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Tim Peake is out of this world

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A FIVE per cent rise in footfall has been reported in Chichester since the Tim Peake exhibition opened in December, 2016.

THe exhibition - Tim Peake; An Extraordinary Journey, closes on Saturday, February 17, and has seen

a huge rise in visitors to the Novium Museum in the city centre's Tower Street.

Chichester’s increase in visitors during 2017 contrasted with regional average footfall figures remaining unchanged from 2016 and the rest of the UK down 1.1 per cent.

THis data comes from the counter on East Street at the Cross, which leads to the Novium.

THe museum's records show that 58,400

people have visited the museum since the exhibition opened.

THe award-winning exhibition allows visitors to embark on a space journey that follows Tim Peake's astronomical adventure - from growing up in Chichester to becoming the first British European Space Agency astronaut.

Cllr Eileen Lintill, cabinet member for community services at Chichester District Council, said: “We are really pleased with

the success of the Tim Peake exhibition.

"THe feedback from visitors has been extremely positive, and we hope it has fired up the imaginations and ambitions of all those who have come to see it.

"It has been such a memorable year, with Tim’s visit to us last January and then winning a major award at last year’s national Museum and Heritage Awards."

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Hunt for thief at Goodwood House

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A BURGLARY in Chichester is among several police are appealing for help with. Detectives are trying to solve seven aggravated burglaries across the South East, which are thought to have been committed by the same offender, with specialist skills.

THe high-value burglaries have taken place at homes in Surrey, Kent, Sussex and THames Valley, with the burglar focusing on jewellery.

Detectives have praised the public for their reaction to the appeal after more than 100 emails and phone calls have come in so far in relation to Operation Prometheus.

Speaking on behalf of the police forces, Detective Inspector Dee Fielding, of Surrey Police, said: “We have had a brilliant reaction from the public to our appeal, with more than 100 emails and phone calls coming into our dedicated email address and through our contact centre.

“We will now get to work on assessing the information and see how it impacts on the future of the investigations being carried out by ourselves and our colleagues at Kent, Sussex and THames Valley police forces.

“At this stage, it is too early to say what other cases may form a part of our enquiries. However, we will be keeping an open mind and we will keep the public updated as we progress.”

THe Chichester property was Goodwood House, where Lord and Lady March were assaulted and tied up by a burglar who stole more than £700,000-worth of family heirlooms in January, 2016.

Lord March, 61, was hit on the head with a “blunt instrument” after Lady March, 54, disturbed the intruder, who had used a ladder and broken in through an upstairs window.

After being forced to open their safe, they were bound and lay injured for two hours before one of their staff found them and

dialled 999. THe Earl described the couple's ordeal as "challenging".

Among items stolen were a £400,000 diamond tiara and an emerald ring given

by Charles II to his mistress, Louise de Kerouaille, whose son was the first Duke of Richmond and made Goodwood the family seat.

Detective Inspector Till Sanderson, of Sussex Police, said: "We carried out an extensive investigation into the robbery at Goodwood House and exhausted all lines of enquiry.

"Should any further information come to light, we shall not hesitate to pursue new leads. We have worked with Surrey Police on their investigation and welcome this renewed appeal to bring this man to justice."

Officers believe the lone offender might be ex-services, or military, due to his levels of preparation and his manner and language when committing the crimes.

On each occasion, he has used violence and the threat of a sawn-off shotgun, leaving his victims injured and physically and mentally shaken.

Police from the across the South East are now appealing to the public for information to help identify the culprit.

THe offender is thought to be a lone man, potentially with specialist knowledge and skills, ex-forces perhaps, who uses a sawn-off shotgun and violence to threaten victims. He appears aware of the layout of homes, who is at home and the location of safes and valuables.

THe man is thought to be white, with stocky, muscular build, around 6ft tall, with a southern accent.

DI Dee Fielding said: “THe burglaries all appear to be the work of someone who knows exactly what they are doing and who is incredibly decisive in their actions. THis investigation is primarily driven with the aim of preventing any further harm coming to anybody else by identifying and bringing a violent and dangerous man to justice."

You can email: OpPrometheus@ surrey.pnn.police.uk or call 101 and ask for Surrey Police, Op Prometheus.

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THOUSANDS of pounds worth of cleaning equipment has been stolen in Chichester.

Police are appealing for witnesses after high-value items of cleaning equipment were stolen from a shed.

A jet washer, house generator and leaf sweeper are believed to have been stolen from the property at Lakeside Caravan Park between Wednesday, January 17, and Saturday, January 20.

PC Jennifer Reid said: “THe victim had equipment worth around £12,500 stolen from the shed and these items are vital to his livelihood.

“THe stolen items are heavy so we believe it would need at least two people to lift them out of the shed.

“We would like to speak to anyone who noticed any suspicious behaviour in the area around the times provided.”

You can report any information online or by calling 101, quoting reference 475 of 20/01.

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A NINTEEN-YEAR-OLD man has won gold medals in the winter world transplant games in Switzerland last month.

Sam Roonan, from Chichester, competed in ski giant slalom, ski super G, ski slalom and ski parallel slalom and picked up three gold medals and one silver.

THe young man was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at just 18 months old. THe genetic condition leads to various health issues but mainly it affects the lungs and digestive systems with thicker than usual mucus causing chest infections. the couple's Sam’s father, Mark, said: “By the age of eight, Sam's lung capacity had reduced a £400,000to around 30 per cent of normal capacity d ring givenand with a life expectancy of around two s, Louise deyears at the time he was put on the lung he first Duketransplant waiting list. odwood the “It was about five years later that Sam got the lungs transplant operation at anderson, ofGreat Ormond Street Hospital. THe time ried out anwaiting for a transplant was difficult, e robbery atwith many hospital stays required, but sted all linesSam was unbelievably strong with a desire to simply to do what all the other mation comeboys his age were doing. e to pursue “He would still play football, for with Surreyinstance, but would be the goalie nd welcomecomplete with a oxygen bottle hooked this man toup behind the goals so he could be actively part of the team." ender might THis is the first time Sam has attended due to histhe Winter Games but he has represented manner andGreat Britain in the last two summer e crimes. World Transplant Games in Argentina sed violenceand Spain in tennis, table tennis and off shotgun,cycling. nd physically Mr Roonan continued: “I thought it was a fabulous opportunity for Sam to South Eastbe able to represent Great Britain in a public forsporting aspect but more importantly e culprit. it gave him a chance of socialising and o be a lonemixing with people who understand st knowledgewhat its like to be saved from a lifewho uses athreatening condition. e to threaten “THe spirit, friendliness and the layout ofinternational mixing made it an amazing e location ofevent and it was fantastic to be able to support Sam and help promote organ white, withtransplantation at the same time. d 6ft tall, with “THat would have been simply enough but as a bonus the British team returned burglaries allwith a total of 28 medals, 15 of them meone whogold!" oing and who Mark believed it was important people actions. THis ven with the harm coming and bringing o justice." ometheus@ 101 and ask heus.

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made their wishes known to their family regarding organ donation.

He said: "I do remember distinctly the consultation at the hospital where it was concluded that Sam should be considered for a lung transplant and Sam asking me if I had a donor card.

"I did not and registered that day. All I would ask is that people discuss their wishes for donation and register with the NHS." Sam said: "I’m very proud of how

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"I'm hoping to improve my summer record this summer in the British transplant games in my sports table tennis and cycling. I also hope to maintain my health and improve my fitness. I’m looking forward to all the years to come that my donor has provided me."

A SPECIAL concert was held at Chichester Cathedral on Saturday to mark International Holocaust Memorial Day. Simon Gronowski was just 11 in April, 1943, when he was pushed off a train bound for the death camps of Nazi Germany by his mother.

Almost 75 years after that remarkable event, Simon was in attendance at Chichester Cathedral to see that remarkable chapter in his life dramatised in the opera PUSH. Over 650 people packed into the cathedral to see this special performance, which was staged to commemorate International Holocaust Memorial Day and was performed by a community choir of over 100, including adults from local societies and children from six Sussex schools, as well as musicians from the University of Chichester Chamber Orchestra.

Also present at this moving performance was the opera’s composer, Howard Moody, and the brother of one of the Nazi guards who loaded Simon and his family onto the train.

Simon recounted how, as a young boy living in occupied Belgium, he was saved from the gas chambers of Auschwitz by the quick actions of his mother, who pushed him to freedom

when their train was briefly attacked

by Belgian Resistance fighters. While Simon was hidden away by the local population and lived to tell his remarkable tale, his mother and sister both died in the gas chambers.

Cllr Clare Apel said: " Saturday was an extraordinary occasion. All the adults and children in the choir gave more than 100 per cent performance of Push.

"It was especially moving as Simon Gronowsky was there in the front row. THe university orchestra played very emotionally and was conducted

by Crispin Ward. Ralph Apel finished the performance by chanting the prayer for the souls of the dead of the Holocaust."

Simon explained how he felt that Howard had understood his amazing emotional journey, not just the pain of being parted from his mother and sister who were both on the train, but also the relief of forgiveness that he managed to feel in later years.

Forgiveness that was very much in evidence when, many years later, one of the Nazi guards from that momentous day, on his death bed, asked Simon for forgiveness for his actions.

Simon is now friends with the brother of that guard, who was present at Saturday’s performance.

Nowadays, octogenarian Simon Gronowski travels the world talking about his experiences and working for greater understanding and peace.

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Permit scheme for tip

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A PERMIT scheme will be implemented for vans, pick-ups and trailers at Westhampnett household waste recycling site.

THe decision was made by West Sussex county councillors at the environment, communities and fire select committee on Wednesday.

THe proposal also included a ban on twin-axle trailers, Luton vans and horseboxes as well as a ban on all trailers from Littlehampton and Bognor Regis sites.

Strong evidence was found to suggest that West Sussex residents are bearing the cost of people from outside the county using the West Sussex household waste recycling sites.

THe policy changes recommended in the report read out at the meeting aim to discourage cross-border traffic from out of county, reduce site congestion resulting in less queuing time for West Sussex residents and take the opportunity to further reduce commercial waste abuse from businesses.

Customers visiting Westhampnett with a van, pick-up or trailer will need to complete an online application before they can visit the site. In order to obtain a free permit, residents will be required to provide their postcode, which must be within the county boundary of West Sussex.

If a resident has hired a van or pickup as a one-off for a particular task like moving house, they will be required to provide proof of residency in West

Sussex and the vehicle hire documents.

THe county council has taken the decision to ban twin-axle trailers, Luton vans and horseboxes from all sites on the grounds of health, safety and welfare of customers and staff.

