Morecambe Bay Partnership

🎉 Happy New Year to our amazing supporters! 🌟 As we step into a brand new year, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your continued enthusiasm and commitment to Morecambe Bay Partnership. Together, we’ve achieved so much, and we’re excited for all the incredible things we’ll accomplish in the coming year. Here’s to another year of protecting, celebrating, and preserving the beauty of Morecambe Bay! 🌊🎆 🥂🎊

🙏 On the twelfth day of Christmas, we express our heartfelt gratitude to YOU, our community! Your support, engagement, and love for Morecambe Bay inspire us every day. Together, we make a difference. Here’s to a wonderful year ahead!

On the eleventh day of Christmas, we cherish the breathtaking sunsets over Morecambe Bay. Nature’s beauty is a constant reminder of why we do what we do - to preserve this splendour for generations to come.

🌏 On the tenth day of Christmas, we’re thinking globally and acting locally. Our initiatives promote responsible tourism and sustainable living, ensuring Morecambe Bay remains an outstanding destination for all.

🎉 On the ninth day of Christmas, we celebrate our partnerships. Working together with organisations, community groups and supporters, we’re stronger in our mission to protect and enhance Morecambe Bay. Here we are with the Back On Our Map and Mind in Furness team.

🌿 On the eighth day of Christmas, we applaud our efforts in environmental protection. Whether it’s clean beaches or reducing plastic waste, we’re committed to keeping Morecambe Bay a pristine paradise.

Paid opportunity
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We are looking for expressions of interest from countryside & habitat management professionals based in the northwest of England.
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A partnership project to investigate recreational disturbance on SSSIs working with landowners/managers to solve this growing problem.
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Check out the brief if this might be something you could help us with- https://www.morecambebay.org.uk/paid-opportunity

📚 On the seventh day of Christmas, we share our knowledge. Our talks, workshops, and events bring the community together, offering insights into the Bay’s diverse topics. Join us in the spirit of discovery!

🏛️ On the sixth day of Christmas, we highlight our heritage work. From preserving historic sites to celebrating cultural traditions, we’re dedicated to keeping Morecambe Bay’s rich heritage alive for generations to come.

🌊 On the fifth day of Christmas, we’re all about coastal conservation! Our efforts to protect precious wildlife and habitats make a positive impact on the Bay’s future. Join us in caring for this special place.

🚴‍♀️ On the fourth day of Christmas, we cycle along the Bay Cycle Way! With 130km of scenic routes, it’s the perfect way to explore the beauty of Morecambe Bay while promoting healthy, carbon-free living.

🌟 On the second day of Christmas, we’re grateful for our amazing volunteers! Their dedication and passion make a real difference in caring for the Bay’s nature, heritage, and culture. Thank you, volunteers!

🎄 On the first day of Christmas, we celebrate the beauty of Morecambe Bay! From stunning sunsets to diverse wildlife, the Bay’s natural wonders are a gift to us all.

Have you got your 'Love Morecambe Bay' 2024 calendar yet?

Available while stocks last, we want to say a huge thank you to you - our supporters - for making this possible. Created from 12 winning entries featuring stunning Morecambe Bay, the calendar is available from our website. Click on the link to find out more!
https://www.morecambebay.org.uk/what-we-do/stories/2024-calendar

Thank you to one of our supporters for sending these stunning photo of the Bay this morning. We’ve heard rumours of snow in some parts! Why not show us any photos of the beautiful Bay in the comments below 👇

We’ve been making the most of this lovely sunshine and have delivered 2 tree planting events so far this week. With over 350 trees, including the locally rare aspen tree as part of the project are now in the ground! Huge thanks to Kirkbie Kendal and Heron Hill School students and staff for getting stuck in and not letting the frozen ground beat us! Over 150 students have taken part in these events

Thanks to all who joined our Sunset Series talk last night by . A wonderful exploration of all the layers and textures that make up our Bay landscape and a compelling case for why the Morecambe Bay landscape is best of all. We couldn’t agree more!! It’s looking pretty and sounding pretty special down at Hest Bank this morning. Check out the What’s on pages of our website for upcoming talks and events. www.morecambebay.org.uk

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🌄 Join us for an enlightening evening with Gemma Wren from Natures Gems as she delves into the unique beauty of Morecambe Bay's landscape. Discover why this natural masterpiece stands out and gain a new perspective on the elements that make it truly special. 🗓️ Save the date: Tuesday, November 28, 2023, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Don't miss this opportunity to appreciate the diverse wonders of our surroundings!

Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/45869/sessions/297490/sections/88040/tickets

Looking for meaningful gifts this year?

Take a look at our ethically and sustainably produced mugs, t-shirts, hoodies, totes and sweaters for adults and children. https://morecambe-bay-partnership.teemill.com/

All funds raised will support our charity connecting people to the nature, heritage and culture of Morecambe Bay.

We were out a Hest Bank on Monday with Lancaster University ( ) mapping strand line objects and discussing coastal change as part of the SAMPAS citizen science project.

Here’s a cyanotyoe print of a mermaid’s purse from a Thornback Ray!

Let us know if you saw us in the comments below 👇

Our next event: Sunset Series: The beauty of a landscape with Gemma Wren.

The beauty of a landscape: Landscape means different things to different people and we will all value landscapes differently depending on our experiences and knowledge. The natural landscape around Morecambe Bay is varied and unique but what makes it stand out as special? Form, situation, how it has been shaped by humans, what sits within that landscape…

Gemma Wren, of Natures Gems, will explore the various elements of the Morecambe Bay landscape, sharing her views on why it’s beauty beats some of our more iconic landscapes.

Tuesday 28 November 2023 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

https://www.morecambebay.org.uk/be-inspired/new-whats-on

Check out the next instalment of the the BOOM “best bits” 🍃

Boom “best bits” #2. Dormice Released - 69 New Residents

Woodland management in South Cumbria has improved in recent years and some areas were ready to host dormice again. However, because dormice only move short distances, they are not able to recolonise areas by themselves. As part of the National Dormouse Reintroduction Programme, we planned to release the animals into adjacent sites in the Arnside and Silverdale AONB. There was much public support and interest in this species, and we wanted to provide people with opportunities to get involved in bringing them back. We recruited a team of 20 local volunteers to support the reintroduction of this species, and 9 of them have now achieved their dormouse handling license. 69 dormice have been released across 2 sites, and regular monitoring of the new populations found that after a few months on site they had babies, and then- the babies had babies! We have worked closely with the landowners, National Trust and Natural England throughout the project and will be passing on the long term monitoring and volunteer management over to them when the project ends. We want to thank our team of volunteers who have given thousands of hours of time to make this happen... we couldn't have done it without you!

JOIN US TOMORROW - Friday 17 November Stricklandgate House in Kendal.

Do you remember those warm days last June when we walked 120 miles of the Morecambe Bay coastline together with Artist Ali Pretty of Kinetika for the Bay Lines Beach of Dreams project?

On Friday, you can re-live the whole journey meeting the locals along the way in a delightful 17-minute documentary film narrated by Nigel Thompson of Morecambe Bay Podcast, produced by ROSA Productions.
⏲️Drop by between 1pm and 3.45pm.
The film will play every half hour from 1.15pm - just turn up.
☕Tea and coffee available for a donation.

More information here: https://bit.ly/489mOES

And if you're at Kendal Mountain Festival, Ali will be talking at Basecamp in Abbot Hall Park about plans for the national Beach of Dreams project which will culminate in a collective UK and Ireland-wide mass participatory coastal journey in May 2025. She's on at 10am and it's free to enter.
More information here: https://www.kendalmountainfestival.com/macs-adventure.../
Visit Kendal Visit Kendal Kendal Town Council Westmorland and Furness Council Thriving Communities

Upcoming events We add events on a regular basis so keep checking for newly added walks, talks, tours, workshops and other events exploring and celebrating Morecambe Bay.

