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Cyclists' fear over city traffic

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk CYCLISTS in Chichester have voiced their concern over the dangers of cycling around the city centre.

At a parish meeting of the city of Chichester on Tuesday evening, resident John Newman, of Maplehurst Road, said he felt more should be done over safety for cyclists as there are places which are

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He also said that the cycling route between Oaklands Park and Oaklands Way was not completed and there was no crossing place.

He said: "Last night, I was coming home through The Hornet and turning right into St Pancras and then I wanted to go left, up New Park Road. I'd like to know what the safest way to do that is.

"Another place that worries me is the roundabout at the end of Oaklands Way

and I've had a couple of scares and I speak as a very experienced cyclist."

Cllr Martyn Bell, chairing the meeting, said: "On cycling safety, we can only pressurise. My dream would be for the whole of The Hornet to be pedestrianised.

"I'm a cyclist myself and I'm very aware of the Oaklands roundabout. I understood there would be a cycling route and a cycling and pedestrian crossing, which hasn't happened."

Graylingwell Park housing developers had agreed to build a cycle route. But county councillor Jeremy Hunt said he did not think this would happen because of opposition from Chichester Festival Theatre and Chichester District Council.

He said: "As you know, it took us quite a lot time to get the agreement to widen the footpaths. The sticking point was when we got to the entrance point of the theatre."

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CHICHESTER residents will soon be taking to the polls to vote in the upcoming district and parish council elections but they are also being encouraged to play a part in local democracy and run to become a councillor.

Elections are taking place on Thursday, May 2. Becoming a councillor could be a role for anyone passionate about the area they live in who wants to help resolve issues facing their local community.

"Becoming a councillor is a great way to represent and give back to your local community. Councillors make hundreds of important decisions on how local council services are run every year," said Diane Shepherd, chief executive and returning officer at Chichester District Council.

"It isn’t a 9am to 5pm job. It is mostly flexible and can fit around any other commitments you have – from fulltime work, to caring for young children – and allows you to make a valuable contribution to your community.

"But it does require passion, commitment and a willingness to want to help people."

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of a political party, they can stand as an independent.

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CCTV image released by police to help identify a jewellery thief POLICE have released a CCTV image of a burglar at a Chichester jewellers in the hope of identifying him.

Just after 2.15am on Wednesday, last week, the H Samuel jewellery shop in North Street, Chichester, was broken into.

The man entered by breaking through the floor of the unoccupied flat above which had been newly renovated and he is believed to have left the same way.

The flats are accessed from the back of the shop, in Chapel Street.

The suspect is described as bald, wearing a long-sleeve light-coloured shirt and dark trousers.

The CCTV image shows him carrying a bag which he uses to place items into.

Several thousand pounds-worth of rings and necklaces were taken.

Detective Constable Paul Gilmour said: "We are appealing for information from anyone who was in or around North Street at that time, and from anyone else who thinks they know who this man is, or with any other information that might assist the investigation.

"You can contact us online or by calling 101, quoting serial 121 of 20/03."

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f L-R: Julie, Tim and Rudi at Mangan Antiques

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk AN ANTIQUES shop in Chichester had a special visitor on Saturday when a camera crew turned up.

Julie and Rudi Mangan, who run Mangan Antiques in Saltham Lane, Runcton, were delighted to welcome Tim Medhurst from Antiques Road Trip.

The BBC One show sees two antiques experts compete against each other over five days buying antiques and selling them in five auctions with all profits going to charity.

Julie and Rudi ,who have run the dealers for 15 years, are used to having

camera crews with them as this is the fourth time their treasure trove of antiques has appeared on camera.

Julie said: "We had a visit from Larry Lamb before and he was really nice. But it all sounds a bit more glamorous than it actually is as we are kept out the way!

"Tim was lovely, an absolute sweetheart and very knowledgeable."

Tim purchased two items from Mangan Antiques; A Georgian pounce pot (a little silver powder shaker used to dry ink) dating from 1812 and an Italian rustic bowl, around 120 years of age, made from clay.

Mangan Antiques sells a variety of items but specialises in southern Italy antiques which range in date as far back

as the 17th century.

Rudi added: "Tim was very good, he is new and upcoming and knew what he was talking about. Larry was here previously all day and he was able to speak Italian so we had a good chat.

"We have all different items here but we have a couple of lines which are the only ones found in England like the bowl Tim bought and special Italian confit pots which are around 200 years old."

Antiques Road Trip is produced for BBC One by STV Productions and the new series will be broadcast later this year.

For more information on Mangan Antiques, visit their website: antiquestrade-warehouse.co.uk

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"We wanted to go round the theatre, and through the car park unfortunately none of the proposals were agreeable by the district council or the theatre, particularly the council who would not let us put the designated lane through the car park as they thought it was too dangerous.

"In the end we were at complete stagnation and as I understand it, it was agreed at that point that the section 106 would be agreed and signed off at the entrance to the theatre."

Planning obligations, also known as Section 106 agreements are private agreements made between local authorities and developers and can be attached to a planning permission to make acceptable development which would otherwise be unacceptable in planning terms.

A West Sussex County Council spokesperson said: “As part of the Graylingwell Park development on the former Graylingwell Hospital site, the developers are obliged in a S106 Agreement to pay a financial contribution towards a cycle route between Oaklands Park and Oaklands Way. “The first part of the scheme has been delivered (between Wellington Road and the Broyle Road entrance to the Festival and Minerva Theatres) and the money secured is towards the second part which the county and/or district council will look to deliver. At the time of writing, no preferred route has been identified.”

Brian and Rosemary Hebblethwaite, Chichester district forum members said of the news: "This would have

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been an essential part of a cycle route from the north of Chichester to the city.

"It is so important to develop offroad routes to enable families to cycle safely.

"These issues have been raised by the Cycle Forum for some years and the response from the local authority has been disappointing."

ChiCyle co-ordinator, Sarah Sharp said: "We have always said that new development needs proper links and road crossings as well as safe, segregated routes to allow people to leave their cars at home and feel safe while cycling into the city or crossing the road. New developments go in, but somehow it seems that developers and the council officers are unable to deliver the promised cycle and walking infrastructure. " Chichester District Council said: "As part of a legal agreement running with the outline planning permission at Graylingwell Park, a toucan crossing has to be provided across Oaklands Way from Northgate car park.

"This needs to be provided by the time that the 450th dwelling on the site is occupied. The developer, Linden Homes, has not yet reached that level of occupancy for the site, but we are monitoring this to ensure that the crossing is delivered as required in the legal agreement.

"In addition, the Section 106 agreement requires a suitable link from the Northgate car park (or other suitable location to be agreed with West Sussex County Council) via the new toucan crossing to Franklin Place, then westwards to North Street including all signs, signals, marking and any Traffic Regulation Orders."

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` Baby's death A MAN from Midhurst has been sentenced for causing the death of his baby son.

Christopher Barnes, 28, a heating engineer, of Barlavington Way, was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on Friday to a total of six and a half years for manslaughter and causing grievous bodily harm to his son, Harry, who was just ten weeks old when he died.

Harry died on June 25, 2017, at Southampton Hospital, following admission from his home address in Barlavington Way, Midhurst, the previous day.

The prosecution followed an investigation by detectives from the Surrey and Sussex major crime team, and detailed forensic examination which established that death had resulted from an internal head injury.

Detective Chief Inspector Emma Heater said: "Harry Barnes was only ten weeks old when he suffered fatal injuries as a result of being forcibly shaken by his father, Christopher Barnes.

"Sadly, medical evidence showed that this was not the first time Harry had been injured.

"Investigating the death of a child is upsetting for everyone involved and especially the family. Harry’s mum has asked me to make this statement on her behalf: " 'We now have justice for Harry after going through something so traumatic that has changed our lives forever. As we approach what would have been Harry’s 2nd birthday we finally have the truth.

Harry will always be in our hearts'.”

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City signs don't please residents

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk NEW SIGNS which have been installed showing the city boundary have not been well received by residents.

The four existing city boundary signs were replaced with five new signs at a cost of £2,988.40 (exc VAT) which was agreed by city councillors in November last year.

However, at a parish meeting of the city of Chichester on Tuesday evening, one resident, Alan Carn said that the new signs which stated who the city was twinned with, did not provide the information which was actually needed.

He said: "I speak with disappointment.

We have been keen to have new road signage at the entrances to the city for quite some time, particularly at the entrance to Whyke Road.

"The main thrust of that actual gripe was the fact that people enter the city from the A27 at excessive speeds.

"We would have liked the signage to reinforce the fact that they are entering a speed limited zone "It would have been nice if maybe the local interested groups, such as ourselves, the Whyke residents, had been consulted and we might have been able to have some input and we would have said, could we please have something like 'please slow down' or 'please keep your speed within the limits' as they have in Fishbourne.

"The signs themselves are very nice but

has twinning ever saved anybody's life?

No. Whereas traffic calming is going to reduce pollution, be much better for our young people and it could save a life."

Cllr Martyn Bell, who chaired the meeting, said: "Although there may not have been consultation with Whyke residents, there certainly was a lot of discussion amongst the councillors that represented those areas.

"I think what we must not do with signing is confuse the issue that there is a job to be done, as there is right across Europe that twinning exists and how historic the town is etc.

"There is also a vital job to be done telling people to slow down and speed limits and they are two different jobs which both need to be done but you don't need to mix the two."

City's musical geniuses qualify for brass finals at Cheltenham TALENTED musicians in the city have qualified as champions to represent London and southern counties at the finals of the National Brass Band Championships.

Expertly prepared and conducted by resident maestro, Rom Stanko, Chichester City Band overcame strong opposition in Stevenage to beat 14 other bands and claim first prize in the third section regional contest and an invitation to compete against the nation’s very best bands of their grade.

As with all the other contestants, Chichester City Band played the set test piece, an arrangement of Gustav Holst’s First Suite in Eb, which was originally composed for military

bands.

While the band have said the victory is primarily due to the players’ and Rom’s dedication and hard work, they have wondered whether it also reflects their recent return to its home city, Goodwood Motor Circuit, and, especially, the fact that Holst’s ashes are interred in Chichester Cathedral.

Having also qualified for last year’s finals, the musical group say they now know what’s required if they are to become champions of Great Britain.

The finals will be held in Cheltenham on September 15.

If you want to be part of the city band or would like more information, visit: chichestercityband.co.uk/

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New project launched in city to help homeless with goals

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A PROJECT has been launched in Chichester to enable cashless giving directly to homeless people to fund their long-term goals.

The mobile phone platform, Greater Change, allows the general public to make cashless donations which can be spent only on pre-agreed goals discussed with a support worker.

These goals can include things like rent deposits, skills courses and identification documents such as a passport or birth certificate.

Donors will be able to give to a specific beneficiary through the platform, read their story, and make a payment that will be managed by the beneficiary’s support worker. Not only does this allow donors to support the homeless in an increasingly cashless society, but it ensures that the donation is spent practically and positively on qualifications, work experience, employment and securing housing.

Chichester is one of the least affordable cities to live in within the UK, with average house prices at 11.5 times annual wages, but it is also a city with a community driven to help the less fortunate.

