Ferring Football Club boss Ross Harnes believes his side will get better – after shipping 33 goals in their opening two Southern Combination Football League Division 2 matches this season.

Ferring crashed to an 18-0 opening-day defeat at Jarvis Brook on Saturday, before they suffered a 15-1 reverse at home to Bosham on Tuesday. Despite those heavy losses, Harnes – who had to put together a squad after taking over in the summer – has confidence that his determined side will turn things around.

He said: “It was a lot better on Tuesday than the Jarvis Brook game but it’s still the same story as we’re working hard to put a team together.

“The lads are working hard and not getting much of a result out of it. We lost again but at the same time the determination of the lads will help us to progress and grow.”

Jack Neave scored Ferring’s goal against Bosham, making it 2-1, before the visitors ran out comfortable winners.

Harnes’ side host Rottingdean, who lost 6-0 in their last game, on Saturday.

He said: “Rottingdean is going to be interesting as they were stuffed in their last game. We’ve got the mentality to try to get a result.”

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Fickle Friends may be under the radar at the moment, but Charlotte Pearson predicts big things.

For anyone heading to Reading and Leeds festivals this weekend or Together the People next month, you might be forgiven for thinking that Fickle Friends are the new kids on the block.

However, the Brighton band have been a firm fixture on the festival circuit for the last two years playing Bestival, BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend and Secret Garden Party.

“We have been going for a while,” says lead singer Natti Shiner. “But it isn’t until you get played on commercial radio that people say ‘oh wow those guys have come from nowhere’.

“The 1975 have been going for about eight years under different guises but it is only really now people are starting to take notice.”

Natti formed the band, made up of Harry Herrington on bass; Chris Hall on lead guitar; Sam Morris on drums and Jack Wilson on keyboards, about three years ago when the quintet met at the University of Brighton.

The name came not long after they formed, with Natti explaining that Fickle Friends was just meant to be a name to tide them over and the plan was initially to change it to something else.

“As time went on it kind of just stuck so we kept with it,” she smiles.

The band’s first EP Velvet was released in 2015 and Natti says they were very much a ‘DIY band’.

“That has shifted now as we have signed with a record label,” she explains. “The first EP we did ourselves and worked really hard to get it out.

“We have the luxury of someone else doing the work now and telling us when the singles are coming out.

“It is exciting and everything is a lot more structured than it was before.”

Releasing an EP was a great way for the band to show people what they are all about and Natti reveals that it got the band the buzz they needed to get noticed.

This lead to them being signed, with work then able to begin on an album which should be released at the end of this year.

The plan for the band is to record 17 songs and then pick the ones that will make the album.

“We are always writing and figuring out what we want the album to be,” explains Natti.

Fickle Friends’ sound has been described as upbeat with an 80s synth-pop feel to it, which is probably best illustrated by single ‘Swim’.

It is clear that many of their songs wouldn’t sound out of place on the 2011 film Drive’s motion picture soundtrack – something that crossed Natti’s mind when she heard former Radio 1’s DJ Zane Lowe curate such a thing with the likes of Bastille, The 1975, and CHVRCHES.

“I would love for the BBC, or anyone, to do a re-imagining of the soundtrack again. We would love to get on it and think our sound would fit really well,” she enthuses.

As for musical influences, Natti lists bands like Bombay Bicycle Club, Justice, Two Door Cinema Club, Friendly Fires and Michael Jackson, and admits you can hear a bit of all of them in Fickle Friends.

“Our sound has changed a lot over the years. I think it has got a lot more intelligent,” she reveals.

“Before it was really hectic and chaotic, but it would be because we would play bits and be like ‘oh I love that, put that in’, ‘that is great we need to have that’, so we would get it all in.

“Now we use sounds that complement each other so it works better as a song.”

The last few months have been hectic for the band, with a diary filled with festival appearances as well as trying to fit in recording their new album in LA.

“Our weekends would be filled with festivals then we would head over to America to record the album and then back over here for a performance,” reveals Natti.

The band have never played a festival in Brighton before so Natti says they are really looking forward to performing at Together the People this month at Preston Park.

The summer may be over, although many might debate it never really started, but thanks to Fickle Friends at least the sound of summer can continue well until the end of the year.

Fickle Friends will play the NME/Radio 1 stage at Reading Festival on Friday, August 26, and the same stage at Leeds Festival on Saturday, August 27.

Together the People takes place on September 3 and 4 at Preston Park, Brighton.

Other performers include Suede, Brian Wilson performing Pet Sounds, Peter Hook and the Light, The Horrors and Turin Breaks.

For more information on the line up and to buy tickets, visit www.togetherthepeople.co.uk

To find out more about Fickle Friends, visit www.ficklefriends.co.uk

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Remi Coates got the winner as Mile Oak Football Club clinched a shock Sussex RUR Cup second-round win at Broadbridge Heath last night.

Jack Arnold fired Ben Shoulders’ side ahead but Enzo Benn’s own goal levelled things up before Coates’ second-half winner gave Oak a 2-1 victory at division-higher Heath.

Shoulders hailed his players following the fine win and said: “We played really well and deserved the victory.

