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initiatives
issue 64 • winter 2013
New Midhurst
leisure and
community centre
prepares to open
Cut out and keep
waste and recycling
calendar
Free guide
Welcome to the winter issue of initiatives!
submittouswe’llseeifwecanfitthemin.
Ifwecan’t,wewilldefinitelyreplytoyou.
OurleadingcouncillorsmetinSeptember
todiscussthefrequencyof initiatives.As
youareaware,thecounciliscontinually
lookingatwaysitcanreducecoststo
respondtoGovernmentcuts.Asaresult
ofthis,wewillhavetoreducetheamount
ofissuestothreeayear.Themagazine
willnowbedistributedinApril,Julyand
November,startingfromnextyear.You
canalsokeepintouchbyvisitingour
website,socialmediasitesandbysigning
uptoourbi-monthlyemailnewsletter.
Therearelotsofeventsgoingonaround
thedistrictoverthefestiveseason.To
Christmas is almost here and
helpyougetreadywehaveincludeda
this edition of the magazine is
specialChristmasguidewithdetailsof
as busy as ever with lots of news events.Thisincludesinformationabout
events,ourfreeparkandrideservice,and
and events to tell you about.
otherimportantinformationsuchas
Firstly,Iwouldliketothankyouforallyour preparingforbadweather.Pleasesee
feedbackthatweaskedyouforinthe
pages10,14and15.
autumnissue.Theresponsewasincredibly
positivewithmanyofyousayingthatyou Themagazineispackedwithinteresting
articles,fromafeatureonhowworkis
likethelayoutandcontentandthatit
nearlycompleteatthenewMidhurstand
helpsyoutokeepintouchwithwhat’s
goingon.Iwasespeciallypleasedtohear CommunityLeisureCentreonpage4to
anupdateonimportantseadefencework
thatmanyofyouhadaccessedfunding
atMedmerry.
andservicesthatyouwerepreviously
unawareof.
HaveawonderfulChristmasandaHappy
They are all life-savers.
Are you?
Afewpeoplesuggestedintroducinga
letterspage.Wearereallykeenonthis.
Ouronlyconcernisifyourquestionistime
sensitive.However,wearekeentogiveita
try,soifyouhaveanylettersyouwantto
NewYear!
Bestwishes,
MartynBell
ChairmanofChichesterDistrictCouncil
Contents
Community news
16 Majornewseadefenceis
nearlycomplete
16 GiveyourselfalifelinethisChristmas
Features
9 Meetourshiningstars
18 Areyoudreamingofagreen
Christmas?
22 WellbeingHome–keepwarm,
keepwell
News
6 M
adgeisstilldoingherweekly
circuitsat90!
8 ThenextstepsintheLocalPlan
8 MeetourNeighbourhoodPlan
champion
9 Supportingyoungpeopleintowork
Events
12-13 What’son
10-15 CountdowntoChristmasguide
Cover stories
4-5 Welcometoyournewleisure
andcommunitycentre
10-15 CountdowntoChristmasguide
19-20 Wasteandrecyclingcalendar
Chief Executive:DianeShepherd
District Council offices
Editorial Team:SarahParkerandJoanneSteele.
Forfurtherinformation/enquiries,pleasering
01243 534537/534679.
East Pallant House
1EastPallant,Chichester,WestSussex,PO19 1TY
Tel:01243 785166 Fax:01243 776766
Editing Panel:PaulOver,andCouncillorsJosef
RansleyandTonyFrench.
Designed by:BuzzwordCreative,Chichester
Printed by:TheWestdalePress,Cardiff
Published by:PublicRelations,
ChichesterDistrictCouncil
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To make an appointment
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www.chichester.gov.uk
Becauseinitiativesenablesothergroupsand
individualstopublicisetheirworkandconsultwith
membersofthepublic,theviewsexpressedmaynot
bethoseoftheDistrictCouncil.
Front cover photo:FireworksatChichesterCathedral
To advertise with us, please email
advertising@chichester.gov.uk or call 01243 521059.
Inclusionofadvertisementsdoesnotconstitutea
recommendationbyChichesterDistrictCouncilof
theproductsorservicesofferedortheorganisations
involved,norwillthecouncilincuranyliability
whatsoeverforanyclaimrelatingtothem.
Selseyinpartnershipwith
SelseyTownCouncilTownHall,
55HighStreet,Selsey,WestSussex,PO20 0RB
Tel:01243 605803
Midhurst Area Office
NorthStreet,Midhurst,WestSussex,GU29 9DW
Tel:01730 812251 Fax:01730 817716
WealsohaveahelppointatPetworthLibrary.
Internet:www.chichester.gov.uk
Email:helpline@chichester.gov.uk
Emergenciesoutofhours:01243 785339
Your initiatives magazine is produced four times
a year, at a cost of 9p per copy.
Follow us
This publication is available
in large print, on tape and CD.
Please telephone 01243 534679
for further details.
www.chichester.gov.uk
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Access our specia
early bird offer!
Join The Grange any time before
28 February 2014 and get your
first month free!
Welcome to your new
leisure and community centre
The countdown has begun, and we are now in the final stages of preparing your new
leisure and community centre in Midhurst.
The facilities
The new facility will offer access to a number of services in one
location, together with extended opening hours.
Thecentrewillinclude:
TheGrange,whichwillincorporatea
numberofservicesunderoneroof,isdue
toopeninFebruary2014.Thecentrewill
includeleisurefacilities,alibrary,customer
serviceinformationforChichesterDistrict
Councilandaregistraroffice.Tocelebrate,
wewillbearranginganopendaynearer
thetime,whenyoucantryoutournew
facilitiesforfree!
Wearealsocurrentlyworkingwiththe
police–withthehopethattheywillalso
jointhebuildinglaternextyear.
ThoseofyouwhousethecurrentGrange
CentreandMidhurstLibrarywillbe
welcomedbyfamiliarfaceswhenyou
enterthenewfacility,becausemanyof
thecurrentstaffwillbetransferringacross
tothenewbuilding.Withtheirwealthof
knowledgeofthelocalareaandyourneeds,
theyareperfectlyplacedtoassistyou
withinthenewcentre.
WecaughtupwithKevinMcCoy,who
managesallofourWestgateLeisuresites,
andaskedhimtogiveusasneakpeekof
thefinaltouchesthatarebeingmadetothe
newcentre.
“Wecan’twaittoopenourdoorsforthe
firsttime,”saysKevin.
“ThecurrentGrangeCentrehasplayed
animportantrolewithinMidhurstover
theyears,butthenewcentreisgoingto
offermanymoreopportunitiesandmake
servicesmuchmoreaccessibletothe
peopleofMidhurstandthesurrounding
areas.
Kevin McCoy,
Westgate Leisure Manager
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“We’vealsobeenworkingcloselywiththe
clubsandcommunitygroupsonthebig
move–andmanyarealreadybookedin.
www.chichester.gov.uk
“Ilookforwardtowelcomingbothexisting
andnewcustomerstoourcentre.Thisisan
excitingnewchapterforMidhurstandthe
surroundingareas.”
The key facts
• Itishopedthatthecentrewill
openinFebruary2014.
• Thecentrewillbeopenfrom
Monday–Friday,7amuntil11pm,
Saturdayfrom7.30amuntil
7.30pmandSundayfrom9am
until7.30pm.
• Thecentrewillofferleisure
services,alibrary,registrar
services,acafé/barareaand
acustomerservicepointfor
ChichesterDistrictCouncil.
• TheprojectisledbyChichester
DistrictCouncil,buthasbeen
deliveredinpartnershipwith
WestSussexCountyCouncil,the
TrusteesoftheGrangeCommunity
Association,MidhurstTown
CouncilandTheMonumentTrust.
• amulti-purposefour-courtsportshall
tomeetSportEnglandstandards.
• agymwithfirstclassTechnogym
equipment.
• twosquashcourtsandasquash
viewingarea.
• adancestudiowithmirrorsthatwill
alsobeusedforfitnessand
communityactivities.
• ahealthsuite,includingasauna,
steamroomandspapool.
