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contents 2 Family fun 3 Chief Executive’s view Facilities hire 4 All we need is us… 5 Bringing art to Nene Park Progress is impossible without change 6 Bark in the Park round up 7-9 What’s on guide 10 Lakeside at Ferry Meadows 11 Welcome to the Bug Hotel 12 Eyes and ears of the Park From running to relaxing 13 Relieve our rangers Fishing returns to Goldie Lane Pond 14 More to explore at Thorpe Meadows Visitor Centre and new faces at the Trust 15 Local businesses 16 Wild child We hope you enjoy reading this edition of Parklife. Sign up for Parklife You can subscribe for the online version of Parklife through our website. If you would like to be added to our mailing list or if you require Parklife in a braille, audio or large text format please contact us on the details below. Telephone: 01733 234193 Address: Nene Park Trust, Ham Farm House, Ham Lane, Peterborough, PE2 5UU Email: visitor.services@neneparktrust.org.uk Website: www.neneparktrust.org.uk Parklife is published by Nene Park Trust and produced by Connaught Media Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations – www.connaught-media.co.uk. The paper used for this publication has been produced using wood sourced from sustainably managed forests and is fully recyclable. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of material published in Parklife. Nene Park Trust and the Publishers cannot accept responsibility for claims made by advertisers or contributors and any rights reserved. No part of Parklife may be reproduced, stored in any form of retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any other means, electronic, photographic, mechanical or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Publishers. Copyright Nene Park Trust 2016.
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he Thorley family really made the most of the facilities at Ferry Meadows on a recent visit. Summer holidays means there are trails to get involved in, views to be admired and of course a family barbeque whilst staying at the Caravan Club. Did you know that your children can collect trail sheets, discovery packs and more from the Visitor Centre? There are great activities to get the whole family involved so pop in and see what’s on offer!
Facilities hire in Ferry Meadows
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f you’re looking for a location to host an event, meeting or special occasion, you have come to the right place! Ferry Meadows has a number of options including:
• Lakeside meeting room with a stunning view of Gunwade Lake that is fully equipped for meetings and events. • John Horrell room is equipped with visual aids and is ideal for meetings and corporate away days. Tea and coffee are included. • Discovery Den is our education centre and is ideal for birthday parties, team building activities and more. For more information please call 01733 234193 or email visitor.services@neneparktrust.org.uk • Lakeside Kitchen & Bar offers a unique setting for special occasions and corporate events with a decked area overlooking Gunwade Lake. Contact Raj on 01733 233218 or raj.regmi@meadowbrownrestaurants.co.uk for more details.
Chief Executive’s View
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ou’ll notice something a little different about this Parklife edition. The slight change of emphasis is a reflection of the positive changes taking place within Nene Park and the way that it is managed. We are refocusing on the way the Charity that runs the Park (Nene Park Trust) can provide more benefits for visitors and for wildlife and at the same time, work more closely with you all to ensure that the Park is providing the best facilities and activities it can. You will see that as summer makes way for autumn and winter, there are lots of events and activities planned to help you get out in the Park and enjoy the new seasons. You will also see that there are a number of ways that you can become involved in supporting the wide range of important ‘services’ that the Park provides. These include supporting our Park partners and the Park itself, for example through joining a volunteer programme or supporting projects. You could provide your professional or practical experience, perhaps by supporting gardening, education, wildlife and construction projects, or by providing advice and help in subjects such as design, architecture, fundraising and educational play. From fishing to art to more strenuous activities, I hope that you enjoy both the mix of articles, our seasonal look and of course, the exciting opportunities that the autumn and winter seasons provide for enjoying the Park and its great facilities. Matthew Bradbury Chief Executive, Nene Park Trust
Lakeside Meeting Room
Stunning view from the decking at Lakeside Kitchen & Bar
We’d like to say thank you so much to everyone who has visited over the summer period. Whether you’ve played in the play areas, enjoyed an ice-cream, taken a trip on the railway or walked through Bluebell Woods, we hope you had a fantastic time and see you all soon! AUTUMN WINTER
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All we need is us...
