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The toilet is completed

May 15, 2012 11:26 am Published by Comments Off on The toilet is completed

At last the new toilet has been completed between the Bridge Pond and Bircliffe. Built as a composting unit, along... View Article


A family at last

May 15, 2012 11:22 am Published by Comments Off on A family at last

Mum and dad with some of their chicks Where we going dad? Two years ago a pair of swans took... View Article


Crucians to the rescue

March 31, 2012 11:37 am Published by Comments Off on Crucians to the rescue

There is something funny happening in the world of crucians. Many ponds which used to contain crucians now no longer... View Article


The carp have arrived

March 31, 2012 11:34 am Published by Comments Off on The carp have arrived

At last the new little carp, destined for the Bridge Pond, have arrived. Approximately 500 of the little beauties were... View Article


New crucians for Bircliffe

March 10, 2012 11:56 am Published by Comments Off on New crucians for Bircliffe

A recent netting to assess stock levels in Bircliffe Pond revealed vast numbers of bream, roach, and perch and lots... View Article