TOWN COUNCILLOR Jim Lindop has reported that further work initiated by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust has taken place to restore Horsewell Pond.
The bullrushes, reeds and weeds have been cleared using an industrial strimming machine.
The two photos provided by Councillor Lindop show the before and after images:
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TEN PEOPLE volunteered to help restore Horsewell Pond at a Community Day on Saturday arranged by Hedon Town Council and the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.
The first task was to dig out the reeds by the roots. The reeds have taken over and stilted the pond – and literally sucked the life water out of it. This work had to be done carefully in order not to hurt the wildlife living in this muddy environment. Frogs were the most prolific animal found and had to be carefully relocated to a safer area.
Horsewell Pond got its name from the fact that it used to be a drinking well for horses. The base of the pond was lined with brick and stone in order to take the weight of the visiting animals. Good for horses – but it made the digging much more difficult for the volunteers!
The pond is also nicknamed ‘Duck Pond’ which is not a reference to the feathered bird, but to the ducking-stool which was apparently located there in times gone by. Troublesome and angry women who committed the crime of ‘breaking the peace’ by arguing with neighbours in raised voices would be punished by being placed in a chair and ducked (submerged) in the pond.
This was just the first day of a campaign to return water to the pond and help restore the small site down Ivy Lane. Thanks to Jim, Brian, Kathryn, Sue, Ray, John and Harriet, for lending a hand – and particular thanks to Scott, Jenny and Owen from Hedon Youth Club.
If readers have got other stories to share about the pond and its history, then please leave a comment below. Watch this space for notice of the next community event at the pond.
HORSEWELL POND needs your help! As we explained last week, Horsewell Pond is in need of a facelift. The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust has posted a public notice about how you can help:
The work will involve essential maintenance work on the pond: Specifically reed and litter clearance and re-digging.
Please wear suitable footwear and waterproofs, but all other equipment will be provided. Any children wanting to help must be accompanied by adults.
If you are interested in keeping fit then consider this as your ‘Green Gym’ fix for the day. If you are interested in learning something about ponds and the wildlife in them – then the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust folk will be your perfect company!
Further information contact Harriet Linfoot, Community Wildlife Officer, on 01482 441013 or e-mail: harriet.linfoot@ywt.org.uk
When: From 10am on Saturday, 28th January 2012.
Where: Use the + and – keys on the Google map below to find you best route to the pond.
Horsewell Pond April 2008
HORSEWELL POND in Ivy Lane, Hedon is listed as a site of local significance within the town’s conservation area. However, the pond has suffered from overgrown plants and silting in recent years which hides the actual deep water beneath.
Now Hedon Town Council is taking the lead in helping restore the pond but is requesting help from the public. See this from Hedon Deputy Mayor, Councillor Jim Lindop:
January 2012
Hedon Town Council in partnership with the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust would like volunteers to help with the first stage of the restoration of Horsewell Pond, Ivy Lane.
The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust will take the lead and direct the work that is required, it would be very helpful if some volunteers from Hedon could get involved.
This will take place at 10am on Saturday 28th January 2012. If you can help, please bring the correct footwear and possibly a spade.
Many Thanks for your help.
Councillor Jim Lindop Deputy Mayor
VISITORS TO SPURN during recent years will be only too aware of the spring and early summer invasion of the Brown Tail Moth caterpillars!
The caterpillars amass in such large numbers that they can cause health problems to people. They have tiny hairs which can cause irritation to the skin and can even cause breathing difficulties in some rare cases.
The caterpillars first became a noticeable pest in 2006 and every year since. The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust (YWT) who manage the Nature Reserve has to post warnings to visitors to the Spurn Nature Reserve about the caterpillars. Continue reading
Chartres Cathedral Maze
A new chalk maze has been created in the grounds of Skidby Mill by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. The maze pattern is based on the pavement maze at the Chartres Cathedral in France which used to be traversed by medieval monks.
As well as the new maze, the Trust have added a second, larger tunnel of living willow, which provides an exciting place for children to play, and is also a habitat for birds, butterflies and other wildlife.
The image above shows the pavement maze at Chartres Cathedral. If any visitors to Skidby have a photo they wish to share of the new chalk maze at Skidby Mill – then please send it through or post in the comments section.
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