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RSPB NEWS www.rspb.org.uk/news
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Grey herons are widely distributed, occurring throughout much of Europe and Asia as far
east as Japan. They also breed in South Africa, while migrants are regular throughout much of Africa. Grey herons are large birds with a wingspan of around 6ft.
Once known as the fish hawk,
the osprey lives on fish that it catches by snatching them in a shallow dive from the surface of the water.Though fish are by far the most important part of their diet, ospreys have been recorded catching a wide variety of other prey, including birds, reptiles and even crustaceans.
Kingfishers are small unmistakable bright blue and
orange birds. They fly low over water and hunt fish from riverside perches. They are vulnerable to hard winters and habitat degradation through pollution or unsympathetic management of watercourses.
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Noisy and gregarious, these cheerful exploiters of man's rubbish and wastefulness, have managed to colonise most of the world. The ultimate avian opportunist perhaps. Monitoring suggests a severe decline in the UK house sparrow population, recently estimated as dropping by 71 per cent between 1977 and 2008 with substantial declines in both rural and urban populations. Whilst the decline in England continues, Breeding Bird Survey data indicate recent population increases in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Its twittering and wheezing song, and flash of yellow and green as it flies, make this finch a truly colourful character. Nesting in a garden conifer, or feasting on black sunflower seeds, it is a regular garden visitor, able to take advantage of food in rural and urban gardens. Although quite sociable, they may squabble among themselves or with other birds at the bird table.
Greenfinch populations declined during the late 1970s and early 1980s, but increased dramatically during the 1990s. A recent decline in numbers has been linked to an outbreak of trichomonosis, a parasite-induced disease which prevents birds from feeding properly.
A colourful mix of blue, yellow, white and green make the blue tit one of our most attractive and most recognisable garden visitors. In Winter, family flocks join up with other tits as they search for food - flitting onto bird feeders, or feeding on seeds and scraps left on bird tables and on the ground. Almost any garden with a feeder will attract them and they readily breed in nestboxes.
The UK's favourite bird, with its bright red breast,
is familiar throughout the year and especially at Christmas! Robins
sing nearly all year round and despite
their cute appearance, they are aggressively
territorial and are quick to drive away intruders. They will sing at night
next to street lights.
The chaffinch is the UK's second commonest breeding bird, and is arguably the most colourful of the UK's finches. Its patterned plumage helps it to blend in when feeding on the ground and it becomes most obvious when it flies, revealing a flash of white on the wings and white outer tail feathers. It does not feed openly on bird feeders - it prefers to hop about under the bird table or under the hedge. You'll usually hear chaffinches before you see them, with their loud song and varied calls.
The males live up to their name but, confusingly, females are brown often with spots and streaks on their breasts. The bright orange-yellow beak and eye-ring make adult male blackbirds one of the most striking garden birds. One of the commonest UK birds, its mellow song is also a
favourite.
THE GREENFINCH
THE CHAFFINCH
THE BLUE TIT
THE HOUSE SPARROW
THE BLACKBIRD
THE SONG THRUSHA familiar and popular garden songbird whose numbers are declining seriously, especially on farmland making it a Red List species. It is smaller and browner than a mistle thrush with smaller spotting. Its habit of repeating song phrases distinguish it from singing blackbirds. It likes to eat snails which it breaks into by smashing them against a stone with a flick of the head.
The quickest and easiest way to attract birds into your garden is to put out food for them through the Winter and early
Spring. This is when natural food becomes scarce and many birds depend on food put out in gardens.Many different sorts of bird visit gardens for
food in the Winter. Which ones you see will depend on where you live. It could be anywhere between five and 50 different species.Here are a few pictures and information of some of the birds you might see.
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HELP YOUR GARDEN BIRDS BEAT THE WINTER BLUES
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RSPB NEWS
Along with other environmental groups, and our supporters, we fight to protect habitats that support rare and vulnerable wildlife from the worst impacts of human development.
RSPB staff began working with Natural England in 1998 to achieve proper recognition of the area’s value for wintering migrants.
Nene Valley secure at last
The Secretary of State has confirmed the highest level of protection for a chain of restored gravel pits in Northamptonshire's Nene Valley.
The notification of the 'Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits Special Protection Area' (SPA) under the European Birds Directive, means that the winter homes of 20,000 birds, including golden plovers, bitterns and gadwalls, are now secured.
Lydd latest
Over 800 letters were submitted to the Inspector objecting to the proposed Lydd airport expansion in Kent, including one from Keith Taylor, (Green MEP) for Kent and the South East.
MORE CASEWORK visit www.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/casework
The Inquiry started in February and will run until September. The RSPB presented evidence on the likely Impact of an expanded airport on bird populations, and RSPB Dungeness nature reserve.
Once the Inquiry closes, we will have to await the Inspector's recommendations to the Secretary of State, Eric Pickles, who will make the final decision over whether the expansion can go ahead or not.
Berkshire's heathland at risk
The RSPB gave evidence at a public inquiry in April to address concerns over a proposed housing scheme at Hurstleigh Park in Berkshire, close to the internationally designated Thames Basin Heaths Special Protected Area (SPA). With local residents, Natural England, and the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust, we argued that the development, with other houses proposed in the area, would have impact on protected heathland and birds such as nightjars, Dartford warblers and woodlarks.
The case will be decided by the Secretary of State, and we hope
to receive his decision in early August.
Saving special places
Income from the many tourists visiting the
Isle of Mull to see white-tailed eagles has
trebled over the last five years.
In the November 2010 issue of Birds, we brought you news of the positive economic impacts of red kites In Dumfries and Galloway.
This year, the RSPB economics team is releasing a report on how white-tailed eagles support income and Jobs on Mull, which receives around 600,000 visitors every year.
The results from a survey by an independent consultancy, The Progressive Partnership, show the fantastic contribution that these birds of prey are making to the local community. White-tailed eagles support a minimum of £5 million of tourist spending on Mull each year and the equivalent of 110 full-time jobs.