“We were quick out of the blocks and dominated early on.

“It was a great win against a strong side.”

Arnold fired Oak ahead after six minutes but a mix-up 14 minutes later saw Enzo Benn put through his own net.

Mile Oak recovered well and Coates’ strike five minutes after the break helped Shoulders’ side to a shock success.

Jamie McKenzie nearly added a third late on but he was denied by Pawel Szelemey.

MILE OAK: A.Stenning; Early, D.Pollard, E.Benn, J.Pollard; Arnold, J.Benn, Wedge-Bull, J.Stenning; McKenzie, Coates. Subs: Fuller (J.Stenning), Khan (Coates), Clarke.

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Broadbridge Heath have done very well in this competition in recent years reaching the semi-final three times in the last four years but this season won’t be one of them after home defeat to Division One Mile Oak in the 2nd Round.

One of the things that Steve Painter really wanted from his team this season was to have a settled side but things don’t always go to plan and due to availability Painter was forced to make five positional changes to the team that started the previous game.

The visitors started the game well, showed a lot of pace going forward and tested Heath keeper Pawel Szelemey early on when Jack Stenning rifled a shot into the keeper’s midriff from 20 yards. Minutes later Jamie McKenzie advanced down the right flank got behind the Heath defence and crossed the ball into the path of Jack Arnold coming in like a steam train and he powered a header from 8 yards into the net past Szelemey who had no chance.

Heath equalised from a Shaun Findlay corner in the 19th minute, 3 players went up for the ball at the far post but it was a Mile Oak defender who got the final touch steering it past his own keeper Aaron Stenning into the net. Just before the break Tiago Andrade broke away down the right flank and picked out Liam Hunter on the edge of the Mile Oak penalty area but the Heath midfielder’s first time shot lacked power and was gathered comfortably by Stenning.

The visitors regained their lead 5 minutes into the restart when the impressive Remi Coates ran with the ball at his feet to the heart of the Heath defence and was brought down in the penalty area and got up to convert the resulting penalty. Midway through the half Szelemey was forced to make an excellent point blank save to deny the Oaks a third.

But it wasn’t until the final 10 minutes that Heath finally got their act together, Piers McDermott and Scott Weller both had shots from distance that went straight at Stenning, the keeper then saved his team mate Jack Arnold some embarrassment by saving well from a misdirected header. In time added on Jamal Sultan had a shot deflected into the side netting and from the corner Heath had two penalty claims turned down in quick succession, and in the final seconds a ball played over the Mile Oak defence was met on the volley by Stuart Chester but it flew agonizingly over the crossbar.

Painter was naturally disappointed with the result but said his team didn’t deserve to go through because they hadn’t created enough and their keeper didn’t have to make a save until the final minutes.

Team: Szelemey, Holvey, Bevan, Maxwell, Howard, McDermott, S.Chester, Findlay, Andrade(Nash 80), Liddell (Weller 60), Hunter (Sultan 60).

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Dave Herbert hit a hat-trick as Arundel Football Club romped to an emphatic 6-0 home success over Storrington in the Peter Bentley Cup second round on Tuesday.

Herbert’s treble included two fine free-kicks and strikes from Barney Boutwood, Rory Biggs and Alex Biggs helped Mullets see off division-lower Swans.

Mullets joint boss Craig Stuart felt it was an ideal way to follow up Saturday’s FA Cup win at Loxwood.

He said: “I think we struggled in the first 20 minutes and I was a little bit disappointed with the way we started.

“After Saturday it was always going to be tricky, we were nowhere near as good as we were against Loxwood, but in the end our quality shone through.

“I think our third goal was the killer, they dropped their heads and we really went in for the kill.”

After a slow start, Herbert’s curled free-kick stuck a post before finding the net to give his side the lead on 24 minutes.

It was 2-0 five minutes before the break as James Fernandes’ long-kick sent Herbert racing clear before he pulled the ball back for Rory Biggs to slot home.

The game was effectively ended in the space of three second half minutes as Herbert completed his hat-trick.

First, he curled a free-kick around the wall and into the bottom corner on 56 minutes.

Then, three minutes later, a sweeping move saw Nathan DaCosta pick out Harry Russell whose header back across goal was poked home by the in-form forward.

With time running out, Arundel further added to their lead. Boutwood got in on the act when he netted from Russell’s cross against his former side.

Alex Biggs then rounded it off as his drive crept under Swans goalkeeper Matt Neocleous in the last minute.

Arundel travel to Broadbridge Heath in the league on Saturday (3pm), before hosting rivals Pagham on Monday (11am).

ARUNDEL: Fernandes; L.DaCosta, Peake, Jenkins, N.DaCosta; R.Biggs, Jarvis, A.Biggs, S.Herbert; D.Herbert, Boutwood. Subs: Tipper (D.Herbert), Russell (R.Biggs), Butt, Rennie, Jones.

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East Preston Football Club made it two cup victories in just four days with a 5-3 home victory over division-higher Crawley Down Gatwick on Tuesday.

