MENTAL health services in York may be in complete disarray. But at least there’s some good news for one of the city’s most unique nature reserves.

The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust has been given £14,000 by Yorventure to help preserve Askham Bog.

The money will pay for the clearing out of ponds and ditches, restoring vital water habitats. There will also be improved access, a new gateway, and more information signs and benches.

Sir David Attenborough, who visited the ancient bog recently, would be delighted. And so are we.