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BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk THE U.S. Ambassador is on a mission to remember and has called on Britain's help.

THis year, we remember the great sacrifices made by so many Allied soldiers to prepare for and execute the D-Day Landings 75 years ago. To mark this anniversary, U.S. Ambassador Robert

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‘Woody’ Johnson has launched a special campaign to discover British stories about the American soldiers based in this country in the run up to D-Day. Historians in the area are also calling on Chichester residents who lived in and around the city during D-Day to share their memories for a new oral history project.

Mr Johnson said: “Almost every town and village in the United Kingdom has a story to tell about the American soldiers

stationed here in the run-up to D-Day. "It is such a privilege to hear about all the experiences those young Americans had in this country –the sacrifices they made and the very special friendships they formed with the British people they stood shoulder to shoulder with.

"To mark this year’s special anniversary of D-Day, I am asking people across the UK to get in touch and share their stories of the American troops in their communities.

"Together, we can keep their memories

alive for each new generation to come."

THe initiative in the city is being led by the University of Chichester, as well as the West Sussex Record Office and Tangmere Military Aviation Museum.

Chichester and the surrounding area played an important role in D-Day troops, aircraft and supplies all moved through the area to be part of the largest amphibious assault in history.

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BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk WESTHAMPNETT'S household waste recycling site re-opened yesterday following last week's fire, enabling residents to dispose of their green waste.

A blaze broke out in the main building at the centre involving more than 500 tonnes of household waste on April 2, and was extinguished on April 9.

However, the area where green waste is deposited was unaffected by the fire, enabling Viridor to re-open just this part of the site.

Steve Read, the county council’s director of environment and public protection, said: "I’m pleased we will be able to offer residents this green waste disposal facility from THursday and would like to thank everyone again for their patience and co-operation at this difficult time.

"Safety has to be our top priority and a structural engineer visited the site on Friday to assess the damage to the main building there – the waste transfer station – and we await the outcome of this initial inspection.

"Until the extent of the damage to the building and concrete surround is known, we do not know which other parts of the site have been affected, and

will therefore require works.

"We have to ensure it’s safe for both staff and the public, as well as ensuring compliance with all legislation and permits to allow the site to open.

"Once this is known, we will work with Viridor to develop a long-term plan for rebuilding the site."

As from yesterday, the Westhampnett site was opened for the disposal of green waste only, seven days a week from 9am6pm.

Residents needing to dispose of other materials are advised to visit Bognor or Littlehampton sites. Bognor and Littlehampton will remain open seven days a week until further notice.

THese sites do not accept trailers or over-height vehicles (2.2m height restriction). THey do not accept BY KEL plasterboard or asbestos. kelly.wickha THe nearest trailer and over-height facility is at Worthing. Billingshurst isEASTER wa Swap Shop another option.

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Move it and lose it says council as new workshops are available RECENT statistics published in the Chichester Post stated that over half the population of Chichester are overweight.

THe Chichester Wellbeing ‘Move it and Lose it’ workshops help residents lose weight, get fit, and lead a healthier lifestyle.

THe workshops are led by a registered nutritional therapist and are designed to help people lose weight, get back on track and feel healthier. THe workshops involve giving advice and information on eating a healthy diet for life and taking a detailed look at people’s eating habits and lifestyles.

THe 13 week programme is designed to help people lose weight and keep it off.

Workshops start on the following dates: • Tuesday, April 30, 6.30pm– 7.30pm, at Westgate Leisure Chichester • Wednesday, May 1, 10am-11am, at Westgate Leisure Chichester • THursday, May 2, 9.30am-11am, at THe Grange, Midhurst • THursday, May 2, 12.15pm–2pm, at THe Selsey Centre.

“Our Move it and Lose it workshops focus on a combination of healthy eating, nutrition, exercise and education to help people lose weight and lead healthier lifestyles, says Pam Bushby, divisional manager for communities at Chichester District Council.

“THe workshops have been running for a number of years now and we always receive excellent feedback from clients.”

Peter and Mavis Heard attended the workshops together and have lost over seven stone between them.

Mavis said: “I found the lesson around food labelling very useful and we both regularly check food labels while out shopping. We both feel more energetic and alert since losing the weight and we are able to spend more time gardening and doing other activities.”

THe 13-week course costs £30, including a free taster session and access to the First Steps to Fitness scheme. Residents can sign up or for more information on 01243 521041 or by emailing: info@ chichesterwellbeing.org.uk

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BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk EASTER was the theme to the city's Swap Shop with chocolate mini eggs for young visitors hidden among the donated items, festive cakes for sale and spring flowers on the table.

THe free exchange at the Newell Centre, in Tozer Way was very well attended once again on Saturday afternoon, despite there being a restriction on what goods could be accepted for donation because of the recent fire at the Westhampnett household waste and recycling site.

Although organisers state that they try not to take too much to the tip at the end of Swap Shops, with most stuff that's left over - including clothing, books, fabric and homewares - sent for recycling or to charity shops, there are usually some broken or unwanted items that have to be disposed of.

"We would like to thank Swap Shop supporters for being patient about the situation. It didn't spoil the event at all, with people finding lots of treasures still for free and going home happy after homemade soup and cakes," said coorganiser Sue Gilson.

"It did mean though that it was a bit more calm and manageable when it

came to clearing up!"

Sue and other volunteers are hosting a mini Swap Shop at THe Good Life show at the Weald and Downland Living Museum in Singleton, promoting recycling and restoring, on May 5 and 6.

THis will be for clothing, books and DVDs and children's clothes, toys and games. Only one item per person will be allowed for swaps as there are 6,000 visitors expected.

THe next Swap Shop is on July 13, 2pm-5pm, at the Jubilee Hall, New Park Road, Chichester.

For more information on upcoming Swap Shops, isit the website: transitionchichester.org

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As June 6, 1944, dawned, those living in the area would have realised that history was being made right on their doorsteps – with memories not just for those directly involved, but also ordinary men, women and children who bore witness to the mobilisation.

"THe 75th anniversary of D-Day is the ideal opportunity to capture personal memories of the event from those it touched at the time, before those stories disappear for good,” said Dr Andrew Smith, historian in the department of humanities at the University of Chichester.

"Perhaps you remember being a child and seeing troops and changes in your city before the run-up to D-Day? Did you know the military personnel stationed at Bishop Otter College, now the university, or were you involved with the college itself?

"Do you have interesting photos, documents or objects relating to the period?

"Or did you purchase any of the collections from Shoreham D-Day Aviation Museum when it closed?

If you can answer yes to any of these

questions, it would be great if you could take part in our oral history project."

THe project team wants to hear local people’s stories and memories, and to scan any photographs or documents they would like to share.

It is an opportunity to contribute their stories to an evolving record of the area’s social history at the time of D-Day. THe oral history interviews will be part of a series of local events to mark D-Day in and around Chichester, including a programme of scheduled public talks which will be announced nearer the time.

To take part in the Chichester project, contact Dr Smith on 01243 816499 or email: a.smith@chi.ac.uk All original photographs and documents loaned to the project team will be scanned with the utmost care and returned to their owners.

To contact the US Embassy project, call: 0207 891 3809 or email: Reflond@ state.gov You can also post your information, to: World War Two: Keep the Memory Alive, Public Affairs, U.S. Embassy London, 33 Nine Elms Lane, London, SW11 7US.

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` Shop robbery POLICE are appealing for witnesses following the burglary of a Chichester menswear store.

Officers were called to Dartagnan Menswear in North Street, Chichester, at 11pm on Wednesday, April 10, following the theft of a large quantity of clothes.

Five men broke into the premises and dragged large bags of clothes out of the back door.

Investigating officer PC Darren Triggs said: “We believe the group dragged the bags over a brick wall and a locked gate to a nearby car park and fled from the scene.

“THe effort to move the clothes would have caused a fair amount of noise and disruption. Did you hear anything?

“THe suspects were all wearing gloves and masks covering their faces and their clothing is currently unknown."

If you have any information you can report it online or call 101 quoting 1437 of 10/04.

` Farm advice THE COUNTY council have provided advice for families visiting farms over Easter for lambing season.

THe council say that visiting a farm carries a small risk of catching infection from animals or the environment.

Information on protecting you and your family from picking up infections during lambing season can be found at: gov.uk/government/ publications/farm-visits-avoidinginfection

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Southern Water donates to charity

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A WATER company has donated £2,000 to charity to apologise for disruption.

To thank residents for their patience and understanding while bathing water improvement work has taken place in Selsey, Southern Water and partner MGJV donated the cash to the Selsey Care Shop to help with their work supporting the local community.

THe shop is an innovative project which operates from a base in the High Street and other organisations such as community groups, businesses and churches with activities like befriending schemes and carers support.

Dr Mike Nicholls, chairman of Selsey Community Forum, which operates the Selsey Care Shop, said: "Selsey Community Forum charity is very grateful for this unexpected and generous donation which will assist us to run the 120 social interaction activities each year, bringing people together and continue to offer a listening ear in the Care Shop."

THe water company is investing millions of pounds in improvements over the next couple of years to improve bathing water quality at Selsey.

Detailed investigations have already been carried out by Southern Water at Selsey, including environmental analysis, testing and modelling, water quality sampling and DNA testing, asset surveys, surface water assessments and

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Senior project manager for the bathing water improvement scheme, Chris O'Grady, said: "THe work to install the sewer is an important part of the £2million we're investing in Selsey to help improve the town's bathing waters, which we hope will help boost tourism and therefore the local economy, too.

"However, we understand the work has been disruptive and caused dismay among some Selsey residents, so we're delighted to give this contribution in recognition of the inconvenience our work has caused. We're delighted the money will be helping to further improve Selsey residents' lives."

Mike Clegg, contracts manager at MGJV, said: “THe works have been challenging and our team have worked closely with the residents to reduce the impact.

"We wish to thank the local residents for their understanding and patience with the disruption caused to their lives.“

Council reminds voters to check locations of city polling stations RESIDENTS are being reminded to check the location of their polling station for the upcoming district and parish council elections to ensure there are no problems on the day.

Voting will take place on THursday, May 2, for the district and parish council elections, which take place every four years. A total of 83 polling stations will be open from 7am until 10pm, when votes will be taken to Westgate Leisure Centre in Chichester where they will be counted.

Following a boundary review by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England, this year’s elections will be the first with 36 seats, a reduction from 48 in the previous election, in 2015.

THis was done to ensure that each councillor represents approximately the same number of voters, while realigning the district ward boundaries.

Registered voters should have received a polling card by now, which will inform them of the correct location of their polling station.

People who have not received a polling card and think they should have had one should contact Chichester District Council’s election team by emailing: elections@ chichester.gov.uk or phoning 01243 521010. For more information and to check the location of polling stations in the district please visit: chichester. gov.uk/elections

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Path campaigners surprised at lack of public knowledge

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk TRADITIONAL Easter games were in store for visitors to the city's beloved footpath.

On Saturday, the Friends of Centurion Way staged an Easter egg hunt alongside a name the bunny competition.

Two young participants, pictured right, won chocolate eggs and correctly picked the bunny's name.

THere were also beautifully iced cup cakes available for hungry path-users and many cowslips were sold at only 50p each.

Many passing individuals, groups and families were unaware of the current threat to the path. THis lack of public awareness came as surprise to the group as they have been vigorously campaigning for 18 months hoping to draw maximum attention to the issues.

A spokesperson said: "Our group has seen draft plans showing the removal of the entire section of Centurion Way that runs adjacent with Bishop Luffa School.

"THese plans indicate that whole section of path will be re-routed elsewhere. THe Friends of Centurion Way wish to see minimum disturbance to the path's existing route and we are eager to ensure both developers and planners adequately consult residents to ensure the maintained high quality and convenience of Centurion Way path.

