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BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk THE BATTLE to keep court provision in Chichester took a new turn this week as it was revealed that a fresh proposal has been made for a continuing justice centre in the city.

THe proposed ‘Chichester Justice Centre’ could see a court facility located

in the city to deal with non-criminal work.

THat includes civil cases, housing cases, cases involving children and other family law matters.

Edward Cooke is a family lawyer and mediator and spokesperson for family law professionals group West Sussex Resolution. He has been leading the organisation’s campaign to keep essential justice provision in Chichester.

He said a fresh proposal was sent to the Ministry of Justice last week.

Mr Cooke said he was hopeful the Ministry of Justice would respond positively to this, and hoped progress could be made towards a solution that provides for essential justice provision to be retained in Chichester over the coming weeks.

He said: “THe government originally announced the court would close in

March this year.

"However, the County Court continues to list cases into the autumn and indeed beyond.

“So far as we are aware, Chichester is the only court of the 90 or so in the country slated for closure where the closure process has been suspended in this way.”

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Bid to create more housing schemes

BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk RURAL communities across Chichester District are being encouraged to think about creating their own affordable housing schemes.

It comes during Rural Housing Week which runs all next week.

Several areas in the Chichester district are already on the road to creating their own schemes for people with a strong local connection in order to tackle affordability issues in their villages.

Rogate and Midhurst are two of the places that are working towards setting up a community land trust (CLT).

A community land trust is a not-forprofit organisation and allows people to buy land or unused buildings in their area so they can create genuinely affordable homes for people with a strong connection to the area.

A CLT is able to set its own terms and conditions, have a say in what sort of housing is provided and who can live there. THe benefits include permanent local ownership, control and accountability at a very local level.

Adrian Moore, who is on the steering group for the Midhurst project, said: “THe success of our plans will be on our ability to find some suitable inexpensive brown field or agricultural land that we can obtain permission to build on."

THe village of Rogate is in the very early stages of looking to set up a community land trust.

Mairi Rennie is a member of Rogate Parish Council. She said: "I am aware of a developing housing crisis in the

village.

"I am also the curator of the Rogate Heritage Centre and very concerned to preserve what I can of the village history.

I depend on the memories of the elderly who have spent their lives in the village.

"In their lifetimes, the village has evolved from a contained rural community to a dispersed commuter village, in danger of losing its sense of identity.

"I see the community land trust as a way of conserving something of the village's cultural heritage."

Cllr Jane Kilby, cabinet member for housing at Chichester District Council, said: “We are pleased to be supporting Midhurst and Rogate in their journeys to setting up community land trusts.

"CLTs are about ordinary people joining together to develop and manage homes for their community.

“THere are a range of other ways that communities can help meet local housing needs.

"We wanted to highlight communityled schemes in the district during Rural Housing Week, which aims to draw attention to rural housing issues and the innovative solutions being used to tackle them."

In addition to funding announced last year specifically for Community Land Trusts, Chichester District Council has also been awarded £1.3m in government funding to help areas set up other types of community-led housing schemes to meet local needs.

To find out more, email hnicol@ chichester.gov.uk Visit communitylandtrusts.org.uk for more information on CLTs.

Firefighters set to start careers

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WEST SUSSEX Fire & Rescue Service has announced that ten new recruits have successfully completed their initial retained firefighting course.

THey marked the accomplishment in style with an outstanding pass out parade in front of proud family, friends, officers and colleagues.

Following a rigorous two-week training programme, the recruits delivered an exceptional display of their newly learned skills during the parade at Worthing fire station.

Gavin Watts, chief fire officer, presented WSFRS’s newest firefighters with their certificates. He said: “Welcome to the fire and rescue service family. You are a credit to the training you have undertaken.

"We recognise the commitment you

are giving us and the support you will be receiving from your families. Our retained firefighters provide us, and the communities of West Sussex, with an invaluable service – so thank you.”

THe firefighters will now be posted to their home stations to respond to emergencies when needed and to continue their professional development.

Locally, the new recruits include Dominic Royffe, from Selsey, and Stewart Ellaby, from Chichester.

Retained firefighters are men and women who combine their day jobs or duties with being 'on call' for the fire service, ready to respond to emergencies when they are needed.

THey also play an important role in community engagement activities.

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Help to give a cat a home

BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk A CAT rescue centre is encouraging people to come forward and adopt a cat or a kitten.

THe Cat and Rabbit Rescue Centre in Sidlesham held an open day to try to rehome the 150 cats and kittens it currently has at the centre.

Claire Hyde, centre liaison officer, said: "We are desperate for homes. It's difficult this time of year with people going on holiday so they don't want to commit, which is the right thing to do.

"But we are in a little bit of a slump. It means that we can't take any more cats in."

Claire said that people brought cats to the centre for many different reasons.

"We are taking in stray cats that people find in their sheds.

"We have to go out and trap the cats and the kittens because we can't get near them otherwise because they have been isolated.

"One of the biggest problems is private renting where people are moving and they can't take their cats with them.

"THere are also owners who have died or gone into a home."

THe centre is open seven days a week but you must call and make an appointment before coming in.

A home visit must be carried out before cats can be adopted.

Call 01243 641409 or visit crrc.co.uk for more information.

THe catchment area stretches as far as Worthing in the east, Fareham in the west and Petersfield in the north.

THE FIRST Olympian to ever win a medal in badminton’s men's doubles for Britain officially opened Aldi’s store in Chichester.

THe store opened its doors yesterday, with local Team GB athlete Chris Langridge who alongside his partner Marcus Ellis, won a bronze medal in Rio only last year.

Chris said: “I really enjoyed opening the new store today – everyone in the crowd was excited to explore their new supermarket and many had been up since the early hours."

Aldi is also marking the new store opening by donating a cheque for £500 to THe Sussex Snowdrop Trust, which provides nursing care at home for local children who have a life-threatening illness or who may be terminally ill.

A total of 35 new jobs for the local community have been created at the Chichester store.

Aldi store manager Steve Newlyn added: “It was great fun opening our doors to the Chichester community – we couldn’t believe the size of queue, we all enjoyed welcoming everyone inside.

“We look forward to welcoming lots more customers over the coming days, ensuring they enjoy their new store and the quality products we provide at amazing prices.”

THe store, located at Barnfield Drive, is open 8am until 10pm, Monday to Saturday, and 10am until 4pm on Sunday.

Post ` Southern strikes THE RAIL union RMT has confirmed that guards and drivers on Southern Rail will strike again.

It is part of in the ongoing dispute over the removal of guards from services.

Members will strike for a further 24 hours from midnight on Monday, July 10.

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Reward for city's college CHICHESTER College has been awarded a silver rating in an important review of teaching and learning across the UK’s higher education sector.

THe Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), introduced by the government, monitors and assesses the quality of teaching at colleges and universities.

Chichester College is one of 116 higher education (HE) providers to be awarded a silver rating, which is given for delivering high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for students.

Shelagh Legrave OBE, Chichester College principal, said: “To receive a silver rating in the first TEF review is a great result for us.

“It is a direct reflection of the efforts and dedication of our staff, who regularly go above and beyond their duty to ensure our students receive an outstanding education.

“We cover a huge range of HE courses, from performing arts to animal management, business to engineering – and many more subjects. THis versatility, coupled with our silver rating, will give future students more reasons to consider choosing Chichester College.”

THe TEF awards were decided by an independent panel of experts, including academics, students and employer representatives.

To find out more about higher education at the college, visit chichester.ac.uk/higher-education

Friday, June 30, 2017

Firefighters learn at dementia centre

BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk A GROUP of community fire safety officers have been working with a dementia day centre to enable them to increase their understanding of the condition.

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service has been working with THe Chestnuts Day Centre on an innovative new project.

THe officers have spent specially organised days at the centre to shadow the care team, interact with customers and learn more about the centre’s operation and offering.

As cases of dementia increase it becomes more important for staff to be able to recognise the wide-ranging symptoms and to feel confident in communicating with those living with the condition.

THe officers work across the county to visit vulnerable residents in their homes to offer fire safety advice and guidance, fit smoke alarms and answer any questions.

Jackie Boyle, community fire safety manager, said: “Our officers are now encountering dementia on an almost daily basis so this project is all about getting to know each other.

"It’s allowing THe Chestnuts to gain more of an understanding of our prevention work, while our team members are able to learn from the wonderful staff at the centre which will help them each day in the situations they may face.”

Teri Humphrey, assistant manager at THe Chestnuts, added: “THe way dementia manifests differs from person to person - no two people have the same symptoms.

"THe chance for the fire service’s safety officers to experience dementia in a real-life setting will enable them to firstly recognise the condition, but to also gain a better understanding of how to communicate with somebody who is living with the disease.”

THe officers have learned how to approach people with dementia and how the emotional side of the condition can impact every element of a home safety visit.

Mark Holland, community fire safety officer, said: “We want to ensure that our safety advice resonates with everyone that we visit and this experience has given me a much better insight into how to adapt our communication style when speaking to someone with dementia, how to put them at ease, and how to ensure we leave them in a good frame of mind."

THe Chestnuts Day Centre, run by West Sussex County Council, offers respite care for those living with dementia.

Located in central Bognor Regis, the centre provides a safe and welcoming environment for people with the condition to socialise and interact with their peers.

Activities such as arts and crafts, social cooking and gardening are enjoyed under the supervision of a dedicated team of specially-trained support staff, giving carers a break.

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Residents enjoy cocktails and music for Care Home Open Day YOUNG and old came together during Care Home Open Day for a day of community fun at Marriott House and Lodge.

Marriott House and Lodge opened their doors to the community for an open day.

In the morning they enjoyed their regular visit from Portfield Primary school and played games in the garden.

Visitors, residents and staff joined in a morning of master classes, which included flower arranging, baking, poetry, wine tasting and games.

THen there was a cabaret and cocktails

afternoon with musical entertainment from Karen Etherington.

Care Home Open Day is celebrated by care homes across the country.

It aims to encourage stronger relationships between care homes and the local community.

Marie Forrester, acting general manager, said: “It was great that so many people came along to celebrate National Care Home Open Day with us.

"THe day was a massive success and enjoyed by many.

"It was nice to see the community get involved too."

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School children bid to make dog owners clear up mess

BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk PUPILS from Seal Primary Academy in Selsey have teamed up with Chichester District Council to encourage dog owners to make sure that they clean up after their pets.

