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Rise in fly-tipping in the city

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk FLY-TIPPING has increased in the Chichester area by more than 84 per cent in the last seven years.

Organised criminal gangs are dumping lorry-loads of rubbish across the UK as part of an illegal waste clearing service.

Analysis by the BBC found the number of incidents of large-scale fly-tipping has more than doubled since 2012.

In the year 2011-2012, the number of fly-tipping incidents recorded in the district was 63 but for the year 2018-2019 it increased to 116.

Police and environmental groups say the nature of fly-tipping is changing - a shift driven by a surge in criminal gangs offering illegal waste clearing services.

Each year, councils across England and Wales collate the number, size and cost of illegal rubbish dumping in their areas.

Anything above the size of a lorry-load

can be investigated by the Environment Agency, though the cost of clearance lies with the local council.

THe incidents are costly to clear and analysis has found councils have spent more than £59million on their removal since 2012.

Local authorities are responsible for investigating, clearing and taking appropriate enforcement action in relation to small-scale fly-tipping on public land.

A Chichester District Council spokesman said: "Fly-tipping is an offence that we take very seriously.

Not only does it ruin the landscape of our beautiful district, but it also poses an environmental risk and costs over £350,000 of taxpayer money to clear up every year.

"As part of the council’s award winning ‘Against Litter’ campaign, we have been working hard to tackle this crime."

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By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk CAMPAIGNERS for a safe bike route between Chichester city centre and Emsworth met at THe Woolpack Inn, Fishbourne, on Sunday.

Discussions by campaign group, ChiCycle included lessons learned from the first mass bike ride on Sunday, January 19, when over 40 cyclists met up at the junction of Salthill Road to pay their respects to a recent fatal bike casualty, Gina, before setting off to Bosham.

A second, monthly bike ride will take place on Sunday, February 23. THe group will meet at Fishbourne Roman Palace at 1.45pm where they will hold a brief on safety and the route, setting off for Bosham at 2pm.

THe aim is to raise awareness of Chemroute so that the need to fund a proper route is put higher on the agenda.

A member of the cycle forum, Andrew Gould, said: "It's good to see the demonstrations increasing for this cycle lane.

"We need a continuous, direct, safe cycle route that stretches all the way from the roundabout in Emsworth to the Cross in Chichester.

"It's prime purpose is to offer a viable alternative to short car journeys. It needs to be direct and not give up whenever the road gets narrow in places such as Fishbourne and Nutbourne.

"If necessary, where the road really is too narrow for a cycle lane and car lane side

by side then traffic-calmed 20mph zones need to be introduced to make these places safe for cycling and more pleasant places to live.

"THe journeys need to be similar in time to car journeys. THis sounds ambitious, but once you've added in the traffic jams, the parking, feeding the meter and the walk to the final destination, this should be possible for a reasonably quick road-By Kelly Wick biker to beat the car in total journey time.kelly.wickham THis is why it is important that detours are avoided.

A CHARITY "Cyclists need straight lines so thatfor help afte bike journey times are competitive withmoney. car journey times. THen people will start THe Cance using their bikes as the normal mode ofStreet was br transport, just as they do in Amsterdamfunds taken. and Copenhagen, where 50 per cent of all It is believe Sunday by sm urban journeys are by bike.

"THis reduces cars on the road andoff with arou would be far cheaper than simply building Staff are extra car lanes and roads. THe other aspectorganising funds. is safety.

"Currently, the existing Emsworth to Dubbed as Chichester cycle route is plum dangerous.at the shop I know of two cyclists who have beenentertainme killed along it in recent years. Whateverquiz, a Robb we end up with, it should be safe andoff and kids usable by your average ten-year-old. THat would be a good test."

ChiCycle say that some 60 people a year die prematurely due to air pollution in the Chichester area.

THey also claim that fatal collisions on Chemroute stop cyclists getting their bikes out and they want to change this and provide a safe alternative option to the car.

Midhurst primary school is saved and removed from list STEDHAM Primary School has been removed from a consultation process exploring the future of four schools.

Governors, supported by West Sussex County Council officers, have demonstrated significant progress with proposals to form a federation with another school.

As a result, Stedham school in Midhurst will be given more time to demonstrate that the partnership meets the governance arrangements that are required for a federation.

THe position will be reviewed in April, when the need for any further consultation will be considered.

A public event for Stedham, due to take place on February 13, has been cancelled.

Cllr Nigel Jupp, cabinet member for education and skills, said: “I have

been encouraged by the hard work the governors have shown over recent weeks which has resulted in strong progress on federation proposals to strengthen the school.

“My optimism – stated at a recent cabinet meeting – that this progress could be made in a short period of time has been vindicated. THe commitment shown to reach this point gives me further optimism that the required governance arrangements will be put in place in time for the review in April. As a result, the consultation for Stedham has ceased.

“We have offered our support to the schools to help them secure this agreement which will bring greater certainty to the Stedham school community.”

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Charity shop asks for help to recoup losses

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By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A CHARITY shop in Midhurst is asking for help after burglars broke in and stole money.

THe Cancer Research UK shop in North Street was broken into on January 19, and funds taken.

It is believed the thieves broke in on the Sunday by smashing a window and made off with around £600.

Staff are now working hard and organising events to help recoup the funds.

Dubbed as a 'weekend of fun', volunteers at the shop have organised plenty of entertainment for everyone including a quiz, a Robbie Williams tribute act, a bake off and kids party.

Funds raised by the volunteers at the shop help scientists get closer to finding a cure for cancer and help the charity to fund more clinical trials.

THe fundraiser will begin on Friday, February 28, with a ladies pamper night, followed by a Robbie Williams tribute act on the Saturday.

On Sunday, March 1, a blind bake off will be held, followed by a quiz night in the evening.

"THe break-in was very devastating to our shop as I work very hard to raise money," said Denise Heppell, store manager.

"I'm very overwhelmed with all the support. Our volunteers try their hardest every day to raise as much money as possible on a day to day basis.

"Customers and Midhurst residents are very upset by the fact they broke into a

charity shop, especially as our business supports so many people who are affected by this horrible illness."

Denise says the weekend would not be possible without the support of a local pub, the Bricklayer Arms.

Audrey Cleever, owner of boutique shop, Stepping Out, also held a day where ten per cent of everything sold was donated to the charity shop.

Resident Niki Wakeford also helped by holding an online raffle to win a Body Shop Hamper.

Denise is also still asking for raffle prizes.

Any businesses able to help, or anyone wanting further information about the weekend, should contact Denise by emailing: midhurstshop@cancer.org.uk or call: 01730 813381

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"We have been informing residents about their waste responsibilities and the importance of using a registered waste carrier to legally dispose of their waste, working with local tradespeople to raise awareness of this important status, supporting local waste carriers who are already registered through the launch of a new scheme that helps them promote the fact that they are licensed and encouraging people to report fly-tipping to us through our website or through the Love West Sussex app.

"We have also employed a dedicated environmental protection officer to investigate fly tips and gather evidence to try and catch those responsible.

If they are able to identify who has carried out the fly-tips, they would then look to issue them with a fixed penalty notice or take legal action.

"We also work with officers from neighbouring local authorities and also with the Environment Agency which takes the lead investigating larger scale fly-tips."

THe council also said that every part of the district was affected by flytipping so residents and businesses were urged to help solve the problem.

"One of the most important roles that people can play in the fight against fly-tipping is to make sure that anyone they employ to remove excess household waste is licensed as a waste carrier with the Environment Agency.

"What many people are unaware of is that if they pay someone to remove their waste and then this is then flytipped, they can be held responsible.

THis could result in a prosecution and a fine. By law, we are all responsible

for our own waste.

"THis is known as ‘duty of care’, and means that whether you have finished a DIY project, been clearing out unwanted household items, or, have been busy sprucing up your garden, it is down to you to make sure that your waste is disposed of safely and legally. People should always ask for a waste transfer note at the point that their waste is removed, along with a receipt, which can then be kept as proof."

Fly-tipping is a criminal offence punishable by a fine of up to £50,000 or 12 months’ imprisonment if convicted in a magistrates' court.

THe offence can attract an unlimited fine and up to five years’ imprisonment if convicted in a crown court.

However, very few of the toughest sentences are handed out. Only two £50,000 fines were handed out in 2018-19.

THere are also a number of other possible penalties, including fixed penalty notices and having a vehicle seized.

THere were rumours that waste sites would start charging visitors to use services but this rumour was quashed

by West Sussex County Council.

A spokesman said: "We understand Hampshire County Council will introduce a £5 charge for ‘nonresidents’ from April 1, but there is no such charge in West Sussex and no current plans to introduce one.

"We do require visitors to our sites to show ID to prove they live within West Sussex.

"People living outside of the county are asked to use waste facilities within their own local authority."

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` Jail sentence A MAN who attempted to rape a teenage girl in an alleyway in Selsey has been jailed.

THe victim, aged 13 at the time, was approached by an unknown man as she walked along Selsey High Street on the morning of Wednesday, May 29, last year.

He engaged in conversation with her and later confronted her in an alleyway between Manor Road and Manor Lane, where he subjected her to a serious sexual assault.

THe girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, managed to break free and run away, and the incident was reported to police.

An image of the suspect was circulated by Sussex Police on social media, and he was identified as Ewing Gilmour, unemployed, of Sparshott Road, Selsey.

THe 21-year-old was subsequently arrested and charged with the attempted rape of a child.

He denied the offence but was found guilty by jury at Portsmouth Crown Court on Friday, February 7, where he was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment with an extended term of three years.

During sentencing, the judge condemned Gilmour for his "brazen and determined attempt to rape a vulnerable victim who was 13".

Friday, February 14, 2020

Consultation on new parking plans

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A PUBLIC consultation on proposals for new Chichester controlled parking zones (CPZs) starts soon.

An informal consultation was held in March last year and having considered the responses, county councillors have decided that further consultation is appropriate.

A formal stage began yesterday (THursday) and runs until THursday, March 5.

Proposals include: • Adding 15 new CPZs to the existing 11 zones, some of which are being extended but no changes are proposed in the existing zones • THere would be a mix of mainly permit-only parking spaces, but with some ‘shared’ with short-stay parking, especially near neighbourhood shops • A new approach in ‘no through roads’, with ‘permit holders only past this

point’ to reduce the impact of signs, lines and costs • Residents’ permit prices would be in line with elsewhere in Chichester (£38 or £44 a year for a first permit and double this for a subsequent permit).

Non-resident permits (£165 or £275 a year) will be considered where there is spare capacity (for example, to allow local workers to park). Other permits such as for visitors or carers would also be available THere could be an option to ‘phase’ or defer the implementation of zones where there is less support for what is proposed.

THis will allow the county council to monitor the impact of leaving such areas unrestricted.

More details, including maps of the proposals and how to have your say, can be found at: westsussex.gov.uk/ chiparkingplantro Copies can also be found at Chichester library. Responses must be received by March 5.

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Students take comfort at uni with the help of therapy dogs COUNTLESS students visited four therapy dogs in the library at Chichester University last THursday.

Alexandra Hughes, owner of Evie, a Pets as THerapy dog, from Bracklesham, said she did not even get to drink her coffee due to the amount of fuss and attention for the fox red labrador.

She said: "We made sure the dogs had water and rested if needed, allowing students to be close to them while they lay on their mats.

"It was very worthwhile and rewarding and we made new friends.

One student was very upset as she had a family bereavement and said she found stroking Evie very comforting and healing."

All the dogs which visited the university were popular and had

lots of cuddles. Some students were from other countries studying in Chichester said they missed their dogs so the visit from THerapy Dogs Nationwide made them smile and helped them a lot.

Due to the success of the visit, the student union staff have invited the group back on THursday, March 12, at 2pm and to the Bognor Regis campus in the near future.

THerapy Dogs Nationwide bring comfort, companionship, happiness and joy visiting various establishments including hospitals, hospices, residential and nursing homes, care centres, special needs and mainstream schools and prisons.

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Estate businesses say they are being forced out of city

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk BUSINESS owners at St James industrial estate have expressed their concern over losing their premises by the end of the year.

Several have said they do not want to leave the estate and it will mean closure for some businesses.

Deb Clarke, from GR8 Engineering, told the Chichester Post: "I feel from talking to other tenants, most people would be more than happy to keep the status quo -shared toilet facilities and slightly tatty units, to ensure their business' existence.

"In a nutshell, we don’t want to go! Some long established successful businesses will definitely be forced to close.

"THe council has been discussing the redevelopment/refurbishment of the estate for a couple of years now.

"We have always been led to believe that the council would support the tenants by moving us out while units were refurbished where possible, hopefully within the estate or close by within other council-owned industrial premises."

Debs said they appreciated the units were not up to modern standards and lacked toilet facilities within each unit and were probably not the most energy- efficient.

She also said many of the companies, some whom had been there for over 30 years, offered services to thousands of customers within a large radius, at the same time as employing many local people.

She added: "Many of the businesses on the estate are ‘undesirable' to landlords - they are garages, MOT centres, welding and metalwork businesses, gas canister suppliers, etc.

"Not only are these companies finding alternative premises hugely expensive, easily three times the current rents, but hard, bordering impossible to find premises that will consider them in the first place!

"THe companies of St James industrial estate offer a wide range of services to local people - and are under threat because of

the closure of the estate."

Debs also said that many units for rent elsewhere in the area have had price increases since letters were sent to the industrial estate tenants "We think the council should have stuck to the original plan - namely do any refurbishment in stages, starting with the empty units available," said Debs.

"When they are done, move people into the newly-refurbished units and then do the ones they have vacated. Leave the loos as communal but refurbish them.

"In previous meetings with estates

officers, they were trying to ensure we would be accommodated, it seems now that the council just wants us gone before the end of the year."

Cllr Martyn Bell, the council’s cabinet member for growth, place and regeneration, said: “We have reached a point where we not only have to take action, but where we need a long term solution.

"We investigated whether part of the site could continue to function while the works started but, unfortunately, this was not an option."

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` Damaged cars POLICE would like to speak to this man after a number of cars were damaged in Chichester.

Officers received a report of 25 vehicles being damaged at a car lot in High Street around 8.42pm on Sunday, February 9.

A further 15 cars were also damaged later that night at a second car lot in Easton Lane, Chichester.

Police believe the man pictured could help with their enquiries.

Anyone who recognises him or knows who he is should contact police online or call 101, quoting serial 357 of 10/02.

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MP helps to deliver online safety course to school pupils and teachers CHICHESTER'S MP visited a school on Friday to discuss online safety.

Mrs Gillian Keegan visited the Central CE Academy, and discussed online safety with young people in the area. THe event was hosted

by Google to highlight their Be Internet Legends programme.

