Action For Ulnes Walton

News & Forthcoming Events...

Updated 30 March 2008

Fruit and Nut Hedge

Members of Action for Ulnes Walton have been busy bees this spring, together with the Old School Trustees, BTCV, Lancashire Countryside Officer, Dominic Rigby and a grant from the Breathing Spaces fund they have planted a fruit and nut hedge surrounding the field at the rear of the old school.  This will create a diverse habitat for wildlife and forms a natural corridor for our furry and feathered friends to use.

Updated 30 March 2008

Willow Weaving Workshop

A willow weaving workshop is to be held to create a living willow bench so that the newly planted hedge and Ulnes Walton countryside can be admired from it.  If you would like to take part in the workshop planned for Saturday 10 May 2008, please ring 01772 452782.

Updated 30 March 2008

Pond Survey

As the numbers of large natural ponds are on the decrease the importance of the humble garden pond has become more obvious to wildlife experts.  A national survey of ponds is underway and everything from the largest lake to the ornamental pond is of national importance.  If you have a pond and cans pare a few minutes to fill in a quick report form on the wildlife that use it or the plants that live in it then contact Pam Sloan on 01257 451091 or fill in the survey on line at www.pondnetwork.org.uk

Updated 30 March 2008

Ulnes Walton Parish Crosses

Plans are afoot to recreate one of the Ulnes Walton Parish crosses.  During the Ulnes Walton bridge repair the base from one of these ancient monuments was discovered and marked.  It will be impossible to re-erect it in its original position, but with the agreement of the Old School Trustees it is planned to be placed at the foot of the school.  The information we have on the original crosses is sketchy and if anyone has definite information or photographs please contact Cllr Brendon Pickthall with the details.

Updated 30 March 2008

Ulnes Walton Walk Leaflets

Now that spring has arrived anybody feeling like a breath of fresh air will be pleased to learn that a series of local walking leaflets are planned for the footpaths of Ulnes Walton.  Volunteers are busy making notes on the proposed routes giving directions and interesting items on the way. 

Updated 29 July 2007

Calendar Order Form

Publications produced as part of the Action for Ulnes Walton Wildflower and Bee Project and the Flora and Fauna Project are now available.

All residents of Ulnes Walton will receive a complimentary copy of the book and calendar.

Extra copies of the calendar and notelets associated with both projects can be purchased prior to any Parish Council meeting or ordered by completion of this form.

Updated 6 June 2007

Wild About Nature!

Action for Ulnes Walton is celebrating after having been awarded a lottery grant through the BBC television series Springwatch.

The Group applied for funds through the Breathing Places scheme to improve the local environment and create a peaceful, wildlife friendly green space that members of the community and visitors to the Old School Village Hall and general area can enjoy. This will involve planting a mix of fruit and nut varieties of hedgerow along the perimeter of the site; planting trees and a workshop to create a willow bench on which visitors can sit and enjoy the site.

If you would like to be involved in this project please contact any of the committee members or the Clerk to the Parish Council.

Updated 16 May 2007

Collected Your Calendar?

Publications produced as part of the Action for Ulnes Walton Wildflower and Bee Project and the Flora and Fauna Project are now available.

All residents of Ulnes Walton will receive a complimentary copy of the book and calendar.

Extra copies of the calendar and notelets associated with both projects can be purchased prior to any Parish Council meeting or ordered by completion of the slip.

Updated 8 May 2007

Celebration Day & Newsletter

On Saturday 12 May, between 1pm to 5pm at The Old School, a Celebration Day is to be held.  This is a culmination of the Ulnes Walton Wildflower and Bee Project and Ulnes Walton Flora and Fauna Project and includes:

• Art and photography displays

• Mead tasting

• Bee Keeping Display

• Various other displays

• Cream Teas

• Raffle

All residents and those involved with the projects will be given a free book and a 2008 calendar – so come along and collect your copy.

More details and the recent Action For Ulnes Walton Newsletter is available here.

Updated 21 January 2007

Photography Workshop - Winter Scenes

Sunday 28 January 2007, 11am - 4pm.

The event will be led by Jason Smalley a local photography expert and allows participants to spend a day with a professional photographer, an opportunity not to be missed. The prime aim is to improve photographic skills but to also record the important habitats of the parish.

Updated 16 November 2006

Fly’s Bugging You?

Action for Ulnes Walton have arranged two course associated with fly fishing, firstly a fly tying course to commence on the 21 November 2006 at 7.30 pm pre booking is required.

A separate event is a beginner’s fly fishing coaching day is being held at Forton on Saturday 2 December 2006, from 10 am to 4pm. Come along and learn a new sport or improve your skills, booking essential.

Further details from Jim Coan on 01772 452782.

