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A HUSBAND is threatening to sue the Catholic Church after an Arundel Bishop was exposed at the weekend after bringing “shame” on his diocese and being “unfaithful” to his vows According to the Mail on Sunday, one of Britain’s leading bishops allegedly became “the third person” in someone else’s marriage. The Bishop of Arundel, Kieran Conry, stood down at the weekend after admitting he had broken his vows of celibacy. In a confession read out to parishioners, the 63-year-old admitted being “unfaithful to my

promises”. His exit is understood to be related to a relationship he had with a woman six years ago. However, Bishop Conry is now facing a legal threat from a man whose 43-year-old wife allegedly stayed for at least three nights at the cleric’s house earlier this year. According to the woman’s husband, who employed a private detective to track her movements, she was allegedly spotted shopping with him in Brighton in June and the pair exchanged hundreds of text messages. Love letters between the bishop and the woman written in recent months have reportedly emerged in which he tells her that her husband The Bishop of Arundel stood down at the weekend after admitting he had broken his vows of celibacy Man charged over knife and bleach attack, Emsworth

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Husband threatens to sue Catholic Church for bishop’s affair with wife

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The husband’s lawyer said Bishop Conry had been slow to respond on the issue. She said her devastated client appealed to the religious leader for help in saving his marriage, to no avail. Clare Kirby, of Kirby and Co, said the man was considering action against the Church, although the case was “in its infancy”. She said: “My client was trying to deal with this confidentially and went to the bishop for help in reconciling his marriage after he became aware that the bishop was the third person in his marriage. I first wrote to the bishop on behalf of my client some months ago, asking him to respond, but heard nothing back. “I wrote again, but all we got was a menacing letter from the bishop’s lawyers indicating the possibility of defamation proceedings.” She added the man was “anxious” to remain anonymous

because revealing his identity would have “huge consequences” for the couple’s children. She confirmed the alleged affair had been going on for “about a year”. On Saturday, Bishop Conry said: “I want to apologise to the individuals hurt by my actions and then to all of those inside and outside the diocese.” Catholics who worshipped under Bishop Conry have been praying for him and offering their forgiveness amid allegations of his affairs, the Church said. Deacon Mark Woods, from the diocese of Arundel and Brighton, said followers would remember him “with kindness”. He said: “There has been a feeling of great shock and sadness from followers at Bishop Conry’s resignation. We offer him our prayers and forgiveness.”

£20,000 for information on Bosham murder A REWARD of up to £20,000 is being facilitated by the crimefighting charity Crimestoppers, for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Valerie Graves. Valerie, 55, was found dead on 30 December 2013 whilst house-sitting at a friend’s house in Bosham. It is believed that she was attacked in her bed during the night by an intruder using a hammer. She died as a result of severe head injuries. Valerie was an artist who was well-liked. She had two grown-up children and two grandchildren, and had recently moved back to Sussex from Scotland to help care for her elderly mother in Bracklesham Bay. On the nine month anniversary of her death, Crimestoppers is

offering a reward of up to £10,000 with a further £10,000 offered by Sussex Police, for information that is passed to the charity’s anonymous 0800 555 111 number leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible. Angela Hollinshead, Crimestoppers’ Area Manager for Sussex, said: “Valerie’s murder was extremely brutal and her family has been devastated by her death. It is hoped that, by increasing the reward, this may assist in convincing someone to come forward and provide us with the critical information that may solve this crime. “I urge anyone with information to contact Crimestoppers immediately without the fear of their identity being revealed. Noone who provides information to Crimestoppers need ever be

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concerned about giving statements to police or having to go to court.” Detective Superintendent Nick May from the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team, said: “We are appealing to anyone who has any information or knows the person who has done this. You may have your own concerns or suspicions about this person already but for your own reasons have not yet come forward. Let me reassure you that we can support you whatever your concerns but this person must be caught.” If you have any information on Valerie’s murder then please contact Crimestoppers

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SURREAL MOMENTS ON CHICHESTER ROADS Roadworks just outside Chichester. Temporary trafﬁc lights. Nothing moved either way for ten minutes. A massive truck was passing, and when I say massive if it had been a boat it would have been a ship. It hauled a colossal excavator and a monster forty foot tall truck that would have gobsmacked an American hillbilly. French, the whole thing was. On the front was written “Convoie Exceptionale”. The driver had a Gallic tash and a Disque Blue hanging from a sardonic lip. MRS CHICHESTER The “convoie exceptionale” passed by. But somehow it screwed up the temporary lights. The car in front of me, a neat little Citroen driven by a Chichester lady waited while two streams of trafﬁc came past the other way, but our lights were stuck on red. You could feel her terror: should she jump the red light, which was clearly stuck, or stay there. What did Mrs Chichester do? Answer at the bottom.

SCOOTER SUICIDE Then, right behind, in the middle of the road, at 8 mph, is an electric mobility scooter. Never seen one driven like a regular car before, but Johnny Whitehair was pedal to the metal up the middle of a main road, a British “Convoie Exceptionale”.

SUPERMARKET SHOPPING LISTS

Sometimes you grab a trolley and there’s someone else’s shopping list clipped to it. It’s always tantalising to enter their life through their shopping. The aspirations expressed in “Salmon - duchy + dill”.

PARTY CONFERENCES The Tory Conference has been enlivened by a scandal and by UKIP poaching Tory lobby fodder. I liked a Conservative minister’s quote “Sex scandals and disloyalties are built into the share price”. The disloyalty is starting to look structural.

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HAIRCUTS George Osborne’s comb over is the worst in British public life since Bobby Charlton. He can’t go bullet-head like William Hague. He hasn’t the face. So George (real name Gideon), the future Baronet presumably spends time in front of the bathroom mirror darkening and thickening the pull forward. These are our rulers folks. Vote wisely.

by not knowing where anything is, for example, why is Marmite never next to Peanut Butter, if you need one you need both. CONVOIE EXCEPTIONALE The Chichester lady waved a white tissue out of the window and drove through the stuck red light waving her white ﬂag as if it gave her some kind of immunity! Fantastic!

FARAGE AND SALMOND Alex Salmond was massively booed by the Scottish crowd when he presented the Ryder Cup to the European winners. The Scots woke up that it’s better to be part of something big because you can beat something else that’s big. Alex and Nigel Farage could be national assets if they joined the bigger picture. Contact Tommy: Follow Tommy on

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Horse dies in attack Concern for missing Charlotte

Missing: Charlotte Ashton-Rickardt

POLICE are concerned for the welfare of Charlotte Ashton-Rickardt who has not been seen since leaving a mental health unit in Chichester on Monday (29 September). Charlotte, 28, was last seen in College Lane at 4.40pm heading towards Chichester city centre. She is described as white, 5’ 6”, of slim build, with sandy coloured shoulder length hair, blue eyes and was wearing an off white padded coat, grey trousers and trainers and was possibly carrying a ruck sack. PC Mark Green said: “We are concerned for Charlotte and would ask anyone who has seen her or knows where she is to make contact with police.”

