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BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk PREPARATIONS are underway to restore the roof on Chichester's most famous building.

Contractors arrived at Chichester Cathedral this week to prepare to recover and restore the roof.

The roof is in urgent need of repair

following consistent leaks in recent years.

Ruth Poyner, the Cathedral’s head of communications, marketing and visitor services, said: "Those visiting and working in central Chichester in the lead up to Christmas will witness the start of what is thought to be the cathedral’s largest restoration project in its 900-year history.

"Working around the busy Advent

schedule, a substantial contractor’s compound will be built on the Cathedral Green before scaffolding is erected in late December and January in readiness for the first phase of major restoration and repair to the cathedral’s roof in the new year."

The cathedral’s roof project has moved forward swiftly. It comes following the recent confirmation of planning permission.

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The first phase of the project, the Quire roof, is expected to take around 46 weeks and is the first part of a major project which will see the Quire, South Transept, Nave and North Transept roofs re-covered and restored.

There is a great deal of history to the cathedral's roof.

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Originally covered in lead, the roofs were re-covered after the Second World War using copper when traditional materials were in short supply.

Unfortunately, the technical limits of copper on very exposed high roofs were not fully appreciated at the time and the copper was a cause for concern within a decade of its installation.

Despite continual monitoring and repairs, the roof is now leaking and has reached the end of its working-life.

However, much of the original 13th century medieval roof structure survives for the entire length of the cathedral, from east to west, providing a rare example of medieval history.

Ruth added: "Rainwater leaking into the roof, combined with well-meaning restoration efforts in the 1940s, and the installation of fire prevention measures in the 1990s, which restricted the air flow, have all created an environment conducive to damp, death watch beetle and decay.

"The historic timber now requires specialist restoration to maintain and preserve the medieval roof structure.

"The project will remove the copper covering, giving unimpeded access to the timber structure for vital restoration work to take place.

"Given the importance of the medieval timbers, the proposed repairs will remove as little as possible of the original, reinforcing rather than replacing.

"These repairs and restoration will give the best protection to Chichester Cathedral for generations to come."

The project is estimated to cost £5.8m.

The cathedral receives no statutory funding, relying wholly on donations and self-generated income for its day to day operations.

The project will rely on the success of fundraising before each phase can commence.

The Chichester Cathedral Trust will be launching a roof appeal in January.

For more information about the project and to donate please visit chichestercathedral.org.uk Chichester Cathedral’s Restoration and Development Trust was formed back in 1980.

It began to secure the future of Chichester Cathedral by preserving its ancient and historic buildings and developing its facilities for generations to come.

More than £11m has been raised and spent on Chichester Cathedral’s restoration and development programme since the trust was established.

The generosity of individuals and organisations has enabled the trust to complete a number of major projects.

These include the restoration of the Lady Chapel, converting the Eastern Cloisters for education, and conserving the nation’s largest surviving Tudor paintings.

Chichester is one of a reducing number of English cathedrals with free admission.

It is open every day and all year with free entry, free guided tours and special trails for children. Services take place daily.

More work to be carried out on resurfaced section of road UNEXPECTED cracking has been found during quality control checks on a recently-resurfaced section of West Street in Chichester.

In October, the road was closed to light traffic during essential road rebuilding and resurfacing between Orchard Street roundabout and Tower Street.

However, in recent quality control inspections, West Sussex highways engineers and principal contractor, Balfour Beatty, discovered unexplained cracking in the new surface. Samples were taken and detailed analysis showed the material failed to meet the exacting standards required for road building.

Bob Lanzer, West Sussex County Council’s cabinet member for highways and infrastructure, said: “A huge effort was made by highways officers and our contractor, Balfour Beatty, to deliver this scheme in the centre of Chichester with as little disruption as possible.

“It’s really disappointing that, on this occasion, the quality of the materials used has let us down.

“To rectify the problems, Balfour Beatty will be organising the resurfacing of part or all of this section of West Street, at no cost to West Sussex County Council."

The work will be carried out over two nights after Christmas.

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BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk HUNDREDS of animal lovers helped raised thousands of pounds for the RSPCA at a festive fundraiser.

Santa in a Camper 2017 was held at RSPCA Mount Noddy in Westergate.

The event pulled in more than 550 people, and raised over £4,800 for all the dogs and cats awaiting their new homes at the centre.

Branch manager Clare Palmer said: "A great day was had by all, and I would like to thank everyone for their continued help and support.

"This helps the charity because we need to always find opportunities for new adopters in and out of the local area and this kind of event is essential for

word of mouth.

"We organise this kind of event as not only is it unique to Mount Noddy but we are one of the many self-funded RSPCA branches and we are responsible for raising our own money.

"It is very beneficial as it brings a community together and helps raise the centre and branch profile. We are very grateful for the support before, during and after, not only from our committed volunteers but also from the public for visiting."

Santa welcomed children and dogs into his Campervan grotto, and raised £700 alone.

There were Christmas market stands from local businesses to allow people to shop and to keep them refreshed throughout the day.

There was a huge raffle, tombola and lots of activities for kids.

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Free museums A GROUP of cultural venues in Chichester that have received funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund are offering a range of special offers to National Lottery players.

Pallant House Gallery, the Cass Sculpture Foundation and the Weald and Downland Living Museum will be throwing open their doors for free to National Lottery players.

Meanwhile, visitors to Chichester Festival Theatre will receive a free book telling the story of the Festival Theatre on a range of dates between Monday, December 11, to Sunday, December 17.

Pallant House Gallery is offering National Lottery players free entry to the Gallery on Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17.

Cass Sculpture Foundation is offering one free entrance ticket with each lottery ticket between Monday to Friday next week.

Weald and Downland Living Museum is offering free entry to the museum on Monday for National Lottery players.

The museum’s new visitor centre, which opened earlier this year, was partially funded by the Heritage Lottery fund.

On Sunday, Chichester Festival Theatre will be presenting National Lottery players with a free copy of ‘Restored, Refreshed, Renewed’, a lavishly illustrated book telling the story of Chichester Festival Theatre’s much-loved Grade 2* listed building and its restoration through the Renew redevelopment project, which was supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund in 2012.

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CHARITY Caremark is hosting a sold out Christmas carols and cream tea event.

It takes place on Thursday, December 14, at Vicars' Hall, Chichester Cathedral, to raise money for Dementia UK.

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MORE than 140 boxes of smiles were given out as a group of teens aimed to harness the power of a smile.

The group of 16 and 17-year-olds gave out the boxes as part of their National Citizen Service (NCS) - a country-wide programme which helps young adults build their confidence, mix with different social groups and inspire real change through local community-based action projects.

Each box contained a different treat and, once people got over their surprise or suspicions, they were happy to receive one.

NCS in Arun and Chichester is delivered by West Sussex County Council and helps young adults to gain employment and improve their career prospects.

One of the participants, Dilaxiha Rajendran, said: “It’s been very successful and I think personally I’m really glad I have done this social action project because I can see how many people need that smile.

“We went into a charity shop to give one to the volunteers and they said they really needed it and it made their day.

I just hope that it teaches people that you can give out a smile and kindness doesn’t cost.”

Before taking part in this latest social action project, the group also came together on the Isle of Wight for the adventure and discovery phases of NCS. As well as managing their own lunch budget, self-reflection tasks and profiling the community, the teams also tested their hands at axe throwing, body

boarding, climbing, archery and team challenges.

Stephen Hillier, county council cabinet member for children and young people, said: “The activities may have just looked like fun but they took the teenagers out of their comfort zones and the groups were also given increased responsibility and independence throughout the week.

“NCS is a fantastic programme which really does help teenagers stand out from the crowd when making job applications.”

This year has also seen an increase in international students taking part linked with Chichester College including the first ever student from the Falkland Islands to take part in NCS across the country.

Andrew Green, executive principal at Chichester College, said: “It is great to see so many Chichester College students taking part in NCS, especially our international students.

“It is a wonderful way for them to get involved in community projects locally, which is really important and gives them a rounded experience while they are studying here with us.

“The students involved enjoyed the projects, and we saw how much it helped them grow in confidence. It was a fantastic experience.”

There is still space available for the NCS summer programme 2018.

To find out more about NCS, visit yourspacewestsussex.co.uk, call 0330 222 2279 or email ncs@westsussex.gov.uk. The latest NCS activities are also available via facebook.com/WestSussexNCS

Firefighters' bid to reduce the number of road traffic collisions STUDENTS from across the region attended performances of potentially life-saving road safety presentations at Chichester College.

More than 2,000 students heard powerful personal stories combined with dramatic video footage to warn and educate young people about the tragedy and suffering that can be caused by road traffic collisions.

It was part of the Safe Drive Stay Alive campaign, a national road safety campaign which is run locally by West Sussex Fire and Rescue.

Local firefighters, paramedics, police officers, bereaved parents and people who have been directly

involved in traffic accidents recounted their stories to groups of students aged 16 to 18 who may soon be learning to drive.

Six presentations were held at Chichester College to students and visiting pupils from local schools.

Lisa Humphries is the student experience manager at the college.

She said: "This was an extremely powerful presentation, with some important messages for our students.

"The speakers are unflinchingly honest when they tell their stories, in great detail, about the way they have been affected by the ramifications of careless or dangerous driving."

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A TRADITIONAL topping-out ceremony has been hosted at the University of Chichester’s £35m Engineering and Digital Technology Park on its Bognor Regis campus.

