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City MP demands answers BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk THE MP for Chichester has mounted pressure on the government to provide suitable local justice provision in the city once the crown court closes. Andrew Tyrie has written to the Secretary of State at the Ministry of Justice this week, asking for answers.

It comes after the government first announced that the combined court would close in February last year. Since then, local solicitors have put up a fight to keep it open - insisting it wasn't acceptable to put cases across the county. THe magistrates court closed in September. But plans to shut the crown court were thrown into doubt when they were put

on hold at the end of last year. THe Ministry of Justice said it would conduct a review into the planned closure. In the letter, to Liz Truss, Mr Tyrie wrote: “Your Department has given repeated assurances – including in the House of Commons – that Chichester’s Combined Crown and County Court would only close once suitable alternative local provision had been put in place.

"Facing the threat of judicial review, your department agreed in December to consider a proposal to keep some local capacity by rehousing the Combined Court in the former Magistrates Court building. THe decision is still pending. "However, evidence has come to light to suggest that the closure of the Crown Court may already be underway." Continues on page seven.

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Fairtrade ingredients where possible. Rosemary said: “I have a skill and if, by contributing the cost of the ingredients and using this skill, people come and have a great evening and the net result is hundreds of pounds for charity, then it’s a no brainer – why not?” “People think, 'What possibly can my £1 or £5 do in East Africa?', but you have to dig in your pocket and know that for people out there, it will make a difference. "As well as giving money, you have to think about what changes you can make at home to stop climate change, which has been a huge factor in causing the famine. "By walking more, using Fairtrade products and so on, you can be sure as eggs are eggs it will make a difference."

Man fined after asbestos dumped BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk A MAN from Lavant has been fined for flytipping after dumping asbestos near the village of West Dean. Max Long, 26, was caught after a member of the public spotted the dumped material in Chilgrove Road last August and reported it to Chichester District Council. When examining the fly tip, council officers found paperwork among the debris which enabled the enforcement officer to trace the material back to the homeowners. THe homeowners were then able to confirm that they had paid Mr Long to remove and replace the roof. Mr Long was interviewed under caution and admitted the offence. He agreed to pay a Fixed Penalty Notice of £400. Louise Rudziak, head of environment and housing services at Chichester District Council, said: “In the last three years, the council has spent more than £142,000 clearing away illegally dumped waste, and that doesn’t include removing harmful material such as asbestos. “What some people may not realise is that everyone, including both householders and businesses, is responsible for making sure waste is disposed of safely and legally. "If you have not taken all reasonable measures to ensure your waste is being disposed of legally and you give your waste to someone who is not authorised

to take it or your waste is flytipped, you – as well as the flytipper – could be prosecuted or issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice. “We would advise all householders and businesses to check thoroughly before paying an individual or a company to take their waste away. "We recommend that people note down the name of the waste carrier plus their address and check with the Environment Agency that they are registered to carry waste. "We also recommend noting down the details of who collects the waste, a description of the vehicle and registration and what material is being taken on the day of removal in case it is found dumped at a later date.” Asbestos is a particularly difficult material to dispose of because it is extremely harmful and it also costs more to dispose of. During the financial year 2015–2016 Chichester District experienced 30 flytipping incidents involving asbestos and the council spent an additional £10,000 disposing of this material alone. THis year it has already spent £15,000 on clearing asbestos. To check whether a waste carrier is legally registered see environment.data. gov.uk/public-register/view/index

BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk YOUNGSTERS have been practicing becoming the next Rory McIlroy at a golf camp at Goodwood. For five years, the Golf At Goodwood Academy has been holding junior golf camps during the school holidays, encouraging youngsters to stay active and take up the sport. THe camps have progressively grown in popularity. Ranging from three half days to full five days, the camp is for children aged between 5 and 13. It aims to provide a relaxed and fun opportunity to learn how to play golf and to support and develop young talent. THis week, children have been making the most of their spare time during the Easter school holidays. Craig Gardner is a PGA professional and a junior co-ordinator and leads the tuition for the camps. He said: "It gives them interaction with

other children. "It's also a game that they can play with their parents. A lot of the parents do play as well. "It's good to get the kids outside as well and get them away from the computer." Craig said it's good to start learning to play golf from a young age. "It taught me a lot of things when I started playing golf," he said. "Especially with the etiquette side of it and the behaviour and sportsmanship. "It's a long term sport. A lot of the kids do come back. "We try and keep things as fun as possible." One of the youngsters taking part was 11-year-old Natalya Smith. She said: "I like it. All the coaches and people are very kind. I just love the experience and seeing what the course is like. "It's fun to play golf. I find it very relaxing and calming." For more information please visit goodwood.com or call 01243 755144.

Post ` Police remember POLICE in Chichester were among those paying tribute to PC Keith Palmer this week. THe policeman died in the terror attacks in Westminster last month. Police in Chichester joined those around the country to fall silent and fly the flag at half mast on the day of his funeral on Monday.

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EXPERIENCE FANTASTIC DINING AT THE NEW JETTY RESTAURANT! The Jetty, Chichester is the latest addition to the multi award winning Jetty restaurant concept, which started in Christchurch, Dorset back in 2011, followed by openings in Salcombe, Brighton and most recently Guildford. The Jetty, Chichester prides itself on using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and offers a lively yet relaxed atmosphere and is a fantastic place to gather with friends, open a bottle of wine and enjoy exceptional food. If you are looking for a unique dining experience in a prime location, then look no further than The Jetty, Chichester! ENJOY 2 COURSES FOR £12.75 FROM OUR NEW SET MENU Available throughout April, Monday - Saturday lunchtimes and early dinner Monday - Friday 5pm - 7pm Call us on 01243 778000 Chichester Harbour Hotel, North Street Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1NH | www.thejetty-chichester.co.uk

Memory cafe is a success A MEMORY cafe has been launched to support people in Chichester, Bognor Regis and THe Witterings. Home Instead Senior Care is an at home care company. It launched the free, local event which takes place at the Lamb Inn, West Wittering. It is aimed at anyone in later life, their carers, family and friends and is a chance for like-minded people to socialise, have a cup of tea and enjoy some stimulating activities. Arranged, set up and hosted by Home Instead Senior Care, the café will run the last THursday of every month, starting at 3pm. THe first Memory Café, themed as a Vintage Tea party, was attended by 45 people. Organiser Simon McGee said: “I am absolutely delighted with the success of our first Memory Café. “We drank tea and ate amazing cakes, and a few were enjoying beer and wine from the bar as well. It was a proper party - everyone had a lot of fun. “We can’t wait for the next one which takes place on 27th April at the Lamb Inn. All are welcome to attend.” THe overall aim is to create a safe environment for those affected by memory problems to get out of the house. Home Instead hopes this new service will be taken full advantage of by local residents and continue to be a great success. To find out more call Simon on 01243 884111 or visit homeinstead. co.uk/chichester.

Chef battles starvation in Africa FOOD writer Rosemary Moon cooked up a fundraising delight in Bognor Regis. Rosemary, pictured above, held a cookery demonstration in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church to help the millions who face starvation in East Africa. THe church's parish hall was transformed into a kitchen filled with delectable delights as she raised £150 for CAFOD's East Africa appeal. With the help of sous chef, assistant priest Father David King, Rosemary cooked a variety of dishes. THey included onion and chilli tabbouleh, butternut noodles with salmon and coconut and a citrus winter fruit salad. Guests could sample the dishes, which were made using

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New flying experiences GOODWOOD Aerodrome is celebrating the start of the flying season with the launch of a unique new flying experience. Called Flying through the Ages , it allows flight enthusiasts to take to the sky in three aircraft from different eras. It features a Harvard Warbird, a Piper Super Cub and a modern Cessna. THe 1943 Harvard was used by British pilots during the Second World War. When on the ground, guests will be hosted on a guided tour of the Aerodrome, including exploring the history of the WWII airfield, visiting the engineering and aircraft hangars and going behind the scenes to meet the teams. As well as breakfast and lunch, the Flying through the Ages experience includes a bespoke set of souvenir flight overalls. Dave Ford, Aerodrome General Manager, said: “Flying THrough the Ages, will immerse you in all that is wonderful about aviation. "THe opportunity to fly three uniquely different designs, depicting aviation’s development over decades, is off the charts. "THe opportunity to explore the Aerodrome behind the scenes and learn about its history is something that only the select few will ever experience. THis will be a great experience for flyers and non-flyers alike.” For more information and to book please visit goodwood.com.

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Council suspend waste charging BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk PLANS to charge residents to dispose of non-household waste across the county have been suspended. It comes after the government announced this week that litter louts could be hit with £150 fines as part of new plans to tackle rubbish across England. Now, West Sussex County Council has suspended plans to charge residents £4 to dispose of a bag or sheet of nonhousehold waste. THe government’s anti-littering strategy includes plans to stop councils from charging for the disposal of DIY household waste. Now, the council said it has suspended the charges to avoid any confusion while the government conducts a review on the strategy. Nathan Elvery, Chief Executive at West Sussex County Council said: “It is the government’s intention to review its guidance with regard to the charges that can be made at local civic amenity sites and the specific reference to the disposal of DIY materials generated by householders. “In order to avoid any potential confusion for our residents in West Sussex we have decided to suspend all charges for these type of materials with immediate effect until the review by the government has been concluded.