• amulti-purposecommunityhalland
communityrooms.
• abarandcaféwithinternetaccess.
ThefacilitywilloverlookSouthPond,with
seatinginandoutsideofthecentre.
Therewillalsobecommunityfacilities
including:
• afreelibrarywithanexcellentrange
ofbooks,freeWiFiaccess,achildren’s
libraryandaccesstocouncilandlocal
information.
• ChichesterDistrictCouncil’scustomer
serviceinformation.
• aregistraroffice,whereyoucan
registerbirthsanddeaths.
• payanddisplaycarparkingis
availableadjacenttothebuilding,
alongwithcycleracks.
If you would like to take advantage
of this, please contact 07715038470.
More information can be also found
at www.westgateleisure.co.uk
Join the library
Tojointhelibrarywithinthenewcentre,
youcancompleteafreeonlinemembership
formatwww.westsussex.gov.uk/libraries
VOUCHER
Have a free coffee
or tea on us!
Join us for our free open day
Tocelebratetheopeningofournew
centreandtosaythankyouforyour
patienceduringthebuildingwork,wewill
beholdingafreeopenday.Thedateof
thiswillbeannouncednearerthetime–
somakesurethatyouwatchoutforour
regularupdates!
Youwillbeabletotrynumerousactivities
forfree,includingtasterclasses,suchas
yoga,aerobics,martialarts,bowls,short
tennisandminifencing!Therewillalso
besoftplay,facepaintingandabouncy
castleforthechildren.
Ifyouwantamomentofrelaxation,you
cansignuptothelibrary,takeoutabook
andsitinourbrandnewcafé/barand
enjoyadrinkwhiletakinginthelovely
viewacrossSouthPond.
We’llalsobeofferingsomefantastic
openingoffersandrunningacompetition
towinayear’sfullmembership.
Makesurethatyoukeepyoureyeon
ourwebsiteforthelatestinformation
www.westgateleisure.co.ukorcall
07715038470formoreinformation.
www.chichester.gov.uk
Comeandjoinusinourfantasticnewbar/
caféandhaveacuppaonus!Sitindoors
–oroutonourterrace–andenjoythe
beautifulviewsacrossSouthPond.
✂
“Ithinkpeoplearegoingtobereally
surprisedatthespaceandtheamountof
servicesthattheywillbeabletoaccess
underoneroof.I’malsosurethatvisitors
willbeimpressedwiththecafé/bararea,
whichlooksacrossSouthPond.”
EileenLintill,CabinetMemberforLeisure,
WellbeingandCommunityServicesat
ChichesterDistrictCounciladds,“Assoon
asthenewcentreisupandrunning,the
demolitionoftheoldbuildingwillbegin.
Wereallydoappreciateeveryone’spatience
andthisiswhywewanttohaveafreefun
daytolaunchthecentreandtosayabig
thankyoutothelocalcommunity.
Youwillalsoreceiveafreeinduction,
fitnessprogrammeandfitnesstest.
Bestofall,therearenocontractual
tie-ins.OurMidhurstPremier
membershipstartsfrom£30.40
andincludesuseofthegymand
mostclasses.
Ournewcaféoffersscrumptiousmealsand
hotandcolddrinksincludingaselectionof
alcoholicdrinks.Wecanevencaterfor
weddings,christenings,partiesandbusiness
meetings.Comeandvisitustofindoutmore!
Thisvoucherentitlesonepersontoacup
ofeitherfiltercoffeeorteawithinThe
Grangecafé/bar.Thisvoucherisvaliduntil
1June2014.
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Basil & Madge
Lambert
Beat the January
!
rush and join now
Madge is still doing her
weekly circuits at 90!
Madge Lambert may have celebrated her 90th birthday this
year, but she still makes time for her regular circuit class at
Westgate Leisure Chichester!
ThenonagenarianwholivesinSelsey
isoneofthecentre’sregularandlongest
servingmembersoftheActivefor
Healthscheme.
MadgehasbeentakingpartinActivefor
HealthcircuitclassesrunbyTinaScutt
everyweekfortenyearstokeepupher
fitnesslevels.
CentrestaffsurprisedMadgewith
onemonth’sfreemembershipanda
bouquetofflowerstocelebrateher
milestonebirthday.
Madge,whoattendsthecentrewith
herhusbandBasil,says:“Ireallyenjoy
comingtotheclasses.Wedocycling,
trampolining,rowing,stepups,weights
andwalking.Idofeelitisdoingmegood.
Ialsoenjoythesocialsideofcoming
hereaswedohaveagoodlaughinthe
class.Iamsureithaskeptmegoingand
mydaughtersencouragemetokeepup
theclasses.”
Basilisalso90andswims30lengths
everytimehevisitsthecentre.
CouncillorEileenLintill,ChichesterDistrict
Council’sCabinetMemberforLeisure,
WellbeingandCommunityServices,says:
“Madgeisaninspirationtousallandwe
allhopetoseeheratherweeklyclass
formanyyearstocome.BothMadgeand
BasilareincrediblyactiveandIknow
theWestgateLeisurestaffalwayslook
forwardtoseeingthem.
“Weencourageallagestousethemany
facilitiesatourleisurecentresaround
thedistrict.It’snevertoolatetotakeup
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asport–andMadgeislivingproofofthe
benefitsthatexercisecanbring.”
HeidiDunster,ActiveforHealthCoordinator,added:“IntheActiveforHealth
programmewerun20differentclassesso
wedohavesomethingtosuiteveryone–
ZumbaGold,Pilates,Aqua,Spinningand
circuitclasses,forexample.”
TheActiveforHealthmedicalreferral
programmehelpspeopleincrease
theirexerciselevels.Theprogrammeis
designedtomakephysicalactivityeasily
accessibletopeoplewhowouldnormally
finditdifficulttotakepart.Yourdoctor,
physiotherapistorhealthprofessional
canreferyouifyouhave:
• ailmentsandconditionsthatcanbe
improvedwithphysicalactivity,such
asweightmanagement,backcare,
joint/musclerehabilitation,cancer,
coronaryheartdisease,stroke,
diabetes,asthma,lowenergy,anxiety,
stressanddepression.
• sufferedacoronaryeventorsurgery,
orhaveacardiachistory.
• adiagnosiswhichcauseschronic
breathlessness.
Theprogrammeconsistsofinitialand
finalconsultations,togetherwithtengym,
circuitorPilates-basedexercisesessions,
whichareadaptedtodifferinglevelsof
fitnessandability.
Formoreinformationcall01243 521213,
emailhdunster@chichester.gov.ukorsee
www.westgateleisure.co.uk
www.chichester.gov.uk
Join Westgate Leisure anytime in
December for just £15 and pay no
monthly fee until 15 January 2014!
Better still we will give you a free
goody bag to help you on your way.
Whether you want to treat yourself,
or a loved one, this offer makes an
ideal Christmas present.
WestgateLeisureofferssomeofthebest
healthandfitnessfacilitiesonthesouth
coastandourfullyqualifiedteamcanhelp
youachieveyourgoals.
Getfitinourgymsandclasses;havefun
inourswimmingpools;andrelaxinour
healthsuite.
WestgateLeisureChichester’sPremier+
membershipincludes:
• unlimiteduseofthegymfacilities,
sauna,steam,spas,swimming,
fitnessclassesandracketsportsat
WestgateLeisureChichester.
• unlimiteduseofgymfacilities,fitness
classesandtennisatWestgate
LeisureBourne.
• freeparkingfortwohours.
Membershipstartsfrom£38permonth
withnolongterm-commitment.
WestgateLeisureBourne’sofferincludes:
• unlimiteduseofgymfacilitiesand
tenniscourts
• allfitnessclassesincludingyoga,
pilatesandaerobics
Membershipstartsfromaslittleas£24.20
permonthwithnolongtermcommitment.
For further information please
visit www.westgateleisure.co.uk
or call 01243 785651 and quote
‘initiatives’.
Swim for FrEE
this Christmas!
