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A RESIDENT in West Wittering has been given the go-ahead to purchase a piece of pavement in Shore Road and extend his garden. THe decision divided members of Chichester District Council's planning committee on Wednesday. As reported in the Chichester Post in May, Mr Paul Collard, who lives in Watersedge Gardens, sought permission to extend his garden wall and build a new one along the new residential boundary. THis decision was previously deferred for a site visit and was back on the agenda this week. THe footpath outside Mr Collard's home is currently 4.5m wide, which reduces to two metres wide to the south of the application site. THe application originally had met with a mixed opinion from councillors, who argued that it posed a risk to pedestrians' safety. Mr Collard said at the meeting: "THere have many attempts to sink this application by both parish councils and various members of the public, including many who do not live in the village other than on occasional weekends and holidays. "THe allegations made against the county

council of conflict of interest are frankly complete fantastical nonsense. "It has now been established by the highways experts in three reports that my proposals do not give rise to an increased risk to public safety. "THe county council will, of course, receive a generous cash sum for a small piece of unused pavement and this, of course, is public money." Cllr Elizabeth Hamilton, district councillor for West Wittering ward, said: "When Watersedge Gardens was developed some 20 years ago replacing a rundown hotel, district council planners allowed four bungalows with garages on the side. By that time there was more traffic and pedestrians walking to the beach, planners insisted on a wide footpath because there was none on the other side of the road. "Allowing part of the footpath to become a garden in no way helps conserve and enhance the qualities and distinctiveness in our area." Cllr Carol Purnell said: "THis very much comes down to emotion or practicality. THe fact is that pavement reduces to two metres at the wall anyway there will still be two metres along there and I am sure a lot of us would love to have two metre pavements in our towns because most of us don't. I cannot see any planning reasons to go against this."

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From page one Chichester Cathedral’s High Roof Appeal, for example, is an unprecedented undertaking for the cathedral. THe cathedral roof is of national importance – for the entire length from east to west, lies much of the original 13th century medieval roof structure. However, it is no longer watertight and rainwater is penetrating the roof vault, damaging the medieval timbers, masonry and plasterwork. THe fatigued copper panels urgently need to be replaced with lead. £3.3 million has been raised so far (including £250,000 from the First World War Fund) with a further £2.5 million still to raise. THe work will be completed in four phases: first the Quire (the central area) which is now half way through and due for completion late 2018; then the South Transept, North Transept and the Nave. THe Bishop of Worcester, Dr John Inge, the Church of England’s lead bishop for churches and cathedrals,

said: “Cathedrals such as Chichester are at the forefront of the nation’s acts of remembrance each year, and have huge economic, spiritual and missional impact on their communities. "THis fund has been an imaginative and welcome resource to ensure our cathedrals are fit for this commemoration, as well as underpinning the vital contributions they make to their communities. It is vital that we do not stop here, and continue our commitment as a nation to protecting Chichester and all England’s cathedrals for generations to come. "We look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with the government around future funding collaborations.” As part of Chichester Cathedral’s WW1 commemorations, on November 9, 2018, local schools are being invited to gather at a peace-making event at Chichester Cathedral to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.

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BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A GRADE four para dressage rider has thanked Post Newspapers for supplying her four horses with essential bedding. THe few newspapers left over each week are collected by Marcelle Ward's husband Dave and taken back to their stables in West Ashling. Marcelle competes with her chestnut mare, Dornroeschen, aged 12 and received a bronze medal at a competition two weeks ago at Hartpury CPEDI 3* international. Leftover copies of the Chichester Post and Bognor Regis Post are shredded by

the couple and used because they are clean and uncontaminated. After the shredding has been soiled and used by the horses, a local farmer rots it all down and uses it as fertiliser on his fields. Marcelle said: "I was diagnosed with hip dysplasia in 2010, aged 36. If it had been noticed as a child, my pelvis would have been broken and realigned but it was too late for that. "As my horses compete internationally, they have to be dope-tested regularly, so using papers which have not been touched or contaminated in a house reduces the risk. One of our horses also has a cough when bedding on straw, and the papers are clean and dust-free which helps.

"I'm really pleased that I am part of the BEF Excel Talent Programme which is lottery funded. THey see the potential for you to go on to world class and achieve medals. “I have always ridden horses. I do struggle from time and it is very painful. Para dressage is judged on the range of movement and strength you have. I have minor adaptations including two whips and looped reins as I also have rheumatoid arthritis which is an autoimmune disease.” Marcelle also teaches UK CC Level Two Dressage at home where her yard is adapted especially for her needs. To find out more call 07756010802 or visit: marcelleward.com

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APPROVAL has been given for 22 new homes in Boxgrove. THe planning application was given the go-ahead by councillors at a meeting on Wednesday after it was rejected by the parish council. THe development will see 22 residential units, public open space, landscaping, access and car parking in an area of land west of Abbots Close, off Priors Acre. Of the 22 new homes, four units are affordable rented housing and two will be shared ownership with a 2m high acoustic barrier lying next to the A27. Boxgrove Parish Council strongly objected to the application due to the affordable homes location next to the A27, claiming they would be adversely affected by noise and pollution. Councillors argued that the affordable homes were not pepperpotted in the development. Cllr Jane Kilby said: "I feel that it is tucked right at the bottom of the site and is very adjacent to the A27. I would prefer to see those integrated more in to the site." Cllr Richard Plowman said: "People have to live in these houses. THere will be noise disturbance and they will have to make sure their windows are closed at certain times. I shudder to think what that would be like over the last month or so.

"THe other thing is air pollution. As we know the A27 queues up to the roundabout there and we know that static cars produce 20 times more pollution than cars that are free flowing." Tony Whitty, divisional manager for development management, said: "THe local plan requirement is 30 per cent affordable housing and not 40 per cent. THat inherently increases the amount integration of it. I think pepper potting is an unfortunate term with regards to affordable housing. "While I understand about breaking it up, it conjures up images of specks of developments, here and there. Our own policy talks about groupings and clusters of dwellings so this being six dwellings clearly meets that policy requirement. "In terms of its location next to the A27, I understand the concerns generally of the principle of that. Your officers have put a lot of scrutiny into this application in terms of what the levels of noise would be like inside, whether or not they would have to have windows open to vent. "THe calculations show the rooms wouldn't overheat without mechanical ventilation and that yes while if you open on of the windows to the front it might be a bit noisier, the windows to the rear can be opened and the noise levels are acceptable."

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` Selsey gym refusal PLANNING permission for construction of a private gym and health club in Selsey was refused on Wednesday by councillors at Chichester District Council's planning committee. THe application, by Kevin Byrne, previous owner of Checkatrade, was looking to change the part-built building but councillors refused it, saying it had not been marketed enough to know if it would work. Mr Byrne, who suddenly sold his business, Checkatrade, said the new owners did not want to include the site, Pulsar Business Park in Ellis Square, and he needed to find a new use for it. He said: "I own 11 of the business units but Checkatrade needed more space so permission was asked and granted and the building was started. THen quite suddenly, I sold Checkatrade and I managed to renew the leases on the 11 units for five years but the new owners were not prepared to take on the rental on the building which wasn't finished. "THat's left me with an awkward situation, I am left with a building which they didn't want." Cllr Barrett said: "I have grave concerns about employment in the peninsula. Any opportunity to employ people in the area should be taken up. THis is an opportunity to employ people." Cllr Simon Oakley said: "I'm very torn on this one. I am aware that policy does require significant amounts of marketing and I am not sure that requirement has been fulfilled at this time."

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Driving forward with clear vision BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk VISITORS to the Goodwood Festival of Speed were targeted in Vision Express’ Eye Tests Save Lives campaign, as its state of the art Vision Van joined the action at the annual event. Vision Express’ Vision Van was set up among the supercars at the Goodwood Estate in Chichester over the weekend, offering free eye tests and raising awareness of the potential dangers of driving without roadworthy vision. Of the 80 visitors tested on the van over the four-day event, it was revealed that 90 per cent were overdue an eye test – with over half needing a new prescription and 11 admitting to not having their eyes tested since passing their driving tests.

Seven had never had their eyes tested before, while eight had not had their eyes tested in over ten years. Research found one in four adults are not having regular eye tests and the only mandatory vision check regarding motoring is reading a registration plate from 20 metres away as part of a standard driving test. Visitor Phil King hadn’t had his eyes tested in so long, he confessed to not being able to remember the date of his last test. THe 44-year-old said: “My working hours are always the wrong time to go into a store and get an eye test. "It’s something I’ve needed to do for a while, especially as I’ve had only had one eye test since passing my driving test a long time ago. It’s taken me less than half an hour - but it’s a lifetime with your eyes.”

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Ambulances make way for new church A FORMER ambulance station in Terminus Road has had planning permission granted to change its use to a church. At Chichester District Council's planning committee meeting on Wednesday, councillors agreed the proposal to change the building to a church, an application made by Grace Church. THe application site is located to the south side of Terminus Road, an established employment area among a range of business units including offices, car showrooms/garages and storage and distribution uses. THe church employs around six people, but Cllr Gordon McAra said this was not in keeping with the uses in the area. He said: "Let's not get too carried away with this church. THis is actually an industrial estate, this is industrial land. Although the pastor mentioned six employees, I think we have to recognise that in the long term we are actually looking for, what I would call, more

fundamental jobs than the perhaps in this instance. I don't believe that this is the correct use of this building." Tony Whitty, divisional manager for development management, said: "I agree completely. We need to be careful when looking at potentially losing business uses, especially in an industrial estate. THere are two key elements here. "One is that this was built as an ambulance station which isn't an employment use. And they have done the requisite marketing. We can't hold on to business use forever and a day when it is being evidenced that they can't find an occupier and that is the case here." Lead Elder at Grace Church, Mr David THompson, said: "I am delighted that the planning application was approved as it enables us to proceed to purchase the ambulance station. We believe this will be an excellent facility for the whole community and will enable us to provide a vast array of services."

