Parklife 6 autumn/winter 2010

AUTUMN/WINTER 2010 | ISSUE 6

The magazine of Nene Park Trust, Peterborough

INCLUDESEventsListingsPages 6 & 7

www.neneparktrust.org.uk

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At a time when the news seems to be full of stories about cuts in spending and publicservices, it’s important to reflect on whatthis means for Nene Park.

Thanks to the careful thought that went into thecreation of the Trust in the 1980’s, Nene Park istoday managed and financed as an independentorganisation in control of its own destiny.

In fact, Nene Park Trust was one of the firstorganisations of its type established in the UK.

Of course, we too have to operate within budget limits and are alwaysseeking more efficient ways of delivering a high quality park. However, the good news is that our independence and funding arrangements meanthat our plans for the next year and beyond are very much about improvingand extending what we offer, rather than cutting back.

Having launched our new 2020 strategy earlier in the year, work is alreadywell underway on a number of exciting projects across the Park. You canread more about this on page 8.

Over the past few months, we’ve also been delighted to welcome some new team members to join our existing and experienced staff. Find out who they are and what they’ll be doing on page 11.

So, whilst the national picture may not always be positive, we will continueworking hard to make sure Nene Park is one of the highest quality countryparks in the UK.

We hope you enjoy the results.

James McCullochChief Executive, Nene Park Trust

Chief Executive’s View

contents2 Chief Executive’s View

3 Adapted Cycling Scheme

4 A Messy Business

4 The Park is Buzzing

5 Seen an Otter? Think Mink!

6/7 Events Listings

8 Already on Route to 2020

9 Take the Bait or Try Golfing

10 Jobs for the Future

11 Conservation Update

11 New Faces at the Trust

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The Vivacity Sports Development Team has launched anew cycle scheme at Ferry Meadows for disabled peoplewho are not able to use regular two-wheeled cycles.

By using specifically adapted cycles and hand cycles, the scheme enables people of all ages to have the freedom toparticipate in physical activities in a way that perhaps they have not had the opportunity to before.

Stuart is one of the volunteer trainers who was introduced tothe sport by Barry, another volunteer trainer. They both saw the scheme as a great way to give other disabled people similar experiences to their own.

“We really enjoy coaching the people who come to have a go. It is very rewarding to see how much pleasure our members get from riding the bikes.”

Stuart and Barry are particularly looking forward to the schemegrowing so more and more people with disabilities can get outand exercise.

To get involved you just need to become a member of thescheme and complete an induction course on how to use theequipment. You then receive a membership card which allowsyou to use the bikes which are hired out from Lakeside Leisurein Ferry Meadows.

Members of the scheme can hire bikes at a rate of £2.50 perhour with hire credits purchased from the Vivacity SportsDevelopment Team.

Nene Park Trust have created three leaflets showing suitableroutes for the scheme and have made some changes toimprove access and safety. For example two gates wereadapted to make it easier for adapted cyclists to pass through and rails were also added to one of the bridges to improve safety.

For more information about the scheme and induction sessions contact Tom Potts, Disability Sports Development Officer at Vivacity on (01733) 863807 or Matt Taylor CommunitySports Development Officer on (01733) 863783.

Rachel StoreyPark Ranger

Peterborough Adapted Cycling

Scheme


D id you know that there are now an estimated 8 million dogs in Britain and that these

8 million dogs produce around about1,000 tonnes of waste a day? If youdidn’t, you may be surprised by these figures.

Fortunately, the vast majority of dogowners do clean up after their dogs. Otherwise, popular walking spots, like Ferry Meadows, would be no-go-zones.However, as any regular visitor to Nene Park will testify dog mess can still be a problem in some areas.

Admittedly, things have improved from the days when clearing up after yourdog was the exception rather than the rule, and we are pleased that the bluebins at Ferry Meadows suitable for dog waste are well used. However, we arenow witnessing a new phenomenon; bags of dog mess decorating our treesand bushes.

