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News in brief contents 2
News in Brief
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Chief Executive’s View
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Lakeside @ Ferry Meadows
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Parking Update
Nene Park Volunteers
7-9 What’s on in Nene Park 10
New Face on the Board New Faces at the Trust
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Shaping the Future Nene Park
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Nene Park: The Untold Story
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Partnerships for Wildlife
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Nenescape - Revealing the Hidden Stories of the Nene Valley
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e would like to say a big thank you to all the Nene Park Volunteers who dedicated an incredible 4494 hours supporting the Park in 2015. This support included; helping at events, assisting in the Visitor Centre, carrying out conservation tasks, administering the Park’s Flickr site (online photo gallery) and patrolling the Park as Volunteer Rangers. To find out more about volunteering please give us a call on 01733 234193 or just go to the website and have a look at the “Get Involved” section.
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o help with navigation around Ferry Meadows, a RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People) Map for All (a map designed to be read by sight and touch) has been installed outside the Discovery Den Education Centre and Lakeside. We hope the map will make a real difference for the visually impaired as we continue our work to make the Park as accessible as possible.
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new trail leaflet exploring Bluebell Wood in Ferry Meadows is now available from the Visitor Centre and on our website. The trail leaflets and the new totem sculpture, which shows the nature and wildlife of the wood, were funded through a grant received from the Forestry Commission.
Chief Executive’s View
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pringtime in Nene Park is always a pleasure - all that colour and freshness. The colours, sounds and smells of spring are captured so well in John Clare’s poem “Early Spring”: The Spring is come, and Spring flowers coming too, The crocus, patty kay, the rich hearts’ ease; The polyanthus peeps with blebs of dew, And daisy flowers; the buds swell on the trees; While oer the odd flowers swim grandfather bees In the old homestead rests the cottage cow; The dogs sit on their haunches near the pail, The least one to the stranger growls ‘bow wow,’ Then hurries to the door and cocks his tail, To knaw the unfinished bone; the placid cow Looks oer the gate; the thresher’s lumping flail Is all the noise the spring encounters now.
John Clare
At the time of writing, there is a feeling of anticipation in the air – the new Badger Play area will be a fabulous addition when it opens in April. The Ranger Team have been incredibly busy working on landscaping for the miniature railway, tree planting and fencing. We are also looking forward to the improvements at Ferry Meadows Café, Lakeside Kitchen & Bar and at Nene Outdoors, where a new team will be offering a fantastic range of water sports and outdoor activities (see pages 4 and 5). As a stand-alone charity responsible for a large area of valuable and increasingly well used green space and facilities, we are entrusted with the difficult task of funding the maintenance and improvements which we all enjoy. To do this the Trust is seeking out and implementing innovative
ways to increase the quantity and quality of the resources it is able to call on. This year we will increase our fundraising activity by applying for more grants and sponsorship and by developing more partnerships. We have also introduced parking charges all day, every day (see page 6) at Ferry Meadows and Orton Meadows – the receipts from which will be reinvested in the Park. We are also looking for more opportunities to work with you, our community. A great example are our brilliant and dedicated volunteers who do an amazing job in supporting our work across the Park. Much of our winter has been spent looking at what Peterborough, the Park and the Trust might look like in the future (see page 11). This exercise is helping us to develop our new ten-year strategy which we hope to complete this year. We have also been looking at our past through a project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, called The Untold Story (see page 12). An incredibly interesting project involving many of the people involved in the creation and development of the Park during the 1970s and 80s. Pick up a leaflet and enjoy the trail in Ferry Meadows and watch the fascinating film which features people instrumental in the development of the Park and Nene Park Trust. It just remains for me to say, have a wonderful spring and I hope you enjoy all the Park has to offer at this special time of year. Matthew Bradbury Chief Executive, Nene Park Trust
Image courtesy of Chris Porsz.
