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
Read More →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
Read More →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
Read More →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
Read More →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
Read More →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
Read More →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
Read More →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
Read More →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
Read More →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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