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City help to benefit others BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk PIONEERING work in Chichester will help benefit claimants around the country later this year. Arun and Chichester Citizen’s Advice was invited by the government’s Department for Work and Pensions to pilot a new national service for the troubled universal credit system.

Luca Badioli, the Citizen’s Advice chief executive, said: “The DWP has now contracted Citizen’s Advice to deliver universal support to help people making universal credit claims from April, 2019. “Arun and Chichester Citizen’s Advice have been chosen to pilot this new service and we have been delivering it since November 5 last year. “We have a good relationship with the local Jobcentreplus managers and the county partnership manager and we

have been able to help clients by quickly communicating and addressing minor issues.” A concern was raised about EU nationals experiencing delays by being required to pass a habitual residence test to provide their entitlement. Many of Citizen’s Advice’s earlier concerns had been at least partly addressed by the government, Mr Badioli said. More than 500 Chichester residents

were claiming universal credit as the new year began. Emma Wareham, county partnership manager from the Department for Work and Pensions, said: "We currently have 542 claimants on universal credit full service here. "They are all welcome to use the facilities at the Jobcentre when they wish to and to attend our provision days, each Wednesday. See page three

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Annual beating of the bounds in city BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk FRIENDS of Centurion Way members gathered on New Year's Day morning for the annual Beat the Bounds of the Path, aiming to raise awareness that the path is still under threat from development. Beating the Bounds is an ancient parish tradition dating back to Anglo Saxon Times. It is a custom where communities, usually led by church officials, walk their parish boundary so everyone may understand which land lays within their own parish. The Friends of Centurion Way have re-appropriated this ancient tradition to highlight the existing route of Centurion Way, which they wish to preserve. The activity has now become a regular annual event and this year participants enjoyed glorious sunshine in contrast to last year's rain. On reaching the railwaymen sculptures at the amphitheatre, walkers stopped to cook hot soup and make coffee. The Friends of Centurion Way have been campaigning to preserve the path since autumn 2017. Member Mark Record said: "Linden and Miller Homes are building the White House Farm development on the western side of Chichester.

"They pledged to have a southern access road in place by occupation of the 225th home in their first phase of development. "Machines have now broken the ground in both the first and second phase areas of the development but still there has been no public consultation regarding plans for a southern access road which potentially threatens the path. "I regularly attend Friends of Centurion Way meetings and can see our group BY KEL becoming increasingly frustrated bykelly.wickha the developers' failure to publish their intended plans. Until these plans areA FAMOUS released, it is impossible for us to engagean extensi in a meaningful consultation process. Hall. "One of the primary reasons I The Rev purchased my home on the ParklandsGeorge’s, ex estate was its proximity to the Centurionan ambitiou Way footpath/cycleway. I thoroughlywhen he arr enjoy my daily commute which begins He said: Chichester each day on Centurion Way. "I will feel great disappointment if wethe parish a lose the existing southern end of thefrom their path, especially if my local communityfunding po are denied proper engagement in makingcommunity this planning decision. I know manytogether wit local people share similar feelings." The dates of Friends of Centurion Way meetings and our other events can be found at: centurionway.org.uk/mycalendar/

Residents are encouraged to get fit and active for new year THE CHICHESTER Wellbeing team is launching a new programme of ‘Move it and Lose it’ workshops to help residents lose weight, get fit, and lead a healthier lifestyle in the new year. The workshops are led by a registered nutritional therapist and are designed to help people lose weight and feel healthier. They involve giving advice and information on eating a healthy diet for life and taking a detailed look at people’s eating habits and lifestyles. The workshops start on the following dates: • Tuesday, January 8, from 6.30pm – 7.30pm at Westgate Leisure Centre • Wednesday, January 9, from 10am–11am at Westgate Leisure Centre • Thursday, January 10, from 9.30am – 11am at The Grange, Midhurst • Thursday, January 10, from 12.15pm – 1.45pm at The Selsey Centre.

The 13-week course costs £30 and includes a free taster session and access to the First Steps to Fitness scheme. Workshops in Selsey and Midhurst include a 45 minute exercise class for all abilities. “The new year is typically a time when we decide to make lifestyle changes to improve our health and wellbeing,” said Chichester district councillor Eileen Lintill. “Our Move it and Lose workshops focus on healthy eating, nutrition, exercise and education to help people lose weight and lead healthier lifestyles. “Lots of people who have completed the course say that the workshops improved their confidence and they found the group leader motivational." Residents can sign up by contacting Chichester Wellbeing on 01243 521041 or email: info@chichesterwellbeing.org. uk

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BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A FAMOUS actress has officially opened an extension to Donnington Parish Hall. The Rev James Cooper, Vicar of St George’s, explained that he had inherited an ambitious project to extend the hall when he arrived in the parish in 2015. He said: "Quite a few years ago, Chichester District Council had offered the parish a considerable sum of money from their community development funding pot to provide enhanced community facilities at the hall and, together with a generous bequest from

the late Bunty Ison, the idea of adding a smaller hall began to take shape." Likening the project to a relay race, he added: "It has hardly been a 100m dash, rather a relay marathon with the baton passing to several people along the way, beginning with Karen Griffin and ending with Alan Martin and involving umpteen people. "It has been a true team effort with many ups and downs, but I am indebted to everyone who has played a part in achieving what we are celebrating, 60 years after the opening of the main hall." Since November, 2013, officers from Chichester District Council have been working closely with representatives

from Donnington Parochial Church Council to encourage and understand how the capacity of the building could be increased and to best effect. Now, equipped with its own fully accessible toilet and kitchenette, the new hall can be used independently of the existing main hall, giving greater access for community groups. Coupled with the opening was the dedication of a friendship garden in memory of Cicely Bartram, who had worked tirelessly over many decades to build a community around the hall. With it being a rather busy time of year for the Bishop, it fell to the actress Susie Blake to cut the ribbon and declare the ‘Westwing’ open for business.

