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BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk A CHICHESTER woman who suffers from congenital muscular dystrophy is calling for increasing support for patients.

Lizzie Baily, 34, pictured on page seven, is one of those campaigning for improvements for hospital admissions

for people with conditions such as hers.

It comes as a leading clinician reported that emergency hospital admissions for people with muscle-wasting conditions in London and the South East have been dramatically reduced over the last five years and the readmission rate halved, following a series of improvements introduced by the NHS and Muscular Dystrophy UK. However, the charity has said that

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THere are 5,000 people living with neuromuscular conditions in Kent, Sussex and Surrey.

Lizzie said: "THe right support is so important and a care advisor could go a long way to helping coordinate it.

"I feel that nobody locally has knowledge of my condition, especially social workers and the community nursing team.

"If I was admitted to hospital, I would want to be in contact with the staff from the Royal Brompton Hospital as soon as possible, as they provide my excellent respiratory care, but I'd need someone to make sure that does happen."

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BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk THE nights may be drawing in but preparations are underway for Christmas festivities in Chichester.

THe lights will be switched on on THursday, November 23, with a festive and fun-filled evening with activities and music.

It will be followed by a spectacular fireworks display over the cathedral and shops will stay open late.

THe event marks the start of the Christmas Festivities programme, including late-night shopping on THursdays and street entertainment every Saturday and Sunday in the run-up to Christmas.

THere will be festive activities, roasted chestnuts, mince pies and mulled wine.

Entertainment will be provided by the Ruth Stein Dance School and THeatre Arts UK. Meanwhile, children from Oakwood School Choir will be singing, followed by Pzazz Choir and soloist Sophie Hurst.

Christmas carols will be sung following the fireworks display.

Late night shopping starts that evening and continues on November 30, December 7, 14 and 21.

THe annual Christmas market will return to the city on Saturday, December 2, and will run until Sunday, December 10, offering a wide range of gifts.

A live nativity scene will also take place outside Marks and Spencer in East Street.

Chairman of the Chichester BID, Colin Hicks, said: “We are all very much looking forward to the line-up of events taking place in Chichester in the run-up to Christmas.

“We would like to say a big thank you to our new sponsors, Bray Associates, and for the continued and valued support from Woodland Crafts.

"THere are lots of exciting things in the pipeline for next year.

"THe fabulous festivities over the next couple of months are just a taster of what exciting things are to come for Christmas 2018.”

THis year’s festive events are paid for by city centre businesses through their BID levy, with the aim of giving something back to the community and encouraging more people to stay longer.

To find out more about the events taking place over Christmas visit chichesterbid.co.uk

Police urge people to remain vigilant after several crimes POLICE are appealing for information following a spate of criminal damage in the Petworth and Midhurst areas.

A total of seven incidents were reported between Sunday, October 8, and Wednesday, October 25, during which windows to cars, businesses and houses were targeted.

A ball bearing has been discovered on at least two occasions.

Inspector Danny West, of the Arun and Chichester Prevention Team, said: “THe reports we have received indicate that ball bearings are either being thrown or propelled in some way towards windows.

"THankfully, it would appear that those responsible are intending to

cause damage rather than putting anybody in danger of injury, although there is clearly a risk associated with their actions.

“We believe these incidents are linked and are being carried out deliberately, and on a couple of occasions a car has been seen or heard speeding off.

“If you’ve seen anything suspicious in the area, or have any information which could assist our investigation, please report it online or call 101 quoting serial 669 of 25/10.

“In the meantime, we are carrying out increased patrols in the area and would urge residents to remain vigilant.”

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BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A GROUP of popular singers took to the stage at a Chichester garden centre to raise cash for St Wilfrid's Hospice.

THe Portsmouth Shanty Men performed at the Brick Kiln Garden Centre cafe in a Halloween folk event on Tuesday.

Event organiser Lorrayne Mendes said: "St Wilfrid's is such a good cause, everyone in the local area knows about them. It's nice to go for a local charity which affects people and their families.

"We are really pleased with the turnout today, it's been a great success."

Band member Pete Watkinson said: "We have been going since 1978. We love doing these events, We enjoy the singing

and people who come along love it. It's great music for people to sing along and join in with.

"We act as a catalyst to help raise funds for charity. It's a very good turnout. We can see people are enjoying it."

Steve Martin and David Roberts, from Chichester Yacht Club, visited the cafe especially for the music.

Steve said: "We've heard of the Portsmouth Shanty Men before. We are doing a sea shanty event next year so we thought we would come and watch them and we raise funds for St Wilfrid's too."

Visitors from Selsey, Paul and Diane Baylis, and their friend, Jacqui Pitwell, have attended all the folk events at Brick Kiln.

Diane said: "We've really enjoyed the past events so we thought we would come down. It's been really lovely again and it's for a worthy cause."

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Cops praised MEMBERS of the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner’s ground-breaking Youth and Elders’ Commissions have been honoured at a celebratory event to thank them for their outstanding contributions.

Katy Bourne welcomed representatives from both voluntary bodies to show her appreciation for their work over the past few years.

She said: “When they were established, my ambition for the Youth and Elders’ Commissions was to capture the thoughts and concerns about policing and crime from older and younger Sussex residents in order to inform my Police and Crime Plan. However, their award-winning work and the impact they have had on policing, both nationally and locally, has surpassed anything we expected when they were originally set up.

“THis was achieved through their engagement with literally thousands of people across our county and their resulting input has influenced the way that Sussex Police engages with both age groups. THey have also directly influenced policing nationally."

During 2015/16, the 30 members of the Elders’ Commission held their Big Conversation and conducted more than 1,500 interviews with family, friends and peers to hear older residents’ ideas and concerns about policing, crime and community safety.

Mrs Bourne added: “I am extremely proud of the work that both commissions have achieved.

I now need to allow some time for the findings, recommendations and initiatives to be implemented so that this important work may be fully realised.”

Post ` Selsey by-election A BY-ELECTION will take place next month to fill the vacancy for the South ward of Selsey Town Council.

It will take place on Tuesday, December 12.

THe successful candidate will serve on the town council until May, 2019.

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Share views on schools PEOPLE are being asked for their views on the proposed expansion of three schools in West Sussex.

THe plans are being put forward due to some increases in the number of children in parts of the county.

THe three schools proposed for expansion are St Mary’s Catholic Primary in Bognor Regis, Felpham Community College and Easebourne CE Primary, near Midhurst.

Drop-in sessions are being held for people who would like to discuss the proposals in person.

THey take place on Tuesday, from 2.50pm to 6pm, at Felpham Community College; on Wednesday, from 3.30pm to 6.30pm, at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School and on Monday, November 13, from 2.30pm to 6.30pm, at Easebourne CE Primary School.

Richard Burrett, cabinet member for education and skills, said: “It’s crucial that members of the public raise any concerns, and give advice or views on how this might be implemented.

"THis way, should the proposed plans go ahead, we can ensure that we carry out the changes in the best possible way and with residents’ opinions in the forefront of our minds.”

THe consultation will run until Tuesday, November 28. To take part or to find out more, see westsussex. gov.uk/schoolexpansions19.

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Future of the city centre discussion

BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk A MAJOR project which aims to regenerate the southern area of Chichester will be debated by leading councillors.

Councillors will be asked to decide on whether to recommend the adoption of the Southern Gateway Masterplan.

THe masterplan aims to deliver new homes, business space, leisure and tourism facilities, improve transport links with more emphasis on cycling, walking and public; transport, regenerate the cityscape area and improve the area’s appearance.

If the masterplan is adopted, councillors will also be asked to approve the implementation plan which sets out how the project will be funded and a timeline for project completion.

Several sites make up the masterplan area including the bus station and garage, Basin Road car park, the law courts, Chichester Police Station and former Kinghsam Primary school and the Royal Mail depot buildings.

However, proposals to close both level crossings and build a single bridge over the railway line has been ruled out by the council.

A public consultation took place from June to August this year, which proposed possible uses for the area, plus two traffic options.

As a result of the consultation, a number of changes to the masterplan have been

recommended to councillors.

THe consultation showed a preference for traffic option A, which would introduce a bus gate across Stockbridge Road to limit vehicle access and improve access for cyclists and pedestrians. Basin Road would also be realigned to create a new junction in Stockbridge Road.

THe Southgate Gyratory would be modified to reduce the width and number of lanes in order to improve pedestrian access.

THe consultation also suggested not including the buildings on the north of Avenue de Chartres in the masterplan.

It has been suggested that information should be included about how open space will be provided.

Councillors have also asked if the masterplan can take account of accessibility requirements for people with mobility issues.

THey would also like the design and layout of buildings to create a sense of arrival for those arriving to the city by rail or road and provide clarification on the issues of open space and affordable housing.

“We are very grateful to everyone who took the time to take part in the public consultation over the summer,” said cllr Tony Dignum, leader of Chichester District Council.

“If cabinet decides to recommend the masterplan, then we will also be asked to approve the implementation plan for the project."

A final decision will be made by full council on Tuesday, November 21.

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Ghostly goings-on as ramblers seek the haunted sights of city RAMBLERS from Bognor Regis swapped their usual country treks for a spooky stroll.

Members of the Bognor Regis & District Rambling Group left their usual weekend hiking gear at home to venture out on to the streets of Chichester after dark just before Halloween.

THey were led by Julia Macfarlane, editor of Chichester Ghost Tour - a tongue-in-cheek self-guided tour of Chichester. She said the event had been a spine-chilling success.

She said: "THe tour lasted about an hour and included a decidedly modern interpretation of John Keats'

poem, The Eve of St Agnes, and mixed genuine ghost stories with some new legends created by local writers' groups CHINDI (a network of independent authors) and Bognor Regis Write Club."

THe book contains 10 ghost stories based in Chichester and written by authors from the area.

Copies are on sale at Chichester Library, priced £3 each, or they can also be bought from the Amazon website.

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Family raise thousands in a huge commitment to charity

BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk A SELSEY family has collected more than £100,000 for the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal, with an amazing 90 years of service between them.

THe family, who all work at the Bunn Leisure holiday park on the Selsey peninsula, have been involved with the Poppy Appeal since the early 1980's.

Adrian Wilson, 73, served with the Royal Military Police for nearly 23 years before retiring from the Army.

He has worked at Bunn Leisure since 2006 alongside his two daughters, Kim and Tina, and his wife and two grandsons have also been employed by the holiday park company.

THis year will be Adrian’s 35th collecting for the Poppy Appeal, having taken over the organisation of the Selsey collection in 1982.

He said: “I was chairman of the Selsey branch of the Royal British Legion when the secretary came rushing in and told me we couldn’t do the Poppy Appeal that year because the lady who was organising it had had to give up.

“I remember saying: this won’t do - it’s like cancelling Christmas. I said I would do it as chairman for that year and that would give us a year to find somebody permanent. THat person turned out to be me.

“THat first year was mayhem beyond

belief.

"We didn’t have a clue what we were doing. I drove all the poppies and collection tins round to my house and said to my wife and daughters, we’ve just got to get this done.

“I started organising it like a military campaign and that was it – I absolutely fell in love with it.”

Adrian resigned his post as chairman and took over as Poppy Appeal organiser at the next AGM. He has been in that role ever since, increasing the money raised in Selsey from £1,500 that first year to more than £10,000 for the last eight years in a row.

Adrian will pick up his 35 years’ longservice award this year.

His daughters Tina and Kim soon followed in their father’s footsteps, both becoming official collectors as soon as they were 16.

Kim Wilson, 45, a marketing assistant, and Tina Davis, 43, an office manager, have also collected their 25-year service medals.

“THe house was always covered in poppies and wreaths at that time of year,” added Kim. “I was brought up understanding what it was to be in the military and the commitment involved. THis is a way of saying thank you and giving something back – it’s a few hours every year.

“I will have been doing it for 30 years next year and I can’t imagine ever giving up.”

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Drivers urged to slow down NEW ELECTRONIC signs which tell drivers how fast they're going have been installed in Fishbourne.

THe signs have been introduced in an effort to tackle speeding.

Whenever a vehicle passes one of the signs at above the limit, its speed is displayed in flashing lights.

Fishbourne Parish Council has bought three of the speed indicator devices, known as SID's.

THey will be moved regularly to different locations around the village, all of which will be within the 30mph zone.

Fishbourne Parish Council chairman Geoff Hand said: "We know that speeding vehicles are a big concern to residents, and the SID's are designed to make drivers aware when they're over the speed limit."

THe devices also record how fast each vehicle is travelling as it passes.

Mr Hand added: "We've already seen an instance of someone passing one of the signs at 70 miles per hour in the middle of the afternoon.

"But the main problem is people going at 40 or 45mph when they should be below 30."

THe signs were paid for with money from the New Homes Bonus cash, which comes from central government.

It's given to areas where new houses have been built, to provide improvements to local communities.

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Make home decorating easy with Poppy appeal is launched ahead of Remembrance Service in city centre VETERANS joined the Mayor and Mayoress of Chichester to launch this year's Poppy Appeal.

Cllrs Peter Evans and Margaret Evans met at the city's Assembly Rooms alongside veterans from the Royal Sussex Regiment, including their standard bearers.

Cadet Flight Sergeant Ieuan Rees from Chichester High School Combined Cadet Force, and Paul Gaffney, Poppy Appeal organiser for Chichester, were also on hand for the launch on Saturday. Mr Gaffney presented poppies to both the Mayor and Mayoress.

Volunteers are welcomed as the branch seeks to man its stall at THe Assembly Rooms and at many of the supermarkets around the city.

To get involved, please email Mr Gaffney at office@chichesterccf.org.uk.

Services will take place in the city next weekend with a parade through the city on Remembrance Sunday, November 12.

THe parade will form up in East Street into Eastgate Square, along St Pancras to Litten Gardens.

It will begin at 10.35am.

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This month, they are excited to announce that Chichester Cars Ltd is now a proud member of BSI - a recognised Kitemark of conformity worldwide and within the Bodyshop industry, meaning that they are once again matching their ambitions to grow with their ability to provide a consistently exceptional service across the board.

Tom and Harry said: “We started this business from scratch, and since the beginning we have always aimed to deliver world class service and a quick turnaround.

Becoming members of the BSI kite mark was another mark of dedication and proves we will always strive to be the best at what we do whilst giving our customers the reassurance they deserve.”

The BSI Kitemark is a quality mark owned and operated by BSI. It is one of the most recognised symbols of quality and safety and offers true value to consumers, businesses and procurement practices, and becoming a member means a lot to everyone at Chichester Cars.

As Tom and Harry said, providing top quality service to anyone who comes through their doors is paramount to their business success, and the fact BSI accreditation is not for life, but an ongoing milestone to adhere to, makes them even more confident that their quality of service and repair will always be the best it can be.

Benefits of accreditation from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) include risk reduction, increased customer satisfaction and access to new customers around the world – seeing their local business grow with the help of all its local customers in Chichester and across West Sussex, and for that both Tom, Harry and the whole Team at Chichester Cars Accident Repair and Alloy Wheel Refurbishment Centre in Terminus Road would like to say thank you. Together, they can’t wait to continue exceeding expectations for their

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"A care advisor could also help with the problems I have had with cuts to my benefits in the last 18 months, and explaining to social services the sort of support I need."

A new role was arranged in Surrey in last month to provide support, but there is no sign of an equivalent role in Kent or Sussex. Equivalent regions have three or four care advisors.

An audit led by Professor Michael Hanna shows that applying best practice in neuromuscular care could prevent further acute hospital admissions for patients and their families, while saving the NHS millions of pounds.

Clinicians presented the findings to NHS Commissioners and MPs at a meeting in Parliament this week.

Muscular Dystrophy UK has lobbied for and introduced several measures to improve services. However, there remains room for improvement, with one third of emergency admissions still being potentially preventable.

Muscular Dystrophy UK is working to improve how ambulance crews work with people with neuromuscular conditions during an emergency.

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Doctor Ros Quinlivan, consultant in neuromuscular disorders at UCLH’s MRC Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases, who worked on the report, said: “Joining up care for people with neuromuscular conditions is the best way to help them stay as healthy as possible, and the falling numbers and duration of emergency admissions are testament to that.

"We need to see more care advisors, particularly in London and the South East, where they are lacking, as well as information sharing so everyone knows how best to provide support, to continue improving care.”

Robert Meadowcroft, chief executive of Muscular Dystrophy UK, said: “Unnecessary hospital admissions are stressful and damaging to the health of people with neuromuscular conditions, as well as being particularly expensive.

"Professor Hanna and the team’s excellent work has helped us to put evidence-based measures in place to create a safer and more affordable route through hospital care.

"THis has already led to big improvements, and we are keen to continue to work with the NHS to cut preventable admissions down to zero.”

Designs being drawn up for a replacement bridge in district ENGINEERS are preparing potential designs for Boxal Bridge’s replacement to avoid having to take hasty action in the future.

THe bridge, which carries traffic on the Kirdford Road between Kirdford and Wisborough Green, has significant structural defects and a study revealed that replacement would be the best all-round solution, also improving road safety.

Bridge engineers are working on potential designs for the new bridge now, rather than waiting until urgent action is needed on the ageing structure and traffic weight restrictions have to be imposed for safety reasons.

Cllr Bob Lanzer, West Sussex County Council’s cabinet member for highways and infrastructure, said: “Unfortunately, we can’t predict when it will reach the point when heavy vehicles, such as farm machinery and buses, would have to be prohibited. It could be a number of years away, or

it could be sooner, so our highways engineers are being proactive now rather than facing rushed decisions when the bridge has deteriorated even more."

In the past, the council has faced calls for action to improve the bridge, which is single lane and creates a pinch-point for traffic, with the potential for head-on conflict.

THe current proposal is to replace the bridge with one that can accommodate two lanes of traffic.

Cllr Lanzer added: “THere have been some unfounded rumours about the bridge replacement scheme and I would like to assure the public that the recommendation for the full replacement, and its possible size, has been reached with highway engineering in mind and in complete isolation from any oil and gas exploration planning applications.”

THe bridge is currently safe to use and will be inspected regularly to ensure it remains so.

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Get writing PRIMARY school children across the south are being challenged to fire up their imaginations and put themselves in the shoes of an English smuggler for a competition aimed at inspiring creative writing.

THis year, THe Novium Museum’s annual writing competition will encourage children aged seven to 11 to write a ‘sensational smuggling story’.

THanks to grant funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, five lucky winners will receive the top prize of a smuggling-themed sleepover for their whole class.

THe piece of writing should be no longer than one side of A4, and can take the form of a story, poem or play. THe competition is open to children aged seven-11 living in East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey or Dorset. Entries must be received by THe Novium Museum by 4pm on Friday, December 15.

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Friday, November 3, 2017

Spooktacular fun entertains youngsters at city golf club

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk CHILDREN of all ages were treated to Halloween fun at Chichester Golf Club.

THe Jungle Java cafe inside the clubhouse was transformed into a spooktacular area with apple bobbing, buckets of goo and dangling doughnuts.

Prizes were also on offer for the best costume and over 100 entries were made for the pumpkin carving competition.

Wendy Stevens, from Selsey, attended with her seven-year-old daughter, Devon.

She said: "A friend told me about the

event. I am really impressed with it.

THere’s a big group of us, about 10 who have come along today."

Devon said: "I really enjoyed the Halloween bits.

"My favourite was the apple bobbing. I had to get my face wet.

"I also liked trying to get the worm out of the doughnut and playing golf. I got a hole in one as well. THe smoke in the cave was brilliant."

THe 18-hole Jungle Paradise adventure golf course was also transformed, with colour-changing water, witches' hats, spooky music and decorations and children playing for free.

Katie Scopes, from the golf club,

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"It is important to us that we recognise all the support we receive from our local community and were delighted to be able to offer this event for free to everyone.

"We really look forward to this event

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THe event, which has completely sold out, will have a Disney theme, with hundreds of families attending.

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Winners of the fancy dress competition were Demi Pope, eight, as a devil, pictured left, and Noah Foster, four, as the Grim Reaper.

Larsson Cooke, four, won the best pumpkin carving.

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Triumph for team in Dubai A CHICHESTER College lecturer helped Team UK to achieve their recent success at the ‘Skills Olympics’ in Abu Dhabi.

Christian Notley MBE, who is deputy head of learning for furniture at the college, is the UK training manager for cabinet making and travelled to Dubai with Team UK to support Angus BruceGardner in the competition.

Angus, from Cumbria, was among 20 medal winners for the UK – achieving a bronze medal for his efforts.

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He said: “THe competition in Abu Dhabi was fierce and Angus did extremely well to place amongst the medals.

“To produce the designs to a high standard in such a high-pressure environment, under a time limit is not easy – it takes a lot of work and a lot of training to reach this level.

“THe college has been fantastic in supporting me as training manager as I am away for parts of the year, running workshops around the country to help develop the next crop of competitors – and professionals.

“For the students going through the skills competitions, from regional level right up to international, we see them transforming all the time – getting better and better.

“It takes hard work, commitment and a real determination. Every competitor will put in at least two years of training to reach this point – it’s everything that they’ve trained for.

“From my point of view, it is a tremendous feeling to be a part of that process."

Producer talks at university THE PRODUCER of the award-winning Netflix series Black Mirror is to speak at the University of Chichester about a career in film and television.

Laurie Borg will visit on Friday, December 8. He will talk on his most successful productions which include the hit BBC2 drama Peaky Blinders and 1995 film Sense and Sensibility.

His repertoire includes Netflix’s successful third season of Black Mirror, comprising the Emmy-winning San Junipero episode, as well as cult movies Little Voice and the Girl with the Pearl Earring.

THe talk is part of the university’s department of Creative and Digital Technologies presents series, which invites stars of the big and small screens to Chichester to discuss their work.

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and media and communications, will be in conversation with Mr Borg before hosting a question session with the audience.

He said: “It is an enormous privilege to have Laurie speak at our university as he’s a highly respected figure in the industry.

“Laurie is the latest in a series of internationally-renowned professionals to visit the university to share their expertise with students and our community.

