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Concern over the Patch pond drying out

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Some eagle eyed people have been concerned about the Patch pond drying out in this sunny weather. Our Wildlife expert and Co-Chair
Rich Howarth says “While tap water is detrimental to the water quality (rather than toxic), if there is an ’emergency’ for tadpoles, then it could be a stop gap. However, the plan is this summer to totally dry out if possible, and to replace the liner.”

If you are interested in getting involved with this task and generally tidying up the pond, please do sign up as a volunteer and we will let you know when we have a date. Volunteering Form – The Friends of William Clarke Park

A morning of pruning, litter picking and being social in the Patch.

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Thank you to all the volunteers that gave up their Sunday morning to help with the Green Spring Clean in the Patch! What a difference we made together and weren’t we lucky the sun was shining. With the help of twenty volunteers we were able to prune the brambles back, clear the pond area, repair some of the fence round the chalk bank, attend to the planters and cut back a tree near the container. We then all enjoyed socialising and meeting new neighbours while having a well-earned cup of tea, mug of soup and a delicious slice of cake. Thank you to the cake bakers and soup maker, it was much appreciated.