There was an excellent turn out at the Exning Community Church Hall when Dr Steve Boreham (geologist, ecologist and an ‘expert’ on chalk springs and streams) gave a fascinating talk on the geological history of the Seven Springs.
After which Jeremy Ricketts explained that Steve had trained him in using the water analysis equipment sponsored by the Octopus Renewals Infrastructure Trust (ORIT). To date he explained that due to the lack of rain over the past year it has only been possible to collect spring water from the Roman Baths, which are part of the lower Seven Springs.
The good news is that the results so far classify the spring water as High/Good under the Water Framework Directive, which are the two highest levels of cleanliness.
After a number of in depth questions on chalk streams the evening was rounded off by the audience ‘tucking into’ homemade cakes and biscuits.
Donations of £336 were received during the evening which will help with further work on the river.
