Date: 13th.
Event type: Working party (grass / tree cutting, litter picking, improving fencing / paths and removing overgrown vegetation or anything else that may arise).
Location: Morfa Berwig Nature Reserve, Bynea nr. Llanelli.
Meeting point: Turning area at end of Berwick Road.
Map link: https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=51.669894,-4.107728&hl=en&num=1&t=m&z=16
Time: 10am – 3pm.
Bring along (if possible): Gloves.
Physicality level: Medium – high.
Suitability: Not suitable for young children.
Date: 16th.
Event type: Guided walk.
Location: Troserch Woods nr. Llangennech.
Meeting point: Woods car park next to Graig Fach.
Map link: https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=51.718056,-4.106011&hl=en&num=1&t=h&z=16
Time: 2pm – 4pm.
Physicality level: Medium.
Suitability: All welcome.
Further information: Troserch Woodlands Society will be holding a guided walk of the woods. Included will be the many historical points of interest within this beautiful community woodland, and also some wildlife spotting. There will be a small charge of £2 for adults or £1 for children and you will then become a member of the society. It is free for current members. All proceeds will be put back into the woods which is run completely on a not for profit voluntary basis for the benefit of the local community.
Date: 18th.
Event type: Working party (litter picking, flytip clearance, footpath maintenance and / or community garden works or anything else that may arise).
Location: Pontyberem.
Meeting point: Rear of main car park.
Map link: https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=51.778634,-4.169827&hl=en&num=1&t=h&z=17
Time: 10am – 12pm.
Bring along (if possible): Gloves.
Physicality level: Medium.
Suitability: All welcome.
Date: 19th.
Event type: Waste & tyre amnesty.
Location: Newcastle Emlyn main car park.
Time: 8am – 1pm.
Suitability: Please do not allow children to walk around the amnesty area as there will be regular HGV movements.
Further information: Most household waste can be taken along including unwanted furniture, carpets and mattresses, electrical items such as fridge-freezers and televisions, garden waste and tyres (maximum 4 tyres per household).
However, paint, garden chemicals, car batteries, gas bottles, asbestos, construction and trade waste will not be accepted. This is a Carmarthenshire County Council led event so please contact direct@carmarthenshire.gov.uk for more information.
Date: 21st.
Event type: Hedge laying.
Location: Llannon allotments.
Meeting point: Allotment car park.
Map link: https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=51.759234,-4.113307&hl=en&num=1&t=h&z=16
Time: 9.30am – 3pm.
Bring along (if possible): Gloves (thorn proof is ideal), bill hook, loppers, bow saw.
Physicality level: High.
Suitability: Not suitable for young children.
Date: 22nd.
Event type: Cleanup.
Location: Tumble cycle track (NCR 47).
Meeting point: Workingmen’s club car park.
Map link: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zKZKytycWDzY.k-_Tj6-rj8Ko&usp=sharing
Time: 10am – 12pm.
Bring along (if possible): Gloves.
Physicality level: Low.
Suitability: All welcome.
Date: 30th.
Event type: Working party (litter picking, clearing windblown trees, path improvements, drainage work, Christmas tree management or anything else that may arise).
Location: Troserch Woods nr. Llangennech.
Meeting point: Woods car park next to Graig Fach.
Map link: https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=51.718056,-4.106011&hl=en&num=1&t=h&z=16
Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm.
Bring along (if possible): Gloves.
Physicality level: Medium – high.
Suitability: Children welcome but must be kept under close supervision as powered equipment will be in use.
This list is subject to change. If any details of event changes, an updated list will not be sent out. Any changes will be posted on our facebook page –
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Keep-Wales-Tidy-Carmarthenshire/163433387142542
Or twitter –
If you wish to join in with an event, it may be a good idea to contact Dan: daniel.snaith@keepwalestidy.org or Brian: KBMogford@carmarthenshire.gov.uk beforehand.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEETING POINTS ON SOME OF THE MAP LINKS ARE WHERE THE ARROW IS POINTING, NOT POINT A.
All (unless otherwise stated) are welcome to join the above events. You are welcome to stay for the duration or any time you can give will be greatly received. For all day events (those that continue after 12pm), please bring lunch as we don’t provide this, and the work locations are often not near food outlets / shops.
If you arrive after the designated start time, please ring 07824 504805 or 07887 932066 when you arrive in case we have moved on to a different part of the site, or come and look for us.
End times are just a guide and events / work days may end earlier if the job is finished.
Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult.
You are covered under Keep Wales Tidy / community group insurance while at these events.
Please dress sensibly to suit the weather conditions on the day. Suitable footwear should also be worn (not sandals / flip flops, formal shoes); safety boots are ideal, but anything fairly rugged will be acceptable.
For more information contact Dan: daniel.snaith at keepwalestidy.org or phone 07824 504805, or Brian: KBMogford at carmarthenshire.gov.uk or phone 07887 932066.
Please feel free to circulate this list around your contacts.
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