Ifyouareagedunder16yearsold,
youcanswimforfreeduringpublic
swimmingsessionsbetweenFriday27
DecembertoTuesday31December.
Visitwww.westgateleisure.co.ukor
call01243 521252.
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Chichester Ship Canal
The Egremont operates four scheduled 75 minute
trips every day. Relax whilst listening to points of
interest and local wildlife on the canal.
The larger Richmond boat can be hired for private
events. Our cruises provide a unique venue for a
party to celebrate your special occasion, birthday
or anniversary; whilst passing through pleasant
countryside with ever-changing scenery.
Call: 01243 377405
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children free
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North Street, Midhurst GU29 9DT
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Supporting
young people into work
The next steps
in the Local Plan
Earlier this year hundreds of you put forward your views
on Chichester’s draft Local Plan as part of a district-wide
consultation.
Tom Bell
Meet our
shining stars
We value our staff and see
them as the most valuable
part of our organisation.
Meet our
Neighbourhood
Plan champion
We’d like to introduce you to
our new Neighbourhood Plan
champion – Tom Bell.
TomisourNeighbourhoodPlanningOfficer
andisthemaincontactatthecouncilfor
NeighbourhoodPlans.Hecanprovideon-going
adviceandsupportforparishesandcanattend
ParishorTownCouncilmeetingsormeetingsof
localcommunitygroups.
Seventeenofourparishesaredeveloping
NeighbourhoodPlans.Theseareanewwayfor
communitiestodecidethefutureoftheplaces
wheretheyliveandwork.
TheplanswereintroducedbyGovernmentin
theLocalismActinNovember2011.Theyallow
localpeopleagreaterinfluenceoverplanning
theirlocalareas.
Theyenablecommunitiesto:
• choosewheretheywantnewhomes,shops
andofficestobebuilt.
• havetheirsayonwhatthosenewbuildings
shouldlooklike.
• grantplanningpermissionforthenew
buildingstheywanttoseegoahead.
ThePlanisimportantbecauseitisthe
blueprintthatwillguidedevelopment
acrossthedistrictoverthenext15years.
ItcoversChichester,Selseyandthe
manyvillagesandparishesthatmake
uptheChichesterDistrictoutsidethe
SouthDownsNationalPark.Anumber
ofparishesarealsolookingtoprepare
neighbourhoodplanswhichwillsupport
theimplementationoftheLocalPlan.
Yourviewshavebeenconsideredand
somerevisionshavebeenmadetothe
Planasaresult.
Theconsultationrevealedthatpeople
wantedaredistributionofthenumber
ofhomesbuiltacrossthe15yearperiod,
moreemphasisonthewayinwhich
weprotectimportanthabitatsinthe
district,andchangestostrategicsite
boundaries.
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BetweenNovemberandthebeginning
ofJanuarywewantyoutotellusif
youbelievetherevisedplanmeets
Governmentguidelines.
Afterthis,thePlanwillbesubjecttoa
publicexaminationheldbyanInspector
appointedbytheSecretaryofState.
TheInspectorisrequiredtoconsider
whethertheplanhasbeenpreparedin
accordancewiththerelevantregulations
andis‘sound’.
Tofindouthowyoucanhaveyoursayor
formoreinformationontheLocalPlan
process,pleasevisitwww.chichester.
gov.uk/newlocalplan,emailldf@
chichester.gov.ukorcall01243 534571.
Theplanswillhavetobetakenintoaccount
whenanydevelopmentisproposedinthearea.
Theymustcomplywithnationalplanningpolicy,
legislationandstrategicpoliciesintheLocal
Plan,andbebackedbyatleasthalfofvoters
inalocalreferendumandmustcontribute
towardsthedeliveryofhousingtargets.
Tomsays:“Itisgreattoseetheenthusiasm
whichparishcouncilshavefortheplans.
Myroleistohelpbyprovidingbackground
documentsandevidence,helpingtoorganise
publicevents,lookingovertheworkbeforeitis
sentforreview,aswellasgivinggeneralhelp
andadvice.”
TofindoutaboutNeighbourhoodPlanssee
www.chichester.gov.uk,emailTomattbell@
chichester.gov.ukorcall01243 534594.
IfyoulivewithintheSouthDownsNationalPark
areaandwanttosetupaplanpleasecontact
theNationalParkAuthorityon0300 303 1053.
www.chichester.gov.uk
Did you know?
Did you know?
Thatyoucouldreceive£2,500for
takingonahigherapprentice?Ahigher
apprenticelearnsatahigherlevel,and
mayworktowardsaHigherEducation
Certificate,FoundationDegreeorDegree.
WestSussexCountyCouncilisoffering
thegranttoallbusinessintheareathat
employshigherapprentices,tohelpwith
salarycosts.
Weruna‘ChooseWork’programme.This
aimstohelpyoungunemployedpeople
agedbetween18-24togetintowork.
Theprogrammeprovidespeoplewith
thechancetoaccessaworkexperience
placementbetweentwoandeightweeks.
Thishelpsthemtoidentifywhatsortof
worktheywouldliketodo,whilealso
developingandimprovingtheirskills.
WehavebeenworkingwithChichester
CollegeandWestSussexCounty
Council,whoaresupplyingthegrant.
Inthelastfewyears95%ofthoseon
theprogrammehavegoneontofind
permanentemployment.
Sofar,over30youngpeoplehavefound
valuablebusinessplacementsthrough
thesupportfromthecouncil.This
hashelpedpeopleintheirsearchfor
employment,andinonecasethework
experienceledtoapermanentjob.
Asalocalbusiness,youcanapplyif:
Formoreinformationonour‘Choose
Work’programme,pleasegotowww.
chichester.gov.uk/business,oremail
business.support@chichester.gov.uk
• youarebasedinWestSussex.
• youpaybusinessratestoyourlocal
council.
• youcanfillavacantpositionwithan
apprentice.
• yourhigherapprenticeisaged
between18-24.
Ifaccepted,businessescanalsoapply
fortheNationalApprenticeshipScheme
grantworth£1,500.Thismeansthatyou
couldpotentiallyaccessa£4,000grant.
Formoreinformationaboutthehigher
apprenticeshipgrantschemegotowww.
westsussex.gov.uk/doing_business/
running_your_business/be_the_
business/apprenticeships
Steve Hill,
Work Experience Co-ordinator
www.chichester.gov.uk
Manyofourstaffgothatextramile
todeliveroutstandingservicetoour
customers.Pastexamplesinclude
resuscitatingcustomerswhohavefallen
ill,tobattlingthroughthesnowsothat
oneofourservicescouldcontinueto
operatethroughthedayandnight.This
iswhywerunastaffawardsscheme,to
celebratethosewhoaremakingabig
differencetoourorganisation.
DannyClarkeandSimonCampbell,who
workasfittersatourdepot,arethelatest
membersofstafftoreceiveanaward.
Theirjobistomaintainthewholerange
ofcouncilvehicles,includingthewaste
andrecyclingtrucks.
Followingaseriousfirelastyear,their
workshopwasoutofactionforseveral
months.Thefittershadtoadapttoa
make-shiftoperationinanopenbarn,
essentiallyworkingoutsideduringwhat
wasthecoldestwinterfor50years.They
managedtokeep‘thewheelsturning’
despitenothavingaccesstomanyof
theirusualtoolsandequipment,evenon
thedaytheyarrivedtofindthatsomeof
theirhandtoolswerefrozen!
Regardlessofthis,DannyandSimon
managedtocontinuetoprovidean
outstandingserviceandallthewaste
andrecyclingtruckswerestillableto
carrycollectionsasnormal.Whatwas
theirsecret?‘Plentyofhotdrinks’was
thereply!
WelldoneDannyandSimon!
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Christmas at
With Christmas nearly upon us, we have pulled together activities, events
and important information to guide you through the festive season.
remember to also check our website www.chichester.gov.uk/christmas
and our social media sites for further events, updates and competitions.
Free Christmas
park and ride
service
Christmas events
Chichester
Awholehostofactivitieshavebeenarranged
bytheChichesterCityCentrePartnershipto
celebrateChristmasinthecity.
