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                                    G P Lewis                                               grass  and  other  plants  grow.  This  is  the  best  habitat  for  insects  such  as
                                                                                            grasshoppers and crickets.
          Interior/Exterior Painter & Decorator                                             We dug  a pond  within the  wet  area  for  a water  source for  the  ponies. This has

                                                                                            added another habitat for dragonflies and still water aquatic insects and plants
         All aspects of painting and                                                        which are different to those that live in the stream.
         decorating undertaken including                                                    We deliberately fenced off the western end of Souls Moor to retain a wild area
         Domestic, New builds, Refurbs                                                      where birds nest and small; mammals live.  A Buzzard is sometimes seen hunting
                                                                                            over here.
         and Commercial.                                                                    The  wildlife  group  have  regularly  coppiced  and  cut  back  the  scrub  along  the
         Qualified and with over 30 years                                                   streamside walk  –  the  result  is a  splendid  display of March  Marigolds  and  other
         experience, will offer friendly                                                    plants.
         advice if needed.                                                                  In the stream, 4 years ago gravel was added to the stream bed at several sites to

            1st class finish                   If you require a job done hassle free       create berms to benefit spawning areas for fish.  Little Egret, heron and Kingfisher
                                                                                            are frequent visitors.
            Free written quotes                 by an honest, friendly tradesman           It  is  good  to  see  the  village  enjoying  this  area  which  provides  a  great
                                                    please give Gavin a call on
            Fully insured                       01929 471704 or 07977                      opportunity to appreciate our local wildlife.
            No job too small or big                   047314, Email:                                                                                Bryan Benjafield
            No VAT
                                                   g.lewis515@btinternet.com.

































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