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Posted by: laurahct | December 4, 2018
Horsham Green Gym tackle winter tasks at Chesworth Farm
Posted in Activities, Nature, Public | Tags: Chesworth Farm, Chesworth Farm Volunteer Centre, Horsham Green Gym
Posted by: laurahct | December 3, 2018
A reminder about dog control from the Horsham Countryside team
Posted in Public | Tags: Chesworth Farm, Horsham Countryside
Posted by: laurahct | December 1, 2018
Sun 2 Dec: Chesworth Farm on 10.5 mile circuit for Horsham Joggers
Horsham Joggers passing through the farm Sunday 2 Dec from around 10am: their 10.5 mile route crosses the farm from Kerves Lane to Queensway via paths.
Posted in Activities, Public | Tags: Chesworth Farm, Horsham Joggers, Kerves Lane, Pedlars Way, Queensway
Posted by: laurahct | November 9, 2018
British White cattle in enclosed New Town Nine Acres for the weekend 9-11 November
Cattle update: the five British Whites are now in enclosed New Town Nine Acres, but only for this weekend. They are making room for the hay cutters to do their promised final clearance (fingers crossed again) so be aware of tractors etc on site. We will update you with the next cattle location as soon as it’s confirmed by the HDC warden team.
Posted in Nature, Public | Tags: British White Cattle, HDC, New Town Nine Acres
Posted by: laurahct | November 5, 2018
British White cattle on the move
The British White cattle are now in Gravel Pit and Spring Barn fields, as the start of their winter field grazing rotation. As these fields are crossed by footpaths and bridleways please keep your animals under control when passing through.
Posted in Nature, Public | Tags: British White Cattle, Gravel Pit, Spring Barn
Posted by: laurahct | October 23, 2018
Hedging update from HDC
News from the HDC parks and countryside team: “Farm users please be aware that a number of the hedges on the Farm will be flailed starting tomorrow and be mindful when walking your dogs and children around the Farm.
“The maintenance of the hedges is vital for ensuring the longevity of the hedges themselves as well as providing thick cover for nesting birds next spring. You will notice that not all of the hedges are cut each year, and they are in fact cut on a three year rotation. This is to allow the birds and small mammals to feed on the bounty of berries and fruit from species such as Hawthorn, Blackthorn and Crab Apple all of which are common around the Farm.
“The more observant visitors may also notice that not all three sides of the hedges will be cut. This leaves one side of the hedge to keep its fruit later into the winter as well as protect the rare Brown Hairstreak butterfly which lays its eggs on the tips of the Blackthorn twigs.
“If you have any questions about the Farm or its management then please do email us at parks@horsham.gov.uk”
Posted in Activities, Nature, Public | Tags: HDC, Parks and Countryside Services
Posted by: laurahct | October 15, 2018
Fencing and gate repairs
All being well, there will be a contractor on farm-site from today (Monday 15 October) for the next few days, repairing gates and fences.
We know you will accommodate them and please look out for their fencing equipment.
Photos clockwise from left by Steve Knight, Wendy Petersen and Hazel Bockh
Posted in Activities, Gallery, Nature, Public | Tags: Hazel Bockh, Steve Knight, Wendy Petersen
Posted by: laurahct | October 10, 2018
Hay cut underway
The hay cut is underway in this glorious, unexpectedly hot, October weather. The countryside warden team say the contractors expect to be bailing by the end of the week, hoping to have the wrapped bails off the farm by the weekend – but this may spill into next week. Photos: red tractor at work by Lisa White; cut field and Kestrel looking for newly-exposed prey by David Verrall
First stage of hay cut
Posted in Activities, Nature, Public | Tags: David Verrall, Lisa White
Posted by: laurahct | October 3, 2018
World’s Biggest Coffee Morning at Chesworth Farm
A cake ‘n’ cuppa, Chesworth-inspired chat, and nearly £140 raised for Macmillan Cancer Support at our World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. Thanks everyone!
Posted in Activities, Events, Public | Tags: Chesworth, Macmillan Cancer Support, World's Biggest Coffee Morning
Posted by: laurahct | September 20, 2018
Chesworth Farm is a Hidden Gem, it’s official!
Chesworth Farm is a Hidden Gem, it’s official! See the announcement on the Horsham District Year of Culture 2019 ( HDYOC19) website.
Sunset July 2018, Penny Fewings
Thank you to all of you who voted Chesworth Farm onto the HDYOC19 selection list. Its hidden charms did the rest.
Posted in Public | Tags: Chesworth Farm, HDYOC19, Hidden Gem, Horsham District Year of Culture 2019, Penny Fewings
