In the last few weeks we have built a willow dome just below the toddlers playground. The idea, as long as it survives Storm Eunice, which is raging as I write, is that the dome should root itself, as willow does, and leaf all over. We shall see. In the meantime it is delightful to see how so many children naturally take the path through the dome on their little explorations. This picture of us yesterday was a particularly tough day, turning over wet turf ready for the sowing of wildflower seeds.

This is also to alert you to a special event on Monday 28th of February at 7pm in the library entitled ‘Gardening for Wildlife‘ where three people will tell their stories about creating a garden, not just for themselves, but specially for wildlife. We hope that two of these gardens, along with others in this area, will be open to the public at a ‘Gardening for Wildlife’ Open Day in June. I know that lots of us are interested these days in how we can help nature thrive and our gardens are a phenomenal resource. Come and join us at the library to discover more. All welcome.

In other news I am grateful to South Glos for informing us that the rough paths on the wilder side of the park are to be refurbished soon, restoring their intended width and recoating with similar material. There will also be a new path between the hedge circle, on the way back from the shops, to the main playground. That will be tarmac.

I am also pleased to report that there will also be another attempt to sort out ‘stinky bridge’ as many have come to call it!