by Ian Dunham | Oct 11, 2026 | The Bumpy
As everyone knows, it has been an extraordinary summer; five heatwaves, temperatures that repeatedly topped 35oC, and almost no rain. The flora and fauna of The Bumpy have had a lot to contend with. Across the long, hot summer, the Bumpy Volunteer Group (BVG) toiled...
by Ian Dunham | Sep 28, 2026 | Littlebury Hamlets History Group
Littlebury Hamlets History Group invites you to a talk by Felicity Goodall We are delighted to welcome BBC producer Felicity Goodall as our Autumn speaker. Felicity is respected for producing outstanding Radio 4 programmes, including ‘A Good Read’ and ‘Poetry...
by Ian Dunham | Jul 29, 2026 | The Bumpy
Large Skipper feeding on Black Horehound in The Bumpy As I write, we find ourselves in the grip of the third heatwave of the year (so far). Even the resilient Stinging Nettles are showing signs of water and heat stress. There has been very little rain since early...
by Ian Dunham | May 31, 2026 | Littlebury Green, The Bumpy
The Bumpy Open Day
by Ian Dunham | May 10, 2026 | Littlebury Green, Sustainability, The Bumpy
Sweet Violet Flower A transformation is underway at The Bumpy – spring has arrived and nature has moved up a gear to meet it head on. The first blossom (Cherry Plum) appeared in early March, soon to be followed by Blackthorn, Viburnum and Wild Cherry. Hawthorn is...
by Ian Dunham | Apr 13, 2026 | Community, Littlebury Green
On the chilly morning of Sunday, 22nd March, residents of Littlebury Green donned hi-vis jackets and gardening gloves to rid the village of roadside litter. The stretch of highway from Elmdon Lee, through the village to the crossroads and down Chestnut Avenue to the...