Bersted In Focus March 2026

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Dear All,

Living in this part of Sussex, I am often reminded that what truly powers a community is not grand gestures or big headlines, but the steady, everyday kindness of ordinary people.

We see it all around us. And this month I want to give a huge shout out to Charlie at Felpham Village Post Office who went above and beyond to help me re-assemble a massive parcel, so it didn’t miss the deadline. And he did this for an hour while still serving other customers and making sure they were happy! His patience and kindness meant the world to me. Thank you, Charlie!

Life can feel very busy and, at times, overwhelming. We are all juggling responsibilities, reading endless messages and racing from one commitment to the next. And yet, even in the middle of all that, kindness finds a way to shine through.

If you would like to give someone in our community a ‘kindness shout out’ please do email office@infocusmagazines.co.uk and we will share your stories over the coming months.

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ARUN WOMEN’S WALKING FOOTBALL CLUB

SCOOPS NATIONAL AWARD BY KATE STEWART

In Focus Magazines is delighted to announce that Arun WWFC has been crowned the WFA National Women’s Team of the Year 2025. And we are very proud indeed to have played a small part in their success by helping this community-driven club recruit their first team back in June 2025.

Team player, Georgette Budhram, said: “We are all women who live in the area and needless to say we are very excited!

“This national award reflects our rapid development, inclusive ethos, and outstanding contribution to women’s sport in the Arun area.

“We are so proud to share our inspiring journey from a small group of six players to a thriving, competitive, and community-driven club of 30 women aged 40 to 75. This is a grassroots success story built from determination,” she added.

The ARUN WWFC began when a handful of women joined a men’s walking football group hoping to form a women’s section. After a brief spell the group made the bold decision to establish an independent club—one that would champion women’s walking football in the region.

Early support from Just Play enabled the club to secure essential equipment and train its first WFA (Walking Football Association) referees. With an experienced former footballer already among the founding members the team quickly began to grow in confidence and capability.

Arun WWFC’s development has been powered by successful funding applications, including:

• £450 from AXA, enabling the purchase of gloves, shin pads, and the club’s first shirts, as well as training an additional Level 1 coach.

• Support from Chase Bank, allowing the Chair to complete a coaching qualification and strengthen the club’s long term coaching capacity.

• A transformative £10,500 National Lottery Community Fund grant, which subsidised pitch and tournament fees, provided full kits for all players, funded summer training equipment, and supported local advertising to raise awareness. These investments helped the club keep membership costs low and ensure accessibility for women from all backgrounds.

As membership grew to 15, the club entered the Sussex League, (winning the shield at our first attempt) Worthing Summer Tournament, and over 60’s competitions. Today, with 30 active members, Arun WWFC often fields two teams in the Sussex League and runs both a Monday practice session and a Wednesday coaching night.

Georgette continued: “Arun WWFC prides itself on being a place where women can learn new skills, compete, make friends, and rebuild confidence. We have created a space where women can grow, compete, laugh, recover and feel part of something special. Our story shows what’s possible when determination meets community support.

“The club also celebrates sporting achievement, with one player selected for the Sussex Regional Squad and ambitions to see more follow in 2026.

“With three qualified WFA referees, four Level 1 coaches, and a membership that spans three decades of age, Arun Women’s Walking Football Club has become a beacon of empowerment, resilience, and community spirit.”

If you would like to join Arun WWFC or find out more about the club visit its Facebook page Arun WOMENS Walking Football Club or email awwfootball@gmail.com

LOCAL HISTORY BY SYLVIA ENDACOTT

With all the wind recently I thought we could have a look at the bygone windmills of the area.

Our first in Felpham in an area, today, occupied by Admiralty Gardens. Here was the White Mill. This was a seven-storey white stone smock mill, where the sweeps (sails) could make the 27 h.p. which was needed to drive the four pairs of stones. This mill stood for approx. 80 years until the 1880’s and the name of the first miller was Mr Haynes. The last miller was Henry Hobbs who occupied the position for approximately 30 years.

This sketch of 1879 (right) shows the White Mill with the coastguard’s flagstaff in the background. It shows the mill as derelict and it was eventually claimed by the sea and demolished in 1879. The brick and stone from the base of the White Mill were re-used in the building of the stables and garden walls of Turret House.

