More news of sustainable communities... two new initiatives to better connect the people of the Ouse Valley villages:
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Forests saved thanks to successful grass roots campaign
Many people will have been pleased to hear that the government have now announced that they will no longer be selling off our publicy owned forests and have also apologised for getting this so wrong!…
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Wow this last week has been a bit different! Between us we've spent a few hours over the last two days dancing with sheep! Actually trying to round them up from all over Caburn but they had other ideas and had you been a passer by it would have looked like we were all dancing with them, waving and lunging about on the hillside like lunatics! Here they are looking like butter wouldn't melt...…
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A View from the Caburn 10th Feb 2011
Last week Mat was mostly to be found shovelling mountains of compost and topsoil - fantastic, local, South Downs compost and topsoil made out of green waste collected from the local area and made lovingly by T J Composting. Phil the farmer helped us to pick up 5 tonnes with the aid of his tractor and trailer, which then needed moving by hand into large bags for storage; go…
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The sun shone for the first time today on the first solar panels to be installed in Swanborough and their new owner was over the moon! but clouds are already gathering on the horizon as the government announced a review of the feed in tariffs intended to encourage people to make this investment for themselves and the planet in future. The problem seems to be... too much interest in…
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Applications are being invited for the local Pighog press Moss Rich poetry competition which celebrates Britain's oldest working poet. Moss Rich lives in Hove and in his 101st year he's still captivating readers with his unblunted brand of satirical verse.…
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Sunday 30th January 2011
Hi all, this is the first in a series of blog entries we'll be submitting charting the trials and tribulations of life on a Sussex farm and running a small rural business or two.
Had a great day today working at our greenhouse in Glynde potting on ferns, aubretia and various others on a beautiful…
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Can anybody help Sharon to find homes for free range, organic "end of lay" hens. These hens from Ditchling are still laying but just not enough to be commercially viable and with shells that are fine but unacceptable for the supermarkets! Contact sharonkaye33@yahoo.com
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A new initiative with very broad valley wide support is beginning to develop. More news very soon...
Please post your comments about this as ablog or in the new discussion forum.
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The Lewes Parking Review @ www.eastsussex.gov.uk/haveyoursay
Comments are invited from throughout the district.…
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An enjoyable muddy walk today navigating through the railway land meeting new village connections from Ardingly, Cooksbridge and Horam, some discovering the central Lewes nature reserve and Snowdrop Inn for the first time.
Plumpton village footpaths group have…
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Government plans to remove historic laws which protect our countryside including “new ownership options” will be debated very soon in parliament. An urgent campaign has been launched http://saveenglandsforests.org/…
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We have just been sent the following link which suggests that the proposed flooding of the lower Ouse may not now be going ahead .... …
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Our lively new year walk buzzed with fresh ideas: from beekeeping to allotments and environmental art, films to festivals, conversations about transport, waste and energy stimulated by the views of the new Ouse valley incinerator, plans for wildlife walks and a village connections cycle ride...
There was no evidence of green moles or agents provocateurs... just enthusiastic people enjoying a local walk motivated by the desire…
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The following Avaaz campaign was forwarded to me this morning by a neighbour... the petition can be found @ avaaz@avaaz.org
Bees are vital to life on earth -- every year pollinating plants and crops with an estimated $40bn value, over one third of the food supply in many…
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Cycle Seahaven have forwarded details of their very well crafted response to the ESCC draft transport strategy in an attempt to promote local cycling provision. Details attached.cycleseahavenLTP3a.pdf
We are planning to organise a village connections/seahaven cycling ride this Spring.
I have sent a brief Village Connections submission drawing attention…
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Thanks to Irene for details of the 38 degrees campaign to question current plans to build huge 'mega-dairies' in Lincolnshire. These huge, US-style factory farms keep cows inside all year. The cows aren't even fed on grass.
"It would be a disaster to let these US-style factory farms come to the UK.…
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ESCC are now seeking the views from residents who have been affected by flooding, Town and Parish Councils, District and Borough Councils...
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Thank you to Andy Lock of Cycle Seahaven for his reminder about contributions to our draft local transport plan:
Details @…
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Human Planet is an awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping, heart-stopping landmark series that marvels at mankind's incredible relationship with nature in the world today. Human Planet is a landmark BBC One natural history series which starts on 13 January 2011.…
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