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Calls to use old Post Office SALE DEMANDS have been made for a major building in Bognor Regis town centre to be brought back to life. THe town’s former Post Office has stood empty for a year after the branch was moved into the nearby WH Smith outlet. Its ground floor has since stayed vacant apart from the small section used by the missed delivery service to the left of the entrance. A Post Office spokeswoman said the

company still rented the premises from Royal Mail, which has a sorting office and yard behind. But she said it had no short-term plans to make use of them. “THis is a Royal Mail building held on a long lease by Post Office. We’re looking at options, including sale or subletting. But there are no firm plans at the moment.” Town centre manager Toyubur Rahman

said he was regretted the continued lack of use of the site – the largest commercial building in the eastern end of the High Street. “I have to say I’m disappointed that they have not moved forward with any plans to re-use the building either for themselves or to let it out to a commercial tenant. “Speaking with some local businesses in that part of the town, it has had an

impact with footfall and passing trade. “THe Post Office was an anchor for that area and a commercial anchor that has similar pull would be the ideal replacement. “We are getting commercial enquiries all the time and that space does lend itself to a number of opportunities. "I'd be happy to meet with representatives from the Post Office to Turn to page five

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INITIAL talks have begun to fill a missing link in cycleways around Bognor Regis. Tentative discussions have begun to outline the case to create the route along 225m on the eastern side of the A29 Shripney Road. At present, the site between the roundabouts to the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars centre and McDonalds along the A29 is a grass verge. THis means cyclists and pedestrians either have to walk along a route which is set to become muddy in the winter and risk crossing the busy dualcarriageway – which links the two sections of the A259 northern relief road – to the cycleway and footpath on its opposite side. County councillor Derek Whittington (C, Fontwell) said he saw 43 cyclists and nine pedestrians in just one hour last Tuesday going along the verge. He had also spent nine minutes trying to cross the A29 before he gave up, faced with the incessant flow of traffic. He held his first set of talks about the idea with highways officers last week after getting backing from councillors over the principle of the route. “I am looking for a way forward

from councillors. Do you agree with me starting to make enquiries about a cycleway/footpath along there?” he said. “THe verge would need to be three metres wide and it is certainly more than that at four metres. It is also owned by the highways authority, West Sussex County Council. “If the path is created, it will provide the link with the cycleway along the A29 to the south to the relief road and over to the relief road to Felpham. “Cyclists and pedestrians would also be able to stay safely on the eastern side of the A29 from the relief road to the crossing between Sainsbury’s and the M&S Foodhall.” If the scheme proved feasible, his intention was to repeat the pattern which led to the one mile cycleway/ footpath being opened between Barnham and Walberton three years ago. “I got the support of all parish councils within ten miles, the schools and any other bodies I could think of before work started on that,” he said. Cllr John Charles (C, Barnham) said: “THis makes a lot of sense to me. THat particular stretch of road is well used.”

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AN APPEAL for help has been issued to identify a waiter in a Felpham restaurant. Sussex Police officers said this week they would like to speak to the man, known only as Raj, pictured left, in relation to an alleged incident. THey say a group of friends was in the So India restaurant in Felpham Way at a baby shower meal on the evening of September 30. A spokesman said: "During the meal, one of them, a 28-year-old local woman, went out to the back of the restaurant for a cigarette. Police suspect this man of sexually assaulting her when she was returning to her table. "She managed to get away and went back to her table, where one of the other people in the group took this photo. THe man was said by management at the restaurant to be a casual employee and they had no record of his identity or address." Contact sussex.police.uk/ contact-us or phone 101.

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f Schoolchildren and teachers at Edward Bryant mark out '50' SCHOOLCHILDREN and teachers have been celebrating at a Bognor Regis school. THis year, Edward Bryant School are marking their 50th anniversary. THe school opened on the current site in 1967, when it moved from its original site in Lyon Street. It was named in honour of a local councillor. THe original headteacher was Mr Archer and since then there have been only three others in 50 years; Mr Mervyn Batty, Mrs Cathy Williams and the current headteacher, Mr Richard Waddington. When the school opened, there were only 210 children in seven classes. Now,

the school has nearly 600 children in 20 classes and next year their capacity of 630 children will be reached in 21 classes. THe children have really enjoyed finding out about the history of the school during the celebrations. Tia Partridge, aged nine, said: “We found out loads of interesting facts including finding out about the big old bell that we have in our school. It used to be rung to tell people it was the start of lessons.” Eight-year-old Belle Bailey, who is related to Edward Bryant, said: “It’s exciting to be related to the person who our school is named after. He was my

great grandma’s cousin and his wife, Winifred, opened the school." All throughout the year the school are celebrating the big birthday with various activities. Mr Waddington said: "We started off by inviting Mark Boyt from Sussex By Air to come and take a photo of the whole school standing in the shape of a 50. "We have had it printed out on a large canvas to display in the school. "We have also asked our school councillors to come up with a list of 50 things that children at our school get to experience in their time here and we are, of course, planning a special birthday party!"

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WILDLIFE experts have said the protected birds in Pagham should be safe from intended housing. Officers at Natural England believe the proposed homes should still go ahead, in spite of the presence of darkbellied brent geese, which flock to the area in the winter. One of the three large open sites in Pagham intended to take hundreds of homes - Pagham South - is just outside the 400m buffer area around the Pagham Harbour special protection area. THe proximity prompted planning inspector Mark Dakeyne to ask for further evidence about the impact of any development on the birds before he decided on Arun District Council's local plan to allocate areas for development. Natural England's response was reported to councillors on Monday. Alison Giacomelli, of the organisation, said the mitigation intended to be included in the local plan meant there would be no adverse effect on the integrity of Pagham Harbour as a result of any potential impacts on foraging brent geese. She states: "...it is Natural England's view that the use of the Pagham South allocation by foraging brent geese does not represent a constraint to allocating the site in the local plan. "THis is because mitigation measures are available should an assessment at the planning application stage demonstrate that they are necessary." But she recommended a further winter survey was carried out to find out if it backed residents' comments

about the extent of the use of the fields by the geese. Campaigners in PAGAM (Pagham and Aldwick Greenfields Action Movement), as reported, have asked residents to help their fight by recording sightings of geese in the fields this winter. Brent geese are on the amber list of species at risk. THe eelgrass at Pagham Harbour, a special protection area, and on the Ramsar list of internationally important wetlands, is their favourite food. THe Pagham South site for 400 homes consists of 24.52 hectares over four fields. Earlier this year, Urban Edge Environmental Consulting produced a report for the district council about the measures which would help to lessen the impact of any housing on Pagham South. It also says adequate overwintering bird surveys should accompany any planning application. But it adds: "THe allocation is free from adjacent development to the north, west and south with Pagham Road and residential areas beyond forming the eastern boundary. "THere are no records of Brent goose having used land within the allocation but 12 records from adjacent or nearby fields in five locations within 400m of the allocation. At a strategic level of plan-making and assessment, it is concluded development at Pagham South is unlikely to result in a direct loss of supporting habitat and would not, therefore, threaten the integrity of the SPA/Ramsar."

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` Dealer sentenced A MAN has received a suspended prison sentence for possession with intent to supply a class A drug in Pagham. Julian Yele, 18, of Church Street, Newham, was arrested in Pagham on October 5 and taken into custody. A package which contained crack cocaine with a street value of £1,000 was discovered in his custody toilet a short time later. He pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply the crack cocaine and possession of a class B drug (cannabis). He was given a two year prison sentence last Friday suspended for two years, 20 days of rehabilitation activity requirement and 150 hours of unpaid work.

` Missing woman POLICE are still searching for missing woman, Helen Slaughter from Barnham. Concern is still growing for Helen, 48, who has been missing from her home since 6am on Wednesday November 1. Helen is 5ft 2in, of small build, with brown short hair and she normally wears glasses. She was last seen wearing dark jeans, a light-coloured fleece and a woolly hat. Helen also has a bee tattoo on her right arm and a letter H tattoo on her top left arm. Anyone with information is asked to contact police online at sussex. police.uk or call 101 quoting serial 409 of 01/11. Call 999 if it is an emergency.

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'Roads must be improved' ROADS around Bognor Regis must be improved as part of major housing schemes, a leading councillor has said. Cllr Trevor Bence said the need for work on roads such as Lower Bognor Road had to be highlighted when the planning proposals were being considered. He said that number of new homes would affect conditions on the road and others nearby such as Pagham Road. "We must not miss the opportunity for developers to make amendments to those roads," he told Arun District Council's local plan sub-committee. "Now is a golden opportunity to do what we have promised all the way along and hold the developers to account to spend some money where it is needed." THe emphasis seemed to be solely on work to upgrade the A259 Chichester Road, he said. THat was needed but other roads would also need work once some 4,500 homes were built off Chalcraft Lane and at three sites in Pagham, he said at Monday's meeting. " It took me 45 minutes this morning to get from the Pink Pub to the Bognor roundabout on the A27. THe traffic was locked. But it is simply not the case that the A259 is the only road that needs adjustments. Anyone knows that is not the case. " Cllr Bence (C, Aldwick E), the council's cabinet member for residential services, was reacting to the council's reply to the initial questions from planning inspector Mark Dakeyne to the proposals in the council's draft local plan land use

blueprint. Mr Dakeyne chaired the examination in public into the proposals in September and is set to issue his final verdict early next year. He questioned the impact of the mitigation works put forward by highways consultants to cope with the extra traffic generated by the housing. Arun planning policy team leader Julia Dawe said in a report the effect of the additional vehicles would be dealt with by mitigation at other junctions. THese included re-routing to the A259 because of Bognor Road roundabout mitigation. "THere is an awful lot of work that we have listed that we want the developers to pay for," she told the meeting. "THe inspector does say an awful lot of mitigation is required but it looks like it is acceptable and the developers have taken it forward." Sub-committee chairman Cllr Ricky Bower (C, East Preston) said the developers would be asked to pay for the necessary changes. "We have required all the developers in Pagham to produce a joint transport assessment as part of their planning applications they have been putting forward. We have to make sure the evidence is there to support our side of the argument," he said. Cllr Terence Chapman (C, East Preston) said: "I have a lot of sympathy with what Cllr Bence is saying. I understand the situation we are in and there will be further work." THe councillors agreed the responses.

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Lots will be in store at auction to showcase work of students ORIGINAL work will be on sale in Bognor Regis at a charity's first art auction. THe Aldingbourne Trust is staging the event with lots submitted by students at the Creative Arts studio at Number 73 in Aldwick Road. Creative Arts has been using the space at the premises since the drop-in centre opened five years ago. A trust spokeswoman said: "However, the project is proving so popular that space is at a premium. "In order to enable more people who are supported by the trust to benefit from the opportunities provided, they need to complete a makeover and move the different areas used in the building to give studio more space.

"To do this, they need to fundraise for all the building works to be completed." THe auction, called Art for our Sake, will take place at the studio from 7pm9.30pm next Tuesday. THe studio, like the trust, offers adults with learning disabilities the chance to learn and develop their art talents. Students develop social skills, build their confidence and, more importantly, have fun. One student has had an exhibition at Pallant House in Chichester, New York and London. Students and people supported by the trust will be involved on the night. Before the auction, an online catalogue will be available at facebook.com/cas. aldingbourne to place reserves on the lots.

