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Pest Control Advice for Easebourne Residents

There have been increased reports of pest activity in the Parish in the last few months and as a result the Council has received the following form Chichester District Council to help advise concerned Parishioners.

Owners and property occupiers have a legal responsibility under the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 to keep land free of rats and mice, or if rats or mice are present in substantial numbers, to report infestations to the local authority.

Chichester District Council no longer provides a pest control service, so we recommend contact is made with a private pest control company to deal with any pest infestations. Further information is available on our website – Pest control – Chichester District Council

In order to control rats, further information is available at the following link – Pest Advice for Controlling Brown Rats

To prevent rat infestations, the following measures are recommended:

  • Pest treatments are available through High Street outlets, should a household choose to conduct their own baiting. However, the benefit from using an accredited contractor includes the stronger bait they are able to safely use and also the experience they bring.
  • Rats require three basic elements to exist; harbourage, water and food. Keeping gardens clear from rubbish and overgrown areas reduces harbourage.  The removal of bird feeding and open, unsecure, compost bin cuts down the availability of a food source.  If you have your own animals, it is essential that areas are kept clean and all food sources are secure.  Food should not be left out unattended.
  • Eliminate any harbourage points such as sealing gaps around pipes and under sheds; rats only need a gap of 15mm to gain entry.
  • Remove potential nesting sites by keeping yards and gardens clean and tidy, by cutting back overgrown areas and clearing any piles of wood/debris.
  • Ensure that drain inspection covers are in a good state of repair.
  • Cover any household waste where Brown Rats can get access to it, close dustbin lids and cover compost heaps.
  • If you feed garden birds, do not do this to excess and use a bird table or feeder basket if possible.
Pest Control Advice for Easebourne Residents2024-11-22T14:18:55+00:00

Green Volunteers do it again…

Did you spot the Midhurst Green Volunteers this weekend? 

Even if you didn’t see them in action, if you walk along High Path you can’t fail to notice what a difference a day makes! The Green Volunteers did an amazing job cutting back over a tonne of green waste all along High Path, from Dodsley Grove to the turning into Riverbank Surgery.

All this with only a handful of volunteers and it took them over 4 hours start to finish.

The team are back in Easebourne for the next 2 Saturdays, the 17th meeting at the corner of Wheelbarrow Castle and Dodsley Lane, and on the 24th meeting at the bottom of Hollist Lane to tackle the upper section of High Path. We could really do with some extra hands so if you can spare an hour or two on a Saturday morning please go along with a pair of gloves at the ready! They start from around 8am but if you’re not an early bird don’t worry, you can still join in a little later!

The full MGV schedule can be found here: Programme 2024 – Midhurst Green Volunteers

Green Volunteers do it again…2024-08-11T09:55:39+01:00

Oh what a Fete that was!

What an amazing day we had in Easebourne Park last weekend for the combined PTA and Parish Council Fete in the Park! After a slightly damp start the sun shone, the people came out and much fun was had!

Live music from the B3’s and local super talented Ellie Baker, lots of raffles, tombola’s, BBQ, bar, Pimms, cakes and ice-cream. Children could go for a donkey ride, a go-cart race or a scooter experience! Fun races, a dog show and dance classes all took place in the Events corner.

A big BIG thank you to the PTA for all their hard work in pulling together the packed day, including the team of volunteers who showed up at 7.30am and stayed all day, the FrEP teams who set up, cleared up and litter picked and to everyone of course who visited and helped raise a huge amount of extra money for the School.

Same time next year we hope!!

Oh what a Fete that was!2024-07-12T16:58:44+01:00

Fete in the Park

A date for your diary in July!

NEW for 2024 – Fete in the Park – an event organised by the PTFA and Easebourne Parish Council, taking place in Easebourne Park on Sunday 7th July from 11am until 3pm.

Join us for live music in The Roundhouse, a dog show, inflatables, stalls, tombola, raffles, go-karts, dancing, scooter workshop, BBQ, Pimms tent, ice-cream, refreshments, face painting and MORE!

More details about what’s on and when can be found on the leaflet recently posted through your doors and we’ll share more details on here in the coming weeks!

Fete in the Park2024-07-12T17:03:35+01:00

Tiered seating work – an update

UPDATE 17th May – work continues on the tiered seating and we apologise that it’s taking a little longer than expected, not helped by some poor weather. But things are progressing well and we expect it to be completed by the end of Wednesday 22nd May. The area will remain cordoned off for a week or so afterwards to allow the turf time to settle.
We’re thrilled to confirm that work to create the tiered seating facing The Roundhouse has begun today and is expected to take around 1 week. The area will be fenced off during the work and we apologise for any inconvenience if you are intending to visit the Park during this time.
A local groundworks company will construct 4 tiers either side of a new central set of steps, cut out of the bank and supported by oak sleepers. A low fence will surround the top and outer sides of the tiers.
This project has been a Parish Council plan for a while and now that more and more people use the Park, and following the success of recent events in The Roundhouse, we feel that now is the time to implement the plan.
The cost of this project will be entirely met by recent grant bids won by the Council.
Tiered seating work – an update2024-06-11T18:05:41+01:00

New tiered seating for Easebourne Park

The Parish Council are very excited to announce that work will begin at the end of April to create natural tiered seating within the grass bank facing The Roundhouse in Easebourne Park.
A local groundworks company will construct 4 tiers either side of a new central set of steps, cut out of the bank and supported by oak sleepers. A low fence will surround the top and outer sides of the tiers.
This project has been a Parish Council plan for a while and now that more and more people use the Park, and following the success of recent events in The Roundhouse, we feel that now is the time to implement the plan.
The cost of this project will be entirely met by recent grant bids won by the Council.
New tiered seating for Easebourne Park2024-03-28T18:08:03+00:00

Donations for Easebourne Park

Did you know you can now very easily make a small donation for the maintenance and future development of our award-winning village Park?

