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Friday, November 3, 2017

Pagham open air loo shock A PAGHAM roundabout is being used as an open air toilet, shocked councillors were told this week.

THe road feature is outside the closed Sandy Lane loos and has become an alternative for some people caught short by the locked doors.

Angry members of Pagham Parish Council unanimously agreed to demand the six month closure of the men’s and women’s conveniences should be ended.

THey have told Arun District Council to scrap the trial project and keep the toilets open all year.

Parish council chairman Cllr Ray Radmall said at its meeting on Tuesday: “People are urinating and defacating in the bushes nearby and in the ornamental boat on the roundabout. It is a totally unsatisfactory situation.

“If that is going to be caused by the toilets being closed, then the toilets are not going to be closed.

“We will ask our clerk to go to Arun and tell them to do their job properly.

"THe trial has failed. THere is an unsatisfactory situation occurring.”

THe nearby Beach Café had also seen some 200 people going into its premises to use the toilets, said Cllr Radmall.

As reported, the Sandy Lane toilets were among four sets of loos Arun agreed to close for this winter as a costcutting measure.

THey were shut from October 1 and will not re-open until Easter 2018 and then close again until May 1.

Ms Jones said: “Arun has just given planning permission for Church Farm Holiday Village to open for longer each year. So, there is obviously a tourism need for the toilets. THe two decisions are not in sync.

“Arun has an officer collating the feedback about the trial. But it was a council decision to close the toilets and it needs to be a council decision to open them again.”

She had been told by Arun the saving on utilities, consumables and utilities during the closure was £2,500.

THe toilets were still being serviced because the disabled toilet in the block remained open for those with a key available to disabled people.

THe parish councillors agreed to approach their fellow member, and district councillor Dawn Hall, to seek her help to re-open the toilets.

Parish council member Cllr David Huntley said: “We should request these toilets are kept open all year round.”

Cllr Peter Atkins said: “As a holiday village, we need to have the facilities that should be here.”

Cllr Phil Higson said: “Pagham is an all year round resort.”

An Arun spokesman said: "THe council are continuing to monitor the impact of these closures and all correspondence received on this matter. We will, therefore, consider any correspondence received from Pagham Parish Council accordingly." *See page seven

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Police ask for help to find missing Helen EXTREME concern has been expressed by the police over the whereabouts of a missing Bognor Regis woman.

Helen Slaughter, 48 has not been seen for 48 hours after she left her home in the town just before 6am on Wednesday.

She was still reported as missing by Sussex police when the Post went to press yesterday afternoon.

A Sussex police spokesman said: "We are extremely concerned for the wellbeing of Helen Slaughter who is missing from Bognor.

"She is 5ft 2”ins, of small build, with short brown hair and she normally wears glasses.

"Helen was last seen wearing dark jeans, a lightcoloured fleece and a woolly hat.

"She has a bee tattoo on her right arm and a letter H tattoo on her top left arm."

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Thanks from Karen for her fresh start A BOGNOR REGIS employee and her daughter have given thanks for their new start in life.

Karen Kelly is a domestic abuse survivor and said the assistance given by her work colleagues at Stepping Stones Nursery in the town and Arun District Council had made all the difference to them.

She and her now 13-year-old daughter, Rebecca, were able to move out of the refuge which had been their temporary home for a year after Arun offered to pay their deposit for a studio flat.

"We had a breakthrough with the district council who agreed to lend the deposit of nearly £800 upfront and a repayment scheme," she said.

"THis enabled my daughter and I to accept a large studio in Fishbourne.

"My daughter's wish for her birthday (in September) was to be in our own place. We moved in a week after, but Rebecca was still delighted.

"THat has made our lives a lot better by giving us the next step up.

"Being an abuse survivor, I just didn't have that much cash upfront. It was really impossible to save.

"It was the best thing I could wish for, for that money to come through.

"THe housing situation is so dire.

THere are 1,500 people on the waiting list bidding for council properties each month."

THeir brighter prospects were improved further when her colleagues at Stepping Stones Nursery in South Way presented

Karen with a host of items to furnish the new home.

THese were a microwave, a clothes airer, double duvet, toaster, pots and pans and two large hamper baskets filled with food and toiletries and goodies.

"I had the surprise of my life and was blown away by their kindness and generosity," said Karen, 46.

"Speechless, I just cried with gratitude and so did Rebecca."

THeir room leader at the refuge also handed them a mass of items such as a fridge, two-seater sofa and TV. Further donations were also made of other items.

Mother-of-four Karen is also completing her England and maths exams as a nursery assistant as well as working her way through her childcare NVQ course.

She and Rebecca came to Bognor Regis in August last year after she fled her marital home in Bedfordshire and her husband of 20 years after feeling she was living in a war zone of locked bedrooms and threats.

THey fled to her parents' home in Pagham but life in the small bungalow was unsuitable to cope with the new visitors. THis led Karen to seek housing help from Arun.

THey were homeless. All their belongings were packed into Karen's Fiat 500 car. THis led to their placement in a refuge in Portsmouth.

Karen was told about a vacancy at Stepping Stones and was taken on as a temporary worker.

New road safety measure to help cyclists in town centre CYCLISTS should benefit from road safety improvement work in Bognor Regis town centre.

West Sussex County Council is about to install a mini-roundabout at the junction of West Street and Argyle Road. THis will replace the current 'give way' arrangement.

A county council spokesman said: "Road safety experts believe this will encourage drivers in West Street to slow down at the junction."

Evening and night-time work has been planned to minimise disruption to public transport as West Street is a bus route from the town centre to the

seafront.

THe closure of Argyle Road, from the junction with West Street to Bassett Road, has been planned for November 13-17 to allow for the weatherdependent road painting to take place.

But the work should take just one night. THe closure and diversion will be lifted as soon as the weather allows the improvements to be completed.

Two illuminated signs will be installed to highlight the new mini-roundabout.

Emergency vehicle, residential and pedestrian access will be maintained.

THe alternative traffic route via Aldwick Road will be signposted.

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f Lettie Stenning-Spokes with her parents, Kirsty and Tom LETTIE Stenning-Spokes was probably the youngest buyer of a poppy at the launch of this year's appeal in Bognor Regis.

One-year-old Lettie was at the event on Saturday with her Felpham parents, Tom and Kirsty Stenning-Spokes.

She was among the shoppers who kept veterans busy at the event at Sainsbury's in Shripney Road.

Shoppers queued to buy the symbol of remembrance as members of Royal British Legion were setting up their stall in the store's entrance lobby.

THe first hour saw more than £200 donated even before the official start of the two-week period in which the famous paper poppies can be bought.

Nigel Ede, chairman of the Royal British Legion's Aldwick branch, said: "People are being very generous and

have been buying the poppies and other memorabilia since we've been here.

"Sainsbury's has made us very welcome.

We will be here for two weeks until Remembrance Sunday.

"THe Legion does not just help past servicemen and women but the serving personnel of today who are injured or disabled.

"It also helps the families, especially those who fall on difficult times. If a partner is in hospital, we can make arrangements for the other partner to visit them or for someone from the Legion to go along if that is not possible."

Mr Ede is pictured on the front cover left, with town mayor Cllr Phil Woodall and the Sainsbury's store manager, Angus Murray.

Among those eager to buy a poppy at the launch was Bognor Regis resident Sue

Pettit.

She said: "My father was in the Second World War. Wearing the poppy is something he always did. He used to take me to the Remembrance Sunday service every year. Buying a poppy is something we have carried on as a family tradition.

My children do it."

Outside the lobby, the RAFA Skiffle Band provided music and a handful of military vehicles also added to the occasion.

Mr Murray said: "We have supported the Legion for 23 years. It's very important to us because the Legion and the Poppy Appeal fits with our values as a company exceptionally well.

"We do all that we can to look after their members when they are here. We see it as a partnership with them."

Last year's Poppy Appeal raised almost £30,000 in the Bognor Regis area.

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PROPOSALS have been made to expand two schools in the Bognor Regis area.

People are being asked for their views on the proposed expansion through drop-in sessions next week.

THe proposals are being put forward due to some increases in the number of children in some parts of the county.

THe two schools proposed for expansion are St Mary’s Catholic Primary and Felpham Community College but with the hotspots which have been identified in Bognor Regis and in the Midhurst area they also include Easebourne CE Primary School.

Richard Burrett, cabinet member for education and skills, said: “We’re hoping the consultation will determine whether there is support to expand these three schools.

“It’s crucial that members of the public raise any concerns, and give advice or views on how this might be implemented.

"THis way, should the proposed plans go ahead, we can ensure that we carry out the changes in the best possible way and with residents’ opinions in the forefront of our minds.”

St Mary's Catholic Primary currently has 315 places with the number of places available after the proposed expansion rising to 420.

West Sussex County Council has said that changes in demography reflect national trends with more

births and larger households in some areas and more growth beginning to affect secondary schools because of recent growth in primary numbers.

Plans are being developed for secondary school places across the county with demand on school places across the county gradually increasing in recent years and numbers expected to rise further in the future.

THe drop-in sessions are being held for people who would like to discuss the proposals in person.

Felpham Community College will be held on Tuesday, from 2.50pm to 6pm, and St Mary's Catholic Primary will be held on Wednesday, from 3.30pm to 6.30pm.

THe county council’s admissions and school planning team has been working closely with headteachers in these areas to regularly review the current and future provision but now they are asking for feedback from parents, residents and school staff.

Following the end of the consultation, the cabinet member for education and skills will take a decision on whether to publish statutory notices for a further fourweek representation period in the new year.

A final decision on the proposed changes is expected to be made in the middle of February, 2018.

THe consultation will run until Tuesday, November 28, 2017.

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` New jobs hope MORE jobs could be created in Bognor Regis after councillors backed a new planning policy.

Arun District Council's local plan sub-committee agreed on Monday to boost the status of the town in the latest version of its draft local plan land use blueprint.

THe decision was taken after a suggestion from the local plan inspector, Mark Dakeyne, to rewrite the initial policy to offer extra support to set aside land in Bognor Regis and Littlehampton for employment uses.

THe new policy states the plan will 'provide for the economic needs of the community by allocating circa 80 hectares of employment land to meet the future needs and aspirations for the district to support the regeneration of Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, support job creation, provide for the needs of modern business, increase the attractiveness of the district as a business location, and support the economic development of the coastal market area'.

Principal planning officer Martyn White told the sub-committee the modification would promote and enable development which supports the role of the two towns as the district's service, employment, retail and social centres.

A host of other amendments to the draft local plan, such as promoting town centres as the main shopping areas, was approved by the sub-committee in response to Mr Dakeyne's questions following his local plan examination in September. THe plan will cover the 20 years until 2031.

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Cushions to slow traffic SPEED cushions are to be installed to slow motorists in three Felpham roads.

THe decision to go ahead with the £136,000 traffic calming scheme was made by county councillors on Wednesday.

It will see 18 pairs of speed cushions go in by next April. THere will be seven pairs in Downview Road, six in Outerwyke Road and five in Wroxham Way. Felpham's county councillor Hilary Flynn (C) said: "THere were three traffic mitigation measures agreed by Felpham Parish Council, of which I am also a member, as priorities. THis was number two on the list.

"When I was canvassing for the election earlier this year, nobody questioned this scheme. THat's why I am happy, as a county councillor, to support this."

But two Felpham residents spoke out at the Joint Western Arun Area Committee, where the decision was taken, against the project.

Geoff Farrell said: "THe cushions are not high enough to slow anything down.

"I don't the scheme will be particularly effective. I think people are being misled that it will reduce speeds - and I don't think it will. If you go up and down Downview Road, there are all sorts of humps and bumps but they don't slow anything down."

Amanda Drinkwater was one of seven objectors to the formal consultation for the initiative by West Sussex County Council. She told the meeting: "Nine people responded, seven against and

two in support. It does not seem that there is community support for these proposals. Or do you assume that a 'nil' response signifies support?"

Peter Bradley, a county council project officer, told the committee the traffic calming was one of the projects to be funded from the £500,000 from the developers of the Site Six housing for road improvement schemes.

