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Diary Dates

Guided Walks

FREE guided walk around The Howe.
Meet at the main entrance to the allotments off Windmill Lane.
Wear suitable shoes – walk starts at 2pm.
Sunday 12th April
Sunday 28th June
Sunday 13th September

Meet Us

We also often attend village-wide events and regularly give a talks to groups and local societies.
If you’re involved with a local organisation and you think your members might be interested in hearing more about The Howe then do get in touch!

Volunteer Work on The Howe

Throughout the year we run twice monthly afternoon or morning volunteer sessions, weekdays on 2nd Friday of the month and at weekends on the 4th Sunday of the month.
If you’d like to help do get in touch and we’ll add you to our volunteer communications which go out via both WhatsApp and email.

Howe Volunteers' Socials

Twice a year we organise informal child-friendly volunteer socials in the form of a BBQ or bring a dish event. It’s a great way to get to know your fellow volunteers and their families.

News from The Howe

Windmill Lane Hedge Laying
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Windmill Lane Hedge Laying

Firstly, 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…

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New Wildlife Hedge Planted!
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New Wildlife Hedge Planted!

Well 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…

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Hamper Campaign 2024
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Hamper Campaign 2024

This 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…

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How We Look After The Howe
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How We Look After The Howe

Here 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…

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Into Social Media?
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Into Social Media?

The 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…

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Pond Safety on The Howe
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Pond Safety on The Howe

The exceptional rain of the last few days has meant the 3 ponds in Tombs Field have gone from huge muddy holes with puddles in the bottom to now being…

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Welcome More Wildlife into Your Garden
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Welcome More Wildlife into Your Garden

It's easy sometimes for us all to feel a little overwhelmed by fear for the future of wildlife and our planet. Doom scrolling on social media can be very stressful.…

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Ragwort – Friend or Foe?
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Ragwort – Friend or Foe?

June and July are the months that bring both wildflowers and weeds to The Howe. One plant that causes much controversy is Ragwort. There are 3 varieties of Ragwort, all…

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Pond Digging Started Today!
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Pond Digging Started Today!

The Howe is all about providing an accessible green space for the community, alongside supporting and boosting the land’s value to the natural world. And having a wildlife pond at…

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Student Volunteers
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Student Volunteers

Here on The Howe, we love hearing from everyone who'd like to get involved in our work. No matter your age, ability or experience there is always something you can…

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