WITTENHAM CLUMPS WILDLIFE APPEAL
The Wittenham Clumps is one the most loved landscapes in south Oxfordshire and is owned and managed by the Northmoor Trust. The Trust has a unique opportunity to further enhance the beauty and wildlife of the Clumps by restoring and recreating 37 hectares of wildlife-rich lowland meadow.
This project will enhance the site to become even more attractive to both wildlife and people. Work will take place to increase grazing with more native hardy breeds of cattle and sheep and also introduce traditional hay-cutting regimes. Wildflower seeding, plug planting and green hay spreading techniques will also be introduced which will lead to a more attractive landscape, both for visitors and wildlife.
Throughout the UK over 97% of grassland has been lost in just 60 years and one in five of our plants face extinction. Lowland Meadow is particularly under threat in Oxfordshire and the project will extend the valuable grassland habitat of the Clumps into the surrounding farmland. Habitats will be restored for nationally threatened species including the skylark, pippestrelle bat and hornet robberfly and others, such as the barn owl, yellowhammer and damselfly, will also benefit.
The Trust has been approaching a number of landfill operators, companies and Trusts, and so far we have had pledges of support that cover the majority of the project costs.
However, we urgently need your help to raise the remaining £15,000 for this important work to take place. Each and every donation can make a real difference! For example £10 can pay for two metres of stock fencing and £25 can help purchase a bag of wildflower seed.
You can also help by distributing appeal leaflets and telling friends, families and work colleagues about what we are trying to do.
For updates on the appeal and details of how you can get involved or donate, please visit www.northmoortrust.co.uk or contact the Northmoor Trust on 01865 409423.
Please give what you can as every donation counts. Thank you.
Charity Reg No: 1095057
Registered Office: Hill Farm, Little Wittenham, Oxon OX14 4QZ
Northmoor Trust February 2008 events
Tuesday 12th February
‘Power of Community’ Film & Climate Change Discussion Evening
Hill Farm, Little Wittenham, Oxon OX14 4QZ
7:30pm,
Inspiring film about adapting to a low carbon lifestyle. With Oxfordshire ClimateXchange.
Adults £3, Children under 16 & Friends Free.
Call 01865 407792 or email admin@northmoortrust.co.uk to book your place. www.northmoortrust.co.uk for more information.
Tuesday 19th February
Half Term Family Fun Days: A Day in the Woods
Hill Farm, Little Wittenham, Oxon OX14 4QZ
10am - 3pm, Family £25, Friends Family £20
Come and find out about the animals that live in the woods. Learn how to recognise tracks, find out what different animals eat and what myths and legends surround our trees. Get involved in practical activities.
Not suitable for very young children and buggies. Please bring a packed lunch.
Call 01865 407792 or email admin@northmoortrust.co.uk to book your place. www.northmoortrust.co.uk for more information.
Wednesday 20th February
Half Term Family Fun Days: Birds Birds Birds
Hill Farm, Little Wittenham, Oxon OX14 4QZ
10am - 3pm, Family £25, Friends Family £20
Make a bird box and feeder, walk to the bird hide and see how many birds you can spot.
Call 01865 407792 or email admin@northmoortrust.co.uk to book your place. www.northmoortrust.co.uk for more information.
Saturday 23rd February
Hurdle Weaving
Hill Farm, Little Wittenham, Oxon OX14 4QZ
10am - 4pm, Adults £30, Friends £25, New Friends Membership and Course £45
A practical workshop making traditional hazel hurdles to take home. Whether you want to camouflage a compost heap, hide a bin or make an interesting trellis, this course is for you. All tools and materials supplied.
Call 01865 407792 or email admin@northmoortrust.co.uk to book your place. www.northmoortrust.co.uk for more information.
Project Timescape Half Term Opening
Discover how your actions today will change the landscape in the future.
Visit www.projecttimescape.co.uk for latest prices, opening times and events.
Monday 25th February
Pub Quiz at The Red Lion in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
8pm
Enter a team of people in this Monday night pub quiz to raise money for the Northmoor Trust's wildlife appeal to enhance the wildlife habitats on the Wittenham Clumps.
£2 per head – prizes to be won!
www.northmoortrust.co.uk for more information
