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BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk PLANS to regenerate the south of the city have been given the go-ahead despite repeated concerns from the public about congestion caused by the level crossings in the city.

THe Southern Gateway Masterplan is the biggest regeneration project that

Chichester has seen for decades. THis week, it was given the green light by Chichester district councillors.

Councillors debated the issue, with suggestions put forward to look at the viability of building a bridge over the railway line to prevent congestion.

However, cllr Susan Taylor said it wasn't feasible and would cost around £10m.

Martin Winch, from Birdham, spoke at the meeting. He said: "For anyone

living in the Manhood Peninsular and attempting to reach the centre of Chichester, those dreaded flashing lights at the level crossings cause frustration.

"With over 20,000 working days lost each year, local people expected a report which, at the very least, explored the option of closing the crossings."

Richard Hutchinson, also from Birdham, added: "Freeflow proposes not only a road bridge for cars and buses but

also a dedicated pedestrian, cycle and mobility scooter ramped bridge which will provide a positive encouragement for people to use alternative means of transport.

"THe current masterplan proposes that massive congestion will stop people using their cars. THis is not the way to plan cities."

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BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk PEOPLE across the ciy have joined together in a bid to demand action from local councils to combat problems with air pollution.

THe group want funding to be put towards actions to improve the air quality around Stockbridge, Orchard Street or THe Hornet.

THey also want councils to consider putting in more electric car charging posts, encourage people to switch off their engines when stationary and prevent HGVs entering narrow city streets.

And, they say that buses should be upgraded to electric or bio gas in a partnership with Stagecoach and local authorities.

THe campaigners took part in a protest in the city, wearing masks and scarves to raise awareness.

City councillor Sarah Sharp said: "We know that lots of new houses are being planned for Chichester.

"We know that new infrastructure is being planned, too, but there are no actions planned to prevent a major health disaster which could bring the NHS to its knees.

"We need to take preventative action now to stop people dying and keep our residents healthy."

Concerns have been raised about the traffic in Orchard Street, which is often heavy, particularly when there is a market.

Fears are growing that air pollution could leave people in the city and beyond feeling unwell.

Cllr Sharp met with local resident Jackie Cooper who recently moved to Orchard Street and listened to her concerns.

Jackie is a nurse and knows that the health implications are serious.

Cllr Sharp added: “Every day, we read of growing health risks from air pollution.

"THe government has been taken to court three times and has failed to produce a proper plan to safeguard residents and no-one is getting down to work to actually improve matters for residents.

"We are wearing masks and scarves today as a protest – not because we believe wearing masks is the right thing.

"THe masks are a sign that our councils have failed us.

"THey need to sit up and listen and then act.

"For actions to be effective, they do need funding.

"Our councils are keen on everexpanding growth of the area and the measures desperately needed to make travel more sustainable are not being pushed through quickly enough.

"For example, we still don’t have the crossing on Oaklands Way to help people moving into Graylingwell to cross the road when they come into the city.

"We know that planning is not delivering safe routes for people who walk and cycle and growth and development are prioritised at the costs of people’s health.”

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PEOPLE will get the chance to learn more about the Whitehouse Farm development next week.

Members of the project team will be available to discuss the primary infrastructure proposals, answer questions and record feedback from people.

THe Phase 1 outline application for development at Whitehouse Farm received planning permission from Chichester District Council’s planning committee in November last year.

Phase 1 involves the development of up to 750 new homes, together with associated infrastructure, retail, employment and community facilities, a new school and significant

areas of open space and access from Old Broyle Road via a new roundabout.

Linden Homes and Miller Homes are in the process of preparing a series of reserved matters planning applications to provide the details of the Phase 1 development.

More information is available on the project’s dedicated website.

Please visit westofchichester. consultationonline.co.uk Alternatively, members of the local community can also get in touch with the project team via the freephone information line on 080 0 298 7040 or by emailing feedback@consultationonline.co.uk

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BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk STAFF and residents at a city care home were among those supporting this year's BBC Children in Need fundraising appeal.

Marriott House and Lodge Care Home joined in and raised £55 for the charity by wearing either their pyjamas or dressing as their favorite Disney characters for the day.

THe afternoon included a special community bingo event which was attended by residents and visitors, as well as a raffle.

Sarah Harding, head of activities, said: “We’re overwhelmed with the response we had to our dress up day and events held throughout the day.

"We would like to say a huge thank-you to all those who took part. It was great

fun supporting BBC Children in Need and to know that we’ve raised £55 is a fantastic feeling.”

Meanwhile, children at Busy Bees nursery in Chichester took part in a ‘spotacular’-themed celebration.

To kick off the fundraising, staff planned a fun-filled day of spottythemed activities for the nursery on Summersdale Road. Children and staff dressed in spotty clothing and held a cake sale, raising a total of £35.

Nursery manager Shirley Miller, said: “Every child deserves the best start in life. THat’s why we’re helping people who are less fortunate by hosting and participating in fundraising events. It’s great to see the community, from parents to locals, coming together to support a great cause."

Children in Need aims to raise money for disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.

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Quiz in aid of new city group A NEWLY formed group aiming to save a path through the city is arranging a charity quiz.

THe “Friends of Centurion Way” has planned a children’s autumn quiz.

Taking place tomorrow, between 2pm and 4pm, it costs £1 or a donation towards costs that the group is incurring to preserve and enhance the path in the light of the development of White House Farm.

THis is the first of a series of events to raise awareness of the importance of the path to different communities.

It will take place at the bottom end of Centurion Way, near the entrance to Bishop Luffa School and the bridge over the railway.

Small prizes will be handed out to the first five people who return their quiz before 4pm.

THe Friends of the Centurion Way Co-ordinating Group are meeting next Tuesday, November 28, in the Rainbow Inn, Chichester, from 8pm.

Designer John Grimshaw is compiling a Workbook of Designs for the group.

THe group is working on a full dossier of the issues and plans from John Grimshaw, an exhibition of the new designs and a series of activities to raise awareness of the importance of the path.

THe group is aiming to nominate the path as a community asset.

THey will also liaise with the Chichester Access Group regarding disabled access to the path in light of a possible re-routing.

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Triumphant at race awards GOODWOOD Racecourse has won an award for its digital and social media.

THe Digital and Social Media Excellence Award was presented to the racecourse at the Racecourse Association (RCA) Showcase in Newbury – a national event that celebrates the best in class within the racing industry.

Facing strong competition from Sandown Park, Chepstow, Chelmsford City and Arena Racing, Goodwood was given the accolade by judges for its revolutionary racecourse content, which focused on informative videos that helped provide a fitting narrative to the season and had more than 2.8 million views.

As well as taking one award, Goodwood was also given a special commendation in the food and beverage category – alongside Ascot – for the ‘Drunken Botanist’ experience in the Sussex Roof Garden, which opened at the start of the 2017 season.

Frances Everist, head of sports marketing, said: “We wanted to put the customer at the heart of what we do and create a real community online.

"We have some amazing stories to tell and so we decided to put the spotlight on the jockeys, owners, trainers and the huge number of people who create a raceday. I have to give credit to the team who worked so hard over the last six months to achieve this success.”

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Stamp duty axing is 'great news'

BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk PLANS to abolish stamp duty for firsttime buyers have been welcomed in the city.

Chancellor Philip Hammond announced in the Budget this week that first-time buyers would not have to pay stamp duty on any property up to the value of £300,000.

THis amounts to a saving of up to £5,000 for those seeking to buy their first home.

It's part of the government's plan to try to get more young people onto the housing ladder.

Chichester is an expensive part of the country to buy properties and therefore the announcement has been supported

by Clive Janes, from CRJ Lettings, which is based in the city.

He said: "It's great news for first-time buyers and helps balance the fact that the average property in Chichester has risen by £11,534 in the past 12 months.

"Even though the average property price in Chichester is £383,072, the cheapest 26 per cent of all the properties for sale are below £300,000.

"THis means that first-time buyers will not have to pay any stamp duty on a large choice of homes currently on the market.

"THe Chancellor also suggested the first £300,000 of any property purchase up to £500,000 will be exempt from stamp duty, meaning 76 per cent of homes currently on the market in Chichester will benefit from a reduction in the stamp duty bill

for first-time buyers, compared to before the Budget announcement."

Other key announcements include freezing alcohol duty apart from an increase in duty on high strength white ciders, a new railcard offering discounts for people aged up to 30, as well as a promise to fund a pay rise for nurses if one is recommended by an independent panel.

Mr Hammond also promised £1.5bn to "address concerns" about the flagship universal credit scheme, and unveiled lower growth forecasts.

Mr Hammond said: " One of the biggest challenges facing young first-time buyers is the cash required up front.

"We have put £10bn more money into Help to Buy equity loan to help those saving for a deposit. But I want to do more still. I’ve received representations for a temporary stamp duty holiday to first-time buyers.

"But that would only help those ready to purchase now and would offer nothing for the many who will need to save for years.

"So, with effect from today, for all firsttime buyer purchases up to £300,000, I am abolishing stamp duty altogether."

Mr Hammond promised that the Government would deliver 300,000 new homes a year. He pledged £44bn capital investment and measures aimed at getting building projects started.

He said: "Solving the housing challenge takes more than money, it takes planning reform. We will focus on the urban areas where people want to live, building high quality, high density homes."

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Asda donates food in a bid to inspire others in the kitchen A SUPERMARKET has donated fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs to a social enterprise organisation.

Asda Selsey has donated to the Health Champions social enterprise organisation.

Storrington-based Health Champions run ‘Cooking with Confidence’ courses for local people in the Selsey Town Council offices.

Trained cookery leaders teach participants how to cook healthy meals at home from basic ingredients.

THe aim is to improve the health of attendees and their families, while helping them to save money.

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“A healthy and nutritious diet is so important, and we are pleased to have helped support and educate more people to cook fresh and from scratch.”

Denise Kennedy, Health Champions director and registered dietitian, said: “THe team and I would like to say a big thank-you to Asda Selsey for this donation; we had some lovely feedback from our class attendees on meals that they made at home with the ingredients."

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Excitement builds as Queen prepares for visit to the city

BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk THE Queen is to make a special visit to Chichester next week.

Her Majesty is to visit Chichester Festival THeatre during a trip to West Sussex on THursday, November 30.

She will go on to visit the Canine Partners Training Centre, based in Midhurst, where is due to unveil a plaque.

She will be accompanied by the LordLieutenant of West Sussex, Susan Pyper, and the Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Harry Goring, DL. She will be greeted at the theatre by staff, the city's new MP, Gillian Keegan and council leaders.

