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City is 'saved' from new A27 BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk AN A27 action group has said Chichester has been saved from two bad options for the road. Highways England confirmed yesterday it had rejected options put forward for the A27 by the Build a Better A27 group. THe Summersdale A27 Action Group was not happy with the options put forward for the A27 and now claims the
city has had a lucky escape. Gavin Barrett, from the group, said: "Chichester has, for the foreseeable future, been spared the destructive effects of two bad options for the A27. "THe authoritative research on urban bypasses by the Campaign for Rural England has demonstrated that bypasses tend to reduce economic activity. "THis at a time when the already fragile economy of Chichester is facing sustained structural set-backs. "It is little wonder that the community
made its feelings known at Highways England and the Department for Transport. I, for one, salute once again the professionalism shown by Highways England. "Modest enhancements to the existing A27 as envisaged in the sensible District Plan will deliver enough benefit to Chichester." In a separate statement, the A27 Alliance yesterday questioned what had been achieved by county council expenditure of £100,000 on employing consultants
SYSTRA when 'neither of their deliverable’ options were considered workable or affordable by Highways England'. THe Alliance - ‘a group of parish councils and residents associations dedicated to getting the best Chichester bypass solution’ - said “it had warned rejecting RIS1 (a long-term vision for England's motorways and major roads between 2015 to 2020) funding in the hope of a more expensive scheme was a huge gamble that was never likely to succeed”. See page three
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New homes approved at former holiday park BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk PLANNING permission has been approved for 85 new homes at the South Downs Holiday Park in Bracklesham. At their meeting on Wednesday, councillors on the planning committee approved the application by Seaward Properties for the new homes on the site, which includes 30 per cent (26 units) as affordable homes. Redevelopment of the former South Downs Holiday Park includes the erection of the homes with vehicular access, a local equipped area for play, public open space, footpath links and other infrastructure. THe item was withdrawn from the agenda of the September meeting of the planning committee due to issues relating to access via Clappers Lane. When the item came up again at the November meeting, councillors were concerned about the density of the scheme at 40 dwellings per hectare. THere was also debate over the illustrative layout showing driveways
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fronting on to Clappers Lane. Members agreed to defer the application for negotiations with the developer on the illustrative layout. THe site was granted permission in December last year to change the use from a holiday park to agricultural works accommodation for a temporary period until October, 2019. At Wednesday's meeting, councillors raised concerns about a new application put forward for the agricultural workers to live here for a further three years and increase numbers from 300 to 400. Officers explained that these were separate applications and there was no reason why both planning applications could not be granted. After the November planning BY KEL committee meeting, negotiations tookkelly.wickha place including the number of dwellings reducing from 85 to 80 units at 37.5NEIGHBOU Christmas c dwellings per hectare. All three-storey flats and two and aarea of Chic magi half-storey houses are now replaced with A two-storey houses and the open marketChristmas one and two-bedroom flats in the south-local residen west corner of the site were omitted andCommunity THe party replaced with housing. Swanfield Group, who entertained THe city's councillors Chris Spink
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Greenfield site at Bosham gets the go ahead for development DISTRICT councillors at a planning meeting on Wednesday approved an application for 50 new homes in Bosham despite reservations over sewerage and flooding. Members raised issues over Southern Water's late confirmation that they can facilitate foul sewerage disposal and that it will not increase the risk of flooding. Cllr Richard Plowman put forward a motion to defer the application until they had more information from Southern Water, but not enough councillors agreed. THe site borders the A259, which itself comprises the northern boundary of the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and it was allocated for a development of 50 dwellings in the merging site allocation development plan document.
THe planning application is for a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom houses and maisonettes with 30 per cent (15 dwellings) making up affordable housing. THe planning decision was referred to Chichester District Council's planning committee due to the parish council's opposition, stating the application was premature. An agenda update sheet which was circulated said: "Southern Water has recently undertaken more detailed network modelling as part of a network growth review. "THe results of this assessment, to our current modelling procedures and criteria, indicates that the additional foul sewerage flows from the proposed development will not increase the risk of flooding in the existing public sewerage network."
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BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk NEIGHBOURS united to bring Christmas cheer to an often overlooked area of Chichester. A magical winter wonderland Christmas party was enjoyed by 120 local residents of all ages at the Swanfield Community Centre in the city centre. THe party was organised by THe Swanfield Resident Neighbourhood Group, who all dressed as elves and entertained guests at the centre. THe city's MP, Gillian Keegan, and councillors Simon Oakley, Jane Kilby, Chris Spink and Les Hixson all joined in
with the party spirit. Children were entertained all evening by Froggle the Elf with his magic, puppets, music and a bubble machine. On entry, every child was given a free raffle ticket for a surprise draw which turned out to be a free family pass to Chichester ice rink, donated by CHiCE. Father Christmas arrived in his grotto at the end of the evening and greeted each child, giving them a present. Cllr Kilby praised the work of the neighbourhood group and everyone involved in the evening. She added: "A special mention must go to the whole team for the decorations, the extensive buffet and a party to remember."