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Sun out in full bloom for gala BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk NOTHING could stop hundreds of visitors making their way to the North Mundham Gala and Flower Show on an extraordinarily hot and sunny Saturday last weekend. THe Goodwood Festival of Speed, traffic, World Cup and Wimbledon worried organisers but didn't affect the huge turnout or dent anyone’s enthusiasm for the 126th show. Princes and Princesses, the jazz band, vintage vehicles, the marching band, the vet and even a Stormtrooper played an important part in making the day such a success and ensured there was something for everyone. THere was even a dog show run by AlphaPet Veterinary Clinics with four categories: handsomest dog, prettiest bitch, most appealing scruff and dog most like its owner. THe theme for arrangements this year was At The Circus, with a winning Clowning Around arrangement by Susan Brodie. Heather Sullivan, committee member for the gala, said: “We had a fabulous range of entries in the marquee ranging from art work by children at Sunbeams Pre-School and impressive air raid shelters, pictured below, art work and writing from the pupils at North Mundham Primary School to magnificent floral displays, handicrafts,

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cooking, growing successes and photographic treats. "It shows what an amazing range of talented people of all ages there are in the village and beyond. It is wonderful that they enter and want to join in the fun of Gala Day each year. THere would be no show at all without all the helpers and volunteers and the other groups and friends that are part of the big day." Proceeds from the day are distributed to local causes including the local church, Sunbeams Pre-School, the French exchange programme, the village hall and many others. Some funds also were donated to replace or repair gala equipment. Heather added: "We hope that we can welcome even more people in 2019 so put the date in your diary – Saturday, July 13, 2019, at 2pm. Keep an eye on our website for more details of what you and your children can enter nearer the time too.”

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ON FRIDAY, July 6 police received a report that a business premises in Delling Lane, Bosham had been broken into and a number of tools were stolen. Serial 0401 06/07 In Florence Road, Chichester on Monday, July 2, a van was broken into overnight. A passenger window was smashed and high value tools taken. Serial 0185 02/07. In Broad Road, Nutbourne, on Tuesday, July 3, a van was broken into overnight and tools taken. Serial 0407 03/07. A vehicle was broken into between 4.15pm and 5.1pm and windscreen smashed in Stoughton Down Car Park on Tuesday, July 3. Serial 0837 3/7 In Selhurst Park Road, Chichester on THursday, July 5, a vehicle was broken into and window smashed. A bag was removed from the vehicle. Serial 0354 5/7 In Litten Gardens, St Pancras, Chichester on Friday, July 6, police received a report that on the evening of July 2, damage was caused to the memorial seat and litter bins in the gardens. Serial 0669 06/07. On Sunday, July 8 police received a report that a construction site was broken into in Claypit Lane, Westhampnett, on July 4. A number of tools were removed from the site. Serial 1530 08/07. In Windmill Drive, Tangmere, on Sunday, July 8, police received a report that damage was caused to a vehicle on July, 4. No entry was gained and nothing stolen. Serial 1197 08/07. To report a crime, visit: sussex. police.uk/contact-us/report-online

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BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A POPULAR hair salon in the city centre is celebrating again after they are through to the finals for yet more awards. Q Hair and Beauty in North Street were overjoyed when they heard both managing director Dawn Lawrence and the front-of-house team have won through to the finals of highly-prestigious national awards. Dawn has been shortlisted as a finalist in the hotly-contested category for Business Director of the Year in the 2018 British Hairdressing Business Awards. In the same awards, which attract entries from leading salons all over Britain, Q’s multi-talented front-ofhouse team are also through to the finals of their category. Dawn is enormously proud of this five-strong team which she has carefully nurtured, encouraging them all to develop their confidence and individual skills. “I can honestly say they are the best we have ever had,” she said. “THey all have their own strengths and abilities, and they’re totally committed. THey deserve this recognition.” Lewis Albon, guest experience director,

was formerly a butler at a Goodwood hunting lodge, serving the rich and famous while social media consultant Cleo Rafferty, previously handled social media for a London agency. Reservations are the focus for Katie Beales, who previously studied hairdressing and worked in a salon and as a business administrator. Nat Baker organises events and comes up with bright ideas to raise awareness of Q’s role at the heart of the community. Molly, Nat’s assistant, has a natural flair with numbers and costings and focuses on this side. Reacting to her own place in the finals for Business Director of the Year, Dawn paid tribute to all the team at Q Hair and Beauty, both in Chichester and at the sister salon in Midhurst. “I am absolutely thrilled to be a finalist – when the names were announced and mine was among them, it took my breath away,” she said. “Behind every successful leader there has to be a great team and I couldn’t be prouder of them all, both the front-of-house team and all the others who make up the entire Team Q – without them I wouldn’t be in the running for such an important award.” For further information on the multiaward winning Q Hair & Beauty visit: qhairandbeauy.co.uk

College students fire home a victory in field gun competition STUDENTS from Chichester College battled soaring temperatures to haul their way to victory in this year’s Junior Leaders Field Gun competition. THe annual tournament, which is organised by the Royal Navy, and was held at HMS Collingwood in Fareham on Friday, July 6, saw 19 teams competing to transport a field gun and its equipment over a track distance of 85 metres in the fastest time. THe Chichester College squad, which was formed of Public Service and Sport students, competed well over three heats to qualify for the Plate 1 final. THere they completed a fast, clean run that saw the team finish first ahead of Fareham, Itchen and Salisbury Colleges. It’s the first silverware collected by Chichester at the competition and crew captain Daniel O’Connor, who completed his Sports exercise science diploma at the college this year, was over the moon. He said: “It’s fantastic. I could not have been prouder of the team as they

have worked so hard throughout the week. “It’s been an amazing experience. Everything you go through during the week – the sweat, the blisters, the dirt – it’s all worth it! “Everyone should give it a go because it has been amazing. THe attitude, the support and the motivation you get from the team and from everyone involved – it is brilliant.” Wayne Hodkinson, lecturer in Public Services at Chichester College, who also mentored and trained the crew for the competition, added: “I am extremely proud of what our men and women have achieved. “We have been competing as a college crew for six years, since 2012, and always achieve respectable results year on year – but this was probably the fastest Chichester crew I have coached." Ellen MacDonald was presented with the endeavour award, while Daniel O’Conner was named Chichester College Field Gunner of the Year.

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` Move it or lose it THE CHICHESTER Wellbeing team is running a new programme of ‘Move it and Lose it’ workshops to help residents lose weight and feel better. THe workshops are part of a safe and healthy programme that is designed to promote weight loss and exercise. THe sessions are aimed at people who are overweight with a body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 40. THe whole 12-week workshop costs £30, which is to be paid before starting the course. Residents can find out more about Move it and Lose it and book a place by contacting Chichester Wellbeing on 01243 521041 or by emailing info@chichesterwellbeing. org.uk

` Arts anniversary MEMBERS of THe Arts Society Chichester have been celebrating their 40th anniversary with president Susan StevensonHamilton, chairman Rhoda Sheppard and specially invited guests, Alison Galvin-Wright, trustee of THe Arts Society and David Bignell, chairman of Sussex Area Arts Society. On Tuesday, July 10, West Dean House hosted a full day of activities and a wonderful lunch party for 60 members in the Old Library. Mrs Sheppard invited guests to speak about their roles within THe Arts Society and Mrs StevensonHamilton, was invited to cut the celebration cake.

Friday, July 20, 2018

Tributes paid to teenager in crash BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk TRIBUTES have been paid to a teenage girl who tragically died following a crash in Northchapel. THe collision, involving a blue Peugeot 508 and a white Volkswagen Golf, occurred on the A283 about 5.23pm on Monday, July 9, in the village, just north of Petworth. Four people sustained serious injuries and were taken to St George’s Hospital in London for treatment. Among them was 16-year-old Rosie Roebuck, who later died from her injuries. THe driver of the Peugeot – a 48-yearold man from Worthing, the driver of the Volkswagen – a 48-year-old woman from Godalming in Surrey – and passenger, a 16-year-old boy from Billingshurst, remain in hospital at this stage. Her family has issued the following tribute: “Rosie had just finished her GCSEs and completed her final year at Woolmer Hill School, Haslemere. She was due to begin studying for A-Levels in English literature and language, psychology, drama, and performing arts at Godalming College in September. “Rosie leaves behind her parents Alex and Jenny, her older sister Evie, 18, and her younger brother Sam, 14. Rosie lived in Chiddingfold her whole life and went to St Mary's C of E Primary School. “Rosie wanted to be an actress and participated in many productions for her

school, Churt Amateur Dramatic Society (CADS) and THe Tilbourne Players. "Recently, Rosie starred as Susan in THe Lion, THe Witch and THe Wardrobe for Tilbourne Players, as Jack in CADS' 2018 pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk, and in the lead role of Sally Bowles in Woolmer Hill's production of Cabaret. Rosie's drama teacher described her performance in Cabaret as "formidable". “Rosie was a talented and capable girl whose priority was her family and friends. She had a mature, intuitive and caring nature and always thought of others. Rosie was fun-loving and always eager to try new things. Her natural beauty and gorgeous smile will be missed by all who knew her.” Police are still appealing for witnesses, or anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage of the incident, to report it online or call 101, quoting operation Emley.

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Pupils raise thousands for local and national charities STUDENTS from Bishop Luffa School in Chichester have raised £6,750 for three chosen charities. Sixth Formers picked Grassroots, THe Sussex Snowdrop Trust and UNICEF UK, which have each received £2,250. THe money has been raised by this year's sixth form committee from the fashion show and whole school charity week. Hugo Anson, whose wife, Sharon, is from Grassroots, also thanked the school and sixth form. She said: "We are so grateful. Your kindness will help make life better for so many children. Your gift is helping

five young people attend secondary school in Tanzania. "Your gift will also go towards providing clean water and nutrition for many children. We realise that not only is this a lot of money but that it also represents a lot of hard work over an extended period. THank you so much." Sixth form charity representative Will Parker was overwhelmed by the charity presentations. He said: "I am very pleased to have been part of such a successful year of fundraising. It’s been a privilege to be a part of the sixth form committee and work alongside so many great people."