Development of the Greater Change platform was financed through Greater Change’s crowdfunding campaign,

which was hosted on Oxford University’s crowdfunding platform, OxReach.

The project's primary partner charity in Chichester is the multi-faith charity, City Hearts.

Co-founder of Greater Change, Jonathan Tan, said: "It all started back in Oxford. My co-founder, Alex, and I were doing a lot of outreach work and the need to be able to receive cashless donations on behalf of homeless individuals became very apparent to us.

"Not only do people not carry cash with them but secondly there are a lot of benefits with cashless donations like accountability and transparency to the individuals in terms of how they are going to spend the money and we have a record of the money and can collect gift aid."

The project has also seen support from Tom Mawer, a former homeless man in the city, who has also created a free gym for area's homeless.

Sarah Gilbert, who was enjoying a breakfast at St Pancras Church on Monday, said: "The support here from the local councillors, Tom Mawer and the church, have given me hope that I won't be sleeping on the streets next week. I have supported homeless people in the town for many, many years, employing people, making donations and it is sad how I find myself and in this situation which has upset me and my family. I need a forever home."

f L-R: Tom Mawer, Sarah Gilbert and Jonathan Tan

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` Police reports OVER THE week from Monday, March 18, to Sunday, March 24, there were several reports made to police in the Chichester area.

In Drayton Lane, Drayton, on Monday, March 18, police received a report that a wood chipper had been stolen on March 16. Serial 0069 18/3.

Also on Monday, police received a report that a van was broken into on March 16 at Churchmead Close, Lavant. A number of tools were stolen from the vehicle. Serial 0529 18/3.

In Chapel Street, Chichester, on Tuesday, March 19, a vehicle was broken into between 6.30pm and 7.30pm while in a car park and a laptop was stolen. Serial 0789 21/3.

Also on Tuesday, police received a report of a break-in to an outbuilding in Newells Lane, West Ashling, between March 16 and March 17.

Power tools and garden machinery items were stolen. Serial 0868 19/3.

In Dell Quay Road, Chichester ,also on Tuesday, between the hours of 4.30pm and 5.30pm, a van was broken into and tools stolen. Serial 1109 19/3.

In Lavant Down Road, Lavant, overnight into Thursday, March 22, a van was broken into but nothing was removed from the vehicle. Serial 1497 22/3.

On Saturday, March 23, a number of brass items were stolen from a garden in Main Road, Fishbourne. Suspects were seen entering the garden and driving off in a pick up truck. Serial 0311 23/3.

A vehicle in Hunters Race, West Lavant, was broken into and a handbag stolen on Sunday, March 24.

Serial 0620 24/3.

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Trea and Grant Langford, who own Manuka Wholefoods shop in East Street, opened the cafe within the store last week.

The cafe offers an almost fully organic menu, using locally sourced produce whereever possible and Manuka has extended its passion for pure, natural and organic food in a warm, inviting space.

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Friday, March 29, 2019 estates, if you’re an early-morning walker, the museum cafe makes a good stop for breakfast, either with or without a dog, and it’s free to stay in the large adjacent car park while enjoying the venue’s facilities.

Whether you want something light, such as a toasted tea cake or a more substantial cooked breakfast, the cafe serves a hot range until 11am.

Coffee and home-made cakes – there's an ever-changing variety, from rich sponges to flapjacks or gluten-free choice – in the relaxed ambience of the cafe is a pleasant means of whiling away an hour or two with friends at any time.

Daily lunch specials, such as a pie, casserole, salads or jacket potatoes, are available until 3pm and, as with most items on the menu, the kitchen team takes pride in using the best quality ingredients, sourced locally wherever

possible, including using stoneground flour from the museum’s own water mill.

Sandwiches with tasty fillings can be made to order and afternoon tea, with light, fluffy scones or a slice of gooey cake, is a treat throughout the year.

In keeping with the museum’s ethos, there is an emphasis on healthy food and the friendly, helpful staff are always happy to accommodate dietary needs, with vegans and vegetarians able to enjoy a meal or snack.

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kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk SPECIAL guests attended a fundraising dinner last Thursday to help raise money for a restoration project.

The event provided a huge boost to campaigners hoping to restore the derelict former RAF control tower at Tangmere.

Held at the Chichester Harbour Hotel, the event marked the 75th anniversary of the pre-D-day visit to the area by General Dwight D. Eisenhower - Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force and later president of the United States.

During his time on these shores, Eisenhower stayed at the then Ship Hotel and brought his top military commanders together for a bonding session.

The anniversary meal was organised by renowned military historian Paul Beaver as a faithful recreation of the original in 1944, even down to the seating plan and menu - the latter slightly reimagined for 21st century tastes.

Matt Gover-Wren, from the Save Tangmere Tower Campaign, said: "It was great to work with Paul and to see so many military and civic dignitaries gathered together – a truly memorable

evening.

"We also are delighted to announce that our planning application for phase one has now been successfully submitted to the local authority for consideration."

Guests of honour included His Grace the Duke of Richmond and Gordon, Air Marshal Edward Stringer, Chichester MP Gillian Keegan, city mayor Martyn Bell and district council chairman Elizabeth Hamilton.

Serving members of the armed forces from the United Kingdom and the United States also attended, alongside military historians, veterans and others who have supported the campaign so far.

Paul Beaver, a honorary group captain, acted as master of ceremonies and the meal was organised in line with military mess rules, with loyal toasts and speeches from both Matt Gover-Wren and AM Stringer.

With funds raised for the campaign through generous donations from attendees and a raffle during dinner, Paul was delighted to be a part of it.

"It was great to be able to support such a worthy campaign to save this historic building from obscurity and bring it back to life for the community," he said.

"We hope there will be more opportunities to work together in this cause in the future."

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Campsite selected as finalists for ethical and green business A FAMILY-RUN business in the Witterings has been selected as a finalist for a special award.

Stubcroft Farm Campsite Ltd has been selected as regional finalist in the prestigious Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) South East Regional Awards in the ethical and green business category.

Managing director Simon Green said of the achievement: "I am very pleased to be a finalist in the prestigious FSB Regional Awards.

"For a small family-run business to be in the same league as major national businesses is a great honour.

"Credit must go to all our hardworking staff who made this success possible.

"I am especially pleased with being chosen in the ethical and green business award category as it shows that you can put the environment

and these issues as part of your core business plan and grow and succeed.

"We are proud to put Chichester and West Sussex on the tourism map and represent this great area in the FSB awards."

This is the fifth award for the campsite in the past year. Last May Stubcroft was awarded Green Tourism's silver award.

Only two campsites in the region achieved this, the other one being a National Trust site.

In December, Stubcroft won three awards in the Visit Britain’s Beautiful South Tourism finals - a silver award in the Sustainable Tourism REST category (responsible, ethical and sustainable tourism), and bronze awards for best campsite and caravan park and also for access and inclusivity.

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` Stagecoach FOLLOWING cuts to West Sussex County Councils public transport budget there will be changes to council-supported bus services 46, 47, 50 and 54 from Sunday, April 21.

Routes 46 and 47, which serve Chichester, East Broyle and Parklands, and Route 50, which serves Chichester, Graylingwell Park and Summersdale, will run hourly Monday to Saturday.

All journeys for the routes 46, 47, 50 will start and finish at Chichester Cathedral and no longer serve the bus station, but through tickets are available for other bus routes for onward journeys to and from Chichester bus station.

For route 54, between Chichester and Petersfield, a new morning journey will be introduced from Chichester at 6am to Petersfield and the 5.50pm from Chichester to South Harting will no longer run.

Stagecoach has also announced that all mothers travelling on bus services in the south on Mothering Sunday will be able to travel for free.

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Oxmarket Gallery welcomes its new chairman, Sophie

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk

A POPULAR gallery in the city centre has welcomed a new chairman.

The Oxmarket Gallery is a volunteerrun charity whose mission is to promote art and support artists in a professional and inclusive manner.

Sophie Hull, who has been a director at the gallery for over two years, is taking over from the mayor, Cllr Martyn Bell, as chairman and says she is excited about her new role.

She said: "One of the trustees, Clare Apel, met me through puppy classes and she mentioned that the Oxmarket Gallery needed some volunteers and help and then I was asked to become a director.

"Over the last two years I have seen what they do and think that it's an exciting time to take over as chairman because there is a lot of potential that the board and I would like to realise.

"Art really interests me. I still consult Cllr Bell on things and we worked very closely before anyway so in some ways not much has changed! It's great working with him as he has experience and I am new to Chichester."

Sophie brought a house in the city about four years ago and did some work on it and received a heritage award.

She has thrown herself into the community with fundraising for St Wilfrid's DreamBuilding campaign

and the Priory Park centenary steering committee.

The Oxmarket Gallery provides a range of accessible exhibition spaces for artists, art societies and groups, whether local or national. In addition, they curate exhibitions and run events designed to encourage artists to develop their practice. Their art policy is designed to promote high quality work.

All the gallery's exhibitions, over 150 every year, are free to the public, to encourage people in the community to engage with art. The gallery attracts more than 30,000 visitors a year.

Most of the work on show is for sale, too, so you can buy affordable, unique artworks all year round at the Oxmarket.

Cllr Marttyn Bell said he was pleased for Sophie. "I am delighted that Sophie Hull has taken over from me as chairman of the Oxmarket Gallery," he said.

"She has been a fellow director and my deputy chairman for the last two years and I know she will do a great job. The Oxmarket is entering an exciting new phase with plans to significantly upgrade its facilities.

"Led by Sophie, the team has already obtained a new homes bonus grant from Chichester District Council to support these plans and going forward the Oxmarket will need a more 'hands on' approach from its chairman which I know Sophie will provide."

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Church comes alive with musical notes

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk MUSICALLY minded residents took advantage of a free event to test out and play music instruments.

Hundreds of residents from across Sussex took part in the UK’s annual Learn to Play Day event over the weekend.

Those living in the Chichester district were able to meet Sue Howell Evans at St George's Church in Cleveland Road.

The events, organised by the charity Music for All, saw people of all ages visiting music venues, schools, and stores across the county, to try their hand at a new skill and take advantage of the free music lessons available.

The purpose of the annual Learn to Play Day weekend - supported by Music for All’s patron, Jools Holland, and supported by the Musicians’ Union, the ‘Take It Away’ scheme and Making Music - is to give everyone the opportunity to pick up and play a musical instrument.

While some of the visitors had never played before, others who had not done so since childhood were rediscovering the joys of playing.

Sue Howell Evans has been organist at St George's Church since 1973 and was thrilled with the event.

She said: "It's been absolutely brilliant.

We have had at least two or three people at the same time throughout the day and ranging from children of about ten, trying out instruments through to older people

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picking up instruments they used to play.

"I've been absolutely thrilled with it.

Getting that spark of enthusiasm in the young is quite important. A lady who came had not played since her late teens was a grade 8 on the piano and just tried the organ and enjoyed it."

Paul McManus, chief executive at Music for All, said: "I think the reason this initiative is so successful is because no matter our age, background, or lifestyle, music is the one thing that brings everyone together."

