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Friday, January 25, 2019

Homeless get help by council kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk COUNCILLORS have agreed to spend over £100,000 to help homeless people in the city. At a full council meeting on Tuesday afternoon, members of Chichester District Council unanimously approved the allocation of £102,000 from the housing investment reserve. Members have supported plans to demolish a property in Freeland Close which they bought in 2017, to be replaced with up to 21 flats. THe council currently holds a reserve of £765,000 and the capital investment required by the council to deliver this project is expected to be between £825,000 and £1,080,000. At the meeting, Cllr Jane Kilby, cabinet member for housing, said: "THere has been an increase of more than 13 per cent in the number of people coming up on the list for homes, and this has included many families. "Our existing emergency accommodation has been operating at full capacity for the past year and we have problems trying to find suitable accommodation particularity for larger families. "As a result, we have been left with no choice but to rely on finding bed and breakfast accommodation, often situated outside of the district.

"We recognise that this is often a far from ideal situation for those involved, especially for families with young children. "In December, 2017, the council purchased a property at Freeland Close, adjacent to our temporary accommodation at Westwood House. THis property has been brought back into use to provide four, one-bedroom flats as temporary accommodation while a full options appraisal to evaluate the most effective use of the property is undertaken." Original plans had been to convert the property into four flats, with £10,000 set aside to pay to take the project to the planning stage. THe decision to demolish and rebuild means those costs will now be £40,000, with an extra £72,000 to finalise the design. THe estimated total cost of the build was reported to be £2.1million, not including the £208,815 paid to buy the building. Taking into account the grant and £510,000 of Section 106 contributions which will be requested from whichever contractor is selected to build the flats, the council expects to pay between £825,000 and £1.08million from its capital budget for the project. Work could start as soon as November this year but councillors raised concerns that this should be brought forward if possible. See page three

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Questions over an A27 transport study BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A QUESTION posed at a district council meeting which questioned the transport study devised on the A27. During public question time at Chichester District Council's full council meeting on Tuesday afternoon, Andrew Relf described advice from West Sussex and Highways England on the current road structure to handle current and increased traffic as flawed. He said: "THe Chichester District Council Local Plan Review stated that any development must minimise and not create or add to problems of highway safety, congestion, air pollution or other damage. "I have a long history in the planning and construction of Fishbourne roundabout as a consultee, and the 40 year refusal by government to upgrade the A27 across East and West Sussex. We are again met by the stubborn refusal of government to spend any money south of London. "Common sense predicts that the Fishbourne roundabout plans will not be able to cope with current traffic, the additional traffic from Whitehouse Farm, whose access to the A27 is Fishbourne, the proposed new flow from the development south of the A27, Terminus Road, the future Manhood traffic together with the 2,500 houses proposed for the A259. "I am told that the traffic assumption was 50 cars per 100 households, which is seriously flawed. A study of the Flavian

Fields development of 97 houses in Fishbourne revealed that there were two cars per household, and 64 per cent of the residents were working. Fishbourne already has the highest car dependency in Chichester District as we have no facilities even though designated as a service village under the plan. "Now consider the 1000 homes planned for Fishbourne, Bosham and Chidham, Your planning assumption is 500 cars. THe reality is at least 1000 cars moving at peak time." THe district council’s adopted local plan includes the farm site for a mixed-use BY KEL development including 1,600 homes.kelly.wickha Outline permission has already been given for 750. A COMPET THe Fishbourne roundabout is detailedin the city t in the report as being upgraded with aChichester. new arm for the link road to the A286, A campai and a hamburger roundabout - for thosescheme insi a month. Ke staying on the A27. Hamburger roundabouts, resemble areduce pollu typical roundabout but are signalisedfun places to and have a straight-through section ofthe heart of carriageway for one of the major routes. combat clim Cllr John Connor, cabinet member for Campaign environment services, said: “Chichesterthe aims of District Council does not intend to revisitwas subject the conclusions of the transport studypublished in that supports the local planning view, as it considers that it is a robust piece of work. "West Sussex County Council and Highways England have both been consulted as part of the development and transport study and there are no outstanding concerns or issues relating to the traffic modelling."

Rings stolen from jewellers POLICE are seeking witnesses and information concerning a break-in at Pressley’s jewellery shop in North Street, Chichester. It happened overnight on Monday and Tuesday January 7 -8, when a side window was smashed and the thief reached through to steal 14 rings from an internal shelf. THe missing items are believed to be one-off designer pieces and to have a combined value of £27,000, including those pictured right. PC Robynn Gordon, investigating, said: “Clearly we’d like to hear from anyone who saw any suspicious activity, people or vehicles in North Street over this period. “We’d also urge dealers, pawn brokers and other jewellers to be aware of this theft and to let us know immediately if they are offered such items for sale in suspicious

circumstances.” Anyone able to help should contact Sussex Police online or phone 101, quoting serial 148 of 08/01. Alternatively, they can contact Crimestoppers, the independent charity on: 0800 555 111.

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BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A COMPETITION has been launched in the city to design a logo for Car-Free Chichester. A campaign group wants to trial a scheme inside the city walls one Sunday a month. Key aims of the campaign are to reduce pollution, make it more safe with fun places to walk and cycle by extending the heart of the city outwards and to help combat climate change. Campaigners see this fitting in with the aims of the Chichester Vision which was subject to public consultation and published in October, 2017.

THe scheme works as a 'try before you buy' idea - a trial of a few streets for a few hours a month, to help produce permanent plans to fit in with the vision. Chichester city councillor Sarah Sharp explained: "We need a logo to capture people's imagination. We know how much people love the pedestrianised streets and we want to build on this. THe logo design should ideally include the city walls and highlight the need for healthier streets that will bring the community together. "We know that people who rely on their cars with mobility issues and businesses will be feeling anxious about this and our first priority is to put these fears to rest and stress that people with blue badges

will be given priority as well as carers. "We want to work with BID and shop owners as the evidence from other cities is that car-free places are great for businesses as they rejuvenate a city. We need to put our health and clean air first - even if we only manage to do this one Sunday a year." THe next opening meeting will be held on Monday, at 7.30pm, at the Park Tavern in Priory Road, Chichester. To find out more about the campaign, visit: carfreechi.org.uk/ You can send in your designs to Mark Record: mark.record@carfreechi.org. uk or Cllr Sharp: s.sharp@chichestercity. gov.uk or 13 Whyke Lane, Chichester, by February 4.

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Cllr Kilby continued: "THe council approved a budget of £15,000 to enable a full options appraisal to be undertaken and a further £10,000 to progress the preferred options to planning application stage. "Since approval of the initial proposal, it has come apparent that there was a greater opportunity on the site than originally anticipated. "A full options appraisal has now been undertaken and it is proposed that the existing building is demolished and re-built. "THe preferred options will give the council the opportunity to provide many more units of temporary, flexible accommodation, making it easier to house larger families and single, vulnerable adults. "THe project will make a real longterm difference to difference to families in the district." Cllr Clare Apel said of the proposals: "I am a little bit mystified at what's going to happen to anybody living there?" Cllr Kilby responded: "It's short term

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accommodation and we will still be housing families in that unit until such time as we get planning. "We are talking much later this year that things will be changing. " Cllr Janet Duncton said: “THis is music to the ears because we all know what the situation is, we all live out there in the real world and to be able to provide 21 more units that will help people in difficulties like this is great. THis is to be commended. "I don't know how many other local councils are able to do it, but jolly good us! I support totally what is going on." Cllr Kate O'Kelly said: "I absolutely welcome this decision as well. I was just going to question the plans for the residents we have now as Cllr Apel just has. "It's obviously a key part of our role as the housing authority, but I'd like to know as a member how we are doing on a regular basis on the number of people in temporary accommodation and the number of rough sleepers." Cllr Kilby said: "Yes we can do this. THe number of rough sleepers fluctuate. It's averaging about 15 a week."

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` Missing Richard POLICE have confirmed they are concerned for the welfare of a man from Chichester. Police in Sussex have been asking police colleagues and homeless charities in Edinburgh for help in finding 30-year-old Richard Alexander, who has been missing from St Richard's Hospital in Chichester since January 14, and who may be in Edinburgh. Richard, who is white, 6ft and slim, with brown hair, is believed to have travelled to Blackpool on January 16, and then to Preston where he bought a rail ticket to Edinburgh Waverley station. He is very vulnerable and it is believed he has not been taking some important medication since he disappeared. If you see Richard, please contact the police on 101 quoting Sussex reference 1153 of 14/01. Photographs of Richard have been released by police, one showing him in the clothes he was wearing at Preston railway station on January 16, as pictured below.

Friday, January 25, 2019

City's Careline has new provider BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk CHICHESTER Careline will benefit from significant investment and further expand its presence in the telecare market after it was agreed that PPP Taking Care should take over the service. Chichester Careline, which is currently provided by Chichester District Council, is a 24 hour service which allows people to live independently by providing support and assistance through the use of technology known as telecare. THe technology links up to a monitoring centre, which is operated by trained staff who will answer calls from its customers 24 hours a day, every day of the year. THis provides reassurance both to the individual and their family. THe change, which will be introduced from March 1, will enable Careline to expand the services it offers to its customers. THe district council developed the agreement with PPP Taking Care to attract much needed investment and enable Careline to further expand its work in the telecare market. “We are very proud of our Careline service and the difference it makes to its customers. Over the past few years, we have been looking at ways to build on the outstanding work that is delivered by the service,” says Cllr Eileen Lintill, deputy leader and cabinet member for community services at Chichester District Council.

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“Careline operates in a highly competitive and rapidly changing market. Technological advancements and opportunities – as well as the growing needs and expectations of our customers – mean that significant investment is required. We have worked alongside PPP Taking Care for some time and so we are very confident that they are the right company to take Careline forward to build on what the service has already achieved. “Careline is highly thought of because it has touched the lives of so many people through the vital support it delivers. THis decision will protect and further enhance this special service for years to come and access the investment that the service needs and deserves. “What is important to stress is that the service our customers receive will not change. THe cost will stay the same and they will continue to be assisted by the same ‘Careline team’, based in Chichester. Our customers will also be able to access additional services at no extra cost providing them with even greater peace of mind.” PPP Taking Care is part of AXA PPP healthcare. PPP Taking Care also manages Age UK’s personal alarm service, which supports over 50,000 people in the UK. THey believe that everyone should have the support to remain independent and live life well in their own home. Over the past 35 years, Chichester Careline has assisted over one million people to live safely and independently in their own homes.

