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Mrs Christmas spreads joy BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk SHE may not have a red suit and a sleigh, but Kim Christmas has an important mission this season. The barista at the M&S cafe in Chichester has been helping to deliver
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members of society they expect through the doors on Christmas Day. Kim said: “I’m delighted to step into the big man’s shoes this Christmas to show our support for local charities who do so much for those facing hardship in our community. "I just love Christmas - and it's my name. I knit my own hats at Christmas
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Women's centre is ready to expand BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk A LOCAL organisation that offers support to vulnerable women across the area is set to expand. My Sisters’ House is a local grassroots organisation which supports women in Arun and Chichester. Now, they hope to step up to become a fully operational women’s centre to meet the need. My Sister's House aims to support vulnerable women who are characterised by a range of issues including histories of physical, emotional and sexual abuse, drug and alcohol addiction, trauma, and mental health problems. They also support women who may be having a difficult time – a recent loss such as bereavement, suffering poverty from unemployment, relationship breakdown, a victim of crime, accident or illness or disability. The centre is planning to open a cafe as well as a drop-in centre at its current premises in London Road, Bognor. And it has secured some office space in the town's High Street. Entrepreneur and business owner Kitty Waters said: "My background is that I've gone through some health problems myself so this is very close to my heart. "We offer support for women in the local area. "Since opening two years ago, it's
helped 337 women." Now, the centre is getting ready to expand and is asking for support from the local community, particularly in relation to donations of furniture including tables, chairs and sofas. "These are very exciting times because we are growing. Demand has outstripped supply," Kitty added. "We are trying to raise awareness around the organisation. "We would like to attract some private donors. "One in four women are affected by domestic violence which is worrying. But it's not just domestic violence victims that we help - we help women across the board. "It's women who are vulnerable. People feel so alone. They don't know who to turn to. "A lot of people access the centre might not want to access social services because it feels daunting or scary. "A lot of women go there because they want to hang out. "That's why we want to expand to a cafe. It gives support and people can open up about what's going on with them. "People feel isolated and alone in all areas of life nowadays." To find out more information about My Sister's House and the services and support that they offer, or to make a donation, please visit the website at mysistershouse.info The cafe is due to open some time in the new year.
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MEMBERS of the Friends of Centurion Way braved the cold and the wet to light decorated lanterns along the path. Centurion Way is in danger of being diverted as part of the plans for the Whitehouse Farm development. The group was set up to preserve, enhance and raise awareness of the threats to the path, and gain support from its many and varied users. As part of this aim, the group has nominated the path as a community asset for Chichester. If the application is successful, it will give the path more chance of being
protected from potential rerouting. The group will be running a series of events throughout 2018 to celebrate and enjoy the path, as well as promote its benefits to the city, its residents and visitors. The next event will be a ‘beating the bounds’ walk which is due to take place on New Year's Day, followed by a public exhibition on Saturday, January 27. People are encouraged to show their support. For more information, please visit the group website at centurionway. chicycle.co.uk or email sarah.ccc13@ gmail.com
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vulnerable people whilst protecting our environment.” Laura Bulbeck, from Stonepillow, said: “UKHarvest support us to provide our clients with food and give educational training to enhance their independent living skills by teaching them how to cook nutritious meals. "Thanks to UKHarvest and organisations such as M&S, we are able to provide Christmas dinner to over 100 homeless and vulnerable people on Christmas Day, who would otherwise be on the streets. "We rely on the support of the local community and we are extremely grateful for their generosity." To find out more information about the charities, please ukharvest.org.uk or stonepillow.org.uk.