Huge well done to Broughton in Furness Primary who collected nearly 30kg on litter from the beach today. We lent them the equipment and they did the hard work! Smashing job🍃💚 If you want to support great work like this, then why not donate to Morecambe Bay Partnership: https://www.morecambebay.org.uk/get-involved/donate

Huge thanks to players for supporting the wonderful Back On Our Map project!

We’d like to say a HUGE to players for supporting the work we do 🦋🍃🌈 National Heritage Lottery fund programme

As the Back On Our Map project reaches its grand finale, it's time to reflect on the remarkable achievements of the past 4 years.

With a passionate team and dedicated volunteers, the project has not only met but exceeded its goals in restoring and conserving the natural beauty of our landscape around South Cumbria. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at the milestones achieved, but stay tuned- we will be sharing more stories and successes from the project over the next few months as well.

We will be sharing the project highlights over the next few months- so stay tuned!

Silverdale resident? Lover of Jenny Brown's Point? Come along to our drop in event on Thursday 16th November between 12:00 - 19:00 in Silverdale's Gaskell Hall to learn more about our project regenerating saltmarsh around Jenny Brown's Point and how you can be involved. Lancaster City Council Our Future Coast

We know you all love Morecambe Bay... but can you tell us where this photo was taken? Comment below 👇

If you want to explore and find out more Morecambe Bay information, why not visit our website?

https://www.morecambebay.org.uk

EXCITING NEWS
On Friday 17th November.
Hot on the heels of our Bay Lines Beach of Dreams programme, , Kinetika Artistic Director Ali Pretty will be at Kendal Mountain Festival talking about Beach of Dreams 2025 to inspire even more people to come together and celebrate our wonderful coastline all around the UK.
She'll be touching on Bay Lines showing some clips from the documentary film that was made whilst we creatively explored our precious coastline.

You can find her at Basecamp at Abbot Hall Park, Kendal at 10am - entry to Basecamp is FREE and no need to book.

AND NOT ONLY THAT....
We thought this would be a wonderful opportunity to share the documentary film of the Bay Lines project on the same day in the afternoon created by ROSA Productions and narrated by local podcaster and journalist Nigel Thompson of the Morecambe Bay Podcast.
Featuring the wonderful locals of the Bay, the documentary follows the whole project leading us around 120 miles of the Morecambe Bay coastline from Fleetwood to Walney Island exploring stories, emotional connections and hopes for the future of the Bay.

Find us at Stricklandgate House opposite the Post Office building in Kendal. We'll show the film every half hour from 1.15pm, last showing 3.45pm. Free to enter with tea or coffee available for a donation.
More details here: https://www.morecambebay.org.uk/be-inspired/new-whats-on
Hope to see you there
Explore Morecambe Bay Save Grange Lido Bay Tourism Association Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty ArnsideVillage Cumbrian Rambler Cumbria Wildlife Trust NaturesGems Wildlife Tours Low Sizergh Barn Sizergh Castle NT Shed One, Ulverston Pattys Farm Barn Ride Bikes Ease E Ride Your InnerSense RSPB Leighton Moss Leighton Hall More Music A Days Walk Heysham Heritage Centre Long Valley Yurts Kents Bank Holiday - Grange Over Sands Morecambe Festival Market West Point Woods Levens Hall Wild Goat Festival Witherslack Cycle Barn Royal Station Hotel Carnforth Dalton Arms, Glasson Dock The Dock Museum

Hest Bank beach clean with Head to the events page & sign up.

Reconnecting with the great outdoors for better well-being, building community and creating experiences for people to combat isolation or loneliness, and taking care of the natural world on your doorstep.

Everything we do starts with a conversation and coffee brings people together. It’s what we care about most.

The charity Morecambe Bay Partnership raises funds to help keep Morecambe Bay special for future generations; from Barrow to Fleetwood, connecting people with the wildlife, heritage, and natural environment of this special place

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