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Cllr Jamie Fitzjohn said he was questioning a model which was used by the council to monitor traffic at the Hornet.

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Consultation for car park charges

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk THE district and county council are both looking at parking in the city with a new consultation taking place by the district council.

Earlier this year, the Chichester Post detailed the county council's consultation for the Chichester Parking Management Plan - a method of controlling/managing on-street parking across the entire city.

Around 1,341 responses were received in total on the on-street parking consultation run by the county council.

THe district council's consultation is due to take place after changes have been proposed to some of the district council’s car parks.

THe council has said the increase in prices is in order to help balance demand for car parking spaces across its car parks and if given the go-ahead, the changes would be introduced from April, 2020.

All pay and display car park tariffs where charging is in place are to be increased by three per cent in line with the rate of inflation to support the delivery of key council services.

Two of the council’s busiest car parks (Little London and Baffins Lane) will receive a slightly higher increase, with charging periods starting from up to one hour.

Following a two-year freeze on pay and display prices, district council cabinet members discussed making some minor changes to car parking charges at their meeting on Tuesday morning.

A spokesperson for Chichester Business Improvement District said: "THe BID are disappointed that car parking charges may go up and feel there needs to be a change in the council’s approach to parking charges in general.

"While we accept the council's requirement for increased income, the retail sector needs concessions in parking to incentivise shoppers to stay longer in the city centre."

THe county council also confirmed new prices for permit charges and pay and display areas in all the Chichester controlled parking zones which took effect in September this year.

It is proposed that some charges to district council car parks, which will be in place for two years, will remain the same, while some will see a slight increase. THe council will soon be consulting on the proposals.

It was also proposed that free of charge evening parking would remain in all the current free parking areas. Parking will

also remain free of charge all days and all hours in Crossfield in Fernhurst, Sylvia Beaufoy in Petworth and Florence Park in Chichester.

In addition, parking in Selsey Marine and Selsey East Beach car parks will remain free between November 1, and March 31, each year.

THe free of charge period of parking in the rural car parks in Midhurst, Petworth, Selsey and East Wittering will also remain in place.

THe council said the aim was toBy Kelly Wick encourage people to use the quieter carkelly.wickha parks, so that usage is spread across all of CITY CAD the car parks.

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"We know that it’s important to our Otherwise residents, workers and businesses thatBarracks, th any changes to our car parking tariffsin the 1870 are reasonable and we are confident thatRoyal Susse this is the case,” said Cllr Martyn Bell, In the 196 cabinet member for growth, place andtook over th area was gra regeneration at the district council.

"We regularly monitor how our car parks are being used and compare our prices to neighbouring authorities. With these modest changes, we still compare very favourably to other local authority areas in West Sussex for parking."

Season tickets in the city centre car parks will remain at the same price and be frozen for two years. An increase will be made to the price of rural car park season tickets from £17.50 to £20 per month in Bosham and £15 to £17.50 per month in other rural car parks.

THe proposed charges have been considered by the Chichester District Parking Forum, which is made up of residents, disability groups and business representatives from across the area, as part of an annual review of parking charges, and will be consulted on later this year.

At the meeting, the leader allowed Cllr Adrian Moss, leader of the Liberal Democrats, to speak. He said he was concerned that not all new councillors had been made aware of the proposals and that perhaps the best idea was to 'go back to the drawing board'.

However, Tania Murphy, divisional manager for place at the council, said there would not be enough time to start again if the changes were to be brought into effect by April.

Cllr Roy Briscoe said he was in favour of the changes, saying: “We’re not talking CH about increases of pounds on these car parks.

"We’re talking about 30p in four hours.

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City cadets celebrate moving to new home

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By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk CITY CADETS have celebrated after moving into their new home.

461 Chichester Squadron Air Cadets have moved premises from the Old City Gaol at East Row to the Keep.

Otherwise known as the Roussillon Barracks, this historic building was built in the 1870s and was the home of the Royal Sussex Regiment.

In the 1960s, the Royal Military Police took over the site until 2005, when the area was granted permission for housing.

THe Keep has been beautifully refurbished to accommodate the Air and Army Cadets and will be used as a centre of learning across Sussex Wing.

Officer in command, Flying Officer Mark Sonsthagen, said: "THe move of 461 (Chichester) Sqn ATC to our exciting new premises at the Joint Cadet Centre in THe Keep is going to open many more opportunities for developing the skills of our cadets.

"THe additional training space will make delivery of aerospace training, STEM activities, DofE preparation, first aid training, band practices as well as

air-rifle target shooting a much easier prospect and allow us to deliver these on a more regular basis.

"I look forward to meeting all our new neighbours and working together with the community of Roussillon Park to support the outstanding young people of Chichester in becoming the bright future of the city."

It was formally opened by the RAFAC Sussex Wing Commander Helene Gould.

THe 461 Squadron will be recruiting in January, 2020.

Visit the website for further details: 461aircadets.org.uk

Almost 200 homes planned for Selsey - See page five

From page one "THe reason I make this claim is because West Sussex County Council passed a motion to improve air quality in West Sussex at the last full council but refuse to move a set of traffic lights that is causing air pollution through congestion and idling.

"THe lights should never have been installed in their current location as no proper impact assessment was ever made.

"I didn’t vote for the air quality motion, the only Conservative not to do so, because it didn’t go far enough and had too much emphasis on the electric car without consideration of the full facts and unintended consequences of its actions.

"One of the solutions to climate change is not to replace a car with another car but to improve sustainable public transport to stop the dependency upon the car.

"THe county council needs to invest more in providing safer facilities for walking and cycling and an affordable efficient bus service.

"Cllr Hunt and I are questioning the modelling used by the county council in making this decision. I urge all residents, commuters and visitors to sign the online petition to remove these lights."

THe model also said that although there was a reduction in vehicle movements it would be virtually

unnoticeable on site.

THe main cause for the congestions was identified as the straight ahead movement from THe Hornet into East Street causing exit blocking on the right turning traffic on the Hornet.

Market Avenue is the busiest traffic lights pedestrian crossing in the whole of West Sussex.

Every 30 seconds out of a minute, the lights are red. Since the re-sighting of the lights, motorists are unable to turn into St Pancras Road or go straight across to East Street.

Kay Mawer, owner of Clothkits in Draper’s Yard, in THe Hornet, said she has had to purchase an air purifier for her and her staff.

She said: "You can see the dirt on the window sills from the pollution. THis is from the idling traffic.

"We have invested in air purifiers because we were really starting to feel it. All you have to do is come and sit and watch the traffic. Cars just cannot move and it's the right-hand lane which is the issue.

"THose trying to go anti-clockwise will sit there when there are no pedestrians crossing and then the lights go green they still can't move because you only need two cars to be going across to East Street and they are stuck."

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` Petworth accident POLICE are looking for witnesses to a car and pedestrian collision in Petworth.

At about 5pm on THursday lasty week, a 70-year-old woman and a car were in collision on the A272 Tillington Road.

THe woman, who had been on foot, sustained serious leg injuries and was taken by ambulance to St Richard's Hospital, Chichester. She was later transferred to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton.

THe motorist, driving a silver Volkswagen Golf car, was unhurt.

Anyone who saw what happened or who may have dash-cam footage of the incident, is asked to contact Sussex Police online or by phoning 101, quoting serial 960 of 31/10.

` Car free day 2020 A SPECIAL evening was held on Monday to continue the promotion of a car free day in the city.

THe launch of Car Free Day 2020 was held at the Bassil Shippam Centre where a discussion and film evening was produced courtesy of Eco Cinema Chichester and Car Free Chichester.

Representatives of West Sussex County Council and Chichester District Council were present.

THe event was due to take place this year, on International Car Free Day (September 22) but a playing out order ( street closure order for South Street from its junction with THeatre Lane to the Market Cross) was cancelled by the district council after safety fears were sparked.

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New plans to help the city's economy

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk

CABINET members at Chichester District Council have approved important updates to its economic development strategy and introduced a new inward investment and growth strategy to help support district businesses and the local economy.

THe updated economic development strategy sets out how the council aims to support local businesses in the Chichester area from 2020 to 2025.

It looks to build on the successes of the current strategy while also responding to a rapidly changing retail industry, direct feedback from district businesses, and the aims of the Chichester Vision and emerging rural town visions.

Key priorities for the updated economic development strategy include support for the district’s high streets and local businesses, and work that will encourage growth of indigenous businesses as well as investment into the district.

An important part of this work will be to deliver an inward investment and growth strategy for the district.

THis strategy, which was also adopted by the council’s cabinet on Tuesday, will look to promote inward investment and support the economic use and development of existing and newly designated commercial land in the Chichester district.

THe strategy outlines three main areas of focus, which will be developed and

detailed in future action plans: • Marketing the district to businesses • Relationship development with landowners, developers, agents, existing businesses and other councils • A council-wide approach to supporting business growth and inward investment "We are incredibly lucky that our district is a place in which businesses can really thrive," said Cllr Martyn Bell, cabinet member for growth, place and regeneration at the district council.

"However, it is increasingly important in today’s challenging economic climate that we continue to support our local businesses as much as we possibly can.

"THis is a key council priority, and our refreshed economic development strategy and new Inward investment and growth strategy will help us deliver this.

"Earlier this year, work was carried out to develop the newly adopted inward investment and growth strategy, including consultation with businesses in the district. THis research has helped inform the strategy and shape its objectives and preferred approaches.

"What is important is that these strategies allows for flexibility so that we can quickly and efficiently react to change. THis means that we can continue to respond to the developing needs of businesses within the district."

THe council will now develop detailed action plans for both strategies.

People can find out more about how the council supports businesses by visiting: chichester.gov.uk/business

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County councillors say they will continue to fight for A27 COUNTY councillors have confirmed they will still do what they can do to continue to support funding for the A27.

Mike Dicker, at the South Chichester County Local Committee, asked councillors: "As you are aware both West Sussex County Council, Chichester District Council along with the Build A Better A27 group democratically supported the mitigated northern route. What will this committee do to ensure they work with the future MP of Chichester in securing funding for the democratically chosen and preferred mitigated northern route?"

Former leader, Cllr Louise Goldsmith, said: "As a council, we

do have to get behind the approved scheme.

"THere are some issues around climate change but the issue around air quality is only going to go one way and that is just not right for the residents. Something has to be done."

Cllr Jeremy Hunt clarified a point: "THere were two routes put forward by the councils with a preference to one."

Cllr Jamie Fitzjohn added: "As the A27 cuts right through my division this one is quite dear to my heart.

"THis council will work with whoever wins the election to ensure the best option is chosen and the funding is there and is actually right for Chichester which is what we have said for the last two, three, four, five years."

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Go-ahead for almost 200 homes despite objections

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk

A PLANNING application for nearly 200 new homes has been approved by district councillors.

THe application is a two-phase plan for land on the northern edge of Selsey. THe land compromises of a 7.022 hectare field east of Manor Road, near the Asda superstore.

THe full application is for 119 homes at the south of the site, and outline permission for 74 homes to the north.

THe application was referred to the planning meeting, held on Wednesday morning due to local objections.

THe proposal to re-develop the seven hectare site in two phases would see 30 per cent affordable housing.

THe 83 market dwellings would be made up of: • 28 two-bedroom houses and flats • 42 three-bedroom houses • 13 four-bedroom houses THe 36 affordable dwellings would be made up of: • Four one-bedroom flats • 14 two-bedroom houses and flats • 12 three-bedroom houses • Six four-bedroom houses THe phase two part would see 51 market dwellings and 23 affordable homes.

Selsey Town Council objected to the planning on the grounds that they remained concerned that the proposed

drainage was unsatisfactory and likely to have an adverse impact on the adjoining land.

THe housing allocations at Selsey had already been met in completions that had been undertaken since 2014. THe council said that a further development on a scale and density such as this would have an adverse impact on the community in terms of health care, school provision and the adjoining road network.

Sidlesham Parish Council also objected to the application, saying the flood risk assessment failed to explain and fully realise the full implications of developing the site.

Officers said they would expect the liner to last well in excess of 20 years and that a management company would be put in place as part of the development to take care of such things.

THirty-six of the first phase homes and 23 of the second phase would be affordable – a mixture of rented and shared ownership.

Committee chairman and councillor for Selsey, Cllr Carol Purnell, referred to Selsey's large waiting list for homes.

THe committee voted in favour of allowing the application but there will be a deferment for section 106 agreements.

THese are agreements between the council and developers to mitigate the impact of a development on a local community and infrastructure.

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` Police reports DURING the week from Monday, October 21, to Sunday, October 27, numerous reports were made to police, which included: In Charlton Road, Singleton, between Friday, October 18, and Monday 21, a container was broken into and all the tools stolen. Serial 0155 of 21/10.

In Victoria Road, Chichester, on Tuesday, October 22, a property was broken into and a wallet and cash was stolen. Serial 0905 of 22/10.

Also on Tuesday, in Midhurst Road, Lavant, a vehicle was entered and loose change stolen. Serial 0472 of 23/10.

Overnight on Wednesday, October 23, there was an attempt to break into a property in Critchfield Road, Bosham. No entry was gained but damage was caused to the door lock. Serial 0375 of 24/10.

In Orchard Avenue, Chichester, also overnight on Wednesday, October 23, a shed was broken into and a petrol leaf blower stolen.

THe informant’s vehicle was also entered, but nothing was stolen.

Serial 0395 of 24/10.

Overnight on Friday, October 25, a site was broken into in Kingsmead Avenue, Chichester. Tools and two large TVs were stolen. Serial 0443 of 26/10.

In Garland Square, Tangmere, overnight on Saturday, October 26, a shed and vehicle was entered but nothing was reported stolen. Serial 0479 of 27/10.

Also overnight on Saturday, a vehicle in Middleton Gardens, Tangmere, was broken into and loose change stolen. Serial 0760 of 27/10.

f The roundabout joining Westhampnett Road, Spitalfied Road and St Pancras

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Improvements to roads needed to help pedestrians and cyclists IMPROVEMENTS between Spitalfield Lane and St James Road in the city are being looked at as part of the A285 Westhampnett Road, Sustainable Transport Corridor.

