#Yorkshire Wildlife Park Photo

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Day eighteen of posting my photography 📷

Just a VERY sunny day at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on one of my uni trips! This ‘lil lemur was chilling and absorbing any and all heat early in the morning.

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Dalby Forest - Yorkshire UK

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Six of my favourite flora and fauna photos I took in June 2024, six of my favourite landscape and sky photos I took in June 2024 and month summary

The photos are of; Gannet at Bempton Cliffs, Silver-studded Blue at Acres Down in the New Forest, Black-tailed Skimmer at Testwood Lakes, Grey Seal at Flamborough Head, bee orchid and Marbled White at Lakeside Country Park, views at Flamborough Head and Bempton Cliffs, sunset at home, views at Knepp and Lakeside Country Park and rainbow at home.

June was another incredible and packed wildlife month for me. It was a pleasure to experience the immersive and heartening spectacle of seabird colonies which our week in away in Yorkshire to open the month centred on at Bempton Cliffs and surrounding areas. Glorious Gannets, captivating Kittiwakes, fabulous Fulmars, perfect Puffins, gorgeous Guillemots and ravishing Razorbills were amazing to witness among other species. New to my year list Yellow Wagtail and Grey Partridge, Short-eared Owl, Barn Owl, Little Ringed Plover, Reed Bunting, Stonechat, Shag, Little Tern and Sandwich Tern were other highlights in Yorkshire. Also starring throughout the month were warblers Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Reed Warbler and Sedge Warbler, Linnets, Greenfinches, Redstart, Swallows, Swifts, House Martins, lots of Egyptian Geese, the Petersfield Heath Pond Ruddy Shelduck always a great bird to see, Common Terns, Grey Heron, Moorhens with young, Great Crested Grebes, Greylag and Canada Geese with goslings and Mallards with ducklings, Oystercatcher and young, Peregrine, Red Kite, White Stork and an exquisite and precious Turtle Dove at Knepp as my year list continued to soar to great heights being in positions on the dates that only last year's list my highest ever had bettered.

It was a very interesting month for butterflies as June often is. I came into the month catching up a little seeing my first Small Copper of the year one I usually do in spring at Fen Bog Nature Reserve in the North York Moors, where at home I'd already seen summer signpost Meadow Brown. Then when back from Yorkshire where I might have expected more of the summer species to be about probably due to the weather a lot there was a lull with not many insects emerging for a week or so. But then one by one, helped majorly by the weather picking up, on patch at Lakeside and elsewhere I ticked off the summer species. Splendid Silver-studded Blue, marvellous Marbled White, rustic Ringlet, lovely Large Skipper, another catch up as I was captivated by my delayed first Comma of the year at Testwood Lakes seeing them again at Knepp, special Small Skipper views and I ended the month gleefully observing in awe as Purple Hairstreaks danced along Lakeside's northern oak tops and I saw them again at Knepp alongside another purple, the summer juggernaut Purple Emperor. Dark Green Fritillary and Gatekeeper late additions to the month. As my butterfly year saw a surge in sightings to add to my year list this month other species enjoyed included a varied list of Orange Tip, Red Admiral, Speckled Wood, Large White, many more Meadow Browns, Small Heath and Painted Lady. I had a good moth month too seeing Cinnabar moth, Garden Grass-veneer, Brown House moth, Five-spot Burnet and Burnet Companion with Burnet moth caterpillars and the Lackey moth caterpillar, Brown-tail moth caterpillar and Garden Tiger moth caterpillar great sights this month too.

Elsewhere my dragonfly and damselfly year boomed too with special views of one I adore Golden-ringed Dragonfly at Fen Bog Nature Reserve and Testwood Lakes and eagerly anticipated first views of the year of Black-tailed and Keeled Skimmers, Common Darter and Southern Hawker. Blue-tailed and Azure Damselfly and demoiselles have stood out too. It was another top beetle month with Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil, Common Red Soldier beetle, ladybirds and lots of Swollen-thighed beetle great to see. It was another smashing month of mammals with the Grey Seals in Yorkshire alongside Brown Hare, Field Vole and amazing views of Weasel strong moments. Fallow Deers, New Forest Ponies, Rabbit and Grey Squirrel were ones I enjoyed seeing this month too as my year list pulled level with last year's total to make it my joint highest ever. Other highlights springing to mind are seeing a Common Lizard at Fen Bog Nature Reserve, spiders, hornets, bees, Meadow Plant Bug a new one for me seen a couple of times, crickets and grasshoppers including Dark Bush Cricket and Roesel's Bush Cricket, dock bugs and at least one Millipede it's always interesting to observe parts of nature I might not always give the most attention.