City's chain patisserie is saved from administration's closure A CHICHESTER bakery has been saved from closure - despite the chain going into administration. Administrators of Patisserie Holdings have named the 71 outlets of Patisserie Valerie that will close following the firm's collapse. But Chichester is not on the list. It is expected that 902 jobs will go nationally with the closure of 27 Patisserie Valerie stores, 19 Druckers and 25 Patisserie Valerie concessions. Patisserie Valerie went into administration on Tuesday after failing to reach a rescue deal with its banks.

Entrepreneur Luke Johnson, who bought the business in 2006, has committed more money to ensure staff are paid their wages this month. THe first signs of trouble came in October after accounting "irregularities" were revealed. THat included "secret overdrafts" unknown to Mr Johnson and the board. Shares in Patisserie Holdings were suspended and finance director Chris Marsh was arrested and later released on bail without charge. Staff at the Chichester store in the Buttermarket in North Street said they were unable to comment.

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Friday, January 25, 2019

Historic event is recreated 75 years later at city hotel BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A RE-STAGING of an historic event is due to take place in the city organised by the Save Tangmere Tower campaign group. When General Eisenhower, the supreme commander of D-Day, needed to gather his top advisers together for a ‘bonding session’ he chose the Ship Hotel in Chichester, now known as the Chichester Harbour Hotel, in North Street. THis March, to remember the event, the Save Tangmere Tower campaigners will restage the event with the same menu and guests to represent those there in 1944. THe Save Tangmere Tower campaign is bidding to save the derelict Second World War control tower at RAF Tangmere that he would have visited. THe airfield and tower has so many connections to the Battle of Britain, SOE spy flights into France, D-Day and British world record-breaking high-speed flights, even supporting Prince Charles' first flying lesson. Supported by the Special Forces Club, custodians of the Special Operations Executive legacy and No 601 (County of London) Squadron, the first Fighter Command Squadron to have American volunteers flying in 1940, the dinner will

see current senior military, historians and supporters of the campaign gather to commemorate and celebrate. "We are very excited that people will be coming from Washington and France as well as across Britain to help us," says Matt Gover-Wren, campaign lead. Military personnel will be joined by local dignitaries including MP Gillian Keegan and Chichester Mayor, Martyn Bell. THe Save Tangmere Tower campaign has also asked the well-known historian and broadcaster, Paul Beaver, to help create a memorable evening. Matt continued: "To be working with Paul with his SOE and No 601 Squadron connections has been a brilliant experience. To be part of this great evening will be something special. "THe evening will help us to fund academic studies in order to complete phase one of the project, which include a feasibility study and

economic appraisal." THe event will take place on THursday, March 21, at the Chichester Harbour Hotel and forms part of the events and celebrations across the city. Paul Beaver said: “THis event is about recreating the night in question in 1944, paying tribute to Allies across the world that will again join us to mark this occasion. "We have tried to recreate as much as we can, even by following the original menu.

“No 601 was based at RAF Tangmere on a number of occasions, especially during the Battle of Britain, and its members will assist the campaign as much as possible, to see this unique building be brought back into use." Sally Russell, manager of the Chichester Harbour Hotel, added: "We are delighted to mark this occasion and support where we can. It’s going to be a wonderful night." THe hotel may also be unveiling a plaque to mark the event.

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` Police reports OVER THE two weeks between Monday, January 14, to Sunday, January 20, there were three reports of vehicle crime reported in beauty spot car parks. Locations included West Stoke car park, Selhurst Park, Goodwood and Kennell Hill, Goodwood. Several other reports were made to Sussex Police, including: On Monday, January 14, a Ford campervan was stolen from a driveway in Main Road, Nutbourne, at around 9pm. THe camper van had a bike rack on the back and a green stripe down both sides. Serial 1303 14/1. In Church Road, Singleton, overnight into January 15, a vehicle was broken into and binoculars stolen from the vehicle. Serial 0181 15/1. On Wednesday, January 16, in North Street, Emsworth, a vehicle was broken into by three youths. It is believed they were trying to steal the vehicle and they were found and arrested. Serial 1263 16/1. In Langrune Close, Chichester, on Saturday, January 19, a shed was broken into and a bike stolen. Serial 0671 19/1. In Charlmead, East Wittering, also on Saturday, a residential burglary was reported. It is believed the burglary occurred between 12.30pm on January 18 and 5pm on January 19, while the property was unoccupied. Jewellery was stolen. Serial 0901 19/1. Also on Saturday, a vehicle was broken into while parked in Rosemary Lane, Petworth. Serial 1071 19/1.

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City's MP takes step up in government CHICHESTER MP Gillian Keegan has been promoted to Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) to the Secretary of State for Defence, Gavin Williamson. Mrs Keegan's role as PPS will be a step up in responsibility, having served as a Ministerial PPS to the Treasury. THe appointment will require her to directly assist the Secretary of State in his official departmental and parliamentary duties. THe role also involves working cross-party with all MPs to gather support for upcoming defence policy, and to feed the thoughts and ideas of

backbenchers back to the Ministry of Defence. Mrs Keegan said: I am excited to start this new role and I’m looking forward to learning more about the UK’s defence policy. "THis is an important time for our forces with the ongoing modernisation programme underway to strengthen our capabilities and ensure the UK maintains its position as a worldleading defence force. "Today, our armed forces are taking on an array of global threats and international responsibilities, so I feel privileged to be supporting the Secretary of State."

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A good rating for Medmerry BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A PRIMARY school in the district has received a good rating from Ofsted for the eighth year running. Medmerry Primary School in Selsey has secured the rating, following an inspection in December. THe inspector praised the friendly, welcoming and well behaved pupils and recognised the work which has been done to raise both the quality of teaching and the curriculum taught in the school since the previous inspection. Medmerry has been classified as a ‘Good' school since 2010. THe report noted the breadth of the curriculum taught at Medmerry, alongside the wide range of extracurricular experiences included to help extend pupils' learning. It recognised the work being done in particular areas of teaching, remarking that staff have worked hard to create a ‘buzz' about reading throughout the school in the last few months. THe Ofsted report also mentioned the strong standard of mathematics throughout the school. HM Inspector, Catherine Old, remarked that pupils' outcomes have been raised substantially

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to a corner of the hall to enable an additional exhibition on ‘Tangmere and the Special Operations Executive’ to be created by the curatorial team. Displays from last year’s successful ‘Tangmere Aerodrome 100’ exhibition have now been moved into the museum to provide visitors with an insight on the formation and early years of RAF Tangmere. For little visitors and families, the museum has created ten family activities including the ever popular ‘Tangmere teddy bear challenge’. THe museum is looking forward to another successful year and hoping to improve on last year’s record number of visitors of over 33,000. More information on the museum, including the 2019 events programme, can be found on its website: tangmeremuseum.org.uk

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` Dementia support PEOPLE in Chichester are being invited to join Churchill Retirement Living at its Harington Lodge development for a special Warming Morning to raise funds for local charity Dementia Support. At 10.30am on Friday, February 22, everyone is welcome to step out of the cold and into the warmth of Harington Lodge’s cosy Owners’ Lounge, where they will be treated to coffee and cake in return for a small donation. All of the money raised will go to Dementia Support, a Chichester charity that provides complete dementia services under one roof in its new facility Sage House, in Tangmere. Anne Scherrer, regional marketing manager for Churchill Retirement Living, said: "We’re looking forward to welcoming people to our Warming Morning event to raise funds for such a worthwhile cause, so it can continue its vital work in the local community. "Every penny counts, which is why we’re asking as many people as possible to come along and support the event and make a donation in return for the refreshments on offer. It’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a bit of indulgence, as well as an opportunity for visitors to experience the lifestyle on offer at the Lodge." Churchill’s Warming Mornings events take place throughout February at its retirement developments across the country, with all the money raised going towards local causes chosen by Owners.

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Travel bug hits stylist Amy BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A SENIOR hair stylist at a popular hairdressers in Chichester has been granted permission to take a six-month sabbatical around Asia. “You can have it all,” Q Hair and Beauty managing director Dawn Lawrence Grant told senior stylist Amy Burgess when she made her request. THat phrase was echoed by 19-yearold Amy, who intends to not only get the travel bug out of her system but experience a wealth of different cultures so she can return full of inspiration and greater maturity to give her even greater focus on her blossoming career in hairdressing. “We’re delighted to support Amy’s ambition as she has chosen absolutely the right time to embark on this,” explained Dawn. “She is well established as a very talented stylist and I’m glad to see she is set on achieving her own personal goals without it affecting her career. “I believe good salons should encourage their team members to broaden their horizons, gain a wealth of life experience at a young age yet be able to come back and pick up where they left off. “Amy is an excellent role model - she has been with us since before she left school and has been good to us so we are happy to be good to her. She is devoted to forging a real career in the hairdressing industry and I think travelling will be an invaluable experience and she will come back inspired, which in turn will benefit

our business. “Her tremendous enthusiasm and ambition are a marvellous example for other young hairdressers and with our support, she is proving to others that they can have it all.” Amy will be setting off on February 3, flying out for the start of a journey of inspiration that will take her all over south-east Asia, including Vietnam, Cambodia, THailand, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines and then India. “I was a bit nervous about asking Dawn if I could take some time off to travel and come back to Q on my return,” Amy says. “I was thrilled when the first thing she said was ‘Wow!’ Working here is like being part of the Q family and I know this is where my career lies." Amy joined the Tiger Club, Q Hair and Beauty’s unique after-school training scheme, in 2013 when she was just 14 and from then on her dream was to become a top stylist. She became an apprentice when she was 16 and graduated as a stylist in late 2016. She took full advantage of the many courses and further training offered to her and rapidly became one of Q’s rising stars. “I know that my future lies in further developing my career with Q but think that before I settle down and put my full focus on that, I need this travel experience to grow as a person and become more mature,” says Amy. “It’s been in the back of my mind for quite a while but when I mentioned it to my friend, Charlotte, she said I needed to do it now - and that she would come with me for part of it. “I know there will be some challenges

along the way as I want to experience real life in those countries, seeing the enormous contrast between different cultures, and between city and rural. Life in Singapore, for instance, is very different from life in Laos. I’ll be using basic public transport and also having some home stays with local people. “I’m ploughing all my savings into it when I return, it will be back to the real world and I’ll be starting from scratch

