Chichester Herald Issue 127 21st February 2014 by Chichester Herald

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HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS Prince Harry made his Goodwood Motor Circuit debut on Saturday, as part of a track day run by the Royal Foundation Endeavour Fund. The Prince was there to launch a scholarship to get wounded veterans behind the wheel of an iconic Spitfire whilst also enjoying a special veterans track day. Prince Harry - Patron of the Royal Foundation - visited the historic circuit near Chichester grinning from ear to ear as he laid eyes on the cars in front of him. After being greeted by Lord March, owner of Goodwood Motor

Circuit, Prince Harry completed a handful of adrenaline-fueled laps of the historic circuit in a classic Aston Martin DB4, before another high-speed run, this time in a Lamborghini Gallardo. Following laps in a Jaguar F-Type and an Aston Martin V8 Vantage, he met injured servicemen that have been helped by the Endeavour Fund and visited an exhibition of the Royal Foundation’s projects, before paying a visit to the Boultbee Flying Academy, based at Goodwood Aerodrome where he met Battle of Britain RAF pilots and Spitfire pilot instructors. The new scholarship announced by Prince Harry will give wounded, Prince Harry with Goodwood owner Lord March (Photo: Goodwood Motor Sport Press Office)

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Prince Harry getting ready to drive a Jaguar F-Type before taking to the circuit

injured and sick servicemen and women the chance to rediscover themselves through physical challenges. The strongest candidates will move up from a Tiger Mother biplane, to a Harvard, to the bespoke craft. The candidates will be picked this summer, giving

them a year to train for the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain next September. With his mentoring support, the Academy is working with Aerobility and Flying For Freedom, a nonprofit organisation partnered with Help for Heroes whose mission is to create virtual flying schools

across the UK staffed and run by the wounded, injured and sick. Lord March said: “We’re delighted to have Prince Harry attend a track day here at the Goodwood Motor Circuit and to support the work of the Royal Foundation Endeavour Fund, which has established some

wonderful projects to help injured service personnel. As a former Royal Air Force base, Goodwood has a connection with military service that stretches back 75 years, so it’s something that we feel quite a part of.” The Endeavour Fund has supported more than 300 men and

women get involved with beneficial events and projects. The most high profile of which is the Walking With The Wounded trek to the South Pole, which Prince Harry took part in just before Christmas. Let us know what you think

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Councillors agree tax freeze COUNCILLORS at West Sussex County Council’s Friday budget meeting have voted to freeze council tax for the fourth year in a row. Last Friday’s budget meeting decision means the average Band D council taxpayer will continue to pay £1,161.99 for all services delivered by the County Council – a figure originally set at the council’s budget meeting in February 2010. Still to be added to that figure will be the amounts required by individual district or borough councils, Sussex Police, and town or parish councils. The Council’s revenue spending on day to day services in 2014/15 will be £535 million with £140 million being invested in capital projects such as schools and roads. The budget also includes £15 million to launch a new Better Roads programme to improve unclassified minor roads in rural and urban areas with a further £15

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million planned in 2015/16. Cabinet Member for Finance Michael Brown told the meeting that the 2014/15 budget reduced the council’s cost base by £14.7 million because of the continuing fall in grants from central government. He said over the next four years the total could be ‘something well over £100 million.’

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He added: “This represents a pretty formidable challenge, but one I am convinced the organisation can rise to.” Speaking about council tax, he said: “Our consistent policy of freezing council taxes has left many, many tens of millions of pounds in the pockets of local people to spend on local goods and services.”

Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, of the Rolling Stones, appeared before magistrates in Chichester charged with drug offences in 1967. Police raided Mr Richards’s mansion in Redlands Road, West Wittering on the evening of Sunday 12 February during a party.

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A perfect fresh spring morning, a little stroll around beautiful Bosham followed by an excellent roast at the Berks sounds like a good plan!

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Not many better views have been had whilst enjoying my morning cuppa. #WestWittering Love living around here.

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@WestSussexFire #Chichester firefighters called to rescue a 12-year old boy from the river #Lavant last night

PROPERTY PRICES Funny, but when an estate agent shows up at a house and does his/her valuation, they haven’t ever until now, asked where the nearest river is. Ain’t that about to change. THE LAVANT The River Lavant is Chichester’s threat. Last night it was holding right up to the top, like that pint of lager poured by a kid barman who thinks we want liquid beer up to the rim. POURING A PINT Peroni seems to be the most expensive beer on tap. I like a bit of froth, about three quarters of an inch. (For those who prefer the metric system, three quarters of an inch is equivalent to... between half and a full inch. Hope that helps) METRIC Hate the metric system. I’m a progressive, I believe in people and the future. But Celcius and kilometres and kilograms are the thieves of dreams. When the temperature hits 100F, when someone drives at 100mph, a bowler bowls at 100mph, the Education Secretary’s IQ is less than 100, there’s romance. The Imperial system is geared to celebrate 100, which curiously is the cornerstone of the metric system, a juicy irony.

PROGRESSION I don’t understand people who don’t want the world to move forward. It’s better now for progress than 100 years ago, better than 1000 years ago. 10,000 years ago Britons used to sacrifice the first born child if it was male, otherwise they thought the sun wouldn’t rise.

not raw sewage. When it’s treated at the sewage treatment works it’s not “sewage” any more. “Sewage” will do. Beer is beer. It’s not raw beer. When it’s treated in the human body it’s sewage. Not raw sewage. Not unless you want to frighten the horses. THE RULE OF THREE I’m not much cop at maths, who needs to be arithmetical, what with calculators and automatic spreadsheets doing the job? I presume that all the financial crooks and bankrupt businessmen are good at maths. I’ve often stumbled onto the “Rule Of Three”. When I was getting going as a stand-up (not the best) the bloke who trained me,Tommy Trinder, who was pretty good, said “Do it all in three’s boy! Three quick gags, then break down a gag into three.”

UNDERSTANDING Actually, we all understand the people who don’t want progress; they are the grandchildren of people who did alright and shook it down to their half-wit descendants, who are trembling at the idea of doing anything useful. They have a niceish house and a nest egg, the only thing that matters to them is holding onto those bits of flotsam. FLOODING Hope you’re not eating, but I have to say I get bad-tempered when the news says that people’s homes and gardens are being flooded with “raw” sewage. Newsmen and women are lazy so-and-so’s and flood victims are in trauma. Sewage is sewage. It’s Contact Tommy: Follow Tommy on

JOKE Two unemployed guys were walking along when they saw a sign that said “Tree-fellers wanted.” One of them looked at the other and said “Damn it, if Michael was with us we could have got that job.”

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Love is all around during Love Your Hospice Week ST WILFRID’S HOSPICE marked February with a busy programme of activities during its first ever Love Your Hospice Week which ran 7th – 14th February. The fundraising week kicked off with a quiz at the Fishbourne Centre hosted by quizmaster Simon Tooley which raised £1,500 on the night. During the week people were asked to show their love for St Wilfrid’s by donating £1 to wear a fun temporary tattoo. On 11th February it was our special Tattoosday where we encouraged people across the community to ink up en masse and organise a fundraising event if they wanted to. People were also asked to post pictures of themselves wearing their tattoos on the Hospice’s Facebook and Twitter pages which received a fantastic response. The Hospice fundraising office was turned into a tattoo parlour for staff and volunteers for the day. Staff at the main Tesco store in Chichester donned their tattoos while members of the Birdham Bowls Club held a fundraising evening. Hollyoaks actor and Hospice patron, Danny Mac sported a

tattoo and asked members of the cast, including Gillian Taylforth, to wear them as well! Our shops got involved by taking part in a shop window competition. They were provided with a few basic props and got creative by putting together a romanticthemed window to promote Love Your Hospice Week. Our Facebook fans then voted for their favourite -

Party fun raises thousands A FANTASTIC night of fundraising fun was had by all at a charity cocktail party on Friday night. The ‘Valentine’s Cocktail Party’ was held on behalf of the Chichester Herald’s Denise Kelly and Dean Adams who are taking part in this April’s London Marathon for ‘Save the Children’ and the ‘NSPCC’. Thousands of pounds was raised from ticket sales, an auction, raffle and a guess the cake weight. The party night was put into full swing by DJ Chris Hammond whilst Kelly PierceNergaard expertly got the punters bidding on auction items. The night, organised by Denise and Sophie Robins, was held at the La Havana Bar in Chichester and expertly decorated to a Valentine’s theme by Liz Ware and Caroline Danes. The organisers would like to thank the following people and businesses for their support raising much needed funds for charity. A big thank you Russells Café and Garden Centre, Q Hair & Beauty, Lisa Edwards Hairdressing & Skincare, Creations, Present Days, Lower Lodge Candles, La Salon Du Chocolat, The Sweet Jar, Tri It Sports, Hemmings Wine, The Beauty Rooms, Trents, Marco, Chichester Golf Club, Mithril Racing, Goodwood Estate, Elite Helicopters, The Spread Eagle, Park Hotel, Physicul PT, The Co-Op (East Wittering), The Planetarium, Knight Fencing, Amoeba Jewellers, Changes Clinic and to Caroline Danes and Liz Ware.

the winner was our East Wittering shop which won a small bag of Valentine’s related goodies! On 8 February we had scheduled our Leap for Love tandem parachute jump near Salisbury, but sadly because of the severe weather our 30-strong team weren’t able to jump. A group of 14 were able to jump on the 16th though – and with blue skies and

sunshine it was the perfect day our skydivers were really buzzing afterwards! Community and Events Officer, Julie Longman said: “It was a really fun week, huge thanks must go to all the places that took our tattoo boxes, to everyone who made a donation or held a fundraising event for us and who was involved in any way during the week.

“Tattoos will be available until the end of the month, so if you haven’t got involved yet, there is still plenty of time! The quiz evening was great fun, and I’d like to say congratulations to everyone who did their Leap for Love – we hope it was an exhilarating experience. At the end of February we’ll be able to let everyone know how much was raised during the week.”

