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BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk CHICHESTER’S MP has announced he is to stand down from Parliament at the upcoming General Election after what he has described as 'an exhilarating 20 years'.

Andrew Tyrie, who has been the city’s MP since 1997, made the announcement

this week, saying it had been a very hard decision.

Now, constituents across the city await news of his replacement candidate.

In a statement, Mr Tyrie said: “After very careful thought, I have decided to stand down from Parliament.

“The hardest part of my decision has been that I have the most welcoming, generous and beautiful constituency in the country.

“There have been many challenges, not least helping to rescue St Richard’s A&E from closure, getting the cash to improve sea defences and helping to secure emergency funding for Chichester’s flood relief scheme.

“It has been an exhilarating 20 years.

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“I have also sought to play a part in reviving Parliament’s relevance, not least by making the case for select committee chairmen to be elected by their fellow MPs." Mr Tyrie has also served as chairman of the influential Commons Treasury select committee since 2010.

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BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk CITY leaders have expressed their delight at news that funding to improve the A27 is still available.

Highways England chief executive Jim O'Sullivan wrote to West Sussex County Council leader Louise Goldsmith earlier this month saying that the money was still within the current Road Investment Strategy, which runs until 2020.

Now, Ms Goldsmith and Chichester District Council leader Tony Dignum have written to Chris Grayling, the Secretary of State for Transport.

In the letter, they said: "One of the issues you raised was the need for greater community consensus over the proposals.

"That was, of course, evident from the response to the consultation exercise undertaken by Highways England.

"We and other local leaders saw this as an opportunity to build on the public interest that consultation had raised and to tap into the levels of expectation among local people and local businesses.

"We opened a series of public forums for local people to come together to voice their views, their concerns and their ideas in order to explore the opportunities for community consensus.

"The first of these events was a great success and provided an encouraging basis for developing a cohesive set of expectations for the implementation of any plan. " Speaking to The Chichester Post, Cllr

Dignum said: "The Highways England chief executive’s letter gives heartening and clear confirmation that the £250m budget for improvements to the A27 around Chichester remains in the current Road Investment Strategy up to 2020.

"Mr Sullivan makes clear in the letter that only an online option is deliverable.

"This news makes the present countyled consultation exercise with the local community one of crucial importance.

"The challenge now for the community is to agree on an option which has minimum environmental damage and least restriction of current traffic movements, while also being acceptable to Highways England."

The government announced in March that the project was being scrapped because it did not have the support from the local authorities and from the communities. It came following Highways England's public consultation which concluded last September.

In the letter, Mr O'Sullivan said: "Within the current RIS (Road Investment Strategy) the southern route, or some variation thereof, remains the only deliverable option.

"I seriously doubt that a northern route is deliverable for a number of reasons including government policy on national parks."

A Highways England spokesperson said: “The Transport Secretary cancelled the A27 Chichester scheme because it was dependent on the support of the local authorities and communities and there was no clear consensus on the best way forward.”

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Final days for early bird tickets MUSIC lovers are being reminded to get their tickets for the return of the Priory Park Festival.

Taking place on Friday, July 7, Saturday, July 8, and Sunday, July 9, the remainder of April marks the last few days for people to take advantage of Early Bird priced tickets for this year's festival.

Boasting two stages, headliners at the festival include Tony Christie, The Stranglers' Hugh Cornwell, S Club, Dodgy, Georgie Fame, Deborah Bonham and The Christians, with more to be announced.

Tickets can now be purchased at Chichester’s Novium Museum, which is operating an on-site box office for the Festival of Chichester, in which Priory Park Festival is included.

PPF director Robin Bextor said: "Priory Park Festival is delighted to be part of the Festival of Chichester, an unrivalled arts festival in the whole of the country, with a brochure absolutely packed with over 200 events, of which the Priory Park Festival is a jewel in the crown.

"It is a huge tribute to Chichester to have such a festival, but of course you have to use it or you will lose it, so start buying tickets this week.”

Early Bird tickets are available until the end of April through the PPF website at prioryparkfestival.co.uk, in person or by phone at the Novium or by telephone on 01243 775888.

Tickets are discounted for all carers and children under 11 go free with an accompanying adult.

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BY RUTH SCAMMELL

ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk EVERYBODY deals with grief in different ways but now a pair of entrepreneurs have come up with a novel idea to help bereaved families deal with their loss.

Nick Carter and Colin Wilson have set up a business, called The Time for Love Company, which creates precious memories for people through a book.

The idea came about when Colin decided to make a book for his now fiancée Carolyn to show her how much she meant to him.

The book was filled with poems, song lyrics and pictures and was even accompanied by a CD. Colin said: "She was amazed that someone would take so much time to

do something for her. She was moved to tears. When she has dark moments she gets the book out and reads it."

Nick, who lives in West Wittering, also made a book for his partner Dawn having seen what Colin had produced. Together, they decided to start up a business.

Nick said: "I had been going out with Dawn for about a year. I wanted to do something special so she knew it was a serious relationship and that I was deeply in love with her.

"I wanted her to feel loved, appreciated, secure and happy. When she got it she couldn't believe the amount of time and effort that had gone into creating it.

"When I did it, I felt that love and connection.

"Even now when we listen to the music it brings us both to tears. It's an extraordinary thing."

And it's not just for bereavements - they also make books to celebrate special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, retirements and weddings.

Nick added: "It's helping people connect with their feelings and it's giving a way of sharing that love and appreciation for that relationship.

"We are putting these books together to tell the story of someone's life and the legacy left.

"There's nothing more important than that memory which lives on. Helping people put these books together is a very powerful process. It helps them look at the love, appreciation and legacy of that life."

Nick and Colin have made books for a variety of people including for a grieving widower, the parents of a five-week-old

baby who died, and for a fiancée to her husband-to-be the night before their wedding.

Colin added: "We called it Time for Love because it's about the time someone puts into it. That's the real gift - the time.

"It's just showing that passion that people have. It helps them with the grieving process and that's a really important part of it. It's teaching the emotional side through various different techniques."

Nick and Colin are also hoping to work with the Royal Marines to help support service men and women and their families when they go away for long deployments.

To find out more information please visit thetimeforlove.com or call 03450 573014.

ELECTIONS are due to take place across West Sussex next week.

The West Sussex County Council elections will take place on Thursday, May 4.

The number of councillors will be reduced to 70 and there will be some changes to the boundaries of existing electoral divisions.

You can find out more about the electoral review from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England.

Chichester district has ten county council divisions and one member will be elected for each area.

They are: Bourne, Chichester East, Chichester North, Chichester South, Chichester West, Midhurst, Petworth, Rother Valley, Selsey and The Witterings.

On the same day there will also be elections to fill vacancies on Chichester District Council in Bosham, Chichester City West, East Wittering, North Mundham and Plaistow.

For full coverage of the results, visit chichesterpost.co.uk on Friday, May 5, or pick up a copy of the Chichester Post on Friday, May 12.

For any more information about the elections and voting please call Chichester District Council on 01243 521010 or email elections@chichester.gov. uk.

Post ` Easter egg winner ROB REED has won a giant Easter egg thanks to Chichester Lions Club.

The club organised a raffle as part of an Easter Egg event involving pubs, shops, banks and the police station.

The Lions are expecting to have raised £1,000 which will be donated to the local Dementia Support Hub.

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Police launch new campaign SUSSEX POLICE has joined forces with the Suzy Lamplugh Trust to support National Stalking Awareness Week.

In a special video, police and the trust speak about the importance of identifying and reporting stalking at an early stage.

Detective Superintendent Jason Tingley says: “Victims should know that we completely understand this could be a big decision in coming forward. We are committed to listening to you, understanding what you say, and taking action to help keep you safe.

“It is important that everyone understands the debilitating impact stalking and harassment can have - in part because it is usually perpetrated by someone who knows their victim: their movements, habits, likes and dislikes, their friends and their family, their strengths and weaknesses and their fears.”

Harassment refers to any behaviour that causes a victim alarm, distress or puts them in fear of violence. Stalking is when someone shows persistent and unwanted attention towards a victim.

If you are being stalked or harassed it is important that you report it.

Call 999 if you’re in danger or call 101 if the incident happened some time ago.

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BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk Continued from page one.

Mr Tyrie continued: “Stronger committees now demand better explanations for the decisions made by ministers, regulators, and quangos than hitherto. I particularly want to thank my colleagues and the staff on the Treasury committee who have worked with me to drive these changes forward.

“I am confident that THeresa May will lead the Conservative Party to a decisive victory at the General Election, and will continue to give the country the strong and effective leadership that she has already shown as Prime Minister.

“I remain deeply committed to public service. I am determined, and hopefully young enough, to contribute in other ways in the years ahead.”

Tony Dignum, chairman of the Chichester Conservative Association, said: "I am very sorry to see Andrew leave Parliament and so cease representing the Chichester constituency.

"He has been an excellent MP on behalf of residents, representing them on issues like saving the Chichester courts, for the past 20 years.

"He has been very active in Parliament and was twice voted THe Spectator’s ‘backbencher of the year’ and in 2012 ‘select committee chairman of the year’ by leading journalists.

"In May, 2010, Andrew was elected

chairman of the Treasury select committee by a majority of the whole House and returned unopposed in the new House in June, 2015.

"He also has until now chaired the liaison committee of select committee chairmen which regularly questions the Prime Minister.

"His work as chairman of the Treasury select committee included working to improve banking standards and helping to make the financial sector more resilient and more trusted after the financial crisis of 2008.

"He has also sought to play a part in reviving Parliament’s relevance, including making the case for radical reform of the House of Lords and working for direct election by all MPs of select committee chairmen.

"On a personal note, I will miss working closely with him, as I have done over the past 16 years both as a councillor and as chairman for four years of the Chichester Conservative Association.

"He is a man of the highest ability and I am confident he will be able to contribute to public service in other ways after he steps down."

Meanwhile, the Liberal Democrat party has announced that their candidate for Chichester will be Jonathan Brown.

Jonathan is a district councillor and chairman of the Chichester Liberal Democrats. He grew up and lives in Southbourne.

Both the Labour party and the Green party have not yet announced their chosen candidates ahead of the election on THursday, June 8.

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Mayor is among those getting his blood pressure checked MORE than 200 people had their blood pressure checked thanks to a Rotary Club.

Encouraged by the Town Crier, the event on Saturday was organised by the Rotary Club of Chichester in association with the Stroke Association.

Most people were found to have pressures within normal limits but some were advised to see their GPs for further advice.

THe Mayor of Chichester, Peter Budge, led the way and Chichester City Council supported the club with a discretionary grant.

Organiser, Rotarian Keith Osterloh, said: “THis was the fifth year the club has run this event.

"We saw more people than ever, including young people and men who are usually reluctant to take part.

"We believe that Rotary has again made a difference to some folk who might have been unaware they were at risk of a stroke.

"Everyone should know their blood pressure."

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Evidence of birth of USA is found in city records office

BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk A PAIR of researchers based at Harvard University have uncovered what they believe to be an original copy of the American Declaration of Independence in Chichester.

The document was discovered by Danielle Allen and Emily Sneff, who both work at the university, based in Massachusetts.

The pair have named the document "The Sussex Declaration" and have dated it based on material evidence to the 1780's - the period of political contestation leading up to the Constitutional Convention.

There are other printed parchments, and other handwritten versions of the Declaration but this one and the original are the only ceremonial parchment manuscripts.

Wendy Walker, West Sussex County archivist, said: “We are looking forward to seeing the results of the hyperspectral imaging work and other analyses later in the summer.

“We are delighted to be working with Harvard, the Library of Congress and the British Library to find out more about this fascinating document and welcome this interest in the West Sussex archives.”

It is believed to have been held originally by the Third Duke of Richmond, known as the “Radical

Duke” for his support of the Americans during the Revolution. The parchment is, however, American and is most likely to have been produced in New York or Philadelphia.

Wendy added: "The Harvard academics were very interested and came to see it last summer.

"They did a lot of detailed work on it trying to date it and track where and when it was made.

