KHWP newsletter - Sep 15 web.pdf
Transcript of KHWP newsletter - Sep 15 web.pdf
Families – Get Active, and Go Wild!
Natural Ways to Wellbeing
Volunteer for Nature!
Team Building for Schools at Bedgebury Pinetum
Wild GuideEvents for Autumn / Winter 2015/16
Kent High Weald FREE
Will your shelter be water and
windproof enough to win points?
Bedgebury Team BuildingBring your school to Bedgebury for a wild day out in the woods!Build confidence
Improve communication
Have fun!Cross a snake pit, walk blindfolded through the
woods, and conquer the Tower of Hannoi
to claim your points.
Duration Activity Prices*
3hr Session Any 2 Activities £7.50 per student
5hr Session All 3 Activities £10 per student
Visit www.khwp.org.uk/bedgebury for more. For enquiries, bookings or if you want a bespoke experience
please contact us on: [email protected] / 01580 212972
*Prices accurate at 01/10/2015. Minimum charges apply. See website for terms and conditions.
KHWP link countryside and communities through tasks and events across the borough of Tunbridge Wells. We work with community groups, schools, Parish
and Town Councils, local businesses and individuals to take care of wildlife reserves, to train, lead and support volunteers, and run Forest Schools.
kent.gov.uk
Puzzle your way around the Pinetum
using maps and way markers to earn points for your
team.
Orienteering
Team Challenge
Shelter Building
The BUGGS Flying Squad will be out and about in Showfields & Ramslye. Meet at the NumberOne Community Centre, TN2 5PX for weeding, pruning and garden improvements!
Did you know that just being outdoors makes you feel better? Add to that the good that you are doing
for nature and your community and you have a recipe for all round wonderful wellbeing! Join in
with one of our wellbeing days, meet friendly and interesting people, feel great!
Natural Ways to Wellbeing
Tue 6 Oct - 10am until 1pmTue 3 Nov - 10am until 1pmTue 8 Dec - 10am until 1pmTue 2 Feb - 10am until 1pmThu 25 Feb - 10am until 3pmTue 1 Mar - 10am until 1pmThu 24 Mar - 10am until 3pmThu 31 Mar - 10am until 3pm
We've teamed up with Grosvenor & Hilbert Park Community Orchard to co-celebrate Apple Day and
World Mental Health Day. Come along for some apple pressing/ tea and cake/ craft acvities and a trug load of wellbeing!
Hilbert Woods LNR
Saturday 10 October
10am until 3pm
For the full programme and directions to sites visit www.khwp.org.uk
Wild Child Weekend Workouts!Sat 3 Oct – Wild Explorers at Barnett’s Wood LNRSat 24 Oct – Bug Hotels at Hilbert Woods LNRSat 5 Dec – Crafty Critters at Sherwood LakeSat 6 Feb – Wild Explorers at Tunbridge Wells CommonSat 5 Mar – Nest Box Building at Sherwood LakeSat 2 Apr – Easter Eggstravaganza! Barnett’s Wood LNR
GOGO
Half-term happenings…
Halloween Lantern Making
Mon 26 Oct– Sherwood Lake
Nest Box Building
Weds 17 Feb – Sherwood Lake
Easter Wild Child Workout
Tues 29 March – Sherwood Lake
DON’T
FORGET! Dress for the weather
and bring a snack
and drink. All
events are free
and run from 10.30am
to 1.30pm
Volunteer for Nature!www.khwp.org.ukTel: 01580 212972All volunteering days begin at 10am and end at 3pm. Come for as little or as long as you like!
Weds
9
Get on Deck!Get ready for some more decking action as we continue building the Heritage Lottery Funded boardwalk in Roundabout Wood
Hilbert Woods LNR
TN2 3SF
Thurs
10
Get on Board!Not had enough decking action? Join us for another day of important Heritage Lottery Funded work replacing the boardwalk!
Hilbert Woods LNR
TN2 3SF
Weds
16
Clear the DecksWe will be cutting another cant within the streamside woodland. Clearing small areas of woodland helps improve the habitat for dormice!
Cinderhill Community Woodland TN12 7EF
Thurs
17
Spring cleanLend a hand and help a local resident with a day of garden improvements.
Ashley Park Close
RusthallTN4 8TB
Weds
23
Rhody-oh!Help control invasive laurel and rhododendron in this beautiful ancient woodland. Big bonfires guaranteed!
TN2 CentreSherwood Lake
TN2 3LZ
Thurs
24
BUGGSLend a hand and help a local resident with a day of garden improvements.
Number OneCommunity
CentreTN2 5PX
Weds
30
Hedge on the EdgeFree tuition in the techniques of this traditional craft. We will be continuing to lay the hedge next to the picnic area.
