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Children from Goldthorpe Primary School came to the reserve for a day with Old Moor’s expert team, discovering pond mini-beasts and the habitat they live in. The children spent time in the habitats, where they followed the national curriculum-led sessions, learning about the wildlife and nature.
The children were joined by the local MP, who took the opportunity to discuss the important work the reserve is undertaking to protect the natural environment and wildlife, and how she can work alongside the reserve in future.
Said Stephanie: “It’s really important to get children active, with hands-on learning experiences in nature from a young age, as it has a positive impact on their physical health, emotional well-being and their education.”
The learning team at RSPB Old Moor have a variety of fantastic habitats and tailored learning sessions they offer to schools. These provide the children with the perfect opportunity to experience nature first hand, make exciting discovers, and instil a love of the natural world and with that the desire to protect it in the future.
It is not just schools that have to chance to enjoy this wildlife oasis; over 100,000 visitors per year come to RSPB Old Moor. With regular events, amazing wildlife, beautiful countryside walks, a stunning shop and delicious food served in the café, it is not hard to see why. RSPB Old Moor has something for everyone.
Matthew Capper, Site Manager at RSPB Dearne Valley said: “The future of the reserve is looking even better, as the RSPB has recently been awarded a new Heritage Lottery Funding bid which is being worked on for the site in the next two years.
“The programme will be looking to invest in the facilities of an already well visited site, so watch this space for exciting future work and developments.”
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A troupe of teddies are helping Barnsley Hospice support children to cope when a loved one is terminally ill.
174 furry bears, gifted from Barnsley-based law firm Howells Solicitors, are being used by the hospice’s family support team to help youngsters communicate their feelings.
Children are encouraged to leave notes to loved ones in the bears’ little backpacks, and patients can reply in the same way.
Zoe Dransfield, family support worker at Barnsley Hospice, said: “Sometimes young children can be a little fearful when they see someone they love so poorly, and consequently they might find it hard to talk to them, or say how they feel.
“Using the bears in this way enables them to communicate on their level, and have important conversations at what is often a distressing time.”
The teddies were paid for by Howells as part of a £3,000 donation, which will be used to help the charity care for patients and their loved ones.
Howells Solicitors are also taking part in the hospice’s Make a Will Month in February, and undertaking various fund-raising activities, after naming Barnsley Hospice their ‘charity of the year’ for 2018.
Abbie Churchill, family solicitor at Howells, said: “Barnsley Hospice holds a special place in the hearts of Barnsley people who are always very generous, giving vital donations when Howells are out collecting at events. It was our pleasure and privilege to help fund the cost of the teddies.”
Donations from the Barnsley business community help the hospice raise the £2.2m it needs each year to provide care for patients and their families. A further £1.6m is provided by the NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).
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