Butterfly Conservation
saving butterflies, moths and our environment
Friday, 21st July 10am - TBA
Suitable for:
Leader: Neil Hulme 07778 306816 nh@nhulme.eclipse.co.uk
Location: Park Corner Heath
Meeting place: The nearest town is Uckfield, and the grid reference for the entrance to the Rowland Wood is TQ516 147. To reach it, travel through Halland and turn south off the A22 at the Landrover Man (BN8 6RD) into Park Lane. Turn right immediately into small private road. The entrance is on the right. The gate will be open so you can drive into the site and park down the track where there is plenty of space..
Some of us will be meeting (my own ETA 10 am, others earlier) on Friday (21 July) to cut and stack Bracken on PCH. Bob/Michael will be mowing paths to a double width, while Ill be on the brushcutter. If anyone is able to get along, to help bundle up and stack Bracken, your assistance would be gratefully received.
Sunday, 20th August 10:30am - 1pm
Suitable for:
Leader: Geoff Stevens dbsgms@gmail.com
Location: Bevendean
Grid Reference: TQ338064
Meeting place: Meeting place. Opposite Bevendean School between 115A and 117 Heath Hill Avenue by the bus stop. Postcode BN2 4JP. This is on the 48 bus route or there is plenty of street parking.
Find out more about conservation working parties at Bevendean Down and the Friends of Bevendean Down here.
Saturday, 9th September 10.00 am - 2.00 pm.
Suitable for:
Leader: Dave Harris d.harris8@btinternet.com
Location: A259 Buckle By-Pass, Seaford
Grid Reference: TQ47030014
Meeting place: Meet at the bus stop at the bottom of Hill Rise opposite Hawth Hill, Bishopstone
Following on from a successful weekend last year, the dates for a `second tranche` of Wall Cotoneaster clearance from this site has now been set for Saturday the 9th and Sunday the 10th of September.
By way of background, the steep slopes of the cutting through which the road runs support a colony of Small Blue, whose numbers have declined in recent years as the kidney vetch on this site has been swamped out by the growth of cotoneaster. The objective of this work is to remove the cotoneaster and allow the kidney vetch to flourish once again. Work was slow last year due to the steepness of the site and the need to bag and remove all that was cut to comply with the terms of the licence granted to BC by East Sussex County Highways. This year, following consultation with other interested parties (there are other insect and plant interests here), a decision has been made to work on the flat and wider Eastern end, which should considerably speed matters and also be a lot safer.
The work parties will run from 10.00 am till about 2.00 pm. All are welcome to join us for as long or as short a part of that time as you wish.
Yellow reflective tabards, gloves, loppers and secateurs will be available, but feel free to bring your own if you have them. Sturdy gripping footwear, long - sleeved shirt / jumper and jeans would be sensible. Cold drinks, biscuits and cake will also be on hand as a `bribe` - can`t guarantee the weather or Long - Tailed Blue, though!
Sunday, 10th September 10.00 am - 2.00 pm.
Suitable for:
Leader: Dave Harris d.harris8@btinternet.com
Location: A259 Buckle By-Pass, Seaford
Grid Reference: TQ47030014
Meeting place: Meet at the bus stop at the bottom of Hill Rise opposite Hawth Hill, Bishopstone
Following on from a successful weekend last year, the dates for a `second tranche` of Wall Cotoneaster clearance from this site has now been set for Saturday the 9th and Sunday the 10th of September.
By way of background, the steep slopes of the cutting through which the road runs support a colony of Small Blue, whose numbers have declined in recent years as the kidney vetch on this site has been swamped out by the growth of cotoneaster. The objective of this work is to remove the cotoneaster and allow the kidney vetch to flourish once again. Work was slow last year due to the steepness of the site and the need to bag and remove all that was cut to comply with the terms of the licence granted to BC by East Sussex County Highways. This year, following consultation with other interested parties (there are other insect and plant interests here), a decision has been made to work on the flat and wider Eastern end, which should considerably speed matters and also be a lot safer.
The work parties will run from 10.00 am till about 2.00 pm. All are welcome to join us for as long or as short a part of that time as you wish.
Yellow reflective tabards, gloves, loppers and secateurs will be available, but feel free to bring your own if you have them. Sturdy gripping footwear, long - sleeved shirt / jumper and jeans would be sensible. Cold drinks, biscuits and cake will also be on hand as a `bribe` - can`t guarantee the weather or Long - Tailed Blue, though!
Wednesday, 20th September 9.00 am - continues until around lunchtime
Suitable for:
Leader: John Murray johnmurray0905@gmail.com
Location: Heyshott
Grid Reference: SU900177
Meeting place: There is limited parking at the South end of Heyshott village at SU900177, then walk for about a mile up the slope to the work site. For those who would like assistance with their equipment, please meet at Upper Cranmore (the fourth gravel drive on the right after the Unicorn pub just after the cart shed on the verge) at 8.45am so that they can be taken up with the quad bike.
Work starts on site at 9.00 am and continues until around lunchtime. You are welcome to come along for as much or as little of this time as suits you. Work is with hand tools only, which will be provided, but we recommend you wear stout boots, work gloves and safety glasses. Work party dates may be changed at short notice, particularly if the weather is wet, so if you are travelling any distance please check before setting off with Nigel Symington on 07808 936900.
Wednesday, 27th September 9.00 am - continues until around lunchtime
Suitable for:
Leader: John Murray johnmurray0905@gmail.com
Location: Heyshott
Grid Reference: SU900177
Meeting place: There is limited parking at the South end of Heyshott village at SU900177, then walk for about a mile up the slope to the work site. For those who would like assistance with their equipment, please meet at Upper Cranmore (the fourth gravel drive on the right after the Unicorn pub just after the cart shed on the verge) at 8.45am so that they can be taken up with the quad bike.