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A LONG-TERM vision of a new leisure centre for the Bognor Regis area has been backed by councillors. THey agreed to review the future requirements needed to potentially replace the Arun Leisure Centre in about 20 years. THe goal is linked to the expiring leases for the building and the thousands of new homes expected to be built in the area in the next two decades. THe leisure centre is run by Freedom Leisure for Arun District Council. Robin Wickham, the council's group head of community wellbeing, said Arun's indoor sports and leisure facility strategy was prepared to support its local plan from 2011-2031 which earmarks sites for housing, jobs use, recreation and open spaces. He told the overview select committee undraise foron Tuesday: "THis strategy identified ompleted." that, during the life of the local plan, the or our Sake,sports hall and ancillary rooms will be 50 from 7pm-years old and the swimming pool over 30 years old. offers adults "In addition to the likelihood that the e chance tobuildings will be life-expired, the growth alents. in population will render the current skills, buildcapacity of the leisure centre inadequate mportantly,to meet the growth in demand." as had an THe leases for the centre off Felpham n Chichester,Way expired in 2036 and 2054, he said. "THe lease that expires first is for the orted by theolder part of the building, that is the dry night. side, gym and sports hall and some of the ne cataloguechanging rooms. ook.com/cas. "THe longer lease is for the wet side. s on the lots. "What we need to do is to look at all

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the options regarding that site by talking to West Sussex County Council and Felpham Community College about what their requirements are for the site. "We also need to think about whether it's the best location for a leisure centre given all the development that is happening around Bognor Regis." But Mr Wickham said improvements were still needed in the coming years to ensure the centre provided a good venue for its members. "It is recommended that the swimming pool changing rooms are refurbished and the studio capacity is increased," he stated. THis was backed by members of the committee. THe leisure centre is next to the community college and was built jointly by West Sussex and Arun councils in 1978. THe swimming pool was added in the mid-1990s. In the past three years, the centre has benefited from more than £2.5m of improvements. An all-weather synthetic 3G turf was laid in January, 2014, at a cost of £360,000. Between November, 2014, and March, 2015, a squash court was converted into a studio and an indoor cycling room. THe fitness suite was expanded from 43 to 53 fitness stations. Last year saw Freedom Leisure win the contract from Arun to operate its leisure sites. THis resulted in a £1.15m refurbishment to create a modern foyer, cafe, and larger changing rooms and revamped toilets on the first floor.

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Pupils visit centre PRIZE-WINNING pupils from South Bersted CofE Primary School won a visit to see their eco-work being put into action. THe school's eco-committee of keen young recyclers were awarded a trip to the county recycling centre in Ford after they had gained the title of Wastebuster School of the Year. THey had successfully completed a series of challenges such as carrying out an audit of their Church Lane school to find out how much food and recyclables get thrown away, carrying out litter picks and making flapjacks from ingredients which were heading for the bin.

The coolest attraction EXCITED school children gathered at Place St Maur yesterday for the unveiling of the Bognor Regis ice rink. THe town's first under-cover ice rink had a special opening on THursday and invited local children and charities to a free one hour skate on the day. Among the children present was Londeka Gcaba from St Mary's Catholic School who turned eightyears-old on the day. She said: "I am really excited about ice skating. I have never been before so I am a bit scared about falling over. "I think I might use a penguin so it might help me from falling over. It's a great birthday treat." THe children were also joined by Bognor Regis Town Council Mayor Cllr Phil Woodall, chairman of Arun District Council Cllr Mrs Jacky Pendleton, Bognor Regis Town Crier, Mrs Jane Smith and performers from the Alexandra THeatre. Cllr Woodall said: "I think having this ice rink is an absolutely brilliant idea and hopefully it will help bring in the Christmas funds. I'm really excited by it all."

THe 20m by 20m ice rink is made of real ice, which provides the ultimate in skating experiences and was organised by town centre manager Toyubar Rahman with Bognor Regis Traders' Association and Arun District Council. Toybur said: "I was really nervous about all the last minute finishing touches with last night's wind but now I have seen the children and the Mayor skating and lots of happy and smiling faces, I feel a lot better. It's brilliant. Head of house, Deborah Robson from the Regis School said: "I think it's wonderful for young people to get this opportunity in the local community where they can socialise safely in their town." THe wheel-chair friendly ice rink is located on Place St Maur between Belmont Street and the Esplanade, next to the Alexandra THeatre. It is open throughout the Christmas period until January 7, 2018 from 10am-9pm. For more details and booking tickets visit iceskatingontheprom.co.uk

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Natalie Austin, one of the school's eco co-ordinators, said: "THe whole trip from beginning to end has been so interesting and the children have thoroughly enjoyed it." Cllr Deborah Urquhart, West Sussex County Council's cabinet member for the environment, said: "THese young people are a shining example of how we can all do more to recycle more and throw away less. I was delighted to join the pupils on the visit to the recycling centre and I hope they will continue with their excellent Wastebusting work." THe eco-committee has passed on the recycling message to fellow pupils.

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FROM page one Explore the premises and see if we can come up with a solution to bring the space back into use.” Town and district councillor Pat Dillon (C, Pevensey) said: “THe building remaining empty is a complete waste. I don’t see why it should remain like that. “Having it empty, has affected that end of the High Street. THere must be a community group which would like to make use of that space. “I am sure it could be opened up as an indoor market of some description as an alternative." It was last November 16 that the shutters were pulled down on the selling of stamps and weighing parcels in the Post Office after just over 90 years. THe building had been opened on February 1, 1926, at a cost of more than £20,000. It was designed to handle 170,000 letters a week in winter and 208,000 in summer. Also included was the town's telephone exchange and more than 40 employees worked there. At the time of its closure, Post Office regional manager Roger Gale said the move would help it survive in the crown branch network. “Our customers' needs continue to change and we are responding to that, taking the right action to sustain our services for years to come," he said. "We are committed to remaining on high streets and at the heart of communities." THe current Post Office is at the rear of the WH Smith next to its entrance from Bedford Street.

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Election fear over housing TOO MUCH housing around Pagham could cost the Tories the next election, one of the party's councillors fears. Cllr Pat Dillon said he was concerned the influx of homes being proposed for the area on the western edge of the Arun district might be fatal to the Conservatives' electoral hopes. He said a councillors' drop-in surgery on Wednesday showed the scale of the anger in the community about the intention to enable three fields around Pagham to be concreted over for 1,200 homes. Arun District Council has set aside the sites in its draft local plan and developers have already submitted planning applications for the housing. But Cllr Dillon, who is a Conservative councillor for Pevensey on Bognor Regis and Arun councils, said: "THe whole idea for these drop-ins is for people to tell us their local problems. But we are also getting to hear about all the possible developments in the Pagham area. "People feel very strongly about that. THey are getting absolutely no satisfaction from within the Conservative Party and we will be very hard-pressed to win the next election, I think, because of the amount of house-building around Pagham." Cllr Dillon said he was also criticial of West Sussex County Council because of the lack of infrastructure to cope with the expected influx of new residents. Organisations such as the water and sewage companies also had a part to play in resisting the tide of new housing, he said. "THey say they can't object to the housing. THey can do that but they won't."

Wednesday's session was the first to be held by Bognor Regis Town Council away from the town centre. It took place for two hours in the afternoon and a further two in the evening at the Bognor Youth and Community Centre in Westloats Lane. THe early session saw 11 people go along to raise concerns with the three councillors present. Cllr Dillon was joined by Cllrs Jim Brooks (I, Marine) and Sandra Daniells (I, Pevensey). One of those who attended was nearby resident Pat Pond. She called for an alleyway behind houses to be blocked to stop it being used for fly-tipping. "It was useful coming here," she said. "I came in because I live in this area. THey should hold events like this every quarter." Cllr Dillon said: "I will be taking the alleyway problem forward with the county council. It might also be the town council could help as well. I have helped with blocking off other alleyways previously." He hoped more people would take advantage of the chance to speak to their elected representatives at such events. "We need people to come in and talk to us to find out what is important to them," he said. "If we get more and more people in, we will get more councillors here." Town centre projects officer Sheila Hodgson said: "THe idea of events like this is to encourage people who live in the town council's wards to tell us about the problems on their doorsteps. We are coming to the community instead of them coming to us in the town hall." Further sessions would held in the new year, she added.

Tenants get the chance to look at homes around the country COUNCIL tenants in the Bognor Regis area are being helped to find the right property. Arun District Council's housing service has joined the UK's largest community of social housing tenants who are looking for a house swap. THere are more than 500,000 tenants on the HomeSwapper online mutual exchange service. THe commitment by Arun means that its tenants will be able to sign up for the service free of charge. Cllr Trevor Bence, the council's cabinet member for residential services, said: "I am very pleased to

support the offer of free membership of HomeSwapper to our tenants. "It provides great flexibility for those households looking to up or downsize, move for work opportunities or to be closer to family or friends." Officers at the council will undergo training on the system in the coming weeks. After that, it will be made available for tenants to register online and find the right swap for them. It hopes the use of HomeSwapper will make it easier for tenants to move and will address over-reliance on its housing register as a way of finding alternative accommodation.

COUNTRYSIDE campaigners are launching a new group to serve the Arun district. THe Campaign to Protect Rural England members hope the launch next Monday will encourage more people to come forward to protect the area. THe event will take place at 7pm in the Millennium Chamber in Littlehampton Town Hall in Church Street. CPRE Sussex chairman David Johnson had outlined the need for the branch at an earlier event. He said: “We want to see sustainable development at the right time in the right place for the right people. “Arun District Council made mistakes before with its local plan and we believe it is going to make a re-run of those earlier mistakes. "Many people in local villages and small communities feel the allocation of houses has not been worked out

fairly. To some extent, local people feel they are being ignored." At the launch meeting, Kia Trainor, director of the CPRE's Sussex branch, will outline the history of the organisation and its aims and objectives. Dr John Kay will provide an insight into how other area groups operate to ensure there are enough members ready to be involved and activated to campaign on people's concerns and worries in relation to protecting the countryside. A final presentation will be given by Mr Tony Whitbread, chief executive of the Sussex Wildlife Trust, on the wildlife of the Arun area and its surroundings. THe speakers, as well as leaders of the new group, will be available to talk afterwards to those who attend. Anyone who is interested in being present has been asked to email the CPRE's Sussex office: info@cpresussex. org.uk or phone 01825 890975.

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` Lights for hospice FUNDRAISER Pamela Evans will ensure her Felpham house is ablaze with lights this Christmas. She is using her traditional festive display to create some illuminated magic to raise money for St Wilfrid's Hospice. THe switch-on at 4pm next Friday will be performed by the town mayor of Bognor Regis, Cllr Phil Woodall. Pamela hopes as many people as possible will go along to 2 Mornington Crescent from the start of festivities at 3.30pm. "THis is no ordinary display as it is a competition to guess the number of lights. THe lights will be on daily from 4pm to 8pm until December 22. Each guess will cost ÂŁ1. "THere will be lots of prizes to be won for the nearest guesses." She will donate the proceeds from the competition to the hospice's Dreambuilding project to build a new hospice.

