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Chichester Fringe Launches New Commissioning Grant Scheme

Chichester Fringe is excited to announce the launch of its brand-new commissioning grant scheme. Two successful artists or companies will each receive a £250 grant to help bring their work to life. In addition to financial support, recipients will secure a spot in the Chichester Fringe 2025 programme.

This grant is designed for those who need additional financial assistance to develop their performances. The funds can be used for securing rehearsal space, purchasing props, or creating costumes. Successful applicants will also be given a performance slot at Chichester Fringe 2025.

From April 2024, Chichester City Council awarded Chichester Fringe a core funding grant of £15,000 over three years.

“Chichester City Council is excited to support the Chichester Fringe, fuelling the creativity of emerging artists and enriching our city’s vibrant cultural scene. These grants offer a fantastic opportunity to showcase fresh talent, provide vital support for new work, and contribute to making Chichester an even more dynamic, thriving community,”

Councillor Rhys Chant, Chair of Chichester City Council’s Arts Forum.

Applications will be open from Monday, 2 December to Wednesday, 1 January 2025.

For more information, visit Chichester Fringe Commissioning Grant 2025: https://www.chichesterfringe.co.uk/about-us/commissioning-grant-2025 

Chichester Fringe will announce the successful applicants in the New Year.

Dates for Fringe 2025 are 31st May – 14th June.

Chichester City Council Parish Meeting - City Council Plan It has been six months since we adopted your City Council Plan and as promised, with the Autumn Newsletter we have informed you of our progress. Monday 25th November 4pm - 8pm Drop in at anytime Talks will be held at 6pm Tel: 01243 788502 Email: councilplan@chichestercity.gov.uk Assembly Room The Council House, North Street, Chichester, PO19 1LQ Your Key Priorities Improve the environment Create a vibrant thriving and active community Fill the gaps in the city’s infrastructure Preserve the city’s heritage This Parish Meeting will expand upon the information delivered and give you a chance to provide feedback in person!

Chichester City Parish Meeting – City Plan Update

Chichester City Council is hosting a Parish Meeting to update residents on the progress of the City Council Plan, while also providing an opportunity to give feedback on current and future projects.

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Chichester Arts Forum

Chichester Arts Form welcomes artists of all kinds to share their passions, network with fellow creatives, and be inspired!

Join us for the next installment on Thursday, 14th November from 6pm to 8pm at the Council House.

📍 Location: Council House, Assembly Room, Chichester.

Infographic featuring a guitarist playing with words and the Chichester City Council logo. Chichester Arts Forum Thursday 14th November 6pm-8pm Hosted at The Council House In the Assembly Room North Street Chichester PO19 1LQ For more information contact: forums@chichestercity.gov.uk

Free Christmas Tree Decoration Workshops

Families are invited to enjoy free creative workshops during October half term, ahead of an enchanting Christmas Tree Stroll

Chichester BID has organised a series of creative family-friendly workshops this October half term, designed to involve the community in the lead-up to this year’s much anticipated Christmas Tree Stroll.

Mandy Coupar Workshop– Assembly Rooms, Wednesday 30 October: 10am- 2pm. Craft doves from recycled milk cartons and paint festive scenes on hanging wooden discs for the Here is Home Christmas Tree.

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Digital Switchover events coming soon

West Sussex County Council Libraries, in partnership with Neighbourhood Watch and BT Group, are hosting drop-in events to help residents understand the Digital Switchover. By 2027, all telephone providers will switch from analogue landlines to fibre, which may affect telecare devices and landline use during power cuts. Volunteers and experts will be available to explain the changes and offer advice on online safety.

Drop-in sessions will run from October to November in various libraries. No booking is required, so feel free to attend and learn how to stay informed and connected.

Event details

These are informal drop-in sessions, so there’s no need to book – just come along to your nearest location.

  • Billingshurst Library: Wednesday 30 October, 10.00 am – 12.30 pm
  • Rustington Library: Tuesday 5 November, 10.00 am – 12 noon
  • Littlehampton Library: Tuesday 5 November, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
  • Burgess Hill Library: Friday 8 November, 10.30 am – 1.00 pm
  • Midhurst Library: Monday 11 November, 10.00 am – 1.00 pm
  • Steyning Library: Wednesday 20 November, 10.30 am – 1.00 pm

We look forward to helping you stay informed and safe as these changes take place.

