The Parish Council is very pleased to publish this report, produced by a Sussex Wildlife Trust team led by (current Trust President) Dr Tony Whitbread, which assesses and ‘snapshots’ the ecological and biodiversity character of the Thakeham Glebe Field, based on species surveys in March,
Tag: Environment
Tree re-cycling scheme raises funds for local charity
The Rotary Club of Storrington & Pulborough District is again providing a service that is welcomed by the Community and which helps to ‘green’ our area. Once the festivities are over and it’s time to pack away the Christmas tinsel and baubles, there is the
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WS WASTE PREVENTION – Food Waste and Covid-19
The last few weeks and months have been filled with questions and lessons. How do you make a facemask? How to keep a harmonious atmosphere when locked in with family? How to make banana bread? How to use leftovers? These questions have been searched by
Bonfire Advice from HDC
It has always been the advice of Horsham District Council that uncontrolled (open) burning should not take place. This predates the current situation, and will continue to be so. Having a bonfire is not prohibited, but it is controlled. There are good health based reasons
Ash tree disease impacts West Sussex
Ash dieback (ADB) is a devastating disease that has the potential to kill over 95% of West Sussex ash trees over the next 10 – 20 years. As nearly 21% of all broadleaved trees in West Sussex are ash, this would have a major impact
Summer Bulletin Newsletter
Our latest bulletin newsletter is ready for viewing, residents should receive a copy through their letterbox soon. If you’d like to view online you can see it, and previous newsletters, here.
Join The Friends Of The Glebe Field Group
Are you interested in wildlife, being outdoors, working with other people to help improve the biodiversity of one of our green spaces? Then please come and join our Friends of the Glebe Field group. We are setting up a group to develop and (subject to
Sussex Green Living Recycling Bin
While the Village Hall is closed, the special waste collection bin will be available regularly outside the hall entrance, at times shown on the Parish Council website home page. For other queries about the scheme, contact Parish Councillor Fiona at fionamc-2013@hotmail.com. It is more important
Glebe Field Species survey Saturday 6 June
Please note that Sussex Wildlife Trust are undertaking a species survey in the Glebe Field (The Street, Thakeham) this Saturday 6 June. As well as having its own scientific value, the survey will inform our mowing plans for the field, to benefit its ecology and
COVID update for parks, leisure and venues
Horsham District’s parks and countryside sites are vitally important at this time. However, social distancing, as set out by the Government, is absolutely crucial. The district council has therefore put in place some restrictions. Please go to their website here to find out more about