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Richard’s Wey May 2019

The latest report from Richard Cant, the Stoke lengthman on the River Wey Navigations Probably the most noticeable thing over the last few weeks has been the lack of “April showers”. Not that…

‘Yvonne the Swan’ is a Proud Mother of Nine

‘Yvonne the Swan’ is a Proud Mother of Nine

“Yvonne the Swan” who nested with her cob partner just opposite the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre has produced nine fluffy grey cygnets, six weeks after the eggs were laid. Photographer Ann…

Riff Raff Diary: May 2019

Riverbank tales from the local St Catherine’s lengthsman and weir keeper by Robert Craig Not having experienced the usual April showers this year meant that I was able to complete…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No: 186

By Malcolm Fincham Although my time during the last two weeks of April was spent chasing around the Surrey countryside trying to keep up with the summer visiting birds as…

Beekeeper’s Notes: Local Honey, Cheese And Wine Sampling And Free Talks At Spike ’19

By Hugh Coakley, who keeps bees in Worplesdon Spike ’19 is a food event where you have a chance to taste the amazing variety of local honeys, all from Guildford…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.185

By Malcolm Fincham Although my best intentions are to stay up-to-date with my reports, at this time of the year they continue to fail me once again. With springtime visiting…

Richard’s Wey April 2019

The latest report from Richard Cant, the Stoke lengthman on the River Wey Navigations To me this time of year is always one of contrasts; spring is definitely in the air (or…

Riff Raff Diary: April 2019

Riverbank tales from the local St Catherine’s lengthsman and weir keeper by Robert Craig A combination of high winds and rain during the first half of March meant that I…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.184

By Malcolm Fincham I can never refuse a trip to Farlington Marshes near Portsmouth. The chance to visit there on two occasions during March was a real bonus. It gave…

Yvonne the Swan – One of the Best Shows in Town

A dramatic setting has been selected by a pair of mute swans to build a nest for this year’s brood of cygnets. “Yvonne the Swan”, as nearby theatre workers have…