Get involved this No Smoking Day CALLING ALL organisations and workplaces! Could you set up an event to help people who want to stop smoking this No Smoking Day? Organised by the British Heart Foundation, No Smoking Day takes place on Wednesday March 12. This year’s theme is ‘V for Victory’, aiming to encourage smokers to quit and win the fight against cigarettes. The type of event is up to the organisation – it could be a workplace stall, family wellbeing

day or even a ‘swap cigarette breaks for tea breaks’ event. West Sussex County Council Cabinet Member for Community Wellbeing Christine Field said: “The whole idea of No Smoking Day is to get people thinking about quitting and providing them with the support they need. “Two thirds of smokers say they want to quit, and last year one million smokers signed up to quit for No Smoking Day. “In West Sussex we offer a range of services to help people

who want to stop smoking. It’s not easy to give up, but by using a Stop Smoking Service, you are four times more likely to quit successfully than if you try on your own.” As an added incentive to workplaces and organisations, the event organisers who get the most people to try and stop smoking will be entered into a competition to win £50 of vouchers. In addition, certificates will be awarded to participating organisations to recognise their work for No

Smoking Day. Anyone interested in holding an event for No Smoking Day should contact Vila Vasoodaven in Public Health, West Sussex County Council, on vila. vasoodaven@westsussex.gov.uk or tel: 0330 22 28716. Information is also available on www. westsussexwellbeing.org.uk. To find the nearest Stop Smoking Service available to you, visit the West Sussex Wellbeing website or contact the helpline on 0300 100 1823.

Social media campaign gives a boost to local businesses A SOCIAL media campaign organised by Chichester District Council that aimed to create awareness of what the district offers, attracted over half a million views. Thousands of pounds worth of prizes were donated by businesses from Chichester, Midhurst, Petworth and Selsey to draw attention to the array of shops, restaurants, attractions and experiences within the district over the Christmas period.

Prizes included a night away for two, hundreds of pounds worth of vouchers to spend in shops and restaurants, a £250 handbag, a £379 watch and even a diving course! The Chichester City Centre Partnership, Selsey Town Team and Rural Town Co-ordinator in Midhurst and Petworth all helped Chichester District Council pull the big Christmas giveaway together. “We would like to thank all of the businesses that took

part, who were all incredibly generous,” says Cllr Myles Cullen, Cabinet Member for Commercial Services at Chichester District Council. “Not only did the campaign draw attention to the district and what it has to offer, but it also helped to bring festive cheer. Some of the people who won told us how it had really lifted their spirits in these challenging times. “Our Facebook site attracted over 556,000 views on the

campaign posts alone. We hope that this has encouraged people to make the Chichester District their number one shopping destination. “The Countdown to Christmas campaign also made people aware of key information across the festive period, including our free park and ride service which was also incredibly successful.” The competition started on 13 November and continued every weekday until 20 December.

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Another seven motorists charged with offences as part of Christmas crackdown ANOTHER seven motorists are to appear in court after being charged with offences as part of Sussex Police's Christmas drinkdrive crackdown. Each of the defendants was arrested in December and questioned but was charged with driving offences after answering their bail. Locals included Ross Keene, 32, was arrested at 11.25pm on 20 December after officers saw his car being driven on the A259 in Bognor Regis without any brake lights. Keene, of Gravits Lane, Bognor Regis, was charged with drinkdriving and driving without insurance. He was released on bail to appear at Worthing Magistrates' Court on 15 April. Richard Brooks, 37, was arrested at 4.25am on 22 December after officers saw a man lock a car in Felpham Way, Bognor Regis, and then run off. Brooks, of Downview Road, Bognor Regis, was charged with drink-driving and released on bail to appear at Worthing Magistrates' Court on 22 April.

POLICE are seeking witnesses to an attempted bag snatch in a garage compound at the southern end of Tozer Way, Chichester, at about 10.25am on Friday 7 February. A hooded suspect tried to snatch the 49-year local woman's handbag whilst she was walking through the area, but she fought back and he ran away having failed to get the bag. The woman was physically unhurt but was very shocked

and upset. The suspect is described as white, in his early twenties, about 5' 5", slim, wearing a light grey hooded top and dark loose fitting jeans. PC Kev Garnham said: "If you saw what happened, please call us on 101 or email 101@ sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting serial 583 of 07/02. You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

Man arrested over assault in pub in Chichester Darryl Latimer, 26, was arrested at 9.55pm on 22 December after his car failed to stop for officers on the Fontwell roundabout on the A27. Latimer, of The Pitcroft, Chichester, was charged with driving while unfit through drugs, driving without insurance and failing to stop for an officer. He was released on bail to appear at Worthing Magistrates' Court on 11 March. A total of 145 people have now

been charged with offences as part of the December campaign. 7 drivers are still on bail. You can text officers on 65999 with the details of people you suspect of drink or drug driving, along with their car make and registration number. To report anyone driving antisocially visit www. operationcrackdown.co.uk. If you know someone is driving after drinking or taking drugs call 999.

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forever homes. When the kittens were little they did suffer from cat flu and this damaged one of the eyes of Km161-13 a male fluffy tabby cat. It doesn’t cause him any problems now but when adopted he will be able to go on our foster care scheme for his eye, this allows his new owner to bring him back to see our vet if there was ever a problem in the future. The other two kittens include Kf163 is a fluffy white female with green eyes and Kf162 a black and white female. This family are all really friendly, playful cats and would fit well into any home. Hundreds of cats and kittens are waiting for homes now. The Rescue asks for a minimum donation of £45 for each neutered cat or older kitten which includes vaccination, flea and worm preventative treatment, microchipping and Free PetPlan vet insurance for 4 weeks. An unneutered younger kitten is £70 including a free neutering voucher (to be neutered at The Centre) for when the kitten is old enough. Homing by appointment 7 days a week. Cat and Rabbit Rescue Centre, Holborow Lodge, Chalder Lane, Sidlesham, Chichester, PO20 7RJ. www. crrc.co.uk. Tel: 01243 641409.

A 29-YEAR-OLD has been arrested on suspicion of assault after a man was headbutted in a pub in Chichester. The 20-year-old victim was attacked at The Vestry in South Street at about 11pm on Saturday 18 January. He was taken to St Richard Hospital in Chichester suffering from a cut cheek, bruising and a suspected broken nose. Within hours of a public appeal being made for help tracing the suspect, a 29-year-old man handed himself in at Chichester Police

Station. PC Gemma Bensusan said: "The man, who is from Chichester, was arrested and questioned before being released on bail until 30 March while we carry out further inquiries. "I would like to thank the media and the public for their help identifying the suspect." Anyone with information should call 101 quoting serial 83 of 19/1, email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

The Boy/Girl Divide THE OTHER day, my friend and I were in Costa (which I like so much that even when I dropped my drink onto my crotch there in an uncomfortable plot twist, I still didn’t mind going back for more) and there were no tables left so we had to sit at the counter thing. We talked about girly things, and I couldn’t help seeing the guy behind the counter making coffee and feeling a bit bad for him. The snatches of conversation that he heard probably went along the lines of ‘hahahaha tampons… really cool new shoes… omg she did all that without using… feels really alone right now… I know it really freaks me… hahahaha ugly… hahahaha fit… so hormonal… ovulating… What?! How could she the little…’ It got me thinking about how freaky girls are. We are some freaky stuff. There’s no such thing as one of those girls who likes to talk about football 24/7 and doesn’t like discussing their feelings. If you’ve met one, they’re lying to impress you. SO many times I’ve tried to discuss some important issues with my brother and he’s looked at me blankly and said ‘wait, sorry, did I say I cared about anything you say, ever?’ and then walked away. And he is not even lying; never has he said he cares about any of the dramas in my life - I just take it upon myself to

Mia Edwards tell him because, well, why not? In some ways it’s a blessing, because if a boy starts talking to you and you’re not interested, you can just attempt to start a discussion about how much you hate that cow Jemma from school, or how much of a bummer it is when you get your period just before a beach trip, and off they will surely pop. Generally I find boys like to talk about themselves. Unfortunately this isn’t really a topic I have any interest in, so mostly I give them an awkward smile and make a sneaky exit. It’s a wonder boys and girls ever make friends with each other. I like chatting with them as a sweet relief, sort of like a calm time that doesn’t involve any cheeky bitter remarks, but it upsets me that they don’t care about feelings. Feelings are important; for example, I am FEELING very annoyed that you don’t want to discuss anything except sex and Twitter right now so I think I’m going to leave. That’s deep. You should all take note.

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Fall in burglaries saves Sussex more than £2m this year SUSSEX POLICE'S blitz on burglars has helped save the county more than £2 million this year alone. The Home Office estimates that every domestic burglary costs an average of £5,000 in terms of damage caused by the criminal, the value of the items taken, the emotional cost to the victim and the criminal justice system bill for investigating and prosecuting offenders. The latest figures for this year show that the number of burglaries committed in Sussex has fallen by almost 15% - down from 3281 between April 2012 and January 2013 to 2795 in the equivalent period in 2014. Using the government's calculations, reducing the number of burglaries by 486 has saved the people of Sussex just over £2.4 million over the last 10 months. Sussex Police launched Operation Magpie in June to tackle burglary across the county. Detective Superintendent Jez Graves said: "We've had some great successes in catching and charging burglars and their accomplices since the launch of Operation Magpie.

