IRONBRIDGE GORGE VOLUNTEERING PROGRAMME OCT-DEC 2013

Telford Wildlife Forum 29th October 2013

The Wrekin Forest Volunteers, Telford's Shropshire Wildlife Trust volunteers, will be holding their final Telford Wildlife Forum of 2013 at 7:30 pm on Tuesday 29 October at Horsehay Village Hall, Bridge Road, Telford, TF4 2NF when Andrew Allott, author of the 2011 New Naturalist book 'Marches' will be giving an illustrated talk entitled 'Wildlife and landscape of the Marches'.

He will talk about the special features of the wildlife and landscape of the Marches with a particular focus on the Telford area.  Both natural and post-industrial features will be covered.

There will also be a round-up of local conservation news.

Entrance is £2 for Shropshire Wildlife Trust members and £3 for non-members, which includes free coffee or tea, and biscuits.

This promises to be a very interesting evening and it would be greatly appreciated if you would publicise the event for us.

For further details see attached poster or contact Stephen Mitchell - 01952 590820 / 07842 137410 or Rob Doran - 01952 407021 / 07926 387733.

Please feel free to pass this e-mail on to anyone you think may be interested.

Thanks in anticipation.

Stephen Mitchell

Wrekin Forest Volunteers

stephen@smitch.plus.com

Love Your River Volunteer Opportunities

Please Book your place on chosen activities with Matt Hawkins, River project officer, on 01743 232394 or matth@shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk.

All activities require sensible outdoor clothing according to weather conditions and safety footwear. Please bring plenty to eat and drink. Training and equipment such as tools and gloves will be provided by Shropshire Wildlife Trust on the day.

For the availability of drop offs and pick ups please contact Matt as above.

GOING FISHING?

Following the success of coaching sessions over the summer, another series of free angling training sessions is being held at Telford Town Park this autumn! Suitable for all skill levels, particularly beginners!

Saturday 5th October

Saturday 19th October

Saturday 26th October

Saturday 2nd November

Saturday 9th November

All sessons will run from 10am – 2pm. All equipment provided.

*Please note – there is no session on Saturday 12th October*

Suitable for age 9+. Under 13s must be accompanied by an adult.

Spaces are limited, please book to reserve your space. To book or for further information please call 01952 382 340 or email TelfordTownPark@telford.gov.uk