OCTOBER

Sunday 16th

EVENT: Apple Tasting & Pick Your Own

2-4pm Come and visit this collection of rare and local apple varieties cared for by the Marcher Apple Network. Tour the orchard tasting apples and learn about these special trees. Bring your own pen knife and plastic bags for tasting and taking (£3 per large bag). Donations to be shared between MAN and BWT. Tredomen, Nr Llanfilo, Brecon LD3 0RL SO 12138 31609 . About 5ml E of Brecon, signs from Llanfilo. Contact: Stephanie Coates for more information on 01874 625708.

Friday 21st

Reserve Work Party: Creating Corridors for Marsh Fritillary at Ystradfawr Nature Reserve. Creating corridors for Marsh Fritillaries (outside area 8 (Tip)). Meet at the top of Weavers Road. SA9 1PQ (Grid ref: SN 791 098). Wear warm clothing, strong footwear, bring a drink and lunch. Tea/coffee provided. 10.15am - 3pm. Contact Anna Guzzo for more info on 01639 844273. "Wild Communities" project.

Wednesday 26th

TALK: Wildlife of the Upper Tawe Valley, Welfare Hall in Ystradgynlais. A talk on the Nature Reserves found throughout the valley, their interesting pasts and the diverse range of flora & fauna that you can find there. Refreshments provided. 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Contact Anna Guzzo for more info on 01639 844273. "Wild Communities" project.

Friday/ Dydd Gwener 28th

EVENT: Calan Gaef * Halloween

Hwyl Arswydus & Crefft Iasol * Spooky Fun & Creepy Crafts @ Llyfrgell Aberhonddu / Brecon Library.

Yn addas i blant rhwng 3 ac 11 oed / Suitable for children age 3-11.

Rhaid i blant dan 8 oed fod yng nghwmni oedolyn * Children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult. 10AM-4PM. AM DDIM!! * FREE!! Contact: Stephanie Coates for more information on 01874 625708.

Saturday 29th

EVENT: Finding Fungi

1pm. Come fungi spotting with local expert David Mitchel. Boots essential– uneven ground & mud ! Camera and/ or note book useful.

Fungi will be collected for identification purposes only. Attendees are reminded that they attend events at their own risk and wear appropriate clothing for the environment.

Meet at Carno Wood LD3 8NF GR SN980232. Follow signs for Dan y Gyrn National Trust HQ 1ml S of Libanus. Cost: Non-members £5/members free. Contact: Stephanie Coates for more information on 01874 625708.

Sunday 30th

EVENT: Wild About Gardens, Goleg y Cwm school. Join us and learn about how you can make your garden a little wilder and more attractive to all sorts of wonderful wildlife. Suitable for all ages. 2-4pm. Followed by...
WALK: Guided Bat Walk. at Ystradfawr Nature Reserve, where we hope to catch a glimpse of these magnificent creatures, and hear their calls on our bat detectors too! Bring a torch and warm clothing. Approximately 2 mile walk. Meeting at Goleg y Cwm school. 4-7pm. For both events, contact Anna Guzzo for more info on 01639 844273. "Wild Communities" project.

NOVEMBER

Tuesday 1st

Reserve Work Party: Coppicing at BWT Pwll-y-Wrach Nature Reserve, near Talgarth. Learn the traditional practice of coppicing in this wonderful ancient woodland, to benefit dormice and other woodland wildlife. Meet at the main site entrance, LD3 0DU (Grid ref SO 162 328). 10.15am - 3.30pm. Contact Phil Sutton for more information on 01874 625708.

Friday 4th

Reserve Work Party: Creating Corridors for Marsh Fritillary at Ystradfawr Nature Reserve. Creating corridors for Marsh Fritillaries (outside area 8 (Tip)). Meet at the top of Weavers Road. SA9 1PQ (Grid ref: SN 791 098). Wear warm clothing, strong footwear, bring a drink and lunch. Tea/coffee provided. 10.15am - 3pm. Contact Anna Guzzo for more info on 01639 844273. "Wild Communities" project.

Monday 7th

EVENT: AGM & Talk on Beavers in Wales.

7pm. Bishop Bevan Hall, Brecon. Formal business of the Annual General Meeting. The election and re-election of Trustees and Officers followed by : Beaver Reintroduction in Wales?!

Alicia Leow-Dyke, Welsh Beaver Project Officer for Wildlife Trusts Wales is working for the six Wildlife Trusts in Wales to investigate the reintroduction of beavers to Wales. Alicia will discuss beaver ecology and explore the history of beavers in Wales. It is a controversial subject and Alicia will try and answer all your questions !

Everyone welcome * Refreshments *Donations. Contact: BWT Office for more information on 01874 625708.

Friday 18th

Reserve Work Party: Invasive Species Clearance at Cae Lynden Nature Reserve. Tree thinning for Marsh Fritillaries and clearance of invasive Laurel in the woodland. Meet at the top of Lynden Road, Gurnos, SA9 1DW. Wear warm clothing, strong footwear, bring a drink and lunch. Tea/coffee provided. 10.15am - 3pm. Contact Anna Guzzo for more info on 01639 844273. "Wild Communities" project.

Tuesday 22nd

Reserve Work Party: Coppicing at BWT Pwll-y-Wrach Nature Reserve, near Talgarth. Learn the traditional practice of coppicing in this wonderful ancient woodland, to benefit dormice and other woodland wildlife. Meet at the main site entrance, LD3 0DU (Grid ref SO 162 328). 10.15am - 3.30pm. Contact Phil Sutton for more information on 01874 625708.

