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The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside

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We are the only conservation charity working to protect wildlife in town, countryside and in the rivers and seas throughout our region.
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The Lancashire Wildlife Trust gives students the red carpet treatment!

The red carpet was rolled on Tuesday evening for an exclusive film premiere evening at the Mitchell and Kenyon Cinema in Preston. Students working with the Tellus Mater funded Trailblazers project from The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside have been working hard over the past 6 months to create films with an environmental message as part of the Trailblazers Media Challenge.

Students from colleges across Lancashire and Greater Manchester have been writing scripts, making sets and costumes and shooting films about environmental issues. Themes included a unique take on the effects of Climate Change as Polar Bears move in to local refrigerators’ as global warming has melted their ice caps. Each film was designed to tackle serious issues in a way that young people can relate to.

The evening began with the students arriving in limousines, and strolling down the red carpet through a sea of paparazzi and autograph hunters, to be interviewed on camera by ‘Trailblazers TV’. Danny Hendleman , a student from Westhoughton 6th form said “our hopes for the film were just bring environmental issues to the forefront of people’s minds”. Students were delighted to see their films on the big screen, and to also see the highlights from their recent hugely successful Dragon’s Den event in which they pitched to local businessmen and gained a total of £5,645 of investment for their projects. As a special treat for their students, the Trailblazers team organised video messages of support from stars of the real Dragons Den Deborah Meaden and Evan Davis. The evening closed with a ceremony in which students received their nationally accredited awards, with some additional Trailblazer Oscars for students who had shown exceptional enthusiasm throughout the year.

Trailblazers Project Co-ordinator, Tim Burrows said “We are delighted with the success of the event and the chance to show off our students fantastic work, we are extremely proud of the dedication and enthusiasm our groups have shown and tonight was all about celebrating this, whilst raising the profile of key environmental issues”.

Footage from the night and the films made by students is soon to be showcased on The Lancashire Wildlife Trust website www.lancswt.org.uk .

The Trailblazers project is funded by the Tellus Mater Foundation and supported by V Involved. Students attended the evening from Cardinal Newman College, Westhoughton 6th form, Bolton School 6th Form, Runshaw College, Rivington and Blackrod 6th form and Cannon Slade 6th form.

If you are interested in working with the Trailblazers please Click here


BLACKPOOL TO HOST NATIONAL WHALE & DOLPHIN WATCH 2009

This year's Seawatch Foundation National Whale and Dolphin Watch will take place from 18th and 26th of July 2009, with the Lancashire coast covered from locations in Blackpool Promenade and Bispham. Members of the public are once again invited to take part, either by helping trained observers or by sending in sightings. This is an opportunity for everyone to become involved in the research which goes into understanding these magnificent creatures.


Blackpool Tower and "The Big One"; David Dunlop

Results of the watch provide a snapshot of the distribution of whales, dolphins and porpoises around the British Isles and are helping inform scientific debate on any change in the range and distribution of species.

Harbour Porpoise is the species most often seen from our shores, with the occasional Bottlenose Dolphin. And of course there are always a variety of waders, wildfowl, gulls, terns and other seabirds to spot, and sometimes seals.


Bottlenose Dolphin, Doug Perrine

You can click here to download a full list of times and locations.

Contact Mr David McGrath, Sustainability Manager, Solaris Centre, Blackpool; Tel: 01253-478 020/3; if you'd like further information.

If you'd like details of The Wildlife Trusts' Save Our Seas Team, click on the SoS logo below.



The End of the Line

The world’s first major documentary about the devastating effect of overfishing, The End of the Line, is to be screened in the North West on World Oceans Day (8th June). 

The End of the Line film is not against fishing.  It’s not against eating fish.  But it is for a responsible attitude towards the oceans.  It specifies the need for marine protected areas where commercial fishing is restricted.  The Wildlife Trusts have been campaigning for marine protected areas for many years, and our Save Our Seas (SOS) team - which has just recruited its one thousandth member - has been an important part of this.

Screenings in our area are currently scheduled for:

Lancaster - The Dukes Cinema (Liz Stanton, Preston Greenpeace, Q&A) - Tell a friend

Liverpool - Picturehouse @ FACT (Liz Gould, Merseyside Greenpeace, Q&A) - Tell a friend

The film is based on the book, ‘The End of the Line: How Overfishing is Changing the World and What We Eatby Charles Clover, Ebury Press, 2005. You can support this Wildlife Trust by ordering a copy online through www.buy.at/lancswildlifetrust.

