of.

So if you are looking for some extra help for yourself or a loved one, then Angelica Care can help you with a tailored care plan to meet your requirements.

For the staff it is their priority to allow as many people as possible to stay in their own homes safely and happily.

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Moving a family member can also be extremely difficult and cause the dementia diagnosis to progress.

Angelica Care are focused on keeping people in their homes, and this can include those living with dementia.

Staff at Angelica Care deliver expert services in community settings for excellent one-to-one care.

Older people are offered practical support and well as encouragement and confidence building to help them live a fullfilled life and avoid isolation.

Often when older people feel isolated or alone they give up looking after themselves at meal times.

Angelica Care can ensure that your loved one receives healthy and nutritious meals and understands the importance of eating well every day.

Due to the dedication of the company offering unique and individual care plans, every person is able to feel safe and comfortable in their own home.

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Haviland House – Dedicated to caring for people throughout their dementia journey A WARM welcome awaits you at Haviland House and the Bradbury Wellbeing Centre, which is located a few miles from Worthing at Goring-bySea, West Sussex. Opened in 2015, this purpose built home offers person-centred care for people with dementia and supports the family throughout their dementia journey.

Haviland House has recently adopted the ‘butterfly approach’ which has been developed by Dementia Matters. This type of approach means that staff, individuals living here and their relatives, spends the day together and we focus on people’s feelings as much as their personal care needs. We never take a ‘one size fits all’ and instead provide care in a way that values our family members likes, dislikes, routines and values.

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“Dementia Care Matters has developed an approach using the metaphor of a butterfly. Staff who ‘get it’, know in their heart that quality of life matters. They learn how to look, sound and feel like butterflies at work. Being natural in dementia care involves flitting between people, being still, connecting, creating colour and changing moments.”

Within Haviland House there five small ‘households’ of up to 12 individuals with bedrooms, a living room, quiet room and separate dining facilities. Each ‘household’ supports a different stage of dementia.

So as a person’s needs change, the service we offer will evolve and adapt, ensuring that we continue to provide the highest standards of care. High staffing ratios provide residential and nursing care aroundthe-clock.

We believe that people with dementia are individuals, and we treat them as such. Every family member and their relatives are considered and consulted in decisions about their own care. As a person’s needs change, the service we offer will also evolve and adapt, ensuring that we continue to provide the highest standards of care. High staffing ratios provide first class residential and nursing care around-the-clock.

Staffing levels are specially tailored to meet the needs of the family members living within each household. The nursing care and oversight of those living at Haviland House recognise that most people with dementia have other health conditions. Therefore our nursing care means our family members don’t need to leave if their health deteriorates. End of life and palliative care is provided irrespective of stage of dementia.

Guild Care select staff with the right qualities to provide compassionate care. Care staff undertake comprehensive training including specialist dementia sessions which are mapped to the Skills for Care new Care Certificate.

Although our family members may not remember their vibrant past, we can help them recall the things they love through the way they make them feel. Activities include live music, themed events, cinema, games, light exercise and a spot of gentle gardening.

The Bradbury Wellbeing Centre is part of Haviland House and offers a much-needed hub for people with dementia, their carers, and families in the local community. We offer live music, crafts, outings and cinema screenings. There is a hair salon and residents and customers can relax and enjoy a range

of therapies, massage and beauty treatments.

Haviland House and the Bradbury Wellbeing Centre are here for people throughout their dementia journey, giving them the confidence to remain in dependent in their homes for a long as possible making it possible for people to truly live well with dementia.

Chris added: “Haviland is a home for life. So someone coming here might not stay in the same household if their dementia deteriorates they will move. We are all in this journey together and we want to ensure that Haviland House provides a friendly and homely environment that makes more sense to the people who live here. The butterfly approach is a new way of supporting people living with dementia which we believe makes a real difference to their well-being.”

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Visit the Royal Oak, aka the Pink Pub, in the heart of North Bersted JAN CATTERMOLE doesn’t mind admitting that although she has both feet firmly in the past when it comes to being the landlady of the Royal Oak – better known as the Pink Pub in North Bersted - she is looking forward to the future.

The Royal Oak has become something of a landmark around Bognor Regis. Dubbed the Pink Pub due to its fuchsia exterior everyone in the area knows who they are, but does everyone know exactly what is on offer there?

The team at the Royal Oak pride themselves on the excellent service they are able to provide to their customers. With both delicious ales and tempting meals on offer there’s a lot to enjoy in the cosy surroundings of the pub.

As a family run business - Jan works alongside her two daughters in the bar - the Royal Oak are all about making everyone feel welcome. Part of this is their dedication to giving their customers exactly what they want.

When it comes to food Jan believes in flexibility and all their meals can be adapted to suit their diners and give them the best experience possible.

They are extremely proud of their extensive menu at the Royal Oak which really does have something for everyone.

