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PERMISSION has been granted for a new 55-bed care home in the city.

At a district council planning meeting last week, councillors agreed to a new care home in Whyke Road.

THe existing Abbas Combe care home is set to be demolished, along with a detached bungalow, in order for the new

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THe site comprises numbers 93 and 94 Whyke Road. Number 94 (Abbas Combe) is a detached two-storey, red brick building with a single-storey rear extension. THe building is currently unoccupied. However, its lawful use is as a care home providing 25 bed spaces for the elderly. Number 93 is a detached, residential bungalow of no particular architectural merit.

THe proposed replacement building would be three storeys in height, with a basement and with single-storey elements on the northern and eastern elevations.

Cllr Sarah Sharp, district councillor for the area and member of the planning committee, said: "THe home is a replacement of the existing home - but the numbers are much increased - going from 25 to 55 residents.

"THis means that the building is much

bigger and dominates the site much more.

We clearly need more care home spaces so in one way this is positive, but as I said in the meeting, I don't know how many people will be keen to spend possibly their last days there in rooms where the noise and air quality is so bad that the windows are not able to be opened.

"THe home is located right on the A27 junction at Whyke Road.

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Tributes are paid to Bosham's Gina

By Alicia Denny alicia.denny@sussexpost.co.uk THE DEATH of Southern Co-op employee Gina McWilliam as a result of a road collision at Fishbourne has led to heartfelt tributes from the Bosham community.

Cyclist Gina, who died on Wednesday, November 20, after the collision with a lorry at the junction of Salthill Road and the A259 Fishbourne Road West, was a customer services assistant at the Delling Lane Southern Co-operative store.

As well as more than £4,700 raised through a Just Giving page set up to collect money as a tribute and support to 45-year-old Gina's family, donations, messages of sympathy and flowers have also been left at the shop where she was a popular member of staff.

A Southern Co-operative statement to the Chichester Post said: "We have been overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of the local community in the wake of such a tragedy.

"Gina was a dedicated member of the team and many happy memories have been shared in the 10 years she has worked at Southern Co-op.

"We will be making a donation to a charity close to Gina and adding it to the thousands of pounds our customers have donated in her memory.

"THe flowers and messages left at our store have been particularly special and we are currently looking at other ways in which she can be remembered.

"Gina was truly a people's person and she will be greatly missed from our Delling

Lane family."

THe Just Giving fundraising, started by Bosham resident Harriet Harding, has attracted support from 235 people, many of whom knew Gina through her work while others had been friends since she attended the village primary school.

THrough Sussex Police, her family issued a statement: “Gina was a friendly, smiley and bubbly person who wore her heart on her sleeve.

"She enjoyed complimenting people and brightening up their day in ways that she couldn’t do for herself.

“She was a hard-working mum whoBy Kevin Smi took great pride in her daughter and herkevin.smith@ job at the Co-operative. She was awarded employee of the month and was extremelySCHOOLCH happy to have been recognised by all offestive cheer Pupils at the customers she had helped.

“She will be remembered for taking angot crafty interest in people and taking the time towoollen sta talk to them and was well loved by all ofstructure to waiting room her family and friends.

"We will miss her dearly and are School art extremely grateful for all the supportsaid: "We Christmas st we’ve received.”

Currently, eastbound cyclists are "It was a gr directed to turn off the main road andthe children divert on a cycle and footpath alongside Fishbourne Playing Field and past the Roman Palace to come out at the A27 underpass on the continuation of Fishbourne Road West towards Tesco.

More than 200 people have joined a Facebook group, Gina's Bike Lane, set up by a friend and fellow cyclist, Jeremy Board, which is backed by ChiCycle and the Bosham Association.

March pupils get a peace and wildlife garden from Barratt CHILDREN at a Chichester school will get their own peace and wildlife garden, thanks to support from Barratt Homes.

THe housebuilder has donated £1,000 towards March CE Primary School’s project to build the special facility.

THe Barratt and David Wilson Homes Community Fund donates £1,000 each month to a charity or organisation and the fund is part of the company’s pledge to strengthen its ties with the areas in which it is building new homes.

Mr Jon Green, managing director of Barratt Homes, said: “Supporting wildlife is important to us so when we heard the pupils at March CE Primary

School were working on their own wildlife haven, we were keen to lend a hand. We look forward to visiting the new facility once it’s complete.”

March CE Primary School head teacher Nicky Metcalfe said: “THere’s nothing quite like learning about nature by being immersed in it. THe new peace and wildlife garden will do just that. A huge thank you to Barratt Homes for making it a reality.”

THe peace and wildlife garden will feature new seating areas for the children to use while watching nature, enjoying gardening and growing vegetables."

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By Kevin Smith kevin.smith@sussexpost.co.uk SCHOOLCHILDREN have brought some festive cheer to Bosham railway station.

Pupils at Funtingdon Primary School got crafty this Christmas by creating woollen stars to decorate a tree-like structure to brighten up the station's waiting room.

School art co-ordinator Sue Hawkins said: "We are really proud of our Christmas stars at Bosham station.

"It was a great collaborative effort for all the children to make their own woollen

star.

"THe older children helped the younger ones and there was some real perseverance from children who didn't think they would be able to create their own design."

THe school's arts council then helped to assemble the stars on the frame before it was delivered to the station.

Rowena Taylor, Sussex Community Rail Partnership's line officer for the Arun Valley line, said: "Our station partners, Funtingdon Primary School, have created this Christmas tree for the waiting room by re-using the frame from the poppy

cascade they created last year.

"It's lovely to have a seasonal touch which had the involvement of the whole school at the same time as thinking about sustainability."

Southern Railway station manager Tessa Moss said: "THe primary school have done a wonderful job creating these colourful woollen stars.

"We're delighted to host their festive display and spread some Christmas cheer at the station."

THe Sussex Community Rail Partnership works to connect communities and the railway across the county.

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From page one "THere is, of course, ventilation provided for the residents but not having fresh air I think is sad for future residents.

"On the other hand, the home will provide jobs and beds which are badly needed.

"THere are some enhancements for nature that have been secured at the site. Any trees removed should be replaced at a ratio of 2:1 - wildflower meadow planting should be used.

Trees will be very important to screen the building and hopefully reduce the pollution and noise for the residents.

"THere is a requirement to fill any gaps in tree lines or hedgerows with native species - Bat and bird boxes are to be installed on the site - Grassland areas are to be managed to benefit reptiles. - Log piles are recommended on site and gaps at the bottom of the fences are conditioned to allow movement of small mammals across the site.

"THis might not be big news but it is good news for hedgehogs and it is important to report that when planning for people we are also thinking about nature and we are

trying to put back a bit to increase biodiversity."

While the building would be predominantly taken up with individual en-suite bedrooms, the floor plans also show communal lounges and dining areas, a function room, a hairdresser, staff rooms, drug stores, offices, plant room, a kitchen and laundry room.

Access for the existing care home (Abbas Combe, number 94) would be altered to improve alignment and increased in width to 6.4m to allow for two-way traffic.

Vehicle access currently serving 93 Whyke Road would be closed and replaced with hedgerow and railings, with parking provision behind and a footpath next to the enhanced vehicular access.

Next to the northern boundary of the site there would be a new footpath from Whyke Road, 1m wide.

Within the site, the footpath would split to provide pedestrian access to the main entrance of the building.

THe proposal includes 18 vehicle parking spaces to the front of the site including two disabled spaces. THe submitted plans also show a garden area for the residents.

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Calls for donations as PC suffers devastating news

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A POLICE officer from Chichester has been left paralysed after a blood clot was found on his spine.

PC Darren Triggs, aged 36, from Fishbourne is a serving police officer of 14 years in Chichester.

Darren was with his wife Rosie, who is eight months pregnant, and his two children on the morning of December 3 when he started suffering chest pains and numbness in his legs.

He was taken to hospital where they found a blood clot on his spine and he was sent to surgery.

THe surgeons successfully removed the clot but said he was now paralysed from the chest down and he was unlikely to be able to walk or sit up again.

A Justgiving page has been set up to help Darren's family through this tragic time.

On the page it says: "THis has changed Darren’s ability to care for his children in the way he wanted to with a sad realisation he himself will need ongoing care/support."

Darren has been married to Rosie since June, 2014, and they have two young children, Daisy, aged four, and Amelie, aged one, with their third child due in just six weeks.

Darren and his family will receive all money raised through the page to help and support them initially through this tragic time and the subsequent months and years of coping with being disabled.

At the time of going to press the page

has raised £27,168.00 of a £40,000 target by over 1,100 supporters."

PC Tom Van Der Wee wrote on Twitter: "Tragically, my friend and colleague PC Darren Triggs from @Chichester_Pol has been suddenly and permanently

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paralysed. A @JustGiving page has been set up to help support him and his young family. We will always be there for you Darren #PoliceFamily" To donate, please visit: justgiving.com/ crowdfunding/pc-darren-triggs-sussex

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Helpers enable planet to fight back against climate change A JOINT effort helped to improve the environment of North Mundham.

THe Manhood Wildlife and Heritage Group and Chichester Conservation Volunteers joined together to plant a wide range of native trees and a hedge.

THey used cardboard biodegradable rabbit guards to avoid adding more plastic to the area.

THe effort by the 22 individuals, who included some families, tied in with

THe Woodland Trust's big climate fight back campaign by locking up carbon in the atmosphere and creating new wildlife habitats.

New volunteers are always made welcome at projects by the conservation volunteers throughout the year on Sunday.

Further details from Claire Wilton by phone on: 01243 788833 or email: wiltonclaire@yahoo.co.uk

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Silver Spitfire comes in gold after making aviation history

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk PILOTS Steve Boultbee Brooks and Matt Jones have made aviation history after completing the first ever round-theworld flight in a Spitfire.

THe two pilots landed just in time for Christmas to a rapturous welcome at Goodwood last THursday - exactly four months after they set off on their epic expedition.

Main partner and official timekeeper of the expedition, IWC Schaffhausen wanted to celebrate the crew’s phenomenal achievement and arranged an intimate homecoming party at the airfield.

Friends and family of the pilots, IWC management, and the entire support crew were all in

attendance as the Spitfire landed.

IWC brand ambassador David Coulthard also put in an appearance to welcome the daring duo back to the UK. “It’s so wonderful to be back on home soil,” said Boultbee Brooks, co-founder of the Boultbee Flight Academy.

“It’s been an incredible adventure and such a privilege to share our stunning Silver Spitfire with the rest of the world.

Of course, there have been challenges along the way, but at every stop, we have received such incredible support from people on the ground. Everyone has greeted us and our aircraft with open arms.”

On its route around the world, the record-breaking flight covered a total of almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries.

After leaving Goodwood back in August, the 76 year-old restored aircraft journeyed across the icy expanse of Greenland, glided over the majesty of New York, before crossing the United States to reach Las Vegas and the California sun.

From there, the Spitfire flew north to Canada and Alaska, before heading westward into Russia. In Japan, the team had to dodge a typhoon before slowly making their way across Asia, from the

humidity of Myanmar to the vibrant colours of India.

After a brief rest in Abu Dhabi, the pilots made their way home to Europe, visiting Italy and the Netherlands, before finally landing back in the UK. After taxiing from the Goodwood runway, the Spitfire pulled up in front of a hangar where it was greeted by a sea of smiling faces and congratulatory banners, all celebrating the historic feat.

“What a welcome!” said chief pilot Jones.

“After such a whirlwind of a trip, it feels quite surreal to be back at Goodwood with our mission accomplished."

` Portfield theft POLICE are looking to identify a man, pictured above, in relation to a theft from a shop in Portfield Retail Park, Chichester.

THe offence is believed to have happened at around 6pm on Tuesday, November 12.

Anyone who recognises this man, or who may have any further information, is asked to report online or call 101 quoting serial 1449 of 15/11.

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WE HAVE been asked to point out that the Pub in the Park is applying for a licence to hold the event for Oaklands Park and not Priory Park.

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Children plant woodland at school CHILDREN in the nursery and pre-prep (aged three to seven) at Westbourne House School, Chichester, have planted 105 saplings, donated

by THe Woodland Trust, to create a woodland the size of half a junior football pitch.

THe school is working hard to teach pupils to think about their impact on the environment and how they can have a positive influence, even at a young age.

Caroline Oglethorpe, Westbourne House School head of pre-prep, said: "At Westbourne House School we are keen to empower our children to create the world they want to live in and encourage others to do the same. It was so lovely to see the children’s faces light up as they planted each tree."

Many children at Westbourne House School are passionate about environmental issues.

Planning the new woodland and planting the trees is another strand of the school’s eco-plan

which includes supporting local wildlife, setting up a whole school environment committee, beach cleans, allotment gardening and recycling initiatives.

In spring 2020 pupils will also be planting wild flowers next to the new woodland site as part of a pan-European pollination project to create even more opportunities for the wildlife to flourish.

Speaking at the event, Sarah Cunliffe, wildlife filmmaker at Sussex-based Big Wave Productions, said: “I am so proud of all the children. We are at a crucial tipping point in the battle against climate change and the time to act is now."

