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In that meeting, Cllr Fitzjohn said he had asked Cllr Elkins about the study and models which were done to determine it was not viable to move the Hornet traffic lights.

In November last year, Cllr Fitzjohn said he was questioning a model which was used by the council to monitor traffic at the Hornet.

THe pedestrian crossing at Market Avenue and St Pancras was moved when

www.brickkilngardencentre.co.uk A COUNTY councillor has revealed that studies which were supposed to have been carried over a set of traffic lights may not have been done.

Cllr Jamie Fitzjohn told West Sussex County Council south Chichester county local committee on Tuesday evening he had met with Cllr Roger Elkins, cabinet member for highways and

planning permission was granted for a convenience store in Unicorn House.

However, Sainsbury’s pulled out of the move and it opened as a restaurant, Giggling Squid.

West Sussex County Council Highways had originally agreed to put the lights back after the THai restaurant took over the premises. In June, cameras were installed to survey the area and the resulting data enabled a model to be undertaken.

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On completion of the video survey,Tel. the traffic count and movements were used to complete a model of the junction with the current set-up. However, Cllr Fitzjohn said the model had never been completed.

He said: "Cllr Elkins said the cost of moving the lights would outweigh the benefit. I therefore asked him to tell me how they ascertained that benefit. THe answer was no, because they haven’t."

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Jimmy Buckley concert tour with special guest Claudia Buckley Jimmy Buckley is without a doubt one of Ireland’s best loved and most respected performers. Jimmy has enjoyed

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Jimmy possesses a very rare talent, not only as a

In The Summer of 2019 Jimmy Buckley launched his award winning TV show with Claudia as his co-presenter and it has turned out to be a ratings winner on Spotlight TV .

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Council approves plan for rough sleeper grant

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COUNCILLORS approved plans to accommodate receipt and spending of a rough sleeper grant in Chichester.

At a cabinet meeting on Tuesday morning, councillors agreed recommendations which were then discussed at the full council in the afternoon.

In October, 2019, the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government invited local authorities to submit proposals for funding to prevent and reduce rough sleeping. A bid was submitted with support from the ministry's housing advice and support team.

In January, the council was advised that the bid had been successful and the council has been allocated £230,465.

THe fund is designed to support local services dealing with the problem of rough sleepers.

An agreement with the ministry sets out monitoring arrangements and responsibilities, accountability, governance structure and financial arrangements for the project.

THe funding has been allocated to the council to cover the 2020/21 financial year for the sole purpose of delivering rough sleeping-funded services in Chichester.

Speaking at the cabinet meeting, Cllr Susan Taylor, cabinet member for planning, said: "THis is a good news story.

"I think we are all aware that there has been an increase in rough sleeping in Chichester.

"A question I have is, what happens after 2021?"

Divisional manager for housing, Linda Grange, said: "Representatives from the ministry of housing have indicated they are trying to negotiate the programmeBy Kelly Wick kelly.wickham with government."

Activities outlined within the delivery plan include the retention ofTHE NOVIU the existing navigator and supporteda grant of lettings officer posts employed byEngland to h Stonepillow, provision of additionalRoman Week staffing resources to extend the THanks to council’s rough sleeper outreachevent will service, extending opening hours atand arts, pr Stonepillow’s day centre hub, provisiondynamic pro of assessment beds and a dual diagnosis Chichester specialist worker to be employed byevery May Chichester’s Stonepillow.

THe cabinet and full council agreed toseries of dis give delegated authority to the directorengage visito of housing and communities, followingwill run from consultation with the cabinet memberMay 30. for housing services, to spend the rough THe fundi England m sleeper initiative grant.

Council leader Eileen Lintill said: "IEnactment, think this is a really good news story.

I commend officers for talking to the ministry and putting the application in for the grant and being successful.

"THere is a lot going on in Chichester to help the homeless.

"A bit more resource helps us bring that together and improves the life of people, which can only be a really good thing."

Police warn public to be vigilant in the city after reports of purse thefts POLICE are encouraging members of the public to be vigilant after a number of purse thefts have been reported in Chichester city centre.

Most of the victims have been elderly women. THe suspect typically 'bumps into' their victim before they realise their purse has been stolen.

Two similar incidents were reported in quick succession on Saturday, February 22, and the most recent was reported on Wednesday, February 26.

So far, 13 crimes where there appears to be a similar method used have been identified by police since January 1.

Inspector Sharon Sawyer, of Arun and Chichester crime prevention team, said: "We are exploring several lines of enquiry to establish whether all of these incidents are linked to the same

suspect or suspects.

"Police are working closely with partners and will be increasing patrols in the town centre.

"Please be vigilant and ensure your bags and handbags are firmly secured.

Remember, pickpockets are often opportunists but may be seen loitering in a particular area while on the lookout for victims.

"THey may use methods to distract, so please remain aware of your surroundings and ensure your belongings are fully secured.

If you have any information that may assist with our investigation please get in touch straight away."

Anyone with information is asked to report online or call 101 quoting serial 774 of 26/02.

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City's museum gets a grant for Roman week

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By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk THE NOVIUM Museum has been awarded a grant of £10,500 from Arts Council England to help make this year’s Chichester Roman Week the biggest and best yet.

THanks to this funding, the week-long event will incorporate more theatre and arts, promising a more exciting and dynamic programme than ever before.

Chichester Roman Week takes place every May half-term and celebrates Chichester’s rich Roman heritage with a series of district-wide events designed to engage visitors of all ages. THis year’s event will run from Saturday, May 23 to Saturday, May 30.

THe funding support from Arts Council England means that the Roman ReEnactment, which has established itself

as Chichester Roman Week’s popular headline event, will return to Priory Park for a third year.

For the first time, the re-enactment will take place across two days, May 24-25, and will feature a ‘Roman Takeover’ as the reenactors take to the streets of Chichester city centre on bank holiday Monday.

THe interactive event will remain free to attend, with donations welcome.

Cllr Roy Briscoe, cabinet member for community services at Chichester District Council, said: "Chichester Roman Week continues to grow in popularity, with more visitors attending and more venues participating each year.

"THis is the second year running that the museum has received funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

"THeir continued support is a brilliant

reflection on the success of our annual event, and means that this year’s Roman Week will benefit more people than ever before.”

New to the programme this year will be a pop up theatre performance by Chichester Festival Youth THeatre, who will perform an immersive Roman battle staged to music in Chichester city centre. THis year, residents and visitors can also enjoy a ‘Scratch Night’ held in THe Guildhall, Priory Park, where local thespians will have the opportunity to perform an array of original work with a Roman theme.

Other events taking place throughout the week include workshops, talks, tours, craft activities, film screenings and theatrical performances.

A full programme of events is available on THe Novium Museum’s website: thenovium. org/romanweek

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From page one "So then I asked how can you then say the cost will outweigh the benefit if you don't know what the benefit is.

THat answer is going to come back to me because they haven't calculated it.

"I have asked for the calculations, I have asked for the formula because I would like to see it and I would scrutinise the benefit.

"I also asked the regularity of the crossing at Market Road because of course the Hornet lights are now in sync with those. I was told it was one in a minute.

"So one time in every minute it is red and that sits red for 45 seconds. I then asked the regularity of when the lights were at the original position and I was told. 'We don't know, probably one in ten'.

"Well, again, how can you calculate the benefit if you haven't done the work involved to see how many pedestrians cross the road at the Hornet.?

"So again, those answers are going to come back to me and I've asked for further information of those."

Cllr Jamie Fitzjohn has been campaigning for a while now for the Hornet traffic lights and is urging people to continue to sign the petition to remove the lights.

At Tuesday's meeting, Cllr Fitzjohn added: "THere is an air quality

management area (AQMA) in St Pancras. I spoke to the district council today and apparently there have been improvements in the AQMA which is I would say expected, as not so much traffic is going down there now because it sits in the Hornet.

"I have asked if the AQMA as that is now not a priority for the district council, being the pollution levels in St Pancras have improved, whether that can be moved to the Hornet so we can ascertain pollution levels in that area. As we all agree, there is a climate emergency and that is obviously one of the top priorities we must consider."

Cllr Fitzjohn said Cllr Elkins had also refused meetings. He said: "THe petition finished on November 30, I have made that request (to meet) at the beginning on December and Mr Elkins has actually refused to meet with residents and only would meet with me and I have passed that up the line to the leader that I do not think that is appropriate.

"As a county councillor, I serve the residents within my division but I also serve the residents for the whole of West Sussex.

"THat is my duty. I am extremely disappointed that Mr Elkins has refused to meet with residents and representatives of Chichester BID for the economy in that area so I am trying to take that further."

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` Witnesses called TWO PEOPLE died and four others were injured following a two-car collision on the A27 near Chichester on THursday evening last week.

Emergency services from Sussex and Hampshire, including an air ambulance, were called to the scene west of the Fishbourne roundabout about 10.10pm.

Two cars – a white Ford Focus and a purple Renault Zoe – had left the road and crashed into trees alongside the eastbound carriageway.

A section of the eastbound carriageway was closed until about 8am on Friday (February 28) while recovery and investigation work was carried out at the scene.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, saw either of the cars in the time leading up to it, or who has dash cam footage, is asked to email: collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting Operation Larkhill.

Turn to page 19 for tributes paid to the passengers in the Zoe.

Friday, March 6, 2020

Mystery store theft solved from tattoos

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk THESE distinctive tattoos helped secure a two-year jail term for a man who stole £10,000-worth of stock from a Chichester retailer.

About 9am on Saturday, October 12, staff at Dartagnan in North Street discovered the store had been broken into overnight and a quantity of designer clothing was missing.

Police launched an investigation and CCTV showed a person’s arm reach through a smashed first floor window at the premises.

THe suspect used a hook on a stick to drag a clothes rail closer to the window.

He then hooked items of clothing from the rail out of the window.

No other body parts were captured in the footage. However, detectives noticed the suspect had distinctive hand tattoos.

He also managed to drop the wooden stick, which was seized by crime scene investigators and submitted for forensic analysis. THis resulted in a positive DNA hit for Christopher Redmond, who has a history of similar offences.

THe 29-year-old, of Upper Bognor Road, Bognor Regis, was arrested and found to have tattooed hands which matched those in the CCTV images. He was subsequently arrested and charged with burglary.

Redmond was remanded in custody and appeared before Lewes Crown Court on February 19, where he was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment. He was also ordered to pay a £149 victim surcharge.

` New partnerships CHICHESTER Festival THeatre has announced partnerships with local charities Dementia Support, which delivers services for people living with dementia and their family and carers in the West Sussex area, and UK Harvest, a perishable food rescue operation, which delivers quality excess food from commercial outlets to charities.

THe partnerships will see a number of special events dedicated both to fundraising and increasing awareness of the charities’ work over the coming year.

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f Kim gave a talk at Chichester College

Best-selling author talks at city college about self-harm STATISTICS say that one in five of 14-year-old girls self-harms.

Kim McCabe, founder of Rites for Girls, is currently on her national book tour which is selling out at every venue.

She visited Chichester College recently to talk to parents and staff about her book ‘From Daughter to Woman', about parenting girls safely through their teens.

More than 200 people went to the college to hear Kim talk to parents about raising girls safely through their teens. Mental health issues and suicide awareness are at the front of public consciousness right now, with the recent death of Caroline Flack.

One parent who attended the talk said: "I went to a talk about parenting teens last night. Kim, who presented

the talk, was truly inspiring, you can hear that she really loves teenagers, and understands them and how their brains work.

"She gave us three top tips for staying in connection with our teenage girls, and really listening to what is going on for them. THe tips were all relevant for boys, too. I bought a copy of her book, and I’ve almost finished it already."

Kim spoke passionately about how using a small number of simple techniques can help to make a girl’s journey towards adulthood safer, kinder and better supported. Parents were able to leave the event equipped with ideas they could put into practise immediately.

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Friday, March 6, 2020

Opposition parties outraged at an 'undemocratic' meeting

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk COUNCILLORS from the Local Alliance party, Green party and Labour party have all expressed their anger after a debate on the council's budget was cut short.

At a full council meeting held on Tuesday afternoon at the district council offices, members were asked to consider the budget for 2020-21.

THis included the net revenue budget in respect of the council's own services be approved of £14,235,800, the council's tax requirement in respect of the council's own services be approved at £8,975,796, the council tax rise of £165.81 for a Band D equivalent, and the uncommitted revenue budget of £483,900 be transferred to the general fund reserve to mitigate the deficit expected in 2021-22.

Members of the Liberal Democrats tabled a number of suggestions for using the £521,800 revenue surplus which had been recorded.

While speaking about air quality action and the need for more commitment to cycling, Liberal Democrat, Cllr Dr Kate O’Kelly was cut off by chairman Cllr Elizabeth Hamilton.

Cllr Hamilton said members needed to ‘wrap this up’ and go to the vote as ‘several councillors have to be at another meeting by 6 o’clock’.

She was accused of ‘shutting down

democracy’ when she tried to call for the vote, before members were reminded that she was within her rights as laid out in the council’s constitution.

Cllr Kevin Hughes and Cllr Sarah Lishman, from the Labour Party, said: "As new councillors, we were completely shocked and disgusted by the behaviour of certain Tory councillors at the full council meeting on Tuesday, March 3.

"To bring a debate to an abrupt end by using a constitutional device that is, by convention, not used at full council or budget meetings, was discourteous, disrespectful and plain rude to opposition members.

"THe necessity for some members to leave at 6pm was used as an excuse but this shows both a lack of foresight in arranging a budget motion in the middle of a packed agenda and utter contempt for the residents of Chichester district."

Donna Johnson, from the Local Alliance party, added: "THe curtailing of the budget debate, apparently because some members had to go by 6pm, even though they didn't actually leave at that time, meant that we were unable to present our amendment to council.

"THis was and is unacceptable to the opposition. For our residents to have confidence in us as councillors, they are entitled to assume that full debates take place. THis was not the case and is to the majority party's discredit."

Green party member, Cllr Sarah Sharp, said: "Yesterday's council meeting

at Chichester District Council was not a great day for democracy in the district. THe brushing aside of residents' questions due to lack of time - the local plan disaster is something the officers and cabinet are clearly not keen on spending much time on.

"THen reading out the wrong answer to a question. Clearly this was 'just' a muddle but it shows an underlying weakness in this cabinet model. Who is in control here? Who is the puppet and who is pulling the strings?

