Plankbridge Master Hutmakers is returning to RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the UK’s most prestigious flower show, for the fourth year running and has enlisted the help of a Dorset Wildlife Trust Forest School to build two bug hotels for its wildlife friendly tradestand exhibit. Handmade by pupils from Upton Junior School near Poole, Dorset, the bug hotels will be on display alongside Plankbridge’s Victorian-inspired shepherd’s hut from Tuesday 23 – Saturday 27 May 2017. Full story: Read more
THE SEARCH IS ON! NOMINATE YOUR SOMERSET HERO TODAY
Nominations have opened in the search for Somerset’s unsung heroes, hosted by Somerset Day, which has launched the initiative ‘Somerset Heroes’, in recognition of those inspirational community champions, fundraisers and carers who work tirelessly behind the scenes, often without the recognition they deserve. Full story: Read more
RSPB flies into Knoll Gardens
The RSPB will be bringing its expertise and advice to Wimborne’s Knoll Gardens for a special Open Day on Friday 28 April. From 8am the RSPB will lead an early morning guided stroll. Timed to take place before the gardens open to the public, the tranquil surroundings provide the perfect setting to listen as Knoll’s many birds greet the new day with their song. Full story: Read more