“THis is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with interest in the film and television industry to hear the personal insights from one of its most successful producers.”

THe event, which starts at 5.30pm, is free for the public, staff, and students but seats must be reserved in advance. Email Tracy Vine at t.vine@chi.ac.uk

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Folks mark anniversary RESIDENTS have celebrated the 25th anniversary of a care home provider.

Folks at Marriott House and Lodge in Chichester marked 25 years of Barchester Healthcare, one of the biggest independent care home providers in the UK. Marriott House and Lodge got into the spirit of the celebrations by organising a special Halloween party.

THere was a children's party and a separate party for residents and visitors, which included musical entertainment.

Young and old then joined together for judging of the best pumpkin design competition and best-dressed.

Barchester Healthcare was founded in 1992 by Mike Parsons after discovering from his own personal experience just how difficult it was to find a good quality care home for two relatives in need of nursing care.

With aims to create a better alternative, he bought Moreton Hill, a 17th century farm, that he converted into a unique care home.

Now, Barchester is one of the top care providers in the UK, caring for more than 10,000 residents.

Sarah Harding, head of activities at Marriott House and Lodge, said: “THis has been a huge amount of fun and the Halloween party was a great way to bring people together in celebration.

"I want to thank everyone who helped make the day amazing.”

Friday, November 3, 2017

Success for young chorister

BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk A TEENAGER from Chichester has won the prestigious BBC Radio 2 Young Choristers of the Year competition.

Former head chorister Raphael ‘Rafi’ Bellamy Plaice has won the boys’ section of the competition.

THirteen-year-old Rafi was head chorister of Chichester Cathedral Choir until July of this year.

Rafi joined the choir in 2011. He said: “When I joined Chichester Cathedral choir at the age of seven I never would have believed one day this would be happening."

Rafi made it through two rigorous preliminary rounds before performing in front of an expert panel of judges at the BBC Philharmonic Studios in Salford, broadcast in a special programme on Radio 2. THe eight finalists were judged on vocal quality, technical skill and performance.

Rafi’s talent was developed by outstanding musical training at the cathedral alongside a nurturing education at THe Prebendal School in Chichester.

Following his six years as a chorister, during which time he toured Germany, France and the Netherlands, Rafi took up a music scholarship at Lancing College, where he now sings in the choir.

His favourite composers are Mozart, Purcell and Gibbons. His other passions include Lego, studying Egyptology, and the works of JRR Tolkien.

THe Dean of Chichester, the Very Reverend Stephen Waine, who is also chairman of governors at THe Prebendal

School, said: “We are all very proud of Rafi, who made a huge contribution both to the cathedral choir and Prebendal School.

"To win this award is an enormous achievement, and our congratulations go to Rafi and all who supported him on the way to winning this important national award.”

Head of THe Prebendal School, Louise Salmond Smith, said: “We are all so thrilled for Rafi as this is a very tough competition that has a firstclass reputation around the world for producing musicians of the highest standard. We wish Rafi all the best for the future and we will be following his progress closely.”

For over 30 years, BBC Radio 2’s Young Choristers of the Year competition has celebrated young musicians who sing for worship in churches, chapels, cathedrals and beyond.

THe winners, a girl and a boy, receive a trophy and appear on various BBC programmes throughout the year, including Songs of Praise, as well as special events at Christmas and Easter.

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Aidan's first winner of cup at new club

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

HALLOWEEN treats were on the menu for members of a revived Bognor Regis youth club.

THe terror-fying snacks were cooked up on Tuesday as the 39 Youth Club returned after its half-term break.

THe scary fun also included witches' old socks and apple bobbing.

Among those present was Aidan Simpson, who is the first winner of the 39 Youth Club Memorial Award.

THe award was announced at the club’s latest annual meeting last week. Club chairman Vicky Hennessy said: “Aidan is an absolutely lovely kid.

“He has been coming to this club since day one. He keeps telling me how wonderful the club is and how much he enjoys it.”

Aidan, 12, has been presented with a trophy for a year and a shield which he will be able to keep.

He said: "I've been coming to the club since the start and I'm proud to get the cup. It's good to get out and I sometimes go outside with my scooter. We also do cooking and I enjoy that.

"I've been coming here since the start.

It gives me the chance to meet new

people."

THe club was re-opened last February in part of the premises of the original 39 Club, which was a big hit with young people in Bognor Regis for decades, after lengthy talks with the building’s owner, West Sussex County Council.

Mrs Hennessy told the meeting the initial four young people at its Tuesday afternoon sessions from 4pm-6pm had increased to 12.

“THey enjoy cooking, playing pool and table tennis. THe club has gone a lot better than I thought.

“THe kids are great and this definitely shows the need for the club to be here.

It’s been worth the effort to get it set up.

“Our youth worker, Vicky Mitchell, is doing a good job in that the young people relate to her and will sit and have a natter.

"THe young people come and like the idea there is no pressure on what they do. THey come and spend at the tuck shop, play games and go outside on their scooters," she said.

Work by volunteers had cleared a shed at the premises and she hoped a store room would also be cleared to make way for the snooker table to free up the main room for other activities.

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` Station progress WORK on Bognor Regis railway station should be finished next month, councillors have been told.

Southern Railway is making good progress on its near £2m revamp of the historic building.

Members of the Bognor Regis regeneration sub-committee of Arun District Council were told: "THe work is programmed to finish in December, with a grand opening planned in January, 2018.

Caroline Gosford, a senior regeneration officer at the council, reported: "THe new ticket office is open, the concourse flooring is almost complete, the original railings on the concourse are installed, the new waiting area is almost complete, the retail spaces are around 50 per cent complete, the canopy on the station square has been refurbished and repainted and the external windows are also being replaced."

Work on the improvements began last summer after approval was given for changes to the Grade IIlisted Edwardian building.

` Sunglasses taken f Aidan Simpson is presented with his cup by Vicky Hennessy the back room into a decent room to use, it needs cleaning and painting,” she said.

Vicky took up her role in September.

She said: "THis is a really good venue.

"A lot of youth clubs don't have this storage and they have to take everything with them.

"It's also a good spot right in the town centre. THe children who come here

come every week but we could do with some more."

Nicky Miles, the club’s treasurer, told the meeting it had incurred a deficit of £2,603 in the past year but still had plenty of funds.

Mrs Hennessy and the rest of the committee were unanimously re-elected by those present at the meeting.

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A release of unicorn balloons for Aimee to all the adverse effects of the radiotherapy.

THe young girl was found to have cancer of the spine and brain metastasies and a new tumour developed on the brain shortly after.

Her grandparents described her on social media as 'having gone in nine short months from a playful child to one who is in constant pain with a feeding tube and is wheelchairbound'.

THe balloon release at Bishop Tufnell CE Junior School was centred around a unicorn theme in memory of Aimee's love of the mystical

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creatures. Her sister, Phoebe, released a giant foil unicorn-shaped balloon while guests let go of clear balloons with a gold unicorn design.

Aimee's mother, Traci Marshall was supported by the community throughout Aimee's illness. One of her best friends, Natalie Liston, pictured left, said: "I don’t think we could have done Aimee any prouder. She asked us to wear bright colours, especially pink, as it was her favourite.

"We were also given the strict instruction that we are not to cry at her funeral and that we need to dance and have fun. " We then went onto the balloon release whilst her immediate family went to the

crematorium in Chi. THe turnout was so much more than we could have ever wished for and showed us just how much she was loved.

"THe whole release watching those balloons fly high into the sky was just so stunningly breathtaking and I know that she would have been looking down on us with her huge smile and sparkling big brown eyes, loving every moment of it.

"Knowing the family so closely and also Aimee and then being a part of yesterday, all I can say is that you can see how much love she gave out and how much she was given in return. It was a beautiful, elegant, yet fun send-off, fitting for the little princess she was.

As Traci had to give up her selfemployment role as a beauty therapist, her mother and father set up a JustGiving page with a target of £5,000 to help Traci provide for her two daughters, Aimee and Phoebe, aged four.

Eric and Mary Marshall, Aimee's grandparents, said on the JustGiving

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To date, the page has received some 363 donations totalling over £12,000.

Father John Challis, of St Mary's Church, who conducted the service, said: "THe church was full, with people standing outside, the reception was so well attended with a real sense of community spirit.

"Aimee had compassion for others and a deep concern for the homeless. We took all the left over crisps, cake and drinks to Stone Pillow, a homeless charity.

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HUNDREDS of balloons have been released in memory of Aimee Marshall Williams.

Eight-year-old Aimee, pictured right, who attended Bishop Tufnell Junior School, passed away on October 18, after an eight-month battle with cancer.

Aimee was diagnosed with anaplastic ependymoma, a very aggressive form of cancer, on February 3 this year, aged just seven.

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Museum ghost hunting fun LOTS of spooky fun was had by children of all ages at the Bognor Regis Museum.

THe museum, situated in West Street, held a special ghost hunt for visitors to enjoy over the half-term week.

Children were given a leaflet and had to locate the hidden ghosts situation around the museum.

Alison Deacon, from Bognor Regis, had taken her two children, Sophia, five, and Ruby aged four, pictured below.

She said: "We saw the event advertised on Facebook and thought we'd come along. It definitely helps that it's free to do."

Sophia added: "I've really enjoyed it. My favourite part was finding all the ghosts. I found all of them!"

Volunteer and trustee at the museum, Jane

Barnes, said: "THe ghost hunt has been very well attended and helped to bring in visitors to the museum.

"THe ghost hunt is really good because it means the children have something to look for and gives them an aim.

"We also have a cat named Whiskers, which the children can try and find and then hide again for others to find."

Julie Sanders and her son, four-year-old Samir, were on holiday from Kingston.

She said: "We knew about the museum but had never visited before because it's a bit out the way but as the sun was out and we were by the pier we thought we'd come down.

"Samir loves doing things like this. THere is a lot here to see, all the cases look really interesting."

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` Park and ride idea A PARK and ride scheme should be considered for Bognor Regis, a councillor has proposed.

Cllr Paul Wells (LD, Hotham) said the popularity of events in the town meant parking was at a premium when they were being held.

"We should start looking at park and ride, what facilities could be explored on the outskirts of the town.

"THe development at Hothamton is going to take up a swathe of parking.

"I know Fitzleet (multi-storey car park) is under-used but this is still an opportunity for us to explore park and ride for the future," he told Arun District Council's Bognor Regis regeneration sub-committee.

A potential area could be found on the sites which Arun had proposed for redevelopment in North Bersted.

But Denise Vine, Arun's group head of economy, said she believed a better way of coping with demand for parking spaces was to consider the use of sites which were empty at weekends.

Cllr Trevor Bence (C, Aldwick W) said travel plans should be compiled by organisers of events, especially at West Park, to show they could cope with the number of spectators they hoped to attract.

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TRADING standards officer Ann Beamish will be talking in Bognor Regis about scams and how to avoid them.

Ms Beamish will the latest speaker in the lunchtime talks series at the town's library in London Road, from 12.10pm to 12.50pm, on November 15.

She will be giving information about how to avoid losing money to fraudsters.

