HOOKY IN HARMONY WITH NATURE
A local wildlife group set up to protect and promote ecosystems and
biodiversity in Hook Norton and the surrounding area.
We are a nature depleted nation & what we have left are remnants of what was once here. Tony Juniper, Chairman of Natural England
A warm welcome to "Hooky in Harmony". We hope that you will be inspired to join us to engage with nature and help to protect our local wildlife and its habitat.
To enable everyone to get involved, there is no group membership fee. Many of the events organised are free to attend, but occasionally a small charge may be made to cover costs.
5
of the UKs Statutory nature agencies call for greater action & investment in nature
41%
of all UK species studied have declined since the 1970s
97%
of the UKs wildflower meadows have been lost in the last century
15%
of species within the UK are said to be threatened with extinction
Hooky in Harmony News
We have recently been asked for advice about helping injured wildllife. Calling a local veterinary surgery is a good place to start, but we also have some great Wildlife Rescue Centres in our area. These include:
The Nutkin Ward in Middleton Cheney, run by Tess, a registered veterinary nurse with over 20 years wildlife care experience. Tess set up the Nutkin Ward in 2010 in response to a need for local wildlife care. The Nutkin Ward's mobile number is: 07733 220266 - leave a message and they call you back.
Oxfordshire Wildlife Rescue based in Blewbury. Their Wildlife Casualty Centre is open from 9am until 10pm, but they also have a 24 hour manned helpline and run a wildlife ambulance for larger casuaties that are unable to be taken by members of the public to the centre.
Hooky in Harmony Diary Dates
If you would like to receive our events newsletter, please subscribe on the Contacts page
Please remember to email us: Hookyinharmony@btinternet.com if you are planning to attend an event, so that we can forward you all necessary details and location. All ticketed events are on a first come first served basis, with payment by bank transfer then confirming your space. Please email for bank details.
Further event dates to be published soon!
Sunday 24th August, 11am.
View with a Brew Walk. A leisurely walk on the South Hill and the Heath route. Approx. 3 miles. Please email for the meeting point and further information.
Saturday 30th August 12pm-5pm
Teas at Chastleton Church.
To raise funds for the group, we shall be serving teas at Chastleton Church, next door to Chastleton House. You don't need to be visiting the house to come along, so please join us for a cup of tea or sparkling cordial and a slice of home made cake!
Sunday 14th September 7.30pm
Last Swallow Watch of 2025.
Come along to sit and watch the Swallows soaring just above us. Children especially welcome. A wonderful way to end the weekend. FOC.
Friday 24th October 7.30pm
Hedgehog Talk with Hugh Warwick, the Hedgehog-loving ecologist and author.
Hugh's book, "A Prickly Affair," received accolades from both Jeanette Winterson and Ann Widdecombe. His next book, "Hedgehog," was published in April 2014, followed by a third, "The Hedgehog Book" in 2020. Fay Vas, the British Hedgehog Preservation Society CEO said of the latter: "I would really recommend this unique book to anyone with an interest in hedgehogs. Despite taking a serious look at some of the big issues, Hugh Warwick manages to sprinkle his trademark wit and charm throughout."
The talk will take place in The Baptist Hall, Hook Norton.
Tickets, including refreshments, £7.50 each in advance. This is sure to be a popular event, so early booking/payment is advisable as tickets will be limited!
Our grateful thanks to the photographers who have provided photographs for our website:
Leslie Bowman, Diana Bunyon, Gemma Evans
Mark Hunter (mark@mfhunterphoto.com),
David McGill (www.davidmcgill.co.uk),
VersatileUAS, Catherine Wright
22nd May 2022