CCDT

Navigate the Woodland
2023-03-05 13:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | 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

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

Volunteer Day 11/02/2023
2023-02-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Walled Garden (/// gallons.logs.cheer), Cambusbarron, Stirling, FK7 9PU, 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 28/01/23
2023-01-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Gillies Hill Sheds Entrance (///adjust.lucky.gives), Cambusbarron, Stirling, FK7 9PG, United Kingdom

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Volunteer Day 26/11/22
2022-11-26 10:00 - 12:00
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

Walled Garden Volunteer Day 13/11/22
2022-11-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Walled Garden (/// gallons.logs.cheer), Cambusbarron, Stirling, FK7 9PU, United Kingdom
Details to come

Walled Garden Volunteer Day 12/11/22
2022-11-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Walled Garden (/// gallons.logs.cheer), Cambusbarron, Stirling, FK7 9PU, United Kingdom
Details to follow

Family Woodland Walk
2022-11-06 14:00 - 15:30 | Cambusbarron Primary School, Cambusbarron Primary School, Thomson Place, Cambusbarron, FK7 9PE, United Kingdom
All ages welcome to join us for a group walk through the woods. Meet at Cambusbarron Primary School where there is parking available if needed. Any queries in advance please email woodland@ccdt.org.uk

Volunteer Day 29/10/22
2022-10-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Gillies Hill Sheds Entrance (///adjust.lucky.gives), Cambusbarron, Stirling, FK7 9PG, United Kingdom
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.
Preparing the area for the polytunnel.
Clearing vegetation.
Repositioning the IBC and building a brick plinth.
Laying slabs.
Mulching the yew hedge.

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

Lily Pond Project -meet at Castle Drive
near the gates 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

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

Family Woodland Walk 23 Oct 22
2022-10-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Cambusbarron Primary School, Cambusbarron Primary School, Thomson Place, Cambusbarron, FK7 9PE, United Kingdom

Walled Garden Volunteer Day 16/10/22
2022-10-16 12:30 - 15:00 | Walled Garden (/// gallons.logs.cheer), Cambusbarron, Stirling, FK7 9PU, United Kingdom
Come along to the Walled Garden for the volunteer day this Sunday.
Meet at 12.30 at the walled garden.

The planned activities are:-

Finish painting the new shed.
Strim the area of the new path.
Clear out the growing beds
Prepare the growing areas
Move the woodchip to mulch the yew hedge
Measure up guttering for shed
Collect bricks for reuse.
Prepare plinth for IBC
Move composting Bin
Move blue shed

Tea break at 13.30 with an opportunity to chat about ideas and plans for the way forward
There are always plenty of jobs needing done in the woodland if you would like to help please contact garden@ccdt.org.uk

Volunteer Day 24/09/22
2022-09-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Woodland Work Base, Cambusbarron, United Kingdom
Come along to the woodland for the volunteer day this Saturday
Meet at 10am The planned activities are :-

Walled Garden
Meet at the walled garden at 10am

Painting the new shed – bring a paintbrush.
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 Woodland Base at the walled garden 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

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

AGM 2022
2022-08-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Cambusbarron Community Centre (///hello.finds.proof), Cambusbarron Community Centre, St Ninians Road, Cambusbarron, FK7 9NU, United Kingdom
For the AGM 2021 minutes plus the 2022 Treasurer’s report, please see this page.
AGM 2022 Documents

Volunteer Day 30/07/22
2022-07-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Mud Kitchen (///precautions.vanish.sings), By Walled Garden, Cambusbarron, United Kingdom
Come along to the woodland for the volunteer day this Saturday
Meet at 10am The planned activities are :-

Walled Garden
Meet Ross at the walled garden at 10am.

Preparing growing areas within the old greenhouse bases.
Collecting loose bricks for reuse.
Clearing vegetation.
Repositioning the IBC.
Installing tree Guards around the orchard trees.
Mulching the yew
hedge.

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

Angus meet at Gillies Hill Garage entrance 10am

Help with drainage around the woodland
Clear out litter from the castle pond

Aldo meet at the Castle at 10am
Jobs include:

Cleaning stone for plinth for signage
Clearing out Hidden Pond (wellies required)

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

Clearing Gillies Hill garage entrance new sign to be located here.
Pulling Himalayan Balsam from the back of Gillies Hill houses.

