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Famous astronaut finally makes it back to Chichester with a visit to The Novium Museum

I'll be back to city, says Tim

BY KEVIN SMITH kevin.smith@sussexpost.co.uk ASTRONAUT Tim Peake has promised to return this year to accept the Freedom of Chichester.

Tim was given his formal invitation to the prestigious and rarely held ceremony during his first visit to his home city more than six months after his return from

space.

Councillor Peter Budge, Chichester's city mayor, presented the document, without a date, to Tim while he was at the Novium Museum to meet pupils from his two former schools.

"I hope your colleagues at the European Space Agency will be able to find a slot in your busy days before too long so you can come back to Chichester to accept our freedom," said Cllr Budge.

"Here's your invitation. Look after it and please come back."

He said Tim's achievements at being the first British-flagged astronaut in space were widely recognised.

"You have been an inspiration to young people, not just in this city, but worldwide."

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Tim said he was delighted to receive the Freedom and would definitely return to take it up the offer.

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ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk A GROUP which is campaigning for improvements to Chichester has criticised the local council's decision to request a re-run of the A27 consultation, fearing it puts the project at serious risk of an indefinite delay.

Chichester District Council agreed last week to ask the Secretary of State for a re-run of the consultation to include the two northern bypass options.

But Chichester Deserves Better, which is against a northern bypass option, said there were too many risks and feared the decision by the council meant the whole project could face serious delays.

Ben Kirk, from the group, said: "Those who have an ambition to create a northern bypass at any cost are now putting the residents of Chichester at risk of nothing being done for years.

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"Chichester will have lost its delivery slot. The online junction improvements to the A27 are something that Chichester cannot do without to support the growth in traffic including the local traffic load from the additional housing in the CDC Local Plan.

"The A27 project budget at its upper end is set at £250m and with the cheapest of the northern routes at £329m before compensation, it is clear to see that any northern routes would again be discounted as unviable and undeliverable.

"This project never has been about a new Chichester bypass - it has always been about an upgrade of the existing junctions.

"Public faith would be better addressed

by Highways England publishing the results of the public consultation and a preferred route.

"This would demonstrate that they have listened to the concerns of residents and have used these concerns to develop an online improvement scheme that is viable and achievable."

Man attacked while sleeping A HOMELESS man received head injuries when he was attacked in Chichester city centre.

Police are seeking witnesses to the attack which took place just after midnight on Sunday.

The 32-year old man was sleeping in the doorway of Gold Arts, a shop in East Street, just opposite Chichester Cross, when he was attacked.

He sustained head injuries for which he was treated at St Richards Hospital.

He was then discharged from the hospital later that day.

As a result of police enquiries, two men were arrested nearby soon afterwards and have been charged with causing grievous bodily harm to the victim.

Detective Constable Ali Hutchings

has appealed to the public to get in touch if they have any information.

"If you were in Chichester city centre around midnight on Saturday night into Sunday morning and saw anything of this incident, please contact us via 101@sussex.pnn.police. uk quoting serial 11 of 29/01."

Joshua Leggett, 21, a painter, of Adelaide Road, Chichester, and Lewis Zannella, 19, a kitchen worker, of Meadow Close, Lavant, appeared in custody at Crawley Magistrates Court on Monday.

They were both charged with grievous bodily harm with intent, and were committed for trial with an initial hearing at Portsmouth Crown Court on February 27. They are on court bail meanwhile.

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BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk A BRAVE doctor has had her locks shed by a television star in a fundraising drive for St Wilfrid's Hospice.

Bernadette Marnell, 56, decided to have her head shaved in support of her cancer patients and for all those who have suffered from the disease.

And it was Gogglebox star and hairdresser Stephen Webb who carried out the task in front of her family and friends.

Bernadette, from Ormonde Avenue in Chichester, has raised £7,000.

Speaking afterwards, she said: "I feel fine. I am absolutely overwhelmed at people's generosity. The most shocking thing has been the number of people who have had cancer themselves and have donated.

"The job has increasingly made me feel I don't do anything for anyone so I wanted to do something practical.

"It's worked because people have been so supportive. I've even got the rich and famous here!"

Bernadette made Stephen a special cake to say thank you.

She added: "Stephen is amazing. He's a lovely guy. I am so glad he likes the cake."

Stephen said: "I know people that have been affected by cancer. Bernadette was quite persuasive and I think her Irish charm won me over.

"Anything I can do to help raise a bit of money, I will. She is extremely brave but I think it suits her."

Bernadette donated her hair to The Little Princess Trust so it can be made into a wig.

To make a donation please visit give. everydayhero.com/uk/bernadette-shead-shave.

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PEOPLE can learn more about discounts and activities available for parents and carers thanks to a website.

The Local Offer website is launching a new series of webinars to support parents and carers of young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) from the comfort of their own home.

The first webinars will be onehour workshops focussing on how to use the Local Offer website, a SEND discount card, and Short Breaks.

If the trial is a success, further webinars will be released throughout the year looking at other support services for children and young people with SEND. Stephen Hillier, West Sussex County Council’s Cabinet Member for Children – Start of Life, said: “This is an exciting approach to enable online learning and sharing which we hope will build on parents’, carers’ and professionals’ current knowledge and give them the opportunity to have their questions answered by experts."

The first webinars will take place on February 10, from 10am to 11am, February 13, from 1pm to 2pm, and March 7, from 7.30pm to 8.30pm.

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` Plan for further homes in Pagham OUTLINE plans for 300 more homes in Pagham have been revealed by developers.

Hallam Land Management wants to develop farmland north of Hook Lane with the major estate.

THe company has asked Arun District Council to back the principle of residential development on the site for the housing. It also wants an 80-bed care home, and a two-form entry primary school among up to 4,000sq m of non-residential uses such as clinics and day centres on the 17.5hectare site.

A statement by Owen Jones, the company's planning agent, says: "Houses will range from two to five bedrooms and will include both shared ownership and rented accommodation."

A two-form entry school has been proposed in response to a request from the local education authority.

If the authority decides to build the school, the houses will total 230. If not, the number will reach 300.

Harbour Road resident Steve Paige was one of the first to object to the scheme.

He has told Arun: "THis is agricultural land and should be retained as such since good land for agriculture is vital in today's world.

"THere aren't many jobs around here so the extra people will have to travel for work.

"Given that the roads are very busy as it is today, the additional vehicles will mean chaos and delays. THis will become far too dangerous.

"Plus the fact that Hook Lane and field have been known to flood."

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Pagham council objects to homes DETAILED objections are being lined up by Pagham's councillors to a plan for hundreds of homes.

THe parish council members are compiling their official protest to the scheme by Taylor Wimpey for land north of Sefter Road.

THey agreed at their planning committee meeting on Tuesday to object to the intended scheme but will decide the specific reasons later this month.

THe housebuilder has asked for outline planning approval for up to 250 homes, a replacement Scout hut and land for a 210-pupil primary school.

Parish council chairman Cllr Ray Radmall said: “THe atmosphere in Pagham is becoming quite toxic to these large developments.

“We see no community benefits. We see no economic benefits. We see plenty of things which are of serious impact to the community.”

THe scheme is one of three large-scale housing proposals, which total 950 dwellings, submitted by developers to Arun District Council.

Pagham Parish Council's view - backed by 320 letters of objection by Tuesday - will be considered by Arun.

“We will be submitting a satisfactory, very well thought out professional objection. THat will be the same for all three sites," said Cllr Radmall.

He warned the amount of housing in the Taylor Wimpey scheme was likely to rise because Arun would want the land earmarked for the school to become housing if the local education authority decided against building one.

“THe numbers are likely to change because Arun foresee the scenario that, if schools are not needed by the local education authority, this will be supplemented by significantly more housing," said Cllr Radmall.

Committee member Cllr Phil Higson said the housing would damage the area's two biggest industries - farming and tourism.

“I certainly don't see this as being a benefit to tourism,” he said. “When you approach Pagham, you will see miles and miles of new houses and not the farmland and the little village, quaint atmosphere we have at the moment.”

THe Taylor Wimpey proposal involves 13.3 hectares of land. David Scane, an assistant director at the company's PR consultancy, Curtin and Company, told the committee many of the proposed houses would be affordable properties and the company would also build a hut for the 1st Aldwick and Pagham Sea Scouts.

A quarter of the site would be left as public open space and a play area provided. Flood protection would be created for a one in 100 year storm.

“We do appreciate we are one of many developers coming to speak to you and many things are being offered by other developers as well,” he said.

Alan Privett, of the PAGAM action group, said the plans were very complex for residents to understand. "People are being asked to look through documents such as the transport assessment which is 729 pages long. I have been working until midnight/1am going through them – and more documents are arriving all the time.”

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More housing campaigners join protests against estates MORE than 100 further protesters have signed up to the campaign against more housing in Pagham.

THe third coffee morning and letterwriting session held by the PAGAM group attracted the biggest attendance of the series.

Last Saturday's event was held just after a third major housing scheme for the parish was formally revealed. THis takes the number of homes proposed to be built on three sites in the area to 950 as well as 130 already approved.

Gill Homer, one of PAGAM's founders, said: "We are determined to carry on. Today has been very

productive. People have been so much more knowledgeable about what it is going on than they have in the past."

THose who went along to Pagham United Reformed Church included Swandene resident Gill Montgomery.

THe 72-year-old has lived in Pagham for three years. She said: "I lived in Chichester when it flooded and I know how much water will be diverted down the Pagham Rife if that happens again.

"THere have been so many floods in recent winters around the country that it has always been shown to be a stupid idea to build houses where they are at risk like that."

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Surprise visit from Tim is a dream come true for pupils Continued from page 1 But, towards the end of the year, I am definitely more likely to come back."

Cllr Budge also presented Tim with a lapel badge of Chichester's crest which the astronaut promply put on and proudly wore.

The chairman of Chichester District Council, Cllr Elizabeth Hamilton, told Tim: "You have given us a real insight into your time in space and you have given the young people here something they are never going to forget."

She presented him with a miniature replica of Chichester's famous Cross which she hoped he would be able to take on his next journey into space.

As part of his visit, Tim spent time with 50 children from his former schools.

His answers to their host of questions gave an unparalleled insight into life 400kms above Earth.

Tim spent six months aboard the International Space Station as the first British-flagged astronaut.

He said: "Coming back on Earth is really tough on the body. But going into space sees your body have a really good time because of the microgravity. You feel liberated. Your muscles don't need to work. It takes about two weeks to get used to it. It's like learning to play tennis or to skateboard. There's a learning curve until you get used to it.

"When you land, your heart is too small, your blood pressure is too low and

you don't have enough blood in your body. If you got up straight out of the spacecraft after you landed, you would collapse."

Tim spent about two hours at the museum last Friday. It was his visit back to his home city since he landed last summer and he was about to look around the museum's exhibition about his interstellar exploits His lift ride to the exhibition on the first floor saw him joined by a group of pupils from Westbourne Primary School and Chichester High School of Boys.

Among them was Westbourne's Jack Ratcliffe, 11. He said: "It was amazing to be in the same lift as Tim Peake. I was standing right next to him.

"I told him that it couldn't believe I was next to him and he laughed when I said it. " Chichester High School A-level student Jasper McGarry, 17, is following in Tim's footsteps as a member of the school's Combined Cadet Force. He is a corporal in its air force section.

"Tim was a really friendly guy. It was nice to speak to him when we were in the lift," he said. "He asked me about the cadet force and asked me how the flying was at the moment.

"I love everything about being in the cadet force and I'm looking for a career in the RAF. "Tim proved that you can come from Chichester and be an astronaut and to never think something is impossible.

"But it's a one in a million chance and I'm not sure I would get that."

Tim, 44, grew up in Westbourne during the USA Space Shuttle programme and left school to spend 18 years in the RAF. His finishing rank was Major and his time as a serviceman ended just as the European Space Agency changed its policy to make it possible for its member nations to send someone into space.

He became an astronaut in 2009 and spent 30 months training from May 2013 before he boarded a Soyuz spacecraft to travel to the International Space Station.

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ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk THREE people from a Selsey-based law firm have been sent to prison after being found guilty of fraud.

A solicitor, a legal executive and an associate were convicted following a nine week trial at Southwark Crown Court. They were found guilty of the embezzlement of almost £700,000 of client funds over a seven year period.

Emma Coates, 47, of no fixed abode, but formally of Selsey, was sentenced to six years after being found guilty of two counts of fraud by abuse of position.

Between December 2008 and November 2011 when employed as a legal executive at CK Solicitors, Coates made a series of transfers from the firm's client accounts to her own.

Following an intervention by the Solicitor Regulatory Authority (SRA), CK Solicitors was closed in 2011. Coates went on to establish Coates & Co and was able to defraud clients and steal funds coming into her possession when acting as an executor for local Selsey residents.

Coates used client money to buy a hot tub, a Range Rover and a holiday to Barbados. She regularly attended horse races at Cheltenham and Goodwood, and purchased a series of properties.

Simon Kenny, 60, of Tudor Avenue, St Leonards, was sentenced to six years after being found guilty of two counts of fraud by abuse of his position.

The offences took place between January 2007 and May 2011 while he was the principal solicitor at CK Solicitors as well as a district judge. Kenny was convicted in respect of transferring client money to cover the money they had

drawn from the firm.

