CCDTFollowing results of our recent Paths Survey we are keen to have a volunteer session where we focus on the main path erosion (main path trail up from sheds on Gillies Hill). Will be digging drainage channels. Another area of focus is Himalayan Balsam control. Depending on numbers we will split into working groups to […]
Meet 10am on Castle drive behind Polmaise Lodge After the success of the last volunteer day they will now be every fortnight. This week we will be working on the drive from Polmaise Lodge to the Castle. Depending on numbers we will split into working groups to ensure compliance with gov guidance and maintain social […]
After the announcement on 10th September of the restrictions on gatherings in Scotland, we have made the decision to cancel the upcoming CCDT volunteer days. This will include the one this coming Sat 12th September. This is also likely to impact on our planned AGM and we will send around further information in due course. […]
Any Chance of a Bit of Help on Saturday 27th November ‘21? Saturday, 27th November is one of CCDT’s regular volunteer days. If you could spare some time to help with a number of tasks including: - Clearing and tidying up the walled garden - Clearing rhododendrons at various locations and creating biodiverse habitat - […]
*** Update 09:20 29th January --- Due to the current high winds, unfortunately this event has been CANCELLED *** This Saturday, 29th January is one of our planned volunteer days and there is a busy list of jobs for all abilities. It is a great opportunity to meet and have a chat with fellow volunteers […]
– Building on the great success of the walled garden volunteer day on 15th January – Collecting loose bricks for reuse / setting out growing beds and polytunnel location / clearing vegetation and brash / trimming hedges. – Opportunity to drink tea and talk about future plans Please dress in old clothes, and sturdy footwear […]
Volunteer day is here again this Saturday, 26th February. Hopefully there will be no Dudley, Eunice, Franklin or Gladys to thwart us (Forecast is cloudy but dry). It is a great opportunity to meet and have a chat with fellow volunteers including trustees. Tea and coffee will be provided (at least for part of the […]
A crossing point has been made over the forwarder tracks to allow easier access into the non felled area of the woods. The access route to the mud kitchen from the Gillies Hill entrance is marked in Blue. It is Volunteer Day this Saturday 26th March. Please come along to the mud kitchen (near the […]