Autumn2005
The SuffolkArgus
In Memoriam Donations:
Editorial
A donation to Butterfly Conservation is a wonderful lasting tribute io anyone who gained pleasure from Butterffies and Moths during their life time. Every donation in memory of a loved one will hdp save the butterffies and moths from which they derived so much enjoyment.
Immigrant Lepidoptera appear to be low in number this year according to my garden records. We have had only a few sightings of Painted Ladies and our first 2005 record for a Silver Y was on 1st September, although Humming-bird Hawk-moth numbers have been similar to previous years. Also the number of Large and Small Whites at present is significantly lower than last year, however there is still time for a late influx of these two species. As I am one of a diminishing breed of people who grow their own vegetables, organically I would add, I am glad that the 'Cabbage Whites' are down in number. It is quite difficult to grow brassicas organically and my solution is to net the greens with a mesh, but in due course the plant growth gets restrained and the mesh has to be removed. Still prior to removal it does provide some amusement watching frustrated Whites trying to access the greens to lay their eggs. In the last issue I did appeal for more articles from members, but as you will see from this
Here are just a few examples of what can be achieved from donations in memory: ■ A donation of £100
will provide one days' vital habitat management on one of our reserves.
■ A donation of £300 will buy a moth trap, so volunteers can carry out ongoing survey work. ■ A donation of £500
will enable us to run a training event for landowners and farmers on better land management for butterflies and moths.
There are many ways ro give in memory. For example, you could make a donation to Butterfly Conservation instead of buying flowers for a funeral. You can make a one-off donation at any time, or you can donate on a regular basis, for instance to commemorate a loved ones birthday or an anniversary.
If you would like ro make a donation in memory of a loved one, then their name will be written in the In Memoriam book, which is held in the reception at the Lulworth Office. If you would like ro write a few words about your loved one, we would be happy to include these in the book as well. We will send a certificate to each donor marking the gifr. We will also, with the permission of the family, mention the donation in our annual review. In Memoriam gifrs can be arranged through funeral directors or direct to Butterfly Conservation. All donations, no matter how small, are gratefully received and acknowledged.
Small White (Female) by DouglasHammersley
by Jim Foster
edition I could still have done with more items. I have padded out the Argus with more illustrations than usual and at the deadline copy date I was expecting to drop four pages, however some material came in afrer the copy date and I have just managed to fill the pages. Those of you who attended the Annual General Meeting will be aware that there are some changes to the Committee. Rob Parker is standing down as Chairman but continues as County Butterfly Recorder and Mike Dean takes over the duties of Chairman. Graham Bull afrer about ten years of sterling service as Treasurer has resigned and I am taking over his duties. As I do not wish to wear two hats, it is timely that Stuart Gough has volunteered to be Editor and has joined the Committee. He will be responsible for the next issue of the Suffolk Argus and future articles should be sent to him. So this is my last issue as Editor and I thank all those who have contributed to the Suffolk Argus during my Editorship and ask that you give Stuart similar support. Details of the revised Committee are as on the back cover of this newsletter. I will sign off with illustrations of the two species of butterfly I love to hate!
If you would like further information or would like to discuss your gifr in person please contact Christine Simpson on 0870 7744309 or email csimpson@butterfly-conservation.org Thank you for thinking of us at this time.
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