THis is part of a package of improvements to sustainable transport infrastructure and the Spitalfield Lane/St Pancras/Westhampnett Road and St James Rd/Westhampnett Road junctions.

THis is a scheme that West Sussex County Council intends to deliver and an initial feasibility study was carried out in 2014 as part of the Strategic Transport Investment Programme.

THe initial feasibility study identified potential improvements to the junctions and facilities for pedestrians and cyclists.

THe scheme is needed to alleviate the impact on the transport network arising from development of sites allocated in the Chichester Local Plan 2015.

Some of these sites are now being delivered and others are expected to come forward in the next five years. In addition to mitigating the impacts of development, the scheme will also provide wider community benefits by enhancing sustainable transport infrastructure for existing

users of the corridor.

Due to the proximity of the River Lavant which passes under Westhampnett Road in a culvert, further feasibility work and engagement with the Environment Agency has been necessary before the next design stage.

THis work, which has included traffic and topographical surveys and flood modelling, is nearing its conclusion and it is anticipated next steps for the project and a timetable which will include consultation and all necessary statutory processes will be outlined in early 2020, following the conclusion of the further feasibility work. THe next stage for the project is the preliminary design stage.

THe scheme is expected to be funded using a combination of developer contributions and funding from other sources that will need to be identified together with resources to manage the preliminary design stage. In 2018, the county council submitted an application for funding from the DfT’s National Productivity Investment Fund which was unsuccessful. THe council is currently considering other potential funding options for the scheme.

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Firemen destroy their boss’s car

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk

FIREFIGHTERS at Chichester Fire Station have taken their high pressure electric vehicle cutters to their former station commander’s car.

But it was all in a good cause and he did give his consent.

Crews at the station were gifted the vehicle from former station commander Pete Sadler to practice on as part of their regular road traffic collision response training.

Pete served as station commander at Chichester Fire Station until earlier this year before taking on a new role in the fire & rescue service’s programme management office.

Last week, vehicle recovery firm SRC Recycling delivered Pete’s scrap Renault Clio to the crews at Chichester Fire Station to do their worst to.

He said: “I imagine a lot of people only dream about taking these sort of heavy duty power tools to their boss’s car, but for the crews at Chichester this sort of experience is absolutely vital.

“Last year there were 1,863 reported road traffic collisions.

"Twenty people lost their lives, 416

people were seriously injured and a further 1,427 people suffered slight injuries.

“Making sure our crews receive regular practical training prepares them for an emergency situation where their skills could very well save someone’s life.

“For me, it was a no-brainer when my car reached the end of its life, there was only one place it was going.

“I hope the crews who got to take its roof off took a lot from the training session!”

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is always grateful to receive donations of scrap vehicles for crews to practice on.

Anyone wishing to donate their car can call 01243 752448, or email: frsmedia@ westsussex.gov.uk with the following details: • Name • Contact number • Make, model and registration of the vehicle • Whether the vehicle is taxed or SORNd • Full address, including a postcode, of where the vehicle is parked THe service can then arrange for the team at SRC Recycling to collect the vehicle and deal with the paperwork.

f Gillian Keegan at Drapers Yard | Pic: Chichester Post

Lots of festive treats are in store for the city this season DOWNTON ABBEY star Hugh Bonneville has agreed to be part of the judging panel for the Chichester Business Improvement District (BID) Christmas window display competition on Saturday, November 23.

A passionate advocate of the local area, Hugh who supports various local charities and campaigns will be joined by former MP for Chichester, Gillian Keegan.

Jeanette Hockley, Chichester BID members service manager, commented: "We are delighted that Hugh will be joining us for this event in support of our city centre.

"We look forward to seeing the fantastic festive displays that Chichester shops showcase, in their most important window display of the year.

"We know a lot of hard work, budget and creativity goes into these windows and want to encourage shoppers to come into the city centre to discover the displays for themselves."

Chichester BID has invited all city centre retailers to put their best window forward for this special Christmas competition. THis is a great opportunity to harness the huge effort put into shop window displays to

create an unofficial trail around the city.

THe illumination of the lighting programme will coincide with the lantern procession, also on November 23, at 5pm, and switch on of the Rotary Christmas Tree at Chichester Cross, which will be accompanied by live music from local musicians and a choir from 5.30pm.

A new Christmas market will be coming to Chichester this year from Saturday, December 7, to Sunday, December 15, in North Street and East Street. THe market will be open on Sunday - Wednesday between 9am and 6pm and THursday to Saturday between 9am and 8pm.

A Christmas elf trail will also launch on November 23, similar to last year's nutcracker trail.

THe BID will be placing 12 elves around the city centre and visitors simply need to follow the trail and locate all of the elves and their names, to have a chance to win fantastic prizes.

You can downland an Elf Trail form at: chichesterbid.co.uk/wp-content/ uploads/2019/10/Elf-Trail.jpg To be included in the festive window competition, please contact: jhockley@chichesterbid.co.uk

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` Loxwood Lagoon LOXWOOD councillor Gareth Evans has written to the West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service chief officer, Dr Sabrina CohenHatton, appealing to her to take immediate and urgent action in order to prevent a major chemical emergency disaster from happening.

Community members are concerned about the hazardous digestate, the by-product of an anaerobic biodigester plant, being stored in Lagoon 3, located on land that was previously part of Crouchlands Farm in Plaistow.

THere are fears the water accumulating on top of the lagoon combined with a structure deemed “unsound and inadequate� by an engineering report commissioned last year by the Environment Agency could provoke the lagoon collapsing and a major breach with potentially devastating consequences.

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Friday, November 8, 2019

May day call for lifeboats as trouble off Selsey Bill

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk

COASTGUARDS requested the launch of Selsey lifeboats after receiving a Mayday distress call on Friday evening.

THe call came from a 60ft motor boat that had run aground on the Mixon reef, 1.25 miles off Selsey Bill.

THe skipper reported that there were two people aboard and they had water ingress.

THe Selsey inshore lifeboat was first away at 6.45pm, closely followed by the all-weather lifeboat at 6.50pm.

At this stage the skipper reported they had about eight inches of water in the bilge. THe vessel had gone aground just before low water. THe inshore lifeboat crew made two attempts to get near the vessel but these proved unsuccessful due to the breaking seas.

With the weather deteriorating, the coxswain decided to pass the tow line to the vessel using the lifeboat which manoeuvred as close as it could to the casualty before throwing a heaving line with the larger tow line attached.

THree attempts were made before the man on the vessel was able to hold on to the line and hauled the larger tow line on to the vessel.

Once the vessel started moving off the reef, the skipper asked to be evacuated from the vessel as they now had 4ft of water in the bilge.

THe inshore lifeboat made an attempt to recover the two men but conditions were to rough so it was released to return to station. THe weather was by then wind south west force 5-7 rough sea in rain showers.

THe skipper was safely rescued but unfortunately sustained a head injury while transferring and first aid was administered. He also declared a previous

heart condition so an ambulance was requested to meet them on their return.

At around 9.35pm, the all-weather lifeboat returned to the beach and was rehoused immediately to disembark the two casualties before washing down and refuelling. THey were given dry clothes and a hot drink while their wet clothes were dried.

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Cooking up a brilliant day as top chef signs books for fans in city

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk BUDDING chefs and cookery fans braved torrential wind and rain on Saturday to meet popular chef, Rick Stein.

It is almost 20 years since Rick Stein’s last great French food adventure and the publication of his bestselling classic, Rick Stein’s French Odyssey.

THis autumn, Rick returns to his beloved France to discover real French cooking, distilled into this collection of 120 brand-new delicious recipes.

Rick Stein’s Secret France has been published to accompany a major new six-part BBC Two TV series.

Fans rushed to Waterstones in West Street to join a long queue to have their copies of Rick's new book signed and get a selfie.

Gregory Richardson, who attends the University of Chichester, got a signed copy for his mum.

He said: "THis book is for my mum for Christmas. We came to Waterstones during my reading week and my mum saw the sign so she asked me if I could get her a copy for Christmas as she lives abroad.

"It is a wet and windy day but I made the effort because my mum really likes Rick Stein. I am really happy to be here today and my mum is going to be so happy."

In Secret France, Rick goes off-road through hidden towns and sleepy villages to discover the true heart of the country that has had the biggest

influence on his cooking.

Were his memories of French food just a state of mind?

Rick said: "I owe my love of food and restaurants to early trips to Brittany, getting off the ferry from Plymouth in Roscoff and driving in spring through fields of artichokes to Le Conquet near Brest, a fishing village famous for its crabs.

"A cold clear breeze in April with a smell of seaweed on it and then a first plateau de fruits de mer cockles, clams, mussels and oysters all somehow repeating that fragrant coldness.

"I remember a plate of tiny scallops called pétoncles in the village of Plougastel. THey were grilled in the shell with just a little salty Brittany butter left to go brown under the heat and sprinkled with lemon juice and parsley.

THe produce was exquisite and stays with me not only because France was the first place that I really began to understand the enormous power of great produce and cooking to change my life, but second because I was in love with the country."

Rick Stein’s Secret France is on Tuesday's at 9pm on BBC2 and his book is available to purchase now.

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Time for walkies to raise cash for charity

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk DOG WALKERS gathered at the Goodwood Motor Circuit on Sunday to help raise funds for a dog charity.

More than 200 dogs attended the dog walk held after the Breakfast Club meeting and over £2,000 was raised.

Goodwood invited everyone to come along with friends, family and as many dogs as people could beg or borrow to walk the Goodwood Motor Circuit track in aid of their estate charity, Canine Partners.

Visitors could enjoy entertainment, visit the Motor Circuit Cafe or one of the stands for a hot chocolate and help raise money for the charity.

Louise Clack-Hearn and husband Chris took their four-year-old English Bull Terrier Rocky to the event.

She said: "Supporting a great charity like Canine Partners was the main reason this event appealed to us. THe work these dogs do to help people who need them is just amazing.

"We were pleased to see a great turnout on the day and everyone we met around the track was friendly and it felt really sociable with people generously offering to take pictures of us with Rocky, which is rare to get us all in a photo together.

"Rocky loved meeting all the different doggies and the refreshment stops for them on the way round gave everyone a chance to take a breath. All in all, it was a fab event and we would definitely do it again."

Canine Partners based in Midhurst is a registered charity that transforms the lives of people with physical disabilities by partnering them with assistance dogs.

THese dogs bring a greater independence and quality of life to their partners, offering security, companionship, and practical help with everyday household tasks.

Considered as life-changing dogs, they also provide psychological and social benefits including increased independence, confidence, social interaction and selfesteem.

As Canine Partners receives no government funding, they rely solely on public donations and legacies to keep creating these partnerships.

Gemma Tupper, community fundraiser, said: “We are extremely grateful to be Goodwood Estate’s charity of the year for this year and next.

"Events like the

sponsored dog walk are invaluable in helping us raise funds and awareness of the locally based charity, allowing us to continue our amazing work just down the road in Midhurst and across the country.”

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` Tourist awards THE Goodwood Estate has been chosen as a finalist in two tourist business categories for the 2019/20 Beautiful South Awards.

THe awards – organised by Tourism South East - recognise achievement for businesses and professionals in the tourism industry over the last 18 months.

THe Goodwood Hotel is one of three properties shortlisted for large hotel of the year and the Goodwood Estate is one of four finalists in the business events venue of the year category.

Andrew Coggings, Goodwood entertaining and hospitality managing director, said: "It is a real honour for the Goodwood Estate to have been recognised in this year’s prestigious Beautiful South Awards as finalists in not just one, but two categories.

"It is a testament to the hard work of the team across the estate and at THe Goodwood Hotel."

THis year saw a 40 per cent increase in the number of entries for the awards. Goodwood’s estate and hotel were picked from the applicants and mystery shopped by expert independent judges.

Goodwood will learn whether it is celebrating a gold, silver or bronze award at the awards ceremony at the Grand Hotel, Brighton, on December 10.

Mark Smith, chairman of Tourism South East, added: "Every year I’m blown away by the sheer quality of the businesses that enter the Beautiful South Awards. It’s a reminder that tourism businesses in the South East are a match for any in the country."

Friday, November 8, 2019

The district's museum wins top visitor attraction award

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk

THE DISTRICT'S open air museum has been presented with the top prize at a ceremony at THe Grand in Brighton.

Weald and Downland Living Museum in Singleton, was named visitor attraction of the year at the 2019 Celebration of Sussex Life Awards.

THe prize attracted entrants from across East Sussex and West Sussex and was awarded to the museum as a venue that guaranteed a good day out that shows Sussex at its best.

Judges for the prize also considered the value for money offered by each attraction and whether it was in tune with the local environment.

Speaking about the award, Emma Keen, marketing manager, said: "We are delighted to have been awarded this prize

by Sussex Life.

"It’s particularly wonderful to receive this as we look forward to 2020 and celebrating our 50th anniversary.

"THe award reflects the hard work of the whole team, which includes not only staff, but also volunteers and the local community.

"It inspires us to keep enhancing our visitor experience and maintaining our rich-in-history collections and artefacts to make the museum one of the best attractions in the region."

Home to over 50 historic buildings from across the Weald and Downland area of Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey and Kent, the

museum’s collection represents almost 1,000 years of rural life in South East England.

Among the award-winning collection of homes, shops and public buildings are a medieval farmstead, market hall, school, smithy and even a church, presented just as they would have been in the past, with roaring fires, straw beds and historic

gardens.

Interactive exhibits and live demonstrations on everything from cooking and spinning to making medicines and cosmetics as well as cleaning and laundering, mean that the museum offers a fascinating day out.

In addition, the museum hosts various open days and special events, including

various upcoming festive events throughout November and December.

As well as welcoming tourists from across the world, the museum also runs a range of courses in traditional rural trades and crafts, historic building conservation and two MSc programmes as well as workshops aimed at schools.

To find out more, visit: wealddown.co.uk/

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Dear Editor We have received and carefully read Dr Kate O'Kelly's Liberal Democrat election leaflet in pursuit of her aim to replace Gillian Keegan as MP at the forthcoming general election.

One of the themes that Dr O'Kelly cites is headed “THe A27 is choked” – going on to suggest that she would wish to see the “council’s preferred route (for the A27)” funded and delivered.

