LARGE TREE FALL AT ALDRIDGE ROAD RECREATION GROUND ENTRANCE

A large tree has been brought down by the wind at the entrance to the Aldrdidge Road Recreation Ground (Shaddy Lane) luckily local FQNR quickly got on to Local Councillors who got the tree moved quickly. There was no damage done.

THERE WILL BE A PRUNNING SESSION 8TH DECEMBER

The Friends of the Queslett Nature Reserve are to hold an activity day on Saturday 8th December

Friends and helpers are asked to meet at the Ashworth Road entrance at 11.30am but please do not park to close to the entrance and respect the neighbours parking places.

It will be a roll up your sleeves and have ago session. Litter picking and light pruning work will take place.
We hope to cut back some bushes from paths and to clear rubbish from paths and near the lake.

Please come along dressed for the weather. (If there is heavy rain this event may be cancelled)

Children are welcome if strictly under the control of an accompanying adult.

For further information email
 brendafoqnr@yahoo.ca

or ring 360 6486

KEEP AWAY FORM LAKES IN WINTER

Every year we hear of someone falling into a lake and drowning.
Keep away form lakes in open spaces they are dangerous. Do not be tempted to go on any frozen lakes.
Rember water during the winter can be very cold and it is often the cold which kills.
And dont let your dog near the lake either.

Brian Brookes

Member FQNR

NOW IS THE TIME TO FEED THE BIRDS

With the dark cold nights comes the need to feed the birds in our gardens and open spaces.
The sever wet weather also helps prevent Birds from finding natural food.
There has been a lot of talk about bird numbers reducing over the years and many reasons have been put forward.
For example Farming changes such as getting rid of hedge rows.
New housing developments.
Changing gardening needs (less trees and bushes) more patios
What ever the reasons bird number are falling but we can all help the situation.

Why not leave part of your garden to go "wild".
Plant food bearing plants
Feed the birds during the winter and help give them the body fat they need to survive. (If freezing condition use a bird bath to give water)
Join the RSPB or similar organisations.( read their advice on how to feed birds and other animals)
Become a member of the Friends of the Queslett Nature Reserve and help protect the habitat for local wild life. (See the Webb for similar organisations)

To join the FQNR or for more information Email Keith.Linnecor@birmingham.gov.uk

See also posts Dec 21st 2011 and Dec 3rd 2010