She will watch a special performance

by Chichester Festival Youth THeatre, including a scene from their forthcoming Christmas production, Beauty and the Beast.

Songs from CFT’s acclaimed production of Fiddler on the Roof will be performed by Omid Djalili, Simbi Akande, Lucinda Lawrence and Rose Shalloo.

After the performance, the Queen will be entertained with lunch in the theatre restaurant, with guests including Dame Patricia Routledge, who first appeared at the theatre in 1969 and is also a Chichester resident.

Her Majesty first visited the theatre

Snap-happy dog wins competition as he enjoys playing at West Wittering AN AUSTRALIAN Labradoodle from Chichester has been crowned the UK's happiest dog on a beach.

Two-year-old Dylan was photographed playing on West Wittering beach and owner Jessica Burns submitted the photo into a competition. Run by the last minute holiday rental provider, Snaptrip.com, the competition received more than 200 entries.

Jessica, a teacher, who lives with her husband, Matt, said: “As West Wittering Beach is so big and as it's just down the road we get to go all the time. Dylan gets so excited as we drive down the

road to get to the beach.

“He is obsessed with chasing the ball and the Witterings gives us so much space. We love this photo because it shows him in his favourite place doing his favourite things, running about and chasing the ball."

Matt Fox, co-founder of Snaptrip.com, said: “We’ve had some absolutely amazing, hilarious and heartwarming entries and whittling them down to a shortlist has been extremely difficult.”

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on July 31, 1962, during its inaugural festival season, when she and HRH THe Duke of Edinburgh attended a charity performance of Uncle Vanya, directed

by Sir Laurence Olivier, the theatre’s first artistic director.

She and the Duke returned in 1964 for a performance of Othello with Laurence Olivier and Maggie Smith.

Rachel Tackley, executive director at the theatre, said: "We are delighted and honoured that Her Majesty THe Queen will be visiting the Festival THeatre during her visit to West Sussex.

"Chichester has been fortunate to have welcomed many royal visitors over the years, but it’s 53 years since the Queen last came to our theatre.

"Our brilliant Youth THeatre will be performing for Her Majesty, alongside Omid Djalili and other members of the Fiddler on the Roof company, and we are all very excited."

Jackie Staunton, Canine Partners’ chairman of trustees, said: “It is such an honour for us to welcome THe Queen to our training centre in West Sussex.

"Our staff and volunteers are incredibly excited for Her Majesty’s visit as are our partners who fortunately for them are on their onsite training course at the time.

It will certainly be a memorable time for them.

“We hope that THe Queen will enjoy meeting everyone on the day and our dogs, too, including one of our super cute and fluffy 11-week-old pups.”

` Two women killed TWO WOMEN have been killed in a serious collision in Chichester.

THey were travelling in a grey Suzuki Grand Vitara along the A286 Stockbridge Road around 9.25pm on Wednesday.

THe vehicle was being driven north and collided with a wall and two parked cars which caused it to overturn. No other vehicles were involved.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: "THe driver, a local woman in her 70s, and her passenger, a local woman in her 60s, were sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

"THe road was closed between the junctions of the A27 and St George's Road until about 2.40am on THursday while emergency services were in attendance."

Police have appealed for anyone who saw what happened to report it online - sussex.police.uk/ rtcappealresponse - or phone 101, quoting Operation Penmark.

` School place date WEST SUSSEX families are being reminded they can apply for next year’s primary school places.

Applications are open until next January 15 for a school place for children due to start primary or infant school or transfer to a junior school in September, 2018.

Children born between September 1, 2013, and August 31, 2014, will be eligible to start school in September 2018. Parents can apply online at westsussex.gov.uk or phoning 03330 142903.

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Daniel Joyce, 25, of no fixed address, initially assaulted a police officer on April 2 in Selsey.

It came after he was arrested to prevent a breach of the peace.

THe officer involved suffered some minor facial injuries after being punched.

Joyce was charged with assaulting an officer during duty and resisting an officer during duty and was given a four-week prison sentence for assault and two weeks for resisting.

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Plan to transform south of the city gets final approval Council leader Cllr Tony Dignum said: "Anyone can see that there might be a plausible case for a bridge, especially as you sit in a queue waiting for the gates to lift.

"Indeed, with the county as highways authority, we appointed specialist transport consultants and the first thing the consultants were asked to look at was the potential to close the level crossings and provide access via a bridge or tunnel."

But Cllr Dignum said consultants found it would not be feasible due to cost, length of the ramps, impact on the environment, and townscape and views of the cathedral and loss of developable land.

He added: "In short, there are so many impacts of the bridge in contradiction to planning policy that a planning application would be most unlikely to succeed. Now is the time to seize the day and support this masterplan and realise an exciting opportunity of unprecedented scale for the district."

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Cllr Dignum said: “THe Southern Gateway is the flagship scheme for the Chichester Vision. THe vision is looking across the next 20 years to see how the city centre can be enhanced, while at the same time protecting our heritage.

“As part of the Chichester Vision, people said they wanted to reduce traffic in the city and create a more diverse evening culture.

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Market moves to a Sunday FOR one week only, Chichester’s Wednesday market will be taking place on a Sunday to make up for a lost day of trading in December.

THe market, which is run by Bray Associates, will run as normal from 9am until 5pm in East Street and North Street on Sunday, November 26.

THe arrangement was agreed

by Chichester District Council in partnership with Chichester City Council and the Chichester BID (Business Improvement District).

As part of the city’s festive celebrations, the Chichester BID organises a nine-day Christmas craft market which takes place in December. It means that the Wednesday market would clash.

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Friday, November 24, 2017

Children help to celebrate a landmark occasion at school

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk SCHOOL children and teachers have been celebrating a special anniversary at their school.

THis year, Edward Bryant School in Bognor Regis is marking its 50th anniversary.

THe school opened on the current site in 1967, when it moved from its original site in Lyon Street.

It was named in honour of a local councillor.

THe original headteacher was Mr Archer and since then there have been only three others in 50 years - Mr Mervyn Batty, Mrs Cathy Williams and the current headteacher, Mr Richard Waddington.

When the school opened, there were only 210 children in seven classes.

Now, the school has nearly 600 children in 20 classes and next year their capacity of 630 children will be reached in 21 classes.

THe children have really enjoyed finding out about the history of the school during the celebrations.

Tia Partridge, nine, said: “We found out loads of interesting facts, including finding out about the big old bell that we have in our school.

"It used to be rung to tell people it was the start of lessons.”

Eight-year-old Belle Bailey, who is

related to Edward Bryant, said: “It’s exciting to be related to the person who our school is named after.

"He was my great grandma’s cousin and his wife, Winifred, opened the school."

THe school is celebrating its big birthday with various activities throughout the

year.

Headteacher Richard Waddington said there had been lots of enjoyable celebrations.

"We started off by inviting Mark Boyt from Sussex By Air to come and take a photo of the whole school standing in the shape of a 50," he said.

f School children and teachers at Edward Bryant mark out '50'

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Rights of way views sought PEOPLE’S opinions are being sought on West Sussex County Council’s draft Rights of Way Management Plan for the next 10 years. THe council is encouraging anyone with an interest in accessing the countryside to express their views.

Deborah Urquhart, cabinet member for the environment, said: “We want to hear people’s opinions, whether they are someone who simply enjoys rural walks, or are a landowner or another stakeholder.

"All responses will be considered and the document will be amended as appropriate before publication in 2018.”

THe council manages more than 4,000km, or 2,500 miles, of public rights of way, such as footpaths, bridleways and byways.

THe draft plan sets out its approach to managing the network, as well as signposting how improvements can be achieved over the next 10 years.

THe council’s vision for public rights of way is “to enable people to enjoy the countryside on foot, by bicycle and by horse, for health, recreation and to access services, while recognising the need to balance this with the interests of those who live and work in the countryside and the management of special landscapes”.

You can take part in the consultation by visiting haveyoursay.westsussex.gov. uk/highways-and-transport/rowmp THe closing date is Wednesday, January 31.

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Get free entry to city gallery PEOPLE can gain free entry to Pallant House Gallery to celebrate Giving Tuesday.

THe gallery is offering free entry to the first 100 visitors next Tuesday, November 28.

It's part of the international day which promotes doing good things for charity.

Visitors will be able to enjoy the major new exhibition on Jewish artist David Bomberg, who is now recognised as one of 20th century Britain’s leading artists.

THere is also a chance to see rarely seen sketches by Dame Paula Rego and works

by Pablo Picasso, Paul Nash and many more, which were recently given to the gallery by the architect, Peter Collymore.

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Elaine Bentley, head of development at Pallant House Gallery, said: “As a charity, we rely on our supporters and visitors’ generosity but this year we would like to give back.

"We have a tremendous amount of support from our audiences and we are delighted to have the chance to show our appreciation by offering free entry to the first 100 visitors this Giving Tuesday.

"We have some wonderful exhibitions currently on show, which we couldn’t have put together without the generous donations of our supporters. Support for Pallant House Gallery never goes unnoticed or unrewarded and this is just one of things we can do to show our appreciation.”

Giving Tuesday began in 2012 in the USA as a response to the consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday and came to the UK in 2014.

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When I set-up CRJ Lettings I did so because I felt I could do a better job of serving Chichester’s landlords and tenants.

I didn’t aim to be the biggest letting agent. Instead, I wanted to be the best letting agent, focusing solely on Chichester’s rental market.

I aimed for quality over quantity; working with discerning landlords who appreciate a more personal level of service (and yet at a fair and transparent price).

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Carers urged to seek help PEOPLE looking after a family member or friend are being encouraged by West Sussex County Council to come forward for support as part of Carers Rights Day. An unpaid carer may be caring for someone with an illness, frailty, disability, or drug or alcohol dependency.

One in 10 are carers but many do not see themselves as such and often miss out on services, support and benefits.

Carers Rights Day, taking place today, aims to raise awareness of carers in the community and inform them of their rights.

Carer Hannah Jilett said: “After mum had her accident I didn’t know what to do or who to turn to.

I needed help, even if it was just someone to talk to.

“So having Carers Support there and speaking to other people my age that were carers as well in similar situations was great.”

Carers Support West Sussex provides practical information and emotional support to carers living in West Sussex.

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Friday, November 24, 2017

Warning over romance fraud THE victim of an online scam known as 'romance fraud' has spoken out in a bid to raise awareness and warn others of the dangers.

THe West Sussex woman, who has asked to remain anonymous, lost £108,000 in a matter of months.