Tuesday 24th

EVENT: Nature Through A Lens, Wern Plemys Nature Reserve. Bring your camera or smartphone and get some handy photography tips as we explore the sites birds, fungi and other winter wildlife. Approximately 2 miles. 10am - 1pm. Contact Anna Guzzo for more info on 01639 844273. "Wild Communities" project.

DECEMBER

Friday 2nd

Reserve Work Party: Scrub and Tree Clearance at Ystradfawr Nature Reserve. Clearing scrub and tree thinning from important marsh fritillary site. Meet at Weavers Road. SA9 1PQ (Grid ref: SN 791 098). Wear warm clothing, strong footwear, bring a drink and lunch. Tea/coffee provided. 10.15am - 3pm. Contact Anna Guzzo for more info on 01639 844273. "Wild Communities" project.

Friday 2nd

Social Event: Christmas Meal at the Clarence Inn, 25 The Watton, Brecon, LD3 7ED. All welcome to this annual social event. Starts at 7pm. Click here to see menu. Booking essential by phoning Clare Morgan at the Trust office on 01874 625708 or email the Trust.

Tuesday 6th

Reserve Work Party: Hedgelaying at BWT Cae Pwll y Bo Nature Reserve, near Abergwesyn. Learn the traditional practice of hedgelaying at this quiet riverside meadow. Meet on site, LD5 4TW (Grid ref SN 854 512). 10.15am - 3.30pm. Contact Phil Sutton for more information on 01874 625708.

Monday 12th

WALK: Winter Walk with mince pies, Banwen Ponds. Join us on a guided walk this Christmas, spotting birds and other wildlife at this lovely site with well-made paths. Free lunch, hot drinks and mince pies at Sarn Helen café provided. Meeting place: DOVE Workshop, SA10 9LW. Approx. 1 mile. 10.30am - 1pm. Contact Anna Guzzo for more info on 01639 844273. "Wild Communities" project.

Tuesday 13th

Reserve Work Party: Hedgelaying at BWT Cae Pwll y Bo Nature Reserve, near Abergwesyn. Learn the traditional practice of hedgelaying at this quiet riverside meadow. Meet on site, LD5 4TW (Grid ref SN 854 512). 10.15am - 3.30pm. Contact Phil Sutton for more information on 01874 625708.

Friday 16th

Reserve Work Party: Scrub Clearance at Ystradfawr Nature Reserve. Scrub clearance for marsh fritillary butterflies. To include mince pies and mulled drinks by the camp fire. Meet at the top of Weavers Road. SA9 1PQ (Grid ref: SN 791 098) to work by Coed Cae Mawr (above cycle track). Area 7. Wear warm clothing, strong footwear, bring a drink and lunch. Tea/coffee provided. 10.15am - 3pm. Contact Anna Guzzo for more info on 01639 844273. "Wild Communities" project.

2017 JANUARY

Tuesday 10th

Reserve Work Party: Hedgelaying at BWT Cae Pwll y Bo Nature Reserve, near Abergwesyn. Learn the traditional practice of hedgelaying at this quiet riverside meadow. Meet on site, LD5 4TW (Grid ref SN 854 512). 10.15am - 3.30pm. Contact Phil Sutton for more information on 01874 625708.

Friday 13th

EVENT: Wonderful Winter Wildfowl, Wildfowl & Wetland Trust, Llanelli. A fantastic opportunity to visit this popular wetland and explore the birdlife on its lakes, reed beds and scrapes completely free of charge. 9.30am - 4.30pm. Contact Anna Guzzo for more info on 01639 844273. "Wild Communities" project.

Saturday 14th

EVENT:WINTER BIRD WATCH

9.30-12 noon. Join leaders Andrew king and Keith Noble, at Ty Mawr Farm, Llangasty SO124260. £5 with Soup and Roll. Booking required - Contact: Stephanie Coates for more information on 01874 625708.

Tuesday 31st

Reserve Work Party: Coppicing at BWT Pwll-y-Wrach Nature Reserve, near Talgarth. Learn the traditional practice of coppicing in this wonderful ancient woodland, to benefit dormice and other woodland wildlife. Meet at the main site entrance, LD3 0DU (Grid ref SO 162 328). 10.15am - 3.30pm. Contact Phil Sutton for more information on 01874 625708.

FEBRUARY

FEBRUARY HALF TERM 2017

Brecon Library family event further details from the office/website.

Tuesday 21st

Reserve Work Party: Hedgelaying at BWT Cae Pwll y Bo Nature Reserve, near Abergwesyn. Learn the traditional practice of hedgelaying at this quiet riverside meadow. Meet on site, LD5 4TW (Grid ref SN 854 512). 10.15am - 3.30pm. Contact Phil Sutton for more information on 01874 625708.

Friday 24th

LEARNING EVENT: Tree ID Walk, Ystradfawr Nature Reserve. Learn how to identify tree's in the winter using their buds and bark as we walk around this lovely site with a wide variety of native tree species. Will include hot drinks and toasted marshmallows around the campfire. Approx. 2 miles. 10am - 1pm. Contact Anna Guzzo for more info on 01639 844273. "Wild Communities" project.

MARCH

Tuesday 14th

Reserve Work Party: Access improvement works at BWT Coed Dyrysiog Nature Reserve, near Aberyscir. Come and help improve the circular path in this lovely ancient wooded common. Meet on site, LD3 9LS (Grid ref SN 980 310). 10.15am - 3.30pm. Contact Phil Sutton for more information on 01874 625708.