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Chris’ Blog

The Last Blog

December 20, 2021December 22, 2021 Chris Hare

So, here were are – two years on and the last blog. This has been a hugely successful project, all

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Blackberrying in the South Downs

August 18, 2021August 18, 2021 Chris Hare

It is some time since I updated the blog, largely because myself and the team have been very busy editing

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John and Bernie Hills

March 1, 2021 Chris Hare

John and Bernie Hills are two true sons of Sussex. Not only have they lived in the village of Stedham

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Remembering Oliver Hare and his shanty singing

February 18, 2021 Chris Hare

On 14th February 2017, Chris and Ann lost their wonderful son, Oliver, to suicide. A charity, Olly’s Future – www.ollysfuture.org.uk

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Lord Egremont at Petworth

February 13, 2021February 17, 2021 Chris Hare

It was a hot summer’s day last July last year when we interviewed Lord Egremont in his garden at Petworth

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Jasper interviews his Nan

January 19, 2021January 20, 2021 Chris Hare

 Jasper Harrison from Chesswood School in Worthing has sent us an interview he recorded with his nan, Elizabeth Greenfield,

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Upwaltham and Slindon

November 6, 2020 Chris Hare

We were all so lucky during the first lockdown to have beautiful sun-soaked days and gloriously warm spring weather. It

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Chris and Ann Monarch's Way Sept 2020
Chris and Ann Monarch's Way Sept 2020

The Monarch’s Way

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 Chris Hare

        It is a walk to be recommended. There are plenty of good pubs en route and

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Continuing to work despite of Covid

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 Chris Hare

It is disheartening to see an upsurge in cases of Covid 19, but we can be pleased that the South

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Winner of our Schools’ Oral History Competition

September 17, 2020September 18, 2020 Chris Hare

We are really delighted to announce the winner of our schools’ oral history competition. Ten-year-old Buddy Liszka from Chesswood Primary

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