Chichester Post Issue 160

NEW MENU

CHECK OUT our fantastic offers on page 2

Taking you to magical destinations in 2019/20 www.woodstravel.co.uk

Issue: 160

Chichester Post ISSN 2397-8732

REDUCED PRICES

ChichesterPost

Available 9.00am - 11.30am

Your FREE weekly independent newspaper

REDUCED PRICES

t es er g r p La spa p s ' i ea ew sh Ar E N der E a Available 9.00am - 11.30am FR Re

Friday, May 24, 2019

www.chichesterpost.co.uk See page 5 XX

Available 2.30pm to close

Available 2.30pm to close

From Chef’s Special Board able Monday, Wednesday and Friday n-2.30pm only (Excluding Bank Holidays)

From Chef’s Special Board Available Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12noon-2.30pm only (Excluding Bank Holidays)

Coffin up a protest over cycle paths

tandard plate size only

Standard plate size only

A walk on the wild side as hospital rescues baby animals - See page ten

Community boost for Graylingwell

Available 9.00am - 11.30am

g

See page 8 XX Available 9.00am - 11.30am

Bognor Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 1EJ Chichester District Council BY01243 KELLY WICKHAM Tel. 756170 BrickKilnGardenCentre historically received Section kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk

has 106 community facilities contributions from two major sites in the north of Chichester, Roussillon Barracks and land south of Graylingwell Drive.

THe two balances are currently £106,763 and £114,368 respectively.

At the first full council meeting with new councillors on Tuesday afternoon, a unanimous vote saw the release of these funds, plus interest accrued to the date of release to Chichester

www.brickkilngardencentre.co.uk RESIDENTS in Graylingwell Park will see a huge cash injection to help improve community facilities.

THe Graylingwell Chapel, which was a redundant building within the housing development, will be converted to community use thanks to district council and National Lottery Heritage funding.

ALL SETS

IN STOCK READY FOR

free local delivery

Plenty of FREE Parking

Community Development Trust for the conversion and extension of the chapel for community use.

THe trust has also been successful in its bid to receive a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £1.3 million.

THe century-old site played a key role in pioneering mental health treatment and convalescing soldiers from both world wars.

Its history has inspired the planned conversion of the chapel to provide wellbeing for communities of the

Bognor Road, Chichester, West Sus 01243 756170 BrickKilnGarde

future.

Trust director Clare de BatheTel. commented: “THis is the most important gift the National Lottery Heritage Fund could have provided to the people of this area.

"We have spent the past two years consulting with the local community to understand their needs and desires to ensure that the facility will be thoroughly enjoyed by all."

www.brickkilngardence Out of world honour for astronomer

See page three

GARDEN FURNITURE

SALE

THE BIGGEST DISPLAY IN THE AREA

Find us in Birdham on the road to West Wittering beach ● www.russellsgardencentre.com

Ac pe

BY KEL

kelly.wickha

DEMENTIA celebrated a Monday wit THe Wea Museum in dementia with places museum a number of s Using equ

postnewspapers.co.uk

Friday, May 24, 2019

Activities are held for people with dementia

f The chapel in Graylingwell

From page one

f Visitors enjoyed activities in a picturesque setting

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk DEMENTIA Action Week was celebrated at a museum in Singleton on Monday with a special day of activities.

THe Weald & Downland Living Museum invited visitors living with dementia to explore and interact with places and gardens around the museum as well as take part in a number of sensory activities.

Using equipment from the museum,

the sensory activities included making lavender scent bags and corn dollies to help ignite the senses.

As well as engaging with the wonderful displays and activities, visitors also enjoyed socialising and meeting others with dementia and their carers.

Alzheimer’s Society Chichester and Bognor Positive THinkers were there on the day to help support the event.

A visitor commented: “Everyone has been so kind and patient and lovely today. It has just been so nice to get out

and come here."

Dementia Action Week is a national event organised by the Alzhiemer’s Society, encouraging individuals and workplaces to improve the lives of people living with dementia.

Weald & Downland is a dementiafriendly museum which holds various activities and events throughout the year as well as important outreach work.

For more information about Weald & Downland Living Museum visit: wealddown.co.uk

Major roadworks start on A27 Portfield - See page four

Pamper yourself Treat yourself to a NON SURGIC ULTIMATE 4D NECK AND FACE LIFT pamper package!

So you can relax senses, indulge and rejuvenate skin with real results.

SCULPT YOUR BODY

07926 907126 | www.sculptyourbody.co.uk

"Not only will it be a fascinating glimpse into our local history, it will continue to progress the conversation about mental health, as well as providing a hugely enjoyable venue for families, children and friends to come together, relax and enjoy themselves with the beautiful café and play area.

"In addition, we have retained a space for quiet reflection for those wanting a place to inspire and relax, in recognition of the chapel’s previous role.”

THe main, central space will host events, exhibitions, musical performances and film screenings among other activities.

Fusing history with contemporary styles, the traditional architecture and stained glassed windows will be accompanied by modern art and furniture, with underfloor heating to ensure a welcoming environment. Supporting the positive development of the chapel’s youngest visitors, children will be able to enjoy a dedicated interactive play area, allowing parents to enjoy some rest and the site’s activities.

THe café, to be built as a modern extension to the western side of the building, will not only provide

a welcome resting place for those enjoying the heritage site, but also become a venue for local events and entertaining. Customers can enjoy food sourced from local producers, events will include baking and community led activities.

THe chapel will intrigue many with its snapshots of life from a century ago, including the separate entrances for men and women. Original features such as stained glass windows honouring the work of the hospital’s founders and the soldiers cared for on site, and a ‘magic lantern’ (an early image projector) saved from a skip during past works is now fully restored to working order and will be utilised in the new building.

While the hospital was closed in 2001, the chapel will play an essential role in sustaining the area’s history and engaging future generations. THe project will redevelop a site that served as a place of refuge and reflection for those being treated for mental health conditions throughout a 100year period, into an engaging venue for learning and social interaction.

Visitors will be able to read and listen to the fascinating stories of families who were cared for, and staff who worked at the site known originally as the West Sussex County Lunatic Asylum.

FREEZE YOUR FAT!

with cryogenic fat reduction

50% OFF

IN THIS MON

TH

so you can...

1 HOUR LUXURY TREATMENTFOR THE ULTIMATE RESULT CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING 7 STEPS:  Micro-current face lift  Radio Frequency face and neck lift  Neals Yard Remedies Frankincense Intense Lift Serum, Eye Cream & Cream  24 Carat GOLD Collagen Mask  Mulberry and Pomegranate face Exfoliator

News 3

1 TREATMENT RRP £69

NOW £49 + FREE HANDS REJUVENATION SPECIAL (scrub/massage/ butter mask)

 Safe and Non-invasive  No downtime  Clinically proven to be 85% effective  Lose up to 40% of the fat in treated area  The No.1 cosmetic procedure in the USA Call now for your FREE personalized consultation: 07926 907126 16 Westgate, Chichester PO19 3EU WWW.SCULPTYOURBODY.CO.UK

4 News

postnewspapers.co.uk

` Selsey targets SUSSEX Police are appealing for witnesses after a smoke grenade was thrown into two Selsey businesses.

A teenager wearing a dark hooded top with the hood up walked into an Indian restaurant in High Street, Selsey around 10.15pm on Sunday (May 19) and threw a smoke grenade on the floor.

Shortly after this incident a second smoke grenade was thrown onto the shop floor of a convenience store on the same road.

THe two incidents are believed to be linked. No injuries from either incident were reported.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information on the identity of the suspect is asked to report online or call 101 quoting 1377 of 19/05.

` Film screening AN OUTDOOR cinema experience is being held this summer with a showing of Bohemian Rhapsody in aid of the Sussex Snowdrop Trust.

THe event is located at the Madehurst Cricket Ground on Saturday, July 20 and gates open at 7pm.

THe film will continue whatever the weather so please ensure you bring waterproofs if required.

Food on site will include Villaggio Wood Fire Pizza, My Plaice Fish and Chips, Pinks Vintage Ice Cream and Luvsweeties..

THe cost is £10 at ticket plus admin fees from: ticketcrowd.co.uk

Friday, May 24, 2019

Selsey Academy re-opens after fire TEACHERS and pupils of THe Academy, Selsey, celebrated the school's official opening last week.

THe formal event was attended by over 100 people and Dr Karen Roberts, chief executive of THe Kemnal Academies Trust, led thanks and acknowledgements to all those who had played their part in the three-year rebuilding project.

THe Academy Selsey suffered a devasting fire in August, 2016, which destroyed 80 per cent of the school’s buildings.

During the immediate aftermath of the fire, and the school’s reconstruction, all lessons were delivered in temporary accommodation.

Initially, the school was housed in Selsey Town Hall, Bunn Leisure and at Chichester High School, before a temporary village was established in its grounds in October, 2016.

Staff and students now benefit from a bespoke new building, and can enjoy state-of-the-art classrooms, library and information technology spaces which provide the best possible learning environment for the children.

THe buildings, which can cater for up to 750 pupils, are energy-efficient and boast a range of new spaces including purpose-built classrooms for practical subjects such as science and food technology, a hall with retractable seating and fully integrated light and sound as well as an expressive arts wing.

Other features include a library garden and an outstanding art studio.

At the opening event, headteacher

Tom Garfield noted the resilience, dedication and professionalism of the school’s staff and the overwhelming support of the wider community. He said: “THese incredible buildings now provide the facilities and educational environment that our staff and students deserve – facilities that will set the tone for education on the peninsula for years to come.”

kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk THE NEW cabinet member for finance, growth, place and regeneration at Chichester District Council has confirmed steps are in place to tackle empty shops in the city centre.

At the full council meeting on Tuesday, Cllr Tony Dignum responded to a public question put to him: "What steps are the council able to take to reduce the number of empty shops in Chichester?"

In his response, he said: "We are working with key partners including West Sussex County Council, Chichester City Council, BID, Chichester College, University of Chichester.

THe district council adopted a vision for Chichester in December 2017 and within

the associated action plan there a number of projects to support the high street, these include: • An application to the Government’s future high street fund for funding to improvements the public realm and infrastructure in West Street • Supporting the local tourism sector with investment in Visit Chichester.

An appointment of an events and promotions officer to attract visitors into the city and to co-ordinate an events programme working with national retailers and the BID • Reviewing the provision of street markets, supporting the farmers market and introducing a new Christmas market • A mentoring programme to support independent high street retailers in the city and rural towns and centres

1

2 3 4

5

7

8 6

Extensive roadworks started on an area of major city road

District council says plans in place to help high street

BY KELLY WICKHAM

Map of Works

• Grants to improve the external appearance of independent retail businesses • An enabling grant programme open to all small businesses • Business contact programme provided by economic development officers • Exploring the possibility of pop-up shops where units remain vacant for a period of time • A way finding and signage project being led by the BID • Improvements to street furniture being led by the city council • Reviewing the retail policies in the new local plan THe two newly-elected Labour councillors, Kevin Hughes and Sarah Lishman, told the Chichester Post two weeks ago that they would make the city’s high street a priority.

f A lot of shops in the city centre are empty

A27 Westhampnett bypass:

A27 Chichester bypass:

Shopwhyke Road/Oving Road:

1 •

A new access junction into Shopwyke Lakes will be created on the A27 Westhampnett bypass.

3•

A new foot and cycle bridge will be installed to link the Shopwyke Lakes development and the town centre.

6•

The crossroads junction on Shopwhyke Road / Oving Road will be amended with new pedestrian traffic signals.

• 2

One additional lane will be added at the westbound approach to the Portfield Roundabout.

4•

The existing access junction into Shopwyke Lakes and that currently serves Glenmore Business Park, will be moved further south.

7•

The priority at the existing access to Shopwyke Lakes on Shopwhyke Road will be altered, with traffic directed through the development to either the A27 Chichester bypass or A27 Westhampnett bypass.

A MAJOR roadworks scheme has out the roadworks, but recognise that begun on the A27 Chichester bypass, there is likely to be some disruption for northbound approach to Portfield A27 Westhampnett bypass5• The and the those travelling on the affected roads – Roundabout will be realigned on the surrounding area this week. Chichester bypass particularly 8during peak hours.

• Shopwhyke Road/A27 Chichester will become ain bus-only junction. for Starting on Monday, May 20, the “We’d like tobypass apologise advance A27 Portfield scheme commenced on any disruption experienced during the a number of roads, including the A27 planned works, and encourage the local Chichester bypass, A27 Westhampnett community to visit www.a27portfield. bypass, Portfield Way, Shopwhyke Road co.uk, where they can find out the latest You can find out more online at www.a27portfield.co.ukinformation on the roadworks, along and Oving Road.

For general enquiries (non-emergency, office hours only) call 01243 908 288 or email a27portfield@whistlepr.co.uk THe roadworks are scheduled to with answers to any questions they may continue until autumn 2020. THe have.” planned works form part of the planning THroughout the roadworks, the road permission for the new Shopwyke lane widths on the A27 Chichester Lakes development, which will bring Bypass and A27 Westhampnett bypass 585 much-needed new homes and will be narrowed, with the speed limit community facilities to Shopwhyke reduced to ensure the safety of the Road. workforce.

A spokesperson for the developers In order to minimise disruption, the said: “THe A27 Portfield scheme is a majority of the works are planned to major project which forms part of the go ahead simultaneously to reduce planning consent for the Shopwyke the overall construction period and Lakes development, benefiting the wider the same number of lanes as currently community, by enhancing pedestrian provided on the highway network will and cycle links throughout the local area. be maintained. Roadworks will take "Working closely with Highways place during Monday – Friday during England and West Sussex County daytime hours with night working keptA LETTER h Council, we have made every effort to a minimum. for help reg to minimise the disruption for local For more information on the A27review. residents and businesses whilst we carry Portfield scheme, visit: a27portfield.co.uk THe Manh consists of t Peninsula a Keegan to fi built on the THe parish and Brackle North Mund and West W PEOPLE are being asked to give their event, and when and where people Keegan invi parishes. views on which events they would would like to see more events.

“We’re delighted to have recently THe letter f like to see in the Chichester District as part of public consultation which employed an events officer to shape Parish Coun and manage a new events strategy Local Plan goes live on Monday.

Chichester District Council is for the district, and we’re really homes bein currently developing a new events keen to find out what our residents traffic gener strategy, which aims to provide a and businesses want to see,” said in Pagham. year-round programme of events Laurence Foord, divisional manager gridlock.

"THe addit to entertain, educate and inspire for communications, licensing and which will residents and visitors across the events at the district council.

“THe district. To help shape this work, the Chichester Vision has Outstanding council will be asking residents and identified that developing an events Harbour an businesses to say what events they programme could bring significant Reserves, a would like to see in the district by benefits to the city, its residents, England.

"Both Ch taking part in a short survey. businesses and visitors, as well as the Sussex Coun THe deadline for responding is district as a whole.” midnight on July 29.

People who would like to get northern ro THere is also a list of frequently involved with more consultations and preferred o asked questions to help put the survey surveys in the future can also join the ‘wildlife co deliver a n into context and explain some of the council’s Let’s Talk panel. terms used.

By signing up, they will be amending so Residents can request a paper copy automatically notified of any of a norther "THe reali of the questionnaire by emailing: consultations by email, and can letstalk@chichester.gov.uk decide whether or not they want to for 2021 by Questions include: how people feel take part. People can join by visiting: Peninsula is about the number of events currently chichester.gov.uk/letstalkpanel held in the district, what would People can give their views online encourage them to attend a particular at: chichester.gov.uk/letstalkevents

Ac the

Consultation is held for public view on events by the council

rted oad

postnewspapers.co.uk

Friday, May 24, 2019

Campaigners mark the death of cycle routes with a coffin

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk CAMPAIGNERS have said the future of the city's cycle routes will be dead and buried if poor development plans are implemented A coffin representing the campaigners’ grief at the prospect of losing much loved cycle provision through a series of poor planning decisions was the key symbol outside the Chichester Dsitrict Council offices on Saturday.

Upset cyclists were raising awareness of planning decisions that will affect the future quality and safety of cycle-ways in the city.

THe campaigners are keen to get across the message that provision must be of the highest quality to enable more people to leave their cars at home.

Michael Neville, a resident of Bosham who cycles into the city for work, explained that he was particularly anxious about the proposed plans for Westgate.

He said: “THe plans incorporated into the S106 agreements show poor cycle provision. I use the A259 every day and at every stage of my commute, poor planning of new development is destined to make cycling increasingly impractical and unpleasant.

"THere has to be an acknowledgement of a climate emergency. Every stage of planning must not simply consider, but

prioritise opportunities to get people out of cars and moving around on foot or by bicycle."

Camaigner Mark Record added: “I fear that the car-centred design of the miniroundabout at the junction of Sherborne Road and Westgate will prevent future cycle ways joining when the new access road from White House Farm gets put in.

THis locks in poor design on a key part of National Cycle Route 2”.

John Grimshaw, the original architect of Centurion Way and founder of

Sustrans, contacted campaigners expressing his disappointment with slow progress. He said: “What a long struggle! One despairs that planning for walking and cycling provision is not being prioritised. Of course they should be taking a continuous and good quality route suitable for all through to the city centre."

Local campaigners were lent the coffin

by Louise Curry of Earth to Heaven Eco Friendly Coffins as a symbol of the future of cycleways in the city.

f Campaigners mourn the future of the city's cycle paths

Action group ask for the city MP's help A LETTER has been sent to the city's MP asking for help regarding the draft Chichester local plan review.

THe Manhood Parishes Action Group (MPAG) consists of the 11 parish councils on the Manhood Peninsula and is urgently asking for Mrs Gillian Keegan to fight plans for 1,933 new houses to be built on the Peninsula.

THe parishes; Apuldram, Birdham, East Wittering and Bracklesham, Donnington, Earnley, Hunston, North Mundham, Selsey, Sidlesham, West Itchenor and West Wittering have written the letter to Mrs Keegan inviting her to attend a meeting with all 11 parishes.

THe letter from Joan Foster, chairman of Hunston Parish Council, on behalf of MPAG, says: "THe Draft Local Plan indicates the possibility of 1,933 new homes being built on the Peninsula, adding to the traffic generated by the agreed 1,200 new homes in Pagham. THe inevitable consequence will be gridlock.

"THe additional effect is environmental pollution, which will affect Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Pagham Harbour and Medmerry Realignment Nature Reserves, already subject of concern to Natural England.

"Both Chichester District Council and West Sussex County Council have promoted a mitigated northern route for the A27 at Chichester as the preferred option. Policy S30, which introduces ‘wildlife corridors’ conflicts with the ability to deliver a northern route. Policy S30 requires amending so that it does not exclude the possibility of a northern route.

"THe reality for the 26,000 electors (forecast for 2021 by the Boundary Commission) on the Peninsula is the threat of a demanding housing

Sarah Sharp, former chairman of ChiCycle, added: “I have come down to find out about the event today and to speak to campaigners about their concerns. I hope that the new Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan that the councils are working on will give us a much needed new chance to put together higher quality plans for the future – not only for the people in White House Farm but also for all around the city with all the new developments going in.”

requirement coupled with a lack of transport infrastructure in support. THis is a problem which can only get worse."

f Gillian Keegan MP

Got a story? Email news@sussexpost.co.uk

News 5

` Police reports OVER THE week from Monday, May 6, to Sunday, May 12, numerous reports were made to the police.

