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A29 floods as fight goes on CAMPAIGNERS hoping to halt plans for the new A29 say this week's flooding proves their point. A petition drawn up by Lidsey resident, Mick Steer, now has 705 signatures in objection to failing to extend the A29. Mick met with Cllr Roger Elkins, the cabinet member for highways, at West

Sussex County Council to discuss the petition and the issues surrounding joining up the new road with an existing floodprone section. He said: “The meeting, although very cordial, was expected. Just an outline as to why they had chosen the route and how their hands were tied.” Mick met with Cllr Elkins to convey his hopes of connecting the route to the Rolls Royce roundabout on the A259 further

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south. “Very interestingly, we were told that Arun District Council had approved the designated area for housing and road, and that Highways England were only fulfilling their brief within the constraints on the land designated. “There was no business case to extend the road to the Rolls Royce Roundabout, so perhaps we are not discussing with the correct department. We are therefore no

further forward, but more knowledgeable. “One of the concerns we brought up,” he continued, “was the joining of an existing road that floods. Well guess what, it’s flooded and closed. So a new £42m road will be joining an existing section of A29 road that floods. How embarrassing.” Mick and his wife, Carolyn, join many others campaigning in Lidsey and Shripney to fight the existing plans. See page 12

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RESIDENTS of Bersted have complained as council workers are forced to park on kerbs. Up until recently, employees of Durban House, Durban Road, were able to park in the Tesco car park as part of an agreement. This set up has now been revoked. Insufficient space numbers in the car park has meant drivers have been parking in surrounding roads. “It’s been going on for a couple of weeks,” Orchard Way resident, Peter Lumley, said. “Before that it was very busy at the weekend, but during the week it was quiet. For the last two weeks, the traffic has been parking outside our house, by both sides of the fence. “This makes it really hard to get in and out, we have to reverse, which is really dangerous. They used to just park on one side of the road, but now it’s both sides, making it even more dangerous. “Once you’ve put the bins out for collection there’s absolutely no space. If an ambulance had to get down, they’d have no chance. "Lots of parents park just down the road waiting for school kids, all it takes is for one mum to walk out between two cars with a pram, and there will be an accident. “Ideally I want double yellow lines put

along our side. It’s the best option for us. "It’s normally at around 9.30am-10am that the road starts to get really busy. It’s dangerous.” A county council spokesman said: “Just like all other road users, our staff have to abide by the law and rules of the road. "We will remind staff of the council’s commitment to being a good neighbour and monitor the situation.” County Cllr, Francis Oppler (Bognor Regis E) is also concerned about the situation in Orchard Way and surrounding areas. In response to the council’s statement, he said: “They have been aware of this present situation, so it’s definitely not good enough. "The council should be effectively taking ownership and solve it one way or another. “In my opinion, going back to the original set up with Tesco would be the ideal outcome. "I don’t know the details of the situation with Tesco, but that solution I think would be the best. Even if the council had to pay some kind of fee.” A Tesco spokesman said: “The car park at our Bognor Regis Superstore is for Tesco customers and we need to ensure that there is always enough space for customers to park when they visit us. "We will be speaking to the council about how local parking arrangements for their employees could work going forward.”

Police seek man connected to Bognor Regis and Pagham A CRIMINAL with links to Bognor Regis and Pagham is being sought by police to be returned behind bars. John Burgess is wanted on recall to prison. A Sussex Police spokesman said on Christmas Eve: "Burgess, 22, of no fixed address, has failed to attend his probation appointments following his release from prison in November 2019. "He is described as white, 6ft, with short brown hair, and is known to have links to the Bognor and Pagham areas." Anyone who knows of his whereabouts, or who may have any other information that could help police, is asked to report it online at: sussex.police.pnn.uk or phone: 101, quoting serial 47190209129.

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f The Elf cast By Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk ONLOOKERS applauded as Felpham students showed off their on-stage skills. Every year 7, 8 and 9 student was invited to audition for the show, with rehearsals starting back in September. Showcasing the students’ drama and music skills, their adaptation of the classic Christmas film, Elf, earlier this week, was a fantastic success. Nicola Coney, curriculum leader for drama, said: “The enthusiasm the students have shown has been brilliant. Everyone turned up every week for rehearsals and they have all been busy learning their lines at home. "It has been great to be involved with as the students have had some really good ideas and everyone has

enjoyed the whole process. The FCC art department created the set for us and some of our year 9 students coordinated the technical side of things with staging and lighting so it has been a great whole school effort. "It was also our first show in the new drama studio within the our new Blake Building and we received lots of positive comments from staff and students on how good the venue was!” Robert Rolis, year 7 said: “It was so much fun! I got the confidence to take part in shows in year 5 at primary school and have loved doing them ever since. I was really pleased when I joined FCC and found out they were doing a Christmas show. “We started rehearsals ages ago and it was great to see it all come together. The audience seemed to really enjoy

it, my entire family came to watch! The new drama studio is really professional and makes it feel like a proper show. I played Mr Greenway the grumpy boss and I really enjoyed being really stroppy for it!” Having been in last year’s Christmas show, year 9 student, Holly Lunn, decided she wanted to take part again. She said: “I was in the Christmas show last year and was thrilled to get the part of Buddy this year. I do a drama class on a Saturday as well so I found it easy to learn all my lines as I have done lots of shows. “The new drama studio is fantastic! I am sad now it has all finished as it was great to be involved with, especially working as a team with students who you do not usually work with and who are in different year groups.”

