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School joins gold elite with award A GLOBAL organisation has awarded a Bognor Regis school its golden standard. Unicef has made THe Regis School one of just 12 secondary schools in England to hold its rights respecting award at the highest level. Mike Garlick, the school's principal, said: "I am delighted that our continued work as a rights respecting school has been recognised at the highest, gold, level. "We are committed to providing a holistic education that puts the interests and rights of our children at the centre of all we do, ensuring that they understand and demonstrate their roles as global citizens, engage in social actions and value their rights against the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child." THe school, in Westloats Lane, has been working with the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef UK) for the past seven years. It has received the various levels of the rights respecting school awards for its work in promoting and realising children's rights and encouraging adults, children and young people to respect the rights of others in school. Gold is the highest accolade given by Unicef UK to schools and shows a deep and thorough commitment to children's rights at all levels of school life. THere are more than 400 schools across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales that have received gold. THe award recognises THe Regis School's achievement in putting the UN

convention at the heart of its planning, policies and practice. Unicef UK rights respecting schools programme director Frances Bestley said: "We are very pleased to be awarding a gold Unicef UK rights respecting schools award to THe Regis School. "Everyone at THe Regis School should be proud of how they have truly put the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child at the heart of the school. "It is clear that everyone at the school - staff, students, governors and parents - continue to be deeply committed to fully embedding children's rights in the school's ethos and culture. "During the accreditation visit, it was evident that students are listened to and their views are taken very seriously. "THey all feel included and respected and a very wide range of opportunities are provided for students to take action for their own rights and those of others locally and globally. "I was particularly impressed by the very strong relationships between students and staff." THe Unicef UK rights respecting schools initiative is aimed at schools across the UK, including those in an early years setting. Schools which take part report a positive impact on pupil behaviour, relationships and wellbeing because the work towards the status is shown to enhance pupils' self-esteem, leading to less bullying, better learning and improved academic standards.

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THREE groups around Bognor Regis have benefited from thousands of pounds from the National Lottery. THe funding was announced on Tuesday in the latest awards from the Big Lottery Fund. THe largest provider of community funding in the UK, it has nearly £30,000 to organisations which are helping Bognor Regis area residents. James Harcourt, the England grant making director at the Big Lottery Fund, said: "THis quarter, we are throwing the spotlight on the amazing things communities are doing."

THe fund awarded £9,500 to Arun and Chichester Citizens Advice to provide a debt and benefits advice service at a domestic violence shelter. A further £9,340 has gone to Making THeatre Gaining Skills Community Interest Company to help the launch of its community cafe, as reported, to bring people together and reduce isolation. THe Sussex Against Bullying youth project has received £9,790. THe money will be used to start a youth club to help to support young people affected by bullying.

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PUBLICITY for a Pagham author’s latest paperbook has begun to be stepped up. Anything For Her will be the third title of Graham Minett’s to hit the nation's bookshelves.It is being published on March 22 and thousands of book lovers will be aware of its arrival by the time Graham has finished his interviews and appearances. He said: “I’m doing a 25 day blog tour. THe bloggers get a review copy of the book and then they can request an interview with me. “I either do an online interview with them or I write a 600-700 word article about my book for them. “THat happens over 25 consecutive days. It’s good publicity but it can take a lot of time and I need to get on with my fourth book.” Graham is hosting a book launch for Anything For Her at Waterstones in Chichester on March 24. THe story is based around Rye and

Camber Sands in East Sussex and an island off Maine in the USA. He spent time in each of the locations to place his plot correctly before he began to write the story. THe book concerns a love which has lasted for decades and how far its main character, Billy Orr, will go in his quest to prove his affection for Aimi. But he is shocked when she turns out to be a different character from the one he fondly remembers. THe success for Graham, 66, has come after a lifetime of seeking to be an author. He studied languages and became head of languages at Felpham Community College for 17 years. He followed that with ten years at THe Angmering School. He retired from education aged 55 and studied on a creative writing course at the University of Chichester. His success on the course led to his first book deal and saw Hidden Legacy published in 2016 in ebook and paperbook. Lie in Wait followed last

year in both formats. Both have sold more than 40,000 electronic copies and some 20,000 in paperback. Graham is racing against his deadline for his fourth book in which he returns to his student days in Cambridge. He spent three days there revisiting his old haunts to photograph them and link them to the characters in his imagination. “I was late starting my next book,” he said. “I wanted to start last October but didn’t get going until January because I had not got the plot right. “I have to get that in order before I actually begin to write. I need to get it finished by the end of the month. "I’ve been spending four or five hours a day writing. “I also have to spend the following morning going through what I’ve written to tidy it up. “It’s a bit of a straitjacket and a different kind of pressure but I’m not complaining.”

MORE action from MPs has been demanded by a Felpham headteacher to tackle a funding crisis. Mark Anstiss said the start of the new financial year next month would highlight the continued pressure on the budgets of the county's schools. "THe national funding formula is starting to be implemented and one of the headline figures is that schools in West Sussex should be getting £28m extra," he said. "On the face of it, that is encouraging but the reality is that the actual amount of money passed on to schools is nowhere near enough to get us out of the critical position we are in. "We have got considerable added cost pressures - extra pension contributions, extra National Insurance contributions, the money we have to give to the local education authority, the apprentice levy and inflation is three per cent. "All of these factors means that, when the funding comes through, the schools in West Sussex will still find themselves in dire straits." Felpham Community College head Mark Anstiss met with other secondary education providers in the county on Wednesday morning to talk about the situation. He said the message of inadequate funding was the same from all of them. "THe next financial year of 2018/19 is going to be as difficult as the one before," he said. He had made tough decisions at the college last year and had re-organised

its support staff. THis had led to some redundancies. "I cut quite deep last year. As a result of that, we will scrape by this year," he said. "But the fact is that the situation has affected the provision we are able to offer at the college. "Although the number of children at the college is increasing, we have got about the same amount of teachers that we had. "In some subjects, we have had to cut options at GCSE and A-level and class sizes are bigger than we would like. We also struggle to get the resources we need for the new courses that are coming. "As headteachers, we want to keep our schools going as effectively as we can but the reality is that all headteachers are facing these sorts of pressures. "I feel very strongly about this. I don't want to alarm parents but they do need to know the effect funding is having an effect on schools." Mr Anstiss spoke out as he prepared to send a new letter to parents and carers of his pupils as part of the county-wide Worth Less? Campaign to obtain better funding. THe letter will ask parents and carers to request more action from MPs in the area to press for stronger support of schools in their constituencies. Mr Anstiss said unequal funding between schools contrasted to their equal treatment when it came to exams for their students and assessments by Ofsted.

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` Big Issue sellers SHOPPERS in Bognor Regis have been advised to avoid buying copies of The Big Issue until further notice. THe publisher has told one of the town's retailers it has no record of any authorised sellers in the town. Paul Wells, chairman of Bognor Regis Town Centre Management Ltd, contacted the company after some traders had raised concerns about people selling the magazine in the town centre. Derek Sharples, from The Big Issue, told him: "We have no-one registered there currently. "We are going to have someone attempt to finally sort this out this week but would advise no-one buys a Big Issue from these individuals. "Hopefully, we can get a resolution to this very soon."

` Vice-chairman A BOGNOR Regis councillor has been elected as the next vicechaiman of Arun District Council. Cllr Pat Dillon (C, Pevensey) was chosen to take on the role for the year from May with 36 votes for, none against and nine abstentions. He said: "THank you all very much for having the confidence to vote for me. I will do the best I possibly can as I have been doing all along." Council leader Cllr Gillian Brown said: "I know Pat is going to be an asset in the role of vice-chairman representing our council." She was backed by Cllr Trevor Bence. He said: "Pat is a personal friend, a hard worker and totally dedicated to his role."

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Call for new toilet debate UNISEX toilets need to be put back on the agenda for a new decision, a Bognor Regis councillor has demanded. Cllr Francis Oppler said the matter of replacing single sex toilets with unisex ones - like those planned for the town's seafront - should be debated by councillors. His call for the matter to be referred back to Arun District Council's cabinet of senior members was ruled out by monitoring officer Liz Futcher. She said it couldn't be referred back because no notice was given by Cllr Oppler about his request. But, because no decision was taken by councillors about the toilets, the six month ban on debating the issue again did not apply and it could be raised again at another meeting. As reported, councillors are unhappy the decision to go ahead with unisex toilets has been made by their officers rather than themselves after a debate. Cllr Oppler (LD, Orchard) said: "What we are saying is that the environment and leisure working group voted for the matter to be referred back to cabinet. "What we had was that the chief executive made the decision for the cabinet and it should be the cabinet. "It's a matter of policy, not an operational matter, as the toilets' closure have been. "THis is about getting the Tory cabinet off the hook so they don't have to make an unpopular decision." Cllr Dr James Walsh (LD, Beach) said the situation was 'quite extraordinary'. "THe working group made a specific request to cabinet for a policy decision on

moving towards unisex toilets. THe cabinet went through and accepted all of the recommendations from the working group with the single exception of the one dealing with unisex toilets," he said. He stated Nigel Lynn, the council's chief executive, was wrong to tell the cabinet the constitution set out that the matter was for officers to decide. He said: "It is a policy issue and we, as elected members, are the ones who will carry the can if we move to unisex toilets across the district." Cllr Paul English (C, Felpham E) said: "I do support this. We should make the decision as to whether the policy should be there." Cllr Barbara Oakley (C, Middleton) said: "I believe this is a policy matter. It should be decided by the council." Cllr Vicky Rhodes (C, Courtwick) said: "THis is totally unacceptable. I don't see why we have to do this. THe general public don't want them. THey see them as a way of saving money." Cllr Daniel Purchese (LD, Beach) said unisex toilets raised strong views on both sides of the argument. Arun cabinet member for technical services Cllr Stephen Haymes said unisex toilets were accepted at West Park and the Hotham Park Cafe.THey had also been used 280,000 times in a year at St Martin's in Chichester. Other councils around the country were moving towards them. "We need to keep up with the trend. We want toilets for the future, not the 19th century," he added.

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Aldwick's council agrees to pay for wartime tribute for gardens A FIRST World War tribute is to be placed in Aldwick. Parish councillors have agreed to spend ÂŁ250 buying a Silent Soldier to install for the rest of this year by the war memorial in their Millennium Gardens off Pryors Lane. All the council members at last week's meeting backed the recommendation for the purchase by their amenities committee. Cllr Sue Stallard, the committee's vicechairman, said: "We have got the right location for the Silent Soldier. I think it will look lovely." THe Silent Soldier is an initiative from the Royal British Legion to mark this year's 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. As reported, the silhouette of a soldier is

made of an aluminium composite sheet called dibond, measures 144cm X 60cm and weighs 3kg. It is supported by iron poles which weigh about 7kg. Bognor Regis Town Council is buying four of the tributes but Bersted Parish Council rejected the idea because of fears of vandalism. Aldwick councillor John Bass said: "|I don't see vandalism being a problem. "I am all for this idea. Our memorial is the ideal place to put the tribute. "Of the people I have spoken to, 90 per cent are in favour, though a few have said why are we spending the money." THe Silent Soldier will be the council's to keep. Its members agreed to spend up to ÂŁ200 to install it.