In a ritual dating back centuries, vice-chancellor Professor Jane Longmore poured oil and wine and scattered corn and salt over the highest point of the building before completing the last section of concrete with a hand trowel.

Professor Longmore said the park would specialise in STEM subjects to drive the much-needed regeneration across the coastal region.

She added: “By combining engineering and design with creative and digital technology in one state-of-the-art development, we will equip graduates with the enterprise skills, creativity and technical knowledge to enter the workforce.

“The technology park will help us to deliver our vision of making our region a place where businesses, large and small, can thrive, create jobs, and where people can access the very best education and training opportunities.”

Opening next September, the construction aims to attract 500 undergraduates and postgraduates to the university every year by 2021.

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BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk CHICHESTER-BASED charity Children on the Edge has been selected by The Times as one of three charities they are raising money for this Christmas.

Over the next month, the paper will focus on the charity's work providing humanitarian assistance to thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.

More than 700,000 Rohingya have crossed the border from Myanmar to Bangladesh since August, fleeing a brutal military crackdown from the Myanmar army.

Esther Smitheram, communications and advocacy manager at Children on the Edge, said: “We are delighted to have been chosen by The Times to feature in their 2017 Christmas Appeal.

"This is a huge opportunity for a small, local charity like us to showcase our globally recognised approach. We hope that The Times Christmas Appeal will help to raise funds to ensure we can continue to respond to the current humanitarian crisis and support this new wave of refugees in the longer term."

Refugees have fled to camps along the border of Myanmar, most of which were already at capacity.

Esher added: "Around 60 per cent of those refugees arriving in Bangladesh are women and children, subject to appalling conditions and at risk of

hunger, trafficking and disease."

Children on the Edge has been providing education to some of the most forgotten Rohingya refugee children in the unregistered Kutupalong camp for the last seven years.

This makes the charity well positioned to provide humanitarian support, through local partners, to those whose needs are the greatest.

Ben Wilkes, executive director at Children on the Edge, has returned this week from visiting the camps in Bangladesh.

He said: “The largest challenge facing the camp is the sheer scale of them.

Kutupalong camp now claims the sad title of the world’s largest refugee camp.

"With many agencies rushing to provide aid, much work has been poorly implemented and is now causing further problems.

"We will be avoiding these pitfalls by ensuring we do thorough research and work with quality providers. We are currently working with local partners to provide thousands of families with clean water and sanitation, food parcels and solar lighting.”

In addition to the provision of aid, Children on the Edge is utilising their 45 refugee schools to create safe spaces for newly arrived refugee children.

Donations from readers will be split between Children on the Edge, Alzheimer’s Society and the Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust.

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Vision plans are on the way WORK to deliver the priorities set out in the Chichester Vision will shift up a gear thanks to a detailed action plan which sets out timescales and responsibilities.

The Chichester Vision looks ahead over the next 20 years and brings together a wealth of ideas that have been put forward by individuals, groups and organisations.

The aim is to help Chichester attract inward investment and stimulate economic growth by making the most of its heritage and culture, while also adapting to better meet the needs of residents, workers, visitors, and students.

Priorities are to reduce traffic, support independent businesses and create a more diverse evening culture.

The Vision was formally adopted this year by Chichester District Council, West Sussex County Council, Chichester City Council and the board of Chichester BID (Business Improvement District).

A steering group will oversee the delivery plan which states what the short and medium-term goals are.

Four of the main Vision projects have been identified as part of the newly announced Growth Deal for Chichester.

These include the Southern Gateway, Northern Gyratory, West Sussex Gigabit Project, and a City Centre Transport Feasibility Study.

This study is a crucial piece of work as a number of other Vision projects are connected to it.

Christmas markets bring in crowds as city gets into the festive spirit THOUSANDS of visitors have been enjoying this year's Chichester Christmas Market.

There have been 70 festive stands with a range of unique and individual gifts, festive food and stocking fillers.

Organisers, Paul and Lynn Bishopp, from Woodland Crafts Events Management, have been pleased with the response.

Paul said: "We are really pleased with the feedback from visitors and local businesses.

"We are very grateful for the great support of the Chichester BID and so many of the lovely shops and businesses within the city centre."

The market ran every day from Saturday, December 2, and continues until Sunday, December 10.

Shoppers have been enjoying festive events including a live nativity and a spot the difference trail. Edes House also held an open house and a Christmas bazaar yesterday with Drapers Yard hosting a night market, too.

Mulled wine, mince pies, chestnuts and hot chocolate were also enjoyed by shoppers.

For more information about Woodland Crafts please visit wooodlandcrafts.co.uk or find them on Facebook.

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ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk A PAIR of siblings have finished a mammoth challenge after running 300 miles in 30 consecutive days in support of St Wilfrid's Hospice.

Georgina and James Carr completed the event in memory of their grandmother, Betty Goodall.

Georgina and James each ran an amazing 10 miles per day for the 30 days of November to raise money for St Wilfrid’s Hospice- an average run of an hour and a half every day.

The siblings started their challenge on their Grandma’s birthday, November 1, and celebrated their West Sussex heritage with a route that went past the family farm and the flat where their Dad grew up, and finished in the church where Betty’s ashes are buried in the family grave.

The pair have already raised more than £1,600 to support vital services provided by the hospice.

Georgina said: ‘‘It's been a long 30 days of running, with hundred of miles, thousands of steps and more blisters than you can count along the way.

"We are just so pleased that so much money has been raised for St Wilfrid's Hospice. St Wilfrid's provided such compassionate care for our Grandma when she needed it most.

"They made a very tough few weeks for the family just about bearable.

"What has kept us going, through all the sweat, blisters and bruises, is knowing that the money will go directly towards making sure St Wilfrid's continues to do the critical work they do."

Louise Shaw, community engagement and events lead at St Wilfrid’s Hospice, added: “We are extremely grateful to Georgina and James for the time and energy they have committed in memory of their grandma.

"Their decision to run 300 miles in a month is an inspiration, and their fundraising will help us to provide the vital services which make a huge difference to the lives of local people.”

To support Georgine and James please visit give.everydayhero.com/uk/runningfor-grandma-newmarket-of-chichester St Wilfrid’s provides tailored end of life care both in the community and at the hospice, supporting patients living with a terminal illness, and their family and friends.

Police seek help from public to check on local detainees VOLUNTEERS are being sought to make unannounced visits to custody centres to check on the welfare of detainees.

Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne is looking for new Independnt Custody Visitors across the county.

Up to 70 trained volunteers support the scheme across the county and give up their time to ensure that the rights of people detained by Sussex Police are upheld.

Representatives are recruited to visit the six police custody centres in Sussex: Brighton, Chichester, Crawley, Eastbourne, Hastings and Worthing.

Mrs Bourne said: "A friendly, reassuring conversation between someone in custody and an independent custody visitor will often result in a more positive experience for the detainee at a time when they are at their most vulnerable.

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reassurance that somebody has been contacted on their behalf goes a long way.

“My independent custody visiting scheme promotes fair treatment for people in police custody, making sure that any issues relating to individuals or the custody environment are addressed appropriately.”

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This independent scrutiny provides vital reassurance to the public and both these roles show how Sussex residents can make a difference to their communities.

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Head of sport A NEW head of sport has been appointed at a Chichester school.

Paul Taylor is taking on the role at Oakwood School.

Mr Taylor joined Oakwood School at the beginning of the school year.

He has been working closely with Gemma Halford, the school’s experienced head of girls’ games, and the school’s team of sports teachers and specialist sport coaches.

Oakwood is well-known for its sporting success in regional competitions as well as the sports opportunities it provides children of all abilities, from nursery to 11-year-olds.

He said: “I am thrilled to head up Oakwood’s dynamic team of dedicated sports staff.

"The importance the school places on its inclusive and quality offering of sport alongside exciting competitive sporting opportunities allows all children, whatever their talent or ability, to enjoy competing in sport.”

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Friday, December 8, 2017

Students get political at a new youth conference event

BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk PUPILS from Selsey Academy have been tackling a range of important community issues as part of the town’s first ever youth conference.

A group of 20 pupils from across the school took part in the event, organised

by Chichester District Council’s Youth Engagement Team.

It is part of the Ideas into Action programme which works with schools to foster pupils’ interest in local democracy by encouraging them to engage in community issues that they feel strongly about.

The conference was the first of its kind to take place in the town and was held at Selsey Town Hall.

The pupils have formed political parties and each one identified an issue to focus on, including healthy living, mental health, road safety awareness and business education.

The groups are being supported by a number of partners who will act as mentors to the pupils and help them to develop their ideas over the next month.

These include the council’s Economic Development, Community Safety and Wellbeing teams plus Sussex Police and the local branch of the charity MIND. The youngsters enjoyed a practical session on presentation and public speaking skills and got the chance to take

part in a question and answer session with a local councillor.

Pupil Harry Benham said: “The conference day was great fun and a brilliant opportunity to evolve our ideas and find out what is and isn’t possible."

Following the conference, the groups will hone their ideas and present their manifestos to the whole school as part of Vote For Me day. The rest of the school will vote for their favourite party. The winning group will develop their idea

further to make it a reality, with help from the community and extra funding. The other ideas will then be taken forward by a series of youth ambassadors.

Cllr Eileen Lintill, cabinet member for community services at Chichester District Council, said: "This was a fantastic day and was completely led by the young people taking part.

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Giving charities a big boost A GROUP of children from a swim school have helped to raise more than £2,000 for charities.

Puddle Ducks in Hampshire and West Sussex has raised £2,286.05 for local causes over the last five years.