"They believe it's a copy of the original and that is very significant.

"They are going to do some more work on it and in the summer it's going to The British Library to do a series of tests to find out more about it.

"What they have done is try to narrow down the date of it.

"They thought it was significant in terms of how it related to the original.

It's a real mystery that they are trying to unravel."

The team at Harvard is currently developing a collaborative project with the West Sussex Record Office, the British Library, and the Library of Congress to conduct hyperspectral imaging and other non-invasive analyses of the parchment.

Wendy added: "I think it's fantastic. We are delighted to be working with Harvard University and the British Library.

"It will be fantastic to see what the final results are.

"I think it's very exciting."

Speaking to The Chichester Post,

Emily Sneff said: "To find a parchment manuscript copy of the Declaration, and especially to find it in Chichester, was completely unexpected.

"Danielle Allen and I were tremendously excited to dive into research on this parchment manuscript, and we were grateful to be able to visit the West Sussex Record Office last summer to see the document in person."

Danielle Allen added: "Up until now, only one large format ceremonial parchment manuscript was known to

exist.

"That one is in the National Archives and was produced in 1776.

"This one was produced a decade later, with the signed parchment as its source, as part of the fight between Federalists and Anti-Federalists about whether the new republic was founded on the authority of a single, united sovereign people or on the authority of 13 separate state governments.

"It illuminates the politics of the 1780's in a flash."

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Campaign for speed limit A ROAD safety campaign group is supporting plans for slower road speeds.

20’s Plenty for Chichester is supporting The World Health Organisation (WHO) and United Nations’ (UN) call for slower road speeds.

The group want 20mph to be the default speed limit for Chichester.

They are calling on West Sussex county councillors to work with local police to enforce compliance of 20mph limits.

It comes ahead of Road Safety Week which runs from Monday, May 8, to Sunday, May 14.

Sarah Sharp, of 20’s Plenty for Chichester, said: "20’s Plenty For Us campaigns for a 20mph default speed limit in built-up areas without physical calming.

“I have a passionate interest in road safety which was born in 2009 when my daughter started cycling to school on her own.

"This passion stayed with me, even after the successful implementation of 20mph limits in 2013 in Chichester.

"After my collision with a car in 2015, I am keen to continue to reinforce the need for safety, slower speeds, segregated bike lanes and more pedestrian crossings throughout the city and environs.

"Road Safety Week is an excellent opportunity to raise an issue which can unite us all. Working together as a team to make the roads safer is my goal."

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Volunteers rewarded for their efforts at Marriott House and Lodge Home A GROUP of volunteers at a care home in Chichester have been recognised for their hard work and dedication.

Volunteers at Marriott House and Lodge Care Home were invited into a special afternoon so they could be given a thank you on Volunteer Recognition Day. Each volunteer was presented with a handmade gift and card to show them how much everyone at Marriott House and Lodge appreciates the time they give.

The volunteers undertake a variety of activities with residents in the home, including weekly

news discussions, group activities and one-toone time with individual residents.

Theresa Shell, general manager, said: “Our care home is like a family and all our volunteers are part of the family, loved and valued by everyone.

"It takes a special kind of person to give up so much of their time to help others and we are lucky to have such fantastic volunteers.”

Marriott House and Lodge are always looking for volunteers. If you are interested or would like more information please contact Sarah Harding on 01243 536652.

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BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk PLANS for a travellers site to be placed in a local community have controversially been approved by councillors.

The plans were submitted to Chichester District Council to change the use of land on Cemetery Lane in Woodmancote, Westbourne to a private gypsy and traveller caravan site.

But concerns were raised about the location of the site and the impact that it could have on the local community.

The application originally came before the committee last August but was refused because it was felt a single gypsy pitch would be an inefficient use of the land and would lead to an unnecessary loss of open countryside to the detriment of the rural character and tranquillity of the area.

But this application has changed the use of the land for the stationing of two static mobile homes for residential purposes for two gypsy and traveller pitches.

Roy Briscoe, from Woodmancote Residents Association and also from Westbourne Parish Council spoke at the meeting.

He said: "At a recent meeting I was bombarded with complaints about the proliferation of pitches in the area which is causing worry and distress.

"Quite a few will no longer walk to the village due to the added traffic and fear of passing the sites.

"Many don't even want to object because they say their views are either ignored or they feel threatened or intimidated. The local infrastructure is at breaking point. The primary school is

full - it was oversubscribed in 2016.

"There are new houses coming along, no doubt with lots of families."

However, the committee was told that the applicant's children already have a place at a local school and so this would not be an issue.

The parish council added in comments to the committee that when the traveller site was opened by West Sussex County Council in 1979, the community worked well together.

But they added that since 2013, the numbers doubled and that there are now in excess of 40 pitches and plots for travellers in the parish alone.

Cllr Richard Plowman said: "There has been quite a considerable amount of development on this particular site and we have had concerns about the effects on the rural landscape around it."

Chairman of the planning committee, Cllr Bob Hayes, said: "Being in the next ward to this town, I really have looked at this very closely.

"The problem I have is that last time when this came to the committee before we refused it due to the development itself and that it wasn't a good use of the land. That's been resolved.

"I've looked very closely to see if I can find any reason with a good solid reason to refuse and I can't.

"I understand all the concerns of the community but if we refuse this and it goes to appeal we know what the decision will be so reluctantly I have to agree to it."

Meanwhile, an application for 200 new homes north east of Graylingwell Park in Chichester was removed from the agenda to allow for further work to be carried out.

Genuine offer therefore all work must be completed by 10th May

Fashion show is a big success as funds support Planetarium A CHARITY fashion show has been held in support of the South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre.

The event, which took place at Chichester Park Hotel, was organised by Inner Wheel President Lynne Plowman, who wanted to do something to raise money for the Planetarium - her chosen charity for her year in office.

There was a charity lunch followed by the fashion show which showcased garments from the Chichester branch

of Phase Eight. The clothes shown ranged from the truly casual to formal attire.

Around 135 people turned out to the event and a raffle with generously donated prizes raised a total of almost £500.

The South Downs Planetarium is a registered educational charity, which is run by a dedicated team of volunteers and astronomy enthusiasts.

To find out more information please visit southdowns.org.uk.

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Get walking for hospice PEOPLE are being encouraged to take part in the annual Moonlight Walk for St Wilfrid's Hospice.

Starting at 10pm, from Westgate Leisure in Chichester, people can choose between the 5 or 10 mile sponsored walks which take in the Roman Walls and Bishop’s Palace Gardens.

By taking part or by hosting a small event such as a cake sale at work or a coffee morning for your friends, you can help to ensure the hospice continues to provide its services.

The money will also go towards supporting the Dreambuilding project to build a new hospice in Bosham.

Entry is just £15 and includes a special Moonlight Walk t-shirt, refreshments along the way and a light breakfast and relaxing massage at the end.

Visit stwh.org.uk for more information.

Post ` Club Open Day CHICHESTER Yacht Club is holding an open day.

Taking place on Sunday from 12pm until 5pm, it will mark the club's 50th anniversary. There will be offers and demonstrations.

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Mobility charity could face move and requires helpers VOLUNTEERS at a popular charity fear they could be forced to move.

The helpers who ensure Bognor Regis's Shopmobility service keeps going have seen the future of its base placed into doubt.

They are looking at having to leave the premises after almost 20 years.

But the manager, Marian Court, pledged the service - which hires mobility scooters and wheelchairs would overcome any disruption caused by the relocation.

"People have got used to us being here.

We are in this situation where we might have to move," she said, "and we don't know where we are going to end up at the moment.

"We will just have to find new premises.

They will have to somewhere in the town which is easy for people to access."

The doubts about the charity's location have arisen because its long-standing premises in the old fire station at the rear of Bognor Regis Town Hall could be swept away by the latest regeneration plans for the area.

The town hall's owner, Arun District Council, envisages enabling the use of the civic building in Clarence Road to be changed to a hotel and pub/restaurant as part of its £50m revamp of the neighbouring Regis Centre site.

The ideas are currently initial proposals but the council is continuing to work on the scheme.

Shopmobility has been based at the

town hall for most of its 21 years which will be reached this August. It started in the former Blueprint Business Centre, now a charity shop, in nearby York Road.

Mrs Court said she feared many people with limited mobility were still unaware of its life-changing service in spite of its vehicles being ridden around the town centre daily.

Shopmobility was keen to ensure as many people as possible were aware of its life-changing service. The charity has some 150 members in Bognor Regis and slightly more in Worthing and Littlehampton where it is also based.

They hire the fleet of 45 scooter and 30 wheelchairs about 1,800 times a year in Bognor Regis for trips around the shops, along the seafront and to events to enable them to experience life outside the four walls of their home.

A delivery service to their homes of portable wheelchairs is also available to enable them to enjoy journeys further afield.

Marian added: "Using a mobility aid can be the only way some people can get out. It's the most awful feeling in the world to feel isolated and lonely. That's what has kept me here for 12 years giving people the freedom to get out."

More volunteers are needed to enable the opening hours to be extended from the current all day weekdays to Saturdays. Extra helpers would also be appreciated for roles in the office and storing and working on its fleet.

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Scouts march for St George SCOUTING'S county leader was full of praise during his first visit to an annual parade in Bognor Regis.

Robert Sawyer took the salute during the St George's Day parade as some 350 young people marched through the town centre.

He said: "This is the first time I have been to this parade and I found it very good. I thought the parade was brilliant.

The turnout was really amazing and the weather has been good as well.

"This shows a lot of commitment by the young people. It's good to see so many of them turn out and having fun.

"The service was really good and they were enjoying themselves."

The parade began in the London Road car park and marched to the precinct and along the High Street and followed the reverse route to end in the London Road car park.

Parents and children to meet headteacher FAMILIES with young children have the opportunity to meet a new headteacher.

The Prebendal School is welcoming Louise Salmond Smith to the school next term.

She will be visiting the school to meet parents and children at the school's summer activities morning.

The school, in West Street, Chichester, is holding the activity morning for children aged between two and seven on Saturday, May 13, from 9am until 11am.

Activities will include a football shootout, fling the wellie, water and nature games, as well as an obstacle course.

The free event will also include refreshments.

Ms Salmond Smith, who is currently head of the junior school at Tormead School in Guildford, will begin her new post in September.

She is taking over from the current headteacher, Tim Cannell, who is retiring in July after 12 successful years at The Prebendal School.

Head of pre-prep at The Prebendal, Iona Carmody, said: “This is a lovely opportunity for families to enjoy a packed morning of events while at the same time chatting with our new incoming head.”

The Prebendal is also holding a pop-

in morning for nursery and reception places on Saturday, May 20, from 10am until 12pm, when families will be able to meet the school's early years experts.

You must book by emailing marketing@ prebendalschool.org.uk or call ing the school on 01243 520974.

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Charity's buses are vandalised HEARTLESS thieves have targeted minibuses which transport elderly people around Chichester and Bognor Regis to medical appointments.

The criminals took petrol from six of the vehicles run by the Bognor Regis shopmobility charity, Sammy.

They also caused damage to the minibuses which has left them off the road for several days. They are currently being repaired.

This has meant the organisation's staff and volunteers had to cancel some clients' appointments straight after the theft.

Mike Collins, Sammy's manager, said: "I would say we let down 25 people on Monday.

"This resulted in our beneficiaries being further disadvantaged by missing health appointments, attending support clubs, shopping trips, days out on their own or with their friends.

"The others we were able to arrange alternative transport for. These people rely on us for their general wellbeing and to remain part of our society.

"They are as disappointed and angry as I am that someone could

do this and affect their lives like this."

It is expected to have caused up to £250-worth of damage to each vehicle.

The theft took place last weekend while Sammy's nine minibuses and three cars were parked at its premises in Chichester Road, North Bersted.

It was discovered when staff and volunteers arrived for work on Monday.

Police forensics experts investigated the scene on Monday lunchtime and took away some suspected evidence.

The theft was the worst incident of its kind in the near five years Sammy has spent at its current base.