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A CHRISTMAS flood warning has prompted Pagham residents to repeat their protests about future housing sites in the area. Members of Pagham and Aldwick Greenfields Action Movement (Pagam), have campaigned for more than four years to fight the size of developments planned for Pagham, such as Sefter Field. They believe the flooding around Bognor Regis earlier this week, which prompted an Environment Agency warning, proves their point. Alan Pivett, the chairman of Pagam, said: “In the past week, we have seen vast swathes of land under water where the channel passes under Pagham Road. “If these developments were to evolve, overflows of surface water would be added to the flow rates of the rife. "When the sluice gates are shut at Pagham Harbour this would back up and breach the rife's banks at every opportunity, pushing water out sideways to potentially flood homes and businesses. “Add to this the thoroughly researched complications of global warming and rising sea levels, and we see a very short-sighted view of a disaster waiting to happen. "This must be carefully re-assessed by the government to encourage landowners in such situations to use the land for its original designation. “Events recently just prove yet

again these are not one in 100 year events - as statisticians try to force upon us - but increasingly common in occurrence. Think 1994, 2000, 2012, 2016 and now 2019.” Kia Trainer, the Sussex director for Campaign to Protect Rural England, said she believed the planning system needed a complete overhaul. “There is a real disconnect between the national ambition to mitigate and adapt to climate change, and what is planned to be built across Sussex for the next 15 years. “We should not be building in areas that flood and we should be doing much more to protect existing homes from the flooding which will be a consequence of our changing climate,” she said. The flooding has affected residents across Bognor Regis in the past week. In the lead up to Christmas, shoppers visiting the Shripney Tesco store had to wade their way through the car park due to a vast amount of overflowing water from the Aldingbourne Rife covering it almost entirely. A spokesman from Tesco said on Monday afternoon: “Our Bognor Regis superstore is open and our colleagues are working hard and serving customers as normal. "Unfortunately, due to the recent severe weather, the store car park is flooded and we are unable to open the car park to customers. "We apologise to our customers for any inconvenience this causes.”

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Lottery set up for town cause By Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk A COMMUNITY interest company has praised the work of a woman for setting up a lottery to help them. Heather Robbins decided to set up the Grandads Front Room Lottery to show the community’s support for the community interest company. Her commitment has been well received by the team at Grandads Front Room. Founder of the CIC, Danny Dawes, known as Grandad, said: “Heather has been an absolute star. We hope that this will be able to help in the community and our fundraising games and give it to community groups. We want everyone to come together. “It’s something she came to us and wanted to support us in doing what we do. It’s the whole tea and we are all unpaid, we all volunteer and the money we make goes straight back into the community.” Heather said she decided to set up the lottery after they encountered some financial problems and had to ask the community for help. “Of course, the whole town pulled together and helped,” she said, “but I thought maybe we could all try to ensure they didn't have to ask again. “The shop tries to be a 'SatNav for the community', where community groups can collaborate with each other, and where people can come and ask for help with any problems they're

facing. “The reason Danny isn't in the photo is because he left to help someone while I was there! "A pregnant woman was living in a tiny flat with just a bed, and Danny made sure she left with all the essential furniture they could provide – for free. "Grandads Front Room will always help if they can, and that's why the town loves them so much. “I know there are lots of people who want to support Grandads Front Room more but often can’t. So this lottery is only £2 a month and as easy to join as possible.” Heather planned a minimum prize of £25, plus bonus cash prizes in July, “to help families before summer holidays and at Christmas.” “It took £40 and a couple of straightforward forms to Arun District Council to get the gambling licence approved,” she said. “Then I just need to ensure I send ADC a return for every draw. “If I can reach my goal of getting 100 people to sign up for £2 a month, or more, we could easily raise £1,775 every year for Grandads Front Room, with a £125 prize in July and £250 at Christmas. It will launch at the start of 2020.” To sign up, people can pick up a standing order form from Grandads Front Room, at 2 - 4 High St, or email Heather at: daria_uk@hotmail.com for a Word.docx form. Lottery registration no. 113006.

Residents get chance to have their say on building design NEW buildings around Bognor Regis could have their appearance influenced by the town's residents. Arun District Council is consulting on its new design guide. The period for comments opens on January 9 and ends at 5pm on February 21. A council spokesman said: "The Arun district design guide sets out the council's expectations for the design quality of new development, the preservation, conservation and enhancement of the built and natural environmental with its distinctive character and qualities that can be found within the district." The design guide is intended to provide further detail to the design

policies of the council's Arun's local plan land use blueprint and to raise the standard of design across the district. After the consultation, and subject to any changes which are necessary, the guide will go to the full council in the spring. Councillors will be recommended to adopt it as a supplementary planning document to be used when deciding planning applications. The document can be seen at Bognor Regis Town Hall and Arun Civic Centre during the consultation period as well as the council's website. Responses can be also be made online.

tradesmen involved. At the end, Chris, backed by his five tradesmen and wildlife experts, gave his annual rendition of The Hippopotamus Song. The Arabesque School of Performing Arts, from Chichester, presented an entertaining and colourful opening to the evening with a selection of hits, both dance and song, from musicals. Comedian Simon Sands provided his unique blend of comedy, from which start to finish had the audience hanging one every word and punchline. The evening finished with the award winning Chichester City Brass Band, playing their selection of Christmas music before leading the audience in singing three carols to close the show. An evening of festive music last night was the final festive event in aid of Rotary Charities, which took place at The Parish church of St Thomas a’Becket, Pagham.