This year, Puddle Ducks has more than doubled the combined total from previous years and has raised £3,063.61 for Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice during the charity swimming event.

Puddle Ducks hosts a charity event each year in which children raise money for a local cause by learning water safety and survival skills, dressed in their favourite pyjamas.

This year, Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice is Puddle Ducks' chosen charity. The funds raised will go towards running the hospice.

Chestnut Tree House is a children’s charity providing hospice care services and community support for children and young people with progressive lifeshortening conditions throughout east and west Sussex, Brighton and Hove and south east Hampshire.

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Art work to be shown in city TWO students from Bishop Luffa School have had their art work chosen to be exhibited in London.

Year 13 A-level Art and Design students Izzy Crouch and Jessica Turner have had their work chosen by the Royal Society of British Artists to be exhibited in the prestigious Star Students Exhibition to be held in the Mall Galleries in London in March.

Work by several of the Year 13 Art students was initially selected to be put forward to the RBA exhibition, by the local City of Chichester NADFAS Society (National Association of Fine and Decorative Arts) and only work of the highest calibre was chosen by the society to be submitted.

There were 272 entries from all over the UK submitted by 39 different NADFAS societies this year.

The two chosen pieces of art work: a

painting by Izzy Crouch entitled The Three Lydias and a Biro drawing by Jessica Turner entitled Generations 3 will initially be exhibited at the Royal Over-Seas League, St James, London W1 from January 23 to March 8 and will then be exhibited at the Framers Gallery, London W1 from March 12 to March 17.

The final exhibition of the students’ work will be at the RBA’s annual show at the Mall Galleries in March.

Izzy is currently on a gap year, and in February is planning to fly off to South America for four months.

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Jessica is also on a gap year doing a Foundation Art course. She will then be applying to study BSc Geography at either Exeter or Durham University.

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2) Keep on top of basic maintenance Check roofs and gutters for slipped or damaged tiles and for any leaks.

Check overflows and pipework for any leaks as well as damp smells or flaking paint, which may indicate a hidden problem. Bleed the radiators and check the pressure of the boiler to see if it needs topping up.

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Keep windows, particularly in bathrooms and kitchens and especially during and after showering and bathing and cooking. Use extractor fans where fitted and wipe down any wet surfaces after using the shower and the bath.

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5) Fire safety Do not overload electrical sockets with appliances and Christmas lights as this can cause a fire hazard.

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Bulbs planted in polio project A GROUP of around 70 children from primary schools across the city have taken part in a bulb planting project in Priory Park to mark World Polio Day. The planting took place to help highlight the Rotary International’s 32-year campaign to eradicate the disease.

The event was organised by the Rotary Club of Chichester Priory in partnership with Chichester District Council’s Green Spaces team.

The team's gardeners helped prepare the ground and worked with the children to plant the bulbs.

The youngsters planted 2,000 purple crocus bulbs around the park’s Sensory Garden for the Purple4Polio campaign.

In 1985, more than 1,000 people a day worldwide were affected by polio. By 2006, as a result of Rotary’s work, this was reduced to just five people a day worldwide.

During this time, the number of polio-endemic countries has dropped from 125 to just three, with more than 2.5 billion children receiving vaccinations thanks to Rotary’s work. As a result, the mission to eradicate polio completely is now in the final stages with the last recorded outbreak in February.

Clr Roger Barrow, cabinet member for contract services at the council, said: “Our Green Spaces team was only too happy to help make this event happen for such a worthy cause.“

Friday, December 8, 2017

Misery over caravan theft

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A DISTRAUGHT couple have had their caravan stolen from an Oving storage site.

Rod and Allison Wilkins, from Aldwick, were shocked to find their caravan had been taken without their knowledge.

The couple, who lived in Surrey, had bought the caravan two years ago to use at East Wittering. They had left it there at a caravan site until they permanently moved to Bognor Regis and no longer had a use for it. They then decided to put it up for sale and keep it at Chantry Storage in Oving in the meantime.

Mrs Wilkins said: "Our caravan went in to storage on September 11 as we were trying to sell it. I went to the compound on October 4 to give it a clean and that's when I noticed it was missing.

"I called the owner to see where it was and he said he didn't know but another caravan had been stolen."

Mr and Mrs Wilkins soon discovered that owner James Ward had a break-in at Chantry Storage somewhere between the evening of September 25 and the next morning which is when both vehicles must have gone.

Mr Wilkins said: "James admitted that he knew another couple's caravan had been stolen but didn't notice ours had gone. Someone had just gone in and picked the best and newest caravans in storage and taken them.

"We had wheel locks and hitch locks on our caravan but it didn't stop the thieves using an angle grinder on them.

"They cut through the lock on the gate, too, and pushed up the CCTV cameras with a broom or something so they

weren't pointing at anything.

"The police said they have been stolen to order. Since the break-in, the site has upped its security with new cameras and new locks on the gates."

Mrs Wilkins said she was really sure the site was suitable when they went to look at it originally. She said: "We thought as it's a fairly remote site it would be safe. It's not like it's on a main road advertising all the caravans there.

"We had to pay £100 deposit for the key to gain access. As we put the caravan up for sale we thought it was important to have the key so we could get in and out if we needed to show people the caravan.

"We anticipated the caravan had to be stored there over winter because the selling season would be over."

Mr Wilkins said he was now concerned that the insurance company wouldn't pay out as it was not a recognised site.

He said: "It's a shame because we had the caravan stored there for over a year without any problems.

"We bought the caravan in May, 2014, when it was two years old and it cost £21,500. It's a lot of money to lose.

"All we've wanted from the police is just a bit of information and investigation."

A Sussex Police spokeswoman said: "Police received reports of a break-in at a farm in Church Lane, Chichester, on Tuesday, September 26.

"The break-in had happened between 7pm on September 25 and 6am on September 26 and a caravan and a fourwheel boat trailer had been stolen. Police investigated and the stolen vehicles have not been located."

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police online quoting serial 236 of 26/9. The Chichester Post asked Mr Ward for a comment.

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Neighbours fight crime CRIME prevention has been strengthened on a Pagham estate.

A spate of burglaries has prompted a resurgence of Neighbourhood Watch among residents of Mill Park Farm.

THe network has surged to 17 street coordinators in a few weeks as volunteers came forward to fill the positions.

Neighbourhood Watch signs have also been installed among the estate’s 271 homes. THey are placed on the public main road, Millfarm Drive, through the estate as well as its 11 private side roads.

Ron Spiers, the estate’s co-ordinator, said the revival of Neighbourhood Watch had provided re-assurance.

“Anything off the main road is private property and that is where Neighbourhood Watch comes in.

“If someone sees something strange happening in one of those roads, they will report. THe co-ordinators will pass it on the police either by ringing 101 or 999 if the incident is more serious.

“We’ve had a couple of incidents recently. One involved a woman hearing voices outside her bedroom at 1am. She was on the phone straight away and the police were contacted.

“THe people had moved away by the time they arrived and we don’t know what they were doing but it was still worthwhile.

We also get good reports from the police about incidents which have taken place.”

Neighbourhood Watch on the estate, off Pagham Road, dates back to 2001 when Arthur Guppy launched it after he had moved in. But he had to step down three

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years later and the network declined in the following years.

He said it was good it had returned stronger than before. “It’s brilliant to see it back. We had nothing at all here when I started it," he said.

THe catalyst for the return were the burglaries of four of the estate’s homes last summer. Mr Spiers said: “THis is the type of estate where everyone looks out for everyone else and we had an informal network but that was all.”

He is hoping to recruit a further two co-ordinators for Mill Park Drive and complete the comprehensive coverage for the some 500 residents on the estate.

Neighbourhood Watch’s area coordinator for Pagham, Barry Ashdown, moved on to the estate nine years ago and has overseen the increase in co-ordinators from the single individual in recent years.

• Neighbourhood Watch has also acted to protect three of the Mill Park Farm estate’s residents. It has passed on a security light to three of the homeowners.

THe activity floodlights were part of a donation to the Bognor Regis area’s Neighbourhood Watch group.

Mr Spiers said: “THese lights will make a lot of difference to the residents concerned. THeir homes back on to fields and these will allow them to see what is going on.”

Dill Cropley, the joint manager of the estate, said: “THe lights will give the residents peace of mind. I have spoken to one resident about having a light and she thanked me profusely.”

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CHINA and the USA were among the early visitors to Bersted Parish Council's websites.

THe cyber tourists took at look at the likes of road works information and fly-tipping news when the site opened last Friday.

Parish councillor Trevor Marshall said: "By using simple web tools, we know that within hours of our new website - bersted-pc.gov.uk - going live it appears that both China and the USA are checking us out.

"Or are they simply interested in what we have to say?

"THere are no state secrets to discover on our site but...we are trying to support our community.

"If you live, work or have a business in the parish there are some useful pages to visit."

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Pupils first to sing carols INTENSIVE rehearsals led to a première for singers from a Bognor Regis school.

THe 14 pupils at THe Regis School joined hundreds of their peers from across the country for the special performance at Southwark Cathedral in London.

THey gave the first public rendition of Wassail!

Carols of Comforts and Joy - a new musical score by renowned composer Alexander l'Estrange.

One of the students who took part in the memorable event was Jade Brighten, 16. She said: "It was a fantastic day and we met some great people and made new friends.

"I enjoyed the experience of singing with so many people."

Her fellow performer, Anna Wisdom, also 16, said: "THe performance went incredibly well and I enjoyed being part of this experience.