The firm's accountant, Robert Foskett, realised that he had become unwittingly involved in the fraud and took his own life, naming Kenny in his suicide note.

Stephen Hiseman, 60, from Morzine in the French Alps, was sentenced to two and a half years after being found guilty of two counts of fraud while acting as a freelance legal consultant associated to CK Solicitors.

Hiseman, a long standing friend of Kenny, became involved in the transfer of £60,000 of client money which was diverted to his own foreign bank account. He earlier obtained £5,000 from a client by abusing his position and misrepresenting the outcome of a debt settlement.

Dectective Constable Nikki Thiim of Sussex Police Economic Crime Unit said: "This was a complex investigation which was delayed in coming to court due to procedural issues brought about by one of the defendants.

"These convictions have exposed the deceit and greed of a group of individuals who have consistently denied exploiting the trust placed in them by members of the public, and the theft of almost £1m.

"The court heard how their deception not only led to victims losing thousands of pounds but that Kenny's action had directly contributed to Mr Foskett tragically taking his own life.

"The fraud caused property transactions to fail, the theft of family inheritances and the dissipation of child trust funds.”

Sussex Police will investigate the possibility of recovering assets held by the defendants under the Proceeds of Crime Act, so compensation might be returned to the victims.

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Looking after planet earth A GROUP of people gathered together to celebrate action being taken to combat climate change.

Around 70 people gathered, including representatives from West Sussex County Council, Transition Chichester, Christian Aid, Community Energy South and the local Green Party.

The event, set up to mark the first anniversary of the Paris Climate Change Agreement, was spearheaded by Green councillor Sarah Sharp.

She said: "I was delighted with the range and breadth of speakers and with the attendance.

"The West Sussex Environment and Climate Change Board ceased to exist in 2015 but feedback from this event has been most positive.

"Working in partnership and bringing people together is a sure fire way of bringing about the sort of positive change we need to see."

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British fighter took his own life, Kurdish sources said

BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk KURDISH sources have said the Chichester-born fighter who died while battling in Syria turned the gun on himself.

Speaking to the BBC, they said that 20-year-old Ryan Lock did so to avoid being taken prisoner by so-called Islamic State.

Ryan died on December 21 during a battle for the IS group's stronghold of Raqqa.

He had travelled to Syria last August and was volunteering with the Kurdish armed fighting forces, the YPG. The YPG told the BBC that "trace of a gunshot wound was found under the chin", which is a strong suggestion of suicide.

Sources have said Ryan was one of five fighters who came under siege by IS - also known as ISIS - in the village of Ja'bar.

They added that the group showed "considerable resistance" before they were killed.

Once the bodies had been retrieved, examinations took place.

That's when the gunshot wound was found.

Kurdish rights activist Mark Campbell, from KurdishQuestion.com, spoke to BBC South and said Ryan deserved the highest of military honours for his

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He said: "Ryan Lock may very well have turned his own gun upon himself rather than be taken prisoner by ISIS. "There are no words to describe the bravery required to take such an action.

"ISIS were robbed of a predictable macabre propaganda opportunity by Ryan's action.

"I personally believe he deserves the very highest of military honours for such outstanding bravery in the face of such a barbaric enemy."

Mr Lock, a chef, had told his friends and family that he was going on holiday to Turkey when he left last summer.

Earlier this week, his body was transported into Iraq in preparation to be flown back to the UK so his family can have his funeral.

In a statement released to the BBC, his father, Jon Plater, from Chichester, said: "Since we heard the devastating news of Ryan, it's been pretty tough, especially the difficulties surrounding the repatriation.

"We are grateful to the YPG for bringing him home."

Mr Lock's body had been in the hands of IS militants.

The volunteer, who attended Warblington School in Havant, became the third British man to die fighting alongside the Kurds against so-called Islamic State.

The Foreign Office continues to advise against all travel to Syria.

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Rubbish collections continue with deal f Celebrations at the new hospice outlet

Hospice opens furniture shop INITIAL customers to a new charity furniture outlet in North Bersted enjoyed a glass of fizz and canapes.

THe first people through the doors of the outlet opened by St Wilfrid's Hospice joined in the celebrations at the unit on the Chalcroft Nursery site.

Sandra Sedgwick, a vice-president of the hospice, officially cut the ribbon last Friday to launch the new venture.

THe spacious outlet at the Chalcraft Lane location sells a wide variety of quality donated furniture and home furnishings.

It also has a special clearance area for all types of goods.

Hospice chief executive Alison Moorey said: "We rely on support

from our community to enable us to provide the vital end of life care to patients in our community.

"So, it was great to see the queue of people outside waiting for the grand opening. THe new outlet has so much space. It's great to be able to offer such a large range of furniture for sale."

THe outlet replaces the hospice's previous furniture shop in the High Street in Bognor Regis.

THe new store is managed by Andy Mitchell and opens seven days a week, is easily accessible and has ample, free customer parking.

Chances to volunteer are available on 01243 837766 or by calling into the shop and chatting to Andy.

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WEEKLY bin collections around Bognor Regis will continue under a new multimillion pound contract.

THe three-year deal to handle rubbish and recycling, which began on Tuesday, has been awarded to Biffa.

THe contractor offered the most competitive bid to win the deal from Arun District Council.

THe value of the contract has not been revealed but Arun says it will save £400,000 compared to the previous arrangement - also by Biffa.

Improvements will see kerbside recycling of small waste electrical and electronic equipment and textiles phased in.

Street washing will begin in Bognor Regis High Street and an extended summer service will clear the foreshores for longer each year. Household recycling will continue every fortnight.

Cllr Paul Dendle, who is in charge of Arun's leisure and amenities services, said: "THe company is highly respected in its field and the new contract will deliver a top quality service for residents in the district while delivering substantial savings for the council. THe service they provide in the district is frequently praised by Arun residents and this new contract provides genuine value for money over the next three years."

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Did you see this man in the city?

AN E-FIT image of a man police would like to speak to has been released.

It follows two reported incidents of indecent exposure in Chichester.

The first incident happened at around 7pm on Wednesday, January 18, along the A285 St Pancras.

The victim, a 28-year-old woman, was walking past Woodies Wine Bar when she saw the suspect walking towards her.

He exposed himself before continuing to walk off towards the one-way system.

The suspect was described as white, aged between 20-24, and of slim build with short brown

hair and glasses.

The second incident happened at around 9.15am on Monday, January 23 where a man of a similar description was seen exposing himself in Bishops Palace Gardens.

Detective Constable Louise Clark said: "We would like to hear from anyone else who saw something suspicious on these days.

"Also, if you recognise the person in the image, then please get in touch."

Witnesses can report information online at sussexpolice.uk quoting reference 320 of 23/01.

Dog shot dead after sheep are frightened Trampoline park DISTRAUGHT dog owners looked on as a shepherd was forced to shoot their animal that was out of control and worrying a flock of sheep near Chichester.

The young Doberman bitch had been let off in a field at North Mundham shortly before dusk on Sunday, January 22, with the owners unaware that sheep were present.

They tried to get the dog to return and as the shepherd insisted that he must shoot the animal as it had apparently started to maul the sheep, police were called.

Officers persuaded the shepherd to hold off while a concerted effort was made to retrieve the dog, but it was in vain.

The shepherd was permitted to take a clear shot, which he did.

Sergeant Tom Carter (pictured) said: "This was desperately sad. The owners are a genuine, responsible couple and had not realised that sheep were in the field.

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"However, by the time that this became clear, the dog was out of control and would not respond to commands and couldn't be caught.

"Police officers attending reluctantly agreed to let the dog be shot after ensuring that it was safe to do so.

"The owners are obviously distraught, but accept that the action taken was necessary and proportionate to the threat that was posed.

"Although no sheep were killed, it will be a while before any effects might be noticed and the owners have agreed to pay compensation for any losses.

"We urge people to keep their dogs on a lead while they are walking in rural areas and around livestock.

"Posters will shortly be appearing at popular rural dog-walking locations around the county warning about the problems of sheep worrying, which sadly just don't seem to decrease.

"I do hope that people take notice and we won't have to see other owners experiencing such a sad event again."

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ready to hit city WORK is underway on West Sussex’s biggest trampoline park which is due to open later this month.

The 22,500 sq ft arena in Chichester is being developed by Flip Out which is the UK’s fastest growing trampoline park operator.

The Glenmore Business Park store is the second to be opened by entrepreneurs Richard and Ryan Wootton who opened Flip Out Southampton last July.

Along with a huge arena filled with interconnected trampolines, Flip Out Chichester offers customers a range of other fun ways to bounce.

The attraction features dodge ball, parkour for both adults and kids, slam ball, foam pits and a rock climbing wall.

Director of Flip Out Chichester, Richard Wootton, said: "We’re

excited about bringing this complete trampolining experience to Chichester.

"Flip Out will cater to all bouncers from beginners to experienced trampolinists.

"But there's more than just trampolines to keep visitors entertained with a ninja warrior course, amusement arcade and even a DJ booth including nightclub quality sound and lighting.

"There's also a soft-play area for the under-fives, free wi-fi and an upper level with Pizza Oven café."

Free customer parking will be available outside the venue.

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` New members wanted by choir ADDITIONAL singers are being sought by Pagham Community Choir.

THe choir began its new year recently and is looking for newcomers to join. Press officer Sue Leete said: "Bass and baritones would be particularly welcome to boost a small group within the choir.

"Tea, biscuits, a friendly chat and a healthy, professional singing workout - all for ÂŁ5 a session."

THe choir ended last year with a successful Christmas concert at which ÂŁ315 was raised for the save Pagham Beach and village campaign.

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Aldwick man jailed for child sex offences against boy

` School reunion FORMER school pupils in Bognor Regis have been invited to celebrate 50 years since they started lessons.

THe nostalgic get-together is for those who entered the doors of William Fletcher and Bognor Regis Grammar schools which became Bognor Regis Comprehensive School in September, 1966. It will take place between 7pm-11pm on April 29 at Newtown Social Club, Greencourt Drive, Bognor Regis.

One of the organisers, Bryan Gartside, said: "Come and join your fellow classmates and celebrate this wonderful milestone."

All those in the Class of '66 who would like to attend should respond via Facebook or contact Bryan on 07718 988111 or bryangartside@ rocketmail.com

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AN ALDWICK man has started an extended 15-year sentence after pleading guilty to sexual offences against a young boy and distributing an indecent photo of a child.

Sean Robert Williams, 27, unemployed, of Gossamer Lane, Aldwick, was sentenced for five oral rapes of a child under 13, five sexual assaults on the same boy, causing/ inciting the boy to engage in sexual activity and distributing an indecent internet photo of a child.

Recorder George Lawson-Rogers sentenced Williams at Brighton Crown Court to a ten-year custodial term, followed by a five-year extended term on release licence supervision.

Williams was also issued with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order severely restricting his access to children and will be a registered sex offender for life.

He pleaded not guilty to four charges of making indecent images and four charges of possessing extreme pornographic images.

THese charges were not proceeded with and the Recorder directed that they should lay on the court file pending any further court decision.

None of the making indecent images charges, or the indecent distribution offence of which Williams was convicted, related to the boy he offended against.

THe images were all taken from the internet and did not involve any local children.

Detective Constable Jo French said: "THe indecent photo offence occurred in 2015 and was reported to us by a concerned member of the public.

"As a result of our investigation into this offence, the sexual offences against the eight to 11-year-old boy, that occurred between 2011 and 2013, were discovered.

"We are pleased that the court has acknowledged the serious nature of the offending and that, if Williams is to be released within the 15-year period, he will first need to convince a parole board that he is no longer a significant risk to children.

"Sussex Police take reports of this nature very seriously and will investigate them thoroughly to bring offenders to justice wherever possible.

"If you have been a victim of sexual abuse, or if you have information relating to indecent images of children, you can always contact us via 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or by calling us on 101 and arranging to speak in confidence to experienced investigators."

More advice for victims and families can be found on the Sussex Police website at https://sussex.police.uk/ advice/protect-yourself-and-others/ child-protection.

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Students find out about life in a newsroom

by Kevin Smith kevin.smith@sussexpost.co.uk 01243 908506 ext 11

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HEADLINE deadlines were among the challenges faced by students at the biggest event of its kind at Felpham Community College.

More than 200 pupils took part in the Newsroom Bootcamp held by journalist and TV newsreader John Young.

He spent a complete day at the college last week passing on the skills needed to survive in the fast-paced environment and how making decisions, speaking up and meeting tight timescales would help them in their future careers.

Paul Darbyshire, the college's curriculum leader for business and vocational education, said: "THe students are working on various activities to do with employability skills in the media.

"THis is the first time we have done this type of event in terms of all the year group being involved."

Some 220 students in Year 9 took part in the day-long activities at the college.

"THis is letting the students know what makes the news and why it makes the news. It's first-hand experience from somebody who is a reporter and a newsreader," said Mr Darbsyhire.

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` Online referral launched to help anxiety patients PEOPLE living in Bognor Regis and Chichester who experience anxiety and depression can self-refer online for the first time.

THe boost to the Time to Talk service run by Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust is aimed at making it easier for everyone with the conditions to receive help.

Time to Talk is a friendly service which offers talking therapies for people who are struggling with pyschological issues.

