Chichester Post Issue 122

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New parking scheme in city

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A NEW scheme is coming to the city centre following a rise in the cost of onstreet parking.

West Sussex County Council is working with Chichester Business Improvement District (BID) to help local businesses and encourage even more visitors to the

city centre.

THe council has given Chichester BID 1,000 books of its on-street parking vouchers to distribute to its members, initially in September but also during the lead-up to Christmas.

Businesses can then use them as goodwill gestures to regular customers for use for such things as picking up orders and to extend appointments.

Roger Elkins, county council

cabinet member for highways and infrastructure, said: “Over the last few months, our officers have been working with Chichester BID to develop this new initiative to mitigate the cost of on-street parking and as a way of supporting local businesses in both the retail and service sectors.

“If successful, the free distribution offer will be rolled out to Business Improvement Districts across the

county.”

An article in THe Chichester Post two weeks ago detailed how West Sussex County Council plan to increase onstreet parking charges from Monday by around seven per cent.

THe increase will affect pay and display on-street charges throughout the city as well as resident and visitor permits.

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kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk LANDLORDS across Chichester District are being advised that they will need to apply for a new licence to meet new government regulations being brought in for houses of multiple occupation (HMOs).

THe law comes into force on October 1 and has been brought in to improve the standards of private shared housing.

It means that landlords must apply for a House in Multiple Occupation licence before this date, otherwise they could be subject to council enforcement action.

THe new requirement applies to landlords who are renting out a property of any number of storeys, occupied by five or more people who are unrelated, and who share kitchen and bathroom facilities. Previously only properties of three or more storeys with five or more occupants required a licence.

If landlords do not apply for a licence

by October 1, they will be committing an offence and will be open to enforcement action.

THe new regulations introduce a statutory standard regarding minimum bedroom sizes. THe regulations also require landlords to provide adequate facilities for storing refuse and recycling.

Licence holders must also ensure fire risks are identified and that fire equipment is properly maintained. In particular, landlords have a duty to ensure fire alarm systems are installed, maintained and tested properly.

“THese new standards have been anticipated for a while and are being put

in place to improve housing conditions and ensure people are living in safe and appropriate accommodation,” explains Cllr Jane Kilby, cabinet member for housing at Chichester District Council.

“We want to make sure that landlords are aware of this new legislation so that they can get their application in to us in plenty of time before October 1.

“Our environmental housing team is happy to answer questions about the new regulations from landlords, agents and tenants."

Clive Janes of CRJ Lettings in Chichester said: "THis appears to be good news for tenants unable to afford Chichester’s high rents who may as a result be forced into shared housing.

"Increasing the standards of these homes is a credible objective but this ‘stick’ approach, which will see many more landlords stung with a (minimum) £854.90 charge every five years plus the additional costs to satisfy the sometimesrestrictive requirements, could see some leave the sector.

"THis in turn will reduce supply and increase overall costs to tenants on the bottom rung of the housing ladder.

"I personally would like to see councils use existing powers at their disposal to remove the worst offenders in the system, as these rogues will surely continue to duck the ever-increasing legislation whilst the professional landlords who toe the line will suffer the additional cost, which comes with little direct benefit."

Landlords can find out more information at: chichester.gov.uk/article/24487/ Licensing-of-Houses-in-MultipleOccupation or call the environmental housing team on 01243 534570.

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LEGO brick enthusiasts of all ages are being offered a unique opportunity to showcase their talents and have their creations judged by the UK’s only Lego certified professional builder.

THe Novium Museum in Chichester is running a Lego brick building competition to accompany its popular summer exhibition, Bricks Britannia: A History of Britain in Lego Bricks.

Builders are being invited to make a model which represents an iconic moment in the history of Britain – it could be a moment in time, a landmark or a person – in keeping with the historical theme of the exhibition.

Councillor Eileen Lintill, Cabinet Member for Community Services at Chichester District Council, said:

“We know that there are lots of Lego brick enthusiasts, and as part of the exhibition the museum team wanted to celebrate and harness the huge amount of creativity out there."

As well as having their model displayed alongside the other creations in Bricks Britannia, winners will receive family tickets to THe Midnight Gang, generously donated

by Chichester Festival THeatre.

Winners will be selected from three age groups: four to 11 years, 12 to 17 years, and 18 plus and winners will be announced by September 21.

Full details of how to take part can be found by visiting THe Novium Museum’s website: thenovium.org/ britannia

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Restoring a historic landmark in the city

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A STONE mason has been given permission by Chichester City Council to clean a historic landmark in the city.

St James’ Obelisk, situated on the junction of the Westhampnett Road and St Pancras roundabout was erected in 1745 and nobody is entirely sure when it was last cleaned.

Glen Mepham started out as a trainee bricklayer before being offered an apprenticeship with Cathedral Works Organisation.

He said: "I have worked on the Cross, Pallant House, Chichester Assembly

Rooms, Southsea Castle, and the Guildhall in Priory Park for Cathedral Works before joining their 'small works' department where I developed a passion for cleaning gravestones.

"I set up Mason Grave Care two years ago as a part time business covering West Sussex, Hampshire and parts of Surrey. I’ve had the pleasure of cleaning the memorial stone in Tangmere commemorating Tangmere Airfield’s role in both world wars.

"We mainly clean and restore headstones/graves but also anything that is made of stone or brickwork using a biological solution, and lots of scrubbing, that is eco friendly and safe to use around plants, etc.

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Baffins Lane, Chapel Street, East Street, Guildhall Street, North Street, North Walls, Priory Road and Tower Street are just a few of the roads which will see charges change from £1.40 per hour to £1.50.

Shoppers will also be unable to pay for just 15 minutes, and instead will have to more than double the price from 35p to 75p for half an hour.

Residents will also see a rise in permits of around five per cent with charges changing from £41 to £43 in zones F, G, H, J, K, L, M and O. Vouchers for the new scheme will be distributed by the BID Office exclusively to BID levy payers, on a first-come-first-served basis, while stocks last and are valid in any onstreet, short-stay charged bay in the city centre (Zone E).

THese bays include pay and display and shared-use bays but not residentonly bays.

Cllr Richard Plowman of Chichester City Council said: "Any initiative is to be welcomed but it appears no more than a gesture rather than a planned campaign to tackle parking charges.

First come first served hardly sounds strategic.

"On street parking is a maximum of one hour and the real issue is the main car parks managed by the district council whose rise in car park charges including Sunday and then evening charges has been relentless.

"I have noticed over the years this

has almost become self defeating in terms of income generation and the impression is that the car parks are emptier now compared with a few years ago which must have affected the shops. Surely we want people to stay longer in the city and enjoy the shopping experience?

"Time for serious thinking about the future of the city centre. Other cities in the north are starting to reduce or do away with inner city car parking charges recognising the damage caused to the local city centre economy and community through self serving income generation for councils from car parking charges."

Lower-cost, Saturday parking is already offered by the county council in Chichester, with a £3 charge at both the Record Office (opposite Chichester District Council’s Orchard Street car park), and County Hall car parks. THere are currently no charges to park in these car parks on a Sunday.

Chichester BID chairman Colin Hicks, pictured below said: “Chichester BID actively work with our local parking authorities to find creative ways of mitigating the impact of parking charges. Currently, we have a couple of schemes running with the county council that offer reduced-cost summer parking for the customers of our member businesses.”

THe vouchers are not valid in car parks. THe BID office can be contacted by phone 01243 773263 or by email: office@chichesterbid.co.uk

"All techniques that we use are sympathetic to the material that we are cleaning or restoring and no abrasives or wire brushes or bleach are ever used.

"I am keen to try and bring St James' Obelisk back to its former glory because it does have a lot of historical significance for the city and, more often than not, it is just driven or walked past without even being noticed which is such a shame for something that has stood proud there for 273 years."

THe Obelisk was erected in the mayoralty of Charles Duke of Richmond Lennox Aubigny and was used to mark the boundary of the city on the east side.

Glen will start cleaning the landmark on October, 15.

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` Jewellers break in A MAN has been charged in connection with the theft of nearly £132,000 worth of watches.

Five men were allegedly spotted by a member of the public breaking into a Chichester jewellers and officers are appealing for information on the other four suspects.

THe watches were stolen from Ernest Jones in East Street, Chichester, just after 11pm last THursday. THe group, who were carrying a sledgehammer and two crow bars, left the scene on bicycles. A member of the public followed the group but lost sight of them in Little London.

Detective Sergeant Ali Hutchings said: "Despite a man being arrested and charged, we are still appealing to the public to come forward with any further information.

"We are urging any witnesses or anyone with information about this group, who were wearing balaclavas over their faces, to make contact with us and aid our investigation.

"A total of 48 watches were stolen in the incident, including Cartier, Tag Heuer and Longines.

"If you have seen any of these watches for sale online or have been offered to buy one please report this to us immediately.”

Peter Wood, 40, of Violet Road, Southampton, was arrested and charged with aggravated burglary and making threats to kill. He appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court on Monday (27 August) and was remanded in custody to next appear at Portsmouth Crown Court on 24 September.

If you have any information call 101 quoting reference 1579 of 23/08.

Friday, August 31, 2018

Creating fun at a children's station

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk SUMMER holidays have been creative for those attending the Creation Station at Graylingwell Park.

Children from two to 11 years old have been enjoying art and craft fun at the Lodge throughout the summer.

Organisers have enticed kids on journeys of exploration and discovery and getting creative around themes such as pirates and mermaids, the animal kingdom and under the sea.

THe Creation Station is a national award-winning company that has been running since 2002. Abby Newell was awarded the franchise for Chichester and Arundel in March and since then she has worked hard to deliver fun and engaging classes to babies and children while steadily growing the business.

She said: "THe summer has been brilliant with most classes being fully booked and bookings are already starting to come in for the autumn term.

"I’m a mum of two young children and before embarking on this journey I was a school teacher. I loved teaching and I love working with children and young people, but after having my own children, I had found it difficult to maintain the high expectations I set for myself professionally and enjoy a worklife balance.

"I wanted to be able to work around my young family, continue to work with children and use the valuable skill set I

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had built up over the years of teaching."

Tallulah Radburn, from Chichester, attended with her daughter Nancy, aged three, and five-month-old son, Ash. She said: "It's really good value for money and helps me try to get Nancy into creative things. It can get a bit messy at home too. Nancy really enjoys it here as she can be reluctant at home to do anything creative."

Abby is running free taster sessions for enrolment week, beginning September, 10. Email for more information or to book on: abbynewell@thecreationstation. co.uk

Former BHS site officially opens as The Range comes to the city THE LONG-ANTICIPATED opening of THe Range took place at 9am last Friday on the old BHS site on Westhampnett Road.

A huge queue of eager customers awaited as the Chairman of Chichester District Council, Cllr Elizabeth Hamilton opened the store.

THe new store has provided over 80 full and part-time jobs, from store to department managers, warehouse assistants to retail administrators.

Store manager, Laura Froggatt said: “We’re all very excited to be part of this new venture for Chichester and within the current retail climate it’s

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Chris Dawson, the owner and founder of THe Range added: “We are delighted to replace the former BHS with a branch of THe Range in the town. We are certain that the jobs we have created will be a fantastic boost to the local economy and are sure to be a positive addition to the area.