Work starts on site at 9.00 am and continues until around lunchtime. You are welcome to come along for as much or as little of this time as suits you. Work is with hand tools only, which will be provided, but we recommend you wear stout boots, work gloves and safety glasses. Work party dates may be changed at short notice, particularly if the weather is wet, so if you are travelling any distance please check before setting off with Nigel Symington on 07808 936900.
Wednesday, 4th October 9.00 am - continues until around lunchtime
Suitable for:
Leader: John Murray johnmurray0905@gmail.com
Location: Heyshott
Grid Reference: SU900177
Meeting place: There is limited parking at the South end of Heyshott village at SU900177, then walk for about a mile up the slope to the work site. For those who would like assistance with their equipment, please meet at Upper Cranmore (the fourth gravel drive on the right after the Unicorn pub just after the cart shed on the verge) at 8.45am so that they can be taken up with the quad bike.
Work starts on site at 9.00 am and continues until around lunchtime. You are welcome to come along for as much or as little of this time as suits you. Work is with hand tools only, which will be provided, but we recommend you wear stout boots, work gloves and safety glasses. Work party dates may be changed at short notice, particularly if the weather is wet, so if you are travelling any distance please check before setting off with Nigel Symington on 07808 936900.
Thursday, 5th October 10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Suitable for:
Leader: Neil Hulme 07778 306816 nh@nhulme.eclipse.co.uk
Location: Clapham
Grid Reference: TQ09550664
Meeting place: Location: Church Copse, meeting in the car park at Clapham Saint Mary the Virgin (take LEFT fork on gravelled track after crossing the paddocks).
Well be working alongside South Downs National Park staff/volunteers and local volunteers to coppice Hazel, to produce habitat for the Pearl-bordered Fritillary and other wildlife. Please wear strong gloves and footwear and bring a packed lunch. Please contact Neil to register attendance and ensure that suitable tools (sharp handsaws or loppers) are available.
Saturday, 7th October 9:00am - 15:00pm
Suitable for:
Leader: Dr Dan Danahar 0779 111 3918 Dan@BigNature.co.uk
Location: Liz Williams Butterfly haven
Grid Reference: TQ 3093 0724
Habitat restoration for early successional chalk grassland butterflies. Tools will be supplied but please bring gloves etc. Tea and coffee provided. We will be brush cutting the reserve and need qualified brush cutters and people to help burn the waste
Sunday, 8th October 8.30 am - continues until around lunchtime
Suitable for:
Leader: Michael Blencowe sussexgrayling@aol.com
Location: Park Corner Heath
Grid Reference: TQ 51546 14720
Tools will be supplied but please bring gloves and any tea / coffee etc. There are plenty of tasks to suit everyone and all help is very much appreciated.
Wednesday, 11th October 9.00 am - continues until around lunchtime
Suitable for:
Leader: John Murray johnmurray0905@gmail.com
Location: Heyshott
Grid Reference: SU900177
Meeting place: There is limited parking at the South end of Heyshott village at SU900177, then walk for about a mile up the slope to the work site. For those who would like assistance with their equipment, please meet at Upper Cranmore (the fourth gravel drive on the right after the Unicorn pub just after the cart shed on the verge) at 8.45am so that they can be taken up with the quad bike.
Work starts on site at 9.00 am and continues until around lunchtime. You are welcome to come along for as much or as little of this time as suits you. Work is with hand tools only, which will be provided, but we recommend you wear stout boots, work gloves and safety glasses. Work party dates may be changed at short notice, particularly if the weather is wet, so if you are travelling any distance please check before setting off with Nigel Symington on 07808 936900.
Sunday, 15th October 10:30am - 1pm
Suitable for:
Leader: Geoff Stevens dbsgms@gmail.com
Location: Bevendean
Grid Reference: TQ338064
Meeting place: Meeting place. Opposite Bevendean School between 115A and 117 Heath Hill Avenue by the bus stop. Postcode BN2 4JP. This is on the 48 bus route or there is plenty of street parking.
Find out more about conservation working parties at Bevendean Down and the Friends of Bevendean Down here.
Wednesday, 18th October 9.00 am - continues until around lunchtime
Suitable for:
Leader: John Murray johnmurray0905@gmail.com
Location: Heyshott
Grid Reference: SU900177
Meeting place: There is limited parking at the South end of Heyshott village at SU900177, then walk for about a mile up the slope to the work site. For those who would like assistance with their equipment, please meet at Upper Cranmore (the fourth gravel drive on the right after the Unicorn pub just after the cart shed on the verge) at 8.45am so that they can be taken up with the quad bike.
Work starts on site at 9.00 am and continues until around lunchtime. You are welcome to come along for as much or as little of this time as suits you. Work is with hand tools only, which will be provided, but we recommend you wear stout boots, work gloves and safety glasses. Work party dates may be changed at short notice, particularly if the weather is wet, so if you are travelling any distance please check before setting off with Nigel Symington on 07808 936900.
Thursday, 19th October 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Suitable for:
Leader: Neil Hulme 07778 306816 nh@nhulme.eclipse.co.uk
Location: Clapham
Grid Reference: TQ09550664
Meeting place: Location: Church Copse, meeting in the car park at Clapham Saint Mary the Virgin (take LEFT fork on gravelled track after crossing the paddocks).
Well be working alongside South Downs National Park staff/volunteers and local volunteers to coppice Hazel, to produce habitat for the Pearl-bordered Fritillary and other wildlife. Please wear strong gloves and footwear and bring a packed lunch. Please contact Neil to register attendance and ensure that suitable tools (sharp handsaws or loppers) are available.
Wednesday, 25th October 9.00 am - continues until around lunchtime
Suitable for:
Leader: John Murray johnmurray0905@gmail.com
Location: Heyshott
Grid Reference: SU900177
Meeting place: There is limited parking at the South end of Heyshott village at SU900177, then walk for about a mile up the slope to the work site. For those who would like assistance with their equipment, please meet at Upper Cranmore (the fourth gravel drive on the right after the Unicorn pub just after the cart shed on the verge) at 8.45am so that they can be taken up with the quad bike.