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A HELPFUL dog from Bracklesham certainly has something to wag her tail about. Evie, a Pets as Therapy (PAT) dog, requires help from the local community to win a prestigious award and has been short-listed for the top dog prize. The Fox Red Labrador has been nominated for the national HiLife PAT Dog of the Year award by the people she has helped. Ten-year-old Evie, owned by Alexandra Hughes, has been visiting care homes and a stroke ward. Evie also regularly visits a centre for adults with learning difficulties, where the manager said: “Evie really brightens everyone’s day. She is a credit to her owner and we hope they visit for many years.” The Labrador also does phobia work and has helped a young girl with a severe fear of dogs. A retired Salvation Army officer with a rank of Major, Alexandra completed 33 years as a full-time officer in various places up and down the UK. She says she does voluntary work with Evie as part of her Christian ministry in the community to use their resources and talents for the benefit of others. She said: "The children and people
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Doctor takes on fundraising challenge to thank NHS staff BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk A DOCTOR and mum-of-two has covered a mile a day for 90 consecutive days, raising more than £2,700 in aid of a local NHS charity to support babies born prematurely. Dr Liz Leek, from Bosham, took on the challenge for Love Your Hospital, the dedicated charity of Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, to show her gratitude to NHS staff at St Richard’s Hospital following the birth of her daughter, Alannah, three months early. The Miles for Miracles event started on September 6. She covered at least a mile a day whether it was walking, running, swimming, paddle boarding or even rollerblading. Liz said: “Alannah didn’t have the easiest start in life, facing many physically demanding challenges during those early months. She was born following a placental abruption, ventilated, then needed heart surgery at just three weeks old.” Further health setbacks followed for Alannah involving sepsis, vocal cord paralysis due to nerve damage, blood transfusions, head scans and she also developed chronic lung disease. Liz added: “We spent just under 12 weeks in hospital and for six of those we were in St Richard’s neonatal unit.
“Having worked as a doctor within the unit, I’ve been in a privileged position to truly recognise how hard all the staff work." Liz finished the challenge on December 5, the day before Alannah’s birthday, having covered a total of 166.3 miles, the equivalent of six marathons. Andrea Field, neonatal nursery nurse at St Richard’s, said: “We all think Liz is utterly brilliant for supporting us in this way and for wanting to give something back to the unit. We’re truly lucky to have parents like Liz, who continue to support and help us provide first-class care.” Liz’s first daughter, Ailla, now aged two, was also born at St Richard’s, arriving two months early. “It can be hard remembering the journey, but we are so incredibly lucky and feel forever in debt to the NHS staff who cared for both our girls,” said Liz. “We’d like to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who has supported us. I’d like to thank my friends and family for joining me on this journey, and especially to my husband, Jon, for helping to carve out some time for me to complete this challenge around family life.” A £500 donation will be made to Ickle Pickles, a charity providing specialised equipment to neonatal units around the country. To make a donation to the Miles for Miracles fundraising page visit justgiving.com/fundraising/e-malyon-milesfor-miracles
Festive fun for charity A CARE provider has hosted a Christmas carol and cream tea event in a bid to raise money for Dementia UK. Caremark (Chichester) hosted the sold out event which took place at Vicars' Hall, inside Chichester Cathedral. Actress and comedian Charmaine Davies hosted the event. Musical entertainment was provided by The Chichester Community Choir. Meanwhile, Dementia UK Ambassador Bridget Pepper spoke at length about the support and specialist advice that Dementia UK offered on a daily basis. The raffle made £227, with Sir Michael Parkinson CBE, donating a signed a copy of Muhammad Ali: A Memoir. There was also a Portsmouth FC shirt and football signed by the whole first team and management, two tickets to London West End show, Thriller Live, two Richmond Enclosure tickets from Goodwood Racecourse and a Monsoon voucher.
