Many thanks to all who responded to the Parish Council’s recent call for ideas about the future of Manders Orchard and the Millennium Copse by the church. At the last PC meeting the ideas received from parishioners were reviewed, and the greater number of responses suggested that both areas ought to be kept and developed as wildlife/nature areas. This was good, because 2 of our new Parish Councillors had stepped forward to explore with BANES the development of a Nature Action Plan for the whole parish. So it can all be dealt with as part of that welcome initiative. More news as it happens.

If anyone wants to get involved in the design/development and/or implementation of the nature action plan in any way, please do come forward! If you contact the Parish Council we will get in touch about it when we know more about what’s involved and what we can hope to achieve.