Jared Rance bagged a brace and strikes from Hayden Hunter, Dan Huet and Lukas Franzen-Jones saw EP follow up their fine FA Cup win on Saturday.

East Preston boss Bob Paine was delighted with the second-round victory and said: “The lads have been excellent and this great run continues. It was another higher-level opposition but we performed really well.”

Dan Huet slotted EP ahead after two minutes but Lee Thomas levelled seven minutes later. A manic first quarter was completed as Rance got his first on 11 minutes before Kerran Boylan made it 2-2 soon afterwards.

Hunter ensured EP led at the break with his 35th-minute effort, before Franzen-Jones added a fourth three minutes after the break.

Oliver Leslie’s spot-kick meant a nervy last 30 minutes but Rance’s strike in stoppage-time ensured EP’s progress.

EAST PRESTON: Punter; Josh Parazo, Lyne, John, Jacob Parazo; Rance, Frazen-Jones, Hallett, Barnes; Hunter, Huet. Subs: Hardman (Frazen-Jones), Witten (Huet), Smith, Beaney, Purkis.

Chichester veterans played the Summer Trophy competition sponsored by Colin Lindsell’s Royal Garden Hotel – and despite the gloomy weather forecast most of the entrants completed their rounds in the dry .

It was a blustery day and after recent rain the course played long, which certainly kept the scores down – with only two players achieving par.

Mike Hunter played well for his 35 points to be the early leader but Robert Stainsby went one better.

Stainsby would, however, rue his final hole where he didn’t score.

John Galvin played steadily throughout to score 36 and his back nine of 18 points was good enough to win the trophy.

The veterans played their inaugural home match against Meon Valley in pleasant, breezy conditions.

It was a keen contest with four of the six matches going to the wire. It was all square after the first three matches but Norman Moore and Gordon Williams had a resounding 6&5 victory and with the last two pairs squeezing home, the final result was 4½-1½ to Chichester.

Scores: J Robertson & P Collyer halved; D Galloway & M Skinner won 5&4; R Stainsby & J Paul lost 2&1; N Moore & G Williams won 6&5; C Goldsmid & R Chandler won 2&1; B Santer & N Wood won 1 up.

Chichester achieved a fine victory over Avisford Park at home by 4½-1½ with a big win for captain Jim Robertson and his vice-captain Nigel Wood by 6&5.

This was followed by a trip to Brighton & Hove in pleasant weather on the Downs where the veterans were soundly beaten, achieving just half a point from six matches.

COWDRAY PARK

Despite showery, humid weather, Leo Crouch and Sandy Barnett came in with a marvellous score of nett 69 in the Daily Mail Foursomes.

Crouch and her daughter Sandy will go on to represent Cowdray ladies in the national competition in 2017. Runners-up were Catherine Staples and Kate O’Kelly with a commendable score of nett 77.

Cowdray ladies played in the Roberts Cup, the format being an 18-hole foursomes Stableford with half combined handicap. It is a drawn competition, drawing high and low handicap pairs.

The results went down to countback. Winners were Joy Reineck and Marnie Evans, ahead of Wendy Street and Jenny Nicholls – both pairs scoring 35 points.

Cowdray Park seniors entertained the West Surrey Sages, having lost the first match at West Surrey.

On home ground they turned things round, winning comfortably by 6-2, with all the pairs evenly matched and reaching the 18th before a result was achieved. It proved a great day’s golf on a superb course.

The entente cordiale which exists between these clubs was evident with Cowdray fielding all eight pairs from the original match, while West Surrey fielded seven.

The first match ended in an honourable half before Tony Pike and Wally Mitchell completed the double over their opponents, the only pair from either side to achieve this.

Results (Cowdray names first): Sam Howes & Clive Brine halved with Mike Harrison & Gavin Bell; Tony Pike & Wally Mitchell beat Mike Sharpe & Carlton Gathern; Ian Heustice & David Wickham beat Robert Secrett & Arthur Blackman; Terry Jasper & Dave Balfour lost to James Staff & Mark Ross; Chris Hutchings & Jon Fife beat Rod Duncan & Robin Gorringe; Trevor Edwards & Pat Harrison halved with Sandy Meadow & Mike Fabian; Mike Holden & Mike Briant beat Matthew Hall & John Roberts; Barry Overington & Mike Hughes beat Terry Tidbury & John Wharton.

Cowdray seniors played their first-ever match at Alresford, a link-up arranged by Cowdray golf professional Tim Allen.

Alresford’s long-established course is set in the heart of the Hampshire countryside and, with narrow fairways and tricky greens, provided a whole new challenge for the visitors.

Cowdray were beaten 5-3, but three matches were lost by 2&1 and the final match was lost on the final green.

Cowdray found themselves three down before Brian Brockhurst and Brian Carpenter had a comfortable 3&2 win to stem the flow, and then Dave Coombes and Bill Birnie won by the same margin to keep the momentum going.

A final-green win by Nick Austin and Mike Briant completed the fightback to level the scores at 3-3.

Ian Heustice and Trevor Edwards lost by 2&1, and, in the decider, John Doran and Graham Evans were in the hunt until the 18th green to give the home side victory. The Cowdray players were effusive in their praise for the course.