Much like insects it's been a really productive month for flowers. Seeing bee and pyramidal orchids in all their ethereal mystique emerge at Lakeside such rewarding flowers to see and hogweed and red campion paint Bempton Cliffs' fields pink and white were magical moments. Also standing out this month were heath, marsh, hedge and lady's bedstraw, agrimony, dock, tufted vetch, eyebright, self-heal, centaury, white clover, red clover, crosswort, fantastic fragrant orchid, heath and common spotted orchid, ivy-leaved toadflax, purple loosestrife, great willowherb, wild carrot, yarrow, ragwort, St. John's-wort, knapweed, thistle, melilot, musk and common mallow, scarlet pimpernel, bird's-foot trefoil, vetch, grass vetchling, tufted vetch, bush vetch, rosebay willowherb, buttercups, lesser stitchwort, ox-tongue, oxeye daisies, meadow crane's-bill, evening primrose, forget-me-not and bindweed as we titled into big summer species. It was interesting to see hawthorn and rowan berries and blackthorn sloes emerge early.

Finally I have taken in some amazing views this month between the excellent east Yorkshire coast, North York Moors, the New Forest and the rich grassland of Knepp, Lakeside and others as well as nice forest, lake, river and wetland views. Summer sunsets are the most exciting for me and I enjoyed some fantastic scarlet skies and other nice sky scenes this month. Have a great July all.

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Photos of tigers taken at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in June 2018.

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Haven Holidays is a chain of holiday parks in the United Kingdom - we staycay! It operates self catering static caravan holiday parks with many also including touring and camping facilities. The company operates 41 sites in the UK in mostly coastal locations.w

📌 𝙈𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙇𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝

A modern facility in Louth. They have a gym, steam room, sauna, exercise activities plus a swimming pool and more. This photo is from one of their toddler groups.

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The paddling pool at Queens Park, also known as Mablethorpe Splash Park, is free for all visitors and is one of the most popular amenities at the boating lake.

📌 𝙎𝙠𝙚𝙜𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘼𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙪𝙢

Seafront aquarium offering a range of fish tanks, educational exhibits and marine wildlife encounters.

📌 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙎𝙠𝙚𝙜𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨

The traditional home of the great British seaside holiday, Skegness is famed for its bright lights, Blue Flag beach and nostalgic amusements. Here the kids can discover all the classics; donkey rides, arcades & candyfloss on the promenade.

📌 𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙

A theme park in Nottinghamshire, on the Yorkshire border, designed for the under 10's. It's a great value, fun family day out!

📌 𝙂𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙨𝙗𝙮 𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙠

Located next to Grimsby Leisure centre. As well as offering general skating sessions they also offer skating lessons, figure skating and ice hockey

📌 𝙒𝙤𝙤𝙙𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙥𝙚 𝙂��𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚

Dinothorpe exhibition is awesome - confined in a small and covered area is a collection of moving and roaring Dinosaur models.

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For those seeking an active lifestyle, Tallington Lakes is perfect, offering fantastic on-site sporting and leisure facilities to enjoy all year round: On the lake – water skiing, wakeboarding, windsurfing, sailing, jet-skiing, paddleboarding and canoeing.

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Located in East Lindsey is a 200-acre reservoir and treatment works constructed between 1963 and 1978. There's water sports available and a lovely walk too.

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SUMMER VIBES

These are some of my photos from my summer, this summer I went on a day trip to Whitby. In Whitby we went walked through the high street and was looking at the Whitby Jet shops, I really liked the jewellery that was made from Jet. I walked down to the pier and looked at the boats and the landscapes, the landscapes looking from the whale bone was amazing and I managed to capture some good photos.

Additionally, in summer I went on a trip to Bath, while I was shopping I looked at the decoration throughout the shopping centre. The theme was florals, there were flowers everywhere, the part that fascinated me the most was an archway made from flowers and wicker baskets and a telephone box that had flowers emerging from the windows. I thought these decorations were beautiful.

Finally, at the end of summer I went to a Wild Live JLS concert at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, I managed to get some good festival vibe photos as it was in a more festival setting rather than an arena. I really enjoyed the concert and thought the photos that I had taken could be used as inspiration for my unit 4 summer vibes project.

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Birdwatching in the UK - Discover Rare Birds with the RSPB

  The Growing Popularity of Birdwatching in the UK

Birdwatching has become a popular activity for many people in the UK, and it's no surprise why. With its abundance of natural habitats and diverse bird species, the country offers an ideal environment to enjoy this pastime. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is one organization that has been instrumental in promoting birdwatching across the UK.  

The Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire. Headquaters of the RSPB. Photo by Orangeaurochs. Flickr.  

The RSPB and its Mission

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds is a UK-based charitable organization that was founded in 1889. Its primary mission is to promote and protect the welfare of wild birds and their habitats. It has grown into one of the largest wildlife conservation charities in Europe, with over 1.2 million members and supporters.   Milestones in RSPB's History One of the key milestones in the history of RSPB was its successful campaign to ban the use of DDT, a toxic pesticide that led to a decline in bird populations during the mid-20th century. The RSPB's efforts prompted governments around the world to take action against DDT and other harmful chemicals, leading to significant improvements in bird populations across many regions.  