Dr O'Kelly does not mention that the route is, in fact, the infamous northern one, massively opposed by the majority of the general public in the BABA27 consultation, rejected by Highways England on numerous authoritative grounds, rejected outright by the South Downs National Park Authority and senior officials at the Department for Transport.

THe council was evidently persuaded by the now disgraced leader of West Sussex County Council, Cllr Louise Goldsmith, and her lackeys into this appalling idea and, in spite of courageous stands against it, made by many members of Chichester District Council, including its then leader, Cllr Tony Dignum, this mad/bad policy

was narrowly adopted – over-turning the public’s opposition to a northern bypass that would indisputably weaken the economy of Chichester, destroy some of the finest environment in the area and significantly add to the total of air-borne particulate pollution in the county through the wellattested magnetic pull of fast roads for increased total traffic.

Dr O'Kelly's stance also seems to fly in the face of clear LibDem policy to promote greater usage of public transport, minimise or avoid new road building, and to discourage car-usage in the face of the global environmental catastrophe that draws ever nearer.

We trust that she will now disown, in unqualified terms, the misleading statement about the A27 in her leaflet and publicly state, via the media, that while she had previously sought to support the aborted northern route, she now realises that this is both against the public interest and the policies of her party.

Yours sincerely, Gavin & Sue Barrett Summersdale Chichester

Dear Editor I was somewhat bemused by your article detailing the allocation of funds to parishes under the Chichester District Council New Homes Bonus Scheme, October 25, Issue 182.

While many of the awards seem appropriate in benefiting the local communities, the £6,857 for new equipment to maintain the Tangmere cricket pitch completely baffled me.

From my recollection, the last time Tangmere CC played was the summer of 2013, being disbanded in January, 2014, due to lack of local interest. Since then the 3m x 20m “pitch” area of grass has been maintained by cricket fanatic Cllr Oakley (the de facto teamless cricket captain), with the rest of the community playing field being maintained under a district council contract.

So the local Tangmere residents do not actually get any recreational use of this small strip of land bang in the middle of their community village green. On the very rare occasions the cricket green is hired out to Middleton/Priory Park CC’s (different district/parish), less than £100 of profit annually goes to the parish.

As I understand it, Cllr Oakley, a councillor at all levels of local government (parish/district/county, will be the sole user of “the new equipment”, being an incredibly expensive mower. It would take in the order of a century to recover the cost from the current occasional rental income.

And who benefits? Maybe Mr Oakley’s pride in keeping a neat trim, but certainly not locals. I would wager that if you asked residents how best to locally spend £6,857, cricket would not appear on the list!

So Tangmere CC is out for a duck, THe parish council bowled a googly, and the district council needs a new umpire!

Stop wasting taxpayers' money on vanity projects – this is just not cricket!

Yours Sincerely David Smith Westhampnett

Dear Editor, I should like to raise an issue regarding the grants from the new homes bonus (parish allocations) award in relation to Tangmere, this was made apparent in the Chichester Post, dated October 25.

THe particular issue is that of a grant being made under the scheme indicated above that I believe infringes Chichester District Council's governance protocol and the Parish Allocations Document.

THat is an award of £6,875 to “purchase some new equipment to maintain the cricket pitch”.

THe following bullet points make my case for referral to the district council: • THe grant will be spent on a lawn mower for the cricket pitch • THe cricket pitch is fenced off and is effectively a restricted area of the village playing field, thus removing this area from public use • THere is no Tangmere cricket team and hasn’t been for a few years now • THe cricket pitch is only used by residents outside the village • THe 2017/18 income stream from the hire of the cricket pitch to cricket teams from outside the parish produced an income of £1,079, costs of £1,000.37, leaving a profit of £78.63, as declared by the parish clerk • THe cutting of the cricket pitch is not definable as a “project”, it is an ongoing process • THe person who acts as groundsman for the cricket pitch will be the sole user of the item to be purchased (lawn mower) funded by this grant.

It is important to note that he is a member of the parish council, Chichester District Council and the county council • THe grant for this purchase gained preference over other lower cost bids made by the parish council, including CCTV surveillance of

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the Tangmere skate park that has a problem with equipment abuse, anti-social behaviour and some drug taking • THis grant is not to the benefit of parish infrastructure, rather it benefits a special interest group and an individual (district councillor) in particular. THis could be viewed as disregard for district council protocol.

THere are distinct issues regarding corporate governance and adherence to financial allocation protocols when looking at this particular grant that I believe should be of interest to the district council and must be addressed.

Kind Regards Name and Address withheld Dear Editor, THanks for putting my quote in from the Green New Deal panel but it should be 'Climate justice, social justice and economic justice are inextricably linked.' and not 'inexplicably linked'.

Quite a big difference.

Despite that hiccup, thanks for the coverage you give us.

Kind Regards, Cllr Kevin Hughes Chichester District Council and Chichester City Council Dear Editor THank you to the ladies and gentleman who helped me up and stopped the bleeding when I tripped over on Saturday, October 26, at approximately 11.30am.

Especially to Liz, the policeman's wife, who took me to meet my friend and the phoned the paramedics.

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By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk

A POPULAR charity in the Post area has been named as a finalist in a prestigious award.

THe Aldingbourne Trust is one of this year’s finalists for the Sussex Business Awards 2019, having been shortlisted for the Charity of the Year award.

Enterprise and development manager of the Aldingbourne Trust, Michelle McKinley Bell, said: "We are delighted to have been chosen as a finalist for this award.

"As a charity, we support people to live independent lives providing reallife opportunities to develop their skills

within a variety of social enterprises - opening doorways for employment within Sussex. We would not have been able to achieve our success without the support we receive from the local community and our corporate partners."

THe Aldingbourne Trust provides meaningful and valued opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to live independent and fulfilled lives within their local community.

Support is offered through housing, employment, leisure, education and training opportunities.

Visit: aldingbournetrust.org for information about their social enterprises and how you can support their charity.

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Saving libraries LABOUR councillors from across West Sussex have started a petition after cutback proposals by West Sussex County Council to library services.

THe plans would see the mobile library service abolished, all the main libraries’ opening hours reduced by around an hour and many of the smaller libraries under threat of complete closure.

THe council has launched a consultation on the proposed cutbacks, asking residents for their views, but Labour councillors say this is 'just a PR exercise' and that the decisions on the library service 'have already been taken unofficially'.

In response, Labour councillors across West Sussex are calling on the Conservative leadership at West Sussex to abandon plans for all of these cuts which will hurt local communities and stop people from accessing their library services.

THey have also launched a petition this week so residents can join in and support the campaign.

•THe four largest libraries in West Sussex, which includes Chichester, are

all faced with earlier closing, at 6pm rather than 7pm, meaning that working people in regular hours jobs are unlikely to be access their local service at any other time than on Saturdays.

THe 13 “smaller” libraries, which are at risk, include Petworth and THe Witterings.

THe mobile library service would see its services entirely abolished which would mean many people living in remoter parts of the county who were unable to access the towns easily would lose out on this long-standing service and would either be forced to travel into their nearest town or seek other arrangements.

If the petition, which calls on the cabinet member to scrap any planned cuts to the library service, raises 3,000 signatures, which can be from anyone who lives, works or studies in West Sussex, the full council will be forced to consider it at a meeting, where it will have to decide whether to take action to listen to the petitioners’ calls.

To sign the petition, visit: change.org/p/ west-sussex-county-council-save-ourlocal-west-sussex-libraries

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` Care homes CARE homes across West Sussex have been overpaid by the county council by more than £100,000, with some payments dating back to 2008, an audit has revealed.

A report to the regulation, audit and accounts committee on Monday highlighted money spent by the council to book beds for residents at the homes, only for those beds to become unavailable.

During the three-month audit, the total overpaid stood at £363,000, but around two-thirds of that has been recovered.

Decisions still have to be made about when and if the remainder – more than £100,000 – can be reclaimed.

THe report also said one care home in Crawley could have cost the council an estimated £32,000 in the three months of the audit, for services which were ‘underutilised’.

Cllr Michael Jones asked if the £32,000 was ‘the tip of the iceberg’ when it came to money owed.

Cllr Jones said he believed the council was currently negotiating with the provider and asked: “Could we be talking about getting some of this underutilised money back?

“Because surely [they] don’t want to be charging us for services they haven’t actually provided.”

Questions were asked about the controls put in place to deal more efficiently with such overpayments, should they happen again.

Members were told: “Going forward, there are controls in place.

We’ve now got monthly reports to identify where these overpayments have happened.

“Of that £363,000, over two-thirds of it have now been recovered and there’s a small amount – over £100,000 – that’s been referred back to the [residential care] service, for very historic payments, that will need a decision taken on those.”

Police see a rise in crime tip-offs Post's health columnist is set to launch her new book SUSSEX POLICE has received more than 350 ‘intelligence logs’ from safeguarding teams about crimes such as modern slavery, exploitation, cuckooing, drugs and guns.

THe tip-offs came from professionals and community safety partners working together to protect vulnerable people from being exploited by criminals.

Over the past two years, their work has not only helped to keep adults and children safe but has led to a number of criminal investigations being launched.

Details were included in a report to West Sussex County Council’s environment, communities and fire select committee, and were due to have been discussed at a meeting yesterday (THursday).

THe report centres around tackling county lines – a term used when drug gangs from big cities move into smaller towns, often using violence to drive out local dealers and exploiting children and vulnerable people to sell drugs.

THey have been known to take over homes belonging to vulnerable people – usually those with mental health or addiction problems – and use them as bases. THe process is known as cuckooing.

Knowing how to spot the signs of cuckooing was included in awareness training given to more than 750 professionals by the county’s community safety and wellbeing service.

Organisations which took up the training included the district and

borough councils, mental health services, schools, the fire and rescue service and A&E staff.

In addition, 1,900 Year 9 pupils in Crawley will take part in workshops aimed at building resilience to criminal exploitation by gangs and county lines.

Known as the Safer Crawley School Event, the sessions will be held later this month and have been organised by the Crawley Community Safety Partnership and Crawley and MidSussex Serious and Organised Crime Partnership Group.

Advice from Sussex Police said that county lines gangs frequently used vulnerable children and adults to carry out work on their behalf.

Have you noticed any of the following in people you know?

• Persistently missing from school, college or where they should be, often to be found out-of-area • Unexplained acquisition of money, clothes or mobile phones • Excessive receipts of texts or phone calls • Relationships with controlling, older people or gang association • Leaving home or care without explanation • Significant changes in emotional wellbeing • A decline in school performance • Unexplained injuries or suspicion of self-harm You can report any concerns online: sussex.police.uk or call 101. In an emergency, always call 999.

Report by Karen Dunn. local democracy reporter

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk

THE HEALTH and wellbeing columnist for Post Newspapers, is getting ready for the launch of her first book.

Nutritionist and health expert, Denise Kelly will be holding a special launch party in Chichester for her book, "THe Art of Healthy Living".

Having had over ten years of clinical experience, seeing patients for nutrition consultations day in day out, (in Chichester, London and Guildford) Denise says she thinks she has almost dealt with every ailment known to man!.

She said: "THe one thing I have learnt, and that I would always advise wherever possible, to anyone, is do not wait for your alarm call. If you know something is not right with your body, or you feel pain, or unwell, take control. When you take control of your own health it's incredibly empowering."

THe book is being launched on November 12 with a party in Denise's home town of Chichester, at Purchases in North Street.

It is also being sold in seven different countries and online.

On hearing the news on her book, Denise said: "When I received that phone call, I was so calm and collected on the phone, as if it happened to me every day!

It was about 4pm and dark and miserable outside. I had just got home when I got the call.

"I stood in the kitchen and said things

like 'yes ok, let me think about that'. After putting the phone down, I had one of those moments, you know cartwheels, double flips, triple turns around the room!

And here we are, not quite one year later."

To purchase a copy of the book or more information on Denise Kelly and her work, visit her website at: denisekelly.co.uk

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Rolls-Royce demand reaches all-time high

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk GLOBAL demand for the skills of the Rolls-Royce Bespoke Collective have soared to new levels.

A trio of Rolls-Royce Phantoms are the latest bespoke creations to leave the home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood.

Torsten Müller-Ötvös, chief executive, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, commented: "Our bespoke designers masterfully translate global taste patterns into works of art, moving beyond automotive

conventions to redefine the possibilities of luxury craft.

"THese are three very different Phantoms, each illustrating the extraordinary breadth of bespoke personalisation available to patrons of our marque."

THe Rolls-Royce Bespoke Collective, a group of designers, artisans, craftspeople and engineers residing at Rolls-Royce’s Goodwood-based Global Centre of Luxury Manufacturing Excellence, are tasked with bringing patrons’ creative ideas to life.

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Demand on their services has been continually rising and today, RollsRoyce bespoke requests have reached unprecedented new levels.

Patrons of the marque yearn to surround themselves in perfectly appointed, personally curated statements of true luxury.

Rich stories are told across large swathes of sumptuous exterior and interior surfaces, while at the heart of Phantom, the innovative gallery – a central stage presented behind glass – offers patrons the opportunity to exhibit unique and personal works of art and design in their car.

John Beckley, head of Rolls-Royce Bespoke, added: "Our bespoke division is working tirelessly to fulfil customer demand.

"Never before have we seen such levels of demand for bespoke personalisation.

"THese three Phantoms have taken several years to bring to fruition and are a true reflection of our Bespoke Collective’s extraordinary skill in interpreting and realising our clients’ visions."

Rolls-Royce Phantom is a barometer for the tastes and whims of some of the world’s most dynamic and prosperous individuals.

Now in its eighth generation, Phantom has been bestowed with many of the most ornate and fanciful designs ever envisaged, becoming a flagship for artisanal craftsmanship across the luxury world.

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Volunteers call for a new charity shop A NEW charity shop in the city is calling on residents to help volunteer at the new store.

THe brand new British Heart foundation home store opens in Chichester on November 12 at 10am.

A spokesperson said: "We are looking for volunteers to join our amazing team to help support the store, whether you are just looking to find something great to do in your spare time or to learn new skills, we have plenty of roles to suit you."

