Do you have a scythe in your shed gathering dust? Get your scythe ready for the mowing season with advice and support from the Cambs Scything Workgroup members. Or just come along to find out more about scythes and scything from our friendly bunch. Cake and Coffee provided. Questions to cambs.scything@gmail.com
Haslingfield Quarry (or clunch pit) is one of only two sites recorded by the Wildlife Trust in the three counties of Beds, Northants and Cambs which are home to the rare Man Orchid. This relatively undisturbed chalk grassland, a County Wildlife Site, also boasts Bee Orchids, Twayblades, Common Spotted Orchids and Pyramidal Orchids, as well as many other native wildflowers. This free walk and talk by resident Clive Blower is open to all and includes historical information about the Quarry and nearby cottages and an optional climb to the top of Money Hill, with 360 degree panoramic views across the south of the county and north to the spires of Cambridge. Easy walk to the Quarry from the bottom of Quarry Lane, off Back Lane/School Lane. The walk to the top of Money Hill is moderately steep and can be slippery when wet. Nettles and brambles are common - wear sturdy shoes and long trousers. BYO drinks/sunhats. Meet at 10 am sharp at the bottom of Quarry Lane.
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A fun day for the entire family at Haslingfield’s beautiful Wellhouse Meadow. Includes pizza making, insect sweeping and ID, wildflower walk, art activities, “Rain Lab” and much more. With Water Sensitive Cambridge, The Wildlife Trust and local groups. More info to follow soon - Mark your calendar!
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Join us for a light prune of some the community orchard’s apple trees!
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This relatively undisturbed chalk grassland, a County Wildlife Site, also boasts Bee Orchids, Twayblades, Common Spotted Orchids and Pyramidal Orchids, as well as many other native wildflowers. This walk and talk by Parish Councillor Clive Blower, organised by the Haslingfield and Harlton Eco Group, includes historical information about the Quarry and nearby cottages and an optional climb to the top of Money Hill.
As members of the South Cambs Scything Workgroup, we are hosting scythers from our village and around the county at the Wellhouse Meadow to help us manage the orchard area and the land opposite, which we have seeded with wildflowers. This is an evening event to avoid the heat of the day. Scythers and rakers are welcome - no experience required for raking. Please keep dogs away from scythers if you stop by to see us!