Google research showed that 96 per cent of teachers believed that children should learn about online safety at home and in school. To help teachers and parents educate their pupils about staying safe online, they launched Be Internet Legends, an educational programme aimed at seven to 11-year-olds to help them be safe, confident explorers of the online world – through online platforms, teaching resources, face-to-face workshops and assemblies, and free training resources to over 19,000 UK teachers.

Children at Central CE Academy were also shown Interland – a fun-filled adventure game to make learning about online safety fun and informative. Children learn about avoiding

hackers, phishers and bullies practising the skills learnt with the programme.

“We are delighted to visit Central CE Academy today to help teach children about how to Be Internet Legends. By getting acquainted with what we believe are the five core areas of online safety, we want to prepare children to have a safe and positive experience online,” said Rosie Luff, public policy manager at Google UK. Mrs Keegan added: “THe internet is now a key part of all our daily lives and the younger generation are growing up in a digital world.

"THis is positive in many ways, with children gaining skills they’ll need for their future careers without even realising it. However, there are considerable risks online, with anonymous bullying, access to inappropriate websites and ensuring children develop an understanding that what they post now, thinking it’s cool, may be embarrassing in a few years' time. THis programme is so important to protect children and it is brilliant that Central CE Primary have held this interactive assembly run by Google.”

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Disability awareness for pupils at school

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk SCHOOL pupils spent a day learning about disability through an educational awareness programme provided by Bascule Disability Training.

THe organisation, a social enterprise based in Hampshire, visited Great Ballard School in Chichester and provided a range of educational activities, games and challenges, all aimed at developing children’s understanding and awareness of disability.

Children in Year 3 and 4 gained an understanding of the challenges experienced by people with disabilities through games making use of wheelchairs.

Year 5 played Boccia, a Paralympic sport that can be played by people with various disabilities. Year 6 children were engaged in role-playing activities involving ‘characters’ with different disabilities, that challenged how limitations of disability are perceived.

Children in Year 7 and 8 engaged in a disability debate, grappling with questions around living with disability, hidden disabilities and identity.

THe training package Bascule provided was facilitated by managing director, Chris Jay. Born with cerebral palsy, Chris has

been a wheelchair-user for more than 20 years, and is an accomplished training facilitator, public speaker, spokesperson and writer on the topic of disability awareness.

Chris said: “It’s been a great pleasure working with the children of Great Ballard School.

Unfortunately, children with a disability or those with special educational needs are twice as likely to be bullied and in 2018/19 disability hate crime rose by a shocking 22 per cent in the UK. "As a result, Bascule aims to visit as many schools as possible in attempt to raise awareness and improve levels of empathy and understanding of disabilities, in a bid to reduce those numbers.”

Headmaster Richard Evans said: “It is crucial that as a school, we make time for days like this.

"THere are so few opportunities for children to gain a valuable understanding of disability and a real understanding in practical terms, of what it means to be disabled.

"Bascule came to the school to inform and crucially answer the many questions children have about being disabled.

"As a result of Bascule’s training, the children now have an improved sense of awareness and empathy.

We plan on further developing this by incorporating these themes into curriculum activities.”

CHICHESTER is joining thousands of independent shops and businesses across the UK to put on £5 offers across two weeks in February.

THe aim of the event is to show the importance of supporting high streets all across the country.

Fiver Fest has been running successfully in towns in the UK and abroad for the past seven years.

Last October, 63 towns took part with phenomenal results and reports of new customers, people rediscovering shops they had not been into for years and huge sales of £5 offers.

"THe independent shops and businesses are what makes our city special and unique," said Jeanette Hockley, Chichester BID operations manager.

"We appreciate it when our community support us, so these offers are to say thank you for that support, and to show just what great value our local businesses provide."

Chris Sands, of Totally Locally, added:

“VE Day is a great opportunity to bring the community together and we are delighted to be able to support events and projects in celebration of this occasion,” said Cllr Roy Briscoe, cabinet member for community and culture.

“THis year is particularly special as it is the 75th anniversaries of the end of war in Europe and the Pacific, and we want to help communities celebrate.

"I would encourage all parish, town and city councils to take advantage of this funding and get their applications in as soon as possible.”

Full details of all approved grants will be reported to the grants panel in March and July.

People will be able to view a list of all the events planned for VE Day in the area at: chichester.gov.uk/VE75

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` Gardening club WINTER blues were quickly blown away when members of Donnington Gardening Club were entertained by many lovely pictures of local wildlife.

THe pictures were taken over the past 12 months by naturalist and photographer Lawrence Holloway.

His pictures of the South Downs and close-ups of butterflies were much enjoyed and members forgot for a while the cold, dark winter weather outside.

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` Q Hair's charities CHICHESTER'S Q Hair and Beauty has supported a wide variety of good causes and has just announced the charities it has chosen to support during 2020.

THe salon, in North Street, Chichester, has nominated as its charity of the year, Dementia Support at Sage House, Tangmere.

Sage House is the only dementia hub in the UK and has its own fullyoperational salon and beauty room for dementia patients and their carers.

THe sister Q salon in Midhurst will continue to have as its 2020 charity Canine Partners, which works nationally to provide assistance dogs for people with disabilities and is based nearby, while the Donnington salon will support Bowel Cancer UK. To follow, visit: qhairandbeauty. co.uk

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Bishop Luffa pupil takes on a huge 100k running challenge

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A STUDENT from Bishop Luffa School is taking on a challenge to raise money for a trip.

Bethany Stonefrost, a 17-year-old from Chichester, is running 100km during February to raise money so she can work with the Grassroots charity in Tanzania this summer.

Working with Grassroots, and 23 other selected pupils and staff from Bishop Luffa, Bethany will be helping in the feeding programme, supporting a village school and visiting a hospital, providing families with chickens, which is a massive benefit to their lives, and assisting in the development of facilities for the community of Mbeya, Tanzania.

Bethany will also meet the children, Eva and Masha, she and her family sponsor.

"I'm taking on this challenge to raise money for a trip to Mybeya, Tanzania, with Grassroots charity and Bishop Luffa School in which I will be helping with the meal programme that is run

by Grassroots, supporting the village school, visiting the hospital and assisting in the development of facilities in the community," said Bethany.

"To prepare for my 100k over February I did not do much training beforehand, which made my first week of running tough and full of aches.

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the time and energy to be going out running five days of the week, when it's pouring down with rain and very, very windy, and fitting this in with going to sixth form and before it gets dark."

Grassroots is a registered Christian charity that helps to relieve poverty with international child sponsorship programmes in India, Kenya, Romania and Tanzania, providing food, education, medical care and accommodation.

In addition to this, Grassroots supports a drop-in centre in Tenerife called THe Living Room. Run by local Christians, THe Living Room provides a safe place to talk, relax and provides a lifeline to those suffering from addiction to drugs and alcohol. THe team run the centre during the day and spend their nights visiting club workers.

Bethany added: "I've never done a challenge which has needed a month's worth of motivation to complete, or so much running before. I think I would definitely take on another challenge like this in the future because although it has been tough, it's shown me how far I can push myself to raise money for a charitable cause."

In the UK, Grassroots supports the prayer spaces in schools initiative that visits primary and secondary schools to encourage children and young people to think about what they believe about prayer.

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Honouring the city and residents at annual civic awards ceremony

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk PEOPLE and places were celebrated last THursday evening when the city council dished out its annual awards.

Among the winners of the Civic Awards, was Edward Milward-Oliver and EmmaJayne Wyatt, for their hard-work on organising the Bernstein concerts.

In November, 2018, fans of Leonard Bernstein gathered at Chichester Cathedral to hear the choral masterpiece, Chichester Psalms, played and Alexander Bernstein flew in from America to sit in the audience and listen to his father's work.

Presenting the award, Cllr Martyn Bell said: "THe great thing about these events was that they involved the whole of the Chichester community from the university to schools, local choirs, the City Angels, the Four Streets Project, the elderly and the young.

"THis meant a huge amount of hard work, dedication and imagination by EmmaJayne and Edward, which, in my view, was extraordinary."

Accepting the award, Mr Milward-Oliver said: "I'd like to thank the city council, the mayor and the councillors for honouring us. I'd like to also say thank you to all those who participated in the festival because it was down to them that it was such a success."

Other recipients of the civic awards included women's England rugby player Jessica Breach and singer Dawn Gracie, who has helped organise Chichester's Pride event for this year and other promotion for the LGBTQ+ community.

Kenny Smith won a civic award after raising money for Multiple Sclerosis by cycling round Britain in 50 days in memory of his sister, who died from the illness.

For his voluntary service to local

charities, Trevor James picked up an award, as did Michael and Susan Harvey, for their hard work as Chichester Priory Rotary Club members.

John Coldstream received an award for his deep involvement as a writer and presenter with the arts and culture in Chichester.

THirteen-year-old Conor McCormack was presented with his Young Citizen's Award by the mayor for his achievements as a national boxing champion.

"THank you for this award. I am very proud and I would like to thank my coach at my club and the Rotary Club and Lions Club for all their fundraising," he said.

Swanfield Community Centre, Pallant House Gallery and Sage House all picked up community awards.

Presenting Swanfield with their award, Cllr Sarah Lishman said: "Everything the centre does is done with absolute dignity and respect. From the youngest attendees to the oldest, nobody is turned away or embarrassed about their situation.

"THe services offered from the youth group, coffee mornings, breakfasts and so many more mean the Swanfield Community Centre is the heart and soul of that area."

St James' Old Leper Hospital, which has been renovated, received a local historic interest award which Simon Trundle collected.

After renovating property before, Simon and his wife, Bernie, pledged never to buy an old house again, but after coming across the same property they felt it was God's way of giving them a nudge.

Simon read a book all about the history of the old hospital and claimed there were several ghosts which haunt the site.

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` Mental health A MENTAL health community event in the city is celebrating its first anniversary this month.

Mental Health Mates Chichester, a free monthly walk around the city walls, has been running for a year and will have its birthday event on Sunday, February 23.

THe events aim to give those suffering from mental health issues a friendly and welcoming space in which to walk and talk without fear of judgment.

Walk leader Lizzie Speller, a 24-year-old psychology student at the University of Chichester, said: “I’m really proud the events have been running for a full year.

“In an age of social media, there is an increased feeling of isolation in modern society. We aim to bring people together and give them a chance to speak freely.

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TV chef set to visit festival

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk TICKETS are now on sale for a food and drink festival to be held at Oaklands Park in May. Tom Kerridge and his chef pals will be bringing tasty dishes and great live music to eight locations across the UK. At each venue, there’ll be Michelinstarred and award-winning pubs and restaurants, live music, chef demonstrations, shopping and other festival fun.

TV chef James Martin is set to attend the event in the city, and said he was looking forward to coming with a huge variety of food on offer.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with the Chichester Post, he said: "It's not that far away for me, I'm just down the road!

"Tom Kerridge asked me if I wanted to host a couple of the weekends, and I asked which ones were available.

"I know the area of Chichester really well, I go up to Goodwood and sail around Chichester so I said I would do it!"

James said what made Pub in the Park different was the sheer number of chefs involved.

"THe chef line-up is like a who's who of chefs," he said. "Food festivals are really popular anyway, and when you combine that with music and everything else it's just a great idea and

it works.

"It's a simple idea and one that combines great food, great music and things to do and you put all that together and put it into a simple setting, it just works."

Organisers of the alcoholic event moved its dates because of objections from Chichester Festival THeatre.

Tom Kerridge presents ‘Pub in the Park’ applied for the licence for its event to be held for three days , May 29-31.

THe licence included indoor and outdoor films, recorded music, live music outdoors and sale by retail of alcohol.

"THere are so many chefs, Tom Kerridge, Rick Stein, Claude Bosi, Paul Ainsworth - the list of chefs just go on and on and on.

"You get a mix and match of not just local people but chefs from all over the place.

"It's like a tapas of restaurants. You could have a little fish dish from Rick Stein and then go around the corner and have a French dish from Claude Bosi - that is the great thing about it, it's not your standard burger stalls or fish and chips, it's the best chefs around."

For more information or for tickets, visit: pubintheparkuk.com

Following a period of working alongside the theatre regarding concerns about disruption to their planned production schedule, the organisers moved the dates forward to Saturday, May 23, to Monday, May 25, to keep any disruption to a minimum.

James said: "I heard that the organisers had moved the dates and the reasons why. THey have tried to please everybody and it's a good thing that everybody is happy with it."

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Dear Editor,

I would like to voice my concern over the road surface on the following roads: Clay Pitt Lane, Kennel Hill and Town Lane.

My daily commute to Midhurst takes me on all three of these roads and the pot holes and the road surface is horrendous.

I can't believe that around some of Chichester's best attractions, the golf course, racecourse and motor circuit, the roads visitors and commutes have to endure is so bad.

THe depth of the potholes, particularly on Kennel Hill, is abominable and before long will lead to a serious accident or damage to people's vehicles.

Combine this with the almost completely eroded white lines and it means vehicles in the morning are all over the road in the pitch black trying to avoid potholes and due to the lack of lines don’t stay on their side of the road.

Perhaps you can get this message to those in the know and I'm sure others must feel the same, or be experiencing it. Something must be down to rectify this sad state of affairs.

I'd also just like to say what a great little paper this is and I particularly enjoy the comprehensive sports coverage.

Yours sincerely Tom Chaplin Chichester

Dear Editor,

I felt I must respond to last week's letter, regarding hospital food.

I think whatever you print about people's opinions on the meals it is going to be subjective.

I was a patient in St Richard's last April. Meals appeared to be heralded by the sound of an old-fashioned school bell being rung in the distance.

As soon as I heard that noise I was quickly out of bed sitting eagerly at my table to see what delicious meal was going to be put in front of me. THe portions were small but appetising and I ate every morsel.

Surely the quality has not deteriorated so much in less than a year!

Yours sincerely Hilary Smallshire Aldbourne Drive Aldwick

Dear Editor,

Mover and shaker Chichester prides itself on being a 'prestigious' cultural hub, so why isn't there a proper art supplies shop for the area's hundreds of happy daubers and professional artists?

Like far too many shops in central Chichester, after a couple of decades of providing a good range of art materials, the late lamented Coln Gallery folded because of extortionate rental charges.

Should business property rental charges be capped?

I don't want to buy online - I can't see true colours and hate the proliferation of packaging and delivery costs - but have no option.

I'm exhibiting the usual eclectic mix of portraiture (human and animal), landscapes, the occasional 'me having fun' abstract, etc, in the Oxmarket Centre of Arts, until March 8.

Kind regards Anne Chadwick West Stoke Chichester

Dear Editor,

I write to give vent to the increasing

frustration which I and many others in Chichester and beyond feel about the seemingly complete lack of due transparency shown by West Sussex County Council with regard to their former chief executive Nathan Elvery's recent departure.

