Tag Archives: volunteers

Sat 13th April Bushwaka event at Bryngarw Country Park

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

Hi All,   You may have seen in the local press that the park are hosting a Bushwaka Day this coming Saturday.It’s the first time it’s been done, and they’re all hoping for a successful event and some dry weather! … Continue reading →

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Who’s a pretty birdie?

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

Here are some wonderful pictures of some of our waterfowl taken recently from the southern hide at Kenfig Pool by Adrian Morrison. They are truly outstanding and many thanks to Adrian for sharing them  and allowing me to use them … Continue reading →

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Tues 19th Mar 5.30pm – Amphibian Training Course

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

TUESDAY EVENING 19 MARCH 5.30PM TO 9.15PM. At Kenfig National nature Reserve Visitor Centre 17:30 – 19:15 – powerpoint presentations 19:15 – 21:15 – surveying ponds Kenfig and Bridgend volunteers welcome – bring snacks etc if you like!  

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Bridgend Countryside Volunteers are never Sker-ed of a bit of tree planting!

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

Tree Planting at Sker Farm, Kenfig Friday 1st February 2012.  Bridgend finally saw some good weather on Friday morning for our latest countryside event.  Some of our veteran tree planters from the last event at Coed y Mwstwr Hotel were … Continue reading →

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‘…it only takes some volunteers to plant a thousand trees’

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

Tree Planting at Coed y Mwswtr Hotel, Coychurch 26thJanuary 2013 This was the first Bridgend Countryside volunteer event of the year and snow was still on the ground when we met at Coed y Mwtswr Hotel for some tree planting.Coed … Continue reading →

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Spread the word ………

Posted on December 14, 2012 by

Why not encourage your friends, family and colleagues to subscribe to this blog? It’s free and they can be kept up to date with all the fantastic volunteer opportunities and events which are regularly held to raise awareness, manage and … Continue reading →

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Bryngarw Balsam Bashed! – 7th July

Posted on July 10, 2012 by

We welcomed 2 new volunteers who braved the inclement July weather – Charlene and her son Josh, plus 5 regulars, Dan and Helen. Although the weather wasn’t great, we managed to do 4 hours work and cleared quite a large … Continue reading →

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Keep Wales Tidy Voucher Scheme

Posted on June 15, 2012 by

The Keep Wales Tidy voucher scheme This year Keep Wales Tidy is pleased to be able to offer community groups up to £300 worth of garden centre vouchers. The vouchers are available to support voluntary groups to undertake practical environmental … Continue reading →

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All kinds of everything!

Posted on June 1, 2012 by

Countryside and Biodiversity Events, Courses and Workshops 2012 Please remember to regularly check the  pages on the blog for information on upcoming local, national and international events, courses and workshops – I am updating them regularly as I receive notifications. … Continue reading →

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Not enough litter-pickers to go round! – Beach Clean at Newton Burrows

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

  Beach Clean at Newton Burrows 10th March 2012 (aka Not enough litter pickers to go around!!)       A big thank you to the 21, (yes 21) people who turned up for the Newton Beach Clean on Saturday … Continue reading →

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