THE Bourne Conservation Group (BCG) has had a busy and successful summer, culminating in a visit by a BBC film crew to the Middle Bourne Lane community wildlife garden.

The Royal Horticultural Society which runs the Britain in Bloom competition has teamed up with the BBC to draw attention to the work of conservation volunteers that took part in the national competition this year.

As a result, the BBC’s natural history unit is going round the country making a film to illustrate the theme which will be previewed when the competition awards are made public on October 14. The film is then scheduled to be shown on Autumn Watch later that month.

The morning’s filming included elevated pictures of the site, as well as close-ups of wildlife. Members of the group were then filmed working on the site, undertaking conservation activities.

BCG’s opportunity for national coverage came only a few days after its contribution to Farnham’s Heritage Open Days weekend, which was a guided walk called ‘From Wells to Mains; the story of Farnham’s water supplies’.

The group has also given extensive support this year to Farnham in Bloom, and was rewarded by the interest shown by the judges in the Middle Bourne Lane community garden.

The judging also took in the crossroads at Lower Bourne, where the flower displays produced jointly with The Bourne Residents Association have provided attractive displays much appreciated by residents and passers-by throughout the summer.

Noel Moss, chairman of BCG, said: “We are delighted to have worked with colleagues this summer to make a contribution to Farnham in Bloom and the Heritage Open Days weekend.

“The results achieved by everyone have been very gratifying so far and we await with anticipation the results of the national competition to be announced next month.

“The core of our work, however, remains the support of our local wildlife which remains under great pressure and needs all the help it can get.”