GROUP
Patrons
Mr Raymond Fagan
Professor David Bellamy OBE
NEWSLETTER SRING 2009
IN THE BEGINING WE MARCHED
A FEW WORDS FROM BRENDA TAYLOR OUR CHAIRPERSON
Thanks to all our hard working volunteers for the many months of very hard work they put in during the winter, clearing the site in preparation for a survey. Without the support and dedication of these volunteers the survey could not have taken place.
Many thanks to Dave Thomas from the probation services for his kind assistance and participation.
Thank you to Countryside Services officers Howard, Garry, Jim and Adrian, also volunteer Peter and professional hedge layer Arwen for their contribution towards the burning of scrub, in October and hedge laying in December 2008.
Our groups target has been achieved through single minded determination to clear the site of rubbish, ragwort, dead trees, unwanted household rubbish, months of litter picking and clearance work.
On the 14th April Barbara Borders our group treasurer and Janet Pell a Land life consultant, spent the day on the reserve in preparation of wild flower planting. The consultants report will be submitted for consideration to Denbighshire County Council and the local nature reserve management committee.
Thank you to Graham Berry of the Wild Life Trust for his impressive and valued information.
A site meeting took place on Monday 20th April between Denbighshire County Council Countryside Services manager Mr Howard Sutcliffe, Mrs Susan Haygarth principle regeneration officer for Denbighshire County Council, and Environmental Associates director Mr Martin Band, private environmental consultants to prepare the nature reserve master plan.
The Rhuddlan Environment Group welcome this support from Denbighshire County Council. All parties are working together to create a 5 hectare Nature Reserve which will help to bring prosperity to our town and it’s surrounding areas in Denbighshire. The Reserve signage is to be agreed.
Our group extends its gratitude to Mr Raymond Fagan, who has supported our actions to protect the last green open space in Rhuddlan. The Rhuddlan Nature Reserve will have the protection of registration as a local Nature Reserve for future generations.
Mr Raymond Fagan and Denbighshire County Council will shortly be holding a M.A.G. meeting to discuss the formal allocation of the Station Road site as a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) which will give the site the level of protection our group has sought for many months.
All LNR applications must be agreed with the countryside council for Wales, and are subject to formal local management arrangements.
We extend our thanks to: -
Clwyd Community Chest -Rhuddlan Town Council - HSBC
Denbighshire Voluntary Services - Keep Wales Tidy –Morrison’s - Awards for All Wales- Sue Haygarth Principal Regeneration & Investment Officer. - Walshaw Care Homes - Apex Travel - Rhuddlan Golf Club - Marks & Spencer - Mrs Timothy, Chemist - Fisher Patton & The Red Baron – K and H Meigh HTM - Denton Commercials - Ann Williams - Co-operative - Premier Inn - Hotpoint -
Halfords - Sainsbury’s - Wendy Clayton - Downsby Antiques - Pizza Hut - The End - Mirror Curls - Comet
Hazel Court - Village Massala, - Prosperity, Pudding & Pie, and the numerous anonymous donators.
NOTES FOR YOUR DIARY:
The next site meeting will be held on Sunday 3rdMay 2009 at 2pm, on the Nature Reserve – Opposite Morfa Rhuddlan. If wet in the Castle Public House, Castle Street, Rhuddlan. The mayor will be presenting the group with a £5,000.00 cheque, the proceeds of a grant received from the Big Lottery Fund, during the course of this meeting.
The A.G.M. will be held on the 3rd June at 7pm in the Community Centre.
The launch of Rhuddlan’s Walkers are Welcome status will be held on Carnival day, 6th June 2009 on the Nature Reserve at 10.30 am.
Editor: Paul Hughes paulhug@cybase.co.uk
Why not join us on one of our walks to help launch Rhuddlan Walkers are welcome.
Walking is good for your health, well being and a way of meeting new friends.
HOUSE AND GARDENS WALK
From Rhuddlan Castle to Bodrhyddan Hall
Led by Denbighshire County walk leader, Brian Hemming - back marker Linda Ash.
An easy guided walk, 3 miles at a gentle pace, suitable for most levels of fitness.
Refreshments: - food and drink required.
Meeting point 12.45pm Rhuddlan Castle
Walk starts a 1pm, on 6th June 2009
Arriving at Bodrhyddan Hall at approximately 2pm we will be given a guided tour of the house and gardens by our host Lord Langford.
RIVERSIDE CIRCULAR WALK.
From Rhuddlan castle
Leader Susan Hilton – back marker Helen Furneaux
7 mile moderate guided walk medium level of fitness required.
Refreshments: - food and drink required.
Meeting point Rhuddlan Castle 1.15pm start 1.30pm.
Walk along the river bank to Brickfields Pond Reserve where a short talk about the reserve will take place.
Return via the new walk/cycle path
Please note:
Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking information at www.rhuddlan.org or e-mail brendamtaylor@btinternet.com.
Responsibility is down to the individuals regarding fitness and adequate attire for the walks.
Any one who wishes to take part in either of the walks please telephone to book your place in advance of the 6th June, on telephone 01745 591670