THe shop will be running taster sessions on November 11, and 13.

You can drop in any time after 10am to meet the team, tour the store and learn more about the volunteering

they have available.

British Heart Foundation funds over £100 million of research each year into all heart and circulatory diseases and the things that cause them. Conditions like heart diseases, stroke, vascular dementia are all linked by blood not flowing properly.

THe charity's research starts with the patient's heart and goes on to unlock the connections between heart and circulatory diseases and their risk factors.

THe new shop will take over the former Argos site at 19/22 Southgate, Chichester, PO19 1ES. Call to speak to Heidi or Beth on 01243 928300 for more information.

Chichester City Neighbourhood Plan - October 2019 This survey aims to find out what local people think about local issues in order to inform preparation for a Chichester City Neighbourhood Plan.

A Neighbourhood Plan can include policies to influence planning decisions in our city.

Please answer ALL questions in this part of the survey.

1. Should Chichester have a nightclub?

Yes No Don’t know or don’t mind 2. Are there too many cafés in the city centre?

Yes No Don’t know or don’t mind 3. What is the one thing (if anything) that Chichester needs most as a city?

4. What level of parking should be provided for the city?

Reduce parking to force people out of their cars?

Keep the existing parking to minimise impact on residents and businesses Increase parking to support the growing population I don’t mind or don’t know 5. Would you support building a road bridge or underpass across the Basin Road rail crossing, so that traffic would not have to queue waiting for train gates to go up?

Yes No Don’t know or don’t mind 6. Would you support more temporary uses or outdoor events within the city?

Yes No Don’t know or don’t mind 7. What did you think about the temporary Christmas ice rink?

It was a good idea and Priory Park was the right place for it It was a good idea but priory park was the wrong place for it It wasn’t a good idea I’m not sure or didn’t know there was one 8. Is a new conference centre/convention centre a good idea for the city?

Yes No Don’t know or don’t mind 9. Are the following positive or negative for the appearance of the city and its surrounds?

Positive Negative Unsure - Street trees - Statues - Murals and wall art - Traditional hand painted shop signage - Posters/banners, informal adverts & for sale/to let signs 10. Should new housing be designed to fit in with Chichester’s character and appearance, or are generic “off the peg” houses acceptable?

Be influenced by local design Generic new housing styles are acceptable I don’t mind or don’t know

11. Along the northern entrance to the city, in the Lavant Road area, should subdivision of large houses into smaller flats and houses be encouraged?

No-protect the current character and appearance Yes- allow more flats I don’t mind or don’t know 12. Should there be more cycle lanes provided for new housing areas?

Yes, provide cycle lanes Yes, but only in new housing areas No, no more cycle lanes I don’t mind or don’t know 13. Should new housing have environmentally friendly features e.g. solar panels and electric car recharging points Yes No Don’t know or don’t mind 14. Would you support a “green network” of trees and green spaces around Chichester?

Yes No Don’t know or don’t mind 15. How important are Chichester’s public parks?

Very important Not very important 16. What else should we include in our Neighbourhood Plan?

The following section is not compulsory but if you could answer these questions it will help us ensure our survey responses represent the whole community.

Your age group Under 18 18 - 64 65+

Do you consider yourself to have a disability Yes No Prefer not to say

Your connection to Chichester Please tick all that apply Live in Chichester Work in Chichester Own/run a business in Chichester Student in Chichester Job-seeker in Chichester Visiting Chichester

Your sex/gender Female Male Prefer not to say Other (please specify)

Your ethnic origin Asian or Asian British Black or Black British Mixed White Other Prefer not to say

Your sexuality Straight/Heterosexual Gay/Lesbian/Homosexual Bisexual Asexual Prefer not to say Other (please specify)

The closing date for all surveys is 5PM, Monday the 9th of December 2019. To see our GDPR and privacy statements visit: www.chichestercity.gov.uk/terms-conditions/ Please cut out and mail this paper survey to: Chichester City Council, The Council House, North Street, Chichester, PO19 1LQ. Alternatively, fill out the survey online at: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ChichesterNeighbourhoodPlan More information can be found at: www.chichestercity.gov.uk/neighbourhood-plan ChichesterCityNeighbourhoodPlan Email your questions, comments or suggestions direct to us: neighbourhood.plan@chichestercity.gov.uk

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CHICHESTER CINEMA AT NEW PARK

November 8-14 LE Fête Du Cinema, the French Film Festival at Chichester Cinema at New Park, has no less than 20 films from November 8– December 8, kicking off with an exceptional illicit romance, Portrait of a Lady on Fire. In 18th-century Brittany, an Italian noblewoman has engaged a ladies’ companion, Marianne, for her beautiful daughter, Héloïse, but is in reality, an artist who creates a painting – no, two, one a secret between both women.

After a teacher leaps, mid-lesson, from a top-storey classroom, in School’s Out, his replacement, Pierre Lafitte, becomes at first intrigued, and increasingly obsessed and alarmed by an adolescent sextet of arrogant overachievers whose conspiratorial conduct and destructive games point to a future catastrophe which he cannot quite grasp.

THis second French film is joined by THe Swimming Pool (1969), a superbly controlled psychological thriller of sexual jealousy and possessiveness starring Romy Schneider, Jane Birkin and the delicious Alain Delon.

Summer 1998, Kabul under Taliban rule, is the setting of Swallows of Kabul. Zunaira and Mohsen are in love and despite the daily violence and misery under Sharia Law, they hope for a better future. One day, a foolish gesture causes life to take an irrevocable turn. THis week’s final French Festival film is a hand-drawn beautiful animation work. Keep an eye out for further French-speaking films for the next four weeks.

What the rich do with their money to keep from contributing to the greater good while their chosen leaders complain about the lazy, grasping poor, is the focus of THe Laundromat, the film named for cleaning money, not clothes. Steven Soderbergh (‘Erin Brockovich’) assembles a super A-list cast in this story of a widow (Meryl Streep) investigating an insurance fraud, leading her to

a pair of Panama law partners exploiting the world's financial system. Gary Oldman and Antonio Banderas also star.

Joker centres around the iconic arch nemesis of Batman, Arthur Fleck (the genius that is Joaquim Phoenix), a man struggling to find his way in Gotham's fractured society. A clown-for-hire by day, he aspires to be a stand-up comic at night but finds the joke always seems to be on him. Robert de Niro co-stars in this brilliant and unforgettable film.

‘I Heard it THrough the Grapevine,’ My Guy,’ Ain’t No Mountain High,’ oh yes! It’s Detroit, Michigan in the 1960s. Hitsville: THe Making of Motown, is the remarkable story of the legendary Motown Records and memorable songs by the likes of Marvin Gaye, Mary Wells and Diana Ross, told through new and exclusive interviews with the label's visionary founder, Berry Gordy, and many of its superstar artists and creative figures.

More musical revolution is found in Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool, a visionary and inventor who defied categorisation and embodied the word cool: a foray into the life and career of trumpeter and cultural icon Miles Davis.

THe bulging winter programme of Performance Events includes Puccini’s much-loved Madama Butterfly from the Met Opera (Nov 10), those toes tapping to iconic tunes in 42nd Street (THeatre Royal, Nov 12) starring Bonnie Langford.

FILM G U I D E

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

NEW RELEASE

Midway

Action, History, War Screened at Picturedrome Cinema AT the height of the Second World War, just six months after the attack on Pearl Harbour that shook the American and Allied forces, American military intelligence learned of another impending strike, this time targeting the Hawaiian islands of Midway.

Facing disbelief from superior officers, the naval and air forces took the fight to the Japanese in a bid to pre-empt the new assault. Director Roland Emmerich is known for his explosive action with blockbusters Independence Day, Godzilla, and THe Day After Tomorrow and now turns his attention to a war movie that centres on the Battle of Midway, a clash between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy which marked a pivotal turning point in the Pacific theatre during WWII. Based on the real-life events of this heroic feat and told from multiple perspectives, Midway tells the story of the leaders and soldiers who used their instincts, fortitude, and bravery to overcome the odds and secure a tremendous victory that turned the tide of the war effort. THe heroic story is brought to the big screen by an ensemble cast that includes Patrick Wilson, Ed Skrein, Mandy Moore, Woody Harrelson, Luke Evans, Alexander Ludwig, Dennis Quaid and Nick Jonas.

Sorry We Missed You Drama Screened at Picturedrome Cinema

WHAT does it really mean to work for yourself?

To work with your boss, not for them? Sorry We Missed You answers those questions with a story of unsteady hours, isolation, and scarcity of time.

It’s a story of a family working in the gig economy, at the mercy of companies that use computers to control the daily grind.

Five million workers across the United Kingdom now count as self-employed. THe number of gig workers has doubled in three years. One in nine workers in the United Kingdom are in work where they are at the mercy of their boss and where their time is not their own. But this also means there are millions of people who share this reality in common. Director Ken Loach, writer Paul Laverty and the award-winning team behind I, Daniel Blake, return with a powerful exploration of the contemporary world of work, the gig economy, and the challenges faced by one family trying to hold it all together.

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PICK OF THE WEEK

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The Aeronauts

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Action, Adventure, Biography Screened at Picturedrome Cinema

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IN 1862, daredevil balloon pilot Amelia Wren (Felicity Jones) teams up with pioneering meteorologist James Glaisher (Eddie Redmayne) to advance human knowledge of the weather and fly higher than anyone in history.

While breaking records and furthering scientific discovery, their voyage to the very edge of existence helps the unlikely pair find their place in the world they have left far below them. But they face physical and emotional challenges in the thin air, as the ascent becomes a fight for survival.

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MIDWAY (12A)

THE AERONAUTS (PG)

MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL (PG)

AFTER THE WEDDING (12A)

FRI, WED, THU: 1.15PM, 4.15PM, 7.30PM SAT: 1.15PM, 4.15PM, 7.15PM SUN: 1.15PM, 3.45PM, 7.15PM MON: 1.15PM, 5.15PM, 7.30PM TUE: 1.15PM, 4PM, 7.15PM

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Adventure, Family, Fantasy Screened at Picturedrome Cinema

PICKING up several years after Maleficent, in which audiences learned of the events that hardened the heart of Disney's most notorious villain and drove her to curse a baby Princess Aurora, Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil continues to explore the complex relationship between the horned fairy and the soon to be Queen.

Revealing the pain caused by a cruel first love, Maleficent’s immeasurable power was rivalled only by her regret for the curse she placed in the throes of that heartbreak. But having battled to save Aurora, a fragile truce stands between the kingdoms of man and magic.

In this epic fantasy adventure, Maleficent and Aurora form new alliances and face new adversaries in their struggle to protect the moors and the magical creatures that reside within.

With Aurora set to marry Prince Phillip, we are introduced to his parents – King John and Queen Ingrith (Michelle Pfeiffer), who seem openly

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

WEEKDAYS: 5PM SAT/SUN: 10.45AM, 2PM, 7PM

DOCTOR SLEEP (15)

FRI, SAT, WED, THU: 12.45PM, 4.30PM, 7.45PM SUN, TUE: 12.45PM, 4.30PM MON: 1.30PM, 4.30PM

JOKER (15) DAILY: 8PM

THE ADDAMS FAMILY (PG) SAT/SUN: 10.30AM

hostile to magical beings. Manipulated and antagonised, Maleficent naps, setting off a chain of events that sets them on a course for all-out human/ magical war. Although 2019’s Disney hype may have gone to live-action re-skins and a low-key superhero team-up, Mistress Of Evil presents a complex, vulnerable anti-hero. And this is where the real Disney magic lies.

42nd STREET - THE MUSICAL (PG) SUN/TUE: 7.30PM

FRI, WED, THU: 1.45PM, 4.45PM, 8.15PM SAT: 11.30PM, 1.45PM, 4.45PM, 8.15PM SUN: 11.30PM, 1PM, 4.45PM, 8.15PM MON: 1.45PM, 4.45PM 8.30PM TUE: 1.30PM, 4.45PM, 8.15PM

FRI, MON, TUE, WED, THU: 2PM

SHAUN THE SHEEP: FARMAGEDDON (U) SAT/ SUN: 10.15AM

FOREIGN FILM: SHOPLIFTERS (15)

Japanese drama in which an impoverished family takes in a young girl they fear is being abused.

MON: 8PM

COMING SOON: LE MANS ‘66

American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference, the laws of physics and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford and challenge Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.

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

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THE POST'S TOP 20 THINGS TO DO & SEEthis week

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Event. A Century in Music, Prose and Poetry. Celebrity guests, including actors James Bolam, Susan Jameson and Christopher Timothy, will read poetry and prose as part of this event marking the centenary of Care for Veterans being held in the Baron's Hall at Arundel Castle on November 9. Public tickets are available at £50 each by calling 01903 218444.

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Event. Bavarian Oompah Evening. Dig out your dirndls and lederhosen, Bognor Regis Lions Club is organising a Bavarian evening, complete with a five-piece band, which has played on television's Alan Titchmarsh Show. Tickets are £20 and must be prebooked before the event at the Rowland Rank Centre, Aldwick, Bognor Regis, on November 16, from 7pm. Call Simon Knight on 01243 264718.

3

Comedy. Chichester Speigeltent.

THe city's extra performance space in Oaklands Park has four nights of comedy performances, starting with Enter the Dragons, a riotous, surreal odyssey which explodes the myths about getting older, on November 11 and 12. For details and bookings, visit: chichesterspeigeltent. com or call the box office on 01243 781312.

4

Music. Open mic. THe Claremont in Scott Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1UH, is hosting an open mic night with Sedge and Jon on November 10, 8pm-10pm. Basic equipment is provided but musicians are encouraged to bring their own instruments and gear, bearing in mind the longer it takes to set up, the less time people have to play. Usually, acts have 15 minutes / three songs minimum

per set. All singers and other performers welcome.

5

Theatre. The Snow Queen.

When her friend Kay is stolen by the cold-hearted Snow Queen, Gerda must find the strength and courage to travel across the lands to save him.

Performances by thisismytheatre.com are at Chichester's Guildhall in Priory Park on November 16 and St Wilfrid's Chapel, Church Norton, Selsey, on November 24, both start at 3pm. Tickets are £12.50 for adults and £5 for children.