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From page one “We continue to be supportive of a bid for funding in RIS2 (Road Investment Strategy 2, 2020-25), but local politicians must realise that this is a hugely competitive process and a realistic, workable and affordable bid must be made to stand any chance of success.” Chichester District Council, West Sussex County Council and Chichester MP, Gillian Keegan, all met with Highways England to discuss the two concept schemes developed and put forward by the Build a Better A27 group. THe group consists of the district and county councils, Gillian Keegan, residents and businesses. “We are extremely disappointed with the response that we received from Highways England,” said district council leader Tony Dignum. “THis was a great opportunity to consider alternative options that would help resolve the traffic problems faced by residents, businesses and visitors. "However, Highways England has said the two concepts that our communities have developed – one which was for a northern route (the council’s preferred option) and one which was for a revised southern on-line route - are not affordable or workable. We are determined to continue to campaign for a better A27. "We need to see Highways England’s formal response and understand the detail regarding this feedback and will be meeting with the county council and Gillian Keegan in the new year to discuss our next steps. "Without a Government-funded scheme, Highways England will need to progress the improvements
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to the A27 that are outlined within the current Local Plan and these improvements are required solely to offset the traffic impacts of the new housing included in the plan.” Chichester district councillors followed West Sussex County Council in June, indicated their preference for a northern route to be promoted in the Government’s next round of roads investment. THe public are currently able to have their say on the district council’s local plan, which includes transport proposals to reduce the impact of development in the local plan review only. THese ideas were also put forward as back-up options in case Highways England did not put forward the A27 in Chichester for funding as part of Road Investment Strategy 2. West Sussex County Council leader Louise Goldsmith wrote on her blog yesterday: "At a meeting with Highways England on December 13, they advised us that an evaluation had been concluded and that neither option presented by the BABA27 group were workable or affordable. "I have asked Gillian Keegan to call an urgent meeting with the Secretary of State, Chris Grayling, to discuss the issue further and this request was supported by the district council. "Mr Grayling said he cancelled the scheme because the councils and community did not agree. Since then, working through BABA27, both councils have clearly set out their jointly agreed support for the mitigated Northern option. We all know and appreciate that Government has a very big issue at the moment but this matter is extremely important to everyone."
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kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk PUPILS AT a Chichester school welcomed BBC Radio 4's Jonathan Dimbleby for a special show on Friday. After bidding for the show back in 2013, Bishop Luffa hosted BBC Radio 4’s Any Questions? THe topical discussion programme in which an array of personalities from the worlds of politics, media and elsewhere are posed questions by the audience came to Chichester for the evening. Hosted by Jonathan Dimbleby, panellists included former shadow Foreign Secretary Hilary Benn, Brexit supporter, MP Peter Bone, Minister of State for Immigration at the Home Office, MP Caroline Nokes and Liberal Democrats leader Sir Vince Cable. Proceedings began with a warm-up from Peter Henley, one of the BBC’s presenters of Sunday Politics, who explained to the packed-out Bartlett Hall how the evening would work, before going live on air, with Mr Dimbleby introducing Chichester as a new home for both modern and traditional arts and culture. During the 45-minute grilling, a
student and teacher of Bishop Luffa made up two of them, with Mr THomas, who teaches law and economics at A-Level, asking: “Given the events in Parliament and Brussels this week, is a no-deal Brexit now inevitable?” Student Louis Buckler asked: “In a true democracy, should the people be able to voice their opinion on an issue on more than one occasion?” Both questions were greeted with applause from fellow members of the audience. Sixth form student, Sebastian Maxted, said after the show: "It was clear that all speakers and the audience by extension – not shying from the odd good-natured heckle – were thoroughly and manifestly engaged, with the standard of debate reflecting the tumultuously turbulent affairs ongoing at Westminster and Brussels." Some students, staff and parents met with Mr Dimbleby and MPs after the event, speaking freely on political issues of all kinds, or at one point, football. Mr Dimbleby, along with the other panelists, were particularly engaged with the students, sharing details of what it’s really like on the programme, as well as more light-hearted and personable discussion.
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Beloved path users unite in rain to celebrate a busy year USERS of a popular and beloved footpath ventured out in the rain to celebrate the end of a busy year. Councillors and residents from Chichester and beyond met on the path at the bridge over the railway near the side entrance to Bishop Luffa School. Seasonal refreshments were shared and lanterns decorated to hang on the trees which are under threat if the path is diverted by the developers of White House Farm project. Sarah Sharp, pictured above, said: "Despite the weather on Saturday, we handed out leaflets about our campaign - our leaflets might get soggy, but our enthusiasm for the campaign is still burning strong! We are still meeting people who do not know about the developers' plans to divert the path, so it is really important we continue to have a presence on the path and get the word out about the danger the path is under." "Recruiting new members and supporters is key for us, especially as we have two new ideas for fundraising
which we will be focussing on in the new year. "Firstly, we want to help get the Archway restored and put back on the path. Secondly, we believe that it is essential for the highways authority to be provided with accurate figures of usage of the path before the path gets diverted. "We have over a year's campaigning under our belt now and what a year that has been - our exhibition in January, visits to the path by key decisionmakers and creative new plans from John Grimshaw, the original designer of the path. "I cannot thank all the volunteers enough who have made this all possible." THe Friends of Centurion Way have planned a series of monthly events for 2019, starting with the traditional Beating the Bounds ride/walk on New Year's Day at 11am. You can sign up by visiting: centurionway.org.uk/sign-up-form/or email: funds@centurionway.org.uk
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` Chichester thefts A MAN has been charged with seven offences after being arrested by officers in Chichester. Edward Butler, 44, was stopped by police in Sheepwash Lane, Lavant, on Wednesday last week. Butler, from Havant, Hampshire, was arrested and charged with receiving stolen goods, theft from a motor vehicle, dangerous driving, failing to stop and driving without insurance. He pleaded not guilty at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Friday and was remanded in custody to appear at Portsmouth Crown Court on January 11.