Managing director of Caremark (Chichester), Andrew Demetriou, said the event went extremely well. “We would like to say a massive thank-you to everyone that came to our event," he said. "We have been overwhelmed by the support from the local community and from both our clients and carers. "Dementia UK is a charity very close to our hearts and it has been a great opportunity to raise both awareness and of course, some much needed money so that they can continue with the fantastic work they do on a daily basis." Caremark provides care at home in order to allow people to maintain their independence and enjoy the life that they want to lead. From the office in Chichester, Caremark offers care and support to anyone living in the city and surrounding areas of Chichester. To find out more information about the care that Caremark provides, please visit caremark.co.uk/ locations/chichester
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Wardens help lonely people COMMUNITY wardens from Chichester District Council are helping to bring the community together to tackle social isolation. The wardens in Tangmere and Oving have been working with Oving Community Watch and a team of volunteers to provide a Christmas lunch for residents who may feel lonely or isolated this Christmas. The meal, which was held yesterday at Jubilee Hall in Oving, was funded by Oving Church and donations from The Gribble pub, whose staff cooked the turkey. There was also a raffle, with prizes donated by local shops, as well as donations brought in by guests. Organisers and volunteers set up the tables and decorated the hall in the morning and started cooking for the 75 expected guests. Oving Community Watch is run by Oving parish councillor Liz Smith. The volunteer-run service aims to provide transport to appointments, help with filling in forms and also runs regular social events to help vulnerable people feel less isolated. Cllr Eileen Lintell, cabinet member for community services at the council, said: "For many of the people who came to the Christmas lunch, this is the only social event they will attend over the festive season and it may be the only time they see other people. “We want everyone to have the chance to enjoy themselves this Christmas and we don’t want anyone to feel alone.”
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Santa gets busy in his museum grotto BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk FATHER Christmas has been busy in his grotto as youngsters queued up to meet him at Chichester's Novium Museum. The museum has organised several dates over the Christmas period to allow children to meet Father Christmas. Laura Williams, communications and events officer at the museum, said: "It's a really nice thing to do at Christmas-time, to get Father Christmas in. "Our Father Christmas is really popular with families. We had requests back in September this year to see if he would be back. "This year, we have had more than 300 families coming in to see him. "It's very magical for the children. Most
children love Father Christmas and look forward to their visit." Tickets are still available to meet Father Christmas at the museum both today and tomorrow. To book your ticket, please book online or call the Chichester box office on 01243 816525. It costs £5 per child and a gift is included. Please call if you are unsure about the number of available spaces. Meanwhile, craft events are also taking place at the museum this year. Today will see children learning how to decorate a bauble. And next Friday, December 29, you can have a go at making your own Christmas cracker. Please visit thenovium.org for further details about upcoming events at the museum.
BIRDHAM community came together on December 15 for a special ceremony. A tree was raised to the top of the roof for the topping out of the new St James Community Centre. The ceremony was attended by representatives from a number of local donors, including Chichester District Council and West Sussex County Council. Over ten years ago, the church congregation decided that their single church room was no longer large enough to meet their needs and that they could provide the whole village and local area
with a community centre for a number of social, health and cultural needs. The St James centre is a two-storey building next to the church and will have rooms suitable for small meetings, counselling and therapy sessions, together with medium-size spaces for cultural and social events such as the art group and village choir rehearsals. There is also a plan to open a dropin cafe for everyone to gather and chat informally. The community have raised 83 per cent of the funds for the construction to date, thanks to generous donations, fundraising events and grants. A further £113,000 is still needed and it is hoped that the community centre will be open in July next year.
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George Bell inquiry released BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk AN INQUIRY into the way the Church of England handled allegations of sexual abuse by former Chichester bishop George Bell has said the church was "slow to acknowledge abuse". The allegations were reported by a girl known as Carol back in 1995. The former bishop died in 1958 but it is alleged he abused the girl over a four- year period. The report, led by Lord Carlile of Berriew, said the Church of England acted throughout in good faith and it was motivated by a desire to do what it perceived to be the right thing by the complainant. However, it also said that it was "slow to acknowledge abuse by its clergy and, at worst, believed to have turned a blind eye". It said that the process was deficient as it failed to follow a process that was fair to both sides and that the church should be ready to acknowledge sexual abuse committed by the clergy. The Church of England apologised in 2015 and paid £16,800 in an out of court settlement. The objectives of the report included “ensuring that survivors are listened to and taken seriously”, and that recommendations are made to help the Church embed best practice in safeguarding in the future. The report made 15 recommendations. Lord Carlile said: "I have concluded that the Church of England failed to institute or follow a procedure which respected the rights of both sides. The Church, understandably concerned not to repeat the mistakes of the past
when it had been too slow to recognise that abuse had been perpetrated by clergy and to recognise the pain and damage caused to victims, has in effect oversteered in this case. "In other words, there was a rush to judgement: the Church, feeling it should be both supportive of the complainant and transparent in its dealings, failed to engage in a process which would also give proper consideration to the rights of the Bishop. Such rights should not be treated as having been extinguished on death." The current Bishop of Chichester, Martin Warner, said: "Lord Carlile’s independent review is a demonstration of the Church of England’s commitment to equality of justice and transparency in our safeguarding practice. “We welcome Lord Carlile’s assessment of our processes, and apologise for failures in the work of the core group of national and diocesan officers and its inadequate attention to the rights of those who are dead. "We also accept the report’s recognition that we acted in good faith, and improvements to core group protocols are already in place. The emotive principle of innocent until proven guilty is a standard by which our actions are judged and we have to ensure as best we can that justice is seen to be done. "Irrespective of whether she is technically a complainant, survivor, or victim, ‘Carol’ emerges from this report as a person of dignity and integrity. "It is essential that her right to privacy continues to be fully respected. “The good deeds that Bishop George Bell did were recognised internationally. They will stand the test of time."