"It was great to have many excited customers awaiting at the launch and we hope they all found some fantastic bargains”.

Between 20 and 23 September, Bognor Regis will be buzzing with amazing music and dance from some of the country’s top folk musicians plus giant Festival Markets, great children’s entertainments, Real Ale Festival, music sessions & workshops and much more!

They’ll be so much going on in and around the Town Centre during this exciting weekend, and the The Post and Festival organisers are offering 2 Four-day tickets (worth £69.50 each, which gets ticket holder into all four evening + Sat & Sun afternoon Studio concerts) for use between 20 and 23 September to see superb headliners, STEVE HARLEY ACUSTIC TRIO, MERRY HELL, TRADarr, O`HOOLEY & TIDOW, and DERVISH in the Alexandra Theatre plus entry to the excellent Regis Centre Studio concerts on Saturday & Sunday afternoons featuring headliners, BATH YOUTH FOLK BAND, LAUGHING GRAVY, NAOMI BEDORD & PAUL SIMMONDS and many others.

To win these tickets, all you need to do is answer the following question: What was Steve Harley`s biggest hit?

Send your answer to: Post Newspapers, 63 London Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 1DF or email competitions@sussexpost.co.uk Usual rules apply.

Entries to be received by Tursday, September 13.

Winners will be contacted directly More information on the Southdowns Folk Festival can be found at: www.southdownsfolkfest.co.uk

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Friday, August 31, 2018

Revival celebrates 20 years with a double anniversary

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk CHICHESTER'S exclusive motoring vintage event is back next month and will be celebrating 20 years.

From September 7-9, Goodwood will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Revival and 20 years since the Goodwood Road Racing Club was founded.

THe Goodwood Motor Circuit will once again come alive to the sights and sounds of the 1940s, '50s and '60s and visitors will enjoy world-class historic racing, stunning air displays, music, dancing, vintage fashion shows, and a nostalgic fun-fair.

THe Goodwood Motor Circuit was originally established by the 9th Duke of Richmond, known as Freddie March, at the end of the Second World War. On 18 September 1998, 50 years to the day since the circuit first opened, the current Duke of Richmond, (Freddie March’s grandson, known then as Lord March), brought motor racing back to Goodwood with the very first Goodwood Revival meeting.

On track this year there will be 15 races over the weekend, with historically significant cars and motorcycles all pre-dating the circuit closure in 1966.

Highlights include the Kinrara Trophy, which will see many millions of pounds worth of cars race into dusk on Friday

night, with Ferrari 250 GT SWBs on the grid, alongside Jaguar E-types, Aston Martin DB4 GTs, among many other priceless classics.

Away from the track there is even more to experience. THe Freddie March Spirit of Aviation concours for pre-1966 aircraft will feature a celebration of the RAF’s centenary, with several scheduled flying displays. THe Earls Court Motor Show presented by Sky Movies will have a special display of cars and bikes directly connected to the Hollywood silver screen legend Steve McQueen and over on the Revival High Street visitors can explore the best in period fashion, shopping and enjoy an all-singing, all-

dancing fashion show.

Over the Road will host a traditional funfair, literally across the bridge from the circuit, complete with an old-school big wheel, helter-skelter and carousel.

THe Duke of Richmond said: "It is incredible to think we are going to be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Revival this September. It was always my dream, as a boy, to see racing again at Goodwood so it gives me enormous pleasure to see the circuit back in action.

THis year is extra special because we’re also celebrating 20 years since we founded the Goodwood Road Racing Club and the Revival has always been home to our GRRC members.

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Vintage fashion at retro prices at city market to help raise funds for hospice QUEUES formed early for St Wilfrid’s Hospice’s annual retro and vintage affair at the Assembly Rooms last Friday, as people bustled to get in for the first pick of outfits.

Vinyl, coats, blazers and dresses sold particularly well, with more than a few typewriters picked up by discerning collectors.

With more gentlemen joining the fray this year than ever, Goodwood Revival and Fontwell races were at the forefront of most shoppers’ minds.

Dawn Gracie of ‘Dawn’s Vintage Do’ led shoppers and sales assistants alike in a sing along to Motown, Brit invasion and West End show classics.

Mark Lewis Hair Salon proved incredibly popular again this year, with Martins’ scissors and straighteners never ceasing all day.

Vintage Tea Rooms did a particularly sterling job, the cakes baked and donated by friends and

"Highlights for me this year will be the Kinrara Trophy which will see us racing into the dusk again; we have over ten fantastic Ferrari 250 GT SWBs racing, not to mention GTOs, E-types (including one of only eight E-types to have ever raced at Le Mans), narrow-bodied Cobras and even a Maserati 3500GT. "THe parades will be great fun as well as we’re marking 70 years of British Railways along with 70 years of the Austin FX3 Taxi and all manner of planes and automobiles. We’re also honouring 60 years of the Hula Hoop. I really look forward to seeing you all there."

Visit goodwood.com or call 01243 755055 for tickets and information.

staff of St Wilfrid’s, adding hundreds of pounds to the takings on the day. THe funds will soon be put to great use providing first class palliative care in the community with St Wilfrid’s Hospice at Home scheme.

Louise Drudge, retail manager for St Wilfrid’s vintage store in Chichester said: “After the rush of the first hour we had a steady stream of visitors all day. We really appreciate everyone who came out to support St Wilfrid’s and bagged themselves a bargain.”

If you missed out on this event, you can still visit St Wilfrid’s dedicated retro and vintage charity shop at 11 Eastgate Square, Chichester, PO19 1JH from 9.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Saturday.

To find a full list of all St Wilfrid’s shop locations visit: stwh.co.uk

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` Police reports IN LANGDALE Avenue, Chichester on Monday, August 13, police received a report that a property had been broken into. Damage was caused to back French doors and items taken include electrical items and jewellery. Serial 0019 13/8.

Also on Monday, August 13, in Hylters Lane, Chilgrove, a vehicle was broken into. THe rear windscreen was broken and a pair of trainers taken from the vehicle. Serial 1261 13/8.

In Grafton Road, Selsey on Monday, August 13 a LEXMOTO motorcycle was stolen between the hours of 1pm to 7.30pm. Serial 1352 13/8.

A vehicle was broken into in a public house car park in Charlton, Chichester on Tuesday, August 14.

A window was smashed and a bag stolen. Serial 0280 14/8.

In Cherry Orchard Road, Chichester on Tuesday, August 14, police were notified that a vehicle was damaged while parked along the road. A long scratch was made on the passenger side of the vehicle.

Serial 0099 14/8.

In Elms Lane, West Wittering on Tuesday, August 14 police received a report of an attempted theft of diesel from fuel tanks. Serial 1614 14/8.

On THursday, August 16 police received a report of a burglary to a property in Hook Lane, Bosham.

A number of personal items were stolen and also tools and a vehicle from the property. Serial 0355 16/8.

Police received a report that the church office was broken into and a laptop stolen on Sunday, August 19 at St Paul’s Church, Churchside. Serial 0707 19/8.

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Friday, August 31, 2018

Thousands for wild animals

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk PLENTY of visitors flocked to Brent Lodge over the bank holiday for their Summer Open Weekend.

Despite a wet and windy day on Sunday, families still came along to help raise vital funds for the wildlife hospital.

Stalls included furniture, bird feeders, gifts and local crafts stalls as well as the barn full of bargains including bric-abrac, toys and books.

THere was also a tombola stall, and a prize raffle with winners drawn on Sunday and refreshments included drinks, icecreams, sandwiches and cakes.

Staff were keen to show off some of their new developments happening at the hospital, including the new bird of prey enclosures and a CCTV and education viewing room.

Visitors are now able to see what's going on without disturbing the wildlife inside.

THe room doubles up as a way for staff to monitor the patients rehabilitating inside, prior to release.

THe hospital also has new outside enclosures that are currently housing

young tawny owls.

Asha Park , supporter communications manager at Brent Lodge said: "THank you to all of the visitors who came to see us last weekend and braved the elements at our Summer Open Weekend. It was so lovely to see so many people of all ages gathered together who share a passion for wildlife welfare.

"THe sun made a brief visit on Saturday which was a real boost on our sales, but Sunday's persistent rain dampened our sales slightly. We are still really pleased with the £6,000 we raised in total and the donations of food.

"With thanks especially to our devoted volunteers and staff who all helped make the event such a success despite the weather, we really couldn't do it without them.

"All of these funds will contribute towards care and treatment to the hundreds of wildlife patients we have lodging with us at the moment. With baby season still in full swing and over 150 gulls we are grateful of the support of donations and food.

"THe cheeky young Jay that tried to warn off passing visitors proved to be a main attraction in the aviary block."

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Learning through senses with fun activities at the museum CHILDREN across the district have been having fun during Wonderful Wednesdays at the Weald and Downland Living Museum.

Starting at the beginning of August, the weekly activities have centred around the senses.

THe first session was all about sound with children hearing traditional stories, joining a music workshop and following the listening walk. THere was also a chance to get crafty and make story stones, rain-makers, musical instruments and more.

On Wednesday, August 8, the theme was sight. Children went on a scavenger hunt, weaved with willow and got craft making stain glass windows, discovery bottles and sand art. THe third Wednesday involved the sense of smell. Organisers had put on a 'Smelly Trail’ around the museum.

Families could also have a go at making a bath bomb, painting a picture using the museum's traditionally scented paints or craft apothecary bead.

On Wednesday, August 22, it was a popular session with taste. Food to

try included homemade drop scones in the Tudor Kitchen, making salt dough food, planting herbs and trying traditional sweets.

THis week was the last session which was touch. Opportunities involved having a go at willow weaving and trying the bare foot texture walk. THere were also fun activities such as making cornflour slime, trying finger painting and making a brick.

A spokesperson for the museum said: “Every year the museum creates Wonderful Wednesdays in August, with a special theme that links the days together. THis year these funpacked days offer a range of hands-on arts, crafts and traditional countryside activities with a focus on the senses.

"THrough sight, sound, smell, taste and touch, we build links to our historic collection, animals, nature and traditions to engage young visitors with our museum and to offer a great day out for families. Most activities are included in the standard admission price, with all profits going to our charity.”

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` City Brexit plans GROUPS campaigning for a People’s Vote were out in force on Saturday, August 25, for a National Day of Action, with almost 50 groups taking part across the UK. Among these was a group of activists and supporters who gathered at the Market Cross in Chichester handing out leaflets and collecting signatures in support of a People’s Vote on the government’s final Brexit deal.

A simple system of yes/no/not sure stickers enabled passers-by to express their opinions on how well they thought the negotiations were going and whether or not Brexit was likely to be good for the NHS, jobs and the economy. When asked if they supported the call for a People’s Vote, the response was overwhelmingly in favour.

David Rowen, chair of the Portsmouth and Chichester branch of the European Movement, said that with Chichester almost evenly split between leave and remain at the time of the referendum and with the government also now divided over the direction of Brexit, a People’s Vote on the deal is more important than ever.

` Care home fete ON SATURDAY, September 8, the Marriott House and Lodge Care Home is hosting its annual summer fete.

THe free event will take place from 2pm to 4pm and will include a raffle, tombola, various stalls and games and entertainment.

