SWIFT TO SAVE SWIFTS
A JOINT PROJECT BETWEEN WORPLESDON PARISH COUNCIL AND THE GUILDFORD SWIFT PROJECT
Swift’s screaming calls are one of the most evocative sounds of summer, but in many places their calls have fallen silent. Swifts are on the Red List of conservation concern, declining by 62% between 1995 and 2021. The decline is mainly due to the loss of their habitat, and places to nest and breed. Spending their entire life on the wing, the only time they land is when they migrate here from Africa and find a hole in a building where they nest and raise young. Modern insulation and roofing have closed up these holes, leaving the birds with nowhere to go.
Swifts migrate 3,400 miles twice a year. They begin arriving at the end of April and head back to Africa early August onwards. They are in desperate need of our help in order to prevent their extinction.
This is where you come in! Guildford Swift Project has teamed up with Worplesdon Parish Council and are hoping to install swift boxes on houses throughout the community.
We plan to put up as many special swift boxes as we can across the parish, across weekends in May and June 2025. Made of marine ply and a special coating safe for the birds, the boxes last around 10 years.
Swifts mate for life and are nest faithful for their entire breeding life. Let’s bring back the sound of Swifts in the summer skies of Worplesdon.
If interested in helping, by having a box or two, please email:
Leaving your name, email address, telephone number and postcode.
SWIFT TO SAVE SWIFTS
A JOINT PROJECT BETWEEN WORPELSDON PARISH COUNCIL AND THE GUILDFORD SWIFT PROJECT
Swift’s screaming calls is one of the most evocative sounds of summer, but in many places their calls have fallen silent. Swifts are on the red list of conservation concern, declining by 62% between 1995 and 2021. The decline is mainly due to the loss of their habitat, and places to nest and breed. Spending their entire life on the wing, the only time they land is when they migrate here from Africa and find a hole in a building where they nest and raise young. Modern insulation and roofing have closed up these holes, leaving the birds with nowhere to go.
Swifts migrate 3,400 miles twice a year. They begin arriving at the end of April and head back to Africa early August onwards. They are in desperate need of our help in order to prevent their extinction.
This is where you come in. Guildford Swift Project has teamed up with Worplesdon Parish Council and are hoping to install swift boxes on houses throughout the community.
We plan to put up as many special swift boxes as we can across the parish, across weekends in May and June 2025. Made of marine ply and a special coating safe for the birds, the box’s last around 10 years.
Swifts mate for life and are nest faithful for their entire breeding life. Let’s bring back the sound of Swifts in the summer skies of Worplesdon.
If interested in helping, by having a box or two, please email:
Leaving your name, email address, telephone number and postcode.
Flood Awareness and Resilience Event – 25 February 2025
Tilford Rural Life Living Museum
Tilford Rural Life Living Museum
National zombie-style knife and machete compensation scheme
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Dog Fouling… how to report this odious issue
Dog fouling is disgraceful and gives all dog owners a bad reputation, despite the majority of dog owners cleaning up after their dogs.
If you are concerned about the issue of dog fouling in your locality please report it to GBC via the following link: https://www.guildford.gov.uk/article/24848/Dog-fouling
Action can only be taken by the borough council when they are made aware of the specific locations being affected by this nuisance issue.
Fairlands Ave – Planters
On 17th August 2023 Worplesdon Parish Council tidied the planters in Fairlands Ave, which had become an eye-sore.
The Clerk and Finance Officer, assisted by Cllr Brigitte Ahier, weeded the planters, added compost, tree bark, and finally painted the railway sleepers with forest green wood preservative.
The total cost of the materials came to just over £100.
Moving forward, the Parish Council will maintain the planters, although the trees will remain the responsibility of Surrey Council Council.
Memorial Plaque – Cynthia Slaymaker
On 15 August 2023 a memorial plaque to Cynthia Slaymaker was unveiled by her nephew, Huw.
Cynthia had dedicated her life to helping others. Her positive attitude to life, even when she became unwell, was inspirational to all who knew her.
Happy to roll up her sleeves and help out wherever possible, Cynthia helped out at numerous events across the Parish when her husband, Derek, was a parish councillor.
Thoughtful and kind, Cynthia was always ready to bake for every occasion. Her zest for life, community spirit and generosity will be sadly missed.
Residents are welcome to sit and enjoy the Slaymaker’s memorial bench, which is located at the bottom of Harry’s Meadow. What3Word location ///planet.press.across
Cynthia Slaymaker – Memorial Plaque
On 15th August 2023, a memorial plaque to Cynthia Slaymaker was unveiled by her nephew, Huw. The Slaymakers’ memorial bench can be found in Harry’s Meadow, Jacobs Well (near the Brook) and all are welcome to enjoy this bench. The What3Words location is ///planet.press.across
Cynthia dedicated her life to supporting others. Her positive attitude to life, even when she became ill, was inspirational to all her knew her.
Cynthia was always ready to roll up her sleeves and help out wherever needed and would frequently help out at parish council events whilst her husband, Derek, was a parish councillor.
Baking was her great love and Cynthia was always keen to bake for her family, friends and neighbours.
Cynthia’s generosity, kindness and community spirit will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her.