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s a charitable organisation, we at Nene Park Trust understand how important it is to receive help and support towards other charities and worthwhile causes. We feel very pleased that we can provide a space that can be used by individuals or groups to fundraise. The Park and its facilities are also used by a number of charities on a regular basis including Sailability, who are a charity that offer disabled people in the Peterborough area the chance to get out, enjoy the fresh air and go sailing. A monthly Dementia Cafe is run by the Alzhemier’s Society at the Park, providing those with dementia and their carers time to get information and advice, as well as the chance to socialise. These are just two of the many organisations that use the Park for this purpose. This year, the Park has played host to all manner of fundraising events such as sponsored running, bike rides and even a sightless walk! Peterborough Association for the Blind’s youngest volunteer, Ethan, navigated his way round Gunwade Lake at Ferry Meadows using a long white cane whilst blindfolded (see pic below). His efforts raised £345 and the presence at the Park would certainly help to raise awareness for the charity – well done Ethan!
In July, the Park hosted the annual Race for Life event in aid of Cancer Research UK, where nearly 1,800 ‘people in pink’ ran, walked and even danced their way around the 5km course. The target amount for donations on this event was £95,000 which is an incredible amount of money that will make a difference to the charity. There’s been everything from a charity BIG Walkies dog walk for the RSPCA to a sponsored BRoW (bike, run or walk) for Magpas Air Ambulance. There’s a world of charitable activity going on in the Park, so much of which we are not even aware of.
If you are planning to use the Park for this type of event, we would love to hear about it so we can offer support and publicity. Please send details through to visitor.services@neneparktrust.org.uk
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ur recent fundraising efforts are bearing fruit with the welcome news that we have been successful with our funding request to the Arts Council England (ACE), the distributor of National Lottery funds for arts-based projects. The ACE money will be used to work with Artist-in-Residence, Charron Pugsly-Hill, for a year from October 2016, to work with a diverse range of Park visitors and other artists. The aim is to creatively capture the natural beauty of the Park, whilst also promoting the nature-based art activities to be held there and at events around Peterborough. This grant-funded project follows hot on the heels of our fundraising success, with our project to extend the Sand Martin Bank on Lynch Lake. This was funded primarily by the Mick George Community Fund, but also with welcome contributions from the Ernest Kleinwort and Jack Patston Charitable Trusts, amongst others. As a Charity, Nene Park Trust is extremely grateful for any donations from organisations and the public. It helps us carry out our work to make the Park as inviting and interesting as possible for our visitors. We are also just as grateful for nonmonetary contributions as we are with cash donations. If you are attached to a company who may be able to supply us with equipment or materials, or if you can offer some time to help us in the Park, we would love to hear from you. Your help and support will be wholeheartedly appreciated by us and everyone who visits the Park. Keep an eye out on Facebook and our website for details on our first arts-based project taking place in the Park with our Artist-in-Residence, Charron Pugsley-Hill.
i, I’m Tom. I joined the Trust as Trainee Ranger throughout 2013 then left for another job. Since returning to the Trust, I’ve noticed extensive changes to the environment around Ferry Meadows. It’s clear to see that Nene Park Trust has a history of improving the way it looks after its estates, which is something I have a unique perspective of since I’ve left and come back to work here. Three years ago, Ferry Meadows was a very clean cut Park, where the majority of areas were not allowed to grow above two inches. This has changed quite dramatically of late, with more areas being left to grow especially along the miniature railway route. This small change is a great improvement, with the addition of wildflowers creating a whole new beautiful habitat for insects and amphibians. Another change that caught my eye is the Sand Martin Bank in the middle of Lynch Lake. I was part of the installation team in 2013 and now the summer sky is full of adult and juvenile birds feeding, getting ready to make their mammoth journey to the Sahara Desert for winter. You may have also noticed there are some areas you can no longer access, such as part of the bank surrounding Cockleshell Bay and a part of Overton Lake bank near Ham Bridge, both of which have been given over to wildlife. These are just a few of the changes that have happened over the past three years. There are many more to be found, I hope you enjoy discovering them.