` Women's suffrage THE ACHIEVEMENTS of the women’s suffrage movement were recognised at a West Sussex County Council meeting on Friday. Councillors took part in a debate to mark 100 years since the Representation of the People Act 1918 and other significant anniversaries for the movement. THey also reflected on the progress that has been made since the first two women county councillors, Ellen Chapman and the Hon Evelyn Gladys Cecil, were elected.
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Festive windows winners BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk FOUR independent businesses across Chichester, Midhurst, Petworth, Selsey and East Wittering have gained recognition for their festive window displays. THe competition was open to independent businesses that took part in Chichester District Council’s retail training programme, run by IBD Business Advice Group. Businesses were invited to create a Christmas window display using techniques they had learned from the training. Entries were judged on a range of criteria including: • How the products were displayed • THe use of space • Props and graphics within the display • Overall appearance of the shop front. Winners were chosen by IBD Business Advice Group. Timothy Roe Fine Jewellery won the product-based business category for Chichester. Owner Tim Roe said: "We feel fantastic to have been chosen as a winner. Our team worked really hard to design and put together our Christmas window display. "We enjoyed the retail training programme and found it really useful, especially learning how to analyse the way our customers look at the displays. "THis helped us to determine where to position the products in our display to ensure they can be seen by customers
walking by from different directions. We’re really proud of our window display and delighted with the result." Let’s Go Back Retro & Vintage Shop won the product-based business category for Selsey and East Wittering. Christine Barrett runs the shop, which is based in East Wittering. She said: “Doing the retail training programme has helped me to think more about the IT side of the business. "I started the shop four years ago and it’s great being situated in Wittering Walk because we are a variety of small
businesses. THe shop was only meant to be a retirement hobby but as time has progressed I’ve become more and more involved with it and I’m enjoying it a great deal." THe Upholsterer was the winner of the product-based business category for Petworth and Midhurst and Chaplins Coffee House Ltd in Selsey won the service-based business category across all five locations Cllr Tony Dignum, leader of Chichester District Council, said: “I would like to congratulate our winners and all of
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` Police reports OVER the week of Monday, December 3, to Sunday, December 9, there were seven reports of vehicle crime reported in beauty spot car parks. Locations included Kennel Hill, Goodwood, Eartham Wood Hylters Lane, Chilgrove, Goodwood Racecourse and Stoughton. In Hampden Place, Tangmere, on the Monday, a vehicle windscreen was damaged while parked outside a property. Serial 0788 03/12 . On Tuesday, December 4, a cold caller deceived a vulnerable victim into handing over cash. Serial 1314 4/12. In Bognor Road, Chichester, the same day, two commercial vehicles were stolen from a work premises. Vehicles were a Blue Ford Transit van and White Ford Pallet van. Serial 0411 4/12 A Silver Mercedes S Class was taken from Lagness Road, Runcton, also on the Tuesday. Serial 1407 04/12. In Danley Lane, Linchmere, on Wednesday, December 5, a vehicle was broken into while parked. Nothing was removed from the vehicle. Serial 0981 05/12 A porch was broken into and a lawnmower stolen from a property in Fishbourne Road West, Chichester, on THursday, December 6. Serial 1273 06/12. In Whyke Road, Chichester, on Sunday, December 9, an attempted garage break-in was reported. Nothing was stolen. Serial 0652 9/12.
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Back to traditions with a green Father Christmas BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk CHILDREN were amazed to see Father Christmas dressed in his traditional green outfit over the weekend. Visitors to the Weald and Downland Living Museum at Singleton met Santa, seated in his chamber, traditionally decorated with seasonal greenery. Green Father Christmas spoke to the children and selected presents from a large wooden chest to give to each child. Every child was able to spend some time with Green Father Christmas before receiving a traditional toy wrapped in brown paper and string. Mums and dads and other guests were able to enjoy a hot drink and mince pie while waiting to see Green Father Christmas at the museum. THe earliest reference to Father Christmas is said to be found in the mid-15th century, when a Sir ChristĂŤmas appears in a carol. Father Christmas was part of an old English midwinter festival, dressed in green to symbolise the returning spring. He was known as 'Sir Christmas', 'Old Father Christmas' or Old Winter'. At this time, Father Christmas was not the bringer of gifts for small children, but instead he knocked on doors and ate with families before moving on to the next house.
THe very famous Ghost of Christmas Present in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is based on Father Christmas. He is described as a large man with a red beard and fur-lined green robe. Marketing manager, Emma Keen, said: "Following the success of last year, we are again having 'visit Green Father Christmas' days at the museum. Our Father Christmas
is based in our Medieval House from North Cray this year. "He should be referred to at all times as Father Christmas (never Santa). THe ancient traditions are tangled. "THere are connections with Old Winter and the herald of spring, as well as the Christian feast days, and so a green Father Christmas cannot be associated with any
particular building or century. We are not presenting historical authenticity here as we do elsewhere on site so it should not be regarded as such. "It is a bit of fun, and a nod towards the gentler traditions of the past when Christmas was regarded as a time of celebration and jollity, more than a commercial opportunity!"
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A magical and modern twist on classic fairytale Theatre Review By Kelly Wickham Sleeping Beauty Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP www.cft.org.uk Until December 30 EVERYONE remembers the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty from a child, a princess under a fairy’s curse pricks her finger on a spindle and sleeps for 100 years, waiting to be woken by a prince’s kiss. THis year, the children of Chichester Festival Youth THeatre have bought this tale as old as time alive but with a twist involving two princes! THis is a truly incredible two hours packed with stunning visual aids, incredible costumes and overflowing with talent. THe acting of Beauty, played by Izzy Richardson,
and the prince, Joe Russell were both fantastic, and audiences were thoroughly entertained further by the courtiers who were impeccably in time and quick witted, and easily stole the show. THeir timing, humour and facial expressions worked well with the Queen and King throughout their performance. Of course, Megan Bewley, who created the perfect humour and delivery with her performance of the Queen Ogreress was worthy of a separate applause. THe Fairy Goody in all three forms, played by Emily McAlpine, Francesca McBride and Katie Utting, were all mesmerising, too, despite the undue amounts of wind passing, which felt slightly unnecessary. THe first half of the show is a fun adaptation on the classic story and the second shows what life is like after for Beauty and her prince. Although the second sitting was slightly more perplexing, the characters continued with their witty remarks and clever acting.