Friday, August 31, 2018

Goodwood's bank holiday racing goes off with a bang

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk FROM the sensational firework display that took place on Friday evening, to some close finishes and superb performances on the track, the August Bank Holiday fixture at Goodwood Racecourse was nothing short of spectacular.

On the Friday evening, Baron Bolt won in a thrilling finish to the Chelsea Barracks Handicap, while Pulborough trainer Amanda Perrett scored later in the evening with the progressing Astromachia.

After racing, the very popular Batala drummers set a hypnotic beat, drawing crowds round the stands before the fireworks lit up the night sky. So impressed were the crowd by the display, that there was a rapturous applause and cheers after the finale.

On Saturday, there was an incredibly tight finish to the Group 2 Ladbrokes Celebration Mile, with only three lengths separating the entire field of eight at the finish. Andrew Balding’s Beat THe Bank landed the prize under Oisin Murphy, for owners King Power Racing. Antonia De Vega was an eye-catching winner of the Group 3 Ladbrokes Prestige Stakes, leading home a high-class field after an impressive turn of foot.

A small but select field contested the recently-upgraded Group 3 Ladbrokes

March Stakes, run in memory of local trainer John Dunlop, who died in July.

Maid Up, who had won at Goodwood earlier in the season at one of the THree Friday Nights fixtures, beat her two rivals convincingly, under a confident ride from Rob Hornby. Dunlop’s son Harry and grandson William presented the trophy for the race.

On Sunday’s rain-softened ground, Mick Channon landed a treble; Two Blondes, Can Can Sixty Two and

Fannie By Gaslight all making the best of the difficult conditions. THe feature Weatherbys Racing Bank Supreme Stakes was won by Anna Nerium, ridden

by Tom Marquand for Richard Hannon.

Marquand paid tribute to the toughness of his filly, who stayed on strongly to beat favourite Dream of Dreams.

THroughout the meeting, racegoers enjoyed family activities in the Lennox Activity Tent, live music, traditional fairground rides, a magician, donkey

rides, Punch and Judy shows and face painting.

In Saturday’s beautiful sunshine, the replica beach front was very popular with children and those keen to sit back with some scampi and chips.

THe racecourse is now looking forward to two midweek fixtures on September 4 and 26, before the season comes to a close on October 14 with the Harvest, Hops and Horseracing fixture.

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Families fly high at Tangmere in wet weather at museum's fun day

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk DESPITE bad weather, families still flooded in to enjoy a special aviation day.

Tangmere Military Aviation Museum's annual Family Fun Day did not leave visitors disappointed even though the outside activities were cancelled.

Although, due to bad weather on Sunday, the Spitfire was unable to perform an aerobatic display, children and parents were able to explore both a fire engine and ambulance parked at the front of the museum.

Richard THomas, education manager at the museum had organised a host of indoor fun for children which included readings from David Walliams' book, Grandpa's Great Escape.

Richard's granddaughter, Hannah THomas, aged ten, performed the readings with Rosemary Coxon.

Hannah said: "I watched the film and have been reading the book recently.

I just started reading David Walliams' books including The Midnight Gang, which we are going to see at the festival theatre.

"In this book I really like the bit where they steal the spitfire by making a hole in the wall with the tank.

"I really like the museum, I am interested in the war."

A 'Make it and Take it' area involved free Airfix model Mitsibushi Zero aeroplanes for children to make. Airfix donated the plastic model kits along with glue and paint.

Volunteer Mark White was supervising.

He said: "I really enjoy this sort of thing, it's great to help support local places and watch the children enjoy it.

"It's definitely a slightly easier model for the children to do and has been really popular. It's more of a family activity - the dads have really enjoyed getting involved!"

Sarah-Jane and her husband Matt Edwards from Ford attended with their two children, three-year-old Noah and Oliver, aged six.

She said: It's good fun here, the Airfix is great, especially as it's free. THe last time we came here was a few years ago now.

"We like taking the children to educational places and the kids enjoy it. Oliver really enjoys war things and planes, especially bits made by RollsRoyce and Spitfires."

461 Chichester Air Cadets were on hand to help people with the simulators.

Although the weather stopped them from being able to do a drill demonstration, they still had plenty to do inside.

Civiliian Instructor Laurence Green and Peter Hounsome were on hand to help.

Laurence said: "Our guys have been here and helped the past few years. It's great to help support local businesses.

Had the weather been nicer we would have done a drill, but it's still been really popular at the simulators."

Cpl Frazer Hildrew has been in the cadets for two years. He said: "It's really good here, and today has been great fun.

We know a fair about aeroplanes which helps when people come over.

"THe simulators give a good grounding on what to expect or do. It is fairly realistic but aircraft dependent."

Aviation artist Paul Couper was selling his prints and cards and was previously commissioned to paint the 43 Squadron Hurricanes commemorating the attack on Tangmere Airfield in 1940.

For those braving the weather, they could visit the Air Raid Shelter – ‘Tangmere under attack’ experience.

David Coxon from the museum said: "THe museum was delighted that over 700 visitors braved heavy rain and high winds to enjoy our family day activities."

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` City's Repair Cafe NEXT month will see the launch of a new venture for Transition Chichester in association with the Chichester Quakers.

IN the afternoons of the second Saturday of the month is a Repair Cafe, where items can be fixed that would be thrown away otherwise.

THe group are calling on members of the public to bring along any small item repairs they have on their first session on September, 8 where they will have clothing repairers, and repairers for ornamental glass and ceramics.

No money changes hands, unless it’s a donation towards the next session. THe other component of the mix is the Fairtrade cafe, which is the place to meet up and talk about what might be possible for make a circular economy.

THe first meeting on Saturday, September, 8 will be upstairs in the Quaker Meeting House, Priory Rd, Chichester PO19 1NX. For more information, contact Jenny on: 07879 26 3402 or search Facebook for: ChichesterRepairCafe

` March fundraiser A march into Wellington Grange care home in Chichester will commence tomorrow at 11.30am.

THe event is being held to raise money for Chichester Royal British Legion and will see cadets and legion members making the march from Charlotte Avenue to the home in Broyle Road, Chichester.

For more information call 01243 755200 or visit: wellingtongrange. co.uk

Friday, August 31, 2018

Steve hops through space

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A CHICHESTER man has returned home after he crossed the Alps on a spacehopper.

Steve Payne, aged 55, is normally seen in the city centre wearing a tweed suit, pocket-watch, 1880s pith helmet, umbrella and pipe riding his penny farthing bicycle but just recently he decided to make the 76-mile trip to raise awareness of the homeless.

Steve said: "It was inspired by a throwaway comment from a homeless man I had bought dinner for. I asked him over a steak and kidney pub lunch how hard it was in Chichester to live homeless, and he likened it to 'crossing the Alps on a spacehopper', i.e. something impossible that you never think you will have to face, until it happens.

"I have been trying to highlight the issue of homelessness for the past three years. I have done three 'adventures' so far, and plan one each year, each time I try to do something that no-one has ever done before.

"Personally, I have met former GP's, solicitors, accountants who are homeless and living rough, it can happen to anyone, with more than 65 per cent of homeless people being there through no fault of their own - illness, redundancy, unscrupulous landlords etc."

THe former physics teacher said the journey was difficult and hard work. He said: "I reached heights of almost 7,000 feet, twice the height of

Mount Snowden, one quarter the height of Everest.

"It took eight months of planning and practice. I started practising over Christmas in the snow up on the South Downs, putting in about five miles per day.

"I left Bardoneccia in Italy, finishing at Grenoble in France seventeen days later. I took four spacehoppers, named Hanniball, Nelly, Bouncy McBounceface and Napoleon Blownapart.

"Napoleon Blownapart popped on day five and Nelly blew off a mountainside on day 14. I suffered heatstroke, altitude sickness and a twisted knee along the way.

"I often had to wash myself and my clothing in mountain streams which were extremely cold, as they were basically run-off from high glaciers.

"I have had two offers of marriage from ladies in the USA on the back of my latest adventure in the Alps."

In 2016 Steve did a walk in 14th century medieval pilgrim's

clothes, in winter, from Southampton to Canterbury for the annual celebration of the life of St. THomas a'Becket.

THen in 2017 it was a recreation of the journey of St Brendan the Navigator across Wales, in a coracle, from Plinlimmon mountain, down the entire course of the river Wye, and then to the ruins of Llancarfan Abbey in South Wales.

Talking of his unusual attire which

Steve also wore on his adventure, he said: "A chap has standards, and I would not wish the English to get a reputation for looking scruffy abroad!"

Steve's next adventure is currently in the planning stage. He hopes to ride from London to Paris on his penny farthing in a full suit of medieval armour.

He has already completed several short journeys around West Sussex and Chichester as a 'proof of concept'.

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Stopping my car, I called an ambulance and waited with him.

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Fast forward to Saturday afternoon when I received a call from my friend saying that he’d parked in the Martlets car park and he left his van there but had received a call from Sussex Police to say his van had been involved in an onsite collision.

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Ladies steal show at races

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk LADIES donned their hats, fascinators and pretty dresses to attend Ladies Evening at Fontwell Races last THursday.

THe afternoon began at 3pm with races starting at 4.40pm with the NetBet Sport Handicap Hurdle Race and Irish Mr Fickle pulling in for first place.

Drama came in the sixth race, Yeoman's Honda Handicap Hurdle Race, with jockey Mark Grant on Whatthebutlersaw almost coming unseated over the last fence but still managing to oversee close competition from Sensible Friend to pick up the win.

After an afternoon and evening of racing, best dressed lady and Miss Fontwell winners were announced.

Tilly Hewitt was crowned Miss Fontwell 2018 courtesy of Fontwell Park's partners for the day, Gunwharf Quays.

Tilly won over £1000 worth of prizes, including a £500 Gunwharf Quays voucher and an overnight stay at Gunwharf Quays Spinnaker Tower Sparkles Package.

THe best dressed award was given to Tara Willard. She won £1000, a bouquet of flowers and a bottle of prosecco Back by popular demand, tribute act, ABBA Revival performed on stage after the races and kept the crowds dancing the night away.

Melanie FIsher attended with friends Sarah Day and Natalie Court. She said: "It's great here because it's so much fun but also relaxed and great value too!"

THe next fixture is the Family Fun Day on Sunday, September 9 with seven thrilling races, a petting zoo, children's disco and fairground rides and kids entering for free.

Visit: fontwellpark.co.uk for tickets and more information.

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VOLUNTARY groups across Bognor Regis and Chichester will benefit from a new website.

THe online help will be available from Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester (VAAC) from tomorrow.

THe website will enable the charity to showcase the support and advice it offers to charities and community groups in the area - and enable its members to access its free resources more easily.

Jenny Holmes, VAAC's senior admin and communications officer, said: "We love how colourful and cheerful our new website looks.

"It is much more interactive and responsive to users. THere's even a dedicated members' area where our members can access some of our free resources, such as fact sheets and our monthly funding focus."

VAAC received backing from the Big Lottery Awards for All fund for the new website after feedback that the old site was outdated.

THe group, based in Bognor Regis Town Hall, supports voluntary and community organisations in Arun and Chichester.

