OUR AIM IS TO PROTECT OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND THE HABITAT IT PROVIDES FOR WILDLIFE ALONG THE RIVERSIDE
Our October meet was held on 30th October 2022, British Summertime this year ended with welcome rain. There was a good turnout despite the probability of the early morning rainfall persisting for the rest of the day. As it happened the rain stopped as soon as our meet started although it remained very humid. However the rain returned later and within 3 days it was sufficient to restore the rivers to their normal conditions, at least on the surface, as below ground the earth could easily absorb much more rainfall.
This is a view of the replenishing river on 4th November 2022.
With further rain on subsequent days. maybe this will restore the aquifers
and fill the streams at last. This is a typical Wealden stream flowing fast to join the main river, the Arun, another typical Wealden river with steep sides and rich aquatic plant and wildlife, the clay earth retaining moisture, cooling the vegetation during hot summers and sustaining life.
We are looking forward to renewed growth in the spring after the bounty of this fruitful autumn and hope that the new year will be more temperate for all.