THe 74-year-old, who had been recently widowed, was approached on Facebook in December last year by someone claiming to have been a childhood friend.

As their online relationship deepened and they messaged for several hours a day, he began to ask for cash supposedly to help him release money owed to him through his work in the oil industry.

“I felt that he was a friend and that he needed help,” said the woman, who even re-mortgaged her house in a bid to satisfy the fraudster’s demands.

“I have never had any problems with money, not that money has been easy, but I have always paid my way. I thought it was a friend and that I was helping him.

“I had never heard of online scams like this – I had heard about letters through the letterbox or through telephone calls but it never occurred to me that he would be a fraudster. It was somebody I thought I knew.

"I never asked questions; it didn’t enter my head. I am an upfront person and I feel that everybody else should be.”

THe fraud was uncovered when Halifax staff alerted Sussex Police thanks to the new Banking Protocol introduced in Sussex in June, which sees bank staff trained to spot signs that a customer may be withdrawing cash to give to a scammer.

“Now, when I think about it, it was like a drug addiction – even at the stage when

the police and my family got involved, I was still trying to prove that they were wrong and I was right.

“I have been stupid enough to think that I was helping somebody that needed help. Losing that money means that I won’t be able to do the things that I would normally do for my children or my grandchildren but I have to live with my mistake.”

Since March, she has been given assistance by Lisa Mills, one of the case workers funded by Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne through Victim Support.

Lisa has helped her to contact her creditors to take control of her finances and also to seek help through Citizens’ Advice.

“If it hadn’t been for Lisa, I would still be worrying and wondering what to do,” she adds. “She has given me the confidence to do things like get on the phone to the credit card companies.”

In December, Sussex PCC Katy Bourne funded two case workers through Victim Support to work with vulnerable victims who have been systematically targeted by criminals.

In their first six months, the two case workers worked on 244 cases and spent 208 hours face-to-face with victims.

Mrs Bourne said: “I'm very proud that the case workers have achieved so much - as we can see from this woman’s story, they offer invaluable emotional support as well as practical advice to some of our most vulnerable residents.

“It is encouraging to see responsible financial institutions collaborating with police and other agencies to keep customers safe, although the constantly adapting nature of cyber-fraud means we need to consistently raise awareness."

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Tonnes of tins feed children HUNDREDS of meals have been collected by Bognor Regis students to ensure children are fed this Christmas.

THe rights respecting ambassadors at THe Regis School led the collection of 2,719kg of food for the town’s Foodbank.

THey sorted the tins of meat, pasta, rice pudding and fruit and delivered them to the foodbank to ensure it has plenty of supplies heading into the festive season.

THe students and their teachers contributed 1,260kg and also arranged for further food from Southway, Edward

Bryant and Nyewood Junior schools and Felpham Community College.

One of the ambassadors, Megan Bryant-Lawson, 12, said: “THere are so many families in Bognor Regis that have not got enough money to buy food for their families. We are collecting food to defeat the problem.”

THe annual collection, pictured below, took place at the Westloats Lane school last Friday for at least the fifth year.

THe drive to donate tins to the Foodbank came from publicity which

f Nyewood Junior School's donation stated how the help points around the country had run low during the summer as parents turned to them for help in the absence of free school meals.

Helen Ablett, personal assistant to assistant principal Caroline Saunders, said: “THe ambassadors came up with the idea to donate the food to the Foodbank.

THey did not think there should be children who are in need of food.

“THey have shown a real sense of community and a real awareness of how a small action can have a big consequence.

"THey have also worked together and made a real effort to help others.”

Another of the school’s ambassadors, Phoebe Reeves, 12, said: “We all want to help people who do not have enough food. We realise how fortunate we are and how unfortunate they are.

“We want to help as much as we can and, possibly, save lives.”

Holly Carter, 12, a fellow ambassador,

said: “It feels good that people who do not have enough food will be able to be helped by the Foodbank thanks to the work we have done.

“A can of beans might not mean much to us but it will mean a lot to those who don’t have enough food.”

Sue White, a joint co-ordinator for the Foodbank, said the donated food would make a big difference to the some 200 people who sought its help monthly.

“It’s amazing that the students thought of us. It is really, really touching that they thought of children who could go without food.

“We cleared some space for the tins they delivered and it’s has come at a very good time. We are expecting demand to go up even more when universal credit is fully introduced next April.”

THe Regis School donated its food collection to Stonepillow in 2017. Some money and food was also being given to the homeless charity this year.

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` Extra time sought MORE time is wanted by the group behind plans to protect Pagham from flooding.

THe Pagham Flood Defence Community Interest Company wants to change a condition of its planning permission for the work to remove a restriction that it must be started within six months of the approval.

Permission was granted by Arun on June 27, which means just a month remains.

But, as reported earlier this month, work cannot begin because conditions on the beach have since changed.

Geoff Barter, of the CIC, has asked Arun to change the wording of the approval to 'no development shall commence unless and until approved by the local authority'.

THe work - likely to cost a sixfigure sum - is needed after the growth of the Church Norton Spit offshore created strong tides which have eroded sections of the beach.

` Tree plantings FOUR trees are being planted in Bognor Regis next week.

A wild cherry is being put into the Hotham Park conservation area at 1.15pm on Monday after Bognor Regis Town Council was awarded one of the 800 trees from THe Woodland Trust to mark the 800th anniversary of the first Tree Charter.

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Awards highlight the town's top companies CELEBRATION was in the air for members of the business community in Bognor Regis.

THe district’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry presented awards to the town's most outstanding individual and company this year.

For the first time, the Bognor Regis Chamber of Commerce and Industry awards were presented on the same night as the Arun Business Partnership awards at an exciting event held at Butlin's.

THe decision to present both sets of recognition was inspired by the closeknit nature of the business community in Bognor Regis.

Miriam Nicholls, business development manager at the Arun District Council, said: "We thought it was really

important to include the chamber awards with these as they are part of the business community.

"Hopefully, this can become a regular part of the Arun Business Partnership awards evening. It makes sense to put them together."

Alongside the 19 Arun Business Partnership awards given out on the evening were two Chamber of Commerce and Industry awards.

Adam Cunard, managing director of the Picturedrome Electric THeatre Company Ltd, which runs the Picturedrome Cinema in Canada Grove, was awarded the Britten Trophy.

THe cup has been handed out every year since 1952 for a person considered to have made the greatest business contribution to the town.

Mr Cunard, pictured left, who is also Editor-in -Chief of Post Newspapers, expressed his passion for Bognor Regis.

He said: "I grew up in this town and I love it. I love the cinema.

"I'm really just doing what I love and they say if you love your job then you'll never work a day in your life.

"I love the community, I love the town and hopefully I'll go on for many years doing what I do."

He praised the event's organisers and customers of the cinema.

"THank you, Miriam, for this evening and thank you everyone for your support and all the support that everyone in this room who uses our facilities and has supported us over the years," he said.

Also rewarded for their work was Cryolab Ltd. THey took home the Chamber Award trophy having been considered to have made the greatest contribution to the good of Bognor Regis.

THe laboratory, based in Station Road, provides IVF laboratories across the UK and Ireland with cryogenic equipment, accessories and services.

Paul Hague, who founded the company in 2006, was pleased to collect the award.

He said: "I think it's very heartwarming that we should receive this award. Not many members of the public know who we are and what we do."

His colleague, Laura Denby, agreed.

"It's amazing to be here and to be recognised in this way.

"It's really nice that the chamber have decided to award such a unique business," she said.

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f Business people from around Arun gathered for the evening

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Art on offer for festive trail A CHRISTMAS Coastal Art Trail will run over the three days in Aldwick and Pagham next month.

THe creations from the artists range from specialist jewellery, glass, painting, ceramics, sculptures, mono-prints and photography.

Artists include local residents; Jan Slough, Liz Gordon, Jane Fowler, Su Cloud, Collette Batho, Lucy Tolcher and Stephen Lee. Collette said: "Su Cloud took the initiative to put the Christmas Coastal Art Trail together.

"Su and I have both participated in the Chichester Art Trail for many years. Su suggested to me during the summer that it might be a good idea to put a small trail together for Christmas.

"Su contacted the artists that she knew from the Chichester Art Trail brochure were

local to us and invited us to meet together on October 17. We quickly agreed the dates and took on the tasks of making it happen.

"We intend to do this again next year and we would welcome other artists in this area if they would like to join."

Su added: "I've always loved Christmas, looking to find that unique personal gift for my family. I'm creating lots of new pieces for THe Coastal Christmas Art Trail and there will be a warm welcome to all who visit. Hopefully, it will become a regular event."

Work will be for sale at every venue and mulled wine and mince pies on the first day.

THe studios will be open 11am - 4pm from December 1, to December-3.

For more information, including locations for the trail, please call 01243 837556.

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` Sponsored swim TWO Bognor Regis cousins are training for a sponsored swim in aid of a mental health charity.

Joee Nash and Nathan Hall have begun a 12-week fitness drive ready for their 5km fundraiser for the CAPITAL Project Trust.

THey hope to raise at least ÂŁ1,000 to help the Bognor Regis-based charity in Sudley Road. It is unique in the county, being run by and for people who experience mental health issues.

Joee and Nathan have both experienced mental distress. Joee said: "I went through many really dark months. But, now things have improved, I want to give something back as well as gaining invaluable experience of how to fundraise. We are really hopeful of a good result from this swim."

THeir swim will take place on January 28 at the Arun Leisure Centre in Felpham.

THey are being supported by Cinderella's Laundry, Freedom Leisure and Legends Health and Fitness, with sponsor forms available for customers to sign.

CAPITAL chief executive Clare Ockwell said: "CAPITAL is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

"It offers training and mutual peer support to over 300 people living in the community across the county as well as offering peer support to more than 1,000 hospital inpatients each year."

` Dog centre plans

f Collette Batho making her jewellery

f Su Cloud creates sculptures and ceramics

A CANINE dog care facility is proposed for Bognor Regis. Ken Dobson has applied for a change of use from Arun District Council to open the business in an industrial unit in Christie Place. It will offer grooming, canine training courses and overnight stays.

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Enterprising students are in good company f Salaries and taxes were explained to students

Pupils find out all about finances TAX BILLS paid by the rich and famous were studied by Felpham pupils.

THe amount levied by the government was a key part of the work in personal finance undertaken by the 180 business and maths pupils in Year 10 at Felpham Community College.

THey worked in groups with advisors from Legal & General to have the important subject explained.

