Lego animals return to Mere for spring
FOURTEEN giant Lego brick animals will be on display at a West Lancashire attraction this spring.
Martin Mere Westland Centre, in Burscough, will be reintroducing the 11 animals that first appeared in August 2016, including a large North American river otter, a Hawaiian goose (Ne Ne) – the world’s rarest goose – a giant kingfisher and a flamingo, plus a giant common frog called Fred.
But they will also be hiding three surprise new models on the trail.
Martin Mere has confirmed that the 4ft sculptures, which are inspired by real species at centre, will be at the attraction for five weeks, from Wednesday May, 9 until Sunday, June 24.
Nick Brooks, Martin Mere’s general manager, said: “We are very excited to welcome back these amazing sculptures to WWT Martin Mere for the spring.
“The characters look fantastic, especially the new surprise additions, our visitors were bowled over by them when we had then in August 2016 and we are expecting a great response.
“Not forgetting at this time new life will also be in full swing with chicks, goslings, ducklings and cygnets all around the grounds to allow all of our visitors to get close to nature whilst searching for the brick animals.”
The trail is included in the usual admission fee for the site – adults £11.45, children £6.13, under fours free, or a family ticket for two adults highways and transport capital programmes.
Ms Cooper had strongly criticised the council over delays in the work beginning. She said: “It is shocking that the council have still not decided on the best approach after two years of so-called investigations during which time the bridge’s condition will be getting worse and an often ignored weight restriction is in place.
“The county council need to explain what plan of action they are proposing, exactly what the costs are and when the work is intended to start. and two children £29.90.
The attraction is open every day from 9.30am to 6pm during summer months and parking is free of charge.
For more information, or find out about other workshops, visit www. wwt.org.uk/martinmere.
“The county council also need to be clear about the problem and its solutions as the costs for the project seem to be all over the place, ranging from £750,000 to £7m depending on what report you’re reading.
“The bridge forms part of an important route through the town and an already congested Ormskirk cannot sit and wait for this bridge to fall down and cause traffic misery”
A county council spokesman stated that the plan was now in place as stated in the December report, and that work will begin in the next financial year.