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Students show they're made of the write stuff f Having fun at the WorkAid ball

Employment big shots have a ball DANIEL Craig, Billy Connolly and more than 120 guests joined together for a shaken not stirred Aldingbourne Trust employer ball.

Rachel Smither, manager of WorkAid, the trust's supported employment service, said: "THis red carpet event was aimed at raising awareness of the skills of people with learning disabilities and autism and what they can bring to the workplace."

Some of the skills were evident at the ball, held at a Crawley hotel, with the 'official' photographer, Andrew Pickthall, DJ Jack Bruce and comedian Richard Maffahey.

THe event featured 'exemplar' employers, who work with WorkAid,

STUDENT novelists at Felpham Community College have seen their stories chosen in a national competition.

THe 28 writers have been successful in the latest Young Writers event.

THe competition attracted 18,000 entries and those from the students are being published in the Welcome to Wonderland - Sussex edition 2017.

THis will be sent to the British Library and other libraries across the UK. It will be available for students to buy.

THe students were required to write a short story of no more than 100 words based on a Welcome to Wonderland theme. Year 8 students Willow-Rose Hite and Lucie-Rose Robinson were among

those whose stories were accepted.

Willow-Rose said: "It was fun entering the competition because as it was an exciting theme to write about."

Lucie-Rose said: "To have our stories in a book is exciting. We are definitely going to buy a copy so we can keep it forever."

A teacher of English at the college, Stephen Castle, said: "THis competition is now a regular event for Felpham students.

"We are always proud of the effort students put into their entries and they produce some really exciting and interesting stories.

"For them to see themselves in print is inspirational and should, hopefully, keep

showcasing how they have been inspired to become ambassadors for the trust to promote its work to other businesses and organisations.

Awards were given during the evening to: SOLD, Shoreham, for volunteer support; Crawley Rugby Football Club, for its community support; International Logistics Group, equality and diversity; and Greenaway Residential, innovation.

A DVD for employers was also launched to show the benefits to employers of recruiting individuals with learning disabilities and autism.

Various international, national and local employers discussed their positive experiences working with WorkAid.

their love of writing going strong."

THe following students were chosen: Year 8 - Poppy Alderson, Ollie Denman, Willow-Rose Hite, Lucie-Rose Robinson, Ellie Shearer, Alexandra Shepherd, Gywneth Yang.

Year 9 - Matilda Hill.

Year 10 - Charlie Broggi, Linton Fogden, Ollie Iden, Amber Macrae, Alice Saunders, Katrina Schneider, Sinead Swan.

Year 11 - Harry Bennett, Katie-Jo Blyth, Paul Hamilton, Harry Hubbocks, Robert Humphries, Matthew Jarratt, Keelan Morris, Amy Reddie, Samuel Riseborough, Mollie Samways, Bradley Smith, Katie THomas.

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IN a rather weak year for big screen comedy, THe Death of Stalin can easily stake a claim as the year’s wittiest film with consistently brilliant performances from the ensemble cast including Jason Isaacs as Stalin, Paddy Considine as head of Radio Moscow and Michael Palin as the Soviet Foreign Secretary. Armando Iannucci (THe THick of It), directs events that transpired after the death of the Soviet leader in 1953.

Steve Buscemi stars as Nikita Khrushchev, soon to be the leader of the Soviet Union, his attempts to reform the union interfered with

by Lavrentiy Beria (a superbly slimy Simon Russell Beale), as well as his inability to gain approval from Stalin’s children (Andrea Riseborough and Rupert Friend).One thing is for sure: communism has never been funnier.

Breathe is in sharp contrast. Directed by Andy Serkis, the actor/director brings to life the true story of Robin and Diana (Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy), an adventurous couple wo refuse to give up on the face of a devastating disease when David is given a few months only to live. He and Diana escape from the hospital where Robin is being treated, for a different kind of life full of human endeavour. Also starring Hugh Bonneville and

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Celebrate an exceptional actor over the next few weeks at the cinema. Dustin Hoffman, 80 and going strong, helped pave the way for a new generation of Hollywood leading men in the late 1960s. With his breakthrough role in ‘THe Graduate’, he became an instant success, proving leading men do not have to fit the mould. Rosemary Coxon, the Cinema’s Education Officer, celebrates his stellar career with “six of the best” of his films over a two week course which recognises the talent of an actor whose films are classics in their own right. (10 & 17 Nov).

Following last year's hugely successful event, the cinema celebrates 21 days of French Cinema with 24 films including 9 new unreleased films especially imported from France and 15 French films being previewed before their UK release. Classics from another era include ‘Jean de Florette’ and ‘Indochine’.

Full write ups of each film can be found on our website: www. chichestercinema.org to book tickets and reserve seats. Box office: 01243 786650. Chichester Cinema at New Park, New Park Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7XY

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Shows & Events YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON

To promote your event email Fiona Callingham at: entertainment@sussexpost.co.uk or phone: 01243 908506 The Christmas Market

Weald and Downland Living Museum Christmas Market November 24-26 Weald and Downland Living Museum office@wealddown.co.uk 01243 811363 www.wealddown.co.uk STEP into Christmas with this traditional market at the Weald and Downland Living Museum.

THe museum’s buildings, including its magnificent court barn and gridshell, will be bustling with stalls and visitors can browse and buy from traders selling arts and crafts, food and drink, handmade gifts and much more.

THere will be plenty of tasty seasonal treats to try and buy and while looking for that perfect gift expect to can enjoy live

music and entertainment from musicians and choirs performing around the site.

At the Christmas gift shop, you will be able to find a broad range of gifts, treats and stocking fillers.

Why not warm up with some mulled wine or cider, or hot chestnuts while you browse?

THe seasonal fun doesn’t stop once visitors have finished shopping as there is a lot to see and do.

Explore the museum’s 40-acre site and visit 17th century watermill, feed the hungry ducks on the mill pond, greet the museum’s heavy horses and meet the visiting donkeys.

Tickets cost £6 for adults and £4 for children.

Miller Plays Musicals November 12 Kings Theatre, Portsmouth boxoffice@kingsportsmouth.co.uk 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk REMEMBRANCE Sunday will see the Astor Big Band will present a host of big band and West End hits in this toe-tapping show alongside singers from the Portsmouth Players.

With traditional big band hits from the likes of Glenn Miller, THe Andrew Sisters, Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby, plus music from famous musicals including Les Misérables, West Side Story, 42nd Street and Crazy for You, this is a must for any fan of

"Find a special Christmas gift for someone at this unique market."

The BalletBoyz

swing and Broadway.

THe Astor Big Band was first formed in 1973 for a one month engagement at the world famous Astor club in Berkley Square, London.

It was so successful that one month became five years, during which time the band went to Denmark to film a television series and radio broadcasts as well as appearing at the Tivoli Gardens.

Since then, the band has gone from strength to strength and is well known for its passion and professionalism.

THis collaboration with the talented performers of the Portsmouth Players promises to be a night to remember.

Tickets cost £21.50.

BalletBoyz' Fourteen Days November 28-29 Brighton Concert Hall info@brightondome.org 01273 709709 www.brightondome.org

"From Glenn Miller to West Side Story this concert covers a wide range of beloved music."

"These internationally renowned dancers are bringing their original show to Brighton."

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THE ever popular BalletBoyz are returning to the Brighton Concert Hall with an electric new show. In their latest venture, Fourteen Days, the all-male company will be performing a show entirely choreographed, composed and rehearsed within 14 days.

Four separate choreographers, Craig Revel Horwood, Javier De Frutos, Iván Pérez and Christopher Wheeldon, each created a section of the show, presenting the audience with four very different pieces.

Playing with the concept of balance and imbalance, the result is a dynamic and varied programme of dance and music.

BalletBoyz was founded in 2000 and went on to perform all over the world, winning numerous awards and accolades working with leading dancers, choreographers and designers.

Now in its eighth year, the company has expanded to 11 dancers and regularly tours both nationally and internationally.

In 2013, BalletBoyz won the National Dance Award for Best Independent Company and are continuing to expand their repertoire and explore new areas of dance.

Tickets range from £7.50-£20

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November 10 Connaught Theatre, Worthing theatres@adur-worthing.gov.uk 01903 206206 www.worthingtheatres.co.uk THE FORMER lead singer of the popular English contemporary folk band Bellowhead will be coming to Worthing for one night only to mark the release of his latest album.

Jon Boden's third studio album entitled Afterglow is his first new release since leaving Bellowhead last year.

As part of this solo leg of his tour audiences can enjoy a close-up, intimate performance showcasing Jon's infectious new material in a high-octane, very personal show.

Using fiddle, guitar, concertina and his trade mark stomp box, Jon also draws on material from throughout his 15-year career.

THis will include hits from his Bellowhead days as well as selections from his A Folk Song a Day project in which he wrote a new song for every day between 2010-2011.

Fans of Jon and Bellowhead will be in their element with this stripped-back performance featuring some of his best loved works.

For those not familiar with Jon's work, this could introduce them to a whole new style of music they might not have realised they enjoy.

Tickets cost £21.50

"Lovers of folk music shouldn't miss this intimate show with experienced musician Jon Boden."

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Annie Get Your Gun November 16-18 Alexandra Theatre, Bognor Regis 01243 861010 www.alexandratheatre.co.uk TALENTED students from the University of Chichester are proud to present their latest production, the 1946 Broadway show Annie Get Your Gun. Based on the life of historical figure Annie Oakley, this Irving Berlin classic musical has been captivating audiences in the UK for 90 years.

When Annie joins Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, she eclipses the main male attraction - Frank Butler.

He hightails it to join a rival show, in spite of having fallen in love with her, and ends up pitted against her in a final shootout.

Will Annie decide between her love for shooting and her love for Frank?

Set to one of Berlin's most beloved scores, this show features such musical classics as There’s No Business Like Show Business, You Can’t Get a Man With a Gun and Anything You Can Do that everyone is familiar with.

THis production is staged by the Level 5 Musical THeatre Triple THreat Company whose previous sell-out shows have included Carousel, Cinderella and Half A Sixpence and they aim to make this show their best yet.

Don't miss your chance to see the show that has spawned film and television versions and countless tours and revivals.

Student tickets cost £8. Concessions are £12 and full price admission is £14.

"Journey to the Wild West in this classic Broadway musical inspired by the life of Annie Oakley."

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November 11 Chichester Inn, West Street, Chichester 07540 101125 www.facebook.com/QuackersComedy

"Go quackers for this comedy marathon in aid of Children in Need."

IN AID of Children in Need, the Comedy Quackathon is coming to THe Chichester Inn. THis eight-hour comedy marathon, starting at 3pm, is sure to have something for everyone, including fun, games, prizes and surprises.

After 5pm various stand-up comedians will take to the stage and a programme meant mainly for adults (children will have to be accompanied).

Organiser Lucy Budge was excited to raise as much money as possible for the charity.

She said: "Please come and support this event, and get your giggle on for a great cause.

"Children in Need have asked us to go and speak about what we've done on the night of their national show, and it would be marvellous to have great news to tell them!

"I'm really looking forward to seeing this event come together.

"We have some brilliantly talented comedy acts giving up their time for the Quackathon. I'm hopeful that we'll raise lots of money for a wonderful cause!"

