All posts by jefftravis

National Park to donate two disease-resistant elms to Brighton green space

May 4th, 2023

A beautifully-gilded tree sculpture has been unveiled in a local park to symbolise the importance of our treescape. The English Elm, one of the oldest in the world, was destined for the incinerator after succumbing to Elm Disease. However, a huge community effort led by artist Elpida Hadzi-Vasileva has seen the tree preserved and turned […]

National Walking Month: Best walks with a cake stop

May 4th, 2023

A country walk is never quite complete without a spot of well-earned cake. All that physical exertion is best rewarded with a sumptuous slice of Victoria sponge, lemon drizzle or coffee and walnut, or why not really treat yourself to an decadent afternoon tea with lashings of fresh clotted cream? The National Park is blessed […]

Authorities planning to use statutory powers to take over the shoring up of Midhurst buildings

April 24th, 2023

Press release from Chichester District Council, which is leading the public communications for the Multi-Agency Recovery Group for Midhurst following the fire. Following a meeting between the owners of the properties affected by the major fire in Midhurst, their insurance professionals, and the multi-agency recovery group on Wednesday 19 April, it has been established that […]

Heritage lottery funding will support huge celebration of chalk landscape

April 12th, 2023

A five-day celebration of history, landscape, wildlife and the arts will take place later this year after major grant funding was announced. The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded £213,800 to deliver Walk The Chalk, which will be a huge extravaganza among nine national events to mark the opening of the England Coast Path. The […]

Join in the fun of huge wildlife survey!

April 12th, 2023

One of the world’s biggest wildlife spotting events returns to the South Downs later this month. People are being encouraged to make their walks a little wilder and spot the amazing animals and plants on their doorstep for the International City Nature Challenge. The challenge has grown from humble beginnings several years ago when it […]

Help needed to preserve South Downs heritage

April 12th, 2023

A heritage venue that was once owned by Jane Austen’s brother is launching a fundraising campaign as it marks a milestone. This year is the 20th anniversary of Chawton House, in Hampshire, opening to the public. To mark the occasion, the historic house is launching a fundraising appeal to ensure its legacy continues for the […]

Volunteers join forces to tackle litter across Winchester area

April 12th, 2023

Volunteers from across the Winchester area are joining forces to tackle the problem of litter left strewn across roadsides, lanes, and public spaces. Over ten villages in Winchester district now work in cooperation with The Litter Partnership, which was founded by Tom Bristowe several years ago after he moved to Upham and was shocked by […]