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Wildlife gets a helping hand

Spades at the ready, seven eager local volunteers donned their wellies to give wildlife a helping hand. Joining LOHP (Little Ouse Headwaters Project) at our New Fen site in Thelnetham, to help create ponds for wildlife, as part of the Big Help Out.

The first pond dug was dug within an hour, after a short break and fuelled with lots of homemade cake the volunteers were raring to go again.

Conservation Manager for LOHP, Ellie Beach said ‘They have done such an amazing job, in such a short amount of time, thank you. It’s great, we now have 2 new ponds, which are so important for all manner of wildlife including invertebrates, plants, birds and mammals. Soon they will be full of wildlife. New Fen is well worth a visit in late June/July to see the wildflowers and catch a glimpse of the ponds as they develop’.

Ellie continued ‘Everyone went away happy and muddy but pleased with their achievements, and amazingly no one fell in. If people want to get involved and help their local wildlife why not come along and join us on a work party, more details are on our website www.lohp.org.uk’

Big Help Out - Help us Create a Wildlife Pond

Join LOHP on Monday 8th May 10.00am to 12pm for a Practical Conservation Taster Session. Prepare to get mucky helping us to create a new wildlife pond. No experience necessary, wear old clothes, wellies, and bring gloves (if you have some). Refreshments provided. (Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult).

Meeting opposite Thelnetham Windmill, Mill Road, Thelnetham, Suffolk (IP22 1JS) (What3Words: proved.racked.treble)

Please let us know if you are going to come along so we can make sure we have enough tools and refreshments: enquiries@lohp.org.uk 07919 912045