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Still time to enter festive competition By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk THERE is still time to take part in the Countdown to Christmas campaign. Councils, organisations, businesses and the Chichester Post have joined forces to support their local high streets and businesses by launching a very special Christmas campaign. ‘Countdown to Christmas’, which is being led by Chichester District Council, has received a fantastic response so far with stunning pictures and great comments. From local shops, cafes and restaurants, to attractions, parks and businesses, residents and visitors have taken to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to celebrate their favourite parts of the district. Some of the comments have included: ‘Selsey is a great place to live. We have our own fishing community, beautiful beaches, so peaceful and tranquil.’ ‘Moved to Bracklesham on 20 December 2018 and did all my Christmas shopping in the wonderful East Wittering shops. I use them every week and will order my Christmas fare again this year.’ ‘A fabulous place to go and shop, The choice of places to eat is top, the cathedral is gorgeous, a sight to behold, the theatre, a great treat for young and for old. And then there is Goodwood, the harbour and beach. The list is endless but it’s all within reach.’ ‘I love the contrast of areas, we can drive into Chichester for shopping and dining with the children and enjoy Priory Park. Then closer to home we have all the
beautiful South Downs to stroll through and enjoy, the wonderful events such as the open air cinemas, Goodwood races, Festival of Speed and Revival.’ ‘Just simply the best place to live, with the cathedral, great shops, museum, harbour, South Downs and canal. I have lived abroad and elsewhere and wouldn’t leave ever again!’ If you haven’t taken part already, it’s not too late to get involved! The council is encouraging as many people as possible to post on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to highlight what they love about the Chichester district, along with oneBy Kelly Wick of its special hashtags, before Monday,kelly.wickham November 25. Those who post before Monday willDOGS and th be entered to win a very special festivepart in a new prize. The winner and their guest will beyear. chauffeured round the district in a Rolls- In May, Royce car as part of a luxury ChristmasHouse will b shopping day. They will receive a £150shapes, sizes Chichester gift card to go towards theirof Goodwoo purchases in Chichester city centre; a Goodwoof complimentary lunch for two at E.Streetactivities to e Bar & Grill with a welcoming glass ofcompanions Nyetimber to the value of £120; anddemonstratio they’ll complete the day by watchingfrom trails ‘The Christmas Concerts’ with Thenutrition, it w Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marinesfun, equally Portsmouth and Chichester Cathedralthose withou Choir at Chichester Festival Theatre. Two further people will win Chichester gift cards as runner-up prizes — £50 for second place and £30 for third to spend in Chichester city centre, courtesy of the Chichester Business Improvement District. For more information, visit: chichester. gov.uk/countdowntochristmas
New mobile programme for Selsey to launch next year A NEW digital platform has been launched to provide relevant information to those visiting Selsey. Destination Selsey will also act as a virtual museum and contain immersive real time walking guides. The focus will be on Selsey’s unique artistic, cultural, historical, environmental and scientific importance. Destination Selsey answers the call from residents’ responses through Selsey Vision 2018/19, the Town Consultation 2008 and the Manhood Peninsula Destination Management Plan 2018 – 2023 for a heritage centre that benefits Selsey residents, school children and visitors alike. There is a wealth of knowledge of Selsey’s heritage and wildlife scattered across many community
groups, bereft of a physical heritage centre in Selsey, Destination Selsey consolidates and makes all this information easily accessible online in one interactive and engaging platform. Via a mobile, visitors can access the interactive walking experiences, a plethora of engaging information about the town, its businesses, heritage and wildlife in real time. The application identifies your exact mobile location and displays images and facts specific to that particular place within Selsey. Selsey Town Council was awarded funding for the project through central government-funded new homes bonus scheme. Destination Selsey is scheduled to go live in May next year.
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By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk DOGS and their owners are invited to take part in a new event held at Goodwood next year. In May, the grounds of Goodwood House will be taken over by dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds, with the launch of Goodwoof. Goodwoof will feature a line-up of activities to entertain dogs and their human companions. From competitions and demonstrations to play and pampering, from trails and treats to wellness and nutrition, it will be a feast of family friendly fun, equally suited to those with a dog and those without.
Dogs have always been at the heart of life at Goodwood. The 3rd Duke commissioned the architect James Wyatt to create what we now know as The Kennels – a technically advanced building described as 'the most luxurious dog house in the world', which featured central heating long before Goodwood House was equipped with it. At the event, there will be competitive disciplines and world class demonstrations to watch. With 2020 being the 75th anniversary of VE Day, it is only fitting that Goodwoof also remembers the astounding and largely unsung role that dogs played in World War Two. It will be a moving and engaging tribute to the brave four-legged
soldiers who were very much at the heart of the British Army. The Duke of Richmond and Gordon commented: “Many people I know share the 3rd Duke’s philosophy. They would far rather spend time and money on their dogs than they would on their human guests! “To this day, Goodwood is an entirely dog-friendly estate – dogs can stay at the hotel, accompany their owners in the restaurants, and even join our members’ clubhouse, The Kennels. We thought that it was only fitting to dedicate an entire event to them, just as we do with cars and horses at our other flagship meetings." Please call 01243 216610 or visit: Goodwood.com/goodwoof for tickets and further information.
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"Nobody chooses to use a food bank. The people who walk through our doors are so desperate to feed themselves and their children they have to swallow their pride and admit they need help. "If I had a pound for every time I heard someone say, `I am so ashamed to come to a food bank', I would be a millionaire. "As the country faces a general election, it is important we ask candidates from all parties what they are going to do to improve the welfare state so that food banks don't have to exist any more." These new statistics come just after the Trussell Trust released State of Hunger, the largest ever piece of research conducted into poverty and food bank use in the UK. The report found that 94 per cent of people who use a food bank are in destitution, and the average weekly income after housing costs for a household needing to use a food bank was just £50. As the general election approaches, the Trussell Trust is calling for politicians on all sides to work towards a future where no one needs a food bank and pledge to protect people
from hunger by ensuring everyone has enough money for the basics. Emma Revie, chief executive of the Trussell Trust, said: "This is the busiest six months we’ve ever seen – more people than ever are being forced to food banks’ doors. "Our benefits system is supposed to protect us all from being swept into poverty, but currently thousands of women, men and children are not receiving sufficient protection from destitution. This is not right. "But we know this situation can be fixed – our benefits system could be the key to unlocking people from poverty. This general election, all political parties must pledge to protect people from hunger by ensuring everyone has enough money for the basics. We’re asking politicians to start working towards a future where no one needs a food bank by ending the five week wait for universal credit, ensuring benefit payments cover the cost of living and investing in local emergency support for people in crisis. "Together, these three changes will put money back into the pockets of people who most need our support. It’s in our power as a country to end the need for food banks. This can change."
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` Fatal collision SUSSEX Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Chichester. Officers and other emergency services responded to reports of a collision between a lorry and a pedal cyclist on the A259 Fishbourne Road West at the junction with Salthill Road, Chichester, just before 1.55pm on Wednesday, November 20. The cyclist, a 45-year-old local woman, was pronounced dead at the scene. Next of kin have been informed. Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dash cam footage. You can report this information online or call 101 quoting 'Operation Davenham'.
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Another district school fights on By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk MORE than 200 parents and local residents turned out on a cold damp evening to show huge support for Compton and Up Marden CE Primary at the recent consultation meeting held at the school. The meeting, organised by West Sussex County Council, was convened to consider the future of the community school. Five criteria are being considered - no change, partnership, federation, changing to an academy or closure. Mr Ed Platt, chairman of the school’s governing body, opened the meeting by introducing the county council team. Mr Paul Wagstaff, director of education and skills at the council, explained why, in the council’s view, it was necessary to have a critical review of the school. There followed an orderly but sometimes passionate debate with many disgruntled parents and others asking hard-hitting questions of the council representatives. Parents, grandparents and a former pupil
spoke up on behalf of the school with sometimes emotional and heartfelt praise of the excellent education their children had and were receiving. Representatives of local businesses that benefit from the school as well as the many clubs and organisations that make full use of the school’s community hall also voiced their considerable support for the school. One local resident commented after the meeting: "The strength of feeling within that meeting was amazing. "You don’t realise what a great little school this is until you hear the parents speak up. "If the school hasn’t got a secure future after that then the council will have a lot to answer for in my view." A council spokesperson said: "The consultation around a potential reorganisation of five small schools runs until November 25, and we would encourage as many people as possible to take part so we can assess the impact any changes could have on each community."
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Huge support for school with a petition for county council By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk CHILDREN and parents from a city infant school have collected signatures to help save the school. Rumboldswyke CE Infants School in Rumbolds Close has been threatened with becoming an academy or closure by the county council. On Tuesday afternoon, parents, councillors and children delivered a petition to County Hall. Leading the petition, parent Cristina Vitan said: "We have brought this petition here to impress and to raise awareness of the great support we have received from the local community, current and past parents and pupils. "We have collected 1,363 signatures and that speaks out for the support we have from the local community. "We hope the right people will listen to us and take the right decision that is to keep and support Rumboldswyke School." City and district councillor Sarah Sharp said: "I have been involved in supporting the community and parents since the beginning of this campaign. "The team has worked incredibly hard to get the message out that we need to support small schools in the heart of local communities. As a former parent of the school, I know how important it is to have a small school that you can walk or cycle or scoot too with small children
or a baby in tow. Not everyone can or wants to drive every day to take their children to school. And not everyone wants to send their child to a two or three form entry school. And some people do want the choice of a small C of E school well known for its caring qualities and nurturing environment. "It is everyone's last chance this week to fill in the public consultation document and I would urge people to have their say to support this inner city school and the other small schools at threat."
Cllr Ashvin Patel, vice-chairman of West Sussex County Council, said: "I will present the petition to the cabinet member of education. He is the one who decides. But, before that, the overview and select committee will decide what are the plus points and the minus points. "It all depends on the catchment area, where the children are going to come from. We also need to check the signatures - are they all from the area? The last petition we had from Bognor Regis, the people who signed it were from
London. At the end of the day, it comes down to the money." Parent Vicki Brown added: "It's a really lovely school and I have had two children go through it. I've got one there at the moment and I couldn't wish for a better start to their education. "It's at the heart of our community and it's just really nice and nurturing." The full public consultation runs until November 25 and can be found at: haveyoursay.westsussex.gov.uk/strategicplanning-and-place/rural-and-small-schools/
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` Police reports DURING the week from Monday, November 4, to Sunday, November 10, numerous reports were made to police, which included: In Midhurst Road, Lavant, on Monday, November 4, between 10.30am and 11am, a vehicle was entered and a chainsaw and blower were taken. Description: Stilhl MS 181 chainsaw, Husqvarna 525 blower. Serial 0226 05/11. In Tramway Close, Donnington, also on Monday, at 2.25am, an individual was caught on CCTV trying car door handles. Serial 0210 04/11. On Tuesday, November 5, a window to a property in Appledram Lane South, Fishbourne, was shot with a BB gun or something similar at around 7.30pm. Serial 0235 06/11. Between 11.30pm on Tuesday and 8am on Wednesday, November 6, the windscreen of a vehicle in Bradshaw Road, Chichester, was smashed. Nothing was taken. Serial 0261 06/11. In Main Road, Fishbourne, between 5pm on Tuesday, and 9am on Wednesday, a car windscreen was smashed and believed to have been shot with a ball bearing. Serial 0378 06/11. Between 7.30pm on Wednesday, November 6, and 5am on Thursday, November 7, a car tyre in Woodfield Close, Tangmere, was slashed. Serial 1213 09/11. Police received a third party report of a crime at 10.10pm on Saturday, November 9, that four car wing mirrors were broken in Kingsham Avenue, Chichester. Serial 1421 09/11.
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Richard takes on a 5k race By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk
A MAN who became paralysed from the neck down is running a 5k race for an NHS charity. Richard Jackson, 39, an IT analyst from Brighton, became unwell on December 4 last year and was admitted to the A&E department at St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester. Medical staff discovered Richard had contracted campylobacter bacteria, an infection that enters the system through raw or undercooked poultry, which in turn triggered a rare auto-immune condition called Transverse Myelitis. He was moved to the hospital’s intensive care unit and placed in an induced coma after quickly deteriorating and losing nearly all movement in his body. Richard is taking on the 5k race to thank hospital staff who helped him get back on his feet. He said: “I consider myself to be pretty active and had been windsurfing with friends to celebrate my birthday just a few days before I became ill. The morning after I felt unwell, but thought I was just a little tired from the previous night out. A few days later, I couldn’t stand or walk properly and ended up collapsing at my parents’ home.”