People have been able to self-refer by phone since 2015 but some groups - like men and those from black, ethnic and minority groups - can find it hard to make that initial phone call.

Ed Brennan, Time to Talk's general manager, said: "We are passionate about offering treatments for people who may be reluctant to visit their GP or speak to a member of our team to seek advice."

Online referrals can be made at: www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/tttt and Bognor Regis and Chichester residents can also phone 01273 265976.

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THe event - and smiliar ones for other industries - was aimed at helping to overcome the situation where 50 per cent of employers were unhappy with the skills which students had when they left education.

Among those who took part in the workshop was potential lawyer Anna Mosley, 14. Anna said she found the workshop useful in helping towards her future career.

"We had to write down our qualities. I said I was passionate, helpful, caring and a good listener.

"I'm also able to see the other side of a discussion and being good at stating a case. I like reading and there's a lot of reading involved in the law as well."

Would-be session drummer Alex Connell, 13, was another involved with the workshop.

"It's really useful. We get to learn about moving out of our comfort zone and speaking up and what motivates other people to speak up.

"I've learned what qualities people are looking for and how to speak to people.

"I like drumming and I want to be a session musician because I'll always be in work. I'm really hopeful this will teach me how to promote myself really well and get people to listen to me."

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Rooms were set aside for charity in centre ARUN ARTS was offered space in the Regis Boardwalk proposal which will take the place of the charity's base on Bognor Regis seafront.

THe charity's trustees have been critical of the proposal put forward by the Sir Richard Hotham Project as part of its £80m regeneration scheme because it would see the Regis Centre and its Alexandra THeatre bulldozed.

But the project's lead developer, THomas Elliott, put aside an area in his proposed development to ensure it could continue on the same site.

Arun District Council planning officer Claire Potts said in her report to councillors on Wednesday the current plan differed from the original one they rejected last March.

"THe ground floor of the previous scheme comprised 12 retail units, a pub/ restaurant, cafe, two offices, apartments and a leisure complex (swimming pool/ gym). THe revised scheme has reduced the number of retail units to seven, 'set aside' the cafe/office area for use by Arun Arts - 510sq m - and allocated 1,908sq m over two floors for leisure and family indoor activities."

THese had been stated in the plan to be high-tech virtual reality activities, with the proposal of a community arts centre, a virtual golf course, climbing wall, spa and other virtual games.

THey will take up 1,908sq m to come to just over three times the size of the restaurant and bar.

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f A floor plan of the proposed Regis Boardwalk THe extra leisure space took the building closer to Arun's desired 'leisure heart' principle for the town but still fell short of the preferred jewel in the crown centrepiece, said Ms Potts.

THe building would stretch 155m along THe Esplanade and reach six storeys high. THe ground floor will comprise shops with 192 flats above. One in three will be affordable accommodation.

A raised boardwalk would run the length of the building next to THe Esplanade.

Outside, the Place St Maur was proposed as a plaza/digital interactive square as a multi-purpose space for outdoor entertainment and markets.

Landscape improvements were planned to link the Place and the

seafront to the town centre.

A 309-space underground car park would serve the complex with a further 18 chevron parking spaces on its frontage on THe Esplanade. Of these spaces, 65 would be for the public compared to the 187 public parking spaces in the current car park. THe number was about ten per cent less than the county council's parking demand calculator.

But when the 477 spaces at the new Hothamton site were included - against the 215 current spaces - it led to a gain of 464 to meet the projected demand.

It was expected that 2,669 extra traffic movements were to have been generated by the theatre daily. But the county council said the Queensway/ Canada Grove junction was able to cope.

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Theatre body backed venue THEATRE watchdogs haf backed the creation of a West End-standard venue in Bognor Regis.

Members of the THeatres Trust welcomed the proposals for the 1,200seat entertainment base which formed a major part of an £80m regeneration scheme funded by City of London firms.

THe Sir Richard Hotham Project wanted to build the £25m eight-storey theatre including a 48-bedroom hotel and two shops - on the Hothamton car park off Queensway, pictured right.

THe THeatres Trust was asked to give its views at a meeting with representatives of Arun District Council, the Sir Richard Hotham Project, a theatre consultant and an independent theatre producer.

THe summary of the report - given to Arun's development control committee on Wednesday - says: "THe scheme provides a really good opportunity to provide Bognor Regis with a state of the art theatre facility to cater for a growing population, to act as a catalyst for the area and to help Bognor become a destination

town. It is agreed that Bognor requires investment to help with its ambitions to regenerate the town.

"However, it is also important that any proposal meets the needs of Bognor and fits with the overall masterplan of Arun.

"It is also important that any proposal does not, in the future, become a financial burden to be carried by the council and hence the absolute need to determine the scheme's viability."

But the report also says a fully costed business plan and the need for talks between Arun and the project about a lease for the theatre had to be carefully considered for the impact they would have on the venue's ability to survive without a subsidy.

Mr Elliott had pledged to build the theatre before the town's existing entertainment venue at the Regis Centre, pictured left, was knocked down to make way for a mixed-use development.

THis was to ensure live entertainment could carry on seamlessly in the town.

THe University of Chichester was keen to get involved with the theatre to cater for its growing number of students on musical theatre, dance and theatre studies courses among others.

THe Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Moscow State Circus and the Tate Gallery had also expressed an interest in using the new theatre.

Its capacity could have been reduced from 1,100 seats to 384 seats to more closely match the 357 at the centre's Alexandra THeatre and cater for its operator, the Arun Arts charity.

THe theatre was planned to include ground floor facilities - like dressing rooms and bars - plus basement rooms

and a second floor exhibition space.

A trust was intended by the project to include representatives from those bodies to ensure its operation met their needs.

"It was confirmed that the programme will be planned around the needs of Arun Arts," the report says. "Pricing for tickets in the new theatre will be based on a 6:1 model with a top ticket price of £30 and a bottom price ticket of £5 to cater for the growing student population of Bognor."

THe theatre would have boasted a fly tower, crucial to attract leading touring shows, as well as a proscenium arch.

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` Chance of TLC for your heart A SPECIAL Healthy Hearts parkrun is being held in Bognor Regis next week.

Arun Wellbeing has joined with the organisers of the regular Saturday morning fun to provide plenty of advice and tips to help people to look after their hearts.

THe event will take place between 8.30am-11am on February 10 around the parkrun at 9am next to the Hotham Park boating lake.

Free heart rate monitoring will also be offered to runners to compare the rate before and after they have finished the 5km route.

Newcomers can register for the run at the Bognor Regis parkrun website.

Cllr Paul Wotherspoon, Arun District Council's cabinet member for community services, said small changes to a person's daily routine could make a big difference to their heart.

"I'm delighted that the team at Arun Wellbeing is raising awareness of heart health and would encourage residents of any age to take advantage of the support available to help them live a healthier lifestyle."

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Friday, February 3, 2017 ` The Bay Tree Address: 19A-21 Tarrant St, Arundel BN18 9DG Phone: 01903 883679

Delectable dishes for all at The Bay Tree We spoke to Angela from The Bay Tree restaurant in Arundel to find out more about their extensive menus What can customers expect from your food and service?

Good quality as well as quantity of food dishes that are prepared and cooked to order. THis requires old fashion patience encouraging the experience of enjoying the company you are with.

THe service we offer is a friendly one offering a relaxed but attentive service, customers who know our team having their needs known as soon as they walk through the door. New customers by openly chatting to the staff show their personalities helping to tailor the service to their needs. Other customers just looking for professional service with no personal interactions are served professionally but with personalities being left aside.

Why do you think it is important to create homemade dishes and to use fresh ingredients?

Homemade dishes created from base ingredients is important as we can verify what is in each dish for customers who wish to know exactly what they are consuming. We believe very much in fresh is best, and so that is our biggest selling point, all our dishes are homemade from fresh ingredients from as many local producers as possible to support our local community as much as we can.

What are your most popular dishes and why do you think that is?

Our most popular main dish is our 6hr slow roasted pork belly, everyone just raves about it due to the how tender it is and how the taste is enhanced by how its cooked.

Our most popular dessert is our double chocolate nut brownie, served with homemade chocolate sauce and now served with our homemade vanilla ice cream. THis dessert also comes as a gluten free option on request. People even pop in to have it as a dessert after eating elsewhere, and others come to dine just to have the excuse to have some after their main course.

Although you offer a range of full meals do you also sell lighter options such as sandwiches?

We offer open sandwiches, paninis, wraps as well as omlettes and scrambled eggs on toast with smoked salmon or bacon alongside soup of he day and starters that can be made into main sizes.

As well as set menus for lunch and dinner you also have a specials board. Can you give us an

example of some of the dishes found here?

Our daily specials feature homemade traditional pies, be they mash topped ones or full pastry ones.

We always have at least two forms of fish dishes on our boards, varying from homemade fishcakes, such as crab and chilli, or salmon and prawn and more. We also offer fillets of fish as well as whole grilled flat fish dishes.

You cater for celiacs, what gluten free options do you have on your menus?

THe majority of our menu is either gluten free or the items that need to be substituted can be with alternatives or omitted completely. Again this is due to us producing our dishes from base ingredients that we can adapt or omit for customers on request. All our sauces are made gluten free the only exceptions are some dressing that contain mustards, hence we are currently looking into our base ingredients that we use such as certain mustards that contain gluten to see if we can source like for like ingredients that are gluten free.

What other dietary requirements do you cater for, and what are some of their menu highlights?

We have on our current new evening a la carte menu created a vegetarian dish that is also suitable for a vegan as well as being gluten free. Vegans can be catered for on a one on one basis when advised of their requirements. THat is the beauty of us; we can adapt base ingredients that we have in our kitchen to provide dishes for diners who need specific requirements met for them to dine safely.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Do you have a special menu in honour of the date?

Yes we have a Valentine's Day menu that we are serving on the day. Also though, from the Sunday evening before Valentines' to the Friday evening following we shall have a 2 or 3 course meal deal from our changing evening specials board and dessert board.

There are many restaurants in Arundel. What sets The Bay Tree apart from them?

We have a long running history and heritage of high quality home cooked meals, and the team pulls together to create an atmosphere that is friendly and fun to work in and dine in!

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FRENCH ONION SOUP SUN BLUSHED TOMATO AND FETA PUFF PASTRY TART with Baby Rocket and Balsamic BEETROOT AND Reduction GOATS CHEESE RAVIOLI All main courses are served with a

with Gruyere Cheese Crouton

in a Toasted Walnut and Thyme Butter

HOME CURED GRAVLAX ON A BUCKWHEAT BLINI

with Pickled Cucumber and Honey Mustard Dressing

CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT

with Red Spiced Apricot Chutney and Toasted Brioche

selection of seasonal vegetables and choice of straw fries, dauphinoise or roasted garlic potatoes (Rib eye steak already has potato choice included)

WHITE CHOCOLATE AND PASSION FRUIT CRÈME BRULEE with Almond Biscotti

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Health &

Well-being

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The many benefits of sports massages I FIND that when people come and see me for a nutrition consultation, it needs to be in a lovely private setting that feels personal and calm. Lindy Griffiths and associates physiotherapy centre, on the main road towards Bosham, offers exactly this.

I have started seeing clients from her clinic and it’s so lovely to have a base near Chichester. THere are a number of different therapists involved here, including sports massage, physiotherapists, Alexandra technique, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), counselling, and of course, myself, as a nutritionist.

THey also have Pilates and yoga teachers so it’s quite the lovely hub of healthiness!

Together, we can treat the body, mind and muscles!

For anyone who is interested and has questions to ask concerning their health, be it physically, mentally, emotionally or nutritionally, we are going to offer a talk in March to clarify what we really do, and hopefully make things clearer regarding who and what ailments we can help.

No question is too big all small.

We are also creating a regular, once a month drop-in clinic, where anyone can pop in and have a free 10 minute appointment with any of the professional practitioners to discuss your health worries, emotional issues and/ or get your body physically fit and injury free through yoga, pilates, physiotherapy or sports massage.

So what exactly is sports massage?

It is a type of massage that can alleviate pain occurring in certain parts of the body, which can be caused by too much physical activity.

THis type of massage was originally developed to serve athletes as a way to prevent and relieve injuries, but both athletes and non-athletes can gain physiological and psychological benefits from receiving sports

massage therapy.

It can also prevent or relieve delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), which typically begins to develop 12 to 24 hours after the exercise has been performed.

DOMS may produce the greatest pain between 24 and 72 hours after the exercise has been performed. Sports massage therapy prevents delayed onset muscle soreness by encouraging blood and lymph flow throughout the body, preventing muscle fatigue.

I do a lot of seminars and corporate events around stress management, and we all know too well the feeling when we are a little frazzled and pulled in a million directions.

However, stress has a major part to play in our crazy, overworked, fast paced society, and many diseases are being associated with our elevated levels of stress.

When a person receives a sports massage, their body releases neurotransmitters called endorphins. THese endorphins are released by two centres of the brain known as the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus, and they act as the body's natural pain reliever.

Endorphins that are released due to receiving a sports massage help to decrease anxiety, provide pain relief, improve mood and enhance a person's state of well being.

A massage is considered to be a luxury in this country, but I think it should be a necessity!

It should be mandatory that we all have a massage once per week. Can you imagine how relaxed we would all be?

"Sports massages can help with both your mental and physical wellbeing."

