July 26, 2010
This multi-coloured fibreglass model of a rhino would be an unlikely sight at the best of times, but the city of Chester has in the region of 60 + models located in and around the city.
‘Rhino Mania‘ is an interesting initiative which not only brings an endangered species to prominence, but engages local groups in an engaging art project. Could a similar event be staged within Wombourne to promote the plight of the water vole?
For further information about ‘Rhino Mania‘ , please click on this LINK.
April 12, 2010
Just a reminder-the Friends of Wom Brook will be holding their first Spring Watch Festival this coming Saturday in Wombourne Library, located in the Community Centre. (Pictured above)
February 5, 2010
The small brook, nowadays mostly hidden from sight underground, and only visible for the last few metres of its journey before it joins the Wom Brook 300m downstream of Bow Bridge, is normally crystal clear. Yesterday morning, it appeared to be discharging muddy water into the Wom Brook in such quantities that the Wom Brook looked positively clean!(See above photo).
This event occurred roughly between 11:00 and 12:00, but this morning the small brook had thankfully reverted to its clear appearance.
If you know what caused this discolouration, please leave a comment below-any form of pollution is a serious matter, as it can adversely affect the wildlife that depends upon the Wom Brook for water.
December 9, 2009
The gradual loss of leaves this Autumn has revealed a large broken willow branch adjacent to the Gravel Hill road and the Wom Brook. There would appear to be no risk to cars, but the more adventurous young people who sometimes explore that area by the side of the Brook, which is easily accessed from the Wom Brook Walk could be at risk, particularly if they are tempted to climb the branch.
South Staffordshire Council have been informed about this branch.
July 15, 2009
Since the beginning of the Council’s recent campaign to draw attention to the need for dog owners to clean up after their pets, the following pavement ’spray signs’ have appeared at some of the main entrances to the Wom Brook Walk:
Sprayed onto the pavements, each sign reads:
CLEAN IT UP
FINE £1000
SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COUNCIL.
These signs are not permanent-they will eventually wash away.
Hopefully the message conveyed will be permanent.
June 29, 2009
Friends of Wom Brook
July Events 2009
Thursday 2nd July - Work Party (10:00-12:00, meet at the picnic benches, Gravel Hill section)
Saturday 11th July - Work Party (10:00-12:00, meet at the picnic benches, Gravel Hill section)
Saturday 18th July - Event: Butterflies of Baggeridge, a joint meeting with the Butterfly Conservation. Meet 10:30 a.m. outside Baggeridge Visitor Centre.
Friday 24th July-Event: Bat Walk-meet Civic Centre car park, 9:30 p.m.
June 25, 2009
Following numerous complaints about the extent of dog mess being left along parts of the Wom Brook Walk, particularly in the Poolhouse area of the village, enforcement officers from South Staffordshire Council yesterday launched a high profile campaign to introduce themselves to dog owners, and to make owners aware of the campaign which will be ongoing for the next few weeks.
Initially dog owners are asked very politely whether they carry plastic bags with them in order to remove dog deposits. If a dog owner proves to be uncooperative, then the enforcement officers have the power to issue an on the spot fine.
Regrettably it has become necessary to resort to this strategy, as increasingly a minority of irresponsible individuals are disregarding the safety of others, particularly children, who are at risk of contracting serious illness if they accidentally come into contact with dog excrement.
The open spaces within Wombourne are for the enjoyment of everyone, and a little fore thought will make a visit to our village’s outdoor spaces a pleasurable experience for all.
June 16, 2009
This forthcoming Saturday-
The Friends of Wom Brook are staging a trip along the South Staffordshire Railway Walk-a local safari on foot, where local flora and fauna can be observed.
The BBC weather forecast is at the moment of posting this announcement, predicting a light rain shower for the area on Saturday. Therefore please come prepared with suitable clothing. If you have any questions about the walk, please post a comment below.
Click here for a link to BBC Weather for Wolverhampton
May 22, 2008
Over the last fortnight, notice has been given by South Staffordshire
Council (the ‘Council’) that it is proposed to designate the Wom Brook and Wom Brook Walk, along with the Council’s land adjoining the Brook, as a ‘Local Nature Reserve‘.
Why do this?
Those familiar with the area will attest to its natural beauty, the vital open spaces it provides within an urban area, the opportunities to view local flora and fauna, and a vital ‘breathing space’.
In serving notice of their intentions to confer LNR status on the Brook and its surrounding lands, the Council is further protecting the area against misuse, and confirming its intention to continue working with Wombourne to conserve this local beauty spot.
More information may be found relating to nationally recognised conservation sites at the Natural England website-please click on this link.
April 10, 2008
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Due to the ravages of time and weather, bricks from the retaining wall on the Rookery Road side of the Wom Brook have gradually been dislodged and have found their way into the water. (Wombourne residents will recognise this part of the Brook - just below the Pool Dam Bridge, connecting the Guide Hut with Rookery Road, close to the vet’s)
Today a working party from the Friends of Wom Brook brought wheelbarrows in order to carry away surplus bricks and slabs to be collected later by South Staffordshire Council.
The aim of today’s project was not just to improve the appearance of the Wom Brook at that point-but also to restore the original flow of water thus limiting an increase in the water weed coverage.
The bricks are just visible in the foreground of the photograph.