Only twice in 11 visits have they ever left the Sports Park with all three points. That record was extended to two in 12, but on this occasion Mark Dalgleish and his players would've spent the 16 mile trip home wondering what might have been.

They played their best football of the season and did so for the majority of the game with only 10 men following Alex Spinks' dismissal with 30 minutes played. The 3-1 scoreline really did not reflect what had gone on, which is where Hassocks' wonderment can come from.

They had flown out of the traps, largely inspired by the brilliant Phil Johnson. It feels like the Robins have been waiting a lifetime to unleash their new centre forward with injury and holiday restricting him to just one brief substitutes appearance since his summer return from Horsham YMCA.

Johnson's first start came in place of the absent Jake Lindsey and he should've had a penalty inside of two minutes when a heavy tackle from Jack Phillips was remarkably deemed legal by referee Luke Chapman.

There were two more glorious chances for the Robins in a barnstorming opening period that ebbed and flowed before Peacehaven took the lead with 15 minutes played, Sid Adams embarking on a driving run down the left hand side before delivering a low cross which Marcus Richmond smashed home from six yards.

Hassocks responded well to that setback and Johnson and Liam Benson both went close while at the other end Alex Harris had to make a smart stop to deny Richmond his second.

It was noticeable by this point that Spinks and Tye captain Riley Grant had some real issues with each other, the pair earning a talking to in the Peacehaven box from Mr Chapman after a coming together.

That had little effect and five minutes later they clashed again in the penalty box at the other end of the pitch, which culminated in Spinks head-butting Grant.

Spinks protested his innocence, claiming that he'd never made contact but the damage was done the moment he'd lent towards Grant and Mr Chapman quite rightly produced the red card.

Hassocks lost their discipline slightly after that, Jordan Badger having to show the qualities that have seen him handed the Robins armband at such a young age by bringing his side back under control. Alongside Will Broomfield, there was real leadership at the back.

Once they'd regained their composure, the Robins set about testing Alifeu Secka in the Tye goal and he was called into producing one outstanding save in particular, pushing away a free-kick right on the stroke of half time to ensure that Peacehaven went into the break ahead.

Peacehaven began the second half the quickest and Hassocks were grateful to the post for ensuring they didn't slip further behind within just two minutes of the restart when Curtis Ford's effort beat Harris but not the upright.

Hassocks knew that what they were lacking in men they could make up for in work rate with Johnson, Benson and Jack Wilkins all running themselves into the ground, Spencer Slaughter proving to be a driving force in midfield and Harvey Blake continuing his impressive start to life in senior football with an all-action performance at right back.

It was fully deserved when they equalised from the penalty spot just past the hour mark. A cross came into the Peacehaven box and Secka was clumsy in his attempts to try and gather it, only succeeding in bringing down Johnson who would've been well placed to score.

The Tye felt the decision harsh and after a lengthy delay, it was Benson who was entrusted with the spot kick after Slaughter's miss the previous week in the FA Cup and he duly dispatched the penalty with aplomb.

Things were level for only five minutes when Peacehaven were awarded a penalty of their own after Ford was pushed in the back in the box with Richmond converting the spot kick.

Hassocks desperately tried to find an equaliser after that but it was Peacehaven who made the game safe thanks to a huge element of luck.

Jake Brocklebank hit a distance effort which looked like it was on it's way to causing destruction to a nearby housing estate before it connected with Ford, who's buttocks managed to divert the ball in the complete opposite direction, leaving Harris stranded and handing Peacehaven all three points.

Hassocks: Harris; Blake, Badger, Broomfield, Bant; Stokes, Slaughter, Spinks, Wilkins; Benson, Johnson.

Subs: Mills (Stokes), Berridge (Wilkins), Bull (Slaughter)

August has been all about wellbeing at Shoreham Port, with bespoke workshops for staff on stress and resilience.

The month started with a moving talk from Jason Anker, the UK’s leading speaker on behavioural safety training.

With the theme ‘it’s not about the fall, it’s about the bounce’, Jason spoke about his life changing accident and the challenges he has faced to rebuild his life.

The port then welcomed Caroline Lovett from As You Are, a mental health charity based in Southwick.

Her workshop introduced the concept of emotional resilience and how to improve it, both professionally and personally.

Caroline said: “It is so encouraging that Shoreham Port are supporting their staff with resilience and emotional wellbeing.

“When given the opportunities to talk, people do, and when we share our stories, we feel stronger. Resilience is all about adapting but we don’t have to do that alone.

“To have the support of our colleagues and our managers is a fantastic place to be, and Shoreham Port are setting an amazing standard for other organisations. Keep on talking – it will make the work environment happier, safer and more productive.”

During group work, members of staff examined how to balance home life and work. They were encouraged to identify their own level of resilience and see how they could best support each other.

