Author Archives: Nikki
The New Volunteer Welcome Pack has Landed!
Earlier this week, the new volunteer welcome pack finally rolled out of Selsey Press. As Communications Officer, the design and production of this pack has been one of the key projects during my first 6 months in post. The rationale … Continue reading
Volunteers take on the Coir Roll Challenge!
Last weekend a team of dedicated volunteers, with FLOW Project Leader Jane at the helm, took on the challenge of distributing 40 coir rolls to 8 sites across the Manhood Peninsula. They were ably assisted by Campbell Thorp, who drove the … Continue reading
Have Your Say: New Activities for Dog Walkers Outside Protected Chichester Harbour
Chichester Harbour is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is in part protected for the wading birds, present over the winter months. Chichester District Council is looking to provide activities for dogs on alternative routes outside of the harbour, between … Continue reading
Freshwater Habitats Trust: Frog Spawn Survey 2018
Take part in this year’s Freshwater Habitats Trust’s (FHT) Frog Spawn survey. This annual survey collects data on the numbers of breeding frogs and toads in your garden or local park, pond. This important data is distributed across the UK to government … Continue reading
FLOW Project: Earnley Parish Report and Drop in Results Session
Read the full FLOW Project Ditch Assessment and Improvement Plan, or read our quick FLOW e-bulletin round-up of the work completed in Earnley. The FLOW Team is also hosting a drop in session to show their results, this Thursday 15th February … Continue reading
FLOW e-bulletin February 2018
Read our e-bulletin for a snapshot of the work we’ve achieved in Earnley or read our detailed FLOW Report on our findings. This Thursday 15th February, the FLOW Project Team will be hosting a drop in session at Bracklesham Barn from … Continue reading
Cold Snaps: Photos from our Winter Work Projects
FLOW Project Removing Willow from the relic pond at Hilton Business Park © Chris Drake, November 2017 As part of the Fixing and Linking our Wetlands (FLOW) Project, volunteers have been clearing invasive Willow from overgrown ponds across the Manhood … Continue reading
Autumn/ Winter Newsletter 2017
Click on our new newsletter for updates on our work, introductions to new FLOW Project team members, pictures of our wildlife sightings and to read the Eileen Savill Award winning poems, from Lilah and Mia. If you’re not a member but … Continue reading
Eileen Savill Award 2017 Results
The task for young people this year was to produce a piece of creative writing about minibeasts. The winner was Lilah [aged 7], for her poem about a butterfly’s life. Told from the butterfly’s point of view, it explored the … Continue reading
Our Own Community Champion
Dave Haldane has won a Community Champion Award as part of this year’s South & South-East in Bloom Awards. The judges wanted to recognise his unwavering commitment as a volunteer to help maintain various open spaces in Selsey, in particular … Continue reading