Parklife The magazine of Nene Park Trust, Peterborough AUTUMN/WINTER 2010
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Chief Executive’s View At a time when the news seems to be full of stories about cuts in spending and public services, it’s important to reflect on what this means for Nene Park.
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Chief Executive’s View Adapted Cycling Scheme A Messy Business The Park is Buzzing Seen an Otter? Think Mink! Events Listings Already on Route to 2020 Take the Bait or Try Golfing Jobs for the Future Conservation Update New Faces at the Trust
Thanks to the careful thought that went into the creation of the Trust in the 1980’s, Nene Park is today managed and financed as an independent organisation in control of its own destiny. In fact, Nene Park Trust was one of the first organisations of its type established in the UK. Of course, we too have to operate within budget limits and are always seeking more efficient ways of delivering a high quality park. However, the good news is that our independence and funding arrangements mean that our plans for the next year and beyond are very much about improving and extending what we offer, rather than cutting back. Having launched our new 2020 strategy earlier in the year, work is already well underway on a number of exciting projects across the Park. You can read more about this on page 8. Over the past few months, we’ve also been delighted to welcome some new team members to join our existing and experienced staff. Find out who they are and what they’ll be doing on page 11. So, whilst the national picture may not always be positive, we will continue working hard to make sure Nene Park is one of the highest quality country parks in the UK. We hope you enjoy the results. James McCulloch Chief Executive, Nene Park Trust
We hope you enjoy reading this edition of Parklife. If you require Parklife in a Braille, audio or large text format please contact Nene Park Trust on the details below. If you would like to make any comments or go on our mailing list to receive information about the Park and future editions of Parklife, please write or email to Nene Park Trust at the address 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 2010.
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Peterborough Adapted Cycling Scheme
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he Vivacity Sports Development Team has launched a new cycle scheme at Ferry Meadows for disabled people who are not able to use regular two-wheeled cycles.
By using specifically adapted cycles and hand cycles, the scheme enables people of all ages to have the freedom to participate in physical activities in a way that perhaps they have not had the opportunity to before. Stuart is one of the volunteer trainers who was introduced to the sport by Barry, another volunteer trainer. They both saw the scheme as a great way to give other disabled people similar experiences to their own. “We really enjoy coaching the people who come to have a go. It is very rewarding to see how much pleasure our members get from riding the bikes.” Stuart and Barry are particularly looking forward to the scheme growing so more and more people with disabilities can get out and exercise. To get involved you just need to become a member of the scheme and complete an induction course on how to use the equipment. You then receive a membership card which allows you to use the bikes which are hired out from Lakeside Leisure in Ferry Meadows. Members of the scheme can hire bikes at a rate of £2.50 per hour with hire credits purchased from the Vivacity Sports Development Team. Nene Park Trust have created three leaflets showing suitable routes for the scheme and have made some changes to improve access and safety. For example two gates were adapted to make it easier for adapted cyclists to pass through and rails were also added to one of the bridges to improve safety.
For more information about the scheme and induction sessions contact Tom Potts, Disability Sports Development Officer at Vivacity on (01733) 863807 or Matt Taylor Community Sports Development Officer on (01733) 863783. Rachel Storey Park Ranger
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A Messy Business
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id you know that there are now an estimated 8 million dogs in Britain and that these 8 million dogs produce around about 1,000 tonnes of waste a day? If you didn’t, you may be surprised by these figures.
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Fortunately, the vast majority of dog owners do clean up after their dogs. Otherwise, popular walking spots, like Ferry Meadows, would be no-go-zones. However, as any regular visitor to Nene Park will testify dog mess can still be a problem in some areas. Admittedly, things have improved from the days when clearing up after your dog was the exception rather than the rule, and we are pleased that the blue bins at Ferry Meadows suitable for dog waste are well used. However, we are now witnessing a new phenomenon; bags of dog mess decorating our trees and bushes. Some may argue that this is better than leaving it on the ground, but this overlooks the fact that it takes much longer to breakdown and poses a significant health risk to those tasked with removing it. This is of course apart from the obvious unsightliness that this form of littering causes. So what to do if you see a dog owner failing to clear up or failing to put the bagged waste into a bin? Although you may feel tempted to let the owner know how you feel this can easily lead to a confrontation. We recommend that you let us know about it. Although our Rangers are constantly on the lookout for offenders, a description of both the owner and the dog will help us to identify offenders and catch them in the act. You can let us know in the following ways;
• Tell a Ranger on-site. • Report it at the Visitor Centre. us an email describing the dog, the person and where • Send it took place to visitor.services@neneparktrust.org.uk with dog fouling as the subject.