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Festivities at the inn The Patridge Inn Charlton Road, Singleton PO18 0EY www.thepartridgeinn.co.uk 01243 811251 info@thepartridgeinn.co.uk THE PARTRIDGE Inn in Singleton will welcome Father Christmas for an evening of festive spirit and heart-warming carols tonight (Friday). THe pub will also be welcoming the local choir from St Mary’s Church in Singleton, who will be singing Christmas carols. Enjoy the festive atmosphere with a glass of mulled wine and mince pie in front of the fire or why not book a table for supper? Father Christmas will be at THe Partridge Inn from 6pm and the choir is due to perform from 7pm. If you are looking for a New Year’s party with a difference, why not go along to THe Partridge Inn’s New Year’s Eve Murder Mystery Evening? THe theme is gangsters and molls, giving you a great chance to get a group of friends together
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Beat the Christmas bloat www.denisekelly.co.uk Tel: 07730671436 Email: denise@thewellbeingcompanyltd.com IT'S CHRISTMAS, the food and drinks are flowing and then what happens? We get heart burn, acid indigestion, excess gas, belching, gurgling and passing wind! Not too attractive at the best of times, especially with all the family staying over for the festive period! THis could all lead to a bloated belly, especially during this time of year where we seem to be having too much of a good thing from chocolate, cheese, peanuts, mince pies and plenty of alcohol. THe list could go on and on… Firstly, the easiest thing I can suggest is that you might want to slow things down while you’re eating, Try not to eat too quickly as too much air can be swallowed, leading to abdominal distension (bloating). Eating in a slow and relaxed way and making sure you are sat down and away from your desk, TV or any other type of screen is better to keep a happy tummy! Eating too fast or eating in front of a screen can send the wrong messages to your brain, so instead of producing digestive juices, enzymes or bile and stimulating contractions in our digestive tract – all of which help the digestive process along – your body is actually producing stress hormones and increasing brain activity to process the information coming from
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AQUAMAN (12A) Fri - Sun & Thur: 4.30pm, 8pm Mon, Dec 24: 1.45pm, 4pm Wed, Dec 26: 4.45pm MARY POPPINS RETURNS (U) Fri - Sun: 10am, 11.15pm, 1.30pm, 5pm, 8.30pm Mon, Dec 24: 9.45am, 1pm, 4.30pm Wed, Dec 26: 11am,1.45pm, 5pm Thur: 10am ,12.15pm, 1.30pm, 5pm, 8.30pm RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET (PG) Fri - Sun: 2.15pm, 5pm Mon, Dec 24: 10.30am Wed, Dec 26: 2pm Thur: 3.15pm THE GRINCH (U) Fri - Sun: 2pm Mon, Dec 24: 1.30pm Wed, Dec 26: 11.15am Thur: 9.45am, 2pm SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE (PG) Fri - Sun and Thur: 11am Mon, Dec 24: 10.45am Wed, Dec 26: 11.45am BUMBLEBEE (PG) Mon, Dec 24: 4.45pm Wed, Dec 26: 5.15pm Thur: 6pm MORTAL ENGINES (12A) Fri - Sun: 7.45pm HOLMES AND WATSON (12A) Wed, Dec 26: 3pm Thur: 8.45pm
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A journey to Neverland By Kelly Wickham Peter Pan New Theatre Royal 20-24 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth PO1 2DD www.newtheatreroyal.com Until Monday, December 31 AUDIENCES flew on a magical journey to Neverland at the New THeatre Royal with a magical and thrilling family show. THe story is a familiar one but at times the play felt slightly misdirected between a theatre show and a pantomime, confusing audiences slightly but not taking any magic away from the children in their seats. THe hisses and boos for Captain Hook were there, the magical noises for Tinkerbell and of course the clumsy slapstick with pirates and Mr Darling, but the familiar cries of "He's over there behind you!" and the dame were both nowhere to be seen which may not have been a bad thing. THe audience could focus on the brilliant acting of Peter Pan, Wendy and Lily who could sing, dance and act impeccably. THere was huge delight on the children's faces as magical props and scenes changed and brought the stage to life for the world of Neverland. Peter Pan is an alternative to a pantomime and Christmas play with the perfect mix of both!
