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Feathered Friend
Rosa Marie from Stokes Valley took this lovely pic.
"A bit of bird spotting sitting behind the washing line in the carport today."
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Poll: Do you mind when neighbours leave freebies on the street?
Some spare wood, used furniture or children's toys - do you mind when your neighbours leave goods on the street for others to make use of?
Share your thoughts in the comments and poll below.
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83.4% It's fine!
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14.8% It annoys me!
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1.8% Other - I'll share below
Bees and insects
The fruit trees are in blossom but where are the bees? A few bumblebees but nothing else?
We seem to have a crisis for some reason. I see in the UK where they actually keep records, 80% of butterflies are in decline, 42% of bees and hoverflies are also in decline since the 1980's, and in another survey all flying insects in the UK are down 60% between 2004 and 2021.Even earthworms in the UK are down 30% in 25 years. Perhaps we are the same? Anyway - no fruit on our trees this summer I guess.
Handyman Services
Recommendations wanted for a person to do small repairs including some painting in Epuni.
Phone 027 4522664