"On a daily basis our officers and staff are working extremely hard and with real focus to prevent and detect the burglary of people's homes. "It is pleasing when our investigations result in the recovery of victims' property and the imprisonment of offenders but we also put a lot of effort into trying to prevent the offences happening in the first place through visible and targeted patrols and by working with our communities and partners in relation to crime prevention. "I'm pleased that there are fewer crimes and less victims but one burglary is one too many and I am determined to keep the pressure on criminals." Tackling burglary has been a consistent theme during Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne's monthly performance and accountability meetings with the Chief Constable. Mrs Bourne said: "Residents have told me that burglary is a concern to them and this is something I have challenged the Chief Constable on. That is why I was pleased to join the launch of Operation Magpie in June last year and see Sussex Police taking

a proactive approach to targeting burglars in our county. "These latest figures show that the number of burglaries has fallen in the past 10 months, which is very encouraging and, critically, this reduction has saved the force a significant amount of money at a time when it is being asked to make considerable efficiencies.

"The impact of a burglary can have a profound effect on victims and they may often describe it as a robbery or an invasion of their home; terms that actually relate to acts on a person not a property. This reinforces the deep, personal impact that a burglary has on someone that experiences it. "I have a made a commitment

to ensure we can all feel safer on our streets and in our homes, and I will continue to keep a watchful eye on this issue on behalf of local residents." If you have information about a burglary call 101, email 101@ sussex.pnn.police.uk or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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Charlie Tarrant trained as an opera singer at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. He joins us today to entertain us with a short concert of varied, well known music, also to get you singing and have some fun! Join in, or just relax and enjoy the music. Doors open 12.30pm, music commencing at 1.30pm. Idea of concert playlist – Oh What a Beautiful Morning, I’ve got you under my skin, On the street where you live, Anthem, Haven’t met you yet, I Believe, Ave Maria, Being Alive. Somewhere – West Side Story. £3.00 per person, to include refreshments. For further details phone Rayner on 07507 164859, or email ourcafé@coastalwestsussexmind.org An initiative of the Chichester and Bognor Dementia Care Forum. Supported by the Healthier Chichester Partnership, Coastal West Sussex Mind, Carers Support West Sussex, Alzheimer’s Society and the people of Chichester.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after burglars struck three times within a matter of hours in Midhurst. Two homes in Guillards Oak and one in St Johns Close were targeted on 4 or 5 February. The first burglary was reported at St Johns Close when the owner returned home to find her conservatory door smashed and home searched. Items of jewellery were taken including gold, diamond and ruby rings. A second burglary happened between 11am on 4 February and

11am on 5 February in Guillards Oak during which jewellery, watches, ornaments and a silver model of Concorde were stolen. The third burglary happened in Guillards Oak between 3pm and 7pm on 4 February during which gold jewellery including necklaces, earrings and a bracelet were taken. Sussex Police launched Operation Magpie to tackle burglary across the county. Detective Constable Ellie Hughes said: "Because the burglaries happened so close to each other and in such a short

period of time we are considering the possibility that they were carried out by the same thieves. "I'd like to speak to anyone who was in St Johns Close or Guillards Oak on 4 or 5 February and saw anything suspicious or who has been offered items of jewellery for sale since then. "Please contact me if you know anything at all." Anyone with information should call 101 quoting serial 360 of 5/2, email 101@sussex.pnn. police.uk or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

Also…. have you seen this motorbike? IT WAS stolen from a garage in Colworth Road, Bersted, between 4pm on Saturday 8 February and 8.25am the next day. PCSO Michelle Davies said: "The motocross bike is a red and white Honda CRS and is worth several thousand pounds. Its registration number is HK63 BYL. "If you have seen it or heard where it could be please contact us. We would also like to speak to anyone who was in the Colworth Road area when the bike was taken in case they saw or heard anything suspicious that could help with the investigation." Anyone with information should call 101 quoting serial 302 of 9/2, email 101@sussex. pnn.police.uk or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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Operation gets £1 million boost ANOTHER £1 million plus is to be put into Operation Watershed, it was announced Friday. With driving rain and gales lashing the county again Council Leader Louise Goldsmith announced more money for Operation Watershed in addition to the £8.5 million spent during the current financial year. She said: “In the light of this horrendous weather, I am pleased to announce that as a result of careful financial planning, we will be able to do what our residents expect of a diligent, caring County Council and respond to local needs - to help communities in times of crisis and to help them to help themselves.” Louise said the new money – more than £1 million - would “give communities the opportunity to bid for funding to improve their local flood resilience, a scheme that was so popular and successful last year.” Operation Watershed was launched in the wake of the severe flooding that hit parts of West Sussex in June 2012. One of the key aims was to invest in highway drainage and

environmental improvements as well as repairs to flood damaged roads. £1.25m of the fund was allocated to encourage communities to act against flooding. Its purpose was to support people in local communities wanting to work with the County Council to become more prepared for floods. It was also aimed at people who wanted to help reduce the likelihood of highways or neighbouring land flooding. Local groups, including Parish Councils, Flood Action Groups and other community groups, were encouraged to apply for funding to finance schemes and projects of all sizes as a way of achieving this. Further details about the new £1 million plus investment will be announced by the County Council in the near future.

Fashion students inspired by artefacts at Chichester museum CLOTHES designs inspired by artefacts at The Novium in Chichester will form the centrepiece of a new exhibition at the museum. Museum Without Walls features designs by fashion students from Chichester College inspired by historic objects. Among the objects the students drew inspiration from are the Roman Chilgrove mosaic and a number of iconic coins. The students have been regularly visiting the museum and holding workshops in the gallery. First year fashion student, Katie Linton, says: “Working with the museum was a unique experience that I thoroughly enjoyed. It was fantastic process, taking time to visualise how historic artefacts can be brought to life in contemporary ways.” Fellow first year fashion student, Rachel Lihou, says: “It was a really fun project and one which I never thought I would get to do as part of a college project. The whole process has opened up the world of museums to me and I now love the idea of using

museum collections to inspire my designs.” Course tutor Georgina Hooper, says: “Collaborating with The Novium on this project has been really interesting. It has given the students a stronger insight into the industry and shown them the perspectives of other creative professionals. “The collaboration has allowed the fashion students to identify with an object not necessarily so obviously related to fashion, yet to bring them to life through fashion. The collection shows the range of the students’ responses, innovation, conceptual thinking, subtly and vibrancy.” As part of their coursework, students were charged with creating their own unique pieces and had to chart the process of their designs from concept to completion. Alongside the students’ work in the first floor gallery is a new Victorian dress display which is on loan from Worthing Museum and Art Gallery. Councillor Myles Cullen, Cabinet Member for Commercial

Chichester College fashion students Katie Linton and Rachel Lihou with one of their designs inspired by artefacts at The Novium museum

Services at Chichester District Council, says: “Our museum team have had a great time working with the fashion students on this new exhibition. Together with their finished items, we are also displaying the artefacts which were the original sources of inspiration as well as the sketches produced by the students to show the creative process. This collaboration shows what a truly inspiring place The Novium museum is, providing unique learning opportunities around museums, arts and heritage.” Museum Without Walls runs Friday 28 March. For information about visiting The Novium see www.thenovium. org or call 01243 775888.

Funding available for West Sussex voluntary organisations VOLUNTARY and community organisations in West Sussex are being encouraged to apply for a share of £190,000. The application process for West Sussex County Council’s Prevention and Wellbeing Grants Programme is now open. It aims to help innovative, community-based activities for residents, which are designed to enable adults and older people to get out and about, make friends and see others. Grants of up to £5,000 are available and the closing date for applications is Thursday, April 17 2014. Last year, awards ranged

between under £50 and £5,000 and were used for a number of different projects, including tea and chat groups, choirs and fitness and learning activities. Christine Field, Cabinet Member for Community Wellbeing, said: “The Prevention and Wellbeing Grants Programme was designed to help communitybased services and organisations to support the social aspects of people’s lives. “These types of organisations play a vital role in helping to reduce isolation and they can help to maintain an older person’s independence for longer. “Small or large projects can

apply and I would encourage any group who thinks they might be able to benefit from this funding to find out more.” The applications will be assessed by the County Local Committees. Organisations will be notified of decisions and receive payments in August 2014. The grants are not available for services or activities designed for Children and People with Learning Disabilities. For more information and to find out how to request an application pack, please visit www.westsussex.gov.uk and search ‘Prevention and Wellbeing Grants’.

Creations Hair Salon had a ball! THE TEAM at Creations Hair and Beauty hosted the Hearts and Diamonds ball in aid of The CoCos Foundation, at Rowlands Castle Golf Club on Saturday 15 February. The night was a huge success with the attendance of 110 clients and friends and their very own Dawn Gracie comparing the evening and hosting the auction. Amongst many wonderful prizes that had been donated, the audience were dazzled by

a beautiful set of Diamonds, anonymously donated by a client of Creations which fetched £700 in the auction. The guests of The Hearts and Diamonds ball were treated to a dinner, auction, raffle, a DJ taking everyone through to the early hours of the morning, and a photobooth by Devotion Photography which formed a queue for most of the night. The Hearts and Diamonds Ball raised £4,800 for The CoCos

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A side-effect of the ‘God particle’, life imitating art and telepods I AM glad to see it isn’t just me who sometimes doesn’t want to answer the phone. Nobel laureate Professor Peter Higgs purposely left the house when he knew the committee was going to ring him about getting his award. In interviews this week, notably on Radio 4, he also talked about how he underwent a personality change when he realised his research into the most basic building block in our universe, later dubbed the socalled ‘God particle’, was leading to a breakthrough. It finished his marriage. It’s always sobering yet (selfishly) reassuring to discover that, no matter what is at stake, there are mundanely human consequences.

seeing, you will be winking like Herbert Lom at the end of the Pink Panther movie. It is also showering in strong bursts and the wind has blown your umbrella inside out. Whatever you wear you are either bedraggled, hot and sweaty or bedraggled, cold and windswept. Your confidence leaches away and you’re unable to concentrate.

