Weekly update, 30th January

 

A glorious sunny hint of spring g'day to you all! There are definite signs of spring at Wallingford Castle Meadows where winter aconite (above) and snowdrops have been spotted.

A huge thanks to those who have put their hands up for Lambing in the last week and another big thanks to those that have so far filled in the volunteer contact preferences form - if you haven't yet, it only takes two seconds!

Another fun-filled half term is just round the corner - read on for more about how you can help out...

Don't forget it's the first Saturday of the month this weekend which means it's Saturday Group at Abbey Fishponds. Thursday Group, I'm out with you to say hello this week! Let's hope for some more sun...

Have a lovely week,

Hannah
Volunteering Development Manager

Coming up this week:

Thursday Group (Abingdon), 1st February

Thank you to everyone who came out last week, the group made real progress coppicing the willow at Little Homes Field near Thrupp Lake. This week they’ll be carrying on where they left off including having 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 - accessed via Tuckwell’s yard (orange arrow on Streetmap). Please let Lucy know whether you can make it.

Friday Group (Little Wittenham), 2nd February

It's more hedgelaying for the group at Paradise Wood this week. Please meet Adam outside the workshop just below the visitors car park at the Earth Trust Centre at 9am if you would like to take part.

Saturday Group (Abbey Fishponds), 3rd February

Thanks to all who came out last month, the group did a brilliant job of topping up the woodchip on the footpaths! For this month’s work party they’ll be carrying on with some reedbed/fen cutting and raking in a wet section of the reserve (so wellies are a must!) and a couple of other jobs. As usual please meet Lucy at 9.30am at the Hadland Road entrance to Abbey Fishponds (OX14 3XW or orange arrow on Streetmap). Please park considerately as this is a residential area. If you intend to come along, please let Lucy know.

In other news

Wildlife Wednesday at Mowbray Fiends, 14th February

Half term is just around the corner so we've got a week of activities to keep the young ones busy! As always, Wildlife Wednesday will be out and about, this time at Mowbray Fields in Didcot (OX11 8SU). It's a brilliant event that invites families to come out and learn about the nature just on their doorstep. These sessions are always greatly helped by the assistance of volunteers, so whether you've done this with us before or it's all brand new and extra exciting, come along and have some fun! Drop us a line to find out more.