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Celebrating young carers AN AWARDS ceremony has taken place to celebrate young people who care for others. The annual Exceptional People in Care Awards took place recently, with 218 young people receiving a nomination. Supported by West Sussex County Council, the event was organised with the help of the Children in Care Council and Care Leavers Forum. The event was brought to life with a Disney theme. One of the event presenters, Jack Salter, 12, from the Children in Care Council, said: “I absolutely loved it and thought it was amazing. "I feel it was important for young people to get their award and have fun, but more importantly to be recognised for their actions and achievements." More than 400 people attended the event, which was held at Butlins in Bognor Regis. Stephen Hillier, county council cabinet member for children and young people, said: “There was an awesome turnout of young people at this year’s event and it reminded me what an incredibly talented group of young people we have in West Sussex. “I would like to express my thanks and admiration for all of the carers who also came to celebrate our inspirational children in care. The event was superbly organised by the Children in Care Council who are a delight to work with and have done so well.”
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TIS the season to be jolly, films this week of the joyful genre including Paddington 2, a delightful comedy that can be enjoyed by all ages. Most sequels feel inferior to the original but this is a rare case when it’s quite the opposite. Paddington is looking to buy a present for his aunt from Peru for her 100th birthday. He comes across a beautiful pop-up book in an antique that features landmarks of London but it’s not cheap so he gets a job as a window cleaner to pay for it. But there’s a sinister individual, Phoenix Buchanan (Hugh Grant), looking to also get his hands on the book which he steals it from the shop and frames Paddington for the crime. Our beloved bear has been sentenced to 10 years in the slammer. How will he survive and how will the Brown family come to his rescue? Also starring Imelda Staunton, Peter Capaldi, Brian Gleeson, Julie Walters and Ben Wishaw as the voice of Paddington. The Man Who Invented Christmas is equally outstanding, focusing on the journey that led Charles Dickens (Dan Stevens) to create Ebenezer Scrooge and other remarkable characters, forever changing the holiday season. To continue the good-feel films, look no further than Buena Vista Social Club: Adios, the remaining musicians from the Cuban group continue to weave their musical magic over the decades in Havana and elsewhere
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against the changing backdrop of Cuba and the USA. You will be moved, both literally and emotionally, by this charming documentary of note which follows on from Wim Wenders’ memorable first one twenty years ago. If you’ll looking for wit, for comedy, for politics on steroids, you’ve come to the right place with The Party by director/writer Sally Potter. Kristen Scott Thomas, a career politician, celebrates her new important government promotion by throwing a bash at home, her journalist husband in shock and numbs himself with alcohol and school vinyls while the guests swirl acerbically around him. Also starring Cillian Murphy, Timothy Spall, Bruno Ganz, Emily Mortimer and Patricia Clarkson. Winner of the Golden Bear at last year’s Berlin Film Festival, On Body and Soul, tells of the love story of shared dreams, literally, which the two dreamers try to recreate in broad daylight. This quiet, beautifully composed film of human connection is not to be missed. From la Scala, Milan, comes André Chenier, the Italian opera set in French Revolution times, husband and wife singers, Yusif Eyvazov and Anna Netrebko singing the leads. Visit chichestercinema.org to book tickets and reserve seats. Box office: 01243 786650. Chichester Cinema at New Park, New Park Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7XY