A HORSE had to be destroyed after it became entangled in an electric fence to such an extent that its owners believe it was targeted in a deliberate act. The horse, called George, was discovered in a field in Blackgate Lane, Pulborough, on Tuesday, September 9. It was lying on the ground with the electric fence line wrapped tightly several times around its left fore and hind legs. It was released, but the incident had caused irreparable injuries to both legs and George, sadly, had to be put to sleep a few days later. Luke Welfare and Zoe Walker, who run Soul Equestrian at Scrase Farm, believe that someone was responsible for an attack on the horse. Zoe said: “At first we thought it was just an unfortunate accident

where George had got himself tangled up in the fence. However, the number of times that the fence line was wrapped around each foot aroused our suspicions and we called the police. Unfortunately, the line was so tight that it cut off circulation to both feet and the vet was unable to save them or ultimately, George.” PC Jonny Walker said: “There’s no apparent reason why this horse or these stables should have been targeted in this isolated incident, but we would like to hear from anyone who has any information about the incident or who has experienced anything similar.” “If so, please email 101@sussex. pnn.police.uk or call 101 quoting serial 1096 of 18/09.”

Getaway driver runs over pedestrian’s foot in Bognor Regis POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a car was driven over a pedestrian’s foot in Hawthorn Road, Bognor Regis, at 10.10pm on Saturday (27 September). The 30-year-old woman suffered swelling and bruising after a dark coloured people carrier was driven over her foot. The car did not stop and drove off towards Chichester

Road. She was taken to St Richard’s Hospital, Chichester, for treatment. PC Marie Lane said: “The passenger of the car had just been confronted as he was suspected of stealing lager from a local shop. We believe the victim may have been helping others to try and stop him from leaving when she was hurt. We would like to speak to anyone

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Man charged over knife and bleach attack, Emsworth SHORTLY before 8pm on Saturday (27 September) police were called to Churcher Road, Westbourne, near Emsworth, to a report of a man having been stabbed and sprayed with bleach. The 59-year-old was taken to St Richard’s Hospital, Chichester, but later released after treatment. Alan Patrick Brown, 43, also of Churcher Road, Westbourne, Emsworth, has been charged with wounding the man with intent to do him grievous bodily harm. He was due to appear before Crawley magistrates on Monday (29 September). Police have appealed for anyone who saw what happened or has other information about the incident to email 101@sussex.pnn. police.uk or phone 101, quoting serial 1395 of 27/9. Alternatively they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers free and anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Local authorities pledge their support to our armed forces

A SOLID commitment to support our armed forces was reaffirmed last week when local councils and businesses met to discuss the Armed Forces Covenant. The Armed Forces Covenant sets out the relationship between the nation, the Government and the armed forces and recognises that local authorities up and down the country have a moral obligation to members of the military and their families. It lists nearly 100 tangible commitments the Government must honour, both at a national and local level.

In attendance were officers and councillors from West Sussex County Council, the county’s district and borough councils, members of the West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, the Police and the Sussex Enterprise Partnership. They were joined by The High Sheriff of West Sussex Jonathan Lucas Esq, Sean Ruth, Executive Director Communities and Public Protection and Chief Fire Officer and senior officers from the Royal Artillery Joint Ground Based Air Defence units at Thorney Island last Wednesday, September 17. Topics discussed included

housing and benefits, taking care of the veteran population and helping to ensure a smooth transition and reintegration back into civilian life at the end of military service. It featured speakers from the Royal British Legion, Household Cavalry and the Army Engagement Group among others. A number of added incentives for local businesses who employ military reservists were also discussed. These aim to provide financial assistance and support to employers who recruit Reservists that may then be called up for active duty. West Sussex County Council signed up to the covenant back in 2012 and is currently reworking its HR policy to provide additional support to Reservists employed across a number of council departments. Vice Chairman of West Sussex County Council and West Sussex Military Champion Nigel Peters, who chaired the event, said: “It was encouraging to see so many local councils, businesses and services come together to discuss, understand and commit to deliver on these promises to our local armed forces and I’d like to thank

the Royal Artillery Joint Ground Based Air Defence Unit at Thorney Island for hosting the day. “The event emphasised all the good work that local councils and services around West Sussex are already doing and helped to highlight areas we now need to focus on. “Ex-service men and women are some of the most skilled workers in the country and can offer a great

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Concerns about plans for local health services on Select Committee’s agenda CONCERNS about the impact of plans for some local health services were on the agenda at yesterday’s (2 Oct) Health and Adult Social Care Select Committee meeting. The meeting took place at County Hall, Chichester. Concerns have been raised in the community following Coastal West Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group’s (CCG) decision to award a contract for musculoskeletal services to a new provider. Musculoskeletal services deal with

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On the road to Emsworth… and Nepal! Could you help a surprised when the first beds were snapped up by a new ENT hospital in Nepal. A charity called Medical Aid International collected the beds on Friday afternoon to begin their long journey to Nepal. The remainder of the beds were taken by CHAOS in Emsworth, a center for Children with disabilities. Kerry Whapshott, from CHAOS, said: “This kind gesture will help us move a step closer to offering overnight stays to young people, which will help them move toward a shared living experience. It will also provide families with a break from their caring role.” Business Development Manager Emily Seex from the Nuffield Health Hospital said: “We are delighted the equipment will continue to benefit people, both here and abroad. We have contact all 31 hospitals across the group with details of the charity

Beds make their journey to Nepal

THE OLD hospital beds from Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital have begun their journeys to their new homes, some trips longer than others.

When the hospital decided to upgrade the last of their manually operated beds, they put a call out to say the old beds were free to a good home. The hospital was

so we can continue to support them in the future.” To find out more about projects run by Medical Aid International visit http://www.medaid.co.uk/

young person on the road to independence? LIVING ALONE for the first time and taking those first steps into independence is never easy. But for vulnerable young people, striking out on their own is particularly daunting and that’s why we need you. West Sussex County Council is looking for more people to become Supported Lodgings providers – and in doing so, help a vulnerable young person prepare for independence in a safe and stable environment. To help you find out more about Supported Lodgings, an information day is being held at County Hall North, Horsham, on Wednesday 22 October 2014, from 10am to 4pm. You’ll be able to meet with members of the Supported Lodgings team, who will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. Supported Lodgings provides accommodation in family homes for young people aged between 16 and 21 (or up to 24 in higher education) for whom the County Council has a

responsibility. They may be care leavers or not able to live with their own family currently. Supported Lodgings prepares them for adult life by helping them to develop the skills they will need while living in a safe, stable and supportive place. Peter Evans, County Council Cabinet Member for Children-Start of Life, said: “Supported Lodgings is a hugely important service as it provides a home for our young people who may have just left care, but aren’t yet ready to live on their own. “If you have a spare bedroom and think you could help a young person, why not consider becoming a Supported Lodgings provider? “ To find out more contact 01403 229400, visit the website at www.westsussex.gov.uk/ supportedlodgings or attend the drop in event at County Hall North.

