Chichester in Partnership Newswire Edition 29
May 2015
NEWS
It seems that this newsletter is proving very popular and there is so much going on that we
are going to try for a monthly bulletin. If you have anything you want to put in the bulletin the
deadline for input is the 3 Thursday of every month. If you want to be our partner profile
please get in touch. Please note the additional logo : this is because it is Dementia
Awareness Week and there is some exciting stuff going on in Chichester to support this, as
you will see below.
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Events
Chichester Core Group Meeting – 11 June 2015, Committee Rooms, Chichester District
Council
Chichester in Partnership Core Group meeting is being held on the 11June 2015, 2pm
Committee rooms. All partners are welcome to come and observe this meeting. Agenda
items include:
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Review of Chichester In Partnership – A discussion about the future of the partnership
Tackling Financial Exclusion – A discussion of the issues and possible solutions
University of Chichester will be presenting on its future plans
Chichester District Council will be presenting on it Get Healthy Get active Project
If you would like to attend please or want more information about the partnership please
contact Amy Loaring at [email protected]
Chichester Dementia Action Alliance Launch 23rd May
11-2pm on the Cathedral Green with live music from The Big Pyramid Band. We hope to get
people singing and dancing to show that 'life doesn't end when dementia begins'.
As part of the Living with Dementia Festival, Chichester Festival Theatre are also holding their
celebratory Tea Dance on Saturday 23 May 2.30pm – 4.30pm at Vicar’s Hall, next to
Chichester Cathedral. Tickets cost £5, including refreshments and can be purchased online
at www.chichestertickets.co.uk or by telephone on 01243 813595.
If you would like to bring a group please call the Cathedral to book, supporting staff will not
be charged but please let them know total numbers so we know how many people to cater
for.We do have a bursary fund for those who would otherwise not be able to join us, please
let me know if you would like to access this before booking – [email protected]
This project has been part funded by Chichester In Partnership.
Become a Dementia Friend
Do you come into contact with members of the public through your job or have you got a
personal interest in finding out more about living with Dementia and how to recognise the
signs and symptoms all you need to do is attend a free 1 hour Dementia Friends session.
Dementia Friends Sessions are being held on;
26th May, St Paul's church Hall - 11:30am
26th May, New Park Centre - 2.30 and 5.30pm
27th May, Thomas Eggar Office, 11.30 and 2pm
27th May, New Park Centre, 5.30pm
28th May, Thomas Eggar Office, 11.30, 2.30 and 5.30pm
29th May, New Park Centre, 11.30, 2.30 and 5.30pm
2nd June, No73 Aldingbourne Drop In, 8am, 9am, 10am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
5th June, St Wilfrid's Hospice, 9.45am
To book online please go to www.chichester.gov.uk/dementiafriends or call 01243 521041 for
more information
VAAC Networking Event (Volunteering) - Thursday 2nd July 2015, 10am - 12pm at the Base
Skate Park, Southern Cross Industrial Estate, Bognor Regis. Join us to look at; writing better role
descriptions, recruitment of volunteers, introduction to microvolunteering.
To register please contact Carol or telephone the main office on 01243 840305.
Please be aware, accessibility is by a short, single staircase to first floor room - read more
Monitoring and Evaluation Training - Monday 22nd June 2015, 9.30am - 12.30pm in the
Council Chamber, Bognor Regis Town Hall. Come and join us to; identify your outputs and
outcomes, find out what date to collect, explore different methods and tools, discuss ways of
suing and sharing your findings.
To register please contact Carol or telephone the main office on 01243 840305 - read more
Opportunities / Consultation
Give us your views on what types of public computers should be in our libraries. For more
information click here
Library customers across West Sussex are being asked to give their views on what types of
computer and software will best meet their needs in the future.
Chichester In Partnership Working groups. Get involved
Chichester in Partnership has a number of working groups developing its projects that are
listed below. If you think your organisation would like to get involved in any of these working
groups please contact Amy on the contact details below to discuss.
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Worklessness Group – taking forward the Getting People into work strategy
Young people & Working Skills – A sub group of the above looking at how we can develop
life skills in young people
Mental Wellbeing group - looking at how we can support people with low level mental
health needs.
Communications Group – Looking at how we can coordinate promotion of campaigns and
local community engagement between partners.
