The Midhurst Greenway is a proposed shared off-road path for wheelchair and mobility scooter users, walkers, and people on bikes. The first phase will run from just south of New Rd to the eastern end of The Wharf.
The proposed Phase 1 improvements are the subject of this exhibition and the scheme extent is shown in red on the plan below.
The exhibition will take place between 3pm and 7pm
on Friday 4th February in The Willow Room at The Grange Centre, Midhurst.
Also, the plans will be available to view in Midhurst Library at the Grange Centre from February 5th for one week.
Pre Christmas Dust Down! St. Mary’s Church, Bepton 9.30am onwards Tuesday 23rd November.
Credit – Dreamstime.com
Open opportunities by joining us.
All welcome to help clean our lovely Church prior to Christmas decorating, and events & services. Activities include sweeping, polishing, vacuuming and beating carpets.
The number of cases in the Milland and South Harting district which includes Bepton have increased by from 13 to 23 cases in the 7 days prior to the 14th of October 21. This equates to 1 in 250 people.
From RHS “This species has become established and is spreading, and has the potential to have an impact on native populations of Box and disfigure ornamental Box hedgerows and topiary. However, where control is being considered, the use of pesticides should be avoided. Where bushes are small we encourage the removal of the larvae by hand. However, it is realised that this approach is unlikely to be appropriate where large, older topiary bushes are involved. In these circumstances the mixed nematode biological control which is sold as Fruit and Vegetable Protection should be tried in the first instance and may have some impact, being careful to follow the instructions. As a last resort spraying, using a pesticide, may well be considered, although we strongly advise against using any neonicotinoid pesticides currently available. Bear in mind that pesticides available will not be specific to Box Moth and will kill other non-target species of invertebrate, including butterflies and moths. Therefore, if spraying is considered the only option then this should be undertaken with extreme care. Still weather conditions should be selected, with just the target bush sprayed, avoiding any spray falling to the ground or any spray drift to neighbouring plants or grasses. Bushes in flower should not be sprayed as this could be harmful to pollinating insects. Where large numbers of larvae have occurred, vigilance is likely to be required as reinfestation is quite likely. Ultimately, consideration should be given to plantings other than Box. Finally, new plantings of Box should be carefully considered and, where this is planned within the range of this moth, alternative plants (preferably native) should be considered. July 2017 (updated November 2018)”
Each year St. Mary’s Bepton has an annual church service (held in open air) dedicated to Pets and the joy they bring to their owners. Usually get a good number of animals along, mostly dogs. This year it is on Sunday 10th October at 3 p.m. Also Coffee, Tea and Biscuits!
Bepton, West Sussex 