Useful Links

Amateur Entomologists' Society	Website	A very useful reference source to help to identify and study insects found at the Park.
Barnhall Community Centre	Website	A Runwell-based Social Club that provided the venue for our Quiz Nights
Basildon & Wickford Lions Club	Website	One of the local Service Groups, and a donor to The Wick Country Park
Basildon Borough Council	Website	Owners of The Wick Country Park Julie.Graham@basildon.gov.ukTo report an issue concerning mis-use of the Park, or to enquire about hiring facilities at the Park, please contact the Countryside Officer on 01268 533333 (option 5). Please note: the Friends group has no authority over the usage of the Park and therefore we cannot deal directly with any such requests
Dogs Trust	Website	A charitable institution promoting dog welfare and dog re-homing, with a major centre on the outskirts of Wickford. We have heard it described as 'Wickford's own Battersea Dogs Home'
Essex Beekeepers' Association	Website	A regular contributor to our Nature Quest / Nature Day events
Essex Kite Group	Website	A major contributor to the Kite Festival & Classic Car Display
Essex Flyball team	Website	Dog spectacular team that meets at the Wick Country Park for training sessions. It has provided the half-time arena attraction for our Paws in the Park events.
Wick Community Centre	Website	A social centre located within The Wick area of Wickford
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary	Website	A charity based in Brentwood that cares for a great variety of unwanted, mistreated and sick animals.
Many Tears Animal Rescue	Website	A not-for-profit organisation specialising in rescuing breeding mothers from puppy farms.
Meadowcroft Garden Centre & Nursey	Website	Generous donation of garden tools for the Wick Weeders
Mill Meadows Society	Website	A very special Basildon Borough Council open space, located in nearby Billericay
Noak Bridge Nature Reserve Society	Website	Another Basildon Borough Council open space, located in Noak Bridge, between Wickford and Billericay
Norsey Wood Society	Website	An ancient and very special Basildon Borough Council open space, located in nearby Billericay
Pitsea Running Club	Website	This very active local club organises the two Skylarks Runs
Police	999 (Emergencies only) or 101	If the Park Ranger is unavailable, please contact the Police on 101 to report any inappropriate actions, such as vandalism or other anti-social behaviour
Pups Best	Website	Information resource about caring for puppies
Romford Greyhound rescue	Website	A charity dedicated to re-homing retired greyhounds.
South Eastern Vintage & Classic Vehicle Club	Website	A major contributor to our annual Kite Festival & Classic Car Display in September each year.
Temme English Estate Agents	Website	Sponsored the printing of, and delivered, our summary introduction leaflet
The Wildlife Trust's Wildlife Explorer	Website	An on-line encyclopedia of Britsh Wildlife
Wickford Wildlife Society	Website	A local wildlife group that provides a programme of nature-related events and talks; members of the group also provide critical support for our Nature Quest / Nature Day events, and are major contributors to our Nature Notes page - see link to the left