AUGUST 2016 PCM

 

Chris Roberts, Andy Brewster and Stuart Davies repairing the water pipe that runs under the footpath near entrance 1.

Memorial Bench

 

At the beginning of April 2016 a few FOGW volunteers together with Sheffield City Council ranger Chris Roberts erected a memorial bench in memory of Avril Critchley at the Scout Hut end of the wood.

 

A fitting tribute to a staunch supporter of our group.

 

Thanks also to Chris Roberts for providing the wood for the bench.

We have a pond!

 

For those of you who were involved in the work last Sunday (21 Feb 2016) we now have a pond in place! The rangers came last Tuesday and excavated the area. Many thanks to all who helped. 

 

Below are a number of images courtesy of Derek Bateson and Stuart Davies showing what the group has achieved.

 

The pond seems to be holding water OK. Certainly the subsoil seemed to be a good mix of clay. Obviously it needs a few months to naturalise but so far so good.

 

Click on the images for an expanded version and a short explanation.

A few photos taken of some "serious" Conservation work being done preparing the Wildflower Meadow by Chris Roberts and a number of enthusiastic members! Great work everyone!

 

Images are © of Derek Bateson & Paul Hancock

* Events *

All events are free to members. Non-members are asked for £3.00 to cover costs.

See Events for further information.

Indoor Events

Annual General Meeting

Monday April 20 7.30pm

The AGM will take place in Totley Library on Monday 20th April at 7.30pm. There will also be a talk by Claire Bithell from Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust about the ongoing projects in the Sheaf Valley to improve flood protection.

Outdoor Events

Saturday 9th May 8.30

Totley Hall Lane

Bird Walk with Stuart Davies.

A walk to idenyify birds by their calls and sightings.


Sunday 24th May 10.30

Field Walk

Plants – Gerry Firkin


Saturday 13th June 1-3pm – River Dipping

Paul Hancock and Hannah Lumb.
Equipment provided for this family event.


Saturday 11th July 10.30

Butterfly Walk with Stuart Davies

We will find and
identify butterflies on the wing or in foliage


Monday 14th Sept Evening

Bat Walk  – Dave Gash. Detectors provided.


Sunday 4th October 8.30 am Val Clinging – small mammal trapping weather
permitting.


Saturday 7th Nov 10.30 am

Fungi Survey with Ziggy.

Meet Totley Hall Lane SK30917941


All walks start at the end of Totley Hall Lane unless otherwise stated.
The walks will be advertised on the Facebook page, website and posters around the
area nearer each event.

Practical Conservation Sessions, led by a Ranger.

Wear suitable clothing & footwear. Tools, PPE and light refreshments are provided by the Ranger.

*  2026  *

Sunday 25th January

Saturday 21st February

Sunday 22nd March

 

Further dates will be announced when they have been agreed with the ranger.

For further information please contact FOGW Secretary and Conservation lead Andy Brewster.

 

Andrew Brewster <[email protected]>

 

 

See Conservation Work