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High Street is not in turmoil BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk THE chairman of Chichester's Business Improvement District (BID) has reassured residents and visitors after a succession of firms closed their doors in the city centre. In recent months, many businesses have either moved out of the city centre
or closed down, including Thornton's, Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe and cafe Maison Blanc. Argos has also moved, to operate inside the Sainsbury's store inside Westhampnett Road. Mothercare announced its departure from the city after closing last week - however, it is understood jewellers Ernest Jones is interested in moving into the site.
But Chichester District Council has said there is no cause for concern as the occupancy rate in the city centre remains at around 96 per cent. That's well above the south east average of 91 per cent. Colin Hicks, chairman of the Chichester BID, said: "We have to be very careful how we interpret what's happening in the high street. "Chichester is doing very well. That's not to say that the high street isn't under
pressure. "It's true that internet shopping has affected every high street in the country." Mr Hicks said that nationally, footfall for many retailers including fashion, books and music, was down by about 20 per cent. And around 60 per cent of all sales were now happening online. Continued on page seven
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12.00 noon Parade starts to form up along the Esplanade 1.15pm The Parade leaves the Esplanade 2pm The Parade enters the showground 2.30pm The official opening by the Mayor of Bognor Regis 2.45pm – 3.05pm Hawking About Display 3.15pm – 3.45pm Ringwood Pipe Band 3.45pm – 4.10pm Sussex Army Cadets KitKar Display 4.15pm – 4.45pm The Wonder Girls Dance Group 4.50pm – 5.10pm Hawking About Display 5.30pm CLOSING OF THE 2017 CARNIVAL
All above times are approximate and are subject to alteration without notice by the Carnival Committee. St John Ambulance will be attending on the show-ground at West Park throughout the event. The Carnival will leave the Esplanade at 1.15pm sharp taking the following route: Esplanade - Aldwick Road – Park Road Marine Drive West - into West Park Showground. The Parade will Disperse in West Park from approx 2.00pm. St John Ambulance will be supporting the parade.
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People have their say on city's future BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk REDUCING traffic, supporting independent businesses and creating a more diverse evening culture are all top of the public’s wish list for the future of Chichester. Members of the public were asked to share their views through The Chichester Vision, which will set out how people would like the city to evolve over the next 20 years. It brings together a wealth of ideas that have been put forward by individuals, groups and organisations across the city. The aim is to help Chichester attract inward investment and stimulate economic growth by making the most of its heritage and culture while also adapting to better meet the needs of residents, workers, students and visitors. Councillor Tony Dignum, leader of Chichester District Council, said: “We received a very positive response to the public consultation and I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took the time to provide their comments or who visited one of the public exhibitions that we held around the city. “The consultation showed that more than three quarters of people who responded agreed with the overarching Vision statement, with people’s comments mirroring the ambitions and initiatives included under the different themes." Around 500 responses were received. All the comments have been reviewed and the draft Chichester Vision has been updated to take account of any
new ideas and issues raised during the consultation. Cllr Dignum added: “When we asked what do people love about Chichester the top three things were shopping, places to eat and drink and pedestrianised streets. "These were closely followed by parks and gardens, the theatre, Chichester Cathedral and the environment. "This shows that there is a lot which is already good about Chichester and the Vision aims to enhance this to make the city even better. "It is clear that supporting independent businesses, creating a better night time economy and reducing traffic are the things that people would most like to see achieved in their city in the future. “The vision is about making sure we enrich the lives of residents, workers and visitors. It will guide future economic and planning policy for the city and also influence how future budgets and resources are allocated. "This will encourage inward investment and unlock other funding opportunities to ensure the economic vitality of Chichester.” The latest version of the Chichester Vision will be discussed at the council’s overview and scrutiny committee on Tuesday. It will then be discussed by the cabinet before it is expected to be formally adopted at the full council meeting on Tuesday, July 25. It is anticipated that the vision will also be adopted by West Sussex County Council, Chichester City Council, Chichester BID (Business Improvement District) and partner organisations and businesses.
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Coroner's court needs volunteers VOLUNTEERS are needed to help at West Sussex’s new coroner’s court in Crawley. Extra help is needed to offer support and practical help to people attending an inquest. Full training will be given. The call for volunteers was made as current volunteers received a special visit from West Sussex High Sheriff, Lady Emma Barnard, on Tuesday. Lady Emma praised the work of volunteers and saw their work firsthand at the court at Centenary House in Crawley. She said: “I can’t sing the volunteers’ praises highly enough. They all do this because they care about people and want to support the coroner’s service. They are wonderful, practical and kind.”
Volunteers are asked to carry out a minimum commitment of one day a fortnight. Training is given and travel expenses to the court are reimbursed. Anyone who would like to find out more can email info@ccsupport.org. uk. West Sussex’s first dedicated coroner’s court opened in March. The new court has two court rooms and also a family room for relatives to have a quiet space. West Sussex's coroner's office presides over around 370 inquests per year out of the estimated 3,300 deaths reported to the coroner from across the county. The coroner works independently of the local authority, police and the Crown Prosecution Service.
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Bringing our history to life BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk THOUSANDS of people stepped back in time as they experienced 1,000 years of history at a new festival. The Weald and Downland Living Museum held its first Living History Festival last weekend. It saw the museum come to life with scores of re-enactors providing a glimpse into a different age. Marketing manager Jenny Rudd said it was hugely successful. "It went very well," she said. "We had over 4,000 visitors through the gates so for a brand new event that was perfect. We hope that it will grow and grow. "We also received the highest ever
amount of positive comments and reviews than ever before. "It was met with a complete wall of love which is fantastic." People had the chance to walk through different eras from the Roman time to the 20th century and there were demonstrations taking place across the weekend. People also enjoyed tasting food and drink, watching demonstrations of horsemanship and military drills. Jenny added: "This makes perfect sense for our site. We hadn't done it before. "Living history is something we are injecting into our site and it got off to a bang with this festival. "It was about getting that immersive experience." To find out more about the museum, please visit wealddown.co.uk
BESTSELLING authors are getting involved in this summer's Festival of Chichester. Chichester Library has lined up appearances by bestselling authors at the festival, which gets underway in mid-June. The library will host a month-long programme of events for budding writers, history fans, families and children from Saturday, June 17, to Saturday, July 15. Kicking off this year’s events will be a talk exploring the historical role of dogs in society on Tuesday, June 20. The library and Chichester Cathedral have also teamed up to welcome worldwide renowned crime author Peter Robinson on Wednesday, July 12. Peter will be marking the 30th anniversary of his DCI Banks series as well as discussing his latest novel. Towards the end of June, Chichester Community Theatre will be treating visitors to pop-up performances of the late Graham Greene’s play, ‘Yes or No’. Children and families can enjoy picture book author Timothy Knapman’s morning storytelling session on Saturday, July 15. As part of the Festival of Chichester, the library is holding several events. To find out more please visit westsussex.gov.uk/ libraries/whats-on-in-libraries To purchase tickets call 01243 777351 or email chichester.library@ westsussex.gov.uk
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Your chance to quiz police SUSSEX residents have the chance to question the county's Police and Crime Commissioner at a meeting this month. Questions are now being invited for Katy Bourne and the Sussex Police and Crime Panel ahead of the meeting at 10.30am on Friday, June 30, at County Hall in Lewes. The panel comprises councillors from all 15 local authorities across Sussex, plus two independent members, and carries out the role of scrutinising the actions and decisions of the commissioner. Members of the public can attend the meeting and ask questions in person or they can be submitted in advance by writing to pcp@ westsussex.gov.uk or by phoning 0330 2222538. The time set aside for residents to pose their questions in person is limited to 45 minutes, allocated on a first-come-first-served basis, so giving advance notice of an intention to attend and participate is advised. People who want to ask a question but cannot make it to the meeting can still submit a question and it will be asked by the panel chairman, with the answer recorded in the official minutes of the meeting. At the annual meeting, the panel will scrutinise the commissioner’s annual report. Also on the agenda is workforce diversity and an update on Sussex Police’s recent police officer recruitment campaign.
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Police launch their summer campaign BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk SUSSEX and Surrey Police have launched their summer drink and drugdriving campaign. Also known as Operation Dragonfly, the month of action will see the counties’ joint Roads Policing Unit (RPU) carry out dedicated patrols to put the brakes on any motorists who take to the road while under the influence of intoxicating substances. The initiative is being supported by the Sussex Safer Roads Partnership, DriveSmart in Surrey and the independent charity, Crimestoppers. As well as RPU officers, a number of special constables from Sussex will also be out on the roads network to help target drink and drug-drivers. Superintendent Chris Moon, head of Surrey and Sussex Roads Policing Unit, said: “In the summer months, when the weather tends to be nicer, people will often stay out drinking later into the evening. "There are some who find the temptation of driving home after a few drinks all too appealing and we want to share the message that this is not acceptable and drink or drug-driving of any kind won’t be tolerated in Surrey or Sussex. Our advice is simple – go cold turkey or do not drive. “Driving with drink or drugs in your system impairs your judgement and ability to drive safely.
"Not only can you cause injury or death to others, being caught drink or drug-driving can also have other consequences such as a criminal record, a heavy fine, losing your job and licence and an increase in insurance premiums. "It’s also worth remembering that it’s not just about planning your journey home, you may still be over the limit the following morning. “Passengers should not accept lifts from drivers who they know have drunk alcohol or taken drugs. We also ask that you refrain from offering an alcoholic drink or drugs to someone you know is planning to drive.” Anyone caught drink or drug-driving will be dealt with robustly – offenders face a minimum 12-month disqualification, up to six months' in prison and a fine of up to £5,000. If a death is caused through dangerous driving while over the limit, a sentence of up to 14 years behind bars can result. Members of the public are also being asked to play their part by reporting anyone they suspect to be driving under the influence. People in Sussex can text officers on 65999 with the details of people they suspect of drink or drug-driving or visit Operation Crackdown. You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. If you know someone is driving while over the limit through drink or drugs, call 999. Follow Sussex Police on social media for further campaign updates.