Another mill in Felpham was the Black Mill. One of the earliest records is of William Cosens in 1801 purchasing an area named Mill Field for the sum of £555. This covered an area of land from Admiralty Road to the sea. By 1806 William had built a wooden post mill, which stood on a brick base and could be rotated, so that the complete construction revolved and the sails, or sweeps as they were known, faced any available wind. This mill was used for the grinding of corn to make the very necessary flour. However, Louisa sold the mill in 1862 to Edward Stubbington, whose address was 7 Spencer Terrace, Bognor, for a sum of £1,050.

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Monday 23 March 2026 – 1845 for 1930 hrs 'Hawker Typhoon - Forgotten Hero'

Presented by Mr Anthony Knight

Anthony Knight is currently the Secretary of TECT, (Typhoon Entente Cordiale Trust), an organisation formed in 2007 to preserve the history and traditions of the former Hawker Typhoon squadrons and develop links with the Eurofighter Typhoon squadrons.

The Hawker Typhoon was the biggest, fastest, most powerful and most heavily armed fighter in the RAF from 1942 until 1945 but is not widely known about. It operated mainly over the continent and was instrumental in the successful Battle of Normandy and the subsequent advance through France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Residents of West Sussex would have been familiar with the howl of its Napier Sabre engine until the Typhoon squadrons moved to France after D-Day. After V-E Day the Typhoons were flown back to England to be scrapped, their fascinating history being soon forgotten. They played a major part in victory in World War II and we should remember their brief but essential contribution. The talk will explore the development of the Typhoon, its changing roles, its activities before and after D-Day and efforts to preserve its memory.

VENUE – Boxgrove Village Hall, The Street, Boxgrove, PO18 0EE 6.45pm for 7.30pm start. Members £5, Non-members £10 and under 16s FREE.

Doors open at 6.45pm no pre-booking, no reserved seating. For further information about AirACES, please see www.airaces.org.uk or call David Batcock on 07502 400657.

DOES YOUR PET NEED A PHYSIO?

Physiotherapy has many benefits for your pet including pain relief, improved muscle strength and joint movement, improved fitness and reduced anxiety. Katie Cleeves is a veterinary physiotherapist based in Barnham and she believes that many of the behavioural and performance issues we see in our animals are caused by pain which a course of physiotherapy can really help with. Katie says physiotherapy can help animals with:

• Osteoarthritis

• Spinal pain

• Muscle tears

• Tendon & ligament injuries

• Lameness

• Post operative rehab

• Poor performance

Animal physiotherapists offer a range of different treatments but these are the ones I offer:

• Soft tissue therapy/massage

• Electrotherapy including Laser, Ultrasound, NMES

• Manual therapy

• Taping

• Exercise therapy

• Agility dog checks

Here are a few of the animals Katie is currently working with:

• Rider assessments

Lillie is a Belgian Shepherd who has been competing at grade 7 agility for the past few years. Lillie is now 8 years old and coming to the end of a successful agility career. I tend to see her every 2 months for a check over and we address any sore muscles she has. Agility is tough on a dog’s joints so we work on keeping her as strong as possible to prevent her picking up injuries.

Colin is an 8 year old Dachshund who underwent spinal surgery for disc disease 2 months ago. Intervertebral disc disease is very common in this breed and leads to paralysis. Colin’s surgery has relieved pressure on the spinal cord and surrounding nerves allowing them to recover so that he will hopefully walk again. We are currently at the stage where he is starting to stand unsupported. I provide him with weekly laser treatment to aid the healing and a strict daily exercise regime to help him get strong again.

Merlot is one of my regular horse clients, I see him every 3 months for maintenance. Merlot has some arthritis in his hock joints which are the equivalent to human ankles, this is mostly controlled with yearly steroid injections. However when the hocks are stiff and painful this affects his posture and walking and leads to tightness in his pelvis and spine. I help him with this through soft tissue work to release off the tension and stretches to improve the movement. This helps him to be more comfortable.

If you would like to find out more. Please email Katie Cleeves on katiecleeves@yahoo.co.uk or call her on 07795560502.

THE MUSIC OF BIRDS

BY ALICE MCDOUGALL

Birdsong – one of the most joyous sounds to the human ear. The musicality of birds is something us humans have always been deeply connected to. Ancient philosophers Athenaeus and Lucretius believed humans learnt how to make music from birds.

Who sings?

The mesmeric, lyrical splendour of birdsong is a feature of the ‘passerines’, the ‘songbirds’ – our finches, tits, warblers, starlings, skylarks, nightingales, buntings, linnets and robins.

Why do Birds Sing?