THree locations had already benefited from the works. THe next stage was to tackle the concerns raised about speeding traffic along Downview Road.

Average traffic speeds recorded in June, 2016, were 28 and 29.9mph in Downview Road and 27 and 27.6mph in Outerwyke Road. Wroxham Way was added to the roads because of fears it would be used as an alternative to Downview Road once the cushions went in.

"Proposals for an area-wide 20mph speed limit are being progressed separately," he said. "For such a limit to be implemented in these roads, average speeds should be less than 24mph.

"Without implementation of changes such as (those) proposed, this area would not conform to the county council policy for requirements for a 20mph limit."

He said the cushions' 56mm height was aimed at striking a balance between slowing down motorists travelling too quickly and annoying everyone else.

Out of 485 leaflets given to residents, 90 were returned. Of those, 66 per cent supported the scheme, he added.

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Ghostly goings-on as ramblers seek the haunted sights of city RAMBLERS from Bognor Regis swapped their usual country treks for a spooky stroll.

THe members of the Bognor Regis & District Rambling Group left their usual weekend hiking gear at home to venture out on to the streets of Chichester after dark just before Halloween THey were led by Julia Macfarlane, the editor of Chichester Ghost Tour - a tongue-in-cheek self-guided tour of Chichester. She said the event had been a spine-chilling success.

She said: "THe tour lasted about an hour and included a decidedly modern interpretation of John Keats' poem, The Eve of St Agnes, and mixed genuine

ghost stories with some new legends created by local writers' groups CHINDI (a network of independent authors) and Bognor Regis Write Club."

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George's delight with nifty fifty for children in hospice

SPEEDY George Bryant-Nichols has completed his challenge to take part in 50 Bognor Regis parkruns for charity.

George, 12, has headed to Hotham Park for 9am every Saturday to take part in the 5km run in aid of Chestnut Tree House children's hospice.

He presented his £680 cheque from his half-century of runs to the hospice near Arundel last week. He has also improved his personal best time to 27 minutes and 15 seconds.

Littlehampton resident George said: "I'm so pleased that I've exceeded my £500 target by raising £680 for this 50 parkruns challenge.

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In addition to running, George was joined by his sister to help hand out medals at the Littlehampton 10k in September to further help the hospice.

He was also part of the official cheer squad at the Worthing 10k in May and helped out with refreshments at the 100k bike raid last year.

Chestnut Tree House community fundraiser Caroline Roberts-Quigley said: "We are incredibly grateful to George for everything he has done for Chestnut Tree House.

"It's inspiring to see someone so young really engage with us as a charity and want to help - both in terms of raising funds and helping out at events.

"Everyone at Chestnut Tree House would like to congratulate George on completing his 50 parkrun challenge and say a massive thank you for all the support."

Chestnut Tree House provides care and support to about 300 children up to 19 years of age with life-shortening conditions and their families across East Sussex, West Sussex and southeast Hampshire.

THe cost of providing this vital service is more than £3.5m a year. Yet the hospice receives less than seven per cent central government funding so relies heavily on the support of the local community to continue providing vital care to children and families in the area.

THe care is provided in the hospice and the children's homes.

Bulbs will light up town ROTARIANS are helping to ensure the Bognor Regis area enjoys a purple patch next spring.

Members of the town's two Rotary clubs are busy planting thousands of crocus bulbs in the colour to brighten up areas and to publicise the movement's goal to wipe out polio.

Last Saturday saw seven of them digging up a metre wide strip some 30 metres long of the grass surroundings of the prominent BT exchange.

THey spent almost three hours planting about 5,000 corms at the Gloucester Road site.

Nigel Holloway, secretary of Bognor Regis Rotary Club, said: "THese bulbs should make the area look colourful when they come up next spring.

"We are doing our bit to make the town look nicer and also to highlight Rotary International's work to make polio a condition of the past. We chose purple because purple is the colour of the campaign as the children who have been immunised against polio have a purple dye on their thumb."

THe Rotarians aim to plant 40,000 bulbs around Bognor Regis, Middleton and Felpham this autumn

after putting in 8,000 last year for the first time.

Tomorrow sees them working with Felpham Village Conservation Society. THey will also be in Hotham Park, between the cafe and the boating lake, to double the 8,000 bulbs they put in last year with the help of Hotham Park Heritage Trust.

THe sessions can see up to 12 Rotarians take part.

THey are also working with THe Regis School and Felpham Community College as well as Bersted Green, Downview, St Mary's and Bishop Tufnell schools to inform the younger generation of the devastating effects polio could have on its victims.

Since Rotary International began its work, the number of countries where polio occurs is down to three - Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nigeria.

THere were 15 cases last year against the thousands of some 20 years ago. THe work is supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

"We hope the bulbs will make people stop and think about how they can get rid of polio. THe more we can do to get rid of it, the better it will be," said Mr Holloway.

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` Parking increase DISCS which entitle motorists to free parking in Bognor Regis are to double in cost.

THe 2018 orange discs will be on sale early next month for £2.

It will be the first increase since the two-hour free parking initiative was started five years ago.

THe discs are administered by Bognor Regis Traders' Association.

Its chairman, Chris Heaps, said: "THe fee for the discs is to cover the contribution the association makes towards the free car parking scheme and, over the past couple of years, we have made a profit and put that towards the town centre manager role."

THe profit has helped to pay administrative costs for various projects by the manager.

"Many people have said they would pay more than £1 for the discs, some have said they would pay up to £10.

We thought it would be a chance to raise more funds for the town centre," said Mr Heaps. "I'm sure there will be one or two people who will moan but I expect many others will say it is still good value for a whole year."

It was expected tens of thousands of pounds would be raised. THe projects which would be funded had yet to be decided, he said.

THis year has seen a record of more than 25,000 discs sold.

Mr Heap expected 2018 to see a repeat of the demand for the disc, which will be coloured orange.

THe disc is valid in the Lyon Street, Hothampton and Fitzleet car parks.

THe two-hour parking scheme in Littlehampton was free, added Mr Heaps, because two town centre businesses funded all the costs.

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This month, they are excited to announce that Chichester Cars Ltd is now a proud member of BSI - a recognised Kitemark of conformity worldwide and within the Bodyshop industry, meaning that they are once again matching their ambitions to grow with their ability to provide a consistently exceptional service across the board.

Tom and Harry said: “We started this business from scratch, and since the beginning we have always aimed to deliver world class service and a quick turnaround.

Becoming members of the BSI kite mark was another mark of dedication and proves we will always strive to be the best at what we do whilst giving our customers the reassurance they deserve.”

The BSI Kitemark is a quality mark owned and operated by BSI. It is one of the most recognised symbols of quality and safety and offers true value to consumers, businesses and procurement practices, and becoming a member means a lot to everyone at Chichester Cars.

As Tom and Harry said, providing top quality service to anyone who comes through their doors is paramount to their business success, and the fact BSI accreditation is not for life, but an ongoing milestone to adhere to, makes them even more confident that their quality of service and repair will always be the best it can be.

Benefits of accreditation from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) include risk reduction, increased customer satisfaction and access to new customers around the world – seeing their local business grow with the help of all its local customers in Chichester and across West Sussex, and for that both Tom, Harry and the whole Team at Chichester Cars Accident Repair and Alloy Wheel Refurbishment Centre in Terminus Road would like to say thank you. Together, they can’t wait to continue exceeding expectations for their

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'Lives limited' by closed loos WALKERS are being trapped in their homes because of the closure of seafront toilets in Felpham.

Residents who previously strolled along the promenade are fearful of going out since the loos at Culver Road were shut for the winter by Arun District Council.

Nearby resident the Rev Deacon Pam Swadling, 72, said her husband, Kevin, 70, was unable to walk far without access to a toilet.

"We can walk along the seafront one way but not the other," she said. "Along here, was one walk we could on locally.

"But we are stuck now. We can't go anywhere locally. We are both fit in every way but this is limiting what we can do.

"It makes me mad. THis seems a bad decision because it's putting a curb on people's lives."

Victoria Drive resident Mo Cook has written a poem to express her anger at the closure from October 1.

THe 73-year-old said: "THis is a seaside village. So, why are we shutting the seadside facilities for six months?

"THis is the most beautiful stretch of the south coast between Aldwick and Felpham. It's nicer in winter because you see the most beautiful sunsets and the most beautiful sunrises.

"Bognor Regis is not going to be regenerated if all the toilets are shut.

THey should stay open all year. THey are incredibly important to people.

"People have to think about coming down here now."

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CAMPAIGNERS in Pagham are holding a coffee morning to keep residents up to date with their housing fight.

THe information session will take place from 11am-1.30pm on November 11 at Pagham United Reformed Church hall (formerly St Ninian's Church) in Pagham Road. It is being staged by the Pagam group to ensure the thousands of residents who back their fight against three major planned housing schemes know the latest situation in the campaign.

Pagam vice-chairman Alan Pivett said: "Pagam will be exploring various avenues of interest which will require the participation of our supporters to achieve.

"THeir attendance will yet again prove that we are determined not to be ignored by those whose heart is not in the right place. What we do is not for profit."

THe social get-together follows a series of similar sessions which were held

by Pagham and Aldwick Greenfields Movement (Pagam) since it was formed

last autumn.

THe group was set up because of the proposals to build 1,200 homes on farmland in Sefter Road, Hook Lane and south of Summer Lane.

THe sites have been included in Arun District Council's emerging local plan and were subject to examination in public by a planning inspector in September.

THe latest information about the hearing will be given at the coffee morning by councillors and residents who were in attendance.

"THey, and our committee members, will endeavour to give an interpretation of the inspector's interim report, which has just been released, and its impact on our communities," said Mr Pivett.

"On hand to answer questions will be local councillors from all affected areas and, hopefully, the Campaign to Protect Rural England, who were at the local plan inquiry every day, sometimes with a barrister reinforcing their views."

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"I'd walked for miles and had a natter but now the pressure on my bladder "Said 'get a move on or you'll find surprises of a sudden kind'."

Janet Allan, 77, of Downview Road, said: "We are the people who live here and pay our council tax here. THe toilets are an essential service."

Middleton resident Benton Stefan, 64, said: "People are encouraged to be active but they are not going to come down here if the toilets are shut.

"We walked from Middleton most days along here and the reason we did that was because the toilets were open.

"I've lived here for 40 years and they have never been closed before. THe winters are getting milder and milder and so people will be walking along here more."

Felpham man Nick Gale, 71, said: "Walking along the seafront is important to keeping fit - and it's surprising how few really bad days there are in the winter when you're unable to do it."

THe Culver Road toilets are one of four sets Arun has closed for the winter. THey will be re-opened for Easter before being closed again until May 1.

THe council has also submitted plans to refurbish the Culver Road site and turn it into a unisex loo.

Arun said this week it continued to monitor the impact of the closure of the toilets and all correspondence received about the matter. THe other closed toilets are at Sandy Road, Pagham; West Beach, Climping; and Norfolk Gardens, Littlehampton. * Visit sussexpost.co.uk to read all of Mo Cook's poem.

Housing plan for village site submitted for Arun to decide OUTLINE proposals for 55 homes in Woodgate have been revealed.

Mr Keet has asked for planning permission to build the properties on land at Wings Nursery in the A29 Lidsey Road. One in three of the dwellings - 18 - will be affordable homes.

His planning agent, Richard Dollomore, says in the application to Arun District Council: "THe residential use of the site relates to that of the surrounding context and is considered appropriate given the site's sustainable location."

"THe design approach is informed by an appreciation for the positive

environmental qualities of the place and an objective to enhance them to benefit of the settlement as a whole.

"THis draws on the qualities of the site, its surroundings, the vernacular building tradition and contemporary living and sustainability principles."

THe proposed scheme will create an attractive and enjoyable living environment for its occupants, he says, and prioritise pedestrian and cycle movements while controlling vehicle speeds.

It will also enhance the appearance of the site and the approach to it from Lidsey Road, he adds.

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Town's new youth worker

` Trader's approval CHIMNEY cakes can be sold in Bognor Regis town centre.