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f ABBA Revival entertained crowds later in the evening

DONNINGTON Gardening Club faced the prospect of having to cancel its main show of the year because of building works at the parish hall.

Frantic re-arrangements and dropping the home produce classes will see the show taking place at 2pm tomorrow albeit without the aroma of home cakes and bread. THere will still be displays of fruit and vegetables, handicrafts and photographs.

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Fireworks still light up town's weekend HUNDREDS of spectators turned out to watch the traditional bank holiday fireworks in Bognor Regis - a day later than planned.

THe 10-15 minute display from the pier lit up Monday night to the delight of some 1,000 people who stretched along the seafront to West Street.

THose who arrived before the 9pm start were treated to an hour's entertainment from Celebration Samba.

Its 20 drummers pounded out a series of rhythms in front of the pier to make up for missing out on leading the illuminated parade the previous night.

Gala organisers at Bognor Regis Seafront Lights arranged the last-minute occasion after their Sunday procession was washed out by torrential rain and strong winds.

THey were rewarded with £317.82 donated on the night. Secretary Greg Burt said the group was pleased to be able to salvage a public occasion from the disappointment.

"I am delighted by the number of people who've turned out. THis does show the effectiveness of social media to get a message out quite quickly to a lot of people that the parade was cancelled and we hoped to have the fireworks tonight.

"THe fireworks organiser and the first aid man were both available and Celebration Samba, pictured right, were keen to come along as well. THat meant we could stage an impromptu event - and the number of people here shows it was worth doing.

"I would expect we will be about a few hundreds down from the cancellation of

the gala night," he said. "We will have lost all the donations from the spectators but that is balanced to some extent by saving money on the costs of the night."

He said he did not expect the loss to make a difference to the group's running of the seafront summer illuminations.

"THis is the first time in the 15 years we have been organising the gala that we've had to cancel it. We've had wet days before but it has always dried out in the evening.

"We had no choice but to cancel the event. Some of the entrants put their displays together beforehand and they would have been wrecked by the weather.

"THe participants would also have been soaked getting ready for the parade and our name is on the health and safety documents. If a child was injured because a sound system blew over, it would be our responsibility," he said.

It was late Sunday morning the cancellation was announced with southsouthwesterly winds of up to 44mph and heavy rain forecast until 7pm and light rain for a further two hours.

A statement from Bognor Regis Seafront Lights said: "It is with a heavy heart that organisers Bognor Regis Seafront Lights make this decision, but the health, safety and well-being of all involved: participants, contractors and spectators is our foremost concern.

"We particularly feel for all those entrants who will have put so much effort into preparing to dazzle us..."

One entrant who still went along on Monday in his LED costume to light up

the crowds was James Ware, who expected to be part of the Raving Roller Crew.

James, 38, of Middleton, said: "I thought I would come along and support the organisers and, hopefully, encourage people to make a few donations.

"People seem to like the costume and keep wanting to take photos of it. So, that has to be good."

f The fireworks created a spectacular sight

f The crowded seafront before the fireworks

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Business of the Year Awards 2018 TIME TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR OUR LOCAL RETAILERS They are quirky, they are unique and they are wonderful.

Independent retailers are what make High Streets across the country that little bit different and it’s time to show your support by nominating your favourite in the Arun Business Partnership Business of the Year Awards.

The Independent Retailer of the Year Award is sponsored by the Aldingbourne Trust and we’re looking for the best local retailer who goes the extra mile for its customers.

Last year, J W Sports of Bognor Regis was named best Independent Retailer and went on to win the Overall Business of the Year Award. (see picture above)

Our local retailers need your support Online shopping and out of town retail parks have taken their toll on footfall in our High Streets and our local retailers are working harder than ever to provide the variety and quality that make our shopping areas feel alive.

We want to highlight the value of independent retailers to their communities, as well as recognise and reward the entrepreneurial spirit behind the independent retailer.

Keeping vital funds in the local economy Research shows that for every £1 spent locally, with an independent retailer, around 50p -70p of that money recirculates back into the local economy.

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The Partnership works for the interests of businesses across Arun District and networking meetings regularly attract over 70 businesses.

Each award is sponsored by a local business and the categories are listed below.

You can nominate a business in as many categories as you wish and local companies are encouraged to nominate themselves.

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If you have a favourite independent store - let us know. Shout about how good they are, give them a chance to be recognised.

If you are an independent trader, stand up and be rewarded for your bravery and tenacity – get nominating yourself!

To enter for the 2018 Independent Retailer of the Year sponsored by The Aldingbourne Trust, simply go to www.arunbusinesspartnership.co.uk/awards and fill out the entry form – it only takes minutes.

Celebrating 21 years of Arun’s fantastic businesses Can you believe the Arun Business of the Year Awards have been running for 21 years?

The Awards have gone from strength to strength and last year, we received the highest ever number of nominations – demonstrating the number of quality businesses who operate in Arun District.

Arun Business Partnership – Profiting through Partnership The Awards are organised by Arun Business Partnership (ABP) which is supported by Arun

Anyone! You can nominate your favourite company in as many categories as you like.

Businesses can nominate themselves or be nominated by a fellow company or customer.

The only criteria is that the company must be a business with an address in the Arun District.

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Entry couldn’t be easier – simply go to www.arunbusinesspartnership.co.uk/awards click on the category you want to enter and complete the nomination form.

To enter more than one category, complete one form per entry. You can submit your entries online or by email or post.

When is the closing date?

The closing date for nominations is 11.59 p.m. on Sunday 21st October 2018.

What do the winners receive?

Winners will receive an engraved trophy to let all their customers know about their success along with a piece of engraved glassware which is theirs to keep and display forever!

We’ll also be featuring the winners in the Bognor Post and on the Arun Business Partnership website.

What are the Award categories? ) Small Business of the Year (up to 5 employees) sponsored by Biz Space ) Small Business of the Year (over 5 employees) sponsored by Willmott Dixon ) Business of the Year (over 10 employees) sponsored by Kreston Reeves ) New Business of the Year sponsored by The HR Dept. ) Place to Eat or Drink Award sponsored by Gusto Wines ) Business in the Community Award sponsored by Parker Kittiwake Developments ) Business Marketing and Promotion Award sponsored by The Bognor Regis Chamber of Commerce ) Independent Retailer of the Year sponsored by The Aldingbourne Trust ) Charity or CIC of the Year sponsored by The Bognor Regis Post ) Customer Care Award sponsored by Bay Tree Estates ) The Robert Warham Award for Young Entrepreneur of the Year sponsored by The Beachcroft Hotel ) Training and Development Award sponsored by L. Guess Jewellers ) Website of the Year Award sponsored by BNBR – Business Networking Bognor Regis ) Sussex by the Sea Tourism Award sponsored by Woods Travel ) Employee of the Year Award sponsored by The Littlehampton Academy ) Business Person of the Year sponsored by Regis Removals The Overall Business of the Year Award, sponsored

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Children enjoy summer fun FUN-PACKED days on Bognor Regis seafront could be restored to their full timetable next year.

Requests from parents who took their children to this year's reduced schedule of Funshine Days could lead town councillors to go back to the traditional calendar.

Kirsten Fitzpatrick, the council's events officer, said: "THe general concensus from speaking to people at the latest events is that they would like to see five sessions a week for four weeks again.

"I will make that recommendation to councillors and it will be up to them if we hold that number of sessions in 2019."

THe last Funshine activities for this summer saw bubble magic, Caribbean drumming and Caribbean dancing workshops.

THe dance event was moved from

f Children enjoy one of this year's final Funshine Days the bandstand to the Regis Centre because of rain. But Ms Fitzpatrick said the days had been a big success overall.

THis year's events were reduced to three days a week for three weeks because town councillors wanted to stage a roller rink on the Place St Maur instead.

But these arrangements fell through at the last minute because the operators were unable to fulfil their obligations.

As an alternative, an extra three days of Funshine events were staged. THe sessions included donkey rides, open air art and magicians.

In West Park and Avisford Park, record numbers saw the Play Ranger sessions attract hundreds of young people with their parents.

THe 12 morning and afternoon sessions on Tuesdays and THursdays saw an estimated 600 families go along to the

Park fun at West f Plenty of

f Play Rangers offered the chance for children to get crafty

Aldwick Parish Council-funded events.

A spokesman for the playworkers said: "THis event grows year on year. It is an opportunity for children to enjoy doing what they want to do when they want to do it and not being controlled by adults.

"We have had some fantastic days this summer. THe first two weeks, when it was boiling hot, we had 200 people on the inflatable ring, 30 on the woodwork and 20-30 enjoying arts and crafts."

Lisa Leggett, of Chichester, took her two children - Charlie Paice, nine, and Danny Paice, six - to a session each week.

"Everything is close together and the children can just go on and just be kids," she said. "It's free and it's outside."

Bognor Regis resident Emilia Butfield was with her son, Rhys Butfield, nine.

"THese events are very good. THey provide a lot of activities for children on different equipment," she said. "My son has also made some new friends."

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` Drop-in cafe starts A DROP-in cafe is being launched in Pagham next week.

THe first of the sessions at St Ninian's Pagham United Reformed Church will take place from 10ammidday on Tuesday.

Others will follow at the same time on the first Tuesday of each month at the Pagham Road church.

Associate minister, the Rev Janet Hopewell, said: "We welcome anyone who fancies a cuppa and a chat and we aim to be dementia friendly.

"THere is no entrance charge but we will welcome any donations to cover our costs."

` Ukulele session NEXT week sees another chance to learn how to play the ukulele and appear at the Southdowns Folk Festival in Bognor Regis.

THe latest Making Your Mark session will take place from 10.30am-midday on Wednesday at the Bognor Youth and Community Centre in Westloats Lane.

THe ukulele players will be among the performers at the festival, which is being held around the town centre from September 20-23.

` Vehicle break-ins SIX REPORTS of vehicle break-ins around Bognor Regis were reported to the police last week.

THe locations in which they occurred included Spencer Street and the Fitzleet multi-storey car park in the town centre.

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Dodie's dancing entertains homes TAP DANCING Dodie Tombs has been busy showing her skilful footwork to the residents of care homes in Bognor Regis.

As reported, she offered to visit the homes to give free shows and get their residents moving where possible.

Four care homes took her up on her offer and she has delighted them with her displays of dancing. One of the homes immediately asked her to return because her display was so popular.

Pensioner Dodie said: "It's been lovely dancing in the homes. THe guests like a singalong as well and so I take along some CDs and my husband plays them.

"THey clap their hands and some of

them get up and have a jig. THey have various levels of mobility but they all absolutely love it."

Dodie and her husband, Don, live on the Roundle Estate in Felpham.

THey moved there five years ago after returning from 20 years on the Costa del Sol. During the couple's time in Spain, Dodie taught tap dancing at six international colleges in the coastal area. She and Don went on a cruise earlier this year and Dodie decided to get active again. She volunteered to take two tap dance classes and more than 40 passengers attended each one. THis led her to offer to visit care homes and she intends to carry on for as long as they ask her.

A WOUNDED veteran is preparing to take on the world's highest assisted parachute jump for charity.

83-year-old David Bland, who lost his left eye while serving with the Wiltshire Regiment, will take the 19,000 feet plunge at Skydive Franz, in New Zealand to raise money for military charity, Blesma, THe Limbless Veterans.