Find out more: Our Digital Voice Project with BT | Neighbourhood Watch Network (ourwatch.org.uk)

Photo of telephone handset on a cord dangling down. Text beside it displaying; Digital Switchover events coming soon. With the West Sussex County Council Logo.

Raising Your Profile by Ellen Cheshire

We are hosting our next Community Forum event on Wednesday 6th November 2024 in the Assembly Room from 10:00-12:30.

This is a free event for charity groups and organisations on ‘Raising Your Profile’ which will be delivered by Ellen Cheshire from Chichester Cathedral Trust. The session will be followed by a Q&A and networking. Refreshments will also be served.

The event is free to all however, we ask that you register through the following link so we may anticipate numbers: Raising your profile – RSVP here

A poster advertising the Raising your profile event. Chichester City Council Logo Free Training & Networking Event Raising your profile: How to best understand and reach your audiences through the right channels Please join us for our free session with Ellen Cheshire on how to raise your organisation's profile. This will be followed by a Q&A and networking. Refreshments will be served. Register now. Free

Positive Ageing Month

West Sussex County Council are hosting a selection of events at Bognor Regis and Midhurst Library.

Midhurst Library

RNID Hearing Checks – Drop in for a free three minute hearing check by RNID volunteers.
Wednesday 16 October – 9.30am–4.30pm

Drop in and meet: Everyone Active, Age UK, U3A, Alzheimer’s Society, Chichester Wellbeing, Prevention Assessment Team
Fire and Rescue, HILS Meals on Wheels
Wednesday 16 October – 9.30am–4.30pm

Bognor Regis Library

Hearing and Brain Talk with Dr Kate Hough
Monday 21 October – 11.00-12.00pm
This is a free event but pre-booking is essential. Please contact Bognor Regis Library for more details.

Drop in and meet: Arun Wellbeing, Age UK, U3A, Alzheimer’s Society, Prevention Assessment Team, Mind
Tuesday 22 October – 9.30am – 4.30pm

NHS Physical Movement Health Checks – No need to book, just turn up!
Tuesday 22 October – 9.30am-4.30pm

RNID Hearing Checks – Drop in for a free three minute hearing check by RNID volunteers.
Tuesday 22 October – 9.30am – 4.30pm

Spooky (not scary!) Stories – Library Events

Join us this half term for some fiendishly fun tales and a creepy craft activity! Suitable for children aged 4 -8 years.

Booking essential – please speak with staff to reserve a place. Parents and carers must remain with their child during this activity.

Tuesday 29 October – 10.00-11.00am – Midhurst Library
Tuesday 29 October – 2.30-3.30pm – Petworth Library
Thursday 31 October – 10.00-11.00am – Bognor Regis Library
Thursday 31 October – 10.30-11.30am – Selsey Library
Thursday 31 October – 2.00-3.00pm – Willowhale Library

Spooky (not scary!) Stories Join us this half term for somAe fiendishly fun tales and a creepy craft activity! Suitable for children aged 4 -8 years. Booking essential – please speak with staff to reserve a place. Parents and carers must remain with their child during this activity. Tuesday 29 October - 10.00-11.00am - Midhurst Library Tuesday 29 October - 2.30-3.30pm - Petworth Library Thursday 31 October - 10.00-11.00am - Bognor Regis Library Thursday 31 October - 10.30-11.30am - Selsey Library Thursday 31 October - 2.00-3.00pm - Willowhale Library

Message in a Bottle – Emergency Information Scheme

A bottle is supplied which contains a pre-printed form and two green cross stickers. The user fills in the form or if that is not possible a family member, friend or carer or member of a Health Team or Doctor could complete the form on behalf of the user.
The form contains information that clearly identifies them, this includes a photograph of the patient, basic medical details or information on where prescribed medicines are kept in the house, emergency contact numbers, any allergies etc. A section of
the form also contains useful information if the patient is diagnosed with Dementia or Alzheimer’s in case they may wander off, then there is some information that would be useful to the Emergency Services when trying to locate the patient.

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