Entry is free but donations are welcomed and can be made at justgiving.com/ fundraising/comedyquackathon

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

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

The team at the Royal Oak pride themselves on the excellent service they are able to provide to their customers. With both delicious ales and tempting meals on offer there’s a lot to enjoy in the cosy surroundings of the pub.

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

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

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

Jan has run the pub for 12 years now and her chef David has been there since day one, meaning their menu is well tried and tested!

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

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

Or for the larger appetites there is their mouthwatering selection of main meals which are all extremely good value such

as their sirloin steak priced at only £9.50 and everyone’s favourite: battered cod and chips for just £8.50.

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

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

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

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

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

Their homely Sunday roast dinners are available from 12pm-2.30pm and diners have the option of beef, pork, lamb or turkey

` 01243 821002 ` The Royal Oak, North Bersted, Bognor Regis, PO21 5JF

all at the extremely good price of £5.45 for a small portion and £7.75 for a regular size.

Add to this an extra course for only £3 and you've got yourself a veritable feast!

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

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

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

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

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

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

here though!

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

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

This is only aided by its wide range of delicious food and drinks on offer - it's no wonder the pub has twice been awarded Tripadvisor certificates of excellence - in 2015 and 2016!

Jan is keen to meet new faces. She said: "Don't keep passing by, pop in and give us a try!"

So why not pay the Royal Oak a visit?

There really is something for everyone to enjoy.

For more information about the Royal Oak or to make a booking call 01243 821002.

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

A WARM WELCOME AND HOME COOKED FOOD AWAITS YOU… TEL: 01243 821002 WWW.THEPINKPUB.CO.UK THE ROYAL OAK, NORTH BERSTED, BOGNOR REGIS, PO21 5JF

Our menu includes jacket potatoes, baguettes to steaks and lasagne, kids menus are also available.

Pub quizzes on Thursdays, occasional music Saturday nights and live sports TV, Bingo first Wednesday of every month.

We cater for all…

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

I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON! Jan (Landlady) FOOD SERVED MONDAY - SATURDAY MIDDAY - 6.30PM ROAST DINNERS SERVED SUNDAY’S MIDDAY-2.30PM

Christmas at The Lion Deep fried brie with cranberry compote Homemade chicken liver pate with toast Baked Portabello mushrooms with blue cheese and chutney Farmhouse country soup (v) ~~~~~~~~~ Roasted Sussex turkey with all the trimmings Slow roasted pork belly with sausage meat stuffing Poached salmon with hollandaise sauce and new potatoes Roasted vegetable & greens pasty with ratatouille and salad (v) ~~~~~~~~~ Christmas pudding with brandy sauce Chocolate caramel brownie Lemon meringue pie Crème caramel Selection of ice cream ~~~~~~~~~ Coffee and mince pies to finish

2 Courses £15 | 3 Courses £20

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It's all white to live well for less with these wines Martin Lury Our very own bon vivant gets to grips with all the best buys

SAINSBURY'S is my port of call this week and I commenced by seeking out white wines which could accompany fish or seafood.

I duly selected two different types of Muscadet and the first one, a Réserve De La Verdière Muscadet, was on sale for

£5.50.

Muscadet is made from the somewhat obscure grape variety of Melon de Bourgogne and has become almost a forgotten wine and it could be that the public are no longer used to wines that taste this tart, for ordinary Muscadet is like a sharp squeeze of lemon and is a good accompaniment to fish and chips and all forms of shellfish.

Pale lemon in colour, a nose of pear drops, lemon and apple and a crisp and dry wine best served chilled and ideally drunk with des fruits de mer.

My second selection , priced at £7.75, was that of a 2016 Château de La Pierre Côtes de Grandlieu Muscadet sur Lie and sur Lie means that the wine should have added complexity from being aged on its lees, the yeast residues left over from fermentation.

THis wine comes from one of the better Muscadet areas and failed to disappoint with intense notes of stewed fruit and a most refreshing pear flavour from 50-year-old vines and is an elegant and well structured example of the genre.

My third selection was that of a 2014 Signé Bourgogne Montagny priced at a reduced £8.50 and pale green gold in colour with lemon and mineral notes on the palate and a touch of flint and a hint of creaminess.

My fourth white wine selection was that of an English variety , namely the 2016 Chapel Down Flint Dry at an offer price of £9 and a veritable gem resembling a steely Chardonnay with good minerality on the finish and this is the best vintage

thus far - one you ought to try.

My last white wine selection was the 2016 Les 3 Tourelles Pouilly - Fumé from the Loire for £13.00 and this turned out to be classic Pouilly - Fumé with that delightful smokiness and refreshing notes of gooseberry and citrus - an elegant and perfectly - balanced wine.

Browsing through the red wine selection, I initially espied a Carta Roja 2010 Grand Reservada for the princely sum of £5.50 and this wine proved to be pleasingly soft with smooth vanilla and plum flavours to the fore and underlying wood tones - a bargain at this low price.

For a supplementary outlay of £1.50, the 2011 Barón De Las Viñas Rioja Reserva is classic Rioja with an abundance of cherry flavour, oaky vanilla notes and

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Yet another good - value Argentinian Malbec.

For an expenditure of £12 the D.V Catena 2015 Malbec is stunningly smooth and subtle, hitting your taste buds with its black fruits, spiced by black pepper added to hints of vanilla culminating in a long velvety finish Quel délice!

My last purchase was that of a 2013 La Terrasse de La Garde Pessac - Léognan for £13, a ruby coloured red with a complex nose releasing woody and fruity scents and sporting a long finish.

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a peppery finish and a good buy at this price!

Next I located a 2016 Graffigna Malbec Reserve priced at £7.50 and this winery was founded in 1870 by Italian immigrant Santiago Graffigna in San Juan. Malbec historically was brought to Argentina from Bordeaux by a French agronomist who saw great potential in the foothills of the Andes mountains.

THis Malbec is characterised by a dark purple red colour with violet hues and flavours of ripe red berries, sweet spices with a hint of black pepper, ripe tannins and vanilla on the finish.

1. Heat a glug of vegetable oil in a large saucepan.

Add 1 finely chopped onion and 1 finely chopped celery stick, then fry for 5 minutes.

Add 2 crushed garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground coriander and 30g finely chopped fresh ginger. Fry for 2-3 minutes, then add 500g sweet potato, cut into 1cm cubes. Fry for 5 minutes, stirring often.

2.

Add 500ml fresh chicken stock and bring to the boil. Simmer for 25-30 minutes until the sweet potato is tender.

Pour into a blender and whizz to a smooth soup in batches. Return to the pan, add 200g leftover shredded chicken and stir in 3 tbsp Greek yogurt and a handful of roughly chopped fresh coriander.

Season, simmer for 5-10 minutes until hot, then squeeze in the juice of 1 lime. If the soup is too thick, add a splash of boiling water.

serves: 6

INGREDIENTS • 80g dark sea salt chocolate (we like Lindt Touch of Sea Salt), roughly chopped • 200g good quality marzipan • 100g caster sugar • 4 conference pears (unpeeled), quartered and cored • 40g unsalted butter, cut into 1cm cubes • 375g block all-butter puff pastry • Plain flour for dusting • Cream, crème fraîche or ice cream to serve

Marzipan and choc-chip pear tatin

Method 1. Heat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/ gas 7. Knead the chocolate into the marzipan on a clean work surface until the chocolate is evenly distributed, then wrap in cling film and chill in the fridge until needed.

2. Heat a tatin dish or ovenproof frying pan over a medium heat and add the sugar. As the sugar melts, shake the pan occasionally to help it melt evenly. Keep heating the melted sugar until it changes colour and turns into a redbrown caramel – this will take 5-8 minutes.

Keep an eye on it all the time. When the caramel has reached the desired colour, add the pears and butter in an even layer but don’t mix together.

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Cook the pears in the caramel for a minute, then turn off the heat.

3. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured work surface, then use a 26cm plate as a guide to cut out a circle. Roughly tear off and flatten pieces of the chilled chocolate marzipan mix. Scatter them over the pears, then top with the pastry circle, gently tucking it around the fruit. Bake for 30 minutes until the pastry is golden and cooked, and the pears are tender. THe caramel will be bubbling up the sides of the pastry.

4. Leave to cool for 5 minutes, then carefully invert the tatin onto a plate. Serve with cream, crème fraîche or scoops of ice cream.

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   

 

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   

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  

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 

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    

   

     

   

   

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 

  

  

 

    

  

 



    

     

       

    

    



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   

 

     

    

    

   

          

       

   



 

    

 

   

     

   



 

   

   



     

   

   

    

 



 



   

   

  







  

  

   





   





   

    

  



   



    

     

    

    



 

  

      

    

   



     

   

  

     

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Play fair this Christmas by giving presents with a heart THE CLOCKS have gone back, and the nights are getting darker. Halloween is over and the countdown to Christmas is on...but maybe, you could think about the products you are actually buying this year and the way they were made or grown, or where it comes from and the process it's been through to get under your Christmas tree!

When you see the Fairtrade symbol, how much thought do you give to it? We can see Fairtrade products on many of our shelves in supermarkets, and shops alike, but do we really understand the meaning behind it or what it signifies?

Fairtrade products can range from tea, coffee, flowers, gold, chocolate, bananas, skin care products, clothes and home goods and what it means is those items are produced according to rigorous social, environmental, and economic standards, so you, the consumer, can make a difference in the lives of workers all over the world with every product you purchase.

In summary, Fairtrade helps ensure basic human rights for farmers and workers around the world.

THere are a few organisations that help promote Fairtrade practices, each of which takes a slightly different approach.

Fairtrade globally requires each product to be made, grown, or harvested under safe and sanitary working conditions. THat translates to access to health care, protection from harassment and discrimination, and no child or forced labour, in addition to more than 200 other criteria.

In many of the impoverished nations where Fairtrade producers work, these fundamental rights sadly aren’t guaranteed, but things are improving every year since such organisations have been set up, which is why it is important for

THe workers get together and vote democratically on how to use the money to best address their greatest needs and improve their community. THis means it’s up to them, not a brand or non-profit, to decide how to dedicate the funds.

Voting for and implementing projects like this allows producers to take charge of their futures in a direct, tangible way.

Some projects that communities have created using these funds include college scholarships for children and adults, housing, computer set-ups, English classes, and cervical cancer screenings and treatments for women.

One group of 2,000 Fairtrade cocoa farmers in the Ivory Coast voted to build new schools and teacher housing for under-served areas and establish school lunch programmes to spare children in the extended community a two-plus-hour walk home in the middle of the day.

Primary school enrolment jumped from about 65 to 80 per cent the year after these improvements were implemented, laying the foundation for ongoing education for an entire community of children.

All of this sounds amazing in theory, but how do we know producers are following the rules? Fairtrade certifiers regularly check in on their producer partners.

Fairtrade ensures farms, factories, and fisheries meet a rigorous set of standards before they become certified. THen, Fairtrade groups must undergo regular third-party checks.