Cllr Francis Oppler said: "What we are seeing with this report is the aftershocks of the huge changes that the waste sites have seen over the course of the last year and I feel that overall again it is diminishing what was previously a hugely successful, enormously wellused service."

THe county council said they will signpost residents to alternative locations where they can safely dispose of their waste material in a compliant manner.

THe permit scheme is estimated to cost around £10,000 as an initial

start-up cost with ongoing costs of the issuing of permits met within existing council resources. An estimated £15,000 is estimated to be saved from the additional nine percent of all hardcore and soil coming from out of county and being dealt with by West Sussex.

Steve Read, director of energy, waste and environment, said: "I would strongly suggest that we don't want to implement this at exactly the same time as the spring peak that we get, sort of from Easter onward through to early May. Anytime after that we will move to implement this as quickly as possible.

"THe other thing, of course, is that we give members of the public plenty of notice of the scheme and the idea would be that the registrations for permit would be open probably more than a month before they are actually required."

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Hundreds of cannabis plants seized from a city property THOUSANDS of pounds worth of drugs have been seized from a property in Chichester.

Arun and Chichester prevention team were successful in confiscating cannabis plants worth an estimated £377,000 from the property.

A warrant was conducted on THursday, January 18, at a property in Chandler Road Industrial Estate and 750 cannabis plants were discovered inside.

A 29-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested on suspicion of producing controlled B drug

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He was not charged for the offences, but later released into the custody of Immigration Enforcement officers.

PC Sam Fenner said: “THis is a significant find of a large-scale commercial cannabis cultivation and its dismantling will disrupt the distribution of the drug to a wide area.

“It is vital we do all we can to prevent the supply of drugs causing harm to the community.”

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Freedom of the city honour

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk TIM PEAKE, European Space Agency astronaut, is returning to Chichester to receive the freedom of the city.

THe Chichester City Council ceremony is set to take place at the end of this month.

THe Honorary Freedom of the city of Chichester will be conferred upon Mr Peake at a special ceremony at Chichester Festival THeatre on Sunday, February 25, at 2.30pm.

Following the civic ceremony, at which the astronaut will be presented with the highest honour the council can bestow,

by Chichester Mayor Peter Evans, Tim Peake will give a presentation on the European Space Agency's Principia Mission.

Afterwards, he will take questions from young people in the audience, who will also have an opportunity to greet Mr Peake in the foyer at the end of the afternoon.

Chichester City Council town clerk Rodney Duggua said: "THe council decided to confer the Honorary Freedom of the City on Tim Peake back in February, 2016, when he was still in the middle of the ESA mission to the International Space Station.

"It’s taken a while to arrange the ceremony, but following very positive meetings with the European Space Agency, the council, the office of the Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex, and the Festival THeatre, we were delighted to be able to set a date next month.

"As its highest honour, the council does

not often confer freedoms; so we’re very much looking forward to the ceremony and pleased that over 1,000 members of the public will be able to witness it and hear Tim Peake’s fascinating account of the Principia Mission."

Tim Peake completed his 186 day Principia mission on board the

International Space Station when he landed back on Earth on June 18 , 2016.

Tim was born in Chichester in 1972, the same year the last person walked on the Moon.

Tim’s interest in space has been a lifelong passion, beginning in childhood gazing at the stars and wondering about

the universe. He has kept up his curiosity ever since.

Tickets will be free but booking is essential.

Tickets are available (limited to four per booking) online from Monday, February 5 at 10am from cft.org.uk

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From page one “As well as documenting Tim’s amazing journey from Chichester schoolboy to International Space Station (ISS) astronaut, the exhibition also aimed to inspire young people.

"A large part of the exhibition has been about promoting the importance of subjects such as maths, science and technology, something which Tim himself has been doing since he returned from the ISS. “Delivering the exhibition has been a real team effort. THe museum worked with Tim’s father, Nigel, and a number of organisations including the UK Space Agency, European Space Agency and the Association of Science and Discovery Centres.

"We are also hugely grateful to our sponsors Air Products, Irwin Mitchell Private Wealth and Vanderbilt Homes for helping us to make it happen.

"THe exhibition is closing on Saturday, February 17, so we encourage anyone who hasn’t yet seen it to come along and get inspired!”

THe Novium Museum records the number of visitors entering every day.

THe number of visitors recorded in 2016 before the Tim Peake; An Extraordinary Journey exhibition opened in December was 47,079.

THis number then increased by over 11,000 for 2017 during the time the exhibition was on.

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Park gets big improvements

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk IMPROVEMENT works have been carried out to Priory Park in Chichester ahead of this year’s centenary celebrations.

THe work has involved installing new railings which replace an old wooden fence which had deteriorated. THe idea of new railings was raised several years ago by the Friends of Priory Park, a voluntary group set up to promote, conserve and protect the park.

THese improvements have been funded with money from developer contributions known as Section 106. Historic England has also been involved in the planning stages of the project.

THe work has been completed ahead of the park’s exciting centenary celebrations which are being organised by the Friends.

Cllr Tony Dignum, leader of Chichester District Council, said: “As well as improving park security, the railings are also aesthetically pleasing and fit in with the heritage surroundings.

"Although some hard pruning has been carried out to allow the work to take place, the gaps in the vegetation will disappear over the coming seasons, aided by some extra plants.

“We are very much looking forward to

the Friends’ programme of events to mark the park’s centenary. We are also grateful to Natures Way Foods, which has just come on board as the park sponsor - so a double celebration for Priory Park this year!”

Stephanie Jones, business insight and communications manager of Natures Way Foods, said: “We are pleased to be sponsoring Priory Park as it offers so many opportunities for people to come together and be part of their community.

"As a local company, we know how important educating our young people is and we also recognise how vital it is for people to keep active, whatever their age. Parks offer a unique environment in which to do this.”

For the centenary celebrations, a wide range of activities will be taking place through the year. In September, there will be a nine-day festival of activities which will mark 100 years to the day since the 7th Duke of Richmond gave the park to the people of Chichester, to honour those who had died in the First World War. THe first event takes place on April 24, a talk about the park’s history, called Priory Park 100: Romans, Roundheads and the Rolling Stones.

People can find more information about the events at www.priorypark100.com

A NEW adult education centre is coming to the city this month.

Aspire Sussex is welcoming the public to their new Adult Education Centre, based on the High School campus off Kingsham Road.

THe launch in Chichester will be held at the centre on February 15.

To celebrate the launch of the new centre there will be free taster sessions of some of the day, weekend and evening courses which will be starting after the Easter holidays.

Robyn Kohler, chief executive of Aspire Sussex, said:” We are really excited about the launch of our new centre and the opportunity to build a new programme

of courses for people living in and around Chichester to enjoy and learn new skills.

"We look forward to welcoming new learners into the centre on February 15 to get a taste of what we do and help us celebrate our launch.”

THe free 45-minute taster sessions include Spanish, yoga for wellbeing, dressmaking demo, ukulele taster, helping your child with English, guitar taster, French, exploring maths for everyone and a photography taster.

Afternoon or evening slots are available to book at: aspirechichester.eventbrite. co.uk or by calling 01243 850740.

THe taster sessions are part of a project funded by the Big Lottery, Awards for All programme, to inspire new learners to take part in adult education programmes.

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Library talks from hospice to help share services information AMBASSADORS from St Wilfrid’s Hospice will be spending time at a number of local libraries during February and March.

THe volunteer ambassadors will provide information to the general public about the hospice and the services it provides to patients and to their family and carers.

THe hospice is currently fundraising under its DreamBuilding campaign for a new building at Bosham.

Alison Moorey, chief executive of St Wilfrid’s, said: "We are delighted to have the opportunity for our ambassadors to spend time in local libraries helping people to understand about the range of services we provide to patients at the hospice and in the community.

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` Apprentice event THE deadline for apprenticeships to apply for a special ceremony has now been extended.

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` A Patriot for Me PALLANT House Gallery have a new exhibition starting on Saturday.

Experience John Osborne’s controversial play ‘A Patriot for Me’ through the eyes of British painter Leonard Rosoman RA (1913 – 1912), tutor to David Hockney and Peter Blake, in a series of works not seen together since the 1970s.

Part of the Royal Academy’s 250th birthday celebrations, this is the first museum show of Rosoman’s work in over 30 years.

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Friday, February 2, 2018

Centurion Way exhibition to help save popular path

BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A PUBLIC exhibition was held last Saturday to raise awareness of a path under threat as part of the Whitehouse Farm Development to the west of Chichester.

Friends of Centurion Way hosted the exhibition, which was attended by over 150 people from the local area who came along to find out more about draft plans for the re-routing of the southern part of the Centurion Way, as well as to show their support for preserving it.

Many members of the public were eager to share their thoughts about why they love the path so much, and the group collected over 100 signatures on a card to go to the Department for Transport stating their support for the path.

One resident said: “Centurion Way is a quiet, safe access from one part of Chichester to another. Having access to the countryside, access into town through a very pleasant, enjoyable, quiet route back home, any time of the year, is very important. I like to experience the different seasons. It is just about having that openness.”

Attendees included regular users of the path, residents, city and district councillors and the Mayor of Chichester.

Many stated their concern about the impact that the re-routing would have

on Centurion Way and their safe, trafficfree route into the city, often travelling to work or to the shops.

THis included those who are visually impaired or disabled, who commented on the uniqueness of the path. Not only is it a smooth, step-free and kerb-less route in and out of the city, but they also explained that the familiarity of the path, the wildlife, the trees, scents and sounds enabled them to know exactly whereabouts they were, just through the

song of a particular bird or the scent of a flower.

THe group presented a dossier, put together in collaboration with local experts on various aspects of Centurion Way, sharing core messages about why the path should be preserved. Each section of the dossier had a dedicated stand at the exhibition, hosted by an expert who was able to provide information and answer any questions or concerns on the topic.

Draft plans for the re-routing were also shared, and there were concerns about negotiations that may already be underway between Bishop Luffa School, the Diocese, West Sussex County Council and the developer.

THe full dossier compiled by the group is now available online to read on the group website. You can also pledge your support for the campaign, join the mailing list or find out about upcoming events at: centurionway.org.uk

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BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A PAMPER morning has raised thousands of pounds in Chichester.

THe special event, which was held on Sunday at a salon in THe Hornet, raised about £3,000 for charity.

THe event was held in memory of eightyear-old Aimee, pictured, who passed away last year.

THe beneficiary charity was Indee Rose Trust, a charity which sends treasure boxes to sick children, and offers support to their families.