With wildlife tourism In the UK going from strength to strength during the recent recession, local councils can expect substantial economic benefits, as well as ecological and social benefits, from investing in nature through projects such as the white-tailed eagle reintroduction In Scotland.
The project’s success is thanks to the local community, in particular the farmers and land managers who live and work with the eagles every day.
1st prize - £5,000 Mr and Mrs Rolfe, Watford
2nd prize - £2,500 Mr Coghill, Leicester
3rd prize - £1,250 Ms Valerie Martin, Folkestone
Mr Brian Dunbar took 4th prize,a wildlife break in the Scottish Highlands, courtesy of Bird Watching and Wildlife Club. Fifty other winners received £100.
YOU COULD WIN www.rspb.org.uk/ raffle
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Your support
in our Spring raffle raised
over £370,000 for the
wildlife of fields and farms.
Eagles boost our economy
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When did you last see a water vole, kingfisher or trout from your local river bank?For the Our Rivers Campaign we’d like you to tell us about the wildlife of your local river. To find out what wildlife is thriving and what creatures have disappeared from our rivers.Make sure your river doesn’t get missed out by voting before the poll closes at the end of September.
www.ourrivers.org.ukOur rivers is a partnership between the RSPB, WWF, The Angling Trust and the Salmon and Trout Association.
WHAT IS IN YOUR RIVER
RSPB NEWS www.rspb.org.uk/news
Dark bordered beauties
Moving rare species to new sites is sometimes the only way to save them, so we’ve been working with Natural England, Scottish Natural Heritage, Butterfly Conservation and the Malloch Society to help several endangered Insects around the UK.
Field crickets
“They must be early, or I’m hearing things” was the reaction of Mike Coates, warden at Farnham Heath in Surrey, when he heard chirping on the newly-restored heath in April. Six or more male field crickets (above) called. Proof that some of those released last year had bred and their offspring had survived the cold winter. A further seven crickets were released at Farnham this Spring, plus eight at Pulborough Brooks In West Sussex.
Pearl-bordered fritillaries
In Spring pearl-bordered fritiIIaries flew among the coppice at Tudeley Woods in Kent, thanks to funding from Ibstock Cory Environmental Trust. This is the second generation to emerge after the butterflies were reintroduced In 2009. Another 20 adults were released in a separate area of the reserve this April.
Pine hoverflies
These hover flies, arguably the most threatened in the UK, were Introduced to a new home at our Abernethy reserve. Stumps of pine, cut high, hollowed out and filled with wood shavings should provide suitable breeding sites for hoverflies.
Dark bordered beauty moths are known at just
three sites in the UK. Approval was given to
release caterpillars onto our Insh Marshes reserve In Scotland, but there was a twist in the tale when
the RSPB’s Robin Wynde visited the reserve. On his last day he caught 15 dark bordered beauties in a light trap, revealing a previously undiscovered population on the reserve!
Short-haired bumblebees
Sadly, the captive rearing of short-haired bumblebees In New Zealand failed and we were
unable to release them at Dungeness in Kent (see Birds February 2011). The project, supported by Natural England, Bumblebee
Conservation Trust and Hymettus, will work with bumblebee experts to refine techniques before trying again.
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NATURE.Rescuing arities Bringing reedbeds to life
We explored 30 nature reserves to find out what makes reedbed wetlands tick for wildlife. We found that big and diverse sites, such as Ham Wall In Somerset, support hundreds of moths, plants and Insects. Over 1,000 species of invertebrates were recorded at just three sites, proof that reed beds are not just valuable for bitterns! www.rspb.org.uk/reedbeds
Bempton’s seabirds go worldwide Visitors from 22 countries visited Bempton Cliffs In East Yorkshire last summer. Visitors came from as far away as Japan, New Zealand and Mexico. The overseas top five were France, Germany, Holland, Poland and the USA.www.rspb.org.uk/bemptoncliffs
Go wild on Orkney More people can enjoy the wildlife of Orkney, thanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Orkney LEADER, for the Enjoy Wild Orkney project. Plans Include a nature festival and a mIni amphitheatre to maximise the sounds of waders at the Loons, a self-guided tour of nature hot spots and Inter-Island ferry rangers.
Get your teeth into a Fairburn pie Fairburn Ings has launched Its own home-grown pie, sold exclusively at the reserve near Castleford. The pie is made to a secret recipe, using beef from the reserve’s Highland cattle. Produced with Samuel Valentine from the Urban Food Hall of Allerton Bywater, the pie is a great example of locally sourced food.www.rspb.org.uk/fairburnings
Makeover for Sumburgh We’re proceeding With ambitious plans for Sumburgh Head, led by our partners Shetland Amenity Trust. The five million project will transform the Sumburgh experience for visitors, with the addition of visitor and learning centres, self catering accommodation and as many will be relieved to know, public toilets. www.rspb.org.uk/sumburghhead
Tie the knot at a RSPB reserve Leighton Moss In Lancashire is now available for weddings. Choose between Lilian’s hide with its stunning backdrop of reedbed pools, hills and our education room. Which can also be used for internally catered refreshments. www.rspb.org.uk/leightonmoss
New-look Coombes Coombes Valley has a new look thanks to the Staffordshire Environmental Fund and our volunteers. Hand-carved benches offer fantastic views across the valley. A new route leads to woodcock bench, a perfect place for watching the display flight of these secretive waders. An interactive display also enables you to share your wildlife experiences. Why not visit this Autumn? www.rspb.org.uk/coombesvalley
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the National Secular Society has challenged Bideford Council in Devon with the threat of a judicial review over its practice of including prayers as part of its council meeting agenda.
The challenge, which is generating a great deal of media interest, follows an approach from local Councillor Clive Bone. His motions to the council to remove prayers from the agenda have failed, despite the Council being warned by the National Association of Local Councils that continuing prayers could fall foul of the European Convention on Human Rights.
Clive Bone is not the only councillor at Bideford feeling uncomfortable about the saying of prayers. He told us he also knew that the practice deterred potential councillors from seeking office, thus undermining local democracy. Councillor Bone had also been criticised for not attending a civic remembrance service in the local church, even though he had
attended the preceding war memorial ceremony.
