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Don’t Forget tomorrow is the Annual Meeting of Electors commencing at 7pm at Bracklesham Barn.  We are looking forward to welcoming The Really Brilliant Company and tasting the Brilliant Gin. 

New this year a parish quiz and a bottle of champagne could be yours if you get the most answers right. 

 

Come along and find out what is going on in your parish…

 

We seek your views and ideas for the coming year in your parish

A total of £71,428 is being made available to help small businesses in Chichester District to fund capital projects or help with apprenticeship training.

The Enabling Grants scheme offers a simple way for businesses to apply for match funding of up to £2,500 for capital projects, or up to £1,500 for apprenticeship training.

Examples of capital projects could include: equipment to help fit out a health and beauty salon; an extractor fan system for a pub kitchen; developing a new website; or providing an IT workstation for a new member of staff. These projects can be very costly for small businesses but can provide a huge benefit.

Managed by the council’s Economic Development Team, the availability of these new small grants should give small businesses the confidence to try something new and thereby enhance the entrepreneurial culture across the district.

The scheme is always very popular and in the past year alone has benefited 39 small businesses. Richard Dollamore from WHALEBACK, says “The Enabling Grant provided by Chichester District Council was instrumental in helping WHALEBACK (Architecture and Planning) produce a website and commission photographs of completed projects. This helped to establish a web presence at an early stage of the business, when funds for such development activities needed to be allocated with particular care. The website will continue to grow and be enhanced from the initial base, which was part-funded by the grant from Chichester District Council, as development schemes are completed.

“The grant has helped WHALEBACK to grow into a significant contributor to planning and design services in the region. We hope that we can repay the investment through the delivery of high quality projects that enhance the area and contribute to its economic and environmental sustainability.”

Kate Griffin from Griffin Designs, says “As a small manufacturing business, purchasing machinery specifically to make a new, unique product was a major decision.  Being awarded an Enabling Grant made the decision process easier.  In fact, six months down the line, we wonder why we didn’t take the plunge sooner.

“Not only has the machine paid for itself, but our product, FabriStick® wall stickers, is gaining recognition as manufacturing costs go down.  The process of applying, putting down our future hopes for scrutiny, was also a good exercise and acceptance gave a moral boost to our future growth plans. The only question is why we didn’t do this sooner.”

Councillor Tony Dignum, Leader of Chichester District Council says “small businesses like WHALEBECK and Griffin Designs are important to our local economy. One of our priorities as a council is to improve and support the local economy. That’s why we have a grants programme to help small businesses. We know these grants can have a huge effect and be a real catalyst for growth. We hope this new round of grants will provide another welcome boost.”

The grant fund is now open; full application details can be found on the council’s website at www.chichester.gov.uk/enablinggrantscheme<http://www.chichester.gov.uk/enablinggrantscheme>. Small businesses can find out more by calling 01243 534669 or emailing >.

Chichester Roman Week returns for its third year this May half term, and is set to be bigger and better than ever.

 

Led by The Novium Museum and supported this year by Chichester BID, the Roman Society and the Roman Research Trust, Chichester Roman Week 2018 runs from Monday, 28 May – Saturday, 2 June and features talks, trails, guided tours, family activities and craft.

 

The Roman period will be brought to life on Wednesday, 30 May, with an exciting re-enactment in Priory Park. As well as talks and demonstrations, there will be a range of static displays such as a military camp complete with Roman artillery and a field medicine tent. Other demonstrations will cover aspects of civilian life such as midwifery, religion, slavery, cooking and a mosaicist. The interactive re-enactment will encourage audience participation and includes a slave auction, military show and gladiator show.

 

Councillor Eileen Lintill, Cabinet Member for Community Services at Chichester District Council says “Roman week has established itself as a highlight of the Chichester calendar, but this year is set to be the biggest and best yet. The Roman Re-Enactment will be the first to take place in Priory Park in more than a decade, and we hope that the programme of exciting and educational events taking place throughout the week will encourage visitors of all ages into Chichester City Centre.

