Sarah Furey shows how herbs work as medicines and how herbal medicines are made. There will be an opportunity to try some tinctures, glycerites, salves and creams. At Woods Mill on 6th July, 10:00am–4:00pm, £42. Click the image to book or get more information.
Local artists
The website now has a page devoted to the work of local artists. See the ‘Local Artists‘ item in the ‘About Our Village’ menu in the left sidebar.
The Moths of Sussex
Michael Blencowe provides an introduction to the abundant varieties of moths that fly at this time of year. There will be a chance to look at the insects caught in the previous night’s trap and then as dusk falls you can watch the moths coming to the light. Saturday 5th July, 7:00pm–11:00pm, at Woods Mill, £18, course information sheet [PDF], book here.
SDNPA wins the lottery
The Heathlands Reunited project will be led by the South Downs National Park Authority, working in partnership with Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust, Butterfly Conservation, Defence Estates (Home Counties), Forestry Commission, Hampshire County Council, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, Sussex Wildlife Trust, National Trust, Natural England, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, The Lynchmere Society and West Sussex County Council. More information here.
Rave on
As the warm weather continues and we get further into summer, raves are more likely to take place. Sussex Police have already stopped several raves and will continue to do so when possible. Landowners and residents in rural areas can help by being vigilant in their area.
We ask you to let us know immediately if a rave is seen or heard to be taking place. The earlier the police are alerted, the greater the chance of preventing them becoming established.
Keep an eye on access points to land and make sure they are secure. Please report any locks which have been broken or removed. Report any vehicles driving off-road, groups of vehicles in rural areas, convoys of vehicles and loud music in remote locations.
Police will use powers to confiscate equipment being used at raves and will deal with any unlawful activity when they can. Raves by their very nature are spontaneous and unpredictable and we urge people to report any behaviour which is suspicious.
The police have powers to to close down an event and the decision to do so will be carefully assessed to balance the safety of those attending and the threat posed to the local community.
[copied from poynings.net]