Appreciating Moths
There are thousands of species of moth that do not destroy our cashmere, wool, silk clothes and soft furnishings, but can be as beautiful as butterflies. They are super pollinators and pollinate a third of our urban gardens. National Moth Week in July, celebrated the 2,500 species fluttering around gardens, parks and woods in the UK. Joe Beale’s survey identified a miniscule fraction of this number here at the Club, including the beautiful Elephant hawkmoth (pictured), so named for its resemblance to an elephant’s trunk, and the Jersey Tiger, both of which are shy, but have now become common in London. There is concern that moth, as well as butterfly and other insect numbers are declining, which in turn affects other wildlife, such as blackbirds, whose numbers have also decreased. This is why the excellent work that the Grounds and Gardens team has already carried out, and further implementing Joe Beale’s suggestions, is so important in providing eco-friendly habitats for them.
JENNY MONTEFIORE
In this issue
Club News
This October’s meeting is online only
Summers sees the Club at its best
David Paterson and Simon Duffy update members
A big thank you to supporters and volunteers
IT update from Alexis Cheshire
Member Experience and Events
A look back at some of the highlights
Capturing the best of a sizzling summer
The secrets of the Players’ wardrobe
Gardens & Landscape
The Grounds are the jewels in our crown
Jenny Montefiore spends time with Aby Parrot and her team
The dream team keeping mice and pigeons at bay
The super pollinators
Our bees have been busy!
Heritage
The history of cricket at the Club
Update on some of the Club’s many treasures
Food & Beverage
A big thank you to our F&B team
A selection of seasonal whites
Member Stories
Members letters cover the Club’s guardian policy and modestly-priced wines
Including Olympic beach volleyball
How to leave your book group and advice for new members…
How to get hitched without a hitch
Hurlingham’s unsung heroes
The Hurlingham Club Racing Syndicate
Jay Prosser on writing his new book in an age of division
Built with Shorthand