 

“Chichester Roman Week offers something for everyone, and it’s wonderful for The Novium Museum to be working with so many local businesses and attractions in celebration of our rich Roman heritage. We would particularly like to thank Chichester BID, the Roman Research Trust and the Roman Society for their support.”

 

In addition to the Roman Re-Enactment, highlights of the week will include a Roman Market on Friday, 1 June. Chichester Farmer’s Market will transform into a one-off Roman market in a unique display of immersive theatre. Visitors to the market are encouraged to get involved and dress up to experience a taste of life in Chichester during the Roman times.

 

The Novium Museum will be running a pop-up museum at the House of Fraser in West Street all week. The House of Fraser is thought to be situated above a large section of Chichester’s Roman bath complex, part of which is uncovered within The Novium Museum. Visitors to the pop-up can discover examples of archaeology that were excavated from the House of Fraser site.

 

Children can take part in one of two themed Roman treasure hunts, with 26 objects to find in shop windows throughout the city centre. There will be 200 exclusive Roman Week tote bags to give out over the week, while stocks last, to visitors collecting their treasure hunt sheet from The Novium Museum.

 

Fishbourne Roman Palace, Chichester Library, Stansted Park, Chichester Harbour Conservancy, The History Guide and Cass Sculpture Foundation will also be running events throughout the week.

 

For a full programme of events, visit The Novium Museum’s website www.thenovium.org/romanweek.

 

Gillian Keegan MP will be holding a non-Political surgery/open meeting at Bracklesham Barn, Beech Avenue, Bracklesham, PO20 8HU on Thursday 24^th May at 7pm.

A total of £71,428 is being made available to help small businesses in Chichester District to fund capital projects or help with apprenticeship training.

 

The Enabling Grants scheme offers a simple way for businesses to apply for match funding of up to £2,500 for capital projects, or up to £1,500 for apprenticeship training.

 

Examples of capital projects could include: equipment to help fit out a health and beauty salon; an extractor fan system for a pub kitchen; developing a new website; or providing an IT workstation for a new member of staff. These projects can be very costly for small businesses but can provide a huge benefit.

 

Managed by the council’s Economic Development Team, the availability of these new small grants should give small businesses the confidence to try something new and thereby enhance the entrepreneurial culture across the district.

 

The scheme is always very popular and in the past year alone has benefited 39 small businesses. Richard Dollamore from WHALEBACK, says “The Enabling Grant provided by Chichester District Council was instrumental in helping WHALEBACK (Architecture and Planning) produce a website and commission photographs of completed projects. This helped to establish a web presence at an early stage of the business, when funds for such development activities needed to be allocated with particular care. The website will continue to grow and be enhanced from the initial base, which was part-funded by the grant from Chichester District Council, as development schemes are completed.

 

“The grant has helped WHALEBACK to grow into a significant contributor to planning and design services in the region. We hope that we can repay the investment through the delivery of high quality projects that enhance the area and contribute to its economic and environmental sustainability.”

 

Kate Griffin from Griffin Designs, says “As a small manufacturing business, purchasing machinery specifically to make a new, unique product was a major decision.  Being awarded an Enabling Grant made the decision process easier.  In fact, six months down the line, we wonder why we didn’t take the plunge sooner. 

 

“Not only has the machine paid for itself, but our product, FabriStick® wall stickers, is gaining recognition as manufacturing costs go down.  The process of applying, putting down our future hopes for scrutiny, was also a good exercise and acceptance gave a moral boost to our future growth plans. The only question is why we didn’t do this sooner.”

 

Councillor Tony Dignum, Leader of Chichester District Council says “small businesses like WHALEBECK and Griffin Designs are important to our local economy. One of our priorities as a council is to improve and support the local economy. That’s why we have a grants programme to help small businesses. We know these grants can have a huge effect and be a real catalyst for growth. We hope this new round of grants will provide another welcome boost.”

 

The grant fund is now open; full application details can be found on the council’s website at www.chichester.gov.uk/enablinggrantscheme. Small businesses can find out more by calling 01243 534669 or emailing