Natures Corner
Hello Folks,
At last it’s a mite cooler, after the last few weeks of that baking weather and didn’t the poor old gardens need that rain? I would imagine the farmers were also pleased.
I’m sorry to report no birds to speak of, I am only getting one Gold Finch at ... Read More
Natures Corner
Hello Folks,
This article was written while I was staying in Sheering and there seems to be many more birds than I see in my garden in Sawbo each day. I see several Green Wood Peckers on the lawn along with a few Song Thrushes and plenty of Greenfinches and ... Read More
Dear Reader
I would personally like to thank Ted Noakes for all his hard work helping me to produce our monthly newsletter. I’m sure you will all agree that we are very lucky to have Ted as a volunteer.
In addition to being open on Saturday 6th August for our Bacon Rolls, ... Read More
Hello Folks,
In the last week or two we have had more baby birds in the garden than I’ve had hot dinners and it’s been really fantastic.
There have been dozens of baby Starlings and Blackbirds, some Blue and Great Tits, plenty of baby Sparrows and now Goldfinches are starting to bring ... Read More
Dear Reader
On Tuesday 31st May over 40 people celebrated the Queen’s 90th Birthday with a high tea. Entertainment was provided by Mickey Driver with singing and dancing and the raffle raised £49.00.
A great time was had by all those who came to our Race Night on Saturday 25th June. Thanks ... Read More
Natures Corner
Hello Folks,
Today some bits about my weeks birdwatching in Hampshire. Our HQ was the Hotel Brookfield in Emsworth (very comfortable) and our special driver Colin the Coach. We also struck lucky with the best week’s weather to date.
After the coach pick-ups our first stop was at Thatcham Reed Beds ... Read More
Dear Reader
I would like to thank you all for your support at the May Fayre, we raised £550.00 for the Centre.
I would like to remind you all that we are holding a new type of fund raising event and look forward to your support. This will be a Charity Race ... Read More
Hello Folks, I'm hoping by the time you are reading this article, some of our birds will be bringing their young into the gardens to show them what to feed on and how to do it.
The mob of ruffian Blackbirds are still sat around the garden each morning awaiting for ... Read More
I hope you all had a lovely Easter and I am sure you will agree the newly painted main hall and entrance hall look great and once the new carpet has been laid will give the Centre a new look, keeping it a lovely place to come. The carpet will ... Read More
Hello folks,
The good news is that the blackbirds are back and in good numbers!
In the morning when we open the blinds onto the back garden there are eight of nine blackbirds sat around waiting for us to put out handfuls of dried fruit. It's funny to watch their antics trying ... Read More