Ashdown Forest Living August 2020 Issue

August 2020

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Dear Residents,

Whats inside this month

Welcome to the August issue.

We hope you’re having a lovely Summer and managing to get out more and enjoy the countryside. Hopefully the good weather is continuing.

This month we have an article about the latest kitchen trends for some home inspiration.

We also have various features that relate to the forest this Summer.

If you are a local charity or community group, please drop us a line if you need any help with promotion. We are always on the look out for local history, please drop us a line if you have any you’d like to share with us.

Riding for Brooke

Wildlife on Ashdown Forest

Five Kitchen Design Trends

Gardens- Food for the Soul

Thank you for any support you can give to our local businesses, who I’m sure appreciate it more than ever.

All the best for a great August, Tally & Chris Ashdown Forest Living To advertise call 01342 300152 info@ashdownforestliving.co.uk www.ashdownforestliving.co.uk FOLLOW US ON TWITTER

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Unique courses which teach children how to learn Montessori programmes in the Nursery Use of the International Cambridge Curriculum For Boys & Girls aged 2 to 18 years

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Riding for Brooke The second Ashdown Forest Sponsored Ride is taking place this year on the 19th September, setting off from Pippingford Park, near Nutley. This is a 7 or 10 mile ride over Ashdown Forest following a marked trail. There are some beautiful views towards the downs, riding through heathland and woodland. Marshalls will be in positions along the way to help with road crossings.

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There are no jumps but some nice grassy stretches ideal for a canter. This is a fantastic opportunity to follow a route on the Ashdown Forest, riding here is otherwise by permit only from the conservators.

We have ample parking at Pippingford and we have the Farmyard Kitchen catering van in attendance from Turners Hill offering delicious burgers and other food/ drinks.

Walkers are also able to take part.

We will again be supporting Brooke, action for working horses and donkeys. A UK based charity which helps almost 1.7 million working horses, donkeys and mules across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.

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Butterflies of Ashdown Forest

Anyone visiting Ashdown Forest recently will not have failed to see the myriad and numerous butterflies gracing the landscape this Summer. For those wanting to learn more, we bring you some indepth information on these wonderful creatures.

Silver-Studded Blue (Found Nowhere Else In Sussex)

Males are blue with a dark border. Females are brown with a row of red spots. Undersides are brown-grey with black spots, a row of orange spots, and small greenish flecks on outer margin.

Males are similar to the Common Blue, which lacks greenish spots.

This small butterfly is found mainly in heathland where the silvery-blue wings of the males provide a marvellous sight as they fly low over the heather. The females are brown and far less conspicuous but, like the male, have distinct metallic spots on the hindwing. In the late afternoon the adults often congregate to roost on sheltered bushes or grass tussocks.

Butterfly Conservation priority: Medium UK BAP status: Priority Species

Green Hairstreak

The Green Hairstreak holds its wings closed, except in flight, showing only the green underside with its faint white streak. The extent of this white marking is very variable; it is frequently reduced to a few white dots and may be almost absent. Males and females look similar and are most readily told apart by their behaviour: rival males may be seen in a spiralling flight close to shrubs, while the less conspicuous females are more often encountered while laying eggs.

Although this is a widespread species, it often occurs in small colonies and has undergone local losses in several regions.

Butterfly Conservation priority: Medium

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Purple Emperor

This magnificent butterfly flies high in the tree-tops of well-wooded landscapes in central-southern England where it feeds on aphid honeydew and tree sap. The adults are extremely elusive and occur at low densities over large areas. The males occasionally descend to the ground, usually in mid-morning, where they probe for salts either from road surfaces or from animal dung.

The Purple Emperor declined steadily during the twentieth century and is now restricted to some of the larger woods in southern England. There has been a recent slight re-expansion in some areas. Restricted to large woods in southern England where they spend much of their time in the treetops. Females resemble the White Admiral, but have an orange-ringed eyespot under the forewing.

Butterfly Conservation priority: Medium

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We are confident, with a keen eye, you will be able to spot these beauties and more on the forest this Summer.

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Gardens

Food for the Soul

Dear Readers, I’m sure you know that the gardens that usually open for the National Garden Scheme have been closed for most of the summer, due to the pandemic. Last month saw quite a few begin to open their garden gates for prebooked visits.

At this time of writing, this month will see Penns in the Rocks near Groombridge open for 5 consecutive afternoons between 2pm and 5pm for pre-booked appointment times only. The dates are Monday 17th to Friday 21st August.

