Local Winners Local Networking with Local Businesses

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THE NEWSLETTER for CHICHESTER CHAMBER of COMMERCE and INDUSTRY
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2012
Local Networking with Local Businesses
In this age of concern with “carbon footprint” and “localism”
what better way to find suppliers and clients than attending
networking groups locally?
Business networking is not an opportunity to hard sell though;
if you approach networking with the intent to do nothing
more than sell to the people in the room, you will almost
certainly go away disappointed. Networking is about building
longterm contacts and friendships.
It is said that up to 70 per cent of business is done by word
of mouth referral these days – so attend as many network
events as you can!
There are many ways to network, from annual membership
and lock-outs to free to attend and drop-ins. Many of the
groups are run on a franchise basis and if you are the local
organiser it can provide you with great opportunities to
market your company to a wide network of local businesses.
You will find that most attendees at these events come
from SMEs, however, you should never think that you are only
promoting yourself to the person in the room. You never
know to whom they are connected – it is very often this third
party referral that is the most valuable contact.
To get the most out of your networking try to find events
where you feel comfortable; you will be more relaxed and
more likely to create positive contacts. If you find yourself
standing alone, look for a friendly face or a group of people
you can join. Everyone is open to be approached at these
events so don’t feel shy.
Find a group to suit your personality and your needs try:
www.4networking.co.uk, www.bni-festival.co.uk,
www.firstfriday-network.co.uk, www.business-scene.com.
There are also several networks targeted at women only such
as www.scene4women.co.uk, www.mumpreneuruk.com,
www.agoodgossip.co.uk, www.theathenanetwork.com.
And not forgetting the Chichester Chamber itself!
Steve Wilson, First Friday Network
Local Winners
Winner of the Chichester Chamber of
Commerce and Industry 2012 Chichester
College award was Marieke Casey. She was
described as an excellent student throughout
the ILM First Line Management Certificate.
As well as demanding the best of herself in
her course work, Marieke has been able to
Two students of the University of Chichester Matt Towers (left) and Luke Seward are pictured
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Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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Letter from the President
Farid Ahmed – President CCCI
Let me take this opportunity to share a vision with you; my vision of
the Chichester Chamber of Commerce & Industry in the not at all very
distant future.
I don’t know about you, but I reckon the Chamber just keeps
getting better and better. The events are livelier, presentations get
even more interesting, more business is being done between
members, more activities are on offer, the media asks for our opinion
more often, and we’re always having to find more chairs at meetings
because they are so popular.
Clearly, we’re doing something right. And we are going to do
more of what we’re good at, to continue improving the Chamber in
the way that keeps making it better, and not just make it different for
the sake of change.
We want to preserve the ‘feel’ of the Chamber, that sense that it is run by its members,
for its members. No Them and Us, no Chiefs and Indians, no Bosses and The Bossed
Around. This Chamber can only succeed, as it always has, on our collective effort to
improve it as the principal business organisation in the area, making a difference to the
economic prosperity of this part of West Sussex.
I firmly believe that we will best achieve this by continuing to enhance our credentials
as the foremost organisation representing business. People don’t want to see us as a
political group, a bunch of activists or generally out there to meddle, provoke and annoy.
We will generate the most respect and achieve the best engagement with local
authorities, the LEP, other Chambers of Commerce – and the general public – if they all see
us as business-focused, presenting well-reasoned opinions and advice, lobbying on key
issues that really matter, being non-partisan, secular and sensible.
In the future, I really do believe that the Chamber can become something of a
powerhouse of local commerce and for it to be recognised that being part of it is one of
the best things to do for your business.
Is that the kind of Chamber you want to be part of? If so, I’ll see you there!
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January/February 2012
Localism
Coastal West Sussex Partnership working together
How can the Coastal West Sussex Partnership support the
delivery of Coast to Capital’s Local Enterprise Partnership
agenda?
Hopefully you’ll now be aware of the Coast to Capital Local
Enterprise Partnership, a public private sector partnership that
has been established across Croydon, Brighton and Hove,
Lewes and the whole of West Sussex, which has a mission to
provide public and private sector leadership to drive
sustainable private sector-led growth and job creation across
the area.
Lead by a board and supported by five area partnerships,
the Coastal West Sussex Partnership being one of them, the
work of the Coast to Capital LEP has focused on two themes,
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship and Internationalisation.
The Coastal West Sussex (CWS) Partnership has an
opportunity to work with, influence and benefit from the
work of Coast to Capital. Again, the CWS Partnership is a mix
of leaders from business, education institutions and the public
sector who work together on economic issues which affect the
coastal area from Selsey in the west to Shoreham in the east
and will shortly encompass Newhaven and Lewes.
The Coastal area is well known for the economic challenges
that it faces because of poor infrastructure and low skills
levels, but is less well known for some of the fantastic
businesses we have in the area, niche industry sectors and high
achieving education institutions.
Through the CWS Partnership, we need to work with and
build on these assets whilst addressing some of the challenges
we face. Working closely with the LEP, we will seek out
opportunities to build enterprise into many aspects of
education and community activities, we will create a spatial
vision for the area which is based on growth to promote the
area as a place to do business while benefitting from the
natural environment of the sea and the South Downs.
It is really important that businesses from across the coastal
area have an opportunity to feed into this work and to help
shape and develop new opportunities. The chambers of
commerce already take an active role, but we are always
looking for others to be involved.
To find out more details about the CWS Partnership please take a
look at our website www.coastalwestsussex.org.uk and get in touch
Caroline Wood
Chichester’s Business Improvement District – giving a boost to local business
Firstly, we want to thank you for voting for the City’s
Business Improvement District. Around £1.3 million, over the
next five years, will be invested in the city to deliver projects
and initiatives that will benefit local businesses and help
boost the local economy.
Although business rates are collected locally, all of the money is
sent to central government. The BID gives us the chance to
invest in the local projects and initiatives that matter most to us,
and to spend our money locally. By working together, we also
have the opportunity to buy together and bring costs down.
The BID is a great example of localism. It is run by you, for
you. The Chichester City Centre Partnership Ltd, which consists
of local businesses, will deliver the business plan. You were
very clear that you wanted your money to be spent on
marketing the city, organising the city, environmental
improvements and safety initiatives. This work will start on
April 1 and will initially cover the next five years.
We are very excited about what the BID can achieve and we
look forward to working closely with you over the coming
months and years.
