The CIrcus is Coming!

 

 

 

 

Guess who ( or what) is coming to town?

Can't guess? OK, I'll tell you......it's the.........CIRCUS!!!! Hurrah!

OK..so I never really grew up....I went last year and really enjoyed myself.
All good, traditional family entertainment, such as clowns, jugglers, incredibly strong chaps doing death defying stunts on ropes. Sat on wooden benches, shouting at the clowns, feeling 8 years old again..great fun!

To all those big kids out there -  pop along to Cremorne Gardens 3rd,4th & 5th Sept and bring the family - you won't regret it!

Press Interview

Being interviewed by Ben Waddams

Well, of course, it's any excuse not to do any proper work! So today I left my wonderful volunteer ( the G.O.M.) to do all the hard work whilst I swanned off to have a pleasant chat on the promenade with a journalist from the new county station. www.countychanel.tv
He wanted to know what people could see if they came to the mere & I stuttered a few inane comments (managed to mention Heronwatch at least)...
Probably should have dressed a bit smarter & not done 3 rounds with overfull rubbish bins before going on film...oh well, I wouldn't want to make Angelina Jolie look bad....
Pressure washing the prom might have been an idea ( note the goose poo) .....too late now!

The Sunrise Balloon

Hot air balloon

Early one morning recently, I saw all the ducks and geese running and flapping for cover, trying to get to shelter on Moscow Island.
Dashing outside, I could see nothing amiss - until from behind and above came a mighty roar!
Over the roof of The Boathouse, came the wonderful sight of a hot air balloon, leisurely crossing above Castlefields and the the mere, then  off slowly into the distance past Otley Court.

On a clear, warm summer's morning - some lucky souls were having a breakfast flight and a bird's eye view of Ellesmere.
The waterfowl, who ignore dogs and are completely unfased by fireworks, were terrified and made for cover as fast as they could - it must have seemed like a huge bird of prey to them.

Dogs of The Mere 3 - Ben

Ben

 

Still a young dog, this border collie has taken retirement and moved into Ellesmere after his owner gave up farming. Used to herding cattle, Ben likes to stay busy so has transferred his work ethic to his ball.

Ben is not interested in treats or cuddles..all he wants is to chase and return his ball. I am often busy working and will find  a yellow ball being dropped at my feet...on turning around, there is Ben looking hopeful.
Sadly, i do "throw like a girl" - and I kick worse! However, Ben is very patient with my feeble throwing attempts and the hearty kicks which result in the ball moving all of 18 inches. He picks it up and gently asks me to try again - and again - and again.
So if you are strolling through the park and a border collie with a yellow ball approaches you - do me a favour and give it a good hard throw for him!

What's on at The Mere?

                                              

                                          FORTHCOMING ATTRACTIONS


With the Bank Holiday weekend fast approaching, I thought I would issue a quick reminder of what you can see & do around the mere and in Cremorne gardens.

Saurday 25th -- CARNIVAL TIME!!
 Pop along with the family to Cremorne Gardens, spend the afternoon enjoying all the stalls and sideshows, have a drink and something to eat and generally enjoy yourselves - there should be something for everybody.

Sunday 26th--- Ellesmere 10k run.
Fancy trying to be the next Mo Farrah? then try your hand ( or feet) at the 10,000metres - Ellesmere style! Starting from Lakelands school at 11:00a.m, the run will take in some of our glorious local sights and will be trotting along the canal and through the woods and gardens during the following 1/2 hour (or a bit longer for those not yet up to Mo's level!)

So - pop along, have some fun - we are always pleased to see you.

MISSING MAN

Several weeks ago, an elderly gentleman living close to the mere, went missing.

 Michael Ashton is 81 years old, approx 6foot tall and slim . He appears to have walked out of his house with no money and no protective clothing. His family and neighbours are extremely worried about him

Despite enquiries and searches by police, rescue teams and helicopters, no trace of Michael has been found.

I am putting this out on the blog so that anyone who walks in the gardens, meadows and woods can look for anything unusual.- if you do, please phone the police immediately.

We all hope & pray that Michael is found safe and well but as of this morning there is still no news.

Dogs of The Mere 2------Charlie

CHARLIE

Here's a regular!

 Owned by Brian & Pam, Charlie is a King Charles spaniel..never chases the ducks or the geese, but will walk among them to help himself to any bread they may have!

I meet Charlie every day and he always stops me to get his daily biscuit..he can recognise me from a huge distance - even if I'm on the quad bike.
A right little charmer & one of my favourites....see you tomorrow Charlie.

DOGS OF THE MERE - -- Jess

Jess in Thousand Orchid Meadow

First in the series on dogs I see regularly in Cremorne Gardens and around The Mere is "Jess".

Owned by Richard & Kate of The Boathouse, she is a rescued springer spaniel, with all the energy associated with the breed.

Throw a ball for her and she will be your friend immediately. If no ball available, Jess will busy herself finding a stick, pine cone, leaf or anything else she thinks you could throw!

Always up for a walk, whatever the weather..you won't tire this girl out!