South West Community Woodlands Trust 

_At Taliesin on a frosty Sunday January 15th, We had our 2012 AGM today around a campfire with loads of shared food, good company and adjourned to the knotweed area where we planted a bunch of young beeches we uprooted from where they were threatening to encroach and colonise our young oakwood bank. The beech needs to be controlled, and it seemed a good idea to see if it can control the knotweed. Some of the ones we transplanted are eight feet tall, and it'll be interesting to see how much umbrage they take from being so abused.

Using the waste product of one management project to manage another appeals to me. We also stuck in loads of willow cuttings in the wetter part of the knotweed patch.

A good afternoon's planting with cost-free planting stock.

Pictures at Picasaweb:
https://picasaweb.google.com/115681751243956396306/TaliesinAGM2012

A Brilliant time was had by loads of folk.  Pictures coming.



ABANDONED PROPERTY: - A rather nice outdoor coat.  Collectable from North Glen, most anytime.

Please see the "Local Events" and "Courses and Workparties" pages for dates and activities for 2011

This Christmas why not give a gift voucher for a course at Taliesin this Easter 22nd 23rd 24th April  
on offer:
Wood Carving with Richard Jones, letter carving or designs of your choice 1 day £45   3days £120
   AND we will also be working together to make a carved arch for the entrance to Taliesin
    OR       
Basket making with Trevor Leat 3 day course £120                                             email joolscox@tiscali.co.uk for details

Winter Work 2010/2011
Nov 21  Deerproofing workparty at Potterland Hill coppice area - meet 11AM
Jan 1&2 2011  Treeplanting on Potterland Hill meet from 10AM
Information and map here
AGM and general maintenance Jan 9th - bring lunch or snack
February   Coppicing weekends  (dates to be finalised)

Woodlanders was a project conceived and developed by Reforesting Scotland to promote its vision for a restored landscape supporting a woodland culture. People are at the heart of this vision and are the heart and soul of this book. Ideas were drawn from archive material from the Reforesting Scotland Journal and from Reforesting Scotland's living network of people who are active in woodlands in all kinds of ways. The stories were collected by Sam Bridgewater, Heather Kiernan, Fiona Martynoga, Ray Penman and Fay Young. Many people, including authors, photographers and artists, contributed their time, expertise, writing or images free, or at a less than commercial rate, and without this support publication would have not been possible. Ian Edwards, who at the time was one of Reforesting Scotland's directors, managed the project on behalf of Reforesting Scotland and was the book's overall editor.

The book is filled with articles about people working or playing with woodlands, wood or woodland products in Britain. It covers wooden buildings, harvesting wild products, art and crafts, working with groups and the community woodland movement. In over forty personal stories we learn of the lives of people who are part of the resurgence of interest in woodland matters that marks the 21st century. Woodlanders contains both inspiring stories and a generous supply of gorgeous photographs.

Video moments 
Simon's Pictures
Ed's Pictures
Godfrey's pictures

Blacksmithing, bowmaking, shave horses, pole lathes, Raku pottery, kids' activities, fleece and peg looms, good food, good company, music, more...Another wonderful time at Taliesin

If you want to be kept "in the loop" let Jools have your email: Email her:joolscox@tiscali.co.uk