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Birdwatcher’s Diary No.189

By Malcolm Fincham In contrast to last year, June 2019 continued to bring an unsettled and somewhat cool theme to the weather. A window of opportunity on June 2 presented…

Years to Wait Before Replacing ‘Dangerous’ Diseased Ash Trees, Says Trust

By Rebecca Curley local democracy reporter It could be six years before trees are planted to replace those felled due to Ash dieback, Surrey county councillors were told this week.…

Riff Raff Diary: June 2019

Riverbank tales from the local St Catherine’s lengthsman and weir keeper By Robert Craig It’s definitely mowing season! In recent weeks I’ve mown St Catherine’s and Millmead locks, as well…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.188

By Malcolm Fincham With most of the local summer visiting birds now either seen, photographed, or having past through without my noticing them, there was now little possibility of adding…

Beekeeper’s Notes: Technology In The Hive

Hugh Coakley keeps bees in Worplesdon We hear about the internet of things in the workplace and in the home. Not surprisingly and not before time, it is spreading slowly…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.187

By Malcolm Fincham A cool start to the month of May brought with it a northerly breeze and rain showers. Daytime temperatures at this time of the year, however, guaranteed…

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…