THe shocking waste of taxpayers' money by the leadership of the council is equally galling.

THere is widespread and justifiable anger in West Sussex about the costs incurred in relation to Elvery's 'standing down', especially at a time when many of our public services are suffering badly from lack of funds. I believe the following eye-watering sums were involved: • £27,000 to a head-hunting firm to find Elvery in the first place • £24,346 for a new office for him, never used • £47,500 to relocate, despite Elvery never having moved his family home • £35,000 legal fees to help expedite his departure • £265,000 pay-off • £30,000 paid to Elvery while he was suspended for two months

I have been informed that all council members have been told not to talk about this issue as they would be in breach of a non-disclosure agreement.

If this is indeed so, we must surely ask: what can be done, as soon as possible, to restore all due and requisite democratic accountability at the heart of the county council?

Yours sincerely Dr Michael Tucker East Lavant

Dear Editor,

THe county council continues to refuse me any information about the ‘golden goodbye’ of £265,000 plus £35,000 legal costs paid to the former chief executive.

THey won’t even confirm these amounts which were uncovered by BBC South.

On the council wall of silence,there is a notice which says "We are guilty, keep off". Readers should continue to send email protests about this scandal at the top. It was our money!

Yours sincerely, R.P.Gould Chichester

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Friday, February 14, 2020

Councils plans to increase specialist support in schools PEOPLE are invited to have their say on county council plans to improve provision for children with additional needs within mainstream schools.

West Sussex has seen a rise in the number of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) over the last five years in line with national figures.

THe council has identified areas where there is growing demand and is looking to invest over £9million over the next three years to create additional special support centres in schools.

Work is ongoing with a number of schools in these locations to explore options for creating additional specialist places. THe centres provide specialist support for pupils with a range of social and communication needs and at the same time give them access to the range of educational experiences available in a mainstream school.

West Sussex currently has a number of centres and these plans seek to complement this existing offer.

Cllr Nigel Jupp, cabinet member for education and skills, said: "I welcome this consultation exploring the next phase of

this important project, which will allow more children with special educational needs to go to school nearer to where they live, reducing long distances some have to travel.

"Some children’s needs mean a specialist school setting is right for them, and that will, of course, continue. But for others, a mainstream school with the resources to support and nurture them will help individuals to achieve their potential.

“THe earlier a child’s additional needs are identified, the earlier they can be supported and the better their outcomes.

I welcome people taking part in this important consultation.”

Improving specialist provision in mainstream education forms part of the new SEND and inclusion strategy 20192024, which has been co-produced by parent-carers, professionals and young people.

A consultation has been launched until March 6, and people can have their say online: haveyoursay.westsussex.gov.uk/ strategic-planning-and-place/proposedaddition-of-sscs-within-west-sussex/

f County Hall in Chichester

County budget ADDITIONAL funding for older and younger residents, funding for improvements to the fire and rescue service, road schemes, and projects to generate income in future years, are just some of the proposals being presented to a West Sussex County Council budget meeting today.

Members will decide whether to approve next year’s budget at the full council meeting being held at County Hall, Chichester.

THey will review the budget proposals which not only balance the budget for the coming year, but also cover the costs of an increasing demand for services.

Details will also be confirmed of a £712million five-year ‘capital programme’ investment plan, which includes almost £200m for highways schemes.

If the budget is approved, it will mean council tax will rise by 1.99 per cent - plus an additional two per cent for adult social care – making a total increase of 3.99 per cent.

THis puts the county council element of an average band D council tax bill at £1,438.74 – or just under £4 per day.

THe council state this is an increase of £55.17 per year or £1.06 per week compared to last year’s bill, however this amount is still twice the current rate of inflation.

THe budget includes investment in services which need improvement, including £12m for improvements in children’s services and £2.6m for improvements in the fire and rescue service.

Cllr Jeremy Hunt, cabinet member for finance, said: “We continue to see an increasing demand on our services, particularly in social care.

"At the same time, our funding from government continues to reduce and we’re faced with uncertainty around future funding allocations.

“We continue to look for ways to make efficiency savings, while still providing essential frontline services. Despite the challenges we face, I’m please to say we continue to be able to invest in priority areas to make improvements where needed for the benefit of our residents.”

For further information about the council’s financial position visit: westsussex.gov.uk/budget

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` Harbour Magic and Post competition CONGRATULATIONS to Rachel Austin, from Chichester, whose name was picked at random and has won a three-month membership for Harbour Magic.

THe competition, which has been running for the past few weeks in the Bognor Regis Post and Chichester Post, asked readers to correctly identify how many events Harbour Magic will have held in their first year. THe correct answer was C - over 100 events.

Harbour Magic is for people living in Chichester, Bognor Regis and the surrounding towns and villages.

Membership enables people to attend a wide variety of meet-ups and gatherings, so they will never be short of something to do. Getting connected with like-minded people has never been easier.

Everyone at Post Newspapers would like to thank everyone who entered and congratulations to Rachel. Harbour Magic will be in touch directly with details on how to claim your prize.

f Musicians from last year's event at Mikes Music Workshop

Music for all at big free event A FREE national event to encourage everyone in the UK to start making music is coming to Sussex this March.

Supported by Jools Holland, and run by charity Music for All, the 2020 Learn to Play Day will take place on Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29, and will see music shops, teachers, venues and schools throughout the county partner with leading musical instrument brands to offer thousands of free music lessons.

Jools said: “As patron of the Music for All charity, I’m delighted to lend my support to National Learn to Play Day on March 28 and 29. It’s a pleasure to be able to share the joy of music, and this special day allows thousands to get involved as venues all over the country offer music lessons for free.”

So far, participating venues include Mikes Music Workshop in Bognor Regis, which will be offering free taster lessons on the guitar, drums, violin, saxophone, piano, ukulele, keyboard, flute, clarinet and trumpet across the weekend.

Further venues are set to be announced over the coming weeks.

Fellow artist Jamie Cullum added: “National Learn to Play Day gives everyone a chance to play an instrument, even if they’ve never played before.

"THis wonderful day introduces thousands to the magic of musicmaking, and often reunites people with a lost passion for playing. Get involved and perhaps discover a skill you thought you didn’t have!"

Since being launched nine years ago, the Learn to Play Day initiative has helped thousands of people pick up and play a musical instrument.

Many had never played before, while others played as a child but gave up.

Held in partnership with the Musicians’ Union, the ‘Take It Away’ scheme and Making Music, the Learn to Play Day initiative has been growing in popularity with a record 10,000 free lessons held during last year’s event.

Paul McManus, chief executive at Music for All, said: “While we all may have different tastes and preferred genres, there is no doubt that music is something that is universally loved around the world.

“Our Learn to Play Day events are all about spreading the joy of playing a musical instrument and inspiring those of all ages to take up something that will not only have health benefits for the future, but that also brings so many people together.”

To find a free music lesson near you, simply visit: musicforall.org.uk/ learntoplayday/

f Firefighters prepare for Kitchen Fire Safety Month

Residents asked to show love to kitchen for Valentine's Day

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk WEST Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to show their kitchen and appliances some love for kitchen fire safety month this February.

THe service is sharing fire safety tips on its social media channels by parodying well-known love songs such as: You’ve Lost THat Oven Feeling by THe Righteous Brothers, THe Temptations' Talking ‘Bout My Grill and Whitney Houston’s Oil Always Love You. During 2018/19, the service was called to 225 kitchen-related fires. THe main causes were overheating oil and fat, flammable materials being left too close to open flame and ovens and other appliances being used incorrectly or left uncleaned.

Nicki Peddle, head of prevention at West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, said: "Half of all accidental fires in the home start in the kitchen - often because of distractions. So, whatever happens elsewhere in the house, always make sure you have one eye on the hob or oven.

"Make sure that children know the hazards of a hot hob and make sure your smoke alarms are working so that you have that early warning to get out if the worst happens."

Tips include: • Take care if you need to leave the kitchen while cooking. Take pans off the heat or turn them down to avoid risk • If a pan catches fire, don’t take any risks – Get out, stay out, and call 999

• Double-check the hob is off when you’ve finished cooking • Keep tea towels and cloths away from the cooker and hob • Avoid leaving children in the kitchen alone when cooking. Keep matches and saucepan handles out of their reach to keep them safe • Hot oil can catch fire easily - be careful that it doesn’t overheat • Get a smoke alarm and test it weekly.

Kitchen fires often involve a lone, older person. If you’re worried about someone over the age of 65, refer them for a free pre-arranged visit to offer advice on how to make the home safer, and where appropriate, fire detection equipment free of charge.

Find out more about booking a visit: bit.ly/SafeAndWellWS

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` Dementia talk GRAEME SOUNESS, the footballing legend, is coming to Chichester for an evening of live discussion and Q&A on Friday, March 27.

Hosted by Dementia Support and held at the Chichester Harbour Hotel, Graeme will be discussing his distinguished and successful career, which has spanned over 40 years, as a football player, manager, and now currently as a Sky Sports pundit.

THere will be a focus on Graeme's tales from the world of football, including his time as a player for the Scottish national team and for Middlesbrough, as a captain at Liverpool and as the multititle winning player-manager at Rangers, as well as his thoughts on new research linking dementia and football, and how it might affect the game in the future.

Dementia Support is a charity working in partnership with voluntary and charitable organisations, the NHS, West Sussex County Council and other statutory organisations, to create a unique community hub for dementia. THe aim is to enhance the wellbeing and quality of life for local people living with dementia, their family and carers.

Standard (£40) and VIP tickets (£75) will be available, with ‘meet and greet’ and premium seating options.

All tickets include a live interview, Q&A, fish and chips and a drink.

Tickets are available from: eveningwithgraemesouness. eventbrite.co.uk Please email: fundraising@dementia-support.org. uk with any dietary requirements or wheelchair access requests.

Friday, February 14, 2020

New apprentices are stepping up a gear

By Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk

YOUNG apprentices in Tangmere have been showing off their engineering skills.

THe group of trainees are the first to take part in Global Technologies Racing's (GTR) apprenticeship programme, in partnership with Chichester College.

Over the course of three years, the apprentices have spent time at the college and at the GTR training centre in Marsh Lane.

“We started the course to build individuals that have a holistic understanding and knowledge of composites,” said Dom Herron, one of the teachers at the training centre. “THis is so they have the tools to pursue prosperous and long careers in the engineering industry.

“THey will also be eligible for the route of further education in engineering including HNDs and degrees. We also felt teaching individuals to have a well rounded understanding of what we do will benefit the company in having people who can perform in multiple roles productively.”

THe goal for the programme is that after the three years, the apprentices will be ready for work, and will all be offered jobs within the GTR team.

“Over three years, the apprentices attend one day at Chichester College and one day at our training centre for their assignments.

“THe remainder of the week is spent on the job learning at GTR making actual production parts for Formula One and our other industries.

“THey will spend their time on the job learning in several roles that helps us make parts for the entire Formula One starting

grid. THis includes laminating, fitting and assembly and also design, logistics and management.”

THe programme is run with the help of Chichester College. Lecturer Steve Scanlon was at the training centre last week to help out on an activity day.

He said: “We were contacted and I came out to speak to the team here and asked how we would set this up. THe new apprenticeship standards came out and we decided it would really fit the bill.

“We’ve shared the parts of the qualification 50/50. I cover more of the nitty-gritty stuff. I think it’s going really well.”

Ross Fortin, 20, and Shelby McDonald, 22, are both apprentices in the group.

Ross said: “I did a couple of years at Chichester College doing engineering. I was definitely interested in continuing in the same industry.

“It’s really great. It’s really interesting, especially all the skills we’re being taught.

It’s invaluable because we know we’re going to be getting something out of it. We have a great support network around us too, that’s really special.

“I was in retail management,” said Shelby, “But I’ve always been interested in engineering as a whole. A friend of mine works for GTR and they told me about it.

It sounded good. I have always been more hands on.

“It’s great here, you’re always learning something new. Obviously it is more of a male-dominated industry, but it’s not really something I think about massively but I do think women shouldn’t be scared of working in the industry. THis is a great place to work.”

f Some of the apprentices and team at GTR

f Ross Fortin and Steve Scanlon

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WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK February 14-20

events

music

shows

gigs

exhibitions

Thursday, February 20, 11.30am & 2.30pm Alexandra Theatre, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1BL Tickets: £10.50 adult, £40 family. Visit: alexandratheatre.co.uk or call 01243 861010

Friday, February 14, 7.45pm Pallant Suite, 7 South Pallant, Chichester PO19 1SY Tickets: £15. Book at: Tourist Information Centre, The Novium, Tower Street, Chichester PO19 1QH or call 01243 775888.

Saturday, February 15, 11am, 2pm & 4pm Minerva Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP Tickets: £12. Visit: cft.org.uk or call 01243 781312

Friday, February 14, 6pm The Lion, Nyetimber Lane, Bognor Regis PO21 3JX

Until March 8, 10am-4.30pm, excluding Sundays Oxmarket Centre of Arts, St Andrew's Court, off East Street, Chichester PO1 IYH. Free entry.

JULIAN COSTELLO QUARTET

EXCITING SCIENCE

Saturday, February 15, 1pm-4pm Dolphin Hotel, 34 High Street, Littlehampton BN17 5ED Free entry

Thursday, February 20, 6pm-8.30pm The Eternal Maker, 41 Terminus Road, Chichester PO19 8TX Tickets: £45 at: eventbrite.co.uk

REIGATE WINDS

Tuesday, February 18, 1pm-1.50pm Chichester Cathedral, West Street, Chichester PO19 1PX Entry free with retiring collection

JAILHOUSE BLUES

SLINDON SLOG - KIDS MUD RUN

Saturday, February 15, noon-4pm Slindon Pit. Parking at Slindon Cricket Club, Mill Road BN18 0LZ Entry: £8-£11, ages four-16. Hosted by Tribal Sports Events tribalsportsevents. co.uk

Thursday, February 20, 8pm Arundel Jailhouse, The Undercroft, Town Hall, Maltravers Street, Arundel BN18 9AP Entry: £8.

THE SUSSEX SAX BAND

PUSH - AN OPERA BY HOWARD MOODY

Saturday, February 15, 9pm The Pond Barn, Farm Road, Bracklesham PO20 8HR

Saturday, February 15, 7pm Westbourne House School, Coach Road, Chichester PO20 2BH Tickets: £25 in aid of Sussex Snowdrop Trust. Book at: thesussexsnowdroptrust.com

KELLY HORN

Until February 23, 10am-4.30pm, excluding Sundays Oxmarket Centre of Arts, St Andrew's Court, off East Street, Chichester PO1 IYH. Free entry.