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"Our provision days are an open invitation to our local partner organisations to come along and meet our customers and each other. Citizens Advice attend every week. They also have staff available at their office nearby on a daily basis, should we need to make a referral to them for budgeting support or digital assistance. "Feedback from our claimants tells us that universal credit is generally well received. "Obviously, there are some citizens who require further support with making and maintaining their claims. "We have recently increased the resource on our service delivery team to ensure this support is always available." The current total of 542 is set to increase further as claimants are switched from existing payments such as jobseekers' allowance. However, universal credit has faced controversy nationally and the city's foodbank has seen a rise in users due to the benefits changing. Joanne Kondabeka, project manager

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` Christmas baby NICK and Katy Watts from Westbourne, Chichester, welcomed the arrival of their son, George Robert Watts, on Christmas Day. The couple's new addition to the family was born at St Richard's Hospital in the city centre on his due date at 12.27pm, weighing 8lbs 1 ounce. Katy said: "My husband and I welcomed our son into the world on Christmas Day. "George is our first baby and was due on Christmas Day. However, we never thought he would arrive on his due date! "The staff at St Richard's Hospital were absolutely incredible, we couldn’t have done it without them!"

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April A CITY charity received £33,312 in funding thanks to Children in Need. Lifecentre, based in Chichester, provides support for survivors of rape and sexual violation. The money would allow funding for six projects to help transform young lives.

January STAFF at hospitals in Chichester and Worthing cared for more people than ever before over Christmas and New Year. More than 4,100 people attended the two A&E departments over the holiday period.

June A 98-YEAR-OLD war hero received war medals to replace those which were taken from his home. John Seal had his medals stolen while he slept in his Chichester home. He received replacements thanks to the UK Medal Detectives Group.

February CHICHESTER sees a five per cent increase in tourism since the Tim Peake exhibition opened at The Novium Museum. The museum’s records showed that 58,400 people visited the museum since the exhibition opened in December, 2016.

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March WEST Sussex County Council gave permission to extend a cycling ban in Chichester city centre. The proposals being discussed were to see the ban extend to include Sundays, as it only ran Monday to Saturday.

SOPHIE, the Countess of Wessex, opened a new dementia hub in Chichester. The Countess opened Dementia Support’s Sage House in Tangmere and was accompanied by the Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex, Susan Pyper, and Chichester MP Gillian Keegan.

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GOODWOOD celebrated the silver jubilee of the Festival of Speed in July. The annual event was held for the 25th year and saw Roborace’s Robocar the first ever driver-less race car to complete the hillclimb. A second world record was broken when the Vodafone XBlades Drone setting a new drone speed world record.

A WARTIME couple from Selsey celebrated their platinum wedding anniversary. Madge and Basil Lambert celebrated their 70th anniversary just a few months after Madge released her first book detailing the couple's love. In 1944, a 21-year-old Madge Graves met a soldier who would become the love of her life, Basil.

OVER the two weeks between Monday, December 17, to Sunday, December 30, several reports were made to Sussex Police, including: On Monday, December 17, a vehicle was broken into overnight whilst parked outside a property in Petts Close, Selsey. Serial 0251 17/12. In Arnold Way, Bosham on Thursday, December 20, police received a report of a garage break where a bike was stolen. Serial 0969 20/12. On Christmas Day, in High Street, Selsey, two vehicles were broken into. Serial 0281 25/12 and 0289 25/12. On Thursday, December 27, a property was broken into in Summersdale Road, Chichester and electrical equipment stolen including mobile phones and a laptop. Serial 0901 27/12. In Droke Lane, East Dean, on Friday, December 28, a farm building was broken into and pressure washer stolen. Serial 0590 28/2. Also on Friday, December 28, in Chapel Row & Butchers Lane, Chichester police received four separate reports of breaks to outbuildings. Damage to doors was caused but nothing of value stolen. Serials 0637 28/12, 0920 28/20, 0101 29/12 and 0386 29/12. In Oaklands Park, Chichester on Sunday, December 30, a maintenance shed was broken into and ride on mower stolen. Serial 0522 30/12. Also on Sunday, December 30, two vans were broken into and tools stolen in The Copse, Chichester. Serial 0267 30/12 and 0858 30/12.

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THERE was controversy over plans for an ice rink in the city. Councillors debated whether to give the go-ahead, together with an alcohol licence, for the temporary feature in Priory Park. Organisers S3K received permission and officially opened on December 1.

THE community were left shocked after a transport charity suddenly shut its doors. Sammy’s Community Transport announced that it had made its last journey after 47 years after facing funding issues.

September A CONTROVERSIAL 100 mile cycle race was cancelled due to poor weather. The Velo South Cycle Ride, which was due to start and end at Goodwood, was called off. It came after many local residents expressed concerns at planned road closures for the event, which could now return next year.

December THE FIRST phase of the roof replacement at Chichester Cathedral was revealed. The cathedral's iconic green roof is being replaced piece by piece with a grey one. Since January, the entire eastern end of the building was shrouded in scaffolding and the first phase of the £5.8 million roof restoration project was completed.

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During their city tour, the couple were shown a rare Sussex copy of the American Declaration of Independence - one of only two contemporary handwritten ceremonial manuscript copies. The Duke and Duchess, Harry and Meghan, took a short walkabout along West Street, taking time to chat with large crowds of local residents and schoolchildren. They then visited Edes House, where they were shown the copy of the American Declaration of Independence. The other copy is the signed one housed in the National Archives in Washington D.C.

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BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk OVER 6,000 meals were provided through the generosity of customers at Tesco stores in Chichester. Shoppers gave 6,637 meals for food charities FareShare and The Trussell Trust during the Tesco food collection, which ran in stores in Chichester from November 29 to December 1. Customers were asked to donate longlife items to help people in need as part of their usual shop. With this year’s UKwide total of 3.5 million meals donated to the charities, the overall total given by shoppers since the Tesco food collection scheme began in 2012 is more than 52 million meals. FareShare is the UK’s largest charity fighting hunger and food waste, while The Trussell Trust runs a network of food banks. Food donated to foodbanks in The Trussell Trust’s network is given in emergency food parcels to people referred because they cannot afford to feed themselves and their families. Donations to FareShare are distributed to charities and community groups. They use it to provide meals for vulnerable groups such as isolated older people and

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` Recycling trees RESIDENTS will be able to take advantage of a new service to recycle their real Christmas trees across the Chichester district. Chichester District Council is trialling the new Christmas tree recycling service this month in the following locations: • Pound Street car park, Petworth today (Friday) - 9am to 11am. • Bourne Community College car park, Southbourne, Saturday, January 5 – 9am to 11am. • East Beach car park, Selsey, Monday, January 7 – 9am to 11am. The service is free and residents dropping off trees will be given the chance to take up a special offer for garden recycling service membership. Residents should make sure all decorations have been removed from their tree before bringing it along to one of the drop off points. Alternatively, residents who subscribe to the council’s garden recycling service can leave their real Christmas trees out with their collection to be recycled.