"Everyone has a story when it comes to music and our goal is to simply ignite, or re-ignite, that passion and joy that playing an instrument brings.”

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STUDENTS from the University of Chichester attended a beloved pub on Wednesday afternoon.

To celebrate the launch of a new degree route in cabaret performance, the University of Chichester's music department staged an event showcasing the diverse talents of students.

With popular compositions from the world of music theatre, folk song and pop, it was an opportunity for the public to engage with staff and students from one of the UK's largest music departments.

Sarah Sharp, co-ordinator of the steering group set up to help save the Crown pub in Whyke Road from development when a planning application was put in in 2017 to turn the pub into housing, said she was excited about the future partnership.

She said: "We are extra especially pleased that Muchos Nachos is still open for the local community to enjoy two years on!

"It really was a truly amazing afternoon of musical delights.

The students were extremely professional and talented and the range of different music styles made the afternoon appealing to the wide ranging audience.

"The afternoon finished with the Chi Tones - a Barbershop style group that really stole

everyone's hearts.

"Huge thanks to William and Catherine for sharing their hugely gifted students with the community in Whyke! We are hugely looking forward to more partnership events with the University of Chichester in the near future."

Tenants, Omer Celik and Mustafa Sen, who run Muchos Nachos at the Crown, offer a great welcome to all the groups and to their other guests who simply wish to have a drink or meal.

Head of chamber music at the university, Catherine Crisp, said: "It's incredibly important for our students to share their musical talents with the community and it's important to gain experience at diverse venues.

"We try to encourage students of all years at the university to do this to help them achieve their performance goals."

There is a strong tradition of music at the pub, as the Chichester City Band (formerly Chichester Brass Band South Ward) was founded in the Crown in 1898 and used the upstairs as their band room.

April Bowen is studying advanced performance, a post-graduate course at the university, and has been playing the ukulele for 12 years.

She said: "I haven't done many performances before and I was nervous but I like to perform as it reduces my nerves the more I do it."

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Postcard sales helps the lifeboats

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk AN ARTISTIC postcard showing views of Bracklesham Bay has been created to help raise money for Selsey Lifeboat Station.

The stunning views of Bracklesham Bay from Billy’s on the Beach cafe have inspired a local artist to capture the scene in a postcard.

Shazia Mahmood has been a regular at the cafe for several years and more than half of her paintings in her Birdhambased studio are of the dynamic coastline stretching from Bracklesham to West Wittering.

Some of her final pieces are on display

in the cafe, but now she has put Billy’s itself into the picture with a painting which has been turned into a postcard to raise money for Selsey Lifeboat Station.

"I was so excited when Billy’s first started hanging my pictures on the walls of the cafe knowing that customers would be looking at them," said Shazia.

"This area is very, very pretty – you can see over to the Isle of Wight while you watch the sea and clouds moving in.

"Billy’s is such a part of that scenery that I thought why not put the cafe into one of my paintings.

"It is the first time I have included a static building into my artwork but I am delighted with the results."

And so is Billy’s on the Beach owner and manager, Brett Dyson.

He said: "The final artwork is breathtaking and really captures the changing environment of this part of the coastline.

"I feel very proud that the cafe has helped to inspire such a talented artist and that the final result is not only beautiful to look at for our customers, but will also help raise vital funds for our local lifeboat station."

Shazia began working on the picture in late autumn, taking photos and sketches of the scene before returning to her studio and recreating the images using a mixed medium of acrylics, sprays, oils.

The original artwork now has pride of place on the walls of the cafe and the image has been turned into an A5 postcard, on sale from Billy’s, priced

at £1, with all profits going to Selsey Lifeboat Station.

You can see more of Shazia Mahmood’s work by visiting her website: shaziamahmood.com Billy’s on the Beach is located in Bracklesham Lane, Bracklesham Bay, Chichester. For more information, visit: billysonthebeach.co.uk

f L-R: Brett Dyson, Terry Healy, volunteer for Selsey Lifeboat Station, and Shazia Mahmood

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Uni signs pledge to serve communities THE UNIVERSITY of Chichester has signed a civic university agreement to emphasise its commitment to serve the educational, economic, and societal interests of regional communities and West Sussex.

The agreement is a key recommendation in a report published by the UPP Foundation Civic University Commission.

It sets out how universities have the capability, opportunity, and responsibility to support places where they are based to solve some of their most pressing and major issues.

These issues range from helping local business adapt to technological change, to boosting the health of local people, improving education for school pupils and adult learners, and training and developing new civic leaders in every field from politics to the arts.

The report aims to help universities build on the excellent work that many of them are already carrying out in these areas, working alongside councils, employers, cultural institutions, schools

and further education colleges.

University vice-chancellor, Professor Jane Longmore, signatory of the agreement, said: “Universities are about more than providing first-class education and preparing students for their futures, although this is, of course, a vital part of what we do.

“Universities sit within their local communities and make huge contributions to them – from providing employment and opportunity to driving enterprise and the local economy, contributing to better health, offering support to community groups and enriching culture and regional character.

“We are delighted to have our own civic university agreement in place, which will underpin how we partner with and support the area we call home.”

The civic university agreement underpins a wealth of activity and partnership carried out by the University of Chichester in support of communities not just in Chichester and Bognor Regis (homes to its two campuses), but also across West Sussex.

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Hospital's staff awarded prizes APPRENTICES from Worthing Hospital and St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester captured several prizes at Health Education England’s Kent, Surrey and Sussex Apprentice Recognition Awards in March.

Winners from Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust included healthcare assistant Shiralee Bacon (level 3 clinical apprentice award) sterile services apprentice office manager Lydia Taylor (level 2 non-clinical apprentice award) and trauma and orthopaedics support secretary Michael Brooks (level 3 non-clinical apprentice of the year).

Winner Lydia Taylor said: “The reception was a day I will never forget. I met so many inspirational and dedicated individuals, who endlessly devote their time to helping others. Within our trust, there are endless types of apprenticeships on offer and for anyone who is thinking

about applying for an apprenticeship, do it, they are, in my eyes, the best way to start a career.”

Western Sussex Hospitals was also named runner-up in the apprentice employer of the year category.

Currently, more than 100 staff at the acute hospital trust are learning and earning on apprenticeship courses. More than 300 colleagues have completed apprenticeships since 2015.

The trust’s apprenticeship lead, Jo Hauffe, said: “I am delighted that once again the trust has been recognised as a great organisation for apprenticeships.

I wish to congratulate our individual winners and runners-up who have demonstrated that apprenticeships are for available for all, regardless of role or age.”

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` Council debt MORE than £460,000 owed to West Sussex County Council has been written off.

Fifteen debts, each over £15,000, were scrubbed by Jeremy Hunt, cabinet member for finance and resources, after efforts made to recover the money failed.

A council spokesman said the majority of the £460,734 debts related to ‘unrecovered meanstested contributions towards the cost of adult social care’.

Given the personal nature of the cases, no details will be made public.

The spokesman added: “In all cases, legal services have explored all available avenues to recover the debts and have factored in the economics of continuing to pursue, the inability to pursue due to expiry of the limitation period according to legislation and reputational risk."

Councillors have until today (Friday) to raise any objections.

If none is made, the decision will come into effect on April 1.

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Between 7.30am and 2pm, DIY enthusiasts will have the chance to see a variety of active demos from Covers’ suppliers at the Quarry Lane depot.

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Council drops plans for two new farms PLANS for two solar farms in West Sussex have been dropped – but other projects are on the horizon.

Some £2,000 was spent looking at two sites, in Easthampnett and Hunston, near Chichester, to house the farms and battery storage, but neither will go ahead.

At a meeting of the county council’s performance and finance committee, members were told the Easthampnett site was too small, while there were grid capacity issues at Hunston.

Michael Jones (Lab, Gossops Green and Southgate) described the losses as ‘a great shame’, adding that the solar farms provided ‘great revenue’ for the council.

But the meeting was told that detailed feasibility work was being carried out at a site in Horsham Road, Crawley, while a closed waste site in Halewick Lane, Sompting, was at the planning/ business case stage of development, with a decision expected in June.

Both sites would be for battery storage, with Halewick Lane being the larger.

A spokesman said such live energy projects brought in more than £1m for the council coffers.

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“As long as the sun keeps shining, we know that the money will keep coming

in, so that’s all right.”

She added that a former waste site at Baystone Farm, Horsham, was being considered for use as another solar farm.

The spokesman said: “All of our capital projects are subject to detailed feasibility work and must have a robust business case.

“Income-generating energy projects are required to set out how they will repay the construction cost and deliver target revenue return.

“Given the scale and complexity of these projects, it is inevitable that some will prove to be less viable than others, once initial feasibility work has been completed.”

Explaining the problem at Hunston, he added: “Constraints on the local electricity grid – ie, inability to connect sufficient generation or battery capacity in a certain location due to the need for significant, timeconsuming and costly upgrade work – are a common reason why energy projects may not progress beyond the feasibility stage.

“At Easthampnett, there was not enough physical space to install a financially viable solar PV system [the cells used convert sunlight into electricity] due to the number of wayleaves, watercourses and services identified beneath the land.”

Report by Karen Dunn, local democracy reporter

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BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk HAIR students from Chichester College showcased their talent at a special ‘Dinner with Lee Stafford’ event.

Local salons were invited to the evening, held in the college’s 64 Restaurant, which saw them enjoy a three-course dinner cooked and served by catering and hospitality students.

Between courses, small groups of hair students presented their models as they showcased techniques they had learned, from twisted tong curls to hair up as well as colouring.

The students, a mix of apprentices and full-time students, are trained at the college’s Lee Stafford Education

Academy by the college’s team of lecturers who receive ongoing training and professional development from award-wining celebrity hairdresser Lee Stafford and his team of experts.

Lee attended the evening, and was left impressed by the standard of work on show – both in the salon and in the kitchen.

He said: "It was a great evening, and created a real buzz with local employers. It was the kind of event that gives students something to reach for.

"I thought it was great seeing the students preparing – they looked so competent in the way they were working and they did an amazing job, especially considering some of them are only six months into their courses!

"The food and service was brilliant,

too. I think it was a real quality evening which just shows what a great job Chichester College is doing across the board."

Shelagh Legrave, chief executive of the Chichester College Group, was among guests at the showcase and she echoed Lee’s admiration.

She added: "I was very impressed by the standard of work on show. The hair students produced some outstanding looks, which really demonstrated their talent and commitment.

"And that was reflected in the superb dinner that our catering students served, which was delicious.

"All of the students and staff involved with the evening should be extremely proud of the high standards that they are achieving. It is inspiring to see."

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` Earth Hour EARTH HOUR is being marked this year in Chichester by shops in the city offering to turn off their lights on Saturday, March 30, in the evening.

Members of the new Eco Meet-up Group who meet in Crispins Cafe every Monday have been visiting shops this week with a poster asking them to show their support.

Crispins Cafe owner Jo Newman said: "I am very happy to support Earth Hour - in fact, we always switch off the lights every evening."

A spokesperson for West Sussex County Council said: "We have sent out information to all our facilities management teams, key staff at all of our hubs, cleaners, and security regarding Earth Hour to remind them of the need to always turn off unnecessary lighting when not in use, and particularly to ensure this is done during Earth Hour."