In Delling Close, Bosham, on Monday, May 6, police received a report of an attempt break-in to the Pavilion. Damage was caused but nothing was taken. Serial 0488 6/5.

In Mill Lane, Selsey, also on the Monday, police received a report of a shed break-in, when gardening tools and petty cash was stolen. Serial 0647 6/5.

Also on Monday, a vehicle was broken into and wallet, phone and laptop stolen in Charles Avenue, Chichester. Serial 0664 6/5.

Also in Charles Avenue, on Monday, rings were taken from a property via an open window. Serial 1018 6/5.

In Itchenor Road, Itchenor, on Tuesday, May 7, police received a report of a shed break-in where two bikes were stolen. Serial 1008 7/5.

In Crede Lane, Bosham, overnight into Wednesday, May 8, doors and seats were stripped from a Landrover on the driveway of a property. Serial 0142 08/05 Also overnight into May 8, another LandRover in Bosham Lane, Bosham, was stripped of doors, front seats and bonnet while parked outside the owner’s home. Serial 0287 9/5 In Oving Road, Chichester, overnight into THursday, May 9, a vehicle was broken into and sunglasses stolen from the vehicle.

Serial 1060 9/5.

On Friday, May 10, intruders entered an unlocked barn in Runcton Lane, Runcton, and stole a ride-on lawn mower and bike. Serial 0921 10/5.

Feel Glorious...

Come racing at the world’s most beautiful racecourse Early-bird tickets from £20, ENDS 3 JUNE

G O ODWO OD T H E Q A T A R G O ODWO OD F E S T I VA L

3 0 J U LY – 3 AUG US T

postnewspapers.co.uk

Friday, May 24, 2019

Vinyls could hit right note

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk VINYL record lovers are being urged to root through their record collections for a good cause.

An appeal has gone out from the thriving new Oxfam bookshop in East Street, Chichester, for donations of pop and rock albums to boost its music selection.

Although primarily a bookshop, with around 3,000 books covering 30 categories, from classics and old curiosities to history, art and transport, there is a music section too.

"We want to develop this for enthusiasts. I would love the shop to be a real destination for ‘vinyl-heads’ in Chichester and beyond," explained shop manager John Smith, 27.

"We have nine shelves of CDs, and we are always looking for more, but only about 20 vinyl records so far, all kindly donated. We’re hoping to find a real gem."

John is always happy to accept good art books, and he is aiming to build up the philosophy, self-help and music book sections, too.

Having traded in the book world since he was 16, spending ten years at Kim’s bookshop, primarily in the Arundel

• Cllr Tony Digum (Con Chichester North) - cabinet member for finance, growth, place and regeneration • Cllr Penny Plant (Con Harbour Villages) - cabinet member for environment and Chichester contract services • Cllr Peter Wilding (Con Fernhurst) – cabinet member for housing, revenues and benefits • Cllr Roy Briscoe (Con Westbourne) – community services and culture • Cllr Norma Graves (Con Fernhurst) – cabinet member for corporate services, communications, licensing and events THe chairman of the district council was voted as Cllr Elizabeth Hamilton (Con Wittertings) and vice-chairman is Cllr Clare Apel (Lib Dem Chichester West).

Got a story? news@sussexpost.co.uk

CHECK OUT our fantastic 7 offers on page

NEW MENU

WITH GET HANDS-ON Activities HISTORY Half Term X

Bognor Regis Post

REDUCED PRICES

ISSN 2397-8724

See page 23

REDUCED PRICES

BognorRegisPost

Issue: 159

t es er rg ap s La sp ip a' ew rsh N Are E de

E - 11.30am FR Rea Available 9.00am

www.bognorregispost.co.uk

Friday, May 17, 2019

- 11.30am Available 9.00am

er independ ent newspap Your FREE weekly

NEW MENU See page 5 X

X GET HAN to close DSAvailable 2.30pm HIS TORY Half ON WITH Term See

X

to close Available 2.30pm

Activities

page 23

Issue: 159

Special Board From Chef’s Friday Wednesday and Available Monday, (Excluding Bank Holidays) only 12noon-2.30pm

CHECK

REDUCE PRICESD

Special Board From Chef’s Friday Wednesday and Available Monday, (Excluding Bank Holidays) only 12noon-2.30pm

Availab

Chichest erPost

Your FREE week ly

size only Standard plate

Town's beach gains

national praise

- see page 4

Town shortcut to

- 11.30am Available 9.00am

Plenty of FREE Parking

1EJ West Sussex, PO20 Bognor Road, Chichester, denCentre Reynolds BrickKilnGar Matthew Developer inconvenience Tel. 01243 756170 the been warned a popular

and acknowledged .co.uk SHOPPERS have to businesses Regis town centre encentre this might causehad become used to shortcut in Bognornext kkilngard week. pedestrians who through the route. www.bric will be closed from that connects reaching the shops covered passageway necessary for THe precinct with Sudley. the London Road off from Monday site Road is to be sectioned scaffolding and THis is to enable be installed before to safety measures for five high quality building works start THe construction is one-bedroom flats. some six months. for due to take place

ALL SETS

IN STOCK READY FOR

free local delivery

was He said: "THe closure reasons. health and safety is privately owned, "THe passageway to tenants and with access restricted properties. owners of the adjacentclosely with these "We've worked very

Availab

le 2.30pm

See page 10 inde pend XX ent news pape

- 11.30am Available 9.00am to close

Chiches ter Post

From Chef’s Availab le Monday Specia

FREE Parking

Availab

Friday, May

1EJ West Sussex, PO20 Bognor Road, Chichester, BrickKilnGardenCentre Tel. 01243 756170

ISSN 2397-87

RED32UCE PRICESD

r

closofed bePlenty encentre.co.uk www.brickkilngard

12noon , Wednes l Board will do whatever -2.30pm Both organisations day and only of the public (Excludimembers Friday as the they can to keep ng Bank fully informed Holidays and businesses ) "THe development progresses.

Paul Wells said: with BID chairman is carried out.

Council and the Bognor Regis BID has been working in involved Bognor Regis Town private landowners for more Business Improvement the the three Bognor Regis passageway members support the London Road District's board land. months. the privateStanda is part of its fact than three development of recognised the rd "THe BID's involvement See page five plate But they have alsoalso cause difficulty size only the closure could to some people.

to their agreement owners to ensure and to make sure work the short-term plans, at risk whilst the nobody is put

le 9.00am

17, 2019

t rges per 's Lawspa ea Ar Ne ship er ad Re

- 11.30a EE FR m

www.ch

ichesterpost.c

o.uk

Availab

le 2.30pm

Sleep out success at Rocks' ground

XX See page 15 to close

From Chef’s Availab Specia 12noon le Monday, Wednes l Board -2.30pm only (Excludi day and ng Bank Friday Holidays

)

MP soaks Availab ITURE le 9.00am up scarec GARDEN FURN - 11.30a row sights m - See page Plenty ten Bognor Road, FREE Par of

BY KELLY Chichester, West Susse WICKH 756170 king Tel. 01243 AM x, PO20 BrickK

Climate SALE chan

to West on the road Find us in Birdham

A new class

rd plate opens in size only

Standa

ges in th

THE BIGGEST

www.bric kkiln

of gym city

e city

kelly.wick DISPLAY ham@sus sixth mass sexpost.co XX See page extinction ilnGar 1EJIN THE has experienc .uk A POLITICA 18 Availab denCe ed. ntreevent this planet L issue At the le 9.00am meeting AREAsaid: group elected same time, Labour's "Climate - 11.30a importantin the city centre has called a councillor change threat m issues. to help open letter newlys have to humanity. is an existential THe tackle launched climate to the acting district council, By declaring emergenc Extinction newly-formed an be Council y, the council committin Rebellion Cllr Eileen leader of the for the a said: leader Chicheste climate om g itself to remit group Lintill calling to protect r for change ncentre.c taking real would work "It is absolutelyLouise GoldsmithBogno environme of the cabinet the Assembly and a talk plans to tackle present the district from together r Road, action nt member includeellsgarde danger." www.russ urgently vital that we all this clear held in possible THe group Rooms to discuss ●is being responsib to be broadened Chichester, West Tel. 01243 to do and change. to reduce implemen says the ility for this. crisis andbeach the impact everything Wittering planning to confirmedSussex County West Susse 756170 that we planet is in ecological climate ting local action and mind of climate Council it has are in the change.

"THe x, PO20 to tackle BrickKilnGar has examplecounty council and declare no plans midst of Cllr the group Kevin Hughes, MPs recently a climate to change its denCentre emergenc on Chicheste leader of the to reduceand has alreadyis leading by declare Labour its carbon taken steps r District such an approved a motion y. its the emergenc Council, to and buildings more footprint, has but council had been y– reduce energy-effi make chose not asked to something introducin reliance do in April to. cient, on solar farmsg renewable fossil fuels by ALL SETS and solar energy with buildings its IN STOCK and schools. installatio READY See page ns on FOR three

gardence

ntre.co.u

free local delivery

Plenty FREE Par of king

k

GARDEN

Find us in Birdh am on the road

FURNITU

SALE

www.bric kkiln

gardence

Trailing aroun for artist d city s

RE

THE

to West

Wittering

BIGGES T DISPLA Y IN

THE beach AREA ● www .russellsg ardencen tre.com

Your favourite independent FREE newspaper is proving hugely popular— but you needn’t miss out if you don’t get your hands on a copy. It goes quickly but get your paper easily by going online to www.postnewspapers.co.uk for an electronic copy.

We're online too!

Est. 1972

BRASSERIE & BAR

Lunch menu 2 courses

Pre-theatre menu 2 courses

£12.95 £9.95 Thuesday to friday - 5pm to 7pm

Thuesday to friday - 12pm to 3pm

Enjoy a complimentary glass of prosecco with your lunch. Valid until 31 May 2019.

Enjoy a complimentary glass of prosecco when you dine. Valid until 31 May 2019.

With your name and email address below and bring this with you when you dine to enjoy your free glass of Prosecco.

With your name and email address below and bring this with you when you dine to enjoy your free glass of Prosecco.

Name:

Email:

Name:

OUT

our fantas tic offers on page 7

Second time around for Phil the mayor

le 9.00am plate size only - Standard 11.30a m

f Cllr Eileen Lintill

COUNCILLOR Eileen Lintill has been voted in unanimously as the new leader of Chichester District Council.

As the only nomination, Cllr Lintill was chosen and subsequently chose Cllr Susan Taylor as her deputy.

Cllr Lintill received backing from Cllr Adrian Moss, leader of the Liberal Democrats.

He said: "You have our support. I’m sure we’ll have our challenges but I absolutely pledge that we’ll work with you, with the officers and with the entire group of district councillors who have been elected to make this a really leading council."

THe council's cabinet is made up as follows: • Cllr Eileen Lintill (Con, Petworth) - leader • Cllr Susan Taylor (Con Witterings)– deputy leader and cabinet member for planning

Don't miss out!

f John is calling on music lovers to donate their vinyl records

branch - with stints at the Chichester shop in South Street when he moved to the city in 2016 - he knows exactly what to look out for when it comes to anything old and interesting.

"I have always been passionate about books from a historical perspective – editions that have had a significant impact on literature and why they have done so," he said.

John has been delighted with the positive reaction of those discovering the shop, which opened in March, and becoming regular customers.

"I’m really thrilled with the support we’ve been getting so early on, and we’re very grateful for everyone’s purchases and donations.

"We’re selling around 200 books a day during the week and much more on Saturdays. THe shelves are constantly being replenished from our overstock upstairs so there is always something new to find. And we see a constant flow of shoppers from opening to closing."

Volunteers were quick to sign up to help at the shop and there are now 30 or so on a regular rota.

Take your donations to Oxfam bookshop, 36 East Street, Chichester.

Telephone 01243 532349.

THe opening hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday, and 11am to 3pm on Sundays.

New cabinet and leader for the district council

News 7

Email:

WoodieS Brasserie & Bar 10-13 St Pancras, Chichester, PO19 7SJ PHONE 01243 956155 EMAIL info@woodieschichester.co.uk Book online at www.woodieschichester.co.uk

1EJ

ntre.co.u

k

8 News

postnewspapers.co.uk

` Household tip THE types of household waste which can be accepted at the fire-damaged Westhampnett household waste recycling site are to be expanded ahead of the busy bank holiday weekend.

Services at the site have been affected since a major fire broke out on April 2. THe site reopened on April 18, for green waste only.

However, from today (Friday) the site will be able to accept all of the usual materials - with the exception of soil, hardcore, plasterboard and asbestos.

Deborah Urquhart, West Sussex County Council cabinet member for environment, said: “Unfortunately, because of the extensive fire damage, we still can’t use the entire site so there is likely to be congestion at peak times as we have to operate in a smaller area.

“Full services will not be possible until the damaged building is replaced, which will take several months."

THe following items will be accepted from today: Batteries (household and car), books, electrical items, gas bottles, glass bottles and jars, green waste, hazardous waste (varnish, paints, thinners etc.), household waste, lightbulbs and fluorescent tubes, metals, metal cans and empty aerosols, oil (cooking oil and mineral oil), paper and card, plastic bottles and containers (pots, tubs and trays), textiles and wood.

THe Westhampnett site is currently open seven days a week, from 9am until 6pm.

Visit westsussex.gov.uk for details of where to take commercial and other waste.

Friday, May 24, 2019

An inspirational astronomer named in best travellers list

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A SCIENTIST from Chichester has been named in the top 25 most inspirational people in the travel industry!

Simon Calder, an English travel writer and broadcaster and senior travel editor for THe Independent newspaper, has named Dr John Mason in the listing.

Dr Mason, who is the South Down Planetarium’s principal lecturer and founding trustee, has been named in the listing as an 'astronomical hero'.

In the article, Simon asks the 'travel heroes' for their travel tip and a happiest travel memory.

Dr Mason said: "One very clear night, while doing an outdoor planetarium show for a group of guests in the Masai Mara, I was in full flow when one of the rangers tapped me on the shoulder and pointed to the edge of the clearing where a mother elephant and her young calf were standing quietly watching the show.

"In the course of my travels I have seen many amazing night-time sights but three stand out: the incredible darkness that enveloped us at the start of the November 3, 1994, total eclipse of the sun viewed from on the Chilean Altoplano; the astonishing brightness and clarity of the summer Milky Way observed from Hao, a coral atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago of French

Polynesia, from where the nearest street light must have been nearly 1,000km away; and the amazing Northern Lights display seen while sailing into the narrow Trollfjord between the Lofoten islands and Vesteralen on October 9, 2015, which took on the form of a dragon, first looking down at me and then turning to show its profile breathtaking!"

Dr Mason, whose mentor was the late Sir Patrick Moore, has described being on the list as 'a real honour'.

Speaking exclusively to the Chichester Post, he said: "I had no idea that Simon Calder was doing this list and it wasn't until his wife emailed me and told me, I was utterly gobsmacked. I'm not really a travel person, I'm a scientist, a lecturer.

"I spend about 70 days a year doing tours. I must have shown thousands of people the Northern Lights.

"My first total eclipse trip which I did where I was a tour guide was in 1990 but I did an aurora trip in 1988 which was with Patrick Moore in Alaska.

"Although I am known for astronomy and star gazing and I do a lot of meteor showers, eclipses and northern lights, I do observatory tours as well. I do a lot of, what I call Living Planetarium, where I use the night sky the same as as I do in the dome in the planetarium."

Dr Mason said he was really lucky he could show people all around the world the night sky and its phenomenons.

He said: "I'm an incredibly lucky

person to have that choice and be able to do that. I have found astronomy has introduced incredible people around the world because wherever you go, whether or not you speak the language, if you love the stars, you will be loved by the people you meet. THat is a connection we all have. We have our difference with our cultures but the sky

above is what links us all.

"All I want to do is inspire people to go outside and have a look at their real sky above them and be amazed and realise there is a lot more around us. THe things that we often worry about in our every day lives are really very small and insignificant compared to the universe around us and you feel very humbled."

f Dr John Mason at the Planetarium

National strength, locally delivered.

WEST SUSSEX PO19 6YE

Move in a month with Part Exchange • With Part Exchange† you could move to a stunning 3 or 4 bedroom home in a month • We could be your buyer and pay your estate agents fees with Part Exchange, plus you won’t get stuck in a chain • Our Sales & Marketing Suite at Graylingwell Park has moved and we have opened the doors to a brand new 4 bedroom Show Home

Special offers on our featured homes!

GRAYLINGWELL PARK Chichester PO19 6YE

3 & 4 bedroom homes from £360,000

Marketing Suite and Show Homes open Monday, Friday & Saturday 10am – 5pm, Thursday 12pm – 8pm and Sunday 11am – 5pm

01243 717 622

lindenhomes.co.uk/graylingwell †Part Exchange is available on selected homes only. Acceptance is at our sole discretion and not all properties are suitable. We reserve the right to refuse to agree to Part Exchange of your current home and we are under no obligation to give reasons why. Part Exchange may not be available in conjunction with any other offer and is also subject to the terms of your Reservation Agreement with us. As a guide, your current home must not be worth more than 70% of the value of your chosen Linden home. Reservation fees may vary. For full terms and conditions please visit lindenhomes co.uk/schemes/part-exchange. Photograph shows typical Linden homes. Prices and details correct at time of going to press.

07825 066727 | 0800 652 4576 “Freephone Anytime”

10 News

postnewspapers.co.uk

Friday, May 24, 2019

The wildlife hospital has its yearly influx of baby animals to look after

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk BABY ANIMALS of all kinds have been making their way to an animal hospital again this spring.

Brent Lodge Wildlife Hospital, in Sidlesham, currently has a huge number of baby animals in its care and staff are working around the clock to look after them all.

Wildlife, including fox cubs, ducklings, tawny owls, hedgehogs, badgers and robins, are currently residing in the facility until they are old enough, strong enough or well enough to be released.

Among the baby animals was a weekor two old tawny owl. THe young birds in the hospital's care are fed regularly between two and three times a day. THey are gradually acclimatised from heated cages into aviaries at the hospital and then once they are independent they are released back into the wild.

A female Greylag goose and its 13 goslings had been rescued. During the call-out, manager Emma Pink went to find there were three adults with the baby geese. All the other adults flew off but the rescued goose stayed behind and as she was so thin she was rescued, too.

Senior animal care assistant Anniemae Leason said: "She was so weak when she came in and she's doing well now. She is a really good mum, too. She is very protective over the goslings and puts them to bed every night."

Next door to the geese there were

around 11 ducklings, all from different flocks. THey have a large enough space not to fight but have their own hierarchy system.

At the time of going to press, the hospital had 42 ducklings outside, ranging in age. THey eat chick crumbs when they are smaller and move on to duck pellets when they are a bit older.

THe hospital is currently in the process of building more outdoor spaces for animals to help get the ducklings out from the hospital sooner as part of their stage two building work.

Staff at the hospital get around 100 calls a day as well as taking at least ten new patients every day, too.

Black back gulls who come to the hospital every year to build their nest on the roof have returned again this year.

Anniemae said: "THey come back every year. THey are so used to us now that in the summer when their babies have hatched, they sometimes fall off the roof and they let us put them back. Normally, gulls would attack you but they just watch us."

