CCDT

Volunteer Day 26/11/22
2022-11-26 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London)
Come along to the woodland for the volunteer day this Saturday at 10am
The planned activities are :-
Walled Garden -meet at the walled garden at 10am

Preparing growing areas within the old
greenhouse bases.
Collecting loose bricks for
reuse.
Clearing vegetation.
Repositioning the IBC
Mulching the yew hedge.

Opportunity to drink tea and have a natter and discuss the way forward

Lily Pond Project -meet at the mushroom carving on the Castle Drive at 10am
This project is to reinstate the Lily Pond by
initially…

Removing the rhododendron ponticum
and coppice scrub willow up to 15m
from pond edge.
Removing all woody vegetation from
within the pond

Castle Gardens -meet at the Castle Garden at 10am
Jobs will include clearing of brash and rubbish, general tidying up of the gardens.
Please bring gloves and wear suitable clothing. Bring your own saws or loppers if you have them.
If you need further information, or if you are not able to walk far and need help to get up to the Castle gardens, please contact aldo@ccdt.org.uk

There are always plenty of other jobs needing done if anyone would like to help with them, please contact woodland@ccdt.org.uk

Ceilidh 2022
2022-11-26 19:00 - 23:00 | Cambusbarron Community Centre (///hello.finds.proof), Cambusbarron Community Centre, St Ninians Road, Cambusbarron, FK7 9NU, United Kingdom
St Andrew’s Night
Ceilidh

Tickets on sale from the Community Centre on Tuesday 22nd November from 6-7pm and Wednesday 23rd November 3.30-4.30, from the Community Centre

Or by contacting ann@ccdt.org.uk. If you are unable to make these times.

Adults £10
Family (2 adults and 2 children) £25
Children £5
Children under 3 no charge

Christmas Crafts in the Woods
2022-12-04 13:30 - 15:30 | Tennis Courts, near Polmaise Castle, Cambusbarron
Christmas Crafts in the Woods
Sunday, 04th December ’22
1.30 – 3.30pm
Meet us at the Tennis courts near Polmaise Castle
On this national ‘tree dressing day’ we will celebrate our trees in Cambusbarron woods. We will create simple decorations using woodland materials. Take your creations home or hang them in the woods to create a festive cheer for all.
Please let us know if you are coming:
woodland@ccdt.org.uk
Hot drinks will be provided.
Bring your own mug.
Come prepared with sensible footwear and warm, waterproof clothing.
Don’t know where the Tennis Courts are? You could:

Meet Jade at 1.30pm at the Gillies Hill Garages to walk in together.
Use what3words: scouts.epic.wishes
Check out the CCDT website for a map under Gillies Hill paths. ccdt.org.uk/gillies-hill-woodland/gillies-hill-paths

Forest Bathing Wellbeing Walk
2022-12-11 13:00 - 15:30
For details and to book a place go to Eventbrite booking site here

Family Woodland Walk 7/1/23
2023-01-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Gillies Hill Sheds Entrance (///adjust.lucky.gives), Cambusbarron, Stirling, FK7 9PG, United Kingdom

Walled Garden Volunteer Day 14/1/23
2023-01-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Walled Garden (/// gallons.logs.cheer), Cambusbarron, Stirling, FK7 9PU, United Kingdom

Birds In the Woods Family Event 22/1/23
2023-01-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Cambusbarron Primary School, Cambusbarron Primary School, Thomson Place, Cambusbarron, FK7 9PE, United Kingdom
Sunday, 22nd January ’2310.00 – 11.30pmMeet us at CambusbarronPrimary schoolJoin us to learn about the birds in ourwoodland.
We will tune into the different birdsongs and calls and have a go at spotting our allyear-round residents. There will also beactivities and games to add to the fun.
Bring binoculars if you have them,but they are not essential.Come prepared withsensible footwearand warm, waterproof clothing.