"I have never been involved with choral singing before and it is definitely something I would like to continue in the future."

Last week's performance was organised by the national group of schools in United Learning, which include THe Regis School.

It was designed to open up the world of choral singing to pupils and the piece drew on folk traditions with a modern twist influenced by jazz and modern choral music.

THe Regis School's singers had been learning the piece since the start of term but only met the other singers on the day of the concert.

Tracy Munford, its team leader for art and technology (music), said: "THis was a fantastic opportunity for our students to be part of this performance and to be able to perform in such an amazing venue."

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THe sessions have been commissioned from Worthingbased asphaleia as part of a peer-led programme for all young people in the county and an adult education programme for their parents or carers.

Issues such as practising safe behaviour when using mobile phones, on the internet or gaming will be tackled by youngsters in their workshops. THe parent workshops will be delivered by young people and will focus on topics such as the online social issues faced by young people and how their parents/carers can support them.

THe programme will be devised for the Safer Arun Partnership, which includes Arun District Council, Sussex Police and West Sussex County Council.

Cllr Mike Clayden, Arun's cabinet member for community wellbeing, said: "THe series of workshops have been carefully thought out to tackle issues which we know will affect young people, and which their parents and carers worry about."

THe dates of workshops will be publicised next year. THey are seen as particularly important with the approach of Christmas and the prospect of internet-enabled gadgets as presents for many children.

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Warm welcome to Santa's grotto SANTA'S Grotto is open in Bognor Regis tomorrow.

My Sisters' House is inviting families to join in the festive fun and help to raise money for its services for vulnerable women.

Santa will be in his home from 10am-midday at the Laburnum Centre in Lyon Street.

He will be joined between 10.30am12.30pm by Olaf, from the Disney film Frozen, to make the occasion even more special.

My Sisters' House founder Julie Budge said: "THis is the first year we have organised Santa's Grotto and we thought it would be nice for families to come along and enjoy themselves.

"THe cost will be ÂŁ5 for a family to

SUPPORTERS in the Bognor Regis area of changing the voting system have met their MP to make their case.

Six members of the Make Votes Count in West Sussex committee discussed sweeping away the current first past the post system used in English elections.

THey told Nick Gibb, MP for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, a form of proportional representation would work will in local government elections.

Aldwick resident Ron Hurstwaite, who led the delegation, said the discussion had been relaxed and cordial.

"I pointed out the need for a much

see Santa. THe Laburnum Centre are putting on a Christmas fair to add to the occasion and the cafe in the centre will be open as well."

Santa will be handing presents to the children he believes deserve them the most.

THe gifts have been donated by supporters of the centre, based in London Road.

Hundreds have been given.

Volunteers spent last Saturday morning wrapping the donations to ensure each one has a seasonal touch.

"We are very grateful to everyone who has donated a present to us," said Julie.

"THey have just kept on coming and coming."

can help us.

"We are able to use their resources and insight so that any mistakes we might have made as our first film festival can be avoided."

For the Bognor Regis resident, it was important that the town was an integral part of the festival.

He said: "THere's so much potential here.

"THe ultimate dream is to start up something like Pinewood or Universal here in Bognor Regis.

"THere were plans for that to happen in 1966 but nothing came of it.

"We want big studios to see what Bognor Regis has to offer."

So far, the festival, which will take place at the Jeneses Arts Centre in Linden Road next July, has attracted the work of film-makers from Bristol and Crawley and as far away as Australia.

"We hope we can bring a worldwide film community to Bognor Regis with the festival," PJ said.

He also acknowledged its importance to people with a passion for the art.

He said: "It's such a big industry people don't know what to do.

"I hope this gives people the chance to grow and develop further.

"THere is a lot of opportunity for young people but older generations who were interested in film could not follow their dreams of film-making.

"THis festival is for people like that, who are passionate about film."

It is a local all-party group and Mr Gibb agreed to meet its six representatives.

As well as Mr Hurstwaite, they included Doug Maw, of Yapton, Bognor Regis resident Cllr Francis Oppler and Janet Crosley, of Littlehampton.

Mr Hurstwaite pointed out the past three general elections had resulted in instability, in spite of claims the first past the post system led to stable government.

He also stated proportional representation was used for council elections in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, as well as in other European countries.

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Town's film festival to rise like a phoenix A POPULAR international film festival will see its legacy continue with the help of a rising Bognor Regis production company.

THe anticipated South Coast Phoenix Film Festival that is set to take place next year joined with the team behind THe End of the Pier International Film Festival in a collaboration marking a new era of film for the town.

Although this will be the festival's debut, the partnership will bring a wealth of experience to the event.

THe End of the Pier Festival first ran in 2003 and held successful film screenings and awards until 2012 when lack of sponsorship among other obstacles forced its founder Bryan Gartside to close it.

Bryan was the first port of call for young film-maker PJ Saysell-Rosales, who launched the new festival through his company, Phoenix Rising Media.

PJ, aged 24, said: "I thought we should get in contact with the people who ran THe End of the Pier Festival straight away.

"Bryan was very keen. As soon as the opportunity came, he was very sincere and enthusiastic.

"I think he was quite touched to be able to start up another film festival in Bognor Regis.

"Getting Bryan on board will help the reputation of our festival because THe End of the Pier was very well known. All the expertise he has got of film festivals

fairer voting system to engage with younger voters and the 37 per cent of the population who currently do not participate if we are to achieve a true democracy we can be proud of."

THe recent meeting with Conservative Mr Gibb followed a debate in the House of Commons on October 30 about changing parliamentary elections to proportional representation. THe motion was a technical one and no decision was taken.

More than 100,000 people had signed a petition by Tim Ivorson, who is a committee member of Make Votes Count in West Sussex.

THe festival marks another success for PJ's production company that saw its short film Malefaction get nominated for a couple of awards at the prestigious Aesthetica Short Film Festival last month.

PJ said: "It is amazing that we stood out enough to be nominated in a BAFTA recognised competition."

Bryan Gartside, the founder and director of THe End of the Pier Festival, shared PJ's enthusiasm for their hometown.

He said: "THere is a heritage of film making in Bognor Regis.

"It was this which really inspired me to start up the festival in the first place."

THe End of the Pier Festival similarly received international attention.

"We had people flying in America to watch their films being screened.

"I hope this new festival will get a similar response from people.

"Having a film festival opens up a tremendous amount of doors for everyone involved. If someone makes a film they have got to screen it in front of an audience. THat's the whole point of making films," he said.

Film-makers in Bognor Regis can receive a 20 per cent discount when hiring equipment from Feral Equipment Ltd to enter the South Coast Phoenix Film Festival. Find out more at feralequipment.com. Entries to the festival are open and will close in May. More details: phoenixfestival.org

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KITCHEN sink meets Hollywood glamour in a soulful, real-life account of the relationship between 55-year-old Oscar winner Gloria Grahame (Annette Bening, a dead ringer) and 26-year-old actor Peter Turner (Jamie Bell) in the late ’70s in Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool.

Playing out in smoky pubs and dates to the pictures, it’s never less than believable, thanks mainly to two leads on sparkling form.

Graham, a star of post-war American film noir, can be seen for real in the thriller The Big Heat.

Directed by no less than Fritz Lang we follow Police Sergeant Bannion (Glenn Ford) investigating the apparent suicide of a corrupt cop who is suddenly ordered to stop the investigation.

Driven to unravel the mystery, Bannion continues but with tragic family results. Is it the politically powerful underworld syndicate, aided by spurned boss’s girlfriend Debbie (Gloria Graham)?

America comes up trumps again with The Florida Project, one of the best films about childhood made anywhere in recent years. Six-year old Moonee is like a little modern-day Huckleberry Finn, prowling round the purple walled motel she calls home with her friend Scooty looking for adventure.

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Her mother Halley can barely scrape the rent together but has the same lust for life as her daughter. The motel’s genial manager, Bobby (Willem Dafoe)takes it all in, another gem actor in this unforgettable film.

Don’t miss either the stunning Zambian tale of 8 year-old Shula who is accused of witchcraft in I am Not a Witch, a British film; France’s Ladies, a female-centric post-cancer drama set in Lyon treated with humour and strength; Norway’s thriller Thelma about a woman who begins to fall in love only to discover that she has fantastic powers and Victoria and Abdul starring Judi Dench once more as Queen Victoria who appears to be smitten with Abdul, a recent household recruit from India.

Also on-screen: La Comèdie Française’s remarkable Le Misanthrope with English sub-titles and the Royal Opera House’s The Nutcracker. Find out the tricks and mastery of the film trade on 8 December at 18.30 with A Technical History of Film talk from 1895 to the present. 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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To promote your event email Fiona Callingham at: entertainment@sussexpost.co.uk or phone: 01243 908506 The Bognor Regis Concert Band

Bognor Regis Concert Band: Christmas Concert December 10 St Wilfrid's Church, Bognor Regis info@brconcertband.org.uk www.brconcertband.org.uk THE BOGNOR Regis Concert Band have been working hard in rehearsals over the past few weeks to create a varied and enjoyable programme for this year's Christmas Concert.

From traditional Christmas carols that you're all invited to sing-along with, to festive hits made famous by films and pop stars over the years, this concert has music for everyone to enjoy.

Since their formation in 1986, the band has grown both in size and popularity and currently has around 50 enthusiastic members. THe current name was

adopted in 1996.

THroughout the year, the non-profit band performs in several gigs out of pure enjoyment and love for music.