His attempts to stop prayers had been made over several years and he had the support of local secularists.
In an attempt to make a break-through he asked the NSS for help.As this is a secular issue, concerning separation of religion from politics, the NSS was happy to become involved. It sought a legal opinion and this confirmed that the practice was very likely to be illegal on several grounds.
As a result, late last year, solicitors acting for the NSS wrote to the Council setting out these grounds and asking it to stop the prayers. The NSS did not even receive an acknowledgement.
The town clerk responded defiantly: “This is not a local issue but a national one, and there are many types of Council in England who practice the same,” he said. “Until such times as this Council resolves
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SeCulariSt of the year wiNthe £5,000 irwin Prize for Secularist of the year was won this year by Southall Black Sisters, an organisation providing a secular space for women fleeing violence or injustice – often resulting from religious attitudes.
its Director, Pragna Patel (right) picked up the award at a special west end event. full story and pictures page 5.
Protest over Pope’s visitAN ONLINE petition launched by the NSS protesting at the Pope’s ‘state visit’ to Britain attracted 28,000 signatures in just three weeks – and the protest campaign made news headlines around the world.
The campaign called on the Prime Minister to make the Roman Catholic Church pay for the visit, costing an estimated £20 million, rather than the taxpayer.
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Free Information Guide 2008-2009
Dartmoor National Park
SOME INSIDE HIGHLIGHTSInformation Centres – pages 2 & 3
Dartmoor Management Plan – page 4 Moorland Access – pages 14, 15 & 16
Moor Active – page 17 Pub guide – pages 20 & 21
Camp sites – pages 22 & 23
DARTMOOR FARMING SPECIAL EDITION – SEE PAGES 6 TO 9
For visitors and local residents
Dartmoor Information Guide 2008 – 2009 PAGE 6 Dartmoor Information Guide 2008 – 2009 PAGE 7
Dartmoor NatioNal Parks Britain’s breathing spaces
DARTMOOR NATIONAl PARk contains good populations of six of the eight types of fritillary butterfly found in Britain. It forms a national stronghold for the two rarest species, the marsh fritillary and the high brown fritillary.
the enclosed wet grasslands (known as rhôs pastures) that lie in the valleys running off the open moors provide the habitat for the marsh fritillary. these fields have been traditionally grazed in late summer, when farmers allowed cattle and ponies to enter from drier fields above. in recent years, many of these sites have suffered from a lack of both suitable grazing and management of the invading scrub.
the high brown fritillary requires grazed slopes on the fringes of the open moorland to maintain the violets and bracken litter needed by their caterpillars during the spring.
During the past three summers, a Project officer has been employed to visit key sites for these two butterflies and arrange for the most appropriate grazing and scrub management to take place, in conjunction with landowners, farmers and commoners. Numbers of the butterflies have begun to rise where it has been possible to implement this work.
a practical guide to managing bracken and rhôs pasture habitats for fritillaries on Dartmoor
has been produced and awareness events have taken place. the practical management is largely funded through agri-environment schemes and the Project officer’s post is supported by a group of organisations including the Dartmoor National Park authority, the Dartmoor sustainable Development Fund, Butterfly Conservation, Natural England and the Environment agency.
a few years ago the fate of the Dartmoor pony looked somewhat precarious. Now, with the help of various initiatives, the value of the pony and its worth to the owners has now risen substantially.
the potential of ponies for grazing semi-natural habitats for nature conservation has been explored. the Dartmoor National Park authority commissioned research into the feeding behaviour of Dartmoor ponies and set up a scheme with a Dartmoor pony owner to move three pony herds between a number of previously undergrazed rhôs pasture sites. the ponies do surprisingly well on what might look like uninviting rough and wet grazing land.
once the young geldings get used to being handled and reach their third year, they are ready to be sold, either to other conservation bodies for nature conservation grazing or as children’s riding ponies.
this National Park authority scheme complements
DARTMOOR’s ChARACTERIsTIC landscape owes much of its wildlife value directly to the actions of farmers. Over the past few years Action for Wildlife: the Dartmoor Biodiversity Project, has been increasingly working with communities to benefit specific kinds of wildlife.
in practice, this mostly means working with farmers who have a major influence over how favourable conditions are for wildlife. Bats and dormice have both received particular attention recently, and both rely on the farmed landscape and on being able to move freely around it.
Neatly trimmed hedgerows may suggest that an area is well cared for, but they are generally far less valuable for wildlife which benefits from networks of tall bushy hedgerows, as pictured above. species like bats and dormice need to be able to migrate across the landscape to ensure that they can always find the things they need to survive: food, shelter, and nest and breeding sites.
annually cut hedgerows provide much less food because many shrubs only flower and fruit on second-year growth. species such as bats cannot even use them as a green corridor, to get to other more suitable areas. isolated populations of declining species are very vulnerable, making their presence within a local area very precarious.
all hedgerows need management by laying from time to time or they will be lost entirely. adopting trimming regimes which mean hedgerows are not trimmed flat on top, and not trimmed every year – preferably no more than once every three years – makes a huge difference to wildlife.
a number of other initiatives, such as those run by the Dartmoor Pony Heritage trust, Dartmoor Pony society and the Duchy of Cornwall, to secure a future for this iconic Dartmoor animal and help to keep some of the most valuable grassland habitats in the National Park in good condition.
last year saw the launch of a new approach to enable more visitors to enjoy the beauty of the best species-rich haymeadows on Dartmoor. only about 20 hectares of best quality haymeadows are now left on Dartmoor. over the past 30-40 years many grasslands have been made more productive but less species-rich through reseeding with more productive grasses and the addition of artificial fertilisers.
Haymeadows were traditionally cut for hay in mid to late July to provide winter forage for animals and the ‘aftermath’ was then grazed until the following spring, when the meadows were again ‘shut up’ for hay. only farmyard manure was used to fertilise the meadows, with the occasional use of lime to sweeten the grass.
the National Park authority recently arranged a series of Guided Walks to showcase the abundant flowers and insects to interested visitors. these were greatly appreciated and a series of walks is again being offered by the National Park Guided Walks service in June in the Postbridge area. For more information look for DNPa Haymeadow Walks in the Walks and Events supplement.