But Mr Collins said a few incidents of suspicious behaviour had taken place.

The charity faced a search for new premises before its lease ended this November to add a further strain.

He added: "Sammy has been operating for nearly 45 yeas and has always struggled to remain viable and affordable.

"This sort of setback is very harmful."

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` Healthy books BOOK lovers can boost their health by enjoying a new reading group in Bognor Regis.

THe group's first meeting will take place at 5.45pm on May 8 at the town's library in London Road.

Further meetings will be held at the same time and location on the second Monday monthly.

A West Sussex County Council spokeswoman said research by THe Reading Agency had shown reading for pleasure had a host of health benefits. THese were amplified when a group formed to read and discuss books.

"Many people find that joining a reading group can help them feel less isolated, meet likeminded people and give them the opportunity to share their opinions and feelings."

Everyone who attends the first meeting has been asked to take along their favourite or most recently read book.

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Your ideas for Bognor Regis sought to help town's growth

` School reunion FORMER classmates at Bognor Regis Comprehensive School are getting together again.

THe Class of '83 will be holding a reunion to mark reaching 50.

THe nostalgic occasion is being held at 7.30pm on May 27 at Newtown Social Club.

A Facebook page started by expupil Sue Davies prompted the idea for the get-together. THe online membership has grown to more than 200. More details from Sue at minxrat@yahoo.co.uk.

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BIG UP Bognor Regis, residents have been urged.

A campaign to change the perception of the town was launched this week.

Leading designer Wayne Hemingway led a workshop on Wednesday at which University of Chichester students became the first to give their ideas about how the views of Bognor Regis could be boosted.

An important part of this initiative is the #BigUpBognorRegis social media promotion where positive outlooks of the town can be shared by everyone. An online survey went live on Wednesday to also gather peoples' comments.

Mr Hemingway said the outcome would be a new identity - or place brand - created for the town.

He said: "A place brand starts to bring all the good things about a place together and focuses on the positives.

"Everyone is to have a voice, whether it's residents, students or tourists. THis is demographic design. And if people are negative we want to know the reason."

Lionel Bunting, the university's senior lecturer in marketing, was keen that the students got involved. He said: "I think it's really exciting. We want the students to be a part of it. THey spend such a long time in Bognor and they’ve got so much to give."

Students considered a range of questions and ideas. THese mainly focused on the positive aspects of the town that could be developed into a successful place brand.

Events management student Mary

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Uni students' green actions WASTE not, want not became a reality as University of Chichester students put their thoughts into actions.

As part of their course, second year event management students organised the most eco-friendly Spring Fair to date.

THeir aim was to raise both awareness and money for the Green Campus Group that aims to promote environmental issues as well as sustainability and wellbeing.

All the fair's decorations were created from recycled goods and will be reused again at other events not only adding to the environmentally-friendly aspect of the day but also the funds raised.

THe students were given a budget by the university to host the fair. However, due to this year's organisers' green-thinking none of the money was needed and was then given to the Green Campus Group.

Staff of the university were impressed by this approach to the day which was held in the Chichester campus' courtyard.

Kate Cathie, the university's environment and sustainable development coordinator, said: "THis year has seen more people involved than ever.

"THey've used the space really well and the theme is great.

"We've been trying to push the importance of sustainability throughout the course."

THe fair, which took place in the afternoon, included activities, food and products to buy.

Among these were face-painting, a raffle, cakes, a photo booth, ice cream and

products from Lush, the Body Shop and Brocks Chocs.

Trampolining company Flip Out were on-site to support the notion of fitness and well-being. THey provided the fair with a trampet and fitness equipment for people to try.

Tom Capelin, manager of Flip Out, was pleased to see how many students took part. He said: "Today has gone really well.

I've really enjoyed running it."

THe event has been held in the Bognor Regis campus in past years and the students saw this as their chance to also mix students from both campuses.

Charlotte Hayward, 20, one of the organisers, said: "Mainly, we want to promote sustainability, but we also want to bring both the campuses together."

One of her colleagues, Claire Farmer, agreed: "THe turnout has been better this year. People want to know what's going on.

"It's great how this has helped people to come together."

THe event proved popular with students who gathered to enjoy the activities and stalls available alongside music provided by university music students and a delicious BBQ cooked outside the canteen.

Shyanne Clarke, a first year theatre student, said: "It's been busy all day.

THere's been a real sense of community this weekend."

THe current fundraising tally of the fair stands at £164.73. However, the organisers are still waiting for contributions from certain stalls.

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TOWN councillors Steve Goodheart and Pat Dillon will be holding their latest open surgery in Bognor Regis today.

THe session to meet the public takes place from 3pm-5pm in THe Regis School of Music in Sudley Road.

THey hope the event matches the success of last month's occasion.

Cllr Goodheart said: "Many subjects were discussed from the state of the pavements to regeneration."

Other topics raised by concerned residents included the lack of toilets around the town, the need for better access to the beach and more free on-street parking.

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GROUPS around Bognor Regis could benefit from grants of up to £1,000. THe money is available for voluntary, community and charity groups for activities that promote or support wellbeing and health.

THe Arun Wellbeing and Health Partnership has a small grants fund of £5,000 with an easy onestage application process. THe next deadline for submissions is June 9 to be considered later that month.

Groups who benefited from a grant last year included My Sisters' House, Enable Me and Headway West Sussex. Priorities to receive the money include preventing illhealth and improving mental wellbeing.

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Chance to choose council members VOTERS around Bognor Regis will be going to the polls next week to choose their new county councillors.

THe main political parties set out their views on these pages.

THe candidates also include four Independents: Gill Yeates (Bersted), Steve Goodheart (Bognor Regis East), Graham Jones (Felpham) and Derek Ambler (Middleton).

Voting takes place from 7am-10pm next THursday at a network of polling stations. THe votes will be counted the next day and the results will be declared during that afternoon.

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WE HAVE continued to deliver services in a tough financial landscape and are experienced in dealing with harsh financial times.

We will continue to deliver good value for money services, ensure your voice is heard and invest in your communities.

We want our children to have the best start in life. Education is important in a child’s development, and we are campaigning for fairer funding for our schools.

We will continue to provide assistance to families in difficult times and keep children safe from harm..

We are working with district councils investing to build a strong economy e.g. a creative digital hub in Bognor Regis.

We are committed to working with

district councils to make our ambitions a reality for vibrant town centres for residents and visitors to enjoy.

Being safe in our community is important.

West Sussex County Council is there in an emergency and our fire and rescue service is there 24/7.

We work with our partners such as the police to ensure we provide as safe a place to live as possible.

We have provided £9.25million through Operation Watershed to help reduce flooding in our communities and will continue to invest.

We know there are many carers

across the county looking after their loved ones who deserve a high standard of care.

We will continue to provide help and support and will continue to recruit more care workers in the community.

We have invested £30million in our Better Roads Programme and we are now investing over £5million to improve pavements and walkways.

We are committed to building strong vibrant communities and be there in an emergency.

We will continue to deliver services to support you today and tomorrow.

WHY VOTE for Arun’s Green Party candidates in the May county elections?

THe Green Party continues to go from strength to strength, from just a few candidates at the last elections to fielding candidates dominating the coastal strip from Worthing to Selsey and Chichester. THe party has fielded candidates in ten out of 13 county divisions in the Arun district.

Its candidate for Nyetimber, Carol Birch, says: "Our message is simple: We need to protect land from unnecessary development, preserving food production and green

spaces whilst encouraging sustainable development."

Bersted hopeful David Meagher, already a Bersted parish councillor, is also very worried about houses planned for Chalcraft Lane and will push for fairer funding for West Sussex schools. Both David and Carol will support safer cycling, cheaper bus fares and safe routes to schools to improve air quality by reducing traffic.

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doctors to cope with demand, or green spaces."

Sue Livett, in Bognor Regis West and Aldwick, will fight to reverse West Sussex County Council cuts which have severely affected care and welfare provision for the elderly and disabled.

Sarah Rands, in Middleton, will fight to cut housing numbers and be an advocate for animal welfare.

Your Green Party candidates in the Arun district are: Margaretha Trent (Arundel), Isabel THurston (Fontwell), Nathan Wyatt and David Jones (Littlehampton East & Littlehampton Town), Conrad Meagher (Bognor Regis East), Sue Livett (Bognor Regis West and Aldwick), Sarah Rands (Middleton), Nathan Meagher (Felpham), Carol Birch (Nyetimber) and David Meagher (Bersted).

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43 Conservatives, ten UKIP, seven Liberal Democrat, six Labour and three Independents. THere were also two vacancies.

THe most recent elections in 2013 saw UKIP take the Bersted, Felpham, Middleton and Nyetimber divisions.

THe Conservatives won in Bognor Regis West and Aldwick and Fontwell.

THe Lib Dems came first in Bognor Regis East.

THe county council - based in Chichester - controls eight out of ten council services used by most residents. THey include highways, education and social services which are being funded out of a current annual budget of £1,361.7m.

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TORY-CONTROLLED West Sussex County Council has cut £224million from its budget, leading to county-wide chaos for libraries, roads, social care, health services, housing, schools and emergency services, among other issues.

THe Arun district has the highest demand for social care in the county due to the increasing over-75s population.

But the county council is offering us the lowest provision of residential care homes – there will soon be thousands of places lacking. THe county council must be pushed to invest responsibly in social care.

Local schools are threatening four-day weeks and running budget deficits to protect their pupils from the effects. THe shortfall in education funding across the county must be redressed.

THe lowest-paid Arun residents need

a tenfold increase in their income to afford the cheapest housing, and we have some of the worst rates of overcrowding and homelessness in the county.

Housing and infrastructure must be properly planned, taking into account local residents’ views.

Financial policies we believe are incompetent and poor monitoring of privatised services wastes money so desperately needed to support essential services.

Labour’s candidates are all local residents.

THey have pledged to defend their communities from further cuts and

privatisation of essential public services and to protect and invest in society’s most vulnerable.

Enough is enough.

If you want someone to represent you and your interests, challenge county council decisions and speak up for you, please vote for your local Labour candidate on May 4.

THey are:

IN BOGNOR Regis, the Liberal Democrats are now DEMOCRAT the clear alternative to the Conservatives in May’s County Council elections.

Liberal Democrat councillors have had a distinct position on many local issues, including opposing the local plan with 3,700 houses likely to be built in Bersted and Pagham.

Liberal Democrats are committed to

reversing the waste tip changes that came in last October.

THe Conservative county council has already been forced to suspend the illegal tip charges, but a Lib Dem council would revert back to the original opening hours for all waste sites in West Sussex.

THis Conservative policy has been a direct attack on local residents, who already pay for the service and on top of that have had a further increase to their council tax this year!

to ensure that mental health problems are spotted and dealt with swiftly. Waiting lists for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) must be dramatically shortened; * We shall continue to demand a fair education grant from the government to make up the £40m annual shortfall in West Sussex; * We will reduce primary school class sizes to 30 or below; and * At the heart of all our policies is doing the best for the local community, and delivering success on these important local issues.

Liberal Democrat candidates in the election are: Martin Smith (Bersted), Francis Oppler (Bognor Regis East), Paul Wells (Bognor Regis West and Aldwick), Alan Gale (Felpham), Barbara Roberts (Fontwell), Kenton Batley (Middleton) and Brooke Olsen (Nyetimber).

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Some of our other priorities are: * We shall better integrate social care with the NHS to ensure seamless community and hospital care, especially for our ageing population, and be more responsive to individual and family needs; * Particular focus is to be made towards young people, whether in school or college,

Vincent McCabe (Bersted), Heather Robbins (Bognor Regis East), Alison Sharples (Bognor Regis West and Aldwick), Martyn Eaves (Felpham), Roger Nash (Fontwell), Linda Sheppard (Middleton) and Jan Cosgrove (Nyetimber).

THEY say that too much power 'corrupts'.

Nowhere can this more true than in politics when just one party remains endlessly in power.

Complacency sets in and we see government detached from the very people it is supposed to serve.

