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Homes for sale for £100,000 NEW HOMES for £100,000 could be built in Pagham next year.

THe low-cost housing is being planned by the parish council as an alternative to commercially produced properties.

Cllr Ray Radmall, the parish council’s chairman, said meetings about the development were planned for the next two weeks.

“If these go well, I would hope we could apply for planning permission next

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spring. Gaining approval would allow a start to be made on site in the summer of 2018.

“I expect the homes would be built 20 at a time in small terraces of 3-5 houses.

It is cheaper to build them that way because money is being saved on the external walls,” he said.

THe initial proposal is for 100 of the affordable homes to be built. Further blocks of 20 might also be possible in the

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next two to three years.

“We have looked at how we can price the houses and they will be at £100,000 or even less.

“We need to act because of the high price of housing,” Cllr Radmall said. “It will also show that the parish council and the community are not against new homes. But we want them to be at a price people in this area can afford as well as in areas well away from the Pagham

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Harbour local nature reserve and all its wildlife.

“We also need to protect our most valuable farmland with Brexit going on and the fact we will have to be more selfsufficient.”

Cllr Radmall has formed a group of five parish councillors to lead its work on the matter. THis is complemented by a 12-strong action group from the Turn to page five

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Bank on Julie for entrepreneurship VULNERABLE women around Bognor Regis and Chichester will benefit from a graduate's success.

Julie Budge, the founder of My Sisters' House, has graduated from the 2016/17 cohort of the Lloyds Bank social entrepreneurs programme.

THe year-long programme equips entrepreneurs with the skills to grow a social business to help solve some of the most pressing social issues within their communities.

THe entrepreneurs on the Start Up and Scale Up programmes each receive financial support of a grant of up to £10,000, a comprehensive learning programme with the School for Social Entrepreneurs and a Lloyds Banking Group business mentor.

Julie said: "It's been an absolutely fantastic and valuable 12 months. It's all about networking with other social entrepreneurs. I was on the London course and they came from all over the country.

We also had some informative speakers."

THe experience of being on the course had helped to enable the centre to plan to move to bigger premises in Bognor Regis with another community group and to streamline its processes to become more efficient to better help its clients.

"We have moved the centre forward in so many ways in the past year and doubled the number of women we are helping. THis year, we will have seen 270 by the end of this year, to take the overall total to 370."

Faye Mills, who helps at the centre, said: "We are all so proud of Julie. THis year has

not been easy for her but she has done so well to complete the course."

Jule founded My Sisters' House in 2014 to provide a safe, welcoming and nonjudgemental place where women in the Arun and Chichester districts can talk about their situations and be offered support.

Currently based in London Road, the help includes support in finding paid work, holistic therapies, an eating disorder support group, a domestic abuse drop-in service and craft activities.

It services are aimed at highly vulnerable women who can have a range of issues like histories of physical and sexual abuse, drug and alcohol addiction, trauma and mental health problems.

Paula Rogers, the head of social enterprise at Lloyds Banking Group, said: "It has been fantastic to witness the progression of the entrepreneurs who have been supported by the Lloyds Bank social entrepreneurs programme, in partnership with School for Social Entrepreneurs and jointly funded by Big Lottery Fund, over the past year. THe programme is helping them to make a real difference in their communities, as part of our commitment to help Britain prosper."

School for Social Entrepreneurs' chief executive Alastair Wilson said: "It has been so inspiring to see our students develop their social business over the past year...

"THey are each finding innovative ways to tackle prevalent social issues within their communities and I wish them the very best in the future."

Housing plan refused because of worries of harm to reptiles FEARS about the effect on reptiles has led to proposed homes in Woodgate being rejected.

Arun District Council planning officer Claire Potts said the outline scheme for 57 homes failed to show how suitable habitats could be created for animals such as slow worms, grass snakes and adders which were likely to be present on the 1.77 hectare site.

Her report states: "THe applicant has failed to demonstrate that the proposed development can be undertaken in a satisfactory manner as it has not demonstrated that the impact on protected species can be

avoided, adequately mitigated or, as a last resort, compensated for..."

She also stated the applicant, TCPlanning, had failed to show the infrastructure put forward would be able to cope with the needs of the occupiers of the intended housing.

She was unconvinced as well that the proposed development on land east of Orchard Gardens would be of a high enough quality to meet the level set out in Arun's planning policies.

A total of 36 objections from residents to the scheme were received

by Arun, along with protests from Aldingbourne Parish Council.

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Queen honours Ray's services to Pagham

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f Ray Radmall with his British Empire Medal DEDICATED Ray Radmall has been honoured by the Queen for his services to Pagham.

THe parish council chairman was invested with his BEM by Her Majesty's representative in West Sussex. He is the first person in the Bognor Regis area to receive the medal since it was re-instated by the Queen in 2012.

Susan Pyper, the Lord Lieutenant for West Sussex, told Mr Radmall at Monday's ceremony: “THis is a very special medal and I know all your friends here will say it's well deserved.

“It is my honour and my pleasure on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen to invest you with the BEM. THank you for all you have done for the community.”

She explained it was Mr Radmall's fellow residents who had nominated him. She receives all nominations for the medal in the county and passes those she believes deserve to be recognised on to the Honours Secretariat.

From there, the remaining nominations are considered by the Government before the final few are put to the Queen to approve.

Mrs Pyper said: “It is quite a tortuous

process and, believe me, not all the nominations that come across my desk get any further than West Sussex."

About eight BEMs are awarded in the county each year.

Rear Admiral John Lippiett, one of the Deputy Lord Lieutenants for West Sussex, read out Mr Radmall's citation for his services to the community of Pagham.

“He has totally absorbed himself in his love of Pagham and does all he can for the good of his community. Mr Radmall has demonstrated selfless perseverance and goodwill in his work for the community,” he said.

“He has been involved in many aspects of village life, including the planting of daffodil bulbs in the highway verges, acting as tree warden for the village, chair of the (Pagham) Beach Residents' Association and Pagham Village Hall Trust and much more.

Calling him popular and successful, the citation said Mr Radmall had led and championed many projects.

His time chairing Pagham Parish Council had also seen him bear the brunt of a number of challenges which faced the village. THese included the threat to

Pagham's beachfront properties from coastal erosion.

Mr Radmall was awarded the medal in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours List.

Monday afternoon's 30-minute investiture in Pagham Village Hall was attended by some 50 members of the community. Mr Radmall, who has chaired the parish council for 12 years, told them: “I am deeply honoured and privileged to find myself with this beautiful medal. I'm somewhat taken about.

“THere are many good people in this community who do incredibly good work for no reward. THey are people who have risen up to the challenges and put their hearts and souls into this community.

“I applaud the caring nature of Pagham.

THis is for you as well as for myself as far as I am concerned.”

Parish, district and county councillor Dawn Hall paid tribute to his untiring efforts.

“I have seen Ray lead the way on behalf of the community on many, many occasions.

“He is a persistent, dedicated person and he is passionate about this village, He is an amazing chairman who makes things happen and will not give up," she said.

EAGER motorists bought the latest parking disc for Bognor Regis at its launch.

Several drivers were anxious to get hold of the disc as soon as it became available to be able to benefit from up to two hours' free parking in three town centre car parks next year.

One of the first motorists to buy a disc at the launch on Wednesday was North Bersted resident Sonia Elliott.

She bought four of the orange discs - one each for herself, her son, her grandson and her husband.

"I use my disc once or twice a week," she said. "It's very good value because it lasts all year and I find it extremely useful. It's especially good if you just want to pop into the town and do something for a short time.

"You don't have to worry about getting any change when you are parking or working out if you have got the right money. I hope the scheme continues for many years to come."

Another motorist who snapped up a disc was Craig Schneider, 26, also of North Bersted."I've just bought my first disc and I've already put it in my car.

It's really going to save me money," he said. "I've been spending 80p to park in this car park for an hour every day.

"THat doesn't seem a lot of money but it adds up over 365 days. I've only got to use it twice and it's going to start saving me money from then on."

Town centre manager Toyubur Rahman said the discs were invaluable in helping to convince people to shop in Bognor Regis.

"It helps to make that decision that little bit easier and it helps the town in terms of making it easier to park.

"It saves people from having to scrabble around for change.

"People really value the discs and I know some buy them as presents and so they definitely bring people into the town. THey are really useful."

More than 25,000 discs have been sold so far this year. It is expected the 2018 version will be equally popular.

THe scheme is run by Bognor Regis Traders' Association and is backed by Arun and Bognor Regis councils.

Chris Heaps, the chairman of Bognor Regis Traders' Association, said: "Free parking is essential to the regeneration of the town centre to support the many national and independent local traders operating here.

"THe scheme has been increasingly popular over the years to an extent that, in the past two years, the association have been able to raise enough to be able to contribute funds to activities within the town centre."

Sheila Hodgson, the town council's projects officer, said: "THe town council are proud to sponsor the two hour free parking discs for another year. We hope the scheme will encourage shoppers to come to Bognor Regis and support and enjoy our wide range of businesses."

THe cost of the discs has doubled from the £1 price since the scheme's launch in 2012 to enable more funds to be raised to boost the town centre.

THe discs apply to Hothamton, Lyon Street and Fitzleet car parks.

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` Change welcomed A DELAY in introducing universal credit to Bognor Regis and Chichester has been welcomed.

THe Government has announced the new benefit will be launched in the area next July - and not April, 2018, as originally intended.

Arun and Chichester Citizens Advice was among those who called for the roll-out to be slowed down and changes made to the benefit because of problems experienced by claimants in the initial areas.

Chief executive Carol Groves said: "I'm pleased to say our evidencebased campaign has made a difference.

"In the summer, we called for the Government to pause their plans to rapidly expand universal credit from five Jobcentres a month to 50.

"We welcome the fact the Government will be slowing the implementation of universal credit which has resulted in a delay of three months with the new rollout date for July, 2018,n Arun and Chichester.

"THe Government has also committed to working with Citizens Advice to improve the support available locally for people moving on to the system."

THe Government had listened to Citizens Advice to remove the seven waiting days at the start of a claim and giving an extra payment to people on housing benefit. Helpline calls had also been made free, instead of charging 55p a minute.

Mrs Groves added: "THese changes should help millions of people but we will continue to monitor the roll-out to make sure that they do.

We hope the Government will keep listening."

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New plans for park revealed A BOGNOR Regis car park's transformation is set to move a step closer next week.

Councillors will be asked to approve the delivery of a linear park on the Hothamton car park, pictured below, as part of the Gardens by the Sea regeneration concept of Arun District Council.

THe decision by Arun's Bognor Regis regeneration sub-committee on THursday will be a key step in the progression of the plans from the drawing board to reality.

THe proposals for the Hothamton site include the new linear park to create a green link for pedestrians from the town to the pier alongside blocks of flats and commercial premises such as cafes, shops or offices on the ground floor.

Cllr Phil Hitchins, the chairman of the sub-committee, said: "THis is an exciting day for those of us who have been involved in the town over many years.

"I am really looking forward to seeing the new park take shape as it will create an attractive green corridor from town to seafront.

"THe quality of the design shines through and the existing park area will be enlarged and transformed with new play and leisure facilities."