RELATIONSHIPS WITH CONSEQUENCES!

Wednesday, February 19-Saturday, February 22, 7.30pm The Hibbard Studio, Chichester High

School, Kingsham Road, Chichester PO19 8EB

MILKSHAKE! LIVE - MILKSHAKE MONKEY'S MUSICAL

Thursday, February 20, 3.30pm-5pm Pavilion Theatre,Worthing BN11 3PX Tickets: £10. Visit: worthingtheatres.co.uk or call 01903 206206

AYLIN & JEFF SHARP - ALCHEMY

Until February 23, 10am-4.30pm, excluding Sundays Oxmarket Centre of Arts, St Andrew's Court, off East Street, Chichester PO1 IYH. Free entry.

THE SPOILS

Tickets: £6-£12 at: ticketsource.eu

Saturday, February 15, 9.30am- 3.30pm Eastergate Village Hall, Barnham Road, Eastergate PO20 3RP

HONEY PARK

OPEN EXHIBITION

Saturday, February 15, 8pm The Hole in the Wall, 1 St Martin's Street, Chichester PO19 1NP

SOUTH COAST SOUL NIGHT

Saturday, February 15, 7.30pm Bognor Town Football Club, Nyewood Lane, Bognor Regis PO21 2TY Tickets: £6 on the door

HELENA MACE & GRANT JAMES

Saturday, February 15, 8pm The Waverley, Marine Drive West, Bognor Regis PO21 2QA

IRISH MUSIC

BEGINNERS MACRAME WALLHANGING WORKSHOP

THREE LITTLE BIRDS CRAFT & ARTISAN MARKET

OUT OF THE HAT

MYSTERY WARRIOR: THE NORTH BERSTED MAN

DR ROCK

Saturday, February 15, 9pm The Hothampton Arms, 49-51 London Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1PR

Until September 26, 10am-5pm (Monday-Saturday).

The Novium, Tower Street, Chichester PO19 1QH entry: free, donations welcome

PHOTO EXHIBITION: REFLECTIONS OF ARUNDEL

MIDNITE SUN

Sunday, February 16, 5pm The Hothampton Arms, 49-51 London Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1PR

Until March 3, 10am-4pm Arundel Museum, Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PA Entry included with museum entry

To include your events in What's On This Week email entertainment@sussexpost.co.uk

Visually confusing but written well Theatre review 

By Kelly Wickham A Monster Calls Until February 15 Chichester Festival THeatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester, PO19 6AP 01243 781312 box.office@cft.org.uk www.cft.org.uk A MONSTER CALLS is about Conor, a 13-year-old boy who knows his mother is seriously ill – and whose fear grows when no one will really talk to him about it.

THen late one night, a monster pays him a visit: the enormous, ancient yew tree in his garden comes to life, and begins to tell Conor a series of fables that ultimately help him face the truth of his situation.

It's a play which seems to be like Marmite - you either love it or you hate it. Half the audience nodded passionately at the end, a handful stood up in admiration and the rest seemed confused and unsure. Either way, it's a mesmerising play with a fascinating storyline following how Conor

(played incredibly well by Ammar Duffus) battles with his monsters, from bullying, to his interfering grandmother and his absent father.

When those who love him come close or try to help, we watch in agony as Conor pushes them all away.

Along comes the monster, again, brilliantly played by Keith Gilmore, firm and to the point but also gentle and kind.

THe messages and moral of the story are really deep and thought-provoking but somehow the flashing and hypnotic imagery, coupled with the music which sounded like it belonged on the track listing to Dark Side of the Moon, didn't sit well.

Too many people littered the stage at one time, distracting the audience with dangling ropes and climbing rigging and dramatic dancing often resulting in what looked like actors falling over.

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FILM

CHICHESTER CINEMA AT NEW PARK

Febraury 14-20 CHARLIZE THERON, Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbins and John Lithgow are at the top of their game in a solid recap of sexual harassment at Fox News in Bombshell. The award-winning, multi award-nominated film tells the stories of Gretchen, (Kidman), Megyn (Theron) and Kayla (Robbins), all hosts who are abused by the grubby Fox News chief Roger Ailes (John Lithgow) and who bring down the infamous man who created Trump’s favourite TV news channel.

Just Mercy surrounds the legislative corruption that took place in late-’80s America, depicting the harrowing reality facing the impoverished and minority communities.

Starring Michael B Jordan, Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson, it portrays the real-life story of Walter MacMillan, based upon the memoirs of social justice activist and attorney Bryan Stevenson and his battle for justice for Walter who was wrongly condemned for the murder of an 18-year-old girl and sentenced to die.

This powerful film is in sharp contrast to the Valentine’s Day screening of Weathering with You, an irresistibly romantic boy meets sunshine girl Japanese animated film which follows Hodaka, who runs away from his remote island home to Tokyo and meets a magical girl.

Also on February 14, don’t miss the superlative French film Portrait of a Lady, a vivid 18th century portrait of a stolen romantic relationship between two young women seeking freedom. This Cannes film festival hit is being screened two weeks before the official release so grab the chance to see this beautiful Brittany-set story.

China is represented this week by the awardwinning artistic film, Long Day’s Journey Into Night. Mystery, passion and fear permeate the obsessive reverie of a former casino owner who

G U I D E

returns to his home town searching for his lost love.

The documentary, Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché, a true film pioneer who was made head of production at Gaumont and who put her name to over 1,000 films. Don’t miss this detective story on how her life’s work came to an abrupt end.

James Bond’s Daniel Craig has a ball as a detective in Knives Out, a modern-day murder mystery where everyone is suspect. Starring Christopher Plummer, Toni Collette, Jamie Lee Curtis and Don Johnson as dysfunctional family members. Expect fun and twists in the old-school whodunnit.

Family cinema for £2 per accompanied child is the comedy Bond-spoof Spies in Disguise.

Performance Events: La Bohème from the Royal Opera House, the glorious Puccini opera of young love in 19th century Paris, is joined by Cyrano de Bergerac, live from the National Theatre. Starring James McAvoy.

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

NEW Awards Season Programme Out Now

SCREENING THIS WEEK (Fri 14 - Thu 20 Feb):

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Pick up a copy from New Park, Local Library or Tourist Info Office

Box Office: 01243 786650

New Park Road, PO19 7XY

NEW RELEASE

Sonic The Hedgehog

Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi Screened at Picturedrome Cinema SMALL town cop Tom Wachowski (James Marsden) is the newly-appointed sheriff of Green Hills, Montana, but his role is about to get supercharged when he clocks someone, or something, travelling through his sleepy town at 760mph.

To his amazement, the culprit who is also responsible for power outages across the whole country turns out to be a lightningfast interdimensional blue hedgehog with boundless energy and a mouth as quick as his feet.

Beloved video game icon Sonic, voiced

by Ben Schwartz, comes to life courtesy of stunning CGI in his first live-action film that finds him on the run from the U.S. government.

But the authorities are unable to catch the elusive “extra-terrestrial creature”, they’re forced to turn to unhinged Dr Ivo Robotnik (aka Eggman) to track him down. Jim Carrey is at his frantic best as the highly-intelligent yet highly-erratic criminal mastermind who wants to harness Sonic’s powers for world domination.

With Sonic turning out to be less of a global threat and more of a fish out of water with a good heart, Tom takes him under his wing as the two become friends. Cartoon and cop buddy up as they embark on a road trip of (mis)adventures to evade capture.

Collect Sonic’s gold rings, and save his home planet.

Birds Of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation Of One Harley Quinn) Action, Adventure, Crime Screened at Picturedrome Cinema

HAVE you ever heard the one about the cop, the songbird, the psycho, and the mafia princess? Birds Of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation Of One Harley Quinn) is a twisted tale told by Harley herself, as only Harley can tell it.

Drifting through Gotham’s dark underbelly, Harley leaves anarchy in her wake. Beautiful, broken, volatile - the former psychiatrist, finally free from The Joker’s poisonous influence, is in search of a new calling: to do the right thing. But after so many years as his acolyte, can she even imagine what that is anymore?

When Gotham's most nefariously narcissistic villain, Roman Sionis, and his zealous right-hand, Victor Zsasz, put a target on a young girl named Cass, the city is turned upside down looking for her. Harley, Huntress, Black Canary, and Renee Montoya's paths collide, and the unlikely foursome have no choice but to team up to take Roman down.

Margot Robbie returns as Harley Quinn, starring alongside Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Huntress; Jurnee Smollett-Bell as Black Canary; Rosie Perez as Renee Montoya; Chris Messina as Victor Zsasz; newcomer Ella Jay Basco as Cassandra “Cass” Cain; and Ewan McGregor as Roman Sionis aka Black Mask.

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MUST

PICK OF THE WEEK

SEE

Paw Patrol: Ready, Race, Rescue

!

Animation, Adventure, Family Screened at Picturedrome Cinema

IT'S the Adventure Bay 500! The pups have built an awesome race track and are ready to be the pit crew for their race hero, The Whoosh!

But when the legendary racer is unable to drive in the Championship Race, he calls on his biggest fan-pup Marshall to take the wheel and race in his place!

Marshall has to overcome his lack of confidence and his dastardly competition, The Cheetah, to fulfil his dream of becoming the fastest race-pup ever! Get ready to race and rescue!

SEE

!

from

MUST

Emma

Comedy, Drama, Romance Screened at Picturedrome Cinema JANE AUSTEN'S classic 19th-century novel about misread romance and the folly of youth has been translated into film no less than three times, with countless more small-screen adaptations easily beating that.

The 1996 version starring Gwyneth Paltrow is probably the one most fondly remembered by viewers, but 2020 introduces a delicious new take, with Split’s Anya Taylor-Joy taking the lead role.

Set within the fictional English country village of Highbury and its surrounding estates, the story revolves around the eponymous Emma Woodhouse, a beautiful young woman and self-proclaimed date doctor who has a habit of matchmaking friends and neighbours together.

All is going pretty well until she almost misses out on a chance of love herself as soon as the dashing George Knightley arrives.

Knightley is played by British singer-songwriter Johnny Flynn, who leads a support cast including Bill Nighy, Mia Goth, and Miranda Hart. This fresh interpretation of popular period comedy marks

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (PG)

FRI: 1.45PM, 4.45PM SAT - THU: 11AM, 1.45PM, 4.45PM, 8PM* *MONDAY/TUESDAY ONLY

BIRDS OF PREY (15)

DAILY: 2PM, 4.15PM*, 7.45PM *4.00PM ON THURSDAY

PAW PATROL: READY, RACE, RESCUE! (U) FRI:1PM*, 2.45PM SAT- THU: 10AM, 12PM *SENSORY SCREENING

FROZEN 2 SINGALONG (U) FRI: 4.30PM SAT-THU: 10.45AM

the directorial debut of Autumn de Wilde.

Those planning to see it should expect some beautiful costume design, impressive attention to detail, and some thoughtful cinematography in this beautiful iteration of this timeless classic.

EMMA (U)

FRI: 5PM, 7.30PM SAT- THU: 1.30PM, 5PM, 7.30PM

DOOLITTLE (PG)

FRI: 1.15PM SAT - THU: 10.30AM, 1.15PM, 4.30PM

1917 (15)

FRI - WED: 7.15PM

THE LOST BOYS (15)

FRI- SUN: 8PM

THE CALL OF THE WILD (PG) WED/THU: 8PM

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

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CHICHESTER FESTIVAL THEATRE

THE REAL THING

New Season 2020 "Our extensive work in the local community continues to thrive, through innovative and creative programmes ranging from work with refugees and primary children to dementia friendly initiatives"

By Tom Stoppard Directed by Simon Evans Starring Richard Coyle and Lisa Dillon May 7 – June 6 Minerva Theatre

THE LIFE OF GALILEO

By Bertolt Brecht Directed by Jonathan Church Starring Henry Goodman April 24 – May 16 Chichester Festival Theatre

HENRY is a brilliantly clever playwright with a masterful grasp of language and a lot on his mind. His choices for Desert Island Discs, for a start.

His actress wife, Charlotte, is appearing in his latest play alongside their friend Max, who’s also married to an actress called Annie.

Charlotte’s not convinced the part does her justice and she’s not afraid of saying so.

Annie, meanwhile, is campaigning to free Brodie, a soldier who’s recently been jailed for setting fire to a wreath on the cenotaph.

And Brodie isn’t Annie’s only interest…

1609. Galileo Galilei is a teacher of mathematics at the University of Padua.

THe establishment orthodoxy – which he’s been teaching to private pupils for years – is that the sun revolves round the earth, which is the centre of the universe. THe theory confirms the scriptures and pays the bills.

Now, with the help of a newly-invented telescope, Galileo is starting to look at the universe afresh. And the more he looks, the more he sees, including mountains on the moon and strange stars around Jupiter.

His discoveries not only support the heretical idea that the earth moves round the sun, they give rise to urgent new questions too.

Kathy Borne, executive director and Daniel Evans, artistic director "WE ARE proud to have some of the UK’s most exciting artists working with us in Chichester in 2020.

"THis year we’re achieving a 50:50 gender balance in our playwrights, and we’re thrilled to have five world premieres – which include first plays by Steven Moffat and Kate Mosse, and new work from Suhayla El-Bushra (based on Andrea Levy’s great novel), Anna Ledwich and Christopher Shinn.

"We’re reintroducing repertory for two productions this autumn, with Kate Mosse’s THe Taxidermist’s Daughter alongside Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Assassins in the Festival THeatre.

"Assassins also plays opposite Christopher Shinn’s THe Narcissist in the Minerva: both shedding an entertaining and probing light on American politics and psyche, as the US approaches the presidential election.

"We extend a warm welcome to our outstanding acting company; and to our directors (seven female and five male), whether they are returning – Nicole Charles, Tinuke Craig, Rachel Kavanaugh, Jonathan Munby, Dale Rooks and, of course, former Artistic Director Jonathan Church – or working at Chichester

for the first time: Simon Evans, Polly Findlay, Mark Gatiss, Charlotte Gwinner and Ola Ince.

"THe birth of the Chichester Spiegeltent was an undoubted highlight of 2019, and we are delighted to be bringing it back this autumn.

"Whereas last year it housed an unforgettable production of Sing Yer Heart Out for the Lads, this year we’ll introduce Sarah Kane’s work to Chichester audiences with a new staging of Crave, before another eclectic season of music, cabaret and family entertainment, to be announced later in the year.

"Finally, our extensive work in the local community continues to thrive, through innovative and creative programmes ranging from work with refugees and primary children to dementia friendly initiatives.

