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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.
The centre of the site is dominated by a former golf course, which is now managed as a playing field and wildflower meadow. The diverse ancient woodlands are characterised by ash, elm, oak, field maple and beech, with dog's mercury and ivy dominating the ground flora it is home to many beetles, including a rare leaf beetle. Colwick Woods is also rich in mammal species including the pipistrelle and noctule bats.
Historians believe that this site has been woodland since the early 1600's, possibly longer, but is typical of those found along the steep land bounding the Trent Flood Plain in parts of the site. In addition parts of the woodland have also been closely associated with Colwick Hall as identified by an old Ice House found on the site.• MoreInfo
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Stargazing Event
Have a look at some photos!
On the 21st January we hosted an evening of stargazing with the telescopes
of the Nottingham Astronomical Society.
Although a cloudy night, two to three hundred people turned up. Through the
telescopes, the planet Jupiter and four of its moons could be seen, also stars
which were identified by the experts from the Nottingham Astronomical Society.
The Wildlife in the City project were also encouraging us to look at nature
at night and led walks around the mystical and majestic woodlands.
It was an enjoyable and informative evening.
We also had a tombola where the star prize was a gold, diamond and garnet ring.
The ring was not won on the night so will be carried forward to the tombola
to be held at the Gala Day on July 8th.
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.
Monday February 6th
Annual Meeting
Monday February 6th 2012, 7.00 pm
Bakersfield and Neighbourhood Community
Association, 312 Sneinton Dale.
AGENDA
• Reports and statements of account for 2011
• Election of officers to the organising committee
• Amendments to constitution
• Matters arising
• Any other business
• Date of next annual general meeting