SILVER STREET NATURE RESERVE

The members of Silver Street Nature Reserve have not met indoors since last February but the volunteers have been to the Reserve to keep it maintained.

Since the current lockdown, members have been going as individuals for their daily exercise.

The Reserve is fortunate that during the winter months, life is dormant, so not too much maintenance is required.

They are hoping that they may be able to arrange an event for the summer with perhaps a bird walk with tea and cake.

The Nature Reserve has received praise and comments about the area being a lifeline during these strange times. Indeed, any outside space is beneficial to our wellbeing so the Nature Reserve and also the new Town Park have a large part to play.

One of the last jobs for the volunteers was to plant 200 Crocus in the woods and soon they will be emerging, so look out for patches of mauve when you are out walking.

The team hope that life will get back to near normal soon with vaccinations coming forth but for now would like us to remember that our planet is fragile and we all need to play our part in keeping it spinning!!