Wetland Heritage Survey – open for comment until 31 Janury 2012

I am conducting a survey alongside Scarborough Council as part of an undergraduate research project. 

The survey is on people’s opinions and understanding of wetland heritage with particular reference to

the Vale of Pickering, North Yorkshire.

 I would be grateful if you could spare a few minutes of your time to look at the short survey at the

following link: www.scarborough.gov.uk/wetlandsheritagesurvey 

The survey will close on 31st January 2012. I hope to obtain a good response from a range of people who live

in or near the Vale, or have an interest in the area.

 I am also looking for a small number of respondents willing to be interviewed about their personal experiences 

of living or working in the Vale of Pickering, especially those who have lived there for a number of years. These

follow-up interviews will be organised by me in the New Year to gain a more in depth understanding of the

heritage of the Vale and people’s place within it.

 I can be contacted directly on 07528 701111, Via e-mail at:mr-hugo@hotmail.co.uk Or at: thevopwetlandproject@hotmail.co.uk

 Many thanks

Hugo Hughes

Golf courses

These are the golf courses in the area of which we are aware.  Please let us know if you would like to add more courses to the list.

Click on the name of the course to find more information.

Malton Golf Course – Ideally situated between York and Scarborough with marvellous views of the North Yorkshire Moors. Described by Peter Allis as “North Yorkshire’s hidden gem.”

Ganton Golf Course - Championships course situated In North Yorkshire which has has played host to professional tournaments.

Hunmanby Golf Course - “probably the best 9-hole golf course in the area”

Flamborough Head

Situated on Yorkshire’s east coast, between Filey and Bridlington, its white cliffs thrust out into the sea “like a great whale”. Click here to find out more information about Flamborough Head

Bird Sanctuaries

These are the bird sanctuaries that are reasonably local of which we are aware.  If you know of more, please let us know.  Click on each name to find more information.

Bempton Cliffs Towering chalk cliffs, home to 200,000 seabirds

Hornsea Mere The largest natural lake in Yorkshire

Top Hill Low 12 hides dotted around the reserve with great views over ponds, marshes and reservoirs.

New – Big Skies Bike Rides in the Yorkshire Wolds

Please follow the link to find details of Big Skies Bike Rides The ride entitled Sledmere County will take you through the villages in our valley.

What’s in your garden? – April 2011 edition

Please click here to find the April edition of  Whats in your garden April 2011

A really local weatherforecast – from Duggleby

Do you want to know what the local weather is up to?  Why not have a look at Simon Cansick’s weather forecasting service, tailored specifically to the local community’s needs.  Simon is a keen amateur meteorologist  and has set up a website to provide forecasting and information for this area.  Have a look at his website by clicking here www.dugglenet.org

Autumn edition of What’s In Your Garden

 

Have a look at the new edition of Whats in your garden Autumn 2010   It contains lots of really good tips on helping birds make it through the winter and a section on how to get children intrested.

What’s in your garden? July 2010

Please click on the link to find Whats in your garden July 2010

Thanks to our author Martha Kemble, West Lutton.

Martha tells us of interesting information about ladybirds at the Breathing Spaces website.  Click here to go to the Breathing Spaces website – lots of information about ladybirds and all sorts of other interesting things.

Day out by train – Yorkshire Coast Line

Northern Rail are offering some attractive special offers on train tickets along with great money saving vouchers, so if you fancy a day out by train follow the link to northern rail.  The brochure is a little difficult to view on the web, so also have a look at Yorkshire Coast Line.