If you are interested in getting involved in the City Centre
Partnership, or you want to find out more, please call Kim Long or
01243 534677email klong@chichester.gov.uk. You can also find out
more about the BID by visiting www.chichesterbid.co.uk
Keeping clients local
For those working in professional services in Chichester and
the surrounding areas, recommendations are a key source of
new business. Knowing who to recommend is an important
element in retaining clients – allowing us to all focus on our
unique specialisms and ultimately deliver first class service.
Chichester has a strong networking ethos, backed up by the
Chamber’s work. To echo this, Recenseo is holding a
networking event for those working in the professional
services sector. The event is aimed at solicitors, accountants,
business consultants and referrers working in the Sussex area.
The details are: Thursday February 16, 5.30-7.30pm, Dresden
Room, George Bell House, Chichester Cathedral
For more information please email emma@recenseo.co.uk.
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Localism
Our award-winning village shops.
If you love exploring Chichester’s stunning coast and
countryside don’t forget to pay a visit to the local village
shop. We’re lucky to have more than 30 rural village shops in
the Chichester district of which five are operated as
community shops.
The community manages community shops and residents
directly control the running of the business. Profits made are
re-invested back into the business to make it more sustainable
for the future.
The latest example is Milland Community Shop, which
opened on Saturday December 3 after nearly two years of
fund-raising, planning and preparation. Others already in
existence are Harting, Graffham, Lodsworth Larder and
Kirdford Village Stores.
Community village shops keep rural communities alive –
particularly for young and elderly people, providing not only
convenience shopping, but also community services such as
prescription collection and internet use.
From Camelsdale in the north to West Wittering in the
south, our village shops are among the best in the UK and
they have awards to prove it.
The district is home to:
• the best village shop in the South East (Compton's Village
Shop & Tea Room);
• the best corner shop in Britain (Kirdford Village Stores); and
• the first award-winning, eco-friendly store in the UK and
much more (Lodsworth Larder).
That's why we've created a village shop directory. To help
you to rediscover our rural village shops and the delightful
walks and trails that can be found close-by.
It’s amazing what our village shops have to offer: from
coffee shops to bike hire; internet access to ice-cream, the
range of goods and services is outstanding.
Village shops are also a great way to discover awardwinning seasonal food and drink.
So why not take a copy of the directory with you when
you’re walking, cycling or driving around the district. That way
you will never be far from a friendly welcome, and a tasty treat.
If you would like to find out more visit the website:
www.chichester.gov.uk/villageshopdirectory or pick up a directory at
your local village shop, library, or Chichester District Council at East
Pallant House, Chichester, tel: 01243 785166, email:
business.support@chichester.gov.uk
The Sussex Snowdrop Trust
The Sussex Snowdrop Trust helps local children who have
life-threatening or terminal illnesses, and supports their
families throughout their child’s illness.
Nurses from the Snowdrop Care at Home Team visit the
families in their own homes, thus providing much needed
medical assistance in familiar surroundings.
The nurses are also able to teach parents complicated
procedures to enable them to care for their child. Vital
emotional help is given by the Snowdrop counsellor, and
urgent financial assistance is provided by the trust.
In order to provide this essential service, the charity spends
more than £200,000 each year on direct care alone. It depends
totally on the generosity of the community to donate these
funds and, unfortunately, during the past year there has been
a decline in donations received from individual supporters.
On the plus side, which obviously helps to redress this loss,
there has been an increase in donations from groups of
people getting together and organising their own fundraising
and sponsored events in aid of Snowdrop.
Household bills and general living expenses have increased
greatly over the past 12 months for everyone, but for
Snowdrop families coping with the day-to-day problems of
caring for a very sick child, these expenses are causing
additional stress. Requests for assistance (made via the Care at
Home Team), can include financial help with very expensive
travel costs to/from hospital and essential household items;
these needs are continually increasing.
We therefore know that demands on our funds are going
to be of a major concern.
Diane Levantine
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Localism
The Localism Bill which the Government is promoting with its allied Big Society policies is expected to affect
charities and how they operate. We asked some of these groups, which are Chamber members, what they think
about the Bill and coping with the recession.
Disability Awareness
Localism appeared to be the final step in the European
Union's concept for England and the argument for and
against are ongoing and far reaching.
Presented by the Big Society, expansive as it is, diminishes help
for disabled people at a time when we have thousands of
disabled ex-Servicemen needing more support and
understanding. We certainly don't want a repeat of disabled
Servicemen sitting begging on our streets. For small charities,
too, funding has become more complicated. I cannot see how
this can help financial cutbacks, apart from the hope that they
will receive fewer applications. The closure of small charities and
the cut back in youth services, too, is appalling. While we are still
covering all areas, the number of visits of necessity has decreased.
On the positive side we have had a surge in volunteers from
various locations which will make it easier to provide ongoing
services in 2012. The support of Christmas fairs has fallen by 75%
in the past two years and we are still struggling to find donations
totalling £15,000 to fund a part time CEO.
Jacqueline Wette
Stonepillow
We believe that Localism is of benefit to our local community
but there is a need for real intention from local authorities to
determine key spending priorities. There is also a need to
avoid service duplication within health and social care
providers and a much improved joint working relationship.
However expectations of improved joined up working means
pressure on charities to ensure that they deliver value for
money which is often within unrealistic outcome expectations
when dealing with a very chaotic and unpredictable client
group. We have had some budget cutbacks this year and
predict a trend introducing further cuts in the next few years
so whether we will be able to continue delivering quality of
service for our clients – only time will tell. We have had to
react very fast in response to various funding initiatives (on
the positive side) which have created development ideas to be
delivered at low cost and,as a result, this has created a
disproportionate workload for our workforce (on the negative
side) in order for us to remain financially stable. The bottom
line is one of the commonly cited advantages of localism is
that it encourages local innovation but there is a risk that,
without pressure from central government to include
vulnerable groups in development, they will become further
excluded and with unrealistic targets, charities will not be able
to deliver.
Sylvie Johnston
Localism and Lifecentre – A local charity’s experience
Founded in and operating from Chichester with a clearly
defined specialism (counselling men, women and child
survivors of sexual abuse and rape) that no other local
organisation provides, you’d expect that Lifecentre might see
much benefit from Localism and the Big Society.
