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
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)
When?
Socially Distanced Work Party – The first Saturday of each month 10am – noon (weather permitting)
Please ensure you follow the strict government guidelines and maintain the minimum of 2 metres from anyone at all times!
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.)
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.
Ivy removal from the trees is another on-going task as is our litter collection.
Community Evening Bat Strolls around the woodland and in the local area.
Shirley’s talk prior to Bat Walk 26th Aug 17
Bat Strolls are held on the LAST Friday of the summer months.
When?
Last Friday of the summer months – TO BE CONFIRMED June, July and August
NB Do check our website for last minute updates as these walks only take place if weather conditions are favourable and may change!
Where? Meet in the Clearing in Montefiore Woodland.
What? An informative talk regarding bats in the local area followed by a gentle stroll within the woodland, along the alleyways to King George VI Park.
Forthcoming AGM
When? CANCELLED Monday 30th March at 7pm
Where? The Racing Greyhound (Community Room), Ramsgate
What? A.G.M. 2020
Forthcoming Committee Meeting
big butterfly count Montefiore Woodland
Big butterfly count – Marbled White : 19th July,2015
Marbled White – with thanks to Jacqui for photo.
When? to be confirmed owing to current health concerns
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.
When? CANCELLED – Monday 30th March, 2020 at 7pm
Where? Montefiore Arms – Snug Room
What? This Committee Meeting to follow AGM
To discuss forthcoming work parties, events and activities.
