Motorists advised to be aware of major new expressway diversions in Runcorn
A new series of roadworks and diversions will be coming into force across Runcorn, as part of the Mersey Gateway Project, from the morning of Monday 22 June.
Environmental Trust welcomes Widnes student for summer long work placement
Adam Penney from Widnes this week began a summer long work placement with the Mersey Gateway Environmental Trust.
Currently in his third year studying Geography at Bangor University in North Wales, Adam contacted the Trust directly to set up a period of part-time professional placement following his academic interest and aspiration to pursue a career in environmental conservation.
Guided nature walk proves popular
Thirty local people joined construction consortium Merseylink this weekend for a guided nature walk on Wigg Island.
The Meadow Meanders walk, which was led by Cheshire botanist Jack Swan and ecology expert Jeff Clarke, proved popular with walkers, who learned how to identify meadow flowers and took part in a ‘tree test’ challenge.
Clare from Liverpool said: “Jeff and Jack are so knowledgeable, I learn something new at each of their events. Wigg Island is a fabulous reserve to visit.”
The walk was one of three guided nature events organised by Merseylink and the Mersey Gateway Environmental Trust. Two further events, Hawks and Hawkers and ‘Beetlemania’, will take place during the summer holidays.