"Despite grave concerns for the future of the path, our group still see room for optimism.

"Many of us attended the recent West Sussex County Council meeting on April 5 and heard the motion on climate change being debated.

"Reducing local carbon dioxide emissions was stated as being of highest priority with particular attention being drawn to the importance of promoting and enabling walking and cycling."

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development is destined to be the largest ever in Chichester’s history.

THe developers have pledged to open a new southern access road by occupation of the 225th home - and even earlier for construction traffic. It is this access road that the group claims to threaten the future of Centurion Way. County councillor Jamie Fitzjohn (Chichester South) overcame his issue with the term “humans have caused climate change” after speaking of the influence of subterranean rivers of

molten iron.

He concluded that humans do indeed have a climatic impact and compromised on the term to then support the motion.

THe county council’s commitment to reducing transport-driven CO2 emissions gave the Friends of Centurion Way hope for the future.

THe friends group are organising numerous events over the coming month.

To find more details, visit: centurionway. org.uk/my-calendar

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` Moped advice SUSSEX Police are encouraging moped and motorbike riders to protect their vehicles from wouldbe thieves.

THe campaign, advises riders to 'lock, chain and cover your bike', wherever they park.

Moped and motorbike thefts saw a rise in Sussex during last summer and the end of 2018, with various operations being put into action to tackle this.

THis advice campaign aims to maintain the recent fall in thefts and to support the work that police have already carried out.

Posters will be placed in areas where moped and motorbike thieves are known to operate, as well as bike parks and other areas parking areas.

Advice includes locking your bike in order to make it harder to steal. A chain is another deterrent, making it impossible to wheel away from the parking area.

Covering your bike hides what make and model it is, as well as adding another obstacle to would-be thieves. Also think about parking your vehicle in well-lit areas and choosing a location which has CCTV if possible.

All these precautions add up to a better-protected vehicle and fewer incidents of stealing.

THe campaign will be run across the county throughout the summer. For more information on how to protect mopeds and motorbikes, please visit: sussex. police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/ theft-of-a-vehicle/theft-motorcyclesscooters/

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Uni is ranked in top five as eco-friendly THE UNIVERSITY of Chichester has been ranked in the UK’s top five most environmentally-friendly universities after reducing its carbon emissions by more than 1,200 tonnes in the last decade.

A poll by HESA, a government think tank for higher education data and analysis, rated the institution as having the country’s fourth lowest energy emissions per square metre, out of 265 others who took part.

THe university has saved more than 1,224 metric tonnes of C02 since 2007, the equivalent of burning nearly 1.5 million pounds (lbs) or 680,000kg of coal.

It has also cut its notional energy emissions by 52 per cent and its carbon footprint by a third, despite increasing its building floor space by 50 per cent in ten years.

University energy officer Peter Bassett said the reductions show that students and staff are now more conscious of living sustainable lifestyles than ever before.

He added: “THere has been a real community effort to reduce our carbon footprint, from the amount of electricity used in our classrooms, natural gas and oil to heat our buildings, or fuel

for our vehicles. Environmental sustainability has been adopted into the very heart of our university culture – in the way we work and study – but we still have some way to go to develop a fullysustainable university.”

THe university has invested heavily in renewable technologies across its classrooms and student accommodation since 2010 in an effort to offset its carbon footprint.

It has installed solar panels on new teaching spaces, energy-efficient LED lighting and controls in around 80 per cent of its buildings, and fitting a biomass boiler which burns organic material to generate heat.

Compostable coffee cups and straws made from plant-based material were recently introduced to reduce plastic pollution, while Chichester remains the UK’s longest university participant of JUMP – a nationwide sustainability scheme promoting environmental issues to students and staff.

To find out more about how the work and research being undertaken at the University of Chichester to develop environmental and sustainable technologies visit: chi.ac.uk

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City twinning celebrations

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk AN EXCITING weekend is in store for members of the city's twinning association.

Starting this evening, with a dinner at West Dean House, guests from Chichester's twinned city, Chatres, will tomorrow enjoy a dance display

by Martlet Morris Men, starting at the Market Cross.

A Mayor’s Reception will then be held at THe Old Court Room, Council House, North Street.

THe Orchèstre d' Harmonie de Chartres (OHC) will be staying in Chichester over the Easter period and will mark the 60th anniversary of the twinning by playing a concert for the Friends of Chartres in the University Chapel.

THe band includes three sections woodwind, brass and percussion - and plays a wide range of music of wellknown and less familiar pieces.

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electro mechanical repairers will do their best to make the repairs required in the half-hour time slots offered.

THe group will also have their costume jewellery repairer present and an expert gluer of ornaments who re-pieces ceramic items.

Repair Cafe repairers going to the Weald and Downland are: • Eight electrical/ mechanical repairers including one who will fit new electric toothbrush batteries.

• Computer hardware and software repairs • Jewellery repairs, beads restrung • Recommendations of repair shops for longer and larger jobs THe second date is Saturday, May 11, in the usual venue at the Quaker Meeting House in Priory Road, Chichester.

Additional skills offered will be the sewing and mending team upstairs, a bike repairer in the courtyard, and the Fairtrade Cafe with homemade cakes.

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AROUND 50 repairs were made on Saturday at the Chichester Repair Cafe.

THe successful event saw a trend with three Dyson vacuums needing attention, among the many items that were seen in the three hours of the cafe.

THe most unusual item was a clockwork Jemima Puddle Duck that sings ‘Clare de La Lune’ when working, but has been silent for several years.

Repairer Berry found an internal plastic spline had been stripped, rendering her mute, but he was able to find a replacement part on eBay, which will enable the duck to sing again by the next event.

THe Fairtrade Cafe was extra busy, where the tea team also showed off the new aprons made by Repair Cafe volunteer Rachel Macmillan.

May brings two dates for the Repair Cafe, as they have been invited to ‘pop up’ at the Weald and Downland’s ‘Good Life’ show on Bank Holiday Monday, May 6.

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will be held at THe Fishbourne Centre with a performance of a French play by Greg Mosse, followed by a bring and share supper.

THe following day, the group will visit Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard and the Mary Rose.

Following recent news, the Mayor of Chichester, Cllr Martyn Bell, has sent a letter to the Mayor of Chartres, France, following the Notre Dame fire.

He said: "On behalf of my fellow councillors and the citizens of Chichester, I want to express our great sadness at the news of the terrible damage to Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

"It is a building loved and admired throughout the world and I am sure it is particularly sad for the people of Chartres and Chichester because of the two magnificent cathedrals in our respective cities.

"I would be grateful if you would pass this message to Jean Pierre Gorges.

We are thinking of you all at this very distressing time."

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Volunteers surprised over how clean the city canal is

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk VOLUNTEERS helped to clean up a major waterway in the district last Saturday.

As part of Surfers Against Sewage’s clean-up weekend, Tony and Gemma, of TJ Boardhire and Chichester SUP Club, organised a litter-pick on the Chichester Canal.

It was no ordinary litter-pick along the bank. Fifteen or so courageous souls braved the cold but sunny morning, gliding along the water on their paddleboards and kayaks, and fished rubbish

straight out of Chichester Canal’s water.

THey were joined by a number of others with bags collecting litter along the towpath.

Leaving Hunston at 10am on April 13, it was a leisurely paddle, with everyone collecting a few bits of litter along the canal and placing it in bags precariously balanced on their boards, arriving at the Basin around 11.15am.

Stopping to refuel and warm up over a hot drink and slice of cake in the Canal Cafe, most of the talk was about just how little litter there was in Chichester Canal.

Considering the close proximity of major roads and city centre, everyone expected there to be more rubbish to

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collect but workers from the Canal Trust think the lack of litter is a reflection on the wonderful users of Chichester Canal.

Chichester SUP Club, who use Chichester Canal as one of their main bases, encourage their paddle-board students to pick up any debris at the end of their lessons, or to collect it as and when they see it while they are on their paddle-boards.

Andrew Gibson, trading board director at the canal, commented: "It was wonderful to see the canal buzzing with activity with boat trips, paddleboarders and kayaks.

"Congratulations to TJ Boardhire for their magnificent clean-up effort and to those who joined them to help out."

Gemma and Tony, from TJ Boardhire, said: "As avid watersports enthusiasts and long-time members of Surfers against Sewage, we regularly support and take part in the organised beachcleans and this year we were excited to see that Surfers Against Sewage had opened up their events to include rivers

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"As we teach all of our beginner paddleboarders on Chichester Canal and with this being the main venue for our Chichester SUP Club, we wanted to organise and include the Chichester Canal in the big clean-up event.

"We were overwhelmed with the support from local people. THe canal is kept very clean, as we encourage people to pick up any litter as they are using the

canal. However, when we searched, we were amazed at what we found.

"Overall, this event was a huge success and we would like to thank everyone who turned out to support it. Also, massive thanks to the Chichester Canal Trust for their constant support. We are so grateful to have such a beautiful venue for our paddleboard business and to work alongside such an amazing team of volunteers."

We are Compassionate Caring Conservatives Caring for and protecting the most vulnerable in our society has always been a priority for your Conservative Chichester District Council Rough sleeping and homelessness is a growing problem throughout the country, Chichester District included, and we are determined to do all we can to help.

Alongside the national action, the District Council has a vigorous policy to help the homeless and we have invested in emergency accommodation for them. We have also appointed an officer to be solely responsible for assisting rough sleepers. Our positive policies have ensured our use of bed and breakfast accommodation for the homeless is far less than other Councils in West Sussex.

Our Council Tax Reduction scheme helps those who really struggle to meet their tax payments. This scheme is more generous than most other local councils. We also offer a discretionary payment scheme for those who struggle with welfare benefit cuts and Universal Credit.

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Braids, bunnies and carrot seeds for Easter at the Roman Palace

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk CHILDREN have been celebrating all things Easter and Roman with special activities at the Fishbourne Roman Palace.

Visitors celebrated the coming of spring at Fishbourne Roman Palace by exploring the Roman gardens with an Easter-themed treasure hunt.

Springtime crafts including spinning wool into yarn, Roman writing, designing a mosaic, dressing up Roman-style and making a Roman sundial and using it to tell the time.

Volunteers were on hand to show visitors techniques including spinning yarn and braiding.

One of the techniques involved using a piece of cardboard which gave a result a bit like French knitting, the other way involved an instrument which the yarn was spun round on, giving a braid.

Pam Crowe, a volunteer and member of Friends of Fishbourne Roman Palace, said: "Romans would have spun thread to make braids to use as fastenings and to use as decoration on the edges of material for clothes."

Michelle Bain-Jones, from Tangmere, had taken her daughter, Priya, aged four, to the palace for the first time.

Michelle said: "We read about the activities with a Roman theme and thought we would come along. I have been here before, but it's Priya's first time "We thought we would look at the mosaics and it's a great educational place to visit.

"We have done a lot this Easter. We have been to Pallant House at the weekend, my husband took her to the Weald and Downland Museum yesterday and we have also visited the Novium Museum, so we've done most of the museums!"

Priya said: "I have made a bunny and planted a carrot and now made the sun dial."

Michelle's friend, Vilma Iqbal, from Bognor Regis, had also come to the Fishbourne Roman Palace with her daughter, Mehru, aged 11.

Vilma said: "Me and my friend Michelle

made a plan to come out with the children and I haven't been here.

"I didn't know they had all this here and I have lived in the country for 18 years. It is fascinating."

Mehru said she enjoyed making the sundials best. She said: "I have seen sundials before. We studied the Romans at school last year and came here."

Volunteer, Tom Pollock, was on hand to show the children how to make sundials and crown and wreath-making.

He said: "It's hands on for the kids and it's great to teach them. Maybe they have seen a sundial before but we show them how to make one and how to use them.

"We have given them the options of different coloured card and allow them to write the numbers in English or Latin."