One of those involved, Jamie Denman, said: "We had to match some newspaper articles to salaries in one of the activities. It made you realise the huge difference between what people in this country

SETTING up small companies has helped to put Felpham students in good shape for the world of work.

THe Year 10 Felpham Community College pupils were required to create firms which made paper shapes for sale.

THey had to apply for a loan to buy materials and equipment and had an allocated time to sell as many shapes as possible in the Young Enterprise event.

THe company with most sales and highest amount of virtual money in the bank - after they had paid back their loan with interest - won the competition.

One of them, Madison Wood-Field, 14,

earn. Learning about taxes, the importance of them and how much they are was really interesting.

"I voted that taxes should stay the same as, although they are annoying, we need them to contribute to running the country properly."

Paul Darbyshire, the college's curriculum leader business and vocational studies, said: "THis event provided an outstanding opportunity for our students to gain an insight into taxation, budgeting and personal finance.

"THese are essential life skills that all young people should be taught.

"THis initiative builds upon the work students cover within the curriculum at the college."

said: "I was the negotiator for the group and we won.

"It was great motivating the team to make decent shapes and then to barter for a good price with the shop.

"THey were quite strict and turned down some of our shapes under quality control. THey also short-changed us to teach us about checking our change and prices. It was a really good workshop.

We were also given advice on CVs and applying for jobs and interviews.

"I want to get a Saturday job as soon as I'm 16 for extra money so this will be helpful. I want to train as a doctor after

school."

Activities undertaken by students included looking at the skills and attributes required for a successful job, preparing for an interview and managing credit and debit.

College careers co-ordinator Gill Woodman said: "THis workshop gave students guidance on a number of life skills. It was good to see them problemsolving and working together.

"I hope they all went away feeling they had developed skills they could use in the future when applying for jobs and in jobs when they get them."

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If you haven't heard, there's been a murder on a flashy train in snowy Europe but finicky and brilliant master detective Hercule Poirot has everything under control in Murder on the Orient Express. Kenneth Branagh does the admirable police work as the detailed Poirot (complete with exotic moustache), and as director moving key players around the train including Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Judi Dench, Daisy Ridley, Penelope Cruz and Willem Dafoe. Jump on board for a stylish, suspenseful, thrilling Agatha Christie ride.

THe 25th French Film Festival continues its sparkling offerings with 150 Milligrams telling the tale of a dedicated nurse’s crusade against a huge pharmaceutical company; Félicité, following a single mother who makes a living from singing in a nightclub after a terrible accident; Barbara, the story of a French icon singer directed by celebrated actor Matthieu Amalric; François Ozon’s erotic thriller, THe Double Lover; Palme D’Or winner Laurent Cantet (THe Class) returning with THe Workshop. Michel Hazanavicius (THe Oscar-winning THe Artist director) returns in fine form

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with Redoubtable, a stylish comedy. Manon des Sources, starring Daniel Auteuil, continues the famed Marcel Pagnol story of revenge when Jean de Florette’s beautiful daughter becomes an adult. Gauguin – Voyage de Tahiti takes the artist on self-imposed exile to the Pacific looking to rediscover himself and his paintings as a free, wild man far from the moral, political and aesthetic codes of Europe. Rodin, famed sculptor played by Vincent Lindon, at last receives his first state commission in 1880, a sculptural group work which preceded THe Kiss and THe THinker. Art lovers are treated too to David Hockney at the Royal Academy (25 Nov).

THe loved Italian Roberto Rossellini classic, Roman, Open City, charts the events before the Nazi occupation and resistance in the eternal city. Performances this week: THe Taming of the Shrew (Bolshoi Ballet, 26 Nov); Oscar Wilde’s A Woman of No Importance live from London’s Vaudeville THeatre (28 Nov) starring Anne Reid. www.chichestercinema.org Plush new reservable seats. Bar. Box office: 01243 786650. Chichester Cinema at New Park, New Park Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7XY.

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LISTINGS: Fri 24 Nov 12:45 Manon des Sources (PG) 113m 15:30 Murder on the Orient Express (12A) 115m 18:00 Félicité (15) 123m 18:30 Rome, Open City (15) 103m - Studio 20:45 Murder on the Orient Express Sat 25 Nov 13:00 Murder on the Orient Express 15:45 David Hockney at the Royal Academy (Exhibition) 85m 18:00 The Double Lover (15) 107m 20:45 Murder on the Orient Express Sun 26 Nov 13:00 Murder on the Orient Express 15:30 The Taming of the Shrew (Bolshoi Recorded Live) 125m inc Interval 18:00 Murder on the Orient Express 20:30 Gauguin (15) 102m Mon 27 Nov 13:15 Murder on the Orient Express 15:45 The Double Lover 18:15 Murder on the Orient Express 20:45 The Workshop (15) 113m Tue 28 Nov 12:00 Murder on the Orient Express 14:15 The Workshop 16:45 Murder on the Orient Express 19:15 A Woman of No Importance (Oscar Wilde Season Live) 150m Wed 29 Nov 13:15 Gauguin 15:45 Murder on the Orient Express 18:15 Barbara (15) 97m 20:30 Murder on the Orient Express Thu 30 Nov 12:45 Redoubtable (PG) 107m 15:15 Murder on the Orient Express 18:00 Rodin (15) 119m 20:30 Murder on the Orient Express

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To promote your event email Fiona Callingham at: entertainment@sussexpost.co.uk or phone: 01243 908506 The D-Day Darlings

Songs That Won the War with the D-Day Darlings December 2 Porstmouth Guildhall 0844 847 2362 www.portsmouthguildhall.org.uk RELIVE the good old days of wartime Britain as the delightful D-Day Darlings take you on a musical journey back to the heart of the 1940s featuring songs by THe Andrews Sisters, Vera Lynn, Gracie Fields and many others.

With a series of authentic costumes, complemented by a backdrop of original film footage of life and events from the era, a story is told which depicts the courage and community spirit that kept our nation strong.

Expect to hear classic songs such

Tree Dressing December 3 Weald and Downland Living Museum office@wealddown.co.uk 01243 811363 www.wealddown.co.uk BASED on an ancient custom celebrating the life-giving properties of trees, the Weald and Downland Tree Dressing is an annual event not to be missed.

Visitors are invited to make a lantern during their visit, which is then lit for a procession around the museum’s downland site during the afternoon.

Younger visitors are well catered for, with headdress making, crafts and storytelling.

THe lantern procession culminates at

as We'll Meet Again, Now is the Hour, Pack Up Your Troubles, Apple Tree, In the Mood, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Chattanooga Choo Choo and many more.

THe D-Day Darlings have become well renowned for their exceptional performances and dedication to authenticity.

With Dame Vera Lynn and THe Royal British Legion backing them, the group raise thousands of pounds each year to help the RBL continue with their invaluable welfare work, and proceeds from this show will also contribute.

THis is a show which will have you waving your flags and singing along while taking you on a trip down memory lane.

Tickets cost £18.92.

"Bring along your Union flags and best voices to relive some classic wartime hits."

Santa will be bringing presents for all the children

two aspen trees near the museum’s market square, where the lanterns are hung, making a spectacular display of colour and light to brighten the winter afternoon.

THe day’s finale takes place as darkness falls, with a spiral dance around the trees, which glow with hundreds of lanterns, making it a truly special sight to see.

THe museum is open from 10.30am until 4pm with the tree dressing activities beginning at 12.30pm.

THe lantern procession starts at 3.45pm and closes the day.

Winter warmers will be on offer and include mulled cider, mulled apple juice and spiced biscuits.

Regular museum admission prices apply.

Santa's Christmas Wish December 1 Alexandra Theatre, Bognor Regis 01243 861010 www.alexandratheatre.co.uk

"Try something unique this winter with the magical Tree Dressing at the Weald and Downland."

"Help Mrs Claus find Santa in this fun-filled show followed by a meet and greet with the man himself."

The annual Tree Dressing event

CHRISTMAS is a season of joy, love and sharing, a time when Santa delivers presents all over the world… but what would Santa himself like for Christmas?

Dasher the Reindeer has an idea, Pompom the Penguin thinks he knows.

Or maybe Snowy the Snowman has the answer?

Mrs Claus needs all their help – and yours – to find out!

Join a fun, festive, musical adventure to give Santa the very best Christmas, then

meet him at his home in the North Pole!

THere, every child will receive a special present from Father Christmas in the popular meet, greet and treat, after the most Christmassy Christmas show ever!

Songs include festive favourites Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Jingle Bells, THe Twelve Days Of Christmas and many more!

Santa’s Christmas Wish is a festive, songfilled, interactive family show particularly suitable for two-seven year olds.

THe show lasts 40 minutes and will be followed by a special meet, greet and treat with Father Christmas himself.

Tickets cost £9.75, discounts are available for families of four.

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November 30-December 2 The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, Havant 023 9247 2700 www.thespring.co.uk IF YOU'RE searching for a show that's equal parts music hall and festive favourites then Havant Light Opera have the production for you.

For the first half of their show the company will explore songs from the music hall.

THese classic songs include I'll be Your Sweetheart, My old man, Down the Strand, Old Bull and Bush, A Nightingale

Sang, I Want To Be a Prima Donna, and I'm Henry the Eighth.

All this interspersed with the usual music hall patter and some magic tricks.

THis will be followed by the second half consisting mainly of traditional Christmas carols with audience participation to get everyone in the mood for the festive season.

Next year will be the amateur group's 40th anniversary, something the cast are extremely proud of.

THey aim to continue to thrive and share their enthusiasm and passion with every audience member who joins them for their shows.

Tickets are priced at £10 for adults and £5 for children.

"This show celebrates some of the most beloved tunes from the music hall as well as the chance to sing along to plenty of Christmas carols."

Actress Emily Rose Smith

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs December 5-January 1 Kings Theatre, Portsmouth boxoffice@kingsportsmouth.co.uk 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk IT'S PANTOMIME season once again... oh yes it is!

And we can ask the Magic Mirror which is the fairest pantomime in the land?

Why, Snow White of course!

So join the talented cast and crew of New Pantomime Productions for traditional family pantomime fun.

Meet the beloved pantomime characters of Snow White, her charming Prince, the Wicked Queen and seven

dependable dwarfs.

All these wonderful characters are accompanied by lavish sets, wonderful costumes, a surprise or two and all the cheers, jokes and jeers you would expect.

Starring a host of famous names including Melinda Messenger as Fairy Sparkle, Anita Harris as Queen Malevola, Marcus Patrick as THe Huntsman, Simon Grant as Muddles, Jack Edwards as Sarah Spoilit, Hannah Lowther as Snow White and Jordan Adams as Prince Valentine, you will not want to miss this Christmas treat for all the family!

