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before being posted to 2nd Battalion Devonshire Regiment three years later.

Leon says: “My time in Service went quite well, it wasn’t what I wanted to do, you just had to get on with it with a good heart. I was quite fortunate really, when I was called up, if it had been just a week before, I’d have been sent straight to France to fight.”

During his time in the Army, Leon served in the UK before going overseas to North Africa and Italy.

Leon added: “I was sent to Algiers, but the campaign had just finished so we travelled around the coast to

94-year-old World War II veteran marched this Remembrance Sunday

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A WORLD WAR II veteran from Selsey represented national charity Blind Veterans UK in this year’s Remembrance Sunday march to the Cenotaph.

94-year-old Leon Moules took part in the march representing Blind Veterans UK, the national charity which has helped him to adjust to life with sight loss.

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Fishbourne is the location of Fishbourne Roman Palace, a major archaeological site. On the site have been found remains dating to around the time of the Roman conquest of Britain in AD 43.

One theory is that this was the site of one of the landings by the Romans designed to secure the ‘friendly’ tribe of the Atrebates, whose King Verica had fled his enemies for Roman protection.

Subsequently, the wooden buildings were replaced by one of the greatest Roman palaces in the Roman world. The palace was

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Tripoli and over to Italy where we were involved in the invasion of Sicily.”

Leon left Service in 1946 and it wasn’t until over 50 years later that he began to lose his sight, due to age-related maculardegeneration. He says: “My sight went very quickly, in a matter of days. I’ve got enough sight to get by now, but I can’t do half the things I want to do – things like driving, I miss being able to drive more than anything.

“Once my sight had gone, I joined a local blind society who told me about Blind Veterans UK. I’m so glad they did, getting in touch with them was the best thing I’ve ever done. It is the most wonderful organisation – I can’t speak highly enough of them.”

Due to his time in Service, Leon was eligible for free, lifelong support from Blind Veterans UK to help him live independently with sight loss.

Leon says: “Blind Veterans UK has done all sorts of marvellous things for me. I know that if I ever need help, they will be there - they look after me very well. I’ve received specialist equipment to help me at home, and I’ve really enjoyed the holidays I’ve had at the charity’s

Brighton centre with my wife.”

Leon was part of a contingent of more than 100 blind veterans marching with Blind Veterans UK at the Cenotaph in London this year.

Leon adds: “Remembrance means a lot to me. It’s a time to think about all of those men and women who have given their lives for their country. The march was very special for me as I remembered my uncle who fought and died in WWI.”

B l i n d Veterans UK’s No One Alone campaign estimates that there are over 68,000 vision impaired veterans, just like

Leon, who could be eligible for

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currently aware of it.

94-year-old World War II veteran marched this Remembrance Sunday

SCHOOLCHILDREN performed original songs they have written which were inspired by a World War One exhibition at The Novium Museum, Chichester.

Children from Parklands, Funtington, Bosham and Edward Bryant primary schools and Oakwood Preparatory School have been taking part in The Singing Museum Project. The project is a collaboration between The Novium Museum and West Sussex Music Service and involved inviting children to pen their own songs after visiting the museum’s ‘Great War Brought Home’ exhibition.

During their visit to the museum the children immersed

themselves in WW1 history by trying on soldiers’ uniforms and handling objects from a soldier pack. The children also read letters written by Chichester resident and businessman, Mr Shippam of Shippam’s Foods, to his employees who were stationed in the trenches.

After the visit the children were asked to think about what they had seen and write up their ideas in special books which were used in class to help with their song writing. The children worked with musician Emily Barden who is West Sussex Music Service’s Leader for Singing and Projects.

The project held a special performance at St Paul’s Church,

Chichester on Saturday (8 Nov) ahead of Remembrance Sunday.

Councillor Myles Cullen, Cabinet Member for Commercial Services at Chichester District Council, says: “Our museum works very closely with schools across the district and this project has been a wonderful opportunity to help children learn more about World War One during its centenary year.”

The ‘Great War Brought Home’ exhibition runs until 31 December at The Novium Museum, Tower Street, Chichester. See www.thenovium.org for more information, email [email protected] or call 01243 775888.

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THUNDERSTORM OVER CHIDid anyone round here get any sleep Monday night? Great thunderstorm. It’s a pity we can’t harness all that energy.

FOSSIL FUELSIt’s now believed the world’s supply of oil will run out in a hundred years. Then it’s payback time for OPEC. “Whatcha selling today boys? Oooo…sand! Tell you what, give us back Canary Wharf and we’ll give you £8.50 for that camel.”

RUGBY YOBSIt was a disgrace booing the All Black’s Haka, and their every kick at goal. Rugby may be a game for hooligans played by gentlemen, but I’m not sure about the spectators. Yet they all looked like Estate Agents, who are fine folk, of course.

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INSOMNIAInsomnia is the new Obesity. Soon we’ll forget about being fat and it’ll all be about being awake at 2.00am. There’ll be nightly items on the TV news about insomnia with the voiceover going “Doctors are warning that…” Stock shots of people dozing on park benches instead of stock shots of wide bums wobbling down the High Street.

DAD’S ARMY FILMThey’re making a new movie of Dad’s Army with a new cast. Only Ian Lavender (Stupid boy) is alive I think. Bill Nighy is to be Sergeant Wilson, fantastic. The problem they have is that the original cast were based on themselves. Godfrey (“May I be excused?”) WAS Arnold Ridley. Frazer (“Doomed, we’re all doomed!”) WAS John Laurie.

THE WAR(S)We’ve all been thinking about our wars this week. My dad volunteered to be a tail gunner for God’s sake, basically suicide. Said he was young (17) and it was all bravura. Luckily a low punch (he boxed) ruptured his appendix, so he couldn’t even be a regular. I guess I and my children owe it to the grizzly old pro who hit him low that night in a

smokey Newcastle bar. I wonder how

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that carnage?

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stupid watch says it’s 1.30am. I blame

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A WOMAN has become the 99th person to be convicted of offences as part of Sussex Police’s summer crackdown on drink and drug-driving.

Sarah Lacey, 48, was arrested after officers saw her car weaving in Goring Street, Worthing, at 4.45pm on 2 June.

Lacey, of Linden Road, Bognor Regis, pleaded guilty to drink-driving when she appeared at Worthing Magistrates’ Court on 4

November. She was banned from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay a £130 fine, £85 costs and a £20 victim surcharge.

A month-long campaign was run in June as part of Operation Dragonfly, the force’s crackdown on drink and drug drivers.

Of the 119 people to have been charged, 99 have been convicted of offences so far. The remaining 20 are still being dealt with by the courts.

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SUSSEX POLICE are on the lookout for 21-year-old Luke Wakeford from Chichester who is wanted on warrant for failing to appear at Worthing Magistrates’ Court on 2 June for breaching a court order.

He is described as white, 6’ 3’, with brown wavy hair and blue eyes. He is known to frequent Chichester and the Arun district.

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IF YOU HAVE FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION and don’t know what to do with them, we can help.

From Monday 10 November until Friday 21 November Sussex Police and Surrey Police are inviting members of the public to surrender unwanted items so they can be disposed of safely.

New legislation that came into effect on July 14 increased the maximum jail term for illegal gun possession from 10 years to life. This now includes anyone who is storing a weapon for someone else.

It also includes antique firearms due to the fact that obsolete weapons can be made viable by criminals with

ballistics knowledge.Police believe many gun owners

may not realise the weapons they have could be illegal or the danger they pose if they fall into the wrong hands.

