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Tuesday 26th Aug
It is always disappointing when a large community orientated event fails in its mission, and it was with great sadness that we learnt today that the much anticipated 2nd Beachdown festival has been cancelled.
After a bit of cofusion and a few rumours , the directors confirmed today that the worse possibe news is true.
The following is the statement issued on their own websiteDear All
It is with immense personal regret that the Directors of Beachdown
Festival have been advised that they must announce that due to slower
than forecast ticket-sales and lack of support at a critical time from
our bank and certain suppliers that despite being so so close to being
able to deliver Beachdown Festival we are unable to do so. Very simply
we were unable to meet the demands that the current economic climate
put against us and at the eleventh hour despite having most of the
infrastructure in place we have been forced to cancel the event.
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 We are all used to sensational headlines like the one above alerting us to the latest threat to our health, but the highlighting of this particular issue is welcome news to natural chandlers everywhere, who have for years been trying to educate the public about the consequences of choosing to burn scented paraffin wax candles in their homes.
Scientists from the University of South Carolina have made public it’s research on the toxicity of paraffin candles and what has long been suspected by advocates of natural living, has finally been proved. The burning of paraffin wax releases toxic and carcinogenic fumes, such as toluene and benzene, and is not recommended as an everyday indulgence. |
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Springwatch is back on our screens on Monday 25th May at 8pm. Chris Packham joins Kate Humble on the sofa for this year's celebration of wildlife and although we wouldn't usually advocate sitting glued to the TV, this event has become a national institution worthy of full paticipation.
On Sunday June 7th you can join thousands of other wildlife enthusiasts at Stanmer Park Brighton, at the Springwatch Festival 2009. Last year young and old alike enjoyed a fabulous day taking part and finding out about ways to get more engaged with the natural world, including
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New Car Park for RSPB Reserve |
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 Dartford Warbler - RSPB Images
RSPB staff and volunteers will be on hand throughout the day to introduce people to the reserve, which until this point has had no official parking. The car park will then be open daily.
Visitors will be able to enjoy long walks around the new circular nature trail, which takes in the existing remnants of heathland, a little stream and wild pond, ancient woodland, and a rare wetland habitat called valley mire.
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