Friends of Gillfield Wood Events 2024

INDOOR MEETINGS are held in the Totley Library and start at 7.30pm. There will be publicity advertising these events in the local press, on the website, emailed out and on posters located at various sites around Totley and in the Wood. All are very welcome to come along and join us. If you would like to offer to help with these in any way, please do get in touch with the Secretary: fogwsecretary@gmail.com

There are no further indoor events for 2025

OUTDOOR EVENTS 2025

14^th June: River dipping 1-3pm with Paul Hancock Meet at the bottom of Totley Hall Lane. Adults must accompany children.

12^th July: Butterflies walk – 1-3pm - led by Stuart Davies Meet as usual in Totley hall lane.

September:

Bat walk – with Dave Gash. No date has been fixed yet so keep an eye on the website for further details. We will try to borrow some bat detectors.

12^th October: Mammal trapping with Paul Hancock and Val Clinging from SORBY – time to be confirmed.

8^th November: Fungi Walk with Ziggi Senkans and Paul Hudson. Probably a 10am start but we will confirm later.

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Outdoor Events

All events are free to members. Non-members will be charged £3.00 to cover costs.

14^th June: River dipping 1-3pm with Paul Hancock Meet at the bottom of Totley Hall Lane. Adults must accompany children.

12^th July: Butterflies walk – 1-3pm - led by Stuart Davies Meet as usual in Totley hall lane.

September:

Bat walk – with Dave Gash. No date has been fixed yet so keep an eye on the website for further details. We will try to borrow some bat detectors.

12^th October: Mammal trapping with Paul Hancock and Val Clinging from SORBY – time to be confirmed.

8^th November: Fungi Walk with Ziggi Senkans and Paul Hudson. Probably a 10am start but we will confirm later.

Practical Conservation Sessions, led by a Ranger.

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

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Sunday 7^th September

Saturday 4^th October

Sunday 2^nd November

Saturday 29^th November

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

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

Andrew Brewster <fogwsecretary@gmail.com>

See Conservation Work