Not so neat hedgerows can help our wildlife
n A RARE marsh fritillary. Dartmoor is a natural stronghold.
n MEADOWLAND WALKS showcasing the abundant flowers and insects are becoming increasingly popular.
n PONIES grazing on Rhôs pasture.
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Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey, Devon Free Admission 01626 832223 www.crafts.org.uk
BOVEY WEAVERSShop & Workshop
See our looms working1, Station Road, Bovey Tracey
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More than 80 great places to stay all over Dartmoor National Park
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Call 01566 771930 for further details or visit www.swlakestrust.org.uk
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Cholwell Riding StablesMary Tavy, Tavistock
Tel: 01822 810526Situated on the moor just off the A386 Okehampton-Tavistock,
between Mary Tavy and the famous Wheal Betsy Silver Lead Mine. We ridestraight onto the moor into some of the most beautiful riding country.
Novice and experienced riders welcome • Qualified tuition available • Hardhats and experienced escorts provided • Open all year • Friendly atmosphere
• 1 and 2 hour rides
Skaigh Stables Belstone, Nr OkehamptonFrom Easter-Sept 2008
AM & PM rides £16, p.p. p.h. leaving at 10am & 2pm£58 p.p. for Pub Rides, leaving at 10am
Advance Booking Advised - please telephone
01837 840429(eve) 01837 840917(day)www.skaighstables.co.uk
See Dartmoor from the Saddle
Prices onapplication for 1 hour, 2 hours, orpub or half day rides. Open all year. 10 hunters and ponies.
Hats and waterproofs provided.Beginners to advanced rides on openmoorland with mature escorts.
Babeny Farm Riding StablesTel: 01364 631296
Poundsgate
Chagford Swimming PoolLargest outdoor swimming pool in Devon
Open daily from late May-September 2pm – 5.45pm
Tel: 01647 432929
� Rides over Dartmoor tailored toindividual experience whether atotal beginner, experienced rideror somewhere in between.
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Shilstone Rocks Riding CentreWidecombe in-the Moor. Devon
Tel: 01364 621281
Gutted.Think this couldn’t happen to you?Floods are devastating. Find out if you are at risk.We can help.
Don’t ignore the risk.Be prepared for flooding.
Call 0845 988 1188* or visitwww.environment-agency.gov.uk/floodline*BT calls cost up to 4p/min plus 6p set-up fee from your home.Other providers and mobiles may vary.
An improving future for butterflies, ponies and haymeadows
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JUNE (start points in brackets)
JUNE
Walks & Activities Events
JUNE (start points in brackets)
Walks & Activities Events JUNE
LOG ON TO www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk FOR THE LATEST EVENTS INFORMATION LOG ON TO www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk FOR THE LATEST EVENTS INFORMATION
SUNDAY 1 12:00: National Trust Honey, Bees and Candles. Lydford Gorge. Contact 01822 820320 14:00: Open Farm Sunday. Various locations. A national initiative by Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF). Discover what it means to be a farmer and taste the produce.
Each event will be unique with its own activities – based around the host farm’s individual story.
Activities may include a farm walk, nature trail, tractor & trailer rides, pond dipping, activities for kids, mini farmers’ market or picnics. Dartmoor farms include Pizwell Farm near Postbridge.
To find a farm open near you. Contact www.farmsunday.org or tel 0247 6413 911
THURSDAY 5 21:00: National Trust Peregrine Falcon and Nightjar Watch. Plymbridge Woods. Booking essential: 01752 341377
SATURDAY 7 18:30: Teignton Fayre. Drewsteignton Square. Stalls, BBQ, skittles, live music. National Trust Mini Beast Day. Finch Foundry. Tel: 01837 840046 for details 18:00: Down by the Riverside. Jazz picnic, Morwellham Quay, near Tavistock. Box office 01752 721179
SUNDAY 1 09:00: 6hr Walk, North to South (Princetown). See 31st May. Book on 01822 890414 10:30: 3hr Stroll, Kelly Mine (Trenchford Car Park, Bullaton Cross). See 4th May 14:00: 2hrs, Visit a Dartmoor Longhouse (Bel Tor Corner). See 6th April Book on 01822 890414 14:00: 2hr Walk, Archaeology of Haytor Down (Haytor, Lower Car Park)
MONDAY 2 11:15: 4hr Walk, Tin Mines & Warrening (King’s Oven)
TUESDAY 3 10:30: 6hr Walk, Widecombe Wander (Widecombe-In-The-Moor)
WEDNESDAY 4 10:00: 2.5hr Walk, Devonport Leat (Sharpitor)
THURSDAY 5 14:30: 2hr Stroll, Historic Farmstead Visit (Trenchford Car Park, Bullaton Cross). Visit Bullaton historic farmstead and learn about Dartmoor’s farming history. See original farmyard buildings and early farm machinery
FRIDAY 6 Easy Going Mini Bus Tour (Newton Abbot Station). For details see page 12. Book on 01626 353159 10:30: 3hr Walk, Antiquities & Moorland (Meldon Reservoir)
SATURDAY 7 Easy Going Mini Bus Tour (Tavistock Town). Details page 12 Book on 01822 616958 11:30: 4hr Walk, Butterdon Hill & Cranbrook (Moretonhampstead)
LISTINGS KEY: Bookable Walks = RED. Children’s Activities = GREEN. Easy Going Strolls and Tours = BLUE.
LISTINGS KEY: Bookable Walks = RED. Children’s Activities = GREEN. Easy Going Strolls and Tours = BLUE.