To limit the global rise in temperatures to 2 degrees we need emissions to peak before 2030 to avoid irreversible climate change effect. What is happening here - planting trees - is a fantastic example of how we can all make change and reduce our carbon footprint. We all need to do more.”

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Holm oak tree is to be felled

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A COUNCILLOR has said that she is disappointed that the impact on nature by felling an oak tree counts less than the risk of someone tripping on an uneven pavement.

At a planning committee meeting last week, councillors agreed a Holm oak tree in Lyndhurst Road could be felled.

THe proposed felling was requested due to the amount of damage being caused by the tree's rooting system which has caused cracking/lifting of the footpaths and the boundary.

Reports stated that the proposed removal of the tree and the removal of large roots was proposed to alleviate damage to public footpaths.

Cllr Sarah Sharp said: "THere is damage to an adjoining wall and on the positive side the tree will hopefully be replaced but the tree was a real landmark in the community and provided shade, carbon reduction, pollution reduction and a home to roosting starlings.

"Many people, including the home owner, will be so sad to see it go. THis was a very tight vote - six for and six against, with the chairman using her casting vote."

THe Chichester Conservation Area Advisory Committee objected to

the proposals, stating the Holm oak was a significant local feature at the centre of the Whyke area of Chichester conservation area.

THey also said the felling would seriously affect the quality of the local environment.

Chichester tree warden Jenny Cole told the meeting: "We are discussing taking down a tree that provides shade and shelter, to unhouse dozens of red listed starlings because it’s uprooting a wall?

Can we let this tree live and take out the wall? THis tree is storing carbon in its trunk, branches, roots and leaves.

"If we are serious about a climate change emergency then every last tree is going to matter. THe replacement tree is not going to be store the same amount of carbon, it can’t possibly as it’s supposed to be a slimmer tree.

"What do I want us to keep? THe ecosystem that feeds the birds, the water retention properties of the tree, the pollution cleaning properties of the tree’s leaves. Not just for us, but for the biodiversity that lives here too.

"If we take away the starling’s roost then where do they go at night? Starlings with their chattering and wheelings, forming the mysterious murmurations that swoop across the sky at dusk.

"Is that really what we are being asked to decide?"

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Sketches for high alter at the cathedral come in at estimate INITIAL sketches of ideas for tapestries in Chichester Cathedral have sold for £2,800 at auction.

THe works by artist John Piper went under the hammer at Woolley & Wallis in Salisbury on Wednesday.

THe four watercolour, gouache and gum Arabic designs, on one sheet, reflect Piper's brief for strong colours and his desire to include the four elements of earth, wind, air and fire.

When Piper was commissioned to design the tapestry, in seven panels, for the high altar of Chichester Cathedral, he described it as being 'in some ways the most frightening commission' he had been given.

Victor Fauvelle, the head of paintings at Woolley & Wallis, said: "Not all of Piper's initial sketches and ideas have survived. A few are in museums and some were exhibited at Pallant House in 2016.

"THe textiles designed by John Piper are highly desirable today and these

sketches are a fascinating insight into how he tackled this high pressure commission and got his ideas down on to paper."

Tapestry was a new medium to Piper when the then Dean of Chichester, Walter Hussey, approached him in 1964 and he later apologised to his patron for the roughness of what he described as 'early and immature sketches'.

His confidence grew as he studied Renaissance tapestries and played with different abstractions of the Trinity. His final design was woven in France by Pinton Freres at Felletin, near Aubusson, and was installed in the cathedral in 1966.

Hussey was delighted with the finished product but one canon was alleged to have worn dark glasses at its consecration in protest at its bright colours.

THe sketches came in at their presale estimate of £2,500-£3,000.

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` Work at depot AN £850,000 project to improve the effectiveness and safety of Chichester District Council's Westhampnett depot is due to start next month.

Councillors have approved the scheme and an increase in the original budget of £592,000 after a request by their officers.

THe initial work was intended to resurface and improve the depot's drainage system.

THe extra funding will cover enhanced floodlighting, CCTV changes, a one-way system in the depot, an automatic number plate recognition system and two environmental improvements.

THese are to install an electrical charging infrastructure and a storm water capture system to reduce the amount of fresh water used by the council's road sweeping vehicles.

District councillors were told at their meeting in the Assembly Rooms in Chichester last week that an urgent decision was needed.

Cost-effective temporary parking for vehicles which was normally at the depot would be available only until next March.

THe council unanimously approved the extra spending. Its reserves will be used for £650,000 of the cost. THe other £200,000 will come from the council's asset replacement programme.

As part of the scheme, waste pipes from the adjoining travellers' site will be linked to the main drainage system in a scheme

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Friday, December 13, 2019

The Thompson family hike up funds for city's hospice

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk

THE FIRST family have signed up for a huge challenge to help raise money for a Chichester charity.

THe THompson family from Apuldram are officially the first family to sign up to take on a trek of a lifetime.

In October, 2020, the THompsons are planning to hike the Inca Trail up to Machu Picchu in Peru, South America, and fundraise for St Wilfrid’s Hospice.

THe Inca Trail is one of the most popular trekking trails in the world. An exceptional challenge, the Inca Trail reaches an altitude of over 4,200m and consists of hiking through sub-tropical vegetation, cloud forest and embracing snow-capped peaks.

Julie THompson, 58, husband Paul, 63, and their 15-year-old son, Jack, will be taking on the challenge following some preparation including a personal trainer, diet, exercise and lots of walks.

THe family have never taken part in anything like this before, but it's important for Julie after she lost her sister to terminal cancer in June.

She said: "I think the biggest challenge for us as a family will be getting fit enough to do the challenge but we are preparing with lots of walks and extra exercise. " THe ten days trekking will be hard, but the spectacular views of river valleys far below, Phuyupatamarca - “the town at

the edge of the clouds” - and reaching the lost city will never be forgotten.

THe challenge will see the THompsons trek 52 kilometres across five days of trekking, including camping.

THey will have two days acclimatising to the altitude in the beginning, including being able to trek to the Inca ruins of Tambo Machay above Cusco.

THen the real trek begins and the family of three will travel along the Inca pilgrimage trail along mountain passes where they will be able to explore the lost city of Machu Picchu at the end of the trek.

THe THompson family will be doing boot-sales and table-top sales, selling individual items on Ebay, group events, bucket collections and bake sales in order

to raise the large sponsorship required to take part.

For more information, or to sign up, visit: stwh.co.uk/keep-up-to-date/news/ inca-trail-trek-to-machu-picchu-2020brochure To support the THompson family, visit: justgiving.com/fundraising/TeamThompson20

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Friday, December 13, 2019

The award winning twelve days of Christmas at city's Draper's Yard

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk THE FESTIVE window competition has delighted traders in Draper's Yard in the city.

Last month, Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville walked around the city to judge the Chichester BID festive window competition.

Nearly 30 retailers entered the competition to showcase their Christmas creativity. Categories included in the competition were gold, silver gilt, silver and judge’s choice for both medium/ large retailers and independents.

Chichester BID had organised a special judge’s choice award, selected by Hugh Bonneville as his overall favourite festive window display.

Hugh said he was impressed by the combined festive efforts of the independent retailers in Draper’s Yard, giving them the top award for their take on the 12 Days of Christmas.

Among the displays were five gold rings at THe Refillery, run by husband and wife, Harry and Esther Darrah.

Tim Negus, who runs BTL wood products, had created two turtle doves for his day and has since had many orders for replicas.

He said: "THe two turtle doves took roughly about a day to make. I made the design up as I went along. It's nice to have them at peace, it's something we need really!

"It was great meeting Hugh, he was a really nice man, he was very chatty and interested in the items I had for sale.

"It's been great here, it's caught me unawares about how popular this has been!"

THe Nourish Cafe, run by UK Harvest, made a play on a partridge in a pear tree by using a parsnip to help highlight food waste.

THe cafe cooks entirely with fresh, delicious surplus ingredients, bringing customers a vegan and vegetarian menu that changes every day.

Open from 10am Tuesday to Saturday, the cafe has breakfast options; for lunch there are jacket potatoes with a variety of toppings, or a freshly made soup, sharing plates for a quick refuel, a daily ‘guest’ curry or chilli and more.

Visitors can also eat in or take away and if you choose to take away and bring your own container they will knock 50p off the price.

All the money raised helps UK Harvest to feed people struggling for food.

Volunteer, Jo Williams said: "THe parsnip represents an example of the food which is thrown away at Christmas time and UK Harvest is all about using that surplus food and rescuing food.

"THe parsnip also acts as a reminder to people about how much food they are throwing away at Christmas time.

"I am really sad that I didn't get to meet Hugh but pleased that he took an interest in Draper's Yard proprietors."

Hugh Bonneville said about the judging: “THanks and congratulations to all the retailers who took part in the window display competition, making the streets of Chichester buzz with festive cheer.

“So many shops made an effort and it was wonderful to see such a great variety of imaginative ideas brought to life.

"What a glorious start to the Christmas season.”

Kay Mawer, from Clothkits, in Draper's Yard, said: "We all collectively put a lot of effort and work into the displays and used a velvet fabric as a theatrical entrance enticing people to come into the warm cocoon of Christmas.

"Everyone put a lot of fun and thought in each of the 12 days. I really loved Great Ballard's effort, not only had they decked out the area but they also had videos of children drumming.

"It was also a pleasure to show Hugh around the yard and for him to see the community aspect we have here."

Chichester BID is still encouraging the public to have their say in the people’s choice award by taking a photo of the participating shop you feel has the best festive display by midnight tonight (December 13) and posting to social media using #ChiBidXmas.

THe shop with the most public votes will be declared the winner.

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` Unusual visitor STUDENTS at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation had an unusual visitor in its auditorium.

Car conservator Jules Parker took along a rare 1928 Austin 7 car to talk about its restoration to students studying furniture, clocks and metalwork.

Jules told them: "By protecting an artefact, we capture the living blueprint of human beings' most creative minds.

"A sense of reverence is embedded within the object that surpasses its practical value."

Norbert Gutowski, the college's head of furniture, said: "It was fascinating to see Jules' car, where elements, which were thought of as non-critical for road worthiness and safety, have been conserved."

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A CHICHESTER-BASED holiday park has been recognised for its 25-year business relationship with UK staycation specialist Hoseasons.

West Sands, Bunn Leisure was handed its Hoseasons Partnership excellence award at the self-catering specialist’s 14th annual gala awards, at the Hilton Brighton Metropole.

Commenting after the presentation, Danny Kaye, resort director at West Sands, Bunn Leisure, said: "It’s great to have had such a long and rewarding partnership with Hoseasons.

We’ve worked side by side over the years, and one constant has always remained - our shared passion for great customer service. THat’s why we’ve enjoyed such a fruitful partnership.”

Friday, December 13, 2019

Happy to chat in the city

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk DAN BULLOCK, of Purchases Restaurant in Chichester, has installed two ‘Happy To Chat’ benches outside his North Street restaurant to encourage people to pause for a moment in the run-up to Christmas.

One day, an elderly man sat on a bench in a busy city centre park and noone stopped to speak to him. THis drove one woman, Allison Owen-Jones, to do something about it – and the result is an extremely simple way in which to bring people together.

Allison created a sign that said 'Happy to chat bench. Sit here if you don't mind someone stopping to say hello'.

She acknowledges that not everyone may want to chat, or that they may feel vulnerable talking with people that they don’t know, so she set about making it easy to let people know you are open to a chat.

Social media has helped to spread the word, with the hashtag, #chatbench ‘Happy To Chat’ benches have since appeared all over the UK – and the world.

Taken by Allison’s approach, Dan’s benches are simply there for people to stop, chat and offer the community an opportunity to come together and combat loneliness.

Allison Owen-Jones, 53, from Cardiff, laminated cards and tied them to benches in parks around her home city. "Happy to Chat" signs have since appeared in Kiev, Ukraine, Burnhamon-Sea, Newport, Tenby, London and Chester – and now Chichester.

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Research by British charity, Age UK, shows that 17 per cent of older people talk to family, friends or neighbours less than once a week and, for many, it is even rarer than that.

New motherhood can also be a very lonely time, where new mums suddenly find their contact with adults drastically reduced.

Dan said: “I am really pleased to share the news of our ‘Happy To Chat’ benches. I thought it was a really simple, but important, idea.

"We all have busy lives but everyone can spare a moment – and a thought – for the people around us. THe benches are there for the local community to chat to each other in the run-up to Christmas and beyond.”

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LETTERS to the editor

It's all over as Paul retires from council

Readers' letters are welcomed by the Chichester Post.

They should be limited to less than 300 words and be submitted by 5pm on Monday to be considered for publication in that week's edition. We reserve the right to edit letters before they are published.

They should be emailed to: news@sussexpost.co.uk, posted to: Post Newspapers Ltd, 63 London Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1DF or handed in to our office at this address.