THree badgers just a few months old came to the hospital from the Isle of Wight which were too big for bottle feeding so are fed puppy food. THey will move on to another wildlife hospital before being released into the wild.

One of the most common baby animals the hospital gets is fox cubs but it can change depending on the season.

THe hospital had four boys in who all came together.

Anniemae said: "We will keep them

here until they look like adults. THey do grow very quickly! If they were in the wild they would still be with mum and they need her to help them and guide them along.

"We have to redo the extension in their enclosure because foxes dig and the ones we had in last year dug down to the netting we have to use to stop them digging right out.

"When we release them we have to find a suitable area where there aren't many main roads."

Advice from Brent Lodge includes to check areas before using a strimmer or lighting a bonfire. Never disturb a nest of chicks, hoglets or other wildlife babies.

THe mother may abandon or kill the young birds or animals if they sense they have been interfered with.

THe hospital also warns the public not not to approach any large and powerful animals, such as foxes, deer, badgers and swans. If you have been able to approach the injured creature, try to contain it in a strong cardboard box, lined with newspaper or a towel and keep the patient somewhere dark, warm and quiet.

Whether or not you have contained a patient, please telephone Brent Lodge on 01243 641672 for advice.

THe wildlife hospital still desperately needs more donations to help with extension work already going on. For more information on Brent Lodge, how to donate and what to do if you find an animal, visit: brentlodge.org/sick-or-injured-wildlife/

f Ducklings at the hospital

f L-R: Amber Guvs, Anniemae Leason and Charlie Irving

f Badgers came to the hospital from the Isle of Wight

f Fox cubs are rescued by the hospital most years

SOUTH’S PREMIER OAK FURNITURE STOCKIST

BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND OFFERS*

10% OFF Mirrors, wall art, accessories & rugs

(IN STORES ONLY) Offer ends on Monday at 4pm. Prompt, no extensions.

*Offer available only on production of this advert. T&Cs apply.

RUSTIC OAK RANGES

100% SOLID OAK THROUGHOUT! | FULLY DOVETAILED DRAWERS | NO VENEERS | CHOICE OF HANDLE 4

2

6 1

7

3

5

8

1 - £399

[large sideboard]

3 - £399

[ext.dining table]

5 - £125

[nest tables]

7 - £399

[7 drawer chest]

2 - £80

[large mirror]

4 - £445

[glass cabinet]

6 - £250

[5 drawer chest]

8 - £399

[4'6 bed]

DELIVERED FREE within 7 DAYS of order (unboxed-placement and any assembly) 60+ mile radius

FURNITURE YOU DESIRE FURNITURE YOU DESERVE Browse online at

www.furnitureandmirror.com

Main showroom & Distribution

01243 783960

Units 5-6 Terminus Mill, Terminus Road, Chichester PO19 8UN (near Cineworld)

AMPLE FREE PARKING AT BOTH STORES

Rustington Village

01903 774985 127 The Street, Rustington, BN16 3DN (Next to Costa)

f FIND US ON FACEBOOK

12 News

postnewspapers.co.uk

` French market RESIDENTS and visitors to Chichester will be able to experience a taste of France on Friday, May 24, and Saturday, May 25, between 9am and 5pm, at an authentic French market in the city centre.

THe market will celebrate the 60th anniversary of Chichester’s twinning with Chartres. THe Friends of Chartres will be at the market talking to visitors about their organisation.

Visitors will be able to browse a wide range of produce including cheeses, meats and bread, as well as clothing, bags and gifts.

"We are delighted to be welcoming the French market to Chichester to celebrate the city’s 60 years of twinning with Chartres,” said Laurence Foord, divisional manager for communications, licensing and events at Chichester District Council.

“We hope that this event will encourage more visitors into the city, so that they can discover the range of shops and attractions Chichester has to offer."

` Climate talk IN last week's Chichester Post, Issue 159 (May 17), a story was printed regarding a talk held by the Extinction Rebellion Chichester group on THursday, May 30 at the Assembly Rooms.

Please note that this is a ticketed event and tickets can be purchased from: eventbrite.co.uk/e/climatechange-heading-for-extinctionand-what-to-do-about-it-tickets61333994629?fbclid=IwAR2SojjxF QVQrdjdikyV09b8HnZ3iZUAOvwH Hkys9s4Xz9gt8oaEJSMR1A

Friday, May 24, 2019

Library-users learn about health with free new book

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

MORE than 200 books were given away on Saturday to raise awareness of hidden health issues.

THe book, Hidden Stories, addresses loneliness and the stigma of living with an invisible health condition. Millions of people worldwide are affected daily by health conditions ranging from anxiety to autism, diabetes to chronic fatigue syndrome.

To highlight Mental Health Awareness week last week, a charity set up in Chichester Library in Tower Street to hand out copies of the book.

Root Experience, a Brighton-based charity, published Hidden Stories, a powerful, playfully illustrated graphic novel based on the everyday experiences of people living with invisible conditions.

THe book was given away as part of Mental Health Awareness Week (May 13-19) hosted by the Mental Health Foundation.

THe theme this year was body image – how we think and feel about our bodies.

Body image is a term that can be used to describe how we think and feel about our bodies. Our thoughts and feelings about our bodies can influence us throughout our lives, affecting the way we feel about ourselves and our mental health and wellbeing.

Body image issues can affect all of us at any age. During the week, the Mental

Health Foundation published new research and campaigned for change.

Having body image concerns is a relatively common experience and is not a mental health problem in itself.

However, it can be a risk factor for mental health problems. Research has found higher body dissatisfaction is associated with a poorer quality of life, psychological distress and the risk of unhealthy eating

behaviours and eating disorders.

Simon Magnus, artistic director at Root Experience, said: "We gave away 240 books on the day, including a load for all West Sussex libraries and 30 that will be delivered to MPs in Parliament.

"THe day was extremely successful.

People who we spoke to were really caring and engaged and shared deep and vulnerable things about themselves.

"I am always amazed at the power of putting something in a public space that gives space for people to share things that they usually keep hidden. Chichester Library introduced us to some really inspiring people who were looking for new connections and just wanted to share their stories."

A free digital version is available to download at: hiddenstories.co.uk

f Samantha Wraith and Simon Magnus

Motor • Home • Travel • Landlords • Business Insurance Brokers since 1867

Your Local

ONE STOP SHOP FOR INSURANCE COVER Arranging insurance in Bognor Regis for over 25 years Contact us NOW for a FREE quote 01243 841710 www.robinsrow.co.uk

Want your own home but can’t afford to buy?

Shared Ownership could be your answer!

Don't worry you don't have to share your home with anyone just the ownership!

Shared Ownership is a part buy, part rent scheme offered by Stonewater and gives you the opportunity to get a foot on the ladder without the huge deposit requirements normally needed.

We have 16 Two bed apartments for sale at Sonning House, North Bersted from £100,000 for a 40% share with Rent and Service Charges payable on the share you don’t yet own.

Interested or want further information?

55-57 Aldwick Road, Bognor Regis PO21 2NJ Robins Row Ltd are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority

Then call the Sales Team on 023 8065 8858 or visit www.stonewaterhomes.co.uk Please note that all sales particulars and images are for marketing and illustrative purposes only. Plans, computer generated images and photos may contain elements which are not present upon the final completion of the property.

The Affordable Quality German Kitchen Largest German kitchen retailer in the U.K Supply only or fully installed Free design service Factory built rigid carcases Finance options available Kütchenhaus Chichester 5-7 Ambassador’s House, Crane Street, Chichester, PO19 1LL All enquiries to our Chichester Showroom on 01243 780087 showroom@chichester.kutchenhaus.co.uk

For more detailed information about kütchenhaus kitchens: www.kutchenhaus.co.uk

instagram.com/kutchenhaus_chichester facebook.com/kutchenhauschichester

postnewspapers.co.uk

Friday, May 24, 2019

Be safe in the city launched

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A NEW scheme was launched on Wednesday to help vulnerable people feel safe in Chichester city centre.

THose taking part in the ‘Our City’ scheme will be given a card to write the contact details of two people, for example a relative, friend or carer.

If they need help when out and about, they can take the card into a participating shop where staff will be trained to offer basic help and can call one of the numbers on the card if the person requires more assistance.

Shops and venues taking part in the scheme will display a window sticker to make it obvious they are involved.

THe ‘Our City’ scheme was launched

by THe Wrenford Centre in Chichester in partnership with Chichester District Council and West Sussex County Council.

It is based on a similar initiative in Horsham and will be rolled out to more shops and organisations on a weekly basis.

Debbie Kennard, county council cabinet member for safer, stronger communities, said: “THis is a brilliant scheme which I know will have a really positive impact on Chichester’s residents.

“I would really encourage other shops and businesses in the city to start taking part.”

Leo May, community connector at THe Wrenford Centre, part of the county council's learning disability service, said: “THis will be a real benefit for many people we support.

"We know Chichester is an inclusive place and that many people are willing to assist. However, this scheme makes it much easier for those we support to identify where to find help should they feel the need.

"It can increase confidence for more vulnerable people when they are visiting the city centre, helping them to maintain their independence.”

A Chichester Cathedral spokesperson said: “We are delighted to be one of the first venues taking part in the scheme. It is an excellent way of helping our more vulnerable residents feel safe and we hope it will give them the confidence to

be as independent as possible.”

Participating venues include Chichester Cathedral, GAME, Serious Sandwich and THe Oxmarket. Chichester BID also support the scheme.

‘Our City’ cards will be available from: • THe Wrenford Centre, Terminus Road – Monday to Friday • Chichester Library • THe Hub Club at the Boys Club, Little London, Chichester - Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Video game store, GAME in South Street have signed up to the scheme.

Sales Assistant James Howard said: "THis will help make people feel safe and

` Free technology event in the city A FREE event showcasing the benefits of technology for people with learning disabilities is being held in Chichester later this month.

THe function is aimed at people with learning disabilities and their carers and will show how technology can support them in their everyday lives.

Being held at Chichester College, Westgate Fields, PO19 1SB on THursday, May 30, the event is being run in partnership with the Learning Disability Partnership Board, Chichester College, West Sussex Telecare Service and Telecare Service Provider WELbeing.

It is being run with a drop-in format so residents can attend any time from 2pm to 7pm to learn more about technology available to assist with independent living and travel.

On the day there will be demonstrations from people with learning difficulties who are already benefiting from using technology in their daily lives.

Amanda Jupp, West Sussex County Council cabinet member for adults and health, said: “I’m really delighted that we are part of this important event and it highlights a really important issue for some of our residents.

“At times, we can take our independence for granted but for those who need additional help, technology is becoming one of the best ways to enable people to live full and independent lives.

f The new scheme was launched on Wednesday afternoon

ROSES AND CLIMBERS

BRING YOUR GARDEN TO LIFE

secure if they are out and about. It will help them to feel they are not alone.

"My stepfather suffered with mental illness so I come from that understanding of it so it's nice to help people in that respect.

"Hopefully with the whole city behind it, it will be really popular and will help a lot of people out especially those who may be afraid to come out."

Cards can also be ordered from Leo May at 01243 788544 or ourcity@ chichester.gov.uk or f you are a resident and would like to order a card or a business wanting to be involved, you can also email Leo or call 03302 225 841

News 15

From £5

FREES AND SHUBS

From £7.50

with our herbaceous, shrubs, trees roses and climbers.

COMPOST MANURE AND BARK IN STOCK NOW. FREE delivery within ten miles of Tawny Nurseries.

LARGE

HERBACEOUS 2 litres

Only £5.50

3 for £15

Tawny Nurseries Bell Lane, Birdham, Chichester PO20 7HY Tel: 01243 512168

ORDER YOUR SUMMER BASKET

From £6.50

www.tawnynurseries.co.uk

Sn rai

PEOPLE fro Chichester j the Sussex S THe event children com Castle Park their hundr event.

THe walk i to the genero allowing the Norfolk esta Di Levanti of the Susse incredible h in popularit to be a hig families.

"Some wal others gathe ideal meetin "Here, the enjoy a gent

Saturday 25 May to Friday 31 May 2019 The Novium Museum’s award-winning annual event featuring re-enactments, talks, trails, guided tours, family activities and more.

For a full programme of events, see our website thenovium.org/romanweek or call 01243 775888

postnewspapers.co.uk

Friday, May 24, 2019

Snowdrop walkers raise thousands PEOPLE from across Bognor Regis and Chichester joined in an annual walk for the Sussex Snowdrop Trust last weekend.

THe event saw a record number of children completing the walk at Arundel Castle Park with families attending in their hundreds to support this special event.

THe walk is now in its 22nd year thanks to the generosity of the Duke of Norfolk in allowing the trust to hold the event on the Norfolk estate.

Di Levantine, chairman and co-founder of the Sussex Snowdrop Trust, said: "It is incredible how much the walk has grown in popularity over the years. It continues to be a highlight for many Snowdrop families.

"Some walk in memory of a loved one, others gather friends and family for this ideal meeting spot.

"Here, they have the opportunity to all enjoy a gentle walk. Many of the toddlers

are in prams or riding a scooter with the family dog in tow!

"We value the support of local schools, the community and businesses so much.

We need to raise over £350,000 a year and we are very grateful to those who volunteered and supported on the day, which has generated over £6,000 so far in fundraising."

Snowdrop mum, Joanna Cowell, who went to the event, said: “THe walk was a really great fun day out for the family.

Anything that raises funds and awareness of the absolutely amazing work that Snowdrop does is a good thing. THe Snowdrop nurses continue to be a great source of friendly support and knowledge for our family during Leo's diagnosis and treatment. I really don't know what we would do without them, they make such a difference to the whole family."

For more information, visit: thesussexsnowdroptrust.com

f Dangerous chargers have been uncovered by Trading Standards

Unsafe products AN INVESTIGATION by West Sussex Trading Standards has uncovered dangerous chargers and toys being sold in the county.

In the last year, officers made 25 visits to independent shops to carry out test purchases.

Of the 23 different phone chargers sent for testing, nine failed to comply with safety standards, seven were at risk of causing electric shocks and two failed due to labelling issues.

Four cheap toys were also investigated and two failed the tests – one for safety reasons and the other because of incorrect labelling.

In all cases the importer was based outside West Sussex so officers are continuing to investigate with the assistance of other Trading Standards services across the country. Local outlets are also taking steps to recall the unsafe products.

Debbie Kennard, West Sussex County

Council cabinet member for safer, stronger communities, said: "Using unsafe electrical products can have serious consequences and at worst could be fatal.

"Our Trading Standards team have done some excellent work over the last year putting a stop to the sale of these products and I would like to thank them for all their hard work."

Peter Aston, Trading Standards team manager, said: "THese results are of great concern to us and work in this area will be stepped up.

“Our recent prosecutions against businesses found to be selling or supplying unsafe electrical products demonstrate that the courts view this very seriously.”

If you have bought an electrical item and have concerns about its safety, you can let Trading Standards know by calling 03454 0405060 or going to: westsussex.gov.uk/tsreport

News 17

` Independence A SERIES of new videos showcasing just some of the support available to help people maintain their independence have been launched on the county council’s YouTube page.

THere are more than 197,000 residents aged 65 and over living in West Sussex, with people wanting to remain living independently in their own homes for as long as possible.

With this in mind, the council has created a suite of new videos that offer top tips to help people stay independent in later life.

THe videos have been designed to provide information on the range of equipment available to support people struggling with everyday tasks. THe videos are quite short and very easy to watch.

Amanda Jupp, West Sussex County Council’s cabinet member for adults and health, said: “Many residents I speak to don’t realise just how beneficial the range of equipment could be to support them in their own homes. Simple things such as a bed rail, chair raisers or a bath board could make a huge difference to their lives.

“I would encourage everyone, no matter your age or background, to take a look at the videos – you never know when they may come in handy.

You might also know someone such as an older relative or family friend, who might benefit from some of the equipment mentioned.”

You can watch the full collection of independent living videos on the county council’s YouTube channel.

You can also get advice by phoning Adults’ CarePoint on: 01243 642121.

f Joanna Cowell and her family on the walk

Assertive action for social workers WEST Sussex County Council will take ‘assertive action’ to sift out social workers who are not up to the job.

THe news was shared at a scrutiny meeting days after Ofsted published a damning report into the council’s inadequate children’s services.

THe trade union Unison said staff would take the news as a ‘kick in the teeth’ and accused the authority of passing the blame for the poor report down the chain of command.

Sarah Daly, the council’s head of children’s social care, told the meeting: “We know that we have social workers within our department who are probably not able to do the job no matter what support we offer.

“We have to work to identify those workers and take the action that we need to take with those workers.”

Ms Daly said support had to be given to workers who were unable to do their jobs because of ‘other impacting factors’ and that it was important to understand the difference between the two.

She added: “We have already started to work closely with colleagues in human resources to take assertive action where required with those social workers within who are not performing safely with our children.”

In its report, Ofsted described most social work practice in West Sussex as ‘weak’, adding: “Continual turnover in the workforce and high caseloads severely limit the local authority’s ability to achieve a consistently acceptable standard of social work practice.”

It was a point raised by Caroline Fife, Unison regional organiser.

She said: “Social workers are facing huge demands with ever-increasing caseloads and more complex needs.”

She said the union had not been told that there was any need for action to be taken against any staff.

THere was a Unison representative present at the meeting when Ofsted’s report was discussed.

Ms Fife said: “THe council’s top managers spent close to zero time in the select committee fronting up for the failures of strategic leadership which Ofsted laid out so clearly.

“Yet they have accused staff of not being able to do the job before they have even properly examined all the factors that makes social work so difficult in the current funding climate and specifically at West Sussex.

“It smacks of a desire to pass the blame down the chain of command.”

By Karen Dunn, local democracy reporter

f Janet Duncton and Debbie Kennard from the county council, Col Simon Browne, Elizabeth Hamilton, district council chairman and Pat Dillon, vice-chairman, Armed Forces Day

Providing a greater understanding and awareness of the British Army

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk SPECIAL GUESTS from across the south east were invited to a reception and briefing by the British Army at Fontwell Racecourse on Wednesday evening.

11th Infantry Brigade hosted the evening, with Colonel Simon Browne and Colonel James Sunderland answering questions from the audience.

THe brigade has regional responsibility for the south east of England and their headquarters is based in Aldershot.

THe brigade prevents conflict through overseas defence engagement, protects the UK and maintains strong links, locally, regionally and nationally in the UK. THe presentation showcased some of the ongoing work by the British Army

and listened to concerns and questions by the attendees.

Speaking exclusively to the Chichester Post about the effects of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on young soldiers, Col Browne said: "To say we don't have mental health issues would be wrong but we have a whole load of steps that we have learned over the past recent years in order to build up people's mental resilience.

"One of the the things we know for a fact is that we have a lower rate of PTSD than any of the blue light services. Within the whole of the military it's about 2.8-3 per cent, much higher in units involved with direct combat. My concern is that we also have other significant issues in the army. Depression and adjustment disorders for people who leave or come back from combat. We reckon a quarter of soldiers will suffer at some stage of

some form of depression."

THe presentation also contained details about the Armed Forces Covenant.

THis is a pledge to acknowledge and understand that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, should be treated with fairness and respect in the communities, economy and society they serve with their lives.

West Sussex County council was one of the first councils to sign up to the Military Covenant in the South East, and now holds silver status.

