The Friends of Anderton and Marbury

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This summer FoAM and Mersey Forest are funding exciting FREE events for families in Marbury Country Park.

Drop in. Stay as long as you like. Suitable for all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. 

3 days of outdoor fun with environmental superhero Tim Kirwin:

• Wednesday 14th August – Try your hand at some green crafts; 
• Wednesday 21st August – Make a bow and arrow or a fairy wand; 
• Wednesday 28th August – Play games with a green theme. 

Tim will be in his marquee outside the Rangers’ cabin from 10am – 4pm. All materials provided.

2 different themed days with artist Sue Marsden. 

• Tuesday 20th August and 
• Tuesday 27th August

Be creative with natural materials. You don’t have to be artistic. Sue will provide inspiration, ideas and guidance in Marbury Lodge (Meeting Room if bad weather) from 10am – 4pm.

For more information contact Mel Bradley by email: melb19@live.co.uk or phone: 07884 441441

More than 60 people turned out in the sunshine to celebrate the completion of the latest project undertaken by Friends of Anderton and Marbury (FoAM).  The project has created an interpretation panel and all-access viewing platform for visitors to be able to enjoy and learn about the damselflies and dragonflies in the area.

Alan Redley, Chair of the group, thanked chemical company INOVYN and Marbury Ward Councillors, for helping fund the project, supplemented by FoAM’s own funds.  Alan also thanked Jo Sayers of The Mersey Forest team, who helped manage the grant process, and all the volunteers who had been involved.  He paid a particular tribute to Ranger Dave James, without whose help and support the project would not have happened.

The viewing platform had been designed and constructed by volunteers, and FoAM had produced a leaflet to help identify some of the species visitors might see.

The new facility was declared open by Jon Whieldon of INOVYN, who explained that the funding by INOVYN was through the Landfill Communities Fund.  Jon was particularly impressed by the range of skills of the volunteers who had built the platform and produced the interpretation panel and leaflet.  He said, “The funds which INOVYN were able to provide went so much further because of this volunteer input”.

Louise Gittins, Leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council, said, “It was a wonderful achievement made possible by grants from INOVYN and Ward Councillors Members Budgets and the fantastic work of Alan and team of volunteers and Dave James, one of our brilliant Rangers”.

After opening the new facility, the party returned to Marbury to enjoy a superb buffet and refreshments provided by BeeJou Catering.  As well as celebrating this project, the opportunity was taken to celebrate FoAM’s 20^th Anniversary with some of the many local companies and individuals who have helped and supported FoAM over the years.

(Pictures supplied by Nick Jones – nick@nickjonesphotography.co.uk)

Celebrate summer in the park with Friends of Anderton and Marbury.

Saturday 6th July

A time to relax with friends and family whilst listening to some live music played by talented local musicians.

Bring your own picnic or food to cook on FoAM’s barbecues.

Barbecues will be lit at 5 pm.

For more information contact

Sandra Head: 01606 212264 or

Joanne Redley: 01606 44728 or

email jarhillcliffe223@aol.com