Our latest newsletter is available to download here as a pdf (about 3Mb): MMG Newsletter Autumn 2015 Contents of this issue include: An update on our appeal to purchase Kingcoed Meadows Information about our Contractors List Meadow restoration by Green Hay Strewing, a demonstration attended by Sheelagh Kerry and Martin Fenn-Smith A report from Ray… Read More Our Autumn Newsletter
Our Autumn meeting this year will be in Usk at the Centenary Hall, on Tuesday 20th October, with very special guest speaker Dr Rosie Plummer, Director of the National Botanic Garden of Wales. Rosie became director in 2010, ten years after the opening of the Garden and research centre. It’s now the most visited garden in Wales, with… Read More Autumn Meeting Tuesday 20 October 2015
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
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
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
Now 2015 has well and truly started, it’s time to blow away the cobwebs and get back to helping nature at Rogiet Countryside Park. Work parties are happening on Monday 26th January Tuesday 3rd February Saturday 14th March Keep Wales Tidy are organising these work days and are asking for volunteers to help maintain and improve… Read More Winter Work Parties at Rogiet Countryside Park
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