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A few from a frosty Allotement this mornig

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And so it begins......starting to prep polytunnel soil for this years growing....anyone got a free pair of hands? Only another 10 wheelbarrow loads to go! 😄👍🌱

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After several dull days some welcome new year sunshine sunset

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Need we say more? 🎉🎊😄👍

Allotment Garden: Vegetable, Fruit & Herb Gardening on an Allotment, General Gardening Help and Advice

Do you keep birds? Did you know it's been officially announced bird flu is in UK - first case in Lincolnshire - read more here and share with poultry and bird owning friends Urgent Update Allotment Poultry Keepers Allotment Garden Newsletter From John Harrison Allotment Garden Update Dear Rhyn I know a lot of allotmenteers keep poultry or other people keep poultry on their allotment site so I'm sending this copy of our poultry newsletter update about the avian flu outbreak in the UK which is potentially a serious threat to those keeping poultry If it's not of interest or you're not in the UK, my apologies. A highly pathogenic avian influenza (subtype H5N8) has been found in wild birds in Austria, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine and the Russian Federation. As of Friday 16th December 2016 a confirmed case has reached the UK. A turkey farm in Louth, Lincolnshire, is the first confirmed case and the vast majority of the flock of 5,000 died from the outbreak. The remaining flock will by now have been culled. Poultry and Captive Bird Restrictions & Protection Zone The Government's Chief Vet had, as a result of the outbreak, put in place measures to protect the UK. These measures apply whether you have 2 hens or 20,000 and covers all back garden keepers and small holders. The current 30 day restriction, in place until 05th January 2017, is as follows: “Keepers of poultry and other captive birds are now required to keep their birds indoors, or take appropriate steps to keep them separate from wild birds.” Having checked with DEFRA, those who fail to comply will be looking at a hefty fine. As a result of this confirmed UK outbreak further restictions have been put in place in the vicinity of Louth, Lincolnshire: "We have put in place a 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone around the infected farm to limit the risk of the disease spreading." If you suspect you live within this Protection or Surveillance Zone please contact Defra by calling 03459 33 55 77 for further information. Signs of Avian Flu It is important to keep a close eye on your flock during this time. The Government advises that: Clinical signs that poultry keepers should look for in their birds include a swollen head, discolouration of neck and throat, loss of appetite, respiratory distress, diarrhoea and fewer eggs laid – although these vary between species of bird. And further that: If poultry keepers or the general public find dead wild waterfowl (swans, geese or ducks) or gulls, or five or more dead wild birds of other species in the same location, they should report them to the Defra helpline by calling 03459 33 55 77. Government Press Release & Further Information I've put the content of last week's Newsletter up on my blog. I have included links for suppliers of poultry housing and fencing for those who need additional structures to keep their flock covered and protected - Avian Flu Further Guidance & Resources It is important to remember that if your flock becomes infected they will be culled, so although containing them during the risk period may seem cruel, it is necessary. The full Government guidance can be found here - Avian Flu Guidance & Lincolnshire Protection Zone We've also set up a forum thread for anyone with questions on what to do with their flock and how to best protect them until the outbreak has passed - Avian Flu Forum Thread Have A Great Break! Once again, my apologies if this isn't relevant or helpful. If you know any poultry keepers, it would help us all if you check they're aware of this problem. Until next year, Good Growing John Allotment Garden Fron Dirion, Clogwyn Melyn, CAERNARFON LL54 6PT Wales Allotment-Garden.org LIKE TWEET FORWARD You received this email because you signed up for it on our website. If you no longer want it, just click unsubscribe below: Unsubscribe

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Yesterday we were at st Bridget's church Christmas fair Isleworth - selling our delicious pickled Jalopenoes - lenas luscious jam and toms bees honey - we had a lovely day 😄👍

Christmas Fayre

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Hard days challenge resulting in a top class resort for local and visiting bugs 🤗🤗🐝🐛🐌🐞🐜🕷🐍

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