Sebastian Ghermans was given a street trading consent by councillors to sell the sweet treats in the London Road precinct.

THey agreed with his request to be allowed on the site from 8am-6pm seven days a week.

But they also said he would be expected to liaise with the town centre manager, Toyubur Rahman, to ensure no conflict of interest existed when his events were taking place in the precinct.

THe decision was made without any debate by Arun District Council's licensing sub-committee.

Its members were told by a licensing officer at the council, Andy Burrows, that Mr Ghermans had agreed he would not use the van photographed with his application for his business.

"He has agreed he will use a gazebo with a small oven, which may use some electricity, and carry the equipment to the stall so there will be no requirement for a vehicle to be in the precinct after 9am.

"Mr Rahman would be in a position, if this consent was agreed, to ask any other street trading consent holder to comply with his requirements as to where they set up so it does not interfere with his business," he said.

THe meeting's chairman, Cllr Anthony Wheal, said: "THat is exactly what we are looking for and we are happy with that."

Mr Ghermans did not attend the meeting last Friday. Chimney cakes are bread-like freshly baked eastern European pastries.

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Bakery depot plan is set for decision PLANS for a Warburtons distribution depot are due to decided by councillors.

THe detailed scheme for the Salt Box site is set to be on the agenda for Arun District Council's development control committee on December 13.

It is estimated by the applicant, Landlink Estates, the development of the entire site off Rowan Way will create 509 jobs. Outline plans for the rest of the development on the 12 hectares of land will be considered by the committee at the same time.

An assessment by highways experts at West Sussex County Council shows nearly 400 journeys will be generated by the development each day.

Ian Gledhill, of the county council's planning services section, has told Arun: "Trip generation has been derived specifically for the network peak hours, which are recognised as being the most sensitive to change.

"In the morning peak hour, the proposed development is anticipated to generate 188 two-way movements - 126 arrivals, 62 departures - and, in the afternoon peak, 204 two-way movements - 78 arrivals, 126 departures. For some of the uses, it is accepted that a number of trips to these would already be present on the network but would divert to the development."

THe depot will have a gross internal floorspace of 21,380sq m.

THe uses in the outline scheme to establish the principle of using the land for them include cafes and restaurants, offices, hotels, assembly and leisure. THeir total floorspace is just over 9,000sq m.

Cyclists and pedestrians are set to gain from the scheme. Landlink has agreed to pay £132,500 towards improved foot and cycleways on the A259 Rowan Way and the A29 Shripney Road and £66,000 on the area's roads.

EXPERIENCED youth worker Emma Biffi has begun work to help youngsters in Bognor Regis.

Emma has been taken on by the town council for a six-month pilot project. Her role will be to find out why young people fail to use services that would help them.

Sheila Hodgson, the council's project officer, said: "THe aim of the pilot project is for Emma to engage and communicate with the young people of the town by working closely with existing agencies, organisations and partners to establish the barriers young people encounter in accessing safe spaces and services that meet their needs.

"THe information and data Emma collates will demonstrate the needs and expectation of young people to the town council and form the basis of any

future funding bid for a more permanent position they may wish to consider."

Emma took up her position on Monday.

Her first day saw her meet with members of the council's youth worker steering group, which will oversee her role and report back to the community engagement and environment committee.

She is working with the Arun Youth Project in Littlehampton, overseeing youth clubs and managing a team which is commissioned by Littlehampton Town Council.

Her pilot project in Bognor Regis is being managed for the town council by Sussex Clubs for Young People as part of the charity's work to develop a vibrant voluntary and community youth sector which involves, empowers and meets the needs of young people.

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Plenty of tricks and treats for all at Hotham Park Rox Halloween NIGHTMARES and terrors came true for all at the Hotham Park Rox Halloween event on Saturday.

Families flocked to the park in the afternoon for the terrifying free event.

THe Bognor in Bloom Pumpkin Competition was a great success, with many entrants and three category prize winners.

ABC Nursery won best school prize with a pumpkin grown at 7.83kg.

Michael Adams aged six won the child under 11 category, with his whopper vegetable weighing in at 11.54kg.

He said: "I watered it a lot of times and looked after it. I really enjoyed growing it and I'm going to enter again next year.

"I entered last year and had the smallest pumpkin. I feel brilliant now. THis is the first time I have ever won!"

Winner of the individual category with a huge pumpkin weighing 16.01kg was Megan Daymond, aged 11, from Felpham.

She said: "Grand-dad helped me and gave me guidance but I did all the work.

I gave it a lot of water and some special feed. I feel excited for winning. I did enter last year and I came second. I am definitely going to enter again next year."

THe rest of Hotham Park was decorated with bewitching sights of all kinds including Boris the miniature train covered in cobwebs and scary items and a skeleton driver.

Along the journey, there were plenty of frights with smoke cannisters and ghouls

and ghosts jumping out from all angles.

THere was plenty to do, with lucky dips, fairground rides, live music and fairground stalls.

Ady Angelova, Bognor attended with her daughter, Yoana aged ten, and her friend Iva, aged 11, pictured bottom right.

Yoana said: " I am dressed as a queen vampire. I bought the dress and made some bits to go with it. It's amazing here, I have had so much fun. It's loads better than last year."

Iva said: "I am dressed as Harley Quinn. I love the music. Today has been so much fun. We haven’t even been on the train yet. I love dressing up too! We are going trick or treating later."

Among the stands was a special fundraising stall held by third year primary education students from the University of Chichester.

One of the students, Laura Cockcroft, aged 20, from Buckinghamshire, said: "We are raising money for Westbourne Primary School to help build them an outdoors reading shed. THe money we collect today will be used for the paint.

"We are selling popcorn hands, an 'un' lucky slimy dip and water transfer tattoos.

"We don't really have a specific target in mind but we are hoping to raise as much money as possible."

Jan and Mick Pranskus, from Bognor, took their son, Ned, aged seven, to Hotham Park before going to the Littlehampton Fireworks.

Ned, who was with his ten-year-old friend Niamh, both attend Edward Bryant School. He said: "My dad made my face make-up, I had a plastic bottle sticking out of my cheek but it's fallen out. I liked doing the lucky dip with slime!"

Marika Kacinska and daughter, Meggie, aged ten, pictured on the front page, have been to the Halloween Rox since its first year.

Meggie said: "I am dressed as a Zombie Frankenstein. I made the face make-up myself using a zip and liquid latex.

"I think it's really good here, it's definitely really scary. I can't wait for later as we are going to the Butlin's fireworks and trick or treating."

Organisers also held a fancy dress costume competition by the bandstand.

Overall family winners of the competition were Danny and Pat Joyce, their daughter, Myfi Oram, and her two children, Voodoo, aged two, and Emily, three.

Pat said: "It took a bit of juggling to get Danny's headless costume just right.

We started to make it about two weeks ago as we had to modify the original costume. We didn’t even realise there was a fancy dress costume, we just decided to dress up so we were really surprised to have won.

"We saw this event advertised a couple of years ago and we thought it was a really great thing to do. THe kids have really been enjoying it!"

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` Junction scheme A PROPOSAL to reduce the impact of traffic at a busy town centre junction in Bognor Regis is being considered by West Sussex County Council.

THe council's next potential largescale transport project for the town is said to be to look at how the traffic light-controlled crossroads outside the station can be changed.

Arun District Council is seeking guidance from the county council on how to promote and develop the project. Arun is also gathering evidence to understand the impact on the local traffic network of closing THe Esplanade outside the Regis Centre during events.

THe information was given to Arun's Bognor Regis regeneration sub-committee members last week.

` Stolen engine A YAMAHA outboard engine was stolen overnight on October 14 from Church Lane, Pagham.

Between October 16 and 17, a unit in Ford Road, Ford, was broken into and a Stihl petrol grinder was stolen.

` Art society event ARTIST Gary Miller will be giving a workshop and demonstration in acrylics (still life) at the next meeting of Bognor Regis Art Society.

THe session starts on November 11 at 11.30am, and finishes at 5.15pm.

It is taking place at the Jubilee Hall in Chalcraft Lane, North Bersted.

Friday, November 3, 2017

Libraries turn over new leaf DELIGHTED Aldwick and Rose Green residents have received the good news that Willowhale library is safe from closure.

West Sussex County Council recently announced that all 36 public libraries will remain open despite neighbouring county East Sussex's proposed plans meaning they will lose over a quarter of theirs.

At the meeting, Cllr Michael Jones said: "I don't think it's unfair to say that those of us on the opposition benches don't like the controlling group being given any ideas when it comes to cutting services."

He also added: "Something as precious and as valued in all our communities across West Sussex as our libraries deserve the staunch support and protection of all the members of this council."

A county council spokesman said: “Our libraries are really well used by people of all ages and are key parts of our communities.

“Last year, 50,177 visits were made to Willowhale Library – that’s about 1,000 visits a week. Library users borrowed 80,084 items.

“We had 1,284 library users who visited for events for adults including knit and natter, board games groups and reading groups at Willowhale Library and we welcomed 1,878 younger library users for rhyme times.

“Our volunteers lent 1,187 hours of support, helping with the children’s summer reading challenge and taking books out to local residents unable to visit the library themselves.”

Willowhale also offers many activities and clubs including; knit and natter,

Scrabble and board games, relax with colouring, book break and rhyme times.

Friends, Joy Hawley, Shelia Lynch and Davina Herrington visit the library at least once a week for Scrabble and have been visiting the library for over 20 years.

Joy said: "We come here once a week to play Scrabble, sometimes there are up to eight of us.

"If they had decided to close this library, I would be devastated, especially as someone who lives on their own. It's a lifeline to us all.

"Most of us are widows and it gives us the chance to get out of the house and

see people.

"I have started to get more books out now since I played Scrabble here."

Shelia added: "I must admit, I have a Kindle now so I don't use the books much but the staff are excellent especially if I need any help with the internet or reference material."

Cllr Bill Acraman described the original motion put in by Cllr Jones as scaremongering.

He said: "He has got no evidence at all that there are any plans to significantly alter the service that we provide and what East Sussex do is for East Sussex to

do and is nothing to do with us."

Cllr Jacqui Russell said: "THis council is currently working on what I truly believe are exciting plans - community library hubs. Making them the centre of the communities that we serve.

"THis council is not planning to reduce opening hours or access to our library services but this council is planning to continue to enhance our libraries."

THe Bognor library has recently extended its services to include IT drop-in sessions for adults, to help with basic IT support and a National Careers Service session.

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HALLOWEEN treats were on the menu for members of a revived Bognor Regis youth club.

THe terror-fying snacks were cooked up on Tuesday as the 39 Youth Club returned after its half-term break.

THe scary fun also included witches' old socks and apple bobbing.

Among those present was Aidan Simpson, who is the first winner of the 39 Youth Club Memorial Award.

THe award was announced at the club’s latest annual meeting last week. Club chairman Vicky Hennessy said: “Aidan is an absolutely lovely kid.

“He has been coming to this club since day one. He keeps telling me how wonderful the club is and how much he enjoys it.”

Aidan, 12, has been presented with a trophy for a year and a shield which he will be able to keep.

He said: "I've been coming to the club since the start and I'm proud to get the cup. It's good to get out and I sometimes go outside with my scooter. We also do cooking and I enjoy that.

"I've been coming here since the start.

It gives me the chance to meet new

people."

THe club was re-opened last February in part of the premises of the original 39 Club, which was a big hit with young people in Bognor Regis for decades, after lengthy talks with the building’s owner, West Sussex County Council.

Mrs Hennessy told the meeting the initial four young people at its Tuesday afternoon sessions from 4pm-6pm had increased to 12.

“THey enjoy cooking, playing pool and table tennis. THe club has gone a lot better than I thought.

“THe kids are great and this definitely shows the need for the club to be here.

It’s been worth the effort to get it set up.

“Our youth worker, Vicky Mitchell, is doing a good job in that the young people relate to her and will sit and have a natter.

"THe young people come and like the idea there is no pressure on what they do. THey come and spend at the tuck shop, play games and go outside on their scooters," she said.