Dear Editor, Chichester District Cycle Form, a group of cycling supporters from a diverse range of backgrounds including West Sussex County Council, Chichester District Council and Sustrans, to members of the public from the length and breadth of the Chichester district, have met for our quarterly review meeting.

It is with intense sadness and pain that members of the forum heard of the tragic death of Gina McWilliam on the A259 on November 20.

We have been campaigning for appropriate investment in this critical infrastructure, appropriate track maintenance and signage since our inception in 2010.

An extraordinary forum meeting is planned once police and official reports into the accident are made public. We hope that this will be before Christmas. Urgent action is needed.

Ian Swann, chairman, Chichester District Cycle Forum

Dear Editor, Congratulations on keeping Rumboldswhyke's campaign in the public eye.

As a grandparent of two children who attended Rumboldswhyke, I can vouch for the educational and social benefits provided by this great little school.

In my experience, children were happy, learned necessary skills and benefited from a very positive relationship between staff, children, families and carers.

Growth in confidence and team-effort were always evident at school events.

Attending this July's leavers service was moving and also sad, saying goodbye to an excellent head and caring and competent staff.

I will refrain from comment on previous negative Ofsted reports and their effect on pupil numbers. Reported actions by the county council's education department certainly need scrutinising.

Again noteworthy, in the December 6 issue, was the report of Cllr Donna Johnson's input to the Chichester District Council (CDC) meeting of December 3.

She obviously listens to and represents her constituents. Sadly, her query about proposed housing development in Selsey received no precise reply.

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THis was my first experience of a public CDC meeting, my interest being the Southern Gateway development.

Very few members of the public attended and I was dismayed by the slow, repetitive progress of the meeting.

THere was no obvious time management of agenda items, apart from that applied to previously submitted questions from the public. Starting at 2pm, item ten was completed by 4pm when a break was announced. Southern Gateway was item 15 and, with other commitments, I left.

THe experience made me wonder if new and younger councillors are given the opportunity to comment on and assess the structure and operation of meetings. THeir input is crucial to the future of effective local government and, surely, more members of the public should be encouraged to take an active interest.

Stella Martin Chichester

THE DEPUTY chief executive of Chichester District Council, Paul Over, was described as a 'great ambassador' for the council at the last meeting he attended before retirement.

Paying tribute to Mr Over, council chairman Cllr Elizabeth Hamilton, on behalf of members meeting at Chichester's Assembly Room last Tuesday, wished him a long, happy and healthy retirement after 30 years with the council during which time he had overseen major changes including planning developments at Barnfield Drive and the Southern Gateway in the city.

"He has been a great ambassador for the council and given much good advice," she said.

THanking councillors, Mr Over said he had really enjoyed his work, which, despite the pressure, had been interesting and rewarding. He was sad to go but he had achieved a lot for the benefit of residents.

He intends to continue cycling, spending time with his grandchildren and hopes to travel and learn to cook during his retirement which starts on January 1, 2020.

He recalled his first job after graduation in 1980 was with Southampton City Council when all property records were on paper.

He first joined the estates department of Chichester District Council in 1982, left in 1984

and spent nearly five years with Portsmouth City Council before returning to Chichester where he spent the rest of his career, mostly as director of employment and property and latterly as executive director for support services and the economy. He is a fellow of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and has a masters degree in business administration.

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` PACSO funding A CHILDREN'S charity in Chichester has been awarded a grant of almost £120K overt THree years by BBC Children in Need.

THe grant will part-fund three of PACSO’s play specialists and help make a difference to the lives of disabled children and young people, as well as their siblings, in Chichester and Arun.

PACSO (Parents and Carers Support Organisation) helps each child realise their potential through the support of specially trained playworkers who develop close bonds with members and their families.

THrough play, activities and interaction, children are helped to gain independence, form meaningful friendships and develop new skills – helping them to live life to the full.

Children in Need’s donations help fund PACSO’s permanent, core play team, who work with disabled children and young people every weekday.

THe team grow to understand the children/young people and their needs and help them to access a range of activities they would not otherwise have the chance to enjoy.

Without this grant, PACSO would be unable to run and reach the needs of these children and families, but Children in Need’s kind donations make this possible.

Alan Chambers, operations manager at PACSO, said: "We could not deliver our life-changing play activities without our wonderful play specialists.

"THis grant will help secure what we do for the next three years."

Friday, December 13, 2019

Over a million take part in campaign

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A SPECIAL campaign, supported by the Chichester Post, aimed at supporting high streets and local businesses in the Chichester district has been a huge success, reaching over a million people on social media.

THe ‘Countdown to Christmas’ campaign, which will run right up to Christmas, is being led by Chichester District Council, in partnership with local councils, organisations, businesses and media outlets across the district.

THe campaign has involved raising awareness of Christmas events and activities happening locally; urging people to shop locally and running a competition to encourage people to post on social media about all the things they love about the district and its businesses.

THe competition received a fantastic 274 entries, including stunning pictures and great comments. From local shops, cafes and restaurants, to attractions, parks and businesses, residents and visitors took to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to celebrate the district in the run-up to Christmas.

First place was awarded to Edith Woodhouse, who posted pictures of her favourite East Wittering shops. Edith was delighted to receive a Rolls-Royce shopping and theatre trip.

On Saturday, Edith and her husband, Gerry, were chauffeured round the district in a Rolls-Royce car; received a £150 Chichester gift card to go towards their purchases in Chichester city centre; were treated to lunch for two at E.Street Bar & Grill; and completed their day by watching ‘THe Christmas Concerts’ with THe Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines

Portsmouth and Chichester Cathedral Choir at Chichester Festival THeatre.

Edith’s social media post stood out, due to her support of her local high street: “Our local shops are unique in a way especially where I shop most of the time, in East Wittering. I support the butchers, the fishmongers, the greengrocers, where I do my daily and weekly shop and where I will be doing my Christmas shop again this year. T "THat’s what tempted me to enter the competition. I picked up the postcard in East Wittering and thought I’d have a go.

"I just wanted to show my support for our local shops, saying how much I appreciate using them,” said Edith.

Gerry, who accompanied his wife,

added: “THis is a great end to our year, because we both turned 70 this year and celebrated our golden wedding, so this is the icing on the cake.”

Second place was given to Jemma Westing, who highlighted the fantastic array of local shops in Midhurst.

As a runner-up, Jemma received a Chichester gift card to spend in Chichester city centre, courtesy of the Chichester Business Improvement District.

Also receiving a Chichester gift card was Jessica Wills, who posted a beautiful picture of Lombard Street, in Petworth, earning her third place.

“We would like to thank everyone who has taken part in the competition and supported the campaign so far,” said

Jane Hotchkiss, director for growth and place at Chichester District Council.

“We’ve been blown away by the amazing response we have received.

“What makes ‘Countdown to Christmas’ so special is that councils, organisations, businesses and media outlets across the district have all joined forces, working together to make the campaign such a success.

"All of our partners have embraced the campaign, using the ‘Countdown to Christmas’ graphics not only to promote the campaign but also to highlight all of the fantastic Christmas events and activities taking place in their areas."

Full details of the Countdown to Christmas campaign can be found at: chichester.gov.uk/countdowntochristmas

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Friday, December 13, 2019

County gritting gets reinstated

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Animal magic ANIMALS on an Aldingbourne farm can bank on benefiting from a donation.

THe guinea pigs and goats, among others, will gain from the £1,000 given to the Aldingbourne Country Centre by one of its volunteers.

HSBC worker Melissa Wilcock chose her annual volunteer day to help out on the centre's farm.

She enjoyed her time so much at the base of the Aldingbourne Trust that her entry into the bank's employee volunteering competition was picked as the winner of the first prize.

She has requested the money should go towards helping to continue to improve facilities at its farm.

"I spent the whole day outside on the farm with the animals and the wonderful

people who work there," said Melissa.

"THe highlight for me was meeting the lovely people. Some of them were really shy when I first met them.

"But I've made new friends and got to spend an enjoyable day in the fresh air.

I'll definitely return."

Vicky Mearns, one of the people supported by the trust to live independent lives, said: "Melissa was really friendly. I really enjoyed working with her."

Farm manager Jon Corke praised Melissa's efforts.

He said: "Melissa was an amazing help and really got stuck in with all the daily tasks. She had a really positive attitude and interacted brilliantly with the people we support at the country centre."

THE county council has done a U-turn and reversed its decision to cut the number of roads being gritted this winter.

A few dozen roads were dropped from the gritting timetable in a move that is said to have saved around £150,000 – but councillors said they had received plenty of complaints and concerns.

Cllr Michael Jones said that when he did finally see the maps he was ‘horrified’.

Some West Sussex councillors called on the authority to do a U-turn and reverse its decision to cut the number of roads being gritted this winter.

With the county in the middle of a cold snap, members of the performance and finance select committee shared their own worries, particularly about the number of bus routes which would not be gritted.

THe issue of gritting had been raised in an earlier scrutiny meeting, though details of exactly which roads would be dropped had not been made available to members.

Cllr Jones added: “All the urban areas in particular appear to have been very badly hit and I think that has got to be a concern for us.”

Cllr Andrew Barrett-Miles, who chaired that meeting, disagreed with Cllr Jones’s claim the scrutiny process had not ‘covered itself in glory’ over the issue.

He told members his committee had looked at information about A and B roads being gritted, along with other essential routes, such as those leading to schools.

Cllr Barrett-Miles said: “We agreed with those principles but we also wanted to have each local area review what was happening.

“We’ve only just got the information.

I’m horrified as well.

“THere are roads which are bus routes and safer routes to school and that’s gone against their principles, so I’ve expressed my displeasure.

“I don’t think it was a failure of scrutiny.

It was the timing and then the fact that none of us had access to the details until now. We’ve rightly disagreed with it.”

Cllr Dr James Walsh was another who complained about the lack of consultation with local councillors, who knew their patches well.

A council spokesperson said: "THe cabinet member for highways and infrastructure has asked officers to ensure that sufficient gritting equipment is available to reinstate the former gritting routes during this winter.

"THat has been confirmed. We are now looking to restore the gritting programme to previous levels. It will happen as soon as practicable."

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` New flu vaccine PUBLIC health experts want at least one in two schoolchildren in the Post Newspapers area protected against flu.

THe West Sussex County Council team hope see an increase in the number of children aged two to three who receive the nasal spray vaccination as well as those from reception year to year six.

THe uptake last year among youngest children was 48.9 per cent and the target for this year is 50 per cent. THe vaccine is available from GP surgeries for children who were aged two and three on August 31.

Anna Raleigh, West Sussex director of public health, said: "People often associate flu vaccinations with older people, but young children are also particularly susceptible to the bug.

"I urge everyone entitled to a free flu jab to take advantage of it.

"Flu is highly contagious and spreads rapidly. Vaccination is the most effective way of protecting yourself and others from catching what can be a very serious and unpredictable virus."

Record numbers of schoolchildren are also expected to be seen by NHS immunisation teams to exceed the 67.8 per cent of the West Sussex school population who were vaccinated last year.

THis year is the first time that all primary schoolchildren from reception class to year 6 are eligible for a free nasal spray vaccine.

New emergency call centre opens A JOINT emergency 999 control room has opened for residents who live around Bognor Regis and Chichester.

THe nerve centre is being run jointly between West Sussex and Surrey fire and rescue services.

THe merger between the operations of the two services started last week.

It will see emergency calls from the areas dealt with at the Surrey centre in Reigate in a move from Haywards Heath.

THe services have reassured residents only the location for the calls will change. THe level of service provided to anyone who calls 999 will remain the same.

West Sussex chief fire officer Sabrina Cohen-Hatton said: "THe new 999 combined control room provides an efficient and effective emergency call handing service for West Sussex and this was at the forefront of our decision-making.

"Bringing the two control rooms together will not affect the way 999 calls are handled or the level of service people will receive when needing West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service in an emergency."

THe new system is said to bring many benefits for the West Sussex service. THese include better value for money.

West Sussex is the first fire service to fully migrate over to a computer cloud-based resource management system, helping to mobilise crews and benefit control room staff.

Steve Owen-Hughes, Surrey's chief fire officer, said: "We are delighted to be taking 999 calls for West Sussex as well as Surrey.

"Our mobilising control system is state of the art, tried and tested and has the capacity to take a high volume of emergency calls.

"We welcome new opportunities to put the Policing and Crime Act 2017 into practice by collaborating with others with others for the benefit of all our residents.

"THis arrangement will increase our resilience, staffing numbers and is also likely to result in efficiency savings for Surrey Fire and Rescue Service.

"Other successful collaborations include a joint occupational health service and joint training courses."

THe merger of the 999 control room was agreed by West Sussex county councillors.

It was said at the time the move had the potential to save £1.7million between 2020 and 2022.

Councillors were told the improved equipment included more up-todate data accessible in fire engine cabs and access to CCTV data and highways cameras.

THe Surrey service was one of 20 options initially considered.

Previously, West Sussex Fire and Rescue service had joined forces with its counterpart in East Sussex .

THis arrangement which was due to remain in place until early 2021 but West Sussex decided to end it early.