"I saw it as a day that stifled debate, cut out questions, trampled on new ideas and reinforced the one party state that is still managing to hold sway."

Council leader Eileen Lintill, from the Conservatives, said: "Not only was the budget debated at length at Tuesday’s full council meeting, but the item had also been previously scrutinised by the

overview and scrutiny and corporate governance committees – both of which are chaired by opposition members.

"In total, the budget item was discussed for one hour and 31 minutes, as well as 11 minutes of adjournment, within the full council meeting, which lasted five hours.

"What people can be assured of is that the council followed the rules set around council meetings, and which are within its constitution, including when a debate should end."

Council chairman Elizabeth Hamilton added: "As the chairman, I have responsibility for making sure that a meeting proceeds effectively.

"THis includes making decisions about when a debate finishes and whether councillors have been provided with sufficient time to discuss a matter to be able to vote."

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` Rumboldswhyke THE COUNTY council has contacted the Chichester Post after last week's paper (Issue 200) in which we said: "A decision by the county council to close a school prior to its Ofsted inspection has been revealed through a Freedom of Information request."

THe county council said: "A decision

by West Sussex County Council to close Rumboldswhyke has not been taken.

"In January there was a cabinet decision to consult on the closure of the school. A consultation is currently taking place, which comes to an end on March 16, and after considering the feedback and further scrutiny through the children and young person select committee, a cabinet decision is due to take place in June."

A Freedom of Information request sent to the Chichester Post had shown an email trail between the council and Ofsted in which closure was being talked about before the Ofsted inspection took place.

` Oving lights error COUNCILLORS at a West Sussex County Council south Chichester county local committee were due to consider a traffic regulation order proposal for changes to vehicle movements at the A27/Oving Road junction.

THis was consulted upon by the county council as it was assumed part of the affected road is within the council’s control as highway authority. It later became clear that all of the affected road space is controlled by Highways England.

f Staff at the Star and Garter pub celebrated the first birthday

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Country pub in East Dean celebrates its first birthday with everything local STAFF at a country pub have been celebrating their first anniversary. March 1 last year was the start of a new chapter for THe THomas Babb Brewing Company as it officially opened its second venue, THe Star and Garter, in the picturesque downland village of East Dean.

Having successfully run the ever popular Blue Bell Inn, Emsworth, since 1994, the opportunity to expand has not been without its challenges, but the brewery has enjoyed the journey so far and is looking forward to continued success and building the business further in year two.

THe focus at THe Star and Garter has been to work with local suppliers and employ and train local people and since opening they have taken on Charlie Cooper as an apprentice chef, working closely with Chichester College.

A spokesman for THe THomas Babb Brewing Company said: "We have been using local breweries and our wine list included some local fizz from Tinwood.

"Our kitchen team, led by head chef Josh Reeves, has focused on a seasonal local menu, showcasing the fantastic ingredients produced in our area from the organic meat and dairy at Goodwood, locally shot game, Nutbourne tomatoes, Petworth asparagus and whatever Josh and the team can forage, from wild garlic to sea vegetables.

"Our relationship with Goodwood has seen us recently host a collaboration dinner at the Star and Garter with the team from Farmer, Butcher, Chef, producing a menu with our chefs showcasing local produce."

THe pub's food and service has earned an AA dinner award, been highly recommended by Squaremeal restaurant guide, and its rooms awarded AA 3 star silver rating.

Staff celebrated the first birthday party with a hog roast from Forest Hogs of West Dean and live music from founder member of Noah and the Whale, Matt Owens.

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` World Book Day TO CELEBRATE World Book Day, the West Sussex Schools Library Service has announced the winner of their West Sussex Children’s Picture Book Award 2019/20.

“I am a Tiger”, the hilarious picture book by Karl Newson and Ross Collins, has been overwhelmingly voted the winner of this year’s award by children from 26 primary schools across West Sussex.

THe winning book tells the ‘tail’ of a bold little mouse who successfully persuades his animal friends that he is a tiger.

Karl Newson, author of ‘I am a Tiger’, said: “I’m absolutely delighted that ‘I am a Tiger’ has won the West Sussex Picture Books to Shout About Award 2019-20! I’d like to thank everyone involved in the awards - especially all the children who voted for mouse, Ross Collins and me to be the winner!

“One day, a long time ago, my children taught me that books are MAGIC, so for me to be writing this now, knowing my own stories are ‘award-winning’ is a dream come true. “’I am a Tiger’ is a story that feels small on the outside but it’s big on the inside; it’s about being who you want to be (and having the best time doing it!).”

Schools from across the Post area participated including: Eastergate CE Primary School, Fishbourne CE Primary School and Kingsham Primary School, Chichester.

All the shortlisted titles, including the winner, are available to borrow from your local library.

For more information, visit: westsussex.gov.uk/libraries

Friday, March 6, 2020

West Dean cancel annual Chilli Fiesta

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk ORGANISERS of the popular Chilli Fiesta at West Dean have announced they are cancelling the event going forward.

THe news comes after last year's event had a day cancelled due to the weather.

Autumnal weather hit the UK in August 2019 forcing hundreds of events to be cancelled including Saturday’s instalment of the annual Chilli Fiesta.

THe event was due to run on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, but following a Met Office yellow weather warning of high winds, organisers took the decision to cancel Saturday.

With predicted gale force winds of up to 50mph, organisers decided to write off

one of the days.

In 2018, the hot and spicy event kicked off on Friday with torrential downpours and wild winds but visitors still flocked along.

A spokesman for West Dean said: "Our long-term plan has been to take our events in a new direction focused on arts and creativity, in line with what we do as a college. We accelerated this after adverse weather during the last two years.

"We invite visitors to return to West Dean for something new in our line-up of cultural events (including author talks and music concerts) from now through to summer 2020."

For more information, visit: westdean. org.uk/events

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f Around 130 guests and VIPs gathered at Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce fundraising event ROLLS-ROYCE Motor Cars staged its final fundraising event for its 2019 house charity, Home-Start Arun, Worthing & Adur on Saturday.

Around 130 invited guests and VIPs gathered at the home of Rolls-Royce, Goodwood, for a gala evening of vintagethemed glamour, entertainment and conviviality.

Following welcome drinks, the assembled company enjoyed a silent auction and dancing to music from across the decades, courtesy of local seven-piece band Taylor Maid.

THe evening culminated in the presentation of a cheque for £13,170 representing the final sum raised by employees across Rolls-Royce, in addition to money already donated through other events held during HomeStart Arun, Worthing & Adur’s 12-month tenure as house charity. In addition, the fundraising evening itself raised almost £10,000.

Catherine Hobson, development manager at Home-Start, who masterminded the vintage-themed event said: "It was a pleasure to invite our supporters to Rolls-Royce for the fundraising evening. Our charity patron, Mrs Sarah King, was particularly impressed with the warm welcome, fun atmosphere and support from the Rolls-

Royce team.

"THe whole year has been a pleasure and we are thrilled to have raised funds, to be spent immediately supporting families going through challenging times. One in five families referred to us cannot be supported due to lack of resources but this money, raised at our jointly held event, will go some way to helping a further ten families."

Andrew Ball, head of corporate relations, heritage and philanthropy, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said: “Each year, our house charity becomes a genuine part of the Rolls-Royce family. THey are nominated, chosen and supported entirely by our employees, so there’s real interest and engagement across the business. THe farewell event is always a poignant moment, because we’ve formed a deep relationship over the preceding 12-months, but that sense of connection also means there’s a real determination to maintain links and involvement in the charity’s life and work in the longer term.

"Working with Home-Start Arun, Worthing & Adur and seeing the highly challenging but incredibly rewarding work they do at first hand has been a tremendous privilege and pleasure for us; we wish them every success in the future."

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INDUSTRIAL machinery is being left on Pagham's beach as a further storm threatens to batter the foreshore.

Arun District Council has made the decision to be able to react quickly if more damage is caused to the shoreline to threaten the nearest bungalows.

Storm Dennis is predicted to dominate this weekend's weather. The Met Office has forecast torrential rain during both tomorrow and Sunday.

Gusts of south-southwesterly wind could peak at 57mph on Sunday after the

south-westerly is set to reach a speed of 55mph tomorrow.

The atrocious conditions come after last weekend's Storm Ciara caused some flooding at the beach earlier this week.

An Arun spokeswoman said: "Arun District Council engineers have been monitoring the weather and tidal forecast. Shingle recycling works have taken place to reduce the risk to properties in East Front Road, Pagham, over the past week.

"We are aware of the potential effects

of Storm Dennis but the work in the recent days, and the fact that we are moving away from spring tides, provides a suitable level of confidence.

"However, we will be closely monitoring forecasts and are keeping the machinery on site, pictured above, to enable a quick response if needed."

The initial news of the effects of Storm Ciara and high tides well above 6m on Pagham's foreshore was given to councillors at Arun's cabinet meeting on Monday.

Cllr Dr James Walsh, the leader of the council, said: "Arun engineers had been tracking the weather system coming across the Atlantic, coinciding with spring tides this week, and put in place pre-emptive works at Pagham.

"Some over-wash to a number of properties in East Front Road has been experienced but the beach is largely still in place and no properties are damaged.

"Work continues to reinforce the beach crest at East Front Road.'

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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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In November, 2018, a series of proposals for a traffic order were presented to West Sussex County Council by West Wittering Estate and West Sussex highways.

THe order proposed stopping vehicular access to specific roads with the peninsular that have suffered for many years with the volume of traffic trying to access West Wittering Beach.

In March, 2019, the finalised plans were presented and it was agreed by councillors at West Sussex County Council South Chichester County Local Committee that the order would be implemented for 18 months.

During 2019, the closures in

Chapel Lane, Acre Street and Elms Lane were tried on four days but the closure of Piggery Hall Lane was not implemented as it was felt that there was not enough need to support this.

It was reported that the proposals implemented achieved what they were intended to, with a significant reduction in queuing cars, fly parking and anti-social behaviour.

Although the committee had already agreed to trial the order for 18 months, it was asked to agree the order for the remainder of the 18 month period to encompass those high volume traffic days in 2020.

At Tuesday's meeting, Cllr Louise Goldsmith said: "Obviously I live in the area. From a resident's point of view, it is working effectively. It has been well managed."

Council agrees on Tangmere homes

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk THE COMPULSORY purchase of homes at Tangmere has been given the goahead by councillors.

At Tuesday's Chichester District Council cabinet and full council meetings, members discussed a report which updated them on the progress made on the Tangmere strategic development location.

Members resolved to authorise use of the compulsory purchase powers to compulsory acquire land.

At 1,000 homes, the land is the second largest allocation in the local plan and represents approximately 14 per cent of the total housing need for local plan area for the period 2012-2029. THe council says the location is therefore critical to delivery of the council's housing target.

It is envisaged the village of Tangmere will grow and develop its role as a 'settlement hub' by widening the range and improving the quality of public open space, leisure and community facilities for the area. THe local plan allocates the area for mixed development, comprising 1,000 homes, community facilities, open space and green infrastructure.

Discussions between the council and landowners began in 2010, when proposals for the development were first considered. Landowners and site promoters have not been able to work together to deliver development.

THe council's report stated: "No meaningful proposals have been

progressed, despite numerous assurances that a masterplan was in preparation and that all landowners were committed to progressing the location in a policy-compliant fashion."

As a result of the lack of progress made by existing landowners, the council has sought to make use of compulsory purchase powers available to it.

Cllr Roy Briscoe, cabinet member for community services and culture,said: "It's a massive document and I commend the officers for all the hard work they have put in.

"It has to be done altogether. It can't be done on a piecemeal basis as has been identified. I would urge all landowners to come together and agree this now.

It is important that we can continue. If the landowners get together and come forward it would solve a lot of problems."

Council leader Eileen Lintill asked what cost implications there may be for the council.

Divisional manager of democratic services Nicholas Bennett said: "Most things in this, financially, are backed by the developer but obviously they can't compensate themselves if there was a problem caused by the authority."

Within the report it also stated: " If the council decides not to progress a compulsory purchase order in a situation where Countryside (its development partner) considers it appropriate and lawful to do so, then the council will be obliged to meet the reasonable and proper planning, valuation and legal costs incurred by Countryside to date."

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Another fire A SECOND fire in a week broke out on Monday evening in Westhampnett when the tip caught fire.

Road closures were put in place last week when on Tuesday night (February 25) a fire broke out at an industrial building in Stane Street.

THis week, on Monday evening, at around 6pm, the fire service was alerted to a blaze at Westhampnett household waste and recycling site along the same road.

A spokesman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said: "Joint Fire Control sent four fire engines in response to the original 999 call, with two from Chichester Fire Station, one from Bognor Regis and one from Selsey attending.

"THe two crews from Chichester Fire Station were first on the scene and found around 200 tonnes of general household waste alight. Firefighters worked quickly to stabilise the fire and managed to save a number of nearby lorries and items of heavy plant from fire.

"THe fire and rescue service has been supported by the county council

waste services and the resilience and emergencies team.

"Crews remained at the site throughout the night, with a relief crew taking over earlier this morning at the site. THey have been spreading the fire across the concrete yard so it burns away quicker.

"THe fire is now much reduced in size with a small amount of smoke visible in the near area. THis may cause a smell locally but presents no risk to health. But we advise residents to keep their doors and windows closed to avoid any smell or inconvenience.

"THe cause of the fire remains under investigation at this stage."

A blaze broke out in the main building at the centre involving more than 500 tonnes of household waste on April 2, 2019, and was not extinguished until a week later.

Back then, the area where green waste was deposited was unaffected by the fire, enabling Viridor to re-open just this part of the site.

A spokesman said they anticipate the tip would re-open tomorrow (Saturday).

A PETITION to create a crossing at Bognor Road may be halted after a councillor said the pavements may not be able to accommodate it.

Two weeks ago, the Chichester Post reported Cllr Sarah Sharp, a city and district councillor in Chichester, had started a paper petition several months ago for a crossing at Bognor Road in Chichester and has already collected more than 200 signatures.

Nearby businesses including the Cooperative food shop, THe Wickham Arms pub and Hair at the House hairdressers have shown support for the idea.

However, when residents handed in the petition to West Sussex County Council south Chichester county local committee on Tuesday evening, Cllr Jamie Fitzjohn said the group should not get their hopes up.

