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A few words from the Chairman - Henry Bond, by Henry Bond, published May 2001 in Midhurst Society Newsletter (Issue No 1, article, pp.1-1, May 2001, Midhurst Society) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16356]

Introductory words about the new Midhurst Society Newsletter, to be published twice a year, to supplement the existing Midhurst Magazine, which is now planned to be twice yearly. This includes more in the way of current issues, rather than historical ones.

Obituary - Miss Alice Lascelles, by F J-D [Mrs D.V.F Johnson-Davies], published May 2001 in Midhurst Society Newsletter (Issue No 1, article, pp.1-1, May 2001, Midhurst Society) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16356]

Obituary for Miss Alice Lascelles of Midhurst, one of the co-founders of the Midhurst Society, who died in 2001.

Rother Valley Bridges and Streams Project, published December 2001 in Midhurst Society Newsletter (Issue No 2, article, pp.3-3, December 2001, Midhurst Society) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16356]

The Rother Valley Bridges and Streams Project launched by The Sussex Downs Conservation Board and Chichester District Council - seeking local groups who would like to be involved.

The Toll House at Easebourne, by Thea Valentine, published June 2002 in Midhurst Society Newsletter (Issue No 4, article, pp.4-4, June 2002, Midhurst Society) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16356]

Brief account of the history of Toll Houses in Midhurst and the surrounding area.

Queen Elizabeth Oak Trees, published September 2002 in Midhurst Society Newsletter (Issue No 5, article, pp.4-4, September 2002, Midhurst Society) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16356]

Two oak trees in Cowdray Park - one allegedly 1000 years old, the second planted in 1991 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth 1 visit to Cowdray in 1591.

Tour of Bepton Organics, by Sue Whitehead, published December 2002 in Midhurst Society Newsletter (Issue No 6, article, pp.2-3, December 2002, Midhurst Society) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16356]

Midhurst Society members' visit to Lord Cowdray's new venture into organic farming, Bepton Organics, started in 2002, which is situated within the new South Downs National Park.

Benbow Pond, Cowdray Park - Provenance, by Richard Smith, published December 2002 in Midhurst Society Newsletter (Issue No 6, article, pp.4-4, December 2002, Midhurst Society) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16356]

Speculation on how the name 'Benbow' came about - in the 1680s the Pond in Cowdray Park was known as Benber Pond.

Rother Conservation Group, published March 2003 in Midhurst Society Newsletter (Issue No 7, article, pp.3-3, March 2003, Midhurst Society) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16356]

Article about the Rother Conservation Group, formed in 1992.

The Clock House (Old Vicarage), North Street, Midhurst, by W H B, published March 2003 in Midhurst Society Newsletter (Issue No 7, article, pp.4-4, March 2003, Midhurst Society) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16356]

Following proposals to turn the vicarage into flats, the article recounts a brief history of the life of Rev Tatchell, well known vicar of Midhurst from 1906 to 1935, plus a history of the building itself.

Constructive Change and Wider Vision, published July 2003 in Midhurst Society Newsletter (Issue No 8, article, pp.1-4, July 2003, Midhurst Society) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16356]

Introducing a new Chairman, Sue Whitehead, restructured committee and new ideas and vision for the Midhurst Society. These include greater community involvement and focus, and the launch of a new Midhurst Magazine.

Vandalism, published October 2003 in Midhurst Society Newsletter (Issue No 9, article, pp.2-3, October 2003, Midhurst Society) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16356]

Long article concerning the current problem with vandalism in Midhurst, and possible solutions.

Midhurst and the Cowdray Heritage Project, by Dennis Geal, published December 2005 in Midhurst Society Newsletter (Issue No 12, article, pp.4-4, September 2005, Midhurst Society) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16356]

Update on the project, with particular emphasis on car parking at the Cowdray ruins.

Get to know our outlying villages - Cocking, by Naomi Barnett, published December 2005 in Midhurst Society Newsletter (Issue No 12, article, pp.5-5, September 2005, Midhurst Society) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16356]

A short history of Cocking, plus an update on facililities and life in the village at the beginning of the 21st century.

The Friends of Midhurst Common, published January 2006 in Midhurst Society Newsletter (Issue No 13, article, pp.2-2, January 2006, Midhurst Society) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16356]

Update on the work carried out by the Friends, including the opening of the Serpent Trail.

Get to know our outlying villages - Easebourne, by Elizabeth Hamilton, published January 2006 in Midhurst Society Newsletter (Issue No 13, article, pp.4-4, January 2006, Midhurst Society) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16356]

A short history of Easebourne, plus an update on facilities and life in the village at the beginning of the 21st century.

Midhurst in Living Memory, by Pat Bryant, published February 2007 in Midhurst Society Newsletter (Issue No 15, article, pp.5-5, February 2007, Midhurst Society) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16356]

Introduction of a community project, an Oral History programme, set up buy the Midhurst Society, and supported by West Sussex Record Office

Get to know our outlying villages - Graffham, by Diana White, published February 2007 in Midhurst Society Newsletter (Issue No 15, article, pp.6-6, February 2007, Midhurst Society) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16356]

A short history of Graffham, plus an update on facilities and life in the village at the beginning of the 21st century.

Get to know our outlying villages - Bepton, by Margaret Knight, published September 2007 in Midhurst Society Newsletter (Issue No 16, article, pp.2-3, September 2007, Midhurst Society) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16356]

A short history of Bepton, with photos, plus an update on facilities and life in the village at the beginning of the 21st century.

The story of Park House Hotel, Bepton, by Brigadier John Hardy, published September 2007 in Midhurst Society Newsletter (Issue No 16, article, pp.4-4, September 2007, Midhurst Society) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16356]

The amazing story behind the creation of the Park House Hotel, Bepton!

Midhurst Society Project gains Lottery Support, by Pat Bryant, published January 2008 in Midhurst Society Newsletter (Issue No 17, article, pp.1-3, January 2008, Midhurst Society) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16356]

Midhurst in Living Memory project is awarded £26,900 from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The article details growing local support and progress so far.

Get to know our outlying villages - Stedham, by Sanchia Elsdon, published January 2008 in Midhurst Society Newsletter (Issue No 17, article, pp.4-5, January 2008, Midhurst Society) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16356]

A short history of Stedham, with photos, plus an update on facilities and life in the village at the beginning of the 21st century.