Dog ownership in the UK is at an all-time high and dog walking is an increasingly popular pastime. Many of our trustees are dog owners and we very much welcome other responsible dog owners to visit The Howe. It’s a wonderful place to get some fresh air together and enjoy the views over the village.…
read moreThe Great Big Green Week is almost here! Officially beginning on June 10th, it is the UK’s biggest celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature. During the week, communities, schools, businesses, churches, mosques and more across the country join together in a wave of support for action to protect the planet.…
read moreYou may or may not know that we have several honey bee hives sited in quiet corners on The Howe, and at least one other beekeeper who keeps their hives very nearby. So we weren't too surprised when this morning we received reports of a swarm of bees who'd gathered in a tree on The…
read moreSince digging the 3 new wildlife ponds on The Howe last May we've been watching them fill with water - and attracting plenty of interest from our local wildlife. Sightings from our volunteers and visitors have included animals large and small. Larger mammals such as Foxes, Muntjac and Roe Deer who live on The Howe…
read moreYou might have noticed that we rather love wildlife ponds on The Howe! As well as adding beauty to landscapes, wildlife ponds are vital habitats for many animals and wetland plants. They're also an important fresh drinking water source for birds, hedgehogs, deer and foxes. And if you look carefully around our 4 ponds you…
read moreFirstly, we'd like to thank our neighbours on Windmill Lane for their patience over the last 2 years - and for bearing with us through the difficulties we have been experiencing with delays to our DEFRA rural payment capital grant applications. However we do now have the good news, which hopefully most readers will have…
read moreWell the storms this weekend meant the weather outside was certainly not 'delightful' for The Howe Trust's hedge planting day, but we both accomplished our mission and had a great time! Our band of plucky volunteers, together with our Duke of Edinburgh students from Wheatley Park School, and help from the
read moreThis Christmas was the 5th year of running The Howe Trust Hamper Campaign - how time flies! Every year this important initiative helps some of the most vulnerable families in our community, by providing the ingredients for a Christmas Day meal. But this is only made possible by the assistance of many amazing people within…
read moreHere on The Howe we've often been asked why, when we chop down trees or trim back scrub, we don't tidy up afterwards. And why, we leave logs and cuttings around in piles rather than removing them - or having bonfires. We also occasionally hear of visitors who are concerned about our not mowing and…
read moreThe Howe Trust have a NEW opening for a Social Media Volunteer. This role is open to all - but could suit a student or young person interested in business studies or marketing. Or interest a budding zoologist or nature lover. The commitment is around an hour a week and can also easily be done…
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