“From today therefore householders visiting any West Sussex amenity site will no longer be charged for the deposit of material which results from the sort of work householders would normally carry out on their homes – what most people would refer to as DIY waste. “Once the government’s review has been concluded the County Council will look at the matter again.” Environment secretary Andrea Leadsom unveiled the government’s first Litter Strategy for England to reduce the near £800m burden to the taxpayer of clean-up costs. Under the new measures, the most serious litterers could be hit with the £150 fines, while vehicle owners could receive penalty notices when it can be proved litter was thrown from their car – even if it was discarded by somebody else. Andrea Leadsom said: "Litter is something that affects us all – blighting our countryside, harming our wildlife, polluting our seas, spoiling our towns, and giving visitors a poor impression of our country. "Our litter strategy will tackle this antisocial behaviour by building an antilitter culture; making it easier for people to dispose of rubbish; and hitting litter louts in the pocket. "We want to be the first generation to leave our environment in a better state than we found it, and tackling litter is an important part of our drive to make the country a better place to live and visit."

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Students get together to clean beach up for national initiative STUDENTS and staff from Chichester College showed their commitment to cleaning up the community. More than 40 people turned out to take part in a beach clean-up at East Wittering. THe event was part of the national Big Spring Beach Clean-Up Week, organised by Surfers Against Sewage. THe students scoured around a mile of shore, collecting several bags of rubbish. Among the plastic bottles, lids and general litter, they collected some unusual items including a toothbrush, air freshener and even some stray

shoes. Event organiser Mel Insall, who is a lecturer for additional support, said: “It was a very successful morning and it was great to see a good mix of students from different areas of the college coming together. “We found a whole host of bottle tops and lids and a lot of rope along the shore – even an iPhone cover. “I was delighted by the dedication shown by our students – it’s inspiring to see how much they care about helping to reduce litter in the local area and we are hoping to organise another clean-up event next month.”

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WALKERS in Chichester are celebrating notching up hundreds of miles over the past 15 years. Organised by the Chichester Wellbeing Team and a dedicated group of Volunteer Walk Leaders, Heartsmart Walks are free walks ranging from one and a half to six miles in various locations across the district and further afield. As well as helping people to get outdoors and discover more of the local area, the walks are also good for people not sure where to go or for those nervous about being out and about on their own. Each route offers people the opportunity to walk at their own pace, chat with others, meet new people and enjoy fresh air and beautiful scenery. Volunteer walk leader Gerald Gresham-Cooke said: “I know how much our walks are appreciated by everybody who comes. "I'm always amazed at how many turn up on an early Monday morning, happy to come for a walk. "It gives me so much pleasure as leader. People chat and make new friends, as well as see sights of West Sussex which they would never discover for themselves.” THe walks are accredited by Walking for Health, a joint project led by THe Ramblers Association and Macmillan

Cancer Support. Councillor Eileen Lintill, cabinet member for community services, said: “Walking is good for both mind and body and people really enjoy the HeartSmart walks. Walking has a wealth of benefits

and so if you fancy a change of scenery, meeting new people and seeing more of the district, then come along. “With spring just arriving, now is the perfect time to start thinking about getting out and about."

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HAVE you ever dreamt of being a firefighter? Now could be your chance to get a taste of life working for the fire service. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is holding a Have-a-Go Day at Worthing Fire Station on Saturday, April 22. THe day aims to give people a chance to find out more about becoming a retained (on-call) firefighter, and to try some of the physical tests and use the equipment involved in the recruitment process. In addition to having a go, there will also be lots of opportunity to ask questions. THere will be a number of current retained firefighters on station during the event who will be willing and able to answer any questions you have about life as a retained firefighter. THe event is open to anyone. Steve Clack, WSFRS Central Group Commander, said: “THis Have-a-Go Day is a very informal event so if you are interested in coming along please feel free to turn up on the day. "Our service couldn’t operate without the fantastic work of our retained crews, however we make no secret of the fact our current crews need more firefighters." THe event takes place from 10am until 3pm.

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Easter bunny has been out helping youngsters to enjoy school holidays CHILDREN have been enjoying Easter by taking part in an egg hunt at THe Novium Museum. THe Easter bunny has paid a visit to the museum in Chichester. Manager Cathy Hakes said: "We encourage everyone to visit the Novium this Easter holiday period. Entry is free for all. "We love Easter so much at the Novium, all the wonderful chocolate, the feeling that spring is in the air and the Easter Bunny have inspired us to create an Easter Bunny den where children can come and meet the bunny in person and receive a special Easter treat.

"Whilst families are at the museum the Tim Peake exhibition is a must see. "THe exhibition is still drawing in thousands of visitors who are enjoying learning about Tim's mission to space and trying out the hands-on interactive activities." Children can still take part in Easter egg hunts today and tomorrow and meet the Easter bunny in his den. It costs£5 per child. THere is also an Easter craft session on Wednesday from 11am until 2pm which costs £3 per child. Booking is essential. Visit thenovium. org for more information.

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Keep your properties secure at all times, police are warning POLICE in Chichester are warning residents in the Summersdale area of the city to keep their properties secure after two daytime burglaries. Two houses were entered in Ferndale Road. One was on Wednesday, April 5 and the other on Friday, March 24. On one occasion the occupant was gardening, leaving his house insecure. An expensive gold Longines watch was taken. A man was seen acting suspiciously in the area at the time and is described

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"Documents recently released by your Department, in response to a Freedom of Information request, state that hearings would not be listed in the Crown Court beyond 17th March, though the building would “remain capable of being used”. "My office has been informed by Court Serve, one of the websites that provide court listings, that the Crown Court was “no longer providing court lists” as of 17th March. "In addition, local media have reported that staff are stripping the Crown Court building of its contents. I’d be very grateful for an explanation." When the announcement was first made, people across the city and beyond held protests against the planned closures. Last year, Resolution West Sussex, which has been fighting to keep the court open, made a proposal urging that the existing Chichester Magistrates Court building be converted to a new Chichester Combined Court instead of closing it.. In December, the Ministry of Justice said it would consider it. But reports have emerged that the building is already being prepared for its closure. Speaking about the issue last month, Mr Tyrie said: “I am deeply concerned by reports that Chichester Crown Court is being closed without first putting in place suitable local alternative provision. "THe Ministry of Justice gave a firm commitment that the court would not be closed until this was in place – both to me in correspondence, and in the House of Commons. "Closing the courts without a reasonable alternative would be very

bad for my constituents. "THey would be faced with unacceptable travel times to reach the nearest court. It would also be a breach of faith by the Ministry. "THe decision to close the Crown Court was a mistake. I argued against it vigorously at the time. "As a result of recent Freedom of Information requests, it now appears that the Ministry itself acknowledged at the time of their decision that other courts might not be able to absorb Chichester’s workload. "THe decision might have been more understandable if a sound economic case had been made in support of it. As far as I’m aware, no such case exists. THe latest documents obtained through Freedom of Information requests support this conclusion. "THere seems to be no underlying economic logic at all behind the decision. "A comparison with East Sussex is relevant. East Sussex has 10 Crown Court rooms. West Sussex, with a larger population and geographical area, looks set to be left with no Crown Court at all. "THe Ministry of Justice owe my constituents an explanation, and I will be pressing them for it. In the meantime, the Government should keep this court open.”

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Time to cut down sugar FAMILIES across West Sussex have been discovering the amount of sugar, saturated fat and salt found in everyday food and drink. THis spring, nearly 1,300 people entered the Be Food Smart Challenge at libraries across the county, which supported the new national Be Food Smart campaign, part of Change4Life, and part of the West Sussex Sugar Reduction programme. Figures showed that in West Sussex over a fifth of children in Reception (22.1 per cent) and over a third of children in Year 6 (34.2 per cent) were classified as above a healthy weight in 2015/16. THe West Sussex sugar reduction programme led by the county council, won a national Public Health England award. West Sussex families are being encouraged to download the free Be Food Smart app.

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Pensioner makes a return to rugby club half a century on BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk A 91-YEAR-OLD Chichester care home resident has been reacquainted with the sports club she worked in half a century ago. Josie Allman, who lives at Colten Care’s Wellington Grange care home in Chichester, received a surprise round of applause during a matchday lunch visit at Chichester Rugby Football Club. She was among four residents of the home who were at the Oaklands Pavilion after a series of improvements were put in for wheelchair users. Josie, who worked behind the bar in the late 1960's, said: “It was really interesting going back after 50 years. It’s much bigger than it was before, but it has the same atmosphere, light and happy. "I remember everyone enjoying themselves just as they do there now. It’s a very sociable place to be. “I had a lovely day and really enjoyed it. It’s sad to think my friendship group from 50 years ago are no longer with us, but I felt at home again.” THe visit was part of an ongoing series of contacts between the home and the club who are just yards from each other across Wellington Road. THe Pavilion improvements, partly prompted by discussions with the home, include a lift, handrail and raised wooden platform on the balcony

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overlooking the pitch. THe aim is to make it easier for wheelchair users across the community to come along and watch the on-field action. Club President David Kay said: “We were really delighted to welcome Josie back to the club after all of this time. "Occasions like this, and the

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Celebrating Tim's birthday A GROUP of 30 people spent a night at THe Novium Museum to celebrate local astronaut Tim Peake’s birthday on Friday, April 7. THe exhibition tells the fascinating story of Tim Peake’s astronomical adventure, from growing up in Chichester to becoming the first British ESA astronaut. THe children enjoyed a torch-lit hunt around the museum, space-themed craft activities, birthday cake and an interactive bedtime story, before settling down to sleep in the Tim Peake Gallery. Seven-year-old Sophie Williams said: "It was really good fun. My favourite part was building space things out of cardboard and singing Happy Birthday to Tim Peake before we went to sleep.” Tim Peake thanked the group, tweeting, “THanks for the good wishes everybody – have fun.” Visit thenovium.org.