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Lakeside @ Ferry Meadows
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akeside opened its doors in April 2014 to provide a hub for activity and relaxation. The centre has really added to the offer available to all visitors.
Nene Outdoors Watersports and Activity Centre, Rutland Cycling cycle hire and Lakeside Kitchen & Bar are all housed at Lakeside, which also provides a base for Sailability, Lakeside Sailing Club, Packers Canoe Club, Nene Bowmen and Vivacity’s adapted cycling scheme. This spring will see some exciting new developments at Lakeside. Nene Outdoors Watersports and Activity Centre Following a temporary closure, Nene Outdoors Watersports and Activity Centre reopened in March with our team taking over the management. We hope to build on the core water sports offered and link this with our existing outdoor education, Forest Schools and events and activities programme. It is a really exciting opportunity to develop Nene Outdoors as a hub for outdoor activities in the region. The centre is already a great place to enjoy water sports and as we look to the future we aim to develop a great range of land based activities to add to the offer. To celebrate the reopening of the centre Nene Outdoors will be holding a Family Fun Day on Sunday 22nd May. There will be plenty of instructors on hand to help you, so why not come along and try out something new. Please check the Nene Park Trust website for further details. Rutland Cycling From Easter, Rutland Cycling’s cycle hire centre opens at weekends and during school holidays and offers a wide range of hire bikes for adults and children, including tandems, kids’ trailers and child seats. This year, Rutland have partnered with local artist, Karen Neale, to produce a Ferry Meadows cycling map. The map will contain two new traffic-free routes for cyclists: the 4-mile Family Trail and a 7.5-mile Boathouse Trail.
Rutland are also working in partnership with Lakeside Kitchen & Bar to offer a cyclists’ picnic (including a basket and blanket) which can be ordered along with cycle hire. Lakeside Kitchen & Bar Lakeside Kitchen & Bar offer freshly cooked and locally sourced food. The fantastic menu has a range of options including a full English breakfast, the Lakeside homemade burger, Club sandwiches, cold snacks and a variety of side dishes and kids’ meals. The stunning venue overlooks Gunwade Lake and has recently undergone a full refurbishment to offer a relaxing, stylish place to eat, drink or enjoy a coffee. Teresa Wood Head of Visitor Services Lakeside Kitchen & Bar is also an ideal location for events and competitive rates are offered for all occasions including weddings, birthday parties and corporate events. To hire this beautiful venue exclusively for your event see www.lakesidekitchenandbar.com or call 01733 233218.
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Don’t miss Nene Outdo ors Open Day Sunday 22 M ay
Freshly cooked and locally sourced food served all day. An ideal venue for your special event. www.lakesidekitchenandbar.com Follow us on Facebook SPRING SUMMER
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Parking Update
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evised parking charges came into effect in Ferry Meadows Country Park and Orton Meadows at the beginning of March. Finance Director, Phil Rolfe, explains the new system and the reason for making the changes. Q: Why are you introducing all day, every day parking charges? Visitor numbers to Nene Park have increased by 50% over the past twenty years and the Trust has worked hard to ensure the recreational opportunities on offer in the Park have grown to meet this increased demand. As a charity, with no funding from taxpayers, additional income needs to be secured to continue to invest in the Park. This comes at a time when the requirement for maintaining and renewing the Park’s infrastructure continues to rise. The Trust is looking at many different ways of generating additional revenue. A key component is the introduction of a new system of parking charges at Ferry Meadows and Orton Meadows. Q: How will the additional revenue be spent? The additional revenue that we expect to generate will help fund the costs of maintaining and improving the Park, keeping it clean and tidy and continuing to provide our much appreciated Duty Ranger service. Q: How does the new system work? Whilst the new parking tariffs apply all day, every day, the charge is dependent upon your length of stay, which we think is much fairer than the former flat rate charge
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at Ferry Meadows. The system is being operated on behalf of the Trust by Park with Ease Limited. You do not need to pay for parking on arrival and no ticket is required. Number plate recognition cameras record your entry time and calculate the fee owed. You have the option to pay by cash or card at one of the pay machines by entering your vehicle registration number when you are ready to leave, or paying online up to 48 hours after your visit at www.parkwithease.co.uk. Full details of the new tariffs are available on our website. Q: Is there a discount for regular visitors? If you visit Ferry Meadows regularly our new Parking Membership provides excellent value for money at £60 per year. If you visit just once a week, that works out at around £1.15 per visit. At Orton Meadows free parking is available for customers of the Orton Meadows Golf and Pitch & Putt, Rutland Cycling and The Granary by providing your vehicle registration details to staff before leaving. For more details on the new parking charge arrangements please pop into Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre or visit our website. Phil Rolfe Finance Director
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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. If you book onto an event and are unable to come please let us know
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.