Jules Gray, a friend of Aimee's mother, Traci, created the special pampering event at Buzby and Blue, in Chichester.

Ms Gray said: "THe event was a huge success and we raised in the region of £3,000 for THe Indee Rose Trust, in memory of Aimee.

"We appreciate everyone who came to see us and supported us, and all the local businesses who donated to our tombola.

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Aimee was diagnosed with anaplastic ependymoma, a very aggressive form of cancer, on February 3 last year, aged just seven.

After undergoing many forms of treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, Aimee contracted various infections and received a diagnosis of colitis due to all the adverse effects of the radiotherapy.

THe young girl was found to have cancer of the spine and brain metastasies and a new tumour developed on the brain shortly after.

Aimee passed away on October 18, after an eightmonth battle with cancer.

Tackling town's fuel poverty AN INITIATIVE to support local residents who are choosing between ‘heating and eating' has seen a £20,000 grant awarded.

SelseyWorks, the community initiative launched in 2014, has been awarded the first part of a grant which aims to total up to £60,000 over three years.

THe grant, which will be made available at the rate of £20,000 per annum, is earmarked to help tackle the increasing problem of fuel poverty in the area.

THe grant has been awarded by Ferry Farm Community Solar - the Community Benefits Society linked to the Ferry Farm Solar project in Sidlesham.

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` Book signing event AUTHOR of ‘Reading Allowed’ and co-creator of ‘THe Village’, Chris Paling, will be taking part in a book signing event at Chichester Library on THursday, February 22, at 7.30pm.

‘Reading Allowed’ is Chris Paling’s first-hand account of a small-town south of England Library.

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` Missing Man POLICE are concerned for missing man Xe Van La who has links to the Chichester area.

Xe Van La, 29, has an address in Hackney, London, and has also been staying in Chichester but has not been seen since Tuesday, January 23.

Xe is of Asian appearance, 5ft 7ins, of slim build and with straight short black hair. He speaks limited English.

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BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A CHICHESTER family business is sowing seeds of success with £2.2m backing.

THe hospitality business has acquired 30 acres of neighbouring land in the deal backed by Allied Irish Bank (GB).

Crouchers Hotel and Restaurant of Birdham Road, Chichester, is run

by Lloyd van Rooyen, Gavin Wilson and family, whose parents started the business with a six bedroom bed & breakfast in 1996.

Now a 26-room hotel and 80 seat restaurant employing 45 staff, Lloyd and his family are planning to expand Crouchers after purchasing land from a neighbouring farm.

THe family’s plans include completing four luxury holiday cottages due to open in May, refurbishing THe Cider House, an informal café restaurant on the site, plus establishing new kitchen gardens which

will supply the hotel and restaurants in a sustainable ‘farm to fork’ initiative.

Jamie Ward, senior relationship manager at Allied Irish Bank (GB), said: “Lloyd’s family and their management team have built a fantastic business at Crouchers and have gained a welldeserved reputation for top quality service and hospitality. THe acquisition of this neighbouring parcel of land provides the business with enormous potential for growth and we look forward to seeing the family’s plans come to fruition in the months and years ahead.”

Lloyd van Rooyen added: “I was introduced to Jamie Ward at Allied Irish Bank (GB) around a year ago and he immediately understood our vision for the business. Completion of the land purchase has taken longer than we anticipated but Jamie and his team persevered with the proposal, standing by us to see the deal through, which has been fantastic. We’re embarking on a new chapter for Crouchers and very excited about the future.”

OFFICERS and police community support officers will be working from Selsey Town Hall, in the heart of the community from today when it will be opened officially.

Sussex Police has worked in partnership with Selsey Town Council to share space within their town hall.

THis is in keeping with the drive to keep communities safe and feeling safe by providing a local policing base where officers can work from when needed.

THough this facility is not a public contact point, there is a yellow phone located outside the town hall for people to contact police to report incidents.

Sussex Police Crime and Commissioner, Katy Bourne said: "I welcome this move by Sussex Police to offer a new base for officers and PCSOs to work from in Selsey’s town hall in the High Street.

“Residents regularly tell me that they really do appreciate seeing a police presence in their area, and feel reassured to know that officers are still working in the heart of their community.

"We are still investing in new technology and online services so staff and officers can access information remotely or on patrol as well as offering them the most suitable and convenient location to meet their needs.

“While we are increasingly moving into the age of the ‘digital police beat’,

Sussex Police recognises that the public and partners still need to see officers regularly, so it makes economic and logistical sense to base officers in shared premises which the public are already familiar with.”

Chief Constable Giles York said: “THis new facility allows us to continue to modernise the way we work by encouraging agile working and enabling our teams to work more flexibly within the community and not tied to one location. Our officers and PCSOs are equipped with technology that provides the means for them to be able to spend more time in heart of the community.

“By providing the right police presence in the right location, we can make policing teams more visible and can work in the same buildings as partners to make it easier to work together and share information.

"We worked with Selsey Town Council to secure the use of space within their town hall to become a local policing base for our officers and PCSOs to use when they are in the area.”

Becky White, Selsey Town Council clerk, said “Over the last 10 years Selsey Town Council has undertaken many consultations on different issues including the Town Survey, the Neighbourhood Plan and our current Business Plan 2016-19. As a result, we know that the retention of a Sussex Police presence in the town is something that is a priority for our residents. A police presence in the town will be for the benefit of all.”

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Folk festival to be bigger TOP NAMES will make this year's Southdowns Folk Festival in Bognor Regis the biggest yet.

THe Steve Harley Acoustic Trio will be headlining one of the event's main concerts. THey will be joined on the bill of the September event by awardwinning duo, O'Hooley &Tidow, and one of Ireland's most iconic bands, Dervish.

Festival organiser Roger Nash said: "Planning and preparations are well under way for this year's highly popular folk festival, which will see a lot more exciting and community-focused town centre activities with a bigger and more spectacular dance programme, expanded street markets, music workshops and much more.

"To cap it all, the festival headliners and superb support acts are the best yet."

"We are proud to have secured the services of the superb Steve Harley Acoustic Trio.

"Steve is one of the most recognisable names in the music world and his fantastic hits with Cockney Rebel are legendary."

A new feature of the festival will be the Southdowns Ukulele Festival and the Seaside Big Sing.

THis year's festival will be the sixth. It will take place between September 20 and 23. Activities will be centered on the town centre and the Regis Centre.

Giving the occasion a kick-start will be the wonderful band TRADarr in the Alexandra THeatre and supported by the

up and coming folk trio, Kadia.

Friday evening sees a sumptuous double-header with the welcome return of the brilliant and award-winning duo, O'Hallow and Tidow. THey will be followed by a band wowing audiences wherever they play, the excellent and breathtaking Merryhell.

THe Steve Harley Acoustic Trio will be on stage on the evening of September 22, with support from the new and talened Ed Goodale Band.

"Finally, Sunday evening sees a second longed-for return of one of Ireland's most iconic bands, Dervish, supported by the hugely entertaining Gerry Colvin Band."

A lengthy line-up of other great performers - such as Flossie Malavialle and Bath Folk Youth Band, Fred's House, THe Rude Mechanicals and Laughing Gravy will also provide plenty of toetapping sounds during the four days.

Other venues will include THe Alex, THe William Hardwicke and THe Hothampton Arms.

THere will also be plenty of other fun to be had by all ages.

Music workshops, children's fun and games, the Sussex Young Folk Competition and expanded street markets will add to the weekend's attractions.

Tickets are on sale at £69.50 for six concerts. Bookings by post before March 1 will receive a 10 per cent discount.

More details: southdownfolkfest.co.uk

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SUFFERERS of two painful conditions have been invited to meetings of its support group for the Bognor Regis and Chichester areas.

THe PMRGCuk group exists for those who have polymalgia and giant cell arteritis. THese autoimmune ailments cause painful muscles in the former and can lead to loss of sight in the latter.

Patricia Dawson, of the group, said: "THey are controlled by longterm oral steroids but there is no cure and it is just a matter of waiting for them to burn themselves out.

"THe side-effects of taking steroids can cause weight gain, depression, type two diabetes, thinning skin and brain fog."

THe group meets from 10.15am11.30am on the second Wednesday each month at Manor Nurseries in Runcton, and discusses a topic of the month.

Anyone interested in joining - a sufferer or a supporter - is welcome to go along or they can phone 01243 263866 for a chat.

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Information about how to become a foster parent and child foster carer will be available.

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` Read Aloud group ADULTS who want to relax, listen, read and chat are invited to Willowhale Library's new activity.

THe Read Aloud group is being launched at the library on February 26.

It will meet from 10.30am-midday every fortnight afterwards.

A library spokesman said: "Attendees will take it in turns to read a short passage from a novel, short story or a poem.

"However, anyone who would prefer not to read is welcome to attend and listen instead."

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Friday, February 2, 2018

Memorial for David Purley A MEMORIAL has been created to help the people of Bognor Regis remember a legendary racing driver.

THe celebration at the commemorative statue for David Purley, located at the Rolls Royce distribution centre in Shripney, was held on Friday, on what would have been his 73rd birthday.

` Uni's health award RESEARCH to help solve the shortage of skilled health and social care workers is to be carried out by the University of Chichester.

THe university has been awarded £200,000 by the Higher Education Funding Council for England to lead the collaborative project.

Up to 1.6m workers will be needed by 2022 to replace those leaving the sector, according to a leading think tank.

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Among the guests were the Bognor Regis Motor Club, which organised the occasion, Mayor, Cllr Phil Woodall, David's first wife, Jane Purley, his cousin, June Purley and his widow, Gail Woolston.

THe memorial situated near the previous Lec site, was initiated by Arun District Council and paid for by Rolls Royce.

Jane Purley, who married David in 1969, said: "David would love this. It's a really nice thing to do. People have forgotten him and he shouldn't be forgotten."

A special floral tribute was laid at the foot of the tribute which was based on a winners garland at a F1 Grand Prix.

In a speech, Colin Molyneux, magazine editor of Bognor Regis Motor Club, said: "Our aim today is to remind people of David's life and achievements, and bring them to the attention of more people, both far and wide."

Clive Sayer, former chairman of the motor club, added: "I heard recently about somebody who was working as a junior at Lec and David held the door open for him and said: 'All right mate, come on through.'

"THe junior thought, this guy is a formula one driver, a stunt pilot, a George Medal holder, a former army officer, a real hero and there he is holding the door open and saying hello to one of the most junior members of staff. THat was David, a really warm, loving and affectionate gentleman. We all miss him."