Ten days after being admitted to hospital, Richard was gradually brought out of the coma, but said he could hear relatives and friends talking to him throughout. “I heard my mother say, ‘I know you’re asleep, but if you can hear me, squeeze my hand?’ “I managed to move my thumb very lightly so she knew I could hear her.” After being transferred to the hospital’s acute neurological rehabilitation unit, Donald Wilson House, Richard gradually began to see improvements in his mobility. “Every new movement they helped me to relearn felt like a small victory, he said. "When friends and family came to visit, I was excited to show them what I could do, like eating with a knife and fork again.” After just under two months’ treatment at Donald Wilson House, Richard returned home in January earlier this year, but admitted it wasn’t easy getting back to normal life and that performing basic daily tasks left him feeling tired. One year on from his ordeal, Richard now plans to take on the Running Grand Prix 5k race at Goodwood Motor Circuit, taking place on Sunday, December 8, to raise funds for Love Your Hospital, the dedicated charity of Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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` Bathing water BATHING water at Selsey beach has achieved excellent status for the second year running. The bathing water was awarded the classification by Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) following monitoring by the Environment Agency between May and September. Chichester District Council has been supporting a partnership project led by Southern Water to improve bathing water quality over the last two years. “This is wonderful news for residents and visitors and means people can enjoy the highest bathing water standards possible,” said Alison Stevens, divisional manager for environmental protection at the district council. “Selsey bathing water was previously classified as good, but it has improved significantly over recent years. "This has been achieved through the partnership project with Southern Water and through our education and awareness-raising campaigns such as Yellow Fish, Only Rain Down the Drain and Against Litter. “We are very pleased that the three monitored beaches within the Chichester district are now rated ‘excellent’.”
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Friday, November 22, 2019
Christmas market, lights and entertainment return By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk
A NINE-DAY Christmas market is set to come to Chichester next month. The market, run by Zoom Events, will see an array of stalls lining North Street and East Street from December 7-15, providing an opportunity for visitors to pick up some unique Christmas gifts, festive groceries and tipples. Hayling Island Donkey Sanctuary will accompany the market with their muchloved Christmas nativity scene including live donkeys. "We are delighted to be hosting this year’s Chichester Christmas market, adding to the warm festive feel in the beautiful historic centre of Chichester," said Paul Kennedy, director of Zoom Events. "The event really will have something for everyone, with many totally unique gift ideas, plus space to relax with a hot toddy and delicious street foods. We also hope to add carol singing to the festive line-up of entertainment." Chichester BID has also organised another extensive and beautiful programme of lighting for the city centre to create a warm welcome for shoppers and visitors alike over the festive period. Following positive feedback from the ‘soft launch light switch-on’ last year, the illumination of the main streets will take place tomorrow. This date coincides with the switch-
on of the Rotary Christmas tree at the Chichester Cross, which will be accompanied by live music from local musicians and a choir from 5.30pm. The city centre will also play host to a new Elf Trail for families to participate in. Starting tomorrow, and running until December 18, the fun festive trail invites visitors to locate 12 hidden elves around the city centre, in order to win one of the
fantastic prizes they are guarding. Back by popular demand, the Live Snow Globe, Lost Elves and Brass Santas will be performing in the high street in the lead-up to Christmas and during the late-night shopping evening on Thursday, December 19. Jeanette Hockley, member services manager at BID said: "We’ve organised a special Christmas programme that is
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Warming the city with the Coat Rack By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk PEOPLE in need of keeping warm this winter can find free coats once more, thanks to the return of the city's Community Coat Rack. Donna Ockenden runs The Chichester Four Streets Project – a charity which helps the homeless in the city. With around 26 volunteers, the charity distributes food, water, hot soup and any other necessities homeless people might need, such as dry socks, sleeping bags and toiletries. The Coat Rack project was set up after Donna saw the idea happening in other cities. Donna knew she would always ensure her children had a warm coat but it wasn’t always possible for everyone. On Saturday afternoon, the Community Coat Rack was officially launched with the Chichester Post proud supporters. Donna said: "We are delighted to launch the fourth Chichester Community Coat Rack, set up by the Four Streets Project and supported by the Chichester Post and Chichester City Council. "The Coat Rack is for anyone living in and around Chichester who needs a warm coat this winter. "The messages are simple and remain the same - If you have a spare coat, please bring it to the rack. If you need a coat, please take one. "Last year, we know that we re-homed and recycled hundreds of coats to needy
families and we are asking the residents of Chichester and beyond, to help us do that once again. "We would like to thank the people of Chichester for their kindness and support and also Chichester City Council for allowing us to have the Coat Rack so central to the city and look forward to meeting many people throughout the time the Community Coat Rack is in place. "The Coat Rack is available seven days a week up until just before Christmas. We will then take a short Christmas break and if the weather remains cold, we will be back again in January, probably until mid February." Donna is asking anyone who wishes to donate a coat to make sure it is in a condition you would wear yourself. Any coats left over at the end of the project will be given to a good home. "There is a big need out there. There is hidden poverty in Chichester and obviously clothes are expensive. Even today, we've only been stood here about three hours and already I've seen a dozen people pick up coats. "If people would just look in their wardrobes and see what they haven't worn for a few years, that is the sort of thing we need. "We take these out to the homeless when they are cold or have got wet." The Coat Rack is set up under the arches at the City Council house in North Street for anyone wishing to donate or take a coat.
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Helping to shine a light on Selsey parade By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A COMMUNITY came together on Saturday afternoon in Selsey for the second lantern making session. The willow lantern sessions were run by Ganesh, from Creative Willow, in Sidlesham, who used to work for the Selsey fisherman and made lobster pots out of willow. The Seas the Day Project has helped to fund the project this year, in celebration of the fact the Selsey fisherman used to harvest their own willow and make their lobster pots from willow. Sue Osborne, community support and events co-ordinator at SelseyWorks said: "We think it's just a lovely link with Ganesh, the willow and the Seas The Day project. "We've had a really good turnout. The first week we had 14 and today we have 27. We have made some willow available at the office so if people want to make a lantern they can pick some up ready for November 30. "It's a really relaxed event. This is the fourth time we have done it. I think one year, we had about 500 people in the parade. "We are lucky that the bakery
department at ASDA donate the plastic trays to us to help make the lanterns. Clubs and groups in the parade, held on November 30, include The Selsey Coastguard, Lion's Santa Sleigh, Cloud 9 Panto, Marching band T.S Sturdy, the scouts and guides. Six-year-old Arlan West, who had the winning entry in the Bognor Regis illuminations gala, will be joining the parade. The Selsey boy’s NASA Discovery space shuttle won the first Erik Jack Memorial Trophy for its lit-up electric bike in Bognor Regis in August. Arlan told the Bognor Regis Post: "It was fun riding my space ship and it was good. I waved to people as I went past and steered it with one hand." His mum, Natalie Butterworth, said at the time: "Arlan is over the moon with his win. I didn’t tell him there were prizes for the winning entries. "Arlan is going through an autism diagnosis at the moment but he loves space and looking at the moon and the stars. He has his own telescope." His mini-Discovery was mainly made from cardboard and papier mache and crepe paper provided the colour. Nicola Burgess attended
the willow lantern workshop with her eight-year-old daughter, Jessica. She said: "We have come here and made lanterns for the past couple of years. It's fun and it's nice to spend the time to sit and do something together. It's some nice quality time. "We regularly go to the parade too. It's lovely as everyone congregates at the church and then walk down and meet at the Christmas tree. It's a lovely annual, Christmassy thing to do." Visitors are asked to arrive at St Peter's Church at 4.30pm with homemade lanterns or collect a free lantern bag. The lantern parade starts at 5pm and at 5.30pm it's time for the tree blessing and countdown to the tree lights switch-on at the Crown pub. Carols from Selsey Community Choir will then begin at around 5.40pm and Burnetts Fun Fair and street food will be in the High Street from 4pm to 7pm. For more information, visit: selseytowncouncil.gov.uk
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` Tree festival A CHRISTMAS tree festival is set to launch at the end of the month at St Paul's Church in Chichester. The community festival will run from Saturday, November 30, to Saturday, December 7, with the aim of bringing together as many local organisations, charities, schools and shops as possible. The community will be invited to decorate trees to reflect their work. A spokesperson for the festival said: "There will be at least 40 trees in church, each one beautifully decorated and lit, so it should feel very magical. "Everyone is warmly invited to share in the festival and enjoy the Christmas trees." The festival will begin next Saturday with a Christmas craft fair from 10.30am, with refreshments available including a soup lunch. The Mayor, Cllr Richard Plowman, will formally open the festival at 12pm and then the church will be open daily throughout the week for visitors. On Friday, December 6, there will be a community carol service at 6pm. This will be a chance for everyone to come and sing their favourite carols and the star guest will be Rusty the donkey, from Hayling Donkey Sanctuary, who will help to bring the nativity story alive. There will be mulled wine and light refreshments available after the service. Proceeds from the festival will be divided equally between Chestnut Tree House and St Paul’s Church Restoration Appeal.
Friday, November 22, 2019
New Post office officially opens By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk
A NEW post office opened last week in Chichester, as part of a modernisation and investment programme taking place across the network. The new branch in The Country Store in Stockbridge offers customers a wide range of Post Office services, from posting letters and parcels to collecting and returning online shopping items. Customers can also take advantage of a wide range of banking services, including cash withdrawals and balance enquiries for customers of all the main UK banks. The new Post Office services are available seven days a week throughout the store’s opening hours: Monday – Sunday from 6.30am to 8.30pm. This offers customers 98 hours of Post Office service a week.
The new branch aims to offer even more convenience to Post Office customers by extending the availability of services in the area. Andy Healey, Post Office area network change manager, said: "We want to make it as easy as possible for customers to pay their bills, withdraw cash from their bank accounts, and send and collect their mail at a time and place that suits them best. "We know how important our services are to customers, and are confident that this brand new post office alongside the other branches in the area at Hardham Road and Chichester will ensure that people in this area of Chichester have easy access to our services." Post Office services are offered from a low-screened, open-plan counter that is integrated into the retail counter, enabling customers to carry out a wide range of Post Office transactions alongside retail purchases.
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District's racecourse wins digital and social media award GOODWOOD Racecourse has won the highly competitive ‘digital and social media excellence’ prize at the tenth annual Racecourse Association (RCA) Showcase and Awards. Across a sparkling awards night held at Hamilton Racecourse in Scotland, there were a total of 15 awards handed out to the racecourse industry by Love Island star Chris Hughes. For the second year running, the 2019 digital and social media excellence award was won by Goodwood, which worked with seven influencers across the season to engage a younger demographic and reach new racegoers. The judges were delighted by the stories generated, which helped drive awareness and ticket sales. Goodwood also submitted its work on diversity and inclusion with the Magnolia Cup campaign, which saw Khadijah Mellah become the first jockey to ride a winner in the UK wearing a hijab, reaching 7.3 billion people in the press and on social media around the globe. Goodwood was also nominated as a finalist for
operational excellence with the stylish Earl’s Lawn, an innovative Ibiza-styled new space ‘On the Roof’, which was well received by racegoers. Adam Waterworth, managing director of sport at Goodwood, commented: "We are delighted to have been awarded the digital and social media excellence award at this year’s RCA Showcase Awards. "Social media has become a huge platform for building awareness of the brand and the team have worked hard utilising influencers who are authentic but help showcase some of the incredible racing, fashion and events we host here at the racecourse." Tickets have gone on sale for the 2020 season at Goodwood Racecourse, with early bird ticket opportunities providing the ideal Christmas present. Opening Saturday starts the season on May 2, before the May Food and Racing Festival (May 28-30). For the full fixture list and ticket and hospitality offers, visit: Goodwood. com or call the ticket office team on 01243 755055.
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Dear Editor I refer to your article about Rumboldshwyke School in the Chichester Post and thank you for publicising the situation. We are currently campaigning very hard to keep our school open, or at least for it to be provided with more options than closure. My son currently attends the school in Year 1 and my older children are in Years 4 and 6 at Central CE Academy having been through Rumboldswhyke. We are all privileged to have been able to be part of a lovely school and are keen that this continues to be available for future generations. In light of your article I thought you might be interested to see the prayer my daughter wrote in response to a request from Bishop Luffa if there was anything Central would like them to pray for. "Dear God, We pray that you bless Rumboldswhyke School and help them gain more children. "They are a kind and happy school and they don't deserve to be shut down.