As residents of the local community they rely on the continued support of people like you to provide them with an audience for their hard work. Christmas is always their busiest time of year with several appearances at markets, events and their own concerts. THis concert looks to be as fun and festive as ever with a programme filled with a variety of favourites such as White Christmas, Christmas Festival and Swingin Jingle, as well as a selection of Disney hits from films such as Frozen and Aladdin.

Tickets cost £5 for adults or £3 for children.

Festive Flutes December 10 St Paul's Church, Chichester julietwite@gmail.com 07738228053 www.chichesterflutechoir.org.uk THE CHICHESTER Flute Choir are excited to present their Christmas concert featuring a variety of classical and popular music.

THere will be a selection of music for everyone to enjoy, including traditional Christmas carols and the perennial favourite Sleigh Ride, alongside other fun pieces such as the beloved tune The Typewriter, to be accompanied by an actual typewriter.

"Support your local concert band as they entertain with their programme of festive hits."

Dame Patricia Routledge and Piers Lane

THe choir's founder, Julie Twite, is looking forward to the show that showcases the group's talents.

She said: “We’ll be playing a variety of music including accompaniments by other instruments such as the harp and piano.”

THe choir was recently short-listed for the final of the national Flutewise/ ABRSM flute competition held earlier this year.

“I’m really pleased with the progress of the choir and the response from local flute players in joining our group,” Julie added.

THe concert starts at 3pm. Entry costs £5 for adults and £3 for those aged under 16.

Admission: One Shilling December 16 Minerva Theatre, Chichester box.office@cft.org.uk 01243 781312 www.cft.org.uk

"The Chichester Flute Choir are looking forward to performing their festive programme of music."

"Dame Patricia Routledge stars as famous pianist Myra Hess."

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THE EXTRAORDINARY tale of British pianist Myra Hess is being brought to the stage in this unique show.

Award-winning actress Dame Patricia Routledge and international concert pianist Piers Lane tell the extraordinary story of Myra Hess and her famous wartime National Gallery concerts.

Recounted in Dame Myra’s own words — compiled by her great-nephew,

composer Nigel Hess — and with piano music by Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Schumann and Chopin, expect to hear how the ‘great adventure’ of these 1,600 lunchtime concerts began, and how it carried on, despite the fact that bombs rained down on London.

Myra chose to share her passion for music with everyone around her during these famous concerts for which she was awarded the title of Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, by King George VI. THis uplifting story about the healing power of music is not to be missed.

Tickets start at £15 and are selling fast so be sure to book yours soon.

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Until December 31 Mary Rose Museum, Portsmouth museum@maryrose.org 023 9283 9766 www.maryrose.org THE MARY Rose museum is pleased to announce their winter programme of Tudor activities which will take place throughout December.

In the 16th century, decorations were made on Christmas Eve using greenery from trees such as holly, ivy, yew, mistletoe and laurel. It was believed these would bring good luck in to the home.

Continuing this tradition, from 23–31

December, children can make their own totally Tudor decorations when visiting the museum.

Images of the Tudor Rose or the Mary Rose herself will be available to colour in, ready to hang on the Christmas tree.

For another hands-on activity, visitors can make their own Tudor pomanders from oranges and decorate them with

cloves.

As well as the special activities, visitors over the Christmas period can enjoy all the Mary Rose offers as home to the largest and most important collection of Tudor artefacts anywhere in the world.

This is the ideal way to try something a bit different this December.

Regular admission prices apply.

"The Mary Rose museum is offering a unique way to see in the festive season with their range of Tudor activities."

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The Snowman and Paddington's First Christmas December 22 Portsmouth Guildhall 0844 847 2362 www.portsmouthguildhall.org.uk THIS is the perfect way to welcome in the festive season for any families with young children and two of television's most popular characters are brought to life through the magic of music.

The hugely popular and talented Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra are returning to the Portsmouth Guildhall for a very special evening of live music.

You'll be walking in the air as you journey with the Snowman and James on their magical adventure through the

winter sky in this special showing of the festive classic on the large screen.

The beloved film will be accompanied by the full orchestra, giving you the chance to see the film as you've never seen it before.

All this will be paired with Paddington Bear’s First Concert, narrated by special guest Pui Fan Lee, from CBeebies. Fall in love with the bear from Peru all over again in this delightful part of the show.

So why not join some of television and film's most beloved children's characters for this unique and Christmassy evening of live music?

Tickets cost £11 for children and £26 for adults.

"For fans of The Snowman and Paddington Bear this is a wonderful Christmas treat."

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"Aladdin has everything we know and love about pantomimes by the bucket load."

WHAT better way to kick-start the pantomime season than with a magical carpet ride to the world of Aladdin and his friends?

The talented and experienced cast and crew at Spillers Pantomimes can't wait to return to the Alexandra Theatre for a fantastic show filled with heroes, villains, comedy and dames.

Get your voices warmed up to shout all the classic panto lines such as "he's behind you!", "oh no we're not" and "boo, hiss!"

Renowned pantomime dame Christopher Marlowe is making his Bognor Regis debut as Widow Twankey.

He said: “I haven’t played here before, but I have seen shows here and what I love about the place is that it is just so friendly and welcoming.

"It makes such a difference.”

So join Widow Twankey and all the other characters for a fun-filled show packed with jokes, music, dancing, slapstick and everything we love about pantomimes.

Tickets range from £13-£15. Discounts are available for families of four.

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Irritating people could be a Christmas blessing to you CHRISTMAS is looming, we are busier than ever, trying to cram more into our busy schedules than normal (if that is even possible!) and stress levels are high. So perhaps we become slightly less tolerant of people in general. But have you ever thought that the person in your life that bugs you the most, actually might be serving a purpose?

When someone bothers you, it can really get under your skin and play havoc in your mind. It could be anyone from a confidant, an outspoken new person at work, your mother-inlaw, brother, or your best friend's new running buddy!

But stop and think for a second, what it is that is going on for you emotionally and why does this person bother you quite so much? I know it’s hard to look at things like this for some people, as they are ‘always right'!

However, what if these people can actually highlight what we need to heal or deal with within our own lives. We often don’t like things in others that we don’t like about ourselves. Why does it irritate you so much when someone just won't stop talking, or you have to listen to their non-stop complaining? Or they are endlessly negative, or annoyingly happy! Or perhaps they are passive aggressive, or too submissive, or not motivated enough, or too tough talking!

Whatever it may be, perhaps you need to focus on appreciating more in your own life and being grateful for everything you do have. Or perhaps building your self-esteem, and self worth?

Perhaps you need to think less about how others feel about you and only concentrate on how you feel about yourself. Or you would like to feel more genuinely satisfied and content inside

without putting on a ‘happy face’ for the world to see? When we understand our true fears and triggers, not only do they loosen their hold on us, but also we naturally begin to feel less aggravated by others too.

Many of the world's greatest spiritual teachers believe that struggle shows up in our lives to teach us something important. If there’s an annoying person in your life, you need to change your mind-set towards things to allow emotional shifts within, in order to get through those tough times. Because as long as life goes on, so will the existence of people who bother you — guaranteed.

Certain people that you meet at certain times in your life, good or bad, will help steer you in a direction that perhaps you would not have taken otherwise, so seeing the gift in everyone is a good mind-set to adopt.

It’s also important to consciously think about who and where you direct your energy too, because you cannot save everyone! It can be terribly frustrating when you want to be that person who loves to advise, and perhaps some people just do not want to know. THey listen to you, but you know full well that they are not going to change a thing.

For example, a friend who is miserable about being stuck in a dead-end job but won’t leave. Or, that boss who never stands up for herself/himself with certain colleagues. Or a relative who won’t eat healthy food even though you know they cry at night over their weight gain. Or your friend who cries on your shoulder about her awful husband every time you see her, but does not do anything to change the situation.

I know you have all the answers! You can help!

You want to shout from the rooftops, do this, do that, and all will be well! Instead, why not try just sitting back, listening, observing, smiling and sipping your cup of calming chamomile tea.

People who get stuck in the victim loops illuminate the fact that ALL we can control is ourselves. Amen for that! THink of the energy you can give to just being you. It’s not selfish, and it’s not unkind.

THere is a great gift in listening, and for your

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As a last resort, if all else fails, annoying people can also just make you laugh. Can someone’s road rage, negativity, and rudeness, or even plain ignorance make you laugh instead of fret? Can you carry your agitation more lightly, or possibly not at all? Because annoying types may be assignments, yes, but if we’re willing to learn something from them, they can be our teachers too.

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Community News & Views A NEW president has been appointed by members of the Chichester & District Law Society.

Margaret Windram was chosen for the position at the society's annual meeting. She had previously served as its vice-president.

Her new role lasts for one year. During that time, she will oversee the professional organisation's local training, social activities and external communications.

Margaret, pictured below, is an associate with Irwin Mitchell, where she is part of its will, trust and estates dispute team in Chichester. She said: "It is an honour to be appointed as president by my colleagues at the Chichester and District Law Society. Irwin Mitchell Private Wealth has good links with the society, and I'm keen to begin my tenure so I can continue the excellent work undertaken by my predecessors."

As president, Margaret has chosen Dementia Support as the charity the society will back in the next 12 months. It is also a cause supported by Irwin Mitchell Private Wealth's office in Chichester.

Margaret's tenure got off to a healthy fundraising start when a raffle at the society's foundation dinner after the formal meeting raised ÂŁ640 towards Dementia Support's plans for a dementia hub in Tangmere.