It is vital to have effective opposition to hold them to account and that is why UKIP candidates are contesting key seats around Bognor Regis.

Without opposition, we see a chamber, where ruling councillors listen far more to their own party whip, than to the voices of the residents who elected them.

Without such whip, UKIP councillors are free to represent residents’ interests at all times.

In the past four years, UKIP as main opposition group, has championed a host of community causes.

UKIP has campaigned tirelessly for the radical streamlining of local government in the county, whereby the baffling layers of councils would be combined into

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one efficient, leaner – and much cheaper – unitary authority.

Similar counties around the country have already achieved this and savings of around £20 million per year could be materialised here in West Sussex.

For residents, this means that the constant cutbacks to services could be minimised.

Despite the good and well-proven sense in this, the ruling party here have resisted it completely.

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Plenty of fun with Pagham play event HOLIDAY fun was enjoyed by dozens of young children at a play event in Pagham.

Some 40 youngsters went along to the latest Play and Stay day to be held by St THomas a'Becket Church.

THe occasion took place at the Church Centre in Nyetimber Lane and was organised by curate, the Rev Jo King.

She said: "It was a really successful day and we had a lot of fun. I organised the first Play and Stay event at Christmas.

"THat went really well and so I was asked to hold another one during the Easter holiday.

"THose who went along live in the Pagham and Rose Green areas but they were not all regular church-goers.

THe fun included various craft activities.

THe day's success means it is likely to be repeated in the long summer holiday, added Mrs King.

THe church is holding an auction tonight in aid of its Raise the Roof appeal for £250,000 to pay for essential repairs to keep the historic building safe and weatherproof.

THe auction starts at 7pm at the church, in Church Lane. Tickets - priced £5 each are available on the door.

Lots include Goodwood tickets, a David Beckham-signed Real Madrid shirt, advanced driving lessons and catering for an outdoor event. Payment is by cash or cheque tonight.

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Think pink, so says Jan! Visit the Royal Oak, aka the Pink Pub, in the heart of North Bersted JAN CATTERMOLE doesn’t mind admitting that although she has both feet firmly in the past when it comes to being the landlady of the Royal Oak – better known as the Pink Pub in North Bersted - she is looking forward to the future.

THe Royal Oak has become something of a landmark around Bognor Regis. Dubbed the Pink Pub due to its fuchsia exterior everyone in the area knows who they are, but does everyone know exactly what is on offer there?

THe team at the Royal Oak pride themselves on the excellent service they are able to provide to their customers. With both delicious ales and tempting meals

on offer there’s a lot to enjoy in the cosy surroundings of the pub.

As a family run business - Jan works alongside her two daughters in the bar - the Royal Oak are all about making everyone feel welcome. Part of this is their dedication to giving their customers exactly what they want.

When it comes to food Jan believes in flexibility and all their meals can be adapted to suit their diners and give them the best experience possible.

THey are extremely proud of their extensive menu at the Royal Oak which really does have something for everyone.

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her chef David has been there since day one, meaning their menu is well tried and tested!

If it’s a light bite you fancy why not try one of their sumptuous starters including homemade soup of the day, sautéed garlic mushrooms and prawn cocktails?

For lunch they also serve jacket potatoes and baguettes with a range of fillings such as cheese, tuna mayonnaise and prawn.

Or for the larger appetites there is their mouthwatering selection of main meals which are all extremely good value such as their sirloin steak priced at only £9.50 and everyone’s favourite: battered cod and chips for just £8.50.

Popular with customers at the moment are the pan fried liver and bacon, and their homemade lasagne both priced at £8.50.

All of these tempting meals can be served along with vegetables, salad, chips, potatoes and mushrooms.

THere is also a board which details the day’s hugely anticipated specials from which you can select your option.

Of course they also offer a range of desserts as well as a children’s menu and vegetarian options.

THey serve fresh food from MondaySaturday 12pm-6.30pm.

THeir homely Sunday roast dinners are available from 12pm-2.30pm and diners have the option of beef, pork, lamb or turkey all at the extremely good price of £5.45 for a small portion and £7.75 for a regular size.

Add to this an extra course for only £3 and

THOUSANDS of visitors created a new record for Easter at the Aldingbourne Country Centre.

Sunny weather and a packed programme of activities saw just over 5,000 people of all ages enjoy the holiday there.

Debbie Wells, the enterprise and development team leader of the centre's operator, the Aldingbourne Trust, said: "Easter excitement came to the Aldingbourne Country Centre with a record number of visitors coming through the doors.

"With bouncy castles, splash about days, Tom's Talking Reptiles and Hayling Island Donkeys, there was certainly something for everyone.

"THe sun shined over the two weeks and so many excited children had a fantastic time."

THe fun lasted for two weeks, with the exception of Easter Sunday, and also included bounce about days, a piglet day, have a go archery and a games zone.

Easter egg hunts and bonnet parades added a seasonal flavour to the event.

Funds raised by special occasions at the centre, based in Blackmill Lane in Norton, go towards supporting the trust's work supporting adults with learning disabilities to lead independent lives.

THe charity's next special fundraising event is a sponsored walk around Arundel Park on May 20.

THis will consist of three, eight and 21 mile routes through the beautiful estate. THe two shorter distances will be marshalled and will start at 10am. THe longest walk will begin at 8am. Contact abigailr@aldingbourne.com.

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However it’s not just about the food at the Royal Oak. THey love to get involved with their customers, creating a friendly, community pub atmosphere.

Every THursday they host their popular quiz night and are always happy to see new people joining in.

Other ways to socialise at the pub include their live music nights which take place monthly - you can check their Facebook page for upcoming gigs.

With the improving weather weekends at the Royal Oak are sure to be enjoyable with their sun-catching beer garden out the back - perfect for sitting outside with a cider.

And for those who love their sport Jan is pleased to announce that they have now got the complete set of BT sports channels available, and with their impressive big screen television it is the ideal place to catch the important game.

With all these new additions it might be easy to forget where the pub started. Not here though!

Jan takes a great interest in the history of the Royal Oak. A characterful 17th century building, Jan has dedicated a wall in the pub to old drawings and photographs of it that create a vivid collage of the Royal Oak's life. THere is still room for more pictures though, and Jan is encouraging anyone with old pictures of the pub to share them.

THere certainly is a warm, friendly Guardian atmosphere in the Royal Oak due to its rich history and loyal returning customers.

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IT’S HOLLYWOOD, 1958. Small town beauty queen, songwriter, and devout Baptist Marla Mabrey, arrives in Los Angeles. At the airport, she meets her driver Frank Forbes, a deeply religious Methodist, who is engaged to be married to his 7th grade sweetheart.

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IT'S 1914. As the Great War looms, the mighty Ottoman Empire is crumbling.

Constantinople, the once vibrant capital on the shores of the Bosporus, is about to be consumed by chaos. Both Michael Boghosian, a medical student and Chris Myers, a photo journalist become mesmerized by an Armenian artist named Ana, which eventually spawns into a romantic rivalry between the two men. However, as Turkey becomes allied with Germany they must join forces to survive as the Empire turns against its own people.

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Release date: April 28 Director: James Gunn Starring: Vin Diesel, Karen Gillan, Chris Pratt Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi AFTER exploding onto the Marvel scene and firmly cementing themselves in the annals of pop culture, everyone's favourite band of misfits are back for more galactic (mis) adventures. Set to the all new sonic backdrop of 'Awesome Mixtape #2,' Guardians of the

Galaxy Vol. 2 continues the team's adventures as they traverse to the outer reaches of the cosmos. THe Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill's true parentage.

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Nathan Filon, Chris Sullivanm, Pom Klementieff, Elizabeth Debicki, Tommy Flanagan, Kurt Russell and Sylvester Stallone join returning starts Vin Diesel, Chris Pratt, Bradley Cooper and Zoe Saldana to form an all star cast of cosmic chaos as the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand its ever growing roster of blockbusters.

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Jackson - Live in Concert May 12 Alexandra Theatre, Bognor Regis 01243 861010 www.alexandratheatre.co.uk JACKSON Live in Concert is one of the most accurate and exciting tributes to the King of Pop currently touring the UK. Now in its eighth year, this concert show sees long-time fan and hugely talented Ben recreate the Michael Jackson experience with his stunning rendition of all his favourite songs.

Musical legend Michael Jackson will always be remembered as one of the most influential artists of all time.

With a career spanning nearly five decades, he remained at the forefront of music and will continue to inspire countless people across the world for generations to come.

Ben’s portrayal of Jackson perfectly captures him at the height of his powers with his mesmerising, energetic and dynamic performances. Ben’s charisma and professionalism really shines through as he sings live throughout the show and performs the full iconic Michael Jackson dance routines.

Ben will be joined on stage by his incredible band and dancers who add to the ultimate Jackson experience and expect to be dazzled by their renditions of favourite's such as Thriller, Beat It and Billie Jean.

Jackson Live in Concert features alllive vocals, musicians and dancers, fabulous costumes and is packed with authentic touches and flair. THis show is must-see for any true fan of Michael Jackson.

Tickets cost £22.50.

That'll Be The Day! May 14 Mayflower Theatre, Southampton 02380 711811 www.mayflower.org.uk AFTER an incredible three decades of touring, the country's favourite Rock n' Roll variety production That’ll Be The Day returns with another brand new show.

THis year’s production features a fresh line-up of sensational classic gold hits, spanning the 50s right through to the 70s, mixed as always, with even more hilarious comedy.

With a changing programme every year the cast of That'll Be The Day love to learn new repertoire and explore new artists such as THe Beatles, THe Rolling Stones, Shirley Bassey, Cliff Richard and many more.

In this, their 31st year as a company, the cast and crew are extremely proud of what they have achieved. Since their humble beginnings in 1985 the cast has

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grown along with the public's love for their memorable, toe-tapping and always hilarious shows.

THeir highly enthusiastic and talented cast includes the likes of performers and impersonators Trevor Payne, Gary Anderson, Jules Greenham, Jodie Lawson, Nikki Renee Hechavarria and Mark Street, all of whom have years of stage experience behind them.

THis is the perfect night out for lovers of rock n' roll, nostalgia and a having a good time and can be enjoyed by the whole family.

Complete with stunning costumes and incredible live music performances, the cast guarantee you’ll be on your feet and dancing in the aisles before the night is over.

So why not make a trip to the Mayflower THeatre in Southampton for a fun-filled night of music, dancing and plenty of laughs?

Tickets cost from £26.50-£28.50.

Lord of the Rings: Extended Trilogy May 13 Connaught Studio, Worthing theatres@adur-worthing.gov.uk 01903 206206 www.worthingtheatres.co.uk

"This movie marathon is the ultimate experience for lovers of Peter Jackson's epic masterpiece."

"There's a lot to love about this comedy infused, nostalgic rock n' roll show."

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"This show authentically captures the essence and magic of Michael Jackson live on stage."

PETER Jackson's fantasy epic Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring first hit big screens in 2001 and even now it has not lost any of its cinematic magic.

Worthing THeatres are offering die-hard fans the chance to watch all three epic extended edition Lord of the Rings films back-to-back on the big screen.

With a total run-time of 722 minutes (just over 12 hours) this marathon movie session is not for the faint of heart!

Fall in love once again with the daring characters of J. R. R. Tolkein's classic novels as they venture on the ultimate quest to banish evil from their home of Middle Earth.

Led by an unlikely hero - hobbit Frodo Baggins - the fellowship of unexpected friends must risk everything to save all that is good in their world.

Forced to disband at the end of the first instalment audience members will be treated to the following two films packed with adventure, heart and unbelievably epic battle scenes.

So why not join Frodo and his companions on their quest in a cinematic experience unlike any other?

For those with the appetite of a hobbit, there is a VIP ticket option that includes several refreshments throughout the day including a hobbit’s second breakfast bap, lembas bread, Samwise jacket ‘taters – served with a mixture of toppings and unlimited ent-draughts (tea or coffee).

THis option costs £32.50 or the standard ticket is £19.50.