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Old chapel to be transformed to new community hub in city BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk AN INSPIRATIONAL project designed to bring members of Chichester’s community together in their shared history and communal future has moved an important step closer to completion. Chichester District Council has granted Chichester Community Development Trust planning permission to convert the beautiful Graylingwell Chapel, previously part of Graylingwell Hospital, into a multi-purpose community and heritage centre and stylish cafe. It is hoped work will begin in April. Focussing on the health and wellbeing of today’s local community, the Heritage at the Heart of Graylingwell project reflects on the unique history of the site, while also engaging newcomers with events, talks and a space for people to meet family and friends in a modern café environment. Built in 1890, the historic building, designed by Sir Arthur Bloomfield, will intrigue many with its snapshots of life from a century ago, including the separate entrances for men and women. Trust director Clare de Bathe commented: “The chapel represents an opportunity to combine the fascinating stories of Graylingwell’s past with modern activities that will entertain, support and nurture the lives of today’s local community, who are in great need

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Making a big splash and creating waves with the city's new year dip BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk KEEN swimmers from the Chichester area braved the new year sea for a dip to help raise funds for charity, many wearing fancy dress. There were 196 dippers in total who braved the cold to take part in the 1st Birdham and Witterings Scout group's annual New Yearâ€™s Day Big Dip. They were watched by more than 2,500 spectators from the beach and promenade at the end of Shore Road, East Wittering. The event, which has been held for many years by the 1st Birdham and Witterings Scout group, brings spectators and dippers from far afield to observe and take part in this fun event. Rachel Glover, a parish councillor from Birdham, and her friend, Jody Jakab, from Boxgrove, joined in for the event. Rachel said: "This New Year's Day had perfect conditions for The Big Dip, the sun was shining and it was a lovely way to celebrate the coming year with our local community and friends, all in aid of a great charity. That said, the sea was pretty cold! "I did it because it was a fun and unique thing to do on New Year's Day and will definitely be looking to do it next year!" Group Scout leader, Ray Nye said: "This year again exceeded our expectations in the number of spectators and entrants who took part. "Dippers did us proud again, dressing in a variety of costumes which the

spectators were treated to. "Last year, we had around 125 dippers and every year I say the same thing, more people have come out than ever before! "We would like to thank the following for supporting this event; The Shore pub for the use of their premises, St John's Ambulance, the Wittering Fire Service, ensuring our safety in the sea, Hawkins and Smith for help advertising the event ,along with Beaver Tool Hire for the loan of their beach safety markers. "The funds collected at this year's event will be put towards the groups much needed 'rebuilding fund' to replace our well loved old building in Birdham,which has seen better days which is still standing firm at present. The balance will support the group's annual running costs." Angelique McGuigan and Sylvia Pyne, friends from Bracklesham, have been taking part in the Big Dip for the past five years. Angelique said: "We have done the big dip for the past five years on the trot. We put no thought into our fancy dress outfits this year, despite previous years spending months planning it. "I came down to the beach this morning and grabbed some seaweed and shells and even my trident. I had an old tiara left over from Christmas!" Sylvia added: "It's great doing this, it's the best way to start the new year and we are part of the local community and donating money to the Scouts. "It's actually really warm in the sea today. We even went back in for another dip!"

Sisters, Faye and Libby Costello dressed as a minion and a Toy Story alien to take part in the dip. Libby said: "We have never done it before, this is the first time. We watched last year and decided to do it. I couldn't do it on my own so I got my sister to come down from Sheffield and do it with me." Faye added: "Our costumes were bought by our dad from a charity shop and once we have washed them they will be donated back. It was cold in the sea but the day is mild so it's not too bad in there! I think we have started a family tradition now and each year we will take one more person in with us!" Described as an inspiration by a member of the crowd, 66-year-old Norman Walsh, from Bracklesham, took part in the dip with his family despite using two crutches. He said: "The family were doing it so I thought I would too. I've always been pretty adventurous. It was lukewarm but I did enjoy it and will be doing it again next year!" The Scout group has over 80 young people attending each week and is so busy it now has waiting lists for Beavers and the Cub sections. If you think you could offer your support to helping the group, please email the Group Scout leader Ray at gsl@1stbirdhamwitteringsscouts.org

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Comics on trial with new play at the festival theatre ‘A HISTORICAL courtroom thriller with jokes’ is how Ian Hislop sums up his new play, Trial by Laughter. His co-writer, Nick Newman, adds: ‘I think we’d describe it as The Madness Of King George meets A Few Good Men…’ ‘Meets Crown Court’, finishes Ian. Ian Hislop is the editor of Private Eye and team captain on BBC’s Have I Got News for You. He went to school in Sussex with Nick Newman, who also works at Private Eye and is pocket cartoonist for The Sunday Times. Their joint writing credits stretch from Spitting Image to their acclaimed WW1 play The Wipers Times, seen at Chichester

last year. They have once again taken inspiration from real-life events for Trial by Laughter. William Hone, the forgotten hero of free speech, was a bookseller, publisher and satirist. In 1817, he stood trial for ‘blasphemy and libel’. The only crime he had committed was parodying religious texts and being funny about the government and monarchy. Along with his great ally, the political cartoonist George Cruickshank, Hone fought for freedom in one of the most remarkable legal cases of its time. ‘In an age of ‘fake news' and increased censorship, free speech and press freedom are

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` Gifting in the city RATHER than throwing out or leaving unwanted Christmas presents to gather dust at the back of the wardrobe, Age UK is urging people to give back and donate any unwanted gifts to their local Age UK shop. Based in Crane Street, the Age UK Chichester shop accepts donations of both new and second-hand items, all of which are then sold on to be loved again, helping to raise vital funds for the charity’s work supporting older people. The charity is also encouraging people to make their donation worth an extra 25 per cent by signing up to Gift Aid. Simply completing a basic form when donating goods means Age UK will receive an extra 25p from the government for every £1 raised from donations. Kathy Manouch, shop manager at the Age UK shop in Chichester, said: "It can be difficult knowing what do to with gifts that will never be used. However, by donating unwanted Christmas presents or old items to our shop, people will be helping a great cause. "You can also help us raise even more by signing up to Gift Aid. It really couldn’t be easier. You only need to do it once and our staff will be on hand to help you do so. "Not only could they be another person’s treasure, your donations will also help Age UK raise muchneeded funds to help brighten up 2019 for an older person." The money raised goes towards maintaining essential services, such as the free Age UK Advice Line.