Birdsong has two main functions: firstly, to attract a partner and secondly to defend territory, a warning to any likely competitors. Some researchers have also concluded that they also sing for pleasure. How do birds sing?

Birds have a vocal organ called a syrinx similar to the human larynx. In the songbirds, this is particularly sophisticated, allowing them to produce intricate arrangements of sounds. As they are able to control each side of the syrinx separately, they are able to produce two different sounds at once. This gives us the beautiful musicality that we find so joyous.

What connects us to birdsong?

The sequence of some birds singing is akin to our scales or chords, while the combination of long and short notes creates patterns which parallel our human forms of composition. We hear familiar melodies and tempos, and birds sing with extraordinary variability – notice how configurations emerge and then disappear. Repetition is replaced with variation and surprise, just as human music does. The timbre of some birds is reflected in our musical instruments: the flute for example, is a similar tone to the blackbird.

Where do we find birdsong in music?

Birdsong can be found throughout western music. In Beethoven’s ‘Pastoral’ symphony no.6, we hear the flute mimic the nightingale while the oboe represents the quail and the clarinets play the cuckoo.

In Vivaldi’s ‘Il Gardellino’, the goldfinch is immersed in the tinkling sounds of the violin, and Tchaikovsky gave us the beautiful choral piece, ‘The Nightingale’. The twentieth century French composer Oliver Messiaen’s was fully absorbed into the magic of birdsong as demonstrated in his epic, ‘Catalogue d’Oisaeux’ which depicts thirteen species of birds in piano solos. We also hear birdsong in many different genres of contemporary music – The Beatles’ ‘Blackbird’, Pink Floyd’s ‘Goodbye Blue Sky’, Cassandra Jenkins ‘The Ramble’, and folk singer Sam Lee’s ‘Singing with Nightingales’ to name a few.

This is the time of year that we really start to hear the birds sing. If you want to hear the full orchestra, why not take a walk around RSPB Pagham Harbour and Medmerry, or join us for one of our coming events.

To find out more about events at Pagham Harbour and Medmerry this month: https://events.rspb.org.uk/paghamharbour

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(I also incorporate various techniques such as accupressure, Thai stretching and muscle manipulation and cupping when needed)

From my lovely Felpham Village therapy room, I offer treatments for pain, injuries, muscle and joint tension, stiffness, gut issues, sleep disturbances, food intolerances, allergies, skin problems, fatigue, anxiety, emotional issues and so much more. For general relaxation, a full body Hot Stone Massage is a popular choice. I see people of all ages including children, and I work regularly in a local care home to help with age-related complaints. I very much look forward to welcoming new clients.

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KINGLEY VALE WALK

TO STOUGHTON BY SIMON BAKER IRONS

This month’s walk is a challenging 11km hike in the lovely area surrounding Kingley Vale. Situated just north of Chichester, Kingley Vale is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, home to grassy downland, shrubland, and one of Europe’s most impressive yew forests. Some of the ancient yews are thought to be up to 2,000 years old, making them among the oldest living organisms in Britain. From the ridge above the valley, wide views stretch across Sussex and out towards the south coast.

The reserve’s main car park is at West Stoke, which is where we began our walk (Be aware that it can get busy at weekends). If you’re visiting during bluebell season, it’s worth crossing the road and strolling a short distance back towards the village to enjoy the beautiful displays of bluebells in the woodland.

• The walk starts by leaving the car park, passing through the gate, and following the track north.

After roughly 1km you’ll reach the southern edge of the reserve. It’s worth pausing at the information hut here to learn more about the landscape. The boards also outline alternative walking routes around the reserve.

• We chose to follow the edge of the reserve, climbing the hillside in a northwesterly direction. With Kingly Vale on our right, the views to our left gradually open out across Sussex towards the Isle of Wight. After reaching the top of the path, it drops steeply through the woodland. As you emerge from the trees, the village of Stoughton appears ahead. Keep an eye out along this stretch for the memorial to Pilot Officer Bolesław Własnowolski V.M., K.W., which stands beside the path near the field where his Hurricane crashed in November 1940.

• The path joins the road in Stoughton, where you’ll find the Hare and Hounds, a welcoming village pub that’s perfect for a drink or a relaxed lunch.

• Leave Stoughton by following the Monarch’s Way as it gently climbs Stoughton Down, with the trees of Kingley Vale rising ahead. As you reach the woodland, if you continue straight on you’ll come to Goosehill Camp, an iron age settlement that has been hidden for centuries beneath the trees on the north side of Bow Hill.

