Creepy Crawlie mini beast hunts and environmental arts and craft demonstrations, are amongst a range of activities specially designed to keep children amused and educated over the summer holidays, will be taking place at the re-opened Beacon Wood Country Park next weekend.
Owners of the site, Lafarge Cement, have teamed up with Bean Parish Council and Groundwork Kent and Medway Trust to breath new life into the
A new dynamic five year Management Plan will be used to manage and enhance
David Simms, Land and Planning Director for Lafarge Cement said: "Beacon Wood is of enormous benefit to members of the local community. It represents a valuable countryside recreation resource for the
Councillor Neil Pearson-Coffey, Vice Chair Bean Parish Council said: “We are delighted and excited about this new partnership with Lafarge and Groundwork and look forward to managing Beacon Wood for the enjoyment of all visitors whilst protecting this unique environmental area.
“Beacon Wood has been an important asset to the community as a whole for many years and we are especially pleased that we will be working with Groundwork who not only have previous knowledge of the site but have considerable experience in conservation and environmental awareness and the Parish Council hopes that local residents will show their support by joining the ‘Friends of Beacon Wood’”
Ian Martin, General Manager, at Groundwork said: "Groundwork Kent and Medway is extremely pleased to be working in partnership with Lafarge and Bean Parish Council to manage