A GREAT EASTER EGG HUNT

The FQNR have been informed the City Ranger Service have arranged a Easter Egg hunt for tomorrow (Sat 30th) morning at the Queslett Nature Reserve why not pop in and start hunting.


This may be subject to the weather.

AUBREY LONGE R.I.P

Sadly the FQNR have to announce the sudden passing of Aubrey Longe who has been a long time supporter of our group.
Aubrey will be remembered for the help and advice he has always given us.
We send our deepest sympathy to his family.

TREES BLOCK MAIN RESERVE PATH

Please take care if using the main path through the Queslett Nature Reserve. Some trees are blocking the main path near ther ASDA end due to the weight of snow on them.
You can get around these trees but care will be needed. As ever when there is snow on the ground take great care when using the nature reserve and especially the smaller paths.
I have asked the parks department to take a look at the situation but given the weather conditions across the city it may take some time.


Councillor Keith Linnecor
Chair FOQNR

LITTER PICK ANNOUNCED FOR THE ALDRIDGE ROAD RECREATION GROUND MARCH 16TH

The Friends of the Queslett Nature Reserve are organising a litter pick on the Aldridge Recreation Ground on Saturday 16th March. Please meet at the Shady Lane entrance at 11am.
Litter pickers and bags will be provided.
Children are welcome as long as they are accompanied by a responsible adult.

The FQNR work to improve the environment in the Oscott area as well as looking after the interests of the Queslett nature Reserve, the wild life in it and the users of the reserve.
For the purposes of the FQNR working along with the Birmingham City Council, they also look after the Aldridge Road Recreation ground.
All FQNR member are volunteers.

For further details and to check the event is taking place (rain)
Tel 079 328 31175 before setting out.

STOP PRESS
EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO HEAVY RAIN
 

DOG FOULING ON THE INCREASE IN THE ALDRIDGE ROAD RECREATION GROUND

The Aldridge Road Recreation ground is fast becoming a dog toilet.
Dog fouling is still a real problem in Oscott. For a time it did look as if dog owner were really getting the message. In fact most good dog owners are. However it is clear there is a stubborn small minority who just will not bag and bin or take home their dogs mess. It is becoming hard to know what to say to these.

Thankfully on the spot fines have gone up for those who are caught however it is difficult to catch some owners in the act as they vary the times they go out and often take their dogs out after dark to avoid detention..
I would ask again these owners think of the danger dog mess can be to young children in particular it is well known that dog mess can carry dangerous diseases. Dog owners should take particular care when their dogs are let off the leash in our open spaces.
Doggy bags cost £1 a roll and can be purchased in many local shops and there are more litter bins on our streets then ever. Many thanks again to the good dog owners it is a great shame a few others are letting you down.