Events in Scotland

Saturday 19th May

11.30am - 2.30pm

Come and plant a tree for the Jubilee and make your local community a greener place!

Kingshill is North Lanarkshire's newest local Nature Reserve... and now you can join us in the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations to create a commemorative Diamond Jubilee Wood within Kingshill.

Join the Countryside Rangers and the Woodland Trust Scotland at this free family event. There will be tree planting and fun environmental art events run by a local artist.

There will be a variety of stall and displays to tell you more about Kingshill and we will

Please wear appropriate clothing, including sturdy boots and if you have a spade please bring it along.

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Entry to the site and parking is along Kingshill Road and will be signposted clearly. If you are using Sat Nav the postcode is ML7 5AL 

Please contact the Countryside Ranger service on 01698 402090 for directions and more details. 

Creative Writing in the Woods

Saturday 19th May 11am – 1pm

Join author Mandy Haggith to find inspiration among the ancient oaks. Mandy has published two poetry collections and her novel, The Last Bear, won the Robin Jenkins Literary Award.  All ages and levels of creative writing experience welcome; from novice to novelist!  There will be a short walk on uneven ground with some steep and muddy sections. Bring a packed lunch.  FREE, booking not required. 
Directions
From Spinningdale in East Sutherland take the A949 towards Bonar Bridge for 1.5 miles.  Meet at the parking layby on the right hand side at NGR NH653891.
Contact Chris Williams: spinningdalewoodsman@woodlandtrust.org.uk tel 07917 125733

Tain Field Club Field Excursion 

Saturday 9th June 11am-3pm

Spring/Summer Butterflies and Flowers.
Bring a packed lunch.  Free for Tain Field Club members, £2 non-members, booking not required.
Directions
 From Spinningdale take the minor road signposted to Migdale for 0.8 mile.  Meet at the parking layby on the right hand side at NGR NH666907. 
Contact: www.tainfieldclub.org.uk 

Moth Magic

Saturday 23rd June 10am -12 noon

Moths are sensitive indicators of the health of the natural environment and a vital part of the food chain - many are also outlandishly beautiful when seen at close quarters.  Join local moth expert Tony Mainwood for a fascinating encounter with moths trapped in the woods during the previous night.  This event is part of Moth Night 2012.  FREE, booking not required.
Directions
From Spinningdale take the minor road signposted to Migdale for 0.8 mile.  Meet at the parking layby on the right hand side at NGR NH666907. 
Contact: Tony Mainwood email: tony.mainwood@btinternet.com tel. 01408 633247

Coppice Workshop - October date TBC

Find out about coppicing, an ancient woodland management practise that is becoming popular again as interest grows in sustainable living and growing your own fuel.  Discover traces of industrial-scale coppicing in Ledmore oakwoods, and get involved in planning and planting a new coppice woodland for future generations. FREE, booking essential.
Directions - tbc at time of booking
Contact Chris Williams: spinningdalewoodsman@woodlandtrust.org.uk tel 07917 125733