The campaign gives holders the chance to dispose of their firearms and ammunition safely by handing them in at a police station.

During the two week period, those surrendering firearms will not be prosecuted for offences of possessing them illegally. However each weapon may be analysed to determine if it has been used in crime and, if it has, it will be investigated.

Surrendering unwanted or

unlicensed weapons avoids the risk of them becoming involved in criminality and means that people can dispose of firearms and ammunition in a safe place.

The surrender is part of a nationwide operation being co-ordinated by the National Ballistics Intelligence Service (NABIS), which analyses guns and ballistic material for police forces across the UK.

Weapons and ammunition can be surrendered at local police stations but anyone handing in a firearm during this opportunity is advised to check the opening times of their nearest station before they set off.

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Ensure they are covered from view on your way to a station and when you arrive tell a member of police staff that you are there to surrender a weapon before you reveal it.

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WINTER is coming and will be wetter and windier than usual, according to forecasts from the Met Office.

However, thanks to West Sussex County Council’s Operation Watershed, communities across West Sussex will be better prepared this year to face up to the threat posed by flooding.

Operation Watershed was set up in 2013 to assist with community projects in West Sussex that tackle flooding problems.

Over £1m was made available in the 2014/15 financial year for community groups or parish councils to bid for funding.

Large scale ditch clearances, fixing or unblocking culverts, digging drainage channels and flooding surveys have all been made possible thanks to the scheme this year.

To be eligible, community groups need to demonstrate a commitment to maintaining it, monitoring it, and raising awareness of flood risk once the project is finished.

Stoughton Parish Council was one group to benefit by applying to the fund.

Parish clerk Fiona Baker said: “We have had an issue with groundwater flooding at properties in the hamlet of Dean Lane End,

between Rowlands Castle in Hampshire and Forestside in West Sussex.

“A ditch close to the railway line there had not been cleared for years, so we successfully bid for money from Operation Watershed to hire

local business Caroway Contractors Ltd to clear it.

“It was done last week and certainly it will help protect the properties in the area.”

She added: “Hopefully this is a step in the right direction.

“Our area is prone to surface water flooding, so we are applying to the fund again, along with Compton, Southbourne and Westbourne, to hire a consultant to investigate the flow of the River Ems and flooding issues in greater detail.”

County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, Pieter Montyn, said: “All across the county we have seen communities come forward to work with us to help them prepare themselves against flooding.

“As the weather gets wetter, the risk will increase.

“If you know of a flooding problem in your community and you want to do something about it, please get in touch. We’d love to help.”

If you are interested in finding out if Operation Watershed can help your community, e-mail: [email protected] or visit www.westsussex.gov.uk and type ‘Operation Watershed’ in the search bar.

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Prime Minister signals A27 in line for upgrade in next month’s Autumn StatementDAVID CAMERON has given the strongest indication yet that major improvements to the A27 will go ahead.

Written material from a speech he gave to the Confederation of British Industry on Monday revealed the A27 was in line for Government funding, as part of a £15bn package to revolutionise England’s roads.

The news pre-empts Chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn Statement on Wednesday December 3, when further details will be officially announced.

The A27 Action Campaign, made up of councils, business leaders and local MPs, has spent several months lobbying the Government to commit to solving the notorious congestion that affects the road.

It has called for dual carriageway across West Sussex, an Arundel bypass, better junctions at Chichester, Fontwell and Brighton, improvements along the Worthing to Lancing corridor, and improved A27/A26 access to Newhaven.

A business case, demonstrating

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“We are waiting for more information in the Autumn Statement on December 3, and we will be continuing to campaign right up until that day.”

She added the campaign was pushing for an “end to end solution” from east to west.

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Gender-bending it like Beckham - and all for a monitoring formThis week I had a form to fill in for something. I forgot what. But it had a monitoring form asking the stark question: “Which gender do you primarily identify with? Please skip if you prefer not to answer.”

Now, I’m in the camp of live and let live. The gender I primarily identify with is female but I’ve been called a tomboy because I fought back with fellow-pupils at junior school and now tend to eschew the stilettos. I have no problem with people being or identifying with whatever gender they feel happiest with. I’ve interviewed people who changed theirs, including Caroline Cossey or Tula for short, the Bond girl who started life as Barry Kenneth Cossey. No, the reason this form made me laugh was that it made me feel like I should be assessing myself in fractions or percentages for an overall outlook like those weather forecasts that say 45 per cent chance of a rainshower. It got me thinking about some other ways, less central to existence to all but the most diehard of fans, that we categorise ourselves: Are you for the Beatles or the Stones? You can’t say neither. If you’re sitting

in front of a good fire roaring in the hearth on a winter’s eve, would you be nursing a whisky or a brandy? You can’t say teetotal or Horlicks. Apparently various groupings go together. If you drink whisky by preference you’re more likely to listen to John, Paul, George and Ringo. If your penchant is brandy, it’s Mick, Keith et al. Please note these formulae have not been tested scientifically. Checking out such combinations must be the stuff of market research companies everywhere.

Black out!Now we’ve got that important

piece of nonsense out the way, we can get down to the real business. So where were you when the storm of the year hit on Sunday

night? What a wowzer! Could it be that, like me, you were in the attic, at the moment of the first power cut in Chichester? It’s interesting how never-thought-of items in the house suddenly assume critical stature. That wind-up camping lamp…that fades after 20 seconds despite long, frantic winding. The tiny LED book light and small bendy LED light for the music on the piano are now the most important things in the hulking darkness. And the box of economy candles, right at the bottom of all the stairs. You inch your way down and around the house in the black-out, seeking them out. You find. Relief. You set them up, feeling like Robinson Crusoe (does that affect my answer on the form?), congratulating yourself for your resilience and ingenuity, when suddenly all the lights come on again. Doh! Just when I was starting to like it.

Serious bizIn between working there are

days spent studying as a postgrad now. On such days I find the time divides itself of its own accord into a new routine of two contrasting segments, not including time

spent on mundane necessities like washing up. Take yesterday. First, reading essays on gender differences in antique sculpture. Followed quite naturally by Family Guy and American Dad on BBC3. Yes, it’s an excellent combination.

As an undergraduate at uni, I took a lone psychology module as part of my larger course. It was the amusingly-titled ‘the psychology of sex differences.’ Rushing to make the first lecture in an unfamiliar room, I found it already full and the tutor in mid flow at the front of the class. “Is this the psychology of sex differences?” I asked serenely, a strong woman unsure of her turf. It wasn’t, as the titters that followed me as I backed out made clear.

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Fittleworth has been in touch with On The Case about her book Tigger: Memoirs of a Cosmopolitan Cat. The book is written by none other than Tigger himself, from his feline

vantage point as the member of

a family moving between the US

and Australia—like you do—and

back to West Sussex. Part of the

proceeds from Tigger’s story go

to the Cats Protection League,

which is excellent news. Tigger’s

tale puts me in mind of another

tail, Cleo by Helen Brown, which

tells of how a special cat with 99

lives helped a woman overcome

the loss of a child.

And finallyThe bombardment of irritating

cold calls superfluous to need has

been particularly strong today. I

wonder why some companies use

these callers to represent them?

A man rang on behalf of Hilary’s

Blinds, which I’ve found do a

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have the spare funds so wasn’t

interested, he retorted, “It was

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Excavation uncovers proof of Roman settlement in BarnhamANCIENT ROMAN artefacts dating back to before 100AD have been discovered in Barnham - providing the first real evidence of a Roman settlement in the village.