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first as I had seen the other people in my category and they were amazing. “THen to win Student of the Year – that was unbelievable, especially as I only started the course in September. I was in shock but I’m really happy, and my family are very proud of me.” Julia Williams, head of learning for service industries (including hair and beauty) added: “We are absolutely blown away by the team’s success in London. “I’m so very proud of Lauren and the other five students competing for the college. It is a tremendous achievement. “THe icing on the cake was being named College of the Year, which is phenomenal. “THis is extremely well deserved.” In addition to these awards, students Jodie Mayer and Zana Kuklyte came second for Chichester in the cutting & styling and level 3 colouring: cutting and styling categories (respectively). Tutors Sam Morgan, Sam Lister and Sue Sweeney were also named ‘Master Trainers’.

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Hard work pays off for IT team THE information technology team at Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has won an international award. THe team won the award for Best Implementation of an IT Service Management Solution. THe trust’s IT Solutions Team, working with a company called Freshdesk, beat competition from across Europe, Russia and the Philippines to win the prestigious prize from the Service Desk Institute a worldwide professional organisation for those working in IT support. THe team, who provide information technology (IT) support for colleagues working at St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester, Worthing Hospital and Southlands Hospital in Shoreham, introduced a new IT Helpdesk which improved staff satisfaction rates from 60 per cent to 94 per cent within just one week. Western Sussex Hospitals is one of only five acute hospital trusts in the country to be rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and has a leading reputation within the NHS for continuous improvement. Ian Arbuthnot, director of

Information Management & Technology (IM&T), said: “Staff at Western Sussex Hospitals are encouraged to innovate and make changes that improve patient care and facilitate work for their colleagues. “THe IT team is no exception and I am extraordinarily proud of this international recognition for their excellent achievement and continued hard work to make improvements every day.” Since the team relaunched the IT Helpdesk on October 31st last year, six agents have handled more than 19,000 calls. 91 per cent of those were resolved on the first contact and complaints have dropped to an average of just two per month. Grant Harris, head of IT Solutions, said: “We are providing a much improved service. “THis was very much a team effort and I would like to thank the trust’s executive board for giving us the autonomy to deliver this improvement." THe team was presented a cheque for £1,000 which they are donating to the trust’s charity, Love Your Hospital.


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` Tea party in park ALICE in Wonderland is coming to Hotham Park in Bognor Regis. Today sees a Mad Hatter's Tea Party being held in the popular public space to mark the unveiling of a new sculpture. THe revealing of the 8ft x 2.5ft hand-carved attraction funded by the Hotham Park Heritage Trust will take place at 2.30pm by the town mayor, Cllr Pat Dillon. THe sculpture has been crafted by Simon Groves to depict the tea party with clocks in each corner, playing cards down the centre and eight mushrooms as seating with the Mad Hatter as a separate figure. Heritage Trust press officer Malcolm Hunter said: "Knightstar Productions' youth theatre group will entertain with songs from the Disney musical Alice in Wonderland, and children are invited to come along in fancy dress if they wish. "THe Mad Hatter's Tea Party will begin shortly after the unveiling. We look forward to welcoming children along to the Tea Party, please bring picnic blankets for them to sit on. "THe theme of Alice in Wonderland was chosen by local schoolchildren and the cost of this sculpture has been met from funds raised by the heritage trust's Country Fair over the first weekend of August, 2016."

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someone to look at and get their attention. If something is a bit tatty, they walk past," she said. Teresa helps out at least one day a week. THe growing reputation of the shop and training centre means life is getting busier for the 20 helpers and clients who turn its donations into must-have furniture to raise money for Stonepillow's work with homeless people. Revive manager Maria Browning, one of two paid members of staff, said its aim was to help those without a home to move forward in their lives. "Most of the clients are in our supported accommodation and a few come from our night shelters. We also hold IT workshops once a week as well as our workshops where we restore and revive furniture. "We want to get the people who come here healthy, housed and into work. THat's what Revive is here to do - to get people back to an acceptable lifestyle. THey can then look after themselves and become employed." She described the homeless situation around Bognor Regis as 'stable' and said the biggest cause of a person being on the streets was relationship breakdowns followed by redundancy. THis was far removed from the once-common image of a person without an address. "I really think for a lot of people the stigma of homeless people being alcoholics or drug addicts is going. People are realising they are just normal people," she added.

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RESTORING furniture in Bognor Regis has helped volunteer Teresa Wordell restore her life. Teresa has spent seven months reupholstering donated furniture and general customer service duties at the Stonepillow Revive outlet run by the charity in the High Street. She credits that time with helping her to get a paid job, as a retail customer service assistant, for the first time in more than ten years. "I have learned so much from Stonepillow. THey have given so much fantastic support to me here. It's thanks to the people here I have got my confidence back," she said. "Getting another job has made a big difference to me. It has given me belief in myself and allows me to pay my bills." Town resident Teresa, 54, was among the guests at last THursday's official opening of the shop and training centre by Shelagh Legrave, OBE, who chairs Stonepillow's trustees, and the charity's patron, Bognor Regis town mayor, Cllr Pat Dillon Teresa was one of the first to offer her services after Revive opened last August. She wanted to make good use of the upholstery skills she taught herself when her children were young and her household furniture needed updating. She uses that talent to show Stonepillow's homeless clients how to make the donated chairs, sofas and stools as good as new. "Improving the furniture is really important. It makes it more appealing for

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A TV star is one of the attractions as Bognor Regis Museum re-opens for the summer. THe museum's hay press has been returned to the visitor attraction in full working order after being featured on BBC2's The Repair Shop. An edition of the programme last week saw the mid-18th century farming machine brought back to life by its mechanical experts. It came from the former Watney Home in Aldwick Road which closed in 1972 and is now the Royal Bay Nursing Home. THe restored item can be seen at the West Street museum from 10am-4pm, Tuesdays to Sundays and bank holidays. As well as the newly restored press, the museum's volunteers in the Bognor Regis Local History Society have compiled a Bulldozed Bognor display. Curator Chris Burstow said: "THe committee decided, some months ago, to include a display on the subject of Bulldozed Bognor, so we asked Ron Iden to give us a list of what might feature. "He gave us a list all right - 14 pages! Due to space constraints we have picked the top 13, but we are already planning to expand this display for next season. "When people peruse this display, they should mind they don't get demolished

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by the wrecking ball poised overhead." Among the buildings lost are Bognor Lodge, the original Fitzleet House and Craigweil House, where King George V convalesced. Another featured building is the Kursaal and a chair from the 1912 building can be seen in a display cabinet. Going further back in time, an 1876 Ordnance Survey map shows how the town has grown. It includes the village stocks from South Bersted which are shown underneath. A new saucy postcard section highlights the town's tourism history and THe Rocks' football achievements are also captured in another new addition. A faster computer link also makes more than 100 historic images come to life for villagers interested in views from around the area from previous years. Mr Burstow said the biggest physical change to the museum was the start of the outhouse project to include an original Bognor bathing machine as part of a seaside experience. "We are still a very long way from completion but we can at least say the project is underway," he said. Some £30,000 is required in all to enable the 113-year-old symbol of Victorian seaside holidays to be put on show again.

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NEW PLANS for homes on a Fontwell site have been revealed. Patrick, Richard and Philip Jones have submitted an outline planning application to Arun District Council to build 23 dwellings around Barnfield House in Arundel Road. THe application follows previous proposals for 24 houses in 2007 which were rejected by Arun and a government planning inspector. Emma McBurney, the planning agent for the latest scheme, says in a report: "THe residential developments will be no more than two-storey in scale, taking the form of small apartment buildings - no more than two flats each, ensuring a feeling of identity - terraced and semi-detached housing and a detached house at the fulcrum of the road."

