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This is our very first newsletter - We are so excited about sharing our news with you. We hope you will find our local information interesting and heartwarming.
Our aim is to provide you with some unusual and interesting facts about our native wildlife. We will also have snippets of information about local business news as well as community stories.
For the past 3 years the Wildengland team have been busily working behind the scenes researching animals and towns across England and they still have a lot more to do!
The team have had many challenges along the way and this has not deterred them at all. Their sheer determination and commitment has been quite remarkable! However, we are pleased to say that we have had a number of wonderful breakthroughs recently:
a) BBC - Spring Watch have linked to our site, see www.bbc.co.uk/springwatch/meettheanimals/
b) Last month www.wildengland.com had over 30,000 pages viewed - we're delighted
c) Local businesses are supporting the site
Our plans for the future: We will be adding more pictures and age category write ups for children aged from 6 - 12 and we are also including an adult factfile -Information for all the family. Please see www.wildengland.com/adder as an example.
If you have any photos or stories about any of our animals on our site, we would love you to share those with us. We do hope you will enjoy reading our news and continue to join us on our journey. Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter.
Enjoy the summer!
Warmest Regards
Kathy and the team 
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Heronry Site - Just in time!
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 If you would like to see around twenty nesting pairs of wonderful Grey Herons, then why not visit Trentabank Reservoir at Macclesfield Forest. Year after year, from January to July, these tall, long necked birds return to the heronry for the breeding season. These birds can be easily seen with their wingspan of nearly two metres, but you may not spot them straight away when they are standing motionless between the reeds waiting silently and patiently for fish to swim by. You will definitely hear them though when they make loud croaking 'kaark' sounds as they take to the air.
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Local News
Hurdsfield Primary School
I was introduced to www.wildengland.com by a friend at the very time I had discovered the title for my long writing task in Key Stage 1 SATS. It was non chronological report on night time animals and wow how we used your site! It was child friendly so they could do research at home and the language was such that it really lifted their writing e.g. the child who said that beavers were semi aquatic (we had just read Beaver Towers). My colleague went to the Chestnut Centre last week and is making full use of the site as the children are researching otters and owls. Lorraine, Primary School Teacher
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My favourite Animal
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 My favourite animal is the Barn Owl. I like the Barn Owl because I like owls and I have touched one before and it felt soft. Rhea, Age 6
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Did you Know
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The Common Frog - The female frog can  lay between 1,000 - 1,500 eggs. Each egg has its own jelly (shell). Quite incredible and not only that, within this protection is a small yolk which provides nutrients for the developing embryo.
Carol - Club365 enthusiast
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A Teaser...
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How many native species of beetle do we have in England?
Less than 50? between 50 and 200? between 200 and 400? or greater than 400? Please email info@wildengland.com with your answer. |
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What's on around Macclesfield
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Saturday 11th July (10am to 12.30pm) - A walk along the wildlife corridor - further info call 01625 504528
Wednesday 19th August - Forest Fun Day - Suitable for children between the ages of 3 and 8. Meet a tree, Pond Dipping, Minibeast Hunt, Rainbow Chips and much more. £3 per child. Booking 01260 252832
Saturday 29th August (8.30pm - 9.30pm) - Bats in the Forest - Booking 01260 252832
Monday 14th September (10.00am to 1.00pm) - Learn how the town of Macclesfield has been shaped by its long history. Booking 01625 504505
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Any idea what this is called?
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 Clues: 1) It is found in deep waters across England 2) It is a soft coral
Please email your answer to info@wildengland.com
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LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS - www.wildengland.com/macclesfield
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Livelink New Media: Professional Web Design
Livelink has provided affordable website solutions for all business sectors since 1998. They are one of the very few new media companies that provide enterprise class websites at a fixed cost. Their websites are modular, scalable and easy to manage. For futher information please visit http://www.livelinknewmedia.com |
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I Love Jewels: High Street Designs at Half the Price!
I love Jewels offer jewellery parties in the Cheshire area to indivduals or businesses and give a percentage back to the host. Check our our web site where you can also buy online http://www.ilovejewels.co.uk. We got involved with the Wild England project because we love the fact it helps children learn about wildlife.
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Mark Lynch Counselling: Why I got involved in the Wild England Business Community
Being involved in the Wild England Business Comunity has given me the chance to connect to such an inspirational and worthwhile project. For more information about Mark's counselling, please log on to www.wildengland.com/mark
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K F Electrical: Need some electrical help?
K F Electrical is a small family run business, providing a first class electrical contractors service throughout the Cheshire area, using only fully qualified electricians. They can provide a 24 hour emergency call out for Cheshire/Manchester. For further information please log on to www.wildengland.com/KF-Electrical
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Spiveys Web: This shop will amaze and astound you!
Nestled on Chestergate and run by the fairest ladies of the land, this 'Tardis' of a shop boasts 2 floors of wonderment - from authentic gothic clothing lines to gemstone jewellery to small statues of Buddha. They also have the most amazing fancy dress costumes - intrigued! Please visit http://www.spiveysweb.co.uk
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Cranmore Instant Print: Your Community Print Company!
A well established print company, caring and supportive to their clients - many years of experience. If you need brochures, business cards, A0 printing, scanning, colour printing, black and white copying - pop in and visit Cranmore. The coffee pot is always on! For further details please go to www.wildengland.com/cranmore
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Carol School of Motoring: Community Spirit
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The Wildengland team would like to thank Carol for all her hard work and support she's given in collecting many email addresses for the community - you did a super job! Nervous about driving, then Carol is the instructor to go with, see Carol's details on www.wildengland.com/carol-school-motoring
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CONTINUED THANKS TO THE LOCAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY!
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Livelink New Media - Professional Web Design
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I Love Jewels - Jewellery Supplier
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1st Choice Joinery Services - Joinery Services
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KF Electrical - Electrical Contractors
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Architectural Design - Architects
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Mark Lynch - Counselling Services
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Carol School of Motoring - Driving Instructor
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Restore Computers - IT Network Solutions
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Cost Cutter - Food Store
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Ridgegate Construction - Building Contractors
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Costume Castle - Fancy Dress
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Shaw Street Garage - Garage Services
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Cranmore Instant Print - Printing Services
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Spiveys Web - Fair Trade Gifts and Clothes
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