"They have lovely teachers who need more children to teach. The children learn a lot from the teachers. "They will act like a family. Amen." Hopefully you will agree that this epitomises the values and nurturing provided by a small nurturing Church of England school! Kind regards Vicki Brown Chichester
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Children get a new taskmaster at school By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk
AS PART of Anti-Bullying Week, children at Sidlesham Primary School were excited to be joined by Alex Horne, comedian and creator of the television panel show Taskmaster. Alex challenged pupils with a range of tasks designed to encourage the children to communicate positively and work collaboratively, inspired by the hit TV series. This learning experience aims to increase tolerance, patience, resilience
and understanding of each other. He said: "I’d heard about the Taskmaster shenanigans at Sidlesham so wanted to see for myself what was going on. I was blown away by the positivity, teamwork and creativity of the kids. "The teachers were very impressive too! Massively inspired, I’m hoping to pass on some of their ideas to my own kids’ school and others around the country. Thank you Sidlesham Primary!" Deputy headteacher of the school, James Blake-Lobb, said: "Following the
Dear Editor Having read your article, it's good to see that the community Coat Rack (a very worthwhile local initiative is back in the city centre). Can I suggest that it is extended to include hats, scarves and gloves.? Ten per cent of body heat is lost through not wearing a winter hat and more if scarves and gloves aren't worn. We as a family donate to the Coat Rack, so keep up the good work. Kind regards Brian Fitch Chichester
success of our first Taskmaster Week in 2018, we wanted to make it bigger and better this year by getting everyone in school involved. "We couldn’t believe it when Alex said he would come and see us. It was a real privilege to be joined the creator of the show who inspired the whole week. "He was very generous with his time and was excellent with the children, who did not disappoint by displaying phenomenal teamwork and problem solving skills. "The assembly was hilarious and will live long in school memory."
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Tree recycling ONE of the simplest, greenest and most charitable ways to dispose of your Christmas trees this year is to get involved in St Wilfrid’s Christmas tree recycling scheme. St Wilfrid’s team of volunteers will collect your tree from your home and ethically recycle it for you from January 6-20, 2020, in return for a donation to the hospice. You can decide the level of donation you give. A full list of post codes served is available on the website. Alison Moorey, chief executive of St Wilfrid’s Hospice, said: "St Wilfrid’s is
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there for patients and their families all day, every day of the year. "So while we are all enjoying some festive cheer over Christmas, our nurses, chefs and housekeeping staff will be doing their bit to give patients and their families the best Christmas possible." By having teamed up with Chichester District Council and the Woodhorn Group, St Wilfrid’s will be providing your tree with new life as organic mulch, feeding the Christmas trees of the future. You can register your tree online at: stwh. co.uk/christmastrees or call: 01243 755827 to find out more.
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Charity funds COVERS has donated more than £100,000 to local hospices over the past five years as part of its Help for Hospices initiative. This year, Covers contributed £27,000 to 12 local hospices. The sum was presented to EastEnders star and charity patron, Christopher Timothy, by Covers’ chairman Rupert Green. The funding will be allocated among the 12 charities, providing care and support to patients and their families. The charities that have benefited from Covers’ generosity over the last five years include St Peter and St James Hospice and Continuing Care Centre, Hospice in the Weald, Martlets Hospice, St Barnabas Hospice, Chestnut Tree
House, Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice, Countess Mountbatten Hospice Charity, Rowans Hospice, St Wilfrid's Hospice, St Catherine's Hospice, Naomi House and Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice. Mr Green said: “Supporting the hospices in our region is the principal way we as a company contribute across the communities we operate in. "We are delighted that our donations of more than £100,000 continue to help the incredible work they do to care for patients and their families. "The hospices provide expert and caring support at the end of life which we know from personal experience makes that time much more bearable for them and their loved ones."
FROM Monday, December 2, opposite sex couples can give their notice of intent to form a civil partnership. The signing of the schedule or a ceremony can then take place from New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31. A civil partnership is a contract which must be signed in the presence of two witnesses, whereas, legally, a marriage must involve a ceremony with public declarations by both parties. For the past 15 years, civil partnerships were exclusive to same sex couples, as until the introduction of same sex marriage in 2014 there was no other way to formalise their relationship as only opposite sex couples could marry. Lesley Sim, head of libraries, heritage and registration at the county council, said: “The announcement of civil partnerships for opposite sex couples is great news and allows people who wish to show their lifelong commitment to their partner to do so without having to have an official marriage ceremony. “Our registrars are ready and waiting to perform civil partnerships and help more people create a union that is just right for them.” The West Sussex County Council ceremonies team is available to give couples further advice and take bookings. There is still availability for couples to book a notice of intent on Monday, December 2, for a civil partnership to take place on New Year's Eve. To find your nearest registration office, visit: westsussex.gov.uk/registration
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Double the number of sexual assaults AS MANY as 35 rapes are reported to Sussex Police every week – more than double the number from 2014. The figures were shared by Chief Constable Giles York during a performance and accountability meeting, and were described as ‘staggering’ by police and crime commissioner Katy Bourne. Mr York stressed to Mrs Bourne that the majority of the cases involved people known to the victims, adding: “This isn’t strangers jumping on people in the street or in a dark alley. That’s still incredibly rare. “This is often a relationship that has taken an unwelcome turn.” Mr York was talking about the work of the force’s sexual offences investigation trained officers and staff – a team set up a year ago to support victims of rape and other serious sexual assaults. In the past year, they have helped more than 1,500 people and the chief constable said the team’s work had been fundamental in giving victims the confidence to report assaults. Mrs Bourne said people would be ‘pretty shocked’ by the figures, which were up from 2.3 per day in 2014 to 4.8 per day this year. With sexual assaults still the most under-reported of crimes, she asked Mr York if he expected the figures to rise even further. He said the increase in reported
assaults in Sussex matched the national trend but it was difficult to say if it would increase further. He acknowledged that, if he had been asked about the figures seven years ago, he would not have predicted such a rise. Mrs Bourne asked if the formation of the team had led to an improvement in the quality of evidence and cases put to the Crown Prosecution Service. Mr York explained that the team’s aim was to put the victim at the heart of each investigation, to make the often intimidating process more bearable and allow officers to coax out more information and, hopefully, achieve results. He said: “Rather than sitting across a table with a microphone between two people, what we try to do is make the victim as comfortable as possible so they’re as confident as possible to be able to tell us some of the really traumatising details that they might have suffered. “That’s where that consistent relationship may help to elicit even more evidence for us because sometimes victims might find it hard to tell us everything, to actually face up to everything that’s happened in the first instance.” Report by Karen Dunn, local democracy reporter
f Louise Goldsmith and Deborah Urquhart at Westhampnett Solar Farm | Pic: Darren Cool - dcoolimages
Council's solar farms generate more energy than is expected By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk SOLAR farms developed by West Sussex County Council are generating more clean electricity than expected and delivering greater than predicted environmental and financial benefits. Tangmere solar farm, the first of its kind to be developed by the county council under its energy strategy, has just celebrated its fourth birthday and continues to out-perform original predictions. According to generation figures for the 2018/19 financial year, the 5MW solar farm produced 5,267 MWh of clean electricity and prevented the release of 1,843 tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. This was enough additional clean electricity to power a further 108
homes and bring in £52,000 in extra income. The performance of the 7.4MW Westhampnett solar farm, opened on a former landfill site in October, 2018, is also well on track. It generated 1,775 MWh of clean electricity in just a few months, delivered a 545-tonne carbon saving and a financial return five per cent above predictions. Westhampnett is the first publicly owned solar farm to be built with large on-site batteries which store surplus electricity, which is fed into the grid when needed. The batteries help to balance supply and demand on the electricity grid, a service which provides additional income to the council. Mr Steve Read, acting executive director for place services, said: "We aim to lead by example by generating
clean energy and improving the energy efficiency of our own buildings. "We already generate more renewable electricity than we use in carrying out our core county council functions, excluding schools and street lighting, and expect to increase this generation capacity further as more projects come on stream in the years ahead." In addition to its large solar farms, the county council is coming to the end of its programme to install solar panels on more than 80 schools. These installations will reduce overall annual carbon emissions by 1,300 tonnes and, on average, save £2,000 off each school’s annual energy bill. For information on making a climate pledge, visit: westsussex.gov.uk/ campaigns/make-your-climate-pledge/ or email: WSClimatePledge@westsussex. gov.uk
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` Hospice event ST WILFRID’S Hospice is inviting people to go along and remember loved ones at their traditional annual remembrance event at Chichester Cathedral. Starting at 6pm, with free entry on Sunday, December 9, this service of readings and traditional carols by the Cathedral Voluntary Choir involves lighting a candle in memory of a loved one. It is a reflective, yet uplifting service providing an opportunity for comfort and quiet contemplation. Speaking in December last year, Nikki Barrett a former patient’s daughter said: "Last Christmas my dad died at St Wilfrid’s, only 16 weeks after my mum had died there. "Our sadness was overwhelming and much of that time was a blur. But St Wilfrid’s helped steady us. The nurses, the housekeeping team, and the catering staff – all of them were there providing care and support when most people are at home enjoying time with their own families. "They cared for Dad - and for us – making sure that we could spend one last special Christmas together with him." For more infromation, visit: stwh. co.uk
Friday, November 22, 2019
Time to take ID to the tip By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk
RESIDENTS are being reminded that they will need to take ID with them when they visit a West Sussex household waste recycling site from next month. The new system is designed to save West Sussex taxpayers £250,000 per year by ensuring the sites are used only by those who pay for them. Householders will need to prove they live within West Sussex by showing a form of ID such as a driver's licence or council tax bill. The scheme has been introduced due to the high number of people travelling across county boundaries to recycle and dispose of their waste. The council says this has a significant impact on waste disposal costs, which ultimately falls on West Sussex taxpayers.
Surveys have shown that an average of one in ten people using sites closest to the county borders live outside of West Sussex. All sites in West Sussex (except East Grinstead) will be restricted to West Sussex residents from December 1. The new policy will be enforced through identification checks at entrances to confirm the site visitor pays their council tax to West Sussex. People will need to show one form of identification, such as: • Current driving licence (photo card or paper licence) • TV licence - less than a year old • Council tax or utility bill - less than a year old Further details about the changes can be found when visiting HWRSs and online at: westsussex.gov.uk and recycleforwestsussex.org
` Winter planning WEST Sussex County Council’s Health and Adult Social Care Select Committee will discuss winter planning arrangements at a meeting next week. The committee will meet on Wednesday, at County Hall, Chichester, from 10.30am.
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Santa goes over the rainbow to raise money for charity PANTOMIME characters from over the rainbow in Bognor Regis will be visiting Russells Lifestyle Store in Birdham, near Chichester, to raise money for charity. Taking place in the specially built Christmas cabin at Russells, ‘Santa’s Over the Rainbow Storytime’ will see Santa and Mrs Santa being joined by Dorothy and the Good Witch of the North from the Bognor Regis's Alexandra Theatre’s forthcoming pantomime, The Wizard of Oz, for stories and cookies. The event will be in aid of The Sussex Snowdrop Trust, a childrens’ charity providing nursing care at home, for children who have a life-threatening or terminal illness. Russell's owner Lesley Phillips said: "We are delighted to be hosting another fundraising event for the Sussex Snowdrop Trust. The charity does such vital work with very sick children and their families. "This time of year it can be especially
difficult for little ones who are so poorly so it has always felt right to us to host a Christmas-related event. "We are very grateful that Santa can make time to visit us – it is such a busy time for him – and also to the Alexandra Theatre for agreeing to let Dorothy and the Good Witch from this year’s pantomime, The Wizard of Oz, come along and help weave some rainbow magic." Starting at 11am and running until 5pm, booking for Santa’s Over the Rainbow Storytime is not required and entry is by donation to the charity. Bev Berridge, director of the Wizard of Oz, said: “We are delighted to support such a wonderful charity and, of course, to work with Mr and Mrs Claus. We hope that they will come and see our production after Christmas Eve when all their work is done.” The Wizard of Oz is at the Alexandra Theatre from December 11 to January 4.
THURSDAY 28th NOVEMBER 2019 6:30pm – 8:00pm HEAD OF SIXTH FORM PRESENTATION AT 6:30pm
Small Class Sizes Specialist Subject Teachers Excellent Pastoral Care and Guidance Quality Careers Advice and Support Opportunities for Academic Enrichment A Wide Range of Extra-Curricular Activities 98% A Level Pass Rate 100% BTEC pass rate 2019 37% of our students left our 6th Form with A*-A grades “Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full” (UNCRC Article 29)
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• Christmas Food Tasting • Complementary Mulled Wine & mini Mince Pies* • Meet Father Christmas during the day • Have fun activities with the elves • Light lunch specials in The Gardeners Kitchen. • Double Points on Christmas trees & Xmas decorations.
