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Family's Christmas joy CHRISTMAS for a Fontwell family will be an extra special time. Annabel and Nick Eames have a heartfelt reason to celebrate - their second son, Tommy, is looking forward to opening his presents on the big day just two years after he was diagnosed with a

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Government says it will consider new court proposals BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk PLANS to sell Chichester magistrates' court have been put on hold and the proposed timetable for the closure of the Chichester Combined Court has been thrown into doubt. It comes following a dramatic decision by the Ministry of Justice to consider the proposal made by Resolution West Sussex in July. THe proposal urged that the existing Chichester Magistrates Court building be converted to a new Chichester Combined Court upon the proposed closure of the existing Chichester Combined Court building. THe announcement by the Government Legal Department on behalf of Her Majesty’s Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) confirmed that HMCTS would reconsider the decision to close the Chichester Combined Court by June 2017. But the HMCTS letter also gave an explicit assurance that ‘the sale or transfer of Chichester Magistrates’ Court building will not occur prior to a decision by HMCTS property board, which will give Resolution’s proposal ‘due consideration'. Chichester family solicitor and mediator, Edward Cooke, is acting on behalf of Resolution West Sussex which

is driving the campaign to keep justice provision in Chichester. He said: “We are delighted that the government has come to this decision. “Whilst they have not yet confirmed whether they are willing to adopt our proposed solution for a new Chichester Combined Court, the very fact that they have confirmed that they are finally willing to consider our proposal is great news. “THe solution we are proposing would mean that Chichester would still keep a court, which is vital for the people of the Chichester and Arun districts. THe government’s decision of 29 September would have left Chichester with no court room facilities at all. “Our proposal for a new combined court in the old Magistrates Court building is, in our view, the best solution for all concerned. “Critically, the government’s decision of 29 September, save for providing for video link evidence to be given from Chichester police station, would mean victims and witnesses of crime having to travel as far as Lewes for criminal trials. “In light of the government’s announcement, we will put our judicial review application on hold for now, as we wish to work together with the government and other stakeholders towards achieving the right outcome for the people of Chichester and Arun districts.”

Business breakfasts get a big boost as institutions join up CHICHESTER Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCCI) and Chichester College are joining forces to create a networking event. From January, the chamber and the college will be combining their breakfast events, which will now be known as ‘THe Chichester Business Breakfast’. THe event provides a friendly, relaxed and informative environment for local business leaders and professionals to engage in meaningful and supportive discussions, with guest speakers.

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BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk CARE home residents enjoyed a seasonal sprinkling of magic fairy dust when a group of actors paid them a visit. Five cast members from Chichester Festival Youth THeatre’s Christmas production of Peter Pan brought songs and scenes to life in an intimate preview performance at nearby Wellington Grange. In a question and answer session with residents, youth theatre manager Lauren Grant joined the actors to talk about aspects of the show including how flight scenes are staged. Corporate manager at the theatre Vicky Gregory said: “THe cast really enjoyed performing at Wellington Grange and meeting the residents, some of whom

might not be physically able to go to the theatre itself very easily. "What an ideal chance to visit them in their home and sprinkle a little magic dust from the show.” THe visit was the second exclusive performance at Wellington Grange under a partnership between Colten Care and Chichester Festival THeatre designed to bring interactive theatre experiences directly into the home. Residents are now looking forward to a specially arranged minibus trip and VIP backstage tour at the theatre in January. Now in its 30th year, Chichester Festival Youth THeatre engages more than 800 young people each week through workshops in Chichester and nine satellite groups across West Sussex. Peter Pan is at Chichester Festival THeatre until Saturday, December 31. Visit cft.org.uk.

CHICHESTER District Community Safety Partnership and Community Wardens are reminding residents to be on their guard and not to leave presents on show during the festive period. THey are offering seasonal advice to prevent people falling victim to opportunist thieves who may target homes with gifts left under the tree. Councillor Eileen Lintill, cabinet member for community services at Chichester District Council said: “Although it can be tempting to put all your presents under the Christmas tree before 25 December, unfortunately this is a big advert to opportunistic thieves looking in windows. "Put your holiday goodies out at the last minute and make sure the windows and doors are locked at all times, even if you are home. "You should also consider taking extra care when you go out shopping as presents left on a car seat can also be inviting to thieves. Christmas should be a fun time so please follow our practical advice and make sure your Christmas is a happy one." THe Partnership and Community Wardens are also advising people to beware after Christmas of putting empty packaging outside their house for rubbish collections. THis can advertise to thieves new purchases or expensive Christmas presents. For more information please email community@chichester.gov.uk or call 01243 534860.