The Chichester Contemplative Prayer Group ‘BE STILL’ Exploring silent prayer in the Christian tradition

Presents a talk on ‘The Ignatian Spiritual Exercises’ Saturday 11th October 10am-12.45pm At St George’s Church, Whyke, Chichester, PO19 7AD. The day will be led by Simon Wethered, a retired City solicitor, and a Licensed Lay Minister in the Church of England. He trained as a Spiritual Director at the London Diocesan Centre for Spirituality, and has practical experience of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises. Donations (£5.00) invited to cover administration costs.

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Meetings are also held on the third Tuesday evening each month at George Bell House, Canon Lane, Chichester. Arrivals from 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start, finishing at 8.30pm. The meetings begin with some teaching on contemplative prayer, followed by 20 – 30 minutes of silence. All are welcome.

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Why are there some days when things just don’t seem to work out? Is it in the stars or out the wrong side of bed? Is it random bits of chaos theory peeling off and hitting us in the proverbials? The internet won’t work. I am drowning in red tape. I am a modern gal who should be grateful to have clean, running water and not to have to use newspaper in a backyard privy like my grandmother did, when the height of luxury was a night out at the Turkish baths. Every age has its own particular torments. There was my Nan bringing up babies during the Second World War on her own, with the bombs raining down. I should be grateful. I am, of course. The atmosphere of things being out of synch started last night after a fitful night’s sleep. I’d heard this weird clicking sound in the kitchen over supper. It wasn’t the internet playing up. It wasn’t electronic, electric, vegetable or mineral, but clearly animal. Perhaps a dragonfly had wandered in and was trapped, making that whirring sound. I looked everywhere but there was no sign. I must have imagined it, right? You and

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I both know that I didn’t, and that it would only be when tucked up with the lights out that a low, full-throttled zoom like a low-flying aircraft would fly over my head. I had to laugh. I was at the Goodwood race track last week. There is a block of outside loos. Mice, frogs – I love ‘em. But it’s a bumper season for the one thing I really can’t stand – daddy-long-legs. These come in long and extra-long this year because of the continuing warm weather, with so many smaller insects for them to grow very long legs on. Each cubicle had its own daddy-long-legs, bagged as its turf. If it’s a choice between going in there with one of them and going native, I know which I’ll choose,

Queen of Mean I have often been referred to as mean. I’m just gonna admit it, it can be true. If you wind me up and you’re being a little brat I might lash out a bit, but in general I’m actually very angelic. I’m JUST SAYING, honesty is not meanness. If it’s phrased in a constructive way, it’s just a cheeky nudge in the right direction (that’s not to say that you should ever listen to my advice, btw. My advice has ended many a relationship because it normally consists of ‘Don’t text him back’ and ‘show him that you’re hanging out with other boys, it’ll make him jealous.’ Just a head’s up). So for the sake of truth and justice I tell people that they’re being needy or unfair and whatever. If everyone always had a problem with that I would have no friends in the world. I think that there’s a massive difference between seeking out an argument and just standing up for what you think is right. My brother, for example, will come home and make me watch golf for half an hour while he sits on his iPad blatantly not caring about the crappy sport on our screen. If I ask to change it, he’ll just smile and say ‘5 more minutes’, daring me to say something. THAT is unnecessarily seeking out an argument. I hope you read this and feel bad for what you have done you goblin boy.

I thought. In fact, I chose the much longer walk to a convenience inside the complex. I’m under no illusions; it’s just as well I didn’t marry a farmer. I lie. I wish I had married a farmer.

Readers’ Corner Chichester reader, Sean Parker, studying as a postgrad like I am, has returned from a decade of wanderlust in Turkey to write a book called ‘Salt in the Milk – Ten Years in Istanbul’, now out on Kindle. If you want to find out if Turkish milk has salt in it, there can be no finer way to find out than Sean’s book. I think Ayran is a type of salty yoghurt in Turkish cuisine, which many say is considered Asia’s answer to Cordon Bleu. Sean reminded me of Istanbul. I remember a trip to the city’s traditional old stone baths, the hammam, like it was yesterday. It wasn’t. It was a quarter of a century ago. It was like something out of the Arabian Nights, with a pair of very old, very wrinkled women assigned the task of helping the bathers wash their

hair. And there were cats everywhere. On the coach back to Marmaris on the Med, all the occupants were sprinkled with rosewater. Ah, the delights of student back-packing. Merial has been in touch, meanwhile, to point out that when you think there isn’t a single reliable roofer, plumber or electrician left in the world, there is always Checkatrade, which lists reliable tradesmen. But I to say to her, I say this to Merial, I think I’ve even been let down by a roofer that I found on there. Maybe your experience is different? Scandi crisp Are you watching the latest weekend Scandi whodunnit - as I see we now call it? I read a review by a TV critic that said he’d rather wash his hair than see the next episode because the plots insult our intelligence. It’s no good expecting a stew when eating a bowl of ice-cream. The plots are only a little more contrived than The Bridge, which was great. Apart from

plenty of glamour, atmosphere and intrigue, what’s interesting is the dynamic between the heroine and her two hunks, the Good Guy, fairbrowed, bespectacled hubby Einer, and the Bad Man, the dark-eyed Christer. If you don’t know what I’m blathering on about, get washing your hair out the way by 9pm, Saturday, BBC4 - Crimes of Passion. And finally It’s always nice when you encounter kind people. They do exist, even in this age of twitter trolls, jobsworths and road rage. There was a knock at the door. The window-cleaners have all migrated to Checkatrade and it was a bit too late for Jehovah’s Witnesses, yet these two Good Samaritans had taken the trouble to bring round a package meant for me. Right house number, wrong street. Nor would they hand it over until I identified myself, to make sure the book inside was going to its rightful owner. Quite right, well done, thank you.

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Mia Edwards But if someone gets gobby at a party (which happens a lot, especially if they’ve just gotten some action and are feeling like a superhero) it’s important to say something, because otherwise people will just go with it. It’s not mean to tell someone who’s being offensive in some way to pipe down. One time this guy just sat at a table smoking and saying that ‘being gay was wrong’. I’m not even exaggerating, he was just like ‘I think it’s disgusting’. Calling him out on that was not mean and I don’t care if people get huffy about it. I accept that I can take it too far, especially when I see a flourishing ego just waiting to be ruined. I like to say that it’s a flirty kind of mean, but when I said that excellent phrase to my friend, she just looked at me and said ‘I think that you like to think that you are flirty when you are just annoying.’ So that ended my theory. So sorry if I have ever upset you, but not that sorry. The truth hurts huns.

