A LOT OF HARD WORK AT TODAYS ACTIVITY SESSION

We had yet another  busy Friends of Queslett Nature Reserve

activity session. It was certainly not a day for the faint hearted
We managed to prune back most of the over hanging bushes on the Old Horns Crescent boundary as well as some along the main paths.
Members still managed to fill half a dozen black bags with  litter.
It was a real get your sleeves rolled up session with everyone pulling their wait. Well done to everyone and it just shows action is louder than words.
Members are reminded to look out for the next activity day event announcement on Councillor Keith Linnecor's News and Views from Oscott blog.http://keithlinnecor.blogspot.co.uk/
 on this blog

  or in the Great Barr Observer.

12 SIMPLE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO HELP THE QUESLETT NATURE RESERVE

                                                                                  

12 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO HELP THE QUESLETT NATURE RESERVE

1.      Attend Friends of Queslett nature Reserve activity sessions at the reserve (on average 6 per year?) At these sessions we carry out light pruning work, litter picking, occasional training sessions with Rangers.

2.      Become the “Eyes and ears of the reserve-If you see a problem report it. If you see anti-social behaviour inform the Police (do not put yourself in any risk). The Police and Ranger Service cannot be everywhere and need people on the ground to let them know of any issues.

3.      Take a walk with a bag and collect discarded litter. (Recycling banks are on the ASDA Complex for plastic bottles and so on.)

4.      Ensure the wild life in the reserve is not disturbed.

5.      If you are a dog walker ensure your dog’s mess is got up. Bag it and bin it. Take it home or use the litter bin at the Ashworth Road entrance.

6.      Do not leave any litter behind when you use the reserve.

7.      Do not enter the lake it is untreated and has under water obstructions it. Never go out on the lake if there is ice on it...

8.      If you are young, stick with friends when you go in the reserve and let your parents know you are there.

9.      Do not be tempted to plant anything in the reserve without asking to first.

10.  Never use a motor bike or quad bike in the reserve.

11.  Never start an open fire or use Barbecue on the reserve as this could lead to sparks starting off grass and shrub fires. These can be dangerous.

12.  JOIN THE FOQNR We work to improve the Queslett Nature Reserve for the wild life and those who use the reserve. We also take an interest in the Aldridge Recreation ground and in the local environment generally.

 We do not just talk. Membership is free but a donation is welcome.

THANKS FOR KEEPING THE RESERVE FREE OF LITTER

Many thanks for a litter free walk in the lovely Queslett Nature Reserve.
Those who help keep the reserve clean are doing a great job. I remember what it was like years ago.
It is now a place to go for a peasant walk and a bit of peace and quiet.
Well done to all concerned in keeping it clean.

J.D
Local resident

ITS NOT TO LATE TO ENTER THE FQNRSUMMER LETTER WRITING COMPETITION

 AGED 7 TO 13 ?

It is still not to late to enter the Fiends of the Queslett Nature Reserve letter writing competition.
There is a £20 gift Voucher for the winner and a £5 voucher for the runner up.

see Aug 7th post for details and get writing.

A TEAM FROM ASDA QUESLETT OFFER TO HELP AT ACTIVITY DAY

The FOQNR were delighted when a representative from the Queslett Road ASDA offered to send a team to help clean up the reserve on the 24th August.11.30am
There help will be much appreciated as there is always things that need doing in the reserve. There is always litter to be picked up.

ASDA are showing they really care about their local area and we hope there will be more times when we can work together.

Any groups wishing to help out and work to improve the Queslett Nature Reserve / Aldridge Road Recreation Ground  are asked to contact the FQNR Chair Councillor Keith Linnecor who is liaising with senior parks department officials to avoid duplication of efforts
Em Keith.Linnecor@birmingham.gov.uk.

FQNR MEMBERS CONTACT INFORMATION PLEASE READ

From August 24th members of the Friends of the Queslett Nature Reserve will no longer be sent letters informing them of FQNR activities (unless letter contact is requested)
This is to save on postage and to help the environment by using less paper
In future members are asked to view this blog and Councillor Keith Linnecor,s blog* for announcements. (see below for details) or we will try and use Emails

We will also try and advertise in the Great Barr Observer if possible.


* http://keithlinnecor.blogspot.co.uk/

Thank you

The FQNR Executive Committee

To join or contact the FQNR
Em    brendafoqnr@yahoo.ca


Membership of the FQNR is free but any donations are welcome.

FQNR ACTIVITY DAY 24TH AUGUST

There will be an Activity day in the Queslett Nature Reserve on Saturday 24th. The meeting place will be the Ashworth Road entrance at 11.30am.

Litter picking and light pruning will be carries out. It is hoped a Park Ranger will be with us.
along with a team of volunteers from ASDA.

Children are welcome if under the supervision of an appropriate adult.
Tools will be provided.
Please come prepared for the weather and wear the appropriate cloths and foot wear.

We ask all those attending to take care at all times while working within the reserve.

The nearest W.C is at the ASDA super store Queslett Road.


Jo join the Friends of the Queslett Nature Reserve or for further information please Em
brendafoqnr@yahoo.ca
 or
Councillor Keith Linnecor
Chair FQNR
Em Keith.Linnecor@birmingham.gov.uk
Blog  http://keithlinnecor.blogspot.co.uk/

YOUNG FIRE FIGHTERS (PERRY BARR FIRE STATION) CARRY OUT LITTER PICK

A big thank you on behalf of the Friends of the Queslett Nature Reserve and those who visit the reserve to the Perry Barr Fire Station (College Road) Young Fire Fighters.
They have shown how much they care about their local Community by doing a great job litter picking in the reserve.
They have removed a number of shopping trolleys and filled a number of black bags with litter.
Thanks also to their organiser Fireman Steve Riddel.
It is really pleasing to see young people putting themselves out to help wild life and the local community.

FREINDS OF QUESLETT NATURE RESERVE CHILDRENS SUMMER WRITING COMPETITION

The FOQNR are holding a summer letter writing competition for youngsters between the age or 7 and 13.

Those wanting to enter the competition will be asked to write a letter of no more than 250 words about the Queslett Nature Reserve. To make it more interesting however within the letter the word Walrus must be used.

The letter may be in the form of a story about the reserve or just about the reserve itself.

There will be a first prize of a £20 ASDA Store gift voucher and the runner up will receive a £5 ASDA Store Gift Voucher

The closing date for this competition will be September 16^th 2013

Entries should be sent to

FOQNR

C/o Mr Ken Brown, Perry District Office, Tamebridge House

Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2TZ

Or Em it to Keith.Linnecor@birmingham.gov.uk