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Christmas Lunch
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CHICHESTER CINEMA AT NEW PARK
November 22-28 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, this week’s francophone choices (4 French films for 3 deal) including Le Brio, a comedy starring Daniel Auteuil as a brilliant, provocative law professor who is forced to mentor a student preparing for a contest in order to redeem himself. A courtroom drama unfolds in Conviction, as it follows the nail-biting murder trial of law professor Jacques Viguier for killing his wife. Or did he? And where is the body, the evidence? Jean Paul Gaultier, the fashion designer, has his crazy world on view in Gaultier – Freak & Chic, the documentary taking a look at the enfant terrible of French fashion. Catherine Deneuve, seen in Freak & Chic, is the star of Farewell to the Night, Muriel distraught when her grandson signs up as a jihadist, pretending to go to Canada but, in reality, Syria, with Lila, his girlfriend. Don’t miss either By the Grace of God, François Ozon’s powerful film is based on true facts, the 2019 conviction of Cardinal Barbarin of Lyon for concealing the conduct of a Catholic church father who abused children in his care. Helen Mirren and Ian McKellan star in The Good Liar, career con artist (McKellan) not believing his luck when he meets wealthy widow Betty (Mirren). But does he change his tune on taking all her money when he moves into her home? Or is he a diehard swindler? Michelle Williams and Julianne Moore, in After the Wedding, meet in New York, but have they met before and where? The polar opposites (Williams plays a charity worker, Moore a wealthy media type) discover their past and present. But do they mesh in any way? Every day, Fails rides his skateboard across town
and goes to take care of a house that isn’t his own. Occupied by a white couple, Fails claims it was originally built from scratch by his grandfather, “The First Black Man In San Francisco”. Find out who can call the house home in this poetic, picturesque ode to the title city. The bulging winter programme of Performance events includes Hansard, starring Lindsay Duncan and Alex Jennings as a warring political couple (NT encore, Nov 23), the irresistible classic film, Singin’ in the Rain (part of a musical four for three deal, Nov 23), the National Theatre Live performances of Fleabag (Nov 26) and Present Laughter, starring Andrew Scott (Nov 28, Dec 7). Have a look at the forthcoming Education Department’s Focus on Film, Illusions and Games: The Cinema of Jean Renoir (‘The greatest of all directors,’ Orson Welles), not to be missed (Nov 29, 6pm, £6.50) and many more events. https://chichestercinema.org/content/ education-at-new-park Chichester Cinema at New Park, New Park Road, Chichester PO19 7XY Box office: 01243 786650 www.chichestercinema.org
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Frozen 2
Animation, Fantasy, Musical Screened at Picturedrome Cinema RETURN to Arendelle and reunite with Frozen’s enchanting cast of characters for a magical tale filled with adventure, discovery, and mystical dangers. After reclaiming her rightful seat upon the throne in the final scenes of Frozen, Elsa is drawn north by a strange calling that encourages her to leave the safety of Arendelle and into a mysterious land filled with unknown dangers and remarkable revelations. Once again joined by her plucky sister, Anna, and trusty companions, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven, Elsa bravely embarks upon an epic journey of self-discovery filled with tears, cheers, singalongs, and action aplenty – but will she uncover the answers she seeks in this autumn-bound land? Or will the source of her calling threaten all that she has fought for? After capturing the imaginations of film fans of all ages before going on to become the highest-grossing animated picture of all time, anticipation for a Frozen sequel has been heating up for the past six years. Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff and Josh Gad reprise their roles, and Academy award-winning directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee return to the helm. In Frozen, Elsa feared her powers were too much for the world. In Frozen 2, she must hope they are enough.
Last Christmas
Comedy, Romance Screened at Picturedrome Cinema EMILIA CLARKE Henry Golding, and Emma Thompson star for director Paul Feig in Last Christmas, a romantic comedy inspired by a George Michael song and written by Academy award winner Thompson and playwright Bryony Kimmings. Kate (Emilia Clarke) harrumphs around London, a bundle of bad decisions accompanied by the jangle of bells on her shoes, another irritating consequence from her job as an elf in a year-round Christmas shop. Tom (Henry Golding) seems too good to be true when he walks into her life and starts to see through so many of Kate's barriers. As London transforms into the most wonderful time of the year, nothing should work for these two. But sometimes, you gotta let the snow fall where it may, you gotta listen to your heart – and you gotta have faith. Last Christmas features the music of George Michael, including the bittersweet holiday classic of the film's title. The film will also premiere brand-new unreleased material by the legendary Grammy-winning artist, who sold more than 115 million albums and recorded 10 No. 1 singles over the course of his iconic career.
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MATTHEW WARCHUS directs Andrew Scott (BBC’s Sherlock, Fleabag) in Noël Coward’s provocative comedy Present Laughter. As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Garry’s few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and soul-searching. Captured live from The Old Vic in London, Present Laughter is a giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness.
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Action, Biography, Sports Screened at Picturedrome Cinema A DISTINCT change of pace from superhero epics The Wolverine and Logan, the latest film from acclaimed director James Mangold is a much more personal affair centred on a race car driver and his designer’s efforts to construct the best race vehicle. This is a real-life story that begins in the early sixties, documenting the iconic rivalry between two major motorcar companies: Ford and Ferrari. Christian Bale plays Ken Miles, a former soldier turned fearless race car driver who is challenged to outpace the legendary Ferrari at the upcoming Le Mans ‘66. It’s the world’s most respected endurance tournament, and crucial to achieving this is Matt Damon’s automotive engineer, Carroll Shelby. His know-how combines with Miles’ aptitude as the work together, battling corporate interference, the laws of physics, and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car that became known as the Ford GT40. Le Mans ’66 has recruited a stellar cast in the hopes of doing this high-speed tale justice, including Jon
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LAST CHRISTMAS (12A)
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Bernthal as Ford’s vice president and Caitriona Balfe of Outlander fame. The film has already gained much praise following its debut at the Telluride Film Festival earlier this year, but now this biographical drama is ready to impress worldwide with its earnest performances and spectacular racing sequences.
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Friday, November 22, 2019
THE POST'S TOP 20 THINGS TO DO & SEEthis week
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Theatre. The Lovely Bones. The international best-selling novel by Alice Sebold has been adapted for the stage by Bryony Lavery, who has previously adapted a number of works for Chichester Festival Theatre, where the drama will be performed from November 26-30. Tickets priced from £10 - £35 are available online at: cft.org.uk or call 01243 781312.
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Music. A Christmas Spectacular. Led by students from the University of Chichester, members of Chichester Rotaract Club are presenting a free concert of festive musical treats, ranging from carols to more popular musical items. The concert, at The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop Otter Campus, College Lane, is on November 28, at 7.30pm. There is no need to book and donations are requested in aid of the club's charitable aims.
Music. The Big Band at Christmas. Hosted by the Regis Centre, the show promises all your favourite Christmas songs given the dynamic big band treatment - from Glenn Miller, Sinatra, Basie, Nat King Cole. Tickets at £17.50 are available from the box office in Belmont Street, Bognor Regis, in person, by calling 01243 861010 or online at: alexandratheatre.co.uk for the show on November 24, 7.30pm.
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Poetry. Richard Hawtree. Heading the bill at Open Mic Poetry at New Park Centre, Chichester, November 27, is Surrey-based published poet Richard Hawtree, who has lectured at the University of Surrey and will be treating audiences to poems from his first collection. Entry to the event in the venue's Jubilee Hall, in New Park Road, is £4 on the door. For information, visit: chichesterpoetry.simplesite. com or call 07813 244731.
Event. Yum Foodie Saturday. A celebration of food, a place to gather, eat and chat about all things scrummy. Find innovative and creative food producers, chefs and makers who want to tickle those tastebuds with what they are passionate about. Join the event at Drapers Yard, 16 The Hornet, Chichester, on November 23, from 10am–4pm.
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Event. Ice skating on the Prom. The Bognor Regis Ice Rink is back for 2019, bigger and better on a traditional-style rectangular 30m x 20m rink space where the whole family can enjoy skating every day, 10am9pm, until January 5. In addition to the rink, there are Arctic Jump trampolines, children’s rides, Christmas market huts, a German-style swing grill and a bar. Tickets are available on arrival but online booking is advised at: iceskatingontheprom. co.uk
Event. Christmas Fayre. Come and support the volunteers who look after Aldwick's Duck pond at this event which will feature a tombola, raffle, seasonal plants and fruit, cakes, gifts, books, white elephant stall and refreshments. Aldwick Preservation Society is hosting the event at Willowhale Community Centre, 90 Pryors Lane, Rose Green, Bognor Regis PO21 4JF on November 30, 10am to noon. Admission is by donation.
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Music. B.E.L.L.A. A personal tribute to three iconic jazz and blues artists: Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Amy Winehouse. This sophisticated evening of live entertainment at The Waverley at Marine Drive West, Bognor Regis, is on November 23, from 8pm. Tickets at £10 can be booked through the venue's website.
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Theatre. Oh Yes Oh No - Louise Orwin. The Showroom at Chichester University's Chichester campus is the venue for a surreal trip through female sexuality and violence,
uncovering the power of asking for what you want. The show is on November 28, 7.30pm. Tickets, at £12, are available from: theshowroomchichester. co.uk
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Music. Percival Elliott. Join Percival Elliott at The Hothampton Arms, London Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1PR for a night of music, entertainment and merriment as they celebrate the release of their new 10-inch vinyl. Support from Bella Estelle. Free entry on November 22, 7pm-11.30pm.
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Event. Selsey Christmas Lights SwitchOn. Selsey Town Council’s Lantern Parade will be at the centre of this years’ Christmas celebrations on November 30. Children can collect their free lantern bag from 4.30pm at St Peter's Church. The parade leaves at 5pm, led by the local coastguard crew and the Lions Club Santa sleigh. Celebrations will continue throughout the evening with shops staying open late, the switchon of the tree lights and Selsey Community Choir leading carols.
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Event. Christmas Fayre. Step into a world of festive delights at Arundel Museum's Christmas fayre in the inspiring surroundings of the museum in Mill Road and find unique gifts made by local artisans for family and friends. You can also enjoy a delicious cake or two, available in the museum cafe area. The event is on November 23, from 10.30am-4pm.
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Music. Grayshott Folk Club. On November 29, at Grayshott Village Hall (GU26 6TZ), two new acts will be introduced to club audiences. The first is an Irish/ Celtic trio, cua, whose reputation for wonderful live performances precedes them. She is a real prospect for the future. Tickets at £15 from Des O Byrne on 01428 607096 or visit: grayshottfolkclub. co.uk
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Music. Christmas Concert with Stile Antico. St Nicholas Church, Arundel, is the venue for an evening of glorious Tudor period Advent music by one of the world's finest ensembles. Tickets for the concert on November 30 are priced from £25 - £50 and include a champagne interval. They are in aid of the Friends of Sussex Hospices and are available from: stileantico.co.uk
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Art. Oxmarket Centre of Arts. The next series of exhibitions at the centre in St Andrew's Court, off East Street, Chichester PO1 1YH, until December 1, feature a range of artists. Creative Coverage Winter Exhibition features paintings including those by Ingrid Skoglund, Danny Mooney, Jennifer Wright, Lisa Bartlett, Lin Knott, Miranda Pender and
Suzie Hall's ceramics. Nancy Goodens, ‘Sea Glass' comprises a series of seascapes in fused glass. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 4.30pm. Free admission. Further information on 01243 779103.
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Event. Glitter Ball. Care for Veterans charity is hosting a glittering evening of dinner and dancing at Fontwell Park Racecourse, Arundel Road, Fontwell, BN18 0SY on November 23, 6.30pm-midnight. Tickets are £59 each (includes welcome drink, three-course dinner, a half bottle of wine per person and entertainment) and can be booked by contacting Christine on 01903 218444 or email: christine. gillott@careforveterans.org.uk
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Film. Wild Rose. Glasgow grit meets Nashville swagger for a funny and touching musical drama for the latest Slindon Film Night, on November 26, at 7.30pm. Starring Jessie Buckley as Rose Lynn singing with passion, Julie Walters as her mother, Sophie Okonedo her champion, the benevolent Susannah, and Jamie Sives as Sam. Ticket sales will benefit the venue, Coronation Hall BN18. Call 01243 814735 or email: slindonlife@slindon.com to book seats at £5 or pay at the door.
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Event. St Richard's Christmas Fair. Lots of traditional favourites are in store for visitors to Mosse Memorial Hall, St Richard's Way, Aldwick, on November 30. School choirs will add to the festive atmosphere while shoppers can browse stalls including cakes, home produce, toys, jewellery and toiletries, bric-abrac, books, sweets, games, tombolas and a grand raffle. Father Christmas will be in attendance and refreshments will be available throughout the event, from 10am-2pm.