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Setting children up for success in later life

THE NUMBER of two-year-old children in West Sussex benefiting from free early education and childcare has risen to over a thousand thanks to an expansion of the ‘Free Entitlement’ scheme. West Sussex County Council is urging parents to check if their child can also benefit from the scheme, which offers up to 15 hours of free childcare per week (for 38 weeks of the year) with a registered nursery, pre-school or childminder. The appeal comes as a new report has found that children who receive pre-school education have more chance of getting better GCSE

results and ultimately earning higher wages in later life. The Effective Pre-School, Primary and Secondary (EPPSE) research shows children who go to pre-school are projected to earn £27,000 more during their career than those who don’t. They are also more likely to achieve higher results in English and maths GCSE exams. West Sussex County Council Cabinet Member for Children – Start of Life, Peter Evans, said: “We already know that children benefit in so many ways from an early education before they start school. Making friends, gaining social skills

and getting ready for school are just some examples. But this new research shows that the benefits are wider reaching and the positive effects can last right through into adult life.” Currently around 1,150 twoyear-olds are accessing the Free Entitlement, but it’s estimated hundreds more could also be benefiting. The recent expansion means around 40% of this age group are now eligible. Three and four-year-olds have been benefiting from the scheme for some time, with around 12,000 regularly enjoying sessions in West Sussex alone. If you have a child who is two years old you can see if they qualify by visiting www.westsussex.gov. uk/freechildcare where you can also apply online. For further information contact the County Council’s Family Information Service. You can email family.info. service@westsussex.gov.uk or call 01243 777807. Further information can also be found on the County Council website at www.westsussex.gov.uk or by asking at your local Children and Family Centre. Visit www. westsussex.gov.uk/cfc to find a centre near to you.

Trading Standards warn of zero tolerance approach to fake menu descriptions CATERERS are being warned that a zero tolerance approach is being taken by trading standards officers when it comes to false menu descriptions. Pubs, restaurant owners and food van operators across West Sussex can expect tough action if their food menus are found to be untrue and the public are being encouraged to report their suspicions. The team at West Sussex County Council have previously issued warnings about false menus but problems keep being found. Recent examples include a lamb kebab containing chicken, Devon clotted cream from Dorset, “organic Fair Trade tea” which wasn’t either organic or Fair Trade and “locally sourced and award winning burgers” which were neither. Investigations are continuing into these premises but now the tougher action will involve businesses that have previously been warned being inspected again. If the same false descriptions are found again, court action could be the next step. The warning comes as the Government publishes the Elliott Review into the Integrity and Assurance of Food Supply Networks

following the horsemeat scandal. The report makes a number of recommendations including a “zero tolerance” approach to all types of food crime. Lionel Barnard, West Sussex County Council’s Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services with responsibility for Trading Standards, said: “The Elliott review ties in well with the response we were planning to take with the on-going problem of menu descriptions. “Though Trading Standards has been warning traders in most cases where the mis descriptions arose out of error rather than intent, we now have to draw a line in the sand. “Those recently warned are being re-inspected and, if further problems are found, could face court action. We would therefore urge all caterers to makes sure what is on their menu matches what is supplied. It’s zero tolerance from now on.” If you feel you have been misled by a menu description, please let Trading Standards know by calling 03454 040506, or using their online reporting form at www.westsussex. gov.uk/tsreport

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National News News in Brief • The Ministry of Defence has awarded contracts worth £3.2bn for the upkeep of the Royal Navy’s fleet. It said the deal would secure about 7,500 jobs at the UK’s naval bases at Devonport, Faslane and Portsmouth. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said it was the “second biggest defence contract placed by this Government”.

Police identify body in river as missing Alice

began earlier on Wednesday at Uxbridge Mortuary. Police said: “Due to the complex nature of this investigation the postmortem is still ongoing and will resume tomorrow.” Alice’s parents Rosalind

Hodgkiss and Jose Gross said: “It is difficult to comprehend that our sweet and beautiful daughter was the victim of a terrible crime. “Why anyone would want to hurt her is something that we are struggling to come to terms with. “Alice was a loving and much loved daughter and sister, a quirky live spark of a girl, beautiful inside and out. “She was a funny companion, a loyal friend, both passionate and compassionate, and so talented with a bright future ahead of her. She brought so much joy to our family and those who knew her.” Her school said in a statement: “Alice was an outstanding and talented student who will be sorely missed from our school community. “This is a very sad day for our school and we are devastated by this tragic loss. We are doing everything we can to support each other and will continue to do so in the days and weeks ahead.”

DAVID CAMERON has pledged to cut taxes for thirty million people if the Conservatives win next year’s election. In a speech which ended his party’s conference, the PM said he would raise the tax-free allowance from £10,500 to £12,500 by 2020. He also said the threshold for the 40p income tax rate would be raised from £41,900 to £50,000 by the end of a five-year Conservative government. The changes would back people who “do the right thing”, he said. Both tax reform proposals - the timing of which the party said depends on economic circumstances - received lengthy ovations.

Mr Cameron also promised: A Conservative government would protect the NHS budget for England He would “deliver” on a pledge of “English votes for English laws” The UK could not “walk on by” in the battle with Islamic State extremists Immigration would be at the heart of his EU negotiation strategy A vote for UKIP at the next election would be “a vote for Labour” He would scrap the Human Rights Act Every teenager could have a place on the National Citizenship Service

• The British National Party says it has expelled its ex-leader Nick Griffin. In a statement, the BNP accused him of trying to “destabilise” the party and “harassing” party members. In a tweet, Mr Griffin took issue with the decision, accusing the party leadership of “plastic gangster games”. • Broadcaster and musician Sheila Tracy, who was the first woman to read the news on BBC Radio 4 and presented Big Band Special on Radio 2, has died. A trombonist, she first found fame as part of the musical duo The Tracy Sisters before becoming a TV announcer. She joined Radio 4 in 1974 and moved to Radio 2 three years later, gaining a cult following with her overnight Trucker’s Hour in the early 1980s. She went on to spend 21 years as the voice of Radio 2’s Big Band Special. • The families of two women, who were murdered by abusive expartners, have called for convicted stalkers to sign a register similar to sex offenders. More than 100,000 people have signed an online petition calling for a change in the law to monitor offenders. The parents of Jane Clough, who was murdered in Blackpool in 2010, have already campaigned to change bail laws. • A council’s decision to sell an ancient Egyptian statue for nearly £16m was a “clear violation of public trust”, the Museums Association has said. Northampton Borough Council sold the 4,000-yearold Sekhemka statue in July, partly to help fund the expansion of Northampton Museum and Art Gallery. A hearing of the Museums Association has decided to ban the council from membership for five years. But the authority said it had already decided to resign its membership. • The UK’s only ferry link to Scandinavia is to close for good, marking the “the end of an era”, its operator says. The route between Harwich, Essex and Esbjerg in Denmark, run by DFDS Seaways, has been in operation for nearly 140 years. The company said the route “has been struggling for a long time” and would not be able to take on costs associated with a new environmental law.

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Banksy anti-immigration birds mural in Clacton-on-Sea destroyed A NEW Banksy mural showing a group of pigeons holding antiimmigration banners has been destroyed following a complaint the work was “racist”. The mural in Clacton-on-Sea where a by-election is due to take place following the local MP’s defection to UKIP - appeared this week. It showed four pigeons holding signs including “Go Back to Africa”, while a more exotic-looking bird looked on. The local council, which removed it, said it did not know it was by Banksy. Tendring District Council said it received a complaint that the mural was “offensive” and “racist”. The artist, who chooses to remain anonymous, posted pictures of the work on his website earlier. But by the time it had been announced, the mural had already been removed due to the complaint received on Tuesday.

