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Ruperra Conservation Trust,

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Bedwas,

Caerphilly

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News & Events

Programme of Events May-September 2013

All walks begin at the main car park on the Draethen-Michaelston road (grid ref ST228871) unless otherwise stated. Please wear sensible footwear and clothing. All welcome to all events - including children and dogs!

Volunteer Sundays are normally held on the first and third Sundays of every month, as follows:

May 19,  June 2 & 6, July 7 & 21, August  4 & 18, September 1 & 15 .  All are welcome. Sue Price, our  volunteer organiser (07977 599181)  will meet you around 10.15 am at the Car Park unless otherwise stated.

May 17th Friday 7pm, Car Park

Evening Bluebell Walk - the scent should be stronger now! Join us for a stroll

 

May 25th, Saturday, Rudry Parish Hall Rudry

Walking Festival - email Sally Chick for details tycyw@hotmail.co.uk

 

May 25th Saturday 8.15pm, Car Park

Bat Walk. First of this season. Discover what bats are about and hear the famous Greater Horseshoes (yes, they are back!). Bring a torch!  NB Bat Walks are dependent on fine weather - please phone Sue if rain is forecast

 

May 26th Sunday 5am, Car Park

Dawn Chorus (note the different day!). An informative stroll round our song-filled dawn woodland with Trevor Fletcher

 

June 8th Saturday 10 -1pm, Car Park

Wildflower Walk led by Dr Peter Sturgess - a walk around the woodland looking at our botanical bits...

 

June 29th Saturday 8.45pm, Car Park

Bat Walk - details as above

 

July 13th Saturday, Machen Rural Market  - 10am to 3pm

Come along to Machen Village Hall to see lots of local producers and craft stalls. Support a local initiative! We’ll be there with our woodland products (logs, kindling, plant stakes/supports) and also some lovely cards, books and so on.

 

July 27th 8.15pm, Car Park

Bat Walk - details as above

August 15th Thursday  7pm, Car Park

Evening walk led by John Newton,  Distance 4 miles

 

August 31st Saturday 7.15pm, Car Park

Bat Walk - details as above

 

September 7th Saturday

Machen Rural Market  - details as above