As part of the council’s ‘Ideas into Action’ project, Year 5 pupils have worked with the council’s Youth Engagement team to create their own political parties to help tackle local issues that bother them.

One group of pupils have formed the ‘Puppy Party’. THeir aim is to take a stand against irresponsible dog owners who are failing to clean up after their pets and raise awareness of the health and environmental risks that dog fouling poses.

THe children have been working with Pallant House Gallery to create their own attention-grabbing dog sculpture, inspired by the Brighton and Hove Snowdogs by the Sea trail, which used large sculptures of dogs to raise awareness and money for a local charity.

THe dog is made from fibreglass and the pupils have been enjoying a series of workshops in which they painted it and even chose a name, Patchy Wood.

THe name was inspired by a painting of a dog the children saw in Pallant House Gallery by artist Christopher Wood.

THe gallery’s learning programme

manager, Kiki Claxton, said: “THis has been a fantastic project from start to finish.

"It has been a great collaboration between three organisations raising awareness around an important cause but also highlighting the importance of creativity.

"THe children were so innovative with their ideas and opened us up to a new way of engaging and looking at our

collection."

THe children will be taking their dog to events throughout the district this summer, providing people with free dog poo bags, as well as leaflets and information about the risks that dog fouling poses.

Cllr Roger Barrow, cabinet member for contract services at Chichester District Council, said: “THis is incredibly timely.

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Sussex Police are rewarded for their efforts at a special award ceremony SEVENTY police officers, staff, special constables, volunteers and members of the local community from across West Sussex have all been recognised.

A special awards ceremony was held on Monday, June 19, as staff were recognised for their outstanding contribution to policing over the past year.

Award recipients from Adur and Worthing, Arun, Chichester, Crawley, Horsham and MidSussex districts were at the ceremony at Arundel Castle to receive their awards and acknowledge the achievements of their colleagues and members of the public.

Divisional commendations were awarded by the High Sheriff of West Sussex, Lady Emma Barnard, and Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne.

THey were accompanied by Assistant Chief Constable Lawrence Taylor and West Sussex Divisional Commander Chief Superintendent

crack down on incidents of dog fouling in the district.

"Not only does it blight our environment, it is also a risk to our health.

"Well done to the children for highlighting this important issue.”

THe Puppy Party’s dog will be appearing at various events over the summer.

Details will be made available at chichester.gov.uk

Steve Whitton.

Recipients included people who had saved lives through CPR and an officer who runs a local cadets group in his spare time.

Following the ceremony, Chief Superintendent Whitton heaped praise on staff for their efforts.

He said: "We are very proud of the staff and officers on West Sussex Division and the dedication and professionalism they deliver in public service every day.

"THese awards are an opportunity to recognise and celebrate outstanding performance.

"THey acknowledge the commitment of our staff, officers and volunteers to achieving the best outcomes for the communities they serve, including bringing offenders to justice.

"We are also delighted to recognise members of the public whose quick thinking and selfless actions have made a positive difference to others.”

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Take care on county roads MOTORISTS are being urged to take extra care on Sussex roads following a number of fatal collisions.

A total of 27 people have been killed in crashes in the county so far this year, eight of which have been motorcycle riders or passengers.

Hundreds more motorists have been involved in serious collisions since the start of 2017.

Sgt Phil Badman, of the Surrey and Sussex Police Roads Policing Unit (RPU), said: “Certainly, there are a lot more motorbikes on the roads at this time of year. THe fair weather makes for good riding conditions, and for this reason you tend to see an increase in motorcycle activity – often for leisure purposes as well as commuting.

“Bikers can improve their own safety by adhering to road legislation, as every user should do.

“Often, the machine is far more capable of riding at high speeds than the rider is. No one should push beyond their own limits, especially if, for example, they are trying to keep up with more skilled riders ahead of them.

“You can also improve your visibility by wearing bright coloured clothing or hi-vis clothing, and by turning your lights on.

“It is, of course, the responsibility of all road users to follow the rules and to beware of others around them, and in summer this can include motorcyclists, pedal cyclists and horse riders in particular.”

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He said this would ensure a court presence could be retained in the city, but in a different location to its current position in Southgate.

He said the new centre would not deal with criminal cases, but would be equipped to provide video link evidence in such cases.

“A discrete location for such evidence to be given would, in our view, be far more appropriate than people giving evidence from a police station, which could be quite intimidating.”

THe proposal is the latest twist in a long-running battle by West Sussex Resolution to keep justice provision in Chichester.

THe government originally announced early last year that the Chichester Combined Court (Crown Court and County Court) would close by the end of March, 2017 - but that this would not happen until suitable alternative provision was established.

Despite this, the Ministry of Justice announced last September that no court provision would be retained in Chichester, save for a facility for witnesses in criminal trials to give evidence via video link at Chichester Police Station.

Following a pre-action letter threatening a Judicial Review, which was sent last December to the government by lawyers acting for West Sussex Resolution, the government backed down and agreed to consider

their proposal that the old Chichester Magistrates Court building should be used as an ongoing hearing centre for combined court cases.

Mr Cooke said he had attended a meeting in March with the group tasked by the Ministry of Justice to consider what alternative provision should be put in place.

Mr Cooke said: “THe group was very complimentary about our original proposal.

"However, we were unable to convince all members of the group that it should be adopted.”

He said, however, he was still waiting to hear from the government as to what they would do next.

He said the priority now was to achieve a solution which meant people would continue to access justice facilities locally in the future.

In view of this, Mr Cooke said a fresh proposal was sent last week to the Ministry of Justice for a Chichester Justice Centre to be established in the city.

“THis would be a court facility dealing with non-criminal work, including civil cases, housing cases, cases involving children and other family law matters.

“Access to local justice facilities is particularly vital for vulnerable people and those without access to a car.

“For example, people facing repossession, victims of domestic abuse or those going through relationship breakdown will find it extremely difficult to attend courts in other towns, be they Worthing or Brighton.

“THis has been recognised by organisations such as Stonepillow and the Citizens Advice Bureau, which have been very supportive of our campaign.”

Enjoy poetry in a spectacular venue as part of city's festival POETRY readings will take place as part of the Festival of Chichester at the city's cathedral.

THe event will be on Tuesday, July 11, as part of the celebration of poet and painter Frieda Hughes’ major cathedral exhibition called Alternative Values/400 Days.

Stephanie Northgate, Sam Meekings, Barry Smith and Costa Award winner John Haynes will read new poetry alongside classic Sussex poems read

by Gareth Williams.

Barry Smith, who is the co-ordinator of the Festival of Chichester, said: "It’s a great privilege to present a stimulating programme of poetry and music against the fantastic backcloth of the wonderful works of art in the cathedral.

"THe special feature for this event is that it will conclude with an audience promenade to the stunning exhibition of Frieda Hughes’ major artwork installation. " Tickets are £6 each or £4 for students.

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Taste of Italy is to return SHOPPERS in Midhurst will be able to enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean once again when the town welcomes an Italian market to its Market Square.

Italia in Piazza will be setting up stalls on Saturday, July 15, thanks to a partnership between Midhurst’s town team and Chichester District Council’s economic development team.

As well as fine and authentic Italian fare, there will be an additional stalls selling real leather goods and clothing.

A local car enthusiast will also be staging a display of Alfa Romeo cars.

Popular Midhurst cafe Fitzcanes will be bringing its retro ice cream trailer, Lolly, to refresh the crowds, while visitors will also be able to enjoy live accordion music throughout the day.

It will run from 9am until 3pm.

Post ` Screenwriter chat SCREENWRITER Robert Wade will be taking part in a special talk to raise money for St Wilfrid's Hospice.

Film journalist Ian Hadyn Smith will interview Mr Wade on Monday at 6.30pm at Chichester Cathedral.

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Brave pair jump from plane all in support of city hospice

BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk A PAIR of employees took a leap of faith as they jumped out of a plane at 15,000ft in support of St Wilfrid's Hospice.

Emma Self and Linda Glasspool decided to take on the challenge this year as Linda approaches her 60th birthday in August.

THe pair, who work together at Falcon Fabrics in Chichester, decided to support the charity and have raised £2,750 thanks to family, friends and customers in the store.

Emma, 46, said: "I have always wanted to do it and we heard on the radio that the hospice was looking for people to skydive for them so we signed up.

"On the day, we got there and within about half an hour we were up in the plane. THere's a lot of camaraderie up there so they don't give you much of a chance to get nervous.

"THere were eight of us in the plane and within a minute we were all out. You don't even really have a chance to think about it.

"It was brilliant. It was scary though."

THe pair decided to jump from 15,000ft instead of 10,000ft because it gave them a longer freefall.

"It's frightening because they say to you that you might not be able to breathe because the wind is coming past that quickly. I think I just held my breath. It

was very noisy.

"But once he pulled the parachute it's totally peaceful and blissful and just amazing."

And Emma said she was thrilled to raise so much money.

"When we first started we needed to raise £800," she said.

"But as time went on we had raised more and more. It's far exceeded whatever we thought we were going to

raise.

"I want to thank everyone - but the bosses in particular have been fantastic.

THey let us have free reign on how we wanted to raise the money."

THe skydive took place at Salisbury Plains.

Linda added: "It's something I have always wanted to do - it just took me more than 40 years to do it. I just thought it was the right time to do it. I'm fit and

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"I am absolutely gobsmacked by how much we raised. It's beyond what we thought. We have been flabbergasted by the support from customers, family, friends and the bosses.

"It's made it even more worthwhile."

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Thank you to home's carers CARERS have been celebrated at a home as part of Carers Week.

At Marriott House and Lodge Care Home in Chichester there are over 40 carers who have great rapport with the residents they look after.

To celebrate the week, care staff were treated to a box of goodies including fruits, sweets, crisps and a variety of drinks. THe home also received a basket of sweets as a thank-you to all the carers working there from Barchester Healthcare, the care provider that runs the home.

Marie Forrester, acting general manager at the home, said: “It is a pleasure to take part in Carers Week.

"Our care staff work so hard and they make a huge difference to the lives of the individuals they care for and the work they do is at the heart of our organisation."

Tea party for charity proves a big success STAFF at John Lewis in Chichester hosted a special tea party in support of Marie Curie.

THe Blooming Great Tea Party was held in the store cafe and enabled customers and staff to make a donation in support of the charity which supports those suffering from terminal illnesses.

