News

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

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.

SWAT Members’ Meeting

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The Trustees have booked the Stewarton Community Hub on Rigg Street (next to Stewarton Cross) for 7pm on Thursday, 20th March for a SWAT members’ meeting.

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.

Giant Hogweed Alert

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Giant Hogweed is a non-native, invasive plant whose toxic sap can be extremely harmful. It is important to avoid touching all parts of the plant. Giant Hogweed plants are often found near watercourses including the Clerkland Burn, Annick Water and other local burns and streams. Check your knowledge of Giant Hogweed and other local, non-native … Read more

20th Anniversary

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Founded in 2004, Stewarton Woodlands Action Trust will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Sunday, 21st July. Test your knowledge of the organisation by completing our 20th Anniversary Quiz.

Duke of Edinburgh Awards

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SWAT is pleased to welcome three new teenage volunteers who are working towards their Duke of Edinburgh Awards. The volunteers will be involved in carrying out woodland and estate management tasks under supervision.

Sewer Flooding Project Update

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Since May 2023, Scottish Water has been carrying out a project to alleviate sewer flooding in and around David Dale Avenue in Stewarton, East Ayrshire. The first phase of the works has included felling and replanting of trees in Lainshaw Woods. Find out more at David Dale Avenue – Scottish Water. Further works in the … Read more