27 September 2006

An Introduction To Fly Fishing & Fly Tying

Tuesday 31 October 2006, 7.30pm

A taster evening with Pat Stevens, secretary of the Salmon And Trout Association Lancashire Branch.

At the Old School, Ulnes Walton Lane, Ulnes Walton near Leyland

The event is free and open to all.

Opportunity will be given to join a fly tying course or coaching day following the taster session.

Photography Workshop – Autumn Colours

Saturday 4 November 2006, 10am to 4pm

At the Old School, Ulnes Walton Lane, Ulnes Walton near Leyland.

Spend the day with professional photographer Jason Smalley and learn the art of taking quality photographs.

The workshop is open for anyone to attend, booking is required.

Updated 2 August 2006

Make a Mosaic, 16 September

Ever wondered how the Romans made their beautiful mosaic floors – well here’s a chance to find out how! A workshop has arranged with local artist Viv Booth to learn how mosaics are made, the aim is to create a mosaic for the village featuring a bee or a wildflower but also small designs to take home. The event is being held at the Old School, Ulnes Walton Lane, Saturday 16 September 2006 from 10 am to 4 pm. There is a minimal charge for the workshop; anyone can join in and it is suitable for all ages, children must be accompanied and booking is essential.

Photography Project, 9 September

Action fro Ulnes Walton has successfully obtained a grant from Awards for All to record the flora and fauna of Ulnes Walton by means of photographs. There will be a number of activities associated with this project, including photography workshops; a competition and the project will culminate in the production of a calendar. The first event was a photography workshop held in June with Jason Smalley. Jason is a top professional wildlife photographer and the participants had a super time learning the art of taking quality photographs. The next workshop with Jason is planned for Saturday 9th September 2006 from 10 am to 4 pm when he will be beside the river. The workshops are suitable for anyone who has a working knowledge of their camera, digital is preferred but conventional can be accommodated. This is a golden opportunity not to be missed and you are guaranteed to enjoy the day.

Further photography workshops are planned for October and January and a photographic competition will be held in February. Anyone can enter the competition, you do not need to have been on the workshops, but the photos must have been taken in Ulnes Walton. If you would like further information on any of these events please contact Janet Royle on 01772 435600.

All contributions to this project are most welcome, so if you have any photographs that you would like to add to the collection please let us know.

SO GET SNAPPING AND JOIN IN THE FUN, YOU MIGHT EVEN SEE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS IN PRINT OR WIN A PRIZE.

Gone Fishing

Would you like to learn how to make fly's for use in fly fishing? A suggestion has been put forward for a workshop to learn this very precise art, but before putting arrangements into place gauge interest needs to be gauged. The course would take place over an eight week period but as well as learning to tie flies the group would also have an insight into the entomology of the river. If you would be interested in joining such a course please contact Jim Coan on 01772 452782 and if there is enough support you will be sent further details when the course is arranged.

25 May 2006

Make A Mosiac Workshop, 8 July

The day will be led by Viv Booth a local expert in the art of making mosaics. We will be making a large mosaic that will be incorporated into one of the areas to be planted with wildflowers and small mosaics to take home. Due to the time taken for the materials to harden the event will start at 10 am and finish at approx 4 pm.

15 May 2006

Village Information Point

Thanks to a Green Partnership Award, Action for Ulnes Walton has been able to erect an information point on the car park at the Rose And Crown. It will be used to provide details not just about the groups activities but also leaflets covering health issues; local events; newsletters etc. The point should be fully operational from the middle of May onwards. Thanks to Henry Mayor; Wendy Melling; the Parish Council and Jack Gornall for their help and support with this project.

The Flora And Fauna of Ulnes Walton

Action For Ulnes Walton has successfully obtained a grant from Awards for All to record the flora and fauna of Ulnes Walton by means of photographs. There will be a number of activities associated with this project, including a competition and will culminate in the production of a calendar. The first event is -

A Photography Workshop, 17 June

The event will be led by Jason Smalley a local wildlife and photographic expert and will allow participants to spend a day with a professional photographer which is an opportunity not to be missed. The prime aim is to improve photographic and wildlife identification skills but to also record the important habitats of the parish. The day starts off at the Old School on Ulnes Walton Lane, before venturing into the local fields to take some photographs of nature in the raw.

16 March 2006

Cooking With A Difference

Fancy trying something different for lunch? Come along to a workshop being held at the Old School on Ulnes Walton Lane, Ulnes Walton near Leyland on Saturday the 1 April 2006 from 1pm to 3.30 pm and learn the art of cooking and making drinks using flowers and plants. The workshop is led by local expert Lynn Rawlinson and recipes will include such delights as nettle beer; dandelion and burdock and lemon balm cakes.
The workshop is open to all and the charge is £2 per person.
This workshop is arranged by Action fro Ulnes Walton as part of the Wildflower and Bee Project.