Events in the next few days
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The Old Vicarage Washington
https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/21793/the-old-vicarage
The 3½ acre garden at The Old Vicarage is set around an 1832 Regency house (not open) in the pretty village of Washington, West Sussex. As well as the stunning views looking towards the North Downs, enhanced by mature and various specimen trees, the garden has many pockets of interest. There is a Japanese garden with its waterfall, pond, bamboo and grasses, a further large water garden and numerous creatively planted herbaceous borders. A working kitchen garden has glasshouses, fruit cages, orchard and vegetables. The Italianate gazebo with green oak columns and lead roof offers a wonderfully comfortable place to sit and contemplate the beauty of this garden. Throughout, there are well placed seating areas to take in the stunning scenery. The treehouse is much loved by young and old alike, from here the nature viewing platform opens on to the woodland copse area which incorporates a stream and architectural stumpery. Everyone loves the topiary of characters who watch over the tennis court. In the spring there is an abundance of bulbs throughout: snowdrops, daffodils, tulips, fritillaria, camassia and bluebells. Whatever the weather, there is a haven in the conservatory where refreshments are available.
The Old Vicarage The Street Washington, Sussex RH20 4AS is open for the National Garden Scheme every Thursday 8th February to 10th October 2024 (10am-5pm) Admission £7, children free. Pre-book on the National Garden Scheme website https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/21793/the-old-vicarage. Also open on other dates in April, May, June, August and by arrangement, see National Garden Scheme website for details. Self-service light refreshments, Picnics Welcome.
The National Garden Scheme
Founded in 1927 by the Queen’s Nursing Institute to raise funds for community nursing means that gardens, health and community are at the heart of what we do at the National Garden Scheme. Every ticket bought, every garden visited, and every cake and cup of tea savoured translates into millions of pounds in donations not only to some of the UK’s best loved nursing and health charities but to garden charities and community projects too.
In 2022 we made donations of 3.11 million. Beneficiaries include Marie Curie, Macmillan Cancer Support and Parkinson’s UK.
Visit https://ngs.org.uk for more information about the work of the National Garden Scheme, to search for gardens opening in your area or to find out how to open your own garden for the National Garden Scheme.
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Use your imagination to design and build using Lego and other great construction materials!
Suitable for children age 6+. Children must be accompanied by a parent/carer during this activity. Contact Storrington Library for more details. Please check that the activity is running by going to the library website outside of term times.
Storrington Library
Ryecroft Lane, Storrington RH20 4PA
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The Pig in the South Downs!
https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/45506/the-pig-in-the-south-downs%20%20
Get set for a day over in the South Downs, where you’ll get the chance to explore THE PIG in the South Downs Kitchen Garden and see what’s growing first hand!
For this event, Head Kitchen Gardener, Ollie Hutson, will share his extensive knowledge on all things homegrown with you. Starting at 10:30am with tea, coffee, pastries and a tour of the Kitchen Garden, you’ll then head over to THE PIG in the South Downs Garden Room which overlooks the very first PIG vineyard. Here you’ll tuck into a light lunch and drinks inspired by what you have seen growing in THE PIG’s Kitchen Garden!
Open for the National Garden Scheme on Tuesday 17th September 10.30am – 2pm. £50.00. Pre-booking essential (use Tickets button above).
Why support the National Garden Scheme?
The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to over 3,500 exceptional private gardens in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands, and raises impressive amounts of money for some of the UK’s best-loved nursing and health charities through admissions, teas and cake.
Thanks to the generosity of garden owners, volunteers and visitors we have donated more than £70 million to our beneficiary charities, and in 2023 made donations of over £3.4 million. Founded in 1927 to support district nurses, we are now the most significant charitable funder of nursing in the UK and our beneficiaries include Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Hospice UK and The Queen’s Nursing Institute.
The National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – we are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. We fund projects which promote gardens and gardening as therapy, and in 2017, we launched our annual Gardens and Health Week to raise awareness of the topic. Our funding also supports the training of gardeners and offers respite to horticultural workers who have fallen on difficult times.
To learn more about the National Garden Scheme, discover your perfect garden or find out how to open your own garden, visit ngs.org.uk, download the National Garden Scheme app or purchase the National Garden Scheme’s Garden Visitor’s Handbook, which is published annually and available via ngs.org.uk/shop and at all good book retailers.
Links to West Sussex NGS gardens….
Open in August:
https://ngs.org.uk/west-sussex-august-gardens/
West Sussex NGS gardens opening in September and October:
https://ngs.org.uk/west-sussex-gardens-late-openers/
Open by arrangement:
https://ngs.org.uk/west-sussex-by-arrangement-gardens/
For more see www.ngs.org.uk
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Recreation & Property Committee
The main areas covered by this Committee are:
- Maintenance and supervision of all property owned or leased by the Council.
- Maintenance and supervision of open spaces and playgrounds owned or leased
by the Council - Liaison with Tenants of buildings and property owned by the Council.
- Hall Hire
- Allotment Management
The committee is responsible for ensuring that its spending remains within budget and that any excesses are brought to the immediate attention of the Full Council.
Members of the public are welcome.
Dates and times may be subject to change.
Meeting minutes and the full agenda can be found on the Storrington & Sullington Parish website Recreation and Property committee page.
Submitted to the Storrington Community Website using the Event contact form.
