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Stubbing out litter in the city BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk MEMBERS of the public caught dropping cigarette ends in the city's streets have reduced since October, 2017. THe offence, if caught, carries a fine of around £220 and further court costs of £185. On a Worthing Magistrates court register dated December 21, 2018, there were 15
offences listed showing members of the public caught depositing, dropping or throwing down cigarette butts in the four main shopping streets and Chichester Gate Leisure Park. THe offenders were mainly from Chichester but also came from Bognor Regis, Emsworth and Guildford. A project was set up in October, 2017, to take action on litter and fly-tipping in the city and beyond. Members of Chichester District
Council’s cabinet discussed an action plan to tackle problems with litter, dog fouling and fly-tipping across the area, following complaints from the public at the level of litter and mess across the area. At that time. the council was spending around £1million a year on cleaning the district and in a litter pick that took place over one day in June, 2017, 1,478 pieces of litter were picked up, which included food wrappers, receipts, bottles and crisp packets. It also included an incredible
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New projects to improve the city BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk PROJECTS in the city have been approved by cabinet members from Chichester District Council to help the economy and improve communities. THe cabinet met on Tuesday to discuss suggested projects for the council’s 2019 – 2020 corporate plan. Among projects being recommended are: • East Beach Selsey land/asset opportunities • East Wittering and Bracklesham vision • Review of Chichester district parking strategy • Priory Park phase 2 option appraisal • Business plan feasibility work for THe Novium Museum • Emerging vision projects across the district. Council leader Tony Dignum said: “Two of our council priorities are to manage our built and natural environments to promote and maintain a positive sense of place and improve and support the local economy to enable appropriate local growth. "All the projects identified are geared towards meeting these priorities. A lot of the emphasis is about improving public spaces so they are attractive, both in terms of visual appearance and in what they offer to visitors and residents, which in turn will support the local economy.” THe East Beach project in Selsey will look at options for improving the area around the kiosk to enhance its visitor
appeal and welcome. Possibilities could include retail, café/ restaurant uses and providing facilities for recreational activities such as diving (for example, showers) and walking. THe project would also look at how public toilets are provided and how the project as a whole could link with both the fishing community and the legacy of Sir Patrick Moore. A project to develop a vision for East Wittering and Bracklesham will aim to foster economic and community sustainability. THe vision will create an environment which helps increase and encourage new investment, improve trade and maintain BY KEL shop vacancy rates as well as increasingkelly.wickha visitor numbers and the amount they spend. A LOVELY Work on the second phase ofstill waiting improvements to Priory Park inan animal sh Chichester will look at opportunities Seven-yea available for enhancing and makingstaff as 'a w the most effective use of several parkwho absolut buildings including the brick, bowls and She is ve cricket pavilions and the public toiletenjoys her block. THis project will also considergreat additio current and potential commerciala cuddly com and has a f opportunities. Further feasibility work on THe Noviumsnuggle on. Museum business plan will take place which will include looking at potential opportunities for generating extra income and reducing costs. Work will also include looking at better use of space around the current museum entrance, shop and café area and the potential for enhancing the café and increasing floor space on the ground-floor.
Thousands will go to parishes to help improve flooding areas PARISHES in Chichester are set to receive funds to help improve on flooding areas. West Sussex County Council is to hand out almost £175,000 to 11 projects as part of its Operation Watershed anti-flooding scheme. THe applications from projects all over the county have been approved by Roger Elkins, cabinet member for highways and infrastructure. Operation Watershed was launched after the county was swamped by floods in 2012/13. Since then, it has funded more than 360 projects to the tune of over £3million. Several parishes in Chichester will receive funds, including £8,388 for Tangmere Parish Council to replace a rubble-filled soakaway at the junction
of Cheshire Crescent and Mannock Road. Until April, 2018, funding for Operation Watershed came from the revenue budget. Because of the scale and nature of some of the projects, it is now part of the capital programme. Birdham Parish Council will receive £28,705 for construction of new culvert and pipe along the ditchline between Six Pennies Cottage and Robins Nest. East Ashling Association/Funtington Parish Council will get £13,443 to install highway soakaway and gullies in Sandy Lane. Chidham and Hambrook Parish Council will receive £3,488 for a highway drainage scheme in Cot Lane, Chidham.
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BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A LOVELY Staffordshire Bull Terrier is still waiting to be re-homed after being in an animal shelter for the past six months. Seven-year-old Edna is described by staff as 'a wonderful friendly Staffy girl who absolutely loves people.' She is very affectionate and really enjoys her cuddles. She would make a great addition to a family who are after a cuddly companion. She loves blankets and has a favourite which she loves to snuggle on.
Edna was finding kennel life hard, and so she is currently living in a foster home. She would like a quiet forever home where she is the only pet. RSPCA Sussex Chichester and District branch, Mount Noddy, is self-funded and relies on the generosity of those living in the Post area. Branch manager Sue Botherway said: "Edna has been with us since the beginning of July. She is adorable. She loves people and being cuddled and thinks she is a lap dog. "She is seven years old and has elbow dysplasia so is on anti-inflammatory tablets. She is great with dogs out and
about but due to her elbows doesn't play too much." THe animal centre is also looking for a new home for a dog which was abandoned at a vet on Christmas Eve. Rocco, a Jack Russell terrier crossbreed, is only around seven months old and needs quite a bit of training. He doesn't like being left and would suit a family with someone at home most of the day. Anybody interested in adopting Edna, Rocco or any of the other animals, should call or email Mount Noddy at: info@rspcamountnoddy.org.uk or 01243 773359.
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"We tend to experience more instances of littering involving cigarette ends in areas with higher footfall so Chichester city centre locations such as Chichester Gate, the Cattle Market car park and East Street tend to be the hot spot locations. "We have introduced a number of measures to help reduce littering, including an enforcement team to help uphold rules regarding littering. "THe majority of our bins in the district have stubbers on the top of them to encourage people to stub their cigarettes out and place them in the bin. As any older bins are replaced, we will ensure the new ones have stubbers. "Last year we also purchased a new type of street cleaner called a Glutton. THis is a battery-powered street vacuum which enables our street cleaning team to suck cigarette ends out of cracks and crevice. "Ultimately though, reducing instances of littering involving cigarette ends is about changing people’s behaviour which takes time. "We introduced our Against Litter campaign to help engage residents, businesses and community groups
and encourage people to change their attitude to all forms of litter, which has so far been successful." Last month, members at a Chichester District Council cabinet meeting approved the expenditure of £13,300 funded from reserves to enable the appointment of one part-time project officer for one year and £7,500 funded from reserves to provide resources to support publicity campaigns related to fly-tipping and litter. It was agreed that £10,000 would be funded from reserves to enable litter enforcement in low littering areas. THe district council’s ‘Against Litter’ campaign was recently recognised by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations as the best community relations campaign of the year at the South of England and Channel Islands Pride awards, where it won gold. Judges praised the strong community involvement in the campaign, as well as the reduction in litter. Since launching the campaign, the council has seen a reduction in the amount of litter around the district, with 164 areas having been adopted by residents, community groups and businesses, with 335 people signing up to the Green Dog Walkers’ scheme.