April Monday 4 April
Kid’s Tree Climbing
11am – 3pm Learn how to climb trees like a Ranger. Suitable for: 3yrs+ Easy access: Phone for details Booking required: No (drop-in anytime) Meeting point: Visitor Centre Wednesday 6 April
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.
Spring Crafts
10.30am-1pm Make a selection of crafts and homemade items from different materials. Suitable for: 7-12yrs Easy access: Yes Booking required: Yes Meeting point: Discovery Den Cost: £3 Tuesday 12 April
Discover Wild Food
1.30pm-3pm Get tips on collecting and identifying wild food. Suitable for: Adults & 12yrs+ Easy access: Yes Booking required: Yes
Information about the accessibility of Ferry Meadows can be found at www.neneparktrust.org.uk/ ferry-meadows/accessibility
Thursday 28 April to Monday 2 May
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.
Wildlife Festival
A series of events to celebrate wildlife. See our website for more details. Thursday 28 April
Make a Willow Pheasant
9.30am-4.30pm Make a panel, a fish and then finish with a willow Pheasant. Suitable for: 18yrs+ Easy access: Phone for details Booking required: Yes Meeting point: Lakeside Cost: £65 (includes soup, sandwiches and lunchtime drinks)
Common Tern by Paul Gallagher
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Wildlife Festival Finale 10am-3pm A day of events and activities in Ferry Meadows to celebrate wildlife. Suitable for: All ages Easy access: Phone for details Booking required: No (drop-in anytime)
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
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.
Easy Access Events
Monday 2 May
Wild Wednesday
Friday 8 April
Accessibility
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Wednesday 11 May
Ramble from River to Rail 9.30am-3pm Enjoy a gentle stroll along the River Nene to where there will be time to look around the NVR station before returning to the Ferry Meadows by train. Suitable for: 8yrs+ Easy access: Phone for details Booking required: Yes Meeting point: Visitor Centre Cost: £4 (rail fare) Wednesday 11 or Thursday 12 May
Badger Watch 7.15pm-11pm Join Rangers Ashley Wheal and Greg Higby for a talk on the life of a badger followed by a silent vigil at a badger sett to try and catch a glimpse of these shy creatures. Suitable for: Adults & 12yrs+ Easy access: Phone for details Booking required: Yes Cost: £10 Thursday 26 May
Discover Wild Food 1.30pm-3pm Get tips on collecting and identifying wild food. Suitable for: Adults & 12yrs+ Easy access: Yes Booking required: Yes
Sunday 22 May
Nene Outdoors Open Day 10.30am-4pm Ever wanted to have a go at water sports? Want to learn the difference between a canoe and a kayak, or maybe you’d like to try out a paddle board. We will have instructors on hand for you to try out something new. Suitable for: All ages Easy access: Phone for details Booking required: No (drop-in anytime) Meeting point: Lakeside Saturday 28 May
Half-term Trail 10am-3.30pm Collect a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre then return to claim your prize. Suitable for: All ages Easy access: Yes Booking required: No (drop-in anytime) Cost: 50p
Friday 3 June
Pond Dipping and Bug Hunt
10.30am-12noon or 1.30pm-3pm Join our education team to find out who calls the lakes of Ferry Meadows home and then look in the woods for mini-beasts. Suitable for: 5yrs+ Easy access: Yes Booking required: Yes Meeting point: Discovery Den Sunday 19 June
Forest Crafts for Kids
10.30am-12noon or 1.30pm-3pm Learn how to use some simple tools to make forest crafts to take home and keep. Bring Dad on his special day - it’s Father’s Day. Suitable for: 7yrs+ Easy access: Phone for details Booking required: Yes Meeting point: Lakeside car park Cost: £5
Tuesday 31 May
Story Event
10.30am-12.30pm Activities based upon a classic children’s story. Suitable for: 5yrs+ Easy access: Yes Booking required: Yes Meeting point: Discovery Den Cost: £2.50
