Bracknell

Visitors to Horseshoe Lake and Moor Green Lakes in Sandhurst will be able to learn more about the sites and their wildlife now two new information boards have been installed.

The large boards were jointly funded by Bracknell Forest Borough Council and from Heritage Lottery money awarded to the Blackwater Valley Countryside Partnership, which is made up of councils bordering the River Blackwater.

A central feature of both boards is the large colour site maps showing visitors where they can go and what to look out for – this includes footpaths and bridleways, bird viewing hides, car parks and local places of interest. In addition they show examples of the wildlife that can be seen in the area, including birds like wigeon and lapwing as well as other creatures such as butterflies and dragonflies.

Christine Reeves, from the Blackwater Valley Countryside Partnership, said: "These boards have been designed to enhance the experience for everyone visiting and looking for wildlife in the Blackwater Valley, so we are pleased to have been able to work with Bracknell Forest Borough Council to produce them.

"This collaboration is a good example of partnership working, which is an important part of everything we do.”

Cllr Iain McCracken, Bracknell Forest Borough Council's Executive Member for Leisure, Corporate Services and Public Protection, said: These sites are wonderful habitats for wildlife and we want to make sure all our residents and visitors to the lakes can enjoy them to their full potential.

”I hope these informative signs are a valuable source of information for all visitors to this attractive part of the borough.”

Also, new members are being invited to join the Bracknell Forest's Local Countryside Access Forum - set up to help residents get the most from the borough's open spaces.

It is an advisory group to the Bracknell Council which includes people with interests in conservation, rights of way, heritage, health, disabled access, walking, cycling or horse riding. The forum is particularly interested in new members to represent the needs of disabled people.

For more details call Sally Coulson on 01344 354118 or visit www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/lcaf

Bracknell Forest Borough Council