FatherChristmaswillbemovinghisgrotto
intoChichester’sEastStreetonThursday
28 November,between4pmand8pm.
Hewillreturnonselecteddatesthrough
thefestiveperiod.Fortheexactdatesand
times,pleaseseewww.chichesterbid.co.uk.
HewillalsobeatThe Novium museumon
TowerStreetonselected dates.Pleasevisit
www.thenovium.orgforfurtherdetailsor
call01243 775888.
TheChristmasLightSwitchoneventwill
startat4pmonThursday 28 Novemberat
theCityCross.Thecommunitycarolservice
willbeginat6.30pm,followedbythe
blessingoftheChristmastreeat6.55pm.
Thelightswillthenbeswitchedonat7pm,
followedbyaspectacularfireworkdisplay.
Latenightshoppingandstreet
entertainmentwilltakeplaceonThursday
5, 12 and 19 December until8pm.Please
seeindividualstoresforfurtherdetailsor
visitwww.chichesterbid.co.uk
Chichester’sChristmasMarketwillreturn
fromSaturday 7 to Sunday 15 December,
inNorthandEastStreet.Therewillbealive
nativitywithdonkeys.
Ifyouarelookingforsomethingabit
different,whynotvisittheVintageMarket
fromThursday 12 to Saturday 14 December.
Themarketwillbeopenfrom10amuntil
4pmattheCouncilHouse,NorthStreet.
Decemberifyouareunder 16 years old.To
findoutmorevisitwww.westgateleisure.co.uk
orcall01243 521252.
Selsey
Residentsandvisitorsareinvitedtohelp
buildacommunityChristmastree,starting
fromSaturday 30 November, until Saturday
7 December.Everyoneisencouragedto
takepartbytyingamessagetothetree.
TheSelseyLightsswitchonwillbeon
Saturday 30 Novemberat6pm.
FatherChristmaswillbebringinghisgrotto
totown,locatedbehindAmanda’sHobby
Hideout.TheChristmasCinemawillalsobe
launched,withfreescreeningsofChristmas
classicstakingplaceeverySaturday at
10.30am from 30 November untilChristmas,
attheTownHall.
Latenightshoppingwillbetakingplace
throughouttheChristmasperiod.Please
contactSelseyTownCouncilon01243 605 803,
oremailenquiries@selseytowncouncil.gov.uk
forfurtherinformation.
Midhurst
TheannualMidhurstTownCouncilStreet
PartywillbeheldonFriday 6 December
from6pm until 9pmatChurchHill,Market
SquareandWestStreet.Roadswillbeclosed
from3.30pm.Thepartywillincludefree
attractionsandentertainment,including
Christmaslights,roundaboutridesand
carolsinging.FatherChristmaswillalsobe
makinganappearanceinhisgrottoonWest
Streetandtherewillbelatenightshopping.
Thetown’sbusinessesareofferingshoppers
thechancetowin£100giftvouchers
tospendinthetownbytakingpartin
theChristmasCompetition(entryforms
availableatparticipatingbusinesses)and
therewillbeaChristmasthemedshopping
maptoguideyouaroundthetown’smany
independentbusinesses.
TheSpreadEagleHotelwillalsobeholding
itsannualChristmasFair,featuringlocal
suppliersandproducers,onFriday 6
Decemberbetween5pmand9pminits
JacobeanHall.
TheTownCouncil’sannualawardsevening
willbeheldonThursday 12 Decemberat
CapronHouse.Thecouncilwillberecognising
someoftheunsungheroesinthetown.
Ifyouwouldlikefurtherinformationplease
contactMidhurstTownCouncil01730 816
953,orvisitwww.midhurst-tc.gov.uk
Petworth
Awholerangeofactivitieshavebeen
organisedtocelebratetheswitchingon
oftheChristmaslightsinPetworthon
Saturday 7 December.TheChristmas
Marketwillbeginat11am,sellinglocal
produceandcrafts.Therewillalsobe
entertainmentandmusicinGoldenSquare.
ChichesterDistrictCouncilisalsooperating
afreeparkandrideservice–detailson
page11.
Thelightswitchonwillbeginat6.30pm.
Shopswillbeopenlateandawindow
displaycompetitionwillbetakingplace
withawardstothewinnersintheevening.
ChristmasCarolswillbeperformedby
PetworthTownBand,StMary’sChurch
Choirandotherchoirs.Therewillalsobe
mincepiesandmulledwinecourtesyofthe
Co-operative.
Swimforfree,duringpublicswimming
sessions,atWestgateLeisureChichester
fromFriday 27 December to Tuesday 31
Formoreinformation,pleasecontact
PetworthTownCouncil01798 343 906,or
emailpetworthtowncouncil@hotmail.co.uk
Tofindoutmore,pleasecontacttheChichester
BusinessImprovementDistricton01243
773 623,oremail info@chichesterbid.co.uk
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www.chichester.gov.uk
Write a letter to Father Christmas
PostyourlettertoFatherChristmasinourspecialpost
boxatTheNoviumfromMonday 25 November.Thiswill
belocatedwithinourTouristInformationarea.
Father Christmas at the museum
ComeandmeetFatherChristmasinhisnewgrottoand
whileyou’reatit,whynotgo‘ChristmasCrackers’forour
rangeofuniquegiftsinourshop.We’vealsogotarange
ofactivitiestokeepthewholefamilyentertained.
Christmas ghost experience
ChichesterDistrict’sghostswillbebringinghistoryto
lifeonvariousdaysduringDecember!Thesespecialtours
areincludedwithintheadmissionpriceandarenotto
bemissed!!
The museum will be hosting a range of activities and events to
help keep everyone entertained over the festive period. Please visit
www.thenovium.org or call 01243 775888 to find out more.
Fantastic
giveaways
throughout
Christmas
We will be celebrating the best of our
district on our Facebook site from 13
November, including giveaways from
local businesses!
Makesureyou‘like’usatwww.facebook.com/
chichesterdistrictcouncil.Ifyoudonotuse
socialmedia,makesureyouenterourspecial
ChristmascompetitiononourWhat’sOnpages.
www.chichester.gov.uk
We are providing a free
Chichester park and ride
service on selected dates over
the Christmas period, with the
support of Chichester College.
TheservicestartsonThursday 28
Novemberfrom4.30pm-8pmforthe
lightswitchonevent.Itwillthenoperate
from8amuntil6pmeveryweekend,
plusthe23and24December.
Theservicewillrunevery15minutes.
ItwillleavefromChichesterCollegecar
parkatWestgateanddropoffto:
• Eastgate(oppositetheCattle
Marketcarpark)
• Northgate(thelay-byinOaklands);
and
• TheCathedral.
Theservicewilloperateon:
• Thursday28November
(4.30pm-8pm);
• Saturday30November;
• Sunday1December;
• Saturday7December;
• Sunday8December;
• Saturday14December;
• Sunday15December;
• Saturday21December;
• Sunday22December;
• Monday23December;and
• Tuesday24December.
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what’s on?
Venue codes and
useful numbers
CFT and MT
ChichesterFestivalTheatre(Theatre
inthePark)andMinervaTheatre
(01243)781312or
www.cft.org.uk
CHC
ChichesterHarbourConservancy
(01243)513275or
www.conservancy.co.uk
FrP
FishbourneRomanPalace
(01243)789829or
bit.ly/eventsatfishbourne
GC
GrangeCentre,Midhurst
(01730)816841or
www.theGrange.co.uk
NOV
TheNovium,(01243)775888or
www.thenovium.org
PH
PetworthHouse(01798)342207
orwww.nationaltrust.org.uk
PHG
PallantHouseGallery,
(01243)774557or
www.pallant.org.uk
TCH
ChichesterCouncilHouse,
NorthStreet,Chichester
(01243)788502
WD
WestDeanCollege(01243)818280
orwww.westdean.org.uk
WDOAM
Weald&DownlandMuseum.
