Points of Interest
COLWICK CUTTING - Colwick Cutting is the only Geological SSSI within Nottingham City Council boundary.
This site is the type section of the Triassic Colwick Formation, a major rock unit comprising mudstones, siltstones and thin sandstone arranged in coarsening-upwards units. A variety of sedimentary structures including ripple marks, wavy bedding, halite pseudomorphs and abundant desiccation cracks are seen.
The facies probably represents marine intertidal conditions an environmental interpretation consistent with the discovery of the brachiopod Lingula elsewhere in the formation. The age of the formation is probably Anisian-Ladinian and it can be correlated with other 'Waterstones' facies in the English Midland.
THE ICE HOUSE - Currently not accessible for safety reasons.
The remains of the Ice House are hidden at the moment by overgrown shrubbery. The brickwork below ground is in reasonable condition but the "roof" has completely disappeared. We believe the roof was of a dome shape brick construction spanning 3 1/2 metre. This supposition was deduced from an inwards slopping layer of brick work around the perimeter. We are continuing our research into the original structure and are progressing slowly but hope eventually to recreate this piece of history.
Photograph taken in 2007 by Mr J Davies
Photo taken in 1986 by Mr. J.Woolrich
Photograph taken in 2007 by Mr J Davies
From research carried out by Friends of Colwick Woods group, and as seen in the photograph taken by Mr Alfred Woolrich in 1986 and recent photographs by Mr John Davies in 2007, we can see the inward slope of the now top layer of brickwork which leads us to believe the roof of the Ice House was of a dome construction. The entrance can be seen in the 1986 photo where a section of brickwork approximately 1 metre wide is missing. From measurements taken of the circular brick structure the diameter is 3.5 metre. We have as yet to determine the depth of the structure, as only 1.5 metre of brickwork can be seen below ground level. The remainder is currently filled with soil and rubble (possibly the remnants of the collapsed roof). There is also a pipe which we believe extends from the base of the Ice House to a gulley, which allowed drainage of the melted ice.We believe the Ice House was constructed in the then grounds of Colwick Hall Estate, of which Colwick Woods was part. Research is still ongoing.
Drawings: Interpretation of
Ice House from information
available - James Lumb
Drawings: Interpretation of Ice House from
information available - James Lumb
Cross section and plan view of site
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SUCCESS!! SUCCESS!! SUCCESS!!
Stargazing Event
Have a look at some photos!
On the 21st January we hosted an eveninsg 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