Category: Events

  • Winter 2018

    Winter 2018

    Winter on Kilkhampton Common As we approach midwinter, do not forget Kilkhampton Common is open 365 days of the year; a perfect place to visit to walk off your Christmas lunch!  Nature is in its dormant period. There is little outward growth, as all that energy focuses beneath the soil in roots and seeds, but…

  • Summer 2018 on Kilkhampton Common

    Summer 2018 on Kilkhampton Common

    What a glorious few weeks we have had so far this summer! Great in the way for a tan, however, you may have noticed the lack of rain has caused the top pond to dry right up, and the lower pond has lost a lot of water. This is really bad news for the amphibians…

  • Charity to attend Kilkhampton village fete

    Charity to attend Kilkhampton village fete

    Summer is here and it is time for the Kilkhampton village fete, and there are many events happening on the Common too.  Kilkhampton fete  Westland Countryside Stewards will be attending the village fete. We are running a raffle and all proceeds will go towards the Common. Prizes have been kindly donated by local businesses and…

  • Half term nature exploration on the Common 

    Half term nature exploration on the Common 

    The half term has ended but the weather remained warm and dry for our children’s nature events on Kilkhampton Common. Families walked and explored the many nature trails. With our bug hunting kit, we discovered an array of minibeasts such as slowworms, caterpillars, and insects. Around the wildlife ponds, we also found emerging dragonflies from their…

  • Half Term Children’s Nature Events

    Half Term Children’s Nature Events

    Reconnect with the family and local nature this half term with a range of free activities taking place on Kilkhampton Common. Children can explore the wildlife on their doorstep. All equipment will be provided. Bring a picnic! Meeting at Westland Countryside Stewards office car park, West Street, Kilkhampton, EX23 9QW. Parking available.

  • Volunteer in our Spring water vole survey

    Volunteer in our Spring water vole survey

    We invite you to volunteer in our Spring water vole field sign survey in the Bude catchment.   Come join us in a walk along the canal and river. We will search the vegetation and banks for signs such a burrows, latrines, and feeding.   Since the reintroduction of the endangered water vole, monitoring needs…

  • Kids activities on Kilkhampton Common

    Kids activities on Kilkhampton Common

    Westland Countryside Stewards invite you and your kids to enjoy some events and activities on the common over the summer holidays. All events will run from 10 am – 1 pm and begin at our office on West Street (EX23 9QW) with plenty of parking available. A minimum donation of £3 per child, or £5…

  • Summer on Kilkhampton Common

    Wildlife on the Common I am sure many of you have been enjoying some summer sun over the last few weeks. Butterflies can be seen fluttering around, however, this has been a poor year for butterflies. With the continuous change in weather, from sun to rain, the butterflies have struggled. Cold winter killed off pupae…

  • Kilkhampton Common walks in June

    Kilkhampton Common walks in June

    A big thank you to everyone who attended our two guided walks of Kilkhampton Common on June 11th and 16th. The guided walk allowed both new visitors and familiar faces a chance to discover the wildlife on the common, and learn more about Westland Countryside Stewards. Reconnecting with local nature Our charity aim is to…

  • Charity to attend Kilkhampton Village Fete and offer Guided Walk of Kilkhampton Common

    Charity to attend Kilkhampton Village Fete and offer Guided Walk of Kilkhampton Common

    Spring has certainly sprung and as summer approaches the common is alive with wildlife and the trees are once again in leaf. It’s an enjoyable place to visit at any time of year but when everything is flourishing and the weather is fine, the common is a natural haven to escape to. If you need…