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penetrate into dark corners and there will be no more scratches from lowhanging branches. Of course, enormous care must be taken when handlingthem.I was reminded of the transformative power of chainsaws when a client recentlyhad their 40 metre leylandii hedge taken down. In a matter of days, 25 years ofincreasing darkness, soil impoverishment and claustrophobia came to an end.As a fast establishment hedging plant, leylandii is unequalled and looks brilliantwhen sharply clipped. However, difficulties arise because owners forget itrequires cutting four times a year!But having removed that vastconifer hedge, suddenly youare faced with a big spacethat needs filling. Usuallyleylandii has been planted fora reason: to hide an uglyview, provide a boundarywith neighbours or establisha windbreak. Once removed,the problem is exposedagain. In the case ofscreening, judicious plantingof a few specimens can oftendo the same job as a solid expanse. Conifers are usually columnar or pyramidalin shape, so their capacity to screen at a higher level is limited. Evergreen trees,like the Holm Oak that has a broader, densely rounded shape, are often farbetter at masking. Always remember to check on the eventual size of themature tree. You don’t want to replace one problem with another.A conifer hedge will have taken every atom of goodness and moisture from itssoil, so an enrichment programme involving organic matter, is vital beforereplanting.Haut Talk by Karoline Baird 07742 731967 haughty.culture@virgin.netThe Beacon in the PastBelow are excerpts from previous issues of the Ditchling Beacon.40 years agoFrom the Vicar (Tony Way):Without doubt the most important event this month will be the Week of Prayerfor Christian Unity and the Service of Evensong on Sunday 21st January, at38
which the preacher will be the Reverend Father Bernard Thom, the RomanCatholic Priest of St. Wilfred’s Church, Burgess Hill.I would like to express my thanks to those who gave so generously …. towardsmy appeal last month for financial help towards the repairs to the roofs of thecurates’ houses in the Revd. Kenneth Sharpe’s Parish of the Mau, Kenya. Mr.Sharpe had told Mr and Mrs Stoneley in a letter that they needed £70 tocomplete the repairs, and we were able to send them that amount.A rather serious problem has arisen which I feel should be drawn to theattention of parishioners. The tall macrocarpa trees on the eastern edge of thechurchyard have unfortunately grown excessively high and now constitute apossible danger. There are several possible solutions but undoubtedly somerather drastic measures may well have to be taken, and their appearance couldbe somewhat unsightly for quite a period. I would like to give an assurance thatnothing will be done without careful consideration and advice.20 years agoFrom the Vicar:January 1st is chosen to mark the Naming of Jesus. One of the more pleasantduties which face his parents when a child is born is the choice of his name.Sometimes the choice presents no problem at all – sometimes there is greatagonizing and a determined effort made not to upset one side of the family oranother.Most priests will recall at least some occasions when the choice, duly made, hasproved less than felicitous …. It is worth noting that the name chosen for OurLord was a straightforward one – fairly common among the Jews of the day, andit was one with a simple meaning. There was no choice for Mary and Joseph –they had divine guidance over the calling of his name, and of course theyobeyed it. … They could hardly have chosen a name more suitable – a namewith meant Saviour.From the Churchwardens:We hope you will have read the articles in the Beacon about “TFR”. Our reasonfor writing now is that even with Parish Quota at its 1992 level of £9829, weexpect to incur a deficit of approximately £2,500 this year.In 1993 with its successor, the Parish Contribution and the supplementary TFRContribution set at £11,156 in total, together with essential repairs estimated tocost £3,600, our forecast deficit will exceed £10,000. In 1994 and succeedingyears the combined contributions will increase by £1200-1500 each yeartowards some £26,000. The seriousness of the situation can hardly beoverstated.39
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