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Lifesaving equipment is goal for Friends' efforts

By Kevin Smith kevin.smith@sussexpost.co.uk

HOSPITAL fundraisers are seeking to make Christmas a time for ill children in Chichester.

THe Friends of Chichester Hospitals are raising funds to help to buy a Resuscitaire - a vital piece of lifesaving equipment to stabilise extremely sick babies who are taken into the paediatric A&E department at St Richard's Hospital.

THe special cot can warm the infants, stabilise their temperature and deliver fluid and oxygen.

It can also be used to stabilise newborns who have taken everyone by

surprise with their arrival in the world at St Richard's A&E department and have to be treated before they can be taken to its special care unit.

Friends' chairman Jane Ramage said: "THis equipment for children's A&E will make a real difference for the smallest patients, their parents, and staff who are so dedicated to caring for sick babies at such a vulnerable stage in their lives.

"All our funds are raised through the efforts of our wonderful volunteers, and they are very keen to support the Resuscitaire.

"Our Christmas raffle is already underway and it's hoped the proceeds will go some way to raising the £9,400

needed.

"Ticket sales and donations from customers of Manor Nursery, Runcton, and at Hilliers, Bosham, have raised just over £1,000 already."

With a first prize of £150 cash, and three super Christmas hampers to be won, tickets for the raffle are on sale at the Friends' shop in the outpatients entrance at St Richard's and in venues around the Chichester area. THe draw will take place at 3pm next THursday.

Other activities are helping to fundraise for the Resuscitaire. THey include tombolas. Friends' volunteers also ran a stall at the United Reformed Church for the Petworth lights event last Saturday.

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` Goodwood award STAFF at Goodwood are celebrating after scooping two gold awards for the best business venue and hotel at the annual Tourism South East awards.

THe first win at THe Beautiful South Awards for Excellence 2019 – 2020, was ‘business events venue of the year’ for the Goodwood Estate, which was followed up by a second win for ‘large hotel of the year’.

Entertaining and hospitality managing director Andrew Coggings said: "We are incredibly proud to have collected these two prestigious awards.

"THis is a tremendous achievement for our dedicated teams on the estate and at THe Goodwood Hotel, who have contributed to us gaining recognition as the best in our class."

THe awards were celebrated with a dinner and ceremony at the Grand Hotel in Brighton – hosted by travel journalist and broadcaster Simon Calder.

Eighty of the best tourism experiences and businesses in the south east were presented with gold, silver and bronze trophies in recognition of their achievements over the last 18 months and 24 businesses were commended.

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Library cuts across county WEST Sussex County Council has no plans to close any of its libraries but it will reduce opening hours at some and cut its mobile service completely.

Following a public consultation, members of the cabinet approved the plans, which will save the county council £175,000 and come into effect in April.

THe loss of the mobile service did not go down well with everyone but Cllr Duncan Crow, cabinet member for fire and rescue and communities, said some of the alternatives – hinting at the risk of closure for some of the smaller branches – were ‘quite unpalatable’.

He added: “All things considered, the fact we do need to make savings and we’re not closing any front-line services, I think this is the best way to go.”

THe council has two mobile services, covering Bognor and Horsham,

though both of its vehicles have been decommissioned after failing their MOTs. Of the 36 library buildings in the county, four libraries, including Chichester, will close at 6pm, rather than 7pm, from April.

THis would account for £55,000 of the savings.

THere were concerns about the more vulnerable and isolated members of society not being able to access library services.

Cllr Crow said they would be offered alternative options such as the home library direct service and even the use of tablets.

Looking at the impact on library staff, the report said one of the mobile drivers had already left the council but the other would be made redundant.

Report by Karen Dunn, local democracy reporter

` City Grocer shop DARYL BOWER, from the City Grocer, has contacted us to let us know that the City Grocer is not a pop-up. He said: "We are actually permanent and are hoping to be in the city for a very long time."

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Pie shops pass on Christmas presents

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk CHRISTMAS came early for children in hospital when a special delivery of presents was made as part of Turner’s Pies’ festive toys campaign.

Nurses have thanked West Sussex business for helping to spread some Christmas cheer -- and paid tribute to kind-hearted customers at the pie shops who have donated the toys.

Joe Turner, senior manager at Turner's Pies, was on hand to make the delivery of the gifts given at collection points at the pie-makers' four stores including Chichester and Bognor Regis.

He said: "THe response has been overwhelming, I can't quite believe the reaction we have had. When you go on the wards and see the circumstances

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“A diagnosis of dementia feels like the end. No more memories to be made. Only confusion and despair. But with the right support, families can build more Precious Moments on those that have gone before, and look forward to the future with hope and confidence.”

and situations that these children are putting up with over Christmas it is the least we can do to try to help bring a smile to their faces."

Turner's Pies teamed up with Love Your Hospital -- Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust’s fundraising arm -- for the campaign and John Price, the charity's corporate company fundraiser, said he was thrilled at the success of the toy appeal.

Love Your Hospital is the dedicated charity for St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester, Worthing Hospital and Southlands Hospital in Shoreham.

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Gabrielle can skate to success with her Post competition win

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk

A SCHOOLGIRL has won the Post's Christmas competition with her dream Christmas present of a bike.

Eight-year-old Gabrielle Walsh from Felpham entered the Post's competition and has won ice skating tickets.

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f Winner Gabrielle Walsh

running for the past few weeks asked readers for Christmas inspiration by creatively showing Santa what their dream present would be.

THe prizes included first prize of five tickets, second prize of three tickets and third prize of two tickets for the Bognor Regis Ice Rink.

Gabrielle's entry impressed the judges with her use of different mediums including colouring pencils, stickers and even beads.

Nelly Walsh, Gabrielle's mum said: "We are very proud of Gabrielle who always displays such imagination in arts and crafts and loves taking part in competitions."

In second place was six-year-old Tommy Morgan with his poem about Christmas cleverly presented on a Christmas present made of tissue paper.

Tommy had stated within the poem that "Where some children have nothing, I have love, warmth and desire to build a log fire."

Winning two tickets, in third

place was Emelia Guppy, aged seven.

Emelia drew a picture of a unicorn which was annotated great detail to show the unicorn shoots glitter from it's horn, ears play music and the mane is a piano which can be played. Each leg on the unicorn was filled with different items including chocolate, sweets, paper and pens.

To claim your prizes please contact the office on 01243 908506.

Everyone at Post Newspapers and Father Christmas would like to thank everyone who entered, congratulations to those who won and we hope you all have a lovely Christmas.

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CHICHESTER CINEMA AT NEW PARK

December 13-19 A CELESTIAL cast – Daniel Craig, Christopher Plummer, Toni Collette, Jamie Lee Curtis and Don Johnson – meet up to have fun in Knives Out, a modern-day murder mystery where everyone is a suspect à la Agatha Christie. This stylish whodunnit has in its sights crime novelist Harlan’s (Plummer) unseemly death, with inquisitive, debonair detective Benoit Blanc (Craig) on the case.

Stardom is the thrust of A Star is Born, the classical musical starring Judy Garland in the epic 1954 film. James Mason is the former matinee idol, Norman Maine, who takes on aspiring singer Esther (an effervescent Garland, in one of her greatest roles). The George Cukor film is considered one of the greatest musicals of all time.

Don’t miss, either, another 1954 film, the explosive multi-Oscar-winner, which catapulted Marlon Brando to stardom in On the Waterfront. The story centres on Terry Malloy (Brando) who works for boss Johnny Friendly (Lee J. Cobb) on the gang-ridden New Jersey waterfront. Can Terry fall any lower after murdering a rebellious worker? This film is ranked by the American Film Institute as the eighthgreatest American movie of all time.

Jonathan Pryce and Anthony Hopkins excel in The Two Popes, Fernando Meirelles (City of God) directing the story of conservative Pope Benedict (Hopkins) and the future liberal pope Francis who battle to find common ground for the future of the Catholic church. But there’s a secret to reveal which might shake its very foundations.

Outstanding films continue this week with Edward Norton’s Motherless Brooklyn, focusing on 1950’s New York and a lone detective who seeks to solve, via the slums of Brooklyn and the gilded halls of NY’s power brokers, the murder

of his mentor and only friend, Frank Minna (Bruce Willis).

Performance events: how could you not love another version of The Nutcracker (Dec 15)? From the Bolshoi Ballet, this glorious Christmas pleaser joins the Royal Opera House’s loved Nutcracker on December. 22 Judi Dench and Kenneth Branagh join up in The Winter’s Tale (Dec 19), Shakespeare’s most magical play.

Book your seats during the holiday season for the likes of Frozen II; A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon; Guys and Dolls; Downton Abbey; Marriage Story and New Year’s Eve Concert. The cinema is closed on December. 25 and 26.

Chichester Cinema at New Park, New Park Road, Chichester PO19 7XY Box office: 01243 786650 www.chichestercinema.org

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Episode IX sees what’s left of The Resistance recuperate following the events of The Last Jedi. The First Order now vastly outnumber those willing to make a stand, and with both Han and Luke gone, the onus to make things right falls to Rey, Finn, and Poe. The Rise Of Skywalker will be the ultimate test of patience and earnestness for our heroic trio, as enemies long since thought dead make a return. But how does The Emperor’s comeback feed into Kylo Ren’s spiralled downfall and is his chance of redemption really gone for good? All these questions and more will be answered as The Force Awakens alumni J.J. Abrams returns to the director’s chair to end his trilogy. Expect epic lightsaber duels, thrilling space battles, and the end of an era in the concluding chapter of the Skywalker Saga.

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Horror, Mystery, Thriller Screened at Picturedrome Cinema JUST in time for the holidays comes a timely take on a cult horror classic as a campus killer comes to face a formidable group of friends in sisterhood.

Hawthorne College is quietening down for the holidays. But as Riley Stone (Imogen Poots) and her Mu Kappa Epsilon sisters – athlete Marty (Lily Donoghue), rebel Kris (Aleyse Shannon), and foodie Jesse (Brittany O'Grady) – prepare to deck the halls with a series of seasonal parties, a blackmasked stalker begins killing sorority women one by one.

As the body count rises, Riley and her squad start to question whether they can trust any man, including Marty's beta-male boyfriend, Nate (Simon Mead), Riley's new crush Landon (Caleb Eberhardt), or even esteemed classics instructor Professor Gelson (Cary Elwes). Whoever the killer is, he's about to discover that this generation's young women aren't about to be anybody's victims. This December, ring in the holidays by dreaming of a Black Christmas.

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EMILIA CLARKE, Henry Golding, and Emma Thompson star for director Paul Feig in Last Christmas, a romantic comedy inspired by a George Michael song and written by Academy award winner Thompson and playwright Bryony Kimmings. Kate (Emilia Clarke) harrumphs around London, a bundle of bad decisions accompanied by the jangle of bells on her shoes, another irritating consequence from her job as an elf in a yearround Christmas shop. Tom (Henry Golding) seems too good to be true when he walks into her life and starts to see through so many of Kate's barriers.

As London transforms into the most wonderful time of the year, nothing should work for these two. But sometimes, you gotta let the snow fall where it may, you gotta listen to your heart – and you gotta have faith. Last Christmas features the music of George Michael, including the bittersweet holiday classic of the film's title.

The film will also premiere brandnew unreleased material by the legendary Grammy-winning artist, who sold more than 115 million albums and recorded 10 No. 1 singles over the course of his iconic career.

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IN Jumanji: The Next Level, the gang is back but the game has changed. When Spencer is sucked back into Jumanji, his friends Fridge, Martha, and Bethany go back in to save him. But on their return, they discover that nothing is as they remember. While Martha returns to her role as Ruby Roundhouse (Karen Gillan), Spencer and Bethany are both missing, Fridge is now playing as Professor Shelly Oberon (Jack Black), and Spencer's grandfather, Eddie (Danny Devito)

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Event. Ice skating on the Prom.

THis year’s rink, next to the Regis Centre, is bigger and better than previously, measuring 30 x 20 metres, so the whole family can enjoy a traditional style rectangular ice rink. If skating isn’t your thing or if you’re looking to park your children somewhere for an hour, in addition to the rink, there are Arctic Jump trampolines, children’s rides, Christmas market huts, a German-style swing grill and a bar. Book tickets, which range from £7.50-£27, at: ticketcrowd.co.uk/iceskating-on-the-prom for the venue which is open daily, except Christmas Day, 10am-9pm, until January 5.

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Theatre. THe Wizard of Oz. Don your ruby slippers and join Chichester Festival Youth THeatre as they journey along the yellow brick road in a wonderful adventure for all the family.

THis faithful adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s classic novel was originally commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company and features all the beloved songs from the 1939 classic film, including Over THe Rainbow, If I Only Had a Brain and We’re Off To See THe Wizard. Showing at various times from December 14-29, tickets start at £10 and are available from: cft.org.uk or call 01243 781312.

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Concert. Chichester Voices. To put you in the real spirit of Christmas, a carol concert, led by the choir is titled 'A Boy was Born. An evening of festive music with audience participation.'