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New councillor wants fresh start on regeneration plans

NEWLY-ELECTED councillor Matt Stanley has called for residents' concerns about a Bognor Regis regeneration scheme to be heeded. Cllr Stanley used his first appearance at an Arun District Council meeting to reinforce his comments that the £3.5m Hothamton linear park scheme is flawed. He said his election in Marine ward last month showed the strength of feeling among its residents about the proposal for the Hothamton car park off Queensway. He told Arun's leader, Cllr Gillian Brown, at Wednesday's full meeting of the council: "Following the result of the Marine by-election and the strength of public opinion that was demonstrated against the linear park proposal, I would posite sheetlike to ask the leader what is planned cm X 60cmto demonstrate that the community's rted by ironconcerns regarding the development of this site have been taken on board?" cil is buying Arun is proposing a linear park on rsted Parishmuch of the site, with car parking ause of fearsaround it, and space for open air events, such as markets. ass said: "|I Two blocks of flats are planned for roblem. the western side of the site. THe current morial is thehealth centre might or might not be included in the scheme depending on en to, 90 perthe decision by the NHS about whether ew have saidor not it wants to move the facility. ey." Cllr Mrs Brown said the result of the bye council's toelection was marred by its low turnout. spend up toTHis meant the views expressed by those who went along to the ballot boxes were

not typical of the wider population. "I know you will all agree that one, or possibly two, swallows don't make a summer," she said. "Many of you will also know that, for all sorts of reasons, by-elections very often have low turnouts, which is a shame. "THey are, therefore, not a good indication of what people think or want." She stated that Arun's consultants had carried out a widespread consultation about the linear park last year. "THe overwhelming majority of those who responded supported the plan," she said. "THe details of this consultation were reported to full council in January of this year. "Council officers are now working on the production of the necessary reports and plans to enable the submission of a planning application. "I would urge all councillors to get behind this exciting scheme for the town." In response to a further question from Cllr Stanley, Cllr Mrs Brown said she was unable to recall the proportion of survey respondents who wanted the linear park to go ahead. But she said the details could be seen in the appropriate report to councillors. After his by-election win in claiming Marine ward from the Conservatives, Cllr Stanley said: "Regeneration needs to work for the people of Bognor. "I believe our community must be allowed meaningful input and their views must be respected."

Generous Mollie's 104 MOLLIE BENNETT lived up to her advice when she celebrated her 104th birthday in Bognor Regis. She was happy to share her special cake at a tea party with her fellow residents at Greenways to mark her latest milestone. She said: "People shouldn't be frightened of hard work and they shouldn't be frightened of helping other people. Don't be mean and stingy with whatever you have got. If you have something, give other people a bit and don't keep it to yourself." Mollie was born in the Lancashire town of Leyland and lived independently there until she was nearly 99. She worked at the Leyland and Birmingham Rubber Company in the town in an office job using an early mechanical version of a calculator. She then joined her late husband, Harold, as his accountant and adminstrator for the plumbing business he had started in the town. THe couple met at one of the dances which Mollie used to regularly attend at the public dance hall in Leyland. Companies around the town used to hold annual dances for their employees and the big social

occasions attracted large crowds. THe couple were married for 52 years before Harold died 30 years ago. "He was a handsome man. I'm very fond of him and I always will be all the time I can remember him," she said. She recalled some of the many changes she had seen in her life. She said: "When I was growing up, there were only one or two cars on the road, Trojans, used by rich people. "One of my uncles had one and, every now and then, he would take me for a drive in it," she said. Mollie moved into Greenways, a Methodist home for the aged, in Hawthorn Road 18 months ago. She settled there to be closer to her two daughters. She also has four grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. Her youngest daughter, Susan England, joined her on her birthday last Friday. THe winter weather kept her sister away and the other members of Mollie's family visit her regularly. She enjoys listening to classical music and used to be a keen embroiderer and book reader.

` Bandstand to stay LEADING councillor Gillian Brown has confirmed the bandstand will stay on Bognor Regis seafront. She told Arun district councillors on Wednesday the Grade II-listed structure would remain in its current position opposite Clarence Road. She said there was no reason to campaign to save the bandstand because it was not going anywhere. "THere has never been any reason to save the bandstand because it has never been under threat," she said. Arun had considered moving it to Waterloo Square Gardens as part of its seafront strategy to enable it to be better used in a less windy site and its current position to be used for business concessions. But it was considered the bandstand was such an important part of the seafront it should stay. "We are looking at making it a feature of the area. Money has been allocated for this and a report will be coming to councillors this year." Cllr Mrs Brown was responding to a question from Cllr Francis Oppler (LD, Orchard). He had asked her to back up a statement used in the Conservatives' recent by-election leaflets that no plans existed to move the bandstand. Cllr Oppler told Cllr Mrs Brown: "It is good news for the people of Bognor Regis that the bandstand has been saved." As reported, seafront residents have campaigned to keep the bandstand in its present location. It is believed to have been put up on the seafront in 1948 after having been bought by the then council from Cheltenham.

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Groups set up for housing WORK has begun to prepare for the approval of sites in Bersted and Pagham for thousands of homes. Arun District Council has set up advisory groups ready for the report from the local plan inspector, Mark Dakeyne, to back its allocation of the land for the housing. His report is due soon. Concern has been raised, however, that Aldwick has been ignored in work to draw up proposals for a major housing estate on its doorstep. THe advisory groups will enable councillors to meet with developers of the large-scale schemes to discuss their worries about the building work. But the group for the potential 2,500 homes set for the ‘West of Bersted’ development, on fields north of Chalcraft Lane, will exclude Aldwick. Parish councillor Richard Gotheridge said this was wrong and Arun’s leader, Cllr Gillian Brown, should allow the parish council to join the group. What happened on the large site would affect Aldwick’s residents and the parish council should have a say in how it was developed, he said. He told Aldwick Parish Council’s latest meeting: “It is called the ‘West of Bersted’ Action Group but it might as well be called the Aldwick Action Group because of the size of its area which adjoins us. THe whole of the back of the West Meads estate, which is in Aldwick, borders the site.” Cllr Mrs Brown, who is a representive for Aldwick East on Arun, said Mr Dakeyne's report was expected this month. But she was not prepared to expand the group’s membership. “We have to keep

the membership tight and related to the (district council’s) wards. Otherwise, we would not be able to cope,” she said. THe advisory groups were first set up some ten years ago for the Site Six housing in North Bersted and Felpham. “THey give parish councils the opportunity to speak to developers, highways officers and others and make points from a local point of view to them,” she said. “THey do listen and they take notice. But the groups can’t take decisions.” Aldwick would be represented on the Pagham Advisory Group. It would consist of two Pagham parish councillors, an Aldwick parish councillor, five district councillors – two representing Aldwick and three for Pagham - and the area’s county councillor. It will be chaired by an Aldwick West councillor, Phil Hitchins, the deputy chairman of Arun’s development control committee, which decides major planning applications. Cllr Hitchins said: “We sit down with the applicants and the builders, the county council and other people to see what can be done. “Parish councils are very good at objecting to something but, of course, not every application is rejected. THerefore, I feel parish councils lose out on many occasions because they don’t put forward their ideas about what they would like should an application be accepted. “At this type of informal meeting, you can actually do that. But, if you have got 20-30 people in the room, everyone has got different ideas and you can’t come up with something that is sensible.”

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WORSHIPPERS in Felpham braved freezing weather to be united with their counterparts around the globe. THe church-goers took part in this year's Women's World of Prayer. And, on a day when the area was shivering with snow, the environment and humans' impact on it was the focus of the service at St Mary's Church. THis year's service was devised by the women of Suriname in South America with the theme of All God's Creation is Very Good. Margaret Treacy, who organised the event on behalf of the church, said: "Suriname has a particular problem with the environment because the livelihood of most of its people comes from fishing, "THe plastic, and the other rubbish which is thrown into the oceans, is causing them difficulties." It was important for the service to still go ahead on its allocated day to tie in with the same service around the world, she said.

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` Vehicle crime HIGH-VALUE tools were stolen from a van in Corbishley Road, Bognor Regis, overnight on February 22. A vehicle parked in Havelock Road in the town was scratched with damage to all panels on the same night. Overnight on February 16, a vehicle parked in Burnham Avenue was entered and a sat nav stolen. No items were reported stolen when a vehicle parked in Mons Avenue was broken into overnight.

` Twinning members MEMBERS of Bognor Regis Twinning Association have launched a campaign to attract more members. THe group will next month reach the 58th anniversary of its formation by a reporter on the former Bognor Regis Post. It has grown from being twinned with the French town of St Maur des Fosses to add formal links with Weil am Rhein and Trebbin in Germany. Exchange visits take place on alternate years. As well as activities with the twin towns, the association has a full social events diary. More details: bognortwinning.co.uk, bognortwinning@yahoo.co.uk or 01243 264919.

` Pagham housing REVISED plans have been revealed for a four-bedroom house and two three-bedroom bungalows in the grounds of the former King's Beach Hotel in THe Parade in Pagham.

Church members' fundraising swim SWIMMERS from a Bognor Regis church completed more than 35 miles in their latest swimathon. THe 41 members of the congregation at Opengate Church, Victoria Drive, took part in the fundraising event during the past two Saturday evenings. THeir 35.5 mile total easily surpassed their challenge of swimming the equivalent distance of the English Channel but was less than the 44 miles they completed in their first swimathon last year. Half the swimmers this time around, though, were aged under 13. Church member Simon Whitehead said the final amount raised towards

church funds would not be known for a few weeks. "We hope the last four or five swimmers who could not swim on the Saturdays, and who will swim this week, will add to our tally." THe swims took place at the Arun Leisure Centre in Felpham run by Freedom Leisure. "We thank Freedom Leisure for their kind support and allowing us this great opportunity," said Simon. All the swimmers who take part in the event are due to be presented with their certificates at a ceremony at the church next month.