Department manager Hannah ParkerHodds said: "Every John Lewis cafe held a Blooming Great Tea Party on the same day to support terminal illness charity, Marie Curie with a Blooming Great Tea Party.

"THe Blooming Great Tea Party is Marie Curie’s summer fundraiser and encourages everyone to get together and hold a tea party, bake sale or special tea break in aid of the charity.

"THe event was a huge success with the customers loving the flowers and decoration in the cafe.

"THere was a great atmosphere in branch and we held a Partner Bake Off to raise more money.

"THanks to Marie Curie for supporting with volunteers during the day.

"We hope they enjoyed it as much as we did."

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Celebrations as team raise cash A CARAVAN community has pulled together to raise more than £4,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support at a charity fun day.

From a 1980's fancy dress bed push to a raffle with 35 exciting prizes, caravan owners at Bunn Leisure Holiday Park in Selsey joined park guests and staff to raise as much as possible to help people with cancer.

Events at the fundraising day included guess the name of the bunny and a higher or lower card game, and they were all played out against a backdrop of catchy 80's tunes. THe event was hosted by singer Ricky Steadman.

Organisers Lynn Higgy, Sam GwynGriffiths and Abby Cotton said it was a fun day for a great cause.

“We all had a great time,” said Sam. “THe day was really well received and was a lot busier than usual because there was a lot going on over the bank holiday weekend.

“Singer Ricky Steadman did a fantastic job being the compere for the day.

“We have a brilliant team, and we all work together to raise money for this marvellous cause that is close to so

many people’s hearts."

Ryan Howarth, the fundraising manager for Macmillan in South West Hampshire, was there to help celebrate raising £4,303.”

THe holiday park’s fundraising drive for Macmillan has been running for four years and has raised more than £30,000 so far – with £6,000 raised since the start of this year.

THe fundraising team comprises around 20 caravan owners at the coastal resort in West Sussex, helped along by the hundreds of holidaymakers who get involved with the fundraising activities during their stay.

Other fundraising events planned this year include a staff v owners sports tournament with football, tugo-war and bean bag throwing, and another fun day over the August bank holiday weekend, with raffle tickets going on sale at the beginning of the summer.

John Bunn, managing director of Bunn Leisure, said: “We are over the moon that our caravan owners, helped by our guests, have raised such a fantastic amount for Macmillan.

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` Flowers thrive in spite of hailstones EXTREME weather was overcome by keen gardeners in Bognor Regis in their latest summer show.

A total of 63 entries were received in the 16 classes at the colourful event held at the Jubilee Hall in North Bersted.

THe award for the best roses was won for the second year in a row by Irene Wood, pictured above.

THe best in show accolade went to Sandi Green for her flowering black grass, pictured below. Pat Alderton won the prize for the top sweet peas. THe experienced Peter Collett was the judge.

Janet Hogben, of the society, said: "A hail storm and heavy rain on the morning of the show presented a challenge for exhibitors but, as always, the show bench was full of colour and a wide variety of produce."

Friday, June 30, 2017

Residents call for creation of extra parking spaces FED-UP residents want parking areas outside their Rose Green homes to be extended.

THe neighbours in Pryors Lane said the current sites were too small to cope with the number of cars being owned by people in the area.

One of them, Jan Ribbons, said the situation had seen the grass verges at the road's northern end at its junction with Nyetimber Lane being damaged by parked vehicles.

"THis is a very busy part of the road because we have got the traffic going past on its way to Grove House Surgery, Willowhale Community Centre and Willowhale Library, as well as the buses on the 600 route.

"I know the rest of our estate has parking issues but this area is probably the busiest of the lot because we are the main route through," she said.

"As I'm talking now, there are three cars parked outside half on the grass and half

on the road. Down towards Nyetimber Lane, it looks like a parking lot. THere are usually four or five cars parked on that area of grass."

THe residents have approached West Sussex County Council to see if the problem could be solved.

THe two laybys in northern Pryors Lane could be increased or a grid placed over the verge to stop parked vehicles damaging the grass.

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Mrs Ribbons has lived in Pryors Lane for 16 years. THe situation had worsened in that time because the parking areas she and her neighbours used had been taken away.

"When I moved in, we had parking bays and garages at the back of our homes where the Aldwick Parish Council offices are now," she said. THe space was taken up by the building.

"Our situation was very much like Valentines Gardens still is. But we do not have a road behind us like they do. We have just got a footpath."

Mrs Ribbons said tenants of Places for People, which owns much of the Willowhale estate, had the option of parking in the large car park behind the community centre and library.

But she added: "If we parked there overnight, and our cars were broken into, we would not be insured because it's a private car park and not on the public highway."

A spokesman for West Sussex County Council said: “We have advised the residents to consider applying for a community highway scheme.

“Changes such as this will need to have support from the wider community and the local member, before being submitted for consideration.”

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Harry's frank talking leads cancer fight YOUNG Bognor Regis cancer survivor Harry Lehane is fronting a campaign to highlight the hidden effect of the illness.

Harry Lehane is one of six young people from around the UK who have been picked

by CLIC Sargent to take part in a monthlong awareness drive for the charity.

It is highlighting how cancer affects the body image, self-care and mental health of young people.

Harry, 25, was photographed by celebrity photographer Richard Young and interviewed by BT Sport presenter Jake Humphrey and spoke openly about the wider impact his diagnosis had on his life. He said: "I thought my toughest time came when I was diagnosed with testicular cancer at the age of 20.

"I went through two bouts of surgery as well as intense chemotherapy.

"However, it was only a couple of weeks after I received the all-clear that I found myself falling into depression.

"THat was the beginning of a battle that was always on top of me, something I just couldn't shake off - no matter how much I tried to ignore it.

"I know that there are people you can go to but I was used to just being surrounded by support. It was a very difficult process to get used to."

Harry's experience is sadly typical. A

Hidden Costs report from CLIC Sargent shows 70 per cent of young people have experienced depression during their cancer treatment and 42 per cent have experienced panic attacks.

Harry was supported by CLIC Sargent through a social worker. He took part in the charity's music programme as a keen drummer and described it as one of the best experiences of his life.

Harry had a late diagnosis of testicular cancer just before he was about to go to university after he put off going to the doctor. After his diagnosis, the cancer spread to require further treatment.

"I had been struggling with the discomfort and enlargement and I knew something was up," he said, "but I think I just didn't want to face it.

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Harry was successfully treated but CLIC Sargent chief executive Kate Lee said the charity knew the impact of cancer was far wider than just physical.

"Young people told us in no uncertain terms that cancer has had a devastating impact not only on their physical health but also on their mental health. We would like to see greater recognition of the impact of cancer on the mental health of those aged 25 and under," she said.

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SUMMER fun is returning to Felpham next week.

Felpham Village Conservation Society's summer fête is being held for the third year.

Cakes and crafts, fun and games, music and more will be on offer from midday-5pm on July 8 in Old Rectory Gardens.

THe fête has plenty to offer the whole family. THere will be live bands from the entertainment tent and traditional games such as apple bobbing and football.

More than 50 businesses in the area will be taking part or sponsoring a stall or providing a raffle prize.

Felpham Parish Council has provided the money for a new marquee to be used.

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MORE than £150,000 is to be spent improving temporary housing in Bognor Regis.

Arun District Council has agreed to sign a hire a contractor for the refurbishment at Howard House.

THe property in Pevensey Road provides 29 units for homeless people. It provides more than half the total of 56 properties which Arun uses for that purpose.

Approval for the work has been given by Arun cabinet member for residential services Cllr Trevor Bence. THe scheme - costing a total of £157,609 - will create selfcontained 1-3-bed flats to replace the current bedsits with bathrooms.

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Hard work of centre's clients is celebrated TEAM members of the Aldingbourne Country Centre had their hard work recognised during an action-packed week.

In celebration of National Learning Disability Week, additional activities were provided alongside their usual projects.

Tuesday saw its clients attend a day of cricket in Arundel at which they also provided live music as part of the access music programme.

To make the most of the scorching weather there was also a trip to the Arundel Lido on Wednesday.

For the organisers at the centre, this week was

about lauding the dedication of its clients including their work in wood recycling, furniture reconstruction, earth works, music, digital media, horticulture, as well as its farm, cafĂŠ and shop.

Enterprise and development team leader, Debbie Wells, was keen to thank the clients for their work.

She said: "THe Aldingbourne Trust supports about 500 adults with learning disabilities and we wanted to celebrate what they do.

"Without these people the trust couldn't be here.

"And the difference the centre makes to their lives is really important.

"We also want to raise awareness this week."

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Access music support leader Stewart Nicol was pleased with how

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by Kevin Smith kevin.smith@sussexpost.co.uk 01243 908506 ext 11 WOMEN'S pension campaigners in Bognor Regis have responded angrily to the lack of action from the new government to their concerns.

Last week's Queen's Speech, which set out the new government's programme for the next year, failed to mention the issue of help for the thousands of women in the area affected by their delayed state pension age.

Some of the worst affected women were given just 14 months' written notice of the increase in their pension age.

Jill Robertson, who founded the Bognor and Chichester South Coast branch of the Women Against State Pension Inequality, said the government had failed to listen to the concerns of the 3.5 million affected by their pension age going from 60 to 66 at short notice.

THe situation has cost some of them tens of thousands of pounds.

Jill said: "My situation will be greatly helped by some form of compensation to tide me and my husband over in our retirement which we have no had to adjust by downsizing to compensate for the loss of pension money.

"I originally expected it at 63 years and four months, this year, and now I have to wait until 65 years and nine months.

"We cannot have the lifelong dreams we held and are having to make do.

"When everything is crumbling around you and hard-earned savings are dwindling, it is a sorry state for people in their golden years."

As reported, the WASPI campaign has called

for action to resolve the issue arising from the lack of notice to 1950s born women about the changes to their state pension age.

THe WASPI general election campaign called on all candidates to pledge to work in Parliament to help the women affected by the changes. It secured the support of 480 candidates, of whom 190 were elected.

WASPI director Jane Cowley said: "In the runup to the general election, we were delighted that so many candidates pledged to work in parliament to find a solution.

"THis included a number of Conservative MPs who have pledged to support our campaign.

Since then, however, there has been no recognition from the government of the severe financial hardship faced by women across the country because of the mismanagement of changes to the state pension age.