Cllr Phil Woodall said: "I'm very impressed with the memorial and I really like the location. It's a nice memory of a local resident and businessman."

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as well as for his achievements.

"David really loved Bognor Regis.

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An officer and a true gentleman DAVID PURLEY was born in Bognor Regis on January 26, 1945, and enlisted in the Royal Army to become an officer in the elite parachute regiment.

Son to the wealthy Lec refrigerator manufacturer, Charlie Purley, David served in Aden and once even survived a partial failure of his parachute during a training jump.

At the tender age of 22, David started car racing, having been inspired by Derek Bell's sensational Ferrari Grand Prix debut.

Funded by his father, David acquired an AC Cobra and started racing it in the 1968 season. After he totalled it in a big

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crash from which he emerged unscathed, he switched to a 2-litre Chevron sportscar and ran it into 1969.

After he wrote it off in a big crash from which he emerged unscathed, he switched to a 2-litre Chevron sports-car and ran it into 1969.

Eager to progress, he bought himself a Brabham BT28 to race in Formula 3 for 1970, naming his team Lec Refrigeration Racing, after his father's Bognor Regis company.

David two-timed between Formula Atlantic and Formula 1 in 1973, as he went his own way once again by entering a private Lec March 731 for his Grand Prix debut at Monaco.

One of David Purley's most memorable moments possibly comes from the tragic death of fellow Brit, Roger Williamson.

At the 1973 Dutch Grand Prix, Roger, who was also competing in his second grand prix, hit tragedy on lap eight.

Roger’s March crashed heavily after a suspected tyre failure, flipping upside down and sliding along the circuit. THe Englishman was alive, but the car was soon engulfed in flames.

As the other drivers sped past, David stopped on the opposite side of the track, sacrificing his own race and sprinted across to where Roger's car had come to rest and began a desperate attempt to free his fellow racer.

Hurling himself into the flames, David tried to overturn the March. Unable to do so alone, and without help from the marshals, he then found a fire

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extinguisher and tried to douse the inferno.

Unfortunately, David's attempts to stop the flames failed and he once again began a vain attempt to overturn the car, waving frantically to the marshals for help but receiving none.

It later emerged that the marshals' clothing would have offered them no protection against the flames and they could have been terribly burnt.

Eventually, David was dragged away, furious, heartbroken and in little doubt that his friend had perished in the flames.

He was subsequently awarded the George Medal for his heroism. THree years later, Purley would tell Autosport magazine that his actions were the natural reaction of a man who had spent time in the armed forces.

He said: “What happened was purely a reflex action. In the service, if one saw a burning tank or something, one tried to help the people inside. With Roger’s accident it was exactly the same. It was a case of a man needing help.”

THe tragic accident also prompted changes to safety regulations.

David contested two more grand prix that season and then competed in his home race which would prove to be his last in Formula One. During pre-qualifying, the car’s throttle stuck open, which left David as no more than a passenger in an almighty shunt.

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He suffered a multitude of broken bones and various other injuries.

David returned to compete in the Aurora British Formula One championship. It was an incredible feat for a man who had been so badly injured.

He had to be lifted from the car afterwards, but Purley had beaten the odds to make a return at all. He called it quits after that, reasoning that he had proven all he needed to.

After quitting racing, David ran the family business and he also moved in to competitive aerobatics.

David Purley tragically lost his life on July 2, 1985, when a technical fault on his aircraft sent him into the sea off the West Sussex coast.

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National look at uni science work VOCATIONAL and science-focused degrees being offered in Bognor Regis were the focus of a university visit by a national education official.

Clare Marchant, chief executive of the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), visited the University of Chichester to discuss the changing landscape of higher education qualifications.

Her visit focused on how the university collaborates with nearby businesses to offer apprenticeships and its intentions to deliver 500 vocational and science, technology engineering and mathsfocused student places by 2020.

THese will be taught at the university's £35m engineering and digital technology park at its campus in Bognor

Regis, due to open this September.

Ms Marchant also spoke about the university's role in training teachers, which has been carried out on the campus for decades.

A university spokesman said: "On speaking with the university's department of admissions, Ms Marchant was interested to hear how Chichester has worked to retain applicants to its teacher-training courses in spite of a nationwide drop."

Ms Marchant met with Professor Jane Longmore, the university's vicechancellor, and other senior staff.

She was accompanied by Andy Frampton, the UCAS relationship manager south east and south, a former staff member at the university.

ADVISERS explained three steps to save money on fuel bills at special events in Chichester and Littlehampton.

THe money-saving experts from Arun and Chichester Citizen's Advice showed visitors how to take the sting out of the major household expense.

THey were urged to check, switch and save their bills at the free occasions held to mark the national big energy savings week initiative.

Arun and Chichester Citizen's Advice chief executive officer Luca Badioli said: "Big energy saving week is a fantastic

opportunity to get expert advice on a range of ways you can reduce your energy costs.

"Switching your tariff or supplier is normally the quickest and most effective way to bring your costs down, but you can also modify your home and change your habits.

"It's important for us to be taking part in big energy saving week as it's older people and those on the lowest incomes who are likely to be paying over the odds for their energy as they're least likely to switch."

THe events were held at the Wickbourne Centre in Littlehampton and Chichester District Council's offices in East Pallant House.

Clients who went along were guided by advisers to check their meter bills regularly to ensure they paid the right amount and to switch to a different tariff or supplier for better value by using Citizen's Advice's energy comparision tool.

THe third step to reducing bills is to turn off appliances, have a well serviced boiler and adequate insulation.

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MERYL STREEP, winner of three Oscars and nominated for 21 others including the 2018 Oscars, is the star du jour, playing another remarkable woman in Steven Spielberg’s THe Post.

She is Katherine Graham, publisher of the Washington Post, the plot centering on the explosive publication of the Pentagon Papers in 1971. Tom Hanks is Ben Bradlee, its dogged real-life editor, Graham, his boss. When THe New York Times exposes a government coverup, THe Post must elect whether to follow suit. It’s a decision that could mean jail for Bradlee and Graham. Will they publish and be damned? Streep, Hanks and Spielberg deliver quality news in this unmissable journalistic thriller.

Films of fun and charm this week include Lost in Paris, a deliciously hectic tale of peculiar people finding love while lost in the city, a winning film at last year’s film festival. Continuing the comedy is Brad’s Status, starring Ben Stiller as Brad Sloan, who takes his musical prodigy son to tour colleges, and meets up with old friends who make Brad feel inferior, despite his very comfortable life. Also starring Michael Sheen, Luke Wilson and Mike White.

Cecil Beaton, the Oscar-winning set and costume designer of My Fair Lady, is the focus of Love, Cecil, the film opening with the Ascot sequence of his memorable black and white costumes. But, as the documentary reminds us, Beaton’s

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In Another Life highlights the lives of Adnan and his wife, Bana, who are separated when fleeing war-torn Syria. Set against the backdrop of the Calais refugee camp, the film combines documentary footage and interviews to give a voice to refugees rarely heard.

THis week’s performances are Lady of the Camellias from the Bolshoi Ballet with music by Chopin and Puccini’s glorious Tosca, live from the Opera House with one of the most memorable of opera villains, Chief of Police Scarpia, who wields political power in 1800 Rome.

Book now for two treats in one day: see THe Winslow Boy, the David Mamet film, on February 10 to mirror the play’s production at the Chichester Festival THeatre with a free theatre backstage tour. Details on the website.

Keep your finger on the Oscar pulse for this year’s nominated films, the Awards programme screening Phantom THread with Daniel Day-Lewis in his swansong film plus Ladybird, THe Shape of Water and many more. Don’t miss out either on Focus on Film courses and talks at New Park.

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To promote your event email Fiona Callingham at: entertainment@sussexpost.co.uk or phone: 01243 908506 The Little Matchgirl

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February 6-10 Minerva Theatre, Chichester box.office@cft.org.uk 01243 781312 www.cft.org.uk EMMA Rice’s exciting production based on the tales of Hans Christian Andersen comes to Chichester following its criticallyacclaimed premiere at Shakespeare’s Globe.

As our destitute heroine struggles to survive, she strikes her matches to keep warm. Each match will conjure a new story, a new vision, and we will hold her hand as we tumble down the rabbit hole together.

Inspired by the beautiful and devastatingly sad Hans Christian Andersen tale, THe Little Matchgirl, and combining Andersen’s other tales, THe Princess and the Pea, THe Emperor’s New Clothes and THumbelina, THe Little Matchgirl and Other Happier Tales reveals a spellbinding world of magic

and mystery. THis will be a night to delight, transport and surprise.

Suitable for adults and brave children, expect music, puppetry, dark magic and

perhaps some modern truths that we would all rather remain hidden.

Tickets start at £20.

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The Winslow Boy February 8-17 Chichester Festival Theatre box.office@cft.org.uk 01243 781312 www.cft.org.uk THE highly anticipated revival of Terence Rattigan’s beloved play, THe Winslow Boy, is coming to the Chichester Festival THeatre this month.

Having been expelled from the Royal Naval College for stealing a five-shilling postal order, young cadet Ronnie Winslow’s entire family are pulled apart by the repercussions of this charge. Set against the values of 1910 Edwardian London, the Winslow family fight to clear his name or face

social ostracism as the case becomes a national scandal.

Based on a real-life event, THe Winslow Boy is a courageous and often delicately humorous window into the class and political hypocrisy of the time. THis highly-charged moral drama will have you gripped by the heart-tugging decisions facing each member of the Winslow family.

Where will their sacrifices leave them and what is really at stake?

Starring Tessa Peake-Jones (Only Fools and Horses, Grantchester) and Aden Gillett (House of Eliott, Holby City), this is set to be an exciting new production of a classix play.

Tickets start at £15.

This highly-charged moral drama will have you gripped by the heart-tugging decisions.

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The Four Seasons sold over 100 million records and earned themselves a place in the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

THIS celebration of Frankie Valli and THe Four Seasons, promises to be the perfect night out for fans of their music.

Putting their own charismatic stamp on timeless classics such as, Big Girls Don't Cry, Walk Like A Man, Sherry and Oh What A Night, the boys of Frankie’s Guys will take you on a nostalgic trip down memory lane and remind you exactly why THe Four Seasons sold over 100 million records and earned themselves a place in the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Frankie’s Guys were founded over three years ago by experienced singer David Griego, who was inspired by the music his dad used to love and perform himself.

Since then, the group has taken the UK by storm with tours around the country as well as coveted slots performing on cruise ships.