David, who started SPR Centre in Fontwell Avenue in 1969 has already completed other challeneges for the charity, including two abseil challenges down the Spinnaker Tower and three separate jumps from 13,500 feet.

David said: "Blesma's men and women fought for our country and now need help via Blesma to alleviate their serious injuries caused by their effort and bravery.

"Contrary, and with little, if any, media coverage they are still arriving back home from Afghanistan with very serious injuries and need your support via Blesma."

David is hoping to raise £5,000 for Blesma when he does the jump on Tuesday, September 4.

Blesma, THe Limbless Veterans is the national charity for all limbless service men and women, their widows and dependants.

It was formed in the years following the First World War and became a national charity in 1932.

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Chichester International Film Festival The South Coast’s largest film festival retains pole position with increased attendances of 22 per cent ATTENDANCES soared for the 27th Chichester International Film Festival at five venues in the city from 3 - 26 August based at Chichester Cinema at New Park. Roger Gibson, artistic director, comments: ‘Once again the CIFF has shown what a small festival can achieve, almost 9,000 admissions over the 21 days and up by just under 2,000 from 2017.’ He continues: ‘We were delighted to play a significant part in celebrating Bernstein’s Centenary in Chichester in the 140-strong brochure alongside films

from 35 countries including Russia, Venezuela, Palestine and Bulgaria.’

Over 30 actors, directors, producers and others in film production attended Q&As including actor/screenwriter Steve Coogan. Tupaq Felber, director of Tides, commented: ‘“What a thoroughly wonderful event. From the warm reception of the festival staff, to the quality of the screening and the level of engagement and reciprocity of the audience, this is clearly a film lovers’ festival, which I would recommend to

anyone.’

Film Awards, voted by the Audience and announced by Gibson on 26 August before the screening of France’s first-class comedy, C’est la Vie, the festival’s Gala Closing film, included the Preview, THe Children Act, starring Emma THompson which won the Audience Award for Best New Film’s top spot. C’est La Vie, took second place. France’s Les Guardiennes, Xavier Beauvois’ latest film, came third. Other strong contenders included the festival

f C’est-La-Vie opening film, Matilda, from Russia, Poland’s stunning Cold War, a preview, and UK’s Waiting for You (preview).

Bernstein films dominated two of the categories, West Side Story winning the Classic Award, On the Waterfront, with Bernstein’s score, coming second.

THe Best Documentary award went to Christopher Swann’s 1984 film, Leonard Bernstein Conducting West Side Story: THe Making of a Recording with Kiri Te Kanawa and José Carreras, Postcards from the 48%, from the vote Remain perspective, taking second place. THe Best Independent award was scooped

by Steel Country, the English Premiere starring Andrew Scott set in Trump’s America. Italy’s THe Exodus, the story of a woman faced with major life changes and homelessness due to government changes, came second. THe voting public demonstrated that they are clearly looking for politically-influenced films of our times as well as strong classics and documentaries.

Retrospectives – Ingmar Bergman, Daniel Day Lewis, Agnès Varda – and Nordic Noir films joined From the Book

to Film category based on Virginia Woolf’s novels (To the Lighthouse, Mrs. Dalloway, THe Hours) and Treasures of the Archives included rare screenings of Pandora’s Box and THe Vampyr (1932 Germany) which played at St. John’s Chapel with live organ accompaniment.

Walter Francisco, Chichester Cinema at New Park’s manager who oversees the festival, comments: ‘Our enthusiastic thanks go to audiences who came in their droves from even further afield this year including visitors from mainland Europe. Our thanks also go to the invaluable volunteers, staff and major sponsors Greenwood, Film and Festival Patrons and the British Film Institute, not forgetting New Park Centre management and caterers Sneaky Duck. Our three open air screenings in historic Priory Park attracted capacity crowds too.’

Read journalists Sue and Joseph Gilson’s film festival blogs and interviews on https://chichestercinema.org/content/ film-festival-blog and full details of the festival. Chichester Cinema at New Park opens its Autumn Season of films on 31 August. www.chichestercinema.org

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MAKING YOUR MARK Wednesday, September 5 and Wednesday, September 19 FREE ukulele sessions (part of the Southdowns Folk Festival) Address: Bognor Youth & Community Centre, Westloats Lane, Bognor Regis PO21 5JZ Enquiries: 07751 594285 INCREDIBLE INVENTIONS FAMILY TRAIL until Sunday, September 30 Ticket price: £3 per trail. Normal admission prices apply Address: Petworth House, Petworth, GU28 0AE Tel: 01798342207 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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Picking your own for health benefits RECENTLY when we have been on our cycles around the countryside, all you can see is the early ripening of berries on the bushes.

One of my favourite things to do with the children this time of year is go blackberry picking, whilst discussing what we are going to make with them. Jam, crumble, pies, freeze them, add them to fresh juice and smoothies, or simply eat them for a snack? I love that a delicious food, such a blackberries has such incredible health benefits too.

THe blackberry lands itself high on the most antioxidant-rich foods list, as well as containing so many nutrients, this delicate, but delicious berry contains at least a third of the daily recommended value for important nutrients and has been found to fight everything from premature skin aging to aggressive cancers. It has a rich history and is readily available this time of year.

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Whole, healthy foods like blackberries fight inflammation, and also help curb damage in your body

which plays a part in helping prevent and fight prostate, colon, stomach, nasal, oral and liver cancers.

Also, the incredible nutrient load of blackberries makes them a remarkable candidate for peak mental health. Preliminary studies focused on motor skills and shortterm memory retention find that blackberries have great potential in increasing brain performance, like many other berries high in antioxidants, which is why berries are among some of the top brain foods. Short-term memory seems most drastically improved by a consistent diet of blackberries, according to certain reports.

Blackberries are very high in manganese that is one nutrient vital to brain functioning.

A notable percentage of manganese in your body is found in the synapses of your brain.

Because of the importance of manganese transmission in the brain, a manganese deficiency is linked to brain conditions like epilepsy. It’s crucial to get the proper amount of manganese in your diet in order to keep your synapses firing correctly.

It also seems that blackberries and extracted compounds from them have the ability to protect brain cells from degeneration.

Once again, this is attributed to increased polyphenol concentration in the blood.

Interestingly, one particular study on this function of blackberries noted that commercial varieties of blackberries had no effect whatsoever, while wild-grown berries

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showed significant protective ability.

Because of the antioxidants touted as one of the major health benefits of blackberries, this should be one of the main foods you consume regularly to protect your body from oxidative stress and chronic inflammation responsible for a massive number of diseases.

It is thought, that inflammation is the root of all disease, and the natural process of inflammation is part of the body’s defence against harmful cells, but the western diet is especially prone to encouraging chronic, disease-causing inflammation. Blackberries naturally cause a reduction in inflammation and allow your body’s processes to happen, as they should, rather than on overdrive.

An example of the blackberry’s ability to fight inflammation is in its protection against stomach ulcers, due to the reduced inflammation of the mucosal lining of the stomach, as well as a drop in the oxidative stress that was also partially responsible for the ulcers.

Whole, healthy foods like blackberries fight inflammation, but they also help curb the free radical damage caused by oxidative stress within your body. THis damage occurs when the uncharged molecules (free radicals) that are responsible for aging and immune system function are overproduced due to exposure to the sun, too many processed foods or medication use.

You can fight oxidative stress with antioxidants like those found in blackberries and other berries (and a ton of other amazing foods), slowing the onset or development of disease and premature aging.

Blackberries also show antibacterial activity, another function by which they protect your body from disease. THey can reduce the impact of oral infections by targeting infected cells while leaving other cells untouched, making them a potentially powerful agent to treat infection.

So, what are you waiting for? Get your little container and get picking! THis natural food is just what you need to take you into the autumn months!

Enjoy!

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Down under wines top list of good value drinks Martin Lury Our very own bon vivant gets to grips with all the best buys martin.lury@me.com

GRAHAM Greene alludes to Brighton Rock and thus I spent much of Bank Holiday Weekend in Brighton (although hibernation was my Sunday resolution) observing the madding crowds and delighting in listening to Sam and Ren, pictured near right, busking to a packed street audience.

I find myself in somewhat unchartered territory this week as I set off in hot pursuit of wines priced at two bottles for £10, comprising several possible combinations at Morrison’s, Bognor Regis, conveniently adjacent to the town centre.

Ten green bottles is the song, but I - somewhat unusually - was able to find three white wine bottles encasing

Chardonnay.

A McGuigan (synonymous with quality) Black Label Chardonnay was my initial selection, a wine of south-eastern Australian provenance from the Murray Valley. Lively, light and luscious, this citrussy melon-lime Chardonnay with a hint of creaminess is most palatable and a lot of flavour for your dosh!

Next, a Californian Turner Road Reserve 2017 Chardonnay caught my eye and exuded pineapple, apple and lemon flavours with some sweet vanilla oak

almost conjuring up California in a glass!

My final white wine selection was that of a 2017 Rosemount Estate Diamond Chardonnay, a wine of crisp acidity allied to lemon, melon, white peach and guava flavours and fairly typical of its south-eastern Australian area!

Two McGuigan reds and one Argentinian Malbec complete my sampling this week. I must, first of all, explain the success of McGuigan wines - a combination of skilful winemaking

by Neil McGuigan and the continental

climate resulting in long sunny days and noticeably cooler nights.

THis particular climate is a veritable strength with long sunshine hours ensuring that the fruit ripens fully and relatively low humidity reducing incidence of disease.

THe 2017 McGuigan Black Label Malbec has rich flavours of spiced fruit added to layers of chocolate and does not remotely disappoint!

Similarly, the McGuigan Black Label Shira, also of 2017 vintage, is delectably

well-rounded with rich flavours of ripe plum, blackcurrant and spices and is eminently quaffable with a good finish classic Aussie Shiraz!

My final selection, another Malbec but this time from Argentina, was a 2017 Trivento Alzar Malbec which proved to be slightly sweet and fruity with peppery notes and balanced fruit and tannins and a good pairing with roast beef! So this weekend avail yourself of some of these low prices at a Morrison’s store near you!

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Community News & Views HELPING to ensure deprived communities are kept safe is among the goals in a new action plan for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service.

THe integrated risk management plan 2018-22 has been adopted and assesses which areas are most likely to be affected by fires, how the service will prevent and protect them and how it plans to respond when fires and other emergencies occur.

THe document states: "Parts of Arun and Worthing in particular are noted as having a lower life expectancy, higher health and disability deprivation and overall higher multiple deprivation.

"It is no surprise that the wards with the lowest life expectancy consistantly contain some of the higher critical fire risk grades in West Sussex.

"Deprivation is clearly linked to higher risk of fires. Being a single parent, never in paid work, living on your own and being deprived were the top factors associated with higher rates of fire in the home."

Increasing numbers of older people, some with multiple long term conditions, were also factors in raising the risk of fires in domestic settings.

Gavin Watts, the service's chief fire officer, said: "We are constantly looking to improve the service to ensure we provide the best possible outcomes for the people we serve.

"THis plan sets out how we will work with the other blue light services and the county council to drive our continuous improvement."

