February 20, 2023 by Admin in Uncategorized

Edie’s bracelet stall a success at February Cafe Day

Edie, an 8 year old local schoolgirl, had a stall at the Friends February Cafe Day to give away bracelets she had made. Although the bracelets were free most people gave a donation for the Friends of Ulley Country Park and Edie raised over £50! Thanks to Edie and her

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February 03, 2023 by Admin in Uncategorized

FOOTPATH CLOSURE FOR NEW BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION ON MORTHEN ARM

The footpath round the Morthen Arm of the Park will be closed on the 6th and 7th of February to enable the construction of a new bridge over Morthen Brook. The old bridge was quite dilapidated and the Friends have secured funding for a new bridge from the Banks Community

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December 10, 2022 by Admin in Uncategorized

NEW VISITORS CENTRE

At our AGM Leanne Buchan, Head of Service at Rotherham Council, gave a presentation about exciting proposals for a new Visitors Centre building at Ulley. The Concept Plan for the building has been issued for comments and the Friends are putting together a response. If you would like to comment

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November 26, 2022 by Admin in Uncategorized

PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION RESULT

First Place – Chris Weston Second place – Dennis Farrell Third place – Mike Smethurst SHORTLISTED PHOTOGRAPHS Photo taken by John Castell Photo taken by Graeme Manning Photo taken by John Castell Photo taken by Dennis Farrell Photo taken by Michelle Ainsworth Photo taken by Graeme Manning Photo taken by

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November 21, 2022 by Admin in Uncategorized

NOVEMBER CAFE DAY

There was lovely sunny weather for the annual Fungi Walk, led by local expert Ziggy, at the November Cafe Day. Visitors also had an opportunity to make a Christmas wreath with help from Sue Walker

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August 28, 2022 by Admin in Uncategorized

Willow Emerald Damselfies Found at Ulley

A once rare species of damselfly – Willow Emerald, has been found in Ulley Country Park. This mating pair was photographed beside the pond-dipping pond on 23rd August and hopefully will lead to a colony on site next year. Willow Emeralds were, until about five years ago, only recorded in

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August 22, 2022 by Admin in Uncategorized

AUGUST CAFE DAY

There was lovely weather for the Friends Cafe Day encouraging a large number of visitors to the Park to enjoy the homemade cakes and refreshments in the Visitors Centre. A visit from Leanimals Mobile Zoo was very popular with younger visitors who had the opportunity to get up close and

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August 22, 2022 by Admin in Uncategorized

PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION 2022

The Friends of Ulley Country Park are holding the annual competition for the best photograph taken in the Park during 2022. Entries can be submitted by e-mail to friendsofulleycountrypark@gmail.com Prizes for the best 3 photographs voted on in November from a shortlist drawn up by the Committee. 1st prize £40   

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July 22, 2022 by Admin in Uncategorized

JULY CAFE DAY

The weather forecast of a heatwave certainly reduced the number of visitors at the July Cafe Day. Although the temperature did rise considerably during the day the air conditioning in the Visitors Centre kept the building cool for  customers and staff. There was an enthusiastic audience for the last ever

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July 11, 2022 by Admin in Uncategorized

Weekend of Discovery July 2022

The Weekend of Discovery in Ulley Country Park was a great success with lots of visitors, many coming for the first time. The Friends are grateful to all the exhibitors, professional artists, schools, RMBC Rangers team and all the volunteers who supported the event. In particular the event would not

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