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CONTINUING EVENTS
Balsam Pull Markeaton Park to Ford St
Pulling the Balsam allows our native plants to grow which provide winter shelter and food for wildlife. Please wear clothing which covers arms and legs and waterproof/sturdy footwear. Protective gloves and training provided.
We have already cleared long stretches of the brook. Balsam Pull continues through July and early August when conditions permit. To be added to the select list of pickers please e-mail Lynne pr@markeatonbrook.net or text or leave message on our events line 0753 0505 107.

Practical Tasks last Thursday of every month.
A group of members carry out maintenance along the Brook including litter clearances, balsam removal, species recording and other tasks depending on the season. We welcome anyone who can offer a little of their time to come along and help us. Equipment is provided. Times and meeting places vary each month, and these events are weather dependant. To join this group contact us on 0753 0505 107 or at mail@markeatonbrook.net.

Have a look at our news page for any further updates

NEW EVENTS
Games Evening Markeaton Park to be arranged.
Would you like to join us for putting, pitch & putt, frisbee or rounders (and maybe picnic)? A weekday evening early August 6pm - 8pm tba. Please ring 0753 0505 107 or mail chair@markeatonbrook.net

City Safari: Sunday 16 August 2pm-4pm
Come with us and Derby Natural History Society for a WildDerby two-mile stroll to discover a wealth of city wildlife. Led by our old friend Bill Grange, former Keeper of Natural History at the Museum, this walk is mainly on flat, surfaced paths but there is one flight of steps and there may be some mud. Meet at corner of Ford St and Brook Walk where the Brook enters the culvert to pass under the inner ring road. You might want to look at www.dnhs.org.uk.

Watch out for a reprise of Derek Palmer taking us along the Brook Beneath Your Feet later in the year.

FoMB at Ecofest: Saturday-Sunday 19-20 September 11am-5pm
The free biennial festival in Markeaton Park is designed to provide an entertaining and enjoyable two days for the whole family while, at the same time, raising awareness of environmental issues. Mainstays the "Green Roadshow" and "Croissant Neuf" Circus have been booked again for this year. Visit the FoMB display or help out if you can.

Leave the car at home and come on foot, by bike or by bus 28, 29, ONE, Ab, Ar or 109. Traveline 0871 200 22 33; www.transportdirect.info or www.derbyshire.gov.uk/buses

Fungi of Kedleston Park: Saturday 10 October 2pm-4pm
Simon Hiley, Head Warden, will take us round this historic parkland owned by the National Trust to look at the diversity of fungal forms and habitats and consider their interaction. Assemble outside Visitor Centre by 2pm. Our annual Kedleston event is always popular and has been scheduled to allow us to travel right into the grounds on the once-a-week extension of the 109 bus from Derby (dep rail stn 12.55, Albert St stop B1 1.00, and Allestree Lane End 1.10, arr coach park 1.26 ). We will end in time for tea in Kedleston Hall before the bus back to Derby at 4.44. For property information see www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-kedlestonhall.

Please send your ideas or requests for future events to mail@markeatonbrook.net