Community Lunchtime Walk
2023-01-23 12:00 - 13:00
MONDAY 23RD JAN 2023

MEET AT 12PM AT THE GILLIES HILL ENTRANCE TO THE WOODS

WALK DURATION 45MINS-1HR

DOGS WELCOME

WEAR SENSIBLE FOOTWEAR & CLOTHING

Join us for a series of lunchtime woodland walks for families, individuals and four-legged friends! The walks are a great way to start the new year.

Meet new people in the community, explore the woods, clear your mind and return feeling energised for whatever the afternoon may bring.

CONTACT:

If you have any questions about the lunchtime walks or want more information please contact Jade:

jade.hooper@ccdt.org.uk

Volunteer Day 28/01/23
2023-01-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Gillies Hill Sheds Entrance (///adjust.lucky.gives), Cambusbarron, Stirling, FK7 9PG, United Kingdom

Woodland explorers - Family event
2023-02-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Gillies Hill Sheds Entrance (///adjust.lucky.gives), Cambusbarron, Stirling, FK7 9PG, United Kingdom
Immerse yourselves in the wonders of our woods for a wee while.

First, we’ll go for a small meander, then we’ll spend some time in the same place, exploring plants & bugs and everything else we can see and find. You could have a go at using guide books, bug viewers, binoculars, make something with natural materials, or simply enjoy a good play. We might also have a game or two.

Bring sensible footwear and warm waterproof clothing, as well as a snack if you’d like.

Children, please bring your adults along.

Meet at the Gillies Hill Sheds entrance @2pm

Volunteer Day 11/02/2023
2023-02-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Walled Garden (/// gallons.logs.cheer), Cambusbarron, Stirling, FK7 9PU, United Kingdom

Log Processing Day 4/3/23
2023-03-04 08:00 - 16:00 | Walled Garden (/// gallons.logs.cheer), Cambusbarron, Stirling, FK7 9PU, United Kingdom
The Development Trust, following our successful log processing day last year would like to have another day on 4th March producing firewood logs for sale to raise funds to support the development of the woodland.

If you would be interested in helping on the day, please contact logs@ccdt.org.uk. We need 6 volunteers to run the day

Log Processing

The work to split logs can be quite physical and each individual needs to take great care of their own and other health and safety as we are working with powerful pieces of machinery which have the potential to cause serious injury. Having said that the equipment is well maintained and suitably guarded so as long as users follow instructions there will be no problems. It is important to wear the correct clothing. Strong boots or wellingtons are needed, preferably with steel tow caps if possible. A good pair of gloves is essential, we have some gloves but if you have a good fitting pair then this might be best. We will supply a forestry helmet with visor and ear defenders, also safety glasses are available if required. Long trousers and a long-sleeved shirt will also be preferable and a light waterproof in case of inclement weather. Refreshments and lunch will be supplied and although the work is outdoors, there is shelter available if required.

Logs will be transported to the splitter by tractor and may be pre-split or cut if too thick or long to lift. These smaller logs need to be lifted onto the saw bench and cut to length with a large circular saw. The short lengths are then split with a hydraulic log splitter and fed onto a conveyor belt to be delivered into storage bags (either large or small). Some help may be required to load logs into people’s cars if required. Hopefully we will be able to rotate people so that you do not spend too long without a break and if we get the right number of volunteers this will help.

Our logs have been seasoning over last summer. Large bags as below will be £70.00 per bag smaller quantities will also be available at £10.00 per bag. Collection would be from the woodland.

If you would like further information regarding this please email logs@ccdt.org.uk , giving your name and contact details

Navigate the Woodland
2023-03-05 13:30 - 15:30 | Cambusbarron Primary School, Cambusbarron Primary School, Thomson Place, Cambusbarron, FK7 9PE, United Kingdom
Ever got lost in the maze of paths at Cambusbarron woods? Join us for a good stomp around the forest and learn to find your way through this maze.

Map in hand we will familiarise ourselves with the names of the paths and landmarks of our woodland. This event will be a reasonably paced walk with small breaks.