Some may argue that this is better than leaving it on the ground, but thisoverlooks the fact that it takes much longer to breakdown and poses asignificant health risk to those tasked with removing it. This is of course apart from the obvious unsightliness that this form of littering causes.

So what to do if you see a dog owner failing to clear up or failing to put thebagged waste into a bin? Although you may feel tempted to let the ownerknow how you feel this can easily lead to a confrontation.

We recommend that you let us know about it. Although our Rangers areconstantly on the lookout for offenders, a description of both the owner and the dog will help us to identify offenders and catch them in the act.

You can let us know in the following ways;

• Tell a Ranger on-site.

• Report it at the Visitor Centre.

• Send us an email describing the dog, the person and where it took place to [email protected] withdog fouling as the subject.

Over the summer, we had an additional60,000 workers in the Park after givinga quiet corner over to some local bee

keepers to put their hives on. The bees werebusy pollinating wildflowers in the Park for usas well as making honey for their keepers.

Here are some amazing facts about bees.

• One in three mouthfuls of the food we eat isderived from plants dependent on pollination.

• In the UK, there are an estimated 70 cropsdependent on, or which benefit from, bees.

• The economic value of honey bees andbumble bees in the UK as pollinators ofcommercially grown crops is approximately£220 million per year.

• The UK has lost more than 3 million hectaresof bee-friendly wildflower rich habitat since the Second World War, but only 6,500 hectares have been recreated by farming and wildlife schemes.

To find out more about bees visit:www.britishbee.org.uk

The Park is Buzzing

A Messy Business

David RadleyVisitor Services

Officer

Chris ParkConservation Officer


Seen an Otter?Think Mink.

Mink eat fish, birds, insects andsmall mammals including theendangered water vole.

Otters have a similar diet but will target more fish and are not a major threat to water voles.

While I am out and about in Nene Park, peopleoften ask me to identify plants and wildlife they have seen. Usually it’s birds or plants

but sometimes it’s something else that they have seenswimming in the lakes or river.

“I’ve seen an otter” they tell me excitedly. This is where I need as much information as possible because otters areeasily confused with mink. Although otters can be twice the length of mink and weigh up to ten times more, in thewater this is not obvious, especially since most sightings are only for a few seconds.

One clue to telling them apart is that otters show less oftheir body while swimming than mink. This is because mink trap much more air in their coat which makes themmore buoyant.

Another clue is the time of day. Otters are much shyer thanmink and are rarely seen in daylight. Mink, on the otherhand, are bolder and can be seen day or night.

Another thing to remember is that mink are a lot morecommon than otters despite not being a native species:American mink were introduced to Britain in the 1920’s and kept in captivity before escaping in the 1950’s. TheAmerican mink established itself at a time that otters weresuffering due to water pollution and habitat destruction.

However the good news is that otter numbers areincreasing nationally and evidence of them has been

found in the Park. Otter poo (or spraint) has a verydistinctive fishy smell and if you know where to look it iseasy to identify. So if you ever see me sniffing around underbridges or along the river bank you’ll know what I’m doing!

Mink sightings in the Park however, are much rarer thaneven five years ago. Sightings used to be common onOverton lake by the boat moorings and by Ham Bridge.

Hopefully the tide is turning and otters will continue toincrease in numbers but you may have to stay up late tosee one... Good luck!

Dave LinscottPark Ranger

Image shows an otter, easilymistaken for a mink!


Walks, Talks, Events and Discovery Day Programme • Walks, Talks, Events and D

Events InformationFor bookings and enquiries:Tel: 01733 234193Email: [email protected]

Details of events can be found on our website:www.neneparktrust.org.uk

Events are free unless otherwise stated.

Easy Access EventsThese are events which are accessible forpushchairs and wheelchairs. Events whichrequire accessing uneven terrain or crossingobstacles are not classified as easy access. Pleasecontact us if you have any queries regarding theaccessibility of an event.