Joee's capital charity event A MENTAL health crusader has raised some £900 for a Bognor Regis charity. Joee Nash completed a 5km swim in the Arun Leisure Centre for the CAPITAL Project Trust. THe trust is unique in West Sussex for being run by and for people who experience mental health issues. Joee, 28, has suffered from mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and loneliness for much of his life. He has set up a Guardian Angel group to help others in the same situation. "I'm hoping to raise £80-900 from the swim. I only had just under £100 a week beforehand but I posted a video about myself online and I ended up gettings lots and lots of donations." He spent three hours in the leisure centre in Felpham for his 200 lengths. "I was all right up to 173 laps but I had to stop because I was feeling fatigued and light-heading. I had to sit down by the side of the pool with my family and friends. "I didn't know whether I wanted to go on or not. I had a banana and some water and decided to continue. I don't like to give up on things and I soldiered through." He swam the last length with his son, Tyler, five, on his back. "He's my rock and I wanted to do that. But I really struggled to keep my head above water," said Joee. He is about to start a six-month enterprise course at the University of Chichester before he launches a community interest company to promote awareness about mental health.

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New development puts Louise - and university - on fast track to success FORMULA ONE engineering hopeful Louise Grainger wants to travel the world with the motor racing industry after studying in her home town. Louise, 19, will be among the first engineering students to study in the ÂŁ45m engineering and digital technology park, which will open in Bognor Regis this September. THe large investment at the University of Chichester's campus in the town to double its students to 3,000 has given Louise hope she will stay ahead of the chasing pack in the competitive industry. "I attended THe Regis School and when I was there I had no idea if working in the motor racing industry, especially F1 or Formula E, was attainable for me. "At that time I would have had to travel to find a suitable course but, now the tech park is on my doorstep, so I can study for the right qualification while staying close to home," she said. "Formula 1 is the pinnacle. It's the ultimate ambition for a lot of motor sport mechanics. But I'd be happy to work in any class. "Having been part of a kart racing team for some time now, working as a mechanic...I love the buzz of races and working to ensure the kart runs at its best." Engineering and design student Louise was one of the first students to enrol on the university's foundation year course last September. THe programme involves an element which teaches the science which underlines a race car.

THis includes engineering, design and electrical testing. It was created to make science, technology, engineering and maths more accessible for students. Professor Stuart Harmer, head of engineering and design at the university, said the new development would be its biggest building. "It is going to change the profile of the university, which is known for its liberal arts courses. It's been a challenge to put that across to students. We can't take them around the new building yet. So, they can't see the extent to which it's going to change the university. "I think it will take three to five years' time for that to happen. But the students we have had in have been impressed by the scale of what we are doing and the difference it will make to the campus. "We have to be realistic. THe university won't establish an engineering reputation overnight. THat is likely to take ten years until it is relatively well known, with a few full cycles of students having gone through." He expected engineering students to initially number 35-60. THat would build up to 150 a year in about five years and the engineering courses - MSc and PhD among them - would then have some 500 students in all. THe university would be offering programmes of learning which were not available at nearby universities such as Portsmouth, Brighton and Solent Southampton, he said, to increase its attraction to potential undergraduates

from a wider area than usually applied to study at the university. As well as engineering, the new development will also offer a range of digital creative courses, such as digital animation and 3D technology. Deputy vice-chancellor Seamus Higson said: "THe digital animation will be of the kind seen in films like Avatar, and the technology used in flight simulators and programs for virtual reality. "Digital animation was not known ten years ago. Now, anyone who watches broadcasters like Netflix will see it regularly. Our facilities will allow us to teach it. "One of my ambitions with this development is to get country-wide recognition that something exciting and amazing is happening down in Bognor Regis," he said. "It is our job to get the information out there that everything in this scheme is of the highest quality." Prof Jane Longmore, the university's vice chancellor, said: "With the offer of design, engineering, creative and digital technology, the tech park adds further breadth to the university's existing strengths in education, sport, humanities, social science and the performing arts." She hosted the Earl of Selborne, the Foundation for Science and Technology's chairman, at the site last year when he viewed the facilities.

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` Grants awarded THOUSANDS of pounds have been awarded by councillors to good causes around Bognor Regis. More than £10,000 was given out by county council members of the Joint Western Arun Area Committee at their meeting last week. THe awards included £2,700 towards a 1 RS Tera dinghy for Felpham Sailing Club, £362.50 to enable Home-Start Arun to carry out some training and nearly £2,320 to pay for new flooring at the No 73 Aldwick Road studios of the Aldingbourne Trust. THe grants have come from the community initiative fund set up by the county council. THese were the final awards of this financial year in which the committee had £28,350 to distribute. THe council is moving towards a crowdfunding model of supporting community groups next year. Details of the proposals were given at the committee meeting.

` New homes plan OUTLINE plans for up to 27 homes in Lidsey have been submitted to Arun District Council. Chris Howard-Harris wants to build the housing on land at Bridge Cottage and THe Old Cottage on the A29 Lidsey Road. Two dwellings on the site of about 1.12 hectares will be demolished if the plans are approved. THe housing could comprise one and two-bedroom houses or flats, and three and fourbedroom houses and one in three will be affordable.

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New group to help parents PARENTS of autistic children around Bognor Regis can receive help at a unique group. Bognor Regis Autistic Support Service (BRASS) has been set up by Louise Morley-Brooks to enable mums and dads in the same situation as her to benefit from meeting each other. THe group held its first daytime meeting last week. THey are taking place 9.30am-11.30am every term-time Tuesday in THe Regis, on the town’s seafront. THe initial session attracted at least ten parents. It followed the launch night, which saw nine parents go along. Further evenings will be held monthly. Louise said: “I found that speaking to a lot of parents there was not enough support for them in the local area, particularly if their child does not yet have a diagnosis. Once your child gets diagnosed, there is the support for them but there is a massive waiting list for anything for parents. You usually have to pay for what is going on anyway. But our service will be completely free and rely on donations.” THe Facebook page she created for BRASS attracted 163 likes within two weeks and the service’s private group on the website gained 51 members in the same period. Yapton resident Louise’s eldest child of three, a 15-year-old daughter, has autism. It is also likely her youngest, a boy aged four, will be diagnosed with the condition. A student social worker aged 37, she said: “Living with autism is normal for me. Other parents who do not have autistic children don’t understand what it is like. My daughter has no social life

outside of home, which puts the focus on to us as a family. Other parents have different issues with their teenagers going out.” She hopes BRASS will enable mums and dads with children with autism to benefit from getting to know each other. “It’s about having emotional support, providing information and, on our private Facebook group, peer support.

Parents can talk to each other and make new friends. One of the mothers who went along to the first coffee morning was Justine Brown, 44, of Bognor Regis. Her 13-yearold son, one of two children, is autistic. She said: “My son can get support through his school or Autism Sussex but there is nothing for parents. “It’s good to feel I am not on my

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` Latest rail strike RMT members will be staging their next strike on Southern next Monday. THe rail operator intends to run most services but some along the coast have been cancelled.

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Choirs enjoy a bigger festival MORE than 100 singers joined together for the roof-raising finales of an annual festival in Bognor Regis. Some 200 men and women took part in the town's second ChoirFest to build on the success of last year's initial version. A total of nine choirs showed their vocal skills to several hundred spectators at the Regis Centre during last weekend. Both days ended with the choirs forming an ensemble for the German folk song, Music Alone Shall Live. One of the event's hosts, James Etheridge, said: "THis festival is a great platform for community choirs to come together, network and listen to each other perform different songs from different genres. "THis is a completely non-competitive event. All those in ChoirFest sing for fun. "THey love singing. THey join the choirs for an hour and a half a week and they don't have to think about anything else." ChoirFest began as a single day at the Regis Centre last year after James and his fellow organisers of Bersted Arts - Michael Gattrell and Will Hackett - joined with Hazel Latus, of the centre's operator, Arun Arts, to stage a community event. Its popularity led to double the number of choirs in this year's expanded festival. THose who took part last Saturday were Inspirations Community Choir (Littlehampton), RAFA 381 Branch Choir (Bognor Regis), THe Igloo Choir (Wickham) and Get

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Harry helps inspire budding cartoonists NATIONAL newspaper cartoonist Harry Venning has encouraged Bognor Regis residents to draw upon their sense of humour. Mr Venning hosted a workshop in the town’s youth and community centre in which he showed those who took part how to release their inner cartoonist. He has 30 years of experience behind him and is best known for his Clare in the Community weekly cartoon in The Guardian and its spin-off BBC Radio 4 series. He said: “I believe there is a cartoonist in everybody. People don’t think they can because they have not been able to give it a go. “But, the thing about being a cartoonist, is it’s not about the drawing. It’s about the humour – and everyone thinks they have a sense of humour. “As long as people recognise what you have drawn in a cartoon, and as long as it’s funny, that’s all you need.” THe idea for social worker Clare came from a former girlfriend and Mr Venning. 58, began to draw for the now defunct Care Weekly. Its closure saw him submit some cartoons to The Guardian where they have become a staple item in its Society pages on Wednesdays. “I enjoy these workshops because it’s nice to get out and meet people. It’s quite solitary sitting in my studio in Brighton.” His 90-minute session was the latest in a series of events hosted by the Bognor

Institute of Laughter as part of the Making THeatre Gaining Skills CIC. THose who went along were looking forward to the chance to pick up advice from a leading professional cartoonist. Among them was Bryn Gadd, 28, who works in the blood pathology lab at St Richard’s Hospital, Chichester. “I’m a budding cartoonist or artist and I have been trying to find ways of breaking into those two fields as a professional. “I’ve sent some work off but it is very hard. I’m hoping to get some pointers here about what I should do," he said. “My job pays my bills but drawing is my passion. I have always been drawn towards creative activity. I love the idea of being able to create something that makes people laugh. “THere’s a real challenge of being able to create the whole word in two or three frames. It’s an entire story from start to finish in such a small space.” Accountant Claire Burt, 44, was another participant. She said: “THis looks like fun. I don’t get enough opportunity to explore my creative self. “THat’s why I thought I should come along. I used to draw but it’s not something I’ve done as an adult. “I’m all in favour of creative expression. It’s really good to do and good for your mental health.” Hilary Strong, founder of Making THeatre Gaining Skills CIC, said: “THe

Bognor Institute of Laughter is all about developing interest, enthusiasm and talent for running gigs. “We are starting from the point of view of who wants to get involved in comedy and who has an interest in writing or drawing. “A lot of people think of comedy as someone doing stand-up but there is a lot more to comedy than that. THere’s cartoon drawing, street theatre and sketches, for example. “We want people to come along and take part for the fun of it. Hopefully, we can build up a network of people.” THe aim was to stage a gig, probably at the Regis Centre, this autumn of work produced by the institute, she added.