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Call for government to stop Pagham plans GOVERNMENT minister Sajid Javid is to be urged to save Pagham. A request for Mr Javid, the secretary of state for communities and local government, to call in plans for some 1,000 houses in the village is to be made by the parish council. Chairman Cllr Ray Radmall told a protest rally he would sign the formal documents to seek a decision by Mr Javid to take a close look at the planning applications for Hook Lane, Sefter Road and Summer Lane in the coming weeks. “We do not trust Arun District Council to adjudicate this. We are now taking it to the secretary of state,” he said. “We will

be going to him in the next month. “It can cost us £50,000 but it will be money well spent. We will find the money one way or another. We are going to take a damn good case to the secretary of state. We are going to do everything we can to beat this issue. We are not going to have this village ruined.” Cllr Radmall, pictured below right, talking to protestors, said the parish council had used a series of consultants, including three from the Sussex Wildlife Trust, to build a detailed case against the intended developments. The experts had looked at flooding, sewage, traffic and the environment.

Mr Javid's civil servants have to consider the council's request. Agreeing to call in one or more of the four housing applications for Pagham submitted to Arun District Council will see decisions about them taken away from it. They will instead be decided after public inquiries led by planning inspectors appointed by Mr Javid. Cllr David Huntley, the parish council's planning committee chairman, said: “We absolutely think these houses are totally the wrong thing for Pagham. “It's completely unacceptable. We have agreed to 160 houses maximum. Otherwise, it ceases to be a village.” He called for the former Ford Aerodrome to be used for large-scale development instead. Their comments were applauded by some 600 people who turned out to the rally held by the Pagham and Aldwick Greenfields Movement (Pagam). It took place behind Pagham Village Hall last Saturday next to a field being used to grow lettuces. Some of those who attended the rally carried protest banners. One reading simply 'Save Pagham' was carried by Downlands Close resident Shirley Bass. The 64-year-old said: “I am here to support the community of Pagham who have done a fabulous job trying to stop so many houses being built here. “This is not about being a Nimby. This is agricultural land they want to build on and the roads around here will not take the extra traffic.

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f A section of the large crowd at the rally “The parking is already a nightmare and there are not the shops or the jobs." Fellow placard carriers Patrick and Gaynor Cozens face having homes built opposite their Pagham Road home. Mrs Cozens, 78, said: “We moved from Bognor in 2002 to get away from the hubbub. We are very upset the field is going to be built on. Pagham Road is not a main road. It ends up on the beach. Estates need to be built on main roads, not a lane that goes nowhere.” Mr Cozens, 80, said: “This is a nice village, peaceful and quiet. It will be absolute chaos if the houses go ahead.” Even Dolly, the seven-year-old greyhound, joined the protestors with notices tied to either side of her jacket. Her owner, Kerenza Holman, 52, of

The Green, said: “We walk around all these beautiful footpaths and we want to preserve this beautiful village. Once this land is gone, it's gone. We can't take any more people here. We have not got the infrastructure as it is.” PAGAM joint founders Albert and Gill Homer presented a 1,220 name petition against the Sefter Road and Hook Lane schemes to Cllr Radmall to be presented to Arun. Mr Homer said after the rally: “It was a fantastic turnout. It just goes to show how much interest there is in this issue." The current plans are for 250 homes at Sefter Road, 400 at Summer Lane, 300 at Hook Lane and a further 89 off Summer Lane. Arun wants to allow 1,200 homes in Pagham under its local plan.

OLYMPIC medal-winning swimmer Cassie Patten has inspired students at Felpham Community College to succeed. Cassie motivated the pupils in and out of the pool with how she became one of open water swimming's true legends. THe lessons she learned from her schooldays to her international successes were enthusiastically received by the Year 7 classmates. One of them, Alex Jordan, 12, said: "Cassie told us about the way, when she was growing up, she wanted to get a swimming medal. It was amazing seeing a video of her winning bronze in the Beijing Olympics. "She said about how she was bullied when she was at school for being taller than the other children. "She didn't like it because people picked on her but she didn't listen to them and just carried on swimming. "When she won the medal at the Olympics, she knew the mornings getting up at five past four to train had paid off. "It was a really powerful talk and very interesting. I enjoy playing the piano and I learned that if I keep going I will become good at it. Resilience and determination will make me get better." Last Wednesday's session took place through the Sky Sports Living for Sports initiative. It was the latest tie-up between the college and sports body. THe visits aim to teach the young people the six keys to success - mental toughness, hunger to achieve, people skills, sports and life knowledge, breaking barriers and planning for success. Cassie has taken up coaching after her retirement from competitive swimming. As well as the Olympics, she has won silver and bronze in the British championships and is a double European silver medallist and a

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` Fundraising auction GOODWOOD tickets and signed football shirts are among the lots at a fundraising auction at Pagham's parish church. THe lots will be going under the hammer at St THomas a'Beckett Church, in Church Lane, at 7pm on April 28. Proceeds will go to the church's Raise the Roof appeal for major repairs to the historic building. Tickets cost £5, including refreshments. THey are available on the door or from Trudi Kearsley on 01243 263597. Payment for items will be by cash or cheque on the night.

swimming World Cup winner. She said: "I'm here today to inspire young people and get them to realise their potential. "THere is a lot of pressure put on young people today academically but not everyone is academic. "I was really dyslexic and sport was my solace. THese sessions are a way to teach young people the core values of life. THey go hand in hand with education." Keira Smithers, 12, said: "It was interesting learning how Cassie became a professional swimmer. We learned about resilience and to keep trying because that is what Cassie did. "I do some boxing with my dad in the gym and I've got pads at home. I've not entered any competitions yet but Cassie made me want to become better at sport."

` Cameras approved NETWORK RAIL has been given permission to install cameras at a level crossing in Yapton. THe railway infrastructure owner wants the red light safety equipment to improve conditions at the site in Yapton Lane/North End Road. Two feeder pillars will also be installed. Arun District Council planning officer Richard Temple says in his decision: "While the sites are outside of the builtup area boundary, the developments are modest and required for the safe operation of the trains. "Furthermore, the area is characterised by the rail infrastructure equipment and this modest development would not appear at odds with the character of the area."

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Cycling to help beat dementia A FATHER and daughter raised more than £13,000 to provide better help for dementia patients in the Post area. Nature's Way founder Robert and Chloe Langmead, 12, brought in the money for Dementia Support with their intense training for a tandem ride in a tough South African race. THey spent months honing their cycling ability to tackle the 190km Cape Argus challenge in less than five hours only to watch helplessly as freak winds of 100kph led organisers to cancel the race. Undeterred, the pair intend to return next year. THey have also cycled 109km since they returned to the UK. Robert's wife and Chloe's mother, Lucinda, jointly started Dementia

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April 26 Kings Theatre, Portsmouth 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk FANS of the popular CBeebies show Mr Bloom’s Nursery will be delighted to hear that the man himself will be making an appearance at the King’s THeatre in Portsmouth along with all his gardening friends. Mr Bloom and his Veggies are getting the nursery ready for a very special occasion - a member of the Royal family is paying them visit! How will they prepare and will his audience be able to lend them a hand to help them get the allotment ready in time? THey certainly hope so! Featuring all of the much loved elements of the TV show, Mr Bloom

(Ben Faulks) will be joined by all his gardening friends: Margaret, Joan, Colin, Raymond and Sebastian, the lovable Wee MacGregors, and not forgetting Mr Bloom’s trusty machine, the Compostarium. Come and sing along to all your favourite songs: This Is My Allotment, Meet The Veggies, The Compo Song and Night Night Veggies. Using song, play and interaction, Mr Bloom’s Nursery promises to be a fun and inspiring show with strong educational values that will entertain parents and children alike. THis, Mr Bloom and his team’s first ever live theatre tour, has proved extremely popular so book soon to avoid disappointment. Tickets cost £14.50 for children and £16.50 for adults.

Forty Years On April 21-May 20 Chichester Festival Theatre 01243 781312 www.cft.org.uk LIKE much of Alan Bennett’s work, Forty Years On is at times satirical, nostalgic and always witty. Set in a public school on the South Downs during the year 1968, we encounter the school’s headmaster during his last day in the job. His final task is to appear in the school play. THe problem is, he’s yet to read the script and it soon becomes clear that Speak for England, Arthur is not quite the celebration of school tradition the headmaster might have expected. A glorious comedy, Alan Bennett’s first play is a hilarious and at times unnerving enquiry into Englishness, times gone by and identity. Written at a time of tumultuous social change it explores, with great satirical

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verve, the impact of the past on the present. Since its opening in the same year in which it is set, the play has seen popular productions and revivals across the country, re-affirming the timelessness of Bennett’s writing. In this production, the company will be led by Richard Wilson as the headmaster. Having directed FRACKED! for the Chichester Festival THeatre in 2016, the much loved star of TV’s One Foot in the Grave is appearing as an actor at Chichester for the first time. His recent stage work includes performing in Krapp’s Last Tape (at the Sheffield Crucible THeatre) as well as directing a production of Blasted at the Sheffield Studio in 2015. Famous for his brilliant comic timing and seemingly miserly demeanour, Wilson is sure to entertain as the headmaster. Also, excitingly, the play will feature 50 local young people acting as school children eager to perform on stage. Tickets range from £5-£45

April 21-27 Chichester Cinema at New Park info@chichestercinema.org 01243 786650 www.chichestercinema.org THE CHICHESTER Cinema at New Park continues to delight with its programme of excellent films that are sometimes overlooked by mainstream cinemas. A Quiet Passion (directed by Terence

Davies) details the story of 19th century American poet Emily Dickinson, from her early days as a young schoolgirl, to her later years as a reclusive, unrecognised artist. We first encounter young Emily at home and school, where she is an energetic girl exasperating her teachers by refusing to accept their strictures on religion. Later, the film changes mood, as Dickinson is confronted with illness, death and disappointment.

