
The first South Downs Futurescape Photography Competition with categories (i) landscapes, (ii) wildlife, (iii) ‘urban’ wildlife, and (iv) families enjoying the South Downs. You can enter a maximum of three photos. Closing date is 28 February 2014. Judges include David Plummer and John Dominick. More info here.
Identification of trees in winter

Wolstonbury Hill: take a walk with tree expert Mike Bottrill to learn the art of identifying trees in winter. Start at Clayton recreation ground near the Jack & Jill pub, Hassocks.
Booking not needed. Saturday, 9th November, 10:00am — 1:00pm, £3. More info here.
Accident in Edburton
The Age of the Southdown Bus

A talk to be given at Beeding & Bramber Local History Society by Trevor Povey, an engineer and local historian who worked at Southdown for twenty years. At Beeding & Bramber Village Hall, High Street, Upper Beeding at 7.45pm on Wednesday 6th November.
No bin collection on Monday

Update:
As your waste or recycling collection was missed on Monday 28th October due to severe weather, collection will take place on Saturday 2nd November. Please place your bins out ready for collection on Saturday. Garden waste – please leave your bin out now and the crews will be catching up throughout the rest of the week. [With thanks to the Poynings email alert service.]
Original post:
There will be no bin or sack collections due to severe weather on Monday 28th October, so please do not put your bins out tonight. You are advised to secure bins and anything loose in gardens if possible, as extremely high winds are expected. MSDC website and twitter (@msdcnews) will be used to communicate any more information.
MSDC
