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NEW regeneration ideas for a key Bognor Regis location will be put forward by senior councillors next week.

THe cabinet members of Arun District Council are meeting on Monday to come up with plans for the Sunken Garden.

It will be the first time fresh regeneration proposals for the land between the Hothamton car park off Queensway and West Street have been considered since the Lib Dem-run council scrapped the

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Ditching the Pavilion Park idea for the garden and the car park was among the first decisions made by the cabinet after the council elections last May. Cllr Matt Stanley, the cabinet member for technical services, said: “THe next stage is to come up with three designs to put out to public consultation.

“THere is a cabinet workshop on November 11 where we will be providing

officers with the kind of ideas and steers in terms of what will this regeneration may well be.

“THe officers will be coming back in the new year with what has been designed and, hopefully, these will be going out for consultation.

“Public realm opportunities for the Place St Maur will be discussed at the workshop as well.”

But he said ideas for the Regis Centre

site – the second of the regeneration locations under the previous Conservative council’s Gardens by the Sea initiative – were not about to be discussed by councillors.

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RETIRING chairman Ann Rowles has been thanked for taking a Pagham group into its second half century.

Mrs Rowles stepped down yesterday from her role of the past eight years at Pagham and District Residents' Association.

Her fellow committee members treated her to a surprise meal at THe Lion in Pagham last night.

Last THursday saw her presented with a theatre token on behalf of the members at the last of the fortnightly meetings during her chairmanship.

Vice-chairman Janet Dale said: "We are very sad that Ann is retiring at the end of this month. On behalf of the association, I should like to thank you most sincerely for all your dedication and hard work over many years. You have been a tower of strength to us all.

"You have taken on many roles during your time as chairman. You have done a great deal of the day-to-day running behind the scenes of the association.

"THere have been many hours of unseen work for which we are extremely grateful.

You will be a hard act to follow.

"We will miss you enormously and we will always give you a warm welcome at any of our events."

Mrs Rowles remained a calm and strong leader during her period of office and attended meetings on topics as diverse as the village bus service, flood defences and the neighbourhood plan.

She joined the association, which is in its 52nd year, in 2005 and became a committee member the following year.

She took on the role of secretary in 2007 and was elected as the chairman at the 2011 annual meeting.

She said: "I will miss you all enormously and I promise to pop in to some of the coffee mornings."

One of her highlights as chairman was the well-attended Queen's Jubilee Party in June 2012.

Mrs Rowles, 74, is moving from Pagham to be closer to her daughters in Worthing.

She was previously the sister for the outpatients' department and the minor injuries unit at Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital for 24 years.

"I am sad to be going but it is time to go.

I have been thinking about it for a while," she said. "THere is lots of camaraderie in this association and you make friends for a lifetime. We have lost a few along the way, which is always sad, but new members join in, which is good.

"THis association is essential. Pagham is quite lucky because it has a few groups like this but we are always extremely busy. We are moving forward all the time."

THe association has some 1,000 households as members. THey enjoy weekly and fortnightly shopping trips in its minibus. Recently introduced Sunday minibus outings have been popular alongside the regular coach outings.

THis is in addition to the coffee mornings every other week at Pagham Village Hall.

John Horn is the new chairman. He said: "THe legacy that Ann has left will pull us forward for the future and we will carry on as Ann did."

Extra person to be in place to tackle festive crime in town A SECOND business warden is to be hired for Bognor Regis town centre in the run-up to Christmas.

THe additional security person will be appointed by the town's Business Improvement District (BID) group to help to re-assure festive shoppers.

Paul Wells, the BID's former chairman, told Arun District Council members: "We have had a business warden in place and that has been very effective in terms of bringing down shoplifting and being able to help where problems have arisen in the town centre.

"THere has been a considerable drop off in the past six to eight months

in terms of problems we have been experiencing in the town centre.

"It has driven some of the issues out of the town."

Building up the town's business crime reduction partnership had been a key goal once the BID was set up in April 2018, he said at Arun District Council's Bognor Regis regeneration subcommittee on Monday.

Its members praised his work in getting the BID established.

Cllr Elaine Stainton (C, Felpham W) said: "What Paul has done in Bognor Regis is just amazing. He has taken the BID under his wing and helped it up."

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By Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk OWNERS of a much loved shop in Bognor Regis thanked their customers as they celebrate 25 years.

Having first opened on October 25, 1994, Paul Culling and his wife Tina have been running THe Pet House for 25 years, drawing in a tight knit community of loyal customers.

Paul said: “You need to look after your customers and they’ll look after you.

“It’s nice to know I have done it. I’m not going anywhere, I couldn’t retire.

It’s nice to think of the families who have supported us, and my family who’ve been so great. If we didn’t have lovely customers we wouldn’t be

where we are.

“You’ve got to look after a business so people don’t get bored. It’s so easy these days for people to go to Tescos, chuck everything in a trolley and be done. We’ve done well to stay popular and loved.”

What was originally ‘an empty shell’ when Paul bought it all those years ago, the couple has transformed into a popular hub for the town.

For Paul, pet shops are in his blood.

“It was a family thing,” she said.

“My father had shops in London, it’s what you get used to doing. It’s been hard, but you’ve just got to work at it and not give up.

“We’ve worked at it every year and changed it when we need to. We’ve got lots of lovely customers who support

us.

“We’ve seen a lot of change since we first opened. My wife was pregnant with my daughter at the time and we were having breakfast in one of the cafes over the road.

“I mentioned about the empty shop and we managed to get a deal because it was a complete mess.

“I’ve been here ever since. We found some old photos the other day, it showed just how much had changed.”

THe Pet House may look small from the outside, but Paul calls it THe Tardis.

With an animal room, with animals for sale from rabbits to gerbils; a reptile area with a variety of exotic creatures; and a sales area offering feeds, treats and bedding, the shop really does have it all.

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to benefit from the free parking for the next year.

Paul Wells, the BID's former chairman, told the sub-committee: "We have to negotiate for the parking every year.

"It's always there, year after year. It would be lovely for the BID to have a three year plan in place."

He said arrangements were being made to launch the 2020 disc next month. About 27,000 discs had been sold this year.

"THe scheme brings a good number of people into the town. It is probably the best regeneration scheme that has been put in place.

"I know it was campaigned for a number of years by various bodies, including the civic society.

"It works. THat is shown by the number of shops in London Road.

We are due to get a new store (THe Edinburgh Woollen Mill) opening in the former Store Twenty One soon.

"It is a small town centre but it is a vibrant one and it's got a good range of shops. It's not just because of free parking but it is part of the package."

THe work of Mr Wells in establishing the BID in the past year was praised by the sub-committee's members.

Cllr Elaine Stainton (C, Felpham W) said: "I think what Paul has done in Bognor Regis is amazing. He has taken the BID under his wing."

Mr Wells was succeeded as the chairman by bookshop owner Jason Passingham last month.

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A REQUEST has been made for free car parking in Bognor Regis to be made long-term.

Councillors have backed a call for the current one-year deal to be replaced by a scheme which lasts for several years.

Cllr Tony Dixon (I, Aldwick E) suggested the idea to provide a bigger boost to the town centre.

It was backed by the other members of Arun District Council's Bognor Regis regeneration sub-committee meeting on Monday.

Cllr Dixon said: "Free parking is a major asset for the town centre to my mind. It seems to draw people in.

"I wonder if there is an opportunity to make it a two-year deal, or even a threeyear deal to give a bit of certainty."

THe free parking is negotiated between Arun District Council, which owns the three sites in the scheme, and the Bognor Regis business improvement district's (BID) members.

Cllr Matt Stanley, the sub-committee chairman, said he believed parking was on the agenda for the next liaison meeting between Arun and Bognor Regis councils.

Cllr John Charles (C, Barnham) said he believed the need to discuss the free parking annually was legally required.

"THat's why we do it but I don't know why that is the case," he said.

THe two-hour free parking is some seven years old and covers Lyon Street, Fizleet and Hothamton car parks.

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` Election work ELECTORAL officers at Arun District Council are getting ready to hold the latest general election.

THeir preparations for the unusual polling date of December 12 have already started after the election was confirmed this week.

A council spokeswoman said: "We have been watching the political developments closely over the past few months and have been putting in place contingency plans that we could call upon should a general election be announced.

"Now a general election has been confirmed for December 12, our returning officer, deputy returning officer and supporting council officers will be working hard to ensure that we deliver another successful election."

She said the council was grateful to its partners in the community whose help was essential to running the network of polling stations.

Arun was getting ready to announce the various stages in the build up to polling day, she said.

She added: "We will be publicising the process on our website and social media channels in line with the agreed timelines."

` Toys stolen A LARGE box of vintage toy cars was stolen overnight on October 15 when a porch door at a property in Hillsboro Road, Bognor Regis, was forced open.

Tools were also stolen from a van in Marshall Avenue, Bognor Regis, overnight on October 13.

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Council confirm funding for A29

By Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk FUNDING has been confirmed to contribute to the A29 realignment.

A total of £9.9m of Local Growth Funding has been contributed to improving the A29, an area often congested during peak periods.

THe realignment will deliver a new 4.34km road to the east of Eastergate, Westergate and Woodgate villages.

A statement from West Sussex County Council said: “THe proposed road will help to provide a more reliable connection to Bognor Regis and reduce traffic along the section of the existing A29 that is proposed to be bypassed.

"THis will improve and reduce journeys and help provide safer journeys for all road users, including pedestrians and cyclists.”

Phase one of the scheme, a road from Fontwell Avenue to Barnham Road, is due to be completed by winter 2021, with the Local Growth Funds being used throughout the project to ensure a ‘successful delivery’.

Jonathan Sharrock, Chief Executive at Coast to Capital, said: “THe Coast to Capital Board approved funding for the A29 project which aligns with a number our economic priorities, including to promote better transport mobility and to invest in sustainable growth.

"We look forward to working with West Sussex County Council on the next steps of the project.”

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carriageway road and combined cycle way and footpath. A later phase will include a new railway bridge and new foot and cycle bridge.

A statement from StopA29Bypass campaigners said: “THe approval of government funding for a first phase of an A29 realignment is madness.

"THe claimed rationale for the road, split into two phases with four years in between, is firstly to give a single minute faster travel time between Fontwell and Bognor Regis.

"Secondly their reasoning is to facilitate so-called strategic housing in Eastergate, Westergate and undisclosed locations elsewhere in the District.

"THe reality is that neither objective will be delivered by phase one alone (and certainly not with phase two added).

“THe A29 realignment is another example of West Sussex County Council’s poor performance and inadequate engagement with local residents.

"A consultation earlier in the year was due to be published in summer, then autumn and has still not been seen.

“THere is no evidence that WSCC listen to local folk or take their views into any account.

“THere has been no apparent response to the recent petition for Shripney and Lidsey to be bypassed in phase 2 in order to improve their safety, environment and quality of life.

“THe A29 Realignment just serves the great god of urbanisation and traffic pollution. What’s the sense in that?”

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Team trying to get town social

By Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk A GROUP of women in Bognor Regis are trying to tackle social isolation - one karaoke night at a time.

THe team of five, heading Get Bognor Social (GBS), are leading the fastest growing community group in the town with more than 450 members to date.

THeir next big event is a major step back in time as they are set to host an 80s disco at TAO on High Street.

As their first big fundraiser, the team hope to draw in a big crowd, encouraging people to dress up with a back-to-school theme. Helen Cowan, one of the committee leading the group, said: “We’re all super excited for the event, and so are the rest of our group.

“Lots of people are getting really into it. We’re going to have a tuck shop with retro sweets, there’s a big surprise and a raffle that’s been donated from lots of local businesses. We’ve supported them, they’ve supported us.

“We had a man say ‘If you can raise £2000

by January then I’ll give you £1000’. So we had to think how can we do that? We’ve all done lots of things, like Stoptober where each of us stopped something, like drinking or smoking or even eating chocolate.

“Tickets are £5 which can be bought online or on the door, but we do ask for people to give us a heads up so we know rough numbers. We’ll also be at THe Waverley on Sunday and people can buy tickets then.

“If you feel socially isolated and feel like you could do with a friend, we’re here. You won’t regret it. We always say that and it really is true. We’re a family.”

Get Bognor Social is a constituted community group, meaning they can raise

money for themselves.

THey host events, big and small, throughout the year, averaging to about two every week.

“We’ve had lots of reviews from people saying how we’ve changed their life, made it worth living,” Helen said.

“It’s lovely to have such great feedback.

We’ve all got jobs and families and our own issues. “We’re all so empathetic to each other because we’re all kind of in the same boat.

“We’re a very eclectic mix of people, with our youngest member being 18, and our oldest being 80.”

Each member of the committee has their own reason for being part of the group.

Corrina Holyoak, 42, who was the founder of the group originally, actually started it not because she was alone, but because her husband didn’t like going out.

She said: “I’m married but my husband doesn’t like to go out much. He wouldn’t want to come to karaoke or something like that, but this group, these girls, they will.

“It’s not just for people who are alone, it’s for people who want a group to go out with, a group to have fun with - another family.”

Another of the committee members was Margaret, 62, who joined after her husband left her.

“After my husband walked out I went through a really bad stage of depression and anxiety, she said.

“I felt worthless. I stayed inside all day, weekends were awful.

I saw the Facebook page and I thought I’d give it a go. It’s completely turned my life around. THese girls are so amazing I see them more than my actual family. THey are my family. We’re in constant contact, we’re always there for eachother. It’s really special and I’m so grateful for everyone.”

Couple refuse to pay their council tax after a dispute A COUPLE in Fontwell will face a court for refusing to pay their council tax.

Susan and David Smith are due to attend Worthing Magistrates Court next moneth for failing to pay £2,294.48 worth of their council tax.

According to the couple, their reasoning is to make up for the thousands of pounds they have had to spend out for something they believe the council should have sorted.

"I'll go to prison before I pay this money," Susan said.

“We have already paid over £3800 putting up a fence between the property and our neighbours, something that wouldn't have been necessary if it wasn't for the council's actions.

"Our neighbour hasn't put up a fence when he should have done so and the council say he doesn’t have to - even though he’s lived in caravans on his property for two-and-a-half years.

"He can see right into our garden, observing us, as we can observe him. THat’s not appropriate because there’s no reason why the caravan should be there.

“THere’s been no building work being done.

He’s got CCTV cameras looking into our windows.

