Dates for the Diary

Annual General Meeting

Our AGM will be held in Blaxhall Village Hall on Saturday 15 April 2023, at 2:00pm. All are welcome to attend.

Trustees’ Meetings

All meetings will be held at 4:00pm at Vine Cottage, Ship Corner, Blaxhall, unless otherwise stated. All are welcome to attend, but please let Honorary Secretary, Eve Rossor, know in advance for purposes of seating (email everossor@gmail.com).

2022
Saturday 10 December
2023
Sunday 12 February
Saturday 15 April, 2:00pm (AGM: to be held in Blaxhall Village Hall, all welcome)
Saturday 10 June
Saturday 19 August
Saturday 14 October
Saturday 9 December

Work Parties

All are welcome to join our work parties. Do come along for some fresh air, exercise and friendly company, and help us to maintain and improve the environment of our land at Stone Common, Jasper’s Pightle and other open spaces around Blaxhall, for the benefit of wildlife, biodiversity and to enhance public recreational access.

Saturday 19 November 2022, 2:00pm — Bracken raking work party at Jasper’s Pightle.

Tuesday 13 December 2022, time TBC — Hedge planting at Jasper’s Pightle (in association with Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB).

Tuesday 27 December 2022, 2:00pm — Hedge planting at Stone Common.

Monday 2 January 2023, 2:00pm — Hedge planting at Stone Common.

Tuesday 21 February 2023, time TBC — Hedge planting at Jasper’s Pightle (in association with Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB).

Saturday 11 March 2023, 2:30pm — Stone Common work party: litter clearing and putting up bird nesting boxes.

Saturday 18 to Sunday 26 March 2023 — spring litter pick. Litter-pickers, hoops and bags, and hi-vis vests can be picked up and dropped back any time from outside Vine Cottage. Please sign the list to indicate which roads you are going to cover.

Friday 7 April 2023 (Good Friday), 2:30pm — Wire clearing at Jasper’s Pightle.

Saturday 22 April 2023, 2:30pm — Stone Common work party: tasks to be determined.

Tuesday 23 May 2023, 2:00pm — Mulching of the hedge at Jasper’s Pightle.

Whilst every effort is made to ensure safety and the minimisation of risk, volunteers participate in work parties at their own risk. Email Honorary Secretary, Eve Rossor (everossor@gmail.com) in advance for advice on clothing, tools to bring, etc. Hi-vis vests will be provided if working near to roads.

Other Events

Saturday 12 August 2023 — Blaxhall Village Fete – come and see our information boards for news of our activities.