The spring / summer edition of Tidelines is now available to download. From the launch of a new local attraction, the Solway Military Trail to learning about the salt pans of the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – a lasting monument to a bygone industrial age, there’s something for everyone in this issue…. Read more »
NB: Change of venue and task for Tuesday 9 April to Mawbray Banks Contractors have been working on improving the existing Natterjack toad pool and digging and lining a new pool to improve the spawning habitat for the Natterjack Toad population. The contractors have now left and so there are a few jobs to do… Read more »
Solway Coastwise are going to be out and about along the Solway Coast this spring! Why not join them and find out more about your local coastal area. Or if you’ve always wanted to know about your local archaeology come along and meet the SCAPE coastal archaeologists. All the events are FREE but booking is… Read more »
Join the Solway Coast AONB Volunteer work party on Friday 15 March from 9.30am to 3.00pm at Mawbray Banks to carry out gorse cutting. Meet at the main car park, opposite the Mawbray Village turn off from the coast road. Don’t forget to bring lunch and where clothing to suit the weather. Volunteering with the… Read more »
Workington Nature Partnership Officer Temporary Maternity Cover (up to 1 year) 37 hours per week, Flexi policy applies Grade G- £22,401-£25,463 A job share may be considered for this post The Workington Nature Partnership is a joint venture between Allerdale Borough Council and Workington Town Council which aims to improve the natural environment in and… Read more »
The Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee has just produced the Stage 1 Report on the South of Scotland Enterprise Bill. The overall conclusions are that:- The Committee fully supports the creation of a new enterprise agency for the south of Scotland. The Committee supports the general principles of the Bill and recommends to the Parliament… Read more »
Fisheries Secretary Fergus Ewing has launched a national discussion paper setting out the Scottish Government’s vision for the future of fisheries. Mr Ewing is meeting with representatives from the local fishing community in Kirkwall, Orkney, on Monday in the first of a series of similar meetings across Scotland, which will allow individuals, businesses and communities… Read more »
Save the Date! Cumbrian Bogs LIFE+ end of project Conference Tuesday 7 May and Wednesday 8 May 2019 This free event will take place at Newton Rigg Campus, near Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0AH. The conference marks the end of the five year, EU LIFE-funded lowland raised peat bog restoration project, which has taken place over… Read more »
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) online engagement runs until 29 March 2019. The MMO are engaging publicly on their work to date in the development of the north west marine plans (Iteration 3). This will provide stakeholders with an opportunity to input towards the development of marine plans in the north west area. The engagement… Read more »
The Solway Coast AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) are holding a volunteer task this Sunday 3 March, starting at 10.00am. The task for this Sunday is a litter pick on Grune Point, a great opportunity to spend some time on this beautiful part of the AONB. Meet at the site of the Skinburness Hotel… Read more »