With slick choreography, charm, charisma, brilliant audience participation and amazing live vocals and a great live band, it’s clear to see why Frankie's Guys are receiving standing ovations everywhere they go.

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A guide to the best places to dine VALENTINE'S Day also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, first became associated with romantic love in the 14th century within the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer.

THe flower-adorned skull of St. Valentine is on display in the Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin, Rome.

THe oldest surviving valentine poem was written by a prison-entrapped, pining lover. Charles, Duke of Orleans put pen to paper and wrote the romantic poem for his wife in 1415 when he was confined in the Tower of London after

being captured at the Battle of Agincourt.

In 18th-century England, the special day evolved into an occasion in which lovers expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards - known as "valentines".

In addition to the United Kingdom, Valentine’s Day is celebrated in Canada, Mexico, the United States of America, France and Australia.

In Europe, Saint Valentine's keys are given to lovers as a romantic symbol and an invitation to unlock the giver’s heart.

Today, according to the Greeting Card Association, an estimated 1 billion Valentine’s Day cards are sent each year, making Valentine’s Day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year after Christmas where an estimated 2.6 billion cards are sent. Women purchase approximately 85 percent of all valentines.

In case you haven’t been picking up on the subtle hints your loved one has been emailing you or sweetly whispering into your ear, here’s the message loud and clear - Valentine’s Day is nearly here!

"Roses are red, Violets are blue, Keep your loved one sweet, With the best places to eat!"

Even if you don’t take the occasion too seriously, it’s in your best interest to put in the extra effort, pull out the extra shots and truly make your partner feel special on the year’s sweetest day.

Let us be your guide on deciding the most romantic place to dine.

Take a deep breath. THere are plenty of options no matter whether you've only just started dating but see potential or are in a long-term relationship.

Turn over for some inspiration.

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You will love our romantic meals TREAT yourself and your loved one this Valentine's Day with an exquisite menu from THe Royal Oak. THe quintessential pub located between Bognor Regis and Chichester has put together a very special selection of mouth-watering dishes to help make your Valentine's Day, one to remember.

Choose from warming and hearty soup, fresh smoked salmon or vegetarian mushroom to start.

Follow with succulent pork, fish chicken or a delicious red pepper vegetarian main.

For dessert, you can be tempted with family favourite crumble, light and fresh cheesecake or luxurious mousse.

As if the tantalising menu wasn’t enough, there is also 10% off food for Valentine's Day with the voucher below.

Described as one of the best pubs in Pagham for home-cooked food, THe Royal Oak at Lagness, serve up a great range of dishes crafted from locally sourced ingredients.

THe steaks and home-made pies are a musttry, while you can also choose from a variety of wonderful chef's specials and a superb vegetarian selection too.

Owners, Ken Hannam and his wife Linda have been running the pub successfully for almost 20 years.

THe Royal Oak boasts a huge garden making a beautiful setting on warmer days and nights at the back of the pub. Enjoy our floral displays as you while away a lazy day.

A good old country pub should serve great real ale - and rest assured the bar at THe Royal Oak stock plenty. Choose from a range of Fuller's favourites and we'll pour the perfect pint.

On a chilly night, you can relax by the open fire before enjoying some fantastic home -cooked food including sizzling steaks and real shortcrust pies.

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Chile white is cool way to enjoy a Sauvignon Blanc Martin Lury Our very own bon vivant gets to grips with all the best buys martin.lury@me.com ALDI has wines aplenty just above the entry-level price and spanning the midrange level (£5-£8) with great aplomb.

A veritable cornucopia of such wines awaits you at the Aldi Chichester store and I began my Aldi review this week by concentrating initially on three very different types of Sauvignon Blanc.

My first selection is that of a Castellore Grillo Sauvignon Blanc priced most competitively at just £4.99! Unlike Pinot Grigio, Grillo is not a well-known Italian grape variety, but the Grillo component of this wine has the scent of a heavily laden lemon tree, sun-tanned fruit flavours and splendid freshness.

85 per cent Grillo is complemented by the paler complexion and herbaceousness of the 15 per cent of the Sauvignon Blanc grape which enhances the stone-fruit character of the Grillo.

If you haven't tried Sicilian wine before, give this one a go as it is finely balanced with fresh acidity and exudes lemony verve with a tropical finish and at this price very little not to like!

For an outlay of just £5.49, a Chilean Sauvignon Blanc Reserva from the Valle

De Leyda and, part of Aldi's Exquisite Collection, is subtly floral, cut grassy and, pleasingly, has no overpowering citrus zing and is arguably the best Chilean Sauvignon Blanc I have tasted to date!

THis wine is early-evening relaxation personified and from cool vineyards in Chile is dry, crisp and a decidedly stylish Sauvignon Blanc which is delightfully more-ish and my white wine star buy of the week!

My last Sauvignon Blanc was from the renowned Marlborough region of New Zealand in the form of a 2016 Private Bin from the Exquisite Collection priced at £7.49.

THis one is not as strongly flavoured as some NZ Sauvignon Blancs, but nonetheless is smooth, light, fruity with a good aftertaste and is good easy drinking.

My last white wine selection was a 2016 Limestone Coast Exquisite Collection Chardonnay priced at £5.79 and able to dispel notions of alarm when Chardonnay is Australian emanating from the overoaked versions prevalent in the nineties.

THis one is pertinently unoaked and has a complex and expressive nose with undertones of honeysuckle and white flowers. THe gentle acidity ensures freshness and the weighty mouthfeel of pure fruits, notably lime zest, nectarine and peach in particular is underpinned by good minerality which lingers on the finish. THe creamy character of this wine contributes to this good example of balanced New World Chardonnay at an attractive price!

In terms of Champers, I have to yet

again laud the quality of the Monsigny Brut Champagne priced at an astonishing £10.99 and noted the good nose, fine bubbles, creaminess and flavours of baked apple and brioche. THe cellar ageing contributes to the richness, complexity and classic style and it remains a veritable bargain!

As for red wines, I espied a potential stunner of a vino, namely the 2015 Animus Douro priced at a miserly £4.99 and of Portuguese provenance made from port grapes.

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THis wine is pleasingly concentrated, smooth and fruity with good balance and totally belies its pecuniary worth.Soft and round in the mouth, a hint of spice and full rich black fruit to the fore - this wine exceeds all expectations and I hope they have sufficient stocks thereof! At a reduced price of just £5.69, the 2015 Wakefield 80 Acres Shiraz Viognier from South Australia remains a star buy with its unlikely

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Romantic roasted cod with champagne and honey

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INGREDIENTS For the cod: 500g of cod fillet, skin on and scaled soy sauce, for brushing 2 bunches of spring onions honey, for glaze

For the champagne sauce: 200ml of champagne 50g of butter 140g of mirin 20g of flour 1 pinch of salt

To plate: 100g of baby mixed salad leaves chives goji berries

partnership of a red-white wine grape and producing an intense aroma of lifted spice with a juicy texture oozing plum and blackberry flavours with a hint of vanilla - a testament to Australian winemaking!

For £6.99 expended, the 2016 Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot has a nice mix of dark fruits with an earthy nose and wellstructured tannins and oozes southern hemisphere ripeness! A un de ces jours!

1. Begin by making the champagne sauce.

Melt the butter and combine with the mirin, champagne and salt in a small pan. Bring to the boil then add the flour to the pan, whisking continuously until a smooth sauce

consistency is achieved.

Set aside until required 2. Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. Clean the cod and dry with kitchen towel, then brush over a thin layer of soy sauce. Arrange the spring onions on a baking tray and place the cod on top skin-side down, then bake in the oven for 15 minutes.

3. Remove the baked cod from the oven and brush with honey. Place under a hot grill until golden brown. To serve, arrange the mixed salad leaves in the centre of the plate and place the cod fillet on top.

Cover with a generous serving of champagne sauce then garnish with chives and goji berries

serves: 12 biscuits

INGREDIENTS • 250g butter, softened • 320g sieved plain flour • 125g sieved icing sugar • 1 tablespoon milk • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Method 1. Preheat the oven to 170 C / Gas mark 3.

2. Mix butter in a mixer until light, add remaining ingredients.

3. Knead until velvety. Roll one-half of the dough at a time to about 6mm thickness using the

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4. Cut out in to heart shapes and bake on a lightly greased baking tray for 12 minutes. Cookies will be almost white when cooked.

5. Decorate with icing and silver balls.

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Starters

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Cream of asparagus soup with a chive cream............................£6.50

Slow roasted porchetta served in our home made bap, with bounding noir and apples mixed salad and french fries...............£9.50

Salad of pan seared scallops with crisp parma ham, truffled cream sauce..........................................................................................£8.50 Fillet steak tartare with rocket and toasted rye bread................£9.50 Rillets of pork with boritain onions, cornichons, leaf salad rye bread and onion marmalade................................................................£7.50

Desserts Apple tart tatin with calvados cream.......£5

Main

Selection of cheeses................................£5

Slow roasted pork belly with apple and boudin noir, chantanay carrots and creamed potatoes.................................................£12.50

Eton Mess................................................£5

Fillet of beef with sauce Béarnaise, mixed leaf salad and french fries..........................................................................................£12.50 Roasted monkfish tails on a bed of saffron risotto, asparagus and shellfish cream sauce................................................................£16.50 Aranchini stuffed with an emmental and basil served with ratatouille and a spicy tomato sauce.........................................................£10.50

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by Denise Kelly

Keep in mind ways in which you can live your life well I AM embarking on a psychology course at the moment, so I can engage more with the mental elements to health and just generally understand people better.

It’s a subject, alongside nutrition, that I am fascinated with and always have been. THis opportunity arose for me through a company that I have worked with for many years, so how could I refuse? However, the amount of study hours I am having to put in before joining the course is proving challenging to say the least. Hopefully, it will be worth the late nights and early mornings.

One of the modules is about thoughts and feelings that people may experience when faced with death. THere are two guarantees in life, one is being born and the other is dying. As much as most of us avoid the subject, it’s an inevitable part of life.

I think it goes without saying that apparently it’s the most poignant time for reflection of your life, and the time where people have the most regrets.

From all the things you may achieve in life, the thing that affects people more when faced with their own demise is not what they have done, but what they haven’t.

I thought it was really interesting, and if we all stop to think about it would we change the way we are living right now? After all, every day is full of choices and we have the power to change anything at any time, any day.

Here is the top 10 list of regrets people had when reflecting back on their lives: 1. I wish I had lived my own life.

If this is the case do something about it now!