If you’d like to learn more about The Wildlife Trusts’ Save Our Seas Team, click here.


Elections to the European Union Parliament and to Lancashire County Council are being held in North West England on 4th June

Why should you use your vote? Click here


Reed all about it!

Lancashire Wildlife Trust will join with Preston City Council to host an event at Brockholes Nature Reserve on Saturday 6th June between 11.00am and 3.00pm.

The event forms part of the BBC Breathing Places “Dirty Weekend”, when everyone is encouraged to get out in the fresh air and celebrate their greenspaces.

Volunteers will have the chance to plant reed stems in the lakes, erect reed cages, plant reed seeds in the poly tunnel and raise a sweat with some balsam bashing.

This is a rare chance for the public to see the progress made by Lancashire Wildlife Trust at Brockholes, which is next to junction 31 of the M6. The site is normally closed to visitors, as parts are still unsafe due to past quarrying. The reserve will open officially in Spring 2011.

Lancashire Wildlife Trust would like to thank the Big Lottery Target Wellbeing fund for its support.

Admission is free, but places are limited and booking is essential. Contact 01772 906471 or email parks@preston.gov.uk . Please dress appropriately for the weather, wear your wellies and bring refreshments as there are no catering facilities on site.


Fylde Dunes damaged

Lancashire Wildlife Trust has discovered that a Fylde resident has caused deliberate damage to the sand dunes next to his home, despite written and verbal advice from our Sand Dunes Officer.

The damage occurred when mechanical diggers were used by the resident’s contractors to reshape part of the dunes near Bentinck Road on North Promenade. The height of the dune was greatly reduced, leaving it vulnerable to weather damage.

Despite protests, the contractors returned on 19th May and did further damage.

The dunes are of countywide importance for their plant communities and other wildlife. Once removed, these plant communities can take a long time to re-establish, leaving the sand in an unstable state.

Even small changes in the plant cover and shape of the dunes can lead to ‘knock on effects’ that are hard to predict. Some of these effects could be damaging on a wider scale, with increased wind-blown sand, dune erosion and property damage due to flooding.

Tim Mitcham, the Wildlife Trust’s Head of Conservation, said, ‘We are very disappointed that this work has been undertaken against written advice. It puts further pressure on a very fragile section of dune. Residents have taken great steps to value the dunes as a natural asset. The Council-backed Fylde Sand Dunes Project has worked hard to increase understanding of how dunes benefit us all. Rising sea levels are a serious threat to low-lying Lytham St.Annes. The dune system is a natural defence against climate change and sea level rise.’

A spokesperson for Fylde Borough Council said: “We have been consulting widely with the Wildlife Trust and local residents about the protection and regeneration of the sand dunes for which the Fylde Coast is famous. We have plans that will take years to implement but in the long run they will benefit both the sea defenses of the Borough and the wildlife we are lucky enough to have living in the dunes. We need to make sure residents are aware that anything they do can have a very detrimental effect on the delicate system of dunes and they should always consult with us before they alter them in any way.”

There has been considerable interest in the media and Anne Heslop, our Sand Dunes Project Officer, will be appearing on BBC Northwest Tonight this evening, to put the Trust’s position.

The Wildlife Trust would strongly urge residents to consult the Borough Council if they are considering any sort of work on their dunes and to use the specialist advice of the Sand Dunes Officer, which is freely available for the benefit of all residents.

Read more on this story

The Telegraph http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/5355988/Surgeon-defends-transplanting-sand-dune-outside-his-holiday-home.html

The Mirror http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2009/05/21/duneroamin-115875-21376222/

BBC News http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/lancashire/8059161.stm

The Mail http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1184997/Holiday-homeowner-upsets-locals-bulldozing-50ft-sand-dune-better-view.html

Blackpool,England,UK MP 'gobsmacked' as doctor flattens sand dune Blackpool Gazette

Please click here for more information about the Fylde Sand Dunes


Running for wildlife


L-R Debbie Wright, Wigan Phoenix; Gemma Unsworth, Blackpool Wyre & Fylde Athletic Club

This year's Wildlife Trust "Badger Trail Run " Series began in style last night as a record 129 runners set off on a rather damp evening to tackle the scenic route around Cuerden Valley Park. The series is sponsored by Neales Waste Management.

