Woodland Consultation Day: Sunday 19th June, 11 am - 4pm
Please come along to Padbury Village Hall on Sunday 19th June to find out about: our ambitions for the Millennium Woods the Wildlife...
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A Greener Padbury
Jun 7, 20221 min read
GPG Highly Commended for the Proud of Bucks Awards
Jilly Jordan, Buckinghamshire Council’s Deputy Cabinet Member for Climate Change & Environment, presents representatives of the Greener...
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A Greener Padbury
Jun 7, 20223 min read
There are more moths than expected in the Millennium Woods!
Moths are declining in the UK. Studies have found the overall number of moths has decreased by 28% since 1968. The situation is...
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A Greener Padbury
May 10, 20222 min read
'Go Wild’ in the woods this Summer half term with Greener Padbury's FREE family activities
Following the success of our Easter woodland activities, the Greener Padbury Group are funding another day of engaging and exciting...
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A Greener Padbury
Mar 24, 20221 min read
GO WILD in the woods this Easter! FREE family activities
This Easter sees the start of an exciting ‘Go Wild’ in the woods programme which is fully funded by The Greener Padbury group. Throughout...
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A Greener Padbury
Feb 28, 20221 min read
'Getting to Grips with Climate Change' - North Marston event
Opinions Facts Jargon Misinformation It can be a challenge to understand what to look for and where Find out in this...
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A Greener Padbury
Feb 10, 20221 min read
Grant success!
We are delighted to report that we have been successful in our grant application to the Winslow & Villages Community Board to move...
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A Greener Padbury
Feb 10, 20222 min read
That's the bell for Padbury Forest School!
Greener Padbury has been working with Padbury CE School and the Parish Council to make it possible for the children to enjoy the woods on...
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A Greener Padbury
Jan 17, 20221 min read
BBOWT: "Imagine a wilder world on your doorstep!"
Imagine a wilder world on your doorstep, with more nature everywhere in urban and rural areas. That is our bold vision for our three...
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jim.lawson505
Dec 6, 20211 min read
A Year in the Apiary - December
December is the least active month in the calendar. The bees have been given a fondant supplement, and have been treated for the Varroa...
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jim.lawson505
Nov 26, 20212 min read
A Year in the Apiary - November
As the temperature drops below 10 deg C, the bees are clustering in the centre of the hive. You can see them below in between the central...
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jim.lawson505
Nov 5, 20211 min read
A Year in the Apiary - October
October heralded the last of the autumn warmth. The foraging was mainly on Ivy and late flowering balsam. In my colonies, I saw the...
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A Greener Padbury
Nov 4, 20211 min read
News update
Greener Padbury has had a busy autumn, laying the groundwork for projects that make space for nature within our village. We are exploring...
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A Greener Padbury
Nov 4, 20214 min read
Consultation – What you told us during the Greener Gardens Weekend
Windmill Piece, or Millennium Wood, was planted by Padbury residents to celebrate the millennium. It is leased to Padbury Parish Council...
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A Greener Padbury
Nov 4, 20212 min read
Padbury gardens a-buzz with wildlife friendly ideas
Did you notice the swarm of giant bees around the village in July? Just one of the signs that Greener Gardens was on its way! In fact,...
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jim.lawson505
Sep 14, 20211 min read
A Year in the Apiary - September
This month has been all about mite control. The Varroa mite made its way to Europe from Asia very recently and honeybees don't have a...
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jim.lawson505
Aug 17, 20212 min read
A Year in the Apiary - August
August is honey month. The bees are now struggling to find nectar sources so will be starting preparations for Winter. This is the time...
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jim.lawson505
Jul 19, 20212 min read
A Year in the Apiary - July
The bees are at their busiest in July. The honey flow is on and will end in mid to late August. They have to source the most plentiful of...
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jim.lawson505
Jun 16, 20212 min read
A Year in the Apiary - June
Well, what a difference! June has delivered with hot and dry weather. Perfect for honeybees. The girls have been out gathering pollen and...
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jim.lawson505
May 21, 20212 min read
A Year in the Apiary - May
It's swarm season! Or is it? It certainly should be but the stormy cold weather is suppressing the bees ability to successfully swarm. I...
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