Archaeologists from West Sussex County Council, Archaeology South-East, and CgMs Consulting have uncovered the remains of what is believed to be an ancient Roman settlement during the archaeological excavation of the former Angel’s and Hyde Nurseries in Barnham.

The remains of the timber buildings which would very probably have existed here have not survived 2000 years of ploughing and, most recently, nursery gardening, but rubbish pits full of Roman pottery, and ditches, which would once have had earth banks alongside them can still be seen below topsoil.

The excavation work has been undertaken as a condition of planning permission granted to WSCC for development of the land by Arun District Council.

John Mills, West Sussex County Council’s Senior Archaeologist, said: “This is the first good evidence we have for a Roman settlement in Barnham. Banks and ditches surrounded a square plot of land – an enclosure – and two smaller

rectangular enclosures behind it, which the local Romanised Britons were probably living, and certainly burying their household rubbish, in. Nothing was known about there having been a Roman settlement on this site before the recent archaeological investigation.

“Fragments of pottery show that the inhabitants were obtaining their household pottery vessels from kilns in the Arun Valley, a thriving local industry, and from the Rowlands Castle and New Forest areas. But some of the other

vessels that they were using were much finer, such as the smooth red decorated “Samian Ware. “This was fine, expensive tableware imported from kilns in central France, usually found in England in well-to-do households. Among the finds have been a couple of flue tiles, of a type used in under floor heating in Roman stone buildings, and this may be a pointer to there having been a more important Roman building nearby.”

The settlement, which continued

until after 200 AD, may have started life even before the Roman Conquest of 43 AD in the Late Iron Age.

It was essentially agricultural. Parts of quern stones – round flat gritty stones, upper and lower, turned by hand to grind corn between them - have been found in the recent excavations. Charred seeds from the pits and ditches show that the people here were growing wheat and barley in fields nearby.

John added: “The brickearth clay

is mostly too acid to preserve bones of their stock animals and of the meat that they were eating, but from one of the refuse pits, found when the site was first discovered earlier this year, came the bones of a young pig.

“We hope to add to and fill out these first ideas about the ancient Roman settlement once the results of the most recent excavations have been written up. There has been a lot of local interest – over 200 Barnham residents came to visit the excavations during a recent open afternoon.”

Lionel Barnard, West Sussex County Council’s Cabinet Member for Residents Services, said: “We know that this area is rich in history and home already to some really significant historical finds but that doesn’t make discoveries like this any less exciting.”

Richard Meager, Director of Archaeology South East said: ‘The remains are of a Roman farmstead whose main period occupation spans the 1st to 2nd centuries AD. Finds include pottery imported form continental Europe which suggests that the occupants of the site enjoyed a reasonable standard of living by contemporary standards.”


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Dee Watkins and Vicky Hutton are both floristry lecturers at Brinsbury, The Countryside Campus of Chichester College, Pulborough.

Both lecturers decided to update their qualifications when the new HDF (Higher Diploma in Floristry) and MDPF (Master Diploma in Professional Floristry) qualifications were introduced for their own CPD. More importantly, they wanted to ensure that they were technically up to date and in-line with current trends and techniques so that their students continue to receive outstanding floristry skills.

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was bursting with pride! I couldn’t believe it! I am so glad that I decided to take the qualification as part of my continued professional development, when I eventually

did tell my students they were delighted and very proud.’

“I had always fancied teaching but had never pursued it. In my florist I used to take students

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THREE police forces face an inquiry over alleged failures to act on tip offs about potential paedophiles.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) will examine how Essex, North Wales and North Yorkshire handled information from Canadian police passed to the UK in 2012.

Around 2,000 names were sent by Toronto Police to the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP).

The three forces referred themselves to the IPCC for investigation.

The IPCC said it would now look at how that the intelligence - uncovered by officers from the international Operation Spade -

was handled once it was received by the forces.

Essex Police faces questions over how it dealt with information relating to Martin Goldberg, a teacher who took indecent photos of his pupils.

Goldberg was found dead a day after being interviewed by the force. Police found hundreds of images of children getting changed on his computer.

CEOP had been told about the deputy head in July 2012 but he was not interviewed by Essex Police until September this year.

The IPCC wrote to all chief constables in England and Wales last month, asking them to review how they dealt with any information they had received relating to Operation Spade.

North Yorkshire and North Wales Police subsequently referred themselves to the body.

Cardiff paedophile Gareth Williams was among three names Canadian officers passed to North Wales Police in 2013. The force did not act on them for a year.

Williams was jailed for five years in May.

Deputy IPCC chairwoman Sarah Green said: “There is rightly considerable public concern about how police forces deal with sexual offences involving children.

“The IPCC takes this issue seriously and proactively contacted all forces and asked them to review their handling of intelligence to determine the scale of any issues.

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examine carefully how intelligence from CEOP was dealt with by these three forces.”

The head of the National Crime Agency (NCA) - which now encompasses CEOP - last month apologised for delays in acting on the information passed to it in July 2012.

How the agency handled that initial receipt of information is the subject of a separate IPCC probe.

BBC News obtained figures in October suggesting many forces had at that time only arrested around a third of the names among the Canadian intelligence.

North Wales and North Yorkshire were not among those that responded.

National NewsNews in Brief

• BRITISH ACTOR Warren Clarke, best known for TV role in Dalziel And Pascoe, has died aged 67 after a short illness, his agent has confirmed. Clarke, who was born in Oldham, starred in the controversial 1971 film A Clockwork Orange, by Stanley Kubrick. He recently appeared in the BBC One dramas Call the Midwife and Down to Earth, about a family moving to rural Devon.

• FORMER CASUALTY actress Rebekah Gibbs has died from cancer. The 41-year-old played paramedic Nina Farr for more than 100 episodes of the BBC medical drama between 2004 and 2006. She left Casualty to have a family and was diagnosed with cancer after the birth of her daughter in 2008. Gibbs was just weeks away from giving birth when she first noticed a lump in her breast.

• POLICE are investigating after a woman died the same month she was treated by a dentist, currently under review for poor infection control practices. Amy Duffield died in August 2013 shortly after treatment at the practice in Daybrook, Nottinghamshire. Desmond D’Mello has been suspended by the General Dental Council and up to 22,000 former patients may have to be tested for blood-borne viruses.

• A MAN KILLED his 25-stone father, dismembered his corpse and put the body parts in plastic storage boxes he then used as a TV stand, a court has heard. William Spiller’s remains were found at a property in Lacey Court, Stedman Road, Bournemouth, in June 2013. His son Nathan Robinson, 28, denies murder but admits manslaughter on grounds of diminished responsibility.

• A PRISONER has been found dead on the day a damning report highlighted staff shortages and overcrowding at his jail. Levi Smith, 41, was found unresponsive in his cell at Elmley Prison at about 06:45 GMT and was pronounced dead by paramedics shortly afterwards, the Prison Service said. His death is the seventh in custody at the Kent jail this year.

• A PRIMARY school head teacher has been arrested as part of an online child sexual exploitation investigation. Ross Workman, head teacher at Oldswinford C of E Primary School in Stourbridge, was arrested on suspicion of possessing indecent images. The 49-year-old has been bailed and suspended while inquiries take place. Computer equipment has been seized from his Warwickshire home and letters have been sent to parents informing them of the investigation.

Police handling of child abuse intelligence to be investigated

SHEFFIELD UNITED should reconsider their decision to allow ex-player Ched Evans to train with the club after his rape conviction, a local MP has said.