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Game of Thrones star visits city's uni and tells pupils about new app BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A HUGE television star visited the University of Chichester on Friday to talk about her career and the launch of her new app. Maisie Williams, who is best known for playing Arya Stark in the hit HBO television series Game of THrones, visited the university as part of a tour she is doing. Maisie's new app, Daisie, has been developed to help students find jobs in theatre and dance. Maisie described it as "trying to put the power back into the hands of creative people". Speaking exclusively to the Chichester Post, she said: "We created Daisie in the hopes of connecting up and coming artists with one another so as they can collaborate on projects that they are making and be able to create a list of contacts they can call upon rather than waiting for someone else to give them an opportunity." Maisie held a special talk in conversation with the university’s BAFTA-nominated lecturer, Marisa Zanotti, who specialises in directing dance for television and film. During the talk, Maisie described some of the hard moments during her career including playing the part of Arya Stark as the character pretends to be a boy. Maisie explained how she, herself, was just starting to go through puberty and

had to have her chest strapped down and her hair cut short. After filming she recalls going back to school and feeling awkward, saying: "I just wanted a boyfriend!" Students at the university and visitors were able to ask questions at the end of the talk, which Maisie answered. Many of them were asking for advice. Speaking to the Post, Maisie talked about how the general public react to meeting her: "It's usually people who are really excited which is cool. I still find it bizarre. Or there are people who say 'I don't watch it (Game of THrones) but have heard it's a big deal and my friend really loves it so I'm just going to get a picture for them because I don't really care.' THat's always really amusing!" Maisie's advice to any young aspiring actor is to be yourself. She said: "It is about networking and meeting the right people. Being able to understand what it is about you that makes you different and then being able to convey that to people when you meet them so as you stick in their mind. "THat is so much of what you do as an actor when you meet people, doing something and being that person that sticks in their mind. Just because I got this far, I'm still constantly in competition with other actors. For every film that I have done, there are three other ones that I have wanted to do. "I think just knowing what it is about you that makes you special and even when that isn't enough, it's not ever

losing sight of that and really just nurturing that and being authentic and honest with who you are." After Maisie's huge role as Arya Stark, The Post asked her how she would ever top that and what comes next. She said: "I don't think I ever really want to (top that). I think Game of THrones was so revolutionary and what it meant for television and for HBO and to myself and many other cast members it was the first proper thing that we ever did. "If I never do anything as good again I'm not really mad about that. "Ultimately, what really excites me is different kinds of stories. I'm interested in telling stories about time periods that we are really familiar with but stories that we’ve never really touched on. "THey don't make World War Two movies about women. THey are always about the war. Life still goes on and there is still a world that exists outside of fighting. "For a lot of people throughout Europe, so many soldiers being placed in new locations, for a lot of bars and clubs and party scenes these were the years which were the best of their lives. THey actually got to do something with their life. "THat really excites me and is actually a project I am going to go into. THat sort of thing where it is so familiar to all of us but shedding light on it - we have never done it before."

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BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk THE CITY officially launched its refill scheme programme on Wednesday evening at the Assembly Rooms in North Street. THe initiative aims to encourage participating cafes, bars, restaurants, banks, galleries, museums and other businesses to sign up to the free Refill app and put a sticker in their window alerting passers-by to the fact they’re welcome to fill up their water bottle for free. City to Sea, a not-for-profit organisation headed by entrepreneur Natalie Fee, launched the award-winning Refill Scheme in 2015. It’s estimated that the scheme, now being rolled out nationwide with support from Water UK and local water companies, will cut plastic bottle use by tens of millions each year, as well as substantially increasing the availability of high quality drinking water. Local campaigners, Diana Morgan, from EcoStepbyStep, Amanda Hine, from Message on a Bottle, Heather Barrie, from Harrie’s Coffee, and Christina Hall, from Aqua Living, who launched Refill Chichester, have already been communicating with local businesses about the scheme and how they can get involved. Christina said: "THe refill scheme is absolutely brilliant for Chichester. As a mother of twin boys, having an

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Firm's fridges help save lives EMPLOYEES at a Bognor Regis firm are helping children in some of the world's poorest countries to receive lifesaving vaccines. THe 20 Polestar Cooling staff members, and their national partner Dulas, make solar-powered medical fridge-freezers that are used to preserve the medication in countries where power supplies are often unreliable. THe government's Department for International Development is working with the companies and the Gavi vaccine alliance to supply the essential equipment to Djibouti and Togo through the UK aid scheme. Phil Polack, Polestar's managing director, said: "Our fridge is better than a standard fridge because it does not require a battery. "THis means the fridge has a ten-year lifespan. THe old battery-style fridge used to have breakdowns and would need engineers that were very hard to find and would mean that children were not getting immunised." Polestar's factory, in Beeding Close, on the Southern Cross industrial estate, produces some 2,000 fridges and freezers a year. Many are made for its partner, Dulas, a pioneer in solar-powered refrigeration systems. THose which are sent overseas to be used for vaccines are typically 200 litre fridge-freezers. THe medicines are stored in the fridge compartment and the ice to keep them cool on journeys into remote areas is produced in the freezer. Outside of safe temperatures, vaccines deteriorate and become unusable. British international development secretary Penny Mordaunt said the products showed the worth of British aid around the globe.

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Council agrees to more support for special education BY KELLY WICKHAM kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk CHILDREN with special educational needs and disabilities will have more opportunity to go to school closer to where they live, under new proposals outlined by West Sussex County Council. Richard Burrett, cabinet member for education and skills, has agreed to instigate a programme aimed at increasing the number of special support centres within mainstream schools. THe centres allow children with additional needs such as autism or social, emotional and mental health needs to be educated in mainstream settings. THere are currently 32 centres in West Sussex, and the proposals would see up to 11 more created over the next three years, opening up more than 100 extra places across the county. Phase one would see two new centres created at nursery schools in Chichester and Horsham, and two more added to primary schools, with the aim of opening this September. Mr Burrett said: “THe large rise in the number of young people identified with additional needs and the shortage of local provision has seen more children placed in specialist schools outside of their local area. "Strengthening and expanding our educational needs provision in

mainstream schools will allow more children to receive high quality education locally, reducing their travel and helping them build friendships in their local communities.” Phases two and three could then see seven more centres created in primary and secondary schools across West Sussex. THe number of children with an education, health and care plan has gone from 3,423 in March, 2015, to 4,912 in August, 2018, an increase of 43 per cent. Local authorities fund this, and now also support people with educational needs up to the age of 25. With no additional funding from central government, West Sussex is having to balance its overall high needs budget. Investing in the new centres would enable more West Sussex children to be educated locally, in line with the county council’s current strategy. It would also reduce the council’s high travel costs because of the number of children currently placed in expensive, out-ofcounty provision, creating a predicted overall budget saving. Children in current placements would not be affected by this proposal. THe proposals were discussed at the children’s and young people’s services select committee last week where members endorsed the development of a full business case for consideration within the council’s Capital Programme.

New measures for ambulances SOUTH EAST Coast Ambulance Service hopes to come out of special measures within a year, county councillors have been told. THe trust, which covers Sussex, Surrey, Kent and parts of Hampshire, was placed in special measures in 2016 after an inspection by the Care Quality Commission. Reasons for the rating included bullying and delayed response times which inspectors said put patients at risk. THe trust said at the time that it was committed to improving the quality of its service. It was still rated inadequate in 2017, before being upgraded to requiring improvement in 2018, with the commission recognising that ‘significant progress’ had been made. At a meeting of West Sussex County Council’s health and adult social care select committee on Wednesday last

week, members received an update from the ambulance service and examined a report into the work being done. THe committee was told that the trust was ‘well within the national averages’ on response time for the most severe emergency calls, such as cardiac arrests and traffic accidents. But Jane Phoenix, the ambulance service's deputy director of strategy and business development, acknowledged that response times for the less serious categories, such as fractures, falls and diabetic problems was ‘not good enough’. Ms Phoenix said: “It’s obviously a journey. We had significant issues regarding safeguarding, we had significant issues around medicines management. “We’ve gone from having significant concerns about some of those things to being an exemplar in the ambulance

service, particularly with medicines management.” From February six mental health nurses will be placed in emergency operation centres to help deal appropriately with mental health calls. THe trust has also formed an alliance with West Midlands and South Western Ambulance Services to allow them to share best practice and save money by buying supplies, equipment and fuel together. Councillors were assured that the alliance was not a merger and did not mean ambulances would be sent to incidents in the Midlands and South West and vice versa. Andy Cashman, regional operations manager, said: “THis is ongoing work both within the trust and with our partners. It’s not a race to the finish.” Report by Karen Dunn, local democracy reporter

week wine which pairs beautifully with cod loin. My final selection is that of a 2017 Cune White Rioja currently discounted to £7 50 and proving to be aromatic, rich and

creamy with soft fruit and citrus on the palate and whose cask fermentation (four months in American oak) rounds out the flavours. Complex, oak nuanced, a weighty

mouthfeel, nutty with a cinnamon spice finish - a wine I wholeheartedly commend to you and a great pair to fish or seafood. Olé and Happy New Year, mes amis!

New year, new wines with a fabulous offer "Our very own bon vivant gets to grips with all the best buys."

