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Wednesday, 06-Jan-2021 21:21:27 GMT
The Wick Country Park (WCP)
Tuesday, 31-Dec-2019 16:51:00 GMT
The Friends of the Wick Country Park (FoWCP)
Tuesday, 31-Dec-2019 16:29:38 GMT
Wick Weeders and the Pavilion Gardens
Wednesday, 25-Mar-2020 11:02:22 GMT
Volunteering at The Wick Country Park Tuesday, 17-Dec-2019 14:19:09 GMT
Events Calendar
Saturday, 25-Jul-2020 10:10:03 BST
Past Events: Reports and Photos
Saturday, 04-Jul-2020 09:43:33 BST
Facilities at the Park
Wednesday, 25-Mar-2020 11:13:24 GMT
Directions to the WCP
Tuesday, 31-Dec-2019 16:29:38 GMT
Why not Join Us?
Tuesday, 31-Dec-2019 16:29:38 GMT
Nature Notes
Wednesday, 06-Jan-2021 21:21:18 GMT
The Visitors' Log
Tuesday, 31-Dec-2019 16:51:00 GMT
Useful Links
Friday, 12-Jun-2020 14:20:10 BST
Contact Us
Tuesday, 31-Dec-2019 16:29:39 GMT
On-Line Archive
Saturday, 25-Jul-2020 10:10:20 BST
Tour with The Ranger.
Tuesday, 31-Dec-2019 16:51:00 GMT
History & Development of WCP
Tuesday, 31-Dec-2019 16:29:37 GMT

See an on-line Gallery provided by Martin Singleton


This page was updated on Saturday, 25-Jul-2020 10:10:20 BST
Our newsletter, Skylarks, contains notifications of forthcoming events as well as reports on recent events and other articles and information related to the Park. Collectively, they constitute an 'on-line archive' as all major events and projects are reported within the newsletters.
YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE!!! If you have an idea for the newsletter, or would like to write an article, please let us know - see the 'Contact us' link to the left. To get your own advanced copy of the latest Skylarks why not become a member? Check out the details about membership through the Membership page.
Every edition of 'Skylarks' includes as standard: a Message from the Chair, notification of our next event, and the Programme of Events for the remainder of the current year, and contact details. Additionally, they contain special features, as and when referenced below.
Skylarks Newsletters: Our on-Line Archive
Our newsletter, Skylarks, contains notifications of forthcoming events as well as reports on recent events and other articles and information related to the Park. Collectively, they constitute an 'on-line archive' as all major events and projects are reported within the newsletters.
YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE!!! If you have an idea for the newsletter, or would like to write an article, please let us know - see the 'Contact us' link to the left. To get your own advanced copy of the latest Skylarks why not become a member? Check out the details about membership through the Membership page.
Every edition of 'Skylarks' includes as standard: a Message from the Chair, notification of our next event, and the Programme of Events for the remainder of the current year, and contact details. Additionally, they contain special features, as and when referenced below.
Click on link to open | Special Features |
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65 - July 2020 | Wildlife sightings at The Wick Country Park, January to July 2020 |
64 - March 2020 | The January Jaunt & AGM 2020, The Wick Country Park Wildlife Walk February 2020 |
63 - December 2019 | Kites, Cars & Other Things, September 2019, The Skylark Regeneration Project, Winter 2019 / 2020 |
62 - September 2019 | Skylarks 3K Race July 2019, The Beauty of the Wick Country Park |
61 - June 2019 | Bird Song Walk 2019, Skylarks 3K Race April 2019 |
60 - March 2019 | January Jaunt 2019 & AGM |
59 - December 2018 | Kites & Classic Cars September 2018 |
58 - August 2018 | Nature Day July 2018, The Skylarks 3K Race July 2018 |
57 - May 2018 | Skylarks Race April 2018, Bird Song Walk 2018 |
56 - March 2018 | January Jaunt 2018 and AGM, Wick Coiuntry Park Information Boards, Litter Blitz February 2018, Membership arrangements for 2018 |
55 - November 2017 | Kites & Classic Cars September 2017, The Bat Walk September 2017 |
54 - August 2017 | Paws in the Park June 2017, Nature Quest July 2017, The Skylarks 3K Race July 2017, The Bat Walk May 2017 |
53 - May 2017 | Weed & Clean February 2017, Skylarks Race April 2017, Quiz Night 2017, Bird Song Walk 2017 |
52 - February 2017 | Information Boards project, January Jaunt / AGM (2017), Full events programme for 2017 |
51 - November 2016 | Kites and Classic Cars 2016, The Bee Chambers |
50 - August 2016 | PAWS 2016, Nature Quest 2016, Crickets & Dragonflies 2016, Skylarks Race, July 2016 |
49 - May 2016 | Quiz Night 2016, Birdsong Walk 2016, Skylarks Race April 2016, The Great Spring Clean |
48 - February 2016 | Yule Ramble 2015, Chair's Report for 2015 |