THe action plan includes details about: • How the service will reduce risks through safe and well visits, school visits and other training; and • How it will protect the public with safer public spaces, fire safety inspections and enforcement.

Cllr Debbie Kennard, the county council's cabinet member for safer, stronger communities, said she remained confident the fire and rescue service would continue to deliver a high class prevention, protection and response service.

SWING dance school Chichester Lindy Hoppers is running four beginners' workshops to coincide with the annual Goodwood Revival.

THe group has provided dancers, pictured above, to the internationally famous event for the past seven years.

Ellie Duffett, its swing dance teacher, said: "Every year we get asked by so many members of the public 'where can we learn to do that?

"So, this year, we thought we'd hold four beginners' workshops in the week before and the weeks after this year's event."

THe four different workshops will cover the four different types of footwork used in the dance - single time, six beat, eight beat and lindy charleston.

THe lessons can be taken in sequence or can be dipped into depending on the participants' availability.

Chichester Lindy Hoppers' co-founder, Mark Whale, said: "Swing dancing is such a fun way to learn something new, meet people, keep fit and have fun.

"THere's a real scene now in the south coast and we wanted to offer a workshop specifically for those who have never danced a step and wanted to really breakdown the foundations of the dance from scratch."

THe workshops start at 2.30pm-5pm tomorrow and continue at the same times on September 15 and October 6 and 20 at the New Park Centre in Chichester.

Partners are not needed by those who go along but booking a space in advance is essential. Email: chichesterLH@gmail.com or visit: chichesterlindyhoppers.co.uk for more details.

A CHANCE to take in sumptuous views across the South Downs is being offered by a Chichester-based charity next month.

CancerWise is staging its first 20km walk through the national park to raise money for its work supporting those with cancer and their families.

THe Walk 2 B CancerWise is being held on September 29 and will start at 9am from Goodwood.

A spokesman said: "Starting from Goodwood Racecourse, this circular walk follows a section of the South Downs, taking in picturesque scenery, pictured above, and amazing views en route."

THe walk is being organised by a specialist company which offers inspiring outdoor experiences in the UK. THe entry fee is £31 for adults and £11 for under16s and those who take part will be expected to raise at least £50 in sponsorship for CancerWise.

Well-behaved dogs will also be able to join in.

Sir, I enjoyed your article about Kiddicraft bricks (August 17), about Janice Parsons pictured above.

I had a set when I was about six and I am 75 now!

THe toy is not totally forgotten because there is a group dedicated to enjoying this and other building toys.

It is called THe Bayko Collectors' Club and its website is: baykocollectorsclub.co.uk Although it started focused primarily on Bayko, it includes lot of other products

CancerWiseRocks will also be hidden along the route.

THese are rocks or pebbles which have been drawn on or painted.

Walkers who find them will be able to enter a prize draw at the end of the walk to win a bike donated by Spokes Cycles in Littlehampton.

Two three-month passes to Nuffield Health and Fitness in Chichester can also be won.

Places on the walk can be booked at: patadventures.com or phone Kirstie at 01403 788994.

CancerWise offers a range of services such as counselling, complementary therapies, art therapy and social events.

Its drop-in centre helps clients, who can be isolated after they have been diagnosed with cancer, to build strong and lasting relationships with the staff and other clients.

"Our aim is to help people live as well as possible with the impact of cancer, improve quality of life and wellbeing," added the spokesman.

such as Bricklayer, Minibrix, Arkitex, Better Builda, Lott's Bricks and even Meccano.

THe group publishes a quarterly magazine and has regular meetings at Lane End near High Wycombe, HP14 3EY. THe next meeting is on September 2.

I had a Bayko set after the Kiddicraft and was really too old for Lego but I did 'help' my younger brothers with their models.

Anthony Parker Baytree Close Chichester

MASTERCHEF 2018 champion Kenny Tutt visited Chichester yesterday to show families how to stop binning £20 of food every month.

Kenny delivered a culinary masterclass on Chichester Cathedral Green from 11am to 3pm which focused on loving leftovers by turning food which might have been wasted into delicious dishes.

His visit - along with another to Crawley on September 6 - was organised by the West Sussex Waste Partnership to reduce the mountain of meals which are being needlessly thrown away.

He said: "THere are so many great things you can do with leftovers from vibrant curries to beautiful casseroles or soups, but often people just need a few pointers to get them started.

"I'm hoping that the events...will kick start a whole new ethos across our county to stop people wasting valuable money on food that ultimately ends up in the bin."

In West Sussex, food waste makes up nearly a third of the average rubbish bin. THis is equal to nearly 20 rubbish trucks of food being thrown away daily.

THe waste partnership's Fight Against Food Waste initiative - wastepreventionwestsussex.co.uk - is aimed at encouraging residents to find out how they can reduce that waste.

In the county, 70 per cent of food waste could have been eaten at home before it was thrown away. Almost half of it is just not eaten or cooked in time and a quarter is rejected because too much has been cooked or prepared.

West Sussex County Council's cabinet member for environment, Cllr Debbie Kennard, said it wanted to stop the situation by urging residents to reduce, reuse and recyle where it was possible.

"It's hard to believe how much of the food we buy is wasted and that there are a lot of steps we could take to prevent so much of it going in the bin - like prepping and freezing food we aren't going to use and shopping smarter so we only buy the things we need," she said.

"It has become more apparent that something needs to be done and we're hoping that our Fight Against Food Waste campaign will stop people from automatically throwing food waste in the bin and will encourage our residents to think before they throw."

THe West Sussex Waste Partnership combines all the county's local authorities with the aim of working effectively together.

NATIONAL developer Wates Residential has launched a twoweek Building Futures construction training course, pictured above, covering Bognor Regis and Littlehampton.

Jobseekers interested in pursuing a career in construction or residential building are encouraged to register their interest in gaining a career kick-start by contacting Irina Simrok on 07837 322329 or irina.simrok@ixionholdings.com THe programme is part of the company's commitment to providing training and job opportunities across the country.

During the two-week course, participants will be given the chance to visit active construction sites, gain training in key construction and employability skills and work towards achieving their Construction Skills Certification Scheme card.

THey will also gain a Level 1 award in health and safety in a construction environment to help open routes to a job or further training on live sites.

Paul Nicholls, the managing director of Wates Residential South, said: "One of the most rewarding things about our Building Futures programme is that we are able to provide sustainable training and employment opportunities for local people as well as offering an insight into how the house building industry operates and the many employment opportunities on offer.

"We look forward to working alongside participants on this course, starting next month."

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Queen visits to Chichester over the years

By Amanda Rogan, learning officer at the Novium Museum IN THIS article we take a look back at visits made to the Chichester District by a reigning Queen since Queen Victoria.

In 1842, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visited THe Swan Inn (now Natwest on East Street) on their way to Portsmouth. Large crowds gathered to welcome the royal couple, who acknowledged the cheering crowd from the Inn’s balcony.

THis event was featured in Queen Victoria’s Journal on 28th February 1842 when she recorded “We next changed horses at Chichester, where we got out for a moment… [we visited] the Inn, where we stepped out on to the balcony and were loudly cheered.”

Queen Alexandra (wife of Edward VII) visited Goodwood many times with her husband who was a regular guest until his death in 1910. THe couple would arrive by train and would stay at Goodwood House. THey also had their own Royal Boxes at Goodwood

Racecourse which were connected by an underground passage.

In 1924, Queen Mary (wife of King George V) visited the Shippams factory on East Street.

THe company had just expanded its premises and the Queen was invited to inspect the new site. As a souvenir of her visit, Queen Mary left with miniature jars of paste, to be placed in her famous Royal dolls' house.

A few years later, the King and Queen spent an extended time in Bognor Regis whilst the king recovered from ill health. Queen Mary was seen around the district attending services in local churches, shopping and browsing for antiques in Chichester. It was after the extended visit of King George that ‘Regis’ (meaning "of the King”) was added to the name of the town.

THroughout the Second World War Queen Elizabeth (Wife of George VI) regularly visited children that had been evacuated. In

Her first official visit to the area came in 1956 when, along with Prince Philip, she inspected a military guard of honour in Priory Park and had a viewing of the Guildhall.

f Policemen hold back crowds during the visit of the Queen, 1939 f Queen Elizabeth visits the Guildhall, 1956

f Queen Mary visiting Shippams, 1924

December 1939, she visited West Sussex to meet some of the evacuated children and the families that had taken them in.

Our current reigning Monarch has visited Chichester several times.

Due to her love of racing, Her Majesty the Queen has frequently visited Goodwood, starting back in the 1950s. Her majesty often pairs these visits with trips elsewhere in the district and in the past these have included Chichester Festival THeatre, Chichester Cathedral and Cowdray Park.

THe latter gave the opportunity over the years to watch His Royal Highness THe Duke of Edinburgh play Polo.

Her first official visit to the area came in 1956 when, along with Prince Philip, she inspected a military guard of honour in Priory Park and had a viewing of the Guildhall. THe streets were decorated for the occasion, and thousands of people turned out to see her.

She also attended Chichester Cathedral, to dedicate the Sailors’ Chapel which commemorates those that were killed during the Second World War but have no known grave.

In her role as Colonel-in-Chief of the Corps

of the Royal Military Police (RMP), a role she has held since her jubilee year in 1977, the Queen visited Roussillon Barracks many times as it was home to the RMP training centre.

During her visit in March 1978 to celebrate the Centenary of the formation of the RMP, the Queen inspected the barracks and was then invited to lunch. When Her Majesty THe Queen departed Roussillon Barracks on this occasion she was escorted by the Mounted Troop.

In March 1986 the Queen was accompanied

by His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, to the Maundy Service at Chichester Cathedral. Every Maundy THursday (THe THursday before Easter), the Queen visits a different cathedral across the UK to distribute special Maundy money to local pensioners in recognition for their contribution to community and to the church. Her Majesty distributed 60 Maundy coins to men and women from Chichester.

Her Majesty the Queen most recently visited Chichester, including a stop at Chichester Festival THeatre just last year, a visit that was met with much excitement and ceremony.

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By Sylvia Endacott

Bersted's present hides its hidden history Area is known as being one of the principal villages of the district ACCORDING to the 1807 guide named, ‘The Origin & description of Bognor or Hothamton and an account of some adjacent villages', South Berstead (note the spelling) is: “A village to the north of Bognor, at the distance of about a mile.

"Two ways conduct to it; one is a pathway that crosses the fields in a direct line from the Post office; the other is the high road that passes by the Crescent, but pedestrians would prefer the latter.”

THe description continues, “Berstead was a well-known village, and in some degree of repute when Bognor was still in embryo; and prior to the birth of that place was reckoned among the principal villages of the district.”

THe history of this area consists of St Mary Magdalene Church in South Bersted, which is of course one of the oldest in the area.

THerefore it did not really take into consideration the church at the entrance to the area, that of the Parish Church of the Holy Cross, which is almost hidden at the junction of Chichester Road and North Bersted Street.

A diverse church, that outwardly has an old and drab appearance, was dedicated in 1884.

THe original spire of this church was removed in 1979 but the surprise is the interior, which is a remarkably modern church, which has a very active congregation.