"He’s been able to watch our family, to watch us and the council aren’t doing anything about it."

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Cllr English said the council had spent a large sum – he quoted £500,000 – on the Pavilion Park idea which would now be wasted.

“Moving forward in a new way is a good thing and I am up for it,” he said. “But I don’t understand throwing something out when 90 per cent of the work has been put into it.

“Put it to the public and let them throw it out. It’s not going to cost any more money.”

Cllr Tony Dixon (I, Aldwick E) said it was taking too long to get ideas generated for the seafront Regis Centre site.

“We are now six months into the council and nothing is happening.

We should get on with it," he said.

“We should have a short-term strategy for some quick wins and we must not lose sight of the longterm strategy that really is focused around the Regis Centre site. We really have to get it moving.”

It had been four years since the public were asked to devise ideas for the location, he said. He asked what had happened to the schemes.

Denise Vine, Arun’s senior regeneration officer, said 1,500 responses were received.

THey contained 10 specific proposals, of which the Sir Richard Hotham Project was the most commercially developed.

Elements of those ideas – an hotel, parking and open space among them - were distilled into a proposal that could be developed.

“Very comprehensive feasibility and viability studies were done for the Regis Centre site,” she added.

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THe sub-committee agreed to tell Arun’s cabinet all the currently covered public spaces should be restored in the new order.

THe cabinet is due to discuss the intended protection orders next month before all councillors will be asked to approve their adoption for April 2020.

THe Bognor Regis area put forward stretches from the east side of the Longford Road railway footbridge to Church Path to the seafront at Clarence Road and along to the pier and northwards to the railway station.

Another area has been put forward for Littlehampton town centre. THe current order covers almost all the district’s populated areas.

Denise Vine, Arun’s senior regeneration officer, said she believed the decision had been taken to shrink the protection order areas because of difficulties dispersing people causing problems when the order gave blanket coverage.

But Cllr David Edwards (C, Felpham E) said: “I am really concerned about this. I understand the issues in the town centre are really specific but they are not unique.

“We really need to look at this again to understand what exactly is going on.”

Cllr Elaine Stainton (C, Felpham W) said: “THis seems to be totally wrong to me. THis should definitely be looked at properly.

“We have got huge problems with alcohol, drug taking and bad behaviour.

It is huge.”

A public consultation carried out by the district council ended last Friday with 749 responses received.

Empty town pub is to become flats after permission is given FLATS are to be created from a former pub in Bognor Regis.

THe six properties will be formed in the empty Prince of Wales premises.

Arun District Council has given Bedford House Developments planning permission for the conversion to take place.

Simon Davis, a planning officer for the council, says in his report: "It

is considered that the proposal will result in the reuse of this currently vacant building and that this will have economic and social benefits which will outweigh any harm to the significance of the asset."

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FEARS about an increase in yobbish behaviour around Bognor Regis have been raised by councillors.

THey fiercely criticised the shrunken area in the town centre Bognor Regis which has been suggested for a continued anti-social behaviour crackdown.

THe intended location of the latest public space protection order in which excessive drinking is banned is centred on the town centre.

It omits the public spaces in surrounding areas, like King George V Playing Field in Felpham, which are covered by the current legislation.

Councillors on Arun District Council’s Bognor Regis regeneration subcommittee said they feared excluding known sites for yobbish could cause problems for those in those areas.

Cllr Paul English (C, Felpham E) said the scope for the new order, due to take effect next March, would leave other sites wide open for yobs to act without fear.

“What has happened to Larksfield, King George V playing field, Felpham seafront?” he said.

“It seems like Bognor Regis is OK, happy days. It seems like Littlehampton is OK, happy days but the other parishes have been left wide open.

“I am concerned that we are removing whole swathes of various parishes. I know Bognor Regis has got tremendous problems with drinking and misbehaviour. But I can’t support this.

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THe 52-year-old has been keen to plan his next adventure ever since and, after looking for something completely different, made the decision to swap snow for sand.

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A WALBERTON man with learning disabilities is gearing up for a six-day trek across the Sahara Desert.

Mark Wagner, who is supported by the learning disability charity Hft, joins a team of eight, comprised of operations and fundraising staff, friends and family.

THe group, which is hoping to raise £16,000, will be braving sandstorms, intense heat, freezing nights and some of the world’s tallest sand dunes.

Mark said: “THis will be a huge challenge but it will be a real eye-opener and an amazing adventure. I am looking forward to being part of a team raising money for such great projects too.”

Jodi Harford, regional fundraising manager at Hft, said: “Mark’s tenacity is a huge inspiration to our whole team, and we’re so excited to be setting off on this adventure, which promises to be the challenge of a lifetime.

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` New service A LONG- established opticians in Bognor Regis is to look after ears as well as eyes.

Walsh Opticians has welcomed fully qualified audiologist Andrew Ince to launch its audiology service.

Andrew has more than 20 years' experience in the industry. He is the fourth clinician to join the expanding team at the Crescent Road practice, which opened in 1981.

Harpal Dhaliwal, its optometrist director, said: "To be able to now provide an extra health service, by being able to care for patients' hearing as well as their eyesight, is a very exciting time for us."

` Book signing WELL-KNOWN Aldwick author Beryl Kingston will be signing books at Pinks Parlour on Waterloo Square next Monday.

She will be at the parlour from 10:30am-12pm and everyone is welcome. As reported, Beryl's latest book, Citizen Armies, was published in September.

` Village burglary A BURGLAR broke into a property in Nyton Road, Westergate, during the day on October 19 and stole a cash box.

` Motorcycle stolen A MOTORCYCLE was stolen from a car park in Bedford Street, Bognor Regis, from 12.45pm-12.55pm on October 19.

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HOTHAM Horror are launching their Creepy Cottage for the first year Hosted under a large marquee and open from 1pm, live actors promise to deliver a spooky performance.

Hosted by ROX Music and Arts, Hotham Horror has a range of exciting and spooky activities taking place, from life drawing workshops to children’s rides, there’s sure to be something for everyone.

With a prize for best fancy dress, everyone is invited to come dressed in ‘suitably spooky attire’ to enjoy the family friendly afternoon running from 1pm7pm.

A spokesperson for the event said: “THe maze is being built by locally based Fear FX who have won international awards for their scary mazes. “THere will be prizes for fancy dress horror costumes, live music throughout the day and the Rox Arts drop

in tent where artists of all abilities will be able to turn up with their paints or sketch pads and see a real ‘life model’ in Steam Punk attire to test their imaginations.

“Volunteers for the day are required for both helping with the event and acting in the maze.

For anyone interested in trying something new, there will be a free drop in life drawing workshop, where visitors will be provided with easels and basic materials, as well as a Hotham Horror inspired model. If you wish to take part just bring along your paints, pastels or pencils.

THe class will be running from 1.30pm4.30pm.

Haydn from the DoSomething movement will be running free African drumming workshops from 1pm, meeting members of the public between sessions to talk about mental health, motivations and wellness.

Entry for the Creepy Cottage maze is £2, with proceeds going towards next year’s Hotham Horror.

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A NEW club is coming to Bognor Regis aimed at people with learning disabilities and autism.

Opening on Wednesday, the Day of THe Dead Launch Party at TAO promises to impress, with Glow Giveaways, facepainting and a barbecue.

Living Out Loud, LOL, will be the only learning disabled and autism friendly full on club in Bognor Regis.

A spokesperson from the Aldingbourne Trust said: "THe reason for us hosting this event is we want adults with learning disabilities to socialise and live an independent life.

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at the moment, but we can offer a safe supported space so maybe eventually they will feel comfortable enough to go out to a pub independently."

"THere's nothing like this in the area, there's one in Portsmouth but this will bein the first in Bognor Regs and a lot of the people we support do come from the town. We want to give something back."

Visitors can expect learning disabled DJs, club bangers, lights, themed parties and giveaways, all in a safe and welcoming environment.

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More help for children promises sight charity

By Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk A SIGHT charity in Bognor Regis is hoping to do more to help support young people living with sight loss.

4Sight Vision Support held an event for children and young people with sight impairments and their families.

More than 50 people attended the charity’s event on Saturday, with everyone enjoying the day’s variety of activities.

Jessica Passmore, charity and community events manager, said: “We’ve just run a mapping exercise and we want to increase our services for

children. At the moment the majority of our services are for adults. We spoke to parents at the event on Saturday to get inspiration.”

“Saturday’s event went amazingly.

A few of the children that came we already had a link with, others we’d never met before.

“THat’s why these events are so invaluable.

“We had art and painting and Yes I Can music workshops with brass instruments so the children could feel the vibrations and play an instrument.

“We also had reflexology so families and children could have foot massages.

Guinea Pigs and Unicorns were

also on the guest list, as the children enjoyed holding and stroking the animals.

THe charity has been the leading sight loss charity supporting the visually impared community of West Sussex for almost 100 years.

THey offer information, support and advice as well as actual vision support and services.

4Sight hope to expand their support for children and young people in the future, and plan to hold similar events again soon.

f Musical instruments were just one of the activites on offer f An impressive art display covered the station entrance

Festive events are set to impress town BOGNOR Regis businesses are in fullswing preparing for festive events.

Dressed in their best halloween costumes, children and families got involved with activities around the town centre on Saturday.

Heather Allen, Bognor Regis Business Improvement District coordinator, said: “It’s fantastic that so many people turned out to take part on such a blustery day.

“It was great to see everyone in their costumes, enjoying the town centre and getting involved with the activities

the businesses had laid on – especially in the Station Road area. “Watching the street art develop was fantastic, and we’re delighted with the feedback it’s received from members of the public and the businesses up by the station.

“It’s a shame we had to cut down the evening performances as a result of the hideous rain, but that’s not put us off trying again – we’re planning activities in and around the station as part of our Christmas festivities.”

THe BID team is gearing up for

itsChristmas events that will take place over the festive period.

Musicians and street artists will be performing over the four weekends leading up to Christmas day. From jazz to classical, elves to ice people, BID promises that there will be something for everyone.

November 30 will mark the start of the BID events, with live music in various locations adding to the Christmas atmosphere, and a series of exhibitions and workshops by local artists at 7-11 York Road.

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` Festive sale LOCALS have been urged to declutter their households with a festive indoor table top sale.

Bersted Park Community Centre, operated by Freedom Leisure on behalf of Arun District Council, is to host their second Festive Indoor Table Top Sale of 2019 on Sunday December 1.

People have a chance to sell new and used goods inside the community centre in preparation for the festivities between 9am and midday.

Pitches are £10 each to include table hire and 2 chairs for the event.

` Play area work CHILDREN will be able to have more fun when three play areas in the Bognor Regis area are improved.

Arun District Council is set to let the contract for the upgrades at Larksfield play area in Middleton, the play area at Longbrook in Felpham and Ford's Sproule Lane play area.

Cllr Dan Purchese, Arun's cabinet member for neighbourhood services, was due yesterday to sign the contract for the work with the chosen contractor.

` Arun's beauty A MAN has been arrested in connection two suspected cases of arson in Bognor Regis.

Firefighters alerted police to a shed fire in Bedford Street on October 28 and another on Longford Road.

A 39-year-old man from Bognor Regis was arrested shortly after on suspicion of arson.

Friday, November 1, 2019

Group seeks George's help

ARCHITECT and television presenter George Clarke has been asked to join in Pagham's housing battle.

THe committee of Pagham and Aldwick Greenfields Movement (Pagam) has written to the presenter of Channel 4 programmes, such as Amazing Spaces and George Clark's Council House Scandal, to find out if he will be willing to look into the village's situation.

Pagam chairman Alan Pivett says in the group's latest newsletter it was prompted to act by Mr Clarke's involvement with Manchester City Council on a scheme to deliver affordable and social housing.

Mr Pivett sent a precis, with the help of supporter Clive Mott, of the housing proposals for Pagham. "...we have appealed to him via an initial four page resume to look at our plight and the way the village is being destroyed in all but name by greedy landowners and equally arrogant developers who cynically believe they are doing the best for our community," he stated.

"THey merely see this area as an undeveloped cash cow and have no scruples about whose life of wellbeing it destroys.

"Remember, they rarely make any money on affordable/social housing, merely selling it at cost to housing associations to sort the problem out.

"So, there is no real incentive to build 'step up the ladder' homes for young people. THeir target market is those from cash-rich suburbs to here then out-commute to work, stretching our infrastructure to breaking point.

"We have been told that at least 40 per cent of homes built on the Manhood peninsula are brought to let, which ...is

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As reported, Arun District Council has set aside in its local plan land use blueprint three sites in Pagham for large scale housing developments.

THese are Sefter Road, south of Summer Lane and north of Hook Lane.

Outline plans for the schemes have been approved by councillors to establish the principle of building on the land but the detailed designs have yet to be submitted for a decision.

Mr Pivett said Pagam was disappointed the intended planning enquiry into the scheme for Hook Lane did not take place as planned on October 22.

THis was cancelled the week by the developer, Hanbury Properties, after it had received planning permission from Arun for a duplicate application. "...the appeal was withdrawn by the developer at the last moment, effectively pulling the rug from under our feet and depriving all of us the opportunity to tell a planning inspector just why, in this case, Hook Lane was not necessary," says Mr Pivett.

"But, rest assured, it makes us more determined than ever to beat Hallam at this game of chess."

He said the group was also finding out how it could test the water in Pagham Harbour regularly to gauge its quality.

THis follows the Bognor Regis Post's report last month about Church Norton resident Sarah Logan's complaint about her latest experience of raw sewage when she was canoeing in the harbour.

"THis brings into focus and reinforces the issues surrounding Southern Water and their ability, or inability, to deal with the waste from the proposed developments in the Pagham area," he added.

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New ball for Rox STUDENTS from the University of Chichester are already planning next year’s big charity event.

In a joint project between Rox Music and Arts and the university, the Masque Rox! Gala Ball and Dinner is set to be a big night.

Taking place at the Avisford Park Hilton Hotel, Walberton, in May, the evening promises to include live music, circus acts, a three-course meal

as well as a silent auction and raffle.

Tickets are already available online.

THe university has joined up with Rox on previous years to host similar events, with this year being the 10th collaboration.

Last year’s event took place at Hotham Park and saw some 500 people attend the Moulin Rouge themed event, despite winds of 40mph and higher.

