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Two brand new specially designed off-road mobility scooters and now available at the Queen Elizabeth Country Park as part of a fleet that has been unveiled at popular sites in the South Downs.

The four-wheeled scooters, which will be available to hire, can cover all types of terrain and will help people with restricted mobility to make the most of the beautiful landscape and views. 

Buriton is one of only a handful of ‘Dark Skies Discovery Sites’ in the National Park – which is why everyone is encouraged to minimise unnecessary external lighting and ensure that any lights only send light downwards (not up or out). 

The South Downs National Park's Dark Skies Festival starts on Saturday 4 February and runs through to Friday 17 February

The festival will feature a host of events including nocturnal wildlife walks and stargazing parties.

Come and have a cuppa, biscuits and a chat with others from 11.30am on Wednesdays 25^th January and 1^st February.

Enjoy a bowl of soup at lunchtime – or delicious cake in the afternoon until 3.30pm.

In the Seward Room at St Mary’s church.

Please spread the word to any neighbours in the parish who you think might like to come along.

Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

Please phone Lynne on 07809 692879 if you need a lift.

Come and have a cuppa, biscuits and a chat with others from 11.30am.

Enjoy a bowl of soup at lunchtime – or delicious cake in the afternoon until 3.30pm.

In the Seward Room at St Mary’s church.

Please spread the word to any neighbours in the parish who you think might like to come along.

Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

Please phone Lynne on 07809 692879 if you need a lift.

All provided by the generosity of the Parish Council and St Mary’s Church.  If successful further events may also be provided.

Dudley, a very distinctive ginger cat who only has one eye, has been missing since 29^th December.

His owners are convinced that he is nearby and fear that he may have been inadvertently locked into a garden shed or garage – or perhaps he is with someone who is feeding him and enjoying his company.

If you have any information, please call 01730 268250 or 07824 391363.

A convoy of tractors, all decorated in Christmas lights, is due to leave Petersfield at about 5pm on Saturday 17^th December and will come into Buriton along Greenway Lane, passing through the High Street and leaving via North Lane and Nursted.

The charity run is raising money for the Hampshire Air Ambulance service. People with collection buckets will be walking with the tractors and all donations will be gratefully received.

After Nursted the tractors will travel to South Harting, Nyewood, Rogate, Liss and back to Petersfield for about 7.15pm.

Come along and explore the wide range of stalls run by local crafters as well as Buriton Primary School.

Various musical performances will add to the festive atmosphere.

The Post Office will also be there: opportunities to buy your Christmas stamps and to post parcels.

In the village hall: Friday 2^nd and Saturday 3^rd December. 7.30 pm.

Bring your own supper (fundraising bar available):

Tickets £10

From Jill Martin: jillmartin@btinternet.com or 01730 821149

In the village hall: Friday 2^nd and Saturday 3^rd December. 7.30 pm.

Bring your own supper (fundraising bar available):

Tickets £10

From Jill Martin: jillmartin@btinternet.com or 01730 821149

For over 20 years Buriton was the western start and end point of the South Downs National Trail – with the extension to Winchester only being added more recently – and schoolchildren turned “nature detectives” recently to take part in a special celebratory walk.

The ramble took place after a beautiful plaque had been presented to the village by the South Downs National Park Authority.

The engraving celebrates Buriton as the original starting point for the South Downs Way and will be given pride of place in the village hall.