Author Archives: Michelle

Family Friendly Grassland Management Event!

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Michelle

Family Friendly Grassland Management A day of family friendly workshops in partnership with Cwm Arian Renewable Energy This event is for you if you’re interested to learn more about managing grassland, how to spot interesting grassland species, are interested to … Continue reading →

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HOW TO BUILD A Low Impact Structure

Posted on April 6, 2022 by Michelle

A series of 3 day skillsharing workshops where you can learn about: Using basic tools /TIMBER FRAMING / installing WINDOWS AND DOORS / roofing / BASIC DWELLING DESIGN / insulation / DRAINAGE / Passive solar heating / OFF GRID electricity … Continue reading →

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March Volunteer Workday

Posted on March 16, 2022 by Michelle

March Volunteer Workday Sunday 27th March, 10am-4pm This month we will be giving the main Forest Garden areas their annual weed, then mulching them with bracken from one of the Trust’s fields. It’s amazing how good these areas look with … Continue reading →

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All Year Round Equinox “Spring Clean” and Afternoon Tea Party

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Michelle

All Year Round Equinox “Spring Clean” and Afternoon Tea Party 2-5pm on Sunday 20th March Dewch i ddathlu – Come to celebrate! Join us for an All Year Round Equinox celebration featuring: “Spring Clean Your Wardrobe” Clothes Swap  Bring along any spare clothes … Continue reading →

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February Volunteer Workday

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Michelle

February Volunteer Workday Sun 27th Feb 2022 10am- 4pm This month there will be three main activities going on (weather permitting!) Michelle will be coordinating a gardening group to give the main Forest Garden areas their annual weed and mulch … Continue reading →

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All Year Round – Imbolc – Trwy’r Flwyddyn

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Michelle

All Year Round returns! Mae Trwy’r Flwyddyn yn ôl! Join us from 2-5pm on Sunday 30th January to celebrate Imbolc and the return of the light. All the old favorites will be there – fire, friends, food and craft. Plus the chance to … Continue reading →

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January Roundhouse Workday Report

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Michelle

We had another great Roundhouse workday on Saturday 8th January! As the building gets more established the tasks get a bit fiddlier, so we were working in teams yesterday. Team one were tasked with filling the 13 sided hole in … Continue reading →

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Sustainable Beekeeping Training

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Michelle

Sustainable Beekeeping Training Friday 6th, Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th May 2022 We are really excited to be hosting the 3 day Sustainable Beekeeping training run by experienced natural beekeeper, Sean Hearn, for the second time (see feedback from the … Continue reading →

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November 6th Volunteer Workday

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Michelle

Our next volunteer workday will be Saturday 6th November, from 10am – about 4pm We will be working on the Roundhouse again this time. We will be mixing batches of cob to: infill the tops of walls, finish cob and … Continue reading →

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October 9th Volunteer Workday

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Michelle

Our next volunteer workday will be Saturday 9th October, from 10am – about 4pmWe will be working on getting the Trust’s infrastructure ready for winter. Remember our fancy new accessible composting toilet? It’s getting good reviews from visitors and now we … Continue reading →

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