He said: "I have walked Bognor Road and looked at the area. I have taken a measuring stick and I measured it.

Trying to cross that road is a nightmare, it is hazardous, but I will try and get the official results first before you spend a lot of time on this.

"THe community will is there, the support is there and I will support this 100 per cent because the need is there. But the pavements are not wide enough legally. THat is the issue.

"You have got to have a minimum requirement, my understanding is, of

1.2 metres of the width of the pavement to have a stand and a post there to put in.

"At one point in that road it is only 1.1 metre. You can have one the ones at the Hornet if you like, I will take them out and bring them with me!

"But, the issue is finding the place n that road, because the other issue you have is to be a certain distance from the junctions. It has got to be safe.

"I am happy to go out and get officers to look at it but I don't want to build your hopes up."

Cllr Sharp said: " THings are changing and we need to be able to think more laterally. What about a zebra crossing?

What about an island in the middle of the road. What about reducing the speed limit? THere are lots of things the

highways authority could be talking to residents about.

"THere is also a lot changing for the roads in Chichester with about 7,000 new dwellings being planned.

A crossing for Bognor Road should be picked up by the local cycling and walking infrastructure plan which the district council is working on - this should be finished off soon and open to public consultation.

"THis crossing is needed and we need officers and councillors who work out that sometimes they need to answer 'yes' and then go away and make sure that road safety is prioritised and things are made possible. Everything is possible - you just have to have the will and imagination to make things happen."

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What is the elephant in the room with Rumboldswhyke campaign?

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk RESIDENTS and parents are still campaigning hard to stop a city infant school from closing.

West Sussex County Council and the Church of England Diocese are currently seeking the views of interested parties regarding the proposal to close Rumboldswhyke C of E Infant School from August 31, 2020, with existing pupils transferring to other schools in the local area, subject to parental preference.

THe formal consultation period commenced on February 3 and ends on March 16.

A meeting was held at the Assembly Rooms in North Street on Tuesday evening, with a brief presentation by the council followed by questions and comments from the public.

Making comments, included Cllr Jamie Fitzjohn, county councillor for Chichester South.

At the meeting he said: "You have said the school's numbers have been in decline over the last three years. Well that is right because Central (junior) school have been inadequate for the last four years.

"THat will have an impact. Would I send my grandson to a school that would mean going on to a school that was deemed inadequate?

"I have seen the email (Freedom of Information request) from Mark Jenner (former head of school effectiveness at

the county council). At the last meeting we had I asked why can't we ask Ofsted to come in and reinspect and I was told 'We have no right to do that, county has no control and cannot influence Ofsted'.

"If that is the case, then how come on April 29, Mr Jenner requested that Ofsted do not make a visit through a consultation visit. Surely if you can make a request not to visit you can make a request to visit?"

A teacher from the school also spoke at the meeting. She said: "I'm going to lose my job. Paul Wagstaff (director of education and skills at the county council), you talked about inadequate teaching. I would like to know when you came or anyone from the council observed me.

"When I was observed by Ofsted, my teaching was deemed good. I was not inadequate."

Mr Wagstaff said he made comments about the teaching and not teachers and had quoted from the Ofsted report.

He said: "Had the school gone through another inspection and was deemed not to be inadequate, that on its own would not have been enough for them to avoid them being either becoming an academy or being closed."

THe elephant in the room, also known as resident Bill Sharp, dressed in an elephant costume, stood up at one point and shouted: "You've denied this enough already. If there is no academisation order in place, a fresh inspection would mean the school could do what the hell

it likes."

Chichester city and district councillor Sarah Sharp said: "Residents have come to me with their worries and concerns that this decision to close the school was pre-decided.

"We have two Freedom of Information requests in black and white, from June last year and April 29 last year where it clearly says that the leader of the council (she is no longer there) and the lead member in charge of education were pushing to close this school.

"We have seen a consultation result of 90 per cent in support of Rumboldswhyke and want to keep it open.

"A select committee came up with a decision to defer the consultation to give the school a chance to see if we can save it. THis was overturned by the cabinet."

Mr Wagstaff spoke to the public about a number of issues which were circulating, including the Freedom of Information requests, and the proposal

by Bishop Luffa to make it an all-through primary school.

However, he also explained the problem was that there were already 250 key stage 2 surplus places in Chichester so it could create issues for other schools.

He also said that Rumboldswhyke had been given two years of support from the council.

He said that although a report from an Ofsted monitory visit in December had stated the school had "begun to make improvements", he said "there was still a long way to go".

On Saturday, at a tea party, which was the launch of a fundraising drive, the Rumboldswhyke campaign group raised ÂŁ260.22, which is just over one tenth of the amount they need to challenge the county council's decision to close Rumboldswhyke School.

Cllr Sharp said: "THank you to those people who shared their stories of Rumboldswhyke going back four generations in one family all going to Rumboldswhyke School. THank you also for all the faces that were painted helping to make a memorable afternoon for the children."

THere were lots of people of all ages having fun, enjoying

themselves and working together for a common aim to save the local school which is very much at the heart of the community.

Cllr Sharp added: "Knowing that parents from Whyke are sending their children out to schools in Sidlesham, Bosham, Fishbourne, Bury, Adldingbourne, Rose Green is extremely worrying. It leads to a fragmented community - neighbours not knowing neighbours and over-reliance on fossil fuel powered transport."

Bunting and a banner which were made at the tea party were used on Tuesday evening at the consultation evening.

To help raise funds for the campaign, visit: gofundme.com/f/saverumboldswhyke-infant-school/donate

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High sheriff and mayor open community building in city

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A NEW community building has opened in the former Laura Ashley retail unit in THe Hornet, Chichester.

THe building has had a huge makeover and been transformed into a new community building, One-O-Four.

THe formal opening of this new community resource was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by the mayor of Chichester, Cllr Richard Plowman, and the High Sheriff of West Sussex, Mrs Davina Irwin-Clark.

THe building has been repurposed by Revelation Family Church with a vision to be a welcoming place for anyone in the community to find a range of help and support.

THe new space will provide quality facilities for a number a number of charities and specialist community groups, working with those on the margins of society.

"We hope to develop our care for those in need and provide a welcoming space for others with a similar vision to bring change and hope through projects," said Dan Slatter, senior leader at Revelation Family Church.

"Our aim is to help practically, facilitate and through this bring change to the marginalised and vulnerable in our city."

Revelation Family Church was generously given the use of the building by a local property company.

Sarah Wickens, managing director of Store Property Investments Limited, said: "We recognise that they offer assistance in so many different ways to several diverse but equally vulnerable groups and individuals in our city.

"We are delighted that we can work with them on this project and assist their efforts through provision of this building.

"We have every belief it will become a vital asset to the local community providing charities and groups with a modern and welcoming hub from which to run their activities and offer support and assistance to those in need."

Mrs Irwin-Clark added: "It is so encouraging to see a generous versatile space opening up in Chichester committed to meeting so many needs of the vulnerable in the city.

"THe lead partner, Revelation Family Church, has a great track record of very varied pioneering work among the marginalised, and I have no doubt this facility will extend their offering of support to greater numbers. I am delighted to endorse it."

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Dear Editor

THe former chief executive’s £265,000 settlement (excluding his legal costs) went into his pocket as it was paid to him net of income tax.

West Sussex County Council, or rather us residents, would have paid it, so at his high rate of tax,the settlement was worth about £400,000 gross. THat is two years pay for failure.

I have investigated the Nathan Elvery years 2016-19 and sent my report with conclusions to the government minister. THe conclusions are shocking and depressing. I offered a personal copy to the new half-time chief executive but she declined.

Hiding the truth causes even more damage to the poor reputation of our county council. THe ‘new broom’ must start to sweep.

Yours Sincerely, R.P.Gould Roman Way, Chichester

Readers' letters are welcomed by the Chichester Post.

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Dear Editor

National Women’s Register (NWR) celebrates its 60-year anniversary.

THe Chichester group is delighted to be joining the national diamond anniversary celebrations for the National Women’s Register this year. Our group, and many others throughout the UK, was established following an article in THe Guardian “Squeezed like Sardines in Suburbia”.

THis article prompted Maureen Nicol to write a letter in response, which was published on February 26, 1960.

It contained a plea for women to get together to combat loneliness and be free to talk about subjects other than family matters. As a result, groups of the, then titled, National Housewives Register, were established nationwide, with the strapline of being for “lively minded women”.

Despite the organisation’s new name, and significant changes in women’s working lives over the past 60 years, we continue to enjoy meeting, away from the pressures of family and working lives. Firm bonds

of friendship have been formed over many years. However, the group dynamics are ever changing with new members always welcomed.

NWR can be a good way to meet like-minded women, whether new to an area or, perhaps, seeking new friends. While the “housewives” may have moved on, the group continues to offer mentally stimulating and enjoyable activities. THis friendship goes a long way to help combat loneliness and isolation, both of which remain a key concern in today’s society.

THe Chichester group meets monthly to discuss anything from global warming to chocolate. We also enjoy outings and other events in between meetings, including visits to galleries, walks and picnics.

If you are interested in finding out more, please mention the Chichester group and call the national office on 01603 406767, or email: office@nwr. org.uk Yours Sincerely Anna Bloomfield Local Organiser, Chichester NWR

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f Fields in the district have been flooded throughout the months

Dear Editor

I am writing to you to see if I may get some help and information from any of your readers.

For the last two years I have been trying to contact West Sussex County Council, THe Environment Agency and our local West Wittering Parish Council to find out who polices the maintenance of our water courses, ditches and drains. As I understand it, anyone owning land which borders a watercourse, ditch or drain, is responsible for its up keep.

I live in Piggery Hall Lane, West Wittering, where the main field has been flooded for months with the horses, that are kept in the field, having a torrid time of it. We live approximately one and a half miles from the sea and to drop the level of the ditch by a couple of inches takes

about a week. Astonishingly, if all the ditches between here and the sea were maintained by the people that own them, it would take less than an hour.

THis is my dilemma as the ditch will not do its job if only one owner does not clear and maintain their ditches between me and the sea. THis is where I am asking for help. Who is responsible for policing the maintenance of the ditches and drains?

As the weather does not seem to be relenting, because of global warming, we should all be actively doing our utmost to mitigate these issues caused by drains and ditches not being maintained.

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Filling in the gaps A NEW initiative to develop local transport solutions is being funded

by West Sussex County Council, in partnership with Community Transport Sussex (CTS).

Newly-appointed staff at CTS will support and develop the existing community transport network over the next two years, while working with local communities and parish councils to explore innovative ways to ‘fill the gaps’ in areas currently lacking conventional public transport services. THis will also include working closely with the county council’s transport provision team to share vehicles and drivers, making better use of existing resources.

THe county council has agreed to

contribute £50,000 towards the new initiative over the next two years.

Cllr Roger Elkins, cabinet member for highways and infrastructure, said: "We know how much our communities value transport links across the county so we are delighted to be partnering with CTS to help develop travel solutions for anyone who isn’t able to access, or has difficulty accessing, conventional public transport."

Any community group/parish or individual for whom transport is an issue is asked to please contact CTS on 01444 471919.

Anyone wanting to volunteer, or become a driver or passenger assistant, can call the same number.

f Roger Elkins, with Matt Roberts, chief executive officer of CTS

f The inmates including the Post's Denise Kelly

Denise gets bail FIVE business leaders have raised thousands of pounds from behind bars in just one day for St Wilfrid’s Hospice.

St Wilfrid’s first Jail and Bail had the culprits hitting the phones, social media and email to encourage their contacts to donate to their £999 bail or risk being left in the dungeon at Amberley Castle.

THe group raised a huge £10,005 between them as a fun way to raise money for a seriously important cause.

St Wilfrid’s Hospice has to raise over £7 million every year to provide its end of life care services in the local community.

Alison Moorey, hospice chief executive, said: "We thank all our fantastic fugitives for agreeing to be locked up for St Wilfrid's. All of the bail funds raised will help the hospice support local people living with life-limiting illnesses to share precious time with loved ones."

THe Post's health and wellbeing columnist, Denise Kelly, who also joined in, said: "I want to thank every single one of you that donated to me this week for

my jail bail.

"I was thrown in jail for eating too much chocolate. Yes, what a crime! Funds are still pouring in, so that total is increasing all the time. Our target was £5,000 and we are so happy that we managed to double that total.

"With the help of you, my loyal clients, friends and family and the teamwork of everyone else involved in the day we really helped to raise some great cash for this incredible charity.

"I was lucky enough to get a tour of St Wilfred’s last week and what a wonderful place it is. THe care, love and devotion from everyone who works there is overwhelming and thanks to your generosity this specialised care can continue for terminally ill patients and their families for the foreseeable future. THank you from the bottom of my heart for helping us reach our target and more."

To find out more about the next Wild West-themed Jail and Bail, visit: stwh. co.uk/support-us/events/jail-bail-2020

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` School places ALMOST nine out of ten young people in West Sussex who applied for a secondary school place have today been offered their first preference school.

THe county council has offered 9,143 secondary school places in this year’s secondary transfer admissions round for September, 2020.

Figures for West Sussex show: • 98 per cent of applications completed on-time were offered one of their three preferences (97.3 per cent of all applicants) • 87.5 per cent of on-time applicants received their first preference (86.6 per cent of all applicants) All of these figures show an improvement on last year.

Applicants still waiting for their offer should not be concerned – emails from the West Sussex admissions team should be received no later than 5pm today.

Cllr Nigel Jupp, cabinet member for education and skills, said: “I’m pleased that once again every pupil who applied has been given a secondary place, with the vast majority offered one of their three preferences. THis is an exciting time for these young people who can now begin planning to further their education this September.

“I am grateful to schools for working so well with our planning and admissions staff, who again processed over 9,000 applicants this year.”

THe council said it was aware that a very small number of pupils had not been offered a place at one of their preference schools.

Rise in number of coronavirus cases

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

ON SUNDAY the chief medical officer for England announced three further patients who were ‘close contacts of a known case’, had tested positive for COVID-19.

THese relate to a man who tested positive in Surrey on Friday, February 28, so brings the total number of confirmed cases in Surrey to two. THe other two cases in this family cluster have been confirmed in West Sussex. All cases are adults and are not health workers.

Ruth Hutchinson, interim director of public health for Surrey County Council, and Anna Raleigh, director of public health for West Sussex County Council, have issued a joint statement following the chief medical officer’s update.