Students organise event all in aid of a mental health charity FOUR Chichester College students have raised just over £1,500 for a local mental health charity. As part of their foundation degree course, the event and hospitality students organised a very special fundraising event – Journey to Joy – for Coastal West Sussex Mind. The students – Sarah Waddington, Anna Lewis, Lydia Marks and Rhys Clifford – put their knowledge and skills to the test with an evening full of fun and laughter, combined with cocktails and canapés, Chichester College lecturer Lianne Grogan, who tutors the students, said:
“The students have worked so hard for several months to ensure the evening was a success and they definitely achieved that. “They had a fantastic turnout and to raise so much was amazing. “They’ve really supported each other. I’m very proud of them.” Hilary Riddell, vice-chairman of Trustees for Coastal West Sussex Mind, added: “It was a brilliant event, which I thoroughly enjoyed. “Through their fantastic efforts we will be able to continue with our work with young people, which is very much needed and valued.”
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Canine centre gets a refurb BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk A PURPOSE-BUILT dog training centre has expanded to cope with huge demand from happy pups and their owners from Chichester and beyond. Based in Aldingbourne, near Chichester, Sussex County Dog Training offers a range of classes for all dogs, whether they are puppies learning their way or adult dogs just looking to make a friend or two at a socialisation class. Josie Spurling, puppy co-ordinator and agility instructor, said: "It’s fantastic that the build is finished, every single staff member was really excited when we made the transition between the two. "It is lovely to see how much the dogs really enjoy all the new facilities we have and how much more play space the dogs have to run around. "It's going to make such a huge difference. "Classes are proving ever popular and having the opportunity to not only take on more dogs in daycare, but double our training space." The centre has expanded its day care facilities and has built a brand new office. Josie added: "This is allowing us to open up a whole new selection of classes on Saturday's and have multiple groups running throughout the evening. "With so much more equipment and space we are able to offer a really
complete experience for both owners and dogs. "We can train, play, run around and relax in a fully insulated bright and colourful daycare and training centre. It gives us the opportunity to have inside and outside space for all weathers and accommodate all breeds and ages of dogs." And Josie said so far there has been a very positive reaction. "Everyone loves the new centre. Customers are walking in feeling like it is a very safe, comfortable space that really represents us well as a company. "The biggest success is the viewing window for customers in to the new daycare facility. "This allows the dogs to be watched whilst they interact. "I think the new centre really creates that personal interaction that everyone looks for when they are leaving or training their dog with someone and the way the new centre has been developed really represents our core values which is why they are proudly displayed on the wall. "We are passionate about creating better relationships between owners and their dogs, and making a difference to their lives." The centre also offers obedience classes and one-to-one sessions. To find out more information about the centre, please visit sussexcountydogtraining.com.
Celebration of care homes FRIENDSHIPS in care will be celebrated as part of National Care Home Open Day. West Sussex County Council is helping to promote the day in recognition of care homes’ wider work in the community. This year’s open day, on Friday, June 16, celebrates the theme of friendship and the friendships between care home residents, their families and staff. Now in its fifth year, the open day encourages local people to visit their local care home and take part in the many events and activities planned to help bring together local communities. West Sussex County Council cabinet member for adults and health, Peter Catchpole, said he hopes lots of people get involved: “I hope that residents will join me in popping along to their nearest care home for part of the day. "Care homes are ‘home’ to many local people and play a vital role in our local communities, with a positive impact on people’s lives. “National Care Home Open Day is also a good opportunity for people considering a job in care to find out what working in care is actually like by visiting homes and chatting to staff about the various job roles." To find out your nearest participating care home please visit carehomeopenday.org.uk For more information, please visit the council's website at westsussex. gov.uk/nchod
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The company, which prides itself on being innovative and excelling in identifying insurance solutions for both individuals and companies, takes time to identify specific requirements and make recommendations that offer wide ranging cover at competitive premiums. Manager Michael explains: “Along with this modern approach to insurance systems we still maintain traditional values of professionalism and service which endorses our status of being a trusted insurance broker in Sussex, Hampshire and farther afield.” The company insists on a personal touch when it comes to acting on behalf of their clients and in an era when it’s all the rage to go online and start
TIMBER merchants Covers has opened its doors to students to give them an insight into the workings of a modern sawmill. The Chichester-based firm invited a party of students, aged between 16 and 21, from the Brockenhurst College’s Marchwood Skills Centre for a tour around the Quarry Lane site with Timber Production Manager Peter Openshaw. They were given a demonstration of the depot’s new planing and moulding machines, and viewed the timber treatment facilities and hardwood timber sheds.
Marchwood Skills Centre is the home of construction and marine courses for Brockenhurst College. Liam Bickerton, Senior Technician at the college, said: “The students are all working towards an extended certificate in construction studies, learning the basics of carpentry and other assorted building trades. "They thoroughly enjoyed their visit to Covers, and it was fascinating for them to witness the workings of a real-life timber mill." To find out more about Covers’ timber mill, please visit covers.biz.
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find a shop so we try to offer advantages to people. "I'm not trying to hide the fact that it's difficult but it's not a case for despair in Chichester." Meanwhile, in a statement, a spokeswoman from Chichester District Council, which has been working with the city and county councils and the BID, said: “It has been a challenging environment for businesses and, across the length and breadth of the country, the retail sector in particular has experienced major changes over the past few years. "However, we know that, when visiting town and city centres, shoppers like bigger stores and small specialists, and they want experiences and quirkier points of difference. "Although it is always regrettable when any business in our city decides to close, reassuringly the occupancy rate in Chichester remains strong. "Based on the continuing popularity of Chichester as a shopping destination, we do not expect the stores being vacated by Argos, Mothercare and Thorntons to remain vacant for very long."
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Swap the car for your bike PEOPLE are being asked to help keep West Sussex green and clean by swapping their cars for bikes during next week’s Breathe Easy Week. Breathe Easy Week also coincides with National Bike Week and National Clean Air Day on Thursday. West Sussex County Council’s cabinet member for environment, Deborah Urquhart, said: “Everyone can be affected by air pollution but some people are more vulnerable than others, such as adults and children with asthma. “There are simple and costeffective things we can do now to improve air quality that will lead to improvements in public health. Road transport is an important source of pollution, so please get involved and leave your car at home." Visit airalert.info.
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Photojournalist Angie helps fight animal cruelty in Africa BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk WHEN Angie Rabb went to South Africa in 2014, she planned to stay a month to improve her photojournalism skills. But three years later, she is still there, working with an organisation fighting animal cruelty. Angie, 42, from Chichester, originally went to South Africa to devote time to her College of Media and Publishing online photojournalism course. But then she met people from the antipoaching initiative Boots on the Ground, and decided to get involved. She said: “I became intrigued and realised that no-one had been telling their stories. I felt that I could do more than just listen. “Three months later, I started working on a photographic piece about these men and women, about the last barrier between the merciless poachers and the wildlife.” Eventually, the project turned into a documentary. She added: “I now have stunning footage of heroes who are fighting on the frontline of the war on wildlife in Africa. "And it is a war here. Rhinos, lions, leopards and elephants are getting ruthlessly killed by poaching syndicates, for endless profit.” Angie has been to Kenya, Zimbabwe, Mali and Rwanda in addition to South
Africa, and is fitting her CMP studies around the documentary. “At the moment, I am living the story I am telling, working around the course, mostly downloading the relevant parts and taking them with me on a tablet or my phone.” German-born Angie plans to remain in South Africa after she has finished the documentary. And her story will have a happy ending
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GOLF At Goodwood will be hosting an academy open day. The Academy is aiming to drive participation in the game by offering complimentary taster sessions. The day is designed for all levels of golfer, from complete beginners to frequent players and will be held under the supervision of a highly-qualified team of PGA professionals. Chris McDonnell, Golf At Goodwood Academy manager and PGA professional said: “We are providing complimentary lessons for all abilities, inclusive of juniors, women and men, with sessions running throughout the day." It will take placce on Saturday, June 24, from 9.30am until 3pm. There will also be face painting for children, a competition and complimentary drinks and snacks. Visit goodwood.com for more.
Student celebrates as he wins top medal Preparations for A STUDENT from Chichester College has added another prestigious medal to his growing collection. Owen Aldous, 18, who is studying his level 2 wood machining diploma at the college, came first at a recent national competition. He won the Worshipful Company of Joiners and Ceilers – Joiner Prize competition after spending eight hours creating a curved head sash window frame at Stratford Building Crafts College. As well as receiving a Joiners & Ceilers’ Presentation Square, Owen won £1,000 and a grant for the Freedom of the Worshipful Company of Joiners & Ceilers. And furniture student Chris Clarke took second place in the same competition – coming away with a certificate and a £400 cheque. Lecturer Sean Casey said: “It was a big challenge for our students – they were up against some really talented joiners and conditions were really hot. “It was a tense few hours, but we were delighted to see Owen and Chris take first and second place. It was an outstanding achievement.”
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ASDA is due to open its newest store in Selsey by the end of the monht. The £8m, 14,000 square foot store has created more than 80 jobs for local residents, in a mixture of full and parttime roles across all of its departments. The store will have a wide variety of fresh produce, as well as on-site baked bread, handmade pizzas, and a rotisserie with ready to eat cooked chicken. In addition to the food areas, the clothing and home brand, George, will have a selection of seasonal ranges, from a summer holiday shop, school uniforms and fashion items. There will also be a petrol station. Martyn Compton, general store manager at Asda Selsey, said: “The team has been working really hard over the past few weeks to get everything in place for our launch day. “We can’t wait to open the store, and we’re really looking forward to
meeting and being a part of the local community.” The new store will have easy access links and will have more than 176 customer car parking spaces. It will be open from 7am until 11pm Monday to Saturday, and from 10am until 4pm on Sunday. More information on the store can be found online at asda.com/selsey Founded in the 1960's in Yorkshire, Asda is one of Britain’s leading retailers. Each week, more than 18 million customers visit its 626 stores including 32 supercentres, 336 superstores, 205 supermarkets, 33 Asda Living stores, and 20 standalone petrol stations. Its main office is in Leeds and its George clothing division is in Lutterworth, Leicestershire. Asda joined Walmart, the world’s number one retailer, in 1999.
