Trafalgar Community Infant School is situated on Victory Road and has around 240 children aged 4 to 7.  It continues to maintain a good reputation and plays an important role in the local community.

A few vacancies for governors exist and the board are looking for individuals within the community who may be interested in becoming a governor. 

Although it is a voluntary role, it is very rewarding, especially when school visits are undertaken. Further information as to what the role entails can be obtained from Sarah, the Chair of Governors on chair@trafalgarinfant.com

Horsham Apple Day – Saturday 19th October 2024 – Horsham Unitarian Church on Worthing Road

You may recall at our last quarterly meeting we circulated a draft survey, and spent some time looking at the questions to collect your views and feedback. The questions were then revisited and condensed. The survey is designed to gather views from local residents on nature recovery, what they value about our green spaces and what they think about the changes to mowing regimes in some areas, part of the Wildways project in the town. This is now live and can be found at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HorshamGreenSpaces2024 Please take a few minutes to complete this, and please share this far and wide with your own green spaces contacts.  We are keen to get as many responses as possible. If you have contacts with younger residents, we are particularly keen to gather information from this demographic. We have shared this with Collyers Sixth Form College. The survey will run until the end of September 2024. Responses are anonymous, and we will collate the data and will report back to the wider HGS forum in due course. Thank you Hils Parker Volunteer Coordinator

Useful links: CPRE The Countryside Charity Sussex Friends of Warnham Nature Reserve Friends of Horsham Park Friends of Chesworth Farm Horsham District Council – Wildways Project Horsham Green Spaces The Horsham Society Sussex Green Living  Sussex Wildlife Trust Transition Horsham Wild About Warnham Wilder Horsham District

If you have any information relating to your green space that you would like to share with the wider group, please let us know by emailing horshamgreenspaces@gmail.com Please follow us on Facebook and share any of your events, photographs and items of interest.

Join us from 7-15 September for a celebration of one of England’s finest landscapes

The packed programme for the High Weald Walking Festival 2024 is now live, with more than 40 FREE guided walks across Kent and Sussex showcasing the best of this beautiful and historic landscape.

This year the Festival will run from Saturday 7 to Sunday 15 September. It’s a great opportunity to walk with friends (or meet new ones!), discover places to explore or simply build your confidence at walking in the countryside. For most of the walks you can just turn up on the day and join the fun, but some will require booking in advance to secure your spot.

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Explore a breathtaking National Landscape

Step back in time and journey through ancient woodlands, winding lanes, country parks and great estates, as we celebrate the outstanding natural beauty of the High Weald National Landscape. From nature spotting to local history, with routes from 1 – 13 miles, there’s something for all ages and abilities. 

This year we’re delighted to be working with some wonderful partners including: 

• Gravetye Estate (William Robinson Gravetye Charity)
• Ashdown Forest Conservators
• RSPB – Broadwater Warren
• Forestry Commission – Bedgebury Pinetum
• Worth Abbey Estate
• Kent High Weald Partnership
• Hop Pickers’ Line Heritage Group
• Wealden District Council
• Battle Health Walks
• Buchan Country Park
• Tenterden Footpaths Group and Kent & East Sussex Railway
• Tenterden & District Local History Society

…Plus several local Ramblers groups, who co-host the Festival with the High Weald National Landscape Partnership.

What if I can’t make any of the dates?
Don’t worry! We also offer a range of self-guided, downloadable walks which are free to download from the Festival website during the month of September. Whether you prefer to walk solo or have other commitments during the Festival week, we’ve got you covered.

See you next month!

About the High Weald Walking Festival

High Weald Walking Festival offers FREE guided and self-guided walks for all, every September. Whether you’re a newbie, looking to graduate from health walks or a seasoned hiker, there’s a walk for you!

​Now in its 7^th year, the event is a collaboration between several local branches of the Ramblers and the High Weald National Landscape Partnership.

The Festival aims to help walkers of all abilities explore and learn about the historic and beautiful High Weald landscape. Participants are led by experienced and knowledgeable guides from a range of organisations with a passion for the countryside.

Learn more at www.highwealdwalks.org.