Results: Terry Adsett & Phil Harrison lost 2&1; Colin West & Ken Marjoram lost 2&1; David Wickham & Bill Brownlee lost 3&2; Brian Brockhurst & Brian Carpenter won 3&2; Dave Coombes & Bill Birnie won 3&2; Nick Austin & Mike Briant won 1 up; Ian Heustice & Trevor Edwards lost 2&1; John Doran & Graham Evans lost 1 down.

Cowdray seniors’ August Stableford marked the return to competitive action of captain Derek Smith following a serious spinal operation.

Conditions proved testing, with a strong wind not helpful and the greens proving as difficult as ever. There were many good players recording disappointing scores.

Best score of the day came in division one from Bill Birnie, who returned an outstanding score of 41 points. Long-time leader John Hall finished second with 39, from Dave Balfour on 38.

In division two Dave Darby kept up his recent good form to win with 39 points, having gone out in the second group, alongside John Renwick, who finished third on countback with 38, pipped for second place by Alistair Proctor.

Five players recorded twos in division one, including Howard Morley, who scored two, on the 11th and 17th.

Five recorded twos in division two, including Arthur Mayson, who, only a week before, had scored a hole-in-one on the ninth hole, the same hole he scored his two.

Leading scores: Div 1 - 41 Bill Birnie; 39 John Hall; 38 Dave Balfour; 37 Pat Harrison; 36 Chris Hutchings. Div 2 - 39 Dave Darby; 38 Alistair Proctor, John Renwick; 37 David Tulip, Barry Overington; 36 Bernie May. Twos - D1 Terry Adsett (11), Peter Hallt (3),Howard Morley (11&17), Mike Briant (11). D2 - Rob Doney (11), Arthur Mayson (9), Rob Knight (17), Dave Darby (9), John Renwick (9).

There were fewer than usual competing in Cowdray Park’s monthly medal and only five players scored better than par.

After a series of low scores recently, the course is biting back, with long rough and fast greens taking their toll.

Winner in division one with 66 was Oliver Bradbury, followed by Shaun White (68) and Matt Harrison (69).

Simon Small took division two with 67 from Ken Chapman, Dave Fowler and Nick Caws on 70, while division-three winner with 69 was John How.

Although the overall scoring level was disappointing, there were 15 twos scored, with Eric Morrish scooping the pool in division three, with his two on the ninth.

Leading scores: Div 1 - 66 Oliver Bradbury; 68 Shaun White; 69 Matt Harrison; 71 Steve White; 72 Howard Kasey and Chris Strudwick. Div 2: 67 Simon Small; 70 Ken Chapman, Dave Fowler and Nick Caws. Div 3: 69 John How; 72 Barney Dixon.

BOGNOR

Bognor and Waterlooville ladies changed courses on an exchange day. Conditions were not conducive to golf, with high winds and rain.

However, this did not prevent the Bognor from enjoying the change of scenery. Although the American Greensomes competition was shortened to 16 holes, some of the ladies did complete 18 as conditions improved.

The winning team was Nicki Vincent and Edwina Beresford. Second were Jane Russell and Caroline Pilbeam and third June Salt and Lin Harbutt.

The Grannies Tot competition was well populated. All were keen to show that being a granny doesn’t mean you are armchair-bound.

Conditions were challenging with high winds but some good scores were produced. The winner was Sue Sidebotham with a magnificent 42 points.

Second was Sally Cameron with 39, third Sheila Sargeant with 38 and fourth Val Robertson with 34. Nearest the pin prizes were won by Elaine Conisbee on the second and Sue Davies on the tenth.

Captain Chris Hickling’s Dream Challenge featured 22 teams of men, ladies and mixed teams taking on the ‘Dream Team’ featuring club secretary James Maclean, vice-captain Norman Lee, club professional Matt Kirby and Hickling himself.

Results: Winners - Cameron Lang, Roy Tidy, Chris Johnson and Alan Entecott 88pts; 2 Chris Hickling, Norman Lee, Matthew Kirby, James Maclean 87; 3 Liam Maskell, Shaun Maskell, Gary Maskell and Jordan Vincent 86 cb.

This meant only one team managed to beat the captain’s team.

Bognor’s seniors crossed the Solent for their annual trip to Sandown & Shanklin. The day started with a full English breakfast after arriving at Sandown & Shanklin.

The game was a ding-dong affair with Sandown going into 3-1 lead after four pairs. Bognor staged a brief comeback but Sandown went into a 4-2 lead, but Bognor’s last two pairs, Steve King and Mike Matthews and Mike Oates and Dave Chalmers both won their pairs to make the overall result 4-4.

It was a super day out with Sandown excellent hosts.

Results: Gary Steventon & Mike Wadley halved, Frank Hodder & Clive Millett lost 7&5, Barry Vanstone & Ian Bright lost 3&2, Roger Selway & Rob Walker halved, Ron Stevens & Andy Isitt won 3&2, David Turner & Trevor Till lost 2 down, Steve King & Mike Matthews won 3&2, Mike Oates & David Chalmers won 2&1.