Barnett's Wood LNR
meet TN4 9DT
Thurs
31
BUGGSLend a hand and help a local resident with a day of garden improvements.
Number OneCommunity
CentreTN2 5PX
Weds
20 Cop that!Coppicing in High Woods
High Woods TN2 4TU
Thurs
21
Close to the 'EdgeContinuing where we left off with laying the Eridge hedge.
Number OneCommunity
CentreTN2 5PX
Sat
23
C'mon down!Our traditional scrub clearance and coppicing activity, roaring fire guaranteed!
Southborough Common TN4 0RU
Weds
27
Lay it on ThickLots to do today! Help us improve the Crane Valley woodland habitat with some coppicing and hedgelaying
Crane Valley TN17 3DQ
Thurs
28
Rhody-oh!Help control invasive laurel and rhododendron in this beautiful ancient woodland. Big bonfires guaranteed!
TN2 CentreSherwood Lake
TN2 3LZ
FebruaryWeds
3
C'mon down!Our traditional scrub clearance and coppicing activity, roaring fire guaranteed!
Southborough Common TN4 0RU
Thurs
4
Over the HedgeWe will be laying the picnic area hedge which was planted several years ago by volunteers. Learn the techniques of this traditional countryside craft with free tuition!
Barnett's Wood LNR
meet TN4 9DT
Weds
10 Glade 'n' ShadeCreate some glades and rides in Birch Wood
Birch Wood, Bidborough
TN4 0B
Thurs
11
Chop Chop Spend the day enjoying the traditional woodland craft of coppicing as we continue our annual rotational management in Roundabout Wood
Hilbert Woods LNR
TN2 3SF
Weds
17
Family work outA chance for families to get involved in the management of this local wildlife site
TN2 CentreSherwood Lake
TN2 3LZ
Thurs
18
C'mon down!Our traditional scrub clearance and coppicing activity, roaring fire guaranteed!
Southborough Common TN4 0RU
Weds
24
Off the Beaten TrackContinue with creating a wide ride through the woods, enhancing the habitat for butterflies and flowers.
Cinderhill Community Woodland TN12 7EF
Thurs
25
BUGGSLend a hand and help a local resident with a day of garden improvements.
Number OneCommunity
CentreTN2 5PX
Sat 27
C'mon down!Our traditional scrub clearance and coppicing activity, roaring fire guaranteed!
Southborough Common TN4 0RU
March
Weds
2
Hedge Your BetsFree tuition in the techniques of this traditional craft. We will be continuing to lay the hedge next to the picnic area.
Barnett's Wood LNR
meet TN4 9DT
Thurs
3
C'mon down!Our traditional scrub clearance and coppicing activity, roaring fire guaranteed!
Southborough Common TN4 0RU
OctoberThurs
1 Cut to the Quick Help clear the meadows from invading brambles and enjoy a crackling bonfire.
Barnett's Wood LNR
meet TN4 9DT
Sat 3
Weed OffWe'll remove some of the vegetation from the pond at Matfield village green.
Matfield Village Pond
TN12 7JT
Weds
7 Path to PeaceHelp us clear a new pathway to extend the woodland memorial area.
Tunbridge Wells Crematorium
TN2 5JJ
Thurs
8 Clear the DecksWe will be clearing the silver birch saplings and an area of the oldest heather on this day of heath management.
CinderhillCommunityWoodlandTN12 7EF
Weds
14 C'mon down!Our traditional scrub clearance and coppicing activity, roaring fire guaranteed!
Southborough Common TN4 0RU
Thurs
15 Boardwalk this WayHelp to rebuild the Heritage Lottery Funded boardwalk in Roundabout Wood
Hilbert Woods LNR
TN2 3SF
Weds
21 Boardwalk this Way Again!Help to rebuild the Heritage Lottery Funded boardwalk in Roundabout Wood
Hilbert WoodsLNR
TN2 3SF
Thurs
22 Font of KnowledgeLearn how to create in-channel woody debris on the River Teise and some bank side coppicing
Bayham L’EgliseTN3 8AW
Weds
28 Scrub Up!Another visit to this small greenspace to keep back the scrub and continue with the coppice.
Reynolds Lane TN4 9XN
Thurs
29 C'mon down!Our traditional scrub clearance and coppicing activity, roaring fire guaranteed!
Southborough Common TN4 0RU
NovemberWeds
4
It's A Fair CopCoppicing in Birch Wood and creating glades and rides
Birch Wood, Bidborough
TN4 0B
Thurs
5
Laurel quarrelHelp control invasive laurel and rhododendron in this beautiful ancient woodland. Big bonfires guaranteed!
