Category Archives: Letters

A WHEELCHAIR user with a serious neurological condition leapt off the world’s highest commercial bungee jump to raise vital funds for Midhurst charity, Canine Partners.   Jackie Kennedy, from Poplar in East London, jumped 709 feet from Bloukrans Bridge in

Hundreds of local school children came together on Friday, March 8, and Monday, March 18, for Voices for Peace held at the Chichester Cathedral.   The children rehearsed together during the afternoon and then performed six beautiful songs to a

What IS it really like to work at the RSPCA Mount Noddy Rehoming Centre? Meet animal care assistant Jo, who explains why she wouldn’t swap her job for anything else.   7.45am. The rain is beating down on my windscreen

Since her visit to Chichester Nursery School last year, Chichester MP Gillian Keegan has been calling for maintained nursery schools to be fully funded.   During her tour, Gillian was impressed by the community work Chichester Nursery does to support

Chichester Harbour Conservancy welcomed Sarah Mukherjee last week, as part of the Government’s review of all national parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty.   Ms Mukherjee, who is one of the members of the review panel, is a former

THE Rev Jenny Gaffin handed cheques for just under £2,000 to both SAAFA (the Armed Forces charity, formerly known as Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association) and the Royal British Legion from donations made during the poppy event on Hayling

The University of Chichester has been shortlisted for three awards in the national Whatuni Student Choice Awards.   It is a finalist in three categories: courses and lecturers; students’ union, and; student support.   Across the last six months the

A NATIONWIDE survey of 5,500 adults by campaign group Right to Vote shows 54 per cent in the West Sussex constituency favour a new public vote including those in Chichester.   With key votes taking place in the House of

THE TEAM at Covers Timber and Builders Merchants in Chichester donned an array of silly socks to raise funds for local charity Aldingbourne Trust.   A colourful collection of socks featuring everything from spots and stripes to more intricate patterns

Dabbers were at the ready on Wednesday night last week, as residents enjoyed a charity bingo night.   The event was hosted by children’s TV star Dave Benson Phillips at The Duke & Rye pub, in West Street.   The