"THis year, CFT will also be reaching audiences across the globe. Sharon D. Clarke will recreate her Olivier award-winning performance in Caroline, Or Change in New York; Laura Wade’s THe Watsons will be in the West End; James Graham’s Quiz tours the UK this autumn; David Haig’s Pressure visits Toronto; and Singin’ in the Rain splashes down in London, Japan and on a UK tour."

Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester, PO19 6AP 01243 781312 box.office@cft.org.uk www.cft.org.uk

THE VILLAGE BIKE

By Penelope Skinner Directed by Nicole Charles June 12 – July 4 Minerva Theatre

THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE

By Jay Presson Allan Directed by Rachel Kavanaugh May 29 – June 20 Chichester Festival Theatre 1931. Edinburgh. Schoolmistress Jean Brodie prizes beauty, truth and art above the curriculum, reaching beyond the classroom to find lessons in galleries,

theatres and the opera.

For her favoured set of girls she is a fascinating enigma.

And it’s not only 12-year-olds who are drawn to the provocative Miss Brodie. THere’s Gordon Lowther, the diffident music teacher, whom she visits every Sunday, and the raffish married art teacher, Teddy Lloyd.

BECKY and John have moved to a rural idyll.

THeir renovation is only half finished and the dodgy internal pipe-work is banging, but John loves the organic butchers and the fresh air.

His wife is less sure. Her body is changing.

She’s frustrated. She has needs: startling and urgent longings and desires, which are not being satisfied by her husband, or her nosy neighbour, or the glorious countryside.

SOUTH PACIFIC Starring Gina Beck, Julian Ovenden and Rob Houchen Directed by Daniel Evans July 6 – August 29 Chichester Festival Theatre 1943. On an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, US troops are kicking their heels amid the cacao groves while restlessly waiting for the war to reach them.

Nellie Forbush, a navy nurse from Arkansas, finds herself falling for the French plantation owner, Emile de Becque – a man with a mysterious past.

THe scheming sailor Luther Billis runs a makeshift laundry to earn a quick buck, but he’s no match for the Polynesian Bloody Mary who’s intent on exploiting these foreigners.

When young Princeton graduate Lieutenant Joe Cable is flown in on a dangerous reconnaissance mission, love and fear become entwined as the island’s battle for hearts and minds begins.

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THE TAXIDERMIST’S DAUGTHER

Directed by Polly Findlay Playing in repertoire, September 29 – October 31 Chichester Festival Theatre A SURREAL fairground attraction, where a motley crew of visitors gather to try their luck at winning prizes.

THey have one thing in common: the American dream has twisted their lives into an American nightmare.

Each of them will take aim at the highest seat of power in the land.

Some succeed, some fail. But there’s a prize for them all: a place in the history books.

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THE LONG SONG A new adaptation by Suhayla El-Bushra Directed by Charlotte Gwinner Starring Cherrelle Skeete August 28 – September 26 Minerva Theatre ‘YOU do not know me yet but I am the heroine of this drama. I am told that here I must give a taste of what is to unfold. I am to convey that this tale is set in Jamaica during the last turbulent days of slavery and the early years of freedom.

‘I was born a slave upon a sugar plantation named Amity. I was there when the Baptist War raged in 1831, and when slavery was declared no more. It tells of my mama Kitty, of the negroes enslaved, of Caroline Mortimer the woman who owned me. I am to say that it is a true and thrilling journey through that unsettled time.

‘Cha, I say, what fuss-fuss. Come, let them just see it for themselves.’

Miss July is born into slavery in Jamaica and is brutally parted from both her mother, and her name. But what she retains is resilience, charisma and a subversive, spirited wit. THis ebullient and life-affirming play finds humanity, resistance and hope in the darkest of times.

1912. In the isolated Blackthorn House on Sussex’s Fishbourne Marshes, Connie Gifford lives with her father.

His Museum of Avian Taxidermy was once legendary, but since its closure Gifford has become a broken man, taking refuge in the bottle.

Robbed of her childhood memories by a mysterious accident, Connie is haunted by fitful glimpses of her past.

A strange woman has been seen in the graveyard; and at Chichester’s Graylingwell Asylum, two female patients have, inexplicably, disappeared.

As a major storm hits the Sussex landscape, old wounds are about to be opened as one woman, intent on revenge, attempts to liberate another from the horrifying crimes of the past.

THe Taxidermist’s Daughter is a thrilling Gothic mystery set in and around historic Chichester.

THE NARCISSIST A new play by Christopher Shinn Directed by Ola Ince October 2-24 Minerva Theatre EVERYONE needs Jim. His mother. His best friend. His brother. His new lover. A hopeful future President.

But can Jim really help anyone, when he isn’t sure who he is any more, or what he actually believes?

An expert in electoral strategy, he’s forged a successful career by advising politicians how to communicate with voters.

But following a seismic shift in the political landscape, he’s disillusioned. And his marriage is in crisis. As he juggles the demands on his life through his smartphone, will the lure of success and fame prove irresistible?

THe Narcissist is a gripping, inventive and witty take on personal and political communication in the internet age.

THE UNFRIEND

CRAVE

A new play by Steven Moffat Directed by Mark Gatiss Starring Amanda Abbington, Frances Barber and Reece Shearsmith July 17 – August 22 Minerva Theatre

By Sarah Kane Directed by Tinuke Craig October 16 – 31 The Spiegeltent

AFTER 20 years of marriage, Peter and Debbie are enjoying a cruise as a break from their annoying teenagers.

Peter can’t resist exchanging views on Donald Trump with an American fellow passenger. THere’s something slightly unsettling about the eagerly friendly Elsa Jean Krakowski – but there’s no point in rocking the boat when you’re about to get off it.

Back home, an email arrives from Elsa, followed by Elsa herself. And when Debbie Googles their house guest and turns up some hairraising evidence, their good nature is challenged as never before.

What kind of danger have they allowed to take up residence in their spare room? And can they bring themselves to say anything about it? Sometimes, the truth is just too impolite.

IN the darkness of a damaged world, four characters search for the light.

Angry, funny, defiant, kind and cruel, Crave is a deeply personal meditation on the meaning of love.

It pulses with loss and longing.

Crave contains strong language; recommended for ages 16+.

PINOCCHIO

By Anna Ledwich Chichester Festival Youth Theatre Directed by Dale Rooks December 12 – 31 Chichester Festival Theatre GEPPETTO the boatmaker tosses aside a piece of wood; it’s only good for the fire.

To his amazement, a voice answers him back. Geppetto picks up the wood and

begins to carve – and a small wooden boy is revealed. A puppet, which he names Pinocchio. And that’s when the mayhem begins. Pinocchio can’t stop getting into trouble, despite the best efforts of the Blue Fairy and the Cricket to keep him on track.

HIS intentions may be good – he truly wants to go to school like real boys and girls – but the temptation to discover the wonders of the world and make his fortune keep getting in the way.

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Health&Wellbeing

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

How to keep your heart healthy for Valentine's www.denisekelly.co.uk Tel: 07730671436 Email: denise@thewellbeingcompanyltd. com WITH a record 12.9 million of us being in a relationship in the UK, there’s going to be a lot of love in the air this Valentine’s Day! And even if you're not, you can follow the healthy tips, too, and love yourself a whole lot more.

Many of us are good at showing our love in the form of gifts and romantic gestures, but how many of us really know about each other’s hearts?

THe statistics would suggest not a great deal. Coronary heart disease remains the number one killer in the UK, with 73,000 dying prematurely each year because of heart issues. Every seven minutes, one of us will have a heart attack. It’s a fact!

We can gift all the chocolates, wine and calorific meals that we want, but ideally we need to understand what it means to maintain a healthy heart. Keeping this precious organ in good shape doesn’t have to be complicated. Heart disease can be avoided by sticking to a simple healthy lifestyle: 1. Stick to moderate drinking only THe positive news is that moderate consumption of alcohol can help to

increase your HDL (good cholesterol) levels, while also preventing blood clots.

Red wine is especially useful in this regard. But as a nutritionist I am not suggesting it’s good to drink and want to emphasise how important it is not to over consume! THe NHS suggests drinking less than the 14 units per week. Swap the Valentine’s Day bottle of champagne for a small glass of red as lowering the amount you drink will not only lower your calorie intake but helps to keep the midriff weight off, too, which will in turn help protect your heart!

2. Go for a romantic walk Undertaking regular physical activity is one of the most effective ways to avoid heart disease. You don’t need to spend two hours in the gym every day.

A brisk 30-minute walk or cycle can help to maintain a healthy heart and can be achieved as easily as walking or cycling to work. Small daily changes can make so much difference! Enjoy each other’s company out in the open, stretch your legs, and spend some quality time keeping both your hearts healthy.

3. Leave the chocolate in the shop!

Eating your own body weight in chocolate might seem tempting on Valentine’s Day, especially when so many of us will receive gifts of chocolate from

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Heart disease can be avoided by sticking to a simple healthy lifestyle

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It is crucial for the candidate to have an experienced background in applying to charities and organisations as this a key requirement of the role. The candidate must have good communication skills, IT skills and letter writing skills will be essential. The PA will be working from the comfort of their home but this might change in future.

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our loved ones.

THe British Heart Foundation recommends cutting down on foods like milk chocolate that are high in saturated fat — one of the biggest causes of high cholesterol. With as many as 7 million people living with undiagnosed high blood pressure in the UK, for this Valentine's Day, don’t gift your partner high cholesterol — leave the chocolate on the shelves. Showing your love by making a healthy meal with heart-enhancing foods such as avocado, figs, nuts, beetroot and pumpkin seeds, will be a sure way to boost libido and help the heart!

4. Take care of your stress levels Valentine’s Day is a day of celebration, but it can sometimes be stressful and finding that perfect gift is not always easy. But what better excuse to spend it treating you and your partner to some muchneeded TLC? Stress is a big contributor towards high blood pressure and high cholesterol — both of which put pressure on your heart. Whether home-based or work-based, stress is neither physically or mentally healthy. Book a spa or relaxing escape for you and your partner or offer your partner an evening of massage with calming aromatherapy oils such as lavender and frankincense. Fill the room with calming smells and make a little promise to each other that you will pamper each other far more often than just Valentine’s Day! Touch and physical love and appreciation will fill your hearts with much more than you may realise.

5. Ditch the cigarettes Giving up smoking might be the most obvious lifestyle choice to give up when aiming to have a

The main purpose of The Hamblin Trust is to help people experience health, happiness and inner fulfilment through providing an environment and activities that support and encourage growth and holistic wellbeing. They provide a varied and inspiring programme of events including meditation, regular talks and workshops, health and fitness classes, discussion groups, healing, counselling and mindfulness. They are looking for Gardening volunteers in two roles. Firstly in the Plant Nursery, an opportunity to help set up the nursery. This could include heavy work or potting on plants. Also general Gardening, working with the Head Gardener. Undertaking general gardening tasks, could include lawn mowing.

healthy heart. And though the number of smokers in the UK has dropped to its lowest recorded level, there are still some of you who are still addicted to cigarettes — 15.8 per cent of UK adults, to be exact. THe chemicals found in tobacco smoke directly damage your heart. THey also decrease the supply of oxygen to your body which causes your blood vessels to constrict. Around 474,000 hospital admissions in 2015/16 in the UK were directly related to smoking. As soon as you stop smoking your chances of getting heart disease start to fall — dramatically so after just one year.

If you are the only smoker in your relationship, your secondary smoke will be having similar effects on your partner as it is on you, too. THere are few better ways to show how much you love your partner than prolonging both of your lives.

Ditch the smell. Ditch the expense. Save both your hearts from disease and live longer, healthier, happier lives together.

For Valentines, if you want to treat your partner to a full health check-up, I am offering the first ten people that contact me and quote ‘Valentine’s Day offer’, to book an appointment for someone they love (and this can be partner, husband, wife, mother, son, daughter etc) for a Qest4 health scan to show exactly how healthy their hearts are, and the rest of their bodies too. THis scan is usually £250 and I am giving a 50 per cent discount on this full health consultation.

Check out the details for this test at: denisekelly. co.uk What better gift can you give your loved one than the gift of health.

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General Volunteer (Chichester) – The Chichester & Bognor Regis Branch of Parkinson’s UK

The Chichester & Bognor Regis branch of Parkinson’s UK offers support, friendship and information to local people living with Parkinson’s, their carers and families, providing opportunities for them to meet together at local venues to ensure no one has to face Parkinson’s alone. They are a small friendly team running events and activities, and they are seeking volunteers to help them both at their monthly social meetings in Chichester, and in the general planning of the work of the branch.

The social meetings are very friendly and relaxed and new people are always made welcome.

Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month.

Event First Aider required – St John Ambulance

If you want to help save lives in your community, St John Ambulance would love you to join their team. Whatever you enjoy doing, and however much time you can commit, there’s a volunteer role for you. They are looking to increase their number of first aid personnel at their Chichester and Littlehampton units. Whether you have some or no previous experience with first aid, they will give you all the training, with the opportunity to advance to EMT, Emergency Medical Technicians. They can even train you as an Ambulance driver; all they ask is a little of your time on a Monday evening for training and event cover at weekends.

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

GIVING UP SMOKING is the most obvious lifestyle choice to give up when aiming to have a healthy heart

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Spring into family fun this half-term holiday AFTERNOONS are slowly getting lighter and, with daffodils, primroses and catkins slowly shaking themselves awake, the schools' half-term holiday is a great time to get out and shake the winter sleep from your eyes.

Of course, the weather is still a bit unreliable but there is plenty to entertain and interest youngsters both indoors and outside in the Post area.

Following the success of last year's first Bognor Regis Dance Festival, over five days, from February 15 to19, it is returning to the Alexandra THeatre with opportunities for all ages and abilities to come together and celebrate the joy

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A fizzingly fun educational show will take over the theatre's stage on February 20, when Exciting Science will put on two performances to intrigue children aged four and older.

A highlight not to miss this year is the exhibition at THe Novium Museum in Tower Street, Chichester, which explores the background of the mystery warrior whose remains were found at North Bersted in 2005.

If THe Novium Museum's display has encouraged an interest in the era, Fishbourne Roman Palace opens its doors to all as it does throughout the year. For half-term, visitors can

find out what the Romans did for us, from potterymaking to dressing up, creating mosaics to spinning and weaving – it’s all about getting hands-on.

Practical fun is also up for grabs at the Weald and Downland Living Museum, where activities vary daily, so there is always something new to see and to try. THey include making a simple picture frame, creating a collage badge, drawing a favourite item for a gallery, button art, playing with traditional toys, face painting and a trail to find objects around the museum.

THere's a chance to make your own cardboard marble maze at a children's workshop at Amberley Museum as well as having a ride on a train around

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the chalkpit site and seeing fascinating industrial exhibits from the past.