Other activities included planting with Roman carrot seeds.

Charley Chamberlain, from the education team at the museum, said: "None of the seeds is orange. THey are black, red, purple, white, yellow, pretty much every colour except orange.

"For the little children, we have a regular planter, they can draw on them, turn them into bunnies, put some soil in and stick the seed in and write a label for them, using the Roman alphabet.

"We have been teaching the children

how they grow and how they were brought to the country by the Romans and how they are different to these ones.

"For the bigger kids, we have been doing origami, which isn't particularly Roman but they make little rabbit heads and then use them as a plant pot for their carrot seeds.

"THe whole idea of these is that they are biodegradable and they just take the pots home and pop them in the ground and they decompose.

"Getting children back to nature is so important. Children love doing hands on things as they don't do this so much anymore.

"It has been amazing seeing children's faces when they do the origami to see their faces when they pull on some rabbit ears and a pot is formed."

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` Gardening club DONNINGTON Gardening Club's spring bulb show was influenced by the shortage of daffodils.

Most of these flowers were over but they still had a lovely display of tulips and arrangements of spring flowers.

THe cup was won by April Janman.

THe annual meeting received a satisfactory financial report from the treasurer and a full committee and officers were elected. THey next meet on Friday, May 3, to hear Alan Sargent, who deals with many of the Chelsea Flower Show gardens.

His talk is entitled 'Confessions of a Gardener'. THe meeting will be held at Donnington Parish Hall at 7.30pm.

` Vegetable talks VEGETABLE growing expert Barry Newman is giving a public talk to Chichester Organic Gardening Society on how to manage vegetable crops over the spring and summer.

With over 30 years' experience in growing and showing vegetables, Barry will be worth listening to, especially since he is chairman of a national vegetable society and a Chelsea and Britain in Bloom judge.

Whether you work in your garden, or on an allotment, you will be sure to leave his talk with increased enthusiasm and knowledge.

His talk is on April 29, at 7.30pm, at the Basil Shippam Centre, Tozer Way, St Pancras, Chichester PO19 7LG. THere is a small charge of £3 with a reduction to £2 for members.

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Nothing lost as Jean puts on extra book signing date

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk AN AUTHOR from Chichester is holding an extra book signing session due to popular demand.

'What Was Lost' was launched in Covent Garden at the exclusive Goldsboro Books in September last year and requests from Chichester residents who were unable to make the London launch has seen author, Jean Levy put on another date.

Jean says her book 'falls across several genres, generally a psychological thriller but with a strong dose of romance, an underlying assumption of crime and a cast of really engaging characters.'

THe book follows main character Sarah, who after an accident finds she has no memories. She just knows she was found, near death, on a beach miles from her London home. Now she is part of a medical experiment to see whether her past can be retrieved. Slowly, as Sarah’s past is revealed and strange truths emerge, it becomes clear that, in Sarah’s case, some things are best left forgotten.

Jean says: "What Was Lost began as a brief degree assignment. I was studying English and Creative Writing at Chichester University, with a view to possibly breaking away from years of writing about genetics to become a writer of multi-genre fiction.

"I followed this up with a Creative Writing MA at West Dean College and

it was during my time there, and in the year that followed, that I reworked What Was Lost into a full-length novel.

"After another year of editing and negotiating with my literary agent and my publisher, What Was Lost was finally published in the same month as my successful viva for my latest doctorate thesis my third, this time in Temporal Linguistics."

Jean has lived with her husband in Chichester for over 40 years, although she says she still occasionally feels like a newcomer but her son and daughter are 'true Chichestrians' and have both returned after their exploits at university to raise their families here.

Twenty years ago, Jean and her husband moved to Chilgrove.

THe book signing will be held between 3pm and 6pm on THursday, April 25, at Art For All, Chichester.

Books will also be available for purchase at the signing with the added bonus of being halfprice.

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THe open day will be held on Sunday, April 28, from 10am until 3pm, there will be an opportunity to take a tour of the home, meet the care team and sample mouthwatering menus.

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Election 15

Manifestos for elections in Chichester in May VOTING takes place next month to choose a new Chichester District Council.

Electors across the area will have the chance on May 2 to select the person they believe will best represent the area in which they live.

THe number of councillors is reducing to 36 this May from the previous 48, following the boundary

review.

Polling cards are being delivered to those eligible to have their say. Polling stations will be open from 7am-10pm.

THe votes will be counted on May 3 and results will be declared during the afternoon and evening.

THe winners will take charge of Chichester's duties, such as planning, housing, environmental health and

off-road parking.

Before the election, Chichester had 39 Conservative members, there were five Liberal Democrats, four Independents and no Labour representatives.

At the same time, voting is also taking place for a new Chichester City Council.

THose results will also be declared on May 3.

THE Conservative majority on the district council is glad to have the opportunity to survey its achievements over the past four years and to share its plans for the next four-year council term.

Great opportunities have opened up for jobs, for homes, for health and for leisure.

Internet shopping and out of town shops have reduced footfall in high streets nationwide but the council’s targeted advice has helped attract many new shops to both the city and our rural centres. Non-retail businesses are doing well and the council has provided new warehouse accommodation and an 82-unit Enterprise Centre for new start-ups and existing small businesses. All this has helped to keep the unemployment rate in the district one of the lowest in the country.

A record 171 affordable homes were delivered in the past 12 months. Rough sleepers are being helped by an outreach officer; 21 new units are being provided for homeless families; and council tax is reduced generously for those on low incomes. THese policies apply our principle

of supporting the most vulnerable.

Our well-being programme supports the NHS public health campaign, as does our new social prescribing project to help those who need social service help rather than medical treatment.

Our services are of a high standard: not just the excellent waste collection service but our awardwinning loos and our excellent quality coastal bathing water: all helping residents’ quality of life. Our streets are cleaner now with our antilitter campaign; recycling volumes are up; and less plastic used.

Our 80 services have run smoothly without damaging cuts, thanks to good financial CONSER management and a continued drive for efficiency.

VATIVE Well thought out policies, personal help, and quality services to residents will continue to be our goals, all aimed to make this district a great place to live.

A GREATER number of candidates than in recent years are seeking election to Chichester District Council outside of the party political system.

THe Independents have decided they can represent residents best, if they are elected, by being able to vote freely on each issue.

THose looking for votes on May 2, around the Chichester area, and the wards in which they are standing, are:

THe Local Alliance is a newly

formed non-political, organisation, founded by a group of current Selsey town councillors, traders and residents who share a passion for the Manhood Peninsula.

THey have registered with the Electoral Commission and are standing candidates for both Selsey town and Chichester district councils.

Donna and Tim Johnson are district candidates for Selsey South and Sidlesham with Selsey North.

Donna is currently a town councillor and is seeking re-election as well as standing for district council.

Donna said: "THe Local Alliance is about people, not the machinery of the national parties.

We share the same values and we want to work together for the benefit of our communities.

We want to become a force to be reckoned with across the peninsula, standing up for the parishes and towns across the Manhood. Selsey is its largest town so it makes complete sense to start here."

For individual policies and manifestos for Independent councillors, please contact them directly.

AS local people, we are focused on our communities. We listen to the concern of our residents.

For these elections the Chichester Liberal Democrats have created a comprehensive manifesto which is the result of our councillors listening to local residents' concerns and aspirations throughout the district.

"Too often, residents’ concerns are ignored by the out-of-touch council. Decisions are imposed with either little or no consultation by the Conservative leadership," said Adrian Moss, Liberal Democrat group leader.

"It’s not about spending more money. It’s about engaging with the people who know their towns and villages better than anyone. Resources are scarce so it’s more important than ever to find solutions that work for residents."

THe Liberal Democrats have identified 'six to fix' and are 'demanding better for our district': Demand Better for our Communities - We will ensure our residents have a real voice on the council.

Demand Better Housing - Preserve green spaces but provide truly affordable housing.

Demand Better Transport - Create a Citizens Assembly for the A27. Create a proper integrated,

sustainable transport infrastructure.

Demand Better for Business - Support local business. Provide job opportunities locally for graduates and apprentices.

Demand Better for the Environment - THe environment is a priority. We are committed to a greener, more environmentally friendly community.

Demand Better for the whole district - We want people to live and work safely and comfortably throughout the whole district. We support cultural, recreational and sporting initiatives and encourage tourism to the region.

THe Liberal Democrats have already demonstrated that a strong voice can lead the way on important policies.

Our councillors have campaigned on issues including removing the LIBERCRAALT level crossing in Chichester, DEMO reducing the cuts to rural bus services and controlling single use plastics.

THe Liberal Democrat local manifesto is available at: chichesterlibdems.co.uk/ manifesto.html

• Chichester West - Mick THorn - Independent • Chichester West - Andrew Emerson Patricia • Midhurst - Gordon McAra - Independent • Selsey South - Tim Johnson - Local Alliance • Sidlesham with Selsey North - Donna Johnson Local Alliance N E INDEP • THe Witterings - Laurie Pocock - - Independent DENTS • THe Witterings - Martin Silcocks - - Independent

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CURRENTLY, one party has a majority in excess of its vote. THis has led to many unchallenged decisions without regard to the bigger picture.

With council tax and homelessness relentlessly rising, we can’t justify purely cosmetic changes city-centre signage, bike racks, park railings and statues.

We have congestion problems, we should not be cutting funding for buses. And with closed law courts, many claimants, witnesses and defendants have to travel long distances. THis adds to congestion and hits the poor particularly hard.

THe Greens offer a fresh vision. One which is more holistic, reduces inequalities and prioritises well-being and quality of life.

To support our city centre we propose reduced business rates for small businesses. Using council-owned properties, empty for years, we can support fledgling local entrepreneurs - popup shops, a local food hall and repair shop.

We unashamedly prioritise the planet. We tackle global issues locally. Green jobs in renewable energy and recycling can provide secure futures for our children. Solar panels on car parks

and roofs can preserve our fields for food and quiet recreation. Safe pavements, protected cycle routes and clean public transport deliver alternatives to the car. Councils are currently simply monitoring pollution, without action.

We want clean air, facilitated by people-centred spaces, school streets and anti-idling zones.

We prioritise food-waste recycling, shared compost bins (for people without gardens), and reduction of single-use plastics.

Older housing needs better insulation and new housing must be built to higher standards and be safely accessible on foot and bike. THe necessary infrastructure must be delivered early, combined with tree planting and more green spaces to preserve biodiversity and GREEN hedgerows.

Putting people’s wellbeing and the planet first is the golden thread running through our vision to make Chichester a safer, healthier, community-centred place.

IN August, 2018, Chichester Labour came within 40 votes of winning in Chichester East.

Residents we have spoken to are tired of one-party dominance over our local councils and an ineffectual opposition. It is time to elect fresh faces and new ideas to transform our city and district.

Chichester Labour has published an ambitious and detailed manifesto (available at chichester-labour.org.uk), setting out our vision for Chichester and the district. Our ambitious vision for Chichester includes: • Saving residents' council tax by setting up a subsidiary service provider to bid to deliver services on a not-for-profit basis • Adopting an ‘entrepreneurial socialism’ approach, growing local authority income through the development of commercial operations to raise money for public benefit rather than private profit • Using the relaxed borrowing rules to invest in a new generation of council housing

• Investing in new technologies to support the growth and transformation of our local economy • Providing intensive support for our struggling high streets with the introduction of growth zones and ensuring the council’s economic development team is fully resourced • Seeking to transform the local economy by supporting the growth of co-operatives and community-owned ventures • Returning to community policing and supporting the role of PCSOs • Ensuring all planning considerations include meaningful impact assessments and concerns over provision of local services and community facilities are acted upon • Lobbying and working towards the transformation of the Coastway West rail route into a new ‘South Coast Metro’ • Introducing north/south and east/west cycle superhighways and working towards Chichester following Bristol in becoming a cycling city With your support, Labour can win in Chichester and implement the transformative new ideas our city and district so desperately need.