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Occupation, Resistance and The Cinema May 13 Chichester Cinema at New Park info@chichestercinema.org 01243 786650 www.chichestercinema.org CHICHESTER Cinema at New Park are offering a fascinating day course to delve into hard-hitting cinema while discussing its importance in history and politics.

Occupation, Resistance and The Cinema

will be a unique opportunity to explore the interrelationships between historical and contemporary struggles for power and notions of invasion, occupation and resistance, both in WW2 in Europe, and beyond.

Films to be referenced will range from Kanal (Poland, 1956), Flame and Citron (Denmark, 2008), Army of Shadows (France, 1969), Au Revoir Les Enfants (France, 1987), The Battle of Algiers (Italy/Algeria, 1966),

and Went the Day Well (UK, 1942).

Specialist contributors to this day will include Professor Hugo Frey (University of Chichester), Emeritus Professor Rod Kedward (University of Sussex) and Martyn Bell (Secret WW2 Learning Network).

THe course starts at 10am and finishes at 3pm and promises to be a highly interesting study into film and war.

Tickets cost £12 and will include refreshments on arrival

"This is the perfect day for anyone with an interest in cinema and political history."

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Jane Austen's Emma May 9 Weald and Downland Living Museum, Singleton office@wealddown.co.uk 01243 811363 www.wealddown.co.uk TO MARK the 200th year since the death of Jane Austen, the Weald and Downland Living Museum are holding an evening to consider her final publication before her death, Emma.

THis talk will set this perennially popular book in the context of Austen's career as a writer alongside her other novels.

Led by literature expert Jeremy Tomlinson, the talk will explore Austen's narrative technique and characterisation through readings from the book as well as discussion.

To read the novel before the evening would certainly be an advantage, however it is not essential - but be prepared for plot spoilers!

Emma is perhaps one of Austen's most endearing works with its innocent tale of youthfulness and mistaken romances.

Although arguably not as satirical or witty as her other works such as Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility there is an undeniable charm to Emma which has given its characters longevity within the hearts of readers.

THe talk will begin at 6.30pm.

THere will be tea, coffee and cake available beforehand.

Tickets cost £14 per person, £10 for members and £5 for Weald and Downland volunteers.

"Explore the creative mind of Jane Austen in this talk dedicated to one of her beloved novels."

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May 17 Kings Theatre, Portsmouth boxoffice@kingsportsmouth.co.uk 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk

"Prepare to be rocked by this sensational Queen tribute band."

ULTIMATE Queen Tribute band One Night of Queen are celebrating their 15 years as a worldwide hit with their 2017 tour.

THe band are fronted by phenomenal Freddie Mercury impersonator Gary Mullen, who has been praised internationally for his captivating embodiment of the musical legend.

In 2000, Gary Mullen won the Stars In Their Eyes live grand final, with the largest number of votes ever received in the show's history. THe record of 864,838 votes was more than twice that of the runner-up.

Gary began touring on his own, and in 2002, became part of One Night of Queen alongside talented musicians Billy Moffat, Jon Halliwell, Malcolm Gentles and David Brockett.

Since then, One Night of Queen have gone from strength to strength and are one of the hardest working bands in the UK. For the last five years they have consistently performed over 150 shows per year in a variety of countries.

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Crafty selection from M&S does not disappoint Martin Lury Our very own bon vivant gets to grips with all the best buys

THIS week I somewhat enigmatically pose the question 'what do air, witch and needle have in common?' and you retort with the manifest response of craft and thus, in pursuit of 'wine craft', I headed to good old M&S principally to evaluate their new Craft range.

THe ever reliable and knowledgeable Ranjit at the main Chichester branch pointed out the Craft 3 wines and I began by sampling the 2016 Craft 3 Chardonnay from Adelaide Hills priced at £10.

A pleasant experience indeed with the wine proving to be flavoursome, yet delicate, with white peach and pear prominent and just a hint of cream soda.

Soft and creamy, slightly enchanting with a lingering flavour, this wine is well worth a punt and is akin to a soft fluffy toy-enjoy!

Slightly more astringent, but nonetheless most pleasant, was my second selection of a Craft 3 Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand from the 2016 vintage. Priced at £11 this is a splendid example of Sauvignon Blanc with full fruit flavours, namely passion fruit and gooseberry to the fore and a pleasant aftertaste to boot!

Deviating temporarily from the Craft 3 brand, I happened upon two New World whites and the first, in the form of a 2016 Barossa Viognier from south Australia, is currently priced £10. THis wine will appeal to those of you who appreciate a fuller flavour and has a real Australian 'twang', is bursting with soft fruit flavours and oozes stone fruit, apricot and wild flower, has a rich mouth feel, good length and a lingering citrus finish. Need I say more?

Remaining in the Antipodes, my second pick was a Seifried Nelson 2016 Grüner Veltliner, an Austrian variety from a brother

and sister wine-making team Chris and Heidi Seifried, whose father, Hermann, began production in his non–native New Zealand. THis wine retails at £11 and has a delicate fragrance with melon and pear notes. It is produced in a stony area with the vineyard situated circa fifteen kilometres from the coast and sheltered from the south by the Richmond ranges, rendering it an ideal growing ground for this aromatic grape variety and I commend it to you!

Reverting to Craft 3 wines, I finally paid attention to two reds and initially

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considered a 2015 Craft 3 Cabernet Sauvignon from the Isla de Maipo in Chile, a region whose warmer climate gives a softer, rounder texture to the wine and this wine is slightly sweet with pepper and cedar notes and, if this style is your wont, you can avail yourself of it for a price of £10.

My final selection was of the Pinot Noir grape, one of France's ancient grapes dating back to the 1st century when Cistercian monks cultivated the grape in Burgundy.

Pinot Noir is somewhat fickle and can range in flavour depending on the vintage and where it is grown. In Burgundy, Pinot

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INGREDIENTS • 2 (6 ounce) boneless salmon fillets • 1 tablespoon dried basil • 1 tomato, thinly sliced • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese • 8 Potatoes

Noir is generally light with earthy aromas.

Californian and New Zealand Pinot Noir have greater intensity and fruit flavour with stronger spice and game aromas. THe Craft 3 2016 Pinot Noir is priced at £13 and is of New Zealand provenance. It is soft and smooth with a spicy edge and good berry flavour. THis wine improves in the glass and could accompany lamb or most red meat dishes.

THe wine market is changing all the time and I recommend you explore these new wine ranges. Till we meet again, I wish you gratifying imbibing!

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Line a baking sheet with a piece of aluminum foil, and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Place the salmon fillets onto the foil, sprinkle with basil, top with tomato slices, drizzle with

olive oil, and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese. Serve with mash potato.

Bake in the preheated oven until the salmon is opaque in the center, and the Parmesan cheese is lightly browned on top, about 20 minutes.

INGREDIENTS • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened • 1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese • 1 1/2 cups white sugar • 4 eggs • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 3 tablespoons cornstarch • 3 tablespoons flour • 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled • 1 pint sour cream

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Method Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a springform pan.

Mix the cream cheese and ricotta cheese together in a mixing bowl until well combined. Stir in the sugar, eggs, lemon juice, vanilla, cornstarch, flour, and butter.

Add the sour cream last and

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stir. Pour the mixture into the prepared springform pan.

Bake in the preheated oven 1 hour; turn oven off and leave in oven 1 hour more.

Allow to cool completely in refrigerator before serving.

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The 'Learn to Nordic Walk' 4 week course will follow the taster sessions at the same time and place each week.

“I am part of Chichester Nordic Walkers and that i will be putting on more taster sessions, workout walks and Adventure walks in the local area soon.” Heidi Dunster

To book a taster session or the 'learn to' course go to search Chichester/Heidi Dunster or contact Heidi Dunster on Tel: 07826924923 Email: heidi@healthdriven.co.uk

Main Road, Bosham PO18 8EH Goodwood Health Club, Goodwood PO18 0QB

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MORAG BOUTERSE Homeopath & Colonic Hydrotherapist Detox your body from the inside-out with Colonic Hydrotherapy Do you suffer from fatigue, excess gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, IBS, headaches, depression or skin problems to name but a few?

Then why not try Colonic Hydrotherapy?

Morag Bouterse is a qualified Homeopath and Colonic Hydrotherapist, and practices in Steyning.

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Colonic Hydrotherapy MY name is Morag Bouterse and I am a qualified Homeopath and Colonic Hydrotherapist.

I studied homeopathy for 4 years at THe South Downs School of Homeopathy in Chichester, West Sussex, and graduated in 2009. During my time practicing homeopathy it became obvious that diet and nutrition played a pivotal role in the overall health of my patients. As a result I began researching nutrition further and the unquestionable link between sensible eating habits and good health. It was at this point that I decided to train as a Colonic Hydrotherapist. I was very lucky to be trained by Dr. Milo Siewert at the National College of Colon Hydrotherapy.

He introduced the treatment into the UK in the 1980’s and its popularity and availability is due to him.

My approach is warm, friendly, sympathetic and down to earth. I enjoy getting to know my patients and working with them to improve their health and vitality.

I encourage them to take an active role in their

healthcare by offering advice on diet and lifestyle, where appropriate.

I am insured with full professional and public liability insurance, a member of THe Association of Registered Colon Hydrotherapists (ARCH) and also a member of the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC).

As a nation we spend millions of pounds every year on improving our looks with cosmetic surgery, dental enhancement, plastic surgery, make-up and hair styling, but how much time do we spend on our internal health? I believe that if we look after the inside of our bodies, then we shall shine on the outside!

I practice Colonic Hydrotherapy at THe Beauty Rooms, 16 Westgate, Chichester and THe Bloomsbury Clinic, Steyning, West Sussex.

My telephone number is 07813158445 and my website is www.westsussexcolonics.co.uk

Tel: 07813 158445 • www.westsussexcolonics.co.uk

NUFFIELD HEALTH Chichester Hospital is JAG accredited for endoscopy services An endoscopy is a procedure where the inside of your body is examined using an instrument called an endoscope.

An endoscope is a long, thin, flexible tube that has a light source and camera at one end. Images of the inside of your body are relayed to a television screen.

Endoscopes can be inserted into the body through a natural opening, such as the mouth and down the throat (gastroscopy), or through the bottom (colonoscopy) An endoscope can also be used to remove a small sample of tissue for further analysis. This is known as a biopsy.

INVESTIGATING SYMPTOMS An endoscopy might be recommended to investigate the following symptoms: • difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) • persistent abdominal pain • chest pain that isn't caused by heart-related conditions • persistent nausea and vomiting • unexplained weight loss • vomiting blood

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• persistent diarrhoea blood in your stools.

At the start of this Year, Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital became only the second in their group of 31 hospitals to be accredited by the Joint Advisory Group on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (JAG).

JAG’s mission as an organisation is to provide UK wide support for the whole of the endoscopy workforce to ensure they have the skills, resources and motivation necessary to provide the highest quality, timely, patient-centred care. To achieve JAG accreditation is the gold standard achievement for all endoscopy units within the UK.During the accreditation visit, the hospital was praised in a number of areas such as the excellent WHO safety checklist it has in place and the high quality patient-centred environment it creates which allows for privacy and dignity standards to be maintained. The modern and well-maintained decontamination area was also highlighted along with an on-going patient survey which is regularly reviewed and acted upon as well as the opportunities the hospital gives its staff for development and

training.

To achieve JAG Accreditation an endoscopy service must provide clear evidence that they have met all of the GRS Standards. JAG accreditation assessment visits are booked once a service has demonstrated a minimum of a year participating in the GRS standards and at the agreed GRS levels for accreditation.

Elective care is critically dependent on independent sector provision.

Around 20% of all elective hip and knee replacements and gastroenterology procedures are now carried out by the independent sector. In some areas of the country this figure is far higher. As well as NHS patients, many independent sector providers also treat large numbers of privately-funded patients as well.

However, the overall number of NHS patients treated by independent organisations remains a small fraction of total NHS volumes.