Sherwood Lake TN2 3LZ
Weds
11
Can you dig it?We'll be improving the wildlife area with a new pond and fence
Broadwater Down Primary
School TN2 5RP
Weekend Task
Thurs
12
Can you dig it too?We'll be improving the wildlife area with a new pond and fence
Broadwater Down Primary
School TN2 5RP
Sat 14
C'mon down!Our traditional scrub clearance and coppicing activity, roaring fire guaranteed!
Southborough Common TN4 0RU
Weds
18
Rhody-oh!Help control invasive laurel and rhododendron in this beautiful ancient woodland. Big bonfires guaranteed!
Sherwood Lake TN2 3LZ
Thurs
19
Edge funWoodland Edge Management at this local nature reserve
Hilbert Woods LNR
TN2 3SF
Weds
25
Through the UndergrowthWe will be clearing a glade in the woods to provide a warm sunny spot for butterflies as well as building a hibernaculum for reptiles.
Barnett's Wood LNR
meet TN4 9DT
Thurs
26
C'mon down!Our traditional scrub clearance and coppicing activity, roaring fire guaranteed!
Southborough Common TN4 0RU
DecemberWeds
2
Ride and ShineCreate some glades and rides in High Woods.
High Woods TN2 4TU
Thurs
3
Working on the EdgeHelp us with our annual woodland edge management - by clearing scrub and coppicing we help improve this important habitat for biodiversity
Hilbert Woods LNR
TN2 3SF
Weds
9
C'mon down!Our traditional scrub clearance and coppicing activity, roaring fire guaranteed!
Southborough Common TN4 0RU
Thurs
10
Tiz the Season to be Merry & CoppiceHelp with some annual hazel coppicing in the woods and celebrate the coming of Christmas with some wreath making and mince pies!
Hilbert Woods LNR
TN2 3SF
Weds
16
Beat a PathWorking deep in the High Weald ancient woodland, we will be widening the path through Cinderhill by removing some of the trees and scrub.
Cinderhill Community Woodland TN12 7EF
Thurs
17
C'mon down!Our traditional scrub clearance and coppicing activity, roaring fire guaranteed!
Southborough Common TN4 0RU
JanuaryWeds
6
C'mon down!Our traditional scrub clearance and coppicing activity, roaring fire guaranteed!
Southborough Common TN4 0RU
Thurs
7
No room for the INNSHelp control invasive laurel and rhododendron in this beautiful ancient woodland. Big bonfires guaranteed!
Sherwood Lake TN2 3LZ
Weds
13
Eridge HedgeFree tuition on this day of hedgelaying! Working along the Eridge Road to improve safety and help wildlife.
Number OneCommunity
CentreTN2 5PX
Thurs
14
C'mon down!Our traditional scrub clearance and coppicing activity, roaring fire guaranteed!
Southborough Common TN4 0RU
DirectionsBarnett’s Wood (Local Nature Reserve)From North Farm turn right up Yew Tree Lane, just before High Brooms station, take the right by St Matthew’s Primary school onto Powdermill Lane. The meeting point for volunteers is the mini roundabout at the bottom of Powdermill Lane. Postcode: TN4 9DT OS Grid Ref: TQ591421
Cinderhill Community WoodlandFrom the Kippings Cross roundabout on the A21 take the road to Matfield. In the centre of Matfield turn left at the crossroads, the entrance to Cinderhill is approximately 100 metres past the end of the 30mph limit and go along the track marked ‘Nature Conservation Area’ to the small car park which is the meeting point for volunteers. Postcode: TN12 7EF OS Grid Ref: TQ651424
Hilbert Woods (Local Nature Reserve)Coming from the A21 on the Pembury Road, turn right onto Sandhurst Road, then left onto Ferndale Road, turn right onto Hilbert Road and follow it to the end. The meeting point for volunteers is the entrance to the park. Postcode: TN2 3SF OS Grid Ref: TQ594407
Crane Valley (Local Nature Reserve)From the Wilsley Pound roundabout take the A229 towards the centre of Cranbrook. Go up the High Street and turn left into the Co-op car park. The meeting point for volunteers is the recyling point in the car park. Postcode: TN17 3DQ OS Grid Ref: TQ777361
Sherwood LakeComing from the A21 on the Pembury Road (A264), turn right onto Sandhurst Road, right at the Robin Hood pub onto Birken Road, right onto Friars Way, left onto Greggs Wood Road and right onto Lakeside. There is a small car park here for the TN2 Centre which is the meeting point for volunteers.Postcode: TN2 3LZ OS Grid Ref: TQ602410
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