Bring suitable footwear and warm, waterproof clothing as well as a snack if you like. Maps will be provided.

For more information contact: woodland@ccdt.org.uk

Volunteer Day 11/3/23
2023-03-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Walled Garden (/// gallons.logs.cheer), Cambusbarron, Stirling, FK7 9PU, United Kingdom

Forest bathing wellbeing walk
2023-03-19 13:00 - 15:30 | Gillies Hill Sheds Entrance (///adjust.lucky.gives), Cambusbarron, Stirling, FK7 9PG, United Kingdom
Come and join us for a mindful walk in the woodland for some relaxation and nature connection activities

For details and to book a place go to Eventbrite booking site: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/forest-bathing-wellbeing-walk-tickets-537729562597

Volunteer Day 25/3/23
2023-03-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Walled Garden (/// gallons.logs.cheer), Cambusbarron, Stirling, FK7 9PU, United Kingdom
Come along to the woodland for the volunteer day on Saturday 25 March.

Lunchtime Photography Walk 27/3/23
2023-03-27 12:30 - 13:30 | Gillies Hill Sheds Entrance (///adjust.lucky.gives), Cambusbarron, Stirling, FK7 9PG, United Kingdom
Join us for a visual walk through the woods, stopping on the way totake photos. No experience necessary. Just bring your phone, tabletor camera.

PLEASE BRING SUITABLE FOOTWEAR AND WARM, WATERPROOFCLOTHING.

FEEL FREE TO BRING A SNACK & DRINK IF YOU LIKE.

Deeply Dippy About Ponds 3/4/23
2023-04-03 11:00 - 12:30 | Cambusbarron Primary School, Cambusbarron Primary School, Thomson Place, Cambusbarron, FK7 9PE, United Kingdom
We will be doing pond dipping and giving people a chance to seewhat lies beneath from dragonflies to frogs to midges, many speciesstart their life in a pond! We will also have interactive activities tocelebrate the frog life cycle. Bring sensible footwear, a grown upand your curiosity!

Easter Egg Hunt 10/4/23
2023-04-10 13:30 - 15:30 | Gillies Hill Sheds Entrance (///adjust.lucky.gives), Cambusbarron, Stirling, FK7 9PG, United Kingdom
Easter walk with Cambusbarron Community Development Trust leaving the Gillies Hill entrance on Monday 10.04.23 at 1.30pm to walk to Polmaise Castle for an Easter Egg hunt .

Bring a picnic to enjoy during the egg hunt.

Volunteer Day 16/4/23
2023-04-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Walled Garden (/// gallons.logs.cheer), Cambusbarron, Stirling, FK7 9PU, United Kingdom
Come and help us in the woodland for a volunteer day.

Lily Pond Project.
This project is on hold for bird nesting season and will resume at the end of August. The Lily Pond Team will be working within the walled garden and around the woodland.

Walled Garden
This project is to reinstate the walled garden into a community growing space and orchard.
Opportunity to drink tea and have a natter and discuss how to develop this Community Growing Space.

Mark out central path and construct beds.
Clearing brambles below the yew hedge.
Clear and prepare growing beds in old greenhouse bases.
Build growing beds from recycled plastic.
Plan what to plant.
Plant willow to construct a willow structure.

There are always plenty of other jobs needing done if you would like to help or give suggestions please contact garden@ccdt.org.uk

Lunchtime Walk 17/4/23
2023-04-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Gillies Hill Sheds Entrance (///adjust.lucky.gives), Cambusbarron, Stirling, FK7 9PG, United Kingdom
Join us for a lunchtime stroll in the woodland. All well-behavedhumans and dogs welcome!

Volunteer Day 29/4/23
2023-04-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Walled Garden (/// gallons.logs.cheer), Cambusbarron, Stirling, FK7 9PU, United Kingdom
Come and help us in the woodland for a volunteer day.

More details to follow.