In theory we do; but in practice we see a £19,000 reduction in
our funding – principally from support that is no longer
available from WSCC. At best, this will mean longer waiting
lists for those who need our help. At worst, they won’t be
seen at all. Either way, that will mean higher costs for GPs,
Social Services, mental health teams, Sussex Police and local
employers (through time off sick and lower productivity) and
the Government (through lost taxes and higher benefit costs).
It will also mean children missing school and potentially the
qualifications and skills they’ll need in our globally competitive
knowledge economy. Home Office figures show that each rape
costs Society more than £80,000. A year’s counselling at
Lifecentre (full recovery costing) is £1,500. But whoever or
whatever is to blame, it seems to me that funding scarce, costeffective front line services should come first. Even before, or
at least as part, of Localism. That would not only be a Big
Society but a Fair Society.
Tom Snow, Lifecentre
Southdown Housing Association
Southdown is one of the largest not-for-profit businesses in
Sussex. It supports more than 4,000 vulnerable people and
employs more than 800 people.
Its turnover is £21m a year and the majority of this is then reinvested in the delivery of services in Sussex. Wherever possible
local contractors and suppliers are used. The Association of Chief
Executive Officers of Voluntary Organisations has been arguing
for some time that the third sector can, and is, willing to play a
role in the UK’s economic recovery and in the redesign of our
public services. From its own experiences where these services
have been taken on, Southdown has been able to provide
significant savings to the public purse. In common with many
charities and other not-for-profit organisations, it is facing
significant pressures due to reduced funding and no inflationary
uplifts in contracts - at a time when headline inflation is running
at over 5%. This has been the situation for the last three years so
some big decisions to take costs out of the business have had to
be made. Southdown has always provided services that are on
time, on quality and on budget. Over the years it has also
diversified so that it is not reliant on just one funding stream,
although ultimately all its income comes from the public purse
and when that is squeezed, so is the organisation.
Aideen Jones, Chief Executive
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University of Chichester
Forward Thinking Business Required
The University of Chichester is seeking employers who want to be
involved in a fantastic opportunity to influence the development of
young people and ensure that they have the knowledge and skills
needed to succeed in the business world of today.
Recognising the crucial role of work experience in graduate
employability and the financial challenges of the new fee structure
from September 2012, the University is developing an innovative
new programme.
The Day Release Degree is designed to enable employers to recruit
high calibre young people and develop them to meet the needs of
their business through the framework of a BA (Hons) Business
degree whilst giving students the opportunity to enhance their
learning with that all important consistent work experience.
Employers that sponsor students through the programme will see a
return on their investment in terms of real business impact.
Through the recruitment and retention of high quality staff; the
creation of a talent pool to support their succession planning and
organisational development and through the import of ideas and
creativity into the development of new products, services, process
and practice.
The attraction for students is clear. As well as achieving a BA
(Hons) Business Studies degree they will have four years valuable
work experience, reduced or no student debt and, potentially, a full
time role with their sponsor employer.
Dr David Cooper, SEMAL Business Development Director said ‘the
aim of the programme is to develop effective, qualified business
professionals through a combination of academic learning
underpinned by work experience which will be gained through
employment in real, long term roles with partner businesses.’
The Day Release Degree will be a four year programme starting
September 2012. The University will lead the recruitment and short
listing of potential students to the programme and businesses will be
responsible for recruiting their specific participants from this group
through their own processes and under their own Terms and
Conditions.
The students may be employed on a part or full time basis to meet
the needs of the business and will study at the University of
Chichester one day per week. They will study a mix of business and
skill based modules and the majority of assessments will be carried
out through work related projects agreed with their employer.
Subjects covered are all key to businesses operating in today’s
challenging environment and looking to ensure they are fit for the
future including Economics of Business, E-commerce Marketing, HR
Management, Sales Skills and Financial Management.
Nick Munday, Managing Director of Classic Collection Holidays Ltd
in Worthing has been working with the University on the
development of the Day Release Degree since day one and has
committed to supporting three students through the programme.
He says “With my son starting at University this year I became
aware of the challenges facing students from 2012 and the need for
businesses to become involved in the development of our future
workforce. The Day Release Degree gives students the chance to
achieve a quality business degree without building up a debt
mountain, whilst at the same time gaining valuable work
experience.”
Expressions of interest in becoming a partner in the programme
should be made to: Sandra Coley, Business Development Manager ,
telephone 01243 812133, email s.coley@chi.ac.uk
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Chamber Events
James Bond caps a great year
Winning Business in New Markets.
The chamber organises a variety of social events during the
year including the very popular quiz nights, theatre trips, pub
skittles, visits to our local racecourses and new to last year, a
harbour cruise and a treasure hunt around Kingley Vale.
January 17, 3-6pm. Venue: Field Place, Worthing.
The major function for 2011 was our James Bond Business
Networking Gala Dinner at the Hilton Avisford Park Hotel.
Guests at the black tie event were treated to great
entertainment, a unique casino experience including Jelly-Belly
Blackjack and a wonderful meal.
In addition, Chichester University organised an amazing
display of Bond memorabilia. From the vodka Martinis to the
wonderful “007” logo and Aston Martin, it was a very special
evening.
There was even a chance to do some Bond-style silhouette
dancing – great fun! Thanks to all our sponsors for helping us
to deliver a brilliant event and the social events team for all
their hard work.
Proceeds from the raffle, auction and personal
contributions raised £2,000 for Stonepillow and, apart from
being a great night to entertain clients and colleagues, the
evening was a great networking success.
Our next chamber social is a theatre trip to see Fascinating
Aïda on Thursday February 9. Don’t miss the chance to see
Britain’s best comedy cabaret trio. Tickets sold out almost
immediately at the theatre - reserve your seats with us now!
Accessing contracts abroad can be difficult initially - knowing
where to look and who to approach. Global events such as
London 2012 can act as a spring board to promote your
business internationally and this seminar will explain how to
do just that. Don’t miss your opportunity to gain this
invaluable insight about expanding in new markets.
Book now to secure your free place. Quote chambers to
ensure your place as spaces are limited.
email samantha@btob.co.uk or call 0207 697 1979 to book.
A joint event with Hampshire, Chichester
& Worthing Chambers of Commerce.
April 25, 4– 7pm.
Venue: Fontwell Park Racecourse, Fontwell, BN18 0SX.
Come and network with your neighbours. A table top
exhibition with workshops offering free, fun and helpful
professional advice to support businesses. Offering great
networking with your neighbours and building new contacts
and relationships…… Something for all.