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Talk. Lubrication in Moderation. A talk with a topical slant for the festive season will be given by Dr David Muggleton in the latest of the programme of evening talks and film shows held at West Sussex Record Office. The illustrated talk's sub-title is 'On the trail of Ye Ancient Order of Froth Blowers in West Sussex'. Booking in advance is essential for the event, at 3 Orchard Street, Chichester PO19 1DD, on November 26, at 7pm. Tickets are £8 and include light refreshments. Call 01243 753602 for details.
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Theatre. Here Endeth the First Lesson. The Bury Players are back with a new production, a one-act satire by Stewart Auty. The new Vicar of St Wenceslas soon realises one member, Mr Cooper, is at odds with everybody else about almost everything. Performances are at Bury Village Hall, RH20 1PA on November 28, 29 and 30, 7.30pm. Tickets £10 by calling 01798 667150 or from Castle Chocolates (Arundel) and Coldwaltham PO.
The write way to decorate Christmas Workshop review By Kelly Wickham Beginners Modern Calligraphy Pointed Nib Christmas Workshop Kirsten Burke - The Modern Calligraphy Company, The Old Poorhouse, Alandale Road, Birdham, Chichester PO20 7QN 01243 512845 info@kirstenburke.co.uk www.themoderncalligraphyco.com LEARNING calligraphy is a craft I have always been interested in. I travelled to Birdham to attend a pointed nib workshop with a Christmas twist and was surprised with what faced me. Firstly, the converted barn building is just so perfect. It's a haven, tucked away in a quiet woodland area. I was greeted by Maisie Minett, my instructor for the workshop and offered hot drinks and festive treats including gingerbread biscuits and mince pies. Each participant, and with just eight of us, it was a perfect number, was presented with a clipboard full of worksheets, a nib, black ink, gold ink, a pencil,
paintbrush and a unique, personalised bauble with our names lettered on (in calligraphy of course). Maisie showed us how to use the nib, how to begin to write and tricks and tips from the trade. She gave everybody feedback as she toured the table, offering advice or praising us when we did a particularly good form. There was a chance to practice with different styles once the basics had been learnt and then we all got to try out the gold ink which would add a festive touch to gift labels and cards. Birdham-based The Modern Calligraphy Company is offering a variety of beginners' workshops to learn this creative and relaxing hobby. This Christmas they’ve partnered up with some local businesses to create some extra special
festive workshops. For one workshop on Monday, November 25, you can find them at the Cowdray Estate to create some lovely Christmas crafts in splendid surroundings. They’re also teaching Christmas calligraphy at Hedge Rose in Chichester on December 5 where you can learn some gorgeous lettering and create a wonderful centrepiece for the perfect Christmas table. You’ll also find them at The Kennels Christmas Market at Goodwood where they’ll be selling calligraphy kits, artworks and books. Maisie, Kirsten, Jill and the rest of the team are extremely welcoming, fantastic teachers and a delight to be with while relaxing and learning a new skill.
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On this new tour we have a journey on the Severn Valley Railway between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster. We also visit Ironbridge, the fascinating Cadbury World, and two very different museums. Recreating Victorian England at Blists Hill and discovering Saxon Gold at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.
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We visit Yorkshire to see the legendary Joe Loss Orchestra! The band has been in constant operation since 1930 and has never disbanded or reformed. The tour also includes the impressive Harewood House and a visit to the city of York.
We enjoy a scenic drive over the Horseshoe Pass, journey through the beautiful Cheshire countryside and visit the remarkable Anderton Boat Lift. We also travel on both the Llangollen Canal and Railway and spend time in historic Chester.
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This tour travels through some of the most beautiful scenery in the Scottish Highlands, which we explore by road, rail and on water. Visit castles and lochs, and enjoy a two-night stay on Lewis, the largest island of the Outer Hebrides.
We tour some of the beautiful countryside and coastal scenery of Suffolk. We follow in the footsteps of Constable and Gainsborough, see the gorgeous Beth Chatto Gardens, visit historical Sutton Hoo and cruise along the River Deben.
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Ho, ho, ho - it's time to join Santa's countdown
CHILDREN'S excitement about Christmas is growing already and the Alexandra Theatre at Bognor Regis is joining in the fun with Santa’s Christmas Countdown. Following last year’s sell-out performances of Santa’s Christmas Party, this new interactive family show, on November 29, at 4pm, lasts 45 minutes and is particularly suitable for children aged between two and seven. There’s nothing Santa loves more than starting the countdown to Christmas by opening the windows of his special Christmas calendar. But when he tries to begin the countdown this year, disaster – the calendar is broken and all the magical goodies inside have gone missing. Santa needs them to get ready for Christmas, but how is he going to get everything back
in time? Dotty the Elf, Dasher the Reindeer, Jack Frost and Pompom the Penguin will join the fun, festive, musical adventure to help fix the Christmas calendar and get Santa’s Christmas Countdown started. Songs include festive favourites Jingle Bells, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, The Twelve Days Of Christmas, We Wish You A Merry Christmas and more. Afterwards, the fun continues as each child can meet Father Christmas and receive a specially wrapped present from him. There's also a special post box for children to send letters to Santa. All tickets are £10.50 with a £40 family ticket. Booking and further information from the Belmont Street venue, online at: alexandratheatre.co.uk or call 01243 861010.
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From Amazon to deadly sins, solo sailing and politics POLITICIANS, academics, writers and the first man to sail non-stop solo around the world are among the speakers taking part in Chichester Speakers Festival's fascinating programme at the city's Assembly Rooms in North Street, on November 29 and 30. The festival opens with former director of the Royal Geographical Society John Hemming on the isolated indigenous peoples in the Amazon, followed by Oxford academic and former BBC chief business correspondent Linda Yueh, explaining how the great economists can help us today. Bishop Richard Harries describes the struggles and joy many great writers had
as a result of their faith. Later on the Friday, former cabinet minister of Margaret Thatcher and John Major’s governments, Lord Baker, illustrates the ‘seven deadly sins through art, history and politics, then writer Lynn Truss talks about her comic crime series set in Brighton in 1957. Sir Robin Knox Johnson, the first man to complete a single-handed non-stop circumnavigation of the world by sailing boat, will be followed by Tim Bouverie on the indecision which enabled Nazi domination of Europe. Saturday's speakers will include economist Vicky Pryce, sleep specialist Guy Leschziner, former Minister for Europe Denis MacShane, Russia and security expert Andrew Monaghan and Lord David Howell, who takes a fresh look at the ideas, hopes, lessons and largely unintended consequences of successive generations of political leaders. Single tickets for each talk are £12.50, day passes are £45, two-day passes are £65 and other discounts are available. To book and for full details, visit: chichesterspeakersfestival.com or call 0333 666 3366.
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A night not to be missed at prestigious Christmas party Q Hair and Beauty 37 North St, Chichester PO19 1LX Tel: 01243 781585 www.qhairandbeauty.co.uk THE COUNTDOWN to Christmas has begun and there’s no better way of getting the celebrations underway then by going along to Q Hair and Beauty’s famous Christmas Gathering. This eagerlyawaited annual event has become a must on many people’s social calendar, a red letter day that’s always a sell-out. And although guests rush to get their tickets for this fabulous evening, this special occasion isn’t just for the ladies. Their husbands and partners are just as welcome and as the salon is licensed premises, they can sit and enjoy a tipple, with a selection of beers, wines and spirits on offer, including the wonderful Chilgrove Gin that makes a perfect G&T. Prosecco and mulled wine give the event a festive flavour, together with
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New year, new you: take control of your continence with a simple injection Nuffield Health 78 Broyle Road, Chichester, PO19 6WB 01243 884728 www.nuffieldhealth.com FIVE million British women are said to suffer from some sort of urinary incontinence, the most common of which is Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI). Women who are older, overweight or who have had children are more at risk of this condition. Angela Birnie, Consultant Urologist with West Sussex Urology gives us her thoughts on a new treatment for SUI called Bulkamid and explains why she thinks more people should be looking to this less invasive alternative to surgery. “SUI is a result of the weakening of or damage to the muscles used to prevent urination, such as the pelvic floor muscles and the urethral sphincter. Pressure on the bladder from normal daily activities such as exercising, coughing,
laughing or sneezing can cause urine to leak out. SUI can be improved with physiotherapy (pelvic floor exercises) but this does not cure every case. Previously if physiotherapy was unsuccessful the next choice of treatment involved invasive surgery. Bulkamid hydrogel is an alternative procedure that is much less invasive, quicker and can be performed under local anaesthetic. 2mm of gel is injected into three or four sites just below the bladder neck resulting in a “puffed up cushion” effect when seen on imaging. The injections contain a smooth, watery gel that stays pliable. This bulking of the bladder neck helps stop urine leaking. Unlike previous bulking agents it does not rely upon a reaction from host tissue and nor does it dissolve; (indeed, its desired effects can last up to seven years and top up injections can be performed if needed). It is great news that we now have confirmation on the safety and effectiveness of Bulkamid. Although it is not as effective at curing SUI as the
controversial mesh tape (presently unavailable in the UK); data published recently in the Journal of Urology has confirmed that 92 per cent patients treated with Bulkamid were cured or had improvement of their symptoms and reassuringly
there were no serious side effects reported”. Angela Birnie is a Consultant Urologist who works at Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital. For more information visit: westsussexurology. co.uk or call the hospital directly on 01243 884553.
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Hello Ladies! Would you like to lose weight and tone up? Then look no further than Shape & Tone! We are a new weight loss and toning studio in Runcton, Chichester – we will encourage, motivate and guide you to reach your goal, whatever that may be, perhaps getting into that smaller dress size, or to reach the perfect weight for you. Whatever it is we are here to help! Shape & Tone have 6 Shapemaster Toning Tables and 10 Shapemaster Chairs plus a small cardio area. Pop onto our SECA Body Composition machine to see what’s going on inside your body, we can then track every fortnight where your weight loss journey is taking you. You will be with like minded people, as we are all here for the same reason, but above all we have fun! IT WORKS! LOUISE HAS LOST 19lb IN JUST ONE MONTH!
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Ensure that your Christmas is pain-free Chichester Chiropractors 2 New Town, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1UG Tel: 01243 774336 www.chichesterchiropractors.co.uk NOW that Christmas is only a few weeks away, here at Chichester Chiropractors we are expecting to see people with the common injuries which happen at this time of year. A lot of us spend the Christmas period performing tasks and doing activities which we don’t often do - this can make muscular and joint injuries injuries more likely. Here are some frequently encountered problems and how to avoid them: - Getting the Christmas tree and decorations down from the loft - Try not to over-reach and avoid holding heavy loads overhead. Getting into a loft and passing items down is a better option than trying to come down a ladder heavily laden! - Carrying heavy shopping bags - try to split the load into two or more bags and carry them in each hand to balance. - Wrapping presents on the floor - better to sit at a table or bench, so that you can stand to reach around items awkward to wrap, instead of leaning/twisting on the floor. - Loading a heavy turkey etc into an oven take a stance with feet well apart and squat rather than bend and try to keep square-on, facing the oven. Four hands may be an even better option! - Prolonged sitting - travelling, visiting in people’s houses and having long meals all mean sitting for longer than usual. Try to move around little and often to keep mobile and avoid getting too stiff. Chichester Chiropractors (John Springard and colleague Andrea Coote) have been providing safe, effective and affordable treatment in the heart of Chichester since 2003, with the clinic having been founded by John in 1983. Between them they have over 50 years of clinical experience.
They specialise in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of muscular and joint problems of all kinds, especially neck and back pain, in patients from the very young to the more mature. Treatment plans are individually tailored and may include massage, mobilisation, manipulation, other modalities such as ultrasound and advice on posture and home exercises. Chiropractic is a fully regulated and registered primary contact health care profession with its own Royal College and high professional standards of practice. Chiropractic care, including diagnosis and management, focuses upon the relationship between structure and function of the body, primarily via the nervous system, as it relates to health, posture and performance.
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recommendations. Featuring some of the most stunning independent eyewear design from around the world, their range of spectacles have a timeless, beautiful, unique feel and are as individual as every face they adorn. The range of frames are regularly refreshed and always paired with high quality lenses as standard. The ethos at North Opticians is simple: to provide exceptional eye care, top quality eyewear and competitive high-street prices in a welcoming, friendly environment.
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DENISE KELLY A passionate and motivated 'health expert/nutritionist.