First home in a very fast 35 min 41 seconds was Rich Smith and first lady home in 12th place overall was Deborah Wright of Wigan Phoenix.

Meanwhile, serious and fun runners alike enjoyed the atmosphere and completed the challenge, which was followed by cakes and tea at the Wildlife Trust Headquarters.

Anyone can take part by signing up on the night at The Barn on Berkeley Drive, which is next to Cuerden Hall. Parking is free, entry costs £5.00 per runner and all proceeds go to help local wildlife. Changing facilities are available and marshals will guide runners around the course.

The next event is on Thursday 18th June. The runs are becoming increasingly popular year on year, with Rossendale Harriers again dominating the team prizes. One first time Badger runner said “Great event - I should have done them before!” Why not go along and see what it's all about?




WALK FOR THE WILDLIFE TRUST FOR LANCASHIRE ROCHDALE LOCAL GROUP

WHEN Sunday 21st June 2009  

WHERE Register with a member of the Trust outside Hollingworth Lake Country Park Info Centre, Littleborough.  Then walk around Hollingworth Lake as many times as you wish.

TIME Registration to take place between 10 am & 4 pm.  All walkers must have returned by 5.00 pm

DISTANCE One circuit around the lake is equivalent to 2.5 miles

FACILITIES Toilets, café, parking (pay & display), dogs welcome but should be on a lead, fund raising activities

REWARDS Raise £25 and over and receive a furry friend or

Raise £100 and over and receive 12 months free membership to The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire

Schools and Teams raising £500 and over to receive an engraved shield

CONTACT For further information regarding the walk please contact the walk organiser: Susan Conway on 07791465522 or 01706 213934

Walk Sponsor Form


Breathing Fire into Green Issues

Lancashire Wildlife Trust is gathering some of the country’s big-hitting Green champions from the worlds of business and commerce for a Dragons’ Den event involving local sixth forms and colleges.

The Trailblazers Project, supported by Tellus Mater Foundation and the v youth working charity, has assembled a panel of firebreathing eco dragons for a groundbreaking event on 22nd April.

Listen to the Trailblazers talking about the Dragons Den Event on Radio Lancashire.

Students from eight sixth forms and colleges in Bolton and Preston will be pitching for a total of £8000 in prizes, to support their environmental projects.

Young people aged 16-18 from the Trailblazers project will be trying for the cash and standing up to a grilling from the eco dragons. If they are successful, they will use the money to fund their environmental projects.

The teenagers will be speaking up for such projects as; producing a pantomime to raise awareness of recycling; equipment for bushcraft activities and renovating school grounds.

Standing in front of the Eco Dragons could be a bit daunting, so the Trailblazers team have organised workshops on the morning of the event to improve presentation skills, show how to deal with tricky questions from the Eco Dragons and how to demonstrate value for money in their project.

Eco Dragons’ Den also coincides with the international event “Earth Day” which raises awareness of climate change. This is something the young people feel very passionate about and will be reflected in their environmental projects.

We wish these brave young people the best of luck as they step into the Eco Dragons’ Den and will be looking out for their environmental projects as they take shape in local communities.

Event organiser Julia Simons says, “It’s a great chance for young people to help the environment in the way they want. It’s all their choices and their decisions. We’re really impressed with how they have taken the opportunity to do something unique.”

The Eco Dragons attending the event are
James Arbib - Tellus Mater Foundation - Trailblazers project funders
Anne Selby - Chief Executive of The Lancashire Wildlife Trust
Alison Bradley - MWH Engineering
Oliver Clarke - Senator International
Anthony Bremner - Bolton Council sustainable development team
Ken Williams - MALL Group
David Stevenson - Elstat Electronics Ltd