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` Council salaries CHICHESTER District Council has confirmed a new pay structure for its employees. THe new salaries will come into effect in April and follow a comprehensive job review. Around 12 per cent of employees (47) will be subject to decreases whereas 46.4 per cent (182) will see an increase and 41.6 per cent (163) of staff will see no change at all. THe 12 per cent of staff who are set to see a reduction in their pay will be will subject to the council's salary protection scheme whereby their pay will be fully or partially protected for a period of three years before fully reverting to their new terms and conditions. Changes were agreed by members of a Chichester District Council cabinet meeting on Tuesday and will be referred to full council. THey also agreed a proposed new reward scheme which included support of £303,500 per annum and £360,600 to fund the salary protection costs. THe primary aim is to ensure the council is continuing to pay staff fairly through equal pay for equal work, rather than to create unnecessary upheaval through changing everybody's salary. If adopted, staff will be notified before the end of January.
` Bulky waste THE COUNCIL'S bulky waste scheme allows up to eight items to be collected from homes. To find out more, visit: chichester.gov.uk/ bulkyhouseholdwastecollection
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Men charged with seven city thefts BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk TWO men appeared before Brighton magistrates on New Year’s Day charged with a string of commercial burglaries, including seven in Chichester. Both were remanded in custody to await sentence at Lewes Crown Court on Monday, January 28. Andrew Richard Lewin, 43, unemployed, of Eldon Road, Caterham, Surrey, and Gary Roland Reilly, 51, a railway worker, of Purley Vale, Purley, Surrey, were arrested in Guildford on December 30. Both men pleaded guilty to being jointly concerned in the following burglaries in Chichester on December 27, at the Chichester Enterprise Centre in Terminus Road, Chichester. Entering Dropship Spy Ltd and stealing a Samsung TV; entering New World Ltd and stealing a Samsung mobile phone; entering Oak Construction Ltd and stealing an IBM computer; entering Rodd Brown Ltd and stealing a Lenovo laptop; entering Arkle Acquisitions Ltd and stealing a cashbox containing £20 cash; entering Book Folly Ltd with intent to steal; entering Springhouse Solicitors with intent to steal. Lewin denied a charge of being jointly involved with Reilly in entering Grosvenor House, Station Road, Sunbury-on-THames, on November 11, with intent to steal. Reilly admitted the offence.
Both men also pleaded guilty to being jointly concerned in the following: on November 20, entering Springfield Road, Horsham, and stealing a quantity of Dell laptops and a bottle of champagne; on the same date and at the same location attempting to enter Anys and Kreston Reeves with intent to steal. On December 28, entering Data 2 Basepoint, Caxton Close, Portway, Andover, Hampshire, and stealing an unknown number of laptops. Following the hearing, Detective Sergeant Jason Vickers, of Sussex Police, said: “THis was a complex case involving investigations by officers across three counties, but close co-operation and dedicated police work has resulted in these persistent offenders being brought before justices and admitting their crimes.”
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Group blame county council for the loss of A27 funding BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk AN A27 action group has claimed that West Sussex County Council is solely responsible for the loss of funding for the road. THe group of representatives from parish councils, resident associations, campaign groups, as well as professional individuals known as the A27 Alliance was formed recently with the objective of getting the best bypass solution for Chichester. THe Alliance believes that it is important for the Chichester community to understand that Build A Better A27 (BABA27 - the community consultation group) had absolutely nothing to do with promoting either of the options put forward to Highways England by council leader Louise Goldsmith and other local politicians. In addition, a spokesperson for the group has said: "THe county council's suggestion that a vote was taken by BABA27 to reject the previous investment is a fabrication: no vote was ever taken (community representatives were asked to provide a steer, not a vote), and this is nothing more than political spin to cover the council's own shortcomings. "THe promotion of unrealistic and unaffordable options, and the rejection of upwards of £250m of central Government funding in 2017, were both
entirely the responsibility of the council leadership. "Ever since the Highways England 2016 Consultation it has been clear that the work done by Highways England did not fit the aspirations of the county's leadership - to build a new road to the north of Chichester. "Hence the council has continued to refer to that consultation as ‘flawed’. However, nothing could be as flawed as the options promoted by the county in July, 2018. THese were characterised by lack of any evidence from the BABA27 process that a consensus had been achieved and their decision to ignore the results of their own survey that found a majority in favour of an upgrade of the existing route.
"At no time has the council been realistic about the constraints of funding, policy, sustainability or engineering challenges, and it is therefore no surprise that the council's unfounded preferences which were high risk have been found by Highways England to be unworkable and unaffordable. "For the avoidance of doubt, Gillian Keegan was clear in her various comments to the BABA27 group that there was unlikely to be any funding that exceeded the previous allocation of £250m. THis advice was ignored by the leaders of the council who sought to promote a scheme that they were advised would cost more than £400million with no additional benefits. THey further ignored advice from Highways England
that a northern route had almost no probability of success yet sought to promote this as their preferred option." On her blog in December, leader of WSCC, Louise Goldsmith said: "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 living and working in the area, as well as further afield. I hope we can have a meeting with Mr Grayling to reassure him of our joint agreed position."
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` Shop burglary SUSSEX POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery near Chichester. A man entered the Co-op store in Malcolm Road, Tangmere, around 10.10pm on Tuesday and threatened staff members with a knife. THe man stole a quantity of money from the till and fled the store. He was described as wearing a light blue coloured hooded top with the hood up, light grey jogging bottoms, black trainers, black gloves and something covering his face. Detective Sergeant Graham Leaney said: “THis happened late in the evening when the suspect knew there would be a limited number of people around. “THe staff have, understandably, been left very shaken by this incident and support is being provided. “We would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the suspect either entering or leaving the store.” You can report information either online or by calling 101 quoting 1298 of 08/01. Alternatively, you can visit the Crimestoppers website or contact the independent charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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• Postbox outside THe Fox Goes Free Public House, Charlton Road, Charlton • Postbox near the Star and Garter pub, East Dean • Postbox Folly Lane, Barlavington • Telephone kiosk on the corner of Richmond Road, Westerton • Telephone kiosk at the High Street junction with Highfield Lane, Oving A 22-year-old man from Chichester and a 23-year-old from Hampshire were arrested on suspicion of causing an explosion likely to endanger life. A 22-year-old man from Chichester was arrested on suspicion of causing an explosion likely to endanger life and possession of a class B drug. All three were released on police bail until February 5.