By Martin Lury martin.lury@me.com I BEGIN my New Year column with an array of bargain offers at Co-Op stores. Mindful that the smaller Co-Op franchises often have money off multiple buys, I duly wended my way to the newly-refurbished Hawthorn Road CoOp in Bognor Regis and was delighted to ascertain that a 15 per cent discount was available on four bottles or more purchased thus meaning I was able to procure decent wine for under five readies! THe red wines were arguably the pick in terms of best buys and I began to focus on wines that should remain on offer until January 29. Two reds are on offer for just five pounds in the form of a Tempranillo and a Shiraz. THe Hereford Tempranillo is not in fact from these shores, but hails from Argentina and is a mix of equal parts of Tempranillo and Malbec and has red fruit aromas in abundance with red berries and a touch of spice, good acidity and non-overpowering tannins - a great

Winter Warmer at this price! THe Finca Las Moras 2018 Shiraz of similar Argentinian provenance has been heavily discounted and proved to be a great advertisement for Argentinian Shiraz! Luscious, ripe spicy red fruits permeate this soft and fruity wine with soft acidity and this dark fruit delight with a touch of vanilla has ageing potential and would be a great accompaniment to a good old rib-eye steak - indubitably my wine of the week! For an extra eighty - five pence expended , another Shiraz, namely the 2017 Oxford Landing THe River Crossing from the banks of the mighty Murray River in South Australia, has some red berry and liquorice notes with ripe fruit and a touch of warm spice and vanilla and a slight hint of chocolate - typical Aussie Shiraz if that is your wont! My last red for £6.50 is a 2016 Muriel Vendimia Seleccionada - Muriel is well reputed for producing good value Rioja dating back to 1926 with one hundred hectares of their own vineyards. Textbook modern Rioja style with an expressive nose of sweet and sour red cherry and a hint of vanilla. Dry savoury notes , silky tannins and a long finish characterise this vintage. I end this column examining two white wines, beginning with the 2017 Oxford Landing THe River Crossing Chardonnay priced at £5.85. THis is a good vintage of a New Australian - style Chardonnay with melon and peach flavours to the fore and a touch of honey. A good mid -

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` Safeguarding adults REPORTS of alleged abuse or neglect of vulnerable adults in West Sussex have almost doubled in two years. THe annual report from the county’s safeguarding adults board showed that neglect, physical abuse and financial or material abuse were the main concerns raised in 2017/18. Others were: sexual abuse, psychological abuse, discriminatory abuse, organisational abuse and domestic abuse. A total of 6,751 matters were raised – a 23.5 per cent increase and the highest recorded in the county – leading to the launch of 2,449 enquiries. More than half related to people in care homes and the majority involved women. In 2015/16, there were 3,388 reports leading to 1,473 enquiries. Annie Callanan, independent chairman of the board, told a county council select committee the increase could be put down to raised awareness of the issues, with more people reporting their concerns. She predicted new legislation governing social care introduced under the 2014 Care Act would see the figures rise. Ms Callanan said: “We want people to be concerned about safeguarding and, in the early years of the legislation, I would expect that figure to go up if we’re doing our job properly.” Members of the select committee asked why the annual report had been received so late and Ms Callanan said there had been ‘issues’ gathering and analysing the information. She assured them the next one would be on time.

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Music group's special concert THE ENSEMBLE Reza were warmly welcomed back to perform at the Funtington Music Group’s concert at the University of Chichester on Wednesday last week. THe programme they chose included Schoenberg’s Verklarte Nacht, probably the most popular piece today written by Schoenberg, a work written in 1899 which spans the divide between Romanticism and Modernism. It is full of lush post-Romantic harmonies, and surging melodic lines, but it is also foretelling Schoenberg’s abandonment of traditional tonal harmonies. Pavlos Carvalho introduced the piece and wisely concluded his introduction by helpfully reading the poem on which the piece is based, written in 1896 by Richard Dehmel. THis put the piece into context, with its range of emotions from tragedy to redemption, from agony to ecstasy. THe Reza interpreted this most challenging of pieces by producing a glorious breadth of textures and

musical colour. THis was an assertive and top quality performance from six outstanding musicians. THe introductory piece was Schubert’s Quartettsatz D703.THis was a convincing choice to come before the Schoenberg, and the Reza produced a formidably satisfying performance. THey brought a balanced mix of vitality, depth, musical expertise, combined where necessary with a playful and theatrical flair. No one musician can be highlighted as the players, although individually brilliant, played with a real tangible feeling of collegiate responsibility. THe concert concluded with a performance of Dvorak’s Sextet in A Major, Opus 48. In their interpretation, THe Reza created a fitting conclusion to a magnificent concert, which was extremely well received by the audience. Further details of the Funtington Music Group can be obtained from the membership secretary, Mrs Elizabeth Brooks, on 01243 378900.

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Mascot Monty is a success SHOPPERS in Bognor Regis were given paws for thought at one of the town's charity outlets. Monty the Dog handed out collection bags and balloons outside the RSPCA shop in THe Arcade in the High Street. THe mission of the mascot of the charity's Mount Noddy animal rehoming centre was to prompt residents to fill the bags with unwanted items to donate to the shop. Lucy Birch, a promoter with the charity who accompanied Monty, said during the first of the two sessions: "We've given out about 50 bags after three hours and a lot more balloons.

"It's been good to get the name of the RSPCA out there even more. "As soon as people realise what we are doing here, they are really nice about it. "We are hoping people will be able to fill the bags when they have a clearout for the new year." THe shop is keen to receive clothes and household items which can be sold to raise money for its work looking after a range of animals at the Eartham centre. Women's shoes and handbags are needed in particular to replenish its stock.

instructions from the bogus caller and withdrew £4,000 which was collected by a man in a car later the same day. In one of the other six cases, the caller almost succeeded in obtaining £4,000 but was prevented by eagle-eyed bank staff. THe 82-year-old Chichester woman went into her bank in the city to withdraw £4,000 cash as instructed but bank staff become concerned about her welfare, spotted that something was not right, and called police. Police attended on each occasion and have been providing support, including advice and assistance on prevention measures.

PC Bernadette Lawrie, the Sussex Police financial abuse safeguarding officer, said: "Remember, no police officer, or bank staff on the phone, will ever ask for your bank details or for cash. Don't give your details or cash to anyone in these circumstances! "One of the attempts was prevented due to the good work of bank staff, using the nationally agreed police/banking protocol which has trained bank staff in how to spot the signs of this type of crime." For further advice and information on preventing this type of fraud, visit: sussex.police.uk

Warning to residents over telephone calls BY KELLY WICKHAM

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Summer school returns to hospice THE ST Wilfrid’s summer school returns for its fifth year, giving 16 to 19-year-olds considering careers in health or social care an opportunity to achieve three nationally recognised qualifications in adult social care, end of life care and communication skills. THe week includes a mixture of classroom-based and practical activities. Students will be able to meet a variety of health and social care professionals during the week, including doctors, nurses, healthcare assistants, occupational and complementary therapists and social workers. THe closing date for applications is Wednesday, May 1. THe summer school will run from Monday to Friday, August 5-9, plus one placement day between Tuesday and THursday, August 13-

15. THe course is funded by Health Education England, Kent Surrey Sussex so is free of charge to students. A previous attendee said: “THe summer school was brilliant. Not only did the qualifications gained at the end of the course help my personal statement stand out, but the experiences it offered were invaluable. THe 'speed-dating' session with different medical professionals was particularly interesting and gave me a great insight into the enormous variety of careers available to me.” Ideally, students will live or study within St Wilfrid’s West Sussex catchment area, but must be living in Kent, Surrey or Sussex to be able to take advantage of this opportunity. Find out more at: stwh.co.uk/ education/summer-school

kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk RESIDENTS in Bersted, Bognor Regis, Westergate, Chichester and Hambrook have reported receiving bogus calls between January 8 and 17. Police are reminding West Sussex residents, especially the elderly, to stay on the alert for bogus phone calls and visitors after seven cases of courier fraud or attempted fraud in nine days THankfully, six of the attempts failed due to alert residents, and, in one case, bank staff. But in one incident the thieves got away with £4,000. In each case residents have received phone calls from someone purporting to be a 'Detective Chief Inspector Mark Andrews' from London's Charing Cross Police station. THe caller alleges that there has been unauthorised use of a debit or credit card, that someone has been arrested and there is an investigation ongoing. THe caller later alleged to some of the residents that there was an employee at his bank who was passing fraudulent money through his or her account and that they should go to the bank and withdraw cash, in sterling or Euros, to send to the 'officer' via a courier who would call at their home, to take away for a check on whether it is fraudulent. All attempts failed except one made to a Bognor resident in his sixties on January 15. He went to his bank on

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WHEN travellers on the A27 make a point of a detour to eat at Denmans Gardens' tea rooms, it must have something to make them return time after time. Former regular customers were delighted when the pavilon tea rooms re-opened after renovation and can again enjoy dishes prepared on the premises in a kitchen which has achieved the top food hygiene accreditation. Breakfast options include variations on the theme of eggs benedict, and bacon, sausage or vegetarian baps. Afternoon cream teas can be booked. Jacket potatoes, both toasted and plain sandwiches, baguettes and paninis are offered throughout the day while lunchtime mains usually include the popular steak and ale pie, chicken tagine and a vegetarian/vegan option. Daily specials, such as soup and desserts, are changed to incorporate local, seasonal produce. The spacious, airy tea rooms, which welcomes groups, also hosts regular craft, art and photography workshops, details of which are available on the website at: www. denmans.org

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IT MAY be the depths of winter but a visit to the inspiring legacy of an internationally-renowned garden designer and a plantswoman will lift anyone’s spirits. After 15 months of closure and following the death of founding father John Brookes MBE in March last year, the team at Denmans Garden at Fontwell is continuing the renovations begun before his death. The four-acre garden - an oasis of calm, tucked immediately off the A27 dual carriageway next to Fontwell racecourse - is now owned by Gwendolyn van Paasschen, who is also chairman of the John BrookesDenmans Foundation and came to know Denmans after working with Mr Brookes in the USA, and she is buzzing with excitement at the future of the beloved attraction. Explaining the history of the site, which was part of a small country estate owned by Lord Denman in the early 20th century then used by the WRAF in the Second World War, Gwendolyn said it had been bought by Hugh and Joyce Robinson in 1946 and cultivated as a commercial market garden for 30 years. From the 1930s, Joyce developed her