Work starts on site at 9.00 am and continues until around lunchtime. You are welcome to come along for as much or as little of this time as suits you. Work is with hand tools only, which will be provided, but we recommend you wear stout boots, work gloves and safety glasses. Work party dates may be changed at short notice, particularly if the weather is wet, so if you are travelling any distance please check before setting off with Nigel Symington on 07808 936900.
Sunday, 29th October 10.30 am - continues until around 3.00pm
Suitable for:
Leader: Neil Hulme 07778 306816 nh@nhulme.eclipse.co.uk
Location: Rewell Wood
Grid Reference: SU983076
Meeting place: The sawmill in the southern part of Rewell Wood, accessed via a concealed turning off the eastbound A27 dual carriageway between Fontwell and Arundel. The turning is marked by a thick overhead cable crossing the dual carriageway. Extreme caution must be exercised on both entry and exit. Drive up the track through the open gate until you reach the sawmill.
Coppicing Sweet Chestnut with South Downs Volunteer Ranger Service.
Requirements: Please make sure you are wearing appropriate, protective work clothes including strong boots, gloves and eye protection. Please also bring a packed lunch and drinks. Tools provided.
Wednesday, 1st November 9.00 am - continues until around lunchtime
Suitable for:
Leader: John Murray johnmurray0905@gmail.com
Location: Heyshott
Grid Reference: SU900177
Meeting place: There is limited parking at the South end of Heyshott village at SU900177, then walk for about a mile up the slope to the work site. For those who would like assistance with their equipment, please meet at Upper Cranmore (the fourth gravel drive on the right after the Unicorn pub just after the cart shed on the verge) at 8.45am so that they can be taken up with the quad bike.
Work starts on site at 9.00 am and continues until around lunchtime. You are welcome to come along for as much or as little of this time as suits you. Work is with hand tools only, which will be provided, but we recommend you wear stout boots, work gloves and safety glasses. Work party dates may be changed at short notice, particularly if the weather is wet, so if you are travelling any distance please check before setting off with Nigel Symington on 07808 936900.
Thursday, 2nd November 9.30am - 15.30
Suitable for:
Leader: Fiona Haynes 07917 243 984 (Bill Downey) billdowney@sky.com
Location: Oaken Wood
Grid Reference: TQ02672 35262.
Meeting place: Oaken Wood is a very difficult site to access, has extremely limited parking and we also have to ensure that the forest roads are kept clear for Forestry Commission vehicles. For this reason the meeting place will be at the car park at nearby Sidney Wood and we will then transfer into a couple of cars for the short journey to Oaken Wood It is at Tickners Heath on the Dunsfold Road between the village of Dunsfold and the A281 at Alford Crossways. The car park is on the south side of the roa
Please make sure you are wearing work clothes, stout boots and bring waterproofs in case of rain. Please also bring a packed lunch, water and flasks of tea or other hot drinks.
All hand tools and PPE will be provided as appropriate to the task in hand. However, if you have your own PPE (e.g. gloves), please bring these along. Training will be provided in the use of hand tools and safety procedures.
The next workparty of the 2017/2018 season at Oaken Wood will take place on Thursday 2nd November.
The task for the day will be to widen Ride 5 and possibly progress to Ride 2 so continuing the excellent work we have been doing to create habitat for the Wood White. One side of these rides was cleared last year - so the task will be to broaden the ride to its full width and bring much more light into the wood.
Please could you Bill know if you are able to attend by email or text (no need to inform me if you cant) this is to give us an idea of numbers on the day.
Wednesday, 8th November 9.00 am - continues until around lunchtime
Suitable for:
Leader: John Murray johnmurray0905@gmail.com
Location: Heyshott
Grid Reference: SU900177
Meeting place: There is limited parking at the South end of Heyshott village at SU900177, then walk for about a mile up the slope to the work site. For those who would like assistance with their equipment, please meet at Upper Cranmore (the fourth gravel drive on the right after the Unicorn pub just after the cart shed on the verge) at 8.45am so that they can be taken up with the quad bike.
Work starts on site at 9.00 am and continues until around lunchtime. You are welcome to come along for as much or as little of this time as suits you. Work is with hand tools only, which will be provided, but we recommend you wear stout boots, work gloves and safety glasses. Work party dates may be changed at short notice, particularly if the weather is wet, so if you are travelling any distance please check before setting off with Nigel Symington on 07808 936900.
Sunday, 12th November 8.30 am - continues until around lunchtime
Suitable for:
Leader: Michael Blencowe sussexgrayling@aol.com
Location: Park Corner Heath
Grid Reference: TQ 51546 14720
Tools will be supplied but please bring gloves and any tea / coffee etc. There are plenty of tasks to suit everyone and all help is very much appreciated.
Wednesday, 15th November 9.00 am - continues until around lunchtime
Suitable for:
Leader: John Murray johnmurray0905@gmail.com
Location: Heyshott
Grid Reference: SU900177
Meeting place: There is limited parking at the South end of Heyshott village at SU900177, then walk for about a mile up the slope to the work site. For those who would like assistance with their equipment, please meet at Upper Cranmore (the fourth gravel drive on the right after the Unicorn pub just after the cart shed on the verge) at 8.45am so that they can be taken up with the quad bike.
Work starts on site at 9.00 am and continues until around lunchtime. You are welcome to come along for as much or as little of this time as suits you. Work is with hand tools only, which will be provided, but we recommend you wear stout boots, work gloves and safety glasses. Work party dates may be changed at short notice, particularly if the weather is wet, so if you are travelling any distance please check before setting off with Nigel Symington on 07808 936900.