Roll of Honour

Miss D M Kingswood; David and EileenBrabbin; Micheal Connaughton; Mrs P N Horner; Mr & Mrs T O Haworth; WR & JM Lund; Heather & Tony Marshall; Ken Harrison; PA Harrison; Dr John Webster; K & V Curran; Miss Ann Evelyn Rothwell; Colin Kenneth Sim & Patricia Ann Sim; Ken & Zoe Lawson; Mr & Mrs D Wilkins; Derek Richard Williams; Leah & David Scragg; Norman & Dennis Bearon; Dr June Jones; Mr GH & Mrs MJ Rhodes; David & Jean Wright; Rachel M Goldring; F & S A Hudson; Mr J Chadwick & Ms J Heald; John & Irene Ridge; David Hills; Ian White; Alex & Shelagh Parsons; Chris & Fiona Print; Peter & Veronica Gilchrist; John R Fishwick; Roger C Rees; Joseph & Frances Billington; Trevor Davenport; Jack Stokes; Margaret & David Tattersall; Rita Cook; George & Pat Danby; Miss Joan Penney; JR & MD Johnson; Colonel Mary Creagh OBE TD TP DL; Chris Dyckhoff; Mr Michael Hood; Peter & Susan Hornby; Mike & Kath Brogan; Ian & Janet Cheetham; Martin & Marilyn Brown; Tom Mellow & Anne Marie Holmes; Mark & Ross Flinn; Paul & Ruth Blackburn; Mike & Sue Cotton; "The Joyce Family, Cleveleys"; Ruth & Arthur Bentham; Nigel Penberthy; David & Jill Player; Don McQueen; Mr P & Mrs B Gissing; Anne Stafford; D J & A E Holding; Mrs SM Grieve & Mr R Singleton; Paul Ashton; Ray Jeffes & Betty Jeffs; Jessie Addison; Heather R Ashworth & John E Ashworth; Christine Arkwright; Professor Tony Bradshaw; AJ Bond; Maureen T Clapham; Mr WA & LA Comstive; Tony Cooper; Tony Cooper; John & Lesley Clarke; EM Catterall; Rochdale Field Naturalist Society; Val Dolman; Joyce & Michael Danbury; Margaret Dempsey; East Lancashire Ornithologists' Club; Janet Edmunds & Malcolm Edmunds; M E P Fitzsimons; Fylde Naturalists Society; JM & E Forrest; S Fitzherbert-Brockholes; Ron & Gill Gooch; Derek Gifford & Janet Hale; James & Margaret Greenwood; Pam & Alwyn Grundy; David & Valerie Hall; Robert Hirst; Andrew & Anne Hicks; Jeff Hurst; Russell Hadley; Peter & Eileen Holland; Pat & Derek Ince; Maurice Jones; Tony & Chris Johnson; Norman Lawton; Geoffry C Lea; Mrs Noelle Leather; Geoffrey Morries; "Philip Turner, Keith Marshall, Ian Morgan"; Peter & Joan Morries; Mrs H Marshall & Mr EB Sefton; Bill McCoy; Jim Murray; Sir Peter Openshaw; Ernest & Marjorie Ormand; Mr David Power; "Michael ""Bob"" & Gretl Parker"; Joyce Riley; Barbara Ranson; Brenda J Rowley; Denis Rogers; Susan Mary Rotherham; Harry Shorrock; Christopher Stell OBE; Peter & Maureen Shakeshaft; Edna Stephenson; Fylde Naturalists Society; Keith Doney; Frank Smith; Alyson & Richard Small; John & Judy Stead; Mavis & Bill Shannon; H & O Silver; Philip J Thompson; Enid Turner; David Talbot; David Charles Tucker; Michael Tarbuck; Philip Vernon; Flo & Don Windle; John & Janet Warner; John Wilson; Sue & Steve Wright; Charles & Margaret Bromley Webb; Mary Whyles nee Morris; Geoff & Jenny Woodcock; Mr & Mrs AG & D Whitman; Rob & Janet Yates; Mr J Holiday; Howard & Margaret Foster; Ron & Gill Rhodes; Mr CR Cresswell; Jill & John