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New Lib Dem member says the country is plunging to disaster A CHICHESTER resident who was a member of the Conservative party has resigned to join the Liberal Democrats over Brexit. Christopher Beazley is a former member of the European Parliament for the east of England 1999-2009 and for Cornwall and Plymouth 1984-1994. Mr Beazley said: "As a lifelong, traditional, one-nation, pro-European Conservative, I can no longer sit idly by while my former party plunges the country into disaster. "Successive Tory party leaders have failed to confront the nationalist, lunatic right-wing fringe. As my daughter put it: "David Cameron gambled with our future and lost! "I salute the Liberal Democrats' consistent effort and advocacy for Britain's EU membership and for the urgent necessity of a people's vote to decide our future - and most importantly for the future generations who have, as yet, never been consulted." Christopher has served as a spokesman on constitutional affairs,
home affairs and justice as well as culture and education and for regional development. Jonathan Brown, parliamentary spokesman for the Chichester Liberal Democrats, said he was delighted to welcome Christopher Beazely, and added: "Our country cannot continue on its present course. THere is a political realignment underway. THe Lib Dems are a broad church and welcome all prepared to fight for opportunity and prosperity for us and future generations. "We welcome Christopher’s expertise, experience and enthusiasm. We must deal with the inequality and the taking of people for granted that fuels discontent and despair." We must stop the chaos in government and focus on fixing Britain. We must have a People’s Vote to give the country the opportunity to reject the shambolic, incompetent divisiveness of this government’s Brexit fantasies, to remain in the European Union and to move on. We demand better.”
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` Westbourne land for housing? LAND in Westbourne has been earmarked as a potential site for affordable housing. THe site, situated to the rear of 5056 Mill Road, is part of a larger site which was acquired for housing in 1947 but it was never included in the development and was excluded from the transfer of land with the housing stock in 2001. Westbourne Community Trust (WCT) is looking to acquire the land from the district council and use part of this as an exception site for about ten affordable houses along with provision of enhanced community facilities on the remainder of the site including play facilities, toilets and other facilities to support the adjoining allotments. Chichester District Council cabinet members agreed on Tuesday to declare the land surplus to requirements and to sell it to the trust at a market value which reflects the limited value of an exception site for affordable housing with a retained community use on the remainder of the land. Land at Covington Road is also to be transferred to the WCT for a nominal payment to ensure that it is retained as open space. As far as the Mill Road and Covington Road sites are concerned, the council has the options of retaining the present arrangements or selling to the WCT as proposed. THe Covington Road land has been identified as a potential building plot but an inquiry determined that residents had established a right of way over the land.
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A HUGE star in television is coming to Chichester University next Friday to talk to students and members of the public. Maisie Williams made her professional acting debut as Arya Stark of Winterfell in the HBO fantasy television series Game of THrones in 2011. She has won the EWwy Award for best supporting actress in a drama, the Portal Award for best supporting actress – television and best young actor, and the Saturn Award for best performance by a younger actor. In 2016, she was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series. Maisie has also had a recurring role in Doctor Who as Ashildr in 2015. THe talk, which starts at 4.30pm, is free for members of the public as well as students and staff, and is hosted in the University’s ShowRoom on its Bishop Otter campus in Chichester. Tickets are free but sold out in just a couple of days. Maisie will be in conversation with the university’s BAFTA-nominated lecturer,
Marisa Zanotti, who specialises in directing dance for television and film. It will last around an hour and cover Maisie’s career, how she progressed as an artist, and her career across the creative industries. She will also be speaking about the launch of her new app, Daisie (daisie. com), which she developed to help students find jobs in theatre and dance. THe university’s dance department runs various courses where students are taught ways of using camera technologies to work as directors, choreographers, editors, and sound designers across moving image projects. Maisie's character in Game of THrones, Arya Stark, is a tomboyish young girl - she was chosen from a pool of 300 actresses across England. Arya was her first role in any professional capacity and she has received critical acclaim for her performances in the series. To find out more about the Maisie Williams talk, visit: maisie.eventbrite. co.uk For more about department of dance at the University of Chichester visit the website: chi.ac.uk or follow @uoc_dance on Twitter.
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` Hunston fires POLICE ARE keeping an open mind about whether two recent cases of suspected arson in Hunston, near Chichester, are linked. THey are keen to talk to anyone who may have information about any suspicious people, vehicles or activity at either location. At 11.12am on Friday, January 4, Sussex Police were alerted to a barn fire at Reedbridge Farm, Hunston. An open-structured barn containing more than 200 bales of straw was destroyed in the blaze. Numerous people living nearby saw black smoke and heard popping noises coming from the fire. THey were advised to keep doors and windows shut until crews from West Sussex fire and rescue service were able to put out the fire and disperse the smoke. THen, shortly before 2am on Tuesday, January 8, firefighters were called to Hunters Lodge riding centre in Hunston where four empty stables, hay bales, farm tools and storage containers were destroyed in another blaze. No injuries were reported but Detective Constable Matt Chamberlain said: “We'd like to hear from anyone who may have information relating to these two fires. THey were in fairly close proximity and, with just a few days between each incident, may well be connected. "However, we’re keeping an open mind on that and any link will be assessed against the evidence once we have completed further enquiries. " Anyone able to help officers is asked to contact Sussex Police online or phone 101, quoting serial 69 of 08/01. Alternatively, please contact Crimestoppers anonymously or phone the independent charity on 0800 555 111.
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Jackie faces fears with the world's highest bungee jump BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A BRAVE wheelchair user is taking on a huge challenge to help raise money for a popular dog charity in the district. Jackie Kennedy will take on the world’s highest commercial bungee jump in South Africa to raise vital funds for the assistance dog charity that transformed her life. Jackie, from Poplar in east London, will be jumping 709 feet from Bloukrans Bridge in Tsisikamma, South Africa, on Tuesday, February 5, despite having a serious neurological condition. “I have decided to take part in this challenge to thank Canine Partners for partnering me with the most amazing dog in the world, my precious boy canine partner, Kingston, as my life has been totally transformed in ways I could never imagine,” said 53-year-old Jackie. “THanks to this awesome charity and my utterly amazing canine partner, I now have a life where I am living it to the fullest and not merely existing as I was previously.” Jackie was diagnosed with Cauda Equine Syndrome and spinal stenosis in 2007 and although she underwent two emergency operations, she was left with severe weakness in the lower half of her body and has to use a wheelchair full time. “Kingston helps me to get undressed, he accompanies me to the shower where he will take off my clothes and put them into the washing machine and then pass me my towel when I need it,” says Jackie. “He helps me get in and out of bed, he will open and close doors and retrieve
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City's high school appoints a new headteacher for new year CHICHESTER High School has announced the appointment of Mrs Joanne McKeown as its new headteacher. Mr Peter Waters, chairman of governors at CHS, said: "I am very pleased that Mrs McKeown has been appointed to be headteacher at Chichester High School. I know she is deeply passionate about education at this school and that the school is in excellent hands. "As well as being a highly skilled and dedicated leader in her own right, Mrs McKeown has worked closely alongside former headteacher, Ms Maskatiya, for a number of years and played an active role in the girls’ school journey to outstanding and the subsequent successful merger."
