Month: May 2026

• May 25, 2026

  British Humour, Feature writing, HISTORY, Journalism

  Exploring Ealing Comedies: ‘Passport to Pimlico’ insights

  By HILARY GAVIN I’M NOT sure when I last posted my Facebook news round-up but it must have been almost two weeks ago now so I’m quickly dashing one off today. As you’ve probably seen I’ve been covering the two parish councils I write articles on for this WordPress blog – namely Hunston and Sidlesham…
• May 19, 2026

  Chichester District Council, Council reporting, Parish council stories, WSCC, WSCC Highways

  Villager quizzes parish council on “poor speed calming” along Hunston’s “dangerous” road

  FIRST video footage of Hunston Parish Council meeting held in the parish council offices in the village hall in West Sussex on Monday, May 18th, 2026*. By HILARY GAVIN A VILLAGER yesterday asked parish councillors to explain why traffic calming in Hunston is “so poor” compared to “very effective” road safety measures elsewhere in West…
• May 14, 2026

  Council reporting, Parish council stories, Uncategorized

  Sidlesham PC discusses the relevance of community forum at its May meeting

  By HILARY GAVIN THE first video footage of the Sidlesham Parish Council meeting held in the Parish Rooms in the West Sussex village on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026. THIS full meeting of Sidlesham Parish Council primarily dealt with electing the Chairman and Vice Chairman, SPC Representatives and working groups. Cllr Adrian Harland mentioned the newly-elected…
• May 11, 2026

  Uncategorized

  A daughter’s journey through Thorney Island’s secret history

  BBC SOUNDS: copyright owned by the BBC By HILARY GAVIN YOU COULD say the past week was a time for me to reflect after discovering more about “my patch” on the Manhood Peninsula. If you read my last WordPress blog, you’ll know that I decided to cycle to my holiday caravan let at Seal Bay…
• May 4, 2026

  Environment

  Cycling to Seal Bay: Embracing the outdoors in West Sussex

  By HILARY GAVIN YEARS ago I bought a T-shirt emblazoned with the words “Life’s a journey, enjoy the ride” which I still occasionally wear. Yes, I know it’s seen better days and I mostly use it as a pyjama top or when I’m gardening but – saying that – I might just put it on…