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He is also celebrating receiving a Kids and Teens Star award for bravery from Cancer Research UK in partnership with TK Maxx. THeir ordeal began in summer 2014 when Tommy began to complain of headaches and then back pain. Doctors initially thought they were caused by migraines. But, that December, Tommy was taken ill while he was playing in goal for his football team, Barnham Trojans. A week later, he suffered a seizure and was taken to hospital. It was there that specialists broke the devastating news to Annabel and Nick that Tommy had a malignant sPNET brain tumour. He was given an emergency transfer to Southampton General Hospital but he was too unstable to undergo an operation that day. "We just had to wait and see if he made it through the night," said Annabel. "It was such a long and scary night." Tommy survived and surgeons began a 16-hour operation the next morning to remove the tumour. A further two anxious days passed to see if he would come round. Annabel said: "We were terrified. We couldn't see any way out of it. But we knew Tommy was a stubborn little boy so we had to be totally focussed. We couldn't fall apart." Tommy could communicate when he came round, with the tiniest smile or wink or squeeze of the hand, but he could not speak. To add to his parents' upset, his brother and sister - Ben, now 14, and Sophie, now seven - were frightened when they went to see him on the neurological ward. Most of Tommy's festive season was

spent hooked up to drugs and machines but he was allowed home for a few hours on Christmas Day. During the first operation, surgeons had been unable to remove the brain tumour and Tommy had to endure a second operation in January 2015 which set him back. But worse was to come as he began 31 daily sessions of head and spinal radiotherapy which meant being pinned to a bed beneath a tight-fitting plastic mask and left alone for treatment. "It was absolutely awful, the hardest part of the treatment," Annabel said. "Day one was terrible but then we had another 30 days to go. He would scream, tears would run down his face and there were times when we had to pin him down. But to watch him being upset day after day was the worst thing ever, totally heart-breaking." Radiotherapy was followed by highdose chemotherapy and stem cell reinfusion and four months in isolation, apart from occasional visits home, when he was at heightened risk of infection. THe treatment often left Tommy sick, in pain, exhausted, unable to eat, very fragile and incredibly weak. He had to learn to walk and talk again and use the right side of his body. His battle against cancer has left him with some limitations. He is partially sighted, struggles with shortterm memory loss and cognitive and processing functions. He has been able to return to Walberton and Binsted Primary School part-time. Lynn Daly, Cancer Research UK Kids and Teens spokeswoman for Sussex, said: "It's a privilege to be able to recognise the courage of youngsters like Tommy."

Advent calendar gives a boost to homeless people across city STAFF at Chichester District Council decided to ditch the chocolate in favour of a special advent calendar to help those less fortunate. Every day from December 1, staff have pledged to place one nonperishable item inside an empty box. THey will take the boxes on Christmas Eve to St Joseph’s Homeless Shelter and other organisations who help those most in need. Alan Coombs, a senior benefits

officer at the council, said: "For most people, Christmas is an exciting and wonderful time of the year, but for those who are on their own, or in financial difficulty, it can be quite the opposite. "Since we decided to do it, teams from across the council have asked to join in. "We’re hoping that it will help to spread some Christmas cheer to those who need it the most.”

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other emergency services alike so to get together and support our hospital charity in raising money for a real worthy cause has been a fabulous experience. "We would also like to recognise and thank the great PZAZZ choir for the support they gave us.” THe group, which started in January and is mainly made up of staff from St Richard’s Hospital, has already raised £2,000 this year for the hospital’s Paediatrics department. Head of charity Amanda Tucker, said: “PZAZZ surprised and delighted Christmas shoppers as they were joined by our local emergency services, who performed their very own flash mob, singing a medley of Christmas tunes and showstoppers. "It was wonderful to see the community coming together to help support their local hospital. "A big thank you to everyone involved and to those who donated to the appeal.”