Starling Murmuration - RSPB Minsmere. Photo by Airwolfhound. Flickr.  

Top Birdwatching Locations in the UK

Are you an avid birdwatcher? Then you're in luck! The RSPB offers a multitude of stunning birdwatching locations throughout the UK. Here are some of the best: 1. Minsmere: Located on the Suffolk coast, this reserve is home to over 100 breeding species and a variety of habitats such as reedbeds, woodland, and heathland. 2. Bempton Cliffs: Situated on the Yorkshire coast, this reserve boasts breath taking views of thousands of seabirds including puffins, gannets and kittiwakes. 3. Loch Garten: In Scotland's Cairngorms National Park lies this tranquil location known for its impressive highland scenery and resident ospreys which can be seen fishing in summer months. 4. Anglesey, Wales: There are several RSPB sites but the stand out one is the South Stack Cliffs Nature Reserve: boasting a home to over 4,000 species, including guillemots, puffins, choughs, and razorbills. 5. The Cairngorms, Scotland: Explore the Cairngorms and discover a range of rare and majestic wildlife including birds of prey. Keep an eye out for elusive creatures like the ptarmigan, siskin, and grey-footed woodpecker. And if you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the UK's largest grouse species, the capercaillie.  

Kingfisher - RSPB Fowlmere. Photo by Airwolfhound. Flickr.  

Bird species to look out for at RSPB sites

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds has identified several bird species that visitors to their sites in the UK should keep an eye out for. These birds are not only beautiful to look at but also play a vital role in maintaining the delicate balance of our ecosystems. One such bird is the kingfisher, which can be found near water sources such as rivers and lakes. With its distinctive blue and orange plumage, it is easily recognisable and a joy to watch as it dives into the water to catch fish. Another bird species worth keeping an eye out for is the puffin, which can be spotted at RSPB Bempton Cliffs in Yorkshire during breeding season. Their strikingly colourful beaks make them instantly recognisable and they are a favourite among birdwatchers.  

Entrance Lodge, RSPB reserve, Sandy. Photo by Martyn Johnson. Wikimedia.  

Getting Involved with the RSPB

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds is a UK-based charity that works to protect birds and their habitats. If you're interested in getting involved with this important conservation work, there are several ways to do so. One option is to become a member of the RSPB.   Membership Benefits Membership benefits include receiving a quarterly magazine, free entry to over 170 nature reserves across the UK, and discounts on bird food and accessories. The membership also includes a welcome pack and a free gift for each new adult member.   Events and Volunteering Another way to get involved with the RSPB is by attending one of their many events. The organization hosts talks, walks, and other activities that allow members of the public to learn more about birds and conservation efforts in general. Additionally, volunteering with the RSPB can be an incredibly rewarding experience for those who want to make a hands-on difference in bird protection efforts.  

A colony of puffins. Photo by Joxean Koret. Flickr.  

Benefits of Birdwatching for Mental and Physical Health

Birdwatching has always been a popular hobby in the UK, and for good reason. Not only is it a great way to enjoy the outdoors, but it also comes with numerous mental and physical health benefits. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds reports that birdwatching can help reduce stress levels, improve our mood and even boost our immune system. Studies have shown that spending time outdoors surrounded by nature can have a significant impact on our mental health and birdwatching is an excellent way to incorporate this into your life. It allows us to disconnect from the stresses of daily life and be present in the moment, focusing on the beauty of these fascinating creatures. Watching birds can give us a sense of calmness and serenity, which promotes relaxation and reduces anxiety levels. In addition to its positive effects on our mental wellbeing, birdwatching encourages people to walk outdoors and this provides numerous physical benefits.  

red-breasted nuthatch. Photo by Matt MacGillivray. Flickr.  

Embracing Birdwatching with the RSPB

In conclusion, birdwatching has become an increasingly popular hobby in the UK and offers a great way to connect with nature. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds is one of the leading organizations in the UK dedicated to conserving birds and their habitats. By joining this organization as a member, you not only support their conservation efforts but also gain access to expert advice on birdwatching and to their sites. Birdwatching can be enjoyed from anywhere, whether it's from your own backyard or out in nature reserves. With over 600 species of birds found in the UK, there's always something new to discover. Observing these fascinating creatures can help us appreciate the diversity of life around us and develop a deeper understanding of our environment. So why not give birdwatching a try? Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, RSPB provides resources and guidance for all levels.   Sources: THX News, Wonderlust & RSPB. Read the full article

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I missed Robin day! But then I've taken no Robin photos this month! I know can you believe it! Just to busy with fêtes and fairs But it's still December , I have time 😉 Just bought myself a gorgeous calendar from @a.j.critchwildlife And busy making my own for family right now (I know it's Christmas eve 🙈😝) Hope you are all having a fabulous day! #ReadyForChristmas #ChristmasIsComing #RobinDay #RobinsOfInstagram #BirdsOfInstagram #BirdsOfBritain #Nature #Wildlife #12DaysWild #ChristmasEve #Robin #ysp (at Yorkshire Sculpture Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmjEQs7sEw2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Yorkshire Wildlife Park

