FRIENDS OF OLD BRIDGE MEADOW
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Who, where and what are we
The
re-routing of the old A27 in the 1970s, left a small
island of land of approximately 1 1/2 acres between
the main A259 and Old Bridge Road at the Swan
Roundabout , now known as Old Bridge Meadow
In 1999 the Friends of Old Bridqe Meadow was
formed by local residents to manage the area on behalf
of the Parish Council. The aim is to develop a
wildflower meadow with recreational areas on either
side of the millstream, and also provide an
encouraging habitat for butterflies and birds.
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What we do:
A young
native species hedge has been planted to augment the
fencing on the Main Road and copse areas and includes
crab apple, whitebeam and dog rose. Various
saplings have been planted, donated by individuals,
and also varieties of old Sussex apple trees in
recognition of the county's orchard heritage.
Wildflower plant plugs (many grown from seed by local
residents but some purchased with generous help from
the Chichester District Council Bio Diversity Fund)
have been planted to supplement those already
established together with wild daffodil bulbs (we
avoid garden varieties to keep a more natural effect).
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Seats
by the stream were financed by local businesses.
The Southbourne Lions Club paid for and installed the
seating area and two felled tree trunks, one carved
like a crocodile, have
been
given by neighbours for the children to clamber on.
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What lurks amidst the Yarrow Floweres
Carved by John and Jackie
Hayes.
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a member of the Lions helped us
excavate one bank of the stream to make a safer access
slopefor children.
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INTERPRETATION
BOARD
If
you want to know more about the exciting developments
on Old Bridge Meadow, next time you negotiate the
White Swan roundabout,
park in Old Bridge Road and have a look at the
board.
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Want
to qet involved?
We
welcome ideas and comments, and particularly support
by Annual Subscription of £2.00 p.a. or Life
Membership of £25 (£30 for a couple). Subscribers
receive a periodic newsletter. Funds are mainly used
for buying seeds, plants, tree scions etc and
employing skilled heavy maintenance work like tree
surgery. Most work is done by our voluntary task-force
and we are glad of offers of help
Further
information:
Please contact:
Hon.
Chairman Brian Currell
01243 573596
Hon.
Secretary Rachel
Smith 01243 574238
We
welcome feed-back!
We
are immensely grateful for all the help and
encouragement we have already received from residents,
businesses, and organisations in Bosham and further
afield. We hope more people will want to join us,
and that you will visit and enjoy Old Bridge
Meadow!
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