Denise also runs a juice company 'Juice it' that makes and delivers healthy juices and smoothies. She is involved with motivational talks, conferences and corporate events regarding health all over the world and believes that knowledge is power and ultimately health is your only wealth! Life is for thriving and not just surviving.

For your health questions, or to book a consultation with Denise, please contact her on:

info@denisekelly.co.uk www.denisekelly.co.uk

Denise Kelly - is a passionate and motivated 'health expert/nutritionist'.

Her company is called - DK-The wellbeing company - and represents all things health and fitness.

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Many common aches are associated with playing sports & activities that require physical exertion. During a sports massage our therapists use a combination of deep tissue techniques & passive stretching to reduce pain & tension. This type of massage is great for increasing flexibility which restores your body ready for your next training session. As a pre-event treatment, not only will you feel less stiff & sore after an event but sports massage can increase endurance, help prevent injuries & promote faster recovery.

REMEDIAL MASSAGE Repetitive movements and habitual postures inflict much undue stress on

the body, causing pain & limited range of movement. Our remedial massage therapists assess both postural & soft tissue problems and address the specific issues in your body. Using a gentle approach with deep-tissue techniques including myofascial & trigger point release, passive stretching to release tension in both mind & body and promote ultimate relaxation. This massage makes a perfect gift for someone who has not experienced therapeutic massage before.

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An independent gym with a personal touch Address: Unit 9, Durban Business Centre, Durban Road, Bognor Regis Telephone: 01243 828400 Facebook: @Legendshealth MOST resolutions made at the start of the new year will involve some kind of promise to “get fit”, or “lose weight” or to “just be healthier”.

THese are all very well but a lot of the time these ideals go out of the window once the reality of these tasks is realised.

Legends Gym in Bognor Regis aims to help you push through the challenges you face when making tough lifestyle changes by offering affordable, professional and personal fitness services.

Located in the Durban Road Business Centre, this 2,000 square-foot gym provides a more private atmosphere than might be found in a larger, chain facility. As an independent business run by local people, manager Stuart Jones described it as “a friendly and welcoming place". He also explained that due to its cosy premises it is

the perfect place to socialise.

He said: “Everyone knows everyone, and the staff are on first-name terms with the customers. We find that we are able to interact easily with customers and build friendships with them.”

Legends was founded in September this year by local people who used to work for Fitness First. Having witnessed the lack of personal customer service within chain companies, the staff of Legends were keen to get involved with an independent business that would put the customer first.

THe gym boasts a wide range of apparatus from over 25 pieces of weightlifting equipment such as dumb bells, cable machines and free weights. For those less interested in weightlifting, there is plenty of cardio equipment to use, including running machines, cross trainers and spinning bikes. THe staff at Legends will also be on hand to offer free advice tailored specifically for you and built on their great wealth of experience.

Stuart explained that this was not the only thing that set them apart from other gyms

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on the market. He said: “What makes us different is that all the staff have trained together at the gym when we worked for Fitness First. During this time we were able to interact with customers and find out what they really needed.

“We discovered that many of them wanted a more personal approach.

“At Legends, we believe that training should be available to all and that customers should get the advice they need to help them get the most out the training.

THis should leave them more time for outside the gym.

“THe gym shouldn’t take over your life. It should make you healthier so you can go out and live your life the way you want to.”

Yearly membership with Legends is available at an affordable £24.99 per month, and only £15 per month for students and NHS workers. However, they also offer rolling contracts at £28.99, and one-off sessions are priced at £5 each.

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A reason to celebrate at The Sanctum LYNDA DOYLE and her team at THe Sanctum Spa will be getting out the bubbles as they celebrate 30 years at Chichester Westgate Centre, now known as Everyone Active.

Lynda’s first developed her love for massage when working at THe Sanctuary, in Covent Garden, London, where both the atmosphere and temperature were tropical. Although the job entailed wearing towelling shorts and vest tops while working six days a week for low pay, Lynda thought it was worth it for the experience and to build on her passion for massage.

In February, 1987, she was given the chance to open her own salon at the Westgate Leisure Centre, then named THe Health and Beauty Studio. THis then expanded in 2000 as THe Sanctum, a very fitting name for a Roman salon.

Her staff to date consists of Vicki and Juliette, who have been there for five years, and Natalie, for seven. Several therapists leave to go travelling but always seem to come back to the lovely atmosphere that Lynda creates in her wonder spa.

Lynda is extremely proud of the fact they have used Guinot products since the spa's opening and love their great range of electrical and manual facials. THey produce fantastic results for all skincare concerns and are famous for their Hydradermie facials, which start at £35.

Facials, face packs, aromatherapy facials and massage with facial creams and other remedies help deep cleanse the skin, removing toxins caused by pollution, grease and dirt found in your everyday environment.

In time for Valentine’s Day, their special offer focuses on relaxing with a back and neck massage for £50 or a full body massage for £80.

Use of the sauna, steam room and spa pool is then £6 per person.

THe Sanctum is open Monday to Friday, 9am10 pm and Saturday 9am-4pm.

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Natural health treatments from specialist Simone Straub THE Beauty Rooms in Chichester is wellknown for providing superb healing and therapeutic treatments for a range of needs, whether aesthetic or chronic.

As part of the team, Simone Straub is there to offer her expertise concerning natural health remedies.

She is a graduate of the prestigious Natural Health Institute in Munich, where she specialised in acupuncture, Swiss deep-tissue massage and the Dorn Method, developed in Germany, which is a gentle and safe therapy to correct misalignments of the spinal column and joints.

THe Dorn Method is especially effective towards combating problems with the back, shoulder and neck, as well as headaches and migraines. It also benefits joint problems including: hip, knee, elbow, ankle and jaw, leg length difference and sciatica. Simone is one of the only Dorn Method specialists in the area and hopes to prove its importance and spread the message of its benefits.

Simone carries out treatments in peaceful surroundings at THe Beauty Rooms in Chichester and is a pioneer in the approach of gentle manual therapy along with acupuncture.

Her knowledge and understanding of the body and causes of pain and discomfort are valuable assets to her treatments. Her 20 years of experience in treating a variety of common pain disorders has profoundly changed many people’s lives.

For more information visit the website at www.thesanctum.co.uk or phone 01243 788668.

Both mothers and children in safe hands at Chichester Osteopath AS a hands on manual therapy, you would be forgiven for thinking osteopathy is limited in its treatment.

However, osteopaths are trained in a wide range of techniques, some of which are suitable for pregnant and postpartum women, children and babies, and Simon and Henrietta at Chichester Osteopath are here to offer their help.

A woman’s body changes during pregnancy, as anyone who has been pregnant can attest to. THose changes include some obvious ones like weight increase and changes in posture, but a woman’s ligaments also soften to

accommodate the baby as it passes through the pelvis.

THis can lead to additional pressure being put on joints in various parts of the body, including the spine or pelvis and these effects last well after birth.

Meanwhile, newborn babies’ bones are softer than an adults’, with their heads being particularly malleable, and therefore a gentler approach is required such as cranial osteopathy when treating babies, although some enjoy soft tissue techniques too.

Simon and Henrietta have over 30 years of experience between them. THey have treated a number of

expectant and postpartum mothers and their children.

Osteopaths are also statutorily regulated primary healthcare professionals, having undertaken undergraduate training which includes paediatrics, and are trained to screen for medical conditions.

THis means they can tell you if you need to see another health professional such as your doctor or midwife.

If you are in need of any kind of treatment or advice please call 01243 784500 or email info@ chichesterosteopath.co.uk.

Following a holistic approach, Simone’s treatments are tailored to each individual, followed by a programme designed to maintain an appropriate self-exercise regime that helps keep a healthy, painfree body. She is highly professional, with a calm, caring manner to help clients feel as comfortable as possible.

Simone is experienced in cancer care and helps advise on health, mental wellbeing and diet along the journey. THis spring, she is appearing in a Prostate Cancer documentary film, alongside Cancer Research UK and other professional medical bodies, to lend her expertise to a wider audience.

To find out more information visit www. simonestraub.co.uk or call 07896198488.

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deceleration is much greater than that of running where contact is made upon a surface with no give at all. In fact, trampolining takes up to 80 per cent off the stress of weight-bearing joints.

Improved lymphatic system: recent research has discovered that an effective way of stimulating the lymphatic system is by jumping on trampolines, increasing flow as much as 15 times!

Cell strengthening: When bouncing, every cell within the body begins to move up and down. In order to maintain their integrity and prevent harm coming to the contents, the cell membrane is forced to strengthen themselves.

Cardiovascular fitness: a recent study by NASA has stated that the effects of trampolining in terms of cardiovascular fitness, when compared to running with the same heart rate and oxygen consumption, yielded the same results after one third of the time. In effect, 10 minutes on a trampoline equates to over 30 minutes running.

Visit www.flipout.co.uk for more information.

Clinical Pilates teaches you how to activate your pelvic floor and core muscles in a conscious way through a variety of controlled exercises, which can be progressed depending on your individual needs.

As these muscles get stronger, the activation becomes subconscious, which helps to support and protect your spine from the activities of daily life such as gardening, picking up the kids, playing sport or being fitter for your work.

For the lucky people who don’t suffer from any of these symptoms, Pilates is still an excellent form of exercise to help improve your general posture, strength, flexibility, health and injury prevention.

Arundel Physio operate from three clinics: in Chichester, Arundel and Walberton. THeir teams boast years of professional experience between them and are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of their clients.

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FLIP OUT are the UK's leading trampoline operators and earlier this year they opened their new venue at the Glenmore Business Park in Chichester, which will soon be open to the public.

We met with Richard, the owner of this brand-new Flip Out, and it was plain to see his excitement for his latest venture, including his enthusiasm for how trampolining can improve our health and fitness. He explained the numerous benefits, including: Balance, co-ordination and motor skills: due to the unstable nature of trampoline surface, performing acts such as flips, somersaults or even just trying to bounce on the spot helps to develop a keen sense balance and co-ordination throughout the entire body.

Bone density: the small amount of stress over time from repetitive bouncing is enough to actually compress bones and in turn create a higher bone density, creating stronger bones and reducing risk of osteoporosis and other such ailments.

Low impact exercise: trampolines absorb most of the impact as the period of acceleration and

CORE strengthening and spinal flexibility are all terms that you often hear in conjunction with pain, but what does it involve, why should anyone consider it and could it help you?

At Arundel Physio they offer clinical Pilates, which means that their Pilates sessions often follow on from physiotherapy treatment and can be used to reduce pain and restore spinal movement and improve the activation and strength of the muscles in your stomach, buttocks and back.

People who suffer from lower back pain often develop spinal stiffness, muscle tightness and nerve pain.

Research has shown that an episode of lower back pain can inhibit the pelvic floor muscles that usually work to support the lumbar spine, (such as the transverse abdominis). It can be a combination of the reduced spinal movement, anxiety, fear avoidance and the poor activation of the core muscles as to why some pain re-occurs or develops into chronic pain.

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Join us this year as a stall holder to make this event an even greater success!

When: Saturday 8th July 2017 - 12:00 to 4:00pm Where: Graylingwell Park, Chichester po19 6pq Stall Cost: Free to charities and not for profits, £25 for stall holders, £50 for food retailers To book a stall call 01243 697072 or info@chichestercdt.org.uk

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THE iconic and towering water tower in reinvesting profits to create long-term Chichester, part of the historic Graylingwell economic, social and environmental benefits.

THey run two buildings near the centre of Hospital, is set to become the new home of Chichester, including THe Lodge, Graylingwell, Chichester Community Development Trust.

THe Chichester Community Development and the Community Hall, Roussillon Park, Trust (CCDT) is a local charity devoted to which can be hired for community events, empowering people by developing skills business meetings and private parties.

Set up in 2009, CCDT is a relatively unknown and supporting projects that create local service in Chichester, perhaps due opportunities, employment and in part to the location of its offices build community spirit. in a restricted access zone in the From youth projects aimed at development in Graylingwell Park. getting kids out of the house, to The Chichester However, with news of their new organising a tutor to help older Community location CCDT hopes that this will members of the community build soon change. their IT skills, CCDT are playing Development THe water tower is being extended an increasingly important role in Trust aim to and developed to contain a new community life in Chichester. office space that will be home to THe Chichester Community help support CCDT and a brand-new volunteer Development Trust aim to help Chichester and its , sector hub, set up in partnership support Chichester and its community in its aspirations and community in its with Chichester City Council, with hot desks that can be hired by local hopes. aspirations charities, voluntary sector groups, THeir work includes creating and hopes. home workers and budding charity opportunities for people, young and start-ups that can’t afford an office old, to learn and develop their skills, yet. and reaching out to those who may THe water tower has long since been a be excluded or disadvantaged THey also want to help people set up powerful image associated with Chichester community organisations that can tackle the and its people. THe team at CCDT hope to add community’s needs and represent its interests as to this perspective with their dedication to the well as encouraging community organisations local community. to engage and create discussion with other local To find out more or to get involved with the agencies that affect local people’s lives.

CCDT also owns and manages community Chichester Community Development Trust buildings and land, safe-guarding these visit www.chichestercdt.org.uk or call them important spaces for communities, and on 01243 697072.