Walled Garden Volunteer Day July 2022
2022-07-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Walled Garden (/// gallons.logs.cheer), Cambusbarron, Stirling, FK7 9PU, United Kingdom
Saturday
16/7/22
10am-12pm
Meet at the walled garden
Polmaise

Jobs to include:-
Clearing old greenhouse bases
Collecting loose bricks.
Clearing vegetation
Installing tree guards
Mulching the yew hedge
And many more…

+ Drinking tea and talking about plans
Thanks again for all the feedback and enthusiasm for this project.
It would be great to see any volunteers and friends of the garden old and new.
If you are unable to attend but have any ideas or would like further information, please e-mail garden@ccdt.org.uk
Keep an eye on Gillies Hill Community Woodland on Facebook or e-mail the above to check if there is any change due to weather conditions on the day.

Cambusbarron Gala Day 2022
2022-06-11 00:00 | King George V Park, King George V park, Cambusbarron, FK7 9JT, United Kingdom
A full day of fun for all the family – there’s a list of the tasks and times volunteers are needed on this link. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BQRZQT5?fbclid=IwAR3hFG_Q_090djrlO_Bvy0p6w4GrO32jSIgSJnebaNZb6BziVkMzcrJt1o8
Support from the community would be welcomed to ensure this day is a success.
For more info about Gala Day you can email the committee on cambusbarronevents@gmail.com

Volunteer Day 29/05/22
2022-05-29 13:00 | Gillies Hill Sheds Entrance (///adjust.lucky.gives), Cambusbarron, Stirling, FK7 9PG, United Kingdom

School Summer Fair 2022
2022-05-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Cambusbarron Primary School, Cambusbarron Primary School, Thomson Place, Cambusbarron, FK7 9PE, United Kingdom
Please email cambusbarronprimaryfreg@yahoo.com if you would be able to help on 28th May.

May Consultation Evening
2022-05-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Cambusbarron Community Centre (///hello.finds.proof), Cambusbarron Community Centre, St Ninians Road, Cambusbarron, FK7 9NU, United Kingdom
Pop along any time during the session for tea/coffee and home baking. This is an opportunity for you to join us and have an informal chat about the future of what YOU would like to see as part of the woodland management.
There have been no plans made for the area affected by the SPHN felling, we’re looking to record views of the community in order to make plans for the years to come. There will be more opportunities for consultation so don’t worry if you can’t make it along to this session. We will also be looking to take guidance from a forestry consultant and thereafter that will be passed back through community consultation before any plans turn to action too.
At any time you can email us through woodland@ccdt.org.uk with any queries or if you wish to get more actively involved with the future of your local community woodland.

Volunteer Day - Path Clearing
2022-04-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Mud Kitchen (///precautions.vanish.sings), By Walled Garden, Cambusbarron, United Kingdom
Main focus will be clearing brash from woodland paths in SPHN felled area. Meet at Gillies Hill garages entrance at 10am – any time you could spare us through the day would be appreciated!
Come along and be part of the team to open up some access paths again and chat about future plans too.
Work tasks in walled garden also available.

Spring Family Event
2022-04-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Cambusbarron Primary School, Cambusbarron Primary School, Thomson Place, Cambusbarron, FK7 9PE, United Kingdom
Frog Hunt: Follow the frogspawn!
We invite families to meet us at the footbridge at the school entrance to the woods at 11:30 or follow the bunting trail to find us down by the ponds just along from the outdoor classroom. We will be doing pond dipping and giving people a chance to see what lies beneath from dragonflies to frogs to midges many species start their life in a pond! We will also have interactive activities to celebrate the frog life cycle. Bring sensible footwear, a grown up and your curiosity to explore more nature on your doorstep!

Volunteer Day
2022-03-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Mud Kitchen (///precautions.vanish.sings), By Walled Garden, Cambusbarron, United Kingdom
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 walled garden) at 10am. (See Map above)

Activities Will Include:
Walled Garden : Setting out growing beds and polytunnel areas / clearing vegetation and brash / General tidying /
Tree Transplanting: Last volunteer day, more than 30 tree saplings were transplanted from the quarry to the Walled Garden. There are lots more to transplant. Bring a spade and bucket if you have them.
Litter Picking : Couple of teams to do general litter picking in the non SPHN woods. (excuse for a walk and a natter)