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Pride for Danny BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk HE MAY not have been crowned the winner of Strictly Come Dancing but staff at St Wilfrid's Hospice in Chichester say they are hugely proud of Danny Mac. THe Bognor Regis actor who grew up in the town and studied acting at Chichester College, lost out to BBC Sport presenter Ore Oduba. He was a runnerup alongside Louise Redknapp. Danny, whose mum Jan Greene works at St Wilfrid's Hospice in Chichester, has had support across West Sussex and beyond, particularly from staff at the hospice. Speaking after the result on Saturday night, Danny said: "I have made no secret about this being one of the best experiences of my life. "It's incredible. I am so glad I've done it." Speaking of his dance partner Oti Mabuse he added: "I have met this one and she's brought the best out of me - things that in a million years I never though I could do. "I'm so grateful to you and to everyone that voted and put us here and to the entire Strictly family." Danny, who shot to fame in soap Hollyoaks as Mark 'Dodger' Savage, has been a patron of St Wilfrid's Hospice since 2012. Staff at the hospice watched the final together, holding up score cards to rate Danny's performance. Chief executive, Alison Moorey said: "He has amazed and entertained us with

his skills, passion and commitment, and he is an absolute winner in our eyes even though he did not get the opportunity to hold the Strictly Glitterball Trophy aloft at Saturday night’s live final. “THroughout the Strictly series Danny has shown the nation that he is a very talented young man.

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"Of course, we already knew that – whenever Danny visits the hospice he approaches everything with commitment and enthusiasm and makes time for everyone." Danny became the first contestant in the show's history to score the maximum points of 40 for the samba.

Pyjama day A GROUP of children from a swimming school raised more than £1,000 for charity. Puddle Ducks, based in Hampshire and West Sussex, raised £1,048 for Chestnut Tree House Hospice. Puddle Ducks provides swimming classes at St Anthony's School in Chichester. Every auturmn, Swim School Puddle Ducks hold a week long charity pyjama event where children raise money attending lessons dressed in their pyjamas, teaching them valuable water safety and survival skills. THe hospice cares for more than 300 children and young adults up to 19 who are living with progressive life-shortening conditions. Alison Merrett from Puddle Ducks said: "Our charity pyjamas week is a great way of teaching our students important lifesaving skills in a fun and relaxed environment, whilst raising money for a great cause."

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Hans Feibusch, Untitled Study for a Mural (Diana and Actaeon) Feibusch’s London studio, the display features drawings that have not previously been exhibited. The display compliments the Gallery’s major exhibition, The Mythic Method: Classicism in British Art 1920-1950. In 1997 the Gallery received the entire contents of Hans Feibusch’s North London studio. The studio (formerly The Studio of Sir Edwin Landseer) was established by Feibusch in 1938, the same year he was granted British citizenship. The Hans Feibusch collection at Pallant House Gallery includes around 80 paintings, 50 sculptures, several hundred drawings and studies, copies of all Feibusch’s lithographs (around 50 prints including proof stages), as well as the artist’s sketch books, easels, brushes, props, furniture and books – over 1,700 items in total. The Gallery also houses the Hans Feibusch Archive of photographs and ephemera.

Italy, where he admired the work of Renaissance masters such as Masaccio, Piero della Francesca and Benozzo Gozzoli and whose influence can be seen in his later work. In 1933, he emigrated to England to escape Nazi persecution and was invited to join the London Group, one of the oldest artist-led groups in the world. It was in England that Feibusch began a new chapter in his career as a specialist in mural painting in churches. His first commission The Footwashing at the Methodist Church, Colliers Wood. This reached the attention of George Bell, then Bishop of Chichester. Bell was a great patron of the arts and was passionate about bringing the church and contemporary artists together. He became an important figure in Feibusch’s professional life and was responsible for giving Feibusch many of his most important mural commissions such as Chichester Cathedral and St. Elizabeth’s, Eastbourne.