` Christingle service A CHRISTINGLE celebration for all the family is being held this Sunday in St Mary's Church, South Bersted. Each child who attends the 4pm occasion will be given a Christingle to take home with a glow stick rather than a candle to ensure their safety. THe Rev Tim Crook, the church's vicar, said: "THe symbolism of the Christingle, meaning 'Christ-light', celebrates the Christian belief that Jesus Christ is the light of the world. "THe service will also contain singing, tricks and puppets, turning on the Christmas tree lights and will be followed by refreshments."

Campaign group spreads the word PENSION campaigners have been told of the financial suffering of Bognor Regis women affected by pension delays. THe WASPI members had dealt with six enquiries during the first hour of their latest two-hour information event. Some of those who went along to the town centre occasion spoke about the impact the lack of a state pension was having on their finances. WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) wants compensation to be paid to 1950s-born women who have had their pension age raised from 60 to 66 by the government. Jill Robertson, who founded the group's Bognor and Chichester South Coast branch, said: "We have been busy from the off. "People have been saying they were going to be relying on their pensions. THey resent the fact the payments are

being dragged out for so many years later than they expected. THey are having to eat into their savings, which are diminishing and they are worried about what is going to happen to them when that money runs out." Mrs Robertson said MPs would have to debate the matter in the coming months. A petition which calls for bridging payments to overcome the gap between the original pension date and the new one had reached 105,000 signatures. THis beat the 100,000 threshold which triggers a debate in the House of Commons. Separately, some 4,000 formal letters of complaint about the matter had been sent to the Department of Works and Pensions. "We will be holding further events in the town to let more women know what is happening. WASPI are here to stay," she added.

CUSTOMERS have filled the aisles of Pagham's newest store. A large turnout of residents greeted the opening of the Co-op store in the former King's Beach Hotel. THey took the chance for a preview look around its stock and to meet the staff on Wednesday evening before the official opening at 10am yesterday. THe retailer spent nearly ÂŁ1.4m converting the prominent building and created 19 jobs by bringing the site to life more than three years after it closed. At 2,500sq ft, the store is more than treble the size of the previous Co-op store a few doors along THe Parade. Nigel Wicks, the Co-op's area manager, said: "We are delighted to have made

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Winners of Bognor Regis' business world honoured at special evening Winners: Small Business of the Year (up to five employees): Angel White, pictured inset Small Business of the Year (six to 10 employees): THe Base Skatepark CIC Business of the Year (over 10 employees): L. Guess Jewellers New Business of the Year: Omono Ltd Business Marketing and Promotion Award: Great Ballard School Customer Care Award: Arun Wellbeing Training and Development Award: Nail House Rock Website of the Year Award: Littlehampton Musical Comedy Society Independent Retailer of the Year: JW Sports Charity or Community Interest Company of the Year: Littlehampton Miniature Railway Sussex by the Sea Tourism Award: Littlehampton Bonfire Society Business in the Community Award: Kerry's Tea Room Wellbeing in the Workplace: THe Aldingbourne Trust Place to Eat and Drink Award: Mewsbrook CafĂŠ Arun Business Partnership Special Award: THe HR Dept. Employee of the Year: Heather Hawkes, from Gusto Wines The Robert Warham Award for Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Cassie Pattrick-O'Hara, from Nail House Rock Business Person of the Year: Muriel Bordenave, from Dance Industry Overall Business of the Year: JW Sports

A BOGNOR REGIS shop was crowned as top business in the Arun district at an anticipated night of awards. JW Sports, which is based in the town's High Street, was named the Overall Business of the Year at last week's biggest ever Arun Business Partnership awards, held at Butlin's. THe win came as a surprise to the sports retailer's owner, Jon Woosley, who established the company in 2001. He said: "It was a real shock, to be honest. We just can't believe it. "THis is the first time we have entered for this award. "It's great that we've been recognised for what we do. THere's really tough competition out there for independent businesses like us." JW Sports was among 19 other businesses and employees honoured for their efforts at the awards' 20th ceremony. THe business development manager at Arun District Council, Miriam Nicholls, acknowledged how interest in the ceremony had grown, with a record number 140 applicants this year. She said: "It's been an incredible evening. THe whole thing is so special. We have such amazing businesses in our community and everyone knows each other and wants each other to succeed." "But our 21st celebration next year will be even bigger and better. We've already started planning for it." THe hard work of businesses and employees from around Arun were also celebrated. Cassie Pattrick-O'Hara picked up two awards, both on behalf of Rustington-based company Nail House Rock, and for her efforts as its founder. THe 36-year-old received the prestigious Robert Warham Award for Young

Entrepreneur of the Year, an accolade that was set up last year in memory of the Beachcroft Hotel's former owner. For Cassie, the recognition was a great reward for her team's dedication to the sevenmonth-old business. "THis makes all the hard work worth it. We've all put our blood, sweat and tears into this company, we love it so much. "It's amazing to win, we're going to be celebrating later," she said. Charities were also honoured at the ceremony. THe Aldingbourne Trust was praised for the care of its workers and won the Wellbeing in the Workplace award. Sarah Day, from Arun Wellbeing, the award's sponsor, explained why they deserved the recognition. She said: "THey have shown commitment time and time again to looking after the health and wellbeing of all their staff. "It's a challenging job for some of the workers but they treat everyone with love and compassion." Wellbeing officer for the trust, Tracy Milward, thanked Arun Wellbeing for their support."Without the help of Arun Wellbeing, what we do would not be possible," she said. One of the people the trust supports was there to collect the award. Gillian Rhodes said: "It's really great, I'm so proud of them." See page 16

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` Jobless increase AN EXTRA 30 people in Bognor Regis and Littlehampton were looking for work last month compared with last year. THe number of claimants in the towns stood at 820 for a four per cent rise in the latest figures released last week. For those aged 18-24, the number fell by 10, or six per cent, to 150. Both categories continued to show dramatic falls compared with five years ago, with a 54 per cent drop for all ages and 67 per cent for the younger group. THe regional situation shows record levels of employment at 4.6m people and an employment rate of 79.7 per cent. Employment minister Damian Hinds said: "THe strength of the economy is driving an increase in full-time, permanent jobs and a near-record number of people are now in work thanks to the government's welfare reforms." Hopes of further jobs in the area have been raised by news of Subway planning to increase its number of south coast stores from 109 to more than 130 by the end of 2018. THis is expected to create another 200 jobs.

` New chippy signs PLANS have been revealed for signs for a new fish and chip shop in Bognor Regis. Mr Y. Akcay has asked Arun District Council to approve his intended shopfront and signage for Victoria Fish and Chips in Station Road. He is also seeking approval for four externally lit fascia signs for elevations on the premises.

Friday, November 24, 2017

Photo shows boxers of past A PICTORIAL piece of the sporting history of Bognor Regis has been uncovered. THe 1926 black and white photograph shows dozens of members of the town's boxing club. THey can be seen outside the former Bognor Pavilion, built north of Swansea Gardens in 1921, posing proudly with the cache of trophies won with their skills in the ring. THe portrait will be given pride of place in a new gym being created at the club's training venue. David Larner, one of the club's coaches, pictured right, said he was delighted by the unexpected find. "I had a phone call the other day from a friend who said they had been clearing out their loft and come across this old photograph of the club. "I went straight round to his house and he presented it to me. It was just luck that he found it and kept it. "It's a lovely photograph and I was excited about it. You can see names of several familiar Bognor families in it. "I'm going to get the photograph framed and we've been given permission by the owner of VK's Gym, Peter Cox, to put it on a wall in the new gym he is creating for us. I hope the photograph will inspire the new generation of boxers who are coming through." Mr Larner, 73, of Hampshire Avenue, tidied up the surrounding of the photograph, with its still sharp image, to make it more presentable. He said: "I have been with the club since 1960 and I knew the club was boxing in the 1940s and 50s but I didn't know it existed as far back as 1926. "It must have been a very successful

time, judging by the number of trophies in the photograph." "I do know the Pavilion, which burnt down (in 1948), hosted boxing matches in the old days." Bognor Regis ABC has 25 men and women members. THey are skilled enough to represent the club up to international level. Mr Larner boxed for the club for six years before he became a coach. He is qualified to ABA level and judges matches all across the southern counties. THe club's next big event will be its annual boxing night at Butlin's. THis will see the Sussex team take on Hampshire next THursday. Tickets, priced ÂŁ10, are available from JW Sports in the High Street. THese are the boxers in the photograph - Back row (l-r): D Allen, E Mills, E Etherton, P Sharp, Calvert, JT Wyatt, M Melrose, L Peacock, D Latter, R Batchelor. THird row (l-r): HL Staffurth esq, E Gordon Smythe, J Tupper, P Goodwin, A Twigg, J Blanch, Pat Maginnis, C Tate, T Bale (trainer), L Booker, Sir A Campbell Bart, WH Watson esq. Second row (l-r): F Procter, J Hoadley, L King, R Cockaday, Steve Baldwin (captain), Arthur Maginnis (president), Arthur Finn (vicecaptain), EH Powell, Fred Honnor (secretary). Front row (l-r): F Misselbrook, W Ford, Noel Tanner, H Nicholson, E Latter.

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Tonnes of tins feed children HUNDREDS of meals have been collected by Bognor Regis students to ensure children are fed this Christmas. THe rights respecting ambassadors at THe Regis School led the collection of 2,719kg of food for the town’s Foodbank. THey sorted the tins of meat, pasta, rice pudding and fruit and delivered them to the foodbank to ensure it has plenty of supplies heading into the festive season. THe students and their teachers contributed 1,260kg and also arranged for further food from Southway, Edward

Bryant and Nyewood Junior schools and Felpham Community College. One of the ambassadors, Megan Bryant-Lawson, 12, said: “THere are so many families in Bognor Regis that have not got enough money to buy food for their families. We are collecting food to defeat the problem.” THe annual collection, pictured below, took place at the Westloats Lane school last Friday for at least the fifth year. THe drive to donate tins to the Foodbank came from publicity which

f Nyewood Junior School's donation stated how the help points around the country had run low during the summer as parents turned to them for help in the absence of free school meals. Helen Ablett, personal assistant to assistant principal Caroline Saunders, said: “THe ambassadors came up with the idea to donate the food to the Foodbank. THey did not think there should be children who are in need of food. “THey have shown a real sense of community and a real awareness of how a small action can have a big consequence. "THey have also worked together and made a real effort to help others.” Another of the school’s ambassadors, Phoebe Reeves, 12, said: “We all want to help people who do not have enough food. We realise how fortunate we are and how unfortunate they are. “We want to help as much as we can and, possibly, save lives.” Holly Carter, 12, a fellow ambassador,

said: “It feels good that people who do not have enough food will be able to be helped by the Foodbank thanks to the work we have done. “A can of beans might not mean much to us but it will mean a lot to those who don’t have enough food.” Sue White, a joint co-ordinator for the Foodbank, said the donated food would make a big difference to the some 200 people who sought its help monthly. “It’s amazing that the students thought of us. It is really, really touching that they thought of children who could go without food. “We cleared some space for the tins they delivered and it’s has come at a very good time. We are expecting demand to go up even more when universal credit is fully introduced next April.” THe Regis School donated its food collection to Stonepillow in 2017. Some money and food was also being given to the homeless charity this year.