Spend time now working on the things you want to accomplish, or even try. Build a business, cultivate a great career, build a family, run a marathon, buy a

house in Italy, swim the Channel, start painting. THe greatest success lies in living your life in your own way.

2. I wish I had worked less.

Working constantly for something you don't passionately care about adds nothing but stress to your life. And even if the passion is there, keep your workload in balance with the rest of your life, otherwise you may feel you have missed out in other areas.

3. I wish I had lived up to my full potential.

Live up to your own aspirations, not down to others' expectations. THere is no passion to be found in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living, or one that makes YOU happy.

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Community News & Views THIS is the latest in a regular series of columns by the Aldingbourne Trust which covers the start of a new era for its work.

IT'S 2018 and the Aldingbourne Trust project is looking better than ever!

THe first half of the car park has had the base coat tarmac laid and work has already begun with the formation of the second half of the car park area.

THe onsite painting and fixing of thousands of cedar shingles on the new Quarry Building continues at a relentless pace.

Over the coming weeks, these little wooden rectangles will totally transform the look of this stunning building.

Internally, the dry lining works are ongoing and the first fix of mechanical and electrical systems is well underway.

THe feature concrete staircase to the first floor has been completed and looks fantastic.

With the underfloor heating in place on the ground floor, the concrete screed will be laid over the coming week. All upper floor screeds were completed before Christmas.

THe quarry building has been constructed using the Structural Framing System. SFS is an internal structural steel frame system used extensively throughout the construction industry. External cladding, mechanical and electrical fixes and plasterboard are

all secured to the SFS to build up the fabric of the building.

Development of the system during recent decades has enabled buildings to be built more quickly and cost effectively, with less reliance on timber joists and internal brickwork.

On their recent visit to Aldingbourne Country Centre, the Blogging Team visited the shop, which is home to many gifts as well as handmade items that the trust’s wood team create.

THey use recycled materials the trust collects and, along with the people they support, create some genuinely unique and unusual items! Chloe runs the shop and works alongside supported individuals to teach them all about the retail world – from updating stock and display, to helping and serving customers. THere really are so many transferable skills that can be gained from working inside a genuine retail environment.

THe team are, of course, very excited about the new shop that will be located in the brand new building and are already planning lots of exciting stock for the shelves!

While the charity is taking every effort to ensure its Aldingbourne Country Centre continues to offer all its activities to a high standard, we do ask our visitors to bear with us during the development. We would like to thank you all in advance for your patience and understanding while this exciting new development build is in process.

A CHARITY, pictured above and below, which helps people in the area with dementia is to be backed by solicitors in Chichester for the second year.

Lawyers and staff in the city's office of Irwin Mitchell have agreed to continue to back Dementia Support as their charity of the year.

THe national law firm's initiative sees staff across each of its offices hold a range of events each year for a good cause selected by a vote.

Dementia Support is a unique charity based in Tangmere with an aim to provide complete dementia services under one roof in a £1.74m support hub. THis is set to open in the spring.

Paula James, regional managing partner at Irwin Mitchell's Chichester office, said: "Everyone at the office agreed that we wanted to keep Dementia Support as a charity for another year so we can continue to support them while the hub opens its doors to the public and is in

Sir, IN YOUR report headed 'Unisex loos' crime worries' it is stated that I am "totally opposed to the introduction of unisex loos".

I would like to make clear that in my statements to the development control committee and to full council I accepted the need to install some unisex cubicles when the current toilet blocks are refurbished in order to cater for the disabled, parents with young children and the LBTG community. What I am trying to obtain is parity of consideration for those in the

its infancy.

"It has been wonderful to see the hub coming together over the last few years.

"We cannot wait to see how this new purpose-built centre will help improve the lives of those living with dementia in the area going forward."

THe hub will help to support people like Sylvia Worden, who cares for her husband, Bill, who has Alzheimer's.

She said: "As a main carer, I know how badly this facility is needed. Somewhere to obtain information and help under one roof will be so much appreciated."

Having an advisor at the hub to pass on information would have been helpful instead of relying on magazines, family and friends, she said.

Nicki Clarke, Dementia Support's fundraising and communications officer, said Irwin Mitchell had provided 'fantastic support' to the charity last year. As well as raising money, the company had helped to raise awareness about dementia.

community who do not wish to use unisex toilets which I know from the many views expressed to me include both men and women of all ages, political views and religions.

THis is an intensely personal issue for many people, especially those who regularly need to use pubic facilities because of medical conditions and I believe the public should be fully consulted on what is a major change to current policy on the provision of these facilities.

Yours faithfully (Cllr.Mrs) Barbara Oakley

THINK about fraud was the message from police to shoppers in Bognor Regis.

Two PCSOs spent a couple of hours in the town's Nationwide Building Society branch passing on the message.

THey spoke to dozens of customers about the dangers which they faced from fraudsters and scammers.

THose were who were more interested could listen to a 15 minute presentation, including an eight-minute film, and ask questions to PSCOs Jason Lemm and Richard Moorey.

PCSO Lemm said they could use real experiences of people who had fallen victim to the scammers as warnings.

"We would rather spend a short time with people passing on this message and protecting those who are vulnerable and most at risk of harm rather have to deal with the aftermath," he said.

He recalled an individual near Chichester last year who spent £88,000 trying to claim a 'prize' on a fake Australian lottery.

"THe first phone call he received after he replied to the letter which said he had won was fine. THe second asked him for £300 to pay taxes and then the amounts continued," said PCSO Lemm, pictured below. "Unfortunately, it can be really difficult for us to trace money. It can be transferred overseas and goes from account to account to account."

He was also aware a Chichester woman who received a phone call from a 'police officer' at Hammersmith Police Station who told her he had recovered her bank card after fraudulent activity had been noticed. He asked for all her financial details.

"Luckily, she realised there was a problem and spoke to a neighbour and didn't go any further. But the fraudsters don't want you to talk to anyone.

"THey will always target people who have disabilities or who are on their own," he said.

THeir visit to the town centre last week formed part of national fraud awareness week. THis was based around the message that a person should take five minutes to stop and think if a stranger contacts them with a request for personal information.

Matt Stanley, the branch's manager, pictured below, said information leaflets had been available for customers.

"We fairly frequently have people contact us about potential scams with emails and phone calls they have received. THey pop in with the information printed out for us to have a look at.

"Sometimes, they are genuine and sometimes they aren't.

People are becoming more aware of this sort of issue," he said.

FREE eight week activity courses for people who would like to be more active are set to start in Bognor Regis.

THe three courses will be run by the Arun Wellbeing team to suit those who either don't exercise or rarely exercise.

THe courses could be the way to kick start a healthy exercise routine for the rest of the year to maintain a new year's resolution to lose weight or to add activity to a lifestyle.

Cllr Mike Clayden, cabinet member for community wellbeing at Arun District Council, said: "Arun Wellbeing's activity courses are always hugely popular. I'd recommend anyone wanting to increase their activity levels but unsure how to go about it, to consider booking a place."

THe first activity course will be spinning for a popular, low impact workout. It's suitable for beginners and trained instructors will conduct the course to make it suitable for everyone to provide all the benefits of cycling in winter without having to struggle with the weather.

THere is also a beginners' fitness course. THis will be a repeat of the extremely popular course from the previous round of courses. It will feature a range of activities in a circuits-style format.

THe Learn to Run course will offer the basics in getting going for those unsure or lacking in confidence about how start running.

Places are strictly limited. THey have to be booked on 01903 737945 or tom.howell@arun.gov.uk

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By Written by Owen Davies, Placement student at The Novium Museum LOCATED on the west side of East Street, close to the Market Cross, stands a building which seamlessly blends into its busy and ever-changing surroundings. 5-6 East Street, currently the home of NatWest Bank, is a beautiful and graceful building which often goes unrecognised in among the concentrated town centre. A building designed with such precision and in obvious contrast to its neighbours must have a detailed past with a great history to share.

Early records date back to at least 1620, when it was a hotel known as the Swan Inn. THis inn (also known as the Royal Swan), was a key building in the centre of Chichester throughout the 18th and 19th century. THe Swan Inn was always full of life with visitors staying overnight or just paying a visit. A number of famous figures stayed at the Inn,

including Dr Samuel Johnson, an English writer and critic recognised as the most famous literary figure of the 18th century for writing the first English dictionary, as well as William Cobbett, a radical politician and the leading political journalist of his time.

Disaster struck the Swan Inn in 1819 when the building was destroyed by a raging fire which required the inn to be rebuilt; work commenced the same year.

Records of the rebuilt inn continue to 1832 and at this stage the inn had more to boast about than just a few rooms for rent.

THe Swan Inn provided hot and cold baths, good stabling, lock-up coach houses and many other essentials for a traveller looking to stay for the night. THe inn was also visited

by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1842 on their way to Portsmouth. Large crowds

5-6 East Street was once more open for business, but this time as a bank and not an inn. Ridge & Co, also known as Chichester Old Bank.

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f Interior view of the London and County Bank, circa 1900-1920

f An image of the Swan Inn, circa 1830. Credit to Weald and Downland Living Museum

gathered at the Swan Inn to welcome the royal couple, who acknowledged the cheering crowd from the inn’s balcony. THis event was featured in Queen Victoria’s Journal on February 28, 1842, when she recorded, “We next changed horses at Chichester, where we got out for a moment… [we visited] the inn, where we stepped out on to the balcony and were loudly cheered.”

THe inn continued to play a key role in the local community, hosting meetings for the Mayor and local corporations when THe Guildhall, a 13th century building located in the centre of Priory Park, was too cold to facilitate conferences. THe Swan Inn continued to thrive for years until history repeated itself in 1897 and the inn was severely damaged in a fire. As a result, it was forced to close and the building once again had to be restored.

On November 26, 1900, 5-6 East Street was once more open for business, but this time as a bank and not an inn. Ridge & Co, also known as Chichester Old Bank, operated throughout Chichester until 1841, at which point it failed due to large debts. London and County Banking Co took over banking in Chichester and opened a branch immediately following the collapse. THe branch in East Street became the third in Chichester. When the London and County Bank rebuilt and restored the site, they wanted to achieve a

gothic style.

THis is the structure and design which can still be seen today. If you look closely, THe London and County Bank sign can still be seen carved into the building above the main entrance.

THis name did not survive for long, however, as London and County Bank merged with London and Westminster Bank in August, 1909. THis amalgamation resulted in the bank being re-named the London County and Westminster Bank. THe bank collaborations and name changes did not finish there, though, as in 1923 the site was taken over by the Westminster Bank. THe final partnership took place in 1968 when the National Province Bank released plans to merge with the Westminster Bank. Both banks operated separately until January 1, 1970, when 5-6 East Street was finally taken over by the National Westminster Bank, more commonly known as NatWest. THis continues to be the bank which operates at this deeply historic building today.