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Dancers' delight for charity AN EVENING of Dance was held on Saturday night at Bersted Community Centre showcasing dancers performing routines on poles in aid of charity. Organised by instructor and licence holder, Sue THompson of Pole Passion, the show was raising money for My Sister's House. THe charity supports vulnerable women who are characterised by a range of issues including histories of physical, emotional and sexual abuse, drug and alcohol addiction, trauma, and mental health problems. Students from Pole Passion fitness classes in Bognor Regis, Felpham, Bersted, Angmering and Chichester choreographed and performed routines on stage to an audience of family, friends and the public. Co-organiser and Bersted and Angmering instructor, Amy White said: " I feel extremely proud and humble to be involved in such a wonderful showcase and for such an important cause, not only am I so very proud

of all my students who performed but all the other students and instructors." A donated unicorn cake handmade by Sue's sister, Jemma Ghosh raised £80 in a silent auction and extra funds were raised in a raffle. Founder of My Sisters' House, Julie Budge said: "What a fabulous and mesmerising event. "I know only too well how much effort would have gone in to such an event and all the performers and organiser should stand tall for such an amazing achievement which will have an impact on many people. "For us, the evening has special significance because the money raised will be used to provide more outreach work which reaches more disadvantaged women and means the word about My Sisters' House reaches out much further to those who need us. "Together, we have made a difference to the community." THe total raised on the night was £921.85.

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` Science event HUNDREDS of young people were encouraged to take an explosive interest in science in Bognor Regis yesterday. THe latest Big Bang fair in Butlin's was set to be attended by 500 students - one of whom might follow in the footsteps of Chichester-born astronaut Tim Peake. THe annual event is aimed at allowing businesses and staff from universities and colleges to help students realise that science, technology, engineering and maths are exciting subjects. One of the organisations which is involved in the event is the Coastal West Sussex Economic Partnership. One of its directors, Caroline Wood, said: "THe example of Chichester-born astronaut Tim Peake shows young people that the opportunities offered by STEM subjects are endless, even including the option of exploring the universe and other worlds. "If we are to raise the economic performance of the coast, we must invest in our young people to give them the skills to compete locally and nationally in the world of work. More than 25 businesses, colleges and universities attended the event.

` App for parenting NEW PARENTS around Bognor Regis and Chichester have been encouraged to sign up to a new app. Baby Buddy has been created to help parents and parents to be during pregnancy, birth and the first six months of a baby's life. West Sussex County Council has joined with national charity Best Beginnings to officially launch the app. It can help to set goals, keep record of any concerns and track development.

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Trust turns back clock as future takes shape f Simon McGee, second left, celebrates the rating

Inspectors rate care outstanding A HOMECARE company that provides support for older people in Chichester and Bognor Regis has been awarded the highest accolade in the care sector. Home Instead Senior Care has been rated as outstanding by independent regulator, the Care Quality Commission. THe business has been owned and managed by Simon McGee since he started it in 2015. It has grown to a team of more than 50 people. He is seeking a further 50 caregivers in the coming year because of its continued success. Mr McGee said: "We are delighted to be rated as outstanding. THis is only possible thanks to our superb team who are totally dedicated to providing the best care services to our elderly

AN EVENT in Eastergate which looked back has helped a charity to have a brighter future. THe Vintage Valentine Night raised a record profit for the Aldingbourne Trust as its new visitor centre is taking shape. THe jive night has been organised for many years by Polly Harmston for various charities and this year's at Eastergate Village Hall made a ÂŁ418 profit.

clients and their families." THe inspectors said the company sought to live up to its aim of changing the face of ageing in West Sussex and to be the provider of choice for older people and their families. THis is helped by its close working with health and social services professionals. GPs in the area were quoted in the report as saying how they valued the service and spoke highly about its employees. Mr McGee and his team have also set up free community events in Bognor Regis and Chichester. THese include Music and Memories for people with dementia. Home Instead has a national network of more than 195 offices.

Sue Livett, the trust's managing director, said: "THis donation comes at a very opportune moment when we have the finishing line in sight for our new building - but are not yet there. "We are so grateful to Polly and her team for all their hard work." THe trust has been actively fundraising for the multi-million pound centre, which will enable it to support more people with learning disabilities in the enterprises which are carried out at its

Aldingbourne Country Centre. THose who attended the jive night to help the trust were entertained by the talents of the band, Lady and the Dukes, to ensure the event went with a swing. Chef Mark Dunne, from Chefs on the Move, ensured plenty of delicious food to enable everyone to dance the night away. THe Aldingbourne Trust is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

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EXHIBITIONS LINE AND FORM 2018 Saturday, March 17 - Sunday, March 18, 10am - 5pm + Preview: Friday, March16, 4pm – 7pm, open to the public Ticket price: Free entry to exhibition Address: Edward James Studios, West Dean College, PO18 0RX (use gardens entrance) westdean.org.uk westdeanvisualarts.com VINTAGE CAR SHOW Sunday, April 1, 10am - 5pm Ticket price: Adults £12.50, children £7, Senior £11.50 Address: Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, New Barn Road, Amberley, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT Tel: 01798 831370 Email: office@amberleymuseum.co.uk www.amberleymuseum.co.uk LEONARD ROSOMAN: PAINTING THEATRE Until Sunday, April 29 Ticket price: Adults £12.50, Free for children (up to 16 years), Free for students, Art Fund members £6.50 Address: Pallant House Gallery, 9 N Pallant, Chichester PO19 1TJ Tel: 01243 774557 www.pallant.org.uk

FAMILY FUN BRITISH SCIENCE WEEK AT THE MARY ROSE Friday, March 9 – Sunday, March 18 Ticket price: Adult £18, Child £13, Senior £16.20, Student £16.20, Family (1 adult and up to 3 children) £37.60, Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) Mary Rose Museum, Main Rd, Portsmouth PO1 3PY www.maryrose.org/british- scienceweek-2018/ LAMBING LIVE AT BRINSBURY Saturday, March 10 - Sunday, March 11, 10am – 3pm Ticket price: Adult: £5, child: £0 under 2 - tickets available at the event Brinsbury Campus, North Heath, Pulborough, RH20 1DL Tel: 01243 786321 ext 1077 www.chichester.ac.uk

MOTHER'S DAY LUNCH Sunday, March 11 Price: Adults £19.95, child £11.95 Address: Chichester Festival THeatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester, PO19 6AP Tel: 01243 781312 Email: marketing@cft.org.uk www. www.cft.org.uk MOTHER'S DAY AT WEST DEAN GARDENS Sunday, March 11, 9am - 5pm Ticket price: Free entry for mums, adults £9 Address: West Dean Gardens, West Dean, Near Chichester, PO18 0RX Tel: 01243 818210 Email: enquiries@westdean.org.uk www.westdean.org.uk/gardens

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MUMS CAN DO Sunday, March 11, 10am - 5pm Ticket price: Adults £14, children £8 Address: Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, New Barn Road, Amberley, Arundel, BN18 9LT Tel: 01798 831370 Email: office@amberleymuseum.co.uk www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

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MOTHERING SUNDAY Sunday, March 11, 10.30am - 4pm Mums enter for free! Address: Weald & Downland Museum, Singleton, Chichester, PO18 0EU Tel: 01243 811363 Email: office@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk

EASTER AT THE MUSEUM Friday, March 30 - Friday, April 13, 10.30am - 6pm Address: Weald & Downland Museum, Singleton, Chichester, PO18 0EU Tel:01243 811363 Email: office@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk

FAIRY TALE FAIR - IN AID OF ST BARNABAS HOUSE Saturday, March 17, 10.30am - 4pm Ticket price: £37.50 Address: THe Charmandean Centre, Forest Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 9HS www.thefairytalefair.co.uk

EASTER TRAILS Friday, March 30 - Monday, April 2, 10am - 5pm Address: Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, New Barn Road, Amberley, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT Tel: 01798 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

THE NORTHERN LIGHTS Friday, March 23, 7.30pm - 8.30pm Ticket price: Adults £7, children (under 16) £5 Address: South Downs Planetarium, Sir Patrick Moore Building, Kingsham Road, Chichester PO19 8AE Tel: 01243 774400 Email: sdownsplanet@btconnect.com www.southdowns.org.uk SPRING LAMBING AT GASTON FARM Saturday, March 24 - Sunday, April 22, 10am - 5pm Ticket price: £6 per person, 2s and

NORMANS AND CRUSADERS Saturday, March 31 - Monday, April 2, 10am - 5pm Address: Arundel Castle & Gardens, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9AB Tel: 01903 882173 ext 230 Email: visits@arundelcastle.org www.arundelcastle.org EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA RACEDAY Saturday, April 6 Ticket prices: start from £15, Free for children Address: Fontwell Race course,

Arundel Road, Fontwell, Arundel, BN18 0SY Tel: 01243 543335 Email: info@fontwellpark.co.uk www.fontwellpark.co.uk/whats-on/ easter-raceday SPRING INDUSTRIAL TRAINS Sunday April 15, 10am - 5pm Ticket Price: Adult: £12.50, senior: £11.50, children: £7 Address: Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, New Barn Road, Amberley, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT Tel: 01798 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk ANNUAL TULIP FESTIVAL Monday, April 15 - Sunday, May 15, 10am-5pm Ticket price: From £11 for a child (5-16 yrs), from £13 for an adult, from £51 for a family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children) Address: Arundel Castle & Gardens, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9AB Tel: 01903 882173 ext 230 Email: visits@arundelcastle.org www.arundelcastle.org

MUSIC RUSSELL WATSON Sunday, March 11 Ticket price: from £32.50 Address: THe Kings THeatre, Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hants PO5 2QJ Box office: 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk JACKSON LIVE IN CONCERT Sunday, March 11, at 7.30pm Ticket price: £25.75 plus £2.85 transaction fee Address: THeatre Royal Brighton, New Road, Brighton BN1 1SD Tel: 0844 871 7627 www.theatreroyalbrighton.com JACKSON Friday, March 16 Ticket price: Adult: £27.50, senior (60+), student (with ID) and children (15yrs & under) £25.50 Address: THe Kings THeatre, Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hants PO5 2QJ Box office: 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk ROCKET MAN: A TRIBUTE TO SIR

ELTON JOHN Saturday, March 17, at 7:30pm Ticket Price: Adult: £25.50, senior (60+), student (with ID) and children (15yrs & under) £23.50 Address: THe Kings THeatre, Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hants PO5 2QJ Box office: 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk LA FORZA DEL DESTINO Wednesday, March 21 Ticket price: £15 to £49.50 Address: Mayflower THeatre, 22-26 Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1GE Tel: 02380 711811 www.mayflower.org.uk A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Wednesday, March 21 Ticket price: Adult: £22.50, senior (60+), student (with ID) and children (15yrs & under) £20.50 Address: THe Kings THeatre, Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hants PO5 2QJ Box office: 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk FASTLOVE Thursday, March 22, at 7:30pm Ticket Price: Adult: £26.50 Address: THe Kings THeatre, Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hants PO5 2QJ Box office: 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk THE LITTLE MIX EXPERIENCE Friday, March 23 Ticket price: £16.50 Address: THe Kings THeatre, Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hants PO5 2QJ Box office: 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk ALY BAIN & PHIL CUNNINGHAM Friday, March 23 at 7:30pm Ticket Price: £19.25 Address: Baptist Church, North Street, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7BY Tel: 07802 500050 www.wegottickets.com DON GIOVANNI Friday, March 23 Ticket price: £15 to £49.50 Address: Mayflower THeatre, 22-26 Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1GE Tel: 02380 711811 www.mayflower.org.uk

