Uppermill Community Action Network happenings
Uppermill Community Action Network
UCAN volunteers were joined by Kate from the RSPB for a tree felling session at the viaduct woodland. A number of storm damaged trees needed to be removed and the team used the felled wood to produce wildlife friendly areas. With the ground prepared the team met one very wet Saturday to plant around 90 native trees and bushes, including holly, elder and hawthorn. The purchase of the trees had been made possible following the receipt of a grant from the Saddleworth Hydro and UCAN would like to thank them for their generous funding. UCAN would also like to thank Kate from the RSPB for her continued support.
Other tasks included leaf clearance from the canal towpath and litter picking.
UCAN are always pleased to welcome new members and for anyone interested in getting involved our upcoming programme is as follows:-
Jan – Thursday 3rd
Jan – Saturday 19th
Jan – Thursday 31st
Feb – Saturday 9th
UCAN spokesperson Sheila Chapman said: “Getting involved in volunteering in the local environment is a great way of meeting other locals, enjoying some healthy exercise & fresh air, with a well earned hot drink and biscuit at the end! “
All equipment is provided by CRT and you are recommended to wear stout footwear and suitable clothing for the weather conditions on the day. The usual meeting point is 10am at the canal bridge on Moorgate Street; please contact UCAN’s Group Leader Peter Killan on 01457 878361, or e-mail at peterkillan@hotmail.com. For anyone interested in keeping updated on the Groups activities please visit UCAN’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/groups/1899154207069001
Author: Jude Gidney - Editor
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