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` Church carols MORE than 30 people came together to celebrate the festive season at Bognor Regis Methodist Church (BRMC). In collaboration with the Bognor Regis Business Improvement District, people from BRMC, other churches from around the Post area as well as from the wider community, came together to sing carols. The group on Saturday also distributed gifts of knitted angels to passers-by. The Rev Dan Blasdon said: "Over the last fortnight, BRMC have distributed around 500 knitted angels across the town as a symbol of the message of the good news that rings true for us today,Jesus is born good." Next year the church is re-launching its Welcome-Point, on Fridays from, 10am-midday, with a new logo, flyers and posters. Its a welcoming space where people can drop in for free refreshments and crafts. `

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OUTLINE plans for 10 homes in Eastergate have been rejected by Arun District Council. Its planning officer, Michael Eastham, says in a report the proposal for Bexstone House, in Barnham Road, was unsuitable for five reasons. They included a lack of information to show the housing would fit in with the overall new homes plans intended for the Barnham area and a failure to show the access and road layout of the proposed homes was safe. Having three estate roads leading out directly on to Barnham Road to the north required further thought and assessment, he stated.

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Home residents' delight at carols By Kevin Smith kevin.smith@sussexpost.co.uk YOUNG children from a Felpham preschool brought some Christmas cheer to resident of a care home. Youngsters from Dizzy Ducklings Preschool visited Homebeech care home for a festive concert. They sang their special Dizzy Ducklings song to delighted residents as well as nativity songs and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, which benefited from some enthusiastic audience participation. The occasion left everyone present at

the home, in Stocker Road, with a smile on their face. Jeanette Clapp, the pre-school's manager, said: "The children sang so well, bringing joy to the residents of the care home. "We teach the children how Christmas is a time to give as well as receive. "This certainly was a special time to give our time and festive joy to people in our community." The home's manager, Lorraine Davis, said she was delighted to have the children visit the home. "The residents enjoyed meeting and seeing the children," she added.

Team do their bit for charity THE Rocks are helping with invaluable work as they team up with a local charity. Simon Cook, the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general manager, said the club was delighted to officially team up with Chestnut Tree House as a charity partner for the remainder of the football season. He said: "The work that Chestnut Tree House does is so important. "We are very pleased to be able to try to contribute in whatever way we can in terms of raising much need funding, and trying to spread the word about the invaluable work the hospice staff do for the very deserving children. "We look forward to a flourishing partnership. "We're tremendously excited at the opportunity to work together and have some great ideas about how we can do this to make it work most effectively."

Tracey Shaw, community fundraiser at Chestnut Tree House, said it was an exciting partnership and one which she thinks will be of huge mutual benefit. She said: "We are thrilled to link up with Bognor Regis Town and we are really excited at the prospect of working together. "You get the sense that the Rocks are making big strides to embrace the community more and this is so heartening to see. "We have to raise ÂŁ6,850 to pay for the costs of care at Chestnut Tree House for one day. "Families are never charged for their care and less than 6p in every pound is funded by the government, so we rely heavily on your generosity, help and support."

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` Collision appeal A MOTORCYCLIST received lifethreatening injuries in a serious collision in Flansham. The 29-year-old man was taken by air ambulance to the Royal Sussex County Hospital after the accident on Monday afternoon. He remained in a criticial condition overnight. Sussex Police has appealed for witnesses to the accident after 12.30pm on Monday on the A259 Worms Lane. The incident involved a red Kawasaki motorcycle, a black Ford Focus car, both travelling eastbound, and a parked silver Peugeot. A Sussex Police spokesman said: "The driver of the Ford Focus, a 29-year-old man from Brighton, has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to stop after a road accident. He has been released under investigation." Anyone who saw the incident, or saw either of the vehicles before the collision, is asked to email: collisions. appeal@sussex.pnn.police.co.uk or call 101, quoting Operation Almond.

` Phone stolen BANK cards, a mobile phone, and a TV were stolen when a property in Sudley Terrace in Bognor Regis was burgled and searched between December 10 and 12.

` Vehicle break in A VEHICLE in Brookers Close, Bognor Regis, was entered and items like a brooch and earrings stolen between 5.30am on December 9 and December 11.

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Concerns for nursery plans By Kevin Smith kevin.smith@sussexpost.co.uk ROAD safety fears about plans to house nursery workers in Pagham have prompted protests by neighbouring parish councils. Applicant CRE8 has asked Arun District Council to grant a lawful development certificate to allow Newlands Nursery in Pagham Road to be used to accommodate spring seasonal workers. But North Mundham Parish Council's clerk, Louise Chater, has told Arun the application should be refused for several reasons. They included the site's access. "The B2166 (Pagham Road) has no pavements or cycle lanes, and provides no safe routes for cyclists or pedestrians," she wrote. "And yet the applicant emphasises that few of the workers to be accommodated at the site will be allowed to keep cars. "They will be at the mercy of the bus service which is infrequent or non-existent in the evenings and at weekends." Nicola Swann, her counterpart at Pagham Parish Council, has written to Arun that her members have the same concern. "...the harm is the impact on the transport network, the neighbourliness of a development of this size, the suitability of the site for the number of individuals proposed who would have no access to commercial or leisure services without using either a very infrequent bus service or walking on an unsuitable road," she states. Both parish councils have also called

on Arun to remove the permitted development rights for the site to ensure it cannot be used for accommodation. Ms Chater adds: "To accept a new residential facility for seasonal workers on this site without any supporting justification sets an unacceptable precedent for other such developments elsewhere. We believe the intended development on the site should not be allowed to proceed." CRE8 wants to use the site for 31 caravans, each containing six adults, because its existing accommodation in Bracklesham is being developed. The company withdrew a planning application to enable the placing of the caravans earlier this year and has replaced it with the current application. Twenty seven letters of objection about the latest scheme have been received by Arun. Among the residents to protest is Dr Ed Simpson, of Pagham Road. He states: "If this were to be approved, Arun Council would be tacitly sanctioning the regular use - in the light and the dark - of large groups of pedestrians on an incredibly busy and accident-prone road, as they attempt to reach local facilities." Pagham Road was the only route which could be used to reach the surrounding area, he writes. "The only way is via a fast, unlit road, with no pavement -not even any side embankment - to walk on," adds Dr Simpson. "Pedestrians - perhaps in groups - will be hit by fast moving vehicles. It's just a question of when and to what tragic end."