Nigel Brown, communications manager for the council, said: “The site was inspected by staff who agreed that it could be seen as offensive and it was removed this morning in line with our policy to remove this type of material within 48 hours. “We would obviously welcome an appropriate Banksy original on any of our seafronts and would be delighted if he returned in the future.” A spokeswoman for Banksy said the artist would not be commenting further on the Clacton piece. Banksy’s political

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Chichester Business Working with Recruitment Companies Effectively Kylee Charles Director of PR Consultancy Mindseye Management

For most, trying to get a new career in the current market place can be a difficult, challenging and frustrating task, so where do you turn for help? This week I met with Solid Recruitment and put the question to them! The Chichester based consultancy is experienced at working with a broad range of clients, on both a local and national basis. They operate in a number of different sectors, including sales and marketing, financial and technical recruitment. Phil Salton is the Managing Director and offered me some useful tips to share with potential job seekers.

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1. Know what you want! Take your time and think about the type of role you really want, and more to the point the sort of role that you will be able to gain, always remember your earning potential lies with what you know. 2. Research the market place The internet has opened the market place up so much over the past 10 years, that it is so much easier to find what you need on the ‘information super highway’, so don’t just look for jobs - look for specialist agencies, websites, or publications too! Don’t just rely on someone to do the searching for you, be proactive and think outside of the box! 3. Present yourself professionally Take the time and effort to present yourself professionally; there can be no excuse for poor spelling or grammar in your CV. If you aren’t sure, then ask a friend or get it done professionally. Remember CV’s should be no more than 2 or 3 pages - absolute maximum. 4. Be realistic in your expectations! When applying for a vacancy, please ensure that you understand what is being advertised and whether in our area will also get at least one newspaper delivered to them whether they are in the City Centre, a town or village, an industrial business park or a lone café on a country road. We have 422 newspaper stands across the district which is located as far north as Midhurst, south to Selsey, the Witterings and Pagham, east to Arundel and west to Bosham. What better way to advertise your vacancy to thousands of people starting from £25 + vat per week. To advertise here call 01243 200999 or email advertising@ chichesterherald.co.uk

or not your skills and experience meet the criteria. 5. Send a brief covering letter and keep in contact Wherever possible try to send a one or two paragraph covering letter outlining why you feel you would be suitable for the role alongside your CV. Recruiters are busy people, and at times if there are too many unanswered questions, your CV may end up on the ‘maybe’ pile as opposed to the ‘contact’ pile!

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ICT Technician – Full time Unique Opportunity for a dedicated individual to provide on-going IT and support function to our progressive preparatory school located in the countryside near Chichester. The successful candidate will be responsible to the ICT Director for all ICT, Media and AV facilities, and will be supported by our outside systems supplier, Taylorcocks IT. For further details and an application form, please phone 01243 814236 or email: ofﬁce@greatballard.co.uk Applications to be submitted by Tuesday, 14th October 2014 to: The Bursar, Great Ballard School Ltd., Eartham, Nr Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0LR. Great Ballard School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share thiscommitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you are genuinely interested in a role and an interview has been set up for you, make sure you go to it! 9. Whatever the outcome, learn from it Always try and remember that Recruiters make their income through fee’s, so it’s in their interest to get you the job but also bear in mind that if they don’t feel you are suitable, they are probably right! That’s some useful points from Phil, who’s been managing teams in recruitment for over 20 years now so has built up a wealth of knowledge and experience to be best-places to help those seeking employment, as well as local companies looking for staff. Should you wish to get in contact with Phil, you can do so at phil@solidrecruitment.co.uk or 01243 850298.

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CHICHESTER BID has announced that the proposals to improve signage and support city centre businesses are with the Planning Authority and awaiting approval. Open for consultation, businesses and members of the public are invited to the view the plans. The proposals are part of the overall programme to replace A Boards and improve signage throughout the city centre, which Chichester BID has been leading on in collaboration with Chichester District, West Sussex County and Chichester City Councils, as well as local conservation groups and business representatives. The aim has been to find solutions to all the signage in the city centre which, over time, has become obsolete, shabby, in need of improvement and has resulted in a prolific increase in businesses doing their own promotion through A-boards. The joint working group agreed a phased approach to replacement of signage which has been a slow process, due to the sensitive nature of the City and controversy over A-boards, but the proposals are now available for review online at www. publicaccess.chichester.gov.uk/ online-applications/document reference 14/02634/FUL. As Andrew Finnamore, Chairman of Chichester City Centre Partnership comments: “With several parties around the table, it is unsurprising that progress has been so slow on these signage improvements, but we finally feel

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Signage locations: “n” frame signs are proposed for the following locations, which are currently awaiting planning approval: Crane Street – on the wall of West Cornwall Pasty Company St Martins – on the walls of M&S and Clintons Little London – on the walls of Whitewall and ASK St Pancras – Free standing at St Pancras church The Hornet – Free standing at Truevision Cooper Street – on the wall of Smith and Ralier City Centre Business directory A fully searchable directory is available at www.chichesterbid. co.uk and features all BID levy payers in Chichester, to make them easier for people to find. Crane Street Crane Street is awaiting production of the two pieces of art plus the uniform hanging signs which were approved in Spring this year, as part of its improvement initiative. Crane Street businesses will be contacted in the next few weeks to supply their artwork for the signs. Andrew concludes: “We’d like to thank the City centre businesses for their input and support in what has been an emotive subject for some and we’d like to urge them to please feed into the proposals that are currently with the planners.”

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Planetarium Shows and Dates October 2014

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Friday 03 - 7.30pm - Our Galaxy, the Milky Way

Sunday 12 - 3.30pm - Autumn Stars and Galaxies

Sunday 05 - 3.30pm - Autumn Stars, Moons and Planets

Wednesday 29 - 7.30pm - The Northern Lights

Friday 10 - 7.30pm - The Hunter’s Moon

Thursday 30 - 1.30pm - Seven Wonders of the Solar System

Jupiter is easy to find on the 18 as it will be close to the Moon in the predawn sky. Saturn will be occulted by the Moon on the 25th at 17:00 BST so care must be taken if using binoculars etc. as the Sun will be close by in the evening twilight. Uranus and Neptune are both well placed in the S in Pisces and Aquarius but will need binoculars or telescope to resolve them. The peak of the Orionid meteor shower is on the 21/22nd night which should produce around 30 shooting stars an hour, diverging from low in the E and best viewed after midnight. In 2004 an Ariane 5 rocket was launched from French Guiana carrying a probe (Rosetta) and a lander (Philea) for a 10 year journey around the Earth, on to Mars, then to two Asteroids, finally catching up with Comet 67P/ChuryumovGerasimenko. Rosetta will track the comet, move closer, select a site and, sometime in November, land Philea on its surface to analyse its makeup. It is an odd, battered shape about 4x3.5km in size travelling at 55,000 kph and radio signals take a nail biting 22 minutes to reach the probe. Rosetta will carry on tracking the comet with a multitude

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of instruments observing the sublimation of the dust and gases which will develop into the tail as it approaches, then flies around the Sun next August. Watch the press for some stunning photos.