Work by volunteers had cleared a shed at the premises and she hoped a store room would also be cleared to make way for the snooker table to free up the main room for other activities.

“We will have some work to do on the building. It needs a bit of TLC. To turn

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` Station progress WORK on Bognor Regis railway station should be finished next month, councillors have been told.

Southern Railway is making good progress on its near £2m revamp of the historic building.

Members of the Bognor Regis regeneration sub-committee of Arun District Council were told: "THe work is programmed to finish in December, with a grand opening planned in January, 2018.

Caroline Gosford, a senior regeneration officer at the council, reported: "THe new ticket office is open, the concourse flooring is almost complete, the original railings on the concourse are installed, the new waiting area is almost complete, the retail spaces are around 50 per cent complete, the canopy on the station square has been refurbished and repainted and the external windows are also being replaced."

Work on the improvements began last summer after approval was given for changes to the Grade IIlisted Edwardian building.

` Sunglasses taken f Aidan Simpson is presented with his cup by Vicky Hennessy the back room into a decent room to use, it needs cleaning and painting,” she said.

Vicky took up her role in September.

She said: "THis is a really good venue.

"A lot of youth clubs don't have this storage and they have to take everything with them.

"It's also a good spot right in the town centre. THe children who come here

come every week but we could do with some more."

Nicky Miles, the club’s treasurer, told the meeting it had incurred a deficit of £2,603 in the past year but still had plenty of funds.

Mrs Hennessy and the rest of the committee were unanimously re-elected by those present at the meeting.

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A release of unicorn balloons for Aimee to all the adverse effects of the radiotherapy.

THe young girl was found to have cancer of the spine and brain metastasies and a new tumour developed on the brain shortly after.

Her grandparents described her on social media as 'having gone in nine short months from a playful child to one who is in constant pain with a feeding tube and is wheelchairbound'.

THe balloon release at Bishop Tufnell CE Junior School was centred around a unicorn theme in memory of Aimee's love of the mystical

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creatures. Her sister, Phoebe, released a giant foil unicorn-shaped balloon while guests let go of clear balloons with a gold unicorn design.

Aimee's mother, Traci Marshall was supported by the community throughout Aimee's illness. One of her best friends, Natalie Liston, pictured left, said: "I don’t think we could have done Aimee any prouder. She asked us to wear bright colours, especially pink, as it was her favourite.

"We were also given the strict instruction that we are not to cry at her funeral and that we need to dance and have fun. " We then went onto the balloon release whilst her immediate family went to the

crematorium in Chi. THe turnout was so much more than we could have ever wished for and showed us just how much she was loved.

"THe whole release watching those balloons fly high into the sky was just so stunningly breathtaking and I know that she would have been looking down on us with her huge smile and sparkling big brown eyes, loving every moment of it.

"Knowing the family so closely and also Aimee and then being a part of yesterday, all I can say is that you can see how much love she gave out and how much she was given in return. It was a beautiful, elegant, yet fun send-off, fitting for the little princess she was.

As Traci had to give up her selfemployment role as a beauty therapist, her mother and father set up a JustGiving page with a target of £5,000 to help Traci provide for her two daughters, Aimee and Phoebe, aged four.

Eric and Mary Marshall, Aimee's grandparents, said on the JustGiving

page: "A few of you have asked us to set up a page where you can donate to help Traci to cover the cost of everyday essentials such as, food, clothes, petrol, car maintenance, utility bills and most of all to help provide a quality of life for her and the girls with happy fun-filled memories which may include a family trip, days out or to celebrate a special occasion like Aimee's unicorn birthday party on Sunday, September 17."

To date, the page has received some 363 donations totalling over £12,000.

Father John Challis, of St Mary's Church, who conducted the service, said: "THe church was full, with people standing outside, the reception was so well attended with a real sense of community spirit.

"Aimee had compassion for others and a deep concern for the homeless. We took all the left over crisps, cake and drinks to Stone Pillow, a homeless charity.

"Aimee, even in death, touched so many lives with her inner beauty as much as her outer beauty."

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HUNDREDS of balloons have been released in memory of Aimee Marshall Williams.

Eight-year-old Aimee, pictured right, who attended Bishop Tufnell Junior School, passed away on October 18, after an eight-month battle with cancer.

Aimee was diagnosed with anaplastic ependymoma, a very aggressive form of cancer, on February 3 this year, aged just seven.

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Museum ghost hunting fun LOTS of spooky fun was had by children of all ages at the Bognor Regis Museum.

THe museum, situated in West Street, held a special ghost hunt for visitors to enjoy over the half-term week.

Children were given a leaflet and had to locate the hidden ghosts situation around the museum.

Alison Deacon, from Bognor Regis, had taken her two children, Sophia, five, and Ruby aged four, pictured below.

She said: "We saw the event advertised on Facebook and thought we'd come along. It definitely helps that it's free to do."

Sophia added: "I've really enjoyed it. My favourite part was finding all the ghosts. I found all of them!"

Volunteer and trustee at the museum, Jane

Barnes, said: "THe ghost hunt has been very well attended and helped to bring in visitors to the museum.

"THe ghost hunt is really good because it means the children have something to look for and gives them an aim.

"We also have a cat named Whiskers, which the children can try and find and then hide again for others to find."

Julie Sanders and her son, four-year-old Samir, were on holiday from Kingston.

She said: "We knew about the museum but had never visited before because it's a bit out the way but as the sun was out and we were by the pier we thought we'd come down.

"Samir loves doing things like this. THere is a lot here to see, all the cases look really interesting."

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` Park and ride idea A PARK and ride scheme should be considered for Bognor Regis, a councillor has proposed.

Cllr Paul Wells (LD, Hotham) said the popularity of events in the town meant parking was at a premium when they were being held.

"We should start looking at park and ride, what facilities could be explored on the outskirts of the town.

"THe development at Hothamton is going to take up a swathe of parking.

"I know Fitzleet (multi-storey car park) is under-used but this is still an opportunity for us to explore park and ride for the future," he told Arun District Council's Bognor Regis regeneration sub-committee.

A potential area could be found on the sites which Arun had proposed for redevelopment in North Bersted.

But Denise Vine, Arun's group head of economy, said she believed a better way of coping with demand for parking spaces was to consider the use of sites which were empty at weekends.

Cllr Trevor Bence (C, Aldwick W) said travel plans should be compiled by organisers of events, especially at West Park, to show they could cope with the number of spectators they hoped to attract.

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Ms Beamish will the latest speaker in the lunchtime talks series at the town's library in London Road, from 12.10pm to 12.50pm, on November 15.

She will be giving information about how to avoid losing money to fraudsters.

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Students show they're made of the write stuff f Having fun at the WorkAid ball

Employment big shots have a ball DANIEL Craig, Billy Connolly and more than 120 guests joined together for a shaken not stirred Aldingbourne Trust employer ball.

Rachel Smither, manager of WorkAid, the trust's supported employment service, said: "THis red carpet event was aimed at raising awareness of the skills of people with learning disabilities and autism and what they can bring to the workplace."

Some of the skills were evident at the ball, held at a Crawley hotel, with the 'official' photographer, Andrew Pickthall, DJ Jack Bruce and comedian Richard Maffahey.

THe event featured 'exemplar' employers, who work with WorkAid,

STUDENT novelists at Felpham Community College have seen their stories chosen in a national competition.

THe 28 writers have been successful in the latest Young Writers event.

THe competition attracted 18,000 entries and those from the students are being published in the Welcome to Wonderland - Sussex edition 2017.

THis will be sent to the British Library and other libraries across the UK. It will be available for students to buy.

THe students were required to write a short story of no more than 100 words based on a Welcome to Wonderland theme. Year 8 students Willow-Rose Hite and Lucie-Rose Robinson were among

those whose stories were accepted.

Willow-Rose said: "It was fun entering the competition because as it was an exciting theme to write about."

Lucie-Rose said: "To have our stories in a book is exciting. We are definitely going to buy a copy so we can keep it forever."

A teacher of English at the college, Stephen Castle, said: "THis competition is now a regular event for Felpham students.

"We are always proud of the effort students put into their entries and they produce some really exciting and interesting stories.

"For them to see themselves in print is inspirational and should, hopefully, keep

showcasing how they have been inspired to become ambassadors for the trust to promote its work to other businesses and organisations.

Awards were given during the evening to: SOLD, Shoreham, for volunteer support; Crawley Rugby Football Club, for its community support; International Logistics Group, equality and diversity; and Greenaway Residential, innovation.

A DVD for employers was also launched to show the benefits to employers of recruiting individuals with learning disabilities and autism.

Various international, national and local employers discussed their positive experiences working with WorkAid.

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THe following students were chosen: Year 8 - Poppy Alderson, Ollie Denman, Willow-Rose Hite, Lucie-Rose Robinson, Ellie Shearer, Alexandra Shepherd, Gywneth Yang.

Year 9 - Matilda Hill.

Year 10 - Charlie Broggi, Linton Fogden, Ollie Iden, Amber Macrae, Alice Saunders, Katrina Schneider, Sinead Swan.

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THE three under-appreciated and overburdened “bad moms” – Amy, Kiki, and Carla – are back and rebelling against the challenges and expectations of Christmas in hopes of creating a more perfect holiday for their families. And if that wasn’t hard enough, this year, they’re hosting their ultimate holiday foes: their own mothers, played by Christine Baranski, Cheryl Hines, and Susan Sarandon. Over a few Christmas spirits, they decide to break with tradition and redefine how to make the holidays special.

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A renowned surgeon’s spotless household and exemplary family life begin to fall apart around him when the behaviour of a teenage boy he has covertly taken under his wing turns sinister and leaves him facing an unthinkable sacrifice.

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Both Branagh and 20th Century Fox have already expressed their eagerness to make more big-budget Poirot film adaptations for the silver screen. An easy task due to the abundance of Christie mysteries still ripe for the Hollywood treatment. Here’s hoping that this lauded murder mystery which follows a lethal stabbing and Poirot’s investigation to solve it sets audience pulses racing!

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Weald and Downland Living Museum Christmas Market November 24-26 Weald and Downland Living Museum office@wealddown.co.uk 01243 811363 www.wealddown.co.uk STEP into Christmas with this traditional market at the Weald and Downland Living Museum.

THe museum’s buildings, including its magnificent court barn and gridshell, will be bustling with stalls and visitors can browse and buy from traders selling arts and crafts, food and drink, handmade gifts and much more.

THere will be plenty of tasty seasonal treats to try and buy and while looking for that perfect gift expect to can enjoy live

music and entertainment from musicians and choirs performing around the site.

At the Christmas gift shop, you will be able to find a broad range of gifts, treats and stocking fillers.

Why not warm up with some mulled wine or cider, or hot chestnuts while you browse?

THe seasonal fun doesn’t stop once visitors have finished shopping as there is a lot to see and do.

Explore the museum’s 40-acre site and visit 17th century watermill, feed the hungry ducks on the mill pond, greet the museum’s heavy horses and meet the visiting donkeys.

Tickets cost £6 for adults and £4 for children.

Miller Plays Musicals November 12 Kings Theatre, Portsmouth boxoffice@kingsportsmouth.co.uk 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk REMEMBRANCE Sunday will see the Astor Big Band will present a host of big band and West End hits in this toe-tapping show alongside singers from the Portsmouth Players.

With traditional big band hits from the likes of Glenn Miller, THe Andrew Sisters, Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby, plus music from famous musicals including Les Misérables, West Side Story, 42nd Street and Crazy for You, this is a must for any fan of

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THe Astor Big Band was first formed in 1973 for a one month engagement at the world famous Astor club in Berkley Square, London.

It was so successful that one month became five years, during which time the band went to Denmark to film a television series and radio broadcasts as well as appearing at the Tivoli Gardens.

Since then, the band has gone from strength to strength and is well known for its passion and professionalism.

THis collaboration with the talented performers of the Portsmouth Players promises to be a night to remember.

Tickets cost £21.50.