Unwritten laws Why is it that when you are on the way somewhere important you can be sure of having an eyelash in your eye? Or even worse, a hair. No amount of stuffing your forefinger in your eye will succeed in removing it, guaranteeing that by the time you are face to face with the interviewer or whichever Important Person you are

The eyes have it Hot, sweaty, windswept and with an eyelash in my eye, I watched the green fields of Royal Berkshire then Oxfordshire speed by from my seat on the First Great Western train. Suddenly I saw something that made me forget the abomination of the invisible eyelash and sit up straighter. I was witnessing something rare, as the male of

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a species I had thought never to see again swam into my slightly blurry line of vision. The shy and timid creature made its appearance just south of Didcot. It was a Trolleyman, pushing a Rail Gourmet trolley. There were no sandwiches on it. But there was a tea urn with muffins, crisps and compulsory fruitcake. Rail Gourmet has, it seems, cornered the market for in-train snacks and somewhere in the ping-pong of negotiations, the catering company, which is understood to have a head office in Ireland, gets to decide if a line is not worth them servicing; which is why Trolleyman and Trolleywoman are extinct from our own Chichester trains. It seems no one else can fill the sandwich gap. Our travelling tums belong to Rail Gourmet or no one’s. But at least our trains have got something First Great Western’s haven’t. They may sell tea but there are hardly any tables on the trains, either static or unfolding. You just have to balance it on your lap. Great! Living god particle If Professor Higgs could also

kindly sort out some of the ultimate questions bedevilling physicists on the question of space and time, and invent a teleportation unit, and were I to accidentally wander into it like a fly did in The Fly, I would not want the other telepod in North Korea. It is one of the few places left which arguably reveres its ruler as a living god. North Korea, one of the most reclusive countries in the world, has denied running prison camps for dissidents. But thanks to 21stcentury technology, the existence of those camps has been confirmed by satellite imagery as well as victims’ testimony. The UN wants to make the living god and his regime accountable. But how, when it’s backed by China? Life imitating art As a former art student, I have some sympathy for the man who smashed dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei’s million-dollar vase on show in Florida. The 51year old miscreant termed it a ‘performance protest.’ The man has been charged with criminal Contact Allis:

mischief after his copy-cat act in front of an artwork by Weiwei depicting him smashing an ancient vase. Weiwei’s work is banned in China but becomes establishment in the West’s topnotch galleries and museums. Such art becomes meaningless decoration without its message. If the message is disobedience, like Weiwei’s, of smashing the artefacts we treasure, then you can understand how a local artist might turn it on its head to protest at the millions spent on celebrity names while homespun talent—so says the protestor— doesn’t get a look-in. And finally… I note the pecking order here is alive and well. From my kitchen window this morning, I just saw one pigeon puff itself up and chase another from its bit of fence. Only for a squirrel to claim it as its own, moments later, and chase the bully pigeon off. We’re all involved in endless dances and rituals. Is this why the God particle exists?

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Councils are awarded £630,000 towards transit site WEST Sussex councils have been awarded a £630,000 grant from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) to help develop a transit site in Chichester. Last December, all the councils across West Sussex agreed to enter into a multi-agency partnership agreement to develop a transit site, in a bid to manage and reduce unauthorised encampments. This was after Chichester District Council identified a potential site, on land at the council’s Westhampnett Depot. Planning permission is now being sought to change the use of the land from depot use, to use as a transit site to accommodate up to nine short-stay pitches. Residents have been kept informed and involved in the development of the plans for the site, including the chance to view the proposed plans and speak to

the design team. They will have a further chance to comment on the plans as part of the planning application process. The full planning application has been submitted this week and full details will soon be available to view on the council’s website www.chichester.gov.uk/planning. A decision is expected to be made on the application within the next few months. Councillor Josef Ransley, Cabinet Member for Support Services at Chichester District Council, says: “We are very pleased that we have successfully accessed funding towards the scheme from the Homes and Communities Agency. The remaining costs will be split between all of the councils across West Sussex. “It is a delicate balance we are facing. We have to balance the needs of the local community and

the needs of the gypsy and traveller population. “Our district alone had 51 unauthorised encampments in the last year and there were more across the county which incurred significant cost and disruption to the taxpayer and local land owners. Research and evidence shows that there is a clear gap in provision for a transit site to help manage unauthorised encampments. We believe that this transit site is the best solution to assist with the problem of unauthorised encampments as it will provide an appropriate stopping site for the gypsy and traveller community, reduce disruption to our local communities and provide the police with greater powers to take action. “We want to make sure that local residents are kept informed and involved throughout this process. It was incredibly useful to hear their

thoughts at the recent exhibition that we held and they will have a further chance to comment during the planning application process.” Louise Goldsmith, Leader of West Sussex County Council, said: “All councils across West Sussex are working on this project with the aim of helping to reduce the disruption to the taxpayer and local land owners caused by unauthorised encampments, as well as providing the police with greater powers to take action.” If given the go-ahead, the site will have secure boundaries and screening, with a barrier controlling access to the land. A manager’s office, external lighting,

storage facilities, CCTV coverage and perimeter fencing will also be provided. West Sussex County Council would run the site and co-ordinate all enforcement activities across the county. If planning permission is granted the scheme is expected to be completed by March 2015. Following the introduction of a similar site, East Sussex has seen a significant reduction in the amount of unauthorised encampments. Further information about the scheme has also been placed on the council’s website at www. chichester.gov.uk and search ‘transit site’.

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National News News in Brief • A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murdering her two-year-old daughter in Bradford. The girl was found unconscious with her mother outside a house in Delamere Street on Tuesday morning and died later in hospital. A post-mortem examination revealed the girl died from injuries consistent with being caused by a fall, West Yorkshire Police said. The girl’s mother is still critically ill in hospital. Police said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the death.

• The nine-hour detention at Heathrow Airport of an exGuardian journalist’s partner has been ruled lawful. David Miranda lives with reporter Glenn Greenwald who has written articles about state surveillance based on leaked documents. At the High Court, Mr Miranda claimed his detention under anti-terrorism laws was unlawful and breached human rights. But judges said it was a “proportionate measure in the circumstances” and in the interests of national security.

• A TV advert for a “nude scanner” mobile phone app has been banned after it was shown during a prime-time show. The ad, which showed images of a naked woman, was broadcast during six episodes of Hollyoaks on Channel 4. Viewers complained the advert was demeaning to women and was shown while children were watching. The Nude Scanner 3D ad was approved by a compliance and clearance agency. But the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has since deemed it “offensive”.

• A planned extension to a large Thames Estuary wind farm has been scrapped because of the time it would take to assess its impact on a species of bird. The group behind London Array wind farm said it would take three years to look at the possible effect of the extra turbines on red-throated divers.

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UK unemployment falls by 125,000 to 2.34 million THE NUMBER of people out of work in the UK fell by 125,000 to 2.34 million in the three months to December, according to the latest estimates. The unemployment rate now stands at 7.2%, but the Office for National Statistics said the improvement in the labour market could be slowing. Meanwhile, more women are in work than at any time since records began, at just over 14 million. Average earnings have also increased, by 1.1% in the year to December. Another positive set of unemployment data has underlined the strength of the jobs market. Youth unemployment has fallen to the lowest level since the spring of 2011, just over 900,000. Longterm unemployment has come down as well. But the ONS has pointed out that the fall in the jobless total is slower than it was. There was a rise of just

0.2% in the number of employed workers over the quarter, the selfemployed total grew by 4.1%. While inflation has fallen below the 2% target, average earnings (including bonuses) crept up, with an annual increase 1.1%, compared with the 0.9% reported the previous month. The wage squeeze is easing, but only gradually. Latest estimates show that 193,000 more people were in work between October and December, compared to the previous three months. That means overall employment now stands at more than 30 million, a rate of 72.1%, which is an increase of 0.6% on a year ago. The number of people claiming jobseeker's allowance fell by 27,600 in January to 1.22 million, its 15th consecutive monthly drop. This time last month, we made a big fuss about the rate of unemployment falling to 7.1%. This month we're saying it's fallen again,

but now it's 7.2%. How does that work? T h e unemployment rate compares a three-month period to the previous three months. That is to avoid giving too much prominence to a single month's figures. So, the rate has fallen to 7.2% in the three months from October to December, from 7.6% for the previous three months. Comparing the 7.2% with the 7.1% would be relying too much on a single month's figures. The ONS says what we can read into this apparent anomaly is that the pace at which unemployment is falling has probably slowed. ONS figures released last month put the unemployment rate at

7.1%, slightly less than this month's estimate of 7.2%. However, the ONS insists the latest statistics show a fall in the unemployment rate, because the most meaningful comparisons are made quarterly in order not to rely too much on a single month's figure. On that basis, the rate of unemployment in the three months to December fell by 0.4% on the previous quarter, when it stood at 7.6%.

Phone-hacking trial: Blair 'advised Brooks before arrest' TONY BLAIR gave advice to newspaper executive Rebekah Brooks on handling the phonehacking scandal six days before her arrest, a court has heard. The court heard Mrs Brooks spoke to the former prime minister and passed on what he had said to James Murdoch, then News International executive chairman. In an email, she said Mr Blair had said he was "available" to her, James and Rupert Murdoch as an "unofficial adviser", the Old Bailey heard.

Mrs Brooks denies any wrongdoing. In the email, Mrs Brooks said Mr Blair had urged her to set up a "Hutton style" inquiry - a reference to the inquiry into the death of government weapons adviser Dr David Kelly. She said Mr Blair's offer of further advice "needs to be between us". The Hutton report exonerated Mr Blair and other officials over flawed evidence of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, including the so-called "dodgy dossier".

A Bristol doctor given nearly 100 parking fines over 10 years while on emergency callouts has called for a relaxation in NHS parking charges MIKE CARTER, a consultant neurosurgeon for North Bristol NHS Trust, has been fined while dealing with critically ill children at another trust's hospitals. Mr Carter wants NHS managers to ease the rules on hospital parking charges. University Hospitals Bristol Trust said that on-call staff could access a car park.