6

Theatre. Curtains. University of Chichester Triple THreat Company present a hilarious murdermystery whodunnit, Curtains, a musical send-up of murder mystery plots, set in 1950s Boston. THe company returns to the Alexandra THeatre, in Belmont Street, from November 14-16 with evening and matinee shows. Tickets are £14 for adults, £8 for students from the box office on 01243 861010.

7

Event. Cycle Goodwood.

Goodwood’s iconic motor circuit invites members of the public to get active with the launch of an exciting cycling initiative on November 10.

Confident riders can join on Tuesday evenings, 5.30pm-7.30pm, and every other Sunday morning, 8am-noon, across the winter months, while families are welcome on Sunday afternoons to go round the 2.4-mile circuit as many times as they wish. Tuesday sessions are £10 per person as are Sundays for adults with £5 tickets for 13 to17-year-olds. THey can be paid for on the day or in advance at: goodwood.com

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Music. Richard Smith. West Sussex Guitar Club is once again delighted to host a return performance by the eclectic flat and finger picking guitarist, Richard Smith. THis will be held at the Regis School of Music at 46 Sudley Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1ER, on November 16, at 7.30pm. Tickets on the door or call 01243 866462 /266017. Nonmembers of the club pay £15, full-time students half price and under-18s free.

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Music. Frederick Stocken. A prize-winning organist and composer, Frederick Stocken, will perform at Chichester Cathedral on November 12 at its latest lunchtime recital. Admission to the cathedral is free and concert-goers are free to come and go between 1.10pm and 2pm. Coffee is available and lunch may be eaten.

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Event. Halloween Party. THe annual BBC Children In Need appeal will benefit from funds raised at this party being held at Seasons, Bognor Regis Town Football Club, Nyewood Lane, Bognor Regis PO21 2TY on November 10. Entry to the event costs £5 and everyone is asked to arrive for this family event, between 1pm and 5pm, in fancy dress. It is being organised by staff of Boots Opticians and Boots and will include a raffle,tombola and much more fun.

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Music. Totally Blondie. Re- live the seventies and eighties as much-acclaimed Totally Blondie hit town on November 15 at Chichester Assembly Room in North Street (PO19 1LQ) . THe stunning lookalike vocalist Aurora is reminiscent of Debbie Harry in her prime and the audience can expect to hear all the greatest hits from Denis, Denis to Heart of Glass and Atomic. Doors open at 7pm for a 7 30pm start. Tickets are selling fast and are available from THe Novium, in Tower Street, Chichester, in person, by calling 01243 816525 or online at wegottickets.com priced at £20

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Totally Blondie, Chichester.

Comedy. Having it Off@ The Hoff. Dave THompson has performed his stand-up comedy act in 41 countries. Known for his zany style, he's written material for many famous names and among his film and TV appearances, he's best known as the actor inside the Tinky Winky costume in the 'Teletubbies'. Also performing at THe Hothampton Arms, 49-51 London

Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1PR, will be Ben Robson, Riggs, Ben McLaughlin, Dan Churchley with MC Glenn West.

THe evening, on November 14, is from 8pm-11pm, costs £6 with tickets from eventbrite.com

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Music.Iron Tyger. Best known for their powerful renditions of eighties' classics, Iron Tyger will perform a full spectrum of awesome stadium anthems, rock classics, power ballads and pop pleasers. Doors open at 8pm on November 9 at THe Chichester Inn, West Street, Chichester PO19 1RP. Tickets are £10 on the door or in advance from Time Machine Records, THe Almshouse Arcade, THe Hornet, Chichester, PO19 7JL or call the venue on 01243 783185.

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Music. Jesus Jones. Jesus Jones formed at the end of 1988, and quickly established themselves as one of the most exciting and innovative acts of their time. THey were one of the first bands to successfully blend rock and dance music, using samples and beats over catchy, commercial pop songs.

And now Mike Edwards, Jerry De Borg, Alan Doughty, Iain Baker and Simon 'Gen' Matthews are back with a show at central Worthing venue St Paul's on November 8.

Tickets for the 7.30pm gig are £20.50 on the door.

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Theatre. Prism. Following a sell-out run at London’s Hampstead THeatre, Prism is the astonishing true story of the man who spent his life making Hollywood’s greatest divas look beautiful. Robert Lindsay plays the double Oscar-winning cinematic master Jack Cardiff, who has retired to a Buckinghamshire village, surrounded by memorabilia of his days on famous film sets – and his secret liaisons with famous women. Tara Fitzgerald also stars in this delightfully witty and poignant play.

Prism is at Chichester Festival THeatre on November 8 and 9. Visit: cft.org.uk

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Event. Early Bird Christmas Fayre. THe venue for the regular artisan market in central Bognor Regis, the town's Methodist Church in Waterloo Square (PO21 1ST), opposite Queensway, will host some different stalls on November 7 when church members will organise an all-day fair. THey are offering lots of stalls, many with a festive theme, for shoppers and browsers from

10am, and coffee will be available.

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Theatre. Wifi Wars. Team captain/narrator of Dara Ó Briain’s Go 8 Bit, Steve McNeil hosts, using WiFi Wars’ world recordbreaking interactive tech. Bring a charged smartphone to play along and compete against the whole audience to win the show. Chichester's Speigeltent next to Chichester Festival THeatre is the place for the action on November 13 and 14 at 7pm.

Suitable for ages 14-plus. Adult tickets are £12 with concessions at £8. Call the festival theatre box office on 01243 781312 or visit: chichesterspeigeltent.com

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Music. Jam session. Every year on the second Sunday in January, THe Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity, known in Poland as WOSP, raises money to buy medical equipment for Polish children's hospitals and to help fund that event a Polish and international jam session will be held at THe Waverley, Marine Drive West, Bognor Regis PO21 2QA. Musician Piotrek Szczodry will be heading the performers on November 15, 7.30pm11pm.

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Music. A Night at the Musicals. Hilarious hijinks and shady shenanigans abound as Olivier Award-winning Le Gateau Chocolat and Queen of the Alternative Drag scene Jonny Woo drag you through the back catalogue of fabulous musicals, from Gypsy to Grease, Annie and THe Lion King. A raucous night of ballsy ballads, delightful duets and slaughtered show tunes; a tortured loved letter to the glorious genre of musical theatre.

THere are two late-night performances, on November 15 and 16, 9.30pm, at the Chichester Speigeltent. Tickets are £18, available at: chichesterspeigeltent.com

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Event. Winter Wellness Weekend. Try free taster sessions on mindfulness, yoga and more to stay healthy and stress-free this winter. Sir Peter Scott started the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust in part to help enhance people’s lives by being close to nature. You can exercise your body and soul along the pathways and secret spots around the beautiful wetlands reserve, too. No booking needed on November 16 and 17. Entry included as part of usual admission to WWT, Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB from 9.30am-4.30pm.

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By Kelly Wickham Prism Until November 9 Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP 01243 781312 box.office@cft.org.uk www.cft.org.uk WORLDWIDE, around 50 million people have dementia and it's a disease which is on the rise.

British cinematographer, director and photographer, Jack Cardiff is the subject of this play by Terry Johnson, exploring the heartbreaking effects dementia can have not only on the person suffering, but the people surrounding them.

Robert Lindsay, playing Jack, is incredible as he flits from present to past, confusing those around him as he mixes up his loved ones with the famous people he once worked with.

His son, Mason, has created a memory box in the shape of the garage at his father's home, combining

all his old equipment, photographs, paintings and other bits and pieces he has clung on to throughout the years.

Mason (Oliver Hembrough) has employed Lucy (Victoria Blunt), a young woman, to both care for and type up Jack's memories to create a book. However, Jack is more inclined to re-enact all his memories and Lucy's typing skills are less than adequate.

One moment, Jack is sat beside his beloved wife, Nicola, played by Tara Fitzgerald, who he continually calls Katie (Katharine Hepburn - his possible true love) and the next we are transformed back to the

filming of the African Queen where Tara's portrayal of Katharine Hepburn is absolutely incredible.

All three cast members play both of their parts incredibly well, but of course the star of the show is Robert Lindsay who induces a clever charm possibly reminiscent of that of the real Jack Cardiff with a confusion, anybody who has witnessed dementia first-hand can relate to.

THe prism is a clever metaphor for the missing piece of his beloved camera, and the way Jack clutches it in his hand and relives the memories of a vivid and colourful life he once lived.

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Time to book Christmas parties and dinners CHRISTMAS comes but once a year and when it comes it brings good cheer - if your idea of good cheer is a feast and knees-up with colleagues, friends and family, now's the time to book.

Many groups have a tradition of getting together towards the end of the year to mark the passing of another 12 months and hotels and pubs are keen to make those celebrations go with a swing.

If you're the officer of a club or society or the work representative who has the task of finding a venue, perhaps offering a choice to potential guests before making a decision, looking at menus and thinking about after-meal entertainment, there are a lot of options in West Sussex.

Perhaps you always go to the same place, eat the same food and dance to the same band and everyone's happy with the arrangements but, if you're considering a change or it's the first time you will be organising the all-important Christmas 'do', here are a few tips.

Plan early Already, there are fewer than 50 days to December 25 and, if you have particular requirements, you may find a limited number of eating places to suit your needs. Collect menus and visit venues wherever possible and decide as soon as you can, both to keep your booking on the date you wish and to give guests reassurance their event will go ahead seamlessly. Some venues offer early bird discounts.

Visit the venue Party organisers should visit the venue to check details and ask questions to ensure a good time is had by all, especially if it's somewhere not used before. What decorations are envisaged? Is there enough space for all without being cramped? Can dietary requirements be accommodated? Will tables be cleared and moved for after-meal dancing?

THese are just a few queries which should be resolved in good time before the event. Also, think about how guests will travel to and from a venue, such as if taxis will be available or whether overnight stays will be possible.

Disabled guests should not be excluded and it may be worth checking whether your group will have exclusive use of the facilities.

Families & friends If you are not an employee or member of a club, you need not feel left out of the Christmas party scene as many restaurants are more than happy to provide a festive atmosphere and special menus for small groups of families and friends but, again, don't leave it too late to choose a menu, book a table and then look forward to a memorable experience.

Consult guests Because you are a keen meat-eater and would be happy with a steak dinner and lots of alcohol, don't assume your fellow diners have the same tastes.

Check menus for options, such as vegetarian, and whether traditional turkey and Christmas pudding will suit everyone or if lighter meals will be available.

THere's also the question of money. Some employers are still happy to foot the full bill, including drinks, for a work-related event but most require contribution of all or some of the cost to be paid by those people attending and party organisers should be aware not everyone has a bottomless purse or wallet. Taking payment in stages may help budgets but venues will require deposits when booking.

Whatever your business has planned for Christmas, advertise in the Bognor Regis and Chichester Post and shout about your tinsel-laden plans to tens of thousands with the area's largest newspaper readership.

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By Kelly Wickham Cardamom Bay 43 Queensway, Bognor Regis PO21 1QN Tel: 01243 842010 www.cardamombay.co.uk ON a wet and windy, wintery night there is nothing more warming and satisfying than an authentic Indian.

My friend, Nicola, and I visited on a Saturday evening, where the temperatures had dropped and the rain hadn't stopped all day so it was light relief to be in the dry and warm.

Nicola and I were offered a table near the window under the gentle glow of the warm lights and the bright colours of the bubble towers where Nicola opted for a diet Coke and I opted for a Cobra beer.

We both decided to skip the starters, despite the temptation of Cheese Tikka - Spiced marinated chicken tikka topped with melted cheese and served

with chefs special coconut and almond sauce and Kalamari - Fresh squid spiced with Bengal Masala served with tomato chilli jam.

After a lot of discussion with helpful staff, I asked for my favourite curry (chicken aloo paneer) which was not on the menu. However, the staff said they were able to make this up for me. I ordered this along with a mushroom rice £3.95, while my friend opted for Murghi Torkari (chicken cooked with garlic, ginger and mixed spices) for £12.95 with pilau rice £3.80.

As we skipped starters we opted to share a cheese naan £3.95, onion bahjis (sliced onion mixed with herbs, spices, garam flour and served with minted yoghurt sauce) £4.25 and Bombay aloo (gently spiced potatoes) £4.25.

Chicken aloo paneer is a delicious and mouthmelting curry made with potatoes and cheese. It was cooked to absolute perfection, lightly spiced but with a lot of gooey, melting cheese which is my favourite ingredient!

Nicola had just returned from a trip to India, and

commented how thin and tasty the naan bread was, which was similar to the ones she had lately.

Often, Indian restaurants serve a bread which is fairly large and has more of doughy consistency.

She also commented that her curry was just the right spice.

Despite the generous portion sizes, we were both tempted by the desserts with some ice cream to cleanse the pallet.

I chose the parfait caramel - a creme caramel flavoured ice cream rippled with a rich caramel sauce topped with honeycomb sprinkles (£4.95) and Nicola opted for the chocolate orange bombe - creamy orange ice cream coated in deluxe milk chocolate (£4.95).

THe parfait caramel was really light and creamy and the perfect finish to a curry. Nicola said her orange bombe was really chocolatey and the orange tang was delicious.

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£10 Non-refundable deposit per person is required ~ Please see our Christmas Lunch Leaflet for full menu details

LUNCH MENU ~ Celeriac, Hazelnut and Truffle Soup Beef Carpaccio Smoked Salmon and Beetroot Salad Roasted Beetroot and Celeriac ~ Roasted Cod Fillet Cider Roast Turkey Crown Stuffed Pumpkin ~ Eggnog Trifle Christmas Pudding Poached Pears in Red Wine and Chocolate Sauce Cheeseboard & Winter Chutney (+£2) ~ Coffee & Mints

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Looking to make your Christmas extra special spend the night in one of our beautiful boutique bedrooms, with 25% off during December.

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Three major awards in three months Crate and Apple 14 Westgate, Chichester PO19 3EU Tel: 01243 539336 www.crateandapple.co.uk CRATE and Apple of Westgate, Chichester have been up for three major awards over the last few months.

In September, this local pub and restaurant had its youngest chef, Harley Allen nominated for ‘young chef of the year' in the National Great British Pub Awards.

