Observer article

By Genuine FriendPosted on 18 February 20218 March 2021Cat Bird Nesting, Dog Walking, Footpaths

Quote from member 18th February 2021. And so it begins the erosion of access to our open space in Warwick. Noted this morning that markings for post holes have been marked out around or at least the front edge of the large area in the middle of the Common. With the Jockey Club closing footpaths… Read More »

Surfaced paths

By Genuine FriendPosted on 18 February 20218 March 2021Cat Access, Footpaths, Planning

Anyone else noticed how surfaced paths, seem to have a habit of falling short of the desired mark . Now a while ago I took a picture from the other side of this kissing gate. With the now long-standing quagmire. The surfaced path started just off the Hampton Road, alongside Gog Brook . Now a… Read More »

FoSML represent the public

By Genuine FriendPosted on 18 February 20218 March 2021Cat Access, Bird Nesting, Committee Meetings, Dog Walking, Footpaths, Hotel, Planning, Sports

An example of recent comments from the public on social media (as not everyone uses Facebook.) “I think that means that there is no way to cross through along the top of the zone 2(mostly fenced) back across by football pitches to racecourse and identified racecourse crossing near car park. This small walk is currently… Read More »

Golf Course Plan is such a waste

By Genuine FriendPosted on 8 February 20218 March 2021Cat Bird Nesting, Dog Walking, Footpaths, Planning, skylarks

A recent member, Roger Davies, gave support for the recent FoSML letter in the Leamington Spa Courier. https://www.leamingtoncourier.co.uk/ Read More »

St Marys Lands -Trampled pathways

By Genuine FriendPosted on 7 February 20218 March 2021Cat Access, Footpaths, Planning

One of our members has raised the following issues re the Racecourse and one particular footpath crossing it. We have forwarded this information to the SML Working Party and hope they will heed this advice. “My thesis for my degree (many moons ago) was ‘The Effect of Trampling on Sand Dune Paths’ so I can… Read More »

View of St Marys Lands,Warwick

By Genuine FriendPosted on 1 January 20218 March 2021Cat Footpaths, Planning, skylarks

What a wonderful view that a member sent. Thanks to Andy Isham Read More »

Damage to the racing track

By Genuine FriendPosted on 29 December 20208 March 2021Cat Access, Footpaths

Andre Klein from the Racecourse has made a request on Facebook for users of the lands to assist him in protecting the vulnerable surface. The details are below and weshould should help in these very wet times. It reads " At the racecourse we are coming into our most important time of year. New Year's… Read More »

Pathways

By Genuine FriendPosted on 26 November 20208 March 2021Cat Access, Footpaths

How many of you (older?) Warwick residents can remember when we could walk around the outside of the racecourse track along the splendid walk alongside Gog Brook? Trees and bushes are now preventing the full length to be used. Is it reasonable to ask for pruning to take place to allow the same walking? It… Read More »

All for the birds

By Genuine FriendPosted on 15 November 20208 March 2021Cat Bird Nesting, Footpaths, Planning

The WDC Executive meeting will consider proposals on 17th November to further restrict ramblers and dog owners on St Marys Lands. The public reaction on social media including a 6000 plus named petition resulted in the delaying of the changes in dog control orders but WDC have found a way to do exactly the same… Read More »

Update for Dog walkers and Owners

By Genuine FriendPosted on 19 October 20208 March 2021Cat Dog Walking, Footpaths, Planning

Warwick District Council have heeded the petition and recently determined to not change any dog control orders at the present time. The FoSML members and committee will be watching for any future hint of a similar action. FoSML are always willing to engage in discussion and find ways to improve relationships with WDC and the… Read More »