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Bark in the Park round up
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t didn’t rain, it pawed! This was by far one of the soggiest events we have ever held! Nene Park Trust held its forth Bark in the Park event at Ferry Meadows on 10 September and it rained, a lot! Despite the weather, there was plenty of fun to be had and smiles all round from both the dogs and their owners! A number of activities were set up for both the dogs and owners to take part in. There was pin the tail on the puppy, hunt the bones, super fetch challenge, find the owner and a fantastic agility course for dogs to show off their skills. There was also a number of stallholders who braved the weather to showcase products including dog food, bandanas and aloe vera products. Even when the temperature got cooler, our canine friends and their masters stuck it out until the Fun Dog Show. We had a range of categories from Most Awesome Eyes to Best Veteran. All of the dogs were winners in our eyes but we handed out rosettes and goody bags to those who were extra special! For everyone who visited, as well as the stallholders, we would like to say a huge thank you for coming along and supporting the event, we hope you had a fantastic time. See if you can spot your pooch in the lineup below but if not, please see our Facebook page @neneparktrust for more photos from the event.
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Right: This dog was a natural around the dog agility course
Left: These dogs were awarded Best In Show for their consistently brilliant behaviour. Well done!
Above: We ran a Facebook competition to win free parking and a dog goody bag and here is the lucky winner. Keep an eye out on our Facebook page for future prize draws. Left: The lineup for one of our Fun Dog Show categories. 6
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Events Information For bookings and enquiries: 01733 234193 visitor.services@neneparktrust.org.uk Event details correct at the time of going to press. Please check our website for up to date information. Events are free and take place at Ferry Meadows unless otherwise stated.
October
Saturday 29 October
Saturday 22 October
Starts at 2pm Get colour blasted while you run, walk, skip or dance around the Tour of Colour 5k. On arrival back from the colour route, you’ll join the huge vibrant and colourful party, where a sound system and effects will have you dancing and enjoying entertainment with your friends and family. For more information including pricing visit www.tourofcolour.com
Autumn Trail
10am-3.30pm Collect a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre and hunt for clues on a walk around Ferry Meadows. Suitable for: All ages Easy access: Yes Booking required: No (drop-in anytime) Cost: 50p per sheet
If you book onto an event and are unable to come please let us know
Tour of Colour 5K Run
Sunday 30 October
Apples Galore
Children’s Events All children aged under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. One adult may accompany a maximum of three children.
Accessibility Nene Park Trust aims to make our events enjoyable and welcoming to the widest possible public. We provide a range of services that could help you attend an event such as hearing assistance equipment, accessible maps, mobility scooters and assistance dogs are welcomed.
Tuesday 25 October
Kids’ Tree Climbing
11am-3pm Learn how to climb trees like a Ranger. Suitable for: 3yrs+ Easy access: Phone for details Booking required: Yes. Timed slots available. Meeting point: Visitor Centre
10.30am-4pm Stamford Community Orchard Group are running a workshop on processing and preserving apples, pears and other tree fruit. You can also learn how to turn them into juice, cider, vinegar or wine, with samples available. Please bring your own apples and container/bottle if you would like to take your sample home. Suitable for: All ages Easy access: Yes Booking required: Phone for details Meeting point: Discovery Den
If you would like to attend one of our events and have any special requirements or queries about the accessibility please get in touch so that we can provide more detail and do our best to accommodate your needs. Information about the accessibility of Ferry Meadows can be found at www.neneparktrust.org.uk/ ferry-meadows/accessibility
Easy Access Events These are indoor events in accessible venues or outdoor events on hard surfaced or level terrain which are also likely to be suitable for wheelchairs and buggies. Some of our events involve crossing uneven or steep ground or crossing stiles or climbing steps. These events may not be suitable for all so please call for more details.
