Calendar Sponsor – February 2021

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Thanks to Ellie’s Kidswear for sponsoring February’s page in the SWAT 2021 Calendar. Thanks also to Cara Smillie who provided the associated photograph of Annick Water.

Sold out – SWAT 2021 Calendar

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All of our available SWAT 2021 Calendars have now been sold. Thank you to everyone who bought one and thanks also to the following local shops that stocked the calendar: Ellie’s Kidswear Warwick’s Best Wishes Cup and Saucer

A new way to donate

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There’s a new way for you to help SWAT raise funds when doing online shopping, at no extra cost to yourself. It’s the retailers who give us the money, but YOU have to choose for it to come to US. Simple! Visit easyfundraising.org.uk to find out more.

Crowdfunding on JustGiving

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Two local mums are hoping to raise £1,000 on JustGiving to purchase a ‘storytelling seat’ to be installed in Lainshaw Woods and support the work of Stewarton Woodlands Action Trust (SWAT). Find out more at https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/swat-supporters?utm_term=Rv2MDwGdA

Local Photographer’s SWAT Project

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Over several months, Cara Smillie, a Stewarton-based photographer and videographer, has observed the activities of SWAT volunteers in and around the Lainshaw Woods. Cara’s images of the group and local woodland landscapes have been compiled into a book. You can see some of Cara’s work on Facebook and on Instagram.

Giant Hogweed Control

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SWAT has started this year’s programme of glyphosate (herbicide) spraying to control the spread of giant hogweed in and around Stewarton, especially the banks of the Clerkland Burn and from where the Burn joins the Annick Water.  Walkers may have noticed SWAT spraying notices and sprayers working in the Lainshaw Woods. Giant Hogweed is an extremely … Read more

Map of Nature Trail

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The Spring 2020 edition of The Review contains, as its centrefold, a map of the nature trail through the Lainshaw Woods in Stewarton.

SWAT Volunteer Gains Pesticide Qualifications

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Richard, one of our SWAT volunteers, has successfully passed formal examinations for management of non-native invasive plant species (NNIS) including: Hand-held pesticide injections Nozzles/atomizers to apply to land Nozzles/atomizers to or near water Pesticide plugs in tree stumps

Planting of Rowan Trees

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SWAT was going to plant some trees with Nether Robertland school pupils, in the school grounds, so we ordered the trees. The trees arrived, but so did COVID-19, and it became impossible for us to do what we had hoped. Instead, these tiny trees are being planted by SWAT in various places, and we will publicise … Read more