St Andrew’s Eaton Eco Fair 2024

St Andrew's Eaton St Andrew's Eaton, Church Lane, Norwich

We’re all very aware of the crisis of climate change, and the need for urgent action to redress the devastating impact we have had on the world. Many of us, however, struggle to know what we can do to help. Join us at St Andrew’s Eaton for our Eco Fair 2024, to be inspired, informed […]

Making room for swifts

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Would summer be the same without swift ‘screaming parties’ as they fly overhead? Surely this is something that would be truly missed if we lost these amazing birds that are now listed as a red data book species. Through this online presentation, Caroline Spinks, Norwich Swift Network, will give us an insight into these birds […]

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Churches Count on Nature and Great Big Green Week – free celebrations at Hemblington church

Churches Count on Nature and Great Big Green Week will be celebrated at All Saints Church, Hemblington between 8th – 16th June. There will be an exhibition in church from Tuesday 11th June highlighting the flora and fauna identified in and around the churchyard. It will also show how the church team is working towards […]

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Managing churchyards with wildflowers in mind

All Saints Church, Hemblington All Saints Church, Church Lane, Hemblington

Guided tour – All Saints Church, Hemblington During this guided walk we hear how the church team and local volunteers manage All Saints’ churchyard with wildflowers and other wildlife in mind. These activities are being run as part of the Norfolk Churchyard Conservation Scheme which was established in 1981 and is run by Norfolk Wildlife […]

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Caring for conservation areas in your churchyard

St Mary's Church, Wroxham St Mary’s Close, Wroxham

Guided tour – St Mary’s Church, Wroxham Join us for a tour of St Mary’s churchyard, Wroxham, to hear how to best care for your churchyard conservation areas. Led by Dr Bob Leaney, NWT churchyard volunteer surveyor for over 40 years. These activities are being run as part of the Norfolk Churchyard Conservation Scheme which […]

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Community Focus – Making room for swifts in your church

Aylsham Parish Church Market Place, Aylsham

Guided tour – St Michaels & All Angels Church, Aylsham Aylsham Swift Group was set up to raise awareness of swifts and help secure more nest sites in their local area, including Aylsham parish church. During this outdoor talk in the churchyard, Aylsham Swift Group will discuss their project to install swift boxes in the […]

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‘Shaun the Sheep’ Invites you in support of Nature Recovery in Harleston

Celebrate with Shaun the Sheep Harleston’s People in Action Linking across Landscapes 7.00pm Saturday 28th September St John’s Church, Broad Street, Harleston with refreshments Evening includes Our Road to Recovery 3x3 = the Power of 9 for Nature ‘More than a Drop in The Ocean’ Pushing to Protect the Pit Compere: Ian Carstairs Hosted by […]

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Gardeners Question Time Event

Fun and frustration, challenges and joy. Gardening can mean many things. Fortunately we have a panel of experienced and knowledgeable gardeners with whom to share our thoughts and seek consolation and advice. Whether we are asking about allotments, window boxes, veg plots or wildlife spaces we should enjoy the evening in the company of enthusiasts.

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Winter Talks – all about bats!

The second in this series of winter eco talks in Holt is totally bats! Jane Harris of the Norfolk & Norwich Bat Group will be talking about our local species and those from further afield. Angus Beaton will be discussing the bats of nearby Hunworth Common. Come and be amazed by these creatures in our […]

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Winter talks – living walls

The third, and final event in this winter eco talks series in Holt features renowned local naturalist, Tony Leech helping us to take a closer look at "living walls" in our locality - the plants which make our local walls their home. There will also be an update on all things "green" in Holt. Refreshments […]

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