"We have received support from all of the political parties. However, this is not enough.

"We need to take forward discussions on WASPI as a matter of urgency and have written to the secretary of state with a request to meet with us to discuss how we can achieve fairness and justice for all women, regardless of their background and financial situation."

WASPI Bognor and Chichester South Coast branch member Helen Downes, 62, said: "I am continually angered by the government's insistence on ignoring our plight.

"I was disappointed that nothing was included in the Queen's Speech about addressing our pension scandal. THis leads me to the conclusion that it has been thrown into the long grass along with most of the Tory manifesto."

Her pension age has increased twice - from 60 to 64.5 to 66.

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Cadets' help CADETS around Bognor Regis have benefited from the support of the former town mayor.

Cllr Pat Dillon has presented cheques from the money raised through his year in office to his chosen mayor's charities.

Lt (SCC) Gary Edgington MBE RNR, Sea Cadets chairman Raymond Rowe, along with past mayor’s Sea Cadet OC Ryan Birch and current mayor’s Cadet Jack Golding, were present to represent and collect on behalf of the organisation, pictured above.

Flight Lieutenant Mal Penberthy was present to collect the cheque for the 2351 (Bognor Regis) Squadron Air Training Corps, pictured right.

THe representatives were delighted with the contributions and thanked Cllr Dillon for his efforts. He raised more than

£1,200 in total and split the amount between the cadet forces across the town.

Cllr Dillon made his support for the young people's organisations a key pledge after he was chosen as the town's mayor last May.

LEADERS of some of Bognor Regis' best loved community initiatives came together to share inspiration.

THe ideas clinic was part of a series of events designed to explore the options for the support programme at the creative digital hub set to open at the town's railway station.

THe hub will provide a collaborative work and event space where creative people and businesses can be inspired by each other and build on their successes while helping others.

Wired Sussex managing director Phil Jones said to the group: "We are very excited about what the hub can offer the creative community. If you are successful, you can inspire others to do great things in the town."

About 20 people took part in the ideas clinic at the University of Chichester's campus in Bognor Regis.

Among them was Bognorphenia founder Kez Bridger. She said: "It was very informative and I left feeling more focused and able to re-evaluate Bognorphenia in certain areas.

"I'd like to see the hub continue to provide these sessions, as many can really benefit from them and the advisors were great."

Other organisations which took part included Rox, Strohacker Design School, Screen Plug pop-up film festival and THe Big Blake Project.

THe advisors also included the Arts Council's Peter Davison and Gareth Sear, of the University of Chichester.

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OVERCOMING adversity was a lesson in life given to Felpham Community College students.

Disabled Amanda Worne led a motivational workshop for selected students in Years 8 and 9 about how to make the most of their abilities.

As reported, Yapton resident Amanda broke her back in a cycling accident on Bury Hill in 2015. Now in a wheelchair, she has overcome her disability with her can-do attitude.

College careers co-ordinator Amanda Woodman said: "Amanda spoke about how nothing should hold you back, anyone can overcome adversity and everyone should set targets for themselves."

Year 9 student Madison Wood-Field said: "Amanda was really inspiring. She has continued her life as if she does not have a disability.

"She still plays a wide variety of sport, including horse riding and cycling, using an adapted bike for her hands instead of her feet."

Brooklyn Santer-Smith, of Year 8, said: "Amanda has completed brilliant, and challenging, life experiences like a sky dive. She has made us realise that, whatever life throws at you, you don't need to cancel your goals. You can adapt them and achieve what you want."

Amanda's house was recently transformed by hit TV show DIY SOS: The Big Build.

f Some of the successful biology students BEST in biology - that's the achievement of Felpham Community College students.

Two of the pupils, Edward Reeder and Jenson Barker, received silver awards in this year's challenge set by the Royal Society of Biology. THis puts them in the top ten per cent of UK students.

A further seven students - Abi Pacey, Hannah Clark, Dan Whitehouse, Finlay Pearson, Zac Trouchkin, Oliver Page and Robbie Kerr - gained bronze awards to be placed in the top 15 per cent of entries.

Susan Buckland, a science teacher at the college, said: "Our students worked hard to prepare for the tests and they did really well.

"It was good experience for future exams and everyone who won an award or was commended was really pleased."

A total of 50 students completed the two 25-minute multiple choice questions on biology.

THe judges looked for entries that showed students had read about biology in their own time, watched TV natural

history programmes and took notice of biological items in the news.

A further six of the college's students were highly commended and another 16 commended.

Year 10 student Abi said: "THe questions ranged in difficulty and covered things we have and have not learned in lessons."

Ed, another Year 10 student, added: "We all want to have a career in the sciences so it was a good experience to be part of and we are pleased with the results we got."

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Shows & Events YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON

To promote your event email Fiona Callingham at: entertainment@sussexpost.co.uk or phone: 01243 908506 Cool couple Sandy and Danny

Sing-A-Long-A Grease July 7 Kings Theatre, Portsmouth boxoffice@kingsportsmouth.co.uk 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk HAVE you got chills that are multiplying?

Or are you losing control? THen Sing-ALong-A Grease must be in town!

THis sing along screening of the classic film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John is brought to you by the producers of the ever-popular Sing-aLong-a Sound of Music.

Ever wanted to know what it's like to be a T-bird or a Pink Lady but never quite felt cool enough to pull it off?

Well, now is your chance to don those pink jackets, grease up those quiffs and let your inhibitions go for an evening where you are the stars and remember

grease is the word.

THe evening begins with your host leading a vocal warm-up before they show you how to use your free interactive prop bag.

You'll even get a chance to learn how to hand jive!

THen just sit back and watch Danny, Sandy and the gang, while singing and dancing along to the lyrics as shown on the screen.

It couldn’t be easier or more fun!

Fancy dress is strongly encouraged and full audience participation essential.

So make sure you don your coolest 1950s garb whether you're a Pink Lady, a T-bird or a Sandra Dee! Tickets start at £12 and are selling fast so be sure to get yours soon to avoid missing out!

A Midsummer Night's Dream July 11-16 Highdown Gardens, Worthing theatres@adur-worthing.gov.uk 01903 206206 www.worthingtheatres.co.uk CAN YOU imagine watching Shakespeare under the stars?

THeatre company Rainbow THeatre are performing the timeless comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream in the beautiful surroundings of the Highdown Gardens in Worthing.

Considered one of the world’s greatest, freshest and most original comedies, A Midsummer Night's Dream follows the adventures of a whole host of beloved characters.

Meet the funniest troupe of amateur actors ever and the two hapless pairs of confused lovers who are lost in the Night Wood.

Witness the epic quarrel between the Fairy King and Queen and see how

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they become entangled with the fate of the hapless actor Bottom, who proves himself to be an ass (in both senses of the word!)

THis play casts its spell every time it is experienced, and is also a wonderful introduction to children seeing their first Shakespeare.

Rainbow THeatre are dedicated to making theatre accessible to all ages and providing a fun experience for everyone.

Be sure to arrive early and bring your rugs, camping chairs and picnics! THey will perform in light rain but if weather conditions are severe and the show is cancelled you will be given a ticket for another performance.

Rainbow THeatre will also be bringing their production of The Merchant of Venice to Highdown Gardens on July 1823. Discounted tickets for both shows are available when bought together.

Tickets cost £8 for children and £16 for adults.

Parham Garden Weekend July 8-9 Parham House & Gardens, Storrington enquiries@parhaminsussex.co.uk 01903 742 021 www.parhaminsussex.co.uk

"This weekend will be a fantastic experience for all lovers of horticulture and the outdoors."

"A unique opportunity to watch the beloved Shakespeare play in the open."

Rainbow Theatre performing Shakespeare

"Don't miss out on seeing everyone's favourite musical on the big screen."

PARHAM House and Gardens will be celebrating the 24th year of its popular Garden Weekend this July.

THis year’s annual event will host an array of expert guest speakers including Nick Bailey, Jinny Blom, Sarah Raven, Georgie Newberry, Marina Christopher and Jim Buttress.

Over the years Parham has attracted and nurtured a community of specialist nurseries from across the South East, maintaining a high quality event with a relaxed and informal atmosphere.

THe flagship event also includes garden tours, talks and demonstrations from its expert guest speakers that are always well

attended and greatly enjoyed by visitors.

A number of renowned head gardeners and garden journalists will also be enjoying all that Parham has to offer on this special weekend predominantly due to the experimental flower trials taking place.

THis year,the trials will include bearded Iris, Zinnias, Dahlias, and Gladioli.

An abundance of cut flowers are produced in the garden every week to decorate the house; this is a tradition at Parham, and visitors will be able to enjoy the stunning flower displays in every room. In addition, there will be a Flower Festival in St Peter’s Church, located just to the south of the house and within easy walking distance.

Freshly prepared and locally-sourced food reflecting produce from the gardens will be available, as well as some specially selected catering outlets.

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Rare and Traditional Breeds Show July 16 Weald and Downland Living Museum office@wealddown.co.uk 01243 811363 www.wealddown.co.uk FOUR legs, furry legs, trotters and hooves - come and see cattle, sheep, pigs and goats in this delightful agricultural show held at the Weald and Downland Living Museum for rare and traditional breeds!

With prizes at stake and classes for young handlers, it is one of the biggest shows of its kind in the South East and hugely popular with visitors and exhibitors alike.

THere are lots of classes to see and opportunities to meet the breeders situated around the show ring. And why not treat yourself by sponsoring a sheep, pig, goat or cattle class? Sponsorship forms can be downloaded from their website.

You will be able to try a range of delicious produce from vendors and quench your thirst in the events field.

Also enjoy craft and trade stands, plus demonstrations including their award-winning sheep show – a fun and educational live show of sheep breeds and shearing.

THe show will open at 10am and close promptly at 4.30pm. Regular admission prices apply.

"For something both unusual and entertaining visit the Weald and Downland for their Rare and Traditional Breeds Show."

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Fiddler on the Roof July 10-September 2 Chichester Festival Theatre box.office@cft.org.uk 01243 781312 www.cft.org.uk IN THIS beloved stage musical we are transported to a small village in Imperial Russia 1905.

Tevye, a poor dairyman, and his wife, Golde, are blessed with five witty and beautiful daughters. THe matchmaker Yente, who believes any husband is better than no husband, is busy making sensible marriage plans for them all.