Webb; The Breaks Family; "David Hillard, Sandra Duckworth, Louise Hillard, Sheila Lowry"; John & Veronica Salmon; Stuart & Gillian Jamieson; MJ Nelson & VR Nelson; Alan & Hilary Bedford; David John Hindle MA; Alan Redford; Valerie Rushworth; Sheila M Piper; Carol Johnston; Florence Rothwell; D & JJ Walmsley; Heather Margaret Blunt; Roger Hewitt; Mr & Mrs A Powell; Miss Jeanne I Knowles; Miss H Burton & Mrs M Bamber; Douglas Bowker; Ron Hothersall; Mrs Deyla Tomlinson; Mr PB & Mrs S Crofts; G & P Jones; Mr D & Mrs E A Hampson; Ian & Tracy Everett; Jim & Sue Adderley; Paul & Valerie Russell; Malcolm Higgin; RE & JM Williams; EJ Aspinall; Mike Jackson & Gill Vince; Helen & Martin Winder; Philip Kirk; Martin Lambert; M H & J M Taylor; Mr Stephen & Mrs Sandra Case; Frances Rosser; Jean Kay; Robin Gilleade; Linda & Maurice Strickland; Mr & Mrs K Haydock; Malcolm & Caroline Sterratt; JL Kenyon; Sharron & Charles O'Gorman; Lewis Pennington; Mr John & Mrs Catherine Hargreaves; Anne & David Haworth; Mr & Mrs CJ Wibberley; ER & AE Hoare; Michael Hodkinson; PD & P Ottwell; Martin B Slater; Linda & Tim Maudsley; Susan Ellison; Ian Sedgley; Mr Harry Wickham; Mr & Mrs D Benson; Anne Wilkinson; Brian & Denise Hughes; Matt Rishton; Barry Prescott; Rev'd Elizabeth Hodgkiss & Deacon Janet I Edwards; John & Anne Williams; Mr & Mrs Toy; AR & J Prosser; Pauline & John Greaves; Barry Turtle & Marjorie Miller; Mrs Mary Hogarth; Cyril Bloor; Melanie & Andy Hanson; E McDade & B McDade; Rossendale Ornithologists' Club; Karen Merritt; Alan & Ann Christy; Diane Haines; Lin & Steve Stapleton; "Jane, Adrian & Caitlin Warner"; Stuart Osborne; Mr & Mrs C Lowe ; Susan & Jefferson Conway; Ian & Louise Withers; John & Sheila Ives; John & Eileen Dickinson; Doris & David Taylor; C Brown & LM Brown; Phil Parry; Rachel Porter; Richard Thomas; Peter & Joan Wright; Alice & Denis Green; Christine Hardy; Alex Heede; Bruce Curwen; Rick Butcher; R Bird; Graham Bellenger; Mr & Mrs W Hurd; Bill & Pat Highton; Paul Hickman & Jacqueline Griffiths; Paula Amos; "Grindrod Family, Leyland"; Mr W Payne & Miss B Rex; Brenda Driver; Mr F & Mrs R Waring; Edward & Sylvia Hart; Edward & Sylvia Hart; Ian Taylor; Mr Graham Riley; Mrs M Hayler; Jill Bradshaw; Mrs M K McCooey; "Laurence, Abigail & Georgina Dalton"; F M Cheers; Pauline & Eric Bett; Mr & Mrs P Monaghan; John Donald Holden; Donald & Catherine Graham; R Hayes; Ian Sutton & Dorothy Sutton; Matt & Tracey Durrant; Patricia Higson; Rachael E Parks; Mr O Limone; Brian & Dilys Tomkins; Jean Wardle; Ian Woosey; Dr RJ (Bob) Harris; Dr RJ (Bob) Harris; Mike & Vicky Johnson; Brian & Jane Cooper; Ian & Lyn McDermott; Meg Boak; Charlie Dyson; Nick & Carol Harrison; Mrs V Baldwin; Mr H & Mrs M Bistro; Sue Alexander; Owen Michaelson; Pat Eardley; Mr & Mrs J Leadbeater; Sally & Mike Wright; Gill Leigh; Mers M Sealey; AH & KM Ashcroft; Thomas & Alice Weekes; Caroline Webb; Mr Peter Tipping; AP & LB Bentley; Donald & Margaret Worsnop; Keith & Lesley