"Every president wants to make their own mark on the society, so I'm also looking forward to establishing and implementing my ideas over the coming year - beginning with the society raising money for Dementia Support," said Margaret.

Paula James, the lead partner in Chichester's will, trust and estates disputes team, said she had every confidence Margaret would successfully steer the society's helm by bringing new ideas to Chichester's practising solicitors.

THe Chichester & District Law Society is well established in the area and is a satellite organisation for the Law Society.

Sir, A COUPLE of weeks ago, I was surprised to notice that about 100 metres of hedge had been destroyed on each side of the B2178 Old Broyle Road.

I checked on the Chichester District Council website but could find no planning approval for the work.

I then contacted Southern Water (new pipeline to Tangmere) and then West Sussex Highways but neither organisation knew anything about it.

So then I went to the district council's offices...and the person at the planning desk also could not find any approval for this work.

But his colleague thought it might be 'something to do with White House Farm'. THey said an 'enforcement officer' would get back to me.

How can this have happened when the S106 planning conditions are still being discussed for this huge development and no one knows how long this will take to be finalised?

What on earth is the point of planning law if the council do not enforce it.

And the public (who pay for the council to represent them) is 'fobbed off' with an 'it will happen anyway so no point doing anything about it' response ?

White House Farm is a huge development for Chichester... what does this bode for the future of this project ?

I am seriously concerned as this has shown the inability of the council to control the situation even at this early stage and while discussing with them other issues directly to do with this development.

Robert Pasteiner Chichester

LADIES of the Arun Sounds ladies' barbershop chorus based in North Bersted have celebrated a very impressive anniversary.

Madeleine Branson, Penny Mitchell and Wendy Mead have all reached an amazing 35 years as members of LABBS - THe Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers.

All three are founder members of the Arun Sounds and this award represents many years of dedication and hard work to the art form that is barbershop singing.

THey are pictured below having received their certificates from the regional LABBS representative, Jacqui Edwards, and the Arun Sounds current chairwoman, Joyce Stroud.

THe ladies always welcome new members to join their chorus or, if you would like to find out more about the group and its rehearsal times, visit thearunsounds.co.uk or find it on Facebook.

PRIZE-WINNING sopranos Erin Alexander and Tina Gelnere will be presenting an evening of musical entertainment for the Friends of Ravenna Christmas meeting in Chichester.

THeir programme, accompanied by Chris Coote, will comprise a mixture of Italian opera arias by Mozart, Donizetti, Rossini, Verdi and Puccini as well as items

by Gilbert & Sullivan, Ivor Novello, Benjamin Britten, and Rodgers & Hammerstein.

Both singers recently graduated from the University of Chichester with first class honours degrees and won prizes and bursaries awarded by the Funtingdon Music Group.

Friends' spokesman Michael Bonser said: "We are delighted to welcome such talented singers to our Christmas meeting, and can promise a wonderful evening's entertainment to anyone who comes.

"Non-members are especially welcome to attend

the concert and learn more about the society and its activities. THe cost of entry is ÂŁ11 to include festive refreshments during the interval."

THe meeting will take place at 7.30pm next Monday at the Assembly Rooms in North Street.

Erin, above, is now studying for a masters degree in voice at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama under the tuition of Gail Pearson.

Last year saw her become the first recipient of the Cooper Hall Emerging Artists Bursary Award. THis included the chance to explore the role of Zerlina in Don Giovanni under the assistant director at the Royal Opera House, Greg Eldridge.

Tina is a classical singer from Latvia. She has performed in notable productions in Latvia.

Many of them have been roles in major operas.

She is studying singing with mezzo-soprano Anne Mason and has been accepted for post-graduate studies.

MORE than 100 primary school children from around Bognor Regis and Chichester rowed their way to fitness and teamwork.

THe pupils, pictured below, were split into mixed school teams for the static challenge hosted by THe Regis School.

A spokesman said: "THe atmosphere for the competition became even more electrifying in the latter part of the event when races were visually represented on a to projected screen.

"THis meant that the teams were able to see the live placing of their 'boat'. Team-mates roared encouragement at each other, replicating the sounds of a professional rowing boat.

"Overall, the event was a huge success. All children participated and worked exceptionally well in their teams and, most importantly, they all left with huge smiles on their faces."

THe event was organised by sports leaders at THe Regis School. THe participants came from Southway, Bersted Green, Downview, Rose Green Junior, St Mary's, South Bersted, Edward Bryant, Funtingdon and West Dean schools.

A series of races comprised the challenge from short distance sprints conducted in pairs to whole team, long distance endurance events.

"As each race required more than one participant from each team, the pupils were taught how to implement effective changeovers. THis include having two team-mates to hold the rowers' feet instead of strapping the feet into rowing machines," said the spokesman.

"THis added even more excitement to the races as teams had to effectively allocate members to these additional roles in order to keep their team-mate on the machine.

THe challenge was part of THe Regis School's watersports hub school status with the Youth Sport Trust - to ensure it uses watersports to positively influence children in the school and also the local community.

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AN INTERESTING, creative and exhausting day was enjoyed by Bognor Regis Art Society members with Gary Miller.

Gary worked with them step by step on his Still Life workshop, pictured above, based on a pear, a jam jar and a red pepper.

He explained every aspect of the subject and provided hints on which colours to mix and how to approach a subject as daunting as a jam jar.

THe session at Bersted Jubilee Hall off Chalcraft Lane finished by revealing the results of those present and they were all surprised by the quality of them.

Bognor Regis Art Society meets at least once a month during the year, except for August, and exhibits in Arundel and Bognor Regis.

New members are welcome.

Details can be obtained from Sue Harrington at Artisan2015@aol.com

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Centuries of Christmas traditions have been continued through to the present day

By Pat Saunders, volunteer at The Novium Museum ALTHOUGH the festival of Christmas began as a predominantly Christian celebration, other religions and cultures have had similar festivities throughout history.

The traditions associated with Christmas have changed and evolved over time, and many of the traditions people around the world still take part in have sometimes come from unexpected customs.

During the Roman period, the Pagan festival of Saturnalia would have been celebrated in mid-winter when days are at their shortest.

The holiday included elements such as banqueting, partying and gift-giving, and celebrated the Roman god Saturn.

Janus, the Roman god of beginnings, transitions and doorways, who was depicted with two faces back to back, one looking forward and one looking back, was also associated with the beginning of the New Year.

During Medieval times, there were 12 days of celebration for Christmas, which took in New Year, beginning on Christmas Eve and ending with Twelfth Night.

Preparations for Christmas would begin at the end of November. Christmas puddings were made from recipes full of rich ingredients.

To bring good luck for the following year, small items like silver charms or sixpences were added.

Another custom was to add a dried pea; the recipient on Christmas Day was then declared ‘lord’ or ‘lady’ of the festivities.

When making the pudding, each member of the family would be invited to give it a stir and make a wish.

The puddings were then cooked and set aside in the pantry or larder until Christmas Day when it was re-boiled in its basin.

December itself was a time of waiting and

The traditions associated with Christmas have changed and evolved over time.

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Food harvested and preserved from autumn was set aside ready for the celebration.

In Tudor times, special foods like dates stuffed with marzipan were made. Advent was a designated time to fast.

Christmas Eve was usually the time for decorating homes. Evergreens like holly and ivy were chosen, and some would use these to make elaborate wreaths and garlands.

Some would look for flowers that had not succumbed to frost, occasionally roses.

Dried orange slices and sticks of cinnamon would be added for extra colour and scent.

Also decorated with evergreens were everyday tools like spinning wheels and ploughs so that they would not be used during the festivities.

The Sunday following Twelfth Night was known as Plough Sunday when a plough had the evergreens taken off and was taken to church for a blessing. The next day, Plough Monday, all farm labourers were expected to show up for work.

The 12 days of feasting and celebration after Christmas was brought to an end by Oliver Cromwell and the Inter Regnum following the execution of Charles I. Only church services were to be observed, otherwise people were expected to work as normal. On Twelfth Night, most people took down their decorations, although evergreens could be left in place until Candlemass on

February 2.

The tradition of bringing in a Christmas tree became popular in the reign of Queen Victoria and the custom was brought here by Prince Albert.

Christmas cards became popular in Victorian times with the advent of the Penny Post, allowing people to post Christmas cards for only a penny.

On Boxing Day (sometimes known as St Stephen’s Day after an early Christian martyr) morning the postmen would go house to house collecting their ‘Christmas Box’ money was set aside by the householder to show appreciation of services received.

The tradition of the Yule log began in Scandinavian countries. A large log was kept alight on the hearth for the entire 12 days. It was believed if it went out it would bring illfortune in the following year.

Others who’d be around during the 12 days of Christmas would be a group of people known as Tipteers (a very old Sussex custom where people perform a short play around Christmas time). The Tipteers would perform traditional ‘Mummers’ plays. Usually it was ‘George and the Dragon’ and included characters such as Father Christmas and a doctor.

Often, the troupe would perform their play at local pubs, where drinks and mince pies would be served.

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Led by the children of St Marys School our walk will proceed along the High Street to the Methodist Church in Waterloo Square where there will be a 30 minute Service followed by refreshments.

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Blues boss left wanting more despite PostSport bonus point victory over Maidstone CHICHESTER RFC coach Scott Ashley admits he is frustrated despite his side chalking up a second bonus point win in a row.

THe Blues followed up a victory over league leaders Medway with a 44-26 success against Maidstone.

THe five points keeps Chi fourth in LSE Division One South, seven points off top spot.

