About the event

Prenton Dell Claypit was once part of a brick and tile works, then left to rewild for decades. By the time Mike became involved, it had quietly turned into a surprisingly rich little nature reserve - ponds, woodland, butterflies, birds, even great crested newts - but it was overgrown, inaccessible and largely unknown. What started as a simple offer of help grew into a long‑term partnership between the rugby club, the National Grid and local conservation groups, and over the past two years they’ve worked hard to turn it into a safe, welcoming nature trail for the whole community.

Mike is a retired teacher who worked in schools for 36 years as primarily a maths teacher but also as Head of Year/House. He is a long‑standing member of the rugby club, serving as player, groundsman, treasurer and all‑round volunteer - and he is now also a tour guide at the Anderton Boat Lift.

The talk will be followed by complimentary tea/coffee and homemade cake, with an opportunity to meet like-minded people.