Thursday and Friday groups will be out in full force this week so as always, read on for the details. I'll be joining Friday folk this week to get stuck in so do bear with the absolute beginner! Luckily, no experience is necessary to come along to any of our Conservation Groups, just enthusiasm, so for anyone that's been thinking about coming along, don't worry you won't be the only newbie this week :)
Once again a ginormous thank you to those of you that have said yes to Lambing in March. And to those that are thinking about it, give me a shout and join the fun! There, that's my weekly Lambing bit done...
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Have a great week,
Hannah
Volunteering Development Manager
Coming up this week...
Thursday Group (Abingdon), 25th January
This week the group will be carrying on where they left off, coppicing willow at Thrupp Lake, but with the addition of a bonfire! As usual the day will be from 10am-3pm(ish) and do bring wellies as there are areas which are now really wet underfoot, thanks to all that rain over the weekend! Please meet at the metal vehicle gate into Little Homes Field - accessed via Tuckwell’s yard (orange arrow on the streetmap link here) and let Lucy know if you plan to come along.
Friday Group (Little Wittenham), 26th January
The team will be heading back to the hedge near Paradise Wood this week to carry on with their stretch of hedgelaying. As always if you would like to take part please meet Adam outside the workshop just below the visitors car park at the Earth Trust Centre at 9am.In other news
Assistant Shepherds Required!
As you may know, lambing season is nearly upon us! Emma Blomfield, our resident shepherd, is currently looking for one or two students/volunteers to help with her 350 flock of mostly Lleyn ewes. The first lambs are due mid-March but there are a later bunch lambing mid-April to May so it's going to be a very busy time! This is an ideal opportunity for students to learn and gain relevant work experience or for volunteers looking to add to their CV or knowledge base. 
Hours can be flexible and part time to suit individual situations and Emma is happy to take on a beginner. There will be school groups and the general public visiting throughout the lambing season so you will need good people skills and be happy to comply with excellent health and safety.
Important: unfortunately we cannot take volunteers under the age of 16 for this role. This is most suited to students studying relevant college courses or other qualifications e.g. aiming towards veterinary studies/animal care.
If you'd like to find out more, just send me an email.
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