Blaen Bran Community Woodland

Fungus Walk at BBCW
2017-10-29 10:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Braen Blan Car Park, Upper Cwmbran, Torfaen, United Kingdom
Roger Evans of the Gwent Wildlife Trust and Gwent Fungus Group.
Sunday 29th October
Fungus walk

Halloween Party
2017-10-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Log Circle, Upper Cwmbran, Torfaen, United Kingdom
Plenty of fun and games and goey things and dancing and the children can join in too if they like.
Free to existing friends of Blaen Bran members
Non member children can join up for £2 (to become a child friend of Blaen Bran) which will last a year and include access to other children’s events happening in the coming year.
There will be a limit to the amount of places so it will be a case of first come first served.
I’d also appreciate it if people are definitely coming to let me know so I can get enough icky silly stuff in ? children must be accompanied and supervised at all times. Fancy dress and other fun things to be confirmed later.

Social Evening BBCW & TFOE
2017-10-17 19:30 - 23:00 | Bush Inn, Graig Rd, Upper Cwmbran, Torfaen, NP44 5AN, United Kingdom

Closing Date - 2018 BBCW calendar ‘creative competition’
2017-08-31 23:30
2018 BBCW calendar ‘creative competition’ for the under 16’s
CLOSING DATE for submission will be the end of August.

Teas in the Trees with activities
2017-08-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Log Circle, Upper Cwmbran, Torfaen, United Kingdom
Teas in the trees will be running throughout the summer holidays (other than bank holiday Sunday weekend) and there’ll be a little something for children/big adult children to do at their leisure.
Sunday 20th August – Activity – bark / leaf art and leaf detectives

Teas in the Trees with activities - Geocaching
2017-08-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Log Circle, Upper Cwmbran, Torfaen, United Kingdom
Teas in the trees will be running throughout the summer holidays (other than bank holiday Sunday weekend) and there’ll be a little something for children/big adult children to do at their leisure.
Sunday 13th August – Activity – Andy Maddock has kindly organised a woodland ‘treasure’ hunt similar to the style of Geocaching but just within the woodland.

BBQ
2017-08-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Log Circle, Upper Cwmbran, Torfaen, United Kingdom
For people who are ‘friends of Blaen Bran’ (current members) a lovely get together on Saturday 12th August 2017.
The next meteor shower is supposed to be happening – how great would it be if we have clear skies and we’re able to watch it from our beautiful woodland.

Teas in the Trees with activities
2017-08-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Log Circle, Upper Cwmbran, Torfaen, United Kingdom
Teas in the trees will be running throughout the summer holidays (other than bank holiday Sunday weekend) and there’ll be a little something for children/big adult children to do at their leisure.
Sunday 6th August – Activity – Elf houses, fairy doors and magical hunt

Teas in the Trees with activities
2017-07-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Log Circle, Upper Cwmbran, Torfaen, United Kingdom
Teas in the trees will be running throughout the summer holidays (other than bank holiday Sunday weekend) and there’ll be a little something for children/big adult children to do at their leisure.
Sunday 30th July – Activity – butterfly feeder, bug hotel, pinecone feeder and mini-beast hunt

Teas in the trees with activities - rescheduled to Thursday morning
2017-07-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Log Circle, Upper Cwmbran, Torfaen, United Kingdom
Teas in the trees will be running throughout the summer holidays (other than bank holiday Sunday weekend) and there’ll be a little something for children/big adult children to do at their leisure.
Thursday 27th July – Activity Make a leaf boat or twig raft and test it in the stream.
This is the event postponed from Sunday because of bad weather

Woodland Birds Walk
2017-06-10 08:30 - 10:30 | Braen Blan Car Park, Upper Cwmbran, Torfaen, United Kingdom
The Gwent Ornithological Society have organised a fairly easy 2.5km walk around Blaen Bran to teach us about woodland birds.
No dogs allowed as they can tend to scare some birds away…
See here for more info.

Easter Egg Hunt
2017-04-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Log Circle, Upper Cwmbran, Torfaen, United Kingdom

Tree planting day - Sunday 2nd April
2017-04-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Log Circle, Upper Cwmbran, Torfaen, United Kingdom
Volunteers have planted over a thousand trees already this winter, and now we have another thousand to plant!!!
So why not join us on Sunday 2nd April, setting off from the log circle at 10am, we’ll make our way up to the planting area in the top, clear felled, section.
Anyone arriving later than 10am can make their own way up to the top (take the main track up to the pond, turn right towards the Mountain Air end, and after approx 150 metres take the left track into the felled area – look out for the Blaen Bran flag!!
We’ll remind everyone nearer to the day

Litter Pick - Spring Clean-up
2017-03-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Log Circle, Upper Cwmbran, Torfaen, United Kingdom

Tree planting day
2017-02-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Log Circle, Upper Cwmbran, Torfaen, United Kingdom

Tree Planting day - Sunday 26th February
2017-02-11 08:00 - 17:00
PLANTING DAY ALERT!!
A tree planting day is being arranged for Sunday 26th February, up at Blaen Bran.
Meeting at the log circle, to set off at 10.00am, we will make our way up to the planting area which is the northern end of the felled area up at the top of the woodland.
We have a 1000 bare root saplings to put in, including hazel, sweet chestnut, oak, alder and poplar. Many of the trees have been provided by our friends at Cwmbran Community Council, as part of a flood prevention initiative.
It would be great to see as many volunteers as possible up there on the day. Hopefully we will have support from local scouts and other groups too.
Boots or wellies would be advised.
Anyone arriving later than 10am can make their own way up to the top (It’s the Mountain Air end of the felled area)
We’ll remind everyone nearer to the day