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Events held for Keats fans A DAY OF special events is being held to celebrate the bicentenary of the visit to Chichester of one of the country’s bestloved poets, John Keats. After visiting the cathedral and the Vicars Hall, Keats was inspired by the medieval architecture and atmosphere to begin writing one of his most famous poems, The Eve of St Agnes, a romantic tale of love and conflict in the tradition of Romeo and Juliet. Taking place on Saturday, January 19, which is the evening of the Eve, St Pancras Church will host talks, lectures, a dramatic reading about the short, tragic but productive life of Keats and a reading of his famous poem. Also featured will be a ‘poetic happening’ staged around the city’s famous statue of the poet by local sculptor Vincent Gray, which is situated in Eastgate, opposite the house where Keats lived. The highlight of the day will be a

dramatic reading of a brand new script by film-maker Peter Phillips. The events are being organised jointly by the University of Chichester and the South Downs Poetry Festival. Festival director Barry Smith said: "The idea is to breathe life into the wonderful poetry Keats bequeathed us. We felt that the bicentenary needed to be marked in a way that would help people appreciate what Keats was like as a man and what inspired him to write. Keats is the absolute image of the romantic poet – dying so young but writing words that still mean so much to people today." The university is contributing a talk by Professor Fiona Price on Keats and history, while distinguished academic, Professor Nicholas Roe, will give a lecture on Keats and the Eve of St Agnes. The evening begins at 5.15pm with the talk and lecture at St Pancras Church, Eastgate, Chichester. Further information can be found at: sdpf.org.uk

A GREEN councillor for Chichester City Council has helped residents to set up regular eco meet-ups, which start on Monday. "There is rising concern throughout the world that we are ignoring the risks of climate change" said Cllr Sarah Sharp, Chichester's only Green councillor. The aim of the gatherings is to plan actions to raise awareness of important issues facing the city such as air pollution and climate change. The first meeting will be in Belle Isle, Chapel Street, Chichester, from 11am on Monday, and all are welcome. Cllr Sharp said: "Sometimes we feel

overwhelmed by the enormity of the climate crisis facing our world - the idea behind the new meet-ups is to come together to overcome this sense of helplessness and work out practical projects we can get involved with. "By working together on practical actions, I hope that residents can feel that they are doing their bit locally and can support each other and build a stronger community. "The new 'Extinction Rebellion' movement which hit the headlines nationally has to make us re-analyse what we are doing locally - we will be looking at what our local response to this new movement can be." For more information please contact Sarah: s.sharp@chichestercity.gov.uk or phone: 07789 843556.

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Drink-driver convicted BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A SERIAL drink-driver from Bognor Regis who reversed into a police car spent Christmas behind bars. Police stopped a grey Opel Astra in Vinnetrow Road, Chichester, following a report from a concerned member of the public around 6pm on Saturday, December 8. As one of the officers approached the car from behind, it reversed into the police vehicle, causing minimal damage. The keys were removed from the

ignition and the motorist was removed from his car. He was identified as Piotr Rewicki, a packer, of Essex Road, Bognor Regis. The 60-year-old was taken into custody where he gave an initial breath test sample almost four times the legal limit of 35mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath. He then failed, following numerous attempts, to provide a second sample which is required by law. Following a search of his vehicle, police discovered three throwing knives and a set of nunchakus on the rear seat. A search of his record revealed Rewicki was already disqualified from

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Cinema's new screen opens AUDIENCES have begun to enjoy the widest range of films ever seen at a Bognor Regis cinema. The Picturedrome's fourth screen, officially numbered Screen Two, has opened to allow extra films to be shown. The £1m extension to the Victorian building was delayed because of the need for extra safety checks. But the owner, Bognor Regis Town Council, and the operator, Picturedrome Electric Theatre Company, finally got the gohead to admit the public to the 102 seats. The first film to be shown, at short notice, was seasonal comedy The Grinch at 1pm on December 21. Adam Cunard, managing director of the Picturedrome Electric Theatre Company, said: "I'm pleased we have finally been able to open the fourth screen at the Picturedrome. "Having the additional screen will enable us to show more films than ever before to provide residents of the Bognor Regis area and beyond with additional choice. We hope our regular audiences will enjoy the comfort of the modern surroundings of the new screen and they will be joined by those yet to experience the latest technology in our historic building. "Our commitment to providing excellent value for money stays unchanged as we start this new year and new chapter in the cinema's history." Post Newspapers was able to experience the new screen in its early days. Reporter Kelly Wickham says: "When you first enter the Picturedrome

cinema a wave of nostalgia creeps over you. It’s like stepping back in a bygone era as soon as you enter the foyer. "A sneak preview to the new screen came with no disappointments. After entering through the foyer, it’s a behind the scenes walk as you pass through what used to be the back of screen one. "A slight alteration, and it’s a new walkway winding its way through to the car park which has been transformed into an elegant new foyer area. Up a small ramp and you enter the new screen, a cross between screen one and two in size but a phenomenal transformation. "The new screen is somewhat magical in contrast to its neighbouring room. It dominates the wall, giving the chance to watch films in wide screen with picture perfect quality. "As you sit down in the leather seats you can’t help feeling like a contestant on Mastermind until you realise the comfort the chairs have to offer. A perfect incline on the floor ends the worries about a tall person sitting in front of you. "The ambience created is a winning combination of modern meets vintage and you feel like you’re in the middle of a 1950s Parisian theatre with all the positives of the latest technology with definition and sound qualities. Elegant sconce wall fittings adorn the room, creating the best balance in light to enjoy any movie. "Halfway through the screening, the snug and cosy seats immerse individuals so well, it is easy to forget where you are in the soothing and relaxing atmosphere."

