The Hoveringham Wildlife Conservation Group was formed on 13 July 2006.
Aims and objectives of the Hoveringham Wildflife Conservation Group
To record all specimens in Hoveringham and surroundings
To record types of habitat
To improve and enhance
Contact landowners, farmers, sailing club, cricket club
To manage and maintain new and existing habitats
Provide a focus of interest for the children of the village
The following were appointed :
President Sir Edward Nall
Chairman Norman Potter
Secretary Diane Roberts
Treasurer Sandra Stachura
Publicity Pat Dean
Project Manager To be appointed
FIRST PROJECT
Restoring and preparing a field (known as Kelly’s Field) for all types of wildlife.
The field is on the right of Main Street, just past Brookfield Drive, going towards Thurgarton.
WORK DONE
Saturday 30 September
Replacing of the fencing alongside the field.
Areas were cleared around young trees already planted by Norman Potter and an area for hibernating wildlife prepared.
Saturday 7 October
Small hawthorn bushes were planted inside the restored fence.
Saturday 14 October
An area inside the hedge alongside the road was cleared in order to access and look after the hedge.
Some of the prunings were burned and some were left in piles for hibernating wildlife.
Details of future field work can be obtained from Norman Potter Tel 966 3650 or Diane Roberts Tel 966 5474
BIRD WALK
There will be a Birdwatching walk led by an expert on
Saturday 4 November at 9.30 am. Meet at the old Tarmac Offices by the lakes.
Date of next Group meeting:
Wednesday 1 November 2006 at 8 pm in the Ada Minkly Room, Village Hall
Aims and objectives of the Hoveringham Wildflife Conservation Group
To record all specimens in Hoveringham and surroundings
To record types of habitat
To improve and enhance
Contact landowners, farmers, sailing club, cricket club
To manage and maintain new and existing habitats
Provide a focus of interest for the children of the village
The following were appointed :
President Sir Edward Nall
Chairman Norman Potter
Secretary Diane Roberts
Treasurer Sandra Stachura
Publicity Pat Dean
Project Manager To be appointed
FIRST PROJECT
Restoring and preparing a field (known as Kelly’s Field) for all types of wildlife.
The field is on the right of Main Street, just past Brookfield Drive, going towards Thurgarton.
WORK DONE
Saturday 30 September
Replacing of the fencing alongside the field.
Areas were cleared around young trees already planted by Norman Potter and an area for hibernating wildlife prepared.
Saturday 7 October
Small hawthorn bushes were planted inside the restored fence.
Saturday 14 October
An area inside the hedge alongside the road was cleared in order to access and look after the hedge.
Some of the prunings were burned and some were left in piles for hibernating wildlife.
Details of future field work can be obtained from Norman Potter Tel 966 3650 or Diane Roberts Tel 966 5474
BIRD WALK
There will be a Birdwatching walk led by an expert on
Saturday 4 November at 9.30 am. Meet at the old Tarmac Offices by the lakes.
Date of next Group meeting:
Wednesday 1 November 2006 at 8 pm in the Ada Minkly Room, Village Hall
Hoveringham Wildlife Conservation Group
