Friends of Shillingford Wood
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Work parties
Educational walks and Talks
Social activities
Garden party
Sunday 17th August 2024
Thank you to everyone who made it along to the garden party at The Cottage. We enjoyed lots of Pimms, tasty cakes, ice cream and splendid raffle prizes while raising over £500. Thanks to Di and Eric for the use of their lovely garden .
events 2024
Volunteering - we will be holding work parties each Saturday throughout October and November 2024 meeting at 10.00am in the church car park. The main tasks to be carried out are laurel clearing, coppicing of elder and possibly some fencing work. No need to book, just turn up, we'd love to see you.
We have some tools but please bring along seceteurs or loppers if possible.
Wildlife Dinner 2024
Following the success of last years dinner we are pleased to announce we will be holding one again this year. Make a note in your diary for Saturday 23rd November 2024.
There will be a presentation about the making of the film 'four seasons in Shillingford Wood'.
More details to follow nearer the time.
Restoring the Balance
David Ramsden MBE is head of conservation at the Barn Owl Trust. His talk will include an introduction to the Barn Owl, the effects of changing farming practices, conservation measures for Barn Owls and the work of the Barn Owl Trust. His talk will illustrate the close links between Barn Owls and people, and show the environmental conseqences of everyday human activity.
Monday 3rd February 2025 7.30pm in Shillingford St George Village Hall.
Why not join one of our work parties?
Community involvement
Keep an eye on this website for details of upcoming work parties. We would love it if you would like to join us...
Tree guard removal
We have finally removed the last of the tree guards (although the odd few do remain deep in the undergrowth which we will remove as they surface).
walks and talks
We have a number of educational events in the pipeline so keep an eye out for details. Dates etc to be confirmed...
come along to a
shillingford wildlife group talk
Bird Boxes
We have now completed installing bird and bat boxes including two tawny owl boxes. We're looking forward to seeing how many are used.
David Ramsden MBE
“Restoring the Balance”
David is head of conservation at the Barn Owl Trust. His talk will include an introduction to Barn Owls and the work of the Barn Owl Trust.
Monday 3rd Feb 2025. 7.30pm in the Village Hall
watch this space
We have some educational events in the pipeline, dates to be confirmed...