` Scarecrow Day WITH only five weeks to go to Oving's annual Scarecrow Day, organisers are holding a free scarecrow making workshop.

The activity will be held in St Andrew's Church, Oving on Saturday, April 6, between 2pm and 4pm. Visitors are invited to come with ideas, or no ideas, old clothes, newspapers, straw, whatever you have and the team will be ready to help you make your ideas into reality.

This year, the event on May 11 will have a ‘guest’ scarecrow area at Madam Green Farm.

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Pupils excited at experiments

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk SHOW-STOPPING experiments were on show for British Science Week at Westbourne House Prep School.

The science department at the school in Shopwhyke created a week of 'Whizz Bang’ to celebrate the 2019 British Science Week.

The aim was to excite, thrill and engage all pupils in science, aged from two-anda-half to 13.

The school’s British Science Week was centred on practical applications of science in day-to-day life and set out to answer the question, Why is science useful?

Alongside class-based activities, the science team creating a plethora of experiments conducted at break and lunch times, including dry ice, planting pollinating plants, fish dissections, and the show-stopping methane bubble experiment which involved Caroline Thorne, head of science, holding bubbles which pupils safely set on fire!

Year 6 pupil George Lin took part in every science week activity. He said: "I loved that there were a lot of fun things to do. My favourites were the dry ice experiments and setting Miss Thorne on fire! They were epic.

"I also liked cutting the pumpkin in half and planting the seeds. I really wish we could do Science Week again."

At the conclusion of the week, on March 15, Caroline Thorne, commented: "It was wonderful to get so many children enthusiastic about science in just one week. All the science staff enjoyed demonstrating the many varied ways science works with and supports nature, and impacts on our lives.

"For the younger children, who normally learn science as part of their topic, British Science Week was a fantastic opportunity to invite them to our laboratories, and to enthuse them about science with a range of experiments."

The science department also saw the week as an opportunity to showcase pupils’ passions.

Lucy Pitman and Honor Pennant, Year 6, presented their passion - birds - to Year 2. The girls independently planned a 30-minute talk, which included a range of activities and a quiz. Year 2 pupils were engaged throughout and seemed to love listening to the older students talking so passionately.

The science team presented two assemblies with dry ice, giant bubbles and elephant toothpaste.

Older children went on to have an inter-patrol (inter-house) elephant toothpaste competition to see who, using the available ingredients, could create the most elephant toothpaste.

The Panthers created an enormous quantity – more than enough for at least ten elephants.

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They should be limited to less than 300 words and be submitted by 5pm on Monday to be considered for publication in that week's edition. We reserve the right to edit letters before they are published.

They should be emailed to: news@sussexpost.co.uk, posted to: Post Newspapers Ltd, 63 London Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1DF or handed in to our office at this address.

Dear Sir I agree with John Robinson. I haven't opened that A5 envelope from Chichester District Council because the huge amount I'm expected to pay is literally sickening. For what? Rubbish collection. In protest, I'd refuse to pay, but there's no point in being one lone protester.

The spending of rural dwellers' hard-earned money is totally Chichestercentric. Go there and then be viciously stung for parking - there's no viable bus service here.

And our cherished, once peaceful, beautiful green environment is being wrecked by the onslaught of 'affordable' (not) housing and its inherent evils.

In rural areas, are we funded for increasingly needed traffic-calming and safer road signs? For rebuilding our collapsing village hall? For litter clearing?

No. Is there a police presence or street lighting? No - nor would we want it - but why should we pay for things we haven't got?

The parliamentary cross-party Rural Fair Share Campaign (ruralfairshare.org. uk) maintains that, on average, rural residents earn less, pay more, yet get 50 per cent less spent for their benefit. I'd suggest it's more like 80 per cent less.

An excerpt from the website which should be publicised reads:

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"The key issues regarding local government and other public services funding for rural areas are: "Central Government has historically and systematically underfunded rural areas giving them less grant per head than urban areas – despite the fact that it costs more to provide the services in rural areas. Rural residents earn less on average than those in urban areas and therefore pay proportionately more of their earnings from the local economy in council tax than their urban counterparts yet receive fewer local government services.

"Government policy, implicitly, is that council services in rural areas are more reliant on funding by local council tax payers than their urban counterparts."

Sincerely, A Chadwick Funtington

City's residents march in capital A CAMPAIGN group nicknamed as 'the Chichester Brigade’ gathered at the railway station on Saturday to head to London for the ‘Put it to the People’ March in central London.

The large group that had gathered had been brought together by the European Movement local branch, Chichester Stronger in Europe, Chichester Liberal Democrats and by word of mouth to friends and family.

All ages from eight to 80 were represented and boarded the crowded train that was ‘standing room only’ for much of the journey.

Once at Victoria Station, the group headed towards the march assembly

area of Park Lane and with so many people, most were not able to get anywhere near Parliament Square where the march ended and where there were many stirring speeches by politicians and others.

Large screens had been erected in Whitehall and near Trafalgar Square to relay the speeches to some of the marchers who could not reach Parliament Square.

European Movement spokesman John Wilton said: "It was a privilege to be part of such an historic event that brought together people from all over the United Kingdom to stand up for what they believe in.

"We were delighted so many local people turned out to join us to send a clear message to the government that the people want the chance to have their say on whether or not we should leave the EU on the terms the government has negotiated or stay in the EU with the much better deal we already have.

"With over a million estimated to have taken part in the march and the online petition to Parliament calling on the Government to revoke article 50 having reached over 5 million signatures, it surely is time the Government acknowledged that the ‘will of the people’ might have changed, and to ‘put it to the people’ again.”

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Trainees taking part in this activity will mow lawns and undertake basic gardening tasks for the public in our local community. This is very much a team effort and an opportunity to work off site from the day centre.

Over the years, we have gathered a strong customer base and can offer anything from a one-off tidy-up or hedge cut to year-round maintenance.

Our trainees enjoy lawn mowing the most, which we carry out at extremely competitive prices.

Most of our customers like us to visit every fortnight. However, we are also

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This service not only provides our customers with good value, it also provides an essential opportunity for our trainees to gain confidence and vital work skills, which may help them to go on to gain future employment.

Should you be interested in this service please don’t hesitate to call us on: 01243 783370.

The Apuldram Centre shop/cafe is open 9am – 4.15pm, Monday to Friday. There is a fantastic variety of plants, ranging from herbs, vegetables and bedding, through to perennials and herbaceous plant.

Shop/cafe visitors are warmly invited to stroll around our award-winning sensory garden. Why not pop in for a cup of tea/ coffee and a slice of cake? Go on – treat yourselves!

GARDENING IN THE COMMUNITY Do you know someone who is struggling to keep on top of things?

We have limited vacancies for our seassonal lawn-mowing and gardening service, led by our experienced horticulture team, who would be delighted to give advice and/or a quote for our professional, reliable, trusted, very competitive and fully-insured service. All monies, of course, go to the Apuldram Center so not only do you get a great service but you will also be supporting our charity.

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Finally fed up with the pokey and impractical conditions there and in the adjoining dining room, she had the internal walls removed, patio doors installed and a plastered shell prepared for a lovely new kitchen - and that was when frustration set in.

"We finished with a slightly unusual shape and I was really keen to have the usual wall and base cupboards plus an island unit but also to allow space for a table and chairs," she said.

"Fortunately, I had the use of a small annexe kitchen elsewhere in the house while the main kitchen was re-built so there was no particular time pressure but I thought it would be far easier to achieve my dream kitchen than it turned out to be.

"I set off around the area and visited half a dozen of the big kitchen showrooms in the Chichester and Bognor Regis area.

Other than wanting a modern look, I wasn't particularly choosy but I did like the idea of an island unit.

"Unfortunately, everywhere I went, I was told my new room would not be large enough for both a standard island unit and my preferred table and chairs.

"I gave up the search for a while but I decided finally to try an independent business and went to Freestyle for advice the contrast with the bigger firms couldn't have been more marked.

"The showroom was welcoming and straight away, I was reassured by the in-house professional designer that my requirements of an island unit and floor space could be accommodated by having a bespoke unit made.

"Added to which, the efficient and pleasant designer helped with decisions on all the details, such as choice of work surface and handle styles where previously, in the warehouse-type showrooms, I had felt stressed and anxious about making the wrong decisions," added Sandra.

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Free Easter cookery demo day at Covers

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Covers Timber and Builders Merchants has  been in operation for more than 170 years and has a chain of depots throughout the south coast of England, open to the trade and to the public.

Covers Timber & Builders Merchants Thursday, April 4 www.coversmerchants.co.uk VISITORS to Covers Home Ideas in Chichester will have the chance to learn some new recipes and taste some delectable dishes during its Easter cookery demonstration day on Thursday, April 4.

Between 10am and 2pm, NEFF demonstrator Adrienne Cleasby will be creating a delicious selection of seasonal favourites that are ideal for Easter, including spring lamb, hot cross buns, savoury scones and sausage rolls.

Adrienne will also be demonstrating NEFF’s VarioSteam oven, which adds

just the right amount of moisture during cooking to achieve mouthwatering results every time.

Covers Home Ideas manager in Chichester, Richard Murrell, said: “Our cookery demos are always extremely popular and Adrienne will once again be showing us some excellent recipes – perfect for an Easter spread. This is a great way to get some ideas and try out some tasty treats.”

The event is free of charge and everyone is welcome to attend – no registration required.

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Freestyle Tel: 01243 776000 Email: kitchens@freestyledirect.co.uk www.freestyledirect.co.uk WE have many years’ experience in the kitchen industry and know the market in depth.

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Appliances are something we know in depth. We are able to source virtually any brand you can imagine but at the same time believe that our comprehensive core range from AEG, NEFF, V-Zug and Siemens cater for the discerning customer at a competitive and sensible price point, bearing in mind the quality of these brands.

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Between 7.30am and 2pm, DIY enthusiasts and budding landscapers will have the chance to see a variety of active demos from Covers’ suppliers, including Azpects, Bradstone, Brett, MetsaWood, Millboard, Nam Grass, Aco, The Gala Group Lighting Company and The Woodhorn Group.

The professionals will be at the Quarry Lane depot showcasing everything from installing

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Free bacon rolls will be available for all customers and there will also be a chance for visitors to win a DeWalt 18V cordless brushless drill.

Martyn Beck, depot manager at Covers Chichester, said: “Whether you’re a keen DIYer looking to spruce up your own garden or an apprentice landscaper wanting to know more, this is a great way to learn some top tips from the professionals.”

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Planting tips of the month

Be inspired with a visit to our plant nursery in Chichester

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CHICHESTER CINEMA AT NEW PARK

THE WHITE CROW March 29 - April 4

WHY did world-renowned Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev defect to the West?

Ralph Fiennes’ lovely, elegant The White Crow is an impressive, dance-heavy biopic that focuses on Nureyev’s childhood, training, and life-changing visit to Paris as part of the Kirov Ballet in 1961, culminating in the dancer’s decision to seek asylum in France despite the efforts of the KGB. David Hare scripted the film and Oleg Ivenko, a young Ukrainian dancer, stars alongside Fiennes, who goes for lowkey psychological subtlety over hyper-agitated showmanship as director. And the title? Russian slang for an outsider.

