THE Friends of Culcheth Linear Park are celebrating another busy and productive year, with volunteers contributing an impressive 1,004 hours to caring for and improving this valued community green space – a 96% increase on the previous year.
During the year, the Friends organised 12 working parties, alongside numerous smaller volunteer sessions, completing a wide range of maintenance, conservation and improvement projects.
Achievements included planting 600 native wildflower bulbs, removing hundreds of sycamore saplings, refurbishing benches and the park entrance sign, renovating steps, re-excavating a former pond and beginning work to clear some of the park’s glades. Volunteers also maintained 45 existing bird and bat boxes and installed a further 15.
Wildlife monitoring continued throughout the year, with sightings recorded of numerous bird species, insects, butterflies and small mammals, including regular visits from roe deer.
Encouraging people to enjoy the park was also a priority. The Friends led four guided walks and hosted five popular bat walks between May and September. Funds raised through the bat walks helped purchase two new bat detectors.
The charity also secured funding through the Co-op Local Community Fund, which will provide valuable support over the next 12 months.
These achievements reflect the dedication of local volunteers and the strength of community support for the park. The Friends welcome volunteers of all ages and abilities, whether they can spare a few hours for practical work or would like to support the group’s activities.
By working together, residents can help ensure Culcheth Linear Park remains a special place for people and wildlife for generations to come.
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