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Village Green bulb planting

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On 21st October, a working party of Ferring Conservation Group members met on the Village Green at Ferring to carry out some bulb planting in partnership with Arun District Council. Hundreds of bulbs including some native daffodils, various varieties of tulips, as well as crocus were planted in the bed on the north side of the green adjacent to Ferring Street by the path that leads to the public toilets.Bulb planting (4)

Keep your eyes open from next Spring and hopefully every year after that to see the fruits of our Group’s labours.

News from the recent Neighbourhood Plan meeting

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The special meeting of the Group on the proposed Ferring Neighbourhood Plan which took place on 20th October at the Village Hall was a success with over 100 local people attending. There were many questions and points from the audience which were ably answered by the panel of Carole Robertson, Ed Miller and Paul Webster. It is accepted that there are areas of the plan which have caused some controversy, but generally Ferring Conservation Group supports the plan as the best way forward for the village. The plan will be decided by a village wide referendum to be held on Wednesday 10th December, and the group encourages you to use your vote.

In the meantime, if you need more information about it prior to referendum day, there will be a “Drop In” day at the Glebelands Centre on Saturday 29th November, where you can speak to local Parish Councillors direct. An information leaflet will also be delivered to all Ferring households around the same time.

News from the recent Warren Pond work day

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It was great to see 26 members/ volunteer workers turn up for the first clear up of the surrounds of the Warren Pond last Saturday (11th October). The Group carried out the work in partnership with Ferring Parish Council which now owns the pond. Refreshments were kindly provided by members Sue and Tony Palmer who live nearby.

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Much undergowth including brambles was cut back and a skip was soon filled with this, but it will allow us now to carry out a proper assessment of the pond to judge what further essential work is required in the future when finances allow. It will then hopefully return the pond to being a very valuable wildlife habitat, where ducks, kingfishers and bats are already being seen, as well as an asset for the village.

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More work parties will be organised in the future so keep your eyes open for details, and it is hoped that a number of applications will be made for grants to assist in financing the work.

Bulb Planting on the Village Green

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As part of our commitment to help improve the Ferring Village Green, we are joining up with Arun District Council for a bulb planting session there at 2pm on Tuesday 21st October.

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It would be good to see a decent turnout of local people, and the fruits of our labours will be seen next Spring and hopefully every year after that when the flowers bloom. Meet on the Green and please come armed with trowels and/or bulb planters.

Ferring Neighbourhood Plan Public Meeting

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The Group fully supports the implementation of the Plan, which will be going to a public referendum across the Village on December 10th. To help residents of the Village become better informed about its proposals, the Group will be holding a Public Meeting at Ferring Village Hall on Monday October 20th starting at 7.30pm. Speakers at the meeting are Carole Robertson (Ferring Parish Council), Ed Miller (Ferring Conservation Group) and Paul Webster.

Come along to hear the facts of the Plan and have an opportunity to ask questions of the panel. The meeting is being organised by the Conservation Group but is open to all.

Help required at Warren Pond

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We are shortly to commence the restoration of this much loved pond in Ferring, which is now owned by Ferring Parish Council. Much work needs to be done in partnership with the Council over the coming months, but this will start with a work day on Saturday October 11th commencing at 10am.

P1000557-001The work on this day will be cutting back some of the undergrowth and brambles around the perimeter to allow better access to make a proper assessment of the site. Please come along to help us on the day for this important work. It will help to start the process of getting the pond back to being a valuable wildlife habitat.

Please wear old clothes and gloves and bring secateurs/ loppers. The pond is situated in South Ferring at the junction of the Warren and Florida Road. We hope to see you there.

Autumn Walk to Highdown Tuesday October 7

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Join us for a walk from North Ferring up on to the Downs at Highdown to see Autumn Fruits and Berries and some late wild flowers. Meet at 10am at the Ferring Worthing Garden Centre (ex Wyevale) car park on the A259 Littlehampton Road. Walk up Hangleton Lane skirting the quarry, and make a half way refreshment stop at Highdown Tea Rooms. Also make an optional visit to Highdown Gardens while there – no admission charge. Then return to the cars via bridleways and Hangleton Lane. No dogs on the walk please.

Great British Beach Clean

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Please help us to carry out the last formal clean up of the year of Ferring Beach on Saturday September 20th – meeting at the east end of the Bluebird Cafe car park at 11am. This is part of the nationwide Great British Beach Clean co-ordinated by the Marine Conservation Society, and it will be our bit to rid the beach and surrounds of unwanted litter. Long handled pickers and bags will be provided. We hope to see you there!