The possibility of a village orchard in Whittlesford is growing. We had a site meeting with Rob Mungavin, the ecology officer at south cambs, who is really enthusiastic and knowledegable about lizards, butterflies, moths and all sorts.So spent a very hot afternoon trying not to get stung by nettles or fall down rabbit holes (got any magic mushrooms, Alice) as Rob, parish cllr Ann Beeby and I explored the site. I can't say where it is as the site isn't yet safe, but if it is can be there it will be incredible, and there are old fruit trees and elms, so it would look good right from the start, rather than having to wait ten years for the trees to grow.
What it will mean is some volunteer labour in the autumn to help clear the nettles and fill in the rabbit holes! We'll know more next month - there are some legal issues to sort.
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