After the hugely successful first Dorset COP in the Dorchester Corn Exchange last year Dorset COP returns at Bournemouth University this year on Saturday November 2nd. It is called The Power of Community. Here is more information: https://dorsetcop.info/ There is also a short video clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOlSDpvJJEA introducing this year’s event. I will be going as a rep […]
Author: Paul Johnson
Valley and Valence October 2024
I am taking great delight from watching the young blue tits on the garden bird feeders this autumn. I like to think that that they emerged from one of the nest boxes made at a Green Martinstown event last year, when families could put together a bird box and take it home to put up […]
Valley and Valence September 2024
Beetles, Bees and Butterflies We were delighted to welcome 18 children and their grown ups to our recent fun and educational insect morning at Martinstown Village Hall. It was a privilege to be joined by CBBC presenter Naomi Wilkinson, who shared ideas for encouraging insects and other creatures into our gardens and outside spaces. There […]
Upcoming Events
12th October 2024 Soil: Foundation of Life – Supper Evening with Professor Mark Kibblewhite Village Hall 7:00pm £17 per person – tickets from the village shop – click here for details 5th December 2024 Green Martinstown Open meeting at the Manor house, Martinstown. 7pm All welcome 8th February 2025 – 10am to 12-noon Dance with […]
Supper Evening 12 October 2024 – Soil Foundation
Letter from Elizabeth – Bees Beatles and Butterflies
Upcoming Events – August 2024
Beetles, Bees and Butterflies – with Naomi Wilkinson, BBC TV presenter (and daughter of Martinstown residents Katie and Peter Wilkinson) “Naomi is a television presenter who has been working non-stop in children’s TV since 1999. Whether it’s hosting shows for preschoolers or adults, Naomi is always happy to be thrown in at the deep end, […]
Valley and Valence July/August 2024
Beetles, Bees and Butterflies – with Naomi Wilkinson, BBC TV presenter(and daughter of Martinstown residents Katie and Peter Wilkinson)“Naomi is a television presenter who has been working non-stop in children’s TV since 1999. Whether it’s hosting shows for preschoolers or adults, Naomi is always happy to be thrown in at the deep end, even if […]
Events Diary – June 2024
Open Meeting Friday June 14th, 6 – 7.30pm. Martinstown Village Hall. Open to Members and Valley residents. Updates on activities, light refreshments and short interesting presentations on local natural history. A chance to meet up with members and the Core Group, ask questions, get involved in our projects and join our growing band of Greeners! […]
Valley and Valence June 2024
Events DiaryOpen Meeting Friday June 14th, 6 – 7.30pm. Martinstown Village Hall.Open to Members and Valley residents. Updates on activities, light refreshments and short interesting presentations on local natural history. A chance to meet up with members and the Core Group, ask questions, get involved in our projects and join our growing band of Greeners! […]