But Tevye’s bold daughters have their own ideas about who to marry. And as change and new ideas roll in from the big cities, dissolving the old ways of life, the sisters

are not alone in their lust for something new.

THis celebrated and much loved musical is packed with show-stopping songs including If I Were A Rich Man, Tradition and Matchmaker.

In this production Omid Djalili makes his Chichester debut playing Tevye. A multi award-winning comedian and actor, his stage credits include Oliver! in the West End and, on film, The Infidel, Shaun the Sheep, Casanova and Disney’s forthcoming The Nutcracker.

Tracy-Ann Oberman stars as Golde; her stage credits include Boeing-Boeing and Stepping Out in the West End, while her extensive TV work includes New Tricks, EastEnders and Friday Night Dinner.

Tickets start at £5.

"A star-studded cast and excellent creative team will ensure this is an unforgettable production."

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July 7-9 Priory Park, Chichester info@prioryparkfestival.co.uk www.prioryparkfestival.co.uk

"Enjoy a long weekend filled with excellent live music, food and drinks."

AS PART of the Festival of Chichester, Priory Park will be transformed into a haven for music lovers over the second weekend of July.

Following the success of last year's debut, the Priory Park Festival will once again play host to a number of talented musicians and performers as well as a range of food, drinks and fairground attractions.

THis year's line-up includes Tony Christie, Georgie Fame, S Club, Deborah Bonham Band, THe Bog Rolling Stones, Ruby and the Revelators, Johnny Mars, Heath Seeker, Soul of Santana, La Havana Jazz, Abba Chique, Curfew Sideways, Josephine and the Artizans and Symbol Cured Riot.

With two stages for the musicians to perform on, you will have no shortage of entertainment. THere will also be plenty of delicious foods and drinks to sample from around the area.

THe festival lasts three days, opening on Friday, 5pm-11pm; Saturday 1pm-11pm and Sunday, 1pm-10.30pm.

You can choose to buy tickets for the whole weekend or for a specific day.

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Tickets start at £15.

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Release date: 28 June Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Ansel Elgort, Jon Bernthal, Jon Hamm Genre: Action, Crime, Music

AFTER Scott and Kate Johansen lose their daughter Alex’s college fund, they become desperate to earn it back so she can pursue her dream of attending university. With the help of their neighbour Frank, they decide to start an illegal casino in his house. As their business begins to boom, it isn’t long before their criminal money-making scheme attracts the unwanted attention of the police and card-counting cheats. But can this ordinary trio ditch their normal lives and cut it as ruthless casino owners?

TALENTED, young getaway driver Baby (Ansel Elgort) relies on the beat of his personal soundtrack to be the best in the game. When he meets Debora (Lily James), the girl of his dreams, Baby sees a chance to ditch his criminal life and make a clean getaway. But after being coerced into working for a crime boss alongside some of the most despicable criminals - Griff, Buddy, Darling, and Bats – Baby is forced to face the music when a doomed heist threatens his life, love, and freedom.

f The House f Despicable Me 3 Despicable Me 3Baby Release date: 30 June Director: Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin, Eric Guillon Starring: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Trey Parker WHEN a bald, oddly-shaped super villain with a peculiar accent and an army of yellow, gibberish-speaking creatures appeared on screen seven years ago, no one expected a phenomenon that would boast a spin-off and now two sequels.

`"That’s THat’s right, everyone’s favourite anti-hero, his adorable girls, and hilarious Minions are back for Despicable Me 3!

In the time since we first met him, Gru’s gone from despicable villain/reluctant foster parent to devoted father and loving husband.

Despite the occasional shenanigans that naturally arise when you’re working for the Anti-Villain League and raising three children, everything is peachy.

THat is until he encounters Balthazar Bratt, whose arsenal of ‘80s-inspired gadgets have allowed him to claim Gru’s former mantle as World’s Best Villain, escapes Gru’s capture and leaves our hero pants-less, and jobless.

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Wines under ten pounds punch above their weight Martin Lury Our very own bon vivant gets to grips with all the best buys

SAINSBURY'S is my port of call this week in my quest to unearth wines priced between £5-£10 for your consideration.

In search of crisp and aromatic whites I looked to the Antipodes and selected three Sauvignon Blancs, the grape variety being the flagship varietal of New Zealand, initially concentrating on a 2016 Glenridge Point Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc priced currently at £6.50 and noting its sweet and sharp characteristics with zesty citrus and passion fruit to the fore. THis wine is well balanced, crisp on the palate and fresh and fruity and one better served chilled.

For an extra 25 pence of outlay, the 2016 Most Wanted Sauvignon Blanc is not as sweet as some other Marlborough wines and tasted to me more like a French Sauvignon Blanc with greater minerality and decidedly crisp and dry in essence well worth a go.

THe third one, currently on offer for £9, was the 2016 Brancott Estate Terroir Series whose bottle label is eye-catching.

Some of you may recall that just 40 years ago the wine giants Montana established the Brancott Estate as their first vineyard

in Marlborough, as prior to this the South Island had been deemed too cold to grow grapes, and the rise in world acclaim has been remarkable.

You are guaranteed flavour in abundance with a Brancott and this Terroir Series does not remotely disappoint with a scent of citrus and jasmine on the nose and lemon and grapefruit to tickle your taste buds.

THis wine indeed seems to combine the classic styles of the two most renowned areas for making this wine variety, namely Marlborough and Sancerre, with the start

palate producing the classic Marlborough style of intense aromatic fruit flavours, but the end palate having the classic Sancerre smooth, lingering minerality at the finish - the best of both worlds, it might be argued.

A luxurious and refined white wine which should reach out to all regular imbibers of this celebrated grape variety and we have not even had to part with a tenner.

Changing to Hispanic mode, I next opted for two Riojas, commencing with

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the Marqués de Montino Gran Selección Rioja, a dry young wine with ripe cherries and a hint of spice and a clear earthiness currently priced at £5.50.

My second Rioja, amazingly at the same price of £5.50, was a Carta Roja 2010 Grand Reservada which proved to be pleasingly soft with smooth vanilla and a hint of plum with wood tones to boot - a very quaffable wine at this price.

For a mere £5, the 2016 McGuigan Estate Shiraz punches above its weight with blackberry flavour and hints of pepper and I have yet to taste a sub-standard wine from this so reliable producer.

Priced at £5.75 the Terres de Galets 2015 Côtes Du Rhône oozes red berries and spice and is eminently drinkable.

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INGREDIENTS • 2 tbsp vegetable oil • 4 tbsp gluten-free THai red curry paste • Large bunch spring onions, cut into 3cm pieces • 180g raw, peeled sustainable king prawns • 2 x 250g packs readycooked Tilda brown basmati rice • 100g frozen peas, defrosted • 3 tbsp coconut milk • 1 tbsp fish sauce • Handful fresh coriander, finely chopped • Lime wedges for squeezing

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For just £6 expended, the Chianti Riserva di Mondelli of the 2014 vintage has a smooth texture and red fruit and black cherry flavours and justifies its price tag.

My wine of the week, however, is a 2014 Barossa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon - Cab Sav to the Aussies and is deep ruby in colour, has a heady nose and is veritably silky smooth, elegant and flavoursome without being overpowering as some Aussie reds can be.

Blackcurrant, cassis and eucalyptus wafting from the glass, the velvety mouthfeel and big soft tannins would ideally accompany a steak meal culminating in a decidedly long finish - well worth an outlay of £10 for this well-crafted gem.

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Heat the vegetable oil in a large, high-sided frying pan or wok over a medium-high heat. Stir in the curry paste and fry for 1 minute.

Add the spring onions and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes to soften. Add the prawns and stir-fry until completely pink and cooked through.

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1. Preheat oven to 180 C / Gas 4.

2. Line a 20cm tin with foil.

Peel the bananas and cut lengthways. Place bananas in the tin and cover with the brown sugar.

Bake until the sugar melts and the banana is soft and roasted.

3. Reserve 1 banana and transfer the others along with the melted sugar to a large bowl. Mix in the yoghurt and the vanilla. Pour yoghurt in the ice cream maker and freeze it according to the manufacturer's instructions. Add the reserved banana just before you turn off the ice cream maker, this will ensure you have some chunks of banana in the frozen yoghurt. Enjoy it!

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` DELIGO Address: 75 Felpham Road, Bognor Regis PO22 7PB Phone: 01243 863 822

A true treat for your tastebuds at DELIGO, Felpham So much more than just a deli AS AN independent, family-run business its owners Tracey and Tim strive to bring their customers the freshest food with a menu to suit every taste and they pride themselves on offering great value meals with real bite to them.

Need a good meal to start your day?

THen look no further than their tempting breakfast list which includes a full English for both meat lovers and vegetarians, as well as lighter options such as eggs on toast or crusty rolls filled with bacon. Both the meat and eggs found at Deligo are locally sourced ensuring they have the fullest flavour possible.

Or even if you don’t have time for a breakfast before work why not try one of their famous coffees - made from locally roasted beans?

Don’t forget their meals and drinks can be taken away too so if you have an early start there’s no need to miss out on a Deligo coffee or pastry!

When it comes to lunches and hot meals

their customers are sure to come back for more. With a wide variety of jacket potato, sandwich, bagel and Italian bread fillings there is most definitely something for everyone.

And for those in need of something to last the whole day their hot meals such as lasagne and bangers and mash are always a hit.

Since opening three years ago these meals have only grown in popularity and now Tracey and Tim are looking to extend their menu and hours to give you the opportunity to try more of what they have to offer.

Specifically they aim to host a traditional pie and mash night every Monday in the coming weeks.

So whether its a light bite, a delicious drink or a mouth-watering hot meal you need Deligo has something for you.

Tim is excited for the future of Deligo. He said: “We look forward to welcoming even more new customers to Deligo!”

Here at Deligo we are a new small family run business in the heart of Felpham village.

We offer a range of continental products, exciting sandwich combinations, breakfasts, smoothies, shakes and much more, with a selection of freshly baked breads, rolls and cakes delivered on a daily basis.

You are sure to receive a friendly welcome Look forward to serving you soon.

Tracey and Tim 75 Felpham Road, Bognor Regis PO22 7PB 01243 863 822 Plenty of free parking at rear

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Community News & Views THIS is the latest in a regular series of columns by the Aldingbourne Trust which will cover the start of a new era for its work.