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THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHER Friday, March 24 Ticket price: £25.50 Address: THe Kings THeatre, Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hants PO5 2QJ Box office: 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk A SPRING SPECTACULAR CONCERT Sunday, March 25, at 3pm Ticket price: £12.50 / under 16s free Address: THe Regis Centre, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1BL Tel: 01243 861010 www.alexandratheatre.co.uk JAMES BOND CONCERT SPECTACULAR Friday, March 25 Ticket price: from £22 Address: THe Kings THeatre, Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hants PO5 2QJ Box office: 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS Friday, March 25, at 7.30pm Ticket price: Adult: £23, senior (60+), student (with ID) and children (15yrs & under) £21 Address: THe Kings THeatre, Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hants PO5 2QJ Box office: 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk ZOE SCHWARZ BLUE COMMOTION Saturday, April 21 at 8pm Ticket price: £15 Address: THe Chichester Inn, Chichester

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SOCIAL FUN A DAY OF MINDFULNESS & PEACE Saturday, March 10, 10.30am Ticket price: £25 Address: THe Hamblin Centre, Main Road, Bosham, West Sussex, PO18 8PJ Tel: 01243572109 www.hamblincentre.org.uk CHARITY QUIZ NIGHT & RAFFLE Saturday, March 10, at 6.30pm Ticket price: £10 per person Address: 76 High St, Bognor Regis PO21 1RZ THE BIG GINS TASTING EVENING Friday, March 16, at 7.30pm Ticket price: £19.95 Address: Chichester Festival THeatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP Tel: 01243 781312 Email: box.office@cft.org.uk www.cft.org.uk MORRIS DANCERS Sunday, March 17, 10am - 5pm Ticket price: Adults £12.50, children £7, Senior £11.50 Address: Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, New Barn Road, Amberley, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT Tel: 01798 831370 Email: office@amberleymuseum.co.uk www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

ST. PATRICK'S RACEDAY Saturday, March 17, 11.40am – 5.10pm Ticket prices start from £15 Address: Fontwell Race course, Arundel Road, Fontwell, Arundel, BN18 0SY Tel: 01243 543335 Email: info@fontwellpark.co.uk www.fontwellpark.co.uk/whats-on/ st-pats-raceday WALK ON FIRE FOR ST BARNABAS HOUSE Saturday, March 17, from 2pm Ticket price: £20 Address: Worthing Rugby Club, Roundstone Lane, Angmering, BN16 4AX www.stbarnabas-hospice.org.uk/ events/walk-fire-st-barnabas-house SUSSEX BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL Thursday-Saturday, March 22-24 Ticket price from £5 to £8 Address: Brighton Tel: 07450 656148 Email: camrahove@btinternet.com www.sussexbeerfestival.co.uk TALK - CONTROLLING 9/11’ Monday, March 26, at 7pm Tickets on sale at the door Address: Chichester Park Hotel, Chichester. PO19 7QL Tel: 01243 823007 www.airaces.org.uk QUIZ NIGHT AT THE SWALLOWS RETURN Saturday, March 29 at 7.30pm Ticket price: £2 per person Address: THe Swallows Return, 1 Titnore Lane, Worthing BN12 6PB

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TEECHERS Thursday, March 29, at 7.30pm Ticket price: £16.50 / £15.50 Concessions Address: THe Regis Centre, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1BL Tel: 01243 861010 www.alexandratheatre.co.uk

NEW FACES – STARS OF THE FUTURE Saturday, March 10, at 7.30pm Ticket price: £10 / £7 Under 16s Address: THe Regis Centre, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1BL Tel: 01243 861010 www.alexandratheatre.co.uk JOHN BISHOP - WINGING IT Monday, March 19 Ticket price: £37.50 Address: Mayflower THeatre, 22-26 Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1GE Tel: 02380 711811 www.mayflower.org.uk JONATHAN PIE: BACK TO THE STUDIO Thursday, March 21, at 6.30pm Ticket price: Adult: £26.50 Address: THe THeatre Royal, Brighton Tel: 08448 112121 www.theatreroyal.co.uk CINDERELLA March 27 - 31 Ticket price: Tue - Sat evening £29 to £43, Thu matinee £22 to £32, Sat matinee £29 to £43

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` The Fox Inn Address: Waterloo Road, Bognor Regis PO22 7EH Phone: 01243 865308 www.thefoxfelpham.co.uk

The Fox Inn's the place to be for Mother's Day Village pub's home cooked food and traditional surroundings make it the best place to celebrate Mother's Day with the most special person in your life GREAT food is always a winner for Mother’s Day so why not celebrate this day in a wonderful traditional country Inn? THe Fox Inn in Felpham is an 18th century village inn tucked away down a country lane and steeped in history with oak-panelled walls covered in photos of times gone by. THis family-run village pub is renowned for its delicious home-cooked food and generous portions and for Mother’s Day they’ve compiled a mouthwatering menu of home-made dishes and desserts for you and your family to enjoy while celebrating this special day. Landlords Andy and Alison have had the pub for 12 years and told us: “THis is an important day for so many people and one of our busiest, as everyone loves to show their mums how much they’re loved. "What better way to show it than treating her to a lovely meal out where she doesn’t have to lift a finger? We’ve chosen some of our most popular dishes for our Mother’s Day menu,

incorporating the ‘must have British Sunday roast’ with produce from local farms and suppliers and our famous steak and real ale pie which is a slice of proper home-made pie like grandma used to make.” THe Fox has a special place in the past of Felpham. It was the site of a famous confrontation between the poet, William Blake, and a quarrelsome soldier called Private Schofield during Blake’s time in the village between 1800-03. Even by then, THe Fox was wellestablished as can be seen by a list on its oak-panelled walls displaying the names of every landlord since 1780. Today, it’s known for its cosy relaxed atmosphere, great food, quality beers, friendly service and its beautiful flint-walled gardens which are lovingly looked after by Alison’s green-fingered parents. Please see their Mother’s Day menu right or go to their website www. thefoxfelpham.co.uk for full details of their menu and how to book. But don’t ponder too long as they get booked up pretty quickly on this special day.

`For Mother’s Day they’ve compiled a mouthwatering menu of homemade dishes and desserts for you and your family to enjoy while celebrating this special day

MENU Sunday 11th March 2018 Free glass of Prosecco for Mum

2 COURSES ÂŁ21.95 3 COURSES ÂŁ24.95 Starter Homemade Soup of the Day Pate & Toast Whitebait served with Bread & Butter Tempura Battered Prawns Chilli & Ginger Chicken Goujons Breaded Brie

Main Roast Beef, Pork, Lamb or Chicken breast with all the Trimmings Vegetarian Nut Roast & Trimmings Plaice Fillet with a Prawn & Mushroom sauce 8oz Rump Steak with Peppercorn sauce Grilled sole with caper butter Chicken Breast with a Bacon & Stilton sauce Vegetable Burger with salad & Chips

Desserts Choice of Desserts from cabinet or Cheese And Biscuits

Come dine with us at The Navigator Navigator Hotel, 13-14 Marine Drive West, Bognor Regis PO21 2QA Tel: 01243 864844 Email: navigatorhofficebc@gmail.com

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Mum's the word for good quality wines in the town Martin Lury Our very own bon vivant gets to grips with all the best buys

again were part of the Best collection and I will commence with the 2017 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from the Awatere Valley which is a classic Sauvignon with gooseberry and fresh herbs prevalent and one worthy of

your attention, although the Villa Maria at just £6 is undoubtedly more of a bargain! My white wine pick of the week, however, is the Morrison 2015 White Burgundy which punched well

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AS MOTHER'S DAY looms large on the horizon and thus some celebratory imbibing may be de rigueur, off I duly headed to an underrated supermarket provider, namely Morrisons in downtown Bognor Regis. My first foray into the white wine section led me to a 2017 Lindeman 's Bin 65 Chardonnay priced at £5.50 and whose easy-drinking style was most evident. It proved to be refreshingly clean on the palate with peach and melon flavours to the fore and had almost a mineral feel and, at this price, is jolly good value for money. THe Morrison 2016 THe Best Gavi on offer at a reduced £6.50 sported an apple and blossom nose and exuded pear and stone fruit flavours and was decidedly light and elegant and well balanced and well worth a punt, especially as we are approaching, fingers crossed , warmer climes! My final two white selections were at the heady price of eight readies and

above its weight and turned out to be fragrant and complex, slightly creamy in texture with green apple and grass complementing delightful white peach flavours and a wine of distinction and one to snap up! In terms of reds, the 2016 Villa Verde Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, priced at a modest £4.50, proved irresistible as my red wine of the week with fresh tar and cherry in abundance - a no-brainer as a purchase and a great pair to spaghetti bolognaise! Priced under £7, the 2013

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INGREDIENTS • 8 free-range bone-in chicken thighs • 2 lemons • 4 tbsp olive oil • 3 garlic cloves • 1 red onion • 320ml chicken stock • 240g couscous • Large handful fresh parsley • Large handful fresh mint, plus extra

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Lemon and garlic chicken with couscous

Method 1. Remove and discard the skin from the thighs. Grate the zest from the lemons and set aside. Squeeze the lemon juice into a large bowl with 2 tbsp of the oil. Season, add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes (or see tip.) 2. Heat a large griddle pan over a high heat, then sear the thighs for 5 minutes on each side. Reduce the heat and cook for 5-10 minutes more until cooked through. 3. Meanwhile, thinly slice the garlic and onion. In

a frying pan, heat ½ tbsp of the remaining olive oil over a low heat. Fry the garlic and onion for 5 minutes until soft. 4. Heat the stock in a small pan until it comes to the boil. Put the couscous in a heatproof bowl, pour over the stock, cover and stand for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff up with a fork, then stir through the rest of the oil and the onion and garlic mix. Chop the herbs, then mix through the couscous with the lemon zest and season. Serve with the chicken, garnished with extra mint.