Mrs McKeown said she was thrilled to have been appointed. "I follow a very successful leader at the school and I am determined to carry on the tradition of excellence in education at this wonderful school. Working within the large Kemnal Academies Trust further ensures support for our staff and young people to excel," she said. “I hold a BA (Hons) in Philosophy and the Study of Religions and have enjoyed several senior roles at Chichester High Schools over the past 14 years. "I have a deep empathy with the establishment, its staff and its students. "THe motto: enjoy - endeavour - excel will be at the heart of all I do. "Our young people deserve nothing less.”
items from low shelves when shopping, which is just some of many things. I couldn’t do without him.” Canine Partners is a national charity that trains amazing assistance dogs to transform the lives of people with disabilities, boosting their confidence and independence. “I have been partnered for three years and each day of my partnership with Kingston has been truly magical,” says Jackie. “I now have a life full of fun and adventure and I want to be able to pass that gift of independence on to another disabled person so they can too live a life of independence with a life transforming canine partner by their side.” Jackie is aiming to raise £10,000 to sponsor a puppy from selection at eight weeks old through to being matched with a physically disabled person on the waiting list. “I wanted to take part in something that would challenge me and I have a morbid fear of heights so thought this would be a great opportunity to overcome that fear and make a difference to someone else’s life in the progress,” says Jackie. “I have been learning meditation and relaxation techniques in the hope that these will help ease my nerves on the day!” Once she hits her fundraising target, Jackie hopes to take on another challenge to sponsor a second amazing puppy with ideas including a 4,000 metre skydive, an abseil down the side of Table Mountain in Cape Town and a bungee jump from the Grand Canyon in the USA. To sponsor Jackie visit: justgiving.com/ fundraising/jackieandkingston or text JAXX93 and either £3, £5 or £10 to 70070.
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Chi resident asks public to help refugees at the French border A CHICHESTER woman has spoken up about the problems in Calais and how the public should be asking how they can help. Lucy Wooding, aged 20, recently set up the group, Kindness Without Borders, along with her mum, Linda, to raise awareness and drum up support for the refugee cause. During her first convoy delivering aid as a group, Lucy was horrified to see some of the suffering which was occurring at the France border. Lucy said there were fewer than 1,000 displaced refugees in Calais which equates to 0.003 per cent of the current UK population. Lucy said they were ready to work, and if the situation in their own country was fine, they would not choose to go to great lengths and risks, where their life is in jeopardy. She said: "THe worst element about the refugee situation in Calais is it can be solved with a click of a finger. While the UK are shelling out billions of pounds to erect walls, recruit officers, and tighten border control, the money could be spent more productively and humanely. "THis year alone, nine individual deaths have been documented. Of course, this isn't an accurate number of the amount of lost lives. THese are the people we know about from word of mouth or news reports. "Many deaths are ignored, covered up or unreported. THe paramount question more people need to ask themselves is
'what can I do?'" Refugee Community Kitchen is a group which now typically distributes 2,000 hot meals a day to refugees in Calais and Dunkirk. Food choppers, cooks, and cleaners of all ages work together. Northern France’s winter climate is very cold and hypothermia in refugees
is a common problem that arises as temperatures plummet. Wood choppers use saws and hammers to break down hundreds of donated pallets to use as kindling in an area nicknamed 'Palletstine'. For more information on the group set up by Linda, please visit the Facebook page: @kindnesswithoutborders1
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Community tool shop opens in city Husband and wife team, Susan and David have created a friendly shop for all your hardware needs 34 Southgate, Chichester, PO19 1DP 01243 786700
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MUCH needed community hardware store has opened up in Chichester as a local, friendly alternative to the larger DIY
stores. The Mr Arkright’s Tool Emporium is a relatively new franchise. The Chichester branch has been set up by husband and wife team, Susan and David Corben and the couple are excited to be bringing this new venture to the city centre. Susan said: “We noticed there was a gap in the city centre for the community to visit a friendly and helpful hardware store. People often come in to the shop looking for help and advice and we can offer those personal touches. “We are a traditional and friendly tool store dedicated to offering everyday household, garden products and tools suitable for keen DIYers, and even the handy builder. “We sell a large range of household goods, hardware, tools, decorating supplies, cleaning products, gardening tools and products we also provide a key cutting service. With thousands of products in store we provide an eclectic collection of hard to find traditional items. “We aim to be the best at what we do and to offer an unrivalled product range at competitive prices within a well- branded, eye-catching retail environment.” Despite the quirky name, the Mr Arkwright store isn’t quite ‘Open All Hours’ but within the shop, visitors can find a friendly, local alternative to the large DIY store. With local high streets, including Chichester, struggling and stores closing regularly, the Mr Arkwright’s Tool Emporium franchise is helping to bring life back to the high street. Regular customers can be assured they are receiving the same, high-quality standards every time they visit and
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receive personal touches by getting to know the team. Mr Arkwright’s Tool Emporium was established in 2012, the business has three company-owned retail outlets in Leeds and Harrogate. Having established the business locally and regionally, the company have sought hands-on franchise partners nationally to share in the growth of the Arkwright’s brand. Susan and David are very excited about their new venture and are proud to be part of Chichester retail community and are look forward to welcoming their new customers to their shop.
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` Gatwick Airport THE NOISE impact to residents in Chichester has been described as having 'insufficient information and evidence available'. THe impact to residents in the northern part of the Chichester district could alter if Gatwick brings its standby runway into more active use. THe airport is holding a consultation on its masterplan setting out three scenarios for future growth. THe first would look at how new technology could be deployed to increase the capacity of the main runway. THe second would bring the existing standby runway into routine use for departing flights alongside the main runway, while the third would see land south of the airport continuing to be safeguarded even though Gatwick says it is not actively pursuing the option of a building a brand new runway. At its meeting on Tuesday, Chichester District Council cabinet members agreed to a consultation response put together by officers.
` Council recordings THE AUDIO recording of key council, cabinet and committee meetings is to continue after Chichester District Council’s cabinet agreed to continue the scheme in 2019 and beyond. Recordings of meetings can be found online by visiting the page for the relevant meeting at: chichester. gov.uk/committees and following the link to meetings agendas and minutes.
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Cinema admits heating issues BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk OVER THE past 12 months, film buffs visiting the Cineworld cinema have been experiencing uncomfortable temperatures. THose visiting the multi-screen venue in Chichester Gate have complained about the lack of heating and air conditioning leading to difficult viewing conditions. Greg Gregori from Horndean, Waterlooville, has been a Cineworld card member, along with his wife, for around eight years and started visiting the Chichester branch. He said that he and his wife noticed the issues around a year ago which he complained about but received no real answer about. He said: "About 12 months ago they starting having problems in one of the screens which quickly increased to two. "THis continued for some time and the message on their website stated: ‘We are doing everything we can to solve the problem.' "THe problem then spread to three screens and ended up as five screens out of ten. "I tried calling the customer services line but that turned out to be a complete waste of time - the assistant I spoke to did not show any interest in trying to explain what the problem was. "We started going to this cinema because we became members (not sure that other cinema chains offered this type of deal). "We have always felt that it is great value for money and like anywhere you will always have the odd problem."
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Cineworld offer a monthly membership subscription at approximately £20 a month or an annual payment of around £200, allowing members to watch as many 2D films as they like every month across the chain's cinemas and other benefits including ten per cent off all in-cinema food and drink. Mr Gregori said he and his wife thought very seriously about moving to another cinema chain - especially as they are closer to Port Solent." He continued: "We enquired a few times (not complained) and the staff were very uninterested. "Although the problem seems to be fixed, I wouldn't say we were satisfied, but we will continue to use the cinema for now." A spokesperson for Cineworld said: "THe cinema is regularly checked and serviced and the temperature is set at a universal standard to suit our audiences which also allows for a rise in body heat if the screen becomes full. “Last year, the cinema had temporary heating challenges due to mechanical issues but they were resolved as soon as possible and since then all systems have been fully operational. “THe enjoyment of our customers is a top priority and anyone who finds the temperature uncomfortable can speak to a member of staff on-site." On Wednesday morning, the Cineworld website for Chichester still stated: "We currently have no heating in screen 3. "Please be assured that we are resolving this issue as quickly as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience caused." THis notice has now been removed.
