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Kite festival needs new home ORGANISERS of Bognor Regis Kite Festival have cancelled plans for this year's event in a popular venue.

THe committee of volunteers has ruled out using West Park for the crowd-pulling attraction after they were stopped from returning on their preferred date.

THey want to go back to the park for the three-day August bank holiday weekend.

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Vice-chairman Jan Malpas said the festival organisers regarded the decision as regrettable.

But she said they were determined to look for a new location to build on the success of the festival's initial three years.

"We have now got the bank holiday weekend in the calendar of the kite flyers and now we need to see where else is available," she said.

"We have a couple of places in mind.

THe whole reason we started the festival was for Bognor Regis residents and to offer something different in the town.

"Hopefully, we will find somewhere within the Arun district."

THe festival began modestly at West Park in October, 2015, and continued there the next summer.

THe organisers moved to the bank holiday slot last August after they

believed the gala was about to stop. But the gala took place as usual to mean both events were staged side by side.

Arun, which owns the park, has decided that situation should not happen again.

Mrs Malpas said: "THe gala is only on from 8.30pm on the Sunday night and we've never been told what problems were caused by both events taking place together. But we have to look forward Turn to page five

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Wreaths honour founder of town SIX WREATHS were laid to honour the foundation of modern Bognor Regis.

THe simple ceremony at the grave of Sir Richard Hotham yesterday marked the 231st anniversary of his start of the seaside town.

Sir Richard's vision for what was then a fishing village of some 300 inhabitants was compared at the graveside occasion at St Mary Magdalene Church in Bersted Street with the ongoing projects to regenerate the town.

Bognor Regis Local History Society chairman Greg Burt said: "THere is an ongoing discussion on social media and in the newspapers about the consultation for the regeneration plans that Arun District Council and others are trying to improve the town with.

"Some people say there has been no consultation. Others say that, even if there has been consultation, that no-one listens to the results.

"No-one likes change. We naturally all fear change because it's uncertain and we like our comfort zone.

"THis makes me think of when Sir Richard Hotham came down and found the fishermen here, and the smugglers who were also supposed to be here on the windswept coast.

"I wonder if he consulted them and if, he did, what people would have said about his ideas. Would they have said they didn't want them?

"If they had happened, would he have carried on anyway or would have walked away and gone somewhere else?

"If he had done that, we would not have had the town we have today."

Sir Richard was originally a hatter in London and became involved in the East India Company of traders.

He used his wealth for property speculation in Merton, South London, and became an MP. He ventured on to the south coast, found the climate did him good and decided to rebuild a farmhouse into the now demolished Bognor Lodge.

He went on to develop plots of land to cash in on the fashion for bathing resorts and buildings like Hotham Park House in Hotham Park and THe Dome on the University of Chichester's campus are among the survivors from his era.

THe foliage for the wreaths for Sir Richard's grave came from Hotham Park.

THey were laid by Mr Burt, Hotham Park Heritage Trust chairman Rosemary Warren and four pupils from nearby South Bersted CoE Primary School Finley Wyatt, Evie Tinker and Lacey Strudwick, all aged ten, and Patryk Lickowski, 11.

Finley said: "I go into Hotham Park to walk my nan's dog. I like hearing the bells in the clock tower ring. I know park was Sir Richard's garden and he lived in the house, which is now flats."

THe Rev Tim Crook, the vicar of St Mary's, led the ceremony. He said: "THis is a good occasion to honour Sir Richard's memory and also to celebrate the 231 years of the beautiful, sunny town of Bognor Regis."

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GENEROUS Bognor Regis residents have been thanked for backing a charity appeal.

THey dug deep into their pockets and purses to ensure the latest festive appeal by the Rotary Club of Bognor Regis was a success.

David Cousins, the club's president, said: "THe club is very grateful to those who donated money to our collectors outside Tesco and Marks and Spencer food hall in the weeks before Christmas.

"THe amount that we collected over the five days was just short of £2,000, which the club will distribute during

the coming year to deserving local causes.

"Over the past year, we have supported many local organisations, charities and deserving individuals.

"THe club also supports selected international charities, giving them financial support and we also help in the provision of emergency relief to national and international disasters.

"Once again, many thanks to all those who donated to our collectors."

Among the work the club supports is the worldwide project to wipe out polio in association with other partners.

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f From left: Billy Nash, Joee Nash and Nathan Hall JOEE NASH will be making waves in Felpham for mental health.

Joee has organised a sponsored swim in aid of a charity which helps people who have experienced mental health problems.

THe event will take place from 11am on January 28 at the Arun Leisure Centre.

It will see Joee complete 200 lengths of the 25m main pool. His friend, Nathan Hall, will tackle 50 length and another long-time friend, Callum Miller, is set to complete 100 lengths.

THey hope to raise at least £500 for the Capital Project Trust, based in Sudley Road, Bognor Regis.

Town resident Joee, 28, said it was important to recognise a person's mental health was as equally important as their physical health.

"I have experienced mental health

problems pretty much all my adulthood, since I was about 18.

"I've had anxiety, depression, loneliness, and a recent relationship breakdown sent me into my worst depression ever. THat led me to make a video and put it online.

"I spoke about my experiences and it got a lot of feedback and a lot of people shared my message and got in touch with me."

THe response has led Joee to set up his Guardian Angel group. He is working on the project full-time with the goal of achieving charitable status and to help people whose lives are affected by poor mental health.

"It's important people talk about mental health," he said. "It does not discriminate and extends across every group and every age.

"THere is such a big stigma around it still. I want to blow that wide open and totally change that."

Sponsor forms for the swim can be found at Cinderella's Laundry, Arun Leisure Centre and Legends Health and Fitness. THe swim will be the end of a 12 week fitness drive which Joee and Nathan, 28, have been undertaking for the Capital Project Trust.

Its chief executive, Claire Ockwell, said: "THe trust is unique in West Sussex, being run by and for people who experience mental health issues.

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

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RELUCTANT councillors have backed backed plans for new homes on a site they labelled 'unsafe'.

THey agreed to the outline proposals for 20 new dwellings and one replacement dwelling at THe Cottage in Shripney Road in spite of their serious road safety worries.

THe decision by 8-2 votes, with two abstentions, at Arun District Council's development control committee on Wednesday came after its members deferred the plan last month to try to find a solution to their concerns.

THey held a meeting on site with West Sussex County Council highways team manager Steven Shaw at which he explained the criteria used to decide if a location was safe to develop.

Cllr Sue Bence (C, Bersted) said she was still against the development.

"We did have quite a lengthy discussion with the county council. Unfortunately, he didn't persuade me the application is a particularly safe location," she said.

"Once the A29 re-alignment happens, we will have even more traffic on that road. THe re-alignment will be north of Shripney and the intensity of the traffic will be even more severe."

She was particularly concerned about how pedestrians who lived in the new housing would be able to cross the A29 to reach the bus stop on the opposite side.

Cllr Paul Wells (LD, Hotham) said the county council's views were based on computer modelling.

"Unfortunately, computers don't drive along that road. People who are local

to that area and know that road will tell their concerns about its safety.

"It's an extremely volatile and dangerous road, especially with the speed limit which exists at present.

"I understand the county council is working to the rules and policies of the government but some common sense has got to be put in place here."

But the committee's vice-chairman, Cllr Phil Hitchins (C, Aldwick W) said its members were restricted in their decision because the county council did not object to the housing.

"I think it's possibly unsafe but the county council think it's very safe.

"If this goes to appeal, we don't have a leg to stand on because of the county council.

"As much as I don't like it, as much as I want to protest, this decision is being made by the county council and not by ourselves."

THe scheme's applicant, Castle Property Developments, had agreed after the previous meeting to install a 1.8m wide path between the proposed access to the housing and the entrance to the Robin Hood pub immediately to the north to improve safety.

THe existing building on the southern part of the development site will be knocked down and replaced.

THe 20 new houses will be built on the northern section. THey are likely to be two, three and four-bed houses and six one and two-bed flats.

Two sets of tree preservation orders have been imposed on the site. Both cover four trees.

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` Vehicles raided A VIOLIN was among items stolen when three vehicles parked around Bognor Regis were damaged within a week.

THe musical instrument, as well as children's school clothing, was taken from a vehicle parked in Sturges Road, Bognor Regis, overnight on January 13.

THe previous Tuesday saw a vehicle in Mansfield Road, North Bersted, entered and the glovebox searched. Nothing was stolen.

Overnight on January 8, a vehicle in the High Street, Bognor Regis, was keyed several times along the passenger side.

` Jewellery stolen JEWELLERY was stolen in two burglaries on the same day.

THe first break-in on January 9 occurred from 10am-12.25pm at a property in Burndell Road, Yapton.

Overnight on that day, a burglar broke into a property in Yapton Road, Middleton, and also took some jewellery.

A blue racing bike was stolen from a garage in Elm Grove South, Barnham, overnight on January 7.

` Kayak arrests TWO LOCAL people have been arrested following after an alleged break-in at a beach hut in Marine Drive West, Bognor Regis, on Sunday, when a kayak is said to have been stolen. THey have been released under investigation while police continue their enquiries.

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Action urged about school A THREE-MONTH deadline has been imposed by councillors to resolve the future of Yapton Primary School.

Arun District Council’s development control committee unanimously introduced the timescale to enable talks to take place about new housing in the village. THe proposed development will create extra demands on the North End Road school. Its current site is too small to cope with all the additional pupils likely to be living in its catchment area.

THe land needed to expand is in the control of Granite Gate, which wants to build 70 homes on the adjoining three hectares at Stakers Farm.

But the 1,450sq m it has offered to the school is said to be too small when the potential pupils in all the 1,000 homes set to be built in Yapton in the next two decades are taken into account.

THe alternative is to keep the present school and build a second school amid the largest of the intended developments.

But the committee’s members sided with Yapton councillors when they opposed that option at their meeting on Wednesday.

THe school’s requirements to go from its current 1.5 form entry with 270 children to a 2.5 form entry need to be worked out by West Sussex County Council.

Councillors were also concerned Southern Water had objected to the 70 homes because the equipment to treat wastewater in the area was inadequate.

Cllr Stephen Haymes (C, Yapton) said: “We have to defer these plans. We have got to sort out this problem with the school. It

has got to be done first.

“THe county council must know how many children from the planned 1,000 homes are likely to be going to the primary school and how much land they will need for them. THere has to be a national formula for that. It should not take three months to work that out. It should be easy.”

Cllr Paul Wells (LD, Hotham) said: “THree months should be satisfactory for the county council and water company to come back to us with the answers we want.

We can make an informed decision at that time.”