Walk InformationRanger led walks vary in length. Some walksinvolve crossing stiles and uneven terrain and are therefore not easy access. Please ensure thatyou wear suitable clothing and footwear andremember to bring refreshments.

Children’s eventsAll children aged under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. One adult mayaccompany a maximum of three children.

OctoberWednesday 13th October

Walk in the Woods2pm–4pmA walk through Bluebell and Lynch Woodstopping at points of interest. Suitable for: 10yrs+Easy access: NoBooking required: YesMeeting point: Visitor Centre

Wednesday 20th October

Wednesday Wander10am–3pmA long distance walk for experienced walkers in and around Nene Park over rough terrain. We may stop at a pub so bring some money.Suitable for: 16yrs+Easy access: NoBooking required: YesMeeting point: Phone for details

Saturday 23rd October until Sunday 31st October

Halloween Trail11am–3pmCollect a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre andreturn to claim your prize when you finish.One prize per sheet.Charge: 50p per sheet Suitable for: 3–12yrsEasy access: YesBooking required: NoMeeting point: Collect trail from Visitor Centre

Monday 25th October

Collecting Acorns1.30pm–3.30pmJoin Ranger Ashley Wheal for a short talk on whyOaks are important for butterflies followed byacorn collecting and planting.Suitable for: All agesEasy access: Phone for detailsBooking required: YesMeeting point: Visitor Centre


Faces in the Woods11am–3pm (drop-in)Make a clay face and decorate it with itemsscavenged from the woodland floor. Wear old clothes.Suitable for: 3yrs+Easy access: YesBooking required: NoMeeting point: Ask at the Visitor Centre


Woodlands Day11am–3pm Chainsaw Carving, Birds of Prey, Ferret Roulette,Woodcrafts, The Tree Doctor and activities for all ages. Check website for more details in run up to event. Free entry but may be a smallcharge for some activities. Suitable for: All agesEasy access: YesBooking required: NoMeeting point: Ferry Meadows

Friday 29th October

Go Batty10.30am–12.30pm (drop-in)Make a flapping or flying bat and a batman mask. Dogs must be left outside.Suitable for: 3yrs+ Easy access: YesBooking required: NoMeeting point: Visitor Centre

Friday 29th October & Sunday 31stOctober

Spooky Train Ride11.30am–4.30pm (trains run every 15 mins)Climb aboard the miniature railway and see how many spooky things you can spot. Normalfare applies but free if you wear Halloween fancy dress.Suitable for: All agesEasy access: Yes (phone for details).Booking required: NoMeeting point: Miniature railway

NovemberThursday 4th November

Beginners Photography1.45pm–3.45pmJoin Ranger Ashley Wheal for a beginners courseand learn some top tips. Indoor event. Dogs mustbe left outside.Suitable for: 12yrs+Easy access: YesBooking required: YesMeeting point: Visitor Centre

Wednesday 17th November

End of Season Walk1pm–3pmA walk around Ferry Meadows looking back on theyear and forward to what the winter holds in store.Suitable for: All agesEasy access: YesBooking required: NoMeeting point: Visitor Centre

Wednesday 24th November

Walk with a Ranger1.30pm–4pmJoin Ranger Ian Lowe for a walk around Ferrymeadows pointing out things of interest andanswering your questions.Suitable for: All agesEasy access: YesBooking required: NoMeeting point: Visitor Centre

DecemberWednesday 1st December

Discovering Trees1.30pm–3.45pm Join Ranger Ashley Wheal for an illustrated talk inthe Visitor Centre followed by a walk to identifyour native trees. Suitable for: All agesEasy access: YesBooking required: YesMeeting point: Visitor Centre

Seasonal TrailStarts Saturday 4th DecemberA seasonal trail will be available all year round.Collect a sheet from the Visitor Centre and returnto claim your prize. One prize per sheet.Charge: 50p per sheetSuitable for: All agesEasy access: YesBooking required: NoMeeting point: Collect sheet from Visitor Centre

Tuesday 14th December

Tree Planting10am–12noonKeep warm this winter by coming along andhelping the Rangers. Wear boots or wellies.Suitable for: All agesEasy access: NoBooking required: YesMeeting point: Visitor Centre


Also, don’t miss...Saturday 6th November

Firework FiestaFerry Meadows Country ParkGates open 4pmBonfire and Fireworks, Connect FM Roadshow,Live Bands, Fairground Rides, Sideshows and Stalls.