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` Gardens scheme KEEN gardeners in the Chichester and Bognor Regis areas have been asked to join a national fundraising initiative for charity. THe National Garden Scheme is seeking new members to open their gardens in 2020. THose who join will be expected to share their carefully cultivated lawns and borders for a few hours in aid of nursing, cancer and health charities. In 2017, openings around the country enabled more than £4million to be raised. THis included £500,000 each to Macmillan Cancer Support and Hospice UK. Philip Duly, the scheme's West Sussex publicity officer, said: "In order to continue to raise these vast sums, we must continue to attract new gardens to the scheme and replace any gardens whose owners are no longer able to welcome visitors." Group openings are also welcomed in which proceeds from plant sales and refreshments can be retained by the organisers. Anyone interested should contact: ngs.org.uk
` Ambulance service WEST Sussex County Council’s health and adult social care select committee will meet on Wednesday next week. THe committee will be joined by representatives from the South East Coast Ambulance Service who will discuss their latest quality inspection report. THe committee will also receive the annual report of the Safeguarding Adults Board during the meeting next week.
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Call-in refusal is condemned A REFUSAL to allow further scrutiny of housing support funding cuts by West Sussex County Council has been branded 'disgraceful'. THe county has ruled out enabling a further look to be taken at the decision by Cllr Amanda Jupp to reduce its housingrelated support budget from £6.3million to £2.3million by 2020/21. As reported, Cllr Jupp - the county council's cabinet member for adults and health - announced her decision just before Christmas. A coalition of charities involved in providing housing and helping homeless people has objected to the move. A group of 11 Liberal Democrat, Labour and Conservative county councillors said Cllr Jupp's decision made a mockery of the scrutiny process and asked to call it in for further examination. THey argued that recommendations put forward by the council's health and adult social care select committee which asked Cllr Mrs Jupp to delay the plans for up to a year and to leave the funding for 2019/20 had been largely ignored. Cllr Kate O'Kelly (Lib Dem, Midhurst) led the call-in request. She said: "THis rejection of the request makes a mockery of the scrutiny process and will increase public anger about the cuts and decrease the electorate's confidence in the democratic process. "It is a dangerous decision, which will cost lives, and will also cost the taxpayer more, not less, in the long run." Cllr Dr James Walsh, leader of the
council's Lib Dem group, said: "At a time when homelessness and street sleeping is increasing rapidly due to austerity and benefit cuts to the poorest in society, we should be heeding stated government policy to be aiming to halve the numbers, and not doing our best to worsen the problem." At a meeting of the select committee on December 12, some of the coalition's members made stark warnings the cuts would lead to more deaths among rough sleepers. Police officers and the probation service shared concerns about their abililty to monitor and support hundreds of sex offenders after their release from prison. "All the evidence heard from police, probation service, the NHS, the homeless charities such as Stonepillow, Turning Tides, YMCA and from leaders of all the district and borough councils in West Sussex emphasised the likely increased costs to the public purse of these cuts," said Cllr Dr Walsh. County council leader Louise Goldsmith said the cuts were 'probably' one of its hardest decisions - but the financial situation made them necessary. "I want to reassure our residents that we have not taken any decision to reduce services lightly and we will do all we can to work with our partners...to make sure any impact is kept to a minimum and we continue to protect the most vulnerable people in West Sussex." Report by Karen Dunn, local democracy reporter
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Gardens for new hospice TWO LANDSCAPED gardens for the new hospice in Bosham are being planned by a Petworth garden maintenance service. Lady Penelope Gardens has announced a collaboration with St Wilfrid’s Hospice. THe company will be working with the hospice’s team of gardening volunteers to deliver two landscaped gardens at the new hospice. Angela Palmerton, owner and founder of Lady Penelope Gardens, said: "I have always wanted to do something special for a hospice, following personal experience of the fantastic work they do. "THe chance came when I heard that St Wilfrid’s was building a new hospice – a DreamBuilding – with the space and modern facilities they urgently needed." Angela has donated her time to implement the soft landscaping designs for the new hospice garden. She has also offered to provide support and advice on an ongoing basis.
THe Lady Penelope Gardens team will work with the long-standing team of volunteers in the aftercare and establishment of the new scheme. Diana Duffell, volunteer gardener at the hospice, said: “THe team are looking forward to working with Lady Penelope Gardens, creating beautiful outdoor spaces that can be enjoyed by our patients and their loved ones.” Lady Penelope Gardens has also been busy fundraising for the hospice. In May, Angela, along with business development manager Beverly Law, completed the Moonlight Walk. Additionally, the team sold handknitted gerberas (the Lady Penelope logo) and other items at THe Floral Fringe Fair at Knepp Castle, bringing the total they have raised to over £900. Fundraising continues for St Wilfrid’s Hospice DreamBuilding appeal, which still has over £900,000 to raise in just three months.
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Crackdown on drink-drivers BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk OVER the Christmas period, a total of 240 people were arrested in Sussex on suspicion of drink and drug-driving offences. THe arrests were made as part of a Surrey and Sussex Police campaign, which aims to target offenders at peak times of the year and to keep all road users safe. THe operation ran from December 1, 2018, to January 1, 2019, and the figure is an increase on the previous two Christmas campaigns (195 arrests in December, 2017, and 187 arrests in December, 2016). Of those arrested, a total of 29 have so far been convicted and 81 have been charged to appear in court. THe remaining 130 have either been released under investigation or released without
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charge. Chief Inspector Andy Gooch, of the Surrey and Sussex Roads Policing Unit, said: “It is bitterly disappointing to see so many people arrested on suspicion of drink or drug-driving in such a short period of time. "Of course, we want people to have fun and enjoy the festivities, but don’t let that be at the expense of risking your life – and others’ – on our roads. “THe risks of such actions are well documented, yet despite our repeated warnings, there will always be a minority of people who make the conscious decision to get behind the wheel having consumed alcohol or drugs. “While the number of arrests is an increase on the previous two years, it is encouraging to receive reports of suspected drink or drug-drivers from members of the public. "Our officers can’t be everywhere all the time, and we appreciate the public’s
assistance in helping us detect potential offenders. “We take all reports of this nature extremely seriously and will respond to them as quickly as possible to achieve our two main aims of this operation – to keep all road users safe and to bring to justice those who break the law. “I’d also like to thank our staff and officers who work tirelessly to raise awareness of the dangers of drink and drug-driving, and to crack down on drink and drug-drivers 365 days a year. "We have two dedicated campaigns at peak times of the year – during summer and at Christmas. However, we will still actively pursue offenders all year round as part of our routine policing." People in Sussex can text officers on 65999 with details of people they suspect of drink or drug-driving, or visit the Operation Crackdown website. If you know someone is driving while over the limit or after taking drugs, call 999.