BalletBoyz' Fourteen Days November 28-29 Brighton Concert Hall info@brightondome.org 01273 709709 www.brightondome.org

"From Glenn Miller to West Side Story this concert covers a wide range of beloved music."

"These internationally renowned dancers are bringing their original show to Brighton."

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THE ever popular BalletBoyz are returning to the Brighton Concert Hall with an electric new show. In their latest venture, Fourteen Days, the all-male company will be performing a show entirely choreographed, composed and rehearsed within 14 days.

Four separate choreographers, Craig Revel Horwood, Javier De Frutos, Iván Pérez and Christopher Wheeldon, each created a section of the show, presenting the audience with four very different pieces.

Playing with the concept of balance and imbalance, the result is a dynamic and varied programme of dance and music.

BalletBoyz was founded in 2000 and went on to perform all over the world, winning numerous awards and accolades working with leading dancers, choreographers and designers.

Now in its eighth year, the company has expanded to 11 dancers and regularly tours both nationally and internationally.

In 2013, BalletBoyz won the National Dance Award for Best Independent Company and are continuing to expand their repertoire and explore new areas of dance.

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November 10 Connaught Theatre, Worthing theatres@adur-worthing.gov.uk 01903 206206 www.worthingtheatres.co.uk THE FORMER lead singer of the popular English contemporary folk band Bellowhead will be coming to Worthing for one night only to mark the release of his latest album.

Jon Boden's third studio album entitled Afterglow is his first new release since leaving Bellowhead last year.

As part of this solo leg of his tour audiences can enjoy a close-up, intimate performance showcasing Jon's infectious new material in a high-octane, very personal show.

Using fiddle, guitar, concertina and his trade mark stomp box, Jon also draws on material from throughout his 15-year career.

THis will include hits from his Bellowhead days as well as selections from his A Folk Song a Day project in which he wrote a new song for every day between 2010-2011.

Fans of Jon and Bellowhead will be in their element with this stripped-back performance featuring some of his best loved works.

For those not familiar with Jon's work, this could introduce them to a whole new style of music they might not have realised they enjoy.

Tickets cost £21.50

"Lovers of folk music shouldn't miss this intimate show with experienced musician Jon Boden."

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Annie Get Your Gun November 16-18 Alexandra Theatre, Bognor Regis 01243 861010 www.alexandratheatre.co.uk TALENTED students from the University of Chichester are proud to present their latest production, the 1946 Broadway show Annie Get Your Gun. Based on the life of historical figure Annie Oakley, this Irving Berlin classic musical has been captivating audiences in the UK for 90 years.

When Annie joins Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, she eclipses the main male attraction - Frank Butler.

He hightails it to join a rival show, in spite of having fallen in love with her, and ends up pitted against her in a final shootout.

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Will Annie decide between her love for shooting and her love for Frank?

Set to one of Berlin's most beloved scores, this show features such musical classics as There’s No Business Like Show Business, You Can’t Get a Man With a Gun and Anything You Can Do that everyone is familiar with.

THis production is staged by the Level 5 Musical THeatre Triple THreat Company whose previous sell-out shows have included Carousel, Cinderella and Half A Sixpence and they aim to make this show their best yet.

Don't miss your chance to see the show that has spawned film and television versions and countless tours and revivals.

Student tickets cost £8. Concessions are £12 and full price admission is £14.

"Journey to the Wild West in this classic Broadway musical inspired by the life of Annie Oakley."

November 11 Chichester Inn, West Street, Chichester 07540 101125 www.facebook.com/QuackersComedy

"Go quackers for this comedy marathon in aid of Children in Need."

IN AID of Children in Need, the Comedy Quackathon is coming to THe Chichester Inn. THis eight-hour comedy marathon, starting at 3pm, is sure to have something for everyone, including fun, games, prizes and surprises.

After 5pm various stand-up comedians will take to the stage and a programme meant mainly for adults (children will have to be accompanied).

Organiser Lucy Budge was excited to raise as much money as possible for the charity.

She said: "Please come and support this event, and get your giggle on for a great cause.

"Children in Need have asked us to go and speak about what we've done on the night of their national show, and it would be marvellous to have great news to tell them!

"I'm really looking forward to seeing this event come together.

"We have some brilliantly talented comedy acts giving up their time for the Quackathon. I'm hopeful that we'll raise lots of money for a wonderful cause!"

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Think pink, so says Jan! 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.

They serve fresh food from MondaySaturday 12pm-6.30pm.

Their homely Sunday roast dinners are available from 12pm-2.30pm and diners have the option of beef, pork, lamb or turkey

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all at the extremely good price of £5.45 for a small portion and £7.75 for a regular size.

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

here though!

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!"

So why not pay the Royal Oak a visit?

There really is something for everyone to enjoy.

For more information about the Royal Oak or to make a booking call 01243 821002.

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

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

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

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

We cater for all…

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

I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON! Jan (Landlady) FOOD SERVED MONDAY - SATURDAY MIDDAY - 6.30PM ROAST DINNERS SERVED SUNDAY’S MIDDAY-2.30PM

Christmas at The Lion Deep fried brie with cranberry compote Homemade chicken liver pate with toast Baked Portabello mushrooms with blue cheese and chutney Farmhouse country soup (v) ~~~~~~~~~ Roasted Sussex turkey with all the trimmings Slow roasted pork belly with sausage meat stuffing Poached salmon with hollandaise sauce and new potatoes Roasted vegetable & greens pasty with ratatouille and salad (v) ~~~~~~~~~ Christmas pudding with brandy sauce Chocolate caramel brownie Lemon meringue pie Crème caramel Selection of ice cream ~~~~~~~~~ Coffee and mince pies to finish

2 Courses £15 | 3 Courses £20

THE LION HALL & WO ODHOUSE HOME COOKED FOOD LUNCHTIME & EVENINIG NYETIMBER LANE, PAGHAM, BOGNOR REGIS, PO21 3JX  EMAIL: THELIONPAGHAM@AOL.CO.UK  TEL: 01243 262149

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Friday, November 3, 2017

It's all white to live well for less with these wines Martin Lury Our very own bon vivant gets to grips with all the best buys

SAINSBURY'S is my port of call this week and I commenced by seeking out white wines which could accompany fish or seafood.

I duly selected two different types of Muscadet and the first one, a Réserve De La Verdière Muscadet, was on sale for

£5.50.

Muscadet is made from the somewhat obscure grape variety of Melon de Bourgogne and has become almost a forgotten wine and it could be that the public are no longer used to wines that taste this tart, for ordinary Muscadet is like a sharp squeeze of lemon and is a good accompaniment to fish and chips and all forms of shellfish.

Pale lemon in colour, a nose of pear drops, lemon and apple and a crisp and dry wine best served chilled and ideally drunk with des fruits de mer.

My second selection , priced at £7.75, was that of a 2016 Château de La Pierre Côtes de Grandlieu Muscadet sur Lie and sur Lie means that the wine should have added complexity from being aged on its lees, the yeast residues left over from fermentation.

THis wine comes from one of the better Muscadet areas and failed to disappoint with intense notes of stewed fruit and a most refreshing pear flavour from 50-year-old vines and is an elegant and well structured example of the genre.

My third selection was that of a 2014 Signé Bourgogne Montagny priced at a reduced £8.50 and pale green gold in colour with lemon and mineral notes on the palate and a touch of flint and a hint of creaminess.

My fourth white wine selection was that of an English variety , namely the 2016 Chapel Down Flint Dry at an offer price of £9 and a veritable gem resembling a steely Chardonnay with good minerality on the finish and this is the best vintage

thus far - one you ought to try.

My last white wine selection was the 2016 Les 3 Tourelles Pouilly - Fumé from the Loire for £13.00 and this turned out to be classic Pouilly - Fumé with that delightful smokiness and refreshing notes of gooseberry and citrus - an elegant and perfectly - balanced wine.

Browsing through the red wine selection, I initially espied a Carta Roja 2010 Grand Reservada for the princely sum of £5.50 and this wine proved to be pleasingly soft with smooth vanilla and plum flavours to the fore and underlying wood tones - a bargain at this low price.

For a supplementary outlay of £1.50, the 2011 Barón De Las Viñas Rioja Reserva is classic Rioja with an abundance of cherry flavour, oaky vanilla notes and

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difficulty: medium

total time: 30 mins

total time: 1h 10 mins

Sweet potato, chicken and ginger soup

Method

INGREDIENTS

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Vegetable oil, for frying 1 onion, finely chopped 1 celery stick, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp ground coriander 30g fresh ginger, finely chopped 500g sweet potatoes, cut into 1cm cubes 500ml fresh chicken stock 200g cooked chicken, shredded 3 tbsp Greek yogurt, to serve Fresh coriander, to serve 1 lime, juiced, to serve

Yet another good - value Argentinian Malbec.

For an expenditure of £12 the D.V Catena 2015 Malbec is stunningly smooth and subtle, hitting your taste buds with its black fruits, spiced by black pepper added to hints of vanilla culminating in a long velvety finish Quel délice!

My last purchase was that of a 2013 La Terrasse de La Garde Pessac - Léognan for £13, a ruby coloured red with a complex nose releasing woody and fruity scents and sporting a long finish.

A bientôt!

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difficulty: easy

serves: 2

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a peppery finish and a good buy at this price!

Next I located a 2016 Graffigna Malbec Reserve priced at £7.50 and this winery was founded in 1870 by Italian immigrant Santiago Graffigna in San Juan. Malbec historically was brought to Argentina from Bordeaux by a French agronomist who saw great potential in the foothills of the Andes mountains.

THis Malbec is characterised by a dark purple red colour with violet hues and flavours of ripe red berries, sweet spices with a hint of black pepper, ripe tannins and vanilla on the finish.

1. Heat a glug of vegetable oil in a large saucepan.

Add 1 finely chopped onion and 1 finely chopped celery stick, then fry for 5 minutes.

Add 2 crushed garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground coriander and 30g finely chopped fresh ginger. Fry for 2-3 minutes, then add 500g sweet potato, cut into 1cm cubes. Fry for 5 minutes, stirring often.

2.

Add 500ml fresh chicken stock and bring to the boil. Simmer for 25-30 minutes until the sweet potato is tender.

Pour into a blender and whizz to a smooth soup in batches. Return to the pan, add 200g leftover shredded chicken and stir in 3 tbsp Greek yogurt and a handful of roughly chopped fresh coriander.

Season, simmer for 5-10 minutes until hot, then squeeze in the juice of 1 lime. If the soup is too thick, add a splash of boiling water.

serves: 6

INGREDIENTS • 80g dark sea salt chocolate (we like Lindt Touch of Sea Salt), roughly chopped • 200g good quality marzipan • 100g caster sugar • 4 conference pears (unpeeled), quartered and cored • 40g unsalted butter, cut into 1cm cubes • 375g block all-butter puff pastry • Plain flour for dusting • Cream, crème fraîche or ice cream to serve

Marzipan and choc-chip pear tatin

Method 1. Heat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/ gas 7. Knead the chocolate into the marzipan on a clean work surface until the chocolate is evenly distributed, then wrap in cling film and chill in the fridge until needed.

2. Heat a tatin dish or ovenproof frying pan over a medium heat and add the sugar. As the sugar melts, shake the pan occasionally to help it melt evenly. Keep heating the melted sugar until it changes colour and turns into a redbrown caramel – this will take 5-8 minutes.

Keep an eye on it all the time. When the caramel has reached the desired colour, add the pears and butter in an even layer but don’t mix together.

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Cook the pears in the caramel for a minute, then turn off the heat.

3. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured work surface, then use a 26cm plate as a guide to cut out a circle. Roughly tear off and flatten pieces of the chilled chocolate marzipan mix. Scatter them over the pears, then top with the pastry circle, gently tucking it around the fruit. Bake for 30 minutes until the pastry is golden and cooked, and the pears are tender. THe caramel will be bubbling up the sides of the pastry.

4. Leave to cool for 5 minutes, then carefully invert the tatin onto a plate. Serve with cream, crème fraîche or scoops of ice cream.

