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NB: AONB Officers and those who lead walks and activities on their behalf cannot accept any responsibility for any injuries or losses incurred by any other person whilst taking part in any activities organised by or on behalf of the AONB.

PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT WALKS WILL ONLY TAKE PLACE IF THREE OR MORE PEOPLE ATTEND. SO PLEASE PHONE TO BOOK A PLACE.

Tools and equipment required for work-days will be provided.

For further Details of Forthcoming Events:

Please phone the number below, or visit the
AONB Unit,
Liddell Street,
Silloth CA7 4DD
(next to the Solway Coast Discovery Centre).

Tel: 016973 33055.
Fax: 016973 33013
email: Graeme Proud

Volunteer Work Days 2009

Date	Event	Details
June
Thursday 11th June	GUIDED WILDFLOWER WALK ON MAWBRAY BANKS	Join in a pleasant ramble along Mawbray Banks to discover the wildflowers growing in the dune habitat. The walk should last for 1-2 hours. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear and meet at 10.30am at Mawbray Yard car park, off the B5300 at Mawbray village (sea-ward side). All identification books welcome!
Friday 19th June	CROSSCANONBY CARR RESERVE WORKDAY	As part of our ongoing management of this Reserve we will be carrying out routine maintenance of the footpaths, boardwalks and woodland areas. Strimming of Milefortlet 21 path may also be included. Please meet on site at 10.30am or on the beach front Car Park on the B5300. All tools will be provided, please bring a packed lunch and suitable clothing.
Wednesday 24th June	VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT And SLIDE SHOW	Come along and meet Graeme Proud, the AONB Volunteer Coordinator, who will give a talk about the work that the volunteer group get involved in within the Solway Coast AONB. With many projects ongoing we are always keen to talk to anyone who is interested in the conservation of this beautiful area. The event will take place in the Solway Coast Discovery Centre, Liddell Street, Silloth, at 2.00pm.
Monday 29th June	CROSSCANONBY SALT PANS RESTORATION WORK.	We will be carrying on with the scrub clearance and weed removal in and around the historic salt pans area. All who wish to assist with this task should meet at Crosscanonby Road End Car Park on the B5300 at 10.30am, all tools will be provided. Please bring a packed lunch and suitable clothing.
July
Thursday 2nd July	BOWNESS-ON-SOLWAY RESERVE 'BRACKEN BASHING' AND RESERVE TOUR	Join the Cumbria WildlifeTrust Reserve Volunteers for a morning of bracken beating on this 'jewel' of a reserve near Bowness-on-Solway. Meet at the reserve at 10.00am. After lunch there will be a guided tour of the reserve with Mike Critchley, Volunteer Reserve Manager. Please bring a packed lunch, and wear suitable clothing and footwear. For further details please phone 016973 44432.
Monday 13th July	CROSSCANONBY SALT PANS RESTORATION WORK.	We will be carrying on with the scrub clearance and weed removal in and around the historic salt pans area. All who wish to assist with this task should meet at Crosscanonby Road End Car Park on the B5300 at 10.30am, all tools will be provided. Please bring a packed lunch and suitable clothing.
Wednesday 22nd July	BEACH LITTER PICK	Join the AONB Volunteers for a beach litter pick. Meeting at the East End Car Park (Silloth end) in Allonby at 10.30am, we will be litter picking towards Dubmill Point. All equipment will be provided, but please wear suitable clothing and footwear.
Monday 27th July	CROSSCANONBY CARR RESERVE WORKDAY	As part of our ongoing management of this Reserve we will be carrying out routine maintenance of the footpaths, boardwalks and woodland areas. Please meet on site at 10.30am or on the beach front Car Park on the B5300. All tools will be provided, please bring a packed lunch and suitable clothing
August
Monday 3rd August	MILEFORTLET 21 FOOTPATH CLEARING.	We will be strimming and clearing the path up to the Roman Milefortlet 21 . Please meet at 10.30am on the beach front Car Park on the B5300 near Crosscanonby turn off. All tools will be provided, please bring a packed lunch and suitable clothing.
Friday 7th August	VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT And SLIDE SHOW	Come along and meet Graeme Proud, the AONB Volunteer Coordinator, who will give a talk about the work that the volunteer group get involved in within the Solway Coast AONB. With many projects ongoing we are always keen to talk to anyone who is interested in the conservation of this beautiful area. The event will take place in the Solway Coast Discovery Centre, Liddell Street, Silloth, at 2.00pm
Wednesday 19th August	BOARDWALK And SITE MAINTENANCE MAWBRAY BANKS	Join the Community Volunteer Group to help maintain the boardwalk and the management of this Special Site of Scientific Interest (SSSI) at Mawbray Banks. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear and meet at 10.30am at Mawbray Yard car park, off the B5300 at Mawbray village (sea-ward side). All tools provided.
Wednesday 26th August	CROSSCANONBY CARR RESERVE WORKDAY	As part of our ongoing management of this Reserve we will be carrying out routine maintenance of the footpaths, boardwalks and woodland areas. Strimming of Milefortlet 21 path may also be included. Please meet on site at 10.30am or on the beach front Car Park on the B5300. All tools will be provided, please bring a packed lunch and suitable clothing

NB: AONB Officers and those who lead walks and activities on their behalf cannot accept any responsibility for any injuries or losses incurred by any other person whilst taking part in any activities organised by or on behalf of the AONB.

PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT WALKS WILL ONLY TAKE PLACE IF THREE OR MORE PEOPLE ATTEND. SO PLEASE PHONE TO BOOK A PLACE.

Tools and equipment required for work-days will be provided.

For further Details of Forthcoming Events: Please phone the number below, or visit the AONB Unit, Liddell Street, Silloth, CA7 4DD, next to the Solway Coast Discovery Centre.

Tel: 016973 33055.
Fax: 016973 33013
email: graeme.proud@allerdale.gov.uk

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