Jan has run the pub for 12 years now and her chef David has been there since day one, meaning their menu is well tried and tested!

If it’s a light bite you fancy why not try one of their sumptuous starters including homemade soup of the day, sautéed garlic mushrooms and prawn cocktails?

For lunch they also serve jacket potatoes and baguettes with a range of fillings such as cheese, tuna mayonnaise and prawn.

Or for the larger appetites there is their mouthwatering selection of main meals which are all extremely good value such

as their sirloin steak priced at only £9.50 and everyone’s favourite: battered cod and chips for just £8.50.

Popular with customers at the moment are the pan fried liver and bacon, and their homemade lasagne both priced at £8.50.

All of these tempting meals can be served along with vegetables, salad, chips, potatoes and mushrooms.

There is also a board which details the day’s hugely anticipated specials from which you can select your option.

Of course they also offer a range of desserts as well as a children’s menu and vegetarian options.

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Add to this an extra course for only £3 and you've got yourself a veritable feast!

However it’s not just about the food at the Royal Oak. They love to get involved with their customers, creating a friendly, community pub atmosphere.

Every Thursday they host their popular quiz night and are always happy to see new people joining in.

Other ways to socialise at the pub include their live music nights which take place monthly - you can check their Facebook page for upcoming gigs.

With the improving weather weekends at the Royal Oak are sure to be enjoyable with their sun-catching beer garden out the back - perfect for sitting outside with a cider.

And for those who love their sport Jan is pleased to announce that they have now got the complete set of BT sports channels available, and with their impressive big screen television it is the ideal place to catch the important game.

With all these new additions it might be easy to forget where the pub started. Not

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Jan takes a great interest in the history of the Royal Oak. A characterful 17th century building, Jan has dedicated a wall in the pub to old drawings and photographs of it that create a vivid collage of the Royal Oak's life. There is still room for more pictures though, and Jan is encouraging anyone with old pictures of the pub to share them.

There certainly is a warm, friendly atmosphere in the Royal Oak due to its rich history and loyal returning customers.

This is only aided by its wide range of delicious food and drinks on offer - it's no wonder the pub has twice been awarded Tripadvisor certificates of excellence - in 2015 and 2016!

Jan is keen to meet new faces. She said: "Don't keep passing by, pop in and give us a try!"

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Community News & Views LATE summer was a busy time for Southbourne Men's Shed.

The community group of older men, nicknamed Shedders, who have stopped full-time work and want to stay active, packed a lot into September. The final main event of the month was a Macmillan coffee morning on September 28 when members were pleased to welcome many visitors to enjoy bacon rolls and coffee as well as cake.

Douglas Meany, secretary to the men's shed, said: "We had to rush out and buy more bacon as the Shedders enjoyed a rare treat even before the doors were opened to the public who kindly came along to support us."

Just before that, the Southbourne Men's Shed had hosted a buffet luncheon and meeting of more than 40 delegates from the Southern Men's Shed Network as part of its membership of the UK Men's Sheds Association.

"It was a pleasure to show off what we have achieved in the short time Southbourne Men's Shed has been running, to much praise from Shedders from all over the region," Douglas said.

September began with the usual activities in the shed, drinking coffee and chatting, with a few active souls working on small personal projects. The first trip of the month, pictured below, was a visit to Bursledon Brickworks in Hampshire before the Goodwood Revival and A Shedders Great Day Out at Weald and Downland Open Air Museum for Shedders from around the county - with help from West Sussex County Council.

Mr Meany said: "Race Night was great fun as the men's shed hosted another fundraising evening for Age Concern Southbourne. An excellent fish and chip supper added to the excitement of the night hosted at Age Concern's premises.

Southbourne Men's Shed welcomes new members at The Old School, New Road, Southbourne, on Tuesday and Thursday mornings or visit www.southbournemensshed.btck.co.uk

SIX WOMEN swimmers, five of whom are pictured above, raised almost £10,000 with a Mediterranean marathon for charity.

Kate Hogan, Mariella Fleming, Sue Wade, Sarah Selman, Sarah Garnett and Tessa Mountain - who all live around Chichester completed the 15km open water swim off the southern coast of Mallorca to raise funds for Dementia Support.

They were among an 11-strong group, with safety boats and guides, who took part in the daunting challenge, which was equal to running two marathons.

Kate said the event began painfully when the swimmers encountered fluthers of jellyfish at the start and end of their acclimatisation swim.

"However, having already raised so much money for Dementia Support and trained all through the summer, this was not about to deter us and we gamely attacked the first 4km swim up the coastline, swimming

against a fairly strong current and choppy sea," she said.

The second day saw more favourable conditions. It started with a 4km stretch, before a food and drink break and a 3km swim.

"The combined effort of which was pretty gruelling, but on we swam," said Kate.

Coldness and tiredness began to set in but the final 4km beckoned.

