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City donates Christmas meals GENEROUS shoppers in the city have been busy donating food to help those in need at Christmas.

Spreading Christmas cheer, residents in Chichester donated 417kg of food to city-based charity UK Harvest in the seven days leading up to Christmas.

This equated to 1,390 meals for people who are food insecure.

Food products donated through Tesco's annual appeal equating to 66 meals, were donated to the food bank and groups feeding people.

City mayor, Cllr Richard Plowman said: "As mayor, I would like to thank all those who donated to the food bank this Christmas and for showing how the wonderful people of Chichester care for each other.

"Many families with young children are really struggling and in real need

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"My thanks also to all the great volunteers who have provided a Christmas lunch for those alone or in need at this time of the year."

The donations from the Tesco threeday collection are in addition to items donated by customers throughout 2019.

UK Harvest collects surplus food from all types of food providers, including fruit and vegetable markets, supermarkets, hotels, wholesalers,

farmers, delis, cafes and restaurants and deliver it direct and free of charge, to charities.

Liz Woodsell, chief operating officer of UK Harvest said: "This year we have provided two million meals to children, families and adults who are food insecure.

"We thank all of our donors for their continue to support in 2020, to achieve our mission of nourishing the nation."

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STUBCROFT Farm Campsite won a prestigious gold award in the glittering Beautiful South Tourism Awards ceremony hosted by travel journalist and broadcaster, Simon Calder.

The awards recognise excellence across the UK’s tourism industry which contributes so much towards both visitor enjoyment and the local economies across the region.

The awards showcase those industry leaders who are creating and shaping the experiences that are enabling the region's visitor economy to compete in the global tourism market.

Stubcroft Farm Campsite, a family-run business based in the Witterings, were awarded a gold award in the in the best camping, caravanning and holiday park category.

Managing director Simon Green said: “I am very pleased to receive this award.

It was a bit of a shock when the result was announced.

"For a small family-run business to be in the same league as major andwell financed national attractions is a great honour.

"Credit must go to all our hardworking staff and especially fellow director Michaela Rozborilova, who made this success possible.

"I am especially pleased that the judges took note of our work in customer service, environmental sustainability and accessibility, which shows that

you can put the environment and these issues as part of your core business plan and grow and succeed.

"We are proud to put Chichester and West Sussex on the tourism map and represent this great area in the awards.”

The event was organised by Visit Britain/TSE and hosted by Simon Calder, Britain’s leading TV travel commentator, who also writes for several national newspapers and magazines.

Judging is carried out by an independent panel of industry leaders and experts in their field, selected for their impartiality, experience andBy Kelly Wick kelly.wickha suitability for each category Over the past year, Stubcroft Farm Campsite has also won several otherAROUND fiv awards including Green Tourism’shas been co prestigious silver award, a top 'quality inclub. tourism' rating, a TripAdvisor 'certificate The Lions of excellence' and were regional finalistsan annual e in the Federation of Small businessesChichester. 'green and ethical' category, making In the mo 2019 a very successful year for them withcurrently do travelling do a total of five awards.

They will join other gold award winnersof the city a in next year’s National Tourism Awards in June.

Around 80 of the very best tourism businesses and experiences in the south east were presented with gold, silver and bronze trophies in recognition of their achievements over the last 18 months and 24 businesses were awarded commended.

More information can be found at the Beautiful South website: beautifulsouthawards.co.uk/

Fewer residents in district are claiming credits than county UNIVERSAL credit is being claimed by less residents in the Chichester district than other coastal districts.

The latest figures from the Department of Work and Pensions showed just over 3,000 claimants in the Chichester area receive the benefit.

The district's 3,013 who receive the support compares to the next West Sussex lowest total of 2,869 in Horsham. The highest number of claimants in an area in West Sussex was 4,999 in the Arun district.

In all, almost 276,000 in the southeast benefit from the bespoke benefit.

Will Quince, the government's minister for welfare reform, said: "Universal credit is a force for good and provides a vital safety net for people who are out of work or on low wages across the south east.

"Significant improvements have been made in the past year, such as providing extra support for families reporting childcare costs reducing deductions, and we will continue to work towards improving the service."

The publication of the figures comes after the UK employment rate to a new record high of 76.2 per cent. Jobless levels also remain at a low rate of 3.8 per cent, according to the data.

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By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk AROUND five and half thousand pounds has been collected by Chichester Lions club.

The Lions club Santa float has been an annual event for nearly 50 years in Chichester.

In the month of December the club currently does ten evening collections, travelling door to door in various parts of the city and on Saturdays holds static

collections in Northgate car park.

Tony Harrison, fundraising chairman, said: "We do other fundraising events over the course of the year including Easter egg raffles, a swimathon and our annual model rail exhibition, but the carol float is the event that raises the majority of our funds for local welfare.

"One Saturday this year we raised £513 from public donations which is typical for the static collections. Overall we expect to raise around £5,500 from all the collections.

"The money goes into our local welfare fund. Over the course of a year we will make donations from the fund to local people and locally based charities in response to requests that come in."