To discuss our services or speak with a member of the team, please contact us on 01243 884553 or contact Chichester.enquiries@ nuffieldhealth.com

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by Denise Kelly

Keep your liver happy!

THIS may be the best piece of advice I can give you, so take note!

Modern society is a sad state that produces many stressed out and under functioning livers. When we overeat or eat processed or fried foods, or anytime we are exposed to environmental pollutants or stress, the liver becomes overworked and overloaded. When the liver is struggling, it can’t process toxins and fat in an efficient way.

THere are many foods that can help cleanse the liver naturally by stimulating its natural ability to expel toxic waste from the body. All it takes is a few simple steps to promote normal liver health. In addition to taking a liver cleansing supplement and performing at least two liver and gallbladder cleanses per year, eating the following foods is the best and simplest way to keep your liver healthy and functioning.

I encourage you to incorporate these liver cleanse foods into your diet as I cannot express how important it is to look after your liver: 1. Garlic Just a small amount of this pungent white bulb has the ability to activate liver enzymes that help your body flush out toxins.

2. Grapefruit High in vitamin C and antioxidants, citrus fruits like grapefruit, oranges, limes, and lemons support the natural cleansing abilities of the liver. Have a small glass of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice to boost production of the liver detoxification enzymes that help flush out carcinogens and other toxins.

3. Beetroot and carrots Both are extremely high in plant-flavonoids and beta-carotene; eating beetroot and carrots can stimulate and support overall liver function.

THis nutrient-dense super food helps the body produce glutathione, a compound that is necessary for the liver to cleanse harmful toxins.

7. Apples High in pectin, apples hold the chemical constituents necessary for the body to cleanse and release toxins from the digestive tract. THis, in turn, makes it easier for the liver to handle the toxic load during the cleansing process.

8. Olive oil Cold-pressed organic oils such as olive, hemp, and flaxseed are great for the liver when used in moderation.

THey help the body by providing a lipid base that can absorb harmful toxins in the body. In this way, they take some of the burden off the liver.

9. Alternative grains If your diet includes wheat, flour, or other standard grains, it’s time to make changes. And alternative grains like quinoa, millet and buckwheat can help. Your liver is your body’s filter for toxins, and if you have certain sensitivities, grains that contain gluten only add to them. One study found that persons who experienced sensitivity to gluten also experienced abnormal liver enzyme test results.

10. Cruciferous vegetables Broccoli and cauliflower are good sources of glucosinolate, which supports enzyme production in the liver. THese natural enzymes flush carcinogens and other toxins from the body, and may significantly lower risks associated with cancer.

11. Lemons and limes

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THese citrus fruits are high in vitamin C, which aids the body in synthesizing toxic materials into substances that can be absorbed by water. Drinking freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice in the morning can stimulate the liver.

12. Walnuts High in the amino acid arginine, walnuts support the liver in detoxifying ammonia.

13. Cabbage Much like broccoli and cauliflower, eating cabbage stimulates liver detoxifying enzymes that help flush out toxins. Kimchi, coleslaw, cabbage soup, and sauerkraut are great cabbage-foods to add to your diet.

14. Turmeric Turmeric is the liver’s favourite spice. Try adding some of this detoxifying goodness into your next stew or soup for an instant liver pick-me-up. It helps boost liver detoxification by assisting enzymes that actively flush out dietary toxins and can help ease nausea. Other liver cleanse foods include artichoke, asparagus, kale, and Brussels sprouts. Eating these types of foods is a great way to help keep your liver functioning properly, and if your liver is happy, you are likely to be happy too!

Please note I now have a Saturday Clinic in Bosham, so if you need a personalised nutrition plan, (and struggle to make it to me on a weekday) or you are worried about you health please call me: 07730671436. info@denisekelly.co.uk www.denisekelly.co.uk

Our modern lifestyles are not very liver-friendly due to processed foods, environmental pollution and stress.

4. Green tea THis liver-loving beverage is full of plant-based antioxidants known as catechins—compounds known to assist liver function.

5. Leafy green vegetables One of our most powerful allies in cleansing the liver, leafy greens can be eaten raw, cooked, or juiced. Extremely high in chlorophyll, greens soak up environmental toxins from the blood stream from the organs and blood.

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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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Pamper yourself for less at Chichester College IT’S no secret that modern life has us feeling frazzled, with long working hours and busy social lives to maintain. Not to say we don’t enjoy keeping active but sometimes it is necessary to take the time to relax, and treating yourself to occasional beauty treatments has never been more needed.

You may worry that these can be costly, but there is a way to enjoy indulgent treats without breaking the bank.

THat’s where the hair and beauty salons at Chichester College come in. THeir professionally run salons are designed specifically to train enthusiastic new hairdressers, barbers and beauty therapists to the highest standard while providing the public with affordable and high quality treatments.

All their treatments, from a simple cut and blow dry to a luxurious facial, are offered at highly discounted prices compared to what is found on the High Street. And this in no way affects the quality of the treatments you receive as everything is done under the careful

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to spoil its customers with the use of American Crew styling products.

THe college is sure to have a treatment that’s right for you with its three glamorous departments. To give your tresses a treat visit the pretty in pink Lee Stafford Hair Salon, or for an opulent beauty experience, it’s worth going to the Oasis Beauty Spa. For gentlemen looking to keep their hair and moustaches well trimmed there is also THe Barber Shop which offers free moustache and beard trims as well as haircuts for only £4.

By paying a visit to the salons at Chichester College you are not only giving your body the treat it deserves at a low cost but encouraging the development of the hairdressers, barbers and beauty therapists of the future.

With so much choice in the beauty department it’s easy to give every part of you the chance to unwind. Every kind of hairdressing and colouring services can be found in the hair salon, even including deep-conditioning treatments that cost only £5 and are perfect if your hair is in need of a bit of TLC. In Oasis Spa, why not try a manicure or pedicure, which include a free Mavala polish, or get your legs waxed ready for the summer.

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Only the finest products are used in all three salons to ensure the best results for clients. Expect to be impressed by Lee Stafford and Redken hair products, used exclusively in Lee Stafford salons, that are designed to nurture hair and keep it looking its best. Again, the Oasis Spa combines the skills of their beauty therapists with the best brands such as Dermalogica, Mavala, Spa Find and Kaeso which are also often part of their monthly promotions found throughout all three salons. THe traditionally decorated Barber Shop also endeavours

THe salons are open on weekdays during term times. Booking is needed for appointments.

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Community News & Views THIS summer Pallant House Gallery are presenting a major exhibition on the British artist John Minton (1917–1957), marking the centenary of his birth and 60 years since his death.

It explores the artist’s achievements far beyond his reputation as a leading illustrator and influential teacher.

His work displayed will span: • Evocative wartime landscapes, including views of London, rooting him firmly in the Neo-Romantic tradition • Exotic subject matter in a new colour palette inspired by travel to Corsica, Jamaica, and Spain, including the newly rediscovered ‘Jamaican Village’ • Figurative work including portraits of young male students and friends that express something of Minton’s experience as a leading gay artist in the 1940s and 1950s.

THese have added poignancy as 2017 marks 50 years since the decriminalisation of male homosexuality in England and Wales • Book illustrations, posters and lithographs, showing his position as a leading post-war illustrator • Ambitious paintings exploring historic and current events, as he sought a new context for history painting in an increasingly abstract art world THe exhibition will open with Minton’s wartime landscapes, including moving depictions of post-war London, which gained him the moniker ‘urban romantic’.

Extensive travels to Europe and the Caribbean in the late 1940s and early 1950s offered Minton exotic subject matter that was an antidote to the reality of post-war Britain.

In 1951, a three-month trip to Jamaica inspired a new colour palette of sharp, acid colours and presented the artist with a backdrop of political and racial tension that mirrored his own search for equilibrium.

THe second half of the exhibition focuses on Minton’s figurative paintings which demonstrate a remarkable skill in draftsmanship. In many, the artist’s roots in illustration are visible in the use of black paint and outlining.

In the late 1950s Minton increasingly felt out of step with the rising interest in abstract art. THe exhibition culminates with a group of paintings depicting historic and current events – the death of Nelson and that of the actor James Dean - in his attempt to find a modern form of history painting, a genre which had become deeply unfashionable.

THis extensive exhibition opens July 1 and closes October 1.

A BOGNOR REGIS runner has praised the London crowds for keeping him going on his second marathon in two weeks.

Daryl Fairbrother, pictured above, completed Sunday's London Marathon in 4:14:06 - four minutes faster than he completed the earlier Brighton Marathon.

He said: "London was a fabulous experience, totally unforgettable. THe crowds were absolutely phenomenal in how they roared us all on, keeping weary legs going when you questioned yourself on the odd occasion.

"Running two marathons so close together was tough but a challenge I felt I needed to do. It was harder mentally than physically as your mind does go into overdrive about what could go wrong and you just want to get to the start line and hope nothing goes wrong in your preparation."

Father-of-two Daryl, 51, of Gravits Lane, has raised £1,800 of his £2,000 target for St Wilfrid's Hospice.

He works at Tesco and Edward Bryant School in the town.

Sir Hilary Flynn wrote to me asking for my vote in the upcoming WSCC election.

Hilary advised me that “West Sussex County Council provides 80 per cent of local services.”

I emailed her saying that, if WSCC supply 80 per cent of our services, why does Arun District Council exist?

I further asked of Hilary Flynn: "THis being the case, can you advise how we can rid ourselves of ADC and save the residents the enormous cost of having a district council who only provide 20 per cent of our services.

"It does not seem necessary or cost effective for ADC to exist and by removing ADC we will be able to afford the services Arun needs that are currently being cut.”

I asked this of Hilary Flynn as she states in her letter to me -“Maintaining front line services is my priority”.

My question of “Why does Arun District Council exist?” is a very important one and should, in my view, be considered very seriously by all residents.

THink of all the good we could do without having to pay the millions of pounds ADC costs us.

In addition, the failure of ADC to protect us by having a local plan has meant that developers can now force through housing, flats, hotels etc. in the magnitude they wish for and we have no power to stop them as, we have no local plan for developers to abide by.

Another thing to remember is that ADC have been trying to regenerate Bognor Regis for well over a decade where it has wasted millions of pounds with no regeneration having been achieved.

Houses, flats and hotels are not regeneration but investing in things to attract visitors to spend money in Bognor means the town has the income to regenerate Bognor in the way the residents want.

Not what ADC is still trying to impose upon us.

Let us ask ourselves again, Do we need Arun District Council?

ENTHUSIASTIC, older musicians are welcome at the Retired Musicians' Workshop held at Barnham Community Hall every THursday.

Retired people from around the area gather to share their musical abilities with each other as well as a modest audience who are welcome to come along and listen.

THe group mainly play instrumental music from the early 1960s, predominantly focusing on the work of THe Shadows covering songs such as Wonderful Land, Find me a Golden Street and South of the Border.

However, they do also explore the music of other popular artists such as Johnny Cash, Billy Fury and Cliff Richard, and on the second THursday of the month vocalists are encouraged to

come along and join in.

Guitarist Tim Mountain, aged 70, has been playing at the workshop for three years and enjoys the weekly sessions.

He said: “I find it therapeutic.

Some people can be shy but they all enjoy themselves in the end. During the first few sessions I was encouraged to learn the music but now sometimes I find myself put on the spot.”

THe workshop has been successfully running for the past six years and was founded by drummer Ray Clark.

He is keen that other retired musicians continue to develop their passion for music and attending the workshop is one way to do so.

THe workshop takes place every THursday from 2pm5.30pm. To find out more visit barnhamcommunityhall.org.

Roger THomas, Andrew Avenue, Felpham.

A RECORD year for charity has been celebrated by the ladies of Bognor Regis Motor Club.

THeir 20th - and final - staging of the Regis Classic Tour has raised at least £35,000 for charity.

THe amount from the celebration of vintage cars will be divided between Against Breast Cancer and Orchid - Fighting Male Cancer.

One of the organisers, Ali Green, said this would build on the £523,638.84 from the previous 19 years.