THey said: “We are working closely together and with Public Health England (PHE) and the NHS to make sure everything possible is being done to protect people in our respective counties and minimise the spread of the virus.

“We’re receiving regular updates from colleagues at Public Health England who are already making good progress in contacting anyone who has been in close contact with the individuals to provide them with advice about what to do if they start to feel unwell, and how to manage if they are told to self-isolate.

“THis work is a key way of minimising any risk to them and the wider public and while this is fastmoving situation we would like to

reassure everyone that our county councils and health colleagues are well-prepared and doing all we can to minimise the chances of further cases.

“Anyone who is not contacted directly by PHE should continue to go about their life as normal but take extra care to follow public health advice on simple steps we can all take to help reduce the risk of infection.”

Dr James Mapstone, acting regional director (South of England) for PHE, added: “We are providing specialist advice to local authority partners around two confirmed cases in Surrey and two in West Sussex. THe four cases are part of an adult family cluster. We are aware of the people they have been in contact with and we are making contact with those people to issue appropriate advice and steps to take if they start to feel unwell.”

THe confirmed cases are not GPs or health workers. Contact tracing is underway and that includes testing some people.

Advice being given includes always carrying tissues with you and using them to catch your cough or sneeze. THen bin the tissue, and wash your hands, or use a sanitiser gel.

You should wash your hands regularly with soap and water, especially after using public transport. Use a sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available A NHS link contains hygiene and prevention advice: nhs.uk/conditions/ coronavirus-covid-19/

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Seville provides perfect location for Chichester College students

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk AROUND 30 students from Chichester visited the Spanish city Seville for two weeks’ work experience as part of the Erasmus programme, which is fullyfunded by the European Union.

THe Chichester College students spent time at THird Sector International and World Player Internacional to learn about Spanish football and sport practice.

THey trained with Spanish coaches and enjoyed the opportunity to learn about Spanish culture, language and cuisine with organised tours around the historic city.

THey also took on some of the local sides in four competitive matches. THe women’s team were victorious in both

their games, beating Honeyball and CD Hispalis 3-0 and 1-0 respectively, while the men’s team were unlucky to be defeated in their matches against Calavera FC. A visit to the Estadio Benito Villamarin was also among the highlights, where the group watched Real Betis beat Real Sociedad 3-0 in a heated La Liga match.

Eleanor Hughes, who plays for the college’s female football academy, said: "THe trip was fantastic, it really exceeded my expectations.

"One of my highlights was the Real Betis game. It was interesting to see just how different Spanish football – and the atmosphere – was to what we have here. It was a lot louder and even more passionate."

Team-mate and captain Nicole Robinson added: "It was really cool.

Seville is a very traditional Spanish city, which was great to experience.

"THe whole trip was one of the greatest experiences. It really brought the teams together – all of us were one massive team by the end.

"We learned how to be more independent and by being in a different country, we faced different situations.

We learned a lot."

Chichester College has secured more than 700,000 Euro (roughly £587,000) funding from Erasmus – an EU programme which supports education, training, young people and sport across Europe.

THe funding for the college will run over two years and will give 200 students at the college the chance to experience fully-funded work placements like this in Spain.

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` Senior staff pay CHICHESTER District Council has agreed to publish its senior staff pay policy statement.

Since 2012, the council has been required to publish an annual pay policy statement concerning its statutory and non-statutory chief officers and senior staff immediately reporting to them.

THe report shows that the lowest paid member of staff was paid £9 per hour which is £17,364 a year and the highest paid member of staff, the chief executive, was paid within ten times this amount.

District council chief executive Diane Shepherd receives £63.05 per hour, which is £121,649 per annum.

THe report states: "THe council considers this a reasonable and justifiable ratio to maintain."

THe four directors below the chief executive are paid on the basis of comparative salary data for local authority chief officers of similar sized councils in the region.

THe director of corporate services, director of planning and the environment, director of housing and communities and director of growth and place services are all paid £85,000 a year.

Further roles including the business support divisional manager, communities divisional manager, financial services divisional manager, principal solicitor, communications, licensing and events divisional manager, cultural and sport divisional manager all earn between £62, 867 pa to £50,593 a year.

Friday, March 6, 2020

Runners donate to the homeless

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

CHICHESTER runners were forced to leap across to Bognor Regis on Saturday for the first leap year parkrun.

Leap years take place take place every four years, meaning that the last leap day fell on Monday, February 29, 2016.

THis also means there was a total of five parkruns in February for the first time in parkrun history.

It wasn't an opportunity to be missed for Chichester runners, but the district council called a halt to the plans at Oakland Park so keen athletes were forced to travel to Bognor Regis instead.

THe Chichester parkrun was cancelled by the council because of ground conditions and the weather.

A Chichester District Council spokesman said: "Unfortunately, for health and safety reasons, we had to take the difficult decision to cancel all sports fixtures across our sites on Saturday, February 29, and Sunday, March 1.

"THis was due to the significant amount of rain we have had recently, which meant that the ground conditions were too poor to be used."

THere was a big turnout at the event in Hotham Park, especially given that there won't be another chance to run parkrun on a leap year day until 2048.

To make the run extra special, organisers held a stand asking runners to bring items to donate to homeless charity, Stonepillow.

Stonepillow is a charity providing vital support for homeless and vulnerable

people. Founded in 1989, it helps people in Chichester, Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, working with over 130 people every single day, empowering them to rebuild their lives and find independent accommodation they can call home.

Coming in as the fastest runner at Hotham Park on Saturday was Mike Houston, from the Chichester Runners & AC group, with a time of 17 minutes 38 seconds.

Over the weekend of February 29 and March 1, there were 575 parkruns which went ahead in the UK with 124,024 parkrunners.

Laura Bulbeck, fundraising and communications manager, said: "We really appreciate support from the local community and are so grateful to Bognor Regis parkrun for collecting much needed items from our wish list.

"Stonepillow empowers homeless and vulnerable people to change their lives, find accommodation and regain their independence.

"We support approximately 130 people in our services every single day and rely on donations of food from the public to provide meals for our clients.

"If people would like to donate food to Stonepillow, please visit our website and check out our wish list. We are also looking for volunteers to support with surplus food collections from local shops, cafes and restaurants.

For more information on Stonepillow, visit: stonepillow.org.uk/ To find out more about Chichester Parkrun, visit: parkrun.org.uk/chichester/

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f Runners at parkrun in Hotham Park

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The council's new housing strategy

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk CHICHESTER District Council has approved a new housing strategy, which sets out how the council plans to meet local housing needs over the next five years.

One of the draft strategy’s key priorities is to deliver 1,000 additional affordable homes across the district by 2025.

Supporting this aim, the council’s cabinet also agreed at Tuesday’s meeting to allocate two grants for the creation of 17 new social rented homes in Chichester and Bracklesham. THese homes will be built using grant funding from developer contributions.

THe new housing strategy covers key themes based on the council’s objectives which include preventing homelessness, reducing the number of placements in bed and breakfasts, supporting rough sleepers and increasing capacity to meet rural housing needs through community led housing initiatives.

“Meeting the district’s housing needs is a key priority for the council,” explained Cllr Norma Graves, cabinet member for housing services, communications, licensing and events. “Having a dedicated housing strategy is critical in helping us to focusing our efforts on the needs of our residents.

“Last year, we invited people to let us know their views on our housing priorities, and what they would like to see included in the new strategy. Questions included how people should be prioritised for the housing register, how many affordable

homes we should be providing, and what would have the biggest impact on reducing homelessness in the district.

THe responses have helped inform the strategy and shape its objectives.

“One of the strategy’s priorities is to continue to help support rough sleepers.

As a council, we are working closely with our partners, charities and community groups to help prevent rough sleeping in a variety of ways. Recently, we were delighted to have been successful in our bid for £230,465 of funding from the government’s rough sleeper initiative. In particular, this funding will enable us to increase our outreach work, which has been making a significant difference.

“THe draft strategy also builds on our existing commitment to supporting those who find themselves homeless in the district. THe council is also moving forward with a £2.1 million project to redevelop one of its properties to provide an additional 17 flats for people who are homeless. If planning permission is granted, we hope that work will start on site later this year, with the accommodation ready for use by summer 2021. We know that this project will help make a real difference to people’s lives.

“Ensuring that local people can access affordable housing in our district is also very important, and this is a key part of the new strategy. With this in mind, I’m very pleased that we have just agreed to allocate grant funding for nine new affordable homes in Bracklesham and another eight in Chichester. It is envisaged that these properties will be ready in 2021.”

f Deputy chief fire officer, Neil Stocker at the library yesterday

Children celebrate World Book Day with fire officer at library

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk CHILDREN from the Lancastrian Infant School in Chichester celebrated World Book Day yesterday with an extra special visit to Chichester Library.

Dressed in costumes as some of the nation’s best loved characters from children’s books, the pupils were treated to storytime at the library with West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service deputy chief fire officer Neil

Stocker.

As well as answering a number of questions about the fire and rescue service, including whether it was fun sliding down the pole, he gave a special reading of the West Sussex Children’s Picture Book Award winner, I am a Tiger by Karl Newson.

He said: "It was great fun sharing storytime with the children from Lancastrian Infant School this morning, and a very different start to my normal THursday morning. As a big reader myself, it was great to talk

to the children about some of their favourite books, and their costumes were very imaginative.

"It was also a great opportunity to share with them some of the work the fire service carries out, and answer their many questions on life as a firefighter."

THe children were also given a tour of the library and learned more about the type of books on offer, including audiobooks, and some of the other activities run at the library all year round.

Tributes paid to Anne and Gillian

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New sustainability role for Mark at Stubcroft Campsite A CAMPSITE in Chichester has announced the appointment a new sustainability co-ordinator with additional responsibility for accessibility and inclusivity.

Stubcroft Campsite Ltd, in East Wittering, has welcomed Mark Feast, who has an MSc in sustainability, and will be responsible for their responsible, ethical and sustainable tourism programme.

Mark will be working on a range of ideas and innovations to further reduce the campsite's environmental impact and carbon footprint and improve services for guests with accessible needs as well as looking at the wider issues such as ethical purchasing and policies.

THese include a wide range of green projects such as new solar PV panels,

battery storage and new electric vehicle charging points to smaller projects including the campsite's beach-clean kits and improving wildlife habitats.

He will also be involved in looking at all the campsite's suppliers to source more ethical and eco-friendly alternatives and ensuring guests with accessible needs are catered for with high quality facilities and staff training.

Stubcroft Campsite has recently won several awards including the south gold award for best camping, caravan and holiday parks and other awards from green tourism and other organisations for its innovative approach to sustainable tourism.

For more information please visit Stubcroft’s website: stubcroft.com

THE families of two women who died in a collision on the A27 near Chichester have paid tribute to them.

Gillian Casey, 75, of Turnbull Road, Chichester, and Elizabeth Wales, known as Anne Wales, 80, of Melbourne Road, Chichester, died when the purple Renault Zoe they were passengers in was involved in a collision with a white Ford Focus on THursday evening last week.

Both vehicles left the road, to the west of the Fishbourne roundabout, and crashed into trees alongside the eastbound carriageway, at about 10.10pm.

Emergency services from Sussex and Hampshire, including an air ambulance, attended but Gillian and Anne were both pronounced dead at the scene.

Paying tribute to Gillian, her family said: “Gill was quite simply a wonderful wife, mother and grandma. THroughout her working life she was a dedicated primary school teacher, and in her spare time and since retirement she loved to spend time with her family and her many close friends.

"She was a passionate gardener and was an active and valued member of a large number of local clubs.

“Gill was a committed woman of faith and spent significant periods of time working on behalf of those less fortunate than herself. She regularly assisted at a local parish soup kitchen, raised large amounts of money on behalf of Christian Aid, volunteered to visit the elderly and lonely and worked with refugee families.

"Gill’s passing has left a massive void in the lives of the many people who loved her. She leaves behind her devoted husband, Francis, her adoring children, Ben, Eleanor, Matthew and Jonathan, and her loving grandchildren, Alessandra, THomas, Joseph, Niamh,

Freya, Daniel and Luca."

Paying tribute to Anne, her family said: "Elizabeth Anne Wales, known to everyone as Anne, had an unyielding and heartfelt commitment to the needs of others.

"Anne had lived in Chichester since 2002. She volunteered locally for Stonepillow on behalf of the homeless and was for decades a volunteer with Samaritans.

"Anne’s freely-given care extended also to Chichester Children's Contact Centre and the local Christian Aid branch. She chaired the committees of both, the latter alongside her husband, Derek.

"Anne was a lady with a faith in both God and humanity that was deep, thoughtful and outward-looking. She attended and supported both St Paul's Church and Christ Church.

"For many years, Anne was the essential

heart of her family. She gave unstintingly of herself to her children and latterly showed a similar loving commitment to her grandchildren.

"Among the extended family, and her many friends, she was cherished for a quite remarkable ability to offer love, support, fun and wise counsel. THe sudden loss of Mum, of Nanny, of Anne leaves a hole in our lives like no other."

THe driver of the Ford Focus - a 27-yearold man from Emsworth - remains in Southampton Hospital with potentially life-threatening head injuries. THe three other occupants of the Zoe suffered minor injuries.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, saw either of the cars in the time leading up to it or who has dash cam footage, is asked to email: collision.appeal@ sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting Operation Larkhill.

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MR JONES is a bold and heartfelt biopic of the journalist, Gareth Jones, who broke the story of the Soviet Union’s 1930s famines. Jones also finds himself on a plane with Adolph Hitler, an exclusive interview obtained. But is he believed?

The conflicted Russian-speaking Cambridge scholar is played by James Norton (Little Women, The Trial of Christine Keeler).

Blake Lively stars as Stephanie Patrick in The Rhythm Section, an ordinary woman who is bent on self-destruction when her family die in a plane crash. But when she finds out that the crash was not an accident, she seeks revenge.

Also starring Jude Law. Etienne, a film student, comes to Paris from Lyon to study at the Sorbonne in A Paris Education. He faces challenging friendships and love affairs as well as artistic battles and engages in extended discussions with his newfound friends about the meaning of existence.

A gripping fugitive story unfolds in the criticallyacclaimed Queen & Slim, which follows two characters out on a first date who get caught up in a minor traffic dispute, tragedy resulting, the two faced to go on the run. Stylish, provocative and powerful.