THe committee was told by the parish council’s planning committee chairman, Cllr Vicky Newman: “If this application is not deferred today, the future stability of Yapton parish will be placed at risk.

"Two primary schools in one village would be divisive and drive a wedge between the existing and new communities rather than drawing them together through the village primary school.”

Lisa Jackson, of rival developer Landlink Estates, also called for all the housing plans for Yapton to be considered as a whole.

But Granite Gate planning agent Chris Barker said Arun had identified its land as suitable for housing and sustainable, “Our proposal does not require the expansion of the school on its own. THe county council accepted that position in the consultations,” he said.

Arun group head of planning Neil Crowther said the committee should not defer a plan for talks about matters it did not control.

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New chaplain will provide help to elderly members of church WORSHIPPERS held a unique service at a Pagham church to welcome a new chaplain.

THe congregation at Pagham United Reformed Church were pleased to support the arrival of the Rev Dr Janet Hopewell.

She has become the church's Synod Chaplain and advocate for the elderly as well as an associate minister at the Pagham Road church.

Beryl English, one of the church's members, said: "Janet's new post will involve working ecumenically to support the elderly, especially those with dementia, and also supporting their families and carers. She will also have a wider training role within the Sussex and Surrey area.

"It was wonderful to see a number of

local clergy from various denominations joining with us in the service.

"THe mayor of Bognor Regis, Cllr Phil Woodall, was also present and he welcomed Janet on behalf of the town."

Refreshments were served in the church hall after last week's service to give a good start to the new venture.

Bognor Regis and Littlehampton MP Nick Gibb also met Ms Hopewell last Friday.

He said: "We discussed Janet's plans to offer spiritual care to the elderly in the Bognor Regis area, in nursing homes and also in local churches.

"I raised with her the importance of reviving and supporting local groups such as the Pagham Association for the Elderly."

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The club meets Monday, September to July (except on Bank holidays) from 2pm to 4pm. In addition, there are planning meetings and preparation time. You will need to be reliable, flexible and cooperative with good people skills.

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Approval for seafront toilets

NEW TOILETS could be open on Bognor Regis seafront this summer.

THe modern conveniences were backed by councillors on Wednesday. THe decision enables Arun District Council to order the structure for the loos on the promenade.

THey will replace the temporary toilets brought into use last summer after the closure of the underground toilets. A new beach office is also included in the proposals. Arun's development control committee gave the go-ahead to the toilets - four months after its members deferred a decision because of protests which centred on the fact the toilets' doors faced the flats on the opposite side of THe Esplanade.

THey have been moved to the south side of the block and three other minor changes have also been made to the earlier design.

Committee member Cllr Stephen Haymes (C, Yapton), who is also Arun's cabinet member for technical services, nominationssaid: "We have taken these issues on board with a new design and layout.

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do more work on it, though I appreciate work has been done on it."

Cllr Paul Wells (LD, Hotham) said: "I welcome the fact this design has come back to the committee.

"It was deferred last year because of concerns about some aspects of the planning application."

"To some extent, I am unhappy with the design. Back in 1991, Arun wanted a Victorian scheme for Bognor Regis seafront. THis particular application is deviating away from that. I've not seen

any decision within the council to deviate away from that particular scheme.

"We have been told it will fit in with the designs for the new Regis Centre building but what are they?

"THere is a little bit of the unknown in this and a lot of concerns for me as a ward councillor and as a member of this planning committee."

Cllr Elaine Stainton (C, Felpham W) said: "How is the design going to fit in with the other buildings along the seafront? It looks a mismatch to me.

"THere are Regency buildings and then we are going to have this development.

"It is going to look very odd. Are we going to change the rest of the buildings along the promenade?"

Eight letters of objection were received

by Arun to the latest plans compared with 55 for the original scheme.

THe other changes to the design are a screen in front of the urinal entrance, siting the buildings further north and two guard rails sited to the south either side of the entrances.

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From page one And accept we will have to do something new this year.

"We still want to give people in this area a kite festival and we know the kite flyers still want to come here.

"We've got bigger and bigger and bigger since we started and we want to make the best of the situation we are now in."

Last year's festival featured dozens of kites with flyers who came from Norfolk, Wales, Bristol and Kent among other places.

Low winds, unfortunately, stopped many of the kites from flying but stalls, entertainment, a children's entertainer, huge inflatables and Pagham Ponies provided plenty of interest on the ground for the hundreds of visitors who went along to the park on all three days.

THe final day also featured the first Great Bognor Bake-Off with more than 20 entrants.

Its success encouraged organisers to immediately arrange a repeat for this year with more categories than the initial four.

An Arun spokeswoman said it was working with the organisers of the kite festival to ensure the event would continue in 2018.

THe council was hopeful the kite festival would still take place on the organisers' preferred date.

"Arun District Council are currently in discussion with the organiser of the kite festival and are in the process of finalising an alternative location so that this popular event can continue to take place over the August Bank Holiday weekend," she said.

Flytipping cases soar INCIDENTS of flytipping in the Arun district soared by more than 25 per cent in a year.

Newly-released figures from the Government showed complaints about dumped items rose from 821 in 2015/16 to 1,033 in the following year.

THe cost of clearing the objects left in public spaces reached an estimated ÂŁ56,210. Statistics from the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have been analysed by farm insurance specialists Lycett to reveal the extent of the problem.

An Arun spokeswoman said: "Flytipping is an offence that the council takes extremely seriously.

"It costs thousands of pounds a year to investigate and clean up, poses a threat to humansd and wildife, damages the environment, and ruins the enjoyment of both towns and cities.

"If reported quickly, the council is more likely to be able to catch those responsible for flytipping.

So, we would urge any residents who spot dumped rubbish to let the council know.

"Any flytipping offences can be reported to cleansing@arun.gov.uk or by ringing 01903 737754.

"THe more details the better, including photos, the location of the rubbish and the time found.

"If you catch someone in the act, it's best not to confront them but their car registration, and the make and model of the vehicle are very helpful, if they can be noted safely."

Lycetts stated the Government's figures showed councils across the south east spent more than ÂŁ4.5m to remove dumped rubbish in 2016/17.

THere were nearly 80,000 reported incidents for an increase of 15 per cent on the previous year.

Alan Sinclair, of Lycetts, said landowners - such as farmers - whose sites suffered flytipping were having to meet the cost of clearing the rubbish.

"However, I don't think farmers are as aware that, should they fail to deal with incidences of flytipping on their land and it leads to environmental damage, they could be held liable under the Environmental Protection Act 1990," he said.

Opening times at the Bognor Regis waste disposal site were cut by West Sussex County Council in 2016 in a cost-saving move.

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Criticism of plan for park SEVERE criticism has been made about the approval of the initial plans for a new park in Bognor Regis.

Councillors have been accused of backing pretty pictures without any facts with the decision about the £3.5m scheme.

As reported, the council convincingly supported the Hothamton linear park concept last week to replace the current car park and sunken garden between Queensway and West Street.

THe idea is to create a natural play area, a water feature, central market square. a pavilion/cafe and some 200 parking spaces. But Hugh Coster, deputy chairman of Bognor Regis Civic Society, said more answers were needed before the scheme could be considered as being a satisfactory way to help the town's regenerate.

No factual answers about the project were provided in the debate, which lasted 30 minutes, to the questions which were asked about the safety and viability of the scheme.

THis meant councillors spent taxpayers' money without knowing the full facts, he said.

"THe consultants' information provided no proper plan and no dimensions. Yet, the councillors seemed to be happy to sit there and swallow vague assertions that the proposals would provide more green space for the town.

"We have measured the space and the truth is that the town will lose up to 36 per cent of the existing green space and up to 76 much-needed car parking spaces. But they just looked at the pretty pictures and swallowed them hook, line and sinker."

Mr Coster said town resident and retired

experienced planning officer Henry Stamp had sent Arun's members a 19-point document which detailed the scheme's shortcomings.

THis was not reflected in the debate. Only a small number of opposition councillors to the Conservative majority raised any questions, he said.

He repeated the claim, rebutted by Arun, that taking away the access road to the Fitzleet House flats would pose a risk to the residents' safety.

"THere are many other dangers in this scheme, notably to children, but almost no questions were asked and no questions given. THe whole thing was just nodded through, with more than £3.5m of council taxpayers' money to be spent to gain no benefit for the town at all," he said. THey also agreed the scheme did not need to come back to them before a planning application was submitted.

A district council spokeswoman said it believed the proposals would be another step towards the regeneration of the town.

"Following the recent decision by full council, we can now progress with the scheme to deliver a new contemporary urban park in Bognor Regis - something that few other councils have the ambition to achieve.

"Contrary to some reports that have criticised the scheme, the concept proposals provide up to 199 car parking spaces and a greater area of open space than currently exists."

THe area would also be versatile, with a trim trail, water play with fountains and lots of seating on a site needing to be significantly improved, she added.

Arun keeps stand of rejecting other regeneration projects POTENTIAL developers of key Bognor Regis sites have been told its landowner is unwilling to make any commitments about them until 2018.

Arun District Council has reaffirmed its previous stance last March of refusing to make any binding decisions for the Regis Centre and Hothamton locations as their owner for schemes which contradicted its preferred use of them.

THis view will be re-considered in 18 months.

Both areas are the subject of the Sir Richard Hotham Project £80m regeneration scheme, which will be the subject of a public inquiry on February

20 after Arun refused planning permission for them. But the council has a separate role in the approval process as their owner.

Cllr Gillian Brown, Arun's leader, told last week's full council meeting: "It's important the council updates its position as landowner in relation to council-owned sites that might be included in any third party development."

THe council's masterplan for the sites foresees a winter garden for the Regis Centre and a linear park for Hothamton.

Backing for the park's initial plans was given by councillors last week.

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“THere are some big implications here.

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Cllr David Meagher said: “THis could be the thin end of the wedge. We should discuss the principle of this first and then decide if we want to take on these extra services.”

Cllr Hugh Carey said: “It would cost an awful lot of money to set up a transport service of our own."

But the council’s clerk, Debbie Holcombe, said the survey from the Sussex and Surrey Associations of Local Councils just sought to find out councillors’ views.

“THe association wanted to know if the council was interested in getting on board with its health and wellbeing programme,” she said. “THe council will not be putting themselves out there to take part in anything if they answer this.”

THe council already backed various community groups with grants, she added.

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ALARMED Bersted parish councillors have deferred a decision they feared could cost them dearly.

THey had been asked by a local council organisation to take part in a wellbeing programme and say if they would support a range of activities. THese included backing or setting up transport schemes for vulnerable residents, giving grants to lunch clubs and making rooms available for use by healthcare providers.