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` Extra time sought MORE time is wanted by the group behind plans to protect Pagham from flooding. THe Pagham Flood Defence Community Interest Company wants to change a condition of its planning permission for the work to remove a restriction that it must be started within six months of the approval. Permission was granted by Arun on June 27, which means just a month remains. But, as reported earlier this month, work cannot begin because conditions on the beach have since changed. Geoff Barter, of the CIC, has asked Arun to change the wording of the approval to 'no development shall commence unless and until approved by the local authority'. THe work - likely to cost a sixfigure sum - is needed after the growth of the Church Norton Spit offshore created strong tides which have eroded sections of the beach.

` Tree plantings FOUR trees are being planted in Bognor Regis next week. A wild cherry is being put into the Hotham Park conservation area at 1.15pm on Monday after Bognor Regis Town Council was awarded one of the 800 trees from THe Woodland Trust to mark the 800th anniversary of the first Tree Charter. THis will be followed at 2pm by the planting of three trees on the small green space on the Upper Bognor Road side of the railway footbridge by Bognor Community Gardeners.

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Awards highlight the town's top companies CELEBRATION was in the air for members of the business community in Bognor Regis. THe district’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry presented awards to the town's most outstanding individual and company this year. For the first time, the Bognor Regis Chamber of Commerce and Industry awards were presented on the same night as the Arun Business Partnership awards at an exciting event held at Butlin's. THe decision to present both sets of recognition was inspired by the closeknit nature of the business community in Bognor Regis. Miriam Nicholls, business development manager at the Arun District Council, said: "We thought it was really

important to include the chamber awards with these as they are part of the business community. "Hopefully, this can become a regular part of the Arun Business Partnership awards evening. It makes sense to put them together." Alongside the 19 Arun Business Partnership awards given out on the evening were two Chamber of Commerce and Industry awards. Adam Cunard, managing director of the Picturedrome Electric THeatre Company Ltd, which runs the Picturedrome Cinema in Canada Grove, was awarded the Britten Trophy. THe cup has been handed out every year since 1952 for a person considered to have made the greatest business contribution to the town. Mr Cunard, pictured left, who is also Editor-in -Chief of Post Newspapers, expressed his passion for Bognor Regis. He said: "I grew up in this town and I love it. I love the cinema.

"I'm really just doing what I love and they say if you love your job then you'll never work a day in your life. "I love the community, I love the town and hopefully I'll go on for many years doing what I do." He praised the event's organisers and customers of the cinema. "THank you, Miriam, for this evening and thank you everyone for your support and all the support that everyone in this room who uses our facilities and has supported us over the years," he said. Also rewarded for their work was Cryolab Ltd. THey took home the Chamber Award trophy having been considered to have made the greatest contribution to the good of Bognor Regis. THe laboratory, based in Station Road, provides IVF laboratories across the UK and Ireland with cryogenic equipment, accessories and services. Paul Hague, who founded the company in 2006, was pleased to collect the award. He said: "I think it's very heartwarming that we should receive this award. Not many members of the public know who we are and what we do." His colleague, Laura Denby, agreed. "It's amazing to be here and to be recognised in this way. "It's really nice that the chamber have decided to award such a unique business," she said.

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Art on offer for festive trail A CHRISTMAS Coastal Art Trail will run over the three days in Aldwick and Pagham next month. THe creations from the artists range from specialist jewellery, glass, painting, ceramics, sculptures, mono-prints and photography. Artists include local residents; Jan Slough, Liz Gordon, Jane Fowler, Su Cloud, Collette Batho, Lucy Tolcher and Stephen Lee. Collette said: "Su Cloud took the initiative to put the Christmas Coastal Art Trail together. "Su and I have both participated in the Chichester Art Trail for many years. Su suggested to me during the summer that it might be a good idea to put a small trail together for Christmas. "Su contacted the artists that she knew from the Chichester Art Trail brochure were

local to us and invited us to meet together on October 17. We quickly agreed the dates and took on the tasks of making it happen. "We intend to do this again next year and we would welcome other artists in this area if they would like to join." Su added: "I've always loved Christmas, looking to find that unique personal gift for my family. I'm creating lots of new pieces for THe Coastal Christmas Art Trail and there will be a warm welcome to all who visit. Hopefully, it will become a regular event." Work will be for sale at every venue and mulled wine and mince pies on the first day. THe studios will be open 11am - 4pm from December 1, to December-3. For more information, including locations for the trail, please call 01243 837556.

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` Sponsored swim TWO Bognor Regis cousins are training for a sponsored swim in aid of a mental health charity. Joee Nash and Nathan Hall have begun a 12-week fitness drive ready for their 5km fundraiser for the CAPITAL Project Trust. THey hope to raise at least ÂŁ1,000 to help the Bognor Regis-based charity in Sudley Road. It is unique in the county, being run by and for people who experience mental health issues. Joee and Nathan have both experienced mental distress. Joee said: "I went through many really dark months. But, now things have improved, I want to give something back as well as gaining invaluable experience of how to fundraise. We are really hopeful of a good result from this swim." THeir swim will take place on January 28 at the Arun Leisure Centre in Felpham. THey are being supported by Cinderella's Laundry, Freedom Leisure and Legends Health and Fitness, with sponsor forms available for customers to sign. CAPITAL chief executive Clare Ockwell said: "CAPITAL is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. "It offers training and mutual peer support to over 300 people living in the community across the county as well as offering peer support to more than 1,000 hospital inpatients each year."

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Enterprising students are in good company f Salaries and taxes were explained to students

Pupils find out all about finances TAX BILLS paid by the rich and famous were studied by Felpham pupils. THe amount levied by the government was a key part of the work in personal finance undertaken by the 180 business and maths pupils in Year 10 at Felpham Community College. THey worked in groups with advisors from Legal & General to have the important subject explained. One of those involved, Jamie Denman, said: "We had to match some newspaper articles to salaries in one of the activities. It made you realise the huge difference between what people in this country

SETTING up small companies has helped to put Felpham students in good shape for the world of work. THe Year 10 Felpham Community College pupils were required to create firms which made paper shapes for sale. THey had to apply for a loan to buy materials and equipment and had an allocated time to sell as many shapes as possible in the Young Enterprise event. THe company with most sales and highest amount of virtual money in the bank - after they had paid back their loan with interest - won the competition. One of them, Madison Wood-Field, 14,

earn. Learning about taxes, the importance of them and how much they are was really interesting. "I voted that taxes should stay the same as, although they are annoying, we need them to contribute to running the country properly." Paul Darbyshire, the college's curriculum leader business and vocational studies, said: "THis event provided an outstanding opportunity for our students to gain an insight into taxation, budgeting and personal finance. "THese are essential life skills that all young people should be taught. "THis initiative builds upon the work students cover within the curriculum at the college."

said: "I was the negotiator for the group and we won. "It was great motivating the team to make decent shapes and then to barter for a good price with the shop. "THey were quite strict and turned down some of our shapes under quality control. THey also short-changed us to teach us about checking our change and prices. It was a really good workshop. We were also given advice on CVs and applying for jobs and interviews. "I want to get a Saturday job as soon as I'm 16 for extra money so this will be helpful. I want to train as a doctor after

school." Activities undertaken by students included looking at the skills and attributes required for a successful job, preparing for an interview and managing credit and debit. College careers co-ordinator Gill Woodman said: "THis workshop gave students guidance on a number of life skills. It was good to see them problemsolving and working together. "I hope they all went away feeling they had developed skills they could use in the future when applying for jobs and in jobs when they get them."

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Songs That Won the War with the D-Day Darlings December 2 Porstmouth Guildhall 0844 847 2362 www.portsmouthguildhall.org.uk RELIVE the good old days of wartime Britain as the delightful D-Day Darlings take you on a musical journey back to the heart of the 1940s featuring songs by THe Andrews Sisters, Vera Lynn, Gracie Fields and many others. With a series of authentic costumes, complemented by a backdrop of original film footage of life and events from the era, a story is told which depicts the courage and community spirit that kept our nation strong. Expect to hear classic songs such

Tree Dressing December 3 Weald and Downland Living Museum office@wealddown.co.uk 01243 811363 www.wealddown.co.uk BASED on an ancient custom celebrating the life-giving properties of trees, the Weald and Downland Tree Dressing is an annual event not to be missed. Visitors are invited to make a lantern during their visit, which is then lit for a procession around the museum’s downland site during the afternoon. Younger visitors are well catered for, with headdress making, crafts and storytelling. THe lantern procession culminates at

as We'll Meet Again, Now is the Hour, Pack Up Your Troubles, Apple Tree, In the Mood, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Chattanooga Choo Choo and many more. THe D-Day Darlings have become well renowned for their exceptional performances and dedication to authenticity. With Dame Vera Lynn and THe Royal British Legion backing them, the group raise thousands of pounds each year to help the RBL continue with their invaluable welfare work, and proceeds from this show will also contribute. THis is a show which will have you waving your flags and singing along while taking you on a trip down memory lane. Tickets cost £18.92.

"Bring along your Union flags and best voices to relive some classic wartime hits."

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two aspen trees near the museum’s market square, where the lanterns are hung, making a spectacular display of colour and light to brighten the winter afternoon. THe day’s finale takes place as darkness falls, with a spiral dance around the trees, which glow with hundreds of lanterns, making it a truly special sight to see. THe museum is open from 10.30am until 4pm with the tree dressing activities beginning at 12.30pm. THe lantern procession starts at 3.45pm and closes the day. Winter warmers will be on offer and include mulled cider, mulled apple juice and spiced biscuits. Regular museum admission prices apply.

Santa's Christmas Wish December 1 Alexandra Theatre, Bognor Regis 01243 861010 www.alexandratheatre.co.uk

"Try something unique this winter with the magical Tree Dressing at the Weald and Downland."

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CHRISTMAS is a season of joy, love and sharing, a time when Santa delivers presents all over the world… but what would Santa himself like for Christmas? Dasher the Reindeer has an idea, Pompom the Penguin thinks he knows. Or maybe Snowy the Snowman has the answer? Mrs Claus needs all their help – and yours – to find out! Join a fun, festive, musical adventure to give Santa the very best Christmas, then

meet him at his home in the North Pole! THere, every child will receive a special present from Father Christmas in the popular meet, greet and treat, after the most Christmassy Christmas show ever! Songs include festive favourites Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Jingle Bells, THe Twelve Days Of Christmas and many more! Santa’s Christmas Wish is a festive, songfilled, interactive family show particularly suitable for two-seven year olds. THe show lasts 40 minutes and will be followed by a special meet, greet and treat with Father Christmas himself. Tickets cost £9.75, discounts are available for families of four.

