On 11th September, we were lucky enough to have a talk from Nick Townsend on "South Milton's Wildlife Havens".  It was a fascinating insight into the work done to maintain and improve this important habitat and Nick also organised a guided walk  on a stunning afternoon a couple of weeks later.

David Curry's talk on Traditional English Orchards was very interesting but also highlighted the need to protect these important sites.  The full title of the talk is 'SAVING Traditional English Orchards' and In fact the talk focussed on what was being done to save and enhance them and we heard about education programmes taking place up and down the country and other measures.   Equally important are the individual trees in our back gardens which need our care.  He was anxious to point out afterwards that he had omitted to say that apple trees need pruning every three years and asked me to pass it on!  If anyone has a tree but doesn't know the variety, he has given me a very good website so just ask if you would like to know it.

The final meeting in the hall will be on 13th November when it will be a case of "Let's get Quizzical"!   Dulcie and I will be  organising a fun afternoon so be prepared to get into teams of four and give Mastermind a run for its money!  Details of the Christmas Lunch are circulating and please bring your menu choices and money (yes - REAL money please!) in November.

Everyone is welcome to our meetings - feel free to bring a friend or two!  £3.00 per person plus £1 for a raffle ticket.  Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements: all reasonable requests catered for!                             Lindy

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