Kate said: "The swim itself was pretty straightforward but, as we neared the final stretch, we were once again surrounded by a smack of jellyfish, bringing our adventure full circle."

The combined backing for the swimmers came to £9,587.50 towards Dementia Support's £1.74m appeal for a new hub to provide dementia services under one roof.

Becky Stotesbury, the charity's fundraising manager, said: "I want to thank these amazing ladies for doing this incredible challenge for us and raising a fantastic amount for our fundraising appeal."

SPOOKTACULAR sights are sure to be found next weekend at a haunted Hotham Park.

The fifth Halloween event is being hosted by Rox Music and Arts on October 28 with fang-tastic entertainment and free entry.

Entertainment on the day includes Lou's Zumba Zombies dance group, a pottery workshop, live bands and fancy dress competitions for adults and children. Even Boris the miniature train will be dressed up in a spine-chilling scene.

If you’ve entered this year’s Bognor Regis in Bloom pumpkin competition, make sure you’re about from 1.30pm ready for the weigh-in at 2pm.

Last year's winning vegetable weighed a mighty 13.5kg for the top spot in the ten and under category for individuals.

THIS hungry seal was photographed off Bognor Regis beach enjoying a slippery snack.

Town resident Tony Day took the shot in front of Rock Gardens, just offshore west of the pier.

Seals are known to frequent nearby Pagham Harbour nature reserve. The RSPB, which manages the site, says on its website that towards the end of the year is a good time to see them:

"We sometimes get visits from grey and common seals which can be seen basking on the islands, sleeping off a heavy meal."

Common seals are also present in Chichester Harbour. They can be seen anywhere in the harbour and can swim into marinas.

The common seal is Britain's largest carnivorous mammal.

Its thick, insulating layer of blubber and waterproof fur allow it to survive cold water.

FUNDRAISING was on the menu when Margaret Bamford invited her friends to Dine for Dementia, pictured below.

She and her husband, Terry, organised a buffet lunch to raise awareness about the condition and to promote the hub being developed by Tangmere charity Dementia Support.

The result was a combination of chatter and delicious food at the couple's home in Findon which raised £1,074 to go towards the charity's Dementia Hub fundraising appeal.

Rebecca Stotesbury, Dementia Support's fundraising manager, said: "We are so grateful that Margaret and Terry organised such a successful event, which brought people together to talk about dementia and let people know about services we will provide at the Dementia Support Hub in Tangmere."

Dine for Dementia is a fundraising and awareness raising event for the charity in which people in the area are invited to hold a social event - dinner, lunch, afternoon tea or coffee morning with their family and friends - for the appeal.

The fundraising seeks to raise £1.74m to renovate the Dementia Support building and officially open the hub in spring 2018.

Margaret has been an avid supporter of Dementia Support since she attended a dementia fundraising event two years ago.

A former lead governor of the Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and assistant director for social services, she has pledged her support ever since and has actively promoted the charity's work to open a dementia support hub.

The charity recognised her dedication and the expertise she could bring to the charity and invited Margaret to become a patron.

"As a patron of Dementia Support, I was thrilled to host a fun event with great friends," said Margaret. "It was a unique way to support this wonderful and much-needed new initiative for people affected by dementia in West Sussex."

The charity's philosophy is to provide an accessible and flexible service that offers care, support, advice and friendship all under one roof.

The Dementia Support Hub in Tangmere will be a unique, modern and functional hub where people can access the most up to date support, information and advice.

The services will be available for people living with dementia, and their families and carers in the West Sussex area.

MUSICAL comedy I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change is being performed in Bognor Regis next week.

The hit play is the next venture by Rox Music and Arts and will be staged next Thursday, Friday and Saturday at The Waverley in Marine Drive West.

A Rox spokesman said: "The play is about people trying to connect with each other, with the core of the situation being about two lonely characters who desperately want to attract one another.

"As irreverent and satirical as the humour is, the show owes a lot of its success to the underlying sense of compassion the characters have for each other.

"And, while you might initially think that it's all about a couple of losers, the big difference is that in each comic scene, there is always something portrayed that we can all relate to.

"The play is first and foremost a musical comedy in which the truth, and humour, of many situations will emerge and it's made to be as funny as possible - but that it's all about being human too."

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change was originally produced by The American Stage Company in 1996.

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Toyshops have been a feature of the town centre for almost 200 years CHILDREN living in Bognor Regis have always been very lucky to have a good toy shop in the town, especially at this time of the year when toyshops are much visited by them and their parents. Today, of course, there are many very large stores in the out of town retail parks, but now we will take a look at the smaller shops that we all remember.

The first reference to a toyshop was in 1823 when James Binstead ran a small library and toyshop on the seafront, a site now occupied by the Royal Hotel. The original building is clearly seen on some of the very early seafront scenes. It remained for approximately 20 years until the business moved to Waterloo Square in the 1840s, when Miss Augusta Binstead and her sister were operating it.