In recognition of this great history, the building was given a grade II listed status on October 8, 1971. THis makes it one of the 519 buildings which are now listed in the Chichester area. THis complicated history explains why 5-6 East Street is such a standout building in the high street and why it deserves its listed building status.

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On average, it took just 24 days for the 2015 Kia Sportage* to sell. THis is the second consecutive year the Sportage has topped the list, with the 2014 model* taking the top spot in 2016. Kia marked the end of a successful 2017 with three other models in the top 10 fastest selling used cars, with the 2014 Sportage* in fourth, the 2014 Rio* in fifth and 2015 Rio* in ninth place.

Commenting on the news, Paul Philpott Kia Motors (UK) Ltd’s President and CEO said “We are delighted that Auto Trader has confirmed that the Sportage was the fastest selling used car for the second year running, and that Kia has four of the top ten fastest sellers. Customers tell us that they love the stand out design of Sportage as well as its ease of use and outstanding quality, which together make it an ideal choice as both a new and a used car. Our industry leading seven-

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THe Sportage offers great styling and family practicality, and of course Kia’s industryleading seven-year warranty. Last year we saw the effects of consumer uncertainty, so it’s no wonder so many car buyers were attracted by the great value and peace of mind any new or used Kia can offer.”

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Chi hunt back-to-back wins as bonus PostSport point victory ends January blues CHICHESTER RFC will be hoping to put their January blues behind them and achieve a strong finish to the season.

THe Oaklands Park side had a tough start to 2018 by losing their first three fixtures of the new year.

But the Blues ended that poor run last weekend, chalking up a comfortable 34-8 bonus point victory at home to Gravesend.

Chi, who are fourth in the London Division One South, will hope to follow that up tomorrow at THurrock (3pm) when they face an Essex side who have lost three of their past four. For Scot Ashley's injury-hit side, the fact they have banished those January blues with victory last weekend will put them in good stead for the final three months of the season.

After the Gravesend win, club spokesman Roger Gould said: "On a day when even the ducks moaned about the rain, both teams did their best to cope with the conditions.

"THere was only one practical tactic on the pitch which meant mauls, scrums, drives and occasional kicking to touch for the lineout lads to keep warm.

"Gravesend are struggling to survive in this demanding league and included several colts

players who never gave up although Chi were clearly better after a slow start."

Despite conceding an early penalty, Chi made the stronger start and went in front on the 20 mark as the forwards secured a penalty score. THey took charge moments later when, following hard work by Aaron Davies and Ben Robson, the ball was arrowed across the backs for Adrian Lynch to cut back inside and dive to the line for his first try of the season to make the score 12-3.

Jack Hamilton-Fox showed his good footwork and then used his speed to finish off from 15 metres before Martin 'Tarzan' O’Callaghan swung over the top of the defence to make it 24-3 at the break.

Second-half scores from Toby Golds and a second for Hamilton-Fox sealed the win for the Blues. * Second-placed Bognor RFC host Ellingham & Ringwood tomorrow (2pm) looking to close the gap at the top of Hampshire One. THe Purple and Greens defeated Fordingbridge 27-12 last time out for their first win of 2018.

THe match was special for Joe and Danny Greenslade, who became the first father and son to play together in the first team.

f The Blues trek north to Thurrock tomorrow

f Adrian Lynch dives over for Chi in their comfortable bonus point win against Gravesend

Undefeated College blow out Lilac Storm

f Pink Ladies in action | Pic: Maximilian Perrin

CHICHESTER College are the only unbeaten side left in the Chi Netball League Division One as they registered their third win on the bounce to take charge of the standings.

THe College team took the game to midtable outfit Lilac Storm, eventually winning 45-18. Storm put up a good fight with excellent shooting from Michelle Armstrong but were unable to crack coach Nic Holmes' strong team.

Elsewhere, the two bottom of division teams, Matchmakers and Wolverines Blue, played out a close encounter.

THe teams were near evens stevens at the break until Matchmakers went all out in the third quarter with ten goals. Despite a good final push, Wolves were unable to claw back enough goals in the final quarter with the win going to Matchmakers 32-21. Outstanding performances from Matchmakers Hannah Brierley, Anni Smith and Amelia Savry in the centre court raised Matchmakers up to third.

Court 3 hosted coach Georgina Fage's two

University teams Pink Ladies and Spice Goals.

Pink Ladies took the early lead 10-1 after the first quarter and they didn't let up, winning 30-8. THat victory takes them into second place.

In the Premiership, three teams are tied for top spot with Wolverine Pink, Blue Flames and Red Flames all sitting on 12 points.

Wolves were first up taking on Footloose.

In an exciting clash between two evenly matched sides, it was Footloose who came out the winners, securing a 29-25 win.

Pink stay top on goal difference after Red Flames doused the Blues. Despite trailing by 2 goals after the first quarter, Red Flames turned it around and kept the lead throughout the rest of the game. All action and a close match, Red Flames won 20-16 with great shooting from Phillipa Sorrell and Sarah Adlington.

Midhurst Netball Club's Jets are off the bottom after defeating Clovers 25-14. THat win takes last year's champions up to fifth in the seven-team division.

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ATHLETICS: A contingent of Chichester Runners & AC members travelled to the Lee Valley Athletic Centre in North London for the annual prestigious London Indoor Games.

THe event attracts athletes of all age groups from across the UK, as well as overseas - and it proved to be a perfect weekend for some of Chi's fledgling squad to gain some valuable early competition experience.

Everyone of the squad not only represented their club well, they also all clocked personal bests.

In the U17 age group, Phoebe Pontet finished second in her 60m hurdles race, stopping the clock at a PB 10.28sec, and followed it up with another good second spot placing in the 60m sprint at 8.85 sec again a PB. Emily Russell broke her 60m PB with a winning time of 8.66sec and then having been drawn in lane one of the 200m, successfully negotiated the tight bends and banking of the indoor track, to record 28.75sec for 4th place.

Rosie Compton leaped out to a good season`s opener of 4.38m in the long jump and ran very well in her 60m sprint for a PB of 8.79sec. She later recorded 29.28sec in the 200m. Both U15s also enjoyed a good weekend with Fleur Hollyer recording a new PB 10.60sec in the 60m hurdles and scored a fine victory in her 60m sprint with an 8.50sec PB. Sophie Dudman again looked very strong with an excellent win in her 60m hurdles, clocking a fine 10.12sec PB.

DARTS: Newtown Amity and the Legends secured comfortable wins in week nine of the Friday Benevolent Darts League.

Here are the results in full: DIVISION ONE - Newtown Amity 14 Hunston Hares 7; Claremont 9 the Legends 14; Aldingbourne Mavericks 9 Aldwick Legion 12; Friary 'Z' - bye. MAN OF THE MATCH - Lee Passey (BRSA Wanderers) 17 & 24 darts [24.44 av]; Dave Bourne (Aldwick Legion) 20 & 20 darts [25.05 av]; Stuart Rose (Newtown Amity) 21 & 25 darts [21.78 av]. HIGH OUT SHOTS - Lee Passey (BRSA Wanderers) 122; Colin Walker (BRSA Wanderers) 116; Ricky Clark (Newtown Amity) 100; Conner O'Hara (BRSA Wanderers) 90.

DIVISION TWO - Royal Oak 11 Chi Snooker Club 12; Friary 'D' 15 Richmond 'B' 6; Lamb Steyne 8 BRSA Ravens 13; QE2 Galleon - bye. MAN OF THE MATCH Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club) 27 & 29 darts [17.89 av]; Mark R Todd (BRSA Ravens) 24 & 24 darts [20.88 av]; Simon Kimber (Friary 'D') 25 & 28 darts [18.91 av]. HIGH OUT SHOTS - Keith Burgess (Royal Oak) 91; Mark R Todd (BRSA Ravens) 85; Dave Wingate (Friary 'D') 84; Rob Rice (Chi Snooker Club) 81.

DIVISION THREE - BRSA Jokers 13 Newtown 'C' 9; Friary 'C' 15 ASC 8; Richmond Rebels, Pagham Cricket Club - bye. MAN OF THE MATCH - Joe Osman (BRSA Jokers) 23 & 25 darts [19.51 av]; Julie English (Friary 'C') 33 & 37 darts [14.31 av] 180s - Kirk Betsworth (ASC) x1.

HIGH OUT SHOTS - Kevin Seal (Friary 'C') 60; Julie English (Friary 'C') 56.

FOOTBALL: Bognor Regis Town FC will be holding a two academy training days during February half term.

THe sessions will give youngsters aged five to 16 a chance to receive coaching from first team coaches and players, including Ollie Pearce, Jimmy Muitt and Calvin Davies.

All are welcome to attend the sessions on February 12 and 13 at Bognor's Nyewood Lane ground. Sessions cost £15 for one day or £25 for both.

To book email: brtfcacademy@hotmail. com or call 07880 346261.

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Lions drop to sixth as weather puts paid to promotion push

f The team braved the mud at the countys

Medal haul for Chi's runners CHICHESTER'S veterans showed that age has no barriers as their squad notched two team podiums in the Sussex Masters' Championships.

Despite testing conditions on one of the hardest courses in the county, a squad of 27 veteran athletes produced some fine performances to return home from Lancing Manor with a series of medals.

By the end, Chichester AC were the top team club in the men’s events and second overall with the combined score only beaten by the allconquering Arena 80 women’s squad who cleaned up in all three women’s age groups.

For the first time for many years, Chichester turned out in force in the over-40 men’s race.

Despite the late withdrawal of 2017 runner-up James Baker because of injury, the eightman Chichester squad put in some solid scores.

Charles Rodmell led the club home in fifth followed by improving Simon Dunne in 14th and Justin Eggins in 26th.

Keith Akerman got the final 'A' team spot in 29th, being awarded the same time as Stephen Davy (30th).

In the O50 John Bullard brought the club home in 21st

place with Dee Caldwell (26th) and Tim Brown (37) also competitive.

In the O60s, Chi performed well and were just three points away from team medal.

With an inspired run, Richard Miles finished in third place among the O60s to relegate a host of previous medalists to positions outside the top three.

With Tom Blaylock in 12th and Jan Hill 15th, the team total was just behind Brighton Phoenix on 27 points in bronze and Crawley in silver on 25.