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Festive carol concert marks the end of term for Felpham students A FESTIVE carol concert was the fitting end of term celebration for students. Students from across year groups from Felpham Community College were accompanied by staff and members of the community as they performed at the annual concert at St Mary’s Church, Felpham. The carol concert was yet again a popular event, filling the church with a festive atmosphere. Jessica Deal, curriculum leader for music, said: “The evening was successful and made everyone feel festive. It is a busy time for performing arts at Felpham Community College, as we also have our in-house pantomime. “Thank you to all the students and the staff choir who have put in effort to make the evening a success. It has been a really

enjoyable event to organise. “Particular thanks to the student choir who also performed last week at the Christmas fair and also the turning on of the Christmas lights in Felpham village on December 6.” The traditional evening of carols and musical performances included student soloist singers from a variety of year groups, the school choir and band, and the staff choir. The staff choir sang That’s Christmas To Me and were accompanied by three sixth form students, Oliver Iden, Scarlet Cooper and Reuben Lyall. Audience participation was encouraged throughout the evening, and with mulled wine and mince pies being served after, they were happy to take part.

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It's time for a look back at the past year of reporting in Bognor Regis JANUARY

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NEW LIFE was set to be given to a neglected former hotel in Bognor Regis. Metamorph Management Ltd submitted the latest plans to restore The Royal Hotel on the seafront.

AN UNPOPULAR £4m regeneration scheme for the Hothamton site in Bognor Regis was formally scrapped. The Pavilion Park proposals, pictured middle right, were dumped by Arun District Council’s Liberal Democrat senior members in a U-turn on the policy of the previous Conservative administration. The council is concentrating on improving the Sunken Garden site.

FEBRUARY SADDENED Pagham councillors paid tribute to their former chairman. They spoke with fondness at their regular meeting of the work which Ray Radmall – who passed away aged 72 - devoted to Pagham Parish Council's activities and his likeable character which saw him always willing to help. MARCH PROTESTS were made by Shripney residents against planned changes to the A29. They claimed the proposals to create a straighter road will make conditions outside their homes more dangerous. The realignment being put forward by West Sussex County Council misses out Shripney Road between Sack Lane and the A259 roundabout.

AUGUST HOLLYWOOD star Julie Walters was the special guest as My Sisters’ House women’s centre celebrated its recent expansion and its fifth anniversary of providing advice, support, training and workshops for all women. SEPTEMBER MEMBERS of Arun District Council made an unprecedented decision to call on the government to stop hundreds of homes being built on the coastal plain around Bognor Regis until the full impact of

climate change on rising sea levels was known.

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OCTOBER AN INITIAL declaration of a climate emergency was declared by Arun District Council. Its members decided to take the first step towards adopting an ongoing zero carbon target for its work by 2030. NOVEMBER UP TO 1,000 jobs will be created at the Saltbox site in Shripney after plans for a commercial park – with an Aldi store, Richmond Motors Group showroom and a depot for Warburtons the bakers – was given planning permission by Arun District Council. DECEMBER CONSERVATIVE MP Nick Gibb won his seventh general election in a row to continue to represent the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency in the House of Commons.

APRIL A NEW deal was being drawn up to enable the popular Laburnum Centre activities centre in Bognor Regis to be kept open until 2034 in a partnership between Arun District Council and Age UK West Sussex. MAY AN UNOPPOSED election saw a Bognor Regis councillor become the first Liberal Democrat to become the Arun district's first citizen. Cllr Jeanette Warr (Hotham) was chosen as Arun District Council's chairman at its annual meeting on Wednesday. She is only the second Lib Dem to occupy the role since Arun was formed in 1974. JUNE MORE than £104,000 was raised within a few months by the Pink Pub cyclists from around Bognor Regis. The 26-strong group completed their ride from the pub, The Royal Oak in North Bersted, to Pegasus Bridge in Normandy in France for two charities.

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From page one Earlier this year, he called the plans short-sighted and dangerous. “We are left with two major issues,” he said. “West Sussex County Council know the flaws in the proposed route of the A29, hence why the flood risk team are involved. And, secondly, further planning permission for dwellings in Shripney have been approved without a flood project being the priority.” Planning permission was approved for more housing in Shripney, The Cottage (21 dwellings) and The Paddock (34 dwellings) by Arun. In response to Mr Steer's hopes of connecting the proposed route with the roundabout, Cllr Elkins said the extension of the route to the Rolls-Royce roundabout would be considerably more expensive than the existing plans. It was contrary to Arun's land use allocations in its current local plan 2018 and, with no government grant, it would be necessary to identify how this alternative scheme would be funded and delivered. “The county council are aware that, after extended periods of heavy rainfall, surface water runoff from the adjacent farmlands to the north of Sack Lane flows on to the A29 carriageway, overwhelming the existing highway drainage system causing flooding. "Therefore, a scheme has been designed to reduce flood risk of the A29 through Shripney. This scheme has however stalled pending land negotiations.” The contract for the first phase of the A29 realignment has been awarded to the Jackson Civil Engineering Group.