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` Online skills day FREE online skills training is being held in Bognor Regis for people with sight loss. THe event is being staged by the RNIB to help those who are blind and partially sighted take their first steps in using technology. It is taking place from 11am-2pm next Friday at Bognor Regis Library in London Road. THe workshop will include handson demonstrations to show how to get the most from products such as tablets, smartphones and eReaders. Davindar Kullar, the charity's assistive technology co-ordinator, said: "Access to the internet and technology can open up a whole new world for people. "But knowing where to start isn't always easy if you've got sight or hearing problems. Our Online Today sessions are the perfect introduction, providing the basic skills and confidence to get online and explore all that is on offer." THe RNIB's Online Today project, backed by the Big Lottery Fund, aims to help 125,000 people use the internet for daily tasks like shopping and banking. Places at the session should be booked with Dan Batchelor on 01243 838002.
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Stepping out to help to beat a hidden health condition
` New homes plan OUTLINE plans have been submitted to replace a cottage in North Bersted with 21 homes. Castle Property Developments wants to demolish THe Cottage in Shripney Road and build 20 houses and flats and a replacement cottage.
f L-r: Cameron, Francesca and Chris
A BOGNOR REGIS dad and his dog are taking to the streets of London to tackle a condition which can isolate its sufferers. Chris Heaps and rescued greyhound cross Duke will be taking part in the Walk It! fundraiser in aid of the Crohn's and Colitis UK charity. Tomorrow's event will see them cover 10kms from Brunswick Square Gardens with family friend Cameron Kirkland. Chris's daughter, Francesca, will be among the marshals at the event. She has recently been diagnosed with Crohn's disease and Chris's mother has suffered from colitis since she was her 20s. "It's a not a well understood disease," said town centre resident Chris, 54. "THere is no cure and the money we raise in the walk will go towards more research." Crohn's has already had a major impact on the life of Francesca, 23. She had to temporarily put on hold her plans to study to become a teacher because of the interruptions caused by the chronic condition. She is working as a teaching assistant temporarily before she hopes to resume her studies this September. "It's the inconvenience of having to rush off to the loo all the time," said Chris. "It's not a nice disease. "It stops people from going out because of the risk of having an attack and having to go to the toilet.
"I prefer to do something to help the causes I believe in rather than just giving money to a charity. "I'm also using the walk with Cameron to raise awareness of Crohn's and colitis as much as the money. "It's surprising how many people have told me they have the conditions once they have known about the walk. "I would never have known because there's nothing to see on the outside. "I also want to make the charity better known. I had never heard of it until Francesca was diagnosed." Crohn's is a condition that causes inflammation of the digestive system. It can affect any part of the gut though the most common area affected is the end of the ileum, the last part of the small intestine, or the colon. THe areas of inflammation can be patchy with normal sites in between. As well as affecting the lining of the bowel, it can also go deeper into the bowel wall. It is one of the two main forms - with ulcerative colitis - of inflammatory bowel disease. A statement from Crohn's and Colitis UK says: "Living with a chronic condition like Crohn's can have both an emotional and practical impact upon your life. "THere may be times when you have to make adjustments and take time to recuperate, for example if you are having a flare up. Flare ups can be disruptive to relationships and work."
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Trust outlines cottage plans WORK to restore a cultural landmark in Felpham should start this autumn. THe first phase of the restoration of Blake's Cottage is due to get underway in about four months, residents at a meeting have been told. THe initial phase on the roof and thatch of the 17th century building is set to cost the Blake Cottage Trust about £50,000. THe trustees envisage spending another £450,000 before their vision of a centre of creativity is complete in 2019. Peter Johns, one of the trustees, said: "THe cottage is William Blake and Blake is Jerusalem. Ninety-nine per cent of the world knows about Jerusalem. "But we want to spread the word that Blake was about more than Jersualem. He was a poet and a visionary. We want the cottage to be inspirational and
educational. "THe main two-up, two-down cottage will be put back exactly as it was when Blake was there with his printing press. "THe one-up, one-down Victorian extension will be marketed as a place for writers and artists to come and stay and be inspired by Blake for a day or two. THe two uses can exist alongside each other. "On an open day, I would expect there to be 25-30 people. Blake is not Wordsworth. We are not going to get coachloads of people coming here. It is not going to happen. Blake is not that sort of attraction." A 1960s extension would be replaced with a visitor centre with a meeting room for some 30-35 people. It was possible the garden could also be used for events. Some 70 residents attended the
f L-r: Tim Heath, Stuart Cade, James Marsh and Peter Johns
f L-r: Stuart Cade, Peter Johns & architect assistant James Marsh
meeting last Saturday at Felpham Memorial Village Hall - a few hundred metres from the cottage in Blakes Road. It was the first public meeting the trustees had held since the cottage was bought by the William Blake Society in September, 2015. Fellow trustee Tim Heath spoke about how two surprise donations - which totalled £400,000 - allowed the purchase to take place after it had been owned by the same family since 1928. It is planned to apply for grants to pay for the restoration once final proposals have been drawn up. But the cottage will need to be shown to be self-supporting. THe trust has appointed architect Stuart Cade to restore the cottage, a Grade II*listed building, to the form it was when William and Catherine Blake lived there
between 1800-1803 and Blake wrote the words which became Jerusalem. But Felpham resident Margaret Hatton said: "A lot of people are worried about parking and about the numbers. "You have said you need the numbers to get the funding. But you have to remember it is only a small building and you will not be able to get an awful lot of people in at one time. THese are very real concerns for local people." Felpham Village Conservation Society vice-chairman Glenn Powell said: "THe cottage is in the middle of a conservation area and we want to see it restored properly with some public use. We absolutely believe it should have access to the community. But it would not be appropriate to have large coach parties turning up causing chaos."
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` Petition scrutiny CHANGES could be made to the way petitions are handled by Arun District Council. New rules are to considered by councillors after concerns were expressed about the inability of the organisers of a 750-name petition from Walberton to speak to them at a committee meeting. THe petition called for Tuppers Field in the village to become a local green space to protect it from development. But Arun's standing orders forbid the supporters from talking to the council's overview select committee members when it came before them last week. Committee members agreed the rule book should be looked at again to enable comments to be made by the public who handed in petitions. Liz Futcher, Arun's group head of council advice and monitoring officer, said: "For petitions over 1,500 signatures, there is a full council debate and that is when petition organisers are allowed to speak. If the number is less, there is no case for that." Her suggestion the matter was looked at by a working group of councillors later this year was agreed by the committee. Cllr Barbara Oakley (C, Middleton) said: "We can't question the petitioners and they can't speak to us. We are here as a scrutiny committee and we should examine both sides of the equation." Cllr Dr James Walsh (LD, Littlehampton Beach) said: "We should hear what the petitioners have to say." About 40 villagers attended the meeting.
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Accept the BID Town firms vote on new status for town centre OWNERS of businesses in Bognor Regis town centre are facing one of their most important decisions. Voting opened on Monday to see if they want to create a Business Improvement District for the shopping area. They have until 5pm on July 3 to have their say on a matter which will influence the town centre's future for at least the next five years. Fierce debate has surrounded the idea. Supporters and opponents have tackled each other on social media. The Bognor Regis Post has asked two of the most vocal participants in the discussions, whose premises face each other in London Road, to put their points of view. Chris Heaps, the owner of Heaps of PCs, states the case for accepting the BID: AS CHAIRMAN of the Bognor Regis Traders Association I believe that I speak for the majority of businesses and in particular, small independent businesses, when I express my support for the Business Improvement District. The positive effects we have seen since Toyubur Rahman started as town centre manager for Bognor Regis have been beyond expectation and have been achieved with a very limited budget. How much more then can we achieve with a substantial budget and firm plans
to put those funds to use for the good of our town? The immersive BID consultation period gave all businesses in the town centre an opportunity to put forward their views and vision for the town and those ideas have been distilled to produce a detailed business plan. That plan will be the blueprint for the BID manager to invest the BID funds in efficient and effective projects to develop the Bognor Regis town centre. The major targets will be: 1) to make Bognor Regis a well-known town; 2) to make Bognor Regis a welcoming town; 3) to make Bognor Regis an active town at night; and 4) to improve the parking in Bognor Regis. The BID is a great leveller: for example, local events organisers will often go, cap in hand, around the town centre businesses in order to collect funds. Up to now, they would expect to receive the majority of their contributions from the same, relatively few, mostly independent traders. There are many reasons for this, ranging from not being able to speak to the right person at the right time, to nationals not having the authorisation to make contributions without a burden of bureaucracy, to just bad timing. With the advent of the BID, things get much simpler: the levy is paid by all eligible businesses, large and small, national and independent, with all of the businesses paying proportionally. This means that events can be funded
by the BID company directly, sharing the funding burden across all businesses. Similarly, the projects undertaken by the BID are being proportionally funded by all of the town centre businesses, which will invoke a shared sense of ambition and pride in the development of our town and lead to a better integrated business community, sharing in tasks of marketing, improving the shopping environment, security and a quality shopping experience for our residents and visitors alike. For these reasons I urge you to vote YES for the Bognor Regis BID.