Evans, 25, was freed last month after serving half of a five-year jail sentence, and maintains he is

innocent.Paul Blomfield said the club’s

move “sends a disturbing message to young people and victims of sexual violence”.

Three club patrons have now resigned but United said no decision on whether to re-sign

Evans had been made.Almost 157,000 people have

signed a petition urging Sheffield United not to take the striker back. The club had chosen not to renew his contract following his conviction and he is currently out of contract.

TV presenter Charlie Webster

announced on Tuesday she was

standing down as a Sheffield

United patron, saying the club

had failed to acknowledge the

“extremity” of Evan’s crime.

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THE LONDON UNDERGROUND’S Northern Line extension to Battersea has been given the go-ahead.

Construction will begin in spring 2015 and it is hoped the line, which will be extended from Kennington to Battersea, will open by 2020.

Two new stations will open - Nine Elms to the east and one at the heart of the Battersea Power Station development.

The full cost is expected to be up to £1bn, which will be funded by developments in the area.

Ravi Govindia, leader of

Wandsworth Council, said: “This

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Battersea and the benefits will be

felt right across Wandsworth.

“This part of the borough

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thousands of new homes and jobs

and its two new Tube stations will

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“The Northern line extension

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of our local transport network and

gives Nine Elms official Zone One

status.”

Underground extension given green light

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Chichester Business

CURRENTLY FIFTH in division three, having won the majority of their seven matches this season, Sidlesham Football Club are continuing their winning streak off the pitch, having just confirmed new sponsorship deal with popular pizza take-away, Papa John’s.

My agency, Mindseye management, are proud to have brokered this and other sponsorship deals with the popular pizza restaurant.

Jamie Smith and Gary Jefkins are Assistant Manager’s at the football club and have been striving hard this season to look after the first team with strict training to ensure match wins, along with effective recruitment of local businesses to sponsor the club.

“At this level it’s critical to have local business sponsorship. It helps to build awareness and credibility for the club, as well as incentives for the players to put in as much effort as they can, as they feel valued” explains Jamie.

“We have 4 key first team players out with injuries at the moment; however luckily, the depth of the squad is still very good. Morale is high and that is partly due to the support we are receiving from our sponsors, like Papa John’s, who are helping to motivate the boys and us all at the club with such essential sponsorship”.

“I live a five-minute walk from the Chichester Papa John’s in the Hornet, and regularly visit, so I am delighted that we have them on board as sponsors too. Only last Friday I ate a cheese pizza and delicious buffalo wings!”

Brighton Makombe, Papa John’s Area Manager commented: “On the behalf of Papa John’s, I would like to say how much we appreciate the sponsorship we provide to Sidlesham football club. It’s great to see young, talented players enjoying themselves and we wish the team well for the season.”

“As a business, we look to provide sponsorship for outdoor activities at a local level as much as we can and

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its pleasure watching any form of team work, and at the same time, appreciating the long lasting benefits of team working for our future leaders.”

Jamie added: “It’s generally at semi-pro level when you see these examples of sponsorship, so here at Sidlesham FC, we’re really lucky to have many great businesses like Papa John’s on board, supporting our efforts and adding to our winning formula.”

Providing perfect post-match sustenance, Papa John’s Chichester is a favourite of Sidlesham Football Club and can be located at 36 The Hornet Chichester, with telephone orders easy to make through calling 01243 533338.

The full menu, online orders and great value deals for local residents and fans of the club can be viewed at www.papajohns.co.uk

First team players at the Sidlesham FC ground, joined by the club’s Assistant Manager Jamie Smith shaking the hand of Brighton Makombe, Area Manager and representative for Papa John’s.

STAFF at the Chichester depot of Covers Timber and Builders Merchants, on the Quarry Lane Estate, took part in their ‘berry’ own Bake Off competition on Monday 20th October.

The team got into the ‘Mary Berry’ spirit of things in aid of local charity, St. Wilfrid’s Hospice, to raise much-

needed funds for this specialist end of life care service, for local people in Chichester and the surrounding areas. Their care is provided free of charge to their patients and loved ones. It will cost the charity just under £6.7m to provide their services this year, with only 12% of funding coming from the

NHS.The scrumptious array of baked

goods were sold in-store at Covers Home Ideas, after the ever-important judging took place by actor and St. Wilfrid’s patron, Christopher Timothy, best known for playing James Herriot in All Creatures Great and Small.

Christopher chose the five tastiest looking cakes and after much sampling and deliberation, picked Melissa Whiting as the winner, who made a colourful, rainbow cake.

Melissa, who was presented with her trophy from Christopher, said: “I’m thrilled to have won the Great Covers Bake Off! I take pride and time in my baking, so this means a lot to me. It was great to meet Christopher Timothy and raise some money for this fantastic, local charity.”

Covers have, so far, raised a

fantastic £1,200 for St. Wilfrid’s Hospice.

Ben Gale, Marketing Manager for Covers, said: “St. Wilfrid’s is such an important charity for people in the Chichester area. We wanted to help raise much-needed funds for them, and as baking is so popular at the moment, it seemed like the best way to have fun with the team and raise money. I’d like to say thank you to the team who got involved and also to Christopher for taking time to judge our Great Covers Bake Off.”


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FREEDOM LEISURE – which operates Six Villages Sports Centre in Westergate in partnership with West Sussex County Council – has been chosen as one of three finalists for a Sussex Business Award. The not-for-profit trust has been shortlisted for the Most Sustainable Business in Wealden Award and will find out if it’s won the accolade at an event on Wednesday 10 December.

Freedom Leisure was nominated for the award for its eco credentials and for having completed extensive refurbishment works worth over £7 million at Crowborough, Uckfield, Heathfield and Hailsham Leisure Centres in conjunction with Wealden District Council in 2013 and 2014, a key element of which was improving energy efficiency.

Freedom Leisure is committed to making its centres more environmentally friendly and made the move to renewable energy at 20 of its 30 centres earlier in the year. These centres now use electricity supplied by Haven Power, who generate a proportion of their energy from biomass. Making the

switch from power provided by traditional fossil fuels to a greener energy source has dramatically reduced their CO2 emissions.

The not-for-profit trust has also installed LED lights in the pool halls at a number of its facilities, which are said to save as much as 60% electricity compared to traditional light fittings. Other energy saving measures implemented include smart controllers on air conditioning and pool covers. Furthermore, Freedom Leisure provides secure cycle parking, bus timetables and maps to encourage customers to cycle or use public transport when visiting its centres.

“We’re thrilled to have made the final three for this prestigious award and have our fingers and toes firmly crossed for a win,” says Simon Davey, Environmental Manager for Freedom Leisure. “We are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all our communities and as such have worked hard to make our centres more environmentally friendly over the years.”

Freedom Leisure shortlisted for Sussex Business Awards

COMPANIES who want to find out how they can do business with West Sussex County Council are invited to a drop in session next month.

All small and medium sized organisations across the county can pop along to Edes House, at the

front of County Hall in Chichester, on December 1 to talk to the Council and Capita - one of the authority’s key partners – for an SME Procurement Workshop.

The event will run from 3pm to 5pm and will cover:

How to work with West Sussex County Council

How to find out about and access opportunities to work with the Council.

West Sussex Standing Orders on

Procurement and Contracts

The basics of procurement requirements and constraints

E-tendering demonstration

Q & APlaces are limited so reserve your

spot quickly. Contact Shara.Benson@

westsussex.gov.uk by 25th November 2014

Attention Employers! Apprenticeship grants for 16 to 24 are changing

Calling all businesses, come and find out how to work with WSCC

THERE ARE TWO MONTHS left to apply under the existing criteria. Don’t miss out.