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NUFFIELD HEALTH CHICHESTER REVEALS LENGTH-OF-STAY DOWN OVER A THIRD NEW data released by Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital show the length-of-stay for orthopaedic surgery has declined by forty per cent in the past decade. The figures relate to patients undergoing a total hip or knee replacement.

The length-of-stay for a total hip replacement has declined 42 per cent from an average six night stay in 2006 to threeand-a-half nights in 2015. For total knee replacement the decline has been equally as dramatic, down from 5.8 nights in 2006 to 3.5 nights in 2015, a reduction of 40 per cent.

Mr Richard Hill, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital said, “The past ten years have seen changes in the technology and techniques used for orthopaedic surgery which have reduced the need for lengthy hospital stays and

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improved recovery times.

Incisions have become smaller and there been a reduction in the amount of trauma to the area around the joint by leaving tendons intact and sparing tissue.”

Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital has been performing orthopaedic surgery for 24 years and in 2015, helped improve the lives of 1,494 patients through orthopaedic interventions.

Sarah Currier, Physiotherapy Manager at the Hospital said, “In Chichester we see patients with all sorts of conditions each year; people with arthritis following sports injuries, those who have developed painful joints due to osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis and those with congenital abnormalities.

The types of treatments we’re able to provide today were merely pipedreams a

generation ago.”

Earlier this year Nuffield Health revealed a dramatic rise in the number of hip and knee replacements in those under 55. The rise is attributed partly to the Baby Boomer generation seeking treatment to maintain active lives.

Nuffield Health Medical Director Geoff Graham said, “Nuffield Health has been involved in some of the most important developments in orthopaedic surgery. Our hospital in Oxford was an early home for the development of the Oxford Knee which was pioneered forty years ago this year - now used the world over. More recently surgeons working in our hospitals have begun using a new technique for hip replacement, which can mean patients are up walking in a matter of hours after surgery.”

For further information on Nuffield Healthplease visit www.nuffieldhealth.com

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Total clarity with Sight & Sound OUR sight and hearing is a vital part of our daily lives. However, how many of us don't give them the time and care that they need?

At Sight & Sound in Bognor Regis their specialist team can help with this. They can run tests to diagnose your problems and then provide the appropriate treatments.

As an independent business their priority is to provide the best possible customer care.

We spoke to Penny from Sight & Sound to find out more.

What exactly do you provide at Sight & Sound?

At Sight & Sound we provide comprehensive family eye care both NHS and private. Our complete hearing care provision also includes home visits.

As well as a large range of glasses we also have a comprehensive contact lens department and large selection of magnifiers and daylight lamps to assist with visual problems.

Both our optical department and our hearing section provide a full range of products and services .

However, it is not just your eyes and ears that we look after. We also have a podiatrist and osteopath on site daily to assist with other issues you may have.

Why do you think it is important that people regularly get their sight and hearing tested?

It is important people get both eyes and ears tested as this is a comprehensive health check as underlying conditions can be detected that the client may otherwise be unaware of.

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It is always better to prevent a problem from getting any worse rather than waiting and having to go to more drastic measures to solve it.

Do you think people often forget about getting their hearing tested, and why do you think that is?

Hearing is often ignored because people think they are managing and often are unaware of important sounds that they gradually start missing like birds singing and important parts of speech for example.

Some solutions to help people with their hearing need not be complicated.

It could be as simple as needing their ears cleaned, a service we provide for free.

You are an independent practice.

How does this make you different from other, larger, companies?

As an independent and family run practice we pride ourselves in providing the most suitable products for each persons specific needs .

We are able to fit individualised lenses for each client to give optimum visual comfort.

Also, importantly, we get to know our clients and can make them feel welcome in our clinic.

Although you are private you can still provide free NHS eye tests. Who would be eligible for these?

A large percentage of people are are entitled to free NHS eye examinations and this can be based on age health or financial requirements. The following qualify for free treatment from us: • Those over 60 years of age • Young people under 16, and those under 19 still in full time education • People with diabetes, or glaucoma and those at risk from glaucoma • Those aged 40 and over with family history of glaucoma • The blind or registered partially sighted • Those who are claiming benefits • People named on an HC2 certificate

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Some are also entitled to optical vouchers to get free or subsidised spectacles These include children benefit claimants and those on low income with a HC2 or HC3.

You are located in the Bognor Regis High Street however you are also able to provide services within peoples’ homes. Can you tell us more, and do you also visit care homes?

A large part of our hearing business is the ability to provide a home visiting service, this can be to clients' homes or if needed nursing or care homes. This is an extremely vital service for those who find it difficult to travel to make sure they don't miss out.

This service does not cost extra.

However, we are unable to supply or service NHS hearing instruments.

Sight & Sound's history goes back 75 years. How have the company adapted to the current market?

We have adapted to current market by training all our staff in the latest technology for hearing and optics and take care to maintain a friendly caring service.

Does the company have any new plans for 2017?

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In 2017 we are looking forward to new spectacle lens designs, new spectacle frame releases and the very latest hearing aid technology Penny and her team look forward to seeing you this year. She said: "We welcome all new clients and their families.

"Feel free to pop in for a coffee and a chat."

For more information visit www. sightandsound.org.uk or call 01243 823144.

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Release date: February 3 Director: Paul W.S. Anderson Starring: Milla Jovovich, Ruby Rose, Ali Larter Genre: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi

Release date: February 3 Director: F. Javier Gutiérrez Starring: Vincent D'Onofrio, Laura Wiggins, Aimee Teegarden Genre: Horror, Drama

Writer and director Paul W.S Anderson continues his work on the Resident Evil story with one last action-packed adventure.

Picking up immediately after the events in Resident Evil: Retribution, Alice (Milla Jovovich) is the only survivor of what was meant to be humanity’s final stand against the undead. Now, she must return to where the nightmare began all those years ago – THe Hive in Raccoon City, where the Umbrella Corporation is gathering its forces for a final strike against the only remaining survivors of the apocalypse.

After months of speculation and spinetingling teaser trailers, the next chapter of the beloved Rings franchise is finally ready to be unleashed onto the big screen this month.

A young woman becomes worried about her boyfriend when he becomes intrigued by a dark subculture surrounding a mysterious videotape said to kill the watcher seven days after viewing it. She sacrifices herself and in doing so makes a horrifying discovery: there is a “movie within the movie” that nobody has ever seen before.

f Resident Evil: The Final Chapter f Gold Goldz Release date: February 3 Director: Stephen Gaghan Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Edgar Ramirez Genre: Adventure, Drama, Thriller Kenny Wells (Matthew McConaughey) is so desperate for his lucky break that he would pawn his wife’s jewellery to finance his pursuit of the American dream; to discover gold. He teams up with an equally ambitious geologist Michael Acosta (Edgar Ramirez) to

help discover the vast deposits of gold that he’s certain have been hidden deep in the uncharted jungles of Indonesia. After many unsuccessful weeks of industrious searching, pain and illness, they eventually strike gold.

A lot of gold. But getting the gold is only half of the story, there are plenty more obstacles for Kenny and Michael to circumvent before they are able to reap the rewards of their hard work.

Inspired by true events, Gold chronicles an epic tale through the most powerful boardrooms of Wall Street as this newfound wealth draws the unwanted attention of the FBI, tax officials, bandits, and even the Indonesian government – all laying a claim to the near $30 billion dollar fortune.

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Shows & Events YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON

To promote your event email Fiona Callingham at: entertainment@sussexpost.co.uk or phone: 01243 908506 The hit musical Dreamboats and Petticoats

Dreamboats and Petticoats February 6-11 Kings Theatre, Portsmouth boxoffice@kingsportsmouth.co.uk 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk TAKE a trip down memory lane with this nostalgic jukebox musical set in the early 1960s.

Meet Bobby, a shy but talented teenager with a passion for music.

After losing out to cool guy Norman at a band audition, he works with friend Laura on a song for a national songwriting competition.

What follows is a road trip, a carnival and eventually the competition itself with plenty of toe-tapping tunes and show-stopping dance numbers to sweep the audience up along with the

infectious feelgood factor of the show.

Expect to hear classic tracks from artists such as Roy Orbison, THe Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury, and many more, including Let’s Dance, To Know Him Is To Love Him, Shaking All Over, Bobby’s Girl, Little Town Flirt, Only Sixteen, Runaround Sue, Happy Birthday Sweet 16, Let It Be Me, Great Pretender, C’mon Everybody, Let’s Twist Again and many more hits from music’s golden era!

After a three-year run in the West End, Dreamboats and Petticoats has proved hugely successful, touring the country between 2009-2014, and once again it's back on tour to delight audiences nationwide.

Tickets range from £18.50-£31.50.

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain February 11 Worthing Assembly Hall theatres@adur-worthing.gov.uk 01903 206206 www.worthingtheatres.co.uk THE Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain is a group of all-singing, all-strumming ukulele players, which believes that all genres of music are available for reinterpretation.

Allow the Ukulele Orchestra to take you on a musical jouney that is funny, virtuosic, twanging but always awesome.

THey cover a range of musical genres from their foot-stomping obituary of rock-nroll, melodious light pop entertainment, and and toe-tapping oldies.

Hear the likes of Tchaikovsky, Nirvana, Otis Redding and the melodies of Spaghetti Western soundtracks as you've

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never heard them before.

You will find no drums, pianos, backing tracks or banjos, pitch shifters or electronic trickery here. THe aim of the orchestra is to demonstrate how versatile the ukulele can be when combined with a bit of singing and whistling as well as the unique humour of the orchestra's members.

From their beginnings as outsiders 31 years ago the orchestra has become an internationally renowned institution.

THey have been invited to perform for the British Royal Family, at the Houses of Parliament, at the BBC Proms, the Sydney Opera House and Carnegie Hall.

But underneath it all, the orchestra's main ethos has remained not to take music too seriously. So prepare yourself for a night of music unlike any other.

Tickets cost between £20-£24.

Running Wild February 10-18 Chichester Festival Theatre box.office@cft.org.uk 01243 781312 www.cft.org.uk

"Become mesmerised by the creatures of this show, brought to life by the magic of puppetry."

"Explore the versitility of the ukulele."

The talented musicians of The Ukulele Orchestra

"A wonderful return to the beloved pop songs of the 50s and 60s."

MICHAEL MORPURGO'S stories have enchanted children across the world since the late 1970s with their blend of whimsical charm and biting realism.

Some of his novels have been translated successfully onto the stage, the National THeatre production of War Horse a shining example of how his natural talent for storytelling isn't just confined to the pages of his books.

In the tradition of the theatre production of War Horse, the creatures of Running Wild are brought to life by skilled puppeteers.

It tells the story of a young girl, Lilly, who

visits Indonesia with her mother. THere she befriends an elephant called Oona who soon becomes her only friend when a tsunami hits.

Charging deep into the jungle, Oona escapes the danger of the beach with Lilly desperately clinging on. Miles from civilisation, at first there’s wonder, discovery and tree-top adventures among the orang-utans. But, as thoughts turn to mum left behind, wild tigers prowl, hunger hits, and Lilly must then learn to survive the rainforest.

Based on Michael Morpurgo's novel, which was inspired by a true story, Running Wild has extraordinary heart behind it, expressed through the show's vibrant colours and exceptional creativity, set to wow all its audiences.

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Busted February 13 Portsmouth Guildhall 0844 847 2362 www.portsmouthguildhall.org.uk FOLLOWING the release their brand new single, the disco-tinged new single, On What You’re On, Busted are pleased to announce a UK headline tour.

Busted first burst onto the music scene in 2002 when their tongue-in-cheek ode to Matt’s school teacher Miss MacKenzie,

What I Go To School For, reached number three in the UK singles chart.

Within the next two years, the pop rock trio comprising James, Charlie and Matt had become the biggest band in the country, with four number one singles, two triple platinum albums, a total of five million records sold, and more than 750,000 ticket sales including a recordbreaking run of 13 Wembley Arena shows. When they spilt in 2005, fans were

devastated.

But now, over a decade later, Busted are back with a brand new album, Night Driver. THough stylistically unrecognisable and far darker than previous albums, Night Driver still contains the vivid hooks you would expect from Busted, as vivacious in their early 30s as they were in their teens.

THis is set to be a treat for original fans of Busted and new ones alike.

Tickets are priced at £33.20.

"The bad boys of the early noughties are back with a brand new sound."

Television historian David Starkey Gemma Arteton as Joan of Arc

Saint Joan February 16 Chichester Cinema at New Park info@chichestercinema.org 01243 786650 www.chichestercinema.org ACCLAIMED film, television and theatre actress Gemma Arteton plays Joan of Arc in this National THeatre production that will be broatcasted live around the country on February 16.

In this modern retelling of George Bernard Shaw's classic 1923 play we meet Joan who follows religious visions she sees to become a leader for the French as they campaign against the oppresive rule of the English.

Shaw's play dramatises what is known of Joan's life based on the substantial records of her trial.

However, it also questions who Joan really was.

Was she a daughter, a farm girl, a visionary, a patriot, a king-

whisperer, a soldier, a leader, a victor, an icon, a radical, a witch, a heretic, a saint or a martyr?

THis production explores all these elements of her but never fails to remember that ultimately she was just a woman.

Josie Rourke directs Gemma Arterton (Gemma Bovery, Nell Gwynn, Made in Dagenham) as Joan of Arc in this electrifying adaptation of Shaw's great tragedy.