One of local historian Gerard Young’s articles reported that ‘Bognor men remember Burgess’ as a wonderland of childhood; the place where you saw the first marvels of Meccano, Hornby train and the Atalanta kite'. This was also the shop that sold souvenirs including those little pieces of crested china. They also published postcards and books of photographs of the area.

By the late 1860s, a Henry Townsend ran the business but most people will remember

the site best when it became known as the Burgess’s Bazaar, when James Reeve Burgess took over the business in the late 1870s. In 1929, Queen Mary reputedly paid three visits to the shop while staying at Craigweil House.

It is reported that she bought a bucket and spade for her grand-daughter – today’s Queen.

There is also another report that during the Second World War, when a German plane was returning home, it fired a round of bullets. One of these bullets went through the windows in Burgess’ Bazaar and landed in the body of a doll.

Burgess’ Bazaar and Library soon became an essential part of Bognor seaside life and was at its most popular when James’s son, Robert Briant, was running the business. It continued in the Burgess family until 1951 when it was being run by Robert’s brother and sister, William and Ethel.

It remained operating for many years but now under the name of Burgess Toy Emporium. Mr Harry York and business partner purchased the premises from the Burgess family in 1951 and ran it until 1968 when it finally closed as a toyshop.

In the Kelly’s Directories of 1953 and 1964 it is listed as Burgess Toy Emporium stating that they were agents for Meccano, Hornby

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Quite recently, there was a letter in the paper with memories of this shop, reminding people of the toy bear, which sat on a bicycle above the entrance to the shop.

From 1902 the Burgess Toy Emporium had a rival, Toyland, which was situated in the newly opened shopping arcade in the centre of the town.

A report in the Bognor Observer of 1903 mentions Toyland as being, ‘a veritable enchanted spot for the youngsters, being exceptionally well stocked with toys in innumerable variety. There are dolls in all manner of dress, clockwork and mechanical toys and games in perfusion'.

There was also a royal visit to this shop on March 2, 1929, by Queen Mary, when shopping for the first time on her stay in the area. Her Royal Highness, Princess Mary and Princess Louise, accompanied Queen Mary where they purchased a number of articles for a doll’s house.

One of the early advertisements for Toyland stated that they were ‘one of the smartest toyshops in the provinces’ - some accolade. In 1938, the shop was taken over

by Margaret Hunt and her sister and they retained it for 35 years, eventually selling the business to Mr Michael Harvey.

Sadly, the 75th anniversary of the Toyland shop in the Arcade was celebrated with the closing of the store on December 16, 1977. Apparently, the shop could no longer compete with the much larger cut-price stores and also increased rents prevented it from being a profit-making establishment also with the change in seafront developments, the summer trade

had changed.

The Arcade used to be a thoroughfare to the seafront, and some traders thought that it had become more of a dead-end, not leading shoppers through past their shops.

Each Christmas, the Arcade was decorated and would have created great excitement among children. Around 1910, there was a commissionaire named Mr Randall who became Father Christmas, providing a bran tub of excitement for children at 6d. a dip.

Another famous enterprise for children, and remembered by many was Goodacres, which was situated on the corner of York Road and The Esplanade.

One write-up about the shop mentioned that they sold fairy cycles and pedal cars, which would not entice children today to their shop! Goodacres also had a second store at 46 London Road, which sold nursery and kindergarten apparatus and toys.

Along the High Street in 1969 there was the well-known butchers, Parfremants.

They closed down and these premises were purchased, demolished and rebuilt into the shop it is today. In 1972, this new shop opened in the town, as Gamley’s toyshop.

The Gamley’s advertising stated 'Welcome to our World of Toys', and it did just that.

Hornby and Meccano toys were still sold as in the 1960s, with other favourites such as Lego, Playmobile and Fisher Price toys being prominent.

They were, before they closed, part of a national company trading as a ‘World of Toys’. Many stores now sell toys in the town, but it will be the earlier, local stores that will retain the happy memories for so many people in the area.

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Winners at sea and on the slopes - PostSport global success for university pair THE UNIVERSITY of Chichester is celebrating double gold after two of their students stormed to victory at sea and on the slopes.

Undergraduate Ben Hazeldine, 20, skippered the blind sailors in the GB squad to first place at the recent world championships held on Lake Michigan in the USA. Then, Zoe Karavasili won the British indoor skiing championships - despite not competing for four years due to a knee injury.

Ben, a second-year student, undertaking a BA (Hons) degree in sport and business management, acted as tactician for the winning crew which finished ahead of 19 competitors.

He said: “It is a wonderful feeling not only to reach the pinnacle of a sport I am passionate about but to hold that gold medal in my hands after dedicating so much time and effort.”