The Apprenticeship Grant for Employers of 16- to 24- year-olds (AGE 16 to 24) supports businesses that would not otherwise be in a position to do so, to recruit individuals aged 16 to 24 into employment through the apprenticeship programme.

Up until December 2014, you can receive up to 10 grants in total; each one is worth £1,500.

Jane Bell, Clinic Nurse Director for Sussex Travel Clinic, said: “Having the grant has enabled us to employ three apprentices.

“It has given us the opportunity to develop the business and has been a good and positive experience for everyone involved.”

From January 2015 the eligibility criteria for employers to apply for apprenticeship grants will change.

The grant will be on offer to employers with less than 50 employees and you will be able

to receive up to 5 grants in total, subject to eligibility and availability.

Please check below whether or not you are eligible to receive the grant and which apprentices qualify for it.

The grant has already helped thousands of employers to grow their business by employing an

apprentice. Could it help you too?

Employers and providers should

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A CRAFT BUSINESS in Chichester has been named among the 100 small businesses in the UK to be celebrated by Small Business Saturday, the UK’s dedicated day for on small businesses on December 6th.

The Bird Cage Barn Craft & Gift Emporium, which is run by Emma Grey and her mother Lyn, is a small family business. They started as crafters, mainly as a hobby, but felt more could be done to help crafters with promoting, displaying and general assistance within the craft world. So they started running their own craft markets before developing the business into the Birdcage Barn Craft and Gift Emporium as a creative hub for everything craft, recycling, reclaiming and restoration.

The company is among those being featured, one per day for the 100 days leading up to Small Business Saturday itself. Last year’s Small Business Saturday 100 also attended a reception at 11 Downing Street with the Chancellor of the

Exchequer, George Osborne, to mark the occasion.

“The first Small Business Saturday last year was an exceptional example of collaboration and co-operation with small businesses teaming up in communities around the UK,” explains National Campaign Director Michelle Ovens.

“We always said we wanted this to be the start of something amazing; a regular event that shines a light on small businesses throughout the UK in a way which is hugely beneficial to both the local and the national economy. This year’s Small Business Saturday 100 reinforces that message and demonstrates the level of diversity, innovation and talent that is active within our small business sector,” Michelle adds.

Senior politicians led by the Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition, Ed Milliband; Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne; Secretary of State for Business, Vince Cable; Chuka Umunna, the Shadow Business Secretary and Matthew Hancock,

the Minister of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, all took to the streets last year to encourage consumers to ‘shop local’ and support small businesses.

Small Business Saturday UK has attracted the support of leading business organisations including Federation of Small Businesses, the Association of City and Town Management, ,Association of Convenience Stores, Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association, as well as corporates like American Express, O2, Lloyds Bank and NatWest and prominent entrepreneurs Theo Paphitis, Karren Brady and Martha Lane Fox.

The research taken after the event in December also showed that some 43% of shoppers chose to do so specifically because of Small Business Saturday. Those consumers who knew about the day and took to their local high street spent between £1 and £2000 on the day, with tills in independent shops and small businesses ringing in an average of £33 per person which

equated to a total of £468 million across the UK as a whole. Indeed 45% of those aware of the day who shopped in a small business on 7 December said they spent more than usual, with nearly one in five (19%) saying they had spent at least 50% more than they would have usually done on a typical Saturday.

American Express founded the hugely successful ‘Small Business Saturday’ initiative in the U.S. in 2010 and is an active supporter of the programme in the UK, as part of its on-going commitment to encourage consumers to shop small.

More information on Small Business Saturday, participating retailers and details on promotions and other incentives to ‘shop locally’ can be found on the Small Business Saturday Facebook page (www.facebook.com/smallbusinesssaturdayuk) Twitter page (@SmallBizSatUk) and website (www.smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com).

Chichester craft business named in UK’s Small Business Saturday 100


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Halloween! When their friend Debbie dies in horrible circumstances, five teenagers decide to make contact with her spirit using the ouija board found in her home. Also known as a spirit board, this centuries-old device purportedly allows the dead to pass messages to the living from the Other Side. The quintet approach their task with a mixture of apprehension and light-heartedness. But their mood changes when the board spells out

a greeting. A video left by the dead girl reveals that weird things started to happen to her as soon as the board appeared in her house. And now it seems her classmates have awakened a malevolent presence bent on picking them off one-by-one! Stiles White and Juliet Snowden, co-writers of ‘The Possession’, reunite for this spine-chilling cautionary tale. The cast is led by ‘Bates Motel’ star Olivia Cooke.

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AN ARMY OF ROMAN CENTURIONS will welcome in a new era for The Novium Museum, Chichester when they lead residents and visitors into the attraction – for free!

On Monday 17 November the museum will officially launch free entry to everyone and will celebrate by inviting the Year 5 class from St Richard’s Catholic Primary School, Chichester to dress up as Roman centurions.

The class will gather (weather-dependent of course) at The Cross, Chichester at 10.30am. A lead centurion will then make a special announcement from a scroll declaring free entry to the people. Afterwards, the children will follow their leader to The Novium Museum in Tower Street.

Once inside the little centurions will take part in a series of activities while visitors will be welcomed by museum staff. Volunteer guides will be available to give tours of the museum to see the wonderful exhibits which include the Roman Baths, Chilgrove Mosaic and Bosham head on the ground floor. The first floor features fascinating exhibits based on the themes of time, place and curiosities including a prehistoric elephant tusk, the Municipal Moon Lantern and more. On the second floor visitors

can take in the beautiful view over to Chichester Cathedral, exhibits from across the district and a World War 1 exhibition. With hands-on activities, objects to handle and a learning room, The Novium Museum is the perfect destination for families with plenty to do for all ages.

It’s an exciting time for the

museum as it works on new exhibits, interactive activities and events. There are improved refreshment facilities, the shop is being revamped and there are regular lunchtime and evening talks. The museum is also looking at attracting touring exhibitions as well as encouraging more community groups to use the museum. It is also looking to

hold more events at The Guildhall in Priory Park and even use it as a wedding venue.

Councillor Myles Cullen, Cabinet Member for Commercial Services at Chichester District Council, says: “The council has been looking for ways to offer free entry to The Novium Museum for some time. Staff and volunteers at the

museum have been carrying out huge amounts of work behind the scenes to put it in a position where the council can explore alternative forms of funding.

“People’s comments have been taken on board, with significant improvements made to the museum. I hope people will continue to support their local museum by making a donation; using the shop and new tea and coffee facilities. This will make a big difference in helping the museum to go from strength to strength.

“This approach has worked for other museums across the country and we’re hoping that it will work for us. We want this to be a key community location in the city, where people can meet and gather. The council hopes that by providing free entry to The Novium Museum visitor numbers will increase and that people will want to return again and again.

“We want to make the museum a must-visit destination and we are confident that free entry, combined with an exciting events programme will encourage more people to discover the history of their district.”

Romans to invade The Novium Museum as it launches free entry to all!