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Picturedrome Cinema listings from Jan 25 A DOG'S WAY HOME (U) Fri, Mon, Tues: 2.30pm, 5pm Sat: 11.45am, 2.30pm Sun: 11.30am, 2.30pm Wed: 12.45pm, 2.30pm Thur: 4.15pm

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Chichester Cinema at New Park Tickets: www.chichestercinema.org FILMS for £2 only to commemorate the cinema’s 40th anniversary year – Ruby Tuesdays, Milestone Films of the past 40 years – kicks off with Manhattan on February 5, one of Woody Allen’s earlier triumphs and just one of the anniversary films in the just-out Awards Season programme. But first up this week is Stan and Ollie. Steve Coogan, actorwriter, and a guest at the cinema’s most recent film festival, stars as Stan, John C. Reilly taking the part of the comedy duo as Ollie. Past their heyday, Ollie is getting pressured to make movies without his partner. To jump-start their flagging careers, the men go on a theatre tour in Britain. THis must-see is joined by Sorry to Bother You, director Boots Riley taking a leaf out of Woody Allen’s earlier films. Cassius “Cash” Green (Lakeith Stanfield), is a disenfranchised Oakland guy living with his girlfriend, Detroit (Tessa THompson), in his uncle’s garage. Cash lands a job at RegalView, a huge telemarketing firm, an older co-worker

(Danny Glover) urging him to use his ‘white voice,’ to hilarious effect to gain custom. Also from the USA comes White Boy Rick, the moving true story of a blue-collar father and his teenage son who became an undercover informant and drug dealer starring Matthew McConaughey. THe Oscar-nominated Bohemian Rhapsody is unmissable, too, starring Rami Malek at Freddie Mercury as is Pedro Almovodar’s comedy, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. From Norway comes THe 12th Man, A stirring retelling of Resistance hero Jan Baalsrud's epic cross-country flight in Nazi-occupied Norway, the sole survivor of a thwarted Allied sabotage mission against the Nazis. Wounded, hunted, often neardeath, his flight to safety remains almost beyond the limits of human endurance. Four Performances this week are La Traviata (Jan 30, live from the Royal Opera House, Encore on Feb 2); THe Queen of Spades (Jan 27, also from ROH); THe King and I (London Palladium, Jan 26) and I’m Not Running, David Hare’s explosive new play from the National THeatre (Jan 31). Book seats now for the Holocaust Memorial Day screening on January 27, the theme, Torn from Home. Free tickets. Details of the event are on www.chichestercinema.org. 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

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International star Classical guitar recital by Xuefei Yang Regis Recital Hall, 46 Sudley Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1ER Saturday, January 26 - 7.30pm www.westsussexguitar.org ONE OF the world's finest classical guitarists, Xuefei Yang, will be performing at the West Sussex Guitar Club's next meeting in Bognor Regis. Xuefei was hailed as a musical pioneer after the Cultural Revolution in China, a period when Western musical instruments and music were banned, becoming the first internationally-recognised Chinese guitarist on the world stage. Her international success has led her to be invited to play in more than 50 countries at numerous prestigious venues and she is frequently invited to play with the world’s leading orchestras. Classic FM named Xuefei as one of the 100 top classical musicians of our time. Tickets are available on the door, call 01243 866462 or online at: www.westsussexguitar.org Members, £10, nonmembers £15, full-time students half-price, under-18s free.

THE FAVOURITE (15) Fri, Mon, Tues: 11am, 8:15pm Sat: 4:45pm, 7:45pm Sun: 5:15pm, 8:15pm Wed:11:45am Thur: 11:45am, 1:30pm ROYAL OPERA: LA TRAVIATA Wed, Jan 30: 6:45pm Tickets: £15 NT LIVE: I'M NOT RUNNING Thur, Jan 31: 7pm Tickets: £11 MARY POPPINS RETURNS (U) Sat: 11am, 2pm Sun: 11am, 2:15pm GREEN BOOK (12A) Wed: 5pm Thur: 1:45pm MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS (15) Fri, Mon, Tues: 12pm, 1:45pm, 4:45pm, 7:45pm Sat: 5:45pm, 8:30pm Sun: 5pm, 8pm Wed: 12pm, 3:30pm, 8:15pm Thur: 11am, 12pm, 4:45pm, 7:45pm RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET (PG) Sat: 11:30am, 2:15pm Sun: 11:45am, 2pm BITE SIZE BALLETS: TORTOISE & THE HARE Sat, Jan 26: 11am

Chichester Cinema listings from Jan 25 FRI JAN 25 1pm Stan & Ollie (PG) 3.15pm White Boy Rick (15) 6pm THe 12th Man (15) 8.45pm Sorry to Bother You (15) SAT JAN 26 1pm Stan & Ollie 3.15pm Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (15) 5.15pm THe King and I 8.30pm Sorry to Bother You SUN JAN 27 12noon Holocaust Memorial Day (12A) 4.30pm THe Queen of Spades 8.15pm Stan & Ollie

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A prize to smile about BRITAIN'S biggest stand-up comedy cash prize £10,001 - could be won in West Sussex. Leconfield Hall in Petworth is the venue for one of the heats for the nationwide contest, which is part of Petfringe Festival, being held at the end of June and beginning of July. Entries are open until February 3 for the heat scheduled on April 12, at 8pm. Heats will be taking place all over England and Wales – Bedford, Cardiff, Chatham, Chesham, Exeter, Guildford, London, Sheffield, Sunbury and Sutton Coldfield. THe Comedian of the Year will be crowned on July 6 and receive their prize, which is bound to give them some laughs. To enter, buy tickets for the heat and finals or more details, visit the website at: www.petfringe.co.uk

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Tel: 0345 234 0404 Email: hello@citation.co.uk www.citation.co.uk THE Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has revealed that staff absences are costing small businesses up to £554 per employee each year. While not an astronomical figure at first glance, this can add up and leave smaller organisations facing a massive bill at the end of the year thanks to absenteeism in the workplace. But what can small and medium-sized enterprises do to mitigate this, and all the other added costs of doing business? Citation, the UK’s leading HR and employment law and health and safety compliance provider, are well-versed in helping businesses across the country tackle common problem areas like this when it comes to running a company. Armed with a team of highly qualified consultants, Citation have been helping small and medium-sized businesses up and down the country for over 20 years. With their 24/7 advice line, they provide advice

on how businesses can meet their legal and regulatory obligations, engage in safe working practices and train and develop their staff. From avoiding accidents and fines to recruiting and retaining staff, Citation gives business owners a much-needed lifeline by taking care of the complicated and timeconsuming elements of running a business,

allowing them to focus on what they do best. Founded in 1995 in Wilmslow, Cheshire, the business now boasts 35,000 clients, and has extended their offering to include electrical testing, fire safety assessment and ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) certification and accreditation.

Surrounded by 30 acres of parkland leading to Climping Beach, you can enjoy a visit to Bailiffscourt in many ways. Perhaps you have a special occasion or celebration coming up? We have a choice of beautiful settings, from the Music Room with its traditional log fire to the intimate Card Room, from the rose clad Courtyard to the 13th century Chapel, there is a stunning space for every event. We have a variety of delicious menus and a fabulous wine cellar to suit every taste and will be delighted to talk through any special requirements with you. Or you might prefer to while away a relaxing moment or two in our award-winning Spa, built in the style of a Sussex barn with in and outdoor heated swimming pools and a choice of wonderfully indulgent Temple Spa treatments. You can come for a morning or spend the whole day – it’s entirely up to you or you treat a friend or loved one with a gift voucher experience. And not forgetting our 39 sumptuous bedrooms, many with four-poster beds, rolltop bath tubs and some even have open fires – sneak away and treat yourself or simply pop in for lunch with this fabulous offer.

We are delighted to extend this exclusive offer to you to come and enjoy lunch at Bailiffscourt Hotel, Climping

Enjoy a delicious two-course lunch for just £15 in our Hotel restaurant Valid until Friday 29th March 2019 This voucher entitles you to a two course lunch for £15 per person, or a three course lunch for £18 per person from our daily lunch menu and is valid until Friday 29th March 2019, Monday to Friday. Maximum eight guests per table. Excludes key dates, subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Bring this voucher with you to redeem this offer.

Book your lunch today, call 01903 723 511 Climping Street, Climping, West Sussex, BN17 5RW Part of Historic Sussex Hotels Group

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Keeping your business live How would you describe your company? We are a people-friendly business. Technology can seen complex, because of the terminology. We believe in keeping things simple and easy to understand. Every business is different, so we like to get to know our customers and how their business functions before we make any recommendations. It’s important to us that the solution is right for the business. What sort of businesses do you support? We support all kinds, this can be anything from a solopreneur start-up to more substantial organisations. Some business owners are from the corporate world where there is an IT department supporting them in the workplace. We can be that IT department for them. What services do you offer? We provide customised support and

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maintenance packages, start-up consultancy, office moves, company merges, multiple occupancy business centres, installation of cabled networks and larger scale wireless networks for hotels and offices, firewalls that intelligently protect from the rapidly growing cyber threats and comprehensive backup and security solutions. I am a certified GDPR practitioner and we now offer a cloud-based framework for clients to create their own GDPR compliance policies. We can also help Cyber Essentials, the Government backed certification scheme, so the client knows they have covered everything required to ensure a secure business data environment. Briefly, what do you do for your customers? Put simply, we monitor the heartbeat of the company. We protect their essential business tools and improve productivity, saving them time and money. We give them the peace of mind to focus on core business activities.

Business IT Plus - monitoring and protecting the heartbeat of your business Your business data is priceless, how do you protect it? Cyber-crime takes many forms: y y y y y y y

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Any of these can have a major impact on your business, whether you’re a sole-trader or a large company. y Financial loss in terms of time and money y Loss of access to computer systems y Major disruption to business y GDPR fines may be imposed y Loss of customer trust and loyalty y Reputation damage y Loss of competitive edge

Let us worry about those things for you. Business IT Plus is a people-friendly company that speaks your language. We specialise in cyber security and also provide solutions to everyday IT problems. We can even remotely monitor and manage the health of your systems to avoid downtime during your office hours. Give us a call to arrange a chat over a cup of coffee, we like to get to know our clients first.

