News

News about SWAT and the natural environment in and around Stewarton.

Card Reader

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SWAT now has a card reader to allow supporters to purchase items, or make donations, using debit or credit cards.

Change of Phone Number

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The official telephone number of Stewarton Woodlands Access Trust has changed to 0773 430 8244.

Members’ Meeting

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A SWAT Members’ Meeting will be held on Tuesday 30th September at 7 p.m. in the Stewarton Community Hub in Rigg Street.

Stewarton Yuletide Evening Event

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Stewarton Initiatives will be coordinating the upcoming Yuletide Evening Event on Thursday, 20th November 2025. Stewarton Woodlands Action Trust hopes to have a stall in Avenue Square at the event.

Summer Barbecue

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The barbecue for members will be held on Saturday, 16th August 2025.

SWAT AGM

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The Annual General Meeting for SWAT Members will take place on Thursday 1st May 2025 at 7 p.m. in the Stewarton Community Hub, Rigg Street, Stewarton.

Autumn Fungi

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While in and around Lainshaw Woods on Sunday, 17th November, two SWAT volunteers came across several types of fungi. Some examples are shown below. All photos are by C. Hinchliffe unless stated otherwise.

The 2025 Calendar is Available

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The SWAT 2025 Calendar is now available. Copies are priced £6 and can be purchased from ‘The Book Nook‘, High Street, Stewarton – Scotland’s Independent Bookshop of the Year 2024

Planned Path Repairs

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Some repairs to paths in Lainshaw Woods are scheduled to be carried out by QTS Group commencing Tuesday, 10th September 2024. Please keep an eye out for diversion and warning signs while the works are in progress over the following weeks.