• Chichester Art Society’s has two more meetings before the end of the year. On Thursday November 20th 6.30-8.45pm Brighton artist Curtis Tappenden adjudicates the Society’s award entitled “The World of the Imagination”. This is a good opportunity to see some of the members’ work. - And on Thursday December 4th 10.30am-12.30pm CAS is delighted to host popular local artist Bridget Woods exploring “Expressive Colour Mixing with Watercolour”. (Visitors at meetings £3, to include refreshments and raffle). The Society’s popular Figures & Faces Workshops continue until the end of the month with a life session on November 18th and a portrait session on November 25th. These workshops run on Tuesday afternoons 1.30-4.30pm and are overseen by award-winning local artist Lucie Cookson. Work in your preferred medium. Cost to non-members is £11 per session. (Tea/coffee included). The Society’s venue is Bassil Shippam Centre, Tozer Way, St Pancras, where there is parking and step-free access. For more information contact the Secretary on 01243 602360 or email [email protected]. The Society’s 2015 Programme begins in January with regular fortnightly meetings, workshops

and a new set of 12 Figures & Faces Workshops. New members are always welcome.

• The Arun Sounds Ladies Barbershop Chorus are currently recruiting females of all ages and voice ranges who enjoy singing. The ability to read music is not essential. Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings 7.30 – 9.45 at Jubilee Community hall, off Chalcraft Lane, North Bersted, PO21 5TU and we look forward to welcoming interested visitors. We entertain at various engagements throughout the year and annually support a charity. Enquiries to 01243 826448. www.thearunsounds.co.uk.

• Planetarium Shows and Dates November 2014Friday 14 7.30pm - The Magic of Jupiter and its MoonsSunday 16 3.30pm - The Northern Lights Tickets: Adults £6.00, Children £4.00

Tickets are available to callers at the The Novium, Tower Street, Chichester.Alternatively, please phone 01243 774400 or ticket hotline 07818 297292 to reserve your tickets. Payment by cash or cheque only, on the day.A map showing our location can be found at: www.southdowns.org.uk

• Concorde is a social club which provides friendship and companionship for single people.It is not a dating club but any members who form relationships or marry remain members.It meets every Tuesday at the Walnut Tree, Runcton, and holds a variety of events throughout the year. New members are very welcome. Anyone who would like more information can visit www.concordesinglesocialclub.org.uk or phone 01243 575083 or 01243 604715.

CHILGROVE GIN AND HENNINGS WINE MERCHANTS in Chichester are hosting a festive mulled wine and gin tasting in aid of The Sussex Snowdrop Trust on Thursday 27th November from 4 to 8pm. Against the backdrop of Chichester’s Christmas lights being turned on, the founders Christopher and Celia Beaumont-Hutchings will be presenting their specially made Chilgrove Gin mulled wine, a recipe the team have developed for the event. They will also be providing tastings of Chilgrove gin in its purest form.

Chilgrove Gin launched in mid-June 2014 and gained attention as the first English gin to be made using alcohol distilled from grapes rather than conventional cereal. It swiftly won listings at Harrods and was the featured gin at the world-renowned Goodwood Racecourse. Chilgrove combines both historic and contemporary ideas to create a whole new style of English gin. History shows that the Dutch spirit, from which gin originally evolved, was made using alcohol derived

from grapes. Christopher adds, “English gin is soaring in interest across the globe and whilst the classic Gin & Tonic remains the most popular serve we are seeing a fantastic level of innovation from mixologists and consumers alike. Chilgrove Gin is ‘the gin for all seasons’ and this event will showcase the spirit’s versatility in a silky smooth and aromatic mulled wine that reflects the festive season perfectly, so we look forward to seeing many supporters enjoying it in aid of a fantastic cause.”

There are currently 69 Snowdrop children. Some spend time in hospital receiving treatment or undergoing an operation, but most are at home. The Snowdrop Care at Home Team helps families to cope with having a very sick child at home, which is surely the best place to be. Steph Aburrow, manager at Hennings Wine in Chichester comments, ‘‘We are really looking forward to having Chilgrove Gin in store, and our customers certainly will be too - with it proving to be by far our biggest selling gin this year.

Personally I can’t wait to try the ‘Chilgrove Gin Mulled Wine’ and raise money for the fantastic Sussex Snowdrop Trust! So please come and join us for a very worthy cause and lots of festive fun!’’

Chilgrove Gin is named after the beautiful Sussex hamlet of Chilgrove in the heart of the South Downs National Park. Combining both historic and contemporary ideas to create a whole new style of English gin, Chilgrove Gin offers another unique quality by using South Downs Water. This Natural Mineral Water is filtered through the very chalk Downs which surround Chilgrove and then bottled at the source just a stones-throw away. Naturally high in calcium, and low in sodium, this water is of unrivalled quality and taste. The water source was uncapped in 1990 by the Windsor family who, in 2015, will be celebrating 25 years of hydrating the South Coast.

Find out more by visiting the website www.chilgrovegin.com or join the conversation on Twitter @ChilgroveGin.

Chilgrove Gin to host festive tasting in Chichester with Hennings Wine Merchants in support of The Sussex Snowdrop Trust

WEST SUSSEX RESIDENTS are being invited to a new series of talks at the Record Office in Chichester.

The talks will explore the centre’s vast collections of documents, photographs and film which date from 780 AD to the present day.

The programme begins on Tuesday 25 November with ‘Christmas in the Archives’, an illustrated talk revealing how past generations in West Sussex celebrated the festive season.

On 27 January, there will be a talk on the Graylingwell War Hospital in Chichester where sick and wounded soldiers were nursed during the First World War.

The focus will then turn to the pioneers of early flight with a talk on Cecil Pashley (24 February) who spent almost his entire flying career at Shoreham. He began flying as a teenager in 1908 and three years later, with his brother Eric, started a flying school at the newly opened Shoreham Aerodrome.

On 31 March, Rachel Salter of West Sussex County Council will be giving a talk on the Historic Environment Record, a database containing over 20,000 records relating to the archaeology, historic buildings and ancient landscapes of the County.

Finally, on 28 April, guest speaker Richard Plowman will give a talk on the life and times of Admiral Sir George Murray who served as Captain of Nelson’s fleet and Mayor of Chichester.

The talks start at 7.00pm on the last Tuesday of the month (except December).

Tickets cost £7.50 each (pre-booking is essential) and refreshments will be provided.

To book or find out more, contact the Record Office on 01243 753602 or visit Orchard Street, Chichester, PO19 1DD.

Alternatively, visit www.westsussex.gov.uk/ro and view the Outreach and events pages.

Historical talks at the Record Office announced


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FRUIT JUICE should be removed from the recommended list of healthy things to eat daily because it is confusing for parents, say campaigners.

Action on Sugar found many children’s juices contain at least six teaspoons of sugar - more than cola - and come in cartons larger than recommended.

Official advice currently says a 150ml glass of unsweetened fruit juice counts towards your five a day.

Other juice drinks, such as squash and sweetened juice, do not.

A smoothie containing all the edible pulped fruit or vegetable may count as more than one five-a-day portion, but this depends on the quantity of fruits or vegetables or juice used, as well as how the smoothie has been made.

Action on Sugar says the guidelines are baffling.

But Public Health England says the advice is sound and that consuming five or more portions a day helps reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers.

Nutritionist Kawther Hashem said: “Parents do not always

understand the difference between a juice drink and a fruit juice. And most cartons come in 200ml or more.

“Many parents are still buying fruit juices and juice drinks for their children thinking they are choosing healthy products; children should be given as little juice as possible.”

She said juice should be an occasional treat, not an everyday

drink.This is something that has been

echoed by government adviser and Oxford professor Susan Jebb.

She is concerned about parents using fruit juice as “routine rehydration” for their children.