The world championships, hosted under Paralympic rules, comprises teams of four sailors including a visually-impaired helm and trimmer alongside a sighted jib and tactician.

Ben and his crew won the international competition, held across six days in three divisions based on the level of visual

impairment, with a flawless scoreline of only first-place finishes. The university student, who has been racing for more than a decade, is also part of Team GB’s provisional sailing squad for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Meanwhile, athlete Zoe, a third-year student at the university, won the national under-21 competition in the summer - her first major award of a career which was derailed by a severe anterior cruciate ligament knee injury in 2013 and again in 2015.

The 20-year-old, of the BA (Hons) physical education and sports coaching degree at Chichester, described it as a 'wonderful accomplishment'.

Ms Karavasili, who originates from Switzerland, began competitive racing at the age of seven, having started indoor and outdoor skiing at three.

She holds the UK’s number one ranking in the under-21 age group following her success at the indoor championships, which were hosted in Manchester in mid-August.

The University of Chichester student, who trains at indoor ski slopes across the south of England, believes she can build on her golden success throughout the next year.

RUGBY: Chichester RFC return to action tomorrow looking to make it six wins from seven in the campaign.

Scott Ashley's side sit third in Division One South, level on points with CS Rugby in second and four behind leaders Medway. After a blank Saturday last week, next up is a visit from Thurrock tomorrow (3pm), who come to Oaklands Park having won just once all term.

Hampshire One side Bognor make a trip to Ellingham & Ringwood.

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BOGNOR REGIS swimming club has enjoyed a glittering start to the season - picking up a host of medals at competitions across Sussex.

The team, based at Arena Sports Centre in Westloats Lane, have already made their mark in a range of regional competitions in the past few weeks.

First up was the County Qualifier Swimming Competition, which saw Bognor swimmers take away three medals.

The star was Amber Macrae, who won a 200m butterfly gold and 50m freestyle bronze. Leo Mitchell also took to the podium, securing a 50m freestyle silver.

At the end of the competition, Macrae, Mitchell and Logan Hickmore qualified for the next County Championships in February, 2018.

Next up was the Annual Eastbourne Swimming Club Level 3 Open Meet.

Bognor Regis Swimming Club entered 12 swimmers, who won six medals between them. Coaches were equally proud that the

day's competition also delivered 32 personal best times in many of the nine different swimming disciplines they entered.

Medals were won by: Amber Macrae (100m butterfly gold); Leo Mitchell (50m back crawl silver and 100m individual medley silver; Logan Hickmore (100m breaststroke bronze) Hannah Clarke (100m freestyle bronze) and William Pinto (100m freestyle bronze).

The club are now busy preparing for the Bognor Regis Swimming Club Open Meet at Felpham Leisure Centre on December 3.

This will also include the Santa Sprint and give members a chance to bag even more medals.

Jan Malpas, of the club, said new members were always welcome, adding: "Our excellent team of coaches will help you to learn to swim competitively or improve your swimming ability, whichever you wish to do."

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DARTS: Rob Collins fired in shots of 120 and 101 as The Legends cruised to victory over The Hoffs in week six of the Bognor Tuesday Double-In Double-Out Darts League. Here are the rest of the results: DIVISION ONE - Neptune 15 Old Barn Owls 6; The Hoffs 9 The Legends 14; Friary Arms 9 QE2 13; Newtown Raiders - bye. MAN OF THE MATCH Rob Collins (The Legends) 17 & 22 darts [25.69 av]; Graeme Dutton (Friary Arms) 18 & 34 darts [18.06 av]; Lee Chapman (Neptune) 19 & 30 darts [20.45 av] 180s Micky Rowland (The Legends) x1 HIGH IN-SHOTS - Rob Collins (The Legends) 120 & 101; Adam Judd (Friary Arms) 120; Jack Danahar (QE2) 120; Bruce Steadman (Neptune) 112; Cliff Prior (QE2) 111 & 100; Graeme Dutton (Friary Arms) 108; Lee Chapman (Neptune) 102; Darren Rich (The Legends) 100 HIGH OUT-SHOTS - Richard Ragless (QE2) 120 DIVISION TWO - BRSA 9 Wheatsheaf 14; Richmond Arms 9 Pier Bar 15; Chi Snooker Club 7 Hunston Club 13; Cabin Cruisers 11 The Hoffmeisters 10.