With a match away to Old Colfeians tomorrow (2pm), a side who have won their past two matches to move above Maidstone at the bottom of the league, Ashley is demanding more from his players as the halfway point of the season draws near.

Speaking after the match, the head coach said: “THere were some good bits but I'm a bit frustrated to be honest after the excellent performance last week. Maidstone were a handful and we will work on some areas at training this week.”

Chichester had to make changes from the previous week with two players from last year’s Colts making their debuts - Alex Margarson starting on the right wing and Will Prior on the bench. THe home side were quickly on the attack, with pacey open side flanker Charlie Wallace surging over with only two minutes on

the clock.

After winning the kick-off, Tom Hutchin entered the line well at full back to put lightning wing Cam Hopkins on the outside where he gassed past the defence to score the Blues’ second try with only eight minutes gone.

Hutchin slotted the extras to make it 12-0.

THe game then turned on a referee's decision, with the visitors' first foray into the Blues' 22 seeing a penalty try and yellow card against the home side.

Ten minutes later, Maidstone had scored three converted tries to take a 21-12 lead.

THe Blues regrouped with skipper Jack Bentall carrying hard to get over the gain line. It reached Hopkins, who again showed his wheels to ghost over wide. THe conversion made it 19-21.

A penalty put Chi in the lead before skipper Bentall and ever present forward Martin O'Callaghan smashed over to give the Blues a 32 - 21 lead at the break.

THe second half was slightly frustrating as Chi made some simple errors. But they stayed disciplined and never let Maidstone back in the match. Number 8 Chris Johnson signed off another powerhouse display with two tries to seal the comfortable victory.

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BOGNOR RFC made it seven wins from seven - but they were made to work for it to secure a 31-27 cup win over Cranleigh.

THe Hampshire One side were pushed all the way by the Surrey visitors and it was only a late Patrick Gibbs try that secured safe passage into the third round of the regional cup. THe Purple and Greens return to league action tomorrow, heading across the water to face the Isle of Wight (2.30pm).

Sitting in second in Hampshire One just two points behind league leaders United Services, Bognor know a strong performance across the Solent will put pressure on their title challengers.

Lee Balchin returned for the Cranleigh match. But it was the Surrey Two side that made the stronger start, crossing for a score after an interception. Bognor hit back though, thanks to a piece of magic from Darren Bidwell.

THe second rower chipped over the rushing Cranleigh backs, gathered his own kick and

offloaded out the back door to vice-captain Shane Stevens, who finished with ease in the corner after great footwork.

THe home side followed that up with another try shortly after, with number 8 George Castleton picking up from a ruck to cross.

THe power in the Purple and Greens pack started to pay off, Balchin taking advantage of a missed pass to make it 19-7 at the break.

Cranleigh hit back after the restart to make it a one score game. But Bognor hit back through Castleton, the scrum cap wearing number 8 weaving through the visitors' defence to score his second and further increase their lead to 26-14. Cranleigh then struck again to make it a five point game.

Both teams were starting to tire but Bognor prop Chris Webb sparked the game's winning move, breaking the line and somehow running three-quarters of the pitch with one boot on. He drew the last defender and gave the ball to the oncoming Gibbs to seal the win.

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DARTS: THe first trophy of the winter darts season has been decided as the father and daughter team of Andy and Jody Cooper took the Friday Night Benevolent Mixed Pairs crown.

More than 30 pairs took part in the Sandy Carter Memorial competition at the Newtown Social Club which rounded off the first half of the season.

THe Coopers (Claremont) sealed their place in the final after beating Karen Wilson (Richmond Rebels) & Adam Hall (Aldingbourne Mavericks) in three legs.

THe second semi-final saw Emma Bist (Aldingbourne Mavericks) & Ian Hackett (Claremont), who took out the champs from two years ago, take on the summer league's mixed pairs runners-up, mother and son Bridget Scott-Ragless & Richard Ragless (Friary 'Z'). After three hard-fought legs of darts, the former won through.

THe final saw the Ragless' go first by winning the bullseye, but a score of 132 from Jody Cooper saw them take the early lead. Getting to the double first allowed Andy Cooper to take only one dart to hit double 16 and take the leg. THe second leg saw a ton from Richard Ragless, but three scores of 80 plus from the Coopers saw them in the lead again.

Bridget Scott-Ragless had left her son with 98, but he missed double 12 for the leg. With the Coopers on 22, it was up to Andy Cooper again, and he did the same as the first leg, only needing one dart to hit the double, taking the match 2-0, and the title of the 'Sandy Carter Memorial' Mixed Pairs Champions 2017/18.

DARTS: Cliff Prior threw just 42 darts as he helped his QEII side cruise to victory over Friary Arms in week 13 of the Bognor Tuesday Double In Double Out darts league. Here are the results in full: DIVISION ONE - QE2 14 Friary Arms 8; THe Legends 14 THe Hoffs 7; Old Barn Owls 9 Neptune 13; Newtown Raiders - bye.

MAN OF THE MATCH - Cliff Prior (QE2) 21 & 21 darts [23.86 av]; Gary Blackwood (the Legends) 22 & 24 darts [22.36 av] MOM - 2nd leg 72 left in 18 darts 180s Wayne Wadsworth (QE2) x1; Courtney Wilson (THe Legends) x1; Tom Cripps (Neptune) x1. TON+IN-SHOTS - Gary Blackwood (THe Legends) 160 x2; Nick Green (Neptune) 160; Cliff Prior (QE2) 130; Adam Judd (Friary Arms) 120; Graeme Dutton (Friary Arms) 116 & 101; Richard Pennells (THe Hoffs) 116; Dave Bourne (Friary Arms) 112; Paul Bizzell (THe Hoffs) 105; Ben Marley (THe Legends) 102; Peter Lagden (Neptune) 101 & 100; Richard Ragless (QE2) 101; Micky Rowland (THe Legends). 100 TON+OUT-SHOTS - Nick Spicer (QE2) 116; Micky Rowland (THe Legends) 110. WHITEWASH LEGS - Jake Perry (Friary Arms) whitewashed in 21 darts by Cliff Prior (QE2).

DIVISION TWO - Wheatsheaf 9 BRSA 15; Pier Bar 17 Richmond Arms 5; THe Hoffmeisters 9 Cabin Cruisers 12; Hunston Club 13 Chi Snooker Club 10.

MAN OF THE MATCH - Alex Norgett (Chi Snooker Club) 21 & 21 darts [21.48 av]; Lee Passey (BRSA) 22 & 25 darts [21.32 av]; Rob Palmer (Cabin Cruisers) 23 & 27 darts [19.00 av]; Dougal Powell (Pier Bar) 24 & 26 darts [20.12 av]. TON+IN-SHOTS - Rob Misselbrook (Hunston Club) 122; Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club) 120; Glen Scott (BRSA) 116; Lee Passey (BRSA) 115 & 100; Alex Norgett (Chi Snooker Club) 102.

TON+OUT-SHOTS - Andy Cooper (Cabin Cruisers) 117; Lee Passey (BRSA) 114; Alex Norgett (Chi Snooker Club) 108.

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Oyster Boys left shell-shocked as Chi progress in the FA Vase

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Lions get two wins from two PAGHAM joint-boss Tom Simmonds says he believes it is no surprise that the Lions have come out of their toughest week of the season with two wins.

THe Nyetimber Lane side made it six wins from seven in the SCFL Premier when they beat league leaders Haywards Heath Town 3-0.

THen, on Wednesday, they defeated Isthmian South table toppers Lewes 1-0 in the third round of the Sussex Senior Cup - a victory which takes them into the quarter finals and stretches their unbeaten run in all competitions to ten.

With the Lions up to fourth in the league, Simmonds, who manages the side along with Richie Hellen, says the reason for a turnaround in form has been simple.

He said: "It’s no surprise to me as I know the quality that we have. It’s been a case of getting everyone fit.

"Before our current run, we had a poor stretch of four matches without a win, but then we had ten to 11 players out."

Pagham can keep the pressure on by beating sixthplaced Horsham YMCA away tomorrow (3pm). THen, on

Tuesday, they head to Crawley Down in the fourth round of the RUR Charity Cup (7.30pm).

While on paper, the away double-header may look daunting, the Lions will be full of pride after sealing a comfortable victory over Haywards Heath.

A second half hat-trick from Dan Simmonds sealed the victory and put Pagham within seven points of the leaders.

THe joint manager said: "THey didn’t really create many chances. We stifled them. I do expect them to get promoted but no one could have any argument over the result. THe scoreline didn’t flatter us to be honest."

THe Heath win was followed up by a 1-0 victory over Lewes, as Ryan Davidson capped a commanding defensive performance with a 90th minute headed winner.

Simmonds said: "We know we can cope with any side from the level above.

"And, with the form we are in, and the way lads are buying into what we are all trying to achieve, then we do not fear playing anyone.

"From one to 11, the boys were awesome and stood up to everything."

f The Lions now sit fourth in the SCFL Premier

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CHICHESTER City skipper Jack Lee believes his side are not finished yet with their FA Vase adventure.

THe Lillywhites made it into the last 32 of the national knockout competition for the second season running after a 2-0 win away at Southern Counties East side Whitstable Town. Two early strikes from Josh Clack and Scott Jones put Chi in the driving seat - a position they did not reliquish despite pressure from the Oyster Boys.

Chi, who are second in the SCFL Premier, travel to Combined Counties side Horley Town in the fourth round on January 6.

