Autumn Gold
This week we want to start by thanking the resident who gave us all a nice thank you for the blog on Val’s Councillor page last week; it was particularly welcome because we had a really busy week topped off for me by a significant student matter delaying my leaving school, making it a rush to get last week's post out.
Each week we hope to bring happier news but these are difficult times. As truly independent Localists, we try to avoid national perspectives; however I read an interesting viewpoint from a commentator I usually do not agree with - he believes the government should be encouraging us to save energy. Suggestions I have come across elsewhere include not heating any public building above 19C, traffic speed limits, restraints on lighting buildings, adverts & shop fronts and targets for reducing energy usage by 8%-10%. It is welcome that the Co-op are trialling using less lighting, potentially saving them millions each year.
Whilst talking about not lighting buildings, you might want to follow Turn Off the Lights on Twitter. This is a very innovative campaign which was begun by a chap who lives in Chichester but who has strong links to Selsey.
Other businesses are thinking of creative ways to save energy.
The National Grid has admitted that it has contingency blackout plans so even if you are unaffected by the huge price increases of the last year, doing what you can to conserve supplies will help keep the lights on and maybe help to reduce the future tax burden because the government's total energy subsidy spend will be a bit less: -
The Daily Express explain how leaving the bathroom door open when showering could save a lot.
The Telegraph suggest how you can keep your heating off until November.
In the week another national newspaper revealed a special investigation found an increasing hunger crisis among families living in poverty but who are not eligible for free school meals, Full Up's High Street, Selsey premises, The Place', have announced they will be open during half term with cooked meals available for collection between 4pm and 6pm or, you can stay and 'eat in.' Donations for children's meals taken in 'The Place' are welcome, but absolutely not requested or required. For adults eating, they will be asking for a small donation, whatever you feel able, to help them continue to provide hot, nutritious food to Selsey's children. Their menu includes Pasta Bolognese Bake on Monday, Cheeseburger and Chips on Tuesday and Fish, Chips and Peas to end the week on Friday. To book contact them.
If you fancy a read, this is the latest South Downs News with ideas for going out.
There are also plenty of other autumnal walks closer to home.
If you are staying closer to home, there is of course Kingsley Vale.
Young Artists: A Creative Response to The Art of Chichester is on until February and showcases artwork created by 150 young people during a series of free creative workshops run by Article 12 Arts at The Novium Museum over the school summer holidays. They encouraged young people of diverse abilities and backgrounds – including from Ukraine, Afghanistan, Vietnam, Eritrea and the UK – to all work together to collectively discover a new creative voice as they represent our new community.
Keeping with young people, CDC has launched a brand new service aimed at supporting their health and wellbeing. The Chichester Youth Connections service was set up in direct response to the negative impact that the coronavirus pandemic has had on young people. It supports young people who live or go to school in the Chichester District and who are looking for help with: loneliness and isolation, improving self-confidence, and making connections with other people. The team can also help young people find their next steps in education and employment.
As part of this service, young people can access six to eight individual sessions that are specifically tailored to help address the issues that are most important to them. Through practical advice and signposting, the team can connect young people to the most appropriate support. This could include a counselling service; advice on careers, money or housing; or activities that could lead to a new interest, such as sports or the arts. This comes at a time when CDC has launched its Supporting You campaign, which aims to highlight the range of support offered by the council and its partners following the pandemic and during the current cost-of-living crisis.
WSCC's consultation about cycling improvements to the Oving Road is still open.
October 17 - 23 is Recycle Week. Currently we are all recycling around 54% of our household waste on average, but a staggering 60% of the waste which is thrown into rubbish bins could in fact have been reduced, reused or recycled. And over 14% of the materials thrown away were items which could have easily been put into our home recycling bins. WSCC is always looking at ways to help us recycle more,Shop and reach their target of recycling 55% of household waste by 2025. When recycling at home all items should be clean, dry and loose.
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King Charles has been spotted visiting Singleton as part of a special episode of The Repair Shop.
It's been 35 years since the Great Storm, so have a trip down memory lane.
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As always, from the whole Team, stay safe.
Tim
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