Accompanied by Richard Allum, the choir is directed by Andrew Naylor. As well as enjoying the music, audience members have the satisfaction of supporting charities linked to Bognor Regis Rotary Club. Tickets cost £14, concessions £12, on the door at St THomas A'Becket parish church, Church Lane, Pagham PO21 4NU. To buy in advance for the concert, at 7.30pm, on December 19, contact John Bunderla-Davies on 01243 268288 or email: john@fes-ltd.net

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Event. Jingle Bell Jog. Get yourself fit before Christmas by joining in a Santa dash around Priory Park in central Chichester and, at the same time, raise vital funds for the Sussex Snowdrop Trust. Walkers, joggers and runners of all abilities and ages are welcome to do as many laps of the 1km route as they wish. Entry costs £33 for a family, £12 for adults, £7 for under-15s. Registration is from 10am and the jog starts 10.30am on December 15. For details email: chichestersports@everyoneactive.com

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Concert. Cavatina. A concert of seasonal music given by the a cappella choir Cavatina, at St Mary's Church, Barnham, follows their successful concert there in the summer.

THe programme, on December 18, at 7.30pm, will include settings of many popular Christmas carols and songs, plus a 'THree Minute Messiah.' Refreshments will be available. THe concert is in aid of 4Sight, which provides support to people with visual impairment in the Bognor Regis and Chichester area. Tickets, costing £10, are available on the door or by calling 01243 551467.

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Event. THe Edes House Christmas Tour. THe Grade 1 listed building in West Street, Chichester, is a fine example of a 17th century merchant's home and was built by maltster John Edes and his wife, Hannah. It has been restored by current owners West Sussex County Council and is used for special council occasions as well as being available for hire. THe house will be open for visitors on December 16, at 10.30am and 2pm. Book through THe Novium Museum in Tower Street, Chichester, online at: thenovium. org or by calling 01243 775888.

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Concert. Christmas by Candlelight. Professional singer Rachael Hawnt, a finalist in the BBC1 TV show All Together Now, accompanied by Ashley Cutler on piano, will be at a Slindon College festive fundraising event on December 19. THe school is developing a sensory garden and proceeds from the concert will go towards the project. THe concert, at the school, is from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Tickets are £22.50 and available by calling 01243 814647. THe event will also include a raffle, cash bar and free on-site parking. Guests are asked to dress in occasion wear.

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Christmas by Candlelight, Slindon.

Event. Christmas Market. THe last two days of Chichester's Christmas Market in North Street and East Street will be on December 14 and 15.

THe market will feature an array of stalls, providing an opportunity for visitors to pick up some unusual Christmas gifts, festive groceries and tipples. Hayling Island Donkey Sanctuary will be at the market with their much-loved nativity

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scene including live donkeys. Stallholders will include many local traders and a seating area will be provided for visitors to enjoy the freshly prepared street foods, while THe Famous Last Stand bar will add to the festivities by serving mulled wine .

Opening times are 9am-8pm on Saturday and 9am-4pm on Sunday.

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Theatre. THe Wizard of Oz. Spillers Pantomimes has teamed up with the Regis Centre in Bognor Regis once again, to create one of its best ever family pantomimes – THe Wizard of Oz. THis fun-packed show is a production full of laughter, comedy, spectacle and traditional pantomime nonsense. Actors are Kevin Short as THe Wizard, Jamie Bannerman as THe Lion (last seen as Abanazar in Aladdin), Scottish duo Lemetti and Mirren as THe Scarecrow and Tin Man, Vicky Edwards as the Good Witch, Drew Donnell as the Wicked Witch (last seen as Cruella in Cinderella) and introducing Katie Bennett as Dorothy.

Performances continue until January 4.

To check times and book tickets, visit the website at: alexandratheatre.co.uk or call 01243 861010.

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Christmas Music with the Luc Family, Chichester.

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Music. BSO: Last Night of the Christmas Proms. Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra returns to one of its regular venues, Portsmouth Guildhall, for a glittering evening of popular seasonal music. THe audience is invited to kick off Christmas with a funpacked concert for all the family, featuring classics old and new, all wrapped up with a sprinkling of magic and sparkle.

THe concert is on December 22, starting at 7.30pm. Tickets, at £27, are available online at: portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

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Event. Christmas at Amberley.

Amberley Museum’s 36-acre site is full of surprises, especially during the festive season. Visitors can ride the Christmas train to visit Father Christmas in the 19th century ticket office.

Visit the market stalls, enjoy children’s activities and take a frosty stroll joining in on the family Christmas trail. THe museum is open for weekends December 14 and 15 and 21 and 22, 10am-5pm. For details, visit: amberleymuseum.co.uk or call 01798 831370.

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Event. Father Christmas Sleigh Experience. Step into Father Christmas' restored Russian troika sleigh on December 14 and 15 and 18-22 in St Martin's Street in central Chichester, off East Street. THe cost of meeting Santa is £4 per child, with funds going to Chichester Downs Syndrome Support Group. For further details, see the Facebook page: father christmas chichester.

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Music. Christmas Extravaganza.

Kensington Brass – the internationally known group of Royal College of Music graduates who all play a variety of brass instruments – will be performing their exciting Christmas Extravaganza, exploring a wide range of festive music arranged in the ensemble’s own unique and interesting way. THere will be amusing commentary and outstanding brass playing to highlight the versatility of brass instruments and showcase individual talents. THis show has something for all ages and tastes.

It's being put on at St Nicholas Church, Arundel (BN18 9AT) by the church's friends' organisation on December 13, at 7pm. Tickets, priced from £10 to £25, are available by calling 01903 882262.

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Music. Christmas Music with the Luc Family. Celebrate Christmas with the Luc family, who will perform a programme of festive and light classical music, including

10 Tchaikovsky's classic Nutcracker Suite arranged for piano duet, pieces for piano and cello and more. Festive refreshments will also be provided after the concert, which is at Christ Church, Old Market Avenue, Chichester PO19 1SW on December 23, at 6.30pm. Tickets are £10 and available from the box office at THe Novium, Tower Street, Chichester, online at: thenovium.org or by calling 01243 775888.

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Event. Sail to Santa. Families can board an elf-powered boat for a gentle ride through the reedbeds of the WWT Centre at Arundel to visit Father Christmas. Try the Naughty or Nice-0-Metre before you board, then experience the magic of a festive visit with Father Christmas inside his ‘frosty’ grotto and receive a WWT goody bag. THe unusual trip can be booked on December 14 and 15, from 10.30am-3.30pm and can be booked online at: wwt.org.uk/wetlandcentres/arundel/whats-on/sail-tosanta-1/5428 and costs £6 per child, £2 per adult plus regular centre admission price, which is free for WWT members.

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Event. Christmas Market.

Organic horticulture and education centre Tuppenny Barn will be holding a market on December 15 at its premises, off Main Road, Southbourne. A wide range of stalls is promised for shoppers with Christmas gifts, many of which are hand-crafted.

Nibbles, too, will be available during the event, which is free to visit and is open from noon to 4pm.

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Music. Messiah. THe Hanover Band bring this seasonal masterpiece home to St Nicholas Church, London Road, Arundel, as the culmination of their UK tour. THe master of this work, Andrew Arthur, conducts the magnificent Hanover Band Chorus, THe Hanover Band and soloists Erica Eloff, soprano, William Towers, alto, Bradley Smith, tenor and Edward Grint, bass. THe concert is on December 21, at 7.30pm.

Tickets are £20-£45 with under-30s free.

Call the box office on 0333 666 3366.

BSO: Last Night of the Christmas Proms, Portsmouth.

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Event. Boxgrove Priory. A busy seasonal worship programme in a historic setting offers a warm, seasonal welcome to all. Festive events at the priory preserve an element of reflection and preparation for Christmas itself and the celebratory mood is never far from the surface. THose wishing to immerse themselves in the true spirit of Christmas in the glorious setting of one of Sussex’s most notable church buildings are invited to attend the traditional carol service, followed by mince pies and mulled wine at 5.30pm on December 22. Christmas Eve has the ever-popular children’s crib service at 4pm with Midnight Mass, in which the priory glows with both candle light and human warmth, starting at 11.30pm. Admittance to all events is free and everyone is welcome.

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Event. Santa's Grotto. Santa and his elves will be waiting to greet children in a specially decorated grotto at Arundel Museum in Mill Road, by the river (BN18 5PA). THe big man in red will be available on December 14, 15, 21 and 22, from noon to 4pm. Cost is £4 for one child and £7 for two. Other family activities are being organised in the school holidays, with games days from December 28-30, 10am-4pm, when visitors are invited to enjoy games, puzzles and a chance to relax with a hot drink after Christmas. THe museum will also be open. Games are free, donations welcome.

Children's author Sandra Saer will be reading from her books Star Sandwiches and Moon Custard & THe Giant and the Mouse on December 28, 20m-4pm.

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Art. Artel 100. Works by artists who usually exhibit in the Oxmarket Centre of Arts in Chichester will be displayed in the New Park Centre's bar in the city until January 10, from noon to 10pm daily. Film-goers will be able to look around as they wait but anyone can call into the community centre to view the show. Work is in a variety of media, from paint and print to textiles and ceramics. Each piece is 30cm x 30cm and priced at £100.

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There's more to festive theatre than pantomime A SERIES of popular tribute acts, brought to Chichester by promoter Martin Lury this year, have been given a larger platform than the usual pubs and halls by being put on in the historic Assembly Room in North Street.

THe first of the final trio of Martin's shows for 2019 is an innovation, being a jazz and champagne evening on Monday, December 16.

A free bottle of champagne will be on every table as Chi Jazz entertain with their musical prowess producing that special evocative vibe. Doors open at 7pm, with tickets at just £15 Abba’s Angels return to the venue on Wednesday, December 18, offering a great party night out.

Come and release your inner Dancing Queen and reminisce as all the Swedish super-band's great hits are performed by this talented group - Mamma Mia. You will need no SOS and you might even meet a Fernando.

Go down and boogie for the show starting at 7.30pm. Tickets are £20.

Finally, you can have a regal night out as Monarchy pound out Queen’s greatest hits on Friday, December 20.

THis local band have played Queen Rock fan events and recently celebrated Freddie’s birthday at THe Hard Rock Café. Taking more than two years to perfect, the band's full Queen production is second to none, providing even the most ardent Queen fan a night to remember, bursting at the seams with the greatest hits plus many other jewels from Queen I all the way through to Made In Heaven with a few unique surprises on the way.

Tickets for the show, at £20, are already selling quickly and, as with the other concerts, booking in advance is recommended.

Personal callers can buy any of them from THe Novium, Tower Street, Chichester, by calling 01243 816525, or online at: wegottickets .com

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Simply the best Tina Turner tribute WHAT’S Love Got To Do With It? is the joyous new show celebrating the music of the incredible Tina Turner.

In this touring theatre show, audiences can expect a night of high energy, feel-good rock-and-roll featuring Tina’s greatest hits performed by the amazing vocal talent of Elesha Paul Moses, supported by a full tenpiece live band.

With a breathtaking career spanning more than 50 years, audiences can look forward to hearing stunning musical arrangements of Tina’s most-loved classic hits including Private Dancer, What’s Love Got To Do With It?, Proud Mary, River Deep, Nutbush City Limits, Simply THe Best and many more.

Elesha began singing at the age of 13 and has performed backing vocals for artists such as Haydon, from Ultimate Chaos, Michelle Gale, and Lionel Richie. Television credits include X Factor, THe Voice, Top of the Pops, THe Ian Wright show and GMTV. In 2010, Elesha successfully fought off thousands of applicants to get through to the final rounds of X Factor and was close to going into the televised rounds of the talent show in the over-25s category. With her success in X Factor, Elesha was invited to apply for the hit BBC 1 show ‘THe Voice’, making it through to the battle rounds in

ALTHOUGH pantomime is the main stage entertainment around Christmas time, Chichester Festival THeatre is catering for other tastes in its Minerva THeatre.

Issy Van Randwyck offers a spellbinding musical journey through the lives of trailblazing women Billie Holiday, Marilyn Monroe, Patsy Cline, Janis Joplin, Mama Cass, Karen Carpenter and Dusty Springfield on December 17.

From hot music to the cold wastes of the Antarctic, in a one-man tour de force, Malcolm Rennie plays the Clydeside carpenter Harry McNish, who had a vital role in saving the crew of Shackleton’s Endurance when it sank in the freezing southern ocean – defying Shackleton himself in the process – was never recognised. Shackleton's Carpenter is on December 18.

To really get you in a festive mood, Joe Stilgoe adds his own original and stylish orchestrations to some of movie history’s most memorable moments, including It’s A Wonderful Life, White Christmas, Home Alone and Elf. THis musical treat is on December 19.

More classics, this time from the wit and wisdom of Noel Coward, follow on December 22 when Coward at Christmas is performed by Simon Green and David

Shrubsole, whose festive cabaret evening will include comedy gems and lesser-known works by the masterful actor, composer and playwright.

THere's surreal comedy after Christmas when BBC Radio 4's award-winning I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue is hosted on the main stage at the Festival THeatre on January 8.