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I AM not the biggest fan of this time of year. Yes, I like the cold crisp sunny days (when we get them) and the leaves falling from the trees can look beautiful. But the dark nights? No! THat I do not like! It shortens the day, leaves fewer hours for daylight exercise and makes you feel like as if it is really late when you are drawing the curtains at 5.30pm! We have to be clever. We can use food to make us feel better, and I am not talking about Prosecco and chocolate! Scientific studies have shown that the more colourful a food, the more nutritious it tends to be. Very few foods come more colourful and bold than

beetroot. It may seem obvious to many, but there is a direct link between what we put into our bodies (or tummy’s) and the way our brain, body and hormones are affected throughout the day. THere are two hormones, dopamine and serotonin, which make us feel great and give us a natural high. Levels of these two hormones increase when we smile, exercise and have sex. Levels are often low when we suffer depression, are in pain or when your liver is not functioning well. Betaine in beetroot increases the levels of these hormones in the body, not through artificially

boosting them, but by naturally improving liver detoxification and providing the natural building blocks necessary to produce these hormones. As well as more “happy hormones”, other benefits of betaine include increased bile flow, improved digestion (especially in betaine hydrochloride form) and fewer aches and pains. Even the medical establishment is now starting to see the benefits of betaine. Supplementation is often being prescribed over traditional anti-depressants. THis is great since it will reduce the risk of serious side effects associated with pharmaceutical drugs, reduce dependence and addiction to drugs and help educate people there are natural and sustainable ways to achieve optimum physical and emotional health through a move toward a more wholesome diet. Beetroot has been used for thousands of years to help alleviate various health conditions including: • High cholesterol • High blood pressure • Cancer • Liver/Gallbladder conditions • Depression Beetroot is a good source of iron and folate (naturally occurring folic acid). It also contains nitrates, betaine, magnesium and other antioxidants (notably betacyanin). Beetroots are best enjoyed raw and uncooked as cooking may destroy most of its nutrients. You can add them in salads or just juice them up.

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The Home caters for up to 19 The well-being and happiness of the in patients is really and the priority at elderly frail residents pleasant Summerley, though. With a packed activity programme including comfortable surroundings, all of the gardening, films and creative workshops, there’s something for everyone at the home. bedrooms are ensuite there is aevery day to They and hold two activities For those who are still partially ensure everyone is having as much fun as possible. Their most popular activities independentlarge there iscommunal the option of daylounge overlooking the care at Summerley. Any day of the week are Craig’s Hour of Fun, which includes patients are welcome to spend the day music, exercising, singing and poetry garden, a some separate dining room. in which and Sharon’s Reminiscences at Summerley whether inand need of The home manager, Bryony Treloar, spoke to us about what makes Summerley different to other care homes. She said: “We pride ourselves not only on our family friendly atmosphere but the high level of care we are able to provide.”

specialist care, a rest from looking after themselves or a break for relatives unable to provide constant care for their loved ones.

residents and day care patients travel back to a specific time in history with the use of storytelling and music.

All of the residents receive the highest Sharon, who provides the reminiscing experience, is extremely fond of working quality person centred care from our team of dedicated carers. All meals are cooked freshly on the premises by our own chefs using locally sourced ingredients and there is a regular activity programme including physiotherapy, gardening, quizzes and music.

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at Summerley. She said: “It is a very warm and friendly atmosphere at Summerley. What I really love is seeing the residents’ well-being. They are always happy and keen to join in with my work which says a lot.” Summerley's location also provides opportunities for more activities for the residents. Every week they take a trip to the beach, weather permitting, and they are involved with trips out and about whether to the shops or to church. At Christmas, they make sure everyone has the chance to go to the local pantomime. Oh yes they do! Part of what makes Summerly unique is the fact it is family-run. Family is therefore an important aspect of life at Summerley with the residents frequently visited by their relatives and loved ones - and this can also include beloved pets. It’s not unusual for furry friends to pay the residents a visit, and there is also the option of having the pets live with them in the home. It’s these small details that help Summerley Care Home to achieve a friendly, welcoming atmosphere that sets them apart from other care homes. For more information visit www.summerley.co.uk or call 01243 823330.

Our objective is to offer high quality care, which respects residents' rights, dignity and privacy, in a safe and friendly environment. We aim to maximise opportunities to exercise personal autonomy and choice. Summerley provide residential care for people with dementia.

The wellbeing and happiness of the residents is really the priority at Summerley.

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"It is very hard to hand over the care of someone you love so much to strangers, and unfamiliar surroundings. However, from the beginning I realised that Summerley gives not only first class care, but the warmth and reassurance of a real home" "Summerley is a very homely, caring, friendly, cheerful place. We could have not found better for Mum - I could live here!" "For the last years of mums life you were like a family to her - and me" My grandpop is looked after very well. He is happy and content and all his needs are attended to. I have complete faith that all the staff would and could look after him in an excellent way. Thank you all" "It is a friendly place and homely and not at all institutionalised which is important as it is the residents' home. The staff are very friendly and very patient."

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Haviland House – Dedicated to caring for people throughout their dementia journey A WARM welcome awaits you at Haviland House and the Bradbury Wellbeing Centre, which is located a few miles from Worthing at Goring-bySea, West Sussex. Opened in 2015, this purpose built home offers person-centred care for people with dementia and supports the family throughout their dementia journey. Haviland House has recently adopted the ‘butterfly approach’ which has been developed by Dementia Matters. This type of approach means that staff, individuals living here and their relatives, spends the day together and we focus on people’s feelings as much as their personal care needs. We never take a ‘one size fits all’ and instead provide care in a way that values our family members likes, dislikes, routines and values. Chris Walton-Turner, Haviland House Manager said: “We all live in the moment – moments matter.

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So as a person’s needs change, the service we offer will evolve and adapt, ensuring that we continue to provide the highest standards of care. High staffing ratios provide residential and nursing care aroundthe-clock. We believe that people with dementia are individuals, and we treat them as such. Every family member and their relatives are considered and consulted in decisions about their own care. As a person’s needs change, the service we offer will also evolve and adapt, ensuring that we continue to provide the highest standards of care. High staffing ratios provide first class residential and nursing care around-the-clock. Staffing levels are specially tailored to meet the needs of the family members living within each household. The nursing care and oversight of those living at Haviland House recognise that most people with dementia have other health conditions. Therefore our nursing care means our family members don’t need to leave if their health deteriorates. End of life and palliative care is provided irrespective of stage of dementia. Guild Care select staff with the right qualities to provide compassionate care. Care staff undertake comprehensive training including specialist dementia sessions which are mapped to the Skills for Care new Care Certificate. Although our family members may not remember their vibrant past, we can help them recall the things they love through the way they make them feel. Activities include live music, themed events, cinema, games, light exercise and a spot of gentle gardening. The Bradbury Wellbeing Centre is part of Haviland House and offers a much-needed hub for people with dementia, their carers, and families in the local community. We offer live music, crafts, outings and cinema screenings. There is a hair salon and residents and customers can relax and enjoy a range

of therapies, massage and beauty treatments. Haviland House and the Bradbury Wellbeing Centre are here for people throughout their dementia journey, giving them the confidence to remain in dependent in their homes for a long as possible making it possible for people to truly live well with dementia. Chris added: “Haviland is a home for life. So someone coming here might not stay in the same household if their dementia deteriorates they will move. We are all in this journey together and we want to ensure that Haviland House provides a friendly and homely environment that makes more sense to the people who live here. The butterfly approach is a new way of supporting people living with dementia which we believe makes a real difference to their well-being.” To discuss your needs or to arrange a visit, please contact our Customer Enquiries Team on 01903 372327 or email: enquiry@guildcare.org

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Get on your Marks for some good value wines Martin Lury Our very own bon vivant gets to grips with all the best buys martin.lury@me.com CARPE diem is a motto dear to my heart and as soon as I ascertained that M&S were offering 25 per cent off six bottles or more, I wended my way to Chichester to avail myself of said offer. It is, on these occasions, opportune to procure bottles one normally resists owing to due parsimony and the bottle prices quoted herewith assume they are at least one of six purchased to trigger the reduction. French wines being invariably quite expensive, I decided to focus exclusively on Gallic ones in order to maximise my savings and began with a 2016 Sauvignon Blanc Domaine Jacky Marteau from its Touraine heartland. For an offer price of £7.50 I was intrigued to try a traditional French Sauvignon Blanc and was pleasantly surprised at the quality of this wine bursting with good citrus flavours. Round, flavoursome, good minerality and consistency and with a hint of creaminess, this wine is produced from grapes grown on the premium left bank of the River Cher and is soft and supple in the mouth and should not remotely disappoint.

My next selection is almost counter intuitive on my part, as I am fully aware of the Chablis hierarchy ranging from Grand Cru, Premier Cru, Chablis and Petit Chablis in descending order. THis hierarchy is topographical in nature depending on the type of soil and the location with aspect and slope major factors as principally the steeper and more south - facing the slope, the riper and higher quality the grapes will be. Burgundy is subject to harsh winters and therefore the amount of sun affects the quality of the wine. But the key differentiator is soil quality - Chablis, Premier Crus and Grand Crus are grown on limestone formed in the upper Jurassic era or Kimmeridgian while Petit Chablis is grown on recent Portlandian limestone and only became the fourth Chablis appellation in 1944. It is also erroneous to state that Petit Chablis is just lesser Chablis - it is different, being fresher, lighter and less complex for easy drinking and a good producer can bridge the gap . THis M&S Petit Chablis was decidedly fresh, clean and soft on the palate with young green apple and citrus flavours to the fore. A slight perfumy nose along with balanced acidity are other reasons why this wine is a great apéritif or Lord's picnic wine and at an offer price of £8.25 a good buy, à mon avis! My final white wine selection was in the upper echelons price-wise, namely a 2012 Domaine du Limont Saint - Aubin 1 er Cru on offer for 20 readies. St Aubin is a close neighbour of Montrachet, lying

between Chassagne and Puligny, and is in the southern part of the Côte de Beaune, the heartland of great Burgundy whites. Richness, without excessive unctuousness, affords it great fluidity in the mouth and this opulent wine with a creamy golden hue would be an ideal accompaniment to firm - textured fish and grilled crustaceans and a jolly nice libation on its own. In terms of reds, I managed to espy a Côtes du Rhône Villages of 2016 vintage for an offer price of just £6. THis medium-bodied wine has pleasant dark summer fruits on the nose with a touch of spice and dark cherry and plum flavours - overall a good, fruity

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easy-drinking wine with hints of black pepper and a good buy at this price. A Beaujolais then caught my eye in the form of a 2016 Fleurie at an offer price of circa £8.60. As a Cru du Beaujolais, this wine is in the highest quality classification in Beaujolais and has provenance from the hilly northern part of the area containing the best vineyards. Meaning 'flowery' in English, this wine has strong floral aromas and is a good example of a Fleurie wine, being light and juicy with red cherry and violet scents and prominent raspberry flavours and one you could even serve slightly chilled. For my final red, I was enticed by a 2014 La Devine du Clos Cantenac Saint

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INGREDIENTS • 2 tbsp olive oil • 3 chicken breasts, skin and bone removed • 150g/5½oz button mushrooms, quartered • 1 small onion, chopped • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped • 50g/2oz butter • 2 tbsp plain flour, plus extra for dusting • 300ml/½ pint milk • 200ml/7fl oz chicken stock • freshly grated nutmeg, to taste • freshly ground white pepper • pinch salt • small handful fresh parsley, chopped • 500g/1lb 2oz readymade short-crust pastry • 1 free-range egg, beaten

- Émilion Grand Cru on offer at a teasing £13.50. Damsons and black cherry on the nose, blackcurrant and blackberry notes abound with tobacco and leather combining to a long finish - a wine to buy either to consume or lay down for a year or two! My bargain of the week, nevertheless, has to be an old favourite of mine - a Louis Vertay Brut Champagne on offer at a steal at just £12.50 and one you ought to stock up on for Christmas. Fine bubbles characterise this noteworthy Champagne, which is elegant, fruity and harmonious, with lovely red berries on the attack coupled with peach flavours and citrus notes on the finish - un vrai délice! Bottoms up!