Bognor entertained Hayling Golf Club. It was one of those days for Bognor as everything clicked into place and they ran out 6½-1½ winners.

Senior captain Jim Catt and partner Mike Matthews went six up after 12 holes and won convincingly. Mention must be made of Bognor’s Mike Oates and Dave Chalmers who sank four birdies in four holes to go into an unassailable three-up lead.

Bognor’s last pairing, after being one up most of the round, lost their match on the last green.

Results: Chris Hickling & Frank Hodder won 4&2, Terry Kuhler & David Turner won 3&2, Andy isitt & Barry Forey won 3&1, Steve King & Jim Stephenson halved, Jim Catt & Mike Matthews won 6&5, Peter Lott & Clive Millett won 2 up, Mike Oates & David Chalmers won 3&2, Ray Leggett & Roger Selway lost 1 down.

The men’s midweek Stableford attracted 55 players on a very blustery day. The winner with an excellent 40 points was Terry Kuhler. Second with 37 was Peter Selby, slowly coming back into some good form after a poor year to date. In third place with 36 was John Harnett, who is showing signs of form.

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Shoreham Football Club bounced back from their FA Cup exit on Saturday with a comfortable win in the Peter Bentley Cup on Tuesday evening.

Mussels exited the FA Cup 4-3 at home to division-higher Dorking Wanderers – their first defeat of the season– but responded well and overcame division-lower Bexhill United 3-0 in the Peter Bentley Cup.

Goals from Freddie Barker, Ryan Stevens and Richard Greenfield took Shoreham past Bexhill and manager Bryan O’Toole said: “It was a really comfortable win and Josh Heyburn in goal didn’t have a save to make.

“I can’t fault the lads or moan too much because we won 3-0 but again, we missed a lot of chances. We should have been eight or nine ahead at half-time but we kept a clean sheet and got through, which was the most important thing.

“It’s been a good start to the season but that’s all it is. All we can do is continue to take things one game at a time and see what happens.”

Barker fired Shoreham into a second-minute lead from George Gaskin’s pass, before Stevens beat the Bexhill keeper to a long Rob O’Toole ball forward to head home on 37 minutes.

Joe Keehan and George Gaskin hit the post in the first half as several chances were created before and after half-time. Greenfield got the final goal on 70 minutes after linking up well with Barker and Mitchell Hand.

SHOREHAM: Heyburn; Hartley, R.O’Toole, J.Keehan, Hand; Gaskin, O’Callaghan, Storrie, Cradock; Barker, Stevens. Subs: Packer, Greenfield (Stevens, Cradock 45), Davis (Gaskin 65), Measor.

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Steyning Camera Club is looking forward to an exciting programme for the new season.

Workshops and excellent speakers are planned from September for anyone interested in photography.

A new members evening is planned at Upper Beeding Village Hall on Wednesday, 7.30pm to 10pm. This informal event is an opportunity for new members to learn what the club has to offer, with refreshments provided.

The first meeting of the season, on September 5, will be Members’ Night Presentations, an informal evening giving members the chance to show their recent work, in various formats.

Norman Atkinson, club publicity officer, said: “If would you like to improve your camera skills and like the idea of being a member of a friendly club then Steyning Camera Club will not disappoint.”

The club meets at the Village Hall, in High Street, Upper Beeding, on Mondays from September to May. Meetings run from 7.30pm to 10pm, with a refreshment break halfway through.

The club’s programme of events runs throughout the year and includes lectures and presentations, practical demonstrations, workshops and competitions.

Norman added: “Competitions are in ability-based groups to encourage maximum participation and many of our members have work appraised in our regular competitions.

“There is also a popular Coffee Club that meets throughout the year, with a view to providing social meetings coupled with practical learning from our more experienced photographers, and to enjoy coffee, of course.”

The most recent Coffee Club jaunt saw a group of 11 members take a guided tour of Oldland Windmill in Ditchling. They were blessed with a blue sky and fluffy white clouds, just as they were taking their windmill shots.

Following a guided tour, including an in-depth history of the windmill, the group had lunch at The Thatched Inn.

Contact the club secretary regarding membership, email secretary@steyningcc.org.uk or telephone 07977 144890.

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Southwick Football Club’s wait for a first win of the season continued on Tuesday when they suffered a 4-2 home Peter Bentley Cup second-round defeat.

Wickers welcomed fellow SCFL Division 1 outfit Langney Wanderers but were dumped out of this year’s competition.

Shane Saunders gave Langney a fourth-minute lead but strikes from Sam Blundell and Andy McDowell helped Southwick turn it around before ten minutes were up.

Simon Catt made it 2-2 five minutes before the break, then Paul Rogers fired Dorking back ahead two minutes later.

Southwick’s exit was then assured as Saunders got a second eight minutes after the interval.

Wicker boss John Kilgarriff believes defensive errors are costing his side dear at present.

He said: “Once again we’ve let ourselves down by giving away silly goals.

“They didn’t have to do a lot in the game as we gifted them their goals.

“Were strong going forward but it’s always going to be difficult when we are having to score four or five goals to win matches.

