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Community tree plant in Peatmoor on 9 March
The public tree plant at the new Jubilee Wood off Akers Way had to be cancelled because of heavy snow in Janu-
ary, but here’s a chance to take part in a project to plant trees for the future in West Swindon’s green hideaway.
Peatmoor Community Woodland months in a planned cycle has re- Children are welcome to take part
Group is looking for help to plant ceived 400 ‘whips’ from the Woodland with supervision from parents. The
trees at Peatmoor Copse on Saturday Trust to restock the copse. site is not suitable for wheelchairs
9 March, 1pm to 4pm. Participants are asked to bring a and there are no toilets.
Members of the group who cop- spade, wear boots and bring rain For details mail: roger_ogle@mac.
pice (cut down) trees over the winter gear and their own refreshments. com or Facebook - Peatmoor Wood
Wildflower seeds for weddings
North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has given his backing to Bee Cause, a campaign organised by Friends
of the Earth to draw attention to the alarming decline in UK bee numbers, including the urgent need for the
government to introduce a National Bee Action Plan aimed at saving our bees.
On 1 February he discovered on Mondays, Wednesdays and
how a number of projects in Fridays, 10am to 3pm, or Purton
Swindon are already doing their Farm Shop, Church End, Purton
bit to improve wildlife habitats in (Tuesday to Sunday).”
the town. DASH, a group supporting
Swindon Wildflower Nursery people with Aspergers Syndrome
aims to re-introduce native wild- at TWIGS collect and sort wild-
flowers into gardens to create flower seeds for ‘wedding favours’
nectar rich habitats that will attract which can be given away to guests to
and support pollinating bees and remember a couple’s wedding day.
butterflies. Wildflower nursery volunteers
The nursery, which can be will be selling seeds at the Marsh
found within TWIGS community Farm Hotel Wedding Fayre on
garden, next to Manor Garden Justin with Gill Robinson of DASH Sunday 17 March and will be pleased
Centre, supplies seeds and plants spaces in the knowledge that we are to discuss how wedding plans can help
sourced and grown locally. Project making a valuable contribution to our native wildlife.
coordinator Anne Billingham said: supporting bees. For details contact Anne Billing-
“All of us can grow and enjoy wildflow- “Plants and seeds are available from ham via www.dashswindon.com or
ers in our gardens and community Easter until October at TWIGS www.swindonwildflowernursery.com

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