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

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Experts help young imaginations take flight at Story Factory, Chichester BRING YOUR IMAGINATION and let it fly! That’s the message to local children aged 6+ from the team behind a brand new Chichester-based creative workshop. Promising a story ‘spooktacular’ Story Factory Chichester invites children to embark on a fun and fascinating exploration of stories through words, art and music as part of a day-long Halloween workshop. Hosted by authors Kate Lassiter and Vicky Edwards, special guest experts include CBeebies writer and producer Dina Hinshelwood, illustrator and designer Paul Fuller and music practitioner Mike Fry. Taking place from 10am – 4pm on Friday 31 October at the Friends Meeting in Chichester, children of

all abilities will be encouraged to use their imaginations to create stories inspired by some weird and wonderful props. Including sessions in writing, illustration (including cartoon and comic strip) and music, as well as games and craft, the umbrella theme for the day will be ‘The Trunk of Mystery’. Kate Lassiter said: “As local writers Vicky and I are often asked if we know of any creative writing sessions specifically for children. The only session we were aware of had closed down so we decided to try hosting a one-off event with a view to making it a regular session, depending on the take up. We know that children express themselves in different ways creatively and thought perhaps we could come up with a

• Boys aged 6-8 years old are being invited to experience life as a Chorister in a special fun-packed afternoon at Chichester Cathedral. The Be A Chorister Afternoon will take place on Saturday 11th October 2014 at 2pm. Choristers are educated and board at The Prebendal which has been the choir school of Chichester Cathedral for hundreds of years. The Chorister sing almost every day in the Cathedral, maintaining the tradition of choral services for which English Cathedrals are famous throughout the world. Bursaries of up to 100% of the fees are available by audition. To book a place, please contact the School’s Admissions Secretary on 01243 520970 or email headpa@ prebendalschool.org.uk. • University of Chichester students are in for a theatrical roller coaster ride on Friday 17 October as ‘My Name is Bill: An Afternoon with an Alcoholic’ comes to The ShowRoom for two performances at 3pm and 7pm. With a raft of 5-star awards at the Edinburgh Fringe, the gutsy solo drama centres on Wall Street banking millionaire Bill Wilson – who descended into the depths of destructive alcoholism and later founded Alcoholics Anonymous,

the most successful recovery program for addicts and alcoholics. Admission is free and the public is also invited. For further details about how the play is used in universities and schools, and to see a video taster: please visit www. mynameisbill.co.uk. • 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.

structure that enabled them to tell their stories by writing, drawing and also by exploring story songs and stories that can be told through craft. We might not quite manage anything on the scale of the Bayeux Tapestry but I’m sure there will be some amazing ideas and lots of enthusiasm! We are also incredibly lucky to have three very special guests to share their expertise with the children, who will showcase their work at the end of the day for their parents.” The workshop fee for the whole day is £25 per child. All materials, drinks and snacks will be provided – just bring a packed lunch and your

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City solicitor, and a Licensed Lay Minister in the Church of England. He trained as a Spiritual Director at the London Diocesan Centre for Spirituality, and has practical experience of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises. Donations (£5.00) invited to cover administration costs. Do also bring a packed lunch and stay for a quiet space 1.45pm2.30pm. Tea and Coffee will be provided. Further information available from Anne Hughes 01243 783918, Susan Cunningham 01243 775730, Barbara Phillips 01243 784876, Revd. Dr. Alison Green curate@chichestercathedral.org. uk . Meetings are also held on the third Tuesday evening each month at George Bell House, Canon Lane, Chichester.

• The Chichester Contemplative Prayer Group

Arrivals from 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start, finishing at 8.30pm.

‘BE STILL’. Exploring silent prayer in the Christian tradition

The meetings begin with some teaching on contemplative prayer, followed by 20 – 30 minutes of silence. All are welcome.

Presents a talk on ‘The Ignatian Spiritual Exercises’. Saturday 11th October 10am-12.45pm at St George’s Church, Whyke, Chichester, PO19 7AD. The day will be led by Simon Wethered, a retired

• Chichester Art Society’s autumn programme continues with a variety of events up to the end of the year. On Thursday October 16th

6.30-8.45pm Paul Arnott will be demonstrating how to use apps on your iPad or tablet to paint digital art. - On Thursday November 6th 10.30am-12.30pm Andrew Forker gives a screen presentation of “Wildlife Painting From Start To Finish”. - On Thursday November 20th 6.30-8.45pm Brighton artist Curtis Tappenden adjudicates the Society’s fourth annual award “The World of the Imagination”, a good opportunity to see some of the members’ work. - On Thursday December 4th 10.30am-12.30pm local artist Kate Tugwell explores “Colour Mixing”, key to any successful painting. (Visitors to meetings £3, includes refreshments and raffle). The Society’s popular Figures & Faces Workshops continue until November 25th. Portrait Study alternates with Life Study on Tuesday afternoons 1.30-4.30pm. These workshops are overseen by award-winning local artist Lucie Cookson and there are six of each.

Work in your preferred medium. Cost to non-members is £11 or £10 if three or more sessions are booked in advance. (Tea/coffee included). Portrait sessions are currently featuring actors in costume. The Society’s venue is Bassil Shippam Centre, Tozer Way, St Pancras, where there is parking and easy access. For more information or to book places, contact the Secretary on 01243 602360 or email jean. campbell@zen.co.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.

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Food & Drink

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Experts say Foodbanks are inevitable in the UK

FOOD INSECURITY AND MALNUTRITION in the UK is a much wider problem than has been recognised, according to experts from the University of Manchester. Dr Kingsley Purdam says the demand for foodbanks is underestimated with large numbers of people thought to be at risk of malnutrition in the UK. Many older people also face food insecurity. The rapid growth in the number of foodbanks and food donation points in supermarkets suggests a ‘normalisation’ of food aid. The research drew on survey evidence, case studies of foodbanks and interviews with foodbank users, and identified that: • In one Northwest city, there are seven Trussell Trust foodbanks, and a further thirty other food aid providers in the area. • Substantial numbers of people are constrained in their food choices and are skipping meals to prioritize their families. The Government spends an estimated £13 billion on diseaserelated malnutrition each year

(BAPEN 2012). The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has identified better nutrition as one of the key costsaving initiatives for the NHS. Dr Purdam said: “In political and media debates foodbank users have been variously described as being: ‘opportunists’, ‘not able to cook or budget’ and ‘living like animals’. Yet evidence from the Citizens Advice Bureau suggests that the main reported reason for referring a person to a foodbank was a delay in benefit payments. “Moreover, the research suggests that people using foodbanks have a clear understanding of the costs of food and are limited in how they could change their financial

circumstances. Many people were reluctant to use a foodbank because of the stigma and embarrassment. Grandparents and parents reported skipping meals so their children could eat, and also stated that they were not able to afford to have their children’s friends around for tea.” Extracts from the case studies: The foodbank users’ accounts demonstrate that they had concerns about the social stigma of asking for food aid: • “It throws your pride out of the window...I am doing it for my kids, I am not going to make my kids suffer just because of my pride.” (Female, 34). •“I was nervous coming here,

