About us
The Bay is a Nature and Wellbeing Programme, offering people living in Morecambe Bay the opportunity to get outdoors, connect with nature, and take part in a range of activities which cover the 5 Ways to Wellbeing.
It has been set up to tackle the feelings of isolation and loneliness in Morecambe Bay after the global pandemic. Created by partner organisations; The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside, The Eden Project, Cumbria Wildlife Trust and Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, the two-year project will be based in Barrow-in-Furness, Morecambe and Wyre.
Taking part in activities such as beach cleans, nature walks and rock pooling, as well as having opportunities to learn new skills, participants will connect with the wonderful nature of the Bay, as well as connecting with other people.
We want everyone to experience the amazing and dynamic, yet naturally calming environment of the Bay, feel the benefit of being in nature with like-minded people, and be inspired to take action for natures recovery.
Rhoda Wilkinson - Nature and Wellbeing Manager, The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside
Our hubs
We have three hub areas where our team are based, Barrow-in-Furness at the northernmost point of the Bay, Morecambe in the centre, and Wyre at the southernmost point. These hub areas mean that the team are spread throughout the large geographical area of Morecambe Bay and can support people who need it from all over.
Barrow-in-Furness
Barrow has a long industrial history, however despite it's industrial roots, there's a huge wealth of nature and wildlife, particularly on Walney Island at the south of the peninsula, which is home to the largest Grey Seal colony in the North West.
Morecambe
Morecambe is a seaside town in Lancashire, and was a popular holiday resort in the last century. It has a wealth of amazing wildlife, including being an important feeding location for migrating seabird and wader colonies.
Wyre
Wyre is a borough in Lancashire with a fishing background. In spring, from our base at Rossall Point observation tower, you'll be able to see migrating terns, and in autumn it's a great place to see starling murmurations.
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