Illustration of ginger squirrel
© Kate Northover

Celebrate Red Squirrel Awareness Month with educational book launch at Quarr Abbey

Visit the Red Squirrel Trust at Quarr Abbey cafe on Wednesday 4th October to pick up your copy of the latest child’s story book, based on a red squirrel’s real life.

It’s written by Helen Butler MBE with illustrations by graphic artist, Kate Northover, who designed the snazzy road signs.

The book is part of The Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust’s educational programme and will be available as e-pub soon. Helen and Kate will be pleased to sign your book for you.

Helen will be there from 11am until 3pm and Kate is arriving after lunch.

Helen, who is also Chair of The Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust, said,

“Our population of Isle of Wight red squirrels are nationally important for the species, so we must do all we can to keep their habitat intact and this means engaging youngsters to understand and delight in our red squirrels.”

October is red squirrel awareness month so watch out for activities where you can join in.


News shared by Helen on behalf of the Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust. Ed

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Martin
17, March 2011 1:59 pm

I have really mixed feelings about this. Local government has increasingly over the years been given more and more “duties” by central government. Much of local authority funding is provided centrally, in part because of these imposed roles. Trimming them back should allow local councils to provide the services that local people want, rather than those central government says they must. There is an argument that some… Read more »

Stephen
17, March 2011 2:07 pm

Is it possible that the elected leaders of IWC knew that such a review, and its potential outcome, was imminent and therefore have acted in the full knowledge that their decisions are ‘untouchable’ and not reversable. So much for open and transparent Government.

Asite2c
17, March 2011 2:33 pm

How low can these politians go? They’re even prepared to change the laws just to force through their nasty policies. It’s a classic case of moving the goal posts.

“I Predict a Riot”.

wabbit
Reply to  Asite2c
17, March 2011 2:48 pm

They are as low as a snakes a–e in a wheelrut already.It’s a guessing game from now on or make it up as you go along seems to a popular answer!!

Meursault
17, March 2011 2:35 pm

Typical Tory approach – spout on that core frontline services should not be cut and LA’s should be looking at cutting management instead – nice soundbite there. But on the other hand remove the statutory obligations that currently protect such frontline services. Ultimately they simply want a system where they can close or privatise anything at will.

rosie
Reply to  Meursault
17, March 2011 2:49 pm

we will see them all in court if needed , human rights are being breached, we live in a democratic country, we have rights and the govt cant keep changing that to suit themselves , european courts seem the only option next. this is far from over .

montana sliver
17, March 2011 3:42 pm

If complying with the law is “burdensome” on local authorities then change the law.

Enhances the reputation of politicians, locally and nationally, doesn’t it?

montana sliver
17, March 2011 3:52 pm

So if they changed the law that stops you robbing banks it wouldn’t only be bankers that are able to get away with robbing banks, I’m definitely in favour of that.

DaveQ
Reply to  montana sliver
17, March 2011 4:31 pm

What do you mean rob banks? It us the thieving b******s rob. Why do you think we’re having all these cuts?

montana sliver
17, March 2011 4:39 pm

@DaveQ, yeah but Dave I, in common with bankers and politicians, have no scruples whatsoever so I don’t care who it is I’m robbing just as long as I get my filthy thieving hands on the money.

Stephen
17, March 2011 6:34 pm

Latest edition of ‘Private Eye’ at page 27 has an informative piece about an American library outsourcing business which has ‘ambitions to run 15%
of UK libraries within 5 years. This year Ventnor and Bembridge and then onto where?

lilly
17, March 2011 7:01 pm

This is just the tip of the iceberg. Too often we have taken for granted the hard won rights and protections services and individuals have had in this country, This Government is bent on destroying them. Taking the country out of the European Court of human rights is also on the agenda. These are all attempts to stop ordinary people having any means of justice if the… Read more »

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