Chicken and mushroom pie

Method 1. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. 2. Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the chicken and fry until the chicken begins to turn white. 3. Add the mushrooms and continue to fry until the chicken is golden-brown. 4. Remove the chicken and mushrooms from the pan and set aside. Add the onion and garlic to the same pan and fry for 2-3 minutes or until softened. Remove from the heat and set aside with the chicken and mushrooms. 5. Melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the flour and cook for about three minutes, stirring constantly until it has formed a thick smooth paste (this is called a roux). 6. Mix the milk and stock together in a jug, then add the nutmeg, white pepper and salt, to taste. Pour the liquid slowly into the flour mixture, whisking all the

time until smooth. Simmer over a gentle heat, stirring constantly, for about five minutes or until the sauce has thickened. 7. Stir in the chopped parsley and pour the sauce over the chicken and mushroom mixture. Mix well, then spoon into a pie dish and leave until completely cool. 8. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface until it is the thickness of a pound coin. Brush the edges of the pie dish with beaten egg, lay the pastry on top, press down the edges and trim. Brush the top of the pie with beaten egg and cut some leaf shapes out of the left-over pastry to decorate the top of the pie. 9. Make two or three slits in the top of the pie to allow steam to escape and then bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden-brown on top.

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INGREDIENTS • 5 apples - peeled, cored and sliced • 2/3 cup maple syrup • 1/2 cup butter • 1/2 cup brown sugar • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour • 1 pinch salt • 3/4 cup rolled oats

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Method 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). 2. Place the apples in an 8x8 inch baking dish. Pour the maple syrup over the apples. In a bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar.

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Stir in the flour, salt and oats. Sprinkle the oat mixture over the apples. 3. Bake in preheated oven 35 minutes, until golden and bubbly and apples are tender.

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Community News & Views THIS is the latest in a regular series of columns by the Aldingbourne Trust which will cover the start of a new era for its work. WITH the arrival of autumn and the wet and windy weather, it’s great to see the exterior cladding continues to progress well at our new centre, pictured below, at the Aldingbourne Country Centre. THe composite cladding roof sheets are also in place on all main areas along with the guttering. Diamond drillers have recently made 70 holes through the concrete first floor. THese will enable electrical first fix installation of the conduit for the beautiful feature spot lights in the shop area. Groundworks haven’t been forgotten either, with four of the five deep drainage soakaways now completed. Sue Livett, managing director of the Aldingbourne Trust, said: “THe Quarry Building is a major milestone in the Aldingbourne Trust’s development. "We are building for the future, and are delighted the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership and our supporters are making this project possible.” Next THursday will see a 'topping out' ceremony where the fixing of the final roof shingle tile will be placed on the roof. THis will be placed by one of the first people the trust supported almost 40 years ago. On their recent visit to the country centre, the blogging team visited the trust’s Earthworks programme, run by Gill Nudds.

MORE than 40 shoeboxes full of love have been collected by kind-hearted 1st Barnham Beavers and Sunday Seekers from St George's Church in Eastergate, pictured above. THey filled the boxes with items for fun, like skipping ropes or animals, items to love such as a soft toy, creative gifts like felt tip pens, wearable items such as sun hats, a cleansing product like soap and toothbrush, a gift to learn with like pencils and a homemade item like a friendship bracelet. Beaver Scout Leader Emma Holmes said: "THe children have been working hard during November to help others that are less fortunate than themselves. THe Beavers, all aged between six and eight, have been collecting items to fill shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child." THey delivered the filled boxes to Shoe Zone in Bognor Regis. THe collection forms part of the work of the international relief and development organisation, Samaritan's

Purse. THis works through churches in communities in need across Africa, eastern Europe and central Asia. THis is the first year the Beavers and Sunday school members have helped towards this project. One of the Beavers who bought items for a shoebox was Finn Eadie, six. He said: "We are filling the shoeboxes because people in other countries are not as lucky as we are. "THe shoebox appeal is nice because it makes children happy around the world. I really hope they like them." As well as providing the contents of the boxes, the Sunday Seekers baked cakes and biscuits and had a sale which raised £310 to cover the cost of sending them. THe money will also allow the children who receive them to have a 12-week course about Christianity. 1st Barnham Beavers are looking for new adult helpers. Email: beaversbarnham @1stbarnhamscouts.org.uk

Earthworks delivers a diverse and exciting range of creative skills to the adults with a learning disability the trust support. Up-cycling and recycling is used extensively, with many projects based on papier mache and cardboard. Clay is also used as it is a great medium to express thoughts and feelings. Sadly, the Earthworks kiln is currently in need of repair. If you feel you could support Earthworks by sponsoring or donating please contact Gill Nudds at Earthworks@ aldingbourne.org. Earthworks also facilitates school visits, allowing the group to become involved in the local community. THis has been a great success for both the group and students, promoting the understanding of lifelong needs, and, of course, the benefits and rewards of inclusion. While the charity is taking every effort to ensure the country centre continues to offer all its activities to a high standard, we do ask our visitors to bear with us during the development. We would like to thank you all in advance for your patience and understanding while this exciting new development build is underway. MORE than 50 supporters of Bognor Regis Pier enjoyed testing their knowledge. THey took part in the first quiz night to be held by Bognor Regis Pier Watch to back its work in boosting awareness of the landmark. THe successful event, pictured above, was held at the Gordon Centre in the town centre. Pier Watch joint founder Jan Malpas said: "What a great evening was had by all our

quizzers, of which we had over 50, and they also enjoyed a varied menu choice for their supper and a bumper raffle was held on the evening. "THere was a prize for the winning team, Diversity, and the 'wooden spoon' went to the two teams with the lowest score." She thanked everyone who took part in the quiz and said the good time at the evening meant plans were underway to hold the next quiz in 2018.

A SIX-FIGURE fundraiser has seen Bognor Regis motoring enthusiasts recognised for a national award. Bognor Regis Motor Club members were thrilled to be announced as the winners of the Best Contribution to Charity category at this year's Classic & Sportscar Awards. THe recognition came after the ladies at the car club held their final Regis Classic Tour last spring after 20 years of staging the event to raise money for various causes. THe 2017 tour took place in the Netherlands and raised more than £50,000 for Against Breast Cancer and Orchid - Fighting Male Cancer. THis took the total amount raised for cancer charities to just under £575,000. Clerk of the course Ali Green said: "It was a privilege to have been chosen by our peers within the motorsport community to win this prestigious award. We certainly didn't expect to win in such esteemed company." THe award was presented by TV personality Ant Ansted to Ali and the tour's secretary, Sue Cotton, pictured below. THe ladies were grateful to their two main sponsors over the 20 years, Heather Darwin, of Line-Up Aviation Personnel, for the first ten years and William Frosts, of Frosts Ltd, for the final decade. Bognor Regis Motor Club has been established since the early 1950s and the first Regis Classic Tour was loosely based on THe Regis Rally run by the club in that era when its members visited the Regis towns and village across the southern counties. At that time, the rally would have been an endurance challenge as the roads and cars were more unreliable than they are today. During the 20 years of the modern version, the tour has visited areas of the UK as far apart as the Peak District, Cornwall, Hereford and East Anglia. Two trips to the Netherlands have also been staged. Bognor Regis Motor Club organises a series of events during the year. THey include THe Regis TAP (tour and picnic) on the first Sunday in September, THe Regis Sprint in April, 12 car rallies and autotests. Joining with Southsea Motor Club, it also promotes the only stage rally held at Goodwood motor circuit - the Southdowns Stages in February each year.

VISUALLY impaired people have been urged by a member of a Bognor Regis charity to be aware of visions they can suffer. Shirley Buck, who runs 4Sight's Kitchen Klub, said five of its seven members experienced Charles Bonnet Syndrome. THis is a common condition among people who have lost a lot of their sight. Shirley said: "According to the RNIB, it causes hallucinations among some people but these hallucinations are not related to mental health problems. "Instead, they happen because the brain is not receiving as much information from the eyes as it used to and the brain fills in the gaps by creating new fantasy pictures or patterns." Some of the phenomena experienced by the Kitchen Klub members included a bright golden sun with lightning bolts flashing off it, coloured cartoon people flashing on and off and flashing blue lights in groups of two or three which appear intermittently. But, too often, these hallucinations failed to be mentioned in consultations, to leave those who experienced them unaware of their cause, said Shirley. "Kitchen Klub members also found that no mention of the syndrome had ever been made during visits to eye clinics," she added. 4Sight (West Sussex Association for Blind People) can be contacted for help on 01243 82855. A national group - Esme's Umbrella - also exists at: esmesumbrella@gmail.com or 0345 0513925.

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Park life offers so much enjoyment to our town Valued open space can be used by all ages ON THE outskirts of the town centre we can find Hotham Park, an entertainment area for use by us all. THe park was, of course, the grounds of Sir Richard Hotham’s home, and was only named Hotham Park when the area opened to the public in 1947 after the last private owner, William Fletcher, died. It has contained the much-loved Pets Corner and, finally, Rainbow’s End. However, it has been much more than that. It has been a haven in the centre of our town, where you can go and sit and contemplate; where children can run about safely without fear of traffic; where birds can flourish; where trees, shrubs and plants have been nurtured over the years. In 1857 the property was sold and the sale particulars make interesting and, to our modern eye, amusing reading. THe heading reads: 'A very important and valuable Freehold Estate with Noble Marine residence, standing in its own charming grounds and park-like paddocks of about forty six acres'. THe sales particulars continue with the comment that it would be suitable for a 'Nobleman’s or Gentleman’s family, having extensive stabling and coach house. Beautifully arranged gardens and pleasure grounds, vinery, peach houses, pinery and ornamental farm buildings. THe property is

situated in a most delightful country, in the immediate vicinity of many distinguished Seats, and one of the most salubrious localities on the coast of Sussex within two and a half hours (by South Coast Railway) of the Metropolis'. While this is quite a grand description, it gives you an idea of its importance at that time, and, of course, this has continued to be an impressive area of our town. THe grounds of the house have been used, retained and enhanced by the various owners, not least being William Fletcher who, before his death in 1941, certainly ensured the area was of interest to all. During the 1930s, a Betty Goodacre wrote in her column about Sussex Gardens a detailed account of her walk through the grounds with William Fletcher, in which she detailed over 36 varieties of exotic plants, shrubs and trees, many of which were certainly new to Bognor Regis when he planted them. She referred to the area as being similar to Kew Gardens. THe whole area is of importance. THe walls that encircle the estate are from a bygone age, some parts of them are listed and while almost hidden, in some parts, we can gain glimpses. One is outside the entrance to the library, another is Church Path behind Glamis Street,

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f The miniature railway in Hotham Park

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as well as the more open expanses in the High Street and the Upper Bognor Road. THe house was used in the Second World War by the council for work like the distribution of ration cards and the military also made use of the building. After the Second World War, there were many suggestions in the local papers and within council meetings as to the way forward for this grassed and wooded area in the centre of the town. It was obviously prime land and could have so easily been converted into a housing estate. Letters from local residents in 1947 expressed their views that, 'Bognor has always lacked a place where, when the winds are high, residents and visitors can spend their leisure hours'. Another person wrote: 'I had the privilege of seeing it before the war in natural beauty, and feel it would be deplorable to convert it into a modern park'. Finally, on May 23, 1947, Hotham Park was opened to the general public when the chairman of the council remarked: 'THis is indeed a red letter day, in the amenity advancement of Bognor Regis'. Its existence has not been without trials and tribulations, such as the time when it was thought the house was going to be demolished. A group of very enthusiastic volunteers petitioned hard and wrote books to save this piece of our heritage, as the Friends of Hotham Park House. THey were, as we now know, successful with their efforts. During the coming months, I would suggest that you take your children or dog for a walk, or just have a stroll through this open space. Take time to find the various attributes, such as the cork oak tree or the millstone table, as well as the numerous trees.