DELIVEROO is giving away hundreds of doughnuts around the town centre tomorrow to celebrate its launch in Bognor Regis.

THe launch of its food delivery company will mean Bognor Regis residents can order their favourite meals right to their door.

As well as high street chains including KFC and Burger King, the launch also covers some of the town’s much loved independents.

Over the course of the year, Deliveroo

is set to create more than 50 jobs, many of which being riders, who will be delivering the food cooked and delivered in less than 30 minutes.

THis comes as Deliveroo has announced nationwide expansion into a further 50 towns and cities in the UK this summer and autumn, opening in 10 new locations in July alone.

THe company will also be extending further into the suburbs in every existing city or town that it currently operates in.

PLANS to increase the number of special support centres in schools across West Sussex have been fully supported by the county council.

THe centres could save the county council as much as £2.1m by 2022/23 by not having to send youngsters to expensive placements in the independent sector or bus them to out of county provision.

Aimed at children with mental health issues as well autism and speech and language problems, the centres would provide an additional 84 places in schools, one of which being Barnham Primary.

THere are already 32 centres around the county, some of which would be expanded as part of the three-phase project.

Phase one was agreed in December 2018 and, rather than having to wait another two years to complete the work,

Paul Wagstaff, director of education and skills told a meeting of the children and young people’s services select committee that the plan was to do phases two and three at the same time.

THe idea received the wholehearted backing of the committee at a meeting on Wednesday.

Chairman David Barling (Con, Bramber Castle) said: “We welcome this and strongly support the move to move phase 3 into phase 2 and bring this forward. We think it’s a very valuable service which is expanding.”

In March 2015, there were 3,423 children and young people in the county with Education Health and Care Plans.

By June this year that number had risen to 5,440.

THe final decision on the new centres will be taken by Nigel Jupp, cabinet member for education and skills in November.

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` Event to discuss housing matters AFFORDABLE homes will be the subject of an event being held in Barnham by a national charity.

THe Campaign for the Protection of Rural England's Arun branch is staging a seminar about the important topic from 10am-2pm on November 9 at Barnham Community Hall off Yapton Road.

Michael Warden, a founder of the branch, said: "What is affordable housing, what does affordable mean and who does it benefit?

"It seems to me the most wanting and needy people are not being catered for, although we are gradually carpeting all our valuable lands with development.

"If you are not able to afford the inflated prices of properties, you are compelled to either rent privately, often paying exorbitant sums of endless waiting to obtain a local authority house."

THe seminar will take a positive approach to understanding why the housing market fails to provide homes that people can afford.

THe range of speakers includes Lois Lane, formerly of the CPRE's national body where she led on affordable housing policy, Worthing Homes' Damien Hayley and Lynda Ryan, the head of community services at Age UK West Sussex.

Kia Trainor, the CPRE Sussex director, said: "We will briefly examine the problems and barriers within the current system before turning to how affordable homes can be delivered."

THe seminar is free to attend. Book places at: Arun@cpresussex.org.uk

Charity's work helps services Councillor switches groups WORK by a Bognor Regis-based charity has saved public services more than £1m in the past four years.

Chief executive Nik Demetriades said 4Sight Vision Support had shown its worth since 2015 by helping visually impaired people keep their independence.

“We have saved the NHS and West Sussex County Council £1.2m in the past four years,” he told the charity's annual meeting. We have stopped people having falls and from having mental health problems.”

THe situations were more prominent in people with sight problems than those without. THey could be prevented through its outreach team, sight care advisers, staff members and volunteers.

He said: “THese are really huge numbers for the visually impaired population compared to the general population. THere is also the £250,000 worth of hours from our volunteers every year.”

His report to the meeting held last Friday at the charity's base in Victoria Drive also revealed its number of members – at 2,107 - had reached its highest level in some five years.

THis was a staggering 26 per cent increase on the previous year. He said later: “Our number of members is increasing at the rate of 50 people a month. THat level of growth is unsustainable.

“THat is why we are talking to the right people in the NHS and the county council to say that we need additional support. We are talking to them about the best way to achieve that.”

Cllr Debbie Kennard, the county council's former cabinet member for safer, stronger communities,

attended the meeting and thanked 4Sight Vision Support for its work.

She said: “Funding is always tight but we have had a few changes at the moment, with a new leadership, and we will be focusing on new priorities to see what we can do for the future.”

THe past year had seen the charity spend more money than it received as its reserves reduced by nearly £200,000 to just over £900,000 to fund a planned investment programme in its services.

THis would include a focus on visually impaired younger people in 2020.

“We also have plans to start thinking about people of working age who we know are struggling after they have experienced sight loss they were not expecting,” said Mr Demetriades.

“THey are likely to lose their jobs and their confidence. We know that and that is why our next bit of research will be around that.

THat will happen in the next 12-24 months.”

THe numbers of those working age with sight problems in the county was unknown, he said. But an estimate by 4Sight Vision Support a few years ago revealed 481 of them.

Chairman Dr Norman Boyland told the meeting it was essential the charity ensured it could thrive in the period of change the UK was undergoing. Its trustees were committed to ensuring that was the case.

“We need to think about the actions we need to take to ensure the sustainability of the charity in the future.

“We will need to continue to change and find new ways of doing things as the environment in which we work evolves,” he added.

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ONE of the Bognor Regis councillors elected this year has switched his political allegiance.

Cllr Wayne Smith is set to attend Bognor Regis Town Council's meeting next Monday as an Independent member for the first time.

He said he had decided to leave the Liberal Democrats because he did not believe the town council matters should be dominated by party politics.

"I stood for the Lib Dems in the election because they asked me to.

"At the time, I said to them that it was all about the town for me. But it just got too political for me.

"THat's the only reason behind my decision. I still have a lot of respect for the Lib Dems.

"I have spoken to the Lib Dems about my decision and I have told them that I will be happy to support any proposals they put forward if I believe they will benefit the town."

Cllr Smith's decision has taken the number of Independent members of the council to six.

THe council's current composition is: Liberal Democrats - nine, Independent six, Labour - one.

Cllr Smith was elected to the council for the first time in the polling last May. He was among the four councillors chosen by voters in the Hotham ward. He received 363 votes to comfortably beat his closest challenger, former town mayor Cllr Stephen Reynolds, of the Conservatives.

Cllr Smith said he hoped he would still be able to retain his chairmanship of the council's community engagement and environment which he has held since his election.

He was checking the situation with the town council's officers to find it out before Monday's meeting.

"A lot of people will be outraged if that is

taken away from me. I have done a lot for good causes like Granddad's Front Room and 4Sight Vision Support since I became a councillor.

"I had never thought of becoming a town councillor until the Lib Dems spoke to me before the elections - but I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on the council," said Cllr Smith.

"I'm a charitable person and, for me, it's all about helping the town and doing something for the good of Bognor Regis.

"It's all about Bognor Regis, the community and improving the town.

He said he hoped to see the town's

regeneration continue in the coming year.

He is a supporter of the Sir Richard Hotham Project, with its theatre on the Hothamton site and range of leisure uses, community theatre and flats on the Regis Centre site.

"THe project ticks all the boxes for me. It gives people a reason to come to Bognor Regis and not just go to Butlin's," he added.

"It's the complete package for me and I would like to see it happen for the good of the town."

Cllr Smith's suggestion at the previous town council meeting of a seminar with the project is due to be discussed again at Monday's meeting.

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` Friend service A CHARITY is launching a new befriending service for older people in Bognor Regis and Chichester, thanks to its group of volunteers.

THis new initiative by Coastal West Sussex Mind coincides with National Befriending Week, which starts today (November 1).

THe five befrienders will help people of 65 and over whose mental health barriers might be preventing them from getting out and about. THis is part of the charity’s Communities in Mind service in Bognor Regis and Chichester.

Area manager Jo Bulis said: "THe people we want to help might be isolated, lacking confidence and feeling low or depressed.

"Our befrienders could meet them for a chat either in their own home or at a cafe. THis can build up to accompanying them to one of our small, social Communities in Mind groups.

“THe aim is to develop their confidence further and help them feel able to attend other places in their community or to reconnect with previous interests and hobbies.”

THe Coastal West Sussex Mind befrienders, Paul, Phill, Charlie, Vanessa and Axel, are all having training in supporting people with mental health needs and are DBS checked.

For more information about the Communities in Mind service in Bognor and Chichester, call Jo on 07495 077341 or visit: coastalwestsussexmind.org/mentalhealth-support/support-for-olderpeople

Friday, November 1, 2019

Volunteers can handle the heat

By Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk BRAVE fundraisers overcame their fears last week all in the name of charity.

More than 20 people from around the Post area impressed the crowd as they walked across smoking hot embers at Bognor Regis Football Club.

As part of the fundraiser for St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Bosham, volunteers signed up to take part in the fire walk - or the Lego walk - cheered on by friends and family.

Alex Burch, community fundraising manager for St Wilfrid’s, said: “We are delighted so many keen supporters braved the coals and Lego bricks to support St Wilfrid’s and have a spooktacular good time.

“We were delighted to raise over £4500, which will help St Wilfrid’s continue providing support to families facing terminal illness in the local community “THe last one of these was well over a decade ago but it’s such a great idea. It doesn’t take a lot of training.

“We wanted to put on something that is interesting and definitely something in Bognor Regis. We have have so much support here.

“St Wilfrid's is only 16 per cent funded by the NHS. We have to raise the rest.

"We rely on the community so we want to thank the people who support us. We have got more than 100 people coming to the disco tonight, including lots of children.

“We are a charity we need people to support us and this is one of the many ways to do this.

“We have multiple events throughout the year. Lots of small and big events to appeal to lots of different people.

"We’re really appreciative of all the help we get.”

People of all ages took part in the walk, with the youngest lego walker being 11 and the oldest fire walker being in their 70s.

Hannah Mapely, of Felpham, took part in the fire walk. She said: “St Wilfrid's looked after my dad. Unfortunately he died three years ago and it would have been his birthday this week.

"THe support has been amazing, from people who I’ve never met before.

"Complete strangers are encouraging and helping each other it’s great.

"So far I’ve raised £561 thanks to friends and family.

Sammie Harvey, of Selsey, and Paula Lockwood, of Middleton, were also among the many fire-walkers.

Sammie’s mum was supported by St Wilfrid's until she passed away in March.

“THe fire walk was nerve-wracking,” she said, “but there’s also a really great sense of pride that goes with it.”

As well as the fire walk, the evening's entertainment also included a Lego walk and Halloween inspired disco.

Party games kept everyone busy, from musical pumpkins to monster freeze dancing.

f More than 100 people attended the halloween disco

f The brave volunteers taking part in the fire walk

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Office furniture REPLACING office furniture has cost West Sussex County Council almost £320,000 over the past three years.

THe figures were shared at a meeting of the full council following a question from Liberal Democrat leader Cllr Dr James Walsh to Bob Lanzer, cabinet member for corporate relations.

In 2016/17, £19,238 was spent on furniture, rising to £151,752 in 2017/18 and dropping to £148,307 in 2018/19.THe budget for each year was £175,000.

Asked how the council could justify ‘replacing perfectly serviceable tables and chairs in most of the committee rooms’, Mr Lanzer said none of the old furniture would be wasted and would be used in other areas such as the fire service training room.

He added that the new furniture was lighter and had wheels, meaning one member of staff could move them without having to call another for help.

Pointing out that the carpet in one of the committee rooms had had to be repaired twice due to people dragging the heavy tables around, he added: "THe expenditure will reduce carpet repair maintenance and will enable facilities to provide a better service to meeting rooms in the main building, Edes House, THe Grange and Northleigh."

Mr Lanzer did not know when the furniture was last replaced, though Dr Walsh suggested it had been within the last 15 years.

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f L-R: Mandy Norsworthy, Joe Turner and Lucy Ledwit

Pie shop starts a toy campaign

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk KIND-HEARTED customers at a popular pie shop are being urged to donate toys ahead of the festive celebrations to help spread some Christmas joy amongst poorly children.

Bosses at award-winning Turner's Pies have launched a campaign to try to bring some cheer to youngsters who will spend some of the yuletide holiday on a hospital ward.

THe new toys and gifts for girls and boys – which need to be unwrapped -- will be collected in Christmas crates installed at the pie-makers' stores in Chichester, and Bognor Regis and will be handed over to the children on Bluefin Children’s Ward in Worthing Hospital.

Turner's Pies, voted class champion with their steak and mature cheddar pie at this year's British Pie Awards, has teamed up with Love Your Hospital, Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust’s fundraising arm, for the charitable drive.

Turner’s Pies senior manager Joe Turner was on hand to kick things off at the campaign launch ceremony, when he accepted the first donations from caring customers.

He said: "As a company, we are super keen to play as big a role as we can in the communities we serve.

We've admired for some time the fantastic work that Love Your Hospital undertake and we are delighted that they have accepted us as a partner for this campaign and are right behind our efforts to try to bring some joy to

deserving children at Christmas.

"We've placed Christmas collection crates in all our shops as of Monday, October 21 and would love to fill them to the brim. So, if you have any toys that you might want to donate we'd love to see you. Once we've collected them we'll ask Father Christmas to make a special delivery to the ward and try to spread some festive smiles amongst the children and staff."

Love Your Hospital is the dedicated charity for the three hospitals that make up Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprising St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester, Worthing Hospital and Southlands Hospital in Shoreham.

THey exist to fund the very latest equipment, enable staff to provide outstanding healthcare and ensure patients have access to the best and most modern facilities.

John Price, the charity’s corporate company fundraiser, says he can't wait to see all the goodies light up the faces of the children as Christmas nears.

He added: "We’re delighted to team up with Turner’s Pies for this campaign, which will make a huge difference to the experiences of children and their families who find themselves in hospital over Christmas."

Phil Turner, managing director of Turner’s Pies, said the business was gearing up to make the campaign as successful as possible.

He said: “Our customers are lovely people and we know they want to support us in helping with Love Your Hospital and all the tremendous work they do. We’re looking forward to a successful toy-collecting spell.”

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Energy bills WITH WINTER just around the corner, West Sussex County Council is urging residents to switch and lock-in the price they pay for their energy.

According to Ofgem’s 2019 State of the Energy Market report published earlier this month, switching is on the rise.

However, half of all households still say they have either never switched energy provider or have done so just once.