SUNDAY 8 10:30: 4hr Walk, Explore The Southern Moor (Lukesland Gardens, Ivybridge)
MONDAY 9 10:30: 6hr Walk, Landscape, People & Nature (Venford)
TUESDAY 10 14:00: 3hr Walk, Trenchford & Tottiford Reservoirs (Trenchford Car Park, Bullaton Cross)
WEDNESDAY 11 14:00: 3hr Walk, Granite & its Working (Pork Hill)
THURSDAY 12 11:00: 2.5hr Walk, ‘School’s in’ – Walk for Parents (Princetown). A series of walks timed to suit those with a few hours to spare during the school day
FRIDAY 13 14:00: 2hr Stroll, Haymeadows Walk Including Cream Tea (Postbridge). Visit two of the best haymeadow examples on Dartmoor. Discover more about their unique flora and how they must be specially managed. The visit will be followed by a cream tea at Beechwood Guest House. Cost £6.75, includes the tea. Book on 01822 890414
SATURDAY 14 Easy Going Mini Bus Tour (Ivybridge Town). Details page 12. Book on 01752 690444
SUNDAY 15 10:15: 6hr Activity, Practical Navigation (Pork Hill). For those who have completed our beginners’ and improvers’ courses, spend a day practising practical skills. For more information and to book contact 01822 890414 10:30: 2hr Stroll, Dartmoor Legends & Folklore (Hound Tor)
MONDAY 16 10:45: 2hr Stroll, Riverside Stroll (Newbridge)
TUESDAY 17 11:00: 2hr Stroll, Introduction to Walking Dartmoor (Postbridge) 20:30: 2hr Walk, Megaliths by Moonlight (Gutter Tor). Bring a torch
WEDNESDAY 18 10:30: 6hr Walk, High Moor Walk (Chagford)
THURSDAY 19 10:30: 4hr Walk, Cairns & Coffin Stone (Bel Tor Corner)
FRIDAY 20 14:00: 2hr Stroll, Haymeadows Walk Including Cream Tea (Postbridge). See Fri 13th June. Book on 01822 890414 20:00: 1.5hr Stroll, Summer Solstice (Merrivale, Four Winds). Were these stones used to touch the sun? Come and find out – and bring a torch
SATURDAY 21 Easy Going Mini Bus Tour (Okehampton Town). Details page 12. Book on 01837 55000 10:15: 6hr Activity, Improvers’ Navigation (Princetown). Brush up on your navigation skills. Details and bookings on 01822 890414 10:30: 4hr Walk, Three Barrows & Didworthy (South Brent)
SUNDAY 22 Easy Going Mini Bus Tour (Newton Abbot Station). Details page 12. Book on 01626 353159 10:30: 3hr Walk, Walks for Women (Burrator Quarry). These walks will be led by a female guide (D Jenkin 01647 440053). See April 3rd 11:00: 4hr Walk, Tramway & Medieval Landscapes (Haytor, Lower Car Park) 14:00: 3hrs, Sketch And Stroll (Widecombe-in-the-Moor). Draw and paint the Dartmoor landscape with a local artist. Whether you are a beginner or advanced painter you will be sure to enjoy yourself. Come equipped for walking and bring your sketching materials and a camera to record your subject for your picture
MONDAY 23 11:30: 4hr Walk, Grimspound & Hameldown (Shapley Common)
TUESDAY 24 11:00: 4hr Walk, Quarries & Antiquities (Merrivale, Four Winds)
WEDNESDAY 25 10:45: 3hr Walk, Reservoir & Rider’s Rings
(Shipley Bridge) 14:00: 2hr Stroll, Haymeadows Walk Including Cream Tea (Postbridge). See Fri 13th June. Book on 01822 890414 20:00: 3hr Stroll, Wildlife at Dusk (Trendlebere). Bring binoculars and do not wear brightly coloured clothing. Book on 01822 890414
THURSDAY 26 10:30: 2.5hr Walk, ‘School’s in’ – Walk For
Parents (Combestone Tor). Series of walks timed to suit those with a few hours to spare
during the school day
FRIDAY 27 10:30: 6hr Walk, High Moor Walk (Belstone)
SATURDAY 28 09:00: 6hr Walk, East to West (Haytor, Lower Car Park). A challenging walk over two days (second part of Walk tomorrow). Suitable for those with a good level of fitness and who are looking to stretch themselves. For details and to book call 01822 890414 Easy Going Mini Bus Tour (Exeter). Details page 12. Book on 01392 494001 10:30: 2hr Stroll, Archaeology On Dartmoor (Cadover Bridge) 14:00: 2hr Stroll, Haymeadows Walk Including Cream Tea (Postbridge). See Fri 13th June. Book on 01822 890414
SUNDAY 29 09:00: 6hr Walk, East to West. See 28th June 10:30: 6hr Walk, Explore the Southern Moor (Ivybridge) 10:30: 4hr Walk, Landscape, People & Nature (Combestone Tor)
MONDAY 30 10:30: 6hr Walk, High Moor Walk (Willsworthy)
SUNDAY 8 12:00: National Trust Victorian Sunday. Lydford Gorge. Tel: 01822 820320 for details
SATURDAY 14 National Trust Craft Fair. Finch Foundry. Tel: 01837 840046 for details
SATURDAY 21 14:00: Ivybridge Garden Association Rose & Sweet Pea Show. St John’s Church Hall. Contact 01752 895875 14:00: Meavy Oak Fair. Traditional fair incorporating Burrator Horseshoe cross country run. Contact J Sharp 01822 853652
FRIDAY 27 09:30: Cornwood Spring Horse & Dog Show. Cadleigh Farm. Tel: 01752 837116
SATURDAY 28 10:00: Ilsington Parish Art Show. Village Hall (3 miles from A38, 1.5 miles from Haytor). Contact V Ransom Tel: 01364 661228. Until Sunday 29 June 11:00: Moretonhampstead Secret Gardens. Various venues. Twelve gardens open to the public for the weekend. Lunches and teas available. Contact Moretonhampstead Information Centre, or R Jones 01647 440136 Ashburton Carnival Week. Various venues. Fete, children’s evening, town quiz, grand procession and lots more. Until Sunday 6th July
SUNDAY 29 14:00: Buckfastleigh Fun Day. Orchard Millennium Green. Contact A Armstrong 01364 642839
n Ponies and Bluebells.
n A lone walker is overshadowed by the impressive Bowerman’s Nose rock formation near Hound Tor on the eastern side of the moor.
n Reservoir walks on Dartmoor are always popular.
n Walkers approaching Hound Tor.
n The magical River Dart (below) starts its journey on the moor. Left is Nun’s Cross.
p Farmers’ Markets and Craft Fairs. See page 4 for details.p Farmers’ Markets and Craft Fairs.