As Lisa Spinelli in The Kindergarten Teacher, Maggie Gyllenhaal plays an eponymous educator bored with the restrictive school curriculum, her creative inclinations sparked when she notices that one of her pupils, the quiet, five-year-old Jimmy (Parker Sevak), has an uncanny gift for spontaneous poetry. This smart, sharp film shows Gyllenhaal at her spellbinding best who becomes too deeply involved with the gifted child.

In Border, Swedish border security guard Tina has a strange ability to sniff out the bad in the travellers to Sweden who pass by her desk. It's a sixth sense signalled by that quivering upper lip.

But when she develops an unusual attraction to a strange traveller, unpredictability follows. Why are her abilities challenged by him?

Take this chance to see or revisit stunning Oscarwinning The Favourite with Olivia Colman as Queen Anne, who faces several crises, politically and personally. Also starring Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone – and an unrecognisable Mark Gatiss.

The wildly popular 40th anniversary Ruby Tuesday films continue with Mike Leigh’s 1996 unforgettably hilarious, bittersweet comedy,

Secrets and Lies, with Brenda Blethyn and Timothy Spall, tickets an historic £2.

Maiden tells of a women’s yachting team who defied sexist expectations when competing in the male-dominated 1989 Whitbread Round the World Race, their leader, Tracy Edwards, initiating the big change. Her first job was as chef on a man’s boat before given a chance to skipper her own crew on the Maiden.

No one could not be charmed by 3 Little Pigs, one of this week’s Performance events, Bite Size Ballet telling the story of those house-building pigs. From the Met comes Die Walküre, the Wagnerian event for the ages and the Royal Opera House’s La Forza del Destino, starring Jonas Kaufmann and Anna Netrebko in the Verdi epic.

March is Women’s History Month, the cinema’s Education department presenting The Women Who Changed History, with film writer/lecturer Ellen Cheshire and Rosemary Coxon. With film clips of strong female roles who changed lives (March 29, 1.30pm–3.30pm).

Pick up the hot-off-the-press Ruby Anniversary magazine at the box office while booking tickets.

All seats are reservable on plush red seats. Bar. Chichester Cinema at New Park, New Park Road, Chichester PO19 7XY Box office: 01243 786650 www.chichestercinema.org

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Dumbo soars to new heights alongside a charming and spectacular aerial artist, Colette Marchant (Eva Green), until Holt learns that beneath its shiny veneer, Dreamland is full of dark secrets. Bringing the beloved animation bang up to date and taking it to all new heights, Burton’s film promises velvety visuals, a hefty helping of gothic imagery, and a soaring musical score

by Danny Elfman. Roll up, roll up; the circus is coming to town.

THE KINDERGRADEN TEACHER Drama Screened at Chichester Cinema at New Park

A FORTY-YEAR-OLD kindergarten teacher is terminally bored with her banal middle-class existence. When she becomes convinced her fiveyear-old student is a budding poetic genius, she decides to nurture his talents in a reckless and questionable manner.

Married mother Lisa Spinelli (Maggie Gyllenhaal) teaches at a kindergarten in Manhattan, and aspires to be a poet. She studies poetry in an adult education class, but her instructor Simon (Gael Garcia Bernal) thinks her work is derivative. When one of her students Jimmy (Parker Sevak) starts reciting his own poetry, she writes it down, shows it to Simon - who likes it - and she becomes more and more interested in the boy.

Adapted from a 2014 Israeli film by the same name, this is a haunting and sometimes uncomfortable dip into the mind and desires of a woman who feels stifled by the life she’s chosen.

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US

Horror, Thriller Screened at Picturedrome Cinemas

The all-new grand live action adventure "Dumbo" expands on the beloved classic story where differences are celebrated, family is cherished and dreams take flight.

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FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS

Comedy, Drama, Musical Screened at Picturedrome Cinemas FIVE fishermen, a shopkeeper, a potter, an engineer, and two builders - ten friends who went from singing in their local harbour to securing a record deal, a UK top ten album, and playing on the pyramid stage at Glastonbury. The tale of Port Isaac’s Fisherman’s Friends is so remarkable that it’s no surprise to see it receive the big screen treatment.

With an ensemble cast featuring Daniel Mays, James Purefoy, Tuppence Middleton, David Hayman, Dave Johns and Noel Clarke, Fisherman's Friends is a feel-good comedy-drama filmed on location in Cornwall that follows a big city music executive who finds himself in the small village of Port Isaac where he’s pranked by his boss into signing a group of shanty-singing fishermen to their label. His attempts to lure the fishermen and their families into the music industry are met with scepticism, and as he’s drawn further into their community and traditional way of life, he comes to realise that success may not mean fame and fortune, but friendship and happiness.

From Kids In Love director Chris Foggin and the producers of Finding Your Feet, Fisherman’s

AFTER sending shockwaves across contemporary culture and setting a new standard for provocative, socially-conscious horror films with his directorial debut, Get Out, Academy award-winning visionary Jordan Peele returns with another original nightmare. Set in present day along the iconic northern California coastline, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o’s Adelaide Wilson returns to her beachside childhood home with her husband, Gabe, and their two children for an idyllic summer getaway. Haunted by an unexplainable and unresolved trauma from her past and compounded by a string of eerie coincidences, Adelaide feels her paranoia elevate as she grows increasingly certain the something bad is going to befall her family. After spending a tense beach day with their friends, the Tylers, Adelaide and her family return to their vacation home. When darkness falls, the Wilsons discover the silhouette of four figures holding hands as they stand in the driveway. Meet the Tethered - the counterparts of each family member that appear to represent a shadow-like repressed side of the family’s human opposites.

Each must literally confront their inner demons or face the life-threatening consequences as Us pits an endearing American family against a terrifying and uncanny opponent: doppelgängers of themselves.

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CAPTAIN MARVEL (12A) Friends hopes to land similar success in finding an appetite for feel-good comfort food cinema.

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Drama Screened at Chichester Cinema at New Park WRITTEN by legendary playwright David Hare, the film is structured like a dance, stepping back and forth in time and moving in circles to tell the story of this Russian who was born on a train, and who, through self-confidence, commitment and desire, pushed himself to become the world’s greatest ballet dancer.

Fiennes focuses on Nureyev’s relentless ambition, with the fabulous ballet sequences just the prelude to what is a tense Cold War ballet that centres around a thrilling final scene at Paris’ Le Bourget Airport in 1961: the first defection of a Soviet artist during the Cold War period.

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HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN KINGDOM (PG) SAT/SUN: 1.45PM

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WHAT TO DO AND SEE in Sussex

Castle at the sharp end of history Combat at the Castle Saturday, April 6 - Sunday, April 7, 10am-3.30pm IN 1102, THE Earl of Arundel prepared his troops to defend against the first siege of Arundel Castle. Now, visitors can be transported back to this tumultuous time in a new adventure for families and history enthusaists alike.

With the forces of King Henry I approaching, archery and handto-hand combat were essential skills 900 years ago as the castle's first visitors of the year will be able to find out.

Combat at the Castle will feature crafts and weaponry, armour, combat and archery demonstrations. Visitors will also have the chance to learn about 12th century clothing and meet the garrison of soldiers.

Castle manager Stephen

Manion said: “We are launching some fantastic events this year alongside our roster of firm family favourites.

“With painstaking historical accuracy and a talented team of passionate historical interpreters, Combat at the Castle will really immerse our visitors in Arundel Castle’s rich history.

“The Duke Henry Courtyard, the Stone Hall and the grounds will all be showcased throughout the day, to give visitors a real sense of the might of this ancient castle that has stood strong for nearly 1,000 years."

With crafting and demonstrations throughout the day, visitors will be entertained from 10am–3.30pm, with an hour’s break at 1pm.

Refreshments are available in the café and restaurant. The event is included in standard admission prices.

New plays for young people premiere Connections Tuesday, April 2- Saturday, April 6, 7pm A CHANCE for young people to perform on the stage of the Alexandra Theatre comes through Connections, the National Theatre’s annual festival of new plays, developed by leading playwrights exploring urgent and exciting themes.

The five-day programme gives youngsters from schools and youth theatres the opportunity to experience a professional theatre-making process.

Led by Chichester Festival Theatre, working in partnership with Alexandra

Theatre, ten companies are taking part, performing one of four plays - Salt, by Dawn King, Class, by Ben Bailey Smith and Lajaune Lincoln, Chaos, by Laura Lomas and Stuff, by Tom Wells.

Groups taking part are The Burgess Hill Academy, Wildern School from Hedge End in Hampshire, SRWA Theatre Company, of The Sir Robert Woodard Academy at Sompting, Worthing College, Eastleigh's Barton Peveril College, Kings Youth Theatre, from Southsea, Brighton College, Ringwood School, and the youth theatres of Chichester Festival and Nuffield Southampton.

Email: info@ regiscentre.co.uk Website: www. alexandratheatre. co.uk

Tel: 01903 882173 Email: info@ arundelcastle. org Website: arundelcastle. org

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Alexandra Theatre, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis BN21 1BL

TOTALLY BLONDIE are said to be the most authentic Blondie tribute around - a claim Chichester audiences can judge for themselves.

Lead singer Aurora, only child of drummer Daniel Colson and his wife Jacqueline, developed her passion for music while growing up in Nancy, France.

For four years, Aurora was lead singer of Wild Willy Barrett's French Connection, an original quartet featuring a mélange of French, Irish and English acoustic arrangements but, despite her acoustic and jazz background, Aurora always wanted to front a rock band; and performing

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Photographers unite for exhibition Photographs: The Focus Group Assembly Room, North Street, Chichester PO19 1LQ April 6-13, except Sunday, 9am-4.30pm www.focusgroupphotography.com THE FOCUS GROUP was formed in 2006 to enable some serious amateur photographers from the south of England to work together and collectively exhibit their work.

The group is now eight in number and members' interests cover a wide range of photography including conventional landscapes, street and urban work, collages, documentary photography and detailed plant close-ups.

The group travels together for two weeks in February each year to explore the photographic possibilities of an area of the UK. The annual exhibition has been running for more than a decade, is very well

attended and highly regarded. There will also be displays of projected images.

The group has a website at: www. focusgroupphotography.com where examples of their work can be seen.

Star-gazer's music on programme

Millennial man-child has loyal stage fans Seann Walsh: After This One, I’m Going Home Saturday, April 6, 8pm Tickets: All £16.50 ,FWT & FWT+ £15.50

HIS ANTICS on television's Strictly Come Dancing have made his face known to millions but comedian Seann Walsh already had a loyal following on the comedy circuit before stepping out of his comfort zone with Katya Jones.

Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and the self-dubbed “Lie-In King”, Seann is described as one of the best observational comedians of his generation. Returning from his run in America, where he made his USA television debut appearance on Conan, he will be at Worthing’s Assembly Hall with his new show, After This One I'm Going Home, on Saturday April 6.