Enquiries(01243)811348or
www.wealddown.co.uk
Tickets for a variety of events
are available from Chichester
Tourist Information Centre at
The Novium, Tower Street. For
more information contact
(01243) 7775888.
Whileeveryefforthasbeenmadetomake
suretheaccuracyofthisinformationis
correct,ChichesterDistrictCouncilcannot
acceptresponsibilityforanyerrors,omissions
orinconveniencecaused.Wewouldadvise
youtocheckthedetailswiththeorganiser
beforeattendinganyoftheeventspublished.
Apologies to those people who will get the
magazine after some of the events listed.
The list runs from when the first deliveries
of ‘initiatives’ are made, but delivery to all
properties normally takes two weeks.
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Every week or seasonal
Traders Market
CattleMarketCarPark,Chichester.
EveryWednesdayandSaturday.
Farmers’ Markets 2013 & 2014:
North&EastStreet,Chichester:
6December;20December;
3January,17January,7February,
21February,7March,21March,
4April,18April.
GoldenSquare,Petworth:14
December,22February,26April.
NorthStreet,Midhurst:23
November,25January,22March.
Until 18 December
Multi charity Christmas cards.
TheOldCourtRoom,TheCouncil
House,NorthStreet,Chichester.
Mon–Sat9.30am–4.30pm.
www.cardsforcharity.co.uk.TCH.
Until 9 February
Sean Scully: Triptychs.Exhibitionof
artbytheAmericansurrealist.PHG.
19 November
Film night.TheGreatGatsby.
7.30pm.GC.
22-24 November
Christmas Fair.StanstedPark
hostsaChristmasfair.Fordetails
seewww.stanstedpark.co.ukor
call02392412265.
23 November
Christmas Fair.10am-3pm.GC.
23-24 November
Petworth House Christmas Fair.
AnnualChristmasFairwitharange
ofgifts.10.30am-3.30pmeachday.
Tickets£5perperson.PH.
24 November
Bird watching from solar boat.
Atripbyboattoenjoytheharbour
andlookoutforbirdsfoundinthis
AreaofOutstandingNatural
Beauty.Tickets£8.50.CHC.
28 November
Chichester Christmas Lights
switch on.Theeventstartsat4pm
withthelightswitchonat7pm.
Tel:01243773623,oremailinfo@
chichesterbid.co.uk
29 November
Sherry – Beyond the Christmas
trifle.Adelicioustastingthrough
thespectrumofsherrystyle.WD.
30 November
Selsey Christmas lights switch on.
Eventsstartat5.15pm.Formore
informationcall01243605803.
30 November-1 December
Contemporary Craft Show.The
SussexGuild.10am-5pm.Midhurst
RotherCollege,NorthStreet,
Midhurst.£2adults,childrenfree.
Fordetailscall01273479565or
seewww.thesussexguild.co.uk
30 November-7 December
Christmas Market.SelseyHigh
Street.Call01243605803.
30 November-22 December
Christmas Spectacular - A Feast
for the Eyes.Aseasonaljourney
throughtheservants’quartersat
PetworthHouse.Adults£6,
children£3.PH.
1 December
Christmas tree dressing.Family
funcelebratingChristmastrees,
followedbyalanternparade.
WDOAM.
5 December
Performance by Florilegium.
PartofChichesterChamber
Concertsprogramme.Chichester
CouncilHouse,NorthStreet.
7.30pm.£15.Ticketsfrom
ChichesterFestivalTheatreorfrom
7pmonthedoor.Forinfoseewww.
chichesterchamberconcerts.com
6 December
The annual Midhurst Town Council
Street Party. Eventsinthetown’s
mainstreetsduringtheevening.
Freeattractionsandentertainment,
includingChristmaslights,carol
singing,FatherChristmasinhis
grottoandlatenightshopping.
Information01730816953,orvisit
www.midhurst-tc.gov.uk.
7 December
Free Cinema.ClassicChristmas
filmwillbeshown.TownHall,
Selsey.Call01243605803.
7 December
Petworth Christmas lights switch
on.Eventsinthetownallday.Light
switchonat6.30pm.More
information01798343906.
7-15 December
Christmas Market.Christmas
MarketinEastStreet,Chichester.
Moreinformationatinfo@
chichesterbid.co.ukor01243
773623.
8 December
Christmas Fair.Morethan80
stallswithcraftsandunusual
gifts,alsoachoirandmeetFather
Christmasinhisgrotto.Westgate
LeisureChichester.Forinfosee
westgateleisure@chichester.gov.uk
orcall01243785651.
www.chichester.gov.uk
8-9 December
Cracker making.Makesome
homemadecrackerswithyourfamily.
10am-11.30amand2-3.30pm.NOV.
8 and 15 December
Chichester Model Engineers.
Enjoyatrainridebehindaminiature
locomotiveandchildrenhavethe
chancetomeetFatherChristmas.
BlackberryLane,Chichester,
PO192FS.1-4pm.Entry£8for
children(includesxmaspresent)
£4adults(includeshot/colddrink
andmince/applepie).Tel.07954
051594orwww.cdsme.co.uk
fordetails.
12-14 December
Vintage market.ChristmasMarket
atChichesterAssemblyRooms.
10am-4pm.Freeentry.
14 December
Saturnalia.CelebrateSaturnalia
atFishbourneRomanPalacewith
festivefunforall.FRP.
14-15 December
Winter Wonderland.Children
havethechancetomeetFather
Christmas.Tickets£6achild,£9
Adultor£23forafamilyticket.
WDOAM.
detailscall01243788596or
07747604541.
21 January
Talk: The Break-up of the Soviet
Union.MidhurstU3A.2.30pmat
MidhurstMethodistHall.Info:
www.u3asites.org.uk/midhurst
22 January
Talk: Mike Davis: His Everest
Expeditions.MidhurstCameraClub.
CowdrayHall.7.30pm.Forinfocall
01730821317.
3 February
Talk: One Step Beyond.Talkby
AndrewPerrytoSelseyCamera
Club.7.30pm.StWilfrid’sChurch
Hall,ChurchSt.Fordetailssee
www.selseycameraclub.co.uk
17-21 February
Family Fun Days.Findoutwhatlife
waslikeinRomantimes.FRP.
19 February
Tree planting for families: Help plant
5,000 trees.£4perperson.10am.CHC.
19 February
Talk: Jeff Morgan: A photographic
workout.MidhurstCameraClub.
CowdrayHall.7.30pm.
Call01730821317.
Love your district
this Christmas
We will be celebrating the best of our district on our
Facebook site from 13 November, including giveaways
from local businesses! Make sure you ‘like’ us at
www.facebook.com/chichesterdistrictcouncil
14-15 December
Winter Wonderland at West Dean.
AtraditionalChristmaseventina
countryhousesetting,including
FatherChristmas,carols,vintage
carouselandmarket.Admission
pricesapply.WD
20 February
Jack Liebeck and Kataya Apekisheva:
Chichester Chamber Concerts.
ChichesterCouncilHouse,North
Street.7.30pm.£15.Ticketsfrom
ChichesterFestivalTheatreor
from7pmonthedoor.
www.chichesterchamberconcerts.com
Forthoseofyouwhodon’thaveaccesstosocialmediasites,wehave
createdacompetitionespeciallyforyou.
15 December
Music on Sundays.Musicand
SongsforChristmas.2.30pm.
ChristChurch,OldMarketAvenue,
Chichester.Tickets£10atdooror
call(01243)527425.
5 March
Talk: The Secret Garden Nature
reserve.7.15pm.PallantSuite,
MasonicHall.www.chichester
naturalhistorysociety.org
We’regivingaChristmashamperawaytooneluckyreaderonMonday 16
December!Allyouhavetodotostandachanceofwinningisreturnthis
formtous,withyourdetailsandtelluswhyyoulovethedistrictandwhat
youlikeaboutthismagazine.
26 December–1 January
The Museum at Christmas.
Discoverhowourancestors
enjoyedthefestiveseason.
10.30am-4pm.WDOAM.
27-31 December
Under 16s swim for free.Fordetails
seewww.westgateleisure.co.ukor
call01243521252.