Other aspects of Bersted are ‘coloured’ by their location such as a busy roundabout, but colourful is the correct description of the Royal Oak public house, which was not without much controversy when it was painted red in 1984.

It is alleged that there has been a building on this site since Elizabethan times. It is a listed building and still retains much of its historic appeal since the first recorded publican in 1842. It is believed that at one time Sir Richard Hotham, Bognor’s founder, owned it.

Richard Sharpe, who succeeded in making his public house known countrywide, was connected with another pub in the area. THe Sharpe family were publicans of the Rising Sun on the Chichester Road from 1895 until 1933 and it was during this period that it became renowned for the displays that were produced by the attachment of postage stamps over the walls, ceilings and even furniture.

It was a bet that started the act of making pictures with stamps and the craze just grew, in line with the number of visitors that started to arrive. THere were even special coach trips to see 'THe Stamp House' as it was known for a time.

When driving around this area, it is very easy to forget that it was originally two small

Berstead was a well known village and in some degree of repute when Bognor was still in embryo

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villages, on the outskirts of Bognor, but sadly like many small communities they have lost much of their identity with the expansion of housing, roads and the erosion of the fields and open spaces that was once enjoyed by the villagers.

As recently as 1920 North Bersted was surrounded completely by open fields. THe village of North Bersted has a number of links with the past, such as Chalcraft Lane, as the word Chalcraft is a derivation of a Saxon word meaning calves croft. THe area known as Rookery Farm was originally believed to have links with smuggling.

THe need for housing and employment drives developers to move to the ‘outskirts’ of a town or village until eventually each separate community is joined into seemingly one community, with no visible boundaries.

In the 1930s, one of the largest developments was that of the Newtown Estate, with its distinctive fish and chip shop on the corner of the shops on the bend in North Bersted.

How this estate must have dominated the area when it was built by Neal’s the Builder.

It must have been quite a shock with the number of houses and also the influx of so many people into the area at that time.

Gradually, over the years the growth of housing has crept over the area with new housing and of course the industrial estates based around the Durban Road area.

One of the major activities in this area, was that of the airfield, first in the 1930s when there were air shows put on by Sir Alan Cobham. Later in the Second World War there was of course the Bognor Regis Advanced Landing Ground, with more than 100 aircraft

and about 2,000 airmen, many of whom were Norwegians in an area where today there are plans for even more houses.

Previous articles on this area have given us some very descriptive prose on the developments taking place. One in 1973 refers to ‘Horrible Bognor, not content with ruining itself, has all but put paid to the Bersteds now, pouring inexorable and glue-like with its shapeless blobs of bungaloid developments'.

Another report, in 1978, began with the comment that ‘golden wild mustard fringes part of the A259 road between Chichester and Bognor in a landscape as flat as a bowling green and happily there seem to be no hideous gipsy encampments this summer'.

THe report continues from the road junction next to the Royal Oak remarking that, ‘this is where suburbia starts, a nondescript hotchpotch of bungalows and semis and some more pretentious houses, giving no indication at all that the English Channel lies before you only a mile and a half ahead'.

I am sure that the owners of the premises to which the writer was referring would not appreciate some of these descriptions.

THe area of course is changing considerably not only with the new houses at North Bersted, but also with the addition of the road that provides a bypass to the town, direct over to Felpham.

THe road to Felpham of course saw the construction of the newest bridge in the town – who can remember the lorries arriving in the town with the long structures for this road?

THis new road is increasingly becoming busy alongside the older routes as the number of homes continue to increase.

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Volunteer Speaker/Ambassador – The Children’s Society The Children’s Society was formed in 1881 by a Sunday school teacher called Edward Rudolf. Whilst their vision remains the same ‘A world where children are free from disadvantage’, the actual work they do is constantly changing. As a result, they need speakers to go and talk in a variety of settings to make sure people are up-to-date on the work, thanked for their support and encouraged to support them, not just through fundraising, but also

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Shop/Reception – Tangmere Military Aviation Museum Tangmere Military Aviation Museum is an aviation museum showing how a leading RAF station functioned and worked from 1918 to 1970. This includes the aircraft, artefacts and facts about the people serving the many squadrons based here. The museum exists to conserve and exhibit the history of Tangmere airfield, its satellite airfields, and their relationship with military aviation. It aims to promote the public understanding of the role and achievements of the people involved with military aviation and to preserve our heritage for the benefit and education of future generations. They are looking for volunteers to help in their reception and shop; taking entry fees from visitors, giving directions and selling any of the 200 related aviation gifts with computerised tills.

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Middleton look to end season on a PostSport high after four consecutive defeats MIDDLETON'S disappointing Sussex Premier season comes to a close tomorrow as they welcome bottom-side Ifield to Sea Lane (11.30am).

Sean Heather's side are set to end the campaign just one place above the dropzone as too often they have come up short in their pursuit of victory.

Defeat last weekend at Horsham summed up the season so far as even a century from the skipper was unable to prevent a seven wicket defeat to the hosts.

It was Middleton's fourth consecutive loss and their tenth out of 17 league matches.

Tomorrow's match against the alreadyrelegated Ifield is a chance to put those demons to rest and end the campaign on a positive note.

Key to their chances will be Heather who scored 107 and put on 132 with overseas player Mahesh Rawat (77) in a score of 2525 against Horsham. But the hosts were rarely troubled in reaching the total, scoring the winning runs with 10 overs to spare.

In Division Two, both Bognor Regis and Chichester Priory Park will be looking to end their season on a high.

Both sides have struggled in recent weeks and, even though their league status is secured for another season,Bognor know that victory over bottom-side Bexhill tomorrow (12pm) could lift them into sixth, above Chi. THe Regis Oval side will have to overturn a run of three consecutive losses which was continued at Lindfield last weekend.

Joel Baker (35) top-scored for Ryan Maskell's side as they were bowled out for just 135. THe home side overhauled the score with eight wickets still in hand.

Meanwhile Priory Park welcome promotion-chasing St James' Montefiore to Goodwood tomorrow (12pm) off the back of a heavy 86-run loss to Billingshurst.

In Division THree West, Pagham can still secure a top-three finish - but they will need to arrest a slump in form which has seen them taste defeat in their last three games.

Stuart Hanks' side, who are fifth, head to third-placed Stirlands knowing that a win could propel them up the table.

Pagham suffered a very close two-wicket loss to Steyning last time out as a score of 165 all out was not enough. Rico Webb (3-30) was the pick of the Pagham bowlers.

DARTS: Friary Z's Lee Franklin has lifted the Bognor Summer Darts Secretaries trophy for the fourth time.

He defeated Claremont's Ian Hackett in two legs to take the crown in an excellent evening of competition at Newtown Sports Club.

THirteen players took part in the contest. Franklin laid a marker down early on when he threw two 180s in sweeping aside Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club) and Tony Phillips (Hunston Hares) en route to the final.

THere he played Hackett in what was a repeat of the 2015 final.

Franklin started by winning the bullseye, and started with 81 followed by two tons.

Two large scores later and Franklin was on his double and, with Hackett left with 130, Franklin wasn't giving him any chances and hit the double.

THe second leg saw Hackett, pictured below left, get the better start, but Franklin hit a ton to catch up.

f Pagham head to Stirlands with third in their sights

Hackett then replied with 140 to get the lead back, and eventually leave himself 56. Franklin hit 98 in reply to also leave 56, but Hackett blew his chance for the leg by busting his score.

After both players missed the out, Franklin hit the double to take the leg and match, becoming the Summer Secretaries Champion once again.

In the captain's competition, Gary Blackwood (Legends), pictured below right, also sealed his fourth crown, defeating Dave Bourne (Aldwick Legion) in what was a repeat of the 2013 final.

Blackwood took the first leg in just 14 darts with scores of 140, 120 and 125.

He didn't look back in the second with double top to take the crown again.

f Middleton end the Sussex Premier season at home to bottom-side Ifield looking to win their first match in five

Tone Zone tame a tough Arundel 10k

f The Tone Zone squad which tackled the Arundel 10k

TONE Zone's Jack Penfold led a cohort of Tone Zone runners home as a small contingent completed the Arundel 10k.

About 20 runners from the Bognor Regisbased club took part in the event, which saw runners navigate the medieval castle before circling the Duke of Norfolk's estate.

THe tough race delivered some good times for those in blue and orange vests.

And with tough tests to come in the shape of the Littlehampton 10k, Chichester Half and Brighton 10k, there will be plenty of opportunity for members to better their efforts in the coming weeks.

THe Arundel race saw runners run around the town and through the castle, before taking on the two-mile steady climb to the turning point in the race.

From there, it was a jog down towards Swanbourne Lake before turning back into the castle grounds and finishing in the town.

Leading the Tone Zone cohort home was Jack Penfold who completed the hill course in

41 minutes 6 seconds (41:06).

Next was Juliet Stallard who picked up more awards, claiming second in her age category and third lady home, finishing in 42:49.

Simon Hunt was next crossing the line in 44:55 closely followed by Daryl Fairbrother in 45:12.

A flurry of runners then came in quick succession as Duncan Stephenson-Gill (46:04), Anne Kari Enes (46:30) and Michael Manwill (46:48) all finished in 46 minutes.

Enes was also first in her age category.

Josey Faggetter was the third lady home for the club and finished just under the 50 minute mark.

Andy Miles, Martin Playford and Peter Ramsdale all achieved a sub 53 minute time while Vicky Cooper, Ben Anderson and Zoe Heremes all finished around the hour mark, followed by Stuart THomson and David Cornell in 1:01. Sarah Ashbery, Lisa Broad and Sue Hayward, in their first year of running for the club, all finished the race under 1:15.

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SHORT MAT BOWLS: Infinity's Jack Rollings sealed some much-deserved silverware in a national competition featuring nearly 200 players from 11 different countries.

Rollings was part of a team of four from the Boxgrove-based club to travel to Chelmsford in Essex for the Short Mat Players Tour UK Open.

After finishing third in his group, Rollings progressed through to the Plate Competition which he won to ensure he returned to the south coast with a glittering sliver trophy.

Chris Page finished sixth in his very difficult group but ended runner up in THe Shield Competition.

Charlotte Rollings, Jack's sister, finished fourth in her group with Robin Armstrong finishing second in his group.

THe only other West Sussex player to play was Daniel Butler from Comptons, Horsham. He finished fourth in his group, making it an excellent showing from everyone involved.

THe team start their roll-up season next Tuesday at 7.30pm at Boxgrove Village Hall.

Anyone who wants to try the accessible indoor sport is welcome to come along.

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Free-scoring Chi lead the way after winning four from five

f Chi's opener is away at Westcombe Park

Capital awaits Colley's Blues CHICHESTER RFC are set to turn to youth as director of rugby Paul Colley predicts a tough season ahead for the Blues.

After weeks of behind-thescenes preparations, Chi's first XV are set to get their London One campaign underway tomorrow with a trip to Westcombe Park (3pm).

After a good fourth place finish last time out, Blues will be looking to challenge at the right end of the table for the second consecutive season.

But, with last year's runners up Medway and Havant strengthening, plus Sussex rivals Brighton and Hove both posing a challenge, Chi will need to hit the ground running to match last season's performance.