But the parish council members were concerned backing the projects would mean a long-term commitment to them.

THey agreed to refer the matter to the next meeting of the council’s community resources committee.

Cllr David Lainchbury said he had been warned when he became a parish councillor four years ago that cutbacks to other councils would mean greater burdens being placed on parishes.

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` Pam's delight A FELPHAM fundraiser has spoken of her delight at the success of her Christmas lights event.

Pam Evans created a blaze of glory at her home in Mornington Crescent with an impressive display of 4,980 lights arranged into an array of designs.

She invited visitors to donate to St Wilfrid's Hospice when they guessed the number of lights.

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THe same night saw a handbag stolen from a vehicle parked in Church Lane, South Bersted, around 8.45pm.

` Black bike stolen A TOWN bike coloured black has been stolen from a communal hallway of a property in Bognor Regis.

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Return for young people's awards SELFLESS young people in the Bognor Regis area will be given recognition their actions deserve.

THe four Arun district Rotary clubs have joined forces again to organise the latest Arun Youth Community Awards.

THe presentation evening will be held next March 21 and the Rotarians hope to see more deserving young people nominated than before.

Spokesman Peter Stemp said: "Do you know a young person aged between 1119 who deserves to be recognised in the local community?

"Have they committed an act of bravery? Volunteered their time to help others? Raised money for charity?

"Or perhaps gone above and beyond expectations at school?

"We hope that you will show a willingness to believe in the youth of our area and we look forward to

receiving any nomination that you may wish to see."

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THe winner in each category will receive a trophy and a gift voucher.

THe awards evening will be held at the Windmill THeatre in Littlehampton.

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Town electors head to polls THREE by-elections are to be held in Bognor Regis next month.

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Tanks for the memory as junior modellers show wartime railway JUNIOR railway modellers travelled back to wartime to delight visitors to a Bognor Regis exhibition.

Bognor Regis Model Railway Club's section for young people used its latest annual show to depict a nearby scene from the Second World War. THeir layout of Fordham was based on Ford railway station in the build-up to D-Day in 1944.

THe now rural station was a key staging post for military equipment and troops based at the Royal Naval Air Station.

Climping beach was also used for training before the invasion of Europe.

One of the club's young members present on the exhibition's first day last Saturday was Peter Nicholson, 14.

He said: "Some people today have related to this display. One man said he remembered the area at this time.

"He remembered the tanks going through Ford and the planes flying over.

It's good that people can remember scenes like this and it shows the accuracy of our layout.

"Creating a layout like this gives you the pleasure of completing something."

THe 4ft X 2ft section on show at Felpham Community College is one of four which make up the complete layout and showed trains using the tracks between the railway station and the airfield.

Fellow junior modeller Johan KeitserPetch, 15, said: "We wanted to make this layout because it's local, it's a time many of us are interested in and there are also a lot of models available.

"It's interesting to carry out the research when you are making a layout like this. You imagine what it's going to be like and you transfer that from your head or a computer on to the layout.

"THe war is also a good time to depict because there were a lot of unusual train formations and different liveries."

A third young modeller, Daniel Nash, 15, said: "I find history interesting and you learn a lot from building a layout like this."

Well over 1,000 visitors went along to the exhibition weekend to view the 15 layouts in a range of scales and gauges and some 20 trade stands.

Model railway club chairman Adrian Taylor said: "We seemed to have half of Bognor Regis here on Saturday morning.

People were queuing up to get in and we opened the doors 20 minutes early.

"THe mayors of Chichester and Bognor Regis came along and it was brilliant to see the Bognor Regis mayor in his railway waistcoat. It showed it had a real interest in what he was attending.

"I'm really pleased with the exhibition.

THis is the second year for our exhibition manager, Mark Gallant, and he has done a brilliant job.

"THere's a really good mixture of layouts and trade stands and plenty to interest visitors of all ages.

"I'm really proud of our members. It's hard work putting on this event but they have done very well.

"It's a nice community event and we're grateful to the community college for

hosting us. THis is the perfect venue for us and people have come out to support us again."

A donation from the exhibition was likely to be given to St Wilfrid's Hospice, which had its first stand at the event, said Mr Taylor.

Another first time visitor to the exhibition was Mike Le Marie, of the Farnham and District Club, with his N gauge depiction of Garsdale Head high in the Pennines.

He said: "I enjoy the challenge of making the layouts and talking about them to the public. It's about showcasing the hobby.

"It's all about making the scene as realistic as possible."

At the other end of the country, a 00 fine gauge scale fictitious 16ft x 2ft layout showed a section of track from the Meon Valley Line to Southwick House, just north of Portsmouth, and the headquarters for planning D-Day. It was put on show by Fareham Model Railway Club's Geoff Elliott for the second time at the exhibition.

"I came here in 2010 with it," he said. "But it's slightly different. I buy something new for every exhibition I attend.

"It was the yellow flowers for the last exhibition and the pair of cleaners on the platform the time before.

"It's good to go out a few times a year with it and nice to get the comments from people."

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Headteacher to have the Commons touch A BOGNOR REGIS headteacher has been selected to become an expert about democracy.

Peter Edgington, of St Mary's Catholic Primary School, is among the latest intake for the Teachers' Institute at the Houses of Parliament.

He will attend its three-day training event from next Monday to gain a detailed understanding of how the House of Commons and Lords work.

THose who take part will become UK Parliament teacher ambassadors and go on to teach their students and

fellow education professionals about democracy and the Houses of Parliament.

Nick Gibb, MP for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, said he was delighted Mr Edgington had been selected for the institute.

"I am sure that pupils from St Mary's will benefit hugely from Peter's experience at the Teachers' Institute," he said.

Mr Edgington will be among 67 'students' at the institute next week from the more than 170 applicants.

Fully funded by Parliament's education service, Mr Edgington will question the

speakers of the Commons and the Lords and hear from parliamentarians of all parties about their work.

Lord Fowler, Lords Speaker, said: "Teachers' Institute is exceptionally well-regarded by the participants each year and I welcome the opportunity to explain the House of Lords to such an appreciative audience."

THe Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow, said: "Better engagement and dialogue with young people is of fundamental importance to our democracy."

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` Council pay rise A BID to limit the pay rise of Arun District Council's chief executive has failed.

Lib Dem and Labour councillors put forward a motion to restrict the increase being paid to Nigel Lynn to two per cent.

But the ruling Conservatives defeated the motion by 32-7 votes, with one abstention, to ensure Mr Lynn will receive a 2.5 per cent rise.

Cllr Daniel Purchese (LD, Beach), who tabled the motion, said: "THe question is how fast should the chief executive's pay rise and should it be faster than other staff? THey are likely to get a two per cent increase in the national pay talks."

Cllr Francis Oppler (LD, Orchard), who seconded the proposal, said: "THis is about fairness and the message we send out to the members of staff and the hard-working families in Arun struggling to get by with a one per cent rise.

"Some of them may not have an increase for nearly ten years now. It's important to bear that in mind."

Mr Lynn's increase was put forward by a small sub-committee after his performance was assessed by a panel of councillors.

THeir research showed his pay of ÂŁ117,011 was in line with his peers.

Cllr Phil Hitchins (C, Aldwick W) said this showed the higher pay rise was fair.

"THis motion is all about seeking political favour with the press," he said.

"THis particular recommendation is a lot of nonsense in my opinion.

"THe chief executive's pay is not linked with the national negotiations for the other staff."

Cllr Norman Dingemans (C, Arundel & Walberton) said: "THe difference in pay between the two rises is about ÂŁ560. THe cost of keeping this building open because of the length of this debate is considerably more than that."

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Best in wellbeing HEALTHY living advisors have achieved the double for their work in around Arun and Chichester.

THe two awards for the Arun Wellbeing and Arun and Chichester Wellbeing services were achieved towards the end of last year.

THe Arun service won the customer care award at the 2017 Arun Business Partnership Awards for its programmes to help people lead a healthier lifestyle. THese include weight management, pre-diabetes and falls prevention courses.

THe family wellbeing service, led by the Arun and Chichester Wellbeing services received the community impact award at the Active Sussex

Annual Sports Awards for last year.

THis works with families to promote a healthy lifestyle and good nutrition.

THe work is delivered by contractor START Wellbeing on the services' behalf. Its founder, Caroline Daplyn, said: "THe best part is seeing the difference in families who have completed the programme.

"THey have increased confidence and it's great to see how much happier and healthier they have become."

Cllr Mike Clayden, who is in charge of Arun District Council's community wellbeing services, said: "THe services work hard to help people lead a healthier lifestyle with many success stories in the local area."

Junior run is one year old JUST over 500 junior runners have made a Bognor Regis sporting event's first year a success.

THe young athletes have laced up their trainers to make the town's weekly junior parkrun as much a success as its wellestablished adult version.

Junior parkrun event director Karen Vilday said the first anniversary event would take place at 8.45am on January 28 at the Arena Sports Centre off Westloats Lane. THe course is 2km and the run is for four-14 year olds.

"As well as a wealth of local children benefiting, the event has welcomed children from all over the country and from several running clubs.

"THey include Brighton & Hove AC, Croydon Harriers, Forest of Dean AC, Arunners RC, Chichester Runners &AC and City of Salisbury A & RC."

THere have been 48 junior parkruns since last January, with an average of 54.7 runners. THe total number of participants is 503, with an average time of 13 minutes and 20 seconds.

"Each week, the event has been supported by a minimum of 17 volunteers, who vary from aged 4-80.

"Some are parents of the children running and some are children whose siblings are running. Some of the children who run volunteer before to set up and volunteer after to sort out the tokens."

THe run had also attracted tourists who were staying in Bognor Regis from places such as Croydon, Bideford and as far away as Northern Ireland, added Karen.

THe runs are free to enter but runners need to register before their first run: parkrun.org.uk/bognorregis-juniors

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Sixties bands to help Charlie SIXTIES musicians from around Bognor Regis are reliving the past to give a disabled boy a future.

THe 35 band members from the area's vibrant music scene of that decade are reuniting again for their latest annual fundraiser for a good cause.

Original artists will again be performing in this year's Back To THe 60s Revival will help a disabled two-year-old boy.

Charlie Fielding has arteriovenus malformation, which left him paralysed. THe condition is caused by a misconnection in his blood supply.

His dad, Jamie Fielding, 37, of East Preston, said: "Arteries are meant to take high pressure blood and veins low pressure blood.

"But, in Jamie's case, his veins are taking the high pressure blood. THey became swollen and caused pressure on his spine. THat eventually damaged it and has left him unable to walk."