Houghton; Frances Randall; EB Hartley; Paul J Littler & Bernadette Hindle; Dr Bill Ward; M Thornber; Kevan & Cynthia Taylor; Norman J Littler; Paul Shenton; Elise Carroll & David Seed; JR Gofton; Mr & Mrs S Medati; C Britcliffe; Colin & Jean Hooper; Lesley Ann Bunting; Mrs A Golightly; RB & E Siddall; Patrick Swainson; Bethany & Ryan Dean; Barbara & Peter Fawthrop; Michelle Povey & Graham Bentley; Barry & Shirley Powrie; "David, Debbie, Megan & Cerys Moore"; Michael & Sheila Walton; Barry Eals; Christine Taylor; Jan Maskell; June Allen & Vincent Haworth; Eric Jackson; John & Sheila Hindle; Martyn Jones; MJ Bloomfield; VA Sayer; John S Christian; Pat & Charles Pearce; The Fourie Family; Norma & David Sherrington; Margaret & Allan Jones; Brian Marsh; Dr D Flath & Mr C Simco; Mark A Jones; I & R Thambar; Richard Grogan; The Turnbull Family; Mr & Mrs J McFarlane; John R Hoyes; Gerge Singleton; Mr & Mrs D Carter; F & M Ashworth; Ian Smith; Jim & Andrea Titterington; Helen R T Lengley; The Greenwoods; "Jane Brunning, Save The Ribble Campaign"; Dorothy Hall; John Derek Hall; Alison Wakeman-Brown; GW & K Hamlin; Peter & Tricia Shaw; Adrian Law; Mr & Mrs A Money; A Dowe; Colin & Sue Lunt; Richard & Peggy Holmes; david Shaw & Family; Jackie Clayton; Friends of Healey Nab; Roger A Lewis; Riuth & David Honour; M Woodroffe; Mr & Mrs J Heron; Wendy Jolleys; "Julie, Ashleigh, Sandra, Malcolm Walker"; Owners & Staff of M C S Ltd; Kevin & Marian Hesketh; Edward & Margaret Wood; Bill Turner; Pam & Philip Moon; Keith Ashcroft & Amanda Ratcliffe; Barry & Laura Brooke; Chris & Angela Baines; Steven Cooper & Laura O'Brien; Vicki Harris; Nichola Still; Elaine & Paul Meredith; Miss EP Mercer; David & Janet Percy; Arthur & Barbara Trigg; Elizabeth V Curphey ; John & Carol Crouch; Valerie & Malcolm Ballantyne; Peter & Jacqui Quinn; Joe Atherton; Jane V Bell; Bill & Debbie Grisenthwaite; Mr & Mrs R Funair; Ted Keane; Jamie & Beverley Watt; Phil & Marie Wood; Mr Frank Hampson; NR & SRC Holden; Peter & Jacqui Miles; Alan & Julie Cooper; Mr & Mrs J Warwick; Andrew Little; JA Vincent; Arthur C Evans; Mike & Maria Lavender; The Latham Family; Ron & Susan James; Stuart Jackson; Effat & Shuja Punekar; David & Margaret Campbell; Janet & Steve Langsford; BJ & LA Day; "Paul, Rebecca, James & Hannah Carroll"; Brian McGowan; In memory of Betty Yarwood; Hilary Machell; Bob & Janet Trafford; Mick & Vonda Rawcliffe; Graham Thomas; Kevin Beattie & Naomi Simmonds; Derrick & Jane Entwistle; Mr & Mrs T Fryars; Eunice & Malcolm Stokes; David Foster; Paul & Sue Hamilton; Bernard Banks & Lynda Banks; Dorothy A Cookson; SJ Waterhouse; Stewart & Janet Jennings; Anne Marie Davies; Val Lawrenson; Dave & Marilyn Kelly; Dr John Ellison; Heather & George Walker; Gwilym & Jane Roberts; Hatsell Family; J Prance & N Prance; Alan & Joan Pyrke; Ian Taylor; Liz Byrne; V Harvey; Irene Hughes; Jack & Brenda Hirst; Keith & Margaret Piper; Dianne & Jessica Hartley; Mr Derek Hargreaves; Eileen & Roland Clarke; Liam J Kenyon; William John Davies; Patricia Todd & Martyn Kinsella; John David Hale; Rob & Yvonne; Roger Rhodes; A & J E Hall; Mr & Mrs Derek Ode; Mr & Mrs J Hodgson; Stephen & Usha Hartley; Andrew Hibbert; Brian Lever; Bonita Pearson; Jeremy Ward; David & Helen Hindle; F S Horrocks; Frank & Barbara Hoyle; Lynn Robinson; Jeff & Kelly Hodson; Angela & Martin Coupe; Liz Cook; Sandra Royle & David Royle; Peter & Denise Curtis; Stephen Hollinghurst; Mr & Mrs Suggett; Ken Moon; B & SA Culpin; Dave Ellison & Carolyn Swan; Brian & Barbara Martland; Margaret Hebdon; W Ewart Dawson; Pernell & Bill Yates; Mr & Mrs R Mills; Water St Home Improvements; Peter Bennison; Mr Charles McLeod Hall; Shaun Ankers; Mr John Wilkinson; Aderyn & Keith Turner; Joan Disley; David Marshall Evans; Peter & Doris Wright; Rosalind AH Smith; James Heede & Hannah Heede; Amelia Joy Scott; Stephen Priestley; Chris Gaughan; Phil & Margaret Bissell; JL & ME Enfield; Duncan Cornwall; Graham & Caroline Walton; Lorna Bousfield; Wayne Shields; Harvey & Charlie Mason; In Memory of Pauline & Frederick Rhodes; "Tom & Elsie Wilson, Paul & Pam Wilson"; Peter M Wood; Mr & Mrs D W Moreton; Miss Adele Earnshaw; Mr C & Mrs LA Birkett; Stephen Wagstaffe; Clive & Angela Summers; Mr & Mrs Anthony Earles; Joyce Horrocks; Barbara Lee; Claire Fitzpatrick; Sarah Clubb; Mike Halpin; Keith & Aderyn Turner; Pat & Bob Rishton; Craig & Karen Stracey; Philip J Bennison; Kevin Heede; Mr & Mrs AR Duckworth; Eastman Company UK Ltd; Brian & Kathleen S Haworth; Amanda Moran; David R Smith; Peter Ashworth; Joyce E McCormack; Mr & Mrs A Tatlock & Family; Lesley & Philip Ainscough; SJ Allen; John A Almond; Eric Bain; Mr & Mrs Bamber; Mr & Mrs K J Baniker; D S Pilling & E M Barritt; Philip & Pat Berry; Ray Borrow; Mr & Mrs G Bowden; Mrs H Capstick; Briget Cook; Wendy & Chris Cooke; Jack & Doris Critchley; Donald Cummins; In memory of David A Dean; Madeline Dean; Mr P & Mrs S Dennis; Linda Dudman; Anne Duxbury; D A Elliott; Tom England & Patricia Carter; Robert A Farran; J D Fletcher; T A Fowler; Mr & Mrs S Fox; Marian Frake; Mary & Lisa Gregory; Paul Greenhalgh; Sheila Hall & Barry Freedman; Stuart Hampson; Christine & John Harrison; Emily Heath; P & V Heathcote; Alan Higson; Sheila Hill; G E Hincks; Patricia Holden; Michael Hunter; Gillian Jones; J Laing & M Laing; Barry McCarthy; Pat McGregor; Linda Maloney; B & D Moon; D A Moore; Mr & Mrs P Moots; Adrian Morris; Mrs Ann Murphy; Margaret Parry; J E Mrs G Postles; J V Pritchard; John & Pauline Richardson; Mrs Tracy Raysdale; Andrea Roberts; Neil Robinson; Alan Simister; A J Smith; Emma & James Smith; Gwen & Allan Smith; Paul & Val Snelling; J D & J F Swannick; Alan & Jean Toms; John & Susan Townsend; Valerie Watson & James A Watson; Philip & Tracey Wharf; Ann & Roger White; Ian & Mary Whitehead; Margaret & John Whitehead; M & J Whitehead; Clive David Williams; David E Woods; Maria Woods; Sue Worsley; Barbara Wright; Sheila Wynn;