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Two wins in a week tees up Chi for Boxing day derby with Lions
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Good end to 2017 for Chi CHICHESTER RFC signed off 2016 in style, chalking up their fourth win in a row to end the year in third place in London Division One South. THe Blues inflicted the first defeat in five on Tottonians, picking up four points in a 24-17 win which lifted them above local rivals Havant in the table. Scott Ashley's side now have a fortnight off before returning to action against their Hampshire rivals in what will be a tasty clash on January 6 (2pm). Until then, Chi can rest and reflect on a fine first half of the campaign which has seen them perform well, despite not having a fully-fit squad for much of the autumn. Club spokesman Roger Gould said: "Chi had to dig deep to assemble a squad due to injuries and unavailability and came up finally with a mix of experience and youth. "THe odds were against them on paper but they played with great energy and skill to clinch four points and were unlucky to miss out on a win bonus." From kick off, the Blues were on top. For 20 minutes they hammered at the Totts defence on their 22m line and
Chris Johnson, Scott Barlow and Aaron Davies stormed forward. After forcing a penalty, Johnson picked up from the scrum and dived over. Tom Hutchin converted. A second try followed soon after, Jack Hamilton-Fox scoring a fine try to make it 14-0. THe Southampton visitors closed the gap to seven at the break. But Chi started the second period on top and from a lineout drive Tom Belcher twisted over a last tackle and plunged down for the third try. Hutchin converted for 21-7. Tottonians pushed forward for another score but a penalty sealed victory for the Blues. Elsewhere, Bognor RFC extended their winning run to nine after a tight 20-18 victory over third-place Millbrook. Tries from Paddy Burnett and Pat Gains (2) kept the Purple and Greens in touch despite being reduced to 14 after Tom James was sent off. A late Gains penalty then secured the four points which keeps the Hampshire Avenue second, just two points behind leaders US Portsmouth. Bognor return on action on January 6 with a trip to Sandown & Shanklin.
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CHICHESTER City striker Scott Murfin believes the title race is still on as the Lillywhites went into the festive period just two points behind league leaders Haywards Heath. Miles Rutherford's side are now second in the SCFL Premier after a stoppage time goal from skipper Jack Lee helped earn them a 4-3 win at Arundel last weekend. City were trailing 3-1 with 15 minutes to go at Mill Road until late strikes from Kaleem Haitham, Murfin and the captain sealed the dramatic win. With Heath losing their past two, Chi are within touching distance with more than half of the season gone. THe win also sets them up nicely for a derby day clash with Pagham at Oaklands Park on Boxing Day (11am). Speaking after the Arundel match, former Pagham player Murfin said: "We've just got to try and win as many games as possible. Hopefully, other teams will slip up. With Haywards Heath dropping points there's probably five or six teams who, if they put a good run together, could be title contenders.� Chi's RUR quarter final against Horsham YMCA planned for Tuesday was postponed again due to bad weather. It will be rescheduled.
