One4zorro invites you to a Geocaching Event in the heart of
the UK. Come and meet the bear!
Cannock Chase near Stafford. Saturday - 21st May 2005.
PICTURES
FROM THE EVENT
I have posted a few pictures from the event - I was a bit busy
so I didn't get many. If you have more you would like to post please send them
to me.
(jpeg 500 pixels wide @ 72dpi) THANKS.
The event will take place in the Barley Mow pub in the village of Milford,
near Stafford. The pub is on the edge of Cannock Chase with caches within walking
distance!
The pub serves a variety of meals and are expecting us between 12:00pm and
3:00pm.
There will also be the opportunity for newbies to go
out with more experienced cachers - If you would like to try the sport please
let us know. Also if you would like to volunteer to take people out please contact
us.
For more information on Cannock Chase please visit the Forestry
Commission web site. This also has details of local campsites.
Situated in the heart of the UK, Cannock Chase is an internationally acclaimed
area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Cannock Chase is the smallest mainland Area of Outstanding natural Beauty
(AONB) in England and Wales at 68 sq km or 26 sq miles.
Along with its beautiful landscape, the Chase has important and unusual
wildlife, including the Cannock Chase berry, Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary
butterfly and a herd of wild Fallow Deer. Uncommon birds included the Nightjar
and Woodlark.
Trees are an important part of the Chase and include Oaks in Brocton
Coppice which are 600 years old to Birch and Pine woodlands great for walking
and cycling.
There is a fascinating history to the Chase, where there was once mining,
charcoal and glass making.