March 29, 2002

Butterflies of the Weaver Valley

The Cheshire and Peak District branch of Butterfly Conservation has published a free leaflet about the 26 butterfly species to be found along the Weaver Navigation from Winsford downstream to Frodsham. Six common butterflies, Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell, Gatekeeper, Speckled Wood, Orange Tip and Common Blue, are featured in artwork painted by Ben Smart. Each is shown against a landscape feature such as the Salt Union tower at Winsford and the Horse Bridge at Dutton Locks.

Funding for the leaflets was kindly provided by Vale Royal Borough Council and INEOS Chlor via the Weaver Valley Initiative. The leaflets are being distributed in time for Easter and will be widely available from locations such as libraries, council and information centres.

For further information please contact the INEOS Chlor Press Office:

Craig Welsh
Telephone: 01928 511528
Fax: 01928 569459
Email: craig.welsh@ineoschlor.com