“At present in a little bit of a rut and losing is not a good habit and we need to get out of it.”

SOUTHWICK: Howard; Denyer, C.McClymont, Lipscombe; Peskett, Shelley, Myers, DaMario, Tucker; McDowell, Blundell. Subs: Presslie (Myers), Pretlove (Peskett), Strevens (Tucker), McLennan, Packham.

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A controversial woodland site in Mid Sussex - where acres of trees were illegally felled and burnt earlier this year - has now been put up for sale.

Shockwaves were caused back in May when the mass destruction was revealed at Pondtail Wood at Poynings.

And the owner was facing prosecution as a deadline for restorative action loomed this week.

The ancient woodland site was left decimated and large amounts of hardcore were dumped in the area.

A wave of public anger erupted and residents formed a Save Pondtail Wood Action group.

Dr Tony Whitbread, chief executive of the Sussex Wildlife Trust and an expert in ancient woodland habitats, said on first discovering the illegal felling: “This ancient woodland site has been essentially destroyed.

“It’s a devastating loss. It’s an irreplaceable asset.”

The woodland owner was served with a ‘stop’ order - to prevent further damage - by the South Downs National Park Authority and the Forestry Commission.

And a further enforcement notice was later issued requiring the owner to re-plant the acres of trees and restore the woodland to its previous state, or face court action.

They were given a deadline of August 23 to restore the site - but now ‘For Sale’ signs have been erected on the land by estate agents Barnard Marcus.

They state that the woodland will be sold by auction on September 12.

But experts say that whoever buys Pondtail Wood will still have to comply with the legal notices issued in June and carry out re-planting.

A spokesperson for the South Downs National Park Authority said: “We are aware that a for sale sign went up last week, with an auction due to be held on 12 September.

“The landowner is legally entitled to sell the property.

“The notices stay with the land and so will transfer to any new owner.

“The owner should declare the notices prior to any sale.”

The enforcement notice stipulates that the site owners must remove all deposited soils, waste and drainage channels in order to expose the ancient woodland soils - which it is hoped can then support the return of native species.

Pondtail Wood had previously been properly managed for centuries and was replanted with pine and spruce trees 50 years ago - much of them now bulldozed and burnt.

A request for more information about the sale was made to estate agents Barnard Marcus, but no-one from the company had replied to the Middy at the time of going to press.

Chichester Lions Club was given a private viewing of the Tinwood Estate Vineyard, attended by members and partners.

Art Tukker took them on a tour of the grapes, explaining the secrets of fermentation, and the evening culminated in a tasting session with cheeses and the vinyard’s own honey.

Lion Peter Wilson said: “Chichester Lions Club doesn’t only raise funds for local charities, we have fun. This enjoyable event was a recent social.”

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The world famous Lashings cricket team are in Horsham today (Wednesday).

After the coaching session in the morning, the stars joined Horsham Cricket Club members and other dignatries at a special lunch at the ground in Cricket Field Road.

Horsham Cricket Club president Barry Peay gave the opening address at the lunch. He said: “Quite a few Lashings players we have seen at the ground before, especilly in 2006 but there seems to be a lot of rather elderly people who have played first class cricket over the years at this ground. I think our team we be pleased some of them will might be slightly slower than in previous years but it remains to be seen.

“I’d like to thank everyone who has come to support the day. I recognise some of the people who have come to the County Cricket over the years and this is an event that is somewhat substituting what we have missed this year.

“We are trying to work actively to get County cricket back again but I am not sure the ECB in changing the programmes are helping us.”

The match against Horsham was due to start at 4pm.

There is plenty of fun and games for adults and children alike and entry is free.

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Despite the wet and windy weather preceding show day, the quality and range of exhibits that were on display at the Felpham and Middleton Flower and Produce Show was not affected.

Nearly all classes were well represented, and the size and quality of the dahlia exhibits were particularly impressive, as were the vases of mixed foliage and cut flowers.

Paul Sedgwick, the society’s press officer, said: “The standard of the floral art exhibits was exceptional with beautiful and innovative interpretations of ‘A day at the races’ and magnificent exhibits of a Hogarth curve.

“The miniature, ‘Green with envy’ provided several very delicate and intricate exhibits with the winner of the class being particularly commended.

“The competition within the fruit and vegetable classes gave rise to a tie on points for first place with the winner being determined by the number of first prizes they had won for individual classes.

“Several classes attracted multiple, high class exhibits, particularly raspberries, runner and French beans, tomatoes, courgettes, sweet corn and rhubarb.

“The judges of each of the flower and vegetable classes agreed that a huge truss of beautiful and delicious-looking cherry tomatoes represented the most impressive and skilful exhibit and was awarded the prize for Best Horticultural exhibit .

“The high standard of exhibits was also apparent in the home industries classes with mouth-watering exhibits of everything from Cornish pasties to plum crumble and macaroons to marble cake. Jams, marmalades and curds were also well represented and looked extremely appetizing – unfortunately, only the judge gets to taste everything!

“The number of arts and crafts entries was down a little on previous years, but this did not detract from the quality of the winning entries and much skill was in evidence in all of the handicrafts and excellent interpretations of the four subjects in the photography classes.

