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For people on the borders of Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire, Lower Roundhurst Farm is more than another place to shop.

THE HUNT IS ON TO FIND THE SOUTH EAST’S PERFECT PICNIC SPOT!

We may have just seen the end of the ‘Big Freeze’ but Spring is just around the corner and that can only mean one thing – Warburtons Picnic Awards are back!

Fairtrade Fortnight 23rd February - 8th March 2009

 

 

Two billion people – a third of humanity – still survive on less than $2 a day. Unfair trade rules keep them in poverty, but they face the global challenges of food shortages and climate change too. Fairtrade is a people’s movement for change that aims to tip the balance of trade in favour of poor producers. We all need Fairtrade more than ever and we all have the power to create positive change for people and planet.

Love birds?

According to tradition, Valentines Day is when birds start pairing up before settling down to nest - and so each year, this date kicks off National Nest Box Week, organised by the British Trust for Ornithology. This campaign encourages the public to put up nest boxes for birds, as loss of their natural habitats is a real cause for concern. Find out more, including how to make your own nest box, at http://www.bto.org/nnbw/index.htm

New service launches Hickstead’s 50th year

A news and information service along with a brand new online facility, with give-away prizes galore, will launch Hickstead’s celebrations of its half-century of service to showjumping and equestrian sport.

Rye Bay Scallop Festival

 

 

Come and join in the celebrations and sample the famous Rye Bay scallop during this festival.

Rye Bay Scallops 20th - 28th Feb 2009

“The coastal path around Britain is paved with gold.”

The Ramblers Association have just released the following press release:

“The coastal path around Britain is paved with gold.” Path to £128m for coastal businesses

"As concerns about Britain’s fragile economy escalate, The House of Lords will hear that the benefits to tourism from fully opening up the coast to the public are needed more than ever.

Winter Week - Half Term Fun!

Put on your winter woollies this half term and come to our beautiful site in the South Downs to enjoy a week of creative activities and countryside skills. There’s lots of hands-on activities to interest children of all ages. 16th - 20th February

HICKSTEAD TO HOST HIGH-GOAL POLO TEST MATCH

 

 

Hickstead is to host an England v USA test match next month (subs - February) in the fast and thrilling new sport of Arena Polo, developed to take the sport into the winter months.