April 17 2021 Part 3/3

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So I checked Yorkshire Wildlife Park’s twitter just to see what was going on with them and

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Six of my favourite photos to take in June 2022, month summary and my birds of the month

Great Crested Grebe and chicks at Lakeside Country Park, Hampshire

Broad-bodied Chaser dragonfly at Bentley Wood

Bee orchid at Lakeside

Another of my favourite birds the Gannet flying at RSPB Bempton Cliffs in Yorkshire

Beautiful view at Flamborough Head in Yorkshire

Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary at Fen Bog Nature Reserve in the North York Moors, Yorkshire

June has been another fantastic month where I took a lot of photos and saw a lot of wildlife and places. From seeing rare for the county Dippers that had nested in Hampshire, to the Peregrine chicks in Winchester with much more in between it’s been another incredible month of birdwatching for me. From seeing Marbled Whites and other summer species particularly locally at Lakeside trickle onto my year list to the many fritillaries encountered it’s been an amazing month of butterflies with my year list number flying up and me at a really advanced stage in the peak butterfly season now which feels really good. It’s also been a great month of flowers/plants from bee orchid to knapweed and many in between, dragon/damselflies, moths, mammals and seeing other wildlife as the month really took me nicely into summer. There has been some fantastic weather this month and I have taken in so many nice views at different places. My year lists are all in healthy places after this month. Much like April this year this month hinged on a phenomenal week away and a brilliant bank holiday weekend where we did and saw so much with Yorkshire and the jubilee weekend.

Now onto my birds of the month and in a bit of an evolution in the choosing again this month I have shared it three ways. My consistent star bird of the month is Gannet with the many we saw at RSPB Bempton Cliffs and other bits of the Yorkshire coast and how amazing it was to be immersed into a natural spectacle seeing and hearing them and feeling so embraced by this as one of my greatest times this year. My big standout moment is a bird I’d not seen for years that we saw on the boat trip along the Beaulieu River in the New Forest the majestic Honey Buzzard a big early moment of my month. Then I have also gone for a landmark moment bird of the month, the Black-browed Albatross of Bempton which it was a true honour to see and is certainly one of my moments of the year seeing this spectacular bird from the other side of the world. It stemmed from me deliberating between the albatross and Honey Buzzard and I was thinking things like I won’t see an albatross every year and it was a true dream moment for me. So for months I feel I need it, not designed to be every month, I will add one bird of the month that is a significant moment to my year overall where I feel there are others that should share to title. The other seabirds on our Yorkshire adventure, the Dipper, Great Crested Grebes, Peregrines as well as House Martin and Swift were among other candidates. I am thinking half way through the year now my bird of the month will probably be a one year only thing as it’s proving harder to just pick one. But I have enjoyed doing these type of posts monthly whereas before I only did them in certain months of the year so next year I can still list key bird species of my month as I have enjoyed doing that in these posts. I hope you all have a nice July and thanks for all your support this month.

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In the jungle.... (Photo collage experiment featuring a tiger from the Yorkshire Wildlife Park and dual exposure on my houseplants, taken with a back light).

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Shane’s story

 This is Brixton filmmaker Shane Duncan has just released a short documentary about Peckham, which looks at how the area is changing. He discusses what inspired him to make the film and his plans for the future

Words Emma Finamore

Photo Lima Charlie  

Shane Duncan is reflecting on a poignant, timely documentary he has just made about Peckham, and how it is changing. “I always knew documentary films or narrative films – anything of value – is what I wanted to do,” he says.

The 25-year-old filmmaker released This is Peckham earlier this summer. It’s the second in a series of three short documentaries exploring the impact of change, regeneration and gentrification on south London communities. The first, released in early 2018, focused on Brixton; and the third, currently in planning, will look at Croydon.

Growing up in Loughborough Junction and with an auntie in Peckham, Shane found himself at a crossroads between Brixton, Camberwell and Peckham, and spent a lot of time here as a child. After making music videos for a while, he decided to shift the focus of his work and make a film about Brixton.

“I knew I wanted to make a film about the area,” he says. “I always knew I wanted to make documentary films but it needed to be something important to the area. It was a matter of finding a subject.

“Looking at articles about Brixton, the most prominent thing that came across was the subject of change, and I started to realise a lot of things I was blind to. Why places in Brixton are disappearing.

“I remember looking through ‘before and after’ photos and seeing that places I recognised from growing up, where my mum used to take me when I was small – butchers, restaurants, local shops – had been replaced by other things.” 