We know how much Easebourne Park is loved and enjoyed by people, with it’s open space, play equipment, stunning Roundhouse and now it’s award-winning eco loos. But what you might not appreciate is how much the Park now costs to keep it looking it’s best.

We budget for essential costs and collect our annual precept from Chichester District Council, but any extra funds that we can raise will mean we can do even more things and create an even better environment for our residents.

If you enjoy visiting the Park and feel like making a small extra donation for its upkeep, you can do so online or by scanning the QR code that will soon be appearing at the entrances to the Park.

You can make a donation here 

Donations for Easebourne Park2024-03-18T17:24:08+00:00

Woolbeding Re-imagined

The National Trust are running a drop-in session at the SDNP Memorial Hall in Midhurst on 20th March to enable people to find out about the Woolbeding Reimagined project and talk to the project team.

The event is open to everyone so please feel free to go along to find out more about what’s happening in your local area.

Woolbeding Re-imagined2024-03-14T19:04:08+00:00

West Sussex residents asked to take part in major health survey

News release

14 February 2024

West Sussex residents asked to take part in major health survey

West Sussex County Council is encouraging people to take part in an important survey about health and wellbeing in West Sussex.

The results of the survey, carried out in partnership with Qa Research, will help the county council plan services and take action to support the health and wellbeing of its residents.

A postal survey was sent out to a number of West Sussex residents at the end of January, asking questions about their lifestyle and health. The survey is now open to all West Sussex residents who can complete it online between 14 February until 8 March. The survey is voluntary and anonymous and should only take about 15 minutes to complete.

Everyone who completes the survey will be eligible to enter a free prize draw, with the chance to win one of three cash prizes (£750, £150 and £100).

Cllr Bob Lanzer, Cabinet Member for Public Health and Wellbeing, said: “Many things have changed following the Covid-19 pandemic, and we need up to date information to help plan services and take action to support the health and wellbeing of our residents in the future. We would urge everyone to go online and complete the survey if they have not already received a postal survey.”

For more information and to take the survey visit:

Your Health Matters – West Sussex Community Health and Wellbeing Survey 2024 | Your Voice West Sussex

West Sussex residents asked to take part in major health survey2024-02-18T16:20:02+00:00

Midhurst Community Hub seeks new listening volunteers

We’ve been asked by the Midhurst Community Hub to share the following information:

“IN TOUCH”   February 2023

The top issue discussed at the Midhurst Community Forums in May and November last year was loneliness and isolation. Connecting to people is one of the “Five Steps to Wellbeing” recommended by MIND as we all want to feel valued for who we are.

So (Keeping) “In Touch” is being set up as a telephone buddying service, whereby volunteer callers undertake to make 3 phone calls a week to people who would welcome a friendly chat.

We are now recruiting volunteer callers and would particularly welcome those in the rural parishes around Midhurst (e.g. Stedham, Rogate, Harting, Milland, Fernhurst )

There has to be some necessary admin around this to protect both the caller and the recipient of the call. So  volunteer callers are asked:

  • to complete this simple application form now
  • to sign a confidentiality form (to avoid gossiping)
  • to agree to being DBSd (safeguarding both caller and called)
  • to attend a briefing session (about Do’s and don’ts)
  • to committing to make 3 phone calls a week

We will then link volunteer callers to those wishing to hear a friendly voice each week. The calls can of course be made from home.

This is a lovely opportunity for those who may themselves not be able to get out much to make the calls ,and thereby to provide a valuable service to others. We hope to start “In Touch” calls in early April.

And thank you!

Mike Abbott, Secretary to Hub Trustees

admin@midhurstcommunityhub.co.uk

01730-770403

 

In Touch Volunteer Caller Application Form – please fill out by visiting the link below:

Midhurst Community Hub In Touch Volunteers Leaflet

Name:

Address:

 

Town/village:

Postcode:

Telephone number:

Email:

Please tell us something about yourself and your interests in the box below so we can roughly match you to the person called.(Continue overleaf if needed).

 

 

Please return this form asap

by email: admin@midhurstcommunityhub.co.uk

by post: Midhurst Community Hub, St Ann’s Hall, St Anne’s Hill, Midhurst, GU29 9NN

Next step? We will then contact you – by phone!

Any questions? Phone Mike Abbott at the Hub on 01730-770403

Confidentiality: Your details will be stored on our database solely for this purpose. You can request their removal at any time in accordance with our Data protection (GDPR) policy.

 

Midhurst Community Hub In Touch Volunteers Leaflet

Midhurst Community Hub seeks new listening volunteers2024-02-12T16:18:09+00:00