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World records set at petrol heads haven in scorching temperatures BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk CELEBRATIONS were in order at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed with 70 years of Porsche and 25 years of the festival and world records broken. Among the triumphs was the victory in the Top Ten Shootout with Romain Dumas making history as first electricpowered Shoot Out winner. The Frenchman mustered the third fastest ascent of the hill in the festival’s 25-year history. The former Le Mans winner managed a scarcely-believable time of 43.86sec aboard the four-wheel drive Volkswagen I.D R Pikes Peak hillclimber, marking the first time an electric car has claimed the prize. Visitors were also able to witness the first ever jetpack flight on the festival’s famous hillclimb. The world’s most advanced JetPack, the JB11, successfully completed its first ever European flight debut flown by expert pilot, David Mayman. The central feature at the Goodwood Festival of Speed celebrated Porsche, who took centre stage with cars through the years parked up and daytime fireworks and banners revealed on Goodwood House to mark the 70th anniversary of the supercar manufacturer. The spectacular centrepiece was created by British artist and designer Gerry Judah, who has been masterminding the central features at the Festival of Speed for 21 years. The sculpture stood impressively in front of Goodwood House and at 52m high, towered above the entire event. One single, narrow spine, starting at

only 12cm wide on the ground, shoots vertically, to explode into seven pointed spindles, on which six iconic Porsches sit dramatically at each end, with the seventh spindle pointing sharply into the sky. The design and creation of the central feature is a complex process and construction and erection was by Littlehampton Welding. Three fires broke out over Friday and Saturday, including a suspected oil leak from a Lexus which was extinguished after black smoke filled the air. The four-day event pulled in crowds from across the country to see drivers battle it out on the track, including Formula One Mercedes driver, Valtteri Bottas, former Formula One drivers, Jenson Button, Mark Webber and Sir Jackie Stewart. Other famous faces included stuntman and world record holder Terry Grant, who wowed crowds by performing a spectacular stunt and record-breaker involving driving around the track and the hill climb on just two wheels. The Festival of Speed Future Lab was back with even more visions of future technology after its debut success last year. This year, the theme focused on space exploration, autonomous transport, robotics and personal flight, with Siemens, Samsung, Randox, Roborace and DHL hosting activations along with a host of other exciting exhibitions. Roborace’s Robocar became the first ever driver-less race car to complete the hillclimb over the weekend. The run is the first in the history of Goodwood to be completed by a race car that has no human driver in the car. Jamie Holder, from Newcastle,

travelled with his wife, Sarah, and their two children, Steven, aged seven, and Lucy, aged five. He said: “We always come here but missed last year sadly due to a family wedding. It’s such a great day out for the whole family, not just car enthusiasts, as there is stuff for everyone.” Sarah added: “I really enjoyed the Future Lab bit, they scanned my face and did a 3D model of it which was really strange to see, but it’s very interesting.” A second world record was broken when the Vodafone XBlades Drone the ‘Wingcopter XBR’ - set a new drone speed world record at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Wingcopter XBR, piloted by world champion drone racing pilot, Luke Bannister, achieved a top speed average of 240.06 kilometres per hour. A 1977 911S Porsche with its distinctive 70s colour scheme sold to someone at Bonhams on Friday for £125,000, against an estimate of £20-£30,000. The car was introduced to a packed Bonhams marquee by the actress, Sofia Helin, who plays Detective Saga Norén in popular Scandi-noir TV drama, The Bridge, in which the Porsche has featured for several years. All the money is going to the Water Aid charity. Petrol heads only have a two month wait for the next motoring Goodwood event. The Revival weekend will take place September 7-9 and is sure to thrill anyone with a passion for classic cars.

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` Farmers market RESIDENTS and visitors are encouraged to visit Chichester Farmers’ Market this summer All produce, where possible, is grown, sourced and produced within the district, making it fresh and tasty. Earlier this year, Chichester Farmers’ Market won the coveted Farmers’ Market of the Year award at the Sussex Food and Drink Awards 2018. THe award recognises the hard work and high quality of all the stallholders. Chichester Farmers’ Market takes place on the first and third Friday of the month from 9am until 2pm in North Street and East Street. People can find out more by visiting: chichester.gov.uk/farmersmarket

` Driving courses PEOPLE aged over 65 who are concerned about their driving or that of an elderly loved one are being encouraged to update their skills and have their driving technique assessed. Chichester Community Safety Partnership is funding 25 free experience driver assessments. THe assessments provide people with an opportunity to update their skills and receive a professional assessment on their driving technique. THe free assessments will be given on a first come, first serve basis. Applicants who are not successful in securing a free place can still have an assessment, costing £41. People can apply for a place by calling 033 02228999.

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Support for our war heroes BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk SPECIAL support is being given to ex service members living with dementia. Sage House, a local dementia support service in Tangmere, is now hosting a British Forces Veteran Group where people living with dementia can reminisce about their time in the army, navy or air force. THe sessions are set up in the style of a Naafi break with tea and cake and the first session, at the end of June, was a huge success. THere were a mixture of forces attending, each swapping stories about their postings abroad and the antics they got up to. Charlie, who was in the RAF working on radar, spoke about his time based in Germany and Hong Kong. He received a special RAF 100 year anniversary lanyard at the end of the session, and he was so thrilled he left Sage House with a beaming smile. His wife spoke of the benefit of meeting fellow ex-servicemen. She said: “It has been great for Charlie to meet people in a nice, relaxed environment and talk about his time in the forces. "He has been so happy and has even spoken about his time as an evacuee during the war. Living with dementia is not easy, but groups like this are a huge help.” THe charity has received kind donations and loans of military items that provided talking points and memory joggers for the group. In particular, Bognor Regis shop, Grandad’s Front Room, provided some fantastic memorabilia on loan

including shell cases, an ammunition tin, a REME (Engineers) uniform and authentic magazines from the Second World War. THe team at Sage House, who work for the charity Dementia Support, found that a lot of the people living with dementia, and their carers and families, who came to Sage House talked about their time in the forces. Sue Craig, community relationships and learning co-ordinator, said: “Some of the people living with dementia we are seeing are the generation who did national service and then stayed on in the forces. THerefore, there are a huge number of people with a lot of memories

in common. "Being in the forces for some people, is like being in a family, and these closeknit communities and experiences can create some lasting memories. It made sense to create a group where they could meet and discuss these memories and socialise.” THe group meets every fortnight on a Friday between 10am and 11.30am and the cost is £2.50 per person. Volunteer Jimmy Green, ex-Royal Artillery, runs the sessions and has been key is getting the group established. If you would like to attend or

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Girl players set for debut GIRL footballers in Bognor Regis are getting ready for their first season. The young members of the town’s football club were among the groups at the revived Bersted Parish Festival. The girls are gearing up to make their debuts in four teams in next season’s Sussex Women’s and Girls’ League. One of the players, Chelsy Osborne, 11, a goalkeeper and forward, said: “My brother taught me a lot of my skills. He was a scholar at Portsmouth for three years and is set to play for Basingstoke. “I want to follow in his footsteps. I want to let all the girls out there to know that football is a fun sport to play. When I started to play football, I made new friends and it’s for the fun of the game. It’s not just about winning or losing.” The girls’ registration secretary, Gemma Williams, said: “We train here from 10am-midday on Saturdays. We started last November and we have 86 girls aged from six to 16. This is only the second community event we have attended and it is the first time Bognor Football Club has had a girls team for 12 years.” Sunday’s event marked the revival of the parish festival by Bersted Parish Council after a year’s absence. It featured some 30 stalls around the Jubilee Playing Fields, a small number indoors and a day-long line-up of performers on a stage. They included the TS Montrose Band, the Sussex Steel Band and the Oakville Pete Country Band. There were also games and radiocontrolled and model aircraft among

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plenty of fun for all the family. 2351 Squadron Bognor Regis Air Cadets staged a Second World War checkpoint with a two-thirds scale Spitfire. Its commanding officer, Flight Sergeant Nick Moran, said: “This is about showing people we are not just recruiting for the armed forces.” Cadet Hamish ‘Bear’ Dominick, 16, said: “I wanted to be an engineer in the RAF but I’m thinking I want to go into motorsport. “This is not like a youth club. It’s more like a family because everyone looks after each other. Going to the cadets is one of the highlights of my week. We get to do a lot of different activities.” A selection of classic and military vehicles included a 1985 Lotus Esprit Series 3 in eye-catching Norfolk Mustard owned by Felpham resident John Brandhuber, 68. He said: “I used to own a tank but that was getting quite hard to drive and so I bought the Lotus instead. It’s much more luxurious. It’s a beautiful car and I lot of people like looking at it.” Parish council chairman Cllr Brian Knight said the event had benefited from stunning weather but had failed to attract the estimated 3,000 people who went along in 2016. “We have had not had the crowds through that we anticipated. The numbers have not matched the effort which the council has put into the event. We’ve got a wide range of stalls and good entertainment. It will be for councillors to decide if we hold another fete next year.”

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Friday, July 20, 2018

100 years celebrated with ten day birthday festivities BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk TO CELEBRATE Priory Park's centenary birthday, THe Friends of Priory Park and Priory Park Festival are combining for ten days of celebrations. A hundred years ago this September, the park was given by the 7th Duke of Richmond and Gordon to the people of the city, for their leisure and as a perpetual memorial to the fallen in the First World War. Creating spectacle, ceremony, music and fun in the park, both aspects will be marked in a ten-day programme starting on Saturday, September 22, with a jazz and blues opening night party and with celebrations culminating in a special drum head service. Highlights include a parachute jump by RN Raiders, a re-enactment of the 1642 Siege of Chichester, a display of vintage Rolls-

Royces, a record-breaking attempt at the world’s biggest teddy bears’ picnic and vintage bowls, hockey and cricket matches. Evening events will include sky watching with the South Downs Planetarium and also the world premiere of Chichester Community THeatre’s new play THe Hawkhurst Gang, by local playwright Greg Mosse, in the Guildhall. Concluding on Sunday, September 30, with a poignant tribute to the 350 men

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Arts are at heart of college KING GEORGE the Fourth was the inspiration for Jessica Bulpett-Caynes' display at Felpham Community College's summer arts evening. Jessica's artwork of the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, built by the monarch, was among the dozens of pieces on display for the event. She said her creativity had come from a visit to the extravagantly designed and furnished building as part of her GCSE textile art and design course with reference to the work of professional artist Wendy Dolan. "We were looking at the form of the building and the colours that are in its

exterior. It was about taking note of the different shapes and the symmetry," said Jessica, 15. "I like textile art and design because you can express yourself and there's no correct answer. It's about what you want to do but you obviously have to follow the guidelines of the course." As well as textiles, 3D design, graphic communication, music and studies of inspirational architecture were also on display last Thursday evening. Students had the chance as well to take part in life drawing classes by studying three chickens happily pecking the grass at the college's

entrance. The library saw readings of classic books by groups of students. The event marked a first public performance by pianist/singer Riannon Lock, 13. She sung Lost Boy by Ruth B in the school hall. Riannon, who hopes to study GCSE music, said: "It was really nervewracking but now I really want to do it again. "I'm a self-taught pianist. I listen to songs and try to work them out. "Some songs are inspirational and other songs you can relate to. I like the sound of music as well." Michelle Kelly, an assistant

headteacher at the college, said it was important to promote the students' creative abilities. "This evening is in celebration of our talented students and it's a wonderful way of welcoming the summer. "The arts have always been important at this college regardless of the changing education landscape," she said. "The way education is going, there is a risk the arts are being marginalised. Yet the arts are what make us human. "We are celebrating that creativity. That creativity is what stretches our mind and body and has an impact on the rest of our lives."

