Grass Snakes in Belstone
A slight movement in the grass, a soft hiss and Bella, our little cocker spaniel, jumps back in surprise. Calling the dog to come to me we both watch as the beautifully patterned snake, about 70cm long disappears into the … Read More
Belstone Bashes Balsam Part Two
Last year DNPA Ranger Ian Brooker led a party of intrepid Belstone conservationists into the undergrowth on the steep slopes below Great Green to begin the task of eradicating a spreading patch of the invasive non-native Himalayan Balsam. This July … 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