Category Archives: Fauna
Luna is missing
Luna is wearing a gold collar with her name and home (Oldwood, Clappers Lane) on the tag. If you see her, please call Karen Healy (karenmariehealy@icloud.com) on 07730 511503.
Luna has now returned home from her adventures and this post can be ignored.
Henfield Summer Fayre
Butterflying with Matthew Oates
Join one of the country’s leading butterfly experts, Matthew Oates, on one of England’s finest butterfly sites — Newtimber Hill. Sun 23rd July 2017 11:00–14:30. You will need to book as soon as possible if you want to attend this.
Open Day & Fun Dog Show
At Dogs Trust, Brighton Road, Shoreham, on Sunday 28th May, 11:30am–4:00pm.
Newtimber Place Gardens
The gardens at Newtimber Place will be open as part of the NGS (National Gardens Scheme) on Sunday 23rd April between 2pm and 5.30pm. The gardens are lovely at this time of year with stunning daffodils and beautiful fritillaries. Beautiful Grade I listed C16/C17 moated house (not open). Gardens and woods full of bulbs and wild flowers in spring. Herbaceous border and lawns. Moat flanked by water plants. Mature trees. Wild garden, ducks, chickens and fish. Tea and home made cakes in aid of the church. There are ducks, chickens and guinea fowl wandering around so dogs need to be kept on a lead. Admission £4.00, children free.
Saddlescombe Farm Open Day
The National Trust writes:
Tours of the 17th century buildings, the surrounding downs and the walled garden. Displays and demonstrations of traditional work including hurdle making, shepherding, carpenters’ workshop and more. Watch out for newly born lambs and the sheep dog Belle. Tea and home-made cakes available.
Sunday 23rd April, 10:30am–4:00pm, adult £5, child £2, family £13.
An Introduction to the Small Mammals of Sussex
Woods Mill: Friday, 7th April 2017 10:00am–4:00pm
