Calling Ribble lovers

Anyone who loves the River Ribble and wants to know about projects and issues that will affect its future is invited to the fourth annual Ribble Forum on Thursady September 14th in Preston.

There will be presentations and also the chance to raise questions and issues that are close to your heart.

Talks will cover a range of topics, rather than specifically the Riverworks proposals, but you can raise any subject you want.

Presentations will include one on the innovative Sustainable Catchment Management Plan, which aims to improve water quality in the Ribble catchment and give a major boost to local wildlife at the same time. It is being carried out by United Utilities on land it owns throughout the Northwest, including in Lancashire, with the help of the RSPB.

The half-day forum is free and open to all. It is being held at the Gujurat Hindu Society, South Meadow Lane in Preston (curry for lunch is on offer) and presentations start at 9.30.

To book a place, contact Bev Mitchell at the Mersey Basin Campaign on 0161 242 8212 or b.mitchell@merseybasin.org.uk

For more information see http://www.merseybasin.org.uk/event.asp?action=view&id=1133