He spoke to locals of all ages and backgrounds – friends, creatives, even Alex Wheatle MBE, an award-winning British novelist of Jamaican heritage often writing about Brixton life, who was imprisoned after the 1981 Brixton riots.

The resulting film was screened on both national and local websites, like GRM Daily and Brixton Buzz. It explored the complex issue of change in the area, and spurred Shane on to his next project: This is Peckham.

The film begins with sweeping aerial shots of the library and Peckham Square, of trains running through Peckham Rye Station and of Peckham rooftops.

Blogger and radio DJ Yinka Bokinni, who appears in the film, says of Peckham: “It’s good times and bad times, my worst and my best memories,” before discussing gang-related violence in the area (both the reality and perception from outside Peckham).

She also talks about how funding could be channelled into established local businesses (for example, the hairdressers on Rye Lane) and youth services. “We need to start thinking a lot more,” she explains, on where resources could be directed.

“When I see bits of history being demolished and just eradicated to make way for ugly new buildings that contain Sainsbury’s and Gymbox and you know, like all these massive huge companies that turn over millions of pounds, that’s when it becomes upsetting.”  

Another interviewee is Clement Ogbonnaya, owner of the Prince of Peckham pub on Clayton Road. Growing up in the area, he remembers how many people used to be ashamed or embarrassed to say they were from here.  

“Now, It’s literally just spun on a sixpence,” he says. “Now, when people say ‘I’m from Peckham’, they say it with such gusto, such impact.”

Clement describes himself as being pro-regeneration, but adds: “I just think gentrification isn’t done responsibly – as responsibly as it should be done.”

Speaking of the local community, he says: “I genuinely think the community are all together. I will say to anyone coming from out of town into Peckham – you will never find a more integrated, multicultural community.”

He adds: “People like myself and Nicholas [Okwulu] from PemPeople, it’s sort of our social responsibility to pass the information we gather and what we know on to other business owners. Change is happening. How do we use that inevitable force to our advantage?”

Elsewhere in the film, Nick Kidd, a young bartender who has recently moved here from Yorkshire talks about the warmth of Peckham people. “I feel at home for somewhere that isn’t my home,” he says.

Laila St Vie, a local student who is also interviewed in the film says tentatively: “It’s changing in a good way, but I feel like the more it changes, the more it might exclude communities that were there before.”

Kenny Imafidon – a prominent social entrepreneur and activist from Peckham – talks about how longstanding businesses can be pushed out by gentrification. “It must be difficult for a lot of businesses who have had a long history in terms of having their shops for example in Peckham.

“With the gentrification a lot of them I know will be forced to move somewhere else, because obviously there’s new businesses that are happy to be here and pay more to actually be in Peckham. I know that causes a friction and a tension in the community, where a lot of people who have been here a long time now kind of have to step aside.”

But he adds: “In the next five years I feel Peckham will be different, but I don’t think much will really change. There will be nicer houses, the high street might look a bit different, but at the same time I don’t think the gentrification that took place in places like Brixton is going to happen in Peckham. I don’t think it’s going to get that far.”

Kenny also talks about how vital it is that local people are involved in the process of regeneration: “For me, it’s important that they have a say.”

Nicholas Okwulu – founder of social enterprise PemPeople and TenPoint5ive gallery, a space for community art, media, and fashion – also features in the film, as does Kwabena Amponsa, community manager at Peckham Levels, who discusses the social responsibilities of taking over a large space in the area.

Ibrahim Kamara – co-founder and editor-in-chief at Guap Magazine – is there too, talking about how the car park that now houses Peckham Levels could have just been knocked down and turned into flats, and how he’s glad instead that it is supporting local people and young creative businesses.

Shane says that making the documentary was a personal experience – “I feel really invested in this one” – and that, in his mind, his three films about change fit into clear categories.

“The Brixton film is saying, ‘This is what went wrong’,” he explains. “Peckham is saying, ‘This is what can go right,’ and the Croydon film will be asking, ‘What do you want to happen?’”  

Shane explains that he didn’t really have any views on gentrification and change before making the Brixton and Peckham films, but that now he tends to agree with Clement of Prince of Peckham – that it is inevitable and locals should make it work for them (and that those in positions of authority should help this).

He also thinks the atmosphere and community galvanisation in Peckham means that change has been (and will continue to be) more positive than in places like Brixton and Hackney.

“When I was putting the film together I realised that it’s a completely different area to Brixton, completely different,” he says. “The way the community are more intertwined with each other; it’s so close knit.

“What happened in Brixton could technically never happen here. Once you get to the root of it and talk to people you realise how different it is. People have seen what can go wrong elsewhere, but if you take care and nurture it, change can go the right way.

“Croydon is next – it’s such a strange place, people say you need a passport just to get there. And I have no idea where it [his film] is going to go. I have to follow the story.”

Shane is interested in how the regeneration process has sort of repeatedly stopped and started in Croydon, and that this – as well as its near and far proximity to London –makes it particularly fascinating.  

