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October 2009

Saturday, 31 October 2009

Make a Difference Day - 24 October

Make a Difference Day - 24 October

21 volunteers and 3 members of RSPB staff attended Snape Warren Reserve to clear gorse and birch from the heath. This is intended to benefit breeding heathland birds such as woodlark, nightjar and Dartford warbler (which were seen during the day) as well as some invertebrates. Despite the somewhat damp conditions a substantial area was cleared and spirits were maintained by a roaring fire in which potatoes were baked for lunch.

Friday, 2 October 2009

Make a Difference Day - 24 October 2009 - You can make a difference!

Make a Difference Day - 24 October 2009 - You can make a difference!

Make a Difference Day (MADD) first took place in 1995 and is now run by Community Service Volunteers (CSV), founded in 1962 and now the largest volunteering and training charity. The aim is to show the huge impact that volunteers can make by providing a few hours of their time, skills and muscle power.

This year we will again be working at Snape Warren with a view to achieving heathland restoration for the benefit of birds and all wildlife. If you would like to join us in our endeavours please meet us at Snape Warren (directions below) at 9.00am, preferably with stout footwear and gloves and hot drinks. Baked potatoes will be provided. Whilst tools will also be provided it will be useful if you can bring loppers and saws. We finish around 3.00pm but if you wish to leave earlier any of your time will be much appreciated.

In order to assist the catering it would be helpful if you could telephone 01394 385209 if you intend to come.

Directions: Take the B1069 through Snape. At The Crown turn down Priory Road and follow the RSPB signs.