Storrington Conservation Society – August Newsletter
The effects of drought on the history of the agricultural landscape and the details of the next Storrington Conservation Group work activity.
Joanna’s Boutique Tearoom opens at Parham House
The popular local tearoom will take on the catering service at Parham, making their delicious range of refreshments available to visitors to the Grade-1 listed House and award-winning Gardens.
Kid’s Fun Day in Storrington!
Fun for kids at Chanctonbury Leisure Centre on Monday, 22nd August! Organised by Storrington Neighbourhood Wardens. Also a “Safe Space”.
“Gadgeteers” Summer Reading Challenge – Storrington Library
Join the “Gadgeteers” Summer Reading Challenge for children during the school summer holidays.
If children complete the challenge by Saturday 10th September, they are rewarded with a medal and certificate. It’s free to take part and children just need a library card to become a Gadgeteer.
Storrington Mill Lane car park is closed from 20 July to 27 July
Horsham District Council have scheduled a temporary complete closure of the Storrington Mill Lane car park from 1am on Wednesday 20 July 2022 until 6pm Wednesday 27 July 2022 to finish their refurbishment work.
Storrington In Bloom groom the White Horse
Storrington In Bloom have groomed the White Horse, replanted the window boxes and will water them through the flowering season.
Storrington Conservation Society – July Newsletter
The Newsletter discusses the necessity of water and the need to conserve this vital resource. Details of the next work activity are given.
World Population Day – growth of Horsham District population
11th July is designated by the United Nations as World Population Day. At the end of June, the UK Office for National Statistics published an analysis of 2021 census figures for English local authorities. Horsham district population growth and density are compared to other areas.
Have you seen the Swifts? Please let SWT know
This is a busy time of year for Swifts with nesting underway, young growing steadily and our acrobatic visitors starting to plan ahead for next year. Take time to watch them, they are spectacular!
Steam Rally traffic through Storrington and Cootham
Parham House and Gardens is delighted to welcome the Sussex Steam Rally to Parham this weekend (9th and 10th July) for a celebration of traditional steam and vintage vehicles.