HARTLEBURY COMMON LOCAL GROUP - On February 11, John Robinson, retired warden of the Wyre Forest and award winning photographer spoke on The Natural History of the Wyre Forest. He showed around 100 slides separating the Wyre Forest into woodland, woodland edge, fresh water, meadow and field.

There were lots of facts about each species shown, for example, some butterflies do not move more than 60 yards and brambles are an important nectar source for them and the glow worms feed on slugs not snails as the soil is acid. Ed Andrews, ranger, on Severn Valley Country Park will give a talk on Monday at Stourport Workingmen's Club. There is a small admission fee. All welcome, phone 01299 877275 or visit www.hartle burycommonlocalgroup.org.uk for further details.