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` Plans for holiday caravans approved MORE tourists will be able to enjoy stays in Pagham. Plans to add 22 static caravans to Church Farm Holiday Village in Church Road have been approved. Bourne Leisure had asked Arun District Council to agree to the scheme to use just under a hectare of grassland linked with the site's golf course. Arun planning officer Simon Davis said in his report the proposal was acceptable even though it adjoined the Pagham Harbour nature reserve with its range of protective measures. "THe new caravans will be arranged in two shallow curves to the west of a strip of existing landscaping and, as such, have a less formal site layout than the existing parts of the park," he said. "It is therefore considered that, although the proposal will impact on the landscape, the impact of this will only be relatively local and the proposal will not have any adverse impact on the character of the countryside," he stated. THe RSPB, which manages the nature reserve, said it was happy with the mitigation measures to be put in place by Bourne Leisure to limit the caravans' impact. Natural England also said the measures would enable dark-bellied brent geese to continue foraging in the area. THe golf course's nine holes will be cut to eight by the plans. It was approved in 2000. THe new caravans will take the site's total to 892 but the total is well within its approved number of 948.

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Dementia friends in world trip to assist campaign by Kevin Smith kevin.smith@sussexpost.co.uk 01243 908506 ext 11

f Dementia Action Alliance members in the festive spirit

A GLOBAL journey was enjoyed by those with dementia in Bognor Regis and Chichester. THose involved with the area's Dementia Action Alliance experienced Around the World at Christmas instead of sitting through a formal meeting. THey 'travelled' to different countries and found out how they celebrated the festive season. Along the way, they enjoyed an Italian pasta quiz, food tasting from various nations and a Lapland sensory experience with their carers - and all at Dementia Support in Tangmere. THe alliance is led by the Aldingbourne Trust's dementia champion, Martha Pusey. She said: "THe event was to encourage more people with dementia to be part of the alliance so that professionals are able to get their expert views on feedback. "THe event was designed to enable people with dementia to experience a holiday without having to undergo the upheaval of going away. "THe experience evoked memories for many who attended of past holidays and memories of fun times with family." Martha recently won a West Sussex Excellence in Care Award and Arun

Business Training Award for the work she does with dementia. THe members who are signed up to the alliance include Cameron James Solicitors, the Alzheimer's Society, Dementia Support and Crossroad Care. Sussex Police are also part of the alliance and the group was updated by Sergeant Pete Higgins. He is leading the force's missing person's dementia protocol. He is a Dementia Friends' Champion and has been keenly training up the Bognor, Chichester and Worthing police staff to be Dementia Friends to enable them to have more of an understanding about dementia. Pete has been working with Maisie Rudkin, of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, to also launch Dementia Friends' sessions to firefighters around the county. Martha added the event received some encouraging and positive responses. One person who attended told the alliance: "THanks to all involved in the brilliant Dementia Action Alliance Christmas extravaganza, really appreciate all the hard work that went into it." THe alliance brings together health and social care professionals to connect and share best practice and to act to improve the lives of those with the condition.

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Over the holidays, Ned (Bryan Cranston), an overprotective but loving dad and his family visit his daughter at Stanford, where he meets his biggest nightmare: her well-meaning but socially awkward Silicon Valley billionaire boyfriend, Laird (James Franco). A rivalry develops, and Ned's panic level goes through the roof when he finds himself lost in this glamorous high-tech world and learns that Laird is about to pop the question.

Looking for any way to get away from the life and town he was born into, Tripp, a high school senior, builds a Monster Truck from bits and pieces of scrapped cars. After an accident at a nearby oil-drilling site displaces a strange and subterranean creature with a taste and a talent for speed, Tripp may have just found the key to getting out of town and a most unlikely friend. Monster Trucks is an action-filled adventure for the whole family that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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`"Will Smith his daughter, Howard seeks answers from the three key forces of nature. He begins writing letters to Love, Time, and Death. But these notes bring unexpected personal responses as the perennial forces of the universe take corporeal forms to speak to him directly. Collateral Beauty co-stars Keira Knightley as Love, Jacob Latimore as Time, and Helen Mirren as Death, with the rest of the all-star cast completed by Edward Norton, Michael Peña, Kate Winslet, and Naomie Harris. Directed by THe Devil Wears Prada’s David Frankel, this thought-provoking ensemble fantasy drama explores how these constants of the universe interlock in a life fully lived, and how even the deepest loss can reveal moments of meaning and beauty.