LOCAL elections are first and foremost about local issues.

UKIP resolutely promises to champion the needs of constituents, prioritising services for local people. UKIP believes in open democracy and will demand greater transparency and accountability in all matters relating to council business.

Flawed planning leads to indiscriminate housing developments, placing more and more strain on the infrastructure. Service cutbacks have left roads, schools, police, fire, health and social services under serious pressure. UKIP will lobby for increased investment in the infrastructure.

UKIP is against all development of green space while brown field alternative options remain, and against the loss of agricultural land and developments taking place in flood-prone areas.

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We believe there is scope to reduce council costs and we will look for productivity improvements, releasing funds to help sustain services. Cost savings before tax rises!

We will vigorously oppose further reductions in police capacity and will demand the return of effective neighbourhood policing.

UKIP wants to bring power back to you the people, so please give us the opportunity to change things for the better by supporting UKIP candidates with your vote on May 2.

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City's new hospice is one step closer to its opening

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk THE KEYS to Chichester's new hospice were officially handed over to St Wilfrid’s by contractor Kier Construction on Monday, ahead of services moving across in July.

Alison Moorey, chief executive, said: “I am delighted the end of the building part of the project is now in sight. As well as thanking our supporters and donors, I would also like thank our main contractor, Kier, and the other

contractors for the quality of their workmanship and dedication to getting this ambitious project finished.

“Your new hospice will have a feeling of being a home from home for patients, families and visitors alike. While the building work is coming to an end, our work supporting the community with end of life care never does. We rely on the support of the community for our work to continue each and every year.

Please consider a regular donation to St Wilfrid’s to help ensure our care is there for people when they need it most for many more years to come.”

THe new hospice has been designed to be warm and welcoming. It will have 18 patient rooms, each with smart bed technology for optimum comfort and safety, private family areas, a chapel for personal reflection and a Living Well Centre which offers therapeutic and social activities to boost wellbeing and enable visitors to live independently for longer. THere will also be a publicly available volunteer-run café to enjoy.

Simon Clayton, site manager for Kier Construction, said: “I am thrilled to be able to hand over the keys to the new hospice which will help shape end of

life care for people in West Sussex for many decades to come. We are proud to have worked on such an important and complex development for the local community.”

St Wilfrid’s relies on public donations, wills and grants to meet 86 per cent of its annual running costs. Supporters and members of the public will soon be invited to tour the £16.2 million state of the art hospice that their support helped to build this August and September.

For more information visit: stwh.co.uk to register for the St Wilfrid’s newsletter, or contact the team on 01243 755827.

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` London Marathon THE SUSSEX Snowdrop Trust is getting ready to cheer on its dedicated runners for the London Marathon on April 28.

Among the entrants for the marathon is Snowdrop dad, Dean Yeoman. Dean has done several challenges to help fundraise funds for the trust, including a static bike challenge at the Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing gym, where he works as a physiotherapist.

He understands, first-hand, what a difference the Snowdrop Care at Home team can make to a child who is dealing with the day to day challenges of a life-threatening or terminal illness.

Dean said: "Our four-year-old daughter, Eve, and our family have received amazing support from THe Sussex Snowdrop Trust. I am hoping to raise as much money as possible for this incredible charity by running the 2019 London Marathon.

"When Eve was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition at two and a half years old, we were referred to THe Snowdrop nursing team."

Di Levantine, co-founder and chairman of the trust. is touched by the dedication of all the runners and supporters who take on these challenges to help local children.

She said: "THe kindness of others in the community continues to amaze us. THese people give up so much time to train for such an event.

"We wish all of them the best of luck in this year’s London Marathon."

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Charity shop wins third place in Easter window competition A CHARITY shop in North Street, Chichester, has won third place in a nationwide Easter window competition.

THe Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice shop in Chichester has been awarded the place in the Acopia Easter best dressed charity shop window competition, winning £100-worth of visual merchandising for the shop.

Manager Susy Pitt and her team created the display, which tells the story of an Easter picnic along ‘Chestnut Way’ to an idyllic spot on the South Downs. THe judges loved the story the window portrayed and that the main features in the display were all recycled.

THe shop team used an old donated bicycle and plastic turf from a builder’s skip which they were given permission to use. THe wood for the fencing was donated by a customer and were off-

cuts left over from repairing his fence.

THe flowers and basket and all the other items were shop donations.

One of the elements of the display was small ducks on a pond, handknitted by Chichester resident and Chestnut Tree House supporter, Rosie Turner, known as Granny Rosie.

Granny Rosie is the mother-in-law of local author and Chestnut Tree House supporter Kate Mosse.

She has knitted many delightful items for the window display over the years, including a figure of the Queen and her corgis for the shop’s first birthday party.

Susy said: “It is fantastic news we have been placed third and we are all delighted. Everyone in the shop played an important role and my husband helped too. It has been wonderful to get such a positive reaction from customers and passers-by”.

MORE than a dozen staff at West Sussex County Council earn at least £100,000 per year, a report has revealed.

In its annual ‘town hall rich list’, the Taxpayers’ Alliance also claimed a further 18 staff within the district and borough councils broke the £100k mark for salary/pension in 2017/18.

Over the past few years, councils all over the county have fought to balance their budgets, receiving less and less money from central government and having to make spending cuts of their own to make ends meet.

But many felt the high salaries paid to their top staff – particularly the chief executive – were in line with those of other councils and helped them to attract and keep the best people for the job.

At the county council, the top earners included chief executive Nathan Elvery, who was paid £190,000 with a £46,930 pension.

Others were the director of adults’ services – £119,382 and £29,487 pension; the director of finance, performance & procurement – £123,347 salary and £30,467 pension; the director of education & skills – £110,000 salary and £27,170 pension; and the director of highways & transport – £110,000 salary and £27,170 pension.

THe report listed a total of 16 highpaid roles at the county council, including two – with salaries of £112,500 and £117,500 – which were listed as ‘undisclosed’ but a spokesman said he ‘did not recognise’ them.

At Chichester District Council there were three high-paying posts.

Chief executive Diane Shepherd

earned a salary of £117,739 plus pension of £23,385.

THe figures for the executive director of environment and the executive director of support services and the economy were the same – £94,533 salary and £18,744 pension.

A council spokesman said: “Chichester District Council is committed to providing value for money to its taxpayers and has saved over £3.5m over the past two years and is on target to achieve a further £1m.

“Senior managers, including the chief

executive officer, are paid less than their predecessors “THe CEO’s salary has not increased, except for inflationary awards, and it is comparable with similar roles in other councils of this size.

“It is important that we continue to offer a comparable salary so that we retain the right person with the right skills to deliver this important work and lead the council forward through these challenging times.”

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Criticism of health spending cutbacks WALKING meetings and walking breaks were among the ideas suggested at West Sussex County Council to try to reduce obesity.

Members were discussing £85million of recent cuts to the government’s public health budget, which had ‘stymied’ the ongoing efforts of local authorities to improve people’s lifestyles.

A notice of motion was tabled by Cllr Dr James Walsh (LD, Littlehampton East) in which he asked the council to write to the government and call for more investment, with ‘fair and equitable funding for West Sussex’.

Cllr Dr Walsh and Cllr Dr Kate O’Kelly (LD, Midhurst) praised the work of the council’s own public health team and stressed the importance of a preventative approach to healthcare, both for the sake of residents and the public purse.

Cllr Dr Walsh, pictured below, called the current obesity epidemic a ‘huge and rapidly growing crisis’, caused largely by people consuming too much sugar and carbohydrates, while not getting enough exercise.

Describing prevention as ‘vital’, Cllr Dr O’Kelly said called for more efforts to be made by employers to keep their

workforce healthy.

Speaking during what would be a fivehour meeting recently, she said workers should be expected to take walking breaks during the day, and asked why meetings could not be held while walking, rather than sitting at desks.

“It is absurd for the government to be reducing our public health grant. THe public health budget is decreasing yearon-year until 2020," she said.

Accusing central government of driving local government ‘into the ground’, she added: “It’s time to call this government out. THis and other councils are doing their level best to cope – but enough is enough.”

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Cllr Dr Walsh’s notice of motion called on the council to ‘condemn’ the government’s decision to ‘sneak out’ news of the funding cut just before Christmas.

While unwilling to do that, Cllr Amanda Jupp, the county's cabinet member for adults and health, tabled an amendment which ‘expressed disappointment’ instead.

Cllr Mrs Jupp (C, Billingshurst) said: “Public health is the golden thread throughout everything we do in the county. And if we don’t embed it in the county council, we’re not going to get anywhere.

“We have really done some very good

things since the transition of public health to local government in 2013.

“We need to review public health spend against public health outcomes to ensure the quality of services remain high and are effective for our residents.”

Public Health England has West Sussex listed as 19th out of 150 authorities for its efforts to tackle childhood obesity.

THat work has included working with primary school meal provider Chartwells to reduce sugar in children’s meals by 73 per cent over the last four years.

THere was no extra cost for the scheme – which benefited 30,000 pupils per day.

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She explained her philosophy with her clients: "I have a background in teaching and I have come across many people who suffer from negativity, resulting from a poor body image, and

this has an effect on every aspect of their life, especially self-esteem.

"I want to help people to be brave enough to change their bodies and be the best version of themselves they can be."

By coincidence, just as she had finished training, an opportunity arose to take up a room and equipment in central Chichester to continue with the existing successful Cryosculpt business there, based in the Solent Medi Spa at 16 Westgate, and now she is looking to spread the word of the benefits of the procedure, which is overtaking liposuction in popularity.

Every treatment and result is individual but most people will need two or three sessions to see a visible improvement but prior to treatment, a free no-obligation initial consultation will be given so Gosia can understand what clients want to achieve, based upon factors such as the amount and type of fat they want to get rid of and their general lifestyle habits.

Being non-invasive, the treatment is completely natural and safe, although there may be a little temporary redness of the treated skin.

As well as fat freezing, Gosia offers non-surgical facelifts involving radio frequency skin tightening.

Again, the latest technology is behind the technique with the skin being heated by high frequency waves to plump up the collagen under the surface, resulting in a firmer, smoother skin.

A combination of the cryo method and radio frequency can be used to reduce cellulite, especially in hard to treat areas, such as thighs.

THe treatment is completely painfree and non-invasive and can be used to reduce the effects of pregnancy, weight loss or wrinkles due to ageing.

As part of her aim to make the treatments accessible, rather than exclusive, Gosia has a reasonable pricing structure, including special offers to prepare for summer.

Her final words to anyone considering the value of cryogenic fat reduction and, as someone who has used it herself, are: "It's an all-natural process, really simple and clever. Your body does all the work. It's amazing."

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Healthy gums and a healthy body Q: Could the health of my mouth affect my general health?

A: Yes. THere are new findings which support something that dental professionals have suspected for a long time: infections in the mouth can be linked with problems in other parts of the body.

Q: What problems could my dental health cause?

A: Problems which may be caused or made worse by poor dental health include heart disease, strokes, diabetes, giving birth to a premature or low birth-weight baby, respiratory (lung) disease.

Recent large-scale studies have shown that the medical costs for patients with diabetes, cardiovascular disease or strokes, and for pregnant women, can be significantly less if their gum disease is treated thoroughly. THis is just another reason to make sure you always look after the health of your teeth and gums at home and visit the dental team regularly.

If you are serious about your health and your teeth - you will need to exercise, eat a healthy, balanced diet and keep to a normal body weight.

Q: How could bacteria in the mouth affect my lungs?

A: Bacterial chest infections are thought to be caused by breathing in fine droplets from the throat and mouth into the lungs. People with gum disease have more bacteria in their mouths and may therefore be more likely to get chest infections.

