Programme of Events
September 2009 - January 2010

All walks begin at the main car park on the Draethen-Michaelston road unless otherwise stated (grid ref ST 228871). Please wear sensible footwear and clothing.

Volunteer Sundays are normally held on the first and third Sundays of every month, as follows: September 6th & 20th, October 4th & 18th, November 1st & 15th, December 6th & 20th, Jan 3rd & 17th. All are welcome. Come whenever you can, and stay for as long (or as short!) as you want. Sue (volunteer organiser) (07977 599181) will meet you around 10.15 am at the cabin; please note that the main gate is no longer the regular access for the work days.

September 26th, Saturday. Meet at 10.30am
Fungus Foray. Come and help us hunt for fungi around Coed Craig Ruperra. Leader: John Middlemist.
October 2nd, Friday: Machen Village Hall 7.00pm
Ruperra Conservation Trust AGM. All members welcome.
October 31st Saturday. Meet at 10.30am
Halloween Walk — Wander round with us to enjoy the autumn colour parade. Leaders Sue & Derrick.
November 10th Tuesday: White Hart Inn, Machen 7.00pm
Members and friends social evening. Buffet and talk on Forest Farm Nature Reserve at Whitchurch, details and booking slip enclosed.
December 19th, Saturday. Meet at 10.30am
Shortest day walk. A stroll around the winter wood with hot soup to finish.
January 1st 2010, Friday. Meet at 11 am (not too early!)
New Year's Day walk. Work off the excesses of the festive season with this longer stroll around Ruperra and neighbouring woodlands. Approx 5 miles.