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The Park is Buzzing
David Radley Visitor Services Officer
ver the summer, we had an additional 60,000 workers in the Park after giving a quiet corner over to some local bee keepers to put their hives on. The bees were busy pollinating wildflowers in the Park for us as well as making honey for their keepers. Here are some amazing facts about bees. in three mouthfuls of the food we eat is • One derived from plants dependent on pollination. the UK, there are an estimated 70 crops • Independent on, or which benefit from, bees. economic value of honey bees and • The bumble bees in the UK as pollinators of commercially grown crops is approximately £220 million per year. UK has lost more than 3 million hectares • The of bee-friendly wildflower rich habitat since the Second World War, but only 6,500 hectares have been recreated by farming and wildlife schemes. To find out more about bees visit: www.britishbee.org.uk Chris Park Conservation Officer
Image shows an otter, easily mistaken for a mink!
Seen an Otter? Think Mink. W
hile I am out and about in Nene Park, people often ask me to identify plants and wildlife they have seen. Usually it’s birds or plants but sometimes it’s something else that they have seen swimming in the lakes or river. “I’ve seen an otter” they tell me excitedly. This is where I need as much information as possible because otters are easily confused with mink. Although otters can be twice the length of mink and weigh up to ten times more, in the water this is not obvious, especially since most sightings are only for a few seconds. One clue to telling them apart is that otters show less of their body while swimming than mink. This is because mink trap much more air in their coat which makes them more buoyant. Another clue is the time of day. Otters are much shyer than mink and are rarely seen in daylight. Mink, on the other hand, are bolder and can be seen day or night. Another thing to remember is that mink are a lot more common than otters despite not being a native species: American mink were introduced to Britain in the 1920’s and kept in captivity before escaping in the 1950’s. The American mink established itself at a time that otters were suffering due to water pollution and habitat destruction.
Mink eat fish, birds, insects and small mammals including the endangered water vole. Otters have a similar diet but will target more fish and are not a major threat to water voles. found in the Park. Otter poo (or spraint) has a very distinctive fishy smell and if you know where to look it is easy to identify. So if you ever see me sniffing around under bridges or along the river bank you’ll know what I’m doing! Mink sightings in the Park however, are much rarer than even five years ago. Sightings used to be common on Overton lake by the boat moorings and by Ham Bridge. Hopefully the tide is turning and otters will continue to increase in numbers but you may have to stay up late to see one... Good luck! Dave Linscott Park Ranger
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Walks, Talks, Events and Discovery Day Programme • Walks, Talks, Events and D
Events Information For bookings and enquiries: Tel: 01733 234193 Email: visitor.services@neneparktrust.org.uk Details of events can be found on our website: www.neneparktrust.org.uk Events are free unless otherwise stated.
Easy Access Events These are events which are accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs. Events which require accessing uneven terrain or crossing obstacles are not classified as easy access. Please contact us if you have any queries regarding the accessibility of an event.
Walk Information Ranger led walks vary in length. Some walks involve crossing stiles and uneven terrain and are therefore not easy access. Please ensure that you wear suitable clothing and footwear and remember to bring refreshments.
Children’s events All children aged under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. One adult may accompany a maximum of three children.