Nicky Goldsbrough, director of corporate services at Shoreham Port, said: “The workshops provided a much-needed opportunity for reflection and our staff completely embraced each other’s experiences and levels of resilience.

“We are striving to bridge the gap between physical and mental health and ensure that our staff receive the support they need to look after their mental and physical wellbeing.

“Thank you to Caroline and Jason for helping us to take the first steps of a much broader wellbeing strategy.”

As You Are provides affordable counselling and group work for depression, stress and anxiety for people living in the area. Visit asyouarecentre.co.uk for more information.

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A young man was slashed across the face and stabbed in an early morning attack at his home.

Police said at about 3am a man entered a house in Church Lane, Three Bridges, and attacked a 21-year-old.

He was slashed across the face and head and suffered serious injuries to his hand and shoulder.

He was rushed to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, in Brighton, where he is being treated for his injuries. Officer say they are not thought to be life-threatening.

A dark car sped off from the scene and police are appealing for witnesses.

Chief Inspector Rosie Ross said: “We believe this was a targeted attack and the victim was known by his attacker. We are working to trace the suspect but if anyone saw anything which might be able to help us with our investigation.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact us online https://www.sussex.police.uk/contact-us/response-to-appeal/ or ring 101 quoting Operation Avril.”

Women interested in clay pigeon shooting can have their cake and eat it at an introductory event.

The Shotgun & Chelsea Bun Club is hosting a fun event at Southdown Gun Club, Findon, on Saturday, September 15, at 10am.

Jane Byworth-Hoadley, south region representative, said: “This is perfect for all ladies and is a really fun and social introduction to clay shooting.

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“We shoot in small groups under the careful instruction of qualified shooting coaches and then we eat cake.”

Women of all ages and experience are welcome, especially complete beginners, as the club wants to see more females try their hand at clay pigeon shooting for the first time.

Jane added: “Established in 2011, The Shotgun & Chelsea Bun Club’s mission is to bring women together and get them out clay shooting.

“Many of the clubs members have described the events as life-changing as they now have a new social network, more confidence and a great new hobby.”

Admission costs £59, which includes gun hire, 30 cartridges, 30 clays and protection.

Visit www.shotgunandchelseabunclub.co.uk for more information.

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A MasterChef champion is set to kick off a campaign to encourage residents to join the fight against food waste.

The West Sussex Waste Partnership, made up of the county’s main local authorities, is hoping to raise awareness and provide advice on how to be a smart shopper, ‘freeze with ease’ and ‘love your leftovers’.

To kick off the campaign, MasterChef’s 2018 champion Kenny Tutt will be joining the partnership between 11am and 3pm at Chichester Cathedral Green on Thursday August 30 and at Crawley’s Memorial Gardens on Thursday September 6.

Kenny, who lives in Worthing, will be delivering a culinary masterclass focusing on how to turn food which may have ended up in the bin into delicious dishes.

He said: “I am thrilled to be working with my local waste partnership on this exciting new campaign and I can’t wait to show fellow residents in West Sussex how to create some quick and easy food from what potentially could have ended up in the bin.

“There are so many great things you can do with leftovers from vibrant curries to beautiful casseroles or soups, but often people just need a few pointers to get them started.

“I’m hoping that the events will be hugely successful and that they kick start a whole new ethos across our county to stop people wasting valuable money on food that ultimately ends up in the bin.”

In West Sussex 70 per cent of food waste could have been eaten at some point prior to being thrown away. Of that, 41 per cent is just not used in time and a quarter is binned because too much is prepared or cooked.

Deborah Urquhart, West Sussex County Council’s cabinet member for environment, said: “We’re really excited to have Kenny headlining our events and talking people through the importance of loving their leftovers.

“It’s hard to believe how much of the food we buy is wasted and that there are a lot of steps we could take to prevent so much of it going in the bin; like prepping and freezing food we aren’t going to use and shopping smarter so we only buy the things we need.

“It has become more apparent that something needs to be done and we’re hoping that our ‘fight against food waste’ campaign will stop people from automatically throwing food waste in the bin and will encourage our residents to think before they throw.”

Food waste makes up nearly a third of the average rubbish bin in West Sussex.

This is the equivalent of nearly 20 bin lorries full of food being thrown away every day.

On average West Sussex residents bin the equivalent of £20 per month per person.

To find out more information on the events and the campaign visit the county’s waste prevention website and click on the ‘events’ tab.

As I walk down Tarrant Street in Arundel there is a noticeable sense of excitement in the air. An artist unloads her art from a Land Rover beneath the fluttering pennants which decorate the street.

An artist unloads her art from a Land Rover beneath the fluttering pennants which decorate the street. I arrive at the familiar steps of no. 54 with its weathered iron railings to be greeted by the artist Andy Waite.