A drop-in discovery day on Friday, February 21, will encourage children to follow a trail around historic Chichester Cathedral to see its treasures and there will be craft activities to enjoy, too.

Wartime history in the 20th century is the focus of Tangmere Aviation Museum with its simulators and real aircraft cockpits for youngsters to get a taste of life as a Royal Air Force pilot or, for another style of flying, Chichester Harbour Conservancy is offering a bird bonanza on Tuesday, February 18, when families can find out about harbour birds through fun activities at Dell Quay's education centre.

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Families can embark on a fun-filled experience at the area's living museum Weald & Downland Living Museum Town Lane, Chichester PO18 0EU Tel: 01243 811363 www.wealddown.co.uk A FAMILY trip to the museum is a great way to spend quality time together while combining outdoor adventure with learning - lots of fun, family-friendly activities await you and your little ones this half-term!

Wrap up warm and head to the museum from Monday to Friday, February 17–21, for five days of creative family activities, with a theme of ‘treasured objects’. No matter the weather, there will be plenty of fun for you and your family to get involved in.

You and your curious explorer(s) can take a stroll across the 40-acre, dog-friendly site and will have the chance to get up close to the working farm animals. Children can get hands-on in a range of interactive activities including: making a picture frame, creating a collage badge, drawing a favourite item for a gallery, button art, playing with traditional

of the collectors, and collections team to find out more about the ‘treasured’ objects on display.

toys, face painting and a trail to find some treasured objects around the museum!

THe museum is a great place to leave gadgets at home and reconnect with your family while enjoying the great outdoors. After you have finished exploring, you can sit back, relax and enjoy the picturesque views of the South Downs National Park with a spot of lunch at the waterside cafe.

Wet weather will not spoil play as most activities are under cover. THe activities will run from 11am to 3pm for accompanied children. THe day’s events will complement the People’s Show, which runs from February 13 to May 11. THe aim of the ‘People’s Show’ is to turn the spotlight on the general public’s and visitors’ own collections and gives the opportunity to display them in a public setting. THe objects you will see on display in the show come from personal collections of people who have some link to the museum.

Also linked to this exhibition is the ‘Historic Life weekend: Treasured Objects’ on Saturday and Sunday, February 22-23, when you can meet some

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Enjoy the great outdoors this half term at the Museum, with a ‘treasured objects’ theme and family-fun activities taking place from 11am-3pm from Monday 17 – Friday 21 February.

Children of all ages can channel their excitement and energy into a range of hands-on activities and outdoor trails.

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Regis Centre Belmont Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1BL Tel: 01243 861010 www.alexandratheatre.co.uk THIS half-term, the Regis Centre has something a little different to entertain children during the holidays.

Exciting Science, on THursday, February 20, is a brandnew theatre show featuring amazing experiments from the world of science and is not to be missed. It’s the perfect way to engage the mind and imagination during a dull and boring half-term holiday!

Join the crazy scientists as they create a volcanic eruption, build an air missile launcher, make mini rockets and create some pretty big bangs! All live on stage. With loads more fun and other experiments to see, this highly interactive show is the perfect way to expand your mind in the world of science.

Who knows, the next generation of future scientist could be you. So, stand clear and prepare for action, as

THURSDAY 20 FEBRUARY HALF TERM FUN @ 11.30AM & 2.30PM

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Half-term fun for one to seven-year-olds Little Street Drayton Waterside Retail & Leisure Bognor Road, Merston, Chichester, PO20 1EG Tel: 01243 696166 www.little-street.co.uk LITTLE STREET is a scaled-down version of a typical town, inspiring children to explore life in the world around them though role play.

An ideal alternative to soft play, and a great rainy day activity, the centre offers an educational play experience, in a clean, safe and engaging environment.

Perfect for play dates with friends, quality time with your little ones, or somewhere for parents to relax with a coffee, while

the children explore.

Visitor numbers are restricted to avoid overcrowding, and at the end of each play period the centre is restored back to its original state so that the next group of children will enjoy the ‘wow’ factor.

At £6.45 per child (with free adult entry), it’s great value, too.

Open seven days a week with four play sessions daily. Pre-booking is advisable to guarantee entry at: little-street.co.uk

this show is full of wiz, bang, pop and splurt! Who says that science has to be boring?

In performance at either 11.30am or 2.30pm, Exciting Science is particularly suitable for ages four and upwards. Tickets can be booked via the Regis Centre box office on 01243 861010 or online at alexandratheatre.co.uk.

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Discover what the Romans did for us and how they lived Fishbourne Roman Palace Roman Way, Chichester PO19 3QR Tel: 01243 785859 www.sussexpast.co.uk PUSH open the modern glass doors at the entrance to Fishbourne Roman Palace and be transported back 2,000 years.

Visitors of all ages are welcome throughout the year to view the amazing remains, including mosaics, see artefacts found on the site west of Chichester and enjoy activities to bring this important part of our nation's history to life.

In 1960, a digger driver working for Portsmouth Water Company was getting ready to lay a water main when he accidentally discovered parts of what was subsequently realised to be Britain's largest Roman home.

Excited archaeologists began work to investigate what was under the field and were astounded to uncover remnants of a lavish Roman building, dating from the beginning of the occupation in Britain in 43AD and subsequently hugely extended before a fire in about 270 destroyed much of it, leaving it to decay over the centuries.

In the 60 years since the palace was rediscovered, the Sussex Archaeological Society has looked after the site and continued with further excavations and research to increase our knowledge of the Romans and how they lived in West Sussex.

THe original palace had a bigger footprint

than Buckingham Palace and today its southern wing is under homes and roads built in the last 300 years but the north wing is now protected from the elements, forming the main part of the museum and is where vibrant mosaics, underfloor heating and remains of walls give a vivid impression of the grand way of life led by the Roman invaders and their followers.

Learning about the past is always fun for children of all ages and Fishbourne has plenty of enthusiastic volunteers on hand to talk to them and help them make the most of the many hands-on activities.

THis half-term holiday, from Monday, February 17, to Friday, February 21, gives visitors a chance to experience practical skills from the Roman kitchen to Roman school life, bread making, clay and costumes, it’s all about getting hands-on.

Other options are to taste Roman food, make a Roman oil lamp, have a go at weaving, dress in Roman costume and much more. Activities will run from 10am – 4pm daily and are included in the admission price.

In the display area adjoining the entrance hall, there's a chance to see genuine finds from excavations and a model of how the palace would have looked in its heyday when Chichester was a major Roman city and port and the palace's owner was a rich and important person, able to afford the best and latest decoration and comforts for his home as well as the finest food and drink for his family and guests.

All the main exhibits are under cover but the palace's extensive grounds have been restored to show how its gardens would have looked in Roman times and visitors are welcome to walk around and imagine themselves in the magnificent palace.

Event co-ordinator Charley Chamberlain said: “THis is a fun-packed day offering lots of opportunities to take part in a whole range of Roman activities. THe activities are suitable for all ages and will be located inside, running throughout the day.”

THe popular on-site cafe has refreshments available all day and the well-stocked shop offers appropriate souvenirs as well as books on Roman subjects. THere is ample free car parking.

Keen young archaeologists can return to the palace to join Togi’s Team, a club for budding historians aged six and older.

Regular sessions are held from 10am12.30pm on Saturdays but must be booked and paid for in advance.

Until March 31, Fishbourne Roman Palace is open every day, 10am-4pm then in April, May, June, July, August and September opening hours are 10am – 5pm.

More themed family activities are planned for school holidays and weekends in 2020, including a week of Easter fun based on rabbits -which were introduced to British dinner tables by the Romans.

For full information about visiting Fishbourne Roman Palace, visit the website at: sussexpast.co.uk or call 01243 785859.

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Half-term at the award winning aviation museum Tangmere Military Aviation Museum Gamecock Terrace, Tangmere, Chichester PO20 2ES Tel: 01243 790 090 www.tangmere-museum.org.uk Email: info@tangmere-museum.org.uk THE Tangmere Military Aviation Museum reopened its doors to the public on Saturday, February 1, following its annual two month maintenance period.

During these two winter months the museum’s all volunteer workforce made a number of important changes and improvements to the exhibits to improve the visitor experience. THese include additional displays in the museum’s Battle of Britain Hall, this summer marking the 80th anniversary of this crucial 1940 battle.

At half-term, the museum has an activity centre for children with quizzes, questionnaires and the ever popular ‘Find the Tangmere Teddy-Bear’ challenge for our very little visitors.

We also have aircraft simulators for children including our WW2 combat simulator with unlimited simulated ammunition to shoot down enemy aircraft!

Adults, at no extra charge – why not try our

Lightning cockpit fast-jet simulator? Take off from Tangmere, fly to Portsmouth and return to attempt to make a landing, all with the help of one of our friendly instructors. Or, new to the museum this year, why not sit in a Provost cockpit procedures trainer and learn how to work through the start-up procedures to start the piston engine?

Our visitors are always interested in the heroic stories of the SOE agents who were flown from Tangmere in the dead of night to French farmers' fields, the pilots using moonlight to navigate by.

See our full size Lysander replica (now re-badged as famous pick-up pilot Jimmy ‘Mac’ McCairns’ aircraft) that carried out these clandestine missions.

Adults and children – sit in our Hunter aircraft cockpit and experience what it was like to be a jet fighter pilot. Our well stocked shop has items for all ages including those exclusive to the museum.

New this year is a children’s booklet on Billy Drake, a famous fighter pilot who flew in the Battle of Britain from Tangmere. If you want refreshment look no further than our acclaimed NAAFI tearoom.

THis February the museum is open from 10am to 4.30pm. More information at: tangmere-museum. org.uk

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A-maze-ing fun for all at Amberley this half-term Amberley Museum New Barn Rd, Amberley, Arundel BN18 9LT Tel: 01798 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk office@amberleymuseum.co.uk THIS half-term children can travel back to the good old days and make their own cardboard marble maze at Amberley Museum.

Follow this up with a puzzle-based family trail to discover the engineering and industrial heritage of the 36 acre museum site in the heart of the South Downs National Park. THe narrow-gauge railway and historic bus rides will be operating, with over 20 exhibition areas to discover, providing hours of fun for all the family.

Activities, including railway and bus rides, are free

with donations welcome.

THe marble maze workshop will run from 10.30am12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm on Wednesday, February 19 to Friday, 21, with the family trail and rides running from Wednesday, February 19, to Sunday, 23.

Gift-aided tickets are £15 for adults, £13 for concessions and £8 for children aged four-15 (under five are free). Family tickets start at £31.

Amberley Museum is open 10am until 4.30pm Wednesdays to Sundays, with last entry one hour before closing. THe Limeburners Cafe serves a variety of sandwiches and snacks. with hot food at lunchtime.

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HALF TERM FUN at Amberley Museum Family activities including cardboard marble maze making, a puzzle-based trail, rides on our narrow-gauge railway and historic bus...and over 40 exhibits to explore!

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Explore the wonderful artefacts on display in the Mystery Warrior exhibition and discover the secrets of an Iron Age Warrior who lived over 2,000 years ago.

For our younger audiences, discover the story of brother and sister, Zach and Lily, who live on an Iron Age farm with a runaway pig. THis newly commissioned story by author and illustrator Tom Tinn-Disbury can be found on story boards around the Mystery Warrior exhibition. Help Zach and Lily find their pigs that are running free around the museum and collect the letters on the pigs to complete the missing word.

If you’re looking for a craft activity, join us on February 18 for ‘Space Craft’ and make your own stargazing telescope and constellation cards. THis event is part of the South Downs Dark Skies festival. Suitable for

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Explore the secrets of the most elaborately equipped Iron Age Warrior grave ever found in England.

The Novium Museum & Tourist Information Centre, Tower Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1QH | T: 01243 775888 | www.thenovium.org

ages five-11. Sessions run at 11am, 11.45am, 12.30pm and 1.15pm for £3 per child. Advance booking is recommended via: thenovium.org/boxoffice THere are also lots of interesting objects and interactive displays to explore around the museum and a cafe overlooking the Roman Bathhouse in which to enjoy a refreshment.

Mystery Warrior: THe North Bersted Man is open to the public until September 26. Free admission, donations welcome.

THe exhibition and accompanying programme has been made possible thanks to Berkeley Group donating the artefacts, a £50,000 grant from THe National Lottery Heritage Fund and signature sponsorship from Irwin Mitchell. To find out more visit thenovium.org

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By David Rigglesford, president of the Rotary Club of Chichester THIS MONTH, I should like shine a light on what actually goes on inside Chichester Rotary Club.

I have been a member for only a little over five years, but many of our members have been Rotarians for much longer, some having transferred to the club and others whose membership has been entirely within the club.

Our members come from all walks of life, there are no restrictions on having only a single representative of any trade or profession as was the case in the past. We meet mostly at lunchtimes on a Tuesday, most of our members are retired, although we do have a few who still work.

Strictly enforced attendance requirements at Rotary clubs are a thing of the past, so we are always happy to welcome those who can’t make regular meetings, but are willing to help with our projects. Meetings usually involve a two-course meal, an interesting talk or club business, and some delightful fellowship.

We do have occasional evening meetings, particularly what we call our fifth Tuesday meetings. THese occur when there are five Tuesdays in a calendar month, partners are invited, and usually involve a dinner and a talk or some form of entertainment.

Many of our partners have joined us as family members, a category which recognises the invaluable contribution that our partners make to our Rotary experience in supporting our events and projects.

THe perception of Rotary from the outside is of a maledominated organisation, but this is no longer true. Our current national president is female, as were my two predecessors as club president.

Speaking of perceptions, many of you will think of Rotarians as people in high-visibility tabards clutching collection buckets at the Cross. While our Christmas collections for local charities are of great importance, there is much more to Rotary than this.

We do many other things to raise money and support those in need in Chichester and further afield. Our community projects team supports many individuals of all ages, some of whom are maybe facing temporary difficulties, need money for some vital piece of equipment, or wish to travel abroad for charity work.

For young people, we run an annual poetry competition, a public speaking competition, and provide funding for youngsters to take part in a Rotary young leaders programme. For disadvantaged children, we run an annual steam day with the local model engineers, giving rides on trains for children from Fordwater and St Antony’s schools – always a delightful day.

We provide stewards for major events in the city such as the annual 10k race, the Chichester Half Marathon, and the Remembrance Day parade, we run an annual day to provide free blood pressure checks – the list goes on!

To celebrate 100 years of Rotary in Chichester, we will be holding a concert by the Chichester City Band at St Paul’s Church on Saturday, March 28. THe concert will feature music from the movies over the past 100 years, interspersed with a commentary on what was happening in our Rotary Club during the same period.

Tickets are now available online via our club website: chichesterrotaryclub.org We would love to see you there!