THe Gardens by the Sea concept was agreed by councillors last February and also includes a Winter Gardens attraction with a larger theatre and hotel on the Regis Centre site. THe Hothamton scheme takes in the Sunken Garden next to the car park.

More than 400 people took part in a recent consultation about the designs.

THey include high quality space for play, markets and events, with permanent kioskstyle businesses as well as car parking.

THe accommodation could be for staff or students flats or for market sale or rent.

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Theresa May from Bognor Regis wants an apology from Trump US PRESIDENT Donald Trump has been called on to apologise for confusing a Bognor Regis woman for the British prime minister.

Mr Trump sent THeresa May Scrivener, who lives near the seafront, a Tweet because he missed out on the underscore which distinguishes her Twitter address from the THeresa May whose address is 10 Downing Street.

THeresa May Scrivener, 41, filmed a mock press conference for the BBC's The One Show on Tuesday in which she spoke about how she believed the man who leads America owed her an apology.

She said: "I am a mother of three children who has just completed her training to be a teaching assistant.

"But, for the past week, I have had calls and messages day and night. I call on Donald Trump to clarify he made a mistake. I would like to get on with my life."

THe press conference took place in a seafront pub to an audience of three - two weekly newspaper reporters and presenter Matt Allwright.

THe furore arose last THursday when her barely used Twitter address received Mr Trump's message just after midnight last THursday.

THat was in response to the British prime minister's criticism of him after he had tweeted anti-Muslim videos by an extremist group. His wrongly sent tweet said Mrs May should concentrate on domestic security and radicalisation.

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Town's school rated 'Good'

STAFF and students at a Bognor Regis school are this week celebrating a highly positive Ofsted report.

THE education watchdog gave THe Regis School an overall rating of 'Good', with its leadership and management given a verdict of 'Outstanding'.

THe inspectors praised every aspect of work at the Westloats Lane school on their two-day visit.

In her report, lead inspector Clare Gillies said: "In just over three years, the principal has built rapidly on past strengths at the same time as successfully improving pupils' achievement.

"GCSE and sixth-form results went up in 2015 and 2016 but then both moved into a higher gear in 2017.

"In all years, pupils now make strong progress in the majority of subjects.

"THey work hard and are attentive in lessons. Most, but not all of them, take pride in how they present work.

"All staff are working to achieve even more top grades and to diminish further the difference between the progress of I have haddisadvantaged pupils and others." night. I call THe latest rating matched the status he made athe school was given at its previous with my life."inspection in November, 2013. Current place in aprincipal Mike Garlick joined the school f three - twothe following year. He was credited by nd presenterthe inspectors for being behind many of the improvements. ay when her He said: "THis is a very positive report received Mrthat is testament to the hard work of midnight lastour staff who work together as a team to introduce initiatives and practices that the Britishare making a measurable difference to him after hethe outcomes of our students. deos by an "THroughout their report, the inspectors y sent tweetidentified pockets of excellence that are centrate onalready well established at the school. sation.

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disciplines and enrichment and show a school committed to providing its students with the very best educational opportunities.

"THe next steps needed to become fully 'Outstanding' are clear and there is nothing in this report to suggest that this is not well within our grasp."

A team of five inspectors took part in the visit to the school. THey observed lessons, and spoke to students, staff and parents.

THey identified a series of strengths.

THese included subject teaching, inclusion, student behaviour, safeguarding, sixth form, staff morale,

governance, supporting disadvantaged pupils and enrichment.

THey praised the school's role as a UN Rights Respecting School and said the principles of the status underpinned the outstanding inclusion and support for all pupils' well-being and happiness.

THe school is part of the United Learning Trust and Ms Gillies praised its part in the school's performance.

Dame Sally Coates, the director of secondary education at United Learning, said: "THis is a very strong report which clearly shows how far THe Regis School has come in the last few years.

"Under Mr Garlick's leadership, the

standard of teaching and learning has risen sharply leading to an impressive improvement in student attainment."

THe inspectors set out five steps the school needed to do to improve further.

THey included sharing among all middle leaders the wealth of leadership expertise which existed throughout the school. Pupils also needed to know how well they were doing in all subjects and were clear about what they needed to do to produce even better work.

Efforts should also be made to ensure pupils' wrote and presented their work clearly.

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From page one Community to work towards a community land trust.

Pagham is seen by Arun District Council as a strategic location to deliver its 1,000 annual new homes target until 2031.

A trio of sites – Pagham North, Pagham South and Sefter Road – are the subject of planning applications from developers and could have up to 1,200 homes built on them if they are approved.

A sustained community campaign has been ongoing in protest at the proposals.

Cllr Radmall said land in the north-east of the parish was being considered for the community homes.

Positive talks had been held with a modular homes manufacturer about supplying the properties.

Its managing director is set to visit the action group to further the discussions.

A building materials supplier was also involved, as well as the Surrey and Sussex Association of Local Councils, to which the parish council belongs.

Action for Rural Sussex and the Campaign to Protect Rural England had been informed about the progress as well.

A grant would be sought from either the government or Arun to build the houses.

THey would be managed by a housing association and criteria introduced to ensure the homes would only go to those who most needed them.

Cllr Radmall has previously said he expected the new commercially built homes in Pagham to be priced between £300,00-£600,000.

Centre is topped out SPECIAL guests reached for the sky to celebrate a milestone in a charity's expansion.

THe VIPs stood on scaffolding at the top of a new three-storey building which is being created for the Aldingbourne Trust.

THe £4m Quarry Building will have seating for 100 people and comprise a new entrance to the trust's base at the Aldingbourne Country Centre, a shop, toilets and accessible changing facilities, a modern cafe for visitors, extra staff offices and a car park.

One of the original people supported at the centre, Paul Dunne, performed the topping out by nailing the first of the shingle tiles to the roof.

THose perched on top of the scaffolding on the cold winter afternoon cheered as Paul vigorously hammered in one of the 32,000 cedar tiles which will be used. THey included the trust's chairman, Frances Russell, Amiri Construction director Mark Vincent and the project manager, Adrian Harvey.

Trust managing director Sue Livett said: "THe positive difference that the centre will make to the people we support, our visitors who enjoy a great

day out, and our hardworking volunteers and training staff will be immense. We provide real skills, care and jobs in a very 21st century way.

"Strong partnerships between social enterprise and charity fundraising helps to give adults with learning disabilities real choices and more independent lives."

She thanked the Coast to Capital local economic partnership for its support for the building.

THe ceremony took place last THursday and also included a tour of the site for many of the centre's staff, clients and trustees.

THe choice of Paul to carry out the topping out fitted the trust's ethos of helping to give adults with learning disabilities real choices and more independent lives.

Chichester-based architects HNW has designed the Quarry Building and it will open next year. It is being built by Amiri Construction, of Fareham.

THe charity is appealing to generate extra funds to increase the support it provides to people with learning disabilities across Sussex.

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Gifts of food help hungry GENEROUS shoppers have ensured Bognor Regis families will have enough to eat at Christmas.

Tesco customers donated 85 crates of food, each weighing about 22kg, to the annual collection by the town's Foodbank in keeping with the amount of tinned and dried goods of the past three years.

Sue White, the Foodbank's coordinator, said the tone had been set on the opening day of the three-day event at the Shripney Road store last weekend.

"People have been giving us full trolleys of food, bags of food or just one item. We're grateful for all of it.

"THey are often giving us a Christmas treat to pass on as well. We will make good use of the donations."

"We had a couple of clients on THursday who used to come to the Foodbank. THeir lives are more settled now and they wanted to help us," she said.

One of the shoppers who handed over a bag of food was Woodgate resident Mary Clay.

"She said: "I've handed over enough to make a meal for a person, though I realise the food might be split up when it is handed out.

"Although I'm retired, I've got enough and I know people find themselves in difficult situations nowadays.

"As I've got sufficient, I thought I would give something to somebody else."

THe Foodbank had 16 volunteers

at the collection, a further two transporting food and others at the premises in Argyle Road storing the meat, fruit, pasta and biscuits.

Young members of Cubs in the Bognor Regis area, led by Wendy Morris, also went along last Saturday to help out.

Mrs White praised their non-stop contribution. "What they did was amazing. People love seeing the Cubs getting involved."

THe amount of food donated was topped up by Tesco with a cash contribution. THe company used a national formula from the Trussell Trust to work out the monetary value of the donations based on their weight and handed over 20 per cent of that amount to help with costs.

THe need for the donations was shown at the Foodbank on Tuesday when three clients went along in just 30 minutes in the morning.

Looking ahead, Mrs White said she hoped the changes to universal credit made by the Government would limit its impact on the numbers forced to use the Foodbank from April when the benefit was introduced for Bognor Regis.

"We will have to wait to see what happens but there is always a delay in payments when a person switches benefits or when a person is assessed for one. We come across that a lot with personal independent payment and employment support allowance," she added.

Successful police work takes drugs off two streets in town MORE than £4,000-worth of drugs were taken off the streets of Bognor Regis in two operations by the police.

Two men have been charged with drugs offences as a result of the police's actions.

Georgie Coleman, 23, of Lambeth in London, has been charged on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class A drug (cocaine) and acquire, use or possession of a criminal property after he was arrested in Lyon Street on November 23.

He has been remanded in custody

and will appear before Crawley magistrates on November 18.

A second man, Lamar Brown, 28, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class A drug (cocaine).

He has also been charged with the possession of a weapon used for the discharge of a noxious liquid, gas or electrical incapicitation device after he was arrested in Larch Close on November 22.

He was bailed and will appear before Portsmouth Crown Court on December 18.

BUSES should remain in Bognor Regis High Street, councillors were told this week.

Aldwick resident Michael Hampton said suggestions the vehicles should be diverted to enable a fully pedestrianised area to be created where the High Street and London Road precinct met ignored the needs of people who were disabled or had limited mobility.

Mr Hampton told this week's meeting of Aldwick Parish Council: "THe current bus stops already mean people have got a considerable walk to get to Morrisons and Boots. THey are the sort of places they need to go to.

"To move the buses another 30-40 yards away to the other end of THe Arcade would be bad for them.

"I am sure that would be the case not just for the residents of Aldwick and Pagham coming from this way but also for those in Felpham and Middleton who are coming from the other way. THe bus stops

should be left as they are.

"If the parish council made a decision and made it known to Stagecoach, they may keep the buses as they are."

Retired transport planning officer Mr Hampton said the difficulties caused by mixing buses and pedestrians in the High Street's central section could have been solved by some design changes.

One of these could have seen a single line of red bricks placed on either side of the carriageway to define the area for vehicles. As well as buses, emergency services vehicles are also allowed to be driven through the section.

Another idea could have involved putting bricks in the roadway at different angles with those in the pedestrian area, he said.

THe parish council did not discuss the matter at the meeting on Monday. But county councillor Dawn Hall told Mr Hampton: "I completely agree about the buses and we will work on that."

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` Funding for loos AN OFFER of funding to keep public toilets in Aldwick open has been backed by parish councillors.

THey agreed in principle and without prejudice to pay Arun District Council up to £2,000 a year for repairs to ensure the loos at West Meads and Avisford Park recreation ground stay open.

THey also decided to contribute an annual maximum of £4,000 towards the running costs of the two sites. Councillors hope the offer will encourage Arun to retain the loos after its review of conveniences is completed next year.