For more information seewww.fireworkfiesta.com

Ticket Hotline: 01733 452336

Sunday 5th December

Santa RunFerry Meadows Country ParkStarts 11amHelp to fundraise for East Anglia’s Children’sHospices (EACH) by taking part in their SantaFun Run.

For more information see www.each.org.uk or call 01223 205180.

Wednesday 15th December

How to Lay a Hedge10am–3pm (drop-in)Watch a demonstration of this rural craft and askany questions you may have.Suitable for: All agesEasy access: Depends on locationBooking required: NoMeeting point: To be arranged

Tuesday 21st December

From Bottle to Bird Feeder10am–12noon (drop-in)Give our feathered friends a Christmas present by turning a used bottle into a garden birdfeeder. Please bring a rinsed out plastic bottle.Dogs must be left outside.Suitable for: 3yrs+Easy access: YesBooking required: NoMeeting point: Visitor Centre

JanuaryThursday 20th January

Walk with a Ranger1.15pm–4pmJoin Ranger Ian Lowe for a walk around Ferrymeadows pointing out things of interest andanswering questions. Suitable for: All agesEasy access: YesBooking required: YesMeeting point: Phone for details

Sunday 23rd January

Bird Cakes11am–3pm (drop-in)Give the birds a treat by making some seedycakes and learn how to join in the RSPB’s BigGarden Bird Watch the following weekend. Wear old clothes. Dogs must be left outside.Suitable for: All agesEasy access: YesBooking required: NoMeeting point: Visitor Centre

Wednesday 26th January

Winter Bird Watching Walk1pm–3.30pmBring your binoculars and join Conservation OfficerChris Park for an afternoon of bird watching.Suitable for: All agesEasy access: YesBooking required: NoMeeting point: Visitor Centre

FebruarySaturday 19th February until Sunday 27th February

Scavenger Hunt11am–3pm (drop-in)Collect a list of items to scavenge from the VisitorCentre, complete the hunt and return for yourprize. One prize per sheet. Charge: 50p per sheetSuitable for: 5yrs+Easy access: Phone for detailsBooking required: NoMeeting point: Collect sheet from Visitor Centre

Saturday 19th February until Sunday 27th February

Tree Detectives11am–3pm (drop-in)Collect a puzzle sheet from the Visitor Centrethen use your detective skills to solve the cluesand return for your prize. One prize per sheet.Charge: 50p per sheetSuitable for: 8yrs+Easy access: YesBooking required: NoMeeting point: Collect sheet from Visitor Centre

Wednesday 23rd February

Nesting Materials11am–3pm (drop-in)Help the birds build their nests by making a nesting material station to hang outside. Dogs must be left outside.Suitable for: 5yrs+Easy access: YesBooking required: NoMeeting point: Visitor Centre

MarchSunday 6th March

Art in the Park11am–2pm (drop-in)Show your artistic side by helping us to constructa wild work of art out of nature’s materials.Suitable for: All agesEasy access: YesBooking required: NoMeeting point: Visitor Centre

Saturday 19th March

Walk in the Woods10am–12noonA walk through Bluebell and Lynch Woodstopping at points of interest.Suitable for: 10yrs+Easy access: NoBooking required: YesMeeting point: Phone for details

Sunday 20th March

Sunflower Challenge11am–3pm (drop-in)Sign up for the sunflower challenge. Make asunflower growing kit, plant your seeds and take them home to grow.Suitable for: All agesEasy access: YesBooking required: NoMeeting point: Visitor Centre