RAIN doesn’t stop progress at Aldingbourne Country Centre.

Heavy rain during May certainly hasn’t slowed work on the fabulous new Aldingbourne Trust Conference Centre.

THe build is one of the most unique yet to be built by Amiri Construction, using a combination of traditional and innovative construction methods and materials. We are particularly looking forward to using the internal spiral slide!

Currently, the foundations are well underway. THey are set on 250mm diameter reinforced concrete shaft piles, set to a depth of 13 metres to meet the chalk bed-bearing strata of West Sussex. THe steel cage reinforcement structures for the pile caps are nearing completion, and the first concrete pour took place on May 19.

Over the coming weeks, the foundations will be completed and the ground floor slab cast, allowing the concrete frame structure to rise up from ground level.

While visiting Aldingbourne Trust, the Blogging Team dropped in to the Open Farm and were delighted to see so many happy animals. THe peacocks in particular were putting on a spectacular show for us. THe farm is populated with predominantly rescue animals and run on a daily basis by three members of staff, many of the people the trust supports and several volunteers. It was fantastic to see how much space all the animals had and how relaxed and well cared for they all seemed.

Amiri are delighted with the mugs, pictured above, they have had made by the Aldingbourne Country Centre Digital Media Team to celebrate the beginning of the exciting adventure.

While the charity are taking every effort to ensure the country centre continues to offer all its activities to a high standard, we do ask our visitors to bear with us during the development. We would like to thank you all in advance for your patience and understanding while this exciting new development build is in progress.

We are proud to say that this building project is part of the Considerate Constructors Scheme, of which one of its main aims is to improve the image of the construction industry to the general public. On this particular site, the public have a grandstand view looking down into the busy building site, and it is a great insight into how a building goes together!

SOCIAL enterprises from around Bognor Regis met some of their counterparts from Europe to help them grow and develop.

Aldingbourne Trust, Frame of Mind and THe Base skate park were among the 35 organisations who took part in the Spark Social Enterprise Project.

Other enterprises travelled from Netherlands and Belgium, as well as from around the UK, to the event in West Sussex to find out how they could develop their businesses.

THe initiative was welcomed

by Cllr Louise Goldsmith, the leader of West Sussex County Council.

She said: "We know and value the importance of social enterprises in West Sussex.

THey make a real difference to many local communities.

"THe overall Spark project will help regional and international social enterprises to network, exchange ideas and embrace innovation and grow.

"Social enterprises have a lot to offer the economy and this project will help to

provide invaluable support to them."

Social enterprises are businesses that have an environmental or social mission and that reinvest all or the greater part of their profits to achieve this.

THe Spark project includes an accelerator programme to help established social enterprises to grow and a programme of support for start-up social enterprises.

An Innovation Network is also being developed to help create a community of support and knowledge for social enterprises and support organisations.

THe first day of the weeklong event backed by the European Regional Development Fund saw more than 60 organisations take part. Social enterprises were joined by the Big Issue Investment Enterprise Europe Network, Coast to Capital local enterprise partnership and West Sussexbased councils.

THey discussed an action plan to promote and support the enterprises and setting up a network for them.

7PM ON the seventh of the seventh is the time Bognor Regis resident Kate Pollard has chosen for people to share their love.

THe One Love Bognor event next Friday will take place outside the pier and stretch out with the participants holding hands west towards Aldwick and east towards Felpham.

Kate, who painted the picture above to symbolise her feelings, said: "In this imperfect world, with so much pain and fear, let's take this opportunity to stand together in love and hope and honour and forgiveness and remembrance.

"I believe Bognor needs a chance to come together.

"People could come and stand as a community, whatever their personal motivation.

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to defeat the evil in the world is through love.

"I have had an amazing response to this idea. People have been so supportive.

Part-time education worker Kate, who has loved living in the town for 18 years, has chosen the date because it is the anniversary of the London suicide bombings in 2005.

"If you want to use it to remember those who so tragically lost their lives over recent months then come.

"You might be feeling lonely, marginalised, isolated or fearful, then come and stand.

"THere is no agenda. THere is no plan. THere is only a moment waiting for you to connect with it.

"We have a community in Bognor to be proud of. It is diverse and unique and bursting with potential. Let's see what love can do."

BIG ISSUE founder John Bird has backed a social enterprise in Bognor Regis.

Mr Bird referenced Frame of Mind as a successful example of businesses which benefit their communities and team members as well as their clients.

He used an article in the latest edition of his famous magazine to praise the work of the not-for-profit organisation based at the Arun Business Park off Shripney Road.

Team members of Frame of Mind are pictured below reading the piece.

Mr Bird became aware of its work when he spoke at the Spark social enterprise innovation conference and met one of the founders of Frame of Mind, Ian Bates.

He wrote: "THe enthusiasm amongst devotees of business with a social purpose is intoxicating. But step outside its narrow circle and you have people looking at you when you mention social enterprise bemused, as if it was an untried novelty.

"Picture framing for disabled people? Down in Bognor a social enterprise that employs the disabled to make picture frames seemed to be a quintessential thing I am aiming at: get businesses going and supported where that thing you were going to buy you buy from a business with a social echo.

"When are we going to convert social security into social opportunity, a trampoline and springboard into an improving life?

"Making picture frames with a social echo - you get what you want while giving somebody in need support - is as I said quintessentially what my work is about.

"THere are big issues around poverty, But we need to make them fight small."

Mr Bates said he met Mr Bird when he bought a copy of Big Issue after his talk.

"He saw him at the other end of the room and went up to him to ask if he would autograph my magazine so I could auction it to raise money for us," said Mr Bates.

"He asked for our details but I didn't think he was going to mention us. It's really good and to be mentioned in something that is national is completely new to us. It's pretty exciting and we will have to see what comes of it."

THe two had met before about eight years at another event aimed at social enterprises some two years after Mr Bates and his wife, THeresa, had started Frame of Mind.

As reported, it provides vocational training and wellbeing places for adults with mental health issues like depression and anxiety, learning disabilities and dementia.

A potential link is also being explored with the Department for Work and Pensions to train those who are without jobs.

Some 20 trainees are on its workforce and frame about 100 photographs, paintings and certificates a month.

PREVIOUSLY unseen films of coastal life can be viewed online for the first time.

THe BFI's (British Film Institute) Britain on Film: Coast and Sea project has enabled the rare historical footage of the south east of England's past to be made available.

Highlights of the collection cover subjects which include lifeboat launches, leisure time and the building of landmarks. A total of 600 films which span 100 years are included.

Robin Baker, the BFI National Archive's head curator, said: "Comprising over a century of filmmaking, Britain on Film has highlighted some of the lesser known films from our collections, some of which not even curators had seen before."

Screen Archive South East director Dr Frank Gray said: "THese exciting coast and sea films from Screen Archive South East reveal the many ways in which amateur and professional filmmakers have chronicled life on the Sussex and Kent coast in the 20th century." Visit player.bfi.org.uk

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Old city public house made famous for its milk punch before First World War began

By Pat Saunders, volunteer at The Novium Museum ON THE south side of East Street, close to the Market Cross, lies number 92 which up until fairly recently was THe Royal Arms public house (also known as Ye Olde Punch House).

Although the façade dates to the Georgian era, the building is of a timber-framed construction said to date from the 16th century.

Much of the original building survives including highly decorated plaster ceilings displaying the Tudor Rose and fleur-de-lis.

It was once a private town house belonging to the Lumley family of Stansted.

John Lord Lumley is believed to have entertained Queen Elizabeth I there in 1591, having made elaborate preparations for the visit.

THe Royal Arms is most famous for its Milk Punch, which is where it got its alternative name ‘THe Old Punch House’.

THe Punch produced here is said to have been one of Queen Victoria’s favourite tipples.

Before she and Prince Albert found Osbourne House on the Isle of Wight, and

while looking about for a suitable alternative to the Brighton Pavilion, they often stayed in Chichester.

As a drink, it was made with milk to which lemon juice, sugar and rum was added then allowed to mature for up to two years.

Later in the 19th century, the property came into the ownership of G S Constable Ltd, brewers in Littlehampton and Arundel.

THey continued the tradition of producing Milk Punch until the outbreak of the First World War. Production at this time was discontinued, mainly due to sugar being in short supply due to rationing, as well as the length of time required to allow the drink to mature.

THe Novium collections contain a bottle containing Milk Punch manufactured by G.S. Constable in the 1920s.

THere have been various landlords and owners over subsequent years.

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in keeping with those already accepted in Bognor and Littlehampton.

In March, 2000, over 100 firefighters were required to fight a serious fire at THe Royal Arms.

It took a total of four hours to bring the fire under control.

Arson was first suspected but investigations concluded it was a carelessly discarded cigarette butt.

THe fire badly damaged the roof and second floor.

THe necessary repairs then took a couple of months longer to complete than anticipated

so the pub wasn’t ready to re-open until July.

Advice needed to be sought from English Heritage to ensure the ornate 16th century plasterwork ceiling (on the first floor) was preserved and restored although it had survived relatively unscathed.

By 2006, the public house was owned by Alpha Investments, which decided to close the Royal Arms as a pub.

THe district council granted planning permission to convert the pub into two retail shop outlets, currently Fat Face and River Island, subject to the ceilings being protected.

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Sussex Legal Services help local people receive specialist Drivers and Escorts – Chichester Stroke Club Chichester Stroke Club meets at the Newell Centre, Chichester on a Thursday morning to give support to stroke victims. The Club is a unique facility providing continued aftercare and encouragement to stroke survivors when they leave hospital through mental and physical stimulation and support, and respite for carers and partners, enabling them to meet like-minded people in a relaxed environment. Drivers for a minibus (training provided) and escorts are needed to help transport stroke victims to the weekly club. You will need a current clean driving licence and be willing to drive a minibus. Driving is on a rota basis so you do not have to commit to every week.

Group Co-ordinator – Contact the Elderly Contact the Elderly is a national charity whose aim is to

relieve the loneliness and isolation felt by elderly people living alone; they meet on the 3rd Sunday of the month from 3 to 5pm in a volunteer host’s home where they chat over tea and cakes. Coordinators ensure everything runs smoothly each month. They organise the monthly group outings by liaising with the hosts and the drivers so that everyone is clear about the time, date and place. It is the coordinator’s job to be organised and keep everyone informed, planning the monthly host schedule, assisting with DBS checks and liaising with new volunteers and guests. Coordinators are also often volunteer drivers too. You will need common sense, organisational ability, kindness and patience.

