Free ways to help wildlife

Free ways to help wildlife

We know that animal lovers are a committed bunch who want to do as much as possible to help animals, even when times are tough. Over the years we’ve been blown away by the dedication our supporters show, helping wildlife during a recession and even a global...
June update: The Time for the Dawn Chorus!

June update: The Time for the Dawn Chorus!

With the lovely sunny weather that is with us and the days starting to get longer, June is the month to be up at 5am and enjoy the bird song! The males sing to attract females, to claim territories and warn other males away. They start just before sunrise and continue...
May update: Ne’er cast a clout

May update: Ne’er cast a clout

“Ne’er cast a clout til May be out” refers to the month. It’s a saying I can remember as a child and often wondered if it meant the month or the hawthorn blossom of the same name. Clout is from an Old English word for cloth or clothing, and the saying was a reminder...
April update: April showers

April update: April showers

April showers bring the promise of summer not being faraway. So many of us start to venture into the garden to get it ready for the times that we will spend enjoying the warm weather. But it is now becoming increasingly obvious that our gardens are so important for...