MAN OF THE MATCH - Andy Stubbs (Hunston Club) 24 & 32 darts [17.89 av]; Dave Owens (The Hoffmeisters) 27 & 31 darts [17.98 av]; Russ Burgess (Wheatsheaf ) 28 & 41 darts [14.95 av]; Paul Van Ewijk (Pier Bar) 31 & 33 darts [15.03 av] HIGH IN-SHOTS Nick Hales (the Hoffmeisters) 120; Lee Passey (BRSA) 101; Frankie Rackham (Wheatsheaf ) 100. HIGH OUT-SHOTS Dave Owens (the Hoffmeisters) 103

DARTS: Hunston Hares edged out Newtown Amity in the stand-out match of this week's Friday Benevolent Darts league. Here are the results in full: DIVISION ONE Hunston Hares 11 Newtown Amity 10; The Legends 13 Claremont 9; Aldwick Legion 11 Aldingbourne Mavericks 12; Friary 'Z' - bye MAN OF THE MATCH - Gary Blackwood (The Legends) 15 & 24 darts [25.69 av]; Chris Osborne (Hunston Hares) 22 & 25 darts [21.32 av]; Alex Richardson (Aldingbourne Mavericks) 27 & 32 darts [16.16 av] - 2nd leg 16 left in 33 darts 180s - Dave Bourne (Aldwick Legion) x1; Gary Blackwood (The Legends) x1; Nathan Warren (The Legends) x1.

DIVISION TWO - Chi Snooker Club 11 Royal Oak 11; Richmond 'B' 8 Friary 'D' 13; BRSA Ravens 13 Lamb Steyne 11; QE2 Galleon - bye. MAN OF THE MATCH Dave Wingate (Friary 'D') 17 & 27 darts [22.77 av]; Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club) 22 & 22 darts [22.77 av]; Mark R Todd (BRSA Ravens) 22 & 26 darts [19.71 av].

DIVISION THREE - Pagham Cricket Club 17 Wheatsheaf 5; ASC 5 Friary 'C' 16; Newtown 'C' BRSA Jokers POSTPONED; Richmond Rebels - bye.

MAN OF THE MATCH - Wayne Green (Pagham Cricket Club) 23 & 29 darts [19.27 av]; Tim McCarthy (Friary 'C') 32 & 33 darts [14.69 av].

SHORT MAT BOWLING: Infinity, who play at Boxgrove, hosted the first round of The Knock Out Cup on Tuesday last week. They beat Crablands 51-21. Mat 1 of Chris Jeffery, Denise Kirby, Chris Page and Richard Jeffery won 26-15 and Mat 2 (John Simms, Steve Jeffery, Jack Rollings and Charlotte Rollings) won 25-6.

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Chi all at sea as Dockers end six match unbeaten away run

f Pagham's Scott Murfin slots home a penalty

FA Vase hope for Pagham PAGHAM will be hoping a change will be as good as a rest as they head into the FA Vase off the back of two of their poorest results this term.

The Lions head to Kent tomorrow to take on Southern Counties East League Premier Division side Erith Town in the FA Vase first round (3pm) before a league visit to East Preston on Tuesday (7.45pm).

The trip to Crayford, which is the home of the dogs, could not come at a better time for the Nyetimber Lane side.

While their season has not gone fully the way of the fourlegged mammals just yet, joint-managers Richie Hellen and Tom Simmonds will be looking for a strong showing to kick-start a faltering campaign.

The Lions' hopes of silverware took a real blow in the last week.

First there was a 2-2 draw at home to relegation battlers AFC Uckfield Town in the SCFL Premier, a result which leaves them tenth, 12 points behind the top two.

That was followed by a 5-1 hammering at Crawley Down Gatwick in the Peter Bentley Cup, a defeat which ended the Lions' spell as holders of that particular trophy.

Tomorrow's opponents have struggled so far in the league, sitting third bottom of a competitive division.

The Lions will take heart from the fact the Dockers have just won one of five league games at home this term.

But Pagham make the trip without a number of key players who have succumbed to injury.

Their ranks have been boosted with Shay Wiggans returning to the fold from Littlehampton Town.

The defender started the AFC Uckfield match, a game which saw the Lions go 2-0 up thanks to a Scott Murfin penalty and Jamie Horncastle strike.

But, after Ryan Cox and then Callum Overton were dismissed, the Lions' nine men conceded and own goal and a late equaliser to deny them all three points.

Luck also deserted them on Tuesday when, despite dominating much of the play and creating more chances, Crawley Down Gatwick were ruthless in front of goal.

Going in 2-0 down at half time Murfin halved the deficit.

But the Anvils scored three more without reply to dish out a real hammering.

f Callum Overton wins the penalty vs AFC Uckfield

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CHICHESTER City will be looking to get back on track in a true top-of-the-table clash tomorrow.

The Lillywhites head to fourth-placed Eastbourne Town (3pm) to play a side bang in form and who have lost just once in SCFL Premier this term.

Chi's preparations for the crunch match at The Saffrons was far from ideal, after suffering a 3-2 defeat at mid-table Newhaven last weekend. That loss leaves Miles Rutherford's side third, winning just once in four in all competitions. The source of the pain was Lee Robinson's hat-trick to help the Dockers end Chi's six game unbeaten away run.

