Check for Ticks

It's that time of year again when we are all out and about enjoying the countryside. We are not the only ones out and about, at this time of year the moist conditions and longer vegetation are perfect habitats for ticks, which are more active between spring and autumn. These small spider-like creatures wait on vegetation for their host to pass, and then climb on. They bite the skin and feed on blood for several days. Often found on deer and livestock they can also attach themselves to humans and dogs.

It's always worth staying on well defined paths, so you don't brush against long vegetation. Wear light coloured clothing so ticks can be easily seen and brushed off. After being out walking always check yourselves and pets for ticks. This leaflet from Public Health England gives you more information about ticks.

Public Health England Tick Leaflet

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Help out at Thelnetham Windmill

Got some spare time on your hands and fancy doing something a little bit different. Thelnetham Windmill are looking for volunteers to help out at the windmill. They are looking for people to help with general upkeep, milling and open days.

If you are interested, get in Contact with Us and we will pass your details onto the Windmill Managers who will be in touch about what opportunitites are available.

Early Christmas Present

We are pleased to announce that our project ‘Reconnecting people with nature’ has secured funding from Postcode Local Trust. Postcode Local Trust is a grant-giving charity funded entirely by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

Our organisation received £6,972.00 from the Trust to help us to further engage and educate local residents and visitors. The funds will help us to create dedicated waymarked walking routes and an accompanying leaflet that will allow people to explore the Little Ouse and find out more about the wildlife and history of the area, while increasing community access to outdoor space. It will also provide volunteers with equipment to help them carry out surveying and practical conservation work, as well as developing promotional material to raise the profile of the project.

We hope to start work on the project with our volunteers in January 2021 with it being completed by December 2021. So, look out for the new leaflet and walking routes coming soon.

Find out more about the funders Postcode Local Trust www.postcodelocaltrust.org.uk People Postcode Lottery www.postcodelottery.co.uk