The Wicken Fen Vision
Thanks to some detective work by the Crier Editorial Team, we are able to bring you our reconstruction of the following invitation which should shortly be arriving from the National Trust (we have confirmation from them of the date and time but not the dress code).
The National Trust Invites you to The Wicken Fen Vision
7pm, Wednesday 5th March, Swaffham Prior Village Hall
Mosquito nets and waders may be worn Fen boats at about 9pm
"The Wicken Fen Vision (http://www.wicken.org.uk/vision.htm) is an ambitious plan to create a new nature reserve covering around 56 square kilometres (22 square miles) between Cambridge and Wicken Fen." The area involved borders Swaffham Prior and concerns have been raised about a number of aspects of the scheme: loss of farm land which may be needed; lack of consultation with local experts (the NT are good at stately homes but fen land .. ?); becoming part of a massive theme park; etc. This open meeting should provide an opportunity to find out more and express your views.