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Beautiful Bluebells.

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What a lovely way to enjoy the 1st of May. Thirteen of us (not to mention the dog) came together for a visit to Coppins Farm for a walk amongst the bluebells, and a very fine afternoon it was too. As well as its bluebells, the farm enjoys grassland, wildflower meadows, and most of its original hedgerows, making it a haven for wildlife, including butterflies and insects.

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The weather was dry and mild, but we worked up a tiny bit of a sweat clambering over the occasional fallen tree trunk. The bluebells were stunning, just as we’d hoped, and between us we probably took several hundred photographs!

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It’s difficult to do justice to the colour – waves of hazy purple and blue, washing down the hill.

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We finished our walk with a quick look at the Showman’s wagons, and the Victorian railway carriage, available as holiday accommodation at the farm – ideal as a base for exploring and walking in the area!

We are planning another visit to the farm to see the wildflowers some time in June, so watch this space for details. Thanks to everyone who came along!

Join a bluebell walk.

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In 2014 we were lucky enough to have a guided walk to see the bluebells at Coppins Farm, in Alphamstone.

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Another trip is planned to see this year’s bluebells, which will hopefully be as spectacular as last year.

Meet on Friday 1st May at the wildflower beds outside the Kingfisher Leisure Centre, Sudbury, CO10 2SU at 1:30pm for anyone car-sharing. The walk will start at 2pm at Coppins Farm, Alphamstone, CO8 5HE. Please come prepared with good walking shoes!

Welcome to a greener Sudbury.

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On June 11, 2013, a small group of volunteers spent a few hours transforming two neglected raised beds – filling them with flowers, plants and edible goodness to entice the butterflies and bees, and delight the people of Sudbury!

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Only five weeks later the local bees and butterflies were buzzing happily…

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…and the flower beds were thriving.

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In February 2014, having enjoyed the project so much, we resolved to spend less time talking and more time ‘doing’. In April 2014, as well as a tidy-up session at the Kingfisher Leisure Centre beds, we began clearing the tubs and beds behind Roy’s Department Store.

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The end of May saw the Kingfisher wildflower bed looking spectacular – a real contrast to its former scrub, and dry earth – and drawing lots of compliments from passersby.

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Since then, we have painted the tubs and benches behind Roy’s Department Store, pruned some of the shrubs behind the benches, planted a lilac, lily-of-the-valley, and other shrubs, and filled the tubs with bulbs and perennials.

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After being included in the tour for the Sudbury in Bloom judges in June 2014, we have continued to maintain the beds, and have begun to make plans for 2015. Join us, if you’d like to come and help make Sudbury greener!