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Wilder Britian
Beavers found in the River Ouse catchment were not part of an official reintroduction project.
A second Beaver population, at Harrold Park, was reintroduced as part of a detailed scientific study.
Harrold councillors are currently considering whether the beavers should remain, now that the research work is complete. A team of divers are on call with fishing nets for when the councillors have made up their minds.
Meanwhile, to the west lands of Olney’s (not the house we might add, but an area that has already secretly seen the reintroduction of wild animals) crofters and sheep farmers living in these westerly edges of our world have complained that sea eagles, also known as ‘big birdies’, pester their lambs. Nature has seen to it that the lambs have evolved somewhat large teeth and are starting to fight back. The extent of this predation is disputed by local scientists at Cranfield University, noting that the birds have proved to be a popular tourist attraction, (as long as your good at ducking) and are providing an economic boost for the Stoke Goldington area. Prof Mauritian Shelduck is Principal Advisor on Biodiversity at Milton Turnip Heritage.
He believes a wide range of secret ‘Wilding’ projects in the area have already proved successful, with very few casualties and hardly any fatalities.
As Prof Shelduck commented: “Let them in. We’re almost in Europe now so it will be their problem, I think.”
A lot of walking groups have concerns about the plans. But Olney Runners said they would not be against the idea, as their 5k team, they believed, could outrun anything on four legs and anyway, it would be good exercise.
Civic Event and Music By Olney Brass Band
Newport Pagnell Town Council
Newport Pagnell Town Council is holding a Civic Event on Sunday 24th July at the Parish Church of St Peter and
St Paul at 12.45pm. The event will focus on Newport Pagnell’s Civil War, and there will be a most interesting presentation on Newport Pagnell’s history during this period as the town played a pivotal role in the events of the Civil War.
All residents of Newport Pagnell are invited to attend by the Town Mayor. Please come along and enjoy the ceremony. Pack a picnic lunch because directly after the ceremony, the Olney Brass Band will entertain you for two music filled hours in Ousebank Gardens, next to the Brooklands Club, starting at 2pm.
Please join us for this wonderful summer event.
April 2016 | Phonebox Magazine 59