Tuesday 22nd March

Walk with a Ranger1.15pm – 4.30pmJoin Ranger Ian Lowe for a six-mile walk in and around Ferry Meadows over rough terrain.See walk information for more details.Suitable for: All agesEasy access: NoBooking required: YesMeeting point: Phone for details

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Wildlife ExplorerEvents

10am–12noonWildlife Explorers is the Junior Membership of theRoyal Society for the protection of birds (RSPB). The group encourages an interest in nature via fun activities. There is a charge of 50p for membersand £1 for non-members, adults go free. Non-members are welcome but will be encouraged to join Wildlife Explorers after two sessions.Suitable for: 7-12 yearsBooking required: YesMeeting point: Resource Centre

near main car park

Sunday 31st October

A Natural HalloweenWe will be looking at things which screech and howl in the night.

Sunday 28th November

Nature’s GiantsIt is National Tree Week, so to celebrate we willbe taking a closer look at these amazing plants.

Sunday 12th December

Christmas for BirdsDiscover how to help our birds survive the winter.We will make bird feeders and more besides.

Sunday 30th January

Big Garden Bird WatchHow many birds can you see in an hour or two?Come along and help with our Big Garden BirdWatch survey.

Sunday 27th February

Nest Box WeekCome and help make nest boxes and learn whatuses them.

Sunday 27th March

Hedge Laying andCoppicingCutting things down can be good for wildlife. Find out how.

Now that the Trust’s new ten year strategic plan 2020 has been approved by the Board of Trustees,the team have already begun making great strides

towards delivering projects on the ground.

Visitors may already have started to see evidence of thiswork, but there’s a lot more to follow.

So, what will you see?

• A refurbished Visitor Centre at Ferry Meadows with newinteractive interpretation is already in place.

• A new improved Nene Park Trust website will belaunched this autumn.

• The Ferry Meadows Cafe will be refurbished and re-launched in the spring.

• Signs and information boards across Nene Park will be improved and replaced on a phased basis from next year.

• The education room at Ferry Meadows will be refurbishedprior to the launch of an exciting new educationprogramme in the spring.

• A new building will be constructed at Ferry Meadows over the winter to house new and improved rolling stockfor the miniature railway.

There’s also a lot of work going on behind the scenes that visitors won’t be able to see. This work will help us tomanage Nene Park into the future and achieve our aim ofraising the quality of the Park and its facilities and becomingone of the best country parks in the UK.


Over the next twelve months, the team will also be working on:

• Creating a new electronic mapping system for Nene Park.

• Carrying out wildlife and archaeological surveys of FerryMeadows.

• Developing a landscape management plan for FerryMeadows to set out exactly how we will manage the siteto enhance the landscape and facilities for visitors andwildlife.

• A review of play facilities at Ferry Meadows.

We think it’s a great start to a challenging but exciting ten years for the Park. The Trust very much appreciates thecomments and support we have already received from parkvisitors for these improvements.

We do value your thoughts and ideas so please let us knowhow you think we are doing in delivering our new plan bycontacting us via Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre or [email protected]

2020 is available to the public as a summary or in full fromthe Nene Park Trust website www.neneparktrust.org.uk and at Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre.

Susan TaylorVisitor Services Manager

Already on Route to 2020


Orton Pond is now the venue for an exciting project thatintroduces disabled adults and children to the sport of angling. A lot of work has gone into preparing the area such

as building fishing platforms and tackling the vegetation both in andaround the pond. There are also plenty of great ideas on how to further improve the site. Although there is still work to do, a safe and pleasant venue to spend time and catch some fish is already up and running.

This is thanks to all the volunteers who have helped us get started and organisations such as the Environment Agency, PeterboroughDisabled Angling & Sports Club and Nene Park Trust who have allprovided valuable advice and support.

