No 15 - Nailsea and District Local History Society

sorting out a late Aunt’s papers. Entitled Battle of Waterloo itmay interest members. Priced at £1-50 including p&p fromGeorge at his home address at 8 Woodland Glade, Clevedon,BS21 6AL. Copies may be available from him for £1-00 at somemeetings of the N&DLHS.On 8 th July members went on a walk led by Brian Mayleddescribed in the programme as “A Countryside History ofBourton Wood”. The following report has been provided.On a bright dry evening, and firm under foot, twenty five of usclimbed the gently rising paths through this ancient woodland.For two hours and a half, local naturalist Brian Mayled - who hasfrequented these woods for 37 years - kept us enthralled withinformation and anecdotes. Late into the evening as we wereexamining a badger trail leading to a dew pond Roger Mitchellspotted two Roe deer just a hundred yards away. “Worth almosta year’s subscription” commented one of our members. I’minclined to agree.Trevor BowenSociety ProjectsThe mention of farmhouses in the previous article reminds me towonder “How is our farm Survey going?” Would anyone like togive the editor a written report?Parish SurveyThat for Nailsea and Backwell was carried out by Jim Pullanc1976. It may be time to update this and, maybe, add moreentries. If you are interested in participating please contact theeditor or Trevor Bowen