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Reject the BID Roger Lewis, the managing director of Squires Craft and Model Tools in London Road, puts the case for rejecting the BID: SURELY no serious business owner would object to improving the town that they trade in? So why do I think a BID is wrong for Bognor Regis? My opinion, formed from research and my experience with Bognor Regis town centre management, is that BIDs up and down the country have evolved to become secretive and unaccountable local quangos. It has become apparent many BIDs have been hijacked by councils to raise money and transfer services. In Bognor Regis, the BID proposer is Arun District Council. So that is an opinion. What about some facts? This is taken from The 2017 Industry Criteria & Guidance produced by BritishBIDs: Is the proposed BID budget correct? Only if it is transparent, includes accurate ratings information, correctly applies the levy rules, allocates no more than 20 per cent to overhead costs, and is prudent in terms of collection rates, contingencies and reserves. FACT: Bognor Regis BID is allocating nearer to 50 per cent of the monies raised to overheads and with the costs having been hidden within the budgets it could be even higher. BID area - The BID should encompass a tight geographical area and should not be artificially modelled to include larger hereditaments with higher rateable values. FACT: In Bognor Regis BID, the hereditament with the highest business rateable value is £2m. The next largest hereditament has a value less than a tenth at £184,000. This difference will clearly distort part of the ballot process. The total business rateable value for the BID is £9,455,450, One
f BID opponent Roger Lewis
hereditament representing more than 21 per cent of the vote is not properly democratic. Duplication of services FACT: We already pay for services through our taxes to West Sussex, Arun and Bognor Regis councils. A BID brings yet another layer of bureaucracy with declared costs of £462,250. This is not compliant to BID guidelines. Baseline services FACT: Baseline services provided by Arun will not be guaranteed beyond May, 2019. Figures from Bognor Regis town centre management show this is a poorly planned, poorly costed and hugely inefficient use of businesses' money and is unlikely to deliver any meaningful improvements for our town. I will be voting NO to Bognor Regis BID. If the NO vote wins, Bognor Regis residents and businesses can look at the models and plans of other towns that have rejected BIDs. We can have more for less. To spend £462,250 on overheads out of a projected income of £948,160 is not a viable business plan. A LEVY on business rates will pay for the Business Improvement District. For Bognor Regis, this has been agreed as 1.5 per cent of the rateable value of a property valued at £6,000 or more. The levy will be fixed for five years. Businesses with a rateable value below £6,000 will not be charged. In Bognor Regis, most businesses will pay less than £250 a year. The charges will range from £90 annually for a £6,000 property to £30,000 for a property with a value of £2m. The levy will be administered and enforced by Arun District Council.
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f The London Road precinct is at the BID's heart
THE BUSINESS Improvement District (BID) will be an independent not-forprofit company with a board made up of local businesses, elected by their fellow company owners and accountable to them. A BID for Bognor Regis means businesses can decide and direct what they want for the town. It will generate more than £140,000 a year, making a total investment of around £700,000 over five years to spend on the projects businesses have prioritised. This will be raised by a 1.5 per cent levy on properties with annual business rateable value of at least £6,000. The number of eligible hereditaments/ properties identified to vote from the national non-domestic rate list at April 1, 2017, was 293. The BID ballot was called for by Bognor Regis town centre management partnership. The ballot will be conducted entirely by post by the Independent Scrutineer at Electoral Reform Services. If the majority vote 'yes', the BID will be established in April, 2018, and run for five years until 2023. The BID, if it is established, will cover the following roads: Aldwick Road (part of,) Lennox Street, Station Road, Albert Road, Linden Road, Steyne Street, Arcade Chamber, The Arcade, Little High Street, Sudley Road, Bedford Street, London Road (part of), Sussex Street, Belmont Street, Longford Road, The Arcade, Canada Grove, Lyon Street West, The Esplanade, Campbell Road, Manor Place, The Steyne (part of), Central Buildings London Road, Market Street, Upper Bognor Road, Clarence Road, Merchant Street, Walton Avenue, Clock Walk High Street, Norfolk Street, Walton Road, Crescent Road, Place St Maur Des Fosses, Waterloo Square, Fitzleet House Queensway, Queensway, West Street, Gloucester Road, Richmond Road, Water Tower Building London Road, Harfield Court High Street, Sadler Street, York Road, High Street, Sea Road, John Street, Station Approach Longford Road.
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Sofa, so good for school charity fundraising team f Bognor Regis railway station
Work at station is given consent LISTED building consent has been given by Arun District Council to alterations to Bognor Regis railway station. The council has backed the changes by Southern Railway to the proposed waiting room access in the Grade IIlisted building, cutting the number of openings to toilets for passengers, moving the phone box, installing a staff welfare unit and a platform refuge. The works are part of ongoing £2m improvement works to the Edwardian station. Angela Haywood, Arun's conservation and design consultant, says in her response to the proposals: "With the exception of the alteration
LOOSE change has seen Bognor Regis pupils coining it in for charity. Students at The Regis School collected 'sofa change' to help malnourished families in Liberia. They joined with their teachers to sell sausage sandwiches, rummaged through their pockets and purses for coppers and took in £1 each for a non-uniform day for their change for change campaign with Unicef. The result was more than £1,800 raised
proposed to the inner, northfacing elevation, the minor design amendments to the permitted scheme facilitate sustainable use and cause little harm to the significance of the designated heritage asset." But she stated alterations to the western window opening of the inner, north-facing elevation were regretted. The new door opening resulted in the loss of historic fabric and greatly changed the pattern of windows. "In consequence, a level of harm is caused to the significance of the heritage asset, which has retained an unusual degree of historic authenticity," she added. But the damage was well below the level to justify refusal.
to support the global organisation's work in Africa. One of the students involved, Jade Coles, 14, wrote: "Students have been educated on the difference that they are making during tutor sessions and assemblies. The money raised will also not only go to supporting malnourished families but also to educating parents and carers on the importance of feeding their children the correct food." Fellow 14-year-old student Ceri Janes
stated: "Ninety students also took part in partnering with Unicef to walk 12,000 steps a day for two months in order to earn malnourished children plumpy-nut bars, which are full of all of the necessary nutrients and calories that children need in order to stay healthy and survive." Kaylah Williams, 14, said: "Hundreds of schools have taken part in Unicef's annual day for change. Together, we will be able to make a huge difference at a small expense of a mere few pennies to each student."
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We’re suppor�ng Care Home Open Day! 16th June 2017 We would like to invite you to come and spend some �me with us, on Friday 16th June to meet our residents and staff. We will have the local Barnham Primary School Choir performing on the day as well as other fun events and ac�vi�es.
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To promote your event email Fiona Callingham at: entertainment@sussexpost.co.uk or phone: 01243 908506 The Miller Men
The Miller Men June 20 The Regis School of Music, Bognor Regis EXPERIENCED performers THe Miller Men meet every third Tuesday of the month at 2pm to share their talents and passion for music. THeir exciting repertoire consists of songs from THe Great American Songbook, jazz standards and selected show songs. Expect to hear music from their favourite composers such as Harry Warren (The More I See You, Jeepers Creepers, There Will Never Be Another You) and Harold Arlen (Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea, That Old Black Magic, It's Only A Paper Moon). THe band quartet consists of two guitars, trumpet and string bass
provided by lead guitarist John Gradwell, trumpeter Neal Findley, Harry Elliot on bass and Kevin Cassidy on rhythm guitar and vocals. THey are often joined by guest members who share their talents with the band and audience. THeir next concert will feature Lawry Whitwell, who will join Kevin on vocals for a couple of numbers. For THe Miller Men, performing in front of an audience is something they look forward to every month. Band member Kevin said: "If you enjoy it half as much as we enjoy it, then we enjoy it twice as much as you!" Anyone is welcome to come along and listen to them play at the Regis School of Music. Buy tickets on the door for £3 - that includes a cup of tea and a biscuit!
Russell Brand: ReBirth June 27 and July 25 Worthing Assembly Hall theatres@adur-worthing.gov.uk 01903 206206 www.worthingtheatres.co.uk SOMETIMES controversial, often headline-making and always hilarious, eccentric comic Russell Brand is bringing his highly popular show to Worthing. Following his incredible sell-out show in the town in 2015 Worthing THeatres are extremely excited to be welcoming him back for not one, but two side-splitting stand up shows as part of his UK tour that has the whole nation laughing. For this, his new tour, Russell will be pondering a wide range of subjects in his usual flamboyant manner that often presents itself in unstoppable stream-ofconsciousness style. First gaining notoriety as a charismatic presenter of Big Brother’s Big Mouth in 2004 he has since gone on to become a
Whiskey Galore! June 18 Chichester Cinema at New Park info@chichestercinema.org 01243 786650 www.chichestercinema.co.uk
"This classic 1940s comedy is once again on the big screen at the Chichester Cinema at New Park."
Funny-man Russell Brand
"For an afternoon of live music The Miller Men never disappoint."
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household name with multiple television appearances, roles in Hollywood films such as Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Get Him to the Greek, and his popular stand-up shows. Over the course of his career, Russell has been the subject of frequent media coverage and controversy for issues such as his drug use, his outrageous behaviour, his dismissal from MTV and resignation from the BBC, and his two-year marriage with singer Katy Perry. Many of his controversial public antics have been incorporated into his comedic material as well as, more recently, his interest in politics and financial inequality, however, his fan-base has only continued to grow - a testament to his undeniable charisma and talent. For an unpredictable night of thoughtprovoking comedy look no further than this long-awaited show. Tickets cost £29. THey are selling extremely fast so be sure to book soon.
"Don't miss the chance to see the utterly unique and hilarious Russell Brand."
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CHICHESTER Cinema at New Park is offering you the chance to see a classic 1949 film in its full glory on the big screen. With the film’s remake starring Eddie Izzard being recently released it seems only fitting that the original is given the cinematic treatment. Whisky Galore! was based upon a true incident: the foundering of a cargo ship off the Isle Of Eriskay with 50,000 cases of scotch aboard. THe Scottish islanders of Todday worked out a way bypass war-time rationing and delighted in smuggling cases of their favourite tipple from the wrecked ship.
In this cinematic gem, the unforgettable story of the scotch, the islanders and the authorities is brought to life with plenty of wit, charm and heart that you would expect from an Ealing comedy. Starring Basil Radford as the teetotal English official, who is totally unable to comprehend the significance of whisky to the islanders and Joan Greenwood as his love interest, Peggy, there’s a lot to love about this endearing tale of a small group triumphing over a more powerful opponent. THere's also a lot to love about the film's locations. Whisky Galore! was filmed at Barra in the Outer Hebrides and really captures the essence and wild nature of Scotland. Don’t miss the chance to see this beloved classic on the big screen. Tickets range from £3-£6.