This dishevelled, fiery, animated, fiercely

idle, millennial man-child is one of best live comedians to have come out of the UK. Seann made his acting debut starring in Comedy Central’s sitcom Big Bad World, this was quickly followed up by the lead role in Monks (BBC One).

He also wrote and starred in his own Sky short for Sky Arts and is now co-starring in Jack Dee’s new sitcom Bad Move (ITV one). He recently made his feature film debut as the children’s nemesis in family film, 2:hrs and Seann is quickly on his way to becoming one of the UK’s best comedy character actors.

Team captain on Virtually Famous (Channel 4) and a regular on Play To The Whistle (ITV), among shows on all the main broadcasting channels.

Tickets are £16.50 from the Worthing Theatres box office on 01903 206206 and online at: www.worthingtheatres.co.uk.

Alexandra Theatre, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis BN21 1BL

60 Minutes of Classical Music Friday, April 5, 7.30pm

Worthing Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbott Road, Worthing BN11 1HQ Tel: 01903 206206 Email: theatres@ adur-worthing. gov.uk Website: www. worthingtheatres. co.uk

ASTRONOMER and broadcaster Sir Patrick Moore was a composer and music-lover as well as having a talent for popularising the exploration of the heavens and some of his works will be performed at the Regis Centre.

Percussionist Christopher Beaumont will be joined by pianist Derek Carden in a programme of pieces loved by Sir Patrick, as well as three written by him, in the latest of the concerts presented by 60 Minutes of Classical Music.

Grieg's Solveig's Song will open the evening, followed by two of Sir Patrick's waltzes, Echoes

Tel: 01243 861010 Email: info@ regiscentre.co.uk and Vienne Dawn, then, with a nod to the other interests of the Selsey star-gazer, Mr Halley's Rag. The remaining works are Mozart's 2nd and 3rd part of String Serenade K441, an extract from Bach's Violin Concerto in A Minor and the Minute Waltz and Valse du Petit Chien by Chopin.

Website: www. alexandratheatre. co.uk

Modern Passion in aid of service charity

Hampshire group piping up in Chichester

St John Passion by Bob Chilcott St Thomas a Becket Church, Church Lane, Pagham, PO21 4NU Thursday, April 4, 7.30pm www.chichestervoices.org.uk A CHARITY supporting families of service personnel will benefit from a performance of a modern setting of St John Passion by Chichester Voices.

It features two professional soloists, taking the parts of the Evangelist and Jesus, with a brass ensemble, viola, cello, timpani and Richard Allum at the organ. Andrew Naylor is coductor.

This is a beautiful, compelling piece employing a similar structure to the great Passions of J S Bach, in that the narrative, provided by the tenor Evangelist, is sung in an arioso style that gains momentum as the drama

unfolds. There are also five settings of Passiontide hymn texts which are designed to be sung by the choir and (optionally) audience/congregation together.

The choir sings four meditations, which punctuate various points in the drama, and plays the part of the crowd or a group of soldiers who comment from time to time in short outbursts. The work will be sung without an interval and lasts about

an hour.

The concert is being given in aid of The Ripple Pond, a charity which provides a self-help support network for the adult family members of physically or emotionally injured service personnel and veterans.

Tickets are £12, concessions £10, and are available from Chichester Voices on 07900 098197, online at www.chichestervoices.org.uk , at the church and on the door.

Hampshire Recorder Sinfonia St Paul's Church, Northgate, Churchside, Chichester PO19 6FT Saturday March 30, 7.30pm-9pm IF YOU think of recorders only in the squeaky descant version pulverised by primary school children, Hampshire Recorder Sinfonia is offering a chance to change your views.

Ahead of its regular Festival of Chichester concert later in the year, the sinfonia will be holding an Open Practice at St Paul’s Church,

in Chichester to try out the acoustic and would welcome an audience to assist with this.

HRS is a 40-strong recorder orchestra featuring seven sizes of recorder, from the tiny sopranino to the massive contrabass.

For anyone interested in hearing a recorder orchestra, this is a great opportunity - just drop in at any point and stay as long you wish.

There's no charge and visitors will be given a complimentary copy of one of the group's CDs.

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Community News & Views NODDY

NEWS WHAT IS it really like to work at the RSPCA Mount Noddy Rehoming Centre? Meet animal care assistant Jo, who explains why she wouldn’t swap her job for anything else.

7.45am. The rain is beating down on my windscreen as I drive to Mount Noddy to start the day at work. I admit that 'work' is a debatable phrase here. Certainly, when the sunshine warms our backs as we walk the dogs through the countryside, then, yes, I'm not sure the word 'work' sounds like an accurate description. But today is not one of those days.

Our morning begins with a debrief from the previous day, and a cup of tea (essential to take on kennel cleaning). Today, our sweet Staff mix Corona has a trip to the vet for routine vaccinations, our long-stay girl Sky is going off site for a walk on the beach with her favourite ACA, Dan, and we discuss which enrichment we could try to help our new arrival settle into his hopefully brief kennel stay. Dogs can often find staying in kennels very stressful. It can be noisy, they are surrounded by dogs they don't know, and new people they're not familiar with.

We occasionally have dogs who really struggle to cope which is when we call upon our foster network so these animals are able to go into a home environment, with more one to one contact while they wait to find their forever homes.

It's breakfast time! While we are preparing breakfast, our other team members take each dog out for a toilet break and leg stretch. They will come out of their kennels multiple times during the day for walks, training and quiet time in the reception or office area. It's really important that they receive not only physical exercise, but mental stimulation too, and that's an important part of preparing each dog to go to its new family.

I'm often asked 'Don't you just want to take them all home?'

My reply is always the same: not if I want to stay friends with my husband. In all honesty, this is the amazing thing about my job here at Mount Noddy. I don't need to take them home because I get to love them, take care of them, train them and help them to find a family of their very own. There is absolutely no better feeling than waving a dog goodbye as he starts his new life in a loving home. Now, I'd be lying if I said we don't get attached to our furry friends. I know I speak for all my colleagues when I say there is always one that steals a little piece of your heart. When those dogs find their forever homes it's mixed feelings of loss and jubilation.

Today is one of those times. My special four-legged friend here has been a young beagle named Poppy. A typical young beagle - bouncy, mischievous, cheeky, challenging, loving and smart, with a hint of stubborn. Poppy was finding kennel life tough, so we needed to think outside the box a little, find some new ways to challenge that busy beagle brain. She became my little project, the one I spent time with whenever I could. I introduced her to scent games, find it, we gave her a job and she was fantastic at it! Now I take her out of her kennel for the last time. She's over enthusiastic and bounces up to kiss my face. Before I click on her lead I sit down with her and press my face against her soft ears one more time. Words can't describe how happy I feel about her going to her forever home, but I will miss her so very much. I walk her down to reception where her new family eagerly await. They are so excited to see her, and she them! There are lots of smiles, the Mount Noddy team give her fusses and waves goodbye. Her new person takes her lead and I watch them leave through the gate, Poppy's tail wagging as she bounces next to him.

This is why we do what we do. For this moment right here.

I turn and head back towards the kennels. There are 15 other dogs still waiting for their special day.

HUNDREDS of local school children came together on Friday, March 8, and Monday, March 18, for Voices for Peace held at the Chichester Cathedral.

The children rehearsed together during the afternoon and then performed six beautiful songs to a large audience of family and friends.

The climax of the two events, attended by than 500 children from 19 local schools, was a premiere performance of A Voice for Peace, written by local singer/songwriter Emily Barden.

Voices for Peace is the theme for the Young Voices Festival 2019, a collaboration between the cathedral, local schools, and West Sussex Music, which provides musical education to children and young people in the county.

Teachers were delighted with how the children enjoyed singing a variety of songs of different genres in

A WHEELCHAIR user with a serious neurological condition leapt off the world’s highest commercial bungee jump to raise vital funds for Midhurst charity, Canine Partners.

Jackie Kennedy, from Poplar in East London, jumped 709 feet from Bloukrans Bridge in Tsisikamma, South Africa, at the beginning of February to raise funds for the assistance dog charity that transformed her life.

"Suddenly I was on the bridge looking at the breathtaking views and I had taken a photograph of the puppy I am sponsoring with me to remind myself why I was hurling myself off of it," says 53-yearold Jackie.

"Before I knew it I was all harnessed up and standing with my toes on the edge and my heart started to race, I was

the grand and atmospheric setting of the cathedral and with the Cathedral Choristers.

In terms of how their pupils had gained from being involved in the project, they were described as having 'a sense of confidence, and a sense of togetherness as we have come together with other schools'.

The Dean of Chichester, The Very Rev Stephen Waine, commented: "The peaceful surroundings of the cathedral with its great musical heritage provided the perfect setting for this musical celebration.

"We are delighted that so many young people were able to come together to make new friends, learn, and perform."

The cathedral has an active programme of music not only for schools and choirs, but also hosts popular free lunchtime concerts, and evening performances.

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absolutely terrified but pulling out wasn’t an option for me."

Jackie was diagnosed with Cauda Equine Syndrome and spinal stenosis in 2007 and although she underwent two emergency operations, she was left with severe weakness in the lower half of her body and has to use a wheelchair full time.

She added: "It was terrifying and exhilarating, the views were magnificent and I am so proud of myself for facing one of my biggest fears."

Jackie has already raised over £6,000 but is aiming for £10,000 to sponsor an amazing puppy from selection at eight weeks old through to being matched with a physically disabled person on the waiting list.

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A PROJECT in West Sussex will bring generations together while teaching older people to be more tech-savvy, thanks to National Lottery funding.

Youth Dream Ltd, based in Selsey, received £10,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund, the UK’s largest funder of community activity, to put on digital technology training sessions led by young people from a local academy.

The project aims to improve intergenerational understanding in a town with an ageing population, as well as teaching vital skills that will improve wellbeing and increase independence.

Residents of six care homes in Selsey will learn how to use tablets, phones and computers, with one main goal to be better able to communicate with their families through online video apps such as FaceTime and Skype.

The project, which will also reach isolated older people living in the wider community, aims to improve understanding of online security and increase awareness of potential phishing scams, which often target older people living alone.

The project will also provide guidance to people who do not understand how to use online banking or ATMs, helping them to live independently and take better control of their finances.

Mike Nicholls, from Youth Dream Ltd, said: “The Age Fusion Group aspires to support an older generation, and in turn will receive communication skills, life experience and times of immense enjoyment. The group is meeting every Tuesday and is currently in the process of visiting all local care homes and interacting with older friends.

"The National Lottery funding will enable adult supervision, training and support, and we aim to bring enjoyment and safety to all through this project. We are very grateful for this funding.”

The National Lottery Community Fund is responsible for giving out money raised by National Lottery players for good causes. To find out more visit: tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

PUPILS from Westbourne House School were given a unique opportunity to capture life in 2019, after being invited by awardwinning housebuilder CALA Homes to bury a time capsule at their nearby Shopwyke Lakes development in Chichester.

The children, aged four to seven, were joined by their head teacher and members of the CALA Homes sales team to enclose items in the time capsule, designed to give future generations of Chichester a glimpse into life in the city in 2019.

