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In December PAWARA Environment Group planted hedging on the corner of Purbrook Gardens.  The site had been neglected and overgrown for several years and had started to be used for dumping.  Two work parties in the spring and summer dug … Continue reading →

The ground has been prepared ready for hedge planting next month. Photos:  Terry Smith

          This morning we cut the grass around the trees at Privett Road to give the wild flowers a chance to flourish. The badger is back and has excavated a large heap of sand from a … Continue reading →

The litter pick went ahead yesterday, despite the rain. There had been a record number of likes and shares on the PAWARA Facebook account.  In the event, we had ten volunteers; the others must have been put off by the … Continue reading →

There was a slight change of plans for today’s work party.  Wood chips from reduction of the two willow trees had been deposited in the pond, so instead of digging out sedges we moved them next to the hedge so … Continue reading →

The main achievement was removal of the large phormium from the flowerbed on the corner of Campbell Gardens so that the Purbrook sign can now be seen clearly. Meanwhile, at Purbrook Gardens more brambles were dug out along with two … Continue reading →

Our first work party at Purbrook Gardens was a great success with 14 volunteers including five residents of Purbrook Gardens giving up their Sunday morning to tidy this neglected area.  We concentrated on cutting back and digging out brambles and … Continue reading →

There was an impressive haul from the litter pick on Sunday 24th March. We collected 46 bags of rubbish, plus numerous road cones, two tyres (including a metal reinforced one) a drill, electric fan and a four piece dinner service.  … Continue reading →

PAWARA Environment Group started the year by digging out invasive laurel and holly from the woodland at Widley Gardens, Purbrook.