RNRP General News Updates

Christopher Davidge

It is with great sadness that we announce the unfortunate loss of our Chairman Christopher Davidge. Christopher played a key role in setting up the company in 2007 and remained our Chairman until his passing in December 2014.

Nature Improvement Areas are boosting wildlife, communities and economy.

WILDLIFE, communities and local economies are reaping the benefits of England's new Nature Improvement Areas, according to a report published on the 14^th November.

The Nene Valley is one of these twelve Nature Improvement Areas (NIAs) set up by the government in 2012, which have helped farmers to access EU grants, made valuable contributions towards university research and boosted the £210 billion rural economy.

They've also attracted outside investment – more than £730,000 from business partners and £7.8 million from NGOs and not-for-profit organisations.

Treezilla - The Monster Map of Trees

Treezilla is an exciting new platform for citizen science that everyone from school children to university students and the general public can get involved with.

The idea is to map every tree in Britain.

This will create a data-rich platform on which a wide range of citizen science investigations can be built.

The Big Draw 'It's Our World' Event

The Big Draw is holding an event alongside the River Nene in Peterborough.

On 1st November over 2500 drawings done by the local community will be connecting the Wildlife Trust Woodston Ponds, Railworld & the Wildlife Haven and the Green Backyard with drawings to celebrate 'It's Our World' the theme of this year's The Big Draw.

Beer Competition Update

Time is running out to get your hands on Off The Hook beer.

 

New website and photo competition

The Nene Valley Nature Improvement Area (NIA) project has launched a new interactive website, which aims to encourage people to share their views on the local natural environment.

Summer Leys & Mary's Lake Community Panel

Get involved in the future of Northampton's Summer Leys & Mary's Lake by joining our new Community Panel.

Northampton Marina

The Beckets Park Partnership has been formed with River Nene Regional Park, Northampton Borough Council, Environment Agency, Northamptonshire Enterprise Limited, Northamptonshire County Council and West Northamptonshire Development Corporation.

New Sign at Rockingham Planting Site

A sign has been installed at the most recent Boughton Estate planting site alongside the public footpath with a beautiful view of the planting area behind it. The sign provides an outline of the planting and acknowledges and thanks the numerous parties and volunteers involved.

Beer Competition Update

Outlets have now been confirmed that will be stocking the new beer "Off the Hook" from week beginning 8th January 2014.

Name Your Drink with RNRP

Are you a budding designer, or ever stood in a pub or beer festival and thought you could think of a great and inventive name for an ale! Or perhaps you are all about supporting local businesses, communities, the countryside and making a difference?

Name Your Drink with RNRP

The winner has now been announced of River Nene Regional Park CIC, in partnership with Nobby's brewery's competition to both name and design a label for a new, locally produced beer.

River Nene Catchment Management Plan Survey

RNRP is now consulting widely on the draft plan, including organising an online survey. In particular we are looking for projects, either planned or potential to be included.

River Nene Integrated Catchment Management Plan

River Nene Regional Park are delighted to present the first draft of the River Nene Integrated Catchment Management Plan.

Northamptonshire Local Nature Partnership Conference

River Nene Regional Park had the privilege being part of a team of partners delivering the inaugural Northamptonshire Local Nature Partnership Conference yesterday (October 9th).

New Interpretation Panels Installed

New interpretation panels and signage have been designed and installed around the area for visitors to enjoy their visit and understand the issues that there are for this site.

Northants Local Nature Partnership - Annual Conference

Wednesday 9th October 2013 at University of Northampton, Avenue Campus, Northampton. 10am - 4pm FREE.   To make a Booking

New tree planting project completed March 2013

Some 15,000 trees have been planted at 2 sites in the Rockingham Forest, just north of Kettering. The new planting fills a gap in Weekley Hall wood creating a continuous block woodland covering over 160ha.

River Nene Himalayan Survey

The Northamptonshire Biodiversity Records Centre (NBRC) are working with the Environment Agency to find out where Himalayan Balsam is growing along the River Nene.  Everyone is invited to take part in a Himalayan Balsam survey to search for the Pink Invader.

Fineshade Community Orchard

This grant was awarded to restore and extend this old orchard at the Forestry Commission Top Lodge site and carry out a site survey.