After four weeks of preparations Andy Waite’s home has once again been transformed into an art gallery as part of the 2018 Arundel Gallery Trail which is celebrating its 30th year. His exhibition is titled ‘Eternity & the Breath of Sparrows’. The title reflects the importance Andy places in observing even the tiniest sparrow’s breath in the ongoing enormity of the world.

He explains how his paintings describe moments in time and his emotional and spiritual engagement with the landscape. The themes of time and place are apparent in his work. In the process of painting these canvases take on a life of their own. Andy says “My landscape paintings are a vehicle for expressing the light and dark of life. The days where the light changes rapidly, a storm comes in, those are the days which excite me.

The paintings are layered. I take photos and make rapid sketches in the landscape and then return to the studio to paint. It’s very spontaneous and the painting evolves as I’m doing it. I do want to be surprised and excited by it at the end. I’m delighted if it changes”

My eye is drawn to a large canvas. ‘For the Passing of Days’ is a breath-taking landscape which provides a new impetus to the English Romantic tradition. I talk to Andy about how blessings are to be found in the present moment and ask him whether he identifies with the generous discipline of shutting out the white noise of life to be truly present in a particular moment. He acknowledges that he experiences this through his painting. He responds “Yes, this painting is about pausing to notice the passing of time as we scurry about in our busy lives, an honouring of each and every day – the glowing glory in it.”

Andy describes himself as an occasional poet but the poet is at play in all his work whether that be in his oil paintings, their titles, or his writing. Certainly as an artist he returns again and again to the poetry of the English landscape allowing us to glimpse something beyond our immediate perception of the world we live in.

The exhibition also includes work by the photographer Maria-Aurelia Riese and ceramicist Jenny Murrell.

The Arundel Gallery Trail is a broad-church with leading artists like Andy Waite, Josse Davis and Chris Mitton exhibiting next to lesser known and aspiring artists on the trail. For more information and to download your 2018 Arundel Gallery Trail guide go to www.arundelgallerytrail.co.uk. Andy Waite’s ‘Eternity & the Breath of Sparrows’ exhibition runs at 54 Tarrant Street, Arundel, BN18 9DN until Bank Holiday Monday 27th August. For more information visit www.andywaite.net.

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Adam Hinshelwood says Worthing still have a long way to go before they are the finished article.

Worthing’s perfect start to the new Bostik League Premier season continued on Saturday with a 2-0 victory at ten-man Harlow Town - taking them back to the top as they remain the only team in the division with a 100 per cent record still intact.

A comeback opening-day home win over Wingate & Finchley has been followed by impressive successes on the road at Carshalton and Harlow.

Understandably Hinshelwood is buoyed by Worthing’s start but feels there is much more to come from his young, hungry side.

He said: “We won’t be resting on our laurels, there is still plenty we need to improve on.

“We’ve had to overcome three very different tests in our games thus far, so to have won all of them is really pleasing.

“Carshalton and Harlow are two difficult places to go but we’ve won at both this season and arguably we were not at our best.”

Youngster Ricky Aguiar, 17, netted his first senior goal in Worthing’s win at Harlow.

After some eye-catching pre-season performances, young gun Aguiar has started all three of Worthing’s league matches to date.

A neat left-foot finish opened his account for the club and Hinshelwood feels that goal was just reward for his efforts.

He added: “Ricky (Aguiar) had a great pre-season and he’s a real talent. He’s come in at 17, shown his class and can produce that moment of magic. The whole squad respect him and have seen firsthand what he is capable of.”

Experienced centre-back Aarran Racine was unavailable for the game at Harlow but Joel Colbran came in, doing a fine job, as Worthing kept a clean sheet for the first time this season.

Defender Will Miles was named in a competitive matchday squad for the first time since arriving in the summer, while Rhyle Ovenden and Ollie Pearce are nearing returns after injury lay-offs, with competition for places set to ramp up.

Hinshelwood said: “Joel (Colbran) came in and done a great job in Aarran’s absence at Harlow. We had Will (Miles) on the bench and Rhyle and Ollie are getting nearer to returns all the time.

“It’s going to create a real headache for me when everyone is back, we’ve got a squad of 19 or so who will all feel they are good enough. It’s about making sure everyone gets minutes but we don’t rush those who have been out back.”

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An award-winning pie shop has been opened by the mayor of Worthing.

Paul Baker and the mayoress, his wife Sandra, were on hand to cut the ribbon at Turner’s Pies in Broadwater on Saturday as expectant customers queued to snap up tasty treats.

The mayor said it was a ‘pleasure to open Turner’s Pies’ and thanked the company for choosing to put its faith in the area, bringing employment opportunities and a boost to the Broadwater business scene at the same time.

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He said: “The lady mayoress is familiar with Turner’s Pies from the shop in Rustington and she tells me the pies are delicious.

“It’s encouraging to have a business place its trust in Broadwater and I am sure Turner’s Pies will serve the community well and will be well received.”