We have a great coaching team which is made up of a mixture of level1 and level 2 coaches, all of whom are volunteers. Courses start withbasic skills and participants can then, depending on their capabilities,progress through to higher levels and pursue whichever branch ofangling takes their fancy. Participants can even choose to follow a course which could lead to them becoming coaches themselves.

If you would like to come along and give us a hand with improving and maintaining the site or would like to know more about the scheme we would love to hear from you.

You can contact us, Molly and Ian, on (01733) 320972 or by email: [email protected]

Ian & Molly DonaldPeterborough Disabled Angling & Sports Club

Or GiveGolf a Go!

Why not combine your trip to FerryMeadows with a round of Pitch & Putt? The great thing about

Pitch & Putt is that anybody from absolute beginners to regular players can enjoy thecourse. So whether you’re fine tuning yourputting or picking up a golf club for the firsttime you’re more than welcome.

At the weekend a round costs just £3.50 forunder 18’s and £4.30 for adults. During theweek it’s even cheaper with under 18’s paying £3.00 and adults £3.70. This includesthe use of clubs and balls though you arewelcome to bring your own.

The course is maintained by the same staff who look after our full 18 hole golf course so you know it will always be in top condition and we open from dawn to dusk all year round.

So come along and who knows with a bit of practice you’ll be hitting holes-in-one in no time.

For more information visit our website:www.ortonmeadowsgolfcourse.co.uk or give us a call on (01733) 237478.

Simon FittonDirector of GolfNene Valley Golf Services

Go on...Take the Bait!


Jobs for the Future

The Future Jobs Fund is part of the Government’s“Backing Young Britain” scheme. It is targeted atunemployed young people aged 18-24 who have

been on Jobs Seekers Allowance for between 26 - 50 weeks.The programme aims to ensure that every participantfinishes the programme with a greatly enhanced range ofskills and knowledge and a more confident approach to jobseeking.

The Trust were keen to be involved in this project and wereceived a large number of applications to fill the availableplace. After a very competitive interview process we took onJoshua as a Park Assistant to work alongside the RangerTeam.

To give Joshua the best possible opportunity to get back intowork after the placement he was included in our trainingprogramme straight away. Two of the Trust’s Park Rangers,Peter Gentlemen and Gary Mason, acted as mentors inorder to help Joshua’s integration into the work programme.

As Joshua explains he was soon fully involved in the day-to-day running of the Park;

“My role at Nene Park covers a variety of different tasks.Some of the tasks I am responsible for range from mowingthe grass or cutting the hedges to painting fences andbenches to general repairs around the park. I have also been part of the Ranger led events for the community withactivities such as kite making and building environmentalsculptures”.

The scheme has been great for everybody involved and we would like to thank Joshua for all his hard work and wish him all the best for his future career. However this isnot the end of the story. Fortunately, Peterborough has beensuccessful in obtaining funding for a second round of FutureJobs Fund employees. This means a new Park Assistant willbe starting with us this autumn.

Tom WopatHead Ranger


In my new role as Conservation Officer, I will be working closely with the Landscape Team to look at how to modify and improve the way Nene Park is managed. Here are a few things that we

have achieved so far:

In Thorpe Meadows, there was a large amount of grassland that was cut regularly but seldom used. This year we left large areas of grass to grow. This benefited thewildlife as these grasslandswere buzzing with insectsand butterflies. Then in July, the grass was cut forhay by a local farmer to use as animal feed.

One instant success of this change was thenumber of bee orchids that appeared in the area. In time, this change will also benefit and encourage other wildflowers found in Thorpe Meadows such as cowslips and snake’s head fritillaries.

We are also working with organisations and agencies such as NaturalEngland and the local Wildlife Trust to improve Nene Park. For example,the large area of riverside grassland of Heron and Long Meadows willbe entered into a Stewardship Scheme to protect and improve thesevaluable areas.

Wildflower seeds have also been collected and stored from the CastorMeadows area of Nene Park. Some of this seed has already been used by a tenant farmer to improve the diversity of meadow land at Water Newton.