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` Help for helpline A FINANCIAL agency in Chichester is urging older people not to suffer in silence with loneliness this summer. The city's outlet of the Yorkshire Building Society is promoting The Silver Line charity. This was launched by Dame Esther Rantzen in 2012 and operates a free helpline to address isolation among people aged 55 and over. It also signposts people to support services in their area and tackles issues like abuse and neglect. Some of the society's colleagues form part of the network of Silver Line Friends across the UK who make weekly calls to older people have contacted the charity. Chris Nicolaou, who owns the agency, said: "As people get older, they can find it increasingly hard to get out and meet new friends while at the same time having to cope with upheavals such as bereavement and ill-health. "The feedback we get from both colleagues who volunteer their time as Silver Line Friends and beneficiaries of the scheme is amazing." Phone the Silver Line Helpline on 0800 7 70 80 90.

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A PLEDGE to do more to promote equal opportunities for its staff has been made by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. The service has launched its first people and culture strategy and says it will aim during the next five years to continue to recruit and develop an inclusive workforce. Neil Stocker, deputy chief fire officer, said: "This strategy reflects the changing role the service provides and highlights our commitment to deliver a workforce which is representative of the communities we serve."

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Science honour for uni academic UNIVERSITY of Chichester academic Professor Seamus Higson has been recognised for his scientific accomplishments. Prof Higson, deputy vice-chancellor at the university, was presented with a prestigious Doctor of Science. The honour recognises his outstanding contribution to research. This has involved the development of sensor and biosensor technologies to transform areas of medicine, veterinary science, water quality management, environmental monitoring and homeland security. He said: "I'm absolutely delighted to have received this award as it reflects a lifetime of research, from the bench through to full impact,

MORE than 50 jobs have been created at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars to cope with booming demand. The luxury Goodwood-based vehicle maker has reported a global sales increase of 13 per cent in its latest halfyear. This has enabled it to add the mainly skilled manufacturing roles to its workforce at Westhampnett to take the total to 1,800-plus of almost 50 different nationalities. The company is also showing its longterm commitment to future talent, with a record intake on its industry-leading

the development of new scientific research methods, clinical practice and new product development. "One of the most satisfying elements is to see how my work has given rise to new research methods that others in the field of science are actively using. "It is also helping to improve the quality of life and alleviate suffering through medicine and healthcare applications." A scientist and manufacturingbased engineer, Prof Higson is among a select group which has crossed the boundaries of chemistry, medicine and engineering. He is responsible for the university's engineering and digital technology park, due to open this September.

apprenticeship programme. Next month will see 23 recruits join the scheme to add to the almost 50 men and women training and studying in departments across the business. Torsten Muller-Otvos, chief executive of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said the halfyear result was a testament to the firm's skilled and dedicated team at Goodwood and underlined the loyalty of its customers worldwide. "Across all models, customers can see how our innovation and engineering excellence are continually redefining

super-luxury motoring. They can also be assured of our long-term vision and commitment to sustainable growth through investments in our people and the home of Rolls-Royce," he said. The company is also funding 500 car parking spaces as well as a road crossing for the neighbouring March CE Primary School. Demand for all Rolls-Royce models has held firm in Europe, the US and other key regions. The Chinese market is recovering but business for the marque remains tough in the Middle East.

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THE 27th Chichester International Film Festival will reveal its 150+ film wares from July 20, the 21-day festival, the largest on the South Coast, opening with three open air screenings in Priory Park, Chichester, on August 3, 4 and 5 and continuing at four other venues from August 9 – 26. Book for premieres, previews, new releases, documentaries, retrospectives, music-events and much more online (chichestercinema.org) or at the box office, the glossy brochure widely available. Meet the directors and actors at special events and roll up for good food by Sneaky Duck Catering from their smart truck. Book, too, for the Media and Audience Film Festival Launch on July 31 at 11.30am – 12.30pm at the cinema. But there’s plenty of films on offer before the festival. THis week’s films include the US/Mexico border drugs thriller, Sicario 2: Soldado, an-edge -of-the-seat story which follows federal agent Matt (Josh Brolin), who’s on the trail of Alejandro (Benicio del Toro), bent on inflaming the conflict when he kidnaps the drug cartel kingpin’s daughter. THe cast also including Catherine Keener and Matthew Modine. If you need a post- World Cup football fix with a grin, look no further than THe Bromley Boys, an engaging football comedy set during the 1969-70 season. David, lovesick 15-year-old would-be footballer and a girl, sums up the film based on the hilarious novel by Dave Roberts with Alan Davies and Martine McCutcheon. Be assured that David is no George Best, who’s at

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his prime in this era. Mary Shelley, writer of Frankenstein, discovers that, in an unjust society, she must seize what matters to her, and which she does, taking up with the not-quitefamous-yet Percy Bysshe Shelley (Douglas Booth) in genteel poverty in an estate outside Geneva, the two bound together by a natural chemistry and progressive ideas. Lord Byron, the estate owner, challenges his entourage to write a ghost story. But will Mary (Elle Fanning) get her due recognition for conceiving this most enduring story? Families will delight in Sherlock Gnomes, the detective solving the mystery of the missing gnomes, when Gnomeo and Juliet return home to an empty garden. Yikes! THe incredible voice cast includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Johnny Depp, Julie Walters, Michael Caine, Maggie Smith. If you’re looking for more thrills, but of the extinct animal kind, you’re in luck with Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom with an erupting volcano and two scientists’ quest to save the remaining dinosaurs. It stars Chris Pratt and Bryce DallasHoward. THe Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society, set at the end of WW2, returns for another book date. Book, too, for Glyndebourne’s sparkling Saul with Jestyn Davies. Visit chichestercinema.org to book tickets and reserve seats. Box office: 01243 786650. Chichester Cinema at New Park, New Park Road, Chichester PO19 7XY

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LISTINGS: Fri 20 July 12:45 Mary Shelley (12A) 120m 15:30 The Bromley Boys (PG) 102m 17:45 Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (12A) 123m 20:30 Sicario 2: Soldado (15) 123m Sat 21 July 12:30 The Bromley Boys 15:00 The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Society (12A) 124m 17:45 Sicario 2: Soldado 20:30 Mary Shelley Sun 22 July 12:15 Mary Shelley 14:45 Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom 17:30 The Guernsey Literary… Society 20:15 Sicario 2: Soldado Mon 23 July 13:00 Sherlock Gnomes (U) 86m 15:00 The Guernsey Literary… Society 17:45 Sicario 2: Soldado 20:30 Mary Shelley Tue 24 July 13:00 Sherlock Gnomes 15:00 Sicario 2: Soldado 17:45 The Guernsey Literary… Society 20:30 Mary Shelley Wed 25 July 13:15 Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom 16:00 Sherlock Gnomes 18:00 Mary Shelley 20:30 Sicario 2: Soldado Thu 26 July 12:00 Mary Shelley 14:30 The Bromley Boys 16:45 The Guernsey Literary… Society 19:15 Saul (Glyndebourne - Rec 2015) 210m inc interval

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‘TANGMERE AND THE SOE’ EXHIBITION Sat, July 21 - Sun, September 2, 11am - 4pm Ticket price: Entry included in the normal museum entrance fee Address: Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, Gamecock Terrace, Tangmere, Chichester PO20 2ES Tel: 01243 790090 www.tangmere-museum.org.uk

SUMMER HOLIDAY DROP-IN ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES until– Fri, August 31 Free The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East Street, Havant PO9 1BS Tel: 023 9247 2700 Email: faithd@thespring.co.uk

ONE SMALL STEP FOR MAJOR TIM – A GIANT LEAP TOWARDS MARS Wed, July 25, 3.30pm - 4.30pm Ticket price: £7 for adults, or £5 for children under 16 Address: Southdowns Planetarium, Kingsham Farm, Kingsham Road, Chichester PO19 8AE www.southdowns.org.uk

WORKING ANIMALS SHOW Sat, July 21 – Sun, July 22, 10.30am – 5pm Ticket price: from £5 Address: Weald and Downland Museum, Town Ln, Singleton PO18 0EU Tel: 01243 811363 www.wealddown.co.uk

Take a trip down the rabbit hole with Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer as they present the classic tale of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

STOPHAM FESTIVAL Sun, August 26, from 10am -5pm Ticket price: Adults £5, children under 16 free of charge. (Parking available and included in ticket price.) Address: Stopham Village,Stopham , Pulborough RH20 1ED

CHICHESTER PLAYDAY Wed, August 1 FREE Address: 1-4pm – Florence Park, Florence Road Chichester

CASS PRESENTS: OLAF BREUNING until Sun, September 2 Ticket price: Free with general entry Address: Cass Sculpture Foundation, New Barn Hill, Goodwood PO18 0QP Tel: 01243 538 449 Email: info@sculpture.org.uk www.sculpture.org.uk

TEDDY BEARS PICNIC Sat, July 21 - Sun, July 22, 11am 3.30pm Ticket price: £5 each include unlimited train rides, bouncy castle and swing boats, fair games, model railways, teddy bear search and face painting. Address: Stopham Road Station, Pulborough Garden Centre, Stopham Road, Pulborough RH20 1DS

Fun activities for Kids, Jiggy Wrigglers, Everyone Active, Balance Bikes, activity Play, Willow Crafts Rugby Tots, Weald and Downland museum, crafts etc. Plus! Tom's Talking reptiles in the Sea Cadets Hut Food and ices available or bring a picnic Organised by Florence Park community Group Sponsored by Chichester District Council & Clarion Futures

PHOTOGRAPHS BY DOROTHY BOHM until Sun, September 2, at 5pm Admission price: free Address: 9 North Pallant, Chichester PO19 1TJ Tel: 01243 774557 www.pallant.org.uk

JOUSTING AND MEDIEVAL TOURNAMENT Tues, July 24 - Sun, July 29, 10am 4.30pm Tickets from £27.50 Address: Arundel Castle, Arundel BN18 9AB www.arundelcastle.org/

ROLLER RINK/ROLLER DISCO Thur, Aug 2, 2pm – 9pm Ticket price: free Address: Place St Maur des Fosses, Bognor Regis PO21 1BJ www.facebook.com/ events/1959457701048906/

ELIZABETH I LIVE: A WOMAN AHEAD OF HER TIME until Mon, December 31 Ticket price: free with general entry Address: Petworth House, Petworth, GU28 0AE Tel: 01798342207 Email: petworth@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk

MONSTER MANIA - FAMILY ACTIVITIES Fri, July 27, 10am – 3pm (last entry 2.30pm) Ticket price: £2.50 per child under 3s free. Pay on the door Address: Chichester Cathedral, PO19 1PX Tel: 01243 812497 www.chichestercathedral.org.uk ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND Mon, July 30, 5pm – 9pm Ticket price: adult £17.60, child £11, family (2+2) £49.22 Address: Stansted Park, Rowland's Castle, Portsmouth, PO9 6DX Tel: 023 9241 2265 www.stanstedpark.co.uk/Events/ alices-advetures-in-wonderland-30thjuly.html

Pagham on parade present a family day out with classic cars and motorcycles, refreshments, bar, BBQ, children’s funfair, arena events and stalls.