Free to attend (Refreshments provided)
Exhibitor stand cost: £73. If you wish to book a stand, please
use the online booking form linked to this event on our
website or contact Julie Harrison on 01243 531765
office@chichestercci.org.uk
Sussex Enterprise events
Thursday March 22, 7.30-10am,
Sussex Enterprise Networking Breakfast
The Evolution of Business: How not to be a Dinosaur
James Bond Gala Dinner – Auction Lots – Sponsors and successful
bidders – a big thank you to all…
“QUANTUM OF SOLACE” CREW JACKET signed by Daniel Craig Rachel Pearce (Premier Motor Homes)
PERSONALISED CARICATURE PORTRAIT - Monty Toms Art &
Illustration – Hilary Julian (Carpenter Box LLP)
ONE NIGHT STAY BED AND BREAKFAST for two at Hilton Olympia
London. Donated by Hilton Worldwide – Sylvie Johnson
(Stonepillow, St Joseph’s)
GOODWOOD DRIVING EXPERIENCE Donated by Neil Lawson Baker –
Helen Marchant (guest of Carpenter Box LLP)
TIGER MOTH FLIGHT AT MITHRIL RACING - Donated by MPM2 – David
Maltby (Supersigns)
INDO BOARD - Donated by Indoeurope – Tracey Welch (guest of
GWA UK)
“OO7” LOGO DISPLAY – Supersigns – Angela Baston (Premier Motor
Homes)
“GOLDFINGER” STILLS POSTER – John Buss – Ian Barnett (Lewis
Brownlee)
The Dome, Chichester University (Bognor campus)
Free for members and those sampling events for the first time
Tuesday April 17, 7.30-10am,
Sussex Enterprise Networking Breakfast
Worthing (venue tbc)
Free for members and those sampling events for the first time
For further information and to book, please visit
www.sussexenterprise.co.uk/events
Remember if you are attending any CCCI events
please book online to reserve your place
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Chamber Events
Calendar of Future Events Put Them In Your Diary Now!
Friday 27th January 2012
Thursday 16th February 2012
Networking Breakfast Meeting
Professional Services Networking Event
in conjunction with Recenseo
Venue: Chichester Cathedral Enterprises, Vicars Hall, Chichester PO19 1PX.
Time: 7.30am – 9.00am
Full English Breakfast. £11.50 per head.
Tickets purchased in advance from Chichester Chamber Office.
Presentation: “Networking face to face and online”,
by Sarah Matthews, SFM Consulting.
Prize Draw: Kindly donated by Blue Click IT Training.
Thursday 9th February 2012
“Fascinating Aïda” Theatre Evening
Networking & Social
Three times Olivier Award nominated Britain’s best comedy cabaret trio on
their Cheap Flights Tour for one night only in Chichester.
Venue: Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester, PO19 6AP.
Time: 7.30pm performance or
6.15pm for pre-show dinner (optional extra).
Price: Package to be confirmed.
Monday 13th February 2012
Networking Chamber Monthly Meeting –
Bring a guest evening
Time: 6pm – 8.15pm Refreshments provided.
Presentation: “Save money, happy staff” by Ken Gurr, The Learn Centre.
Prize Draw: Kindly donated by Cathedral Enterprises.
Make us your Charity of the Year
Drinks & Canapes.
A networking event for those working in the professional services sector in
the Sussex area. The event is aimed at solicitors, accountants, business
consultants and referrers.
Venue: Dresden Room, George Bell House, Chichester Cathedral,
4 Canon Lane, Chichester PO19 1PX.
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Monday 12th March 2012 (AGM)
Networking Chamber Monthly Meeting
Venue: The Hilton Avisford Park, Yapton Lane, Arundel, BN18 OLS.
Presentation: AGM, Chamber issues and extended networking opportunities.
Prize Draw: Kindly donated by The Hilton Avisford Park.
Thursday 15th March 2012
Quiz Night Networking & Social
A chance to tickle those little grey cells with another great challenge
specially prepared for us by Carpenter Box LLP.
Fund-raising event for St Wilfrid’s Hospice.
Venue: Chichester Park Hotel, Madgwick Lane,Westhampnett, Chichester,
PO19 7QL.
Time: 7.00pm for 7.15pm
Price: £10 per head member teams; £15 per head non-member teams.
Maximum of 6 per team. Price includes buffet.
Friday 23rd March 2012
Networking Breakfast Meeting
Time: 7.30am – 9.00am
Full English Breakfast. £11.50 per head.
Tickets purchased in advance from Chichester Chamber Office.
Registered Charity Number
281963
Each year around 700 people in need of support towards the end of their lives are referred
to the Hospice and St Wilfrid’s has now supported more than 10,000 people as well as
their loved ones. This year it will cost £5.6 million to provide our wide range of services
free of charge. The Government contribution amounts to only 14% of our running costs,
leaving us a huge sum of money to fundraise.
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Presentation: “Why content marketing is important for your business”
by Louise Barnes-Johnston & Sam McArthur from Savvy Marketers.
Prize Draw: Kindly donated by Carpenter Box.
Monday 16th April 2012
Networking Chamber Monthly Meeting
Bring a guest evening
Venue: Itchenor Sailing Club, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 7AG
Presentation: “Enterprise Europe Network” by Richard Hall & Toni Saraiva.
Prize Draw: Kindly donated by House of Fraser.
The Chamber would like to thank all of the hosts, speakers and prize givers for
their generosity in providing buffets, venues, interesting presentations and prizes.
As a self-funding organisation, we all need to actively encourage new members. If
you would like to bring a guest to one of our meetings with a view to them
joining the Chichester Chamber of Commerce & Industry, please do not hesitate to
contact the Chamber Office.
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Chamber Events
Festive spirit at Goodwood
Christmas is a magical time at Goodwood and what better
place to get into the spirit of the festive season?
On November 30, the Chichester & Hampshire Chambers of
Commerce joined forces to host a lunch at Goodwood House.
With 110 members attending from across the two chambers,
there was plenty of festive networking taking place! The
Christmas tree and festive decorations were stunning, with
mulled wine and Champagne on arrival.
Members of the Oakwood School senior choir added some
festive spirit to the event. The choir entertained the guests
with a selection of traditional and modern carols, which they
sang beautifully. Guests had a warm welcome from the
Goodwood House Curator James Peill and, with the help of the
Goodwood House team, members explored the magnificent
architecture and fabulous art collection on show in the 300year-old setting. A delicious lunch was served in the Ballroom
with a brief welcome from Maureen Frost from Hampshire
Chamber and Farid Ahmed, President of Chichester Chamber
of Commerce and Industry. The prize draw of a wonderful
hamper, courtesy of Goodwood House, was won by Chris
Golding of Handelsbanken, Chichester.
