Herring Stream rejuvenation
Since September 2014 , work by our volunteers including a team from HKD Transition have been busy clearing the Herring stream of debris and then massive planting of native bulbs and wetland native wild flowers. In the Spring, there will be more planting, and more work on the stream bed, making it even more welcoming to the bullhead fish and tiny wrigglers that our first attempts at an invertebrate survey have revealed.
Raised beds, 37-49 Keymer Road, Hassocks
Last Autumn, 1st Keymer and Hassocks Guides planted one of the series of raised beds in Keymer Road with heathers. See picture above. Apart from the bed on the corner site, which is owned by Wilmington Close Residents’ Association, all the beds are the property of a London landlord. After three years of pressure, HAA has at last obtained permission to create some attractive floral displays in the other beds .The condition of the brickwork remains unsightly. We have taken advice from Mid Sussex District Council who do not feel that it is dangerous at this stage.
In October, our newly formed 'Green Group', led by Georgia Cheshire, set to work in earnest on the bed in front of Deux Amies. It is an eye-catching design which will accommodate seasonal displays and remain attractive throughout the year. The autumn ladies tresses orchid
remains untouched in its green patch. They are now planning some spring bulb planting around the new fingerpost in Keymer, as well as providing some container displays to brighten up the area near the shops.
The planting on the beds in Keymer Road has been financed by Hassocks Parish Council. £300 from the first Village Lottery will be meeting the cost of additional work, supplemented by HAA fund
The ‘wild bird’ field.
We support the Turner family in their efforts to encourage wild life, especially in the field south of Downlands College which they have transformed, by suitable planting, into a ‘wild bird’ field. HAA has provided a seat, and a bird identification board designed by Lindsay Cross and William Hobday
Trees for Hassocks
Each year, in conjunction with West Sussex County Council and Hassocks Parish Council, we contribute £500 to the Hassocks Village Tree Planting scheme.So far 225 trees have been planted on road verges by a small group of volunteers, led by Phil Mead, Vandalism has been minimal, and householders have helped with watering. The total cost per tree planted is £150. Donations are welcomed through the Hassocks Trees Fund, c/o Hassocks Parish Council.
Lag Wood and the ‘Pheasant Field’. We work with the owners of Lag Wood in their plans for conservation and community access to the wood. At present volunteers are needed in cutting back some of the blackthorn and brambles in the pheasant field. See www.lagwood.org.uk
Since September 2014 , work by our volunteers including a team from HKD Transition have been busy clearing the Herring stream of debris and then massive planting of native bulbs and wetland native wild flowers. In the Spring, there will be more planting, and more work on the stream bed, making it even more welcoming to the bullhead fish and tiny wrigglers that our first attempts at an invertebrate survey have revealed.
Raised beds, 37-49 Keymer Road, Hassocks
Last Autumn, 1st Keymer and Hassocks Guides planted one of the series of raised beds in Keymer Road with heathers. See picture above. Apart from the bed on the corner site, which is owned by Wilmington Close Residents’ Association, all the beds are the property of a London landlord. After three years of pressure, HAA has at last obtained permission to create some attractive floral displays in the other beds .The condition of the brickwork remains unsightly. We have taken advice from Mid Sussex District Council who do not feel that it is dangerous at this stage.
In October, our newly formed 'Green Group', led by Georgia Cheshire, set to work in earnest on the bed in front of Deux Amies. It is an eye-catching design which will accommodate seasonal displays and remain attractive throughout the year. The autumn ladies tresses orchid
remains untouched in its green patch. They are now planning some spring bulb planting around the new fingerpost in Keymer, as well as providing some container displays to brighten up the area near the shops.
The planting on the beds in Keymer Road has been financed by Hassocks Parish Council. £300 from the first Village Lottery will be meeting the cost of additional work, supplemented by HAA fund
The ‘wild bird’ field.
We support the Turner family in their efforts to encourage wild life, especially in the field south of Downlands College which they have transformed, by suitable planting, into a ‘wild bird’ field. HAA has provided a seat, and a bird identification board designed by Lindsay Cross and William Hobday
Trees for Hassocks
Each year, in conjunction with West Sussex County Council and Hassocks Parish Council, we contribute £500 to the Hassocks Village Tree Planting scheme.So far 225 trees have been planted on road verges by a small group of volunteers, led by Phil Mead, Vandalism has been minimal, and householders have helped with watering. The total cost per tree planted is £150. Donations are welcomed through the Hassocks Trees Fund, c/o Hassocks Parish Council.
Lag Wood and the ‘Pheasant Field’. We work with the owners of Lag Wood in their plans for conservation and community access to the wood. At present volunteers are needed in cutting back some of the blackthorn and brambles in the pheasant field. See www.lagwood.org.uk