Stopham Festival, fun for all the family in a glorious setting in the South Downs National Park. Vineyard and winery tours. Local food and wine. Live music (pm) from Taylor Maid. Farm animals and village produce. Children’s entertainment. Coffee, tea and homemade cakes. Church flower festival. All proceeds in aid of the historical 12th century church, St Marys. INCREDIBLE INVENTIONS FAMILY TRAIL until Sun, September 30 Ticket price: £3 per trail. Normal admission prices apply Address: Petworth House, Petworth, GU28 0AE Tel: 01798342207 Email: petworth@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Giant outdoor roller rink on the Place St Maur, with some classic 80s tracks. Bring your fluro legwarmers, deely boppers and get down to some classic 80s tunes.

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KNIGHT'S TOURNAMENT Tues, August 7 - Thur, August 9, 10am - 5pm Ticket price: from £1.30 Address: Carisbrooke Castle, Castle Hill, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1XY www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/ whats-on/carisbrooke-knightstournament-7-8-18/

THE ROCK HOUSE FESTIVAL 2018 Sat, July 28, Time - doors: 12.30pm/ 1pm - 5pm/6pm - 10pm Entry (Age: 16+): £10 day ticket/£6 half-day ticket + booking fee, early bird day tickets - £8+booking fee Address: Green Door Store, Trafalgar Arches, Brighton www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/3414410 or www.bit.ly/RHF2018

PAGHAM ON PARADE Sun, August 19, 11am – 4pm Free entry, donations appreciated Address: Pagham Village Hall, Pagham Road, Pagham PO21 4NJ Tel: 01243 266424 Email: paghampc@gmail.com

FEAST OF FOLK Sat, September 1, from 6.30pm Ticket price: £14+booking fee (limited offer £12 per each - see below) Address: The Selsey Centre, Manor Rd, Selsey PO20 0SE

Visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/ selseyfestival to buy your tickets online at £14 +booking fee or just call in to Selsey Town Council to buy and collect them direct. There are also a limited number of discounted tickets at £12 each available from Julian or John if you can get along to one of our monthly club sessions, where you will be made very welcome.... details can be found on www.selseyfolkandmusicclub.co.uk and Facebook.

SOCIAL FUN POP UP COMMUNITY CAFE Every Wednesday, 10am - 1pm weekly workshops to inspire you too (call to book) Address: Making Theatre Gaining Skills, Bognor Youth & Community Centre,Westloats Lane, Bognor PO21 5JZ Tel: 07511 246113 Email: info@makingtheatre.co.uk RULE THE WORLD Fri, July 27, at 7.30pm Ticket price: adult £21.50, senior £19.50, student (with ID) £19.50, child (15yrs and under) £19.50 Address: Kings Theatre, 24 Albert Road, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 2QJ Tel: 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk THE SHARON GILL'S PHAB CLUB MEET Wed, August 1, 1pm – 3pm Ticket price: A weekly fee of £2 and optional £1 for raffle. Address: St Pancras Church hall, off Tozer Way, PO19 7LJ We have speakers, bingo, quizzes, trips or social afternoon. Free tea/coffee and cake. CHILLI FIESTA Fri, Aug 10 – Sun, Aug 12 Ticket price: adult from £14.40, child from £2, college friend - weekend camping £47.20 Address: West Dean Gardens, West Dean, Chichester PO18 0RX Tel: 01243 818210 www.westdean.org.uk/gardens/ events/chilli-fiesta

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THE SHOW MUST GO ON Fri, July 27, 8pm – 11pm Ticket price: £20 on the door or by calling 01243 861010 Address: Alexandra Theatre, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1B Tel: 01243 861010 www.alexandratheatre.co.uk

SINGLETON FETE Sat, July 21, from 1pm onwards Entry Fee: £1 per adult and over 14s Address: Singleton Cricket Club, Sheepwash Meadow, Singleton, PO18 0HA Parking available

THE MEETING until Sat, August 11 Ticket price: from £20 Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP Tel: 01243 781312 www.cft.org.uk ME AND MY GIRL until Sat, August 25 Price: from £10 Address: Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP Tel: 01243 781312 www.cft.org.uk MADAGASCAR Tues, August 21 – Sat, August 25 Ticket price: from £16 Address: Kings Theatre, 24 Albert Rd, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 2QJ Tel: 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk

BINSTED’S 31ST ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FAIR Sun, July 22, 2pm – 4.30pm Entrance fee: £1 (children under 12 free) Address: The Flint Barn on Binsted Lane, Binsted near Arundel BN18 0LL The friends and neighbours of Binsted are gathering once again to offer a large variety of garden plants; homemade cakes, jams and produce; ice cream; Pimm’s tent; music; raffle; tombola; books; wildlife, nature and countryside displays; crafts and demonstrations; toys; face painting; petting animals; owls display; children’s games and activities; and, of course, the strawberry tea! FASCINATING ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG until Sun, July 22 Ticket price: free entry Address: Priory Park, 27 Franklin Pl, Chichester PO19 1BL www.chichester.gov.uk/councilnews Local archaeologists will be returning to Priory Park this July. James and the team will share their findings on Saturday, July 21, during a series of talks scheduled for 10am, 12 noon, 2pm and 4pm.

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VIEWING AND RE-HOMING DAY Sat, July 28, from 12pm - 2pm No appointment necessary. We have lots of cats and kittens waiting for their forever homes. Address: The Cat and Rabbit Rescue, Holborow Lodge, Chalder Ln, Sidlesham, Chichester PO20 7RJ Tel: 01243 641409 MIDDLETON FETE AND CRAFT FAYRE Sun, July 29, from 12.30pm Address: Jubilee Playing Fields, Shrubbs Drive, Middleton on Sea Further information from 01243 583298 or 01243 584254 GOODWOOD MOTOR CIRCUIT TO HOST CHARITY BIKE RIDE Sun, July 29, 10am - 4pm Ticket price: £18 for individual riders, £36 for a family (2 adult + 3 children), £5 for children under 14, free entry for children under 3, and £60 for an adult team of four. Address: Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester PO18 0PX Tel: 0300 330 3322 www.bhf.org.uk/goodwood CREAM TEA & TUPPENNY TOUR Every Friday throughout Aug at 2pm Ticket price: Adult £7.50, child £4 Address: Tuppney Barn, Main Rd, Southbourne, Emsworth PO10 8EZ Come and hear the story of Tuppenny Barn. Stroll gently around the one-hectare smallholding and learn how an abandoned field was transformed into an Outdoor Classroom. Followed by homemade refreshments - choose between a Cream Tea or homemade cakes.

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Jump aboard at Chichester High School grounds to enjoy a bouncy fun run across treasure island Catch 1 of 3 'waves' at 11am, 12noon or 1pm There'll also be a treasure hunt, face painting, prize for best dressed pirate, refreshments, samba band, gymnastics displays and other fun amusements Early birds £15 for older sea dogs (adults) and £6 for young deck hands (children) until 15th July

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by Denise Kelly

Finding an inner strength to pull through hard times WHAT an amazing week! I am in New York City with my daughter who is lucky enough to be completing her sixth form work experience in one of the most prestigious businesses in the city in Madison Avenue. My family and I have visited NYC a couple of times before, but only really as 'tourists'. This time we are both working here and staying with family friends in Lower East Side. Staying with locals makes it a whole different experience, and we are absolutely loving every second. This morning I ran with some friends across Brooklyn Bridge, which has breathtaking views over the water and the sky line. Its scorchio (33 degrees at 8am) and being in the city, feels very humid, which is not boding well with the hair! It's

getting puffier by the second! Whether or not we are just lucky, and happen to be meeting the right people, I am not sure. I have heard many things over the years about New Yorkers being loud and brash, but our experience has been very different. What I love about them is their overwhelming warmth. They will invite you into their homes and make you feel like part of the family at the drop of a hat. Everyone speaks on the subway, and quite frankly us Brits could learn a thing or two from them about customer service! The city bikes are easily accessible (much like London) which allows you to cycle everywhere without too much danger. That is the means of transport that we have liked the best, and honestly, when they hear a British accent they cannot do enough for us. We have received free drinks and food regularly just because they love our accents. The spirit and strength that I have felt from each and everyone I have met when talking about their city is quite remarkable. They are proud of what they are and have no shame in telling you how much they adore their city. The community spirit is amazing, and we have felt it particularly, because the friend that we are staying with lost her husband this time last year, which has been utterly devastating for them all. He was just 52 years old and had had throat surgery a few month prior to his death. What happened to him was very rare indeed, because the doctors didn't pick up any problems at all even a week before he died, but an artery in his throat was damaged and burst. However, the outpouring of love they received from their community has been incredible. They received food every day on their doorstep for four months after he died. Neighbours set up a charity

for college funds for both his children and they are endlessly fundraising for him and his family each month. In a time of crisis, that is all we need right? Love and support and to feel like you belong in your community? Last night I was invited to speak at an event in NYC, that was organised by a company called 30 Second Pitch. Again another remarkable experience full of positive and uplifting people. Basically this company has created an app, and you download the app and then pitch your business idea in 30 seconds. If they like what you have to say and think it's worth investigating as a true business idea, then you will get a message back, and meetings will be set up to discuss further. Its a bit like our UK's Dragons Den where they will invest if they think there is potential. Its a genius idea, because it gives everyone a chance. So many people have great ideas, but don't know how to go to the next step of growing the business, or perhaps don't have the finances to take it to the next stage. The other thing that this company supports greatly is women in business. Do you know that some of the most successful entrepreneurs on our planet are single mums? Having been there myself, I know just how frightening it can feel to have full responsibility of everything

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that goes on from taking out the bins, mowing the lawn, earning enough money to pay all the bills and freeing up cash for the luxuries too. But behind every heartache, is a gift of learning, and the gift for me was finding a strength that I just didn't know existed. There are a huge number of studies now to say that children raised by single parents, be it the mum or the dad, are just as successful, if not more than their peers, because they experience the hardships and the success in early life. I think when your life gets turned upside down, and your family no longer exists as it once was, a fire ignites in your belly that fuels determination and focus. Suddenly your children are relying on you to put food on the table and clothes on their backs. This is a situation where you can surrender to a life of 'getting by', or as many women (and men of course) have proved that they want so much more for their families. It's when you really have no choice, and have to pull out all the stops to make things work, that your inner strength comes from nowhere. It can actually be extremely empowering. There are hundreds of successful women all over the UK, that have turned a creative idea, or a business opportunity into something really successful. So, if you find yourself in a difficult situation, and want to improve your life, dig deep, go with your passion, something that you love to do, and create the life you have always dreamed of. It may not be easy, but nothing ventured, nothing gained. Step out of your comfort zone and do something extraordinary. Don't just dream it, live it. Denise Kelly is a passionate and motivated 'health expert/nutritionist'. Her company is called DK The Wellbeing company and represents all things health and fitness. Denise also runs a juice company 'Juice It' that makes and delivers healthy juices and smoothies. She is involved with motivational talks, conferences and corporate events regarding health all over the world and believes that knowledge is power and, ultimately, health is your only wealth!