He wants to speak to people like local blogger and influencer Sarah Akwisombe, Charles Holgate – an MC and Rinse FM rep – as well as political figures such as local MPs.

As well as documentaries such as Citizen Jane: Battle for the City, which looked at New York City campaigner and activist Jane Jacobs, Shane cites wildlife documentaries as his biggest creative influences when making films.

“That’s all I’ve ever known,” he says, referencing David Attenborough documentaries in particular. “It’s about finding a story in a space, and filming what’s going on, filming people in their ‘natural habitats’.”

After completing his Croydon film later this year – and with it, the trio of south London films – he plans to head to locations in the north of England to make more documentaries, focusing on stories that are important and relevant to those specific places.  

Looking further ahead, Shane also plans to head back to Brixton, Peckham and Croydon to make longer, more detailed pieces with more complex narratives.

“I want to go more in-depth, maybe looking at a family or something,” he explains, “looking at how changes in each area have affected each member of the family. I want to do all of this, and I know if I don’t do it then someone else will. But there’s only so much one camera can do.”

That’s one camera that will be pretty busy over the coming months and years, helping Shane tell the important stories of places and their people.

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Watch Shane’s film at tinyurl.com/thisispeckham

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Bristol Zoo, Wild Place Project, England

Bristol Zoo Wild Place Project, South West England Landscape Design, Zoological Society

Bristol Zoo, Wild Place Project

16 July 2021

Design: Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios / Grant Associates

Grant Associates and Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios appointed to design new Bristol Zoo site

Address: Wild Place Project, Blackhorse Hill, Bristol, BS10 7TP, England, UK

Albie the brown bear at Bear Wood, Wild Place Project:

New Bristol Zoo in South West England

16th of July 2021 – Bristol Zoological Society has appointed two Bath-based firms – pioneering landscape architects Grant Associates and design practice Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCBS) – to a specialist creative team that will be responsible for delivering its new vision for a world-leading zoo in the South West.

The Society looks set to develop a new, world-class Bristol Zoo at its Wild Place Project site on the northern edge of Bristol, which aims to set the standard for a modern, forward-looking zoo in the 21st century. Due to open in 2024, the new Bristol Zoo will offer spacious facilities, significant growth in conservation and education work and a ground-breaking, innovative visitor experience.

The plans will be brought to life by an award-winning team of architects, designers, engineers and environmental experts, chosen specifically for their insight and approach into this world-leading project.

Grant Associates, known for the world-famous Gardens by the Bay as well as Bristol Harbourside and the YTL Brabazon project in Filton, Bristol, will help Bristol Zoo to deliver the greatest possible visitor experience, through an ecosystem planning approach, optimising the sense of separation from the wider world through the effective use and enhancement of the existing native species rich landscape, including Ancient Woodland. Grant Associates’ nature-focused approach will look to bring visitors through the animals’ domain using immersive and varied landscapes and habitats to create a memorable adventure throughout the site, with efficient and attractive connections to and from the site.

JJ-Giraffe, Bristol Zoo, south west England:

Grant Associates have been appointed as lead designers and landscape architects for the new Bristol Zoo. The practice’s ethos aligns closely with the objectives for the new Zoo – through their work, the Bath-based team aims to reconnect people with nature in insightful and distinctive ways while addressing the global challenges of urbanisation, the climate crisis and biodiversity extinction.

The Society has also appointed FCBS, an award-winning practice with an international reputation for design quality, a progressive architectural approach and pioneering environmental expertise with leadership and authority on the design response to the climate and biodiversity emergencies.

They will take the role of lead architects, conservation architects and renewable/zero carbon specialists with responsibility for the building design elements of the scheme, creating buildings with engaging spaces and sensitivity to external surroundings.

With a design portfolio encompassing visitor centres, educational facilities and zoo attraction buildings, the work of FCBS has frequently been recognised in major industry awards, including winning 55 awards from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Previous work includes the Bath Abbey Footprint Project, the University of Roehampton Library and a number of projects at Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

Bristol Zoological Society has previously worked with both Grant Associates and Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios on the development of a new conservation research centre in Madagascar, where conservationists from the Society work to protect threatened lemurs and their habitats in the wild.

A ring-tailed lemur, an endangered species, at Bristol Zoo: photo : Andre Pattenden

Francesca Fryer, Director of Transformation at Bristol Zoological Society, said:

“The opportunity we have ahead of us of a new Bristol Zoo offers the chance to create something truly spectacular at our Wild Place Project site. In addition to our existing exhibits, such as the hugely popular Bear Wood, Discover Madagascar and Benoue National Park, we will create immersive new exhibits which will link visitors to our conservation projects around the world, develop new veterinary and education facilities and provide the tools for visitors to become conservationists themselves.

“We look forward to the exciting collaboration process both with our award-winning, multi-disciplinary team of designers, the Society’s in-house experts and the wider Bristol community to create a visitor attraction that will be a beacon of conservation and environmental sustainability, demonstrating and promoting how together we can save wildlife in the way we live our lives.”