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Fairtrade also delivers training and programmes to help support long-term, lasting change. THat final part is crucial. While it’s nice to have a complaint system in place, it’s another matter whether farm or factory workers actually know how to use it, safely and securely, in an emergency and that’s where training comes in.

How You Can Help? THe best news is you don't have to overhaul your shopping habits. With supermarkets and shops all over the UK, and all over the world, Fairtrade products have never been easier to find and you can literally build a better world every time you buy one of these products.

Look out for the Fairtrade sign and make that it's your product of choice, not just this Christmas, but every time you shop! Small changes can have a big impact.

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Fairtrade producers are being educated to follow eco-friendly practices that protect the natural environment

us to understand and support as much as we can.

Around the world, many farmers follow agricultural practices that can harm the surrounding land, such as deforestation, erosion, or the use of harmful toxins.

Fairtrade producers are being educated to follow eco-friendly practices that protect the natural environment, including proper waste disposal, reforestation, and water conservation.

Also, not only does the Fairtrade organisation ensure the people who make the products are paid fairly, equally, and on time, but they also put extra cash directly into the hands of workers as something called community development funds.

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Friday, November 3, 2017

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Community News & Views Sir, I bring to your attention the recently completed works to impose restrictions on the eastern end of Fish Lane where it becomes Marine Drive West, pictured below.

THe build out forces any cyclist to pull out to the right into a much reduced width of road right within the motorised traffic stream.

THere should have been a reasonable width of carriageway maintained to the left of the sign, even if that meant a slightly smaller sign, to allow cycles to continue without having to make a significant turn into a narrowed traffic stream.

THey could have been taken through with almost no deviation from a straight route and clear of traffic at this point.

THe Promenade is after all a shared road to help cyclists get along away from busy traffic roads yet this impediment to safe and easy cycling is imposed without any thought of the alternative and safer ways of dealing with traffic calming whilst looking to maintain or preferably improve the safety of cyclists without reducing the availability of road for motor vehicles.

I write as a retired head of transport planning in an office of a major British consultancy who has retired to this location on the south coast.

I worry about the way works are undertaken in and around our new home location of Bognor Regis. It seems there is little or no transport planning awareness now within the county council and, equally, little or no thought by the district or other councils of accessibility for those with mobility issues.

Michael Hampton Seabrook Close, Aldwick

Sir, I AM APPALLED that such a dangerous road narrowing can have been put in place in Fish Lane, Aldwick, pictured above.

Clearly, no risk assessment was made.

Now that it is in place it is all too clear that it is incredibly dangerous for a mix of cyclist and vehicles travelling from the west going east.

THis is because it is not until the driver has turned the left bend in the road, where cyclists must pull out to follow the narrowed roadway, that the driver passing the cyclist must suddenly realise that there isn't room for them and the cyclist and doesn't have time to take avoiding action.

THis compares with going east to west on a straight road when there is more time for drivers to judge that for about 100 metres they must slow and follow cyclists through the narrow roadway.

THe phrase 'using cyclists to slow down traffic' is very apt but to rely on drivers avoiding cyclists is just too dangerous.

In Chichester's West Street, a cycle route was established next to the kerb. THe present Fish Lane must be altered to give the same protection.

One must ask why wasn't this done at Fish Lane. Has someone slipped up badly? Alteration must be made immediately.

Cyclists are already mounting the footpath to avoid the danger to them from cars while endangering pedestrians.

I hope that helps the case for immediate action.

David Crook, Aldwick

MORE than £30,000 has been raised for hospices by a company with branches in Bognor Regis and Chichester.

THe third Help for Hospices week staged by Covers timber and builders' merchants exceeded its target thanks to the generosity of everyone who took part and the firm.

Chairman Rupert Green said: "We're delighted to have raised so much for this important cause, and I thank all our customers, staff and hospice representatives who have helped to make this achievement possible.

Mr Green announced the occasion's success after actor Christopher Timothy, pictured above centre, chose the winning ticket in the grand prize draw at Covers Home Ideas in Chichester.

Representatives from six of the 11 hospices, who have benefited from the week, in September, were present.

THe week began with a mouth-wateringly good

PAPER MAKING was explained to members of Bognor Regis Art Society, pictured above.

Tim Patterson, from THe Two Rivers Paper Company, provided a fascinating insight into how to make rag paper.

His short talk about the history of the material was followed by a - very damp demonstration. He explained his raw material was pure imported cotton, though paper can be produced from

start, with all the company's depots taking part in the Great Builders' Bake-Off. Volunteers from St Wilfrid's Hospice in Chichester joined Covers staff at their depot in the city to sell an array of delicious homemade cakes and biscuits.

Fifties and Sixties era entertainer and St Wilfrid's supporter Dawn Gracie was on hand to judge the contest, which was won by wonderful butterfly sponge.

Fundraising for St Wilfrid's continued two days later with the sale of bacon rolls.

THroughout the week, Covers donated £5 for each registered customer who made a purchase.

THe company also donated £20,000 towards the total.

Alisa Lakeman-Ford, from St Wilfrid's fundraising department, said: "We are tremendously grateful for the time, energy and money committed by Covers to help us provide our vital services and make such a difference to the lives of local people."

cotton rags by bashing them with a large hammer. Anyone hoping for a quiet afternoon was rudely woken!

Tim explained and showed the effect of watercolour paint on different quality papers.

THe society meets at least monthly during the year, except August, and exhibits in Arundel and Bognor Regis.

THe next meeting will be on November 11. More details from Sue Harrington at Artisan2015@aol.com

TIMEBANKING is bring re-launched in Bognor Regis.

THe way of people sharing skills with others in their community and be rewarded with it by hours and minutes is the subject of a special evening next week.

THe Aldingbourne Trust, which managees the initiative in the town, is hosting the session from 7pm-9pm on Tuesday at its premises of Number 73 in Aldwick Road.

THe evening will be based on a speed dating theme where individuals will be paired up briefly to share what skills they have and what skills they are looking for.

Each discussion will be strictly timed before a bell sounds and individuals move on to the next table.

THe idea is to meet as many people and make as many connections as possible.

Existing timebank members will be welcome as well as anyone who is interested in finding out more. Refreshments will also be available.

Since the trust has taken control of the project, 34 people have joined the timebank in Bognor Regis and more than 350 hours have been exchanged.

Lisa Palmer, the trust's community solutions manager, said: "Timebanking is a great way to meet people and make friends.

"It is about giving and receiving, so everyone benefits.

Everyone's time is equal and everyone can contribute. It's very inclusive.

"THis evening event aims to get timebanking back on track and raise community awareness of a really beneficial community initiative."

For every hour a person gives to the timebank providing a service for another participant, they will receive one time credit. THat can be exchanged when they need something from another member.

THe scheme is free to join and does not affect benefits. THere is no regular commitment, most timebank exchanges are one-offs and provide the support that money often can't buy.

THe exchanges that can happen include gardening, teaching knitting, computer help, budgeting help, lifts to appointments, cake baking, taking items to the tip, car washing or simply having a cup of coffee and a chat.

FATHER CHRISTMAS will again be touring the Bognor Regis area this year.

He has joined with his friends at Bognor Hotham Rotary Club to take his brightly lit Christmas sleigh around the town's streets and larger stores in the weeks leading up to the big day.

Rotary club press officer Brian Clarke said: "Everyone enjoys these colourful outings, pictured above, and the Rotary Club of Bognor Hotham wish to thank the public for their support which enables the club to offer aid and financial help to those in serious need in the local community."

Father Christmas' timetable, weather permitting, is: December 3 - Downview, Felpham, 4.30-7.30pm; December 4 - Rose Green, Aldwick 5.45-8pm; December 6 - Aldwick East, 5.45-8pm; December 7 - Flansham Park, 5.45-8pm; December 8 - Roundle Estate, Felpham, 5.45-8pm; December 9 - B&Q and M&S stores, Shripney Road, daytime; December 10 - Collyer Avenue/Newtown Avenue, 4.30-7.30pm; December 11 Middleton West, 5.45-8pm; December 12 - Aldwick Felds, 5.458pm; December 13 - Glenwood Estate, 5.45-8pm; December 14 - Aldwick West, 5.45-8pm; December 15 - Blakes Mead, Felpham - 5.45-8pm; December 16 - North Bersted, 4.307.30pm; December 18 - B&Q and M&S stores, Shripney Road; December 20 - Bersted Park, 5.45-8pm; December 21, 22 and 23 - Tesco store, Shripney Road, daytime; and December 24 Jordan Brothers, Rose Green, 9am-1pm.

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Call to bring songs to Chalcraft Hall Care Home this Christmas SELFLESS children will have the chance to make Christmas extra special for the residents of Chalcraft Hall Care Home in Bognor Regis this year.

As part of the exciting Post Wonderland campaign, children from around Chichester and Bognor Regis are being invited to help raise holiday spirit by raising their voices.

THe team at Post Newspapers hopes

to see as many as children as possible take part in a carol singing mission to bring traditional Christmas songs to care homes around the area.

THe campaign is being generously sponsored by Regis Renovations who hope it can bring some Christmas magic into care homes in Bognor Regis and Chichester.

Residents from the Chalcraft Hall Care Home are excited to be a part of this scheme.

Sara Whitworth, the home’s new manager, explained what the carols could mean for those in the home.

She said: “We are all so pleased to be a part of this, it’s such a good cause.

“It is so exciting for the residents and will be lovely for them to meet the children taking part.

“THey love music, especially around Christmas-time, and to have it sung live to them will be so special.

“Our residents are so excited for such a unique experience for this year’s Christmas entertainment.”

Chalcraft Hall offers care for people over the age of 65. However, they specialise in caring for dementia patients.

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Since Sara started working at Chalcraft Hall last year, she has witnessed the benefits of this affectionate relationship between both residents and staff. She said: “It’s a really fun-filled place to work.

We’re all like one big family.”

Fun and entertainment are always a consideration at Chalcraft Hall. Twice

a week live music is provided and their caring staff bring quizzes, bingo, dancing, music therapy and much more to residents, who look forward to the different activities.

Now with the promise of music from Post Wonderland choirs, the residents and staff of Chalcraft Hall have something else to look forward to this winter.

Sara said: “THis will make Christmas for them.”

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By Pat Saunders, volunteer at The Novium Museum and Anne Mills from The South Downs Planetarium THE South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre, Chichester, is situated on land that was formerly part of Kingsham Farm, just off the Kingsham Road.

THe farm appears to have been first mentioned in a charter of 930 AD. Much later, it is suggested that Queen Elizabeth 1 may have stayed at the farm and from Elizabethan times we know that it had passed to the Shelly family.

An Act of Parliament in 1781, which enfranchised the farm, allowed it to be sold to Joseph Randell for £5,400 who had been a former tenant of the site.

Records tell us that in 1846, THomas George Habin, a vet in THe Hornet, lived on the site of the old Kingsham Manor Farm.

At some stage, his nephew, Edward T Habin, had purchased it from the Duke of Richmond.

In 1921, West Sussex County Council acquired the farm and the site was used

as a depot for agricultural research and demonstration.

By 1943 it was absorbed into the grounds of the high school and in the great storm of 1987 the remaining barns suffered severe damage.

