EVENTS
HEDGELAYING PROJECT
along the eastern boundary of wood
Following on from the success of the hedgelaying that took place in late autumn 2018, we are delighted to announce that the Derby Parks Volunteers have agreed to continue the work up to the Cherrybrook Drive entrance to Chaddesden Wood.
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Hedgelaying is a traditional country craft used to create attractive, secure and wildlife friendly boundaries. FoCW members will be learning these traditional skills from experienced members of the Derby Parks Volunteers as they work alongside them on this project. Not only will it improve the security and appearance of the boundary, it will also create the perfect environment for nesting birds, hedgehogs, bats and other wildlife. In addition, letting more light into the wood will benefit the ground flora such as native bluebells and wood anemones. Some of the branches that are cut back will be used to strengthen the base of the hedge; others will be stacked on the woodland floor to create log-pile habitats for insects and amphibians.
Work has now finished on this project.
CONSERVATION TASK EVENTS
Conservation task events are held monthly, usually on the first Saturday of the month from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. There will be no events during August, because of holidays. Everyone is welcome to participate, however please wear appropriate footwear and clothing. These will be publicised on notice boards, and circulated by email to all registered members, during the week prior to the event.
Task events for 2024 will be held on:
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Saturday 6 January 2024 (10.00 - 12.00)
Saturday 3 February 2024 (10.00 - 12.00)
Saturday 2 March 2024 (10.00 - 12.00)
Saturday 6 April 2024 (10.00 - 12.00)
Wednesday 4 May 2024 (18.00 - 20.00)
Saturday 1 June 2024 (10.00 - 12.00)
Saturday 6 July 2024 (10.00 - 12.00)
Saturday 7 September 2024 (10.00 - 12.00)
Saturday 5 October 2024 (10.00 - 12.00)
Saturday 2 November 2024 (10.00 - 12.00)
Saturday 7 December 2024 (10.00 - 12.00)
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MANAGEMENT MEETINGS
As part of the Derby City Council Green Spaces working arrangement,
management meetings are held during the year, they will comprise:
​Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 10 January 2024, 19.00 - 21.00 hrs.
the upstairs meeting room of The Church on Oakwood.
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Outdoor Management Meeting
Wednsday 24 April 2024, 18.00 - 20.00 hrs.
Meet at the Springwood Drive entrance to the wood.
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Friends of Chaddesden Wood Diary
You can download our diary of events for 2023 below:
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