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Richard’s Wey November 2016

The latest report from Richard Cant, the Stoke lengthman on the River Wey Navigations What a glorious time for seeing the autumn colours. The relatively mild temperatures, sunny days and lack of…

Letter: Why Special Treatment For These Birds?

Letter: Why Special Treatment For These Birds?

From Gordon Bridger Hon Alderman and former Mayor of Guildford I am not a bird watcher but Malcolm Fincham’s column is really a splendid account, which I only encountered by accident,…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.122

By Malcolm Fincham Will we be graced by an ‘earful of waxings’ this winter? My personal optimism is high, with a few having already been reported as far south as Suffolk.…

Beekeeper’s Notes November 2016: Honey On Show

Hugh Coakley keeps bees in Worplesdon. In the latest of his monthly notes, he talks about the National Honey Show and adulterated honey being exported around the world. I heard…

Along The Wey & Arun Canal – October 2016

A regular update from the Wey & Arun Canal Trust, a charity restoring the waterway which once ran 23 miles from Shalford to Pallingham in West Sussex. The Trust has…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.121

By Malcolm Fincham Taking advantage of the autumn sun as it continued to shine, we entered the first weeks of October. A last-minute decision was made to take a break to Rye…

Richard’s Wey October 2016

The latest report from Richard Cant, the Stoke lengthman on the River Wey Navigations It’s finally starting to feel like the vegetation growth is slowing down, a sure fire sign that autumn…

Riff Raff Diary – October 2016

Riff Raff Diary – October 2016

Riverbank tales from the local St Catherine’s lengthsman and weirkeeper by Robert Craig Now that the autumn equinox has passed and the daylight hours are growing shorter the character of…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.120

By Malcolm Fincham As September drew to a close and the autumn equinox passed by, a few more local sighting of wheatears came my way. Once again it was at…

Beekeeper’s Notes October 2016: Natural Healing From The Hive

Hugh Coakley keeps bees in Worplesdon. In the latest of his monthly notes, he talks about propolis, the little known substance in the hive but with well documented healing properties.…