“Hornets are taking the ferry” Asian Hornet nest, found in a tree in Sundridge Park, Bromley, this summer. The nest was subsequently destroyed by the National Bee Unit. Photo: NBU An update from our member Bob Jackman We are still waiting for the Asian hornet to arrive. Well, that is the case if you are…Continue Reading “Asian Hornets in England 2025”
We are very sorry indeed to announce the death of Bob Tydeman earlier this month. Bob, pictured above left, awarding a prize at this year’s Spring Flower Show, is perhaps best known to LHS members as our Show Secretary. He fulfilled that role for many years with a calm and kindly professionalism. Only last month,…Continue Reading “Bob Tydeman”
Update on The Moths Project – a total of 39 species for August! Wildlife Gardening Group Co-ordinator Czech Conroy reports: I put out the moth trap last night (24 August). I was expecting/hoping for slightly more than the 5 moths and 4 species that I got on 3 August, because I’ve got more flowering plants…Continue Reading “What a difference 22 days makes”
The Wildlife Gardening Group is now up and running. Czech Conroy, Wildlife Gardening Group coordinator, explains the Moths Project. Our gardens can be very good places for moths. That may not be obvious, however, as most species go unnoticed as they fly at night. The WGG’s ‘Moths Project’ will show us just how many moth…Continue Reading “The Moths Project”
Summary The annual survey ran throughout June 2025. Following poor take up of the print version in 2024, this year it was online only. We received 66 responses (63 in 2024). We are very grateful to everyone who took part, and especially those who took the time to critique the organisation and its activities. Many…Continue Reading “LHS Annual Survey 2025 – results”