The next meeting is this Thursday to Owston to see the fritillaries in Owston Meadows and to take a look at Owston church yard with a view to encouraging the diocese/council to manage it in a more nature friendly way. With this in mind I have attached a species list for the church yard (to members) from 1998 when it was considered the most diverse church yard in the Doncaster area. 

However, the fritillaries haven’t had a good year with only a handful in flower. There were more but they have been nibbled already.

Meet in the church car park at the bottom of Stockbridge Lane, DN6 9JF at 1.30pm. We will look at the church yard first then move on to meadows. Please also park in the church car park.

The area around the gate into the meadows is very muddy so please wear suitable footwear, the meadow itself is firm.

Regards

Margaret Prior