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A CHANCE encounter this week in East Street, Chichester, as I happened upon Eddie McGee of Le Mistral Wine Company, which enabled me to sample some excellent rosés and a rather splendid Côtes de Provence which proved to be a fitting precursor to the Comtesse de Saint Martin (a fine name indeed ) 2014 Cru Classé which used its old vines to optimum effect and fully justified a £35 price tag! My final purchase was that of a 2012 La Fourgeasse Nuits-Saint-Georges Jean Groubier for circa £42 which sported a most intoxicating nose, had an intense crespucular colour and proved to be subtle, silky and rich with hints of rose, liquorice, leather and truffle with a

velvety feel and a length en bouche - a wine to tickle all ivories! The last wine came from the Jean Groubier Collection and Eddie invited me to the Festival of Speed on Friday to sample white and red burgundies and I accepted with due alacrity! Sampling fine wine with the Red Arrows overhead and uninterrupted blue sky is rather special and the effervescent Franck Timmermans was able to wax lyrical about the wines in his native tongue, although his English was rather impressive indeed! Eddie is a most convivial host and I first tasted a 2017 Mâcon-Fuissé Montgivray priced at £27.10. Quel délice - this wine proved to be very well balanced, decidedly fruity and refreshing and would be an ideal apéritif to get your juices flowing so to speak! Next, we sampled a 2015 Chablis Monticelles and, cognisant that this is a super vintage, was delighted by its cleanliness on the palate, sheer elegance and traditional old-style Chablis character. Priced at £35.30, this delightful throwback had a certain finesse! Next the Pouilly Fuissé 2016 Les Eglisottes

was pleasingly old-style oozing subtle creaminess and being wonderfully balanced on sale for £43.40. But the outstanding white on offer was that of a 2015 Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Hameau de Blagny at the lofty price of just £125.30. Sublime is the only possible description for this gem produced from deep rich soils with limestone and pebbles aplenty. This wine has such intensity, complexity and elegance which defies belief that such a wine could be made

from mere grapes! A veritable panoply of flavours to regale any palate, rather yummy in fact! I have concentrated on the whites principally because most of the reds require cellaring, but the 2015 Santenay Vieilles Vignes, priced at £43.10, proved to be a crowd pleaser. The 2016 Morey-Saint-Denis, priced

at £79.10, shows great promise, but it was the Vosne Romanée 2014 1er Cru Les Rouges du Dessus which caught my eye - velvet smoothness and a perfect example of great Pinot Noir. Rather a pleasant tasting and a new adage comes to mind - it is well worth venturing out as you never know whom you might meet - Merci Eddie et Franck!

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Community News & Views DANCE class organiser Liz Chisnall, pictured below, has scooped an award for her business success. Liz has shown her business acumen is matched by her dancing skills to become the holder of the diddi developer award from the founder of the pre-school dance classes. Professional dancer Anne-Marie Martin founded the business more than nine years ago and has classes in 40-plus locations around the UK. She praised the efforts Liz had put into taking over a previously owned territory a year ago and growing it by increasing its numbers, turnover and social media following. "Liz has some of the most amazing statistics I've ever seen in a franchisee buying and taking over a current franchise. Her determination and drive has seen tangible results and she is a very deserving winner," she said. Liz, who lives in the area, was attracted to run diddi dance classes in south east Hampshire and Chichesrer after she had attended some with her children. Diddi dance is said to be unique in teaching children a wide range of dance styles such as salsa, hip hop and jive. It also promotes school readiness, balance and co-ordination as well as fun. "I'm so proud to win this award from our national conference," said Liz. "It's been a busy year in business for me opening six new community dance classes for parents to carers to bring their little ones along to. "As well as expanding our network of full of fun pre-school dance classes, we've also had the privilege of working with lots of new pre-school settings this year." As well as the award, diddi dance south east Hampshire and Chichester also worked hard to receive its silver accreditation from the Children's Activities Association. The two-day diddi dance conference takes place annually.

IMPORTANT information was given to Donnington Gardening Club members about the need to stay ahead of scams. Those who attended the club's latest monthly meeting heard all about the tricks of conmen and women. Police Community Support Officer Richard Moorey, of Sussex Police's prevention team based in Chichester, was guest speaker - and he provided plenty of interest for those present to think about. Lawrence Holloway, the club's press officer, said: "He described in detail all the current scams, both on computers and telephones, and also involving doorstep callers and postal deliveries. He emphasised that, if people do have the misfortune to be taken in by one of these scams, it is important not to feel foolish or stupid and keep it to themselves but to report the matter to their local police straight away. "It is vital not to be persuaded into any kind of conversation with any callers on the phone, nor at the door. Under no circumstances, should any personal details be given - put the phone down or close the door at once." Any unexpected email or attachment should be deleted without being opened, he added, and any doubts about the identity of a police officer should be checked. The club's next meeting is at 7.30pm, on August 3, at Donnington Parish Hall. Margaret Williams will be talking about Cookery and Preserves.

OVER 300 guests attended a special fundraiser in aid of St Wilfrid's Hospice last month. Looking out to Boxgrove Priory, it was the perfect setting for a Midsummer Night’s Dream-themed gala and thanks to the creative genius of gala committee member, Clare Mansell and the fabulous Abi at Albert and Arthur, the marquees were transported into a magical woodland wonderland. While guests soaked up the atmosphere, Chichester Festival Youth Theatre performed a medley of songs from favourite CFT musicals. Then, as guests enjoyed a three-course meal at their real grass centred tables, surrounded by silver birches, London Essentials broke into song and began serenading guests at their tables. A lucky few were even involved in the performance of this charmingly British quintet. An animated Live Auction then ensued, where the top lot – a maquette of Le Astuzie Femminili by Philip Jackson, CVO sold for £10,000. While some guests took to the dance floor, others were busy perusing items they

could bid for online in the silent auction. Everything from weekend breaks, specialist spa treatments, fitness passes and artwork were up for grabs, including a few outstanding items which got the crowd buzzing with anticipation as the deadline for bids loomed. Co-chair of the gala ball committee, Jo Kroes Randell, said: “The event was a triumph and raised over £100,000 towards the Dreambuilding appeal. "On behalf of everyone at the hospice, I would like to say thank you to all of the incredible people involved in delivering this fantastic event; from the gala committee members, to the generous sponsors, donors and to the guests themselves. Everyone had one aim in mind, to help St Wilfrid’s raise as much money as possible for its new hospice.” St Wilfrid’s recently completed the steel frame of its new hospice in Walton Lane, Bosham. It plans to complete construction at the start of 2019 and open the doors to its first patient during spring 2019.

ALICE in Wonderland author Lewis Carroll will be the subject of a day of talks hosted by the University of Chichester. Carroll and Scottish novelist George MacDonald, who wrote The Light Princess and The Princess and Curdle, met at Hastings in East Sussex. The two Victorian writers, pictured above, still influence fantasy and children's writing. The event about them is taking place from 9.30am6pm on September 1 at the

Sussex Centre for Folklore, Fairy Tales and Fantasy at the university's Chichester campus. It will provide a forum for scholars to study mythology and other traditional stories. Mark Richards, who has chaired the Lewis Carroll Society, said the day would bring together the authors' shared views about subjects like maths, dreams and heaven and hell. Tickets are priced £25/£20 from sussexfolktalecentre.org

THOUSANDS of pounds to benefit Felpham are expected to have been made by its annual fun in the sun. A large crowd made the latest summer fair to be held by the Felpham Village Conservation Society another success. The event packed Old Rectory Gardens with some 20 stalls, a series of games and a succession of live entertainment. Glenn Powell, the society's vice-chairman, said: "You can't get better than being in Felpham in the sunshine on an afternoon like this. It's a lovely community event. It's not meant to be a full-scale commercial event. "This is our fourth year and we've got another good turnout. All the money we make will go back to Felpham. "We've provided hanging baskets and benches as well as improving the St Michael's allotments. We are now looking at some longer-term projects." Among the groups with a stall at last Saturday's event was Felpham Art Group. Publicity officer Lin Biffen and member Heidi Walmsley, pictured below, were present along with some 50 artworks. Lin said: "We have got all different types of subjects on show

to please everyone. A lot of people are interested in the seaside because of our location and this is a showcase for the works we have made. "It's always good to have people looking at what we have created. When you sell a picture, it is very pleasing because it means someone likes it enough to hang it on their wall." The stall also promoted the art group's Sunday summer seafront shows which began on Sunday and will be held every other week near Blakes Road until the end of August. The Home-Start Arun, Worthing and Adur charity was also present. One of its volunteers, Gabrielle Tappin, said: "This will get our name out to a lot of people who might want to volunteer with us. I've been a volunteer for seven years and the families we visit really appreciate us going in for two hours once a week for between three to six months. "We help them to make their decisions to move forward. They could need our help because they have health problems, are isolated or could have recently suffered a bereavement." The entertainers, pictured below, at the fair included The Rock Choir, Funky Junction, Bamboo Calypso Band and Heather'n'Dave.

