Robert Morgan
NWT s boat Swallowtail at Hickling Broad
- Credit: Steve Cox
There’s plenty to discover including Norfolk’s jewel in the crown, says Norfolk Wildlife Trust Reserves Officer, Robert Morgan, at Norfolk’s largest Broad this month
Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s Hickling Broad and Marshes is a National Nature Reserve surrounding Norfolk’s largest broad and is a truly beautiful place to spend the day.
The vast swaying reedbeds are alive with singing warblers; often accompanied by the deep booming voice of bittern and the familiar call of the cuckoo. Guided boat trips take visitors to the tree tower that allows views across a stunning landscape, and several hides overlook large glistening pools that abound with birds.
It has been demonstrated that the involvement of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) improves their ability to concentrate and has a strong calming effect.
All children exposed to the natural world showed increases in an ability to learn, particularly through seeing and hearing wildlife, with children viewed as ‘lacking academic achievement’ having increased levels of self-esteem through their knowledge of plants and animals.
Climbing trees, running through meadows or paddling in streams teaches children how to take reasonable risks. Discovering and exploring nature builds creativity and of course provides important exercise.
In adults, involvement in the natural world, particularly where physical activity leads to environmental improvements, results in better life satisfaction.
New Green county councillor Jamie Osborn.
- Credit: Jamie Osborn
Stopping the controversial Norwich Western Link will be their priority at County Hall, say newly-elected Green county councillors.
Jamie Osborn took Mancroft, Ben Price won in Thorpe Hamlet and Paul Neale triumphed in Nelson.
And Mr Osborn said their number one priority was to put pressure on the council to scrap the mooted £153m Western Link road.
Artist s impression of a viaduct which could carry the Western Link over the River Wensum. Photo: Norfolk County Council
- Credit: Norfolk County Council
in 2016, that road was made one of the Conservative-controlled council s priorities and the council s cabinet agreed a preferred route from the A1067 travelling between Weston Longville and Ringland.
Norfolk Day Cromer beach and pier.
- Credit: ANTONY KELLY
For Norfolk Day to be the success that we know it can be, we need YOU!
We are urging individuals, community groups, attractions, organisations, and businesses to think about how they might get involved.
Now in its fourth year, the event promises to be bigger and better than ever before and no doubt there will be many exciting and wonderful events and initiatives taking place in the run-up to the big day.
Taking place on Tuesday, July 27, Norfolk Day is backed by the Eastern Daily Press, Norwich Evening News, and BBC Radio Norfolk and provides an opportunity to shout and cheer about this fantastic place where we live. People could also consider hosting an event over the weekend before.
Norfolk Day Cromer beach and pier.
- Credit: ANTONY KELLY
For Norfolk Day to be the success that we know it can be, we need YOU!
We are urging individuals, community groups, attractions, organisations, and businesses to think about how they might get involved.
Now in its fourth year, the event promises to be bigger and better than ever before and no doubt there will be many exciting and wonderful events and initiatives taking place in the run-up to the big day.
Taking place on Tuesday, July 27, Norfolk Day is backed by the Eastern Daily Press, Norwich Evening News, and BBC Radio Norfolk and provides an opportunity to shout and cheer about this fantastic place where we live. People could also consider hosting an event over the weekend before.