• Alternatively, if you turn right and head on up Bow Hill through woodland of tall, straight trees, you’ll soon emerge at the top of Kingley Vale, where the great yew groves begin. Their continued presence here is incredible, given that so many of Europe’s ancient yews were lost after the 14th century to supply the longbow trade.

• As you follow the ridge, you’ll reach the Devil’s Humps, some of the finest Bronze Age burial mounds in the southeast. Their size and prominence suggest they were reserved for people of high status, perhaps chiefs or priests.

• After passing the Devil’s Humps, continue down the hill through Yew Tree Grove, where the ancient yews twist and coil into extraordinary shapes. Before long you’ll arrive back at the information hut. From here, it’s just a short stroll along the track to return to the car park.

To see more photos and walks please follow me on Instagram @piertopiertrekking

ARTIST OF THE MONTH: MARION WITCOMB

I've always considered myself a self-taught artist and was initially drawn to capturing the charm and character of buildings. My journey began with bespoke commissions, painting detailed portraits of houses and historic properties across the South of England.

Over a decade, I painted more than 100 homes in watercolour. Although I still enjoy creating architectural paintings in my own distinctive style, my work has since evolved to include botanical themes—expressed through detailed pen and ink drawings and vibrant watercolours. I’ve loved transforming these designs into unique homeware like cushions, mugs, trinket boxes and more, allowing my art to live beyond the frame.

My passion for the arts also led me to play a central role in establishing Sculpture at Goodwood, where I had the privilege of working closely with sculptors, foundries and curators on the commissioning and installation of some remarkable British sculpture.

Born in Arundel, I have now lived in Felpham with my husband Bill, and our golden retriever Monty, for the past 11 years. The natural beauty of the area continues to inspire me every day—whether I'm painting, walking by the sea, or simply watching the way the light falls through the garden.

This year I shall be exhibiting in the Easter Art Trail, 30 March to 19 April at Lordington Park, The Vale, West Stoke, The Huts, Thornham Marina, Emsworth and The Deck, Emsworth. Also The Bognor Coastal Art Trail during the last two weekends of July.

To find out more or to make an appointment to visit my studio please visit: www.marionwitcombartist.com Instagram: @marionwitcombartist or email: marion@witcomb.me.uk or call 07906346490

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A STYLE REFRESH PART II

BY FELPHAM FASHION GURU VICKY BOOKER

Following on from last month’s article where we met Jim and he had his ‘colours (and style) done’, here’s the next steps of his image update journey.

Once I had the ‘practical’ elements of Jim’s colour palette and the shapes that would suit, I discovered more about his lifestyle and the look he was after. The questionnaire Jim filled in before the session gave me a great insight. I asked him about what he did, the things he liked and didn’t like, and how he wanted to feel in his clothes. This is all about our ‘Style Personality’ and is such a key part of the styling journey.

With all the style puzzle pieces (colour, fit, and style) in place, we finished the first session by going through Jim’s wardrobe. For each item, we discussed if they should stay, be moved on, or need a little tweaking to make them work better. I helped put together some outfits and gave Jim ideas about wearing his clothes in new ways. Finally, we made a list of items to buy to fill in any gaps.

Then it was time to go shopping! I arrived in Chichester ahead of time for a quick scan to see what might work for Jim. We started at independent men’s store Stephen Lawrence. This is a truly family run business which has been selling high quality brands such as Hugo Boss, Fynch Hatton and Eton since 1995.

When I shop with clients, I am very respectful of their likes and dislikes, but sometimes it’s important to push the comfort zone and try things on you may not normally have gone for! “Vicky got me into denim for the first time in 40 years and I have not stopped wearing my new jeans.”

With a few high-quality pieces in the bag, we headed to Brook Taverner for shirts (North Street), M&S for more basics (East Street), and Charles Clinkard for some modern, smart boots (South Street).

Jim says: “Vicky knows exactly how to shop – efficiently, confidently, and with real purpose, and it was a laugh. Shirts, tops, shoes, T-shirts, bags full, by the end a new Jim had appeared. I had new outfits, great colours, and clothes that properly fitted, that made me feel great and I genuinely love. She made the whole experience enjoyable and, surprisingly, great fun.”

If you feel you’d like a bit of a style refresh, get in touch to see how I can help. Vickybooker.com or contact me for info – vicky@vickybooker.com

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BEEF IN GUINNESS

St Patrick’s Day is on 17 March. Celebrate with a casserole cooked in Guinness to make a delicious sauce.

