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Managing the Wildlife of Bradgate Park – 8th April 2025 – Robb Doyle

Managing the Wildlife of Bradgate Park Bradgate Park is a SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) and this talk takes a look at the five main habitats found in Bradgate Park that make it such a special place.  The key habitats are; Wet Heathland,  Acid Grassland, Dry Stone Walls, Ancient Trees and Water Courses.  The plant life and wildlife for each habitat will be reviewed along with habitat management tasks.  There will be images of the large Red Deer down to the smallest insects. 

November 2024 Newsletter

The November newsletter contains articles on:
+ the future of our heritage group. We need new committee members if the group is to continue;
+ our December meeting – A canal-side winter at Foxton;
+ our 2025 meetings programme;
+ the 2025 membership fees;
+ the Christmas Tree festival in All Saints church this December.
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October 2024 Newsletter

The October newsletter contains articles on:
+ Our November meeting, Justin Webber talking on the Conservation of Historic Buildings;
+ Our very successful recent visit to Leicester Cathedral;
+ A request for theme suggestions for this year’s Christmas Tree festival;
+ Please remember to book your place for the Saltpond Fun Quiz and Buffet Supper on Saturday 19th October.
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August 2024 Newsletter

The August 2024 Newsletter contains items on:
+ Our September meeting when Sandy Leong returns to talk about the history of coffee;
+ Our Summer Supper on Saturday 17th August;
+ Helen Frost’s book launch of ‘Voices of the Great War – the Women’s Land Army’;
+ Members only guided tour of Leicester cathedral on 3rd October;
+ Our Heritage Group Book collection on topics of local interest, which members can access.
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July 2024 Newsletter

The July 2024 Newsletter contains items on:
+ Our August meeting when we will look at a few more of our local houses and share their history and stories behind the front door!
+ Members only visits to Burbage in July and a guided tour of Leicester cathedral on 3rd October;
+ Our Summer Supper on Saturday 17th August;
+ The Leicestershire and Rutland Festival of Archaeology is back and continues until 31st July.
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