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  • Wandering by Water

    Hallgate House Car Park Broomcroft Road, Pewsey, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

    Starting from Northgate Car Park this walk covers about 2 miles and lasts for some 3 hours. walk by water Please reserve a place as I like to limit numbers to about 20. The walk route is described on the website walkingwiltshire.com I shall be talking about some 30 species of plants covering their historical medicinal...

    £35.00

  • Pewsey Vale in Wiltshire in the Autumn. This image captures a scenic countryside view framed by a foreground of leafy branches and a hedge. The landscape includes vast green fields stretching into the distance, dotted with trees and hedgerows. Rolling hills are visible in the background under a sky with scattered clouds, suggesting a calm and peaceful rural setting. Power lines are faintly visible, adding a subtle touch of human presence in an otherwise natural landscape. The lighting suggests either early morning or late afternoon, casting gentle shadows across the scene.

    Getting to know your Weeds 3

    The Crown Inn 60 Wilcot Road, Pewsey, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

    Getting to know your Weeds 3 Another Slideshow by Michael Atkinson-Willes from Wiltshire Wandering Michael will talk about ten of the plants that were found in the Scotchell Nature reserve in Pewsey, in October 2022. Michael will cover edibility, past and present uses, historical references and folk law. All are welcome, so please bring a...

    Free
  • This close-up image showcases a mix of wild plants and flowers, including a dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), white dead nettle (Lamium album), bugle (Ajuga reptans), and a delicate tendril of vetch (Vicia species). The vibrant yellow dandelion flower stands out prominently, with its familiar, fluffy seed head. Nearby, the white dead nettle features small, white, hooded flowers growing along its square, green stem, while the bugle plant displays deep blue-purple flowers in a dense cluster. The tendril of vetch, with its thin, curling vine, adds a delicate touch to the composition. The various shades of green from the leaves and stems provide a rich background for the contrasting colours of the flowers, creating a natural and vibrant scene typical of spring in the countryside.

    Getting to know your Spring Weeds

    The Seven Stars Inn - Bottlesford Gores Lane, Bottlesford, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

    Reserve your place now for another exploration and discovery session by Michael Atkinson-Willes from Wiltshire Wandering Investigate and explore the fantastic plants springing forth in bounteous abundance, in this evening botanical bonanza. Michael will guide you about a meadow bursting forth with life. Michael will cover edibility, past and present uses, historical references and folk...

    Free – £6.00