Dave Herbert pulled one back for Rutherford's side in the 68th minute, his third in as many matches, and skipper Jack Lee added another late on. But Robinson's three goal haul helped him overtake Chi's Scott Jones as the league's top scorer.

Chi coach Danny Potter said: "I hope we'll put the defensive errors right and start creating more chances against Eastbourne.

We'll have Scott Jones back in the side and fingers crossed we get three points on the road again."

f Chi'sDave Herbert is in disbelief

Hunston CC hit Anvils for six Ne

HUNSTON Community Club sailed into the third round of the Sussex Intermediate Cup, smashing six past Crawley Down Gatwick reserves.

The Hares rang rings around their opponents as they dished out a real hammering to the SCFL Premier side's second string.

Ashley Harper was the star performer, grabbing a hat-trick for the West Sussex Premier side.

He also had three assists, helping Steve Wood, Richie Boxall and Matt Noble get on the scoresheet in what turned out to be a

comfortable victory in front of a home crowd on Hunston Rec. The victory over the Anvils gives the Hares a third round tie away at fellow West Sussex Premier side Lavant on November 11.

The performance was Hunston's best of the season, with a far from convincing start leaving them third bottom of the division.

Tomorrow sees them play bottom-side Wisborough Green, giving the Hares an ideal chance to take their cup form into the league.

In the same competition both Sidlesham and Bosham were knocked out in surprising

f Hunston CC, in white, on the attack

fashion.

The Sids suffered a defeat on penalties after a 2-2 draw against fellow SCFL Division Two side Cowfold. Callum Dowdell scored both of the goals.

Meanwhile, Bosham lost out in a nine-goal thriller to Forest Row, as strikes from Harry Bedford, Callum Coker, Jake Lafferty and Grant Radmore were not enough to take the Robins into the next round.

Both sides return to action tomorrow in the Division Two cup.

Daren Pearce's Sids, who are still unbeaten and sit third in the division, travel to Lancing United (2pm) while Bosham welcome Alfold to Walton Lane (2pm).

Gary Lines' team will be out for revenge after the Surrey side defeated the Robins in the league 3-2 earlier this term.

In SCFL Division One, Selsey are looking for their first league win in five as the Blues head across the border to play fourth-place Lingfield (3pm).

The Blues are just one place and three points behind the Lingers but have been in a slump since opening the campaign with six wins from seven. That poor run continued last weekend when they lost out by the narrowest of margins against Langney Wanderers at the High Street Ground.

Paul Rodgers grabbed the only goal of the game, which also saw Selsey keeper Warren Boyt sent off.

Chi up for the cup after Pompey win CHICHESTER City Ladies are heading on one of their longest road trips of the season with a spring in their step after getting one over on their local rivals.

Matt Wright's side take on Plymouth Argyle on Sunday (2pm) in the FA Women's Premier League cup.

After last weekend's match against Charlton Athletic was rescheduled, they do so off the back of a pulsating 3-2 victory against rivals Portsmouth under the lights at Oaklands Park.

That victory lifts Wright's side to fifth in the FA WPL South table, above Pompey and having lost just once in eight matches.

The victory against their south coast rivals was set up by a strong first half display. Jess Lewry gave Chi the lead on the half hour

mark, slamming home a shot from around twelve yards through a crowd of players to send the home support into raptures.

Cherelle Khassal doubled the lead shortly after with a sweet strike, only for the visitors to hit back just moment after.

But shortly after the re-start the two goal cushion was restored when Jenna Fowlie rose to head home a corner.

Pompey kept on pushing and, with time running out, were given a lifeline with a penalty.

But the spot kick was fired wide by Shannon Sievwright to the delight of the home fans.

Shannon Albuery did reduce the deficit for the visitors to a solitary goal but Chi saw out time to seal a famous win.

f Chi celebrate the Pompey win

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f The Rocks scramble for a goal in the FA Cup defeat at Oxford City | pic: Tommy McMillan

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CHIPPENHAM TOWN (H) Tomorrow, 3pm

BOGNOR boss Jack Pearce is warning Rocks fans there is 'no magic wand' to sort out his side's poor league run.

The Nyewood Lane side have struggled to adapt to life in the more physical National League South, failing to win in their past nine outings. After missing out on entering the first round proper of the FA Cup after a 1-0 loss at Oxford City last week, the Rocks now switch their attention back to the league. A first game at the Nye Camp in almost a month will see Chippenham Town visit, a side that are five spots and five points above the 19th-placed Rocks. Speaking to the Post, Pearce said: "It’s a game that we need to win, they are a midtable team like us.

"In some cases, we will have better players than them, but it will come down to the fact that they will be physically stronger than us.

We need to pass the ball better and make sure we get rid of the fear factor."

The fear factor was evident more than ever during last weekend's FA Cup clash with Oxford City. With the opponents sitting just below the Rocks in the National South table, there was a chance for Pearce's side to clinch a spot in the first round proper for the first time in more than 20 years. But a timid display followed and the Rocks were unable to find an equaliser after falling behind to a well-taken goal by Rocks' summer target Matt Paterson.

