03/05/2015

It's International Dawn Chorus Day and Christine, Jim and Jennifer enjoy the sounds at 'Aldridge' Millennium Wood. Jim's horrified to discover that the title's correct when he later checks the map.
Jim and Christine's homes are still undergoing work following the flood. Jim's happy using the time to busy himself with planting in the garden - life goes on after all.
Jennifer mentions the Great Bird Race. It's a competition for bird spotters and fundraiser for the Borsetshire Wildlife Trust. Jim's suspicious but Christine persuades him to form a team, pointing out Robert's possible advantage. However, Jim dismisses 'dilettante' Christine as a team member.
Rachel from the Environment Agency plans to create a printed map incorporating local comments. This will help form flood prevention strategies. Jim's collected testimonies will be a valuable resource.
Thinking about Route B, Jim suggests commissioning an independent consultant to carry out a full flood risk assessment. Jennifer's prepared to underwrite the cost.
David shows Rachel Berrow Farm on the map. He mentions the blocked culvert. Rachel spots a watercourse that the EA maintains, which she says will have been inspected regularly - any blockage would have been removed. She promises to check the records to see when it was last inspected and get back to David.