“The numbers of entries in the children’s classes was much higher than in previous years and the skill and imagination demonstrated by the entrants gives rise to great encouragement for the future.

“The show was very well attended; the plant and cake stalls did a steady trade throughout the afternoon with the raffle and tombola attracting plenty of interest.

“The prizes were awarded by the Felpham and Middleton Horticultural Society president, Mrs Beryl Allen, who also thanked all of those involved in staging the show, including volunteers and visitors, without whom such a great show would not be possible.

“The next meeting of the Society will be on Tuesday, September 27, at 7.30pm at St Mary’s Centre, Grassmere Close, Felpham, PO22 7NU when Jim McDonald will give a talk on ‘Growing Sweet Peas for Pleasure and Exhibition’. We hope that this will encourage plenty of entrants to our Rose and Sweet Pea Show in June next year!”

The winner of the Blackmore Cup for the best collection of vegetables was Karin Hay, who also took home the Kane Challenge Cup for the most points in Vegetable classes.

The winner of the Salmon Cup for the most points in fruit classes was David Donovan, and Sue Abbot won the Horsfield Cup for the most points in arts and crafts classes.

The Diamond Jubilee Cup for most points in home industries classes went to Ann Travers, who also won the Pam Grant Cup for the best exhibit in the Pot Plant section.

Sandra Dean was awarded the West Sussex Flower Club Trophy for best exhibit of floral art, and the Beryl Allen Plate for the best Orchid in show went to Doreen Benjamen.

The Jescot Cup for the best Dahlias in show was awarded to Melissa Hauffé and the Norman Beeson Cup for the most points in Dahlia classes went to Sandra Harris, who was also awarded the Carter-Clout Cup for the best exhibit in Gladioli.

The Clarke Cup for best vase of cut flowers in classes two to three was awarded to Sandra Dean, and the Kane Cup for most points in flower classes excluding Dahlias was presented to Sandra Harris.

Sue Abbot won the Manor House Trophy for most points in Show, and Karin Hay was awarded the Adames Cup for most outstanding horticultural exhibit.

The RHS Banksian Medal, awarded to the competitor who obtains the largest total amount of money in prizes in horticultural classes was awarded to Sue Abbot.

In the Children’s Awards, Ruby Bonsall and Alice Sanders took home prizes for most points in children’s classes in the seven years and under and eight to 14 years categories respectively.

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Police are warning drivers to keep an eye out for thieves following a spate of thefts from cars parked on Ashdown Forest.

Officers have received several recent reports of vehicles having been broken into while left unattended at car parks on the forest, and at other beauty spots in the Wealden area, say police.

It some cases, police believe that drivers are concealing items while being watched by thieves.

Police are therefore advising people to remain vigilant and to carry out ‘the three Cs’:

l Clear valuables and personal belongings from the vehicle, and take them with you;

l Click your remote key fob to lock and secure the vehicle;

l Check that you have followed these steps to make sure the vehicle is secure.

Inspector Tony Wakefield said: “It is important for individuals to be aware of these sorts of crimes that are currently taking place within the various beauty spots in Sussex.

“We would urge people to contact us whenever they see or hear anything suspicious. Working together, we can stop these criminals from being successful.”

Police are also reminding car owners that while the sun is out, so are thieves.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101.

A man has been arrested following a fatal village crash, police have said.

Emergency services were called to the two vehicle collision in Ray Lane, Lingfield, near Copthorne, at about 1pm on Wednesday, August 17.

Police said the crash involved an HGV and a Vauxhall Corsa.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said a woman in her 80s was pronounced dead at the scene.

The road was closed for several hours while the incident was dealt with, causing long delays in the area.

Police said a man in his 60s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

He was released on police bail until Wednesday, October 12 while the investigation continues, officers added.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw the events surrounding it are asked to contact Surrey Police on quoting reference P16186245.

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Dan Lawrence fell to his first competitive defeat as Clymping Football Club boss last night.

Two strikes in the opening 30 minutes from Callum Dowdell helped Sidlesham into a 2-0 half-time lead, before John Phillips, Thomas Jefkins and Thomas Bayley netted as Sids secured a comprehensive 5-0 success.

Clymping boss Lawrence was frustrated following the loss and said: “We had players turning up just ten minutes before kick-off.

“It was a real struggle getting to the game and that overlaid into the game.

“It was a tough game for us but we’ll look to bounce back.”

CLYMPING: Winter; Brett, Potts, E.Fuller, Precious; Maizi, Adsfield, Forza, Bird; Foxon, Lowdell. Subs: Chwar (Bird), Jarvis (Maizi), J.Fuller (E.Fuller).

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Wick Football Club boss Jon Tucker hopes Tuesday’s 5-0 win at Hailsham in the Sussex RUR Cup will kick-start his side’s season.

Wick eased into the third round with goals from Rob Wimble, Ash Harper, with two, Kieron Playle-Howard and Joe Gromett.