SADDENED charities have warned more rough sleepers will be on the streets around Chichester and Bognor Regis. The West Sussex Coalition of Providers said it feared more people would die because of funding cutbacks agreed by West Sussex County Council. Its 17 members - who include the Bognor Housing Trust and Stonepillow - have entered the new year faced with receiving much less financial support from the council for their work. Cllr Amanda Jupp, the council's cabinet member for adults and health, has agreed to go ahead with millions of pounds of cuts to spending on housingrelated support and the local assistance network. Nearly 8,500 people benefited from services in the year to last April. A spokesman for the coalition said: "As a coalition of providers, we are very saddened that the cabinet (member) disregarded the warnings and concerns which came from ourselves, seven district and borough councils, the NHS, the police and probation services and was supported by the health and social care select committee. "These cuts will lead to more rough sleepers, more lives lost and remain a deep concern to all members of the West Sussex community. We recognise the strain on county council budgets, which is why we formed the coalition to engage with the council effectively and support them in making an informed decision. "We were clear that these decisions should not be made at the expense of

those who are most vulnerable - people who were escaping domestic violence, homeless, elderly, young, or who have mental and physical ill health. The vulnerable people we support do not have a voice which can be heard by those making the decisions." At present, the county council spends £5.1m a year on housing-related support and the local assistance network. The threat of cuts was raised last autumn soon after the coalition was formed. Its members have been working to try to reduce the impact the cuts will have by showing how the services funded save lives and save public money being spent by other services across the health, housing, care and justice sectors. But Cllr Jupp's decision means the housing-related support budget will be reduced from £6.3m to £4.6m from this April and reduced again to £2.3m in April, 2020. The current contracts for the services will be ended by September 30. The local assistance network budget to provide a financial safety net for families, those in significant poverty and at risk of being homeless will be slashed from £807,000 to £200,000 from this April. Most will be spent on children and families to meet the council's legal duties. Only £50,000 will be for social enterprises. Cllr Jupp pledged the council would work with strategic partners, stakeholders and providers to remodel services. It would also work with district and borough councils to develop a

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f A fourth screen has opened at the historic venue

f Cinema operator Adam Cunard and staff members in the new screen

LABOUR county councillors have called for a re-think on changes to recycling payments they claim could cost Arun and Chichester councils thousands of pounds. The council members have led a cross-party coalition of councillors to demand a fresh look at the proposals. The call-in will see an examination of the decision by county council cabinet member Cllr Deborah Urquhart to cut the amount being paid to district and borough councils in recycling credits. Figures produced by the Labour county council group show Arun District Council will lose £68,300 from the £1,042,220 it received last year. Chichester District Council will see its £889,126 payment cut by £39,265. Cllr Chris Oxlade (L, Bewbush) is leading the call-in. He said: "The loss of money will be damaging for the borough and district councils, who are much smaller than the county councils. "It is right that this decision has been stopped in its tracks until it has been properly looked at." The call-in will see Cllr Urquhart's decision scrutinised by the county environment, communities and fire safety committee at a special meeting to be arranged before it can come into force. The recycling credit scheme has been in place for some years and has helped councils to improve recycling services. From April, the county council wants to keep all the receipts from the sale of recycled material and change the payments made to waste collection councils from its current £67.46 a tonne to the £61.12 a tonne national minimum.

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homeless reduction strategy for the county. The coalition's members say they do not believe the changes can be carried out within eight months. They wanted a 12-month extension to their contracts to ensure stability while they created a West Sussex homelessness reduction strategy, changed services to meet the needs shown in the strategy, identified new funding and procured the services. After the county budget was agreed, Cllr Jupp said: “The consultation provided the opportunity to meet with the coalition of providers, the district and borough councils, as well as those people who would be affected by any change in funding. Therefore, we have decided to continue to invest in these services but just not to the same level that we have to date. “We have already begun the detailed conversations with our district and borough councils, and the voluntary and community sector organisations that provide many of these services, and we will continue to work together on developing new ways of delivering this type of support. “I fully recognise the vital services provided by those who are funded through housing-related support. The phased reduction of this funding...is to enable us to work with these providers, and other partners, to find solutions which continue to meet the needs of our residents but also deliver the savings that we have to make.”

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The greatest Elvis show in the world The World Famous Elvis Show comes to the south The World Famous Elvis Show New Theatre Royal Portsmouth 20-24 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth PO1 2DD 02392 649000 www.newtheatreroyal.com info@newtheatreroyal.com February 2 ELVIS PRESLEY was an American singer and actor, regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century and often referred to as the 'King of Rock and Roll' or simply 'the King'. Showtime, in association with LPM Productions, is presenting The World Famous Elvis Show. Starring and produced by world-renowned Elvis performer Chris Connor, the show includes his 12-piece live band The Steels and backing vocals by The Sweet Harmonies. This magnificent two hour theatre production respectfully and authentically presents Elvis at his very best, recreating two popular Elvis Presley concerts. You will simply feel that you have been transported back in time. If you were not lucky enough to see Elvis live, you will walk away from this concert feeling that you have! Many Elvis fans are left emotionally moved

when they leave the show. There is only one Elvis Presley. However, fans all around the world are talking about Chris Connor, who is remarkably so very close to Elvis in looks and voice and mannerisms. Connor was voted by the first ever worldwide Elvis Presley fan poll as ‘The Greatest Elvis Tribute in the World’ awarded in Memphis.

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Shakespeare comedy comes to Chichester Twelfth Night - Minerva Theatre Chichester Festival Theatre Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP 01243 781312 www.cft.org.uk January 15–26 FLUTE THEATRE'S unique production of one of Shakespeare’s greatest comedies has been performed across Europe and makes its UK premiere at the Minerva Theatre. Viola is saved from drowning with a bucket of freezing water and welcomed into Illyria by a mysterious clown who leads us all on a melodious and dreamlike odyssey. With nothing but instruments, costumes and props that may have been washed up on a beach, the cast of seven actors are swung between characters, between actor and musician, and between love and madness by this whirligig of a play. The result is a painfully funny and hopelessly romantic version of this classic, exploring the ecstasy and grief of falling in love for the first time. This is for anyone who has ever been in love, or is fed by a love of music.