Chichester Cinema listings from Dec 21 FRI, DEC 21 1.15pm THe Grinch (PG) 90 mins 3.45 Mirai (English Language) (PG) 98 mins 6pm C'est La Vie (15) 117 mins 8.30pm Tulip Fever (15) 105 mins SAT, 22 DEC 12.30pm Tulip Fever 3pm Alan Bennett’s Allelujah! 170mins inc interval 6pm C'est La Vie 8.45pm Mirai (Japanese Language) SUN, 23 DEC 12.45pm Tulip Fever 3.45pm THe Nutcracker (Bolshoi Ballet Live) 140 mins inc Interval 6pm Tulip Fever 8.30pm C'est La Vie MON, 24 DEC 12.45 pm Mirai (English Language) 2.45pm Tulip Fever 5pm C'est La Vie TUE, DEC 25 CLOSED WED, DEC 26 CLOSED THU, DEC 27 1pm THe Grinch 3.15pm C'est La Vie 6pm Tulip Fever 8.30pm Tulip Fever
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Mary Poppins Returns Release date: December 21 Cinema: Picturedrome Tickets: www.picturedromebognor.com Genre: Family, Fantasy, Musical AFTER a half-century hiatus, Mary Poppins Returns to cinema screens for a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious sequel, and to once again spread magic and joy wherever she touches down. Taking place 20 years after the original, the story takes us back to Cherry Tree Lane to reunite with Michael and Jane Banks. THe siblings are now all grown up and Michael has three children of his own, but after a personal tragedy, they face the threat of losing their home. Poppins’ surprise entrance sparks an unmissable adventure that traverses the most wondrous of worlds to help the Banks family overcome the trials and tribulations of reality. Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns promises to be a moving tale filled with charming characters and a deeply immersive onscreen experience that reminds us that everything is possible, even the impossible.
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WELL, almost. You’ll have plenty of things to occupy yourselves on December 25 and 26, the only days Chichester Cinema at New Park packs films away in favour of turkey and tinsel. Treats galore this week include two unmissable Performance events, the Bolshoi Ballet’s exquisite THe Nutcracker and Alan Bennett’s Allelujah! from London’s newest theatre, THe Bridge. THe magic of Tchaikovsky’s famous score wraps around the enchanting world of THe Nutcracker. Late on Christmas Eve, Clara, a young girl, tiptoes downstairs in search of her favourite present, a nutcracker doll. THere, she is met by the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer who transports her on a dream-like adventure, where she encounters the Mouse King, the Sugar Plum Fairy and more magical characters. In contrast is Allelujah! Bennett’s play, always an event, and his latest has his trademark quirkiness and warmth, an affection for eccentricity. It’s also angry at the erosion of the NHS and at the complacency of those who imagine that British institutions can survive without skilled and eager immigrants.
THese must-sees are joined by Tulip Fever, an imaginative, enthralling and original film directed by Justin Chadwick (THe Other Boleyn Girl). 17th century Amsterdam comes to life with lavish sets, rapturous costumes and Oscar winners Christoph Waltz, Judi Dench, and Alicia Vikander. THe plot surrounds a young woman, Sophia (Vikander) who is taken on by a wealthy nobleman (Waltz) to bear him a son. But the plan goes awry when she persuades him to engage a struggling artist to paint her portrait. Mirai, a Japanese animated film dubbed with the voices of Rebecca Hall, John Cho and others, tells the tale of little Kun who is finding life hard after the birth of his baby sister, but his flights of fancy introduce him to the human spirit of his pet dog, teenage Mirai from the future and his greatgrandfather as a young man. THis beautiful family film is very reminiscent of A Christmas Carol in its plotting. THe Grinch is back! Odds are you've already read the Dr. Seuss book or watched the original. And knowing that THe Grinch doesn't ruin Christmas won't stop anyone from enjoying this delightful film, voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch, Angela Lansbury and Pharrell Williams. THe final treat this week is C’est la Vie by the new kings of French comedy, Eric Toledo and Olivier Nackache (Untouchables). Wedding planner Max has a big event on his hands but will bride, groom and staff play ball for the smooth running of the nuptials? ça, c’est la question! THe cinema staff wish you the merriest of times over Christmas, doors opening on 27 December for Robin Hood, Fantastic Beasts: THe Crimes of Grindelwald and THe Girl in the Spider’s Web with Claire Foy as Lisbeth Salander. Oh, and book now too for New Year’s Eve Concert from the Berlin Philharmoniker Live, conducted by Daniel Barenboim. Mozart! Ravel! (31 Dec,1 Jan). All seats are reservable on our plush red seats. Bar. Box office: 01243 786650. Chichester Cinema at New Park, New Park Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7XY.
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Bumblebee Release date: December 24 Cinema: Picturedrome Tickets: www.picturedromebognor. com Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi IT'S been 11 years since Transformers first smashed onto cinema screens. Since then, our world has been the chosen battleground for five cinematic standoffs between the heroic Autobots and the villainous Decepticons. Now the focus falls on fan favourite Bumblebee in this new eighties-set endeavour. On the run in 1987, Bumblebee
finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie, a teenage girl on the cusp of turning 18, discovers a damaged yellow Volkswagen Beetle. But when she starts fixing it up, she quickly learns that her new bug is actually Bumblebee, a robot in disguise, broken by a battle that is only just beginning. As the pair begin to form a strong bond, conflict arrives in the form of an anti-Autobot military man and the Decepticons, who threaten Bumblebee's very existence on our planet.