THis very faithful recreation of Dickinson’s world never feels stolid. THe fluid cinematography - those wonderful gliding shots that are found in many of Davies’s films such as Sunset Song and Distant Voices Still Lives and sheer liveliness of the writing and performances add energy to the storytelling. Cynthia Nixon, as Dickinson, gives a stand-out performance in an exceptional biographical film. Tickets cost between £3.50-£8.50.

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MAKE this an Easter to remember with Arundel Castle’s much-loved Normans and Crusaders event. Visitors will be transported back to 1215 during the Barons War, when unpopular King John battled with the Barons over money and leadership disagreements. Set on the American Lawns, beneath the oldest part of Arundel Castle, Raven Tor Living History Group will showcase 12th century crafts, weapons and combat, all set within a period style encampment. Visitors to the popular event will also have the chance to witness captivating archery shows, as well as test their own targeting

skills with a new and free feature – have-a-go archery for those aged over 8 years old. THe day will also feature stunning falconry displays, ancient cookery demonstrations and enchanting tales from a professional storyteller. Filled with the sights and sounds of the late Norman period, this event promises entertainment for the whole family this Easter. Castle manager Bryan McDonald described the amount of activities on offer. He said: “From interactive craft sessions to live combat displays, have-a-go archery and a delicious hog roast, there really is something for everyone this Easter weekend.” Normans and Crusaders can be found at the castle from 10am to 4.30pm across the three days. Tickets cost £10 for children aged 5-16 years old and £11 for adults. Children under five years go free.

Until June 2 Littlehampton Museum 01903 738100 www.littlehamptonmuseum. co.uk LITTLEHAMPTON Museum are holding an exhibition with a difference this spring. Artist Tricia Johnson is proudly bringing her collection The Art of Seaweed Pressing to the museum’s gallery. Her assortment of pressed seaweeds is both unusual and beautiful. Tricia used specimens of seaweed to showcase the beauty of life along her local shoreline in West Sussex. As a local artist and teacher she thrives on exploring new mediums and techniques, and seaweed pressing is her latest artistic

experiment. She said: “THe works in this exhibition were initially inspired by scrapbooks held at London’s Natural History Museum. “THese books were made by a Victorian ‘lady scientist’. Flower pressing was an acceptable leisure activity for ladies during the Victorian era and seaweed pressing enabled women to study natural history within the bounds of the social constraints of their time. “I was intrigued by how beautiful these pressings still are now and wondered at the process used to make them. ” On May 13, Tricia will be visiting the museum to give the public a chance to meet her and ask questions about her work. Admission is free. THe exhibition is open Mon-Fri 9am–4.30pm and Sat, 10.30am-4.30pm.

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AS PART of the National THeatre’s Live broadcasts, Tom Stoppard’s classic comedy is being brought into cinemas across the country in honour of the play’s 50th anniversary. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Joshua McGuire and David Haig, this new production broadcast live from THe Old Vic THeatre of Stoppard’s brilliantly funny situation comedy is sure to be a hit with modern audiences. Meet Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, two hapless friends who were mere background characters in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Set during the events of the tragedy, the pair take centre stage and must work together to stay out of harm’s way. As the young double act stumble their way in and out of the action of the iconic drama, they become increasingly out of their depth as their version of the story unfolds. First performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 1966, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead made an overnight star of Tom Stoppard, whose absurdist, existentialist play drew comparisons to Beckett’s Waiting for Godot. With multiple theatre productions across the world to its name, as well as a 1990 film adaptation, this production is sure to delight and tickets are already selling fast. Tickets cost between £14.50-£16.60.


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NOW THAT spring is well and truly on its way we must always be thankful for what we have. Reminiscing is therapeutic at the best of times, but positively cathartic in darker times, so I revisited the seventies and eighties, music–wise so to speak, last Saturday in the form of an Iron Tyger gig at the Chichester Inn. My dear departed friend, Laurie, would have marvelled at the energy and musical prowess of the Brighton-based band, recording currently with Bob Carruthers of Coda records. THe female vocalist Roz blasted out anthemic rock in imperious fashion to the delight of a packed audience and is pictured above alongside other band members and one honorary member! Another source of therapy is indubitably wine and the prospect of saving money on our favourite tipple! I duly headed to Tesco's, lured by the 25 per cent discount on six bottles or more. Apparently available throughout Easter until April 24. I endeavoured to focus generally on new wines added to their collection

and was intrigued by the Tesco's Finest 2016 Gaillac reducing from £7 to £5.25 if one of six bottles or more. A cheeky little number, ideal as an apéritif, whose provenance is from one of the oldest wine-making areas of Ancient Gaul now part of south - western France, this teaser Gaillac Perlé could rival Picpoul de Pinet as a popular choice with its delicate spritz and preponderance of stone fruit flavours! In the battle of the New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs, the Villa Maria 2016 Sauvignon Blanc is down to a very respectable £7.50 which, if one of six or more, is yours for just £5.63 and has

rich gooseberry, lime and tropical fruit flavours and is a no-brainer at this price! However you cannot avoid Graham Norton (love him or loathe him!) and his 2016 Sauvignon Blanc nominally priced at £9 reducing to £6.75, if one of six, is a blend of six wines from the Marlborough region with tropical fruits to the fore and a real zing and luxurious assault on the taste buds - a veritable winner, in my humble opinion! Two Burgundy wines then caught my eye with the Louis Jadot 2014 Pouilly Fuissé priced at £17, but diminishing in a pecuniary sense to £12.75, if one of six or more, proving to be a textbook Chardonnay with

white flowers and a hint of hazelnut, a touch of oak and delightful creaminess. Nonetheless my prize selection was that of the 2014 Château de Rully I er Cru La Pucelle priced at £16, but a mere £12, if one of six or more. Antonin Rodet runs this vineyard dating back to the 12th century and the name La Pucelle refers to the youngest daughter being accorded an inheritance. THis wine is delightfully fragrant with creamy vanilla and a long finish and is just what I would expect from a fine white Burgundy - let it warm up in the glass and delight you! In terms of Easter celebrations I must point out, at this

juncture, that you can procure a Plaza Centro Prosecco for just £5.07, if one of six bottles, and, at this giveaway price, light and quaffable with good bubbles an offer to snap up post haste! In terms of red wines, the 2014 Patrice Chodot Fleurie was a delight given its £6 price tag, if indeed one of six, and exuded fresh berry and cherry fruits and is a true gem to savour! Also, at eleven pounds reducing to a rather enticing £8.75 the Valpolicella Ripasso 2015 is dark fruits infused and smooth to boot, so well worth a punt. I wish you all a Bacchanalian Easter enjoy!

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IT’S EASTER and time to indulge! Maybe you are coming to the end of giving something up for Lent and the thought of chocolate Easter eggs are becoming more and more appealing. THe problem with most chocolate is its not really chocolate, although it says that on the packet, the highest content is sugar. Some bars have such a low percentage of chocolate, you wonder how it can be called a chocolate bar at all? I believe the French call our ‘high street’ branded chocolate 'cooking chocolate', as they would only use for cooking and not general consumption. Most of us think we are addicted to chocolate, but in fact it’s probably the sugar content we are addicted too. Milk chocolate and or white chocolate cannot claim any health benefits (sorry!) especially those with caramel or nougat fillings as its just added sugar and fat and highly processed. However, make the switch to organic, Fairtrade and high cocoa varieties and you will reduce the foods impact on the world as well as our waistlines, and even gain some health benefits in the process. THe secret goodness within dark chocolate is that it contains flavonoids, which act as an antioxidant protecting the body from free

radicals, toxins and harmful substances. It also relaxes blood pressure through the production of nitric oxide and can help balance certain hormones in the body. It tastes great, stimulates endorphin production because of the feeling of pleasure and indulgence, and contains serotonin, which acts as an anti-depressant by giving you a bit of a lift. Moving on to something even more beneficial and boosting to your health is raw chocolate.

Using the real bean in its natural state means its not cooked, over processed or mixed with cheap filling harmful ingredients. THis type of chocolate is known as cacao and is usually fused with coconut butter, berries and/or nuts. It contains no vegetable fat, milk or sugar so you know when you are eating it that it's all good for you. Cacao is a powerful healing ingredient that has over 300 chemically identifiable compounds rich in anti oxidants, proteins, good fats, calcium, iron, carotene, thiamine and riboflavin. It sounds so good! It doesn’t come cheap and normally retails at around £3.00 per bar, but you really don’t need much of it, as it is a very rich texture and taste, and because of its potency it satisfies you much quicker than a normal bar of high fat, high sugar chocolate. You can buy raw chocolate in very good health stores or you could be really adventurous and buy the ingredients to make it yourself. It’s far more cost effective and makes a wonderful and thoughtful gift. I spent a lot of time making my own last year and it is very simple and easy. THe basic ingredients are normally: • Ground cacao • Ground nuts • Dried berries • Dates • Apricots • Chia seeds • Coconut nectar

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Osteopathy explained AS PART of Chichester Osteopath's spring promotion, Simon & Henrietta attended the Havant Complementary Health Group on Monday. THis group was founded over 30 years ago to educate people about complementary treatments available to patients, originally with cancer. THey now have a monthly talk. Recently, the subject was Ayurvedic medicine, with dementia and yoga coming in the near future. THey still raise money for cancer care. Simon demonstrated a ‘general’ osteopathic treatment to a willing model and Henrietta provided an interesting description of the lymphatic system. THe interested audience asked many questions, including the all-time favourite: “What is the difference between an Osteopath and a Chiropractor?” You can find the answer at facebook. com/ChichesterOsteopath.

