EVENTS, TRAINING, TALKS & WALKS
To discuss your requirements for bespoke training, talks or events or to book your place on a course please contact me on 07790505232 knotweedcontrol@gmail.com
Knotweed Control offers bespoke and personalised CPD, training, talks and presentations to a range of groups and individual interested in learning more about how invasive non-native species (INNS) affect the us, biodiversity and the wider environment and economy.
- CPD training for estate agents, surveyors, lawyers & property developers
- Training for ecologists, conservationists and land managers
- Tool box talks for construction site workers
- Talk titles to community, gardening or wildlife groups
- Educational workshops to schools and teachers
- Lectures and presentations to colleges and universities
New events for 2022 - yippeee!!
Babell Graveyard Volunteer Mornings every first Saturday of the month from 10am-12pm
Come and help us create a space for nature and people in the heart of Cwmbwrla at this much-neglected graveyard. Not only will you get some fresh air, great exercise and meet new people, but find out more about the local history and the nature on your doorstep. Routine tasks include cutting and digging up brambles, litter picking and we are beginning to develop a garden area. Tools and gloves are provided but wear old clothes and sensible shoes and perhaps bring a drink and a biscuit for a break. Please be COVID safe
2 April 7 May 4 June 2 July 6 August 3 September 1 October 5 November 3 December
23 April Recording Graveyard Memorials
MEET 10.30am-4pm, St Luke’s church 92 Stepney St, Cwmbwrla, Swansea SA5 8BD also at Babell Graveyard at the entrance by 97 Middle Road Cwmbwrla SA5 8HQ or
CONTACT Book via George on 01588 673041/ george@cfga.org.uk or via https://eventbrite.co.uk/e/259326070257
1 May Sun - International Dawn Chorus day
MEET 4.30am–6.00am Babell Graveyard at the entrance by 97 Middle Road Cwmbwrla SA5 8HQ
CONTACT Jo Mullett knotweedcontrol@gmail.com
DETAILS Join us and listen to one of nature's most breath-taking phenomena, the dawn chorus when of birds sing at the crack of dawn to defend their territories and attract a mate for the breeding season.
19 May Thurs– Invasive Non-native Species Awareness Training,
MEET 10am–3pm Location to be confirmed
CONTACT Jo Mullett knotweedcontrol@gmail.com
DETAILS Learn about the main issues of Invasive non-native species (INNS) in the UK and globally, including ID, control methods, legislation, recording and campaigns. Some prior knowledge of ecology would be useful. Held during the 6th Invasive Species Week #INNSweek www.nonnativespecies.org/news/events.cfm £100 per person. Booking essential.
13 June Mon, The (Not so) Great Garden Escape
MEET 7.30-9pm St Peter's Village Hall, Newton, Swansea SA3 4RB
CONTACT Jo Mullett knotweedcontrol@gmail.com
DETAILS Find you more about the invasive non-native plants escaping from our gardens into the wild causing devastating ecological and environmental damage and what you can do to help stop the spread with St Peters Village Hall Gardening Group
DETAILS Free training session with Glamorgan Gwent Archaeological Trust GGAT part of Caring for Gods Acre Beautiful Burial Grounds HLF project Babell Graveyard 10am-4pm held at
8 SEPTEMBER 2022 DATE TO BE AGREED Invasive non-native species: attack of the aliens
MEET 10am-1pm, Meet just inside Singleton Park on the Gower Road entrance for a prompt 10am departure
CONTACT Jo Mullett knotweedcontrol@gmail.com
DETAILS Join us for a gentle stroll around Swansea's Singleton Park to see many problematic alien, exotic and invasive non-native species (INNS). INNS are one of the biggest threats to biodiversity globally with significant impact on the wider environment, society and costing the world economy an estimated at 5% of annual production.
30 October Sun 'Visit a Cemetery Day' Gravestone art and symbolism
MEET 10am-1pm, Meet Babell Graveyard at the entrance by 97 Middle Road Cwmbwrla SA5 8HQ
CONTACT Jo Mullett knotweedcontrol@gmail.com
DETAILS Learn about fascinating Victorian art the symbolism of headstones and mourning beliefs at Babell graveyard as part of 'Visit a Cemetery Day'
Knotweed Control offers bespoke and personalised CPD, training, talks and presentations to a range of groups and individual interested in learning more about how invasive non-native species (INNS) affect the us, biodiversity and the wider environment and economy.