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Scouting success By Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk SEA Scouts have broken fundraising records as this years’ bonfire event raised more than double last years. The group of scouts from Aldwick and Pagham set a new benchmark for their bonfire night fundraiser this year. They raised £3,000, a 55 per cent increase on last year’s takings. This money was all thanks to the huge support from the locals who attended their annual firework display. The event was supported by the Secure Communities Scheme, with an award of £500 plus a set of security products to help protect the hut when it is completed in September 2020. A spokesman for the scouts, Paul Goodland, said: “This year we attracted a record number of supporters to the firework display, which helped us exceed

our target and reach £3,000. This was a fitting way to say goodbye to our old scout hut as we expect to hold next year’s display at our new base, which is scheduled for completion in May. "I would recommend the Secure Communities Scheme to anyone organising a local fundraiser or involved in a local community project. It offered more than just cash and security products, we also got support from the Burg - Wächter team in promoting the show. "I am sure the publicity helped attract more people to the event which in turn helped increase our takings." More application are now being sought for The Secure Communities Scheme, from Sussex based community projects. Any local initiative that is run by or supports the local community, can apply. The scheme is set up to support grassroots activities where an award of up to £1,000 might make a significant difference.

ARTISTS in Bognor Regis have thanked visitors who came to their studios during an annual art trail. The Coastal Art Trail took place earlier this month and was a huge success, with numerous visitors coming out despite the poor weather. A spokeswoman on behalf of the five artists who took part, said they wanted to say a big thanks to everyone who visited the studios on December 6, 7 and 8. “It is always heartening to have the opportunity to meet so many people who take an interest in what they do and to hear positive comments about their work,” the spokesperson said. The artists involved were Su Cloud, Sue Mapley, Michele Redford, Tia Rolfe and Emily Siemieniec. Each

studio was open on all three days between 10.30am-4pm. For Su, nature is the overriding inspiration for her hand-built ceramics in her garden and home. Michele has just moved with her husband to a project bungalow in Felpham. Their first priority was building a studio in the garden where she can decorate and personalise her wax battery candles and make her seed bead Kumihimo jewellery. Tia runs Selkie Jewellery, the oceaninspired artisan jewellery inspired by Celtic mythology, nature and the Sussex coastline. Inspired by a number of West Sussex villages, Emily creates illustrations using watercolour and gouache paints.

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The Witterings' new year big dip 2020 New Year’s Day Dip Shore Inn, Shore Road, East Wittering Sign in at 10.30am - 11.30am. 12 Noon Dip Wednesday, January 1 www.1stbirdham-witteringsscouts.org/ IT'S THE time of year again when people of all shapes, sizes and ages run into the freezing cold seas of the south coast in a bid to raise money for charity. There are just two rules - all dippers must be in fancy dress and all must get really wet! Organisers of the event, Birdham & Witterings Scout

Group, ask for dippers to raise at least £25. All monies raised will go to 1st Birdham & Witterings Scout Group. Last year the funds collected were put towards the group's much-needed ‘rebuilding fund’ to replace their well-loved old building in Birdham. The balance supported the group’s annual running costs. Angelique McGuigan and Sylvia Pyne, friends from Bracklesham, have been taking part in the Big Dip for the past five years. After the last dip, Angelique said: “We have done the big dip for the past five years on the trot. We put no thought into our fancy dress outfits this year, despite

previous years spending months planning it. “I came down to the beach and grabbed some seaweed and shells and even my trident. I had an old tiara left over from Christmas!” Described as an inspiration by a member of the crowd, 66-year-old Norman Walsh, from Bracklesham, took part in the dip with his family despite using two crutches. Even for those who do not take part, the event is a fantastic spectator sport and every year thousands of people gather along the beach to watch. For more information, visit: 1stbirdhamwitteringsscouts.org/

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December 27January 2 LESLEY MANVILLE and Liam Neeson, in Ordinary Love, are simply note-perfect as Tom and Joan, an average couple handling cancer in this drama of everyday love between two people living in the shadow of grief, facing an uncertain future, both together and apart. Armed with an shining screenplay and unforgettable performances, it showcases a deeply moving portrait of a marriage tested under strain after a cancer diagnosis. Harriet is equally unmissable. Based on a true story of slave Harriet Tubman, a heroine who freed hundreds of slaves and changed American history. She became a legendary conductor of the “underground railroad”, the network of covert refuges and safe passage routes that helped slaves reach freedom. Cynthia Erivo gives us a towering performance.

Adam Driver excels as Daniel Jones in The Report, the lead investigator tackling the CIA’s Detention and Interrogation Programme’s brutal, immoral and ineffective measures when alerted by Senator Dianne Feinstein (Annette Bening). The CIA, is, naturally, unco-operative. But the agency hasn’t taken into account the tenacious Mr. Jones. If you seek to wallow in very English past times, look no further than Downton Abbey, with a magnificent cast including Imelda Staunton, Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery and others. Family holiday films this week: Frozen II and an animated The Addams Family. New Year’s Eve Concert live from the Berlin Philharmoniker, joins Carousel from the Rodgers and Hammerstein stable, one of the ‘buy three for four musical films.’ The 1956 film includes much-loved songs, "If I Loved You" and the ensemble number "June is Bustin' Out All Over." Chichester Cinema at New Park, New Park Road, Chichester PO19 7XY Box office: 01243 786650 www.chichestercinema.org