But Mr Carter said there were not always enough spare spaces. He said that "NHS corporate well-being" was being seen as more important than patients and staff. Mr Carter pays a fixed sum from his salary to park at the North Bristol NHS Trust hospitals Frenchay and Southmead. But because the Bristol Royal Infirmary and the Children's Hospital

are run by a separate trust - University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust - no allowances are made for his attendance there. He said the trust often insisted that he uses the pay parking spaces on site, meters on local roads or a nearby car park. "The problem is, kids with brain haemorrhages and other neurosurgical issues generally can't cope with the sort

of delays and uncertainties which that kind of provision entails," he wrote in a letter to The Times newspaper. He said that on one occasion he was dealing with an emergency at one hospital when he was alerted to another at a different hospital, but his car had been clamped while answering the first call. He was then asked to pay £40 which he did not have - to unlock it.

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THE NATIONAL QUILT CHAMPIONSHIPS Sandown Exhibition Centre

Friday 20th June £26.00 There will be spectacular displays of hundreds of competitive quilts from all over the world on display at the National Quilt Championships at Sandown Exhibition Centre, Sandown. Patchwork and quilting suppliers stands, shop with dedicated patchwork exhibitors,fabrics,books,sewing machines and notions to cover all your needs. Quilting experts and personalities on hand. Excellent facilities, restaurant etc.

HAMPTON COURT FLOWER SHOW

Thursday 10th July £49.00 The grounds of the magnificent Hampton Court Palace, alongside the River Thames is the setting for the annual R.H.S Hampton Court Flower Show. Leaving our area early we will arrive about 10am giving you the whole day to enjoy this fantastic show. Show gardens, numerous marquees including rose & floristry, floral, amazing nursery displays, fruit & veg, exhibitors and trade stalls and plenty of opportunity to buy and bring home your own little part of the flower show

THE 2014 BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL TATTOO GREAT DORSET STEAM FAIR

Sunday 30th November 2014 £52.00

Saturday 30th August £40.00

For 26 years the Birmingham International Tattoo has thrilled audiences with world class performers joining local groups to create a three-hour spectacle. All the traditional elements of the Tattoo are present again this year - from the Massed Bands, Parade of Standards to the Spectacular Grand Finale - plus much, much more. Come and experience the pomp and pageantry that is the Birmingham International Tattoo. Tickets are for the 2pm performance and there will be time beforehand to visit the Food Village on site.

This spectacle covers an enormous showground and is now in its 46th year. You will be amazed at the variety of exhibitions, the sea of marquees and the many attractions. The show has something for everyone, so whatever your interests, whether it be steam, heavy horses, vintage and classic vehicles, rural and stunt displays or pipe bands and more then come and enjoy a visit to what is described as the most remarkable show on earth.

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Chichester Business

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Covers: The environmentally friendly choice for all your timber and building material needs

COVERS have been providing quality timber and building materials in the local area for over 160 years. With thirteen branch locations spread across the South of England, they have an extensive range of over 25,000 product

lines. Importing timber directly from the source, they have timber mills equipped with the fast and flexible wood working machinery to produce quality joinery and mouldings. Stress grading, house lot packages and preservative

treatments are also available on request. Having built their reputation by offering customers quality timber and building materials at competitive prices, Covers is widely known along the South Coast for their quality and service. As part of their ethos being a private family company, Covers aim to offer unrivalled customer service from their team of experienced, knowledgeable staff with each order delivered promptly by their own extensive fleet of vehicles. Covers also offer a range of Eco friendly products including rainwater harvesting, solar thermal heat recovery systems, underfloor heating, biomass, heat pumps, photovoltaic solar panels and insulation. Every Tuesday morning

in March between 8am-12pm you can visit their Gosport depot to meet a member of the Covers Eco Team and take advantage of their free home surveys, free specifications and free advice. As well as selling Eco products, they have also adopted an eco-friendly way of conducting business as part of their Covers Environmental Policy and since 2011 have fitted solar panels to over half of their Depots (which have produced in excess of 750 kWh over the past 18 months) and they continue to replace lighting throughout all depots with new energy efficient light bulbs. All new depots are fitted with lumen time switches and movement controlled sensors and we are committed to retrofitting these systems to our existing buildings and yards. As such parts of warehouses that are not used, do not get illuminated, representing a significant saving on energy consumption. Depot managers now have

access to their electricity usage and pattern of usage in order that they may further identify areas where consumption savings can be made. Their kitchen materials and supply and fit services include products from big names including Omega, Sheraton & Masterclass kitchens. Whether you are looking for a traditional or modern styles, there are product ranges to suit all tastes. Sinks come in a range of finishes including stainless steel, composite, and granite from Rangemaster, Leisure & Franke. A full range of appliances are available from ovens, cooker hoods,hobs and dishwashers from leading manufacturers: Neff, Rangemaster & CDA. Covers are also proud to be Neff Master Partners. Company fact: As part of the local community, Covers frequently contributes to locals charities and is also now the Official Club Partner of Portsmouth Football Club.

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Man Booker Prize-nominated author to launch novel in Chichester AN AUTHOR who was recently nominated for the Man Booker Prize will be signing copies of her latest novel in Chichester next week. Writer Alison MacLeod, who was long-listed for the award last year, will be speaking about her book Unexploded at the University on Wednesday 26 February. The Canadian-born novelist, who is a Professor of Contemporary Fiction at the institution, will also talk about her inspiration, research, and writing process at the free event from 5pm. The book, set in World War Two, follows Brighton couple Geoffrey and Evelyn Beaumont and their eight-year-old son Philip who are living in constant fear of a Nazi invasion. When Geoffrey becomes head of an internment camp, Evelyn, left bored and listless, meets GermanJewish painter Otto Gottlieb and, as love collides with fear, their lives are changed irrevocably.

Prof MacLeod said: “Unexploded, an exploration of love, prejudice, war, and the power of art, was released in the wake of the Man-Booker nomination. “The response from readers has been wonderful, and I am thrilled to be signing copies of the book at the University.” The event, which is being held at the institution’s Bishop Otter campus in Chichester, will be followed by readings from award-winning poet and short fiction writer David Constantine. The Lancashire-based author, whose works include best-selling collections The Shieling and Tea at the Midland, will also speak about his new book From Elder. Event organiser Stephanie Norgate, who coordinates MA courses in Creative Writing, said: “We are thrilled that both David and Alison will be reading from their latest works at the University.

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“This is a great opportunity for budding and experienced writers to gain an invaluable insight into the world of publishing from two respected authors. “It is free to attend but we are expecting a high turnout so would recommend readers come early to avoid disappointment.”

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Fantasy day to help a dream come true

THE AWARD-WINNING team at the Q Hair and Beauty salon in North Street, Chichester, are hosting an extremely special Cut-athon on Sunday, March 9. The theme of the day will be Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, complete with appearances by the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts, together with the entire cast of characters in tow. The proceeds of the event will go directly towards the IVF treatment for one of the team. Many clients are familiar with the strong ethos of this enormously-popular salon, established 42 years ago, and those in the know enjoy the vibrant family atmosphere. Hairdressing, including cutting, blow-dry or hair up, will all be available on the day, from 10am-4pm, as well as half-hour

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Arts & Entertainment

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Now showing at Cineworld Chichester

Brilliant British romcom with a fiery kick! Cuban Fury (15) Running time: 98 mins Director: James Griffiths Starring: Nick Frost, Rashida Jones, Chris O’Dowd, Olivia Colman, Kayvan Novak

(charming) and Colman (even more delightful than usual, which is saying something). He also does a convincing job of the dance moves (there’s no obvious body doubling, for example), which has the side benefit of giving the film an inspirational ‘If he can do it, anyone can do it’ vibe. The rest of the supporting cast are equally good, particularly McShane (sticking to the colourfully sweary persona he’s traded on since Deadwood), O’Dowd (clearly relishing the chance to play an absolute idiot) and a scene-stealing Kayvan Novak as Bruce’s exuberant fellow dance student Bejan, who agrees to help him train.

Enjoyable British comedy that succeeds thanks to strong comic performances, likeable characters, a charming script and a lightness of touch. What’s it all about? Directed by James Griffiths, Cuban Fury stars Nick Frost as tubby industrial designer Bruce, who was once a child prodigy dance champion, before incessant bullying caused him to turn his back on his dream. However, when he falls for his attractive new American boss Julia (Rashida Jones), he discovers that she likes to salsa, so he attempts to dust off his dance moves in order to

impress her. Encouraged by his sister-slashformer-dance-partner Sam (Olivia Colman) and his best friends (Rory Kinnear and Tim Plester), Bruce tracks down his old mentor (Ian McShane) and persuades him to help get him back in shape. Unfortunately, Bruce has a rival in

the form of sleazy, womanising coworker Drew (Chris O’Dowd), who has some moves of his own and has set his sights on Julia. The Good Frost makes a likeable and relatable lead, generating enjoyably sparky chemistry with both Jones

The Great The script is largely predictable, but it is at least aware of its limitations and keeps things at a level of believability (rather than having, say, Bruce entering a national championship) that works well. It is, admittedly, something

of a one-joke film (that joke being “Fat man dancing”), but it makes that joke work without making the audience actually laugh at Bruce; instead, you are firmly in his corner throughout. It’s fair to say that despite some very funny lines and some great character work, the film largely settles for consistent low-level chuckles rather than out-and-out belly laughs, but there is one standout sequence involving a brilliantly choreographed dance-off in a car park that is worth the price of admission. Similarly, Griffiths gets the tone of the film exactly right, pulling off an enjoyable feel-good atmosphere without resorting to ridiculous clichés or forced sentimentality. Worth seeing? Cuban Fury is an entertaining British romcom that ticks all the right feel-good boxes and won’t disappoint if you’re looking for a suitable movie to take the girlfriend. Recommended.

