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Campaign to keep A27 lights By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk RESIDENTS have opened a formal consultation into the closure of the Oving lights crossroads as the county council looks to create a traffic regulation order. THe order will legally prevent all traffic, apart from buses travelling northbound, from exiting the B2144 Oving Road east at the A27 junction.

An application to keep Ovingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s traffic lights was rejected by district councillors in June last year. Planning conditions included in the Shopwhyke Lakes development were for the staged but eventual closure of the lights from Oving Road to the A27. THe conditions on the Shopwhyke Lakes planning application are to achieve a staged but eventual closure of the existing traffic lights to all traffic with the exception of limited movements for

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buses, entering and crossing over the A27 carriageway from east (Oving Road) to west, then travelling north along the A27 to the Portfield roundabout. Newly re-elected MP, Mrs Gillian Keegan, supported keeping the lights, sending letters to local residents as part of her campaigning. She said: "I recently met with local residents, parish councillors and Cllr Simon Oakley to discuss concerns regarding the closure of the Oving

traffic lights, including; congestion, safety and the impact on our local environment. "I will arrange a meeting with Highways England to escalate these concerns. In the meantime, I encourage anyone who wants to support the community to sign the petition so the issue can be discussed by West Sussex County Council as the local highways authority." Turn to page three

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Award-winning curry in the city for two decades By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk TAN AHMED is celebrating serving delicious curries in the city for 20 years. Owner of India Gate restaurant in St Pancras, Tan held a special dinner for customers to mark the milestone. Tan and his staff and ten customers also went to the Asian Curry Awards in London Mayfair, the biggest event in the Asian catering industry for THai, Chinese, Malaysian and Indian food. THe curry house made the trip after they won the award for Asian restaurant of the year in the south. Tan said: "We are so happy that all our customers for the past six months have been voting for us and with that we won the award for the best in the south. "We took ten lucky customers with us to join us at the event which was an amazing night. THis event was really great and it showed how much support Chichester got at the awards. "We would like to thank everybody who voted for us. We won by 1,826 votes, which is a big, big margin. A lot of people voted online which we didn't know about so it was a big surprise. I think we counted about 980 here in the restaurant

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from our customers, so getting almost double was just brilliant." THe restaurant's 20-year celebrations included a free buffet dinner and drinks for all their guests. Attendees were people who Tan and his team have served throughout the two decades. By Kelly Wick THe curry house hosted a raffle drawskelly.wickha with a top prize of a ticket to Bangladesh. All the money raised was donated to charities and other prizes includedTHOUSAND THorpe Park theme park tickets and mealhome have charity. vouchers. Tan said: "All of this was an event for us THe 20,000 to thank the community for supportingup the area an independent restaurant for the pastthe Sussex charity. 20 years. "We had about 350-400 guests who THere hav came along. Our top raffle prize was wonat the cottag by a lady who actually had her wedding2017 Gary a would be lov reception here about 18 years ago! "THe money from the raffle went toas possible charities and we will be hosting them inextravaganz Leslie said January for a curry night. "We really want to thank all of ourevent for a customers, the amount we have had overdecided to c "Come an the 20 years has been amazing." For more information, includingthat are on menus, visit: indiagaterestaurants.co.uk/ chihome.html

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Fire breaks out from car in city A LARGE blaze from a car fire was visible in Spitalfied Lane on THursday evening. A strong burning smell and flames were seen pouring from the Ford vehicle parked on the side of the road. A spokesperson for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were called to reports of a vehicle on

fire in Spitalfield Lane, Chichester, at 11.41pm on THursday, December 12. “One crew from Chichester attended and upon arrival found the vehicle well alight. "Firefighters wearing two sets of breathing apparatus extinguished the blaze using one hose reel jet. THey left the scene at 12.21am.”

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f The Christmas lights in Eastergate By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk THOUSANDS of lights in an Eastergate home have been glowing bright for charity. THe 20,000 -plus bulbs have brightened up the area for a festive display in aid of the Sussex Snowdrop Trust children's charity. THere have always been a few lights at the cottages, for over 20 years, but in 2017 Gary and Leslie Sparrow thought it would be lovely if as many of the cottages as possible could be lit in a Christmas extravaganza to raise money for charity. Leslie said: "We have been doing this event for a few years and have now decided to create a funding page. "Come and see the Christmas lights that are on every evening. Santa will

appear on weekend evenings behind the big blue tree. Donations are welcome either through our page or the donation boxes we have." Nine cottages are now involved, several of which borrow lights supplied by Gary and Leslie. In one of the gardens most of the characters and flowers have been made out of plastic milk bottles, and has been months in the making. Plans are even underway for next year's show. Visitors are also able to visit the magical winter wonderland complete with sleigh and snow. Visitors are welcome to enter this garden at any time to take pictures of their children on the sleigh. In the evenings there is even falling snow and Santa and his elves can be found in this garden at the weekends. Leslie added: "It’s so wonderful to see the children’s happy faces and hear their

laughter and giggles, it’s what Chiristmas is all about. And to know that everyone who visits us is helping to support a children’s charity, too, makes it all worthwhile." Di Levantine, chairman and co founder of THe Sussex Snowdrop Trust, said: "People travel far and wide to see the stunning festive display on the cottages. "THere is a fabulous new addition of a giant sleigh this year, too. Visitors will enjoy exploring this wonderful magical winter wonderland. "THe Sussex Snowdrop Trust is so grateful for their continued support. Leslie and her neighbours put in so much hard work to make this so spectacular." THe lights can be located at Stoneyfield Cottages in Eastergate Lane until January. THe fundraising page can be found at: justgiving.com/fundraising/stoneyfieldlights