One of the delicious offerings on sale is the award-winning steak and ale pie, which won the supreme champion accolade at the British Pie Awards in March, beating more than 950 other entries with a 99 out of 100 score given by judges.

The new store is the fourth Turner’s Pies outlet in West Sussex, with thriving shops already doing brisk trade in Chichester, Bognor Regis, and Rustington.

Now Turner’s Pies director Phil Turner says he and his team are looking forward to being part of the community as they serve up an array of goodies.

He said: “We’re delighted to be here in Broadwater Street West and have been overwhelmed with the warm welcome we’ve had from everyone. It very much has a vibrant, village feel to the area and we’ve already encountered a lot of positivity.

“We’re eager to meet new customers and get their feedback on our pies, including everything from steak and stilton to mushroom and asparagus as well as our popular gluten-free options. Here at Turner’s Pies we pride ourselves in offering a convenient and delicious dinner for the whole family to enjoy.

“And if they can’t make it to the shop, they can take advantage of Pies by Post service.”

Horsham boss Dominic Di Paola praised his side for their ‘big improvement’ after they picked up their first Bostik League South East win of the season away to Sevenoaks Town on Saturday.

Goals from Joe Shelley and Lee Harding cancelled out a Frankie Sawyer opener for the hosts as the Hornets won 2-1 to take home three points.

Di Paola was pleased with his team’s battling display and felt his squad deserved huge credit after falling behind.

He said: “We created enough chances to win comfortably and then in the last 15 minutes we battled hard to keep the win when they threw everything at us.

“We showed great character after going behind and at times we played some good stuff which was a big improvement on last Saturday.

“They had good attitudes and took the game by the scruff of the neck after going behind and it was a very good goal by them which we couldn’t do much about.

“Fair play to the boys for getting back in the game and then going ahead and then keeping the lead when we were under pressure at the end.”

Sevenoaks took the lead on 18 minutes after Josh Pelling’s punch out from a corner found Sawyer who fired in a spectacular goal from twenty yards out.

Horsham drew level two minutes later as a long Daryl Coleman throw caused havoc in the box, eventually finding Shelley whose diving header levelled the score.

The visitors then struck the crossbar twice through Harding and Will Hoare as they pushed for a second before half time.

The Hornets finally went ahead on 54 minutes as Rob O’Toole’s chipped pass found Harding who coolly finished to make it 2-1.

With 15 minutes left Chris Smith missed a one-on-one to put the game to bed after a good ball from O’Toole.

Sevenoaks pinned the Hornets into their own half as the game came to a close but the hosts could not find an equaliser.

After Horsham’s opening two games, Di Paola has been encouraged by what he has seen from his squad but feels his team aren’t yet the finished article.

He added: “I think we’re still a long way from being how we can be.

“We’ve got about 14 new players this year and we’re playing a different shape and it takes a while for the group to gel so I still think we’re a way off.

“I’ve got no real complaints at the moment, the boys are working as hard as they can and they’re giving their all.

“That’s all you can ever ask and I think we will get more comfortable as a group and more used to what we’re trying to do.”

Horsham: Pelling, Metcalf, Taylor, Harris (Landais 79’), Shelley, Coleman (Hayward 73’), Hoare, Lovegrove, O’Toole, Smith, Harding (Richardson-Brown 82’). Unused: Farmer, Boswell.

Worthing Borough Council has no plans to replace a fence nor remove items from the childrens’ section at Durrington Cemetery despite a petition protesting potential renovations.

The petition, on the website change.org, was set up to ‘stop the actions of the Friends of Durrington Cemetery group’, which had ‘proposed to replace the fence with a bush which will cause damage to the graves’.

It had gained more than 660 signatures by 4pm this afternoon (August 20) but the council has said there are no plans for changes in the area.

The Friends of Durrington Cemetery group was founded in June by a group of residents who wanted to help care for the area, assist with maintenance and suggest improvements. The group has been established as a sub-committee of the Findon Valley Residents’ Association.

A spokesman for the council said: “As with other cemeteries and green spaces the council is keen to establish a Friends group to help us maintain and care for them. Everyone is welcome to join these groups. However any changes suggested across the entire area, and there have been none so far, would only proceed after the widest possible consultation with the relatives and the local community.

“Obviously there are rules surrounding what can and cannot be placed on plots to preserve the integrity of the cemetery for all those with loved ones at Durrington, but we can assure everyone that there are no plans to change the layout of this section or how the council manages it.”

The next public meeting of the Friends of Durrington Cemetery will be held on Tuesday, September 25 between 12.30pm – 2.30pm at Durrington Cemetery Chapel. Residents can make contact with the Friends group via the Findon Valley Residents’ Association Facebook page.

The Herald has approached the group for comment.

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Dale Stephens has said Brighton will head to Anfield full of belief after beating Manchester United 3-2 at the Amex yesterday.