A seasonal tale provides plenty of festive fare to leave audiences wanting more Theatre review  By Lotte Pegler The Nutcracker Until December 31 New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth 023 9264 9000 newtheatreroyal.com FEW SHOWS are as quintessentially Christmassy as the Nutcracker, and audiences were certainly impressed at the New Theatre Royal's adaption of the classic. Audiences join Clara, Caitlin Anderson, and her Nutcracker Prince, Shaun Mendum, on a captivating adventure through a magical winter wonderland. With a number of surprise visits along the way, and an incredibly energetic Godfather Drossselmeyer, Kurt Kansley, the energy on stage is undoubtable. The beautifully ornate backdrops truly set the scene for a perfect Christmas show. With swift changes, onlookers are able

to fully immerse themselves in the various magical worlds. As well as being obviously talented actors, the cast's singing is what really stands out. Individually and together, the team are able to encompass what the Nutcracker is all about. With underlying tones of feminism, with Clara's strong independence, and a surprisingly humorous cast, thanks to a trio of mice and the perfect Sugar Plumb Fairy, Sarah-Faith Brown, all ages will be kept entertained. Drifting away from its ballet routes, the Christmas family musical is presented by the same talented team who brought audiences last year their Peter Pan performance. The Nutcracker is the theatre's third in-house production since reopening in 2015, and is fast gaining a reputation for producing high quality performances. The New Theatre Royal Portsmouth is a 160-year-old theatre and cultural champion, based in the heart of the UK's only island city. It is a national portfolio organisation, funded by Arts Council England, and Portsmouth City Council.

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IT’S been a busy month at the Aldingbourne Trust leading up to Christmas, with lots of activities taking place at each of their social enterprises. The Trust hosted the second of their disability club nights at TAO on Wednesday, December 5. There were two guest DJs; DJ Jack Bruce and DJ 4Blue, providing the music for the evening. With a Christmas theme for the night, everyone was given a Christmas hat, and Father Christmas gave out gifts made by the people they support at their Creative Arts Studio at Aldwick Road, Bognor Regis. "The night was filled with good music, a great atmosphere and many happy faces. I can’t wait for the next one, and to see in the future the impact these events will have on the community," said Emily Jazz Behan, Living Out Loud volunteer. The evenings have been organised by local community groups, including the Aldingbourne Trust, Apulstock, Stay Up Late and Gig Buddies. Plans are already underway for the next night, which will be on Wednesday, February 5, with a Valentine theme. They are hoping to make these events a regular night out in Bognor Regis, hosting an event on the first Wednesday of each month. On Saturday, December 7, the Trust hosted a Christmas Market at No73 Aldwick Road, Bognor Regis. Local crafters and the people they support had their own stalls selling Christmas crafts and gifts, along with a Christmas tombola, games, refreshments, and a visit from Father Christmas. "The Christmas Market went very well - it was lovely to see so many visitors at No73 - thank you to everyone who came! We all had a great time and raised over £800 for our Creative Arts Studio," said Casper Rioseco, community solutions and co-production manager at the Aldingbourne Trust. On Wednesday, December 11, the Aldingbourne

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Tone Zone Runners go the distance at Pompey 'TWAS the last weekend before Christmas, and a handful of Bognor Regis Tone Zone runners took the short trip along the coast to Portsmouth Harbour. Five club members took on the Portsmouth Half Marathon with a further three completing the full marathon distance. In the marathon, Christo Oosthuizen rounded off his first year as a Tone Zone member in fantastic style with a marathon time of three hours two minutes and 43 seconds to finish sixth overall. His time secured him first place in the over-50s category. Peter Ramsdale finished off his year of marathons in four hours and 35 minutes. Grace Natoli also ran her last of many marathons this year and finished in five hours 17 minutes.

In the half marathon, Mark Williamson finished first for the club in one hour 52 minutes - eight minutes ahead of James Savage who finished on the two-hour mark. Andrew Medlock was just outside of the two-hour barrier in a time of 2:02. Lesley Ward and Sarah Spurr, who were aiming to run one half-marathon race a month, finished off their goal with times of 2:21 and 2:26 respectively. Times Portsmouth Marathon (22.12.19): Christo Oosthuizen 3:02.43, sixth overall and first V50; Peter Ramsdale 4:35.57; Grace Natoli 5:17.12. Portsmouth Half Marathon (22.12.19): Mark Williamson 1:52.07; James Savage 2:00.22; Andrew Medlock 2:02.58; Lesley Ward 2:21.27; Sarah Spurr 2:26.45

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Chi clinch 'derby' win HAVING reached the half way point in the season, against Belsize Park, game 14 was the 'A27 Derby' against top of the table Havant. The wet weather persisted in the run up to the game and after two inspections, and some last minute work, the 1st XV pitch was confirmed fit to play. Blues made seven changes to the side that lost to Belsize Park last time out. Joe Woods and Zac Conoly returned in the pack, Eddie Jenkinson and Tom Blewitt in the backs and brothers Will Norton and Charlie Norton joined John Lindsay on the bench. Chichester welcomed back Sean Shepherd, Havant’s hooker, who played 31 times for the Blues between December 2015 and April 2017. With 200 sitting down for the Mini and Juniors’ Christmas lunch, and a large Havant contingent travelling, the balcony and touch lines were packed with supporters looking forward to an entertaining game of rugby - and they were not to be disappointed.