` Hall's lottery cash BIG SCREEN entertainment is coming to Barnham Community Hall.

National Lottery Awards For All has donated £9,754 to the trust which runs the hall off Yapton Road.

A spokesman for Awards for All said: "THis organisation will purchase new equipment which will enable them to run regular cinema nights from their community hall, with the aim of bringing the local rural community together."

THe trust was among 255 projects in the south east to receive a grant.

` Anthony is found A MISSING man from Bognor Regis has been found.

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Pamela's bright idea for hospice DELIGHTED Pamela Evans has turned her Felpham home into a festive fairytale for a hospice.

Pamela has used at least 4,000 lights to create an illuminated spectactular in her front garden.

She is asking visitors to guess the exact number of lights for £1 an entry to help St Wilfrid's Hospice. Visitors who do not want to take part have a donation box in which to place their pounds.

Pamela said: "THe garden looks really wonderful. It's not anything people will have seen before.

"It's just a buzz. THe lights have never been done like this before around here to this extent. THere were about 70 people here when the lights were switched on and they all went 'wow' and they all clapped simultaneously.

She has arranged the lights to portray all kinds of seasonal delights. THey

include a tableau of penguins in a boat, polar bears and a selection of Father Christmases and snowmen.

Some of the lighting flashes. Other displays have moving parts. THey can be viewed from a trail which winds it way around the displays at her Mornington Crescent house.

Pamela hosted a party for the switchon last Friday. Among those who attended were the town mayor of Bognor Regis, Cllr Phil Woodall, and local singer Stacey Turner.

She has been helping the hospice for ten years and has arranged a range of fundraising events to help the good cause. THe lighting competition will run until December 22.

Money raised by her Christmas lights will go towards the hospice's Dreambuilding project to build a new hospice in Bosham.

SOME 600 carollers brought Christmas to Hotham Park in Bognor Regis.

THey made the annual Carols in the Park festive occasion a seasonal success.

THe Christmas celebration was laid on

by Hotham Park Heritage Trust as part of its work to maintain and improve the popular area through sponsorship of events and donations.

Chairman Rosemary Warren said: "Carols in the Park went exceptionally well. I would say we had the most people there that I have seen.

"People come into the park from all directions just to be there. It's quite a community event."

THe attractions began on Sunday afternoon with the chance for children to meet the rescued animals of Pagham

Ponies and enjoy the Christmas-themed bouncy castles.

Father Christmas arrived soon after the start to set up home in his temporary grotto to see a never-ending stream of eager children, Mrs Warren said: "Father Christmas did extremely well. THere was a massive queue of children to see him.

Seasonal stalls, tombola, a local craft stall and a chance to try Nordic walking also added to the enjoyment.

THe carols were led from the park's bandstand by the town's Salvation Army Band and the Bognor Regis RAFA Choir.

"THe area around the bandstand was lit up and it all looked lovely," said Mrs Warren, "and the weather was fine too, and not too cold, which helped."

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First trail is celebration of work of artists working along the coastline ARTISTS staged their first festive showcase in Aldwick and Pagham.

A steady stream of visitors was tempted to view the products of the seven members of the area’s initial Christmas coastal art trail.

Jewellery, glass, paintings, ceramics, monoprints and photographs were on view in domestic settings to provide a wealth of work to admire.

Ceramicist Su Cloud was one of those who took part. She said: “We’ve given everyone a warm welcome with a cup of tea, minced pie and mulled wine available.

“For me, taking part has been worthwhile. I’ve sold some work, particularly Christmas tree decorations and raku tiles used for Japanese sacrificial fires, and had some commissions.

“It’s the first time for the trail.

So we didn’t expect great things. I would certainly take part again and, hopefully, we can build it up.

“We wanted to make it so that people can manage to walk between the venues in a day.

“THis trail needs to get established and people are interested in being part of it next year.”

Barrack Lane resident Su came up

with the idea of a small art trail in December as a winter addition to the Chichester Art Trail each spring.

She suggested it to silver jeweller Colette Batho, pictured middle right, who lives nearby.

Several visitors to her during the last Chichester Art Trial had proposed the same idea.

Su contacted artists in the area she knew from the art trail and last weekend’s three-day celebration of creativity quickly took shape.

Colette had intricate rings, bracelets necklaces among her painstakingly created jewellery on show in a shared display with Su. She said: “Plenty of people have shown an interest in my work. A lot of my work comes from commissions.

I’ve taken part in other art trails but none based around here.

“We intend to do this again next year and we would welcome other artists in this area if they would like to join.

“THere is no membership fee. We are simply sharing the costs of publicity.”

Five of the seven participants were open each day. THe others took part for two days.

As well as Su and Colette, those who joined in Jan Slough (jewellery) in

Wood Street, Jane Fowler (glass) in Aldwick Felds, Lucy Tolcher (coastal monoprints) in THe Fairway, Stephen Lee (photography) in Pagham Road and Liz Gordon (painting) in Barrack Lane.

Liz had 20 works in oil, acrylic and monoprints on show. All were coastal views, some taken in the traditional method from photographs and sketches. Others were zany views of seafronts.

She said: “I had 15 visitors on the first day and there will have been about 20 by the time we close today. (Saturday) “I sold one painting on Friday and I expect to sell at least one more today.

I’m quite surprised it has been as busy as it has been.

“It’s a nice feeling when you sell a painting. It’s confirmation that you are creating something that people want to enjoy.

“It is good to know it is going to give someone pleasure in their homes.”

She added she was about to move but hoped to take part in future Christmas art trails from her new address

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` Santa sleigh dates FATHER CHRISTMAS continues his Bognor Regis tour this week.

Santa will be joined by his friends in Bognor Hotham Rotary Club to bring festive joy around a range of areas.

Tonight sees him at the Roundle Estate in Felpham from 5.45pm-8pm, followed by daytime appearances tomorrow at the B&Q and M&S Foodhall stores in Shripney Road.

He will visit the Collyer Avenue and Newtown Avenue areas from 4.30pm-7.30pm on Sunday.

Monday will take him to west Middleton, Tuesday to Aldwick Felds and he will visit the Glenwood Estate on Wednesday. THey will all take place from 5.45pm-8pm.

` Christmas concert SINGERS in the Pagham Community Choir are set to stage their Christmas concert.

THe seasonal event will take place from 3pm-5pm on December 17 in Pagham Village Hall.

THe performance will be interspersed with seasonal poetry and prose. Free festive food and mulled wine will be available in the interval. A raffle will also be staged.

Donations will be welcomed. Any profits will go to the Save Pagham Beach fund.

` Jewellery stolen JEWELLERY was among the items stolen in a burglary at a property in Old Coastguards in Felpham from 1pm to 5pm on November 21.

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Misery over caravan theft A DISTRAUGHT couple have had their caravan stolen from an Oving storage site.

Rod and Allison Wilkins, from Aldwick, were shocked to find their caravan had be taken without their knowledge.

THe couple, who lived in Surrey, had bought the caravan two years ago to use at East Wittering.

THey had left it there at a caravan site until they moved permanently to Bognor Regis and no longer had a use for it. THey then decided to put it up for sale and keep it at Chantry Storage in Oving in the meantime.

Mrs Wilkins said: "Our caravan went into storage on September 11 as we were trying to sell it. I went to the compound on October 4 to give it a clean and that's when I noticed it was missing.

"I called the owner to see where it was and he said he didn't know but another caravan had been stolen."

Mr and Mrs Wilkins soon discovered that owner, James Ward, had a break-in at Chantry Storage some time between the evening of September 25 and the next morning which is when both vehicles must have gone.

Mr Wilkins said: "James admitted that he knew another couple's caravan had been stolen but didn't notice ours had gone. Someone had just gone in and picked the best and newest caravans in storage and taken them.

"We had wheel locks and hitch locks on our caravan but it didn't stop the thieves using an angle grinder on them.

"THey cut through the lock on the gate too and pushed up the CCTV cameras with a broom or something so they weren't pointing at anything.

"THe police said they have been stolen

to order. Since the break-in, the site has upped its security with new cameras and new locks on the gates."

Mrs Wilkins said she was really sure the site was suitable when they went to look at it originally.

She said: "We thought as it's a fairly remote site it would be safe, it's not like it's on a main road, advertising all the caravans there.

"We had to pay £100 deposit for the key to gain access. As we put the caravan up for sale we thought it was important to have the key so we could get in and out if we needed to show people the caravan.

"We anticipated the caravan had to be stored there over winter because the selling season would be over."

Mr Wilkins added: "It's a shame because we had the caravan stored there for over a year without any problems.

"We bought the caravan in May, 2014, when it was two years old and it cost £21,500. It's a lot of money to lose. All we've wanted from the police is just a bit of information and investigation."

A Sussex Police spokeswoman said: "Police received reports of a break-in at a farm in Church Lane, Chichester, on Tuesday, September 26.

"THe break-in had happened between 7pm on September 25 and 6am on September 26 and a caravan and a fourwheel boat trailer had been stolen.

"Police investigated and the stolen vehicles have not been located."

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police online quoting serial 236 of 26/9.

THe Bognor Regis Post has contacted Mr Ward for a comment. He had not replied by the time we went to press.

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Neighbours fight crime CRIME prevention has been strengthened on a Pagham estate.

A spate of burglaries has prompted a resurgence of Neighbourhood Watch among residents of Mill Park Farm.

THe network has surged to 17 street coordinators in a few weeks as volunteers came forward to fill the positions.

Neighbourhood Watch signs have also been installed among the estate’s 271 homes. THey are placed on the public main road, Millfarm Drive, through the estate as well as its 11 private side roads.

Ron Spiers, the estate’s co-ordinator, said the revival of Neighbourhood Watch had provided re-assurance.

“Anything off the main road is private property and that is where Neighbourhood Watch comes in.

“If someone sees something strange happening in one of those roads, they will report. THe co-ordinators will pass it on the police either by ringing 101 or 999 if the incident is more serious.

“We’ve had a couple of incidents recently. One involved a woman hearing voices outside her bedroom at 1am. She was on the phone straight away and the police were contacted.

“THe people had moved away by the time they arrived and we don’t know what they were doing but it was still worthwhile.

We also get good reports from the police about incidents which have taken place.”

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years later and the network declined in the following years.

He said it was good it had returned stronger than before. “It’s brilliant to see it back. We had nothing at all here when I started it," he said.

THe catalyst for the return were the burglaries of four of the estate’s homes last summer. Mr Spiers said: “THis is the type of estate where everyone looks out for everyone else and we had an informal network but that was all.”

He is hoping to recruit a further two co-ordinators for Mill Park Drive and complete the comprehensive coverage for the some 500 residents on the estate.

Neighbourhood Watch’s area coordinator for Pagham, Barry Ashdown, moved on to the estate nine years ago and has overseen the increase in co-ordinators from the single individual in recent years.

• Neighbourhood Watch has also acted to protect three of the Mill Park Farm estate’s residents. It has passed on a security light to three of the homeowners.

THe activity floodlights were part of a donation to the Bognor Regis area’s Neighbourhood Watch group.

Mr Spiers said: “THese lights will make a lot of difference to the residents concerned. THeir homes back on to fields and these will allow them to see what is going on.”

