NEW! Foxhill Bank Nature Reserve website

we_the_people · 12-09-2004, 19:21

Hi everyone.

Just to let you know, there is now a website for the nature reserve http://www.foxhill-bank.org.uk

The site is still in development at the moment, but we thought we'd let you all have a sneak preview before it's officially launched.

Any feedback, negative or positive, would be greatly appreciated.

Likewise, if anyone feels they have relevant info that they would like to see on the site then please don't hesitate in contacting us at [email protected]

Thankyou,

Gary

mez · 13-09-2004, 08:42

have you tried "ossygobbins " web site, i think you will find some photos of the foxhill reserve on there, keep up the good work & thanks

o & welcome to the site hope you enjoy it as much as we do

thindle · 21-07-2006, 21:33

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Originally Posted by mez

have you tried "ossygobbins " web site, i think you will find some photos of the foxhill reserve on there, keep up the good work & thanks

o & welcome to the site hope you enjoy it as much as we do

Have you seen the Nature Reserve lately? It's a disgrace, overgrown, full of dog dirt, seats wrecked and the water is absolutely filthy. It's a wonder the ducks and swans are still alive. The sign coming into the reserve is so dirty it can't be read. So is the one that says Price Charles opened it or something. I don't think Charles would e very happy to see the place now. I for one won't be going again. No way!

KIPAX · 21-07-2006, 21:37

thindle.. it was seen by almost everyone on accyweb a couple of weeks ago... try here

http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f...tle-22609.html

garinda · 21-07-2006, 22:32

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Originally Posted by thindle

Have you seen the Nature Reserve lately? It's a disgrace, overgrown, full of dog dirt, seats wrecked and the water is absolutely filthy. It's a wonder the ducks and swans are still alive. The sign coming into the reserve is so dirty it can't be read. So is the one that says Price Charles opened it or something. I don't think Charles would e very happy to see the place now. I for one won't be going again. No way!

The water went green and cloudy a few days ago because of the thundery weather. It happens everytime there's a storm, but soon clears up.

I could give you a daily water quality report every morning from my bed if you wish?

Neil · 21-07-2006, 23:08

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Originally Posted by garinda

I could give you a daily water quality report every morning from my bed if you wish?

Does that depend on how much beer you drank the night before?

garinda · 21-07-2006, 23:20

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Does that depend on how much beer you drank the night before?

If it's the sickly green colour the lodge is now call 999 for me...or send nice flowers to my funeral.

garinda · 24-07-2006, 23:12

The water is still very strange and thick, with no ripples!!!

I might try and walk on it tomorrow.

yone · 01-08-2006, 20:30

Been for a walk around the bank tonight: not a soul in site: Made me wonder how safe is it for a female to walk there along: I know not many places are safe today... like I would not dream of walking up the coppice anymore with all the druggies that hang around up there... so back to my point: Does any one know of any incidents that may have occurred there...

By the way it was lovely to see and I will be volunteering to help out... I have just moved to Oswaldtwistle...

thanks Yone

yone · 02-08-2006, 19:07

Been round the reserve tonight but the bridge was closed.... not sure of the other way in via the lodge....? anyone got a map of the nature reserve: thanks Yone

Billcat · 02-08-2006, 19:50

While I was in Ossy, my friend David took me for a walk though Foxhill. Picked up quite a bit of trash (beer cans, crisp wrappings, etc.) during the walk and found a bin to leave it in. At home, I notice that if a place looks like a trash heap, people will use it as one. If it looks clean, most folks will leave it that way.

BTW, I think that I saw the sign that was mentioned. Looks like the dirt is mostly mildew, as it had that nice green tinge. A bit of warm water with a bit of diluted soap and bleach might work wonders - if anyone cares to give it a go!

Maybe the Accyweb group could clean the place up before one of the meet-ups. All it takes is a few willing hands, some trash bags and a bit of time!

garinda · 08-08-2006, 15:44

The water is looking less weird.

The ducks can again swim on the water...rather than walk on it.

yone · 08-08-2006, 17:31

is the bridge open yet from the Fox Field Close entry... cheers Yone

garinda · 08-08-2006, 17:53

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is the bridge open yet from the Fox Field Close entry... cheers Yone

I don't know. There is another entrance you can get into it from the row of houses facing the car park for Ossy Mills staff. They should put the map that is by the entrance on their website.

I would walk down to see if the bridge has reopened but it's spitting and it will spoil my hair.

Neil · 08-08-2006, 18:02

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I would walk down to see if the bridge has reopened but it's spitting and it will spoil my hair.

It needs mowing never mind spoiling