Meanwhile, THe South Downs Astronomical Society was a thriving group, set up in 1972.

THe society wanted to establish an educational facility to promote astronomy, space and Earth sciences locally.

In 1992, the project began to acquire both funds and a site to build a Planetarium for Chichester.

Sir Patrick Moore CBE, played an active role throughout with his unique support, guidance and enthusiasm.

In 1994, the county council released a plot of land and barn from the old Kingsham Farm site.

In January 1996, the South Downs Planetarium became a registered educational

Sir Patrick Moore CBE played an active role throughout with his unique support, guidance and enthusiasm

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In November 1998, an appeal was launched to raise £250,000 for improvements to the old building at Kingsham Farm as well as for the installation of an internal dome.

THe dome is the unique Star THeatre where images of the night sky, planets, the moon, and galaxies are projected.

Countless activities took place by the original founding team and supporters in order to raise the necessary funds.

After enormous endeavours and fundraising, the new Planetarium began to take shape and the existing building is now part of the re-built barn.

At this time a Minolta Zeiss Star projector, which had recently been retired by the Armagh Planetarium in Northern Ireland, was acquired for the Chichester Planetarium.

In July 2000, Sir Patrick, as patron to the South Downs Planetarium Trust, gave a lecture as part of the Chichester Festivities to help fund the Planetarium.

After many months of complex building, installation and engineering work, the projector was installed and the first displays utilising the internal dome were shown.

THe Planetarium was officially opened in 2001 and was inaugurated by Sir Patrick Moore and the Astronomer Royal, Sir Martin Rees in 2002.

Its Star THeatre seats 96 people. THe chairs, having originally come from a Boeing 747, are fully reclinable to enable the best view of the auditorium’s internal dome.

THe centre has a library, and information technology centre together with a unique

collection of meteorites donated in 2005 by the British and Irish Meteorite Society.

To enable the centre to expand, further fundraising appeals with a target of £80,000 were launched in the early 2000's.

More recent developments have included the new Richard Bunker Lecture Hall as well as new visitor facilities.

THe Planetarium reached its 10th anniversary in July 2011, which was celebrated with an exhibition of astronomical drawings and observations by Sir Patrick Moore, starting with his first drawing of a partial solar eclipse drawn in 1936 when he was just 13.

Sir Patrick played a very significant role in all aspects of the work of the Planetarium.

THe Planetarium regularly hosted a number of celebrations at the Planetarium with Sir Patrick, including his 88th birthday and the remarkable achievement of 50 years of the television programme, The Sky at Night.

Sadly, Sir Patrick died in December 2012, but his unique legacy remains as a part of all the ongoing work of the Planetarium.

THe South Downs Planetarium continues to grow and welcomes over 16,000 visitors of all ages each year. Schools, colleges and the public all have the opportunity to experience and learn about the magic of the night sky, space travel and the wonders of the universe.

It is run by a dedicated and skilled team of volunteers and is recognised as a unique and valuable part of science learning.

THe photographs have been provided by Gavin Myers and Dr Dick Barton, of the South Downs Planetarium.

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Purple and Greens seek four on the PostSport trot after taming Heathens at home BOGNOR RFC will hope to find their sea legs as they cross the Solent looking for their fourth win in a row.

THe Purple and Greens sit third in Hampshire One, just one point off top spot after a 33-21 home win over Fareham Heathens.

It was far from a convincing show for Billy Toone and Lee Balchin's side with a series of defensive errors making the score closer than perhaps it should have been.

THey will be looking to rectify that tomorrow when they visit bottom-side Ventnor in the league (2.30pm).

Bognor started the match against their near neighbours well, flying full back Pat Gains crossing for a score.

THe home side's pack then started to dominate and after a big gain from Number 8 Joshua Burgess, Joshua Riggall comfortably crossed the whitewash for 14-0.

Fareham did come back into it but Burgess released skipper Shane Stevens who touched down to restore the 14-point lead.

But the visitors from across the county boundary began to take advantage of some sloppy defensive play, drawing level after two scores of their own.

It took a little bit of magic from winger Jack Hornibrook to break the deadlock, evading his opposite number to put the Purple and Green five points in front.

THen the diminutive flyer added a second shortly after with fly half Dave Sweeney adding the extras to seal the 33-21 victory.

Toone said after the match: "THere's a lot to work on and we need to improve if we're going to be successful this season." *A benefit dinner takes place tonight (Friday) at Hampshire Avenue to raise money for Paul Curtis.

Last year saw Paul, who joined the club in the 1970s, suffered a life-changing injury as a result of a mountain bike accident.

A fundraising appeal for ÂŁ50,000 is well underway for the former Bishop Luffa pupil who played for Harlequins and England under-19s.

About 150 people will attend tonight's fundraising dinner, including several exEngland internationals such as Micky Skinner, Peter Winterbottom, Mike Teague and Paul Ackford.

THis follows a sponsored cycle ride for Paul in September which took place from the club.

CROSS COUNTRY: Scores of Chichester Runners are set to continue their good start to the season as the Sussex Cross Country League moves on to Bexhill next week. Chi's women's side lead the way in division one after a strong showing at the season opener at Goodwood.

Meanwhile, the men's team led by talisman James Baker lead division two by more than 100 points. Among the record turnout at the Goodwood event, host club Chichester Runners also had their highest for a single event with no less than 92 competitors ranging from under-11s right through to seniors and veterans.

As well as having some high individual placings, the teams featured in the top three in ten of the 14 age categories.

f Bognor secure line-out ball against Fareham

f Full back Pat Gains starts the scoring for the Purple and Greens in the 33-21 victory over the Heathens

Chi must improve for in-form Cornish

f Aaron Davies crashes over for a Blues try

CHICHESTER RFC's super start to the season is set to be put to the test - as they take on tough opponents without one of their key players.

THe Blues face one of their fiercest challenges of the year so far when they welcome a confident London Cornish tomorrow (2.30pm). THe visitors are fifth in London Division One South - two places below Chi - but, like the Oaklands Park team, have won four of their past five.

Scott Ashley's side go into the match without fly half Henry Anscombe as he jets off for a long stay in Australia.

But the remaining Blues will be full of confidence after chalking up their fourth consecutive away win in a mixed performance at Chobham, which resulted in a 39-29 victory.

Club spokesman Roger Gould said: "Chi were well in control in the first half thanks to their dominant forwards and earned their regular try bonus after 32 minutes.

"But it was different after the interval

when the hosts gained their own bonus in a commendable fightback against the odds.

"THe Blues had more driving power to get the tries when it mattered but the backs had an off day and were unable to make deep penetration."

Chi made six changes for the trip to Surrey including a different front row of Kyran Richter, Dane Gingell and Phil Veltom, while young Ben Heber made his debut at full back.

Blues were quick out of the blocks with a forward drive leading to scrum half Harry Seaman pressing down. Further tries from winger Cameron Hopkins, Chris Johnson, flanker Aaron Davies and hooker Gingell put Chi into a 29-10 lead at the break.

But, into the second period, and the home side fought back, outscoring the Blues in the second period. Scores from Davies and Seaman maintained a healthy cushion, though, to secure the 39-29 win. But there's plenty to improve on when the Cornish come visiting.

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DARTS: Gary Blackwood's sterling performance was in vain as THe Legends were edged out by Aldingbourne Mavericks in week three of the Bognor Friday Benevolent Darts League.

Here are the results in full: DIVISION ONE - Newtown Amity 13 Aldwick Legion 7; Aldingbourne Mavericks 12 THe Legends 11; Claremont 8 Friary 'Z' 11; Hunston Hares - bye. MAN OF THE MATCH - Gary Blackwood (Legends) 17 & 24 darts [24.25 av] - 1st leg 72 left in 18 darts; Micky Rowland (Friary 'Z') 21 & 24 darts [22.27 av]; Alex Norgett (Newtown Amity) 18 & 25 darts [23.30 av] 180s Conner O'Hara (Legends) x1; Ben Lubbe (Aldingbourne Mavericks) x1. HIGH OUT SHOTS - Conner O'Hara (Legends) 96; Micky Rowland (Friary 'Z') 88 DIVISION TWO - Royal Oak 13 Richmond 'B' 8; QE2 Galleon 16 Chi Snooker Club 8; Friary 'D' 11 BRSA Ravens 10; Lamb Steyne - bye. MAN OF THE MATCH - Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club) 19 & 25 darts [22.77 av]; Dave Wingate (Friary 'D') 23 & 25 darts [19.24 av]- 2nd leg 2 left in 30 darts; Martin Grainger (Royal Oak) 27 & 28 darts [18.22 av]. HIGH OUT SHOTS Mark H Todd (BRSA Ravens) 94; Richard Pennells (QE2 Galleon) 74 DIVISION THREE - Wheatsheaf 9 Newtown 'C' 12; Richmond Rebels 8 Pagham Cricket Club 14; BRSA Jokers 16 ASC 6; Friary 'C' - bye. MAN OF THE MATCH - Warren Downing (Newtown 'C') 30 & 34 darts [15.66 av]; Lucann Forden (Pagham Cricket Club) 23 & 28 darts [19.65 av]; Joe Osman (BRSA Jokers) 20 & 23 darts [20.25 av] - 1st leg 25 left in 30 darts. HIGH OUT SHOTS - Doreen Hayler (Richmond Rebels) 115; Ian Kewin (Newtown 'C') 100; Joe Osman (BRSA Jokers) 87; Mick Deadman (ASC) 80

SHORT MAT BOWLS: Chichester's Infinity short mat bowls club kicked off the season with a 58-23 victory over Bury-based THe Martlets in the countywide Division One. On mat one, Chris Jeffery, Steve Payne, Chris Page and Richard Jeffery won 348, while on mat two John Simms, Steve Jeffery, Jack Rollings and Charlotte Rollings won 24-11, scoring 11 shots on the last three ends.

Infinity's next league game is on Sunday, November 12, at Bognor Goodwoods. Meanwhile, Infinity will be rolling up every Tuesday at 7.30pm at Boxgrove Village Hall.

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Chi City Ladies vow to 'make things right' after Devon defeat

f Chi equalise against Eastbourne United

Jones aiming for team goals CHICHESTER City sharpshooter Scott Jones has finally found one goal he does not want to net.

After a slow start, the Lillywhites' number nine found his form, firing 12 goals in September to propel the Oaklands Park side up the SCFL Premier table.

But a lean streak has followed - and despite, just once in six matches in October, Chi still sit second in the league.

With a trip to third-place and likely title challengers Haywards Heath tomorrow (3pm) and a league cup match at home to bogey side Newhaven at home on Tuesday (7.45pm), this week will be crucial to City's ambitions this term. But the striker maintains that his focus is on the team rather than breaking any scoring target.

Speaking to the club website, Jones said: "I have no goals as such, I'll just carry on as I go.

Like last year, I didn’t have any goals. I didn’t set myself any targets at all.

"I just play every game as it comes and hope to win - see how it goes, see what happens."

Chi held on to their unbeaten home record and pushed themselves into second place

in the league after a battling 1-1 draw at home to Eastbourne United on Saturday.

After falling behind on the half-hour mark, Chi spurned a number of chances to equalise.

