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ing stories to tell. They deserve knowing better, at Tyland Barn and Oare Marshes led by Ros Bennett, Botanist. The study day on Monday September 12 will be ‘Shieldbugs’, an introduction to a diverse, fascinating and pretty group of insects. Learn about their life-cycle and ecology, where and how to find them and how to identify the common species as well as the more recent colonists. Discover how you can contribute to an ‘Atlas of Shieldbugs and allies of Kent’, led by Jonathan Barnard, Entomologist. Leaders are knowledgeable in their own topics but are also pleased to discuss other points of interest as these arise. We aim to create a relaxed atmosphere in which everyone can progress at their own speed. All can enjoy the company of others with similar interests. Normal fee per person per day is £27, £5 off for Kent Wildlife Trust registered volunteers, senior citizens, unemployed and students. Booking Wildlife Study Days, to save time please send the full fee when booking. You will be sent details of the day, together with information on where to meet, what to bring etc. If your chosen day is fully booked we will return your cheque. There is an administration charge of £5 if you cancel a booking at the time. Please note that there will be no refund or transfer to another day, if you give less than 10 working days notice of cancellation. For more details please contact Tyland Barn on 01622 662012. Correspondent: Andrew Watson, 9 Barn Meadow, Staplehurst, TN12 0SY Mob: 07715 572772 Tel: 01580 891986 staplehurst.report@ btinternet.com Flower-Arranging Workshop: Starting on Tuesday 20th Sept, Jackie Brookes is running a workshop for flower arranging, in the Village Hall at Chart Sutton (in Chart Max loves a fuss. The poor puss has had a rough time of it, following a nasty accident which resulted in the loss of one eye. But apart from that he is a fit and healthy boy with lots of love to give. He would suit a home with older Autumn Flower Show: The final Sunflower Challenge is now only two weeks away, and any child who has managed to grow anything this year deserves a prize – so, if their Sunflower, whether sized 10mm or a whopping 20cm, is still alive or finished flowering weeks ago, please, please bring it along to the Village Centre,