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Community News & Views VOLUNTEER dog cuddling is being offered by Barking Mad Chichester as an antidote to the problem of loneliness in modern society. For those who are retired or work from home and are spending large chunks of time alone, caring for a waggy-tailed companion on a temporary basis and meeting other like-minded dog lovers could really help to overcome feelings of isolation. THe perception of loneliness as mainly an issue for the older generation is now proving inaccurate, as a study from the Office for National Statistics suggests that young adults are more likely to feel lonely than older age groups. Due to huge advances in technology, the number of freelancers and remote workers is rising, with an article in Business Leader claiming that a ‘third of business owners think that workforce will work remotely by 2020.’ Jane Harrison, of Barking Mad Chichester, said: "While remote working has obvious advantages, working alone under pressure and not having the physical presence of a team to support you can lead to loneliness that can’t be fixed by any kind of app. "Caring for a friendly dog not only provides canine cuddles (far better than any virtual hug) but also the motivation to go and take a walk at lunchtime, increasing the likelihood of adhering to New Year fitness resolutions." THe community of Barking Mad host families mainly consists of active retired people and those who either work from home or have extended periods away from work. It offers the opportunity to care for dogs in your own home, while their owners are away on holiday. Hosts experience all the benefits of dog companionship without any of the emotional or financial responsibilities of full-time pet ownership. To find out more about becoming a Barking Mad host, you can call Jane Harrison on 01243 583152 or visit: barkingmad.uk.com/ local/chichester

COVERS Timber & Builders’ Merchants has agreed to sponsor the 2019 Sussex Heritage Awards. THis will be the fourth consecutive year the company has supported the prestigious event. Organised by the Sussex Heritage Trust, the awards aim to recognise and reward the highest quality conservation, restoration, and well-designed new build projects while encouraging the use of traditional skills and crafts. Henry Green, who is managing director at Covers, which has its head office in Chichester, said: “We are delighted to be supporting the Sussex Heritage Trust Awards once again in 2019. "We are keen supporters of the charity and advocates of ensuring that Sussex’s rich building heritage is protected and preserved for future generations to enjoy. We look forward to finding out who all the winners are in July.” Dr John Godfrey, chairman of the Sussex Heritage Trust, added: “THe Sussex Heritage Trust is proud to have Covers Timber & Builders Merchants as sponsors of the 2019 Sussex Heritage Trust Awards. THe awards scheme is now recognised as the most prestigious architectural and conservation programme in East and West Sussex, and Brighton and Hove. "THe success of the awards is invaluable in supporting the work of the trust and funds our work to preserve, improve and encourage the appreciation of the architectural and natural landscape of Sussex. We thank Covers for their sponsorship and friendship in supporting the awards scheme and our work.” THe winners of the awards will be announced on Wednesday, July 3, by Sussex Heritage Trust’s president, Lord Egremont, during a ceremony to be held at Pangdean Old Barn in Pyecombe.

PEOPLE across the South East of England are being asked to help stop Parkinson’s for good by joining their local Walk for Parkinson’s event this year. THis January charity Parkinson’s UK is launching its annual Walk for Parkinson’s fundraiser, and is calling for people of all ages and abilities to unite with thousands of others around the UK to signup to step closer to a cure for Parkinson’s. Cowdray Estate in Midhurst will host a walk on Sunday, July 14, to help raise money for the condition. Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition that affects 145,000 people across the UK, with an estimated 19,806 people living with Parkinson’s in the south east. It can affect people of all ages and has over 40 symptoms including tremor, loss of mobility and dementia. Over the past four years, Walk for Parkinson’s fundraisers have raised over £1.5 million for Parkinson’s UK’s pioneering research to find a cure for the condition – and the charity believes that scientists could now

be on the verge of major breakthroughs. Sky Sports presenter and champion of Walking for Parkinson’s UK, Dave Clark, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2011, aged 44. He is a keen walker himself and is encouraging people to lace up their walking boots to raise funds to help end Parkinson’s for good. He said: “Parkinson’s has had a huge impact on my life. On my worst days it’s hard to walk, talk or write my own name, and it’s tough knowing that things will get even harder for me and my family as it progresses. “But Parkinson’s UK’s pioneering research gives me hope that we will find a cure for this brutal condition, and walking helps me stay active and positive. “Walk for Parkinson’s events have already raised a phenomenal amount of money for the fight to find a cure - and we’re now on the verge of major research breakthroughs that could end Parkinson’s for good." To find out more visit: parkinsons.org.uk/walk

BEAT ARE working with the Sussex Child, Young Person and Family Eating Disorder Service to run skills workshops for parents carers across Sussex. Beat is the UK's leading charity supporting those affected by eating disorders and campaigning on their behalf. Founded in 1989 as the Eating Disorders Association, it celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2014. Beat’s Developing Dolphins workshops will empower those who need it, to support change, and promote recovery by improving their understanding of eating disorders; by providing them with practical strategies; and by developing their skills dealing with difficult situations. Over two days participants will learn about different communication techniques, while gaining the tools to support someone with an eating disorder. Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses. Anyone, no matter what their age, gender, or background, can develop one. Some examples of eating disorders include bulimia, binge eating disorder, and anorexia. THere’s no single cause and people might not have all symptoms for any one eating disorder. Many people are diagnosed with “other specified feeding or eating disorder” (OSFED), which means that their symptoms don’t exactly match what doctors check for to diagnose binge eating disorder, anorexia, or bulimia, but doesn’t mean that it’s not still very serious. It’s also possible for someone’s symptoms, and therefore their diagnosis, to change over time. THe next Developing Dolphins workshop for Parents & Carers supporting a child 13 plus, affected by Anorexia or Bulimia, will be held in Chichester at the Chichester Park Hotel, on Saturday 9, and Sunday February 10 from 10am to 4pm. For more information and to book your free place please email: training@beateatingdisorders.org.uk For further help, advice and support for eating disorders contact Beat. Visit their website: beateatingdisorders.org.uk or call their helpline: 0808 801 0677

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finance and workforce. Trust chairman Alan McCarthy said: “We welcome members of the public to attend our meetings and learn more about the challenges and also the improvements at Western Sussex Hospitals. “As a foundation trust, our organisation is accountable to its members, as well as the public that we serve, and we are keen to hear people’s views about our local acute health services.” If you would like to attend, please contact Tanya Humphrys: Tanya. Humphrys@wsht.nhs.uk

A SPECIAL super car event is happening in Goodwood to raise money for charity. On Saturday, June 1, more than 150 of the nation’s most exciting super cars will gather at Goodwood Motor Circuit for THe Supercar event 2019, an interactive supercar festival that offers once-in-a-lifetime passenger rides in some of the world’s most exclusive super cars. On the track will be a Lamborghini Aventador SV, Lamborghini Huracan Performante, Ferrari 812, Ferrari 458 Speciale, McLaren 720 and McLaren SLR in addition to some very special cars to be announced. You might event spot a celebrity or two, with well-known names such as Chris Evans, Shane Richie, Phil Tufnell and Nick Whale taking part in previous years. THere will also be a Caterham Seven skid pan, helicopter taster flights, the amazing Wall of Death, a VIP lounge and a host of other attractions for younger guests in the dedicated children’s area. Teenagers can enjoy the young driver’s experience (age 14+). THere is free parking and a free kid’s activity passport. Tracy Poulton, fundraising manager at THe Children’s Trust, said: “Hundreds of super cars, lots of activities and an army of dedicated volunteers make it one of our biggest fundraising events of the year. We’re looking forward to hosting it at the iconic Goodwood Motor Circuit!” For more information, visit: thesupercarevent.com

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The history of Chichester Cinema at New Park Compiled by Mark Anthony Jeffery, volunteer at The Novium Museum

f Central Boys School, 1905. | Pic: West Sussex Records Office SITUATED in the former Chichester Central School (1887 to 1961) in New Park Road, Chichester Cinema at New Park is an independent cinema which screens a range of films across the Indie, World Film and main tream spectrum. THese films are shown in an old-school style auditorium that adds a retro yet comfy character to the cinema-going experience. THe 40th anniversary of this much loved arts institution will be celebrated in 2019. THe cinema originated away from its current location. It was started by Roger Gibson (who remains the artistic consultant and festival director today) at the Chichester College of Arts and Technology when he founded the Chichester College Adult Education Film Society in September, 1979. Films were shown one evening a week for 24 weeks, plus a Saturday junior film club. Presentations were also held on THursday evenings and membership was limited to 300. Films were mainly shown in the 250-seat College Hall which was equipped with a 25 feet screen, while others were shown in the 70 seat Lecture THeatre. THe first film shown was Woody Allen's Love and Death on September 20, 1979. In 1982, the society’s name was changed to the Chichester College Film Society. From the very beginning, the society focused on World Cinema and independent English-speaking films, plus the occasional box office hit. Retrospectives including five lost Hitchcock classics were also shown. In1986 the Chichester City Film Society moved to its present home in the New Park Community Centre at New Park Road. THe New Park building dates from 1887 and the cinema is housed in what were originally two

classrooms that had been divided by a sliding partition. Films were shown on THursdays and Fridays only. Instant membership became available on the door to anyone over 16 years of age. In these early days, the seats were plastic on a level floor and the films were shown by a secondhand projector, which had its problems. When raked seating was introduced, it had to be moved back as far as possible at the end of the evening as the space was also used by a playgroup each morning. In 1988, a 35mm projector was installed and the cinema began operating seven days a week with Dolby stereo sound. THe year 1992 was a landmark one for the cinema as it saw the launch of the Chichester International Film Festival. Directors, writers, critics and actors such as Sir Alec Guinness, Katherine Turner, Ken Russell and Daniel Brühl have visited and given talks over the years. THe star-studded history of the cinema is not just confined to the films being shown, a look at the cinema’s film brochure will show Dame Maggie Smith and Sir Kenneth Branagh have attached their names to this Chichester cultural institution as vice-presidents. Evolution has played a key role in the cinema’s history and August, 2008, saw the first open-air screening at Chichester Cathedral as High Society launched the 17th Chichester International Film Festival. THis has developed into two open-air screenings every August in Priory Park to launch the annual film festival. A film-loving spirit has been, and still is, an important and integral part of the cinema’s essence, which the strong volunteer base, the Friends of Chichester Cinema at New Park and regular

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patrons can attest to. In 2012, the cinema saw the need to keep up with the quickly changing technology which seemed to be pushing aside the tried and tested 35mm format. With the incredible help of the cinema’s Friends group, £60,000 was raised in under than six months to buy a digital projector and other necessary equipment. THe money also led to the installation of two satellite receivers and dishes which enable the cinema to screen live performance events from anywhere in the world.

