The Friends of Montefiore Community Woodland are delighted with the recently restored boundary wall following its sudden devastation early hours one morning last spring, along with the street Light (recently replaced) Litter bin and Bus Stop Bench! The boundary wall (the “Hole in the Wall” entrance) adjacent to Paydens close to Montefiore Medical Centre along […]
Eight visitors enjoyed the first of our three Evening Bat Strolls planned for the local community this year. In hindsight, last month we met a bit early at 8:45pm, especially as the cloudy conditions seemed to lift and the light levels failed to darken until a lot later! While waiting within the woodland we were […]
We have been pleased to welcome new members of all ages this year, including an IB student from Dane Court Grammar School. These new members have been especially useful for the spreading of donated wood chippings along the footpaths (thanks must be expressed to Southern Services for the loads they have delivered to us) and […]
This year we celebrate 5 years since the formation of the Friends of Montefiore Woodland Group. I am sure that everyone will agree that year on year the Woodland has shown considerable improvement thanks to the efforts of our volunteers. Work parties have focused on controlling invasive sycamore, brambles, ivy and Alexander. This has allowed […]
Seven hardy members met for the RSPB’s largest national survey in the world, the Big Garden Bird Watch on Saturday 28th January. During which the sunshine emerged shining welcomed winter warmth on members and new buds and catkins are appearing. We suitably placed ourselves in the four corners and clearing for the bird count, following […]
Friends of Montefiore Woodland – 2016 Annual Report from the Committee I am very pleased to be able to report on another successful year for the Friends of Montefiore Woodland. Regular work parties have been held throughout the year, which has enabled us to continue to preserve and improve the area. Numbers attending the work parties […]
Following rain at breakfast, it was pleasing to see the sun appear and become an ideal day for our scheduled big butterfly count. Our count today was as follows: 2 Large White, 7 Small White, 2 Marbled White, 1 Small Skipper, 3 Gatekeeper, 7 Meadow Brown, 5 Speckled Wood, 1 Red Admiral, (on Buddleia by Paydens) 1 […]
Unfortunately, the inclement weather resulted in some of our winter / spring work parties being cancelled. Despite this, visitors to the woodland during January and February may have enjoyed seeing the Winter Heliotrope in bloom and more recently the daffodils. Some of which were planted in memory of a member who regularly gave a generous […]
Friends of Montefiore Woodland gathered for the unveiling of their new information board last weekend, (Sunday 17th August, 2014). Chairman, Lisa Hunt, explained that the Friends had been working together on the construction and erection of the board for some time, drawing on the knowledge and expertise of the members. She went on to thank […]
Members have continued to hold regular work parties and much has been achieved. Thinning of the trees has allowed the canopy to open letting light through to lower levels, hopefully encouraging a greater variety of feeding and nesting opportunities for animals and for diversity of flora. The bluebells planted during the autumn had their inaugural […]
