Find Santa’s stags in Midhurst
SHOPKEEPERS have launched their Midhurst reward card Christmas treasure hunt to seek out Santa’s stags and raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support at the same time. In what they hope will become an...
View ArticleStudents lead as West sussex pupils enjoy a football feast
GIRLS and boys representing schools from the Chichester and Bognor areas competed at the local school sport partnership’s Year 5/6 football tournaments.Run by the West Sussex West school sport...
View ArticleVOTE: Are you concerned about the failure to provide a drop-off point for...
The failure of planners to provide a ‘dropping off’ point for parents bringing children to the new Midhurst Rother College is still causing serious concern.Following an outcry from residents and town...
View ArticleDUNCAN BARKES How does the smallest voice shout loudest?
An ex-councillor in Bideford, Devon, has now reached the High Court as part of his mission to ban prayers being said during council meetings. Once again we have an example of how those in the minority...
View ArticleHinshelwood unimpressed despite Selsey fightback
Selsey battled back from two goals down to steal a point against Ringmer in division one of the Sussex League - but boss Adam Hinshelwood was angry at a below-par first-half display.George Holah struck...
View ArticleBlues can’t force win - but they can stay top
Chichester took three points from a tough 23-23 draw at Cobham to remain top of London one south.The Blues knew this would be a tricky assignment, made harder by losing outstanding vice-captain Billy...
View ArticleKELLY BROWN Mum’s the Word...At last I’ve got time to enjoy the most...
I’ve been a bit demob happy this week and spent so much time apologising to everyone at work for it.Yep, today I start my annual leave and will not be back at work until January 3. Fantastic!Never...
View ArticleWin a pair of annual badges to Fontwell Park racecourse
FONTWELL PARK has a packed fixture list of 24 race meetings for 2012 – and you could get to the lot for free with this week’s Chichester Observer.The popular jump-racing course just off the A27 is...
View ArticleLoxwood girl’s magic wins her award
A 16-year-old Loxwood girl who has endured 23 operations and is in constant pain has received a national award after setting up her own charity to bring joy to the lives of other seriously ill...
View ArticleArun bowlers are too strong for Sussex visitors
Arun entertained the Sussex County Bowling Association for a six-rink annual men’s fixture. Arun won on four rinks and lost on two to win by 78 shots - the score 159-81.Scores: D Taffurelli, J Dyke, D...
View ArticlePETER HOMER All About Wine...Bring out the festive bubbles
A surefire way to add an irresistible extra sparkle to the Christmas festivities is always available, although like most good things it comes at a price. Good champagne is the key ingredient of...
View ArticleNew blue badges will be more difficult to forge
BLUE badges for disabled drivers will in future cost more and be harder to forge.These are two features of significant blue badge reforms which West Sussex County Council is introducing from January 1...
View ArticleSussex Online TV What’s on around the county
THIS week on SOTV we take a look at the Christmas shows playing in Sussex this month including Peter Pan, The Night Before Christmas and Spamalot!Plus, all the latest motoring news.
View ArticleRegis gymnasts can beam with pride at their debut-year efforts
Regis Gymnastics Club rounded off their debut year of competition with an impressive performance at the Southbourne beam and vault invitational competition.With the most experienced team members...
View ArticleTALK: Haslemere Museum hosts history talk
PLANNING for next year, on Saturday January 14 at 2.15pm, Haslemere Museum hosts a visit by Laura Ponsonby who will talk on the history of Shulbrede Priory, the fascinating and remarkable Augustinian...
View ArticleRallying cry to fight cuts to Midhurst and Petworth bus services
PEOPLE in the Midhurst and Petworth area are being urged to make their protests heard as West Sussex County Council launches a survey on a third phase of proposed cuts in subsidies to bus companies....
View ArticleIt’s turkey time as golf seniors trot along for honours
Cowdray Park seniors held their third and final turkey trot of the year. The early pace-setter with 37 points was Dave Darby and he was followed by Dave Gaff and Bill Hummerston on the same figure....
View ArticleChichester Festival Theatre emptied over fire alarm
A thousand theatre-goers were evacuated into the pouring rain after a smoke machine, which was to be used on stage, activated the fire alarms at Chichester Festival Theatre.The 4pm Monday performance...
View ArticleSchoolchildren bring sparkle to residents in Pulborough
RESIDENTS at The Anchorage residential home in Pulborough were given a festive treat week when an award-winning school choir performed a Christmas carol concert for them.The 53-strong choir from St...
View ArticleSoftball: Falcons soar into play-offs, but can’t cap first season with title
Chichester Falcons rounded off their inaugural season in the Solent Indoor League by taking the runners-up trophy after a fiercely-competitive double header.The first fixture saw the return of Baffins...
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