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The mystical history of the Unicorn Inn By Pat Saunders, Volunteer at the Novium Museum. AT THE junction of Eastgate Square, between St Pancras and THe Hornet, once stood the Unicorn Inn, which had been built in 1670. Previous to this time, an inn named THe Lion had stood on this spot, but had been destroyed (along with other buildings in this area), by Cromwellian forces under the command of General Weller, during the English Civil War. In 1689, THe Unicorn was chosen as the location for the foundation of a charitable dining club, later known as the Corporation of St Pancras, to celebrate the accession of William III and Mary II and the overthrowing of James II. In 1760, much of the inn was rebuilt. By 1807 it became the property of the brewers Humphreys of Westgate who had passed it all on to the Hentys by the 1830s. In the 1930s, the Unicorn Inn was

demolished (for road widening purposes) and by 1938 a new building was built in its place, becoming known as the New Unicorn During the Second World War the landlord was Arthur King and he always extended a warm welcome to the RAF who came into town from Tangmere. THey were drawn to the little upstairs bar where the walls were crowded with signed photographs of air aces and RAF groups, so that it became known as the Heroes Room. A regular visitor was Douglas Bader (one of the RAF’s most famous pilots during the Second World War). In the 1950s, the last landlord of THe Unicorn was Doug Harcourt and his wife, Kay, who had married in 1947 and raised their family at THe Unicorn until it closed in 1960. THe pub, which was close to St Pancras Church, hosted a lot of the receptions for

Between the early 1960s and 1994 the building was leased to the Chichester Festival Theatre and was often referred to as Minerva Studios.

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weddings, christenings and funerals as well as the dinners for the Corporation of St Pancras. Mr Harcourt was interviewed in 1999 and described the pub having run a fund which people paid into on which the brewery paid interest so that people had money for Christmas time as well as there being a good party. Other than Kimballs in North Street and the Dolphin in West Street, the Unicorn was one of the few places to offer comprehensive catering at this time. Christmas dinners were cooked at the Unicorn and were delivered to the elderly widows living in Dear’s Almshouses by members of the Corporation of St Pancras. After THe Unicorn closed for good in 1960, Doug and Kay Harcourt moved to Barnham to run the Railway Hotel until 1981. Between the early 1960s and 1994, the building was leased to the Chichester Festival THeatre and was often referred to as Minerva

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PostJobs Public Notice LICENSING APPLICATION LICENSING ACT 2003 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been made to the Licensing Authority of Chichester District Council for the grant of a Premises Licence under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003. Name of Applicant: Dave Spencer Software & Support Services Ltd. Postal address of premises: Spencers Brewery, Unit 4 – The Old Piggery, Chichester Road, Upper Norton, W. Sussex PO20 9DZ Description of application: Microbrewery retail sale of alcohol for take-away consumption – Every day 08:00 until 21:00 A copy of the statutory register may be inspected at the address shown below between the hours of 08:45 to 17:10 Monday to Thursday and 08:45-17:00 Friday or by visiting www.chichester.gov.uk. Any Responsible Authority or other person wishing to make representations on this matter must submit those representations in writing to the Licensing Manager, Licensing Team, Housing & Environment Services, Chichester District Council, East Pallant House, 1East Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1TY or by email to: licensing@chichester.gov.uk by no later than the end of 15th August 2018. Please note that it is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application and, on summary conviction for the offence, a person is liable to a fine not exceeding level five on the standard scale (currently £5,000).

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Baseball proves to be a big hit with PostSport primary pupils across Chichester YOUNGSTERS across Chichester have been getting a taste of America's favourite sport thanks to Chichester Falcons. The softball club have just completed their primary schools baseball programme which saw six players visiting 13 schools in the area. Most of the schools had never encountered the game before, so it was a chance for children to get their hands on some real baseball gear for the first time. The sessions were a real success and culminated in a six school tournament featuring more than 80 children at Oaklands Park. Plans are also afoot for the Falcons to run a weekly club for seven to 11-year-olds, which starts this Sunday. Falcons manager David Morris said: "The standard of the baseball and the enthusiasm of the players has shown that there is huge potential for youth baseball in Chichester. “We’ve made some important friends in the school sector whilst delivering this programme, and we’ve seen a lot of local children put on a baseball glove for the first time and become hooked." The tournament featured pupils from Central, Parklands, Funtington, Jessie

Younghusband, Kingsham and West Dean schools laying across two fields at Oaklands Park. A round robin phase sorted the teams into pairs for a gold, silver and bronze final, with Parklands running away with bronze, Kingsham sealing silver and West Dean taking gold at the end of the day. The sight of over 80 children on the ball-field drew considerable attention from onlookers who were treated to a fine display of hitting and fielding, as Falcons staff umpired and managed the dugouts, assisted by Under-13 GB coach Jodie Rushin. The winning teams of each final were presented with baseball medals, male and female most valued persons were given Falcons caps, while West Dean took away a trophy for their cabinet. Two of those schools - Kingsham and West Dean - now have a weekly baseball club. A number of youngsters are also expected to come along to the weekly Falcons cub, which will consist of 8 Sunday sessions at Oaklands Park. Enrolment is via an online form at: chichesterfalcons.com.

f Weekly sessions for pupils start this weekend

f More than 80 youngsters took part in the Chichester Falcons primary schools tournament at Oaklands Park

Goodwood to host Running Grand Prix

f Goodwood will host the Running Grand Prix

RACING of a different type will hit the worldfamous Goodwood motor circuit this autumn when a running event for all abilities returns. The Running Grand Prix heads to the world famous rack on September 16 with the aim of opening up running to all. Organisers say the event, which will take place on the same route that has been used by Sir Stirling Moss, Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton, that there is a distance to suit everyone from beginner to seasoned marathon runner. With 5k, 10k, half marathon, 20 mile or a marathon on offer, there is a chance for people of all ages to get their trainers on. All of the events take place at the same time, with the race being seen as an excellent training event for those heading towards an autumn marathon! It is also flat, which means that quick times are possible. A statement from the organisers at the Running Grand Prix team said: "Goodwood

Motor Circuit is an incredible venue and offers an exciting and unique opportunity to quite literally race around to a new personal best. With marshals passionate about running and entertainment around each course as well as each mile marked out along the course we will keep you motivated all the way to the chequered flag finish. "With every entry you will receive an official chip time, a unique themed medal, official finishers technical t-shirt, free official event photographs and other post race goodies." The Running Grand Prix comes from the organisers of the Official Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon. Other events include the Colchester Stampede 10k and Thorpe Half Marathon. The company added the have years of experience delivering mass participation running events. Entry costs between £16 and £30, depending on the distance. Visit: runninggrandprix.com

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YOUTH SPORT: Planning is already underway for the 2019 Chichester Festival of Sport after more than 1,000 students from schools across the south visited the University of Chichester for the event. Organised by the Institute of Sport, it provides Year 9 and 10 students (13 to 15-year-olds) with opportunities to participate in different sports such as trampolining, handball and tag rugby, learn about exercise and its effects on the body in various strength and stamina tests, and find out what courses are on offer at the university. Professor Mike Lauder, director of the Institute of Sport, said: “The idea of the Festival of Sport is to provide almost a theme park around sport. "The students from schools that attend the event are given an insight into what you could study in sport at university but very much through a fun approach. “There’s lots of practical activities at the festival, be that playing sport or doing exercise, with some of the theory that underpins this taken into account. We want the school students to have an enjoyable experience." Alison Davis, who, with Amanda Godwin, was the festival’s key organiser, said: “We’ve got schools at the festival this year from Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey and South London. “For a lot of the young people they now teach, this is perhaps the first time that they’ve visited a university. The festival gives them a chance to get a feel of the university. Hopefully, it sows a seed that this is the sort of place they might want to go to in the future.” BOWLS: Chichester A remain with an outside shot at winning the West Sussex Bowls Division One title - but they must defeat Southbourne on Tuesday (6pm) to keep up the pressure on the leaders. The Priory Park side currently sit fourth but have games in hand on two of those clubs above them. Chi's title hopes suffered a blow last week when they went down to a heavy defeat to league leaders Norfolk A, taking home just two points in the 87-67 loss. Third-place Bognor A also suffered a defeat this week, picking up just four points in the 96-74 defeat to secondplace Worthing Pavilion A. In Division Two, Bognor B have a chance to pull themselves away from the relegation zone when they welcome Crablands to Waterloo Square (2pm).

SHORT MAT BOWLS: Four members of the Boxgrove-based Infinity club formed the core of a West Sussex team that came home with silverware from a national contest. The quartet joined one player from Compton's in Horsham to travel to Whitchurch in Hampshire to play in the Eric Hill Open 5's tournament. Infinity's Chris Page and Charlotte Rollings played in the pair, with Robin Armstrong, Denise Kirby and Compton's Dan Butler playing the Triple. There were two groups of seven teams. But the West Sussex team won all the games in their group to come home with the Plate. A team from Southampton won the overall cup. DARTS: Tuesday, August 7, is the AGM for the Double-In Double-Out Darts League at 8pm at the Newtown Social Club. Run as part of the successful Bognor Darts League, all returning teams are asked to contact the secretary in advance if they wish to enter for another year. New teams are always welcome for the six-a-side league Contact admin@bognor-darts.co.uk

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Middleton's drop fears eased after five star bowling show

f Selsey lost to Worthing | pic: T McMillan

Selsey aim to move forward SELSEY boss Daren Pearce believes his side are moving in the right direction as they continue to get ship-shape for the new season. The Blues boss has revamped the squad down at the Bunn Leisure Community Stadium after taking charge in the close season. With the SCFL Division One campaign less than a month away, Selsey have stepped up their preparations. A decent crowd saw the Blues lose 4-1 to Bostik Premier side Worthing on Saturday before a 3-0 defeat to Wessex Premier side Portchester on Tuesday. Pearce maintains that the club will be good to go come the first day of the season - and he says the only target is for the club to keep moving forward together. Pearce, who joined Selsey club after he helped Sidlesham to promotion last term, said: "One of my main reasons for coming here was the welcome I had when I was a player. They want to push on a little bit and with me using the younger side of things they want to develop. "I wouldn't like to say they have under-performed last season, that's none of my business. But the club wants

to push on and develop as a whole on and off the pitch "Dave [Lee] and Dicky [Istead] are very influential about the club and we have got a lot of ex-players who are still part of the club which says a lot." Former Sidlesham boss Pearce swapped places with ex-Blues boss Steve Bailey after last season. Sids have been busy rebuilding after promotion back to SCFL Division One and Bailey's task will be to guide the club to safety at step six level. * Pagham started pre-season with a 2-0 away win at SCFL Division One Steyning. New signings George Gaskin and Lindon Miller grabbed the goals in what was a competitive and high-intensity run out. Pagham followed that up with a match against Wessex Premier side Fareham on Tuesday before playing Bostik Premier side Lewes in a friendly last night. The friendlies come thick and fast for the Lions with matches against Crowborough (H, tomorrow 3pm), Selsey (A, Tuesday, 7,45pm), Hamble (July 28, 3pm) and Whitehawk (July 31, 7.45pm) to come.

