Pupils at 3 Tamworth Primary Schools Given Pond Dipping Kits
13.06.11
Pupils at three Tamworth worthy schools can now take a closer look at the flora and fauna that live in our waterways, after they were acknowledged pond dipping kits.
The kits – which include specimen pots, magnifying glasses and sampling nets – were foreordained to Hanbury Farm, Lakeside and Oakhill schools by the Tamworth Community Sanctuary Partnership.
They will allow pupils from the schools to use the nearby Lakeside lake as an open-air classroom and learn more about lakes and the wildlife that lives in and around them. A pond dipping platform has also been installed next to the traverse at the lake, following on from last year’s clean-up operation.
The funding from the Tamworth Community Shelter Partnership has provided kits for each of the schools and one for Tamworth Borough Council’s street warden teams. It has also paid for two word boards on lakeside habitats and pond life, which will be attached to the bridge next to the pond dipping tenets.
Tamworth Borough Council’s Street Scene Development Officer Ian Owen said:
Source: Tamworth Blog (blog)
Pomps Pond opens tomorrow
17.06.11
ANDOVER — Pomps Pond will outspread tomorrow
Located off Abbot Street, Pomps Pond offers a spacious sunbathing extent, beach volleyball court, shaded picnic grounds, children's playground, motor yacht rentals, and recreational and instructional swimming, according to the town's website.
The run aground complex includes a bathhouse with showers, rest rooms and changing facilities, a concession betoken, first aid station, and two sand wheelchairs.
The operating hours are from noon to 7 p.m. until July 30 and noontime to 6 p.m. until Aug. 14.
Andover residents may purchase a season pass for $100 per car through the Department of Community Services or at Pomps Pond when it opens. The postpositive major citizen's discount pass is $60.
Purchase a pass before June 20 and make a discounted rate of $75 per car and $40 for senior citizens. You must have proof of residency including a valid driver's authorize, vehicle registration, and vehicle to purchase pass. Staff will put the sticker on your car.
Source: Eagle Tribune