Taking place on the first Sunday of May, International Dawn Chorus Day is the worldwide celebration of nature’s greatest symphony. All across the world people rise early to revel in the sweet sound of birdsong. One not to miss! Event … Continue reading
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Annual Early Purple Orchid Count and Wildflower Survey – 28 April 2-4pm
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The East Carmarthenshire local group of the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales will be holding an outdoor event next Sunday. It is an annual early purple orchid count and wildflower survey. It will be led by Colin Miles. … Continue reading
Growing Meadow Plants in Molehill Soil – a small trial
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Many thanks to Julian for this update on his trialling of introducing plug plants to his meadows. ———————————————————————————————————— I thought readers might be interested in this post, based on a talk I gave to the CMG meeting last autumn, but … Continue reading
Ponds, Pools and Puddles: Free online talk and book launch 2 May 19.00 to 20.30. Freshwater Habitats Trust.
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Many of you may have ponds or scrapes on your land. This talk may be of interest. They say: Join us for the launch of Ponds, Pools and Puddles, the new book from our CEO Jeremy Biggs and Technical Director Penny Williams. The latest … Continue reading
Message to members: Why does CMG want information about your land?
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At the Spring meeting at Bancyfelin on 13th April, Isabel Macho and Andrew Martin from the CMG Steering Group spoke on why we would like to know more about the land that CMG members collectively own and/or manage. The last … Continue reading
Saturday’s meeting – change on one speaker!
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Matthew Collinson can’t be with us so the talk on Orchards will be replaced by a talk on Hedgerows. Everything else is the same. We hope to see you there.
Spring Meeting – 13 April 2024 – Bancyfelin Village Hall
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An event for your diary: Wildlife filming with Kate MacRae 7.30 pm 20 March
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The Wildlife Trust’s East Carmarthenshire Local Group has an event coming up: Wildlife filming with Kate MacRae. Wed 7.30 pm on 20th March at the Capel Newydd Vestry Hall, Crescent Road, Llandeilo SA19 6HN. Their event summary is: “Join us … Continue reading
The Wildlife Trust’s East Carmarthenshire Local Group – First event of the year: 21 February
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This evening event, the first of the year will be on Wednesday 21 February at 7.30pm at the Capel Newydd Vestry Hall, Crescent Road, Llandeilo SA19 6HN The event will be a talk by the very knowledgable Liam Olds on … Continue reading
Another hedging course: Cwm Arian over 4 days in Feb and March 24
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Hedging courses seem increasingly popular – and I spotted this one being run by Cwm Arian in Tegryn, Llafyrnach. The focus is on hedge restoration, laying and care. The cost is £280 for the four days – each one on a consecutive … Continue reading
Carmarthenshire Meadows Group - Grŵp Dolydd Sir Gaerfyrddin 