Thursday, 16th November 10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Suitable for:
Leader: Neil Hulme 07778 306816 nh@nhulme.eclipse.co.uk
Location: Clapham
Grid Reference: TQ09550664
Meeting place: Location: Church Copse, meeting in the car park at Clapham Saint Mary the Virgin (take LEFT fork on gravelled track after crossing the paddocks).
Well be working alongside South Downs National Park staff/volunteers and local volunteers to coppice Hazel, to produce habitat for the Pearl-bordered Fritillary and other wildlife. Please wear strong gloves and footwear and bring a packed lunch. Please contact Neil to register attendance and ensure that suitable tools (sharp handsaws or loppers) are available.
Sunday, 19th November 10:30am - 1pm
Suitable for:
Leader: Geoff Stevens dbsgms@gmail.com
Location: Bevendean
Grid Reference: TQ338064
Meeting place: Meeting place. Opposite Bevendean School between 115A and 117 Heath Hill Avenue by the bus stop. Postcode BN2 4JP. This is on the 48 bus route or there is plenty of street parking.
Find out more about conservation working parties at Bevendean Down and the Friends of Bevendean Down here.
Wednesday, 22nd November 9.00 am - continues until around lunchtime
Suitable for:
Leader: John Murray johnmurray0905@gmail.com
Location: Heyshott
Grid Reference: SU900177
Meeting place: There is limited parking at the South end of Heyshott village at SU900177, then walk for about a mile up the slope to the work site. For those who would like assistance with their equipment, please meet at Upper Cranmore (the fourth gravel drive on the right after the Unicorn pub just after the cart shed on the verge) at 8.45am so that they can be taken up with the quad bike.
Work starts on site at 9.00 am and continues until around lunchtime. You are welcome to come along for as much or as little of this time as suits you. Work is with hand tools only, which will be provided, but we recommend you wear stout boots, work gloves and safety glasses. Work party dates may be changed at short notice, particularly if the weather is wet, so if you are travelling any distance please check before setting off with Nigel Symington on 07808 936900.
Wednesday, 29th November 9.00 am - continues until around lunchtime
Suitable for:
Leader: John Murray johnmurray0905@gmail.com
Location: Heyshott
Grid Reference: SU900177
Meeting place: There is limited parking at the South end of Heyshott village at SU900177, then walk for about a mile up the slope to the work site. For those who would like assistance with their equipment, please meet at Upper Cranmore (the fourth gravel drive on the right after the Unicorn pub just after the cart shed on the verge) at 8.45am so that they can be taken up with the quad bike.
Work starts on site at 9.00 am and continues until around lunchtime. You are welcome to come along for as much or as little of this time as suits you. Work is with hand tools only, which will be provided, but we recommend you wear stout boots, work gloves and safety glasses. Work party dates may be changed at short notice, particularly if the weather is wet, so if you are travelling any distance please check before setting off with Nigel Symington on 07808 936900.
Wednesday, 6th December 9.00 am - continues until around lunchtime
Suitable for:
Leader: John Murray johnmurray0905@gmail.com
Location: Heyshott
Grid Reference: SU900177
Meeting place: There is limited parking at the South end of Heyshott village at SU900177, then walk for about a mile up the slope to the work site. For those who would like assistance with their equipment, please meet at Upper Cranmore (the fourth gravel drive on the right after the Unicorn pub just after the cart shed on the verge) at 8.45am so that they can be taken up with the quad bike.
Work starts on site at 9.00 am and continues until around lunchtime. You are welcome to come along for as much or as little of this time as suits you. Work is with hand tools only, which will be provided, but we recommend you wear stout boots, work gloves and safety glasses. Work party dates may be changed at short notice, particularly if the weather is wet, so if you are travelling any distance please check before setting off with Nigel Symington on 07808 936900.
Thursday, 7th December 9.30am - 15.30
Suitable for:
Leader: Jayne Chapman and Harry Clarke 07917 243 984 (Bill Downey) billdowney@sky.com
Location: Oaken Wood
Grid Reference: TQ02672 35262.
Meeting place: Oaken Wood is a very difficult site to access, has extremely limited parking and we also have to ensure that the forest roads are kept clear for Forestry Commission vehicles. For this reason the meeting place will be at the car park at nearby Sidney Wood and we will then transfer into a couple of cars for the short journey to Oaken Wood It is at Tickners Heath on the Dunsfold Road between the village of Dunsfold and the A281 at Alford Crossways. The car park is on the south side of the roa
Please make sure you are wearing work clothes, stout boots and bring waterproofs in case of rain. Please also bring a packed lunch, water and flasks of tea or other hot drinks.
All hand tools and PPE will be provided as appropriate to the task in hand. However, if you have your own PPE (e.g. gloves), please bring these along. Training will be provided in the use of hand tools and safety procedures.
Mobile numbers for problems on the day are:
Bill Downey 07917 243 984
Harry Clarke 07773 428935
Sunday, 10th December 8.30 am - continues until around lunchtime
Suitable for:
Leader: Michael Blencowe sussexgrayling@aol.com
Location: Park Corner Heath
Grid Reference: TQ 51546 14720
Tools will be supplied but please bring gloves and any tea / coffee etc. There are plenty of tasks to suit everyone and all help is very much appreciated.
Tuesday, 12th December 10.00 am -
Suitable for:
Leader: Neil Hulme 07778 306816 nh@nhulme.eclipse.co.uk
Location: Park Corner Heath
Grid Reference: TQ 51546 14720
A heavy work party (chainsaw and brushcutter) for this Tuesday (10.00 am at the main gate), so any help with either brushcutting, dragging, burning etc. would be much appreciated. I need at least one person there as back-up for chainsaw use.
Wednesday, 13th December 9.00 am - continues until around lunchtime
Suitable for:
Leader: John Murray johnmurray0905@gmail.com
Location: Heyshott
Grid Reference: SU900177
Meeting place: There is limited parking at the South end of Heyshott village at SU900177, then walk for about a mile up the slope to the work site. For those who would like assistance with their equipment, please meet at Upper Cranmore (the fourth gravel drive on the right after the Unicorn pub just after the cart shed on the verge) at 8.45am so that they can be taken up with the quad bike.
