Our gardeners are facing quite a challenge at the moment, with the soil very dry for the time of year, plenty of night frosts still around ,and the hosepipe ban now in force. Non the less, we are all optimists, and busy working on our spring sowing and planting (and hoping for lots of rain!!).

More work has been done on our Nature Area, and there are some signs up explaining what is happening in the various section

Why not have a look at our Nature Area Survey -an amazing tally for such a small area! A less welcome visitor has been spotted by one of our members - a Harlequin Ladybird. Whilst these are very good at consuming aphids, they pose a threat to our native ladybird - you can find out more by visiting www.harlequin-survey.org.

There is a very interesting gardening website at www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/digin , and also at www.rhs.org.uk- why not give them a try?

Just a little reminder to those of you who walk through with dogs - they MUST be kept on a lead, & if they do forget their manners whilst they are on site, there is a poo bin just by the gate to the recreation ground. Please do also keep children under very close supervision at all times, for everyones safety - Thank You!