CHICHESTER Cathedral is preparing for Christmas with a range of services open to all over the festive period. In the run-up to Christmas Day, the cathedral is hosting three carol services with the renowned cathedral choir, telling the story of the birth of Jesus Christ through readings and music. THe choir’s language skills will be fully tested this year as the music in these special services requires them to sing in five different languages (English, Latin, German, Spanish, French), with one of the carols composed by a member of the choir, George Haynes. THe carol services will take place tonight (Friday, December 21) at 6pm, and tomorrow (Saturday, December 22) at 3pm. THe cathedral will open an hour before the start of each service. THese services are open to all, no tickets are needed and entry is free. THe cathedral is also hosting two Christmas Eve crib services for families, taking place at 2.30pm and 4pm. THe ‘blessing of the crib’ sees children helping to re-enact the Christmas story, often by dressing up in their own costumes, as angels, shepherds or wise men, and being invited to bring the crib scene to life. THis traditional Christmas carol service is open to all, dressed up or not, and lasts about 40 minutes. Services on Christmas Eve will be
accompanied by choral music and Bible readings, with a special Choral Evensong, sung by the cathedral choir, at 5.30pm, followed by the Midnight Eucharist, with the Bishop of Chichester, taking place at 11pm. On Christmas Day, a service of Holy Communion will take place at 8am, followed by Choral Mattins at 10am and the Sung Eucharist for Christmas Day at 11am. Evening prayer will take place at 5.30pm. Visitors to the cathedral over the Christmas period will also be able to enjoy a spectacular laser Star of Bethlehem, projected over the Cathedral Nave, and a set of restored nativity figures, on display in the Sailors’ Chapel until Christmas Eve when they will be moved to the High Altar. Further details on all the services and events taking place at Chichester Cathedral can be found at chichestercathedral.org.uk
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Christmas leftovers At the end of a busy Christmas Day and Boxing Day, the sight of leftovers can make you feel queasy, but why not cut down on the waste and use up those festive treats to make extra meals you can eat for the next week or freeze for quick fix, healthy dinners in the new year!
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TRADITIONALLY, bubble and squeak is made from leftover vegetables. THis recipe calls for potatoes, cabbage, carrot and onions to be combined and grilled. Serve as a side dish or eat as a tasty snack or meal.
USE up your leftover chocolates to create some delicious gooey brownies. Serves: 12 Prep: 30mins | Cook: 30mins | Extra time: 10mins cooling | Ready in: 1hr 10mins
Serves: 4 Prep: 15mins | Cook: 20mins Extra time: 35mins | Ready in: 1hr 10mins
and let the tin stand on a wire rack until it has cooled down. Once cool take the brownies out and cut into squares. Add chocolate sauce if desired.
Simple turkey curry THIS is a twist on butter chicken, but instead uses turkey. THis turkey curry is very simple to make, with just a handful of ingredients. And instead of the curry powder, you could use your favourite curry paste to taste. Serves: 4 Prep: 10mins | Cook: 40mins | Ready in: 50mins Ingredients
Ingredients • 200g unsalted butter, chopped • 250g chopped chocolate • 200g caster sugar • 3 medium eggs • 125g plain flour • 50g cocoa powder • 1 tsp mixed spice • Christmas chocolates such as Quality Street, Roses, Celebrations, etc. chopped in half
Ingredients • 450g potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks • 180g cabbage, finely chopped • 1 carrot, grated • 1 onion, finely chopped • 1 teaspoon English mustard • 55g mature Cheddar cheese, grated • Salt and pepper to taste
Turkey and mushroom pie TAKE your leftover roast turkey and turn it into this delicious warming pie using just Christmas dinner leftovers and shop-bought pastry. Serves: 6 Preperation: 15mins | Cook: 50mins | Ready in: 1hr 5mins Method Place the potatoes into a saucepan and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to the boil, then simmer over medium heat until tender enough to pierce with a fork, about 10 minutes. Drain and mash potatoes, then set aside. Meanwhile, combine the cabbage and carrot in another saucepan and add just enough water to barely cover the bottom of the pan. Cook over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain off liquid and stir into the mashed potatoes along with the onion, mustard and Cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into 4 flattened cakes. Heat a greased grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the rounds on the pan and grill until heated through and golden brown, about 5 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.
In another bowl, whisk the sugar with the eggs, using a whisk until light and creamy. Add the melted chocolate to the whisked eggs, add the vanilla extract and mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon. Now sift in the flour and cocoa powder and mix well, you can now add the chopped up chocolates and mixed spice. Using a spatula scrape the lovely chocolate mixture into the baking tin. Put the tin in the oven and cook for 2025 minutes, you can check the brownies by pushing in a cocktail stick or knife in the middle of the mix and when pulled out you should see some of the mix still sticking to the stick or knife. Just don’t overcook the mix or it becomes very dry. Take the brownies out of the oven,
Ingredients • 1 knob butter • 325g mushrooms, chopped • 275g leftover roast turkey, chopped or shredded • 450ml turkey gravy • 1 sheet shop-bought pastry Method Preheat oven to 180 C / Gas mark 4. In a large pan, saute the mushrooms in the butter over medium high heat. Once they've lost some liquid, add the turkey and gravy. Pour into a pie dish. Cover with pastry. Pinch the pastry around the edge of the pie dish, and cut slits in the top to release steam. Place pie on a baking tray to prevent the gravy from overflowing onto the bottom of your oven. Cook in centre of oven until pastry is golden brown, approximately 45 minutes.
Method Preheat the oven to 160 C / Gas mark 3, and line a baking tin with a piece of foil or baking paper. In a medium size microwave safe bowl heat the chopped butter and dark chocolate on high for 1 minute. Remove and stir until blended. You may need a further 30 seconds. Stir until smooth. Cool slightly so that you do not cook the eggs when you add them. • • • • • • • •
150g butter 2 onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 (2cm) piece root ginger, chopped 2 tablespoons curry powder (or to taste) 500g turkey breast, cubed 6 fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped 150ml passata
Method Melt butter in saucepan, then add onions, garlic, ginger and curry powder. Fry for 5 minutes, but don't let the onions or garlic brown. Add the tomatoes and passata. Mix together well. Stir in the cubed turkey, cover and allow to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with basmati rice, dal and naan bread.
