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Beautiful World Concert
On the evening of 18th October, an enthusiastic audience was treated to a wonderful concert in Holy Trinity Church, packed-full of very talented artistes and musicians. The aim in staging it was “to reflect on the world we live in and the one we want to create.” FEVER, the opening number sung by Janie Dee,…
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Good news for butterflies at Moreton Morrell!
🦋 Post by David Edwards from the Moreton Morrell Wildlife Group. We’re delighted to be moving forward with plans to make the Moreton Morrell College Wildlife Walk even better for wildlife. Following the award of a £2,800 grant from Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, we met at the college on Friday 16 October to identify two promising…
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Science for hedgehogs at Wellesbourne Innovation Campus
The National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme (NHMP) is a ground-breaking nationwide research project that is exploring the feasibility of utilising wildlife trail cameras to provide accurate population estimates for elusive (and thus difficult to survey) species, using hedgehogs as a case study. There are only a few sites selected to participate in Warwickshire, and the University…
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Tysoe Wildlife Calendar 2027 – now available to order online!
The Tysoe Wildlife Calendar is now ready to go to print. The quality of entries to our photo competition was outstanding. Tysoe Wildlife are very proud of the end result. In order to confirm the print run, please place your orders ASAP, so that we can ensure you get your copies as the calendar is bound to be a sell-out.…
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Warwickshire’s High Sheriff visits SWAN groups
In a visit organised by the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust (WkWT), Warwickshire’s High Sheriff, Susan Rasmussen, visited Preston on Stour to hear more about the Preston on Stour Environmental Group (PEG) and Wild about Clifford (WAC). The event was held on Tuesday, the 22nd of September, in Lower Cottage Garden, hosted by Ron Hoe. The group…
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Curlew update from Banbury Ornithological Society
This summer, Banbury Ornithological Society members and volunteers found and monitored 7 curlew nests in the Edgehill and Napton areas. They also monitored two further nests in the Upper Cherwell area. A total of 8 eggs hatched in the Edgehill area and, of these, 5 curlew chicks fledged successfully. In the Napton area, 8 eggs…
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Green Hay Harvest at St Mary’s Churchyard, Oldberrow
On 4 August, volunteers from Warwickshire Butterfly Conservation spent the morning harvesting the rich mix of grasses and wildflowers that flourish in the churchyard of St Mary’s. St Mary’s is home to an exceptional species-rich churchyard that has remained largely undisturbed for centuries. Native wildflowers have continued to thrive here, flowering and setting seed year…
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Artwork by Robin Restall: Ornithologist and Illustrator – for sale
When Robin Restall, passed away in 2023, his family were honoured to be able to donate nearly all his artwork to the Natural History Museum in London. He asked them, however, to retain a few dozen pieces to sell in aid of the charity, The Friends of Sun Rising, which will care for the nature…
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Swift update from Tysoe
This year Tysoe Wildlife have initiated two new projects – both supported by Stratford on Avon District Council’s Community Climate and Nature Fund. This is an update from the Tysoe and District Record about the project on swifts. Header image from TheOtherKev.
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Hedgehog update from Tysoe
This year Tysoe Wildlife have initiated two new projects – both supported by Stratford on Avon District Council’s Community Climate and Nature Fund. This is an update from the Tysoe and District Record about the project on hedgehogs. Header image from Alexas_Fotos.
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Upper Lighthorne – Foster a Tree Scheme
The Upper Lighthorne Resident’s Association are inviting local residents to help care for trees and hedgerows in public areas of the town through its Foster a Tree Scheme. Trees and hedgerows play a vital role in supporting biodiversity, improving air and soil quality, storing carbon and creating healthier, more resilient places for both people and…
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Warwickshire’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy launched
Warwickshire’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) was officially launched on 27 May 2026 as part of the 30th anniversary celebrations at Ryton Pools Country Park. Local Nature Recovery Strategies were introduced under the Environment Act 2021 as part of national efforts to reverse the decline in nature and support nature’s recovery. The LNRS was developed…