Stewarton Woodlands Action Trust
An environmental charity in East Ayrshire
Stewarton Woodlands Action Trust is now planning its 2027 Calendar, celebrating our local woodlands. Whether you’re a local business, community group, or individual, your support could make a real difference. You can help us continue our conservation projects by sponsoring an advert in the 2027 Calendar (£50) or by donating any amount you can afford. … Read more
‘The Guild’ of St Columba’s in Stewarton met on the afternoon of Tuesday, 3rd February 2026, when the Speaker was Susan Williamson from SWAT, who delivered a presentation on the work of the charity.
The next Annual General Meeting of Stewarton Woodlands Action Trust is scheduled for Tuesday, 28th April 2026 at 7 p.m. in the Community Hub in Rigg Street, Stewarton.
SWAT is featured in one of the articles in the January/February edition (Issue 065) of the Ayrshire Magazine. As well as the print-version, you can also read the article on the Magazine’s website.
You can find the dates for our scheduled work sessions in the SWAT Calendar. They are usually planned for the 2nd and 4th Sunday mornings of each month, and take place between 9.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m., followed by refreshments at the SWAT shipping containers in Lainshaw Woods, Stewarton. In 2026, the planned Sunday mornings … Read more
A few SWAT 2026 Calendars are still available, reduced in price to £3. Local delivery available. Please contact us, if interested.
SWAT now has a card reader to allow supporters to purchase items, or make donations, using debit and credit cards.
The official telephone number of Stewarton Woodlands Access Trust has changed to 0773 430 8244.
While in and around Lainshaw Woods on Sunday, 17th November, two SWAT volunteers came across several types of fungi. Some examples are shown in this post. All photos are by C. Hinchliffe unless stated otherwise.
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.