THe condition was not diagnosed until Jamie was 18 months old. "He woke up one morning and was just unable to move his lower half," said Jame, a project manager for the Environment Agency.

Jamie was eventually admitted to Great Ormond Street Hospital in London for a month.

His treatment stopped the pressure on his spine worsening but it could not reverse the initial damage.

"We are very grateful to be chosen to receive the funds from Back To THe Sixties. We are spending money on

physiotherapy, which is not all supplied by the NHS, and on equipment for Jamie.

"We don't want him to miss out because of his condition and we want him to be as fit and mobile as possible.

"We are confident a treatment will be found in his lifetime and we want him to be able to gain from that.

"But there are a lot of things for him that we will have to be paying for years.

"We want him to grow up with a lot of opportunities."

THe latest revival night takes place at the Riverside Caravan Centre, Shripney Road, on February 17, from 7pm to 12pm. THose taking part will include THe Detours and Friends, Johnny Devlin, THe Southbeats, THe Diamonds with Pete Manville and THe Fenmen with Roy Haines.

Lead guitarist Roy said: "THis will be the ninth time we have held the event and we have raised nearly £50,000 so far.

We sell about 500 tickets each time.

"We want to put something back into the community and we enjoy still being able to play the music we did in the 60s."

Malc Dyne, the keyboard player with THe Southbeats, said: "THe night is like a big party from the Sixties.

"People we were at school with, and people we have grown up with, all come along to see us. It's good to see old friends.

"We play the music from the sixties that everyone knew then."

Tickets are priced £12.50 each from the Riverside on 01243 865823.

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JAZZ sounds will fill a Bognor Regis pub next month.

Rox Music and Arts is turning to the musical style tonight as part of a series of live music nights at THe Hothampton Arms in London Road. THose who go along will be able to hear Barry Simms continue his musical career, which began in the 70s with punk band Staa Marx.

He has never stopped making music and recently earned a music degree in the classics. THe latest genre to which he has turned is jazz and his band will be among tonight's performers.

Other performers will include Mike Bosley and John Peskett with their particular style of smooth jazz.

To round off the night, THe James Wheeler Quartet will play another style of jazz.

Rox will be staging a jive session at the pub, nicknamed THe Hoff, on February 23.

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FURTHER tributes have been paid to a late Bognor Regis councillor.

Members of Arun District Council took their first chance to reflect on the lengthy service of Dougal Maconachie at their full council meeting last Wednesday.

THe council's acting chairman for the meeting, Cllr Alan Gammon, said: "Dougal was hard-working and cared deeply for this district."

Cllr Gillian Brown, Arun's leader, said: "Dougal had a sense of honour and a sense of duty. He could always be relied on to take on everything you asked of him and more."

Music Department’s Concert Success At the end of last term, the Music Department hosted a Christmas Concert which involved over 100 students from across all year groups. It was the first concert of its kind at the school and the first since the arrival of the new leader for Music, Mr. McGeever and his newly appointed team of instrumental tutors.

A lovely evening was enjoyed by a sell-out audience of parents, friends and families. Music performances included the newly formed choir; soloists from a variety of year groups; woodwind ensemble; Year 7 and 8 whole class ensembles; and a school band and choir which closed the concert.

“Aspiration, Innovation and Motivation”

The students were magnificent, performing confidently to a standard beyond their years. Special thanks are given too to the PTA for providing festive refreshments.

The performance was also attended by the Mayor of the City of Chichester, Peter Evans and his wife.

Mr. Evans commented: “It was a pleasure to attend and you have some very talented young people at Bourne.

A most enjoyable evening, please thank all those involved.”

Mr. McGeever, Leader of Music

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New dip held SIX HARDY dippers braved the icy sea off Bognor Regis to help the town's swimmers.

THey ventured into the waves as grey as the sky for the town's delayed new year dip wartched by about 70 people.

THe original event on the traditional date of January 1 was postponed because of the rough sea. Only a quick paddle took place.

Last Saturday's re-arranged event is expected to have raised more than £1,000 for Bognor Regis Swimming Club.

All those who took part agreed to donate at least 25 per cent of their sponsorship to the club, with the rest going to their chosen good cause.

Sarah Boote Cook, the club's chairman, was among those who took part in the dip for the second time in an air temperature of 7C, which felt like 3C in a south-southeast wind with gusts up to 26mph.

She said: "It was very cold and certainly colder than last time. I enjoyed last time better than this because it was freezing.

"But it's good to do things like this because it helps to keep the club running.

"To raise more than £1,000 from the small number of people here is very good.

It's crucial to us as a club that we get that support.

"We are a growing club and the past year was the best in the five years I have been chairman. But we have a long way to go.

"Raising money is an equally important part of the club as the swimming. It costs us £25,000 a year for the pool alone.

"We have taken on the new year's day dip now and we want to grow it to become the biggest on the south coast.

"We will definitely be back at the town's yacht club on January 1, 2019."

THe highest fundraiser for the club was

Kelvin Hickmore, 48, of Bognor Regis.

Dressed as an Ugly Sister, he raised £350 and was presented with a bottle of champagne by the town crier, Jane Smith, who counted down the dippers' entry into the sea.

Calvin said: "THat was colder today than it was on new year's day but the sea is a bit calmer.

"I will do anything to help the swimming club. It was fantastic to get the bottle of champagne. I will probably auction it for the club."

First-time dipper James Holdsworth, 48, of Aldwick, went into the sea in a pair of swimming trunks.

He said: "It was fun and it was not as cold as I expected. It's worse in the summer when you go into the sea after being hot on the seafront.

"My daughters were colder on the beach watching me than I was taking part. I think I'll get them to do it next year as well."

James expected to have raised about £500 for the Key Changes charity, which uses music in hospitals and the community to help people who have mental health problems.

It is linked to the Last Night A DJ Saved My Life charity, of which he is a director.

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Beat the winter blues with a visit to Billy’s on the Beach IF it feels like it’s been a long winter already, boost your spirits with a visit to Billy’s on the Beach.

Situated literally a pebble’s throw from the waves at Bracklesham Bay, this awardwinning seaside café is as popular in the colder months as it is in the summer. What could be nicer than a bracing walk along the beach followed by a delicious home-cooked meal or a warming drink and a slice of cake beside the wood burner?

Erin Baker, writing in the Sunday Telegraph, described Billy’s as `the best beach café in the world’. And its cooked breakfasts are now famous thanks to a much-retweeted post by TV & radio presenter Nicki Chapman who said hers was “divine”.

Midway between the tourist hotspots of West Wittering beach and Selsey Bill, the café is a vibrant meeting point for locals, dog walkers, beachcombers, surfers, tourists and those in need of inspiration. Its free wi-fi and spectacular views across the English Channel to the Isle of Wight are the perfect antidote to writer’s block for home workers who have escaped to Billy’s for a change of scenery.

From this month, dog lovers will no longer have to sit outside hugging their hot chocolate as well-behaved furry companions are now allowed in the cafe where good behaviour will be rewarded with water bowls and the occasional dog biscuit.

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A big attraction – and a regular talking point on social media – is the café’s fantastic choice of dishes, all freshly made to order, from fish and chips to sharing platters. Plus, there are daily specials which are chalked up on the blackboard and a varied children’s menu that offers kid-friendly breakfasts, snacks, icecream sundaes and much more.

A key focus across the menus is the use of seasonal best ingredients and the café boasts the freshest fish on the south coast. THe `catch of the day’ and much of its varied fish and seafood menu has been hauled out of the waters just off the Sussex coastline, less than 24 hours earlier by supplier and neighbour, fishmongers Something Fishy.

THe set menus for its popular `Locals Nights’ on THursdays are decided just 24 hours earlier, based on what is in season. As soon as the menu details are posted on Facebook, the café’s phone goes into overdrive as loyal local customers secure a table. On Fridays, from 5pm, there is a further celebration of fresh fish with the `Seaside Specials’ offering

VALENTINE’S SPECIALS Enjoy a Lovers’ Lunch on Wednesday, February 14 Tuck into delicious sharing dishes and platters

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Join us for our special Valentine’s dinner View the menu on our website www.billysonthebeach.co.uk Book now 01243 670373

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a choice of Billy's Fish and Chips or a bowl of fresh Moules Frites with a glass of wine or a pint of local ale for just £10.95.

Back by popular demand next Saturday, January 27, will be Billy’s music night with tapas-style sharing dishes and live entertainment. THe music nights will be a regular feature of the Billy’s calendar this year – keep an eye out as dates will be announced on social media.

THe next date for your diary is Valentine’s.

What could be more romantic than a stroll along the shore line in the morning of Wednesday, February 14, and then a table for two to enjoy our Lovers’ Lunch menu of sharing platters and dishes. And the romance doesn’t stop there. Billy’s is also hosting a special Valentine’s dinner on Saturday, January 17, 5pm-9pm. Book early to secure your table.

Billy’s is open seven days a week from 9am and stays open until 9pm on THursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. So, with a guaranteed friendly welcome, mouth-watering seasonal dishes, regular foodie events, and a sea view that is second to none, what are you waiting for? Don’t hibernate this winter, let Billy’s brighten your day.

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Dance to the Music January 26 Worthing Pavilion Theatre theatres@worthing-adur.gov.uk 01903 206206 www.worthingtheatres.co.uk STARS of television Kristina Rihanoff and Christopher Maloney team up in this new smash hit dance show that promises to transport audiences on a musical journey through time.

Created by Strictly Come Dancing’s Kristina, this production will showcase every genre of dance, from the roaring twenties to the present day, with plenty of sequins and surprises along the way.

Kristina and fellow Strictly dancers Oksana Platero and Robin

Windsor will be joined on stage by The X Factor finalist Christopher Maloney to make this a truly unforgettable evening.

Kristina said she was looking forward to the show. She said: “I’m really excited about working with Chris. As every fan of The X Factor will know, he has got a fantastic singing voice.

“It’s a dance production like no other because it includes everything from tap and the Charleston, right through to modern latin and ballroom. THere’s even break-dancing and hip-hop!”

Tickets start at £26.

VIP tickets that give audience members the chance to meet the stars are also available.

The Jungle Book January 25-February 3 Chichester Festival Theatre box.office@cft.org.uk 01243 781312 www.cft.org.uk AN exciting new adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s family classic, The Jungle Book, comes to life in this colourful show brought to you by the team behind Goodnight Mister Tom and Michael Morpurgo’s Running Wild.

A tale of family, belonging and identity, this production is packed with memorable characters, new songs and brilliant storytelling.

Mowgli the man cub battles for survival

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in this heart-warming coming-of-age story about a boy raised by wolves in the jungle.