The midfielder, 29, shone in midfield as he went up against World Cup winner Paul Pogba, but Stephens was the one who would leave the pitch with his head held high, despite Pogba scoring a last minute consolation from the penalty spot.

With the score at 2-1, the former Charlton man put Pascal Gross through on goal with a precise pass before the German was brought down, with referee Kevin Friend pointing straight to the spot.

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After heading into the dressing room at half time with a 3-1 lead, Stephens said the team knew they still had work to do.

He said: "We knew that they would probably make changes at half time. They also brought Fellaini on in the second half which changes the approach of their game so we had to adapt to that.

"We were obviously going to come up against a lot of pressure, they had to get two goals back so we managed to ride that out but we still managed to play some good stuff in the second half.

"Everyone was disappointed with the result and performance last week so to come in and put in a performance like we did against Manchester United is the answer that we needed but we've got another tough game next week."

As attentions turn to Liverpool, Albion will be wary of their most recent trip to Anfield on the last day of the season which resulted in a 4-0 defeat. But Stephens says that the team will be heading there full of belief after the result yesterday.

He said: "It's going to be a tough afternoon for us but we knew that. We'll enjoy today and we'll work during the week about how we're going to get a good result and I'm sure we'll go there full of belief."

Captain Billy Godleman led some solid resistance by Derbyshire with his first Specsavers County Championship of the season against second-placed Sussex at Hove.

Godleman made 122, his 11th century for the county, as Derbyshire replied with 315 for 5 after Sussex had been dismissed for 440 on the second day of the Specsavers County Championship match.

The 29-year-old left-hander has had a disappointing season in red-ball cricket and came into the game averaging just 13 with a previous top score of 61.

But he put that behind him with a composed knock, made in 273 minutes off 196 balls with 14 fours – most of them cuts and square drives – and a six hoisted over the short scoreboard-side boundary off left-arm spinner Danny Briggs.

Godleman shared an opening stand of 70 with Ben Slater before Slater (24) played away from his body to Ollie Robinson and was held at third slip. It came on the day an article on Nottinghamshire’s website claimed Slater was joining them with immediate effect. The story was later taken down by Nottinghamshire.

Godleman and Wayne Madsen then shared a fluent stand of 130 for the second wicket. Madsen hit ten boundaries in his first 50 and it was a major surprise when he carved the first ball after tea to backward point off Chris Jordan’s loosener for an excellent 72 off 91 balls with 13 fours.

Jordan and Jofra Archer bowled good spells at the start of the final session and Derbyshire could only score 23 runs in an hour. Godleman also had a life on 92 when Michael Burgess put down a straightforward chance at point off Jordan. He celebrated his reprieve by cutting Jordan to point for the boundary that brought up his first century against Sussex.

His fourth-wicket stand with Alex Hughes was worth 85 in 22 overs when Sussex captain Ben Brown summoned leg-spinner Luke Wells as his seventh bowler. Wells duly persuaded Godleman to chop his second ball onto the stumps as he played a forcing shot off the back foot.

Hughes was troubled early in his innings by the pace and bounce generated by Archer in particular, but settled down to pass 50 for the second time this season. But Derbyshire lost Sean Ervine, who has joined them on loan from Hampshire, when he was run out by Robinson’s direct hit from mid-on and night-watchman Hardus Viljoen, who was bowled by Briggs off the final ball of the day.

Earlier, David Wiese missed out on a hundred as Sussex lost their last three wickets for 40 runs.

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Wiese, who began the day on 89, was bowled by Lockie Ferguson aiming to leg after adding four to his overnight score. He faced 136 balls and hit 11 fours.

That left Sussex 404 for 9 after Jofra Archer (14) had been dismissed by Ferguson in the third over of the day when he was caught at point off a leading edge after pulling out of a hook shot. Robinson and Briggs added 31 for the last wicket before Hardus Viljoen yorked Robinson for 15.

Wiese said at the end of play: "The new ball is due after three overs in the morning and we’ve seen on the first two days that first up there is a bit of juice in the wicket and some assistance for the seamers. If we can get into their tail and get a lead we can push home our advantage. We were slightly off as a bowling unit but we have the chance to rectify it tomorrow.

"Danny Briggs bowled nicely and Luke Wells seems to have that knack of getting a wicket when we need it. There are some footholds created by their left-handers so our spinners could be important for us in the fourth innings. I think anything around 250 would be tough to chase. It was disappointing not to get a hundred but they were vital runs for the team which is the most important thing."

Celebrity petrol-heads and personalities from the world of motorsport are once again getting ready to take part in the Royal Automobile Club’s premier event this autumn.

The annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run on November 4 has attracted Formula 1’s Christian Horner, team principal of Red Bull Racing, and his Spice Girls wife Geri.

The couple will ride in Conservative peer Lord Irvine Laidlaw’s 1904 Panhard-Levassor during the journey from Hyde Park to Brighton seafront.