PREMIER MARINAS has announced that this year’s Chichester Boat Show will take place from April 25 – 26.

Alongside an array of new and pre-owned sailing and power boats, the show will include a dedicated watersports area for those who are keen to embrace all aspects of getting out on the water.

Plus, on the Sunday, there will be a flares disposal service for premier berth-holders and visitors.

With superb on-water and onshore displays, this will be a great opportunity for visitors to get up close and personal with the boats, and talk to experts who have a real passion for their brands.

Exhibitors will include onsite brokerages, Ancasta International Boat Sales, and Blackrock Yachting and Boat Shop, which will have a selection of new and preowned boats for buyers to step

CHICHESTER resident Anne Vickers has released a new children's book all about Noah.

Never without a pet or two, it was her love of animals which led to Anne dreaming up these quirky rhymes to entertain the youngest members of her family.

From fashion model to professional photographer, and with interests ranging from Japanese culture to

aboard.

RBS Marine, the sole distributors of Rodman boats in the UK, will be also be in attendance, along with the RNLI, which will be on hand to conduct life-jacket clinics and boat checks.

THere will also be a wide range of additional products and services on display, including luxury cars, watersport accessories and SUP boards from Aqua Living, kayaking and canoeing experiences from Fluid Adventures and marine electronics from Roger Upham Marine Electronics (represented by Raymarine).

Parker Marine Services and Elvstrom Sails UK will attend with pop-up displays. RYA Training Centre, Chichester, and Portsmouth Marine Training will also be on hand to offer advice and Chichester Yacht Club will have its 2020 cruising, racing and social programme available.

Corsican mountains, she has now retired to Chichester, where she lives near members of her family with her pet poodle, Kira, who is (of course) thoroughly spoilt.

Children can join Noah and the animals on an alphabet adventure in a fun and funny illustrated tale.

'Animals of THe Ark' is now available to order from bookshops or direct from the publisher.

CHICHESTER-BASED charities to benefit from contributions from a funeral service company include St Wilfrid's Hospice and THe Apuldram Centre.

Nearly 600 donations were made in 2019 across Sussex via a free online memorial feature offered by a number of Sussex cooperative funeral homes.

St Wilfrid's Hospice in Bosham received £5,680 while THe Apuldram Centre, a charity supporting adults with learning difficulties, received £680.

THanks to the generosity of those who have recently lost a loved one, £25,990 was donated via the feature offered by THe Co-operative Funeralcare branches in Sussex, which are part of Southern Co-op.

In 2019, donations averaged around £44 per donation. THis is an increase from 2018 when 355 donations were made totalling £13,217 - an average of £37 per donation.

THe memorial page also allows friends and family to set up a personal tribute page to light virtual candles, share memories, stories, photos and videos of loved ones.

Steve Pearce, chief operating officer for funeral care at Southern Co-op, said: "THe charities people chose to donate to can be a reflection of something their loved one held dear to them or a charity that supported them at a time of need.

"We know that people donated to 351 different charities last year but what we can't quantify is how many people that went on to help. THe donations would have made a difference to thousands of people's lives and this is incredibly special."

Funeral homes in Sussex offering the free online memorial feature include THe Co-operative Funeralcare in Bognor Regis, Chichester, Felpham and Rose Green.

For more information about online tributes, visit: funeralcare. co.uk/tributes-and-donations

STAGECOACH’S Chichester depot has donated over £1,000 to Stonepillow, following the success of its fundraising activities in December.

Drivers from the bus firm’s depot dressed up in festive costumes and travelled around the region spreading Christmas cheer with music, decorations and lighting. Generous donations were also received from customers using the city's park and ride service which ran in the lead-up to Christmas.

Mike Armitage, Stagecoach operations manager for Chichester, said: “We are extremely proud of all of our drivers and their commitment to helping those in need in our community. It is so important for local businesses like us to give back to the areas we serve but we would also like to thank our passengers for giving so generously and supporting such a great cause.”

THe fundraising team from Stonepillow added: "We really appreciate all of the fundraising efforts from Stagecoach South and are so grateful for their work.

“As a local charity, we rely heavily on the generosity of the community support from businesses like Stagecoach. THank you to all of the Stagecoach staff and passengers for digging deep and making a real difference.”

Stonepillow is a charity that helps the homeless by offering shelter, information and support. THe charity was formed in 1989 and now works with over 130 people every single day, empowering them to rebuild their lives and find independent accommodation they can call home.

To find out more about the cause and see how you can show your support, visit: stonepillow.org.uk/how-to-help/

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All about the bridges of Chichester Canal Researched by Moira Cooper- Chichester Canal Heritage Centre subscribing to this cause, with Casher giving 10 guineas and Dudley giving 5 guineas in 1820. Both also worked for the Institute for educating poor children. Dudley was the commissioner for paving, lighting and improving the town of Portsmouth and sat on the grand jury for Portsmouth Quarter Sessions. He was chairman of the Victoria Pier Company from its foundation, holding the post for 17 years, tripling its size and increasing its commercial success. Joseph Dudley died in 1869, aged 90.

Cutfield Bridge, which crossed the canal at Birdham, was named after William Cutfield, who owned Bailiffscourt, a significant historic estate of 367 acres at Climping. THe estate bordered the River Arun, providing access for the trading of goods coming up the river. He was treasurer and the largest shareholder in the Wey and Arun Navigation Company, with which the new canal connected for travel to London, and he was a significant shareholder in the Portsmouth and Arundel Navigation Company, owning 250 shares in the company.

Both Crosbie and Cutfield swing bridges were replaced by fixed road bridges in the mid 1920s.

Casher Bridge was sited between Cutfield Bridge and the sea-lock at Salterns. THe bridge and the neighbouring lock were

named after Edward Casher, who was a wine merchant in Portsmouth, trading as Casher & Pope at 24 High Street and supplying wines and spirits to Portsmouth and the Royal Navy. He was an initial supporter of the Portsmouth Fly Barge Company and became the company secretary. He used the non-stop fly barge service to transport wines to London. He was also involved in some shipping to Lisbon, Cadiz and Gibraltar.

He held country estates around Sussex, and lived at Froddington Hall, in Fratton.

He was a member of the management committee of the Portsmouth and Arundel Navigation Company for over 10 years and together with two partners he owned and ran the Portsea Island Waterworks.

THe Heritage Centre is housed in the Old Stable Block, next to the Richmond Arms, and both of these were original buildings at the canal basin, dating from the 1820s. THe Heritage Centre is open seven days a week during the cafe opening hours and entrance is free. In addition to independent visitors, Chichester Canal welcomes school, youth and adult groups and tailor these visits to the requirements of each group, including a boat trip along the canal.

For further information see the canal website: chichestercanal.org.uk or email: info@chichestercanal.com

f Drawing showing Casher Bridge | Pic: Chichester Canal Heritage Centre ALL OF the original bridges along the canal from Chichester to Birdham were iron swing bridges which were opened to allow sailing boats through.

THese bridges were built in 1820 by Tickell and Company in Southampton and were identical to today's only remaining example, Poyntz Bridge. THe bridges were named after people who were key to the building and success of the canal and this article will explore some of those people.

Padwick Bridge occupied the site where Poyntz Bridge now stands and was named after William Padwick Junior. William Padwick and his father, also William, owned extensive lands throughout West Sussex and East Hampshire. Padwick Junior was a lawyer and entrepreneur who lived at Warblington House, near Havant.

He was a supporter of and investor in the Portsmouth and Arundel Navigation Company. Padwick also enthusiastically supported the building of a substantial bridge from Langstone to Hayling Island after a navigation channel was dug across the 700-year-old wadeway to facilitate the transportation of goods from the canal at Birdham across the harbours to the canal on Portsea Island. THis bridge opened in 1824, connecting the island to the mainland.

Poyntz Bridge was sited originally at Hunston Common, at the junction of the main line of the canal from Ford to Salterns Lock at Birdham and the spur leading to Chichester.

After being rescued in a decayed state, the bridge was restored by Sussex Industrial Archaeology Society and erected close to the Basin in Chichester. THe bridge was

named after William Stephen Poyntz, who was the grandson of Stephen Poyntz, a diplomat and courtier at the court of King George II, and the son of the manager of the Prince of Wales’ staghounds.

In 1794, he married the heiress to Cowdray Park, and they lived at his family estate in Berkshire and at Cowdray Park.

He sat in Parliament for several different constituencies, including Chichester, between 1823 and 1830, and Midhurst from 1835 until retiring through ill-health in 1837.

Crosbie Bridge, sited at Donnington, was named after Major General Sir John Gustavus Crosbie. Crosbie came from a military family whose seat was at Northland in Funtington, and who owned extensive lands in Sussex. He was appointed deputy lieutenant of Sussex in 1812, and was knighted in May, 1837. He married the daughter of George White THomas, who was MP for Chichester between 1784 and 1812.

His father-in-law was very much against the canal project, and Crosbie also opposed it.

THey both attended a meeting in 1815 at the Fleece Inn in Chichester to protest against the proposed canal, and both subscribed £200 to a fund to meet the expense of opposing the canal scheme. Despite this, a bridge was named after him as he was a significant landowner.

Dudley Bridge, located between Crosbie and Cutfield Bridges, was named after Joseph Dudley, who was one of the original subscribers to the Portsmouth and Arundel Navigation Company. He lived at Grand Parade, in Portsmouth. He worked alongside Edward Casher on restoring Elective Franchise within Portsmouth, both

Poyntz Bridge was originally sited at Hunston Common, at the junction of the main line of the Canal from Ford to Salterns Lock at Birdham and the spur leading to Chichester

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f Poyntz Bridge | Pic: Chichester Canal Heritage Centre

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Name of Applicant: Mr Simon K C Kendall Postal address of premises: (or if no postal address, description of location and extent of the premises): Runcton Farm Shop Pagham Road Runcton Chichester PO20 1LJ Description of application: To add consumption of alcohol on the premises for the same hours currently permitted.

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Chi ready for big challenge against leaders CHICHESTER CITY will be out for revenge tomorrow when they host Hastings United.

THe leaders come to Oaklands Park fresh from a damaging 3-0 reverse at home to second-placed Ashford United last weekend in front of a 1,189 strong crowd at their Pilot Field home.

City lost 5-1 earlier in the season when a side hungover from an epic FA Cup run were pulled apart at the same venue by a ruthless United.

A 3-0 victory on Guernsey puts Miles Rutherford's side in good spirits for the re-match on their home patch.

And coach Darin Killpartrick believes the game will be a great gauge of Chi's progress since moving up to BetVictor South East this season.

Killpartrick told THe Post: "In my opinion, they are the best team in

the league.

"I believe what they have done down there is excellent and it will be a great challenge to our players.

"It is an opportunity to see how far we have come and it will be a good measuring stick for us now."

THe two teams met on December 7 shortly after Chi's FA Cup clash with Tranmere.

Killpartrick added: "THey caught at a good time last time as it was on the back of the FA Cup run.

"We were fatigued but I still maintain they are the best team in the league and it will be a great challenge to see how far we have come."

Chichester's trip to Haywards Heath's Hanbury Park on Tuesday was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

THat was a major disappointment admits Killpartrick after Chi's impressive 3-0 win at Guernsey

f Josh Clack scores the third | Pics: Neil Holmes

f Pagham score | Pic: Roger Smith

Come and roar Lions on urges manager Hardwell after crucial triumph last Saturday.

Goals from Kaleem Haitham, Gicu lordache and Josh Clack saw Chi snap up the points in the Channel Islands.

Chi had to wait to just before the break to take the lead.

Haitham pounced on a loose

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ball and made no mistake to beat home goalkeeper Callum Stanton.

THe lead was doubled after 52 minutes when Iordache seized on a wayward pass before rifling home to give Stanton no chance.

Clack wrapped up victory with a 90th-minute finish as Chi moved up to seventh with the win.

Killpartrick said: "It was a decent win and we probably played our best football for a long time.

"I have been waiting for that to happen and I wish we could have kept the momentum going on to Tuesday's game against Haywards Heath and then Saturday.

"THat would have been ideal but we cannot control the weather.

"We played some good football and our game-management was excellent at last.

"THat was what really impressed me."

Chi are at Whitehawk on Tuesday as they face another top five side.

Hastings United (H) Tomorrow (Saturday February 15), at 3pm

England call-ups for college TWO Chichester College students have been selected to represent England later this month.

Nicole Robinson and Dylan Jelley have both been called up to the England Colleges’ women’s and men’s squads for a forthcoming international football tournament in Italy.

England Colleges will compete in the Roma Caput Mundi, where they will face teams from Spain, Italy and Wales during the five-day competition.

It is a second call-up for Jelley, who plays for Worthing in the BetVictor Premier. He said: “I’m feeling less nervous than last year.

"We did well but we’ll be facing different teams this time so we don’t know what to expect.

“THe tournament should be good. It’s intense and it’s hard work as the teams are at a high level, but I’m feeling confident ahead of the competition.”

Goalkeeper Robinson, who is studying sport at the college, said: “I’m looking forward to it. It’s a great feeling to represent your country and this is probably my greatest achievement since playing for the college.

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“It should be a very good experience.

Last year the England squad won the tournament, so there’s a bit of pressure on us this season but I’m excited to get out there.”

THe annual tournament, which brings together some of the best players at Under-19

level, runs from Monday, February 17. THe men’s side is coached by Chichester College lecturer Darin Killpartrick.

Executive principal Andrew Green said: “We wish Nicole and Dylan luck ahead of the competition and know they will do the college proud.”

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KERRY HARDWELL has sounded a rallying cry to Pagham supporters ahead of tomorrow's big game against high-flying Peacehaven and Telscombe.

THe Lions earned their third win in four games on Tuesday night when they beat Loxwood 2-0 in their basement battle to climb three places up the Southern Combination League premier division.

Victory left their opponents firmly rooted to the foot of the table.

THe home win banished memories of an agonising last-minute defeat at Langney Wanderers last Saturday.

And boss Hardwell is now focused on putting more daylight between his side and the relegation places.

A delighted Hardwell said: "After losing at Langney Wanderers in the last 30 seconds in a game we deserved something from, I asked for a massive reaction against Loxwood.

"THe boys were fantastic.

THey rode out the storm for the first ten minutes and after that we controlled the game and deserved the win.

"More pleasing for me was back-to-back home clean sheets.

"In the last four games we’ve collected nine points, which is a great boost for the club.

"Saturday will be a tough game against a strong

Peacehaven so my message to the Pagham locals is get down and support these boys."

Kieron Howard headed home a curling Lukas Franzen-Jones corner at the near post for Lions' opener against Loxwood in the 16th minute.

Callum Chalmers made it 2-0 in the 31st minute when he raced on to a long through ball to slide it under the advancing keeper.