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` Energy-saving advice ENERGY switching events are being staged this month by Arun and Chichester Citizens Advice. THe charity's energy champions will be present to support residents to change suppliers, get support and save money. Ken Porter, of Citizens Advice, said: "THis year, big energy saving week is focusing on supporting consumers to switch energy suppliers, access support and make savings." Six sessions will be held from 10am2pm around the area. THe first will take place at Arun District Council's offices in Littlehampton on January 21. It will be followed on January 22 at Petworth Children and Family Centre and the next day at Grandad's Front Room in Bognor Regis High Street. January 25 will see a session held at THe Grange in Midhurst (9.30am-2pm) before one takes place from 10am-2pm on January 30 at Witterings Medical Centre. THe final session will take place from 10am-2.30pm on February 1 at Bognor Regis Library. "No appointment is necessary. Just drop in with your energy bill or details of how much you pay," said Mr Porter. As well as Citizens Advice, the Arun Wellbeing Home Service will also be hand to provide advice. THis can include advice about how to obtain energy bill savings, such as the Warm Home Discount scheme, and take energy efficiency measures around properties. THey could also suggest other ways to increase a person's income. More details about the events are available at the Citizens Advice Bognor Regis office on 01243 866233, its office in the town hall, or by calling its advice line on 0344 477 1171. Big energy saving week is run with the government and the Energy Saving Trust.
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Shops help return plastic BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk THE Bognor Regis and Chichester return the plastic group held a special event in Sainsbury's, Chichester, at the weekend. THe store found the time and space to accommodate the group's event on Saturday to encourage shoppers to rethink their shopping habits and to return unwanted plastic to the store. THe #returntheplastic group met in the entrance to Chichester's Sainsbury's store in Westhampnett and collected a trolley-full of waste plastic in just two hours. Sainsbury's manager, Martin Cawdry, also shared some of the plans the supermarket had to reduce their plastic waste. Sarah Sharp, city councillor for Chichester south, said: "We were told
that Sainsbury's accept not only plastic bags but also other plastic packaging back in their store. "Shoppers can collect these items which Chichester District Council doesn't recycle and bring these back when they are next shopping and put them in two large black bins in the store. THis plastic is then compacted and recycled and doesn't go to landfill." Victoria Hulatt, who is spearheading a new EcoBrick project in the area, working with local schools, said the morning was successful with 'positive vibes' from many shoppers the group talked to. Liz McCallum, another founder member of the group, also used the opportunity to start a new petition about deposit schemes having seen a trial elsewhere in the UK. She said: "THere was a really good feeling from shoppers today- everyone's fed up with the lack
of progress in our supermarkets. I am really pleased that we filled two pages of the petition on the plastic bottle deposit return scheme." Sarah Sharp, who brought the issue of single-use plastic to the city council in a motion in December, also wants people to do more in 2019 and get involved with recycling company, Terracycle. "I hope that schools, groups and the councils can find out about Terracycle and we, as a city, can start collecting crisp packets, toothbrushes and toothpaste containers etc. "THere are lots of opportunities out there for groups to reduce our waste still more and also gain money for charities. A task and finish group has been set up by Chichester City Council and one of the areas I hope the group will be looking at is how to get involved with Terracycle. co.uk," she said. Bognor Regis and Chichester
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Snap happy at exhibit Advanced Workers Exhibition 2019 North Mundham Village Hall, School Lane, North Mundham, Chichester PO20 1LA 01243 264028 www.chichestercameraclub.org.uk January 19-20 CHICHESTER Camera Club's photographic exhibition will be held at North Mundham Village Hall next weekend. THis forthcoming event will be the 18th year the exhibition has been held, always at North Mundham. It is open to all advanced members of the club and is slightly unusual in that exhibitors have a choice of display screen sizes and are totally free to exhibit photographs of any subject, size or technique they wish. THere is no judging whatsoever and because of this the exhibition has become an exciting display of photographic artistic freedom. In addition to the predominant print displays, there will also be sets of projected images and audio visual sequences. Other attractions will be print raffles, tombolas, a sales table and the provision of refreshments and light lunches served each day. Over the years, the exhibition has attracted an increasing number of enthusiastic visitors and during the last two or three events the club has had well over 500 people going to see the displays. As such it is now regarded as one of the finest photographic exhibitions in the whole of the south of England. THe exhibition held next weekend opens at 10am both mornings, closing at 5pm on Saturday and 4pm on Sunday. THere is an entry fee of £1.
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Musical family comedy The Addams Family Alexandra Theatre Belmont Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1BL 01243 861010 www.alexandratheatre.co.uk January 24-26 PRESENTED by the University of Chichester Musical THeatre Performance Company, this devilishly dark and daring musical comedy comes to Bognor Regis. THe Addams Family features an original story, and it’s every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man her parents have never met. And if that weren’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before – keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s ‘normal’ boyfriend and his parents.
EARLY 18th century, England. A frail Queen Anne occupies the throne but her close friend, Lady Sarah, governs the country in her stead while tending to Anne's ill health and mercurial temper. When a new servant, Abigail, arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah who takes her under her wing. But as politics and war with the French becomes time consuming for Sarah, Abigail sees a chance at a return to her aristocratic roots and the two become locked in competition for the place as the Queen's closest companion in an absurd period comedy from the director of THe Lobster.
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For sheer escapism from our mad world Cinema: Chichester Cinema Tickets: www.chichestercinema.org
Painting a perfect picture with Art 5 Theatre Art Chichester Festival Theatre Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP 01243 781312 www.cft.org.uk January 24-February 2 ART IS a phenomenon and one of the most successful comedies ever staged. Having opened in 1996, it took both the West End and Broadway by storm, won the Olivier, Tony, Molière and every other major theatre award, and has been packing in audiences worldwide for more than 20 years.
When Serge spends an extortionate amount of money on an all-white modernist painting, his close friends, Marc and Yvan, are baffled. But does their violent reaction to this provocative canvas mirror more dangerous antagonisms towards each other? Yasmin Reza's dazzling study of friendship, prejudice and tolerance is a masterpiece. THe all-star cast features BAFTAnominated Nigel Havers from Downton Abbey and Chariots of Fire, Olivier award-winning Denis Lawson from Bleak House and New Tricks and British comedy award-winning Stephen Tompkinson from THe Split, Wild at Heart and Ballykissangel.