Monday 25th October
Collecting Acorns 1.30pm–3.30pm Join Ranger Ashley Wheal for a short talk on why Oaks are important for butterflies followed by acorn collecting and planting. Suitable for: All ages Easy access: Phone for details Booking required: Yes Meeting point: Visitor Centre
Wednesday 27th October
Faces in the Woods 11am–3pm (drop-in) Make a clay face and decorate it with items scavenged from the woodland floor. Wear old clothes. Suitable for: 3yrs+ Easy access: Yes Booking required: No Meeting point: Ask at the Visitor Centre
Wednesday 27th October
Woodlands Day 11am–3pm Chainsaw Carving, Birds of Prey, Ferret Roulette, Woodcrafts, The Tree Doctor and activities for all ages. Check website for more details in run up to event. Free entry but may be a small charge for some activities. Suitable for: All ages Easy access: Yes Booking required: No Meeting point: Ferry Meadows
October Wednesday 13th October
Walk in the Woods 2pm–4pm A walk through Bluebell and Lynch Wood stopping at points of interest. Suitable for: 10yrs+ Easy access: No Booking required: Yes Meeting point: Visitor Centre
Wednesday 20th October
Wednesday Wander 10am–3pm A long distance walk for experienced walkers in and around Nene Park over rough terrain. We may stop at a pub so bring some money. Suitable for: 16yrs+ Easy access: No Booking required: Yes Meeting point: Phone for details
Saturday 23rd October until Sunday 31st October
Halloween Trail 11am–3pm Collect a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre and return to claim your prize when you finish. One prize per sheet. Charge: 50p per sheet Suitable for: 3–12yrs Easy access: Yes Booking required: No Meeting point: Collect trail from Visitor Centre
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Friday 29th October
November Thursday 4th November
Beginners Photography 1.45pm–3.45pm Join Ranger Ashley Wheal for a beginners course and learn some top tips. Indoor event. Dogs must be left outside. Suitable for: 12yrs+ Easy access: Yes Booking required: Yes Meeting point: Visitor Centre
Wednesday 17th November
End of Season Walk 1pm–3pm A walk around Ferry Meadows looking back on the year and forward to what the winter holds in store. Suitable for: All ages Easy access: Yes Booking required: No Meeting point: Visitor Centre
Wednesday 24th November
Walk with a Ranger 1.30pm–4pm Join Ranger Ian Lowe for a walk around Ferry meadows pointing out things of interest and answering your questions. Suitable for: All ages Easy access: Yes Booking required: No Meeting point: Visitor Centre
December
Go Batty
Wednesday 1st December
10.30am–12.30pm (drop-in)
Discovering Trees
Make a flapping or flying bat and a batman mask. Dogs must be left outside. Suitable for: 3yrs+ Easy access: Yes Booking required: No Meeting point: Visitor Centre
1.30pm–3.45pm
Friday 29th October & Sunday 31st October
Join Ranger Ashley Wheal for an illustrated talk in the Visitor Centre followed by a walk to identify our native trees. Suitable for: All ages Easy access: Yes Booking required: Yes Meeting point: Visitor Centre
Spooky Train Ride
Seasonal Trail
11.30am–4.30pm (trains run every 15 mins)
Starts Saturday 4th December
Climb aboard the miniature railway and see how many spooky things you can spot. Normal fare applies but free if you wear Halloween fancy dress. Suitable for: All ages Easy access: Yes (phone for details). Booking required: No Meeting point: Miniature railway
A seasonal trail will be available all year round. Collect a sheet from the Visitor Centre and return to claim your prize. One prize per sheet. Charge: 50p per sheet Suitable for: All ages Easy access: Yes Booking required: No Meeting point: Collect sheet from Visitor Centre
Tuesday 14th December
Tree Planting 10am–12noon Keep warm this winter by coming along and helping the Rangers. Wear boots or wellies. Suitable for: All ages Easy access: No Booking required: Yes Meeting point: Visitor Centre
Discovery Day Programme • Walks, Talks, Events and Discovery Day Programme Wednesday 15th December
How to Lay a Hedge 10am–3pm (drop-in) Watch a demonstration of this rural craft and ask any questions you may have. Suitable for: All ages Easy access: Depends on location Booking required: No Meeting point: To be arranged
Saturday 19th February until Sunday 27th February
Tree Detectives 11am–3pm (drop-in)
Wildlife Explorer Events 10am–12noon
From Bottle to Bird Feeder
Collect a puzzle sheet from the Visitor Centre then use your detective skills to solve the clues and return for your prize. One prize per sheet. Charge: 50p per sheet Suitable for: 8yrs+ Easy access: Yes Booking required: No Meeting point: Collect sheet from Visitor Centre
10am–12noon (drop-in)
Wednesday 23rd February
Wildlife Explorers is the Junior Membership of the Royal Society for the protection of birds (RSPB). The group encourages an interest in nature via fun activities. There is a charge of 50p for members and £1 for non-members, adults go free. Nonmembers are welcome but will be encouraged to join Wildlife Explorers after two sessions. Suitable for: 7-12 years Booking required: Yes Meeting point: Resource Centre near main car park