Over the last 50 years, the Chichester Lions have raised in excess of £1 million from their fundraising activities. The Lions club has a grants committee that considers requests.

For further information or to find out how to apply for a grant, visit: chilions. org.uk

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East and West Sussex shoppers donated 58,815 meals as part of the overall total of 2.5 million meals donated to charities the Trussell Trust and FareShare by shoppers during last month’s Tesco Food Collection.

Tesco topped up the value of all the donations by an additional 20 per cent.

The donations to food banks in the Trussell Trust’s network are being used to provide food parcels for people in crisis, while donations to FareShare go to charities and community groups such as homeless shelters and older people’s lunch clubs who also receive surplus food from Tesco stores.

Last month, The Chichester Post revealed that mid-year statistics from a food charity showed more people than ever are being forced to use food banks in Chichester.

According to the Trussell Trust, a charity which runs 1,200 of the 2,000 food banks in the UK, the top four reasons for referral to a food bank in the Trussell Trust network in April to September were low income, benefit delay, benefit change and debt.

April to September was the busiest first six months of the year for food banks in the Trussell Trust network since the charity opened.

This is a 23 per cent increase on the same period in 2018 – the sharpest increase the charity has seen for the past five years.

Joanne Kondabeka, manager of Chichester District Foodbank, said she felt that in the 21st century we should never have to witness the continual rise in the use of food banks.

The Trussell Trust’s chief executive Emma Revie added: “Food banks could not do what they do without the incredible support of the public and their loyal volunteers, who work tirelessly to help people when they need support the most.

“An emergency food parcel, listening ear and compassionate, practical advice at the food bank can make a real difference when someone is facing a crisis. Any donations help make that difference."

The Tesco Food Collection ran in all Tesco stores from November 21 to 23, but it is not just donations of food given to the foodbank. Christmas items, toiletries, household items and nappies were also donated.

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By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk ROAD improvements, recycling and now, recognition: the A285 safety improvement project has won a Green Apple gold award for environmental best practice.

An innovative construction method, utilised by Balfour Beatty Living Places in the county council scheme, was central to the award-winning success.

Roadside safety edges were built between Halnaker and Petworth to give people more chance of staying on the carriageway if they lost control of their vehicles. But road planings, soil and other materials removed to make way for the new edges were not wasted – they were recycled, significantly reducing the scheme’s carbon footprint and environmental impact.

Results included: • 6,375 tonnes of materials were recycled and re-used in the improvement project, instead of being sent to landfill • Compared to typical schemes, this method prevented more than 60 tonnes of CO2e emissions Roger Elkins, county council cabinet member for highways and infrastructure, congratulated the project team from West Sussex Highways and its contractor, Balfour Beatty Living Places.

He said: "This award is a tribute to the team’s hard work, which showcased

environmental best practice and resulted in a safer road for all users.

Congratulations to everyone involved."

Lloyd Allen, principal operations manager for Balfour Beatty, West Sussex, said: "Balfour Beatty Living Places was delighted to be involved in the A285 Highways Safety Project. We are very pleased that our efforts in working in partnership with the West Sussex team have produced the fantastic results of reducing ultimate scheme costs whilst recycling all of the arisings excavated from back into the works.

"Ultimately, we are very proud to have collected the prestigious Green Apple gold award in recognition of these efforts."

The new safety edges were created by planing and excavating a 1metre-wide strip along the existing carriageway and verge. The road planings, soil and other materials were then taken to the council’s highways depot at Drayton.

This ‘hydraulically-bound material’ was transported back for use in the construction to refill the trench before the new surface was laid.

Traditional construction methods involve excavating to a depth of half a metre; the strength of the hydraulically bound material allows for a shallower depth of material, saving time and costs.

The scheme was funded through a £2.4million award from the Department for Transport’s Safer Roads Fund and was completed in September, 2019.

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Chichester homeless charity announces city hub re-opens to those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Stonepillow also works alongside Chichester District Council to provide outreach support, housing advice and assistance with benefits.

Hilary Bartle, the Stonepillow chief executive, said: "Stonepillow are committed to providing a safe, warm and responsive day service for people who are homeless or sleeping rough in Chichester. Our vision is to end rough sleeping and therefore having the Chichester Hub open seven days a week is essential to enable people to get off the streets and on to their pathway to independence.

"We did not take the decision to close the Hub at weekends lightly, but our focus had to be ensuring that the hostel services remained open 24 hours a day 365 days per year.

"However, with the financial support of Chichester District Council and the community, I am not only relieved but delighted that we are able to re-open again at weekends.’

If you need support or are at risk of becoming homeless, please contact Chichester Hub on 01243 775925.

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A HOMELESS charity has announced its Chichester hub will re-open seven days a week next year.

Stonepillow has confirmed the hub will open on Saturdays and Sundays between 8am-1pm from Saturday, January 4, once again providing the service seven days a week.

This will initially be for a threemonth period (until March), due to funding from Chichester District Council. However, they are working to secure more funding to make this a permanent arrangement.

Stonepillow made the hard decision to close the Chichester day centre at the weekend in April 2019 due to cuts to its funding. If people needed support during this time, they were encouraged to contact the Chichester Hostel which operates 24 hours a day.

