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Vespa velutina

Not the model of Italian scooter that every mod aspired to in the 1960s, but rather an especially unpleasant French resident that is expected in Southern England shortly.

If you see him, contact the authorities.

Steyning Downland Scheme

Steyning Downland Scheme have a handy two page PDF calendar of their events.
Click on the map to download it.

Sussex Wildlife Trust has launched a (free) app for Apple and Android phones and tablets. Intended eventually to cover all their reserves, the app initially deals with Woods Mill. Click the image to read more about it.

Mayfield owl alert

Update 4th May: the West Sussex County Times has elicited some (more) ecowibble from Mayfield Market Towns:

As part of any planning application we would be required to carry out a number of ecological assessments to ensure that development does not pose any threat or danger to protected wildlife. We have already employed ecologists to carry out preliminary studies, and the next stage will carry out in depth ecological studies which will of course include surveying birds and other wildlife in the area. This ensures that the development can be designed so that it protects areas with existing wildlife habitat.

The rest is here.

Psst, wanna buy Newtimber?

Well, most of it anyway. You’ll get fields, ponds, a stream, stables, and a small cottage. Oh, and there’s an old rectory thrown in. You’ll have to pay extra for the church.

Cream tea at the The White House

The White House Pyecombe — **The White House, Pyecombe**

The Downland Benefice is hosting a plant and flower sale to raise money for Pyecombe Church from 2:00–4:00pm on Sunday 4th May at The White House, Pyecombe. Cream teas, wine and raffle [01273 846563].

Songs of the Dawn

**Edward Lear enthusing about the song of the Yellowhammer**

Join Andrew Armitage and experience the awakening countryside between 7:00–9:00am on Wednesday 28th May or Saturday 31st May. Listen for the Nightingale, the rattle of the Whitethroat and the nasal song of the Yellowhammer. Watch out for deer and other early morning wildlife, followed by a cooked al fresco breakfast. Two miles, wear stout footwear. No dogs. Meet up at the grass bank by Mouse Cottage, just off Mouse Lane in Steyning [Map Ref: TQ173,114].
Must book: The Steyning Bookshop, tel: 01903 812062, cost: £7.50.

On the market

The Paddock

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