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some bare ground (for ground-nesting bee holes), with a gradual transition as you Contact Us
move into the field; consider maintaining uncut/uncultivated/unfertilised margins;
control undesirable plants (e.g. nettles, bracken, cleavers) especially after If you would like to know more about the work of the Wildlife and Environment
coppicing/laying Group or to be included on our e-mailing list, please contact:
4. Unshaded ditches with gently sloping banks Tony Bates at tonybates19@gmail.com / 01929 471563

Benefit - Feeding and breeding sites for mammals and birds; presence of ditches Amy Yates at AmyEyeats@hotmail.com or
increases number of hedge birds; water in ditches increases invertebrates
Mike Gee at mike.n.g@outlook./com / 0775 988 4942
Management - Clear overshadowing branches and vegetation; clean ditches on
rotation every 5 years (not all in the same year) retaining some plants and debris;
avoid chemicals and fertilisers near ditches
For more information and resources on hedgerows, go to www.hedgelink.org.uk
Ellie MacConnachie and Hilary Habberfield

POETRY CORNER

I have been looking through the archives of the Bere Regis Parish Magazine from
many years ago, and what fascinating reading it makes.
The village has always been very active with Church events, Bell Ringers, Mothers
Union, Young Wives, RNLI, Guides, Scouts, Floral Group, Women’s’ Institute,
amongst many other groups and gatherings.
In June 1977 along with the rest
of the country, the village
celebrated the Silver Jubilee of
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s
reign. A Committee was formed
and there was a whole week of
events including, on Monday, a
Bonfire on top of Woodbury Hill,
on Tuesday, a Sports and Gala
Day with 11 sideshows and
Maypole Dancing, where all the
children were presented with 25
pence commemorative pieces.
There was a Grand Dance at the
Drax Hall and a competition for
the Best Dressed Building. On Wednesday there was a Tea and Old Tyme Music
Hall for the over 60’s, and a Fund Raising Grand Draw. The Carnival Queen was
chosen at a Disco at the Youth Club, and everyone had a wonderful time!

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