THis particularly affects frail, elderly people who may die from pneumonia caused by breathing in bacteria from their mouth.

Good oral hygiene for this group of people is therefore particularly important.

For more information,  visit the website at: www.dentalhealth. org or call the Oral Health Foundation on 01788 539780.

Healthy gums and a healthy body Q: What signs should I look out for?

A: Visit your dental team if you have any of the symptoms of gum disease, which can include: inflammation of the gums, causing them to be red, swollen and to bleed easily, especially when brushing; an unpleasant taste in your mouth; bad breath; loose teeth; regular mouth infections.

Q: Do I need to tell my dentist about any changes to my general health?

A: Always tell your dental team about any changes to your general health. It is especially important to tell them if you are pregnant, or have heart disease, diabetes, lung disease or have ever had a stroke. You also need to tell them about any medicines you are taking as these can affect both your treatment and the health of your mouth.

Q: Does gum disease run in families?

A: Although there is some evidence that gum disease runs in families, the main cause is the plaque that forms on the surface of your teeth.

To prevent gum disease, you need to make sure you remove all the plaque from your teeth every day by brushing, and by cleaning in between your teeth.

regular check-ups with the dental team, as often as they recommend.

People who stay fit and healthy are 40 per cent less likely to develop tooth-threatening gum infections which could lead to gum disease. It also found that not exercising, not keeping to a normal body weight and unhealthy eating habits made a person much more likely to get advanced gum disease.

If you are serious about your health - and your teeth - you will need to exercise, eat a healthy, balanced diet and keep to a normal body weight.

Q: Can smoking affect my teeth and gums?

A: Smoking can make gum disease much worse. People who smoke are more likely to produce bacterial plaque that leads to gum disease. THe gums are affected because smoking means you have less oxygen in your bloodstream, so the infected gums do not heal. Smoking can also lead to tooth staining, tooth loss because of gum disease, bad breath, and in more severe cases, mouth cancer.

Q: How can I help to stop my gum disease getting worse?

A: If you have gum disease, your dental team will usually give your teeth a thorough clean to remove any scale or tartar. THis may take a number of sessions with the dental team.

THey will also show you how to remove the soft plaque yourself, by cleaning all the surfaces of your teeth thoroughly at home.

Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria which forms on the teeth every day.

Gum disease is never cured. But as long as you keep up the home-care you have been taught you can slow down its progress and even stop it altogether. You must make sure you remove plaque every day and go for

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A passionate and motivated 'health expert/nutritionist.

Could a ketogenic diet help get you that summer body?

What Is Ketosis?

Ketosis is a metabolic state in which fat provides most of the fuel for the body.

It occurs when there is limited access to glucose (blood sugar), which is the preferred fuel source for many cells in the body. To go into ketosis, people generally need to eat fewer than 50 grams of carbohydrates per day and sometimes as little as 20 grams per day. THis requires removing certain food items from your diet, such as grains, sweets and sugary foods and soft drinks. THe bit I don’t like is the suggestions of cutting back on legumes, potatoes and fruit. I think sweet potatoes and fruit in moderation are a fabulous edition to any diet, as are legumes with every meal, but if this diet is getting people to seriously think about good fats such as avocados, nuts and seeds etc in their everyday eating then it can only be a good thing.

When eating a very low-carb diet, levels of the hormone insulin go down and fatty acids are released from body fat stores in large amounts. Many of these fatty acids are transferred to the liver, where they are oxidized and turned into ketones (or ketone bodies). THese molecules can provide energy for the body and increase your brain power.

Unlike fatty acids, ketones can cross the

2. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a disease marked by hormonal dysfunction that often results in irregular periods and infertility. One of its hallmarks is insulin resistance, and many women with PCOS are obese and have a hard time losing weight. Women with PCOS are also at an increased risk for type 2 diabetes.

THose who meet the criteria for metabolic syndrome tend to have symptoms that affect their appearance.

Effects may include increased facial hair, acne and other signs of masculinity related to higher testosterone levels.

3. Diabetes People with diabetes often experience impressive reductions in blood sugar levels on a ketogenic diet. THis is true of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Dozens of controlled studies show that a very low-carb diet helps control blood sugar.

www.denisekelly.co.uk Tel: 07730671436 Email: denise@ thewellbeingcompanyltd.com WITH celebrities all over the world raving about it, such as Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, Gwyneth Paltrow, Lebron James and Tim Tebow, what is this ever growing, famous ketogenic diet all about?

THe ketogenic diet is a very lowcarb, high-fat diet that shares many similarities with the Atkins and low-carb diets. While I am not a massive fan of anything too extreme, I think it’s good to take the helpful bits when people are getting great results from certain diet plans. Basically, what it involves is drastically reducing carbohydrate intake and replacing it with fat. THis reduction in carbs puts your body into a metabolic state called Ketosis.

activity of children with epilepsy, they found improvements in various brain patterns in 65 per cent of those following a ketogenic diet — regardless of whether they had fewer seizures.

4. Some Cancers Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Many researchers note that elevated blood sugar, obesity

blood-brain barrier and provide energy for the brain in the absence of glucose.

Ketogenic diets can cause massive reductions in blood sugar and insulin levels. THis, along with the increased ketones, has numerous health benefits as well as weight loss, which I am finding all my clients wanting this time of year as the sun comes out, the days become warmer and more flesh is exposed!

So, what diseases can be helped by eating this way?

1. Epilepsy Epilepsy is a disease that causes seizures due to excessive brain activity.

Anti-seizure medications are effective for some people with epilepsy; however, others don't respond to the drugs or can't tolerate their side effects.

Of all the conditions that may benefit from this particular diet plan, epilepsy has by far the most evidence supporting it. In fact, there are several dozen studies on the topic. Research shows that seizures typically improve in about 50 per cent of epilepsy patients who follow the classic ketogenic diet. THis is also known as a 4:1 ketogenic diet because it provides four times as much fat as protein and carbs combined. THe ketogenic diet may also have benefits on the brain beyond seizure control. For example, when researchers examined the brain

and type 2 diabetes are linked to breast and other cancers. THey suggest that restricting carbs in order to lower blood sugar and insulin levels may help prevent tumour growth, particularly brain cancers. It can help with the preservation of muscle mass and slowed tumour growth in cancer patients who follow a ketogenic diet in conjunction with radiation or other anti-cancer therapies.

Although it may not have a significant impact on disease progression in advanced and terminal cancers, the ketogenic diet has been shown to be safe in these patients and potentially improve quality of life.

So if you want to shed a few pounds, Improve your general health and get beach ready, I think following some of the Keto rules might be a great place to start.

If you are tired of feeling down and unwell, or want help to lose those extra pounds, having a more personalised approach to your diet planning might be the push that you need. Call me to discuss your consultation: • Initial two hour consultation with me using the Asyra testing machine - £250.00 • Follow up 1-hour consultation: £180.00 • Clinics available with me in: Chichester – Guildford – London

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How to feel young and hip again Nuffield Health Tel: 01243 884552 www.nuffieldhealth.com/hospitals/ chichester MICK MORRIS is an active 72-year-old man, who lives in Waterlooville and works full-time as an architect. Since Mick developed arthritis in his left hip five years ago, normal everyday activities such as going on long walks, gardening and being able to be intimate with his partner, became a struggle. Now, six months after having a hip replacement, Mick explains what life has been like and why he would recommend this procedure to anyone who has a damaged hip and is considering surgery.

I first started to feel pain in my left hip around five years ago and while it was something I could handle at the beginning, the pain gradually got to the stage where it was unbearable. Simple tasks such as getting in the car, putting socks on in the morning and walking to the pub to meet friends became very difficult. THe building sites I visited for work became very dangerous places.

I tried to do everything possible to avoid putting pressure on my hip, and I developed a pronounced limp, which is when I knew I could not continue to live life this way.

I decided to book an appointment at Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital with Mr

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PERMANEN has many women, ran replacing lo alternative f We asked Dianne Gill about this involvemen Michael Moss, who is a fantastic orthopaedic surgeon. I immediately felt comfortable in his presence and I could tell he respected all of my concerns. Once I had told him about the things I had been struggling with, Mr Moss said I needed to have an x-ray so he could evaluate the condition of my hip. Within 15 minutes, Mr Moss was showing me the x-ray scan and we discussed the possibility of me having a hip replacement. I have to admit, I was a little nervous at the prospect of surgery, however I felt extremely reassured by the expertise of Mr Moss and his confidence in the procedure.

Deciding when I would have the operation was entirely up to me, and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I had my surgery in November, 2018, and I still can’t believe how quickly the team at Nuffield managed to complete the procedure.

About 15 minutes after my operation, I was relaxing in bed enjoying tea and biscuits and feeling no pain at all. My recovery was

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Many advantages to permanent make-up Dianne Gill Tel: 07808 730985 PERMANENT make-up treatment has many advantages for modern women, ranging from saving time and replacing lost eyebrow hair to offering an alternative for people with skin allergies.

We asked Fontwell-based practitioner Dianne Gill to give us some information about this growing trend and her involvement with it.

Q: Have you always been interested in beauty treatments?

A: Yes I have. In the past I have done bridal makeovers and I became interested in permanent make-up a few years ago.

Q: Have you tried the treatment yourself?

A: Yes I did. I was leading a busy life and wanted to save time making up my eyebrows daily. I loved the result, too.

Q: How did you come to set up in business?

A: I was made redundant and decided to go on the top quality eight-day training course at Tracie Giles salon in Knightsbridge where she treats many celebrities.

Q: How are things going now?

A: THat was nine months ago and my business is really getting established

Q: Do other nearby salons offer the same service?

A: As far as I know, the nearest is at Worthing. Currently clients come to my home for a friendly, relaxed treatment in a comfortable setting.

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A: Although initially permanent makeup was seen as something for the mature woman, it is now appealing across all age ranges.

Q: Is it a complicated procedure?

A: No. I offer a free initial consultation, followed by the dyeing treatment, during which the client has bespoke treatment according to their wishes, after a topup session, the effect will then last for a year whatever your activity - working, at the gym or out in rain, there's no need to worry about the make-up smudging or wearing off.

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Micro-Pigmentation Micro-Pigmentation is sometimes referred to as Permanent Makeup, or Cosmetic Tattooing. THe process of applying pigment just under the skin is similar to traditional tattooing as it typically performed on women wishing to enhance certain facial features, such as the eyes or the lips.

Individuals who choose to undergo Micro-Pigmentation may have physical limitations that make applying makeup difficult or people may choose it as a way to save time. As well, people suffering from alopecia, a form of hair loss may choose this art form to create an appearance of eyebrows and eyelashes where the hair has been lost.

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Living well with specialist care at the city's hospice St Wilfrid's Hospice Tel: 01243 775302 Email: general@stwh.co.uk ww.stwh.co.uk MOST people will have heard the phrase ‘an ageing population’. But what does that mean for hospice care in your area? St Wilfrid’s has been considering this and making plans for future services that aim to meet the needs of people in your local community.

THe NHS & West Sussex County Council estimate that by 2026, the number of 65-84 year olds will increase by 20 per cent. THe number of 85 year olds and over is expected to increase by 31 per cent. Add on another ten years to 2036, and it is expected that the number of 85 plus year olds will have more than doubled from today.

With an older population comes an increase in health issues. In the next 10 – 20 years GPs and other healthcare providers will have to deal with many more complex health conditions in patients.

THere will be the need for even more tailored care for individuals. St Wilfrid’s challenge is to continue to provide the best quality care whilst being adaptable and responsive to these changing needs.

In the new St Wilfrid’s Hospice, the Living Well Centre (the new name for the day hospice) will be the hub for community support. With increased space and better equipment, they will be able to deliver new support groups, more complementary therapies, expand art therapy sessions and introduce horticultural therapy. THe fully equipped rehabilitation gym will be 50% larger helping people recover from operations and stay fitter for longer.

