Agenda item - Chairs Communications

3.1         The Chair provided the following Communications:

“Today I met with the Beach Accessibility Working Group who are looking at beach access for the disabled and to keep new members of the committee informed, the same group presented a petition on that matter to a meeting earlier this year and we agreed to undertaken action in relation to their request.

Progress so far is that there will be a beach accessibility showcase at the Brighton Centre the weekend of the 24th and 25th August that the council are funding and I very much hope you are able to attend.

I attended the Brighton & Hove Heritage Learning Partnership launch of its new Teacher Ambassador scheme on 12th June at a showcase event held at Brighton Dome.  Over 50 teachers attended from the city, to hear more about the partners and their schools offers.  Partners include Royal Pavilion Museum, Brighton Dome, the Old Police Cells Museum, the Fedora Group, West Pier Centre, Regency Town House, Volk’s Railway, the Keep, Brighton Toy & Model Museum, Take Shelter at Downs Junior school, and the Theatre Royal. RPM leads on the partnership which is funded by Arts Council

Wildlife Photographer of the Year at Brighton Museum opened on 18 May, the exhibition has been very popular with visitors with 96% rating it as good or excellent.

Support one of the largest celebrations of community sport, dance and physical activity at the 2019 TAKEPART Festival, taking place at The Level on Saturday 22 June 12 noon to 5pm

This free family event showcases activities for all ages, and features dance and performance stages, workshops, tasters and demonstrations, and a dedicated programme supporting disabled people.

And finally, you can join our Healthy Lifestyles Team for a fabulous free day out with the opportunity to have a go and try something new towards a healthier, happy you.

Discover over 70 local groups and activities you or your family can enjoy all year round along with friendly advice on being active, as well as information about healthy eating, stopping smoking and active travel”.