Citizen Advocate – Impact Initiatives Citizen Advocates are required to develop a long-term partnership with a person with a learning disability and speak up for them. This is a partnership between two people. The person with a learning disability is called the advocacy partner. An advocacy partner is someone at

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Box Collector (Bognor Area) – RNLI The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea; they provide, on call, a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service and a seasonal lifeguard service. Box Collector Volunteers will be responsible for 10 to 12 RNLI store boxes personally, regularly emptying the boxes when full of change and providing receipts to the box location owner/manager.

They may have up to 30 if they wish and will liaise with the Treasurer and possibly some Committee Members or other Box Volunteers.

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Chi's Baker braves heat to take the PostSport Midsummer 5 crown at Goodwood HUNDREDS of people braved the searing heat to complete the annual Midsummer 5 race around Goodwood.

Taking place over the traditional distance of five miles, the 30th running of the event was as competitive as ever with seasoned athletes lining up alongside those simply wanting a challenge.

Despite the hot weather, officials from Chichester Runners, which organised the event, reported very few minor health issues as those taking part completed a lap of the iconic Motor Racing Circuit before finishing at Lavant Memorial Hall.

Chichester Runners' James Baker made light work of the course, coming home in first place in the men's race for the 14th time.

Baker's time of 26 minutes 41 seconds was nearly a minute clear of Julian Manning of Denmead Runners, who just edged Chi athlete Conrad Meagher into third with times of 27:35 and 27:48 respectively.

In the women's race, it was a clean sweep for Chichester Runners as Fay Cripps came home in first place (33:32).

She was joined on the podium by team mates Lucy THraves (34:03) and Anne

Sydenham (34:10).

THere was further success for Chi in the Women's Masters race with Nikki Hill (37:54) coming home in first place in the V35 category for those aged 35 and over.

Kim Nelson (38:07) took the honours in V45 while Anita Sherman, who is not attached to a club, took the V55 crown in a very good 35:51.

Val Brockwell, of Portslade HH, won the over 65s race for women in a time of 42:13 while Rose Ellis, of Chichester Runners, was the first junior home in 36:11.

In the men's categories, Damon Howard of City of Portsmouth took the V40 crown in 29:42. THere was double success in the V50 and V60 for Chichester Runners as Jim Garland (30:14) and John Miles (36:23) recorded the best times in those categories.

In the V70, there were plenty of cheers for Roger Osgood of Havant AC who came home in 40:40 while the junior crown went to Chichester Runners' Leo Stallard, who finished in 28:25.

A spokesman for Chichester Runners said: "Many thanks to all the marshals and helpers without whom this event would not happen."

DARTS: Micky Rowland fired in close to a 30 point a dart average as he guided Friary Z to a comfortable win over Squash Club in week seven of the Bognor Friday Summer Darts League.

DIVISION ONE - Friary 'Z' 13 Squash Club 3; QE2 Cobras 9 Newtown Amity 11; BRSA Wanderers v Hunston Hares POSTPONED. MAN OF THE MATCH - Micky Rowland (Friary 'Z') 15 & 19 darts [29.47 av]; Alex Norgett (Newtown Amity) 17 & 27 darts [22.77 av]. OTHER GOOD GAMES Richard Ragless (Squash Club) 15 & 16 darts [28.29 av] - 1st leg 32 left in 21 darts; Lee Franklin (Friary 'Z') 20 & 21 darts [24.44 av]; Colin Mace (POW 'Z') 20 & 30 darts [20.28 av]; Dave Owens (POW 'Z') 21 & 30 darts [19.65 av]; Chris Williams (QE2 Cobras) 23 & 27 darts [19.47 av] 180s - Rob Collins (Friary 'Z') x2; Alex Norgett (Newtown Amity) x1 HIGH OUT SHOTS Dave Owens (POW 'Z') 155; Lee Franklin (Friary 'Z') 141; Micky Rowland (Friary 'Z') 136; Richard Ragless (Squash Club) 80

f James Baker takes the Midsummer 5 crown

f Runners braved the searing heat as they made their way around the Goodwood motor circuit

Falcons out slug Solent in tight win

f Jason Mercer (l) and Lucy Morris of the Falcons.

CHICHESTER Falcons Softball Club edged further up the league with a hard-earned win over Solent Sluggers.

A minor squad reshuffle saw junior Jenny Horton step in for her debut as catcher to play out a tough fixture in the sunshine at Southsea.

Sluggers took the lead early on by living up to their name – an early innings hit saw the ball leave the park altogether.

But the Falcons nibbled away with home runs from David Morris and Peter Martin, as Stefan Panayotopoulos was his usual acrobatic self in centre field, snatching some remarkable deep catches much to the disbelief of the onlooking Portsmouth team.

As neither team managed to surge ahead too far, the game saw a few nervy moments in the field with the Sluggers dropping a few routine catches and the Falcons throwing the ball loose on occasion, but both teams continued to hit well.

MVP Lucy Morris repeatedly slogged into shallow centre and Ally Warr found her form

on her third at-bat to reach base and knock in Bronte Harvey, keeping Chichester just behind the tiring Sluggers.

Going into the late stages, the score had never been more than 3 runs apart, but the Falcons blew it open in the ninth.

Jason Mercer whacked a 2 RBI double to tie the game, Peter Martin homered the go-ahead run and James Wheeler, hitting 5 for 5 on the night, reached second base hustling out on a close play.

Up stepped Hettie McNeil with a pivotal punch to centre field, bringing in Wheeler to put the Falcons three runs ahead with the Sluggers still to bat.

After getting the final two outs quickly, the Sluggers rallied. Sensing trouble, the Falcons outfield made a small positional adjustment for the next pitch and it worked, with Harvey getting the out to ensure the Falcons won the game 15-13.

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DIVISION TWO - QE2 Galleon 11 Aldwick Legion 5; Chi Snooker Club 4 Friary 'D' 12; Aldingbourne Mavericks 6 BRSA Ravens 11.

MAN OF THE MATCH Mark R Todd (BRSA Ravens) 18 & 21 darts [25.69 av]; Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club) 19 & 24 darts [23.30 av]; Ian Dendy (QE2 Galleon) 23 & 23 darts [21.78 av] OTHER GOOD GAMES - Adam Judd (Aldingbourne Mavericks) 21 & 31 darts [18.89 av]; Simon Kimber (Friary 'D') 21 & 34 darts [18.22 av]; Adam Hall (Aldingbourne Mavericks) 21 & 36 darts [17.58 av]; Dave Bourne (Aldwick Legion) 24 & 29 darts [19.07 av] MOM - 1st leg 149 left in 18 darts; Staurt Gray (QE2 Galleon) 26 & 29 darts [18.22 av]; Andy Chant (Aldwick Legion) 26 & 27 darts [18.98 av] 180s - Andy Chant (Aldwick Legion) x1; Mark R Todd (BRSA Ravens) x1 HIGH OUT SHOTS - Adam Hall (Aldingbourne Mavericks) 148; Mark R Todd (BRSA Ravens) 66.

DIVISION THREE - Wheatsheaf 5 Newtown 'C' 11; BRSA Jokers 8 Royal Oak 6; Richmond 'B' 6 Richmond Rebels 12; Lamb Steyne 14 ASC 3.

MAN OF THE MATCH - Steve Middleton (Newtown 'C') 23 & 25 darts [20.88 av]; Garry Rose (BRSA Jokers) 23 & 34 darts [17.58 av]; Neil Conn (Lamb Steyne) 30 & 42 darts [13.92 av]; Tom O'Sullivan (Richmond 'B') 32 & 36 darts [14.53 av] 2nd leg 2 left in 36 darts 180s - Jeanne Kay (Lamb Steyne) x1 HIGH OUT SHOTS Justin Moore (Richmond Rebels) 103.

TEN-PIN BOWLING: THe Industrial Pirates League in Chichester had their second week of the new season on Sunday.

THe league is now down to six teams but the remaining teams are enjoying themselves and already the league is seeing some good scores.

On lanes 11/12, Royal Mail Tigers were playing leaders Make It A Double, and the former came away with a 4-0 win. Games of 203 and 205 from Graham Burnett helped set this score up. When he faltered in the last game, his partner Dale Longyear weighed in with a 205 of his own.

Lanes 13/14 saw last season champions Odd Bowls take on Banana Splits, Odd Bowls won this game 4-0 with Martin Clark hitting a good first game of 215 which turned out to be highest of the night in the league.

Lanes 15/16 had Scared Splitless against Mean Machine and this match ended in a 2-2 draw. After losing the first two games, Mean Machine turned things around winning the final match by 72 pins So after two weeks Odd Bowls find themselves back at the top of the table with 7 points followed by Royal Mail Tigers with 5 points and everybody else in the league is on 3 points.

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Middleton suffer home defeat despite Robson's super century

f Bognor, blue, were defeated by Norfolk

MIDDLETON CC's mid-season slump continues as Sean Heather's side suffered a fourth defeat in five at home to Roffey.

THe visitors made it home with two wickets to spare to claim victory in Sussex Premier clash as the light dimmed at the Sports Ground. THe margin of defeat would have been a lot greater but for a superb score of 150 from Angus Robson.

THe opener held things together as Middleton slumped to 38 for 5 after being put in to bat.

But Robson found great support from Jamie THompson (21) and Tommy Davies (24*), putting on 97 with the latter for the ninth wicket as Middleton reached 231 for 9.

In response, Heather's side looked in control after reducing the visitors to 70 for 4. But Roffey rallied and - despite Robson taking 3 for 26 - limped home with two wickets to spare.

Middleton will have a good chance to get back to winning ways tomorrow when they travel to Brighton & Hove (12pm), a side who are on a similar run of poor form and sit one place behind Heather's side in eighth in the ten-team league.

Bognor suffer double defeat Priory Park edge out Pagham Ne

BOGNOR A will be hoping to pick up form fast after chalking up another home defeat in the West Sussex Bowls League.

THe Waterloo Square side have won just one of their six games so far this term, leaving them towards the bottom of division one.

THe latest defeat came against Littlehampton-based Norfolk, who registered a 76-67 victory on Saturday.

It was a bad weekend for Bognor, as the B team also lost, this time on the road at Arundel.

