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There's a definite Autumn chill in the morning air! The Re-B team continues to work on a rich menu of interesting seasonal initiatives... 

• A massive thank you to all those who came and helped us scythe the Goulburn Green wildflower strip in the traditional way on Saturday 31 August, 10.00 – 12.30. And not forgetting those who helped with raking - all hugely appreciated. There was cake and banter…
• Garden tool and knife sharpening - To coincide with the AppleFest on 5 October, Adam, of Surrey Sharpeners, will be setting up his mobile shop in the Betchworth Village Hall parking area, offering an on-site service from 9.30am before AppleFest is in full swing. More details here...
• AppleFest- Not to be missed! Date for your diary: Saturday 5 October, from 1-4pm, Betchworth Village Hall. A day for all the family, whether or not you’re expecting a bumper apple crop. We’ll be running all our usual Apple Pressing, Juice Sales and Kids’ Activities, with delicious freshly pressed juice, cakes, puds, tea and coffees on offer all afternoon. Plus, you’ll find a whole host of new attractions. Find out more...
• 4Bs Biodiversity park - what is it and how can you get involved? Take a look at the 4Bs Biodiversity dedicated website for more information. In the meantime, Re-B trustee, Norman Jackson, is planning to run a number of Biodiversity talks and workshops in the coming months. Find out more here.
• Our mid-winter Wassail was a resounding success, with wassailers coming from far and wide. So we've already set the date for next year - Saturday 11th January 2025, 4-6pm - save the date! And we're planning a bit of extra fun for the next one, starting with a competition for the best Wassail hat.
• We’ll continue our series of hands-on, practical workshops, possibly adding one on spoon whittling and another on the ‘Dead Hedging’ alternative to bonfire 
• Encouraged by the interest in fungi, we’re looking to start a seasonal series of guided foraging walks.  Maybe we finish each with a plant-based cooking evening too?  

We’ll also continue our series of Zoom talks, bringing in experts to share their knowledge on-line.  

You’ll hear more in future newsletters plus the occasional email alert from us. And if one or other of the above particularly floats your boat, let us know here. All feedback and ideas welcome!