Forthcoming Activities & Events
Welcome to our Activities section, here you will find details of the latest activities and events coming up in and around the Montefiore Woodland. So come along and learn about the woodland and its inhabitants. If you have any questions about any of our upcoming activities send us a message via our contact us page or you can email us at montefiorewoodland@gmail.com.
Forthcoming Work Parties
1st Saturday of each month March – December.
RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch
When? Saturday 25th January, 2025
Where? Montefiore Woodland
What? RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch
ANNUAL EVENT!
10am – 11am
Following the hour’s bird watching join us for a cuppa and a warm-up, in the cafe in the adjoining Emporium.
Beautiful Primroses – Thanks to Lisa for donated plants
March 2017 work party – chippings
Spring has sprung in the woodland.
Work parties will be held on the first Saturday of the month 10am – 12 noon (weather permitting) (Excluding January + February) However, we do take part in the national RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch starting at 10am for 1 hour.
An email reminder will be sent to the Friends of Montefiore Woodland a couple of days before each work party, although these won’t take place in bad weather.
(Please complete free online membership form to ensure receipt of emails: http://www.montefiorewoodland.org.uk/membership/
Where? Meet in the Clearing in Montefiore Woodland.
What? Tasks : In September, hopefully the weather is kind allowing the meadow to brush-cut. However, all cuttings need to be removed to reduce nutrients in this area.
In spring / early summer removal of Alexander is always a priority and in the future Cow Parsley may also be reduced.
Ivy removal from the trees is another on-going task as is our litter collection.
big butterfly count Montefiore Woodland
Marbled White (thanks to Jacqui for photo).
When? Saturday 2nd August 2025
Where? Meet in the Clearing in Montefiore Woodland.
What? To count the number of butterflies seen in the woodland for the national survey big butterfly count.
Bat Walks Summer 2025.
Community Woodland Twilight Strolls starting from Montefiore Woodland and finishing within King George VI Park looking and listening for Bats!
You are invited to join us on one of our twilight strolls around Montefiore Woodland, along the local alleyways finishing at King George VI Park. We have several Bat Detectors to assist with location of any bats within the vicinity and many, especially children, delight in hearing these monitors when activated! Many are unaware that these fascinating creatures live in our local community.
This is a gentle stroll suitable for all ages.
Thanks to Shirley Thomson from introducing us to Bat Strolls – Kent Bat Group.
When? NB No June Walk this year, as mid-summer, sunset too late in the evening!
25th July @ 8:45pm (sunset 8:52pm)
29th August @ 7:30pm (sunset 7:46pm)
26th September @ 6:30pm (sunset 6:42pm)
Where? Meet in the Clearing in Montefiore Woodland.
What? To contribute to the National Sunset Bat Survey during the summer months.
Forthcoming AGM
When? Tuesday 15th April, 2025 at 2pm
Where? “The Snug”, Baker Street Bistro & Bar,
Petticoat Lane Emporium, 47 Dumpton Park Dr, Ramsgate CT11 8AD,
What? A.G.M. 2025
Our AGM is in Spring each year. We would be delighted if you wish to join the Committee, please ensure you attend the meeting and if possible e-mail us in advance.
