Update on Summer Garden Party
We are really excited because the event is nearly double the size of last year in the number of stalls and attractions available. Additionally, we have more sponsorship so more is being offered free.
Community = Sunshine! A fantastic formula from our Junior Ambassadors.
The Junior Ambassadors have created a piece of art that will be a permanent fixture in their community that the children are really proud of.
Fruit of history saved for future generations
Meet Tim Lawrance-Owen, leader of the Graylingwell community garden since 2012. Modestly, Tim says “I’m not a good gardener but I know about making plants grow”.
Volunteering: meet people, improve your CV and feel part of the community
It's Volunteers' Week: we are celebrating our wonderful volunteers and asking if anyone else wants to get involved.
The secret of successful community
Every community needs a Community Anchor to thrive... but what are they? Why are people talking about them? And how exactly do they strengthen communities? Here is our introduction to…
Residents were out in force to celebrate The Lodge’s first birthday
Community members had something to celebrate on Saturday. Our lovely community building, The Lodge, which has transformed residents' experience of community over the last year, turned one year old. And over 100 people were there to celebrate.
Unlocking I.T. – unlocking talent*
CCDT’s weekly Internet Cafés at Roussillon Park and Graylingwell Park are changing lives as they help people to improve their IT skills. The Internet Café is open everyone...whether you live right…
83 runs down and parkrun has come home!
Chichester parkrun has come home! Back in 2013, we were equally pleased and disappointed. The new parkrun Chichester held its first run... but it didn’t start at Graylingwell Park as we had planned.
This Girl Can KTroo: an exciting free initiative for girls
It was one of those moments where you think ‘what am I doing?’ Here I was bouncing around the office (imagine a dusty, work site portakabin) on KTroo rebound boots…
Graylingwell Chapel: the start of the journey
We have embarked on a journey to turn Graylingwell Chapel into a multi-purpose, warm and inviting space that will serve the community and Chichester for decades to come.