Speaking after the match, skipper Jack Lee said: “We'll approach the next round in the right way. We did that last year when we played Buckland in the fourth round of the Vase. On the day, though, they were the better side and we got outplayed. I'm looking forward to it. If we get a nice draw, then who knows?”

Miles Rutherford's side return to league action tomorrow against Broadbridge Heath at Oaklands Park (3pm). THen, on Tuesday, it's RUR fourth round action as Horsham YMCA are the visitors (7.45pm).

f Josh Clack scores Chi's opener at Whitstable

Blues hunt back-to-back wins Ne

SELSEY will look to make it back-to-back wins for the first time in three months as they look to get their SCFL Division One campaign back on track.

After starting the season strongly, the Blues had struggled of late, winning just once in nine league games before last weekend's trip to Hailsham Town.

But Steve Bailey's side pulled out a performance when they needed it most, securing a 2-0 victory thanks to a brace from Ryan Morey.

Selsey, who are ninth but with two games

in hand over the sides around them, travel to Ringmer tomorrow (3pm) looking to secure successive wins for the first time since the start of September.

THey will have their work cut out, though, with the East Sussex side one of the division's form sides in recent weeks, winning four from their past five league matches.

THat run has taken them into eighth.THey also have recent history over Selsey, winning the reverse fixture 2-0 back in September.

Elsewhere in SCFL Division Two, Sidlesham suffered only their second loss

f Selsey have had little to celebrate recently

of the season, with a surprise 4-2 defeat at home to Cowfold.

Daren Pearce's side have been in good form of late, pulling themselves up the table as they put themselves in position for a fight for promotion.

But a run of three wins was brought to a halt last weekend, when they suffered a reverse to their bogey side at the Rec. Goals from Ryan Hillier and Dan Bassil had pulled the Sids level with just ten minutes to play. But two late goals condemned Sidlesham to only their second league defeat of the season.

It means Pearce's side head to league leaders Roffey tomorrow (3pm) in third place, seven points off top spot.

Meanwhile, Bosham welcome bottom side Ferring to Walton Lane tomorrow (3pm) looking to generate some momentum as the year draws to a close.

Under the direction of new manager Gary Lines, the Robins have failed to hit the heights of last season, when they won the SCFL Division Two crown.

An up and down season sees them sitting in mid-table with half of the campaign gone.

Bosham lost further ground last weekend, drawing 1-1 at Upper Beeding.

Jake Lafferty had put the Robins in front until a goal before half time saw the hosts level. THey will hope to do better in front of a home crowd tomorrow.

Chi Ladies 'fear no one' on home turf CHICHESTER City Ladies boss Matt Wright says his side fear no one in front of a home crowd as the club won through to the third round of the women's FA Cup. A dramatic day at Oaklands Park saw six goals, two red cards and a penalty as the Green and Whites defeated C&K Basildon 4-2 after extra time. Chi's reward is a third round home tie with Premier League South East Division One side Luton Town Ladies, to be played at Oaklands Park on January 7.

But, before then, Wright's side return to Premier League South action, welcoming Gillingham to Oaklands on Sunday (2pm).

THey go into the match after winning through against a very tough C&K side.

Jess Lewry put Chi in front before the visitors

had a player sent off.

After falling behind and losing Lewry to two yellows, Jade Widdows sent the match into extra time, where Emma Alexandre and Cherelle Khassal sealed the win.

Speaking after the FA Cup win, the Chi boss said: "We don't mind who we play as long as it at Oaklands. Anyone who comes here knows they will be in for a tough day."

Chi will be without Holy Wride for the rest of the season. She is receiving anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) treatment.

Wright said: "Holly has been outstanding for us this season.

"She has been one of the best players in the league with no ACL which is testament to how good she's been. She will be missed."

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f Keaton Wood (10) scored the Rocks' goal in the 2-1 home defeat

Pearce refuses to panic as Rocks face fight for survival Next Game

BATH CITY (A) Tomorrow, 3pm

BOGNOR boss Jack Pearce maintains his side are not yet in panic mode despite sitting in the relegation zone with half the season gone.

It has been a baptism of fire for the Rocks on their return to National League South.

After starting the season well, a poor run of form has left the Rocks towards the wrong end of the table as the midway point of the season nears.

Recent weeks have brought better performances and decent results.

But a four-game unbeaten run was ended last weekend when fellow bottom-six side Concord Rangers left Nyewood Lane with a 2-1 victory.

Tomorrow is a trip to mid-table Bath City (3pm), a side who the Rocks defeated on opening day 3-2 in front of a home crowd.

Speaking to the Post, Pearce said: "We're still not in panic mode but last Saturday, given their close proximity in the league, it was a very poor result.

"But the performance was encouraging and if you think of the number of 20 and 21-yearolds we have in the team, the club has a very bright future if we can keep them in the league this season."

THe Rocks perhaps should have improved on their current league position of second bottom last weekend when they dominated play. But after falling behind to two first half strikes, a Keaton Wood headed goal 15

minutes from time was all they could muster in a losing effort.

Pearce said: "It was the sort of game where, if we played it ten times, then with the same performance we would have comfortably won it six or seven times, drawn a couple and then lose just once.

"If our precarious position in the league wasn't so crucial, there were lots of positive to take out of it.

"None of their goals came for their great play but our self-inflicted unexplainable mistakes.

We had a couple of errors and judgements from players who have been playing well."

Bognor will head west tomorrow morning, with the squad in relaxed mood ahead of the long coach journey.

But Pearce says he cannot promise they will make the journey back with all three points.

He said: "I'm never confident in this league (about securing a win).

"What I am confident about is the players will try their best to earn three points and, if we play to our best, we are very capable of getting three points."

THe Rocks make the trip to the West Country missing a number of key players.

Skipper Sami El-Abd is suspended while James Crane is a long-term absentee.

Kristian Campbell is doubtful and striker Ibrahim Sekajja picked up an injury and will need to be assessed.

'The physicality is a surprise' HALFWAY through the Rocks' return to the National South and what have we learned?

For any Bognor fan thinking step two would be a walk in the park, the first 20-or-so games have been a bit of a wake up call.

Jack Pearce's side sit second bottom - but the veteran manager is not downbeat about how his side have performed so far this term.

He said: "It's always been a very competitive league. THe physicality has been a surprise as teams seem to be able to find physical players with strength which are in short supply in our area. But the challenge is half the fun. I'm enjoying it and so should the players."

One thing that has been a constant of the Bognor's season is selection problems. And they have another one ahead of tomorrow's trip to Bath with four players unavailable.

THere is a positive, though, and that's the news that skipper Sami El-Abd will only miss one match rather than the initial three after being dismissed against Hemel Hempstead in the FA Trophy replay win.

Pearce said: "We have to get on with that and, whoever comes in, it is up to them to claim the shirt. We will be working hard to make sure they are well prepared and do their best for the supporters and themselves."

f Ibra Sekajja is a doubt for the trip to Bath City

IF THERE'S one thing that being a Rocks fan teaches you, it's to take the rough with the smooth.

THroughout this season, Bognor have shown that they are more than capable of competing in National South.

But, for one reason or another, the results have not always followed performances which is why - despite a decent run - we still find ourselves in the drop zone with nearly half the season gone.

After the goalless draw at home to Oxford City, it was back to focusing on the FA Trophy competition with a trip to Hemel Hempstead Town, who were also in good form in the league.

THe Tudors provided a real threat in the first half, with Antonio German scoring first from some distance.

It appeared to me the sun was affecting Dan Lincoln’s vision as he wouldn’t usually let those kinds of goals in.

So, a goal behind at half time, and all looked bleak but, again, the team never gave up and secured a draw when Ibra Sekajja bundled the ball in.

I felt in the second half we really could have gained the win at their place.

THe replay would take place back at Nyewood Lane on Tuesday night.

In a highly competitive match, it was Bognor who went through.

Chad Field’s fine chipped ball forward split the defence to pick out Sekajja.

His shot was neatly and confidently dispatched beyond the goalkeeper to send us through into the next round.

A home win. And even though it was a cup game, this meant we were four games unbeaten!

THe evening before the away Hemel Hempstead fixture it was revealed that long serving Rocks fan and mascot Graeme Bradford had passed away.

I didn’t know Graeme all that well but I know all of the players and the club made him

feel welcome home and away.

He was a constant during all of the successful years. I always remember kicking about before kick off with him when I was a mascot on a match day and when he used to sprint around the pitch to go and get the ball and then getting high fives from fans around the terraces on his return.

He will be missed by all at the club.

It was great to see that the club honoured Graeme at the Concord Rangers fixture.

We had a minute’s silence plus a round of applause on 57 minutes.

THis was well observed I thought. It was a shame that the team didn’t perform to their potential against a beatable side in my opinion.

But that’s football.

THe first goal came too quickly and then the second they scored was so simple.

It was a mountain to climb after the second goal, but Keaton Wood’s headed finish showed that we are a danger when we do attack.

Still, there are lots of games to go and I'm confident that we can improve on results, pick up points and pull ourselves away from trouble.

We knew this league would not be easy but I think the side have shown that they have enough quality to not only play at this level, but also do well at it.

Everyone knows, though, it is easier if we start to get on a roll and start picking up points.

Next up is Bath City away tomorrow on the Rocks on Tour coach travel.

We beat them at Nyewood Lane in the first game of the season 3-2.

It seems like a world away since Ollie Pearce knocked in that rocket of a free kick in front of a rocking Nye Camp crowd back in August to seal all three points.

A repeat of that would be great. Hope to see you all there!

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