Tuesday 22 October 2013

Great Ouse Valley and Washes Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Initiative

There is an exciting initiative to designate the Great Ouse Valley and Washes as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  A Working Group from neighbouring parishes is compiling the evidence to enable Natural England to make the designation.

The current version of the publicity leaflet is attached below - already out of date as the area now extends into the Washes.

The Working Group have also started a Facebook page and are looking to get as many "Likes" as possible.

The Great Ouse AONB Facebook

There is likely to be a open meeting in the Spring - details will be posted to this Blog.











Tuesday 24 September 2013

Cattle

As usual Cattle and Sheep are now on the Meadow doing the 'aftermath' grazing. As you will see from the temporary signs, the Countryside and Rights of Way Act requires that dogs should be on leads near livestock.  But please note that there have been at least two recent incidents where the cattle have 'hassled' walkers - this is being investigated and new signs may be displayed.  In the meantime, especially if you are with a dog, KEEP WELL AWAY FROM THE CATTLE.  Also note that, if you are with a dog and are in danger of being trampled, the advice is to let the dog free.

If you are intimidated by the cattle please let us know by emailing portholme@gmail.com.

PS Once again, apologies for lack of activity on this site!

Tuesday 30 April 2013

Spring Update - First Fritillaries and May Guided Walks

Firstly apologies for lack of activity over the winter!

It looks like the Meadow has survived the wet and cold but, like every where else, Spring is a few weeks late.

Last Friday (26 April) at least two brave Snakes's Head Fritillaries had emerged in the usual patch near Godmanchester Lock.


As part of the District Council's May Walking Walking Festival, Pat Doody and I will lead Guided Walks from the Countryside Centre at Hinchingbrooke Country Park at 1030 on each of the Bank Holiday Mondays.  All the walks are detailed at HDC May Walking Festival.