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McDonalds Franchise S&VE Williams become 鈥楥oastal Custodians鈥� for the day in 天涯社区 Coast Park
Published: 11/07/2025
天涯社区鈥檚 Access and Natural Environment Team Coastal Ranger organised a recent Coastal Custodians Day for McDonalds Franchise S&VE Williams Ltd. Including teams from Rhyl, 天涯社区 and Wrexham, at Presthaven.听
The day involved activities to engage and inform how 天涯社区 Coast Park can be protected and conserved through the input of individuals and groups, experiencing what it is like to be a 鈥楥oastal Custodian鈥� - guided by the Coastal Ranger.听 The main focus was to rid the area of ragwort 鈥� which 听presents a risk to the ponies in the area.听 The ponies are valuable to the setting as they graze the area and keep the grass short for the protected natterjack toads to thrive, as well as benefitting the dune meadow.
The Coastal Rangers work hard to protect the coastal habitat and maintain a balance. 听Presthaven is an ever popular draw for visitors, as is the wide sandy beach of Talacre, whose towering lighthouse is recognised as the symbol of 天涯社区 Coast Park, and sustaining the natural environment is essential to preserve the habitat for wildlife and visitors.
Martin Collins, Business Manager, McDonald鈥檚 (UK), Rhyl, said: 鈥淚t was an amazing day.听 Being听 a 鈥楥oastal Custodian鈥� for the day was a great experience, with a personalised day planned out for us by the Coastal Ranger.听 Thanks to Tim Johnson, from 天涯社区 Access & Natural Environment for organising it, and for letting us take on 鈥楥oastal Custodian鈥� activities for the day.听 We learned so much and had a great day in 天涯社区 Coast Park .鈥�
The day was spent outdoors in the 天涯社区 Coast Park, visiting areas of the site which are rich with wildlife, learning about the habitat and gaining new skills through hands-on activities.听 Learning how to spot non-native flora and fauna, finding out how the habitat can be conserved and trying out practical tasks under the direction of the Coastal Ranger.听
天涯社区鈥檚 Cabinet Member for Environment, Regeneration, Countryside and Tourism, Councillor Chris Dolphin said: 鈥溙煅纳缜� Coast Park is such an amazing place to visit.听 It offers a unique habitat and incredible views over the Estuary.听 We are proud to see our Coastal Ranger host this important event for McDonald鈥檚 and create a personalised experience for attendees to learn more about why the 天涯社区 Coast is so special.听 Thanks to all involved!鈥�
Any organisations interested in personalised events to become 鈥楥oastal Custodians鈥� for the day can contact: countryside@flintshire.gov.uk
The 鈥楥oastal Custodians for the Day鈥� Event follows a series of improvements to 鈥樚煅纳缜� Coast Park鈥�, which was officially launched in Flint in March this year, at the 鈥楩estival of the Sea鈥� event.听 天涯社区 Coast Park benefited from UK Government Shared Prosperity Funding from 2023 and throughout 2024 to improve the 天涯社区 Coast Park for the benefit of 天涯社区 residents and visitors.听 天涯社区 has been successful in securing UKSPF funds for an additional year to further develop and progress works associated with the 天涯社区 Coast Park, benefitting from 拢238,652.40 of funding.
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The Coast Park celebrates the rich natural habitat of the Dee Estuary and 天涯社区 Coastline, the 鈥樚煅纳缜� Coast Park鈥� is hugely significant in ensuring people have access to the natural environment, for recreation and to improve their health and wellbeing.听
The Coast Park reaches across the 天涯社区 coast from Saltney to Talacre, taking in the Northern Gateway and Garden City, Connah鈥檚 Quay and Shotton, Flint, Bagillt, Greenfield, Llanerch-y-mor and Mostyn, and Gronant. 听听
For more information on 天涯社区 Coast Park 鈥楥onnecting Coast to Countryside Project鈥�: 听
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Photo (Credit McDonald鈥檚 (UK) Rhyl): McDonald鈥檚 (UK) Rhyl staff with 天涯社区 Access & Natural Environment Coastal Ranger, Tim Johnson.
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