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It may be the beginning of Advent, but it's also Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week . These are both forms of IBD, not to be confused with IBS. They are invisible 'disabilities' which, although potentially life limiting, don't define the person. We can't cure it, and many of those who suffer need life long medication which suppresses their immune system. Sending positive thoughts to all who deal with this, everyday.  Last weekend saw several Christmas events across our District, as civic lights were turned on, including a Christmas Market in Hunston, the LoveFromSelsey Craft Fair and the Friends of East Beach Xmas event. Donna and I visited the #LovefromSelsey event before helping marshall at the Friends of East Beach Christmas Party. Thank you to all of you who came along to help make it so successful, and of course, thanks also to the East Beach retailers who stayed open. Ali was a natural on the Tombola with her Rudolph attire, while Mick & Val were stal...

Last weekend we popped to some nearby crafter Christmas fairs; Donna is even more excited this year because our grandson has just turned one, so has her eye out for suitable presents and repeatedly asks me what I think he will like. This weekend sees several Christmas events across our District as civic lights are turned on: for instance, in Selsey it is the Friends of East Beach event on the 25th from 3pm to 6pm with Santa, at least one elf 'helper' and a pair of well known Disney princesses taking part.  We will return to Festive items later. Last week I had the second meeting of CDC’s Budget Review Group on Monday and there was a further STC Finance and Administration group on Tuesday. Donna and Steve were at CDC’s Planning Committee on Wednesday morning, which included an application from Bracklesham and two from Selsey. Donna went on from CDC to WSCC and a meeting of their Health and Social Care Committee. That evening we both went to STC’s Planning Committee, meaning Donn...