Many of these consumers will be on their supplier’s most expensive ‘standard variable’ tariff and could typically be paying up to £260 per year more than they need to for their gas and electricity.

Cllr Deborah Urquhart, West Sussex County Council cabinet member for the environment, said: "We all have the lights and heating on a little longer in the winter, which is why it’s a very good time to see whether you can get a better deal for your energy at home.

"You’ll find all the information you need to compare energy tariffs, such as the gas and electricity you use and how much you are paying, on your most recent bill.

“Our own council-supported energy supplier, Your Energy Sussex, is one option worth considering. All customers get 100 per cent renewable electricity, great customer service and there’s a really competitive 24-month tariff on offer that will fix the price you pay for two winters saving you money and giving you peace of mind in the long run.

"Your Energy Sussex also works on a not-for-profit basis and uses any surplus to help local people who are struggling to pay their bills."

If you would like to consider switching to Your Energy Sussex, visit: yourenergysussex.org.uk for a quote or speak to a Customer Advisor on 0800 952 0001.

STAR vocalist Rachael Hawnt is set to return to Slindon College to give another special live performance as part of the college’s festive fundraiser this Christmas.

Professional singer Rachael, a finalist in the BBC1 TV show All Together Now, will once again be accompanied by Ashley Cutler on the college's grand piano at the ‘Christmas by Candlelight at the College’ event on THursday, December 19.

Last year’s event was hailed as an astounding success, exceeding the college’s fundraising target for its Playground Project.

THis year the college is raising funds for the new Sensory Garden Project. THe aim is to improve the current ornamental garden by developing it further into a 'Sensory Garden'.

THis will help the boys access a fun educational resource allowing them to explore their senses and nature through sound, smell, texture, sight etc as well as being a calming place to relax and unwind.

Slindon College headmaster Mark Birkbeck said: "We're thrilled to be able to spread some festive cheer while also raising funds for our Sensory Garden Project through our Christmas by Candlelight event.

"Rachael and Ashley are incredible performers and we are honoured to be able to host them once again for this special fundraiser."

Tickets are £22.50 and available by calling 01243 814647.

THe event will also include a raffle, cash bar and free on-site parking.

Guests are asked to dress in occasion wear.

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Country centre helps fight against deadly tree disease

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A CHARITY is fighting back against a tree disease in the county.

Ash dieback is a growing concern across the country including in West Sussex and the Aldingbourne Country Centre wants to help stop it from spreading within the landscape.

THis fungal disease is changing the local habitats, and according to West Sussex County Council, 'the disease has the potential to kill 95 per cent of West Sussex ash trees over the next 10–20 years.'

THe council says this would have a major impact on the county’s landscape, the wildlife it supports and other ecosystems.

THe spores are generally released between June and September, and the disease can spread locally by wind dispersal in an area over ten miles.

THe symptoms are often easier to spot

in mid-late summer, when a healthy ash should be in full leaf. It becomes much harder to identify in autumn, when leaves are naturally changing colour and falling.

With the threat of the disease, the Aldingbourne Country Centre near Chichester decided to survey their grounds during the summer to help monitor and reduce the environmental impact this disease is taking locally.

THe survey highlighted several trees in the country centre woodland walk to be infected, and as a matter of precaution the woodland was closed while the maintenance work could be carried out on the infected trees.

As a result of these findings, the country centre has said it will continue to assess the health of their ash trees and plan its response to reduce the spread of this disease. THe woodland walk is now fully open for all to enjoy.

Once the trees are cut down, you need to manage their disposal

effectively so that the disease is not accidentally spread by transporting the waste wood.

Forest Research suggests that movement of logs or unsawn wood from infected trees might also be a pathway for the disease, although this is considered to be a low risk.

As the country centre has biomass boilers on site which are currently run on the waste wood they collect as part of their community wood recycling scheme, they have decided to burn all the trees onsite.

"THis will remove the transportation risk of spreading the disease, but also give the trees a purpose by creating energy to heat our Country Centre throughout the winter." said Peter Stanley, general manger at the Aldingbourne Country Centre.

Visit the trust’s website to find out more about their involvement in local community projects at: aldingbournetrust.org

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Ghoulish games for families this week

By Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk CHILDREN embraced their spooky side as they explored the Halloween events at the Aldingbourne Country Centre.

Families were invited to the centre, just north of the A27, to take part in some frightening fun and ghoulish games around their woodland walk.

Starting on Monday and running for three days, children were able to wander around on a spooky hunt, meeting zombies, ghosts and witches.

Jen Seares, the event organiser, said: “It’s gone really well. We’ve hit our targets and get more people in our first

day than we’ve had in the five years before - so really well.

THe people we support were all involved, they’ve been building all our props and painting, everyone has loved it.

“THey’ve been models and actors and the kids get to walk around and explore and then get a treat at the end. We hold these events because it helps break down barriers between people with learning difficulties.

“People can see what we can do. It allows for children to grow up thinking there’s nothing different so there’s not so many barriers in our way.

“THere’s lots of cuts to funding

recently so we don’t want to be fully dependent on the government. Events like this help with that.

Becky Lewis took her three children to the event on Wednesday.

She said: “THe kids love these things.

It’s something to do that’s a bit different and it’s nice to support the trust.

“We’d been to one of the events before and the kids loved it. It’s good to get children involved in a setting where they feel safe. It’s nice for them to enjoy Halloween but not be scared of it!”

f All ages were welcome to the spooky activities

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LETTERS to the editor Readers' letters are welcomed by the Bognor Regis Post.

They should be limited to less than 300 words and be submitted by 5pm on Monday to be considered for publication in that week's edition. We reserve the right to edit letters before they are published.

They should be emailed to: news@sussexpost.co.uk, posted to: Post Newspapers Ltd, 63 London Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1DF or handed in to our office at this address.

Dear Editor, I READ with increasing disbelief the item in the October 18 edition regarding Arun District Council's intentions on the alleged climate change emergency.

THis is complete nonsense and a total waste of time and resources.

Arun seems to have been completely bowdlerised science and aggressive agenda surrounding climate change.

THe science is far from proven and the advocates of climate change actions look and sound increasingly shrill as they try to inflict their views on the rest of us.

THis is environmental fascism. THeir worst fear is that all the extreme events just don't happen.

We are in a post-Ice Age period of geological time. Temperatures have been higher and lower in past centuries.

Seizing on individual events as being caused by climate change just fatuous as are the extreme predictions of mayhem.

Some scientists are predicting global cooling. Someone must be wrong.

Carbon and carbon dioxide are not deadly. Yet in the media they are demonised as being something dreadful. THey are essential aspects of life.

CO2 makes up a very tiny proportion of atmospheric gases but we are routinely told that this all needs to be totally controlled and moderated. One or two major volcanic eruptions in the world and all of that literally goes up in smoke.

THere have been predictions concerning flooding. In the late 1980s, a very earnest report suggested Bognor regis would be under several feet of water by now. Patently we are not.

Too much climate change science is based on alleged findings and outputs that need to be independently, objectively and impartially reviewed and not just by climate change advocates and their peer groups.

Just what impact will ADC's ridiculous posturing achieve? Very little - but it will be a further unnecessary burden on the Dear Editor, I READ with interest your article in your October 11 edition, regarding raw sewage being released into Pagham Harbour.

Well done Sarah Logan for bringing to attention this disgusting, but regular, discharge of raw sewage into the harbour areea.

Sarah is not the only person to spot this. It has been mentioned conveniently many times but conveniently buried and kept quiet.

I have a small boat in Pagham and on many occasions I have been just off the beach and seen what is obviously raw sewage in the sea water near to the harbour entrance.

I am sure I am right in saying, some years ago, the council were told the water authorities couldn't cope with much more sewage.

I also believe they were told, at the time, to 'deal with it'.

Clearly, the sewage company could not and still cannot 'deal with it'. As

administration and at some cost.

Philip Mortimer, Elfin Grove, Bognor Regis Dear Editor, DO you remember the Bognor Regis Post headline on September 20 (not so long ago - Housing Ban Bid Approved?

THe front page article recorded how a full Arun District Council meeting voted to instruct Nigel Lynn, the chief executive, to write to the appropriate minister to ask the government 'to introduce a moratorium on large scale development in the Arun district while climate change and its potential impact on large scale development is properly assessed at government level'.

I believe most people would appreciate the common sense in this approach, with a shred of hope of a reprieve for Pagham with its village, harbour and for other vulnerable communities.

On October 18 - one month later the group head of planning at ADC has written to inform those who had sent representations against the third largest Pagham development proposed (280 dwellings of 1,200+ in all) that the council had, after careful consideration and with conditions, granted permission for the development to proceed.

THe four-day inquiry into the application under an inspector appointed by the Department for Communities and Local Government was cancelled.

What hope is there for any progress in local government, even with newly elected members, when executive powers seem to remain in the status quo and in spite of fine words it is business as usual.

Angela MacTavish, Pagham Road, Bognor Regis such, they are allowed to discharge raw sewage into the sea.

And, of course, the greedy developers don't give a jot. THey build, ruin areas and leave with fat wallets.

We, the residents, are left to pick up the pieces. THey call it progress!

Pete Wakeford, Aldwick Dear Editor, IF water authorities are unable to cop with current amounts of sewage, how will they cope with effluent from the swathes of new-build homes which are about to wreck the area?

It's not just sewage. It's traffic and pollution - an impossible burden on already woefully inadequate health, social care and education etc. Who will pay for these improvements?

C Francis, West Ashling

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Dear Sir, I DO not wish to become embroiled in a public spat with Neil Evans, who responded to my letter regarding the Felpham greensward fencing, but feel it is only just that I put the record straight.

His assumption that I am 'one of the elitist beach hut owners who thinks it is worth ÂŁ80,000+ of taxpayers' money to allow her to picnic in her own private area' is completely untrue.

I can assure Mr Evans that I am not, never have been, and have no future desire to be, a beach hut owner. I also have no desire to picnic in my own private area.

He is completely missing the point I was trying to make. However, I would be interested to know what enforcement measures against dog fouling he thinks Arun District Council could make.

I am aware there are a number of initiatives already in place, but these are clearly not working.

Mrs C Edmonds, Manor Close, Felpham Dear Editor, THE residents of Bognor Regis will welcome news that the town will get the backing of more police community support officers.

But, currently, the response by Sussex Police to break-ins and robberies is lamentable.

My wife and I have knowledge of this fact and it makes for uncomfortable reading.

We were in Bognor Regis the other week and were told by the assistants in a couple of major retail outlets that had suffered break-ins.

Meanwhile, out for a walk on a Sunday afternoon, we came across a ransacked cash till in Marine Park Gardens, next to THe Waverley pub.

In the till were a bundle of receipts stamped Aldwick Pets. We went to the address on the receipts and found the owner and his wife repairing the damage after a break-in in the early hours of that day.

THe owner, sadly, told us he had reported the break-in but the police would not come out because there was no blood at the scene of the crime. THey were both stunned and shocked by the incident.

THis, we honestly believe, is just the tip of the iceberg and break-ins in Bognor Regis and Bersted are rising. Alas, Bognor Regis is turning into a crime hotspot.

Geordie Campbell, Barrack Lane, Aldwick Dear Editor, THANKS to Sylvia Endacott for an excellent

article, How our town has changed... in the Bognor Regis Post on October 18.

It was refreshing to read such an informative and, more importantly, wellbalanced article recognising the positive aspects of change over the years and subsequent negative public comments.

Sometimes, it can be easier to criticise than be constructive?

Roger Woods, Bognor Regis Dear Sir, I HAVE only just come across the article about the history of schools in Bognor Regis in an edition of June last year.

I was a pupil of Northcliffe House School in the war years 1939 to 1945.

Mention was made in the article of David Sheppard, also a pupil and contemporary of mine, who became the Bishop of Liverpool.

THe article mentions the emphasis on singing at the school and I remember David Sheppard having a fine treble voice and singing Under the Green Wood Tree.

Many sons of local businessmen attended the school and I remember particularly the Maginnis family (turf accountants) and the Target family (butchers) in the town.

THe school was evacuated to Tregothnan, the home of Lord Falmouth in Cornwall, on the outbreak of war.

I was seven years old and the youngest to go and was very homesick at first. We came back to Bognor Regis in 1945.

Mr HC Brown, the headmaster, then retired and sold the school to the Rev Gale, who also ran another boys' school in

Bognor Regis.

Memories are fading a bit now as I am 87 years old. Apart from the homesickness at the very young age, they were happy times!

John Sugden MBE, Fernhurst, West Sussex Dear Editor, ON behalf of everyone at our Southern Coop funeral homes in Bognor Regis, I would like to say a massive thank you to all the people who came and enjoyed our charity quiz night with a fish and chip supper.

THanks to their support, we raised ÂŁ1,050 for the Bognor Regis Lions Club's Wencelas Appeal. THe appeal helps our local families who are struggling to cope and stops them from having to choose between food and heating.

THis was the second time we had held the event and all of our local branches got involved - Rose Green, Bognor Regis and Felpham.

It takes a lot of time and teamwork to organise an event like this and we had been slightly worried about ticket sales.

But the final week saw an influx of people wanting tickets and we even had some people turn up on the evening itself. Seeing the final total made it all worthwhile.

Everyone seemed to have a wonderful evening and we would just like to thank everyone who supported it and helped us to fundraise such a considerable amount.

See you all next year!

Lindsey Booker, The Co-operative Funeralcare, Rose Green

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Friday, November 1, 2019

CHICHESTER CINEMA AT NEW PARK

November 1 - 7 JULIETTE Binoche’s latest film, Non-Fiction, is smart, funny, and immensely entertaining.

Binoche leads an exceptional cast in the dialogue-heavy film that perfectly balances drama with comedy. Her character and that of co-star Guillaume Canet argue over a publishing company’s digital takeover in a typically French series of enjoyable conversations.

More complex French life is visited in A Faithful Man, when Marianne (Laetitia Casta) leaves journalist Abel (Louis Garel) for his best friend, uniting again when her husband dies. But Abel doesn’t reckon for all sorts of dramas, now part and parcel of their renewed relationship, a tale of love, sex, death, adultery and Paris streets.

THe Farewell follows a Chinese family who find out that their grandmother has only a short time to live, and schedule a wedding to gather the family before her day comes. THis comedy of warmth and bracing honesty is one of the best films of the year.

