Broomscot Common Accessible Again!!

Over the last couple of winters access to Broomscot Common has become almost impossible after any amount of rain, the entrance path becomes extremely waterlogged and muddy, which stopped all but the hardiest of Garboldisham residents from visiting the site.

It’s with thanks to local company Mervyn Lambert Plant Ltd and LOHP volunteers that access has been made possible this winter. Mervyn Lambert provided material to improve the path surface onto the common, while LOHPs practical conservation volunteers helped to spread it.

Working tirelessly our volunteers (only fuelled by cake) had all the holes and hollows filled and the path levelled, by lunchtime. Well done and thank you everyone.

New Year Walk

Why not start your New Year off with a walk around the Fens.

Join LOHP on Sunday 2nd January 10.00am until 12.30pm for a 2.4 mile (3.8km) circular New Year walk around the fens, exploring the landscape and wildlife of the Little Ouse Valley. Wellies recommended.

There are not many places left - BOOKING ESSENTIAL - see poster below for more details.

New Year Walk 02-01-22.pdf

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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.pdf

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