Charity & Community News

Storrington Conservation Society

The planned work on 7th January at Chantry Hill to clear scrub from this valuable chalk grassland site had to be cancelled due to the weather. On 6th February SCS meets at 10am at Dyke Farm to plant more shrubs and trees to improve biodiversity there. As usual, allcomers welcome, share transport where possible. For information about this and other activities, or on becoming a member, (no subscription is required, donations welcome) get in touch with Chairman Mick Denness on 01903 745971, or visit their website www.storringtonconservation.org.uk

Mystery “Sow & Grow” trails launched

Calling all fans of trails and riddles, a series of new free puzzle trails have launched as part of the Mystery Trails in seven towns and villages across Horsham District, running from 3 January to 31st March. Starting at the Library in Billingshurst, Henfield, Horsham, Pulborough, Southwater, Steyning or Storrington, intrepid puzzlers can pick up a quest card and solve the mystery. With a botanic theme, the fantastic characters need your help to discover which seeds are the favourite of each town Curator. Find the clue, solve the puzzle, return to the library, and you’ll receive your own pack of wildflower seeds to plant! Horsham District Mystery Trails are designed for families, young people and adults and make a fun group activity. Last month’s Sanctuary article

Dear Editor. Good to get a Sussex Local, what with the article on Vera's Sanctuary. But there are two corrections must be made!

1. Heath Common isn't on chalk: far from it, it's on Lower Greensand, which is why it was an uncultivated common; 2 Heath Common, with the Sanctuary, isn't in Storrington, but Washington - long live the difference! Robin Milner-Gulland (by email).

Editor note: Thanks for getting in touch. We asked Clive,the article author, who says thanks for correcting him on the soil but points out he said the Sanctuary is near Storrington, not in it!.