Tickets start at £18. Discounted rates are available for groups of over 20 and special rates for schools are also available.

"Bring your best boos and cheers to this fun and traditional family pantomime."

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December 7 St John's Chapel, Chichester 01243 775888 www.thenovium.org/boxoffice

"Organisers behind the anticipated Festival of Chichester have put together this exciting festive programme."

A SPECIAL seasonal treat of words, music and complimentary mince pies is heading to Chichester way when the Festive Jazz Café takes off in the atmospheric setting of historic St John's Chapel.

Headline guest is Gareth Williams, actor and singer. Gareth has appeared extensively in film, TV and stage, including roles with the English Shakespeare Company. Gareth will be performing seasonal readings from Dickens and other favourite writers.

THere's mellow jazz from the eight-piece Sussex jazz band, Jazz Smugglers. Expect Gershwin, Cole Porter and all your favourite jazz standards from them and singer Maria.

THey will be joined by Sussex poet James Simpson will be reading some of his recent inspiring poetry.

Also performing is Emily Rose Smith, whose credits include Goblin Market for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sydmonton festival, Canaries Sometimes Sing (London and Antibes), Dr Faustus with Sam West and Chekhov in the Festival of Chichester.

THis is set to be an evening of exceptional music, literature and drama.

Tickets cost £12, £10 for students and are available from the website above or from the Novium Museum.

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Ways to 'beet' the winter blues with colourful veg

I AM not the biggest fan of this time of year. Yes, I like the cold crisp sunny days (when we get them) and the leaves falling from the trees can look beautiful.

But the dark nights? No! THat I do not like! It shortens the day, leaves fewer hours for daylight exercise and makes you feel like as if it is really late when you are drawing the curtains at 5.30pm!

We have to be clever. We can use food to make us feel better, and I am not talking about Prosecco and chocolate!

Scientific studies have shown that the more colourful a food, the more nutritious it tends to be.

Very few foods come more colourful and bold than

beetroot.

It may seem obvious to many, but there is a direct link between what we put into our bodies (or tummy’s) and the way our brain, body and hormones are affected throughout the day.

THere are two hormones, dopamine and serotonin, which make us feel great and give us a natural high.

Levels of these two hormones increase when we smile, exercise and have sex. Levels are often low when we suffer depression, are in pain or when your liver is not functioning well.

Betaine in beetroot increases the levels of these hormones in the body, not through artificially

boosting them, but by naturally improving liver detoxification and providing the natural building blocks necessary to produce these hormones.

As well as more “happy hormones”, other benefits of betaine include increased bile flow, improved digestion (especially in betaine hydrochloride form) and fewer aches and pains.

Even the medical establishment is now starting to see the benefits of betaine. Supplementation is often being prescribed over traditional anti-depressants.

THis is great since it will reduce the risk of serious side effects associated with pharmaceutical drugs, reduce dependence and addiction to drugs and help educate people there are natural and sustainable ways to achieve optimum physical and emotional health through a move toward a more wholesome diet.

Beetroot has been used for thousands of years to help alleviate various health conditions including: • High cholesterol • High blood pressure • Cancer • Liver/Gallbladder conditions • Depression Beetroot is a good source of iron and folate (naturally occurring folic acid). It also contains nitrates, betaine, magnesium and other antioxidants (notably betacyanin).

Beetroots are best enjoyed raw and uncooked as cooking may destroy most of its nutrients. You can add them in salads or just juice them up.

Beetroots are one of the healthiest vegetables you can juice, undoubtedly. A glass or two helps in giving you all the vitamins and minerals in a concentrated form. If your mixture is too thick, you can add some water to balance the consistency.

Also, remember that plain beetroot juice may contain oxalic acid and therefore it is good to blend it with other fruits or vegetables. THis will also help in adding additional flavour and nutrition.

For instance, beetroots and carrots make a fabulous flavour. Other fruits that go well with beetroot could be oranges and pineapple that add a nice tang while complementing the sweet flavour of beets or perhaps some papaya for depth and to add body to your drink.

However you consume them, this colourful root vegetable is going to do you a whole heap of good and it could just lift your winter blues too!

Denise Kelly is a passionate and motivated 'health expert/nutritionist'. Her company is called DK - The Wellbeing company and represents all things health and fitness.

Denise also runs a juice company 'Juice It' that makes and delivers healthy juices and smoothies. She is involved with motivational talks, conferences and corporate events regarding health all over the world and believes that knowledge is power and, ultimately, health is your only wealth!

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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.

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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.”

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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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Owned by husband and wife Mr and Mrs Petrie, Summerley Care Home specialises in dementia care and is a residential home for patients with all levels of dementia.

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Rooms at the home are often in high demand and quite often they are all occupied. To help with this, recently, the home saw major refurbishments taking place with three rooms built to provide accommodation for more residents. Two of these rooms are currently available and have yet to be lived in.

The Home caters for up to 19 The well-being and happiness of the in patients is really and the priority at elderly frail residents pleasant Summerley, though. With a packed activity programme including comfortable surroundings, all of the gardening, films and creative workshops, there’s something for everyone at the home. bedrooms are ensuite there is aevery day to They and hold two activities For those who are still partially ensure everyone is having as much fun as possible.

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Summerley's location also provides opportunities for more activities for the residents. Every week they take a trip to the beach, weather permitting, and they are involved with trips out and about whether to the shops or to church. At Christmas, they make sure everyone has the chance to go to the local pantomime.

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Part of what makes Summerly unique is the fact it is family-run. Family is therefore an important aspect of life at Summerley with the residents frequently visited by their relatives and loved ones - and this can also include beloved pets.

It’s not unusual for furry friends to pay the residents a visit, and there is also the option of having the pets live with them in the home. It’s these small details that help Summerley Care Home to achieve a friendly, welcoming atmosphere that sets them apart from other care homes.

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Get on your Marks for some good value wines Martin Lury Our very own bon vivant gets to grips with all the best buys martin.lury@me.com CARPE diem is a motto dear to my heart and as soon as I ascertained that M&S were offering 25 per cent off six bottles or more, I wended my way to Chichester to avail myself of said offer.

It is, on these occasions, opportune to procure bottles one normally resists owing to due parsimony and the bottle prices quoted herewith assume they are at least one of six purchased to trigger the reduction.

French wines being invariably quite expensive, I decided to focus exclusively on Gallic ones in order to maximise my savings and began with a 2016 Sauvignon Blanc Domaine Jacky Marteau from its Touraine heartland. For an offer price of £7.50 I was intrigued to try a traditional French Sauvignon Blanc and was pleasantly surprised at the quality of this wine bursting with good citrus flavours.

Round, flavoursome, good minerality and consistency and with a hint of creaminess, this wine is produced from grapes grown on the premium left bank of the River Cher and is soft and supple in the mouth and should not remotely disappoint.

My next selection is almost counter intuitive on my part, as I am fully aware of the Chablis hierarchy ranging from Grand Cru, Premier Cru, Chablis and Petit Chablis in descending order.

THis hierarchy is topographical in nature depending on the type of soil and the location with aspect and slope major factors as principally the steeper and more south - facing the slope, the riper and higher quality the grapes will be.

Burgundy is subject to harsh winters and therefore the amount of sun affects the quality of the wine. But the key differentiator is soil quality - Chablis, Premier Crus and Grand Crus are grown on limestone formed in the upper Jurassic era or Kimmeridgian while Petit Chablis is grown on recent Portlandian limestone and only became the fourth Chablis appellation in 1944. It is also erroneous to state that Petit Chablis is just lesser Chablis - it is different, being fresher, lighter and less complex for easy drinking and a good producer can bridge the gap .

THis M&S Petit Chablis was decidedly fresh, clean and soft on the palate with young green apple and citrus flavours to the fore. A slight perfumy nose along with balanced acidity are other reasons why this wine is a great apéritif or Lord's picnic wine and at an offer price of £8.25 a good buy, à mon avis!

My final white wine selection was in the upper echelons price-wise, namely a 2012 Domaine du Limont Saint - Aubin 1 er Cru on offer for 20 readies. St Aubin is a close neighbour of Montrachet, lying

between Chassagne and Puligny, and is in the southern part of the Côte de Beaune, the heartland of great Burgundy whites.

Richness, without excessive unctuousness, affords it great fluidity in the mouth and this opulent wine with a creamy golden hue would be an ideal accompaniment to firm - textured fish and grilled crustaceans and a jolly nice libation on its own.

In terms of reds, I managed to espy a Côtes du Rhône Villages of 2016 vintage for an offer price of just £6.

THis medium-bodied wine has pleasant dark summer fruits on the nose with a touch of spice and dark cherry and plum flavours - overall a good, fruity

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A Beaujolais then caught my eye in the form of a 2016 Fleurie at an offer price of circa £8.60. As a Cru du Beaujolais, this wine is in the highest quality classification in Beaujolais and has provenance from the hilly northern part of the area containing the best vineyards. Meaning 'flowery' in English, this wine has strong floral aromas and is a good example of a Fleurie wine, being light and juicy with red cherry and violet scents and prominent raspberry flavours and one you could even serve slightly chilled.

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INGREDIENTS • 2 tbsp olive oil • 3 chicken breasts, skin and bone removed • 150g/5½oz button mushrooms, quartered • 1 small onion, chopped • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped • 50g/2oz butter • 2 tbsp plain flour, plus extra for dusting • 300ml/½ pint milk • 200ml/7fl oz chicken stock • freshly grated nutmeg, to taste • freshly ground white pepper • pinch salt • small handful fresh parsley, chopped • 500g/1lb 2oz readymade short-crust pastry • 1 free-range egg, beaten

- Émilion Grand Cru on offer at a teasing £13.50. Damsons and black cherry on the nose, blackcurrant and blackberry notes abound with tobacco and leather combining to a long finish - a wine to buy either to consume or lay down for a year or two!

My bargain of the week, nevertheless, has to be an old favourite of mine - a Louis Vertay Brut Champagne on offer at a steal at just £12.50 and one you ought to stock up on for Christmas. Fine bubbles characterise this noteworthy Champagne, which is elegant, fruity and harmonious, with lovely red berries on the attack coupled with peach flavours and citrus notes on the finish - un vrai délice! Bottoms up!

Chicken and mushroom pie

Method 1. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.

2. Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the chicken and fry until the chicken begins to turn white.

3. Add the mushrooms and continue to fry until the chicken is golden-brown.

4. Remove the chicken and mushrooms from the pan and set aside. Add the onion and garlic to the same pan and fry for 2-3 minutes or until softened. Remove from the heat and set aside with the chicken and mushrooms.

5. Melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the flour and cook for about three minutes, stirring constantly until it has formed a thick smooth paste (this is called a roux).

6. Mix the milk and stock together in a jug, then add the nutmeg, white pepper and salt, to taste.

Pour the liquid slowly into the flour mixture, whisking all the

time until smooth. Simmer over a gentle heat, stirring constantly, for about five minutes or until the sauce has thickened.

7. Stir in the chopped parsley and pour the sauce over the chicken and mushroom mixture. Mix well, then spoon into a pie dish and leave until completely cool.

8. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface until it is the thickness of a pound coin.

Brush the edges of the pie dish with beaten egg, lay the pastry on top, press down the edges and trim. Brush the top of the pie with beaten egg and cut some leaf shapes out of the left-over pastry to decorate the top of the pie.

9. Make two or three slits in the top of the pie to allow steam to escape and then bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden-brown on top.

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Method 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. Place the apples in an 8x8 inch baking dish. Pour the maple syrup over the apples. In a bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar.

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

WITH the arrival of autumn and the wet and windy weather, it’s great to see the exterior cladding continues to progress well at our new centre, pictured below, at the Aldingbourne Country Centre. THe composite cladding roof sheets are also in place on all main areas along with the guttering.

Diamond drillers have recently made 70 holes through the concrete first floor. THese will enable electrical first fix installation of the conduit for the beautiful feature spot lights in the shop area.

Groundworks haven’t been forgotten either, with four of the five deep drainage soakaways now completed.

Sue Livett, managing director of the Aldingbourne Trust, said: “THe Quarry Building is a major milestone in the Aldingbourne Trust’s development.

"We are building for the future, and are delighted the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership and our supporters are making this project possible.”

Next THursday will see a 'topping out' ceremony where the fixing of the final roof shingle tile will be placed on the roof.

THis will be placed by one of the first people the trust supported almost 40 years ago.

On their recent visit to the country centre, the blogging team visited the trust’s Earthworks programme, run by Gill Nudds.

MORE than 40 shoeboxes full of love have been collected by kind-hearted 1st Barnham Beavers and Sunday Seekers from St George's Church in Eastergate, pictured above.

THey filled the boxes with items for fun, like skipping ropes or animals, items to love such as a soft toy, creative gifts like felt tip pens, wearable items such as sun hats, a cleansing product like soap and toothbrush, a gift to learn with like pencils and a homemade item like a friendship bracelet.

Beaver Scout Leader Emma Holmes said: "THe children have been working hard during November to help others that are less fortunate than themselves.

THe Beavers, all aged between six and eight, have been collecting items to fill shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child."

THey delivered the filled boxes to Shoe Zone in Bognor Regis. THe collection forms part of the work of the international relief and development organisation, Samaritan's

Purse. THis works through churches in communities in need across Africa, eastern Europe and central Asia.

THis is the first year the Beavers and Sunday school members have helped towards this project.

One of the Beavers who bought items for a shoebox was Finn Eadie, six.

He said: "We are filling the shoeboxes because people in other countries are not as lucky as we are.

"THe shoebox appeal is nice because it makes children happy around the world. I really hope they like them."

As well as providing the contents of the boxes, the Sunday Seekers baked cakes and biscuits and had a sale which raised £310 to cover the cost of sending them. THe money will also allow the children who receive them to have a 12-week course about Christianity.

1st Barnham Beavers are looking for new adult helpers.

Email: beaversbarnham @1stbarnhamscouts.org.uk

Earthworks delivers a diverse and exciting range of creative skills to the adults with a learning disability the trust support.

Up-cycling and recycling is used extensively, with many projects based on papier mache and cardboard.

Clay is also used as it is a great medium to express thoughts and feelings. Sadly, the Earthworks kiln is currently in need of repair. If you feel you could support Earthworks by sponsoring or donating please contact Gill Nudds at Earthworks@ aldingbourne.org.

Earthworks also facilitates school visits, allowing the group to become involved in the local community. THis has been a great success for both the group and students, promoting the understanding of lifelong needs, and, of course, the benefits and rewards of inclusion.

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

MORE than 50 supporters of Bognor Regis Pier enjoyed testing their knowledge.

THey took part in the first quiz night to be held by Bognor Regis Pier Watch to back its work in boosting awareness of the landmark.

THe successful event, pictured above, was held at the Gordon Centre in the town centre.

Pier Watch joint founder Jan Malpas said: "What a great evening was had by all our

quizzers, of which we had over 50, and they also enjoyed a varied menu choice for their supper and a bumper raffle was held on the evening.

"THere was a prize for the winning team, Diversity, and the 'wooden spoon' went to the two teams with the lowest score."

She thanked everyone who took part in the quiz and said the good time at the evening meant plans were underway to hold the next quiz in 2018.

A SIX-FIGURE fundraiser has seen Bognor Regis motoring enthusiasts recognised for a national award.

Bognor Regis Motor Club members were thrilled to be announced as the winners of the Best Contribution to Charity category at this year's Classic & Sportscar Awards.

THe recognition came after the ladies at the car club held their final Regis Classic Tour last spring after 20 years of staging the event to raise money for various causes.

THe 2017 tour took place in the Netherlands and raised more than £50,000 for Against Breast Cancer and Orchid - Fighting Male Cancer.

THis took the total amount raised for cancer charities to just under £575,000.

Clerk of the course Ali Green said: "It was a privilege to have been chosen by our peers within the motorsport community to win this prestigious award. We certainly didn't expect to win in such esteemed company."

THe award was presented by TV personality Ant Ansted to Ali and the tour's secretary, Sue Cotton, pictured below.

THe ladies were grateful to their two main sponsors over the 20 years, Heather Darwin, of Line-Up Aviation Personnel, for the first ten years and William Frosts, of Frosts Ltd, for the final decade.

Bognor Regis Motor Club has been established since the early 1950s and the first Regis Classic Tour was loosely based on THe Regis Rally run by the club in that era when its members visited the Regis towns and village across the southern counties.

At that time, the rally would have been an endurance challenge as the roads and cars were more unreliable than they are today.

During the 20 years of the modern version, the tour has visited areas of the UK as far apart as the Peak District, Cornwall, Hereford and East Anglia. Two trips to the Netherlands have also been staged.

Bognor Regis Motor Club organises a series of events during the year. THey include THe Regis TAP (tour and picnic) on the first Sunday in September, THe Regis Sprint in April, 12 car rallies and autotests.

Joining with Southsea Motor Club, it also promotes the only stage rally held at Goodwood motor circuit - the Southdowns Stages in February each year.

VISUALLY impaired people have been urged by a member of a Bognor Regis charity to be aware of visions they can suffer.

Shirley Buck, who runs 4Sight's Kitchen Klub, said five of its seven members experienced Charles Bonnet Syndrome.

THis is a common condition among people who have lost a lot of their sight. Shirley said: "According to the RNIB, it causes hallucinations among some people but these hallucinations are not related to mental health problems.

"Instead, they happen because the brain is not receiving as much information from the eyes as it used to and the brain fills in the gaps by creating new fantasy pictures or patterns."

Some of the phenomena experienced by the Kitchen Klub members included a bright golden sun with lightning bolts flashing off it, coloured cartoon people flashing on and off and flashing blue lights in groups of two or three which appear intermittently.

But, too often, these hallucinations failed to be mentioned in consultations, to leave those who experienced them unaware of their cause, said Shirley. "Kitchen Klub members also found that no mention of the syndrome had ever been made during visits to eye clinics," she added.

4Sight (West Sussex Association for Blind People) can be contacted for help on 01243 82855. A national group - Esme's Umbrella - also exists at: esmesumbrella@gmail.com or 0345 0513925.

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Park life offers so much enjoyment to our town Valued open space can be used by all ages ON THE outskirts of the town centre we can find Hotham Park, an entertainment area for use by us all. THe park was, of course, the grounds of Sir Richard Hotham’s home, and was only named Hotham Park when the area opened to the public in 1947 after the last private owner, William Fletcher, died.

It has contained the much-loved Pets Corner and, finally, Rainbow’s End. However, it has been much more than that. It has been a haven in the centre of our town, where you can go and sit and contemplate; where children can run about safely without fear of traffic; where birds can flourish; where trees, shrubs and plants have been nurtured over the years.

In 1857 the property was sold and the sale particulars make interesting and, to our modern eye, amusing reading. THe heading reads: 'A very important and valuable Freehold Estate with Noble Marine residence, standing in its own charming grounds and park-like paddocks of about forty six acres'.

THe sales particulars continue with the comment that it would be suitable for a 'Nobleman’s or Gentleman’s family, having extensive stabling and coach house.

Beautifully arranged gardens and pleasure grounds, vinery, peach houses, pinery and ornamental farm buildings. THe property is

situated in a most delightful country, in the immediate vicinity of many distinguished Seats, and one of the most salubrious localities on the coast of Sussex within two and a half hours (by South Coast Railway) of the Metropolis'.

While this is quite a grand description, it gives you an idea of its importance at that time, and, of course, this has continued to be an impressive area of our town.

THe grounds of the house have been used, retained and enhanced by the various owners, not least being William Fletcher who, before his death in 1941, certainly ensured the area was of interest to all.

During the 1930s, a Betty Goodacre wrote in her column about Sussex Gardens a detailed account of her walk through the grounds with William Fletcher, in which she detailed over 36 varieties of exotic plants, shrubs and trees, many of which were certainly new to Bognor Regis when he planted them. She referred to the area as being similar to Kew Gardens.

THe whole area is of importance. THe walls that encircle the estate are from a bygone age, some parts of them are listed and while almost hidden, in some parts, we can gain glimpses.

One is outside the entrance to the library, another is Church Path behind Glamis Street,

A Betty Goodacre wrote that Hotham Park was similar to Kew Gardens

f The miniature railway in Hotham Park

f The Mad Hatter's picnic table installed this year

f One of the weekly parkruns underway

as well as the more open expanses in the High Street and the Upper Bognor Road.

THe house was used in the Second World War by the council for work like the distribution of ration cards and the military also made use of the building. After the Second World War, there were many suggestions in the local papers and within council meetings as to the way forward for this grassed and wooded area in the centre of the town.

It was obviously prime land and could have so easily been converted into a housing estate.

Letters from local residents in 1947 expressed their views that, 'Bognor has always lacked a place where, when the winds are high, residents and visitors can spend their leisure hours'. Another person wrote: 'I had the privilege of seeing it before the war in natural beauty, and feel it would be deplorable to convert it into a modern park'.