See page 4 for details.
n Lesser celandine.
Dartmoor NATIONAL PARKS Britain’s breathing spaces
Dartmoor Information Guide 2009 – 2010PAGE 6 Dartmoor Information Guide 2009 – 2010 PAGE 7
DARTMOOR is an amazing place – and not just for people during the day but also for bats at night! Fifteen of the 17 British species have been found here, with a notable discovery of the rare Bechstein’s bat last summer.
Two years ago, no Bechstein’s bats were found in the National Park, despite an intensive expert search effort over two weeks. It is possible that with the warming climate, this southerly species is spreading further west and to higher altitudes.
The Bechstein’s bat was discovered during an ambitious research project set up by the Dartmoor National Park Authority, the Woodland Trust and the National Trust to look into the distribution, numbers and feeding habits of another rare bat on Dartmoor, the barbastelle.
Over the past two years, Matt Zeale, a PhD student from Bristol University, found healthy populations of the barbastelle in two wooded river valleys – the Bovey and the Dart – and has given conservationists valuable information that will help protect these animals and large tracks of habitats they depend on.
More rare bats are discovered on Dartmoor
The project was made possible through funding from the SITA Trust Landfill Communities Fund.
Both the barbastelle and the Bechstein’s bats are rare species of woodland bats, with only a few confirmed breeding colonies nationally. So the Dartmoor discoveries add significantly to our understanding of the ecology and distribution of both species.
Until recently, it has been very difficult to research the habits of these woodland bats but new technology using acoustic lures that play back the bats’ calls and attract them into nets is enabling researchers to catch them in remote woods and follow them on their nightly forays.
These two bat species roost under peeling bark and in splits and holes in damaged and dead trees, just the sort of habitat one might be inclined to tidy up in woodland. These secretive woodland bats benefit from the large areas of well-connected habitat that still exists in the Dartmoor National Park and from the ‘dark skies’ that enable them to fly undetected by predators.
n FIFTEEN of the17 British bat species are found on Dartmoor. This one is a barbastelle bat.
SECRETIVE woodland bats
thrive on Dartmoor. Here, a researcher
points out a barbastelle roost under the peeling
bark of an oak tree in the Bovey
valley.
INFORMATION on the best areas of wildlife habitat on enclosed land on Dartmoor has been reviewed by the Devon Biological Records Centre in 2008 to identify sites that could be put forward for designation as County Wildlife Sites.
This local designation recognises the rich mosaic of nationally important habitats in Dartmoor river valleys, such as rhôs pasture, ancient woodland, wet woodland and dry, unimproved grasslands that lie outside existing statutory designations. It focuses the attention of conservation bodies to monitor them and to work with landowners to secure their sympathetic management.
In total more than 250 different parcels of land have been identified and landowners have been approached to give their consent to the designation. Once this process is completed, Dartmoor National Park Authority and its conservation partners, Natural England and Devon Wildlife Trust, are hoping to work with landowners to secure these sites for the future.
WILDLIFE SITES
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YOU’LL GO WILD AT NEWQUAY ZOOCome visit our cheeky family of black macaques and learn more about this critically endangered species. This species is part of Newquay Zoo’s breeding programme, so you may even see a baby!
PLAYFUL MACAQUES
Rooooaaaarrrr! Get up close to the King of the Jungle - the majestic lion - as well as beautiful lynx and the rare fishing cat at Newquay Zoo, where you can experience the world’s wildest beasts face to face.
big cats
Get an amazing birds eye view of stunning black wildebeest, zebra and antelope from our raised viewing platform!
african savanna
Gain a fascinating insight into some of the world’s most weird and wonderful species in our daily feeding times and talks from people who know them best.
animal encounters
Bringing together crowned lemurs, mongooses, love birds and Vasa parrots from the island of Madagascar in a fantastic now open fronted exhibit.
madagascan walkthrough
Splash! Our family of penguins love to play in their pool. You can see them up close showing off their swimming skills.
penguins
Visit the Village Farm to see some more familiar faces, as well as native wildlife species.
village farm
Fantastic fun for the kids with trails, a dragon maze and a brilliant outdoor play area that will exhaust even the liveliest of children!
stay & play
Come and see the animals being fed throughout the day! Learn more about their diets and behaviour as they enjoy their lunch.
feeding time
Make a family day out with food - there are plenty of picnic and seating areas around the zoo to enjoy dining al fresco! Or make for Cafe Lemur for a hearty home cooked meal made from fresh locally sourced produce.
picnic fun
Turn your kids into little animals, thanks to our talented team of face painters! There’s a range of designs to choose from.Its time to go wild!
face painting
TROPICAL HOUSE
Experience life on the rainforest floor and in the treetops in our atmospheric Tropical House Home. Home to some of the zoo’s more exotic creatures. Including colourful birds, pythons, fruit bats and sloths, as well as some of the creepiest crawlies you have ever seen!
POISONED CHALICE?POISONED CHALICE?
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NEWS FROM KINGSWEAR PARISH COUNCIL – Kingswear, Hillhead, Maypool, Greenway & Noss No. 3
VISIT KINGSWEAR WEBSITE: www.kingswear-devon.co.uk WEBMASTER MICHAEL STEVENS
You’re in the driving seat on residents’ parking...KINGSWEAR’S residents’ parking scheme could
be extended – if that is what the village wants.
The Council was approached earlier this year to look into the possibility of adding more roads to the scheme. Then, at an informal meeting in September, residents gave their views to Council Chairman Jonathan Hawkins and the councillors present.