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Picturedrome Cinema listings from Jan 4

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entertainment@sussexpost.co.uk Entertainment reporter

AQUAMAN (12A) Fri/Sat: 1.15pm Sun: 12.15pm Mon - Thur: 5.30pm

Fri: 10am, 12.45pm, 1.30pm, 4pm, 5pm, 7.15pm, 8.30pm Sat: 10.15am, 12.15pm, 1.30pm, 3.45pm, 4.45pm, 8pm Sun: 10am, 11.45am, 1.30pm, 5pm, 6pm, 8pm, 8.30pm Mon - Thur: 12.45pm, 1.30pm, 4pm, 5pm, 7.30pm, 8.15pm

RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET (PG) Fri - Sun: 9.45am

THE GRINCH (U)

SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE (PG) Fri/Sat: 10.30am Sun: 9.30am

BUMBLEBEE (PG)

Fri/Sat: 3pm, 6pm, 8.45pm Sun: 3.15pm, 5.45pm, 8.45pm Mon - Thur: 12pm, 2.45pm, 5.45pm, 8.30pm

HOLMES AND WATSON (12A)

Fri/Sat: 4.30pm, 6.45pm, 9pm Sun: 3.30pm, 5.30pm, 8pm Mon - Thur: 1pm, 3.15pm, 8.45pm

ANDRE RIEU LIVE NEW YEARS CONCERT Sat: 7pm Sun: 3pm

Chichester Cinema listings from Jan 4

New year, new films Cinema: Chichester Cinema at New Park Tickets: www.chichestercinema.org

MARY POPPINS RETURNS (U)

Fri: 10.15am, 12.30pm Sat: 9.30am, 12.30pm Sun: 9.15am, 12.45pm

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See the Aurora Borealis

THERE are rich new year pickings for those lovers of remarkable films, this week kicking off with a contemplative Turkish film by director-writer Nuri Bilge Ceylan (Winter’s Sleep) with The Wild Pear Tree, a characteristically thoughtful and intelligent drama featuring Sinan, a recent college graduate who returns to his hometown as he ponders what next to do with his life. He now realises the extent of his father’s gambling and of the debts he has accrued around town. Sinan also sets to work on an ambitious, personal novel about his town alongside a sense of family, human relationships, memory, art and mortality. For sheer contrast, look no further than The House that Jack Built, Matt Dillon mesmerising as Jack, aka Mr. Sophistication, a brilliant engineer, would-be architect and unhinged serial killer whose walk-in freezer is rapidly filling with corpses. With Uma Thurman and Bruno Ganz. Whatever your feelings are on director Lars von Trier, he is never, ever boring.

The Northern Lights Show South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre Sir Patrick Moore Building, Kingsham Road, Chichester PO19 8AE 01243 774400 sdownsplanet@btconnect.com www.southdowns.org.uk January 13 JOURNEY north to the frozen wastes of the Arctic Circle and watch electrified particles from the Sun spiralling down into the upper atmosphere, where they generate the wonderful colours of the Aurora Borealis or 'Northern Lights'. Come to the Planetarium to understand how eruptions on the Sun cause displays of the Northern Lights, and how these are visible from the ground as faint glows, coloured arcs or, at their most spectacular, coloured rays and bands of auroral light dancing back and forth across the night sky. Find out the best times to see the Northern Lights, where the best places are to see them, and when they might once again be visible from southern England.

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One of the most astonishing true stories is told by Three Identical Strangers. Three 19-year-old men in 1980’s New York, all adopted as children and complete strangers to each other, discovered they were triplets and had been separated at birth by a prominent Jewish adoption agency. How they found one another and how they dealt with their new identities is nothing short of remarkable. Returning are three films: The Wife, starring

Jonathan Pryce and Glenn Close, another high wire act. Who to believe, the literary Nobel-prize winning husband or the wife? Leave No Trace follows a father and his young daughter, who live an ideal existence in the Oregon wilderness, a small mistake turning their lives upside down and King of Thieves, with Michael Caine and other veteran actors having a ball as retired thieves. They Shall Not Grow Old is director Peter Jackson’s (Lord of the Rings) restored footage tribute to the men who signed up to go to war, their lives in the trenches transformed from black and white to vibrant colour, and with the recorded voices of those who served. Unmissable. There’s one last chance to see Degas: Passion for Perfection from the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridg,e for the artist’s Paris street scenes. All seats are reservable on the cinema's plush red seats. Bar. Box office: 01243 786650. Chichester Cinema at New Park, New Park Road, Chichester PO19 7XY.

Public consultation

12pm The Wife (15) 2.15pm The Wild Pear Tree (12A) 5.45pm Disobedience (15) 8.15pm The House that Jack Built (18)

SAT, JAN 5

Proposed solar farm at Lidsey Farm

SUN, JAN 6

Solaﬁelds is proposing to build a solar farm of up to 10MW at Lidsey Farm, located on low-grade agriculture land approximately 1km east of Lidsey Road/A29, with direct access from the A259 relief road.

1.30pm Degas (Exhibition on Screen) 3.45pm They Shall Not Grow Old (15) 5.45pm The Wife 8.15pm Leave No Trace (15) 1.15pm The Wife 3.45pm Three Identical Strangers (PG) 6pm King of Thieves (15) 8.30pm Polina (15)

MON, JAN 7

1pm Leave No Trace 3.30pm Polina 6pm Disobedience 8.30pm The Wife

TUE, JAN 8

1pm Polina 3.30pm The Wife 6pm King of Thieves 8.15pm The House that Jack Built

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12.15pm Leave No Trace 2.30pm King of Thieves 5pm They Shall Not Grow Old

THU, JAN10

2.45pm Disobedience 3.15pm The Wife 5.45pm Three Identical Strangers 7.45pm The Wild Pear Tree

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BUMBLEBEE Cinema: Picturedrome Tickets: www.picturedromebognor.com Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi IT'S been eleven 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 eighteen, 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.