Nesting Materials
Sunday 31st October
Tuesday 21st December
Give our feathered friends a Christmas present by turning a used bottle into a garden bird feeder. Please bring a rinsed out plastic bottle. Dogs must be left outside. Suitable for: 3yrs+ Easy access: Yes Booking required: No Meeting point: Visitor Centre
January Thursday 20th January
Walk with a Ranger 1.15pm–4pm Join Ranger Ian Lowe for a walk around Ferry meadows pointing out things of interest and answering questions. Suitable for: All ages Easy access: Yes Booking required: Yes Meeting point: Phone for details
Sunday 23rd January
Bird Cakes 11am–3pm (drop-in) Give the birds a treat by making some seedy cakes and learn how to join in the RSPB’s Big Garden Bird Watch the following weekend. Wear old clothes. Dogs must be left outside. Suitable for: All ages Easy access: Yes Booking required: No Meeting point: Visitor Centre
Wednesday 26th January
Winter Bird Watching Walk 1pm–3.30pm Bring your binoculars and join Conservation Officer Chris Park for an afternoon of bird watching. Suitable for: All ages Easy access: Yes Booking required: No Meeting point: Visitor Centre
February Saturday 19th February until Sunday 27th February
Scavenger Hunt 11am–3pm (drop-in) Collect a list of items to scavenge from the Visitor Centre, complete the hunt and return for your prize. One prize per sheet. Charge: 50p per sheet Suitable for: 5yrs+ Easy access: Phone for details Booking required: No Meeting point: Collect sheet from Visitor Centre
11am–3pm (drop-in) Help the birds build their nests by making a nesting material station to hang outside. Dogs must be left outside. Suitable for: 5yrs+ Easy access: Yes Booking required: No Meeting point: Visitor Centre
March Sunday 6th March
Art in the Park 11am–2pm (drop-in) Show your artistic side by helping us to construct a wild work of art out of nature’s materials. Suitable for: All ages Easy access: Yes Booking required: No Meeting point: Visitor Centre
Saturday 19th March
Walk in the Woods 10am–12noon A walk through Bluebell and Lynch Wood stopping at points of interest. Suitable for: 10yrs+ Easy access: No Booking required: Yes Meeting point: Phone for details
Sunday 20th March
Sunflower Challenge 11am–3pm (drop-in) Sign up for the sunflower challenge. Make a sunflower growing kit, plant your seeds and take them home to grow. Suitable for: All ages Easy access: Yes Booking required: No Meeting point: Visitor Centre
Tuesday 22nd March
A Natural Halloween We will be looking at things which screech and howl in the night.
Sunday 28th November
Nature’s Giants It is National Tree Week, so to celebrate we will be taking a closer look at these amazing plants.
Sunday 12th December
Christmas for Birds Discover how to help our birds survive the winter. We will make bird feeders and more besides.
Sunday 30th January
Big Garden Bird Watch How many birds can you see in an hour or two? Come along and help with our Big Garden Bird Watch survey.
Sunday 27th February
Nest Box Week Come and help make nest boxes and learn what uses them.
Sunday 27th March
Hedge Laying and Coppicing Cutting things down can be good for wildlife. Find out how.
Also, don’t miss... Saturday 6th November
Firework Fiesta Ferry Meadows Country Park Gates open 4pm Bonfire and Fireworks, Connect FM Roadshow, Live Bands, Fairground Rides, Sideshows and Stalls.
Walk with a Ranger
For more information see www.fireworkfiesta.com
1.15pm – 4.30pm
Ticket Hotline: 01733 452336
Join Ranger Ian Lowe for a six-mile walk in and around Ferry Meadows over rough terrain. See walk information for more details. Suitable for: All ages Easy access: No Booking required: Yes Meeting point: Phone for details
Sunday 5th December
Santa Run Ferry Meadows Country Park Starts 11am Help to fundraise for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) by taking part in their Santa Fun Run. For more information see www.each.org.uk or call 01223 205180. AUTUMN/WINTER 10 | ISSUE 6 7
Already on Route to 2020
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ow that the Trust’s new ten year strategic plan 2020 has been approved by the Board of Trustees, the team have already begun making great strides towards delivering projects on the ground. Visitors may already have started to see evidence of this work, but there’s a lot more to follow. So, what will you see? refurbished Visitor Centre at Ferry Meadows with new • Ainteractive interpretation is already in place. new improved Nene Park Trust website will be • Alaunched this autumn. Ferry Meadows Cafe will be refurbished and • The re-launched in the spring. and information boards across Nene Park will • Signs be improved and replaced on a phased basis from next year. education room at Ferry Meadows will be refurbished • The prior to the launch of an exciting new education programme in the spring.