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Lover of rock n' roll: Cliff Richard
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Cliff Richard Live June 18 Stansted Park, Rowlands Castle 023 9241 2265 www.stanstedpark.co.uk CLIFF RICHARD is celebrating the release of his most recent album, Just ... Fabulous Rock 'n' Roll with a summer tour of the UK's most beautiful castles and historic locations. THis June sees Cliff performing at the
stunning Stansted Park in Hampshire in a unique outdoors concert that's set to delight audiences. Just...Fabulous Rock 'n' Roll proved extremely popular upon its release last year, selling over 100,000 copies in the UK. So expect to hear covers of classic songs from the album such as Blue Suede Shoes, Great Balls of Fire and Roll Over Beethoven that will make this night the
ultimate event for any lover of rock n' roll. Cliff will be supported by musical theatre group Collabro, whose careers were launched when they won Britain's Got Talent in 2014. With their flawless vocals and timeless style, Collabro are the perfect way to open the show. It is an outdoor seated show. Doors open at 5pm and the performance starts at 7pm. Tickets start at £51.10.
"Experience a Cliff Richard show in the beautiful surroundings of Stansted Park."
Explore Wonderland with Ballet Theatre UK
Gulliver's Travels the Musical June 22-24 Alexandra Theatre, Bognor Regis 01243 861010 www.alexandratheatre.co.uk IMMERSE yourself in the fantastical adventures of Lemuel Gulliver as you've never seen them before - musical theatre style! From the tiny inhabitants of Lilliput and the giants of Brobdingnag to the flying island of Laputa and the serene horses of Houyhnhnmland, the adventureloving Gulliver sets off an epic journey that thrusts him on a path of self-discovery and transforms his view of the world. Gulliver’s Travels the Musical encompasses all four parts of Jonathan Swift’s classic novel set to a toe-tapping soundtrack.
It's 350 years since Swift’s birth, and writer and composer Chris Chambers and Andy Rapps applaud and celebrate his satirical genius by bringing his most famous work to the stage - a story that has resonated profoundly through the centuries, and continues to inspire. THis production is brought to you by the highly talented an enthusiastic students at the University of Chichester. Following a hugely successful 2016 season, the Musical THeatre Joint Honours Company is proud to present a world premiere of this new musical. Produced by the same team behind the sell-out production of Footloose in April last year, this promises to be a fun-filled night. Tickets start at £8.
"Support these performers of the future in their exciting new show."
The cast of Gulliver's Travels
June 17 Kings Theatre, Portsmouth boxoffice@kingsportsmouth.co.uk 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk
"Journey to Wonderland with Alice in this magical production."
YOU ARE all invited to come with Alice on a magical adventure as she tumbles into Wonderland! In this breathtaking ballet, Alice is guided by the White Rabbit and meets some astonishing characters, including the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, a studious caterpillar and those mischievous twins, Tweedledum and Tweedledee. Basing his ballet on Lewis Carroll’s much-loved children’s books, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass, Ballet THeatre UK’s artistic director, Christopher Moore, has created a captivating piece, brimming with wit, humour and charm. Since its foundation in 2008, the Ballet THeatre UK company has achieved an incredible amount. To its already extensive repertoire of original productions such as The Snow Queen and A Christmas Carol, it has now added new (sell out) versions of The Nutcracker and The Little Mermaid. THe cast and crew of Ballet THeatre UK are excited to be adding this classic tale that is suitable for all ages to their commendable repertoire. Tickets range from £16-£20.
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ADAPTED from Daphne Du Maurier’s dark, gothic romance novel of the same name, My Cousin Rachel tells the story of a young Englishman called Phillip (Sam Claflin) who plots revenge against his mysterious, beautiful cousin Rachel (Rachel Weisz), believing that she murdered his guardian. But his feelings become complicated as he finds himself falling under the beguiling spell of her charms.
AFTER suffering a family tragedy, Mack Phillips spirals into a deep depression causing him to question his innermost beliefs. Facing a crisis of faith, he receives a mysterious letter urging him to an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Despite his doubts, Mack journeys to the shack and encounters an enigmatic trio of strangers led by a woman named Papa. THrough this meeting, Mack finds important truths that will transform his life forever.
f My Cousin Rachel f The Mummy The MummyBaby Release date: 9 June Director: Alex Kurtzman Starring: Tom Cruise, Sofia Boutella, Annabelle Wallis Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy ALEX Kurtzman is the latest addition to a long list of directors to grace this franchise with a unique vision and trailers have demonstrated the pulsating action, thunderous explosions, sublime special effects, and sinister-looking
creatures; everything we’ve come to expect from a Tom Cruise blockbuster and more. THough we’ve only been provided with a small, but satisfying taster of Kurtzman’s modern vision, the film’s official tagline “Welcome to a New World of Gods and Monsters” is a promising suggestion of a supplementary and forward-thinking reboot of an ancient classic. Set in the modern day, THe Mummy chronicles the tale of an ancient princess who is abruptly awakened from her crypt beneath the desert. Fuelled by the demons of her past and an exasperation grown over millennia, she returns to cause destruction and terror that defies all human comprehension.
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Monster wine bargains on the Jurassic Coast Martin Lury Our very own bon vivant gets to grips with all the best buys
A FORAY to Devon at this time of the year always seems opportune and the Jurassic Coast and its environs surrounded by rolling hillsides proffers new horizons for contemplation and I was unable to resist a visit to Miller's Farm Shop in Kilmington to sample new arrivals in Malcolm Miller's wine emporium. THe two whites pictured first right are priced at a competitive £4.99 with the Roche Mazet Sauvignon Pays D'Oc 2015 vintage proving to display the sort of minerality you might expect from a Touraine Sauvignon Blanc and, despite its undoubted sharpness, is a wellbalanced wine. THe Penny Lane 2013 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, sourced from the upper Awatere valley, would be a good summery addition to your picnic hamper and is light and refreshing and a real bargain at this knock-down price. Passionfruit and hints of gooseberry permeate this wine whose zesty nature and stonefruit finish cannot fail to excite. Malcolm next indicated a Gilles
Blanchet 2016 Pouilly Fumé as a good buy for just £10.99 expended. For the price, it is a wine for easy drinking, should offend nobody with a hint of cream soda contributing to its softness and the producer has a growing reputation. Weather-wise, the past two years have not been over propitious and these wines will be harder to source soon! THe first red wine to enthrall me
was an up-and-coming wine from the resurgent Languedoc region a SaintChinian nestling in the foothills of the Cévennes which affords the wine drinker generous dark fruit, spice and garrigue scent and at £5 99 is my bargain of the week! How remiss of me - forgot to specify I am describing the 2015 L'Excellence de Saint-Laurent Saint Chinian - un vrai délice for such a low outlay!
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I next happened upon a wine that is bizarrely underrated, namely a humble Côtes De Bourg, but this example in the form of a Château Macay of 2010 vintage has a fruity nose redolent of ripe blackcurrant with hints of blackberry and raspberry and its silky tannins with lively ripe fruit make consumption thereof a véritable plaisir with the added bonus of a lingering finish! At circa £10, this wine is one to savour. For an equal outlay of £10, the Château Les Templiers 2014 LalandeDe-Pomerol has a woody nose, is earthy with copious black fruit, has soft tannins and will keep for five to seven years and is delightfully garnet-
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INGREDIENTS • 145g pack pizza base mix (or same weight of bread mix) • 2 tbsp tomato purée • 185g can tuna • in oil, drained, oil reserved • plain flour, for dusting • 1 tbsp caper • 125g pack value mozzarella • 10 pitted black kalamata olives • 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced • small handful rocket
coloured with a fresh and seductive finish and would easily complement beef grills or lamb. THis wine was a pleasant surprise in terms of quality and it is undoubtedly the clay and gravel subsoil which contributes to its elegance. My ultimate selection was a Château Lachesnaye 2011 Haut-Médoc priced at just under £11 and is a delightful unusual mélange of spice, aniseed coupled with blackcurrant and plum flavours with hints of tar, cherry and vanilla all contributing to a unique wine experience worthy of attention and, if ever you find yourself in close proximity to Axminster, a must port of call chez Malcolm Miller!
Tuna, olive & rocket pizzas Method 1. Heat oven to 240C/220C fan/ gas 9. Tip the pizza mix into a bowl and make up following pack instructions. Cover the bowl with a cloth and leave for a few mins. 2. Meanwhile, mix the tomato purée with 4 tbsp water, 1 tbsp oil from the tuna and some seasoning. 3. Knead the dough for a few mins on a floured surface,
then halve and put each piece, spaced apart, on a large oiled baking tray. Press with an oiled hand to make thin flat pizzas – they don’t have to be perfectly round. 4. Spread with the tomato purée mixture, then top with the tuna, capers, cheese and olives. Bake for 10-12 mins. Serve scattered with the onion and rocket.
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INGREDIENTS • 3 ripe pears • juice ½ lemon • 1 tbsp light muscovado sugar • 4 tsp Poire William liqueur or cognac (optional) • For the topping • 50g icing sugar • 1 tbsp cocoa powder • 25g ground almond • 1 egg white
Chocolate pear crisp Method 1. Heat oven to 160C/fan 140C/gas 3. Chop the pears into small pieces and put in a pan with the lemon juice and sugar. Bring to the boil, then cover and cook for 10 mins. Uncover, then cook for 8-10 mins more until the juices thicken up. Spoon into 4 x 150ml
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ramekins and add a teaspoon of liqueur to each, if using. 2. For the topping, sift the icing sugar and cocoa into a bowl, then stir in the almonds. Whisk the egg white until stiff, then fold into the dry ingredients. Spoon over the pears and shake the ramekins to level the mixture. Bake for 20-25 mins until the topping is firm to the touch. Serve warm or cold.