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    

    

   

     

   

   

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 

  

  

 

    

  

 



    

     

       

    

    



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   

 

     

    

    

   

          

       

   



 

    

 

   

     

   



 

   

   



     

   

   

    

 



 



   

   

  







  

  

   





   





   

    

  



   



    

     

    

    



 

  

      

    

   

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Christmas Pre-drink Party We know that a lot of companies do not have Christmas parties anymore, also it can often be too formal or expensive (or the company they work for will not want or be able to pay out for it anymore).

So we have a solution!!!

We would like to offer any group of regular customers of 6 or more their own Christmas party! If you celebrate with us pre-Christmas or even between Christmas and New Year, to compliment your alcoholic beverages we will include a COMPLIMENTARY plate or tray of sandwiches and mince pies (of course). In addition to this if your booking is between Monday and Friday we are able to offer some hot side orders for an additional fee of ÂŁ2.50 per head. To take advantage of this festive offer or for more information please book with our staff who will be happy to take your booking.

Please give us at least 48 hours notice on bookings

ÂŁ10 minimum per person

Navigator Hotel, 13-14 Marine Dr W, Bognor Regis PO21 2QA | 01243 864844 | www.navigatorhotel.co.uk

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Friday, November 3, 2017

Health &

Well-being

by Denise Kelly

Play fair this Christmas by giving presents with a heart THE CLOCKS have gone back, and the nights are getting darker. Halloween is over and the countdown to Christmas is on...but maybe, you could think about the products you are actually buying this year and the way they were made or grown, or where it comes from and the process it's been through to get under your Christmas tree!

When you see the Fairtrade symbol, how much thought do you give to it? We can see Fairtrade products on many of our shelves in supermarkets, and shops alike, but do we really understand the meaning behind it or what it signifies?

Fairtrade products can range from tea, coffee, flowers, gold, chocolate, bananas, skin care products, clothes and home goods and what it means is those items are produced according to rigorous social, environmental, and economic standards, so you, the consumer, can make a difference in the lives of workers all over the world with every product you purchase.

In summary, Fairtrade helps ensure basic human rights for farmers and workers around the world.

THere are a few organisations that help promote Fairtrade practices, each of which takes a slightly different approach.

Fairtrade globally requires each product to be made, grown, or harvested under safe and sanitary working conditions. THat translates to access to health care, protection from harassment and discrimination, and no child or forced labour, in addition to more than 200 other criteria.

In many of the impoverished nations where Fairtrade producers work, these fundamental rights sadly aren’t guaranteed, but things are improving every year since such organisations have been set up, which is why it is important for

THe workers get together and vote democratically on how to use the money to best address their greatest needs and improve their community. THis means it’s up to them, not a brand or non-profit, to decide how to dedicate the funds.

Voting for and implementing projects like this allows producers to take charge of their futures in a direct, tangible way.

Some projects that communities have created using these funds include college scholarships for children and adults, housing, computer set-ups, English classes, and cervical cancer screenings and treatments for women.

One group of 2,000 Fairtrade cocoa farmers in the Ivory Coast voted to build new schools and teacher housing for under-served areas and establish school lunch programmes to spare children in the extended community a two-plus-hour walk home in the middle of the day.

Primary school enrolment jumped from about 65 to 80 per cent the year after these improvements were implemented, laying the foundation for ongoing education for an entire community of children.

All of this sounds amazing in theory, but how do we know producers are following the rules? Fairtrade certifiers regularly check in on their producer partners.

Fairtrade ensures farms, factories, and fisheries meet a rigorous set of standards before they become certified. THen, Fairtrade groups must undergo regular third-party checks.

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Fairtrade also delivers training and programmes to help support long-term, lasting change. THat final part is crucial. While it’s nice to have a complaint system in place, it’s another matter whether farm or factory workers actually know how to use it, safely and securely, in an emergency and that’s where training comes in.

How You Can Help? THe best news is you don't have to overhaul your shopping habits. With supermarkets and shops all over the UK, and all over the world, Fairtrade products have never been easier to find and you can literally build a better world every time you buy one of these products.

Look out for the Fairtrade sign and make that it's your product of choice, not just this Christmas, but every time you shop! Small changes can have a big impact.

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Denise also runs a juice company 'Juice It' that makes and delivers healthy juices and smoothies. She is involved with motivational talks, conferences and corporate events regarding health all over the world and believes that knowledge is power and, ultimately, health is your only wealth!

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Fairtrade producers are being educated to follow eco-friendly practices that protect the natural environment

us to understand and support as much as we can.

Around the world, many farmers follow agricultural practices that can harm the surrounding land, such as deforestation, erosion, or the use of harmful toxins.

Fairtrade producers are being educated to follow eco-friendly practices that protect the natural environment, including proper waste disposal, reforestation, and water conservation.

Also, not only does the Fairtrade organisation ensure the people who make the products are paid fairly, equally, and on time, but they also put extra cash directly into the hands of workers as something called community development funds.

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Community News & Views Sir, I bring to your attention the recently completed works to impose restrictions on the eastern end of Fish Lane where it becomes Marine Drive West, pictured below.

THe build out forces any cyclist to pull out to the right into a much reduced width of road right within the motorised traffic stream.

THere should have been a reasonable width of carriageway maintained to the left of the sign, even if that meant a slightly smaller sign, to allow cycles to continue without having to make a significant turn into a narrowed traffic stream.

THey could have been taken through with almost no deviation from a straight route and clear of traffic at this point.

THe Promenade is after all a shared road to help cyclists get along away from busy traffic roads yet this impediment to safe and easy cycling is imposed without any thought of the alternative and safer ways of dealing with traffic calming whilst looking to maintain or preferably improve the safety of cyclists without reducing the availability of road for motor vehicles.

I write as a retired head of transport planning in an office of a major British consultancy who has retired to this location on the south coast.

I worry about the way works are undertaken in and around our new home location of Bognor Regis. It seems there is little or no transport planning awareness now within the county council and, equally, little or no thought by the district or other councils of accessibility for those with mobility issues.

Michael Hampton Seabrook Close, Aldwick

Sir, I AM APPALLED that such a dangerous road narrowing can have been put in place in Fish Lane, Aldwick, pictured above.

Clearly, no risk assessment was made.

Now that it is in place it is all too clear that it is incredibly dangerous for a mix of cyclist and vehicles travelling from the west going east.

THis is because it is not until the driver has turned the left bend in the road, where cyclists must pull out to follow the narrowed roadway, that the driver passing the cyclist must suddenly realise that there isn't room for them and the cyclist and doesn't have time to take avoiding action.

THis compares with going east to west on a straight road when there is more time for drivers to judge that for about 100 metres they must slow and follow cyclists through the narrow roadway.

THe phrase 'using cyclists to slow down traffic' is very apt but to rely on drivers avoiding cyclists is just too dangerous.

In Chichester's West Street, a cycle route was established next to the kerb. THe present Fish Lane must be altered to give the same protection.

One must ask why wasn't this done at Fish Lane. Has someone slipped up badly? Alteration must be made immediately.

Cyclists are already mounting the footpath to avoid the danger to them from cars while endangering pedestrians.

I hope that helps the case for immediate action.

David Crook, Aldwick

MORE than £30,000 has been raised for hospices by a company with branches in Bognor Regis and Chichester.

THe third Help for Hospices week staged by Covers timber and builders' merchants exceeded its target thanks to the generosity of everyone who took part and the firm.

Chairman Rupert Green said: "We're delighted to have raised so much for this important cause, and I thank all our customers, staff and hospice representatives who have helped to make this achievement possible.

Mr Green announced the occasion's success after actor Christopher Timothy, pictured above centre, chose the winning ticket in the grand prize draw at Covers Home Ideas in Chichester.

Representatives from six of the 11 hospices, who have benefited from the week, in September, were present.

THe week began with a mouth-wateringly good

PAPER MAKING was explained to members of Bognor Regis Art Society, pictured above.

Tim Patterson, from THe Two Rivers Paper Company, provided a fascinating insight into how to make rag paper.

His short talk about the history of the material was followed by a - very damp demonstration. He explained his raw material was pure imported cotton, though paper can be produced from

start, with all the company's depots taking part in the Great Builders' Bake-Off. Volunteers from St Wilfrid's Hospice in Chichester joined Covers staff at their depot in the city to sell an array of delicious homemade cakes and biscuits.

Fifties and Sixties era entertainer and St Wilfrid's supporter Dawn Gracie was on hand to judge the contest, which was won by wonderful butterfly sponge.

Fundraising for St Wilfrid's continued two days later with the sale of bacon rolls.

THroughout the week, Covers donated £5 for each registered customer who made a purchase.

THe company also donated £20,000 towards the total.

Alisa Lakeman-Ford, from St Wilfrid's fundraising department, said: "We are tremendously grateful for the time, energy and money committed by Covers to help us provide our vital services and make such a difference to the lives of local people."

cotton rags by bashing them with a large hammer. Anyone hoping for a quiet afternoon was rudely woken!

Tim explained and showed the effect of watercolour paint on different quality papers.

THe society meets at least monthly during the year, except August, and exhibits in Arundel and Bognor Regis.

THe next meeting will be on November 11. More details from Sue Harrington at Artisan2015@aol.com

TIMEBANKING is bring re-launched in Bognor Regis.

THe way of people sharing skills with others in their community and be rewarded with it by hours and minutes is the subject of a special evening next week.

THe Aldingbourne Trust, which managees the initiative in the town, is hosting the session from 7pm-9pm on Tuesday at its premises of Number 73 in Aldwick Road.

THe evening will be based on a speed dating theme where individuals will be paired up briefly to share what skills they have and what skills they are looking for.

Each discussion will be strictly timed before a bell sounds and individuals move on to the next table.

THe idea is to meet as many people and make as many connections as possible.

Existing timebank members will be welcome as well as anyone who is interested in finding out more. Refreshments will also be available.

Since the trust has taken control of the project, 34 people have joined the timebank in Bognor Regis and more than 350 hours have been exchanged.

Lisa Palmer, the trust's community solutions manager, said: "Timebanking is a great way to meet people and make friends.

"It is about giving and receiving, so everyone benefits.

Everyone's time is equal and everyone can contribute. It's very inclusive.

"THis evening event aims to get timebanking back on track and raise community awareness of a really beneficial community initiative."

For every hour a person gives to the timebank providing a service for another participant, they will receive one time credit. THat can be exchanged when they need something from another member.

THe scheme is free to join and does not affect benefits. THere is no regular commitment, most timebank exchanges are one-offs and provide the support that money often can't buy.

THe exchanges that can happen include gardening, teaching knitting, computer help, budgeting help, lifts to appointments, cake baking, taking items to the tip, car washing or simply having a cup of coffee and a chat.

FATHER CHRISTMAS will again be touring the Bognor Regis area this year.

He has joined with his friends at Bognor Hotham Rotary Club to take his brightly lit Christmas sleigh around the town's streets and larger stores in the weeks leading up to the big day.

Rotary club press officer Brian Clarke said: "Everyone enjoys these colourful outings, pictured above, and the Rotary Club of Bognor Hotham wish to thank the public for their support which enables the club to offer aid and financial help to those in serious need in the local community."

Father Christmas' timetable, weather permitting, is: December 3 - Downview, Felpham, 4.30-7.30pm; December 4 - Rose Green, Aldwick 5.45-8pm; December 6 - Aldwick East, 5.45-8pm; December 7 - Flansham Park, 5.45-8pm; December 8 - Roundle Estate, Felpham, 5.45-8pm; December 9 - B&Q and M&S stores, Shripney Road, daytime; December 10 - Collyer Avenue/Newtown Avenue, 4.30-7.30pm; December 11 Middleton West, 5.45-8pm; December 12 - Aldwick Felds, 5.458pm; December 13 - Glenwood Estate, 5.45-8pm; December 14 - Aldwick West, 5.45-8pm; December 15 - Blakes Mead, Felpham - 5.45-8pm; December 16 - North Bersted, 4.307.30pm; December 18 - B&Q and M&S stores, Shripney Road; December 20 - Bersted Park, 5.45-8pm; December 21, 22 and 23 - Tesco store, Shripney Road, daytime; and December 24 Jordan Brothers, Rose Green, 9am-1pm.