Ingredients

For the stew:

2 tbsp oil

1kg braising steak, cut into large pieces

2 tbsp plain flour, well-seasoned

3 onions, sliced

500ml Guinness

2 sprigs thyme

For the dumplings:

75g butter, frozen and grated, or 75g suet

150g self-raising flour

1 small onion, grated

2 sprigs of thyme, leaves stripped and chopped

Water for mixing

Method

• Heat the oven to 150C/fan 130C/gas 2.

• Heat a little of the oil in a large ovenproof pan.

• Lightly flour the pieces of braising steak and fry in small batches until well browned. Remove them with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate.

• Add the onions to the pan and fry on a fairly high heat until they soften and tinge brown at the edges.

• Pour the Guinness into the pan, letting it bubble up, then return the meat to the pan along with the thyme. Cover the pan and transfer to the oven for 2-2 1/2 hours or until tender. The sauce will sweeten and thicken during the cooking time.

• Make the dumplings towards the end of the cooking time by mixing the grated butter or suet, flour, onion, and thyme together and season well.

• Gradually add water to the dry ingredients until you have a soft dough. Divide into 12 balls. Place the dumplings on top of the casserole and return it to the oven, uncovered, for 25 minutes. Serve with shredded cabbage or spring greens.

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MAKING TAX DIGITAL

BY TIM KUCHANNY

THIS MIGHT AFFECT YOU?

Have you heard of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD ITSA) before? If you are a sole trader and or have rental income, this legislation is likely to affect you.

My name is Tim Kuchanny, and I am a Chartered Certified Accountant with the ACCA and the director and owner of Platinum Accounting Services Ltd based in Bognor Regis. I have been talking to my clients about this legislation since 2019.

Here is a brief rundown of how MTD works, who it will affect and some common questions. I have also made a YouTube video (@TimKuchanny) to help people understand. Visit YouTube and search @TimKuchanny Who is affected?

People with turnover (this is what you bill your clients, so before all expenses) of more than 50,000 in their sole trade and rentals together.

The thresholds for self-employed income + landlord income are:

• 06/04/2026: £50,000 and more • 06/04/2027: over £30,000 • 06/04/2028: over £20,000

Some examples of people hit from 04/2026:

• Rental turnover of 50,000 or more • Sole trader with turnover of 50,000 or more,

• Rental and a sole trade income turnover of both together adds up to 50,000 or more (this could be any mix as long as both of them together add up to 50,000 or more).

What filings need to be made?

You will need to make the following filings for each trade or property business if your year-end is the 5 April. Do I pay more often?

Currently, no, it's still the same payments in January and July as relevant. Will I need software to file this and do I need to pay?

Yes, there is software on the marketplace that can be used to file your return (e.g. Xero) however, the vast majority of these require you to pay to be able to file your returns.

What happens if you are late filing?

There is a new penalty regime that will come into force from 06/04/2027, which involves points per late filing that will result in penalties starting from £200 being automatically applied. Points are cumulative and each time you miss a filing you get one point and they only expire after roughly two years one month after they are issued.

We help our clients with these filings and advice so if you need more help on this please email us at info@platinumas.co.uk

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THE BOGNOR PROM 10K

SUNDAY 17 MAY

The Bognor Prom 10K Road Race is celebrating 30 years of this event on Sunday 17 May, and places are already selling fast for both the 10K and Junior Fun Run.

This popular race offers a fantastic opportunity for runners of all abilities to take part on a beautiful, flat coastal course.

Starting on Silverston Avenue, with the race village located in West Park, the route follows the promenade towards Butlins, continues through Felpham Village, along Limmer Lane, and into the Summerley Estate. Runners then reach a turnaround point and drinks station at approximately 5.5 kilometres, before returning along the promenade to the finish line.

Every finisher will receive a medal, water, and a rewards leaflet containing offers from selected local businesses.

This event raises thousands of pounds for charity each year. Our 2026 charity partner is St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Bosham, which provides vital care and support to people and families across West Sussex, both at the hospice and within the community. More information can be found at www.stwh.co.uk.

Please come along on Sunday 17 May to support the runners and the many volunteers who make this event possible. To enter the race and purchase a commemorative 30th Anniversary T-shirt, visit www.bognorprom10k.org.

The event relies on around 150 volunteers on race day. If you or someone you know can help, please email marshals.bognor10k@gmail.com. Thank you – we look forward to seeing you on Sunday 17 May! Junior Fun Run at 9am, Main 10K 10am.

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