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Beautiful evening on the meadow.
13/06/2026

Beautiful evening on the meadow.

Many thanks to all our volunteers and supporters. Today's sale went well despite the rain.
18/04/2026

Many thanks to all our volunteers and supporters. Today's sale went well despite the rain.

Sale in full swing, come down and grab a bargain!
18/04/2026

Sale in full swing, come down and grab a bargain!

Table top sale on Saturday 18th April (weather permitting) Come along for some bargains!Treat yourself to coffee and som...
15/04/2026

Table top sale on Saturday 18th April (weather permitting) Come along for some bargains!
Treat yourself to coffee and something delicious from Stoodley Meadow Community Cafe while you're there.

02/04/2026

The Compost Hunter: The Unseen Guardian of the Garden
Beneath the steaming, decaying layers of a garden compost heap, a large-eyed Wood Mouse darts through the darkness, snatching a plump slug before it can reach the emerging spring shoots.

Many assume that all mice are simply pests that raid seed stores and destroy crops. In reality, the native Wood Mouse is a fierce, highly effective micro-predator.

Contrary to popular belief, these mice do not hibernate. Right now, during the cold, barren 'hungry gap' of March, seeds and berries are incredibly scarce. To survive, they rely heavily on the decaying matter and retained warmth of garden compost heaps, hunting protein-rich slugs, snails, and overwintering insect larvae.

They are the unsung heroes of ecological balance. A healthy population acts as a natural pest control system, silently managing the invertebrates that decimate our early spring seedlings.

For a highly effective, natural gardening hack, strictly avoid chemical rodenticides. These poisons travel directly up the food chain, devastating vital predators like owls and hedgehogs. Instead, simply ensure your compost bin has a small access gap at the base.

Protecting these wide-eyed foragers creates a thriving, balanced ecosystem. Let the hidden hunters work their magic.

A winter walk on Stoodley Knowle meadow. A bit muddy round the edges, still beautiful.
09/01/2026

A winter walk on Stoodley Knowle meadow. A bit muddy round the edges, still beautiful.

Harking back to spring on the meadow.
06/12/2025

Harking back to spring on the meadow.

Another glorious autumn day on Stoodley Meadow.An abundance of crab apples this year, it would be a shame to see them go...
09/10/2025

Another glorious autumn day on Stoodley Meadow.
An abundance of crab apples this year, it would be a shame to see them go to waste.

Autumn Equinox sunshine today.😊😎
22/09/2025

Autumn Equinox sunshine today.😊😎

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34 ILSHAM Road
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