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Chichester started the match playing down the slope and into a gusting wind. Straight away Havant were under the cosh with Chi’s 'blue wall' shutting down any attempt to run the ball out of defence. Chichester’s pack also had the edge in the scrum and were pushing the opposition backwards at every opportunity. It took Havant 20 minutes to cross the halfway line for the first time but they immediately found themselves back in their own half defending. An infringement provided Blues with a kick to touch and from the lineout their driving maul headed for the line, with Harry Seaman dotting down. The referee was on the spot to see that it had been held up. From the subsequent five-metre scrum Havant stopped the driving maul illegally and the referee produced a yellow card. With superiority in numbers, it was not long before Chichester were on the Havant try line trying to find a gap. The Havant defence was superb and after several pick and goes it was Harry Seaman who burst

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through to score one of his trade mark tries next to the post, which was converted by Blewitt to open a 7-0 lead eight minutes before half-time. With only a couple of minutes left before the break, Shaun Baker’s long pass started a running move, involving Rhys Thompson, Chris Johnson, Matt McLagan and Blewitt, that looked to outflank the opposition defence. With support arriving, the ball was driven over the line and Blewitt touched down for the second try out wide. He then used the wind to move the ball in flight and secure the extra points and a 14-0 lead at half-time. The Chichester faithful couldn’t quite believe it and there was even talk of a possible bonus point win, as the Havant team regrouped on the pitch during the interval. Havant started the second half looking a different team and it was Chichester’s turn to defend. After 51 minutes an infringement from Blues provided Joel Knight the opportunity to get Havant on the scoreboard, with his trusty boot and he nailed a penalty. This was repeated on 60 minutes to narrow the gap to 14-6 and Havant looked dangerous. However, Blues dug deep and continued to look impressive in defence, soaking up pressure, as Havant probed for an opening. The breakthrough finally came

on 71 minutes when a wellworked lineout move allowed Shepherd to cross the line for a simple Havant try, which was confidently converted by Knight for 14-13. The last nine minutes were played in the Havant half and will be talked about for years to come in the bar! Chichester gained possession and the noise from both sets of supporters was deafening. With the clock counting down Blues’ game-management was superb as they retained the ball through 16 phases of play, before Seaman kicked it out to end the game. Oaklands Park erupted and Chichester ended 2019 with another home win. Chichester’s director of rugby, Paul Colley, said: “This was a fantastic Chichester team performance, from one through to 18. “Whilst this may be a temporary setback to Havant’s promotion aspirations, there is nothing like a local derby and the game today was a great advert for Level 6 rugby.” Chichester squad: Deavall, Makasi, Woods, Conoly, O’Callaghan, Polhill, Wallace (C), Johnson, Seaman, Baker, McLagan, Thompson, Jenkinson, Golds, Blewitt, Lindsay, W. Norton and C. Norton. Chichester’s first match of 2020 is on Saturday, January 4 when they travel to KCS Old Boys (2pm KO).

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 Rugby BOGNOR signed off for 2019 in the Hampshire Premier with an impressive 24-18 victory at high-flying Havant II. They had to dig deep to secure the points in the South Coast clash. Sam Newcombe, Nathan Archer, Chris Webb and Freddie Hayes were the try scorers for Bognor. Skipper Josh Burgess was delighted with his team's efforts on the road before they take a short break. He told The Post: "It was a battle from start to finish. "We were dominant in the set-piece all game which gave us a platform for the win." Bognor's Webb, Burgess and Luke Inkle all carried well to

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keep Havant on the backfoot at times. The victory means Bognor finish the year in fifth postion with eight wins and five defeats while Havant II are third in the standings. Bognor return to action in the league at Hampshire Avenue when they host Sandown and Shanklin at Hampshire Avenue on Saturday, January 4. Sandown and Shanklin are just a place above Bognor, having played a game less and three points better off. Bognor's Academy stars are looking forward to an appearance on BT Sports' Rugby Tonight show in January before they return to match action.

PAGHAM go to Lingfield tomorrow as they bid to fight their way out of trouble in the Southern Combination Football League premier division. The Lions were due to be in action yesterday (Boxing Day) at struggling East Preston before a quick turnaround sends them to Lingfield in a crunch game. Pagham boss Kerry Hardwell is hoping to get points on the board against sides in and around them - weather allowing. He told The Post: "We tried everything we could to get the game on last Saturday when we were home to Loxwood but the weather beat us. "Availability is really good for the Christmas period and we're looking forward to the games. "The boys have been training hard and we shall just go with it and see what we can do." Lingfield have played three games less than Pagham going into the Boxing Day fixtures.

The wet weather is massively impacting the league programme. In division one, mid-table Selsey had their match with Arundel postponed last Saturday along

with the majority of the league and are not in action tomorrow. Bosham host Ferring tomorrow (2pm KO) after being postponed last Saturday at Rottingdean.

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Forget form as Rocks prepare to host Rebels

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BOGNOR boss Jack Pearce says form will go out of the window when they clash with Worthing on New Year's Day. Rocks were due to be in action yesterday for the Boxing Day clash at Lewes - weather permitting - after last Saturday's Velocity Trophy knockout stage clash with Folkestone Invicta was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. Worthing and Rocks have been the form teams in BetVictor Isthmian Premier. They went into the Boxing Day fixtures with the Rebels top of that table over the course of the past six matches and Bognor second. The places were reversed stretching back over the past ten matches. But Pearce admits that once it gets down to derby days then all that can go out of the window. He told The Post ahead of the eagerly-awaited Nyewood Lane showdown: "It is always a big game whenever we play them. "It does not matter where we are in the league, or where they are in the league, but at the moment they are in the top two and we are in the top eight [before Boxing Day fixtures] so it will have even a bit more spice added than usual." He continued: "Like everything, though, when it's these games the league form tends not to be

so important. "It's a local derby and sometimes they are humdingers, and sometimes they are not. You never know. "But we are looking forward to it and it is a big game. "They are doing ever so well, and full marks to Adam Hinshelwood he has done well there, and we are on a good run too, so it should be a good game for everybody. "We are looking forward to a big crowd, so let's hope all this rain that we have been having eases off." Rocks have added to their squad with the signing of Portsmouth youngster Harry Kavanagh, who comes in as cover for Joe Dandy. Pearce said: "He's only 17 years old and he is a good prospect, so we're pleased with that." Injured attacking duo Brad Lethbridge and Mason Walsh could feature over the festive fixtures. Pearce was disappointed the Folkestone game was washed out as that has now been rescheduled for a midweek fixture on Tuesday January 14. That means the Brightlingsea Regent game that evening will be rearranged. The league trip to Corinthian-Casuals will take place on Tuesday, January 28 (19.45pm KO).