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A new building will be constructed at Ferry Meadows over the winter to house new and improved rolling stock for the miniature railway.
There’s also a lot of work going on behind the scenes that visitors won’t be able to see. This work will help us to manage Nene Park into the future and achieve our aim of raising the quality of the Park and its facilities and becoming one of the best country parks in the UK.
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Over the next twelve months, the team will also be working on:
• Creating a new electronic mapping system for Nene Park. out wildlife and archaeological surveys of Ferry • Carrying Meadows. a landscape management plan for Ferry • Developing Meadows to set out exactly how we will manage the site to enhance the landscape and facilities for visitors and wildlife.
• A review of play facilities at Ferry Meadows. We think it’s a great start to a challenging but exciting ten years for the Park. The Trust very much appreciates the comments and support we have already received from park visitors for these improvements. We do value your thoughts and ideas so please let us know how you think we are doing in delivering our new plan by contacting us via Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre or at visitor.services@neneparktrust.org.uk 2020 is available to the public as a summary or in full from the Nene Park Trust website www.neneparktrust.org.uk and at Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre.
Susan Taylor Visitor Services Manager
Go on... Take the Bait!
Or Give Golf a Go!
rton Pond is now the venue for an exciting project that introduces disabled adults and children to the sport of angling. A lot of work has gone into preparing the area such as building fishing platforms and tackling the vegetation both in and around the pond. There are also plenty of great ideas on how to further improve the site. Although there is still work to do, a safe and pleasant venue to spend time and catch some fish is already up and running.
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hy not combine your trip to Ferry Meadows with a round of Pitch & Putt? The great thing about Pitch & Putt is that anybody from absolute beginners to regular players can enjoy the course. So whether you’re fine tuning your putting or picking up a golf club for the first time you’re more than welcome.
This is thanks to all the volunteers who have helped us get started and organisations such as the Environment Agency, Peterborough Disabled Angling & Sports Club and Nene Park Trust who have all provided valuable advice and support.
At the weekend a round costs just £3.50 for under 18’s and £4.30 for adults. During the week it’s even cheaper with under 18’s paying £3.00 and adults £3.70. This includes the use of clubs and balls though you are welcome to bring your own.
We have a great coaching team which is made up of a mixture of level 1 and level 2 coaches, all of whom are volunteers. Courses start with basic skills and participants can then, depending on their capabilities, progress through to higher levels and pursue whichever branch of angling takes their fancy. Participants can even choose to follow a course which could lead to them becoming coaches themselves. If you would like to come along and give us a hand with improving and maintaining the site or would like to know more about the scheme we would love to hear from you. You can contact us, Molly and Ian, on (01733) 320972 or by email: thewagglerman@yahoo.co.uk Ian & Molly Donald Peterborough Disabled Angling & Sports Club
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The course is maintained by the same staff who look after our full 18 hole golf course so you know it will always be in top condition and we open from dawn to dusk all year round. So come along and who knows with a bit of practice you’ll be hitting holes-in-one in no time. For more information visit our website: www.ortonmeadowsgolfcourse.co.uk or give us a call on (01733) 237478. Simon Fitton Director of Golf Nene Valley Golf Services AUTUMN/WINTER 10 | ISSUE 6 9
Jobs for the Future
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he Future Jobs Fund is part of the Government’s “Backing Young Britain” scheme. It is targeted at unemployed young people aged 18-24 who have been on Jobs Seekers Allowance for between 26 - 50 weeks. The programme aims to ensure that every participant finishes the programme with a greatly enhanced range of skills and knowledge and a more confident approach to job seeking. The Trust were keen to be involved in this project and we received a large number of applications to fill the available place. After a very competitive interview process we took on Joshua as a Park Assistant to work alongside the Ranger Team. To give Joshua the best possible opportunity to get back into work after the placement he was included in our training programme straight away. Two of the Trust’s Park Rangers, Peter Gentlemen and Gary Mason, acted as mentors in order to help Joshua’s integration into the work programme.
