A NEW nature reserve is being officially opened at Clinkham Wood this Sunday (November 28) as part of National Tree Week.

The opening will be performed by Mayor of St Helens, Councillor Pat Jackson and will feature a demonstration of timber extraction by horses. Visitors can also take part in tree planting in the wood.

The event takes place from 10.30am to 1pm and visitors are asked to meet at Clinkham Wood in Moss Bank Road, Moss Bank. For more information, contact the Rangers on 815586.

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