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The Link Maaazine • November 2003 39
Festive fun in Priory Vale Conserving trees by coppicing
Christmas is a time of goodwill and celebration, with lots of eating, An open day at Peatmoor
drinking and merrymaking and if all goes well it should be a lot of Copse in West Swindon at-
fun writes Catherine Rice. tracted a number of new-
Unfortunately, it will also result look after the birds on Priory Vale comers to the ancient art of
in about 3 million tonnes of rub- this winter. coppicing.
bish. With a bit of thought we can The workshop is being run by The ancient woodland is
make our celebrations this Christ- the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust and one of the last remnants of
mas a little easier on the Earth. supported by the North Swindon Bradon Forest and is a fasci-
This is the idea behind a work- Development Company. It is a nating wildlife haven within
shop for Priory Vale residents at the free event, but booking is essen- Swindon's urban area.
Priory Vale Visitor's Centre on Sun- tial. Children must be accompa- The Peatmoor Commu-
day 23 November, 2pm and 4pm. nied by an adult. nity Woodland Group meets
It will include fun arts and crafts For more information and book- on the first Sunday of the
activities for children, a try & buy ing please contact Catherine Rice month, 10am to 2pm. For
Fairtrade stand and lots of informa- on 01793 526244 or Mandie Gray details about joining, call Liz
tion and top tips on how to have a on 01380 725670. Emerson on 876654. Emily Smith at work coppicing
green Christmas.
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