Tree Planting Session
2023-05-01 10:00 - 12:00
Following on from recent replanting sessions at the Gillies Hill residential boundary we will be planting tree in the adjoining area which is closest to Murray’s Tomb.

As it’s a Bank Holiday and schools/nurseries off if anyone would like to join our small planting team tomorrow morning please do come along from 10am.

Bring a spade if you have one but we do have some tools to share out. You can spot those leading the planting in hi-viz behind Gillies Hill houses closest to Murray’s Tomb/Walled Garden area.

If you have any questions regarding this planting session or other projects within the woodland please email to woodland@ccdt.org.uk

Mid-Month Volunteer Day
2023-05-13 10:00 - 12:00
All welcome to join us for volunteer session at the Walled Garden – as always variety of tasks to suit all ages and abilities! Come along for a blether and find out more about this project development.

Meet 10am at Walled Garden

More details will be updated closer to the volunteer day.

Lunchtime Walk 15/5/23
2023-05-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Gillies Hill Sheds Entrance (///adjust.lucky.gives), Cambusbarron, Stirling, FK7 9PG, United Kingdom

Forest Bathing Wellbeing Walk 21/5/23
2023-05-21 13:00 - 15:30 | Gillies Hill Sheds Entrance (///adjust.lucky.gives), Cambusbarron, Stirling, FK7 9PG, United Kingdom
Come and join us on World Meditation Day for a mindful walk in thewoodland for some relaxation and nature connection activities.

Booking link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/forest-bathingwellbeing-walk-tickets-621597574077

Open Public Meeting
2023-05-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Cambusbarron Community Centre (///hello.finds.proof), Cambusbarron Community Centre, St Ninians Road, Cambusbarron, FK7 9NU, United Kingdom
UPDATE 16th MAY: All tickets have now been reserved however please do add your name to the waiting list should there be any cancellations.

This open public meeting provides an opportunity for all interested parties to find out more about the way Gillies Hill Community Woodland is being managed by CCDT.

If interested in attending please do take time to read about the meeting in this link and register to reserve your space.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ccdt-woodland-management-open-public-meeting-tickets-603750232197

We invite all interested parties in the community who wish to be actively involved in any of the projects managed by the Trust, to come along, meet the team of Trustees as well as some of our regular volunteers who put time into attending sub-committee meetings in addition to hands-on volunteering.

To ensure that as much information is available to allow full and complete answers to questions, please email questions in advance to admin@ccdt.org.uk Please do this as soon as possible or at latest by Friday May 19th 2023. There will also be an opportunity at the end of the meeting to ask pertinent questions arising from discussions held on the night.

Any questions which we can’t fully answer on the night will be taken forward and a reply made available at a later date.

We intend to include frequently asked questions and their responses on our website and these will be circulated to registered attendees ahead of the meeting.

To comply with our Community Centre Health and Safety requirements for capacity restrictions we require those wishing to attend to register in advance.

This is an open public meeting. You do not need to be a member of CCDT to attend but there will be opportunities to join CCDT on the night if you wish.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ccdt-woodland-management-open-public-meeting-tickets-603750232197

Volunteer Day
2023-05-27 10:00 - 12:00
Come and help us in the woodland for a volunteer day.

PLEASE BRING SUITABLE FOOTWEAR AND WARM,WATERPROOF CLOTHING.

Beginner's Foraging Walk 27/2/23
2023-05-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Gillies Hill Sheds Entrance (///adjust.lucky.gives), Cambusbarron, Stirling, FK7 9PG, United Kingdom
Taste products fresh from the forest larder. Prepare and try somesimple recipes using parts of woodland plants as your ingredients

PLEASE BRING SUITABLE FOOTWEAR AND WARM,WATERPROOF CLOTHING.

Volunteer Day 10/6/23
2023-06-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Walled Garden (/// gallons.logs.cheer), Cambusbarron, Stirling, FK7 9PU, United Kingdom