THe antidote to panel games returns to Chichester with its sell-out touring show. Join Tim Brooke-Taylor, host Tony Hawks, Miles Jupp, Rory Bremner and Jack Dee for an evening of inspired nonsense, with Colin Sell on piano.

Five virtuoso jugglers and four contemporary dancers push the boundaries of dance and circus in Gandini Juggling’s new work, Spring. THis adventurous, jubilant and kaleidoscopic exploration of colour can be enjoyed by anyone over the age of eight and is at the Festival THeatre on January 10.

THe following evening, January 11, there's a chance to relive the best of rock and roll from the 1950s, courtesy of THe Bluejays. THe band, who have appeared in Dreamboats and Petticoats, as well as Million Dollar Quartet, will perform 40 classics to rock the aisles and roll back the years, from Rock around the Clock to Great Balls of Fire.

A more stately musical genre, written by the Russian Tchaikovsky, will accompany Moscow City Ballet's THe Sleeping Beauty as the company returns to Chichester, from January 2-5.

THe enchanting and romantic story of Princess Aurora, wicked Carabosse, the Lilac Fairy and an array of fairytale characters, in a truly magical production, showcases the company’s dramatic and lyrical talents in an unmissable climax to the festive season, presented in classic Russian style with full orchestra.

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From a little girl, she idolised artists such as Whitney and Tina Turner, so, decided to put together a tribute to the artists she loves. With her incredible vocals, the reviews poured in and nothing gives her more pleasure than seeing people enjoying themselves and singing along to the vast array of songs.

THis not-to-be missed musical experience is a stunning celebration of one of the greatest female singers of our time.

It's at Worthing's Assembly Hall in Stoke Abbott Road (BN11 1HQ), on Saturday, December 14, with an onstage time of 7.30pm.

Tickets start at £23 and can be bought online at: worthingtheatres.co.uk or by calling the box office on 01903 206206.

THE Children’s Trust Supercar Event returns to Goodwood for an adrenaline-fuelled weekend in 2020 - and there's a special offer of entry and participation tickets if they are bought before Christmas.

THe popular event will be taking place at the motor circuit on July 25 and 26, in aid of the charity, which helps children with brain injuries.

A once-in-a-lifetime passenger ride in one of the stunning supercars is on offer from just £30 in this event, which attracts 150 supercars, including the McLaren 720, the Lamborghini Huracan Performante and the Ferrari 812 Supersport.

Whether you’re looking for a gift that will appeal to petrolheads or a fantastic day out for the whole family to enjoy, THe Children’s Trust Supercar Event is sure to deliver.

Celebrating its 14th year, the event also offers a wide

range of other exhilarating attractions, from helicopter rides to water zorbs.

Younger guests can also have their first driving experience with the Stay Safe Driving School (age 14 and above).

Fundraising manager at THe Children’s Trust, Tracy Poulton, said: “Hundreds of supercars, lots of activities and brilliant attractions make it one of our biggest fundraising events of the year. It’s a brilliant weekend which I think would make the perfect addition to a Christmas wish list – you don’t want to miss out.”

Be ‘speedy’ and book now, visit: thesupercarevent.com and, if you book before the end of the year, you can enjoy a 20 per cent discount on all entrance tickets. Family tickets for two adults and two children aged four to 16 are £20, adult tickets are £8, child and concession tickets are £4.80 and VIP tickets are £200. Supercar rides must be bought separately.

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I say it all the time, but the reason I love superfoods, such as Spirulina, Bee pollen, Maca, beetroot powder etc, for myself, my family and my clients, is because the body recognises these products as a food, and when bought as powders they take very little effort to digest.

THis means the energy is saved for your lovely body to absorb. Your body will recognise what it needs and naturally dispel the rest- just as nature intended.

You can add them to your water, your green smoothies, or even in your soups, but they give you a health kick like no other. Offering an array of multi-vitamins and minerals, these little super powders can keep your immune system as happy as can be.

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• Detoxifying Kelp is rich in antioxidants, including vitamin A, C, and E. THese vitamins help to fight free radicals that build up as a result of oxidative stress. So, the addition of kelp into your diet can help you detox and prevent health problems while also making you feel rejuvenated.

• Immune booster Studies have shown that the rich nutrient value in kelp, especially vitamin C, can help to support our immune system.

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Also, my trial health tests on my brand new Qest4 machine are going fantastically well. In the last few days alone, it has picked up enlarged prostates, ovarian cysts, heart issues, hormone imbalances, arthritis, inflammation and skin ailments. It shows me if the body is deficient and how to correct this.

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Stonepillow offers shelter, information and support to empower homeless and vulnerable individuals to make positive changes in their lives. They are a homeless charity for the Chichester and Arun Districts providing a recovery journey for clients which focuses on the key areas of health, housing and work. The purpose of this role is to sort through and check the numerous donations they receive at their site in Terminus Road (Chichester), separating them into the relevant categories. Stonepillow receive donations of clothing & home furnishings every day.

This is an ideal opportunity to make a real difference within the community and fund Stonepillow’s critical community works within Chichester, Bognor Regis and Littlehampton.

Trustee – Brent Lodge Bird & Wildlife Trust

Brent Lodge Bird & Wildlife Trust treats sick and injured wildlife and rehabilitates them for eventual release back into the wild. The Trust is seeking new Trustees to join the Board. The voluntary role provides oversight, stewardship, and good governance to support the purpose of the charity and ensure donations are spent in the correct way. They are particularly keen to hear from experienced people in the legal, financial, retail, or public sectors. If you have a passion for wildlife and would like to know more about a Trustee role, they’d love to hear from you.

Classroom Support for a drama class for people with a learning disability – Workers Educational Association (WEA)

Founded in 1903, the Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) is a charity dedicated to bringing high-quality, professional education into the heart of communities.

They are looking for a volunteer to support the tutor in a drama class for people with a learning disability that meet once a week in term time. Some students need encouragement to join in, and so extra support is needed to maximise the student’s potential. There will be between 10 – 13 students in the class. You will need empathy with vulnerable adults, a willingness to learn to communicate with people who may have little speech, and an interest in drama, although no specific skills in that area are required.

Night Shelter Volunteer - Cooking – Turning Tides

Turning Tides is a local charity providing help and support to the local homeless community. They are extending the service they offer at the Littlehampton Hub and it will become a Night Shelter from Monday 2nd December to Monday 2nd March.

The night shelter will accommodate up to 15 people both male and female. Those staying at the night shelter will have access to the hub between 7.30pm – 7am the following day. A hot meal will be served every night. The night shelter will run 7 days a week. They are looking for volunteers to prepare, cook and serve an evening meal.

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BY THE time you read this article, Christmas will be only a couple of weeks away. It’s not quite time to panic yet, but the days seem to pass very quickly at this time of year – or is that just my age?

Many of us do much of our Christmas shopping sitting at our computers or on our phones, but the centre of Chichester is always busy at this time of year, so many of us still prefer to buy some of our presents and Christmas goodies from a shop.

As I write this, the local Christmas market is about to come to our streets, racking up the atmosphere in the run-up to the big day.

Our Rotary club has been very much a feature of the Christmas scene in Chichester. For many years we have been seen at the Cross with our collecting buckets, and have been joined more recently by the other Chichester Rotary clubs, and several charities whom we allow to collect on given days. Each year we raise several thousand pounds for local charities, entirely due to the wonderful generosity of the people of Chichester, not to mention some who are just visiting.

Father Christmas will often join us when we are collecting, and it is wonderful to see so many smiling faces, adults and children alike. THe money collected is all passed on to local charities and organisations supporting those in need in and around Chichester.

We tend to think of Chichester as a relatively prosperous city, but you don’t have to look too hard these days to see many examples of those who, often through no fault of their own, have fallen on hard times. It is very heartwarming that so many are willing to give a little something to those who are not as well off as themselves.

For many years, the Christmas tree at the cross, the Rotary Christmas Tree of Goodwill, has been provided by our Rotary club, often thanks to the generosity of local organisations such as Goodwood or West Dean, but this year’s tree has been donated by a private individual from his own garden. We have already received many appreciative comments about the tree from passers-by, and we are extremely grateful for the donation by James Garrow, from Heath End, near Petworth.

THe Rotary Tree of Goodwill has been the focal point for much of our fund-raising for over 70 years, the very first tree having been donated by Rotary clubs in Sweden and located on the Cathedral Green. Gifts for the poor and needy were collected at the tree and distributed by the club as Christmas parcels. In more recent years, the tree has been moved to the Cross, where a purpose-built, hidden sleeve was laid in the ground in 1999 to create a more stable foundation for the tree.

In spite of the well documented decrease in footfall in high streets across the country, we still expect to raise more than £10,000 during the Christmas season. We will be out there in all weathers, and will be delighted to receive any donations, large or small. Do come and say hello!

May I thank you in advance for your generosity, and may I also take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy Christmas, and a happy and healthy new year. I look forward to sharing more insights into the work of our Rotary club as we continue our centenary celebrations into 2020.

A CHICHESTER-BASED support group for people with macular disease has raised £400 for research for a cure.

Members of the Chichester Macular Society support group joined forces with their counterparts from five other groups around Sussex to raise the money at a get-together at THe Dome in Worthing.

Pat Clemow, who leads the Worthing Area Macular Society group, and the Shoreham group's leader, Nick Le Mare, handed the money to Macular Society regional manager Stella Black.

She said: "Events like these are an excellent way for our groups to meet, socialise and share ideas. Not only was it great for all the groups to get together, it's also enabled them to raise vital funds to help beat macular disease."

THe donation will help to fund a project the charity is supporting to gain a better understanding

STUDENTS from Chichester Free School's Politics Club attended the pre-election hustings at Chichester College.

THey were able to hear Conservative, Labour, Liberal Democrats and Green Party candidates put forward their cases to be elected at yesterday's general election.

THe youngsters also got the chance to ask questions about the issues that concerned them.

After the event, 13-year-old Archie Gatenby-Tate reported on the matters of interest to

of the development and progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

THe two-year study is being carried out by the Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London and Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

As well as making the donation, the group's members, pictured above, also heard from guest speakers who included eyecare professionals.

Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK. Nearly 1.5 million people are affected. Many more are at risk.

THe disease can have a devastating effect on people's lives, leaving them unable to drive, read or see faces.

No cure exists and most types of the disease are not treatable.

AMD is the most common form of macular disease, affecting more than 600,000 people, usually aged 50-plus.

young people covered by each of the candidates.

Conservative Gillian Keegan, pictured above with the students, discussed issues such as schooling and Brexit, which was also covered by the Lib Dems' candidate, Dr Kate O'Kelly.

Investment in mental health care and making bus travel free were areas highlighted by Labour candidate Jay Morton, while climate change was the major topic for Green Party candidate Heather Barrie.

A GENEROUS Bognor Regis man has left a Chichester help centre thousands of pounds in his will.

THe benefactor decided to help the work of the Arun and Chichester Citizens Advice service after he passed away.

THe cheque for £6,011 was hand delivered to the chief executive of the charity, which has a Bognor Regis base at the town hall, by his daughter, a former employee.

She said: "My father was always interested and impressed by the work and great service that Citizens Advice provides."

She often talked to her parents about the variety of issues covered by those who sought the organisation's help, its campaigns against inequality and the number of people in the community who benefit from it.

THis prompted her father to want to make a difference to the lives of his fellow Bognor Regis residents at the times when they most need independent, impartial and free advice.

He understood the value of volunteering and the impact it has on people in the area.

Arun and Chichester Citizens Advice - which also helps in Chichester and Littlehampton - helped 8,307 people last year to deal with 22,707 issues.

Luca Badioli, its chief executive, said: "We live in an environment of continuous threats of funding cuts and difficulties in gaining capital funds to cover essential costs, such as updating IT systems, and the generous act by this single individual is so refreshing and welcomed."

Most of the service's work is delivered by volunteers. THey come from all sorts of backgrounds and help with roles such as fundraising, IT, administration, campaigning and serving as trustees as well as giving advice.

"We are not one of the charities that usually benefits from gifts from wills and people often mistakenly think that we are wholly funded by government," said Mr Badioli.

ACTIVITIES related to climate change are being focused on by Chichester Cathedral's young ambassadors for social action.

THe group wanted to engage with the local community as part of their agenda to find out how we might all enjoy a more ethical and eco-friendly Christmas.

THey were able to offer tips on how to create decorations, gifts and dinner menu ideas.

THree workshops by printmaker Cath Bristow last month showed how this could be achieved as part of its ongoing work with the cathedral.

THe first of the inspiring workshops showed the young ambassadors, pictured above, how to make beautiful table runners printed on sustainable fabric.

THe following two workshops focused on hand-crafted gifts and decorations, including upcycled jam jars to make lanterns.

A celebratory dinner was also held by the young ambassadors for the West Sussex young adults carers group, My Future, helped by food rescue organisation UKHarvest.

Led by chef Simon THresher, the young people planned, cooked and served a three-course vegan dinner that was accompanied by their handmade gifts.

