Walsham Wild Wood – update summer 2018
The Walsham Wild Wood held their second Midsummer Picnic on the 24th June. Unfortunately the football match and a very hot day resulted in fewer people attending than last year. However the picnic was still a success with delicious donated food, plenty to drink and activities for the children including a new Nature Trail which took the them around the whole site.
The AGM was held on the 5th July. A quiet year was reported at the Wood but there was an unusual plant surprise when a clump of broom rape was found growing for the first time. This is a parasitic herbaceous plant with seeds that can be dormant in the soil for many years.
It was also reported that Alison Martin has stepped down as Secretary after 6 years. Alison was was thanked for all her hard work and commitment to the project. John Stebbing was elected as Secretary, Richard Belson was re-elected as the Treasurer and Lorna MacKinnon was re-elected as Chair.
If you would like to find out more about Walsham Wild Wood please get in touch with Lorna | 01359 259 140.
Walsham Wild Wood Summer Picnic 2018
Midsummer Picnic for the village
Everyone welcome
Walsham Wild Wood
Sunday 24th June 2.30 pm – 5.00 pm
Sandwiches, soft drinks and cakes
Children’s activities
All free (although any donations would be welcomed)
If it is raining the picnic will be cancelled
Wild Wood Summer Picnic
The Walsham Wild Wood are already planning their summer picnic which will be held on 24th June. More details will follow.
Walsham Wild Wood
The Wild Wood Group has now carried out regular autumn maintenance work. On a beautiful sunny morning saplings were planted in the last of the gaps and staking/supports to the trees were checked. The organisers wish to thank all those who came to help.
The project is creating a native wild wood with planting carefully planned with native species only which will ultimately create an truly native space.
A watchful eye is also kept for muntjac deer rubbing against the young tree trunks.
If you would like to join the group find contact details for the organisers on the Wild Wood Group page.
Wild Wood Autumn Planting and Maintenance
Walsham Wild Wood have the annual Autumn Planting and Maintenance Morning on Saturday 11th November.
Organisers will be on site from 10.00 – 12.30. Please come along if you would like to help.
If anyone is interested in Sponsoring a Tree, please contact Richard Belson on 258868 for details.  
You can plant your tree yourself or it can be planted for you.
Enjoy the poppy memorial at the church and join us as well if you can.
Note: If it is pouring with rain, the event will be postponed.
Walsham Wild Wood Summer Picnic
Don’t forget that all being well with the weather, the Walsham Wild Wood summer picnic will take place on 8th July, 3pm – 5pm.
Entertainment for children of the village.
Wild Wood AGM
Walsham-le-Willows Wild Wood Group AGM will be held on 19th June, 7.30pm at Walsham Primary School.
All are welcome.