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As Joshua explains he was soon fully involved in the day-to-day running of the Park; “My role at Nene Park covers a variety of different tasks. Some of the tasks I am responsible for range from mowing the grass or cutting the hedges to painting fences and benches to general repairs around the park. I have also been part of the Ranger led events for the community with activities such as kite making and building environmental sculptures”. The scheme has been great for everybody involved and we would like to thank Joshua for all his hard work and wish him all the best for his future career. However this is not the end of the story. Fortunately, Peterborough has been successful in obtaining funding for a second round of Future Jobs Fund employees. This means a new Park Assistant will be starting with us this autumn. Tom Wopat Head Ranger
New Faces at the Trust Anna Thompson Education and Events Officer This post has been created to help the Trust launch an education programme. I am looking forward to inviting school groups to our new Education Centre which will be developed over the winter and sharing the fantastic wildlife of Nene Park with them.
Conservation Update
David Radley Visitor Services Officer
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n my new role as Conservation Officer, I will be working closely with the Landscape Team to look at how to modify and improve the way Nene Park is managed. Here are a few things that we have achieved so far: In Thorpe Meadows, there was a large amount of grassland that was cut regularly but seldom used. This year we left large areas of grass to grow. This benefited the wildlife as these grasslands were buzzing with insects and butterflies. Then in July, the grass was cut for hay by a local farmer to use as animal feed. One instant success of this change was the number of bee orchids that appeared in the area. In time, this change will also benefit and encourage other wildflowers found in Thorpe Meadows such as cowslips and snake’s head fritillaries. We are also working with organisations and agencies such as Natural England and the local Wildlife Trust to improve Nene Park. For example, the large area of riverside grassland of Heron and Long Meadows will be entered into a Stewardship Scheme to protect and improve these valuable areas. Wildflower seeds have also been collected and stored from the Castor Meadows area of Nene Park. Some of this seed has already been used by a tenant farmer to improve the diversity of meadow land at Water Newton. So when you are out enjoying the Park and notice areas of uncut grassland and sunny corners full of flowering weeds that are buzzing with insects, then please, for a moment, remove those ‘gardener’s spectacles’ and think of it not as being untidy but as valuable wildlife habitat.
Chris Park Conservation Officer
As the new Visitor Services Officer I will be helping to make Ferry Meadows and all the other sites the Trust manages even better places to visit. Now is a great time to come to the Park as there is still plenty to see and there is a full events programme throughout the coming months.
Nicola Bunce Finance Officer I initially started working for the Trust on a temporary basis. However, after three months I was very pleased to secure a permanent position. Although I am relatively new to the Trust I have been a regular visitor to Nene Park and Ferry Meadows for much longer and I love to get out into the Park whenever I can.
Richard Barnes Landscape Manager I was delighted to start as the Landscape Manager this summer, and join an experienced and enthusiastic team dedicated to managing Nene Park as a clean, safe, sustainable and attractive natural environment. I’m looking forward to helping make the vision and strategic plan for the Park a reality, with particular reference to the Landscape Objectives set out in the new 2020 document.
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What are you doing today?
Play Golf!
Two Great Courses- Two Great Choices ORTON MEADOWS Golf Course Orton Waterville, Peterborough PE2 5UU Tel: 01733 237478 www.ortonmeadowsgolfcourse.co.uk THORPE WOOD Golf Course Thorpe Wood, Peterborough PE3 6SE Tel: 01733 267701 www.thorpewoodgolfcourse.co.uk
• Pay as you play
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• Large well-stocked Golf Shops
• Golf Societies welcome
Horse Riding in Nene Park
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01733 234193
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01733 234418 Lakeside Leisure, Watersports Centre, Ferry Meadows, Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU
Ferry Meadows Railway Nene Park, Peterborough
• A train ride for children of all ages from 1 to 91 ! • Take a ride across the park from Ham Lane to the Watersport Centre • See website for Autumn/Winter timetable.
Tel: 01933 398889 www.ferrymeadowsrailway.co.uk
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