Witty Spoiled Posture dotes on spoiled filmmaking graduate Lillian (Grace Van Patten) who moves in with her wealthy father's friends, musician Don (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) and reclusive writer Julia (Emily Mortimer). Lillian is forced to make grown-up decisions for the first time in her life as well as deciding to make a documentary about Julia.

Richard Lowenstein’s terrific documentary, Mystify: Michael Hutchence, looks at the rise and fall of a rock idol whose life was cut tragically short at 37. Former girlfriends including Kylie Minogue and friends contribute to the picture of the man over the music.

Ruby Tuesday’s choice this week is the silent film Faust, FW Murnau’s masterpiece at St. John’s Chapel on 5 November (20.30) with musical

accompaniment.

THe rich pickings continue in Performance Events with Manon (Met Opera, 2 Nov); Matthew Bourne’s Romeo & Juliet (3 Nov) and Hansard, Lindsay Duncan and Alex Jennings starring in the political satire live from the National THeatre (7 Nov, 19.00).

Don’t miss the £2 Family Cinema ticket for Horrible Histories: THe Movie – Rotten Romans.

Voiceovers by Kim Cattrall, Derek Jacobi, Alexander Armstrong and others.

Highlights from four very black comedies in musical form are brought to life by the vibrant Education Department by Song and Dance – THe Sequel. Expect clips and a wide range of song and dance from a golden era. 1 Nov.18.30.

Chichester Cinema at New Park, New Park Road, Chichester PO19 7XY Box office: 01243 786650 www.chichestercinema.org

NEW RELEASE

The Aeronauts

Adventure, Biography, Thriller Screened at Picturedrome Cinema FOLLOWING their partnership in the Oscar-courting THe THeory Of Everything, Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones once again join forces and take to the skies for an exhilarating journey toward new realms of human discovery.

Set in 1862 and inspired by true events, THe Aeronauts follows wealthy young widow Amelia Wren and headstrong scientist James Glaisher, as they mount a balloon expedition to fly higher than anyone in history.

THis is a journey to the very edge of existence, where the air is thin and the chances of survival are slim. As their perilous ascent reveals their true selves, this unlikely pair discover things about each other – and themselves – that helps each of them find their place in the world they have left behind.

Captained by director Tom Harper, THe Aeronauts looks set to be both an emotional rollercoaster and stunning visual odyssey.

With festival audiences already praising the performances of Jones and Redmayne, and the immersive visual effects, the picture is seemingly perfectly suited for a big-screen viewing as the expansive skies are explored step by perilous step.

With a narrative rooted in real-life events, a sweeping sensibility indebted to classical Hollywood pictures, talented director, and award-winning cast, THe Aeronauts is one release that promises to hit new cinematic heights.

Doctor Sleep

Horror, Mystery, Thriller Screened at Picturedrome Cinema DOCTOR Sleep continues the story of Danny Torrance, forty years after his terrifying stay at the Overlook Hotel in THe Shining.

Ewan McGregor, Rebecca Ferguson, and newcomer Kyliegh Curran star in the supernatural thriller, directed by Mike Flanagan, from his own screenplay based upon the novel by Stephen King.

Still irrevocably scarred by the trauma he endured as a child at the Overlook, Dan Torrance has fought to find some semblance of peace.

But that peace is shattered when he encounters Abra, a courageous teenager with her own powerful extrasensory gift, known as the shine.

Instinctively recognising that Dan shares her power, Abra has sought him out, desperate for his help against the merciless Rose the Hat and her followers, THe True Knot, who feed off the shine of innocents in their quest for immortality.

Forming an unlikely alliance, Dan and Abra engage in a brutal life-or-death battle with Rose.

Abra's innocence and fearless embrace of her shine compel Dan to call upon his own powers as never before - at once facing his fears and reawakening the ghosts of the past.

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MIDWAY centres on the Battle of Midway, a clash between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy which marked a pivotal turning point in the Pacific during WWII. The film, based on the real-life events of this heroic feat, tells the story of the leaders and soldiers who used their instincts, fortitude and bravery to overcome the odds.

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From the glittering skyscraper where she runs her successful business, to the glorious Oyster Bay estate, where she lives happily with her artist husband, Oscar Carlson (Billy Crudup), twentyone-year-old daughter, Grace (Abby Quinn), and eight-year-old twins, Theo and Otto, Theresa’s life couldn’t appear to be more perfect and different from Isabelle’s.

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Event. Fireworks. Barnham's big community event at Murrell's Field, off Yapton Road, on Saturday, November 2, is organised

by Barnham Community Trust with four hours of family entertainment, including stalls, food and drink, from 5pm. Nick Cook's Circus and live music from Lady and the Dukes lead the fun before the massive bonfire is lit and fireworks set off in a display by Selstar. For discounted tickets - adults £6, children £3 - and more info, visit: barnhamfireworks.co.uk

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Event. Fire & Light. THe last of this year's Historic Life weekend's at the Weald & Downland Living Museum at Singleton focuses on how homes in the past were lit and heated, the resource needed for this and what this meant for everyday life. With demonstrations of lighting a fire with a flint and steel, talks on woodland management and access as well, as candles and efficient cooking over an open fire. Usual entry fees on November 2 and 3, from 10.30am5.30pm.

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Comedy. Laughing George.

THis month's show at the 15th century George Inn in Felpham has Grant Buse headlining. He was rated as one of the top 10 shows at Edinburgh Fringe in 2018. Sandi Smith, a semi finalist of Funny Women 2013, opens the evening, which starts at 8pm.

Middle acts are Elie Kraft and Pauline

Eyre with Eleanor Conway as MC for the night. Tickets for the gig on November 1 are £10 at: eventbrite.co.uk

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Music. Ric Sanders Trio.

Fairport Convention’s multiinstrumentalist brings his trio, comprising percussionist Michael Gregory, and guitarist Vo Fletcher, to Compton Parish Room on November 9. Dates for the trio are at a premium because of the professional demands on the three individuals so WemsFest feels very fortunate to be able to present this concert which starts at 8pm. Tickets are available from Bookends (Emsworth), Compton Village Tea Room, and wegottickets.com

Spoken word. Bellocfest. Mark Stevens is re-launching a regular spoken word and poetry night on the first Tuesday of the month at THe Waverley, Marine Parade, Bognor Regis. First, to celebrate Sussex and author Hilaire Belloc, he is organising Bellocfest, which promises a fun-filled day at the pub, featuring community groups, poetry readings and local cheeses. THe event, from noon to 10pm on November 2, will include a talk by representatives of Bognor Regis Sailing Club sharing their passion for sailing, which Belloc also enjoyed. At 9pm, THe Feel band will play to finish the day on a high.

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Event. Christmas Fayre.

Entry to THe Cat and Rabbit Rescue Centre's big fundraising event is £2 or some cat, rabbit or general purpose food. THe event, on November 3, will include stalls, games, refreshments, raffle, clothes, Christmas goods and a chance to view some of the animals waiting for their forever homes.

THere will be a free park and ride from Sidlesham Football Club to the centre at Holborow Lodge, Chalder Lane, Sidlesham PO20 7RJ. Open 11am-3pm.

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The Rat Packers, Felpham.

dress by a visitor will win a prize and the event is free, except £2 to enter the creepy cottage.

Event. Hotham Horror. Free drop-in workshops in life drawing and African drumming are among the attractions at Hotham Horror, being run by ROX Music and Arts on November 2, 1pm-7pm, at Hotham Park, Bognor Regis. THere will be plenty of things to keep the young ones entertained with kids' rides, inflatables. For adults there will be a bar, plenty of food and drink as well as live music on the bandstand. Best fancy

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Event. Charity dog walk. From noon on November3, following the Breakfast Club event at the Motor Circuit, Goodwood invites dogs of all shapes and sizes to bring their owners for a walk around the 2.4 mile circuit. THere will be entertainment from Chichester City Band, refreshments and the chance to meet some of the Canine Partners and their assistance dogs. Admission is free, with a suggested charity donation of £10 per dog.

For details, visit: Goodwood.com/ charitywalk

Fireworks. Bognor Regis Football Club. THe popular and now traditional family fireworks night at the club's Nyewood Lane ground is on November 3, 5.30pm-9.30pm. Although the fireworks won't be set off until 7pm, there are plenty of other attractions, including a children's funfair, arena events, stalls and refreshments. Entry is £6 per person with under-fives free.

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Workshop. Make willow lanterns. Selsey Town Council’s Lantern Parade will be at the centre of this year's preChristmas celebrations on November 30 and workshops to make traditional lanterns will be held on November 9 and 16. Tickets for the workshops at THe Selsey Centre cost £2 each with accompanying parents/carers free. THey are available from Selsey Town Council or online through ticketsource.co.uk

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Fireworks. Fontwell Racecourse. Celebrating 50 years of space exploration, this year's fireworks night promises an out of this world theme. Gates open at 5pm with plenty of food and drink options, Horton's Funfair and live entertainment from the Spirit FM stage.

THe musical Firework display takes off at 8pm from the centre of the course with spectators able to enjoy the show with good viewing in safety. Tickets, which must be booked in advance for the event on November 2, start at £10 for adults and £6 for children.

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Music. Folk concert.

Four acts will be on stage to raise funds for cancer

16 support charity Macmillan in the fifth and biggest show organised by Ronnie and Sally Williamson at THe Fishbourne Centre. Heading the bill will be Belshazzar's Feast, with Sally Ironmonger and Brian Carter, Keith Donnelly and Medley of Youth. Concert tickets at £20 are available from Sally by email at: sally.e.agent@gmail.com THe show starts at 7.30pm on November 8.

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Art. Oxmarket Centre of Arts. THe next exhibitions at the centre off East Street, Chichester, from November 5-17 include Menear Ceramics' ‘Fire and Light’, contemporary raku and porcelain pieces by Keith and Debra Menear, potters in residence at Amberley Museum. Also showing are bird images

by Geoffrey Osborne and a mixed display by Transition Group, a collective of professional artists, designers, tutors, writers, editors and researchers involved in various disciplines including ceramics, glass, jewellery, metal, and textiles. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am 4.30pm. Free. Call 01243 779103.

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Theatre. Connections. THis spoken word play follows the time line from the first mobile phone call in 1973 to a society dependant on their phones in 2125 and explores what could happen if mobile phones became conscious objects and how it would affect society. Earnley Parish Council is holding this fund raising event on November 8 for Selsey RNLI, St Wilfrid’s Hospice and Earnley Church. Tickets cost £10 and doors open at 6.45pm, at Bracklesham Barn, Beech Avenue PO20 8HU

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Music. West Sussex Guitar Festival. THis is an unrivaled opportunity for all players from novice to professional to learn from adjudicator Gary Ryan's experience as a world-renowned guitarist and helpful advice - laced with his trademark sense of humour. Senior classes of the festival are at Recital Hall, Regis School of Music, 46 Sudley Rd, Bognor Regis PO21 1ER on November 3, from 9.30am. For details, visit the website at: westsussexguitar.org

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Event. Craft fair. Hosted

by East Witterings Crafters, there's an ideal chance to buy some unusual hand-made gifts at East Wittering Village Hall, Church Road, East Wittering, on November

Craft Fair, East Wittering.

2, 10am-3pm. Craftsmen and women will be displaying and selling home made items such as hand made cards, sewn and knitted goods, shell novelties, home made cakes and lots more. Light refreshments will be available.

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Music. The Rat Packers.

Double act Dennis & Marvin sprung to fame as Britain's Got Talent semi-finalists in 2018 now audiences in Felpham can see and hear for themselves what makes them special. THe Rat Packers singing duo take inspiration from the likes of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin to bring an evening of swing and jazz. Tickets at £35, include a three-course dinner at THe Beachcroft Hotel, Clyde Road PO22 7AH, book at: beachcroft-hotel.co.uk

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Music. Wish We Were Pink Floyd. Expect a great laser show with driving guitars as the band return to Chichester's Assembly Room in North Street (PO19 1LQ) and give their rendition of Money, Echoes, Wish You Were Here, the sublime Comfortably Numb and many other epic tracks. Tickets available at £20 from THe Novium , Tower Street , Chichester ( 01243 816525 ) by phone or in person or online at: wegottiickets. com . Doors open at 7pm, concert at 7.30pm on November 9.

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Story behind WI calendar is universal

Chichester says 'Vive le cinéma'

IT WAS back in 1998 that Tricia Stewart, Angela Baker and their friends at a Yorkshire branch of the Women’s Institute captured the world’s imagination by staging a seminude calendar to raise funds for their local hospital.

Selling 88,000 copies in the first year alone, they won hearts worldwide and have since raised almost £6m for Bloodwise formerly Leukaemia Research.

Now, as Calendar Girls THe Musical comes to Chichester, the women still marvel that they inspired a hit movie, a sold-out stage show and now, with Gary Barlow and Tim Firth at the musical helm, a critically-acclaimed musical.

“We never dreamed that our story would still be being told,” said Tricia Stewart, who had the idea for the calendar. But Tim Firth, whose musical THis Is My Family was a hit at Chichester Festival THeatre earlier this year, points out: “What was hidden in the story of this calendar was something far greater; its most core constituent is the combating of

grief through comedy and that never goes away.

"THe story applies to many more counties than Yorkshire and many more people than just the WI. It has a far wider canvas than just those coping with an illness. It is universal and that is the whole point of it; the pain of loss being defeated with wit.

“THe musical is the truest portrayal of what we did,” added Tricia. “It has the husbands and the children and it captures very much how we were.

“Cancer touches everyone and so does laughter and loss. It’s a very honest show.

THe cast is brilliant, the songs are incredible and the whole thing is so uplifting. It makes people think that they could go and do something to make a difference too.”

Calendar Girls THe Musical runs at CFT from November 13-23, with the performance on November 21, celebrating the £114,000 raised so far on the tour of Calendar Girls THe Musical for Bloodwise.

To book, visit: cft.org.uk or call 01243 781312.

The good old days of festive favourites THE popular musical shows produced and led by Neil Sands are regular favourites at Bognor Regis' Alexandra THeatre and his next, on THursday, November 7, will be bringing back memories of Christmas for all.

With their biggest ever production of their hit show, filled with more songs and even more stunning costumes, the talented cast offer an unforgettable afternoon of festive nostalgia, taking us all back to a time when Christmas really was the most wonderful time of the year.