Graham Easton, Living Well Centre visitor, said: "I find the Day Centre really beneficial.

I have been taught things that enable me to help myself in simple but very effective ways. It has helped me to relax and overcome

the fear I had about a lot of things I didn’t understand fully – it truly has made me feel a lot happier and more in control.

"I have also gained real peace of mind by attending the activities on offer. One of the best courses I’ve attended is the Breathlessness Group which has made a considerable difference to my morning routine by teaching me a few simple techniques to aid my breathing. THis has allowed me to manage my pain and as a consequence, control my medication a lot better.

"Another activity I love at the Hospice is when the PAT dogs come in. We get a chance to spend time with the dogs and it really makes me happy to be in their company."

The team THe team of highly experienced Occupational THerapists and Physiotherapists based at St Wilfrid’s Hospice work with patients from Emsworth to Arundel, and Midhurst to Selsey.

Starting with an assessment of daily life and activities, the team work with patients towards a range of aims to maximize their quality of life, such as maintaining mobility and muscle strength, managing breathlessness and anxiety using relaxation techniques and combating fatigue and conserving energy in everyday tasks.

THe Physiotherapy team help patients achieve their maximal potential of functional ability and independence or gain relief from distressing symptoms. THey can help increase strength and stamina, reduce pain and manage symptoms.

THe Occupational THerapy staff find practical solutions to everyday situations and problems that are important to patients.

THey can help adapt, advise on or provide equipment for anything from personal care and domestic activities to managing breathlessness and relaxation techniques.

"The groups help me feel more motivated to exercise, giving me achievable goals as well as exercises to do at home to help build up my strength” - Mike

A recent rehabilitation patient said: “After being in hospital for six months, I never thought I’d stand again but with the support and dedication of the rehab staff and the encouragement of the other patients at St Wilfrid's Living Well Centre, I managed it!

I have much more energy now and feel so much more confident and in control."

A new Motomed for a new gym THe Rehabilitation Department is delighted to have just received a new £5,000 Motomed bike – a motorised arm and leg exerciser cycle machine. THey currently have two Motomeds that are constantly used by patients attending twice weekly exercise groups.

THe Motomed has some excellent features that help patients to use it even when they haven’t got much muscle strength; it can be set to move the pedals or handles on its own, it can be used like a normal exercise bike and also the resistance can be increased for stronger patients.

Exercising on the Motomed can strengthen muscles, improve circulation, prevent joints becoming stiff and painful, aid mobility and

co-ordination as well as giving psychological benefits to patients who can’t move as well as they used to.

Rehabilitation is a very positive aspect of end of life care enabling patients to maintain independence, function and mobility for as long as possible.

Mike attends the physio and Urology Support Group, “THe groups help me feel more motivated to exercise, giving me achievable goals as well as exercises to do at home to help build up my strength”.

THe Rehab Department and Living Well Centre also run three eight-week courses: • Breathing Easy Group • Neuro Care and Share Group • Urology Support Group Each of these courses involve weekly 1 ½ hour long sessions, aimed at giving patients coping strategies and advice to help them manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Patients also have access to advanced care planning guidance and they can be signposted to other organisations and support groups.

Christina Rawson, Physiotherapist at St Wilfrid’s said: “With the fantastic purpose built gym and the new Living Well Centre accommodation at the new Hospice St Wilfrid’s are looking forward to working

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Friday, April 19, 2019 In a patient’s last few days their needs often increase – as do our visits. We are available from 8am to 9.30pm and when the patient dies, the family can contact us, allowing them to be with someone that they have developed a relationship with – hopefully providing some comfort to them. We always offer the families a post bereavement visit. Having built close relationships with patients and their families, we are often privileged to be asked to attend funerals.

Dying with dignity – Patient Jean Peskett's story “From the first meeting we knew St Wilfrid's got it - it was a breath of fresh air from before, they really cared about

alongside patients and their families to enable them to achieve and maintain independence and quality of life for as long as possible.”

With the move to Bosham St Wilfrid’s Hospice are looking to recruit more therapists to the team to help in our brand new Living Well Centre. If you are interested in finding out more please contact Hannah Holmes, Complementary THerapy Facilitator at hannah.holmes@stwh.co.uk for more information.

Personal Patient Care with Hospice at Home A referral to the Hospice at Home team happens when it is the patient’s wish to be cared for and remain at home for their final days or weeks before they die.

When St Wilfrid’s receive a referral from the hospital, community nurses, doctors or internal Hospice staff, we arrange a first visit.

At that visit we get to know the patient, their families and what their concerns are.

Trained nurses assess the patient’s physical needs and symptoms. Any equipment needs, medication and prescriptions will be organised to arrive later that day. A plan

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our Mum’s dignity and quality of life. THey were our angels in disguise”. -Bev Tune, Jean’s daughter Within just a few hours or Jean’s referral, two St Wilfrid’s hospice nurses had visited and put together a tailored support plan for Jean’s well-being. In those final days they dry shampooed her hair, changed sheets, dressed her and propped up Jean’s pillows so she could rest more comfortably.

Bev’s sister Sharon remembers. “Having St Wilfrid’s those last two days made all the difference. We can actually remember our last shared laugh with Mum - It’s those simple little moments that take you back and you can cherish ever afterward”.

If you have any questions about any of the services above, please call St Wilfrid’s Hospice on 01243 775302 for more information.

of how Hospice at Home can help is then arranged with the family and patient and we agree how many times per day we’ll visit.

Jane Cousins, Hospice at Home Team Leader said, “We try to make our care completely flexible and although we cannot guarantee exact timings, we leave a mobile number so that additional visits or advice can be given. Usually our day starts with patient morning visits. One of our trained nurses and a support worker will go to their home and help with personal care. THey will review the patient’s symptom control and administer any medication which is needed, alongside providing emotional support to the patient and their loved ones. A patient may have 2, 3 or 4 planned visits a day, all providing this care. THis is adjusted as needed so that we ensure our care is totally patient-centred. THe patient and family can call us if they prefer, when they feel they are ready for us to visit. If we know we will be attending for a period of time the family can go out for a break.”

St Wilfrid’s also offer night support workers who provide care and comfort, skin care, help with drinking and emotional support from 10.00pm to 7.00am. THis gives the family some much needed respite. THe night staff call on trained NHS nurses to provide additional medication if required.

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3 Faces is Out of Blue at New Park April 19-25

BANNED director Jafar Panahi’s funny, perceptive road movie, 3 Faces, looks at Iran’s difficult relationship with the film, the director’s fourth since incurring the wrath of the country’s officials and which could land him in jail. When a distressed young woman, Marziyeh, sends a video to him and to famous actress Behnaz Jafari, they drive to Marziyeh’s village near the Turkish border to investigate why she was banned by her parents to attend acting classes, wishing her to marry.

Director Carol Morley’s new film, Out of Blue, stars Patricia Clarkson as Mike Hoolihan, a morose New Orleans police detective investigating the homicide of Jennifer Rockwell, an astrophysicist (Mamie Gummer). But can Mike navigate increasing existential questions to solve the mystery? THis stylish psychological whodunnit also stars the ubiquitous Toby Jones and James Caan.

From Belgium comes the simply stunning Girl.

Victor Polster plays Lara, and is outstanding as a trans 15-year-old auditioning for ballet school in Lukas Dhont’s tender, intense, emotional debut drama.

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Lake, a very modern thriller comedy set in LA, follows Sam (Andrew Garfield) who is obsessed with a mysterious woman who vanishes, the film an homage to Hollywood history and classic films.

It’s the day before Christmas and Holly Burns (Julia Roberts) gets the most unexpected surprise in Ben is Back. She returns home with her three children to find her 19-year-old son waiting on the doorstep. But he’s supposed to be in drug rehab.

Lucas Hedges (Boy Erased) is Ben, the next 24 hours testing Holly and her family as new truths are revealed.

Steel Country, an edge-of-the-seat revenge thriller, stars Sherlock‘s Andrew Scott as a local sanitation truck driver, Donald, who plays detective, obsessing with an investigation after a young boy’s body is found in a backward town in Trump’s backwater USA. Performance this week is THe King and I from the Palladium, this Tony-winning Rogers and Hammerstein musical starring Ken Wantanabe and Kelli O’Hara.

Children will revel in Tim Burton’s live-action adventure of Dumbo. Dreamland is full of secrets.

Starring Danny de Vito, Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton and Eva Green.

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

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Her tranquil life is suddenly disrupted when she’s arrested by MI5 and accused of providing intelligence to Communist Russia. Cut to 1938 where Joan is a Cambridge physics student who falls for a young communist, Leo Galich, and through him, begins to see the world in a new light.

Working at a top-secret nuclear research facility during the Second World War, Joan comes to the realisation that the world is on the brink of mutually assured destruction.

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WONDER Park is an animated film set within a world where a child’s creativity can bring the wonders of her thought-to-be-imaginary amusement park to life. Tapping into the limitless amount of ingenuity that comes from being a child with big dreams, Wonder Park follows June, a girl who on one magical day discovers the amusement park she built from her imagination has come to life. It isn’t all rides and slides, however, as June soon learns that Wonderland has fallen into disarray without her and become infested by an evil horde of Chimpanzombies. Only by working together with the park’s furry cohorts of bears and beavers can June put the wonder back into Wonderland to restore peace to the land of her imagination before it’s lost forever. Featuring the voices of Matthew Broderick, Jennifer Garner, Mila Kunis, Joe Sugg, Caspar Lee, and Tom Baker, Wonder Park promises to be a charming and fun-

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Community News & Views JOIN a fascinating tour to learn more about Chichester Cathedral from writers who described it in their poetry and prose.

THe ‘Cathedral Celebration in Poetry and Prose’ is an opportunity to discover aspects of this iconic place of worship from the perspective of those who were inspired by it in their writings. Led by Chichester Cathedral guides, it includes a personal view from local poet Charles Crocker, Bishop's Verger and cathedral guide; and in contrast, from professionals, Nairn and Pevsner, in their famous series 'Buildings of England.'

Other poets covered in this tour include Edmund Blunden, writing of his experiences in the Royal Sussex Regiment in the First World War, and former poet laureate Philip Larkin, providing his account of the Arundel Tomb, the inspiration for one of his most famous works THere are two tours, on Friday, April 26, or Monday, May 13, from 10.30am – 12 noon. THe tour starts with coffee and biscuits in the cathedral’s Alexandra Room which is accessed through the Cloisters Café. Advance booking is essential: tickets cost £7.50 and are available from the cathedral website or from the Chichester box office at the Novium Museum.

For more information please visit: chichestercathedral.org.uk

ACTRESS and playwright Jean Rogers has become the first woman to be chosen to head a county charity.

Jean Rogers has been appointed as president of the Royal British Legion in Sussex.

Her appointment was announced to the Legion's branches by their Sussex county president, Colonel Arthur Merrick.

Eastergate resident Jean, who is best known for playing Dolly Skilbeck in ITV's Emmerdale for more than a decade, said she was honoured to take up the role.

"I was extremely surprised when the approach was made to become the county president," she said. "But, once the surprise passed, I'm left with immense pride, representing the Sussex county in this way.

"I was five when my parents brought me from London to live in Worthing and I fell in love with the county," she said.

"I strongly believe the work the Legion is involved in today is very essential, especially for ex-servicemen and women who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, something First World War soldiers in 1921 when the Legion was set up were suffering from too, of course.

"I hope I can dispel any perception it is an outdated, irrelevant institution.

"THe Legion seeks to provide advice, support, information and practical help and, as a charity, is not just about providing fridges or veterans' get-togethers.

"So, I will do what I can to learn about the organisation and help publicise its value."