Sky Diary March 2014 By Peter Littlejohns Mercury, Uranus and Neptune are all unfavourable for observation at present. Venus is now a morning 'star', rising in the east around 04:30, its dense cloud tops reflecting the Sun’s rays making it a brilliant pre-dawn sight. The Spring or Vernal Equinox on Earth occurs at 16:57 on the 20th March when the Sun climbs into the northern hemisphere rising due E and setting due W. Spring officially starts on the 30th at 01:00 when the clocks have to 'spring' forward an hour to bring us into British Summer Time. The red planet Mars is now rising around 21:00 mid-month and looks fairly close to Virgo's brightest star Spica, although it is actually 220 light years away. Jupiter outshines all the other

'stars'. It is at its highest altitude now and is about 700 million miles away from us. Its rapid spin rate [day] of 9hrs 55mins not only causes the cloud belts to form into stripes but also makes the equator bulge out slightly which can be seen in a small telescope, as can the four largest moons Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto. Although invisible to telescopes on Earth, the Voyager space probe discovered that Jupiter has a very faint ring system which extends out to about 60,000km from the cloud tops. Saturn is now rising around 23:00 in Libra. It is not very bright but has a distinct warm yellow colour and will be close to the Moon on the 21st. The largest of its 65+ moons is Titan which be seen in a small telescope or good binoculars and is bigger than the planet Mercury!

Planetarium Shows and Dates - March 2014 Wednesday 05 7.30pm The Northern Lights (National Astronomy Week) Friday 07 7.30pm The Northern Lights (National Astronomy Week) Sunday 09 1.30pm Seven Wonders of the Solar System (National Astronomy Week) Sunday 09 3.30pm The Stars This Month (National Astronomy Week) Friday 14 7.30pm Giant Jupiter, King of the Planets Sunday16 3.30pm The Stars This Month Friday 21 7.30pm Destination Mars, the Red Planet Tickets: Adults £6.00, Children £4.00 Tickets are available to callers at the The Novium, Tower Street, Chichester. Alternatively, please phone 01243 774400 or ticket hotline 07818 297292 to reserve your tickets. Payment by cash or cheque only, on the day. A map showing our location can be found at: www.southdowns.org.uk

WIN TWO TICKETS TO CINEWORLD FOR A CHANCE TO WIN 2 TICKETS, ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION: Q. Nick Frost shot to fame in which tv series?

A. SPACED B. STAR TREK C. PEEP SHOW Send your answer, and include your full name, address and a contact phone number to competition@ chichesterherald.co.uk. One lucky winner will be selected at random. Closing time is Tuesday 25th February 2014 at midday - The winner will be notified later on that day. Last weeks winner was Nahrini Carter from Chichester. Chichester Herald competition terms and conditions apply.

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Fancy trying Zumba for free?

A FREE Zumba session is being held at Westgate Leisure Chichester as part of the British Heart Foundation's Healthy Heart Month. The event is on Friday 21 February from 1.30-2.15pm. Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance and fitness programme that is exhilarating, effective and easyto-follow. It's a great way to keep fit and get your heart pumping, keeping it healthy. The free session is hosted by the Chichester Wellbeing Team. According to the team, Zumba can: • reduce your risk of coronary heart

disease; • help keep your heart healthy and to manage your weight; • help you sleep better and reduce stress; • reduce blood pressure and your risk of diabetes; and • introduce you to new people and friends. The team is asking everyone who comes along to wear some red clothing to promote Healthy Heart Month. Councillor Eileen Lintill, Chichester District Council’s Cabinet Member for Wellbeing and

• TALK - Sussex Family History Group – Chichester, 24th February 2014. “Tracing Ancestors in the Royal Dockyards” is the title of the talk by local historian Philip MacDougal at Sussex Family History Group’s Chichester Centre on Wednesday 24th February. Visitors very welcome, entrance free. Book stall and refreshments available. The talk starts at 7.30pm in St George’s Church Parish Centre, Cleveland road, Chichester. (entrance behind the church). Parking available. More details 01243 787087 or visit www. sfhg.org.uk • 4SIGHT We have a range of activities starting at our 4SIGHT Centre in Bognor Regis. These include; Conversational French from 25th February, Home Energy Advisor Talk on 26th February, Discussion Group starting 28th February, Games Group starting 5th March and a series of Wellbeing activities running from 18th March. All activities are for those with a

visual impairment or disadvantaged through a disability. Contact 01243 828555 for further information. • Concorde is a social club which provides friendship and companionship for single people. It is not a dating club but any members who form relationships or marry remain members. It meets every Tuesday at the Walnut Tree, Runcton, and holds a variety of events throughout the year. New members are very welcome. Anyone who would like more information can visit www. concordesinglesocialclub.org.uk or phone 01243 575083 or 01243 604715. • CHICHESTER PICKERS (The Chichester Acoustic Music Club) invites all who would like to sing/ play their own choice of music - and those who would like to enjoy local musicians performing in an intimate and friendly gathering. We have players at varying levels but we are not judgemental.

Community Services, says: “Zumba is a great way of keeping fit while having fun and it is one of our most popular classes at Westgate. As it is half term we’re inviting parents to bring their children along with them. So if you fancy giving it go, or you’re a Zumba pro, then come along and join in the fun in aid of British Heart Foundation's Healthy Heart Month.” For more information or to book a place call Chichester District Wellbeing on 01243 521041 or email info@chichesterwellbeing. org.uk

Eco cinema to screen award winning film Symphony of the Soil

ON MONDAY 3 March, 7:30pm, Transition Chichester will be screening the beautiful documentary, Symphony of the Soil. The film, which explores the complexity and mystery of the soil, has previously won a host of awards including the Life Sciences Film Festival (Prague), Merit Award for Scientific Information (Montana CINE International Film Festival) and the Food Award (Cinema Verde Film Festival). Filmed on four continents and sharing the voices of some of the world’s most esteemed soil scientists, farmers and activists, the film portrays soil as a protagonist of our planetary story. Eco Cinema Co-ordinator Anita Van Rossum said: “Using a captivating mix of art and science, the film shows that soil is a complex living organism,

the foundation of life on earth. Through the knowledge and wisdom revealed in this film, we can come to respect, even revere, this miraculous substance, and appreciate that treating the soil right can help solve some of our most pressing environmental problems.” The film ultimately raises consciousness about how we think about and treat soil. Healthy soil creates healthy plants which create healthy people. Understanding and respecting the power and potential that soil has to help solve environmental problems is essential. When: Monday 3 March, 7.30pm. Where: Bassil Shippam Hall, Tozer Way, Chichester Entry: £5, to cover film license and hall cost Refreshments included

We meet every second and fourth Thursday in the skittle alley of the Gribble Inn, Gribble Lane, Oving PO20 2BP More details from Andrew@ andrewperry.plus.com or 01243776391. • Chichester Art Society is pleased to offer a workshop with the much sought-after artist Tony Paul, whose courses at Earnley Concourse were always highly popular and have been much missed in the area. Based on his best-selling book How To Create Light In Your Paintings, Tony will show participants how to improve their work. You can work in your medium of choice. It runs from 10am to 4pm on Thursday March 27th at Bassil Shippam Centre (parking and easy access) and is open to non-members at £30 (to include refreshments but not lunch). For further information and to book a place contact the secretary on 01243 602360 or email jean.campbell@zen.co.uk The Society’s full programme of meetings and workshops for 2014 is on the website: www.chi-art-soc.org

Chichester Art Society is pleased to offer a workshop with the much sought-after artist Tony Paul from March

• Monthly meetings, carried out partially in Welsh, rest in English-all levels of Welsh welcome- meetings in members’ houses- contact Geoffrey on 07968 215 256 or gbthompson@btinternet.com.

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Great food served in an American diner setting at the Chichester Real Burger Kitchen

TUCKED AWAY upstairs in South Street, Chichester is a small piece of the USA offering freshly made burgers with generous helpings of French fries and imported American drinks served in a dinerstyle setting. The frequently changing menu offers a wide selection of fresh burgers including beef, chicken and veggie options as well as Chicago style hot dogs, perfect for those with big appetites! To start, their giant onion rings are truly unique and almost a meal on their own. Or try the nachos served with fresh hot chillies,

Warning over packaging chemicals CHEMICALS used for packaging, storing and processing food could damage people's health in the long term, experts have warned. Cancer-causing substances and hormone disruptors are among thousands of chemicals leaching into food in tiny amounts, leading to "chronic" exposure over a lifetime, they said. The environmental scientists warn that more needs to be done to fill gaps in knowledge about the longterm effects of exposure to food contact materials (FCMs). They said " acknowledged toxicants" are legally used in FCMs in Europe, the US and other parts of the world, including China. While some are regulated, too little is known about their long-term impact, they said. They also called for more work to establish whether there are any links between food chemicals and diseases.

guacamole, cheese sauce and salsa for a more spicy start to your meal. For main course, we tried ‘The Swiss’, a prime Scottish beef burger topped with garlic mushrooms, Emmental cheese, lettuce, mayo and shoe string fries. We also sampled one of the tempting veggie options; mushroom, pepper and tarragon burger with goats cheese also served with lettuce, mayo and shoe string fries. Despite not containing any meat, the large flat mushroom and generous slice of creamy goats cheese finished with salad garnish is still guaranteed to satisfy even the biggest of appetites.