Andrew Grant, Grant Associates:

Andrew Grant, Founder and Director of Grant Associates, said:

“We are honoured to have been given this unique opportunity to help shape the new Bristol Zoo as an inspirational centre for wildlife conservation. The Wild Place site provides a special foundation for this ambitious project and is the perfect setting to better understand our relationship with native and global nature and biodiversity. With care for animals at the heart of the designs we are excited by the prospect of developing a sensitive, ecologically diverse, creative and memorable experience for everyone.”

Peter Clegg, Senior Partner at Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, added:

“Our vision for the new zoo is based around landscape, biodiversity and a sustainable future. We are thrilled to be appointed to the project and to continue to develop close relationships with the zoo to further their conservation and research work. We are looking forward to preparing plans that make the most of the existing buildings on site and creating new facilities for the visitors, the staff and most of all, the animals.”

Bristol Zoo Gardens’ youngest gorilla Juni:

Momentum structural and civil engineers have also been appointed to the project, having previously worked on the award-winning multi-million-pound redevelopment of Bristol Old Vic and the temporary installation of a performance space in the ruins of the 14th century Temple Church in Bristol’s Castle Park. E3 Consulting Engineers will also join the team, having been selected for their award winning, low-energy engineering designs, which minimise buildings’ impacts on the environment.

Their previous work includes the welcome centre at Westonbirt Arboretum, Bath Thermae Spa, Bordeaux Quay, Theatre Royal, Bath, and Bicester Eco Business Centre. Avison Young have been appointed as town planners advisors and will lead the proposals through the planning process, while specialists have been appointed to provide additional expertise including arboriculturists, Wotton Tree Consultancy; ecology consultant Clarkson and Woods; and transport and sustainability infrastructure consultant, Hydrock.

To find out more about how Bristol Zoological Society is safeguarding its future, visit www.bristolzoo.org.uk/our-future.

Grant Associates / Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios

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Bristol Zoo, Wild Place Project landscape images / information from Grant Associates

Directions: located just off junction 17 of the M5 motorway in South Gloucestershire, near the Cribbs Causeway shopping centre (our entrance is opposite Bristol Golf Club on the B4055).

Location: Wild Place Project, Blackhorse Hill, Bristol, BS10 7TP, south west England, United Kingdom

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The Daily Thistle – News From Scotland

Wednesday 4th July 2018

"Madainn Mhath” …Fellow Scot, I hope the day brings joy to you…. A very Happy 4th July to all our American reader, today is Independence Day … Independence Day or not, Bella still needs a walk first thing, so we set off under a star filled sky.. the hustle and bustle that is in Estepona in the day time, vanishes in the early hours of the morning and she and I are almost alone as we walk through the town, the odd cat or stray dog can be seen, along with a few cars driving to I have no idea, the trash truck driver toots his horn and he waves as he takes another load of plastic bags to the dump, we arrive at the ocean, almost stationary, just the occasional small wave washing up on the sands, we turn for home, me thinking about the man that had a country named after him that he never even discovered or saw for that matter, Amerigo Vespucci….

HOW DO YOU KEEP A POLAR BEAR CUB COOL IN 30C HEAT?....Measures have been taken to keep a polar bear cub cool after temperatures rose to more than 30C in Scotland. Six-month-old Hamish shares an enclosure with his mother Victoria at the Highland Wildlife Park at Kincraig, near Aviemore. While Victoria knows how to keep herself cool, park staff were concerned the cub would not. As a result, during the day they have had to stay in a shaded area which is not visible to visitors. They have also been given blocks of ice with treats, such as pieces of fruit, frozen inside. In the evening, when it is cooler, the pair have been able to enter the rest of their enclosure.The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland-run park's two adult male bears, Arktos and Walker, have been cooling off in a pond in their enclosure. They have also been given treat-filled ice blocks. During a previous spell of hot weather, park staff said polar bears can experience high summer temperatures in areas of their natural habitat in Canada. Earlier this week, temperatures in Aviemore exceeded 30C. The high temperatures have also been felt widely across the UK, and polar bears at Doncaster's Yorkshire Wildlife Park also sought out the cool of a pond in their enclosure during the hottest periods of the past few days.