There will be no refreshments served but you will be able to take your own picnic and sit on the tables and chairs provided in the courtyard.

Rapkyns Nursery from Heathfield will be on hand selling plants. Tickets for these visits will be available to purchase on the website, www.ngs.org.uk from first thing on Monday 10th

August for the early part of the week tickets and again from Monday 17th August for the end of that week.

You will be able to book a 30-minute timeslot but will be able to stay as long as you want up until the 5pm closing time. Just log on select your timeslot, pay by card and either print your ticket or produce evidence on your mobile phone.

‘East Grinstead Town Gardens’ sees six gardens opening on Sunday 16th August: 7 Nightingale Close, 16 Musgrave Avenue, 27 & 29 Mill Way, 35 Dorset Avenue and the Imberhorne Allotments. Established gardens, displaying a mix of planting: shrubs, perennials, dahlias, annuals, tubs and baskets. Three are past winners of EG in Bloom Best Front Garden.16 Musgrave Avenue has a thriving vegetable garden: 7 Nightingale Close is on heavy clay in a frost pocket going down to a stream

(no access), plus a potager and collection of bonsai. 35 Dorset Avenue has an eclectic mix of garden rooms and soft fruit. Imberhorne Allotments consist of 80 plots with a diverse mix of plantings: grape vines, fruit, flowers and a community orchard.

Limited teas will be served at Musgrave Avenue and there will be plant sales at some properties. Full details and tickets on sale on the website on Monday 10th August.

In the event that other garden owners in the area decide to open, you can check every Monday morning on the scheme’s website for updates. The scheme has been promoting a number of gardens “virtual tours” through the summer months too, all of which can also be viewed on their website.

They have also been running a campaign to help support our nurses and to date have raised over £100,000. If you would like to donate look for the DONATE button on their homepage.

Geoff Stonebanks

Publicity Officer & Asst. County Organiser, National Garden Scheme, East & Mid Sussex

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Crowborough Rock Snake After the love and care from the local community and specifically the children of Crowborough, in creating the wonderful rock snake, the Town Council have decided to make a permanent feature to remember this time period and the community creation that came to fruition.

A proposal has been submitted to have the stones installed on the triangular area of Chapel Green.

The proposal is for a low, semicircular wall displaying the stones, so they can be viewed at leisure.

Surrounding the feature, a forgetme-not and lavender maze will be planted, adding to the sensory experience and ambience.

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The BBC features Forest Row artist and two artists were chosen out of the three to create a commission.

A BBC film crew came to film Gill in her studio and sketching on the Ashdown Forest. Of the two final artists, Gill’s work was chosen by the clients for pride of place in their home.

Last month local Forest Row artist Gill Bustamante appeared in episode 12 of the BBC One series ‘Home is Where the Art Is’ (it can be viewed on BBC iplayer).

Each episode sees three UK artists competing to win a commission from clients wanting a bespoke piece of art for their home. Each artist specialises in a different medium, such as painting, sculpture, ceramics, etc.

Gill, who draws much of her inspiration from the beautiful surrounding area, including Ashdown Forest, won the commission.

Initially the three artists visited the client’s home near London and spent the day being filmed as they studied the art and other objects in the house get an idea of what their mystery clients might like. They were aided by a brief which helped with their proposal.

They then meet the clients

at the studio in Manchester, bringing sample works to present to give an idea of what could be created. Each artist was interviewed by TV presenter Nick Knowles

Gill said the whole experience was a lot of fun and she felt privileged to be among many talented British artists, which ultimately the whole series will be showcasing.

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This summer is not exactly panning out how we had planned! What we can do with all this time at home, is make sure it is the ideal multipurpose space it now needs to be. Maximise your staycation at home and make it an oasis to work, rest and play in.

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Make a statement with colour and features Veined worktops, pops of colour and alternative finishes on fixtures and fittings are really growing in popularity right now.

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If you are ready for an injection of colour in your kitchen, we are seeing a real rise in popularity for dark inky greens and heathery purples. Blue remains as popular as ever with no sign of abating!

For these inky atmospheric greens, we love Farrow & Ball’s Calke or Studio. This tone of green looks absolutely stunning when paired with veined quartz worktops and brass handles on the units.

Fixtures & fittings Sinks and taps haven’t been limited to stainless steel for a long time but we’re seeing much more confidence from customers in making bolder choices with their textures and finishes. Copper or gold sinks and taps can really change the tone of a kitchen, and the matt black finishes available are so stylish.

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