In October of this year, they were nominated for 'exceptional customer service' in the Sussex Food and Drinks Awards, hosted by Sussex Life magazine.

More recently, they have just taken third place in the Sussex pub of the year competition, number one in Chichester.

Owner, Andy Jeffcoate said: "To be nominated as a finalist for these awards is a great honour and a vindication of all the hard work and progress that we have made as a team.

"At Crate and Apple what sets us apart from other eateries is our attention to detail and an ethos that the whole team take pride in.

"Our formula is simple – we put the customer before all else, we stand for the community, we focus on delivering exceptional food that has been produced or farmed locally supporting other local businesses and we use fresh and seasonal ingredients where possible."

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STARTERS . Smoked Ham Hock & Pea Soup, Apple & Celeriac Slaw (GF) . Honey & Hazelnut Baked Brie, Rosemary Sour Dough Melba Toast (V/GF-OPT) . Beetroot Cured Smoked Salmon, Vodka Crème Fraiche, Cucumber & Rocket Salad, Salmon Caviar,

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. Roasted Spice Butternut Squash Hummus Crostini, Toasted Walnut Bread, Pomegranate Salsa Verde (VE)

MAINS . Maple & Bourbon Glazed Turkey, Creamed Corn, Sprouts, Smoked Bacon Lardons, Bone Marrow Roast Potatoes, Pig in Duvet, Rich Gravy . Slow Cooked Brisket of Beef, Bone Marrow Roast Potatoes, Pig In Duvet, Braised Red Cabbage, Sprouts, Carrots, Rich Gravy . Wild Mushroom & Chestnut Wellington, Spiced Red Cabbage Puree, Rosemary Infused Fondant Potatoes, Clementine Glazed Carrots (VE) . Short Stream Trout Supreme, Spinach, Pressed Apple & Potato, Spiced Butternut Squash Puree, Dill Crisp

DESSERTS . Baileys Tiramisu, Passionfruit Coulis (V) . Carrot Cake, Christmas Pudding Ice Cream, Brandy Snap (V) . Soupe De Fruits Rouge Aux Herbes, Champagne (VE) . Sussex Charmer Crème Brulee, Oatcakes (G/F)

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Playing over 20 characters, Martin Prest brings Charles Dickens' timeless story of redemption to life in this spectacular oneman show. The perfect start to the Christmas Season!

Daily from 1 December, 2019 Book now!

Ages 8 and up. Tickets £10 Doors open at 6:30 for drinks, mulled wine, and homemade mince pie!

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Denmans Garden opening times: Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm Last orders: hot food 3pm, tea and coffee 3:30pm Closed Mondays & major Holidays Gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan options available Bookings required for groups of 8 or more

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Festive feasts are on the menu at Denmans - with a lot more to enjoy at the garden and tea rooms as well Denmans Garden Denmans Lane, Fontwell, Nr. Arundel West Sussex BN18 0SU Tel: 01243 278950 www.denmans.org ALTHOUGH autumn is in full, colourful swing, Christmas is just around the corner. It is not too early to get into the holiday spirit and the Denmans Garden Tea Rooms are gearing up for what should be a beautiful (and tasty!) December.

Since re-opening just over a year ago, the Tea Rooms have a stylish, fresh look with a tempting menu to match. Starting on December 1, the Tea Rooms will be serving mouth-watering Christmas roast dinners daily and we’re sure it will be very difficult to choose between roast turkey with all the trimmings, pork belly and roast potatoes, and blue cheese or the sweet potato and butternut squash nut roast! Starters are equally tempting and the puddings alone will make you want to return time and time again. Our chef’s White Chocolate and Whiskey Bread & Butter Pudding will make you wish it was Christmas dinner all year round!

THe Tea Rooms are licensed with wines, beer and cider available. Mulled wine will be on tap for the holidays as well!

If Afternoon Tea is your favourite way to celebrate Christmas, Denmans offers a deluxe afternoon tea complete with its fantastic homemade scones and treats. Book the newly renovated Botanical Room for your private Christmas party or sink into the settee in the cosy coffee bar with your bestie for a cake and coffee.

Afterwards, stop in the gift shop for beautiful Christmas pressies! Including one-off gifts for gardeners, children, and anyone else in your life.

Pre-booking is essential for the in-demand afternoon teas and for the Christmas lunch menu, which offers two courses for £22.50 or three for £25, by calling 01243 278950.

Parking is free for all visitors, as is entry to the Tea Room, gift shop and plant centre, with garden entry at £5 for adults, £4 for seniors. Denmans Gardens is open daily, except Mondays.

On December 6, actor Martin Prest will give a onetime performance of “A Christmas Carol”. Playing 20 different characters, he brings Charles Dickens’ timeless story of redemption to life – all in an hour.

Admission is £10 per person and mulled wine and the soon-to-be legendary Denmans homemade mince pie will be served. Doors and the gift shop open at 6.30pm and the performance begins at 7.30pm.

Denmans Garden is a must-see as well. THe home and garden of late designer John Brookes MBE has been under renovation for the past two years and is stunningly beautiful in winter. THe four-acre contemporary garden was started by Joyce Robinson, who moved there in 1946. She was known to pick flowers from the garden on Christmas Day to adorn her mantle. Her flowers and John’s strong lines and architectural planting make for an unusual and brilliant winter garden – a peaceful respite from the holidays if you need it.

THe gardeners are always available to answer tricky plant-related questions.

Closed from December

23 until January 3, the gardens will then re-open and for that month admission will be free! Wander through the walled garden and past the pond or sit in the conservatory to start 2020 off right.

Hellebores, camellias, early bulbs, coloured stems, and loads of texture make this garden as colourful and interesting in winter as it is every other season of the year. THis is an amazing chance to see beyond the wall for free!

THough Christmas roasts dinners will have ended, Sunday roast dinners will continue to be served every Sunday between 12pm-3pm. Enjoy a lovely Sunday roast or indulge in a cream tea or hearty lunch, all freshly prepared (definitely hits the spot after a wander through the garden!). Daily specials and light bites, available from 10am to 3pm, are always a treat and are served by friendly staff.

January will also see the resumption of classes, from yoga and pilates to card-making. Learn how to

get more from your smart phone from photographer Jonathan Ward or experiment with various mediums in Jo Dower’s popular watercolour workshops to stave off the mid-winter blues. Check the Denmans Garden website (denmans.org) to see what’s on.

THe exhibition about four of John Brookes’ gardens abroad, “THe Garden in its Setting”, will also still be up. THe exhibition focuses on how he connected each one to its setting by integrating the surrounding landscape, local vernacular, his clients’ needs, and the surrounding architecture into his design.

If you are romantically inclined, the Tea Rooms will be holding its first-ever Valentine’s Day dinner so save the date – February 14 (just in case you’ve forgotten gentlemen!). Please book early to avoid disappointment.

We hope to welcome you to one of the best kept secrets in Sussex soon!

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

A bit of help for the winter months www.denisekelly.co.uk Tel: 07730671436 Email: denise@ thewellbeingcompanyltd.com THOSE of you that know me, or have been a client of mine, will know that I am not a massive fan of supplements.

I prefer to prescribe herbs, superfoods and real foods to help encourage the body to stay in peak health.

However, they definitely do have their place, and during these colder, darker, winter months, we need all the help we can get. Viruses and bugs are rife right now.

Every person I am coming into contact with is coughing, sneezing and spluttering all over me! If you feel this is you, too, and you would like a little tonic to glide you through these more challenging months then here is my list…but I would like to add that just because you are taking a supplement, doesn’t mean you can take your eye off the ball with your food.

You can guarantee that extra garlic, ginger, turmeric and cinnamon in your cooking or raw, is going to give you that little immune boost to keep you fighting fit through these months.

1. Elderberry.

THis is typically found in the warmer parts of North America and Europe.

It is rumoured that Hippocrates, the Greek “father of medicine,” referred to the elderberry as his “medicine chest” due to its many functions.

THe antioxidant capacity of black elderberries is superior to strawberries, cranberries and blueberries and just a few teaspoons of black elderberry may help to keep you at your best until spring finally shines.

2. Vitamin C. Winter will be much more bearable with help from this super charge Vitamin C. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, which protects against free radical damage, chemicals and pollutants that may harm our body’s cells.

It’s easy to obtain through diet.

Citrus fruits, berries, kiwi, pineapple and strawberries are a few of the best sources of vitamin C, but if these nutrient-rich foods aren’t part of your diet, you can supplement vitamin C in a variety of forms, from tasty chewable tablets to capsules and powders.

3. Vitamin E oil If you suffer from dry, flaky skin in cooler weather, vitamin E oil is an excellent addition to your personal

PINEAPPLE is one of the best sources of vitamin C

That extra garlic, ginger, turmeric and cinnamon is going to give you that little immune boost to keep you fighting fit through these months.

care routine.

THough not your typical supplement, this oil provides a powerful dose of vitamin E that you apply topically – just as you would a body lotion.

It’s often mixed with other oils (almond, apricot, avocado, sunflower, etc), which all have an array of benefits to promote healthy skin.

On top of being an excellent moisturiser, vitamin E oil is an antioxidant, protecting our skin from free radical damage.

4. Zinc THis is an often-overlooked mineral with a host of important benefits. Zinc supports proper

immune function, eye health and the regulation of appetite, taste and smell.

Zinc is also responsible for the production of superoxide dismutase (SOD), which plays an important role in protecting our bodies from free radical damage. Men may especially benefit from this mineral, as zinc helps to support healthy prostate tissue, sperm mobility and testosterone production.

If you have health issues and would like to book a consultation with me to devise your own personalised plan, don’t hesitate to contact me.

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The Ship Canal Trust undertakes the preservation, maintenance and improvement of the canal from its Basin to Birdham. The Chair’s main responsibility is to lead and manage the work of the Trust Board and to ensure that it operates effectively, provides vision and direction and fully discharges its legal and regulatory responsibilities. The Chairman plans and chairs the meetings, ensures that an AGM is delivered and ensures that the Trust’s roles are delivered by appropriate trustees or other colleagues. This will include being the spoke person for the canal on the general direction of the Trust and important matters relating to the condition and use of the canal; and responding to the public and other agencies on comments and concerns as they arise.

Voluntary Shop Assistant – Cat and Rabbit Rescue Centre The Cat and Rabbit Rescue Centre takes in unwanted, abandoned or stray cats, kittens, rabbits and guinea pigs, and gives them a good quality of life until it is possible to find a loving, permanent home for them. Activities include: educating the public, neutering the animals, feeding and general care, and finding forever homes for the many animals in their care. They are looking for people to volunteer in their charity shops in West Wittering.

Tasks will include: sorting and pricing clothes, keeping the shop tidy, working at the till, serving and helping customers. Ideal volunteers will have a personable manner, be able to use common sense and your own initiative and be reliable. The time commitment is flexible - part time or full time, some weekends and bank holidays.

Trustee – Birdham Pre-School

Birdham Pre-School is a purpose built Pre-school on the school grounds. They currently provide childcare for children aged between 1-5 as a Pre-school and offer breakfast club to school children. As a Pre-school they strive to gain the best possible outcome for all children in their care. They do this through working closely with everybody involved. They are looking to expand their Trustee selection and skill-set; they are reliant on Trustees as a legal requirement to stay open. The Trustees will work with the manager, bursar and staff. The Time Commitment will be: weekly emails, meetings one evening once every 6 weeks, 2 fundraisers per year.

Admin Volunteer to the CEO – 4Sight Vision Support

4Sight Vision Support is a charity supporting people with sight loss and a membership organisation, based in West Sussex. They provide services to improve health and wellbeing, promote independence and prevent social isolation. The purpose of this volunteer role is to provide dedicated administrative and secretarial support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Through this, you will be helping 4Sight Vision Support to achieve its key aim and objective of supporting people living with sight loss across West Sussex. Main Activities / Tasks: to support & help the CEO manage his busy diary; to provide administrative support for meetings, e.g. minute taking; liaising and coordinating on behalf of the CEO where necessary; making & managing communications via telephone and in written formats; computer work; having a good knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access; to gain a good knowledge/understanding of the work of 4Sight Vision Support; and filing.

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By David Rigglesford, president of the Rotary Club of Chichester I WROTE last month about the first major project of my club after its establishment in 1919, the War Memorial.

Another very early project for the club was our involvement with the Chichester Boys’ Club, with which we have continued to be closely involved to this day.

Following the First World War, there were many social issues affecting all communities as a result of the huge losses suffered during the conflict, with many children losing their fathers, and unemployment rising as the country struggled to get back on its feet. Within our Rotary Club, there was much discussion around “boys’ work” and it was agreed that we should put our efforts into establishing a boys’ club in Chichester.

THe Chichester Boys’ Club was established to offer opportunities for education and outdoor pursuits, and to give boys a start in life, and began its work in 1922. By May, 1922, the attendance was reported as 45 boys, with a field being made available by members of the Rotary club for cricket. A fete was arranged jointly with local Scouts to help raise funds for improved facilities, which raised £195 (around £9,000 in today’s money).

THe Rotary Club discussed a formal constitution for the boys' club, whose objects were “to promote the moral, social, intellectual and physical welfare of boys in the Chichester area”.

In July, 1923, the purchase of new premises in Little London was completed, and the club was officially opened in October by Sir William Bird, the MP for Chichester. THe boys’ club remains in Little London to this day.

By March, 1925, membership of the club had increased to 110, and ongoing activities at the club included lectures, entertainment, a library, billiards, table tennis, cricket, football and cross country running.

A prominent and very active supporter of the club was Bassil Shippam, well-known for his food production business in Chichester, and described as 'one of Chichester’s sons and an untiring worker for good causes' when being granted the freedom of the city of Chichester in 1962. THe Shippam family has a long record of active membership of the Rotary Club of Chichester.

In January, 1946, the Rotary Club was heavily involved in the acquisition of the site next to the existing boys’ club premises in Little London, and in the same year the National Association of Boys’ Clubs was appointed as trustees of the club.

Fund-raising for building on the additional site continued into the 1950s, and building work finally started in December, 1954.