I thought I had done something wrong…having to ask for food your ego takes a battering.” (Male, 40). • A mother described how she had collected a food parcel on behalf of her grown-up daughter who was too embarrassed to come. She stated: “My daughter doesn’t want to be seen as a scrounger.” (Female, 55). Many of the people visiting the case study foodbanks were vulnerable and in urgent need: • “I was willing to turn to prostitution if I did not get help from the foodbank.” (Female, unknown age). • “I need to make sure my kids have full bellies.” (Female, 40). • “We say to my mum make sure you eat but she says she’s not hungry…she’s just making sure we eat first.” (Child visiting foodbank with her mother). Dr Purdam said there seems to be an inevitability to the scale of food insecurity given the economic recession and the present welfare reforms. He said: “Many of the foodbank users we spoke to seemed

to be surviving from week to week even day to day. Some of the older people in need of food aid were not able to collect food parcels themselves and were having parcels delivered. Moreover, many people in need of food aid may not live near a foodbank. We also found that some of the foodbanks were running low on food supplies. “Whilst local authorities have provided some funding, food aid is predominantly reliant on volunteers, food donations and the support of supermarkets and food manufacturers.” He said: “It can be questioned why the levels of food insecurity and malnutrition are so high in the UK and whether the government’s reliance on food aid is economically and politically efficient given the impact on people’s health and wellbeing. “Food has an important role in defining our identities and in terms of family relationships. Yet this seems to have been neglected in the political debates surrounding food aid.”

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Health & Beauty

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Garlic and raisins reduce risk of early childbirth

Pregnancy and giving birth are full of joy and happiness, but also worries too. Every expectant mother on the planet wants the safe delivery of her baby, and preferably on the due date! I was very lucky with both of my children, and their deliveries went on for hours, (36 to be precise!) but luckily they were not complicated or early. I have had many friends though, that experienced early childbirth and it can be very frightening and quite a shock, not only because you are not physically prepared, but also mentally it can be scary. Our bodies are designed to go through the ‘three trimesters’ for a reason. It’s nature’s way of preparing our bodies for this extraordinary event! The first trimester lasts from the first through to the 13th week of pregnancy. Although you may not look pregnant during the first trimester, your body is going through enormous changes as it accommodates a growing fetus. In the first few weeks your hormone levels change significantly, your uterus begins to support the growth of the placenta and the fetus, your body begins to make more blood in order

to carry oxygen and nutrients to the developing baby, and your heart rate increases. The second Trimester is often called the “golden era,” and (weeks 13–27) is the most comfortable period of time for the majority of pregnant women. Most of the early pregnancy symptoms will gradually disappear, and you should enjoy a more restful night’s sleep and a surge in energy levels during the daytime. The third trimester lasts from the 28th week through the birth of your baby. During the third trimester you will start seeing your health care practitioner more frequently. Your doctor will regularly test your urine for protein, check your blood pressure, listen to the fetal heart rate, measure your fundal height (the approximate length of your uterus), and check your hands and legs for

any swelling. Getting the correct nutrients and good food inside you to support you and your baby at this time is critical. New studies in Sweden have found that during pregnancy, eating garlic and dried fruits reduces the risk of preterm birth. Nearly 20,000 pregnant women were involved in the study and of these 5 per cent gave birth prematurely. The researchers found that women who ate above average amounts of garlic, particularly at the start of their pregnancy, have a 30 per cent reduced risk of giving birth prematurely. In addition eating large amounts of dried fruits, especially raisins, later on in the pregnancy reduced the risk of an early birth by 40 per cent. Garlic’s effect is particularly interesting, as preterm births are often caused by infections. They believe that it may

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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. Harmony Acutherapy Clinic, 4 The Chambers, 28 Chapel Street, Chichester, PO19 1DL. Call 01243 537806. www. harmonyacupunctureclinic.co.uk Free consultations and free parking.

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Battle of the wardrobe 53% OF PEOPLE from the South East think that women should be allowed more space in shared wardrobes than men according to a new study launched today by British Heart Foundation (BHF) shops for their Bag it. Beat it. campaign. The campaign urges donations of unwanted items to BHF shops to raise funds for congenital heart disease. When asked why women should be allowed more space in the wardrobe, over a third of people from the South East (37%) said it was because women are judged more heavily on looks than men, 28% said because it stopped arguments and 24% said it’s more important that women look good. 13% of people from the South East admitted to falling out with their partner for taking up too much wardrobe space, with an average of three arguments per year. Common tactics people from the South East use to avoid arguments

over wardrobe space include; 12%

(42%) and 13% confessed to having

Angie Vidler, BHF Regional

hanging clothes inside other clothes to hide them, 8% cutting off new labels before they hang clothes up and 8% buying a separate wardrobe. South East people also admitted to only wearing around half of their wardrobe in the last six months

clothes hanging up from the 80s. BHF shops are urging the public to Bag it. Beat it. by having a clear out and donating their unwanted things to their local BHF shop to raise vital funds for congenital heart disease.

Manager, says: “It seems it truly is the war of the wardrobe in South East households. Instead of fighting over the space, we’re urging the public to put aside some time to have a clear out and donate bags of their unwanted items to their local

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Brain Gym Brain Gym

No.190

Each number in the grid represents a different letter of the alphabet and every letter of the alphabet is used. Use the given letter(s) to the right of the main grid to start you off.

7 8

Last week’s solutions: 2

X D V K

O F

L A

20 21

J R Z E

T Q C Y W U N M S H B G P

Wordsquare Wordsquare

A I B A E V A L L How you rate: 6 words - average; 9 words - good; 12 words - very good; 15 or more - excellent.

Last week’s solutions:

CRYPTIC - Across: 1 Pleasure; 5 Ball; 9 Otic; 10 Ignorant; 11 Route; 12 Lattice; 13 Stock breeders; 18 Resented; 19 Saps; 20 Portend; 21 Turns; 22 Step; 23 Proceeds. Down: 2 Lets out; 3 Ascetic; 4 Regular reader; 6 Avarice; 7 Letters; 8 Loathe; 13 Stripes; 14 Observe; 15 Kennel; 16 Dispute; 17 Repined. QUICK - Across: 1 Adoption; 5 Acts; 9 User; 10 Strainer; 11 Waver; 12 Portend; 13 United Kingdom; 18 Building; 19 Item; 20 Agitate; 21 Stray; 22 Dull; 23 Assorted. Down: 2 Disdain; 3 Perfect; 4 Outspokenness; 6 Contend; 7 Serfdom; 8 Barren; 13 Upbraid; 14 Initial; 15 Endear; 16 Glitter; 17 Operate.

Choose either quick or cryptic clues.

