News 2005

Press Release 2nd May 2005

	Army Cadets Clean Up Again

On Saturday 30th April, Cadets from the Sleaford Detachment, Lincolnshire Army Cadet Force undertook their second litter clearance at Mareham Pastures Local Nature Reserve. This year the group was lead by Lance Corporal Robbie McCrea (age 16) who is also the youngest member of the Friends of Mareham Pastures group which is responsible for managing the Local Nature Reserve.

Matthew Davey, Local Nature Reserves Officer, Lincolnshire County Council said: "The Cadets have again done an excellent job, the site really benefits from a thorough spring clean and I hope they will do the same again next year" ... "the items found this time included a dozen car batteries and an assortment of tyres and wheels".

Zoë Watson, Secretary of the Friends Group said: "Mareham Pastures looks even better now that the litter has been cleared and the huge improvements that have taken place on this site are entirely due to the effort of local volunteers who take pride in their local environment".

Army Cadets is open to all young people in year 8 or above. Sleaford Detachment Parades every Monday, 7.30 - 9.30pm at the Cadet Hut, The Drove, Sleaford. If you are interested in joining, either attend on a Monday evening or contact the Sleaford Detachment Commander, Under Officer Nick Watson: Tel: 01529 307 993

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Anyone interested in what is happening at Mareham Pastures Local Nature Reserve can now receive regular news updates by email – contact Zoë Watson – Secretary at info@marehampastures.co.uk. and ask to be added to the supporters list.

For any other information please contact Zoë Watson – Secretary of the Friends of Mareham Pastures via email.

info@marehampastures.co.uk

Alternatively contact Matthew Davey, Environmental and Community Project Officer, Lincolnshire County Council, Conservation Services:

Tel: 01522 554832

Alternatively contact Matthew Davey, Environmental and Community Project Officer, Lincolnshire County Council, Conservation Services:

Tel: 01522 554832

 

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