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The history of Saddlescombe

Thanks to the efforts of Janet Kennish and Graham Wellfare, the National Trust webpages for Saddlescombe have recently been enhanced with a lot of interesting new material:

[Note added in December 2018: as is their custom, the inexcusably awful National Trust website has now changed or removed all the URLs linked above. The material is probably still there but you will need to search for it.]

Wolstonbury in winter

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.

Booking not needed. Sunday, 19th January 2014, 10:00am — 1:00pm, all tickets £3 , more info here.

Portable defibrillator machines refresher

220px-Defibrillation_Electrode_Position Tricia Robinson writes:-

I’m organising a refresher course on CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and the use of the portable defibrillator machines. It will be held in the Village Hall on Saturday 25th January 2014 starting at 9.30 am.

All ages welcome, you never know when or where you will need this skill. It is far simpler these days, & the machines tell you clearly what to do. I had to perform Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation on Lucie, I was relieved I’d just been updated, but it was frightening and lonely. Hence I feel strongly about as many people being trained as possible.

A23 resurfacing at Pyecombe

Beeding Bridge closure

The bridge is to be closed for repairs for five weeks, January 20th to February 23rd. The footbridge will remain open and there will be a diversion via the A283 for vehicles and a shuttle service for bus users. More information here and here.

A Residential Lorry

Residential lorry near Shepherd & Dog in Fulking — DesRes. One bed. Adjacent Lady Brook Spring. Constant fresh running water. Superb view of Downs. Convenient children’s play area and historic public house. RX51 DFJ.

Illegal encampments can be reported to West Sussex County Council by contacting Esther Quarm on 033 022 23736 or email esther.quarm@westsussex.gov.uk

Water mills

Frozen Ferret & Polecat Purity

Miscegenate, miscegenate, miscegenate!
Jess Price writes:

If you come across a polecat carcass and are prepared to collect it, please freeze it and contact the Vincent Wildlife Trust by calling 01531 636441 or email. They will arrange for a postage box to be sent to you for the body to be returned in free of charge.

There is a high occurrence of polecat-ferrets in Sussex, which means that this time the Vincent Wildlife Trust is looking for a good sample of polecat/polecat-ferret carcasses for the survey so that they can analyse polecat purity within the county.

More information here.