Work starts on site at 9.00 am and continues until around lunchtime. You are welcome to come along for as much or as little of this time as suits you. Work is with hand tools only, which will be provided, but we recommend you wear stout boots, work gloves and safety glasses. Work party dates may be changed at short notice, particularly if the weather is wet, so if you are travelling any distance please check before setting off with Nigel Symington on 07808 936900.
Friday, 22nd December 10.00 am - 3.00pm
Suitable for:
Leader: Neil Hulme 07778 306816 nh@nhulme.eclipse.co.uk
Location: Park Corner Heath
Grid Reference: TQ 51546 14720
Tools will be supplied but please bring gloves and any tea / coffee etc. There are plenty of tasks to suit everyone and all help is very much appreciated.e.
There will be gingerbread
Wednesday, 27th December 10.00 am - 3.00pm
Suitable for:
Leader: Neil Hulme 07778 306816 nh@nhulme.eclipse.co.uk
Location: Park Corner Heath
Grid Reference: TQ 51546 14720
Tools will be supplied but please bring gloves and any tea / coffee etc. There are plenty of tasks to suit everyone and all help is very much appreciated.
Thursday, 28th December 10.00 am - 3.00pm
Suitable for:
Leader: Neil Hulme 07778 306816 nh@nhulme.eclipse.co.uk
Location: Park Corner Heath
Grid Reference: TQ 51546 14720
Tools will be supplied but please bring gloves and any tea / coffee etc. There are plenty of tasks to suit everyone and all help is very much appreciated.
Wednesday, 3rd January 9.00 am - continues until around lunchtime
Suitable for:
Leader: John Murray johnmurray0905@gmail.com
Location: Heyshott
Grid Reference: SU900177
Meeting place: There is limited parking at the South end of Heyshott village at SU900177, then walk for about a mile up the slope to the work site. For those who would like assistance with their equipment, please meet at Upper Cranmore (the fourth gravel drive on the right after the Unicorn pub just after the cart shed on the verge) at 8.45am so that they can be taken up with the quad bike.
Work starts on site at 9.00 am and continues until around lunchtime. You are welcome to come along for as much or as little of this time as suits you. Work is with hand tools only, which will be provided, but we recommend you wear stout boots, work gloves and safety glasses. Work party dates may be changed at short notice, particularly if the weather is wet, so if you are travelling any distance please check before setting off with Nigel Symington on 07808 936900.
Thursday, 4th January 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Suitable for:
Leader: Neil Hulme 07778 306816 nh@nhulme.eclipse.co.uk
Location: Clapham
Grid Reference: TQ09550664
Meeting place: Location: Church Copse, meeting in the car park at Clapham Saint Mary the Virgin (take LEFT fork on gravelled track after crossing the paddocks).
Well be working alongside South Downs National Park staff/volunteers and local volunteers to coppice Hazel, to produce habitat for the Pearl-bordered Fritillary and other wildlife. Please wear strong gloves and footwear and bring a packed lunch. Please contact Neil to register attendance and ensure that suitable tools (sharp handsaws or loppers) are available.
Thursday, 4th January 9.30am - 15.30
Suitable for:
Leader: Jayne Chapman and Harry Clarke 07917 243 984 (Bill Downey) billdowney@sky.com
Location: Oaken Wood
Grid Reference: TQ02672 35262.
Meeting place: Oaken Wood is a very difficult site to access, has extremely limited parking and we also have to ensure that the forest roads are kept clear for Forestry Commission vehicles. For this reason the meeting place will be at the car park at nearby Sidney Wood and we will then transfer into a couple of cars for the short journey to Oaken Wood It is at Tickners Heath on the Dunsfold Road between the village of Dunsfold and the A281 at Alford Crossways. The car park is on the south side of the roa
Please make sure you are wearing work clothes, stout boots and bring waterproofs in case of rain. Please also bring a packed lunch, water and flasks of tea or other hot drinks.
All hand tools and PPE will be provided as appropriate to the task in hand. However, if you have your own PPE (e.g. gloves), please bring these along. Training will be provided in the use of hand tools and safety procedures.
Mobile numbers for problems on the day are:
Bill Downey 07917 243 984
Harry Clarke 07773 428935
Friday, 5th January 10.00 am - 3.00pm
Suitable for:
Leader: Neil Hulme 07778 306816 nh@nhulme.eclipse.co.uk
Location: Rowland Wood
Grid Reference: TQ 51546 14720
Meeting place: Rowland Wood reserve, meeting by the metal gate (or drive in if gate open).
Well be felling small and medium sized trees, dragging and burning up brash. All tools provided but please wear strong gloves and footwear and bring a packed lunch.
Wednesday, 10th January 9.00 am - continues until around lunchtime
Suitable for:
Leader: John Murray johnmurray0905@gmail.com
Location: Heyshott
Grid Reference: SU900177
Meeting place: There is limited parking at the South end of Heyshott village at SU900177, then walk for about a mile up the slope to the work site. For those who would like assistance with their equipment, please meet at Upper Cranmore (the fourth gravel drive on the right after the Unicorn pub just after the cart shed on the verge) at 8.45am so that they can be taken up with the quad bike.
Work starts on site at 9.00 am and continues until around lunchtime. You are welcome to come along for as much or as little of this time as suits you. Work is with hand tools only, which will be provided, but we recommend you wear stout boots, work gloves and safety glasses. Work party dates may be changed at short notice, particularly if the weather is wet, so if you are travelling any distance please check before setting off with Nigel Symington on 07808 936900.
Friday, 12th January 9.30am - 15.30
Suitable for:
Leader: Jayne Chapman and Harry Clarke 07917 243 984 (Bill Downey) billdowney@sky.com
Location: Oaken Wood
Grid Reference: TQ02672 35262.