With the help of his animal friends, including Bagheera the panther, Baloo the bear and Kaa the python, Mowgli outwits the cruel and powerful tiger, Shere Khan, and learns the law of the jungle.

THis unforgettable adventure is adapted by the Olivier award-winning Jessica Swale (Nell Gwynn), and directed by Max Webster (The Lorax, The Old Vic) with music by Joe Stilgoe and is a must-see for all families.

Tickets start at £10, and recommended age for viewing is six years old and over.

Strauss on a Sunday Afternoon January 28 Jubilee Hall, Middleton on Sea 01243 824070 www.organfax.co.uk/clubs/regis

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"This concert will transport the audience to Vienna"

MUSIC from Vienna will be the order of the day when top musician Chris Stanbury presents his exciting afternoon of music at the Jubilee Hall in MiddletonOn-Sea. Often found playing in concerts throughout the UK, Chris is renowned as one of the top organ players in the country and he is excited to be bringing his music to this concert hosted by the

Bognor Regis Organ Club.

Chris’ special show features popular favourites for everyone to enjoy, including well-known tunes such as Voices of Spring, Tritsch Tratsch Polka, Vienna City of My Dreams, the Poet and Peasant Overture and The Skater’s Waltz.

You’ll be able to close your eyes and you will imagine you are in Vienna!

THis is the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon for any lovers of live music.

THe show starts at 2.30pm. Admission costs £6 and includes tea or coffee in the interval.

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January 28 Alexandra Theatre, Bognor Regis 01243 861010 www.alexandratheatre.co.uk GIVEN her musical pedigree – daughter of Dame Cleo Laine and Sir John Dankworth – it is no surprise that Jacqui Dankworth is firmly positioned as one of the UK’s foremost jazz vocalists.

In this very special and intimate evening, Jacqui turns her attention to the most iconic vocalists of the 20th century and the singers who defined THe Great American Songbook, putting her own unique stamp on some unforgettable tunes.

THrough a diverse repertoire specially arranged and curated by Jacqui, the concert celebrates the music of these jazz sirens, whose legacy and influence defined a classic era of jazz singing.

Expect to hear mesmerising renditions of the music made famous by stars such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Nina Simone, Peggy Lee and

many more.

Featuring numbers that made them international stars, alongside stylish reworkings of lesser-known gems, this is an evening of world-class music perfect for any fan of jazz.

Tickets cost £19.

"An evening of world class music, perfect for jazz fans"

Hairspray January 22-27 Mayflower Theatre, Southampton 02380 711811 www.mayflower.co.uk THE INTERNATIONAL smashhit and totally irresistible musical comedy Hairspray is returning to Southampton as part of a massive UK tour this year.

It’s Baltimore, 1962. Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way on to national television.

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In this production, comedian Norman Pace and Matt Rixon will star as Wilbur and Edna Turnblad, alongside musical talents Layton Williams and Brenda Edwards.

Tickets start at £24.50. Discounts are available for concessions and groups. THe recommended age for this show is 12 years and over.

"Tracy Turnblad is a big girl with big hair and even bigger dreams"

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"Enjoy the chance to watch one of Europe's most potent rock acts"

GRIMSBY band THe Brew are set to appear at Brighton’s Komedia for one night only for an exciting performance of their latest music.

Having continued to grow in stature ever since the release of their international breakthrough album The Joker, they are quickly becoming one of Europe’s most potent rock acts.

With their combination, the musicianship of classic rock with a brash, contemporary outlook, THe Brew are one of the most unique bands on the UK music scene today known for their dedication and passion for live music.

In this performance they will be performing tracks from their most recent album Shake The Tree that fans of not just them but classic bands such as Led Zeppelin and Lynyrd Skynyrd are sure to love.

For true rock fans, live music lovers and aspiring musicians seeing THe Brew live is a musical experience not to be missed.

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Community News & Views HEALTH inspectors have given a rating of good to the operator of Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital.

THe Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust was said by England's chief inspector of hospitals to be outstanding in some areas of its work.

Inspection teams led by the independent Care Quality Commission visited services run by the trust last autumn and noted improvements since the previous inspection in 2015.

Trust chief executive Siobhan Melia said: "THis report confirms that we are continuing our journey of continuous improvement.

"I'm delighted for everyone at the trust that this work has been recognised. We now want to make sure we take things to the next level."

THe commission inspected three out of six core services. THese featured community inpatient services, community dental services and sexual health services.

Its overall rating of the trust has stayed the same. But the ratings in community inpatient services have been upgraded.

THe community and dental services were inspected for the first time and rated as good.

THe trust's inpatient services were rated as outstanding for their caring services in one of the biggest areas of success.

It was noted by the inspectors: "Staff delivered outstanding care to patients. We saw numerous examples where staff had gone the extra mile."

Peter Horn, who chairs the trust, said: "Ratings across all the commission's domains are now good and we have two areas where we are outstanding - caring in our community inpatient services and responsive in our community end of life care."

THree areas for improvement were recommended by the commission. THese included improving referrals to mental health services.

REPAIRS are planned to Eastergate's war memorial to ensure the memory of one of its First World War soldiers is maintained.

Eastergate Parish Council has applied for consent to carry out the work at its Grade II-listed landmark, pictured above, at the junction of the A29 Nyton Road/Fontwell Avenue junction with Barnham Road.

A statement by Renford Marshall, on behalf of the parish council, says the need for the work was noticed after the memorial was cleaned last year under the guidance of the War Memorials Trust.

THe trust's conservation officer inspected the engravings and saw the name of Cecil Godfrey had become indistinct because of weathering.

"Cecil Godfrey did his duty to King and Country and enlisted in 1914," said Mr Marshall. "He was killed in action in Arras, France, on May 15, 1916. THere is no known grave and he is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France."

THe intended repair, if Arun grants permission, will consist of removing the damaged stone and replacing it with nanolime.

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A NEW monthly group has started for blind and partially sighted Bognor Regis residents.

THe initial meeting of the town's Macular Support Group was attended by seven people with macular degeneration. THis condition affects the central vision of a person's retina and is usually linked to age.

THe group has met less frequently for about 18 months. Lilian Knight, 94, of Aldwick, said she had been a regular at the Chichester support group for many years.

"Coming to meetings like this enables you to find out about things you would not know about otherwise.

"You hear tips and things you would not if you were at home. You think you are the only one with this condition but groups like this show that is not the case."

THe meeting was a first for her fellow Aldwick resident, June King, 92.

She said: "THis has been very useful. I've never spoken

ABLE and talented writers from two schools had the chance to write a review of a production at Chichester Festival THeatre.

THe group of 20 pupils from Edward Bryant Primary in Bognor Regis and River Beach Primary in Littlehampton, pictured above, used the classic fairy tale of Beauty and the Beast as the inspiration for their writing group during a focused term of work.

to so many people in my life.

"I have enjoyed it and I hope to come back again but the buses near my home in Stroud Green have been cut."

THe group is a joint venture between the Macular Society national charity and 4Sight Vision Support based in Bognor Regis.

Its meetings are being held at 4Sight's base in Victoria Drive on the second THursday of each month.

4Sight outreach worker Dan Batchelor said: "THis is a good turnout for our first monthly meeting. It's good that people are coming in to share their experiences.

"It also shows the partnership working of our charities and how it benefits people in this room.

"THe programme has been set out for the coming year and, hopefully, the group will grow from here."

THe next meeting will be from 10.30am-12.30pm on Febuary 8. A range of items to hire by visually impaired people will be on show.

To bring the story to life, the children became theatre reviewers of the theatre's production of the story for their current school term.

Joe Neale, Schoolworks' lead English teacher, said: "It was fantastic to be able to get some of the best writers from two of our schools together.

"Some of the children had never been to the theatre before and it was lovely to see how inspired they were by the experience."

I’M REFERRING to the article a couple of weeks ago about the traffic-calming measures in Felpham. To be specific – speed bumps in Downview Road, Outerwhyke Road and Wroxham Way. First - I’d like to correct your figure of the £80,000 cost. It is £136,000 (according to West Sussex County Council figures).

Second – the bumps will be 65mm high –or about the height of an apple. THe residents in the area who have called for speed reduction might need to prepare for disappointment if they think that such tiny bumps will slow traffic from the average of already under 30 mph.

THird – according to official figures, for the area concerned in the past five years, in none of the six slight and one serious collisions was speed a factor.

Fourth - a comment on your statement that the developers are paying for it – along with specific other highways work in Felpham (total amount being spent is £528,000).

Two things – yes – it’s true that the developer comes up with the cash - they get it from the people who provide their profits i.e. – the owners of new houses. Secondly – the agreement between the developer and Arun District Council is to mitigate the effects of the new housing.

THere are two crucial clauses – both refer specifically to roads that will have to take an increased traffic load as a direct result of the development. It is impossible to imagine how traffic in Downview Road has increased as a direct result of Blakes Mead.

Unless a deal has been done between the developer and ADC/ WSCC – I wouldn’t be surprised if the developer asked for the money back because it has not been spent as the agreement stipulates. If you want to check – look at clauses 1.17 and 1.26 of the Section 106 agreement.

THe reason I’m cross about this is because I’d prefer the money to be spent on things that really will mitigate the effects of the additional traffic. THat is to say – making sustainable transport easier and more attractive – whether cycling, walking or travelling by bus.

Geoff Farrell Felpham Editor's note: THe figures and facts quoted in the report came from information supplied by West Sussex County Council.

VOLUNTEERS for Tangmere-based charity Dementia Support have been thanked for their hard work.

THe thank-you event, pictured above, was attended by the West Sussex High Sheriff, Lady Emma Barnard. She was joined by her personal assistant and local magistrate Julia Mansergh.

Both were impressed by the vision of the charity, the dementia services that will be provided at its new hub and the dedication of the volunteers. Lady Emma said: "What an amazing place, and what a wonderful group of people you are.

"It is very exciting to witness the start of this new enterprise, which will make an enormous difference to so many in West Sussex."

With the volunteers' help, Dementia Support is reducing the isolation and loneliness felt by people living with dementia. THe charity is also improving access to information and advice and increasing opportunities to improve wellbeing.

Its dementia support hub is being renovated and expanded.

Once it is officially opened this spring, the charity will be able offer more dementia wellbeing activities.

It will provide services for people living with dementia, their families and carers in Emswort, Chichester, Bognor Regis to Arundel and Midhurst.

Among the services on offer at the new-look hub will be dementia information and advice, social activities and a smart zone with the latest technology to promote independence.