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Campaigners say that the new homes being built at the Shopwhyke Lakes site will see upwards of 7,000 cars going through the centre of the estate per day. THey claim that this will endanger young children who play in the estate. Sjoerd Schyleman, who has led the Leave Oving Lights Alone campaign, said that after six years of fighting to save the lights, he was bitterly disappointed. He said: "I do honestly believe that those doing this, and the others who will have to put up with it, are going to bitterly regret the lights being closed. "Congestion is extremely bad around Chichester and it’s only getting worse with all the extra houses that are being built. "It’s going to be a grave loss but I am hopeful that somebody will eventually change their minds and see the wisdom of returning it." Councillors at the planning meeting back in June, 2018, argued that the decision should not be made until Chichester had more information on where they stood with A27 developments in the next Road Investment Scheme (RIS2).

THe Shopwhyke Lakes developer explained that a new access onto the A27 Arundel Road, namely a spine road, was necessary to ‘unlock’ the site and make it viable for the development. Campaigner Kate Berisford said: "THe campaign is generating a lot of interest. Today we are raising awareness by giving out lots of leaflets, to people using it. "We are getting brilliant feedback and a lot of people have no idea that the Oving lights might close. THis is really surprising to us because this has been going on for a lot time, maybe six years? "A lot of people still have no idea what is going to happen. Our aim is to get our petition up to 3,000 signatures from local people and then from there we get to speak to the county council and the matter will get discussed further. "I have been using these lights since I passed my driving test 15 years ago. I have always thought the idea of closing them is complete madness and the other ways to get into Chichester just don't compare against the Oving lights." To sign the petition, visit: change. org/p/gillian-keegan-stop-the-closureof-oving-traffic-lights

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Changes to bin collection By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk RESIDENTS in the Chichester district are being encouraged to make a note of the changes to their waste and recycling collections over the festive period. Collection days will return to normal from Monday, January 13. Any extra waste from the holiday period will be picked up by collection crews on the first collection after Christmas. If residents have any extra recycling, they need to ensure it is kept clean, dry and loose and placed next to their recycling bin on the day of collection. THe garden recycling service will stop over Christmas and New Year from Friday, December 20, and will start again on Monday, January 6. Residents who are signed up to this service can use it to recycle their real Christmas tree. THis year, residents can also dispose of their real Christmas trees using the St Wilfrid’s Hospice charity collection scheme, which will run from January 6– 20. People can arrange to have their tree collected from their home by a volunteer in return for a donation to the hospice.

Chichester District Council is supporting the scheme by ensuring that all the trees are recycled. People can find out more by visiting stwh.co.uk/support-us/events/ christmastrees “Over Christmas, we tend to generate more waste than usual and so we are keen to help residents recycle as much as possible at this time of year,” says Kevin Carter, divisional manager for Chichester contract services at the district council. “We have put together some tips for residents about which items can and cannot be recycled. THese can be found in the winter issue of Initiatives magazine, on our social media channels, and on our website. “THere are a number of ways in which residents can dispose of their real Christmas trees in the district this year. We are really pleased to be supporting St Wilfrid’s Hospice’s new Christmas tree charity collection scheme, which we hope will make it easier for people to recycle their trees, while making a difference to a local charity.” Residents can download and print out their own personalised waste, recycling and garden recycling collection dates by visiting: chichester.gov.uk/ wastecollectioncalendar

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A POPULAR opera already shown in the city in various locations is coming back to help raise funds for a children's charity. THe Sussex Snowdrop Trust is bringing the incredible Push opera to the Westbourne House School THeatre in February. THis is a special collaboration with 'Chichester Marks Holocaust Memorial Day', sponsored by Sanlam, an international financial services company. An uplifting and powerful story of hope, forgiveness and the strength of the human spirit, Push is the true story of 11-year-old Simon Gronowski, pushed from a train to Auschwitz by his mother to save his life. THis powerful drama strongly resonates with more recent and current refugee crisis and genocides. In February, Chichester MP Gillian Keegan hosted a performance of the

opera in Westminster attended by leaders in the Jewish community along with members from both houses of Parliament. THe production was organised by the Chichester Marks Holocaust Memorial Day committee, led by Cllr Clare Apel and the then Chichester Mayor, Cllr Martyn Bell. THis opera has been a sell-out performance across other venues so the charity is urging people to purchase tickets early to avoid disappointment. Tickets cost £25 (plus admin fees) in unallocated seating. Community choirs, local school children and university students will join Howard Moody, composer conducting his own orchestra. Doors open on Saturday, February 15,at 6.30pm and the performance will start at 7pm. For tickets, visit: eventbrite.co.uk and search for PUSH.