Be transported back on a yuletide sleigh ride filled with more than 60 all-time favourite Christmas songs and carols.

Described as 'like a sparkly Christmas card come to life' with its shimmering stage set, beautiful Christmas trees, glittering fairy lights, and even falling snow, this is the perfect pre-Christmas treat.

Guaranteed to have you singing along from start to finish, this show brings back many happy memories of Christmases past and will warm your heart on the coldest winter’s day.

THe afternoon show starts at 2pm. Tickets at £12.50 and £11.50 are available from

the Belmont Street theatre's box office, by calling 01243 861010 or online at: alexandratheatre.co.uk

THE 27th edition of the French Film Festival UK will open on November 1, in more than 35 towns and cities across the UK including the Chichester Cinema at New Park.

THe festival screens the crème de la crème of Frenchlanguage cinema from France, Belgium, Switzerland, Quebec, Africa and elsewhere in a spirit of friendship and collaboration with colleagues and film-makers across Europe and beyond.

Some of the year’s hottest titles from such major festivals as Cannes will be on offer including Céline Sciamma’s Portrait of a Lady on Fire and Nicolas Bedos’ La belle époque from Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight.

And big names of le cinéma français will appear onscreen in the UK, including Catherine Deneuve, Daniel Auteuil, Jean Dujardin, and Fabrice Luchini.

Each screening throughout the festival will be preceded by a short film on the theme of human rights, shot on a mobile phone or tablet as part of a continuing collaboration with the Paris-based Mobile Film Festival.

Festival director and co-founder Richard Mowe said: "We are thrilled to have one of the most varied and vibrant programmes ever at this year’s French Film Festival.

"THe French Film Festival's work illustrates that culture and human understanding and cooperation ignores current political vagaries and knows no boundaries."

THe 27th edition of the French Film Festival UK runs until December 15.

For the full programme, venues and booking information visit: frenchfilmfestival.org.uk

Pub & club gigs in the Bognor Regis and Chichester area MORE details about these artists and bands can be found on the websites at: vickiwheeler.co.uk and lemonrock.co.uk • November 1 - Andy Osman, THe Robin Hood, Shripney, 6pm; Beaten Tracks, THe Southdowns, Felpham, Bognor Regis, 9pm.

• November 2 - Beaten Tracks Duo, Tarring Club, Worthing, 8.45pm. THe Middlemen, THe Wheatsheaf, Bognor Regis, 8pm.

• November 3 - Andy Osman, Rustington Sports & Social Club, 4pm; Beaten Tracks, THe Hothampton, Bognor Regis, 5pm.

• November 9 - Joe Butt, RAFA Club, Bognor Regis, 8pm.

• November 10 - Sarah Saville, THe Murrell, Barnham, 3pm.

• November 15 - Joe Butt, THe Eagle, Arundel, 9pm.

• November 17 -THe Middlemen, THe Lion, Pagham, 4pm.

• November 22 - Helena Mace, RAFA Club, Bognor Regis, 8pm; Free Peace Sweet, Hamilton Arms, Stedham, 8.30pm.

• November 23 - Grant James, THe Maypole, Yapton, 8pm; Beaten Tracks, Rustington Sports & Social Club,

9pm; Sarah Saville as Karen Carpenter, Nelsons, Southsea, 9.15pm; Jayne Lang, THe Wheatsheaf, Midhurst, 8pm.

• November 29 - Smoothmonkey, THe Fox & Hounds, Funtington, 7.30pm; THe Boomers, THe Hole In THe Wall, Chichester, 9pm; THe Middlemen, THe Egremont, Worthing, 9pm.

• November 30 - Smoothmonkey, Nelsons, Southsea, 9.15pm.

Acoustic Events: Quieter events, everyone plays together, solos are welcomed throughout the evening.

• November 7 - Guitar Club, THe Chichester Inn, Chichester, 8pm.

• November 12 - Blues Club, THe George, Felpham, 8pm, entry £5.

Open mics: • November 10 - THe Claremont, Bognor Regis, 8pm.

• November 13 - THe Hothampton, Bognor Regis, 8.45pm - Jam Night with Jon. • November 14 - THe Seal, Selsey, 9pm. 21: TAO, Bognor Regis, 9pm.

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Victorian-style Steampunk arrives at Amberley

AMBERLEY Museum and Heritage Centre is adding a new event to its calendar this weekend by hosting two days of Steampunk entertainment and vintage-style stalls around the site.

STEAM punk has nothing to do with the 1970s movement linked to Johnny Rotten but is a genre of design, fashion and activities as homage to the largely Victorian industrial past and science fiction of the day. So steam-powered machinery is represented, and weird anachronistic inventions on display.

AT its heart are Steampunkers’ glorious creative costumes encompassing the refined lady to burlesque, industrial businessmen to the Victorian militia and everything in between.

AS well as the museum's usual range of exhibitions and vintage transport, through the weekend several acts will be performing

including Ichabod Steam and his Animatronic Backing Band, Greg Chapman and his Tricycle, Doctor Gray and his Orchestra of One, Sherriff Ants Trepaneur, Lady Violet Hugh, Kiss Like Ether. Ichabod Steam’s performance ‘Submarine’ will be on site.

A Steampunk market will feature specialist traders to indulge vintage shoppers. THe Limeburners Restaurant will be open each day to 4.30 pm, serving snacks and meals.

ON Saturday evening there will be musical entertainment Steampunk style and the bar will be open plus pizza available to keep the atmosphere going on into the night.

THE museum, at New Barn Road, Amberley, Arundel BN18 9LT, will be open 10am4.30pm with usual drop-in entry prices, while the evening function, which must be pre-booked is £15 for adults and £8 for children.

Chichester's Speigeltent WITH Sing Yer Heart Out For the Lads ending its run on November 2, Chichester's Speigeltent is coming into its own with a range of entertainment including comedy, cabaret, music, theatre and spoken word.

SITUATED next to the Festival THeatre on Oaklands Park in an usually-shaped structure, the eclectic events start on November 4 with A Slice of Gateau. Hosted

by Le Gateau Chocolat, the Olivier Awardwinning star of La Clique and La Soirée, with a host of special guests, a chance to celebrate the weird and wonderful world of the Chichester Spiegeltent is at 7.30pm.

BLACK Cat Cabaret: Salon Des Artistes on November 8-9, 9.30pm, offers an intimate evening of five-star variety from London’s cabaret trailblazers.

BARELY Methodical Troupe celebrates camaraderie and affection in Bromance, an audacious, touching, exhilarating tour-de-force of physical heroics, where handshakes become handstands and backslaps become backflips. November 6-9.

WE’VE lost Euan. Euan ain’t coming back. Following a regional tour, Brighton Fringe award-winner Euan from ChewBoy Productions is a five-star, madcap play delving deep into what we’d do to save our own skins. November 9, 5pm.

TONGUE Fu on November 5, 7pm, involves writer and musician Chris Redmond inviting extraordinary poets, comedians, storytellers and rappers to take risks, reworking material live with jaw-dropping improvised soundtracks from a crack team

Singers celebrate popular English choral works One of the South's leading amateur choirs, the Chichester Singers, will be performing two well-known English choral works of the 20th century in their next concert.

THe programme, at Chichester Cathedral, opens with Michael Tippett's A Child of Our Time, which he started writing the day after World War II was declared. It was written as an expression of what he said was “man’s inhumanity to man”.

As usual, the choir will be conducted by Jonathan

Willcocks and accompanied by the Southern Pro Musica who will perform Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations.

As one of the greatest orchestral pieces of the 19th century, it secured Elgar’s reputation as a composer of international standing. It is also one of the most popular works for lovers of English music with its varied sections reflecting the composer's friends and family.

Based on a Walt Whitman poem, Toward the Unknown Region, the final work is Ralph Vaughan Williams’ first major choral piece, but it already reveals in full measure a mastery of choral technique and structure – moving from dark mystery at the opening to a blaze of celebratory triumph at its conclusion.

THe concert, on Saturday, November 9, starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are priced from £10 to £28 and are available from the Cathedral box office at: chichestercathedral.org.uk

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Tongue Fu is part gig, part experiment: a high energy show with wide appeal.

AFTER a career in health and social care, Angela Barnes embarked on her life-long dream to become a comedian and won the 2011 BBC New Comedy Award. In her new show, Rose-Tinted – she is trying really, really hard to look on the bright side of life.

THe 9pm performance is on November 6.

DIRECT from the Edinburgh Fringe comes a new comedy-and-cooking show from award-winning stand-up George Egg, who makes real gourmet food live on stage.

Moveable Feast is on November 7, 9pm.

TICKETS for all shows are available from Chichester Festival THeatre, call 781312 or online at: chichesterspiegeltent.com

ADVENTURER, author and television presenter Simon Reeve will be bringing some of his stories to life in front of an audience at Portsmouth Guildhall as part of an extended national tour.

THEY can expect to hear hair-raising exploits Simon's 15 years of travelling to the most remote and extreme corners of the planet.

FROM being chased by pirates, hounded by the KGB and bombed by Colombian barons, he has travelled through more than 120 countries and his award-winning BBC documentaries have sold to 60-plus countries around the world.

MOST of his films combine travel and adventure with global environmental, wildlife, and conservation issue, and have taken him across jungles, deserts, mountains and oceans, and to some of the most beautiful, dangerous and remote regions of the world.

SIMON has dodged bullets on frontlines, hunted with the Bushmen of the Kalahari, dived with manta rays, seals and sharks, survived malaria, walked through minefields, tracked lions on foot, been taught to fish by the President of Moldova, adopted by former head-hunters, and detained as a suspected spy.

THE 90-minute show, on Wednesday, November 6, at 7pm, includes exclusive multi-media footage and a 20-minute question and answer session.Tickets to see Simon live and uncut are available from the Guildhall box office at £29.50, visit: portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

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CHERISHED events taking place in Bognor Regis are continuing to grow in popularity and the group expect their next talk to sell out.

THe Shore Community Church is set to welcome back Carol Bostock and Jennifer Rees Larcombe to its next Cherished Day event for women.

Following their previous successes, the womenonly events have grown in momentum and significance for women both from the local community and further afield.

Carol has had years of experience with public speaking and large presentations and is also a trained counsellor and has been through bible college.

She has volunteered and worked at Beauty from Ashes for 10 years.

Based in Kent, Jennifer’s Charity, Beauty from Ashes, aims to encourage people whose lives have been

distorted or broken through loss and trauma.

Carol will lead the Cherished day event alongside Jennifer.

THe theme, entitled Yes, I will be your bride, is described as a 3000 year old love letter to 21st century women.

Carol said: “I have struggled with childlessness, shame, low self-worth and chronic morbid obesity all my life.

“I struggled for years to live up to my earthly father’s expectations and I felt I would always be a disappointment.

A series of events led me to Jennifer’s Charity “Beauty from Ashes’ where God gave me my life back.

With worship led by Cathy Burton, the event on Saturday 9th November is expected to be sold out.

Tickets are currently available from the Shore Church and Eventbrite. to include seminars, workshops, lunch and light refreshments throughout the day

TEAMWORK has seen children at a North Bersted school gain national recognition.

Bartons Primary School has achieved silver accreditation for its abilities in working with others.

Working with others is a collaborative learning approach that links to the school's learning values and skills. It promotes collaboration and positive learning attitudes.

A spokesman for the school said in a statement: "THe school is part of the West Sussex partnership schools group and this award reflects the hard work of staff and the excellent collaboration skills of the children.

"At Bartons, we believe that it is very important for all children to develop their work with others in collaboration as well as to develop their independence.

"For a number of years, we

have been part of the Working With Others programme and we have worked hard to embed this throughout the school."

Working with others supports the development of skills in building positive relations and ways of successfully working with other people, especially in groups.

THe subject is well known to many schools in West Sussex and has a 14-year track record of a successful impact in learning in the early years of a child's education and across the primary school phase.

Bartons Primary School, of Lethaby Road, gained the status after an intense audit and scrutiny.

A guide from the Quality Improvement Agency states: "An individual's ability to work with others..will have a fundamental impact on their employability."

THe school's new starters are pictured below.

A CIRCLE of local pianists are the next group to perform for the Bognor Regis Music Club.

THe Pallant Piano Group came together to play to each other and are mentored by tutors at Chichester University, Terry Allbright and Angela Zanders.

Music Club Chairman Chris Coote (pictured above) said: “We are delighted to welcome members of the Pallant Piano Group who are bringing a varied programme of short pieces they have been preparing in recent months.

“THe Group benefits enormously from the expert tuition brought to us by Terry Allbright and Angela Zanders“ THere are 19 performers set to take part in the evening, at 7pm on November 9, representing composers including Mozart, Haydn, Parry and Chopin.

THe concert will take place at the club’s concert room, 2 Sudley Road. Entry at the door starts at £4 for students.

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STUDENTS and staff from Felpham Community College have collected over 100 bags for the British Heart Foundation Bag-A-THon. Felpham takes part in the initiative every year as one of the first charity events in the school calendar.

Students and staff were encouraged to take bags home and have a good clear out – all for charity.

Izzy Saunders, Year 13 student and head of the sixth form charity committee, said:“We visited tutor groups, publicised the event in assemblies and put out messages through student and staff publications.

“We started work at the beginning of term. We are really impressed with the amount of bags collected and the whole school effort that has taken place.”

THe sixth form charity committee organised the event, collecting a huge variety of goods from students across the years including clothes, shoes, curtains, blankets, bric-abrac, books, games and toys.

THis should equate to an impressive amount of money when sold in local British Heart Foundation shops.

FELPHAM students and staff from have been sending out the message that talking about emotions is important.

Felpham Community College raised awareness for World Mental Health Day by wearing non-school uniform, asking everyone to bring in a £1 donation on October 17.

All staff and students (pictured below) were encouraged to wear green in support of Mental Health.

Mark Anstiss, Headteacher commented: “World mental health day is an excellent opportunity to remind everyone, young adults and adults alike, that talking about your emotions is important and that there is no longer a stigma attached to mental health and wellbeing.

"At Felpham we want to ensure all students have full pastoral as well as academic support. Being happy and safe at school are our main school values.

"THis was an ideal opportunity to raise both awareness and money for an important cause.”

World Mental Health Day is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma and was held this year on the 10th October.

Izzy Saunders, Sixth form student and Head of Charity at FCC: “Students were really keen to take part in this initiative this year as everyone is realising how important mental health awareness is.”