Following that, at the full Council’s September meeting, John Halliday (Assistant Chief engineer, Devon Highways) confirmed that, contrary to
earlier policy, Highways would now support an extension to the scheme. But he stressed support would depend on the wishes of the Parish.
A sub committee of councillors was appointed in November to consult further with residents and make recommendations to the full Council.
That might not be quite as easy as it sounds as the Council Chairman has previously
stated that the issue of residents’ parking really is a “poisoned chalice”.
KINGSWEAR will have improved policing during next year’s Dartmouth Royal Regatta. This pledge comes from the Dartmouth police chief, Inspector Paul Morgan, after complaints about
disturbance and damage during this year’s event. Cars and property were damaged at around midnight on the last night of the Regatta and there were disturbances around the Banjo. Inspector Morgan was at Kingswear
Council’s September meeting responding to complaints about a lack of police presence. He admitted that he, too, would have been irate had he been in the situation residents experienced.
Crackdown on Dart Regatta mayhem
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BRITISH Telecom plans to remove what it considers uneconomical public telephone boxes throughout the country – including classic, 1930s style red boxes like the one in Higher Contour Road.
We’re seeing RED in Kingswear!
UPSET at the disgusting mess made by seagulls ravaging
refuse bags around the village, especially in Fore Street?
Well, now you can do something about it. The Council is making available gull-proof bags which will be on sale at the Kingswear Village Stores for £5 each.
The Council is appealing to all residents, particularly second home owners who let their properties, to buy them and help put a stop the present unacceptable mess.
Letting agents will also be asked to include a requirement for gull proof bags in their letting conditions.
GIVING GULLS THE SACK
The Council decided to see if this phone box could be retained for the benefit of future generations and BT was very co-operative. For the princely sum of £1 a year, the village has adopted its own red box! It won’t be operational but, in years to come, people can remind themselves how telephone calls were made before mobile phones came along!
n IT IS NOT often the Council has the chance to show off its historic 1836 fire engine, so when Kingswear Regatta was held again in Jubilee Park it went on display. The Editor thought those people unable to be at the Regatta would
appreciate the photograph!
THE BEACH THAT COULD TURN GREENTHE BEACH THAT COULD TURN GREENFor the application to succeed, it must show that the beach has been used by the public for more than 20 years...and the Council has considerable written evidence to this effect.
But the more evidence it has, the better the chances of success, and advertisements have been put into the local press and on noticeboards asking the public to help.
Photographic evidence would be especially useful and the Council
THE COUNCIL sub committee trying to bring the Lighthouse Beach saga to a satisfactory conclusion is work-ing hard on your behalf.
A legal team has been appointed and has viewed the site from the river. Now, after a number of consultations, the Council has been advised to prepare an application under the Commons Act (2006) to register the beach as a town or village green with – and this is the important part – access as of right.
would like to hear from anyone who has used the beach since 2001 , especially those who landed on the beach by boat.
Beach owner David Southwick has recently sent the Council a 12-page letter detailing his reasons for refusing ‘access as of right’, so it would appear the access application will be opposed. That means the matter is likely to go to a Public In-quiry. This would probably be heard next Spring in the village.
A FEW boat moorings are
still available on the tidal North
bank of Waterhead Creek.
Any residents interested should
contact Council Clerk Emma
Illingworth on 01803 392265.
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Take a walk on the wild side at Paignton ZooPaignton Zoo is home to thousands of amazing animals and plants. Walk through a world of wonder – visit the desert, cross the savannah, explore the forest and trek through the tropics. Use your senses to discover the wild world: look around, listen out – you’ll even need your sense of smell! Find out about conservation and the world’s endangered species.
Paignton Zoo is a great day out for everyone. As well as the thousands of animals, there’s a miniature train ride, a wobbly jungle bridge in Lemur Wood, indoor and outdoor play areas, keeper talks and feeding times, places to eat and places to sit – all packed into 80 acres of natural habitat.
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l DRC PARTNERSHIP – liveability & development
I WAS GIvEn tickets to visit an exhibition funded by DRC Partnership at Mount Edgcumbe House, where there was a creepy crawly display which included moths and butterflies and extracts and details about the Pasley sisters’ life and time in
I am disabled and was provided with a wheelchair to enable me to get around. We were met at the back entrance, with the chair, and escorted to the area where we could see the exhibit of moths and butterflies, showing pupae, larvae, moths and butterflies from the very tiny eggs to the full grown butterflies. There was a table where children
Like Mary, you can have a fantastic time for free!
DoN’T mIss THe mouNT eDGCumBe PAsLeY eXHIBITIoN
Devonport NDC resident Mary Lacey (centre, below) visited Mount Edgcumbe for the Charles Darwin and Pasley family exhibition. Here’s her story in her own words...
could draw, cut out and stick models of what they had seen.
The Pasley exhibition was interesting and tied in nicely with the entomology, which showed
their drawings and fantasy stories alongside pieces about
their lives.
All told, it was a very pleasant time and I have nothing but praise for the staff and their help which made the visit worthwhile, even if the weather was terrible.
A most enjoyable trip, and if you haven’t been yet, try to take advantage of the free tickets to make a visit yourselves.
l For details of how to secure a free place on any of the trips,
contact Chris Coldwell at Plymouth City Council on (01752) 305598 during office hours, or email
[email protected] Tickets include a free ferry and
entry to Mount edgcumbe house. Please note tickets are limited.
n BELOw and right (top and bottom) are some of the
displays at the exhibition.
Devonport.
More trips to Mount Edgcumbe will be taking place on August 9, 13, 19, 23 and 25.
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IT HAS been six years since Devonport Art of the Community Day, funded by DRC Partnership, was
launched. Over the years we’ve seen this fantastic arts fun day move from Plymouth Albion to Welcome Hall and now, in 2009, to Hamoaze House.
All the usual ingredients will be there, including per-formances from local schools, hands-on arty activities and story-telling for early years. The Hamoaze House move also gives us the chance to move the event from chilly February to sunny (we hope) July!
Fish and fun
for......the artful eye!n Devonport Art of
the Community – one of last year’s splendid
creations.