Dill Cropley, the joint manager of the estate, said: “THe lights will give the residents peace of mind. I have spoken to one resident about having a light and she thanked me profusely.”

f Dill Cropley receives the lights from Barry Ashdown

CHINA and the USA were among the early visitors to Bersted Parish Council's websites.

THe cyber tourists took at look at the likes of road works information and fly-tipping news when the site opened last Friday.

Parish councillor Trevor Marshall said: "By using simple web tools, we know that within hours of our new website - bersted-pc.gov.uk - going live it appears that both China and the USA are checking us out.

"Or are they simply interested in what we have to say?

"THere are no state secrets to discover on our site but...we are trying to support our community.

"If you live, work or have a business in the parish there are some useful pages to visit."

THese included job vacancies, what's on, facts about local charities and a welcome to newcomers.

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NEW ROX sessions are starting in Bognor Regis next week.

THe first of the free events by the music charity is taking place from 7.30pm next Friday at THe Hothampton Arms in London Road.

Vinyl playing on the night will be the Rolling Stones' Let It Bleed.

From 8.30pm, country players Oakville Pete and Steve Gordon will provide the music. It will be the turn of soul music at 9pm, country at 9.45pm and blues at 10.15pm.

THe other performers will include blues duo Adam and Elsie Franklin and soul singer Diane Lyel.

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Pupils first to sing carols INTENSIVE rehearsals led to a première for singers from a Bognor Regis school.

THe 14 pupils at THe Regis School joined hundreds of their peers from across the country for the special performance at Southwark Cathedral in London.

THey gave the first public rendition of Wassail!

Carols of Comforts and Joy - a new musical score by renowned composer Alexander l'Estrange.

One of the students who took part in the memorable event was Jade Brighten, 16. She said: "It was a fantastic day and we met some great people and made new friends.

"I enjoyed the experience of singing with so many people."

Her fellow performer, Anna Wisdom, also 16, said: "THe performance went incredibly well and I enjoyed being part of this experience.

"I have never been involved with choral singing before and it is definitely something I would like to continue in the future."

Last week's performance was organised by the national group of schools in United Learning, which include THe Regis School.

It was designed to open up the world of choral singing to pupils and the piece drew on folk traditions with a modern twist influenced by jazz and modern choral music.

THe Regis School's singers had been learning the piece since the start of term but only met the other singers on the day of the concert.

Tracy Munford, its team leader for art and technology (music), said: "THis was a fantastic opportunity for our students to be part of this performance and to be able to perform in such an amazing venue."

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` Stay safe online WORKSHOPS are being developed to ensure Bognor Regis parents know how to keep their children safe online.

THe sessions have been commissioned from Worthingbased asphaleia as part of a peer-led programme for all young people in the county and an adult education programme for their parents or carers.

Issues such as practising safe behaviour when using mobile phones, on the internet or gaming will be tackled by youngsters in their workshops. THe parent workshops will be delivered by young people and will focus on topics such as the online social issues faced by young people and how their parents/carers can support them.

THe programme will be devised for the Safer Arun Partnership, which includes Arun District Council, Sussex Police and West Sussex County Council.

Cllr Mike Clayden, Arun's cabinet member for community wellbeing, said: "THe series of workshops have been carefully thought out to tackle issues which we know will affect young people, and which their parents and carers worry about."

THe dates of workshops will be publicised next year. THey are seen as particularly important with the approach of Christmas and the prospect of internet-enabled gadgets as presents for many children.

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f Alexander L'Estrange with The Regis School pupils

f The Regis School's singers

TWO LAMBRETTA scooters and expensive tools were stolen by a burglar when the rear garden of a property in Harbour Road, Pagham, was broken into between November 21 and 23.

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Case to make votes count raised with MP f Volunteers wrapping presents for Santa

Warm welcome to Santa's grotto SANTA'S Grotto is open in Bognor Regis tomorrow.

My Sisters' House is inviting families to join in the festive fun and help to raise money for its services for vulnerable women.

Santa will be in his home from 10am-midday at the Laburnum Centre in Lyon Street.

He will be joined between 10.30am12.30pm by Olaf, from the Disney film Frozen, to make the occasion even more special.

My Sisters' House founder Julie Budge said: "THis is the first year we have organised Santa's Grotto and we thought it would be nice for families to come along and enjoy themselves.

"THe cost will be ÂŁ5 for a family to

SUPPORTERS in the Bognor Regis area of changing the voting system have met their MP to make their case.

Six members of the Make Votes Count in West Sussex committee discussed sweeping away the current first past the post system used in English elections.

THey told Nick Gibb, MP for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, a form of proportional representation would work will in local government elections.

Aldwick resident Ron Hurstwaite, who led the delegation, said the discussion had been relaxed and cordial.

"I pointed out the need for a much

see Santa. THe Laburnum Centre are putting on a Christmas fair to add to the occasion and the cafe in the centre will be open as well."

Santa will be handing presents to the children he believes deserve them the most.

THe gifts have been donated by supporters of the centre, based in London Road.

Hundreds have been given.

Volunteers spent last Saturday morning wrapping the donations to ensure each one has a seasonal touch.

"We are very grateful to everyone who has donated a present to us," said Julie.

"THey have just kept on coming and coming."

can help us.

"We are able to use their resources and insight so that any mistakes we might have made as our first film festival can be avoided."

For the Bognor Regis resident, it was important that the town was an integral part of the festival.

He said: "THere's so much potential here.

"THe ultimate dream is to start up something like Pinewood or Universal here in Bognor Regis.

"THere were plans for that to happen in 1966 but nothing came of it.

"We want big studios to see what Bognor Regis has to offer."

So far, the festival, which will take place at the Jeneses Arts Centre in Linden Road next July, has attracted the work of film-makers from Bristol and Crawley and as far away as Australia.

"We hope we can bring a worldwide film community to Bognor Regis with the festival," PJ said.

He also acknowledged its importance to people with a passion for the art.

He said: "It's such a big industry people don't know what to do.

"I hope this gives people the chance to grow and develop further.

"THere is a lot of opportunity for young people but older generations who were interested in film could not follow their dreams of film-making.

"THis festival is for people like that, who are passionate about film."

It is a local all-party group and Mr Gibb agreed to meet its six representatives.

As well as Mr Hurstwaite, they included Doug Maw, of Yapton, Bognor Regis resident Cllr Francis Oppler and Janet Crosley, of Littlehampton.

Mr Hurstwaite pointed out the past three general elections had resulted in instability, in spite of claims the first past the post system led to stable government.

He also stated proportional representation was used for council elections in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, as well as in other European countries.

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Town's film festival to rise like a phoenix A POPULAR international film festival will see its legacy continue with the help of a rising Bognor Regis production company.

THe anticipated South Coast Phoenix Film Festival that is set to take place next year joined with the team behind THe End of the Pier International Film Festival in a collaboration marking a new era of film for the town.

Although this will be the festival's debut, the partnership will bring a wealth of experience to the event.

THe End of the Pier Festival first ran in 2003 and held successful film screenings and awards until 2012 when lack of sponsorship among other obstacles forced its founder Bryan Gartside to close it.

Bryan was the first port of call for young film-maker PJ Saysell-Rosales, who launched the new festival through his company, Phoenix Rising Media.

PJ, aged 24, said: "I thought we should get in contact with the people who ran THe End of the Pier Festival straight away.

"Bryan was very keen. As soon as the opportunity came, he was very sincere and enthusiastic.

"I think he was quite touched to be able to start up another film festival in Bognor Regis.

"Getting Bryan on board will help the reputation of our festival because THe End of the Pier was very well known. All the expertise he has got of film festivals

fairer voting system to engage with younger voters and the 37 per cent of the population who currently do not participate if we are to achieve a true democracy we can be proud of."

THe recent meeting with Conservative Mr Gibb followed a debate in the House of Commons on October 30 about changing parliamentary elections to proportional representation. THe motion was a technical one and no decision was taken.

More than 100,000 people had signed a petition by Tim Ivorson, who is a committee member of Make Votes Count in West Sussex.

THe festival marks another success for PJ's production company that saw its short film Malefaction get nominated for a couple of awards at the prestigious Aesthetica Short Film Festival last month.

PJ said: "It is amazing that we stood out enough to be nominated in a BAFTA recognised competition."

Bryan Gartside, the founder and director of THe End of the Pier Festival, shared PJ's enthusiasm for their hometown.

He said: "THere is a heritage of film making in Bognor Regis.

"It was this which really inspired me to start up the festival in the first place."

THe End of the Pier Festival similarly received international attention.

"We had people flying in America to watch their films being screened.

"I hope this new festival will get a similar response from people.

"Having a film festival opens up a tremendous amount of doors for everyone involved. If someone makes a film they have got to screen it in front of an audience. THat's the whole point of making films," he said.

Film-makers in Bognor Regis can receive a 20 per cent discount when hiring equipment from Feral Equipment Ltd to enter the South Coast Phoenix Film Festival. Find out more at feralequipment.com. Entries to the festival are open and will close in May. More details: phoenixfestival.org

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THE inspirational true story of Jeff Bauman, an ordinary man who captured the hearts of his city and the world to become the symbol of hope following the Boston Marathon bombing.

After losing both of his legs in the attack, Jeff faced a heroic journey that tested a family's bond, defined a community's pride, and gave him the courage to overcome devastating adversity.

ASHLEY took a babysitting job in a safe neighbourhood in the belief that she was in for an easy night. But this peaceful and quiet suburban street is anything but safe on a Christmas night when nothing is what it seems.

When dangerous strangers break she must do everything she can to defend the twelveyear-old boy, she's caring for only to discover that this is far from a "normal" home invasion.

f Stronger f The Disaster Artist The Disaster Artist y Release date: 6 December Director: James Franco Starring: James Franco, Dave Franco, Seth Rogen Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama THE tragicomic true story of aspiring filmmaker and infamous Hollywood outsider Tommy Wiseau becomes a celebration of friendship, artistic expression, and dreams pursued against insurmountable odds.

In 2003, Tommy, an artist whose passion was as sincere as his methods were questionable, and his best friend Greg Sestero, who dreams of Hollywood stardom, wrote, directed, starred, and funded THe Room, a critically maligned movie that would later become a cult classic.

Based on Sestero’s best-selling tell-all about the making of Tommy’s cult-classic “disasterpiece” (“THe Greatest Bad Movie Ever Made”), THe Disaster Artist is a hilarious and welcome reminder that there is more than one way to become a legend, and no limit to what you can achieve when you have absolutely no idea what you’re doing.

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Shows & Events YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON

To promote your event email Fiona Callingham at: entertainment@sussexpost.co.uk or phone: 01243 908506 The Bognor Regis Concert Band

Bognor Regis Concert Band: Christmas Concert December 10 St Wilfrid's Church, Bognor Regis info@brconcertband.org.uk www.brconcertband.org.uk THE BOGNOR Regis Concert Band have been working hard in rehearsals over the past few weeks to create a varied and enjoyable programme for this year's Christmas Concert.

From traditional Christmas carols that you're all invited to sing-along with, to festive hits made famous by films and pop stars over the years, this concert has music for everyone to enjoy.

