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` Read Aloud group ADULTS who want to relax, listen, read and chat are invited to Willowhale Library's new activity. THe Read Aloud group is being launched at the library on February 26. It will meet from 10.30am-midday every fortnight afterwards. A library spokesman said: "Attendees will take it in turns to read a short passage from a novel, short story or a poem. "However, anyone who would prefer not to read is welcome to attend and listen instead." THe sessions are free but a small donation is requested for any refreshments. THose unable to attend the first meeting can join at the next one. More details can be obtained in person from the library in Pryors Lane or by phone on 01243 265712.
Friday, February 2, 2018
Memorial for David Purley A MEMORIAL has been created to help the people of Bognor Regis remember a legendary racing driver. THe celebration at the commemorative statue for David Purley, located at the Rolls Royce distribution centre in Shripney, was held on Friday, on what would have been his 73rd birthday.
` Uni's health award RESEARCH to help solve the shortage of skilled health and social care workers is to be carried out by the University of Chichester. THe university has been awarded £200,000 by the Higher Education Funding Council for England to lead the collaborative project. Up to 1.6m workers will be needed by 2022 to replace those leaving the sector, according to a leading think tank. Professor Catherine Harper, deputy vice-chancellor at the university, said: "Opportunities for health and social care development and progression are vital to ensure the sector recruits appropriatelyskilled and qualified workers in the numbers needed by regional employers." THe one-year project will see further and higher education providers, public authorities and firms work together.
f David receiving the George Medal
Among the guests were the Bognor Regis Motor Club, which organised the occasion, Mayor, Cllr Phil Woodall, David's first wife, Jane Purley, his cousin, June Purley and his widow, Gail Woolston. THe memorial situated near the previous Lec site, was initiated by Arun District Council and paid for by Rolls Royce. Jane Purley, who married David in 1969, said: "David would love this. It's a really nice thing to do. People have forgotten him and he shouldn't be forgotten." A special floral tribute was laid at the foot of the tribute which was based on a winners garland at a F1 Grand Prix. In a speech, Colin Molyneux, magazine editor of Bognor Regis Motor Club, said: "Our aim today is to remind people of David's life and achievements, and bring them to the attention of more people, both far and wide." Clive Sayer, former chairman of the motor club, added: "I heard recently about somebody who was working as a junior at Lec and David held the door open for him and said: 'All right mate, come on through.' "THe junior thought, this guy is a formula one driver, a stunt pilot, a George Medal holder, a former army officer, a real hero and there he is holding the door open and saying hello to one of the most junior members of staff. THat was David, a really warm, loving and affectionate gentleman. We all miss him." Cllr Phil Woodall said: "I'm very impressed with the memorial and I really like the location. It's a nice memory of a local resident and businessman."
David's widow, Gail Woolston said: "David and I married in 1982, our daughter, Claudia, was born in 1984 and sadly, David died a year later. "THis is a lovely thing for not only myself and the rest of the family but for everyone. "It's really nice that David is remembered as being a jolly nice bloke
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as well as for his achievements. "David really loved Bognor Regis. He was a charming and exceptional man but also very ordinary and easily approachable. "I remember him saying, 'Now they are doing tyre changes in seconds rather than minutes. THat's the future. THat is the way we should all be heading'."
f The memorial in Bognor Regis