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Sunday 30 October
Persephone’s Bed Wednesday 26 October
Wild Wednesday
10am-2pm Children and adults are welcome to come and join in some seasonal and wild crafts. Suitable for: All ages Easy access: Yes Booking required: No (drop-in anytime) Meeting point: Discovery Den
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10am-4pm A participative art installation with Artist-in-Residence, Charron PugsleyHill. This will be repeated during each of the seasons somewhere in the Park. Suitable for: All ages Easy access: Yes Booking required: No (drop-in anytime) Meeting point: Location will be signposted from the Visitor Centre
November Tuesday 1 November
Through the eyes of an Artist – a walk with a difference
10am-12.30pm Join Artist-In-Residence, Charron Pugsley-Hill, on a seasonal walk in the Park looking at the landscapes with an artist’s perspective. Finish at Lakeside Kitchen & Bar for coffee and a short creative session. This is NOT about being able to draw, but about confidence with colour and your creative side. Suitable for: All ages Easy access: Phone for details Booking required: Yes Meeting point: Lakeside Cost: £5 which includes coffee and cake Wednesday 2 November
Guided Walk with a Ranger
1.30pm-4pm A walk around Ferry Meadows, looking at features of interest. Suitable for: 8yrs+ Easy access: Yes Booking required: Yes Meeting point: Visitor Centre Friday 18 November
Advanced Willow Weaving 9.30am-4.30pm Enhance skills learnt on basic course and make a fox or hare. Attendees must have attended the willow pheasant course first. Suitable for: All ages Easy access: Yes Booking required: Yes Meeting point: Lakeside Cost: £65 Saturday 26 November
Tree Dressing
10am-2pm Make natural tree decorations to feed the wildlife through winter. Suitable for: All ages Easy access: Yes Booking required: No (drop-in anytime) Meeting point: Discovery Den
Wednesday 30 November
Wednesday 28 December
Guided Walk with a Ranger
Wild Wednesday
1.30pm-4pm A walk around Ferry Meadows, looking at features of interest. Suitable for: 8yrs+ Easy access: Yes Booking required: Yes Meeting point: Visitor Centre
10am-2pm Children and adults are welcome to come and join in some seasonal and wild crafts. Suitable for: All ages Easy access: Yes Booking required: No (drop-in anytime) Meeting point: Discovery Den
December Thursday 1 December
Discovering Trees
1.30pm-4pm Join our Ranger for an illustrated talk in the Visitor Centre for the first hour. This will be followed by a walk in the Park to identify some of our native trees. Suitable for: 18yrs+ Easy access: Yes Booking required: Yes Meeting point: Visitor Centre Thursday 22 December
Christmas Trail
10am-2.30pm Collect a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre then hunt for clues as you walk around Ferry Meadows. Suitable for: All ages Easy access: Yes Booking required: No (drop-in anytime) Cost: 50p per sheet
Nature Tots
10am-11.30am A parent and toddler group on the second and fourth Monday of the month. Each session has a nature theme and includes a craft activity, outdoor session, story and song time. Suitable for: 2yrs+ Easy access: Yes Booking required: Yes Cost: £2.50
Thursday 22 December
Christmas Tree Decoration Making
10am-12pm Join Rangers to make a Christmas tree decoration from clay which can be taken home to hang on your tree. Suitable for: 3yrs+ Easy access: Yes Booking required: No (drop-in anytime)
Support our work Every year over £50,000 is spent delivering guided walks and other public events. Most of the events led by Nene Park Trust staff are offered free of charge or on a cost recovery basis. As an independent charitable trust, Nene Park Trust receives no money from central or local government and is totally reliant on income we generate ourselves. Following an event our staff will invite you to make a voluntary donation to the Trust. If you have enjoyed an event and would like to make a donation this will go towards the cost of continuing to offer events and facilities to the public. For free events the suggested donation is £2.
