HAVE you ever walked around Dovestone Reservoir and, when seeing sailing boats bobbing about on the water, thought ‘I’d like to try that’? Well, Push…
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RSPB raise alerts following arson attempt at Dovestone Reservoir
A DEDICATED wildlife trust has raised an alert after young arsonists sparked illegal blaze threats at a top beauty spot. The fires were reported by…
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Marshals deployed following spate of moorland blazes
MARSHALS brought in to patrol Dovestone Reservoir will be on duty tonight (Wednesday, February 27) in the wake of moorland fires. Firefighters were called to…
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Marshals set to return to Saddleworth beauty spot
NEW MARSHALS will be patrolling Dovestone Reservoir in a bid to further enforce Peak District National Park rules. The Dovestones Marshals Scheme swings into action…
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Fond farewell to charismatic conservationist Roy Taylor
MORE THAN 200 family, friends and colleagues of popular conservationist Roy Taylor gathered at Dovestone in Greenfield for an inspiring and emotional event to celebrate…
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Don’t take barbecues to Dovestone plea as Wildfire Fund is launched
A councillor has urged a return to old-fashioned picnics in a bid to beat the threat of moorland fires at a favourite beauty spot. Graham…
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For peat’s sake! Chris reports on Saddleworth moorland success
TV PRESENTER Chris Packham put Saddleworth’s moorland under the spotlight during the recent BBC Springwatch series. As reported in the May edition of the Independent,…
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Prestigious conservation award for work at Dovestone Reservoir
GREENFIELD’S iconic Dovestone Reservoir has earned RSPB and United Utilities recognition for nature conservation efforts. Their partnership conservation project received accolades at this year’s Chartered…
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New woodland flourishes at Greenfield beauty spot
THREE months of hard work by a dedicated team have created a new woodland in one of Saddleworth’s favourite tourist sports. The site at…
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Paving the way at Dovestone with new path
A NEW path at Dovestone reservoir in Greenfield is proving a hit with visitors and wildlife alike. Following months of hard work by RSPB Site…
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