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Town suffered deaths and injuries in war Air raids caused destruction and damage on long-suffering residents AS WE once again reach the annual Remembrance Sunday, we are asked to remember what our troops gave for us during the war. THe images we see are often of worldwide conflicts, which for many are too remote to give any tangible meaning to the phrase ‘Lest we forget'.

When I wrote a previous article earlier this year on the war a younger friend asked me, “What happened in Bognor Regis? How did the war affect the people or the town?”

Firstly, I thought we could look at the town’s more visual memories of war. THe Bognor Cenotaph, for most residents today, is seen outside the town hall and records the names of those Bognorians lost in the conflict.

However, did you know the Cenotaph, which originated from 1919, actually used to be in West Street, at a site near to the entrance of the Methodist Church, opposite THe Hatters public house in the Queensway? THere are a number of other memorials, including the plaque in the old post office and a small group of graves in the local cemetery as well as a memorial in the Bognor Regis hospital.

As to the effect of the Second World War on Bognor Regis, today we can see little evidence if we compare the town to places like Coventry or Plymouth - my home town, which have been almost completely rebuilt.

However, in Bognor Regis over 3,000 homes were damaged as a result of bombing and 238 ‘high explosive’ bombs were dropped.

THe Bognor Regis Observer printed a report on October 7, 1944, headed 'Bognor’s Battle scars are many'. THis detailed much of the action seen by the residents within the Bognor Operational Area of the Civil Defence, covering a period from September, 1939 to October, 1944.

Apparently, during this period of the war, there were 1,291 air alerts, 58 houses completely demolished and 374 people had to be rehoused. THere were also 33 people killed and 251 injured.

Within the town, the area that appears to have suffered the most attacks was that surrounding the gas works in Shripney Road. THis culminated in a German bomber actually smashing into one of the gasholders.

THe first bombing of the war was at Knight’s Corner, near the library, and on September 27, 1940, by 15 bombs which fell at Highland Avenue and Sherwood Road, resulting in one person being killed and a number of houses sustaining damaged.

According to a report in the Observer, stick bombs fell in April, 1941, on an area between Hillsboro Road and the station, presumably in what is now Annadale Avenue. THis

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resulted in a piece of rail line from the blast ending up in Victoria Drive! Sadly, in this raid, three people were killed.

In August, 1942, a 1,000-kilo bomb had a direct hit on houses in Sudley Road and also around the area of Burnham Gardens and Sturges Road. Nine people were killed and many others injured. During this month bombs were also dropped on the Aldwick Bay Estate and Felpham. In December, 1942, over 500 homes were damaged on one day when attacks took place between Victoria Drive and Havelock Road, with two people being killed and 43 being injured.

Local residents felt the effects of the war in other ways; one fisherman was fined £2 in 1942 for failing to 'immobilise a fishing boat'. THe police remarked that, although this appeared to be a trivial incident, it was serious because it would have provided an easy 'get-away' for a number of German prisoners who had recently escaped.

I have recently come across a collection of Bognor papers from the 1940s and found a number of – to me – surprising facts. I understand and fully realise the importance of the 'blackout', what I did not realise was that it was possible for these residents who were found guilty of breaching the ‘blackout’ laws to have their names, addresses and the amount of the fine to be printed in the local press; such as on Saturday, February 13, 1943, when the report included Crescent Road £1, THe Steyne £1, Orchard Way 5s., Gossamer Lane, 10s. I have omitted the residents' names. THe Bognor magistrates apparently met weekly on a THursday for the purpose of imposing these fines.

In February, 1943, a number of bombs fell

in Albert Road, the Merchant Taylor’s School and the Pavilion, causing considerable damage there and in the shops. Five people were killed and 65 injured.

According to this report in the Observer of October, 1944, the last raid in Bognor Regis took place on August 27, 1944, when a flying bomb came to rest in a section of ground between Shelley Road and Tennyson Road, as a result of this explosion one person died.

As part of the war effort, a number of residents became involved in National Savings initiatives. THe Bognor Regis Saving Committee was committed to achieving various targets for Warship Week - Wings for Victory week etc., which involved raising £120,000 for a Corvette or £150,000 for the cost of 30 Typhoon planes.

We will never be able to appreciate the feelings of residents, when they read the words of the savings committee chairman in 1943, when appealing for funds for Wings for Victory week, as he said: “After nearly four years of war, we have suffered no privations worth mentioning. Even if we have to do without luxuries, and perhaps some necessities, the sacrifice is worthwhile.

Bognor Regis must not fail to attain its target.”

THis, of course, does not detail all the events that took place and does not fully address the effects these incidents had on the people of the town.

THe arrival of the troops to be stationed here, the arrival of the evacuees, the German prisoners in the vicinity, the food and petrol rationing, possibly had more of an immediate impact on the residents of the town. However, the war did come to an end and the people rejoiced.

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Purple and Greens seek four on the PostSport trot after taming Heathens at home BOGNOR RFC will hope to find their sea legs as they cross the Solent looking for their fourth win in a row.

THe Purple and Greens sit third in Hampshire One, just one point off top spot after a 33-21 home win over Fareham Heathens.

It was far from a convincing show for Billy Toone and Lee Balchin's side with a series of defensive errors making the score closer than perhaps it should have been.

THey will be looking to rectify that tomorrow when they visit bottom-side Ventnor in the league (2.30pm).

Bognor started the match against their near neighbours well, flying full back Pat Gains crossing for a score.

THe home side's pack then started to dominate and after a big gain from Number 8 Joshua Burgess, Joshua Riggall comfortably crossed the whitewash for 14-0.

Fareham did come back into it but Burgess released skipper Shane Stevens who touched down to restore the 14-point lead.

But the visitors from across the county boundary began to take advantage of some sloppy defensive play, drawing level after two scores of their own.

It took a little bit of magic from winger Jack Hornibrook to break the deadlock, evading his opposite number to put the Purple and Green five points in front.

THen the diminutive flyer added a second shortly after with fly half Dave Sweeney adding the extras to seal the 33-21 victory.

Toone said after the match: "THere's a lot to work on and we need to improve if we're going to be successful this season." *A benefit dinner takes place tonight (Friday) at Hampshire Avenue to raise money for Paul Curtis.

Last year saw Paul, who joined the club in the 1970s, suffered a life-changing injury as a result of a mountain bike accident.

A fundraising appeal for ÂŁ50,000 is well underway for the former Bishop Luffa pupil who played for Harlequins and England under-19s.

About 150 people will attend tonight's fundraising dinner, including several exEngland internationals such as Micky Skinner, Peter Winterbottom, Mike Teague and Paul Ackford.

THis follows a sponsored cycle ride for Paul in September which took place from the club.

CROSS COUNTRY: Scores of Chichester Runners are set to continue their good start to the season as the Sussex Cross Country League moves on to Bexhill next week. Chi's women's side lead the way in division one after a strong showing at the season opener at Goodwood.

Meanwhile, the men's team led by talisman James Baker lead division two by more than 100 points. Among the record turnout at the Goodwood event, host club Chichester Runners also had their highest for a single event with no less than 92 competitors ranging from under-11s right through to seniors and veterans.

As well as having some high individual placings, the teams featured in the top three in ten of the 14 age categories.

f Bognor secure line-out ball against Fareham

f Full back Pat Gains starts the scoring for the Purple and Greens in the 33-21 victory over the Heathens

Chi must improve for in-form Cornish

f Aaron Davies crashes over for a Blues try

CHICHESTER RFC's super start to the season is set to be put to the test - as they take on tough opponents without one of their key players.

THe Blues face one of their fiercest challenges of the year so far when they welcome a confident London Cornish tomorrow (2.30pm). THe visitors are fifth in London Division One South - two places below Chi - but, like the Oaklands Park team, have won four of their past five.

Scott Ashley's side go into the match without fly half Henry Anscombe as he jets off for a long stay in Australia.

But the remaining Blues will be full of confidence after chalking up their fourth consecutive away win in a mixed performance at Chobham, which resulted in a 39-29 victory.

Club spokesman Roger Gould said: "Chi were well in control in the first half thanks to their dominant forwards and earned their regular try bonus after 32 minutes.

"But it was different after the interval

when the hosts gained their own bonus in a commendable fightback against the odds.

"THe Blues had more driving power to get the tries when it mattered but the backs had an off day and were unable to make deep penetration."

Chi made six changes for the trip to Surrey including a different front row of Kyran Richter, Dane Gingell and Phil Veltom, while young Ben Heber made his debut at full back.

Blues were quick out of the blocks with a forward drive leading to scrum half Harry Seaman pressing down. Further tries from winger Cameron Hopkins, Chris Johnson, flanker Aaron Davies and hooker Gingell put Chi into a 29-10 lead at the break.

But, into the second period, and the home side fought back, outscoring the Blues in the second period. Scores from Davies and Seaman maintained a healthy cushion, though, to secure the 39-29 win. But there's plenty to improve on when the Cornish come visiting.

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DARTS: Gary Blackwood's sterling performance was in vain as THe Legends were edged out by Aldingbourne Mavericks in week three of the Bognor Friday Benevolent Darts League.

Here are the results in full: DIVISION ONE - Newtown Amity 13 Aldwick Legion 7; Aldingbourne Mavericks 12 THe Legends 11; Claremont 8 Friary 'Z' 11; Hunston Hares - bye. MAN OF THE MATCH - Gary Blackwood (Legends) 17 & 24 darts [24.25 av] - 1st leg 72 left in 18 darts; Micky Rowland (Friary 'Z') 21 & 24 darts [22.27 av]; Alex Norgett (Newtown Amity) 18 & 25 darts [23.30 av] 180s Conner O'Hara (Legends) x1; Ben Lubbe (Aldingbourne Mavericks) x1. HIGH OUT SHOTS - Conner O'Hara (Legends) 96; Micky Rowland (Friary 'Z') 88 DIVISION TWO - Royal Oak 13 Richmond 'B' 8; QE2 Galleon 16 Chi Snooker Club 8; Friary 'D' 11 BRSA Ravens 10; Lamb Steyne - bye. MAN OF THE MATCH - Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club) 19 & 25 darts [22.77 av]; Dave Wingate (Friary 'D') 23 & 25 darts [19.24 av]- 2nd leg 2 left in 30 darts; Martin Grainger (Royal Oak) 27 & 28 darts [18.22 av]. HIGH OUT SHOTS Mark H Todd (BRSA Ravens) 94; Richard Pennells (QE2 Galleon) 74 DIVISION THREE - Wheatsheaf 9 Newtown 'C' 12; Richmond Rebels 8 Pagham Cricket Club 14; BRSA Jokers 16 ASC 6; Friary 'C' - bye. MAN OF THE MATCH - Warren Downing (Newtown 'C') 30 & 34 darts [15.66 av]; Lucann Forden (Pagham Cricket Club) 23 & 28 darts [19.65 av]; Joe Osman (BRSA Jokers) 20 & 23 darts [20.25 av] - 1st leg 25 left in 30 darts. HIGH OUT SHOTS - Doreen Hayler (Richmond Rebels) 115; Ian Kewin (Newtown 'C') 100; Joe Osman (BRSA Jokers) 87; Mick Deadman (ASC) 80

SHORT MAT BOWLS: Chichester's Infinity short mat bowls club kicked off the season with a 58-23 victory over Bury-based THe Martlets in the countywide Division One. On mat one, Chris Jeffery, Steve Payne, Chris Page and Richard Jeffery won 348, while on mat two John Simms, Steve Jeffery, Jack Rollings and Charlotte Rollings won 24-11, scoring 11 shots on the last three ends.

Infinity's next league game is on Sunday, November 12, at Bognor Goodwoods. Meanwhile, Infinity will be rolling up every Tuesday at 7.30pm at Boxgrove Village Hall.

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Chi City Ladies vow to 'make things right' after Devon defeat

f Chi equalise against Eastbourne United

Jones aiming for team goals CHICHESTER City sharpshooter Scott Jones has finally found one goal he does not want to net.