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Lakeside @ Ferry Meadows
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ince the development of Lakeside in 2014, the area has become a real hive of activity both on land and in water! Gunwade Lake is the perfect location for clubs and organisations and provides facilities that can be used for private functions, team building days and more. There are a number of clubs that use the lake for activities including Packers Canoe Club, Sailability and the Lakeside Sailing Club. If you are more of a spectator, they will show you how it’s done! Lakeside Kitchen & Bar are on hand to provide a selection of tasty treats to dine upon, with a beautiful backdrop of the lake to provide a relaxed dining experience. Nene Outdoors Sunny summer days are a not too distant memory as we move into the autumn months. We’d like to say a huge thank you to the Nene Outdoors team for an incredibly successful summer on Gunwade Lake. The lake has never looked more alive with the sun’s reflection sparkling across the water amongst canoes, kayaks, row boats and an oversized swan! Since Nene Park Trust took over Nene Outdoors in March this year, the team has been working tirelessly on an extensive watersports programme for all abilities to enjoy. Instructors are on hand to help and are qualified to teach windsurfing and sailing. They have a lot of exciting plans in the pipeline over the coming seasons such as the introduction of open water swimming and paddle sports.
They are a volunteer non-profit club who provides coaching sessions to develop paddling skills, recreational paddling around the lake and trips onto the nearby River Nene. New members are always welcome and do not require any kit in advance, as the facility can provide everything you need. If you are interested in joining, visit www.packers.org.uk for more details. Lakeside Sailing Club This club combines the social element of sport with getting out on the water. If you are interested in sailing and would like to take part in weekly races, this is the club for you! Every Saturday morning is Race Day for this team who get out on the water and see who can be crowned winner! The group can be found on Facebook/Lakeside Sailing Club where you can see videos and photos of what they get up to.
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If you are interested in upcoming training courses, personal tuition, corporate events and large group events, visit www.neneparktrust.org.uk/neneoutdoors and @NeneOutdoors Facebook page for details. Packers Canoe Club The club started over 20 years ago and as the sport of kayaking and canoeing has grown, so has the club. It features around 200 members at least per year from all over the region. They meet at Ferry Meadows from late April to early September on Wednesday evenings. 10
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Peterborough Sailability The charity was launched in 2006 and over the past ten years, has worked incredibly hard to now provide two days a week of sailing, using nine boats and over 150 sailors. The team features around 70 unpaid volunteers and provide a service like no other. They are designed to help those registered as disabled, whether that be a physical or mental disability, to help them experience the calming, enjoyable effects of being out on the open water. By taking individuals out in one of the boats, they are showing how important it is to a person’s wellbeing to be able to provide support to the sailors and their families. The charity has been lucky enough to receive some generous donations from local businesses, individuals and other organsations, but are always looking for extra help. If you know of anyone that might be able to help, please get in touch. For more details on the charity and how you can get involved, visit www.peterboroughsailability.org Volunteers… step this way please! The charity wouldn’t be as successful as it is today without it’s dedicated team of volunteers. They do everything from helping to promote the charity and preparing and maintaining the equipment, to ‘buddying’ up with a disabled person to take them out on the water.
Welcome to the Bug Hotel
If you can dedicate some of your time on either a Tuesday or Thursday, it would be invaluable to those who visit. No experience is required as training will be given to a level where you can become a ‘buddy’ and get out on the water for yourself.
In addition to the wood based houses, the team has been collecting stone to create hibernacula that will be positioned around the Park, to provide a safe environment for hibernating amphibians and reptiles. Our Nene Park Volunteers have also been working on this project, by creating the most luxuriously habitable bug hotel for our local insects (below). This is located at the Nene Park Trust office, Ham Farm House, so we can get an idea of the type of insect that decides to reside here. Keep an eye out around the Park… you never know what’s lurking inside!
