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C.A.T.C.H. Litter Pick Along the River Cale – Sunday 1st March 2015
Community action group C.A.T.C.H. will be carrying out their next litter pick along the River Cale on Sunday 1st March 2015. As always, the group would like to invite any willing volunteers to join them on the day from 9.00am.
The Next C.A.T.C.H. Jumble Sale is on 8th Feb
C.A.T.C.H. aims to repeat the success of its jumble sale held in the Balsam Centre on the same date last year. To help raise money for the work the team does to clean and protect the river Cale, donate your non-electrical stuff! 11am - 2pm, 30p entry, under 12s free.
EA Releases Fish into the Cale Due to C.A.T.C.H. VIDEO
The Environment Agency has seen fit to release a significant stock of bred fish into the River Cale in Wincanton, as a direct result of, and credit to the work C.A.T.C.H. has been doing to clean up the river and improve its status as a bio-diverse habitat.
Wonderful Wincanton Wildlife
What’s outside the window? Having always enjoyed watching wildlife, I decided a couple of years ago to start recording what I saw pass through my garden here in Wincanton, and what I saw on our local River Cale.
Sowing the Seeds for a Wild Flower Meadow in Cale Park
The CATCH team is eager to move forward and create a wild flower meadow as part of the Town Council’s Cale Park project. Ground preparation work must now get going to make sure the land is ready for sowing next year.
C.A.T.C.H. Action Day 6th July - Report VIDEO
On Sunday 6th July 2014, C.A.T.C.H. held its first river clean-up of the year, inviting everybody to join in and help clear rubbish out of the Cale. Read on to find out how it went, what was achieved, and to watch the video!
CA.T.C.H. Action Day Sunday 6th July 2014
The C.A.T.C.H. group carries out work to look after the local river and its immediate environment. The group are holding a litter-pick event on Sunday 6th July 2014 from 9am, and are appealing for volunteers to turn up on the day to help.
Mayfly in the Classroom - 2014 VIDEO
C.A.T.C.H. has begun its 2014 endeavours with a fabulous activity for the kids. With help from the Wild Trout Trust, a sizable group of Horsington Primary School children were taken down to the River Cale to collect unhatched Mayfly eggs to be taken back to their classroom, hatched and returned to the river days later.
Toad Patrol – Volunteers Near Hardway Protect Toads on the Road
In early spring, two interesting species can be found in country lanes at dusk. The Toad Patrol has the unusual, but satisfying task of helping toads and newts safely to their pond for spawning.
C.A.T.C.H: Thanks for a Hugely Successful Jumble Sale
The C.A.T.C.H. (Community Action to Transform the Cale Habitat) volunteer group would like to say a big "Thank you", to everyone who contributed to making our jumble sale on Saturday 8th February such a resounding success.
A jumble sale for the River Cale
C.A.T.C.H. (Community Action to Transform Cale Habitat) will be holding a jumble sale at The Balsam Centre on Saturday 8th February 2014 and are appealing for any items you may be able to donate.
Join C.A.T.C.H. for a River Cale Clean-Up This Sunday
C.A.T.C.H. (Community Action to Transform the Cale Habitat) will be out again this Sunday to further nurture the River Cale. We invite any and all able-bodied individuals to come out, rain or shine, and support this worthy cause.
Cale Wars - CATCH Strikes Back
CATCH has scheduled a second river clean-up for this Saturday, 22nd June. We'll meet at the Recreation Ground car park, near the bridge, at 8am. All are welcome - join in if you care about our environment!
CATCH Clears a Blockage in the River Cale
The CATCH (Community Action to Transform the Cale Habitat) team has discovered, and now cleared a significant blockage in the River Cale. Check out the 'before' and 'after' shots.
Bee Aware Workshop at Carymoor Environmental Centre
Join TV's Brigit Strawbridge at Carymoor Environmental Centre on Sunday 28th April for a one-day workshop on the fascinating subject of bees.
River Cale Health Survey Video UPDATED
Here’s the long awaited video coverage of the recent in-depth (!) survey of the Cale undertaken by the Wild Trout Trust, provoked by two local dads on a continuing mission to improve the health of the river.
River Cale Clean-Up: Tomorrow's Plan
Despite rain forcast for tomorrow, we don't want to delay initial action any further. We'll meet as planned and, at the very least, do a peripheral litter-pick of the river.
Stourhead - Autumn Sun and Evening Mists
There is always much to see and shoot right under our noses. Stourhead never ceases to inspire, so here are some images from a lovely day in the gardens around the lake to get photographers going.
Your River Cale Needs You! POSTPONED
The River Cale has suffered from several pollution incidents including quite a lot of rubbish being thrown or blown into it. My friend and I have put a plan together to turn it around, but we need your help.
A Microscopical World Fires Children's Interest at Carymoor
My children aren't what you'd call keen to engage in educational pursuits during school holidays, but this first in a series of three microscopical peeks at nature at Carymoor Environmental Centre got them excited!
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