Cllr Louise Goldsmith, leader of West Sussex County Council said: "We very much support these events. It's great to hear about the army and how they look after their.

"It's been a great evening, really informative and I've been glad to have been a part of it."

18 News

postnewspapers.co.uk f Covers Home Ideas in Quarry Lane

Friday, May 24, 2019

School's panels are as green as solar farms

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

Builders merchant holds cookery day COVERS Homes Ideas in Chichester is set to host another free cookery demo day.

On THursday, May 30, Covers will hold the event to showcase its new purpose-built AEG kitchen demo area.

Between 10am and 4pm, visitors to the branch on Quarry Lane will have the chance to sample a selection of savoury and sweet dishes served up

by AEG food economist, Carol Potter.

Recipes will include mini Yorkshire puddings, burger bites, chocolate orange Madeleines and gluten-free Almendrados (Spanish almond cookies).

A special £500 cashback offer will also be available on the day for customers purchasing four or more AEG kitchen appliances.

Richard Murrell, branch manager at Covers Home Ideas, said: “Our live cookery demonstrations always prove to be popular with customers.

We are looking forward to welcoming Carol and giving visitors a taste of some delicious delights they can try recreating at home.”

THe event will be free of charge and everyone is welcome to attend – no registration required.

To find out more, visit: coversmerchants.co.uk

SOLAR panels on West Sussex schools are now generating as much green electricity as one of the county’s solar farms.

THe county council is completing final installations at 80 schools to generate zero-carbon electricity and help them to reduce their energy bills and impact on the environment.

Once complete, the five megawatt combined generation capacity will be roughly the same as the council’s 25 acre solar farm at Tangmere, which opened in 2015.

THe roof-mounted systems, which range in size from 15 to 250 kilowatts, have been installed at no cost to the schools and the ongoing operation and maintenance costs are met by the council.

THe schools simply purchase the green electricity from the council at a reduced rate compared to the electricity they would usually buy from the National Grid.

THis will lower school energy bills by £2,000 per year on average and save the County Council’s overall school energy budget £158,000 in the first year. THese savings will increase over time as the cost of grid electricity rises.

Deborah Urquhart, the council's cabinet member for environment, said: “Our solar power for schools programme has really made it easy for schools to

enjoy the benefits of renewable energy and lower bills without having to worry about the cost or logistics.

“THese systems will pay back the cost of installation within a few years and deliver an ongoing financial benefit while providing teachers with a real life case study to bring science and technology to life in the classroom.”

THe system installed at Lancastrian Infants School in Chichester will provide the school with 100 per cent of its electricity demand on sunny days and supply surplus renewable electricity for sale to the grid.

Head teacher Zoe Gordon said: “Our

solar panels were fitted in January of this year. We were delighted to be chosen to be part of this scheme as it fits with our eco ethos as well as giving us the opportunity to save money in these pressing financial times for schools.

“THe team that fitted the panels worked efficiently and respectfully within our school environment and the project ran smoothly. We are looking forward to lots of sunny weather and seeing the results of the panels!”

THe county council has delivered the West Sussex solar schools programme in partnership with Portsmouth City Council.

f Children from Lancastrian Infants School with the solar panels

01903 927 055

Boat trips in Chichester Harbour Enjoy the peace and tranquility of Chichester Harbour aboard Solar Heritage, a quiet and spacious, solar-powered catamaran with an experienced guide.

Admire the view and get up close to the wildlife and habitats that make the Harbour so special.

Sailings from Itchenor and Emsworth see timetable for details

www.conservancy.co.uk for timetables and tickets Tickets from: £10 adults, £5 children Fully accessible, wheelchair lift and toilet

for land, for water, for all

www.mgsolicitors.co.uk

postnewspapers.co.uk

Friday, May 24, 2019

Ace 19

Arts, Culture & Entertainment

Pulp Gothic romance mixed with farce Cooped Until Sunday, May 26, 7.30pm Pavilion Theatre, Marine Parade, Worthing BN11 3PX Tel: 01903 206 206 Email: theatres@adur-worthing.gov.uk www.worthingtheatres.co.uk TO mark their 20th anniversary year, Spymonkey are remounting their seminal production Cooped, which made them an international comedy sensation from Just

For Laughs comedy festival, Montreal to Sydney Opera House.

In partnership with Brighton Festival, Cooped will be performed at the Pavilion THeatre, Worthing, until Sunday, May 26.

Described as Hitchcock’s Rebecca meets THe Pink Panther, Spymonkey’s deliciously demented take on the pulp gothic romance overflows with brilliant characters, riproaring farce and virtuoso physical comedy.

A spooky mansion, a plucky young heroine

and a handsome English aristocrat. Add a German butler and a Spanish soap star and you're... COOPED with Spymonkey!

Directed by Cal McCrystal, the comedy genius behind National THeatre’s ‘One Man Two Guvnors’, the production unites the original creative team and performers with new collaborators in this celebratory remount of their longest-running show, first created in 2001, and set in the heart of darkest Northumberlandshirehampton.

Performing Cooped for the first time in the

UK since 2013, Spymonkey fans and first-time audiences alike will enjoy the laugh-out-loud humour of Cooped, with new bits especially created for this anniversary tour, alongside some slightly older bits - Cooped notably contains possibly the most hilariously badly positioned fig-leaves since Adam and Eve danced their first pas-de-deux!

Tickets for Spymonkey’s Cooped are priced from £12.50 - £25 and are available from the Worthing THeatres box office on 01903 206206 or online.

Gorgeous gardens SINCE 1927, the National Garden Scheme has been inviting owners to open their exceptional gardens to the public, giving people unique access to some of Britain’s most beautiful and memorable gardens while raising money for health and nursing charities through entry fees, teas and cake.

THanks to the generosity of garden owners, volunteers and visitors, the National Garden Scheme is the most significant funder of nursing charities in the UK – having donated £58million over the last 92 years.

More than 3,500 private gardens are open to the public in 2019, all of which can be found by visiting the National Garden Scheme website

Plus

What's On

X

or in the annual Garden Visitor’s Handbook available online through the National Garden Scheme or in all good bookshops.

In the Bognor Regis and Chichester area, several gardens are open this weekend and others going through into June.

THese include: THe Moongate Garden, 6 Elm Avenue, East Preston; 54 Elmleigh, Midhurst; Peelers Retreat, 70 Ford Road, Arundel; Upwaltham Barns, Upwaltham; Lordington House, Lordington, Chichester; Guillards Oak gardens, Midhurst; Dale Park House, Madehurst, Arundel; Chidmere House, Chidham Lane, Chidham; (pictured courtesy of National Gardens Scheme, credit Judi Lions Photography).

Food

X

Film

X

Reviews

X

Music

X

Theatre

X

Events

X

Comedy

20 Ace

postnewspapers.co.uk

Friday, May 24, 2019

CHICHESTER CINEMA AT NEW PARK

Pick of the litter with the best films May 24-30

VOX LUX, a fascinating chronicle of America in the 21st century, with Natalie Portman and Jude Law, kicks off in 1999 with an upsettingly rendered Columbine-style high school massacre, then uses the journey of one of its survivors, Celeste, to take the pulse of the country as she becomes a stadium-filling pop-star, played by a jaded, damaged Portman after going off the rails in the intervening years.

Director Brady Corbet takes an unflinching look at fame, the score, by Scott Walker (of The Walker Brothers), sensational.

In the cryptically named Dragged Across Concrete, which opened at the Venice Film Festival last year to critical acclaim, Mel Gibson plays Brett Ridgeman, a pushing 60 cop who has failed to move with the times as he pounds the pavement in the crime-ridden town of Bulwark.

It’s this refusal to see how the world has changed since the '70s which sees Ridgeman and co-cop Anthony Lurasetti (Vince Vaughn) suspended without pay when their interrogating methods are leaked to the press. Rather than re-evaluate their world view, they decide to redress the imbalance in the world by taking things into their own hands – via the criminal underworld.

What would Ronald Tolkien have made of his posthumous success? He lived long enough to see his Lord of the Rings trilogy, his epic fantasy novels, picked up by millions, but not to witness a three-film series that grossed almost $6 billion.

In Tolkien, the young Ronald, (Nicholas Hoult) is student at Oxford despite a deeply unsettling start in life. We follow him into war and his marriage to Edith (Lily Collins), the film giving real insights into the writer who created of one of the most popular books ever written. With Derek Jacobi.

The extraordinary work of director Stanley Kubrick has two outings this week with Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, his brilliant Cold War satire as razor-sharp today as it was in 1964 (May 26, 28) - and the cinema’s Focus On Film day course, Stanley Kubrick: A Cinema Odyssey with Richard Cupidi, the incomparable film tutor.

Kubrick’s life’s work is explored via his iconic films including 2001: A Space Odyssey, Paths of Glory and The Killers. (Sat, May 25, 10am-3pm).

If you’re after a fun time with larger than life actors, look no further than Melissa McCarthy and Richard E Grant in Can You Ever Forgive Me? as scammers in New York, their combined deceit in the book world a delight to behold.

Don’t miss, either, this heart-rending puppy film, Pick of the Litter, which follows two puppies in training to become Guide Dogs for the Blind, a joyous encounter.

The Performance event this week is the stunning Tony award-winning Broadway musical, An American in Paris, with more than 50 performers taking to the streets of the City of Light (May 25).

Pick up the celebratory cinema Ruby Anniversary Magazine at the box office while booking tickets.

All seats are reservable on our plush red seats.

Chichester Cinema at New Park, New Park Road, Chichester PO19 7XY Box office: 01243 786650 www.chichestercinema.org

G U I D E

NEW RELEASE

The Secret Life Of Pets 2

Animation, Comedy, Family Screened at Picturedrome Cinemas TERRIER Max is coping with some major life changes. His owner is now married and has a toddler, Liam. Max is so worried about protecting the boy that he develops a nervous tic. On a family trip to a farm, Max and mutt Duke encounter canine-intolerant cows, hostile foxes, and a terrifying turkey, all of which only elevates Max's anxiety.

Luckily, Max gets some guidance from veteran farm dog Rooster, who pushes Max to ditch his neuroses, find his inner alpha, and give Liam a little more freedom.

Meanwhile, while her owner is away, plucky Pomeranian Gidget tries to rescue Max's favourite toy from a cat-packed apartment with a little help from her feline friend, Chloe, who has discovered the joys of catnip. And crazy-but-cute bunny Snowball gets delusions of grandeur that he's an actual superhero after his owner, Molly, starts dressing him in superhero pyjamas.

But when Daisy, a fearless Shih Tzu, shows up to ask for Snowball's help, he'll have to summon the courage to become the hero he's only been pretending to be. Can Max, Snowball, Gidget, and the others find the inner courage to face their biggest fears?

other. The film also showcases a wide array of beloved Pokémon characters, each with its own unique abilities and personality. The story begins when ace private eye Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing, prompting his 21-year-old son, Tim, to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry's former Pokémon partner, Detective Pikachu, a hilariously wise-cracking, adorable super-sleuth who is a puzzlement even to himself. Finding that they are uniquely equipped to communicate with one another, Tim and Pikachu join forces on a thrilling adventure to unravel the tangled mystery. Chasing clues together through the neon-lit streets of Ryme City - a sprawling, modern metropolis where humans and Pokémon live side by side in a hyper-realistic live-action world - they encounter a diverse cast of Pokémon characters and uncover a shocking plot that could destroy this peaceful co-existence and threaten the whole Pokémon universe.

Rocketman

Biography, Fantasy, Musical Screened at Picturedrome Cinema

Pokémon: Detective Pikachu Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery Screened at Picturedrome Cinemas

THE world of Pokémon comes to life in the first-ever live-action Pokémon adventure. Fans everywhere can now experience Pikachu on the big screen as never before, as Ryan Reynolds stars as Detective Pikachu, a Pokémon like no

SET to Elton John's most beloved songs, performed

by Taron Egerton, Rocketman is the incredible human story of Elton John's breakthrough years and follows the fantastical journey of transformation from shy piano prodigy Reginald Dwight into an international superstar. The epic musical fantasy tells the universally relatable story of how a small-town boy became one of the most iconic figures in pop culture. Jamie Bell, Richard Madden, and Bryce Dallas Howard join Egerton for the flamboyant biopic. Fresh from his impact in BBC drama Bodyguard, Golden Globe-

postnewspapers.co.uk

Friday, May 24, 2019

MUST

PICK OF THE WEEK

SEE

Aladdin

Adventure, Fantasy, Romance Screened at Picturedrome Cinemas

Can Max,  Snowball, Gidget and the rest of the gang find the inner courage to face their biggest fears?

SEE

!

SINCE its big screen release back in 1992, the magical tale of Aladdin has enchanted generations of viewers with its story of a plucky street urchin’s discovery of a magical lamp and its wish-granting inhabitant.

Almost three decades later, Disney invites audiences on a magic carpet ride to once again experience the wondrous sights and sounds of Agrabah, with a live-action adaptation of the beloved animated feature.

Prepare to witness the timeless rags-toriches tale like never before, as a common thief attempts to overcome a power-hungry Grand Vizier and win the heart of his one true love. The rambunctious and dynamic directing style of Guy Ritchie promises to unveil a series of action-packed sequences that weave between shadowy back alleys, vibrant parades, vast desert plains, and palatial splendour.

Meanwhile, the much-loved musical numbers are back in force, with veteran composer Alan Menken returning to once again sprinkle his signature melodic magic upon his original Oscarwinning compositions. Will Smith’s wisecracking Genie provides some serious star power to a cast of young and emerging actors that promise to reinvigorate the legend of Aladdin for modern audiences, while ensuring existing fans are left dazzled as they watch their favourite moments and characters come to life.

!

winner Richard Madden portrays Elton’s former long-time manager, John Reid. Bell takes the role of Bernie Taupin, the writer responsible for the lyrics of many of Elton’s hits, while Bryce Dallas Howard embodies Elton’s mother, Sheila. All would play integral parts in Elton’s rise to stardom before witnessing it begin to spiral out of control.

Punctuated by triumph, despair, addiction, and redemption, Rocketman pairs a talented cast and director with the story of one of the music industry’s most enduring legends. Discover how Reginald Kenneth Dwight began his journey to becoming an iconic singer, pianist, and composer who would go on to sell over 300 million records worldwide.

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum Action, Crime, Thriller Screened at Picturedrome Cinemas

IN John Wick, he came back to seek revenge. In John Wick: Chapter 2, he was forced to repay a debt.

And now, after grossing a combined total of nearly

from

MUST

Ace 21

MAY 24, 2019

DETECTIVE PIKACHU (PG) FRI: 5.30PM SAT - TUES: 11.30AM, 5.30PM

ROCKETMAN (15) $300 million at the worldwide box office, The Boogeyman returns for John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum. In this third instalment of the adrenaline-fueled action franchise, super-assassin John Wick returns with a $14 million price tag on his head and an army of bounty-hunting killers on his trail. After killing a member of the shadowy international assassin’s guild, the High Table, John Wick is excommunicado, but the world’s most ruthless hit men and women await his every turn. Returning to the John Wick universe are Keanu Reeves as the eponymous John Wick, Laurence Fishburne; Lance Reddick, Tobias Segal, and Ian McShane.

They will be starring alongside new cast members Halle Berry, Mark Dacascos, Asia Kate Dillon, Jason Mantzoukas and Angelica Huston.

FRI - TUES: 2.30PM, 4.45PM, 8PM WED/THUR: 1.30PM, 4.45PM, 8PM

ALADDIN (PG)

FRI: 12.45PM, 4.15PM, 7.30PM SAT - THUR: 11.45AM, 12.45PM, 4.15PM, 7.30PM

SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2 (U)

FRI: 2PM, 5PM, 8.15PM SAT - THUR: 11.15AM, 2PM, 5.15PM, 8.15PM

JOHN WICK 3: PARABELLUM (15) DAILY: 7.45PM

PAW PATROL: MIGHTY PUPS (U)

FRI: 2.45 (SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT SCREENING) SAT - THUR: 10.30AM, 3PM

GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS (12A) WED/THUR: 7.30PM

COMING SOON XMEN DARK PHOENIX

Ticket Prices Mon - Fri £3.50 Sat & Sun £4.50 BOOK ONLINE 51 Canada Grove, Bognor Regis PO21 1DW Tel 01243 841015 www.picturedromebognor.com

22 Ace

postnewspapers.co.uk

Friday, May 24, 2019

WHAT TO DO AND SEE in Sussex

High hopes for open day Aviation open day Saturday, May 25, 10am-4pm

Mary advises on how to be happier Mary Portas: The Work It Like a Woman Tour Tuesday, May 28, 7.30pm MARY Portas – retail expert, business woman and ‘Queen of Shops' – comes to Worthing’s Pavilion THeatre to discuss her life, her career, and her new book.

Brought to Worthing by Penguin Live, this event will see Mary drawing on decades of business experience. It’s packed with top tips, honest advice and lively tales from a woman on a mission to make the world of work a better place, for everyone.

Ticket holders will receive a free copy of her latest book, Work Like A Woman, and are invited to have their copy signed

by Mary post-show.

Known to the nation as Mary, Queen of Shops, from her award-winning series for the

BBC, Mary has put an indelible mark on British retail. She made her name as the creative director of Harvey Nichols, has written columns for national media on retail and consumerism, published two books, advised government on the future of high streets, launched her own fashion label, as well as kickstarting the return of British manufacturing with her brand Kinky Knickers.

Her proudest achievement to date, she says, is the creation of Mary’s Living and Giving shops for Save THe Children.

She will be joined on stage by journalist, presenter and broadcaster Sali Hughes, who specialises in beauty, women’s issues and film.

Don’t miss this chance to hear Mary’s advice on how to be happier, more productive and more collaborative, whoever you are and wherever you work. .

CELEBRATING more than 50 years of Led Zeppelin’s music, Coda, who are arguably the most authentic four-piece tribute band, appear at Chichester Assembly Room.

Audiences can expect to be treated to Zeppelin classics, such as Whole Lotta Love, which is the Top of THe Pops theme music, the iconic Stairway to Heaven, Black

Kaemba Friday, May 24, 8pm The Chichester Inn, West Street, Chichester PO19 1RP www.chichesterinn.co.uk

Tel: 01903 206206 Email: theatres@ adur-worthing. gov.uk

SINGER/KEYBOARD player Kaemba Bradshaw has a spot booked on the acoustic stage at this year’s Victorious Festival in Southsea in August but a Chichester audience will get to see first why she’s special – and at a cost of only £3.

Website: www. worthingtheatres. co.uk

Dog and Rock and Roll, to name just a few.

THis tribute band with big hair and no wigs recreate all the stage moves and excitement of the original rock band while Coda’s vocal prowess, bass finesse, great lead guitar riffs and powerful drumming à la John Bonham evoke memories of Led Zeppelin at their peak.

THis show is the latest in a series of tribute nights at the historic central Chichester venue with the next being Monarchy, a Queen tribute band on June 15.

Tickets are available in person or by calling THe Novium, Tower Street, Chichester, on 01243 816525.

