The inaugural meeting of Carmarthenshire Meadows Group was held in March 2015, as reported in our Spring newsletter, and over the summer they held a series of meadows visits. They have recently launched their web site http://www.carmarthenshiremeadows.com. Their next event is a Meadow Management Training Day on Saturday 22nd August at Brynare, Harford (10.30am to 4pm)… Read More Carmarthenshire Meadows Group
Herefordshire Meadows Network is a new, informal group of meadow owners managing and conserving grassland. Founded in 2015, the group is visiting meadows in Herefordshire this summer. Here are details of their next events – you must book to go on one of these visits (details below). 7th July 2015 6 – 8.30 pm New… Read More Herefordshire Meadows Network: July Events
Update: Gwent Wildlife Trust will have someone on site at their New Grove Meadows reserve near Trellech during the day, so it is well worth adding this to your tour around. This is Monmouthshire’s Coronation Meadows (together with New Grove Farm next door) and one of the best wildflower meadows in the country. [If you… Read More Meadows Open Day 14 June 2015
The owners of New Grove Farm, next door to the Gwent Willdife Trust reserve, are holding an open day on 6th June in aid of Home-Start, the family support charity that helps parents to build better lives for their children. The meadows at New Grove Farm form part of the Monmouthshire’s Coronation Meadows (together with… Read More New Grove Farm: Meadows Charity Open Day 6 June
Now available here as a high resolution download (2 MB pdf): MMG Newsletter Spring 2015 As well as news about our spring and summer events, and of course our Kingcoed appeal, contents include An update on Bee Friendly Monmouthshire and how the council’s Pollinator Policy is doing Our upcoming project, in collaboration with Parish Grasslands Project,… Read More Our Spring 2015 Newsletter
Monmouthshire County Council’s decision last year to adopt a Pollinator Policy was a major step forward for the wildflowers, bees and other pollinators. The county-wide displays of wildflowers were admired by everyone and were a major step forward. Link to How you Can Help There is still some way to go, however, before the Council’s… Read More Bee Friendly Verges: Improving but Still Could Do Better!
Our Spring Meeting on 23 April will be held at Bridges Community Centre, in Monmouth. (Booking information and directions below) This year we shall be talking about our exciting project to purchase Kingcoed Meadows. We’ll also feature some of our members talking about their experiences, and sharing their successes and lessons learnt. Ruth Allen & Ian Draycott from… Read More Spring Meeting and AGM, Thursday 23 April 2015
Gwent Wildlife Trust has 300 small bales of hay for sale, located at Pentwyn Farm, Penallt. It is certified organic and is made from their SSSI hay meadows. £3.50 buyer collects. For more information please contact Tim Green – tgreen@gwentwildlife.org 01600 740600
The national wild flower charity Flora Locale have announced their training programme for this year. Courses are held all over the UK and cover some very useful topics for Meadows group members. Events are tailored to the needs of land managers and others involved in the design, management and restoration of wild plants and habitats for… Read More Flora Locale Training Courses 2015
This year Monmouthshire Plant Group are running another series of Plant Walks led by Steph Tyler and Elsa Wood. MMG members are welcome, as well as any other interested botanist or anyone wanting to improve their identification skills. This is the provisional programme but please note the venues may change. It is essential that you book… Read More Plant Walks 2015
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