Colley has confirmed that Blues will be led once again

by Scott Ashley, who will be supported in the coaching ranks by Mark Norton (attack) and Danny Gray (skills).

But Neil McGovern has joined from Brighton to beef up the defence - with Colley hoping he can help bring on some of the young players in the Colts set-up.

Colley said: "When I heard, that after a very successful

period with Brighton RFC, Neil had left the club I was very keen to bring him on board.

"One or two players have hung up their boots, so this season will be a chance to really push forward our youth development programme, bringing players through from the successful Colts teams of recent years.

"With this is mind we have asked the wise head of former chairman Keith Martin to stay with the Colts alongside myself."

Colley also announced that former Saracens, London Irish and Glasgow player Kieran Low will be returning to Oaklands Park in a coaching capacity.

Much of the work of the home-grown Chi player will be with the Colts, though he will also advise the seniors.

Colley said: "Kieran had a very successful professional rugby career.

"He played through the England age groups at U18 and U20 and went on to achieve full international status with Scotland.

"Having to retire early through injury Kieran is looking to put something back into the club he started with."

f Blues will turn to youth this season

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CHICHESTER City's unbeaten start to the SCFL Premier season rolls on as Miles Rutherford's side go into a week off sitting high and pretty in the league.

A 4-0 victory away at East Preston under the lights on Tuesday lifted them to the top of the table after winning four matches from five.

Goals from George Way, Scott Jones, Kieran Hartley and Connor Cody sealed the comprehensive victory against EP. THe three points puts Chi top, two points clear of second-place Pagham with a healthy goal difference of 13 after Chi have conceded just once in 450 minutes of football.

With other step five sides in FA Vase action this weekend, Chi have a week to put their feet up as last season's run to the last 16 of the non-league knockout competition gifted them a bye in the first round.

It is set to be a rare respite for City who are already eyeing up going deep in a number of competitions this term.

Last weekend saw Rutherford's side defeat fellow SCFL Premier side Broadbridge Heath in the second round of the Peter Bentley Cup, as Way and Dave Herbert scored in a 2-1 victory.

f City beat East Preston 4-0 on Tuesday

Pagham's cup run continues

PAGHAM will be eyeing up an FA Cup windfall after securing a plum home time in the first qualifying round.

THe Nyetimber Lane side defeated fellow SCFL Premier side Newhaven 2-0 away last weekend to secure a place in the next round of the competition.

Goals in each half from George Gaskin and Callum Overton secured the win for the Lions, who have also netted an extra £2,890 in prize money.

THe next round has gifted Pagham a home tie against Bostik Premier side Whitehawk on

September 8, a Brighton-based team from two divisions higher who they narrowly lost to just a few weeks ago in pre-season.

Reverse that result in a week's time and Lions will seal further prize money of £6,000 which will be a big cash boost to the step five club.

Perhaps exhausted from their cup exploits, the Lions were unable to break down a stubborn Arundel side on Bank Holiday Monday.

Despite the Mullets being reduced to ten men in the first half, Pagham spurned a

f Pagham were unable to break down Arundel

number of opportunities to take all three points.

THe draw leaves them second in the SCFL Premier, two points off leaders Chichester.

With no game tomorrow due to receiving a bye in the FA Vase, the Nyetimber Lane side can rest before a midweek match against league rivals East Preston in the second round of the Peter Bentley Cup (7.30pm).

In SCFL Division One, Selsey's surge up the table continued after the Blues chalked up two wins in the past week.

A 1-0 victory away at Steyning Town was followed by a 2-1 win at Littlehampton Town, Ryan Morey scored in both matches, with Joe Bennett the difference maker in midweek.

Next up for Selsey is an FA Vase tie at fellow SCFL Division One side Mile Oak tomorrow (3pm) before a trip to Premier outfit Crawley Down Gatwick in the Peter Bentley Cup on Tuesday (7.45pm).

Sidlesham are also in FA Vase action, heading to Combined Counties Division One side Bagshot tonight (7.45pm) in a match which is being staged at Fleet Town.

Sids made it two wins on the bounce with a 2-0 win at Worthing United last time out, thanks to goals from Ben Mepham and Sam Agostinelli.

In SCFL Division Two, Bosham boss Dennis Hughes is still looking for his first victory as the Robins welcome Worthing Town to Walton Lane tomorrow (3pm).

Confidence is sky high at Chi Ladies CHICHESTER City Ladies manager Aaron Smith believes there is more to come from his talented squad - despite the side starting the season with two wins out of two.

THe Green Army sit third in the FA Women's National South after a 3-0 win at Plymouth Argyle meant they have taken maximum points from their opening round of matches.

Next up is a League Cup derby against Portsmouth Ladies on Sunday (2pm) at Baffin Milton Rovers' PMC Stadium.

But Smith believes his side have nothing to fear against a side who have also made an unbeaten start to the season.

He said: “If you said to me at the start of the season we would come away with six points from the first two games I'd have snapped

your hand off.

“We have exceeded all expectations so far and we just want to keep enjoying ourselves and, hopefully, the results keep coming."

A first-half Molly Clark brace and an 84th minute goal from Helen Ogle secured the victory away at Plymouth.

Smith said: “We are all starting to understand this new formation and it’s exciting.

"I can assure you that there won't be many teams that travel to Plymouth and keep a clean sheet this season, so each and every one of our players deserves credit for this.

“It's early on and we aren't getting carried away. THe players are learning to trust our tactics and trust each other. THe confidence is high."

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f Brad Lethbridge celebrates scoring in the Rocks 3-3 draw at Lewes | Pics: Tommy McMillan

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Pearce urges unbeaten Rocks to cut out the defensive errors Next Game

KINGSTONIAN (H) Tomorrow, 3pm

BOGNOR boss Jack Pearce has warned his unbeaten side to tighten up at the back if they want to succeed in the Bostik Premier this season.

THe Rocks continued their impressive start to life back in step three by picking up two important points away from home over the bank holiday weekend.

A 1-1 draw at AFC Hornchurch was followed by sharing six goals with Sussex rivals Lewes which ensured Bognor sit fourth after taking nine points from their first five matches.

But, even with 18th-placed Kingstonian visiting Nyewood Lane tomorrow (3pm), Pearce believes there is more to come from his young side - particularly if they can cut out the errors at the back.

He said: "It's always busy the bank holiday time especially when both games are away.

"I always consider that, regardless of the level, a point away from home is not to be sneezed at. It means that we remain unbeaten. But obviously the quality of the goals is cause for concern. Scoring goals is the hardest thing to do in football so if you concede too many unnecessary goals then that makes things difficult."

THe Rocks experienced two very different draws in the packed Bank Holiday schedule.

At Hornchurch on Saturday, Bognor had the better chances in the first half and took a deserved lead when Dan Smith's header

crossed the line after a defensive mix-up.

THe home side equalised just after the break when the Rocks were unable to clear after a defensive melee.

Despite having chances to win the match, Bognor came up short - and Pearce made clear he was upset at the performance by addressing the players on the pitch after the match.

Monday's match saw the Rocks show more fight - coming from behind three times to seal a point in front of more than 800 at THe Dripping Pan. Harvey Whyte, Jimmy Muitt and a 30-yard volley from Brad Lethbridge secured a share of the spoils for Pearce's side.

THat was achieved without Keaton Wood, who was injured in the warm-up before the Hornchurch match; Dan Smith, who was recalled by Portsmouth for a one-off friendly; and keeper Dan Lincoln, who was playing in a Minor Counties cricket semi final.

THe latter two are set to return for tomorrow's match against Kingstonian.

Pearce said: "You only have to look at last weekend's results to see that everyone in this division can beat each other.

"No one is likely to run away with it as we do not have a Billericay in the league. Instead, we have a lot of teams who are all within 20 per cent of each other. If we play to our full potential, then I believe we will create more chances than them which gives us a chance."

Dan's back - but for how long?

HE'S THE Rocks' form man in front of goal.

And, despite his tender years, Dan Smith is very much a man in demand.

THe on-loan Portsmouth striker has bagged four goals in his four appearances for Bognor so far this term.

And that form is turning heads at Fratton Park as they remain clued in to how the 19-year-old number nine is performing in the rough and tumble of non-league football.

Portsmouth's interest in their young starlet was underlined on bank holiday Monday when Smith was recalled for a behind-closeddoors friendly with Swindon Town - meaning he missed Bognor's 3-3 draw with Lewes.

Despite the youngster bagging a goal for Pompey in the 3-1 win, Rocks manager Jack Pearce confirmed Smith was back in contention for this weekend's match although he warned he could miss further games in the future.

Pearce said: "It's one of the things you have to accept with loan players and we have to accept that they want to keep him involved.

"It is a shame for us and in a perfect world we would have our own players but we don’t.

"We are just grateful we have a player of his quality available to us."

f Dan Smith scores against AFC Hornchurch

IT'S BEEN a busy couple of weeks since I last wrote this column.

During that time, we have picked up five points from nine and we are fourth in the table. But it could have been so much more if we had avoided some silly mistakes at the back.

First up was the 3-0 win at home against Bishop's Stortford, a match in which I was awarded man of the match.

It's not something I get that often as it usually goes to those who score or the keeper so it was nice to get a bit of recognition at right back.

THe match was an interesting one as perhaps last season we may have lost it 1-0.

In games like that, it's all about not panicking.

If you do panic, then you end up making a silly decision which can cost the team a goal and then we are left chasing.

I think we showed that, if we are patient, we have good enough players who will end up scoring.

One of the things that we have been working on is trying to take the extra pass rather than simply shooting. With Jimmy, Brad and Dan up top too we have the players who are putting them away.

Dan I can’t talk enough about and he really will be some player if he continues developing.

I think it's easy to forget how young Brad is. He’s still only 17 and he really showed his quality in recent games. And when Jimmy's in form he really is unbelievable.

We followed up the home win with two away draws.

A point away from home is never a bad result but when you come up against the opposition and the goals you're conceding are all silly mistakes it's not easy to take.

THe goals we conceded at Lewes were horrendous but the good thing is that we're disappointed that we're not winning. THat shows that the

squad believes it should be challenging up the top, which is where we want to be.

THe Lewes match in particular was hard.

Not only was it a local derby but it took us a while to work them out as they had a strange shape. I think they will cause a lot of sides some problems this year because of that.

But once we worked them out, we caused them problems which is why it was frustrating their goals came from individual mistakes or long balls.

We had Brad to thank for the point. It was a great finish but I was more impressed with the way he won the ball.

It was a clearance and out of nothing he got his body between the ball and man which allowed him to let the ball come to him.

THe finish was then unbelievable. I could have tried that 15 times and 14 of them would have ended up miles high and wide.

We are now focused on Kingstonian tomorrow. I have played them a few times and they have always been a good side.

I think the important thing is that it is more about us and what we do.

We should be looking at what we can do rather than worrying about the opposition.

On the whole as a team, I think we are getting better definitely though we still have got a lot to do defensively.

In recent years we've had the presence of Sami El-Abd who was an enforcer.

He didn’t even need to kick the ball to have an impact on the match.

Just by shouting he organised, which is also something that players like Gary Charman and Dan Beck were able to do - run the game with their mouth.

THe teams that do well are the sides that concede the least so we need to work on that.

Harvey.

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