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With its spectacular cathedral, gentle pace of life, and delightful riverside setting,
Ely is a special place to live. But its rapid growth has put increasing pressure
on the city’s remaining green spaces.
The quiet backwaters of Roswell Pits and the nearby wetlands and meadows along the
River Great Ouse are now the last
fragments of nature
around Ely.
They are invaluable for wildlife. Because of their proximity to the city, they are
also a precious haven where local people can unwind.
But new
developments
now threaten irrevocable damage to the area, harming nature and people alike.
LCPRE
is campaigning to protect these vitally important areas before it’s too late.
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Latest News
LCPRE's first AGM a great success
10 July 2008 We were delighted to see so many members at our first AGM in spite of the
rain. The meeting included reports from the Chairman and the Treasurer, and the election
of the Committee. Jim Gammie from Natural England gave a presentation on the provisional SSSI designation.
We celebrated with "Chateaux Common", a frisky little champagne made from elderflowers grown on
Ely Common.
Celebrations as LCPRE recruits 1000th member
19 June, 2008
Following last week’s news that Natural England have provisionally designated Roswell Pits
and much of the area around it a Site of Special Scientific Interest, we had
more good news on Saturday, when we recruited our 1000th member, Mrs Karen Levet
pictured here with her family and with LCPRE Chair Andrew Balmford.
Events
Photography competition in the Fens
19 April, 2008
The RSPB, the University Museum of Zoology in Cambridge and the Wildlife
Trust have come together to give you the chance to take part a local
photography competition, called 'Fens through a Lens.' Further details can
be found here. |