Chichester Cathedral's chancellor, the Rev Canon Dr Dan Inman, said: "Our young ambassadors have done a fantastic job in helping us think more deeply about we consume sustainably this Christmas.

"In addition, they're showing us the power of working together in what can feel like difficult times, witnessing to the city and diocese how our relationships and community can build a society, now and in the future, where all can find the fullness of life revealed to us in Bethlehem."

Screen printed notebooks and gift tags made at the workshops are available from the cathedral's gift shop.

THe young ambassadors programme offers young people aged 1625 the chance to engage in social action activities where they can develop ideas and projects.

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Building's demolition allowed large excavation

By Portia Tremlett, public programme engagement officer at the Novium Museum AT THE far end of East Street, at the junction of East Walls, lie the remains of an imposing building, highly familiar to many local residents.

THe site, now housing New Look, used to be the factory of the well-known and loved local company, Shippams. THe premises were purchased in 1783 and were used by Shippams to produce meat and fish pastes, until 2002 when the company was bought out

by Princes, and production was moved to new premises on Terminus Road.

In July, 2005, demolition of the East Walls factory began. THe factory façade, clock and silver wishbone, however, were retained and can still be seen in East Street to this day.

THis presented an opportunity for one of the largest excavations undertaken in Chichester’s city centre, and the first time a major excavation could take place on one of the main central streets.

A number of phases of evaluation and watching briefs took place between 2004 and 2005, with full-scale excavations taking place between January and July, 2006, and December, 2006 to January, 2007. Excavations took place on the site of the former Shippams factory and the former Shippams social club, and were conducted by Pre-Construct Archaeology.

THe excavations gave a remarkable insight

into a part of the Roman town that was away from the main streets, where ordinary people lived and worked.

Although evidence of occupation before the Romans was minimal, a large north-south oriented ditch which ran underneath the East Walls may have formed part of the late Iron Age Chichester entrenchments, a series of banks and ditches that indicated settlements.

During the 1st century BC, the frontage of the street was developed, and evidence of charred grain and a bell suggest that animal husbandry and grain processing took place there.

THe excavations showed that development of the site began shortly after the Roman invasion of 43AD with evidence of an early Roman street which crossed east-west across the central area of the site having been constructed around 50AD. Evidence of a sewer ran alongside the northern side of the east-west street, and timber constructed buildings ran along its southern side. One of those timber buildings had a domed oven or furnace, and significant amounts of hammer scale, which indicates that it was possibly used as a site for metalworking.

THe remains of a building, with a threshold and a floor, were found to the west of the site.

It was probably built on a north-south facing

Development of the former Shippams factory site began soon after the Roman invasion of 43AD

f Archaeologists excavating one of the coin hoards which is now on display in the Roman Gallery at the Novium Museum

f View from behind the facade to East Street that was left after demolition of the factory

street, as part of the Roman city centre grid pattern. Another oven was found alongside a metal-worker’s basket, indication that it was a metal workshop.

It seems that other occupations of the site include the processing and cooking of meat and the baking of bread in large ovens.

Evidence of ritual activity was also common.

During the abandonment of the site, and the city itself, during the 3rd century BC, two coin hoards were deposited. THe area never seemed to have achieved any great prosperity.

By around 350AD, the area had been virtually abandoned.

Re-occupation of the site occurred during the middle/late Saxon period, evidenced by the postholes and pits of a possible sunken building. During the Late Saxo-Norman

period, there are numerous cesspits which contain a large amount of pottery fragments.

Although no archaeological evidence was found of the building for the East Walls Brewhouse, there were a number of pits and soakaways that indicated the presence of the building.

Also discovered were a number of horse burials. Analysis of the bones showed the horses stood between 1.44m and 1.64m, which is consistent with cart horses of the time. It is thought they are the dray horses from the brewhouse.

Artefacts recovered from the excavations were deposited at the Novium Museum in 2015, and some of the finds, including one of the coin hoards, are now on display in the Roman Gallery.

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Friday, December 13, 2019

Chichester given rest to regroup CHICHESTER CITY players have had a week off to regroup ahead of tomorrow's visit of Guernsey.

Miles Rutherford's FA Cup heroes suffered their biggest Isthmian League South East defeat of the season last Saturday when they went down 5-1 at leaders Hastings United.

It was a reality check for Chi's players less than a week after losing 5-1 to League One Tranmere Rovers - from five divisions above - in the FA Cup second round.

THe loss at Prenton Park had been followed by an agonising last-gasp 3-2 Senior Cup exit to Lewes in midweek and Saturday felt like a game too far against a side ready to exploit any tired minds and bodies.

With boss Rutherford away due to a family commitment, assistant Graeme Gee was left to stress Chi must now get their minds back on the bread and butter of a demanding league, starting tomorrow.

He told THe Post: "We have a week off and we had some choice words in the dressing room (at Hastings).

"THere was a little bit of honesty because as much as we took all the plaudits over the past six, seven weeks with all the media, whatever, that's now gone.

"THey can look back on that in 20 or 30 years time but now we

have got to get back to what we're normally good at.

"We are going to give them a week off so they can, hopefully, rest and recuperate so that they can start again.

"We have a big game on Saturday."

Hastings know better than anyone the pitfalls of an FA Cup run. THey went all the way to the third round and lost to Middlesbrough in the 2012-13 season - then got relegated.

Nobody is suggesting Chi are likely to follow suit but Gee stressed the players are still learning at this level.

He added: "We have some disappointed chaps in the dressing room but I am not going to hammer any of them.

"THey have been an absolute credit to our football club.

"We have to put it in perspective that we were County League champions last year in a very different league and we are still adjusting to life.

"But today was not acceptable from Chichester City Football Club and it's a dark weekend for us.

"Last week was the other side of the coin but we got our just desserts today.

"All credit to Hastings, though, as they have a wonderful side, wonderful squad, great management team, great crowd

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No excuses from Gee as Chi crash at the leaders

and it is all set for promotion here.

"If we can't get anywhere near it, then I do hope Hastings get promotion.

"THey are all set to go."

Play-off chasers Guernsey visit tomorrow. THey are seventh and six points ahead of Chi, who have played five games less.

Gee expects another test from the Channel Islanders.

He said: "THey are all tough for us.

"We don't look at anyone in the league and think there are three points which are going to come cheaply.

"We have to work hard in every game - week in and week out - and the bulk of this side were playing in the County League last year.

"We are adjusting to this level and we are finding out whether we are good enough and, unfortunately, at Hastings we weren't good enough."

Guernsey (H) Tomorrow (Saturday December 14), at 2pm

Video nasty as Pagham draw PAGHAM have appeared on THe Sun Football's twitter account after they were undone by a 'fluke' goal in an incidentpacked 1-1 draw at Saltdean last Saturday.

THe Tigers' James Waters scored in the final moments with a free-kick from just inside the Pagham half which sailed over keeper Jordan Matthews' head.

THe moment was captured by Your Instant Replay, who film non-league games and retweeted by the national newspaper with the caption 'Shot or cross, you decide...'

Saltdean's own Waters replied on Twitter, claiming it was a shot but Pagham certainly felt the goal was lucky .

THe Lions had looked on course for a third successive victory under Kerry Hardwell's reign until late on.

Playing their best football on the road for almost a year, the Lions took a 32ndminute lead when Lindon Miller knocked home a rebound from a close-range Marco Giambelardini strike.

Pagham spurned a great chance to make it 2-0 after 67 minutes when captain Jack Barnes skied a penalty after Toby Funnell had been felled.

THat proved costly when Saltdean replied

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in the 88th minute with the long-range effort.

THe last few moments were chaotic as Lions had Jack Hands sent off while Saltdean also had one player dismissed and another sent to the sin bin.

Pagham against Eastbourne Town was

postponed on Tuesday evening. THe Lions host AFC Uckfield tomorrow (3pm).

Bosham were 3-2 winners over Copthorne in division two after Conor Crabb struck a superb 83rd-minute winner. THe hosts fell behind but Ben Bishop (40mins) and Alex Barnes (44mins) struck back.

GRAEME GEE refused to use Chichester City's FA Cup run as an excuse for a 5-1 defeat at leaders Hastings United.

Assistant boss Gee, in the dugout with Darin Killpartrick while boss Miles Rutherford was away due to a family commitment, saw last week's Cup heroes get dismantled

by United at the Pilot Field in BetVictor South East.

On a day where all the talk was on the heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz, Chi failed to land a glove on the hosts.

THere was always a danger this would happen to the visitors after their FA Cup exertions last Sunday when they held League One Tranmere Rovers to a goalless draw for over an hour before finally losing 5-1 at Prenton Park in the second round.

THe physical and mental fatigue after last Sunday’s massive effort, plus a last-gasp Senior Cup midweek defeat to Lewes, meant a trip to the leaders was always going to be a big ask.

And so it proved as they were comprehensively outplayed.

Chris Agutter’s Hastings romped home as Davide Rodari (two), Sam Adams and Daniel Ajakaiye put the hosts 4-0 up by half-time.

Corey Heath did give Chi a glimmer of hope with a header two minutes into the second period but that was quickly wiped out when Ryan Worrall added the fifth from the spot.

Gee was offered the chance to admit it was a game too far but told THe Post: “I’d like to say that but I think that would be a poor excuse.

“Hastings were fantastic and we could not get anywhere

near them.

“THey are the best side we have played all season by a country mile. It was men against boys and that hurts.

“As good as our lads have been this season, maybe it was a little bit of fatigue but that is what you have a squad for, and we didn’t step up to a very, very good Hastings side.”

Hastings’ patient football was rewarded after nine minutes when Rodari was found in the box and clinically beat Steven Mowthorpe.

Nine minutes later Hastings skipper Adams slid home the second at the far post from Jake Elliott’s low cross.

Ajakaiye made it 3-0 after 24 minutes with a strike that went in off the far post as he burst into the area on the left.

Rodari then added a 39thminute fourth after again being bursting into the area from a Lanre Azeez pass.

Hastings’ supporters’ biggest concern at the break was the news the burger bar had been forced to close because of a power cut.

Heath headed home after a Matt Axell corner a minute after the restart but four minutes later Worrall converted after Rodari was hauled down in the box.

Hastings: Rogers, Black, Elphick, Stone, Elliott (Beale 76), Rodari (Pope 70), Ajakaiye, Adams, Worrall, Lovatt (Pool 66), Azeez. Unused: Pogue, Hull.

Chichester: Mowthorpe, Davidson, Hutchings, Axell (Bennetts 74), Cody, Heath, Clack, Horncastle (Dunn 45), Jones, Rowlatt, Haitham (G.Cody 79). Unused subs: Iordache, Kelly.

Attendance: 602.

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f Bosham were home winners

SELSEY will hope to finally play some football tomorrow when they are at home to Southwick (3pm).

THeir game at Hailsham Town last Saturday was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

Bosham seek to make it back-to-back wins when they

are home again in division two tomorrow to St Francis Rangers (2pm KO).

Pagham have added two new players. THe Lions have signed Lukas Franzen-Jones, from Newhaven, and Jordan Matthews has returned to the club.

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Sportinbrief  Boxing ST GERARDS Boxing Club’s Jasmine Elkington suffered a split decision loss at the prestigious all-female England Winter Box-Cup Competing in the Class C (0-5 contests) under-54kg bantamweight division, Elkington was edged out by Haringey BC’s Georgina Crammer at the Guildford Spectrum in a straight semi-final.

Elkington scored with some cracking one-twos and rear hand shots but Crammer fired back with her own in a tight opening round.

Coach Gerry Lavelle urged his boxer to close the gap between phases of attacks in the second round, which was again another close affair with Crammer on the front foot constantly.

THe third round was much the same, but increasingly frantic as both boxers tried to swing the decision their way.

Crammer got the nod but Lavelle feels the experience will stand Elkington in good stead.

He said: “It’s all a learning curve and Jasmine will come again. She is definitely one to watch for the future in female boxing. She did herself and the club very proud and will be out competing again as soon as possible.”

THe two days of action was filmed by the BBC and Elkington’s contest can be viewed on YouTube under the England Boxing Woman’s Winter Box-Cup (day one, ring B, bout 11).

Lavelle said: “It is well worth a watch and you can decide for yourself.

Remember any punches landing on the arms do not count as scoring blows.

"It was Jasmine’s first loss and she took it gracefully, congratulating Georgina accordingly as I did myself.”

 Darts FRIARY Z’s Rob Collins was in fine form in the Bognor Friday Benevolent Darts League as he helped his side to a thumping win. Week seven results DIVISION ONE - Newtown Amity 2 Friary 'Z' 18; Legends 10 Little Legends 9; Hunston Hares 8 Lamb Shankers 15; Lamb Nomads – bye. MOTM - Rob Collins (Friary 'Z') 16 & 20 darts [27.83 av]; Andy Chant (Little Legends) 18 & 24 darts [23.86 av] James Maclean (Lamb Shankers) 21 & 22 darts [22.98 av].