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The Novium’s mission is to act as the official custodian of Chichester district’s heritage, to preserve and promote it, to provide as many local people and visitors as possible with an inspiring gateway for learning and discovery and to develop innovative heritage resources that will benefit communities of the present and the future. They are looking for volunteers who enjoy talking to people and have an interest in local history and/or museums to welcome visitors to The Novium Museum and respond to any of their needs. Activities will include: meeting visitors to The Novium Museum and tourist information centre, providing short 20 minute highlight tours of the museum, helping to maintain and organise the interpretative resources for the Museum and information factsheets for use in the tourist information centre, and helping to keep the shop, tourist information area and museum clean and presentable.

Befriender/Anna Friend and Administration Volunteer – Chichester Anna Chaplaincy

Chichester Anna Chaplaincy provides a spiritual and emotional befriending service for older people, their families and carers in Chichester city. They are looking for volunteers to be trained and equipped to be a spiritual befriender of older people, and visit them at Residential Homes and in their own homes. They are also looking for someone to help with ad hoc administrative help. They require all of their volunteers to be practising Christians, which is usually, but not always, illustrated by active church membership.

Youth Support Mentor – Yet2Learn CIC

Yet2Learn CIC aims to help young adults (18 and over) be prepared for work or self-employment through enterprise and life skills training and real work practice. They are looking for some Support Volunteers who are keen on Technology and full of creative ideas. The role is to show an interest in what individual students are doing, offer encouragement and moral support, whilst they carry out various IT projects. Do not worry, you do not need to provide technical support to these students, they do know their stuff! Generally they’ve all been to College or University, and they just want to learn and have the opportunity to practice their skills. Minimum volunteer time would be 3 hours to cover either a morning or afternoon, ideally 6 hours to cover the day.

Shop Assistant (various locations) – St Wilfrid’s Hospice

St Wilfrid’s Hospice is much more than a building. They provide tailored end of life care both in the community and at the Hospice, supporting patients living with a terminal illness, and their family and friends. All vital services are provided free of charge, thanks to the generous support of fundraisers and donors. Shop volunteers may get involved in a variety of tasks: welcoming new and regular customers to the shop; serving customers and helping them with enquiries; processing payments on the till; sorting donated stock; helping to price items and ticketing, ensuring that products are attractively displayed; creating attractive window displays; hanging and steaming garments; and helping to maintain high standards of housekeeping, ensuring the shop is tidy, clean and well organised ensuring the safety of all within it. To apply for any of these opportunities, or to see other opportunities in your area, please go to www.do-it.org.

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Derby day win gives Blues plenty to PostSport cheer ahead of trip to Dartfordians CHICHESTER RFC will be looking to use a derby day win to propel them up the London One South table as the season rolls on. Blues chalked up their first win of 2019 with an excellent 19-28 bonus point victory away at Havant on the 4G turf last weekend. THe result not only ended a run of four games without a win; the five points against their loval rivals has seen fourth-bottom Chi close the gap on the sides directly above them. With a trip to fifth-bottom Dartfordians coming tomorrow (2pm) Blues will hope to keep up that winning feeling. With just one point separating the two sides then a Chi win would see them leapfrog their opponents and could put some breathing space between them and the bottom three. THe Oaklands Park faithful will be hoping for the same breathtaking start that their side showed against Havant. Blues, who were cheered on by a decent away cohort, took less than five minutes to make an impact as Henry Anscombe kicked two drop goals to put them 0-6 up. From the restart Chi remained on the front foot. Sam Renwick at outside centre put the afterburners on and sped for the line before

being tackled just short. Two pick and goes later and Toby Golds dotted down for a try. Conversion missed. 0-11 and less than eight minutes on the clock. Two quick penalties for the hosts kept Havant in the match. But Chi continued to take their chances. Renwick once again discected the Havant defence and once again he was brought down just short of the line. THe ball was recycled to Anscombe, who dived between two defenders to dot down next to the posts. Converted. 6-18. THere was still time for the hosts to reply with a try of their own. 11-18 at the break. Into the second period and Chi's discipine problems started to haunt them. THe hosts converted one penalty to narrow the margin before Blues were reduced to 14. THe Chi defence held firm and soon added to their score when Joe Woods rounded off some strong forward play. Another try followed with five minutes left when Tom Blewitt wrong footed the defender to secure a bonus point. Havant responded with a late score but it was not enough to secure a losing bonus point.

DARTS: Friary Z's Richard Ragles saw off stiff competition to lift the Bognor Friday Benevolent Darts League Division One singles crown for the first time. Close to 50 players took part in the contest with three trophies up for grabs at the Newtown Social Club. Ragless made it through to the final with a whitewash of Andy Stubbs (Hunston Hares), who had hit four straight tons and a 101 out-shot for a 15 dart leg earlier in the night. He continued this purple patch of scoring in the final against his team mate Dave Owens (Friary 'Z'), pictured below. After hitting 85, 137 and 82, Ragless eventually hit the double for the first leg. Owens started the second leg with a ton and followed it with 121, but Ragless hit two tons to keep close. It was the Friary man who held his nerve to take leg two. By now an ailing Owens was trying too hard while Ragless started leg three with a ton, then 60, 140, 94 and 67. THen with 40 left he hit the double, taking the leg, the match 3-0 and the Division One Singles champion title.

f Tom Blewitt scores Chi's fourth try versus Havant

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In Division Two Adam Hall (Aldingbourne Mavericks) who defeated Mark Wingate (Newtown Clubbers) in the semi, took on Nick Tabberer (Pagham CC 'B'), who hit two180s on his way to the final. It was the Mavericks man who got off to a great start with scores of 140 and 100 before taking the leg in 20 darts. Leg 2 started with a 180 from Tabberer, his third of the night, and until he got to the double his lowest score was 60. But Hall was hot on his heels and took advantage of Tabberer's missed doubles, and for the second leg on the trot took his double in 20 darts. THe third leg was a slow start for Hall while Tabberer started with 105. But it was the Mavericks player who his the double to take the crown.

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f Blues took control of the game against their rivals early on, regularly breaking through the hosts' defence in the 19-28 win

Future looks bright for Bognor's colts

f Frankie Jolley, Oscar Henson & Connor Herrington

OLD and new are combining to great effect as Bognor 3s prepare to take on the best in the county in the Sussex Vase. Having not conceded a point in their run to the semi-final, Bognor were firm favourites to beat Worthing Knights in the last four in front of a home crowd. THey did not disappoint, coming out 36-8 winners to ensure they face Littlehampton in the final next week (February 2). Key to the victory over the Knights was strong forward play with the scrum and lineout on top all day. THis set up a strong platform for Frankie Jolley, Oscar Henson and Connor Herrington who played well in the backs on stepping up from the Colts. It is set to be just the start of things to come as the newly-formed Bognor Academy meaning that 45 players currently at under16s and under-17s level will start to make the step up to senior level One of those players is Elvis Millen (u16s)

who is representing Hampshire at age level county level. His second full match this week saw Hampshire defeat Middlesex 35-19. Back at Hampshire Avenue, Elvis' teammates produced an excellent performance to beat Fareham 38-0 at home while the under14s secured a substantial 52-0 win away at Haslemere. Elsewhere, efforts to encourage more women and girls to pick up the sport seem to be playing off. THe Inner Warrior event saw a total 22 women and girls enjoying a great morning of rugby-based fun and games. Of those, Willow King and Amelia Glass have been chosen to attend Sussex County selection in early February. Training continues Wednesdays at 6pm and Sundays at 10.30am, both at Bognor RFC. All new players, experienced or not age six60 always welcome at Hampshire Avenue. For more details contact joinus@Bognor-RFC. com.

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With only three players in the Division THree competition a round-robin style knockout was played between Ashley Clements, Ian Dendy and Dave Coupland, all from the Royal Oak. After Coupland lost two matches, Clements and Dendy went straight for the best-of-five legs final. THere was no splitting the duo in the first four legs so the match went to a decider. Clements hit a 140 and 97 but Dendy would follow with two tons on the trot. Clements bust his out-shot by mistake, but Dendy missed with nine darts giving his teammate another go. He took it, hitting double 8 to take the match 3-2 and the Division 3 Singles champion title 2018/19.

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Forget Blue January - Selsey's push for top four gathers pace

f Scott Jones competes for a header

Level pegging for Chi at top CHICHESTER City look set to be pushed all the way in the club's quest for promotion. With three months of the season to go, only goal difference now separates the league leaders and secondplace Newhaven. THat was after the Oaklands Park outfit had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saltdean United last weekend With a midweek 2-0 defeat to Bostik South East side Haywards Heath in the semi final of the RUR Cup, outsiders could be forgiven for thinking that City were going through times. But manager Miles Rutherford will have seen enough in the last week to be convinced that his side are still capable of winning the SCFL Premier title. City's hold on top spot will be put to the test when they take on in-form Broadbridge Heath away tomorrow (3pm). THe Bears are one of three sides to have drawn with the league leaders this season. But with Chi last suffering defeat in the league in October ten league games ago, they will go into the match knowing that they having nothing to fear from the Bears.