Bitter Arctic winds force those without shelter inside a Cincinnati library and take it over in the excellent The Public. A stand-off with the police forces the library officials to address how handle the sudden occupation. Will compassion or force them out?

Jane Austen’s Emma opens with clever, rich, restless queen-bee Emma who prepares for the wedding of her governess, a pairing she credits to her own matchmaking skills but she is hardly in a rush to find a match for herself. Expect fine turns from Bill Nighy, Johnny Flynn, Josh O’Connor and a much-praised Mia Goth as the beleaguered

Harriet Smith.

The Performance Event this week is the 25th anniversary celebration, live from Dublin, of Riverdance, with exhilarating dancing, a special intro, backstage footage and interviews (March 8, 3.15pm).

Fellini Centenary – the Coming of La Dolce Vita is the education department’s treat this week, professor Richard Dyer, a renowned Italian cinema specialist, opening the rich seam that is Federico Fellini’s films. (March 6, 1.30pm). Last chance to book for the cinema’s tenth A Mind for Movies film quiz at the Minerva Bar & Grill on Saturday, March 7, at 6.30pm, Richard Cupidi in action with Walter Francisco with clips and Qs, proceeds towards updating the cinema screen.

Will that coveted trophy be yours this year? Fight it out with other teams for prizes.

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 6 - Thu 12 Mar):

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

NEW RELEASE

Military Wives

Comedy, Drama Screened at Picturedrome Cinema THE INSPIRATIONAL story of friendship, love, and support on the home front sees a group of women come together as their partners serve in Afghanistan.

In an effort to stave off negative thoughts and constant stress, Kate Barkley (Kristin Scott Thomas) attempts to bring the community of women together.

Selecting Lisa (Sharon Horgan) as her second in command, they decide to start a choir. But the rigid Kate and much more carefree Lisa clash over everything: whether it’s who should lead the choir, pop music or hymns, or if there should even be a choir at all.

As the unique stress of their situation grows and as tragedy strikes, the squabbling leaders realise the choir is needed now more than ever, and their shambolic start slowly comes together. But can they keep this new-found harmony when they’re asked to perform at the annual Festival of Remembrance in front of a national television audience?

The Full Monty director Peter Cattaneo returns to direct Oscar-nominee and BAFTA-winner Kristin Scott Thomas and BAFTA-nominee Sharon Horgan in a feelgood crowd-pleaser that co-stars Greg Wise, Jason Flemyng, Emma Lowndes, Gaby French, Lara Rossi, Amy James-Kelly and India Ria Amarteifio.

The Invisible Man Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller Screened at Picturedrome Cinema

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WHAT you can't see can hurt you. Emmy-winning star of The Handmaid’s Tale, Elisabeth Moss, stars in a terrifying modern tale of obsession inspired by Universal's classic monster character.

Trapped in a violent, controlling relationship with a wealthy and brilliant scientist, Cecilia Kass escapes in the dead of night and disappears into hiding, aided by her sister (Harriet Dyer), their childhood friend (Aldis Hodge), and his teenage daughter (Storm Reid). But when Cecilia's abusive ex (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) commits suicide and leaves her a generous portion of his vast fortune, Cecilia suspects his death was a hoax.

As a series of eerie coincidences turn lethal, threatening the lives of those she loves, Cecilia's sanity begins to unravel as she desperately tries to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see.

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Emma

Comedy, Drama, Romance Screened at Picturedrome Cinema

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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 selfproclaimed 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 an ensemble support cast including Bill Nighy, Mia Goth and Miranda Hart.

THis fresh interpretation of popular period comedy marks the directorial debut of long-time photographer Autumn de Wilde.

THerefore, 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.

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THE CALL OF THE WILD (PG) SAT/SUN: 10.30AM, 1.15PM* *SUBTITLED SATURDAY

Animation, Adventure, Fantasy Screened at Picturedrome Cinema SET IN a suburban fantasy world, Disney and Pixar’s Onward introduces two teenage elf brothers, Ian and Barley Lightfoot, who embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there.

On Ian’s 16th birthday, he and his older brother, Barley, receive a wizard’s staff bequeathed to them by their late father with instructions for a visitation spell that will bring their dad back to life for 24 hours.

But when the spell to bring their dad back from the dead fails and they only resurrect his legs, the two brothers must embark on an adventure with their dad’s bottom half to find a source of magic to complete the spell.

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THE INVISIBLE MAN (15)

FRI/TUE - THU: 1.45PM, 4.45PM, 7.45PM MON: 1PM, 4.15PM, 7.30PM SAT/SUN: 4.30PM, 7.45PM

Having proven their charm and comradery in Marvel’s sweeping cinematic universe, Tom Holland and Chris Pratt team up to lend their vocal talents to Disney and Pixar’s vibrant world of magic and mystery.

Directed by Dan Scanlon and produced by Kori Raethe – the team behind Monsters University – Pixar Animation’s all-new original feature also features the voice of Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Ian and Barley’s mum, Laurel Lightfoot, and Octavia Spencer as the voice of the legendary Manticore.

MILITARY WIVES (12A)

FRI/TUE - THU: 1.15PM, 3.45PM, 6.45PM MON: 1.15PM, 5PM, 7.45PM SAT/SUN: 1PM, 4.15PM, 7.30PM

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (12A) SAT/SUN: 10AM

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FRI/TUE- THU: 1.30PM, 4.30PM MON: 1.45PM, 4.45PM SAT/SUN: 12.45PM, 4PM

DOOLITTLE (PG) SAT/SUN: 9.45AM

PARASITE (15)(SUBTITLED) FRI/TUE - THU: 7.30PM SAT/SUN: 7.15PM

ONWARD (U)

FRI/TUE - THU: 12.45PM, 4.15PM,7.15PM MON: 2PM, 4.15PM, 7.15PM

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WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK March 6-March 12 music

events

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

Friday, March 6, 10am-4.30pm Regis Centre, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1BL Entry free but booking for workshops essential at: eventbrite.co.uk

TRANSFORMATION OF A 20TH CENTURY CATHEDRAL - TOUR

Friday, March 6, 11am West Door, Chichester Cathedral, West Street, Chichester PO19 1RP Cost: £7. On the door or book at: chichestercathedral.org.uk

THREE BIRDS CRAFT & ARTISAN MARKET

Saturday, March 7, 9.30am-3.30pm Rustington Methodist Church, Claigmar Road, Rustington BN16 2NL Free entry & car parking

MYSTERY WARRIOR COMMUNITY DAY

Saturday, March 7, 10am-2pm Bersted Park Community Centre, Lakeland Avenue, Bognor Regis PO21 5FF Free drop-in to learn about life in the Iron Age close to where the warrior was found.

GAMES AT THE LIBRARY

Saturday, March 7, 10am-4pm Chichester Library, Tower Street, Chichester PO19 1QJ Drop-in - everyone welcome.

60 MINUTES OF CLASSICAL MUSIC - Kate Smith, harp

Friday, March 5, 7.30pm Studio, Regis Centre, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1BL Tickets: £6.50, under-16s £3.50 at: alexandratheatre.co.uk or call 01243 861010.

ON WINDOVER HILL - ROYAL PHILHARMONIC CONCERT ORCHESTRA

Saturday, March 6, 7.45pm Boxgrove Priory, Church Lane, Boxgrove PO18 0EE Tickets £20, at: wegottickets.com

A SPECTACULAR SPRING CONCERT - SOUTHDOWNS CONCERT BAND

Sunday, March 8, 3pm Alexandra Theatre, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1BL Tickets: £12.50, under-16s free, at: alexandratheatre.co.uk or call 01243 861010.

THE BEST OF RAINBOW - 40 YEARS

Friday, March 6, 7.30pm, Saturday, March 7, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Alexandra Theatre, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1BL Tickets: £12. Visit: alexandratheatre. co.uk or call 01243 861010.

Tuesday, March 10, 7.30pm The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop Otter Campus, University of Chichester PO19 6PE Tickets: £10, £5 (concessions). Book at: ticketsource. co.uk or call 0333 666 3366.

BLUES CLUB

Tuesday, March 10, 8pm The George Inn, 107 Flpham Road, Felpham PO22 7Pl Entry: £5

THE PARNASSIUS PIANO DUO

Wednesday, March 11, 7.30pm The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop Otter Campus, University of Chichester PO19 6PE Sponsored by Funtington Music Group. Tickets: £15 on the door or pre-booked on 01243 378900.

exhibitions

Friday, March 6, 9pm The Hothampton Arms, 49-51 London Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1PR

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

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SHOTGUN SHOES

Saturday, March 7, 9pm QE2 Bognor, 3 The Steyne, Bognor Regis PO21 1TX

SMOOTH MONKEY

Saturday, March 7, 9pm The Locomotive, 74 Lyminster Road, Wick BN17 7LW

A NIGHT WITH THE STARS

Saturday, March 7, 7.30pm Selsey Town Hall, 55 High Street, Selsey PO20 0RB Tickets: £10 at: ticketsource.co.uk

OPEN EXHIBITION

Friday, March 6, 9pm Berkeley Arms, Delling Lane, Bosham PO18 8HG

THIS WAY UP

PAMELA JANE

Saturday, March 7, 8.30pm The Empress, Baltic Wharf, Pier Road, Littlehampton BN17 5AD

THROUGH MY EYES

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

JOY TRPKOVIC

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

DANCE HOUSE 2020

Wednesday, March 11 & Thursday, March 12, 7pm Alexandra Theatre, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1BL Tickets: £10, under-16s £5. Visit: alexandratheatre.co.uk or call 01243 861010.

LAUGHING GEORGE COMEDY CLUB

BREEZING INTO SPRING: AN EVENING OF WIND BAND MUSIC

gigs

Saturday, March 7, 9pm The Hothampton Arms, 49-51 London Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1PR

comedy

MUSIC FUNDRAISING NIGHT

DISCO SKATE ROLLER DISCO

Friday, March 6-Sunday, March 8, 7pm Windmill Theatre, Windmill Road, Littlehampton BN17 5LH Tickets: £14 at: ticketsource.co.uk

TOMMY BLAIZE TRIO

SPRING FAYRE

Sunday, March 8, 2.30pm-5pm Westgate Leisure Centre, Via Ravenna, Chichester PO19 1RJ Entry £5, including skate and pad hire.

Suitable all ages and abilities.

IN THE HEIGHTS - STAR IGNITED PERFORMANCE ACADEMY

Friday, March 6, 8pm The Chichester Inn, 38 West Street, Chichester Po19 1RP Tickets: £22, at: wegottickets.com

Saturday, March 7, 1pm-4pm Tuppenny Barn, Main Road, Southbourne PO10 8EZ In aid of St Wilfrid's Hospice. Stalls, refreshments, children's activities plus choir.

Saturday, March 7, 8pm The Claremont, Scott Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1UH Free entry. In aid of Radio Respect CIC and SURF in the community.

shows

Friday, March 6, 8pm The George Inn, 107 Flpham Road, Felpham PO22 7Pl Entry: £10 at: eventbrite.com

WEMSFEST COMEDY CLUB

Friday, March 6, 8pm Emsworth Sports & Social Club, Havant Rd Tickets: £10 from Bookends and Harbour Records in Emsworth, and at: wegottickets.com

BRIDGETTE HORN

MADDY

Sunday, March 8, 5pm The Hothampton Arms, 49-51 London Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1PR

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

OPEN MIC

Sunday, March 8, 8pm The Claremont, Scott Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1UH

JAM NIGHT WITH JON

Wednesday, March 11, 8.45pm The Hothampton Arms, 49-51 London Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1PR

OPEN MIC

Thursday, March 12, 9pm The Seal, 6 Hillfield Road, Selsey PO20 0JX

talks

THE OUDOLF GARDENS AT HAUSER & WIRTH SOMERSET RORY DUSOIR & JASON INGRAM

Saturday, March 7, 6pm The Oak Hall, West Dean Gardens, West Dean.

PO18 Tickets: £36 at: westdean.org.uk

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

JON BOWRA - POEMS

Until March 7, 9am-7pm, Saturday 5pm Chichester Library, Tower Street, Chichester. Free entry. From his book On The Way Back From Somewhere.

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Shenanigans Music Hall Shenanigans Music Hall is a risque musical variety show with a lot of hilarious comedy & well known songs, performed in the traditional style of music hall with a Master of Ceremonies but full of modern content.

THe humour is sometimes adult in nature but not quite stag night! However, we recommend it for over 16's only.

THis show has been running for over 50 years with seasonal tours around the Home Counties. It is very popular as it creates a great fun party atmosphere & audiences do not stop laughing from start to finish.

It is unique in that the audience can bring along

their own food & drink to enjoy during the evening.

Show starts @ 7.30 pm (Doors open @ 6.45 pm) Tickets are ÂŁ11.00 Audience are seated at reserved tables & encouraged to bring lots of food & drink to consume throughout the show.

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Blooming colourful way to start the year

Cheers to our rural ancestors Historic Life Weekend: Brewing Through the Ages Saturday March 7 and Sunday March 8, 10.30am 4pm Weald & Downland Living Museum, Singleton

The Hamblin Centre Bosham House, Main Rd, Bosham, Chichester PO18 8PJ WITH spring just around the corner, snowdrops, daffodils, crocus and other flowering bulbs are providing a welcome splash of colour to gardens large and small.

THis Sunday, March 8, the ornamental and wildlife garden at THe Hamblin Centre in Bosham will be welcoming visitors for the first time under the National Garden Scheme’s open days, from 11am to 4.30pm.

Snowdrops and daffodils will be in full bloom as the health and wellbeing centre at Main Road (postcode PO18 8PJ) celebrates its year of the garden with a range of open days, talks and other garden-related events.

A spokesman for the centre said: “We have a fantastic year of events to look forward to and we hope that as many visitors as possible can

come and enjoy what we have in store.

“Our outdoor environment plays a major part in our work towards health and wellbeing.

"Gardening is good for you, as horticultural therapy, because it lightens your mood, reduces stress, and caring for plants enables people to have a sense of purpose and pride.”

As well as being able to walk around the three-acre plot, visitors can buy plants, browse craft tables and enjoy home-made teas. Entry is £4.50 for adults and children are free.

