Clyde and Avon Valley Landscape Partnership

31st October 2013 Volume 2, Issue 9

Valley Life
Autumn Colours
This includes opportunities from South Lanarkshire Councils Environmental Training programme. This month we went along to their Environmental Volunteer network Day, where we had a great day talking to various groups and having a go at activities such as lighting fires, Kelly kettles and environmental art. Lastly, at our recent Village Tour Networking event at Dalserf we talked to locals about a proposal for a new walk at Rosebank and enjoyed a cuppa and cake while chatting about the communitys new growing project. Our last networking events are coming up so come and tell us what you think about your local area, and find out about some new projects that are developing, details over the page. If you missed your local event, just come along to an upcoming one, or contact us, details below.

Our People, Our Land, Our History: Shaping our Future

Autumn has arrived. With the cold weather and nights drawing in, it can be tempting to stay in doors but we have lots of activities to get you outside. Why not go for a walk and enjoy the beautiful autumn colours while they last? This month, a parade of scarecrows made by local families and schools heralded in celebrations for this years fruit harvests at Fruit Day at Overton Farm. The scarecrow competition and days celebrations were funded by CAVLP and HLF. AJ Morris of Lanarkshire Farmers Market said, The market stalls were bustling with people keen to buy local produce and everyone enjoyed the wide range of activities and music on offer for all the family. Our thanks go to all involved, particularly those who created a scarecrow they were truly outstanding in their field! This month, our partner CCI ran a new training opportunity in Green woodwork in New Lanark. The course trains people to work with newly felled trees and participants learnt to use hand tools and started to make small garden benches. CAVLP funds a range of opportunities through different providers to allow locals the opportunity to get what could be costly trainingdont miss out, have a look at our current training opportunities on the next page.

Connect With Us:

Level 1 Offices Robert Owen School, New Lanark, Lanark, ML11 9DB Tel: 01555 663430 www.clydeandavonvalley.com info@clydeandavonvalley.com Follow: @ClydeAvonValley Like: Clyde and Avon Valley Landscape Partnership Sign up to our monthly e-news: newsletter@clydeandavonvalley.com

Certificated and vocational training

Clydesdale Community Initiatives are running their first Dry Stone Walling training: Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November, Nemphlar. This course has been designed especially due to the many requests CAVLP has received for this type of training. Book fast for a funded place by contacting Niall McShannon on 01555 664211 or enquiries@cciweb.org.uk FUNDED Training Opportunities from South Lanarkshire Council IOSH Working Safely: Wednesday 6th November, South Venel, Lanark Emergency First Aid: Tuesday 3rd December, South Venel, Lanark We are providing funding so you can get training for free. Booking essential, please contact Louisa on 01355 236644 or email louisa.maddison@southlanarkshire.gov.uk.

Events, talks and dates for your diary

VIVA Walkers and Strollers October to November programme, every Thursday 10.30am Explore the many walks around the CAVLP area. Contact Joan Rankin on 01555 860664 for information. http://www.clydeandavonvalley.com/uploads/Viva_Walking_Program_Sept2013.pdf Barons Haugh Winter Arrivals Walk, Saturday 9th November, Barons Haugh, 10.30am, 2/1. Booking essential contact Stephen Owen on 07872 814911 or email baronshaugh@rspb.org.uk Lantern making workshops and parade, Sunday 10th November, Falls of Clyde with Scottish Wildlife Trust, 10.30am to 2pm, 5 per person. Contact Laura Whitfield on 01555 665262 or email lwhitfield@swt.org.uk. Winter Warmer walk, Sunday 15th December, Falls of Clyde with Scottish Wildlife Trust, 1.30 to 3. 30pm, 3-6. Contact Laura Whitfield on 01555 665262 or email lwhitfield@swt.org.uk.

Village Tour Events

Our last networking events for this year are coming up, come along and tell us how to conserve, enhance and promote your local area. Kirkfieldbank, Saturday 9th November, Community Hall, 2pm to 4pm. Central Scotland Forest Trust (CSFT) will also be at the event to discuss an opportunity to create a new community orchard in the village. CSFT is keen to hear what people think about this idea and also to find out if anyone would like to be involved in helping to create or maintain the orchard.

Ashgill and Shawburn, Saturday 23rd November, Rorison Hall , 2pm to 4pm. Among
other things we will be chatting about a South Lanarkshire council project to link the communities of Rosebank, Ashgill, Netherburn and Dalserf with the Clyde Walkway by upgrading existing footpaths. Braidwood, Saturday 14th December, Braidwood Hall, 2pm to 4pm.

Remember, Remember the 5th November; FREE fireworks at Strathclyde Country Park, 6.30pm. Have fun and be safe.

Autumn Walks
Get out and enjoy the autumn by downloading these great walking guides, produced by the Rural Development Trust. Click on the name to download a PDF.

Carluke Lanark Strathaven

If you are interested in getting involved with a project to improve the Carluke and Lanark routes further, please get in touch with the CAVLP team.

Volunteers needed:
Scottish Wildlife Trust are looking for a Teacher Naturalist, Archeological Dig volunteer, Events Assistant, Wildlife Watch Group leader and volunteers for the Lanark local members centre. Contact Laura Whitfield on 1555 665262 and email lwhitfield@swt.org.uk . More info: http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/how-you-can-help/volunteer/ Path Surveyors: If you like going for walks and are interested in improving routes why not join the South Lanarkshires Adopt-a-Path Scheme? Contact Chris McGinley on 07795 453441 or email chris.mcginley@southlanarkshire.gsx.gov.uk. More info: http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/ press/article/734/path_surveyors_wanted.

Connecting with the Clyde

Saturday 7th December, Lanark Tolbooth, 10.30am to 3.30pm. What are your connections to the Clyde River? Do you simply cross it on the way to work? Or does it go further than that? Come along and explore in fun, innovative ways your connections to the Clyde Valley today and in the past with the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland and CAVLP. Free family friendly activities and tasty titbits on offer. Drop in and join us.

Get Involved
There are many groups doing great things in the CAVLP area. Here are some that you can join, many are working with us to develop new projects and interesting opportunities for you.

Lanark and District Archaeological Society is a very active amateur society in the Clydesdale
area. The society has regular talks, archive research and field walking sessions as well as helping CAVLP at a variety of events, providing fascinating information about local history. To find out more check out http://www.ladas.org.uk/