Tawd Roundup

Get prepared for this update by making yourself a brew and putting your feet up, because we’ve been up to quite a bit since the last catch up and there is a lot to get through. Are you ready? Lets do this… Lets begin our blog with the actions of Team Tawd and the Purple … Read more

Recent Wildlife Sightings – 27/02/2024

Written and photos by: Cornelius Jones It’s been a busy few weeks for the wildlife of the Tawd Valley Park. Buzzards have been seen competing for mates, and Sparrowhawks and Kestrels continue to hunt in and around the Valley. At this time of year, birds are laying claim to their nesting territories, and some are … Read more

Spring is in the Air!

As the promising rays of spring’s sunshine slowly, but surely burn their way through the gloomy, black, wintery clouds, they begin to bring some much welcome light and heat to what has been a cold and wet landscape over the past few months. With that in mind, we take a look back at the last … Read more

#SkemLife

Check out this absolutely fantastic piece about Friends of Tawd Valley. It’s been put together by Ian Gamester and the The Sewing Rooms team. The piece is made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and is called #SkemLife – Our Lives through the Royal Years – The Reign of Queen Elizabeth II. We can’t … Read more

Wintery Weekly Round-up

This update is definitely a short, but sweet one. First up, WLBC Parks and Countryside Ranger Service shared a really informative post from Skem First Gazette following on from the news of fish being released at Chequer Lane Lake. Check out the link below: Skem First Gazette – The Dangers of Releasing Non-native Fish into … Read more

EXCITING NEW TAWD VALLEY PROJECT!

Ribble Rivers Trust, in collaboration with the Environment Agency and West Lancashire Borough Council, is excited to be starting the construction of a new wetland at Tawd Valley Park, Skelmersdale. Friends of Tawd Valley are really looking forward to this new wetland project. The beauty and benefits it will bring to the Tawd Valley Park, it’s river and … Read more

Green Gazette

Welcome back to one of our super exciting Tawd Valley Park blogs. This week we have a plethora of updates to share with you and we just can’t wait. So, grab yourself a hot drink, some bickies, get yourself comfortable and RELAX! Lets start off with a special delivery – Towards the end of last … Read more

Recent Wildlife Sightings – 28/01/2024

Written by: Cornelius Jones It’s been a busy few weeks for the wildlife of the Tawd Valley Park. First of all, Roe Deer have been sighted throughout the woodland areas of our Valley, mainly during the short period of snow and ice. Large mammals finding refuge and feeding grounds right in the centre of Skelmersdale … Read more

Round-up Robin

A short, but sweet one for this update… January’s second Friday saw Team Tawd along with Rangers Chris and Hallam out repairing a section of footpath along the river, which had been badly damaged by the heavy rain over recent weeks. Meanwhile Ranger Hannah was out with our river specialist Mike and the super Sam … Read more

Miyawaki Woodland Tree Planting

An exciting volunteer opportunity has arisen and we would love for you to be involved. Details below: Miyawaki Woodland Tree Planting at Mill Lane Play Area Project Approximate Dates for Planting 15th – 17th February 2024 Up Holland Parish Council is seeking volunteers to assist with tree planting and would particularly like community groups and … Read more