How to keep your heart really healthy www.denisekelly.co.uk Tel: 07730671436 Email: denise@thewellbeingcompanyltd. com HAVE YOU ever wondered whether your heart is a muscle or an organ? Well, it is actually a muscular organ. An organ is a group of tissues that work together to perform a specific function. In the case of your heart, this function is pumping blood throughout your body. Your heart is absolutely essential for your body’s overall health and function. Without the pumping action of your heart, blood would be unable to move through your circulation system and the other organs and tissues of your body wouldn’t be able to function properly. Blood provides the cells and tissues of your body with vital oxygen and nutrients, plus, waste products like carbon dioxide are also carried away by the blood to be expelled from the body. I had a new client approach me this week, who has suffered a heart attack at the age of 39. I asked her if I could write about it and she said yes, because she thought, as she was young, it would never happen to her. I think this is fair, for us all to think we are invincible, but whatever your age, shape or size, I cannot emphasise how important it is to take care of your heart. There are many conditions that can
affect the heart but knowing that diet and lifestyle changes can make all the difference to the majority of heart disease can really make you start to look at things, and make small changes that could potentially save your life. What are these conditions? • Coronary artery disease – This happens when the blood supply to the tissues of the heart is disrupted. It occurs when a waxy substance called plaque builds up on the walls of the arteries supplying blood to your heart, making them narrower or even blocked. People with coronary heart disease are at risk for other heart conditions like heart attack, heart failure, and arrhythmia. • High blood pressure - Blood pressure is the pressure that blood exerts on the walls of the arteries. When blood pressure is high it can become dangerous and put you at risk for heart disease or stroke. • Arrhythmia – Is when your heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly. • Heart failure – happens when the heart isn’t pumping blood as well as it should be. Conditions that either overtax or cause damage to the heart can lead to heart failure. • Heart attack – A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart is blocked. Coronary artery disease
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often causes heart attacks. How to keep a healthy heart? Eat fruits and veggies. These are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fibre and help to keep arteries clean. Adjust your protein sources. Select fish and plantbased protein like soybeans, lentils, and nuts. Add foods that contain omega 3 fatty acids to your diet. Examples include fish (salmon and mackerel), walnuts, and flaxseed oil Avoid trans fats. They can raise LDL (bad) cholesterol, while lowering HDL (good) cholesterol. Trans fats are often found in things like biscuits, cakes, processed meats and chips Carefully read food labels. They can give you valuable information about calories, sodium, and fat content.
Exercise. Try to move for at least 30 minutes most days of the week. Running, walking, cycling, swimming, dancing. Whatever you love. Stop smoking. And stay away from second-hand smoke. Avoid sitting for long periods of time. If you have to sit for long periods during a job or travel, be sure to get up every couple of hours to stretch and move around. Sleep well. Try to get seven to eight hours of sleep each night. People who don’t get enough sleep may be at risk for cardiovascular disease. Remember that it’s never too late to make lifestyle changes that promote heart health. Every day try to make small changes to your eating and lifestyle habits for big results.
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Making Theatre Gaining Skills provides theatre-based training courses, events, workshops and performances in the Bognor and Chichester area. The Bognor Institute of Laughter is an established project based at the Lamb Inn, Bognor but which delivers activities in a range of venues across Bognor. It has an active steering group made up of mainly older adults, some of whom have mental health issues, learning difficulties or other disabilities. Funded for 2 years by the Peoples Health Lottery, the group has been very successful in creating sketches, stand-up and even musical comedy acts but still needs more support in developing strong writing skills. They are looking for 1 (or possibly 2) people to be creative writing coaches or mentors.
Treasurer - 8th Chichester – West Sussex Scouts
West Sussex Scouts offers fun, challenge and adventure to over 9700 young people aged 6 to 25 across more than 100 locations in West Sussex. A Treasurer is required to provide financial administration, support and information to 8th Chichester Scout Group Executive Committee (Board of Trustees). Responsibilities of the Treasurer include; manage and monitor the financial activities of the Scout Group; prepare financial reports and annual accounts; lead in the creation of budgets and financial planning and monitoring of these; ensure the Group is financially able to function, has appropriate reserves and accounting procedures and controls in place; prepare the Annual Statement of Accounts for independent examination and approval by the Executive Committee and present these at the AGM; and be a full and active member in the Executive Committee meetings (approx. 4 evening meetings per year).
Bayleaf Volunteers – Weald & Downland Living Museum
The Weald & Downland Living Museum is a unique and outstanding place with a special character and atmosphere that can be enjoyed by everyone. Stewarding is a great way to help bring the buildings alive for visitors whilst at the same time sharing the stories and interpreting more about the building; you will be making a valuable contribution to the overall visitor experience at the museum. You will be trained to tell the stories of Bayleaf and share them with visitors of all ages. This covers the history of the house and the social history of the time. You will often have a simple skill that can be done whilst talking to people, which helps to explain the space. Care for the items in the building and undertaking simple household tasks as cleaning, hanging out rugs etc. will be required as part of the role. If you wish, they do encourage volunteers to dress in historic clothing.
Bookkeeper – Tuppenny Barn
Tuppenny Barn provides an education service that creates an inspirational environment in which the community can reconnect with the land, reinvigorate local food production and learn skills to promote sustainable living. They’re looking for a volunteer to help with some bookkeeping in the admin office. Previous experience with Excel is desirable, but you’ll be given training on their accounting system. A few hours a week is all it will take - and volunteers get delicious homemade cake at coffee time! They’re looking for someone who can help for 4 hours on Friday morning.
To apply for any of these opportunities, or to see other opportunities in your area, please go to www.vaac.org.uk/volunteering
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Written by Roy Newnham - visitor experience officer EASILY accessible south of Chichester, straddled either side of Selsey on the Manhood Peninsula you will find our reserves of Pagham Harbour and Medmerry. These two jewels in the West Sussex coastline, boast a wealth of habitat attracting an abundance of flora and fauna. As December approaches, the sound of honks, quacks, whistles and squeals drifts across the saltmarsh. Thousands of wildfowl and waders are arriving from their now freezing, northern breeding grounds, to feed and roost in the sheltered havens of Pagham Harbour and Medmerry. The former reserve is particularly important for brent geese and pintail ducks, and as such, is internationally recognised. Brent geese are small, dark, plump geese, with a small white neck patch and white undertail. They feed in flocks sometimes on the water upending like ducks to reach vegetation beneath the surface, sometimes grazing in the surrounding fields. The pintail is one of the most elegant of our waterfowl. The males have a thin white stripe running down their long graceful necks, chocolate coloured heads and long thin tapering tail feathers that give them their name. These most welcome visitors are joined by vast numbers wigeon and teal ducks. Male wigeon sport a very ‘punk-like’ yellow stripe across the top of their chestnut heads and a pink breast. A yellow bottom gives away the male teal, along with its green eye-patch that extends to the back of its chestnut head down to a grey body. Like the brent geese and pintail, these ducks are dabblers, reaching below the surface for food or sifting through the shallows, although wigeon are often found grazing in fields as well. Goldeneye are diving ducks. The males have black backs and tails, white breasts and underparts, and greenish-black heads with a white patch behind the bill. Females are mottled grey with chestnut heads and a white collar. Both sexes have the yellow eye which gives them their name. Like most diving ducks, they are generally silent outside the breeding season. By contrast, the brents constantly babble to one another, providing the background of low honking to the seasons’ soundtrack. This is punctuated by the shrill whistles of wigeon and squeals of teal, accompanied by the quacking of a myriad of overwintering ducks. This is the unmistakable sound of the saltmarsh during winter. Meanwhile, offshore, you may see flocks of common scoter, a black sea duck that swims buoyantly among the waves. They appear restless, frequently flying low over the water in long straggling lines. If you would like help identifying our winter birds, join us on Sunday, November 17, for a Guided walk down the west side of Pagham Harbour. Of course, when trying to identify birds, it helps to have a good pair of binoculars or a telescope to reveal the details. With this in mind, we have a Binocular and Telescope Open Day on Saturday, December 7, at our Visitor Centre on the B2145 south of Chichester. Here, you can try out a selection, get advice from our expert optics team and treat yourself or buy a Christmas present for a loved one.
f Pintail | Pic: Ben Hall - RSPB images
CHICHESTER Festival Theatre has introduced Polish translation performances for its family-friendly shows. A matinee performance of CFT’s production of The Butterfly Lion on November 2 was translated live into Polish via audio headsets by an interpreter, with a similar exercise planned for The Wizard of Oz on Monday, December 23. The project follows a pilot translation performance of Sleeping Beauty at the theatre last December. Both this and The Butterfly Lion received hugely positive feedback from the Polish families who attended. Polish is the second most spoken language in the Chichester region after English. Lydia Cassidy, CFT’s director of marketing and communications, said: "This
THE CHICHESTER Art Trail is a well established framework of organisation and publicity that promotes and supports artists who live and work in Chichester and its surrounding areas. The philosophy of the trail is to give an insight into the creation of art by opening artists' doors to interested members of the public. For many trail goers, this is the major attraction, the environment in which work is created, the tools, the process of making and work in progress are all revealed and add depth to the artwork on show. This generosity is well received by visitors and is a rewarding experience for artists.
is the latest initiative in our efforts to welcome as many people as possible in our community. "We hit on the idea of using our audio description equipment to provide a live translation by a skilled interpreter, rather than surtitles, because we thought it would be easier and more engaging for both young children and adults to listen to the dialogue in their native language rather than having to read captions. "We’ve reached out to our local Polish community via Facebook and local schools, and were delighted to welcome 38 children and parents to the matinee of The Butterfly Lion. "Building on their feedback, we hope to make foreign language translation performances a regular feature in future."
For some artists, the art trail is an opportunity to sell work. For others, the pleasure is in welcoming, inspiring and talking to visitors, which adds fuel to their practice and makes valuable connections. All in all, many successful years are evidence that Chichester Open Studios Art Trail is a tried and true vehicle for bringing the work and practice of trail artists before the eyes of an inspired, as well as purchasing, public. If you are an artist who would like to take part in the 2020 trail, have a look under 'Join Us' on the website: chichesterarttrail.org Registration is now open until November 30.
CHICHESTER Rotary Club is holding the regional heat of The Young Photographer of the Year Competition and also a new Young Film Maker of the Year Competition. The winner of this heat will go forward to the national competition. The Young Photographer Competition is a well-established and successful competition organised and promoted by Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland. The competition aims to encourage young people to experiment with photography/film-making, use digital and/or traditional methods of photography/film making, demonstrate interpretation of the topic and express ideas through the medium of photography/film making. There are three age groups: • Junior: seven to ten years • Intermediate: 11 to 13 years • Senior: 14 to 17 years The closing date for entries is January 31. For the photographic competition each entrant needs to produce a portfolio of three photographs based upon the theme, ‘Through My Eyes’, in colour or black and white, on photographic paper. The prints must be submitted individually. Each print, including any mount should be no larger than A4 size. Mobile phone cameras may be used. For the young film-maker they need to produce a film of five minutes based upon the theme, ‘Through My Eyes’. To accompany the film, each entrant must provide a brief sentence describing the relationship to the theme. At each stage of the competition, all competitors will receive a certificate of participation. The national winners will be given an opportunity to participate in a vocational experience with a professional photographer. The information pack is also downloadable from: rotarygbi.org/ projects/young-people/competitions/
THE DEAN of Chichester, The Very Reverend Stephen Waine, will welcome 200 livery men and women from across Sussex to the cathedral for a very special thanksgiving service on Saturday. The service will be a unique gathering of the livery companies outside of London and will give thanks for their work in the Sussex region. Livery companies are trade associations in the city of London, almost all of which are known as the "Worshipful Company of..." their relevant trade, craft or profession. The medieval companies originally developed as guilds and were responsible for the regulation of their trades, controlling, for instance, wages and labour conditions. The companies have a long history of cultural, education and philanthropic patronage. There are 110 livery companies based in London. However, their activities frequently extend beyond the capital. There are many examples of the extent, breadth and diversity of the charitable support from the livery companies here in Sussex including Rustington Convalescent Home; the South of England Show at Ardingly; exhibitions at Amberley Museum; Riding for the Disabled and Cricket Camp at Arundel Castle. The cathedral is particularly grateful to have received funding towards the conservation of the Piper Tapestry, behind the High Altar, and for the current major roof restoration and re-covering project. Mr Waine, who is himself a member of the Merchant Taylors’ Company, said: “It has been a great honour to welcome so many members of livery companies living in Sussex. The cathedral and our community across the diocese of Chichester, which spans East and West Sussex, is enormously grateful for the support of the livery companies, many of whom give quietly without expecting any recognition”. Following the service of choral evensong, guests will enjoy a drinks reception in the Nave. There will also be a chance to explore the cathedral and in particular find out more about the £5.8million fundraising initiative to replace the failing copper roof with lead, a project which will enter its final phase next year.
