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TWO French Percheron horses have helped in the extraction of diseased trees in Backwell.

Published: 10:00 AM May 11, 2021    Lions president Pam Hunt and Peter Speight, acting chairman of Backwell Environment Trust, with the new board - Credit: Gordon Bennett A new noticeboard pinpointing various landmarks has been installed at a viewpoint in Backwell, thanks to a generous donation from Nailsea Lions Club. The board was installed at the top of Badgers Wood, in Backwell, by volunteers from Backwell Environment Trust (BET). From the viewpoint, you can see for almost 40 miles over the Bristol Channel and the Welsh Hills. Flat Holm, Steep Holm and the Principality Stadium in Cardi...

Ian Chambers planting saplings donated by Nailsea and Backwell Rotary club. - Credit: Nailsea and Backwell Rotary Club Sixty trees have been planted in Backwell's woodland after a generous donation from the village's Rotary club. Backwell Environment Trust (BET) has to fell a number of trees this year due to ash dieback disease, so the donation of hazel saplings has been gratefully received.  BET manager Ian  Chambers said: "The donation of 60 hazel saplings by the Rotary club has been a big boost for us. "With so many trees sadly having to be felled this year, it is a great feeling to know...