FOR sheer escapism from our mad world, book a seat for Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday, a comedy of memory, nostalgia, fondness and good cheer by the master of French comic timing, Jacques Tati. Hulot is in Brittany, decked out in holiday gear and smoking a pipe and friendly to a fault, but he is the man nobody quite sees. THe holidaymakers are distracted by their own worlds and notice Hulot only when something goes wrong, as it often does. THis joyful film is joined by a Classic Comedy Genius talk on Tati with film clips (11 Jan). THe Favourite is director Yorgos Lanthimos' ('THe Lobster') deliciously catty comedy about the power struggle inside the castle of Queen Anne, played by a marvellous Olivia Colman. Rachel Weisz is Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough, who is Anne's right-hand
woman, which affords her great political power, but her position is threatened when Abigail Hill (Emma Stone), a maid, jockeys for Churchill's position. Lizzie features women out of kilter, too, but these two, Lizzie and Bridget, go in for murder, the film based on the true story of Lizzie Borden and her family in 1890s Massachusetts. Chloe Sevigny and Kristen Stewart star alongside Fiona Shaw. THe Guilty should stand out as one of the best thrillers of the year for those lucky enough to catch it. Danish police officer Holm takes one last call, talking a woman through a coded conversation as she’s been kidnapped by her husband and engages in a game of cat-and-mouse with the husband in the hope he can keep the woman from being hurt. Don’t miss either the thrilling Free Solo. A rock climber without safety ropes, Alex Honnold rises to the occasion of his greatest challenge with only a bag of chalk to keep him steady in the US’s Yosemite National Park. Give a thought to the cameraman and woman, too. Other high-flying experiences this week are THe Tragedy of King Richard the Second, live from the National THeatre. with Simon Russell Beale,
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Stan & Ollie Release date: January 11 Cinema: Picturedrome Tickets: www.picturedromebognor.com Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama THE untold true story of Hollywood’s greatest comedy double act, Laurel & Hardy, is brought to the big screen
Adriana Lecouvreur from the Met Opera, New York, and the return of Edie, starring Sheila Hancock, in the title role who decides to climb a mountain at 84. www.chichestercinema.org for details. All tickets are reservable for the cinema's plush red seats. Bar. Box office: 01243 786650. Chichester Cinema at New Park, New Park Road, Chichester PO19 7XY.
for the first time with Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly starring in the heartwarming story of what would become the pair’s triumphant farewell tour. With their golden era long behind them, the duo embark on a variety hall tour of Britain and Ireland. Despite the pressures of a hectic schedule and with the support of their wives, Lucille and Ida, their love of performing, as well as for each other, endures as they secure their place in the hearts of their adoring public.
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PostSport It's top versus bottom as flying Chi DARTS: It was a red letter day for Lamb Orange as the trio of Mike Few, Dave Bourne & Lee Passey, pictured below, took the Bognor Tuesday Double In Double Out division two crown. Nearly 70 players took part in the contest at Newtown Social Club with the number of 23 teams taking part being just two short of the overall record. After some good play from all sides the Division Two final pitched the Lamb Orange team against Ashley Clements, Ian Dendy & Rob Tite (Bersted Royals) THe match started with a 108 from Passey followed by a 130 from Few. Clements & Dendy, had both hit 140's to catch up. With both teams on doubles, Few stepped up with 8 on the score board, and took the first leg with his last dart. Leg 2 saw Clements hit a 140 and 97, leaving 52, but consistent scoring from Few, Bourne & Passey left Few with 40 which he finished again with his last dart. THe third leg went down to the wire with both teams on doubles. It was left to Bourne to hit the winning shot to take the match 3-0 and the overall title.
look to extend their five point lead CHICHESTER CITY'S promotion charge continues as Miles Rutherford's side look to extend their lead at the top to eight points. After months of the SCFL Premier top spot changing hands, Chi have strung together a run of seven wins from eight in the league. THat purple patch has put City five points clear at the summit and in prime spot to secure promotion to step four of the nonleague pyramid for the first time in their history. THat run continued last weekend with a comfortable 2-0 win away at Loxwood. Gicu Iordache and Dave Herbert both scored in the first half to seal the victory. Next up for City is a trip to bottom side Eastbourne United tomorrow (3pm) to face a side who have won just twice all season. Fellow SCFL Premier side Pagham are in need of a win as they have tasted victory just once in eight in all competitions. THe last week saw a 0-0 draw against Broadbridge Heath in the league followed by a 3-0 defeat by Bostik Premier side Burgess Hill in the Sussex Senior Cup. Lions welcome struggling Little Common to Nyetimber Lane tomorrow (3pm).
f Chi celebrate Gicu's opener in the Loxwood win
Blues blossom as winter run rolls on
In Division One, the final was contested between Lee Franklin, Jack Danahar & Wayne Green (QE2 Cobras) and Graham Hollis, Roger Summers & Ian Bennison (Fishermans Joy) A good 56 finish from Green sealed the first leg for the Cobras while Franklin scored 125 then a winning double to take the second. Joy took the third leg but the fourth saw another excellent shot from Franklin as he hit 12, 20 and double 20 to take the match 3-1. -----------------FOOTBALL: Chichester City Ladies will look to make it two from two as they face league rivals Coventry United in the FA Women's National League Cup. Aaron Smith's side returned from the Christmas break in style, chalking up a 2-1 victory against Plymouth Argyle in front of a home crowd. After falling behind, a brace from Helen Ogle secured the three points for Chi against their mid table opponents. It was a welcome return to the side for the attacking midfielder who received plaudits for her second, a 30-yard freekick which dipped just under the bar. More importantly was the result as the three points sees Chi return to the summit of the FA Women's National League Southern Division. Hot on their heels though are Coventry who are two points behind and have two games in hand. In a weird twist of fate, United are next up for Chi, albeit in the third round of the League Cup on Sunday (2pm) at Oaklands Park. THe match will give City an ideal test against one of the strongest sides at this level of women's football.
f Blues battled to a goalless draw against Steyning
SELSEY'S starlets continue to blossom as the Blues' march up the SCFL Division One continues. Daren Pearce's side are on a run of just one loss in seven in the league, a string of results which has seen them consolidate their position in fifth. Blues continued that run over the last week, picking up four points from six in testing circumstances First was a goalless draw against leaders Steyning Town before ten men Blues defeated Southwick 2-0 away in midweek. With a home match against Littlehampton Town coming tomorrow (3pm) Pearce will be hoping his young Blues side can continue their good run of form. It was a case of an unstoppable force meeting an immovable object when the two best defences met at the Bunn Leisure Stadium last weekend. Selsey matched the leaders Steyning all the way but could not break down the miserly Town defence. In midweek, Blues needed to show another side to their character when they were reduced to ten men in the first half. But they rallied and second half strikes from
Remi Coates and Lindon Miller secured the victory. Fellow SCFL Division One side Sidlesham also continue to impress. Avoiding an immediate return back to intermediate football has always been the goal for Steve Bailey's side this year. But recent weeks has seen the side string together an impressive run, something they continued this past week. An excellent showing on the road at Littlehampton last weekend saw Sids make the short trip home with all three points. Cameron Corell gave the yellow and greens the lead in the first half before David Rough and Joe Gromett struck late to seal a 3-2 victory. Sids followed that up in midweek with a 2-2 draw against Mile Oak, Matt Boulton and Frazer Smith getting the goals. Next up is a home match against Worthing United tomorrow (3pm) who are revitalised after appointing a new manager. In SCFL Division Two Bosham welcome third-place Roffey to Walton Lane tomorrow (3pm) keen to extend their unbeaten run to eight matches. Robins drew 2-2 with Brighton Electricity last weekend thanks to an Andy Reynolds late equaliser.