The Chichester Hub offers a range of facilities including breakfast, lunch, hot drinks, a GP surgery, needle exchange, showers, laundry and referrals to other services such as substance misuse services and mental health support.

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` Knife point crime POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a knife point robbery in Chichester.

A 27-year-old local man was in the vicinity of Somerstown when he was approached by three unknown men around 6.55pm on Friday, December 6, who demanded his personal belongings.

One of them threatened him with a knife and punched him to the side of his face.

The victim threw his wallet across the road, and as two of the suspects went to retrieve it, he used this opportunity to run away and call police.

The first suspect is described as black, about 5’10”, aged about 23, with short curly black hair. He wore dark blue jeans and a black hoodie.

The second suspect – in possession of a knife – is described as black, about 5’8”, aged about 23, with short black hair and stubble.

He wore dark grey tracksuit bottoms, a black hoodie and a black flatcap with a ‘NY’ logo on the front.

The third suspect – also in possession of a knife, and who assaulted the victim – is described as black, about 5’7”, aged about 19.

He wore black tracksuit bottoms, a black hoodie with a large ‘NIKE’ logo on the front, and was possibly wearing three gold rings on his left hand.

Anyone who saw what happened or has any information about the incident is asked to report it online or call 101, quoting serial 1266 of 06/12.

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Bookshop celebrates ten years in the city

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A BOOKSHOP in the city centre is celebrating its ten-year anniversary.

St Olav’s, housed in the oldest church in Chichester, celebrated ten years since it reopened as an independent bookshop with trustees, staff and customers gathering to celebrate.

The shop, overseen by the St Olav’s Trust, stocks a selection of books, gifts and cards covering the full range of Christian traditions and denominations and is well supported by churches and individuals across the diocese of Chichester and beyond.

Ten years ago, a service of thanksgiving was held to celebrate their reopening and this month the service was repeated, led by the new Chancellor of Chichester Cathedral, the Rev Canon Dr Daniel Inman.

The Chancellor admitted he had spent many a happy hour in the shop as a teenager while it was still a Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (SPCK) bookshop and had renewed that acquaintance since taking up his new role.

Manager Bradley Smith said the service was a chance to thank staff for their hard work, the trustees for their commitment and customers for their loyalty and support.

Dear Editor, I was disgusted to read that the Chairman cast a deciding vote in favour of felling the holm oak tree in Lyndhurst Road.

This goes against everything we are striving to achieve in our area to improve present air quality.

There are many uneven pavements and always will be, due to all kinds of things.

We expect roots in the vicinity of a tree but we do not always expect broken paving stones in the city centre. However, we live with them.

The wall can be demolished and relocated, if necessary.

Planting another tree is NOT an answer. Wildlife, in this case starlings, depend on us.

It's not too late to save this tree so please let all concerned citizens make a fuss.

Yours sincerely P M Jobling Pagham Dear Editor, I am delighted to see Mrs Gillian Keegan safely returned as our MP. The Build A Better A27 process, in

which I participated throughout, was opaque and driven in the shadows by a small clique of south-of-Chichester interests regardless of the greater good. That must not be allowed to happen again.

Chichester’s economy is fragile, partly due to the high rents charged to retailers by the district council and The Cathedral Chapter, among others, and partly due to the profound weakness of public transport, both rail and bus networks.

A bypass would do exactly what it says – allow thousands to bypass the economy of Chichester and deliver their purchasing power to Worthing, Brighton, Portsmouth and Southampton instead, it's simple economics.

It is much to be desired that Mrs Keegan, as our representative at Westminster, will work to ensure that resources are only sought to upgrade the extant in-line A27 route. Anything else will open up the prospect of yet more years of wrangling and discredit to the political system in West Sussex.

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` Ofsted report TANGMERE Primary Academy had its Ofsted Inspection last month.

The report has now been published and the staff are delighted to celebrate that the school continues to be a good school.

The school say the Ofsted report reflects all the hard work and determination by staff and the whole school community to continue to develop the school, reflecting the whole school ethos of 'Together People Achieve.'

A spokesperson from the school said: "Everyone wants pupils to do their best and be successful here.

"This drive starts with senior leaders, but all staff are behind them.

The school’s curriculum enables pupils to achieve well in a range of subjects.

"The school has worked hard over the last two years to develop a curriculum that is tailored to the needs of the children and the community it serves.

"The implementation of ‘The Time To Be…’ sessions has enabled the children to link key skills and knowledge in a range of subjects in a fun and exciting way.

"These sessions are carefully planned to link into the school’s annual careers fair where a variety of professions are represented."

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Christmas joy for ill children STAFF from the University of Chichester raised Christmas cheer by donating gifts to the parents of babies staying in St Richard’s Hospital over the holidays.

Around 100 presents were given to the neonatal unit at the hospital, which provides intensive care to premature and sick babies.

The collection, arranged by Chichester’s branch of the Association of University Administrators (AUA), included pre-wrapped items so that parents, carers, and siblings of poorly babies could open a present on Christmas Day. Laura Keeley, who works in the university’s data protection team, said: "It was lovely to see how happy the neonatal unit staff were to have gifts for families on the ward, and to know that the families really appreciate receiving them.

