Christmas arrives at Easebourne Park, with successful carol concert
Christmas arrived early at Easebourne Park this weekend, with a packed out Carols in the Park event.
The Parish Council once again teamed up with Easebourne Primary School PTA to bring another successful collaborative event to our Parish. With performances from Petworth Choir and children from the School, the atmosphere under the lights was beautiful (and dry, which was a Christmas miracle given the soaking we have had over the past few weeks!). Some of the children visited “Farmer Christmas” in his tractor and trailer grotto and everyone enjoyed mince pies, hot chocolate and mulled wine. There was even a Christmas Pony on hand to greet the children while they queued for the grotto. We finished off the afternoon with some real belters that everyone could join in with and an exciting raffle.
Thanks must go out to all of the volunteers who made the event possible, the Choir, all of the sponsors and everyone who turned out to support this pilot event. All proceeds will go to the PTA, to put towards their projects within the Primary School this academic year.
Arun & Chichester Good Food Fortnight
Arun and Chichester Good Food Fortnight is fast approaching! Run by Arun and Chichester Food Partnership, the event focusses on “celebrating local food and community today, working towards a flourishing food future for tomorrow”.
Starting from 26th September, there is a full programme of events and activities planned, including markets, talks and farm visits. Find out how you can get involved – 2025 Good Food Fortnight Programme FINAL web
VJ Day – Friday 15th August 2025
A service of commemoration is to be held by Midhurst and District RBL at Easebourne war memorial at 10.45am on Friday 15th August, to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan. Wreaths will be laid by Easebourne Parish Council, Midhurst Town Council and Midhurst and District RBL. The service will be conducted by Rev Canon Derek Welsman. Everyone welcome.
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!
Fete in the Park 2025!
A very important date for your diary!
Easebourne Fete in the Park is back for 2025 and is set to be bigger than ever! On Sunday 6th July from 11am until 3pm, come along to Easebourne Park for an afternoon of free fun!
There will be Go-carts, Scooter riding, inflatables, face-painting, donkey rides, Molly Moo cow, raffles and more!
We will also have live music from the B3s (back by popular demand from last year!) plus local talented singer Josh Eade, plus the Petworth Choir! Added to that there will be a dance display and a Gun Dog display by Cowdray!
To keep you busy before the day we have the Easebourne Bake Off – enter your most quintessential English bake, a horticultural competition – enter your best or funniest veg.. and a Dog competition! Rosettes and prizes, including a cup cake decorating and chocolate making experience for the Bake Off winner and their friends!
And to keep you fed during the Fete we have a BBQ, Pimms tent, bar, fresh coffees from Pinders Patisserie and an Ice-Cream van!
Look out for more information about the day on this website, on social media, through your door and on noticeboards!
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.
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.