First chiffchaff in Belstone?
The first chiffchaff of the year was seen in a Belstone garden yesterday (Monday 25 February) and confirmed today when it opened its mouth and started chiffchaffing. This is by far the earliest date that I have seen or heard … Read More
CHSW BELSTONE FRIENDS’ GROUP SAY ‘THANK YOU’
The Children’s Hospice South West Belstone Friends’ Group held their twelfth annual Snowdrop Sunday, at Andrews Corner, on Sunday 17th February. The weather was kind to us and some 170 visitors came through the gates to look at the garden, … Read More
Merlins over Belstone
It was a dramatic afternoon in the skies over Belstone on 2 December. Two Merlin Mk 3 helicopters from 846 Naval Air Squadron based at Yeovilton had been tasked by DNPA to airlift 14 bags, each containing about one tonne … Read More
Moths at Belstone
Butterfly Conservation’s project All the Moor Butterflies aims to save some of the South West’s most threatened butterfly and moth species by working with landowners to help them conserve species such as the High Brown and Pearl-Bordered Fritillaries, as well … Read More
Belstone Church News – August 2018
A big thank you to Kate Little for arranging the flowers for the recent Church Flower Festival at All Saints. It was lovely to see the offerings from all the local Churches. Well done to everyone involved. At the moment, … Read More
Belstone and Sticklepath Church News July 2018
The sun shone on our day of spring-cleaning Belstone Church and the graveyard. We had a fabulous turnout of 18 people to help clean the windows, polish the brass and pews. With all the help clearing the outside, Michael Ash … Read More