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To promote your event email Fiona Callingham at: entertainment@sussexpost.co.uk or phone: 01243 908506 The Muppets as you've never seen them before

The Muppet Christmas Carol December 23-24 Connaught Studio, Worthing 01903 206206 www.worthingtheatres.co.uk AMONG an undeniable abundance of cinematic versions of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, this is often remembered as a stand-out adaptation, and Worthing THeatres are giving us the chance to see it once again on the big screen. The Muppet Christmas Carol sees all our favourite Muppets shine as famous Dickensian characters in this comedymusical. Kermit the frog stars as Bob Crachit, the struggling worker of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, played by Michael Caine who is among other, human,

actors in the film. Although Scrooge and his family are not played by Muppets, there are still plenty of puppets on-screen. Muppet regulars such as Miss Piggy, the Great Gonzo, Rizzo the Rat, Beaker, Fozzie Bear and Robin the Frog all make an appearance. Despite the comic performances and enchanting songs, this version of A Christmas Carol manages to retain the poignant message of the original story about appreciation and generosity that is sure to warm the heart of every audience member. A real Christmas treat for the whole family, The Muppet Christmas Carol is playing at 10.15am on both December 23 and 24. Tickets cost £2.50.

Christmas at the Museum December 26-27 Weald and Downland Museum office@wealddown.co.uk 01243 811348 www.wealddown.co.uk STEP back in time with the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum. THis is the perfect time to visit the museum, with Christmas displays in abundance. Each historical house from the Tudor to Victorian period will be decorated in the style of Christmas from that time. Learn about how our ancestors celebrated Christmas throughout the centuries. One of the oldest houses on the site, the 15th century Bayleaf farmhouse, will play host to traditional greenery decorations. THese decorations consist of huge ‘kissing boughs’ hanging from the rafters, made of holly and ivy. In Tudor times the twelve days of Christmas that began on Christmas Day marked a period in which no work would be carried out. To symbolise this both the

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spinning wheel in the Bayleaf farmhouse and the plough in the Cowfold barn are bound with these holly and ivy decorations.. In contrast to this the Victorian families who would’ve inhabited the Whittaker’s cottages would have only had one day off from work. THerefore the celebrations here will be a lot more basic than in other buildings. THe 17th century Poplar cottage is also a display of a more simplistic time. In fact, during 1647 Christmas was actually banned under the Puritan rule of Oliver Cromwell. Come and discover what life would have been like for people at that time. THere will also be traditional food and drink on offer at the museum. Enjoy a warm welcome in the medieval North Cray house where the team will be ready with spiced ale and apple juice, as well as biscuits and cheese straws. THe museum is open both days from 10.30-4. Tickets are usual admission prices and range from £5-£13.

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nativity. Children are invited to dress up in their own costumes as angels, shepherds or wise men and during the service they will be involved in helping to create the crib. Everyone is welcome (dressed-up or not) to this 40 minute service that will include favourite carols and the blessing of the crib. THis is always an extremely popular event attracting as many as 500 people in the past. Following this service is the Evensong at 5.30pm and the Midnight Eucharist at 11pm. On Christmas Day the cathedral is open again for three services: the Holy Communion at 8am, the Mattins at 10am and the Sung Eucharist at 11am. THe cathedral will then close until 5pm. Everyone is welcome to attend any of these services that are sure to remind us all about why we celebrate Christmas.