And thanks to modern cinema audiences only need go to their local cinema to watch it.

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to see the story of this historical heroine brought to life by the talented cast and crew at the National THeatre from the intimate surroundings of Chichester Cinema.

Tickets cost £15 for students and Friends of the cinema, and £17.50 for all others.

"This classic play is given a modern retelling in this stunning adaptation."

February 14 The Regis Centre info@regiscentre.co.uk 01243 861010 www.alexandratheatre.co.uk

"A fascinating insight into the reign of Henry VIII in correlation with our own system of modern politics."

IT has been 470 years since the death of Henry VIII and yet we still can't stop talking about him.

Despite the numerous monarchs who have reigned over England in the subsequent years, the decisions that he made during his rule have shaped and continue to reverberate through our country.

In post-Brexit Britain, the Reformation is probably more relevant than it has been in years. Imagine how Tudor Britain was pulled apart by changes in religion and power, all to suit the personal desires of its leader.

It is true that many people might first think of Henry in association with his multiple wives, but it is important to remember his first divorce was a result of shifting ideas about the church and politics.

In this lecture, famous historian David Starkey draws on his unique knowledge of Henry’s reign on the one hand, and his insights as a leading commentator on modern politics on the other, to illuminate both the Tudor age and our own.

Tickets cost £16 for concessions and are £17 full-price.

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Carpe vinum at Morrison's Martin Lury Our very own bon vivant gets to grips with all the best buys

FRESH meat and fish - fine purveyors thereof are Morrison's, so I duly ventured this week into their Bognor Regis store in order to avail myself of any wine offers of note.

Morrison's, in fact, is gathering an increasingly good reputation for its own label red wine range in particular, although my initial foray was into the white wine section where I spotted a South African Black Cuvée XV Sauvignon Blanc currently discounted down to £4.75, full of passion fruit flavours, too tangy for my palate, but might suit South African wine enthusiasts!

For an extra pound sterling I espied a 2014 New Zealand Whistling Track Sauvignon Blanc and noted its clear gooseberry notes, hint of tropical fruit and crispy minerality and, at this discounted price , well worth a punt as a good picnic wine.

At the same offer price, South Australia beckoned in the form of an Oxford Landing Sauvignon Blanc from 2016 and I remarked upon its bright clean finish with citrus and green apple flavours to the fore. THis wine would be a fresh, flavoursome apéritif or

could accompany seafood , fish or chicken.

Next, a chance visit to the Littlehampton branch proved eminently fruitful as I unearthed a gem for a mere six pounds, namely a Morrison's selection of 2015 Western Australian Chardonnay.

Chardonnay is the most versatile white wine grape in the world and travels well.

It is at its most pure and intense in the village of Chablis, with more luxurious wines coming from Burgundy's southern vineyards such as Meursault (oh the creamy butter!) and Australia's Margaret River and Yarra region and California's

Sonoma close in quality. Morrison's looks to new wines of affordable price and this Western Australian example benefits from the long sunny days and cooling sea breezes producing wines of depth and structure.

Apples and custard on the nose, good concentration of its stone fruit flavour, creaminess reminiscent of an excellent French Maçon with well-integrated oakthis wine is one you are reluctant to put down, fresh and delightfully clean on the palate and bears the accolade of my wine of the week!

Before I change colour, you will notice the Deborah Bonham photo I promised you last week and I can update you with the hot news that she is going to tour with Paul Rodgers, celebrating the music of Free, in May, 2017, with a local date of THursday, May 25, at Portsmouth Guildhall - see you there!

Metamorphosing, I now procured a Sorso 2013 Primitivo at a rather alluring £5 price tag and mindful that sorso means a sip I indulged in a few, if not many, and observed tobacco and leather with juicy blackberry and blueberry fruits and a spicy

bouquet - and at the offer price of £5 a somewhat tantalising selection!

For an outlay of £7, the 2013 Chianti Classico selected by Morrison's is produced in the rolling hills between Florence and Siena which delimit the rather exclusive Chianti Classico and is a rich, intense red with spicy, dark cherry flavours.

Signing off, may I suggest that Morrison's may well not disappoint at this competitive price range and veritably merits your attention - à la prochaine, mes amis!

Readers' Readers' Recipes Recipes HAVE you got a recipe for a home-made dish you'd like us to feature?

We would like a picture, too! Please send them to: recipes@sussexpost.co.uk

CHICKEN STUFFED

WITH HERBY

MASCARPONE INGREDIENTS • 3 tbsp mascarpone • 1 tbsp finely chopped rosemary • 1 garlic clove, crushed • 2 chicken breasts, skin on • 4 slices prosciutto • splash olive oil • juice of half a lemon

difficulty: easy total time: 25 mins

METHOD THis recipe is quick to make and healthy. It also tastes delicious!

pan, add the olive oil and quickly brown the chicken on both sides.

1. Heat oven to 200C for a fan oven or 180C for a nonfan

7. Transfer to a roasting tin, then finish off in the oven for 15-20 mins until just cooked.

2. Mix the mascarpone with the rosemary, garlic and seasoning.

3. Place the chicken breasts on a board and lift, but don’t detach, the skin.

4. Put a spoonful of the mascarpone mix under the skin of each breast.

5. Wrap 2 slices of prosciutto around each, as neatly and tightly as you can, to keep the filling enclosed.

6. Heat a non-stick frying

8. Check that the chicken is cooked all the way through by prodding it at its thickest part. If it feels firm then it's fine 9. Add the lemon juice to the roasting tin and stir over the heat, scraping off any crispy bits.

10. Spoon the juices over the chicken and serve with potatoes and green beans.

A warm welcome and home cooked food awaits you…

The Royal Oak (aka The Pink Pub) is a traditional pub in North Bersted, you can’t miss us!!

With food served Monday- Saturday Midday - 6.30pm and Roast Dinners served Sunday’s Midday-2.30pm Our menu includes jacket potatoes, baguettes to steaks and lasagne. We also have a kids menu too!

Pub quizzes on Thursday’s and live sports TV, we cater for all….

No need to pay for parking as we have a large car park too….

I look forward to seeing you soon!

Jan (Landlady)

serves: 2

tel: 01243 821002 The Royal Oak, North Bersted Bognor Regis PO21 5JF www.thepinkpub.co.uk

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Letters 31

Community News & Views My Sisters' House WELCOME to our latest column provided

by My Sisters’ House CIC Arun & Chichester Women’s Centre.

These columns will draw on, and briefly question, relevant issues in the Post circulation area and shows existing community provision that can help.

It is not a direct promotion of the centre's services but raises issues and increases access to what is available.

FOR months and months we have seen articles, letters and Facebook posts about the lack of funding for local schools.

Governors have threatened to withdraw their services unless the government provides £20million of emergency funding to West Sussex schools. As the funding crisis within our schools deepens, governors from 40 schools have written to their MPs warning they were also giving 'serious consideration' to refusing to sign off school budgets for 2017/18.

THe letters came on the back of headteachers’ warnings class sizes would grow, the curriculum would narrow and school hours would be reduced if more money was not made available.

THrowing their weight behind the WorthLess campaign for fairer funding, the governors said a lack of money meant they were being forced to consider cutting the resources available to students – a prospect they branded 'unacceptable'.

One cannot possibly argue the validity of their voices - this comes after years of restricted financing. As well as the current poor funding, they said they had 'grave concerns' about the adequacy of the new National Funding Formula, which is due to come into effect in 2018.

We must all agree education is important and many of parents are ‘community’ custodians of our schools. We cannot, therefore, sit idly by as our school leaders are placed in an impossible financial situation. But could schools be run more efficiently? Is there room for more imaginative funding? Could schools become more entrepreneurial?

Education may not always be thought of as an innovative sector but as schools increasingly look to relieve budgetary burdens and provide inspirational education experiences, a new breed of innovative social enterprises are emerging that can help on both counts. I see the future as being one of partnerships developed between schools and social entrepreneurs. In these times of austerity, moving to a more autonomous structure, away from local authority control, headteachers have been rightly cautious and prudent about spending money. What do you think?

But if social entrepreneurial partnerships are to flourish to the benefit of children and their families, two things must happen: social entrepreneurs must clearly demonstrate their social impact and schools are going to have to spend. Finding a model that works is something that Tom Ravenscroft, the managing director of Enabling Enterprise, has invested a lot of time into.

Starting with the simple idea of taking groups of students to visit local businesses, Ravenscroft brought the ideas back into the classroom and got groups of students to set up their own live small businesses. Out of that class, all bar one achieved five good GCSEs, more than half the students achieved a top grade on their business studies course, and many went on to study business.

Could/should the schools start thinking out of the box?

Pledge your support of the local campaign: https://www. facebook.com/WorthLessWestSussex/

MEMBERS of a Bognor Regis church will be swimming to raise funds for a new extension to serve the community.

More money is needed to complete the internal works to the new facility at Opengate Church in Victoria Drive.

To pay for them, the worshippers are hoping to swim 37,105 metres - or some 23 miles - for two hours tomorrow and next Saturday at the Arun Leisure Centre.

THis is a mile longer than the shortest point of the English Channel.

A church spokesman said:

Dear Sir THere is great disappointment that plans for Bognor Regis Pier have been kicked into the long grass and that town centre regeneration remains years away.

So, how refreshing to see in the past week, the transformation of the town's Arcade through redecoration and glass cleaning where possible but especially the huge, wonderful photographs of

"Each swimmer to swim a mile will need to cover 65 lengths of the 25m pool at the centre.

"THis new extension will be a family and community centre which has been built on to the front of Opengate Church will help to accommodate the many hundreds of visitors a week - mothers and toddlers, nursery school children, weekly youth groups, holiday clubs, Bible groups, ladies' and men's meetings, weddings and many other services and events throughout the year.

"It will be a great asset to the town."

town 'views', pictured above.

THis and the improvement of town centre frontages, generally show the effectiveness of town manager Toyubur Rahman's work with landlords to make Bognor Regis more attractive for visitors, residents and businesses.

Well done to all concerned.

Peter and Jean Coles, THe Esplanade, Bognor Regis

A FREE vocal masterclass for singing students is being held at Bognor Regis Music Club tomorrow.

THe session will be led by Susan Legg, the head of vocal studies at the University of Chichester, pictured below.

Advanced students from the university and the music club will perform their solo songs and then focus on characterisation and presentation.

Susan is keen to help students understand the importance of the text in their songs and will focus on bringing words to life and unmasking the character.

Club chairman Chris Coote said: "We are looking forward to Susan's masterclass and are sure she will bring her enthusiasm and teaching gifts to help support and encourage the singers who are taking part.

"To encourage other singing students to attend, we are offering free entrance to full-time singing students. Other students will only have to pay £5 to enjoy the evening."

Club members taking part will be Rebecca Grove, Barbara Leech and John Luck. THe participants from the university will be Sophie Hermon-Taylor, Charlotte Roberts and Jamie Formoy.

THe concert starts at 7pm in the club's concert room at 2 Sudley Road in Bognor Regis.

Entry at the door is £9 for members and £11 for visitors. New members and guests are especially welcome.

More details from Chris Coote on 01243 773276, Helen Woods on 01243 861620 or visit the club's website: www.

BognorRegisMusic.org.uk

ADVICE about helping charities across Bognor Regis and Chichester will be on offer at a special evening.

THe information evening is aimed at encouraging volunteers to become trustees of the organisations and put their skills and enthusiasm to good use.

It is being held by Voluntary Action Arun and Chichester from 5.30-7.30pm at THe Loft, THe Body Shop, Watersmead in Littlehampton.

Inspiring individuals will be present to pass on details of their experiences helping various charities and voluntary groups thrive and perform their essential roles in the community.

THey will also explain how they have acquired new skills and increased their knowledge of the voluntary sector as trustees.

Sue Holmes, a trustee of VAAC, said: "In our working lives, we develop so many skills. It's nice to be able to keep using those skills and using them in a way which supports local groups and charities, who provide so many services in our communities.

"We might not be able to give financial support to these groups but we can give some of our time.

"As a trustee, I am a member of a team. On my own, I might not be able to change things, but as a trustee - with others - I really can make a difference to those who need support in my local community."

THe High Sheriff of West Sussex, Mark Spofforth OBE, is hosting the evening and Voluntary Action Arun and Chichester is working with the county's Deputy Lieutenants, the Royal Society of Arts, the Small Charities Coalition and THe Body Shop to encourage as many people as possible to find out more about the role of trustees.

Register to attend the event or find out more by emailing Hilary Spencer, the chief executive of Voluntary Action Arun and Chichester, at hilary.spence@vaac.org.uk or calling 01243 840305 and leaving your name and email address.

CONTACT US: news@sussexpost.co.uk or 01243 908506 or 63 London Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1DF

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Almshouses provided a home for elderly ladies

By Pat Saunders, volunteer at The Novium Museum THE building on the north side of The Hornet (no 19) has a foundation stone dated to 1802.

The building now houses an arcade of smaller shops. Up to about the 1970s however it was the ‘Old Dears’ Almshouses, so named as it provided housing for elderly ladies living on slender means.

Prior to the start of the 19th century there had been six earlier almshouses on the site.

These had become severely dilapidated to the extent they could no longer be used.

However, local philanthropist Martha Dear left a legacy of £1,000 to fund them again.

