Sutton Poyntz

A big thank-you to the 30 or so villagers who turned out last week to help with planting the hedgerow along the millennium walk.

They were ably supported by an equal number of enthusiastic young helpers from the Weymouth East Cub group.

A special thanks to the Muntsy's special needs group who stoically helped to plant the first 20 metres of the hedge.

The weather was generally kind although the afternoon shift was a little damp.

In all some 1400 saplings were planted with 12 different species which will provide many different types of flowers and berries as well a wide variety of leaves for  Autumn colour.

Thanks also for to the support from George and Sally Lunn (who farm the sheep), the Dorset AONB with a £1500 grant from the Strategic Development Fund, as well as a large number of saplings donated by the Woodland Trust, organised by Jon Waterman.

 

Cheers,

Dave Emery

Biodiversity group