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PostSport ON the last week before the Christmas break, the Divisional Trebles knockouts took place at the Newtown Social Club. Division 3 saw only six teams take part, with the final made up of Richard Pennells, Stuart Gray & Paul Bizzell (POW Galleon) and Dave Juniper, Martin Connelly & Lewis Kalli (QEII). THe final saw the Galleon trio go first and take the lead with the consistent scores but struggle at the end of the leg with their doubles. THe QEII were not far behind, but Juniper busted a 69 out shot. A few shots later and Bizzell hit double five with his first dart to take the first leg. THe second leg saw an even start with Kalli getting the highest score of 85. THis gave the QEII a shot at the second leg which Connelly took with two darts. Leg three saw some high-scoring from both sides and it all came down to the doubles. Both teams struggled to nail down the victory - but then Connelly stepped up, needing double five, and with one dart and his hands held high made the QEII trio Division 3 Trebles champions. Division 2 saw eight teams take part, with Martin Grainger, Dave Coupland & Gary Harwood. (Royal Oak) making it to

the final to face off against Alex Norgett, Lewis Campling & Keelan Belcher (Newtown Amity). THe final saw an 82 from Grainger, and 95 from Belcher, but a 110 from Harwood saw him miss double eight to take the first leg. Campling then stepped up needing 32 and hit the double 16 to take his team into the lead. THe second leg saw Coupland hit 95, but the Newtown trio hit the bigger scores. Norgett missed double four for the game, giving Belcher a chance. But after hitting single four with the first dart he decided to bust the score after seeing his opponents still on 208. Norgett stepped up and hit the double four, taking the win, and making himself, Campling & Belcher, pictured above, Division 2 Trebles champions. Division 1 saw 11 teams take part, one more than last year. One of the preliminary matches saw a shock with the Summer league champions, Richard Ragless, Buster Barton & Derrick Longhurst (Squash Club) get knocked out by team mates Terry Davison & Robert Bridges, and their partner Rick Cousins (Hunston Hares). But they succumbed to Micky Rowland, Lee Franklin & Dave Owens (POW 'Z') who faced Mark Walker, Nathan Warren & Gary Bryant (BRSA Wanderers), pictured below, in the final. Franklin started with a ton, and Warren replied with 95, and his team continued their form. With both teams on a finish,

Bryant stepped up and hit treble 18 and double two to take the first leg. THe second leg went down to the wire - and it was Warren who kept cool under pressure, needing two darts to take the double and the win in 20 darts, to take the Division 1 Trebles champions title for himself, Walker & Bryant. Full results available on www.bognordarts.co.uk

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"No friendly festive cheer here" - Pagham are all fired up for Boxing Day derby clash BOXING Day is set to be a feisty festive affair as Pagham travel to neighbours Chichester City with more than local pride at stake. THe Lions go into the match at Oaklands Park (11am) having stumbled of late, winning only one of their past five games in the SCFL Premier. THe latest - a 3-2 home loss against Eastbourne United on Saturday - has seen Mark Bennett's side slip to fifth, 14 points behind runaway leaders Shoreham. Chi meanwhile are flourishing, with last weekend's 3-2 win at Eastbourne Town lifting them above Pagham into third and extending an unbeaten league record which stretches back to the start of September. Pagham chairman Tony Shea told the Post: "It will be very, very close. THere's a lot of rivalry between the two of us, it's the local derby that we always look forward to and it will be an interesting day. "THey are a decent side - anyone getting to last 32 of the FA vase is doing something right but we need to go there and pick the points "We can't let Shoreham get too far ahead THey are not dropping any points at the moment but I do think they will at some stage of the season."

In SCFL Division One, Selsey will have to wait until December 27 to kick off their festive campaign, making the short trip to East Preston (3pm). THe Blues have lost once in the past six but will face a tough test against an East Preston side that sits four places above them in fifth. THey go into the match off a 2-2 home draw with Steyning Town. Howard Low and Tom Groom struck in the first half to put the Blues in a good positon. But two second half goals, including one with just three minutes to play, saw the match end in a draw. Division Two sees another local derby, with leaders Bosham making the short trip to play Sidlesham at the Recreation Ground (11am). THe Robins are unbeaten this season, winning 14 of their 15 games so far - the latest a 2-0 win against Rustington. But five points behind them in second are a rampant Sidlesham side, who go into the match off a fine 2-1 win in the Intermediate Cup last 16 against East Preston under 21s. Daren Pearce's side know a win over their rivals will close the gap and put pressure on them into the second half of the season.

