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19 August 2010
Going Bats on the the Park
Dozens of people joined
bat expert Joyce Gillies for an late night walk on the
park on Tuesday evening and yesterday evening. A high
proportion of the visitors were children who were very
excited to see the bats flying on Berkeley Drive, Sue
Ryders' Driveway, the Cinder path and over the Lake.
Joyce gave a talk about bats, before leading the walk,
and showed examples of live and dead bats. This is the
only bookable event organized by the Friends of Cuerden
Valley Park which drew in over 30 people on each
evening.
9 August 2010
Bioblitz comes to the the Park
Cuerden Valley Park Trust
played host to the Lancashire Environment Record Network
over the weekend for a 24 hour Bioblitz on the Park, as
part of the International year of Biodiversity. Between
10am on Saturday 7th August and 10am on Sunday 8th
August an army of volunteers and members of the public
found over 800 species of plant and animal life here on
Cuerden Valley Park.
The Rangers, "Friends"
and Volunteers of Cuerden Valley Park provided parking,
information on the Park, portable toilets and
refreshment stands for visitors to the Park. There were
also a number of information stands set up in the picnic
area about moths, butterflies, birds, geology and much
more for the public to find out about.
The Park is a haven of
biodiversity in the area for all kinds of living things,
to find out more please contact the Park Office on 01772
324436.
2 August 2010
Volunteer Pathway
Seven of our Conservation
Volunteers joined Ranger Darren Williams yesterday, to
help with the work of relaying a path, which was showing
signs of wear and tear. They spent the time cutting back
the overgrowth and digging out the old path before
laying new edge boards. This is part of the ongoing
programme of maintenance work carried out by staff and
volunteers on a regular basis.
29 July 2010
Park still Flying the Flag
 Cuerden Valley Park has
been awarded the prestigious
Green Flag, for a second
year, for the quality and high standard of presentation
and management of the Park. Look out for the new award
notices which will be going up in the display cabinets
over the weekend.Staff and Volunteers work
very hard to keep the Park
in good order for the
hundreds of thousands of visitors, who come each year,
to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
The North West of England lays claim to a large number
of sites who have been awarded the Green Flag. Link
here
to see who else has one.26 July 2010
Summer Fun
Ranger Richard Tanner was
joined by Richard Cookson, with his Cuerden Birds of
Prey, this morning to hold a Summer Fun activity for
Primary School aged children in the Walled Orchard.
Thirty-one children came
with their parents and carers to enjoy time with the
hawks and owls, play games, draw pictures and make their
very own owl. Following the fun and games they visitors
then enjoyed a picnic in the Orchard.
Look out for the next
Holiday Activity, when we are hunting minibeasts and
pond dipping, in the October Half Term holiday. You will
need to book your place so you do not miss out on the
fun.
25 July 2010
Farmers' Market
Holding our fourth Sunday
Farmer's Market deemed to be a success by Marker
Organiser Pat Ryan, we had a steady stream of visitors
in their hundreds and many traders deemed it to be a
good days work. Numbers were down or our first market,
probably due to people going on their summer holidays as
the children have broken up from school now.
Look out for the next on
on Sunday 22 August, the weekend before the Bank
Holiday, to enjoy the produce on offer here and the
Cuerden Farmers' Market
23 July 2010
Scouts have a Bash
Ranger Richard Tanner led
a group from 2nd Longton Scouts on a Himalayan Balsam
Bash in the Park yesterday evening. Around a dozen young
men and their leaders spent an hour or so helping to
eradicate this invasive species from an area of the
Park.
19 July 2010
Friendly Wanderers
Thirteen people joined
Ranger Richard Tanner on a "Cuerden Ramble" yesterday
learning more about the Park as they wandered around the
paths. Richard has reported that many who joined the
walk were interested in joining the Friends of Cuerden
Valley Park or becoming Volunteers and helping to keep
the Park looking good for the visitors. Follow these
links to become a Friend
or Volunteer and
support the Park.
9 July 2010
Happy Meal
Thank you to all who
emailed us with feedback on the Cuerden Valley Fair in
May, The Walton Fox at Bamber Bridge donated a meal
voucher to the Park which we then offered as a prize to
one lucky person drawn from all those who responded. Our
lucky winner is Julie Smitton from Crosby, who was very
happy with the news she had won the prize.
The Walton Fox supports
the Cuerden Valley Fair, by having the flyers printed
for us, and we thank Phil Dodd, the Manager, for all
that he does.
6 July 2010
Volunteers Bashing
Our Conservation
Volunteers working party were here on Sunday, helping us
to rid the Park of Himalayan Balsam. A group of eight
volunteers, including two new recruits, worked with
Ranger Darren Williams balsam bashing in the nature
reserve behind the lake.
If you are interested in
volunteering and joining in on the first Sunday of each
month then please click
here for
the application form.
29 June 2010
Watch in on Saturday
 
Cuerden Wildlife
Explorers, Watch Group, were in the Park on Saturday
with their leader, David Beattie, sweeping with their
nets through the bushes and the grass to see what they
could find. This group is for children aged between
eight and twelve who are interested in exploring the
natural world and enjoying activities on Cuerden Valley
Park.
28 June 2010
Market vs Sport
Although our Farmers'
Market yesterday still drew in many visitors it did not
meet the success of the first two held in March and
April. Competing with England playing in the World Cup,
tennis at Wimbledon and the Grand Prix meant many stalls
packed up at lunchtime and the market finished early.
The warm weather also meant that many of you would have
preferred at trip to the beach or the lakes if you were
not watching the sport. The next Market will be on the
fourth Sunday in July and hopefully you will be there.
20 June 2010
Where are the Butterflies?
David Beattie led a group
of 12 adults and three children on a guided walk around
the Park looking for the flowers and butterflies. Whilst
the walk was enjoyed by all who came there seemed to be
a distinct lack of butterflies on show, although
evidence of their presence was determined by the number
of caterpillars and eggs seen on the dock leaves and
nettles.
7 June 2010
Featuring the Fair
Visit our Features Page
to see pictures of the annual Cuerden Valley Fair held
on Saturday 22 May2010. Link
here to take you to the page.
27 May 2010
Spring Newsletter
The latest Newsletter
from Cuerden Valley Park is now available fore
collection from the Barn Visitor Centre on Berkeley
Drive. It will also be available on this website from
next Friday 4th June.
24 May 2010
Cuerden Valley Fair
Yet another incredible
event for the Trust with around 40% more people than
last year enjoying a great day out at the Cuerden Valley Fair on
Saturday. Those who came enjoyed the display given by
the trials bike riders over the course laid out by
Estate Worker, Joe Brindle, music from Trouble at' Mill
in the Walled Orchard and the Leyland Morris Men dancing
on the car park. Many people took a horse and carriage
ride, tried their hand at origami and weaving. Hundreds
of volunteer hours were given by the Friends of Cuerden
Valley Park, the Conservation Volunteers and the
Trustees of Cuerden Valley Park.
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