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` Police issue a witness appeal POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a collision on Bank Holiday Monday. On Monday, May 7, police attended a collision between a grey Volkswagen Golf estate car and a pedal cyclist at the roundabout junction of Spitalfield Lane and Douglas Martin Road, Chichester. It happened around 7.15am and resulted in the cyclist, a 23-yearold man from South Croydon, sustaining serious leg injuries. He is currently being treated at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. The car driver, a 61-year-old man from Chichester, was unhurt. Anyone who saw what happened is asked to contact Sussex Police online or phone 101, quoting serial 240 of 07/05.
` City canal benches WE HAVE been asked to point out by Chichester resident, Simon Taylor, regarding our article in Issue 104 about drugs at the Chichester canal that there was a typing error with a quote. The quote by Cllr Fitzjohn should read: “We will not put back the bench at the bottom of South Bank…” whereas currently it reads: “We will now put back the bench at the bottom of South Bank….” We would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Friday, May 11, 2018
Brawling at races doesn't dampen racegoers' spirits BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk THOUSANDS of people flocked to Goodwood Races in glorious sunshine for the opening Saturday event which was unfortunately spoiled by an incident. The event, which marks the start of the season's 19 days of racing for the year, included eight races, but at around 4.30pm racegoers in the Gordon Enclosure were witness to fighting between several visitors, leaving six people injured. A Goodwood spokesperson said: "Goodwood Racecourse was informed of a disturbance during this afternoon’s racing. The incident was dealt with by on-event security and Sussex Police were notified as a precaution. "On-event medical staff treated six people and the racecourse is supporting Sussex Police with its on-going enquiries. "Goodwood Racecourse wishes to apologise to any racegoer who was affected by this incident." Police have now launched an appeal for witnesses following the altercation. A police spokesperson said: "Officers were called to the racecourse in Chichester at 4.47pm on Saturday after reports of multiple altercations at the premises. "It is believed there were around 50 people involved, four people were taken to hospital with serious injuries and several others suffered minor injuries. The four who were taken to hospital have
since been discharged. The investigation is ongoing." Anyone who witnessed the altercation is asked to report information online or call 101, quoting 880 of 05/05. Alternatively, you can visit the Crimestoppers website or contact the independent charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. Visitors were able to see how busy staff had been during the closed season with renovations of stands and a new cafe inside the March Stand. The March Coffee Shop, located in the Richmond Enclosure, serves barista-style coffee, sandwiches, toasties, paninis, sausage rolls, scones and cakes. The going was good to soft and soft in places and the first race saw Chivers winning, ridden by Joshua Bryan, with odds of 9/2. The 3.50pm, fifth race saw drama when jockey Kieran Shoemark fell from Queen of Time with one furlong to go, leading to a stewards' enquiry. The results stood, with Nyaleti scooping the win. Visitor Lawrence Andrews had been treated to the day by his partner, Kay, for his birthday. He said: "It's been a really great day here in the sunshine. "I have had a few wins and enjoyed the racing. It is a shame that some people have ruined the day for others, but luckily we weren't there at the time and didn't have to see it. "I really enjoy coming to Goodwood and it's been a lovely birthday treat."
f Chivers wins the first race of the season
f Plenty of people turned up during the opening Saturday
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Proud to foster A mother has spoken of her pride in being a foster carer ahead of this year’s Foster Care Fortnight. The theme for this year’s national awareness campaign is ‘Proud to foster’ and will be run by The Fostering Network from May 14 to 27. West Sussex County Council, which is looking for more people to consider fostering, especially teenagers and sibling groups, is backing the national campaign. The council will be holding a number of drop-in and chat events for Foster Care Fortnight to meet people and answering any questions they may have about fostering. The national awareness fortnight will also be highlighting the diversity of people who foster – including single carers, professionals who foster alongside work, and people from all backgrounds and religions. Ahead of this, a West Sussex foster carer, Nikki has spoken of how her family decided to open their home to vulnerable children. Nikki was inspired to foster children after her role as a sessional worker brought her into contact with foster carers and the children they supported. She is particularly proud of her own son who has played a big part in fostering children. He was very young when they made the decision to foster. Nikki said: “My own son has played more of a part than he realises. He has grown up more aware of the inequalities of life and it
has made him a better person. “I have a really big community of other foster carers around me, some of whom we met all those years ago on our Skills to Foster training. And our social work support has been fantastic.” Nikki and her family have supported a number of children over the years – many of whom they are still in touch with. They are currently fostering siblings on a longterm basis. Nikki said: “People assume brothers and sisters will be there for each other but like all siblings, they don’t always get on. It can be a challenge, but with some therapeutic support we are getting there. “We can be proud that their time with us allowed them to move on and make good attachments elsewhere.” A number of drop in and chat events are being held by the county council’s fostering team in May. • Southbourne Library - May 9 from 2pm to 4pm • Arun Leisure Centre - May 14 from
2pm to 5pm • Felpham Community College - May 15 from 6.30 to 8.30pm • Starbucks Broadwater - May 24 from 10am to 12noon Stephen Hillier, cabinet member for children and young people, said: “Every single one of our foster carers in the county should be proud of the support they give to our children and young people. “Some children may only need a few nights of support, others may need to spend a lot longer in foster care, but all of them need a friendly face who can give them the love and care they deserve. “Thank you to everyone who gives up their time to give a child a loving home. Your help is invaluable.” With more foster carers currently needed in West Sussex, the team is looking forward to talking to residents interested in fostering. People can also find out more about fostering by visiting www.westsussex.gov. uk/fostering or calling 0330 222 7775.