“Water is the best way to get the fluid that we need in the diet,” she says.

Sugars are released from fruit

when it is juiced or blended, and these sugars can cause damage to teeth and contribute to weight gain.

Added sugars shouldn’t make up more than 10% of the energy (calorie intake) you get from food and drink each day - or about 12 teaspoons - according to government guidelines.

It’s not clear how much children should have.

The World Health Organization

recently issued guidelines suggesting that cutting the amount of sugar we eat from the current recommended limit of 10% of daily energy intake to 5% would be beneficial.

The British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA) said fruit juice consumption in the UK equated to an average of just 45ml per person per day - accounting for 1% of the calories in the average British diet.

“Given government figures show that the vast majority of adults and children are not getting their recommended five fruit and veg a day it is unfortunate this survey omits to mention the established health benefits of fruit juice, such as vitamin C,” BSDA director-general Gavin Partington said.

Dr Alison Tedstone, of Public Health England, said: “Fruit juice is a useful contribution towards our five a day, however, because the process of juicing releases sugars from the fruit we recommend that you try to limit your fruit juice to 150ml a day, including that from smoothies and only consume these and other sugary drinks with meals to reduce the risk of tooth decay.”

Call to banish fruit juice from recommended five a day

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After wowing audiences last winter with their astounding ‘Limitless’ arena tour, Diversity have

announced ‘Limitless – The Reboot’, a fully improved and updated version

of their critically acclaimed show.

Since winning Britain’s Got Talent in 2009, Diversity have won numerous awards, been the

first act to perform outside No. 10 Downing Street in front of the Prime Minister and have sold out

three UK & Ireland tours. Normally incorporating several genres of music from classical to hip-hop, their diverse eye-catching routines won the hearts of the nation. So far they’ve performed live to over

1 million people across the world.

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Add a touch of magic to Christmas and celebrate the festive season with this

spectacular show.

With thrilling arrays of theatrical acts and displays it is much more than just a horse show, it’s the ultimate festive family event. Enjoy show

jumping, equestrian displays, dog agility, the Shetland Pony Grand National and more!

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A NEW STUDY has revealed there are twice the number of fast-food outlets in inner cities, which can be linked to diabetes and obesity.

Research from the University of Leicester found these outlets were within 500 metres of high density non-white ethnic minority groups and socially deprived neighbourhoods.

The study was based on 10,000 people in the UK, with researchers warning that important implications for diabetes prevention can be taken from these findings.

The researchers, writing in the journal Public Health Nutrition, said that two additional outlets per neighbourhood resulted in the expectation of one additional diabetes case. This was assuming a causal relationship between the two.

Inner city fast food outlets linked to diabetes and obesity


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Many people associate evening primrose oil for females with hormone imbalances, but don’t neglect the many other things this beauty enhancing oil is fabulous at treating. In fact, it is so versatile that I think everyone should take it every day, Male and female. If you think about how each and every trillion cell in our body works, we need a good protective, but permeable membrane on each cell to allow the good stuff in and the toxins out. Evening primrose oil is fantastic at maintaining a healthy cell, as well as many other things.

So, what is this oil?Evening primrose oil is the

oil from the seed of the evening primrose plant and can be used very successfully for skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis, and acne.

However, it is extremely effective at treating so many other ailments. This time of year when the weather gets colder a lot of people get inflammation joint pain such as rheumatoid arthritis. The results for this type of pain are fantastic, as are the results for weak bones ( o s t e o p o r o s i s ) , R a y n a u d ’ s

syndrome, multiple sclerosis (MS), Sjogren’s syndrome, cancer, high cholesterol, heart disease, a movement disorder in children called dyspraxia, leg pain due to blocked blood vessels (intermittent claudication), alcoholism, Alzheimer’s disease, and schizophrenia.

Evening primrose oil is known to help patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), asthma, nerve damage related to diabetes, and an itching disorder called neurodermatitis, which can be extremely unpleasant, but with the use of evening primrose oil you can reduce symptoms massively. So it really is a multi-purpose oil.

The studies that are in place now show Hugh improvements with Children’s disorders such as hyperactivity and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It plays a big part in the treatment of obesity and weight loss, whooping cough, and gastrointestinal disorders including ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and peptic ulcer disease. Put the anti-acids away and

Evening Primrose Oil… a cure for all?

There is nothing more important than looking after your health to accomplish a thriving and vibrant life.

To get outstanding health and energy Denise does private consultations in three clinics in West Sussex. She also teaches life changing health workshops and seminars for corporate companies and various health organisations all over the world. For more information contact her: www.denisekelly.co.uk [email protected] @DkNutrition 07730671436.

reach for some essential fatty acids instead. No nasty side effects and while you are at it, you may see your whole body functioning better, plus your skin will look amazing! What a bonus!

Women have been using evening primrose oil forever in pregnancy for preventing high blood pressure (pre-eclampsia), or even for shortening labor, or starting labor, and/or preventing late deliveries. Its classic use is for premenstrual syndrome (PMS), breast pain, endometriosis,

and symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, but men can use this too! It’s not just for women. Don’t forget it is an essential fatty acid. Which means its essential for everyone! Man, woman, child and dog!!

I think a very interesting fact is that research shows that nerve damage caused by diabetes can be improved by taking evening primrose oil daily for 6-12 weeks. That’s impressive!

So, what are you waiting for…. stock up today!

Please Help On 24 October I wrote an article in the paper about my wonderful friend Margaret Harcourt, who had sadly passed away the week before. If any of our readers have a copy of that week’s paper and you no longer need it, please can you let me have a copy as we cannot locate a single paper from that particular week and I really wanted a copy of the paper to send to her husband, Ronnie.

Thank you!

CAN YOU imagine your life without stress? Any kind of stress leaves its mark on your mind and body. Even positive events such as a wedding or the birth of a child bring with them some stress and anxiety.

Acupuncture is a proven and effective treatment for stress relief

and is becoming increasingly popular.

Through unblocking channels with needles, the Qi in the body is able to flow freely in order to restore harmonious balance in the body. So you will find reprieve from physical symptoms, such as tense muscles, muscular pains

and high blood pressure which will allow you to feel refreshed and energised.

More importantly, regular acupuncture treatments can help strengthen your body and improve the body’s immunity, so you’re able to deal with the day-to-day stresses of life more effectively.

Alternatively, acupressure/Chinese massage can be applied to people who have a fear of needles. However, acupressure (massage) is often applied to clients after acupuncture in order to enhance the effectiveness of the treatment.

In fact, in some cases, acupuncture being used to treat one condition can actually help detect another, more severe illness that has not been previously identified. In such cases, acupuncture aids in early diagnosis and treatment.

Remember, acupuncture/acupressure is just one method of relieving stress. It’s also important to learn positive and productive ways to cope with stress on a daily

basis, thereby combining them to help you enjoy a happier and healthier life.

Dr Feng Wang is an associate of the ATCM and has been practising his profession for over 20 years. He has been volunteering at CancerWise in Chichester, which has helped to improve the health of many people. He also has his own clinic in Chichester city centre.

