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[edit] Chew Valley Lake

This is a partial self nomination - although I didn't start the article I've done a fair amount of work on the page (as I live about 500m from the lake). Various changes have been made in the light of comments raised in the peer review. Thanks are also due to those who sorted out scientific names & provided maps etc. The lake is a site of Special scientific interest and also a centre for leisure activities and hopefully the article reflects the history, ecology and uses etc. Rod 19:26, 2 February 2006 (UTC)

  • I won't vote just yet, but here's a few more suggestions:
    • Rotate the plaque photo one or two degrees counter clockwise (I will do this myself if somebody doesn't get there first).
    • Some of the external links that are incorporated within the text serve as references (or at least confirm the facts listed), and would look better as <ref>s at the end of the sentence.
    • I know you've already listed your sources, but it might be better to specifically cite them where they're used.
    • I don't know if listing bus routes is particularly encyclopedic, but I'm not concerned enough to let that affect how I vote.
  • I promise to read though it properly eventually, but I've been at work for eleven hours, so not today! Joe D (t) 01:03, 3 February 2006 (UTC)


Thanks for the comments and advice It would be great if you would rotate the plaque - I don't have the knowledge or software I've tried to do something with the referencing etc, but found the guidance confusing, there doesn't seem to be a standard format & several articles use different approaches - not sure if what I'm doing is <ref>s as you suggest I wondered about the bus routes but thought it fitted with the environmental theme - encouraging people to cycle or come by public transport. Rod 13:07, 3 February 2006 (UTC)

  • Comment: Weak/short lead- it should be expanded. AndyZ 20:54, 3 February 2006 (UTC)

I have added a few bits (including SSSI status) to the lead paragraph - do you think this is enough? I've done more edits on the references and external links & hope this meets style guides (which I still find a bit confusing on this). Rod 16:46, 4 February 2006 (UTC)

Looking really good now. Don't forget to keep ensuring any new statements you add (e.g. the recent insect stuff) are referenced SP-KP 19:30, 7 February 2006 (UTC)

I've done a ref for the insects as suggested, but haven't got anthing else to add. It's got as far as I can get it Rod 09:30, 11 February 2006 (UTC)
  • Object - lead could be expanded, the section "Access and transportation" could be as well. Good article, though! Flcelloguy (A note?) 17:50, 12 February 2006 (UTC)

I've expanded the lead paragraph and section on Access and transportation further. Do you think these are enough? Rod 19:35, 12 February 2006 (UTC)