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Howzat! for fine wines and top class cricket Martin Lury Our very own bon vivant gets to grips with all the best buys martin.lury@me.com ME voilà de retour from the sunnier climes in the land of Oz whose environmental wizardry captivated me with its resplendent light green verdure.

One of the undoubted bonuses of being part of an official MCC cricket tour (hosted by the most amiable Colin and Julia Maynard) is that by Christmas Day we were transported to the Melbourne Cricket Club committee room for a sumptuous Christmas Day lunch and were duly regaled with attentive personal service, cordon bleu cuisine and the chance to sample several wines including an exquisite red exclusive to the committee room, namely the 2012 St Huberts Cabernet

Sauvignon from the Yarra Valley.

Sporting a fine bouquet of violets with nicely harmonised fruit and oak, this wine is decidedly elegant, precise, firmly concentrated on the palate and one that will age extremely well.

Matured in all French oak, the 2012 vintage marks the 150th anniversary of the St Huberts' brand and exudes gorgeous tannins, cedar and smoky oak and this medium - bodied wine (pictured above right) is a great advertisement for Australian winemaking.

Furthermore, the hospitality and conviviality afforded to the English MCC members was exceptional and, of course, this fourth test match saw Alistair Cook amass a record-breaking 244 not out in truly heroic fashion.

What a modest and self-effacing star he is! Moreover, we were then treated to a talk by my personal favourite cricket commentator in the form of the highly articulate Michael Atherton (pictured above far right) who, as ever, gave a thoughtful review of the test including lamenting the drop-in pitch which rendered a result most unlikely.

We next happened to share our

internal flight bound for Sydney with the entire English team and I sat next to young spinner Mason Crane.

I also managed to have a good chinwag with the much-maligned Stuart Broad who proved to be disarmingly affable and charming and reflected on the gruelling nature of the pitch in terms of aching limbs.

Next stop Sydney and spectacular new year's eve fireworks as we circled the harbour on board the Starship Sydney along with about 700 fellow revellers.

January 3 at Kirribilli proved to be a very special occasion followed by the Sydney Test match punctuated by a heatwave which culminated in 44 degrees, the highest temperature for 79 years and meaning that on the pitch it was nearer 58 degrees.

Incidentally, the MCC World Cricket committee have just decreed suspending play in extreme heat is within the laws, a little belatedly for poor Joe Root who had to be temporarily hospitalised!

Subsequently, the iconic Sydney Opera House was illuminated with the Ashes’ Urn in full evidence.

Post-test it was time to say au revoir to our touring party and experience a sense of loss given the camaraderie so evident during the tour!

En tant que lune de miel Byron Bay beckoned and, after an average of four swims a day at a plethora of beaches and bays, THe Balcony restaurant proved a culinary refuge and the 2009 Moon Goulburn Terrace Vineyard

Cabernet Sauvignon rounded off an evening or two of fine comestibles.

Alors que penser? - the sunny optimism, cheerful disposition and genuine friendliness of the Aussies shone through and, apart from the ostensibly excessive government regulation and those pesky stingers, an Aussie appellation for jellyfish, it remains a land of hope and joie - à la prochaine!

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Here's a berry good idea to beat flu and winter colds EVERYONE is going down like flies!

It seems like the flu virus has really got hold this year. THe most important thing we can do is boost our immunity and focus on good healing foods.

Elderberry is particularly amazing at bolstering our immunity, and is particularly beneficial when dealing with respiratory infections. While synthetic pharmaceuticals focus on dealing with infections after they have developed, elderberry has natural stopping power.

THe fruit's potency lies in the pigments that give the berry its nearly black colour. THe darker the colour, the richer the pigments, which

means that these dark fruits, particularly in the European Haschberg variety of black elderberry, are filled with natural healing power.

Formed in groups of molecular chains known as anthocyanins, these pigments have been found to be capable of preventing viruses from reproducing and infecting new cells.

THey also kill many of the bacteria that cause chest and respiratory infections.

As we come into contact with cold air, whether by breathing it in or through skin contact, our core temperature is reduced.

As a result, the blood vessels in the protective mucous tissues of our respiratory system constrict, and that makes it more difficult for the immune system to respond to invading bacteria and viruses.

It's also been proven that cool, dry air also allows cold and influenza viruses to survive longer outside the body than they do during summery conditions.

An great example is found in a simple sneeze.

One sneeze produces about 40,000 droplets of mucous, which exit the mouth and nose at 62 miles an hour and can travel a distance of 52 feet.

A virus contained in droplets can survive for up to 24 hours if it lands on a hard surface in a cold and dry environment with an ambient temperature of about 41 degrees Fahrenheit and humidity between 35 to 50 per cent.

In these conditions, the rate in which colds and influenza are passed from one individual to another then increases significantly.

Given these findings, seeking natural

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And given that there are up to five million cases of severe respiratory illness in the world in a given year, according to the World Health Organisation, it may be a good time to turn to nature's pharmacy.

So the next time you hear a sneeze (or a cough) nearby, consider adding elderberry to your medicine cabinet, and you'll be well prepared for what’s ahead!

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Welcome to the British version of Biarritz Development was intended to put Bognor Regis on a par with the best European resorts IN THE past I read a newspaper article from July, 1967, extolling the virtues of a new development in the town. THe report talked of the changing face of Bognor Regis with regard to the 'latest example of modernity so quickly establishing itself in the heart of serene and defiant Victorianism'.

THe report continued: “It is the start of what the planners hope to make into a British Estoril, Biarritz, Monte Carlo or Las Palmas – svelte, elegant and progressive in the modern trend of architecture'.

With such a report, I obviously had to look further into the whole development, and was quite surprised at what I found. THe area in question is around the Marine Park Gardens on the boundary of Bognor Regis and Aldwick.

However, first we should look back to the beginning of the development in this particular area. It was in 1926 when the Bognor Regis Urban District Council purchased an area of 23.5 acres of land with a boundary of Aldwick Road, the Esplanade and Mill Lane, today known as Nyewood Lane.

William Fletcher owned this land and, as a result of an auction, at the Royal Norfolk Hotel the council paid £15,500. Mr Fletcher retained the rights to the seafront, foreshore and tamarisk hedge, hoping that in the future they would pass to the local authority. THe council

then proceeded to sell some of the land to developers but it kept a length of land running parallel to the sea to be developed as a public garden. THis was to become the Marine Park Gardens we know today.

In 1931, there was a brochure produced

by HW Seymour, a developer and local builder, with regard to a new development - the Marine Park Estate. THe brochure reported that: “It was designed with a view to refreshing the memories of those who are acquainted with the district of West Sussex; it is a straightforward statement of fact, devoid of sentiment or stupid padding and will, we hope, create in those contemplating retirement or residence in the South, a desire for further detailed information'.

THe brochure reported on the climate and vicinity, and also advised future purchasers about the type of homes, bricks and mortgages that were to be available, and continued: 'THe Marine Park Estate is Freehold, and lies immediately on the West of Bognor Regis, but enjoys the facilities offered by the town in respect to electricity, water, gas, main drainage'.

Advertising literature used the visit of King George V on a positive note, with comments like, 'the sea front is continuous with that of Craigweil House and Aldwick, and thus

The fountain in Marine Park Gardens had an incredible 63 jets of water

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offers the sheltered healthfulness and wholesomeness that was such a telling factor in guiding His Majesty’s Physicians to select Bognor Regis as the venue for His Majesty’s convalescence'.”

THis estate was finally developed and consisted of the area we now know as Wessex Avenue, Princess Ave, Selsey Ave, Kings Parade and Silverston Ave and no doubt they were to enjoy the attributes of this estate as described further in the brochure that the estate was 'so situated that invasion by trippers, charabanc parties and others is indeed a remote contingency. THus, residents can enjoy the quiet serenity of the seaside, minus the jangle of bands, Pierrots and other impediments, inevitably common to more public parts'.”

By 1935, the work had also been completed on the gardens, and they were opened by Mr Fletcher, by cutting a ribbon with a special pair of scissors. Many years later, the Bognor Regis Local History Society also used these scissors when it performed the opening ceremony of its museum in Hotham Park.

THe gardens were to be well illuminated the next year, as they appeared to be flat, with no trees and the illuminations were to enliven the area. THe main decorative feature of the park was the fountain, which had an incredible 63 jets of water which ‘emitted whirling sprays of water’ over a figure in the centre, sadly no longer present. THere were also four floodlights with special silvered glass reflectors to play on the water sprays, which was to make a focal attraction in the park.

THe next major event for this area was that reported at the beginning of this article: in 1967, when another development was to take

place, the main contractors were advertising the construction of Marine Parade on Kings Parade.

THe development was to consist of an 'ultramodern group of elegant flats for those who are seeking only the best for living on the coast'. THese flats were offered for sale from £6,250 to £8,500 each with a ground rent of £30 a year, which I am sure today’s residents would welcome! THe flats were to be fully carpeted and with maximum sound insulation.

I was interested to read one of the attributes of these flats was the introduction: “From across the Atlantic at last comes the highly effective automatic porter operating from the outer lobby door on the ground floor when the flesh and blood porter locks up at dusk. THis consists of a microphone for callers, etc. etc'.

An interesting addition then, but one, which today we take as normal in blocks of flats.

THese constructions were not without opposition from other local residents, because they believed they broke a covenant, which stated 'no house or building erected on any part of the land shall be used for any other purpose than as a private or professional resident, or as a private school or for the letting of apartments'. THose opposing these developments felt any relaxation in rulings would 'lead to the collapse of the whole system of control on the estate'.

If you join the people who regularly walk around the Marine Park Gardens or those people who go there to take photographs I think you will be surprised at what you can find.

THis includes a number of commemorative plaques which celebrate notable people and events.

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Rocks tackle O's in big Trophy tie ROCKS fans packed out Nyewood Lane for one of the most anticipated matches of recent seasons.

Nearly 1,400 people flocked to Bognor Regis Town's stadium as Jack Pearce's side played Leyton Orient in the FA Trophy.

THe visitors from East London, who until recently were a force in the lower tiers of the Football League, brought a number of packed coaches full of supporters to cheer on their side.

But it was Rocks fans, draped in green and white with drums and flags in tow, that won the battle of the supporters, out-singing their rivals from the start of the match to the end.

Bognor's players put in a fine performance on the pitch, matching their opponents in all phases despite playing at one level below Orient.

After being reduced to ten men, and going a goal behind, all seemed lost for the Rocks.

A late Jimmy Muitt 25-yard strike sent the Rocks' fans into raptures and the match into extra time.

Sadly for the Bognor faithful, it was Leyton Orient who scored the winner.

But the result did not stop manager Jack Pearce from praising the Rocks supports for their "incredible and passionate support" throughout.