Enjoy the sound of the birds and count how many of the bird boxes - installed by the Hotham Park Heritage Trust - you can see. THe trust has been in existence for many years, caring, researching, fundraising and attending meetings to protect this area for future generations. THey were highly involved with the acquisition of heritage funding, alongside Arun District Council, to enable the park to have a new lease of life from 2009 with the renovation of the clock and the change of Rainbows End into new park land and an allyear cafe and the extension of the railway. Many people will be able to remember the days when Pet’s Corner encouraged children of all ages to visit and see the animals and have their picture taken in the small children’s seats. I never cease to be amazed at the number of people who say, 'Oh, I had my picture taken beside Humpty Dumpty in Pet’s Corner'. It must be one of the most popular family photographs taken in Bognor Regis by visitors and residents alike. What of the future? THe new golf area will be open soon. New trees are being planted. Each Saturday, at 9am, over 250 local runners and visitors from as near as Chichester and as far away as New Zealand join in the 5k parkrun. THey enjoy their run while their families enjoy the amenities and the surroundings. It is an amenity for everyone and, as such, we should also encourage children to use the facilities, safely, while allowing them to appreciate their surroundings. It is a far cry from the days of Sir Richard Hotham and William Fletcher but, luckily for us, it is still available to be enjoyed by all.

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Cafe Manager and Minutes Secretary – 39 Club The 39 Club in Bognor Regis provides a drop in cafe for the young people of the town, somewhere to go and relax, just meet friends in a safe environment and have soft drinks. Other activities may be provided as well. They need a Cafe Manager to run the small cafe (serving hot and cold drinks), which also includes a tuck shop on a Tuesday evening from 4pm to 6pm. They also need a Minutes Secretary; someone to arrange meetings twice a term, send out agendas and help to fill in grant forms.

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Assistant School Business Manager / Partnership Schools’ Support Grade 9 £27,668 - £30,153 pro rata Full time 37 hours per week, term time (plus two weeks) Required January 2018 We are looking to recruit an Assistant School Business Manager / Partnership Schools’ Support to work across two school sites in the first instance. Access to own vehicle and full driving licence is, therefore, essential. THis is an exciting time to join the enthusiastic and professional support teams of St Philip Howard Catholic School and St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School. THe Assistant Business Manager will work closely with the Business Manager / Chief Finance Officer in realising the objectives of both schools and will have extensive involvement with the wider support staff groups throughout the schools. THe role is challenging and full of variety. It involves four main areas of work: financial and budget management, facilities management, contract management and human resources. THe successful candidate will have excellent written, analytical, administrative, communication and interpersonal skills, combined with an empathetic approach to handling sensitive issues. To view the job description and download an application form, please visit www.sphcs.co.uk. Email applications to Jacqui Inglis at jinglis@sphcs.co.uk or send to school address. Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 4 December 2017 Interview date: Monday 11 December 2017 THe school is an equal opportunity employer and supports the safeguarding and protection of children and individuals. THis post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure.

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Blue and Blues rest up black and blue squad before Medway visit CHICHESTER RFC have the toughest possible test to overcome a two-game losing streak, taking on top-of-the-table Medway tomorrow. It's third versus first at Oaklands Park (2.30pm) in London Division One as the Blue and Blues look to end the Kentish men's unbeaten start to the season. Scott Ashley's side go into the match off the back of a week off, giving the injury-hit squad time to nurse their wounds. A large crowd is expected at Oaklands to watch a clash of two of the division's best teams. After suffering two defeats in a row, Chi will be raring to get back into action keen to avenge the defeat at Brighton last time out. But they will be fully aware they will have their work cut out against a side that has won all ten of their league matches so far, chalking up a positive points difference of plus 222. With Chi sitting 12 points behind, Ashley's XV know that a win would not only close the gap on top spot, but also give other sides in the division a sense that Medway can be beaten. A big question mark remains over what sort of team the Blue and Blues can turn out. A fortnight ago at Brighton, they had

seven missing due to injuries and five more unavailable It was perhaps understandable then that Chi struggled to match their Sussex rivals, eventually coming up 38-26 losers, with Harry Seaman bagging a hat trick. Speaking after the match, club spokesman Roger Gould said: "Although Chichester lost to a good Brighton team, they did rather better than expected in view of their very serious selection problems. THey earned a bonus point for their four tries and were in sight of a possible draw result before the home team scored in the last minutes." * Bognor return to action tomorrow, taking on Alresford in Hampshire One at Hampshire Avenue (2.30pm). THe Purple and Greens had been due to play Farnborough in the county vase last weekend. But the Hampshire side decided to withdraw from the competition a few days before the scheduled match, meaning Bognor were left without a game for the second week running. Having won four on the bounce, they will be hoping the extended time off the pitch will not have halted their momentum as they push up the table.

PostSport RUGBY: Chichester-based Jess Breach capped off an amazing international debut scoring six tries for the Red Roses against Canada last week. THe 20-year-old Harlequins' wing got three tries in each half at Allianz Park as she played for the England senior side for the first time.Jess, who lives in Felpham, combines playing rugby with studying for a degree in Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Chichester where she is in her second year. She was a talented hurdler in her youth where she represented England Schools but decided to focus on rugby. After starting her rugby career at Chichester RFC, she moved to Aylesford Bulls (which became Harlequins Ladies this season) and played for England at Under 18 and Under 20 level.

f Chi were defeated by Brighton last time out

f Scrum half Harry Seaman scored a hat-trick in the Blue and Blues' last match as Chi had 12 players absent from the squad

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CHICHESTER Ladies will hope to be on cloud nine this weekend as they look to extend their remarkable winning start to the season. Chi have been in fine form, sweeping all before them to one side as they have won eight games in a row to top the Sussex Premier Division. THat winning streak was extended last weekend with a 12-1 victory over Burgess Hill Ladies. It means with a third of the season gone, Chi have scored 78 times - an average of nearly ten goals a game - and currently sit eight points clear at the top of the table. Tomorrow they travel to play Brighton & Hove THirds (1pm) to play a side that are eighth in the 12 team division. Chi's focus will remain on the league until Christmas. THen, on the first weekend of the New Year, they will face the toughest test of the season yet when they face off against Brighton & Hove Firsts in the Sussex Cup.

Next year will also see them return to action in the English Vase, a competition that Chi lifted last season after beating opposition from around the country. Buoyed by that victory in May, Chi started the season strongly, defeating Crawley 16-0 on the opening day of the season. THe toughest test so far has been against Brighton & Hove Seconds away, who they beat 4-0. Apart from that, it has been plain sailing so far for the Chi Ladies. On the men's side, the firsts gained a much-needed 6-2 over bottom side West Herts to propel them up the National League East table. Alex THakore's side have struggled so far this season at the second tier of English hockey. But, after losing three in a row, braces for Ollie Baxter, Tim Ehret and Alex Pendle secured their third win of the season. Tomorrow sees Chi travel to the University of Westminster to play mid-table Richmond (6pm).

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DARTS: Newtown Raiders' Ian Hackett fired the second ton in-shot and ton out-shot in the same week in the Bognor Tuesday Double-In Double-Out league. Following on from Nick Riley's (QE2) 100 in-shot and 104 out-shot in 32 darts, the Raiders player hit a 100 in-shot & 120 out-shot in 21 darts. DIVISION ONE - Friary Arms 16 Neptune 6; QE2 17 the Hoffs 5; Old Barn Owls 12 Newtown Raiders 11; the Legends - bye MAN OF THE MATCH Nick Spicer (QE2) 18 & 30 darts [20.88 av]; Ian Hackett (Newtown Raiders) 21 & 29 darts [20.04 av]; Ben Lubbe (Friary Arms) 22 & 24 darts [19.67 av] - 1st leg 8 left in 30 darts 180s - Lee Chapman (Neptune) x1 DIVISION TWO - Wheatsheaf 6 Chi Snooker Club 15; Cabin Cruisers 12 BRSA 10; Hunston Club 16 Pier Bar 7; the Hoffmeisters 15 Richmond Arms 7 MAN OF THE MATCH - Jamie Middleton (BRSA) 19 & 30 darts [18.99 av] - 1st leg 174 left in 21 darts; Alex Norgett (Chi Snooker Club) 21 & 22 darts [23.30 av]; Andy Stubbs (Hunston Club) 17 & 35 darts [19.27 av]; James Bartley (the Hoffmeisters) 27 & 29 darts [15.61 av] MOM - 2nd leg 30 left in 39 darts

DARTS: Ricky Clark's 25 point average was not enough to prevent his Newtown Amity side from falling to a slim defeat to Friary Z. Here are the rest of the results from week seven of the Friday Benevolent Darts League: DIVISION ONE - Newtown Amity 9 Friary 'Z' 12; Aldingbourne Mavericks 14 Claremont 8; the Legends - Hunston Hares - POSTPONED; Aldwick Legion bye MAN OF THE MATCH - Ricky Clark (Newtown Amity) 17 & 23 darts [25.05 av]; Andy Cooper (Claremont) 19 & 23 darts [20.91 av] - 2nd leg 60 left in 27 darts DIVISION TWO - BRSA Ravens 16 Royal Oak 7; Friary 'D' 12 Chi Snooker Club 9; Lamb Steyne - QE2 Galleon POSTPONED; Richmond 'B' - bye MAN OF THE MATCH - Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club) 21 & 27 darts [20.88 av]; Mark H Todd (BRSA Ravens) 23 & 24 darts [21.32 av] DIVISION THREE - Friary 'C' 9 Newtown 'C' 16; Pagham Cricket Club 13 ASC 7; Richmond Rebels, BRSA Jokers - bye MAN OF THE MATCH - Dan Middleton (Newtown 'C') 27 & 30 darts [16.00 av] - 1st leg 63 left in 33 darts; Wayne Green (Pagham Cricket Club) 28 & 30 darts [17.28 av] 180s - Wayne Green (Pagham Cricket Club) x1