f Blues start their SCFL Division One next month

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MIDDLETON CC will be looking to push on and end the season on a high after giving themselves breathing room from the drop. Sean Heather's side produced a convincing display to beat second-bottom Hastings & St Leonards by six wickets. The victory was Middleton's first in four and lifts the Sea Lane side up to fourth-bottom, in the Sussex Premier Division with a decent cushion to the relegation zone. Heather's side will now look to build on that win when they travel to East Grinstead tomorrow (12pm). With the hosts not winning in three, Middleton will want to use a good team performance as a springboard to push them on in their remaining seven matches. The victory against Hastings was built on an excellent bowling display - with Craig Fowle (5-42) and Matthew Reynolds (5-58) both taking five-wicket hauls after the visitors scored 39 without loss. In reply, the batting charge was led by a very composed innings by Jack Dawling (46*), who was ably supported by Mahesh Rawat (40) and Patrick Colvin (23*), in getting his side home.

f A wicket falls in Middleton's win over Hastings

Derby day for Chi and Bognor

CHICHESTER Priory Park and Bognor Regis enter derby day in contrasting spirits as the sides meet in a crunch Division One match tomorrow (12.30pm). Chi travel to the Regis Oval off the back of a convincing seven wicket win over relegationthreatened Bexhill. But the hosts have less to cheer as they continued their poor form, losing by 69 runs at league leaders Mayfield, which means they are without a win in five. With Bognor now sitting just above the drop zone, it is Ryan Maskell's side who perhaps

need the win more than their city rivals. The hosts have improved in recent weeks but have just not been able to break a losing run. Last weekend, a composed bowling display restricted Mayfield to just 180 for 7 as Josh Sargeant (3-43) and Jamie Woolnough (3-54) bowled with real restraint to limit the hosts. But, as has been the case this season, Bognor were unable to follow up with the bat. Maskell's side were at risk of being completely embarrassed after being reduced to 69-8 with Mickey Harris top-scoring with

f Chi beat Bexhill by seven wickets last time out

26. But a ninth wicket partnership of 42 between Woolnough (18) and Marquino Mindley (23) at least saved face as Bognor were bowled out for 111. In contrast, Chichester performed extremely well on their temporary return to their spiritual home of Priory Park. A good team performance with the ball restricted Bexhill to 126 all out as Joe De La Fuente (3-14) took the plaudits. In reply, Simon Hasted (55*) anchored the innings as he shared half-century partnerships with De La Fuente (31) and Jay Hartard (29) in helping Chi home with seven wickets to spare. In Division Three West, Pagham will be looking to bounce back after suffering their first loss in five to Roffey seconds last time out. Stuart Hanks' side host West Chiltington & Thakeham tomorrow (12.30pm) looking to rediscover their stellar form of late which has lifted them up to mid-table security. Any hopes of pushing on were dashed though by Roffey, who, batting first, mounted a big score of 322-8. Rico Webb (4-66) was the pick of the Pagham bowlers. In reply, Hanks' side put up a good fight despite losing two quick wickets. Ryan Barratt (86 off 50 balls) was the pick with Justin Scott (50 off 34) following up with a hard-hitting half century. But the total of 279 all out saw Pagham fall 43 runs short.

Chi City shaping up well for new season CHICHESTER City boss Miles Rutherford will be delighted with his side's pre-season preparations after they smashed 16 past preseason opponents Wick. The SCFL Premier side had an excellent 2017/18 season with a sixth-placed finish in the league, a cup win and reaching the last 16 of the FA Vase for the first time. Rutherford is looking to keep the momentum going on the pitch but he has some key positions to fill. Scott Murfin and Harry Williams have departed to Pagham while influential goalkeeper Ant Ender has moved on. But Rutherford is looking to rebuild, with play-making number 10 Tiago Andrade (Broadbridge Heath) and Terrell Lewis

(Pagham) among his additions. Chi showed they are bedding down quickly with a 16-0 victory on Saturday against SCFL Division One side Wick. The club were quick to downplay the result though, posting on Twitter afterwards: "Remember, pre-season is about development and not results." Chi followed that up on Tuesday with an excellent 3-2 victory over Bostik Premier side Worthing at Oaklands Park. The club reminds local businesses that there is still time to take part in their annual sponsorship draw. Entry is ÂŁ120 and guarantees a local firm sponsorship of one of the club's games next season. Email: sponsorship@ chichestercityfc. co.uk or call 07801 957320.

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f Jimmy Muitt aims a header at goal in the Rocks 2-1 pre-season victory over Brighton | Pics: T McMillan

Young guns give Rocks hope as pre-season prep steps up Next Game

HORNDEAN (H) Today, 7.45pm

BOGNOR boss Jack Pearce has plenty to work with as the Rocks got their pre-season preparations underway in style. With the Bostik Premier season less than a month away, officials at Nyewood Lane are working overtime to make sure the squad are ready for their return to step three. Rocks fans will be pleased with what they have seen so far, as a young team full of familiar names and a number of fresh faces defeated Brighton & Hove Albion under 23s 2-1 in a home friendly on Tuesday. With matches against Wessex Premier side Horndean tonight and - perhaps more invitingly for supporters - League One Portsmouth to come on Tuesday (both 7.45pm), there's lots to be positive about for Bognor as the countdown to opening day is three weeks away. Goals from Doug Tuck and teenage forward Jack Parkinson sealed victory for Pearce's side on Tuesday night after Jordan Maguire-Drew had given the visitors the lead. But it was the overall performance against a team of youth internationals that will compete at the top level of age-level English football that would have given the Rocks manager the biggest pleasure. Included in the Bognor starting line up was 20-year-old midfielder Marley Ridge, who has signed for the Rocks on loan from National League Havant & Waterlooville. A number of other young trialists, some of them from the Chichester College football

academy, were also included. And it was one of these - Parkinson - who showed the biggest promise, popping up to pounce for a late winner. At the other end of the pitch, there was also a boost as Dan Lincoln played in goal, giving hope that the Berkshire-based stopped could commit to the club for another season. The emergence of youth is a boost, particularly as the Rocks have an extra space in their squad after the departure of veteran midfielder Dan Beck. The combative 34-year-old had been expected to return to Nyewood Lane for the new campaign. But Beck announced this week he had decided to play his football for Bostik Premier rivals Burgess Hill Town, with whom he had a spell back in 2008/9. A club spokesman said: "We would like to thank Dan for his contribution to the club and wish him every success for the future." Pearce will continue to assess a number of trialists at the remaining pre-season fixtures. The desire to strengthen up front is not a secret and he maintains there are 'a few irons in the fire'. The aim will be to have a core of the side together in time for the opening day trip to Haringey Borough on August 11. The Rocks also have a few off-the-field matters to deal with, like a request from Worthing who want to switch their home match with Bognor to a Saturday from Tuesday, October 23.

Rocks road trip to kick off year THE ROCKS will venture into new territory when they kick off their Bostik Premier season. The fixture computer has ensured Bognor will make the trip to north London to play Haringey Borough on the opening day of the season. Rocks fans will not have to wait long for the first home match of the season, though with Merstham visiting on August 14. The Bognor faithful will soon have one of eight Sussex derbies to look forward to. On August bank holiday Monday, the Rocks will travel to Lewes. The festive period will also throw up some tasty fixtures, with the return home match against Lewes on Boxing Day before a new year's day trip to Whitehawk. Rocks fans looking forward to a reunion with Darren Budd, James, Crane, Ollie Pearce and Alex Parsons may be disappointed though as the trip to Worthing is scheduled for Tuesday, October 23. The return fixture is on March 2. Bognor's longest trip of the season comes in late November when they head to the Essex coast to play Brightlingsea Regent on the 23rd. The Rocks end the season as they started on the road - with a trip to Folkestone Invicta. * Tonight's friendly with Horndean has been switched to Nyewood Lane (7.45pm).

THE ROCKS' full fixture list for the 2018/19 Bostik Premier season has been released. With matches against Sussex rivals Worthing, Lewes, Burgess Hill Town and Whitehawk - plus games against old foes like Wingate & Finchley, Tonbridge Angels and Enfield Town -there's plenty to look forward to for the Nye Camp following when the season kicks off.

AUGUST 2018 11/8 - Haringey Borough (A) 14/8 - Merstham (H, 7.45pm) 18/8 - Bishops Stortford (H) 25/8 - AFC Hornchurch (A) 27/8 - Lewes (A)

SEPTEMBER 2018 1/9 - Kingstonian (H) 15/9 - Carshalton Athletic (A) 22/9 - Folkestone Invicta (H) 29/9 - Potters Bar Town (A)

OCTOBER 2018 2/10 - Burgess Hill Town (H, 7.45pm) 6/10 - Corinthian Casuals (H) 13/10 - Tonbridge Angels (A) 20/10 - Margate (H) 23/10 - Worthing (A, 7.45pm)

NOVEMBER 2018 3/11 - Leatherhead (A) 10/11 - Enfield Town (H) 17/11 - Wingate & Finchley (H) 24/11 - Brightlingsea (A)

f Doug Tuck volleys home against the Seagulls

DECEMBER 2018 1/12 - Harlow Town (A) 8/12 - Dorking Wanderers (H) 15/12 - Kingstonian (A) 26/12 - Lewes (H)

JANUARY 2019 1/1 - Whitehawk (A) 5/1 - Carshalton Athletic (H) 12/1 - Burgess Hill Town (A) 19/1 - Potters Bar Town (H) 26/1 - Corinthian Casuals (A)

FEBRUARY 2019 2/2 - Tonbridge Angels (H) 6/2 - Merstham (A, 7.45pm) 9/2 - AFC Hornchurch (H) 16/2 - Bishops Stortford (A) 23/2 - Haringey Borough (H)

MARCH 2019 2/3 - Worthing (H) 9/3 - Margate (A) 16/3 - Enfield Town (A) 23/3 - Leatherhead (H, 3pm) 30/3 - Wingate & Finchley (A)

APRIL 2019 6/4 - Brightlingsea (H) 13/4 - Harlow Town (H) 20/4 - Dorking Wndrs (A) 22/4 - Whitehawk (H) 27/4 - Folkestone Invicta (A) All matches are 3pm kick off unless otherwise stated.

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