Auction result: Sold for £122,000. Hassocks Amenity Association had raised £90,000, so we were unsuccessful in obtaining the wood and the 'pheasant's field'. The good news is that we have met the new owners who live in Brighton. They told us that they were committed to keeping Lag Wood as it is, and the public would continue to have access. They would like to meet the groups who use the wood, and we will be arranging a meeting in due course. So, although disappointed, HAA is not despondent – and how many villages are there that could raise £90,000 in eight days?
Tuesday, 30 October 2012
Friday, 26 October 2012
Help Save Lag Wood
SAVE LAGG WOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY
URGENT ACTION NEEDED
Lag Wood will be auctioned on Tuesday morning (30th October). This is a last ditch attempt to enable everyone to continue to access this ancient, protected woodland with its unique chalk stream. Hassocks children have played there for generations. In the Spring, the wild flowers are breathtaking. For walkers, it's a popular short local stroll.
The guide price is £80,000 to £100,000. The first £10,000 has already been raised through HAA members. We need at least contributions of another £70,000 to make a serious bid.
For details of ways to contribute and more information, contact immediately
HASSOCKS AMENITY ASSOCIATION
Bob Kenhard. bob.kenhard@btinternet.com
(01273 844920)
Margaret Ford. margaret608ford@btinternet.com
(01273 845882)
Colin Wilsdon. colinwilsdon@btinternet.com
(01273 842489)
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