8 January
Talk: Management of Verges
for Wildlife.AtalkbyBenRainbow.
7.15pm.PallantSuite,MasonicHall.
www.chichesternaturalhistory
society.org
19 January
Antiques and Collectors Fair.
WestgateLeisureChichester.
10.30am-4pm.Entry£1.50.For
9 March
Antiques and Collectors Fair.
WestgateLeisureChichester.
10.30am-4pm.Entry£1.50.Fordetails
call01243788596or07747604541.
19 March
Talk: Tony Nutley: 40 years in
mainstream television and film.
MidhurstCameraClub.Cowdray
Hall.7.30pm.Forinfocall
01730821317.
2 April
Talk: Dragonflies.7.15pm.Pallant
Suite,MasonicHall.www.chichester
naturalhistorysociety.org
12 April
Talk: Keeping hens in the garden.
Talkstartsat2pmandendswithtea
at3.30pm.£25.Freeentrytothe
gardensisincludedintheprice.WD.
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Win a Christmas hamper competition!
Name:
I love the Chichester District because:
Address:
Postcode:
Telephone:
My favourite article was: Email:
 Iwouldliketosignuptoyourbi-monthlyemailnewsletter.
Pleasereturnthisto:Christmascompetition,CorporateInformationTeam,Freepost,SCE1487,
Chichester,WestSussex,PO191YQoremailyouranswerstopublicrelations@chichester.gov.uk
Terms and conditions
Youmustbeover18andliveorworkwithintheChichesterDistrict.Youmustbeavailabletocollectthefreehamper
duringtheweekof16December.The closing date is Thursday 12 December 2013.EmployeesofChichesterDistrict
Councilandtheirimmediatefamilyarenotallowedtotakepart.
www.chichester.gov.uk
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Stay safe this Christmas
With the Christmas party season about to enter full swing, we
are urging everyone to have fun, know your limits and stay safe.
“Wewantallofourresidentsandvisitorsto
enjoytheholidayseason.That’swhywe’re
encouragingeveryonetoknowtheirlimits,
staywithfriendsorfamily,andarrangea
licensedtaxiridehome,”saysCllrEileen
Lintill,ourCabinetMemberforLeisure,
WellbeingandCommunityServices.
6. Nevergetintoanunmarkedsaloon
carofferingyoualift.
7. Don’tgetintoacarifyoufeelunsafe
foranyreason.
8. Trytostaywithyourfriendsanddon’t
waitinunlitareas.
“Beforeyougettoyourpartyandstart
enjoyingafewdrinks,bookataxiforyour
returnjourney.Knowingthatyourjourney
homeisplannedandsafemeansyoucan
spendtimewithfriendsandfamilywithout
worrying.
Theholidayperiodisalsoatimetoeat,
drinkandbemerry,anditcanbeeasyto
forgetnottoover-doit.Ifyouareplanning
togoout,herearesomehelpfultipsto
makesureyoustaysafeandhealthy:
• eatbeforeyougoout,orearlyinthe
evening,toreducetheeffectsofyour
drinking.
• drinkwaterregularlyduringtheevening
andbeforeyougotobed.
• takeabreakifyouthinkthealcoholis
affectingyoutooquickly.
• paceyourselfanddrinksoftdrinksin
betweenalcoholicones.
• ifyou’reonmedication,askyourdoctor
ifit’ssafetodrinkalcohol.
“We’veworkedwiththeCrimeReduction
UnitoftheHomeOfficetohelpproduce
sometoptipstoenjoythefestiveseason
andstaysafe.”
Our top taxi tips
1. Makesureyouhaveenoughmoney
forthejourney.
2. Bookalicensedtaxiorwaitatan
officialrank.
3. Ifpossible,shareataxiwithafriend.
4. Checkthevehiclehasacouncillicence
plateontherearofthecar.Lookfora
badgeonthewindscreenandcheckthe
driveriswearinghis/heridentification.
5. Keepyourmobilephonewithyouatall
times(andmakesureitischargedup!).
Formoreinformationonalcoholawareness,
pleasegotowww.rethink-your-drink.co.uk
orcontactChichesterDistrictCouncil’s
WellbeingAdvisorson01243 521041,email
health@chichester.gov.uk
Council Christmas
closure
The council offices at
East Pallant House will
be closed from 4pm on
Tuesday 24 December 2013,
re-opening at 8.45am on
Thursday 2 January 2014.
IfyouneedtocontactourCar
ParksOfficeorourDogWarden
servicepleasecallouroutofhours
messagingserviceon01243 785166
or01243 534734.Foranyother
DistrictCouncilrelatedemergency,
pleasecalltheEmergencyOutof
Hoursnumberon01243 785339.
Youcanalsoaccessourservices
onlinebyvisitingourwebsiteat
www.chichester.gov.uk
OurMidhurstAreaOfficewill
alsocloseat4pmonTuesday24
December2013,andre-openat
9amonThursday2January2014.
TheopeningtimesforTheNovium
andWestgateLeisureCentres
canbefoundonourwebsite
www.chichester.gov.uk/christmas
Discover what the district has to offer at
Chichester Tourist information Centre
Chichester Tourist Information Centre has a wide variety of
services to help you find out what’s going on locally.
Helen Wassell,
TIC Manager
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You can also:
• bookashowattheMayfloweror
KingsTheatre–withnobookingfee
orcommission;
• purchasetheatretokensfortheatres
aroundtheUK;
• buyNationalExpresstickets–Woods
andWestringscoachholidaysand
dayexcursions;
• purchaseticketsforspecialevents
takingplacewithinthedistrictandin
thesouth;
www.chichester.gov.uk
• buySouthdownsPlanetariumtickets;
• purchasecitycentreguidedwalks
tickets;and
• accessmanymoreservices.
Plusvisittheshop@thenoviumfora
wideselectionofmaps,publications,
giftsandsouvenirs.
TheTICislocatedinTheNoviumin
TowerStreet,Chichesterorformore
informationcall01243 775888.
Preparingfor bad weather
Over the last couple of years we have suffered with severe snow and icy
conditions. We have pulled together some key information to help you
prepare for any severe weather we may experience over the coming months.
Clearing snow and ice yourself –
the ‘snow code’
There’snolawstoppingyoufromclearing
snowandiceonthepavementoutside
yourhouseorfrompublicspaces.Ifyou
havecleareditcarefully,it’sunlikelyyou’ll
besuedorheldlegallyresponsibleforany
injuriesonthepath.Remember,people
walkingonsnowandicehaveresponsibility
tobecarefulthemselves.
Prevent slips
Payextraattentiontoclearsnowandice
fromstepsandsteeppathways–youmight
needtousemoresaltontheseareas.
Clear the snow or ice early
in the day
It’seasiertomovefresh,loosesnowin
themorning.Youcanthencoverthe
pathwithsaltbeforenightfall,tostopit
refreezingovernight.
Use salt or sand – not water
Ifyouusewatertomeltthesnow,itmay
refreezeandturntoblackice.Youcan
preventthisbyspreadingsomesaltonthe
areayouhavecleared.
Take care when you
move the snow
Whenyou’reshovellingsnow,takecarenot
toblockpeople’spathsordrains.
Offer to clear your
neighbours’ paths
Ifyourneighbourhasdifficultygettingin
andoutoftheirhome,pleaseoffertoclear
snowandicearoundtheirpropertyaswell.
Gritting the roads
TheHighwaysAgency,runbyWestSussex
CountyCouncil,isresponsibleforgritting
theprimaryroutesthroughoutSussex.
Contacts
West Sussex County Council
www.westsussex.gov.uk
Tel: 01243 642105
Thiswebsitecontainsinformationabout
traveldisruption,schoolclosuresandthe
grittingroutes.
Highways Agency
www.highways.gov.uk
Thisprovidesdetailsoftraveldisruptionon
majorroads.
Flooding
Inthewintermonths,floodingisalsoa
commonoccurrencethroughoutthedistrict.
TheEnvironmentAgencyhasproduced
someimportantinformationaboutwhatto
dowhenfloodingstrikesandwhatyoucan
dotoprepareforit.
