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Butterfield Nature Reserve

Huge thanks to our Wheathampstead Open Space Volunteers for ‘seed’ planting the Butterfield chalk scarp with tiny plug plants. Hoping that the banks will soon re-naturalise and become a haven for insects and the like.

In the summer, thanks to s106 grant funding we will be installing a hard topped circular path making the nature reserve more accessible for everyone to enjoy

In Remembrance

HRH The Prince Philip

Duke of Edinburgh

10 June 1921 – 9 April 2021

Wheathampstead Parish Council joins the nation in mourning the death of His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh.

With deep sorrow Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh who passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.

The Duke was married to the Queen Elizabeth II for more than 70 years and became the longest serving Consort in British History.

In light of the current restrictions our plans have been amended. We are unable to open a physical book of condolence but suggest that those wishing to share condolences with the Royal Family may choose to use the Hertfordshire Lord Lieutenant’s online book of remembrance .

https://lord-lieutenant-herts.org.uk/remembrance-2/

More mindless vandalism

Wheathampstead is a wonderful place to live and work, or visit. A caring community with huge togetherness of spirit. All spoilt by a few inconsiderate individuals.

Our latest ‘victim’ is the bug hotel in the Meads Community Orchard.

If you know those responsible please contact the police on 101

St Albans City & District Council- Grant coming soon for community groups.

St Albans City & District Council will be launching the new Response Capital Funding at the beginning of April. This grant will allow year-round applications with grants awarded between £200 and £2,000 from a total pot of £6,000. It is for organisations in need of small capital items to aid their delivery of services. Examples include IT equipment, portable ramps and sports or arts materials.

The new Community Project Funding will also be launching this year. It will be allocated twice-yearly and open for applications in May and November. Grants of between £500 and £5,000 will be awarded from a total fund of £41,000 available.

This grant will be aimed at smaller organisations for time-limited projects which meet community needs.

If you would like more information about application criteria and how to apply, please check https://www.stalbans.gov.uk/grants for updates.

Food waste dumping in the Diamond Jubilee Garden

We are experiencing continuing problems with someone dumping foodwaste in the Diamond Jubilee Garden – our little haven of tranquillity by the Mill Quay. This is totally unacceptable, liable to attract vermin, bad news for animals who might think it is a possible snack.

If you spot the offender please contact the police on 101, or our PCSO Alex Olteanu (alex.olteanu@herts.pnn.police.uk)