Our thanks go to Goodwood House for hosting such a
wonderful event and for getting us into the spirit of Christmas
and to everyone who helped make the event such a
memorable and uplifting occasion.
Julie Harrison, Business Representative, CCCI.
Jennifer Schofield, MARCOM Defence (left) with Hilary Juian,
Carpenter Box,(right) networking with Hampshire Chamber member.
Farid Ahmed presenting a prize of a Goodwood Hamper to Chris
Golding, Handelsbanken. Curator next to Farid and Maureen Frost in
from Hampshire Chamber of Commerce.
Steve Wilson, WDA, Ian Mills, Winbrooks,
Farid Ahmed, Wolf Unique and President of CCCI.
Sarah Matthews, SFM Consulting (left), Kia Wilson, KiWi Word
(centre), networking with Hampshire Chamber member.
Gloria Robinson, Tawny Nursery taking advantage of a hand manicure
from the Goodwood beauticians.
The team that organised the Goodwood lunch from Chichester and
Hampshire Chamber of Commerce.
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Business News
The SCDF Coastline spreads inland
The South Coast Design Forum celebrated its fifth
anniversary in May 2011, presented a showcase of forum
members’ work in Chichester, held its first annual conference
and launched branches in Winchester and Petersfield, as well
as holding the usual monthly networking and other
scheduled events throughout the region. Phew!
While all this was going on, the SCDF announced its
expansion into Kent and Surrey, which means it will be
representing design businesses across all disciplines
throughout the south east region of England. As a result,
SCDF will become the South East Design Forum in 2012.
It will be unveiling its new website in January and holding
a second showcase in Brighton on February 1.
As Director Peter Spence comments: “I’m really proud of
what we have achieved with the forum over the last five and
a half years, but there is still a lot of work to do with our
expansion.
“We’re keen that the forum is an organisation steered by
our members – we’re here to represent them and so the
request for us to be present in Kent and Surrey was duly
noted. But we need them to help us deliver on it.”
Director of Coalition Marketing Louise Fenwick has worked
alongside the forum for the last four years providing strategic
planning and marketing guidance and has recently been
asked to become a director of the forum, to help ease the
organisation into a future without Peter, who will be retiring
in May.
Louise said: “Peter is undoubtedly the ‘face’ of the forum
and it will be challenging to pick up the baton when he
leaves. But we mustn’t forget that, as a membership
organisation, we rely heavily on volunteers in each of our
branches to deliver forum activities.
“We need to keep this momentum going into the future as
so many functions will be decentralised from HQ. We need to
be more commercially minded in this changing business
landscape but recognise some tremendous opportunities
ahead of us.”
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Business News
Community renewable energy
From 2016, new housing will have to meet the Government’s
revised zero carbon standards. Although this will mostly be
done through on-site measures (called carbon compliance),
around 40% will be achieved through near-site and off-site
measures (called allowable solutions).
Developers will invest in funds to deliver these allowable
solutions, rather than deliver them directly.
Localism allows for Local Plans to set out a framework
whereby such investment goes into a local community energy
fund. Projects from this fund can only be delivered within the
planning authority’s area. In the absence of a local plan,
policy money will go into private energy funds, which are for
projects anywhere in the UK.
There are opportunities for suppliers, installers, and
engineers in both types of fund.
However, a local fund offers the opportunity to identify
and cost-up schemes in the Chichester district, and then
deliver funding for them from new developments. Such
schemes could also benefit existing buildings in the district
though reduced energy use and bills.
Chichester District Council has set up a Low Carbon
Chichester Fund, which aims to:
• reduce carbon emissions in the district;
• reduce fuel bills and provide affordable warmth;
• reduce fuel poverty; and,
• raise awareness of/and increase energy efficiency.
The Low Carbon Chichester Fund is aimed at communitybased schemes and is available for either groups of domestic
properties, or community buildings. Although businesses
can’t be the lead applicant, they can be part of a wider
partnership which makes the application, for example as partfunder, installer or developer.
The fund cannot duplicate other funding available for
renewable energy, including feed-in tariffs and the renewable
heat incentive subsidies. However, it can:
• help to combine energy efficiency with the renewables
schemes;
• fund low carbon technologies that don’t qualify for subsidy
(e.g. gas district heating); and,
• help where schemes are near commercial viability.
The next application deadline is Friday February 24. For
further details, please go to www.chichester.gov.uk/grants
and select ‘about the grants programme’.
Tom Day and Stephanie Evans, Environmental Co-ordinators at
Chichester District Council.
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Business News
Thank you, say hospital Friends
The Friends of Chichester Hospitals would like to thank all
the local businesses which have supported our fundraising
this year – especially for their support for our Eye Appeal for
St Richard’s.
Thanks to generous donations of raffle prizes, sponsorship and
individual fundraising, our main events have been very
successful. The Friends have committed £350,000 to equip the
new Eye Day Surgery Unit, and we have now raised £226,000,
of which some £40,000 is directly linked to community groups.
It has been wonderful to meet so many of your members
during this Appeal.
The Eye Appeal has been the main focus of our fundraising
this year, and there is still some way to go, but the Friends
continue to support other areas in St Richard’s, most recently
cardiology, paediatrics and physiotherapy in 2011.
Thank you to all who have given goods or services – your
support for the Friends’ work is very much appreciated.
Jane Ramage, Chairman Friends of Chichester Hospitals
Welcome to The Dome
The University of Chichester was very pleased to welcome
Chamber members to the Dome Enterprise Centre on
October 17.
DEC Manager Mark Barber said: “It’s great to see so many
local businesses here. We hope this will be the first of many
visits as they take advantage of the facilities and the services
we can offer here.”
The Dome is also the home of the School of Enterprise and
Management (SEMAL) and from January 2012 will be the
venue for a new range of short courses for businesses
including Chartered Management Institute (CMI) professional
qualifications.
SEMAL’s Business Development Director Dr David Cooper
says: “We have listened to what businesses have been telling
us about their management development needs and are
responding with high quality training delivered by business
experienced experts in a first class learning environment.”
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opportunity to improve business efficiency and gain a
recognised qualification.