Martha was the eldest daughter of John Dear Esq, Alderman and Town Clerk. She died aged 77 on 18 July 1807.

Her will listed an extensive portfolio of farms and lands and a number of bequests to various people.

As an unmarried woman she’d been wealthy. One clause in her will directed where she was to be buried and that a memorial tablet be erected in St Martin’s Church (since removed).

Included on the tablet was the following inscription which provides an insight into Martha’s personality.

“To delineate / the Character of this venerable Woman/ would be to exhibit/ those solid and useful Virtues/ for which/ the best of her Sex have been memorable/

She was Just, without Severity/ Charitable without Ostentation; and/ Pious, without Enthusiasm/”.

Besides the almshouse bequest, Martha left a number of legacies to various individuals for the benefit of the city.

These included a legacy of £50 for the Governor or Patronesses of the Blue Girls School, £120 to the Mayor, Aldermen and Citizens of Chichester to be invested and the proceeds paid over for the running of the recently established Dispensary.

Martha also asked that £10 worth of bread be distributed to the poor of St Martin’s parish on the evening of her funeral, the most in need determined by her executors.

According to the Charity Commissioners report of 1836 the almshouses had already been rebuilt by voluntary subscription on the site of the six earlier almshouses that had ceased to be used.

The day-to-day running of the charity was administered by the St Pancras parish council and was recorded in the churchwarden’s and vestry books.

In the early 20th century it was apparent the almshouse inmates were in need.

In November 1905 it was resolved that a collection be made by the Mayor & Corporation of St Pancras.

As a gentleman’s dining club, various

Prior to the start of the 19th century, there had been six earlier almshouses on the site.

traditions have become established within it. One is the support of the ‘Old Dears’ as the former residents had become known.

This fundraising tradition by the St Pancras Corporation continues to this date.

Each December a few days before Christmas, members of the Corporation, accompanied by Father Christmas or a troop of Morris men or both form a procession at St Pancras Church with symbolic wheelbarrows and walk to the current residences of the Dear’s Charity in St Pancras.

Here the residents receive a variety of

gifts. The charity supports women who have resided in the City of Chichester for not less than five years.

Throughout the year the Corporation of St Pancras holds other fund-raising events such as a Wheelbarrow Derby which started in Eastgate and finished at the Dolphin & Anchor, West Street.

The Derby in July 1988 had a fancy dress element included which was judged by Miss Sybil Long (then 83) who’d been one of the last ‘Old dears’ to live at The Hornet Almshouse.

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PostMotors

THE ALL-NEW KIA RIO KIA'S Rio supermini is more than ever a 'big little car' with the introduction of the new fourth-generation model – just arrived and on sale now at Newbarn Kia. THe all-new Rio is the largest and most spacious to date. It has a full connectivity package and advanced driver assistance systems, features new turbocharged petrol engines and has new suspension and steering, while the acclaimed styling has a more mature and polished appearance. THe all-new Rio is on sale as a five-door model only, in line with customer demand.

THe all-new Rio is offered in the UK in a 10-model line-up based on four engines, three gearboxes and four trim levels, including a limited-run, luxuriously equipped ‘First Edition’ variant. Available with Autonomous Emergency Braking with pedestrian recognition, and also features both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration.

THe all-new Rio has revised proportions and balance, with a longer wheelbase, bonnet and front overhang, a lower roofline and a more upright and compact back end.

Detailing inside and out has been designed to emphasise the car's interior space and its stability on the road. THe increased leg and shoulder room are among the best in class, as is headroom – despite the lower roofline.

A further benefit from the new proportions is increased boot capacity – up by almost 13 per cent to 325 litres – while the fuel tank is two litres larger at 45 litres.

Kia's 1.0-litre T-GDi (Turbocharged

Gasoline Direct-injection) engine is offered in Rio for the first time and heads a sevenstrong powertrain line-up which shows improvements in fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions over the outgoing Rio. THe new engines showcase Kia's advanced engine technology capabilities through downsizing, turbocharging, direct fuel injection and weight reduction, and feature a number of detailed engineering solutions to minimise throttle lag – the delay between the driver pressing the accelerator and the turbocharger delivering boost – and reduce internal friction.

THey join revised versions of Kia's 1.25-litre and 1.4-litre petrol engines, and two versions of the European-designed and Europeanbuilt 1.4-litre CRDi turbodiesel.

THe 1.0-litre T-GDi engine is available with either 99 or 118bhp, in both cases with 171Nm of torque across a wide rev band, starting at only 1,500rpm, for effortless driveability. THe 99bhp powered version has fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of 62.8mpg and 102g/km, while the sparkling 118bhp version is not far behind, with 60.1mpg and 107g/km. Both are capable of more than 50mpg in city driving.

THe respective 0-60mph acceleration times are 10.3 and 9.8 seconds, and both versions have a top speed of at least 115mph.

THe fuel economy champion of the allnew Rio range is the lesser-powered, 76bhp 1.4-litre diesel, a new option in Rio, which replaces the former three-cylinder 1.1-litre CRDi. Both 1.4-litre diesels have a healthy 240Nm of torque and have CO2 emissions

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below 100g/km – 92g/km and 98g/km respectively – while fuel consumption figures are 80.7 and 74.3mpg. In the case of the lesserpowered unit, this is an improvement of 2.2mpg and 2g/km over the previous 1.1-litre CRDi. THe 240Nm of torque is available from just 1,500rpm, giving sprightly acceleration from 0-60mph in either 13.5 or 11.6 seconds, with top speeds of more than 100mph.

THe 1.25-litre petrol engine develops an unchanged 83bhp and 121Nm of torque, and has fuel economy and CO2 emissions of 58.8mpg and 109g/km. THis easy-going entry-level power unit is ideally suited to urban driving, but is far from out of its depth at highway speeds. It can accelerate from 0-60mph in 12.5 seconds on the way to a top

speed of 107mph.

THe final option is a multi-point injection petrol unit with a capacity of 1.4 litres and power and torque outputs of 98bhp and 133Nm. Economy is 56.5mpg, as with the 1.4 in the previous Rio, with unchanged CO2 emissions of 114g/km. THe 0-60mph and top speed figures are 11.8 seconds and 108mph.

THis engine is also available with a fourspeed automatic gearbox for the convenience of drivers who spend most of their time in heavy traffic or who prefer an auto box. In this configuration, economy and CO2 emissions are improved to 46.3mpg and 140g/km (previously 44.8mpg and 147g/km), while the performance figures are 0-60mph in 13.4 seconds and a top speed of 103mph.

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Buoyant Blues eye up three wins in a PostSport row after "memorable" home victory Tim Ridgway Darts sport@sussexpost.com

Tim Ridgway Rugby sport@sussexpost.com CHICHESTER'S march to safety rolls on with the Blues looking to chalk up three wins in a row for the first time this season.

Rob Lawrence's side go into the rescheduled match at Sutton & Epsom tomorrow (2.15pm) off the back of one of their finest performances in recent seasons.

In front of a home crowd, the third-bottom Blues pulverised third-placed Hertford and, in one of the shocks of the season, emerged with 30-22 victory.

THat win - alongside a ten point penalty to rivals Southend - lifts Chi out of the relegation zone of National League THree London and South East division for the first time since October.

Roger Gould, the club's press officer, described it as a "memorable result".

He said: "Chi's forwards won a fierce battle against an experienced visiting pack and the whole team responded when Hertford came back early in the second half.

"THe margin would have been bigger if Chichester had not gifted two tries.

"THe Blues' outstanding players were Number 8, Chris Johnson, who showed his strength and speed all over the pitch, and Taff Davies, who kicked 6 out of 6 from the tee. " Chi started strongly, and a few minutes in Johnson and Jack Arden-Brown punched a hole in the defence. After a prolonged series of pick-and-go from five metres, flanker Jack Bentall crossed for the try.

Hertford struck back with a try of their own, but a Davies penalty and then a Johnson try made it 17-5 at the break.

THe visitors showed their class at the start of the second period, scoring two quick tries to take the lead 19-17. But Chi showed their fighting spirit and Harry Seaman charged over a score which Davies again converted.

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THe final section of the match was nervy - and despite Hertford scoring a penalty, Davies managed to score two of his own to give the Blues the victory.

THe win makes it two wins in a row and four from six since before Christmas.

Hopes are high there will be another cause for celebration against mid-table Sutton tomorrow.

f Chi go over for a score against Hertford

f The Blues will be hoping for a repeat of the stunning win over third-placed Hertford (courtesy: Rob Deavall)

Chi return with a spring in their step

f Chi men's firsts return to action this weekend

CHICHESTER men's firsts return to competitive action tomorrow after the lengthy winter break with all hopes set on working their way up the table.

Mark Pacey's side ended the first half of the season seventh in the very strong ten team men's conference west division.

A friendly with Brighton and Hove men's firsts last weekend proved to be the best preparation for a trip to the University of Birmingham on Sunday (12.30pm).

Chi know it will be a tough match against a side full students who are currently fourth in the division.

But there will be hope that the Sussex side can replicate their form a few months ago when they beat Brum 5-4 in a thriller at home.

It does not get any easier the week after - with Pacey's side returning to Kingsham to host Team Bath Buccaneers, another university side which sit second.

With just three points separating Chi in seventh and the University of Bristol at the

bottom, the pressure is on for a good start to the second half of the season to ensure they do not start slipping down the table.

Meanwhile, Chichester Ladies continued their remarkable form by crushing Lewes seconds 7-0 at Kingsham last weekend.

THat win keeps Meg Goring's side top of the Sussex Women's Premier Division - level on points with Brighton and Hove seconds and one point clear of Horsham seconds, who have a game in hand.

THe win at the weekend means Chi have now won their last ten matches in all competitions, scoring 68 times in total and conceding just nine times.

Tomorrow, Goring's side travel to play Brighton and Hove thirds (2pm) in a bid to extend their run to 11.

THen, on February 11, comes the crunch top of the table clash with Horsham at Kingsham (12.15pm).

Win that and Chi will be on course to lift the Premier Division title at the end of March.

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CHICHESTER Snooker Club were sunk

by Neptune despite Keith Robinson averaging nearly 30 points a dart.

Here are the rest of the results from week 15 of the Tuesday 'Double In Double Out' league: DIVISION 1 - POW 'B' 7 Newtown Raiders 14; Neptune 14 Chi Snooker Club 8; Hunston Club 3 Claremont Samba's 16 MAN OF THE MATCH - Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club) 13 & 21 darts [29.47 av]; Darren Rich (Claremont Samba's) 20 & 24 darts [22.77 av]; Dave Mitchell (Newtown Raiders) 25 & 27 darts [19.27 av] 180s - Micky Rowland (Claremont Samba's) x1; HIGH IN-SHOTS - Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club) 160 & 120; Wayne Wadsworth (Claremont Samba's) 120; Mark H Todd (Newtown Raiders) 120; John Abbott (Chi Snooker Club) 113; Jack Danahar (Claremont Samba's) 105; Dave Mitchell (Newtown Raiders) 103; Paul Bizzell (POW 'B') 100; Pat O'Hara (Hunston Club) 100 HIGH OUTSHOTS - Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club) 103; Richard Pennells (POW 'B') 82 DIVISION 2 - the Monters 17 POW 'A' 4; Cabin Cruisers 14 Wheatsheaf 7; Old Barn Owls 11 Friary Arms 10 MAN OF THE MATCH - Nick Hales (the Monters) 17 & 18 darts [28.63 av]; Rob Palmer (Cabin Cruisers) 28 & 32 darts [16.70 av]; Dave Bourne (Friary Arms) 30 & 31 darts [17.06 av] MOM - 1st leg 2 left in 27 darts 180s - Dean Knight (Old Barn Owls) x1; HIGH IN-SHOTS Paul van Ewijk (Old Barn Owls) 112; Bob Holmes (Cabin Cruisers) 104; Nick Hales (the Monters) 103; Rachel Hall (POW 'A') 102; Ian Kewin (Old Barn Owls) 100; Ben Lubbe (Friary Arms) 100 HIGH OUT-SHOTS - Dave Bourne (Friary Arms) 124; Dean Knight (Old Barn Owls) 89; Rob Palmer (Cabin Cruisers) 88 WHITEWASH LEGS - Jackie Duckett (POW 'A') whitewashed in 18 darts by Dave Owens (the Monters) Simon Kimber's two double ton-plus out shots were not enough to prevent Friary D from losing out to Aldingbourne Mavericks in the Friday Benevolent Darts League. Here are the rest of the results from week 13: DIVISION 1 - BRSA Ravens 7 Hunston Hares 16; Squash Club 9 BRSA Wanderers 12; Aldwick Legion 3 POW 'Z' 18 MAN OF THE MATCH - Micky Rowland (POW 'Z') 15 & 17 darts [31.31 av]; Darren Baldwin (Hunston Hares) 20 & 28 darts [20.88 av]; Dave Stone (BRSA Wanderers) 22 & 25 darts [21.32 av] HIGH OUT SHOTS - Conner O'Hara (BRSA Wanderers) 90; Wayne Wadsworth (POW 'Z') 85; Andy Stubbs (Hunston Hares) 82; Joe Osman (BRSA Wanderers) 77 DIVISION 2 - POW 'A' 4 Newtown Amity 18; Royal Oak 8 Chi Snooker 'A' 12; Aldingbourne Mavericks 13 Friary 'D' 10 MAN OF THE MATCH - Simon Kimber (Friary 'D') 18 & 18 darts [27.81 av]; Stuart Rose (Newtown Amity) 22 & 26 darts [20.88 av]; Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker 'A') 24 & 27 darts [19.65 av] 180s - George Claridge (Friary 'D') x1; HIGH OUT SHOTS - Simon Kimber (Friary 'D') 158 & 104 DIVISION 3 - Pagham Cricket Club 10 POW Galleon 13; Lamb Steyne 14 Friary 'C' 7; Richmond Rebels 12 ASC 10; QEII Richmond 'B' - POSTPONED MAN OF THE MATCH - Richard Pennells (POW Galleon) 21 & 29 darts [20.04 av]; Stuart Gray (POW Galleon) 23 & 27 darts [20.04 av]; Neil Conn (Lamb Steyne) 24 & 24 darts [20.67 av]; Mick Deadman (Richmond Rebels) 24 & 24 darts [20.67 av] 180s - Neil Conn (Lamb Steyne) x1; HIGH OUT SHOTS - Richard Pennells (POW Galleon) 120

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Chi eye up extending unbeaten run as Mavericks come to town

f Pagham (white) beat Horsham YMCA 3-1

Pagham still aiming high Tim Ridgway Football sport@sussexpost.com PAGHAM chaiman Tony Shea says the Lions are still in it to win it despite sitting 11 points off the top.