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Abdominal pain relief remedies CLINICAL trials have shown that probiotic consumption can relieve abdominal pain and other Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms. Fibre Getting more fibre, either through food or supplements, does seem to improve some cases of IBS. Foods such as beans, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are typically low-calorie and full of vitamins and other nutrients that simply help to keep things moving!
(naturally found in pineapple and papaya). THese plant sourced enzymes are types of proteases, and are supposed to help break down protein. THe idea behind digestive enzyme supplements for gastro-intestinal distress is that they are supposed to help digest the food before the bacteria in the gut gets a chance to use it. In theory, it prevents the fermentation of undigested food by gut bacteria to reduce bloating, gas and abdominal pain. Chlorella Chlorella, pictured bottom, is my all time favourite super food for anyone with IBS. It helps promote the good bacteria in the gut, it is gentle on the digestive system and provides a massive amount of minerals and vitamins for the body, which in turn helps to support the immune system. I prefer to use it in powder form with my clients simply because you can control exactly how much you need to use. Remember, this is a super food, therefore, your body can recognise it as a food, so will be able to absorb it easier than a supplement or medication. For a maintenance dose you only need half a teaspoon per day three times per day. I would recommend you use it in coconut water or a green vegetable smoothie. I give demonstrations all the time to my clients regarding making a super green healthy smoothie that you can mix with some good super foods in. THis has such a healing effect on the gut and when demonstrated it makes people realise how easy it is
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Getting more fibre does seem to improve some cases of IBS
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Community News & Views MORE than 50 former members of Bognor Regis Boys' Club attended their latest reunion. THe bi-annual get-together continued the popularity of the previous events since Frank Enticknapp began them in 2005. THose who went along were aged between 73 and 87 and recalled their memories of decades ago as well as catching up with life since they last saw each other. Frank said the attendances were holding up well but there were inevitably fewer members around and fewer who felt able to attend the evening. "THere have been more than the usual number of 'finds' since the last reunion - the existence of a club badge, pictured below, and the discovery of a club motto from the 1940s - Side Not Self - among them," he said. "But it is research into the local press that has produced the most enlightening background to, and details of, the activities and personalities - both members, instructors and management - of the boys' club. "Very few were either aware of, or had heard of, the success of the drama group in the 1950s." THe club was based in Westloats Lane and ceased to exist in 1959. But its memory lives on thanks to the extensive research carried out by Barnham resident Frank. THis has produced a three-board display packed with a comprehensive range of photographs supported by extracts from the town's newspapers. "Perhaps the most noticeable aspect of all is the extent to which the whole town got behind the boys' club project," said Frank. "Against the background that newsprint was rationed in the 1940s/50s, it amazes me how much coverage the club received." THe first two paragraphs of a front page report from 1952 showed the extent of the coverage. THey read: 'Representatives from organisations in Bognor, and those interested in sport, were among the large crowd of townspeople who joined in paying tribute to the footballers of the Bognor Regis Boys' Club at a dinner, held in their honour, at the Rex Ballroom. 'THe function had been sponsored by the Bognor Regis Chamber of Trade in recognition of the boys' club's outstanding feat in having won the Sussex Minor Cup and all the other competitions which the three teams had entered." Next year marks the 80th anniversary of the laying of the club's foundation stone. Photos and personal memories of the club are always sought on 01243 827588.
THOUSANDS of steps were completed by walkers who turned out to back the Aldingbourne Trust. THe hikers came from around the county to take part in the second Aldingbourne Walk in aid of the charity's work with adults with learning disabilities. THey completed bespoke three, eight and 21-mile routes from Arundel Park with careful directions set up by the organisers to ensure everyone could easily find their way. THe sun shone and the beautiful views delighted those who took part. Susanna Curwen, part of the Workaid team at the trust, set off for three miles but was encouraged by two of her colleagues to carry on for another five miles - with the promise of a pub stop. Susanna said: "It was such a beautiful day and for such a good cause. How could I stop?" THe walk took participants around Arundel Park and, for the longer distances, out across the South Downs by following the South Downs Way and Monarchs Way.
SUSSEX residents have the chance to question the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner at a meeting this month. Questions are being invited for Katy Bourne and the Sussex police and crime panel ahead of its annual meeting at 10.30am on June 30 at County Hall in Lewes. THe panel comprises councillors from all 15 local authorities across Sussex, plus two independent members, and carries out the role of scrutinising the actions and decisions of the commissioner. Members of the public can attend the meeting and ask questions in person or they can be submitted in advance by emailing pcp@westsussex. gov.uk or phoning 0330 222 2538. THe time set aside for residents to pose their questions in person is limited to 45 minutes. Slots are allocated on a first-comefirst-served basis, meaning giving advance notice of an intention to attend and participate is advised. Sending questions in advance, while not mandatory, allows time for fuller responses to be
prepared and gives more people the chance to submit questions. People who want to ask a question but cannot make it to the meeting can still submit a question and it will be asked by the panel chairman with the answer recorded in the official minutes of the meeting. At the annual meeting, the panel will scrutinise the commissioner’s annual report. Also on the agenda is workforce diversity and an update on Sussex Police’s recent police officer recruitment campaign. More details can be found on the panel’s website in the question the commissioner section at westsussex.gov.uk/ pcp THe meeting will be webcast live on the internet: eastsussex.public-i.tv/core/ portal/home As the commissioner, Mrs Bourne holds Sussex Police's chief constable to account and sets the strategic direction and priorities for the police through the police and crime plan, which contains the annual budget and the amount residents have to pay for the police.
A CELEBRATORY dinner has seen the Rotary Club of Bognor Regis mark its 90th birthday. THe memorable occasion in Bognor Regis saw the club's members joined by representatives of other clubs in the area and they welcomed Nick Gibb, who sought re-election yesterday as the town's MP. Cllr Philip Woodall, the town mayor of Bognor, was one of the other dignitaries who attended among the more than 70 guests. Following the meal, the Rotary movement acknowledged two of its
own with district governor Frank West presenting Paul Harris Fellowship awards to Neil Holloway, left, and Mike Halson. THis prestigious award was established in 1957. It is presented to Rotarians and others in recognition of outstanding service to the community. Following the presentation, all those present enjoyed a truly wonderful recital by Inna and Nina Levtov on violin and piano. Formalities were kept to a minimum to ensure that everyone could enjoy a relaxed and friendly evening.
RESIDENTS in the Post area are being urged to become more carer friendly next week. Carers Week takes place from Monday and West Sussex County Council, Carers Support West Sussex and the NHS in the area are joining forces to help build carer friendly communities. Teams are working together to raise awareness of the valuable contribution family and friend carers make. More than 40 events will take place during the week in different West Sussex locations focusing on a carer's wellbeing. Opportunities for carers will include a morning vintage tea celebration in Lancing, a picnic and walks and a visit to the Weald and Downland Living Museum and afternoon tea. Visit carerssupport.org.uk to find details of events in the surrounding area. Cllr Peter Catchpole, the county council's cabinet member for adults and health, said: "Family and friend carers do a really important role and we should celebrate their daily hard work. "Recognising that people are increasingly also working at the same time as caring for a family and friend means getting the right support for them is vital. THis carer's week - let's all become more caring." Employers around Bognor Regis and Chichester are also being asked to consider the support available for their staff who are caring for someone. Jennie Musgrove, from Carers Support, wants to encourage people to become a carer friend. She said: "To be a truly carer-friendly county we rely on people recognising an unpaid family or friend carer and helping them to connect with information and support. "THis is readily available but often a carer simply does not know until they reach crisis. "A family and friend carer is anyone who wants to get involved and support carers. We welcome all. "So it all starts with 'think carer' and our team can be found in hospitals or speak to a friendly carer wellbeing worker on 0300 028 8888." More support is available to those who cannot visit events in the community. THe Jointly app is available free of charge to West Sussex carers. It enables users to set up circles of care between everyone involved in someone's care to share information and messages easily and quickly. THe app - which usually costs £2.99 - is free with the promotional code DGTL2948. More information is available from westsussex.gov.uk/carersweek Video diaries will also be published during the week on Facebook pages: West Sussex Matters and Carers Support West Sussex and Twitter pages @WSCCNews and @ CarersWSussex.
ENJOY la dolce vita in Chichester with the Rotary Club of Chichester Priory at its charity Italian Evening on June 16. THe evening promises to be 'bravissimo' and full of the delights of the Mediterranean. THis black tie event is taking place at the Chichester Park Hotel in aid of Dementia Support's £1.74m appeal to create a unique hub for people with the condition. For £35 a person, the tickets include a four-course meal, glass of prosecco, evening entertainment, a VIP guest and there will also be a fundraising auction. THe Rotary Club are delighted to welcome Jonathan Pratt, pictured above, from the BBC programmes, Bargain Hunt, Antiques Road Trip and Flog It as its guest speaker and auctioneer. Jonathan is the managing director of Sussex-based auctioneers and valuers Bellman's. He regularly conducts auctions and gives fundraising talks for charities in the south. Tickets for the Italian Evening can be bought from Mike Harvey, on 01243 697186 or mikcharvey@aol.com.
