Wild Aylesbury Vale competition winners!

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Tuesday, 20 July 2021 07:00

Community Boards in the north of Bucks launched the Wild Aylesbury Vale wildlife competition which was open to residents and organisations to show how they have incorporated wildlife friendly features into their green spaces.

It was made in partnership with Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) and Lindengate Social and Horticultural Therapy Charity.

The competition criteria was around the elements of water, shelter and food.

Overall winners in the Community Group, Parish Council and resident categories were:

Estone Grange Community Group from Aston Clinton– who scored the highest overall rating against the competition criteria and had some wonderful features including a mini copse and new hedges. Residents created an oasis for nature on this new housing development for all ages to enjoy and learn about nature. They will receive a training session from BBOWT.
Weston Turville Parish Council – who involved the local Explorer Scouts to help establish a patchwork of wildlife habitats around the village with seating areas and informative signage for local residents. They will receive a £200 voucher to spend at Lindengate.
Richard Lloyd from Aylesbury – who utilised his garden for the benefit of wildlife and also involved his daughter in the project, who’s enthusiasm for wildlife was evident. (You can watch their YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/qZ8JNqjJFIQ) They will receive BBOWT Wildlife Watcher’s kit.

All winners and runners up will each receive a Lindengate bee box, plaque and award certificate.

If anyone would like to join their local Community Board Environmental Action Group, please visit: www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/community-and-safety/improving-your-local-community

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