Finally, on May 23, 1947, Hotham Park was opened to the general public when the chairman of the council remarked: 'THis is indeed a red letter day, in the amenity advancement of Bognor Regis'.

Its existence has not been without trials and tribulations, such as the time when it was thought the house was going to be demolished. A group of very enthusiastic volunteers petitioned hard and wrote books to save this piece of our heritage, as the Friends of Hotham Park House. THey were, as we now know, successful with their efforts.

During the coming months, I would suggest that you take your children or dog for a walk, or just have a stroll through this open space.

Take time to find the various attributes, such as the cork oak tree or the millstone table, as well as the numerous trees.

Enjoy the sound of the birds and count how many of the bird boxes - installed by the Hotham Park Heritage Trust - you can see. THe trust has been in existence for many years, caring, researching, fundraising and attending meetings to protect this area for future generations.

THey were highly involved with the acquisition of heritage funding, alongside Arun District Council, to enable the park to have a new lease of life from 2009 with the renovation of the clock and the change of Rainbows End into new park land and an allyear cafe and the extension of the railway.

Many people will be able to remember the days when Pet’s Corner encouraged children of all ages to visit and see the animals and have their picture taken in the small children’s seats.

I never cease to be amazed at the number of people who say, 'Oh, I had my picture taken beside Humpty Dumpty in Pet’s Corner'.

It must be one of the most popular family photographs taken in Bognor Regis by visitors and residents alike.

What of the future? THe new golf area will be open soon. New trees are being planted. Each Saturday, at 9am, over 250 local runners and visitors from as near as Chichester and as far away as New Zealand join in the 5k parkrun.

THey enjoy their run while their families enjoy the amenities and the surroundings.

It is an amenity for everyone and, as such, we should also encourage children to use the facilities, safely, while allowing them to appreciate their surroundings. It is a far cry from the days of Sir Richard Hotham and William Fletcher but, luckily for us, it is still available to be enjoyed by all.

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Blue and Blues rest up black and blue squad before Medway visit CHICHESTER RFC have the toughest possible test to overcome a two-game losing streak, taking on top-of-the-table Medway tomorrow.

It's third versus first at Oaklands Park (2.30pm) in London Division One as the Blue and Blues look to end the Kentish men's unbeaten start to the season.

Scott Ashley's side go into the match off the back of a week off, giving the injury-hit squad time to nurse their wounds.

A large crowd is expected at Oaklands to watch a clash of two of the division's best teams. After suffering two defeats in a row, Chi will be raring to get back into action keen to avenge the defeat at Brighton last time out.

But they will be fully aware they will have their work cut out against a side that has won all ten of their league matches so far, chalking up a positive points difference of plus 222.

With Chi sitting 12 points behind, Ashley's XV know that a win would not only close the gap on top spot, but also give other sides in the division a sense that Medway can be beaten.

A big question mark remains over what sort of team the Blue and Blues can turn out.

A fortnight ago at Brighton, they had

seven missing due to injuries and five more unavailable It was perhaps understandable then that Chi struggled to match their Sussex rivals, eventually coming up 38-26 losers, with Harry Seaman bagging a hat trick.

Speaking after the match, club spokesman Roger Gould said: "Although Chichester lost to a good Brighton team, they did rather better than expected in view of their very serious selection problems. THey earned a bonus point for their four tries and were in sight of a possible draw result before the home team scored in the last minutes." * Bognor return to action tomorrow, taking on Alresford in Hampshire One at Hampshire Avenue (2.30pm).

THe Purple and Greens had been due to play Farnborough in the county vase last weekend.

But the Hampshire side decided to withdraw from the competition a few days before the scheduled match, meaning Bognor were left without a game for the second week running.

Having won four on the bounce, they will be hoping the extended time off the pitch will not have halted their momentum as they push up the table.

PostSport RUGBY: Chichester-based Jess Breach capped off an amazing international debut scoring six tries for the Red Roses against Canada last week.

THe 20-year-old Harlequins' wing got three tries in each half at Allianz Park as she played for the England senior side for the first time.Jess, who lives in Felpham, combines playing rugby with studying for a degree in Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Chichester where she is in her second year. She was a talented hurdler in her youth where she represented England Schools but decided to focus on rugby.

After starting her rugby career at Chichester RFC, she moved to Aylesford Bulls (which became Harlequins Ladies this season) and played for England at Under 18 and Under 20 level.

f Chi were defeated by Brighton last time out

f Scrum half Harry Seaman scored a hat-trick in the Blue and Blues' last match as Chi had 12 players absent from the squad

Chi Ladies fly high after unbeaten start

f Chichester Ladies have won eight in a row

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CHICHESTER Ladies will hope to be on cloud nine this weekend as they look to extend their remarkable winning start to the season.

Chi have been in fine form, sweeping all before them to one side as they have won eight games in a row to top the Sussex Premier Division.

THat winning streak was extended last weekend with a 12-1 victory over Burgess Hill Ladies.

It means with a third of the season gone, Chi have scored 78 times - an average of nearly ten goals a game - and currently sit eight points clear at the top of the table.

Tomorrow they travel to play Brighton & Hove THirds (1pm) to play a side that are eighth in the 12 team division.

Chi's focus will remain on the league until Christmas. THen, on the first weekend of the New Year, they will face the toughest test of the season yet when they face off against Brighton & Hove Firsts in the Sussex Cup.

Next year will also see them return to action in the English Vase, a competition that Chi lifted last season after beating opposition from around the country.

Buoyed by that victory in May, Chi started the season strongly, defeating Crawley 16-0 on the opening day of the season.

THe toughest test so far has been against Brighton & Hove Seconds away, who they beat 4-0. Apart from that, it has been plain sailing so far for the Chi Ladies.

On the men's side, the firsts gained a much-needed 6-2 over bottom side West Herts to propel them up the National League East table.

Alex THakore's side have struggled so far this season at the second tier of English hockey. But, after losing three in a row, braces for Ollie Baxter, Tim Ehret and Alex Pendle secured their third win of the season.

Tomorrow sees Chi travel to the University of Westminster to play mid-table Richmond (6pm).

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DARTS: Newtown Raiders' Ian Hackett fired the second ton in-shot and ton out-shot in the same week in the Bognor Tuesday Double-In Double-Out league.

Following on from Nick Riley's (QE2) 100 in-shot and 104 out-shot in 32 darts, the Raiders player hit a 100 in-shot & 120 out-shot in 21 darts.

DIVISION ONE - Friary Arms 16 Neptune 6; QE2 17 the Hoffs 5; Old Barn Owls 12 Newtown Raiders 11; the Legends - bye MAN OF THE MATCH Nick Spicer (QE2) 18 & 30 darts [20.88 av]; Ian Hackett (Newtown Raiders) 21 & 29 darts [20.04 av]; Ben Lubbe (Friary Arms) 22 & 24 darts [19.67 av] - 1st leg 8 left in 30 darts 180s - Lee Chapman (Neptune) x1 DIVISION TWO - Wheatsheaf 6 Chi Snooker Club 15; Cabin Cruisers 12 BRSA 10; Hunston Club 16 Pier Bar 7; the Hoffmeisters 15 Richmond Arms 7 MAN OF THE MATCH - Jamie Middleton (BRSA) 19 & 30 darts [18.99 av] - 1st leg 174 left in 21 darts; Alex Norgett (Chi Snooker Club) 21 & 22 darts [23.30 av]; Andy Stubbs (Hunston Club) 17 & 35 darts [19.27 av]; James Bartley (the Hoffmeisters) 27 & 29 darts [15.61 av] MOM - 2nd leg 30 left in 39 darts

DARTS: Ricky Clark's 25 point average was not enough to prevent his Newtown Amity side from falling to a slim defeat to Friary Z. Here are the rest of the results from week seven of the Friday Benevolent Darts League: DIVISION ONE - Newtown Amity 9 Friary 'Z' 12; Aldingbourne Mavericks 14 Claremont 8; the Legends - Hunston Hares - POSTPONED; Aldwick Legion bye MAN OF THE MATCH - Ricky Clark (Newtown Amity) 17 & 23 darts [25.05 av]; Andy Cooper (Claremont) 19 & 23 darts [20.91 av] - 2nd leg 60 left in 27 darts DIVISION TWO - BRSA Ravens 16 Royal Oak 7; Friary 'D' 12 Chi Snooker Club 9; Lamb Steyne - QE2 Galleon POSTPONED; Richmond 'B' - bye MAN OF THE MATCH - Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club) 21 & 27 darts [20.88 av]; Mark H Todd (BRSA Ravens) 23 & 24 darts [21.32 av] DIVISION THREE - Friary 'C' 9 Newtown 'C' 16; Pagham Cricket Club 13 ASC 7; Richmond Rebels, BRSA Jokers - bye MAN OF THE MATCH - Dan Middleton (Newtown 'C') 27 & 30 darts [16.00 av] - 1st leg 63 left in 33 darts; Wayne Green (Pagham Cricket Club) 28 & 30 darts [17.28 av] 180s - Wayne Green (Pagham Cricket Club) x1

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'Legend' Murfin leaves the Lions as they face road test

f City have won three in a row

Chi hit form at right time CHICHESTER City boss Miles Rutherford believes his side have hit form just at the right time.

THe Lillywhites have won three on the bounce, scoring nine goals while keeping clean sheets.

THe latest in this purple patch was a 4-0 victory over AFC Uckfield Town with goals from Scott Jones (2), Kaleem Haitham and Josh Clack lifting Chi up to second in SCFL Premier.

Tomorrow sees an altogether tougher test, with City welcoming third-placed Peacehaven and Telscombe to Oaklands Park (3pm).

With Chi sitting just three points behind leaders Haywards Heath, albeit having played two matches more, it is a good opportunity for them to reinforce their promotion credentials.

THey will be boosted by the addition of former Pagham frontman Scott Murfin, who signed for the club this week.

After the Uckfield match, Rutherford said: "We're on a good run. THat's three wins, three clean sheets and three games where our fans - the Chi ultras - have made a real

difference.

"Let's hope we can take this into the Peacehaven match."

Chi took a while to hit their stride against a stubborn Uckfield side, who are struggling at the wrong end of the table.

It took until the half-hour mark for the breakthrough to come, with that man Jones lifting the ball over the keeper with a delicate chip which teased the Uckfield defenders before crossing the line.

THe home side doubled their lead on 62 minutes after great work from Hegarty.

