The Rushcliffe Wildlife Watch group have been presented with their award after being voted winner of the prestigious Wildlife Watch Group of the Year for 2017 by the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts. Ian Johnston, chair of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, presented the group with their award at … [Read more...]
Celebration for 10 years of Friends of Sharphill Wood
By Bill Logan (secretary ) Sharphill Wood is one of the few remaining areas of greenery in West Bridgford, noted for being pictured in the 1960 film of Alan Sillitoe’s Saturday Night and Sunday Morning and, more recently, Shane Meadows’ short of Jake Bugg’s Slumville Sunrise. Ten years ago, the … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe Wildlife Watch Group scoop national award
A Wildlife Watch Group based at Rushcliffe Country Park has scooped a national award praising their year of activities of fun learning for local children and helping wildlife. Rushcliffe Wildlife Watch Group from Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust topped entries from across the country to be awarded … [Read more...]
Changing seasons in Cotgrave Country Park
By Liz Lister, volunteer with Friends of CCP It is late autumn and many of the trees are bare, although golden Field Maples light up the woodland of Cotgrave Country Park. Strong November winds have taken the leaves and old birds’ nests stand out among the twiggy branches. Winter brings its … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe Wildlife on Your Doorstep Awards
This year Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust asked for nominations in it`s Wildlife on Your Doorstep Awards and got a total of twelve eneries from Rushcliffe, more than any other area of the County. This illustrates the vibrancy of nature conservation in Rushcliffe as these nominations represent … [Read more...]
RUSHCLIFFE BADGER VACCINATION SCHEME LAUNCHED TO CURB BOVINE TB SPREAD
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust has launched an ambitious appeal to help fund a major badger vaccination programme. The Trust, which is opposed to culling as a means of controlling the bovine TB, believes badger vaccination can play a crucial role in preventing the spread of the disease in both … [Read more...]
GET BACK TO NATURE IN RADCLIFFE THIS WEEKEND
Families are being encouraged to get back to nature this weekend. The Canal & River Trust - the charity that cares for 2,000 miles of the nation’s historic waterways - and Radcliffe-on-Trent Parish Council are hosting a weekend of fun activities. They are encouraging families to explore the … [Read more...]