Meeting place: Oaken Wood is a very difficult site to access, has extremely limited parking and we also have to ensure that the forest roads are kept clear for Forestry Commission vehicles. For this reason the meeting place will be at the car park at nearby Sidney Wood and we will then transfer into a couple of cars for the short journey to Oaken Wood It is at Tickners Heath on the Dunsfold Road between the village of Dunsfold and the A281 at Alford Crossways. The car park is on the south side of the roa
Please make sure you are wearing work clothes, stout boots and bring waterproofs in case of rain. Please also bring a packed lunch, water and flasks of tea or other hot drinks.
All hand tools and PPE will be provided as appropriate to the task in hand. However, if you have your own PPE (e.g. gloves), please bring these along. Training will be provided in the use of hand tools and safety procedures.
The next workparty in support of the Small Blue Project will take place on Friday 12th January, 9.30am to 3.30pm at Brockham Quarry.
The workparty will be led by Fiona Haynes.
The task will be to clear scrub on the bank above Brockham Quarry (Point A on the map).
This is a particularly good location for Silver-spotted Skippers and a former site for the Straw Belle moth. It will be our second workparty on this site.
Please could you Bill know if you are able to attend by email or text (no need to inform me if you cant) this is to give us an idea of numbers on the day.
Parking is along Boxhill Rd. Post Code KT20 7JJ Grid Ref TQ1984 5165
The meeting place is the top of Fort Rd at the junction with Boxhill Rd, (Point B on the map)
https://gridreferencefinder.com/?gr=TQ1999251317|Point_s_A|0,TQ1984051651|Point_s_B|0&v=h
Mobile numbers for problems on the day are:
Bill Downey 07917 243 984
Harry Clarke 07773 428935
Sunday, 14th January 8.30 am - continues until around lunchtime
Suitable for:
Leader: Michael Blencowe sussexgrayling@aol.com
Location: Park Corner Heath
Grid Reference: TQ 51546 14720
Tools will be supplied but please bring gloves and any tea / coffee etc. There are plenty of tasks to suit everyone and all help is very much appreciated.
Wednesday, 17th January 9.00 am - continues until around lunchtime
Suitable for:
Leader: John Murray johnmurray0905@gmail.com
Location: Heyshott
Grid Reference: SU900177
Meeting place: There is limited parking at the South end of Heyshott village at SU900177, then walk for about a mile up the slope to the work site. For those who would like assistance with their equipment, please meet at Upper Cranmore (the fourth gravel drive on the right after the Unicorn pub just after the cart shed on the verge) at 8.45am so that they can be taken up with the quad bike.
Work starts on site at 9.00 am and continues until around lunchtime. You are welcome to come along for as much or as little of this time as suits you. Work is with hand tools only, which will be provided, but we recommend you wear stout boots, work gloves and safety glasses. Work party dates may be changed at short notice, particularly if the weather is wet, so if you are travelling any distance please check before setting off with Nigel Symington on 07808 936900.
Sunday, 21st January 10:30am - 1pm
Suitable for:
Leader: Geoff Stevens dbsgms@gmail.com
Location: Bevendean
Grid Reference: TQ338064
Meeting place: Meeting place. Opposite Bevendean School between 115A and 117 Heath Hill Avenue by the bus stop. Postcode BN2 4JP. This is on the 48 bus route or there is plenty of street parking.
Find out more about conservation working parties at Bevendean Down and the Friends of Bevendean Down here.
Wednesday, 24th January 9.00 am - continues until around lunchtime
Suitable for:
Leader: John Murray johnmurray0905@gmail.com
Location: Heyshott
Grid Reference: SU900177
Meeting place: There is limited parking at the South end of Heyshott village at SU900177, then walk for about a mile up the slope to the work site. For those who would like assistance with their equipment, please meet at Upper Cranmore (the fourth gravel drive on the right after the Unicorn pub just after the cart shed on the verge) at 8.45am so that they can be taken up with the quad bike.
Work starts on site at 9.00 am and continues until around lunchtime. You are welcome to come along for as much or as little of this time as suits you. Work is with hand tools only, which will be provided, but we recommend you wear stout boots, work gloves and safety glasses. Work party dates may be changed at short notice, particularly if the weather is wet, so if you are travelling any distance please check before setting off with Nigel Symington on 07808 936900.
Wednesday, 31st January 9.00 am - continues until around lunchtime
Suitable for:
Leader: John Murray johnmurray0905@gmail.com
Location: Heyshott
Grid Reference: SU900177
Meeting place: There is limited parking at the South end of Heyshott village at SU900177, then walk for about a mile up the slope to the work site. For those who would like assistance with their equipment, please meet at Upper Cranmore (the fourth gravel drive on the right after the Unicorn pub just after the cart shed on the verge) at 8.45am so that they can be taken up with the quad bike.
Work starts on site at 9.00 am and continues until around lunchtime. You are welcome to come along for as much or as little of this time as suits you. Work is with hand tools only, which will be provided, but we recommend you wear stout boots, work gloves and safety glasses. Work party dates may be changed at short notice, particularly if the weather is wet, so if you are travelling any distance please check before setting off with Nigel Symington on 07808 936900.
Thursday, 1st February 10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Suitable for:
Leader: Neil Hulme 07778 306816 nh@nhulme.eclipse.co.uk
Location: Clapham
Grid Reference: TQ09550664
Meeting place: Location: Church Copse, meeting in the car park at Clapham Saint Mary the Virgin (take LEFT fork on gravelled track after crossing the paddocks).
Well be working alongside South Downs National Park staff/volunteers and local volunteers to coppice Hazel, to produce habitat for the Pearl-bordered Fritillary and other wildlife. Please wear strong gloves and footwear and bring a packed lunch. Please contact Neil to register attendance and ensure that suitable tools (sharp handsaws or loppers) are available.