Yellows hurt Blues as slump continues CHICHESTER RFC are looking for their first win in four as they look to halt Camberley's promotion push tomorrow (2pm). Blues head north into Surrey looking to arrest a poor run of form which has seen them slide back towards the London One South dropzone. THree defeats in a row perhaps does not give the true picture as injury-plagued Blues have had bad fortune and ill discipline to blame. But on the road tomorrow the 11th-placed Chi will fancy their chances with many of their key players back to full fitness - even though Camberley are well-positioned in fourth. Blues put in a good showing last time out against high-flying Medway when they fell to a 19-30 loss against the Kent side.
After falling behind to an early try, Rhys THompson wrong-footed two defenders and squeezed through to dot down. 7-5. Chi then had to turn to defence and a failed interception saw them reduced to 14. Medway retook the lead before Blues responded through Sam Drayson to take the lead. Another sin bin followed for Chi and it was only thanks to a late penalty that Medway went in at the break 14-15 up. Into the second period and Medway added another three points before Chi retook the lead through winger Matt McLagan. Ill-discipline costs Blues again and a high tackle led to a yellow and penalty try. Medway added another to seal the 19-30 win late on to deny Blues a bonus point.
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f Theo Widdrington goes close with a free kick during Bognor's 2-0 home win against Carshalton
Bognor must be 'on their guard' as another Sussex derby looms Next Game
BURGESS HILL (A) Tomorrow, 3pm
ROCKS coach Robbie Blake is urging his side to not rest on their laurels as they lock horns with yet another Sussex rival - as this one will have revenge in their sights. First it was Worthing, then it was Lewes and Whitehawk. Now it is Burgess Hill as Bognor's run of fixtures against local rivals continues. Jack Pearce's side, who are seventh in the Bostik Premier, head to the Green Elephants Stadium tomorrow (3pm) on a good run, having taken seven points from nine in their recent encounters with near neighbours. From afar, it may seem that Burgess Hill offer the easiest test of the lot having suffered an 8-0 loss at Nyewood Lane earlier in the season. But the Hillians have picked up form of late and are unbeaten in four, a run which has lifted them up the table. For those reasons Blake is urging his side to avoid complacency when they take to the field tomorrow. He said: "It's football and we have all seen cup upsets in recent days. "Burgess Hill have had a few good results of late and turned it around a little bit. "It will be a tough game, they will be well up for it knowing the result in the past. "So we will have to be on our guard and be better than we were against Brightlingsea as if we are not we will come unstuck again." THat defeat in midweek on the road in Essex halted a run of four games without defeat for
the Rocks. THe 288-mile round trip was eventful throughout as a depleted Bognor side were held up in traffic resulting in a delayed kick off. THen an early penalty shout was turned down before Brightlingsea bagged three goals to seal victory. It came just three days after a very different performance which result in a 2-0 home win against Carshalton Athletic on Saturday. Mason Walsh opened the scoring with a fine individual goal before Jimmy Muitt slotted home after good work from Jimmy Wild. Blake is keen that Rocks learn from the defeat in Essex and admitted the players looked "off it a little bit". Speaking to Rocks Radio after the match, he said: "THat game typifies that we're not good at this kind of game "THe pitch was a bit bobbly and it was a game of second balls. We need to be better than them at passing the ball as at this level once you keep it then gaps open up." Bognor go into the match at Burgess Hill with a few selection issues. THe major one is upfront where it is not clear if Portsmouth loan duo Brad Lethbridge and Dan Smith will be available. One replacement could be Kaleem Haitham who made his Rocks debut in Essex on Tuesday after dual-signing from Chichester.
Blake: 'We're still in the mix' IT may not have been the perfect Christmas break for Rocks fans but it wasn't half bad. Heading into the traditionally busy festive season Bognor were on a real low, having slumped into the bottom half of the Bostik Premier. But five games later they have found their verve again, having picked up ten points from a possible 15 since that memorable trip to Worthing the Saturday before Christmas. THe only blemish in the run was the 3-0 defeat to Brightlingsea in midweek. Given the problems getting to the ground, the poor pitch and the lack of players available for selection, Rocks fans will hope this is more of a blot on the landscape rather than a return to poor form. THe hope now is that Bognor can use that the momentum developed over Christmas as a springboard to power on to a good run of form in the second half of the campaign. Rocks coach Robbie Blake said: "I can't thank the players enough for their effort over Christmas. THey've been dedicated and we've had three wins, one defeat and a draw "Although [the result at Brightlingsea] was disappointing we have to look at the positives that we're still in the mix."
f Jimmy Muitt's strike left Rocks jumping for joy
HAPPY new year to everyone, including all of the Rocks fans across the globe. Some of you may know that this season I've been joining Lee Roberts on Rocks Radio broadcasting games live on the air. It means that wherever you are, if you're not at the match you can still keep up to date with all the action. It’s amazing how we have fans listening into Rocks Radio every game from Spain, Vietnam, India, Canada and many other far-flung places. Bognor has truly got an international reach - whether that is with people who have been involved in the club before or family and friends listening in. THose fans will have enjoyed the past few weeks as on the pitch Bognor have been good over Christmas. Ten points out of a possible 15 isn’t bad! THe win away to Whitehawk was another pleasing victory against another local side with the Rocks storming to a 4-1 result. It was another game against a Sussex rival who at the TerraPurra Enclosed Ground, have been difficult for us to overcome in recent years. But the difference here was we took the chances given to us, whereas Whitehawk were woeful in the final third. James Fraser missed a couple of good chances, as did Connor Tighe (both had spells in the white and green). Fraser was a prominent figure in the Rocks getting promoted not too long ago. But despite the Hawks’ efforts, they seem to be stuck to the bottom of the Bostik Premier League at present. On the back of a Worthing win and a hard-fought draw with Lewes at Nyewood Lane, this was a key result to get out of the way, which gave us great momentum going into the home game against Carshalton Athletic this past
Saturday. We drew against the Robins earlier on in the season so I was expecting a difficult afternoon against a team not too far behind us in the division. But I was impressed by how we performed. Playing out of the back, we took the lead through Mason Walsh who has had a great month. THen, Jimmy Wild, getting a rare start for the Rocks, teed up Jimmy Muitt with a well-timed pass before he slammed home the second. THe Robins had no real response and Bognor defended really well to win this game and move up to sixth in the league. A 288-mile round trip followed this past Tuesday night away to Brightlingsea Regent. I was not able to go due to work commitments but I listened in again on Rocks Radio and it sounded like we had a penalty appeal turned down just before half time. THe game ended 3-0 to the hosts and I felt really bad for my fellow fans who travelled all that way to see the team lose. THere were over 90 fans listening in on Rocks Radio at one point in this match - not sure if this was a record but a really impressive number of listeners. It’s amazing to think the commentary station is over a year old already! And as an added bonus I think we now have a Rocks Fan in Lee Roberts! I think we got him after the Worthing victory just before Christmas! Havant who?? Lee and myself will no doubt see you all in Burgess Hill tomorrow. It will be important that we bounce back again and hope that the Brightlingsea Regent loss was a slight bump in the road. Onwards and upwards. UP THE ROCKS!
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