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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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Romance Fraud in Sussex

Finding love and friendship online is increasingly popular. It can be highly enjoyable however, meeting new people this way does come with its own set of risks. One of the most concerning is romance fraud, which not only creates great emotional pain but can also lead to significant financial losses.

In the past year, nearly a quarter of all fraud cases reported to the Fraud Support Service at Victim Support Sussex were linked to romance scams, showing how common this type of crime has become.

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WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL – TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

STOCKBRIDGE ROAD NORTHBOUND, CHICHESTER

NOTICE IS hereby given that in pursuance of the provisions of Section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984, as amended, the use of Stockbridge Road Northbound, Chichester from junction with Southgate Link to junction with Canal Wharf temporarily prohibited from 25/09/24.

The restriction will be in place Night-time only overnight 25/09 and 26/09 (road will be reopen during daytime).

This emergency closure is necessary to allow SGN locate and repair gas escape.

It is anticipated the works will be completed by 27/09/24
Emergency vehicle, Residential and Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times
The alternative route for traffic will be signed on site
This notice will be effective for a maximum of 21 days from the date given above

Any queries about the effect of the closure on traffic using the highway please contact the West Sussex Contact Centre on 01243 642105

Any queries about the nature of works please contact SGN on 07974846993.

Matt Davey
Assistant Director of Highways, Transport and Planning

Public notice WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE STOCKBRIDGE ROAD NORTHBOUND, CHICHESTER NOTICE IS hereby given that in pursuance of the provisions of Section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984, as amended, the use of Stockbridge Road Northbound, Chichester from junction with Southgate Link to junction with Canal Wharf temporarily prohibited from 25/09/24. The restriction will be in place Night-time only overnight 25/09 and 26/09 (road will be reopen during daytime). This emergency closure is necessary to allow SGN locate and repair gas escape. It is anticipated the works will be completed by 27/09/24 Emergency vehicle, Residential and Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times The alternative route for traffic will be signed on site This notice will be effective for a maximum of 21 days from the date given above Any queries about the effect of the closure on traffic using the highway please contact the West Sussex Contact Centre on 01243 642105 Any queries about the nature of works please contact SGN on 07974846993. Dated 26 September 2024 Matt Davey Assistant Director of Highways, Transport and Planning

Drama, Dance and Singing Workshop – 4-8 year olds

Each 25 minute workshop is led by an experienced, DBS actor/drama teacher appearing in the role as the Little Green Alien. Using drama, dance and singing, they’ll take the children on a fascinating, improvisational exploration through outer space.

Location: Chichester Library

Date: Tuesday 29 October

Time: 10.00–10.30am or 10.45–11.15am

Booking essential – please speak with staff to reserve a place

Parents and carers must remain with their child during this activity

Chichester Library, Tower Street
Chichester, PO19 1QJ 
chichester.library@westsussex.gov.uk
01243 777351
Midhurst Library

Arun & Chichester Good Food Fortnight 20th Sept-6th Oct 2024

WHAT IS THE ARUN & CHICHESTER GOOD FOOD FORTNIGHT?

The Arun and Chichester Good Food Fortnight is a programme of food-related activities and events across the two districts with the aims of:

  • Celebrating local food projects that alleviate food poverty and improve access to food
  • Encouraging growing, cooking and eating together
  • Spotlighting businesses that champion local, sustainable and affordable food
  • Making connections between organisations, businesses and individuals committed to improving the local food system
  • Working together to create a good food movement.

We are calling on the residents of Arun and Chichester to get involved in the Good Food Fortnight – by attending events, taking part in activities and making a pledge towards a better food future:

Find out more on arunchifood.org.uk/work/food-fortnight. Make your pledges on social media tagging @arunchifood #ACGoodFoodFortnight and we will share your posts.

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