We were also able to explain that we treat the patient, not the condition. So, we don’t treat asthma per se, but we do help asthmatic patients with their breathing by relaxing any muscle tightness between the ribs and around the spine. More commonly, we treat people with low back pain, head and neck aches. Baby Felix came to visit us recently because he was unsettled. Despite feeding well, and growing at a good rate, he was still distressed and would not sleep for extended periods. We were able to relax some of his muscle tightness and joint strains. Now, both mum and baby are feeling happier!! One of the more interesting things that came up was related to nutrition. A lot of the attendees take various dietary supplements to improve their general health. THey were fascinated when they discovered all their nutritional gaps, over 100 ingredients, could be taken care of with three very simple steps in the first 30 minutes of the day. You can even get this help free of charge! Contact Simon Palmer for more details of this innovative new method. Visit our Facebook Page for more tips, tricks and insider secrets: facebook.com/ ChichesterOsteopath.


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Community News & Views FIVE neighbouring WIs form the South Rife Group which meet together in friendship twice a year. It was the turn of Pagham Harbour WI to host the latest event which took place in Pagham Village's small hall. May, the president of Pagham Harbour, opened the meeting welcoming everyone and introducing Margaret, chairman of the South Rife Group. Apologies were received from Melanie who wis the Federation representative. However, members were introduced to Chris, who was to stand in for Melanie. Two other members were introduced who are on the Federation Board of Trustees and also hold jobs at Federation level. Jerusalem was sung, followed by a very entertaining show from Marc Seymour, a magician and singer, who kept the group enthralled with rope, card and disappearing tricks from his Magic Circle repertoire. He gave out balloon gifts for several 'helpers', then sang some popular songs which members enthusiastically joined in with. THe show concluded with a beautiful white rabbit appearing from his little house which was delightful. Members gave him an X Factor vote of thanks from Celia who commented that there are not so many opportunities to see magicians these days, especially one who is multi-talented. Tea and cake was then enjoyed, with time to look at the bring and buy sales table and the competition table, this being a competition of magic wands. THen the business section of the meeting started with Margaret introducing Chris who showed the latest range of Bunting kitchen accessories by the WI. Karen went through the correspondence, including an invitation to Bognor Regis WI's fashion show on May 6 and also Bognor Regis Afternoon's table top sale at the Jenesis Centre on May 20. All are welcome to both events. Other West Sussex Federation events were brought to members’ attention, also the fact that this year is the Sussex Centenary so the federation has a full calendar of events for members to enjoy. Members were asked to keep looking in the Federation magazine for these, one of which is a picnic at Bramber Beeches in June. Margaret then reported the fantastic day members had visiting Denman College a few weeks ago, travelling up by coach together. THen followed the raffle and the result of the competition, which was won by Pagham Harbour. Margaret thanked everyone for a super afternoon and reminded members of the next meeting date of October 3 at 2.15pm to be hosted by North Bersted Village WI.

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TEMPERATURES as high as 15C in the Post area have well and truly signalled that summer is on its way. THis spring scene of the River Lavant and its flower-laden bank was captured by reader Terry Timblick to show the recent conditions in all their glory. THe bright yellow daffodils create a timeless scene to delight the viewer as the river winds it way from East Dean to Chichester Harbour through Charlton, Singleton, West Dean, Lavant, Fordwater and the city itself.

Sir, I was delighted to read of Cllr Goldsmith’s initiative to resurrect the A27 Chichester bypass project through a community workshop. I was, however, disappointed to read that it appeared Chichester District centric and, as a postscript, that Bognor Regis was seeking to hold a similar and separate workshop. THe greatest contribution to the horror that is our bypass, over and above the 42 per cent of through traffic, is the volume of traffic to and from the three roads that impact this stretch of road, the A259, the B2145/2166 and the A286. THese are the three roads on which the inhabitants of all parishes south of Chichester rely. THey include all parishes from West Wittering to Middleton on Sea, some eight in Chichester district and 11 in Arun district. A very significant addition to his horror is the recent decision by Arun District Council to include in its local plan applications to build a further 4,000 homes in Pagham and Bersted

in the near future and the government imposition of targets to build a further minimum of 1,000 homes every year until 2031 in the district. THe impact of the inevitable huge increase in traffic volumes will be devastating. On the assumption that any improvements to the bypass are not likely to be achieved within five years, life for those in the south and users of the bypass is going to become intolerable. While there is a major battle looming between ADC and its citizens in the far corner of its district based on the very real problems of inadequate infrastructure, jobs and facilities, I very much hope that the county council’s future efforts to find resolution will be completely inclusive of all those communities described and that we start thinking harder about the impact of housing plans on our highways. I suggest we need ROADS BEFORE HOUSES. CB Hamilton Flint Barn, Pagham, Chichester, PO20 1LW

ENERGETIC members of VK Gym, pictured above, in Bognor Regis have been gearing themselves up for a charitable challenge. THe family-run gym has been encouraging members to put their stamina to the test at the annual Bognor Prom 10K race. With their sponsorship in aid of the Chestnut Tree Children’s Hospice, among other charities, the team at VK are hopeful that as much money as possible will be raised. Not only are clients of the gym putting their fitness to the test at the eagerly anticipated event but they will be joined by members of staff as well. Team member Lisa Moulson, 27, who has previously raised money for the hospice at other events such as the Brighton Marathon spoke of her excitement for the event.

She said: “I think it’s good for the community that a small family-run gym is supporting a local charity.” She will be joined by her colleague Jack Parham, aged 20, and a group of other members, including Ernesto Andrade-Paris whose connection to the hospice garnered the team a visit from Chestnut Tree's patron Paul Jones on Wednesday. Lisa was pleased to see the members joining in with the event. She said: "We're so glad that our members are getting involved." "Our priority is to raise as much money as possible for the hospice." Anyone interested in helping the team raise funds can visit the gym in the South Bersted industrial estate where sponsorship forms can be found in reception.

SEVERAL awards have put Chichester College ahead of the rest at the first Lee Stafford Education national student competition. THe college came away with three of the top prizes – along with several other accolades – at the event, which saw the seven Lee Stafford Education partner colleges go head-to-head in London last week. Chichester College took the ultimate prize when it was named the Lee Stafford Education College of the Year, pictured below, in recognition of its achievements and standards reached by students and staff. Chichester apprentice Lauren Chater, 17, took first place in the first year styling category, after producing a mermaid-inspired style using the ‘twisted tong’ recipe. Lauren, who works at the Mark Lewis hair salon in East Wittering, also went on to be named Student of the Year. She said: “I was really nervous when we were travelling up to London – everyone on the coach was chatting but I was so quiet, which isn’t like me at all! “But once the competition started, I just seemed to relax and spent the whole time talking to my model as I worked on her hair. “I never thought I’d win, so I was really surprised when they called out my name – I thought it was a joke at first as I had seen the other people in my category and they were amazing. “THen to win Student of the Year – that was unbelievable, especially as I only started the course in September! I was in shock but I’m really happy, and my family are very proud of me.” Julia Williams, head of learning for service industries (including hair and beauty) added: “We are absolutely blown away by the team’s success in London. “I’m so very proud of Lauren and the other five students competing for the college. It is a tremendous achievement. “THe icing on the cake was being named College of the Year, which is phenomenal. I know how hard the team work to ensure they are hitting – and exceeding - the standards set by Lee Stafford Education. THis is extremely well deserved.” In addition to these awards, students Jodie Mayer and Zana Kuklyte came second for Chichester in the cutting and styling and level 3 colouring: cutting and styling categories respectively. Tutors Sam Morgan, Sam Lister and Sue Sweeney were also named ‘Master Trainers’ and were presented with pairs of engraved, gold scissors to celebrate their Big 10 achievements in 22 recipes (techniques used to master different elements of hair styles, cuts and colours). Big 10s are awarded to trainers who have reached the highest standard of achievement during their own practical assessments. Shelagh Legrave OBE, Chichester College principal, said: “I am absolutely delighted for our hair team – both staff and students. “We have always believed we have an enormously talented team in our training salon – and this proves it. THe awards given to our students and staff recognise the achievements and effort that they put in every day.”