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Business News
Overwhelming support for the CCCI
recommended transition
to a Company Limited by Guarantee.
We were delighted by the overwhelming support for our
recommended transition of the Chamber to a Company
Limited by Guarantee, with only one proxy vote against our
proposal and none at the EGM on December 12.
The Executive Committee is convinced that this move is vital to
safeguarding the long-term future of the Chamber and for us
to continue to flourish. We will continue to inform and
consult with the membership as this process develops, but in
the meantime we thank you for your confidence in leadership
of the Exec team.
Stansted Park
Stansted Park, which hosted the December chamber meeting,
has historic state rooms, chapel, and extensive downstairs
servants' quarters which are open from April to September.
School visits and pre-booked group visits are always very
welcome.
Every day all the family can spend a day at Stansted Park
exploring on safe footpaths, buy locally raised plants at
Stansted House Garden Centre, indulge in afternoon tea or a
lovely light lunch at the Pavilion Tea Room, and on Wednesday
and weekends, go on the Stansted Park Light Railway or visit
the craft workshops, the Studio Pottery or Buttercup Blue. The
amazing new yew maze at Stansted Park, opened in 2011 in
the lower walled garden, is a great fun family attraction for
weekends and in the school holidays, open 11am-4pm
February- October (weather permitting). The maze is currently
closed for winter maintenance.
Stansted Park hosts fabulous weddings, exciting events:
open-air theatre, concerts and cricket - which has been played
on the lawns in front of Stansted House since the 1740s.
New Exec Members
A number of changes of
membership of the CCCI
executive committee were
agreed at the EGM on
December 12, including the
election of new treasurer Ian
Barnett from Lewis
Brownlee. Details of other
changes will be in the next
issue of CBN.
The mansion and its outbuildings are now heated by a biofuel boiler fed by wood grown sustainably in award-winning
Stansted Forest. The Forest is managed for wildlife
conservation, under a Permissive Access scheme. Stansted Park
supports the South Downs Responsible Visitor Charter and has
a GTBS silver award for sustainable tourism management.
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Business News
Changing the Chamber’s status to CLG
Following the debate on the future corporate structure of the Chamber, two members, Sarah Matthews and Vince Waldron,
give their view on Company Limited by Guarantee status.
Why I’m in favour of CLG
To me, the reason to move to a Company Limited by
Guarantee (CLG) is a no brainer. Why – because during my
career within SMEs I have had some exposure to different
corporate structures so understand the inherent risk to the
executive committee of staying the way we are (an
unlimited, non-profit member organisation) and see the
limitations it is imposing on the growth and development of
the chamber (CCCI).
If you’re not convinced or can’t see the need for change then
read on.
Our chamber, with the exception of two part time roles
(Julie and Carylyn), is run by its members for its members and
therein lies the risk in the current structure. To me, one of the
most concerning risks is that the members of the executive
committee are liable if legal action is taken against the
chamber or an event gets cancelled and there isn’t enough in
the bank account to cover the deposit etc.
As a member of the Business Affairs Group, I have seen that
all decisions taken by chamber committees are carefully
considered using the excellent skills and experience of the
committee members. Yet there is a risk that something could
go wrong and they could end up footing large bills
themselves.
The role of the chamber continues to change and I regard a
recent event as a milestone in its history.
Earlier this year the chamber incorporated the local PEP –
the Planning for Economic Prosperity organisation – as a
strategic sub-committee. The PEP was formed in 1984 to
represent the interests of businesses in the Chichester district.
It consulted with government agencies, and those
responsible for putting an appropriate infrastructure in place,
to enable businesses to contribute effectively to the economic
prosperity of the region and to provide strategic links outside
the district. Interestingly when the PEP was set up the
chamber was approached to provide this service but in 1984
the majority of the members were city centre traders.
Since 1984 the chamber has changed considerably and now
represents a far wider base of commerce and industry so by
2011 it was a natural next step in the chamber’s growth and
development to incorporate the PEP.
Regardless of the legal structure, the chamber will continue
to be run by its members for its members - and it’s the people
that make the organisation what it is. The CLG requires what
appears to be a more formal structure, but in reality, apart
from a chairman, there are parallels between the current
structure and the proposed CLG structure.
On being a member of a Chamber governed by CLG status
I would suggest that our discussions within Chichester
Chamber about whether to become a company limited by
guarantee are partly driven by fear of the unknown.
I therefore thought it might be useful if I said something
about my experience of being a member of a CLG-type
chamber of commerce, Kingston upon Thames, which became
a limited company by guarantee more than 20 years ago.
I joined it in 1998 when I left corporate employment to start
my own business. Then and over the years, I was given
numerous networking opportunities with all kinds of
businesses and local institutions.
The chamber also has a close working relationship with the
local authority and with the wider London bodies funded to
support the business community.
This wider network has enabled it to offer a range of
services on business improvement, business start-up and, at the
present time, help for unemployed professionals. It also gave
me the opportunity to provide my services not only in the
borough of Kingston but all over London.
A constant factor in Kingston Chamber’s success has been
the solid structure given to it by its CLG status. While I have
been involved there have been two very active chief
executives, sitting on strong boards with directors coming
from SMEs, big business, professional firms and prominent
local institutions such as Kingston University.
The non-executive directors are all volunteers, are regularly
renewed and are voted on by the members at the AGM. The
chamber president also comes from their ranks. Together they
provide the necessary guidance to the chief executive, derived
from their wide collective experience.
It is hard to imagine that the success of Kingston Chamber
has not been due, at least in part, to its CLG structure. It seems
to me that Chichester Chamber has much to gain by taking
the same direction.
Sarah Matthews
Vince Waldron
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Waldron Accounts and Consulting.
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New Members
Welcome to our new members
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member, you are able to hire a high-quality XGA
projector for only £15 per day and the screen for £3.50
per day. It comes with remote control and integrated
laser pointer.
Please contact
Julie Harrison T/F 01243 531765
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New Members
THOMAS LUCY
Thomas Lucy has been designing and manufacturing beautiful
bespoke kitchens for many years. Based in Easthampnett,
Chichester, it supplies and fits beautiful joinery across the
whole of the south of England and throughout London.
Thomas Lucy is founded on the ultimate in traditional skills and
values, believing that customers deserve the very best, which is
why only real timber is used to create hand-crafted kitchens
made exclusively to fit their customers’ homes and vision.