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'Legend' Murfin leaves the Lions as they face road test

f City have won three in a row

Chi hit form at right time CHICHESTER City boss Miles Rutherford believes his side have hit form just at the right time. THe Lillywhites have won three on the bounce, scoring nine goals while keeping clean sheets. THe latest in this purple patch was a 4-0 victory over AFC Uckfield Town with goals from Scott Jones (2), Kaleem Haitham and Josh Clack lifting Chi up to second in SCFL Premier. Tomorrow sees an altogether tougher test, with City welcoming third-placed Peacehaven and Telscombe to Oaklands Park (3pm). With Chi sitting just three points behind leaders Haywards Heath, albeit having played two matches more, it is a good opportunity for them to reinforce their promotion credentials. THey will be boosted by the addition of former Pagham frontman Scott Murfin, who signed for the club this week. After the Uckfield match, Rutherford said: "We're on a good run. THat's three wins, three clean sheets and three games where our fans - the Chi ultras - have made a real

difference. "Let's hope we can take this into the Peacehaven match." Chi took a while to hit their stride against a stubborn Uckfield side, who are struggling at the wrong end of the table. It took until the half-hour mark for the breakthrough to come, with that man Jones lifting the ball over the keeper with a delicate chip which teased the Uckfield defenders before crossing the line. THe home side doubled their lead on 62 minutes after great work from Hegarty. THen Haytham, who is fast becoming City's impact sub, drilled the ball into the back of the net off the right hand stick. Jones got his second of the game and his 17th league goal of the season with a smart finish in the 82nd minute. He might have had a hattrick in time added on but headed wide. It was left to Clack to seal the win, scoring his fourth in five deep into stoppage time. If there was a downside, it was the loss of midfielder Lorenzo Dolcetti, who went off injured in the first half. It is unclear if he will be available tomorrow.

f Scott Jones scores the City opener

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PAGHAM have paid tribute to striker Scott Murfin who has left the club for local rivals Chichester City after nearly a decade at Nyetimber Lane. THe former number nine's appearances for the club have been limited in recent weeks after Dan Simmonds re-signed from Isthmian South side Shoreham. Despite crossing over to their SCFL Premier rivals, club chairman Tony Shea described Murfin as a legend. Paying tribute to the striker on Twitter, the club said: "We would like to thank Scott for everything that he has done for Pagham FC, and his special moments for us over the years. "All the very best Scott and thank you." Murfin's last goal for the club came a fortnight ago in the 6-1 home win against Eastbourne United. Last week's match against Newhaven was postponed early in the second half due to a floodlight failure after Callum Overton put them into a 1-0 lead. THe Lions return to action tomorrow, travelling to promotion challenging Saltdean United (3pm) before the rescheduled match at Newhaven on Tuesday (7.45pm).

f Scott Murfin netting one of his last goals for Pagham

Selsey slide as Sids smash nine Ne

SELSEY'S slide continues as the Blues' Jekyll and Hyde campaign took another turn for the worse. After starting the league campaign with six successive wins, Steve Bailey's side have now won only once in eight in the SCFL Division One. THat run has seen Selsey's young guns drop from second and a potential promotionchallenging season to a mid-table scrap. Tomorrow brings Blues fans some cause for optimism as they welcome fourth-bottom Billingshurst to the High Street Ground (3pm).

But to reverse the habit, Selsey must put two defeats of the past week behind them. THe first one was perhaps the hardest to take as Bailey's side were probably the better team in losing out 3-1 to Bexhill United at home. THe visitors made Selsey rue leaving their shooting boots at home, scoring a trio of goals as the Blues just did not take their chances. Despite the Bexhill keeper being dismissed for a two-footed challenge on former Sidlesham striker Tom Bayley, Selsey could only get one back with Joe Clarke getting a consolation in injury time.

f Sidlesham hit Worthing Town for nine

THat was followed by a 3-0 defeat to SCFL Premier leaders Haywards Heath in the second round of the Sussex Senior Cup on Tuesday night. In SCFL Division Two, Sidlesham will face a stern test of their promotion credentials when they travel to Crowborough-based Jarvis Brook tomorrow (2pm). Daren Pearce's side sit fourth in the league, one spot and two points behind tomorrow's hosts. Sids go into the match full of confidence after a 9-0 win over Worthing Town at the Rec last weekend. Goals from Daniel Byles, Callum Dowdell, Dan Bassil (2), Liam-Jay Bush (2), Joe Bennett, THomas Atkinson and Harry Gregory sealed the victory for Pearce's side. It was a strong showing from Sidlesham, even though it came against a side which are languishing in the bottom half and have one of the worst defensive records in the league. Sids were given an indication of how to beat Jarvis Brook by local rivals Bosham, who chalked up a 4-2 victory against them last weekend. Callum Coker scored all four of the Robins' goals in the victory, which was the Walton Lane side's first victory in SCFL Division Two since September. THey face Clymping (2pm) tomorrow in a match played at Littlehampton Town's St Flora's Sportsfield.

Chi boss vows side will carry on trying CHICHESTER City boss Matt Wright says his side have learned a tough lesson in competing at a higher level after a late goal denied them all three points against Cardiff City. THe Green and White Army head to Kent to play Gillingham on Sunday (2pm) looking for their first victory in four. THat run should have been halted last weekend when a brace from Hollie Wride and a Jess Lewry strike put them into a 3-2 lead over the Bluebirds. But the late strike left the Oaklands Park faithful celebrating one point and not three. THe draw leaves Chi seventh at the halfway mark of the season in their first ever season in the 12-team FA Women's Premier South

division. Despite the poor run, the Chi boss believes his side have what it takes to keep on competing at the third level of women's football. He said: "We're in a tough league and we're playing teams where, if you are not at 100 per cent, then they will punish you. "We're here to compete in every game. We will look to go to Gillingham in positive mood as we have had two really good performances in a row. "Even if we have not taken the points from them that we should have done, they have seen us play some of the best football we have played. We will come back and will keep going in this division."

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f Rocks' players celebrate Kristian Campbell scoring the opener at St Albans City | Pic: Tommy McMillan)

Pearce praises young guns as Rocks' long winless run ends Next Game

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BOGNOR boss Jack Pearce has hailed the impact of his young guns as the Rocks brought a winless league run of 13 games to an end. Players like Tommy Block (17), Calvin Davies (20) and Kristian Campbell (21) have had a baptism of fire in National League South as the Nyewood Lane side have struggled to fund their feet at a higher level. But four points in six in the past week have given Rocks fans new belief they can lift themselves out of the dropzone where they currently reside. First, though, Bognor must travel to fellow National South side Hemel Hempstead for an FA Trophy clash tomorrow (3pm). Speaking to the Post, Pearce said he has happy with the effort from his team in the first four months of the season. However, he was very clear on why the results have not followed, saying: "THe missing ingredient is turning possession into goals." He said: "THere's lots of improvement I have noticed. THe squad is fitter than they have ever been, that has stepped up to the level that we need and we have also got some experience back into the team. "For a few weeks, of the four or five experienced players that we have - Dan Beck, Sami [El-Abd], James Crane, Ben Swallow and Dan Lincoln - of those five we only had two playing. Having four of those in now has made a difference to the whole squad.

"Having said that, with the youngsters that we have, if we can get through this year the learning curve will be tremendous and that can only be good for Bognor Football Club." THe Rocks had a youngster and the foot of a more experienced head to thank for ending their winless run last weekend at St Albans City. Campbell, who returned on a month's loan from National League side Bromley, headed Bognor into an early lead, nodding in Swallow's corner. After the home side equalised, 34-yearold Dan Beck sealed the winner just before half time, slamming home a shot through a crowded area which ended up in the goal. THose three points were followed up by another at home against FA Cup giantkillers Oxford City. Despite dominating possession, the Rocks failed to create any clear-cut chances and were perhaps lucky to escape with a 0-0 draw after the visitors hit the post and forced Lincoln into two fine saves late on. Pearce said: "What we have got is we are a very young team. So, with good training sessions, we will get better the more we play. "I always say the biggest talent any player can have is the ability to work hard. "If we work hard as a group and do the right things often enough, the results will come whoever the manager is and whatever level a team is playing at."

Three month wait was worth it IT TOOK nearly 94 days. But, when the search for a Rocks league win finally came to the end, it was worth waiting for. Some Bognor fans may have been forgiven for thinking that their team would not register another three points for the rest of 2017. But, as has become the case, when their backs are up against the wall, Bognor deliver - and that's exactly what they did when on the road at promotion-chasing St Albans City. One man, though, who did not lose the faith was manager Jack Pearce, who believes the club will be so much stronger for their experience competing against sides with bigger budgets and stronger squads. Pearce said: "Supporters and players like it when you're winning. But it's more of a challenge when teams are about the same level - that's a challenge people should relish. "I just keep on saying the same message: if we keep doing the right thing often enough, then results will turn." With the win followed up by a draw on Tuesday night against Oxford City, the challenge now is to string a run of positive results together. With winnable matches round the corner, Rocks fans should not be left wating for another three months.

f Bognor have waited 94 days to cheer a league win

FINE margins. THat’s what describes our time so far this season. Win, lose and draw - we've seen it all in the last fortnight or so. THe Hampton & Richmond game was anyone’s for the taking and when we scored the opener through Ibra Sekajja it looked set to be Bognor’s first win of the season. But the Beavers equalised after a defensive mistake to be all square at the break. A late 81st minute penalty was awarded and it was a well taken three points as Hampton stole that game. It was rather unfortunate and that must have bashed the players’ morale into the ground. How things change! On the way to the next game, away to St Albans City, Bognor fans were in high spirits and everyone agreed that we were due a win. THe news just a day before that Kristian Campbell had returned for another loan spell boosted the team. He played really well and netted a superb near post header from a corner to give us the lead. Sam Merson (son of Paul Merson) got the equaliser after a fine pass which split the defence by Solomon Sambou. But Bognor’s determination was so evident and they got back into the lead again on 43 minutes as Dan Beck’s deflected low shot from the edge of the area rebounded and then Sekajja was the last to get a touch apparently – according to Tommy McMillan, Rocks' photographer, at least. THe official website, and no doubt Becky, disagrees! THe Rocks battled hard in the second half and in the end deserved their win. It was a result that even had the most optimistic Rocks fan saying 'Wow'. Part of that was due to the fact that St Albans are a good side, one that should be in play-off contention by the end

of the season. But the surprise too was based on the fact that the three points have been a long time coming (too long, I think most will agree). It was such a relief after the game for both players and fans. And it made for a nice trip home after that on the Rocks on Tour travel. If you haven’t been to a game on the coach, then you must book on soon. THe players appreciate all of the support. And it feels great to be with like-minded Rocks die-hards, especially after a win like this. Well done lads! After the scalp of beating St Albans, it was home to Oxford City in our next fixture in midweek. It ended in a goalless draw and it really could have gone either way, but Oxford have one eye on the FA Cup game with Notts County next week. At times, chances were few and far between but we knew that this game would be tight. THey will feel hard-done by after hitting the post in the first half and then missing a great opportunity at the end thanks to a fabulous save from Dan Lincoln to keep the scores level. It’s never dull following the Rocks, is it? Next up it's the cup and a trip to Hertfordshire to play a team we know quite well. I’ll be on the coach to Hemel Hempstead tomorrow for FA Trophy time. After they beat us 3-1 in the league earlier in the season, perhaps payback is on? We know they are a good team and sitting just outside the play-off spots. But, now we have the winless monkey off our back, it could be exactly the sort of game where we could spring a surprise. UP THE ROCKS Pictured above are the Felpham Colts u-7 side before the Hampton & Richmond game.

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