If you want to get involved. We would love to hear from you! Get in touch with Mike: mjlmail3@gmail.com
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
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LATEST NEWS FROM TWEACK
The Withdean Eldred Avenue Copse Keepers was formed twenty five years ago in response to threats to local woodland from development. The Local Nature Reserve Withdean Woods, and the Railway Land” along the length of Eldred Avenue, were protected as a result. Westdene Green with it’s copse, and Westdene Woods, combine to form a green corridor. Sussex Wildlfe Trust also own and maintain land here. TWEACK has, this year, held workdays in the LNR working with Neil Doyle, the CityParks Ranger. The footpaths there have long been maintained by the CityParks Friday Group, and TWEACK We organised an “Outdoors” section at the Westdene Village Fair in September, where we welcomed Judith New and the New Apiary beekeepers, HK Hedgehogs promotion, Peter Goodman wool-carding craft, and MJWoods’ Stag Beetle display. Marcus held a quiz to identify specimens from The Booth Museum which was very successful, and enjoyed by visitors. Our Christmas event joined Friends of Westdene Green in the Barn with their mulled wine and mince-pie afternoon for the annual wreath-making. The materials were gathered from Stanmer Park during the previous [wet] day, with thanks to Lesley and Richard. TWEACK would welcome help with new tasks this coming year, when the nature of “opportunities” is changing. Brighton and Hove Greenspaces is now established on-line, as an umbrella contact forum where TWEACK appears. There is reduced input from Brighton-Hove City Council for maintenance, and so the announcement of grant funding for “Pocket Parks” is most welcome, and our application is in hand. The details will be available on-line and in newsletters. Please contact us if you are able to help or support, we would love to see you. |
FoWDG PARTNERSHIP WITH TWEACK
The Withdean Westdene Woods and Eldred Avenue Copse Keepers have been looking after our Local Nature Reserves for over 25 years. TWEACK and FoWDG are now working closely together. We are responsible for the Covert (copse beside The Barn) and proposed changes [to be realised] in front of the Barn, with direct communication with CityParks for insurance and guidance when working with the Ranger. Please participate with any help you can give, such as outdoor workdays or projects.
LOOK AFTER OUR SPARROWS
TWEACK have been distributing small-bird nest boxes locally. These two are now on the Barn, and we wait to see if the local sparrows move in. Brighton and Hove Sparrow Project are offering these for voluntary donation, so if you could put one or more on your property, please let us know. We will be collecting photo's of their occupation to share with you.
WORKDAYS
Workdays with Sussex Wildlife Trust and TWEACK, our local woodland group are scheduled regularly throughout the year.
Volunteering in Brighton & Hove Parks and Open Spaces
The Cityparks Team have co-ordinated a number of volunteering activities.
Follow the links below to find out more and book your place
Nature conservation volunteering with BHCC Ranger team
A group meets every Friday at 10am. If you would like to come along or would be available on another day, email cityparks.volunteers@brighton-hove.gov.uk
Stanmer Park
There are major changes planned and a Woodland Management Scheme Click here for info
The Withdean Westdene Woods and Eldred Avenue Copse Keepers have been looking after our Local Nature Reserves for over 25 years. TWEACK and FoWDG are now working closely together. We are responsible for the Covert (copse beside The Barn) and proposed changes [to be realised] in front of the Barn, with direct communication with CityParks for insurance and guidance when working with the Ranger. Please participate with any help you can give, such as outdoor workdays or projects.
LOOK AFTER OUR SPARROWS
TWEACK have been distributing small-bird nest boxes locally. These two are now on the Barn, and we wait to see if the local sparrows move in. Brighton and Hove Sparrow Project are offering these for voluntary donation, so if you could put one or more on your property, please let us know. We will be collecting photo's of their occupation to share with you.
WORKDAYS
Workdays with Sussex Wildlife Trust and TWEACK, our local woodland group are scheduled regularly throughout the year.
Volunteering in Brighton & Hove Parks and Open Spaces
The Cityparks Team have co-ordinated a number of volunteering activities.
Follow the links below to find out more and book your place
Nature conservation volunteering with BHCC Ranger team
A group meets every Friday at 10am. If you would like to come along or would be available on another day, email cityparks.volunteers@brighton-hove.gov.uk
Stanmer Park
There are major changes planned and a Woodland Management Scheme Click here for info