Photogtraphy by Sue Webber. Press release 2011
The natural areas of Hythe Park are a haven for wildlife. On 15th of March this
blossom tree was a buzz with honey bees as well as our native solitary and
bumble bees and already being visited by four different species of butterfly:
the beautiful Comma butterflies, Small Tortoiseshells, a Red Admiral and the
traditional first flyer of the year the yellow coloured Brimstone.
Areas of the park are managed to encourage
wildlife. The council are now cutting some of the grass as a meadow to allow
the gorgeous reddish yellow Bird's Foot Trefoil, amongst others, to flower,
great for the nectar and pollen loving bees, moths, beetles and butterflies as
well as providing long grasses for the tuneful grasshoppers. All this plus the
play areas for all ages make this park a great place to visit.
It will be even more interesting on Saturday May
21st when The Friends of Hythe Park are organising a family fun day. Surrey
Wildlife Trust and The Surrey Reptiles and Amphibians Group will be on site to
help give hands on experience with pond dipping, meet and learn about slow
worms; plus a nature trail and orienteering route. All ages are invited, bring
your parents, bring a picnic. Teddy bears, accompanied by any aged human, are
invited to wear fancy dress for a competition with prizes donated by local
businesses. Themes are:
1. Explorers and
Scientists
2. Myths and Fairy
tales
3. TV and
films.
There will also be a display of teddy bears through the
ages.
The Teddy Bears Picnic, Family Fun Day takes place at
12-4pm on Saturday 21st May at the Hythe Park, TW20 8AW. Parking and main
entrance is off Rowan Avenue, off Wendover Road or Pooley Green Road. (no
bookings needed, children under 8 must be accompanied by someone over 13).
Contact Sue Webber for more information or to help with the
event sue.webber@surreywt.org.uk 07967
575 258. Contact Martyn Nicholas to find out more about the Friends of Hythe
Park martynnicholas@msn.com 01784 559145"