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Wyreside Lakes is a family-run - business, situated in over 120 acres of farmland at the foot of the Bowland Fells in Dolphinholme. On the estate there are seven fish­ ing lakes with a superb stocking of coarse and pike; and for walkers, birdwatchers and those who ap­ preciate nature,'the River Wyre meanders through the property alongside the beautiful bluebell- laden Fox's wood.


Over the last 22 years the estate has been transformed and now not only appeals to fishermen but also to families and couples alike who wish to have a relaxing break in a beautiful setting. The estate boasts a recreational centre with a newly- refurbished traditional farmhouse bed and breakfast, a modern bar, restaurant arid function room, as well as a large camping and cara­ vanning site. Also in the main build-


' ing there is a small site camping and tackle shop, laundry room and a modem toilet and shower block. The Fisherman's Restaurant serves food every weekend and the function room is the perfect location for any type of event from weddings or birthdays to training or corporate purposes. All throughout the year there are various events held each week, from karaoke / discos to themed nights and live entertainment. Wyreside Lakes has all the facilities that you need for a short break / holiday or even just a fabulous day out in the countryside.


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Directions: M6 Junction 33 - head south . towards Garstang turn on to Hampson Lane following the brown signs for 'Fishery'. Turn right at the T-junction and overtvyo crossroads, at the third crossroads turn right and we are 400 yds down on the left hand side.


History


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Roadstone Ltd. The first fish were introduced in 1984 (mirror carp weighing up to 1.5 lbs) and they have thrived in the lakes, growing and breeding in a spectacular man­ ner. Some of these original fish now weigh in the region of 40 lbs! The restoration work was carried out initially by Tarmac and then by the Duchy of Lancaster. Work has included tree planting, forming


islands (particularly important for the bird population) and providing access for walkers. The high standard achieved was recognized in . 1997 when the site


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. Cup for excellence in restoration ana conservation. Bob and Elaine Birkin have trans­ formed Wyreside Lakes over the past 22 years. It is now a thriving family campsite and premier fishery with B8cB, bar and restaurant.


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wards plantation and conservation works to create the basic lakes and surroundings - Cooper Heyman Cup won in 1997. •1986 until 1992 managed by Larry Fitzgerald. •1992 until 2003 managed by Bob Birkin. •2003 - present - tenancy granted to the Birkin family, business is run as a partnership.


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are killed in the UK every year, either suffocating inside bags and bottles or choking when they eat the discarded bags.


Figures show billions of discarded


bags littering the earth and the Marine Conservation Society says there is an average of 72 bags per mile on UK beaches. Alan Wright, campaigns officer with


_ the trust, said: "We're delighted that something is being done about the plastic that's littering the region, the country and the world,


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die every year because of discarded plastic. "We've found turtles on the coasts ■


around Lancashire that have died horri­ ble deaths after mistaking plastic bags for jelly fish. "Choking on the bags is a major


hazard but there is also evidence of animals and birds suffocating inside them and getting serious wounds when they become wrapped up in bags, which cut into them. "We've already changed the way we


dispose of waste in different recycling bins. This is just another way to help the environment. If we all do our bit for nature and wildlife it will make a huge difference." Bangladesh, Kenya and Botswana


have banned plastic bags completely and a charge for bags in supermarkets in the Republic of Ireland led to a 95 per cent decrease in their use there. The Wildlife Trusts are pressing the


Government to use the money raised J to-support environmental charities.-'^’ .'


CRAGGS Energy, the award­ winning North West & Yorkshire- based company, is shaking up the Home Heating Oil industry with the


_ first-ever UK wide fixed price tariff in the market.


'Oil Price Protect' will be available


to the 1.5million households, many of them rural and all of them off the


mains gas grid and reliant on oil for home heating. This is a first for the Home


Heating Oil market, where prices typically fall in the spring when demand is low and rise significantly in the winter when demand is at its highest.


I It also marks the first nationally-


available tariff for Craggs Energy, which launched in September 2011 and already has a large and loyal customer base in the North West and Yorkshire. Says Chris Bingham, Chief


Executive of Craggs Energy: "In a competitive market, we are the first Home Heating Oil supplier to offer o uf


customers across the UK


the peace-of-mind of knowing how much they will pay for the fuel to heat their homes for a year. "Home Heating Oil prices are


extremely unpredictable, usually for reasons beyond suppliers' control. For example, the price is generally higher in the winter months, when


demand is high but factors such as exchange rates, international conflict and oil speculation all impact the price of Heating Oil. This leaves customers - the majority of whom live in rural communities and many of whom are pensioners


on fixed incomes - extremely vulnerable. "That's why we are launching 'Oil


Price Protect' now across the UK. Customers will no longer be at the mercy of change in oil prices that can be so difficult to manage in the


winter when usage is at its highest." Craggs Energy's 'Oil Price


Protect' offers one, easy-to- understand tariff, three simple payment options and a buy-back guarantee should customers not use as much Heating Oil as


anticipated. Customers can order online or by phone and delivery is via one of their local depots in Burnley, Kirkby Lonsdale, Hebden Bridge and Sheffield. Find out more at craggsenergy. co.uk or by calling 01282 334500


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