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Coronation Orchard Planted in Purbrook

On Sunday 17th March, PAWARA (assisted by members of the 1st Purbrook Scout Group) planted ten trees at The Bog, Ladybridge Road to create an orchard in commemoration of the coronation of King Charles III.  The Tree Council supplied two … Continue reading

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Mulberry Tree – free to a good home

We have been offered a mulberry tree which was growing in a small garden and needs a new home.  It has been professionally pruned and is in a large tub, still in its root bag.  The tap root had to … Continue reading

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Coronation Orchard

PAWARA has received permission from Havant Borough Council to create a community orchard on The Bog (Ladybridge Road) to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III.  The orchard will be planted in the corner near the car park in the … Continue reading

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Tree Planting in Johnston’s Coppice

In December 2021, HCC Countryside Service cut ash trees down along the edge of Johnston’s Coppice next to Purbrook Way.  The trees were suffering from ash dieback and there were concerns some of the trees may fall across the pavement … Continue reading

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Hedgelaying in Purbrook

Purbrook and Widley Area Residents’ Association (PAWARA) Environment Group has laid the hedge in front of the fence at Penjar Pond, Purbrook.  The hedge was planted in February 2013 with a mixture of hazel, hawthorn, dogwood, field maple and dog … Continue reading

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Preparation for Hedge Planting at Widley Gardens

On Sunday 11th October we cleared the ground ready to plant another section of hedge on the edge of the woodland next to Widley Gardens.   We left some small trees (mainly hawthorn with some dogwood, blackthorn and holly) that were … Continue reading

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Lockdown Photos

If you see any interesting trees during your daily exercise, please send us a photo.  info@pawara.co.uk

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Coronovirus

In line with advice from the Government, we have cancelled all work parties until further notice. We may have some additional litter picks when it will be easy to stay at least six feet apart in the open air. For … Continue reading

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Litter Pick in Purbrook

This morning eight volunteers collected 27 bags of litter, taking care to  practice social distancing.  We started at the junction of Purbrook Heath Road with Newlands Lane and worked our way to the London Road, clearing both sides of Purbrook … Continue reading

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Hedge Planting at Widley Gardens

In January, PAWARA Environment Group planted another hedge in Purbrook.  This time it was on the edge of a small wood at Widley Gardens.  A mixture of hawthorn, blackthorn, dogwood and hazel was planted in three rows with alternating hazel … Continue reading

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