Pagham fell to a goal in the fourth minute of added on time at Langney on Saturday – exactly the same as 12 months ago at the same venue.

THe Lions were on the back foot from the start and only Langney's wayward shooting and excellent goalkeeping display from Tom Crook prevented the hosts from going in front.

Franzen-Jones managed to hit a post with the goal gaping but that was the closest the Lions went to scoring.

THe hosts missed two glorious chances while the Lions had their one and only real chance of the half in the 72nd minute, when FranzenJones slid the ball a fraction past the far post from a Toby Funnell pass.

Disaster struck in the 94th minute for Pagham when Ali Rainford's pinpoint cross was headed home at the far post by the unmarked Shane Saunders.

Sportinbrief  Football SELSEY head to Mile Oak tomorrow (3pm KO) after again being hit by a postponement last weekend.

THe Southern Combination League revealed by the end of last weekend it had seen 271 games postponed across the divisions.

Selsey sit in mid-table while the Oaks are pushing for a topfour spot.

In division two, Bosham did manage to get a game in at Brighton Electricity last Saturday.

THey fought back from conceding an own goal through Charlie Cooper after

half-an-hour to earn a point.

Alex Barnes supplied the cross on 75 minutes which was finished off well by Michael Anderson.

THe Robins had chances to win the game in an improved second 45 minutes.

THey have another tough task on their hands tomorrow when they go to secondplaced Upper Beeding (2pm KO).

Beeding have won nine of their 11 home games this season.

THe Robins have won just once on their travels so far in the league.

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Sportinbrief  Golf TOBY TREE came third at the Cape Town Open to continue his good form on the Sunshine Tour.

THe Golf at Goodwood ambassador finished ten under on 278 after rounds of 67, 69, 71 and 71 (par 72) at the Royal Cape Golf Club in South Africa.

Sweden’s Anton Karlsson won by one stroke over Garrick Higgo on 14-underpar 274.

Tree remained consistent throughout with a five-under par opening round 67 putting him in the frame for the prestigious title.

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Breach adds to Red Roses try tally JESS BREACH was on the scoresheet when England made it two wins from two in the 2020 Women’s Six Nations as they beat Scotland 53-0 at Murrayfield.

Flying winger Breach, from Chichester, latched on to an Emily Scarratt looping miss pass to race in for her 21st try in 12 Tests.

England secured a bonus-point win with eight tries in freezing conditions in Scotland.

THe rest came from Sarah Bern, Abby Dow (two), Emily Scott (two), Sarah Hunter and Claudia McDonald.

Scarratt kicked five conversions and a penalty.

Scarratt’s 13-point haul meant she overtook teammate Katy Daley-McLean as England Women’s alltime leading scorer.

THe game took place on Monday after it was postponed on Sunday due to safety fears because of Storm Ciara.

Chichester return to London One South action tomorrow when they travel to Cobham (2.30pm KO).

THe first team had a blank weekend last Saturday in the league.

Cobham will represent another tough test on the road for Chichester, who have struggled for wins away from Oaklands Park.

Cobham sit fifth in the table and 13 points above the visitors, who have now established themselves in

the top eight with a seven-point gap between their closest rivals below them.

Bognor, who were also without a game last

FONTWELL PARK lost its second successive meeting to the wet weather on THursday.

Punters were denied jumps action after the recent rain.

A statement from the course said: “THe ground is heavy, wet in places and is currently unraceable. Customers can contact us via info@fontwellpark.co.uk for refunds / exchanges.”

ADI LINFIELD was week 11's oche star despite Little Legends losing to Hunston Hares in the Bognor Benevolent Darts League. Here are the full results: DIVISION ONE - Newtown Amity 17 Lamb Nomads 5; Legends 9 Friary 'Z' 13; Hunston Hares 13 Little Legends 9; Lamb Shankers – bye. MOTM: Adi Linfield (Little Legends) 13 & 16 darts [34.55 av]; Micky Rowland (Friary 'Z') 19 & 21 darts [26.42 av]; Stuart Rose (Newtown Amity) 27 & 30 darts [17.58 av].

DIVISION TWO - Lamb Chops 9 Chi Snooker Club 'A' 15; Friary 'D' 14 Lamb 7; Aldingbourne Mavericks 6 Royal Oak 15; Pagham CC 'B' – bye. MOTM: Adam Hall (Aldingbourne Mavericks) 17 & 21 darts [23.20 av]; Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club 'A') 19 & 19 darts [26.37 av]; Buster Barton (Friary 'D') 25 & 29 darts [18.56 av].

DIVISION THREE - Richmond Resurrected 10 - Old Barn 10; Railway Sleepers 9 - Newtown Clubbers 12; Friary 'C' 9 - Richmond Rebels 15; Chi Snooker Club 'B' 16 - ASC 5. MOTM/LOTM: Gary English (Old Barn) 18 & 27 darts [22.27 av]; Connor Jeffs (Chi Snooker Club 'B') 22 & 22 darts [22.77 av]; Dan Middleton (Newtown Clubbers) 24 & 25 darts [20.45 av]; Karen Bennett (Friary 'C') 30 & 33 darts [15.06 av].

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Saturday, are at home in Hampshire Premier leaders when ninth-placed Alresford visit.

Alresford lost last weekend to Alton.

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Thorney issue for TZ runners A HANDFUL of Bognor Regis Tone Zone runners took on the first Chichester Harbour 15k, 12.9k and 5k event.

THe event takes runners around THorney Island on paths, mud and sand, which made it a challenging event for all those taking part.

Martin Playford led the club home in the 15k as he finished in one hour 38 minutes along with his training partner and good friend Christine Rounds.

Jo Hall and Elle Matthews finished the challenging route in 1:42 and 1:43. Lesley Ward, Natalie Tribe, Lucy Isitt, Karen Vilday and Marzena Sowinska were just ten minutes behind in 1:54.

Sam Yates and Michelle Maxim ran together to finish in 1:58, labelling it a great catch up for them too. Tina Ede completed the route in 2:14 despite a few falls in the mud.

In the 12.9k was Karen Butcher finishing in two hours 19 minutes. Jayne Marshall was taking part in the 5k and finished in 48min.38sec.

Chichester Harbour 15k (8.2.20) - Martin Playford 1:38.27; Christine Rounds 1:38.29; Jo Hall 1:42.37; Elle Matthews 1:43.20; Lesley Ward 1:54.08; Natalie Tribe 1:54.20; Lucy Isitt 1:54.22; Karen Vilday 1:54.28; Marzena Sowinska 1:54.55; Samantha Yates 1:58.15; Michelle Maxim 1:58.17; Tina Ede 2:14.36.

Chichester Harbour 12.9k Karen Butcher 2:19.10.

Chichester Harbour 5k - Jayne Marshall 48.38.

LANCE SHATRI made a winning club debut for St Gerards as their lone representative on the Crawley show.

THe 17-year-old amateur from the Chichester-based club was up against a home boxer at the Goffs Social Club in the town.

THe heavyweight weighed in at 86kg against 18-year-old Scott Livingstone, who came in at 87.5kg.

Livingstone had a previous win on his record as the pair met in three two-minute rounds bout.

St Gerards coach Gerry Lavelle admitted it had been a gamble taking the match-up.

He said: “We only took the contest at two days’ notice as Scott’s planned opponent had dropped out.

“Lance has been chomping at the bit to get out in competition and we decided to go for it as we felt he was ready.”

He added: "I told Lance too relax and enjoy the experience as he was very hyped up for the contest.

“Lance is a very dynamic power puncher, especially for his young age, so I knew his debut would be interesting with his come forward style of boxing and he would be

chasing his opponent down.

“Competition is very different to all the rounds of sparring we do in preparation for the real thing.”

Shatri tried to cut off the ring and pin Livingstone down, who tried to box at long range and use his height advantage.

THe southpaw landed with some good early shots but Shatri responded as the round wore on and scored with some heavy backhands.

A three-punch combination saw Shatri’s knees dip and he was given a standing eight count before getting extra time as his gumshield was washed after coming out in the flurry of punches.

Shatri was quickly back on his opponent as the bout resumed and a flurry of punches saw the referee jump in and halt the contest to give the St Gerards boxer a stoppage win.

Livingstone suffered a left eye injury in the onslaught.

Coach Lavelle added: "Lance was amazing in his debut and will continue to improve with more suitable competition. He is a work in progress and is learning all the time. He is a very bright prospect although he still very much a raw novice. I believe he can go far."

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JACK PEARCE admits Bognor's squad is being stretched to the limit by injuries as they bid to get back on track tomorrow when Bishop's Stortford visit.

THe Rocks went down 2-0 at Enfield Town last Saturday, while storm damage at Nyewood Lane meant Tuesday night's Sussex Senior Cup quarter-final against Brighton and Hove Albion was postponed until next Wednesday (7.45pm).

Although disappointed to lose at Enfield, manager Pearce felt there were extenuating circumstances.

Pearce said: "From the start of the previous week, we had five players who either couldn't play, didn't play, came off early or are out now for a while.

"THat's half a team and unfortunately Bognor cannot lose half a team and expect to go away from home and do well against teams in the top third of the league."

Coach Robbie Blake was highly critical of the performance but Pearce struck a more even note.

Harvey Whyte was ruled out through suspension but is available tomorrow.

Arron Hopkinson has now left the club to seek "pastures new" revealed Pearce while centrehalf Joe Cook (knee) is out indefinitely.

Doug Tuck and Jake Flannigan both came off in the first half at Enfield while Mason Walsh is also sidelined.

Pearce said: "I shall be surprised if any of them are playing in the next couple of weeks.

"We shall get our squad players in and see what they can do.

"Or try and sign new players - and that is not easy. Although, I am sure there are plenty of my supporters who think miracles are not difficult to achieve."

He added: "We're still just six points off the play-offs.

"THe top two will be either Worthing, Folkestone or Hornchurch in my opinion.

"THey will be there, then there is about another eight or nine clubs who could all be fancying themselves to get the other two positions. And we are one of them.

"THere's Carshalton, Cray, Horsham, Leatherhead, Kingstonian, us, Enfield and East THurrock all in it.

"THere are seven clubs fighting for two positions - and we are still one of them."

Rocks were counting the cost of the storm which ripped down a canopy at the club.

Pearce said: "We have quite a bit of damage. We need a clearup, secure everything and then we go again."

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Blake tears into poor Bognor ROBBIE BLAKE did not mince his words after Bognor fell to their first defeat in seven games against Enfield.

Two second-half goals sent Rocks tumbling to a 2-0 defeat in BetVictor Premier against their play-off rivals.

THe misery was compounded by the loss of influential midfielders Doug Tuck and Jake Flannigan to injury in a disappointing display at the Queen Elizabeth II Stadium last Saturday.

Blake was critical of the players after a below par performance left Rocks six points shy of the play-off places when a win would have catapulted them into the top five.

And he expects a response from Bradley Lethbridge after singling out the attacker for criticism.

Coach Blake said: "It was an important game and not enough players turned up on the day.

"We had about three players who deserved a little bit of credit out of the game and eight who were nowhere near up to scratch and that resulted in us getting a well deserved loss."

He added: "I told Bradley after 28 years of playing at all levels apart from non-league that he's got the worse body language I've ever seen.

"I've told him that and how he takes it is up to him.

"Good players and strong players come back and show what they can do and stick

two fingers up at the coach. We shall see what he does."

Enfield took the lead three minutes into the second half when Billy Bricknell's cross from the right beat Keaton Wood in the area before it fell to Lewis Taaffe, who bobbled a shot in under Amadou Tangara.

THe hosts wrapped up the win with three

minutes to go when Ken Charles latched onto a long ball, beat defender Matt Casey before patiently making his way back into the area to slot beyond Tangara with a low strike into the bottom left corner.

Tuck came off with a heel problem while Flannigan pulled up with a hamstring injury in the first half.

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f Doug Tuck STORM CIARA has taken precedence across the UK and it meant our home game against Brighton and Hove Albion U23s was called off this past Tuesday.

Well, in fact, they knew the day before because of damage to the ‘brolly end’ covered stand beside Seasons!

It’s a shame when the weather conditions mean we have to postpone yet again but it might give our players a chance to regroup after the defeat on Saturday to Enfield Town.

We haven’t won there since 2013 – the best I have seen us play there saw us get a draw at the Queen Elizabeth II Stadium, so a real bogey ground.

Nothing clicked for us last Saturday. Passes went astray, the heads dropped when we went behind and the one main chance we had was struck straight at their goalkeeper.

It was indeed a poor outing but you can’t play sublime football every week.

It really was a sombre atmosphere travelling back to Nyewood Lane on the coach that evening.

THe question still remains whether we will be in the playoffs by the end of the season.

A lot believe that after this performance we are unlikely to be in that picture.

I remain optimistic that we can reach fifth place but with another two injuries to worry about in Jake Flannigan and Doug Tuck, it will be tough in this latter part of the season.

Bishop's Stortford is the side who will travel to Nyewood Lane tomorrow in the Bet Victor Premier League.

I see Jamie Cureton has just left them for Hornchurch so

that is a positive for us.

I thought they were decent when Cureton was up top for them when we played them away in the first game this year.

He scored a great goal against us in that game as well. It’s time to bounce straight back from our previous defeat with a much improved performance at home.

Last time at home we took on Brightlingsea Regent and managed a 3-2 victory.

THe game was played at a frantic pace and in the first 20 or so minutes we saw Bognor dominate and edge to a 3-1 lead.

But, for me, we messed around at the back towards the end even when they went down to ten men through injury and having used all of their subs.

Despite this I was glad we kept hold of the three points.

Bizarrely though, the game should have been put to bed by half-time!

And as many of the fans will know, we have started to run our first Rocks Podcast. I plan on doing more episodes in the future with various fans and people associated with the club, so watch this space on that.

THanks to Kenneth Wood for joining me after the Kingstonian game.

I have received some positive feedback and have a few people who are interested in joining me for an episode, so thanks for that.

It takes a bit of time to organise so they won’t be on every week. More episodes are on the horizon.

See you tomorrow - weather permitting!

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Here at Smiley Kitchens, we have been in the fitted kitchen industry for over 10 years, and in this time, we have built up a fine reputation which we are really proud of.

So, if you have a tired or dated looking kitchen, then why not replace all the doors, panels and trims? It will make your old tired kitchen look like new again, for the fraction of the cost of a new kitchen, and all fitted in just a day or two. We have a fantastic range to choose from, and we are very much less expensive than any other quote you will receive. Please call Smiley Kitchens now for a free quote, no salesman or pressure selling.

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ALL DOORS MADE TO MEASURE

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EASY TO CARE FOR - a quick wipe with a neutral cleaner is all you need.

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