In previous years, stars such as Damon Hill, Eddie Jordan, Charlie Boorman and Chris Evans have all attended the club’s flagship event.

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Speaking after a recent test drive, Mr Horner said: “The car [Panhard-Levassor] was a lot of fun and relatively lively once you’d mastered the basics.

“We’re now looking forward to taking part in the run in November.

“Even if it’s cold and wet, that won’t dampen our enthusiasm.”

In the past, other high-profile stars have also taken the trip in Lord Laidlaw’s car.

Sir Ben Ainslie, Olympic and America’s Cup sailing icon, took part four years ago.

As the world’s longest-running motoring event, the drive to Brighton commemorates the Emancipation Run of November 14, 1896, which celebrated the Locomotives on the Highway Act.

The act raised the speed limit for light locomotives from four to 14 mph and abolished the requirement for a vehicle to be preceded by a man on foot waving a red flag.

The run marks the end of the Royal Automobile Club’s London Motor Week, in which it organises a variety of functions and events, including the Regent Street Motor Show scheduled the day before the cars set off for Brighton.

World-famous auctioneer and main sponsor Bonhams will also host a veteran car and memorabilia sale during the week, offering an exciting collection to would-be buyers keen on historic cars.

For more information, or to enter a vehicle in the run, visit: www.veterancarrun.com

Sophie Weguelin and Chichester’s Sophie Ainsworth claimed Great Britain’s second medal at the Sailing World Championships, winning bronze in the 49er FX class.

The medal comes less than a month since they brought home the same medal from the class European championships in Gydnia, Poland.

The pair, who only officially teamed up in April this year, went into the final race of the regatta in Aarhus, Denmark, in second, and halfway round the course looked set to defend their position from the front of the fleet.

But a huge squall hit the ten-boat fleet, sending the wind from a handful of knots to more than 18 in a matter of seconds, and capsizing the race leaders, Austria’s Tanja Frank and Lorena Abicht, in the process.

With the breeze swinging by more than 60 degrees and just two legs remaining of the five-leg course, Weguelin and Ainsworth suddenly found themselves scrapping it out in the middle of the pack.

With Frank and Abicht relegated to the back of the fleet, the Netherlands’ Annamiek Bekkering and Annette Duetz shot into second, which was enough to give them the overall victory.

The Austrian pair took silver, with Weguelin and Ainsworth finishing just three points behind them in third.

The British duo received their medals from Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, a keen sailor who regularly competes at international regattas.

“We’re really happy with how we sailed this week, and to finish it off with a medal is brilliant,” said Ainsworth, 29, who hails from Ashford in Kent but now lives in Chichester.

“We had a lot of nerves going into the medal race and said that we’d just take it as it comes. To get a bronze here is pretty surreal actually – when we crossed the finish line it dawned on us that it was our second bronze medal. It doesn’t feel real.

“There’s definitely stuff we need to improve on but we really like the way we work together and we’re having fun. If we can keep it going for the next two years then let’s see what we can do.”

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Bosham Sailing Club will host the Ian Proctor Centenary Rally during its annual Classic Boat Revival on the weekend of September 1 and 2.

The revival is recognised as the premier annual event for classic dinghies so it is a fitting event at which to celebrate one of the undisputed greats of sailing dinghy design.

Many of Proctor’s designs are expected to attend including the Osprey, Kestrel, National Twelves, National Eighteens, Merlin-Rockets, Minisail, Wanderer and Wayfarer, and Topper..

The Classic Boat Revival is in its eighth year and the club are expecting a good number of classic racing dinghies, many of whom attend every year, from all over the UK and abroad, plus a significant number of the most iconic Proctor-designed boats still afloat to gather as a fitting tribute to this remarkable designer.

Over the weekend they plan a series of five races, starting from two committee boats, with entrants split into three fleets.

Subject to interest, there will also be a series of low-key harbour races for a fourth fleet dedicated to Proctor designs who do not wish to compete in the classic boat fast, medium and slow fleets.

Prizes will be awarded for racing and there will also be two prestigious Concours d’Elegance awards – one for the classic boat fleet and one for a Proctor-designed boat.

There is a full social programme with a gala dinner at the clubhouse to celebrate Proctor’s remarkable career on Friday, August 31, and on Saturday, September 1 there will be a club supper with live music.

Sponsors Hartley Boats, Topper International, Michael Cover ADR, MPI, Verisona Law, Haines Boatyard and Pusser’s Rum are supporting the event.

Full details including entry forms, go to http://classicboatrevival.co.uk/official-documents/

DELL QUAY

Fine weather encouraged 18 boats on to the water for the first four races of the Dell Quay SC short race series, but tricky light wind conditions presented competitors with a challenge.

