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A ground-breaking series of conferences looking at mental health are being held across West Sussex. They have been spearheaded and organised by the county’s High Sheriff Dr Tim Fooks who is bringing together community groups, individuals, charities, and statutory agencies, as well as the emergency services, in each of the seven neighbourhood areas of the county, to raise the profile of mental health burden and seek ‘joined up’ solutions. Editor In Chief Gary Shipton attended the conference at The Assembly Room in Chichester - and here are his personal takeaways from the discussions.
22 days ago
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Jane Austen’s classic novel Emma, adapted by Ryan Craig, has arrived at the Chichester Festival Theatre. Editor In Chief Gary Shipton, who has been attending the CFT for more than half a century, gives his verdict.
about 2 months ago
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The 2025 Goodwood Health Summit, presented by Randox Health, returned for its third year on Thursday October 2, bringing together leading experts to discuss crucial topics surrounding the connection between soil health and the human microbiome. Editor In Chief Gary Shipton, who has attended all three summits and has adjusted his own diet in the light of the emerging evidence from them, was at Goodwood House. These are his menu takeaways from the day.
3 months ago
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William Golding’s debut 1954 novel Lord of the Flies has been required reading on many school syllabuses for decades. Its brutal exploration of morality, leadership, and the ensuring chaos when a society’s rules collapse, has left an indelible mark on the minds of many. Nigel Williams’ stage adaptation has arrived at Chichester Festival Theatre and Editor In Chief Gary Shipton who himself read the book at school was in the audience for the first night.
3 months ago
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Justin Audibert, Artistic Director of the Chichester Festival Theatre, directs Chichester’s first ever production of Shakespeare’s tragedy Hamlet. Editor In Chief Gary Shipton – who has been attending the CFT for more than half a century – was in the audience for the historic three and a half hour performance in the Minerva Theatre.
3 months ago
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Choir by Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti is enjoying its world premiere at Chichester’s Minerva Theatre. Editor In Chief Gary Shipton – who has been a festival theatre devotee for more than half a century – was in the audience to give his verdict.
5 months ago
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Chichester Festival Theatre has unveiled its summer musical Top Hat based on RKOs 1935 film starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin. Editor In Chief Gary Shipton – who has been attending the summer season for more than 50 years - was in the audience.
5 months ago
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Comment by Gary Shipton the Editor In Chief of the Chichester Observer, the Bognor Regis Observer, the Midhurst and Petworth Observer, and their sister newspapers and websites.
5 months ago
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The drawing room at Wilton Park near Steyning in West Sussex was packed with business and community leaders keen to find ways to collaborate to drive economic growth. Editor In Chief of Sussex World and its weekly newspapers Gary Shipton joined the audience. These are his takeaways from the day.
5 months ago
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The drawing room at Wilton Park near Steyning in West Sussex was packed with business and community leaders keen to find ways to collaborate to drive economic growth. Editor In Chief of Sussex World and its weekly newspapers Gary Shipton joined the audience. These are his takeaways from the day.
5 months ago
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The Goodwood Art Foundation has been unveiled to the international media - and the not-for-profit organization with a focus on art, education and environment opens to the public on Saturday May 31, 2025. The site comprises two gallery spaces set in 70-acres of landscaped grounds as well as a superb new café.
7 months ago