Wednesday 1 June
Wild Wednesday
Thursday 2 June
Going on a Bear Hunt
10.30am-12noon or 1.30pm-3pm Bring your own teddy bear, listen to a story and make bear related crafts. Then join us on a bear hunt around Ferry Meadows to find Barney the Bear. Includes a ride on the miniature railway and a goodie bag. Suitable for: 3yrs+ Easy access: Yes Booking required: Yes Meeting point: Visitor Centre Cost: £5
Discover how Nene Park has changed through the decades. Memories and photos have been used to create an outdoor trail. Pick up a leaflet to guide you to the panels from the Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre or download from our website.
Nature Tots
10am-11.30am A monthly 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
Support our work
June 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
Nene Park: The Untold Story Trail
Every year over £50,000 is spent delivering guided walks and other public events. Monday 27 June
Discovering Trees
1.30pm-4pm Join Ranger Ashley Wheal for an illustrated talk in the Visitor Centre for the first hour. This will be followed by a walk to identify some of our native trees. Suitable for: 18yrs+ Easy access: Phone for details Booking required: Yes Thursday 30 June
Discover Wild Food
4.30pm-6pm Get tips on collecting and identifying wild food. Suitable for: Adults & 12yrs+ Easy access: Yes Booking required: Yes
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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New Face on the Board Cllr Graham Casey As a local Councillor I was delighted to have been invited to join the Board of Nene Park Trust. Ferry Meadows is virtually on my doorstep and I am looking forward to playing a part in its development as the City continues to grow and move forward. I moved to Peterborough nearly 30 years ago. One of my first memories of the City was the view of the river, the railway, the rowing lake and the green open landscape as viewed from the Nene Parkway. Since then I have had many adventures with my family within the Park and I truly appreciate what a wonderful facility we have.
New Faces at the Trust Kristine Heaton Education & Events Assistant I am very excited to be joining the Education and Events team. I cannot wait to get started in exploring and discovering the Park and getting people involved in interacting with nature and the outdoors. Whatever the weather or season, there’s always something new to find. Coming from a background in outdoor education and bushcraft, I am keen to put my knowledge and skills to use in giving schools and visitors the opportunity to explore the Park in new ways. I am very much looking forward to the time ahead at Nene Park Trust.
Philip Goodley Education & Events Assistant Having just started at the Trust this February, I am looking forward to working in such a beautiful environment. My experiences and background features outdoor education, teaching and customer service. Helping others to learn and doing so in such a great place is something I have wanted to do for some time. I hope to combine my experiences to deliver the best sessions I can in my role as an Education and Events Assistant. Growing up in South Lincolnshire I have fond memories of family day trips to the Park and no doubt I will soon have more to add to those from my childhood.
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Emma Wood Visitor Centre Assistant I joined Nene Park Trust in January as a Visitor Centre Assistant. Over the last three years I have gained a vast amount of knowledge about the Park and its visitors through my previous employment within the Park cafés. I have always enjoyed visiting Ferry Meadows from a young age and have fond memories of picnics, long walks and playing on the pirate ship with my sister and grandparents. I’m looking forward to the challenge ahead and making your visit more enjoyable!