In race one, Graham Dalton (one of six Solos taking part) took an early lead which he held almost to the finish until pushed into second place by Sue Manning (Laser Radial), who took line honours on the water and on handicap. Third on corrected time was the Lymington Scow of Jean and Liz Sagues.

The second race was a close battle between Simon Verrall (Solo) and Mark Gardner (Laser) – corrected times saw Gardner take first place from Verrall by just two seconds, leaving Mike Shaw (Solo) to pick up third place.

In race three, Verrall pulled off a convincing win in light winds, leaving Dalton second and the Sagues team third.

Verrall again took the win in race four, with Gardner second and Manning third.

Verrall, clearly inspired by his recent Solo nationals experience, with Gardner second and Manning third.

The final races in the series will take place on Sunday, August 26.

Hands up then - who saw Chris Hughton’s team selection at 3.30pm on Sunday afternoon and had even the smallest slither of doubt about the side he'd selected to face the mighty Manchester United?

Only those who wear the most blue and white tinted of spectacles could claim to be happy with a starting line up that showed only one unenforced change from the side that had performed so poorly at Watford eight days previously.

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Gaetan Bong replacing Bernardo at left back was the only change through choice made by Hughton. His hand was forced when it came to the right back selection, captain Bruno having picked up an injury at Vicarage Road with his place being taken by Martin Montoya.

Despite spending over £50m, Montoya was the only new face to start the game. That was one issue that Albion supporters could've taken with the side.

The other was that nobody bar Bernardo had paid the price for the previous week's disaster. And even that seemed a little harsh on the £9m buy from Red Bull Leipzig, given that he was asked to switch from left back to right back midway through his debut after Bruno picked up the knock which forced him off.

Solly March was the worst performer at Watford, Dale Stephens and Davy Propper anonymous, Anthony Knockaert performing like the petulant child who's had his sweets taken away that we witnessed a little too much of last season. Despite having the likes of Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Yves Bissouma and Jurgen Locadia waiting in the wings, all of them kept their places. Why Chris, why?

Well, come 6pm we knew why. We also know why Hughton is being paid a handsome sum by Tony Bloom to manage the team whilst we’re all receiving daily emails from Paul Barber reminding us that we can't take our own sandwiches into Dick's Bar.

It turned out that Hughton’s selection was spot on. March was a live wire throughout, setting up Glenn Murray for the opener with a superb cross. Knockaert’s pace and energy caused United trouble all afternoon and his toys remained firmly inside of the pram and Davy Propper and Dale Stephens could've found Paul Pogba along with their car keys and wallets after emptying their pockets when they got home that evening.

In a day and age where people seem to crave instant success, it can be all too easy to think that the solution to everything is making changes. Whether that be in terms of a starting line up, signing a whole new team worth of players in a transfer window or even sacking a manager, change always seems to be the answer.

Just look at those United fans leaving the Amex for the short journey back to their homes in Guildford and Basingstoke, who flooded television and radio phone ins with calls for either Mourinho’s head or their club to spend a shed load of money rectifying the problems. Because they've not spent enough already, of course.

In Hughton, Brighton have a manager who puts a lot of stock by loyalty. His line up for United was loyal to those who'd played the previous week, giving them a chance to redeem themselves. It was loyal to those who kept the Albion up last season, giving them the opportunity to prove they can do so again.

It's an underrated quality and one we often take for granted. So next time Hughton names a side that you don't think is good enough because it contains players who failed to perform the previous week, we should all have faith that he knows what he is doing. We wouldn't have come this far without him if he didn't.

Chris, please forgive us all for doubting you. We're sorry. It won't happen again (until we're 3-0 down at home to Fulham in a fortnight's time).

Last Saturday, the Sussex All Blacks entered the Littlehampton 10s.

The men in black travelled to LA and played the tournament in their alternative short game white and blue Pain Train kit.

The boys from the Hill were first up against Shoreham. A close first half where both sides scored two tries each saw Shoreham use their powerful forward runners and set piece to dominate the second half proceedings winning the game 29-12. To add to the All Blacks woe they picked up two injuries.

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The next game was against the hosts. After a tense even first half with a try a piece, the "men in white" won the second half three tries to one winning the game 24-12.

Plumpton were up next who after some hard openers were looking tired and broken. They were emphatically put to the sword with Hill winning 36-12.

The semi final of the cup was against the Brighton College Old Boys team and regular short game foes the Los Pelicanos Hermanos. Having lost to the Pelicanos in the Worthing 7s final and Worthing 10s semi final earlier in the season, it was set up to be a tough game. Hill however dominated proceedings keeping the ball and setting the tempo of the game. The final score was 26-7.

The final saw the men in white meet Shoreham again who had dispatched them in the first game. This time the Hill boys who were now playing some great 10s rugby controlled the game well showing great defence as well as taking opportunities when they presented themselves. The final score was 31-19.