"I hope that we have also reminded the doctors and nurses that their community in Chichester appreciates

the sacrifices they make over Christmas to help others."

Presents donated by staff at the university included toiletries and sweet and savoury treats, for parents and carers, as well as slippers, socks, candles, and books.

For siblings, gifts of stickers, games, colouring books, and toys were donated.

Members of the AUA hosted a coffee morning to network with colleagues across the university and wrap the gifts for donation.

The association is a professional body for the university’s professional services staff to share best practice across the sector.

Collection co-organiser Analise French said: "The staff at the neonatal unit were moved at just how many gifts were donated.

"Christmas is a time for family so hopefully small gestures such as this will provide some happiness to those who need it most.”

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Selsey call after fishing boat fouls its propeller

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk THE UK Coastguard requested the launch of the Shannon class all- weather lifeboat (ALB) this month.

An 18 metre, 70 ton vessel reported the propeller was fouled and their position was in the south west traffic lane 22 miles south east of Selsey bill.

The ALB launched at 1.56am and made best speed to the position arriving on scene at 3.05am. The weather on scene was wind southerly force 4, sea state slight in a clear sky.

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crew on board were well and ready to accept the tow line. At 3.16am a tow was established between the lifeboat and the fishing vessel and a course was set towards Portsmouth Harbour.

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Mayor has a wheely good time for his annual walk to chosen charity houses

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk MORRIS dancers, mayors, musicians and Wheelbarrow Club members all turned out on Saturday for their 123rd annual walk.

The walk to the Dear’s Charity Alms houses in Riverside near Tozer Way is a unique tradition in Chichester.

The Dear’s Charity was founded in the Victorian era by Martha Dear, and is now supported by the Corporation of St Pancras, founded in 1689 to celebrate William of Orange.

The ancient corporation of St Pancras, Chichester, was originally an Orange Club, pledging itself to William and Mary.

The corporation, which has its own mayor (the downtown mayor) and officers, is more popularly known as the Wheelbarrow Club.

Before setting off for the walk, the current city mayor (uptown mayor) Cllr Richard Plowman was presented with a cheque by the downtown mayor, Paul Willard, for the Dear’s charity, one of his chosen charities.

Cllr Plowman said: "The annual Christmas walk to the Old Dears Trust almshouses in Riverside has changed little since it was started by the Corporation of St Pancras (The Wheelbarrow Club) some 123 years ago.

"Wheelbarrows full of presents or Christmas dinner were taken originally to the Almshouses set up by Martha Dear in 1802 in the Hornet to the 'old dears' as the ladies were affectionately known as.

"Since Victorian times the main charity of The Wheelbarrow Club has been to support the Dears Almshouse Trust which this year is also the mayor’s charity.

"A cheque for a further £1,000 was handed from the downtown mayor to the uptown mayor. I have been fortunate to hold both roles in the past.

"The tradition has always been for the uptown mayor to ride back in a wheelbarrow. It is the equivalent of extreme sports for mayors, one recent mayor having been turned out and left sitting in the road to an enormous cheer from the crowd!

"The four new almshouses are nearing completion and The Wheelbarrow Club has raised £60,000 towards the building of these."

In March this year, another traditional ceremony was held for the turning of the first sod – a traditional ceremony that celebrates the first day of construction for a building or other project - with building about to commence on four new almshouses.

Joining in the ceremony at the time was the Rev Mark Payne, chairman of

the Dears trustees and Alderman Bill Craven, mayor of the corporation of St Pancras and town crier, Cllr Plowman.

The project is the first one to be supported by the community-led development initiative from central government and administered by Chichester District Council.

The scheme helps and contributes to project costs such as architects’ fees.

The annual Wheelbarrow Club walk from the Nags Head is headed up by the pyrotechnics officer and followed by the Fishbourne Morris Dancers.

Wheelbarrows full of presents for residents of the almshouses, the mace bearer and both mayors also follow.

Carols were sung outside the almshouses and presents were handed to residents by both mayors and Father Christmas.

Downtown mayor, Paul Willard, said: "It's always great to be involved with this.

It has a great community spirit and it's all very light-hearted and good fun.

"It's lovely to give the 'old dears' a Christmas hamper and have a bit of a sing-song.

"The St Pancras Corporation give the presents to the people living in the bungalows as part of the Old Dear's charity.

"The hampers look magnificent!

There's cheese, a little chopping board, some chocolates - a real festive fare!"

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Q stylists look forward to year

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk AN EXCITING and busy time is beckoning for five of the team at Q Hair and Beauty group as they look forward to the year ahead.

From Chichester's salon, designer Amy Burgess and stylist James Harwood are joining the Fellowship Club Star programme for 2020, while stylist Alex Cohen will be joining the Fellowship’s Barbering team.

For artistic director Lucia Jackson, 2020 will see her join the Paul Mitchell All Stars programme.

Bethany Frame, graduate stylist, at the salon’s Midhurst salon, joins the R+Co Backstage Team for the Pronounce Show at London Fashion Week on January 4.

