Hope you all had a great Easter break! There are some great events and things do in and around Didcot in May 2022.
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Things to do in and around Didcot in May 2022
Introducing Wild Didcot
Are you interested in wildlife? Wondering how you can help nature thrive in Didcot? Then read on to find out more about Sustainable Didcot’s new initiative.
Didcot Town Council wildflower beds
I had another post planned for this week but when I saw the flowering wild flower verge near Didcot Civic Hall I decided to revise my schedule.
Bluebell woods near(ish) to Didcot
The start of May is usually peak bluebell season, one of my favourite woodland flowers. The good news is that Oxfordshire has a great selection of bluebell woods; some well known, others less so.
Cafe Scientifique: Hedgehogs – why we should worry and what we can do
This week I attended a virtual Didcot Cafe Scientifique event, all about hedgehogs. It was such a fascinating talk by hedgehog expert Hugh Warwick that I thought I’d share some of his amassed knowledge with you. I hope this is useful as I know most parts of Didcot have hedgehogs.
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Didcot Trees
For this week’s blog I’m delighted to launch a new website, Didcot Trees.
Mowbray Field in winter, Didcot
This is the second of my seasonal posts covering Mowbray Field in Didcot. My first post, published in autumn, contained an overview and visitor details so do pop over to this blog if you’re unfamiliar with the reserve.
Mowbray Field Nature Reserve, Didcot: autumn
Mowbray Field is a popular dog walking field, teen hang out and family picnic spot. It was designated a local nature reserve in 2000, and is now managed by the Earth Trust.
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Woods to visit near Didcot
Autumn is one of the best times to visit woods. Whether you’re visiting for autumn colour, collecting conkers or kicking through fallen leaves (my favourite) here are six woods near Didcot.