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` Hornet petition CITY motorists are being urged to sign a petition to move a set of traffic lights. Cllr Jamie Fitzjohn has been campaigning for the Hornet traffic lights and is urging people to continue to sign the petition to remove the lights. THe pedestrian crossing at Market Avenue and St Pancras was moved when planning permission was granted for a convenience store in Unicorn House. However, Sainsbury’s pulled out of the move and it opened as a restaurant, Giggling Squid. Market Avenue is the busiest traffic lights pedestrian crossing in the whole of West Sussex. Every 30 seconds out of a minute, the lights are red. Since the re-sighting of the lights, motorists are unable to turn into St Pancras Road or go straight across to East Street. Kay Mawer, owner of Clothkits, in Draper’s Yard, in THe Hornet, said she has had to purchase an air purifier for her and her staff due to pollution from the increase in traffic. To sign the petition visit: ipetitions.com/petition/keep-thehornet-moving

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Swanfield celebrate a wonderful Christmas By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk RESIDENTS from the Swanfield area came together to celebrate Christmas with a free party on Saturday evening. Guests were invited to the community hall on the estate for entertainment with Froggle Louise and a special visit from Father Christmas. Swanfield Park Residents Involvement Group (SPRING) came together to host the special afternoon and evening, ensuring every child who attended received a free gift from Father Christmas. Newly re-elected MP, Gillian Keegan, also attended the event. She said: "It was an absolutely brilliant party. THere is such a strong community spirit at Swanfield, that it felt like a family gathering. "THe team who run the centre and their volunteers did a fantastic job creating a magical Christmas grotto which the children loved. Attending the party with the Swanfield residents was a lovely way to end the general election campaign and kick off the Christmas period." Mum of three, Zoe Bridle, was delighted to attend the party. She said: "We came to the Halloween party and this Christmas one. I have a one-year-old, a three-year-old and fiveyear-old and they absolutely love it, every time we come here. "We would be happy to pay for this but

because it's free it has meant we have been able to come and see Santa which is something we wouldn't have necessarily done if it hadn't had been free. "THe children love the new playground and we come here every sort of six weeks for the toddler morning they have. It's just a really good facility to have." On entry, every child was given a free raffle ticket for a surprise draw and Father Christmas arrived in his grotto and greeted each child, giving them a

present. Chairman of SPRING, Rebecca Knight, said: "We put this on for the community because this is an area with low income families and it just gives something to the children. "We bring the whole of the community together for Christmas. Children get a gift from Father Christmas and for some children, that might be all they get. "We were really lucky, we were sponsored by Tesco for this as we got

£1,000 from their Bags of Help scheme which enabled us to pay for this event and our Halloween party." On Tuesday morning, on behalf of the Coffee Club, also at Swanfield Park Community Centre, a Christmas party was held for elderly and local residents and partners who support the group.

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` 'Painful' report A REPORT into West Sussex County Council’s ability to improve services for children in the county has been published by the Department for Education, recommending children’s services at the council be moved into an independent trust. THe department appointed John Coughlan to carry out a report into children’s services in West Sussex following an ‘Inadequate’ Ofsted inspection published last May. In response to the report, the Secretary of State has decided the best way to run the county's children’s services would be in the form of a children’s trust. John Coughlan, chief executive of Hampshire County Council, has been reappointed as commissioner for West Sussex children’s services to lead this process over the next 12 months. Hampshire Council has been announced as an improvement partner to drive forward the specific improvements to services. East Sussex County Council has been identified as a corporate improvement partner to make sure the organisation is able to put in place the right processes. West Sussex council leader Paul Marshall said: “THe department's report is painful to read and shows the scale of the problems we face. We acknowledge and fully accept the recommendations. “I apologise to the children and families we support and council staff –right across the authority – for failing to create the environment where our children’s services can run well and effectively."

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Green Santa delights children By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk FATHER CHRISTMAS dressed in his traditional green outfit has been busy greeting children at the district’s rural museum. Visitors to the Weald and Downland Living Museum at Singleton were able to meet Santa, seated in his chamber, traditionally decorated with seasonal greenery. Green Father Christmas will be selecting presents from a large wooden chest to give to each child that he meets. Every child can spend time with Green Father Christmas before receiving a traditional toy wrapped in brown paper and string. THere are lots of opportunities to take photos, and each guest can enjoy a hot drink and mince pie while waiting to see Green Father Christmas. THe earliest reference to Father Christmas is said to be found in the mid15th century, when a Sir Christëmas appears in a carol. Father Christmas was part of an old English midwinter festival, dressed in green to symbolise the returning spring. He was known as ‘Sir Christmas’, ‘Old Father Christmas’ or Old Winter’. Marketing manager Emma Keen said: “Our

popular ‘Meet Green Father Christmas’ sold out in a matter of weeks when the tickets went on sale in early September. "THis year, Green Father Christmas and his team of elves have been welcoming many excited children and their families in the beautiful surroundings of the museum in the House from Walderton, where they are greeted, offered a festive treat around an open fire and told the story of ‘old winter’ by Green Father Christmas himself." Nine-year-old Jemima said: “Meeting Green Father Christmas was amazing. He looks much better in green! "I felt like I was in his real workshop and his elf was very friendly. I want to visit him every year. Also, I had the best ever hot chocolate from the cafe."

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Hats off to Gillian Keegan for her Brexmas vote win in true blue city By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk GILLIAN KEEGAN got into the festive spirit after the announcement was made that she won the Chichester seat in the general election. THe Tory candidate said she rose above the personal attacks during her election campaign and held her seat in the city with 57.8 per cent of the votes. Mrs Keegan, who won with 35,402 votes, said in her speech that winter elections were challenging for voters, candidates and election officials. She said: "I would like to thank my fellow candidates for the campaign they have conducted, here in the Chichester constituency. "In particular, I would like to thank Heather from the Green Party and my Labour opponent, Jay, both of whom have fought vigorous and effective campaigns on the issues, without feeling the need to descend into personal attacks or sneers in their election literature or on social media. "THey can rightly be proud of their campaigns and the way in which they conducted themselves and this is what the people of Chichester expect of people who seek to represent them. "While personal attacks are difficult to deal with, I think Michelle Obama got it right when she said, 'When they go low, we go high'." In second place, Liberal Democrats' Dr Kate O'Kelly said she was absolutely delighted with the result. She said: "We are really pleased. Our vote share was 11.3 per cent in 2017 and