Thursday, 1st February 9.30am - 15.30
Suitable for:
Leader: Jayne Chapman and Harry Clarke 07917 243 984 (Bill Downey) billdowney@sky.com
Location: Oaken Wood
Grid Reference: TQ02672 35262.
Meeting place: Oaken Wood is difficult to access, has extremely limited parking and we also have to ensure that the forest roads are kept clear for Forestry Commission vehicles. For this reason the meeting place will be at the car park at nearby Sidney Wood and we will then transfer into a couple of cars for the short journey to Oaken Wood It is at Tickners Heath on the Dunsfold Road between the village of Dunsfold and the A281 at Alford Crossways. The car park is on the south side of the road The post code for sat-navs is GU6 8HU
Please make sure you are wearing work clothes, stout boots and bring waterproofs in case of rain. Please also bring a packed lunch, water and flasks of tea or other hot drinks.
All hand tools and PPE will be provided as appropriate to the task in hand. However, if you have your own PPE (e.g. gloves), please bring these along. Training will be provided in the use of hand tools and safety procedures.
The work will be to improve the betony area in the ride along the west side of the site.
Mobile numbers for problems on the day are:
Bill Downey 07917 243 984
Harry Clarke 07773 428935
Sunday, 4th February 10:45am - 3.00 pm
Suitable for:
Leader: Neil Hulme 07778 306816 nh@nhulme.eclipse.co.uk
Location: Charlton Forest: downland woods south of Heyshott Escarpment
Grid Reference: SU899165
Meeting place: We will meet national park volunteers on the South Downs Way at SU899165 at 10:45am. I will be leaving with a group from the southernmost point of Heyshott village at SU900176 (please park with consideration for residents a short walk to the meet point may be necessary) to start the very steep ascent to the work site at 10:00am.
We will be clearing brash from open areas created by the Pearls of Charlton Forest project (part of Fritillaries for the Future). No tools are required but please wear strong boots and gloves and bring a packed lunch. This is a rare opportunity to look at the extensive project work performed in areas normally closed to the public
Wednesday, 7th February 9.00 am - continues until around lunchtime
Suitable for:
Leader: John Murray johnmurray0905@gmail.com
Location: Heyshott
Grid Reference: SU900177
Meeting place: There is limited parking at the South end of Heyshott village at SU900177, then walk for about a mile up the slope to the work site. For those who would like assistance with their equipment, please meet at Upper Cranmore (the fourth gravel drive on the right after the Unicorn pub just after the cart shed on the verge) at 8.45am so that they can be taken up with the quad bike.
Work starts on site at 9.00 am and continues until around lunchtime. You are welcome to come along for as much or as little of this time as suits you. Work is with hand tools only, which will be provided, but we recommend you wear stout boots, work gloves and safety glasses. Work party dates may be changed at short notice, particularly if the weather is wet, so if you are travelling any distance please check before setting off with Nigel Symington on 07808 936900.
Sunday, 11th February 8.30 am - continues until around lunchtime
Suitable for:
Leader: Michael Blencowe sussexgrayling@aol.com
Location: Park Corner Heath
Grid Reference: TQ 51546 14720
Tools will be supplied but please bring gloves and any tea / coffee etc. There are plenty of tasks to suit everyone and all help is very much appreciated.
Wednesday, 14th February 9.00 am - continues until around lunchtime
Suitable for:
Leader: John Murray johnmurray0905@gmail.com
Location: Heyshott
Grid Reference: SU900177
Meeting place: There is limited parking at the South end of Heyshott village at SU900177, then walk for about a mile up the slope to the work site. For those who would like assistance with their equipment, please meet at Upper Cranmore (the fourth gravel drive on the right after the Unicorn pub just after the cart shed on the verge) at 8.45am so that they can be taken up with the quad bike.
Work starts on site at 9.00 am and continues until around lunchtime. You are welcome to come along for as much or as little of this time as suits you. Work is with hand tools only, which will be provided, but we recommend you wear stout boots, work gloves and safety glasses. Work party dates may be changed at short notice, particularly if the weather is wet, so if you are travelling any distance please check before setting off with Nigel Symington on 07808 936900.
Sunday, 18th February 10:30am - 1pm
Suitable for:
Leader: Geoff Stevens dbsgms@gmail.com
Location: Bevendean
Grid Reference: TQ338064
Meeting place: Meeting place. Opposite Bevendean School between 115A and 117 Heath Hill Avenue by the bus stop. Postcode BN2 4JP. This is on the 48 bus route or there is plenty of street parking.
Find out more about conservation working parties at Bevendean Down and the Friends of Bevendean Down here.
Wednesday, 21st February 9.00 am - continues until around lunchtime
Suitable for:
Leader: John Murray johnmurray0905@gmail.com
Location: Heyshott
Grid Reference: SU900177
Meeting place: There is limited parking at the South end of Heyshott village at SU900177, then walk for about a mile up the slope to the work site. For those who would like assistance with their equipment, please meet at Upper Cranmore (the fourth gravel drive on the right after the Unicorn pub just after the cart shed on the verge) at 8.45am so that they can be taken up with the quad bike.
Work starts on site at 9.00 am and continues until around lunchtime. You are welcome to come along for as much or as little of this time as suits you. Work is with hand tools only, which will be provided, but we recommend you wear stout boots, work gloves and safety glasses. Work party dates may be changed at short notice, particularly if the weather is wet, so if you are travelling any distance please check before setting off with Nigel Symington on 07808 936900.
Wednesday, 28th February 9.00 am - continues until around lunchtime
Suitable for:
Leader: John Murray johnmurray0905@gmail.com
Location: Heyshott
Grid Reference: SU900177
Meeting place: There is limited parking at the South end of Heyshott village at SU900177, then walk for about a mile up the slope to the work site. For those who would like assistance with their equipment, please meet at Upper Cranmore (the fourth gravel drive on the right after the Unicorn pub just after the cart shed on the verge) at 8.45am so that they can be taken up with the quad bike.