News
New cabinet is announced at Chichester District Council. For more information click here
Chichester District Council has announced its new Cabinet, Chairman and Vice-Chairman,
following the recent district elections.
The Novium Museum in Chichester wins public vote to work with award-winning artist. For
more information click here
Thousands of people have backed The Novium Museum in Chichester and helped it come
top in a national public vote to work with an acclaimed artist.
Recent rise in thefts from sheds and outbuildings
Over the last two weeks in the Chichester District there have been a significant amount of
thefts from garages, sheds, outbuildings and stables. Offenders are cutting padlocks and
forcing secure doors and the majority of thefts are occurring during night time hours. The
items that are being stolen are garden machinery, tools, ride on mowers, quad bikes and
horse tack.
We are urging all residents, predominantly those in rural areas, to ensure that their property is
identifiable by taking photographs. Store all valuable equipment and tools in a secure
building with a well built, locked door. Use British Standard locks, good quality locking bars
and high security padlocks. Windows can be protected with metal bars. Always lock
outbuildings when they're not in use. A worthwhile investment is fitting outside security lights
controlled by an automatic time-switch or infra-red beams. Consider installing CCTV. 'Follow'
us on Twitter and Instagram @chi_police and 'Like' us on facebook.com/chipolice to be kept
up to date with the latest news and crime prevention advice from your local officers. You
can also follow @ChiCityTeam, and @CInspBurtenshaw.
Theft from Vehicles
The Chichester Community Safety Partnership is working hard to reduce criminal activity
across the district by raising awareness of car crime. Beauty spot car park thefts increase
over the Spring / Summer period and we would urge you to follow our top tips below to
reduce the chances of you becoming a victim of car crime. Not only will you be making
yourself less vulnerable, but you will be actively helping to reduce car crime in your
neighbourhood. You may think that you already do everything possible to prevent your car
being targeted, but you need to be constantly aware of the threat of car crime. Here are
some of our top tips:
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Always secure your vehicle;
Park safely, be aware of who might be watching you in the car park
remove all valuables from your vehicle, if possible do not take them out with you in the first
place,
Remove the Sat Nav holder from your windscreen and rub off any marks left behind.
If possible leave your parcel shelf partly open and your glove compartment open to show
there is nothing of value in them, this may make your vehicle less attractive to thieves.
remove personal mail and documents;
Fit an immobiliser and alarm.
ChooseWork is going rural!
ChooseWork our very successful work experience project is now expanding to the rural areas
of the district. Steve and Sarah our Choosework coordinators will be running regular drop in
sessions in rural areas that any residents can attend. They are basically drop in sessions where
anybody can go in and have some help for getting back to work. No need to book them on
and its completely free. No age limits anyone can go just tell people about them and
encourage them to go. If you would like to support these workshops please contact me on
the contact details below.
Starting in March
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Fernhurst, the Fernhurst centre, 10.30-12.30, 2 Tuesday of every month
Midhurst, South downs national park – 10-12, 3 Monday of every month
Tangmere, the Hive, 10-12 , 4 Tuesday of every month
Petworth- Sylvia Beaufoy centre, 3 Tuesday of every month 10-12
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Partner Profile – Chichester Dementia Action Alliance.
The role of the alliance is to work towards removing the stigma around dementia, and
educate the public about how it can impact on people’s lives. We want to work with local
people and businesses to ensure that when people use local services they can do so
knowing that their staff are trained to understand their needs. The alliance wants people to
use social media to say ‘I am a #ChichesterDementiaFriend’ or ‘We’re
#ChichesterDementiaFriends’ to promote awareness of the disease. We also want to form a
focus group so that we can better understand what it’s like for people living with Dementia in
Chichester. If you have dementia or care for someone who has dementia and would like to
be part of a focus group please call Chichester wellbeing on 01243 521041 or email
[email protected]
Dates for Diaries
CIP Core group dates for 2015
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11 June, 2pm, Committee Rooms, Chichester District Council
8 September, 2pm, West Sussex County Council
2 December, 2pm, Committee Rooms, Chichester District Council
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If you want more information about Chichester in Partnership/ Chichester Community Safety
Partnership please contact Amy Loaring at [email protected] or go to the
Chichester in Partnership website www.chichesterinpartnership.org.uk