River Nene Regional Park News Updates

Nenescape Film and Digital Tenders

We're currently on the lookout for two passionate and creative organisations who can help share the incredible stories of the Nene with local communities and visitors through creative and exciting interpretation.

Job Vacancies - NOW CLOSED

Two exciting opportunities have arisen at the River Nene Regional Park (RNRP) for an Administration Support Officer and an Interpretation and Community Engagement Officer to assist in the development of a Landscape Partnerships Stage 2 bid.

Nenescape: Revealing the Hidden Stories of the Nene Valley

The past, present and future importance of the River Nene between Northampton and Peterborough will be highlighted by an earmarked grant¹ of £2.8m from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), announced today.

Nene Catchment Partnership Autumn Events

Date:

17th September, 6th October & 28th October

Time:

9:30am - 1:30pm

Venue:

Kettering Conference Centre

Venue Address:

The Portland Room Kettering Conference Centre, Thurston Drive, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6PB

Contact Details:

info@rnrp.org or 01536 526438

Help us secure funding for the Nene Valley!

We need your help to secure funding for the Nene Valley! Please fill out this questionnaire to strengthen our bid and show why we deserve for the bid to be successful.

New Catchment Sensitive Farming Officer

We would like to welcome Georgina Wallis to the team. She has joined us as our new Catchment Sensitive Farming Officer for the Nene and Welland catchments.

If you would like to contact Georgina her details are listed below:

Tel: 01506 526438

Mob: 07921 941734

E: georgina@rnrp.org

We Are Moving!

The RNRP is moving offices at the end of this month (June) and relocating to Kettering.

Our new contact details are listed below and will be in use from 1st July.

Help us secure funding for the Nene Valley!

We need your help to secure funding for the Nene Valley! Please fill out this questionnaire to strengthen our bid and show why we deserve for the bid to be successful.

Latest News from the Office

Here at the RNRP we are looking forward to a productive year ahead due to securing a full time Project Support Officer and retaining our River Restoration Adviser, if only on a part-time basis at the moment.

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.

Beer Competition Update

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

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.

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).

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.

Meadow re-creation project at Dovecote Farm, Upper Heyford

The meadow re-creation project at Upper Heyford is now in its fourth year and several new species such as Cowslip and Cuckoo flower have appeared.

Northampton's Marina Officially Launched

Northampton's multi-million pound marina officially launched by Environment Agency Chairman. Northampton's flagship marina officially launched Friday 30th March by Environment Agency Chairman Lord Chris Smith.

New Visitor Centre at Stanwick Lakes

The new visitor centre at Stanwick Lakes countryside attraction and nature reserve in Northamptonshire is now open to the public and attracting thousands of visitors.

Regenerated Parks at Official Opening Ceremony

Rejuvenated Parks Big Hit . RNRP Chief Executive Director Michel Kerrou unveils regenerated parks at Official Opening Ceremony. Following over £1.6 million of investment in Victoria Park, Millers Meadow and Footmeadow the final stage of works is now complete.