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Free Taster session next week (wales outdoor learning week)for dry stone walling 2,day mini course r 18th and 19th please contact susy - places limited (sorry for late notice) 07929830966 or email info@sirhowyhillwoodlands.co.uk ... See MoreSee Less
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Wish we had stone as nice as that!
John Hill
Ethelred Unready
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A wonderful weekend at our Pole Lathe training session, with thanks to Maurice Clother and Sherwood Keough. We are learning new wood turning and green woodwork skills so that we can offer sessions to the public. We've been taught how to make shave horses, lathes and how to use them. Here are our gang and their stools.
Maurice and Sherwood will be coming to our Brynskaldr event in May, so pop up and see the lathes in action and try it yourself! ... See MoreSee Less
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This is amazing. I would really love to take part when you are ready to roll this out to the public.
We need your help!
Volunteers are vital in the running and upkeep of Sirhowy Hill Woodlands. Volunteering is rewarding, fun and you can learn new skills, meet a wonderful bunch of people and be part of something special.
You don't need to have any particular skills! We provide ongoing training and development for committed volunteers.
You don't have to rule yourself out due to health or illness! We all have something, we are a bunch of volunteers with dodgy knees, hips, backs, bits and heads! You are still worthwhile!
If you want to discuss your particular health issues first? Email Kathryn (Director/Nurse) @ kathryn.learwood@sirhowyhillwoodlands.co.uk for advice.
Just give us a go, if you don't like it, you've tried, if you do, you're hooked!
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Now its the time of frogspawn and toad spawn, please see this advice from Amphibian and Reptile Conservation.
Should I move frogs or spawn – can I get some for my pond?
We do not recommend moving animals or their spawn around because of the threat of unwittingly transferring various amphibian diseases and invasive plants. In most parts of the UK, amphibians (particularly common frogs and smooth newts) should find their own way to good quality ponds. It can take two years or more for a pond to colonise so do not be concerned if your pond is not immediately inundated with amphibians. Download our Dragons in your Garden leaflet for tips on attracting amphibians.
What the law says: All wild, native amphibians (adults and spawn) are protected against sale/trade. Please inform us if you see amphibians being sold (including on internet auction sites); it is legal to buy/sell exotic or captive bred individuals/spawn though this should be stated in the advert.
You may be tempted to introduce some spawn from elsewhere to try and help your local population but we advise against this. By moving spawn you can accidentally introduce diseases and invasive pond plants. If you have seen frogs but no spawn it's important to remember that all amphibian life-stages form a natural part of the food chain. Spawn is probably the lifecycle stage that is the safest from the attack of predators, despite the numerous predators in and out of the pond. Spawn will also sink below the surface in deep water so it may not be visible. Occasionally, spawn can sink below the surface and die; it is particularly susceptible to late frosts.
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Spawn & tadpoles FAQs
www.arc-trust.org
Frequently Asked Questions about... spawn and tadpoles!0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Please don't dump cuttings or garden waste in the woodlands. We have someone along Beaufort Road/Sirhowy side dumping cherry laurel. This isn't a native species to the UK and quickly re grows, as you can see from what we pulled out. It is fast growing and hard to get rid of. Please dispose of your green waste appropriately. ... See MoreSee Less
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People need to be made more aware of this problem. Invasive are one of the biggest threats to our biodiversity 😞
Those look like Japanese laurel cuttings - just as bad if left lying as the cuttings will reroot and grow if left on the ground
Lazy sods.
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Check it out! Our Brynskaldr event is now up on our website with a schedule of what activities and who we have coming. Tickets now live too!
Are you a business or musical act looking for publicity and exposure? Come and enquire about a stall via kathryn.learwood@sirhowyhillwoodlands.co.uk
www.sirhowyhillwoodlands.co.uk/event/brynskaldr-event-may-2nd-3rd/2026-05-03/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Any bees about in the woodlands yet?
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We saw some today in the gardens plus a butterfly and a damsel fly!!!
A lot of insects around: bees, flies, and ladybirds.
Yes, I've seen a couple over this last week
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Exciting free opportunity for 18-21 year olds!
"Applications now open for this fully funded forestry youth camp for 18-21 year olds from diverse backgrounds this Summer in Wales. We're inviting young people with racialised identities, from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, queer and trans folk, and young women, from both urban and rural communities to apply. We need to diversify forestry!
It will be a week of fun, learning and adventure, connecting with nature and each other, exploring what trees do for us, learning about forest ecology, crafting with trees, fire making, working in the woods, cooking together on a fire, stargazing, exploring and fireside fun.
All costs covered inc travel, food, outdoor gear and camping kit. Sign up form: docs.google.com/forms/d/1U7DjY1Ps25kaPyEUT50p0zapj9bsvpJBHSbtCBLb2mA/viewform?edit_requested=true - the deadline 30th April. Email ForestryYouthCamp@gmail.com or can follow us on Instagram at @ForestryYouthCamp for more info." ... See MoreSee Less
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