Matthew Butler Visitor Centre Assistant I have worked at Nene Park Trust in the Visitor Centre for the past two years as a seasonal member of staff. Recently, this has been made permanent. I have gained a vast amount of knowledge about the Park and enjoy seeing visitors spend time in the Park. I am looking forward to the new challenges ahead and working as part of such a great team. One of the aspects of my job which I really enjoy is assisting with events such as Tree Climbing for Kids and Going on a Bear Hunt which are great fun.
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ene Park Trust is shaping the future of the Park for the next thirty years. What would you like to see in your Park in the future?
Peterborough’s population is rapidly expanding and the number of Park visitors is increasing every year. To ensure that the Park can meet this future demand, as well protecting the landscape and wildlife, we are producing a new Park Master Plan. The Master Plan will include the new facilities which will be needed, along with new structures and landscape features. Many features of the Park, such as bridges, paths and buildings are requiring critical repair and improvement in order to provide for the current and future increases in visitor numbers. The Untold Story project on page 12 has been well timed as we have looked back at the Park’s history to help shape its future. This Heritage Lottery Funded project has been inspiring, giving current Trust staff the opportunity to hear the vision of the Park’s creators from the 1970s. Their vision to create a park for the people of Peterborough in the natural landscape of the Nene River Valley is still just as valid today. We now also need to consider issues such as climate change, flood water management and loss of wildlife species and habitats. The Trust recognises what an important job it is to plan the Park for the next thirty years, so SLR Consulting have been assisting the Trust. They have an excellent record of carrying out similar work at other locations. Combining their experience with the local knowledge of Board Trustees and staff has stimulated much discussion and many ideas.
In the spring, sessions will be held with tenants, local organisations and volunteers to gain their comments and ideas on the draft plan. A public session will be held which is open to anyone with an interest in the Park on 14 April at 1pm to 3pm in the John Horrell Room next to the Visitor Centre. You can also keep an eye on the website for updates. Clare Freeman Head of Landscape SPRING SUMMER
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id you know that over 50% of Peterborough’s population were not even born when the Park opened to the public in 1978? Many visitors also find it a surprise to learn that the lakes are a result of gravel extraction and were not naturally formed.
The Untold Story project gave us the opportunity to tell many tales from the Park’s past. Read on to find out how we have told these stories. LISTEN: A series of interviews were recorded with people directly involved in both creating and developing the Park. The interviews are available from Peterborough’s Archive Service based in Peterborough Library. SEE: A short film, produced by local film-maker Martyn Moore, is available on our website and YouTube channel. Project partners Vivacity are also kindly hosting a small exhibition in Squire’s Coffee House at Peterborough Museum showing more images from the Park’s past. EXPLORE: Discover how Nene Park has changed through the decades. Memories and photos have been used to create an outdoor trail at Ferry Meadows. Pick up a leaflet at the Visitor Centre which will guide you to the panels. DISCOVER: Historical documents held by Nene Park Trust have been digitally scanned and placed with Peterborough’s Archive Service based in Peterborough Library. LEARN: Packs for schools will soon be available. 12
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The project was made possible through lottery funding and through the help of all those who volunteered their time and support. You can also see more images from our archives through our Memory Monday posts on our Facebook page. Who knows, you could see someone you recognize or maybe even yourself. David Radley Visitor Services Officer
Partnerships for Wildlife
