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The next Menai Strait Partnership Forum (MSPF) meeting, takes place on the 7th of November at Marine Centre Wales from 18:30 to 20:30.

The meeting will include an update on the Forum's recent activities and a workshop to discuss future projects based on feedback regarding the key issues facing the Menai Strait. We will also have guest experts in attendance to share their insights.

Cudyll Cymru is a newly developed scheme which monitors raptors (birds of prey) in Wales. Learn more about the project and its vital work, and find out how to get involved – whatever your skill level and experience.

"When it comes to insects, we often hear about the wonders of earthworms or honeybees in our landscape but what about the unsung hero of decomposition – the humble dung beetle? Dung beetles are incredible ecosystem engineers and some of the most fascinating, hard-working and strongest creatures on planet earth. Is it their time to shine in the spotlight?"

Fascinating words from this year's Lacey Lecture guest speaker Dr Claire Whittle, dung beetle enthusiast and Veterinary Lead for ‘Dung Beetles for Farmers’ - an information hub describing the benefits of dung beetles in agriculture.

Bookings are now open for Cofnod's Conference. The Conference will be the usual mix of talks from people passionate about biological recording and will be held on 7th November at Nyth, an arts centre in Bangor.

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Our neighbouring Local Environmental Centre - Biodiversity Information Service for Powys & Brecon Beacons National Park - is looking for a Biodiversity and GIS Data Officer with the skills to manage and enhance their dataholding and to carry out spatial analysis to make the data they hold go further.

This is a full-time permanent role (part-time working would be considered) giving the opportunity to work in a well-established and forward thinking Local Environmental Records Centre as part of a network of four Welsh record centres.

Conwy are looking for an Assistant Country Park Warden to compliment their Open Spaces Section.

The role will assist in the management and conservation of the natural and archaeological heritage of the Great Orme Country Park and Local Nature Reserve, in the promotion of the sustainable enjoyable an understanding of these features by the public.

Job reference: REQ006123

The 2024 Annual Conference will be held in Aberystwyth (same location as 2022 and 2023), on Saturday 16th November. The conference will showcase current project research across Wales by amateurs and professionals, with a focus on community-based conservation projects.

Bookings are now open for Cofnod's Conference. The Conference will be the usual mix of talks from people passionate about biological recording and will be held on 7th November at Nyth, an arts centre in Bangor.

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A fantastic day of talks about Meadows (see attached programme).

E-mail Janet Cobb to book.

By invitation of Rob and Julie Eddowes who have 20a of mainly unimproved grassland. The land also has a scrub and wetland area, a pond and stream. A traditional hay crop is taken annually in August/September. No fertilisers or herbicides have been applied for over 25 years. The meadows have not been seeded, consist of natural vegetation and has a waxcap score of 24, which includes 17 species.

To book e-mail Kate Gibbs.