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INGREDIENTS • 1 cup (4.5 oz.) all-purpose flour • 1/3 cup powdered sugar • 1/4 cup chopped pistachios • 6 tablespoons (3 oz.) salted butter, cubed • 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened • 2 teaspoons lemon zest plus 1 Tbsp. fresh juice (1 lemon) • 1/2 cup granulated sugar • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped • 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

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Method 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 8 (3 1/2inch) round, 1-inch-deep mini fluted tart pans with removable rims, and place on a large rimmed baking sheet. Process the flour, powdered sugar, and pistachios in a food processor until nuts are finely ground, about 1 minute. Add the cubed butter to processor, and pulse 6 to 8 times or until mixture resembles coarse meal. Press about 4 1/2 tablespoons of the flour mixture on bottom and up sides of each tart pan. 2. Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove tart pans to a wire rack,

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and cool completely (about 30 minutes). 3. Beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and beat until well blended. Gently fold the whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until incorporated. Spoon about 5 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture into each tart shell. Cover tarts with plastic wrap, and chill 4 to 24 hours. 4. Toss together the sliced strawberries and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and spoon on tarts just before serving.

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Community News & Views MORE than £14,000 has been awarded to good causes from the latest Pagham Pram Race. Its organising committee was delighted to be able to present the bumper amount to the representatives of 33 organisations. THey braved the elements of last week's cold spell to ensure the presentation ceremony at the Inglenook Hotel in Pagham was a great success with just under 100 people in attendance. Pram race chairman Michael Warren handed out the grants, from £200 to £1,000. "We are always pleased each year to be able to help our local good causes. It is very humbling listening to the great work they do in the local community," he said. THe latest race, held as always on Boxing Day, saw 42 entries make their way around Pagham to the delight of thousands of spectators. THeir donations helped to boost the total takings, along with other events earlier in the year. THe bucket collectors' challenge was won by Ron Halls with £441.03. In second place was Kim Cooper (£238.57) and Jackie Warren (£178.27) was third. THey were also presented with their awards. All come from Pagham. THe area's groups to benefit, pictured below, were: Aldwick & Pagham Sea Scouts, Arctic Fox Explorer Scout Unit, Bognor Regis Local History Society, Bognor Regis Carnival Association, Bognor Regis & District Sea Cadets, Bognorphenia, Branch Community Responders, GirlGuilding Bognor Regis West, Chichester Down Symdrome Support Group, Chichester and Bognor Regis MS Society, Dementia Support, Dizzy Ducklings Pre-School, Elizabeth House care home, Erin's Dream to Dance, Grandad's Front Room, Harmony Hive, My Sisters' House, Pagham Chestnuts Club, Pagham Friendship Club, Pagham Luncheon Club, Parkinson's UK, Rose Green Infant School PTA, Rose Green Junior School, Sammy Community Transport, Sussex Snowdrop Trust, St THomas a'Becket Church, TS Montrose Nautical Training Corps, Chichester Area Talking News, Pagham Playgrpup, Tsunami Explorers and Home-Start Arun.

VOTING is open for this year’s youth Cabinet and UK Youth Parliament elections. A total of 51 West Sussex young people aged 11 to 18 have put their names into the hat for the elections and people have the chance to vote for their favourite. Voting for the two elections, which is open until March 31, runs side by side with separate roles up for grabs in the West Sussex Youth Cabinet and also the UK Youth Parliament. THe youth cabinet is made up of candidates covering 24 areas in the county – up to two youth representatives per area – and they work together to give young people a voice. Cllr Stephen Hillier, West Sussex County Council's cabinet member for children and young people, said: “From school lessons to shaping policies, the youth cabinet can have had a big impact on how we look at things in the county which is why it is so important that as many people vote as possible. “We need young people to pick the candidates that are the most representative of their own views so they can really make a difference in the areas that matter the most.” Projects that members of the current youth cabinet have been involved in include: • Using films to get important messages heard including videos to help explain radicalisation and extremism • Working with the Free Your Mind campaign group, which raises awareness of mental health issues • Working with county councillors to help them get a better understanding of what young people need in the county and helping to shape the services available As well as the youth cabinet, voting is also open to select four local representatives on to the UK Youth Parliament which is made up of 500 young people, aged 11-18, from across the UK. See candidates’ manifestos and vote at: haveyoursay. westsussex.gov.uk/ipeh/youth-cabinet-and-ukyp-elections-2018

DELIGHTED musicians have raised almost £5,000 at their latest annual concert in Bognor Regis. A near capacity audience enjoyed the 2018 version of the Revival of the 60s event at the Riverside Caravan Centre in Shripney Road. THis resulted in the bumper donation being presented to Charlie Fielding. THe two-year-old from Angmering has a rare genetic condition, arteriovenous malformation, which has paralysed him from the waist down. Proceeds from the Sixties revival night, pictured above are some of the musicians with Charlie, will help to pay for him to benefit from physiotherapy sessions at a specialist centre. One of the those behind the concert, Roy Haines, said: "I am pleased to say that the event this year was a big success.

OPERA music by Arthur Sullivan will be featured in tomorrow's concert at Bognor Regis Music Club. THe programme includes excerpts from Kenilworth, The Beauty Stone and The River, as well as a complete performance of The Foresters. THe performance will be given by musical director Geoffrey Porter, pianist Nigel Smith, narrator Marion Porter and singers Los Ladrones, pictured above.

"I am sure the money we raised will go a long way in helping the brave little boy, Charlie." THe concerts will reach their tenth anniversary next year. THe date has been set already for February 16, 2019. "We hope to make this a special occasion," said Roy. "THe event has now become an important part of the local music scene and entertainment calendar. "It has to date raised of sum of almost £51,000 for local charities and good causes. "THis is due, in no small part, to our loyal audience who have supported us over the years." Original artists from the sixties delight the audiences at the concerts. THose who took part in last month's event included THe Detours and Friends, Johnny Devlin, THe Diamonds with Pete Manville and Roy Haines and THe Southbeats.

Music club chairman Chris Coote said: "We are delighted to welcome back Geoffrey Porter and Los Ladrones to the club and are sure to have an entertaining and intriguing evening as we listen to these little known works set to music by one of England's greatest composers." THe concert at the club's concert room, 2 Sudley Road, starts at 7pm. Entry at the door is £6 for members, £8 visitors and £4 students.

CHARITIES and community organisations working in the Arun and Chichester areas could become 'millionaires' this year. THey can follow the example of the groups who turned to VAAC for help in 2017 and raised a total of £1,760,832 through funding applications. Voluntary Action Arun and Chichester can offer a range of assistance to help organisations to grow and achieve their aims. One group which gained the benefits of VAAC's help in the past couple of years was Pagham and District Residents' Association. Iain Balch, one of its officers, said: "We have been extremely fortunate to have VAAC's help and guidance in two major projects, one applying to become a charitable incorporated organisation and the other to apply to various organisations for grant funding for a new minibus. "We had never done these things before and VAAC's extensive knowledge and unstinting help enabled us to make the best possible applications with outstanding results. "Not only are VAAC extremely professional in all they do, but they have a very high customer ethic which gives a great comfort factor when undertaking these highly important tasks. "I can't recommend them highly enough for all they do in this complex area." Pictured below are Pagham and District Residents' Association supporters with their new minibus last summer. Membership of VAAC - which is based at Bognor Regis Town Hall - is free. It entitles organisations to one-to-one advice from the development team, as well as access to training and networking events, weekly e-bulletins with news and events from the area's voluntary sector and a monthly Funding Focus newsletter among other benefits. As well as the funding secured, VAAC advertised 192 volunteer opportunities for its members, provided one-to-one support to 133 organisations and 232 people attended its training events. THese covered subjects such as first aid and health and safety, safeguarding, data protection and reading a set of accounts. THe activities enabled help to be given to put policies and procedures in place, swap ideas and find out best practice from fellow organisations. More information can be seen at: vaac.org.uk, or phone: 01243 840305 or email: admin@vaac.org.uk

PEBBLE painting is a Chichester cancer centre's new project. #CancerWiseRocks invites members of the public to decorate a pebble or a stone, add the scheme's hashtag on the back and hide it for someone to find. Whoever discovers the pebble is encouraged to share a photo of the find on the centre's Facebook page and either keep it or leave it for someone else to find. Emma Neno, of CancerWise, said: "It's all about raising awareness and funds for us in the West Sussex and south east Hampshire area. "It is about getting creative, being outside with your friends, young family and children and having fun - spread a little happiness and make people smile. "Finding a CancerWise Rock is like discovering treasure and brings out the child in everyone." THe initiative was launched in Littlehampton last Friday. Within three days, more than 1,200 members had joined the #CancerWiseRocks group on Facebook. Southway Primary School in Bognor Regis has its after-school art club involved and a host of organisations in Littlehampton has agreed to take part. CancerWise is an independent charity which offers professional and caring support to people with cancer and their families around West Sussex and south east Hampshire. Its services include counselling, art therapy and gentle exercise.

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Friday, March 9, 2018

By Sylvia Endacott

Bognor had the key to good health for king World's eyes turned to town during stay of King George V and Queen Mary IT’S ALMOST 90 years ago that the perspective of our small seaside resort on the south coast was to change forever. It was in 1929 that King George V came to the area to recuperate after a serious illness and, while there is frequently much talk of his visit, I thought we should take a specific look at the visit and events that surrounded it. King George and Queen Mary arrived on February 9, 1929, and eventually left on May 15, 1929, a period of only 13 weeks that was to have many implications for the future. THe town of Bognor was bestowed with the suffix of 'Regis' on July 26, 1929, in recognition of the visit. THe King and Queen stayed at Craigweil House, Aldwick, which was soon to become a centre of attraction both for the world’s media and also general sightseers - both visitors and residents alike, as can be seen from a private diary entry, which reported for April 1, 1929: “D & I took 11.40 bus into Bognor especially to see Craigweil House.” Sir Arthur du Cros, who was the founder and president of the Dunlop Company, placed Craigweil House at the disposal of the Royal family. THe house at Aldwick had been built at the beginning of the 19th century and was described as being a ‘substantial mansion in the Elizabethan style, with balconies and terraces looking directly over Aldwick Bay'.