THe gardens of THe Old Vicarage at Washington, north of Worthing (postcode RH20 4AS), is open on Sunday, March 15, from 10.30am-4pm, with visitors being able to enjoy the thousands of mixed bulbs planted in the meadow area. Entry is £6 and refreshments are on sale.

Concert to put a spring in your step A Spectacular Spring Concert Sunday, March 8, 3pm Alexandra Theatre, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1BL Tickets: alexandratheatre.co.uk or call 01243 861010 THERE'S a promise from THe Southdowns Concert Band that everyone who is in the audience for their next concert will go home with a spring in their step.

Although the band rehearses at Arundel Church of England Primary School, its members come from all over the county and have a passion for playing a wide range of concert band music.

Some are involved in music professionally, as school teachers or as instrument tutors, others play for local community or town bands but enjoy the challenge of performing to a higher level.

Just over a year ago, former Royal Marines musician Tom Hodge took over as the band's musical director and said it was a privilege to work with a great number of musicians of all backgrounds, from ‘hobbyists’ to ‘side hustlers’, to ‘music teachers’ and ‘retired professionals’.

"What brings us all together is our love of music and performing," he said.

He has worked as a musician, teacher and conductor, as well as being involved with many wind bands, big bands, function bands, orchestras and more.

Tom has worked with a number of world-

renowned musicians and, in recent years, his composing and arranging has included commissions for a number of organisations, such as a tribute for the 900th anniversary of Leeds Castle.

THe band is offering an afternoon full of inspiring music with a programme which is light-hearted and full of fun.

Tickets are £12.50 for adults and free for under-16s. THey can be booked at the Regis Centre box office in person or by calling 01243 861010.

VISITORS to the Weald and Downland Living Museum will be able to toast their ancestors in a traditional way at a special event highlighting brewing through the ages.

As one of its series of Historic Life weekends, the two days include a range of activities and displays relating to what would have been considered normal at different eras as well as looking at developments over

Choir festival to return bigger and better for 2020 Choirfest Saturday, March 14, 7.30pm & Sunday, March 15, 2.30pm Regis Centre, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1BL Tickets: alexandratheatre.co.uk ONE of the biggest choir festivals in Sussex makes a return to the Regis Centre in Bognor Regis this month.

Choirfest, now in its fourth year, is back bigger and better with nine choirs confirmed to perform over the weekend of March 14 and 15.

THe festival, a joint collaboration between West Sussex- based Arun Arts and Bersted Arts, is a noncompetitive event which welcomes a diverse range of community choirs from Hampshire across to East Sussex.

THe aim is to bring together some of the region’s talented but otherwise unknown community choirs and showcase their talents to people without the pressure of competing against each other.

One of the event organisers, Will Hackett, said:

time. THis weekend highlights a theme that is also part of a research project assessing old recipes taking place in partnership with the museum in late 2020.

THe programme includes talks about the history of ale, ale houses and beer, cider and cider-making, brewing in Tudor times, victualling houses and travel in the past.

THere’s a chance to taste beers produced by two of today’s independent breweries, provided by Hepworths on Saturday and Langham’s on Sunday, as well as information about how brewing has changed.

Various produce items in the museum’s shop and on the café menu will be inspired by the theme of the weekend.

THe rest of the museum’s site will be open for families to enjoy its historic buildings, too, and the chance to explore the site, meet its animals or chat to volunteers at the watermill and smithy.

A further event later this month will look at the complementary essential cottage industry of baking.

Usual admission fees with the events demonstrations included in entry. For full details, visit: wealddown.co.uk

“THe fact that it is non-competitive is one of the main attractions of this festival, and what makes it different from many similar events.

“THere are so many talented community choirs out there, as we have discovered over the last four years, but many are put off by the competitive element.

“A lot just want to share their joy of music and their vocal talents with the public without the pressure of having to compete against others – which to them goes against the whole idea of community singing.

“Over the last few years we’ve discovered and showcased so many talented choirs from across the south that wouldn’t otherwise have been given a platform or an opportunity to perform in an event and at a venue such as this.”

After an afternoon of rehearsing and networking, each of the choirs takes to the stage to perform in front of a packed audience in the Alexandra THeatre before all coming together onstage in a show-stopping finale.

Some of the choirs confirmed to take part are THe Igloo Choir, from Wickham in Hampshire, Voices Unlimited, from Hove, Singers Rechoired, from Worthing, Chi Choir, from Chichester, and Spinnaker Chorus, from Portsmouth.

Tickets for either the Saturday or Sunday performances of ChoirFest are available to the public, priced at £8, from the Regis Centre box office by calling 01243 861010 or by visiting: alexandratheatre.co.uk where details of the choirs performing are also shown.

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garden.

THe Lady Banks rose is budding in the conservatory where the pelargoniums and a myriad of other flowers having been blooming all winter, offering a haven from the chilly breeze.

THis year we’ve also had the extraordinary pleasure of discovering a host of bulbs in places we didn’t plant them and where we have never seen them before. It’s like magic.

It’s not really magic though - the bulbs, predominantly snowdrops and leucojum, have been here for years – decades, really.

Joyce Robinson, who started the garden and lived here for 50 years, a brilliant selftaught horticulturist, loved snowdrops and planted them generously along with other bulbs that are now blooming for the first time in years.

As we have been renovating the garden since 2017, systematically cutting back long-overgrown shrubs and clearing endless colonies of weeds, these intrepid bulbs have begun once again to poke up in places Mrs J. H planted them. Despite being hidden by overgrown trees and bushes, they have endured amazingly.

Last year we saw roses that we had never seen bloom before and that we didn’t know about. Last month we discovered a climbing rose lying prostrate under other shrubs. It has been staked and we look forward to seeing it bloom, too.

Denmans has a broad range of unusual plants that are planted to contrast with each other and to work with the curving, bold lines that John Brookes laid out during his 36 years here. As we renovate, revealing those lines and the sensational structure of the garden, we take pleasure from each new horticultural discovery and greedily search for others – a reward for the painstaking work of restoring this unique and tranquil garden to its former beauty.

And so, despite the endless rain of the past few months, spring has arrived at Denmans Garden.

THere are tables outside in the courtyard for those who want to enjoy their delicious lunch in the fresh air and the plant centre is filled with lovely pots, small statuary and, of course, plants.

THe shop is stocked with everything from garden gadgets to scarves. Garden design classes are scheduled for the rest of the year (including a masterclass led by Andy Sturgeon on Friday, May 22) and art and photography classes are on offer as well.

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The magical effects of the cumin spice www.denisekelly.co.uk Tel: 07730671436 Email: denise@thewellbeingcompanyltd. com WHAT is it about cumin that is so fantastic? Its incredibly powerful for increasing your antioxidant intake, and it also promotes good digestion, which we all know is essential for a healthy happy body.

It provides iron, and helps to control blood sugar levels, which is important for hormonal function and brain power.

It improves your immune system, by fighting inflammation and can help with weight loss and fat reduction. It’s also been reported to help lower high cholesterol.

Cumin is a member of the parsley family and is made from the dried seed of a plant known as Cuminum Cyminum, and since ancient times the cumin has been very precious, because of both healing properties for the body as well as (historically) magical functions of protection! Cumin is one of the many spices that come from the north and centre of Europe and Asia and has been grown from the Middle Ages.

Both the leaves and the seeds are eaten in their culinary use, but it also has a great esoteric and healing value for certain

disorders of the body, giving it extra power.

If you want to get a little crazy, and you believe in old tales, apparently if you want to protect a place such as your home or business, you can burn a little cumin with incense, mixed with salt and spread it on the ground to ward off evil.

Cumin has also been used centuries ago in love spells! THey used to place ground cumin inside a bag, and give it to a lover or partner to foster loyalty.

In Asia, apparently, once cumin is wet with wine, the seeds can be used to make love potions and ignite passion. You never know… Why don’t you try it and see?

Cumin was regarded by the Egyptians as one of four exciting aphrodisiac seeds, along with anise, fennel and coriander.

THerefore, they put it as an offering in the tombs of the Pharaohs.

THe best way to consume for health benefits is to either add to your food daily, or simply soak two tbsp of cumin seeds in a cup of warm water overnight and drink the following morning with half a lemon juice. THis will also help with skin beauty too.

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By Cllr Richard Plowman THIS LAST month seems to have been dominated with the weather and the coronavirus, or to be specific, Covic-19.

Luckily, so far we seemed to have escaped the worst of the floods and the infection. Prevention in both cases is better than cure but it took the horrendous floods in Chichester in 1994 before anything was done.

I remember my mother living in the Midlands being so concerned she wanted to sent me a food parcel. I tried to explain that things were not really that bad and if they were how would the postman get the food parcel to us! We all have to deal with perceptions and the TV coverage doesn’t always help.

THe severity of the 1994 floods did mean that action was taken and a second outlet for the Lavant was installed so the water could flow into Pagham Harbour.

Since then, Chichester has no further floods of any significance.

THere is a lesson here to be learned about anticipating and planning if there is an issue, putting in the solution before the disaster occurs, not afterwards. However, the Lavant can still prove troublesome and it is now the third time the date for the official opening of the new Lidl store has been changed in the mayor’s diary.

THe cause of the delay is engineering works to take the Lavant under the roundabout. Chichester seems to be besieged in roadworks at present so it appears we are helping with our own containment stay at home policy for the coronavirus.

I think it is time for some good news. Priory Park is a very special place. Users of the park, particularly mothers with small children, feel particularly safe there. THe playground is excellent.

THe views of the Guildhall and the Cathedral from the remains of the Norman motte are some of the finest in Chichester. For many years, the Friends of Priory Park now the Priory Park Society campaigned for a café so people could sit longer and enjoy the park. Fenwick’s cafe quickly established itself and became a firm favourite with visitors to the park.

Dawn and Rob Bunker built the cafe themselves but when the old lease expired, the café would have to be demolished. I was delighted to hear that a new lease has now been awarded and their future is now assured. THe café is a favourite of the disabled because of its easy access. THe café has become the heart of the park community, with Rob and Dawn keeping an eye on what is happening in the park.

THe neighbourhood plan survey showed how important parks are to our wellbeing in Chichester and I am working hard to ensure their future is also secure.

Good progress is being made with the neighbourhood plan and some of the special studies to gain the necessary evidence have been sanctioned by the city council.

THe working parties are being set up. If you would like to be involved just get in touch with the council.

We are determined to make a people's plan. Running through it will be the golden vein of addressing climate change and this takes us back to where I started. “Will it ever stop raining!”

THE ROTARY Young Photographic Competition awards took place last month at the Chichester Park Hotel when the winners of this competition were announced.

All the schools in the Chichester area were invited to enter. THe ceremony was attended by parents and teachers of the students who entered.

Before the announcement they were given feedback by the judge, Simon Futcher, a retired well known local photographer, on how to improve their work.

THe winning entries will now go forward to the Rotary national competition where the winner will have a chance to have a

A SMALL business owner from Selsey has won a van makeover worth £600.

Nick Hawkins, who owns Little Busy Bee Removals, was nominated by his wife, Zoe Hawkins, who entered a competition organised by Covers Timber & Builders Merchants and THe Sign Shop to help local businesses give their vans a new lease of life.

Nick, who works seven days a week and often at unsociable hours, has been running his own business offering storage and removals for the past years.

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week’s work experience with a professional photographer.

Trophies were presented by the president of the Rotary Club, Mr Keith Argent.

All the entries were on display for guests and Rotary members to view.

All the entries are now displayed at the Oxmarket Art Gallery until Sunday.

THe senior winner for the age range from 14 to 17 was Ryan Hyde, from Chichester High School, who took an amazing picture of a building, and the winner for the intermediate age range, 11 to 13, was Farrin Maleki-Raee, from the Ormiston Six Villages Academy, whose photo of a fairy really impressed the judge.

new look for his business, Nick said: “I am so happy to have won the competition and I’m over the moon with the design.

"It’s excellent brand awareness and people are now recognising me when I’m out and about. A huge thanks to Covers and THe Sign Shop for all their help.”

Ben Gale, marketing manager of Covers, said: “It’s a pleasure to help small businesses in our community.

Nick works really hard and fully deserves his prize.

"THe new graphics look great and I am sure his updated van will be a real asset.”

A LIVING with sight loss course will help local blind and partially sighted people to regain their confidence and independence.

Run by the Royal National Institute of Blind People, the course will take place at THe Studio, New Park Community Centre, New Park Road, Chichester PO19 7XY from 10am to 3pm on Friday, March 20, and Friday, March 27.

THe two-day course will provide information, advice and practical skills for anyone who has sight loss, as well as their family and friends.

THe sessions will provide advice on a range of everyday skills, such as getting out and about and using assistive technology, as well as providing information about welfare rights and other topics.

Jan Foster, RNIB confidence building co-ordinator for the south east, said: "Losing your sight doesn’t mean losing your independence. Our courses are about improving social inclusion, boosting confidence and learning new skills and techniques to deal with sight loss in order to live independently. And you’ll also get the chance to meet and share experiences with others in similar situations which can be hugely beneficial.

"THe Living with Sight Loss course is available to anyone with sight loss. Friends and family are also welcome to attend, as we appreciate that losing your sight can affect all aspects of a person’s life, as well as having an impact on those closest to them."

Phone groups covering similar topics are also available for those unable to attend a course in person.

Places for all courses are free but must be booked in advance by calling 0300 123 3933 or emailing :CWT@rnib.org.uk

A CHICHESTER school was alive with the sound of music as its annual music competition took place.

Nearly 200 pupils at Westbourne House School in Chichester took part, all of whom learn at least one instrument. Playing instruments ranging from the tuba to the recorder, they were grouped into tiered classes where they competed to win points for their houses. THis was followed by an evening event which saw the whole school come together for an inter-house singing competition.

During the day, Alex Mason, director of music at Lancing College, was the competition adjudicator. In the evening, Manchester-based pianist and composer Adam Swayne judged the ensembles and the choirs.

Westbourne House's director of music, Alex Dichmont, said: “It is enormously rewarding to watch the children as they perform in front of their peers and families. Some really enjoy the whole experience of performing, and for some it takes them out of their comfort zone, but it is a huge confidence builder for all who take part”.

Headmaster Martin Barker added: “I am so proud of all the children. It is wonderful to hear and see so much music in one day, watching the children work together for their patrols (houses).”

“We had 12 hours of music - 254 individual performances in 33 different classes, and 12 different ensembles involving 60 pupils.