ICE (Infrastructure, Communications and Environment Committee)
The main areas covered by this Committee are: Maintenance of street lighting and litter clearance. Advising the Council on any community events within the parish (Christmas lighting, , Festive events, Village Day etc.) and pursuing plans for events approved by the Council. Maintenance of the Pond. Advising the appropriate authorities on areas needing attention, i.e., highways, footways, public footpaths, highway lighting, car parking, traffic and road signs, street naming and numbering, public transport, dog bins, public conveniences, floral displays in the village, street furniture, village gateways and signage. Waste provision and recycling. Environment & Climate Change. Parish Council Communication Strategy to ensure our community are well informed and engaged. Initiatives to increase tourism/visitors to the Parish. Support local businesses with events and activities aimed at ensuring we have a thriving village for local people and visitors.
Members of the public are welcome.
Dates and times may be subject to change.
Meeting minutes and the full agenda can be found on the Storrington & Sullington Parish website ICE committee page.
Submitted to the Storrington Community Website using the Event contact form.
The Old Vicarage Washington
https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/21793/the-old-vicarage
The 3½ acre garden at The Old Vicarage is set around an 1832 Regency house (not open) in the pretty village of Washington, West Sussex. As well as the stunning views looking towards the North Downs, enhanced by mature and various specimen trees, the garden has many pockets of interest. There is a Japanese garden with its waterfall, pond, bamboo and grasses, a further large water garden and numerous creatively planted herbaceous borders. A working kitchen garden has glasshouses, fruit cages, orchard and vegetables. The Italianate gazebo with green oak columns and lead roof offers a wonderfully comfortable place to sit and contemplate the beauty of this garden. Throughout, there are well placed seating areas to take in the stunning scenery. The treehouse is much loved by young and old alike, from here the nature viewing platform opens on to the woodland copse area which incorporates a stream and architectural stumpery. Everyone loves the topiary of characters who watch over the tennis court. In the spring there is an abundance of bulbs throughout: snowdrops, daffodils, tulips, fritillaria, camassia and bluebells. Whatever the weather, there is a haven in the conservatory where refreshments are available.
The Old Vicarage The Street Washington, Sussex RH20 4AS is open for the National Garden Scheme every Thursday 8th February to 10th October 2024 (10am-5pm) Admission £7, children free. Pre-book on the National Garden Scheme website https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/21793/the-old-vicarage. Also open on other dates in April, May, June, August and by arrangement, see National Garden Scheme website for details. Self-service light refreshments, Picnics Welcome.
The National Garden Scheme
Founded in 1927 by the Queen’s Nursing Institute to raise funds for community nursing means that gardens, health and community are at the heart of what we do at the National Garden Scheme. Every ticket bought, every garden visited, and every cake and cup of tea savoured translates into millions of pounds in donations not only to some of the UK’s best loved nursing and health charities but to garden charities and community projects too.
In 2022 we made donations of 3.11 million. Beneficiaries include Marie Curie, Macmillan Cancer Support and Parkinson’s UK.
Visit https://ngs.org.uk for more information about the work of the National Garden Scheme, to search for gardens opening in your area or to find out how to open your own garden for the National Garden Scheme.
Submitted to the Storrington Community Website using the Event contact form.
ARUN VALLEY U3A
LEARNING – LIVING LIFE –EXPANDING HORIZONS
Keep your mind Active in retirement
U3A. Our motto: ‘Retired but not Retiring‘. U3A is for retired people providing groups for like-minded people to pursue interests in common locally during the daytime.
Introducing u3a – Come and find out about u3a! Friday 20th September, 10.30 -12.00.
Trinity Methodist Centre, Thakeham Road, Storrington, RH20 3NG. – Entrance opposite the speed camera.
Bus stop at entrance. Parking at rear and on main drive.
u3a is for retired people providing groups for like-minded people to pursue interests in common locally during the daytime.
u3a has many facets: continued learning, comradeship, fun, mental stimulation, overcoming loneliness, sharing skills and knowledge.
A number of new groups have been added by popular request this year
Basic yearly membership is only £10 to cover administration. Some groups have a small extra charge to cover hall costs.
Current Arun Valley u3a Interest Groups:
Art Appreciation, Ballet and Dance Appreciation, 3 Book Circles, BBC (Bus, Beer and Chat), Canasta, Coffee and Conversation Group, Computer Help, Cycling, Croquet, Film Circle, Flowers and Gardens, 2 French Groups, Guitar Group, History and Discussion, Improv, Lunch Group, Mahjong, Music Appreciation, Natural History, Opera Appreciation, Poetry Group, Science & Technology, Scrabble, 2 Spanish Groups, Table Tennis, 2 Walking Groups, World Affairs.
For further information: Email: info@arunvalleyu3a.org.uk
Phone: – 01798865528 Website: www.arunvalley.u3asite.uk
Registered Charity: 1081071
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Women’s Recreational Football for all ages (but must be 18+). Regular one hour sessions on Fridays starting Friday 20th September 19:00-20:00. Fun, fitness, football.
Summer – Ashington Recreation Ground
Winter – 3G court, Chanctonbury Leisure Centre, Storrington
Submitted to the Storrington Community Website using the Event contact form.
Part of being a great volunteer is loving what you’re doing. Find something that you’re passionate about or something that inspires you, and then find the opportunity to support our community.
There are many groups who need help right now: from youth groups to conservation groups, from community groups to local history groups – you just need to find the one that feels right for you!
Many of these groups will be attending Storrington’s Volunteering Fair at Chanctonbury Leisure Centre on Saturday, 21st September 2024 from 10am – 1pm.
Come along to Storrington on Show!
Free Entry
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