We would like to invite the local community to a preapplication public exhibition taking place:

Date: Monday 14 January 2019

Time: 4.00pm – 7.30pm

Location: Felpham Memorial Village Hall,

17-19 Vicarage Lane, PO22 7DZ

Members of the project team will be available to answer your questions and welcome feedback.

We look forward to seeing you at the exhibition and hearing your views.

info@solaﬁelds.co.uk

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PostSport Chi continue to fly! Promotion DARTS: Legends duo Gary Blackwood and Gary Bryant swept all before them to take their first ever Bognor Friday Night Benevolent League Divisional Pairs Knockout crown. In what was an entertaining evening of darts at the Newtown Social Club, close to 100 players took part in competitions across three divisions. Blackwood and Bryant, pictured below, started as they meant to go on in the final against Lee Hellyer and Ricky Clark (Newtown Amity). Scores of 11 and 140 left Blackwood with 48 for the leg, which he hit in two darts. In the second, Hellyer and Clark got the lead and kept it, until Blackwood stole the leg, hitting double 16 again to take the second leg. Leg 3 saw Hellyer again hit a ton to start the leg, but with 138 and 121 from Bryant & Blackwood, they had first chance at the finish, which they missed.

Hellyer missed double top for a 102 out-shot allowing Blackwood a shot at double 10, which he hit, taking the leg and the match 3-0. In Division Two, Andy Chant & Larry Chant (Aldwick Legion), who fired 180s in their earlier rounds, were fancied to beat Colin Ragless & Karl Wingate (Friary 'D') in the final. After the first two legs were shared, leg three saw steady scoring from Chant and Bourne, pictured below. A failure to convert the double allowed the Friary pair a chance of taking the leg. But they couldn't capitalise, missing the finish, and eventually Bourne took the leg. Leg four started again with a 140 from Chant and a ton from Bourne. Wingate and Ragless lost form which gave their opponents time to hit the double, taking the leg and the match 3-1.

The Division Three final was contested by the father and son team of Keith and Daniel Robinson (Chi Snooker Club), pictured below, against Dave Coupland and Gary Harwood (Royal Oak). The Robinson's won the bullseye and keep the lead to the end of the leg, with Keith Robinson hitting 57 in 2 darts. Leg 2 saw Coupland start with 81, but Keith Robinson hit a ton to start, adding a 140 and another ton before hitting the double. The third leg again saw the Robinsons get the lead and keep it, with Daniel hitting the final shot to take the title.

in City's sights as run rolls on CHICHESTER CITY'S unbeaten run rolls on as the league leaders ensured they head into 2019 four points clear at the top of the table. Miles Rutherford's side rounded off a December to remember with a 6-1 crushing of relegation-threatened Arundel at Oaklands Park on Saturday. Goals from Josh Clack, Kaleem Haitham, Scott Jones, Dave Herbert (2) and Terrell Lewis secured the victory after they fell behind to an early Mullets goal. It means Chi picked up 16 points out of a possible 18 in a busy unbeaten December - which included a memorable 2-1 victory away at rivals Pagham on Boxing Day. Rutherford will want to keep that winning feeling going for as long as possible with promotion from SCFL Premier the ultimate aim for Chi this season. They have the perfect opportunity tomorrow when the league leaders visit struggling Loxwood (3pm). -- Chichester City are appealing for witnesses after crooks stole a Mountfield mower from Oaklands Park overnight on Saturday. Anyone with information can call police on 101.

f City celebrate winning at Pagham on Boxing Day

Winning end to 2018 for Sids SIDLESHAM will want to start the new year as they ended the last after picking up three vital points against Wick. Steve Bailey's side were composed throughout in the SCFL Division One clash and came from behind to secure a 3-1 win. A Joe Manners strike was followed by a late brace for Bradley Dean, which ensures Sids are 12th at the turn of the year. A busy week lies ahead for the Recreation Ground side with a trip to Littlehampton Town tomorrow (3pm) followed by a visit to struggling Mile Oak on Wednesday (7.30pm). Having secured two wins from three, Sids now have nine points separating them and the bottom three. A continuation of that form should keep them clear of trouble, ensuring a successful return to step six football. Fellow SCFL Division One side Selsey will put their fine form on the line against league leaders Steyning Town tomorrow (3pm). Blues have now won five from six, a run that has seen them surge up to fourth in the league. The latest come on Saturday with a 6-1 victory away at Worthing United. A Dan Bassil first half hat-trick, along with a brace for Josh Hall and a Lindon Miller strike, secured the win against the manager-less

Mavericks. It will be a lot tougher test tomorrow against Steyning, who have lost just twice in the league all season. Blues will follow that match up with a trip to Southwick on Tuesday (7.45pm). SCFL Premier side Pagham also face a double header as they look to arrest a poor run which has seen them win just once in six in all competitions. Lions had to come from behind twice last Saturday to secure a 2-2 draw against East Preston, Dan Simmonds and Daryl Wollers getting the goals. Tomorrow sees them welcome in-form Broadbridge Heath to Nyetimber Lane (3pm) before the much anticipated Sussex Senior Cup third round clash with Burgess Hill on Tuesday (7.30pm). It will be the third time the match has been scheduled, with the first being called off just 20 minutes from the end due to floodlight failure. Lions were 2-0 up at the time. In SCFL Division Two, Bosham's revival continues with the Walton Lane side seeking a sixth successive win tomorrow against Brighton Electricity at Withdean (3pm). The Robins defeated leaders Angmering 2-1 last time out, with James Ruston and Alex Barnes getting the goals.

