MAYOR of St Helens, Pat Robinson, will open the borough's third nature reserve in Sidings Lane, Rainford, on Wednesday, January 31

The former colliery site has been declared a nature reserve by St Helens Council, St Helens Wildlife Advisory Group and English Nature and its opening will be marked by the planting of a commemorative tree by Councillor Robinson.

Created as part of a 10-year programme between the council and the wildlife advisory group, the Sidings Lane site follows those at Stanley Bank Meadow, Blackbrook and Clinkham Wood.

More information is available from Countryside Development Officer, Rick Rogers on 01744 456191.