THen Haytham, who is fast becoming City's impact sub, drilled the ball into the back of the net off the right hand stick.

Jones got his second of the game and his 17th league goal of the season with a smart finish in the 82nd minute.

He might have had a hattrick in time added on but headed wide.

It was left to Clack to seal the win, scoring his fourth in five deep into stoppage time.

If there was a downside, it was the loss of midfielder Lorenzo Dolcetti, who went off injured in the first half. It is unclear if he will be available tomorrow.

f Scott Jones scores the City opener

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PAGHAM have paid tribute to striker Scott Murfin who has left the club for local rivals Chichester City after nearly a decade at Nyetimber Lane.

THe former number nine's appearances for the club have been limited in recent weeks after Dan Simmonds re-signed from Isthmian South side Shoreham.

Despite crossing over to their SCFL Premier rivals, club chairman Tony Shea described Murfin as a legend.

Paying tribute to the striker on Twitter, the club said: "We would like to thank Scott for everything that he has done for Pagham FC, and his special moments for us over the years.

"All the very best Scott and thank you."

Murfin's last goal for the club came a fortnight ago in the 6-1 home win against Eastbourne United.

Last week's match against Newhaven was postponed early in the second half due to a floodlight failure after Callum Overton put them into a 1-0 lead.

THe Lions return to action tomorrow, travelling to promotion challenging Saltdean United (3pm) before the rescheduled match at Newhaven on Tuesday (7.45pm).

f Scott Murfin netting one of his last goals for Pagham

Selsey slide as Sids smash nine Ne

SELSEY'S slide continues as the Blues' Jekyll and Hyde campaign took another turn for the worse.

After starting the league campaign with six successive wins, Steve Bailey's side have now won only once in eight in the SCFL Division One. THat run has seen Selsey's young guns drop from second and a potential promotionchallenging season to a mid-table scrap.

Tomorrow brings Blues fans some cause for optimism as they welcome fourth-bottom Billingshurst to the High Street Ground (3pm).

But to reverse the habit, Selsey must put two defeats of the past week behind them.

THe first one was perhaps the hardest to take as Bailey's side were probably the better team in losing out 3-1 to Bexhill United at home.

THe visitors made Selsey rue leaving their shooting boots at home, scoring a trio of goals as the Blues just did not take their chances.

Despite the Bexhill keeper being dismissed for a two-footed challenge on former Sidlesham striker Tom Bayley, Selsey could only get one back with Joe Clarke getting a consolation in injury time.

f Sidlesham hit Worthing Town for nine

THat was followed by a 3-0 defeat to SCFL Premier leaders Haywards Heath in the second round of the Sussex Senior Cup on Tuesday night.

In SCFL Division Two, Sidlesham will face a stern test of their promotion credentials when they travel to Crowborough-based Jarvis Brook tomorrow (2pm).

Daren Pearce's side sit fourth in the league, one spot and two points behind tomorrow's hosts.

Sids go into the match full of confidence after a 9-0 win over Worthing Town at the Rec last weekend.

Goals from Daniel Byles, Callum Dowdell, Dan Bassil (2), Liam-Jay Bush (2), Joe Bennett, THomas Atkinson and Harry Gregory sealed the victory for Pearce's side.

It was a strong showing from Sidlesham, even though it came against a side which are languishing in the bottom half and have one of the worst defensive records in the league.

Sids were given an indication of how to beat Jarvis Brook by local rivals Bosham, who chalked up a 4-2 victory against them last weekend.

Callum Coker scored all four of the Robins' goals in the victory, which was the Walton Lane side's first victory in SCFL Division Two since September.

THey face Clymping (2pm) tomorrow in a match played at Littlehampton Town's St Flora's Sportsfield.

Chi boss vows side will carry on trying CHICHESTER City boss Matt Wright says his side have learned a tough lesson in competing at a higher level after a late goal denied them all three points against Cardiff City.

THe Green and White Army head to Kent to play Gillingham on Sunday (2pm) looking for their first victory in four.

THat run should have been halted last weekend when a brace from Hollie Wride and a Jess Lewry strike put them into a 3-2 lead over the Bluebirds.

But the late strike left the Oaklands Park faithful celebrating one point and not three.

THe draw leaves Chi seventh at the halfway mark of the season in their first ever season in the 12-team FA Women's Premier South

division.

Despite the poor run, the Chi boss believes his side have what it takes to keep on competing at the third level of women's football.

He said: "We're in a tough league and we're playing teams where, if you are not at 100 per cent, then they will punish you.

"We're here to compete in every game.

We will look to go to Gillingham in positive mood as we have had two really good performances in a row.

"Even if we have not taken the points from them that we should have done, they have seen us play some of the best football we have played. We will come back and will keep going in this division."

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f Rocks' players celebrate Kristian Campbell scoring the opener at St Albans City | Pic: Tommy McMillan)

Pearce praises young guns as Rocks' long winless run ends Next Game

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD (A)Tomorrow, 3pm

BOGNOR boss Jack Pearce has hailed the impact of his young guns as the Rocks brought a winless league run of 13 games to an end.

Players like Tommy Block (17), Calvin Davies (20) and Kristian Campbell (21) have had a baptism of fire in National League South as the Nyewood Lane side have struggled to fund their feet at a higher level.

But four points in six in the past week have given Rocks fans new belief they can lift themselves out of the dropzone where they currently reside.

First, though, Bognor must travel to fellow National South side Hemel Hempstead for an FA Trophy clash tomorrow (3pm).

Speaking to the Post, Pearce said he has happy with the effort from his team in the first four months of the season.

However, he was very clear on why the results have not followed, saying: "THe missing ingredient is turning possession into goals."

He said: "THere's lots of improvement I have noticed. THe squad is fitter than they have ever been, that has stepped up to the level that we need and we have also got some experience back into the team.

"For a few weeks, of the four or five experienced players that we have - Dan Beck, Sami [El-Abd], James Crane, Ben Swallow and Dan Lincoln - of those five we only had two playing. Having four of those in now has made a difference to the whole squad.

"Having said that, with the youngsters that we have, if we can get through this year the learning curve will be tremendous and that can only be good for Bognor Football Club."

THe Rocks had a youngster and the foot of a more experienced head to thank for ending their winless run last weekend at St Albans City. Campbell, who returned on a month's loan from National League side Bromley, headed Bognor into an early lead, nodding in Swallow's corner.

After the home side equalised, 34-yearold Dan Beck sealed the winner just before half time, slamming home a shot through a crowded area which ended up in the goal.

THose three points were followed up by another at home against FA Cup giantkillers Oxford City.

Despite dominating possession, the Rocks failed to create any clear-cut chances and were perhaps lucky to escape with a 0-0 draw after the visitors hit the post and forced Lincoln into two fine saves late on.

Pearce said: "What we have got is we are a very young team. So, with good training sessions, we will get better the more we play.

"I always say the biggest talent any player can have is the ability to work hard.

"If we work hard as a group and do the right things often enough, the results will come whoever the manager is and whatever level a team is playing at."

Three month wait was worth it IT TOOK nearly 94 days. But, when the search for a Rocks league win finally came to the end, it was worth waiting for.

Some Bognor fans may have been forgiven for thinking that their team would not register another three points for the rest of 2017.

But, as has become the case, when their backs are up against the wall, Bognor deliver - and that's exactly what they did when on the road at promotion-chasing St Albans City.

One man, though, who did not lose the faith was manager Jack Pearce, who believes the club will be so much stronger for their experience competing against sides with bigger budgets and stronger squads.

Pearce said: "Supporters and players like it when you're winning. But it's more of a challenge when teams are about the same level - that's a challenge people should relish.

"I just keep on saying the same message: if we keep doing the right thing often enough, then results will turn."

With the win followed up by a draw on Tuesday night against Oxford City, the challenge now is to string a run of positive results together. With winnable matches round the corner, Rocks fans should not be left wating for another three months.

f Bognor have waited 94 days to cheer a league win

FINE margins.

THat’s what describes our time so far this season.

Win, lose and draw - we've seen it all in the last fortnight or so.

THe Hampton & Richmond game was anyone’s for the taking and when we scored the opener through Ibra Sekajja it looked set to be Bognor’s first win of the season.

But the Beavers equalised after a defensive mistake to be all square at the break.

A late 81st minute penalty was awarded and it was a well taken three points as Hampton stole that game.

It was rather unfortunate and that must have bashed the players’ morale into the ground.

How things change!

On the way to the next game, away to St Albans City, Bognor fans were in high spirits and everyone agreed that we were due a win.

THe news just a day before that Kristian Campbell had returned for another loan spell boosted the team.

He played really well and netted a superb near post header from a corner to give us the lead.

Sam Merson (son of Paul Merson) got the equaliser after a fine pass which split the defence by Solomon Sambou.

But Bognor’s determination was so evident and they got back into the lead again on 43 minutes as Dan Beck’s deflected low shot from the edge of the area rebounded and then Sekajja was the last to get a touch apparently – according to Tommy McMillan, Rocks' photographer, at least.

THe official website, and no doubt Becky, disagrees!

THe Rocks battled hard in the second half and in the end deserved their win.

It was a result that even had the most optimistic Rocks fan saying 'Wow'.

Part of that was due to the fact that St Albans are a good side, one that should be in play-off contention by the end

of the season.

But the surprise too was based on the fact that the three points have been a long time coming (too long, I think most will agree).

It was such a relief after the game for both players and fans. And it made for a nice trip home after that on the Rocks on Tour travel.

If you haven’t been to a game on the coach, then you must book on soon.

THe players appreciate all of the support. And it feels great to be with like-minded Rocks die-hards, especially after a win like this. Well done lads!

After the scalp of beating St Albans, it was home to Oxford City in our next fixture in midweek.

It ended in a goalless draw and it really could have gone either way, but Oxford have one eye on the FA Cup game with Notts County next week.

At times, chances were few and far between but we knew that this game would be tight.

THey will feel hard-done by after hitting the post in the first half and then missing a great opportunity at the end thanks to a fabulous save from Dan Lincoln to keep the scores level.

It’s never dull following the Rocks, is it?

Next up it's the cup and a trip to Hertfordshire to play a team we know quite well.

I’ll be on the coach to Hemel Hempstead tomorrow for FA Trophy time.

After they beat us 3-1 in the league earlier in the season, perhaps payback is on?

We know they are a good team and sitting just outside the play-off spots.

But, now we have the winless monkey off our back, it could be exactly the sort of game where we could spring a surprise.

UP THE ROCKS Pictured above are the Felpham Colts u-7 side before the Hampton & Richmond game.

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