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PAGHAM prepared for their Christmas derby day clash with Chichester City in the best possible way after chalking up two wins from two in the past week. THe Lions have hit their stride in recent weeks, stringing together a run of eight wins from nine in all competitions. Braces each for Callum Overton and Daniel Simmonds, alongside James THurgar strike, sealed a 5-1 victory over bottom side Littlehampton Town last weekend. THat was followed up by a 5-0 win against Crawley Down Gatwick on Tuesday in the
quarter final of the RUR cup, with Simmonds (3), Lloyd Rowlatt and Overton scoring. It means Richie Hellen and Tom Simmonds side head into the match at Oaklands Park on Tuesday (11am) full of good cheer. With Pagham sitting sixth in the SCFL Premier, they are still in contention for a promotion place with half the league season gone. However, that fight looks to be tighter than ever - with just eight points separating the top nine sides. With two matches over the Christmas period against teams that are in the mix, the Lions know they must keep up the
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pressure on those above them and keep on picking up points. THe match against Chichester City will be one of those tests, as Miles Rutherford's side sit second and have won six of their last seven. Fans will no doubt want to see more than the Boxing Day clash a year ago. Both sides were flying high but the match did not live up to expectation, ending in a drab 1-1 draw in front of a bumper crowd. In SCFL Division One, seventh-placed Selsey have a busy Christmas period hosting a festive double header. It starts tomorrow when the Blues welcome Seaford Town to the Bunn Leisure Stadium (3pm). THen, on Boxing Day, Steve Bailey's side host fourth-placed Wick (11am) as they look to close the gap on those sides above them. In SCFL Division Two, Sidlesham will be looking to bounce back after suffering backto-back defeats for the first time all season. Daren Pearce's side were second, looking bang on course for promotion back to senior football. But a 3-2 defeat at Alford last weekend has seen the Sids slip to fourth, seven points behind leaders Roffey. THey have a chance to close the gap when they welcome local rivals Bosham to the Recreation Ground tomorrow (3pm) for the traditional festive clash. THe Robins drew 2-2 against Rustington last time out, thanks to goals from Grant Radmore and a late Jack Hardman strike.
Wingate siblings win darts doubles crown CHRISTMAS is full of cheer in the Wingate household after father and son Dave and Karl, pictured top right, won the Friday Benevolent Darts League Division Two pairs final. In what was an evening of intense competition between 44 players, three trophies were handed out. THe Division THree final saw 12 teams whittled down to Steve & Dan Middleton (Newtown C) against Wayne Green & Jack Danahar (Pagham CC). THe Pagham pair made the stronger start, and didn't let up until double-top was hit by Green, giving himself and Danahar the title of Division 3 Pairs champions. THe Division Two final saw Graham Crawley & Stuart Gray (QE2 Galleon) face off against
the Wingates (Friary D). After the opening two legs were split, the Wingates took control of the decider with a ton and 95 between them. Karl Wingate then hit double 3, making himself and his dad the Division Two Pairs champions. Division One saw 20 teams take part, the second highest turnout on record, with Richard Ragless & Nick Wyatt (Friary Z) taking on Lee Franklin & Micky Rowland (Friary Z), pictured bottom right, in the final. After some strong scoring, both sides took one leg apiece. THe last leg saw a slower start, but Franklin & Rowland took the bull by the horns and forged into the lead. It was left to Rowland to hit double 10 to take the leg, match and Division 1 Pairs champions title.
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BOGNOR boss Jack Pearce believes his side can take six points from six over the Christmas period - although he vows he is not setting points targets as the Rocks embark on a crucial few days. THere has been Christmas cheer aplenty in recent days around Nyewood Lane. An excellent second half showing saw the Rocks secure a 4-1 win away at Southern South side Taunton Town last weekend. THen, the mood was lifted further, when the draw for the second round handed Bognor a home match against National League giants Leyton Orient. Before then, though, the Rocks - who are second bottom - have two crucial matches in the National South. THe first is at home against Poole Town, the side directly above them. THen it is a Boxing Day derby at Havant & Waterlooville (3pm). Pearce admitted the Poole game was 'massive' - but he drew a line at setting his side a target in terms of points. He said: "At the end of the day. they all carry the same number of points. THere is no target - we just want to get as many points as we can. "We could go and win but it may not make a difference in league position as everyone else wins too. All we can do is prepare each player and the team to try and win every game. "We are very confident we can beat anyone home or away. We know we are capable of
beating anyone as we have good players and good spirit." Bognor had to come from behind at the Viridor Stadium to beat Taunton Town. After going in at the break 1-0 down, the Rocks found a clinical streak in the second period. Ben Swallow netted two goals, his first for the club, while Ibra Sekajja and Doug Tuck also netted at the end to secure a comfortable win. It matched their victory against the same opponents in 2015. Pearce said: "It was not a lot different from how we've been playing for the last month. "We played OK for the first half, with lots of ball and good play but, as has been the case in recent weeks, the final ball in was not good enough. THe only thing that changed after the break was we managed to get the final pass in and the finishing was good. "We didn’t play any better than we have done in recent weeks but the result tells everything. "THe boys worked hard, which they’ve been doing for the last month or six weeks. Converting possession to goals has been a problem, though. But scoring four away makes a five-hour coach ride back a lot nicer." THe Rocks were without Keaton Wood for the Taunton trip due to his broken nose. But Pearce expects him to be back in the squad for tomorrow. Ollie Pearce is also on his way back to fitness while Corey Heath awaits a scan.