"THis year (it) will be well over £558,000 before gift aid has been calculated after the 20th event, which is looking like a record year, if all the promised funds come in. THanks to everyone who has made this possible," she said.

"Sadly, this was the final tour. Like a lot of clubs, there are few younger members joining Bognor Regis Motor Club and this event requires a huge commitment of time and effort from the organising team.

"It has been the most fabulous fun but better to finish on a massive high with everyone wanting more than to fade into obscurity, which probably would have happened if it had continued much longer."

THis year's rally, earlier this month, was held in Rotterdam in Holland in a partial repeat of the tenth event. THe tour had increased in that decade from 38 cars to 67 such as that driven

by Bognor Regis couple Stuart and Jenny Ellis, pictured below courtesy of Steve Carpenter, EDP Photo News. Completely noncompetitive, the very social weekend had the aim of providing a good time and raising a lot of money for the chosen charities.

THe weekend tour started with a visit to Schoonhoven's Silver Museum before going to the parkland at Kasteel de Haar near Utrecht. THe afternoon outing was to Holland's glass capital of Leerdam followed by a gala dinner at the main base of the Valk Hotel ARA in Zwijndrecht.

THe Sunday saw a return to the beautiful market town of Gouda and a look around the Louwman Museum at Den Haag for the final buffet lunch.

Ali said: "As the majority of the cars were over 40 years old, Louwman invited the cars to park outside of the building to be the star attraction for other visitors on Sunday afternoon, all shining in brilliant sunshine."

A bottle of Champagne at the finish plus THe Regis Classic Tour Trophy made by Kevin Law in memory of his wife, Liz, a supporter of the tour, went to Derbyshire couple Ian and Carole Potter. THeir sponsorship totalled more than £2,800.

A second bottle went to Sheila Tiller with an Allard L Type which was seen as the most coveted car. Kevin Law was also given a bottle for the best mask and wig at the gala dinner.

A boat tour around Rotterdam Harbour and a visit to the Healey Museum near Utrecht were optional ways to finish the weekend and enjoyed by 82 and 48 people respectively.

Sir I feel the decision to move the promenade bandstand is outrageous. I'm all for improvements for Bognor Regis but moving the bandstand is totally unacceptable.

THe bandstand is an important part of the town's history and is an asset to Bognor seafront.

Moving it to Waterloo Square is a foolish decision, let alone an expensive one. I am a proud member of Flashback Bognor Group.

THis decision should be put to a vote not just for councillors to decide what is or isn't good for Bognor.

THe people of Bognor should be also decide what should or shouldn't be done as well.

I OBJECT very strongly. Leave the bandstand where it is.

N P Coomber, Bognor Regis.

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Leather-making industry in Chichester was vital, dating right back to medieval times

By Pat Saunders, volunteer at The Novium Museum LIKE many market towns, tanning (the preservation of animal skins and hides in order to produce leather) was a significant industry in Chichester dating back to medieval times.

Tanning needed a water supply, and in Chichester this was usually sourced from the River Lavant.

It also required bark (normally from oak which is rich in tannins) as a tanning agent, along with a significant amount of space to accommodate a smokehouse, a series of pits and hanging areas.

Most importantly, however, was a plentiful supply of cattle for their hides.

Ox, horse, sheep and pig skin make a different quality of leather and varying grades are made from different parts of each skin.

The process of tanning a piece of leather could take up to 18 months and would

produce an extremely pungent smell.

Related to tanning were curriers who worked hides after tanning, reducing their thickness and increasing softness and flexibility.

The processed leather would then be passed to cordwainers (shoemakers) and glovers.

Tanners were recorded just outside the Eastgate as early as the 13th century.

In 1497, a Tanners’ Guild was established and by 1504 the Guild of Tanners and Cordwainers had six members.

The earliest reference to tanning in an area close to Westgate, known as St Bartholomew’s, is in 1549, when John Underhill was the witness to the will of a John Parker.

His occupation was listed as a tanner. A succession of Underhills appear to have owned and operated a tanning business in this area. However, by the end of the 17th century the business was operated by various

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different people.

Records from this time indicate that there were 11 tanners operating in the city, including John Payne (1612), Henry Woolgar (1624), Thomas Bridger (1639), Thomas Sandhan (1640) and Nicholas Trevatt (1641).

Up until the 18th century, the leather industry dominated much of Chichester’s Pallants, which was at this time a relatively poor district of the city.

These leather workers utilised a wooden ‘Cross’ located at the crossroads where North, South, East and West Pallants met, as a base for carrying out trade in leather goods.

However, in the early 18th century, when Henry ‘Lisbon’ Peckham was building Pallant house on the corner of North and East Pallant, he sought permission to have the wooden Cross demolished.

This was granted by the city council on condition that the timber of the Cross was re-used to provide a shed for the tanners to undertake trade in.

This was located in St Martins.

The last of Chichester’s tannery’s, Gibbings, Harrison & Co Ltd., was located just outside of Westgate.

The company, which was said to have been operating since the 1640s, produced oxleather for books among other things.

Two local brothers, Arthur and Albert Parker, ran a fleet of lorries that moved skins for the tannery.

Due to the competition from synthetic substitutes, the tannery closed in 1965.

The Novium Museum holds a wonderful collection of items relating to the Westgate tannery including tools, leather soles marked GH, the last hide to have been tanned at the premises and a filmstrip showing the tanning process.

After its closure the tannery became the property of West Sussex County Council and was originally used as offices.

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Bognor and Middleton face off in T20 PostSport as club cricket season gets underway THE SQUARE has been rolled, the pitches marked and the teas have been made - after months of waiting the cricket season is finally here, with clubs across West Sussex keen to make their mark in competitive action.

Among the leading players will be Middleton CCC, who will be playing at the top level in the county.

THe Sussex Premier side have already kicked off the campaign with a defeat to Basingstoke & North Hants in the ECB National Club Championship.

Captain Sean Heather (94) and Jamie THompson (74) gave the south coast side a fighting chance as they registered 236 for 6 from their allotted 45 overs.

But the Hampshire team proved to be more than a match for the total, reaching the mark with five wickets to spare with four overs to spare. Russell Talman (2 for 36) was the pick of the Middleton bowlers.

THe Sussex Premier side will be in action locally tomorrow, as they travel to the Regis Oval tomorrow to play Sussex Division Two side Bognor in a T20 match (1pm).

Bognor have high hopes this season, and the squad has been lifted with the addition of

Marques Clarke from Barbados for the 2017 season.

Also in action tomorrow are Sussex Premier Division THree side Chichester Priory Park (CPP), who travel to Findon in the same competition (1pm).

It is a new era for CPP, whose first and second teams will play home games away from their city centre base for the first time in their 166-year history. Instead, they will relocate to Goodwood, where they will share facilities with Goodwood Cricket Club.

THe club made their debut at the ground this weekend when they hosted Bognor in a pre-season friendly. In a good outing for both sides, it was the visitors who went home the happier after securing a 43 run win.

Bognor's Ollie Adams won the plaudits with the bat after scoring 74 while S. Bingham took three wickets with the ball.

Speaking about the move, Mike Dannatt, Chichester Priory Park Cricket club chairman said: "Anyone who has had the pleasure of playing at Goodwood will know it is a fantastic place to play and improvements of the square and outfield have already taken place to make it suitable for a high standard of club cricket."

DARTS: Keith Robinson produced two 20 darts legs in week two of the Bognor Friday Night Summer Darts League - but it was all in vain as Chichester Snooker Club lost 10-4 to Friary D. Here are the rest of the results from week two:

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CHICHESTER RFC's relegation has been confirmed - but the Blues did not lose their National League status without a fight.

Rob Lawrence's side went into the final round of matches sitting in the dropzone knowing that nothing less than a win would keep them up.

In front of a decent crowd at Oaklands Park, the Blues rounded off the season with a 20-12 success over third-placed Westcombe Park.

But that victory was not enough - as Sutton and Epsom beat bottom side Amersham to condemn Chi to the drop from National League THree (London and South East).

Roger Gould, the club's press secretary, said: "In previous seasons, 47 league points would have been enough to stay up but this season it has been very close between all good teams.

"If Blues hold together and play as well as they have in several matches, they will be a strong force in London and South East One." Chi took an early lead in the match, thanks to a Henry Anscombe penalty.

But Coombe replied with the first try of the afternoon. Chichester hit back with forwards and backs combining and holding passes to build the pressure.

A penalty to the Vultures' corner, lineout and drive put Aaron Davies across and down for a five point score. But Coombe replied almost immediately to go into the break 12-8 in front.

In the second period, Chi took control, showing great team spirit.

After some battering runs from members of the Blues pack, Phil Dickin took advantage of some quick hands to touch down.

Soon after, Harry Seaman body swerved and offloaded. Jack Bentall charged up, took the pass and hurtled through tackles to go over at the right corner flag to seal the 20-12 win.

Mr Gould said: "Chichester beat three top six teams at Oaklands Park. It was their poor away form which let them down.

"THey earned 16 bonus points, seven of which came from lost games. THey can be optimistic."

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DIVISION ONE - Hunston Hares 5 BRSA Wanderers 11; Squash Club vs Friary 'Z' POSTPONED; QE2 Cobras vs Newtown Amity POSTPONED; MAN OF THE MATCH - Gary Blackwood (BRSA Wanderers) 17 & 27 darts [22.77 av]; Nathan Warren (BRSA Wanderers) 19 & 25 darts [22.77 av] JOINT OTHER GOOD GAMES - Dave Stone (BRSA Wanderers) 27 & 29 darts [17.89 av]; Andy Stubbs (Hunston Hares) 27 & 33 darts [16.60 av] - 1st leg 109 left in 24 darts 180s - Gary Blackwood (BRSA Wanderers) x1; Andy Stubbs (Hunston Hares) x1 HIGH OUT SHOTS - Dave Stone (BRSA Wanderers) 86; Conner O'Hara (BRSA Wanderers) 70; Gary Blackwood (BRSA Wanderers) 50 DIVISION TWO - Aldwick Legion 5 QE2 Galleon 11; Friary 'D' 10 Chi Snooker Club 4; BRSA Ravens 11 Aldingbourne Mavericks 6 MAN OF THE MATCH Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club) 20 & 20 darts [25.05 av]; Mick Isles (BRSA Ravens) 21 & 31 darts [16.21 av] - 1st leg 28 left in 39 darts; Ashley Clements (QE2 Galleon) 23 & 23 darts [20.45 av] - 1st leg 32 left in 30 darts OTHER GOOD GAMES - Simon Kimber (Friary 'D') 19 & 32 darts [19.65 av]; Peter Hall (Chi Snooker Club) 22 & 34 darts [17.95 av] HIGH OUT SHOTS - Mick Isles (BRSA Ravens) 106; Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club) 56 DIVISION THREE - Wheatsheaf 11 ASC 5; Royal Oak 13 Richmond Rebels 2; Newtown 'C' 12 Richmond 'B' 5; BRSA Jokers 9 Lamb Steyne 10 MAN OF THE MATCH - Graeme Dutton (Royal Oak) 24 & 27 darts [19.65 av]; Aston Seabridge (BRSA Jokers) 26 & 36 darts [16.16 av]; Steve Middleton (Newtown 'C') 27 & 28 darts [18.52 av]; Steve Landvogt (Wheatsheaf ) 29 & 36 darts [15.42 av] HIGH OUT SHOTS - Bridget Derwojed (Lamb Steyne) 59; Graeme Dutton (Royal Oak) 57; Aston Seabridge (BRSA Jokers) 56; Steve Perry (Lamb Steyne) 54; Simon Mitchell (Newtown 'C') 52; Steve Landvogt (Wheatsheaf ) 50 ----------------------------------------INDOOR BOWLS: Arun Ladies Bowls Team came back from the national finals Bristol empty-handed but full of smiles after losing in the semi-finals.

THe team of 16 faced Cambridgeshire side St Neots in the last four of the Yetton Trophy.

Four teams of quads played off against each other in matches of 18 ends - but despite some strong play from the final two teams, Arun eventually lost out 6755.

