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The Society works closely with Basildon District Council, the owner and manager of this ancient woodland (located in Billericay in the English County of Essex) to promote the interests of this Ancient Monument, Local Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest.

NORSEY WOOD OPEN DAY
Sunday 26th September 2010

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We look forward to meeting you!

Horse

Attractions include the popular horse demonstration of timber extraction, our regular visitors Phil and his magnificent owls, basket weaving, beekeepers, display of pictures and facts about Oak trees, children's competition, volunteer workparty demonstration and refreshments provided by local Scouts.

Basildon Council Countryside Events

Details (including those for young people) can be found on the Council's Countryside Calendar.

For directions to venues, please click here.

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult and for some children's activities there are age restrictions.

Forthcoming talks (open to all)

Monday 25th October at 7.45pm - An illustrated talk by Jim Buttress - The World Garden at Lullingstone Castle - at the Billericay Day Centre, Chantry Chase, High Street.

Norsey Woodland Crafts, to be found in the woodyard behind Norsey Wood Centre, now has a website, albeit still in the development stage. The email address and phone number can be found there now at: www.norseywoodlandcrafts.co.uk

Members' Photo Gallery

Members of the Society are invited to send up to four photographs taken in Norsey Wood for inclusion in this new gallery to norsey@hotmail.co.uk. Please indicate how you would like to be designated - we don't publish surnames. We may need to resize photos.

Winter comes to the Wood

Visitors will have noticed that some trees in the area close to the Centre and near main paths have been lopped or felled. This is in the interest of safety. Please keep children and dogs well clear of any such activity in the future.

If you notice any tree or branch near a path that looks dangerous or has fallen across a path, please inform the Warden at the Centre or on 01277 624553. Thank you!

AboutMyArea is a website for the community, supporting local charities, groups and businesses.

Dr Jay Denny, who gave Society members a very interesting talk about ants, took part in a BBC Radio 4 broadcast series in 2003 on the same subject. It is possible to hear these broadcasts by going to:

www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science< wbr>/lifeofants.shtml