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The history of the village of Lavant By Pat Saunders, volunteer, and Amanda Rogan, learning officer, at the Novium Museum LAVANT is a village within the southern boundary of the South Downs National Park, which lies two miles north of Chichester. The name of the village comes from the local river, the River Lavant, which is usually dry through the summer months. It was diverted by the Romans to flow around the southern walls of Chichester and then west into Chichester Harbour. Lavant was formerly two parishes, East Lavant (which included West Lavant) and Mid Lavant. The two parishes were assessed for the Domesday book in 1086. East Lavant comprised of 26 households, 15 villagers and 11 smallholders. It also had ploughing land, 26 acres of meadows and a mill. It had a value to the lord of the manor, the Archbishop of Canterbury, of £18 a year. Mid Lavant had 20 households, ten villagers and 10 smallholders. It also had ploughing land and a mill. It had an annual value of £9. Lavant has two medieval churches, St Mary’s and St Nicholas. St Mary’s Church consists of a 12th century nave and has had regular additions and alterations throughout the years. In 1671, a brick tower was added to the south of the Nave and the church was restored in 1863. St Nicholas’ Church dates from the 12th century. However, the church building has been
substantially modified so that nowadays there are only parts of the nave and chancel which date from the 12th and 13th century. The ‘Earl of March’ public house dates back to the early 18th century and was originally named The Bat and Ball. It served as a coaching inn on the main Chichester to Midhurst road. William Blake the visionary artist and poet was known to have been a regular visitor to Lavant, visiting local resident Miss Poole. It is believed that Blake wrote the words to ‘Jerusalem’ in 1803, while sitting in the bay window of the pub. The 200-year-old Royal Oak public house accommodates overnight guests. The site is allegedly haunted with various stories being told. One such story describes a bearded man who was found dead in the inn at the start of the 19th century and now allegedly haunts the back rooms and can be heard climbing the stairs at night. The other story comes from a previous owner of the site that claims to have seen the ghost of a pale woman in a white dress on several occasions, standing at the foot of her bed. Lavant railway station opened in 1881 on the former London Brighton and South Coast Railway line between Midhurst and Chichester. Passenger services ceased in 1935, however, freight services continued
Lavant Memorial Hall was built in 1921 as a memorial to those who died in the First World War
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until 1970. The line is now Centurion Way and is used by walkers and cyclists. Lavant did have its own shop and post office but these closed in 2008 after nearly 100 years of trading. A post office is managed now in the old vestry of St Nicholas Church. Lavant Memorial Hall was built in 1921 as a memorial to those who died in the First World War. Over the years, enlargements and additions have been made, including the expansion of the hall in 1973 and an extension in 1994. The hall was badly affected by flooding in 1994 and 2013, so enhanced flood defences were installed in 2014. In 1997, prior to the construction of a water pipeline connecting reservoirs near Chalkpit Lane with facilities at Funtington and Slindon, archaeological investigations discovered a complex of concentric ditches
forming a Neolithic henge monument, just west of Chalkpit Lane. Within the outer ditch archaeologists discovered a curiously large number of red deer antlers, suggesting it may have been used by a ‘red deer cult’. A curious chalk ‘drum’ was also found during the excavations. Three other similar items were found in 1889 near the village of Folkton in Yorkshire. These now reside in the British Museum collections. Dating from the Neolithic, new research suggests they may have been designed as prehistoric ‘tape measures’ for use in the construction of monuments. Slightly earlier, in 1993, prior to the construction of one of the reservoirs, a small settlement of between 10 and 13 Iron Age roundhouses, with associated granaries, was also discovered to the right of Chalkpit Lane.
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Friday, November 22, 2019
Chi off to play Rovers in Cup MILES RUTHERFORD admits his Chichester City players have become distracted by their FA Cup heroics. Chi will head to Prenton Park on Sunday, December 1, for their second-round tie after Tranmere Rovers beat Wycombe after extra time in their FA Cup replay on Wednesday night. The eyes of the nation will be on his side when they attempt a giantkilling live on BT Sport but before then they go to Phoenix Sports tomorrow in BetVictor South East and boss Rutherford is concerned his side have let their standards slip. City lost 2-0 at Haywards Heath on Tuesday in the Velocity Trophy after a 1-1 home draw against Sittingbourne last Saturday. And Rutherford admitted the Heath game sounded alarm bells. He told The Post: "It was awful - we have got the FA Cup blues which we were expecting!
"Last Saturday we were shocking in the first half and improved in the second but on Tuesday night we were way, way, way below par. "We understand that the players are worried about getting injured and the like but we are trying to get across to them that Saturday is a big game for us. "Tuesday night was a nothing game - it didn't matter if we won 20-0 or lost 20-0 as neither us nor Haywards Heath is going any further in the competition - but Saturday really does. "We are trying to get across to the players that you cannot play as bad as we have since the last FA Cup game and then just turn it on. "We have got to buck our ideas up for Saturday and get going again. I know it's hard as everyone is concentrating on the FA Cup and I get that. "It's annoying but what can
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you expect from people - it's the biggest game they will ever play in." Rutherford warned: "If we get beat on Saturday, after the FA Cup we have a mountain to climb. "But if we get a result on Saturday, then we can go into the FA Cup on a high and after that we can concentrate on the league again. "It's a big game for all sorts of different reasons. Players are playing for their places, we need the points and Phoenix are going well at the moment and we need to be testing ourselves. "We need to get the fitness levels up and players are not putting the full effort in." Rutherford and the players kept tabs on Tranmere's Cup replay success but the boss said they were in a no-lose situation. He said: "It didn't matter to us as we're just happy to be playing a League One club. "We are a proper non-league side, miles below some of the sides in the competition still and, for a side that was playing County League football last year, it's almost unheard of to be here.
"We're not a club spending lots of money and trying to move up leagues. We probably weren't the best side last year in the league but we were the most consistent. "This year we're doing it again. We've been consistent apart from the few weeks with the Cup where we've let our standards drop." Thomas Fagg gave Sittingbourne a 34th-minute lead last Saturday after a skilful, twisting run into the area. Skipper Connor Cody got a 58th-minute leveller with a firm finish. Matt Axell had a penalty saved as Chi missed the chance to snatch all three points. Rutherford added: "The first half was so bad but we did pick up and credit to the players, they actually put some effort in for the second half. "But I am just a little bit worried by the effort the players are putting in over the last couple of games. You cannot turn it on and off just like that. "I want the work-rate to be up a lot more than it has been in the past couple of games." Chi will host Lewes in the Senior Cup third round.
Phoenix Sports (A) Tomorrow (Saturday November 23), at 3pm
Sponsor proves a kit special CHICHESTER College’s Female Football Academy has revealed D W Plastics as its new shirt sponsor. The Chichester-based manufacturer has agreed a three-year deal to supply the women’s team at the college with a new blue and white kit. The strip has been warmly received by the team. Captain Amber Howden said: “We love the new kit and we are really grateful to D W Plastics for their support. “The kit is really fresh, it’s a new look for us and it makes us feel more professional. It brings us all together under the college colours.� The deal was orchestrated by lecturer Emma Alexandre – who also coaches the team - following a successful second season for the Female Football Academy. The team were crowned national champions in April at the Association of College’s annual competition, seeing off competition from eight other colleges – many of which were elite category sides with close ties to the Women’s Super League. The announcement comes soon after England Women’s team played in front of a sold-out crowd at Wembley – demonstrating
how far the women’s game has come. It is something that has inspired the players at Chichester College. Goalkeeper Nicole Robinson said: “It is fantastic to see how far it’s come from when we were little, when you couldn’t even watch women’s football on TV and now they
are getting record crowds. “There weren’t the same opportunities – we had to play in boys’ teams until we reached a certain age and then it was a struggle to find a girls’ team. It’s not like that now – there are endless open doors which is inspiring."
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Selsey boss Pearce is looking to hit home run DAREN PEARCE is keen to get on a roll as Selsey return to the Bunn Leisure Stadium. Max Davies grabbed all four goals as they fought back twice at Storrington in SCL division one last Saturday to snatch a late winner in added time. They followed that 4-3 win up with a 1-1 draw at Seaford Town on Tuesday evening in which Davies struck with an overhead kick. Selsey host Roffey tomorrow (3pm) before AFC Varndeanians visit on Tuesday and boss Pearce is eager to keep the unbeaten run going. Pearce said: “We are trying to build some momentum because we have been a bit stop-start over the last few weeks because of the weather. “We have also had inconsistency because we have had people being out injured and not available. "Against Storrington was the first time we had been able to pick from a fully fit squad apart from Tom Atkinson, who was on his level two coaching course at Chelsea. “We were at full strength, which is the first time we have been able to say that for a number of weeks, so that was pleasing.� Pearce revealed a half-time pep talk was required in the win over the Swans in which Davies starred. He told The Post: “The lads dug themselves out of a hole on Saturday. They didn’t play
too well in the first half but we nicked a good goal just before the break after great work by Callum Dowdell which got our tails up a little bit. “But before that our final ball had not been great and Storrington deservedly led at half-time. “We had a few harsh words at the break and the lads to their credit got back in it and equalised before Storrington went 3-2 ahead “These lads do not give up. They have always been told to keep plugging away, which is what they did and Max got the equaliser and then got the winner. “It’s a good way to win a game but from a manager’s point of view it’s a bit up and down in the emotions.� Davies scored three headers and from the penalty spot in the win over Swans. Pearce said: “The lads have been playing well but if you score four goals it is a bit special and he is a good lad. “He came to us at the start of the season as he didn’t really get a chance elsewhere. “We have given him a chance and he has done all that we have asked of him. “He’s a good lad and works hard. He’s a good team player and it’s not just about him. “He’s not a big time Charlie in any way, shape or form and does what he does best, which is put the ball in the back of the net.�
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f Chichester College's new kit
PAGHAM have named Kerry Hardwell as their new manager. Hardwell has previously managed Pagham's reserves but notably enjoyed success with Rustington, where he scooped a league and cup double. He succeeds Bob Paine, who resigned last month, and makes the move from East Preston where he was joint manager. Pagham host Broadbridge Heath tomorrow in the
Southern Combination League premier (3pm). Bosham crashed 8-1 to Littlehampton United last Saturday as Joel Jackson got a consolation penalty. They host Angmering Village (2pm) in division two. Chichester City Ladies progressed in the Sussex Cup with a comfortable win against lower league Saltdean. Skipper Megan Fox led the way with a double while Lucy Cook and Amy Martins also scored in a 4-0 away win.
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Sportinbrief î ? Colts rugby BOGNOR RFC Colts Academy’s Twickenham dream was ended by the powerful Hampshire champions Havant on Sunday. Bognor gave as good as they got in a physical clash but just did not execute in the game's big moments as Havant eased to a 47-10 victory in the National Cup. The Purples travelled to Petersfield for a friendly fixture and despite some fantastic performances led by man-ofthe-match Harry Smith and No.8 Charlie Jays were beaten for the first time this season by a side two leagues higher. It was not all doom and gloom for the academy, however, as they found out later their success at the end of the half league season. The Greens were crowned champions of their league while the Purples ended runners-up despite finishing their campaign unbeaten. The academy hope this will not be the last silverware they collect this season as they turn their sights to the Sussex and Hampshire cups. The academy takes a break from match action this weekend and visit Gosport on Sunday, December 1.
Friday, November 22, 2019
Freddies star on Ockley ABC show A PACKED card saw Ockley ABC duo Freddy Gregson and Freddy Chester both win on their debuts. Chester claimed a unanimous decision over the game Ben Banners (Team Wiseman) as Ockley hosted their third open show. Gregson had an exciting bout against Romano Escritt (St Peter's), turning up the pressure in the second after an even first round before winning by a third-round stoppage. Victory gained Gregson a standing ovation from the home crowd on the show at the Genesis Church, Bognor. Gregson’s win was one of only two bouts not to go the distance on a 15-fight card which kicked off with Chichester’s David Smith recording a unanimous points victory over Hastings boxer Hayden Young. Ockley’s Luca Franzini took part in his first skills bout against Littlehampton’s Charlie Steel as the two 11-year-old debutants entertained an appreciative crowd.
