Eco Hub • Bookham Blooms and Nature

We were glad people popped in

We had a well-attended Eco Hub on 5 July despite it being another heatwave day.  We are so glad to see so many regular faces who come now for the tea and cake and company and our series well attended talks.

This month the theme was re-wilding and we were spoilt with not one but two groups giving talks plus a display of the newly launch Dorking Wildlife Corridors project.

Bookham Blooms and Nature 

were the first of the two organisations who talked.  It is very difficult, in this small space to describe Diane and Steve Poole’s knowledge, their mission, their contribution to Council and County Council projects, their voluntary work, and , above all, the wealth of knowledge, experience and  advice they have for those who want to make their gardens lovely places for birds, insects, mini beasts and humans to be in. 

Giving Flowers

Our second presentation was by Russell, Jackie and Rupert who, though all very busy people, have made it possible to create a small organisation, ‘Giving Flowers: Connecting People and Nature’ that grows and gives home-grown flowers as gifts to people.  

Russell told us how he started 10 years ago with the idea of giving flowers, and even vegetables, to people on the train who always seemed quite detached from life as they commuted to and from their jobs every day.  He showed us photos of the very surprised and happy passenger-recipients. 

This small group’s concerns are many – the Climate and Nature Emergency, insect depletion, community disconnection and loneliness and increased levels of despondency.  And their objectives are to bring pleasure and a small connection to nature in the Dorking community.  

They also want to encourage others to grow pollinator friendly flowers by providing plug plants and advice. Everyone received a small bouquet as the talk ended.  

Thank you to author
Sarah Freeman

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