Goodwood Aerodrome, Claypit Lane, Chichester PO18 0PH Tel: 01243 755066 Website: www. goodwood.com

Preview of act before Victorious set

Pavilion Theatre, Marine Parade, Worthing BN11 1PX

Zeppelin tribute rocks on Coda Led Zeppelin tribute Friday, May 24, 7.30pm Assembly Room, North Street, Chichester PO19 1LQ www.wegottickets.com

THE roar of engines will fill the sky above Goodwood’s historic aerodrome building while an array of aircraft will be on display including gliders, a Pilatus PC-12, and Westland Wasp, as a free aviation open day is held. THe event will enable visitors to climb aboard aircraft and meet the pilots, as well as the chance to experience the thrills of flying in a fighter jet in the MACH 3 Simulator.

Aside from aviation, there will be tether hot air balloon flights, while the new Goodwood Aerodrome Café features a

seating area, with food and drink using locally sourced produce.

THe thriving centre of aviation will offer behind-the-scenes tours of the aerodrome building with the new rooftop observation deck hosting a vast collection of aircraft from the Chichester and District Model Aero Club.

Dogs are welcome and parking will be available on site with all charity proceeds going to Canine Partners, a charity transforming the lives of people living with disabilities by training assistance dogs.

For further information on the Goodwood Aerodrome and the open day, visit www. goodwood.com or call 01243 755066.

Dangerous Roman mission An Evening with Author Harry Sidebottom Thursday, May 30, 7.30pm Chichester Library, Tower Street, Chichester P019 1QJ Email: chichester.library@ westsussex.gov.uk AS part of Chichester Roman Week 2019, join bestselling author and Oxford academic Harry Sidebottom, as he takes his audience on a journey through ancient Rome and Asia and discusses his new fastpaced thriller – THe Lost Ten – a desperate rescue attempt deep behind enemy lines that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

When Valens, a junior officer

in the Roman Army, joins a crack squad of soldiers on a dangerous mission, little does he know what’s in store for him.

Tasked with rescuing the young Prince Sasan, who has been imprisoned in the impenetrable Castle of Silence, the troops set out across Mesopotamia and into the mountains south of the Caspian Sea. Deep in hostile territory, inexperienced Valens finds himself in charge. And as one by one his soldiers die or disappear, he begins to suspect that there is a traitor in their midst, and that the rescue is fast becoming a suicide mission.

Tickets at £5 are available from Chichester Library by calling 01243 777351 or by email.

THat’s the admission charge at THe Chichester Inn, in West Street, Chichester, which is one of the city's main small venues for live artists.

Kaemba’s music ranges between R&B, through pop to soul, and she likes to keep up with events and new music. For more information about her, visit her Facebook page For the gig, she will be supported by Hannah Mai and Jess Oyo. Tickets are available in advance from the Chichester Inn or on the door.

ore

advertisingfeature

Friday, May 24, 2019

M a y Ha l f t er m a cti vi ti es Family fun in & around Sussex!

Natural world theme at outdoor museum Weald & Downland Living Museum Singleton, Chichester PO18 0EU Tel: 01243 811363 Information line: 01243 811348 www.wealddown.co.uk

HEAD to the Weald and Downland Living Museum in Singleton for fantastic indoor and outdoor hands-on history fun this halfterm, focusing on the natural world.

From Bank Holiday Monday to Friday, charge atMay 31, accompanied children of all ages West Street,can channel their energy into a range of of the city'sactivities around the museum’s 40-acre tists. downland site. Wet weather will not spoil tween R&B,play, as there are plenty of areas under cover. she likes to Activities run from 11am-4pm and vary w music. Fordaily, but include: er, visit her • Roll a wax candle • Roll a paper planter pot and plant your upported by own seed • Paper crafts and colouring dvance from • Make a pop-up butterfly card door.

• Shadow drawing

• Face painting (small charge will apply) A programme of activities will be posted on the museum’s website and social media channels before each day.

THe museum’s historic buildings are fascinating places to explore. Learn how food was prepared without modern technology in the Tudor kitchen, how flour is milled in our working watermill and see bread being baked in the new Victorian bakehouse from Newdigate, Surrey, and you may be lucky enough to sample the day’s fresh bake.

Look out for heavy horses, oxen and other traditional farm animals including sheep, pigs, duck and geese. Don’t forget to pick up a bag of grain when you arrive to feed the ducks on the millpond.

Why not start your visit with a morning drink or breakfast at the museum’s waterside café, open from 9am and serving hot and cold snacks until 3pm, which is also open to the public?

THere is ample free parking and dogs on leads are welcome.

We are an independent  museum, we rescue and conserve historic buildings, we teach traditional trades and crafts to ensure their preservation and we share the untold stories of rural life and those who lived it in the South East of England.

– Simon Wardell, museum director

Get Hands-on with History Half Term Activities at the Weald & Downland Living Museum 27-31 May | 10.30am-6pm Head to the Museum for fantastic indoor & outdoor hands-on history fun this half term. From Monday 27 May to Friday 31 May, children of all ages can channel their energy into a range of historical tasks and challenges located around our 40-acre site, situated in the rolling hills of the South Downs National Park.

Visit www.wealddown.co.uk or call our friendly team on 01243 811363

Town Lane, Singleton, PO18 0EU

May Half Term 23

24 May Half Term

advertisingfeature

Friday, May 24, 2019

Great value diner on site FEEDING the family at a reasonable price while out and about can be quite a challenge but THe Saltings diner has the answer.

THe restaurant at West Sands fun fair is open to the public daily and serves a full menu all day.

THere is a large, comfortable seating area in the purpose-built diner and seats outside for sunny weather.

If the sea air and hectic activity on the funfair rides have given you an appetite,

yourself at West Sands

family Diner

E E R H L E’ T IL W AR DM E N IN W

Saltings Eat in or takeaway

2 meals for £10 Full English Breakfast

ALL DAY

£4 FROM

HOT fresh donuts

only

plus

ICE CREAMS, slush puppies, candy floss AND lots MORE!

OPEN ALL DAY

9am till late

All enquiries: 07989 534852 West Sands Holiday Park, Mill Lane, Selsey PO20 9BH

THe Saltings’ menu will have something to suit.

Full English breakfast of bacon, egg, sausage, beans and all the trimmings can be enjoyed any time of day while lunches are prepared on the premises, ranging from lighter sandwiches to hot, cooked dishes.

Dinner, tea, chips and burgers are also on the well-priced menu plus a good choice of hot and cold drinks.

If you’re too busy enjoying yourself to stop for a sit-down meal, snacks, burgers, tea and coffee are available to take away plus favourite ice creams.

Whether you want to fill your belly, quench your thirst or enjoy a tasty treat, THe Saltings can satisfy all visitors.

All the fun of the fair THERE’S a thrill a minute at West Sands fair and fun for all the family – still at the great value price of only £10 for up to five hours of enjoyment.

Now bigger and better than ever, a new Waltzer has been added to the attractions alongside the Sizzler, dodgems, apple ride, snake slide, pedal boats, children’s rides and much more.

Established more than 40 years ago, the fair has been a destination for both holidaymakers and families who travel regularly from Chichester and Bognor Regis, as well as Selsey itself, to enjoy the rides, which are good enough to rival many other bigger fairs along the south coast.

After a tornado destroyed much of the fair’s site in 1998, it was re-built to the latest standards with the addition of a purpose-built cafeteria so funseekers can stay at the seaside venue all afternoon.

Takeaway drinks, snacks and ice creams will keep the family fuelled up as they make the most of sunny days in Selsey.

THe fun fair off Mill Lane, near the

windmill and linked to the neighbouring holiday park, is open every day from noon to 5pm, until December. Although the weather can sometimes limit times, the gates at West Sands Fun Fair are open as often as possible and certainly throughout summer season weekends.

What’s even better is that entry and car parking is free for all visitors.

e something

bacon, egg, e trimmings f day while e premises, ches to hot,

gers are also plus a good s. ng yourself eal, snacks, available to creams. your belly, a tasty treat, sitors.

eighbouring y day from er. Although limit times, un Fair are nd certainly weekends. ntry and car .

funfair come and take a ride

er H

zzl H the si

H th

tzer H

H soft pla

yH

diggers H ity H & activ it p d san NEW f et of dodgle ems

roller coaster H polines

H tram

H paddle

e wal

helterr skelte

HOLIDAYS WEEKENDS & SCHOOL

11am to 7pm

boats H

ALL OTHER DAYS

stle H H bouncy ca

12pm to 6pm ia H

H fantas

free entry &

openy ever day

unlimited rides

only

park

ing

from 12pm-5pm

H kids rid

es H

all rides and activities included

Visit us a West Sands Holiday Park, Bunn Leisure, Selsey, PO20 9BH

We’re right next to the windmill... Great fun. Great value Opening times may vary depending on weather and demand. Closed some Wednesdays during Off Peak Season.

advertisingfeature

Friday, May 24, 2019

Museum Exhibition ‘Harriers and the 69 Air Race’ Tangmere Aviation Museum Gamecock Terrace, Tangmere, Chichester PO20 2ES Tel: 01243 790090 Email: info@tangmere-museum.org.uk www.tangmere-museum.org.uk IN 1919, 100 years ago, Captain Alcock and Lieutenant Whitten-Brown made the first aerial crossing of the Atlantic Ocean in a Vickers Vimy bomber aircraft. THe challenge had been sponsored by the Daily Mail newspaper. In May, 1969, the Daily Mail sponsored another race, this time between the Empire State building in New York and the Post Office Tower in London.

To mark the 50th anniversary of this 1969 Transatlantic Air Race and 100 years since the Alcock and Whitten-Brown crossing, the Tangmere Military Aviation Museum is running a temporary exhibition at the museum until July 31, focusing on the subsonic jet category and in particular the performance of the Hawker Siddeley Harrier ‘jump-jet’ aircraft, then new to the RAF. Two Harriers took part in the race and the museum is proud to own one of them, XV744. In addition to information display boards about the race there are models, colouring for children, a film of the Harriers in the race and a film on ‘How to fly a Harrier’.

Entry to the exhibition is included in the normal entry prices. More information on www.tangmere-museum.org.uk 01243 790090.

Volunteering at Amberley Museum We need you!

Volunteers make a huge contribution to all areas of our Museum in a wide range of diverse roles, including: Education, Events, Conservation & Office Assistants.

Museum Guides.

Bus and Train Drivers.

Printing, Mechanical, Coppice & Woodyard.

Without the time given to us by our volunteers, we would simply not exist.

If you have a little time and lots of enthusiasm, we would love to hear from you.

Contact our Museum office for more information on volunteering at Amberley Museum.

01798 831370

www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

MUSEUM

New Barn Road, Amberley, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT 01798 831370 - office@amberleymuseum.co.uk

May Half Term 27

28 Lifestyle

postnewspapers.co.uk

Friday, May 24, 2019

Health&Wellbeing

Mindful ways to live your life well.

Do you have a thought you would like to share with others?

DENISE KELLY A passionate and motivated 'health expert/nutritionist.

Helping teens cope with stress naturally www.denisekelly.co.uk Tel: 07730671436 Email: denise@ thewellbeingcompanyltd.com WITH A levels, GCSEs and a host of other exams well under way, I think it’s important that we help our teenagers as much as we possibly can to reduce their daily anxiety and stress levels.

THe expectations on them are higher than ever before to achieve phenomenal results and strive to the top, so let’s take a bit of the pressure off for them by offering ways to cope.

When we get stressed, we start to deplete ourselves of essential vitamins and minerals, and particularly when we produce adrenalin, (because of fear) our magnesium starts to deplete. THis can affect our blood pressure, heart rhythms,

muscle tension etc and has a knock-on effect on the way we feel.

Our nervous system ideally needs to stay calm and in control under exam conditions, and if we are depleted in one of the very minerals that helps to keep us calm, it could result in anxiety and even depression.

When magnesium levels are low, we also produce less serotonin, which can then contribute to low mood and tiredness. During exam times, it’s good to be feeling as positive, calm and in control as possible.

A fabulous remedy for immediately putting magnesium back into the bloodstream is a magnesium oil spray which you can simply spray directly onto your skin. It may feel slightly tingly at first, but as your body becomes less depleted, the tingling sensation will reduce. If you think about how it works,

THE EXPECTATIONS on them are high so take a bit of the pressure off for them by offering ways to cope

A fabulous remedy for immediately putting magnesium back into the bloodstream is a magnesium oil spray

it makes so much sense.

THe skin is one of the largest routes of illumination when it comes to waste in the body.

So when you are detoxing or trying to ‘clean up’ your diet, it’s important to exercise so you can sweat it all out. Equally, the skin is a very good channel of absorption and instead of taking pills, why not just spray the oil onto the skin as its effect is much quicker and is such a lovely way to calm your teenagers down?

You can give them a foot rub with the oil in the evening before they go to bed so they get a good night’s sleep, or you can spray some oil in your hands and massage it into their scalp, neck or back. THis creates feelings of instant calmness and allows the brain to settle after a day’s revision or exams.

When they relax, they will get better rest/sleep and be fresh to go again the next day. THey can also take the spray with them to the exam and spray directly onto the skin about half an hour before their exam begins. Any area of skin will do. It’s that easy! You can get this magnesium spray oil from most good health shops or order on amazon. It’s a common product, so you should have no problems finding it.

If you go onto my website www.denisekelly. co.uk you can link onto my YouTube channel, where you can see plenty of informative videos covering many health aspects, plus nutrition and wellbeing tips that could help you and your family.

Sometimes, it’s the small things that make all the difference to your health!

I am also in the process of creating a subscription diet program. THe first one will be launched mid-

GetNoticed!

Why not promote your health, beauty or wellbeing business on this page?

Call our sales team 01243 908506 or email sales@sussexpost.co.uk

LOW MAGNESIUM LEVELS can contribute to low mood and tiredness

June and will be a simple 7-day diet program with insane results! THis will get you kick-started for summer and get you feeling beach-ready in no time at all. Guaranteed weight loss or your money back! And, of course, my usual clinics are in full swing, so if you have any health concerns at all and need your own specialised programme to regain your health and feel energised and well for the coming summer months, this is the perfect time to get started. When the days are long, and the sun is shining we can truly feel at our best! So, make sure your diet is right and you are doing all that you can to take control of your health!

SAVE 20% NOW* USING CODE TRACKFEST

ENJOY A SCENIC SUSSEX BIKE RIDE SUNDAY 9 JUNE WEST SUSSEX

U

TE

100

MILES

ST

A

N

RD

EPIC

DA

RO

Glide through the stunning landscapes in and around the South Downs National Park on this scenic fully signed and supported cycle ride. Three routes choices suitable for beginners or seasoned sportive riders.

M

28

MI

LES

ROUTE 5 7 IL

ES

SHORT ROU

TE

BRING THE FAMILY TO CYCLE GOODWOOD This is a rare chance for you and all the family to experience cycling in an entirely traffic-free environment. Drop-in skills sessions also available.

£5 of YOUR sportive entry fee will be donated to Dallaglio RugbyWorks which is an intensive, long-term skills development programme based on the values of rugby, aiming to get teenagers outside of mainstream education into sustained education, employment or training.

Enter the British Cycling accredited circuit races hosted by

Between 11.00am and 12.45pm the Goodwood circuit will be open to all levels of cyclist wishing to experience riding the smooth tarmac circuit, as used by many motor racing legends over the years.

ADULTS £5 | CHILDREN £2.50 | A FAMILY OF 4 £10 All of which will be donated to the Dallaglio Rugbyworks charity and go towards their fantastic work with young people.

KIDS SCOOTATHLON Let the little ones experience a thrilling taste of the competition with our Scootathlon. A mini, fun triathlon for children between the ages of 3 and 10 years old where they scoot, bike and run.

You will need to bring your childs scooter, bicycle and helmet.

Official Partners

1 CHILD £15 | 2 CHILDREN £27.50 | 3 CHILDREN £35.00 Above fees also include access to Cycle Goodwood (above) and skills drop-in sessions

Book your place today @ukcyclingevents

@ukcyclingevents

facebook.com/ukcyclingevents

Excludes U16’s, Cycle Goodwood and Scootathlon. Ends midnight 31 May 2019

*Discount automatically applied at checkout

#getoutandride

LIVE LIVE COOKING. LIVE TECH. LIVE INSPIRATION. J O I N U S AT

GAT E 4 , Q UA R RY L A N E , C H I C H E ST E R , W E ST S U S S E X P O 19 8 P E

Thursday 30th May 2019, 10am – 4pm Join us for live in-store cooking demonstrations and discover how you can take taste further with live AEG technology.

Focus on cooking with steam at 11am and cooking with induction at 2pm aeg.co.uk| coversmerchants.co.uk

CLAIM UP TO

£500 CASHBACK When you buy 4 or more AEG appliances for your kitchen (including an oven and a hob)

 Last

postnewspapers.co.uk

Friday, May 24, 2019

Puzzles 31

PostPuzzles  Quick crossword 1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8 9

 Word ladder

Can you solve our fiendishly tricky puzzles? Check out all the solutions next week!  Codeword

10

Codeword is the crossword puzzle with no clues. THe number in each square corresponds to a letter. Work out the words in the grid using the letters provided. Fill in these known letters first, then use skill and judgement to work our the others.

11

24

12 13

14

11

11

15

25

11

17

21

17

24

20

21

5

23

2

8

15

Down 1. Extremely lazy (4-4) 2. Projecting horizontal ledge (5) 4. One's twilight years (3,3) 5. Ineptness (12) 6. Relaxes (7) 7. Dreadful (4) 8. Ordinary dress (5,7) 12. Contained as part of a whole (8) 14. Diacritical marks (7) 16. Walk with long steps (6) 18. Change (5) 19. Volcano in Sicily (4)

23

17

26

2

2

8

6

24

8

2

11

26 2

4

15

25

24

18

24

17 19

13

22

11

17

17

15

23

25

8

2

26

15

2

10

25

20

11

2

14

2

25

17

20 4

 Sudoku

4

2

18

26

11

9

4

4

2

6

25

17 11

20

20

16

15 17

25

5 1

11 15

4

8

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

U N

A

S E A S E

D

I

I

I

C

A

I

S S

I

I

C

T

C

M O M E N T S

T W I

C A T

O

I

N

E

O S

D

U A

H E L E N

G

R

R A C E D

I

S

N

U

E

L

C R E P E

A

O N S E T

I

S P R A Y

T

I

O

U

O N E

R L

S

G L O O E

N

S

M A

P E N

C

R

D

S

S

L

R K S O M E

N G

L E

I

A

O

B

O

O C H R E

I

C

D

U

I

R R

C L E A N E R

M

S Q U E E Z E S R E M O V E A

A

E

C H

I

N A

C

O O N

R O D

I

X

M

J

F

I

N

R

T

M

I

E

S C A M P

A

W R C

I

N

N

S T S A

G H T E R S

7 8 1 9 6 5 4 2 3

9 4 3 8 2 7 5 6 1

5 7 4 2 1 8 6 3 9

8 1 6 3 5 9 7 4 2

3 9 2 7 4 6 1 8 5

4 3 7 6 9 1 2 5 8

1 5 9 4 8 2 3 7 6

 Wordwheel

I

THis is the 9 letter word:

K

F

We hope you had lots of fun coming up with words in the 10 minutes allowed.

B E H E S T

1 8

7

1 3

N

T

I

G

O V

 Word ladder

D

S T U P E F Y

A M A Z E L

A

6 2 5 1 3 4 8 9 7

2

L

 Sudoku

B O U N C Y

5 1 2

You have 10 mins to find as many words as possible using the letters in the wheel.