Home boxer Kye Lake, also on debut, had a junior contest against south London boxer Tiernan Dunne (St Peter's) which turned into a real barnstormer. The more experienced Dunne managed to win on points, helped by a dramatic knockdown within the last ten seconds of the bout. Lake showed great resilience to get up and beat the count to finish a contest which will stand both boys in good stead for the future. Ockley’s Samir Doghlkiev had a great contest against St Gerards’ Luke Bowe. Both boys fought with heart and skills on their debuts and did both clubs proud with Bowe winning by a split decision. Last on for Ockley was Percival Tussamba, who was in a closely fought contest which his team thought he had won but went the way of Ishan from Southampton. The next show will be early in the new year as the club continues to develop a fantastic group of dedicated young lads.
Chichester given a fright by strugglers
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î ? Darts NEWTON AMITY'S Alex Norgett was the top player in week four of the Bognor Benevolent Darts League. Results: DIVISION ONE: Little Legends 7 Hunston Hares 15; Lamb Nomads 4 Newtown Amity 18; Friary 'Z' Legends - POSTPONED; Lamb Shankers - bye. MOTM - Alex Norgett (Newtown Amity) 15 & 26 darts [24.44 av]; Andy Stubbs (Hunston Hares) 19 & 22 darts [23.55 av]. DIVISION TWO: Royal Oak 15 Aldingbourne Mavericks 7; Chi Snooker Club 'A' 14 Lamb Chops 9; Lamb 13 Friary 'D' 11; Pagham CC 'B' - bye. MOTM - Ashley Clements (Royal Oak) 22 & 24 darts [21.78 av]; Buster Barton (Claremont) 25 & 29 darts [18.56 av]; Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club 'A') 26 & 28 darts [18.56 av]. DIVISION THREE: ASC 7 Chi Snooker Club 'B' 14; Richmond Rebels 16 Friary 'C' 6; Newtown Clubbers 11 Railway Sleepers 12; Cabin 11 Richmond Resurrected 10. MOTM - Andy Cooper (Cabin) 21 & 28 darts [20.45 av]; Mark H Todd (Railway Sleepers) 21 & 28 darts [20.43 av]; Justin Moore (Richmond Rebels) 23 & 25 darts [20.88 av]; Paul Devlin (Richmond Resurrected) 23 & 26 darts [20.43 av]; Dan Sapio (Chi Snooker Club 'B') 24 & 30 darts [18.56 av].
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Christo powers to age success BOGNOR REGIS Tone Zone Runners competed at seven different events last weekend. Christo Oosthuizen was first in his age category at the Gosport Half Marathon in one hour 18 mins (1:18). Paul Jarvis finished shortly after in a quick time of 1:33 while James Savage was just outside the two-hour mark in 2:06. Paul Stevenson, Stuart Thomson and Gary Gaskin all finished in quick succession in times of 2:12, 2:13 and 2:14 respectively. Rebecca Holden and Juliette Garrett were first home for the club as they crossed the line together in 1:05 as seven ran the MoRunner 10k in Southampton, raising money and awareness for men’s health. Tina Ede recorded a personal best time of 1:07 with Alan Brown just behind in 1:09 (PB). Julie Ede crossed a couple of seconds after Brown, also in 1:09. Karen Butcher and club friend Wendy Morris finished together in 1:14. Over in Austria, Karen Vilday and Gary Pidgeon ran the Vienna Half Marathon. Pidgeon surprised Vilday with a birthday trip away and an entry to the race. Fuelled by Schnitzel and beer they finished in 1:56:49. Sarah Spurr also flew the flag
abroad for the club. She ran the Queenstown Half Marathon in New Zealand and clocked two hours 33 minutes. Elsewhere, there were a handful of other 10k races going on and Nic Baglee ran the Adnams 10k in Southwold in one hour 43 minutes. Leigh Paige zoomed around Chessington and finished the course in one hour 5 minutes while Zoe Hemes tackled the Brighton 10k and finished in 59 minutes 12 seconds. Results Gosport Half Marathon: Christo Oosthuizen 1:18.43; Paul Jarvis 1:33.18; James Savage 2:06.11; Paul Stevenson 2:12.55; Stuart Thomson 2:13.15; Gary Gaskin 2:14.55. MoRunner 10k: Rebecca Holden 1:05:09; Juliette Garrett 1:05:09; Tina Ede 1:07:34 PB; Alan Brown 1:09:10 PB; Julie Ede 1:09:36; Karen Butcher 1:14:24; Wendy Morris 1:14:32 Vienna Half Marathon: Karen Vilday 1:56.49; Gary Pidgeon 1:56.50. Queenstown Half Marathon: Sarah Spurr 2.33.58. Chessington 10k: Leigh Paige 1:05.42. Adnams 10k: Nicola Baglee 1:43.42. Brighton 10k: Zoe Hemes 59.12
CHICHESTER RFC were given a major scare by bottom of the league Dartfordians. The Blues were grateful to see a last-play drop-goal attempt from Dartfordians drift wide of the posts as they won 27-26 in London One South at Oaklands Park. The hosts had a perfect start when early pressure resulted in Ben Robson kicking through the Darts defence to touch down after just 66 seconds. Tom Blewitt converted from out wide. But despite failing to win any of their previous nine matches, the visitors gave Chichester a thorough examination and utilised their powerful forwards well. They levelled the scores with a converted try following a maul. Chichester restored their lead from the restart after Chris Johnson turned the ball over before Harry Seaman, Gareth Davies and Rhys Thompson combined to put Sam Trodd in for an unconverted try. Darts hit back with their own unconverted try five minutes before half-time. The visitors piled on late pressure. Blues conceded a succession of penalties before the referee reduced them to 14 men with a yellow card and Darts kicked three more points to lead 15-12 at the turnaround. Darts increased their advantage to 18-12 with another penalty in front of the posts five minutes after the break. A Thompson burst led to a Chi penalty nailed
by Blewitt before Darts had a player sin-binned after Blues had returned to full strength. Blues kicked for the corner and after some hard graft Joe Woods went over to put them 20-18 in front. Darts again responded, kicking another penalty to set up a grandstand finale. Johnson's run from his own 22 eventually led to Thompson adding Chi's fourth try, converted by Blewitt. Darts threw everything at Blues in the last 20 minutes, scoring another unconverted try after the hosts had another player sin-binned but were unable to get another point on the board. Chi will have to up their game tomorrow when they head to 11th-placed Thurrock, who have won three matches compared to Chi's five so far during this campaign. Bognor entertain Fareham Heathens tomorrow in Hampshire Premier going for a fourth straight win. They are sixth in the table after recording a 39-8 victory at lowly Eastleigh II. Bognor ran away with the game after the break. Dan Robinson got two tries while Luke Inkle, Sam Newcombe and Connor Herrington also all dotted down for the Purple and Greens. Jeremy Newton added points off the tee. Skipper Josh Burgess said: "It was a slow start and it was only 6-3 at half-time. "We turned up the tempo in the second half. Our set-piece was very strong while Freddie Burgess was our man-of-the-match."
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Friday, November 22, 2019
Crane eager to enjoy another FA Trophy run
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JAMES CRANE wants in-form Bognor to go on an FA Trophy run. The Rocks go to National South strugglers Tonbridge Angels tomorrow (3pm) in the third qualifying round. They have already beaten Uxbridge and East Thurrock to get this far but Crane knows all about going deep into the competition as he was part of the side 2015-16 side which reached the semi-finals only to lose to Grimsby Town over two legs in the semi-finals and miss out on a Wembley final. Crane got the winner in a famous win over Altrincham of the National League to fire Rocks into the last 16 and it is a competition he regards fondly. The defender, who scored a hat-trick in the recent Isthmian Premier win at Margate, told The Post: “I have a bit of history in the Trophy, obviously, having played in the days of the Grimsby game. “It is something I always keep my eye on because it is a tournament in which you can always get a good draw but also it is good for the boys. “People say it is a distraction from the league but it is a great competition to play in. “Any competition where, if you do well, you get to play a big Conference side or, if you
do seriously well, you get an opportunity to play at Wembley, is really good. Also, for us, we realise the importance of winning every game and the Trophy is definitely one competition we want to have a good run in.” Fans have voiced fears that Rocks' small squad is not big enough to cope with a prolonged cup run and league assault as they target promotion. Crane, who took the captaincy when Harvey Whyte missed the Margate game and they fielded only two substitutes, believes there is an advantage to having such a tight-knit group. He said: "People say it must be tough with a small squad but the one thing I'd say with it is that everyone in the team is a good lad. "There is nobody in the squad that you look at and say, 'you're an idiot'. I've been in bigger squads where you have got a few who have got a bit big time and a bit cliquey but in this squad now we have every single person pulling in the same direction and wanting the same thing. "The togetherness is the best I have known and I have been in some really strong dressing rooms over the years. The lads are really together and that's testament to the management I believe."
Tonbridge Angels (A) Tomorrow (Saturday November 23), at 3pm
Smith to the rescue for Rocks DAN SMITH'S late header clinched Bognor an eighth straight win as they beat Merstham 2-1 at Nyewood Lane in Isthmian Premier. Tommy Leigh's close-range finish had put Rocks on course for victory until veteran Barry Hayles struck ten minutes from time. Smith snatched the victory after he headed Brad Lethbridge's deep cross back over the keeper with a minute left. Boss Jack Pearce was delighted with the way his side responded again to the body blow of Hayles' leveller. Pearce said: "Merstham signed three players from a higher level on the Friday and were much stronger than they had been. "We played well and created quite a few chances in the first half. We failed to take them so that was a worry and with nine minutes to go they got their goal. "The pleasing thing was that would have really put us down a month ago but this time we worked very hard and got the late winner. "With a cup game this week we could not afford not to get the three points because of the points we had dropped earlier in the season. "It was very pleasing that we managed to do that." Pearce added: "The last five weeks we have turned things around. "We know, though, that a few injuries to key personnel can see things change and go the other way."
One concern for Pearce and coach Robbie Blake was the influential Doug Tuck limped off early with a hamstring injury. The midfielder was being assessed this week but he is doubtful for the Trophy trip to National League South Tonbridge Angels. Rocks will host Southern Combination League premier Horsham YMCA in the
Sussex Senior Cup third round on Tuesday, December 10. Pearce said: "I'll never forget the year in the 80s when we did ever so well in the FA Cup and drew with Swansea. In the week we got YMCA in the Senior Cup and lost to them. You cannot under-estimate anyone and we shall be giving them total respect."
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NYECAMP NEWS by Liam Goodley
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I CANNOT remember too many runs like the current one the Rocks are enjoying. I think eight wins on the trot is very rare. I do remember back in the late 90s, maybe early 2000s, we had a bit of a run but I cannot remember it being this many games. We used to have a very good team then, during the Adie Miles, Deano Wilkins era, but I don't think we have had a run of this sort of calibre for quite a while. I think the momentum is in our favour going into the FA Trophy because Tonbridge Angels are struggling down the bottom of National League South. I feel we have a good chance tomorrow. We beat them the last time we played them at their place a couple of years ago with Mason Walsh scoring the winner. We have recently brought Mason back to the club and that's great news. He was a revelation last season when he was with us so I am hoping he will score goals for us again once he gets going. He had about 20 minutes against Merstham so it's good to see him back in Bognor colours. Merstham were a lot better last season under Hayden Bird but they still have a good side. They have a very attacking line-up so it was a good victory. We have been doing very well away from home. From the end of October through the beginning of November it has all pretty much been away games but when we have come back home we have been getting the results, too. Since losing to Potters Bar 4-0 at home in early October we haven't done a thing wrong really. We have had wins against teams away from home where you would think we might struggle, like Bowers
and Pitsea and Kingstonian. I thought we did very well at both and the new additions have helped a lot. It's all looking good at the moment. In fact, if we get a draw tomorrow at Tonbridge and bring them back to Nyewood Lane on Tuesday, I think we have a good chance of beating them at home. I believe we can get something tomorrow as they might be thinking more about staying up in that league, which might help us as they may even rest certain players. I don't know. I do know they are a very good side, with a lot of good attacking players, so it will be interesting to see how we get on. I think the last time we went there it was Non-League Day with money off if you got there early and there was a big crowd. A lot of people were saddened to hear about the death of devoted Rocks fans Doug Glossop. Doug was a familiar sight for many years at the top of the lane as he directed traffic and fans on match days. He was there a lot longer than I have been involved with the club and a crucial volunteer over many years. There was a combined minute's silence for Doug and Remembrance Day before the last home match against Merstham. You can expect fireworks tonight at Nyewood Lane obviously. It's the rearranged BRTFC annual fireworks extravaganza which is a major event and crucial fundraiser for the club so please get along and support it. The gates open at 5.30pm and the action starts at 7pm although there are plenty of other attractions with arena events and a kids' funfair. UP THE ROCKS!
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