A guided walk exploring the woods and ancient downland of one of the most remarkable hills on the South Downs. Here you will discover ancient beech trees, a mysterious history and a bizarre lunar landscape created by billions of ants.
Sunday, 17th January 2016, 10:00am — 1:00pm, all tickets £3. Meet at Clayton recreation ground, just off the A273. Children and dogs on leads welcome. Booking essential: call Graham Wellfare, 01273 857712, devilsdyke@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Residents with a green bin can put their tree directly into it, as long as the lid closes firmly. Residents who do not have a green bin can take their tree to Rushfields between Thursday 31st December and Friday 14th January 2016.
Create your own Christmas wreath with materials collected from the downs. Take a festive walk and collect your holly and ivy. Return to historic Saddlescombe farm to make your very own Christmas decorations in front of log burning stoves. Mulled apple juice, mince pies and roast chestnuts will be included.
Booking essential. Four sessions available: Monday 21st, Tuesday 22nd December 2015, 10:00–12:00, 13:30–15:30; admission £5.00, all ages. More info here.
Apple Pressing, Sunday 11th October at Poynings Village Hall. Pressing starts at 11:30am. Have your apples pressed at 50p per litre. Bring containers or buy 1 litre bottles — 25p.
Best Apple Cake Competition. Entries 11:00am — 1:00pm Poynings Village Hall (£1.00 per entry). Judging 1:00pm — 2:00 pm (followed by trophy presentation). Open to Poynings, Fulking and Newtimber residents.
Music from ‘Sold As Seen’. Refreshments, Stalls, Apple Bobbing, Toffee Apples in aid of various charities and events.
Enquiries — sheila@oakpoynings.freeserve.co.uk
Sheila Marshall
Join mycologist Martin Allinson for a day of recording as many species of fungi as possible across Newtimber Hill on Friday 9th October from 9:30am to 3:00pm. Wear suitable clothing and bring lunch. Tea and cake will be served upon return to Saddlescombe. Supervised children are welcome. Booking essential. Click the image for more information.
Breaking news — Get your apples pressed in Poynings —
probablyactually Sunday afternoon, October4th11th. Enquiries — sheila@oakpoynings.freeserve.co.uk
Sheila Marshall
Sussex Wildlife Trust is generously offering to pay a total of £100 for a set of a dozen professional quality photos that they can use in their calendar, magazine and website:
We are looking for twelve stunning photographs capturing the best of the wildlife and landscapes of Sussex. Show us the wild places that are special to you. It could be high on the Downs, deep in the woods or your favourite urban nature spot. We’d also love to see your local wildlife shots. Amaze us with the ladybirds in your garden, migrating wildfowl, macro spiders, flowers carpeting a woodland floor, colourful fungi, clouds of downland butterflies or a sleeping hedgehog in the park.
*The relevant calculation assumes that each photo will take one hour to produce, on average. Only one photographer will actually receive any money. The remaining set of mugs will receive a set of mugs.
The show will be held on Saturday August 15th 2015 in the Mackley Sports Field. The show is open from 1.30pm, entry to the marquee commences at 2pm and the show will close at 5pm. There will be a dog show, stalls from local charities and societies, childrens’ amusements, music from the Patcham Silver Band and refreshments. The marquee will hold displays of oddly shaped vegetables, local produce, handicrafts, photography and cooking that will be judged as part of the show’s events.