- CPD training for estate agents, surveyors, lawyers & property developers
- Training for ecologists, conservationists and land managers
- Tool box talks for construction site workers
- Talk titles to community, gardening or wildlife groups
- Educational workshops to schools and teachers
- Lectures and presentations to colleges and universities
New events for 2022 - yippeee!!
Babell Graveyard Volunteer Mornings every first Saturday of the month from 10am-12pm
Come and help us create a space for nature and people in the heart of Cwmbwrla at this much-neglected graveyard. Not only will you get some fresh air, great exercise and meet new people, but find out more about the local history and the nature on your doorstep. Routine tasks include cutting and digging up brambles, litter picking and we are beginning to develop a garden area. Tools and gloves are provided but wear old clothes and sensible shoes and perhaps bring a drink and a biscuit for a break. Please be COVID safe
2 April 7 May 4 June 2 July 6 August 3 September 1 October 5 November 3 December
23 April Recording Graveyard Memorials
MEET 10.30am-4pm, St Luke’s church 92 Stepney St, Cwmbwrla, Swansea SA5 8BD also at Babell Graveyard at the entrance by 97 Middle Road Cwmbwrla SA5 8HQ or
CONTACT Book via George on 01588 673041/ george@cfga.org.uk or via https://eventbrite.co.uk/e/259326070257
1 May Sun - International Dawn Chorus day
MEET 4.30am–6.00am Babell Graveyard at the entrance by 97 Middle Road Cwmbwrla SA5 8HQ
CONTACT Jo Mullett knotweedcontrol@gmail.com
DETAILS Join us and listen to one of nature's most breath-taking phenomena, the dawn chorus when of birds sing at the crack of dawn to defend their territories and attract a mate for the breeding season.
19 May Thurs– Invasive Non-native Species Awareness Training,
MEET 10am–3pm Location to be confirmed
CONTACT Jo Mullett knotweedcontrol@gmail.com
DETAILS Learn about the main issues of Invasive non-native species (INNS) in the UK and globally, including ID, control methods, legislation, recording and campaigns. Some prior knowledge of ecology would be useful. Held during the 6th Invasive Species Week #INNSweek www.nonnativespecies.org/news/events.cfm £100 per person. Booking essential.
13 June Mon, The (Not so) Great Garden Escape
MEET 7.30-9pm St Peter's Village Hall, Newton, Swansea SA3 4RB
CONTACT Jo Mullett knotweedcontrol@gmail.com
DETAILS Find you more about the invasive non-native plants escaping from our gardens into the wild causing devastating ecological and environmental damage and what you can do to help stop the spread with St Peters Village Hall Gardening Group
DETAILS Free training session with Glamorgan Gwent Archaeological Trust GGAT part of Caring for Gods Acre Beautiful Burial Grounds HLF project Babell Graveyard 10am-4pm held at
8 SEPTEMBER 2022 DATE TO BE AGREED Invasive non-native species: attack of the aliens
MEET 10am-1pm, Meet just inside Singleton Park on the Gower Road entrance for a prompt 10am departure
CONTACT Jo Mullett knotweedcontrol@gmail.com
DETAILS Join us for a gentle stroll around Swansea's Singleton Park to see many problematic alien, exotic and invasive non-native species (INNS). INNS are one of the biggest threats to biodiversity globally with significant impact on the wider environment, society and costing the world economy an estimated at 5% of annual production.
30 October Sun 'Visit a Cemetery Day' Gravestone art and symbolism
MEET 10am-1pm, Meet Babell Graveyard at the entrance by 97 Middle Road Cwmbwrla SA5 8HQ
CONTACT Jo Mullett knotweedcontrol@gmail.com
DETAILS Learn about fascinating Victorian art the symbolism of headstones and mourning beliefs at Babell graveyard as part of 'Visit a Cemetery Day'