Thanks to the kind donations and essential support of the people listed above, Brockholes Wetland and Woodland Nature Reserve is protected as one of your local Wildlife Trust Nature Reserves. This means the site will be protected for wildlife and people for generations to come.

£8million of Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) investment


Ted Jackson MBE, Chair of The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside, signs the contract to secure Newlands funding, accompanied by Keith Jones, Regional Director of the Forestry Commission. Copyright: Jason Smalley.

Lancashire Wildlife Trust has secured £8million of Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) investment to build new visitor facilities at their Brockholes Wetland and Woodland Nature Reserve near J31 of the M6 at Preston.

Following last month’s planning approval for the new visitor centre and facilities, the way is now clear to allow construction work to begin.

The reserve will be the gateway to Preston and to the tourist attractions of the area. Although long known as one of the premier sites in the Northwest for migrating birds, it has no visitor facilities and is in need of work to make it safe and welcoming for visitors.

The investment has been made under ‘Newlands’, a NWDA and Forestry Commission programme that is regenerating brownfield land across the Northwest into economically viable community woodland. Launched in 2003, Newlands is investing a total of £59million into the region.

Ian Selby, Brockholes Project Manager, said

”We are absolutely delighted that the NWDA has recognized the importance of this project for the people and wildlife of Lancashire and beyond. This iconic development will demonstrate that wildlife can co-exist with people inside such a visitor attraction. We will have educational facilities alongside the usual visitor comforts and are hoping that we will attract day trippers, school parties, stop-offs and dedicated wildlife enthusiasts. We are creating jobs and adding to the appeal of the area for visitors. The centre will eventually be self-funding and will guarantee the future of the reserve for future generations.”

Steven Broomhead, Chief Executive at the NWDA said:

“The Brockholes development will not only provide an important and distinctive visitor attraction for the region, but will also influence future investment for the area with economic and social impacts felt at both a local and regional level. “The NWDA recognises that Brockholes is a key site for the region and is pleased to support the development. With an increase in visitor and tourism facilities on site and the provision of well managed green space for local people it will enhance the positive perception of England’s Northwest as a whole.”

Keith Jones, Regional Director of the Forestry Commission said:

“The Forestry Commission and NWDA are now looking forward to working with Lancashire Wildlife Trust to transform Brockholes. Together we will create a high quality wetland and woodland environment, which will enhance the local economy with jobs and investment, offer a high quality visitor experience and also provide a much needed green space for local communities and nature. As well as becoming an important natural environment attraction in its own right, Brockholes will make a significant contribution to the natural economy of the Northwest region.”

Construction will start later in 2009, using the “Floating World” designs by Adam Khan, the winner of the international, RIBA-sponsored design competition which took place in 2008. The reserve is scheduled to open to the public in 2011.

Brockholes will be one of the key attractions in the new Ribble Coast and Wetlands Regional Park, which stretches down the tidal reaches of the River Ribble to the Fylde coast.



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events & activities
All our events are designed to involve ordinary people in the process of protecting our wildlife and wild places, wherever they may be in our region. Practical improvement events fall within the Breathing Places partnership. Click here for full listings.

places to visit

Why not visit one of the Trusts reserves.

The Trust manages 34 Nature Reserves covering over 2000 acres of woodland, wetland, upland and meadow.

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volunteering campaigns

People volunteer for many different reasons. Whatever yours is, be sure that we will give you a warm welcome and a fulfilling role within the Trust

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We are currently engaged with Central, Regional and Local Government in a huge number of campaigns. You can see a few of them on our Campaigns pages.

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education community projects

We deliver a variety of exciting and interactive environmental programmes to schools and communities throughout the year. Our Environment Education Centre has ponds, a wildlife garden, a boardwalk and bird hides. The education we provide enhances classroom learning as we use very visual and interactive ways of getting our message across. We use period costumes, props and activities to stimulate children's and adults' imaginations, often with a few surprises along the way!

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We are engaged with local people in many projects designed to improve Local Nature Reserves or turn derelict land into productive landscapes for the benefit of local people and wildlife. Sometimes we assist in the construction and running of organic allotments, which involves reuse and recycling of materials which have reached the end of their present life

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Reserves Guide win for wildlife

Visit some of the best places to see wildlife in the North West of England

A guide to the nature reserves in the care of the Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside.

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Play the North West Wildlife Trusts Lottery & Win For Wildlife. £500 JACKPOT EVERY MONTH plus many other great cash prizes.

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Wildlife of Lancashire buy at!

A natural history reference book dedicated to the flora and fauna of our region.

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Help the Trust when you shop!

We'll get commission on every purchase made through our webshop.
Due to popular demand - Tesco is now supporting The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside. This is a great opportunity for The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside to raise much needed funds through an outlet which offers everything you need through one website. Find great offers now at www.tesco.com. The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside will receive £5 for every new customer who makes a grocery transaction. There's also a minimum of 2% commission on all other non-grocery products purchased. Tesco.com includes: Groceries Books Wines Flowers Tesco Direct Entertainment Forwarding this email on to all of your friends and family will ensure that we can really take advantage of Tesco's lucrative offer. Visit www.buy.at/Lancswildlifetrust for more great offers from over 100 top retailers.

New this month:
WaterAid is an international charity dedicated to helping people escape the stranglehold of poverty and disease caused by living without safe water and sanitation.

The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside will receive £18 for every Direct Debit donor signed up.

Play the Greenspace Race game!  

Your challenge: reclaim your neighbourhood and create a beautiful rooftop garden.

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Because we receive no direct financial support from Government, all our work is funded by our Members and Supporters. We take this opportunity to thank them and to encourage you to join with them.

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