"Restoring the Great Marsh" - Our story, now available.
Just in time for Village Day this book was published and brought for sale at the event. It sold very well, and everyone who looked at the book was impressed by the quality of the many photographs and the stories within.
The book's recommended retail price is £20 but the price has now been reduced to £10 for the remaining few copies. So, if you want a copy our advice is buy now because the book will not go into a second print. Daphne Burnett has stipulated that all proceeds are to be donated to Ashtead Rotary to continue their good works.
You can buy the book via the shop on this web site, and if you have an Ashtead Post Code, we will deliver free of charge. For other areas we can either calculate the cost of P&P, or you can call to collect. Email us to arrange.
The Birds of Ashtead Rye Meadows
In 2022 Daphne Burnett asked Peter Firth, a well know local ornithologist, to compile a book of the birds he had seen on his 30 hour-long walks through Rye Meadows. Over 25 years Peter had been walking on Rye Meadows and the adjoining Ashtead Common recording with detail his observations of birds.
Peter therefore wrote this short book - only 18 pages - recording the birds he had seen. The book contains many colour photographs and each one has details of their presence, habitat, breeding season, diet and nest.
The book is available through the online shop at only £2.50 and as with "Restoring the Great Marsh" above, we will deliver free of charge to any KT21 address. If outside this area we will gladly quote for P&P if you email us.
Aims and Objectives of Friends of Ashtead Rye Meadows Wetlands
Aims & Objectives
Objectives
1. To continue in whatever way possible and considered desirable to protect and develop Ashtead Rye Meadows Wetlands as a valuable amenity.
2. To promote Ashtead Rye Meadows Wetlands for the observation and study of flora and fauna in their natural habitat and the conservation and development thereof.
3. To work in partnership with external bodies such as Surrey Wildlife Trust, The Environment Agency, The Woodland Trust, Mole Valley District Council et al, and to involve local residents, local groups, and conservation organisations in the management of Ashtead Rye Meadows Wetlands .
Aims
1. To create a mosaic of habitats in order to improve the biodiversity value of the site.
2. To improve the Rye Brook in line with the Water Framework Directive.
3. To provide a site for local people to enjoy while protecting valuable habitats.
4. To ensure the long term management of the land for these purposes.
5. To raise funds and receive contributions where appropriate to finance the work.
6. To publicise and promote the work.