Each must use the hub letter and at least 3 others.

Letters may be used only once. You cannot use plurals, foreign words or proper nouns. THere is at least one 9-letter word to be found.

I

 Scribble space

 Codeword

S C

6

6

6

U

 Last week's solutions  Crossword

1

5

5

8 4

 Wordwheel

2

1

3 2

4

4 5 7

4 17

11

HEAD

13 17

2

5 13

15 11

8

2

26

2

26

15

7

25

7

2 3

23

25

12

11

25

1

2

Across 1. Break or burst (4) 3. Lifeless (8) 9. Provoked or teased (7) 10. Crouch down in fear (5) 11. Action of breaking a law (12) 13. Propel with force (6) 15. Diminish (6) 17. Unseen observer (3,2,3,4) 20. A fact that has been verified (5) 21. Provoked; encouraged (7) 22. Evaluates the quality of (8) 23. Parched (4)

9

20

4

22

25

11

17

23

10

24

19 20

25

14

13

18

17

8

8

16

5

NOSE

You have been given a start word and an end word.

In order to win the game, you must change the word progressively, creating an existing word at each step.

You must only on each step change a single letter.

FRITTERED

2 6 8 5 7 3 9 1 4

KIND BIND BEND BEAD BEAN MEAN Test your grey matter and have fun at the same time!

32

postnewspapers.co.uk

Friday, May 24, 2019

ChangingTimes

Contributed by

Tel: 01243 775888 | www.thenovium.org.uk

Farming through the ages at Bignor Roman Villa

By Louisa Jones, learning officer at Bignor Roman Villa ON JULY 18, 1811, George Tupper was cutting his ploughshare through the rich soil of ‘THe Berry’ – one of the strips he farmed in the northern shadow of the South Downs at Bignor.

With a sickening crack, the plough suddenly jarred to a halt, provoking startled whinnies from the tethered horses. Puzzled, George heaved himself from the plough seat and knelt down to inspect the earth.

He did not know it at the time, but the vividly coloured patterns surrounding the stone water basin he had uncovered would turn out to be part of one of the most detailed Roman mosaics discovered in northern Europe.

Over the next six years, local MP John Hawkins and leading antiquarian Samuel Lysons uncovered the remains of an unusually grand Roman residence at the centre of an estimated 2,000-acre farm estate.

To protect the most impressive archaeology from theft and burrowing, forward-thinking George erected traditional flint-andthatch cover buildings, which even today house the majority of Bignor Roman Villa’s

archaeological site and museum, and are rare in their own right.

“THe Romans knew how to pick a spot, didn’t they?” is a common remark made by visitors to the villa. Yet this area had been recognised as prime for occupation since humans first started farming 6,000 years ago.

Neolithic flint tools discovered here, as well as more recent Bronze Age pottery shards, suggest that prehistoric peoples valued the varied environments found nearby – from deciduous woodland and chalk downland to the rich resources of the Arun river valley.

Once completed, Roman Stane Street would have changed this landscape significantly, cutting an expressway through the region from London to the south coast at Chichester.

Still, it was only one of many factors that saw Bignor – and approximately 100 villas like it throughout Britannia – rise to prominence during the 4th century AD. Starting off as a modest strip villa in c. 190 AD, even before the original bathhouse could be completed, Bignor’s owners embarked on a lavish extension project that would eventually see

Once completed, Roman Stane Street would have changed this landscape significantly, cutting an expressway through the region from London to the south coast at Chichester.

f An artist's impression of Bignor Roman Villa in its heyday, c. 300 AD f The discovery of the Venus and Gladiators mosaic, illustrated by Samuel Lysons in 1815

f The Head of Winter mosaic

it take the shape of an enclosed courtyard housing up to 70 family members and their slaves, by about 300 AD. Some archaeologists suspect that Bignor’s incredible wealth – glimpsed not only in the mosaics, but in fragments of surviving wall plaster, decorative stonework and complex underfloor heating systems – could not have been accrued through arable farming alone.

THeories abound regarding the identity of the villa’s owner: Romanised Celtic chieftain?

Retired soldier? Absentee landlord-cumindustrial speculator? THere have even been fanciful suggestions that Bignor might have been the site of a much-searched-for British imperial estate.

Whatever the answer, as the Roman hold on Britain withered in the late 4th century, so the villa was abandoned and eventually succumbed to burial by worms, roots and time. Less is known, at least archaeologically, about the period up to its rediscovery, although local legend has it that some of the stone was resurrected as part of Bignor Church, itself mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. At this time, Bignor boasted a modest population of 16 households working three ploughlands, two mills and two acres of meadows.

By 1811, the local countryside was being transformed once more by the agricultural

revolution. What else could explain the circumstances of the villa’s rediscovery under the same fields George Tupper and his ancestors had been working for centuries?

We like to think that George was excitedly testing out a newly acquired piece of modern machinery that dug deeper than ever before!

Farming looks very different in 2019, but the Tupper family still owns and works the land around Bignor, while continuing to preserve the villa’s charms for visitors young and old.

During May half-term, as part of Chichester Roman Week, Bignor Roman Villa will be hosting the Festival of Ambarvalia. As new crops poked up their heads in late spring, Roman citizens made offerings to the goddess Ceres to bless the upcoming harvest. Explore our discovery trail and try your hand at ancient crafts and seasonal family activities in our unspoiled corner of the South Downs National Park.

Chichester Roman Week is organised by the Novium Museum and takes place between May 25 and 31. THe festival features a range of activities and events that celebrate and explore the rich Roman heritage of the Chichester district. For a full programme on events, please visit: thenovium.org/romanweek All photos are courtesy of Bignor Roman Villa Charitable Trust.

postnewspapers.co.uk

Friday, May 24, 2019

Community 33

CommunityNews&Views

um.org.uk

WITH FIVE parks across the town, Selsey certainly isn’t short of open spaces and this year Selsey Town Council will be celebrating the great outdoors with their first Love Your Parks event.

THe event takes place over two days on June 22 and 23 at two popular spots to encourage the community to come and enjoy the green spaces and find out what else is on offer in the town.

Sue Osborne, community support and events co-ordinator for Selsey Town Council, has organised the event.

She said: "We wanted to create an event to help the community reconnect with our green spaces and help those groups who currently use them and help to manage them showcase their work.

"We’re incredibly lucky to have so many parks in our town. Our maintenance team work hard with local volunteer groups to manage them and they offer residents access to fitness, social and family activities."

Each day of the event will have a different theme. On Saturday, June 22, at East Beach Pond, the focus will be on wildlife and conservation, with activities from Manhood Wildlife and Heritage Group, Men In Sheds, East Beach Model Boat Club and much more.

On Sunday, June 23, at Manor Green Park, the focus will be on wellbeing and activity, with live music in the sensory garden and local sports/fitness groups providing taster sessions in the park.

Any local group wishing to attend should contact Sue Osborne at the town council on: 01243 605803 or: sue.osborne@ selseytowncouncil.gov.uk

CHICHESTER HIGH School has announced that its new ‘green’ IT initiative has prevented 43 tonnes of greenhouse gases and has led to hundreds of trees being planted for projects in Africa and India.

Hampshire-based IT company, Medhurst, has provided the school with more than 100 laptops from Portsmouth’s Circular Computing, the world’s first re-manufacturer of laptops.

“We needed to replace the school’s old laptops with highperformance devices but to a budget,” explained Jim Turner, the school’s network manager.

“THe problem with refurbished second-hand laptops is they don’t perform like new devices and don’t look like new. However, new, less expensive models are known for unreliability. So it was exciting to find out that the world’s first top-brand remanufacturer was based so near us!”

Circular Computing produces like-new top-brand laptops for many businesses, as well as hundreds of schools, colleges and universities across the UK, US and the rest of Europe, helping them to make a difference and save millions of pounds.

THe laptops are also the first in the world to be carbon neutral, with five trees planted for every device sold alongside investment in other carbon reduction projects.

THe company takes the latest models from major brands and completely re-builds them inside and out to perform and look like new – or even better than new because all known failure modes for the product or part are addressed in the re-manufacturing process, yet they cost up to 40 per cent less to buy.

Jim added: “We are now hugely reducing our CO2 emissions and are responsible for planting hundreds of trees, so the benefits are massive for the future of our children and the planet.

“THe school’s old laptops are being sold and gifted to charities with any funds received invested into new extracurricular activities for the pupils.”

LETTERS to the editor Readers' letters are welcomed by the Chichester Post.

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

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

THE IMPORTANCE of pollinating insects such as butterflies, bumblebees and beetles is being spelled out in West Sussex.

A new ‘pollinator action plan’ has been published by West Sussex County Council which sets out how these vital species will be protected.

“Pollinators are an integral part of our existence. Without them our food supply, wildlife and countryside would cease to exist,” said Deborah Urquhart, county council cabinet member for environment.

“THere are over 4,000 species in the UK and impending habitat loss, pesticides and climate change are threatening their very existence.”

THe council’s pollinator action plan aims to help sustain pollinator species across the county, and is built around five central aims: 1. To ensure the needs of pollinators are represented in local plans, policy and guidance where relevant.

2. To protect, increase and enhance the amount of pollinator habitat in West Sussex, prevent any extinction

AS PART of its schools and young learners programme, Amberley Museum welcomed children from Fishbourne Primary School, who had the chance to learn what it was like to live in the Second World War. To mark the 74th anniversary of VE day in 1945, the children wore period clothes and carried gas mask satchels and name labels to experience life as an evacuee.

THey were privileged to have the story first-hand from Dudley Maynard, pictured above, a wartime evacuee

and improve the status of any locally threatened species.

3. To increase awareness of pollinators and their habitat needs among local residents, businesses and other landowners.

4. To increase the contribution to pollinator conservation of land under the ownership of, or managed by the county council.

5. To improve knowledge and understanding of pollinators in the region.

THe county council has been running a ‘notable road verge’ scheme since the 1970s and for over four decades has identified and managed over 50 miles of species-rich road verge to maintain their value for pollinators.

Shared use paths such as Downs Link, Worth Way, and Forest Way are managed to promote biodiversity, providing wildlife corridors within the landscape including shelter and food opportunities for pollinators.

Visit: westsussex.gov.uk/bees to learn more and find out about the small changes you can take, too.

himself. THe air raid siren sounded for an evacuation drill before they boarded an evacuee train, returning on a vintage bus.

THe children waved Union flags enthusiastically to join in celebrations at the end of the war. THe Home Front was celebrated at Amberley on May 18 and 19 with a display of military vehicles from the Second World War, and period dancing and music.

For more information on events and ticket information, visit: amberleymuseum.co.uk

Dear Sir, I wish to respond to the letter you printed last week that called for climate change to be urgently classified as an 'emergency'.

I'm (sadly) old enough to remember the 1970s when the scientific community was in complete agreement that the world was on a cooling trend, and that temperatures were about to plunge.

THe more pessimistic voices predicted this cooling would cause global famines before the end of the century, and one of the cures suggested involved putting coal soot on the polar ice caps to melt them. (Newsweek 1975) I'm not a climate change denier. Maybe the scientists are right this time and we have got 12 years to save humanity from roasting to death; but society (thankfully for us) managed to avoid any kneejerk reactions in the 70s and I think it's important we now tread with equal caution.

Yours sincerely, Michael Fulcher Church Lane, Bognor Regis

NOW IN its sixth year, Selsey Walking Outdoor Festival offers the chance to discover the amazing wildlife, history and natural scenery of this unspoilt tip of the Manhood Peninsula.

New for 2019 is the Selsey Open Gardens event featuring more than 20 private and community gardens along with plant sales, teas, ice cream and conserves.

THe Weald and Downland Museum will show how to make corn dollies and play traditional games. Dr John Mason, from the South Downs Planetarium, will not only give one of his legendary lectures but also lead an astronomy walk along the seafront.

If you want to experience Tai Chi Chih, snorkelling, learn why there are so many homes built from railway carriages, discover the Selsey Tramway, have a guide to aquatic life, learn about marvellous moths from the RSPB, discover many thatched and historic buildings in the area, learn how Natures Way get food to your plate, and, of course, enjoy cycle routes, lovely walks and eat nice cake - then SWOF is for you.

THey even have a guided tour of Chichester’s city walls in our Walk like a Roman event.

Further details can be found at: SWOF.co.uk or follow the Facebook page: facebook.com/SelseyWalkFest You can also send an email to: selseywalkingfestival@gmail.com if you want further information.

Contact us: news@sussexpost.co.uk or 01243 908506 or 63 London Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1DF

34 Classified

postnewspapers.co.uk

Friday, May 24, 2019

PostContacts Travel Southern Rail 03451 272920 www.southernrailway.com Stagecoach Southern Travel Line 08712 002233 www.stagecoachbus.com WightLink Ferry 08713 761000 www.wightlink.co.uk

carers of people with dementia 03002221122 sussex.helpline@alzheimers.org.uk Chichester District Wellbeing 01243 521041 Westgate Wellbeing Room, Westgate Leisure Chichester PO19 1RJ info@chichesterwellbeing.org.uk www.chichesterwellbeing.org.uk Arun Wellbeing 01903 737862

Chichester Offering women experiencing domestic abuse, dept, housing, emotional, mental health issues etc support and advice 01243 697800 www.mysistershouse.co.uk www.facebook.com/mysistershouseuk Samaritans of Bognor Regis, Chichester and District 01243 826333 The Citizen’s Advice Bureau 01243 866233

Leisure

Community Support

Crime Sussex Police(non-urgent) 101 National Crime Stoppers Helpline 0800 555111

Health St Richard’s Hospital Main Switchboard 01243 788122 Sexual Health Clinic, Chapel St. 01243 623300 (office hours) 01243 831607 (outside hours) Chichester Carers Support Group for

Coastal West Sussex Mind Chichester Living Well Service for people aged 50+ experiencing difficulties with their mental health 07495 077298/07561 019902 livingwellchichester@ coastalwestsussexmind.org.uk Chichester Connexions 1-3 The Chambers, 28 Chapel St. Chichester PO19 1DL The centre is open to young people aged 13-25.

01243 771666 www.connexions-direct.com My Sisters' House A women's Center for Arun &

Bognor Regis Museum 25-27 West Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1XA 01243 865636 Cineworld Chichester www.cineworld.co.uk 0871 200 2000 New Park Cinema www.chichestercinema.org 01243 786650 Picturedrome Bognor Regis 01243 823138 www.picturedromebognor.com Westgate Leisure Centre Chichester

West Sussex County Council This council provides around 80 per cent of all services. They include: • Education • Transport • Roads and footpaths • Strategic planning • Social services for adults and children • Public safety • The fire service • Libraries • Records office • Waste disposal 01243 777100 www.westsussex.gov.uk

Hothamton 201 Spaces plus 14 Disabled Spaces

Heygates Bookshop High Street

London Road Stores London Road

Heaps of PCs London Road

JW Sports High Street

James Jewellery High Street

Mobility & Comfort Queensway

JD Jewellery London Road

Reynolds Furniture Store High Street

Platinum Care Solutions Queensway Silver News The Arcade

Sight & Sound High Street

The Appliances Centre London Road Top Cuts Hairdressing West Street Walsh Opticians Queensway

ISSUED BY BOGNOR REGIS BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

London Road Coffee shop London Road

FOR USE IN FITZLEET, LYON STREET AND HOTHAMTON CAR PARKS ONLY

PARKING DISC

RE-USABLE - PLEASE LOOK AFTER YOUR DISC VALID FROM 1st JAN -

31st DEC 2019

£2 ARRIVAL TIME

2 HOURS FREE PARKING ONLY

DISTRIBUTED BY: BOGNOR REGIS TRADERS

The Laburnum Centre Lyon Street

Cash Converters High Street

Chemists Chichester Tesco Fishbourne Rd. Mon-Fri 8am-8pm; Sun 10am-4pm Boots North St. Mon-Fri 8am-6pm; Sun 10am-4pm Sainsbury’s Westhampnett Rd: 10am-4pm Bognor Regis Sainsbury’s Shripney Rd. Mon-Fri 7am-11pm; Sat 7am-10pm; Sun 10am-4pm Smith’s Pharmacy 60 Aldwick Rd: Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm; Sat 9am-12.30pm Lloyds, 47 Queensway Mon-Fri until 6.30pm

• environmental health • revenue (council tax collection) • housing • planning applications • some car parks • leisure centres • recreation (parks) • economic and cultural development • waste collection • public conveniences 01903 737500 www.arun.gov.uk 01243 785166 www.chichester.gov.uk

District Councils

Lyon Street 61 Spaces plus 5 Disabled Spaces

Boutique Roma The Arcade

Southern Electric 0800 616009 www.sse.co.uk

County Councils

Fitzleet 343 Spaces and 24 Disabled Spaces

Polkadot Stripes London Road

Electricity

A rough guide to your council's roles and the services they provide.

CAR PARKS OPERATING THE SCHEME:

Macari’s London Road

National Grid 0800 111999 www.nationalgrid.com

Portsmouth Water 02392 499888 www.portsmouthwater.co.uk Southern Water 0330 303 1263 www.southernwater.co.uk

- who does what?

A £2 parking disc gives you a maximum 2 hours free parking per day in selected car parks and is valid for up to 1 year.

Bognor Regis Town Council

Gas

Water

Local government

2 HOURS FREE PARKING IN BOGNOR REGIS!

YOU CAN PURCHASE FROM THESE TOWN CENTRE RETAILERS

01243 785651 www.westgateleisure.co.uk Arun Lesiure Centre Felpham 01243 826612 Six Villages Sports Centre Westergate 01243 546830 The Novium Museum Chichester 01243 775888 www.thenovium.org Bognor Regis Tourist Information The Regis Centre, Bognor Regis PO21 1BL Chichester Tourist Information The Novium, Tower St, PO19 1QH 01243 775888

Unique Workwear London Road

FREE PARKING SUPPORTED BY POST NEWSPAPERS, SPIRIT FM AND BOGNOR REGIS BID

Find out more www.lovebognorregis.co.uk/getting-around

Arun District Council / Chichester District Council The district councils in Bognor Regis and Chichester are responsible for:

Parish Councils Bognor Regis Town Council / Chichester City Council All parish councils are slightly different, but generally they are responsible for: • public open spaces - notice boards, bus shelters, allotments • organising and promoting town or city events • input on some planning applications • improvements of signage • crime prevention 01243 867744 www.bognorregis.gov.uk 01243 788502 www.chichestercity.gov.uk

(a) A VALID PARKING DISC, PARKING PERMIT OR PARKING TICKET IS NOT DISPLAYED (b) THE PARKING DISC IS NOT SET CORRECTLY. (c) THE FREE PARKING PERIOD OF TWO HOURS IS EXCEEDED; AND (d) THERE IS A RETURN TO THE PARKING PLACE (CAR PARK) WITHIN TWO HOURS AFTER LEAVING, IF A PARKING DISC IS USED AGAIN.

postnewspapers.co.uk

Friday, May 24, 2019

Classified 35

PostSellit î ? Home

Ornate Mahogany Fireplace Surround, 163cm Wide x 34cm Deep x 125cm High | ÂŁ30 | 01243855277 Laminate flooring 17 lengths light oak, 6 lengths aquastep |Free | 07715 384115 Two Single Duvet Covers, Disney Cars | ÂŁ4 | 01243827678 Porch Awning, Starcamp Alpha, VGC, Used Twice Only | ÂŁ50 | 07796294628 Childs Continental Mattress , Good Condition | ÂŁ30 ono | 07775986669 Vanity Unit, White Basin, Tap, Waste VGC | ÂŁ27ono | 01243864092 Dressing Table, Mirror, Stool, Cabinet, White Wood, VGC | ÂŁ50 | 07729891588 New Lakeland Crush-A-Can can, Aluminium or Steel | ÂŁ5 | 0124385583 Xmas tree, new, realistic 6' storage bag | ÂŁ25 | 01243 825664 BT landline handsfree phone + extras, caller display/texts | ÂŁ9 | 01243 825664

Double Wardrobe, 2 chests matching drawers. Will separate | ÂŁ50 | 01243 265409

1966 World Cup Final Program, Mint Condition | ÂŁ50 | 07774072143

3 Seater Sofa, Exellent Wilson junior brand Condition | ÂŁ100 | new size 25 tennis 07818166580 racket with case | ÂŁ15 | 07557 237585 2 Chrome And Glass Console Tables, î ? Clothing & Accessories Perfect Condition | ÂŁ15 | 07818166580 Men’s Hotter Shoes.