They also believe their clients deserve the ultimate in
customer care, which is why you’ll only deal with just one
individual, who will carefully manage your kitchen’s creation
from conception to completion. Their specialist joinery can be
also used to great effect in very different styles of building
and in almost any room. Take a look at the Thomas Lucy
website www.thomaslucy.co.uk to find out more.
ON THE SPOT
A chartered accountant with more than 20 years’ experience
in practice and industry, Alison Morrison of On The Spot
provides fixed fee accounting, tax services and commercial
finance support for sole traders, partnerships and limited
companies. Producing and submitting accounts, tax returns
and dealing with Companies House requirements, Alison
provides year-round support to clients. She improves a client’s
understanding of their finances, the accounts and the
connection with the tax bill.
Whether a business ‘Start Up’ looking for support and
guidance or an established business concerned about getting
the best service from a current adviser, call for a free
introductory consultation.
Alison Morrison (FCA), 07432 619101, alison@onthespottax.co.uk,
www.onthespottax.co.uk
CHICHESTER ACCOUNTANT
We can help you to:
• Maintain competitive advantage and save your business
thousands each year by informing you about the benefits of
using our new Virtual FD System
• Manage your accounting more effectively and reduce your
annual accounting costs by showing you the new, easy and
better way
• Set out on the right track, if you’re a new start-up business,
by providing you with effective financial and marketing advice
To find out more, please Freephone Monica on 0800 5300143 or email
monica@chichesteraccountant.com
SUSAN COWE - HAMPSHIRE EFT
Where therapy meets business. I help clients take control of
negative emotions and related issues, and enable them to
move forward positively.
As an emotional health practitioner, I work with clients
struggling with problems such as redundancy issues, any
relationship distress, grief, stress at home/at work, trauma.
I use EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and Matrix
ReImprinting. Negative beliefs can imprison us, impacting on
success, health, wealth and happiness.Emotional stress can
create physical pain, addiction, phobia. I work one-to-one and
with Skype. talks and workshops. Stress-related issues are the
major reason for absenteeism at work – Investing in staff
wellbeing can increase profit, productivity and staff moral.
Call Susan Cowe to find out more 02392 410090, 07917 680967
www.hampshire-eft.co.uk susan@hampshire-eft.co.uk
MUSGROVE HOUSE
Musgrove House was completely refurbished in 2010/2011 to
the highest possible standard and with great attention to
detail being applied to the conversion into bed and breakfast
accommodation.
We have created a contemporary and luxury bed and
breakfast in Chichester with a 4 star AA rating. With private
parking for three cars, we are within easy walking distance of
the town centre, less than a mile from the Festival Theatre as
well as being less then 5 miles from Goodwood.
All our rooms are en suite with king-sized beds and silk
duvets and the bathrooms have Molton Brown bath and
shower products. Chilled freshly filtered water is provided to
all our guests as well as tea and coffee making facilities in the
rooms.
PRO-ACTIONS SUSSEX
Pro-actions is a results-focused business improvement
specialists with a track record of improving business results.
We help businesses achieve their potential and help
business leaders get their lives back by helping their businesses
to provide them with the lifestyle they want.
We focus on helping each business owner to absolutely
know the results of their business so we can then see where to
start making improvements, be that in internal financial
controls, systems, sales conversions, marketing or businesses
vision and strategic direction.
Whatever stage of development your business has reached,
regardless of sector we can help.
To find out more call Pro-actions Sussex on 01273 358273 / 07712
002920 or email mike.wenham@pro-actions.com
REFIT HEALTH & FITNESS & ALTITUDE HOLIDAYS
Making health and fitness fun!
When did we stop having fun? When did we stop playing
like we did when we were kids and start doing dull, boring
repetitive workouts in the gym?
Whether you are looking to tone up, lose weight, get fit for
a charity run or wedding or have just decided that the new
year is the time to make some changes and start to feel good
in your day to day lives Rich will help you reach your goals and
have fun doing so.
Rich can also help organise your next ski holiday with
Altitude Holidays – ski accommodation in most European
resorts to suit your budget.
Call Rich 07980 75 05 72 or 01243 781019.
www.REFIT-HealthandFitness.co.uk & www.AltitudeHolidays.com
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Members News
Get fit in January
If you have over-indulged at Christmas and made it a new
year’s resolution to join a gym then January is a good time
because there are plenty of money-off membership offers of
which to take advantage.
Many gyms add in extras to get people to join at this time
of year so be sure to make use of them. Book yourself in for
free personal training sessions, take advantage of the group
fitness classes to keep your workouts new and interesting, free
health assessments and get the children involved with
swimming lessons.
Before long you will feel re charged and ready for the
spring and summer again.
Gary Ball 07762 727373 GBallSwim@aol.com
www.GBallSwimSchool.co.uk
The joys of getting older
THE CHICHESTER CINEMA AT NEW PARK
The Chichester Cinema at New Park is delighted to have
become a member of the Chichester Chamber of Commerce.
Walter Francisco, General Manager, Roger Gibson, Artistic
Director (Winner of Observer Awards Biggest Contribution to
the Arts in the Community in 2010) and Carol Godsmark, Press
& Marketing, warmly invite you to visit the city’s only
independent cinema, now in its 32nd year.
We have a bar and adjacent parking and wish to offer CCC
members client film-hospitality opportunities.
We screen more than 300 films (1500 screenings a year)
from all over the world in our 120 raked seater auditorium
and 40 seater Studio, programming including contemporary
and classic films, documentaries, retrospectives, events and
film seasons.
The 20th Chichester International Film Festival, in August,
was an 18-day feast of premieres, previews and retrospectives,
many directors, producers and actors attending includes
David Hare and Ken Russell, sponsorship welcomed for the
2012 festival.
Films in January include the acclaimed War Horse, Shame, J.
Edgar and The Lady. Reserved seating and online or box office
booking: www.chichestercinema.org Chichester Cinema at
New Park, New Park Road, Chichester, PO19 7XN
01243 786650.
Roger Gibson, Artistic Director, Chichester Cinema at New Park 2011
LBC (SOUTH)
LBC (South) offers a private building control service across the
south coast - competing with the local authority.
Building control plan checking, site visits and certification
for domestic or commercial work (houses,lofts, extensions and
offices, shops etc) through the services of our approved
inspector (licensed by the CIC on behalf of the government).
We can provide added value by offering expert advice and
with quick responses reducing delays.