To compound the misery, Calvin Davies was sent off for two bookable offences.

That sent the Rocks on the long trip south with lots to think about while Oxford City progress to take on League Two side Colchester United in the next round.

Pearce said: "I share the same reflection as supporters, players, as anyone that cares about the club and that's of deep disappointment as our performance was not what you would expect for a game of that importance.

"I expected us to test their keeper more than we did. And. even though I'm delighted for the player, it was a very sad reflection when a 17-year-old [Tommy Block] was head and shoulders our man of the match."

Pearce said he was determined to use his four decades as a manager to steer his side out of the slump - though he warned there would be no easy solutions.

He said: "The atmosphere at training is really good, then on Saturday before the match, the passing drills we look sharp and positive which makes everyone feel confident. But the whistle goes and people go into their shell.

There’s no magic wand, we just have to keep on working."

He added: "We have done brilliantly to get here in the National South and it will be a mountain to stay there. There are no easy answers but we will work really hard to stay."

Pearce looking for two signings HE IS still looking under every stone - but Jack Pearce has warned it is proving difficult to bring in two additions to strengthen the depleted Bognor squad.

The experienced manager has been hitting the phone book hard in recent weeks to sign a physical front man and strong midfield player as his team look to make the transition into National South.

Recent weeks have seen him add striker Ibra Sekajja and left back Kristian Campbell to the ranks. But Pearce believes he still lacks the balance needed for the higher level.

He said: "We need to play to our strengths and cover weaknesses and, unfortunately, we can’t cover those with the players we have "We are strengthening but even those additions would benefit from a physically strong striker and midfield player. The whole squad will benefit with signing of two players and they are proving elusive."

The Rocks are missing James Crane and Sami El-Abd, who will be out until next month while Dan Beck is on holiday. Alex Parsons, who is dual-signed with Worthing, is also likely be out after deciding that the travel in National South is too much. Doug Tuck and on-loan Campbell are available though.

f Ibra Sekajja made his Rocks' debut at Oxford City

I'M WRITING this a few days after the FA Cup defeat at Oxford City. It was an extremely disappointing result for everyone, particularly as once again we came so close to reaching the first round proper Believe it or not, we all travelled up to the match in good spirits. Having played at Oxford City a few years ago and won there helped, but also their league position, the fact they were low on confidence and that it was on 3G which suits our game, we felt that things were in our favour.

Sadly, though, it wasn't meant to be - and when you see they got Colchester away in the draw it is really frustrating.

Being honest, it just wasn't there for us on Saturday.

Some have criticised the management team for the selection and substitutions but I feel that's immaterial.

I'd say 90 per cent of people who know anything about Bognor would have picked the squad and the team that played that day.

Doug Tuck was out, Sami was out, I'm out, Alex Parsons is in and out of the fold - that means there's not a whole lot you can do in terms of selection.

That means it must be down to what is being done on the pitch. At times like this, the whole squad individually has to take a good look at themselves and ask if they gave everything.

Being honest, I didn't think we deserved a replay - we didn't do enough to test their keeper. He didn't make a single save and there were a number of occasions when half chances were squandered or we missed squaring the ball to others or miss-hits. If you don't shoot and test the keeper then you're not going to score.

The good thing about us, though, is our mentality, we all want to win.

So this past week at training everyone has been working hard so we know we will be the fittest team in the league.

We've also been through the

phases of play for the match against Chippenham and I can guarantee there's no-one there who will think that we will lose tomorrow's game.

No doubt after the defeat at Oxford, there were a few people licking their wounds.

But we all know that once we get out there tomorrow that news becomes chip shop paper. That feeling comes from Jack and Dabba who take the pressure and the weight on their shoulders.

There's no doubt, though, that we owe the fans a real performance.

We need a gritty character building performance which will give us a base to kick on.

That's never easy but, in this league, if you win two on the bounce, you could easily go from 20th up into the top ten and that will be the case throughout the year.

We have far too many characters to lie down and be beaten, we will get results.

We've also got the benefit of having signed Ibra and Kris who are very good loan additions.

Doug is also back fit now which is a big boost as he has a calming influence on the match, rarely giving the ball away.

It will be good to get Sami back, too, as he is a natural leader who gets after people in the right way. We're missing his presence in the back four and the quicker we get him back the better. I think he is three or four weeks away, which is about the same for me.

The shoulder is not too bad - it's getting there, albeit still stiff, but I have got 90 per cent of movement there now.

I'm looking at about three weeks to getting back into full contact training with the team.

By the time I'm back, hopefully, we'll be back on track, with everyone scrapping for the ball and the points. We had it against Weston and for 60 minutes against Dartford let's hope we have it tomorrow.

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