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DENISE KELLY A passionate and motivated 'health expert/nutritionist.

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WE ALL need strong muscles whatever age, size or shape we are. Our muscles help keep our posture good and bones supported, so it’s in our advantage to make sure we are doing all the right things to maintain a strong frame.

More and more athletes are living proof that plant-based diets are kicking some serious butt when it comes to being in the best physical shape and greatest performances of their lives.

Whether you are an athlete or not, basically the number one daily achievement for our bodies is to provide it with enough nutrients to keep it balanced, strong and energised.

As many plant-based athletes and bodybuilders are successfully showing that everything the body needs is supplied by a whole food plant-based diet without any animal products, but also that there is not only a competitive advantage by eating this way, but faster and better recovery too.

Although this is a foreign concept to many, especially in the fitness industry, it is not a new concept by any means.

THere is even literature going back to the times of the ancient gladiators relying on plant-based diets for optimum strength and performance. After all, the biggest and strongest animals on Earth are all herbivores who have no problems getting enough protein or building the right strength and muscle mass. THis is the power and potential of plants that has been overlooked by our animal food society!

But things are changing, and fast!

Some because of their knowledge of the environmental impact from eating animal products and some because

of the health implications that eating meat has had on them. Basically, plants provide the cleanest and highest quality of protein (and other nutrients) for our human needs. Our job is just to eat enough of them!

So, what are the top five foods to get you started?

1. Potatoes – sweet or white - It’s important to keep caloric needs in mind when eating for muscle growth and recovery. THey’re rich in carbohydrates, which provide a necessary energy source.

2. Legumes – THese are an excellent source of iron and protein. Try to consume them after your workout to replenish your carbohydrate stores and provide a source of protein to promote muscle growth. THeir high fibre content aids in nutrient absorption, as fibre is linked to maintaining healthy gut bacteria, which promotes the best digestion.

THis maximizes the nutritional value of the foods you eat. THere’s also a huge family of beans and lentils to choose from. You could try a red lentil soup with sprouted bread, or a bean burrito with quinoa or brown rice.

3. Whole grains -THese are heart-healthy carbohydrates. THey also contain protein, and some sources are rich in antioxidants. Whole plants often have multiple benefits, and whole grains are a perfect example of this.

Consume them before your workout for an excellent source of energy. You could try oats with blueberries, or whole grain toast with avocado.

4. Nuts and seeds - Nuts and seeds are high in protein and calorically dense.

Just a palmful of walnuts, for example, has roughly 5 grams of protein. If you’re looking to add an easy source of calories to your diet, nuts and seeds

RAINBOW FRUITS AND VEGETABLES contain nutrients and mineral rich substances

Plants provide the cleanest and highest quality of protein

are great. THe fats in nuts and seeds also boost the nutrient absorption of Vitamins A, D, K, and E, so it’s helpful to include them in a nutrientrich meal. THings such as almond butter on whole grain toast, or walnuts crushed and sprinkled on soups or salads work well.

5. Fruit – Rainbow fruits and vegetables contain nutrients and mineral rich substances to keep us strong and reduce inflammation. Each colour offers us something different, in the

correct ratio, as that’s why nature has given us these foods. THey offer hydration, antioxidants, high amounts of fibre and energy.

Not only does this way of eating give us muscle power, but it offers us mental clarity too. What’s not to love!

If you have any health issues that you would like to discuss, or would like to book a consultation for a health check and personalised nutrition plan please don’t hesitate to contact me.

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By Sylvia Endacott

Blue is the colour for historical information Buildings and structures of interest are highlighted with plaques REGULARLY in the paper we read that a building is listed, has a blue plaque, or is in a conservation area, which made me think about these situations, and I thought that I would have a look at a number of these buildings around the area.

Listed buildings are those which are deemed to be of special architectural or historic interest. THe Secretary of State for National Heritage lists them, on the advice of English Heritage. It should be noted here that it is possible for any member of the general public to have a building listed, providing it meets the national criteria.

It should also be noted that this national list includes buildings ranging from castles to flint walls. We tend to assume that in order for a building to be listed it must be very major or prominent in an area. However, that is not always the case.

Within the Felpham and Middleton area there are a number of Grade II-listed buildings. Felpham Road has a number of flint walls and cottages and also the K6 telephone box outside the post office.

Felpham Way and Limmer Lane contain more cottages while there is also St. Mary’s Church, listed because buried within the walls are William Hayley and Dr. Cyril Jackson, who was Dean of Christ Church and one time tutor to the Prince Recent.

Interestingly, there is also a section of flint wall, which is listed, which is a boundary to the churchyard and is believed to have been built about 1800. THese are, therefore, not so prominent but of course are of special interest.

If we travel across the area to Pagham some of the listed buildings are within the Church Lane area. THese include the Parish Church of St THomas a'Becket and Becket’s Barn, which is situated within today’s Church Farm holiday complex. THe Pagham and Nyetimber area also contains a number of farmhouses and public premises such as THe Lion and THe Inglenook Hotel.”

Travelling into Bognor Regis, there is a group of premises situated around North Bersted area including Shripney Manor and numerous cottages on North Bersted Street.

If we then travel to South Bersted, not only is the church of St Mary Magdalen included but also a number of walls and cottages around this area.

As I mentioned previously, the listing is decided on a variety of aspects of each property, for example, certain walls are included just because they are 'flint and rubble wall, with brick piers having semicircular copings'. THus, they are of historical interest from a building material point of view.

Felpham Road has a number of flint walls and cottages listed as well as the K6 telephone box outside the post office

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Other properties in Glamis Street on the east side are recorded as being 'a semi-detached pair, each with matching bays nearly the whole width of each house'. It continues with its description until it records: 'Pierced parapet over moulded cornice, two sash windows in each bay with iron flower-box frames with floral decoration and convex metal canopies over the lower ones'.

Can you think of some of our modern constructions that could warrant such a detailed and descriptive report on their historical aspect?

THere can also be hidden gems that should be listed for reason of use or because of its architectural style. Recently the 21st Century group came to the town, with quite a list of buildings that they felt were of architectural interest, but of a more recent date. It would be interesting to see such reports in 50 years’ time!

Finally, there are buildings in the town that you would expect to be listed such as the railway station; homes in THe Steyne and Waterloo Square as well as Hotham Park House and these are, of course, included.

Also, a number of the properties on Upper Bognor Road that have been renovated in recent years are also Grade II-listed buildings and these include THe Shrubbery, St Michaels, THe Dome, Redgate House, Northcliffe and Mordington.

If we now look at some of our blue plaques, as part of the scheme which were launched

by Arun District Council's directorate of environment, tourism and leisure in 1994.

THese plaques are used to honour famous people and events of the past.

THerefore, now, we shall have a look at a number of premises that currently have their

own plaque. It is again possible for members of the public to suggest names, which they believe should be commemorated in this way.

In Flansham, in Hoe Lane is a cottage with a plaque, and it was here that Gerard Young lived when he wrote his books, notably, THe Chronicle of a Country Cottage, first published in 1942 in addition to Come into the Country in 1943 and Down Hoe Lane in 1950, also THe Cottage in the Fields.

Unexpectedly, I visited this house with his brother Derek in 1988 when I had reprinted THe Chronicle of a County Cottage, and was able to see the idyllic surrounds in which he was able to write his books and local history articles until he died in 1972.

His articles and information have become so much a part of the local history scene in Bognor Regis and district. His articles have supplied much information to both myself and others before me who have acknowledged his accurate and detailed records. THese articles eventually culminated in the History of Bognor Regis book in 1983, begun by Gerard and completed by his brother, Derek.

In Felpham, THe Fox is included because of its association with William Blake as this was where he was arrested. Turret House was also included as it was the home of the poet William Hayley from 1745 to 1820.

In Bognor Regis there are a number of blue plaques, notably in Belmont Street outside the premises of Belmont Lodge, which was once the home of Dante Gabriel Rosetti the poet and painter who spent time there. He worked for a time in the former coach-house and during this time painted about 10 works before he returned to London to continue his painting. During this year, a further selection of blue plaques have been unveiled and there are still more to come.

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FA Cup heroes Chi back home CHICHESTER City are expecting a bumper crowd as the FA Cup history-makers return home for the first time since their second round place was confirmed.

In what has been a couple of weeks to remember for everyone at Oaklands Park, the fact that City are flying high in thei first ever season in step four seems to be overlooked.

THree months into the campaign and Chi are still unbeaten away from home in the Isthmian South East.

THat run was continued last weekend when Chi returned from Hythe Town with a point after a battling 0-0 draw.

City, who are eighth in the standings with games in hand, will be expected to do better tomorrow when a big crowd is expected at Oaklands Park for a league match against Ashford United (3pm).

THat will be followed by a

trip to SCFL Division One side Shoreham in the Sussex Senior Cup on Tuesday (7.45pm).

As Chi boss Miles Rutherford told THe Non League Paper, “It’s a bubble we don’t want to burst.

"THe biggest thing at the moment is trying to get the players back thinking about the league. It’s a hard thing to do.

"We have to focus on getting some results.�

Coming into the Hythe match Chichester had played more FA Cup games than league ones so far this season.

THe trip to Kent was a third consecutive weekend on the road for the Sussex club whose recent travels had taken them to Bedfordshire to play Barton Rovers in the FA Trophy and Essex to face Bowers & Pitsea in the FA Cup’s last round of qualifying.

It was an away day Chi almost didn’t make after the players’ bus

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f City attack at Hythe Town | pics: D Harker

broke down en route Rutherford and his coaching team went with the same starting X1 that featured at Bowers.

Following a delayed kick off it was the hosts that created an early chance when James Rogers, Frannie Collin and the impressive Kiernan HughesMason linked up.

Chi soon got into the match though and a timely interception

by Ryan Davidson sent them on a counter attack six minutes in but Godman was down quickly to deny Josh Clack.

Davidson, at the back stick, got something on the resulting corner, although his downwards header bounced out for a goal kick.

Kaleem Haitham went close with two opportunities, one from distance, and then a stretching Lloyd Rowlatt couldn’t quite get to Hutchings’ cross from the left.

And on the stroke of half time Clack almost got on the end of Gicu’s delivery.

Into the second period and in tricky conditions the passing wasn’t always slick.

Gicu had an opportunity to pick out Haitham that he spurned.

THen the home keeper was off his line quickly to claim Gicu’s flick before Clack had a go after good work from the Romanian and Rowlatt.

A super pass from Rowlatt on the hour found an overlapping Hutchings on an overlap who pushed the ball on to Clack but the Chi Number 9’s drive lifted over the bar.

Haitham, the scorer of that fortuitous goal last time out in the FA Cup, stung Will Godman’s gloves in the 67th minute.

Scott Jones, who replaced Gicu, went close with a trademark header before Haitham forced a smart save out of Godman.

Ryan Peake, on for Corey Heath, did well to head clear a Hughes-Mason set-piece with five or so to go.

THere were a couple of other scares for Chi in time added on and the visitors might have even grabbed all three points when Clack drilled an attempt narrowly wide and Jones was crowded out looking for a shot on the turn.

Chichester’s unbeaten record on the road though, in an exceptional start to life in Step 4, continues in to a third month.

Ashford United (H) Tomorrow (Saturday November 2), at 3pm

City's winless run continues CHICHESTER City's search for a first league win of the season continues as the club's stuttering start to the year rolls on.

THe Green and White Army suffered a bitter blow last weekend being defeated 2-1 at bottom side Keynsham Town, who previously had no points in the FA Women's National Southern Premier.

It means Sadie Blakely's side slip to second-bottom, with just one point from their opening eight matches.

With a third of the season gone, there is now a six point gap between City in 11th and MK Dons in ninth with a growing threat of the Oaklands Park side being cut adrift at the bottom of the standings.

Next up for Chi is a return to their home ground with second-place Watford the visitors on Sunday (2pm).

Blakely will need to rally her young side who proved to be second best against a Keynsham side after a 265 mile round trip.

With most of last season's squad departing after a third place finish, the former Portsmouth goalkeeper has had to rebuild the team from the ground up.

More than 20 players have been signed as the emphasis shifted towards developing

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younger players and several members of the development squad have stepped up into the first team.

But with an average age of just 23, Chi have struggled to find their feet losing six games before earning a point away from home against Gillingham.

A trip to Somerset was seen as a prime opportunity to kickstart City's season - but they came up short, falling on the wrong side of a three goal thriller.

As it is Blakely must now reinvigorate her side to face a buoyant Hornets side who beat Gillingham Ladies 4-0 last time out.

f City lost to Keynsham

Lions on the lookout for new boss as Paine walks PAGHAM must move on quickly from manager Bob Paine's departure if they are to pull themselves away from relegation trouble.

THe former EP boss joined the Lions just a few weeks before the start of the season and assembled a young but inexperienced side.

In recent weeks, the team has started to click - although Pagham still sit second bottom of the SCFL Premier.

With Paine departing the club last week for personal issues, officials are stiill no closer to announcing a replacement.

But with no game until Tuesday, when they head to Whitehawk in the Sussex Senior Cup, chairman Tony Shea knows he has time to make a decision on the club's future.

Pagham's poor run continued last weekend when they were defeated 4-1 at thirdplace Horley Town.

But there were more positives in midweek in a 4-3 victory over high-flying Newhaven in the RUR Cup in midweek.

Attacking right from the first whistle they had the first two chances of the game.

Just after 20 minutes they

took the lead when Tom Chalaye nodded in from a corner.

Ten minutes later it was 2-0 as Jack Barnes scored from inside the six-yard box.

THe final act of the first half was yet another Pagham goal, with Joe Clarke brilliantly lobbing the Dockers keeper from distance as he broke down the right.

Into the second half and a fourth goal just had to come.

Jake Heryet supplied it just before the hour mark, turning his marker inside out before blasting the ball home from the edge of the box.

THe game changed with 20 minutes to go as the referee awarded Newhaven a penalty for a foul in the box, with Ebou Jallow crashing in from the spot.

It could have been 5-1 soon after, when Heryet had a goal disallowed for offside.

Newhaven's Ian Robinson then scored twice late one, the second in injury time.

But Pagham played out the last three minutes at the other end of the pitch with some comfort.

THey now have a free weekend before the trip to east Brighton on Tuesday.

