Sophie Hughes 1 Report post Posted March 8, 2012 Is anyone interested in starting a local wildlife (conservation/ volunteering) group, possibly through the RSPB or Wildlife Trust? I also like the idea of encouraging children as well as adults to get involved so maybe start a RSPB Wildlife Explorers/ Wildlife Trust Watch group for children and young people- to educate about the environment and local wildlife through practical activities? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexfairclough 1 Report post Posted March 8, 2012 Hi there!! I work for BTCV Cymru (British Trust for Conservation Volunteers). We are just putting in a funding application for a conservation project including engagement with the community along the new World Heritage area which spans from Lion Quays, Chirk down to Horseshoe Falls, Llangollen. If you are and know of others who are keen to learn about nature and the environment and would like to help us to create new nature reserves along the canal, then please get in touch and if we are successful in getting the funding it would be great to work with you. My email is a dot fairclough at btcv dot org dot uk Look forward to hearing from you. Alex. 1 Sophie Hughes reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maggie 65 Report post Posted March 8, 2012 Soph, think you could apply for Unltd money for this, have a look at the info on this site about it...If not wildlife group some of your other environmental ideas for the area would be suitable for you to get funding, have a look, have a think and if you want to talk things over first you know where I am. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leebarnfield 30 Report post Posted March 8, 2012 Don't forget Louise from UnLtd will be in the area on the 16th March to discuss any ideas, more info HERE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sophie Hughes 1 Report post Posted March 11, 2012 Hi there!! I work for BTCV Cymru (British Trust for Conservation Volunteers). We are just putting in a funding application for a conservation project including engagement with the community along the new World Heritage area which spans from Lion Quays, Chirk down to Horseshoe Falls, Llangollen. If you are and know of others who are keen to learn about nature and the environment and would like to help us to create new nature reserves along the canal, then please get in touch and if we are successful in getting the funding it would be great to work with you. My email is a dot fairclough at btcv dot org dot uk Look forward to hearing from you. Alex. Hi Alex, I'm really interested in doing some conservation volunteering with the BTCV, please let me know if you are successful with the funding application! My e-mail address is: sophhughes@hotmail.co.uk Unfortunately I will be at University in Liverpool on Friday so I won't be able to meet Louise from UnLtd, if anyone else is also interested in setting up a wildlife/ conservation volunteering group then maybe they could meet her? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted March 17, 2012 Village Hall have asked Shropshire Council / anyone interested to see what flora / fauna we have on the land beyond the stream and within the bed of the stream itself. We are discussing what to do with this land and before we go mad we need to know what we've got that is in need of protection. Can anyone assist? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Community Online 65 Report post Posted March 17, 2012 Sophie/Institutewatcher...... Could there be a coordination here? Sophie sets up a wildlife/conservation group and makes use of the land at the Institute. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leebarnfield 30 Report post Posted March 23, 2012 What happened to the Wildlife group that used to meet at the Institute? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sophie Hughes 1 Report post Posted March 25, 2012 Yes, this sounds like a good plan... Is anyone interested in being part of a wildlife group then? I can't do it on my own! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted April 15, 2012 A member of Shropshire Council (Gareth Parry) coming to village hall on 9th May about 6.30 to talk about undertaking a survey. Will put up a poster. Anyone interested? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 2, 2012 Dr. Gareth Parry coming to the village on 9th May to look at land behind Institute and holding a brief meeting at 6.30 pm - please attend if you can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites