UPDATE ON RESERVE DOG ATTACK

A 19-year-old man, from Kingstanding, has been arrested in connection with the frightening incident at Queslett Nature Reserve, Great Barr, in January after an investigation by the Oscott neighbourhood policing unit. Officers are still looking for a another man, who was allegedly involved in the attack, In the Queslett nature Reserve The victim was walking dog when two out-of-control bull terrier-type dogs attacked the pair. The man a local resident suffered a bite to his hand which required hospital treatment; he also had scratches to his head and chest. The mans dog was also vey badly hurt and required a series of life-saving operations costing over a thousand pounds in vet’s bills. The alleged owner of the one of the dogs who made the attack has been bailed. If you have any information about this incident please contact the Police on 0345 5000 111

REPORT ON MARCH 12TH ACTIVITY DAY

On March the 12th there was another successful FQNR Clean up activity day.
FQNR were joined by a number of young Army cadets and dozens of black bags were filled with rubbish. A lot of larger objects which had found their way onto the reserve were also removed.
The FQNR would appeal to any observing fly tipping on or near the reserve to report it.

MORE BIN PROVISION FOR THE RESERVE

FQNR Chair Councillor Keith Linnecor ensuring the bin out side the reserve is being emptied regularly.

Following a number of appeals an extra litter bin has been placed in the Queslett nature reserve and it has been agreed that the bin near the Ashworth Road will be emptied more regularly. It is now up to dog owners to clear up their dogs mess and use the bins provided. Lets all keep our reserve clean.

BOOTHS LANE FENCE REPLACED

John Davis an active member of the FQNR inspecting work being done to replace the stolen fence

Thank to the fantastic efforts of our Chair Councillor Keith Linnecor the Council have now replaced the stolen fence at the Boundary of Booths Lane. This should help prevent motor bikes and Quad bikes using the site disturbing the wild life and endagering those who use the reserve.

Pauline Cooke

CATCHING UP ON POSTS AND NEWS

Due to technical difficulties and time constraints the FQNR have not put on any post for some time, we now hope to catch up a little.