You can download a fee request or application form from
www.lbcsouth.co.uk or write or visit us at 1st Floor, Theatre House,
Theatre Lane, Chichester PO19 1SS 01243 780779.
Chamber of Commerce member Patricia Kerr is sponsoring a
performance of the Virginia Monologues at the Minerva
Theatre on February 4, in aid of Chichester-based charity
Children on the Edge.
This is an eye-opening and hysterically funny talk by the
journalist and agony aunt, Virginia Ironside. Price (£15)
includes champagne reception, exhibition of Jonathan Hyde’s
stunning theatrical paintings and the opportunity to meet
Virginia. Book now through the CFT website – tickets are
selling fast.
Life
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Life Magazines, publishers of
Life in Petersfield and
Life in Haslemere, have
launched South Downs
Property, a fortnightly, in
April. As the publishing
division of Navigate
Design, our team will
devise creative solutions
for clients to market their
products and services
through publications
with impact.
We are only 20 minutes from Chichester at:
The Media Barn, Kings Court, St Peter's Road,
Petersfield, GU32 3HX
t: +44 (0)1730 235668 e: info@lifemags.co.uk
www.lifeinpetersfield.co.uk www.navigate-design.com
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Life Magazines Ltd, is part of the Navigate Group,
which also incorporates Designline.
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Members News
Finding the animal within
The Learning Journey led members at the Breakfast Meeting on December 2 to
‘Find the Animal Within’
Jo Scott and Janet Dunstone led a fun, lively and interactive taster session
introducing behavioural styles. Members were encouraged to determine whether
they were a Lion, a Monkey, a Horse or an Owl! They discovered the characteristics
of each animal and how these impact on communication and relationship building.
Jo and Janet work with individuals and organisations and have extensive
experience in developing people and teams both through developing training
programmes and coaching individuals. They pride themselves on making a lasting
impression, impacting on results and delivering a return on investment. Currently,
they are working with a financial services company developing leaders, coaching
executives and supporting cultural and behavioural change.
www.learnjourney.co.uk
Handelsbanken announce new branch
Handelsbanken’s 112th branch
within the UK will be opened in
Chichester.
Central to the bank’s success in the
UK and internationally has been its
40 year model of decentralisation.
It is a unique approach that has
driven the bank’s growth in the
UK, with Chichester identified as
an ideal location for the bank to
expand its presence on the South Coast. Chichester branch
will provide banking services to both corporate and individual
banking clients within Chichester and the surrounding area.
The branch will have total autonomy to decide the structure
and pricing of deals, which shortens the line of
A cut above the rest
Long known for its laser cut rubber stamps of such incredibly
fine detail that even photos can be reproduced, Griffin
Designs is excited to be able to extend its range of products.
In response to customer requests, you can now design your
own rubber stamp on-line using new software, and then order
on-line too. Despatch is fast and quality is high.
The software is very easy to use, and comes with a tutorial,
but, explains owner Karen,: “We will still be available to
design stamps for customers who don’t feel comfortable doing
it themselves, so images by post or email are still welcomed.”
As well as the new software, the choice of stamps available
has widened, and includes personalised date stamps and a
wider choice of ink colours.
Karen explains why rubber stamp manufacture is so varied.
‘We get a lot of interesting email attachments. Our customers
range from commissioners of oaths to major car
manufacturers’ dealer service stamps and even to loyalty card
stamps for a chain of lap dancing clubs!
www.griffindesigns.co.uk
communication and directly benefits the customer through
swift decision making.
Handelsbanken has appointed Chris Golding as branch
manager, with Chris’ first objective being to recruit suitably
experienced bankers and identify premises from which to
operate. It is hoped that the new branch will be fully
operational during the second quarter of 2012.
Chris said: “Handelsbanken’s approach is to provide ‘Good
old fashioned banking’, built on excellent customer service.
For the third year running, an independent survey of UK bank
customers ranked Handelsbanken top for customer
satisfaction and loyalty.”
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Members News
Winter wonders at Chichester Festival Theatre
After yet another very successful Christmas production of The
Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Chichester Festival
Theatre’s winter season continues with opera, dance, comedy,
music and shows for children and young people.
Festival Theatre:
17 - 21 January - Swallows and Amazons A new musical
production of Arthur Ransome's delightful story; 26 January 04 February - Yes, Prime Minister Reimagined for the stage by
original writers Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn; 01 February Children's Concert; 05 February - BBC Concert Orchestra;
07 February - The Britfolk Footprints featuring Oysterband,
June Tabor and special guests; 08 February - Belly Laughs Live;
09 February - Fascinating Aida; 10 -11 February - Three
Phantoms; 13 - 18 February – Iolanthe Carl Rosa Opera present
Gilbert & Sullivan; 24 February - BBC Concert Orchestra Friday
Night is Music Night; 28 February - Petrushka: Create 2.
Minerva Theatre:
19 January - Roots Aound the World with Julie Felix; 20
January - Mingus Profiles Sextet; 21 - January - Piaf: the Songs;
27 January - Zoe Rahman; 28 January - Richard Durrant: Danza
Paraguaya Tour; 01 February – May Contemporary dance
company Probe; 03 February - Paula Pryke: A life in Flowers; 04
February - The Virginia Monologues - Why Growing Old is
Great; 07 - 11 February - Ring a ding ding - children's show by
Oily Cart; 13 - 18 February - The Sound of Music
Tickets available from the box office on 01243 781312 or
www.cft.org.uk
Stonepillow’s Big Sleep Out success
Stonepillow’s Big Sleep Out took place at Chichester
Cathedral on Saturday October 29 with more than 100 people
taking part. The Big Sleep Out aimed to raise funds and
awareness for vulnerable people in Chichester, Bognor and
Littlehampton. We have a wide range of people who we
help, from our young people just aged 16-18 to our older
clients, who feel that they have no alternative but to sleep
rough. Supporters braved the autumn temperatures and rain;
so far the Big Sleep Out has raised £9399.43 and still has
sponsorship money to come. Community fundraiser Dawn
Ingram said: “We are really happy that so many people took
part in the Big Sleep Out and thrilled that we have raised the
profile of Stonepillow in the local community.
“We would like to thank all of those who supported us by
volunteering, sleeping out and all the local businesses that
sponsored the event in kind or financially. It’s great to have
all your support behind us during this economic climate.”
Through the money we raised from events like The Big
Sleep out we can ensure that vulnerable people in our
community have a safer choice.
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