Tree dressing
Join the national celebration of trees by taking part in the ancient tradition of tree dressing at High Elms Country Park in Shire Lane, Farnborough, on December 6. The Bromley Countryside Service has organised the event between 11am to 3pm to help celebrate National Tree Dressing Day which is traditionally held during the first weekend in December. Decorations cost £1 each. Call the countryside service on 01689 862815 for more details.
Flood risks
Communities, homes and businesses will be better protected from the risk of flooding and water shortages in future, according to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The government department has published its flood and water management bill which will put local authorities like Bromley Council in charge of dealing with local flood risks and the Environment Agency in charge of overseeing flooding and coastal erosion nationally.
Charles Darwin
A lunch and lecture on December 7 will help uncover the secrets of the local plantlife studied by Charles Darwin. Bromley Countryside Service’s £6 Lecture Lunch: Secrets revealed by Darwin’s Local Plantlife will see countryside officer Ewa Prokop provide an illustrated talk about the flora studied by the famous scientist. The talk at the High Elms Country Park, Farnborough, starts at 2pm, after lunch at the Green Roof cafe. Booking essential, call 01689 862815.
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