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Ron’s hide at Lea Farm Lake re-opening 12th April
In line with the Government’s step 2, LWT will be re-opening Ron’s hide on 12th April, from 05:00. As before access will be via the Visibook application, bookings are only available to LWT members A full list of rules must be read and can be downloaded here Use of the hide is limited to 1 … read more
2020 LWT Bird Review
The 2020 LWT bird review can be downloaded here
Wire Fence Will Donate 100% of its Profit for Big Garden Birdwatch Weekend
LWT is endorsing the pledge by Wire Fence to donate 100% of monies raised to a nature charity, by our placing the link to Wire Fence, we stand as good a chance as any charity of benefiting. Why not take part and spend an hour seeing what visits your garden. Wire Fence
Tier 4 Lockdown Restrictions
While we are in Tier 4, sorry to say that Ron’s hide (at Lea Farm) will be closed and the bird walks cancelled. The current government guidelines for Tier 4 imply that work parties are still allowed, so currently they will continue. If there are any changes in the lockdown level or government guidance then … read more
Covid-19 Lockdown Update
The work party on Sunday 22nd November is on, this is allowed by government rules as long as everyone follows the 2m distancing rule and has not had Covid-19 or had to isolate in the last 2 weeks. We will adhere to the Government rules for Covid19, so once again we will reluctantly have to … read more
Network Rail project a summary video of excavations
As a thank you message to Network Rail Fraser Cottington put together a sped up compilation video of the marsh and reed bed excavations and added some nice music. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
Reminder AGM on Zoom Tuesday 22nd September 2020 at 7:30pm
Our postponed Annual General Meeting is to be held via Zoom on Tuesday 22 September 2020 at 7.30pm. A link to join the meeting has been send to everyone who has given us their email address, if you have not received the details and would like to join then please contact us. As Zoom switches … read more
Summerleaze Ltd help promote LWT fund raising
Summerleaze Ltd, owners of the landfill and neighbouring Lodge Wood Lake and whom sold Lea Farm Lake to Ron Bryant, are assisting LWT by promoting our GoFundMe fund raising page on their website’s news page Summerleaze Ltd have always supported FOLL before LWT was formed and we continue to maintain a dialogue and strong and … read more
Network Rail project commences
Our long awaited huge habitat expansion and creation project funded by Network Rail is underway, the reed bed along the West side to the North is already about 25% dug, the drivers of a large excavator, bulldozer and tipper are making great progress, lots of pictures and videos on our Facebook group
LWT AGM 2020
Our postponed Annual General Meeting is to be held via Zoom on 22 September 2020 at 7.30pm. A link to join the meeting will be sent a few days beforehand. Please would you email secretary@lavells.org.uk if you plan to attend, saying how your name will appear on your zoom login, as we need to record attendees … read more
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Your April wildlife questions answered - nesting birds and hedge cutting, plus some surprising nests
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What's nesting in your garden? When should you avoid cutting your hedges so that nesting birds aren't disturbed? What are some of the oddest places robins ha...
