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ECHOES FROM THE SKY
Once again this year we will be running guided walks to the sound mirrors at Lade Pit. There are 3 dates set for 13th July, 17th August and 14th September. All of the guided walks are on Sundays. No booking is required and the walks are free. The meeting place is Lade car park on Coast Drive which is free of charge. The walk is led by both us and Dr Richard Scarth who is the leading expert on these amazing structures. We will be meeting at the car park at 2pm, hope to see you there!
CYCLEFIT 2008
It is time again for Romney Marsh Cycle Fit event. This year will be our 10th year and we are going for a more family friendly 10 mile meander. We are leaving from St. Martins Field, New Romney at 10 am, Sunday 22nd June and taking a circular route out to Newchurch and back again. As always there will be FREE T shirts and there will be a refreshment stop at Newchurch. Expert advice and support will be on hand courtesy of Romney Cycles. The event is FREE and there is no need to book. Dont hesitate to contact us if more details are needed. Look forward to seeing you all there!
ALIEN NATURE NOTES - SLIPPER LIMPET
Most of you will probably be used to seeing these on our local beaches but they have infact only been in the UK for around 100 years. The slipper limpet came over from America and has thrived ever since. They are rather unpopular as it is believed that they have contributed to the decline of the native oyster due to their ability to outcompete them for habitat and food. Their success is also attributed to a lack of predators. They are normally seen in a cluster. The bottom limpet is female with males clustered on top. When the female dies the next male then turns into a female.
ALIEN NATURE NOTES - WIRE WEED
Wire weed is native to Chinese and Japanese waters but found its way over the Channel from France. It is thought it became establised in the 1960s and has spread rapidly since then. It has a negative affect on native species caused by overgrowing and thereby shading smaller plants. It is also a problem in commercial terms as it often gets caught in boat propellers. An attempt has been made to eradicate it from British waters but was not successful.
NATURE NOTES - MYSTERY JELLYFISH
While out walking along the beach you may have noticed some strange looking creatures that bear a strong resemblance to jellyfish. Orange in colour with what looks like long tentacles these are in fact squid eggs. They are also known as mops due to their similarity to the head of kitchen mops. There are a number of squid species found in UK waters including the common squid and long finned squid. So next time you are going for a stroll along the beach keep an eye out for these strange tideline features.
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