We’re already planning lots of new indoor and outdoor workshops and activities to give Devonport residents of all ages the chance to show their creativity. Devonport-based partners Plymouth Music Zone are on board, too, so be prepared for a few musical surprises!
Devonport Art of the Community Day will take place on the afternoon of Friday July 10. Look out for posters and flyers with more information in coming weeks. For more information now, contact Richard Marsh at the Barefoot Project Plymouth on (01752) 636700, extension 2389.
l Do you passionately believe in the power of music to make a positive difference to the lives of young people?
l Plymouth Music Zone provides high quality music-making opportunities for young people and training for adults.
These posts are ideally suited to those aged between 16 and 25 considering a future in community music education.
you will work in all aspects of music education learning skills by shadowing and supporting experienced Music Leaders. Applicants need to be motivated, enthusiastic individuals with excellent communication skills and a passion for music.
l One year fixed term contract starting Sept 7 2009. Sessional and term-time only. SALARy: £10 per hr up to 10hrs per week.
For details and an application pack contact Glyn Fuge, Plymouth Music Zone on (01752 213690) or email [email protected]
www.plymouthmusiczone.org.uk
m Closing date for application forms is noon on Monday June 29.
m Interviews July 8.
l These posts are part funded by DrC Partnership.
An update on the new school for Devonport
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A NEW SCHOOL that will serve young people in the Devonport area is at the top of the country’s education investment priority list.
Secondary provision to serve the South West of the city is one of five projects put forward by Plymouth City Council in an Expression of Interest to the Government.
The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) announced its priorities earlier this year and Plymouth was top of this list. Now council officers have submitted a further document, which sets out the city’s ambition to deliver these projects. If judged successful, it could see funds becoming available within three years.
Cllr Grant Monahan, Cabinet Member for Children and young People, said: “We know that many people were left wondering about secondary education in this area when Parkside Community College shut, but there has been a lot of work going on behind the scenes.
“While one door closes, another one opens. Significant steps have been
made to progress plans for investment in new secondary school facilities.”
One of the key issues to address has been a suitable location for a school. Finding a site is a challenge, as many suggested parcels of land are not big enough.
There have also been some setbacks. Like many other authorities in the country, Plymouth City Council’s capital programme has been affected by the economic climate and it has had to scale back its investment programme as it has not been able to sell as much development land as expected.
One casualty, among several across the city, was the planned new primary school that would have resulted from the amalgamation of Marlborough and Mount Wise Primary Schools. The Council is talking to both schools about the long-term options and how they can continue to play a part in the regeneration of Devonport.
GArETh SImmoNS, Plymouth City Council Services for Children and Young People.
l STOP PRESS – jOB vACANCY...School Sports Co-ordinator Assistant at Stoke Damerel Community College. For more information contact the Principal’s Secretary on (01752) 556065, or call Eddy at the DRC Partnership Information Shop on (01752) 562518. l Funding is provided by DRC Partnership.
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FOR THE SAMWORTH CHAMPSFUN FUN FUN
TAMAR had great fun and scooped some serious awards at this year’s Samworth
Brothers Charity Challenge near Moth-ecombe on the Devon coast.
Wayne Day, Marcus Woods and Dave Mitchell won the Tough
category and their trophy is in pride of place in the cabinet in Reception. The Wayne’s Men team – Tom Parrott, Kevin Wheldon, Huw Richards and Sam Sparks came third in the Super Tough category which was extremely physically demanding
Congratulations also to JFDI – Fiona MacInnes – and well done Claire Beare, who completed both weekends as she
stood in last minute following an injury.
Five Tamar teams took part in the Challenge, four in the Tough category and one in the Super Tough category. All thoroughly enjoyed the experience and
performed well. Teams were:
Ladies & The Tramp: Anil Ahir, Claire Beare, Hannah Blore and Anna Udy.
No Chance of Finishing: Mark Barrett,
Christian Tipping, Anthony Dwelly and Phil Williams.
JFDI: Fiona MacInnes, Wayne Day, Marcus Woods and Dave Mitchell.
Cyclopaths: Colin Sparks, Dan Zackey, Steph Newcomb and Claire Beare.
Wayne’s Men: Tom Parrott, Kevin Wheldon, Huw Richards and Sam Sparks.
Many thanks to the NPD team members who helped provide the excellent food that kept competitors going: Dan Zackey, Andy Morris, Colin Sparks, Karen Sullivan and Claire Searle. Also to the Bakery staff who were involved. Finally, thanks to Anne Hambly for serving breakfast from the
early hours and Steph Newcomb’s (??Newcombe??) mum!
THE pictures show Tamar staff taking part in this year’s Samworth Challenge
Get closer to over 130 species at award winning Newquay Zoo!See the penguins relaxing in their pool, visit the creepiest crawlies in the atmospheric tropical house, watch the big cats get their lunch and learn more about conservation. Animal encounters and exciting keeper talks as well as activity trails, face painting, children’s play area and Dragon maze offer plenty to keep people of all abilities and ages occupied – a perfect day out for the whole family!
Walk on the wild side at Newquay Zoo
OARING FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILYR
Newsletter of Dartmouth Town Council Issue 10
DARTMOUTHGUARDIAN
CONGRATULATIONS again to the Food Festival Committee for another successful festival in the Market in October.
The event included a grand opening party; children’s party; folk, sausage n’ cider party; farmers’ market; food festival market and a fiesta with a hog roast.
All the events celebrated great local produce and there were many opportunities for townsfolk and visitors to taste old favourites and try new delicacies.
Local schoolchildren also went along to see at first hand how food is sourced and enjoy a big teatime adventure.
Foodfestflamin’ fantastic
CHRISTMAS CALENDAR See page three for the details
November 29 – Christmas lights switch-on.
December 6 – Christmas Market.
December 9 – Fatstock Show.
December 12 & 13 – Candlelit Christmas.
December 13 – Farmers’ Market.
Wayne
Cramp from RB’s in
action at the Festival
and, below, Mayor
Debbie Morris tries
the delicacies
on offer.
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