"We’re extremely proud of all five of them," said Dawn Lawrence, managing director of the multi-awardwinning salon.

"They are a credit to Q Hair and Beauty and being chosen for these prestigious programmes reflects both their talents and commitment to taking full advantage of every opportunity to become the ultimate professionals."

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Sage House volunteers win big at an awards ceremony

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A CITY charity celebrated after winning at the Best of Sussex Community Awards.

More than 150 people attended the awards ceremony, held at the Brighton Hilton Metropole, during which Shaun Lyndon Smith, manager of Hair at No 4, was named the winner of volunteer of the year.

Shaun donates his time and expertise by volunteering at Dementia Support's Sage House salon on a Wednesday.

He said: "My experience is personal as my father had dementia and sadly my

mother-in-law is going through a very similar thing.

"Cutting hair for people living with dementia and their carers and the happy feeling of looking good is something I can give people and give back to the community.

"I enjoy doing it and the people here are great. They always make me feel welcome. I’ve built up a bit of a bond with some of the clients here. They all walk past and wave and say ‘Hello Shaun’. So the more I can give the better I feel, it's great fun. I couldn’t do it if I didn’t enjoy it."

Tangmere Primary Academy was nominated as school of the year and

went on to win the Readers Choice Award for their close intergenerational work they do with Dementia Support.

Assistant head teacher Bev Iles said: "We want to thank Sage House, they are such a good supporter, and we really do love the work we do at Sage House, it not only benefits our children but the clients also."

Hosted by Ambrose Harcourt, there were speeches by Sussex-based novelist Kate Mosse and headline sponsor Mike Harris, of the Sussex Masonic Foundation, who said of the work of Dementia Support: "I don’t know how this country will run without an organisation like you."

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12 Noon Dip Wednesday, January 1 www.1stbirdham-witteringsscouts.org/ IT'S THE time of year again when people of all shapes, sizes and ages run into the freezing cold seas of the south coast in a bid to raise money for charity.

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Last year the funds collected were put towards the group's much-needed ‘rebuilding fund’ to replace their well-loved old building in Birdham. The balance supported the group’s annual running costs.

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CHICHESTER CINEMA AT NEW PARK

December 27January 2 LESLEY MANVILLE and Liam Neeson, in Ordinary Love, are simply note-perfect as Tom and Joan, an average couple handling cancer in this drama of everyday love between two people living in the shadow of grief, facing an uncertain future, both together and apart.

Armed with an shining screenplay and unforgettable performances, it showcases a deeply moving portrait of a marriage tested under strain after a cancer diagnosis.

Harriet is equally unmissable.

Based on a true story of slave Harriet Tubman, a heroine who freed hundreds of slaves and changed American history. She became a legendary conductor of the “underground railroad”, the network of covert refuges and safe passage routes that helped slaves reach freedom. Cynthia Erivo gives us a towering performance.

Adam Driver excels as Daniel Jones in The Report, the lead investigator tackling the CIA’s Detention and Interrogation Programme’s brutal, immoral and ineffective measures when alerted by Senator Dianne Feinstein (Annette Bening). The CIA, is, naturally, unco-operative. But the agency hasn’t taken into account the tenacious Mr. Jones.

If you seek to wallow in very English past times, look no further than Downton Abbey, with a magnificent cast including Imelda Staunton, Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery and others.

Family holiday films this week: Frozen II and an animated The Addams Family.

New Year’s Eve Concert live from the Berlin Philharmoniker, joins Carousel from the Rodgers and Hammerstein stable, one of the ‘buy three for four musical films.’ The 1956 film includes much-loved songs, "If I Loved You" and the ensemble number "June is Bustin' Out All Over."

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By Lotte Pegler The Nutcracker Until December 31 New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth 023 9264 9000 newtheatreroyal.com FEW SHOWS are as quintessentially Christmassy as the Nutcracker, and audiences were certainly impressed at the New Theatre Royal's adaption of the classic.

Audiences join Clara, Caitlin Anderson, and her Nutcracker Prince, Shaun Mendum, on a captivating adventure through a magical winter wonderland.

With a number of surprise visits along the way, and an incredibly energetic Godfather Drossselmeyer, Kurt Kansley, the energy on stage is undoubtable.

The beautifully ornate backdrops truly set the scene for a perfect Christmas show. With swift changes, onlookers are able

to fully immerse themselves in the various magical worlds.

As well as being obviously talented actors, the cast's singing is what really stands out. Individually and together, the team are able to encompass what the Nutcracker is all about.

With underlying tones of feminism, with Clara's strong independence, and a surprisingly humorous cast, thanks to a trio of mice and the perfect Sugar Plumb Fairy, Sarah-Faith Brown, all ages will be kept entertained.

Drifting away from its ballet routes, the Christmas family musical is presented by the same talented team who brought audiences last year their Peter Pan performance.

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IT’S been a busy month at the Aldingbourne Trust leading up to Christmas, with lots of activities taking place at each of their social enterprises.

The Trust hosted the second of their disability club nights at TAO on Wednesday, December 5.

There were two guest DJs; DJ Jack Bruce and DJ 4Blue, providing the music for the evening. With a Christmas theme for the night, everyone was given a Christmas hat, and Father Christmas gave out gifts made by the people they support at their Creative Arts Studio at Aldwick Road, Bognor Regis.

"The night was filled with good music, a great atmosphere and many happy faces. I can’t wait for the next one, and to see in the future the impact these events will have on the community," said Emily Jazz Behan, Living Out Loud volunteer.

The evenings have been organised by local community groups, including the Aldingbourne Trust, Apulstock, Stay Up Late and Gig Buddies.

Plans are already underway for the next night, which will be on Wednesday, February 5, with a Valentine theme. They are hoping to make these events a regular night out in Bognor Regis, hosting an event on the first Wednesday of each month.

On Saturday, December 7, the Trust hosted a Christmas Market at No73 Aldwick Road, Bognor Regis. Local crafters and the people they support had their own stalls selling Christmas crafts and gifts, along with a Christmas tombola, games, refreshments, and a visit from Father Christmas.

"The Christmas Market went very well - it was lovely to see so many visitors at No73 - thank you to everyone who came! We all had a great time and raised over £800 for our Creative Arts Studio," said Casper Rioseco, community solutions and co-production manager at the Aldingbourne Trust.

On Wednesday, December 11, the Aldingbourne

Trust hosted a Winter Wonderland Prom night at the Royal British Legion club in Lucknow Street Portsmouth. The Winter Wonderland theme was chosen to make it a socially inclusive event, so that people of all backgrounds and beliefs would feel welcome to come and have fun together. The night was attended by over 130 people, which included the people the trust support, adults with learning disabilities and/or autism throughout the south coast and their families and friends.

"What an amazing night, it was so wonderful to see the community come together and support our Prom, it made such a difference to the people we support to have their own special night," said Sarah Mitas, team leader at Make.

The Aldingbourne Trust is a registered charity which supports adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to live the lives they choose. There are many social enterprises within the Trust, including The Aldingbourne Country Centre; Horticulture; Wood Recycling and Charity Shop in Aldwick Road, Bognor Regis among others.

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Tone Zone Runners go the distance at Pompey 'TWAS the last weekend before Christmas, and a handful of Bognor Regis Tone Zone runners took the short trip along the coast to Portsmouth Harbour.

Five club members took on the Portsmouth Half Marathon with a further three completing the full marathon distance.

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Peter Ramsdale finished off his year of marathons in four hours and 35 minutes.

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Chi clinch 'derby' win HAVING reached the half way point in the season, against Belsize Park, game 14 was the 'A27 Derby' against top of the table Havant.

The wet weather persisted in the run up to the game and after two inspections, and some last minute work, the 1st XV pitch was confirmed fit to play.

Blues made seven changes to the side that lost to Belsize Park last time out.

Joe Woods and Zac Conoly returned in the pack, Eddie Jenkinson and Tom Blewitt in the backs and brothers Will Norton and Charlie Norton joined John Lindsay on the bench.

Chichester welcomed back Sean Shepherd, Havant’s hooker, who played 31 times for the Blues between December 2015 and April 2017.

With 200 sitting down for the Mini and Juniors’ Christmas lunch, and a large Havant contingent travelling, the balcony and touch lines were packed with supporters looking forward to an entertaining game of rugby - and they were not to be disappointed.

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Chichester started the match playing down the slope and into a gusting wind.

Straight away Havant were under the cosh with Chi’s 'blue wall' shutting down any attempt to run the ball out of defence.

Chichester’s pack also had the edge in the scrum and were pushing the opposition backwards at every opportunity.

It took Havant 20 minutes to cross the halfway line for the first time but they immediately found themselves back in their own half defending. An infringement provided Blues with a kick to touch and from the lineout their driving maul headed for the line, with Harry Seaman dotting down.

The referee was on the spot to see that it had been held up. From the subsequent five-metre scrum Havant stopped the driving maul illegally and the referee produced a yellow card. With superiority in numbers, it was not long before Chichester were on the Havant try line trying to find a gap.

The Havant defence was superb and after several pick and goes it was Harry Seaman who burst

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through to score one of his trade mark tries next to the post, which was converted by Blewitt to open a 7-0 lead eight minutes before half-time.

With only a couple of minutes left before the break, Shaun Baker’s long pass started a running move, involving Rhys Thompson, Chris Johnson, Matt McLagan and Blewitt, that looked to outflank the opposition defence.

With support arriving, the ball was driven over the line and Blewitt touched down for the second try out wide. He then used the wind to move the ball in flight and secure the extra points and a 14-0 lead at half-time.

The Chichester faithful couldn’t quite believe it and there was even talk of a possible bonus point win, as the Havant team regrouped on the pitch during the interval.

Havant started the second half looking a different team and it was Chichester’s turn to defend.

After 51 minutes an infringement from Blues provided Joel Knight the opportunity to get Havant on the scoreboard, with his trusty boot and he nailed a penalty.

This was repeated on 60 minutes to narrow the gap to 14-6 and Havant looked dangerous.

