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It pays to look around as while walking Ruby my dog through the park in the early part of the week I came across a greater spotted woodpecker tapping away quite happily trying to attract a mate, the nest hole being visible.

We now have a new waste bin on the park thanks to the Green Spaces team. It is situated at the Cenotaph car park and it is very well used by the park walkers, but it also stood up well when the park flooded this year in March and left the tide mark around the

We now have a brand-new wood kissing gate and handrail in place of the old climb over metal stile which was a real pain. It is in keeping with the wooded area that it leads too, so well done to Kim from Green Spaces team.

Well it is the first time this year that the River Eden has burst its banks and flooded Rickerby Park. It was not as bad as in previous years but a taxi with four passengers including two children did manage to get stuck halfway through and in the middle of the night. The fire serviced

Well it is February and the Snowdrops have appeared bowing their heads to the snow and bitter winds also with them are crocus doing quite well in the sheltered spots but those seen on the flood plain grow much lower to the ground and are buffeted by the wind. By the river are left pockets

It is with great sadness that I have to report the death of Anna Pike. Anna was a much loved member of the friends group since is foundation, she was such a lively person putting heart and soul into everything she did. Her beautiful personality shone through to all who met her. Sadie her dog