VOTERS around Bognor Regis still have time to change their postal or poxy voting arrangements ahead of next month's county council elections. Anyone who wishes to do so must register their application by 5pm next Tuesday. More details are available from the Arun District Council website at: http://www.arun.gov.uk/registration. Arun will publish the formal notice of poll and polling stations by April 26 - a week before voting takes place on May 4. THe polling stations will be open from 7am-10pm and are detailed on the polling cards which have been delivered to homes around the town. Any queries about the election should be emailed to elections@arun.gov.uk. THere are 43 candidates standing for election in the seven divisions in the Bognor Regis area. THey represent all the main political parties as well as Independents in a few of the seats.

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CHICHESTER RFC are all but relegated with one game left after stumbling to a surprise defeat to a side already down and out. The Blues have been flirting with the drop all season as they have struggled to find their feet in National League Three (London and South East). With other relegation rivals picking up points in recent weeks, Chi have failed to deliver - and after slumping to a 30-24 defeat at already relegated Colchester, they only have themselves to blame. Now, the Blues have only pride to play for when they round off a disappointing campaign at home to third-placed Westcombe Park at Oaklands Park on April 22. (3pm). It could have been all so different though - with recent weeks delivering defeats to struggling Guildford at home and then on the road to second-bottom Colchester. Chi probably should have come away from Essex with all five points. But they were denied a late try by a debatable refereeing decision. Roger Gould, the club's press secretary, said: "Only an extremely unlikely failure by Sutton and Epsom to beat [bottom-side] Amersham and Chiltern in their last match could save the

Blues and that also assumes the latter will win at home against Westcombe Park. "With Southend and Guildford both winning with bonus points, they sealed Chichester's fate. It was an open, end to end game at Colchester and the margin was small. "Chichester emerged with two bonus points but they had succumbed to another fightback by determined opponents in a second half." The Blues had found themselves 19-15 up at the break, thanks to tries from Jack Maslen (2) and Ben Robson. But they started to suffer as the referee sin-binned Ross Miller for a dubious offence. Chris Johnson did seal a bonus point for the Blues touching down for Chi's fourth score. But Colchester kept on coming, scoring two tries and a penalty to put them into a 30-24 lead. Chichester tried desperately to retrieve the situation. Two drives put them between the uprights and there was great rejoicing as Aaron Davies pressed down for the try in the last minute. Disbelief followed when the unsighted referee ruled he had been held up. Further shock followed when the official penalised Chi again in the scrum, to seal the defeat - with it near certain relegation.

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BOGNOR'S Dragon Flyers trampolinists just keep on soaring to more success - with four club members being selected to perform on the national stage. Anya Johnston, Izzy Hauxwell and Libby Morton have all qualified at the elite end in the NDP 7 category while Rosie Budge will participate at NDP 5, which is the world age criteria for under-12s. The quartet will bounce on to Birmingham's Barclaycard arena in June to represent the South in the UK regional team finals. It comes after another successful couple of weeks for the team that trains in the Regis School. Johnston, Hauxwell and Budge all took gold at the regional team qualifiers in Alton in Hampshire. They were joined by young Manon Bailey, who also came first in the NDP 2 novice category. In the same contest, Morton and Sofija Kalnicenko finished second and third in the

NDP 7 category. That means an incredible six trophies made their way back to Bognor after the competition - much to the delight of Dragon Flyers' head coach Linda O'Leary. Also competing among the nine Flyers at the event were Harvey Nighy and Amelia Glass (NDP 2) and Lucy Hijmans (NDP 5) who finished in fourth, 14th and fifth position. O'Leary said: "With three of the region's top ranked performers, some squad members who have already qualified for Birmingham choosing to opt out of Alton and Johnston taking ninth in Britain at the elite schools finals, the club proves it has strength in depth." The Dragon Flyers Trampoline club has been running for more then ten years across the Portsmouth, Chichester and Bognor area. With classes for people of all abilities running throughout the week, all are welcome to try out the sport. For more details visit www.dragonflyers-club.co.uk

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THE BOGNOR Double-In Double-out Darts league is over for another season. But what a year it has been. To round off the end of the competition, teams took part in the Blind Pairs knockout followed by the trophy presentation at the Newtown Social Club. A total of 56 players took part in the knockout, just four short of the record. The first few rounds saw a 112 in-shot from Ashley Clements (POW 'B'), 100 in-shot from Lee Hellyer (Chi Snooker Club), and 100 in-shot & 125 outshot from Gary Blackwood (Newtown Raiders). The quarter-finals saw a 100 in-shot from Wayne Wadsworth (Claremont Samba's) followed immediately by a 116 in-shot from Richard Pennells. Wadsworth & partner Pat O'Hara (Hunston Club) failed to win the game and left the knockout. The first semi-final saw Pennells and Rachel Hall (POW 'A') take on Rhonda West (Newtown Raiders) & Andy Cooper (Cabin Cruisers). The first leg saw Pennells hit the winning double. The second saw Cooper take it to the last leg. Pennells started the last leg with a 108 in-shot, helping himself and Hall take the win 2-1 and the spot in the final. The second semi-final saw Blackwood and partner Graham Clear (Hunston Club) against Adam Judd (Friary Arms) & Lee Chapman (Neptune). Blackwood started with a 120 in-shot and they won the leg. Judd hit a 100 inshot in the second leg, but Blackwood hit another 120 in-shot. A ton each from Judd & Chapman still couldn't get them past their opponents who took the win 2-0 and the second spot in the final. The final saw Blackwood & Clear take on Pennells & Hall, with Blackwood winning the bull and going first. Blackwood scored the in-shot straight away with 80, and follow it with 85, while Clear hit 91 & 100. Hall eventually hit their in-shot, but they were too far behind to do anything. With 2 darts Blackwood hit double top to take the first leg after 20 darts. The second leg saw both teams miss the first in-shot, but Blackwood & Hall started the game. Blackwood hit a 140 early in the leg, but Pennells replied with a ton, followed by 86 from Hall. Blackwood had 137 left, but missed double 10 for the win. Clear bust the finish that was left for him by hitting the wrong double, and Blackwood also bust the finish on his next throw. This gave Hall a chance at double top, but she missed, giving Clear another chance, but he hit the wrong double again. Pennells then missed the double and left 20 for Hall. But, before she had the chance, Blackwood stepped up and hit double 5 with the second dart, taking the game and the match, making himself and Clear the Blind Pairs Champions, and taking home £100 between them. Then it was on to the other trophies, which were supplied by Aford Awards (the new owners of C&M Trophies of Littlehampton). The final league positions were: DIVISION 1 - Overall, singles and pairs winners - Claremont Samba's; overall and singles runners-up - POW 'B'; pairs runners-up - Hunston Club. DIVISION 2 - Overall, singles and pairs winners - Friary Arms; overall, singles and pairs runners-up - Old Barn Owls. Full results available on www.bognordarts.co.uk


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PAGHAM'S manager Mark Bennett is to leave the club at the end of the season - but a replacement could be named very soon. It's been an up-and-down year for the Lions, who had promotion to the Ryman South top of their wishlist. And while the club has made it to the league cup final against Haywards Heath on May 1, Pagham sit fourth in the SCFL Premier. Despite a number of high-profile players leaving after Christmas, chairman Tony Shea has stood by Bennett all year. In a statement confirming the news, Shea said he and the board had "reluctantly accepted" the decision. The statement said: "Mark has told the chairman that he has enjoyed his time in charge of the team and grateful for all the support he has received, but feels he needs a rest from football management generally. "The club has reluctantly accepted Mark's decision and will of course support him in his efforts to end the season on a high." Following the shock news, Pagham fell to a 2-0 defeat at home to Crawley Down at home on Saturday. They return to action at Broadbridge Heath tomorrow (3pm).

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Tone Zone go the extra mile Chi seal third spot with YM win Next Game Next Game

BOGNOR'S Simon Gill led the way for the town's tone zone runners at the Brighton Marathon. More than 12,000 people took part in the 26-mile race on the hottest day of the year so far. This included a squad of 29 from Bognor Tone Zone Runners. Gill well and truly did the club proud and scorched to a fantastic tenth place in two hours 39 minutes (2.39). Competing in his first marathon was 20 year old Jack Penfold. He started strongly but hit the dreaded wall at 20 miles as the energy-sapping heat took effect on the youngster. After slowing for three miles, he was spurred on by his fellow club members at the side of the road and dug deep to run the final stretch to finish in 3.27. Sy Daymond, Christopher Dummer and Jess Thomson were also competing in their first marathons. Daymond and Dummer ran well to finish in 3.25 and 3.44. Jess finished slightly after them in 4.04 after also being effected in the last quarter by the severe

heat. The final marathon debutantes were Daryl Fairbrother and Michelle Miles in 4.18 and 5.47. Two runners amazingly achieved PBs, Colin Hiscock in 3.27 and Paul Wells in 5.48. Wells along with Claire Baker is raising money for a defibrillator in Bognor Regis town centre. Another marathon taking place on the same day was in Paris. The club had four runners taking part in even hotter conditions than Brighton. Chris Gallagher ran with aplomb to cross the line in 3.39. Husband and wife team, Mark and Jackie Willamson, ran 4.18 and 4.26 respectively, with Jo Hinckley completing the course in 4.41. In another feat of endurance, Paul Coe took part in the South Downs 50 mile challenge. As the name suggests, this 50mile run starts from Worthing College and ends at Eastbourne via the South Downs Way. He overcame the distance and the 6,100ft of hills to finish in a very creditable 10 hrs 49 mins.