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Football SELSEY'S bid to end their bleak run of only one win in nine will see them welcome AFC Varndeanians to the Bun Leisure Stadium tomorrow (3pm).

THe Blues unlucky streak continued last weekend when they were defeated 5-3 at home to Bexhill.

A Ryan Morey brace and late Callum Dowdell strike were not enough to halt a poor run which goes back to the start of January.

THe unlucky period has extended off the pitch too as a wayward goalkick from the visitors goalkeeper damaged the satellite dish which meant the club could not receive Sky Sports after the match.

Regardless, Daren Pearce's side will look to get things back on track against a strong Varndeanians side who are currently third in the standings.

THree points are much needed for Selsey who still sit eighth but are eight points behind their opponents.

In SCFL Division Two Bosham's slide down the table continues as the Robins slumped to their sixth defeat on the bounce.

THe Walton Lane side suffered a 4-1 loss at Rustington, a defeat which has seen them fall to 11th.

Bosham have a week off before playing Worthing Town on November 9.

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Running A team of six Bognor Regis Tone Zone Runners who took on the challenging Beachy Head Marathon last weekend.

THe marathon, which takes in coastal views around Eastbourne, has over 3,000ft of elevation and to add to the challenge the winds were incredibly strong.

But the Tone Zone performed well, clocking up good times in the process.

Christo Oosthuizen finished 18th out of 2,200 runners in a very impressive time of 3 hours 30 minutes to finish second in his age category.

Donna Strowger was second home for the club in a time of 5:30:09 completing her third marathon of the year.

Cheryl Laing broke the 6 hour barrier to finish in 5 hours 54 minutes.

Vicky Cooper ran with her good friend Zoe Hemes who was running her second marathon of the year, both crossing the line together in 6:37.

Michelle Maxim battled the winds and rain for the last 3 miles to finish in 7 hours 34 minutes.

Also taking part in the same day was Sam Yates, who ran the 10k and finished in 1 hour 8 minutes.

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Here are the results in full: DIVISION ONE - Lamb Shankers 12 Newtown Amity 9; Hunston Hares 11 Legends 13; Friary 'Z' 17 Lamb Nomads 5; Little Legends - bye MAN OF THE MATCH - Cliff Prior (Friary 'Z') 18 & 21 darts [25.69 av]; Jack Danahar (Shankers) 20 & 22 darts [23.86 av]; Stuart Gray (Legends) 20 & 27 darts [21.32 av] DIVISION TWO - Pagham CC 'B' 11 Aldingbourne Mavericks 10; Royal Oak 15 Lamb 7; Lamb Chops 4 Friary 'D' 14; Chi Snooker Club 'A' - bye MAN OF THE MATCH - Adam Judd (Mavericks) 16 & 20 darts [27.83 av]; Buster Barton (Friary 'D') 25 & 27 darts [19.27 av]; ian Dendy (Royal Oak) 25 & 28 darts [19.13 av] DIVISION THREE - Newtown Clubbers 10 Richmond Rebels 11; Richmond Resurrected 14 Friary 'C' 4; Chi Snooker Club 'B' 14 Railway Sleepers 7; ASC 6 Cabin 14 MAN OF THE MATCH - Dan Carter (Chi) 22 & 34 darts [17.89 av]; Andy Cooper (Cabin) 23 & 35 darts [17.28 av]; Grace Austin (Rebels) 24 & 34 darts [17.26 av]; Russell Monk (Richmond Resurrected) 30 & 32 darts [16.32 av]

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Mason aims for national success BOGNOR'S teen boxer Charley Mason will be aiming for national success when he goes toe-to-toe with some of the best fighters in the country in the next month.

THe 18-year-old elite light welterweight has made great strides under the tutelage of the coaches at the Bognor Regis Amateur Boxing Club, which works from the VK Gym in Durban Road.

Fresh from reaching the semi final of an international competition in Ireland, the teenager will now be taking his talents onto the national stage.

Charley will be boxing throughout November in a national tournament where he is hoping to make his mark as usual.

Winning the tournament overall would make Charley a champion of England, Wales and Scotland.

Coach Paul Mason said: "Good luck Charley, you certainly have it in you to go all the way."

Mason warmed up for the fight by travelling to Hastings to compete in an Open Show which was hosted by the West Hill Boxing Club.

He faced a tough opponent from London's Finchley boxing club.

Finchley is renowned as one of the best and most successful boxing clubs in Great Britain, having produced several world champions throughout its long history.

Boxers including Dereck Chisora and Anthony Joshua evolved from this club, with the production line showing no signs of slowing in recent years.

Charley's opponent was Jamie Bradley.

But despite his opponent's strong reputation, Charley boxed with dominance and skill controlling the bout throughout.

His taller opponent tried to keep the contest at long range. Charley however was having none of it.

As coach Paul Mason explains: "Leading off first and closing distance he landed the cleaner more telling shots, using combinations to negate Jamie's work."

After a number of close rounds, Charley was declared the winner on points.

Bognor ABC has been established for more than 100 years and is the oldest club in Sussex.

Coaches donate their time free of charge but competitors are in need of sponsorship to support their activities. For more details email pmason1971@hotmail.com.

f Bognor ABC's Charley Mason

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f Glorious will return in the last week of July

All go for 2020 at Goodwood IT may be autumn but thoughts are already turning to the summer as dates for next season's Goodwood have been announced.

From history-making trebles by course legends Stradivarius and Battash to world-class DJs, there was not a dull moment at the South Downs course this season.

Course officials have now confirmed the 2020 dates for all 20 race meetings for next season.

THe highlight will once again be Glorious Goodwood, which will take place from Tuesday July 28 to Saturday August 1.

THings will kick off on May 2 with the opening fixture of the year.

THat will be followed by the traditional three-day May Festival from May 28 to 30, which has been associated with a feast of food and drink.

July will be dominated by the THree Friday Night events, which combine horse racing with international DJ sets.

THese will take place on June 5, 12, and 19, with the popular family race day on June 7.

After the festival, August Bank Holiday will feature three meetings from August 28 to 30.

THe season will then feature two autumn dates on September 8 and September 23 before rounding off on Sunday October 11.

Racing fans looking for a more immediate fix can turn their attention to Fontwell.

THe famous figure of eight course hosts a winter afternoon of racing on Friday (November 8).

During this fixture the course will be operating in one enclosure - meaning the perks of Premier Admission can be enjoyed with a Paddock ticket.

THe six race card begins at 1.25pm.

THen all eyes will be on the Southern National on November 17.

One of its biggest race days of the year, the 3-mile, 3-furlong test of endurance is the ultimate ride for both horse and jockey.

THe race is aired on ITV racing and tickets for the event are selling fast.

Visit: www.fontwellpark.co.uk.

CHICHESTER RFC are going all out to record back-to-back wins for the first time this season - and will be hoping to be inspired by England's world cup heroes.

Blues are currently seventh in London One South after winning four and losing four of their opening eight games of the season.

But with a third of the campaign gone Director of Rugby Paul Colley will be looking for more consistency from his side.

After beating Cobham 23-20 in a hardfought contest last time out, Blues now head north to Medway tomorrow (3pm).

With their opponents sitting fourth, Chi know they will be in for a tough match.

But they will hope to draw inspiration from England, whose match against South Africa in the World Cup Final will be shown at Oaklands Park before the team head north to the Kent estuary.

THey will hope for a similar start to last week when they began well against Cobham.

Two tries in the first half in extremely wet and windy weather gave them a good 17-3 lead heading into the break Conditions were so bad the home team needed to change kits mid-game.

Chi kept their stranghold on the game though and two further penalties were enough to seal a four point victory, which lifted them above their opponents in the standings.

THe game was extra special for Harry Seaman, who made his 100th appearance for the 1st XV. Having come up through the mini and juniors he made his first team debut against Dover in September 2012.

THis season he is proving to be a utility player with appearances at scrum half, centre, winger, full back and flanker.

In Hampshire Premier, Bognor will be looking to make it three wins from win when they welcome Farnborough to Hampshire Avenue tomorrow.

THe Purple and Greens won a narrow contest away at Alresford last time out, edging out the home side 7-6.

THat victory lifted Bognor to seventh in the standings, with bottom side Farnborough next up for a side who are starting to find their stride.

THe club will be opening its doors at 7.30am on Saturday for breakfast for the World Cup Final with all welcome.

f Chris Johnson on the charge in Chi's win against Cobham

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ROCKS coach Robbie Blake is backing his charges to keep going after the club made it four away wins in a row.

Bognor Regis Town look to have overcome their disappointing start to the season in recent weeks, hitting their stride on the road.

Wins at Isthmian Premier leaders Folkestone Invicta and Kingstonian a fortnight ago were followed up by a 3-1 victory at Isthmian South Central side Uxbridge in the FA Trophy.

THen came a 2-1 win at Bowers & Pitsea in the league in midweek, a success which lifted Rocks up to tenth in the standings.

Blake will be hoping his side keep up that momentum when they host Enfield Town in the league tomorrow (3pm).

THat is followed by a trip to SCFL Division One side Storrington in the Sussex Senior Cup on Tuesday, a trophy that Rocks lifted last season (7.15pm).

Speaking after the win in Essex, Blake said: "I can't speak highly enough of the lads. I've had 12 players and they have put in a massive shift in and its massive credit to them that we've managed to win these games.

"Hopefully we can get a couple back and get a couple of bodies in and then make a real push for it "I firmly believe in the players

we have and with a couple of additions we won't be too far away."

THe win in Essex was sealed after a tense second half in which the Rocks were holding on to a first half strike from Dan Smith.

After Bowers & Pitsea equalised, it looked like the home side would get the winner.

But Rocks rallied and Tommy Leigh poked home after a Smith shot hit the bar.

Blake said: "We didn't show the composure in the second half and I think they were unlucky to lose "THe second goals was the only good bit of play when we did go wide to Ashton [Leigh] and Dan unlucky to hit the cross bar and Tommy there to finish."

THere was a similar feel to proceedings last Saturday too when Rocks overcame a spirited Uxbridge side in the FA Trophy thanks to goals from James Crane and a brace from Doug Tuck.

THat win has set up a home tie against East THurrock United next Saturday (November 8, 3pm).

THe club were shocked in midweek to hear of the passing of Doug Glossop, a club stalwart and popular matchday steward who manned the gate at Nyewood Lane for many years.

Details of a fitting tribute are expected to be announced soon.

Enfield Town (H) Tomorrow (Saturday, November 2), at 3pm

Smith central to Rocks hopes

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HE may only be 20 years old. But it looks like Rocks promotion hopes will have much to do with the striking talents of Dan Smith.

With the departure of Jimmy Muitt to Dorking and Bradley Lethbridge not available for every match, the former Portsmouth striker is the main man when it comes to Bognor's frontline.

A sweetly-struck right footed shot from outside the area against Bowers & Pitsea was Smith's ninth goal of the season.

But coach Robbie Blake believes there's still plenty that the young player he fondly calls Smudger can bring to the table.

Blake, who knows a thing or two about scoring goals from his time with Bradford and Bolton, said: "It was a great finish. We know he's got that in the bag and he shows great composure.

"THere was one before then when played Tommy Scutt back in when it was on his left foot.

"He is capable of doing it with his left so I said to him strike it."

With just three months of the season gone, Smith is close to matching last season's tally of 13 goals in the Isthmian Premier.

But Blake was clear that the club's recent run of form, which has seen six wins in seven matches in all competitions, has been a team effort - particularly when you consider the first team is down to 12 fit players.

THe coach believed that has pulled the squad closer together as they look to

compete against the odds.

But with another double header coming in the next week- the Rocks third in a row - Blake knows that his young squad needs reinforcements if it is to keep up a run of good form.

THe former Portsmouth coach said: "Everyone has been colossal over the last

few weeks.

"Everyone has knuckled in, the staff, players, supporters and there's a bit more harmony in the football club and we are starting to get the feeling of heading in the right direction.

"If we bring a couple more in we will be so much better for it."

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by Harvey Whyte

Well that's four wins from four on the road in the last two weeks.

Somehow we are getting wins - I just don't know how.

At Uxbridge we didn't play very well at all.

THere were difficult conditions and one of those games were the only thing that matters was the win.

I think it's fair to say that against better opposition we would have to play better to win the match It wasn't easy on the eye but somehow we ground out the result.

Doug got a couple which was great to see. With Jimmy Muitt now gone everyone will need to chip in and get a couple as the season goes on.

I'm happy for Doug as he has had a difficult start to season but in the last few weeks he's really stepped it up and probably been our best player.

Muitt leaving was a bit of a shock to everyone I think.

I found out literally on the day, which was just before our match with Kingstonian.

I knew there was interest at the start of the year but thought that had all passed.

Dorking obviously wanted him and offered him a good deal.

We had a chat about it in the dressing room and, while the timing was not ideal, we won the game.

I think it may have inspired us all to give an extra 10 per cent which contributed to getting the three points.

Personally I wish him all the best, I speak to him a lot and think he will do well.

Our next match was at Bowers & Pitsea - again I don't know how we won.

THey hit the post a couple of times, they had better chances but we managed to eke out the result.

Since Jimmy left we basically have had a 12 man squad playing Saturday and Tuesday

Not getting home until after midnight then getting up at 5am for work is really hard.

If you compare that to other squads, like say Kingstonian who had a full squad and eight players not playing, it's tough.

We are literally down to the bare bones so we need a couple more bodies to come in, people who have been there and played at a good level who can keep us going.

Enfield, who we have next, are usually a good side who are up and around the playoffs.

It will be nice to get back to the Lane with a home match, forgotten what it looks like!

THere will be some sad thoughts though with the passing of Doug, who was at the bottom of the lane. .

He was there ever since I have been there and, while he's not been there a while, it's strange to think he won't be there again.

People like him are what the club is about, people giving their time and energy and he will be missed.

THen we have the first Sussex Senior Cup match at Storrington, a tournament we won last season.

We will be taking it one game at a time and see what happens.

We need to get a couple more players in and all the time we are struggling the next match is the focus.

With smaller squads though the odds do build against us and that does build squad spirit.

Joe Dandy and Ashton Leigh have come back in and done brilliant.

I can't speak highly enough about the impact of Joe Cook at centre half and Amadou in goal.

It's nice to have someone shouting at me at the back too.

He's been there and done that and is a commanding presence which shows on the pitch.

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