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Colwick Woods is one of the cities hidden gems. This 50-hectare site of rich grassland and ancient woodland provides an oasis of tranquillity just one mile from the bustle of Nottingham city centre.
Colwick Woods was designated as a geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1995 and listed as a Local Nature Reserve in 2004. This site is particularly suitable for walking with a number of well maintained public rights of way paths spanning the woods. Colwick Woods also offers some panoramic views of the Trent Valley - as far as Belvoir Castle - and across the City.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ANGLEA HORNSBY!!
Achievement Of The Year Awards 2011
Congratulations are in order to one of our founder members, Angela Hornsby, who, on 28th November 2011, was presented with the Gold Award at the St. Ann's and Dales Volunteer Achievement Of The Year Awards 2011, for Recognition of Involvement in a Community Project. Angela has worked tirelessly to improve the cleanliness of the woods and encourage access to and the use of them.
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Stargazing Event
Sat 21st Jan. 5pm - 9pm
An evening of stargazing with the telescopes of the Nottingham Astronomical Society. The giant planet Jupiter with its retinue of moons will be visible all evening, Orion the Hunter will be high in the south and we will view the famous Orion Nebula – a great stellar nursery. An evening of interest and discovery, for all ages.
Amateur astronomers will be on hand to guide you around the sky and point out the constellations, principle stars and interesting objects.
COMING JULY 8th
Gala Day
This year's annual Gala Day is to be held on July 8th 2012, it's still in the planning stage at the moment so details to follow. Last year was a great success, the weather was very kind to us and we were blessed with a lovely sunny day. We had numerous stalls including, 'Blood, Guts and Gore' who does television work with lifelike wounds, face painting, crafts, kites, plants, bric a brac, natural healing, and caterers, as well as community stalls such as 'Wildlife in the City' and the Police.
The owl man was there along with displays of dog training, music and dancing.
To raise funds to carry on our work we had 'name the teddy' and tombola which proved to be popular.
A great time seemed to be had by all so put the date in your diary.
STARGAZING JAN 21st WITH
Tombola Prizes!
On the star gazing event there will be a tombola. Any donations of prizes would be welcomed and can be dropped off at:
Angela's Creations,
152 Greenwood Road,
Bakersfield, (01159876720).
Or contact Liz on 07721912382.
Any prizes not won on the night will be saved for the Gala Day on July 8th. Also, donations of wrapping paper would be useful if anyone has any left over from Christmas.
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