THe full team was: Lin Curtis, Eileen Fitch, Sheila Jones, Sue Miles, Diana Mitchell, Bridget Collins, Betty Spicer, April Janman, Chris Hobbs, June Taffurelli, Margaret Phillips, Denise Latter, Viv Greenaway, Sheila Stocker.

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Chi urged on to strong finish as Lancing up-end City at home

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CHICHESTER City are in danger of ending the season with a whimper despite registering one of the best terms in the club's history.

THe Lillywhites have punched above their weight all year to secure a third place finish in the SCFL Premier.

But, after finding themselves in the middle of an unlikely title battle, Chi have imploded and suffered four defeats in five, three of which have been on the bounce.

THe latest was on Saturday when Miles Rutherford's team were beaten 2-1 by midtable Lancing.

Alex Collard had given Chi the lead in front of a home crowd. But two Alex Fair goals close to the hour mark inflicted another loss on the Lillywhites.

Rutherford will be expecting more from his side tomorrow when they end their campaign on the road at bottom side Hailsham Town (3pm).

THe return fixture at Oaklands Park in November ended up 6-1 to Chi. With the Stringers only winning twice in the whole campaign, the odds will be firmly in Chi's favour once again.

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by Tone Zone Lions up for the cup versus Heath TWO BEST friends showed the true marathon spirit by keeping side by side to finish London 2017.

A team of 15 from Bognor Regis Tone Zone Runners were among the 40,000 to take part in the 26 mile race around the capital.

Among them was Kate O'Connor, who was running well until cramp set in at 16 miles.

She struggled towards the finish and, with the help of Carolyn Stapely, they both finished in 3 hours 56 minutes.

After the race, Carolyn said: "Although it didn't finish as we'd have liked, there is noone I'd have liked to cross the line with more than my bestest running buddy Kate."

Leading the way for Tone Zone was Simon Gill, who made up for a slightly disappointing Brighton marathon, to finish in 2:35.

Peter Lee achieved a personal best time of 3:02; Duncan Stephenson Gill finished his first marathon in 3:16; followed

by Danny Mahoney in 3:18.

Putting in just as much effort as those at the top of the

leaderboard were Jade Fish and Nicky King. Jade, running her 55th marathon, finished in 4.48 with Nicky crossing the line along THe Mall in 6.14.

Taking place on the same day as the London Marathon was the first marathon in Southampton for over three decades. Paul Coe and Chris Dummer both finished in 3.55 and Simon Bodsworth in 4.06.

A special mention now for Sarah Spurr who suffered like so many in the Brighton heat two weeks ago and had to stop during the race.

She had put a huge amount of effort into her training so the following weekend she took herself off to Boston, Lincolnshire, and competed in it marathon which she finished with ease.

THe week before Neil Strudwick and Nina Baldwinson headed to Boston, USA, for the 121st running of its marathon.

Despite the heat, Neil finished in 4:05 with Nina just behind in 4:06. Both then took part in London on just six days rest, Nina finishing in 3:43 with Neil following in 3:54.

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PAGHAM boss Mark Bennett will be hoping to sign off in style as the Lions are on the hunt for silverware.

Bennett is stepping down from the role at Nyetimber Lane at the end of the season.

But he has the chance to end his 18-month tenure with a trophy as the Lions take on Haywards Heath Town in the Peter Bentley Challenge Cup. Pagham go into the bank holiday Monday clash at Hassocks (11am) as the underdogs, with Heath entering the last weekend of the season in first place of the SCFL Premier.

f Chi on the attack during the 2-1 loss to Lancing

But Pagham have found their form in recent weeks - with Bennett turning to youth as he looks to leave the club in good health.

A number of the players he has introduced to the first team have big game experience, with Pagham's under-21s winning their sixth trophy in three years this past week after a cup victory over Seaford Town.

Before the cup final, Bennett will take charge of his final league match for the Lions tomorrow when they host AFC Uckfield at Nyetimber Lane (3pm).

Elsewhere, Sidlesham FC manager Daren

f Pagham hope to replicate their under-21s' cup win

Pearce said he was delighted after his side secured their first piece of silverware for xx years.

THe Sids hav emade great strides on and off the pitch after their demotion to SCFL Division Two last season.

A strong league campaign fizzled out with a few weeks to run.

But, after securing a third place finish, the Sids put all their focus into the final of the Division Two Challenge Cup. Goals from Tom Atkinson and John Phillips sealed a 2-0 win for the green and golds against Westfield at Shoreham's Middle Road.

Speaking after the match, Pearce said: "After a long season and missing out on the title to Bosham it was nice to end the season with some silverware.

"THe lads have been first class for us this season and deserve all the credit for the cup success. Tuesday night was another great team performance from one through to 18."

In SCFL Division One, Selsey rounded off their campaign in style after a 3-0 win over Seaford Town.

Goals from Joe Manners, Bradley Dean and Ryan Chittock secured the win for the Blues.

THat sealed a seventh place finish for Steve Bailey's side in what has been a very competitive division.

Two wins put Chi in the title driving seat CHICHESTER Ladies are on the verge of title success after two wins in less than a week.

Two comfortable wins over Basingstoke and Cheltenham mean that the Green Army are just two more wins from sealing the FA Women's Premier South West One crown.

On THursday evening, Basingstoke made the journey to Oaklands Park to try their luck against the league leaders.

But an assured performance was more than enough for the Green Army to reclaim a tenpoint lead at the top of the table. Goals from Kally Ambler, Charley Wilson-Blakely (2) and Cherelle Khassal sealed the win.

At the weekend, Chi headed north to Cheltenham. THe home side set their stall out to frustrate the leaders and make life as difficult as possible for Liam Greenfield's side.

After going in at the break level, Chi took until the 70th minute to break the deadlock, Khassal rifling home.

THe lead was doubled moments later by Wilson-Blakely before Jess Lewry netted twice in the final ten minutes.

Chi, who are still unbeaten in the league this term, are ten points ahead of Plymouth in second. THey head to Exeter on Sunday (2pm) knowing that just a couple of victories are needed to wrap up the championship.

THe development squad return to action this Sunday for their final game of the season.

THe match at Oaklands Park against Abbey Rangers will be a memorable one as it will be manager Richard Semarks' last game in charge before he retires after 43 years of football.

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f Jimmy Muitt celebrates putting the Rocks in front against Met Police

Rocks suffer title heartbreak as final draw leaves them short BOGNOR boss Jamie Howell believes his side have what it takes to overcome title heartbreak.

THe Rocks have defied the odds all year to be in pole position for much of the season at the top of the Ryman Premier.

But an Easter Monday defeat at title rivals Havant & Waterlooville meant Jamie Howell's side went into the last match of the season against Met Police needing a win to have any chance of being crowned champions.

Despite putting their opponents goal under great pressure, the Rocks could only manage a 1-1 draw - meaning they were pushed into the playoffs for the third time in four seasons.

THe Rocks played their semi-final of the playoffs last night against Wingate and Finchley.

If they won that, then it is on to a winner takes all tie on Bank Holiday Monday against either Dulwich Hamlet or Enfield Town in front of the Nyewood faithful.

Regardless of how they fare, Howell is proud of what his side have achieved this season.

Speaking to the Post, he said: "THey are a determined bunch of lads who have exceeded expectations so far.

"We didn't train this week as we have got some people who are tired but they are ready to go."

It could have been all so different, if the Rocks - cheered on by a home crowd of nearly 800 fans - had found a winner against Met

Police.

A Jimmy Muitt strike in the second half had sparked wild celebrations at Nyewood Lane.

But an equaliser with 20 minutes to go meant the Rocks had to push forward in search of the one goal that would have sealed the win and the title.

For all they tried and all the pressure they applied, lady luck just was not on their side.

Howell said: "I thought we did OK on Saturday. We were not sparkling but we had enough chances to win the game but shots hit people, the ball didn't fall at the right time or we had simply bad luck.

"We conceded a bad goal but then we were really pushing for the last 20 minutes.

"Towards the end there was a penalty not given and then Gary Charman had a header when nine times out of ten he would have scored.

"I have got no answers as to why we did not win the game.

"It was not through lack of effort."

As news filtered through that Havant had failed to break down a stubborn Kingstonian defence, word went round Nyewood that a win would be enough to give the Rocks the title. But Howell denied that nerves had anything to do with it.

He said: "We all knew what was going on elsewhere. Sometimes that can give the nerves but I don't think that played too much of a part in the end result."

Playoffs deja vu for Bognor fans ROCKS' fans will be forgiven for thinking they have been here before.

For those who follow football, there are few who believe the playoffs are a fair system.

At the culmination of a long season of 46 matches, the best side rarely comes out on top in the four team end of season lottery.

But those in Bognor camp seem intent to make sure that this time round they do not fall short.

THis is the third time in four seasons that the Rocks have been pushed into the playoffs.

As in previous years they have home advantage for the semi-final.

Not that that has meant much previously, with the Rocks losing out to Lowestoft Town in 2013/14 and to Dulwich Hamlet last year.

THis time the hundreds of fans who regularly flock to Nyewood will be hoping it is a different story.

After a season where they led the way for most of the time, it would be extremely unfair - especially for Bognor who have been leading the way for the best part of five months and who were at least 12 points better than the other sides to reach the playoffs.

Conference South football should be theirs next year. But then sport is rarely fair.

IT'S BEEN a rollercoaster week - and it looks like it could continue to the last game of the season.

I write this before our playoff match with Wingate & Finchley, a game we are playing after we failed to beat Met Police on Saturday.

Before the game, there was a real feeling in the camp that Havant were not going to get a result away at Kingstonian.

We knew that if they did not win then three points for us would win the league.

But it felt like one of these days when early on we had five or six chances and couldn't get a goal.

We knew Met Police would be good going forward and a little shaky at the back, hence their league position.

But as soon as they got the equaliser I think we could have still been playing now and we still not would have scored.

We needed a bit of luck - but it did not seem as though the ref was willing, as was seen with him ignoring what I thought was a blatant penalty after a foul on me with ten minutes to go.

THe ball was delivered from the left and, as I kicked my foot forward, I was thrown to the floor.

THe ref said it was a coming together but, as I tried to explain to the ref, a coming together in the area when the defender didn't touch the ball is a foul.

I've seen the fan footage filmed from behind the goal and it couldn't be more obvious. I haven’t slept properly since the game as I knew it was a penalty.

THere was no way I would go down knowing that if I'd scored and we would've won then we would win the league.

I spoke at length with their centre half afterwards and he couldn't believe the ref didn’t give it.

I think the longer it went on in those 20 minutes we knew we would not get the goal.

After finding out the Havant result, a lot of the lads were down and emotional about it.

But quite quickly we snapped out it and by the evening all

the lads were texting on our Whatsapp group.

A few were saying that we never do it the easy way while others were saying it is more fun getting promotion via the play-offs.

We know we can beat Wingate even if we are not at our best.

I've got a feeling that we will win the play-offs.

Obviously, it will be tough but I know that a few of the lads think it is our time.

THe difference this time round is that we don't have Dulwich in the semi final.

We have played them a lot so know each other well and they are a nice club who play good football. But this time round we have also had an extra week to prepare.

After the Havant result although the heartbreak was terrible, it did mean that we had more time to prepare for the playoffs.

Also we have been on fire of late, we are not tired, we were not miles out in front and blown it, we expected to have to play in the playoffs THere's an overwhelming sense that we know what we have to do and more than capable of achieving that.

We have two home games and everyone knows that at Bognor we can give anyone a game. In recent seasons we've beaten Torquay, Sutton, Altrincham - some big sides - and no-one in our league or league above would fancy coming to us.

If we win through then it's either Dulwich or Enfield.

Dulwich play good football while Enfield play back to front early and will look to put pressure on us.

If we get through we know what to expect, we will know what we want to do and will impart it on them not the other-way round.

THe mood is good, everyone is happy and everyone aware of the enormity.

THese games are what you play football for. You play it to be in semis and finals knowing how big the games are and for a chance to do something like winning promotion.

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