Brown Suede, î ? Electrical Size 9, New | ÂŁ10 | 01243681472 Single Hob Hotplate.

Brand New | £10 | Ladies Brown Leather 07742 168098 Footglove. M&S Shoes, Worn Once | 1970’s Alba Record £15 | 01243681472 Player With Radio & Cassette | £25 | Stylish Sailing Suit.

01243870902 Salopettes & Jacket, XXL, Worn Once | ÂŁ30 Brushed Chrome | 01243267762 Uplighter Floor Lamp With Reading Light, Gents Padded Hip Excellent Condition | Length Grey Lined ÂŁ35 | 01243865384 Coat, Size M, Perfect Condition | ÂŁ6 | Benchtop Router, 01243827678 Lumberjack RT1500, Nearly New. Half Ladies Leather Hip Amazon Price | ÂŁ90 | Length Belted Coat, 01243263435 Brown, Lined. Size 14, Perfect Condition | Android Tablet, ÂŁ10 | 01243827678 One Step at a Time, Bognor, Half Price | ÂŁ8 Girls Bridesmaid | 01243821315 Dress, Pink/White.

New. Age 5/6 | ÂŁ5 | Double Bed Spread, 01243827678 Multi Colour | ÂŁ8 | 01243821315 Ladies Black Trespass Tracksuit, Hardley Teasmade. Used But Used, Size M | ÂŁ30 ono Good Condition | Free | 07775986669 | 01243781930

Printer Copier, Needs Henricksdal Ikea Ink | ÂŁ5 | 01243781930 dining covers 3x pairs Halogen Heater, | ÂŁ4 | 01243 825664 Perfect Working Order | ÂŁ15 | î ? Furniture 07818166580 Glass Round Table (41 î ? Sport Diameter) & 4 Red Chairs. Chrome Base | Bowls Drakes Pride ÂŁ50 | 01243584264 (Professional Plus) Card Table Mahogany Size 4 With Bag | ÂŁ40 Swivel Top 36â€? o.n.o | 01243698208 Square. 18â€? When Boys Bike, Suit Closed | ÂŁ30 | 01243 12-16yrs | ÂŁ20 | 855277 07522090703 Office Chair, Height Three Bikes, Ridable Adjustable VGC, or Good Spares | Free Bargain | ÂŁ14 | 01243 | 01243672910 837176 Sturdy 8x4 Fibreglass DFS Footstall Tender, Rowlocks, Pouffe With Oars, Conservancy Storage, Magnolia Chain Certificate | Leather, VGC | ÂŁ35 | ÂŁ130 | 07790601117 01243820223

î ? Garden & Outside

Two Parkside Power Washers GWO | ÂŁ45 for both | 0124386802 Hand push cylinder lawnmower | ÂŁ5 | 01243 820630 Edging shears. Wilko.

Excellent condition.

South Bersted | ÂŁ6 | 01243 941130 Monkey puzzle tree 80cm tall, bargain | ÂŁ40 | 01243 823890 Makita GA9020KD 230vt diamond wheel, good condition | ÂŁ50 ono | 01243 585294 Sleeping bags two singles and one double all for | ÂŁ10 | 01243 868027

Metal detector CSFPI beach machine bargain | ÂŁ150 | 07563 158055 î ? Other

Mamaroo Baby Rocker Bouncer.

Used, Boxed | ÂŁ120 | 0774 2165098 Silver Cross Pram/ Carrycot/Pushchair.

12 Years Old. Good Condition | ÂŁ80 | 07742 168098 Baby Bundle, Moses Basket, Bouncer, Baby Walker | ÂŁ25 | 07742 168098 Discovery 3+4 L.E.D Lights. Used | ÂŁ100 | 07742 168098

Lillyput Lane Models | 100gms Pato top ÂŁ3 each | 01243601983 quality DK Wool.

All colours | ÂŁ20 | Printer Cartridges.

07754772823 HP Type 338 Twin Pack 3 Packets | ÂŁ49 | Bird Cage, suit 01243 837176 cockatiel or Small Parrot | ÂŁ5 | 3 Wheel Spiderman 01243782763 Scooter, VGC, As New | ÂŁ9 | 01243 837176 Parrot Cage, opening top, on castors 6" x 3 Drawer Bedside 28" x 21" Excellent Unit, VGC, Bargain | Condition | ÂŁ40 | ÂŁ9 | 01243 837176 01243787263 Portable Camping Chainsaw, Petrol, Toilet, New Still in Box 45cc 16" Bar Tool, | ÂŁ30 | 01243789489 Free Chain Tensioner, Camping Gas Cooker, Brand New | ÂŁ80 | New Still in Box | ÂŁ30 | 01243787263 01243789489 Kia Sportage Spacesaver Spare Bundle Of Joy Wheel, Tire, Jack & porcelain doll.

Tool Kit. New | ÂŁ135 | Complete. Boxed.

01243864092 Collectable | ÂŁ150 | 07754772823

Hanging Baskets with Wall Brackets, All New | ÂŁ8 | 01243787263 Calor Gas Bottle, 13kg Blue, Empty, Ideal Exchange | ÂŁ10 | 01243864092 3X4 Towing Trailer, Jockey Wheel, Complete With Lights and Rain Cover | ÂŁ65 | 01243674522 Photo albums, 15, good condition | ÂŁ35 | 07786 883422 Drawing board 32 x 54 inches, antiquarian with loose tee square | ÂŁ10 | 01243 820630 Ladder, three piece, extension 10 to 25 ft | ÂŁ5 | 01243 820630

Sell it fast Sell it now

YOUR ITEM WILL BE FREE FROM ÂŁ1 TO ÂŁ150.

ONE ITEM PER FORM PRIVATE ADVERTISERS ONLY NO PHOTOCOPIES No advertisements accepted for Property, Motors, Personal, Recruitment, Livestock/ Pets, Fur items, Crash helmets, Wanted or Weaponry!

Please start with name of the item and use readable CAPITAL LETTERS throughout.

Your advert will appear in: Bognor Post and Chichester Post newspapers.

Send it to us: 63 London Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 1DF or contact us on sell-it@sussexpost.co.uk

ÂŁ5

PAY for a priority sized advert including a picture and more words.

Choose a category: Furniture | Home | Sport | Other | Electrical | Clothing & Accessories | Garden & Outside Name....................................... TEL number.....................................

My advertisement (no more than ten words)............................................. .............................................................................................................. ..............................................................................................................

I agree my advertisement will appear at the publisher’s discretion, that it is submitted in accordance with the publisher’s conditions of acceptance and Free and Easy offer. Illegible, wrongly completed or photocopied forms will not be accepted. Free advertisements will be published once in the first available issue when space allows. This offer may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice.

36 Classified

postnewspapers.co.uk

Friday, May 24, 2019

PostClassified Index

Licensing Application

Licensing Application Renting

LICENSING ACT 2003 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been made to the Licensing Authority of Chichester District Council for the grant of a Premises Licence under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003.

Name of Applicant: Mr Henry Clark Postal address of premises: (or if no postal address, description of location and extent of the premises): Priory Park, Priory Lane, Chichester, West Sussex

Vacancies Post Professionals Make an announcement

Description of application: Retail sale of alcohol 1200hr to 2130hr and live music 1200hr to 2130hr on Saturday 7 September 2019. Retail sale of alcohol and live music 1200hr to 1630hr on Sunday 8 September 2019 A copy of the statutory register may be inspected at the address shown below between the hours of 08:45 to 17:10 Monday to Thursday and 08:45-17:00 Friday or by visiting www.chichester.gov.uk Any Responsible Authority or other person wishing to make representations on this matter must submit those representations in writing to the Licensing Manager, Licensing Team, Housing & Environment Services, Chichester District Council, East Pallant House, 1 East Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1TY or by email to: licensing@chichester.gov.uk by no later than the end of 12th June 2019.

Please note that it is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application and, on summary conviction for the offence, a person is liable to a fine not exceeding level five on the standard scale (currently £5,000).

Vacancies

GET IN TOUCH

To advertise with us in this section (classifieds, jobs post professionals, public notices, etc) please contact on:



PostNewspapers MATERNITY COVER REQUIRED GRAPHIC DESIGNER Adobe InDesign CC experience essential

01243 908506



classified@sussexpost.co.uk

We are looking for someone who . is a team player . is friendly . is able to meet deadlines Call us on 01243 908506 or email: taryn.fellick@sussexpost.co.uk

Deadlines

for all advertising: Every Wednesday, 5pm For more information about our terms and conditions please visit: www.postnewspapers. co.uk/terms-and-conditions/

Volunteering Please call Volunteer Now! On 01243 864220, email: volunteernow@vaac.org.uk, check out our website: www.vaac.org.uk follow us on Twitter @2VolunteerNow or like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/2volunteernow

VOLUNTEER

N W!

Sales Assistant – Stonepillow

Stonepillow offers shelter, information and support to empower homeless and vulnerable individuals to make positive changes in their lives. They have a large retail warehouse and a high street charity shop; selling predominantly furniture, white goods and electrical products, run with the assistance of clients and other volunteers. They are very flexible and welcome any volunteers who are happy to devote as little as one morning or afternoon, or they can fit your volunteering around your other commitments (i.e. childcare) so you would be able to come to help us i.e. 10-2. All necessary induction and training will be provided. They are open 7 days a week and any help is hugely appreciated!

Helping “Green” Your Community – The Midhurst Green Volunteers

The Midhurst Green Volunteers need your help. They clear streets and pavements of weeds and leaves and green waste to make Midhurst a tidy town. Volunteers are needed to help as part of a team of between 2 and 8 people, to tidy streets, strim and clear paths, sweep and clear leaves, and generally keep Midhurst tidy and clear of detritus. You need to be willing and able to use a broom, use a shovel, pick-up leaves, work with colleagues, swap jobs during each session and enjoy the success of finishing the task. The sessions are held every Tuesday and once on some weekends - it varies between Saturdays and Sundays, and any help for any session is welcome. It doesn’t have to be every session, it can be once a month or once a fortnight - to suit the life pattern of the individual. Each session starts at 9.30am and ends at 11am.

Volunteer Museum Guide – The Novium museum

The Novium’s mission is to act as the official custodian of Chichester district’s heritage, to preserve and promote it, to provide as many local people and visitors as possible with an inspiring gateway for learning and discovery and to develop innovative heritage resources that will benefit communities of the present and the future. They are looking for volunteers who enjoy talking to people and have an interest in local history and/or museums to welcome visitors to The Novium Museum and respond to any of their needs. Activities will include: meeting visitors to The Novium Museum and tourist information centre, providing short 20 minute highlight tours of the museum, helping to maintain and organise the interpretative resources for the Museum and information factsheets for use in the tourist information centre and helping to keep the shop, tourist information area and museum clean and presentable. Introductory training will be provided.

Bookkeeper – Tuppenny Barn

HOST FAMILIES REQUIRED! Earn from home, Mondays – Fridays, Bognor and Chichester areas, Five Villages Ring Carmen on 07835 343532 or 01962 771925

Tuppenny Barn provides an education service that creates an inspirational environment in which the community can reconnect with the land, reinvigorate local food production and learn skills to promote sustainable living. They’re looking for a volunteer to help with some bookkeeping in the admin office. Previous experience with Excel is desirable, but you’ll be given training on their accounting system.

A few hours a week is all it will take - and volunteers get delicious homemade cake at coffee time! They’re looking for someone who can help for 4 hours on Friday morning.

To apply for any of these opportunities, or to see other opportunities in your area, please go to wwww.vaac.org.uk/volunteering.

For advertise your business call :01243 908506 or email: classified@sussexpost.co.uk

Frida

postnewspapers.co.uk

Friday, May 24, 2019

Classified 37

PostClassified Post Professionals CARPETS & FLOORING

LC T

GARDENING & LANDSCAPING

Lou’s Carpet Tiles Limited Suppliers of brand new end of line carpet tiles

CHALET WASHABLE MATS (Set of 4)

£60

from

CARPET TILES NEW

75p - £1.75 THOUSANDS IN STOCK

CARPET TILES (faulty) NEW

40p

each

JB S

USED COMMERCIAL DIRT TRAPPER MATS

to

Pine Sleeper Raised Beds

Pine Sleepers

Hardwood Wooden Crates

RUGS & MATS

6ft x 4ft

£28

4’ x 4’ x 8” £55 8’ x 4’ x 8” £75

£8 £15

5ft x 3ft

£24

each

£5 to £45

2ft x 3ft

Rustic Oak Sleepers

2400mm x 100mm x 200mm 2400mm x 100mm x 200mm

up to 3m x 4m

from

Suppliers of Railway Sleepers

Grade A Reclaimed Railway Sleepers

CARPET & VINYL REMNANTS from

J.B. Salvage Limited

£4each £16each £18each

£5each £10

each

2400mm x 100mm x 200mm

£22each Hardwood Sleepers

2400mm x 100mm x 200mm

or 3 for

£24each

Unit A, JBS Yard, Eastergate Lane, Eastergate, West Sussex PO20 3SJ

JBS Yard, Eastergate Lane, Eastergate, West Sussex PO20 3SJ

Open 7 days a week: Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm, Sat - Sun 10am - 4pm. Find us on 

Open 7 days a week 10am - 4pm Local delivery available - Sleeper & Raised Bed size may differ slightly

01243 542344 / 07769 204513 www.louisesemporium.co.uk

01243 542344 / 07769 204513 www.louisesemporium.co.uk

PLUMBING

DECORATING

BUILDING & CARPENTRY

Dave Willis Painter & Decorator 40 years Experience No Job to Small Quality Workmanship Interior and Exterior Painting

Home Renovations, Extensions and Conversions.

No job too small | Property Maintenance | Handyman Jobs

01243 671830 Michael's CarpentrVICyES & DECORATING

Storage to rent

SER

ODD JOBS UNDER TAKEN FOR THE OLDER CLIENT • Specialising in decking • Specialising in painting exterior • Fences and shed roofs • Odd jobs

FREE QUOTATION

JB S

PRECISION PLUMBING

SPECIALISTS IN:

For All Your Plumbing Needs

Workshop with office

07540 122151

.

From Complete Bathrooms To Tap Washers.

Mains Pressure Hot Water Systems.

Underfloor Heating And Radiators.

.

Discount for OAPs

.

. . . . .

Post Newspapers

BLOCK PAVING TARMACADAM PATIO SLABS FENCING BRICKWORK LANDSCAPING GRAVEL PRESSURE CLEANING

640 sq ft ideal for a carpenter or similar trade £150 per week 

Open Storage Yards

From 1,000 sq ft suit small builders, Scaffolders, etc From £50 per week Storage container can be added for an extra charge 

20’ Storage containers

View our papers online weekly postnewspapers.co.uk ALL WORK GUARANTEED NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED 14 DAY COOLING OFF PERIOD

£115 pcm 

 01243 908506

24hr recorded CCTV on site, Flexible leases given, Gates closed out of hours, Business rates included

 classified@sussexpost.co.uk

Call 01903 868461 or 01243 884766

07528095604 | precisionplumbinghds@gmail.com

PLASTERING

CLEANING & IRONING

Astonish Cleaning & Ironing Services Cleaner Homes for Busy People

Quality home cleaning service covering all areas by professional cleaners to suit your needs. Excellent ironing service. Free collection and delivery in your area.

WE COVER

Plastering  Skimming over Artex  Plaster boarding Float and set  Patch work  Coving  Decorating Also all aspects of rendering including K-rend. Certified K-rend Installers | Call us today on 07803824390 for a free quotation

www.ghplastering.net | ghplastering@outlook.com

Insured

All Cleaners

CRB Checked

Referenced

To book a home visit please contact us 07867 528542 | 07814 495736 | 01903 882053 | 01243 941104 astonish.cleaning@yahoo.com www.astonishcleaning.net Staff Required please apply

JBS Yard Limited

STORAGE TO RENT IN EASTERGATE

LANDSCAPING www.jmpcontractorswestsussex.co.uk

Please contact for more information ANTIQUE FAIR

01243 542344 / 07769204513

ATHENA FAYRES

Make an announcement

ANTIQUES, VINTAGE AND COLLECTABLES The Wickham Centre, Mill Lane, Hampshire PO17 5AL SUN, MAY 26, 10AM - 4PM Ample parking, hot/cold refreshments available New sellers welcome T: 07772 551165 E: athenafayreswickham@ hotmail.com

WANT TO MAKE AN ANNOUNCEMENT? . CELEBRATING .

A BIRTHDAY, WEDDING OR ANNIVERSARY?

WANT TO SEND A MESSAGE IN MEMORY OF A LOST LOVED ONE?

. OR

SIMPLY CONGRATULATE SOMEONE ON A JOB WELL DONE!

The Bognor Regis Post & Chichester Post can announce almost any personal message to appear in print!

Standard £15 box allows for a picture + 10 words max.

Various sizes/options are available. One advert per form.

For more details or to post/email your request, please contact: Post Newspapers Ltd, 63 London Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex PO21 1DF. Call us on 01243 908506 or email classified@sussexpost.co.uk

only£15 +vat* from

GARAGE & MOT

ND Autos High quality garage service with competitive prices on MOTs, servicing, welding and repairs on all makes of vehicles - specialising in VW, Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Mini, Skoda, Seat and Renault.

Contact: 01243 841672 or email: vwaudi@tiscali.co.uk

07946 015226

thecarpenterandsons@hotmail.com

Free Estimates 07951027344 / 01243276572

Call the classified team to advertise your business in the Chichester and Bognor Regis Post. 2 papers from just £10.00 per week.

30,000 copies printed each week, delivered to Chichester, Arundel, Bognor Regis and surrounding villages.

Unit E, Heath Place, Bognor Regis, West Sussex PO22 9SL

View our papers online weekly www.postnewspapers.co.uk

Choose a category: Birthdays | Anniversaries | Deaths | Good luck | Congratulations | In memoriam | Other Your name..........................................................................................

Contact TEL number........................................................................

Short heading (if you would like) ...........................................................

My message

(ten words)

........................................................................