Leyton Orient are Rocks' reward HE'S NOT one for Christmas is the Rocks' manager Jack Pearce. But even he would have been a happy and contented man this week when the draw for the second round of the FA Trophy was made. Bognor's reward for beating Southern South side Taunton Town 4-1 away is a home game against Leyton Orient. THat's the same Leyton Orient who until very recently were pushing for promotion to the Championship and talking about making the Olympic Stadium their home. THe match on January 13 is sure to be a busy one, with at least 300 or so visiting fans expected. THat will boost the Rocks' coffers at a crucial time. But, before then, Pearce knows his Bognor side have a lot to do on the league front, beginning tomorrow with Poole Town and then on Boxing Day at Havant. Pearce told the Post: "I'm well pleased with the draw. THey are one of those sides who, going through the sides left in the tournament, I would have been picking out as a good tie. "THe only thing is Portsmouth are at home that day but we should still get a good crowd. "In the immediate term, it doesn’t change anything - we will continue to train, work hard and hope to get a good result on the day."
f Ben Swallow, right, scored two at Taunton Town
WHAT does a 4-1 win away from home in the premier non-league knockout cup competition give you? Leyton Orient at home in the cup, of course! All the talk this week has been about the match next month when we welcome the former football league side to the Nye Camp. It is about time we had a less predictable draw in the FA Trophy since two years ago. A lot of the fans agreed on the way back on the coach from our 4-1 win over Taunton Town that the O’s would provide a great atmosphere down at the Lane - and hopefully a lot of money generated during the match as well! Already, their fans are writing us off on the internet forums a month ahead of the game. I say let them do just that. Teams have underestimated us in the past and in the end paid the price. Just ask Altrincham or Torquay United. As for the Taunton Town game, it was a match which while on paper may have seemed easy as they were two leagues below us, in reality it could have been a tough one. As I sat down in their press area, I was very wary of the Peacocks and the run they were on. Unbeaten at home all season in the league and top of it with a 13-point gap - that's no mean feat for any side, whatever level they play at. We've played them before, meeting them in the same competition two seasons ago. But it was a very different Rocks side then, one that was used to winning. THe first half wasn’t the greatest and at times I felt we were under the cosh with some pressure from the hosts. Going in at the break 1-0 down, I really did fear the worst. It looked a long way back from there. However, the team performed to their potential in the second half. It ended up being a carbon copy of 2015 with four goals
responding to the early opener by Taunton. It was fantastic to see Ben Swallow get two goals - I am sure he will agree it was well overdue, along with Ibra Sekajja adding to his total and Doug Tuck even chipped in late on with a long-range effort. Everyone was looking forward to seeing who we got in the next round during a long trip back from Somerset. With the draw came out, there was no-one who I've spoken to who has been disappointed at the prospect of a big National League side coming to our place in the new year. Back to the current, and the hunt for another striker continues. I think everyone knows that a decent striker is hard to find and for a relatively good level of weekly wage, even at this level of football. On a positive note, though, Tommy Block is really playing well at the moment and others are stepping up in the team and performing. It can’t come at a better time as the Christmas period sees a lot of matches taking place, starting with a highly anticipated tie at Nyewood Lane tomorrow against Poole Town. It was 2-2 at their place earlier on this season, with Jimmy Muitt netting a late equaliser. I think we can do better tomorrow if we play like we did in the second half at Taunton. Muitt is due a goal and I am sure he will be up for this. I still can’t believe we have Leyton Orient at home on January 13 - be sure to let someone know and bring them along to cheer on the Rocks. See you all there - Come on the Green Army! And in the meantime, I hope you all have a great Christmas and excellent new year - what a present it would be if Santa delivers us three points against Poole. UP THE ROCKS!
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