Cryptic Clues:

Codeword Crossword

Double Crossword Double Crossword

Across 1. Qualified corndealer? (11) 9. One who insists on facts is later confused (7) 10. Enclose a brooch (5) 11. Sailor returned with an article to wash (5) 12. Women have warm regard for his wares (7) 13. Charge back up in time, perhaps (6) 15. For him to laze is unusual (6) 18. The last word in conversation, perhaps (7) 20. Dish used by photographers? (5) 22. A torn stub joins at the sides (5) 23. Odd way to go from place to place (7) 24. Agree with someone as tall as yourself? (3,3,2,3)

Down 2. It beats any one of 13 cards (5) 3. Intend to let out apparel (7) 4. Don’t encourage delay (3,3) 5. Stage make-up (5) 6. A dog leaps in wildly (7) 7. Literally, it had population (11) 8. It needs to be accurate, even after drink (6,5) 14. Possible purse of plenty (7) 16. Some grass to spare, perhaps (7) 17. He should honour his agreement to the letter (6) 19. Cook and sew (5) 21. A negative in any trouble (5)

Kakuro Kakura 9

10 22

17 16

23 21

aegis, ages, gait, gaiter, gaits, garret, garter, gate, gates, gear, gears, gets, girt, gist, grate, grater, grates, gratis, great, grist, grit, grits, rage, rager, rages, rags, registrar, rigs, sage, sager, stag, stage, stager, stagier, tags, tiger, triage, trig.

Across

Down

1. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 15. 18. 20. 22. 23. 24.

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 14. 16. 17. 19. 21.

Strange machine (11) Non-professional (7) Subject (5) Takes notice (5) Succeed (7) Transgress (6) Parson (6) Shorten (7) Hatred (5) Master (5) Eating away (7) Compel (11)

Declaim (5) Disloyalty (7) Sudden (6) Heading (5) Out of doors (4,3) Stylish (11) Successor (11) Abandon (7) Prospect (4-3) Merry-making (6) Ignoramus (5) Ass (5)

Fill in the white squares with numbers 1 to 9. Each horizontal block must add up to the number in the shaded square to its left, and each vertical block to the number above. Numbers may be used once in each block. Last week’s solutions:

1 9 6 1 4 5 8 4 6 8 3 1 4 2 1 2 1 7 8 4 2 6 7 9 5 4 7 1 3 9 5 1 9 5

4 9 3 4 5 3 5 8 7 6 4 5 2 1 9 2 8 2 2 8 4

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Replace the question mark with a letter so that the letters within each circle can be arranged to form words on a common theme. What are the three words, and the letter represented by the question mark?

G O

E R T E A E ? A T D R E A H D E Last week’s solutions: The letter represented by the question mark is L. Dolphin, narwhal, sea lion, all marine mammals.

Alphamuddle Alphamuddle Rearrange the letters in the grid B to make five words that read both across and down. Five letters have been placed to start you off.

33 25 9

Last week’s solutions:

Quick Clues:

Scribble pad

Give yourself ten minutes to find as many words as possible using the letters in the grid. Each word must use the central letter and at least 3 others, and letters may be used only once. You cannot use plurals, foreign words or proper nouns, but verb forms ending in ‘s’ are permitted. There is one 9-letter word to be found.

Circlegram Circlegram

a very large

1 9

4 8

5 1

Sudoku Sudoku Fill in the grids below so that every column, every row and each of the 3x3 boxes contains all the digits from 1 to 9.

Simple

Intermediate

Last week’s solutions: >

Difficult

From top to bottom Simple, Intermediate, Difficult

W W A G G

A O N E R

L R S N U

N S O I N

E E I E N

Last week’s solutions: Roast, Occur, Acute, Sutra, Tread.

Quiz 1. Whose only opera was Fidelio? 2. Who was the queen consort of Edward VII? 3. Which US state is known as the Heart of Dixie? 4. Of what nationality was Django Reinhardt? 5. Of which country is Port Moresby the capital?

Niner 6. Which boxer was known as The Manassa Mauler? 7. In which craft did Yuri Gagarin become the first man in space? 8. In which Texan city is the Alamo? 9. Of which ballet company was Nureyev a member when he defected? 10. Whom did George I succeed as monarch?

11. Which party is named from the Gaelic for Soldiers of Destiny?

Each number from 1 to 9 represents a different letter. Solve the clues and insert the letters in the appropriate squares to discover a word which uses all nine letters.

Chichester Herald is the area’s largest 277459 gives an Indian city; family? independently owned 658677 givesnewspaper, a Scottish city; written 13. Who wrote Breakfast at Tiffany’s? 617337 gives a French city. and put together by local people, reaching 14. How is Holy Innocent’s Day also known? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 15. Which world leaders met at the 1943 an audience of up to 75,000 every week 12. Of which city were the Medici a noble

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Errors costly for City themselves out of trouble with Exeter’s enthusiasm to press leading to Chichester gaining several free kicks in their own half. As the home side pressed high up the pitch they left space in behind their back line, Symonds and Challen both looked to capitalise upon this with some very direct runs and crosses into the box however the front line were unable to connect with any of these balls and Exeter’s goalkeeper remained largely untested. The home side’s best chance of scoring looked to come from corners; they had a large succession in the later stages of the half however good organisation meant Chichester were able to clear their lines with relative ease. Exeter did break the deadlock, in bizarre circumstances, late on in the first half. After saving a harmless effort on goal from wide on the right goalkeeper Piironein mistakenly placed the ball on the floor for a goal-kick. The home

Sunday 28 September 2014 South West Division One Exeter City Ladies 2 – 0 Chichester City Ladies

CHICHESTER LADIES made their longest away journey of the season on Sunday as they took on Exeter city ladies. The Grecians were growing in strength after an indifferent start to the season. Chichester themselves were looking to get their season going in earnest after an impressive performance at home to Shanklin Ladies the previous week saw them get a point in a game they really deserved to win. In the early exchanges of the game both teams shared even levels of possession. Exeter were keen to press the Chichester back line very high up the pitch and didn’t give the defenders or midfielders a moment on the ball before trying to regain possession. For the most part Chichester coped very well, playing

team’s centre forward, sensing the ball had not gone out, walked up to the ball and passed it into an empty net much to the bemusement of the away side. Shortly after this incident the referee blew for half time, Chichester found themselves a goal down in a half they deserved to go in level. The second half got under way and Chichester knew they had to work hard if they wanted to go home with all three points. Exeter continued their high pressing style but were now tiring and were unable recover so quickly when the ball went past their midfield line. Greene and Cheshire were now working much better as a pairing and the latter found herself clear of her marker a few times early on, thanks to a couple of good saves and some tenacious tracking back she was unable to gain any meaningful strikes on goal. Twice Symonds found herself with just the goalkeeper to beat however the

Exeter defence applied just enough pressure to put her off taking her chances. It was beginning to look like one of those days for the green army as Symonds hit the bar, Challen found herself in on goal but unable to control a difficult bouncing ball to get her shot on target and Widdowson came agonisingly close with a volley from outside the area. Sure enough Chichester were made to pay for not taking their chances but it was not through the home side creating a goal for themselves. Widdowson played a back pass to Piironein and as she tried to control the ball it rolled under her foot, as she tried to recover the home side forward showed good anticipation to follow the ball in and once again had the easiest of chances into an empty net. After another set back the Green army did not become despondent rather they upped their game another gear sensing they could still get something from this game. They created several more chances but were unable to really test the home team goalkeeper. The ladies now play Southampton

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