To complete the American dining experience, you can choose from their wide selection of imported American drinks including a retro and sweet A & W cream soda or for the slightly more daring, Barq’s root beer – a refreshing thirst quencher with a slightly querky taste. For dessert, why not try the RBK Super Sundae. Ferrero Rocher, cookie, crunchie with vanilla ice cream served in a large glass bowl – perfect for sharing if you have any space left. Service is fast and friendly. If you are looking for satisfying and tasty fast food, the Real Burger Kitchen will certainly not disappoint. In response to popular demand, the Real Burger Kitchen also offer sauces, drinks and other imported produce that you can buy and take home to enjoy including Jack Daniels sauces, Pineapple Fanta, American sodas and beers as well as retro sauces dispensers. Next week they are holding a Man Vs RBK food event inviting locals with large appetites to come and partake in their home-made eating challenge. For more information or

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All shuck up for Valentine’s last week OYSTERS, the best-known aphrodisiac, were on the menu on Valentine’s Day as sales are up 40% last week at Waitrose. At 79p per oyster they offer great value - perfect for a romantic meal at home. There are further indications that this Valentine’s was celebrated at home, rather than in restaurants, as Champagne and sparkling wine sales were fizzing last week; Champagne is up 40% YOY, with rosé Champagne up 35% and English sparkling wine also 40% up. Oysters are a fixture in some of the country’s finest restaurants including Richard Corrigan’s, Ed Bains’ and the Soho stalwart, Randall & Aubin even the main draw of the quaint seaside town, Whitstable boasts of its oysters. Experts claim that if there’s an ‘R’ in the month oysters are in season and these exquisite shell fish on sale at Waitrose fish counters

are sourced in Scotland. Whether to chew or swallow is a matter of debate but Jeremy Ryland Langley, Waitrose buyer comments, “ Some insist on swallowing oysters in one but oysters have a lovely texture and chewing releases the full flavour… but each to their own. He continues, “the juice from the shell completes their natural flavour and a touch of lemon juice or Tabasco can complete the experience.” If you’re planning a romantic night in, plumping for some juicy oysters will get you off to a good start but ensure you shuck them properly, otherwise eating can be messy. The experts wriggle a short, strong knife into the shell, either from the frill or the hinge. Take care not to spill the juice and not to damage the oyster. You can microwave them for a few seconds to prise the shells ajar, so a knife can be easily inserted. Serve chilled, on crushed ice.

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Health & Beauty

The placebo effect THERE was a really interesting subject exposed on ‘Horizon’ last Monday evening. I found it so fascinating as I have always believed in the power of the mind. If we are given hope of something working and making us better it’s a far stronger emotion than fear! They were showing miracle pills that shouldn’t really do anything at all and they come in all shapes and sizes. However they contain no active ingredient, and yet mysteriously, they often seem to work. Over the last couple of decades, there has been a huge amount of research into what ‘dummy pills’ or ‘placebo tablets’ can do and how they work. We know that in the right situations, they can be very effective

Denise Kelly Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist at relieving self-reported conditions like pain and depression, but the latest research suggests they might even be able to help relieve the symptoms of a major neurological disorder. There was a lovely man called Paul Pattinson on the program. Whether he’s walking or cycling, Paul needs medication to help him do it, because he has Parkinson’s disease. Without his drugs, life can be a major struggle.

Natural chemicals In many ways our brains are natural pharmacies, constantly giving us chemical hits of one form or another - to stop pain, or to feel it; to energise us, or to calm us

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Parkinson’s is caused by an inability of the brain to release enough dopamine, a neurotransmitter that affects our mood, but is also essential for regulating movement. Luckily for Paul, his medication can give him the dopamine he needs to keep his symptoms under control. Given everything we know about the disease, it’s hard to believe that a placebo, with no active ingredients, could do anything to help someone with Parkinson’s. A few years ago, Paul took part in a trial that required him to stop taking his medication. The next day he headed into hospital, his symptoms in full flare-up. He explained that when they gave him this capsule, and gave him the usual half an hour for the

down, and it seems to be this in-built pharmacy that a placebo can trigger. So why don’t we trust in our bodies more, to do what it needs to do?

meds to kick in… boom they did! He felt good, his body became erect and his shoulders went back. He knew there was no way that he could be like this without having had my medication. The thing is Paul hadn’t been given his medication… he’d been given a placebo. It is believed that Placebo is ‘a trigger’ and this released the dopamine in his brain. Doctors have known for hundreds of years that when a patient expects their condition to improve, it does. But what is certainly clear is that the dopamine isn’t coming from the placebo pill itself, there’s nothing in it. The dopamine is coming from our brains.

And that goes to the heart of how a placebo works. There’s now a strong body of evidence that a dummy pill can activate the brain’s natural ability to produce the chemicals that we need. The power of the mind is incredible and we don’t even know the half of it yet….

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Mr Andy Cossey has joined Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital having practiced in Australia, where he specialised in knee injuries and the NHS for many years; he has a wealth of experience. We met with Mr Andy Cossey recently to find out more about him and his practice. What is it about knees that inspires you? My inspiration in treating knees is to make people better. Knee problems, if accurately diagnosed can settle quickly if the correct treatment is implemented. What is the most common type of problem you see? The knee problems that present in my clinic are age dependent. The younger patient usually present with high energy, impact related injuries which cause ligament and meniscal damage. The older population usually present with degenerative knee problems which are usually of insidious onset. What advice would you give to someone who injured their knee during sport? Most knee injuries, if minor, will

settle within two weeks using rest, ice and anti inflammatories. If the problem does not settle, it is important to seek medical advice. Symptoms such as pain, swelling, locking and giving way can indicate problems that will not resolve unless specialist treatment is implemented. Should I see a Consultant straight away? If your knee problem does not settle, an assessment can be performed by your GP, or local physiotherapist. A history of how the injury occurred and the type of problems you experience, combined with examination of the knee, enables a decision to be made as to whether a further opinion or investigations are needed. What investigations are usually necessary? To ensure a correct diagnosis, the most common investigations are x-rays and an MRI scans. These tests can diagnose cartilage tears (the meniscus, a shock absorber); bony articular cartilage damage or ligament injuries. It is vital the correct diagnosis is made prior to the start of treatment. Is surgery always necessary? The treatment of knee conditions can involve physiotherapy;

injections can also be used for short term pain relief. Hydrocortisone (a type of steroid) and Hyaluronic acid are the two main agents injected into the knee. This can be done in clinic. Should your investigation show a problem that requires surgery, the most common procedure is a knee arthroscopy (keyhole surgery). This type of surgery can be done as a day case operation. This not only enables the surgeon to look inside the knee, but to repair and stabilise damaged cartilage (menisci) and the bony articular lining within the knee. The results from this operation are usually quick, depending on the condition being treated. Most cartilage tear patients should be back to pre-injury levels of performance at 6 weeks postsurgery. How to find out more? I will be hosting a free information event on ‘Joint Injury’, joined by Mr Billy Jowett, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon (Foot & Ankle). The event is being held at Chichester Rugby club February 25th at 7pm. For further information, or reserve your place please call 01243 753 010.

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Fashion & Lifestyle Top style tips on shirts for men CHARLES TYRWHITT (also known as CT shirts) is one of Britain's leading shirt specialists. With a range of over 350 shirts for men (including a broad range of non-iron shirts) they provide shirts for the business community throughout the world through retail stores, web site and catalogues. Here are the leading style tips on the art of wearing shirts - after all style is all about attention to detail. A Jermyn Street shirt in the right fit is the key to a smart look. Your shirt mustn't open up between buttons when you sit down or pull across the shoulders when you lean forward - if it does it's too tight. On the other hand, if you there are extra folds of fabric on the body of your shirt it's too loose. Shirts are long enough if they stay tucked in when you lift your arms. Double cuffs are a much more convincing formal look than single

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The backpack is back! THIS ONCE humble symbol of the budget traveller is the new briefcase, hand bag and holdall, rolled into one. High Street retailer Debenhams has seen a 114% increase in sales of backpacks which industry observers attribute to the increasing use of smartphones as they leave the wearer’s hands free to text, tweet, or surf the internet. A Nineties favourite, this utilitarian carry-all has been given an upmarket make-over and become the surprise must-have accessory of 2014. Model of the moment Cara Delevingne has given the trend the ultimate stamp of approval by unveiling her own backpack as part of her exclusive collection with Brit brand Mulberry this week, while trend-setters like Alexa Chung and Rihanna, have been seen enjoying the benefits of the reborn-rucksack. According to fashion insiders the secret to this look is to remember -

size matters. Debenhams Head of Accessories Design, Natelle Baddeley explains: “Too small and you look like you are still stuck in the Nineties, too big and you may be mistaken for an actual backpacker! The key size is medium, get that right and the wonderful versatility of the backpack is immediately apparent. “It provides a practical, fashion forward update to a handbag, and is also a great alternative for both sexes to a briefcase. There is a fantastic choice of styles available right now. Solid colours in nylon, canvas and especially leather, work well for a smart, business-look, while chic prints with contrasting trim in denim, faux leather and even mini pom-poms are right on trend.” Designer backpacks alone have shown a 23% sales uplift over the last month with Debenhams H! By Henry Holland range proving particularly popular.

Natelle added: “Backpacks were popular with bloggers at Fashion Week, and high end brands were including them on the runway in top quality leather for work, as well as casual weekend styles using innovative new materials.” The term ‘backpack’ was first coined in 1910 in the United States with hikers being the first group to adopt this style of bag. Today, as well as becoming a fashion item, it has evolved into a travellers’ staple, and is used by school children globally.

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Brain Gym Brain Gym

Double Crossword Double Crossword

No.158

Cryptic Clues:

Each number in the grid represents a different letter of the alphabet and every letter of the alphabet is used. Use the given letter(s) to the right of the main grid to start you off.