Since their formation in 1986, the band has grown both in size and popularity and currently has around 50 enthusiastic members. THe current name was

adopted in 1996.

THroughout the year, the non-profit band performs in several gigs out of pure enjoyment and love for music.

As residents of the local community they rely on the continued support of people like you to provide them with an audience for their hard work. Christmas is always their busiest time of year with several appearances at markets, events and their own concerts. THis concert looks to be as fun and festive as ever with a programme filled with a variety of favourites such as White Christmas, Christmas Festival and Swingin Jingle, as well as a selection of Disney hits from films such as Frozen and Aladdin.

Tickets cost £5 for adults or £3 for children.

Festive Flutes December 10 St Paul's Church, Chichester julietwite@gmail.com 07738228053 www.chichesterflutechoir.org.uk THE CHICHESTER Flute Choir are excited to present their Christmas concert featuring a variety of classical and popular music.

THere will be a selection of music for everyone to enjoy, including traditional Christmas carols and the perennial favourite Sleigh Ride, alongside other fun pieces such as the beloved tune The Typewriter, to be accompanied by an actual typewriter.

"Support your local concert band as they entertain with their programme of festive hits."

Dame Patricia Routledge and Piers Lane

THe choir's founder, Julie Twite, is looking forward to the show that showcases the group's talents.

She said: “We’ll be playing a variety of music including accompaniments by other instruments such as the harp and piano.”

THe choir was recently short-listed for the final of the national Flutewise/ ABRSM flute competition held earlier this year.

“I’m really pleased with the progress of the choir and the response from local flute players in joining our group,” Julie added.

THe concert starts at 3pm. Entry costs £5 for adults and £3 for those aged under 16.

Admission: One Shilling December 16 Minerva Theatre, Chichester box.office@cft.org.uk 01243 781312 www.cft.org.uk

"The Chichester Flute Choir are looking forward to performing their festive programme of music."

"Dame Patricia Routledge stars as famous pianist Myra Hess."

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THE EXTRAORDINARY tale of British pianist Myra Hess is being brought to the stage in this unique show.

Award-winning actress Dame Patricia Routledge and international concert pianist Piers Lane tell the extraordinary story of Myra Hess and her famous wartime National Gallery concerts.

Recounted in Dame Myra’s own words — compiled by her great-nephew,

composer Nigel Hess — and with piano music by Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Schumann and Chopin, expect to hear how the ‘great adventure’ of these 1,600 lunchtime concerts began, and how it carried on, despite the fact that bombs rained down on London.

Myra chose to share her passion for music with everyone around her during these famous concerts for which she was awarded the title of Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, by King George VI. THis uplifting story about the healing power of music is not to be missed.

Tickets start at £15 and are selling fast so be sure to book yours soon.

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Christmas at the Mary Rose Museum

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Until December 31 Mary Rose Museum, Portsmouth museum@maryrose.org 023 9283 9766 www.maryrose.org THE MARY Rose museum is pleased to announce their winter programme of Tudor activities which will take place throughout December.

In the 16th century, decorations were made on Christmas Eve using greenery from trees such as holly, ivy, yew, mistletoe and laurel. It was believed these would bring good luck in to the home.

Continuing this tradition, from 23–31

December, children can make their own totally Tudor decorations when visiting the museum.

Images of the Tudor Rose or the Mary Rose herself will be available to colour in, ready to hang on the Christmas tree.

For another hands-on activity, visitors can make their own Tudor pomanders from oranges and decorate them with

cloves.

As well as the special activities, visitors over the Christmas period can enjoy all the Mary Rose offers as home to the largest and most important collection of Tudor artefacts anywhere in the world.

THis is the ideal way to try something a bit different this December.

Regular admission prices apply.

"The Mary Rose museum is offering a unique way to see in the festive season with their range of Tudor activities."

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The Snowman and Paddington's First Christmas December 22 Portsmouth Guildhall 0844 847 2362 www.portsmouthguildhall.org.uk THIS is the perfect way to welcome in the festive season for any families with young children and two of television's most popular characters are brought to life through the magic of music.

THe hugely popular and talented Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra are returning to the Portsmouth Guildhall for a very special evening of live music.

You'll be walking in the air as you journey with the Snowman and James on their magical adventure through the

Raymond Briggs' The Snowman

winter sky in this special showing of the festive classic on the large screen.

THe beloved film will be accompanied by the full orchestra, giving you the chance to see the film as you've never seen it before.

All this will be paired with Paddington Bear’s First Concert, narrated by special guest Pui Fan Lee, from CBeebies. Fall in love with the bear from Peru all over again in this delightful part of the show.

So why not join some of television and film's most beloved children's characters for this unique and Christmassy evening of live music?

Tickets cost £11 for children and £26 for adults.

"For fans of The Snowman and Paddington Bear this is a wonderful Christmas treat."

December 12-January 2 Alexandra Theatre, Bognor Regis 01243 861010 www.alexandratheatre.co.uk

"Aladdin has everything we know and love about pantomimes by the bucket load."

WHAT better way to kick-start the pantomime season than with a magical carpet ride to the world of Aladdin and his friends?

THe talented and experienced cast and crew at Spillers Pantomimes can't wait to return to the Alexandra THeatre for a fantastic show filled with heroes, villains, comedy and dames.

Get your voices warmed up to shout all the classic panto lines such as "he's behind you!", "oh no we're not" and "boo, hiss!"

Renowned pantomime dame Christopher Marlowe is making his Bognor Regis debut as Widow Twankey.

He said: “I haven’t played here before, but I have seen shows here and what I love about the place is that it is just so friendly and welcoming.

"It makes such a difference.”

So join Widow Twankey and all the other characters for a fun-filled show packed with jokes, music, dancing, slapstick and everything we love about pantomimes.

Tickets range from £13-£15. Discounts are available for families of four.

Relaxed performances are also available - see online for details.

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Every little helps when it comes to enjoying wines Martin Lury Our very own bon vivant gets to grips with all the best buys martin.lury@me.com TESCO tipples this week as I seek to procure affordable wines of quality.

I began my search by looking at some western European wines, commencing with two Italian white wines to whet the taste buds.

THe first one was a 2016 Verdicchio Di Matelica from central italian provenance and a very good vintage and, sporting a good nose, proved to be fruity and dry along with juicy acidity and a good accompaniment to any fish, veal, pasta or poultry dish for an outlay of circa £6.

For an outlay of £6 50, the Tesco finest Côtes De Gascogne was decidedly fruity, if a tad sharp for some, but a nice libation overall! For just over £7, the Tesco finest Picpoul De Pinet, literally a lip-stinger, has a refreshing nature with pear and apple fruit flavours abounding added to a slight spritz and a lemony zing - my favourite Picpoul at present!

Transferring to effervescence, I next happened upon a Plaza Centro Prosecco DOC priced at just £7 and have to say that this is a Prosecco to my taste as it is drier than most and

full of citrus fruit flavours and most competitively priced!

As I then mused over some red wine selections, I found a wine that I have never tasted, namely a Tesco finest Montepulciano D'Abruzzo from the Abruzzo hills overlooking the Adriatic Coast in la bella Italia.

THis 2015 vintage, priced at just £6 50, is a lovely purple colour with ripe plum and blackberry aromas and the black fruit in the mouth is accompanied by dark chocolate notes and a hint of spice. Smooth and eminently quaffable - this wine has my undoubted seal of approval!

For the same price, I was able to

procure a 2015 Faustino V11 Rioja being aware that Faustino's vineyards in northern Spain enjoy the best geographical conditions and climate to produce quality wines and, despite this being the entry level Rioja of this famous Bodega, it is carefully produced and benefits from some ageing in both barrel and bottle.

Ruby in colour, this vini joven has jammy fruits and a hint of vanilla and spice on the finish, evidence of the ten months it has spent in American oak - this is good Rioja well worth a try!

Seven readies were sufficient to obtain a 2015 Ca'Marrone Rosso IGT Puglia Appassimento - a rich and complex

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For an outlay of nine readies, the Tesco finest 2015 Faugères is a powerful red which exudes black fruit and subtle spice and is reminiscent of hearty Rhône wines such as the Pope's favourite.

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900ml (30fl oz) chicken stock 2 skinless chicken breasts 2tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, finely chopped 220g (7oz) risotto rice Rind of 1 lemon, grated 75g (2½oz) parmesan, freshly grated • 50g (1¾oz) rocket, shredded • Extra virgin olive oil, to drizzle

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Method 1. Bring the stock to the boil in a large saucepan. Add the chicken and simmer for 7-8 mins. Remove the chicken breasts to a plate and cut into bite-size pieces. Keep the stock on the heat.

2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a big saucepan. Add the onion and cook on a moderate heat for 5 mins.

Stir in the rice and lemon rind, then add the stock and bring back to the boil.

3. Reduce the heat, cover

the risotto and simmer for 15 mins, stirring occasionally. Add the chicken pieces and cook for a further 5-10 mins, adding a little extra stock or water if it starts to dry out. Taste the rice - it should be soft but still retain a little bite.

4. When it's cooked, remove the risotto from the heat and stir in the parmesan and rocket. Season to taste and serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

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Method 1. Heat the oven to 180C (gas mark 4). Grease a shallow 20x30cm (8x12in) cake tin and line the base and sides with baking paper, extending the paper 5cm (2in) above the tin.

2. Place the oil, sugar, orange zest and a pinch of salt in an electric mixer bowl and mix on a medium speed until well beaten. Reduce the speed of the mixer and gradually add the eggs.

3. Sift over the flour and gently fold in with a large metal spoon until smooth. Fold in the grated carrot and half the chopped pistachio nuts.

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Spoon tbe batter into the tin and smooth the surface.

4. Bake for 35-40 mins, or until golden and firm to the touch. Cool in the tin for about 10 mins, then, with the help of the overhanging baking paper, turn the cake out onto a wire rack to cool completely. To make the icing, use a handheld electric beater to mix together all the ingredients until smooth and light. Spread over the top of the cake and sprinkle with the remaining nuts. Cut into 12 squares.

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by Denise Kelly

Irritating people could be a Christmas blessing to you CHRISTMAS is looming, we are busier than ever, trying to cram more into our busy schedules than normal (if that is even possible!) and stress levels are high. So perhaps we become slightly less tolerant of people in general. But have you ever thought that the person in your life that bugs you the most, actually might be serving a purpose?

When someone bothers you, it can really get under your skin and play havoc in your mind. It could be anyone from a confidant, an outspoken new person at work, your mother-inlaw, brother, or your best friend's new running buddy!

But stop and think for a second, what it is that is going on for you emotionally and why does this person bother you quite so much? I know it’s hard to look at things like this for some people, as they are ‘always right'!

However, what if these people can actually highlight what we need to heal or deal with within our own lives. We often don’t like things in others that we don’t like about ourselves. Why does it irritate you so much when someone just won't stop talking, or you have to listen to their non-stop complaining? Or they are endlessly negative, or annoyingly happy! Or perhaps they are passive aggressive, or too submissive, or not motivated enough, or too tough talking!

Whatever it may be, perhaps you need to focus on appreciating more in your own life and being grateful for everything you do have. Or perhaps building your self-esteem, and self worth?