Included were thumb prints, drawings, information about the school, photographs, current newspapers and coins. Some other thoughtful ideas included guidelines on how to be kind and respect others and flower seeds to share the pupils’ interest in nature with future generations.

Nicki Dennis, sales and marketing director for CALA Homes (South Home Counties) said: “We were delighted to welcome pupils from Westbourne House School to take part in the time capsule project. As well as building houses, we strive to create a sense of community so it was fantastic to provide this once-ina-lifetime opportunity for the children to think creatively about how they can leave their mark at Shopwyke Lakes for future generations. It’s great to have this important piece of the site’s history now buried within its foundations and we can’t wait for it to be discovered in years to come.”

Caroline Oglethorpe, Westbourne House’s head of pre-prep and nursery, said: “Our pupils worked closely together to decide what to put into the time capsule, taking care to think about what future children may be interested in looking at and reading about. Thank you to CALA Homes for giving our children this opportunity and a real sense of living history.”

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The life and times of the city's Gustav Holst Written by Daniel Bromfield, history student at the University of Chichester IN THE North transept of Chichester Cathedral there is a memorial for the composer Gustav Holst. This is a result of the notable connection between Holst and Chichester, mainly through his friendship with former Bishop of Chichester George Bell, and the performance of Whitsuntide Festivals (to commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus’ disciples) held in the city.

Born in Cheltenham on September 21, 1874, Gustavus Theodore von Holst was part of a family of musicians who favoured the piano.

Unfortunately, due to neuritis (inflammation of nerves) in his arm, playing piano was difficult for Holst so he took up the trombone in its place.

Holst was interested in composition from a young age (making his first attempt at 12) and would later go on to attend the Royal College of Music. Between 1901 and 1903, financial difficulties led to Holst touring with music groups as a trombone player. However, after this time he resolved to focus on his composition.

Unfortunately, publishers failed to take much interest in his work and so he undertook teaching appointments including serving as director of music at St Paul's Girls School, London (1905 until his death) and Morley College, London (1907 – 1924).

In 1913, Holst rented a cottage in Thaxted, Essex, and began to write his most celebrated piece, ‘The Planets’, while also helping with the local church choir. In 1916, he invited his students to a music festival at the church. This was the first of Holst’s “Whitsuntide festivals”.

These events included sermons, hymns and music, featuring his present or former students and several featured Ralph Vaughan Williams, a friend and composer he had met at the Royal College of music. The festivals had a strong religious component and were performed in churches and cathedrals.

By the early 1920s, Holst’s reputation was at its height having been cemented by ‘The Planets’ and ‘The Hymn of Jesus’. The high demand for his work greatly increased his stress which was further worsened by head injuries sustained during a fall from a stage in 1923. This led his doctor to demand that Holst cancel his appointments for the year of 1924. Holst enjoyed this time, as he was able to focus on writing and improving his music.

Despite resigning from all educational appointments except St Paul's, Holst kept in

touch with his former students from Morley College by writing music for them and seeing them at Whitsuntide festivals. In 1928, they performed ‘The Coming of Christ’, a play written by John Masefield, with music by Holst.

This was commissioned by the Dean of Canterbury, George Bell. When Bell later became Bishop of Chichester in 1930, one of Holst’s Whitsuntide festivals soon took place in the city. This festival included singing at Chichester Cathedral and the Theological College and involved some 240 performers (including students from Bishop Otter College). It featured the West Sussex Folk Dancers and included music such as Whitsun Eve by Wilfred Palmer and O Light Everlasting

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Chichester also became a venue for Holst outside of Whitsuntide. In 1931 the festival took place in Bosham. Unfortunately, due to ill-health, Holst could not attend but later that year Holst was invited to perform in Chichester Cathedral. This event was called “A Thanksgiving for a Holiday” and saw the music of Thomas Weelkes (1576 – 1623) performed among others.

This inclusion was significant as Weelkes, one of Holst’s favourite composers, had been organist at Chichester Cathedral. The festivals continued in Chichester and Bosham for many years. In 1934, Holst sent a letter to that year's Whitsuntide festival participants, apologising for his absence due to ill-health and stating his hope to attend next year’s festival. He died in May of that year.

Bishop Bell ensured that Holst’s ashes were interred at Chichester Cathedral in a ceremony presided over by himself with Whitsuntide singers providing music. The proceedings commemorated the lives and music of both Holst and Weelkes.

The Whitsuntide festival continued to be held after Holst’s death in both Bosham and Boxgrove Priory. Despite disruption caused by the Second World War, the festivals continued until 1958 when the death of George Bell and the advancing age and illness of Vally Lasker, Holst’s successor, ended the festivals.

The current memorial at Chichester Cathedral to Holst was put in place in September, 2009.

A series of events also took place in the days leading up to the dedication including performances of Holst’s work.

Bishop Bell ensured that Holst’s ashes were interred at Chichester Cathedral in a ceremony presided over by himself with Whitsuntide singers providing music.

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QEII Cobras duo Wayne Wadsworth & Cliff Prior went one better than last year to lift the Tuesday Double In Double Out Darts league divisional pairs title.

The end of the season competition took place at the Newtown Social Club with 76 players involved,only four short of the record.

Last years winners Jack Danahar & Richard Ragless (QE2 Cobras) lost in the first round, leaving the field open for Wadsworth & Prior to make it through to the final against Roger Summers & Graham Hollis (Fishermans Joy).

As the seventh and fourth placed players in Division One, Wadsworth & Prior were firm favourites for the clash.

They showed their form from the start hitting a 160 in-shot before taking the first leg in just 20 darts.

Hollis hit back with a 160 of his own, then his partner hit 140. But Prior & Wadsworth kept in touch, taking advantage of missed out-shots to hit double top and take the second.

The big scoring continued in the third with all players hitting tons.

Big scores came from Wadsworth and Summers, but a 128 from Prior left it open for Wadsworth.

He went for double 8, needing all 3 he eventually hit the double, taking the leg,

the match 3-0, and the Division 1 Pairs Champions title for himself and Prior, above.

In Division 2 16 pairs took part, producing some excellent scoring in the early rounds.

Gary Blackwood (Legends 'X') and Ricky Clark fought off some tough competition to make it through to the final against Mike Few & Lee Passey (Lamb Orange).

The latter have been in good form all year, with Few making it into three finals this season and two for Passey.

The 'best-of-5 legs' Division 2 final saw Blackwood start hitting the scoring with a ton and 140.

Passey & Few were steady but missed a bullseye to take the leg, giving Blackwood another chance which he took.

The second leg saw Blackwood start with a 120 in-shot, and both he and Clark shared big scores to leave their finish.

An 85 & 83 from Few and a ton from Passey helped them catch up to have chances. As all players struggled to hit the double, it was Clark who eventually took the leg.

Leg 3 saw Few and Passey take charge with two tons on the trot, sandwiching an 81 from Passey. Then double trouble started again for everyone.

Eventually, Blackwood stepped up and with two darts hit double top to take the match, making himself and Clark, pictured below, the Division 2 champs.

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'The Chi magic is back' as City look to get one over league leaders Cov THE Chi magic is back - that's the word from the Chichester City Ladies camp as they test themselves against bogey side Coventry United this weekend.

The Oaklands Park side had lost their way in recent weeks, stumbling to three league losses in a row - a run which all but ended their slim hopes of lifting the National Southern Premier crown.

Since then, though, third-place Chi have regrouped and found their groove, thrashing C&K Basildon 8-0 away before pushing local rivals Portsmouth Ladies all the way during a 3-1 defeat mid-week under the lights.

It's now onto the tough task of facing undefeated league leaders Coventry United in Daventry on Sunday (2pm).

But Chi coach Matt Wright, who managed the side for a number of seasons, says the club is back to where it should be - and anticipates they will take that feel-good spirit into the match in the Midlands.

Speaking about the Basildon win, Wright said: "I think anyone we had that week would have been a good game to have as mood in the camp was good, the players were on it, the atmosphere in the camp was really good and

everyone was absolutely buzzing to be back involved in the team. It was just unfortunate for Basildon it was them we were facing.

"It has been some of the best training sessions we have had in terms of fun and players are playing with smiles on their faces.

"We seem to have got that buzz back, we call it the Chi magic and it's a really good place to be at the moment."

Chi produced one of their best attacking performances of the season in an end-to-end match at Portsmouth in mid-week.

Two early free kick goals for Pompey ensured City were up against it. Jess Lewry halved the deficit in the first half - then missed two second half penalties to deny Chi the lead. Pompey wrapped things up late one.

Despite being much improved in recent weeks, Cov will prove to be a different test.

The Midlands side have been a thorn in Chi's side this season, defeating them in both the league and league cup this term.

Wright said "Coventry will be a massive test, it will be huge. We are confident we can go there and, with the application we have, we will give anyone a run for their money at the moment."

Chi need one more win to seal survival

f Blues on the charge in the 43-10 Hove win

CHICHESTER RFC could secure their London One South status for another campaign with a positive result against Cobham at Oaklands Park tomorrow (2.30pm).

Blues have had a topsy-turvy campaign, struggling to find consistency, which has left them in the bottom half of the standings with just three games to play.

A bonus point victory against bottomside Hove last weekend helped drag Chi up to eighth in the table, 14 points above Tottonians, who are third-bottom.

Another win tomorrow against a Cobham side who are 11th and have lost their last four will guarantee their league status for another season.

Having picked up three wins in their last five, Blues will head into the match in front of their home crowd as warm favourites, with

Academy gets off to an exciting start BOGNOR RFC Academy has begun in earnest as 46 players and eight coaches attended a fun-filled day to kick off proceedings.

Programme co-ordinators Tom Spurle, Doug Millen and Rob Outen, supported by a large coaching team, put the players through assessment drills, focussing on key skills before a 60 minute trial match.

The initial assessment day is just the first phase of the 2019/20 Academy season.

It begins at the end of August with a four-day training camp at the prestigious Kelly College in Devon It will end in April with matches against Winchester at Allianz Park, home of Saracens, with the end of year awards dinner in the players lounge.

The Academy will run two teams in the Hampshire leagues as well as entering the Sussex colts and National Colts cup competitions.

Tom Spurle, one of the project co-ordinators, said: "With eight county players in the squad

f Molly Clark scored four against C&K Basildon

and a wealth of talent, it promises to be an exciting and successful season."

Bognor RFC Academy is open to all year 12 and 13 players in September and new players are welcome - contact through the club website or social media.

The players are in action at Hampshire Avenue next Sunday as the under 16s take on Fareham Heathens ahead of their Hampshire cup final (11am) while the under 17s host Tottonians Colts (1pm).

--Bognor RFC have all but given up any hope of a top two finish in the Hampshire Premier after a surprising 19-10 loss at Eastleigh IIs last weekend.

The Purple and Greens, who are seven points off second with two games to play, return to Hampshire Avenue tomorrow to play Tottonians IIs (TBC).

The club will also pay tribute to club stalwarts Dick Myhill (4s captain and grounds staff ) and Brian Corbould (vice-president) who have passed away in the last week.

the belief that they can even break into the top half as the season draws to a close.

