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The
Swanland Village Wildlife
campaign aims to Reclaim Our Wildlife by
re-establishing our relationship with its flora and fauna.
Our environment is seriously endangered by the twin problems
of village over-development leading to loss of habitat and
the effects of global warming |
The
media and Wildlife and Environmental charities are telling us
how urgent things have become and what simple steps we can ALL
take to protect our wildlife and how to create new habitats. The
Wildlife and Conservation charities shown at the bottom of this
page have lots of up to date information on simple, relatively
cheap ways of attracting wildlife into your garden.
They
sell easy to understand, cheap readable books for all ages, laminated
cards with pictures and basic information, posters, leaflets and
gifts as well as lots of practical materials.
There
are hints on gardening with wildlife, simple ways of protecting
wildlife and clubs for young people to join.
For
further information, to report Wildlife News, or to help or join
the S.W.G, please contact Carol 632 178
See
also Swanland Pond Page
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News Update Jan 2010
The SWG would like to wish
all the readers of this webpage a VERY HAPPY, HEALTHY AND PEACEFUL
NEW YEAR. PLEASE continue to help and support ALL Wildlife wherever
YOU find it!
Events:
Weds 20th SOCIAL AFTERNOON
FOR RETIRED SWG MEMBERS
Fri 22nd ‘ Nature Through The Seasons’ Part 1: An introduction
and film with Carol.
During 2010 we will be showing how nature and wildlife progress
through each
Season from lands End to John O’ Groats. With stunning photography
each
episode shows in amazing detail the magnificence of the changes
the changes.
Venue:39 Dale Road. Time: 2pm sharp. Admission: Free. Light Refreshments
To book a place contact Carol.
Sat 30th SWG & RSPB BIG GARDEN BIRD WATCH
Sun 31st Once again we are
asking YOU to support these 2 Surveys to help us
Identify find out which species rank in Swanlands Top 20 Garden
Bird List
(whilst helping the RSPB do the same). Help can then be targeted
for species
that need it. This is fun for old and young alike. Complete the
SWG Survey
and your name will be automatically entered into a Prize Draw.
For more information contact Carol on 632178.Survey Forms available
from various village outlets and the Library. PLEASE return SWG
Forms to
Carol and RSPB Forms directly to them when completed. THANK YOU!
Sat 30th OFFICIAL DEDICATION OF
THE POND INFORMATION LECTERN AND
NEW SEAT by Diana Wallis MEP and Village resident at 2pm and also
an
EXHIBITION OF HISTORICAL POND & PROJECT WORK PHOTOS in
Christ Church Schoolroom from 1.00-3.30 pm. Members and Villagers
are warmly invited to this event to celebrate the successful conclusion
of this worthwhile Project to our community pond! Also attending
will be David Renwick (Bio-Diversity Officer ERYC).
Wildlife News:
SOS HELP OUR WILDLIFE THROUGH
THIS HARD WINTER!
If you are already feeding your wildlife PLEASE continue to do so
even if the
weather is milder as they need to replenish their reserves. The
SWG has a
useful leaflet entitled ‘Seasonal Wildlife Help and Advice;
Autumn & Winter’
(10p per copy) available from Carol.Please also continue to feed
the Wildlfowl
at the pond daily. THANK YOU!
February
Events:
6th ARTERY (Screen) Presents
‘ Dog Days and Lion Nights’ a power point presentation
with Ben Osbourne
(Photographer with the BBC Natural History Unit)
Ben makes a welcome return. This time he takes a look at the magnificent
wildlife of northern Botswana and the landscapes of the Okavango
Delta.
There will be time for your questions also.
Tickets; SVA Members £6.50 each, others £7.50, Family
£20
Contact Yvonne Dumsday 634863
14th-21st NATIONAL BIRD BOX NESTING
WEEK
Sat 14th: Members only event. We will be putting up a variety of
bird boxes (along with
other wildlife homes) in the Beech copse on Westerdale. This is
an event for all
ages to learn and enjoy! For more information or to join in contact
Carol.
Weds 17th + SOCIAL AFTERNOON FOR
RETIRED MEMBERS
Fri 20th ‘ The Rabbits of Skomer Island’ (Wales) and
‘The Stoats of Keddlestone Hall’
(Derbyshire). Two short films and a Talk with Carol
These fascinating films reveal some of the secrets of two of our
most
populous mammals. If you want to know more the why not come along!
Venue 39 Dale Road, Swanland. 2pm. Admission free.
Light refreshments. RSVP to Carol by Feb. 17th PLEASE
Sun 28th: SWG ANNUAL QUIZ NIGHT
WITH A FISH & CHIP SUPPER
This popular event washed down with Fish & Chips from an award
winning local
shop. This years proceeds will be donated to the Pond partnership
to mhelp with
the second phase of the Pond Reclamation Project. Why not form a
Team. Don’t
worry if you are on your own we can accommodate you!
Tickets: Adults £7.50 (incl Fish & Chips) Child (accompanied
only) £3.50
Contact: Carol 632178, Yvonne 634863,Jan 634583 & Marion 632652
Please bring your own drinks and glasses.
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