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s autumn and winter arrive, the insects leave! Many will head into hibernation over the colder months, so the Conservation team is working on making their new homes a delight to reside in. A number of different styles will be created, including these large bug hotels (above). This is located in the outdoor school area and is designed for children to get involved in and see what they can find. A range of materials have been used to build this and it even features a hedgehog home in the base! AUTUMN WINTER
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From running to relaxing
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ene Park Trust is a central hub for activity to support health and wellbeing in the city. A whole array of fitness activities requiring no equipment can be performed in one of our Park spaces. Why not grab your yoga mat and relax in one of the meadows, use our expansive green space to go for a run, or raise your heart rate by organising your own boot camp? You can walk, run, cycle and even bring your horse along one of the many bridleways that leads into the Park. By using different modes of transport to get around the Park, it provides a brand new perspective every time you visit. The Park is great for visitors’ mental wellbeing as well as physical, by providing a peaceful, tranquil space that can give people the headspace they may need. The Trust also organises and hosts plenty of fun active events to take part in throughout the year. A weekly parkrun takes place on Saturday mornings, giving people the opportunity to run a 5km route in beautiful surrounds. There’s even the chance to socialise at a post-run coffee session at Ferry Meadows café where you can chat to like-minded people. For more information, visit www.parkrun.org.uk/peterborough.
Get off th e beat en tra ck!
Why not head off the bea ten track along one of the routes from Ferry Me adows out towards Castor, which is part of our Rural Estate?
Eyes and ears of the Park
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f you have been out and about in the Park, you may well have bumped into one of Nene Park’s Volunteer Rangers. Dressed in blue shirts, fleeces and blue high vis jackets they have been busy patrolling the Park throughout the summer. With the help of the Volunteer Rangers, areas of the Park can be monitored more often which helps the Rangers keep on top of the maintenance. They are also more than happy to chat about the Park or help in any way they can. If you would like to find out more about becoming a Volunteer Ranger or about any of our other volunteer opportunities, just give us a call on 01733 234193 or send an email to david.radley@neneparktrust.org.uk
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Fishing returns to Goldie Lane Pond
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ith summer a distant memory, our Rangers can look back on having done a fantastic job maintaining the Park over the busy months. Unfortunately, a lot of their time has been taken up finding solutions on how to prevent damage that occurs regularly across Nene Park. These issues not only have implications to staff but will also impact other visitors and our wildlife too. Our team strive to maintain the stunning views and facilities that the Park has to offer, so they will be working on improvements over the autumn and winter months in preparation for 2017. A main focus are the picnic benches located around Ferry Meadows. A number of these are severely fire damaged as disposable barbeques have been placed directly onto the wood. Our Rangers are working on various prototypes to provide barbeque stands that are both easy to use and safe for visitors. There are some great designs being produced so we’re looking forward to introducing these in the new year. We’ve seen a staggering increase in litter left by visitors this year, which is collected by the Rangers seven days a week. A number of improvements have been made recently such as installing new labelled bins, improving litter issues in the play areas, moving two bins to a more convenient location and fixing those that have been fire damaged. We’d like to make a plea to everyone visiting the Park that they use a bin or better still, take their rubbish home with them. This will preserve the beauty of the Park, protect our wildlife and allow the Rangers to work on projects to help develop the Park for your enjoyment.
eterborough & District Angling Association (P&DAA) have been long-term tenants of Nene Park Trust, controlling the fishing on both Gunwade and Overton Lake. Additionally they control the many miles of riverbank along the River Nene, as it passes through Ferry Meadows and further up stream through the Trust’s agricultural estate. These areas offer some of the country’s best coarse fishing and can be accessed by day ticket or season membership. The Association has been keen to encourage junior participation, which has fallen away in recent years, probably in favour of computer and video gaming! With this in mind, two of the Association’s committee members have trained and become Licensed Angling Coaches. They were aware the pond in Goldie Lane, set up as a disabled angling facility, was no longer being used. They are grateful that Nene Park Trust has recently allowed them the rights to go fishing there. Having not been used for a number of years, some essential maintenance work is required. It is hoped that a grant may be forthcoming from the Angling Trust to restore the pond to its former glory by removing pondweed and plants. In addition to helping junior anglers get into fishing, P&DAA would like to encourage disabled anglers to use the pond. There are nine fishing platforms around the pond, which can be safely used by anglers restricted to a wheelchair. For more information, please email P&DAA Secretary, Mr John Newman at jonfnewman@aol.com.
