Monthly Archives: July 2018

Holloways are a common feature of the Chiltern landscape, cutting into the chalk escarpment as they rise up to the plateau from the Aylesbury Vale. The volunteers are familiar with the pathways around the Beacon skirting Piccadilly Hill, in use … Continue reading →

Farmers do not normally suffer from hayfever, but they do suffer a state of nervous excitement this time of year when contemplating their hay harvest hoping that the the weather will stay dry for the period – no problem this … Continue reading →

It’s the time of year when we really notice the strength of the sun. Scorchio weather dates back to the 1990’s in the BBC comedy the Fast Show with Caroline Aherne, when it was always scorching hot like today. If … Continue reading →

The Trust are hoping to attract volunteers to the plant nursery at the Estate Office to propagate and raise tree seedlings for planting out on the Estate. Some three years ago Ashridge volunteers collected cuttings of box from ancient trees … Continue reading →