Friends of Hollingworth Lake is a group of residents, users, visitors and local businesses with the aim of developing and improving new and existing facilities, the local environment and the safety of the Hollingworth Lake Country Park (HLCP) area for the benefit of all.
Aims and Objectives
Friends are a not for profit group, formed in June 2007 with support and encouragement from Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council. Our aims are:
To help develop new and existing facilities at HLCP to improve, create and restore the environment and increase usage.
To provide an accessible, safe environment for the enjoyment of all users, visitors and residents irrespective of age, disability, race or sex.
To be responsible for fundraising initiatives and for raising public awareness about issues at HLCP.
To apply to funding bodies to contribute towards improvement and development projects within HLCP. Funds that are obtained will be re-invested into the Country Park.
To provide a public space where environmental and wildlife issues are balanced with encouraging public access.
What do we do?
The group meets regularly to discuss issues concerning Hollingworth Lake Country Park and to orgnise:
Events
Walks and talks about the flora, fauna and history of the lake
Cleanups and litter picks
Practical conservation activities such as Balsam bashes and habitat improvements
Awareness-raising and publicity campaigns and projects such as the Sensory Garden
What’s in it for me?
Knowing you are contributing to maintaining and improving a site of natural beauty and importance
Being a valued member of the community and having a say in the management of your local environment
Having an opportunity to take part in projects and group activities
Receiving regular minutes and having voting rights a regular meetings and at the Annual General Meeting
Having an influence over the strategy of what happens within the group