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Chi come up short in bid for three in a row CHICHESTER came up just short of making it three wins in a row in a bruising encounter with Guernsey at Oaklands Park. THe Blues were unlucky not to come away with more than just a losing bonus point in the 18-25 defeat, never recovering from a slow start. It leaves Rob Lawrence's side going into the Christmas break third bottom in National League 3 (London) knowing they will face a battle with four other clubs to avoid the drop. Roger Gould, the club's press secretary, said: "Chichester have been much improved in their last three matches, taking 11 points from a possible 15. "THey now face four more crunch games in January, two of them away. THey will have to dig deep but their commitment has been demonstrated." Saturday's game kicked off with a minute's silence in memory of Chichester's past president and oldest club member Douglas Stroud. When play did get underway the visitors made the stronger start - despite arriving late after delays coming into Gatwick. Two early converted tries for the Islanders left

Chi up against it. And while winger Harry Seaman did cross just before the break after scooping up a Henry Anscombe grubber kick, the Blues went in at the half 17-11 down. A serious injury to Don Farmer just after the break meant Chi had to play much of the second period with two forwards in their back line. But they did not give in, despite Guernsey scoring a further try against the run of play. Chichester surged back with a huge driving maul and passes to the right wing, leaving the defence overstretched. Matt Woodhouse scored in the corner and Taff Davies converted from the touchline to make it 18-22. .Despite plenty of pressure and a disallowed try for a forward pass, the Blues just could not break through the Islanders' ranks. A penalty late on sealed the seven point win for Guernsey and left Chi wondering what more they could have done to win the game. THe Blues will have the festive period off before returning to action on January 7 with a 270 mile round trip to fifth-placed Shelford.

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BOGNOR boss Jamie Howell just can't wait to see Santa on his way and get down to business against Havant & Waterlooville on Boxing Day. The Rocks go into the traditional festive local derby second in the Ryman Premier, just one place and two points ahead of their Hampshire rivals. A win in front of an expected bumper crowd at Nyewood Lane could lifted Bognor back to the top of the table. And Howell just can't wait to see what his side can do against the visiting Hawks, who have spent big in a bid to lift them back into the Conference South. Speaking to the Post, Howell said: "I'm excited more than anything. "Anyone that finishes above Havant will win the league this year, no doubt about it. "They are the team that is expected to win and I'm delighted that we are up there to challenge them. "We are there on merit and have played well over the months up to Christmas and that's why we are where we are. "It's going to be a really good game. If we play well then there's no reason why we can't do well. But we don't want to be disrespectful to them. The Rocks go into the match on the back of a fine comeback win against Folkestone Invicta last week.

After no game for nearly two weeks, a depleted Bognor side fell behind after 20 minutes when Joe Taylor seized on a through ball His shot bounced off a sliding Rocks defender before flying over goalkeeper Dan Lincoln and into the net. There were further problems when centre half Sami El-Abd went off at half time. But, as they have done all season, the Rocks fought back fiercely and got the equaliser through Ollie Pearce. The home side were reduced to ten men with 20 minutes to go. Shortly after, James Fraser forced his way into the box and shot low into the bottom left corner,to give the Rocks all three points. Howell said: "It was the type of game where we could have been two or three down at half time. But sometimes you get your best results when it doesn't stack up. "We were a completely different team after the break and it shows the team spirit and commitment that's in the squad." Howell is hopeful that El-Abd (dead leg), James Fraser (hamstring), Dan Beck and Gary Charman will be available for the Havant game. Dan Beck is also back, giving him options in midfield. The only major doubt is Lorenzo Dolcetti (thigh) while Albion loanee Dylan Barnett is unavailable due to family commitments.

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BOGNOR cruised into the quarter final of the arry SeamanSussex Senior Cup with a 3-0 win over Ryman ooping up aSouth side Horsham. es went in at With one eye on the Boxing Day clash with Havant & Waterlooville, Rocks boss Jamie er the breakHowell made four changes to the side that cond periodstarted the 2-1 win against Folkestone on Saturday. nsey scoring But his charges convincingly dispatched the lower league opponents on Tuesday driving maulnight, thanks to goals from Ed Sanders, James the defenceCrane, and an Ashley Jones own goal. red in the Howell was pleased with the win, but also he touchlinepleased it allowed Gary Charman and Chad Field, who are both returning from injuries, to sallowed tryget some match practice. d not break He said: "We have got three difficult games coming up over the Christmas period and we oint win forneed to make sure we have players we can t more theytrust physically. "Hand on heart, every season we try to win d off beforeevery competition we go into. Sometimes it's a 270 miledifficult to know which battles to fight but at the moment this is a good opportunity for the club." The Rocks' reward is a trip to SCFL Premier leaders Shoreham. A win will put them in with a chance of a return to the American Express