Work starts on site at 9.00 am and continues until around lunchtime. You are welcome to come along for as much or as little of this time as suits you. Work is with hand tools only, which will be provided, but we recommend you wear stout boots, work gloves and safety glasses. Work party dates may be changed at short notice, particularly if the weather is wet, so if you are travelling any distance please check before setting off with Nigel Symington on 07808 936900.
Tuesday, 6th March 9.30am - 15.30
Suitable for:
Leader: Jayne Chapman and Harry Clarke 07917 243 984 (Bill Downey) billdowney@sky.com
Location: Oaken Wood
Grid Reference: TQ02672 35262.
Meeting place: Oaken Wood is a very difficult site to access, has extremely limited parking and we also have to ensure that the forest roads are kept clear for Forestry Commission vehicles. For this reason the meeting place will be at the car park at nearby Sidney Wood and we will then transfer into a couple of cars for the short journey to Oaken Wood It is at Tickners Heath on the Dunsfold Road between the village of Dunsfold and the A281 at Alford Crossways. The car park is on the south side of the roa
Please make sure you are wearing work clothes, stout boots and bring waterproofs in case of rain. Please also bring a packed lunch, water and flasks of tea or other hot drinks.
All hand tools and PPE will be provided as appropriate to the task in hand. However, if you have your own PPE (e.g. gloves), please bring these along. Training will be provided in the use of hand tools and safety procedures.
Mobile numbers for problems on the day are:
Bill Downey 07917 243 984
Harry Clarke 07773 428935
Wednesday, 7th March 9.00 am - continues until around lunchtime
Suitable for:
Leader: John Murray johnmurray0905@gmail.com
Location: Heyshott
Grid Reference: SU900177
Meeting place: There is limited parking at the South end of Heyshott village at SU900177, then walk for about a mile up the slope to the work site. For those who would like assistance with their equipment, please meet at Upper Cranmore (the fourth gravel drive on the right after the Unicorn pub just after the cart shed on the verge) at 8.45am so that they can be taken up with the quad bike.
Work starts on site at 9.00 am and continues until around lunchtime. You are welcome to come along for as much or as little of this time as suits you. Work is with hand tools only, which will be provided, but we recommend you wear stout boots, work gloves and safety glasses. Work party dates may be changed at short notice, particularly if the weather is wet, so if you are travelling any distance please check before setting off with Nigel Symington on 07808 936900.
Sunday, 11th March 8.30 am - continues until around lunchtime
Suitable for:
Leader: Michael Blencowe sussexgrayling@aol.com
Location: Park Corner Heath
Grid Reference: TQ 51546 14720
For the last conservation work party of the winter we will be renovating the visitors shed and clearing rubbish from the reserve.
Wednesday, 14th March 9.00 am - continues until around lunchtime
Suitable for:
Leader: John Murray johnmurray0905@gmail.com
Location: Heyshott
Grid Reference: SU900177
Meeting place: There is limited parking at the South end of Heyshott village at SU900177, then walk for about a mile up the slope to the work site. For those who would like assistance with their equipment, please meet at Upper Cranmore (the fourth gravel drive on the right after the Unicorn pub just after the cart shed on the verge) at 8.45am so that they can be taken up with the quad bike.
Work starts on site at 9.00 am and continues until around lunchtime. You are welcome to come along for as much or as little of this time as suits you. Work is with hand tools only, which will be provided, but we recommend you wear stout boots, work gloves and safety glasses. Work party dates may be changed at short notice, particularly if the weather is wet, so if you are travelling any distance please check before setting off with Nigel Symington on 07808 936900.
Sunday, 18th March 10:30am - 1pm
Suitable for:
Leader: Geoff Stevens dbsgms@gmail.com
Location: Bevendean
Grid Reference: TQ338064
Meeting place: Meeting place. Opposite Bevendean School between 115A and 117 Heath Hill Avenue by the bus stop. Postcode BN2 4JP. This is on the 48 bus route or there is plenty of street parking.
Find out more about conservation working parties at Bevendean Down and the Friends of Bevendean Down here.
Wednesday, 21st March 9.00 am - continues until around lunchtime
Suitable for:
Leader: John Murray johnmurray0905@gmail.com
Location: Heyshott
Grid Reference: SU900177
Meeting place: There is limited parking at the South end of Heyshott village at SU900177, then walk for about a mile up the slope to the work site. For those who would like assistance with their equipment, please meet at Upper Cranmore (the fourth gravel drive on the right after the Unicorn pub just after the cart shed on the verge) at 8.45am so that they can be taken up with the quad bike.
Work starts on site at 9.00 am and continues until around lunchtime. You are welcome to come along for as much or as little of this time as suits you. Work is with hand tools only, which will be provided, but we recommend you wear stout boots, work gloves and safety glasses. Work party dates may be changed at short notice, particularly if the weather is wet, so if you are travelling any distance please check before setting off with Nigel Symington on 07808 936900.
Wednesday, 28th March 9.00 am - continues until around lunchtime
Suitable for:
Leader: John Murray johnmurray0905@gmail.com
Location: Heyshott
Grid Reference: SU900177
Meeting place: There is limited parking at the South end of Heyshott village at SU900177, then walk for about a mile up the slope to the work site. For those who would like assistance with their equipment, please meet at Upper Cranmore (the fourth gravel drive on the right after the Unicorn pub just after the cart shed on the verge) at 8.45am so that they can be taken up with the quad bike.
Work starts on site at 9.00 am and continues until around lunchtime. You are welcome to come along for as much or as little of this time as suits you. Work is with hand tools only, which will be provided, but we recommend you wear stout boots, work gloves and safety glasses. Work party dates may be changed at short notice, particularly if the weather is wet, so if you are travelling any distance please check before setting off with Nigel Symington on 07808 936900.
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