we have taken it up to 22.7 per cent so we have doubled it. "THis is fantastic and it builds on what we have done in the European elections and the May local elections and we have really shown that Liberal Democrats are a really good option in this constituency." Dr O'Kelly claimed she did not take Mrs Keegan's words (in thanking only the Labour and Green party candidates for avoiding personal attacks) personally. She said: "We were in this election to win. We fought on the issues and we know the community are looking for the MP to lead on some of these issues and some of them have not been addressed and we pointed that out." Jay Morton, for the Labour Party, came in third and said the result was not too unexpected. She said: "We were hoping to retain second place and we worked as hard as we could but obviously it's been quite tight. We won't stop fighting for the issues that matter to us. We will make sure that we hold the Tory MP to account and what we are expecting to be a Tory government to account. "We will not stop talking about climate change." However, Mrs Morton would not comment on the resignation of the Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and said perhaps the reason for fewer votes for Labour was due to the close vote on Brexit in Chichester. Green party candidate Heather Barrie said she was pleased they were up by 25 per cent on the last election. She said: "Obviously, we had really

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f Gillian Keegan and husband Michael

Conservatives Gillian Keegan - 35,402 - 57.8% Liberal Democrats Kate O'Kelly - 13,912 - 22.7 % Labour Jay Morton - 9,069 - 14.8 % Green Heather Barrie - 2,527 - 4.1% Libertarian Party UK Adam Brown - 224 - 0.4% Patria Andrew Emerson - 109 - 0.2% hoped that there would be more of a swing to the left and remain. "I think Brexit just did take over. However, I think it was really evident that we were making environmental issues key to our agenda." Speaking to the Chichester Post after the results, Mrs Keegan said: "I am feeling relieved and elated. It's unbelievable, every MP, no matter what the polls say, feel nervous until they get their results. "I am very excited and privileged to be once again, able to represent Chichester in Westminster and hopefully we will get more than just Brexit done. We need to look at the NHS, social care, the A27 obviously, housing and infrastructure. "We've also had a couple of schools that are in consultation, so I will continue to work with those schools so they can get a fair hearing."

f L-R: Jay Morton, Heather Barrie and Kate O'Kelly look on as Gillian Keegan gives her speech

f The Green Party were delighted with their number of votes

f Gillian Keegan celebrates with her agent, Jane Kilby

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There's no place like Chichester theatre Theatre review  By Kelly Wickham THe Wizard of Oz Until December 29 Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP 01243 781312 box.office@cft.org.uk www.cft.org.uk IT'S A classic Christmas tale and celebrating 80 years since the film was released, it was no surprise to see THe Wizard of Oz cropping up at theatres across the regions. THere may be the familiar storyline, the black and white beginning, the famous songs which the audience can't help but sing along to but the whole piece combines together in a fresh and energised way with a spectacular cast and visually a feast for the eyes. Ella O'Keeffe, as Dorothy, stole the show, holding notes in the famous Over THe Rainbow and mimicking Judy Garland's expressions to a tee. Another popular character was Richard Chapman, playing the Cowardly Lion and Zeke. His humour brought something different to the stage, along with Alife Scott's clever slapstick movements as Hunk and the Scarecrow. Toto was an incredible addition with "handler" Ellie Dickens cleverly using the puppet dog on stage, bringing him to life in every scene, in milling about sniffing at objects and people in the background. It's hard to move away from the popular film with older women playing the parts of Aunt Em and Miss Gultch and the Wicked Witch

of the West. Florence Clarke ,playing the latter character, just lacked an added pinch of wickedness while Evie Carter was exceptional as Glinda (the Good Witch of the North) in comparison to her role as Aunt Em. Luc Oratis is a complete natural on stage, playing both Professor Marvel and the Wizard of Oz with complete A huge cast with the munchkins, crows, trees, poppies, snowmen, Ozians, Jitterbugs, Monkeys and Winkies - every member of the cast giving 100 per cent at all time. If ever there was a Christmas performance to be proud of directing, Lucy Betts should be overly satisfied with this production.

Christmas at the museum By Kelly Wickham Christmas at the museum Thursday, December 26, to Friday 27 Weald & Downland Living Museum Singleton, Chichester, PO18 0EU 01243 811363 www.wealddown.co.uk/events FROM Tudor to Victorian times, a historic festive treat awaits visitors on Boxing Day and Friday, December 27, when the museum’s traditionally decorated houses will reflect the spirit of Christmas through the ages. It is a wonderful time to visit the museum and enjoy the atmosphere of its historic homes, which have been decorated to reflect how this special time of year has been celebrated over the centuries. Enjoy a warm welcome in the medieval house from North Cray, with its log fire and traditional greenery decorations. THe team will be serving spiced apple juice as well as biscuits, for which donations are welcome. All activities are subject to change. THe museum is open on Boxing day and Friday, December 27, from 10.30am until 4pm for Christmas at the museum.