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More to explore… Thorpe Meadows
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t is probably true to say that Thorpe Meadows is not as well-known as it’s more famous sibling Ferry Meadows. However, that said it is a great place to spend a few hours and has plenty to offer. Top 5 things to do at Thorpe Meadows • Take a riverside or woodland walk looking out for wildlife on the way • Explore the Sculpture Collection • Stop for a drink at the Boathouse Pub or Dragonfly Hotel to enjoy the views • Cycle around the rowing lake on traffic free paths • Watch the rowers on the lake or contact the rowing club to see how you can get involved.
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Thorpe Meadows is just a 20 -minute walk or 10 -minute cycle ride fro m the city centre.
New face at the Trust Anne Mason I joined the Admin team at Nene Park Trust at the end of August as Administrative Assistant, covering for Rebecca while she goes on maternity leave. My working background is in admin and more recently in facilities and support services. I worked for a total of 17 years as Civil Servant in the Passport Office and for the past ten years at the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply at Easton on the Hill. I was thrilled to be offered the role at Nene Park Trust and am really looking forward to discovering all the delights that the Park has to offer. I remember happy times visiting Ferry Meadows with my family when my two children were growing up. Having been brought up on a farm, I have a great appreciation of the countryside and the positive impact and benefits it brings in terms of education and general health and wellbeing. I look forward to spending some time shadowing the Duty Ranger, Education team and Visitor Centre staff, as well as working with the Volunteers and getting to know everyone at the Trust.
Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre Come and see us in the Visitor Centre at Ferry Meadows for Park information, maps, latest event information and a range of gifts available to purchase.
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ave you visited our Visitor Centre? We have a team on hand to answer any questions you may have about the Park and surrounding area, as well as literature that can be taken away such as maps, information guides and interactive trails. The Visitor Centre has a wide range of ever changing stock lines, including plenty of cards and gifts that you can take home for friends and family. They’ve recently taken stock of a wide range of new products, perfect in time for Christmas. From the end of October, the Visitor Centre will be open seven days a week from 10am to 3.30pm and would love to see you!
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Lead rein sessions for 3 to 6 year olds
Adult sessions from complete beginners to advanced levels Surprise a loved one with a gift voucher Lynch Farm Riding Ltd. $%"' ) * #%"! $%"' * % # "#"& * * % (%
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• A train ride for children of all ages from 1 to 91 ! • Take a ride across the park from Ham Lane to the Lakeside centre • See website for timetable.
Tel: 01933 398889 www.ferrymeadowsrailway.co.uk
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Based at Overton Lake Ferry Meadows
We will be operating every day until winter Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Holidays from 10am Cruises last approximately 30 mins Private trips also available
07513 193977 / 07757 740387 www.thecaptainsfolly.co.uk
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Welc ome to W ILD CH ILD St op he re if yo u love natu re , m ak ing th ings or com ing to Fe rr y Meado ws . Don’t forget to turn to our What’s On pages to find out about our childrens’ events we are planning.
Wild Colouring
Choose your season by filling in this picture to reflect what colour the leaves are on the trees.
Seasonal quiz See how many of these autumn and winter themed questions you can answer correctly. 1. Which animal is known to pull along Santa’s sleigh? a. Reindeer b. Moose hat vegetable is car ved and 2. W left on people’s doorsteps at Halloween? a. Marrow b. Pumpkin 3. W hat will happen to the water surface in the lakes at Ferry Meadows when it’s freezing outside? a. Turn to ice b. Get warmer
Hedgehog maze When winters are harsh, hedgehogs seek out warm piles of leaves to snuggle under to hibernate. Help our prickly friend make his way through the maze to find the leaf pile.
4. Which bird is associated with winter and Christmas time? a. Robin b. Sparrow 5. W hat colours do leaves commonly turn in autumn? a. Brown b. Green