The victory at Hove was built on a strong forwards display. Despite falling behind to an early try, scores from Josh Cameron and Tom Blewitt put Blues in control.

They did not let up, with the returning Chris Johnson adding a third after crunching through a number of tackles.

Callum Cone wrapped up the bonus point after a dart down by the blindside before Ed Bowden broke from his own half to put Chi 31-5 up at the break.

Into the second period and the hosts started strongly once again, scoring their second try after a period of sustained pressure.

Blues responded with Rhys Thompson finding a gap in the Hove defence before Baz Magda rounded off the scoring.

f Nearly 50 youngsters took part in the Academy day

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f Rocks make a rare attack on the Leatherhead goal during the 4-0 loss at Nyewood Lane last weekend

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WINGATE & F'LEY (A) Tomorrow, 3pm

A DEJECTED Rocks side much "dust themselves down" and go again - that's the message from coach Robbie Blake as Bognor look to revive their fast fading playoff hopes.

A depleted Nyewood Lane side produced one of their worst performances in recent memory last weekend when they were defeated 4-0 to Leatherhead.

A trip to fourth-bottom Wingate & Finchley tomorrow (3pm) is perhaps on paper the ideal test for the Rocks to bounce back and end a run of six league matches without a win.

But the North London side have found their form in recent weeks, defeating Harlow Town 7-2 then winning 4-2 at home to Potter's Bar. This cruel coincidence was not lost on the affable Blake, who shrugged off any suggestion it would be an easy match.

The Rocks coach said: "It's not when we've conceded seven in two and they've scored 11 in two. It will be a tough game. Every game in this league is tough, it doesn't matter if you're playing the side who are top of the league or the bottom of the league. We have to dust ourselves down and see what happens."

There were very few plus points to take from the 4-0 thrashing to the Tanners.

A long range shot gave the visitors the lead halfway through the first half before a second was added just before the beak when Rocks could not clear the ball from the box.

It stayed that way until the 77th minute when Keaton Wood slipped to allow the Tanners in for a third. A fourth was added late on, dropping Bognor to 11th, eight points off Worthing in the final playoff spot.

Blake said: "We're a dejected, feeling-sorryfor- ourselves team and a shadow of the team we were early on.

"We have lost a lot of players, such as the likes of Jimmy Muitt and Dan Smith and when you take 40 goals out your team, I don't care what level you're at, you'll be weakened.

"If you look at since they [Muitt and Smith] have gone, we haven't won a game."

Rocks will have some selection dilemmas for the trip to Wingate.

On-loan Portsmouth keeper Petar Durin and regular stopper Dan Lincoln will be fighting it out for the number one shirt.

Striker Reece Myles-Meekums, who is on loan from National League Bromley,and promising left-back Ashton Leigh, who signed from Wessex Premier's Baffins Milton Rovers, are also both set to feature after starting against the Tanners.

Blake praised their effort but added: "How many of our players do I trust out there? There are not enough at the moment. Our injuries are nothing short of ridiculous and when you are bringing players in at short notice it's tough to get that cohesion,that's just facts."

Wood's back from 'worst time' IT was one of the Rocks' worst defeats in recent memory. And while the result was hard to take for all the squad, one player had a little bit of silver lining.

After nearly six months out, Keaton Wood is back in the white and green of Bognor.

It seems a long time ago since the defender limped out of action in September in the 2-2 draw at Potters Bar Town on an uneven pitch.

After months of being nursed back to health and a lengthy rehabilitation period, the former Dartford central defender has played the full 90 minutes in the last two Rocks matches.

Despite the club conceeding seven goals including one which he was directly to blame for -Wood is pleased to be back playing.

In an interview with the club's programme, Wood said: “This injury has been the worst time of my football career to date really.

"It’s been a very long time since September and I’ve personally had a lot to deal with in the time.

"However, it’s been great watching the boys do really well but it has also been hard knowing that I could possibly affect things on the pitch if I had been playing alongside them."

f Keaton Wood (r) repels a Tanners attack

DEFLATED - I think that's the word that sums up how I felt after last Saturday's result It always will be a tough task to get up to where we want to be in the table without certain players we have out at the moment.

But, while I can accept losing a game to a team that is better than us, the way we did it last weekend against a side who are basically in the same position as us in the league was unacceptable.

With 20 minutes to go, a number of our players just seemed to give up.

That is not acceptable at any level of football. It's even worse when we are being paid to do a job.

The 4-0 result was a surprise.

All the time we were one or two down I thought we had a chance.

But as soon as the third went in, the match was over.

At that point, it's up to us as players to keep going and not throw in the towel.

For the three young lads making their home debuts for the club it was a bit of a baptism of fire.

As a team though, I think we gave a very lightweight performance and we just got bullied from start to finish.

It's up to individuals to now decide where we go from here.

My attitude will not change - I want to win every single match I play in, there's no point playing otherwise But whatever level of the game you are playing at, you will need a minimum of nine players on the pitch that want to win. We just not have had that in recent weeks.

Jack summed it up at the start of the game when he said lot of other clubs would have had a manager get the sack, given the pressure he is under from the fans.

I don't think changing Jack is an option as you will not find a better person than him to do the job.

It's incredibly tough to find

the players with the money they want to come and play here.

There are not enough local players good enough for this level in this area who you can get along to the training.

And when there are other clubs like Moneyfields, Gosport and Worthing who are offering decent money, it makes the task even tougher.

Something has to change and it is up to us players who are paid money to go out there and play to give more.

Tomorrow sees us visit Wingate who up until recently were struggling at the wrong end of the table.

Now they have picked up a couple of wins - that always seems to happen to us for some reason!

I'm not sure how it works but every time we play a team they always seem to be picking up form.

They will be a typical London side who will be physical and have a good tricky wingers.

We have got enough to beat them but we need to be there together as a team.

While we still can make the playoffs, it's going to be tough.

We probably need to win all of our matches but looking at who we have to come, such as Dorking away, then it will be difficult.

We have got a good enough team but we just need to fight together as one.

We have to be braver to get on the ball and get about our opponents to put them under pressure.

If you look at the game against Worthing, we were a completely different side.

Whether that was because it was a local derby or in front of a big crowd I don't know but we need to be like that every game.

We go again tomorrow but we can't go again like that.

If we do, then perhaps we need to think about giving the money we're earning back to Jack to buy the fans a beer.

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f Pagham lost to Uckfield last time out

Poor Pagham must improve PAGHAM'S bid to end one of their worst run of forms in recent memories sees them welcome high-flying Saltdean United to Nyetimber Lane tomorrow (3pm).

The Lions have had plenty to shout about in recent seasons, with free flowing football seeing the side fighting for the top spots in the SCFL Premier.

At Christmas, it was business as usual for Tom Simmonds and Richie Hellen's side.

But injuries, combined with losing key personnel to other sides, have seen Pagham plummet into the bottom half of, with the Lions winning just twice since the festive break.

Lions thought they had secured a morale-boosting 2-2 draw against AFC Uckfield Town last weekend when Jamie Horncastle equalised with ten minutes to play.

But the visitors struck twice late on, with Johan van Driel seeing red late on to compound Pagham's woes.

That loss makes it four defeats on the spin for the Lions - and next up are the Tigers of Saltdean.

Sitting fifth, they have won four of their last five, meaning that Pagham's young side will

need to dig deep if they are to emerge from the battle of the big cats with all three points.

In SCFL Division One, Sidlesham are seeking their first win in four to boost their hopes of a top half finish.

Sids welcome secondbottom Midhurst & Easebourne to the Rec Ground tomorrow (3pm) looking to bounce back from a 1-0 loss at Storrington.

Fifth-place Selsey, meanwhile, will have a week off, hoping that other sides can do them a favour as they remain in the hunt for a top four spot.

Blues kept up their end of the bargain last weekend, defeating Midhurst 3-2.

First half goals from Lindon Miller and Ryan Morey looked to have put Daren Pearce's side in the driving seat.

But two goals for the hosts in three panic-filled minutes before the break pinned Selsey back before Miller struck again to seal the victory with 20 minutes to go.

In SCFL Division Two, Bosham rounded off their campaign with a 5-1 loss at home to champions-elect Rustington. Nick Edgington scored for the Robins.

ROCKS first team coach Robbie Blake is refusing to give up hope that a playoff spot is out of the club's grasp - despite Bognor sitting eight points off the pace with just six games to play.

The Nyewood Lane side have slumped to 11th after being thrashed 4-0 at home to Leatherhead last weekend.

With a trip to in-form Wingate & Finchley coming tomorrow, the Rocks management team believe that the club still has an outside shot at making the top five.

But they warn the club must improve dramatically if they are to end a run of two months without a league win.

Speaking to Rocks Radio, Blake said: "It's not gone until it's gone but we have given ourselves a mountain to climb "We need to roll our sleeves up and this will be a test of character as to what we're all about: do we want to flit around mid-table and finish on a bad note?

"Or do we want to roll our sleeves up, take one game at a time and see where the season takes us?"

Rocks last won back on February 9 when they defeated AFC Hornchurch 2-0.

f Rocks were routed 4-0 by Leatherhead

City close in on league crown CHICHESTER CITY are within touching distance of their first county league crown for nearly 40 years and playing at step four of non-league football for the first time in their 146-year history.

The Green and Whites last won the SCFL Premier title back in 1979, well before the merger with Portfield.

But after last weekend's 3-1 win at Lingfield, Chi are now ten points clear at the top of the table with just five matches to play.

Miles Rutherford's side, who are unbeaten in 19 league matches, can take a giant step forward towards their promotion goal tomorrow when they head to relegationthreatened Shoreham (3pm).

Win and Chi will be need just one more win to be mathematically confirmed as the best team in the division, something that many believe has been the case for a number of

months now.

Rutherford's side showed their credentials last weekend when they had to come from behind to beat surprise-package Lingfield.

They fell behind half way through the first period when Chris Ransome capitalised on a slip from Terrell Lewis and lobbed City keeper Ryan Young.

A triple substitution at the interval was instrumental in the league leaders’ turn of fortune.

Rutherford re-jigged things at the back and in midfield, introducing Rob Hutchings, Kaleem Haitham and Emmett Dunn for George Way, Matt Axell and Lewis.

Within a couple of minutes or so the bold move paid off when Haitham lashed in the equaliser after good feet and a precision pass from Gicu Iordache.

Chi thought they had taken the lead

soon after when Connor Cody's effort was disallowed for offside.

Josh Clack then followed in a Scott Jones effort to bag his 14th goal since October.

Iordache made it 3-1 in stoppage time, drilling a shot in at the near post for Chi's 89th league goal of the campaign and a sixth consecutive premier division victory.

Newhaven, in third, lost further ground after a 0-0 draw at home to Broadbridge Heath.

They are now 13 points behind with a game in hand while second place Horsham YMCA are ten points adrift.

Chi will be the firm favourites to continue their good form at Shoreham tomorrow against a side who are bottom, three points from safety.

City defeated the Musselmen 2-0 in the reverse fixture in December when Iordache and Ellis Martin scored second half goals.

f Lions attack in the 4-2 defeat to Town

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f Chi's 3-1 win at Lingfield all but sealed the title