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Blues aim to push Medway all the way

f Chi's Chris Johnson

CHICHESTER RFC face a tough start to 2019 as they welcome promotion chasing Medway to Oaklands Park tomorrow (2pm). Blues ended 2018 with two consecutive defeats after a promising run in November lifted them away from the bottom of London South One. A fortmight off for Christmas will have given Scott Ashley's Chi side time to rest and recuperate after what was a punishing start to the campaign. But, even with many of their key players back, they will be up against it tomorrow against a Medway side who are strong on both sides of the ball. The visitors have lost just twice all season and are currently third. Chi, though, will take heart from the reverse

match back in September when a depleted Blues side pushed Medway all the way in a narrow 25-20 loss. Blues will expect to make a number of changes from their last match before the festive break, which resulted in a 42-12 reverse to Tottonians. --In Hampshire Premier, Bognor head to Alresford tomorrow looking to get back to winning ways. The Purple and Greens, who are third in the division, narrowly lost to leaders Basingstoke 14-15 before the Christmas break. With tomorrow's hosts sitting in the bottom third of the division, Bognor will be hoping for a bonus point win to keep up the pressure on the top two.

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CARSHALTON (H) Tomorrow, 3pm

BOGNOR coach Robbie Blake is urging to keep the momentum going after the Rocks sealed seven points from nine over a tricky festive period. The majority at Nyewood Lane will be delighted with the return from the holiday season which has seen their team go toe-totoe with three Sussex rivals. A 4-1 away win at Whitehawk on New Year's Day, combined with a win away at Worthing and 2-2 draw with Lewes, ensured a successful end to 2018 for the Rocks. The upturn in form has lifted Jack Pearce's side to ninth in the Bostik Premier, just four points behind Lewes in fifth. But coach Blake is urging the side to kick on in the coming weeks - starting this week with a home match against mid-table Carshalton Athletic tomorrow (3pm) before a long midweek trip to in-form Brightlingsea on Tuesday (7.45pm). Speaking to Rocks Radio after the Whitehawk victory, the former Bolton striker said: "The aim is to build that momentum from the start of the season. "That's three unbeaten now with two wins and a draw. We have Carshalton and Brightlingsea next - two big games that we can look forward to. "We only focus on the next match but we're on a good run at the moment. We have to take that forward and keep on pushing and trying

to get as high as we can. "We certainly have the ability and players in the dressing room so hopefully we can start peaking at the right time." The Rocks victory at Whitehawk looks more convincing on paper than it was in reality. A mixed first half saw Bognor go in at the break 2-0 up thanks to a brace from Jimmy Muitt. But Blake admitted he was far from happy with the performance as he felt the Rocks allowed the home side too much time on the ball and far too many chances. It was a different story in the second period with Harvey Whyte and Dan Smith scoring before a late consolation for the Hawks. Blake said he had words at the break, adding: "I don't want to come in and keep on moaning. I just want to get things better and want us to be really really good. "Going up that hill and with tired legs after a busy festive period, I thought we dominated the match in the second half." Blake added: "We have to try and keep a clean sheet, that breeds confidence and gets togetherness for the back four and keeper." Rocks are without any new injury concerns for the Carshalton match, with Gary Charman likely to be fit after being withdrawn early against the Hawks. Corey Heath is close to a return but fellow long-term absentee Keaton Wood is out until the end of January.

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THE Rocks may have turned their form around on the pitch; but now they are looking for your help to boost their fortunes off it. A new year has led officials at Nyewood Lane to issue a new call for volunteers to help the club move forward behind the scenes. Manager Jack Pearce believes with more support from volunteers the club can make great strides when Saturday comes. Pearce said: "Without a benefactor to put money into the club, we rely on our volunteers and they should be assured they are the lifeblood of the club â€“ but we need more of them. "We are in an area with a high amount of retired people and these people have many, many talents. "We want to know if there are people out there who think they can help with a specific area of expertise or in a general capacity." Particular positions the club is keen to fill include a bookkeeper, match secretary, car park marshals and a raffle ticket seller. All positions offer the benefit of free entry on match days. For more details contact club secretary Simon Cook on 07527 455167 or email sajcook2@aol.com

LOOKING back at the Christmas period and it wasn't too bad a return with seven points from nine. We are a bit disappointed with the Lewes game but three points at Worthing and then Whitehawk was great for us. That 2-0 win away at Worthing was excellent, especially given that it was a bit personal given a few of our old boys were in their line-up. But what mattered was it was a better performance where we did the ugly things well. It is true that when you play against players you know then you always want to beat them. It would have been the same for Craney, Ollie and Alex who were playing against us. Winning not only gives us bragging rights but it was an excellent day for everyone, we all really enjoyed it. Against Lewes it was a bit different. In the first half we didn't pick up the pace enough and we went back to the naive way we were playing before. The most disappointing thing was that we got back into the game and then in front. When you are 2-1 up against ten men with ten to play you should always win the game. At that point you really cannot drop points. It's been a real learning curve for the lads at the back. Words have been said and we will move on. But we need to cut those mistakes out if we are to do something this year. It's hard to say what the difference has been. Theo coming in alongside me has helped. I would call him a proper player. He is a bit more vocal and he doesn't mind a tackle. Gary Charman also makes a difference at the back. You can tell when he's in the team as it means that we can always focus on fighting for second ball as he will always win the first header. You saw that at Whitehawk in what was a funny match. It was almost a basketball

game and could have been 5-5 at half time. Dan pulled off a few saves and they missed a few chances while we took ours. It was only after the break that we settled when I got the third goal. I've been on a bit of a drought after starting the season all right so it was nice to get one. With Theo coming in I have been getting forward a bit more recently. If that's the role I keep on being asked to play then I look forward to hopefully getting a few more. I often get asked where I prefer to play. The simple answer is that it makes no difference to me. I feel more pressure at right back as it's a one-on-one duel with the winger which means you're more exposed. When you are in the middle it is a bit more industrial. There is a lot more running and closing down which you do not always get rewarded for. The main thing as a club, though, is to focus on the next match. We must use the good form over Christmas to kick on and get a good result against Carshalton tomorrow. We drew with them earlier in the season. Being at home, we should be looking to win. Then we have the long trip to Brightlingsea in midweek. A draw away is always a good result but with our team we are always capable of winning. The positive thing is that we have good players on the pitch and good ones in the wings too. With Jimmy Wild, Tommy Scutt and Mason on the bench, we have real squad depth. Finally, I want to say a Happy New Year to all Rocks fans. As I'm getting older, seeing in the new year does tend to be a bit quieter especially with a match the next day. I did spend some time with friends, though. Like anyone, it's always good to be around people that you like - that's what's it's all about.

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