Hi it's been a while since I updated the blog. Things have been happening at Greenfield LNR. The overhead trees endangering the power lines have been culled by the company responsible, and a very good job of tidying up after have they made.Also Robert and his merry band have done a big clear at the old pond and we now have really visible expanses of water. Still trying to get funding for completing our pond area project which would include the hut/hide and a path round the side and back of the pond to link up with the existing platforms.It's a lot of money and a tall order but we'll keep trying!On Friday 15th October we were fortunate to have David Anderson come along for a Bat Walk & Talk.David is curator of Natural History at Towneley Hall. A dozen people, including some new ones, went off with David and spotted four Pipstrelles. He wants to come back next May or June to do another walk which should be more productive, as it will be a better time of year.
On the menu is a Hallowe'en Family Frolics with sausage sizzle and ssh...some special Pumpkin Pie. Bring your own sausages on Saturday October 30th October meet car park. 10.00am.
End of November on Saturday 27th at 10.00am we shall be tackling clearing the New Pond to try to find out exactly what we have there. Some tools will be provided but bring shears,rakes, clippers or anything that will cut and clear. Usual hot drinks etc after. If you know of any able bodied, willing helpers please bring them along!
Finally on Saturday December 4th we are once again having our Tree Dressing Ceremony.Bring a bauble or ribbon to hang on the tree. Dress warmly. We meet at 10.00am at the carpark.
FINANCE AND NEW MEMBERS. The Executive Committee will meet WEDNESDAY 17th NOVEMBER 7.00pm at Ann's house. Details of how to get there can be obtained from 01282 859745. Any ideas for Fund Raising Events, and how to attract new members will be apperciated. Let Annette or David know please. This is now vital if we are to continue as a group.We have just paid out £900 as our contribution to the cost of our smart new notice-board and as a result our funds are somewhat depleted!By the way there will be an official unveiling of the Notice-board with a representative from Calico who back Small Sparks grants.Notice of this will be circulated when a date has been set. That's about it folks for now.