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A spacious detached house situated in quiet cul-de-sac of private marine estate within 100 yards of the private beach. The current owners have carried out a comprehensive programme of extension and modernisation . G.F.H., u.P.V.C. double glazing, fascias & soffits, cavity wall insulation, cloakrm, lounge, dining rm, sitting rm, kit/breakfast rm, master bedrm with en suite bathrm, four further bedrms, second bathrm, shower rm, balcony, integral garage and gardens including a secluded courtyard garden with heated swimming pool. EPC rating is D

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ALDWICK £349,950A detached character cottage situated in a private marine estate approx. 400 yards from the beach. The specification of this picturesque property includes g.f.h., u.P.V.C. d/glazing, lounge, dining room, rear sitting room, kitchen with breakfast room, shower room, four bedrooms, bathroom, separate w.c., tandam garage with utility area and gardens to front and rear. EPC Rating: C

ALDWICK BAY ESTATE £465,000

A Character house situated on a corner plot. The specification of this well presented property includes g.f.h., dble glazing, dual aspect lounge and sep. dining room, kitchen/breakfast room with conservatory extension, utility room, master bedroom with en suite shower room, four further bedrooms, family bathroom, separate w.c., garage and good size gardens. EPC Rating: F

ALDWICK £650,000Well presented modern detached house situated in private marine estate around 200 yards from the beach. Large South facing lounge, spacious dining room, versatile dual aspect study, kit/breakfast room, utility room, an unusual curved staircase and landing, master bedroom with en suite bathroom and balcony, three further bedrooms, family bathroom, detached double garage and gardens including a South facing rear. EPC Rating: D

CRAIGWEIL PRIVATE ESTATE £795,000

SALE AGREED

An extended detached character house situated approx. 400 yards from the private beach. The property has been extended and reconfigured and includes dual aspect reception area partially separated into a front sitting room with inner lounge/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, office/study, gr fl bedroom/reception room, en suite shower rm, master bedrm with dressing area and en suite shower rm, second bedrm, bathroom, a small garage/store room and well screened gardens. EPC Rating: E

ALDWICK BAY ESTATE £515,000

SALE AGREED


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FINES OF UP TO £10,000 could be imposed on people who allow smoking in cars carrying children.

There will be a £50 fixed penalty or five penalty points on the driving licence for anyone caught smoking in a car carrying children and failure to prevent smoking in the vehicle.

The maximum £10,000 fine will be paid by people who end up in court having failed to take ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent others smoking in cars with children.

Details of the new law are expected to be unveiled by ministers in December and could be in force by October of next year.

The new law will apply to anyone carrying children in a car, not just parents.

The suggested law change will be made under the provisions of the Children and Families Act and follows a vote by Liberal Democrat MPs in February.

A Department of Health survey found 300,000 children a year visited GPs in England every year with problems linked to second-hand smoke.

The proposed ban has received

support from health groups but has been criticised as another piece of legislation from the nanny state by pro-smokers.

Amanda Sandford, Information Manager at Action on Smoking and Health, said: “We are pleased that the Government is planning to press ahead with the ban on smoking in cars when children are present.

“This will give vulnerable children much needed protection from second hand tobacco smoke which currently results in thousands of children being treated for asthma and other respiratory diseases.

“But we’d like the Government to go further and commit to a review of the law to ban smoking in all cars so that adults as well as children will be protected from the detrimental effects of breathing in other people’s tobacco smoke.”

A spokesman for the British Heart Foundation, which supports the new proposals, said: “Passive smoke is a cause of short- and long-term illness in others and is particularly harmful to children – especially in enclosed spaces.

“It can lead to an increased risk

of heart disease, and other health problems such as asthma and meningitis.

“Passive smoke negatively impacts on children and can also influence their habits in the future – children who are exposed to smoking in their homes are more likely to smoke than those who are brought up in smoke-free environments.”

Dr Penny Woods, chief executive of the British Lung Foundation, said: “With almost half a million children being exposed to second-

hand smoke in the family car every week, we wholeheartedly support the government’s commitment to introduce a ban on smoking in cars with children.”

However, Simon Clark, director of Freedom Organisation for the Right to Enjoy Smoking Tobacco (FOREST), said this proposed legislation was another example of the “nanny state”.

He said: “A ban is excessive and unnecessary.

“Smoking in cars with children has been in decline for years. Today

very few people do it because the overwhelming majority of smokers accept that it’s inconsiderate.”

Poll: ban smoking in cars carrying children

A YouGov poll in 2014 found that 77% of adults in Great Britain agreed that smoking should be banned in cars carrying children younger than 18 years of age, including 63% of smokers.

The YouGov poll also revealed that 46% agreed that smoking should be banned in all cars.

A similar poll conducted by YouGov in 2013 found that even among smokers, smoking was rare with only one in seven (15%) smokers with children reporting that smoking was allowed in the vehicle at any time.

An international review of surveys from North America, the UK and Australasia found a majority (76%) of the public supported the introduction of smoke-free car laws. In four of the jurisdictions examined (Victoria, California, New Zealand, and South Australia) levels of public support were in excess of 90%.

£10k fine for allowing smoking with kids in cars


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DAREN PEARCE has taken over from Sean Forry as manager of Chichester City.

The recent signing from Littlehampton, who has years of Sussex League experience as a player and coach, took charge for the first time on Saturday when City lost 3-1 to Broadbridge Heath in the RUR Cup.

Ex-Rocks and Eastbourne Borough player Pearce takes over as Forry – who was already club chairman – switches his focus on off-the-field matters.

Forry said: “The decision was a very hard one to make but with family, business and off-the-pitch commitments at the club, something had to give and after much thought it was clear that my time will be best invested in areas away from the bench.

“I am convinced that on the pitch, things are going, quickly,

in the right direction. We have

a terrific crop of young, talented

players in the senior club (firsts,

development squad and under-

18s) and, after working for a

number of weeks with Daren

Pearce, I believe we have the right

man to convert that potential into

success over the next few years.”Pearce in the latest in a long line

of figures to manage Chichester in recent years and everyone at the club will hope his appointment proves a long-term move.

Forry had been sole manager since Neil Sherlock stepped down as joint boss early this season and before that, Sherlock and Alex Twitchen had done the job since April 2012.

Louis Savage, Adie Girdler and Mark Poulton have all had spells in charge in recent times.

In the past year or so, after a long spell when City struggled to stay clear of the wrong end of county division one, there have been encouraging signs the club are on the cup – with improved first-XI results coupled with the progress of their development team, under-18s and colts and ladies’ sections.

Pearce, who joined City in

September to become first-team

player-coach, will continue to

play in a City squad that has been

considerably beefed up over the

past few weeks.

The most recent signing is

ex-Pagham striker Michael

Frangou, who has joined from

Littlehampton. His capture is a

timely one with main frontman

Joe Gromett likely to be out

injured for several weeks.

Malcolm Harwood, a one-time

City player and former boss of

Midhurst and Sidlesham, has been

appointed as Pearce’s assistant.

Football

Pearce steps up at City

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The programme called Recovery Plus, which has been running in Bristol and Leicester since early this year, has had great feedback from patients:“It was positive right from the beginning to end. All done very professionally. A very good thing that when you have an operation you can follow it on, you don’t just leave the hospital and that’s it… Such a good idea, such a good programme.” Elizabeth, 71, treated at Nuffield Health Leicester.

Recovery Plus is available at no extra cost to patients, coming in under their private medical insurance, or on a self-pay package, for the following procedures:

* Total Hip Replacement * Total Knee Replacement * Hip Resurfacing * Unilateral Knee Replacement * Spinal Decompression * Knee Arthroscopy

Once you have completed your post-surgery rehabilitation with your

Physiotherapist, you can be referred on to one of our specially trained Personal Trainers. They will carry out a Health MOT at the start and end of your programme, providing you with a tailored exercise plan and a 12 week membership to the Fitness & Wellbeing centre in Chichester.

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