CMA Events & Training

Nene Park Trust
Ferry Meadows Country Park, Peterborough; PE2 5UU

Nene Park Trust stretches for 10 km along the valley of the River Nene immediately west of Peterborough. It comprises lakes, meadows and woodlands providing opportunities for a wide range of outdoor recreation and informal activities ranging from archery & BBQ’s to horse riding & water sports. Managing these various activities and maintaining the Park’s facilities are just part of the role of the ranger team at Nene Park Trust.
10am - Coffee on arrival at the Visitor Centre
10.30am – Welcome and introduction to the Trust by Chief Executive James McCulloch, Visitor Services Manager Susan Taylor and Operations Manager Martin James
11.30am – A walk around the centre of the park to look at the Trust’s fledgling recycling project. A chance to discuss the wider issues of waste management within the parks industry.
12.30-1.15 Lunch. Bring a packed lunch or alternatively purchase something from the Visitor Centre Cafe
1.15 pm After a brief presentation by Chris Park, the Trust’s Visitor Services Officer, we will explore the park using our new GPS self led trail. This system allows the public to borrow a PDA loaded with software which delivers information to the user when triggered at certain GPS points.

3.30pm Return to the Visitor Centre for refreshments before departure

CMA Members £FREE Non-members £35 (includes free CMA membership)

To book please contact CMA Administration:
Writtle College, Lordship Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3RR
Tel: 01245 424116
e-mail: cma@writtle.ac.uk