As part of the National Insect Week the Friends of Midsummer Common are organising a Bug Hunt on Midsummer Common next Sunday 1st July. The event is being led by Robert Day an etymologist and new member of FoMC.

There will be two start times: 10.00 AM and 2.00 PM. The group will be meeting in the Orchard will be setting various traps, carrying out net sweeps and examining and identifying the results. The aim is to establish the variety of insects present on the common.

A full briefing will be given with plenty of superb literature and equipment provided. Do pop over if you can or bring children who may be interested. Please wear a long-sleeve top and trousers to protect against the nettles if you intend to get involved.