But development  now threatens irrevocable damage to the area, harming nature and people alike.

LCPRE  is campaigning to protect these vitally important areas and develop a vision for their future before it’s too late.

Ragwort 2 - the Return!
27 July 2010 Very many thanks to everyone who turned out on Saturday for the ragwort-pulling party. The results are really impressive - we filled four low-loaders with uprooted plants, and from the bridge it's now pretty difficult to spot any of the poisonous pests. However, there are more lurking just beyond view, so for all those who missed this event or who enjoyed it so much they can't wait for more, we're organising another work party from 10am on Saturday 7 August. If you can spare a few hours please do come along - your work is vital to improving the site for breeding lapwing and snipe, and if enough people turn up we might be able to clear the field completely. We'll meet once again on the High (A142) bridge over the river, just south of the station. Bring lunch, gloves, long sleeves and trousers, and a garden fork if possible. Please reply to lcpre@elywildspace.org.uk if you think you'll be there.

Ely Wildspace Art Competition
24 July 2010 We’ve just held our first art competition for work inspired by the Wildspace. Children at Ely St John’s Community Primary School produced over 50 fantastic entries after committee member Kevin Smith visited the school during their Going Green week. Local artists Stuart Green and Liz Hunter had a really difficult time picking winners, but chose these pictures by Lucy (kingfisher), Aiden (grebes on the river) and Hannah (bluetit). Many thanks indeed to all the children who entered, and to the staff at Ely St John’s for their enthusiastic support.