THey will want to improve on the performance against Saltdean, where Chi struggled against a side who had lost three of their last four games coming into the match. THe visitors took an early lead when Toby House made the most of a piece of good fortune after a clearance by Chi keeper Jordan Matthews’ ricocheted off Ben Pashley into his path. City responded well, though, and were back on level terms just before the break when Ryan Peake converted from close range. Into the second period and Chi continued to have the better of the play. But despite a number of chances falling to their frontmen, City, who are the leading scorers in the division, could not find the winner. THey were awarded the perfect opportunity when a penalty was given with just over 20 minutes left. Ellis Martin was denied by the Saltdean keeper. THen, 60 seconds later, the defender was off, red carded for a lunge. Both sides had chances to win the game but they were denied by good saves.

f City push for a winner in the 1-1 Saltdean draw

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SELSEY'S quest to break into the top four of SCFL Division One continues as the Blues head to Seaford Town tomorrow (3pm). Daren Pearce's side are now unbeaten in six matches after a midweek 3-1 victory on the road at Wick. John Phillips and a brace from Lindon Miller sealed all three points for Selsey which means they are now just four points behind AFC Vardeanians in fourth. With tomorrow's opponents without a win in a month, Blues will be confident of extending the run. THey then face a rematch against Wick at Crabtree Park on Tuesday (7.45pm) in the third round of the Division One cup. Fellow Division One side Sidlesham will be looking to bounce back from a 4-1 defeat to leaders Steyning when they visit secondbottom Southwick tomorrow (3pm). Sids have built up a 14 point cushion on the bottom three and will be looking to build on that against a struggling Wickers side. In SCFL Division Two, Boshm head to Rottingdean Village tomorrow (3pm) off the back of a 2-0 win at Montpelier Villa. Alex Barnes and James Wilson scored the goals.

f Selsey last tasted defeat at the start of December

Lions starting to look to future PAGHAM joint boss Tom Simmonds admits that the club's poor winter form has cost the club a shot at promotion - but believes that the Lions can still end the season on a positive note. Any hopes of the Nyetimber Lane side gaining promotion from SCFL Premier have been ended after a run of just one win in 11 in all competitions. THat poor form continued in the last week with a 0-0 draw at Shoreham followed by a 2-0 reverse at home to Crawley Down Gatwick in midweek.

With Pagham now ninth, 19 points off the top two, Simmonds said he and fellow manager Richie Hellen wanted to use the rest of the season to rebuild. He said: "THe league has gone but we still have a cup quarter final and we will start to look ahead to next season. "We want to finish as high as we can and that will mean us getting players fit and back from suspension and maybe getting a few more faces in." For Simmonds, who only took up his first senior job in football last season alongside

f Pagham go close in the 0-0 draw at Shoreham

Hellen, it is a new and unwelcome experience. He said: "THings are tough at the moment and after matches we're all thinking about what more we can do to get the results we want. We went into the first week of December four points off the top and we had only lost once all season. "But then through December we had nine out injured, then eight, then nine - the whole month we struggled with players being available and we struggled with results." Pagham's plight has not been helped as a number of those injured players have now moved on to pastures new. Callum Overton (Lewes), George Gaskin (THree Bridges) and Shane Brazil (Wick) are now signed up elsewhere. With Ryan Cox now abroad and striker Dan Simmonds missing for another three weeks due to a hamstring injury, Pagham's selection issues are unlikely to be solved any time soon. Next up is a home match against struggling Loxwood tomorrow (3pm). Simmonds said: "Before Tuesday we had only lost the same number as the league leaders. If we had been offered that at the start of season we would have taken it. "We have got one of the best defences in the league, it's just about finishing things off and being more clinical. "We've had 11 draws and eight of those we had plenty of chances to win. If we'd got those extra points then we'd be top of the league."

Lewry leaves it late to fire City to final CHICHESTER City's Matt Wright says he is "over the moon" as the club sealed a spot in the Sussex County Cup final for the first time in five years. THe Oaklands Park side inflicted a first defeat of a season on Crawley Wasps to give themselves a shot at silverware. A first goal for the club by Tiff Taylor and a late penalty from Joss Lewry sealed the 2-1 win against a team who play in one league below National Premier South side Chi. Wright, who stepped in as manager for the day as Aaron Smith was absent due to illness, said: "I'm over the moon for everyone at the club. A lot of work and time and effort went into putting out a performance like that. "THe girls really stepped up, which was

fantastic to see. "We haven’t really fired on all cylinders for a little while but against Crawley we were good and dug in. We stayed on the front foot all the time, we pressured them and made them work hard. We wanted the place in that final." Chi will have to wait a while for their big day out as the final is not due to be played until March 21 at Lancing FC with Brighton & Hove Albion or Lewes the opponents. Before then, City have a home against Milton Keynes Dons in the league on Sunday (2pm). Wright said: "We've had a couple of years out of the competition. It's a great night out and we've had some great finals, we've won some and lost some and we're all really excited for that evening."

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f Jimmy Muitt slams home a penalty in the 2-2 draw with Potters Bar. It was the striker's 23rd this season

Muitt's spot on as front man aims to fire Rocks to success Next Game

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BOGNOR sharpshooter Jimmy Muitt believes a playoff spot is still "well within reach" adding he hopes he can score the goals to rocket the Rocks into the promotion race. After a couple of seasons finding his feet at Nyewood Lane, the former Brighton youngster has been one of the stand-out performers for Jack Pearce's side this campaign. Leading the attack for much of the year, Muitt has managed to bag 25 goals in all competitions so far. With three months of the season still to go,that number will surely grow. But the fan favourite says that his focus is purely on helping the Rocks push on up the Bostik Premier table. Muitt said: "We seem to be inconsistent this season and you never really know which Bognor side will turn up, and that can be frustrating. "But that said, if you look at the league table you can see we are in with a big shout for the playoffs and we want to push on and see if we can achieve that." For a side that last season struggled for goals in the National South, the goalscoring prowess of Muitt has been welcomed by the Nye Camp faithful. Of the 25 goals so far, three came in the last week as the 23-year-old slammed home a penalty in the 2-2 draw against Potters Bar in the league last weekend.

A brace followed in midweek, the first of which was another spot kick, in the 5-3 extra time win over Bostik South side East Grinstead in the Sussex Senior Cup quarter final. THat sets up a semi final to be played at the end of February at county HQ in Lancing. Muitt describes the cup and the potential to play at THe Amex as a "great opportunity". However, the former Albion player maintains the focus for the squad remains on the league and improving on the current position of seventh - adding a playoff place is "well within our reach". He added: "I'm enjoying my football at the minute and feel very confident in front of goal and for me personally it's been brilliant. "To be fair, a few of the goals have been penalties but they still need to be scored." "A lot has fallen right for me and I have to praise the lads for creating chances, too. "I know if I can shoot and hit the target I've got a big chance to score and that obviously helps the team massively." Muitt and the rest of the Rocks head up to south west London tomorrow to play Corinthian Casuals in the league (3pm). With just three points separating third and 11th the Rocks will want to pick up a positive result to ensure they keep pace with their rivals. But Casuals, who are 12th, are in good form, having won their last two league matches.

Rocks ride out a rough week IT'S been a challenging week for the injuryhit Rocks. But after emerging unbeaten and with a couple of new additions to their stretched squad, Bognor will believe they have enough to keep pace as the season moves to its climax. With seven players missing due to injury, manager Jack Pearce had warned the game against Potters Bar would pose problems. With goalkeeper Dan Lincoln (work commitments), left-back Joe Tomlinson (unavailable) and centre-half Ed Sanders (cup-tied) missing in midweek, the Sussex Senior Cup match against East Grinstead was even more of a headache. But the Rocks emerged with a draw and an extra time win. With the week now behind them there's positives to be taken. THe return of on loan Portsmouth pair Dan Smith and Brad Lethbridge for the Potters Bar match is encouraging for the forward line THe performances of new additions Richard Gilot and former Stoke City player Harvey Read will give the Rocks boss plenty to be pleased with. Pearce will also be happy that Corey Heath continues his return to fitness, playing 40 minutes against East Grinstead.

f Dan Lincoln claims a cross against Potters Bar

IT'S not often that I single out players for praise right at the top of this column. But given the form he is in I want to say how great it is to see players like Jimmy Muitt on top form at the moment. With 25 goals this season already in all competitions, we have a player that, if kept fit, can really push us into those playoff places. If only life as a Rocks fan was always that simple. Down the other end, the chopping and changing we have had to contend with has really hampered us this season. In recent games, as usual, we are brilliant when we get on the attack but get caught at the back often straight after our chances. Losing Gary Charman at Burgess Hill was a major blow. But despite this we still managed to get the win at Leylands Park. Two goals from Muitt settled it with a penalty and a breakaway goal to seal it right at the end. THe Hillians had certainly improved under new manager, Simon Wormull and were pushing for the draw before we got the second. Jimmy Wild even defended two long throws and some crosses from the right flank moments before Muitt sprung on the counter for our second. THis was a great derby game and I am glad Bognor did the double over our Sussex rivals. Time will tell if they are able to stay up. Potters Bar Town at home followed this. Again we started well with two great goals, both being dispatched by Muitt. THe first was a superb solo effort and, after Mason Walsh was tripped in the box by the goalkeeper, Muitt sent him the wrong way five minutes into the second half. But the Scholars came back into the game gradually and substitute Ben Ward-Cochrane gave the visitors hope before

Sean Grace salvaged a point for them. Apologies for my error - I thought the former had scored both! It was definitely two points dropped for Bognor here after that start, it felt like a loss didn't it? Next up was East Grinstead Town at home in the Senior Cup this past Tuesday. I was rather impressed by the Wasps' work rate. THey never gave in. Bognor took another two goal lead. Harvey Read netted from close range before yet another Muitt penalty meant we were cruising with about 20 minutes on the clock. But the Wasps buzzed back and got back on level terms by half time, giving us plenty to do. THe game went to extra time - it was so cold, I think most people wanted it over in 90 minutes! Wild netted two nice goals before Muitt added his second before the Wasps got a late consolation. THe game finally ended, meaning we progressed to Lancing's Culver Road in the semi finals of the Sussex Senior Cup! I look forward to that one. THere has been news recently that clubs that win this year's play-offs in the Bostik Premier League might not get promoted. I think this makes a farce of the whole season. Why play 40+ games in the season in a tough league like this and win the play-offs to be told you have to play another team from another league in order to get promoted to the National South? I'd like to hear what other fans think. Maybe you an update me tomorrow when I will be at Corinthian Casuals. We can still be top five in this league I believe - I just hope the players do as well! See you tomorrow! UP THE ROCKS!

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