Our dedicated and enthusiastic students have learned that having the courage to play an instrument or sing in front of an audience is an incredible experience, and just getting up to do it gives them an enormous sense of achievement. Congratulations to our music department who made this a day to remember for us all.”

One new pupil taking part in the beginners piano class (Years 3 and 4) added: “It was the most nerve-racking thing I have ever done, but I loved it all.”

THe school, which hopes to extend its facilities for the performing arts in the coming months, is known for its high standard of music and drama. THe school’s chapel choir will tour Rome at Easter, and plans are in place for a production of Oliver! in July.

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Blow the cobwebs away at Billy’s On The Beach Billy's on the Beach offers cosy winter warmers and live entertainment whatever the weather Billys on the Beach Bracklesham Lane, Bracklesham Bay Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 8JH IF you’ve been hibernating all winter, then wake up with a visit to Billy’s On THe Beach at Bracklesham Bay. Pull on your wellies, throw on a woolly jumper, grab the kids and the dog and enjoy a bracing walk along the beach. THen head to Billy’s for a delicious home-cooked meal or a warming drink and slice of cake beside the wood burner (dogs are welcome too).

Recently, Billy’s On THe Beach was named as one of the `Top 20 Best UK Seaside Cafés’ by Guardian readers, and one of the `Best Places to Eat by the Sea’ by THe i Newspaper.

Situated midway between the tourist hotspots of West Wittering beach and Selsey Bill, it is a vibrant meeting point all year round for locals, dog walkers, beach combers, surfers and tourists.

When it’s low tide, park at the café and walk to East Wittering – it’s a 20-minute stroll there and back which should work up an appetite for the café’s famous breakfast.

Or pick up a walking guide from the café and enjoy some bird-spotting at the nearby Medmerry Local Nature Reserve, before heading back to Billy’s for lunch or dinner.

A big attraction - and a regular talking point on social media and Tripadvisor – is the fantastic choice of dishes, all freshly made to order, from fish and chips to sharing seafood platters. Plus, there are daily specials, including vegan and vegetarian options, and a varied children’s menu that offers kid-friendly breakfasts, snacks, ice-cream sundaes and much more.

A key focus is the use of seasonal best ingredients and the café boasts the freshest fish on the south coast. THe `catch of the day’ and much of its varied fish and seafood menu has been hauled out of the waters just off the Sussex coastline, less than 24 hours earlier.

From Easter, the Billy’s outdoor van makes it even easier to grab an ice cream or a hot drink on the go at the weekends and school holidays.

With spectacular views across the English Channel to the Isle of Wight and a front row seat to stunning sunsets, a visit to Billy’s On THe Beach is guaranteed to lift the spirits after a wet winter.

Music at the Beach THIS buzzing café regularly hosts live music nights throughout the year with local musicians topping the bill. From acoustic guitarists to jazz musicians, enjoy covers and originals while tucking into home-made dishes, local ales and gins, or a glass or two from the carefully chosen wine selection. Keep an eye out on the café’s social media where the Music Night dates and the bands will be announced.

Booking is essential. The next two are:

Saturday, March 7 with Mike Fry Saturday, March 28 with Luke Ferre For more details visit www.billysonthebeach.co.uk

Recently, Billy’s On The Beach was named as one of the `Top 20 Best UK Seaside Cafés’

by Guardian readers, and one of the `Best Places to Eat by the Sea’ by The i Newspaper.

Seasonal events at Billy’s Throughout the cooler months, Billy’s hosts regular events such as its Locals Night held every Thursday from 5.30pm to 9pm with a set seasonal menu starting at £12 for two courses and £15 for three. Or start Friday mornings with its mighty Builder’s Big Breakfast for just £7.50. Then on Friday evenings, it’s Fish Fridays - moules and frites or fish and chips with a glass of house wine or a pint of local brew for just £12.95.

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The life and times of Ebenezer Prior - Part two

By Michael Prior, grandson of Ebenezer Prior PRIOR also campaigned for better lighting in the city, but above all, he was agitated beyond measure by the unhygienic state of Chichester.

As in so many industrial towns at the time there was no drainage. Water was obtained from pumps or wells, and sewage was deposited in cesspits or buckets which people emptied into the river Lavant.

THere was, therefore, the great danger at all times of disease from contaminated water.

THe street pumps provided water that was 'coffee-coloured’ or 'stank', and 'cesspits overflowed into cellars'.

Prior was determined to do all in his power to ensure that Chichester installed a proper drainage system. However, this meant that

the cost would fall on the ratepayers, many of whom objected to this, as the main benefit would be to the poor who lived in the most deprived area, and who were not ratepayers.

It developed into a long-running battle between what became known as the Drainers Party and the Anti-Drainers.

Prior was a champion of the Drainers and this caused him to be up against some bitter enemies, especially Dr Bostock, a doctor and mayor of Chichester for many years. Bostock saw no reason for making improvements to Chichester's sanitation.

In 1889, the anti-drainers trounced Prior's drainers party, causing the Chichester Observer (November 6, 1889) to comment that 'the majority of the inhabitants decided

Being a strong advocate of total abstinence he also shows a practical desire for keeping his men from the public house by providing on the premises the means for them to obtain beverages of a non-alcoholic character

f Letter of esteem to Ebenezer Prior from his employees, who have each signed their names

f The highly contested drainage debate, as attested to by this wonderful poem from our collections

f Staff members and their family from Ebenezer Prior Ltd during their annual staff and family outing, 1924

that the time for uniting cleanliness with godliness in a cathedral city had not yet arrived.'

THe whole issue gained national prominence, with critical reports of Chichester's decision in the Lancet and the British Medical Association. Prior continued to campaign almost daily for the drainage of the city, and in 1890 he won a seat on the city council. He began to win more and more support, for his drainage scheme, but it so infuriated his opponents that they ganged together to defeat his other objectives and it was a mortal blow against his scheme for the Oliver Whitby School.

Eventually, Prior's proposals won the day, and a proper drainage system was built in Chichester. He also took steps to ensure that the waterworks were taken over by the city authorities. However, all this was not in time to prevent an outbreak of disease.

During his mayoralty he had to cope with a severe outbreak of typhoid fever. He threw himself with great energy into dealing with the crisis. He visited every house where a case of sickness had been notified with the object of personally investigating the cause.

In a short space of time, most of the cases were isolated and an extra staff of efficient nurses engaged. Every Sunday he would visit the hospitals of the city, ‘entering into conversation with the patients and speaking words of consolation to them.' (THe Wool

Record, January 29, 1928).

So successfully contained was this outbreak that with nearly 120 cases, only two deaths occurred. However, he overtaxed his strength during this trying time and was compelled by medical advice to retire from the council and take a long rest.

THroughout all of this, Prior’s Woolstapling business in Tower Street continued to operate, with a staff of about 40 employees. An article in Chichester Views and Reviews in 1896 said 'Mr Prior is well known for the active interest he takes in the moral as well as the material welfare of the working classes generally, and this is shown especially in the care he takes for the interests of his own employees. On his golden wedding anniversary it is said he gave a gold sovereign to all of his workers'.

Being a strong advocate of total abstinence he also shows a practical desire for keeping his men from the public house by providing on the premises the means for them to obtain beverages of a non-alcoholic character.

To the rear of the large ground-floor sorting room is a special room equipped with a gas stove, and here the men have the privilege of refreshing themselves with a cup of excellent tea at any time they desire it. However exceptional this may appear, it is quite in keeping with Mr Prior's well-known public and private character. Ebenezer Prior died in 1927 and the business passed down to his eldest son, Mr John Woods Prior.

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Chi take heart from crackers against leaders DARIN KILLPARTRICK insists Chichester City are just going to “enjoy the ride” for the remainder of the season after two cracking clashes with leaders Ashford United.

Chichester won 3-2 in Kent last Saturday against an Ashford side reduced to ten men just before half-time.

THere was no time to rest on their laurels, though, as the Nuts and Bolts returned to Oaklands Park on Tuesday evening and claimed a 3-2 win of their own to stay top of the pile from Hastings United.

Coach Killpartrick had told THe Post the previous week the Saturday game would be used as a gauge of how far Chi had come since promotion.

And the home game and quick

return certainly did do that.

Killpartrick said: “I can only describe them as two good, competitive games that any paying spectator would walk away from saying they had been great adverts for non-league.”

Chi came out on top in the first game after Lloyd Rowlatt blasted home an 87th-minute winner to stun the BetVictor leaders on their own patch.

Rowlatt picked the ball up just outside the box and took a touch before firing past the home keeper from 20 yards to sink the ten-man Nuts and Bolts.

Rob Hutchings had put Chi ahead from an acute angle after eight minutes.

But Tom Fagg headed home an equaliser from six yards before Ashford were reduced to ten men

f Kaleem Haitham

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approaching the break when Mo Kamara saw red for a late challenge on Matt Axell.

George Purcell hooked home for the ten men on 50 minutes but Chi made their numerical advantage count with Ben Pashley levelling after the ball was laid to him before Rowlatt’s late strike.

THe win was Chichester’s fourth on the bounce.

Ashford got their revenge on Tuesday under the lights with all the goals coming in the first half.

Purcell headed home an 11thminute opener but Kaleem Haitham curled home a leveller within a minute for his first of the night.

Ashford replied when Adrian Stone headed home at the far post from a corner to make it three goals in four minutes.

Purcell’s powerful shot on the half-hour extended Ashford’s lead but Haitham pulled a goal back from the spot just before half-time when Axell was brought down.

Killpartrick said: “I was happy with the second-half performance on Tuesday. THe

way we played really affected them.

“THey have got some good firepower up front and are very good going forward.

“We had a couple cleared off the line in the last minutes of the game when they were throwing their bodies on the line literally and that’s a sign of a team which will not lay down and will be up there all the way with Hastings.”

But asked where it leaves Chichester in the grand scheme of things, Killpartrick said: “It was a benchmark and it shows the philosophy of what we’re trying to do is important and that has been proven in both games against a top team.

“It shows what outcomes we can get and the players are really beginning to believe in it.

“It has given them confidence they can compete with one of the top teams and have nothing to fear. We are punching above our weight and we are going to enjoy the ride. We will play with no fear.”

Jordan Clack is now back from suspension.

Haywards Heath visit Oaklands Park on Tuesday.

Sevenoaks (H) Tomorrow (Saturday March 7), at 3pm

Pagham show fighting spirit PAGHAM gave leaders Lancing a scare in a 2-1 defeat last Saturday before bouncing back with a 3-2 win against Lingfield on Wednesday night.

Kerran Boyland put Lingfield ahead on 46 minutes but Lukas Frazen-Jones levelled eight minutes later via a shot off a post.

THe hosts went in front through sub's Jamie Bakhit 25-yard blast on the hour.

But the Lions roared back to take the win after Lindon Miller (83) thumped home from close range and then Joe Clarke struck in stoppage time when he nodded over the keeper from a long punt upfield from a dropball.

THe win followed another encouraging performance against Lancing when the Lions almost snatched a point after coming back from 2-0 down for a second week running.

THe hosts took the lead in the 52nd minute with a well-worked goal, Andrew Briggs scoring from inside the area.

Pagham gave away a penalty eight minutes later which was converted by the league's leading scorer Lewis Finney.

THe Lions finally showed their claws three minutes later when Jack Barnes, set up by Callum Chalmers, smashed in a 30-yard volley that Mitch Bromage tipped over.

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25-yards out and this time Bromage could only parry, allowing Chalmers to tap home.

Boss Kerry Hardwell said: "THe boys were excellent again against a strong Lancing team.

"We were sloppy after half-time which resulted in us falling two goals behind, however, the character within this group got us back into the game. We should have really

nicked a deserved point right at the end."

Hardwell was delighted with the response against Lingfield in a game played at Whyteleafe FC. He added: "After falling behind twice in the second half we showed fantastic character again and I was so proud of all the boys for there reaction.

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Return of the Mack at Chichester Harbour Run BOGNOR REGIS Tone Zone Runners contended with some really muddy and challenging runs over the past weekend.

On Saturday, Tone Zone had 11 club members at the Chichester Harbour Run. Running the 15km distance Kari Mack finished in one hour 11 minutes, just two minutes ahead of Gary Smith in 1:13.

Ellie Pacey found her love for running as she finished the muddy and slippery course in 1:17, with her mum just 18 minutes behind in 1:35. Alison Stead and James Savage finished in 1:45 and 1:46 respectively. Debbie Patching, Lisa Robinson and Ali Goulding all finished in quick succession in 1:55.

Neil Hanson and Allan Brown took on the 8.6km route, the pair finished the difficult course in 1:11 and 1:14 respectively.

Away from all the mud, wind and rain which Storm Jorge brought along were Simon Gill, Keith Hardwell and Marc Annals. THe trio took the short trip over to Benidorm for the half marathon, a warm-up for the 10k in November.

Gill was the first to cross the line for the club and finished in 1:15, taking fifth overall and first in the V40 category.

Keith Hardwell and Marc Annals ran together and crossed the line hand in hand in 1:50.

Back in the UK, Andy Shill took on the very challenging Steyning Stinger Marathon, an off-road marathon with over 3,000ft of elevation and more mud than on a pig farm.

Shill finished in just under the five hour 30 minute mark with 5:27. Zoe Hemes and Michelle Maxium finished the half marathon in 2:53 and 3:56

respectively.

On Wittering Beach on the Sunday were eight club members, sadly not catching a tan, instead they were running the 10k and 5k races.

Chris Savill ran the 10k and finished in 52.53, Andrew Medlock was not too far behind and finished just on the hour mark. Jane Baggott finished in 1:06 just ahead of Sam Yates in 1:09 and Jayne Marshall in 1:24. In the 5k Josey Faggetter finished in 26 minutes, Charles Stewart finished in 40.27 and Rebecca Sleet just four minutes behind in 44.48.

Rounding off a great weekend of running was Cheryl Laing, who finished the warm Malta Marathon in 4:46.

Chichester Harbour Run 15k: Kari Mack 1:11.14; Gary Smith 1:13.31; Ellie Pacey 1:17.37; Debbie Pacey 1:35.01; Alison Stead 1:45.10; James Savage 1:46.53; Debbie Patching 1:54.11; Lisa Robinson 1:55.26; Ali Goulding 1:55.44.