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hrough the support of our many different partners, funders and volunteers we have been able to make real improvements to the Park for both people and wildlife. “Peterborough is Buzzing” is a National Lottery funded project led by Buglife, a national charity which champions invertebrates. The project aim is to turn areas across the city, including areas of Nene Park, into species rich wildflower meadows for the benefit of many species of insect. An extra £1000 was also kindly donated by The Chapman Charitable Trust towards creating an additional hectare of wildflower meadow on Oak Meadow in Ferry Meadows. Buglife have also been busy carrying out habitat assessments of Nene Park. These provide us with management advice for making sites better for wildlife and for looking at which additional species the Park could support. In 2014, Froglife, a national reptile and amphibian charity based in the city, undertook a reptile survey of Thorpe Meadows and Orton Staunch. Last year this survey concentrated on Ferry Meadows and next year they will be looking at the rural estate. The survey showed how important the site is for Grass Snakes and also discovered an otherwise unknown population of Common Lizard. Now that we know where these animals live we can manage the habitat to help them. This year we will be continuing to work with Froglife on the Nene Dragon Finder Project which creates habitats for amphibians and reptiles while also benefiting other wildlife. Last year, we hosted the first Wildlife Festival in the Park to celebrate the wildlife of the city. This was a weeklong series of events led by many different partners culminating in a finale event. The event did a great job of raising awareness of the many conservation groups working in the area and the wildlife that they champion. Nene Park Trust has had a long association with the Peterborough Bird Club (PBC). Many of their members have been visiting the Park since before its creation. Besides sponsoring the bird feeders in Ham Mere, PBC members also undertake regular Wetland Bird Surveys in the Park as part of a nationwide survey of water birds. This data helps the Trust understand the importance of the Park for these birds. Cambridgeshire Bat Group led a guided walk as well as a Beginning with Bats Training Workshop. They also recorded several species of bat including the rare migratory Nathusius’ Pipistrelle (only the second record for the Park). Other specialist surveys included the Environment Agency’s Fish Survey of Lynch Lake which highlighted the presence of Spined Loach. A species found in only six river systems in eastern England.
Image by Chris Porsz
A large part of the survey work that was undertaken was funded by a generous donation from the Jack Paxston Charitable Trust and with a new fundraiser soon to be in post, this will open up new doors and exciting opportunities for making Nene Park an even better place for both people and wildlife. Chris Park Conservation Officer SPRING SUMMER
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ene Park Trust is delighted to be part of the Nenescape Landscape Partnership which will see exciting projects happening in and around Peterborough over the next six years. Through a series of projects in the Nene Valley, from Northampton to Peterborough, Nenescape will build knowledge and understanding of the landscape and its history. It will also improve the visitor experience through improved access and interpretation to heritage sites, and reduce threats and negative impacts on heritage. Amanda Johnson has been appointed as the Nenescape Project Development Manager. Amanda will be visiting Nene Park in her first month to meet all the community groups and local charities whose ideas have helped to shape the projects. Amanda has been working in Wellingborough and knows the Nene Valley well and is really looking forward to helping partners and community groups to deliver their ideas on the ground. Nenescape is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund as part of the Landscape Partnership programme. Funding has been secured for the next 18 months of the development phase in which projects will be further worked up. An earmarked grant of ÂŁ2.8m from the Heritage Lottery Fund will help
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achieve a well-managed, understood and appreciated landscape that tells tales of times gone by; inspires a sense of adventure; is easy to explore; rich in wildlife, and resilient to the pressures of on-going population growth. Projects happening in Peterborough this year will include re-enactments at Ferry Meadows and archaeological surveys of the Scheduled Ancient Monument at Ferry Meadows. Keep an eye out in the Park for more information. Over the next few years there will be many opportunities for local people to be involved in shaping the projects and learning new skills. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas at future events.
Clare Freeman Head of Landscape
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To celebrate the opening of the Badger Play Area in Ferry Meadows, this edition is all about Badgers! BADG ER ART
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Word scramble: worms • nuts • insects • berries • frogs. True or false – 1) False 2) True 3) False – they’re called sows 4) True 5) True
ANSWERS
1. Badge rs h ave a re a ll y b ad se n se o f sme ll 2 . A m a le b adge r is c a lle d a b o a r 3. A fe m a le b adge r is c a lle d a v ixe n 4. B adge rs’ h ome s a re c a lle d se t ts 5. Badge rs h ave 5 to e s, jus t li k e us!