Hen Harrier Day

Not many people will know that the Hen Harrier is critically endangered with approximately 4 breeding pairs in England and slightly more in double figures in Scotland. To highlight the plight of this beautiful bird, many Hen Harrier days took place around the UK. The Hen Harrier is the icon for the Forest of Bowland so what better place to have an event is there than Abbeystead village hall! The day consisted of a wonderful collage of films of the Hen Harrier in action by Bryony, paintings by Janet Mary Robinson, (part proceeds going towards the event), harpist Celia with other musicians played lovely evocative music, just right for the occasion . Attending were the cycling Mayor of Lancaster Jon Barry and greetings were sent by MP Cat Smith.