Commonwealth War Graves Tours
Paul Stevens on Swifts
The recent Swifts Walking Tour by Paul Stevens and hosted by Greenheal was a great success. We look forward to seeing lots of swift boxes going up aound the village very soon. Want to know more about Paul and his work? Have a look at this video –
The conservationist helping swallows, swifts and house martins – Latest From ITV News
Volunteering Opportunity with the National Trust
The Parish Council has received the following details from the National Trust, a fantastic opportunity to get out in the countryside!
The National Trust are offering a new opportunity to become a ‘Woolbeding Reimagined’ volunteer.
Woolbeding Reimagined is an exciting project led by the National Trust’s South Downs West team whereby we hope to encourage nature recovery across ex-arable land in the Woolbeding area. We hope you can get involved in some way and become part of the journey which aims to establish species rich habitats, engage with more people and improve access to the countryside.
More details about the project can be found on our webpage Woolbeding conservation project | Sussex | National Trust
There are several volunteer roles, for all sorts of different abilities, interests and availabilities. However, we are in the early stages of the project delivery, so we want to keep things broad to allow you to help us develop these roles. Some of the volunteering opportunities we have in mind include:
- collecting widlflower seeds for dispersal and propagation
- taking part in the plant propagation programme
- roaming rangers to ramble across the site and inform us of what you’ve seen and help remediate
- ranger volunteering positions to help physically on tasks
- social media officers to update and engage the public
- admin assistants for record keeping and organisation
- livestock lookering to help monitor the cattle and sheep
- ecological surveying to assess if wildlife is increasing
- and more!
You’ll be volunteering alongside me, Charlotte Eley. I joined the team in mid-May and I will be hosting a ‘volunteer opportunities’ Open Morning on Friday 4th July from 10:00 until 12:00 at the South Downs West Estate Office:
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It will be an informal session whereby I will introduce myself and take some time to explain the project and what volunteering might look like. But there will be lots of time for questions and then I will show you around the yard and we can see some of the livestock too.
Please let me know if you plan to attend by emailing charlotte.eley@nationaltrust.org.uk. Parking is available on site but is fairly limited, so please car share where possible.
Thank you. Hopefully see you soon.
Fete in the Park Easebourne – Sunday 6th July
The second annual Fete in the Park is fast approaching and promises to be bigger and better than the last! Do you have a budding gardener or baker at home? Or a fur baby who deserves a dog show prize? Then the competitions will be for you! Have a look at our programme of events too, there’s something for everyone!
Woolbeding Reimagined Drop In Session
At the Annual Village Meeting hosted by the Parish Council back in May, we heard from Becky Hiorns – Project Manager at the National Trust, working on the Woolbeding Reimagined project. If you missed it and would like to know more, there is a drop in session taking place at the South Downs Centre on Tuesday 24th June.
SGN Roadworks – North Street Midhurst
We are delighted to let you know that the planned roadworks on North Street by Southern Gas Networks have been postponed, thanks to the efforts of Midhurst’s District and County Councillors. These essential works will now take place from 22nd July, with more information to follow.
Himalayan Balsam Pulling
Midhurst Green Volunteers and the Rotary Club will begin their annual pull of the invasive bankside plant, Himalayan Balsam, on Saturday 14th June between 8am and 11am and urgently require more volunteers.
If you are able to help, please meet at the seat by North Mill Bridge. All you will need are gloves, wellies and suitable clothing to protect against nettles. Can’t make 8am, or need to leave earlier than 11am? No problem! Please get in touch with Michael Balmforth for more details – m.07979080120 or balmforths@yahoo.com
Swifts Walk and Talk Tour
Did you know that Easebourne is home to at least one colony of Swifts, which are on the RSPB Red Endangered Species List?
Paul Stephens, the leading expert on Swifts for our area and lead conservationist for England on House Martens will be leading a “Swifts Walk” through the Village on Thursday 12th June starting at 5pm from St Mary’s Church.
Paul will educate on how and where swifts nest in Easebourne and Greenheal will be following up in due course with an offering of subsidised swift boxes to local residents. All are welcome to join, no need for prior booking.
Chichester District Council App
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Download the Chichester District Council app today to receive personalised updates to services like recycling and waste collections.
Don’t forget to click ‘allow notifications’ in the notifications tab to ensure you don’t miss out on these important reminders and announcements!
For more information about the app, please visit: www.chichester.gov.uk/chichesterdcapp
Annual Parish Meeting – Wednesday 21st May 2025
All Parishioners are invited to join us for the Annual Village Meeting, details above. No need to book or RSVP, just turn up on the night.