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The Lizard Pastures, managed by The Lizard Charity as a piece of informal, natural countryside for the general benefit and enjoyment of the people of Wymondham.

12/06/2026

This Saturday (13th) is our June volunteer morning. Despite there being people away on holiday and RHS visitors to Browick Road Orchard on the same morning we are still going ahead, so if you fancy a few light tasks and a brew do come along.

We will be here in the long grass of the orchard from 10-12. Please bring suitable clothing (who knows what the weather has in store) and a pair of gloves.

05/06/2026

We think these caterpillars may be small eggar moths? Once they were common but are now scarcer, due mainly to the gradual destruction of their favourite habitat, hedgerows. They do have colonies in Norfolk. The adults, which fly in February and March, are seldom seen, but the larvae can be found in silken webs on the foodplant, hawthorn and blackthorn.

Alternatively, they might be ermine moth caterpillars, which also live in webs on blackthorn and are not as scarce.

Whatever species they are it is good to see the Lizard's hedgerows supporting them.

08/05/2026

Trustee Jeannie says "Hope you are well and ready for another volunteer morning on the Lizard (Saturday 9th May) - 10.00-12.00). It looks to be slightly warmer and sunny so come and admire all the blossom and have a cuppa.

Jobs to do include cutting/ digging out the blackthorn* around the oak where the tower used to be and attempting to dig out the triffid thistles around the benches.

Please bring your gloves and if you have a spade/fork extras would be useful.

Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday."

(*note: no hedgerows/bird nesting areas will be touched)

05/05/2026

In bird news, Trustee John saw four cranes fly over the Lizard on Monday and he heard a turtle dove singing by the pond on the three acres. Summer is well on the way 🌞

Do you have any photos of birds on the Lizard/Oxford to share in the comments?👇👇👇

(📷: Free from Pixabay)

16/04/2026

This event on climate crisis may be of interest to some of our followers. A screening of the People's Emergency Briefing film, 7pm, 23rd April at Rothbury Community Hall. See below for a preview and more info.

09/04/2026

Hello Everyone,

This Saturday (11th April) is this month's volunteer morning on the Lizard. Continuing jobs are cutting brambles around the trees and clearing the debris. Strimming along the pavement from the bridge to the pub and general maintenance around the site. Steve is providing the refreshments this month. Please bring gloves and hopefully it will remain fine.

Meeting at 10am and finishing around midday.

05/04/2026

New safety anti-slip strips now installed on another bridge on The Oxford. Thanks to Trustee Pete and his helper for sorting this for us 🪛🔨

27/03/2026

🌿 Could you help shape the future of The Lizard? 🌿

The Lizard Charity is looking for new Trustees to join our friendly team.

We care for over 40 acres of beautiful, natural countryside in Wymondham — protecting it, improving it, and ensuring it remains a place for everyone to enjoy, now and for generations to come.

💚 As a Trustee, you’ll help guide the charity, make decisions about the land we manage, and support projects that benefit the whole community.

You don’t need to be an expert — just someone who:

✔ Cares about local green spaces
✔ Wants to make a positive difference
✔ Can spare a little time for our meetings (3 times a year) and help behind the scenes

🌱 Whether your background is in finance, conservation, community work—or something completely different—we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Want to find out more? Email our Clerk: [email protected].

Help us keep The Lizard a special place for Wymondham 💚

22/03/2026

The snake's head frittilaries are enjoying the sunshine and there's lots of lovely pollen - down on the Lizard. Spring is well on the way!

(Thanks to Trustee Jeannie for the photos)

12/03/2026

March volunteer morning this Saturday 14th. That's come around quickly!

We have a variety of jobs this month from bulb planting, clearing bracken from young trees and maybe some trimming back of brambles. It looks to be fine weather though a little colder than of late. Please bring your gloves and warm clothes and if you have a trowel for bulb planting that would be a bonus.

Hoping to see you in the orchard around 10am for however long you can spare; refreshments at 11am and finishing off at midday.

Address

The Lizard
Wymondham
NR189BH

Website

http://thelizardwymondham.co.uk/

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