THe house had been extended by Sir Arthur Du Cros to turn the three-storey mansion into a special building, with terraces, two wings, eight suites and accommodation for 20 servants. THere was a music room which also contained a cinema, stage and an electric organ, the music of which could be piped all over the house. He also had seawater laid on to all the bedrooms. THe lawns swept down to the beach with 200 yards of private promenade. THe house, which stood within its own grounds, covered 15 acres and was half a mile from the main road. THis was ideal for the police who were protecting the King during the visit. One of the main attractions of the house was that many of the windows faced south, which meant they caught the maximum sun available to help the King’s convalescence. However, the weather was not that accommodating because, within six days of his arrival, the weather turned colder and soon the grounds were under several inches of snow, which remained for a further three weeks. For the town of Bognor, this visit encouraged all the hoteliers and traders to prepare for an influx of visitors. Even the local telephone exchange had to become prepared and they reserved 42 lines for the use of Craigweil House. Local charabanc companies were soon advertising trips to the town to catch a glimpse

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of the house and maybe even the Queen. Word of any visit by Queen Mary to various areas in the locality soon spread and onlookers developed into large crowds, because she was so popular. So much was the interest in the royal visitors that at one time there was a reward offered of £500 for any photograph taken when Queen Mary visited Woolworth’s. However, I am unaware of such a picture being taken during this visit. But a photo was taken in the April when Queen Mary visited the Burgess Bazaar in Waterloo Square. When King George V returned to Windsor, Sir Arthur Du Cros handed Craigweil House over to Bognor Urban District Council for 12 days to allow the public to visit. During this period, 15,827 people roamed throughout the house, adults paid 1/- (5p) and 6d (2 1/2p) for children raising £754.17s.6d for local charities. People visited the King’s bedroom, sat in his chair and viewed the sandcastle built by his granddaughter in the grounds - now Queen Elizabeth II. In July, 1929, a special THanksgiving service was held in Westminster Abbey to commemorate the King’s restoration to full health, which was broadcast to the nation. Here in Bognor all the churches also held THanksgiving services, and it was reported they were full to overflowing. In St John’s Church, London Road, there were more than 1,000 in the congregation. Extra chairs had to be obtained for the service. THere was a report in a local newspaper during July, 1929, regarding the pending name change of the town. “Bognor Regis is a name not without its critics," the report concluded, “Bognor had by the King’s visit been dragged

from obscurity and broadcast to the uttermost ends of the earth.” Following all the euphoria of the nation regarding the King’s return to health, there was a specific interest retained in Craigweil House. Numerous postcards were produced featuring the King and Queen and the house itself. A ceramic model of the house was also produced as a lasting memento of the visit. So, in 1932, the locals were astonished when news broke of the sale of the house and its contents. THere had been plans to turn it into a hotel or residential home, but nothing came of this and by 1938 the house had been demolished and the site cleared, leaving only the stables. THe land was divided into building plots, which were put up for sale. It is interesting to note many people still ask where they can visit the site where King George V stayed to recuperate. THe story is as much alive today as it was in 1929 when the centre of the Empire moved to the area. I suspect some people who now live on the site of Craigweil House are not fully aware of the implications of their site. I am also aware that for many people the renaming of Bognor to Bognor Regis was unacceptable as the King had stayed at Aldwick, and visited the area and especially the church in Pagham regularly, while he only visited Bognor, it is alleged for about 40 minutes. Whatever the reasons, we now have a name that to some is a music hall joke, to others a status symbol. However, whatever your opinion, King George V and Queen Mary did stay in the locality to continue the trend of royal visits, much as Sir Richard Hotham had intended in the 1790s.

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Blues may use young guns as they PostSport seek revenge over south coast rivals CHICHESTER RFC return to action tomorrow looking to avenge defeat on a familiar foe. THe Blues, who have not played for three weeks, welcome Sussex rivals Brighton to Oaklands Park tomorrow (3pm) for the penultimate home game of the season. Scott Ashley's side, who sit fourth in the London Division One South, will be out for revenge after being beaten 38-26 at their coastal neighbours back in November. THat defeat all but ended the Blues' hopes of a swift return to national league rugby. After a poor start to 2018, which saw them lose their first three matches, Chi have bounced back, sealing victories in two of their last three. THis includes a 37-19 win over Chobham last time out. THat match saw Chi give debuts to two teens - 18-year-old Jack Martin, who is the son of club chairman Keith, and fly half Lewis Sampson, who is a former Seaford College pupil. Another youngster who may feature is 18-year-old colt Josh Goodwin, who has been called into the England counties under-18s squad for a match against Ireland next month. THe Seaford College scrum half has

represented Chichester at every age level and is a current member of the Colts team. He was picked out after attending a trial in Stourbridge, where he appeared alongside the best talent from across the country. Against very stiff competition, he was selected for the 23-man squad to play Ireland at Burnaby Road, Portsmouth, in two matches on April 4 and 7. With a number of players at the counties level going on to play professionally and even represent their country, it is a big honour for the teen player. Everyone at the club was delighted for Josh and his family, which includes dad Stuart, who is a former Chichester player and current referee. Paul Colley, Chi's director of rugby, said: "I first saw Josh playing for Chichester U16 a couple of years ago and could see straight away that he had real talent. "We even brought him into the Colts early to try and develop him and his selection is great news for Josh and indeed us as a club. "Josh made his first XV debut this season and, hopefully, he will have another run out with the firsts before the season finishes. We wish him all the best against the Irish.â€?

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BOGNOR RFC's spell on the sidelines will extend to nearly a month as the Purple and Greens promotion push continues. Because of a mixture of bad weather and bye weeks, the Hampshire Avenue side have not played in Hampshire One since the middle of February. With another weekend off to come, secondplace Bognor will be interested spectators as their closest rivals are in action. With four games of the season left, the Purple and Greens know that they are firm outsiders to close the ten-point gap on league leaders United Services Portsmouth. But ,with just six points between them and Millbrook in third, Bognor know they can afford few slip ups in the run-in, which will start at home to Ventnor next Saturday. *Bognor under-16s lost out in the cruelest manor possible to local rivals Worthing by2827 points. It what was an absolute classic of a match at Hampshire Avenue, the Purple and Greens

outscored the young Raiders five tries to four but were out-kicked to lose by a solitary point. Bognor started brightly from the kick off and after shifting the ball wide skipper George Orchard touched down in the corner. Gus Haplik and Bradley Corbould then combined in the centre to release powerhouse winger Cellan Robinson. He needed only a snifter and outpaced the cover to score under the posts - Ethan Clark converted. Worthing hit back and managed to score two converted tries to go in 14-12 up at the break. Bognor started the second half as they did the first, Haplik crashing over in the corner. THen, slick hands from Arthur Wright saw Robinson scamper over for this second try. Back came Worthing who scored down the blindside. Bognor's number 8 Tommy Galpin put the home side back in the lead. But Worthing scored again and nailed the touchline conversion to seal the win.

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DARTS: Micky Rowland helped THe Legends seal the Tuesday Double-In Double-Out Darts League title with a man of the match performance in a comfortable victory over Neptune. In division two, Hunston Club took the crown despite a valiant effort from Chi Snooker Club. Here are the results in full: DIVISION ONE - THe Legends 17 Neptune 5; THe Hoffs 14 Newtown Raiders 12; Old Barn Owls vs Friary Arms - FORFEITED BY OLD BARN OWLS; QE2 - bye. MAN OF THE MATCH - Micky Rowland (THe Legends) 16 & 22 darts [24.61 av]; Dave Mitchell (Newtown Raiders) 20 & 28 darts [20.88 av] 180s - Peter Lagden (Neptune) x1; Richard Pennells (THe Hoffs') x. HIGH TON+ IN-SHOTS - Micky Rowland (THe Legends) 160; Peter Lagden (Neptune) 120; Mike Few (THe Hoffs) 120; Emma Bist (Newtown Raiders) 101; Stuart Gray (THe Hoffs) 100. HIGH/TON+ OUT-SHOTS Andy Whiteley (THe Legends) 120; Dave Juniper (THe Legends) 105; Garry Pay (THe Legends) 102. DIVISION TWO - Hunston Club 12 THe Hoffmeisters 11; Richmond Arms 2 Chi Snooker Club 18; Wheatsheaf 5 Cabin Cruisers 16; Pier Bar - BRSA - FORFEITED BY PIER BAR. MAN OF THE MATCH - Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club) 17 & 29 darts [21.78 av]; Andy Stubbs (Hunston Club) 19 & 21 darts [19.47 av]; Gary English (Cabin Cruisers) 27 & 27 darts [18.56 av]. 180s - Rob Palmer (Cabin Cruisers) x1. HIGH/ TON+ IN-SHOTS - Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club) 160; Dave Owens (THe Hoffmeisters) 152; Gary English (Cabin Cruisers) 120; James Bartley (THe Hoffmeisters) 114; Pat O'Hara (Hunston Club) 114; Lee Hellyer (Chi Snooker Club) 100 x2. HIGH/TON+ OUT-SHOTS - Andy Chant (Chi Snooker Club) 60; Mark Sheppard (Hunston Club) 58; Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club) 58; Rolf Huber (Cabin Cruisers) 57.

DARTS: Friary Z's march to the Friday Benevolent Darts league was crowned when they comfortable defeated Newtown Amity in week 14 of the league. Rob Collins averaged nearly 30 points a dart in the win which means Z are more than 40 points clear at the top of the division one table. In division two, QEII Galleon are just three points clear of BRSA Ravens with both sides still having one match to play. Newtown C are the winners of division three after easing to a 16-4 victory over Friary C. Dan Middleton was man of the match for the hosts. Here are the results from week 14 in full: DIVISION ONE - Friary 'Z' 14 Newtown Amity 5; Hunston Hares 11 THe Legends 10; Claremont 14 Aldingbourne Mavericks 6; Aldwick Legion - bye. MAN OF THE MATCH - Gary Blackwood (THe Legends) 15 & 24 darts [26.21 av]; Rob Collins (Friary 'Z') 16 & 18 darts [29.47 av]; Phil Westwood (Claremont) 24 & 27 darts [18.78 av] 180s - Rob Collins (Friary 'Z') x1. HIGH OUT SHOTS - Gary Blackwood (THe Legends) 146; Derrick Longhurst (Claremont) 121; Lee Passey (THe Legends) 92; Wayne Wadsworth (Friary 'Z') 70. DIVISION TWO - QE2 Galleon 14 Lamb Steyne 9; Chi Snooker Club 9 Friary 'D' 12; Royal Oak - BRSA Ravens - POSTPONED; Richmond 'B' - bye. MAN OF THE MATCH - Kevin Perry (Lamb Steyne) 18 & 26 darts [18.12 av]; James Riggs (Friary 'D') 24 & 25 darts [20.04 av]. HIGH OUT SHOTS - Simon Kimber (Friary 'D') 110; Kevin Perry (Lamb Steyne) 99. DIVISION THREE - ASC 9 Pagham Cricket Club 11; Newtown 'C' 16 Friary 'C' 4; Richmond Rebels, BRSA Jokers bye. MAN OF THE MATCH - Ryan Barratt (Pagham Cricket Club) 27 & 32 darts [16.98 av]; Dan Middleton (Newtown 'C') 25 & 31 darts [17.89 av]. HIGH OUT SHOTS - Steve Reynolds (ASC) 68.