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December 20-26 IT won’t have escaped even the more bah humbug among us that Christmas is well and truly upon us, a wallow in Last Christmas - a jumble of romantic comedy, holiday fantasy, and love letter to the music of George Michael - just what the season’s greetings doctor ordered. Emma THompson co-wrote and stars in this sweet, magical love story with echoes of everything from “Love, Actually” to “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Christmas shop elf worker Kate (Emilia Clarke) harrumphs her way around London in her costume, not feeling the spirit, but when too-good-to-be true Tom walks into her life will she learn to live and love? Don’t miss, either, the magical Shaun the Sheep latest escapade in Farmageddon. Shaun is on a mission to show friendship to aliens who crash-lands on Mossy Bottom Farm, the greedy farmer having other plans: to build a UFO amusement park to cash in on the crash. THis high chuckle quotient and warmhearted feel-good factor is a must. One of the most delightful biggest little documentaries you’ll see this year is THe Biggest Little Farm, which charts the move from LA for the Chester family to the countryside to transform a barren orchard into a thriving landscape, biodiversity at the forefront. All ages will love the supporting cast of sheep dogs, ducks and pigs. Midway tells the story of one of the most pivotal WW2 battles between the American fleet and the imperial Japanese Army that’s vividly and viscerally rendered, with all the entertainment value of a big, old-fashioned war movie, cutting back and forth between the home front and front line. With Woody Harrelson, Dennis Quaid and Aaron Eckhart. Make the most of the festive Performance events this week: THe Nutcracker (Dec 22) from

the Royal Opera House, an unforgettable production with the magical Tchaikovsky score and the memorable musical, Guys and Dolls from 1955, starring Marlon Brando, Frank Sinatra and Jean Simmons (Dec 21). A further festive treat is the New Year’s Eve concert live from the Berlin Philharmoniker. THe cinema wishes all its enthusiastic patrons a very happy festive holiday. THere are no films on December 25 or 26, many diverse films, screened from December 27, including New Year’s Day. Book for Frozen II; Andrew Lloyd Webber’s magical Cats; Ordinary Love starring Lesley Manville and Liam Neeson; Downton Abbey and the lauded Marriage Story. Chichester Cinema at New Park, New Park Road, Chichester PO19 7XY Box office: 01243 786650 www.chichestercinema.org

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LOUISA May Alcott’s seminal 19th-century novel gets the big screen, and big-named, adaptation with which to inspire a whole new generation of little women and little men, the world over. Lady Bird writer-director Greta Gerwig draws on both the classic novel and the writings of Louisa May Alcott, to craft a timely and timeless take on Little Women that unfolds as the author's alter ego, Jo March, reflects back and forth on her fictional life. Set in the shadow of the American Civil War, Little Women focuses on the March family, whose young women have ideas, wants, and aspirations which are deemed outside the realms of societal and familial expectations. Although first released a century and a half ago, the themes are just as relevant today, with issues of equal pay, outdated gender roles and the #MeToo movement. What’s more, the cast is well

Wizard success at town's panto Theatre review  By Lotte Pegler THe Wizard of Oz Until January 4 The Regis Centre, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 1BL 01243 861010 info@regiscentre.co.uk www.alexandratheatre.co.uk worth getting excited for as Saoirse Ronan teams up with Gerwig again to star as Jo March, with Florence Pugh, Emma Watson, and Eliza Scanlen portraying her sisters Meg, Amy, and Beth. Man of the hour, Timothée Chalamet, is set to make you swoon as their handsome neighbour, Laurie, while Laura Dern and Meryl Streep star as March family matriarchs.

AUDIENCES explored the colourful land of Oz with the help of a lively cast and the odd appearance of Toto, the Chihuahua. With the quintessential hisses and boos for the evil Wicked Witch of the West, audiences of all ages can enjoy the step back in time. And what better time to embrace the iconic show than 80 years after its debut on our screens? A talented cast of actors, dancers and singers shine on stage, with the help of a hypnotic set and light display.

But the real stars of the show were the Munchkins. Made up of 100 children from around the area. With children from Art of Dance and Fitness, Arabesque School of Performing Arts, THe Rosemary Bell Academy of Dance, and Razzamataz Bognor, dressed in their finest plant-pot hats and wigs, their sheer excitement and energy alone is worthy of a watch. Drew Donnell, as the Wicked Witch, provides an envious sense of sophistication to the show as he struts in his stiletto black boots, embracing any boos that come his way. Of course, what is the Wizard of Oz without the perfect Dorothy - and Chichester woman Katie Bennett sure does deliver. Equipped with her Totos, Taff and Ralph, she is the perfect heroine for the tale. Without a doubt, the classic comedy-factor is provided by the trio of Jamie Bannerman, Allan Mirren and Jamie Lemetti playing the Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow. Giggles were non-stop from the children in the audience, as well as the adults, with humour fit for the younger onlookers, as well as a few more grown-up jokes thrown in.