Last week’s solutions:

P W X V H

O J

Y A L B Z

K U C S Q N

Across 1. Word associated with poker, but it’s not flush! (4) 8. One is certain to be this (10) 9. Was present and listened (8) 10. Stops and objects (4) 12. It’s not very often one gets a letter ahead of time! (6) 14. Picnic, perhaps (3,3) 15. His work’s a grind (6) 17. Walk the street with a list (6) 18. Deserted port (4) 19. Give an undertaking to shrink? (8) 21. He’s versatile, but liable to go to pieces (3,2,5) 22. Take the last drop (4)

Down 2. Order to the nonconformist on the track? (3,3,4) 3. Vague letter of little value (4) 4. Holiday when one is not at one’s best (3,3) 5. Promise to put a shelf on quietly (6) 6. Film executive on board (8) 7. Service accommodation (4) 11. Unpopular second feature that’s apt to grow on one (6,4) 13. One of the family may be oriental (8) 16. It has all the right ingredients (6) 17. Various indications it’s not raining (6) 18. City where mail goes astray (4) 20. Charge for a plant (4)

Kakuro Kakura

E R M G D

Wordsquare Wordsquare

O E W H O E M S L

CRYPTIC - Across: 7 Altar; 8 Rioters; 9 Tickets; 10 Fault; 12 First of all; 15 Incapacity; 18 Deter; 19 Neutron; 21 Galleon; 22 Angel. Down: 1 Mastermind; 2 Stick; 3 Free; 4 Wrists; 5 Confront; 6 Refusal; 11 Tolerantly; 13 Importer; 14 Scuttle; 16 Canine; 17 Drags; 20 Utah. QUICK - Across: 7 Earth; 8 Subject; 9 Observe; 10 Taper; 12 Stentorian; 15 Incendiary; 18 Naive; 19 Strikes; 21 Reviles; 22 False. Down: 1 Decoration; 2 Erase; 3 Char; 4 Astern; 5 Abattoir; 6 Despoil; 11 Ring-master; 13 Tenderly; 14 Achieve; 16 Insist; 17 Skill; 20 Rife.

Choose either quick or cryptic clues.

Codeword Crossword

Last week’s solutions:

Give yourself ten minutes to find as many words as possible using the letters in the grid. Each word must use the central letter and at least 3 others, and letters may be used only once. You cannot use plurals, foreign words or proper nouns, but verb forms ending in ‘s’ are permitted. There is one 9-letter word to be found.

6 22

12 10

19 21

8 8

Last week’s solutions:

15 words - average; 20 words - good; 25 words - very good; 30 or more - excellent.

ahead, ahem, amah, ashamed, ashen, dash, hades, hams, hand, hands, head, headman, heads, headsman, hems, hued, human, humane, hums, mash, mashed, mesh, mush, shad, shade, sham, shaman, shame, shamed, shed, shun, unashamed.

17 10 6

Across

Down

1. 8. 9. 10. 12. 14. 15. 17. 18. 19. 21. 22.

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 11. 13. 16. 17. 18. 20.

Girl (4) Victorious (10) Finished (8) Percolate (4) Painter (6) Show clearly (6) Resting (6) Threefold (6) Wound-mark (4) Cannibal (8) Happy (10) Above (4)

Dictatorial (10) Cease (4) Strip (6) Hinder (6) Punish (8) Pace (4) Great merit (10) Blend (8) Perpetrate (6) Ligament (6) Sieve (4) Too (4)

Fill in the white squares with numbers 1 to 9. Each horizontal block must add up to the number in the shaded square to its left, and each vertical block to the number above. Numbers may be used once in each block. Last week’s solutions:

8 6 1 2 5 4 1 2 4 3 9 4 2 5 1 9 7 6 8 4 9 6 7 8 6 7

8 5 2 7 1 8 4 7 8 3 5 1 2 4 3 1 9 8 4 1 5 6 3

I O U Z O E ? E L U B D

✍

A G

Alphamuddle Alphamuddle

Rearrange the letters in the grid B to make five words that read both across and down. Five letters have been placed to start you off.

4 3 5 1

4 3 1 2 7

A O

Sudoku Sudoku Fill in the grids below so that every column, every row and each of the 3x3 boxes contains all the digits from 1 to 9.

Simple

L E

Last week’s solutions: The letter represented by the question mark is G. Starling, Gormley, Hodgkin, all Turner Prize winners.

30 14 8

How you rate:

Quick Clues:

Scribble pad

12 10

Circlegram Circlegram

Replace the question mark with a letter so that the letters within each circle can be arranged to form words on a common theme. What are the three words, and the letter represented by the question mark?

Intermediate

Difficult

Last week’s solutions: >

E L

From top to bottom Simple, Intermediate, Difficult

G T A T T

I H V H E

S O A I S

E O N G T

L L A H A

Last week’s solutions: Rumba, Users, Merit, Brine, Aster.

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ALDWICK

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A Character house situated on a corner plot. The specification of this well presented property includes g.f.h., dble glazing, dual aspect lounge and sep. dining room, kitchen/breakfast room with conservatory extension, utility room, master bedroom with en suite shower room, four further bedrooms, family bathroom, separate w.c., garage and good size gardens. EPC Rating: F

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Sussex County Football League Tables

Division One 1

Team EAST PRESTON

LITTLEHAMPTON TOWN

22 44 CROWBOROUGH ATHLETIC 24 43 HORSHAM YMCA 22 40 EAST GRINSTEAD TOWN 21 40

HASSOCKS

20 37

PAGHAM

23 35

DORKING WANDERERS

22 33

SELSEY

23 30

3 4

AFTER THEIR EXIT in the FA cup the previous week Chichester city ladies looked to book their place in the Sussex Cup Final against Hassocks this past Sunday. The competition for all ladies teams in Sussex was down to the final four teams with Worthing Minors hosting Brighton in the other semi-final. The Green Army were looking to reach their second final in recent years having lost out to Brighton last time they made it. With the terrible recent weather the game was played at Bognor’s Arena leisure centre on their artificial pitch. In glorious sunshine Chichester started the brighter of the two teams and an early throw from Cheshire created the first opportunity. Chichester won the throw high on the Hassocks left and showing great urgency Cheshire launched the ball into the 6 yard area where a perfectly timed run by Hollie Wride saw her make contact with the ball only to see the keeper push her effort away for a corner. The home side looked dominant throughout the opening stages and several through balls saw players in one on one, unfortunately for Chichester’s attacking players the surface was a lot faster than grass and the ball

was running through in favour of the Hassock’s goalkeeper. As the half grew Chichester created numerous chances to take the lead and were finding the visiting keeper in good form. The home side began to force several corners and were looking extremely dangerous due to some creative movement in the box and near perfect deliveries from Wride. Finally the deadlock was broken when Wride provided a superbly weighted through ball, putting Ambler in on goal, although her effort was saved the ball rebounded to Lucie Challen who was in the right place at the right time to put into an empty net. After the goal Chichester began to really dominate forcing Hassocks into long balls to their strikers, which the ever impressive McGlashan and Alexandre were easily able to deal with. The home midfield pairing of Widdowson and Wride were now beginning to pull the strings, Widdowson herself had two opportunities to grab Chichester’s second, the first a speculative volley from 18 yards and the second a strike across goal to the back post that went narrowly wide. When the second goal came it was Widdowson who

got it. The home side had looked dangerous from corners the whole game and after some excellent movement from the midfielder she found herself free to head the ball into the net. At half time the home side went in with a two goal advantage knowing that the tie was far from over. After the restart Chichester continued their domination and positive play from Alexandre was creating chances, after seeing one of her drives lead to a chance for Challen, which was saved, her next foray forward created a goal for Ambler. Having driven out of the back line the defender played in Ambler on the right hand side and she finished from what looked like an impossible angle. Hassocks knew that if they stood any chance of making the final they needed to score soon and began to throw more players forward. They were given a lifeline when a ball into the Chichester area was uncharacteristically misjudged by McGlashan leaving the simplest of finishes for the on rushing Hassocks player. Needing two more goals the away side kept sending players forward, this created a lot of space in midfield that Widdowson and Wride were beginning to take advantage of,

Cheshire and Ambler were also causing problems by constantly stretching the away sides defence. Chichester all but ended any hopes Hassocks had of getting to the final when Ambler got their fourth and her second, the build up to the goal was impressive and again Ambler found herself with a tight angle to score from. She flashed the ball across the keeper and into the goal the ball then ricocheted and back out of the goal and into the goalkeeper’s hands. As the home side celebrated the victors carried on and the referee seemed to not give the goal. It was like a scene from a football bloopers DVD until the linesman made contact with the ref to signal that the ball had indeed crossed the line. That goal had really knocked the wind out of the Hassocks sails and they played out the rest of the game without troubling Chichester. As the final whistle went no one could deny Chichester deserved their place in the final. The final will be held at Sussex FA headquarters in Lancing on Thursday the 13 of March. This Sunday the Green Army return to league action for the first time since December the 15 with an away game at Exeter.

P PTS 20 54

10 NEWHAVEN

21 29

11 LINGFIELD

22 29

12 CHICHESTER CITY

23 27

13 RINGMER

22 26

14 LANCING

23 25

15 RYE UNITED

19 24

16 ST FRANCIS RANGERS

20 24

17 SHOREHAM

20 23

18 ARUNDEL

20 17

19 HAILSHAM TOWN

19 13

20 WORTHING UNITED

20 5

Division Two P PTS

Team EASTBOURNE UNITED AFC

20 51

LOXWOOD

20 45

HAYWARDS HEATH TOWN

21 44

BROADBRIDGE HEATH

18 38

BEXHILL UNITED

22 35

LITTLE COMMON

21 33

STEYNING TOWN

17 30

WICK & BARNHAM UNITED

18 28

AFC UCKFIELD

18 26

10 MILE OAK

18 *26

11 WESTFIELD

18 25

12 STORRINGTON

21 17

13 RUSTINGTON

21 17

14 OAKWOOD

17 15

15 SEAFORD TOWN

22 13

16 MIDHURST & EASEBOURNE

19 12

17 SALTDEAN UNITED

19 10

* 1pt deducted - ineligible player

Division Three Team LANGNEY WANDERERS

P PTS

1 2

IFIELD

11 21

FERRING

10 19

SIDLESHAM

12 19

ROFFEY

11 18

UCKFIELD TOWN

11 17

CLYMPING

12 14

BILLINGSHURST

13 13

HURSTPIERPOINT

10 13

10 ROTTINGDEAN VILLAGE 11 SOUTHWICK

8 22

12 11 12 7

32 Chichester Herald Friday, February 21 2014 www.chichesterherald.co.uk