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The Link Magazine • December 2003 39
Jubilee Gardens Remember Christmas next summer in the garden
Christmas Everybody thinks bees only appear in large colonies, give a nasty sting and are dangerous in swarms. But
Open Day this is not the case.
Saturday The Red Mason Bee, Osmia rufa the Oxford Bee The OBC is
is a native to Britain and is an Company have sells a Christ-
6 December
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Hyacinths, crocuses.
and pets, is easily managed and encourage them r-" a nest, two
house plant arrangements,
ideal for gardens in urban or coun- to nest in the f booklets about
perennials, wreaths, cakes, try settings. These 'wild' bees are back garden, the bee and
dried flowers and decorations becoming more important because thereby increas- wild flowers, a
of disease spreading within tradi- ing bee popu- video about
Free admission. Refreshments
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Tel: 771539 another insect in the garden' but contribution to the environment. www.oxbeeco.com

PLANTING Start the year with some outdoor
IMPRESSIONS communal conservation work G-A N
Saturday 3 January
GARDEN DESIGN Litter picking in the Seven Fields Nature Reserve, North Swindon.
Plan now for Spring 2004 10am to 12noon. Pickers and bags supplied. Wear strong shoes and LAWN & HEDGE CUTTING
gloves. Meet at the King Bridge in the middle of the reserve, to collect
Designs commissioned bags, or bring your own and pickup litter from the outside in, followed by PATIO & TURF LAYING
this winter ready for
Wassail in Penhill Orchard, Leigh Road, Penhill, at the north east GENERAL GARDEN TIDY
construction in early spring. corner of Seven Fields. 12noon. Bring drums and instruments to drive
FENCE ERECTION,
Enjoy all Summer 2004 away evil spirits and sing songs for a good harvest in 2004.
STAINING & MAINTENANCE
in your newly designed Sunday 4 January
Give your garden a makeover
garden. Woodland work at Peatmoor Community Woodland. 10am to 2pm
Coppicing trees to regenerate new growth and maintain a healthy Tel: 01793 873630
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wildlife habitat. Equipment and training provided. Wear strong shoes Mobile: 0781 8430556
Sue Talbot and gloves. Location: east of the fisherman's car park on Peatmoor e-mail: [email protected]
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