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Chi must show mud and guts CHICHESTER City players got in the Christmas spirit last weekend. Chi's BetVictor South East match was postponed at Whitehawk's East Brighton Park home due to a waterlogged pitch. It meant a session for the Chichester players to keep ticking over ahead of the visit of Jay Lovett's Burgess Hill. Social media video revealed the Chi boys are game for a laugh after they were pictured having a competition to see who could slide the furthest in the muddy conditions posttraining. Manager Miles Rutherford said: "We trained and found everywhere was soaking wet and muddy as anything. "At the end of the session they had the competition as they were all completeky covered in mud. "It was a bit of team bonding and a bit of a laugh - which is what it is all about. "We tried to make it a little bit of fun on the day. It's about having a a laugh and team bonding and lighten the spirit." Chichester are playing catch-up in the league with most teams after their FA Cup exploits. Rutherford's men did not have a game yesterday (Boxing Day) so tomorrow will be their first action since December 14 and the stalemate at home to Guernsey. The Hillians have changed manager this term, bringing in Lovett after a poor start under Simon Wormull.

Chi won the corresponding fixture 2-1 at Leylands Park in a game which saw both sides have players sent off. Rutherford added: "We played them earlier in the season and won but they looked an all right side to be fair to them. "It was a tough game then and we expect another game against them on Saturday."

Rutherford should have a full squad to choose from. He said: "It's hard getting all the players in because everyone does things at different times around Christmas, and we understand that. "Everyone is available, so we hope they still will be come this Saturday."

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Railway Sleepers pull away for trebles crown THE same amount of players as in the summer took part as the Bognor Friday Night Benevolent Divisional Trebles knockouts were held at the Newtown Social Club - but it was still way off the record. Eleven teams took part in Division Three. The first semi-final saw Alex Chirat, Dan Carter and Dan Sapio (Chi Snooker 'B') lose 2-1 to Simon Mitchell, Jill Mitchell and Dan Middleton (Newtown Clubbers). Richard Pennells, Tracey King and Alice Barnard (Richmond Resurrected) lost 2-0 to Tina Bennett, Mark H Todd and Ben Todd (Railway Sleepers) in the second semi. The final saw the Railway Sleepers go first, but a ton from Middleton helped them get in front, and with Simon Mitchell hitting the double, the leg went to the Newtown. Leg 2 saw two tons from Mark Todd, and after some double trouble, Ben Todd hit double 8 to tie the match. Leg 3 saw Ben Todd miss double top for a 111 out-shot, and after lots more misses for the Railway trio, Simon Mitchell hit the double for the Newtown. Leg 4 was even until Jill Mitchell hit 120 to leave a finish, but lots more misses eventually saw Mark Todd hit the double to take it to leg 5. The last leg saw the Newtown eventually catch up with their opponents with another ton from Jill Mitchell, but it was too late as Bennett hit double 4 to win the leg, taking the match 3-2, and giving them the title of Division Three trebles champions (pictured above). Eleven teams took part in Division Two. The only 180 of the night came from Alex Richardson (Aldingbourne Mavericks) in the first round. Richardson and his team mates, Adam Hall and Rachel Hall, would eventually get through to the final after a 2-1 win against Tom Stannard, Jack Stannard and Jez Stannard (Pagham CC) in the first semi-final. The second semi-final

saw Michael Hoare, Tom O'Sullivan and Simon Edwards (Lamb Chops) beat Martin Grainger, Len Dixie and Les Mullinger (Royal Oak) 2-0 to reach the final. The final saw a close first leg, but with Adam Hall hitting two tons with his first two throws, and the double coming from Rachel Hall, the Mavericks went ahead. Another ton came from Adam Hall in leg 2, but some missed doubles allowed Hoare to hit 117 to leave a finish for his team. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t to be as Richardson hit the double to go 2-0 up. Hoare, O'Sullivan and Edwards got the early lead in leg 3, being over 200 points in front, but a ton from Richardson helped them catch up, and after 21 darts missing doubles for Hoare, O'Sullivan and Edwards, Adam Hall hit double 4 to take the match 3-0, and become Division Two champions (pictured below). Only three teams took part in Division One - the worst divisional turnout on record. A round-robin style knockout was employed and the Friary' Z' trio of Lee Franklin, Richard Ragless and Cliff Prior beat Mike Davis, Harry Annals and Derrick Longhurst (Lamb Nomads) 2-0 in the first match. The second match saw Davis, Annals and Longhurst play team-mates Rob Allen, Ian Hackett and his wife Emma Hackett, who joined them from Division Two to help make up a team. But Davis, Annals and Longhurst could only take one leg and left the knockout. In the final, Franklin, Ragless and Prior took on Allen and the Hackett duo. The first leg was over in a flash, with the Z's getting the lead, and despite a start of 115 from Emma Hackett in leg 2 and another ton later in the leg, Franklin hit the double to go 2-0 up. Leg 3 saw three more tons from the Z's and before you knew it Franklin hit the double again, to take the match 3-0, giving himself, Prior and Ragless the Division One Trebles title.

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