Perhaps you need to think less about how others feel about you and only concentrate on how you feel about yourself. Or you would like to feel more genuinely satisfied and content inside

without putting on a ‘happy face’ for the world to see? When we understand our true fears and triggers, not only do they loosen their hold on us, but also we naturally begin to feel less aggravated by others too.

Many of the world's greatest spiritual teachers believe that struggle shows up in our lives to teach us something important. If there’s an annoying person in your life, you need to change your mind-set towards things to allow emotional shifts within, in order to get through those tough times. Because as long as life goes on, so will the existence of people who bother you — guaranteed.

Certain people that you meet at certain times in your life, good or bad, will help steer you in a direction that perhaps you would not have taken otherwise, so seeing the gift in everyone is a good mind-set to adopt.

It’s also important to consciously think about who and where you direct your energy too, because you cannot save everyone! It can be terribly frustrating when you want to be that person who loves to advise, and perhaps some people just do not want to know. THey listen to you, but you know full well that they are not going to change a thing.

For example, a friend who is miserable about being stuck in a dead-end job but won’t leave. Or, that boss who never stands up for herself/himself with certain colleagues. Or a relative who won’t eat healthy food even though you know they cry at night over their weight gain. Or your friend who cries on your shoulder about her awful husband every time you see her, but does not do anything to change the situation.

I know you have all the answers! You can help!

You want to shout from the rooftops, do this, do that, and all will be well! Instead, why not try just sitting back, listening, observing, smiling and sipping your cup of calming chamomile tea.

People who get stuck in the victim loops illuminate the fact that ALL we can control is ourselves. Amen for that! THink of the energy you can give to just being you. It’s not selfish, and it’s not unkind.

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As a last resort, if all else fails, annoying people can also just make you laugh. Can someone’s road rage, negativity, and rudeness, or even plain ignorance make you laugh instead of fret? Can you carry your agitation more lightly, or possibly not at all? Because annoying types may be assignments, yes, but if we’re willing to learn something from them, they can be our teachers too.

For more help combating stress try: EFT – emotional support therapy, Physiotherapy, CBT – cognitive behavioural therapy, meditation, yoga and exercise. For more information on recommended therapists, please contact me on: 07730 671436.

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Community News & Views A NEW president has been appointed by members of the Chichester & District Law Society.

Margaret Windram was chosen for the position at the society's annual meeting. She had previously served as its vice-president.

Her new role lasts for one year. During that time, she will oversee the professional organisation's local training, social activities and external communications.

Margaret, pictured below, is an associate with Irwin Mitchell, where she is part of its will, trust and estates dispute team in Chichester. She said: "It is an honour to be appointed as president by my colleagues at the Chichester and District Law Society. Irwin Mitchell Private Wealth has good links with the society, and I'm keen to begin my tenure so I can continue the excellent work undertaken by my predecessors."

As president, Margaret has chosen Dementia Support as the charity the society will back in the next 12 months. It is also a cause supported by Irwin Mitchell Private Wealth's office in Chichester.

Margaret's tenure got off to a healthy fundraising start when a raffle at the society's foundation dinner after the formal meeting raised ÂŁ640 towards Dementia Support's plans for a dementia hub in Tangmere.

"Every president wants to make their own mark on the society, so I'm also looking forward to establishing and implementing my ideas over the coming year - beginning with the society raising money for Dementia Support," said Margaret.

Paula James, the lead partner in Chichester's will, trust and estates disputes team, said she had every confidence Margaret would successfully steer the society's helm by bringing new ideas to Chichester's practising solicitors.

THe Chichester & District Law Society is well established in the area and is a satellite organisation for the Law Society.

Sir, A COUPLE of weeks ago, I was surprised to notice that about 100 metres of hedge had been destroyed on each side of the B2178 Old Broyle Road.

I checked on the Chichester District Council website but could find no planning approval for the work.

I then contacted Southern Water (new pipeline to Tangmere) and then West Sussex Highways but neither organisation knew anything about it.

So then I went to the district council's offices...and the person at the planning desk also could not find any approval for this work.

But his colleague thought it might be 'something to do with White House Farm'. THey said an 'enforcement officer' would get back to me.

How can this have happened when the S106 planning conditions are still being discussed for this huge development and no one knows how long this will take to be finalised?

What on earth is the point of planning law if the council do not enforce it.

And the public (who pay for the council to represent them) is 'fobbed off' with an 'it will happen anyway so no point doing anything about it' response ?

White House Farm is a huge development for Chichester... what does this bode for the future of this project ?

I am seriously concerned as this has shown the inability of the council to control the situation even at this early stage and while discussing with them other issues directly to do with this development.

Robert Pasteiner Chichester

LADIES of the Arun Sounds ladies' barbershop chorus based in North Bersted have celebrated a very impressive anniversary.

Madeleine Branson, Penny Mitchell and Wendy Mead have all reached an amazing 35 years as members of LABBS - THe Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers.

All three are founder members of the Arun Sounds and this award represents many years of dedication and hard work to the art form that is barbershop singing.

THey are pictured below having received their certificates from the regional LABBS representative, Jacqui Edwards, and the Arun Sounds current chairwoman, Joyce Stroud.

THe ladies always welcome new members to join their chorus or, if you would like to find out more about the group and its rehearsal times, visit thearunsounds.co.uk or find it on Facebook.

PRIZE-WINNING sopranos Erin Alexander and Tina Gelnere will be presenting an evening of musical entertainment for the Friends of Ravenna Christmas meeting in Chichester.

THeir programme, accompanied by Chris Coote, will comprise a mixture of Italian opera arias by Mozart, Donizetti, Rossini, Verdi and Puccini as well as items

by Gilbert & Sullivan, Ivor Novello, Benjamin Britten, and Rodgers & Hammerstein.

Both singers recently graduated from the University of Chichester with first class honours degrees and won prizes and bursaries awarded by the Funtingdon Music Group.

Friends' spokesman Michael Bonser said: "We are delighted to welcome such talented singers to our Christmas meeting, and can promise a wonderful evening's entertainment to anyone who comes.

"Non-members are especially welcome to attend

the concert and learn more about the society and its activities. THe cost of entry is ÂŁ11 to include festive refreshments during the interval."

THe meeting will take place at 7.30pm next Monday at the Assembly Rooms in North Street.

Erin, above, is now studying for a masters degree in voice at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama under the tuition of Gail Pearson.

Last year saw her become the first recipient of the Cooper Hall Emerging Artists Bursary Award. THis included the chance to explore the role of Zerlina in Don Giovanni under the assistant director at the Royal Opera House, Greg Eldridge.

Tina is a classical singer from Latvia. She has performed in notable productions in Latvia.

Many of them have been roles in major operas.

She is studying singing with mezzo-soprano Anne Mason and has been accepted for post-graduate studies.

MORE than 100 primary school children from around Bognor Regis and Chichester rowed their way to fitness and teamwork.

THe pupils, pictured below, were split into mixed school teams for the static challenge hosted by THe Regis School.

A spokesman said: "THe atmosphere for the competition became even more electrifying in the latter part of the event when races were visually represented on a to projected screen.

"THis meant that the teams were able to see the live placing of their 'boat'. Team-mates roared encouragement at each other, replicating the sounds of a professional rowing boat.

"Overall, the event was a huge success. All children participated and worked exceptionally well in their teams and, most importantly, they all left with huge smiles on their faces."

THe event was organised by sports leaders at THe Regis School. THe participants came from Southway, Bersted Green, Downview, Rose Green Junior, St Mary's, South Bersted, Edward Bryant, Funtingdon and West Dean schools.

A series of races comprised the challenge from short distance sprints conducted in pairs to whole team, long distance endurance events.

"As each race required more than one participant from each team, the pupils were taught how to implement effective changeovers. THis include having two team-mates to hold the rowers' feet instead of strapping the feet into rowing machines," said the spokesman.

"THis added even more excitement to the races as teams had to effectively allocate members to these additional roles in order to keep their team-mate on the machine.

THe challenge was part of THe Regis School's watersports hub school status with the Youth Sport Trust - to ensure it uses watersports to positively influence children in the school and also the local community.

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Gary worked with them step by step on his Still Life workshop, pictured above, based on a pear, a jam jar and a red pepper.

He explained every aspect of the subject and provided hints on which colours to mix and how to approach a subject as daunting as a jam jar.

THe session at Bersted Jubilee Hall off Chalcraft Lane finished by revealing the results of those present and they were all surprised by the quality of them.

Bognor Regis Art Society meets at least once a month during the year, except for August, and exhibits in Arundel and Bognor Regis.

New members are welcome.

Details can be obtained from Sue Harrington at Artisan2015@aol.com

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By Sylvia Endacott

Eighties helped to shape the present town Decade saw a lot of change - though some things stay the same AS YOU read the articles each week, everyone will have different opinions on the content of the article.

For some, it will be, 'all that is before my time,' either because of your age or because you have moved into the area later. THis week, my article is for you, as we look at the 1980s, not long ago some may say, but remember it is now over 30 years ago and so much has changed both locally and nationally in that time.

As the 1980s began, the Esplanade THeatre was hosting its final show before it was demolished, much to the dismay of locals who could not believe they would no longer to have the continued enjoyment of their cosy little theatre. However, in March, 1980, the Duke of Norfolk opened the Bognor Regis Centre. THroughout the 1980s, the centre proved to be a constant talking point - its usage, who was funding it and what types of events were to be staged there.

Also during the eighties, town twinning ceremonies were being carried out as Bognor Regis embarked on its link with St Maur des Fosses. During 1980, one of our eminent councillors announced she would be holding a demonstration in THe Steyne as plans were being announced that this area was to be a ‘pay and display’ area in the town. THis, she

claimed, should not occur, as THe Steyne was a conservation area. It is interesting to see how the press over the years have summarised annual events and made them newsworthy. THe 1980s annually seemed to have very extensive reviews of the year’s events, which of course can be quite useful for local historians!

Another one of those ‘interesting facts’ - or so I thought - was that it was announced that local telephone numbers were changing and that either ‘8’ or ‘86’ was to be added in front of our four or five digit telephone numbers.

THis apparently, according to the press report, ‘was to be part of a plan that would ultimately allow us all to dial friends and businesses nationally, without the need for a dialling code.’ I wonder what happened?

As 1981 dawned, other events were to become newsworthy, one of which was the construction of a new building for Rosemount Engineering, and alongside its establishment was the creation of over 400 jobs for the town.

Princess Alexandra arrived the following year to perform the opening ceremony. THis was just one of many visits Princess Alexandra made to the town during this period, either for personal or business reasons.

Another name was to start to appear in the press at this time, that of Zootopia. One

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article publicised the arrival of a two-yearold tigress, and throughout the decade a wide range of animals and birds arrived to delight local children and visitors alike.

It is sometimes difficult to equate national events with local activities. However, the 1980s was certainly to change that with the start of the Falklands War. A number of local families were unfortunate in that their loved ones didn’t return. For others, they now live in Falkland Way, so named by a local builder to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the conflict. THis also resulted in many local people attending rallies to demonstrate with their ‘Ban the Bomb’ banners.