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Keep well this Christmas with top ten vitamin foods www.denisekelly.co.uk Tel: 07730671436 Email: denise@thewellbeingcompanyltd.com HAVING just returned from the most fantastic week in the USA, I have so much to share with you all over the coming weeks. I have learned massive amounts of the latest health information, met the most incredible people and feel even more inspired now to share ‘all things health’ than ever before. If you want to stay happy and healthy during this festive period, then listen up. We all know how important vitamin C is, but do you really know how important getting this essential nutrient is? It’s a powerful antioxidant, helps maintain blood vessels and cartilage, and is thought to lower cancer risk. If you feel jaded after a few too many Christmas bubbles, then loading up on your vitamin C could just be the trick to perkier skin and brighter eyes, giving the illusion of glowing health! Buying a vitamin C powder is a good idea to keep you on top of the game this time of year. Personally, I like Bio-care products, and the vitamin C powder also contains magnesium which helps to keep your body calm and relaxed. If you really want to cover all ‘health challenges’ this time of year, a B12 liquid supplement could also be super helpful. Add them both to half a glass of water, drink daily (for about six weeks) and off you go! But don’t just rely on supplements. You can get such a great supply of everything you need in the foods that you choose. Here are my top ten best natural foods to drench your beautiful bodies in one of the best vitamins that keeps us well…. High vitamin C foods to include daily in your diets: 1. Guavas – not only does this fruit have high levels of vitamin C, it also contains Manganese, which helps the body absorb other key nutrients from the food that we eat. THe potassium in Guavas also helps normalise blood pressure. 2. Kiwifruit – high in vitamin C, this Chinese gooseberry boosts wound-healing, helps maintain bowel health and gives you a kick of antioxidants to take you through the harshest of winters! 3. Bell peppers – a cup of chopped bell peppers contains nearly three times more vitamin C than an orange. THey also contain high amounts of vitamin A to protect your eyes, too! 4. Strawberries – helping boost your heart and bran health, this delicious fruit offers a potent mix of vitamin C, flavonoids, folate and antioxidants. Snack on these all day long. 5. Oranges – the classic vitamin C fix, oranges make up a significant portion of your daily needs. Juice or eat three oranges a day for your skin, eye, heart

and immune protection. 6. Papaya – anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and high in calcium, potassium, and vitamin A. Yummy as a daytime snack! 7. Broccoli – add to every dish, have raw or lightly steamed. Loaded with fibre, antioxidants, iron and vitamin C, this power food vegetable helps build strong bones and reduces blood pressure. 8. Brussel sprouts – everywhere in the supermarkets at the moment, so take advantage of their goodness. You may not love them, but these little green balls are loaded with fibre, vitamin C, vitamin K, and help maintain healthy blood sugar levels. 9. Kale – boosting wellbeing, this chlorophyll rich vegetable is so high in vitamin C and iron, having at least a handful daily will add to the best immune protection possible. 10. – Snow peas – rich in vitamin B1, B2, B3, C and K this is a vegetable you cannot do without. High in fibre and folate, snow peas help prevent inflammation, cancer, heart disease, scurvies and digestive issues. Snow peas can make a delicious and quick snack for your Christmas guests…what should you do with them? • Have them as a raw snack with carrots, cucumber and home-made humous! Simply chop both the top and bottom tale off and then remove the stringy bit at the sides. Serve with your favourite dips. • Quick steam – they only need about three minutes over boiling water. Add them to any dish or eat on their own drizzled in olive oil and chilli flakes. • You could even satisfy your sweet tooth with cooked snow peas and carrots topped with honey. Pop into the oven for 25 mins and roast. Try adding some sesame seeds for more texture. • Fried rice and snow peas, with broccoli and leeks make a delicious quick stir-fry. Add Himalayan salt, fresh garlic and ginger for a zingy, quick healthy meal. And now I have my online shop, you can order your superfoods/supplements to take you through these winter months and give you the energy you deserve this Christmas! I wanted to take this opportunity to wish you all the most fantastic, happy and healthy Christmas, and thank you for all your wonderful support and love over the last year. I receive so many lovely emails from my regular readers, and it truly inspires me to give you the best information I can, knowing that I am helping to steer some of you in the right ‘health’ direction! Happy Christmas to you all.

Wrapping up a treat for the community Grandads Community Chrimble Wrap Sunday, December 22 The William Hardwicke, 12 High Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1SR 01243 931324 JOIN in the fourth year of wrapping as a community for the community and help reach 4000 gifts. Danny Dawes, from Granddad's Front Room, in the town centre, is back to help provide those in need with presents this Christmas. THe team will provide mince pies, cake, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, wrapping paper, Sellotape and scissors and lots of cheesey Christmas songs! THe Front Window at Grandad's Front Room is currently the collection point for gifts and this year the team are collecting: • Dog and cat food • Hats • Scarves • Gloves

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Chichester still suffering with the away day blues CHICHESTER are still searching for an elusive away win in London One South after a disappointing 36-12 loss at Belsize Park. After a great win against promotion-chasing Camberley, Chi made the trip to one of the promoted sides full of optimism. But they found themselves outmuscled by a large and well-drilled pack as they game got away from them in the first half-hour as they fell 24-0 behind. Blues made seven changes to the side that beat Camberley. Debutant Alfie Montague and Ben Polhill came into the forwards, Josh Goodwin and Toby Golds returned in the backs while Kyle Armstrong and Tom Knight made the bench. Large, mobile and well drilled, Park were relentless for the first 18 minutes as Blues tried everything they could to stem the advance. Chichester found themselves 17-0 down having conceded three tries. From the restart, a Belsize Park clearance kick gave Chi rare possession and Chris Johnson, at his rampaging best, carried the ball forward. But a missed tackle provided Belsize Park with their bonus point with a fourth try. Blues rallied as Tyrese Makasi chased every loose ball, Gareth Davies felled props and Josh Goodwin delivered accurate, long flat passes. Davies chased a kick through and Belsize conceded a penalty. THe referee walked them back ten metres for back

chat and Chi kicked to the corner. THe ball was secured at the lineout by Nick Blount and Davies darted over from acting scrum half to dot down on the line. Davies converted to make it 24-7 at half-time. Belsize Park got an early fifth try (31-7) but as the opposition pack tired Chi moved the ball around with big carries from Ben Deavall, Martin O’Callaghan and Charlie Wallace. Using Chris Johnson at every opportunity, the No. 8 burst through the defence on the 22 metre line and off -loaded to Rhys THompson to score in the corner on 52 minutes. Belsize Park added one more try. Chichester end the first half of the season in seventh place. Supporters' men of the match were Davies and Makasi. Chi’s final match of the year is tomorrow when they entertain Havant at Oaklands Park in the A27 derby (2pm KO). Bognor stormed to a 30-7 win over Alton in Hampshire Premier thanks to tries from Freddie Burgess, Chris Webb, Ben Luxton, Tom James and George Castleton. Jeremy Newton kicked a penalty and conversion. Skipper Josh Burgess said: "Our defence was spot on for 80 minutes and we didn't let them have any time on the ball. "Our set-piece was brilliant, especially the scrummaging. "Sam Newcombe controlled the game really well from scrum half." Bognor are at Havant II tomorrow.