But Tafadzwa 'Fuzz' Kanjanda came on in an inspired second half substitution by manager Miles Rutherford, and levelled with just over ten minutes left.

THat was followed up by a 3-2 win against SCFL Division One Ringmer in the third round of the RUR Cup, Josh Clack Ruben French and Dan Hegarty getting the goals.

THey will need more wins if they are to match last season's third place finish in the SCFL Premier, behind champions Shoreham and tomorrow's opponents, Haywards Heath.

Jones scored more than 30 last campaign. But this year the striker believes it will a lot tougher for Chi to achieve the promotion dream.

He said: "I think this year’s a bit different. Last year you could sort of see the top teams around you and we knew we had some hard ones and we had some easier teams.

"THis year I think there’s going to be a lot of teams up there and it’s going to be tough."

f Scott Jones (l) appeals for a late winner

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CHICHESTER City Ladies striker Cherelle Khassal believes her side will 'learn and move on' after suffering a surprise 3-1 defeat to lower league Plymouth Argyle.

THe Oaklands Park side have adapted to life in the FA Women's Premier League South well after securing promotion last year.

But their nearest challengers last term inflicted a wound on Matt Wright's side, condemning them to a 3-1 defeat in the league cup. Jade Widdows scored the Chi goal on a heavy surface in the Devon countryside.

But Argyle proved clinical in front of goal to dump Wright's charges out of the competition at the first stage.

After the match, Khassal said: "Bad day today.

We learn and we move on. It's frustrating but it's how you come back from this. We go again this week and make things right."

Chi return to league action on Sunday, travelling to West Drayton to play second bottom Queens Park Rangers (2pm). THe hosts have won just one game all term but have a strong pedigree at this level. But Chi, who sit sixth in the 12-team division, will want to build on a solid start to football at a higher level.

f Chi City's Jade Widdows nets at Plymouth Argyle

Returning Simmonds lifts Lions Ne

FOUR goals in two games from Dan Simmonds ensured a welcome return to form for Pagham.

THe Lions have struggled in recent weeks, winning just once in October before Saturday's clash with Eastbourne Town.

But striker Simmonds, who returned to Nyetimber Lane after a spell with Wick and Isthmian South side Shoreham, ensured Pagham came away with a 2-0 victory from a trip to one of the SCFL Premier's form sides.

THat was followed by a 3-2 home win against AFC Uckfield Town in the third round of the

RUR Cup. Two early goals from Simmonds, along with a Joe Kilhams strike, put the Lions three up within 20 minutes. THe visitors fought back but it was not enough to deny Pagham a place in the next round.

Next up for the Lions, who now sit eighth in SCFL Premier, is a home league match against Hassocks tomorrow (3pm). THat is followed by a Sussex Senior Cup clash against Southern Counties East League Premier side Crowborough Athletic on Tuesday under the lights at Nyetimber Lane (7.30pm).

f Pagham defeated AFC Uckfield 3-2 on Tuesday | pic: R Smith

In SCFL Division One, Selsey will be looking to follow up their first league win in nearly two months with another three points at home to title challengers Little Common tomorrow (3pm).

Steve Bailey's side chalked up a 2-0 victory away at Oakwood last weekend, Ryan Chittock and Jake Goulding getting the goals.

THat was the Blues' first victory in the league since the start of September and lifts them to fifth. But they are set for a much sterner test tomorrow when they welcome the league leaders to the High Street Ground.

THat is followed by a trip to SCFL Premier team Haywards Heath Town in the second round of the Sussex Senior Cup on Tuesday (7.45pm).

In SCFL Division Two, Sidlesham will hope to bounce back from their first league defeat of the season away at second bottom Clymping tomorrow (2pm).

Daren Pearce's side suffered a setback last weekend when league leaders Roffey inflicted a 2-1 reverse on them with two second half strikes. THe Sids are now six points behind the top spot in fourth and will be looking to get back on track in the match at Littlehampton's St Flora's Sportsfield tomorrow.

Meanwhile, Bosham suffered their third defeat in a row after a 4-2 loss at Rottingdean Village. THe Robins welcome Cowfold to Walton Lane tomorrow (2pm) eager to return to winning ways.

Pool players rack up national wins in cup BOGNOR'S pool players made a splash on their first appearance on the national stage.

An interleague squad made up of players from across the area travelled to Norfolk and the home of the cue sport to represent Sussex in the national knockout cup.

Bognor arrived in Great Yarmouth in a confident mood after the start of the local world rules league.

THey were drawn in an a group with seasoned teams Cambridge and Accrington, as well as fellow newcomers Bicester B. Bognor got off to a flying start in the group beating Bicester B comfortably 10-3.

THis meant they had to play Accrington, who had beaten Cambridge, with the winners qualifying for the knockout stages.

Again, Bognor didn't disappoint, winning the first section 7-2 before closing out the match 10-5.

In the knockout stages of the last 64 Bognor were drawn against Midlands-based team 'THe Club'.

THey couldn't recapture their early form and were soundly beaten 10-1.

THis was this team's first venture into national level pool and the tournament should stand them in good stead for future tournaments. THe tournament was won by 'Leicester club 147', the home of world snooker champion Mark Selby.

All details for entering the Bognor Regis World Rules League are on the Facebook page Bognor Regis World Rules pool league.

f Bognor's Interleague Pool Team

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f Bognor celebrate Ibra Sekajja's equaliser in Cornwall against Truro | Pic: Tommy McMillan

Rocks ready to reverse league slump at big spenders Braintree Next Game

BRAINTREE TOWN(A) Tomorrow, 3pm

BOGNOR have all the components needed to reverse their league slump at high-flying Braintree Town.

THat's the view of club officials who are confident the Rocks' long search for a league win will end very soon.

Bognor last tasted victory in the National South back in early September - all of 11 matches ago, which means they sit just outside the relegation places on goal difference.

Despite tomorrow's opponents challenging for a swift return to the National League, those at Nyewood Lane believe Jack Pearce's squad is starting to show the quality and physical presence needed to rack up points at this level.

Even with the Essex side sitting fourth in the division, there is a positive mood in the camp, a belief that the poorest run of form since the club was relegated from the Isthmian Premier in 2011 will soon be reversed.

Now competing at step two, everyone at the club will take heart from the display at Truro City last week.

THe White Tigers are set to steal national headlines this weekend when the Cornish outfit play Charlton Athletic in the first round of the FA Cup. But Bognor gave a performance fitting of that famous competition, pressing from the first minute and putting the playoff contenders under real pressure.

After falling behind against the run of play, a strong shot from Ibra Sekajja just before the break secured a point for Pearce's side.

It could have been even more for Bognor as debutant striker Ferdinand Takyi had an effort ruled out for offside with ten minutes remaining.

THe 100 or so Bognor fans who did make the long trip made sure to take time to remember Rocks' supporter Ryan Purvis, who died suddenly last week.

A series of green and white flares were set off in the match with images posted later on social media with the hashtag #PyroForPurvis.

Some of the gloss of that performance in Cornwall came off in midweek when the Rocks were disappointingly defeated in the second round of the Sussex Senior Cup against a strong Crawley Town team.

Bognor proved to be more than a match for the League Two team, who are led by former Champions League winner Harry Kewell.

Ollie Pearce came off the bench to grab a well-taken goal - but it was not enough to prevent a 3-1 loss.

THe Rocks could receive a welcome boost for tomorrow's trip to Essex with skipper Sami ElAbd on the verge of returning from an injury.

THe central defender returned to full training this week.

He will undergo fitness tests prior to the Braintree match before a decision is made.

Rocks' new boys raring to go ROCKS' fans were told it could take a little time. But it finally appears as though the team at Nyewood Lane have put together a squad capable of competing at National South level.

Life back at step two has not been easy for the Bognor faithful, with fans seeing their side go 11 games without a win in the league.

But the Rocks squad has changed a lot since that last victory against Sussex rivals Whitehawk back under the fading summer sun. THree new additions to the squad made an impact on that long road trip to Truro City last weekend.

Ibra Sekajja - a man many Rocks fans will be familiar with after his exploits with long-term nemesis side Dulwich Hamlet - got on the scoresheet with a powerful shot to temporarily tame the White Tigers.

THere was also a solid display from big target man Ferdinand Takyi, who is back in England after a spell in Germany. Word from the Rocks camp is that his physical presence is already having an impact.

Another Truro debutant was 20-year-old left back Archie Edwards, who is on loan from Charlton Athletic, where he is captain of their under-23s. He's described as having a 'fearless mind', something that will come in useful in the coming weeks.

f Rocks new boy Takyi runs at the Truro defence

I START off this week with some bad news personally and that's because it looks as though my shoulder is worse that first thought.

When I injured it back in September, I thought it would be six weeks on the sidelines and by this week I would be back in full training.

But a scan this week showed that I will need an operation, which will mean I will be out for a bit longer than I thought.

It's really frustrating for me as, this week, I was back doing all the fitness training with the rest of the team but I just can't join in the contact sessions.

Despite results not going for us on the pitch,everyone is in good spirits.

We have had a few new additions to the squad and, while I will not say it's a matter of time before we go on a good run, we are playing some nice football and we're all confident the results will come.

Tuesday's night match against Crawley Town was proof of where we are at the moment.

We played some good stuff and if it was not for some naive goalkeeping we would have found ourselves well in the game. Even at 1-0 and 2-0 down we were putting the ball in some good areas showing that we were more than a match for a League Two side.

At times, it was probably some of the best football we have played against what was quite a strong Crawley team.

I was surprised to see them play four or five regulars but I'm not sure they are in a position where they could rest people given, like us, they have a small squad. But it was a good occasion to play on a good surface against a league side.

It was a bit annoying playing them so early in the cup but I think this year we are probably not in a position where a long run would benefit us.

As a player you always want to play in big games in the big grounds and when you

find yourself two games away from THe Amex that's a nice distraction.

But, when we are not doing so well in the league and are out of the FA Cup, the Senior Cup can be seen as a bit of an unwelcome distraction taking focus away from the battle of the league.

Having said that, we do not have too many fixtures coming up and when the team has not won for a long time it becomes something that everyone is constantly thinking about.

We did have a lot of time to dwell on where we are on the trip to Truro on Friday.

It was a long trip down to Cornwall but we did it well, heading down there on the Friday night. THat gave the squad a chance to relax, have a swim in the evening and then all come together to have breakfast in the morning before preparing for the game.

Being honest, Truro is no Wembley. It is a bit of a throwback - the pitch is very undulating and boggy, it is everything that we don't like as a club.

But our warm-up was spot on. We knew no one expected us to get anything and we all thought there was no reason why we couldn't get a point.

Watching from the sidelines, our pressing off the ball was much better. We had 11 people working their socks off to win the ball back and having that breeds a bit of confidence.

I hope there will be more of that tomorrow when we head to Braintree, who have recently been in the National League.

Every week in this division, we know it will not be an easy game.

THey are a good side and a big club who are coming in off the back of a defeat.

We will do what we can though, looking to stabilise the game early on and then, hopefully, kicking on as the match goes on.

Like any game, if we do what we can do best, I do think we can win.

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