So when you are out enjoying the Park and notice areas of uncut grassland and sunny corners full offlowering weeds that are buzzing with insects, thenplease, for a moment, remove those ‘gardener’sspectacles’ and think of it not as being untidy but as valuable wildlife habitat.

ConservationUpdate

New Facesat the Trust

Anna ThompsonEducation and Events Officer

This post has been created to help the Trust launch an education programme. I am looking forward toinviting school groups to our new EducationCentre which will be developed over the winterand sharing the fantastic wildlife of Nene Park with them.

David RadleyVisitor Services Officer

As the new Visitor ServicesOfficer I will be helping to make Ferry Meadows and all the other sites theTrust manages even betterplaces to visit. Now is a great time to come tothe Park as there is still plenty to see and thereis a full events programme throughout thecoming months.

Nicola BunceFinance Officer

I initially started working for the Trust on atemporary basis. However,after three months I wasvery pleased to secure apermanent position. Although I am relativelynew to the Trust I have been a regular visitor to Nene Park and Ferry Meadows for muchlonger and I love to get out into the Parkwhenever I can.

Richard BarnesLandscape Manager

I was delighted to start as the LandscapeManager this summer, and join an experienced and enthusiastic team dedicated to managing Nene Park as a clean, safe, sustainable and attractive naturalenvironment. I’m looking forward to helpingmake the vision and strategic plan for the Park a reality, with particular reference to theLandscape Objectives set out in the new 2020 document.Chris Park

Conservation Officer

Play Golf!Two Great Courses- Two Great ChoicesORTON MEADOWS Golf CourseOrton Waterville, Peterborough PE2 5UUTel: 01733 237478www.ortonmeadowsgolfcourse.co.uk

THORPE WOOD Golf CourseThorpe Wood, Peterborough PE3 6SETel: 01733 267701www.thorpewoodgolfcourse.co.uk

• Pay as you play

• Club and Trolley Hire

• Large well-stocked Golf Shops

• 12-hole Pitch & Putt Course at Orton Meadows

• Golf Societies welcome

LAKESIDE Cafe and BarCome and enjoy homemade

food in beautiful surroundings

• Open 365 days of the year

• Available for parties, corporate events and business meetings

• Ample parking

Lakeside Cafe & Bar, next to the Watersports Centre, Ferry Meadows

Tel: 01733 [email protected]

LYNCH FARM EQUESTRIAN CLUB LTD

WISTOW WAY • ORTON WISTOWPETERBOROUGH • PE2 6XA

www.lynchfarmriding.co.ukTEL: 01733 234445

Ferry MeadowsRailway

Nene Park, Peterborough

• A train ride for children of all ages from 1 to 91 !

• Take a ride across the park from Ham Lane to the Watersport Centre

• See website for Autumn/Winter timetable.

Tel: 01933 398889www.ferrymeadowsrailway.co.uk

Tuition for: Power Boats, Windsurfing, Sailing & Kayaking

Hire for: Cycles, Canoes, Kayaks, Pedalos &Rowing Boats, Sailing Dinghies and Windsurfers

Retail: Jack Holt, Gul, Minnkota Outboards,Ocean Kayaks, Old Town, Crewsaver Yak

01733 234418

Lakeside LeisurePeterborough’s Premier Family Outdoor Leisure Facility

Lakeside Leisure, Watersports Centre, Ferry Meadows, Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU

visit: www.lakesideleisure.com

• Campsite available for group bookings• Licensed café/bar• Public Day launching for

Non-powered Craft• Tuition to suit all ages• RYA PWB level 2• Sailing Club - new members welcome

Visit Santa

What are you doing today?

Horse Riding in Nene Park

Disabled?Come and enjoy the freedom of sailing

... every Tuesday andThursday from April to October

at the Watersports Centre, Ferry Meadows

For more information

Tel: 07948 262919or email:

[email protected]

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