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 »
Join the D and G Eco Warriors on Sunday 10 March for a beach clean at Carsethorn Beach. Meet in front of The Steamboat Inn, Sea front at Carsethorn, DG2 8DS Dumfries. For information or to get in touch with the organisers visit the Facebook page
Port William Harbour – Dredging Operations To facilitate dredging in the main basin, excavators will be operating in Port William harbour 2 ½ hours either side of Low Water (LW) on the following tides: MONDAY 18th February Low water @ 1710 TUESDAY 19th February LW @ 0528 & 1803 WEDNESDAY 20th February LW @ 0618… Read more »
Join the D and G Eco Warriors on Saturday 16 February for a beach clean at Rascarrel Bay, Auchencairn. Meet at 12.30pm at Auchencairn Primary School so that everyone can travel in convoy to the bay. The group has special access for cars for this event. The postcode for the school is Castle Douglas DG7… Read more »