In his announcement, Col Merrick said: "It gives me great pleasure to introduce our new county president to you. I know you will wish to give Jean the warmest of welcomes as our county president."

Jean raised money for the Legion last autumn when she wrote, directed and narrated Our Local Lad to commemorate the centenary of the end of the First World War. THis looked at the family stories of some of the soldiers from the Five Villages who served in the conflict.

She has also written and played Ellen Terry in My Dear Miss Terry, a two-hander play on the love letters between the much adored Victorian actress and the literary genius, Bernard Shaw.

Alongside her professional work, she has been a councillor for the actors' union, Equity, for 24 years, its vice-president for 10 years and serves on its women's committee. She was awarded the 2017 TUC Women's Gold Award for her work with the trade union movement.

COVERS will be continuing its sponsorship of Chichester Festival THeatre for a sixth consecutive year.

As a silver principal partner, the independent builders’ merchant, which has its headquarters on Quarry Lane, will appear in production programmes and brochures for shows being staged throughout the theatre’s Festival 2019 and winter seasons.

Covers will also be a lead production sponsor for THe Butterfly Lion, a new stage adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s magical adventure for all the family, running in the Minerva THeatre from October 5 to November 9.

Commenting on the sponsorship, Henry Green, managing director at Covers, said: “Chichester Festival THeatre is an incredibly

MEMBERS of THe Rotary Club of Chichester Harbour have recently been promoting their charity and the work they do with local people and families in need outside the Co-op in Tangmere.

THe Co-op have kindly nominated the RCCH as one of three charities they are supporting this year.

THis means one per cent of customers spend on Co-opbranded items will go directly to them if people nominate their charity when they become a Co-op member.

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important part of the performing arts culture and our city’s heritage. We are delighted to be continuing to support this iconic venue.”

Rosie Hiles, corporate development manager at the Festival THeatre, added: “We are thrilled to be continuing our partnership with Covers this year and are proud to work with such an established local company.

"Our corporate supporters play a vital role in all we do here and are very much part of the fabric of the theatre.

THeir generosity allows us to expand our outreach work in the local community and contributes to the quality of our productions on stage.

Simply, we couldn’t do what we do without them.”

To find out what’s on at Chichester Festival THeatre or to make a booking, visit: cft. org.uk

Easter craft stalls proved very successful, as customers and passers-by enjoyed winning a bear and buying Easter gifts for friends and family.

THey were also very interested and appreciative to hear of how families in need such as those fleeing domestic abuse, and others going through hard times, had been assisted by Chichester Harbour Rotary club members.

For more information on their work, visit: rotaryribi.org/clubs/homepage. php?ClubID=1830#

A DAREDEVIL great-grandma is gearing up to abseil on the Spinnaker Tower tomorrow in Portsmouth – to raise funds for a hospice alongside her daughter and grand-daughter.

Tam THompson, who has three children, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, will be the oldest person ever to do the abseil in support of Princess Alice Hospice in Esher, Surrey.

She turns 90 just after the event.

Tam, whose daily routine includes tai chi, pilates, aerobics and walking her Alsatian dog, decided to hit the heights after the death of her husband of 66 years, Michael, in January.

Tam THompson is also the grand-daughter of F. Glenister Woodger. THe F. Glenister Woodger Trust was set up in 1989 for people in the Witterings and surrounding areas and has funded things like affordable housing, local sports club rebuilds, the complete overhaul of the Wittering Medical Centre and various outreach programmes.

Her daughter, Maxine THompson, of Shepperton, said her mum was not always so adventurous but has developed a taste for numerous activities and adventures in later life.

“Mum and dad met when they were 13,” said Maxine, “and up until her 60s she was quite a typical mum – looking after the family and content to stay at home. THen, she suddenly took off on an Outward Bound expedition to the Lake District and hasn’t looked back since!”

THe two women are aiming to do the abseil tomorrow (April 20) at the iconic tower in Portsmouth, accompanied by Maxine’s niece, Megan Stapely, 31, who has previously undertaken bungee jumps for charity.

THe trio have a Just Giving page on which they dub themselves THe Generation Girls – and are aiming for a target of £750 between them.

Maxine said: “We are excited and nervous to do this abseil challenge but are keen to do something memorable to raise money for the hospice, to make a difference and take home some incredible memories!”

CHICHESTER Nursery School is getting ready to cheer on its headteacher for a big challenge next month.

Chichester Nursery School is a 156-place nursery in the East Ward of Chichester, which is one of the most deprived areas of the city. THey specialise in supporting vulnerable children and their families and children with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities.

However, like many areas of public life, funding for schools and nursery schools is being reduced, meaning the school has to look for alternative ways of giving children the very best support and provision.

To help raise this money, the headteacher Ruth Campbell, Julie Oldman, parent and Charlie Radford, parent and governor are running the Bognor 10K on Sunday, May 19.

Ruth, pictured above, said: "Training is hard going, trying to get up at five in the morning to fit it in before work is really tough, especially when it's dark and cold outside!

"Often, I just want to turn off my alarm and go back to sleep.

I'm up to 10k but I am still stopping to walk at times so I've got to improve on that. I'm really nervous about the race.

"Doing one of these races is the last thing I'd choose, but I believe you can't ask people to donate to your cause if you're not doing something that's personally costly.

Donations will help enhance the opportunities the school can provide for children who have additional needs, giving them extra support and resources during their time in nursery to help them make the best possible progress.

Chichester Nursery is aiming to raise around £4,200 in sponsorship.

To support the school, visit: justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ chichesternurseryschool For more information on the school, visit: chichesternursery. org/

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Chichester Harbour Open Day 2019 Chichester Harbour Conservancy Harbour Office, Itchenor, Chichester PO20 7AW Harbour Office: 01243 512301 Solar Heritage: 01243 513275 Terror: 01243 377727 Fax: 01243 513026 Email: info@conservancy.co.uk www.conservancy.co.uk OUR vessels and RIBs will be displayed on the jetty. THis free event, which is open to all, has been organised to showcase the full range of activities and services involved in running a busy leisure harbour that is also an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

THe Conservancy’s vessels and rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) will be displayed on jetty. THe solar-powered vessel, Solar Heritage, and the Victorian Oysterboat Terror will be paying a visit and there will be lots of other boats to see.

THe first open day was held in 2018 to share all that the harbour has to offer, and it was very popular. THe day shows how this busy harbour and beautiful landscape has something to offer everyone. We look forward to welcoming the public again so they can see first hand the breadth of work undertaken

by the Conservancy to maintain and improve this fabulous local resource.

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By Amy Roberts, collections officer at The Novium Museum THIS week’s article will explore the history of Wingard, from its formation to its move to Chichester after the Second World War. Wingard Ltd was founded in April, 1930,

by Mr P.N. Matton for the prime purpose of acquiring the rights to a device known as a Width Indicator (a “wing guard”) for cars and commercial vehicles, and to manufacture and market this product.

THe first premises, located at 36 Sunny Gardens, Hendon, London, consisted of just one room, the spare bedroom of managing director Mr Matton. THe room played the part of the company’s boardroom, office, assembly and despatch room. THe facilities were not suitable for the company to manufacture the Width Indicator themselves and so the manufacturing was instead outsourced. THe product was packed by the company name and sold through freelance salesmen. THe salesmen were offered an attractive quarter of the selling price in commission.

Progress was steady and the company made a name for itself. THey expanded their product lines, introducing Lighthead and Telescopic “winguards”, plus other products such as billiard tables (which were soon discontinued) and cycle lamps.

In 1935, the company experienced financial problems. THey re-organised and subsequently re-registered Wingard (M.A) Ltd on May 31, 1935, the M.A standing for motor accessories. Investment in the company had come from several new directors, including D.J. Battersby and Mr Allcard. At this time, the company sought new premises and moved to a private house at 81c Church Road, Hendon.

An affiliation with a manufacturing unit in Birmingham was also established whereby products, such as the telescopic mirror bracket designed by Mr Battersby, were manufactured exclusively for the company.

THe company also began to provide novel products such as width indicators with union jacks for the coronation of George VI, a greater range of commercial mirrors, tow ropes and more.

After the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939, Wingard were quick to manufacture

blackout discs for vehicle headlamps. THese were compulsory and prevented light from the car being seen from the air by enemy aircraft.

However, government quotas for the supply of general motor products were negligible so the factory at Church Road, together with another factory at Staples Corner, Hendon, were converted for the production of numerous items for the war effort, including incendiary bomb parts, components for aircraft seats, tanks, Mosquito aircraft and trucks. THe connection to the motor industry was not lost completely, however, and the company continued to design and produce various parts as sub-contractors for other vehicle manufacturers.

In 1943, the Ministry of Aircraft Production allotted the company the more spacious premises of the requisitioned factory of Mess. Eugene Ltd. (Eugene hair company) at Edgeware Road, West Hendon. During this time the company employed around 100 people.

Following the end of the Second World War in May, 1945, the rental arrangement with Eugene Ltd came to an end, making it necessary for the company to find alternative accommodation. THe search for suitable premises proved very difficult and in 1946 Wingard found themselves moving out of London, taking possession of a factory in Kingsham Road, Chichester. Production at the factory, which had previously been used as a wool storage depot, commenced on September 1, 1946.

Twelve of the original Hendon staff moved to Chichester and they soon found that the equipment they brought with them from London - lathes, grinding and milling machines, presses, drillers etc. only took up one half of the space in the new factory, which was approximately 10,000sq ft. in total.

In 1948, Wingard designed and produced the framed interior mirror. In the next few years the range of products was further extended to include chrome wing mirrors, stop and tail lamps, interior lamps, car heaters, sump heaters, sun visors, wiper blades, roof racks, windscreen washers, petrol caps, fuel pump

The search for suitable premises proved very difficult and in 1946 Wingard found themselves moving out of London, taking possession of a factory in Kingsham Road, Chichester.

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diaphragms, flexible pipe connections, locker and door keys, reflectors, licence holders and seat belts.

Contracts for original equipment on cars and commercial vehicles covered not only interior and exterior mirrors which of course was by now the company’s basic business, but also specially designed ash trays, name plates,

petrol caps, roof lights, door handles, coat hooks and body hardware generally.

Next week’s article will continue to examine the history from the 1950s onwards.

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Darts BRSA Ravens' Mary-Jane Todd ended Hayley Gatford's reign as the Bognor Friday Benevolent League Women's Knockout champion with a 3-1 victory at the Newtown Social Club.

Twenty two players took part in the end-of-season event with Hunston Hares player Gatford, a seven-times winner of the event, the firm favourite.

But Todd matched Gatford all the way, hitting her doubles at the right time to win the best of five leg final.

It was the Hares player though who took charge early on, hitting a 140 before nailing double 1 to take the first leg.

But Todd took the next three, nailing a chance at double 9 to take the leg, match and the Ladies knockout champion title.

In the Over 60s knockout, Larry Chant (Aldwick Legion) proved too good for Rob Rice (Chi Snooker Club).

THe two-times winner of the contest, who knocked out reigning champion Buster Barton (Claremont) en route to the crown, bounced back from losing the first leg to take the match 3-1 Double 10 was the winning dart, allowing Chant to lift the 'Roger Hackett' Over 60s knockout crown once again.

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Trampolining DRAGONFLYERS' Sofija Kalnicenko had a great start to the 2019 trampoline season as she took on England's best 15 to 16 years female competitors at the English qualifiers in Eastleigh.

THe Bognor-based athlete nailed a remarkable score of 87.850 over two world age routines to take sixth place in the prestigious gold event.

At just aged 14, Kalnicenko, pictured below, showed she can be more than a match for other more senior competitors in her first season at this age group.

She will hope to top this in two weeks when she jumps at the FIG performance event in Telford before participating for the first time at Super League against male and female jumpers 15 and above.

