The latest issue of our Newsletter, The Reedbed is available on-line through the Members Only Pages
View the HDC blog which includes news and wildlife sightings from Warnham LNR
ALSO
- See the list of fungi found at our November Fungus Foray on our EVENTS
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September 2010 - Our new lawn mowers
Six sheep will be returning to Warnham LNR soon (by Sept 2011), after spending time on other HDC sites. More information on our Hebridean Sheep page. Woodpecker Hide
Previously only a high fence with viewing slits into a bird feeding area, this new building was a joint project between the Friends and Horsham District Council and was completed just before Easter 2010. It now provides comfortable viewing for birders and keeps them well concealed from the birds.
What to look out forThe Horsham District Council Countryside Wardens are planning a website that should provide lists of animals, plants and fungi spotted around the Reserve and this will be included in the links below, when available. Meantime, on the left there are links to a few of the things you may see..
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THE RESERVE
The Mill Pond Warnham Local Nature Reserve is located on the North-West of Horsham in West Sussex and is easily accessed by road (B2237 turn-off into Horsham from the A24: See Map). Access to the Visitors' Centre is free. However a low-cost day permit, currently just £1.00 per adult (admission for children is FREE) allows access to the whole reserve, including bird hides, the Millpond Nature Trail and two extensive boardwalks. Annual Permits are also available from the Visitors' Centre, currently at £6 for Horsham District residents and £12 for non Horsham District residents. These are issued on a per household basis. Additionally, holders of Annual Permits can join The Friends for an annual subscription of £10. Warnham Mill Pond was orginally created as part of the Sussex iron working industry, but more recently provided the water for a mill to grind grain. The mill survives intact in private ownership and is not open to the public. The surrounding land comprises Warnham Local Nature Reserve. The mill pond is fed by two streams, Boldings Brook and Chennels Brook, and there are three small ponds used for pond dipping. Two board walks give access to wetlands and woodland. There is a wide range of wildlife to be seen, from minute pond organisms to herons, deer and foxes. Plant and fungi lovers are also well catered for and there are feeding stations which attract a wide variety of birds, mammals and insects.
The Visitors' Centre offers rest for weary feet and refreshments for the thirsty or hungry, as well as occasional exhibitions. Take an Armchair Tour around the Reserve Activities & EventsThe Horsham District Council Countyside Unit and the Friends organise a number of Activities and Events throughout the year. Click the link for details of forthcoming events. What Do I Need Around the Reserve?
Other LINKS
Winner Britain in Bloom 2007
For more news, click the Horsham in Bloom logo:
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ABOUT USOBJECTIVES
To support the wardens in their work on the reserve by raising funds, and to provide lectures, learning opportunities and social activities for the members.
SUBSCRIPTIONSThe Friends' membership year runs from 1st April to 31st March. The committee may use their discretion over the cost of joining within the last three months of the membership year. Currently subscriptions stand at £10 and cover the period to 31st March 2012. A valid Annual Permit must also be held. NEWSLETTERThe Friends issue a quarterly newsletter to members. See below for back issues. Members Only Pages for current issue The Reedbed, Winter, 2010/2011 The Reedbed, Winter, 2008/2009 The Reedbed, Winter, 2007/2008 Newsletter, The Reedbed, Summer, 2007
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Friends of WLNR Link to The CommitteeA listing with details of committee members' interests. Click to mail the (you must have Javascript enabled for this encrypted link to work)
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Our Stag Beetle Loggery was officially opened on April 5th 2008.See The Loggery Page for the report |
