CONTINUING EVENTS
Balsam Pull Markeaton Park to Ford St
Pulling the Balsam allows our native plants to grow which provide winter shelter and food for wildlife. Please wear clothing which covers arms and legs and waterproof/sturdy footwear. Protective gloves and training provided.
We have already cleared long stretches of the brook. Balsam Pull continues through July and early August when conditions permit. To be added to the select list of pickers please e-mail Lynne pr@markeatonbrook.net or text or leave message on our events line 0753 0505 107.
Practical Tasks last Thursday of every month.
A group of members
carry out maintenance along the Brook including litter clearances,
balsam removal, species recording and other tasks depending on the
season. We welcome anyone who can offer a little of their time to
come along and help us. Equipment is provided. Times and meeting
places vary each month, and these events are weather dependant. To
join this group contact us on 0753 0505 107 or at
mail@markeatonbrook.net.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Kedleston Park: Saturday 30 October 2pm-4pm
The Wardens will take us round this historic parkland owned by the National Trust and we shall visit areas not generally open to the public. Assemble outside the Visitor Centre by 2pm. Our annual Kedleston event is always popular and has been scheduled to allow us to travel right into the grounds on the once-a-week extension of the 109 bus from Derby (departs Railway Station at 12:55, Albert St stop B1 at 1pm, and Allestree Lane End at 1:10pm to arrive at the coach park 1:26pm). We will end in time for tea in Kedleston hall before the bus back to Derby at 4:44pm. For property information see http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-kedlestonhall
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Please send your ideas or requests for future events to mail@markeatonbrook.net