On the Beach...
Thank you to everyone who has been emailing Donna and I recently, in particular the local businesses we all value so much, and those of you expressing their support for them: one current example is a prospective new restaurant.
Whether you are eating in a restaurant, or munching fish and chips on the beach, a decent glass of wine adds to the experience. Did you know Sussex is the UK's premier wine-making region and boasts over 50 vineyards? If you like an occasional tipple, but are slightly hesitant about visiting your local, there is the Chichester (driving) wine route and, to celebrate Sussex Day last month, Sussex Modern put together three bespoke wine cases.
One local business that has been in touch is Witterings Fitness. They have been awarded some financial support from CDC's discretionary fund and are using it to support 16 - 18 year-olds adversely affected by lockdown interested in Strength and Conditioning training. Click this link for their bursary application form - there are ten places available.
A different form of activity is available this month with Wild Chalk 2020. This year it is available online, so you don't have to cross the A27 to take part. Details are here ahead of its start on Sunday July 19.
A lot of you are active in the voluntary sector: Donna and I were delighted to learn that one of her residents in Sidlesham has been named as one of the Prime Minister's Points of Light. This is in recognition of her fundraising efforts for the Royal Brompton Hospital's Covid-19 Emergency Fund.
Do you know what diverted giving is? I first became aware of it about a year ago through an assembly at school. It featured the Billy Chip scheme in London which helps homeless people get a hot drink through a token scheme - the donor has the certainty of knowing their gift will be used as intended.
CDC are working with local charities to support homeless people and are asking you do not give direct to anyone you come across in the street, but instead donate to one or more of them: -
Please remember that not everybody on the streets is necessarily homeless. If you are concerned about someone who is rough sleeping, please let CDC know by filling the details in here.
As always, please stay safe
Tim
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