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Old corn market house has changed hands a few times going back to the 18th century By Pat Saunders, volunteer at The Novium Museum THE trade in corn was one of Chichester’s major industries, standing at the centre of an important grain growing area, and the development of Chichester was partly linked with the success of the corn trade. Up to the early 18th century, this trade was carried out in the old corn market house which stood in North Street, close to the present-day Butter Market. It was described by James Spershott in his “Records of Chichester” as ‘standing upon posts or framed timbers’ with ‘stairs up into the council chamber, which was low and had low windows’. It was first recorded on a map by Norden from 1595. The building was also utilised for meetings by the city council with the minutes for these dating back to 1685. By the late 1720's, the building lost favour
and was eventually demolished in 1731. The council subsequently came to an agreement with Roger Morris to build the council chamber at its present location in North Street. The building that became the Corn Exchange was built in East Street between St John’s Street and Baffins Lane in 1832-33. This area had been known as the New Town and had, up until the dissolution of the monasteries by Henry VIII, been occupied by the Blackfriars. 70 of the most prominent corn merchants of the area subscribed between £25 and £250 each to finance the building. It was one of the first corn exchanges to be built in England. It was designed by a local architect, George Draper, who also designed St Bartholomew’s Church Westgate, the infirmary on Broyle Road and Goodwood’s
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original grandstand. It was built with extensive warehouses and stores attached to the rear of the impressive façade with its striking pillars. Inside the Corn Exchange local farmers met dealers and merchants who hired the desks and stands on which sample bags were set out for inspection. Wheat, oats and barley were regularly traded. Increasingly, grain was sold using a sample of the crop rather than ‘pitching’ the whole lot in sacks at the market. Shortly after opening, in 1835, the shareholders were called to a special meeting and were notified that the roof had been deemed unsafe and had to be removed and reinstated. For 50 years the building operated solely as the Corn Exchange; however, in 1883 the managing committee decided to hire out parts of the building for use by the wider community. In 1896 Miss Maggie Morton hired it for a travelling film show. By 1910 Joseph Poole was regularly screening films under the brand Poole’s Picture Palace. The hall was adapted and a cinematograph licence granted. The Poole brothers also introduced the novelty of locally shot films into the programme so that audiences could watch such events as the Bosham Regatta and Priory Park cricket matches. However, as grain sales continued the audience were often seated on corn bins at
the hall’s perimeter. In the 1920's, following competition from other cinemas in the town, such as The Olympia, located in Northgate, Poole’s sold their business to Mr Stanley James, who restored the original name, The Corn Exchange. In 1927, the Wainwright’s London and District Cinemas circuit purchased the then full-time cinema. It was closed for a period of months in order for the complete renovation and conversion into a more modern cinema with new seats and equipment. They showed the first talking picture “The Fox Movietone Follies” in 1929. It was later taken over by the Granada Theatres chain in 1948 when it was again closed for refurbishment, re-opening later that same year. By 1960, it was the only cinema still operating in the city but by the early 1980s it, too, had closed. The last film screened at the cinema was ‘Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back’. The building was vacant for some time and then subsequently became home to a McDonald’s restaurant. For a while, the pillars were even painted in corporate red. It has since become a fashion chain outlet, Next. The warehouse and granaries to the rear were converted to offices and have since that time been occupied by businesses such as publishers John Wiley and solicitors Thomas Eggar. The warehouse and granaries to the front currently lay vacant and are awaiting the next chapter of their history.
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Chi juniors quick out of the blocks as PostSport starting gun fired on athletics season CHICHESTER’S new crop of junior athletes have made a winning start to their National League campaign. Even though the club were last season’s champions, this performance was more impressive as only 15 of the 40-strong athlete squad in 2016 was in action at Portsmouth, many whom had gone up into the higher age bracket over the winter. THis year has also seen the addition of two major clubs into the division - Winchester and 2015 champions Walton AC. In the end, it was Chichester and Winchester who were fighting it out for top spot at the end of the match. But it was Chi with 486 points who just held the upper hand thanks to a fine all-round performance from the team, seven points clear of their Hampshire rivals. In the under-15 boys category, having lost most of last season's squad, this current crop knew they had to step up. Jacob Piper and Joe Futers formed a good sprinting partnership over 100m and 200m while the quartet of Liam Dunne, Oscar Hares, Douglas Smith and Tom Hartley covered the distances from 300m to 1500m to great effect.
THe stand-out performance was a dominant 800m winning run from Liam in an impressive 2.08, the second best by a Chichester U15. DJ Barth and Jake Farquhar scored near maximum points in the hurdles with DJ’s lunge for the line to beat his Winchester rival one of the highlights of the day. THe under-15 girls were luckier than the boys in that most their 2016 athletes were still available for another year. THis was especially true in the throws where Alexia Everley and Holly Trinder were joined by last year’s under-13 Millie Grant to score good points in shot, discus and hammer. It was in this age group which saw the only Chichester athlete to notch up two A string wins, with Emily Shippam placing first in both long jump and high jump with impressive marks of 4.59m and 1.45m respectively. In the under-13s, the team of novices performed well - javelin thrower Milo Nutt was just edged out of first place in one of the strongest shows of the day. In the under-13 girls, Sophie Dudman and Lara Cooke gained maximum points in the high jump, with the same pair having picked up two runners-up spots in the hurdles.
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BOGNOR RFC youngsters got a taste of the big time when they trod on the hallowed rugby turf at Twickenham. THe group from the club in Hampshire Avenue were among 200 children from across the county invited to take part in a once in a lifetime opportunity at the home of England Rugby. THe day was set out to celebrate Old Mutual Wealth Kids First, an RFU led-initiative that is transforming rugby for children up and down the country. While at Twickenham, the youngsters were joined by England’s Alex Goode, fresh from his appearance for the Barbarians at the Old Mutual Wealth Cup the day before. Former players David Flatman and Ugo Monye also leant their support to the coaches and passing on their tips to the next generation of the sport. Each child present had the incredible opportunity to be taken on the journey of an England player for the day.
THis experience began as they boarded the England team bus and were driven to the famous Lion Gate at Twickenham. THey then entered the England changing room to receive a rousing team talk from former England international Flatman. THe chance to run out of the Twickenham tunnel on to the pitch of the country’s premier rugby stadium is a privilege usually reserved for England’s elite players. On this special day, the children taking part then had the chance to experience this unique honour as they lined up in the Twickenham tunnel before sprinting out to the cheers and applause of their friends and families. THe youngsters lined the touchline and sung the national anthem at the top of their voices before playing a range of fun games. To complete their amazing experience, the young players entered the Royal Box to lift the Old Mutual Wealth Cup and were presented with a medal to take home as a memento of their day.
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DARTS: THe halfway mark of the Bognor Friday Summer Darts League saw the Mixed Pairs Knockout take place at Newtown Social Club. Organisers were delighted with a great turnout of 33 teams, 11 more than last year, and a record for the summer league. THis was also only one pair short of the winter league record. THe first round saw the two-time and reigning Benevolent Mixed Pairs champions Janet Grinstead & Gary Blackwood (BRSA Wanderers) get knocked out by the siblings of Mary-Jane Todd & Mark H Todd (BRSA Ravens). THe reigning Summer league champions, Paula Duckett (Aldingbourne Mavericks) & Dave Owens (Friary 'Z') made it through the first two rounds, but lost to the mother and son pairing of Bridget & Richard Scott-Ragless (Squash Club) in the quarter-finals. THe first semi-final saw Mazz Tupper & Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club) take on the Ragless's. THe Squash Club pair just about won the first leg, but a ton and a 140 from Robinson gave them the second. THe last leg saw Richard Ragless start with a ton, followed by 95 & 140. With 61 left he hit treble 7 and double top in two darts, moving them into the final and one step further than they managed last year. THe second semi-final saw the Todd siblings take on Caz Taylor (Richmond Rebels) & Ian Dendy (QE2 Galleon). THe first leg saw tons from both Taylor & Dendy, but consistency from the Todd's, and a 140 from Mark Todd, kept them in the lead. On his next throw Mark Todd only needed two darts to hit the double to take the leg. THe second leg again saw steady darts from the Todd's, but a 111 from Taylor kept them close. A miss from Taylor at the double left Mary-Jane a chance and, with the third dart, she hit double 12 to take another game 2-0 and the second spot in the final and one step further than they managed last year. THe final saw both of last year's semifinalists getting one place further in the knockout, with the Ragless's going first as they won the bullseye. It was close until the end of the leg with both Richard Ragless & Mark Todd hitting tons, but it was the Todd's who took the first leg. THe second leg saw Mary-Jane Todd get scores of 120 & 85, helping her team into a good lead. Richard Ragless managed a ton towards the end of the leg. But it was too late as Mary-Jane was on her double and finished it off in style to take the leg and the match with another 2-0 win, making herself & Mark Mixed Pairs Champions 2017, pictured below. Full results available on bognor-darts. co.uk
BOWLS: Selsey's Little Spain Bowling Club's fine run of victories came to a halt when they lost a hotly contested friendly by two points at home to Middleton. Little Spain won on two rinks but lost on the other three to go down 78-76 overall. In the West Sussex Bowls League, there were wins for Bognor A (8278 v Tarring Priory A); Chichester A (77-71 v Worthing); Bognor B (87-79 v Storrington); and Pagham (72-66 v Maltravers). Chichester B lost out to Aldingbourne in a tight contest which ended 75 to 68.
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Bognor slump to 130-run loss at home to rivals Eastbourne
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Middleton in home defeat MIDDLETON CC will be hoping to bounce back after suffering back to back defeats. Sean Heather's side had made a bright start to life in the Sussex Premier Cricket League. But a 96-run home defeat to Cuckfield means they have lost their last two outings. Middleton will be looking to get back to winning ways on the road when they visit Hastings and St Leonards tomorrow (12pm). Top of the wish-list will be to put last weekend's defeat behind them, particularly the performance with the ball. After losing the toss, the home side struggled against Cuckfield's strong batting line. THe opening pair of Jeet Raval and Joe Ludlow looked relatively untroubled, putting on 114 for the first wicket. By the time Raval (56) was removed, the visitors were well set to post a big score. With Ludlow (91) acting as an anchor, the visitors pushed on - and spurred on by a quick fire 52 from 46 balls from Harry Clark, they posted a score of 291 for 6 in their 50 overs.