47 - November 2015 | Membership renewal for 2016, Kite Festival September 2015, the Refurbished Storage Container / new wild-life home |
46 - August 2015 | Paws in the Park 2015, Skylarks Race July 2015, Nature Quest 2015, Crickets & Dragonflies 2015 |
45 - May 2015 | Quiz Night 2015, Litter Blitz, Birdsong Walk 2015, Skylarks Race April 2015 |
44 - February 2015 | About this Website, Yule Ramble 2014, New Cycle Racks |
43 - November 2014 | Kite Festival 2014, Wickford Wildlife Society, Membership renewal |
42 - August 2014 | Paws in the Park 2014, Nature Quest 2014, Crickets and Dragonflies 2014, Skylarks 3K Race, July 2014 |
41 - May 2014 | Quiz Night 2014, Birdsong Walk 2014, Skylarks 3K Race April 2014 |
40 - February 2014 | Yule Ramble 2013, Wick Weeders |
39 - November 2013 | Crickets and Dragonflies 2013, Kite Festival 2013 |
38 - August 2013 | Paws in the Park 2013, Nature Quest 2013, Skylarks 3K Race (July 2013), Sue's Corner |
37 - May 2013 | Quiz Night 2013, Birdsong Walk 2013, Skylarks 3K Race (April 2013), Meadowcroft Garden Centre Donation of Tools |
36 - February 2013 | Yuletide Ramble 2012, Dipping Pond Renovation, Volunteer Work Parties |
35 - November 2012 | - Issue 35 |
34 - August 2012 | - Issue 34 |
33 - May 2012 | - Issue 33 |
32 - February 2012 | - Issue 32 |
31 - November 2011 | - Issue 31 |
30 - August 2011 | - Issue 30 |
29 - May 2011 | - Issue 29 |
28 - February 2011 | - Issue 28 |
27 - November 2010 | - Issue 27 |
26 - August 2010 | - Issue 26 |
25 - May 2010 | - Issue 25 |
24 - February 2010 | - Issue 24 |
23 - November 2009 | - Issue 23 |
22 - August 2009 | - Issue 22 |
21 - May 2009 | - Issue 21 |
20 - February 2009 | - Issue 20 |
19 - November 2008 | - Issue 19 |
18 - August 2008 | - Issue 18 |
17 - May 2008 | - Issue 17 |
16 - February 2008 | - Issue 16 |
15 - November 2007 | - Issue 15 |
14 - August 2007 | - Issue 14 |
13 - May 2007 | - Issue 13 |
12 - February 2007 | - Issue 12 |
11 - November 2006 | - Issue 11 |
10 - August 2006 | - Issue 10 |
09 - May 2006 | - Issue 9 |
08 - February 2006 | - Issue 8 |
07 - November 2005 | - Issue 7 |
06 - August 2005 | - Issue 6 |
05 - May 2005 | - Issue 5 |
04 - February 2005 | - Issue 4 |
03 - Autumn 2004 | - Chair's report on her own Wildlife walk, Message from the new Countryside Ranger, The development of the Park, Plea for volunteers |
02 - Spring 2004 | - The opening of the Pavilion (The Education & Information building), the opening of the Play Area, Wildlife Sightings, Future Events |
01 - November 2002 | - Our first introductory edition! Message from the Chair, Fortcoming events - including notice of the official opening of The Wick Country Park, December 8th, 2002, Work Parties, Appeal for new members |
Basildon Council Publications
Before The Friends group had been set up and started publishing its own series of Newsletters, as above, the Countryside Services team of the Council published a series of 8 Newsletters entitled The Wick Country Park News. The first of these Newsletters was published in 2000, and set out the original aspirations for the Park from the Council's perspective. The last few of these documents over-lapped with The Skylarks, with number 8 appearing in 2005. By then the main Development of the Park was complete.Click on link to open | Features |
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1 - November 2000 | - Introductory edition! Outline of the plans, including a centre-fold map and the envisaged timetable. Topical photos. |
2 - July 2001 | - Progress report, Wildlife at the Park, Introducing the new Ranger (Paul Bown), Future Work. Topical photos. |
3 - December 2001 | - Progress report, Future Work, Volunteer work, Site visits, map. Topical photos. |
4 - May 2002 | - The New Lake, Gating of the site, Power Line Poles, Tree Planting, Volunteer Work, Introducing the Friends of the Wick Country Park Group. Topical photos. |
5 - November 2002 | - The Friends Group, Opening Event, Ranger's Report, Volunteers, Wildlife Update, The Park takes shape Topical photos. |
6 - July 2003 | - Friends of the Wick Country Park, Wildlife Sightings, Pavillion, Meadow Trees, Vandalism, Pillbox Modification, Trails, Fencing, Volunteers and Schools, Pavilion Opening Event, Information, Transforming your Space Topical photos. |
7 - July 2004 | - Editorial, Adventure Play Area, Bats, Book Review, The Lake, Wildlife Feature: Crickets, Spotters Bird List, Introducing the New Ranger (Mark Williams), Fortcoming Events. Topical photos. |
8 - August 2005 | - Editorial, Establishing Park Woodland, The Oak Woodland, The Ash Woodland, Faeces and the Toxicara Parasite, EGrets Visit the Park, The New Pavilion Garden, Become a Friend, Forthcoming Events, The Spotter's Guide to Birds at The Wick. Topical photos. |