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f Blues are tenth in London South One
Blues end the year with loss CHICHESTER RFC will be looking to kick on in 2019 after ending a disappointing year with a loss. 2018 was not the finest in the history of the Blues on the pitch, with the team falling short in a promotion race before starting this season with just one win in eight. November brought an upturn in fortunes. Alongside progress on the clubhouse, the first XV clicked into gear with four wins on the bounce with dragged Chi up to mid-table n London South One. But 2018 ended with two successive losses against sides who on another day they could have defeated. THe latest came last weekend away at Tottonians. THe Southampton-based side had been on an awful run of form, losing five on the bounce. But Blues did not show up for a match played in atrocious conditions and ended up on the wrong side of a 42-12 scoreline. THat defeat means Chi head into the festive break in tenth in the 14-team division, two places and two points above last weekend's victors. THey return to action on January 5 when promotion-
chasing Medway make the trip south to Oaklands Park. In Hampshire Premier, thirdplace Bognor RFC also have a fortnight off for the festive period. THe Purple and Greens nearly went into Christmas on the ultimate high as they came within a whisker of defeating league leaders Basingstoke at Hampshire Avenue last weekend. Both sides were at their physical best in testing conditions. But it was the visitors who scored first, taking a 5-0 lead into half time. After the break, Bognor emerged energised and prop Chris Webb took advantage, carrying three Stoke defenders across the line with him to put the home side 7-5 up. Basingstoke hit back and scored two quick tries to take a 7-15 lead. THe home side did not give up, however. Joshua Burgess took a quick penalty and slipped the ball to Paddy Burnett who crossed. 14-15. Fly half Dave Sweeney then missed a penalty in the dying minutes. A scrum on the five metre line followed but Bognor could not cross to seal a memorable win.
f Bognor's Dave Sweeney attempts a conversion
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CHICHESTER City Ladies boss Aaron Smith maintains he is more than happy with this side's first half of the season despite losing two from three in the last month. THe Oaklands Park side have exceeded all expectations in the FA National League Southern so far, ending 2018 in second spot. But it could have been even better for Chi as a disappointing defeat to Watford saw them pushed off top spot. THen they were defeated by Crawley Wasps in the FA Cup. City ensured they did not go into Christmas with three reverses in a row by beating Bexhill United 6-0 in the Sussex Senior Cup quarter finals last weekend. Sixteen-year-old Gemma White was among the scorers on her debut. It sets up a semi-final rematch with the Wasps on January 20. Before then, though, is a trip to leaders Coventry United on January 13. Smith said: ""We didn't want to get that losing mentality and habit. "If someone said in summer that we would lose only three games in the first half of the season I would have bitten their hand off. "We now have time to reset and have a break over Christmas, then come back in January for a tough game. We're looking forward to it."
f Chi's Gemma White celebrates a debut goal
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PAGHAM will go into their crunch Boxing Day derby against Chichester City with added incentive as the Lions seek their first win in more than a month. Hopes were high at Nyetimber Lane that this season would see a push on all fronts with promotion the ultimate aim for an ambitious outfit. But those hopes have faded in recent weeks, with Pagham losing out in the last 64 of the FA Vase as well as seeing their undefeated record in the SCFL Premier end. Now on a run of three defeats in a row,
Pagham's hopes of recording their first win since mid-November against Hassocks have been dashed by the weather. Lions, who are now seventh, will try again tomorrow when they play Lancing on the 3G at Culver Road (3pm) THen it is back to Nyetimber on Boxing Day for that much-anticipated clash with league leaders Chichester (11am). THe two sides have already met at Nyetimber Lane this season in the Peter Bentley Cup. While the match ended in a goalless draw, it was Chi who progressed after a nervy penalty
f Pagham last won a month ago against Hassocks
shoot-out. In SCFL Division One, Selsey and Sidlesham will also lock horns for their own Boxing Day derby (11am) with both sides in need of three points. Blues have been surging up the table in recent weeks, rising to fifth after three wins from four. Meanwhile, Sids are at the other end of the table, with Steve Bailey's side sitting seventh bottom in what is a tight division. THe match at Selsey's Bunn Leisure Stadium will be extra special for the managers of both sides who only six months ago were managing the opposing clubs. Both Selsey and Sids will be short of match practice though having played just once each in the last month. In SCFL Division Two, Bosham look to have put their early season difficulties behind them as they pull away from the foot of the table. THe Robins welcome bottom side Ferring to Walton Lane tomorrow (2pm) having won their last three in the league. THe latest came away at Worthing Town last weekend when an early goal from Conor Crabb and then a second half strike by James Ruston sealed all three points. THe result has lifted Bosham to fifth bottom. With tomorrow's opponents winning just once all season the odds should be in the Robins' favour to make it four wins on the bounce.
Chi aim to top the tree at Christmas CHICHESTER City can head into the Christmas break leading the way after edging out fellow promotion chasers Horsham YM last weekend. Miles Rutherford’s side produced one of their best displays of the season to nullify YM's attack during the clash at Gorings Mead. Skipper Ellis Martin then completed the smash and grab victory by slotting home a penalty with five minutes to play. THose three points saw Chi draw level with YM at the top of the SCFL Premier but leapfrog them on goal difference. With a home match to come this weekend against struggling Hassocks tomorrow (3pm) Rutherford knows that three points would guarantee his side are top of the three at the
halfway mark of the season. THen, on Boxing Day, there is a short trip to Pagham to look forward to (11am) with a healthy crowd expected to see two of the best sides in the division go toe-to-toe. While no trophies are handed out at this stage of the season, it would be a moraleboosting claim for all at Oaklands as they head into 2019 preparing for a promotion push. Central to Chi's efforts will be a meagre defence which has conceded just 14 goals from 18 matches so far this season. THe clean sheet at Horsham last weekend was City's tenth of the season and, combined with Martin's sixth goal of the season, helped end a run of five wins in a row for YM.