Only Middleton's Russel Talman could stem the flow, taking 3 for 33 in his ten overs. Middleton were left facing an uphill task. THey began solidly with opener Angus Robson (69) and Gerhardt Abrahams (22) putting them in contention at 114 for one. But when Abrahams fell that triggered a middle order collapse where Middleton lost four wickets for just ten runs as Josh Hayward (3 for 18) produced the spell of the afternoon. Jamie THompson (32) and Matt Cooke (32) added 56 for the eighth wicket and did drag the home side over the 200 mark. But they fell well short of the total, finishing on 220 for 9 off the 50 overs. THe 71-run loss saw Middlton take 10 points from the match but it was not enough to stop them sliding down a verycompetitive league. It leaves them seventh in the ten-team division - just above tomorrow's opponents Hastings, who also have two wins from five matches.
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BOGNOR CC's poor run with the bat continued as they slumped to a 130-run home loss to Eastbourne at the Regis Oval. Max Ashmore's side never looked in the match after the visitors opted to bat first and posted 258 for 9 in their 45 overs. In reply, Bognor failed to build any momentum and were eventually dismissed for 128, scoring less than half their opponents' score. THat defeat leaves Bognor just above the drop zone in Sussex Division Two, after losing four of their first five matches. Next up is a visit from Crawley-based Ifield tomorrow (12.30pm) with Ashmore knowing that his side must do better with the bat. In fairness, his bowlers didn't give his side much of a chance to chase down victory after Eastbourne's Dan Wells (76) and Mark Tomsett (71) put on 127 for the third wicket. Bognor's Joe Ashmore (4 for 44) and Scott Bingham (4 for 44) were the pick of the home bowlers. In reply, only Elliott Clarke (57) showed much resistance as just three of Bognor's batters reached double figures.
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Hartard fires Priory Park to win CHICHESTER Priory Park returned to winning ways in style, with a 108-run win against Bexhill Seconds. THe omens did not look too good for the Goodwood side after they were dismissed for 185 in their 45 overs. But Chi's bowlers hit back and bowled out the visitors for just 79 to register an easy win. THat victory means Chi are third in Sussex Division THree, having lost just once all year. THey will look to keep that good run of form going by welcoming Preston Nomads seconds
to Goodwood tomorrow (12.30pm) THe win against Goring was set up by Jay Hartard who made a hard-hitting 82 from just 84 balls. THen it was over to the bowlers with Daniel Joseph (4 for 30) and Matthew Geffen (3 for 11) their stand-out performers. It was a mixed weekend for Chi, whose seconds side lost out on the road to Crawley. Batting first, Priory struggled to get going, being reduced to 78 for 6. It was only thanks to James Hemp (48) and Jack Green that they managed to reach 141
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all out. THe score was not enough, as Crawley reached the total with the loss of just two wickets. THey will play Findon seconds away tomorrow (12.30pm). Also in division five west, Pagham seconds will be looking to end West Chiltington and THakeham's run of five consecutive wins away tomorrow (12.30pm). THey go into the match off the back of a 30-run win at home to Goring seconds, Alex Fuente top-scoring (66) in a total of 249 for seven. Albert Burgess then took 4 for 45 as the visitors were reduced to 219 for 9 in their 45 overs. In the same division, Middleton seconds lost only their second match of the season away at Broadwater Green. THe Bognor-based side got within 40 runs of the home side's total of 230 for 9, thanks in part to a half-century from opener Tom Stride. Tomorrow they play Crawley at home. In division six west, Bognor seconds will make the trip to Ifield seconds tomorrow (12.30pm) looking to bounce back after a torrid time this weekend. Bognor were dismissed for just 64 at West Chiltington & THakeham seconds, Joe Bennett (12) and Tanya Wake (13) were the only two players to reach double figures. THe opponents then knocked off the total in 7.1 overs to win by ten wickets.
Pagham win again after Pearce cameo PAGHAM CC are pushing for promotion from Sussex Cricket Division THree after a comfortable six wicket win over Burgess Hill. Ollie Pearce was the stand-out performer, taking four wickets with the ball as the Nyetimber Lane side bowled out the home team for just 129. THen, batting five, Pearce smashed an unbeaten 35 from just 20 balls to guide Pagham home to victory. It was their fourth win out of five so far this season and puts them second, 11 points clear of Chichester Priory Park in third. Next up for Pagham is a home match against Eastbourne seconds at Nyetimber Lane tomorrow (12.30pm), a side that has won just once so far this term. Pagham's victory last weekend was built on
an excellent bowling attack which never let the home side settle. Pearce (4 for 29) was the pick of the bowlers but there were excellent contributions, too, from Nikki Tabberer (3 for 24) and Joe De La Fuente (2 for 29). THe attack did not let Hill build at all as only Kevin Ramsey (76*) and Matt Charman (23) reached double figures. In reply, Pagham looked in a little spot of trouble at 31 for 2 before Aiden Zammit (55) took charge. It was then left to Pearce to guide his side home with more than 24 overs to spare. THe hard-hitting was good practice for Pagham's Twenty20 team, who are in action on Sunday as they make the trip to Worthing (1pm) for their second match of the season.
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No favourite to take over the Rocks' reins as hunt continues THE ROCKS' search for a new manager is well underway - but officials insists there's no frontrunner to take over the reigns at Nyewood Lane. Bognor have been without a boss since just a few days after sealing promotion to National League south when Jamie Howell announced he would be joining Eastbourne Borough. After sorting out the bulk of the squad for next season, general manager Jack Pearce says he is now working through a shortlist of about eight before whittling the list down. Pearce said: "We have started the process. We spoke to a couple this week and hope to speak to four over the weekend and two early next week. THen we will start reducing it down and see where we are." He added: "THere is no frontrunner. We will talk to them and listen to their ideas. THe biggest problem with football is that everyone is an expert. "In every other industry, people seem to have more respect for those involved; but because it's our national game, everybody is an expert. THere's no right or wrong way to appoint a manager. "When Manchester United appointed David Moyes, nobody would have criticised the appointment due to how he had done at Everton. We all know how that ended up. "THere's no right or wrong way; the only test will be time and there's no guarantees."
In terms of the squad, Pearce says Bognor are close to finalising the core of the team. Nine players have committed for next term with offers still on the table for goalkeeper Dan Lincoln and Sami El-Abd. THe latest to put pen to paper is Alex Parsons. THen it's on to the search for the manager. Pearce said: "THat's where we would normally be at this time of year. "At the end of the season when I spoke to [former manager] Jamie we would be looking to three to four players to take it up to a squad of 16 or 17. I consider Jamie's knowledge and my own good enough to establish that. "We know the areas we wish to strengthen but no point doing that unless the right one comes along." Even after identifying talent, Pearce admitted it was not the easiest matter to persuade players and managers to committ to Nyewood. He said: " We want to be very successful in the south but it's a very difficult job for anyone that wants to manager the club. I've done it for 48 years, we're not in the best geographical area as we are surrounded by fields and it's hard to find players living in fields. THere's not the density of population to find people who live nearby. "It is a great club and once we get players here they very seldom leave quickly as people enjoy being here."
Fraser signs for rivals Worthing BOGNOR'S top scorer last term has signed for south coast rivals Worthing. James Fraser, pictured right, was influential in the Rocks clinching a return to the National League, netting 26 goals as they gained promotion via the play-offs last month. Hopes were high that the 26-year-old would stay on at Nyewood Lane for life in a higher division. But, due to personal commitments, Fraser told club officials he was unable to sign on with the Rocks for another season, a season that will bring more fixtures and longer travels. Speaking to the town's local newspaper, Fraser said: “I’m excited. I left Bognor on good terms and I can only say good things about that club, they treated me very well and were absolutely brilliant but now I’ve come here. “It’s for travel reasons as well as football and I’m excited." Fraser, who returns to Woodside Road after 11 years, said: "When I went back to Bognor last summer, I had a bit of stick as some of the fans weren’t too sure about my signing. "But at the end of the season they couldn’t have thanked me enough. Sometimes things like that help because you want to prove people wrong."
THROUGHOUT the offseason, the Post will be going behind-the-scenes at Nyewood Lane, speaking to some of the players and officials as they ready the Rocks for a return to National League South. THis week, we caught up with forward OLLIE PEARCE, above, who has committed to the club for another season. How do you feel a month on from winning promotion? It's still quite weird now and it's not quite sunk in yet. I think it will only be when I when go back for the start of the season that it will finally hit home. THat game against Dulwich is of course the best moment of my footballing life. But, once we get into preseason, then I think it will really hit home. THen we have the new challenge in front of us, knowing that we are at a new level and knowing that it is time to kick on. How did you end up at Nyewood Lane? I started at Midhurst in the county league as a teenager, playing there as a 16-year-old where my dad was involved with the club for a long time. It was only really by chance that the move to Bognor came about. I was at the college with Dabba [assistant manager Darin Kilpatrick] and then came and trained a few times. One weekend I think they were struggling for a side, so I went and sat on the bench for a time. I scored on my debut at was THurrock away and really haven't looked back. Was it easy for you to decide to stay for next season? It's never an easy decision to stay but when you are at a club five or six years it's always easier, especially when coming
off the promotion. We're lucky at Bognor to have a lot of home-grown players who have been there a while, such as Craney and Harvey, so it was not difficult. THere were a couple of the squad who have not stayed, like James Fraser and Darren Budd, but no-one blames them at all, they left on really good terms but had their own reasons for not staying. THe only problem was with not having a manager there. Committing to a club without a manager is not something that many would do. But when there are people like Jack [Pearce] and Dabba at the club you know that they will not appoint a manager who does not fit it. It's just a question of time waiting for them to name a manager and then I think things will become a lot easier for myself and everyone in the group. Will the strong team ethos which carried the club through last still be in place next term? THe bulk of the team is staying, I think nine have officially signed so far. THere's a great group of lads down there on the pitch and off the pitch. When the new manager comes in I'm sure he will want to sign three of four of his own players. But due to there being so many players who have been there a while it is one of the easier dressing rooms I've ever walked in to. With having nine signed that's the main bulk of the side sorted so I'm sure there will be a lot of players who will have been there before and I'm sure the new manager will walk in and see it all fits in. We had three or four come in last season and I know they enjoyed coming in and struggled to leave. I'm sure the main bulk of the squad will be happy.
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