Yesterday: did you miss: A Special Report on the Sussex Kelp forests narrated by Sir David Attenborough?
The One Show (7pm) – and Inside Out (7.30pm)
An initiative supported by Sussex Wildlife Trust, Marine Conservation Society, Blue Marine, and Sussex IFCA to restore the Sussex underwater kelp forests. To save the Sussex Kelp forests see the video on sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/helpourkelp
Come and help keep the vegetation under control and the paths clear. Things are growing again. Wear gloves, appropriate clothing and stout footwear. Bring suitable tools if you can. Everyone is welcome.
Inspired by Chichester Harbour Prim Hoult – a painter and Alison Garrett –a textile artist are celebrating this unique, wonderful and precious landscape in an exhibition of their work. Oxmarket Centre of Arts, St Andrews Court, East Street, Chichester PO19 1YH
Tues 8th Oct – Sun 20th Oct 2019 , Tues – Sun 10am – 4:30pm, Closed on Monday 14th October,
Further information: alisongarretttextiles@gmail.com prim.hoult@gmail.com
Come and celebrate the harvest. If you can, bring tinned food, and men’s and ladies’ toiletries to be given to Stone Pillow, but no pasta (they have sufficient).
Congratulations and many thanks for a splendid event on Saturday. We followed the shorter trail through Maybush Copse – the clues/questions were brilliant, as was the weather. All rounded off at the Barleycorn (start and finish point) with a hot chocolate and crisps! Cliff and Delph and granddaughter Jessica
Did you miss the Environment Group Meeting last week, but would still like to be part of it? If so, contact Jane Towers or tel 576580
Saturday 12 October Moth Identification Event. Discover which moths live in the Chidham area 10am – Noon, in the Village Hall. To find out more, contact Sarah Hughes on 07765 175494 or email shughes@chichester.gov.uk
Saturday 5th October, Maybush Copse Working Party – 10am – 12 noon. TLC for Maybush Copse. Our monthly get together. Don’t let the vegetation win ….. Wear appropriate clothing, gloves, and stout footwear. All welcome.
Environment Links – The Big Climate Fightback
Cllr Philip MacDougall, Chairman of the Parish Council, has arranged a meeting for all Parish Residents to discuss possible action against the proposal for 500 houses in the Parish. The meeting will be on Monday 30th September starting at 7.30pm in the Village Hall and all are most welcome.
Cot Lane is expected to be closed so that contaminated soil from a tanker spill can be removed. The contamination is believed to result from the roll over of a fuel tanker. This thought to have happened in the vicinity of Chedeham House. The closure and soil removal is expected to happen on Wednesday Sept 25th
Come and press apples to make fresh apple juice. What do we do? Chopping, scratting and pressing – no experience necessary. Fresh apple juice goes very well with a pork bap lunch. This is a free event. Children very welcome, but must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Parking is limited.
Lack of public charging points is a significant factor in discouraging residents making the switch to electric vehicles. We’ve now produced a draft Electric Vehicle strategy and are consulting to seek additional views before it’s formally adopted. The consultation is open from Tuesday 27 August – Tuesday 1 October and anyone can take part by visiting the Have Your Say consultation hub. For further information on the consultation, please email Ruth O’Brien at sustainability@westsussex.gov.uk.