All posts by Luke Geoghegan

Petersfield Neighbourhood Development Plan – Examination

May 5th, 2015

Public Hearing commencing 10:00 4 June 2015 Festival Hall, Petersfield, Hampshire GU31 4EA The Petersfield Neighbourhood Plan was submitted to the South Downs National Park Authority for examination (regulation 16) on 18 January 2015. A period of public consultation was held from 2 February 2015 – 16 March 2015 inviting representations on whether the Petersfield […]

Responsible dog walkers welcome here!

May 1st, 2015

The South Downs National Park is a great place for dogs to get exercise – particularly as the days get warmer and longer. And there are plenty of physical, social and mental benefits for owners too. Research carried out in 2014 revealed that more than 90 per cent of dog walkers in the South Downs […]

Mel and Jasper Take the Lead

April 30th, 2015

“I have multiple sclerosis so use a wheelchair,” says Mel. “Being disabled meant that I wasn’t getting out very much but having Jasper has given me a reason to get out every day. People talk to you when you have a dog and I’ve made new friends through him. “It’s been great to discover the […]

Alyson and Sage Take the Lead

April 30th, 2015

“The South Downs are always different,” says Alyson. “There are so many places to chill out and be with lots of people or on another day see nobody. There’s no better place to come to.” “I always make sure that I’ve got loads of poo bags, always put Sage on the lead around wildlife. When […]

Natalie and Jack Take the Lead

April 30th, 2015

“For me it’s about not leaving any trace,” says Natalie.”It’s about management and keeping him busy. He’s a rescue dog and can be a bit wary about other dogs running over and being in his face and he would like to chase if I gave him the opportunity. So I do a lot of training […]

Gerri and Tilly Take the Lead

April 30th, 2015

“I love walking Tilly in the South Downs National Park, there’s so much variety,” says Gerri. “Tilly is such a character – she means everything to me. Tilly enjoys everything out on a walk, particularly anything to do with a tennis ball. Cissbury Ring is one of our favourite places.” “A good recall is very […]

Three years of Nature Improvement Areas

April 23rd, 2015

In 2012 the South Downs Way Ahead project, consisting of 28 organisations led by the South Downs National Park Authority, was chosen to trail blaze the Government’s new Nature Improvement Area scheme to protect habitats and the economic and social benefits they bring. The focus of the project was safeguarding endangered chalk grassland in the […]