The whole squad played out of their skins getting better with each game. Notable mentions must be made off Joe Brown's tackle count, Andy Mackay's engine at playing all bar 10 mins of the whole tournament and Mike Jennings aerial ability at restarts.

Club stalwart and scrum half, Jon Maple stepped up to receive the trophy to great applause.

The Summer series of 7s and 10s proved fruitful for the men in black with five tournaments entered, three finals and two pieces of Silverware (Majorca Beach rugby and Littlehampton).

Next week the Sussex All Blacks play their first pre season fixture away to Seaford as part of their 80th anniversary KO 3pm.

If anyone would like to join the Sussex All Blacks we have teams for men, women and children and with three senior mens teams there is a home for the inspiring athlete through to social warrior. Details can be found via www.bhrfc.co.uk

Southwick and Fishersgate Horticultural Society celebrated its 100th summer show with a fabulous display of flowers and vegetables.

The dahlias and gladioli on show at Southwick Community Centre on Saturday were especially colourful.

Judge Dave Vivash was impressed with the quality of the flower and vegetable entries, despite the prolonged spell of hot and dry weather experienced in the run up to the show.

The floral art judge reported a high standard of exhibits, too.

Alan Andrews collected the most points overall in the horticultural classes to secure the Banksian Medal.

Alan also won the Percy Fowler Memorial Salver for his trug of vegetables and the GH Alderton Challenge Cup for most points in the vegetable and fruit section.

Ted Banks made a clean sweep of the dahlia section, winning the National Dahlia Society Silver Medal and the Harold Catten Cup for most points.

The judges were also pleased to see entries from children who had grown their own vegetables and a celebration of Glebe Primary School’s gardening club achievements this year.

The autumn show will be on Saturday, October 27. Monthly meetings are held on the first Tuesday each month in the Garden Room at Southwick Community Centre. For more details, visit www.sfhorticulturalsociety.org.uk and follow on Facebook.

Full list of summer show cup winners:

Alan Andrews, Percy Fowler Memorial Salver, GH Alderton Challenge Cup, Banksian Medal.

Julie MacCulloch, Blanche Sheppard Memorial Trophy, Flinn Challenge Cup, Gorringe Challenge Cup, National Dahlia Society Bronze Medal.

Alasdair MacCulloch, Frampton Rose Bowl, Elder Cup, Southwick Gladiolus Shield, British Gladiolus Society.

Ted Banks , Harold Catton Cup, National Dahlia Society Silver Medal.

Ruth Stanyon, Betty Collins Memorial Trophy.

Gordon Wellfare, Begonia Cup, Leslie Allebone Cup.

Jayne Pumfrey, Eric Kiaer Trophy for best pot plant, Doris Fothergill Memorial Trophy.

Angus Johnson, Chatfield Cup.

Carol LathLeiff, Harvey Bowl, Jubilee Cup

Alan Langridge, Albert Pettit Memorial Cup.

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The Crawley Observer has teamed up with Checkatrade, official title sponsor of the Checkatrade Trophy, to offer five lucky fans the chance to win four tickets to Crawley Town v Tottenham Hotspur U21 on Tuesday, September 4.

In the first fixture of the group stages, The Reds will be put to their test against the young and talented Tottenham Hotspur U21 side. Harry Kewell will be looking for a strong start to this season’s campaign and you could be at the Checkatrade.com Stadium to watch all the action live.

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Guards Tom Ward and Brendan Okoronkwo tasted success with Worthing Thunder last season - and now they want more.

Both players re-signed for the upcoming National League Division 1 campaign having played vital roles in Thunder’s post-season run that eventually led to the play-off crown.

And after putting pen to paper, team captain Okoronkwo aims to challenge for more silverware.

He said: “Play-off success after five seasons felt unbelievable, but one trophy is not enough.

“League titles and other competitions provide their own challenge and I want to continue to be on a team in position to challenge for those too.”

It is a feeling that is echoed by Ward, who will once again mix Thunder duties with his basketball coaching academy, South Coast Elite.

Ward said: “I’m proud and excited to continue to be a part of this organisation. I believe we can bring another championship to the most deserving fans in the league.”

Thunder’s have two friendlies scheduled, they host USA Select a week on Saturday.

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A man was left with a face injury following a fight at Lakeside Holiday Park near Chichester.

In an update to an earlier report, police and forensic officers were called to the park at 12.45am this morning.

UPDATE: The park’s owners have issued a statement.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “Police were called to attend after a report of a fight.

“Police attended and established a verbal argument between two men had escalated in one of the caravans. The men were known to each other.

“The victim, a 44-year-old man from Birmingham, suffered a minor injury to his face but did not need hospital treatment.

“A 33-year-old man, also from Birmingham, was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and remains in custody.”

Police officers and a forensic specialist were still at the scene at 10am this morning.

Following the incident, a Lakeside resident who asked to remain anonymous, said: “I don’t feel safe on the park.”