Despite only having time for a ten-minute warm-up before the match, Tucker was delighted with his side’s showing and said: “It was very pleasing, we worked hard against a decent, young team and hopefully this will kick-start our season.

“There was a buzz in the changing room after the game and hopefully this will give us belief to take into our upcoming games.”

Wick gave a debut to midfielder Rob Brown, who has joined from Pagham, and took the lead after ten minutes. Rob Hutchings and Harper combined to set up Wimble and he fired into the roof of the net.

Harper rounded the keeper to make it 2-0 on 38 minutes, before Playle-Howard got the third from a Andy Weir free kick just before half-time.

Harper got his second on 69 minutes, before substitute Joe Gromett made it 5-0 six minutes later when the Hailsham keeper’s clearance ricocheted into the net off him.

Wick host Loxwood on Saturday (3pm), then travel to Chichester on Monday (11am).

WICK: Jordan Matthews; Playle-Howard, MacIver, Madden, Weir; Ediker, Brown, Chick; Harper, Wimble, Hutchings. Subs: Gromett (Chick 60), Forry (Hutchings 65), Williamson (Wimble 80), Cox.

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If you’re collecting your GCSE results tomorrow (Thursday August 25), the date will probably mark the first time you’ve ever picked up formal exam results.

The grades you get will provide you with important qualifications and help you progress onto A-levels or further study. There’s no getting away from the fact that it can be a stressful day so it’s good to be as relaxed and ready as you can.

Here is some great advice from The Student Room website on GCSE results day.

Staying calm for GCSE results day 2016

If you’re feeling anxious about results day, getting some exercise can help clear your head. It doesn’t have to be a massive gym session - just a quick jog or a brisk walk will do the job.

Look out for what you’re eating as well. Steer clear of junk food and aim for healthy food such as nuts and veggies. It will help keep your blood sugar levels on an even keel and keep your head clear.

With the school routine a distant memory, late nights can easily become the order of the day. But it’s no fun feeling half-asleep on a day when you really need your wits about you. Try to get an early night in the run-up to results day, so your sleep pattern gets back to normal.

How to prepare for GCSE results day

On the day, make sure you pack your mobile phone so you can give your parents a call after getting your results.

Pro tip: as you reveal your results to them, read the grades from lowest to highest. Pack a bottle of water and some tissues. Make sure you’re not running on an empty stomach, grab a bit of breakfast before you head down to school.

Decide where you want to open your GCSE results

Imagine your best and worst case scenario, and think about whether you’re happy to experience whatever ‘success’ or ‘failure’ means to you on your own or with friends.”

Some students nip off to a toilet cubicle to open their results, others rip them open in front of their friends and teachers. Everyone’s different, so make sure you’re not peer-pressured into opening your results with friends if you’re not feeling comfortable or confident.

Your GCSE grades and how much they matter

When you first look at your list of GCSE results, English language and maths are the key qualifications to look out for. Getting a C or above is great news; at least a C in English and maths GCSEs is often requested as an essential by sixth-form colleges, universities and employers.

If you’ve missed out on the C grade, especially if it’s by a narrow margin, you’ll want to consider applying for a remark or retakes. You’re allowed to retake English and maths in November, with other subjects you’ll have to wait until the following June.

People often find there are one or two subjects where their grades have slipped a little. If that happens to you, try to focus on the positive grades you’ve got. English and maths aside, having one or two poor GCSE grades is not going to hinder you in the future.

If you’ve performed generally under your expectations, again you shouldn’t worry. If you’ve managed to get into your sixth form college of choice, then it’s time to look forward and not to dwell on your results.

And if your results went well: congratulations! It’s time to celebrate, relax and plan for what comes next. Either way, good luck on GCSE results day.

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Fontwell race-goers are being urged to keep an eye on Shantou Village at the track’s Thursday afternoon meeting.

Neil Mulholland will give the talented six-year-old his chase debut in the 3.50 race.

Shantou Village is a Cheltenham Grade 2 Hurdle winner and was strong favourite to win this year’s Albert Bartlett Novice Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

His biggest challenge this time comes in the form of the Paul Nicholls-trained Abidjan, who finished second at Fontwell on June 1 to another Mulholland horse, Pass The Time.

Watch out too for a number of runners who did well last time out at Fontwell just a week ago.

Thursday’s racing at Fontwell begins at 2.20pm with the last off at 5.25pm.

Our tips: 2.20 Red Orator, 2.50 Brave Encounter, 3.20 En Joule, 3.50 Shantou Village, 4.20 First Avenue, 4.55 Wyndcrest, 5.25 Spring Steel.

Meanwhile, Fontwell marketing manager Max Roberts delcared last Thursday’s Ladies’ Evening - attended by around 4,000 people - a big success.

He said: “A huge and energetic crowd enjoyed partying to the Abba Revival after enjoying the seven exhilarating races. Congratulations to the champion jockey Richard Johnson on his treble.

“Other winners on the day included the new Miss Fontwell, Jade Korgaokar, plus the best-dressed winner Amy Hart, who took home the £1,000 cash prize plus the luxury hamper from House of Fraser Chichester, also worth £1,000! Thanks also go to title sponsors Closewood.”

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