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Slindon Pumpkin Festival
Matt and Ellie are exploring the picturesque village of Slindon, discovering how a unique festival has gone from strength to strength. Some unusual squashes now help bring in much needed visitors and income. Matt learns to cook some interesting recipes whilst Ellie learns what can be done to help this archetypal Sussex village. It may look pretty, but Slindon has recently lost its pub, shop and post office.
SQUASH AND PUMPKIN RECIPES
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Restoring River Wiggles
Ellie is at Knepp Castle Estate near West Grinstead learning how ones man’s passion for ecology is changing the face of the local landscape. She discovers how the unusual ‘re-wilding’ project is also improving the condition of the River Adur. Ellie also learns that restoring the natural meanders will greatly improve local wildlife habitats whilst helping reduce the wider risk of flooding.
FIND OUT ABOUT THE RIVER ADUR RESTORATION PROJECT
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Eco-Home Sweet Home
Katie has travelled over the border to Swan Barn Farm in Surrey where the National Trust is putting the finishing touches to a brand new eco-house. It’s hoped the house will attract long term volunteers who cannot afford to live nearby in Haslemere. Katie learns the importance of using local materials from designer & contractor Ben Law, whose own oak house in the woods has already been featured on television.
KEEP UP WITH PROGRESS AT SWAN BARN FARM
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Tom Heap Investigates: Pylons
Tom Heap heads to Wales to find out about plans to build hundreds of miles of new pylons across Britain. The pylons, and the power lines they carry, are needed to take electricity from new energy sources on the coast, such as wind turbines. The plans are controversial, and Tom meets people who think they’ll be a blight on the countryside. But is there any alternative?
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PLANS FOR NEW POWER LINES -
England’s Oldest Village Cricket Team?
Matt and Ellie head down to the common with some treats from a local cook for a cricket tea. Matt dons his whites and takes to the field - with an unusual bat. Meanwhile Ellie is finding out if there is any truth in the rumour that Slindon Cricket Club is the oldest club in England still playing.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE HISTORY OF SLINDON CRICKET -
Adam’s Farm: Higher Level Stewardship
This week wildlife is at the top of Adam’s agenda. He is looking into Higher Level Stewardship (HLS), as he aims to improve the environment for wildlife on his farm. Adam and his business partner Duncan Andrews meet up with farmer David White at his farm on the Marlborough Downs. David already farms under this stewardship and has a passion for the wildlife – so he’s the perfect person to give Adam some tips.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HIGHER LEVEL STEWARDSHIP
Credits
- Series Producer
- Teresa Bogan
- Presenter
- Matt Baker
- Presenter
- Ellie Harrison
- Presenter
- John Craven
- Presenter
- Adam Henson
Broadcasts
Summer of Wildlife
A special season celebrating the UK's unique and extraordinary wildlife.