Youcansignuptoreceivefreefloodalerts
andfloodwarningsdirectfromyourtelephone,
mobile,email,orfax,fromtheagency.
Toregistercall0845 988 1188orvisit
www.environment-agency.gov.uk/floodline
It’simpossibletocompletelyflood-proof
aproperty,buttherearelotsofthings
youcandotoreduceflooddamage.By
visitingwww.environment-agency.gov.uk/
homeandleisure/floodsorwww.chichester.
gov.uk/emergenciesyoucanfindmanyuseful
guidesandplansthatwillhelpyouprepare.
Youcanalsoreportfloodingbytelephoning
theEnvironmentAgencyIncidenthotlineon
0800 807060.
www.chichester.gov.uk
Your winter
checklist
Make sure you don’t get caught
out when severe weather strikes.
1. Makesureyourcarisroadworthyand
carryaspade,blanket,map,torch,
firstaidkit,andemergencyfoodand
drinkwithyou.
2. Checkscreenwashlevelsandmake
surethewindscreenwipersandtyres
areingoodcondition.
3. Defrostthewindscreenandwindows
thoroughlybeforeyoudrive.
4. Leavemoretimeforyourjourney,
anddriveslowly,leavingagood
distancebetweenyourvehicleand
theoneinfront.
5. Alwayscarryyourmobilephonewith
youandmakesureitisfullycharged.
6. Ifyouareunfortunateenoughto
breakdown,ringyourbreakdown
serviceandnottheemergency
services,unlessyoubelievepeople
areatrisk.
7. Preparealternativechildcare
arrangementsincaseofunexpected
schoolclosures.
8. Makeregularchecksonfamily,
friendsandneighbourswhoaremore
vulnerable,especiallytheelderly.
Keep in touch
Insevereweatherwewillprovide
regularupdatesandimportant
informationonour:
• websitewww.chichester.gov.uk/
emergencies
• Facebookpagewww.facebook.com/
chichesterdistrictcouncil
• Twitterpage@ChichesterDC
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Give yourself
a lifeline this
Christmas
Help when you need it, peace
of mind when you don’t.
Adsdean Farm Shop
FUNTINGTON
Now taking orders for Christmas
Turkeys, including free range Bronze, Geese, Ducks,
Chicken, Pheasants, Venison and Gammons.
And of course our own Beef, free range Pork,
Bacon and Sausages.
Major new sea defence
scheme is nearly complete
A major project creating new flood defences at Medmerry,
between Selsey and Bracklesham, is nearing completion.
Amajorprojectcreatingnewflood
defencesatMedmerry,betweenSelseyand
Bracklesham,isnearingcompletion.
Theambitiousprojecthasseenthe
constructionof7kmofnewseadefences
inlandfromthecoasttogetherwitha
wildlifehaven.
TheMedmerryseadefenceprojectletsthe
seaintoacontrolledarearatherthanhold
itback.
Theuniqueprojecthasentereditsfinal
stagewiththebreachingofthecoastto
makesaltplainsinland.
Thescheme,whichcoversthesizeof300
footballpitches,willbecomeanimportant
localpublicamenitybythecreationof10km
ofnewfootpaths,cyclewaysandbridleways.
Oncethewholeprojectiscompleted,the
RSPBwillmanagethewildlifehabitatsand
accessandtheEnvironmentAgencywill
continuetomanagetheflooddefences.
Theschemehasbeendevelopedwith
thehelpofawiderangeofcommunity
representatives.
TheworkisneededbecauseMedmerryisone
ofthehighestriskfloodingareasofcoastline
ontheentiresouthcoast.Thenewdefences
atMedmerrywillbeamongstthebestalong
thesouthcoast,significantlyreducingflood
riskforover300homes,thewatertreatment
worksandthemainroadintoSelsey.
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Duringwork,archaeologistsfoundevidence
ofaBronzeAgesettlement–giving
historiansarareglimpseintolifeand
culture3,000yearsago.Theyunearthed
fascinatingfindswhichhasincreasedtheir
understandingofhowpeoplelivedalong
theSussexcoast.
Theyalsouncoveredtheremainsofan
extensiveBronzeAgelandscapedatingto
around1,000BC.
OtherfindsincludedsomeearlyNeolithic
potterythatdoubledtheknownremains
inSussex,anearintactMedievalwelland
a160m-longfishingweir,whichisalong
wovenwickerwork‘fence’whichwouldhave
satacrossanoldtidalchannel,trapping
fishbehindit.
Severalgiantgraniterockshavebeen
found,callederratics,whichwouldhave
beenbroughthereonicefloesduringthe
lastIceAge.Oneofthese,thesizeofacow,
nowsitsinfrontoftheRSPB’sPagham
Harbourvisitorcentre.
Thefootpaths,bridleways,viewpointsand
carparksareexpectedtobecompleteand
readytousebyNovember.
Formoreinformationabouttheprojectsee
theEnvironmentAgency’swebsiteat
www.environment-agency.gov.uk/medmerry
www.chichester.gov.uk
One month free trial
on our lifeline unit
Asyourlocallifelineprovider,weare
heretohelpyouliveindependentlyand
safely.We’vebeenopensince1985and
sincethenwe’veprovidedourservices
365daysayear,24hoursaday.
We are unique in the area rearing and producing
our own Gammons, Green or Smoked, on the bone
or boned and rolled.
If you order from us, you know you will get
the best produce and service
Open: Wed-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm
01243 575212 | www.adsdeanfarm.co.uk
½ mile North of Fox & Hounds in Funtington
Weofferavarietyofsolutionsthat
canbetailoredtoyourspecificneeds.
Theyareallsimpletouseandthebasic
pendantcanevenbewornaroundyour
wrist.Weevenofferamobilewarden
service,offeringyouaweeklyhome
visit.Ourservicesmeanthatyoucan
continuetoliveinyourownhome,with
thepeaceofmindofknowingthatwe
arethereifyouneedusatthepressof
abutton.
Ourlatesttechnologyalsomeansthat
youcanevenaccessourhelpwhenyou
areoutandabout.TheMindmedevice
isverysmallanddiscreet.Itcanbeeven
attachedtoyourhousekeys.Youcan
pressthebuttontotalktousifyouare
notfeelingverywellandwecanlocate
youusingspecialisttechnology(GPS).
Thismeanswecangetafamilymember,
oreventheemergencyservices,to
reachyouwhenyouneedhelp.
Tofindoutmoreabouthowwe
cansupportyou,oralovedone,
pleasecall01243 778688,email
chichestercareline@chichester.gov.uk
orvisitwww.chichestercareline.org.uk
www.chichester.gov.uk
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Waste & recycling calendar
PLEASECUTOUTANDRETAIN
✂
Are you dreaming
of a green
Christmas?
The festive period can mean an increase in the
amount of rubbish that we produce. Not only do
we buy more food and drink, we also buy cards
and trees – never mind all of the presents.
WecreatealotofrubbishatChristmas,butpleaseremember
thatmostofthiscanberecycled.We’veincludedthetablebelow,
toremindyouofwhatyoucanandcan’trecycle.
Yes please
No thank you
Paper&cardboard
Shreddedpaper
Glassbottles&jars
Drinkingglasses,Pyrex,
crockeryorceramics
Plasticbottlesonly
Otherplastics
Emptymetalcans&aerosols
Margarinetubs,yogurtpots,
foodtrays,bottletops,plastic
wrappers,carriersbags
Paperfood&drinkcartons
Foodleftovers/residue
Cleanaluminumfoil
Clothes,shoesortextiles
Batteries
Calendar A
1. If you previously used calendar types N,
O, K, L or M, please refer to this calendar.
2. Yourcurrentcollectiondaywillstay
thesameandsoyoujustneedtorefer
tothiscalendartoseewhichweekis
yourwastecollectionandwhichisyour
recyclingcollection.
3. Ifyouwantapersonalisedcalendar,
justvisitwww.chichester.gov.uk/
wastecollectioncalendarandenteryour
postcode.