Bognor return to action at Nyewood Lane tomorrow, playing Wealdstone in the National South (3pm).

Club stalwart Pete Helsby spoke for many fans when he posted on social media after the game: "Mixed emotions about the game, one of immense pride in which our little club played and portrait itself against a major non league club and one of disappointment in the defeat.

"I for one would have loved a trip upto Brisbane Road for a replay.

Let's not forget that less than a year ago Orient were a football league side, and are a National League side now a higher

league than us!!

"However, for large periods we showed a superb crowd what Bognor are all about. I have said it so many times this season, we are not a bad team, we are capable of playing at this higher level and like we all know we are just a forward short of being comfortable at National South level.

"THe support was magnificent yesterday, and, hopefully, many will be back for our home game against Wealdstone on Saturday, with a little luck, the same vociferous support and hopefully a forward it place (and I know the club are working hard to get one) WE can climb up the league but we need to be together as one.

"Orient fans were very complimentary about us, and good luck to them in the next round. "But making friends is no use if we don't maintain our current status, so now it's back to our main priority the league!!"

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Chi's promotion hopes damaged after losing start to the new year CHICHESTER RFC will look to restore some pride after back-to-back defeats badly dented their hopes of promotion.

Scott Ashley's side have had a poor start to 2018, losing out to local rivals Havant before a close 16-13 reverse to CS Rugby.

THose results have left a Chi side, who are decimated with injuries, sitting fourth in London One South - 16 points behind league leaders Medway.

Tomorrow sees the Blues travel to Cobham (2pm) as they look to get back to winning ways. THey will be spurred on by their second half performance against a strong CS Rugby side which gave the Oaklands Park faithful encouragement but not the victory that they desired.

Club spokesman Roger Gould said: "Chichester nearly won this absorbing endto-end battle against their strong second place opponents and can be proud of their performance.

"After a bad start when CS scored 13 points in 15 minutes, the Blues made a great recovery and were the better team in the second half.

"THey restored their self-belief and commitment, the cornerstone of any success.

"In the end, their opponents were hanging on as Chi pressed for a winning try and must have returned to Chiswick greatly relieved to have won for the first time in four attempts against the hosts.

"CS are a very good outfit and should be able to secure at least a promotion play-off."

Decimated by injuries, Chi had to make several changes for the match.

It was the visitors who made the quicker start, crossing twice and slotting home a penalty as the Blues' injury-hit squad struggled to cut out the errors.

But, Ashley's side rolled up their sleeves despite the setbacks, and a penalty to the Vultures' corner set up a series of drives and mauls. After some pressure, Harry Seaman at scrum half pounced as only he can to touchdown at the rear of the bodies.

In the second period, Chi continued to put pressure on the visitors.

Both sides swapped penalties and, after some sustained attack, veteran Number 8 Ben Polhill smashed over for another score to make it 16-13.

Chi pushed for the winner in the final ten minutes but spurned a number of chances which left them short in the search for a win.

f The Blues lost narrowly to CS Rugby last weekend

f Chi have now lost back-to-back games and sit fourth in London Division One South - 16 points behind leaders Medway

Purple and Greens edged out in thriller

f Bognor lost ground after a narrow defeat

BOGNOR RFC have cup glory in their sights as the Purple and Greens eye up a semi-final place in the Junior Cup. THe Hampshire Avenue side head to Chipstead tomorrow (1.30pm) in the last eight of the regionalised competition.

With a number of fans expected to make the trip to Surrey to cheer on the side, Bognor make the journey full of hope.

But they will also be wary that they have lost their last two league matches on the bounce.

After a disappointing 18-17 reverse at Sandown & Shanklin, Bognor followed that up with an agonising 21-20 home defeat against league leaders United Services Portsmouth.

THat loss means the Purple and Greens remain second in Hampshire One. But, crucially, they are now nine points off top spot.

With attention switching to the cup, all at Hampshire Avenue will be hoping Bognor find that winning feeling again soon to make sure the season does not peter out.

Elsewhere, Bognor's youth set-up continues to thrive - with the addition of girl's rugby on a Sunday morning.

In addition to a host of teams of boys from under-6s to colts level, the club are staging trial sessions for girls which are free throughout January.

THose behind the sessions hope they can use the success of Chichester-born Jess Breach, who is now playing for England, to inspire a new generation of rugby players.

More than a dozen girls have taken part in the training so far as Bognor look to form an under-13 side, open to girls in Year 8 or below, and an under-11 team.

THe club said its qualified coaches work with all levels of ability to develop rugby skills, team-building and a create great social experience.

Training, which normally costs ÂŁ2.50, takes place on Sundays from 10am to mid-day.

For more details email: Andrews.steve@ outlook.com or call Steve on 07443 003253.

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PostSport DARTS: Andy Whiteley produced a fine performance, averaging more than 24 points a dart, as THe Legends sunk Neptune in week 14 of the Tuesday Double-In Double-Out Darts League.

Here are the results in full: DIVISION ONE - Newtown Raiders 8 THe Hoffs 14; Neptune 2 THe Legends 17; Friary Arms 14 Old Barn Owls 6; QE2 - bye.

MAN OF THE MATCH - Andy Whiteley (THe Legends) 14 & 27 darts [24.44 av]; Karen Winter (Newtown Raiders) 26 & 27 darts [18.91 av]. HIGH / TON+ IN-SHOTS - Andy Whiteley (THe Legends) 140 & 120; Richard Pennells (THe Hoffs) 120; Ashley Clemets (THe Hoffs) 112; Graeme Dutton (Friary Arms) 112; Dean Knight (Old Barn Owls) 112. HIGH / TON+ OUT-SHOTS - Paul Bizzell (THe Hoffs) 150; Andy Whiteley (THe Legends) 118.

DIVISION TWO - Cabin Cruisers 13 Wheatsheaf 8; Chi Snooker Club 17 Richmond Arms 3; BRSA 18 Pier Bar 2; the Hoffmeisters 5 Hunston Club 14.

MAN OF THE MATCH - Andy Cooper (Cabin Cruisers) 21 & 28 darts [20.45 av]; Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club) 22 & 23 darts [22.27 av]; Rob Misselbrook (Hunston Club) 22 & 31 darts [18.91 av]; Lee Passey (BRSA) 29 & 31 darts [16.70 av]. HIGH / TON+ IN-SHOTS - Graham Clear (Hunston Club) 120 & 100; Andy Cooper (Cabin Cruisers). 120 HIGH / TON+ OUT-SHOTS - Mark Sheppard (Hunston Club) 114.

DARTS: Rob Collins threw just 38 darts as he helped Friary Z outpace Hunston Hares in week eight of the Friday Benevolent Darts league. Here are the results in full: DIVISION ONE - Hunston Hares 5 Friary 'Z' 16; Newtown Amity 13 Aldingbourne Mavericks 8; Aldwick Legion 11 Claremont 9; the Legends - bye; Newtown Amity 11 the Legends 10 (catch up). MAN OF THE MATCH - Rob Collins (Friary 'Z') 14 & 24 darts [26.37 av]; Alex Norgett (Newtown Amity) 20 & 22 darts [23.86 av]; Buster Barton (Squash Club) 21 & 24 darts [22.27 av]; Ben Lubbe (Aldingbourne Mavericks) 22 & 28 darts [20.04 av]; Alex Norgett (Newtown Amity) 25 & 25 darts [20.04 av] 180s - Lewis Campling (Newtown Amity) x1; Terry Smith (Aldwick Legion) x1; Buster Barton (Squash Club) x1.

DIVISION TWO - Chi Snooker Club 14 Richmond 'B' 5; Friary 'D' 11 Lamb Steyne 11; BRSA Ravens 7 QE2 Galleon 16; Royal Oak - bye. MAN OF THE MATCH - Ian Dendy (QE2 Galleon) 18 & 27 darts [20.18 av]; Barry Foster (Lamb Steyne) 20 & 25 darts [22.27 av]; Derek Mitchell (Chi Snooker Club) 25 & 31 darts [17.89 av] 180s - Ashley Clements(QE2 Galleon) x1; Neil Conn (Lamb Steyne) x1.

DIVISION THREE - ASC 4 Newtown 'C' 17; Friary 'C' 9 Richmond Rebels 15; Pagham Cricket Club 15 BRSA Jokers 8; Newtown 'C' 11 BRSA Jokers 10 (catchup). MAN OF THE MATCH - Joe Osman (BRSA Jokers) 22 & 27 darts [20.45 av]; Rob Metcalfe (BRSA Jokers) 23 & 26 darts [20.45 av] (catch-up match); Roy Barrett (Friary 'C') 31 & 34 darts [15.42 av]; Ian Kewin (Newtown 'C') 32 & 37 darts [14.52 av] 180s - Dan Middleton (Newtown 'C') x1 (catch-up match); Joe Osman (BRSA Jokers) x1; Lucann Forden (Pagham Cricket Club) x1.

SHORT MAT BOWLS: Boxgrove-based Infinity went into a tough match on Sunday with one player short against THe Martlets at Bury.

On mat 1, John Simms, Denise Kirby, Chris Page and Jack Rollings had a tight match, but fortunately came out on top, winning 29-18. On mat 2, Chris Jeffery, Steve Jeffery and Charlotte Rollings fought valiantly but struggled to finish 7-34 down. THe team took two points to THe Martlets' four points.

Next weekend they have two matches, Saturday away to Upper Beeding and Sunday at home to Bognor Goodwoods.

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No January Blues for Selsey as unbeaten run extends to seven

f The Lions face a midweek cup match

Pagham wait for FA probe PAGHAM chairman Tony Shea said the club would wait patiently for the results of an investigation after their Sussex Senior Cup quarter final tie with Horsham was postponed at late notice.

THe Lions were set to host the Isthmian South side at Nyetimber Lane on Tuesday evening.

But, after a number of Horsham players were involved in a car accident outside London, the match was called off about 45 minutes before kick-off as the visitors had only five players at the ground.

With the Sussex FA now undertaking a probe into the situation, Shea said Pagham were still unsure what the next step would be.

He said: "THe Sussex FA are looking into it.

"We're waiting on news on whether there's a rematch or whether we go through and the match is not played."

THe situation around the late postponement could be seen as an unwelcome distraction ahead of a big week for the Lions.

With no match last weekend, Pagham slipped to fourth in the SCFL Premier as teams

around them picked up points.

It means that going into this weekend there are just three points separating second and seventh.

Tomorrow, the Lions will travel to THree Bridges, a team who are sixth and have taken ten points from the last 12.

But, with striker Dan Simmonds set to return, a man who has scored ten goals in his past four matches, Pagham fear no one.

