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Heather returns to a Sussex Fort

Heathland is starting to flourish again at an Iron Age Hill fort near Midhurst – thanks to the efforts of Chithurst Buddhist Monastery and the Sussex Wealden Greensand Heaths Project (SWGHP).

Walking the way to health

The Countryside Agency’s Walking the Way to Health Initiative (WHI) has just won a prestigious international 'industry innovators' award for its work to promote healthy walking.

County Council Supports New Governing Arrangement For The South Downs

With just over a year to go until a final decision is made on the South Downs becoming a National Park, plans are being made to establish an interim committee to ensure any future administration inherits a well-informed programme from the very beginning and takes on a positive agenda for conserving the South Downs.

Two Tiny Tots Complete 123-Mile Trek

Two tiny tots, who have already completed a 123-mile trek, are now embarking on their second long distance walking mission.

South East Kent Cycle and Sports Show

Downland Cycles with www.buy2ride.com and www.buy4tri.com are arranging South East Kent’s first Cycle and Sports Show in February 2005 at Kings School in Canterbury. This show is aimed not only at the serious sportsperson but at everyone who has an interest in doing sport for pleasure and leisure, both adults and children

Health is at the Heart of Ringwood Walks

After the excesses of Christmas and the New Year, Ringwood residents will be able to stride out and keep fit, thanks to new `healthy walks' which are being launched in the area.

Kew bids to save Manchester landmark

Staff at Kew’s country garden in West Sussex, are hoping to head-off a catastrophe for one of Manchester’s landmarks.

Massive support for hunts at record Boxing Day meets

 

 

Record crowds of over 300,000 people have attended more than 300 Boxing Day meets across the country in a huge show of support and solidarity for hunting.