However, Blues dug deep and continued to look impressive in defence, soaking up pressure, as Havant probed for an opening.

The breakthrough finally came

on 71 minutes when a wellworked lineout move allowed Shepherd to cross the line for a simple Havant try, which was confidently converted by Knight for 14-13.

The last nine minutes were played in the Havant half and will be talked about for years to come in the bar!

Chichester gained possession and the noise from both sets of supporters was deafening. With the clock counting down Blues’ game-management was superb as they retained the ball through 16 phases of play, before Seaman kicked it out to end the game.

Oaklands Park erupted and Chichester ended 2019 with another home win.

Chichester’s director of rugby, Paul Colley, said: “This was a fantastic Chichester team performance, from one through to 18.

“Whilst this may be a temporary setback to Havant’s promotion aspirations, there is nothing like a local derby and the game today was a great advert for Level 6 rugby.”

Chichester squad: Deavall, Makasi, Woods, Conoly, O’Callaghan, Polhill, Wallace (C), Johnson, Seaman, Baker, McLagan, Thompson, Jenkinson, Golds, Blewitt, Lindsay, W. Norton and C. Norton.

Chichester’s first match of 2020 is on Saturday, January 4 when they travel to KCS Old Boys (2pm KO).

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 Rugby BOGNOR signed off for 2019 in the Hampshire Premier with an impressive 24-18 victory at high-flying Havant II. They had to dig deep to secure the points in the South Coast clash.

Sam Newcombe, Nathan Archer, Chris Webb and Freddie Hayes were the try scorers for Bognor.

Skipper Josh Burgess was delighted with his team's efforts on the road before they take a short break.

He told The Post: "It was a battle from start to finish.

"We were dominant in the set-piece all game which gave us a platform for the win."

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keep Havant on the backfoot at times.

The victory means Bognor finish the year in fifth postion with eight wins and five defeats while Havant II are third in the standings.

Bognor return to action in the league at Hampshire Avenue when they host Sandown and Shanklin at Hampshire Avenue on Saturday, January 4.

Sandown and Shanklin are just a place above Bognor, having played a game less and three points better off.

Bognor's Academy stars are looking forward to an appearance on BT Sports' Rugby Tonight show in January before they return to match action.

PAGHAM go to Lingfield tomorrow as they bid to fight their way out of trouble in the Southern Combination Football League premier division.

The Lions were due to be in action yesterday (Boxing Day) at struggling East Preston before a quick turnaround sends them to Lingfield in a crunch game.

Pagham boss Kerry Hardwell is hoping to get points on the board against sides in and around them - weather allowing.

He told The Post: "We tried everything we could to get the game on last Saturday when we were home to Loxwood but the weather beat us.

"Availability is really good for the Christmas period and we're looking forward to the games.

"The boys have been training hard and we shall just go with it and see what we can do."

Lingfield have played three games less than Pagham going into the Boxing Day fixtures.

The wet weather is massively impacting the league programme. In division one, mid-table Selsey had their match with Arundel postponed last Saturday along

with the majority of the league and are not in action tomorrow. Bosham host Ferring tomorrow (2pm KO) after being postponed last Saturday at Rottingdean.

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Forget form as Rocks prepare to host Rebels

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BOGNOR boss Jack Pearce says form will go out of the window when they clash with Worthing on New Year's Day. Rocks were due to be in action yesterday for the Boxing Day clash at Lewes - weather permitting - after last Saturday's Velocity Trophy knockout stage clash with Folkestone Invicta was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

Worthing and Rocks have been the form teams in BetVictor Isthmian Premier.

They went into the Boxing Day fixtures with the Rebels top of that table over the course of the past six matches and Bognor second.

The places were reversed stretching back over the past ten matches.

But Pearce admits that once it gets down to derby days then all that can go out of the window.

He told The Post ahead of the eagerly-awaited Nyewood Lane showdown: "It is always a big game whenever we play them.

"It does not matter where we are in the league, or where they are in the league, but at the moment they are in the top two and we are in the top eight [before Boxing Day fixtures] so it will have even a bit more spice added than usual."

He continued: "Like everything, though, when it's these games the league form tends not to be

so important.

"It's a local derby and sometimes they are humdingers, and sometimes they are not. You never know.

"But we are looking forward to it and it is a big game.

"They are doing ever so well, and full marks to Adam Hinshelwood he has done well there, and we are on a good run too, so it should be a good game for everybody.

"We are looking forward to a big crowd, so let's hope all this rain that we have been having eases off."

Rocks have added to their squad with the signing of Portsmouth youngster Harry Kavanagh, who comes in as cover for Joe Dandy.

Pearce said: "He's only 17 years old and he is a good prospect, so we're pleased with that."

Injured attacking duo Brad Lethbridge and Mason Walsh could feature over the festive fixtures.

Pearce was disappointed the Folkestone game was washed out as that has now been rescheduled for a midweek fixture on Tuesday January 14.

That means the Brightlingsea Regent game that evening will be rearranged. The league trip to Corinthian-Casuals will take place on Tuesday, January 28 (19.45pm KO).

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Chi must show mud and guts CHICHESTER City players got in the Christmas spirit last weekend.

