River Lambourn Fun Day

Straight after the lunch at the Rugby Club we drove to the Almond Avenue recreation ground to attend the River Lambourn Fun Day, organised by the Kennet Valley Countryside Project.

The KVCP are gathering information from the public about the river, in the hope of obtaining a grant to restore and enhance the stretch that runs through Newbury. The river Lambourn is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) because it is a very high quality chalk stream with a variety of flora and fauna. The Newbury stretch is the last mile or two of river before it joins the river Kennet, and it is the most vulnerable as it goes through residential and business areas. In addition to the threat to wildlife from people and development, the American Crayfish and mink have destroyed habitats of a number of species.

The Third Newbury Scouts helped out with refreshments and putting tents up and down on the day - which kept my sons busy. There were a number of activities available, and I had a go at fly fishing - on dry land! We also listened to a tale from the story teller.