Chichester Harbour Run 8.6: Neil Hanson 1:11.14; Allan Brown 1:14.50.

Benidorm Half Marathon: Simon Gill 1:15.00 1st in category / 5th overall; Keith Hardwell 1:50.00; Mark Annals 1:50.00.

Steyning Marathon: Andy Shill 5:27.41.

Steyning Half Marathon: Zoe Heme 2:53.51; Michelle Maxim 3:56.16.

Malta Marathon: Cheryl Laing 4:46.38.

Wittering Beach 10k: Chris Savill 52.53; Andrew Medlock 1:00.01; Jane Baggott 1:06.49; Samantha Yates 1:09.05; Jayne Marshall 1:24.34.

Wittering Beach 5k: Josey Faggetter 26.01; Charles Stewart 40.27; Rebecca Sleet 44.48.

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Sportinbrief  Football and rugby THE Southern Combination Football League continues to be disrupted by the wet weather and recent storms to sweep the country.

A total of 355 games had been postponed due to waterlogged pitches after last weekend's most recent spate of washouts.

Selsey were again left gameless as their division one trip to Shoreham's Middle Road was postponed last Saturday.

THe Blues do not have a fixture tomorrow.

In division two, Bosham were rained off at Rottingdean Village.

THey try again tomorrow when they host Angmering Village (2pm KO).

Even the rugby season has fallen foul of the weather, with Bognor's 1st XV fixture called off last weekend (pictured below).

In other rugby news, England and Harlequins' Jess Breach, from Chichester, sustained an ankle injury in training this week and will miss the remainder of the Women’s Six Nations tournament.

Coach Simon Middleton said: “We are really disappointed and upset to lose Jess for our final two games. She’s an integral player for us and we all wish her a speedy recovery.

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Griffiths-Johnson has Euros shot PHOEBE GRIFFITHS-JOHNSON had a great run to the final at the England Boxing National Youth Championships in Birtley, Newcastle.

And despite losing at the final hurdle, the Bognor Amateur Boxing Club hot prospect had the consolation of learning she will have a shot at going for European glory.

Griffiths-Johnson lost to England boxer Holly Heffron (Heart of Portsmouth) by a unanimous decision last weekend as the championships were completed after the first attempt was abandoned following crowd violence last month in Coventry.

Griffiths-Johnson was competing in the Female Youth Under 51kg division and her passage to the final secured her a place in the Tri Nations England squad in May against Wales and Scotland.

THose championships will be held in Barnsley.

An added bonus is she has also earned a call-up for a selection camp this weekend ahead of the EUBC European Youth Boxing Championships which are taking place in Montenegro from April 22 until May 3.

THe camp takes place at O’Dells Community Pride ABC this Sunday in Birmingham.

Coach Alan Wise said: “It was an outstanding performance

by Phoebe in a very tough bout against an England boxer.

“Now she has been selected with three other girls in her weight category for the camp and to spar again to see if England will send her to the European Championships.”

Griffiths-Johnson beat Tyne Tees boxer Carmel Carey (Spennymoor) in her semi-final.

Great Britain boxers Pat and Luke McCormack and Calum French were at the finals to lend their support.

Bognor Colts storm into cup semi-finals

 Darts LEGENDS’ Gary Blackwood was the oche star in week 14 of the Bognor Friday Benevolent Darts League despite his side losing out to Little Legends. Results: DIVISION ONE - Friary 'Z' 16 Newtown Amity 7; Lamb Shankers 8 Hunston Hares 15; Little Legends 12 Legends 11; Lamb Nomads – bye. MOTM: Gary Blackwood (Legends) 15 & 18 darts [30.36 av]; Alex Norgett (Newtown Amity) 20 & 20 darts [25.05 av]; Mark Sheppard (Hunston Hares) 24 & 24 darts [21.89 av] 2nd leg 124 left in 15 darts.

DIVISION TWO - Chi Snooker Club 'A' 13 Lamb 7; Royal Oak 15 Friary 'D' 9; Lamb Chops 6 Pagham CC 'B' 16; Aldingbourne Mavericks – bye. MOTM: Nick Tabberer (Pagham CC 'B') 17 & 24 darts [24.44 av]; Steve Perry (Lamb) 17 & 28 darts [22.27 av]; Buster Barton (Claremont) 19 & 27 darts [20.32 av] 2nd leg 20 left in 27 darts.

DIVISION THREE – Richmond Resurrected 12 - Chi Snooker Club 'B' 10; Newtown Clubbers 14 - Friary 'C' 8; Old Barn 17 - Richmond Rebels 6; ASC 9 - Railway Sleepers 14. MOTM: Dan Middleton (Newtown Clubbers) 19 & 23 darts [23.86 av]; Connor Jeffs (Chi Snooker Club 'B') 20 & 28 darts [20.88 av]; Gary English (Old Barn) 21 & 28 darts [20.10 av] - 1st leg 36 left in 24 darts; Mark H Todd (Railway Sleepers) 26 & 31 darts [17.58 av].

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Chi pick up a point on road CHICHESTER picked up a losing bonus point in a 22-19 defeat at Dartfordians in London One South.

Chichester made six changes to the team that drew at home to Medway. Richard Ives and Ben Polhill came into the pack, Matt McLagan, Tom Knight and Gareth Davies returned in the backs with debutant George Booth making his 1st XV debut on the bench.

Dartfordians kicked off up the slope into the wind. An early penalty and yellow card for the hosts allowed Chi to kick for touch and from the lineout Chris Johnson was driven over the line by the pack. Tom Blewitt converted (0-7).

Still a man down, Dartfordians infringed close to their 22 metre line and Blewitt put another kick into touch close to a corner.

Blues reprised their lineout play and this time Harry Seaman got the try but the conversion was missed (0-12).

Dartfordians tried to run the ball at every opportunity and finally found a way through the

Chichester defence to score an unconverted try (5-12).

Chi added a third try just before half-time when from a scrum ten metres out good work from Blewitt, Seaman and Baz Magda saw the ball advanced to the try line for Nick Blount to drive over.

Blewitt converted (5-19 halftime).

Hopes of a bonus point win faded after the break. Chi had a player sin-binned after two minutes and Dartfordians added a second try on 50 minutes (1019). On 61 minutes Dartfordians crossed for a third try, which was converted (17-19).

With less than four minutes left, and with sleet driving down the pitch, the Dartfordians pack drove over for a bonus point try and the win (22-19).

Chichester: Drayson, Ives, Woods, Magda, Blount, Makasi, Polhill (capt.), Johnson, Seaman, THompson, McLagan, Blewitt, Rowland, Knight, Davies, Deavall, Spriggs, Booth.

Chichester’s next match is on Saturday March 21 when THurrock visit (2.30pm KO).

BOGNOR Colts Academy stormed into the Sussex Cup semi-finals with a 45-5 triumph over Haywards Heath Colts.

Storm Jorge could not stop the game going ahead and Horsham’s 4G pitch was the scene for a tough encounter in near perfect conditions.

Bognor started brightly with good shape to their attack as half backs Alfie Spurle and Ben Woolnough tested every part of the Haywards Heath defence.

Bognor’s defence was relentless led by George Orchard and Nathan THompson and allowed Heath’s dangerous runners no space to operate.

Jamie Foote broke the gain line and Brad Smith released centre Freddie Hayes to run in from half way. Lewis Decarteret converted.

Bognor attacked again with Harrison Southern prominent. Charlie Weller took the ball on and quick recycling saw hooker Ethan Teasdale crash over. Decarteret added the extras.

Bognor’s only defensive lapse of the game saw Heath exploit a three on two to score their try.

Handling errors cost Bognor but they simplified their game and Owen Henton and Tyrone Makasi both made half breaks to create space before the omni-present Jack Trenham found THompson to power over on the halftime whistle.

Bognor rang the changes at half-time and fresh legs meant they were able to exert more pressure on Heath.

Matthew Norrell and Ben Barker ruled the

defensive line with punishing hits and fresh from his England Counties under-18 selection, Andrew Fadera ran strongly and provided another link between forwards and backs.

Finn Glass made a powerful run through the middle and the ball was moved wide to Hayes who took the outside shoulder and sprinted home. Decartert converted.

THe Bognor lineout was exceptional all game and Charlie Jays made a positive impact.

Spurle and Woolnough continued to stretch the opposition defence and moved the ball into the wide spaces where Aquilla Matafwali looked dangerous. He linked well with Decarteret who had too much pace and stepped through to score before converting his own try.

Bognor’s defence held firm with Harry Smith impressing.

THe pressure told and Decarteret and Hayes added further well-worked tries to seal a deserved home semi-final against either East Grinstead or Heathfield.

Next week the Greens host Petersfield while the Purples take on Havant.

Squad: Jack Trenham, Finlay Glass, Ethan Teasdale, Harrison Southern, Charlie Weller, Nathan THompson, Mathew Norrell, George Orchard, Jamie Foote, Ben Barker, Charlie Jays, Andrew Fadera, Bradley Smith, Alfie Spurle, Owen Henton, Freddie Hayes, Tyrone Makasi, Aquilla Matafwali, Harry Smith, Ben Woolnough, Lewis Decarteret.

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THERE is little margin for error now admits Jack Pearce as Bognor head to Merstham tomorrow with their play-off hopes still alive.

Merstham are second from bottom in the BetVictor Premier and scrapping for step three survival.

THe Rocks are still eyeing a spot in the end of season shake-up to decide who goes up with the champions but are ten points off the final available place albeit with three games in hand on Carshalton Athletic, who occupy that position.

Enfield, a spot above Rocks, drew 1-1 with Lewes in midweek while Leatherhead, who sit behind them, were 4-0 winners over Potters Bar. East THurrock lost to strugglers CorinthianCasuals.

It is a congested picture, as manager Pearce appreciates. He told THe Post: “We have to stick there and see what we can do.

“It is all very tight now.

“I think there are three clubs who can safely say they are in there now with Worthing, Hornchurch and Folkestone.

“THen from fourth down to 11th place, which is another eight clubs, they are fighting for one of the remaining places.

“THere’s eight clubs and two places up for grabs – that’s how I

see it now. We're looking forward to the last 12 games and getting as many points as we can.

"After the start we had, we cannot afford many hiccups now though."

Merstham may be second from bottom but Pearce admits they are just the sort of side who can present problems.

He said: "THey are struggling but sometimes at this stage of the season they can be the worst sides to play against.

"We know the one thing they will be doing is working very hard to stay up.

"I would much rather play a mid-table side at this stage of the season who have nothing to play for. Merstham definitely have something to play for. " On the bright side, Bognor are now getting players back as they approach the home straight.

THey trained Tuesday, and were due to train again last night as they did not have a midweek fixture.

Pearce said: “THis week for the first time in quite a while we shall have a full squad to choose from apart from Doug Tuck. Hopefully, if everything goes well (last night) we shall have Joe Cook and Jake Flannigan back available.”

Cook has been sorely missed as a central defensive option for Rocks.

Merstham (A) Tomorrow (Saturday March 7), at 3pm

Flannigan gives Rocks boost MIDFIELDER Jake Flannigan has signed on loan from Havant & Waterlooville for the remainder of the season to bolster Bognor’s play-off ambitions.

Flannigan, who was a regular in Southampton’s Under-23s before being released by the Premier League club, picked up an injury during his initial one-month loan in the loss to Enfield.

THe Rocks have yet to see the best of him after the hamstring injury curtailed his availability after he had figured in the 3-2 win over Brightlingsea Regent but manager Jack Pearce is hoping all that will change now.

Pearce said: "Jake was very unfortunate to get injured up at Enfield and it was a big blow because we were just starting to see all of the qualities that he undoubtedly possesses.

“It was an easy decision to take him for the rest of the season and, as ever, we thank Havant for all of their help.”

Rocks midfielder Ben Mendoza has joined Chi on a short-team loan.

Chi assistant manager Graham Gee told the club website: “We’re aware the amount of games we have left to play in a short space of time is likely to have an effect so we wanted to strengthen but they needed to be the right fit for this club.

“Ben falls into that category because he’s young, talented and hungry, plus he’s another local lad."

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by Harvey Whyte

OUR recent defeat at Haringey Borough was what I would call a typical Bognor game.

We completely dominated the game and lost.

THe match was played in a gale force wind and in the first half they did not get out of their half at all.

In the second half we were playing against the wind and we still had the majority of the possession.

THey had one shot from distance which went in and a counter attack but managed to score two goals.

We ended up losing the game and this is a problem that has been associated with Bognor for quite a while.

Certainly since I have been here we can completely dominate games and end up drawing them or losing.

It is a recurring theme. It is not just this season either.

If you speak to someone who watches us regularly it is a common problem.

Because we play so much football, we also tend to dominate most of our games.

Against Haringey that was the case and we just didn't get the result.

And that's why I will take the victory over Lewes which followed all day long from now until the end of the season.

It was not a great game but, in my opinion, the result was more important than the performance.

We are now getting down to the last part of the football season and I would take playing badly in every game we have but winning 1-0, 100% I would.

Our run-in to the play-offs is probably not as bad as some of the other teams but we are ten points behind and have three games in hand.

It is doable but it is also a tough ask so results are more important than performances in my opinion at the moment,

although, we would obviously like both.

THe management and the players know we are going to have to be better throughout the final run-in to try to get where we want to be.

I am not one for analysing the games coming up. People have told me about the run-in but I tend to just concentrate on the next game.

I don't tend to know how the other teams are doing, although you do hear about Worthing as they are local rivals at the top.

But I do not pay that much attention to who the form teams are because this league is ridiculously unpredictable.

Anyone can beat anyone at this level.

It is Merstham tomorrow and there are a lot of teams around them they will be trying to drag in to the battle, so we know they will be up for it.

After Merstham we play Horsham away next Tuesday and their new ground.

THat promises to be another tough game from a side who have done well since promotion under their manager Dom Di Paola.

I am glad to be back in action obviously. My recent red card against Brighton and Hove Albion has, thankfully, only ruled me out of Sussex Senior Cup matches.

We are out of that now so that will only be a factor next season. It is a bonus for me that I can continue to play a role in the league for Rocks.

Also, we are now getting a few players back. Hopefully, Joe Cook and Jake Flannigan will play now.

We have also brought Kristian Campbell back, we know him from before and he is a really good player.

As a team, we have given ourselves every opportunity to do everything we can to get into the play-offs.

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