Chi's BetVictor South East match was postponed at Whitehawk's East Brighton Park home due to a waterlogged pitch.

It meant a session for the Chichester players to keep ticking over ahead of the visit of Jay Lovett's Burgess Hill.

Social media video revealed the Chi boys are game for a laugh after they were pictured having a competition to see who could slide the furthest in the muddy conditions posttraining.

Manager Miles Rutherford said: "We trained and found everywhere was soaking wet and muddy as anything.

"At the end of the session they had the competition as they were all completeky covered in mud.

"It was a bit of team bonding and a bit of a laugh - which is what it is all about.

"We tried to make it a little bit of fun on the day. It's about having a a laugh and team bonding and lighten the spirit."

Chichester are playing catch-up in the league with most teams after their FA Cup exploits.

Rutherford's men did not have a game yesterday (Boxing Day) so tomorrow will be their first action since December 14 and the stalemate at home to Guernsey.

The Hillians have changed manager this term, bringing in Lovett after a poor start under Simon Wormull.

Chi won the corresponding fixture 2-1 at Leylands Park in a game which saw both sides have players sent off.

Rutherford added: "We played them earlier in the season and won but they looked an all right side to be fair to them.

"It was a tough game then and we expect another game against them on Saturday."

Rutherford should have a full squad to choose from.

He said: "It's hard getting all the players in because everyone does things at different times around Christmas, and we understand that.

"Everyone is available, so we hope they still will be come this Saturday."

f Chi are at home | Pic: N Holmes

Railway Sleepers pull away for trebles crown THE same amount of players as in the summer took part as the Bognor Friday Night Benevolent Divisional Trebles knockouts were held at the Newtown Social Club - but it was still way off the record.

Eleven teams took part in Division Three. The first semi-final saw Alex Chirat, Dan Carter and Dan Sapio (Chi Snooker 'B') lose 2-1 to Simon Mitchell, Jill Mitchell and Dan Middleton (Newtown Clubbers).

Richard Pennells, Tracey King and Alice Barnard (Richmond Resurrected) lost 2-0 to Tina Bennett, Mark H Todd and Ben Todd (Railway Sleepers) in the second semi.

The final saw the Railway Sleepers go first, but a ton from Middleton helped them get in front, and with Simon Mitchell hitting the double, the leg went to the Newtown.

Leg 2 saw two tons from Mark Todd, and after some double trouble, Ben Todd hit double 8 to tie the match. Leg 3 saw Ben Todd miss double top for a 111 out-shot, and after lots more misses for the Railway trio, Simon Mitchell hit the double for the Newtown.

Leg 4 was even until Jill Mitchell hit 120 to leave a finish, but lots more misses eventually saw Mark Todd hit the double to take it to leg 5.

The last leg saw the Newtown eventually catch up with their opponents with another ton from Jill Mitchell, but it was too late as Bennett hit double 4 to win the leg, taking the match 3-2, and giving them the title of Division Three trebles champions (pictured above).

Eleven teams took part in Division Two. The only 180 of the night came from Alex Richardson (Aldingbourne Mavericks) in the first round. Richardson and his team mates, Adam Hall and Rachel Hall, would eventually get through to the final after a 2-1 win against Tom Stannard, Jack Stannard and Jez Stannard (Pagham CC) in the first semi-final.

The second semi-final

saw Michael Hoare, Tom O'Sullivan and Simon Edwards (Lamb Chops) beat Martin Grainger, Len Dixie and Les Mullinger (Royal Oak) 2-0 to reach the final.

The final saw a close first leg, but with Adam Hall hitting two tons with his first two throws, and the double coming from Rachel Hall, the Mavericks went ahead.

Another ton came from Adam Hall in leg 2, but some missed doubles allowed Hoare to hit 117 to leave a finish for his team. It wasn’t to be as Richardson hit the double to go 2-0 up. Hoare, O'Sullivan and Edwards got the early lead in leg 3, being over 200 points in front, but a ton from Richardson helped them catch up, and after 21 darts missing doubles for Hoare, O'Sullivan and Edwards, Adam Hall hit double 4 to take the match 3-0, and become Division Two champions (pictured below).

Only three teams took part in Division One - the worst divisional turnout on record.

A round-robin style knockout was employed and the Friary' Z' trio of Lee Franklin, Richard Ragless and Cliff Prior beat Mike Davis, Harry Annals and Derrick Longhurst (Lamb Nomads) 2-0 in the first match.

The second match saw Davis, Annals and Longhurst play team-mates Rob Allen, Ian Hackett and his wife Emma Hackett, who joined them from Division Two to help make up a team. But Davis, Annals and Longhurst could only take one leg and left the knockout.

In the final, Franklin, Ragless and Prior took on Allen and the Hackett duo.

The first leg was over in a flash, with the Z's getting the lead, and despite a start of 115 from Emma Hackett in leg 2 and another ton later in the leg, Franklin hit the double to go 2-0 up. Leg 3 saw three more tons from the Z's and before you knew it Franklin hit the double again, to take the match 3-0, giving himself, Prior and Ragless the Division One Trebles title.

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