f Chi City are top of the table
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ROCKS fans will have just two things on his Christmas list this year. After a promising start to life back in the Bostik Premier Bognor have stalled in recent weeks as injuries have taken their toll. THe Rocks have won just once in the league in the last two months, meaning they head into the busy Christmas period down in 14th, 13 points off top spot. With back-to-back derby day matches at Worthing (tomorrow, 3pm) and at home to Lewes on Boxing Day (3pm), the Bognor management duo of Jack Pearce and Robbie Blake have made it clear they want improvements. But they will need to be at their best if they are to deliver Rocks fans two wins from two as a Christmas present. Pearce said: “I understand the frustration but nobody is more frustrated than me and Robbie. We're constantly talking to players to try to improve our options and we are hopeful that we can bring in new players very soon.” Bognor will need to make major improvements after perhaps their worst performance of the season in monsoon conditions at Kingstonian last weekend. Dan Smith's early goal was the only bright spot for the Rocks as the home side bagged four to send Pearce's youngsters crashing to a third loss in a row. Speaking after the match, Blake was clear
he expected the players to improve - starting with the match tomorrow at Worthing. THe Rocks coach said: "We were miles off and I am really sorry for the supporters who came to watch us in the pouring rain. THey are a credit and I would ask them to please stick with us. "THey have seen early on in the season that we are a good side and we will come good again. "We understand the frustration but we need unity. I can guarantee you we will get it right, I am more determined that anyone to do that. "Me and Jack know we have a few things wrong and we will address them. Yes, we have personnel out and we need a few players in and when we do that then there is long enough left in the season for us to turn it round." Rocks have added to their ranks in recent days, too, with defender Ed Sanders resigning from Whitehawk. Pearce has also signed 17-year-old midfielder Drew Richardson from League One Luton. He is likely to take the place of Tommy Block in the squad after the teenager is on the verge of completing a move to Hibernian. Pearce said: "We wish him [Tommy] the best of fortunes in this new chapter of his career and as a club we are proud to have played a part in his development."
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BOGNOR teen midfielder Tommy Block is set to be snapped up by Scottish Premier side Hibernian for an undisclosed fee. THe 18-year-old was told this week he had done enough to seal a professional contract with the Easter Road outfit after impressing Hibs boss Neil Lennon. THe move comes after Block spent two trial periods in Edinburgh, the first of which was spent with the youngster battling a bug. But during his second stint, the talented ball-playing midfielder showed enough promise to persuade Lennon to snap him up. Bognor boss Jack Pearce confirmed the news this week, adding that he was working to complete the finishing touches to the deal. A cash fee is involved, with the Rocks set to use that money to reinvest in the club. Block, who has worked alongside his dad as a painter and decorater, said: " It’s a dream come true to be offered the chance of a professional contract and to do it with Hibs makes me feel beyond happy because, having spent time with them, I know it is the right move for me." Pearce said: "For any youngster playing at our level to be offered a contract as professional footballer is absolutely fantastic."
f Bognor's Tommy Block
IT’S fair to say it has not quite been the run-up to Christmas we all wanted. A few weeks ago, we were in the playoff places and had the top three in our sights. But things have not gone to plan in the last month or so. We have not won in three and are on our worst run of the season. It’s hard to say where things have gone wrong. Everyone is putting the work in and the warm-ups before games are going well. But we just don’t have the confidence that we did early on in the season, which means if we let in a single goal then our heads are dropping. It was the same old story away at Kingstonian last weekend. Any time you lose 4-1 it’s hard to take many positives out of the match. But when Dan got that early goal we all got a lift and for a brief while we thought we could get three points. THen they got a couple of goals which were in part due to silly individual errors and we went in at half time 3-1 down. We did have chances to pull a few goals back but it just didn’t fall our way. Afterwards, we had a few frank conversations in the dressing room about where we can improve. We just have to pick ourselves up and go again tomorrow. THere are always excuses that can be made. Injuries have not been too kind to us and we are still missing four or five who would probably be in the team. THat means we have a few new faces in and around the squad, too, which means perhaps we haven’t had the consistency that we need in terms of selection. THe weather was atrocious too which means that it was difficult to play our usual passing game. But really, it's down to us as players that have to do better
on the pitch. THere’s no better chance to do that than against two local rivals over Christmas. Worthing will be a tough nut to crack. THey’ve invested a lot in recent years and have a good squad with a good set-up. I know they have slipped down the table recently but I think they will be there or thereabouts in April. Some of the lads I obviously know quite well, too, with Alex Parsons, James Crane and Darren Budd all playing for them. It will be a bit of a tasty game against two of the better footballing sides in the division so I expect there will be a big crowd for that one. It will be the same back home on Boxing Day when Lewes come to visit. THey've been on a real run of late and if there's a repeat of the 3-3 draw we had earlier in the season then it will be a good one for all the fans to watch. I’ve said before that we have nothing to fear with big games. We normally rise to the occasion and, when you play teams who are near the top of the table, it also means that we will be playing a side who also likes to pass it rather than be a bit more direct. I just hope that we can pick up some points from those matches as Christmas is always nicer for everyone involved in the club if we are winning. We also this week had the news that Tommy had been offered a pro contract with Scottish Premier side Hibernian. Everyone is delighted for him and we wish him all the best for the future. I also want to take this time to wish all Rocks fans a Merry Christmas THe support this year, as always, has been phenomenal given the rollercoaster it has been. I hope you all have amazing breaks spending time with family and friends. See you all in 2019!
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