THe Nyetimber Lane side started the season with lofty ambitions and for the first few months of the season were more than up to the challenge.

But a disappointing December saw Mark Bennett's side fall off the pace and they currently sit fourth.

Recent weeks have seen the Lions pick up their form again, with Saturday's 3-1 home win over Horsham YMCA making it five unbeaten in the league.

With 14 games to go starting tomorrow away at Littlehampton Town (3pm), Shea is confident his side can lift themselves up the table by the end of the season.

Shea said: "THe management still think they can win it.

"THat's the aim, obviously it's a big ask but we want to finish as high as possible and keep working as hard as we can."

Pagham's 3-1 win at home to

Horsham YMCA last weekend came courtesy of goals by Kieron Pamment (2) and George Cody.

But the victory was soured with a bad injury to Liam Humphreys, who injured his ankle after falling badly.

Shea said: "Liam has torn ligaments in his ankle. It didn't look good at the time it happened but it was dealt with really well by the emergency crews on site.

"We wish him all the best."

Next up for Pagham is a short trip to Littlehampton, a side that Bennett knows well, having guided them to the SCFL Premier title two years ago.

THe Lions have already beaten the Golds twice this season. But Town have improved and are slowly pulling themselves away from the relegation zone.

Shea said: "THey've added a few players we had at the start of the season and I know they are trying to build a side for next season.

"THere's a lot of friendly rivalry but it is a game that I expect us to win."

f Pagham's Liam Humfreys receives treatment

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CHICHESTER City are looking to extend their unbeaten league run into a sixth month as they welcome relegation contenders Worthing United to Oaklands Park tomorrow (3pm). Miles Rutherford's side are currently third in the SCFL Premier, having not been beaten since the start of September.

Chi kept the streak alive last weekend, with a 2-2 draw at Crawley Down Gatwick.

It could, and probably should, have been a lot more, with Scott Jones, then Ellis Martin, giving the Lillywhites the lead. But an equaliser in the last minute by Oliver Leslie saw Chi make the long journey back from north Sussex with just a point.

Rutherford will be hoping for more than that tomorrow, even with a number of key players missing due to holidays.

Worthing United make the trip along the A27 sitting third bottom of the SCFL Premier and the Mavericks are in danger of slipping into the second tier if their current form does not improve. Having lost the last four on the bounce, Chi will be firm favourites to extend that to five and take their unbeaten streak into February.

f Chichester celebrate as their unbeaten run rolls on

Selsey hit four past Commoners Ne SELSEY continue to baffle the pundits by bouncing back from their worst run of the season to beat top of the table Little Common 4-1 away from home.

THe Blues went into the match having lost three in a row and conceding 15 in the process.

But Steve Bailey's side showed how consistently inconsistent they can be, keeping the league's best strikeforce at bay for most of the match.

Goals from Joseph Clarke, Lindon Miller (2) and Joe Manners sealed the surprise victory and lifted Selsey back up to tenth in SCFL Division One. With tomorrow's opponents, Storrington, (3pm) sitting directly above them, a win could lift the Blues back into the top half.

Tomorrow's match at the Bunn Leisure Stadium is the first of three at home for Bailey's side.

With that run to come, and with five games

f Nyetimber Pirates (red) score against Rogate 08

in hand on those sides around them, the Blues must have a top half finish in their sights this season.

In the West Sussex Premier, Nyetimber Pirates, pictured below, continue to sit pretty atop the division after a tight 2-1 win against Rogate 08.

Goals from Karl Westbrook and Michael Frangou sealed the win to make it 12 victories out of 12 so far this season and keep them 11 points clear at the top.

THe Pirates have a week off but local rivals Predators will host Newtown Villa at Longbrook Pavilion tomorrow (2pm) in what is a Bognor derby.

Predators have lost four on the trot while Villa lost 4-0 to SCFL Division Two side Roffey last time out in the Sussex Intermediate Cup. Before that, Villa's last game was before Christmas so Predators will be hoping they are still a little rusty.

Elsewhere, Chichester Ladies continue to top the table of the FA Women's Premier League south west division one after a 6-0 away win to Shanklin Ladies.

Lucie Challen (2), Charley Wilson-Blakely, Jess Lewry and Molly Clark, plus an own goal, gave Liam Greenfield's side all three points in dreadful weather conditions.

Chi return to action against Larkhall at Oaklands Park on Sunday (2pm).

Sids hot on the tail of Bosham's red Robins SIDLESHAM return to league action this weekend hot on the tail of table-topping Bosham.

THe Green and Golds spent last weekend comfortably dispatching Worthing Town Leisure in the SCFL Division Two challenge cup 6-0. A hat-trick from Tom Jefkins, a brace from Tom Bayley, and a Callum Dowdell strike sealed the win for Daren Pearce's side.

At the same time, SCFL Division two leaders Bosham drew 1-1 at Upper Beeding, meaning the second-place Sids are now just six points behind the Robins with a game in hand.

Both sides are in league action this weekend well aware that few mistakes can be made between now and the end of the season.

THe Sids travel to Falmer and the University of Sussex tomorrow to play mid-table

Montpelier Villa (2pm).

Meanwhile, Bosham will be looking to get that winning feeling again as they make the long trip out east to play Westfield (2pm).

Andy Probee's side have dropped points in their last two league games and will know that if the Robins are to get promoted, they need to overcome this poor run of form sooner rather than later.

Last Saturday could have been a lot worse than a 1-1 draw, with Max Kinahan striking late to earn the Robins a point.

With a Sussex Intermediate Cup semi final against Roffey on the horizon, Probee will know that the double is still possible for the Walton Lane side.

THe only side standing in their way it seems is Sidlesham.

f Sids' celebrate last weekend's win

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f The Rocks put the Grays' defence under pressure

Howell urges first placed Bognor to bounce back after Grays day Next Game

Harrow Borough (A) TOMORROW | 3pm

Tim Ridgway Football sport@sussexpost.com BOGNOR boss Jamie Howell is urging his side to get back on the winning track after the Rocks' 11-game unbeaten run was ended by bottom side Grays Athletic.

THe Nyewood Lane side are still top of the Ryman Premier after the surprise 2-1 defeat last weekend.

But Howell is urging his side to put that performance behind them and move the focus on to a trip to Harrow Borough tomorrow (3pm) and then Hendon away on Tuesday (7.45pm).

Howell said: "THe Grays match we will not dwell on it as I cannot believe that anything we did that day would have worked.

"We had an off day. But luckily that's not something that happens very often with the squad we have."

In a match of few chances, the Rocks thought they had escaped with a draw after James Fraser nodded in an equaliser with five minutes to go.

But after Harvey Whyte had been dismissed for two bookable offences, Grays countered and Lheureux Menga scored the winner deep into stoppage time.

A chance for the Rocks to immediately bounce back on Tuesday at Burgess Hill Town

was halted by the weather just 20 minutes before kick off.

It means Howell's side have had to wait a week to blow those Grays blues away, with a trip to Harrow Borough scheduled for tomorrow.

THen it's back to north-west London to face second bottom Hendon, a side that have not won in the league since the start of January. THey did, however, beat Bognor 2-0 at Nyewood Lane in November.

Both sides are in the bottom third of the league and have struggled in recent weeks.

But, as shown at the weekend, Bognor have struggled against some of the so-called lesser sides in the division, dropping points against sides like Merstham and Burgess Hill.

Howell said: I think we've struggled against sides towards the bottom.

"THe league is tough so if we lose to sides down the bottom people think we are doing bad. But sides lose to everyone regularly as anyone can beat anyone."

And as for avenging the Hendon defeat?

Howell said: "I don't really worry about it.

THey were better than us on the day. We have 16 games to go and we will try and get as many points as as we can.

"I've always said we will have a blip and it's all about how we recover. We may lose again this weekend but it's just about getting back on track as soon as you can."

Rocks wary of fixture congestion ROCKS' fans will know the feeling all too well.

As February rolls in, this is crunch time, when every game matters and the fixture list shows very few free days in which to squeeze all the fixtures in.

In previous years, that has hampered Bognor's charge on all fronts. But this year, so far, it does not look to be too daunting.

THat can all change very quickly though.

Nights like Tuesday do not help, when the players, officials and fans made the trip to Burgess Hill Town all fired up for the match, only for it to be called off 20 minutes before kick off.

Manager Jamie Howell said he did understand the move but questioned if it could have been done a little sooner.

He said: "To be fair, the extra games were a real hindrance last year but I don't think it's nearly as bad this time round.

"We don't know yet if Harrow Borough on Saturday will go ahead yet but so far we have been quite fortunate."

One player who may not be around for the resceduled match against Burgess Hill is onloan striker Elijah Adebayo, pictured right.

THe Fulham man has added a real threat upfront for the Rocks, netting four times in his

five games at the club.

But with just one more week on the initial one month loan deal, Howell is still unclear if the 19-year-old will be sticking around for a bit longer.

Howell said: "We will speak to Fulham after Saturday and see where they are.

"If they want him to stay, then fantastic, he

has been excellent for us. We will just see what they want to do."

Howell also indicated that he was looking at making a further addition as the season builds to a climax.

He said: "I'm pretty happy with the squad.

I would like one more but the squad we have has been doing well for us so far."

IT'S been a disappointing week in the grand scheme of things.

Playing at home against Grays, who are bottom of the table, really, we should have comfortably beaten them.

To lose the way we did, with us having so much possession and not being clinical in front of goal, was really disappointing - especially when you consider they only had two shots on goal and grabbed a last minute winner.

THat was a bitter pill to take.

In a funny way, though, I would rather lose games to sides that will not win the league than lose to say Leiston or another of our challengers.

To not play well and lose is a bit of a wake-up call, though.

For some reason, everything we did against Grays just did not click.

Whether it was being half a yard too slow, taking too many touches, not taking enough touches, there was that little something missing.

We were keen to make up for it against Burgess Hill on Tuesday but the weather stopped that.

It was a real shame as the way we were during the warmup it was clear that everyone was up for the game.

I thoroughly expected us to be back at the races.

I was so annoyed then for the match to be called off so soon before kick off, especially when the weather was exactly as was predicted.

When things like that happen as a player, the simplest thing to say is that we are all really frustrated.

Midweek matches are normally fine but you do have to be very organised.

As a teacher, I just have to be careful with my preparations - things like organising no school fixtures on those nights, planning my transport ahead and making sure I have the right food and right drinks at the right time during the day.

Usually, I will get the train to work and then go up with Alex Parsons. Or sometimes I will drive, leave as close to 3.30pm as I can and then go back to Havant to take the lads up

from that end.

With the floodlight problems they have up at Burgess Hill, we had to make sure we were there even earlier for the 7.30pm kick off.

As soon as arrived, I knew the game would not be on.

THere were puddles on the pitch. With all the rain that had come down, and with the rain that was forecast, there was no way the match was going ahead. It's just so frustrating for everyone who had made the journey.

We move on, though, and next up is Harrow and Hendon.

THese matches come at an important time and I feel the next three games could be defining for our season.

Traditionally, we do not do very well at Harrow, as their pitch is so bad it is a bit of a leveller.

But we did do well there last year and they are struggling a bit so that's in our favour.

THen it's on to the 3G surface at Hendon which does suit the way we play.

THen it's back at home to face Dulwich, who have been picking points up off everyone.

I know it will be tough but, if we pick up nine points from nine, that will set us up really well for the run-in.

As players we do not tend to look too far ahead.

THe way we do it is by thinking about three or four game spells and then working out a potential return from those games.

It will stay like that until towards the end of the season.

When we get to the end of March or the start of April, then we will start looking at the bigger picture.

Regardless of the results, though, the mood in the dressing room is always hugely positive. At Bognor, we always have an unbelievable team spirit and because of that we can always do things no one would expect.

Everyone accepts what they have to do as a team and I think that togetherness has created this opportunity to have a go this year. THat's a credit to the management.

Craney

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