February Volunteer Day
2017-02-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Log Circle, Upper Cwmbran, Torfaen, United Kingdom
Every month on the first Sunday, we have a volunteering day….
As most of you know, the land is privately owned and relies on volunteers for the ongoing maintenance and many projects that are undertaken to further improve the Woodland for visitors and the Local Community.
Each month there will be a different project or activities going on – and the amount we can do depends on how many turn up… For everyone of you with a garden, you know it takes some time to just keep it looking nice! Your woodland is a 100 acres to look after, so we appreciate as many hands as possible to help to keep it safe for everyone to use!!
This month we are looking at maintaining boundary fencing and clearing ditches. Feel free to join us if only to make the coffee or do a bit of litter picking!
Hope to see you all there.

Willow Weave a Christmas Wreath!
2016-12-10 11:00 - 14:00
Join us at the Log Circle and have a go……

Willow and greenery for decoration will be supplied but if your feeling more in the mood for baubles and ribbons feel free to bring along anything you like!

Social evening with Friends of the Earth
2016-11-16 08:00 - 17:00
Together with Friends of the Earth, we are holding a quiz and games evening at the Bush Inn, Upper Cwmbran, on Tuesday 29th November at 7.30pm.
This is always a great night, with quizzes, games, dingbats, anagrams and more.
Tickets (£5 inc chips and a roll) are available from the Bush, or call 01633 875704
Come and join in a great night – and support some good causes too.

Bonfire Night
2016-11-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Log Circle, Upper Cwmbran, Torfaen, United Kingdom
For ‘Friends of Blaen Bran’ as big thank you for your support.
The best views over Cwmbran to watch Fireworks! (Sparklers only at this event )
BBQ and Campfire
Children must be supervised at all times and please wear appropriate clothing- you will also need a torch !
If you are not a member but would like to attend our events why not join now – membership co-ordinator

Childrens Halloween Fancy Dress Party
2016-10-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Log Circle, Upper Cwmbran, Torfaen, United Kingdom
Fancy Dress and plenty of games for the children!
This event is for members only their children/grandchildren (should they wish to bring a friend a small charge of £2 per child will apply)
Membership available on the day.
Come and join in the fun !
( Weather permitting)

Aberfan memorial tree
2016-10-16 10:00 - 22:15 | Log Circle, Upper Cwmbran, Torfaen, United Kingdom
On Sunday 16th October, prior to setting off on our monthly volunteering session in the woods, we are arranging to plant a young tree, in memory of the lives lost and families devastated by the tragic events 50 years ago.
This will take place near to the entrance to Parsons Wood (our childrens wood area), by the log circle, at 10.00am. It will be a simple tree planting and envisaged to take but a few minutes prior to the volunteers moving into the woodland for some ditch clearing work
Anyone wishing to attend would be welcome, including any new or old volunteers.

Volunteer Day
2016-10-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Log Circle, Upper Cwmbran, Torfaen, United Kingdom

Volunteer Day
2016-08-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Log Circle, Upper Cwmbran, Torfaen, United Kingdom
Help us look after the woodland.

Den Day
2016-08-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Log Circle, Upper Cwmbran, Torfaen, United Kingdom
Make a den from woodland materials for charity.

BBCW Annual General Meeting
2016-06-04 12:30 - 14:00 | Log Circle, Upper Cwmbran, Torfaen, United Kingdom
This years AGM will be held in the woodland, on Saturday 4th June commencing at 12.30pm.
All members are encouraged to attend.
We will put up our roundhouse to ensure cover if (when) it rains.
Refreshments will be provided in the welfare cabin
The meeting will follow a volunteer session starting at 10am bashing down some bracken and bramble, probably in the arboretum area. The volunteer session will finish at mid-day allowing time for some grub before the meeting.

Blaen Bran Bramblers - May
2016-05-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Fan House Mine Ruins, Upper Cwmbran, Cwmbran, United Kingdom
Informal walk around our beautiful woodland.
Meet new friends – find new trails….
Dogs welcome…. but be aware there will be a lot of our ramblers will have theirs off their leads.

Volunteer Day
2016-05-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Log Circle, Upper Cwmbran, Torfaen, United Kingdom
This is our monthly volunteering event.
We have a whole list of things to do to maintain the woodland so all help is useful!! Please come along and support.
The more people we have there helping the more we can get done – and we can find jobs for young or old – families welcome! Equipment and training will be provided.
You are not obliged to be there for the entire time! In our opinion, 10 minutes help is better than none – it all adds up and lets all the volunteers who’ve turned up for the entire time a chance for a well deserved break without them feeling guilty about stopping because the planned jobs arent finished!!
Also remember there are no profiteers in this charity – the woodland is for the community – the directors are volunteers… Most of the directors are quite old and need a lie down every now and then so that 10 minutes of you helping might save their lives 🙂

Blaen Bran Bramblers - April
2016-04-30 14:00 - 15:30 | Fan House Mine Ruins, Upper Cwmbran, Cwmbran, United Kingdom

History Walk
2016-04-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Braen Blan Car Park, Upper Cwmbran, Torfaen, United Kingdom