As part of the agreement, the Rotary Club of Chichester was to be represented on the boys’ club management committee in perpetuity, and members of our Rotary Club still take an active role in the management of the boys’ club.

In more recent years, some funding was received from West Sussex County Council, but this funding was withdrawn in 2010 as part of cutbacks in local government expenditure. For a while, the future of the club was uncertain, but the Rotary Club was able to make secure arrangements going forward to ensure the survival of the boys’ club, which now continues to thrive. It is particularly noted for its support for local young boxers.

As “centenarians” ourselves, we look forward to joining in the celebrations of the boys’ club centenary in 2022.

OLD AND young came together to celebrate Halloween at a Chichester care home.

Youngsters from the nearby Co-operative Childcare in Chichester were invited to enjoy tea-time with the residents at Colten Care's Wellington Grange and an afternoon of fun and laughter.

Two year-old Chun Tak and Scarlett, Daniel, Ted and Jake, all aged three, had a wonderful time singing and dancing for residents before playing some ghoulish games.

"It’s lovely to see the youngsters enjoying themselves," said resident Joan Llewellyn as Jake, dressed in a dinosaur outfit, was captivated by a nursery song she sang for him.

Companionship team leader Kay Vevers said: "We like to invite the children along to spend time with our residents and they all seem to enjoy the mutli-generational gathering."

After tucking into jam sandwiches and chocolate cakes decorated with white chocolate ghosts, the children were given sweets by the residents to take home with them.

Wellington Grange offers the highest quality residential and nursing care from its location close to the historic city centre of Chichester.

THe home is part of Colten Care, an independent and family-run company determined to set the highest standards in all aspects of care for the elderly.

BOSHAM-BASED Peter Nicholson, owner of Solent Sunbeam ‘Dainty’ hull no 1, shone among the ‘grand dames’ of classic yachts at La Belle Classe, Regates Royales and Voiles de St Tropez regattas in the south of France.

What started 15 years ago as an unusual and challenging adventure, has become not only an annual event, but one that has created life-enhancing memories, incredible sailing experiences, lifelong friendships, prestigious awards and a few headaches along the way.

Getting a 96-year-old classic keelboat plus its skipper, crew and shore-team to the South of France is a military operation which takes planning and commitment, not to mention people and financial resources! Each year the yacht visits Haines Boatyard in Itchenor for maintenance and restoration. THe trip down to the Cote D’Azur is taken at a leisurely pace allowing time to enjoy the food and wine on the way.

La Belle Classe regatta is an exclusive event sponsored by Prince Albert of Monaco and is by invitation only. Les Regates Royales attracts all the great classic yachts from around the world and Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is a huge event attracting both classic yachts and the latest modern racing yachts with over 300 yachts taking part and more than 4,000 sailors and supporters. Peter notes that St Tropez, with its magical location and stunning racing, makes the perfect setting for finishing his sailing season.

THis year, the racing was very hot, often with light winds, which proved challenging and resulted in some postponements and cancellations. THe evening parties and camaraderie, however, more than made up for it as well as the sight of the priceless array of vintage yachts in the harbour.

Despite having some good starts, usually keeping clear of the larger yachts and sailing a steady course, Dainty’s results in the three regattas were not outstanding, just missing by countback third place and a place on the podium at Saint-Tropez. However, Peter, owner of Solent Sunbeam Dainty hull no 1, which was built in 1923, and his team greatly enjoyed taking part. THe atmosphere and camaraderie are what bring him and his 96-year-old Sunbeam, Dainty back year after year.

CHICHESTER Stroke Club held a special Halloween themed dance workout masterclass at Goodwood Park Hotel.

THe Dance Fit Class enabled those attending to learn upbeat routines, burn calories and improve their overall fitness while raising funds for the local stroke club.

A spokesperson for the club said: "Our sincere thanks go to Carrie of the Dance Studio, who, with assistance from Jackie, committee member of the stroke club, organised the event.

"We also thank the staff at the Goodwood Park Hotel for the help and support that they so generously gave."

THe proceeds from this event will be donated to the Chichester Stroke Club and will help to support the 35-year-old charity.

Chichester Stroke Club is a unique facility providing aftercare and encouragement to stroke survivors and respite for carers and partners.

THe club is run entirely by a dedicated team of volunteers and is currently looking for more volunteers to help at meetings.

For more information, visit: chichesterstrokeclub.org.uk A SPECIAL service of thanksgiving and celebration for animal companions was held at St George’s Church, Chichester.

Fr Tim and Fr Toby made everyone welcome and led the varied congregation in song and prayer before each pet was offered an individual blessing.

A number of dogs were in fine voice and so many animals enjoyed the atmosphere from

tortoises to Great Danes.

Afterwards, there were refreshments for both humans and animals to finish the afternoon with fellowship and fun.

A spokesperson said: "THank you so much to all who came and made this a true celebration of all creatures great and small and the humans who love and care for them."

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By Su Fullwood Part Two LAST week, we left Joseph Charles Ketterer having taken over the thriving business known as St Johns in West Street, Midhurst, from Mary Ann Lawrence, who had retired having run the business for over 20 years.

Joseph’s German father and English mother had settled in Frome, Somerset, where Joseph and his siblings were all born. By 1891 he had moved to Chichester (Caledonian Road) had married Fanny Millyard and was working as a watchmaker from their home. A few years later, the couple moved to Midhurst.

Joseph became a stalwart of the town community. He was a member of the parish council and a director of the Midhurst Gas Company. He was a trustee of several local charities and a member of THe Midhurst Town Trust. It seems he was also very well respected and well liked. However, with the beginning of the First World War in July, 1914, Joseph felt there was a change in attitude towards him due to his German ancestry.

He suffered, possibly from anxiety and paranoia, tragically committing suicide in the workshop premises in autumn 1914. THe West Sussex Gazette featured a long article about the tragedy and put the reason down to “war worry and title tattle”.

THen, as now, mental health was a very real issue and although Joseph had turned to people for help it is evident there was little support available at a time of extreme political unrest.

Despite these exceptionally difficult circumstances, Joseph’s wife, Fanny, carried on looking after their daughter (who had an unspecified disability) and running the business. Having already run a newsagents herself, she extended the lease on the premises for another seven years maintaining it as a successful, viable business until 1917, when Ernest Charles Bannister purchased the shop stock and the lease. Fanny went on to live into her late 90s and by 1956 was celebrated as being the oldest resident living in Midhurst.

Then, as now, mental health was a very real issue and although Joseph had turned to people for help it is evident there was little support available at a time of extreme political unrest

f John Allnutt in the shop in West Street in the 1990s

f Geoff Allnutt outside Shop 2017

f View of West Street with Charles Ketterer outside the shop c1911

E. C. Bannister and Son existed in West Street until 1981 when John Allnutt, also a qualified watchmaker, purchased the leasehold to the business. John had previously worked for J. W. Benson in London, Kingsway Stores in Nigeria and Ghana and had run his own workshop in Tooting, south London, for many years.

His business was built on long tradition, trust and popularity, running profitably but without much change until his retirement in 2001. By this time, his son, Geoff, had joined him first as an apprentice and then, after qualifying as a watchmaker in London and Switzerland, as a business partner.

Following John’s retirement, Geoff continued the business, overseeing a dramatic refurbishment of the shop front and interior to bring the business into a brand new era of sustainability and development.

In 2010, with an aim to keep horological skills alive and flourishing, Geoff Allnutt took on his first apprentice, Jacob Russell.

Jacob graduated from the British Horological Institute and became the youngest person

to be awarded the title Fellow (FBHI) at that time. In 2015, THe Heritage Craft Association commissioned a report into crafts that were dying out which resulted in a document known as “THe Red List Of Endangered Crafts”. THe Red List included watch and clockmaking, these being re-classed in 2017 as critically endangered.

THis means that there are not enough people training and qualifying in the skills required to maintain its survival. To counteract this, Geoff has been involved in apprenticeship schemes and has taken on another apprentice, 21-yearold Patrick Woodward, for five years.

Ultimately, the aim is to continue the traditional skills, building on the past of the former horological occupants in West Street.

With younger people coming into the craft, watch and clockmaking has a chance to survive and continue.

A small display “A Shop In Time” about the Watchmakers of West Street, Midhurst can be seen in the First Floor Gallery at THe Novium until January, 2020.

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Chi waiting for FA Cup draw THE wait is nearly over...

In just a few days Chichester City will find out who their opponents in the second round of the FA Cup will be.

While every other club will be battling it out this weekend to make it into Monday night's draw, the Isthmian South East side escaped the process as they were given a bye after being drawn against the now out-ofbusiness Bury.

It means the current squad, who are competing at the eighth tier of the football pyramid for the first time, will go down in club history.

Before then, they have the small matter of a league match at thirdplace Sevenoaks Town tomorrow (3pm).

Chi, who are unbeaten away from home in the league, will do so with fresh legs after both matches in the last week were postponed due to the weather.

THen it is on to the Velocity Trophy and a trip to Sussex rivals Burgess Hill Town on Tuesday (7.30pm).

But for many Chi fans all they can think about is the FA Cup. For some, it is bringing back memories of the 1960/61 season when City made it to the first round proper of the competition before being beaten 11-0 by Bristol City.

Two of the players who appeared in the Chichester lineup that day - Fred Knotts and Nigel Hillier - still have extremely fond memories of the match, despite being on the receiving end of a hammering.

Knotts said: "Seeing over 12,000 in the stadium was incredible.

Lots of supporters went to the game from this area and it was very different for us from playing in front of crowds of a few hundred. “It was a tough match of course

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but a great occasion, and we picked ourselves up and went on to win the county league that season, as we had done the year before."

Hillier said: "In a short space of time it became obvious we were going to get a good hiding.

"We all went with the same thought that we were going to give it a good go, but we didn’t really get enough of the ball to be honest.

"I don’t think anybody ever realised how much of a difference there was in those days between pros and people playing amateur football.�

Knotts, who was a ball boy in the 1956 FA Cup final, where Manchester City beat Birmingham City, thanks in part to the heroics of goalkeeper Bert Trautmann, who carried on playing despite breaking his neck, believes there’s a magic that people attach to the FA Cup. He said: “THe FA Cup is something quite special. Every youngster wanted to be in it when I was a kid. All I ever wanted to do was play football. I just wanted to get out and kick a football about.�

Knotts had to hang his boots up

a couple of seasons after getting to play in that first round match in 1960 because of knee trouble.

Hillier went into management, with spells at Chichester and Selsey.

But both have kept an eye on the fortunes of Chichester City over the years.

Hillier said: “I’ve been to watch Chi this season and I like the way they play. THey seem to have a very good spirit. THey’ve played very, very well to get this far. Just enjoy it for all it’s worth because it doesn’t happen very often."

Knotts watched this year’s FA Cup first round draw live on television, adding: “We were thinking that ball’s not going to be the last one left is it? We couldn’t believe it."

THe 11-0 scoreline against Bristol City still smarts but Knotts said: "It’s an achievement though isn’t it, to get to the first round of the FA Cup? "I still see some of them now.

It might be at funerals and celebrations. We’ve had a few reunions over the years.

"We’ll have to get those that are still with us all together for this next round I think.�

Sevenoaks Town (A) Tomorrow (Saturday November 9), at 3pm

Lions look to end bad streak MANAGERLESS Pagham's search for a first league win in two and half months takes them on the road to Little Common tomorrow (3pm).

Lions are currently second bottom and without a boss after Bob Paine departed for personal reasons.

THe young side will be looking to build on a number of promising performances tomorrow against a Common side who have won just twice in eight games in all competitions.

With the game held at THe Oval in Eastbourne, it will be Pagham's second trip to the ground in the last month following a 4-0 loss to Eastbourne United in the league in October.

Lions will look to do better than their Sussex Senior Cup defeat to Isthmian South East side Whitehawk in midweek when they were hammered 4-0.

Some dreadful defending and some poor finishing cost the Lions dear after having their fair share of possession over the 90 minutes.

Joe Clarke had the first Pagham shot of the game in the 13th minute but it was straight at the keeper and Tom Chalaye

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had a speculative long-shot drift wide, before Whitehawk starting to exert their superiority.

Hawks scored twice before the break, Conor Tighe converting a penalty before Duane Ofori-Acheampong blasted an excellent cross from the right into the net

from close in to make it two before the break.

Whitehawk doubled their tally in the second period as Tighe and OforiAcheampong both converted chances.

Pagham's best chance was a sitter which Chalaye somehow missed before Seamus Tilley repeated the trick minutes later.

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Leaders pushed all the way by improving City CHICHESTER City’s search for a first league win of the season continues despite a battling display against promotionchasing Watford.

Sadie Blakely will be hoping her side's FA Women’s National League game against the Hornets proves to be a turning point for the Green Army as they put up a tough fight against Watford on Sunday.

A 3-2 defeat against the leaders gives City hope ahead of another home match against Plymouth Argyle this weekend (Sunday, 2pm).

Watford took the lead in the first three minutes at Oaklands Park, rounding off a good counter attack that caught Chi off-guard.

City came back with the perfect response with a 25yard screamer from skipper Megan Fox within seconds.

Chi continued to apply pressure and went into the lead when Gemma Simmonds took on two players in the box and chipped the keeper.

Nicky Lake made two incredible blocks within seconds to keep the greens on top as they tried to get to halftime on top.

But an unfortunate pass-

back to the keeper put Watford through on goal with their number 10 slotting it home to bring it back to 2-2 moments before the break.

Watford came out fighting in the second half, with numerous chances on goal.

But a stand-out performance from Issy Foster denied chance after chance, making it clear Chi were not going to make it easy for Watford to take three points.

THe visitors eventually broke through with 20 minutes left.

But Chi continued to fight until the final whistle with an excellent team performance.

However, they were unable to pull it back to a draw to receive a well deserved point.

THe team’s passion, determination and fight has seen significant improvement throughout the season.

But with Chi sitting second bottom in the National Southern Premier, the Oaklands Park side need to start picking up points soon if they are to pull themselves away from trouble.

A game at home to Plymouth, who are third and have lost just once all season, will be another tough test for a side who are growing with confidence.

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Football SELSEY’S bid for just their second win in ten sees them welcome Oakwood to the Bunn Leisure Stadium tomorrow (3pm).

