Consultations: the future of Graylingwell Chapel
This is a rare opportunity to develop a new vision for Graylingwell Chapel; one that builds on the chapel’s character and heritage, fulfils the needs of the community and secures the chapel’s future.
Working together to make a big impact
We were really pleased to get a visit from Nina, a local resident, the other day. Nina told us that residents found the What’s On hard work and they didn't enjoy wading through the information to find out which events were relevant.
4 things everyone should know about Brandy Hole Copse
With pressures of development in the local area, Brandy Hole Copse has become more important as a site for wildlife.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Children’s party: easy as 1, 2, 3!
It is a daunting task organising a party for your child… the costs quickly escalate and there are those expectations to meet. My child’s main party concern is: will there be enough sweets? (Answer: never enough!)
How many teens you know want to tackle flippant use of damaging verbal language?
It is great to see how the young people who come to our clubs develop and create fantastic ideas about how to improve their community. I wanted to share the plans we have and some of the inspiring issues that these youths care about.