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IT WAS delight for Dolcetti as the Chichester City starlet scored a hat-trick to seal third spot for the Lillywhites in the SCFL Premier. The young Italian playmaker, who is dualsigned with Bognor, stole the show as Chi secured a comfortable 3-1 win on the road against Horsham YMCA. Those three points, along with a defeat for Pagham, means Miles Rutherford's side will finish at least third in the league this year. With three points separating them from Haywards Heath in second and a gap of five

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to Shoreham, Chi could yet climb even higher. But to do so they will probably need to win all of their four remaining matches - starting tomorrow at home to Loxwood (3pm) - and pray that their in-form rivals slip up in the next three weeks. Chi's task is made harder by the fact they must make the short trip down the road to local rivals Pagham on Easter Monday for an early kick off (11am). Fans of both sides will no doubt want to see a better spectacle than the reverse fixture on

f Lorenzo Dolcetti netted a hat-trick (c/o T McMillan)

Boxing Day, which saw both sides play out a dull 1-1 draw. Elsewhere, in SCFL Division One, Selsey put up a spirited effort against league leaders Saltdean United. After pulling themselves back into the game with a Joe Clarke strike, the Blues eventually conceded late to slump to a 3-1 loss. But Steve Bailey will be pleased with the effort shown from his side, who look set to secure a top half finish in a very competitive league. Selsey, who are seventh, return to action tomorrow, making the trip to struggling Ringmer (3pm). Then it's back home for Easter Monday when second-place East Preston make the relatively short trip along the coast (11am). In SCFL Division Two, Bosham have been crowned champions after a 2-0 victory over Roffey. Goals in each half from Marco Giambelardini and Jake Lafferty sealed the win and the title for Andy Probee's side. They were helped by third-placed Sidelsham, who held Jarvis Brook, in second place, to a goalless draw on the road. The Sids welcome the Robins to the Rec on Monday (11am) with local pride very much at stake. After pushing Bosham hard all season, Daren Pearce's side will want a win to seal a third place finish.

Chi Ladies on a high after defeating rivals CHICHESTER Ladies all but sealed the title after battering nearest challengers Plymouth Argyle 3-0 at Oaklands Park. Liam Greenfield's side have been in imperious form all season winning 16 of their 17 matches in the FA Women's Premier League South West Division One. But for all their good play, Chi have been unable to shrug off Plymouth - that was until Sunday when strikes from from Charley Wilson-Blakely, Cherelle Khassal and Chloe Dowdell sealed the victory. That win puts them 13 points clear of Argyle in second with Chi having just five games to go. Wilson-Blakely deservedly opened the scoring for Chichester after only ten minutes. Working a little space the striker turned on a

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sixpence and fired in an effort that flew into the roof of the Argyle net. It took until the hour mark for the Green Army to double the lead - Khassal running on to a through ball, to nod the ball past the onrushing keeper and side foot it into the goal. The Devon side threw everything at Chichester to try and get back into the match but to no avail. Instead the scoring was rounded off by substitue Dowdell who netted in injury time to seal the three points and put the title within touching distance. Next up for Chi is a home match against Basingstoke on Thursday at 8pm. Then it's on the road to Cheltenham on Sunday (2pm. Win both and Chi could well be league champions.

f Delight for Chi (c/o T McMillan)

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BOGNOR boss Jamie Howell is urging his table-topping Rocks to take things one game at a time as the side stand on the brink of promotion. The Nyewood Lane side have defied the odds all season. And, with just three games to go, the Rocks sit top of the Ryman Premier. After seven months of giving everything on the pitch, Howell's close-knit squad know that the next three days will decide their fate. First up is a tough match against Harlow Town at home tomorrow (3pm), before a virtual title decider at second-placed Havant and Waterlooville on Easter Monday (3pm). With just one point separating the two sides, Bognor know that two wins from two will seal the title and promotion to Conference South. Howell, however, is not looking that far ahead and putting all his focus into tomorrow's fixture. He told the Post: "Harlow will be tough game. They are a big physical side. They will be two big games but these are the type of games that everyone wants to be involved in. "We didn't think we would be where we are now at the start of the season so we are just going to go out there and enjoy it." One thing that is certain for Howell's side is that they will cheered on home and away over the weekend in large numbers. He added: "It's been difficult to prepare for as we are working on Harlow. Until that game

is done we won't talk about Havant. "We will try and take one game at a time. We will try and get three points tomorrow then turn things around for Monday. "We are just focusing on getting the result against Harlow and then move on." After a slight wobble against Enfield a fortnight ago, the Rocks returned to form with a 4-0 win over AFC Sudbury on the road. Jimmy Muitt stole the headlines with a hat-trick with the returning Darren Budd rounding off the scoring. Howell said: "Any time you go away from home and win 4-0 you will be pleased. "I'm not ecstatic, though, as I felt we could have scored a few more goals. But winning 4-0 away from home, I can't complain too much." That win means that anticipation for the Easter fixtures in Bognor has reached fever pitch, with big crowds expected for both games. With a local derby on the bank holiday, up to 2,000 are expected at Havant on Monday. Howell said: "A big crowd always helps and I've no doubt that a few neutrals will be looking at how we all we are doing. "In terms of Havant, every team has weaknesses - they haven't got many and a lot more strengths than weaknesses but that's the same with us. "If we win all our games we will win the league, it's quite simple."

Muitt meets Howell's challenge IF AT first you don't succeed... Being a striker is a difficult occupation. One minute you are the hero being adored by all; the next a villain for failing to convert a flurry of chances. But, after a spell as the latter, Rocks frontman Jimmy Muitt, pictured right, showed that while form may be temporary, no amount of time off the scoresheet could put him off doing what he does best. After struggling in front of goal in recent months, the former Brighton youngster has netted four goals in the last three games. That includes a well-taken hat-trick in Saturday's 4-0 win at AFC Sudbury. Manager Jamie Howell was full of praise for the 21-year-old, who has worked hard to come back from a knee injury which ruled him out for most of last term. He said: "I've been speaking to Jimmy about it [not scoring goals] and challenging him to increase his goal tally. "He's been working on it and he's come good. Like a lot of strikers, once he gets one then the confidence comes. "We saw that at Sudbury. Now he looks like a really good player and we're seeing the benefits on the pitch."

I'M WRITING this from Italy where I've been for the last week for work. Being away means that I missed the match against AFC Sudbury, which obviously wasn't ideal. But it was something I had to do. It's been a bit of a Catch 22 situation for me. With the timing of the trip at this time of the season I knew it was not ideal. But my job as a teacher, a job where I have just been promoted, meant that when the school trip came round, I couldn't really say no. Against Sudbury I knew beforehand, though, that Dylan would be probably back at left back so I could go away knowing I didn't leave a weakened side. We were travelling through France on Saturday when the game kicked off but I was checking on the progress on Twitter. My battery was a little low so I didn't check in until 20 minutes after kick-off. But when I saw we were two up and they were down to ten men I knew that the job was done. Being out here has meant that I have missed training in the week. But I have been doing a fair bit to keep in shape. I've been getting up earlier than normal to make sure I do what I have to do before the kids get up, whether it is hitting the gym or going for a run. I'm due back on Saturday morning and due to get to the ground for 1.30pm, just in time for the Harlow game. Jamie is waiting to hear from me on the day to see if I can be available for the team. If we hit traffic then it may be a bit of a squeeze but likewise we may make a bit of time if the traffic is not too bad. We all know that Harlow is a tough game. We got beat quite comfortably at their place but, I think being at home, we are better than anyone. We know as a squad that we can beat anyone in our league at home.

We know that if we get three points then we can go to the Hawks and win the league there. On a personal level for me playing Havant is always the biggest game of the season, partly because their ground is about 25 seconds from my front door. A lot of friends and family are Havant and Waterlooville fans so for those reasons the game would always matter that's before you add in the fact that is it effectively a title decider. Regardless of what happens with us against Harlow, games like that are why we play football. These are the big games that everyone wants to be involved in. Regardless, I will stick to my routine which I do before every 3pm kick-off. I'll get up, take the dog for a walk, maybe go for a light jog and then have breakfast while watching Soccer AM. Then after a light lunch I will go down to the ground and just be itching to get out there. Even while being in Italy, I have managed to stay in touch with the lads, either by text or over Facetime, particularly those I travel with to games. We all know what we need to do but we are not feeling the pressure at all. That will be on Havant as everyone said they will win the league. With the budget we have, and the small squad, we overachieve every year. I'm looking at us going into both games knowing that while on paper they may look tough but knowing that, with the way we are playing, we can get six points. Being out here I have had a lot of support from the kids, who are really interested and getting a lot of information on how Bognor are doing. They are the ones telling me that they don't want a team that's buying their way to success to win. Yes, it's a big game and it's a derby - but at the end of the day it's 11 versus 11 and then we go from there.

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