Have you noticed how many leaves are on the ground in the park? It is a sign that the trees have been struggling with the drought. They call it a false autumn. The trees begin to shut down when they cannot get enough moisture from the soil.

In other places the park is buzzing with life, not least at our new bee tree. A year or so back you may remember we set up a wildlife garden near the Village Hall, hoping to attract all manner of interesting insects and frogs and whatever. So, to our delight we report that one of the trees down there has become a bee tree, with its very own bee colony. It is right above the fairy garden so ‘bee’ a bit careful if you are there. Paul, our local bee expert will be monitoring the bees as they develop their colony.

The drought may actually have been good for our wild flowers. See how the flowers round the dome have come on over July and August. You may not have noticed this magnificent display down by the Langley pond.

Where they are guarded over by various moorhens and this rather beautiful mallard.

Enjoy the rest of the holiday time!