THe year 1982 brought with it many interesting visitors, such as Esther Rantzen playing Dick Whittington at the Regis Centre, and included the controversy of her husband, Desmond Wilcox, passing negative comments about the town. It is thought he was trying to following in the tracks of King George V. Sometimes, when you read papers, some of the comments make you believe you are reading today’s edition. One such is when a pensioner in Middleton claimed the bus service was ‘plain daft’ because they would arrive at the railway station, five minutes after the trains had left. THe buses are, of course, still featuring in our weekly news.

During the course of the decade, shops and premises closed and others took their place.

For example, during 1982, Cambridge House was to be demolished in Clarence Road, while the town lost a number of shops, such as Wood’s, Hepworth’s and the Hilton Shoe shop. However, during the year, we were to have a large new store opened - Presto’s. It survives today as Morrisons.

Can you remember which year we had the water strike? It was actually 1983 and standpipes were brought into use for a few families in Rose Green. During the year, water was again in the news when Butlin’s opened its £200,000 fun pool and, still connected with water, we had a worrying time when Weymouth announced they would like to take the Birdman Rally away from the town.

One of the events I can well remember from this period was the annual trade exhibitions that took place in the Regis Centre and an outside marquee. THe first of these was in 1983 and was of great interest to residents, but also a good ‘shop window’ for many of our local companies.

Local house prices are always quite interesting. During the early 1980s, we could have purchased a detached seafront bungalow at Felpham for £37,500. THere were also ‘period cottages’ available in the town centre for a mere £34,950! However, flats were much cheaper, with a two-bedroom property available in the town centre for £28,950.

THe town celebrated its 200th anniversary as a purpose-built seaside resort in 1987; in 1989 there was a celebration for the 60th anniversary of the ‘Regis’ suffix. Campaigners were trying to save the Victorian railway station and others were trying to stop the building of the refuse site at Lidsey.

THere continued to be uncertainty over the Regis Centre. Town councillors were fighting to stop the Town Hall being sold for development. During the 1980s, the Regis Centre provided such excellent entertainment for us all and today is still providing an expanding range of entertainment, though run by volunteers.

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homes or care establishments. Visitors usually spend 1 hour a week (plus travel time) with a client on a day and time as agreed between themselves and their client.

Some Visitors have the capacity to take on more than one client and that is at the choice of the Visitor. The role suits friendly and caring individuals who are willing to give 1 - 3 hours a week of their time at a time to suit.

Scrabble Club Helper – Summersdale Afternoon Club Summersdale Afternoon Club is a weekly club for older people in Chichester to meet and socialise, to reduce isolation and make friends. They are a happy group of men and women who meet at St. Michael’s Hall, Summersdale, to play games like Scrabble & Whist, providing mental stimulation and also sharing tea together.

The club has been running for 30 years, every week on a Tuesday afternoon. Members very much look forward to their regular meetings, which provide a lifeline for some.

They are look for volunteers to help with putting up tables and chairs, general help with serving teas, and playing scrabble with members.

To apply for any of these opportunities, or to see other opportunities in your area, please go to www.do-it.org.

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Blues boss left wanting more despite PostSport bonus point victory over Maidstone CHICHESTER RFC coach Scott Ashley admits he is frustrated despite his side chalking up a second bonus point win in a row.

THe Blues followed up a victory over league leaders Medway with a 44-26 success against Maidstone.

THe five points keeps Chi fourth in LSE Division One South, seven points off top spot.

With a match away to Old Colfeians tomorrow (2pm), a side who have won their past two matches to move above Maidstone at the bottom of the league, Ashley is demanding more from his players as the halfway point of the season draws near.

Speaking after the match, the head coach said: “THere were some good bits but I'm a bit frustrated to be honest after the excellent performance last week. Maidstone were a handful and we will work on some areas at training this week.”

Chichester had to make changes from the previous week with two players from last year’s Colts making their debuts - Alex Margarson starting on the right wing and Will Prior on the bench. THe home side were quickly on the attack, with pacey open side flanker Charlie Wallace surging over with only two minutes on

the clock.

After winning the kick-off, Tom Hutchin entered the line well at full back to put lightning wing Cam Hopkins on the outside where he gassed past the defence to score the Blues’ second try with only eight minutes gone.

Hutchin slotted the extras to make it 12-0.

THe game then turned on a referee's decision, with the visitors' first foray into the Blues' 22 seeing a penalty try and yellow card against the home side.

Ten minutes later, Maidstone had scored three converted tries to take a 21-12 lead.

THe Blues regrouped with skipper Jack Bentall carrying hard to get over the gain line. It reached Hopkins, who again showed his wheels to ghost over wide. THe conversion made it 19-21.

A penalty put Chi in the lead before skipper Bentall and ever present forward Martin O'Callaghan smashed over to give the Blues a 32 - 21 lead at the break.

THe second half was slightly frustrating as Chi made some simple errors. But they stayed disciplined and never let Maidstone back in the match. Number 8 Chris Johnson signed off another powerhouse display with two tries to seal the comfortable victory.

f Blues scored seven tries in the victory

f Chichester's Chris Johnson carries the ball through the Maidstone defence during the 44-26 victory at Oaklands Park

Purple and Greens seek eight in a row

f No 8 George Castleton scored twice in Bognor's win

BOGNOR RFC made it seven wins from seven - but they were made to work for it to secure a 31-27 cup win over Cranleigh.

THe Hampshire One side were pushed all the way by the Surrey visitors and it was only a late Patrick Gibbs try that secured safe passage into the third round of the regional cup. THe Purple and Greens return to league action tomorrow, heading across the water to face the Isle of Wight (2.30pm).

Sitting in second in Hampshire One just two points behind league leaders United Services, Bognor know a strong performance across the Solent will put pressure on their title challengers.

Lee Balchin returned for the Cranleigh match. But it was the Surrey Two side that made the stronger start, crossing for a score after an interception. Bognor hit back though, thanks to a piece of magic from Darren Bidwell.

THe second rower chipped over the rushing Cranleigh backs, gathered his own kick and

offloaded out the back door to vice-captain Shane Stevens, who finished with ease in the corner after great footwork.

THe home side followed that up with another try shortly after, with number 8 George Castleton picking up from a ruck to cross.

THe power in the Purple and Greens pack started to pay off, Balchin taking advantage of a missed pass to make it 19-7 at the break.

Cranleigh hit back after the restart to make it a one score game. But Bognor hit back through Castleton, the scrum cap wearing number 8 weaving through the visitors' defence to score his second and further increase their lead to 26-14. Cranleigh then struck again to make it a five point game.

Both teams were starting to tire but Bognor prop Chris Webb sparked the game's winning move, breaking the line and somehow running three-quarters of the pitch with one boot on. He drew the last defender and gave the ball to the oncoming Gibbs to seal the win.

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DARTS: THe first trophy of the winter darts season has been decided as the father and daughter team of Andy and Jody Cooper took the Friday Night Benevolent Mixed Pairs crown.

More than 30 pairs took part in the Sandy Carter Memorial competition at the Newtown Social Club which rounded off the first half of the season.

THe Coopers (Claremont) sealed their place in the final after beating Karen Wilson (Richmond Rebels) & Adam Hall (Aldingbourne Mavericks) in three legs.

THe second semi-final saw Emma Bist (Aldingbourne Mavericks) & Ian Hackett (Claremont), who took out the champs from two years ago, take on the summer league's mixed pairs runners-up, mother and son Bridget Scott-Ragless & Richard Ragless (Friary 'Z'). After three hard-fought legs of darts, the former won through.

THe final saw the Ragless' go first by winning the bullseye, but a score of 132 from Jody Cooper saw them take the early lead. Getting to the double first allowed Andy Cooper to take only one dart to hit double 16 and take the leg. THe second leg saw a ton from Richard Ragless, but three scores of 80 plus from the Coopers saw them in the lead again.

Bridget Scott-Ragless had left her son with 98, but he missed double 12 for the leg. With the Coopers on 22, it was up to Andy Cooper again, and he did the same as the first leg, only needing one dart to hit the double, taking the match 2-0, and the title of the 'Sandy Carter Memorial' Mixed Pairs Champions 2017/18.

DARTS: Cliff Prior threw just 42 darts as he helped his QEII side cruise to victory over Friary Arms in week 13 of the Bognor Tuesday Double In Double Out darts league. Here are the results in full: DIVISION ONE - QE2 14 Friary Arms 8; THe Legends 14 THe Hoffs 7; Old Barn Owls 9 Neptune 13; Newtown Raiders - bye.

MAN OF THE MATCH - Cliff Prior (QE2) 21 & 21 darts [23.86 av]; Gary Blackwood (the Legends) 22 & 24 darts [22.36 av] MOM - 2nd leg 72 left in 18 darts 180s Wayne Wadsworth (QE2) x1; Courtney Wilson (THe Legends) x1; Tom Cripps (Neptune) x1. TON+IN-SHOTS - Gary Blackwood (THe Legends) 160 x2; Nick Green (Neptune) 160; Cliff Prior (QE2) 130; Adam Judd (Friary Arms) 120; Graeme Dutton (Friary Arms) 116 & 101; Richard Pennells (THe Hoffs) 116; Dave Bourne (Friary Arms) 112; Paul Bizzell (THe Hoffs) 105; Ben Marley (THe Legends) 102; Peter Lagden (Neptune) 101 & 100; Richard Ragless (QE2) 101; Micky Rowland (THe Legends). 100 TON+OUT-SHOTS - Nick Spicer (QE2) 116; Micky Rowland (THe Legends) 110. WHITEWASH LEGS - Jake Perry (Friary Arms) whitewashed in 21 darts by Cliff Prior (QE2).

DIVISION TWO - Wheatsheaf 9 BRSA 15; Pier Bar 17 Richmond Arms 5; THe Hoffmeisters 9 Cabin Cruisers 12; Hunston Club 13 Chi Snooker Club 10.

MAN OF THE MATCH - Alex Norgett (Chi Snooker Club) 21 & 21 darts [21.48 av]; Lee Passey (BRSA) 22 & 25 darts [21.32 av]; Rob Palmer (Cabin Cruisers) 23 & 27 darts [19.00 av]; Dougal Powell (Pier Bar) 24 & 26 darts [20.12 av]. TON+IN-SHOTS - Rob Misselbrook (Hunston Club) 122; Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club) 120; Glen Scott (BRSA) 116; Lee Passey (BRSA) 115 & 100; Alex Norgett (Chi Snooker Club) 102.

TON+OUT-SHOTS - Andy Cooper (Cabin Cruisers) 117; Lee Passey (BRSA) 114; Alex Norgett (Chi Snooker Club) 108.

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Oyster Boys left shell-shocked as Chi progress in the FA Vase

f Pagham attack against Haywards Heath

Lions get two wins from two PAGHAM joint-boss Tom Simmonds says he believes it is no surprise that the Lions have come out of their toughest week of the season with two wins.

THe Nyetimber Lane side made it six wins from seven in the SCFL Premier when they beat league leaders Haywards Heath Town 3-0.

THen, on Wednesday, they defeated Isthmian South table toppers Lewes 1-0 in the third round of the Sussex Senior Cup - a victory which takes them into the quarter finals and stretches their unbeaten run in all competitions to ten.

With the Lions up to fourth in the league, Simmonds, who manages the side along with Richie Hellen, says the reason for a turnaround in form has been simple.