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f The Solent Sunbeam dates from 1923

Landmark for special vessel A SPECIAL regatta weekend of racing and an anniversary party has been planned for the 95th birthday of a boat made special on Chichester Harbour. THis year will see the Solent Sunbeam class celebrate a remarkable milestone on the water with a weekend of back to back races at Itchenor Sailing Club on May 26 and 27. THis pretty, classic, threeman keelboat was designed by Alfred Westmacott in 1923 and has its base at Itchenor Sailing Club on Chichester Harbour. More than 30 of its type remain on offer at the club which includes the very first Sunbeam, Dainty, No 1, which is still actively raced today as are several boats that were built in the early 1920s. THey will all be celebrated at the special event which will see sailors from near and far attend. On each day, taster sessions will be available from 3pm and the anniversary party will be held at the club on May 27, from 7.30pm. Long-time owner Mike Williamson explained why the boat was special. He said: "Helming a Sunbeam is serendipity. You

leave all your problems ashore, and surrender to the sensuous joy of reacting to what she tells you." THe boat has its roots back in the Victorian era. A traditionally trained naval architect, Westmacott responded to a commission from three Hamble-based yachtsmen to design a racing dayboat that was not only pretty but one that could handle the boisterous conditions of the Solent. THe fleet at Itchenor ranges from 95 years of age to new all-GRP and newly epoxied yachts, yet all racing on level terms in a one-design fleet. Regular racing is highly competitive with no restrictions for tides on most weekends and THursday evenings from March to October. Alongside regular racing in beautiful Chichester harbour, Sunbeams race at Cowes Classic Week and Cowes Week. A sister fleet is based in Falmouth, Cornwall. Julian Hawe, yacht skipper and Sunbeam crew, said: "THe boats are awesome - the class’s best asset is that in light airs it is just amazing. Sunbeams behave as a boat should."

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CHICHESTER City have second in their sights as they return to SCFL Premier action. Miles Rutherford's side face Loxwood at Oaklands Park tomorrow (3pm) eager to press on with their promotion push. City suffered a surprise 1-0 reverse against bottom side Littlehampton Town a fortnight ago. Any hopes of making a quick return to form were foiled as Storm Emma hit, meaning they were forced to sit out last weekend. But in the games that did take place, fifth-place Haywards Heath, sixth-placed Eastbourne Town and Peacehaven & Telscombe, in eighth, all dropped points. It means Chi are currently third, just one point THree Bridges in second and six behind leaders Horsham YMCA. THree points tomorrow against Loxwood will put them in good position for the final six weeks of the season. City won the reverse fixture in October 4-2. With a game in hand on the league leaders and a tasty showdown to come on March 20, Chi know the league title is still within their grasp if they can keep winning.

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PAGHAM chief Tony Shea says his side will 'go for it' as they look to seal a spot in the final of the Sussex Senior Cup for the first time in their history. THe Lions have been in sparkling form in the county knockout cup - with the run to the last four seeing the SCFL Premier side knock out Isthmian South sides Lewes and Horsham on the way. But Pagham will have their work cut out in their bid to reach the show-piece final at the American Express Community Stadium, having to defeat Brighton & Hove Albion's

under-23s side on Tuesday night (7.15pm). With hundreds of people expected to pack into the Sussex County FA headquarters in Lancing for the match, the Lions chief believes his side will put in a good performance against a team which is full of youth international players. Shea said: "It's great to be in the semi-final. It will be really tough game but it will be magical if we can get to the final "Obviously they are a decent outfit, they are all professionals and it will be very hard task. But we will go for it and enjoy the occasion."

f Pagham hope to be celebrating cup success

Pagham's preparations for the match were dented when their league match against Broadbridge Heath last weekend was postponed because of the snow. With some of the other sides around them managing to get on the pitch, the Lions have now slipped to seventh. But, with six points separating Pagham and THree Bridges in second, the Nyetimber Lane side know that they are still in contention of a top-two finish. THey are helped in that task by having the best goal difference in the league, having smashed more than 70 goals so far. Tomorrow, the Lions travel to play midtable Lancing in the league (3pm) looking to close the gap on the sides above them. With the Lancers having lost their past five games, Pagham will be favourites to bag all three points on the artificial surface at Culver Road. THen, three days later, they will return to Lancing to play the Seagulls' young guns for that semi-final. With Brighton's under-23s regularly facing off against fellow Premier League youngsters, Pagham will need to be at their best if they are to spring a surprise. THe winners will play League Two side Crawley Town, who defeated SCFL Premier side Saltdean United 6-0. Tickets, which are only available on the gate, are £10 adults, £5 seniors, £3 juniors.

Derby day looms for Blues of Selsey GROUNDSMEN across West Sussex will be pleased to see the back of the Beast from the East after snow and ice wiped out much of last weekend's football programme. Matches involving Selsey, Sidlesham, Bosham and Chichester City Ladies, as well as a host of Saturday and Sunday league matches, were all postponed because of the cold snap. But with temperatures a little more spring-like, a full programme of fixtures are planned for this weekend. In SCFL Division One, Selsey have a local derby against Midhurst & Easebourne away tomorrow (3pm) to look forward to. THe Blues have slipped to eighth in recent weeks as the weather and a run of one win in five has seen them lose ground on the sides

around them. But Steve Bailey's side have the upper hand on Midhurst this term, defeating them twice already both home and away In SCFL Division Two, third-place Sidlesham face a tough test of their promotion credentials when they travel to second-place Roffey (3pm). Meanwhile, Bosham, who are fifth, visit Cowfold (3pm) looking to stretch their winning run to six. Chichester City Ladies saw their FA Women's Premier League match against Gillingham postponed last Sunday. THe Green and White army head to West Ham United on Sunday (2pm) for their first league fixture of 2018.

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f Ollie Pearce has returned to lead the line for Bognor. He scored in the 2-1 win against Braintree

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CONCORD RANGERS (A) Tomorrow, 3pm

TWO MONTHS - that's how long the Rocks have to save themselves from the drop. With 11 matches of the National South season to go, Bognor are second bottom of the 22-team league - eight points adrift from safety. Having won only four games in the league all season, closing that gap will not be easy. But a change of formation to three at the back has delivered a change in fortunes. And now there are whispers around the Nye Camp that Jack Pearce's side can push on and perhaps perform the ultimate great escape. Tomorrow is a crucial episode in what will be an 11-part series of high drama. THe Rocks head north to Essex to face Concord Rangers tomorrow (3pm). THe Canvey Island side are 17th and struggling of late, having lost their last three league matches. THat run of poor form is not the only cause for optimism for Rocks fans. A week off because of the St Albans postponement has given the team vital time to rest up ahead of the run-in ahead. At the back, the change to three defenders looks to have given Bognor solidity at last while allowing the creative midfielders and overlapping fullbacks more time on the ball. Up front, the return of Ollie Pearce alongside Jimmy Muitt is a boost. So, too, is the availability of tall teenage

striker Stefan Ljubicic, back in contention after serving a three-match suspension. THe Icelandic youth international, who is on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion, saw red just an hour into his debut against Truro City. It is one of a series of dismissals that the Rocks' small squad has had to cope with since the turn of the year. Pearce said: "We have to take it on the chin. Some of the decisions we have had this season have been extremely difficult to take. THe penalty that was awarded against us [in the 2-2 draw] at Whitehawk, that was embarrassing. "THey say that it levels out but it doesn't level out over one season, maybe over three but not one. "We have not had the best decisions but people have to understand these referees at our level are learning their trade. I totally support them and totally support what the FA are doing. But that doesn't help us now." THe Rocks have a favourable history during visits to the Essex outfit. Bognor fans may recall their last meeting at THames Road when goals from Ashley Robinson, Mu Maan and James Crane secured a 3-1 victory in the Isthmian Premier. With Concord hovering above the bottom three, the Rocks know that a repeat of that victory will not only boost their own tally but also further damage a relegation rival.

Three at the back here to stay IT MAY have taken a few months, but it looks as though Bognor have settled on a winning formula. After nine matches without a win in all competitions, the Rocks switched to three at the back against Braintree. It resulted in a 2-1 victory, the first at home in the league for six months. THings remained the same in the narrow defeat at second-place Hampton & Richmond a fortnight ago. With 11 matches of the season to go and wins a must, word within the camp is that the 3-5-2 formation will remain - with Sami El-Abd, Manny Adebowale and Keaton Wood forming a strong unit which allows the rest of the team to push on. Speaking to the Post this week, injured defender James Crane said: "It's about getting the best possible players out on the pitch and then it's up to them to perform. "We all know each other's strengths and weaknesses - it's about working to the strengths and hiding the weaknesses. "THe lads are buying into the mindset [of three at the back] but in truth the formation does not have a massive part to play in the game. What matters more, is winning your individual battles."

f A new look has helped the Rocks defence

A WEEK without football in March is quite a rarity. But that was the situation facing us as the snow and ice hit the whole country, meaning that there were very few games at any level. It's not something that happens a lot, and in previous years, a Saturday off has been a welcome break with the lads taking a bit of time off. But given our situation, where we are in the table and the fact we are not doing as well as we'd like on the pitch, the decision was taken to have a full training session. I'll be honest - it did resemble an ice skating session at some times! But we all got through it and had a good time. THe session itself was much like those that we'd do on a Tuesday or a THursday during the season. We start by concentrating on fitness and having a blow out so we all keep ticking over in terms of our fitness levels. THen it's on to shape or keep ball before we concentrate on an element of a phase of play that we want to focus on for the next match. I'm pleased to say that spirits were high during the session. No one likes getting up to go in early on a Saturday when there is no game. But we have a good group in terms of togetherness and it was definitely valuable. THe postponement of the match against St Albans means that the last time out was a 1-0 defeat away at Hampton & Richmond. It was a game that in the first half we dominated and the second they dominated. We had good chances but we could just not take them. From the sidelines, I did think we would get something for the match. Any points picked up away would have been a hell of a result given where we are and that they are second in the table.

We did our upmost to keep a clean sheet. THe lads gave everything and the formation was right but we just needed to shut up shop. Unfortunately, they got the goal which perhaps was down to some of the lads not having the physical fitness that comes with playing regularly. We move on, though, with Concord this weekend THey are a difficult team to play against but we have a good record against them. Last time we played them, we beat them. We got battered for 90 minutes and ended up winning 3-1. I'll take the same again this time out. We are under no illusions that they will be difficult to play against. Essex sides are never easy. THey are always quite physical and there are not many in the crowd. But we are always happy to dig in and try and get a result, so we will be looking at trying to get something from the match. If there's one thing that we can say about the club is that the belief we can stay up will always be there with the lads. Obviously, speaking to different people around the club they will always say that we will take one game at a time. But as players you are always aware of the bigger picture and what needs to be done. THe feeling from the dressing room is that we will keep on going and keep on fighting until mathematically we cannot stay up. We know it will be difficult but that's the approach we will always have. As for me, well, the recovery after surgery is going well. I'm still in a sling and will be for another three weeks or so. THe shoulder is a bit battered and bruised but it's all looking good for a return next season.

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