The Mid Norfolk Conservation Group has announced its Workout programme of free outdoor activities for August-September.
 
Local events include: tackling invasive ragwort plants at Cawston; keeping the pathway open Sparham Pools; a summer barbecue and work on the squirrel enclosure and boardwalk at Mayfields Farm, Foulsham; and improving the habitats for reptiles and wildflowers along the Themelthorpe Loop on Marriott’s Way.
 

A beautiful day on Saturday 3 June saw a large number of visitors and villagers enjoying the varied attractions on offer at the Sparham Annual Garden Party.
 
The Grand Draw had prizes ranging from ski lessons to a selection of wines and local farm produce, which were all donated by local shops and businesses. The winner of the top prize of £100 cash was Janet Balderston.
 
New at the event this year was a range of birds of prey from Norfolk Wild Encounters, with visitors able to get a close-up view and stroke and handle these beautiful birds.
 

In a late change of programme, the Norfolk Conservation Corps has been asked the senior warden of Norfolk Wildlife Trust to go to Booton Common on Sunday 9 July from 10 am, instead of the originally planned venue.
 
Volunteers will be trying a new way of tackling Himalayan balsam and hope to rake up mown vegetation that includes this invasive species, which is overrunning the Common.
 

On behalf of the bowls club could I thank The Original Cottage Company for their generous donation towards the new gazebo. Local support is always appreciated and gratefully received.

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