............................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................. * Payment over the phone required before announcement can be published

38 Sport

postnewspapers.co.uk

Sportinbrief î ?

Horse Racing MIRAGE DANCER could make a welcome return to Goodwood tomorrow as one of the headline entries to the final day of the May Festival.

THe Sir Michael Stoute horse recorded the biggest win of his career so far when taking the Group 3 Bombay Sapphire Glorious Stakes over a mile and a half at the 2018 Qatar Goodwood Festival.

He was also successful in the Bet Your Way On THe Betfair Exchange Tapster Stakes 12 months ago.

THe five-year-old Frankel horse has not been since finishing last in the G1 Longines Hong Kong Vase at Sha Tin, Hong Kong, in December, but could be return to action at Goodwood on Saturday.

He is entered in both the Betfair Best Odds On ITV Races Festival Stakes and the Bet Your Way On THe Betfair Exchange Tapster Stakes, both of which have ÂŁ50,000 prize money for the winner.

Lord Grimthorpe, racing manager to owner/breeder Khalid Abdullah, said: "Mirage Dancer could return. He hasn't been seen since Sha Tin, but Sir Michael is happy with him and it will good to get his season started."

î ?

Darts RICHMOND Resurrected's Richard Pennells fired a fantastic 152 out shot in what was the highlight of week two of the Bognor Summer Darts League. Here are the results in full: DIVISION ONE - THe Legends 12 Newtown Amity 4; Hunston Hares 4 Friary 'Z' 12; Lamb Shankers 11 Little Legends 6 MAN OF THE MATCH - Cliff Prior (Friary 'Z') 16 & 23 darts [25.69 av]; Gary Blackwood (Legends) 17 & 19 darts [26.25 av]; Wayne Wadsworth (Lamb Shankers) 19 & 25 darts [22.77 av] DIVISION TWO - Lamb Chops 8 Aldingbourne Mavericks 8; Newtown Clubbers 12 Friary 'D' 5; Royal Oak 6 Lamb Nomads 11; Chi Snooker Club bye MAN OF THE MATCH - Ian Kewin (Newtown Clubbers) 22 & 25 darts [21.32 av]; Mike Davis (Lamb Nomads) 23 & 30 darts [18.91 av]; Adam Hall (Aldingbourne Mavericks) 26 & 27 darts [18.91 av] DIVISION THREE - Richmond Rebels 1 Cabin 14; Railway Sleepers 4 the Lamb 12; ASC 10 Richmond Resurrected 7 MAN OF THE MATCH - Steve Perry (Lamb) 23 & 28 darts [19.65 av]; Martin Austin (ASC) 24 & 32 darts [17.89 av]; Andy Cooper (Cabin) 26 & 30 darts [17.89 av]

Friday, May 24, 2019

County success as Chi strike gold CHICHESTER Athletics Club struck gold as the squad returned from the Sussex Track and Field Championships with ten medals.

THe club’s most successful medal haul came in the Under 20s where all five Chichester competitors came away with honours.

Leo Stallard had a surprise win in the 1500m by posting a new personal best time of 4.08.92, a full second clear of his nearest rival.

Over the longer 5000m, Ned Potter pushed Brighton’s Tomer Tarragano, one of the top distance runners in the country in his age group, all the way to take silver in a new PB of 15.50.34 - 12th in the UK for his age.

Alfie Spurle was another to pick up a silver, landing 11.32m in the triple jump.

For the Under 20 women, it was Lucie Munday who struck gold in the discus with a new lifetime best of 28.25m, a distance which lifts her inside the UK top 50 for 2019.

THe fifth member of the club’s U20 squad, Florence Smith, was just outside her best set a week earlier at Walton but her 9.59m was good enough for another silver medal.

Going into these championships, two of the clubs’ Under 17s’ were the most likely to gain medals and neither of them disappointed,

winning their events in convincing fashion.

Liam Dunne summoned his finishing speed in the home straight to strike gold in the 800 metres clocking 2.00.13, a fine time in the conditions.

With barely 24 hours rest, the 16-year old returned on the Sunday to line up in the 1500m.

Anticipating another close race, Liam started at a reasonable pace and just kept on going breaking the tape in 4.04.8, an amazing 15 seconds clear of the rest of the field who were just entering the home straight. THe PB lifts him to 15th in the UK rankings.

It was in the field events where the three U17 golds were struck with Ollie Beach throwing a PB 37.68m.

For the girls, Elise Pullen came away with silver in the high jump while Brooklyn SanterSmith took bronze in the shot.

A number of the side then turned out for Chi in the latest leg of the under-17 and under-20 National League campaign at Walton against some of the strongest opposition in the south All 18 members of the squad gave a good account of themselves despite the club coming sixth out of six sides competing.

f Relay runners Phoebe Pontet and Flo Smith

Priory stumped by poor start to season

f Bognor beat Lindfield by 38 runs

Bognor out to keep winning BOGNOR CC will be looking to keep up the pressure at the top of the Sussex Division Two as they face an early season test at Hastings & St Leonards tomorrow (12.30pm).

It's third versus fourth tomorrow at Horntye Park as Ryan Maskell's side seek their third win on the bounce.

Sitting just seven points behind their hosts, Bognor will want to keep their winning run going so they keep up pace with St James's Montefiore and Billingshurst, both currently undefeated.

Maskell will be buoyed by the performances of his bowlers who once again were integral to his side's victory last weekend.

After being in to bat by the visiting Lindfield, Bognor looked to make good use of home conditions at the Regis Oval.

Maskell got off to a flying start, ably supported by his opening partner Taylor Jaycocks (5).

THe pair put on 40 for the first wicket as the Bognor skipper hit the Lindfield bowlers to all parts of the park.

He was eventually dismissed for

36 off 24 balls (seven fours, one six) and at 65-2 Bognor looked course for a big score.

But the middle order failed to build on starts as Mikey Harris (24), overseas players Roy Kaia (17), Joe Ashmore (15) and Josh Seward (13) all failed to push on to big scores.

Eventually, the home side were bowled out for 168 in just over 35 overs with the general feeling that the score would not be enough, even on what was proving to be a tricky surface.

But Maskell's side came out after tea with great intent and Zimbabwean Kaia led the way taking 3-20 in just nine overs.

His contribution ripped the heart out of the Lindfield batting line up as they fell to 68-7.

With an excellent contribution from Ashmore (3-18) the visitors never looked likely to reach their target.

Bognor did have a scare when Lindfield's skipper Simon Shivnarain (45) started hitting out. But Harris (3-10) wrapped up the innings to seal a 38 run victory for Bognor.

CHICHESTER Priory Park's search for a first league win of the season sees them head to fellow strugglers Ifield tomorrow (12.30pm).

THe relaying of the square at Goodwood was meant to inspire Priory and help them produce better performances on the pitch.

But after three matches the Division Two table makes for sorry reading as Chi sit second bottom in the ten team division.

Matthew Geffen's side have a chance to improve on those standings tomorrow when they head to third-bottom Ifield looking to record a win and keep contact with those sides above.

Chi will need to perform better than their last outing, which resulted in a five wicket loss to Hastings & St Leonards.

After electing to bat, Priory lost opener Simon Hastead to a duck. But Peter Lamb (25) and Daniel Wells (23) rebuilt the innings and guided Chi to 48-1.

THen the wickets started to tumble and even with good lower order contributions from Charlie Futcher (22) and Henry Condron (21) Chi struggled to a score of 160 all out from just shy of their 45 overs.

In reply, Hastings were rarely troubled as

opener Tom Gillespie (42) and number three Ryan Hoadley (42) made telling scores.

With Chi struggling to take wickets, the visitors took their time and eventually reached their score with more than ten overs to spare. James Mayne was the pick of the Priory bowlers with figures of 1-29 from seven overs.

In Division THree West it's second versus first as Pagham welcome leaders Steyning to Nyetimber Lane (12.30pm).

Stuart Hanks' side kept up their unbeaten start to the season with a 40 run victory at Broadwater last weekend.

THe win was built off the back of a 96 run opening partnership between Hanks (24) and Jack Stannard (76) which helped propel Pagham to a score of 214-8 from their 45 overs.

In reply, Broadwater looked in control at 129-4. But Nikki Tabberer (4-44) and Rico Webb (3-22) pegged back the hosts and stopped them from getting close.

Broadwater were eventually dismissed for 174, giving Pagham a 40-run victory.

In Division Seven West, Selsey made it four wins from four after beating Bognor Seconds by seven wickets.

f Chi lose a wicket in the five wicket loss to Hastings & St Leonards

Send your reports and pictures to us: sport@sussexpost.co.uk

postnewspapers.co.uk

Friday, May 24, 2019

Sport 39

Rocks faithful invited to lift County Cup

y on f Mike & Carol Taylor

ROCKS fans will get the chance to lift the Sussex Senior Cup alongside their favourite player as the club reflects on the season this weekend.

THe club's annual awards evening takes place on Sunday, from 7.30pm in Seasons Bar. Despite the club falling off the promotion pace as the season drew to an end, the lifting of the County Cup ensured that Rocks fans enter the summer with a spring in their step.

Supporters attending the event are expected to hear from manager Jack Pearce and first team coach Robbie Blake, as well as a number of players as awards are handed out.

Representatives from the club's youth set-up are also expected at the event. And club officials ensured the Rocks youngest sides had something extra special to celebrate after announcing the under-18s side will return to Nyewood Lane next season.

It means there will be matches played under the lights on Monday evenings with fans able to attend free of charge.

Pearce said: "It's very exciting for the club, we’re all delighted.

"Having the Under 18s at Nyewood Lane illustrates perfectly the progress we continue to make at all levels.

"We hope supporters can

come along and cheer on the youngsters."

THe announcement is extra special for Mike and Carol Taylor, the hard-working couple behind the transformation of the Rocks youth set-up.

THey hope the chance of watching Sussex derbies against the likes of Worthing and Whitehawk will prove popular among supporters. THe team will also enter the prestigious FA Youth Cup. Mike will manage the Under 18s with support from former Rocks favourite Gary Young, along with Paul Selby and Jack Millard.

He said: "It's fantastic news that Jack and the club's committee members have backed us.

"It's a massive enticement to tell youngsters that one day they can play at Nyewood Lane and who knows, could even do so for the first time in years to come.

"It creates a pathway for them and that is incredibly important."

THe husband and wife duo got involved with the club when their son, Ben, started playing, aged seven. THen, in 2013, they put in place a five-year plan to grow the number of teams.

Next season Rocks will field 28 competitive boys' and girls' teams across all of the age groupings, as well as a veterans' and walking football side.

Blakely new Chi Ladies boss CHICHESTER CITY have appointed former goalkeeper Sadie Blakely as their new manager after an unveiling an all-female coaching staff.

THe Oaklands Park side acted quickly to replace Aaron Smith after he guided them to their highest ever league finish in the club's history.

Blakely will have her work cut out to match this season's return which saw City finish third in the Women's National Southern Premier and lift the Sussex Challenge Cup. She will be supported by assistant Laura Galway, player-coach Kim Stenning - who is currently studying for a UEFA A licence, and head of youth Emma Alexandre.

A club statement said: "Sadie comes to the club with experience of our current league as a winner and with many years in the game at a high level. She has previously also played for our first team.

"Other coaching and behind the scenes roles are currently to be confirmed and will be here for the start of the new season.

"One thing we are very proud of is that we have chosen four women to run our first team (alongside others) and just shows the dedication and commitment to the women’s game by our club."

THe club have also confirmed that they will be looking to add an under 21s side to the set-up which will run in addition to the successful development side.

THe statement added: "We are as a committee excited about the future of the club and bringing football to girls and ladies in the local area and progressing our club behind the scenes ready for when we can make the next steps forward."

Blakely replaces Smith, who spent nearly two years at Oaklands Park, coming in as assistant manager before taking the head

job last summer.

During his 12 months as manager he helped develop the squad depth while ensuring the club defied all expectations by challenging at the top end of an extremely competitive third tier of the women's game.

Highlights include beating Brighton & Hove Albion to lift the Sussex Challenge Cup and beating the then undefeated leaders,

Coventry United, away from home.

In a parting statement, Smith said: "I am thoroughly proud of the results this season and want to thank Matt [Wright] and Caz [Henry-Evans] for bringing me into the club.

"THank you of course all of the players who have taken us to the club's highest ever position in the women's pyramid and who have been like a family to me."

Interview with Jack Pearce IN the first of a series of columns over the summer months, we speak to Rocks boss Jack Pearce about his thoughts on last season and what work he's doing to rebuild the squad over the six weeks of pre-season.

How would you rate the season just gone?

I think we have to be very honest that the season has been a major disappointment as I believe the squad we assembled at the start of the season had enough depth and quality to make the playoffs.

Unfortunately, injuries took their toll this season.

We also conceded too many goals and that was down to a lack of familiarity we had in the heart of the defence.

Chad Field had five different partners in central defence so we just had no consistency.

When you have that may changes in the centre of defence it's no surprise that you then start conceding lots of goals.

As goals are the hardest thing to achieve in football that makes it twice as difficult to win games, as we found out to our cost.

What, in your mind, was the most crucial moment of the season?

We suffered a real blow at the end of February when at the start of the week we got the phone call from Portsmouth to say we could have Dan Smith for the rest of the season. THen a few days later, unfortunately, Cork City came in for him and we had to let him go.

THen we played Hornchurch and Jimmy Muitt got a nasty injury to his knee.

When you lose 50 odd goals from your side, it doesn't matter what level of football you are playing at then you will

f City lift the Sussex Cup

start to suffer.

Once Jimmy and Dan went, if I’m really honest we knew then that we would need a lot of luck.

After that we had Mason Walsh, Dan Lincoln, Joe Tomlinson and then Chad Field who all got injured so clearly things were not in our favour.

Did lifting the Sussex Senior Cup make up for not making the playoffs?

With all the disappointments this season it was especially nice for the management team to win the cup final.

It's not normal though for a side to reach the last game of season with a starting 11 who have never played together as a team.

THat’s how much the injuries affected the selection process But the atmosphere in the changing room has been excellent all season.

I'm so pleased for the players and fans we lifted the trophy.

What is your main focus for the next few weeks?

THe most important thing is to start signing players. Everyone has a level of importance at a football club but you can’t do anything without players who want to play for the club. THat starts now.

Depending on how successful we are in the market and how successful we are in retaining members of the current squad, that will decide what sort of season we're looking at.

We would like to get a squad which is ready to challenge for promotion or it may be that we assemble a side of younger players who need some time.

Rest assured, we will work hard to get the best possible players we can.

Follow the Rocks with us weekly!

40 Sport

postnewspapers.co.uk Football

Smith leaves Chi Ladies on a high î ?

Friday, May 24, 2019 Athletics

Youngsters jump for joy at medals

See page 39

î ?

f City lift the SCFL Premier crown

See page 38

PostSport

Cricket

Priory Park still waiting for a win î ?

See page 38

Rocks still waiting to announce first signing

Chi's promotion sealed but lease issues remain CHICHESTER City will have no less than 12 Sussex derbies to look forward to next season after their position in the Bostik South East Division was confirmed.

Miles Rutherford's side sealed promotion to step four for the first time in the club's history after winning the SCFL Premier title.

Bostik League bosses have now confirmed the league allocation for next season and Chi have been pitched in the south east division which involves sides largely from across Sussex and Kent.

Among the more tastier ties to come include matches against Burgess Hill and Brighton-based Whitehawk, both of whom have been relegated from Bostik Premier.

Chi will also lock horns again with Haywards Heath Town, who beat them to the county league title two seasons ago.

Other Sussex derbies to look forward to include matches against East Grinstead, THree Bridges and Hastings United.

Perhaps the most intriguing match for players, officials and fans though will be an away match to the Channel Islands to play Guernsey.

One of the longest trips will be to Ramsgate, with City facing a 260 mile trip to the Kent coast.

Chi will also face fellow step four newcomers Cray Valley

Paper Mill, who were defeated in the final of FA Vase last weekend.

THe club still have a wait though to find out who will own the lease to their Oaklands Park ground for the foreseeable future.

Chichester District Council is currently reviewing arrangements after the shortterm agreement with City expired.

THe council is seeking assurances the club is now operating on a financially secure footing.

THose who sit on the board believe City are well on track - with the success on the pitch proof the club is heading in the right direction.

Central to the improvement has been the formation of a management committee made up equally of members of the men’s, women's and youth sections.

A decision is expected to be taken in the coming days.

THe club has made clear that retaining the lease is vital to it's vision of creating a thriving community club for men's, women's and youth football.

Part of the tender also contains a commitment to move towards a 3G surface which would give more opportunities to its 300 junior players. THe committee also vow Oaklands is crucial to its sustainable business model.

f Rocks fans will be hoping for more moments like this celebration against Lewes next year | pics: T McMillan

Sportinbrief î ?

Cricket MIDDLETON CC will be looking to keep their unbeaten start to the Sussex Premier Division season going as they welcome bottom-side Eastbourne to Sea Lane tomorrow (11.30am).

Sean Heather's team are one of three sides with a 100 per cent record after recording a stunning eight-wicket win at Horsham last weekend.

Batting first, the hosts reached 340 for seven off their

50 overs with Sussex star Will Beer hitting a century and former Leicestershire player Michael THornely scoring 150.

But Middleton were not daunted by their target and cruised along at seven an over thanks to an unbeaten 178 run partnership between Heather (144*) and Mahesh Rawat (100*). THe Indian smashed a century from just 62 balls to guide Middleton home with 13 balls to spare.

f Joe Tomlinson has been released by Brighton

ROCKS fans could see some temporary faces return on a more permanent basis as Bognor begin building a squad for next season.

After a disappointing league campaign which saw the club finish 14th in the Bostik Premier, manager Jack Pearce is busy assembling a side for next year.

Negotiations with a number of key players from last year's squad remain ongoing.

But Pearce is likely to want to talk to Joe Tomlinson and Dan Smith, both of whom starred for Bognor last year on loan but have since been released from Brighton & Hove Albion and Portsmouth respectively.

One player who is unlikely to return to the Nye Camp next season though is Mason Walsh, who is looking to land a professional contract in the United States.

Pearce and first team coach Robbie Blake will hope to make a number of new additions to the squad.

One potential avenue is a trials day which is planned for next month.

THe club say it has been inundated with eager players keen to impress at the session being held at the East Dean FC pre-season training HQ. After a selection process around

Email: sport@sussexpost.co.uk

20 of them have been selected to be put through their paces to see if they can boost the squad ahead of next season.

Pearce said: "We've been pleasantly surprised by the standard of some of the applicants and we remain hopeful that this pool of untapped talent can throw up one or two gems who we can integrate into the squad.

"You never know in football and so we will see how they perform on the day and subsequently if we like the look of them."

Rocks fans will have a number of new trips on the cards next season after non-league allocations were announced.

East THurrock United have joined the Bostik Premier after being relegated from National South.

Promoted sides include Essexbased Bowers & Pitsea, who won the Isthmian North, and Cray Wanderers, who were champions of the Isthmian South East.

Hertfordshire side Cheshunt join after winning the South Central playoffs while Horsham will provide Rocks with a Sussex derby after the relegation of Whitehawk and Burgess Hill. THe season starts on August 10.

Rocks will start the season on minus one point after an administration error last year.