Celebrate the Magic of Christmas with Zing Pop Choir and Support Watchtree Nature Reserve Date: Friday, 13th December 2024 Time: Doors Open 6:30 PM | Food Served at 7 PM Location: Kirklampton Village Hall Tickets: Adults £20 | Kids £15 | Watchtree Members Enjoy 20% Discount This December, Watchtree Nature Reserve invites you to an …
Sarah Grundy and Karen Jones Inspire Local Runners with Summer parkrun Challenge
October 2, 2024
Sarah Grundy and Karen Jones Inspire Local Runners with Summer parkrun Challenge Watchtree, Cumbria – October 2, 2024 – Sarah Grundy and Karen Jones recently set an exciting challenge for new and regular runners at Watchtree to keep the community motivated and supported throughout the summer. The challenge encouraged participants to commit to six Cumbrian parkruns …
AGM Notice
September 26, 2024
Watchtree Nature Reserve Ltd board of trustees welcomes any member of the public to attend our upcoming AGM on Wednesday the 9th of October, 7pm at Watchtree Nature Reserve. If you are planning to attend please let us know via email to wnr@watchtree.co.uk
North Lakes Country Park Sponsors Major Renovation of Bird Hide at Watchtree Nature Reserve
September 10, 2024
Watchtree Nature Reserve is delighted to announce generous sponsorship from North Lakes Country Park, Silloth, which has enabled the renovation of one of our lake wildlife hides. This sponsorship specifically funded the rebuild of the entrance door, enhancing the experience for visitors and supporting wildlife observation in the area. The donation from North Lakes Country Park …
Balfour Beatty and Associates Complete Third Annual Volunteering Day in Honour of Grant Taylor
August 15, 2024
On the 9th of August 2024, Balfour Beatty, along with several partner organisations, completed the third annual Balfour Beatty Volunteer Day at Watchtree Nature Reserve. This event was established in 2022 in memory of Grant Taylor, a beloved Balfour Beatty employee who tragically passed away at the age of 22. Grant played a pivotal role …
Watchtree Calender photo competition
June 25, 2024
We’re in the process of creating our 2025 Calendar and we’re on the hunt for some gorgeous nature photography to make it extra special. If you have any amazing nature images that you’d love to see in print and also want to help us raise funds for Watchtree, then please send them our way as …
Watchtree 10K Run, sponsored by David Allen Financial Services
June 19, 2024
Wednesday 19th June, 2024. Watchtree Nature Reserve, Nr Wiggonby, Carlisle CA5 6NL Welcome to the Watchtree 10k run: the second in our series of three runs for 2024! Welcome back to our regular runners, thank you, we really appreciate your support! Welcome to the new runners, we look forward to getting to know you. We …
Late Evening Opening Dates
June 12, 2024
🌿🌞 Exciting News from Watchtree Nature Reserve! 🌞🌿We’re thrilled to announce extended opening hours on:🗓️ 13th June 🗓️ 27th June 🗓️ 11th JulyOn these special days, the nature reserve will be open until 9pm! 🌌✨Enjoy an evening stroll and make the most of the beautiful surroundings. Plus, our Watchtree Coffee Shop and Gelato Shack will …
Drive for volunteers at Nature Reserve during National Volunteers Week
June 4, 2024
Cumbrian Watchtree Nature Reserve has been a hub for people who volunteer from its inception, evolving from an ex-RAF airfield and FMD Burial site into a successful community asset supported by a small team of staff and active volunteer teams. Initially, a group of seven ambitious volunteers worked alongside the local community, councils and DEFRA, …
One Day Closure on 21/2/2024
February 14, 2024