After a slow start, the Lillywhites' number nine found his form, firing 12 goals in September to propel the Oaklands Park side up the SCFL Premier table.

But a lean streak has followed - and despite, just once in six matches in October, Chi still sit second in the league.

With a trip to third-place and likely title challengers Haywards Heath tomorrow (3pm) and a league cup match at home to bogey side Newhaven at home on Tuesday (7.45pm), this week will be crucial to City's ambitions this term. But the striker maintains that his focus is on the team rather than breaking any scoring target.

Speaking to the club website, Jones said: "I have no goals as such, I'll just carry on as I go.

Like last year, I didn’t have any goals. I didn’t set myself any targets at all.

"I just play every game as it comes and hope to win - see how it goes, see what happens."

Chi held on to their unbeaten home record and pushed themselves into second place

in the league after a battling 1-1 draw at home to Eastbourne United on Saturday.

After falling behind on the half-hour mark, Chi spurned a number of chances to equalise.

But Tafadzwa 'Fuzz' Kanjanda came on in an inspired second half substitution by manager Miles Rutherford, and levelled with just over ten minutes left.

THat was followed up by a 3-2 win against SCFL Division One Ringmer in the third round of the RUR Cup, Josh Clack Ruben French and Dan Hegarty getting the goals.

THey will need more wins if they are to match last season's third place finish in the SCFL Premier, behind champions Shoreham and tomorrow's opponents, Haywards Heath.

Jones scored more than 30 last campaign. But this year the striker believes it will a lot tougher for Chi to achieve the promotion dream.

He said: "I think this year’s a bit different. Last year you could sort of see the top teams around you and we knew we had some hard ones and we had some easier teams.

"THis year I think there’s going to be a lot of teams up there and it’s going to be tough."

f Scott Jones (l) appeals for a late winner

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CHICHESTER City Ladies striker Cherelle Khassal believes her side will 'learn and move on' after suffering a surprise 3-1 defeat to lower league Plymouth Argyle.

THe Oaklands Park side have adapted to life in the FA Women's Premier League South well after securing promotion last year.

But their nearest challengers last term inflicted a wound on Matt Wright's side, condemning them to a 3-1 defeat in the league cup. Jade Widdows scored the Chi goal on a heavy surface in the Devon countryside.

But Argyle proved clinical in front of goal to dump Wright's charges out of the competition at the first stage.

After the match, Khassal said: "Bad day today.

We learn and we move on. It's frustrating but it's how you come back from this. We go again this week and make things right."

Chi return to league action on Sunday, travelling to West Drayton to play second bottom Queens Park Rangers (2pm). THe hosts have won just one game all term but have a strong pedigree at this level. But Chi, who sit sixth in the 12-team division, will want to build on a solid start to football at a higher level.

f Chi City's Jade Widdows nets at Plymouth Argyle

Returning Simmonds lifts Lions Ne

FOUR goals in two games from Dan Simmonds ensured a welcome return to form for Pagham.

THe Lions have struggled in recent weeks, winning just once in October before Saturday's clash with Eastbourne Town.

But striker Simmonds, who returned to Nyetimber Lane after a spell with Wick and Isthmian South side Shoreham, ensured Pagham came away with a 2-0 victory from a trip to one of the SCFL Premier's form sides.

THat was followed by a 3-2 home win against AFC Uckfield Town in the third round of the

RUR Cup. Two early goals from Simmonds, along with a Joe Kilhams strike, put the Lions three up within 20 minutes. THe visitors fought back but it was not enough to deny Pagham a place in the next round.

Next up for the Lions, who now sit eighth in SCFL Premier, is a home league match against Hassocks tomorrow (3pm). THat is followed by a Sussex Senior Cup clash against Southern Counties East League Premier side Crowborough Athletic on Tuesday under the lights at Nyetimber Lane (7.30pm).

f Pagham defeated AFC Uckfield 3-2 on Tuesday | pic: R Smith

In SCFL Division One, Selsey will be looking to follow up their first league win in nearly two months with another three points at home to title challengers Little Common tomorrow (3pm).

Steve Bailey's side chalked up a 2-0 victory away at Oakwood last weekend, Ryan Chittock and Jake Goulding getting the goals.

THat was the Blues' first victory in the league since the start of September and lifts them to fifth. But they are set for a much sterner test tomorrow when they welcome the league leaders to the High Street Ground.

THat is followed by a trip to SCFL Premier team Haywards Heath Town in the second round of the Sussex Senior Cup on Tuesday (7.45pm).

In SCFL Division Two, Sidlesham will hope to bounce back from their first league defeat of the season away at second bottom Clymping tomorrow (2pm).

Daren Pearce's side suffered a setback last weekend when league leaders Roffey inflicted a 2-1 reverse on them with two second half strikes. THe Sids are now six points behind the top spot in fourth and will be looking to get back on track in the match at Littlehampton's St Flora's Sportsfield tomorrow.

Meanwhile, Bosham suffered their third defeat in a row after a 4-2 loss at Rottingdean Village. THe Robins welcome Cowfold to Walton Lane tomorrow (2pm) eager to return to winning ways.

Pool players rack up national wins in cup BOGNOR'S pool players made a splash on their first appearance on the national stage.

An interleague squad made up of players from across the area travelled to Norfolk and the home of the cue sport to represent Sussex in the national knockout cup.

Bognor arrived in Great Yarmouth in a confident mood after the start of the local world rules league.

THey were drawn in an a group with seasoned teams Cambridge and Accrington, as well as fellow newcomers Bicester B. Bognor got off to a flying start in the group beating Bicester B comfortably 10-3.

THis meant they had to play Accrington, who had beaten Cambridge, with the winners qualifying for the knockout stages.

Again, Bognor didn't disappoint, winning the first section 7-2 before closing out the match 10-5.

In the knockout stages of the last 64 Bognor were drawn against Midlands-based team 'THe Club'.

THey couldn't recapture their early form and were soundly beaten 10-1.

THis was this team's first venture into national level pool and the tournament should stand them in good stead for future tournaments. THe tournament was won by 'Leicester club 147', the home of world snooker champion Mark Selby.

All details for entering the Bognor Regis World Rules League are on the Facebook page Bognor Regis World Rules pool league.

f Bognor's Interleague Pool Team

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f Bognor celebrate Ibra Sekajja's equaliser in Cornwall against Truro | Pic: Tommy McMillan

Rocks ready to reverse league slump at big spenders Braintree Next Game

BRAINTREE TOWN(A) Tomorrow, 3pm

BOGNOR have all the components needed to reverse their league slump at high-flying Braintree Town.

THat's the view of club officials who are confident the Rocks' long search for a league win will end very soon.

Bognor last tasted victory in the National South back in early September - all of 11 matches ago, which means they sit just outside the relegation places on goal difference.

Despite tomorrow's opponents challenging for a swift return to the National League, those at Nyewood Lane believe Jack Pearce's squad is starting to show the quality and physical presence needed to rack up points at this level.

Even with the Essex side sitting fourth in the division, there is a positive mood in the camp, a belief that the poorest run of form since the club was relegated from the Isthmian Premier in 2011 will soon be reversed.

Now competing at step two, everyone at the club will take heart from the display at Truro City last week.

THe White Tigers are set to steal national headlines this weekend when the Cornish outfit play Charlton Athletic in the first round of the FA Cup. But Bognor gave a performance fitting of that famous competition, pressing from the first minute and putting the playoff contenders under real pressure.

After falling behind against the run of play, a strong shot from Ibra Sekajja just before the break secured a point for Pearce's side.

It could have been even more for Bognor as debutant striker Ferdinand Takyi had an effort ruled out for offside with ten minutes remaining.

THe 100 or so Bognor fans who did make the long trip made sure to take time to remember Rocks' supporter Ryan Purvis, who died suddenly last week.

A series of green and white flares were set off in the match with images posted later on social media with the hashtag #PyroForPurvis.

Some of the gloss of that performance in Cornwall came off in midweek when the Rocks were disappointingly defeated in the second round of the Sussex Senior Cup against a strong Crawley Town team.

Bognor proved to be more than a match for the League Two team, who are led by former Champions League winner Harry Kewell.

Ollie Pearce came off the bench to grab a well-taken goal - but it was not enough to prevent a 3-1 loss.

THe Rocks could receive a welcome boost for tomorrow's trip to Essex with skipper Sami ElAbd on the verge of returning from an injury.

THe central defender returned to full training this week.

He will undergo fitness tests prior to the Braintree match before a decision is made.

Rocks' new boys raring to go ROCKS' fans were told it could take a little time. But it finally appears as though the team at Nyewood Lane have put together a squad capable of competing at National South level.

Life back at step two has not been easy for the Bognor faithful, with fans seeing their side go 11 games without a win in the league.

But the Rocks squad has changed a lot since that last victory against Sussex rivals Whitehawk back under the fading summer sun. THree new additions to the squad made an impact on that long road trip to Truro City last weekend.

Ibra Sekajja - a man many Rocks fans will be familiar with after his exploits with long-term nemesis side Dulwich Hamlet - got on the scoresheet with a powerful shot to temporarily tame the White Tigers.

THere was also a solid display from big target man Ferdinand Takyi, who is back in England after a spell in Germany. Word from the Rocks camp is that his physical presence is already having an impact.

Another Truro debutant was 20-year-old left back Archie Edwards, who is on loan from Charlton Athletic, where he is captain of their under-23s. He's described as having a 'fearless mind', something that will come in useful in the coming weeks.

f Rocks new boy Takyi runs at the Truro defence

I START off this week with some bad news personally and that's because it looks as though my shoulder is worse that first thought.

When I injured it back in September, I thought it would be six weeks on the sidelines and by this week I would be back in full training.

But a scan this week showed that I will need an operation, which will mean I will be out for a bit longer than I thought.

It's really frustrating for me as, this week, I was back doing all the fitness training with the rest of the team but I just can't join in the contact sessions.

Despite results not going for us on the pitch,everyone is in good spirits.

We have had a few new additions to the squad and, while I will not say it's a matter of time before we go on a good run, we are playing some nice football and we're all confident the results will come.

Tuesday's night match against Crawley Town was proof of where we are at the moment.

We played some good stuff and if it was not for some naive goalkeeping we would have found ourselves well in the game. Even at 1-0 and 2-0 down we were putting the ball in some good areas showing that we were more than a match for a League Two side.

At times, it was probably some of the best football we have played against what was quite a strong Crawley team.

I was surprised to see them play four or five regulars but I'm not sure they are in a position where they could rest people given, like us, they have a small squad. But it was a good occasion to play on a good surface against a league side.

It was a bit annoying playing them so early in the cup but I think this year we are probably not in a position where a long run would benefit us.

As a player you always want to play in big games in the big grounds and when you

find yourself two games away from THe Amex that's a nice distraction.

But, when we are not doing so well in the league and are out of the FA Cup, the Senior Cup can be seen as a bit of an unwelcome distraction taking focus away from the battle of the league.

Having said that, we do not have too many fixtures coming up and when the team has not won for a long time it becomes something that everyone is constantly thinking about.

We did have a lot of time to dwell on where we are on the trip to Truro on Friday.

It was a long trip down to Cornwall but we did it well, heading down there on the Friday night. THat gave the squad a chance to relax, have a swim in the evening and then all come together to have breakfast in the morning before preparing for the game.

Being honest, Truro is no Wembley. It is a bit of a throwback - the pitch is very undulating and boggy, it is everything that we don't like as a club.

But our warm-up was spot on. We knew no one expected us to get anything and we all thought there was no reason why we couldn't get a point.

Watching from the sidelines, our pressing off the ball was much better. We had 11 people working their socks off to win the ball back and having that breeds a bit of confidence.

I hope there will be more of that tomorrow when we head to Braintree, who have recently been in the National League.

Every week in this division, we know it will not be an easy game.

THey are a good side and a big club who are coming in off the back of a defeat.

We will do what we can though, looking to stabilise the game early on and then, hopefully, kicking on as the match goes on.

Like any game, if we do what we can do best, I do think we can win.

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