Having won League One females age 13 to 14 years in 2018, those at the club hope this will provide Sofija with an opportunity to display her new routines and vast array of somersaults.

Fellow Dragonflyer Manon Bailey participated in her first English qualifiers at Silver 9 to 10 years - just one level below top finishing a proud 26th.

Meanwhile, Daniel Boon will join the club's long list of regional representatives attending his first team training session on Easter Monday.

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Blues strike late to snatch victory CHICHESTER RFC ended their season on a high after striking late to grab victory in their final league match of the campaign.

After starting the season with just one win in eight Blues have found their feet in the second half of the season, producing some excellent performances to seal their London One South season for another year.

Victory over Westcombe Park in their final league match of the season sealed a ninth placed finish in the 14-team division.

But the 18-16 victory at Oaklands Park against a good Combe side under the direction of former Chi coach Rob Lawrence did not come easy.

Blues had to wait until the final play of the match to take the win, as Ed Bowden jinked through the visitors' defence to touch down and give the home side the win.

It was an exhilarating end to the season for Blues. With 11 wins from 26 matches and a number of young players given a taste of first team action, there were many positives to take.

But some Chi fans could be forgiven for thinking with a more positive start to the year, a top half finish was well within their grasp.

Blues started the match against Combe slowly, as the visitors jumped out to a 3-8 lead at the break - a sole Henry Anscombe penalty being Chi's only score.

Westcombe Park scored a second try after 10 minutes of the second period to extend this to 3-13.

With momentum on their side, Chi had to work hard to stop the visitors from adding any further scores.

With 12 minutes left though, Blues were handed a lifeline when Combe were reduced to 14 after a yellow card.

THis seemed to galvanise the Chichester team and from the penalty Phil Veltom shrugged off the attention of three Park players to touch down in Vultures Corner.

Five minutes later a Rhys THompson run created space for the pass to Sam Renwick who outstripped the Combe defence to level the scores at 13-13.

With only three minutes left Chichester infringed within kicking range and Combe regained the lead. 13-16. But then Bowden produced a piece of magic to give Chi the win.

It was also a fitting send off for Veltom who signed off from the first XV on a winning note.

f Chi's Sam Renwick runs in a score

600 miles tallied by Tone Zone runners

f Pagham joint-manager Ritchie Hellen

Pagham boss Hellen departs PAGHAM chairman Tony Shea has paid tribute to joint-manager Richie Hellen who has stepped down with immediate effect due to increased work pressures.

THe former Littlehampton Town man joined the Lions as Mark Bennett's assistant in January, 2016.

When his good friend stepped down from the club at the end of the 2017 season, Hellen took over the managerial duties with the then under 23s coach, Tom Simmonds.

Since then, the pair have performed well, leading the Lions to cup success and a third place finish in the SCFL Premier last term.

But, after a strong start to this campaign, Pagham have fallen off the pace - slipping to 11th after a run of just one win in all competitions since Christmas.

But despite the bad form, the Lions chairman insisted he would be standing by Hellen's joint manager, Simmonds.

In a club statement, Shea said: "It is with great regret that Pagham FC announce that

Richie Hellen has resigned from his position as joint first team manager with immediate effect.

"Due to increased work pressures, Richie feels he is unable to commit the time he wants to the team and has therefore decided to step away.

"THe chairman would like to thank Richie on behalf of the club and the committee for all his hard work, efforts and success over the last four years and wish him well for the future.

"Tom Simmonds will remain in his current position."

A top half finish looks beyond Pagham, especially as they have lost their last six in a row.

But with three matches to go Simmonds will be keen that his young side show some fight ahead of rebuilding for next season.

A home match against East Preston tomorrow (3pm), a side three spots below them in the table, is a winnable match.

THen it's a local derby against newly crowned champions Chichester City away on Easter Monday (11am).

DOZENS of Bognor Tone Zone runners went the extra mile last weekend as the team racked up a staggering 600 miles at events in all corners of the continent.

Nearly 80 members took part in races as competitors took advantage of the excellent spring running conditions to try to beat their personal bests.

THe big event of the weekend was the Brighton Marathon where a team of ten were led home by Christo Oosthuizen in a time of 3 hours 10 minutes (3:10).

Gary Pidgeon who had been aiming to break 3 hours 30 minutes, did just that, with a personal best time of 3:27 while Juliet Stallard completed her first marathon in 3:36 with smiles and waves all the way round.

Gary Smith (4:07), marathon novice Ben Leney (4:26), Alan Coombs (4:34), Helena Wilmers (4:38 - personal best) and Grace Natoli (4:38) all performed well.

Gervais Ward finished just under the 5 hour mark with a time 4:56 while Simon Bodsworth (6:06) was extremely pleased to complete the 26 mile race after coming back from injury.

Across the English Channel was another marathon, the Paris Marathon. Danny

Mahoney ran a very consistent and storming race, to gallop along the famous Avenue Foch in a fantastic personal best of 3:12. Peter Ramsdale was the other club member in Paris who also ran a good race to finish in 4:15.

Back in Brighton was the Brighton 10k, where Julie Ede snuck in just under the hour mark in a time of 58 minutes. Tina Ede finished in 1:10 while Nic Baglee clocked 1:48.

Elsewhere, in Hungary, Debs Pacey, Susi Briggs, Karen Blackman, Caroline Edwards, Jackie Williamson and Lisa Robinson all ran the Budapest Half Marathon together to finish in 2 hours 20 minutes. Another great international race for the group.

At the famous Goodwood Motor Circuit Tone Zone were represented in the 10k, Half Marathon and Marathon distance.

In the 10k Sean Power (41.40) performed well after returning from a broken foot. Daryl Fairbrother wasn’t far behind in a time of 43.35 while Catriona Power - who has been trying to break the hour - finished in 1 hour 29 seconds. Lucy Brand was just behind 1:01.

In the Half Stephen Goddard finished in 1:56 while Tony Holcombe ran 11 laps of the track to complete the marathon in 4:18.

f A team of seven Tone Zone runners after the Budapest half marathon

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ROCKS first team coach Robbie Blake has called on his squad to step up to the challenge - or risk being ditched for next season.

A 1-1 draw against relegationthreatened Harlow Town appears to be the final straw for the former Burnley and Bradford striker who is disappointed at the inconsistency showed from the young squad in recent months.

THat point - which was only won thanks to a late Jimmy Wild header - keeps Rocks in 11th, eight points behind the playoff spots with just three matches remaining.

Two of those come in the next four days with a trip to champions Dorking Wanderers tomorrow (3pm) followed by a home match against Sussex rivals Whitehawk on Easter Monday (3pm).

For Blake, though, thoughts are already turning to next season, as he hinted that a number of players in the current squad were in danger of being shipped out in the post-season.

Speaking to Rocks Radio, Blake said: "I've never been in football and not celebrated a goal scored right at the end and that's because I'm that frustrated "I said to the players 'what's the point?' THere's not enough players out there who I trust.

THere are too many players who

are not giving enough and that needs to be sorted out."

A bigger question posed by Blake during an emotional postmatch interview is whether he himself will be on the sidelines at Nyewood Lane next season.

He said: "I have been here a short time, I love the club and supporters have been great to me. My ambition eventually is I want to be a manager.

"I love working with Jack and enjoying learning from him but when you are a coach or manager you have to trust players.

"THere's too many who I do not trust and that has to be addressed with our recruitment."

THe search for new players is already underway it seems, with manager Jack Pearce missing the Harlow match as he was scouting for new recruits.

In the more immediate future, the management team will need to replace midfielder THeo Widdrington, who is out for the season with a wrist injury.

First, though, are two big matches over the Easter period - with consistency key for Blake.

He said: "You just don't know what you're going to get as sometimes we're really good away and then next match at home we are a shadow of the side."

Dorking Wanderers (A) Tomorrow (Saturday April 20), at 3pm

Fond farewell for Chi legend CHICHESTER City Ladies gave long-serving stalwart Matt Wright the perfect send off - and now the team has been tasked with sealing a second-place finish.

After 11 years at Oaklands Park - a number of which he served as manager, Wright has taken the difficult decision to step down from coaching duties.

As a sign of thanks, Chi held a guard of honour for Wright ahead of their penultimate home game of the season against Watford last weekend.

THe FA Women's National Southern Premier side then repaid him in full by defeating the former Women's Super League side 1-0 thanks to a Lauren Cheshire penalty which lifted them into second.

Chi, who played Brighton & Hove Albion in the Sussex Challenge Cup final at Lancing last night, now have two matches remaining - with the target set by manager Aaron Smith very clear.

He said: "We can still finish second in this league. For a team our size with our budget and where we are it is phenomenal. Every

player needs to keep going, we can win both of those two games so the intensity will not drop. I will not let it drop."

In SCFL Premier champions Chichester City start a busy Easter period by heading to Arundel tomorrow (3pm) before hosting

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neighbours Pagham on Easter Monday (11am).

In SCFL Division One fifth-place Selsey play Storrington tomorrow (3pm) before a local derby at ninth-place Sidlesham on Monday (11am).

f Chi Ladies' Matt Wright

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WE are fast approaching the end of the season now and although mathematically we can still make the play-offs, for me the overall focus will surely go towards next season.

With all of the accumulated injuries over this season, it is clear that our home form, particularly, has suffered.

THis was evident again this past week when strugglers Harlow Town visited Nyewood Lane.

THe Essex side have been in dreadful form recently but, as a lot of sides have done this season, the form book went out the window when they came to our place.

After falling behind, it looked as though our team wouldn’t respond. But on came Jimmy Wild to nod home from a leftsided corner to salvage a point.

I can see at home we are getting hit on the break far too much and when we have had chances we have wasted them.

It’s going to take some time before Nyewood Lane becomes a fortress again but I believe we can get a result against Whitehawk in our last home match this season, after we thrashed them 4-1 at the Enclosed Ground earlier on this year.

On a positive note, the Rocks are through to the Sussex Senior Challenge Cup, a match which excitingly will be played at THe Amex, the home of Premier League Brighton & Hove Albion, on Tuesday, May 7, at 7.45pm.

We take on Burgess Hill Town who have been struggling in the league but have done really well in the County Cup. It will be interesting to see how Bognor fare in this fixture as we have yet to win at the Seagulls' stadium since it opened in 2011.

Hopefully, it will be third time lucky, breaking the bogey and winning the cup and scoring plenty of goals! We have yet to do so there up until now.

I know that a lot of fans are looking forward to the match but there are still memories of the Sussex Senior Cup final of 2014 when some of the

stewards at the stadium were a bit heavy handed with Rocks fans.

After that game, I know a number of supporters said they would never go to the ground ever again.

Obviously it is up to individuals to make their own decision about whether they attend or not - but for me, a chance to cheer on the Rocks at such a great stadium should be something to relish and I hope we have a good following for the match in a couple of weeks under the lights.

All the focus before then, though, must be on the league.

We are away to Dorking Wanderers tomorrow who are justifiably the champions elect.

Boasting a team including Jason Prior and Sami El-Abd, it is no surprise that they are doing so well at this level.

Wanderers have been in fine form since Christmas really and continue to win games against sides from all parts of the standings.

Like a lot of stories at this level though – how far can they go? And how long will it be until the money runs out?

It will be interesting to see how well they will get on next season in the National League South.

As we know from last season, it is a tough league to survive in - particularly if you cannot score goals.

THey beat us only 1-0 at Nyewood Lane and it would be nice to make it a reverse tomorrow!

We go into the match with some real positives, particularly the performances of young Ashton Leigh.

THe return of Joe Tomlinson, who had to play for Brighton in that 5-1 win (I am sure he would play for us if he could) is also good.

I hope we can bring some of that forward play to the Easter period. It was great to see us play with flair and without fear going forward.

THere were some good goals built up by playing the Bognor way.

See you tomorrow at Dorking. UP THE ROCKS!

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