THe 91-72 defeat leaves them third bottom in division two.

Bognor A now have a week off before travelling to Norfolk on July 3 and then hosting Crablands the following day.

Elsewhere in division two and Pagham's good form continues after a narrow 82-79 victory on the road at Tarring Priory A. THat win takes the Swansea Gardens side to within one point of top spot with a game in hand.

In division three, Chichester Priory Park B lost ground on the top sides after a home draw against Norfolk B.

Both teams scored 73 each, and took home five points to add to their league tally.

With Chi currently sitting in fourth and nine points behind the leaders, they will need a good second half of the season if they want to push on to take the title this time round.

THeir next match is at Norfolk B on July 7, from 2.30pm.

Meanwhile, Selsey's Little Spain welcomed Norfolk to their sun-drenched rinks for an entertaining friendly match.

Despite the home side winning on three rinks, it was the visitors who went away with the victory, when Little Spain lost by four shots, 73-77.

It was a busy week for the Spaniards as on Saturday a side travelled to Priory Park Chichester.

THe home club enhanced their reputation as a top club in the county with a whopping 70 point victory in this friendly fixture.

Despite their heavy defeat, Little Spain members praised the hosts for their hospitality and wished them well in their quest to be crowned county champions this time round.

f Action from the match at Waterloo Square

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CHICHESTER Priory Park took a big step towards promotion after completing a remarkable win over local rivals Pagham.

Both sides have been in good form this term, sitting near the top of Sussex Division THree.

But in a day where the ball held sway over the bat, Chi made the most of the conditions at Priory Park to complete a 52-run win over their visitors.

THe victory means Priory leapfrog Pagham into the promotion places and sets up the second half of the season perfectly.

f Middleton skipper Sean Heather at bat

It did look as though it would be an unhappy homecoming for Chi, who were playing their first match at the park since relocating to Goodwood.

After being put in to bat, Matthew Geffen's side struggled as Pagham's bowlers took a series of early wickets.

After being reduced to 42 for 5, Matthew Bennison (50) steadied the ship scoring a half century.

With Mike Smith (32) providing a muchneeded cameo, Chi limped to 146 all out, with

f Pagham's Aiden Zammit is clean bowled

Joe De La Fuente (3 for 19) and Peter Cotterill (3 for 61) the pick of Pagham's bowlers.

But, led by skipper Geffen (5 for 28) and overseas star Abhishek Patel (3 for 10), Chi came out of the blocks fast, reducing the visitors to 34 for 5.

Ryan Barratt (31) offered some resistance for Pagham but when he was dismissed, caught and bowled by Jay Hartard, the writing was on the wall - with the Nyetimber Lane side only reaching 94 all out.

Next up for Chi is a trip to league leaders Crawley Super Eagles tomorrow, who suffered a shock defeat on the road to Haywards Heath last time out.

Pagham meanwhile will welcome Roffey Seconds to Nyetimber Lane looking to get their season back on track.

It was a better weekend for Pagham Seconds, who comfortably defeated Billingshurst Seconds by seven wickets in division five west.

David Leader took 6 for 59 before Justin Scott (66*) and Danny Berkley (44) guided them home to victory.

Tomorrow Pagham seconds will travel to Broadwater (12.30pm) before making the trip up to THree Bridges on Sunday (1pm) in the next round of the Gray-Nicolls T20 Cup. In the same division, tomorrow Middleton Seconds host Worthing Seconds while Priory Park Seconds host Goring Seconds. Both matches start at 12.30pm.

Ashmore's knock not enough for Bognor BOGNOR'S disappointing season with the bat continues as the Regis Oval side suffered consecutive defeats in the space of two days.

At the halfway point of the season, Max Ashmore's side are staring relegation from Sussex Division Two in the face.

THere was a chance to pull themselves away from the dropzone this weekend.

But defeats on Saturday to Lindfield and then on Sunday to the visiting Guernsey Sarnians means that Bognor are now 25 points adrift from safety at the halfway mark of the season.

Next up is a trip to Worthing tomorrow (12.30pm), a side directly above Regis in the table and without a win in two.

THe bad weekend did not start all that badly.

After being put in to bat by Lindfield, Ashmore and Charlie Laforet put on 44 for the first

wicket.

But when the skipper was bowled for 21, that triggered a collapse where Bognor lost five wickets for 20 runs, eventually being dismissed for 102. THat score was never going to be enough. Despite Joe Ashmore taking four quick wickets, the visitors reached the score with six wickets in hand.

On Sunday, there was a much-improved display against the islanders. After losing the toss, Jerome Jones (3 for 29) and Josh Sargeant (2 for 32) bowled well as Guernsey scored 217 for 7 in their 45 overs.

But Bognor's frailties with the bat continued and despite the skipper scoring 66, once he was dismissed at 121-3, the home side did not look like reaching the score, coming up 33 runs short.

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f Rocks' general manager hopes Sami El-Abd can maintain the team spirit that has brought Bognor success

Rocks' chief: Team spirit key in making El-Abd player-manager up to Sami."

El-Abd has a few days to dwell on the news about taking the helm. Initial thoughts will be on strengthening the squad, with only 11 players signed up for next season.

With just over a month until the season starts, El-Abd will want to bring in four or five players of his own to complement the squad he knows so well.

THen next week it is straight into pre-season training, with the players being put through their paces by fitness coach Neil Cockroft.

Previous managers had managed to escape the former Navy man's gruelling regime of runs along the South Downs.

But, as player-manager, El-Abd will have to lead from the front, keeping focused on getting in to shape so he can marshal the back line as successfully as he did last season.

THen it is on to a packed pre-season schedule which starts a week on Saturday away to south coast rivals Worthing (3pm).

Some Rocks' fans may be fearful that El-Abd may struggle to juggle his duties as a manager with a key player in the squad.

But history shows there are plenty of playermanagers who have made a good stab at things in the past, such as Kenny Dalglish (Liverpool), Graeme Souness (Rangers), and Glenn Hoddle (Swindon Town and Chelsea).

Do half as well as those names and the Rocks' fans will enjoy another good season.

IT'S TAKEN close to two months to go through the process but finally the Rocks have a new man at the helm.

It was on Wednesday lunch time that Sami El-Abd's appointment as the new manager of Bognor Regis Town Football Club was made.

As with previous appointments, this new number one has a strong tie to the club - with the towering centre half not only an integral part of the side that gained promotion from the Isthmian Premier last year, but also a strong presence off it.

It is these leadership qualities that stood out for Rocks general manager Jack Pearce and assistant manager Darin Kilpartrick as they spent seven weeks speaking to eight candidates looking for Jamie Howell's successor.

In the latest of our behindthe-scenes Q&As on life at Nyewood in the off-season, the Post spoke to Pearce about what made El-Abd the obvious choice.

Sami's route to Rocks' hot seat

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ROCKS' fans are not used to new faces in the dugout at Nyewood Lane.

When Sami El-Abd accepted the post as manager at Bognor he became only the sixth person in 40 years to take on the mantle.

At 29, El-Abd, pictured right with assistant Darin Kilpartrick, is one of the youngest to have taken on the challenge. But anyone who has seen the centre half in action since he joined in May 2015 will know that Sami will give everything to the cause.

El-Abd's journey started in Brighton, where he was born into a sporting mad family of an Egyptian father and British mother.

Growing up with two older brothers, he was always likely to be competitive, particularly when both end up as professional sportsmen.

Joe is a rugby player in France while Adam is an Egyptian international footballer who played for Brighton & Hove Albion and is now at Shrewsbury. Sami followed his brother Adam's footsteps and joined Brighton and Hove Albion's academy.

Sami stayed with the Seagulls until he was 16 before being released. After playing for Crawley Town and a spell with Hayes & Yeading, he settled at Whitehawk. In 2015 he joined Bognor, where he has become a fan favourite.

ROCKS' stalwart Jack Pearce says continuing the team spirit of last year was the major factor in appointing Sami El-Abd as the club's new manager.

Bognor have been without a gaffer since Jamie Howell left for Eastbourne Borough just days after the club had sealed a return to the National League South.

After speaking to a range of candidates, Pearce announced that El-Abd would take on the job as player-manager on Wednesday.

He will be assisted by Gary Charman and Darin Kilpartrick, both of whom have experience of being number one.

Pearce, who has spent more than 35 years at the club and is now general manager, said: "Because we have signed so many of last year's squad, because one of our strengths was our team spirit, we have decided to appoint within.

"It's been done with the best intentions and we all hope that he will do a good job."

El-Abd's first job will be to try and sort out the Dan Lincoln situation.

THe goalkeeper was voted into the Isthmian Premier team of the year after a string of excellent performances last term.

But the former Reading trainee is in great demand and the Rocks are yet to hear if Lincoln is willing to commit to another year at Nyewood Lane.

Pearce said: "We will speak to Dan in the next couple of days but decisions like that are now

It's never an easy decision to appoint a new manager.

Football management is a tricky thing to get right and it's not normally a long term solution.

THere are many managers where it doesn't work at one club and then it will work at another. It's a very perilous industry.

What was the number one factor in appointing him?

Because we have signed so many of last year's squad, because one of our strengths was our team spirit we have decided to appoint within.

Sami said he wanted to have a go at managing and after speaking to him we thought it was a good match.

It's been done with the best intentions and we all hope that he will do a good job.

But it's not easy for anyone who is stepping in to a new job, especially after a club has been promoted.

For the last two and a bit seasons, all supporters and players have been able to expect positive things.

THere's a good chance that this year we are not going to be as successful as we've been in previous years.

We may be mid-table and we may not be winning every single week.

But it's not something that the club is used to and we don't know how players, staff, fans and the media will react to all of that.

It's a difficult enough job without those pressures but I'm sure everyone will rally round.

What will Sami bring to the job?

We know that he will give his all. He has showed good leadership on the pitch, and he has got a very powerful voice in the dressing room which means people listen to him.

Being a manager is a different experience to being a player but we feel he has the skills to take the club forward at this time.

How long do you think he will stay for?

You never know with football management. THere will not be a contract for the manager - we've never had one in all the time that I've been here.

What are the targets for the new year?

Sami will set the targets while I will simply watch how the team will perform.

THe only thing we have told him is that we are looking for a fit, well-disciplined team that plays a good passing style of football.

If you get a good fit team that can pass the ball then we will win more than will lose.

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