Shea said: "It is a big week.

Hopefully, Dan will be back after missing the Peacehaven match due to a family wedding.

"It is a massive game. We'll be doing everything we can to try to win the game.

"We've been in good form so there's no reason why we will not put in a good performance."

Attention will then turn to another cup on Tuesday when Pagham welcome Newhaven to Nyetimber Lane in the semifinal of the RUR Cup (7.30pm).

THat is if the FA do not insist on the Senior Cup match with Horsham to be played then.

Shea said: "If it is them [Newhaven], we will approach that as we do any other. We'd like to reach a cup final as it's good for everyone at the club."

f Dan Simmonds is set to return for Pagham

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SELSEY will be looking to extend their unbeaten run to eight as the Blues eye up a late season push for the top three.

Steve Bailey's side struck twice in the second half to beat AFC Varndeanians at Brighton & Hove Albion's former Withdean home last weekend.

Goals from Ryan Morey and Ryan Chittock sealed the win, which means Selsey continue their push up the SCFL Division One table.

THe Blues, who sit seventh and last tasted defeat in November, travel to Haywards Heath tomorrow to play St Francis Rangers (3pm).

THe Blues' good run of form have put them back in contention with the teams leading the way.

With two games in hand on the sides around them, Selsey know that if results go their way they could haul themselves up to fourth within touching distance of a promotion place.

While their opponents tomorrow are in the bottom third of the table, they will have fresh legs after only playing three times in the past six weeks.

Saints will also be buoyed after beating third-placed Wick 3-1 away last time out.

f Selsey are looking to continue their winning run

City fighting on all four fronts Ne

CHICHESTER City continue to fight on four fronts as the Lillywhites' search to bring silverware to Oaklands Park steps up a gear.

THe next four matches for Miles Rutherford's side will see them compete in four different competitions.

With the matches coming thick and fast, the side currently sitting third in the SCFL Premier know the next few weeks will go a long way to deciding their fate for this season.

Tomorrow, Chi welcome Crawley Down Gatwick to Oaklands Park (3pm) as they look to keep a run going which has seen them

take 22 points from a possible 24 since early November.

THen, on Tuesday, City travel to Broadbridge Heath in the semi final of the Sussex RUR cup (7.45pm). Having beaten Hassocks 4-0 away in the league last time, thanks to goals from Josh Clack (2), Lorenzo Dolcetti and Scott Murfin, Chi will be in confident mood for the week ahead.

Also on the horizon is an away trip to Haywards Heath in the fourth round of the Peter Bentley Cup on February 6.

But, by far the biggest focus is on the FA Vase,

f Lorenzo Dolcetti scored in Chi's 4-0 win

a competition in which Chi have reached the last 16 for the first time.

After beating Horley Town 2-1 in the last round, their opponents have raised questions over City's inclusion of a number of players who have turned out for step four teams already this season.

So far, Chi, who are step five, are yet to comment on the issue.

But, with the FA Vase match against Cheshire side 1874 Northwich to come on February 3, it is no doubt a distraction.

Elsewhere, in SCFL Division Two, Sidlesham will be looking to halt a four game losing run which stretches back to November when they travel to Rustington tomorrow (2pm).

Daren Pearce's side lost to Montpelier Villa 1-0 last time, a result which has seen them drop to fourth in the table.

Near neighbours Bosham will be looking to follow up a 3-0 victory over leaders Roffey last week with a positive result away at Brightonbased Montpelier tomorrow (2pm).

Graeme Dowden and Callum Coker (2) scored the goals for the Robins.

In the FA Women's Premier South, Chichester City Ladies return to league action against Swindon Town at Oaklands Park on Sunday (2pm). * Chichester City have made a public appeal for volunteers to help out at the club on matchdays. Anyone interested can contact the club on Twitter @chicityfc

Wolverine Pink lead the rest of the pack WOLVERINE Pink have fought their way to the top of the table after two weeks of action in the Chichester Netball League.

Fourteen teams are taking part in this year's competition with the sides spread across two divisions.

THe Wolverines made it ten points from ten to start the competition by beating Red Flames in a close contest.

THe teams were level at half time 17-17, and again at the end of the third quarter. But the Wolverines hammered home the goals and took the game 32-28.

THe second week also saw Chichester College team take on newly formed Wolverine Blue. It was close at the half but College popped in 30 goals after the break to

win 44-19.

Court two had another division 1 match between the Uni team Pink Ladies and Matchmakers.

Pink ladies established a lead early on and despite a great effort from Matchmakers they couldn't catch the Uni girls who won 34-25.

Court 3 had the Premiership clash between Purple Storm and Blue Flames.

Both teams took a while to settle. But the Blue Flames stormed ahead in the second half with some edge of the circle shooting from Hutchin bringing the final score to 21-13. Spice Goals and Footloose were the other winning teams on the night beating Chichester Netball Club and Clovers respectively.

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f Bognor pushed National League side Leyton Orient all the way before losing 2-1 in the FA Trophy

Rocks boss urges side to end fans' long wait for a home win Next Game

WEALDSTONE (H) Tomorrow, 3pm

BOGNOR boss Jack Pearce has called on his side to put in a winning performance ahead of tomorrow's 'massive' home match with Wealdstone.

THe Rocks are second bottom of National South, six points from safety and without a win in all competitions since mid-December.

For a league win, Bognor fans must go back to the middle of November. And, for a home victory in National South, that last happened in the middle of August, some five months ago.

Given that run, Pearce says his team owe the Bognor faithful a victory - and he believes it could start tomorrow against a mid-table Wealdstone side who have won just once away from home in the league all term.

Pearce said: "It is a massive game for us. We have to start picking up some points and wins.

THe easiest place to do that is at home.

"THe support has been magnificent for the team all season when you look at our position in the league.

"I'm sure if we work as hard as we have done in recent weeks then we will be difficult to beat and we will have plenty of possession. THe question is whether or not we can score some goals."

THe Nye Camp faithful will be full of heart after seeing their side push National League opponents Leyton Orient all the way in the FA Trophy last weekend.

Despite being reduced to ten when debutant

Richard Gilot was dismissed for a second yellow card, a late Jimmy Muitt 25-yard piledriver took the east London side to extra time.

Orient, though, who just a few seasons ago were on the verge of promotion to the Championship, found a winner, denying the Rocks a place in the next round.

Pearce said: "Given that they are an exfootball league club who are full-time and have got good players and, given that we had eight unavailable for selection due to one thing or another, I thought we gave a very good account for ourselves.

"I don’t think any manager could ask for any more. I was absolutely delighted with the performance but I’ve been like that for last six to seven matches.

"Unfortunately we are not winning games of football. In all my years, I've never known spirit and effort get so unrewarded and that's becoming a problem."

Bognor will be without the suspended Gilot and Ben Swallow, as well as injury absentees Corey Heath, Keaton Wood, Chad Field, Ollie Pearce and James Crane for tomorrow's match.

Even with 35 per cent of his squad missing, Pearce said his focus remained on bringing a striker in.

He said: "We know what we need but we can’t sort it. I understand why our supporters get frustrated. I'm convinced it will change but we just need to be patient."

Mackems trial for teen Tommy HE HAS been one of the real positives of the Rocks season so far. And it seems as though the form of Tommy Block has not escaped sides further up the football ladder.

THe teenage midfielder, who has been linked with Championship side Sheffield United, has spent the past week on trial at Sunderland.

Bognor boss Jack Pearce told the Post that a number of clubs were interested in Block.

He insisted, though, that the midfielder remained a Rocks player, adding no deal had been agreed and any terms would be discussed after his trial.

THe Rocks have added to the squad with the addition of French midfielder Richard Gilot.

THe 21-year-old made his debut against Leyton Orient but will miss the next game after being dismissed for two bookings.

Pearce said the search for a striker continues with 'at least ten' players looked at but none has signed on the dotted line.

Meanwhile, Joe Lea has had his Rocks contract cancelled so he can join Gosport Borough to play regular first team football.

A club spokesman said: "Despite not getting much playing time, Joe was unfailing in his commitment to the club and his cheerful and friendly personality will be missed."

f Rocks midfielder Tommy Block

WHAT a game! Of course, I am talking about that battling performance this past Saturday at home to Vanarama National Premier side Leyton Orient.

THis game certainly didn’t disappoint me. It had everything. Two wonder goals, two sending offs (not that the game needed it) and some superb individual efforts which culminated into a match many will never forget.

It was an impressive showing from the Os and their fans soon packed the ground.

In the end there was a near 1,400 in attendance. I have to admit I was quite surprised after some of the Orient fans online had previous slated the competition to be a ‘Mickey Mouse Cup’, whatever that means.

Stand-out performances had to include Calvin Davies and Kristian Campbell on either side of defence and then you had Manny Adebowale who also stepped up. Oh - and the goal by ‘Magic’ Jimmy Muitt had to put him up there with the best, too. What a strike!

Bognor battled hard and more than matched the Londoners with a fine first half.

I would even go as far as to say that we were better than the visitors before half-time.

Orient came back into it after the restart and soon scored.

But Bognor continued to graft and, on 89 minutes, Muitt received the ball following good play from Doug Tuck and Harvey Whyte to steer the ball on the half volley high into the top right corner from miles out.

I loved it and celebrated in the main stand like no-one was watching. And, luckily, I think everyone else in the ground did the same.

Shame it took such a quality finish to deny us taking the

game to penalties in the end.

THat’s football though - all we have to do is replicate this sort of performance into our league games.

Orient’s next match sees them travel to Dover Athletic in the THird Round and they shouldn’t underestimate them either.

It’s hard to see whether Dover will give as good a match as we did at Nyewood Lane though! Good luck to them.

Before this, on the way to Whitehawk everyone was saying a win was what was required. And despite an in-form Muitt giving us the lead in the second-half, it was Whitehawk who would snatch the point in the end.

THe worrying thing is that they won again this past weekend. We haven’t had a great deal of luck this season and in football sometimes that’s what you need to make that bit of difference.

Hard luck was certainly dealt to Harvey in the first half and Jimmy in the second.

On another day, the result would have been 5-2 to Bognor. Steve King has got that team playing better football with Hawks expected to climb out of trouble.

THere’s no reason why we cannot do the same. Every game from now until the end of the season is like a cup game. I feel if the players think this way then we might just get out of the relegation zone.

Not many fixtures are left, but if the Orient game is anything to go by then I know the lads are trying their best.

Do you think we will stay up? Be sure to come and tell me your thoughts at the home game tomorrow when we face Wealdstone.

We are due a home win!

'Let’s go again'.

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