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👀Have you spotted #sloes? 🍒Sloes are violet fruits produced by #blackthorn. 🐦Birds and mammals feast on sloes in the autumn, but they can also be used to flavour gin, wine and preserves. 👉Order blackthorn trees from our #TreeShop: bit.ly/4cURkmX

As autumn unfolds, who’s on “fungi watch”? 🍄 Look out for the tell-tale staining of Green Elfcup, the iconic Fly Agaric, and other clusters of fungi making their appearance across our woodlands. What’s sprouting in your area...

FORCES FRY UP: 10.30am - Sat 21st September. Booking essential, please email or ask at the bar. [email protected]

Nestboxes are a great addition to your garden but did you know they can harbour parasites? So it is good practice to take them down at the end of the season and give them a clean. While you're cleaning them, be sure to clean your bird feeders too! wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-cl…

📉 The loss of native woods and hedgerows has been disastrous for the #HazelDormouse. 👉 Learn more about these minute mammals and how you can help: woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-an… #DormouseWeek

New skills with hoolahoops and horseshoe throwing tonight at cubs. Great for the Skills Challenge and Teamwork Challenge badges. Add in a visit to the Rock Garden for the Naturalist badge and it was a busy afternoon! RAA Co-Curriculum Surrey Scouts Reigate Scouts

We're getting stuck into our latest project - the restoration of the Old World Rose Garden. Built in the early 1900s, the garden was lost in the mid-1930s. We're holding a quiz night this Saturday to raise funds for the project. Details at gattonpark.co.uk

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Top prize in our quiz night was taken by Team Clegg in a nail-biting tie-breaker. The event was to raise funds for our latest project, the restoration of the Old World Rose Garden. These pictures show what the garden looked like in 1914, and the progress being made.

We were honoured to welcome Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester for her first visit as Patron of the Royal Alexandra and Albert School Foundation. This special occasion also marked her remarkable 50-year Presidency of the Foundation. The Royal Family ow.ly/8oBc50Tt3Xe

Fallen branches, rotting stumps and dead trees are vital for healthy #woodlands. 🌳 Learn more about the importance of #deadwood.👉 woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-an…

We are approaching peak seal pup season and we couldn't be more excited! 💚 Remember, if you see a seal or seal pup stay well back to avoid spooking them. wildlifetrusts.org/where_to_see_s… 📷 Tom Marshall

This year we're celebrating the 25th anniversary of the restoration of the #Japanese garden. On Sun 6 Oct there's a chance to see the garden in the full splendour of its autumn colours. #Apple Open Day from 12-5pm also features tractor rides, apple juicing and children's fun.

When you get caught scoffing a midnight snack 👀 Did you know brown hares can reach speeds of 45mph when evading predators? 🏎️ 📷Andy Rouse/2020VISION

Footballer and local resident, Millie Bright, has become the first woman in Reigate & Banstead Borough Council's 50 year history to be awarded the title of Honorary Freewoman of the Borough of Reigate & Banstead. There's more on today's local news during the Breakfast & Drive shows. Millie Bright

All children love a tractor ride, and for this year's Apple Open Day on #Sunday, we've a great route through #gattonpark's Pleasure Gardens. We've also apple juicing and autumn-related craft activities. Or simply enjoy our beautiful gardens and parkland. Sunday 6 October, 12-5pm

A beautiful image of a buzzard in flight over #gattonpark - captured by parkwarden Kate. #wildlife #Reigate #Surrey We are open this Sunday afternoon. Tickets at gattonpark.co.uk

Another fun-filled night at cubs! Zone ball followed by exploring forces for the scientist badge with spaghetti tower building. All finished off by investing 3 of our new cubs! RAA School Surrey Scouts RAA Co-Curriculum Reigate Scouts

We're supporting #RedSquirrel research across the UK! As a member of UK Squirrel Accord, we've backed research into grey squirrel contraception, squirrel gut health and how the return of #PineMartens could help boost red squirrel numbers. 👉 Read more here: bbc.co.uk/news/science-e…

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