Discussions
with Bradford Council, who manage the area, highlighted ways in which
Friends of Northcliffe could help the Council and vice-versa. A good
working relationship has now been established. Members have put up bird
and bat boxes provided by the
Council and our own members.
The steps in Old Spring Woods
were made of elm from the Council's
timber yard. The group acquired a grant to buy stone, which the Council
used to repair steps in Northcliffe Wood.
Friends of
Northcliffe
pinpointed the need for seats and litter bins which the Council
installed.
Several thousand crocuses were
provided by the Council, to be planted at the sides of High Bank Lane. Friends of Northcliffe
organised planting sessions with local cub packs, thus furthering
another of their aims to encourage children to take an interest in the
local beauty spot so that they, in their turn, may grow up to
appreciate and love this fascinating area. Recently, local brownie and
rainbow packs have also helped to plant more bulbs.