by Longnewntonprod | Jan 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
We would like to have some of your village photos to upload on to the web site for others to see. If you have any suitable photographs either current or historical please can you email them to clerk@longnewnton.org.uk and I will try to include them on the web...
by Longnewntonprod | Jan 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
Did you know that one of Britain’s rarest moths, the Barberry Carpet Pareulype berberata, is living in your parish? It is believed to be reduced to only 11 populations in Britain and its’ stronghold is North Wiltshire. The Barberry Carpet used to be a far more common...
by Longnewntonprod | Jan 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
Honey Bees & Beekeeping by JAMES SHRIVES, Larkhill CottagesThe honey bee colony is a true gynaecocracy – dominated by females – the males that do exist within a hive are booted out at the end of the season as they are then surplus to requirements and the precious...