DIVISION TWO - Lamb 10 Chi Snooker Club 'A' 13; Aldingbourne Mavericks bye; Friary 'D' 7 Royal Oak 13; Pagham CC 'B' Lamb Chops – POSTPONED. MOTM - Dean Ardener (Friary 'D') 19 & 24 darts [21.24 av]; Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club 'A') 22 & 26 darts [20.88 av].

DIVISION THREE - Friary 'C' 7 Newtown Clubbers 15; Railway Sleepers 14 ASC 7; Chi Snooker Club 'B' 9 Richmond Resurrected 12; Richmond Rebels 6 Cabin 13. MOTM - Gary English (Cabin) 17 & 26 darts [23.30 av]; Simon Mitchell (Newtown Clubbers) 22 & 26 darts [20.88 av]; Russell Monk (Richmond Resurrected) 24 & 30 darts [18.56 av]; Tina Bennett (Railway Sleepers) 36 & 38 darts [14.13 av].

Friday, December 13, 2019

TZ Runners able to stand the heat

A HANDFUL of races were ran this weekend with a few Bognor Regis Tone Zone members going off for some winter sun to top up their tan.

Friends Lisa Broad and Nic Baglee ran the Lanzarote 10k and finished in one hour one minute and one hour 50 minute respectively in the hot Spanish sun.

THere was also a half marathon ran on the day, this was taken on by four club members.

Lesley Ward finished first for the club in a time of two hours 20 minutes, Leigh Paige was just two minutes behind in 2:22.

Elle Matthews finished in two hours 28 minutes, ten minutes ahead of Sarah Spurr who rounded off a good bunch of results for the club in the half marathon.

Jade Fish was the only runner from the club to run the marathon and finished the 26.2 miles in five hours 32 minutes - a very respectable time in the conditions.

Donna Vincent visited Poland and ran in the Garmin Ultra Race.

Vincent completed 11k on the day on a tough hilly course in a time of one hour 31 minutes.

Closer to home was the Goodwood Running Grand Prix for the final time this year.

Jackie Williamson was the first to finish for the club in the 10k distance in a time of 52:30.

Lee Hayward ducked under the one-hour mark in 58:56. Rebecca Holden and Juliette Garrett showed the club camaraderie and finished together in one hour eight minutes.

Charles Stewart snuck under the one hour ten minute mark in 1:09.52. Allan Brown and Wendy Morris finished closely together in 1:12 and 1:14 respectively.

In the half marathon at Goodwood Motor Circuit, Juliet Stallard set a new personal best in a time of one hour 30 minutes.

Mark Green also set a new PB of 1:42 to round of a fantastic year for him.

Gary Smith hung on to Mark Green and finished in a time of 1:43, just ahead of Ian Bayley who finished in 1:49.

Results - Lanzarote 10k (07/12/19): Lisa Broad 1:01.08; Nic Baglee 1:50.30.

Lanzarote Half Marathon (07/12/19): Lesley Ward 2:20.49; Leigh Paige 2:22.20; Elle Matthews 2:28.18; Sarah Spurr 2:38.40.

Lanzarote Marathon (07/12/19): Jade Fish 5:32.17.

Poland 11k (07.12.19): Donna Vincent 1:31.31.

Goodwood Half Marathon (08/12/19): Juiet Stallard 1:30.19 PB; Mark Green 1:42.25 PB; Gary Smith 1:43.29 Ian Bayley 1:49.27.

Goodwood 10k (08.12.19): Jackie Williamson 52.30; Lee Hayward 58.56; Rebecca Holden 1:08.57; Juliette Garrett 1:08.59 Charles Stewart 1:09.52; Allen Brown 1:12.39; Wendy Morris 1:14.50

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Chi raise game with fine home triumph f Bognor Greens action

Bognor battle in away defeat NATHAN ARCHER got Bognor's only try in a 37-5 defeat at Petersfield in Hampshire Premier.

Bognor skipper Josh Burgess said: "We never gave up and we shall look forward to the home match now."

Bognor Greens picked up a bonus point after a 17-12 defeat at New Milton Colts but it could have been much more.

Greens fielded a new-look backline, with several players out of position, but they all played superbly against last season’s Hampshire Cup winners.

New Milton’s big ball carriers were thwarted as Bognor defended stoutly with Matt Norrell and Ben Barker putting in huge hits. An intercepted try from a Bognor lineout broke the deadlock but Greens showed great shape in attack and regularly got on the outside of New Milton, only for good cover defence to repel the visitors.

A missed touch gave New Milton a sniff just before halftime and a well-constructed passage of play saw them go in to

half-time 10-0 up. Bognor began the second half determined to cut down on errors.

THe Bognor set-piece performed like a well-oiled machine all game with props Charlie Weller and John Galea often pushing back their opponents.

Bognor half backs Alfie Spurle and Ben Woolnough cleverly varied the point of attack using Harrison Southern and Jamie Foote to cause havoc.

Sustained pressure saw Jack Trenham burst over for a try.

Bognor continued to attack with intensity but a rare attack saw New Milton’s No.8 go over.

Nathan THompson came on to secure clean ball and Ollie Page carried with determination. A break from Foote and Charlie Jays found winger Owen THomas to round his man to score under the posts. Norrell converted.

Tyrone Masaki almost scored a try from a Bradley Smith and Ethan Teasdale break late on.

Next week the squad go to Hove for a friendly then appear on BT Sports' Rugby Tonight show on January 8.

CHICHESTER produced their best performance at Oaklands Park for more than 14 months to beat promotion chasing Camberley 27-15 in London One South.

Chi bounced back from their poor showing in Essex the previous week with a fine victory which sets them up for tomorrow's trip to face Belsize Park (2pm).

Blues made five changes to the side that lost to THurrock as Ben Deavall, Martin O’Callaghan, Charlie Wallace and Chris Johnson came into the forwards and Liam Rowland returned in the backs.

Blues made the breakthrough after seven minutes from a fine team effort which saw Rhys THompson, Matt McLagan, Sam Trodd, Charlie Wallace and Tyrese Makasi all involved before Johnson dotted down under the posts. Tom Blewitt converted.

Camberley tried to run the ball at every opportunity and made good use of their veteran fullback Tom Allen.

Finally, the visitor’s backs clicked and their speedy winger scored out wide after 28 minutes.

From the restart, Chichester went on the offensive and a typical Johnson run led to a

Liam Rowland try on the overlap in Vultures Corner on 34 minutes. Blewitt converted to open a 14 - 5 lead at half-time.

Camberley resorted to a kicking game to try to wrestle back control after the restart but Blues’ backs caught everything.

THe visitors reduced the deficit with a penalty after 52 minutes.

A 70th-minute burst by Johnson led to a third Chi try after Camberley regained the ball but then forced to touch the ball down beyond the try line after excellent support from McLagan and Blewitt.

A series of pick and goes from the five-metre scrum ended with Harry Seaman going over and Blewitt added the extras.

Camberley responded three minutes later with a converted try to make it 21-15 with ten minutes left. And what a ten minutes they were!

Chichester were reduced to 14 players after a yellow card but still forced Camberley to concede a penalty that Blewitt put over.

THe referee then reduced Camberley to 14 players with a yellow and Chi opted for a kick at the posts, and Blewitt nailed the penalty to seal the victory.

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JACK PEARCE fears a lack of options up front could dent Bognor’s promotion hopes this season.

Bognor host Cray Wanderers at Nyewood Lane tomorrow aiming to bounce back from a first defeat in nine BetVictor Premier Division games last Saturday.

Pearce is hoping to have a new frontman on board in time for the game, either permanently or on loan.

THere was no disgrace in a 1-0 loss to fellow play-off hopefuls Carshalton Athletic but in a game of fine margins the Rocks were unable to make the most of their chances.

Dan Smith has been in superb form with 14 league goals this term, including a hat-trick last midweek against Enfield.

But injuries and availability have served to reduce Pearce and coach Robbie Blake’s options at times and that is a stumbling block.

Pearce said: “If we are going to do anything this year we need to improve our striking options and what we have got up front. We are lightweight up front. I am actively searching but there is not a lot around here.”

Another tight game is in prospect tomorrow, just like the one at War Memorial Sports Ground last Saturday.

Carshalton are in the last play-off place while tomorrow’s visitors Cray Wanderers are in the spot just outside.

Pearce was left ruing the chances that got away last Saturday as they failed to further their push for a top-five finish.

He said: “We had five good or half-chances in the first half and missed them all.

"THey created by their own ability one good chance, we gifted them two others and they scored from one of them.

"We should have cleared it but tried to pass it and never made a good connection, they intercepted and scored.

"In the second half when we had to push for the equaliser, they had maybe four chances to increase their lead and we had three to level. It was a tight game and we just fell the wrong side.”

He added: "Our problem was we didn't have enough firepower.

"I've lost (Mason) Walsh and (Brad) Lethbridge to injury, and lost Jimmy Muitt to another club, and they are three players where if we had any one of them available to us I feel we might have got a point or more.

"I am pretty happy with the centre of defence, not too bad at full-back and OK in the middle of the park but we need to improve our striking options.”

Cray Wanderers (H) Tomorrow (Saturday December 14), at 3pm

No slips as Rocks win in cup JACK PEARCE utilised his squad as holders Bognor eased past Horsham YMCA 3-0 to in the Sussex Senior Cup. A Dan Smith double and goal from defender Joe Cook saw the BetVictor Premier side overcome their Southern Combination League guests to book a spot in the quarter-finals of the competition which ends at Brighton's Amex stadium.

Jack Frankland hit the bar for YMCA as they made the brighter start at Nyewood Lane in difficult conditions for both teams to master.

Victor Hensel had an effort cleared off the line for Rocks before the hosts took a 23rdminute lead when Cook headed home from Tommy Scutt's corner.

Bognor's top scorer Smith made it 2-0 just before the hour mark.

Having been denied by a last-ditch challenge minutes before, there was no stopping Smith when he was played in by Arron Hopkinson.

Matt Daniel forced Rocks keeper Amadou Tanagra into a save before Bognor sealed the win.

Leading scorer Smith again was on target after he tucked away a cross from Harvey Whyte.

It was a case of job done for manager Pearce and the players.

He told THe Post: "It was a foul night.

"It was raining and also blowing a howling gale.

"THese games are always a potential banana skin so it was good that we did not make any slip-ups."

THe likes of Hopkinson, Ben Mendoza, Hensel and Eddie Wakley all started for Rocks to please Pearce.

He said: "All my squad players got a good run-out, we kept a clean sheet and we

scored three goals so, although it was not a classic, we did OK. "All those players who have not been regularly starting got at least an hour, so that is important."

Meanwhile, in-form goalkeeper Tangara scooped the Player of the Month award for November.

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by Harvey Whyte

f Beaten but unbowed

OUR league run and winning streak ended last Saturday at Carshalton Athletic but we are not too down about it.

I felt we lost quite well if that makes sense.

We gave them a good game and we had a really good go against a strong side.

In the end, I thought we were just a bit short up front as we had Mason Walsh and Bradley Lethbridge out.

We could have done with an extra bit in attack which we did not have.

It doesn’t help when the two people you would have up there are both injured. Brad and Mason are probably two people that you would start while we also have Arron Hopkinson, but he has not played a lot of football.

We have young Michael Baker too but going away to teams that are right up there you do need a bit of help sometimes.

Because of the way we lost, it is now all about how we respond and get back on form tomorrow when we play Cray Wanderers.

Luckily, we have got Dan Smith. He can’t do it all on his own but he is unbelievable.

I said at the start of the year he could be the best player in the league. He is absolute class.

I am 90 per cent sure he will win the top goal scorer award this season.

I would be very surprised if he doesn’t get a move to a higher standard in the long run.

He has the knack of being in the right place at the right time but a lot of players have that too.

What he has, though, is the ability to be able to finish it when he is there as well.

He is deadly when he gets in the box but he can also score from outside the area.

We got another step closer

to the Amex on Tuesday night when we beat Horsham YMCA at our place. It was wet, cold and blowing a gale. It was not a very nice night for football!

THe main thing was we came through the game with no injuries and also, obviously, that we won.

We didn’t play too badly but we did not play amazingly either but we’re in the hat and the quarter-finals.

THe league is obviously far more important for us than the Senior Cup. We want to get promoted or get into the play-offs this season.

But it is always very difficult to say that when you get one or two games away from the prospect of playing at the Amex.

THings start to change then and then you really want to win.

At the start of the rounds nobody is too bothered, and, with no disrespect, you are often playing teams that are a bit lower than you are but then all of a sudden you get games against Brighton or Crawley Town.

When you’re only one game from the Amex then things change.

A final at the home of Brighton and Hove Albion is something to look forward.

Last year was my third time but we had got beat each time before that, so it was all the more special.

THe Christmas fixtures are almost upon us.

THat's sure to be completely frantic as usual.

It will be busy that's for sure and if you can come through the other side of that period still up there in the table then it always gives you confidence that you can push on, so that is what we will be aiming to do.

Merry Christmas everyone and thank you for your support.

Follow the Rocks with us weekly!

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