In the women's races, Helen Dean led the club home and gained a well-deserved individual bronze medal in the O55 age group.

She was followed home

by O45s Nadia Anderson in 17th and Elizabeth Robinson (19th).

055s Sandra Nemorin-Noel and Sue Baker made it across the line in 15th and 18th respectively in their category.

THe team total of 36 points was a mere three points off silver.

But after all the trials and tribulations of the day, Chi's O55s were delighted to be coming home with county medals round their necks.

f The men's squad were top overall at the event

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PAGHAM'S push for silverware continues this week as the Lions fight on in two separate competitions.

Ritchie Hellen and Tom Simmonds' side lost ground on the leaders in the SCFL Premier last weekend when the wet weather saw their match with East Preston called off midway through the second half.

With the Lions leading 1-0 at the time, some at Pagham were left frustrated as it means they now drop to sixth in the very competitive division, seven points behind league leaders Haywards Heath but with a game in hand.

But they do not have long to wait for redress - returning to league action tomorrow when they travel to Crawley Down Gatwick (3pm).

THen, on Tuesday, the Lions host Horsham in the rearranged quarter final of the Sussex Senior Cup (7.30pm).

THe initial match against the Isthmian South side was postponed at late notice after a number of visiting players were involved in a road accident.

Win through to the semi-final, and a date at the Amex Stadium in Brighton in May does not seem that far away - but Horsham have to be defeated first.

f Pagham's match with East Preston was postponed

'Underdogs' City ready for Vase Ne

CHICHESTER City manager Miles Rutherford says his side will embrace the underdog tag as his history-makers fight it out for a place in the quarter final of the FA Vase.

THe Lillywhites make the 480-mile round trip to Cheshire tomorrow as City face 1874 Northwich in the last 16 of the national nonleague knockout competition (3pm).

Chi, who are third in the SCFL Premier, know they will have a tough task against their North West Counties Premier opponents, who have lost just twice in the league all season.

But the City boss is urging his side to

embrace their outsider tag which be believes will bring the best out of his team.

On the eve of the match, Rutherford said: "We’ll go up there and give it our best shot. We know Northwich will be a very strong side.

"THe whole club is looking forward to it, though. It would be fantastic to get into the last eight. On the day it’s 11 against 11.

"THere’s always a chance but we’re not expecting an easy ride one bit. We know it’s going to be a really tough game."

Chi are making the journey up to Cheshire today as they look to be fresh for the match at

f Chi face 1874 Northwich in the last 16 of the FA Vase

Whitton Albion's Wincham Park stadium.

Even with a couple of injuries, they will be boosted with strikers Jimmy Wild and Dave Herbert both being available for the match.

Rutherford said: "I go into games wanting to be an underdog. It brings the best out in some people. I think our side’s a bit like that as well."

Win, lose, or draw, Chi will not have long to rest on their laurels.

On Tuesday, they travel to league leaders Haywards Heath in the fourth round of the Peter Bentley Cup (7.45pm).

With Chi six points behind Heath but with a game in hand, it will give Chi a chance to put a marker in the sand ahead of the league run-in. * It's a busy weekend for everyone associated with Oaklands Park.

On Sunday (midday), Chichester City Ladies will make an equally long trip north to Shropshire to face THe New Saints in the fourth round of the FA Women's Cup. THe Green Army, who are sixth in the FA Premier League South, make the trip to Oswestry knowing they have a division edge on their Midlands One opponents.

But THe New Saints have been in good form, sitting second in the division and having scored 66 goals in all competitions so far.

City have played only twice since the start of December.

But with potential ties against WSL sides like Manchester City and Chelsea awaiting, City will need little incentive.

Sids smash six past bottom side Ferring SIDLESHAM'S quest for SCFL Division Two remains a distant dream despite Daren Pearce's side chalking up an impressive 6-2 home win over Ferring.

Goals from Callum Dowdell, Daniel Byles, Liam-Jay Bush, Ryan Hillier, Joe Palmer and Harry Gregory secured the three points for the Green and Golds against a side who belied their position at the foot of the table.

THat win took Sids to fourth - still firmly in the hunt for a top two position.

But with other sides around them with games in hand, Pearce knows his team can afford few slip-ups as the season approaches its final stages.

Next up is a visit from fifth-placed Westfield tomorrow (3pm), who will make one of

longest trips in the whole of SCFL football to play at the Recreation Ground.

Fellow SCFL Division Two side Bosham travel to play Worthing Town tomorrow (3pm) looking to continue their good run which sees them undefeated in six.

In SCFL Division One, Selsey slipped to eighth after losing 4-1 on the road at league leaders Little Common.

Sam Agostinelli scored the consolation for the Blues.

Steve Bailey's side have the chance to get back to winning ways welcoming Oakwood to the High Street Ground tomorrow (3pm).

THeir opponents sit second bottom and Selsey know a victory would put them in contention for a top six finish.

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f Bognor have now not won in nine league games after a 1-1 draw at Hungerford | Pics: Tommy McMillan

Wanted: Rocks home league win - last seen six months ago Next Game

TRURO CITY (H) Tomorrow, 3pm

THE ROCKS will be out to give their home fans their first taste of league victory for six months at home to Truro City tomorrow.

Regulars to Nyewood Lane will need no reminding of Bognor's failure to turn possession into goals - and ultimately points - this campaign.

With three months of the season to go, the Rocks' supporters have celebrated three points at home just twice all campaign - and both of those were back in August.

THe mood was not lifted last weekend when Bognor could only muster a draw away at Hungerford Town.

With seventh-place Truro City making the long-trek to Nyewood Lane tomorrow (3pm), the second-bottom Rocks know they are fast running out of chances to pull themselves clear of danger in National South.

But they could make a big step towards closing the six-point gap to safety by chalking up a rare victory in front of their home crowd.

Manager Jack Pearce has been very clear he understands the fans' frustrations.

He said: "Our supporters have been fantastic this year, especially when you consider how little we have given them to celebrate, particularly at home."

When the Post asked if Pearce could recall the last time his side had won at home in the league,he said: "I know - it's August, it's been far too long."

THose wins against Bath City on the opening day and Whitehawk on August 15 may seem like a long way away.

As if they need any reminder of the Rocks' plight, the away draw at Hungerford on a damp boggy pitch means they have now not won in ten in the National South But the mood of some of the Nyewood faithful will have been picked up with the news of the capture of Icelandic striker Stefan Ljubicic from Brighton & Hove Albion on loan until the end of the season.

Some Rocks fans may have lifted their eyebrows when Pearce claimed his side would be in the top six if they had a good central striker.

And it does seem odd to place such hopes on an 18-year-old who has had little experience of English football.

But Pearce, who has nearly five decades at the club, has been looking for a tall, powerful central striker to play up front for the past five months.

THe hope is that Ljubicic strikes up a good relationship with the Rocks' other frontmen, such as Jimmy Muitt, who scored at Hungerford, Ben Swallow and Ibra Sekajja.

Anthony Nelson, a 20-year-old wide player from the Cayman Islands, has also been added to the squad after a spell playing for Valparaiso University in the top division of the US Colleges League.

Rocks swoop for striker Stefan THE ROCKS' long-term search for a towering frontman seems to have ended with the capture of Icelandic youth international Stefan Ljubicic from Brighton & Hove Albion.

THe 18-year-old striker, who has played 14 times for his country's Under 18 and Under 19 teams, scoring seven goals, has signed on loan at Nyewood Lane to the end of the campaign.

Standing at 6 feet 4 inches in height, he fills the void that manager Jack Pearce has been looking for in the last five months.

THe hope is that fellow frontmen Jimmy Muitt and Ibra Sekajja will thrive playing off him, starting on Saturday at home to Truro City.

With Ugandan international Ibra Sekajja, Cayman Island Under 21 international Anthony Nelson, Richard Gilot from France and Egyptian Sami El-Abd, Stefan joins a multi national squad.

In other news, Manny Adebowale's loan from Dover has been extended until April, which is welcome news following Sami ElAbd's current injury.

Following Ljubicic's signing, a club spokesman said: "We are extremely grateful to both Brighton and Dover and look forward to welcoming Stefan on Saturday."

f Jimmy Muitt celebrates the Rocks' equaliser

THERE are 15 games to go now and everyone is looking at our league position and wondering whether we can still climb out of the relegation battle.

I often get stick for staying optimistic but I still feel we can avoid the drop. We really need to improve our home form, though, if we are to do so.

Away from home, we seem to be playing with more freedom and this has been the case on many trips across the country this season.

An astounding 12 draws in the league this year so far has been why we are where we are in the league. On more than one occasion, we have been ahead in games and then not finished it with a win, but instead conceded goals at pivotal moments in matches.

THe team spirit is great at the moment despite our league position which is why I stay optimistic.

Without doubt, we have had a great boost with Kristian Campbell committing himself for the remainder of the season and with players hopefully returning from injury soon we might be nearing a better strength squad come March.

But the time is now to start building some kind of momentum in a very tight league.

THe voice of Nyewood Lane was away on work commitments for our last home match against Wealdstone.

So I took on the role of tannoy announcer very cautiously and soon appreciated how complex and difficult it can be. Not only do you have to make sure you have the players' names down, you also need to keep people aware of things going on around the ground and events at Seasons, while of course acknowledging all of our many valued sponsors. I

really gave last Friday night’s horse race event a push!

Despite me taking on this task, the team on the pitch didn’t perform as we succumbed to a 3-0 loss to the Stones.

All is not lost - Richard returns to the tannoy tomorrow at home to Truro City - and I return to scoreboard duties!

I am much more confident in that role and don’t envy Richard’s work during home games.

I have to say a big thanks to all of the fans for donating to the cause. By that I mean the James Crane injury fund.

Rocks' fans managed to raise enough money to go towards Craney’s shoulder surgery in a matter of days and I have been told that this could happen within the next two weeks, so that is also really positive news.

So, after another defeat at home it was off to Hungerford Town with Rocks on Tour Travel thanks to the supporters' club.

THe Crusaders were about mid-table as we arrived to a sodden and very muddy Bulpit Lane. You could argue it was a proper non-league pitch but it has to be one of the worst I have seen this season, and indeed lucky for the game to go ahead as the rain poured.

It certainly played its part as Bognor went behind in the first half to a dubious penalty call.

But Bognor battled in the sludge and eventually a superb ball across by Dan Beck fell to Jimmy Muitt who shrugged off his marker before slotting in to gain a point. Sadly, Poole Town also won, moving them further ahead of us in the relegation battle. But there’s a long way to go yet! I still believe.

See you at the Truro City game!

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