Nature at Bury Farm

We discovered the remains of an old orchard at the back of of our new site at Bury Farm. Underneath the ivy is a good collection of apple and prunus trees. Under the expert guidance of local conservationist, Kevin Hand, we plan to turn the area into a small nature reserve. In some places, where the health of the trees was threatened, the ivy has been cut back. In others, the ivy has been left and will provide excellent cover for nesting birds. Kevin recommended that most dead branches can be left in situ to encourage insect life and fungi. Some thinning has also taken place and the cut branches and vegetation formed into small stacks, which will provide ideal habitats for other insects and small mammals.

British Archaeology Summer School

There are still a few spaces left on this unique and excellent course. The deadline is the 31st of March so hurry up and apply for your place. For more details see: www.acefoundation.org.uk/courses

First Step to Freedom

This year it is the 20th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's (Madiba's) release from prison. In celebration e.TV, one of the big television broadcasting stations for South Africa, have commissioned a documentary called First Step to Freedom broadcast tonight in South Africa and hopefully soon, worldwide. croc E moses - some of you may remember from his gig on the 17th December last year - was commissioned to write the opening song, called we don't see and sung by Alice Matthews.

http://www.etv.co.za/extended/about/first_step_to_freedom

Clarinet & Saxophone Day SOLD OUT!

Our Clarinet & Saxophone Day with James Rae is a sell out!

Whilst pleased with this success we apologise to those of you who have not made a booking, but encourage you to consider the Jazz Day instead whilst spaces are still available.