Sportinbrief  Darts LITTLE Legends' Larry Chant impressed on the oche in the Bognor Friday Benevolent Darts League catch-up week. Here are the catch-up results: DIVISION ONE - Lamb Shankers 14 Little Legends 8. MOTM - Larry Chant (Little Legends) 19 & 23 darts [23.86 av].

DIVISION TWO - Pagham CC 'B' 16 Lamb Chops 4. LOTM Nikki Tabberer (Pagham CC 'B') 28 & 29 darts [16.56 av] - 1st leg 13 left in 33 darts. DIVISION THREE - Cabin 16 Railway Sleepers 4; ASC 8 Richmond Rebels 13. MOTM - Gary English (Cabin) 20 & 29 darts [20.45 av]; Dave Sopp (ASC) 26 & 30 darts [17.89 av].

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Chi on way to normality says manager Miles CHICHESTER City boss Miles Rutherford believes the club is getting back to normality following the end of its FA Cup adventure. City drew 0-0 last weekend with Guernsey at Oaklands Park and head to BetVictor Isthmian South East high-flyers Whitehawk tomorrow (3pm). THeir previous outing before that had been a 5-1 drubbing at Hastings United when Rutherford had been absent. Chi were given a week off after that defeat and were due to train last night after Tuesday’s scheduled game against Ashford United was washed out. Rutherford was back in the

dugout for the Guernsey visit and can see signs his side are settling back into the bread and butter of league consolidation after experiencing the highs of their cup run which ended at Tranmere in the second round. And he was not too despondent about the defeat to Hastings as he knows there is now a process of readjustment for his players after the media spotlight has faded away. He said: “We were OK (against Guernsey). It was always going to be hard after the FA Cup, we knew that, and we are just trying to find our feet again and then we go again. “Hastings are most probably

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going to be the best side in this league. “Most of them are full-time anyway and they are on a different wavelength to us. THey are a big club and we always expected that one to be a tough game but what made it worse is we went into it after a really tough

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week. “I was told we looked tired, Hastings looked OK, and we need to all be up for it to compete with sides who are up the top of the league. “We go again now. We have to take the positives and negatives that we have had and build on that.” And that brings Chi on to the next challenge – a Whitehawk side bidding to get back to the next level after relegation last season. Rutherford said: “It’s a tough game and hopefully we shall do OK. “It’s at Whitehawk and we shall see what we are all about after the couple of weeks that we have had. We’re looking forward to it. “I think now we’re just starting to get back to normality. “It will be good we have had a couple of weeks away from the FA Cup and we shall see what we are like against Whitehawk. “It’s a good game for us in a way.” Striker Scott Jones is unavailable but Rutherford should be close to full strength.

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Hardwell targets three points PAGHAM boss Kerry Hardwell was not too downhearted after he suffered his first defeat since taking charge as manager. THe Lions went down 1-0 to AFC Uckfield Town in a game which will not live long in the memory. Uckfield edged the win with a 31st-minute goal when Matt Barbosa found some room on the right-hand side of the penalty area and beat Lions keeper Jordan Matthews at the near-post. Matthews made an excellent save early in the second period to keep out Uckfield but there were few chances. Lions sub Jake Heryet had a late effort blocked. Hardwell said: “THe boys matched a team that can go third in the table if they win their game in hand and who have been together for a long time. “I felt the boys deserved to get something out of the game. “THis week, three points are a must. ” THe Lions host bottom side Loxwood tomorrow (3pm) in a crunch clash. Selsey returned to action with a 2-1 home win over Southwick in SCFL division one. Max Davies scored with a superb half-

volley from a Ryan Morey run and cross for the opener after 20 minutes. Scott Rafferty added the second six minutes later after curling home from 18 yards after being played in. THe Wickers replied and put Selsey under pressure in the second half but the hosts

dug in to claim the win. THe Blues’ Tuesday night game was postponed against Oakwood and they go to Arundel tomorrow. In division two, Bosham lost 3-0 at home St Francis Rangers. THey head to Rottingdean Village tomorrow (2pm KO).