the Seagulls. Community Stadium for the final in May. If the Lions overcome Albion, they will The Rocks have done that twice in recent years, but on both occasions came up short have another home tie against Crowborough against Brighton and Hove Albion and Athletic in the next round. Elsewhere, Eastbourne Borough, who Peacehaven respectively. Meanwhile Pagham will have to wait until overcame Chichester City in the last 16, will the new year for their last 16 clash with play Worthing in a repeat of last year's final Brighton and Hove Albion's development while Whitehawk will travel to Crawley Town. All quarter final ties will be played on or squad. The game was planned for January 4 at before Wednesday, January 18. Nyetimber Lane, but has been rescheduled for the following week (7.30pm) as the Albion have an under-23s Premier League game planned for the same date. All at Pagham hope there will be a bumper crowd for the match, which could see some future Premier League f Bognor lost out to Eastbourne Borough in last year's SSC stars playing for

HELLO and welcome to my first column for the Bognor Regis Post. I'm writing this a few days after our 2-1 win against Folkestone Invicta. It turned out to be a good three points in the end. We did OK for the first four or five minutes, but after that we seemed to really struggle to get a foothold in the game. They played three at the back and five across the middle and our front three struggled to match up against them. They also came at us a bit more than we'd prepared for. Then they got a goal which was a bit of a lucky one, coming from a mistake at a throw in and then the shot rebounding off my foot over the keeper. At half time Jamie [Howell] came in and just told us that we have nothing to lose and just told us to go for it. Sami El-Abd, our centre half, had to go off injured so we had a re-jig, putting striker Jimmy Wild at the back, despite him never having played there before, and bringing on Jimmy Muitt up front. We knew there was no pressure on us at all. We'd just lost our most experienced player and everyone thought 'let's just give it a go'. To be honest I thought Muitt was the man of the match. He was cantankerous if you like, never letting them settle. He gave us a new lease of life and they didn't know what to do with him. Once we'd got the equaliser, there was only be going to be one winner. The Folkestone game was our first for nearly two weeks, but the break was a welcome one. Thinking back to last year we just didn't have any time to mentally switch off with all the games in the FA Trophy and the FA Cup. So it's made a nice change this year to have some time off mid-season, particularly after a few disappointing result. Against both Hendon and Tonbridge we were terrible and having a break handed to us allowed the side to regroup. We knew people like Chad [Field] and Muitt were due

back and that [Dan] Beck was not too far away, so it just gave us chance to rest up both physically and mentally ahead of the Havant game on Boxing Day. We know everyone is saying it is a big game as it will be a top of the table clash with us in second and them in third. But for us it is the biggest game of the season. They have a few of the lads such as Jason Prior and Alfie Rutherford who were with us last year. And some of us, such as Chad, Harvey and myself are from the Portsmouth area, which makes it even more special. If you look at the money they are spending compared to our playing budget and they should be winning four or five nil. But we know if we keep it close, everyone will be looking to them and asking why they are not doing better. In terms of playing against Jason, I've done it before when he was at Margate. Obviously, I know him well and we get on. But when the game kicks off, you don't really think about that, you just play the game. The fact the match is on Boxing Day on front of 600 to 700 people at Nyewood makes a massive difference too. In terms of Christmas, I'm looking forward to it. I celebrate the day itself with my other half's family. It's a great occasion but with a big game the following day I have to stay away from having a few drinks. It's something you get used to. Everyone I know has always been the same as we've all had to play football the next day. We all know that any partying has to wait until Boxing Day evening. With the prospect of a local derby in front of a big crowd with friends and family coming to watch you, that outweighs anything else to be honest. A Merry Christmas to all you Rocks fans and fingers crossed for three points against Havant on Boxing Day. Craney

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