He said: "It’s no surprise to me as I know the quality that we have. It’s been a case of getting everyone fit.

"Before our current run, we had a poor stretch of four matches without a win, but then we had ten to 11 players out."

Pagham can keep the pressure on by beating sixthplaced Horsham YMCA away tomorrow (3pm). THen, on

Tuesday, they head to Crawley Down in the fourth round of the RUR Charity Cup (7.30pm).

While on paper, the away double-header may look daunting, the Lions will be full of pride after sealing a comfortable victory over Haywards Heath.

A second half hat-trick from Dan Simmonds sealed the victory and put Pagham within seven points of the leaders.

THe joint manager said: "THey didn’t really create many chances. We stifled them. I do expect them to get promoted but no one could have any argument over the result. THe scoreline didn’t flatter us to be honest."

THe Heath win was followed up by a 1-0 victory over Lewes, as Ryan Davidson capped a commanding defensive performance with a 90th minute headed winner.

Simmonds said: "We know we can cope with any side from the level above.

"And, with the form we are in, and the way lads are buying into what we are all trying to achieve, then we do not fear playing anyone.

"From one to 11, the boys were awesome and stood up to everything."

f The Lions now sit fourth in the SCFL Premier

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CHICHESTER City skipper Jack Lee believes his side are not finished yet with their FA Vase adventure.

THe Lillywhites made it into the last 32 of the national knockout competition for the second season running after a 2-0 win away at Southern Counties East side Whitstable Town. Two early strikes from Josh Clack and Scott Jones put Chi in the driving seat - a position they did not reliquish despite pressure from the Oyster Boys.

Chi, who are second in the SCFL Premier, travel to Combined Counties side Horley Town in the fourth round on January 6.

Speaking after the match, skipper Jack Lee said: “We'll approach the next round in the right way. We did that last year when we played Buckland in the fourth round of the Vase. On the day, though, they were the better side and we got outplayed. I'm looking forward to it. If we get a nice draw, then who knows?”

Miles Rutherford's side return to league action tomorrow against Broadbridge Heath at Oaklands Park (3pm). THen, on Tuesday, it's RUR fourth round action as Horsham YMCA are the visitors (7.45pm).

f Josh Clack scores Chi's opener at Whitstable

Blues hunt back-to-back wins Ne

SELSEY will look to make it back-to-back wins for the first time in three months as they look to get their SCFL Division One campaign back on track.

After starting the season strongly, the Blues had struggled of late, winning just once in nine league games before last weekend's trip to Hailsham Town.

But Steve Bailey's side pulled out a performance when they needed it most, securing a 2-0 victory thanks to a brace from Ryan Morey.

Selsey, who are ninth but with two games

in hand over the sides around them, travel to Ringmer tomorrow (3pm) looking to secure successive wins for the first time since the start of September.

THey will have their work cut out, though, with the East Sussex side one of the division's form sides in recent weeks, winning four from their past five league matches.

THat run has taken them into eighth.THey also have recent history over Selsey, winning the reverse fixture 2-0 back in September.

Elsewhere in SCFL Division Two, Sidlesham suffered only their second loss

f Selsey have had little to celebrate recently

of the season, with a surprise 4-2 defeat at home to Cowfold.

Daren Pearce's side have been in good form of late, pulling themselves up the table as they put themselves in position for a fight for promotion.

But a run of three wins was brought to a halt last weekend, when they suffered a reverse to their bogey side at the Rec. Goals from Ryan Hillier and Dan Bassil had pulled the Sids level with just ten minutes to play. But two late goals condemned Sidlesham to only their second league defeat of the season.

It means Pearce's side head to league leaders Roffey tomorrow (3pm) in third place, seven points off top spot.

Meanwhile, Bosham welcome bottom side Ferring to Walton Lane tomorrow (3pm) looking to generate some momentum as the year draws to a close.

Under the direction of new manager Gary Lines, the Robins have failed to hit the heights of last season, when they won the SCFL Division Two crown.

An up and down season sees them sitting in mid-table with half of the campaign gone.

Bosham lost further ground last weekend, drawing 1-1 at Upper Beeding.

Jake Lafferty had put the Robins in front until a goal before half time saw the hosts level. THey will hope to do better in front of a home crowd tomorrow.

Chi Ladies 'fear no one' on home turf CHICHESTER City Ladies boss Matt Wright says his side fear no one in front of a home crowd as the club won through to the third round of the women's FA Cup. A dramatic day at Oaklands Park saw six goals, two red cards and a penalty as the Green and Whites defeated C&K Basildon 4-2 after extra time. Chi's reward is a third round home tie with Premier League South East Division One side Luton Town Ladies, to be played at Oaklands Park on January 7.

But, before then, Wright's side return to Premier League South action, welcoming Gillingham to Oaklands on Sunday (2pm).

THey go into the match after winning through against a very tough C&K side.

Jess Lewry put Chi in front before the visitors

had a player sent off.

After falling behind and losing Lewry to two yellows, Jade Widdows sent the match into extra time, where Emma Alexandre and Cherelle Khassal sealed the win.

Speaking after the FA Cup win, the Chi boss said: "We don't mind who we play as long as it at Oaklands. Anyone who comes here knows they will be in for a tough day."

Chi will be without Holy Wride for the rest of the season. She is receiving anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) treatment.

Wright said: "Holly has been outstanding for us this season.

"She has been one of the best players in the league with no ACL which is testament to how good she's been. She will be missed."

f Emma Alexandre heads home

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f Keaton Wood (10) scored the Rocks' goal in the 2-1 home defeat

Pearce refuses to panic as Rocks face fight for survival Next Game

BATH CITY (A) Tomorrow, 3pm

BOGNOR boss Jack Pearce maintains his side are not yet in panic mode despite sitting in the relegation zone with half the season gone.

It has been a baptism of fire for the Rocks on their return to National League South.

After starting the season well, a poor run of form has left the Rocks towards the wrong end of the table as the midway point of the season nears.

Recent weeks have brought better performances and decent results.

But a four-game unbeaten run was ended last weekend when fellow bottom-six side Concord Rangers left Nyewood Lane with a 2-1 victory.

Tomorrow is a trip to mid-table Bath City (3pm), a side who the Rocks defeated on opening day 3-2 in front of a home crowd.

Speaking to the Post, Pearce said: "We're still not in panic mode but last Saturday, given their close proximity in the league, it was a very poor result.

"But the performance was encouraging and if you think of the number of 20 and 21-yearolds we have in the team, the club has a very bright future if we can keep them in the league this season."

THe Rocks perhaps should have improved on their current league position of second bottom last weekend when they dominated play. But after falling behind to two first half strikes, a Keaton Wood headed goal 15

minutes from time was all they could muster in a losing effort.

Pearce said: "It was the sort of game where, if we played it ten times, then with the same performance we would have comfortably won it six or seven times, drawn a couple and then lose just once.

"If our precarious position in the league wasn't so crucial, there were lots of positive to take out of it.

"None of their goals came for their great play but our self-inflicted unexplainable mistakes.

We had a couple of errors and judgements from players who have been playing well."

Bognor will head west tomorrow morning, with the squad in relaxed mood ahead of the long coach journey.

But Pearce says he cannot promise they will make the journey back with all three points.

He said: "I'm never confident in this league (about securing a win).

"What I am confident about is the players will try their best to earn three points and, if we play to our best, we are very capable of getting three points."

THe Rocks make the trip to the West Country missing a number of key players.

Skipper Sami El-Abd is suspended while James Crane is a long-term absentee.

Kristian Campbell is doubtful and striker Ibrahim Sekajja picked up an injury and will need to be assessed.

'The physicality is a surprise' HALFWAY through the Rocks' return to the National South and what have we learned?

For any Bognor fan thinking step two would be a walk in the park, the first 20-or-so games have been a bit of a wake up call.

Jack Pearce's side sit second bottom - but the veteran manager is not downbeat about how his side have performed so far this term.

He said: "It's always been a very competitive league. THe physicality has been a surprise as teams seem to be able to find physical players with strength which are in short supply in our area. But the challenge is half the fun. I'm enjoying it and so should the players."

One thing that has been a constant of the Bognor's season is selection problems. And they have another one ahead of tomorrow's trip to Bath with four players unavailable.

THere is a positive, though, and that's the news that skipper Sami El-Abd will only miss one match rather than the initial three after being dismissed against Hemel Hempstead in the FA Trophy replay win.

Pearce said: "We have to get on with that and, whoever comes in, it is up to them to claim the shirt. We will be working hard to make sure they are well prepared and do their best for the supporters and themselves."

f Ibra Sekajja is a doubt for the trip to Bath City

IF THERE'S one thing that being a Rocks fan teaches you, it's to take the rough with the smooth.

THroughout this season, Bognor have shown that they are more than capable of competing in National South.

But, for one reason or another, the results have not always followed performances which is why - despite a decent run - we still find ourselves in the drop zone with nearly half the season gone.

After the goalless draw at home to Oxford City, it was back to focusing on the FA Trophy competition with a trip to Hemel Hempstead Town, who were also in good form in the league.

THe Tudors provided a real threat in the first half, with Antonio German scoring first from some distance.

It appeared to me the sun was affecting Dan Lincoln’s vision as he wouldn’t usually let those kinds of goals in.

So, a goal behind at half time, and all looked bleak but, again, the team never gave up and secured a draw when Ibra Sekajja bundled the ball in.

I felt in the second half we really could have gained the win at their place.

THe replay would take place back at Nyewood Lane on Tuesday night.

In a highly competitive match, it was Bognor who went through.

Chad Field’s fine chipped ball forward split the defence to pick out Sekajja.

His shot was neatly and confidently dispatched beyond the goalkeeper to send us through into the next round.

A home win. And even though it was a cup game, this meant we were four games unbeaten!

THe evening before the away Hemel Hempstead fixture it was revealed that long serving Rocks fan and mascot Graeme Bradford had passed away.

I didn’t know Graeme all that well but I know all of the players and the club made him

feel welcome home and away.

He was a constant during all of the successful years. I always remember kicking about before kick off with him when I was a mascot on a match day and when he used to sprint around the pitch to go and get the ball and then getting high fives from fans around the terraces on his return.

He will be missed by all at the club.

It was great to see that the club honoured Graeme at the Concord Rangers fixture.

We had a minute’s silence plus a round of applause on 57 minutes.

THis was well observed I thought. It was a shame that the team didn’t perform to their potential against a beatable side in my opinion.

But that’s football.

THe first goal came too quickly and then the second they scored was so simple.

It was a mountain to climb after the second goal, but Keaton Wood’s headed finish showed that we are a danger when we do attack.

Still, there are lots of games to go and I'm confident that we can improve on results, pick up points and pull ourselves away from trouble.

We knew this league would not be easy but I think the side have shown that they have enough quality to not only play at this level, but also do well at it.

Everyone knows, though, it is easier if we start to get on a roll and start picking up points.

Next up is Bath City away tomorrow on the Rocks on Tour coach travel.

We beat them at Nyewood Lane in the first game of the season 3-2.

It seems like a world away since Ollie Pearce knocked in that rocket of a free kick in front of a rocking Nye Camp crowd back in August to seal all three points.

A repeat of that would be great. Hope to see you all there!

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