Daren Pearce’s side have fallen off the pace in recent weeks as their slump has seen them drop to eighth in the SCFL Division.

With last weekend's match called off due to the weather, Selsey last tasted victory nearly a month ago when they smashed Shoreham 5-0.

Pearce will be looking for improvements tomorrow against a struggling Oakwood side who are third bottom with just three points from the campaign so far.

THey head into the match

knowing that they can score goals.

Of ten matches so far, Blues average 2.4 goals per game - an impressive record for a side who are mid-table after winning four, drawing two and losing the remaining matches.

But it is at the back where Pearce will want to see improvements as Selsey have conceded 17 in the last six games.

Another side looking to make improvements is Bosham, who have lost their last five.

THe Robins head to Worthing Town tomorrow (3pm) sitting tenth in the 15 team division.

Bosham last won two months ago when they beat Brighton Electricity 5-1.

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Horse Racing THE countdown is on to one of the sporting highlights of the Fontwell Park calendar.

Next weekend (November 16) thousands of people will flock to the racecourse north of Bognor to attend the Southern National meeting.

Dubbed as one of the greatest spectacles of the year at Fontwell Park, the race is one of a number of regional events which prepare horses and jockeys for the Grand National later in the season. It provides the ultimate ride for jockey and horse with a test of endurance over 3 miles and 3 furlongs.

Aired on ITV Racing, this electrifying National Hunt race on a figure of eight track is not one to be missed.

Shanroe Santos took last year's running of the event, with Irishman Leighton Aspell on board.

THe nine-year-old, trained by Lucy Wadham, passed it with flying colours, coming in five lengths ahead of closest rival Morney Wing.

Tickets are still available for the sevenrace meeting, with gates open at 10.30am ahead of the first race at 12.25pm.

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Darts FRIARY Z's Richard Ragless was the standout player in week two of the Bognor Benevolent Darts League as he helped his side to victory over Little Legends. Here are the results in full: DIVISION ONE - Newtown Amity 9 Hunston Hares 11; Little Legends 7 Friary 'Z' 15; Lamb Nomads 6 Lamb Shankers 16; Legends - bye MOTM - Richard Ragless (Friary 'Z) 14 & 23 darts [27.08 av]; Alex Norgett (Amity) 20 & 21 darts [24.44 av]; Chris Williams (Shankers) 21 & 21 darts [23.86 av] DIVISION TWO - Chi Snooker Club 'A' 7 Aldingbourne Mavericks 13; Friary 'D' 12 Pagham CC 'B' 9; Lamb 13 Lamb Chops 8; Royal Oak - bye MOTM - Keith Robinson (Chi SC) 22 & 23 darts [22.27 av]; Buster Barton (Friary 'D') 24 & 25 darts [20.45 av]; Michael Hoare (Chops ) 24 & 36 darts [16.92 av] DIVISION THREE - ASC 11 Newtown Clubbers 10; Friary 'C' 11 Chi Snooker Club 'B' 10; Richmond Rebels 10 Richmond Resurrected 11; Cabin Railway Sleepers - POSTPONED MOTM - Richard Pennells (Richmond) 23 & 31 darts [18.48 av]; Simon Mitchell (Clubbers) 26 & 27 darts [18.91 av]; Nick Kelly (Chi 'B') 26 & 31 darts [17.75 av]

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Medway next for buoyant Blues CHICHESTER RFC are going all out to record back-to-back wins for the first time this season.

Blues are currently seventh in London One South after winning four and losing four of their opening eight games of the season.

But with a third of the campaign gone, director of rugby Paul Colley will be looking for more consistency from his side.

After beating Cobham 23-20 in a hardfought contest last time out, Blues now head north to Medway tomorrow (3pm).

With their opponents sitting fourth, Chi know they will be in for a tough match.

THey will hope for a similar start to last week when they began well against Cobham.

Blues took five minutes to get on the scoreboard. From the back of the ruck, 10 metres out, Shaun Baker faked a pass and nipped through the gap in the Cobham defence to dive under the posts for a try.

Converted by Elliot Haydon. 7-0.

Both sides then swapped penalties before Chi scored again. A driving maul got them moving forward before Harry Seaman, playing his 100th 1st XV game for the club, was on hand to dot down by the corner flag.

Haydon converted to make it 17-3 at the break.

Conditions were so bad the home team needed to change kits mid-game.

Cobham scored early in the second period but Chi kept their stranglehold on the game though and two further penalties were enough to seal the win.

But they were pushed all the way by the visitors who kept fighting until the end.

Blues were reduced to 14 late on. Within 60 seconds Cobham had run the ball to the other end of the pitch and crossed the whitewash out wide. 23-20 and full time brought a four point victory, which lifted Chi above their opponents in the standings.

In Hampshire Premier, Bognor will be looking to make it three wins from three when they welcome Farnborough to Hampshire Avenue tomorrow.

THe Purple and Greens won a narrow contest away at Alresford last time out, edging out the home side 7-6.

THat victory lifted Bognor to seventh in the standings, with bottom side Farnborough next up for a side who are starting to find their stride.

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Chi second in XC standings CHICHESTER Athletics will be looking to follow up a strong start to the Sussex Cross Country League season when match two of four takes place this weekend.

Taking place at Lancing Manor Leisure Centre, hundreds of runners from across the county will gather for the event tomorrow (Saturday).

THe event starts with the U11 girls at 12 noon with the ladies hearing the gun at 2.05 pm and the men at 2.35 pm.

Chi will be looking to take a strong team to the event and follow up on the good showing at the opener last month in Goodwood.

THe 70-strong Runners squad gave a good account of themselves in all age groups with the best team results coming from the veteran women and the senior men who both lie in second place at this early stage of the season.

THe senior men are currently second in the standings after finishing runners-up to reigning champions Brighton & Hove in Division One.

Ned Potter led the squad home in an excellent 5th place and 2nd U20 to finish.

Evergreen James Baker ploughed his way through the field after a steady start to maintain his remarkable run going back 20 years.

His ninth place was the 54th time in succession that the 42year old has finished in the top 10 in a Sussex league race, a sequence which he started in 2000.

Tom Le Lievre was not far behind in 26th, followed in by Conrad Meagher, 27th, and veteran John Peters in 30th In the women's race, Chi have maintained their Division 1 status for nearly a decade. THe 2019 class did not disappoint, with the Chichester Half Marathon winner Fay Cripps leading the club home in a fine 14th place.

Next home was over 55 Jane Harrop who, along with Cripps and Emily Alden, ensured they sit in second place behind Arena 80 after the first race.

THe U17 team are just outside the medals in fourth.

FLEDGING Chichester boxes Luke Bow has a bright future, coaches claim, after the 14-yearold claimed victory in his first ever fight.

THe St Gerards Boxing Club member was pitched against Bognor boxer Samir Duvlogikov, who was wearing the Ockley boxers colours, in the bout.

THe contest was set over three rounds in the junior category of England boxing rules.

THe first round was pretty fast paced as both the lads tried to calm their nerves and find their given range.

Samir tried to pull him into a brawl. But Luke stood firm and relied on his defence to deflect a range of blows.

In the corner after the second round, coach Gerry Lavelle said: "I told Luke he was doing brilliant and was ahead on points,but he had to step up a gear,as Samir would come running for him.

"I also told Luke to keep it simple still, but look for some body shots if the opportunity arose."

In the third and final round Luke came out all guns blazing,firing away accordingly,catching Samir at ease with some big power shots.

Samir was still engaging and trying his

best to cope,but Luke was on fire and threw in some beautiful body shots that were very telling, THe St Gerards fighter gave himself more space for further long and very effective rear hand shots but Samir was still in it until the end, never giving up.

THe three judges at ringside had Luke Bow the winner, giving him a unanimous decision on his maiden voyage into the world of amateur boxing.

Luke said: "I'm really grateful that Samir pushed me all the way and allowed the best version of me to perform under adversity. It was a great feeling when my hand was raised in victory and I can't wait for my next contest."

Gerry Lavelle said: "Luke was fantastic on his debut and has waited patiently for his first bout and I thought young Samir was a perfect test for him, "He took to the game plan like a pro and can only improve in the coming years, if he stays on plan and puts in all the extra work required to be a true champion."

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ROCKS coach Robbie Blake has fired up his squad to go all out and get a repeat taste of silverware this season.

After a slow start to the campaign, Bognor are starting to find their form.

A midweek 4-1 victory over SCFL Division One side Storrington in the Sussex Senior Cup made it seven wins in eight for the Isthmian Premier side.

THat victory puts Rocks one step closer to a return visit to THe Amex in May as they look to defend their county cup crown.

But Blake has his attention on a more imminent challenge - with a home match against league rivals East THurrock United tomorrow (3pm) in the FA Trophy.

Tenth place Rocks will then head to 11th-placed Margate on Tuesday (7.45pm) as they look to close the gap on the playoff places.

On East THurrock, Blake said: "We know it will be a tough game and another cup game but with the form we're in at the moment we are probably wishing it was a league game.

"We want to try and get into the next round of the FA Trophy as we want a good run in that cup.

"We tasted silverware last season and we want some more.

"It will be a tough game but we're in good form with seven

out of eight we have won in all competitions.

"We need to keep on the bandwagon, keep rolling, keep doing what we doing."

"We are playing with confidence at the moment and we have to keep playing that way, on the front foot and cause East THurrock problems."

Rocks took their time to see off a spirited Storrington side, whose aim was to make things tough for their high ranked opponents.

An early Tommy Scutt goal was cancelled out by a wonderful long range effort from Swans' Josh Clarke.

Bognor only sealed the win with 15 minutes to go thanks to two late Dan Smith strikes and an own goal.

Rocks' ranks were also boosted with the return of Aaron Hopkinson, who joined after a spell as player-manager at SCFL Premier side Eastbourne United.

Blake said: "It was frustrating at times as they made it difficult.

THey worked hard as a team and sat in as a team and asked us to break them down which we couldn't do for long periods. But we got the job done in the end.

"East THurrock will be completely different game. But it is nice to win the game and move on."

East Thurrock United (H) Tomorrow (Saturday November 9), at 3pm

Rocks 80s reunion planned THEY are Rocks legends who helped the club to the most successful period of its 136year history.

And now the 1980s side is set to reunite at Nyewood Lane as former Bognor ace Dallas Whyte organises a reunion of players from the 1980s teams.

Whyte, father of current Rocks skipper Harvey (pictured together with the Sussex Senior Cup), has arranged the get-together of team-mates from the successful Bognor side of the 1980s.

Under the direction of Jack Pearce, the Bognor side lifted the Sussex Senior Cup five years in a row and reached the second round of the FA Cup twice.

Whyte said more than a dozen former team mates have already committed to the reunion at Seasons, including familiar names such as winger Geoff Cooper - who is flying in from the other side of the world and full-back John Crumplin.

It takes place before the BetVictor Premier Division match against Brightlingsea Regent on November 23 - a game that is being sponsored by the former players.

THe group will gather at Seasons to enjoy a celebration lunch, with the pies provided courtesy of die-hard Rocks fan Pip Turner, of award-winning Turner's Pies.

Whyte said: "We already have around 14 players confirmed and hopefully there are more to follow. Geoff Cooper is hoping to attend from his home in New Zealand and

John Crumplin intends to fly in from Spain for the occasion. We're all really looking forward to it, it should bring back memories of great days in the green and white of Bognor."

Now Whyte says he would like help tracking down a few players he can't trace.

He added: "It'd be great to track down

Wayne Orton, Toby Anderton, Steve Parslow and Nick Manley.

"If anyone knows what they are up to and has contacts for them we'd love to hear from them."

If you can help, contact Rocks general manager Simon Cook on 07527 455167, or email sajcook2@aol.com

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by Liam Goodley

WELL it's not every week that I can say I see no football.

But thanks to the weather and illness a Rocks double header turned into me following updates on the Storrington match on Facebook in midweek.

It was quite a difference from the last outing at Bowers & Pitsea where we somehow got the win.

Now, after beating Storrington in the Sussex Senior Cup, we have won seven out of eight now so things are really positive at the moment.

THe management couldn’t have asked for any more from the team.

Tangara in goal has really helped us, as has Joe Cook at centre half, and now we are flying up the league.

It's a shame it's taken a while to get to this point as we would be top five by now.

I thought at Bowers we showed a really different side to the way we play.

THe team dug in and we were holding on at 1-1 when Tommy Leigh pounced on a loose ball to get the win.

It rounded off a good trip for the Rocks supporters on the coach. We left at 3.45pm and the 17 or so of us got up there quite early to take in the atmosphere.

As it was, there were only 99 at the match and most of them were Bognor fans which shows that we are on the up.

Ashton Leigh has got on well on the left flank and Tommy Scutt is doing well on the right, which is helping us going forward.

It will be hard to fill Jimmy Muitt’s boots but so far going well.

I was surprised at the timing of Jimmy going.

It's fair enough that he wants a higher standard of football and I know Dorking were interested in him in the summer.

I did fear we wouldn’t be able to replace a player like that in mid-season when other players were already signed up to other clubs but I see that we have managed to get Aaron Hopkinson back, which is a turn up for the books.

I have to admit Saturday was a real disappointment with the cancellation of the match.

I was looking forward to a first home game in a while.

But the wind and rain will mean another Tuesday game which means the club loses some money.

I was planning on going to firework night on the Sunday but that was off too! So all in all a pretty bad weekend.

THe next week looks more promising, with East THurrock and Margate coming up.

I think we can get our own back against THurrock as we played badly there in the league and I think we have a good chance of progressing.

THe FA Trophy is a funny one for a number of fans as we don’t know whether to get behind it and go on a cup run or focus on the league.

Personally, I just like getting a win!

It is a tough draw, though, as they are a well organised side who get results home and away.

THey did well in the National South for a number of years on a small budget. We also share a nickname so at least one set of Rocks will win!

Margate are mid-table and I think we can get something there. I’m not sure if I will make it down there but I back us to keep our good away form going.

THe momentum is with us and more of the same will be really good as we look to move up the league.

If we are in the top ten at Christmas I think we can give a good push towards the playoffs in the new year.

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