4. Ifyoudon’thaveaccesstoacomputer
andneedfurtherhelp,pleasecall01243
534619.
5. Ifyousubscribetothegreenbinservice
youwillreceiveaseparatecalendarin
March2014.
Key
Representsgeneralwaste
Representsrecycling
RepresentsChristmas
collections.Pleaseseepage18
forfurtherinformation.
Toincreaseourrecyclingefforts,weneedeveryoneto:
Keep it clean
December 2013
Bykeepingallmaterialscleanwecanrecycleeverythingwecollect.
Itstopsliquidsandfoodsfromspoilingothermaterials,suchas
paperandcard.Sopleasefullyremoveandrinseoutthecontents
ofyourrecycledcontainersbeforeplacingtheminyourbin.
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Ifyoufindyoucontinuallyhavetoomuchrecyclingeachweek
pleasecontactus.
March 2014
Keep it loose
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Allyourrecyclingshouldbeplacedlooseintherecyclingbin.This
reallyhelpsthesortingandseparationofmaterialsforrecycling.
Pleasedonotuseplasticbagsorsacksforrecycling.
Ifyouwouldliketofindoutmoreaboutwhathappensto
yourrecyclingandwhatyoucanrecycle,visitourwebsite
www.recycleforwestsussex.orgorcall01243 534643.
Christmas & New Year
bin collection dates
This year, your collection dates will not change in the
week leading up to Christmas (starting Monday 16
December).
However, for some collections, bins will need to be put out a few days
earlier or later during the Christmas period.Collectiondayswillreturn
tonormalfromMonday6January.Pleaseseethetablebelow:
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December 2013 –2014
Normal
Collection Day
Pre-Christmas
week
Christmas
week
Post New Year
week
Monday
Mon16Dec
Sat 21 Dec
Mon30Dec
Tuesday
Tues17Dec
Mon 23 Dec
Tues31Dec
Wednesday
Weds18Dec
Tues 24 Dec
Thurs 2 Jan
Thursday
Thurs19Dec
Fri 27 Dec
Fri 3 Jan
Friday
Fri20Dec
Sat 28 Dec
Sat 4 Jan
www.chichester.gov.uk
Waste &
recycling
calendar
Each year, we normally
send you a waste and
recycling calendar
directly to your door.
Asweexplainedinour
lastissueofinitiatives,we
havedecidedtoinclude
theinformationwithinthis
magazineinordertobemore
efficientandtomakesavings.
Pleaseidentifyifyoushould
usetheA(page19)orB(page
20)calendarbyreferringto
point1.Thenpleasefollowthe
instructionsonthecalendar
thatisrelevanttoyou.
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www.chichester.gov.uk
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Waste & recycling calendar
1. If you previously used calendar types S,
T, P, Q or r, please refer to this calendar.
2. Yourcurrentcollectiondaywillstay
thesameandsoyoujustneedtorefer
tothiscalendartoseewhichweekis
yourwastecollectionandwhichisyour
recyclingcollection.
3. Ifyouwantapersonalisedcalendar,
justvisitwww.chichester.gov.uk/
wastecollectioncalendarandenteryour
postcode.
4. Ifyoudon’thaveaccesstoacomputer
andneedfurtherhelp,pleasecall01243
534619.
5. Ifyousubscribetothegreenbinservice
youwillreceiveaseparatecalendarin
March2014.
December 2013
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For further information
visit:
www.port.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)23 9284 8200
E: bus.admissions@port.ac.uk
W: www.port.ac.uk/
busandman
A home of your own at Chichester Lakeside
Open
351 day
s
a year
August 2014
M
September 2014
To find out more about the flexible part-time courses we
offer, come along to our next open evening, details of
which can be found at www.port.ac.uk/pbsevents.
May 2014
M
June 2014
It is open to those who may not have formal qualifications
but whose work experience will have prepared them
to succeed.
February 2014
T
M
Our part-time Business and Management Degree is
designed for busy working people and is available one
evening a week from Chichester College, South Downs
College and from the University of Portsmouth.
RepresentsChristmas
collections.Pleaseseepage18
forfurtherinformation.
M
March 2014
Key
January 2014
S
PLEASECUTOUTANDRETAIN
✂
Calendar B
S
Where a University
Degree in Business is
not beyond your reach
December 2013 –2014
November 2014
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www.chichester.gov.uk
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Wellbeing Home –
Keep warm, keep well
Living in a cold or damp home can increase
health concerns, such as heart and breathing
problems, especially for older people, young
children, and people living with a disability.
Open Mornings for
Reception 2014 intake
We will be holding Open Mornings on the following
Tuesdays from 9am till midday: 19th and 26th November,
3rd and 10th December. We will also be holding an
additional Open Morning on Thursday 9th January.
OurWellbeingHomeprogrammehasbeenextendedforanother
winter:freehomeenergyvisitsareavailableforvulnerableresidents
inChichesterDistricttohelpthemgetthebestdealontheirenergy
andmaketheirhomewarmerandmorecomfortablethiswinter.
Calling all Reception pupils and parents, come and visit Chichester
Free School at our Vinnetrow Road premises to see us in action and
decide why we are the right choice for your child’s education.
Ourqualifiedhomeenergyexpertcanshowyouhowtouseyour
heatingcontrolseffectively,andsharetipsonhowtokeepwarm
andwellinthewinterwhilesavingenergyinyourhomes.We
canhelpyoucompareenergytariffsandgetonthebestdeal.
Drop in any time during those morning dates to join in class activities,
chat to pupils and teachers and take a tour of the school. Our Principal,
Guy Martyn, will also be welcoming parents to evening presentations
starting at 7.30pm on Tuesday 19th and Thursday 21st November.
Please contact Lisa to reserve your place at an evening presentation on
enquiries@chichesterfreeschool.org.uk or 01243 850544. Visit our
website for more details.
Ifyouareonlowaincome,wecancheckifyoucouldqualifyfor
discountandgrantschemes;wemayalsobeabletoinstallfree
equipmentsuchaslowenergylightbulbs,energymonitorsand
radiatorreflectors.
Chichester Free School – A brand new state school for
forward-thinking local people
Ifyouwouldliketodiscusswithourhomeenergyvisitor,
ortobookavisit,pleasecontactuson01243 521041or
info@chichesterwellbeing.org.uk
Follow us
Heating oil for less?
residents without gas central heating and who
rely on oil for heating may be interested in
being part of a collective oil buying scheme.
LET
Buyingoiltogethercansavemoney,reducethenumberoftanker
vehiclesinruralareas,bringdownthedeliverycost,savecarbon
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toworktogetherforcommunalbenefitandofferssupportand
protectionformorevulnerableorlowincomeresidents,suchas
reminderstoplaceanorder,especiallyincoldperiods.
your property
work for you
Lastwinterwasparticularlycold,reachingrecordlow
temperatures,whichhasnodoubtresultedinalargeincrease
inthecostofenergybills.Thecostofkeepingwarmisamajor
concernformanypeople,withnearly30%ofolderpeoplein
WestSussexworryingaboutkeepingwarminwinter.
Unlock your property’s rental potential
and receive a guaranteed monthly income
Call 01243 534734 and ask for the private sector
housing team or email lettings@chichester.gov.uk
www.chichester.gov.uk/homefinder
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Ifyouareworriedaboutpayingyourheatingbills,lookingfor
waystoreduceyourenergycostsorarehavingproblemswith
yourenergycompany,youcanspeaktotheHomeHeatHelpline
on0800 33 66 99forimpartialadvice.
Tofindalistoflocaloilbuyingclubspleasegoto
www.westsussexenergy.co.uk.Torequestaprintedcopyofthe
listorifyouwouldliketosetupaclubofyourown,pleasecontact
01903 737537oremailmichelle.cheeseman@arun.gov.ukwho
worksforChichesterDistrictCouncilandArunDistrictCouncil.
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anger, depression, domestic violence, emotional abuse, sexual
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Tel: 01243 789200
32 Little London, Chichester,
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Email: office@ccs-counselling.org.uk
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