The Friends of the Dingles was set up in 2026 to preserve the natural beauty of a key area of the Shire Country Park. The river Cole and Chinn Brook meet in the Dingles bringing with it Herons, Egrets, Kingfishers and many other birds including a nesting pair of Sparrow Hawks. In the past the Dingles has been blighted with rubbish, erosion of habitat and invasive species of plants.  

The Friends of the Dingles activities:

• Regular litter picks (a small group of us are out daily keeping it clean for all visitors to enjoy)
• Working with the local council to identify and remove invasive species of plants
• Maintenance of the natural habitat to preserve the environment and keep it safe and accessible to all visitors

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Contact: [email protected]