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FRINGE players have a chance to stake a claim tomorrow when Bognor head to Folkestone Invicta in the Velocity Trophy. Nobody at the Rocks has made a secret of where the priority lies this term as the Nyewood Lane club plots a path back to the next level. But the Velocity Trophy, as the league cup is currently known, can serve a useful purpose for boss Jack Pearce and coach Robbie Blake. Pearce told THe Post: "It's a way of playing the squad players . "And it is a way of giving players the chance to impress me really when you look at the bigger picture. "THat is what I will use it for." THe Rocks will certainly have to be on their mettle as Folkestone are currently top of the BetVictor Isthmian Premier, nine points clear of their guests having played a game more. Tuesday night's league trip to Corinthian-Casuals was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. Pearce fears tomorrow's game in Kent could also fall foul of the weather. He admitted: "I think, with this rain, it could be doubtful. "It's not the best out there so you have to be honest. "We shall have to wait and see

but it could be a wait until Boxing Day. "But if not, we shall go there and give it our best shot." Should the game be called off, Rocks' next outing will be at the Dripping Pan against Lewes on Boxing Day. Despite last Saturday's crushing of Cray Wanderers, Pearce says the hunt for more firepower will continue. However, he was hoping to know more about when he might see the likes of attacking threats Mason Walsh and Bradley Lethbridge back from injuries this week. He said: "We're still not there yet on anyone and we are just waiting to see how the injuries go. "I should get a better idea after we train (THursday). "We shall review it and see where we are." Pearce would dearly love to wrap up a couple of wins as the Christmas fixtures come into view. He added: "It's Christmas and we have two local derbies coming up. Let's hope we have a nice enjoyable Christmas with our families and our points tally!" Holders Bognor will meet either Brighton and Hove Albion or Burgess Hill in the Sussex Senior Cup quarter-finals. THe game is still to be completed.

Folkestone Invicta (A) Tomorrow (Saturday December 21), at 3pm

Party time as Rocks hit seven BOGNOR’S players got the party started early on Saturday when they bashed Cray Wanderers 7-2 at Nyewood Lane. Just hours before their Christmas do, they cut loose with doubles for Dan Smith and Doug Tuck, plus an own goal and efforts from Ashton Leigh and Tommy Leigh putting them in a festive spirit. THe win catapulted the Rocks up to seventh in BetVictor Isthmian Premier. Ashton Leigh opened the scoring after 23 minutes from a James Crane delivery. Jay Leader put through his own net six minutes later from a Tuck cross and Smith added the third on 32 minutes. Tuck slotted in the fourth five minutes after the restart but the visitors replied before Tommy Leigh hooked home on 74 minutes. Tuck produced a cool finish two minutes later but Cray replied again before Smith wrapped up the win after he had been played in by substitute Arron Hopkinson. Boss Jack Pearce insisted Bognor are still light up front despite the goal-fest as Brad Lethbridge and Mason Walsh are still out injured. Pearce also saw the funny side so soon after calling for more firepower but said: “I know we scored a lot but we only have one recognised striker in the squad, and that’s Dan Smith who was man of the match. He’s the only one, though. “Up until the game, they were one of the

three teams which had only lost on three occasions, so it was a very good win. “THey are a very good team and they have some very good players. “Once the third goal had gone in they had to then start committing players forward.

“Once that happens, if you play sensibly, then you will continue to create chances. We took our chances after that.” He added: “THe players had their Christmas party, so hopefully they enjoyed that."

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NYECAMP NEWS by Liam Goodley

IT’S a real shame we couldn’t follow up our demolition of Cray Wanderers with another win on the road at Corinthian Casuals this past Tuesday. THe game was called off due to a soft pitch, after it hosted two games over the weekend. Kingstonian share the ground and both sides had to fulfil home fixtures and so it was always going to be a doubt our game would be on. On a cynical (and totally biased) view you could say maybe they saw our result on Saturday and didn’t want to face us? I was very impressed with how we tore Cray apart last Saturday. When we need to be, we were direct but still playing the passing football we are renowned for. Goals galore at Nyewood Lane in front of a larger 527 crowd. THis was against a team that were seemingly doing very well. Goal machine Dan Smith continues to find the net and I had Doug Tuck as my man of the match, not just for his goal contributions, but for all of his effort throughout the game. Tommy Leigh is improving game on game and brother Ashton Leigh is a real threat for us on the left with Mason Walsh still out injured. It was nice to see him get among the goals as well. Seven goals and only two conceded but from individual errors, otherwise Cray failed to break us down. Cray played a high line and at times caught us out on the counter but we punished them down the other end with some open play. I still think it's too early to say whether we will make the playoffs but if we continue to play in this way then I feel we have a great chance to get there. But we travel again to Folkestone Invicta tomorrow. We won there last time 2-1 with Dan Smith netting a late winner. THough tomorrow it’s Velocity Trophy (league cup)

action in a break from the league, and it might mean an opportunity to see how other players can step up. I do think this competition should be regionalised in the early rounds as it's a long way to travel for fans and players. THis is why I believe we are sharing the coach with the players tomorrow with A & A Travel. I remember a time when we used to do coach trips on special occasions only, when the club set up coach travel with the players. But now we have the amazing David Robinson and the supporters club committee putting on coaches to every game for fans, which I know for a fact is appreciated by supporters. I often read the Bognor ‘Unofficial’ message board to see what everyone is discussing and find it rather bizarre Worthing fans are on there a lot giving their views. It’s all banter, of course, and I take it as that but we could use this to fuel our team and create a buzz for the second instalment of the ‘El Classicoast’. Certain individuals from the Mackerels fan base like to stir up trouble online and for that reason, a win against Worthing on New Year’s Day at Nyewood Lane would be pure bliss. I am sure us beating them wouldn’t stop the banter online though! Spaces are still available on the coach for Lewes at the Dripping Pan on Boxing Day, so speak to David Robinson or Ian Guppy for details. We are playing some good football at present and whatever happens tomorrow against Invicta I believe we are building some momentum going into the new year. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to everyone associated with the football club and readers who might be following us from afar. I hope to see many of you at a Bognor game soon. UP THE ROCKS

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