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“It’s a top priority for Natural England to unlock the potential of the natural environment to help address the challenges we are facing as a society: poor physical health and mental wellbeing; the climate change crisis and the devastating loss of wildlife.
Hooky in Harmony has recently linked up with Cherwell & Ray Water Watchers, to help monitor Hook Norton Brook and part of the Swere. Testing is to be done on the second weekend of each month and takes approximately 30 minutes to complete, however, you do not have to commit to every month as we will be working as a team. Full training is given and testing equipment will be provided. This is a great way to help your local environment and we are looking for volunteers to get involved. We have a training session organised in Hook Norton on Sunday 4th February at 10am. Please email us if you would like to help.
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Hook Norton Brook and The Swere need your help
Volunteers are needed for the Cherwell & Ray Water Watchers programme of monthly water quality testing in Hook Norton Brook and the Swere at Wigginton.
No experience or knowledge is necessary with full equipment, training, and support provided. You don’t have to commit to every month as we’ll be working as a team.
Hook Norton Brook is currently classed as
"Poor ecological status!”
Friday 15th March Moths & Mugs. Using humane moth traps, we'll catch, identify, record and release the moths that we find. A mug of hot beverage whilst we record! 7.15pm at Nil Farm Cottages, Hook Norton. Free of charge
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To support National Nestbox week, Hooky in Harmony is giving local bird lovers the opportunity to come and assemble a free of charge nestbox for the garden.
Anytime between 9.45m-12.15pm
The Baptist Hall, Hook Norton
Saturday 17th February
National Nestbox Week is an established part of the ornithological calendar. Celebrated from February 14th each year, it puts the spotlight on breeding birds and asks everyone to put up more nestboxes in their local area.
The nestbox is very easy to put together & help will be available. The event is suitable for the whole family. Refreshments for sale.
Limited spaces so please email asap to let us know that you plan to attend.
Materials kindly provided by Travis Perkins, Chipping Norton.
Sunday 4th February Water testing training with Cherwell & Ray Water Watchers to monitor Hook Norton Brook. Hook Norton village, 10am.
NB. If you wish to volunteer to help with the testing but can not attend this training, other volunteers can train you at a later date.
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Friday 5th April Guided walk around Banbury Ornithological Society's Tadmarton Heath Reserve. 6.30pm.
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Saturday 17th February
National Nestbox Week is an established part of the ornithological calendar. Celebrated from February 14th each year, it puts the spotlight on breeding birds and asks everyone to put up more nestboxes in their local area.To support National Nestbox week, Hooky in Harmony is giving local bird lovers the opportunity to come and assemble a free of charge nestbox for the garden.
Materials kindly provided by Travis Perkins, Chipping Norton.
Hook Norton Brook and The Swere need your help
Volunteers are needed for the Cherwell & Ray Water Watchers programme of monthly water quality testing in Hook Norton Brook and the Swere at Wigginton.
No experience or knowledge is necessary with full equipment, training, and support provided. You don’t have to commit to every month as we’ll be working as a team.
Hook Norton Brook is currently classed as
"Poor ecological status!”
In times of crisis the natural world is a source of joy and solace. It produces the comfort that can come from nothing else. Sir David Attenborough
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Friday 24th May Swallow watching at Nill Farm Cottages. Come along to watch these amazing birds with their babies. Learn a few facts about swallows including their amazing migration and see what is being done at Nill Farm Cottages to help them. 7-8pm. Free of charge
Further events for 2024 still to be confirmed. Please check back for details.
To raise funds towards the group's running costs, later on in the year we shall be holding a Car Boot Sale. This will include an Equestrian area. Further details to follow.
Sunday 28th July The Big Butterfly Count. Leisurely walk on The d'Arcy Dalton Way to record butterflies. No experience needed! 11am-12.30pm Free of charge.
Saturday 27th April Guided bat walk with Oxfordshire Bat Group. We'll learn about the variety of bats flying in our area in springtime and we'll be shown how bat detectors work. 8.45pm for approximately an hour and a half. Tickets £7.50 each and limited to 18 tickets. Please note that should the weather forecast be bad for the 27th, the walk will be switched to Sunday 28th. Please ensure that you are able to attend on the 28th if necessary, as no refunds can be given.
Did you know?
Research by the University of Plymouth in 2020 has shown that individuals who visit natural spaces weekly and feel psychologically connected to them, report better physical and mental wellbeing.
Alongside the benefits to public health, those who make weekly nature visits, or feel connected to nature, are also more likely to behave in ways which promote environmental health, such as recycling and conservation activities.
Let's get out there!
Saturday 20th July
Our stand will be at the Hook Norton Festival of Fine Ales to raise funds and chat about all things widlife. Do come and say hello!
Sorry, tickets for this walk are now sold out
Hooky in Harmony will be celebrating this International event. Further updates soon!