Bognorians
People who love and/or live in Bognor
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Bognorians are what make Bognor majestic
A "Bognorian" is a highly complimentary term used to refer to a resident or native of Bognor Regis or anyone who loves the town.
The most respected Bognorians are sometimes referred to as Bucgenorians, after the first community leader in these environs.
It is said that the highest honour that any Bognorian can be afforded is to be called a true Bucgenorian.
Naomi moved to Bognor November 2022 from Brighton and Hove and hasn't looked back. Retired teacher but still involved in education on all sorts of levels. I escape UK winters in SEA mostly.
Interests include reading, writing, swimming, long walks, art, culture and community engagement.
Skills include teaching, reading, writing.
Chris and I moved down here 23 years ago when my son was two months old. I worked in the Motor Industry whilst my son was growing up but I have always had a passion for Arts and Crafts and now own and successfully run Businesses called Craft Cabin and Diamond Sussex Events.
The Craft Cabin was born in lockdown year in October 2020 and had a rocky six months start but the business will now be 5 years old in 2025 and goes from strength to strength.
Diamond Sussex Events has been around for about 10 years but only in the last 3 when i went Self Employed have is successful expanded the events repertoire which included working with Southdowns Music Festival and Middleton annual fete and last year I started a new festival called MeadowFest along with some fellow like minded people.
Interests include Crafts, Music, Community Working Together
Skills include administration, marketing, event management, interior design.
Christine is also a member of the BRAIN Steering Group.
I am representing Makerspace and Making Theatre Gaining Skill. Making We are a community interest company based in Bognor Regis, UK, dedicated to empowering individuals through the performing arts and creative courses. Our large premises include a versatile theatre, classrooms, and space suitable for exhibitions and events, providing a dynamic environment for creativity.
Nicola is also a member of the BRAIN Steering Group.
Aida likes candy floss, weightlifting and story telling. She lives in Bognor Regis with children and too many animals.
Interests include community engagement, weight training, story telling, dreadfully embarrassing country music
Skills include cookery, story telling, wellbeing, women’s health, writing.
Aida is also a member of the BRAIN Steering Group.
Barry has a studio in Aldwick where he paints using mainly oils. He is a committee member of Bognor Regis Art Society and Treasurer of Bognor Coastal Art Trail. Barry's background is in engineering, graduating at UEA, Cambridge and still undertakes consultancy appointments on airport projects.
Barry's interests include all art and music but still has interests in engineering
Skills include drawing and painting is the main activity and occupies most spare time
Barry is also a member of the BRAIN Steering Group.
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Alexandra is a singer/ musician and teacher
Interests include Music, Fine-Art, Qigong, Culture etc
Skills include performance, event-management, photo editing, film editing, artistic skills: sculpture, painting, photography.
Sam is also a member of the BRAIN Steering Group.
I have lived in Bognor Regis most of my life and would love to see the wealth of talent in our town properly appreciated.
I am interested in lots of aspects of arts and happy to volunteer with organising and supporting events.
Interests include music, painting, events, gardening.
Skills include event management, admin.
John is happily retired after careers in NHS management and education.
Interests include art, culture and community engagement.
Skills include information technology, artificial intelligence, organisation, management and business planning.
John is also a member of the Steering Group.
Andy is a local artist.
Born in Fulham, London, moved to Bognor Regis 2017.
Interests include art, culture and community engagement.
Skills include acting, visual arts, musician, singer, writer.
Andy is also a member of the BRAIN Steering Group.
Rachel Searle convened the first Open Forum (together with Steve Goodheart).
Rachel is also a member of the Steering Group.
Steve Goodheart convened the first Open Forum (together with Rachel Searle).
Steve is also a member of the Steering Group.