DUNDEE PENGUIN SCULPTURES IN POSITION FOR CHARITY PARADE…. A penguin parade of 80 individually-designed sculptures has gone on display in Tayside and Fife as part of a 10-week charity art trail. The 5ft-tall penguins have been designed by local artists with designs ranging from golfers to footballers. The trail, in aid of cancer charity Maggie's, follows on from 2016's Oor Wullie Bucket Trail which raised nearly £900,000 for a children's charity. A map, app and sticker book can be used to help people find the penguins. The sculptures will be auctioned at the V&A in September. The penguins can be spotted across Dundee as well as in Broughty Ferry, St Andrews, Newport on Tay, Perth, Kirriemuir and Brechin. The organisers of the trail are encouraging people to upload photos while posing with the penguins. Maps can be collected from locations across the city, including Discovery Point and the VisitScotland tourist information office in Dundee City Square. Penguin artist and Maggie's Art co-ordinator Suzanne Scott worked closely with students from Abertay University to develop a unique app feature for her "Maggie and Fleur" penguin positioned outside the university's library. Ms Scott said: "The augmented reality app brings to life the theme of family and exploring Dundee's hidden gems, gardens and green spaces." Famous faces such as Judy Murray, Simple Minds and Lorraine Kelly have also been involved in designing or sponsoring a penguin. Designs have been inspired by things like the history of Dundee and climate change - others involve Star Wars, pirates and sporting heroes. Maggie's Dundee centre fundraising manager Annie Long said: "It's wonderful to have our penguins in place and ready to be enjoyed by people from across the Dundee area and hopefully far beyond. "Maggie's relies almost entirely on voluntary donations to support people to live well with cancer, and while I know our penguins will raise a tremendous amount for Maggie's Dundee, what's so lovely is that the whole project has perfectly echoed the warmth and togetherness of a Maggie's Centre. "I know people will love them - they certainly never fail to make me smile!" (See pictures at The land Called Scotland https://www.facebook.com/groups/LandCalledScotland/ )

'WORLD'S FATTEST HEDGEHOG' PLACED ON DIET AND EXERCISE REGIME…. A hedgehog which it is thought could be the world's fattest has been placed on a strict diet and exercise regime. Weighing in at 2.335kg (5lbs) - about four times the size of a normal hedgehog - it was handed in to a rescue centre in Aberdeenshire. Now named Arbuckle, the hedgehog could barely walk or form a defensive ball. Keith Marley, of The New Arc Animal Rescue Centre, near Ellon, said: "He's about the size of a World Cup football, after overfeeding." Mr Marley said it was the heaviest hedgehog they could find a record of. He told the BBC Scotland news website: "We were really surprised by his size and weight, as the average is about 600g. "The person who contacted us said he was feeding hedgehogs but this one stayed and refused to go - this may well have been due to the fact he could hardly walk. "He will be fed a restricted diet which is filling, and scatter his food around for exercise. It will be a long, gradual process."

RABBIT FOUND UNDER BONNET DURING MOT…. A mechanic carrying out an MoT found something unexpected under the bonnet - a live rabbit. The car was being worked on at Newburgh Motors in Aberdeenshire when Dave Gordon saw something white behind the front grill. He assumed the driver had hit something, but then it started moving. The rabbit was rescued from under the bonnet, taken to a vet for a health check, and is now being cared for at Mr Gordon's home. He told the BBC Scotland news website: "I had put the Vauxhall Corsa up on the ramp, and noticed a white flash. "I thought they had hit something, until I saw it moving. "I got the rabbit out - I have never seen that happen before - and then took it to the vet after work. It didn't have a chip." He added: "We contacted the car owner who said there are sometimes wild rabbits in her garden but we just don't know if it's a house rabbit or a wild one. "It's now at my house with my other half spoiling it until we find an owner. "My dog Cooper isn't sure what to think."

SEABIRDS FOLLOWING OF FISHING BOATS STUDIED IN SCOTLAND…. Scientists have studied seabirds' following of fishing boats in Scotland to develop a system for the analysis of foraging trips by animals. The researchers applied their modelling framework to GPS tracked fulmars that hunt for fish around Orkney and off Scotland's north mainland coast. They were able to identify occasions when birds switched from foraging to following a boat. Fulmars did this to find the same fish as the trawlers or pick up discards. The birds were found to spend as little as 10 minutes to more than seven hours interacting with fishing boats. In a new research article for the Journal of Animal Ecology, the scientists said the framework could be applied to other animals that might switch from foraging to heading towards human activity that may offer the chance of a meal. Scientists from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Washington State University, University of Aberdeen's Lighthouse Field Station in Cromarty and Marine Scotland worked on the study.

On that note I will say that I hope you have enjoyed the news from Scotland today,

Our look at Scotland today is of Hamish enjoying himself….

A Sincere Thank You for your company and Thank You for your likes and comments I love them and always try to reply, so please keep them coming, it's always good fun, As is my custom, I will go and get myself another mug of "Colombian" Coffee and wish you a safe Wednesday 4th July 2018 from my home on the southern coast of Spain, where the blue waters of the Alboran Sea washes the coast of Africa and Europe and the smell of the night blooming Jasmine and Honeysuckle fills the air…and a crazy old guy and his dog Bella go out for a walk at 4:00 am…on the streets of Estepona…

All good stuff....But remember it’s a dangerous world we live in

Be safe out there…

Robert McAngus #Scotland #Bear #Travel #News #Blog #Love