Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 10 updates in 5 topics
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susan pride
Aug 8, 2025, 4:32:08 PMAug 8
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Action for swifts also kindly created a QR code ( which we used at Global BurdFair) to show all the swift groups. Easy to scan on your smartphone. Very useful if you want to display something at a talk or add to your general information. It links directly to the link created by Peta Sams so it’s always up to date.
Regards
Susan Pride Harwell Swifts
Susan Pride Harwell Swifts
On Thu, 7 Aug 2025 at 07:58, <swiftsloc...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
- Swifts merchandise - 1 Update
- How many groups in SLN? - 4 Updates
- Approximate cost of installing swift box or brick - 2 Updates
- Digest for swiftsloc...@googlegroups.com - 6 updates in 5 topics - 1 Update
- Grade 2 listed buildings - creating Swift sites - 2 Updates
Amanda Randall <a.l.ran...@gmail.com>: Aug 06 11:28PM +0100
Fabulous, Cally, thank you! Fingers crossed for earrings in the future!!
Amanda
On Tue, 5 Aug 2025, 20:57 Cally Smith Huntly & District Swift Group, <
Peta Sams - Shropshire Swifts <peta...@btinternet.com>: Aug 06 12:04AM -0700
There’s a map of the network at
http://actionforswifts.blogspot.com/p/sln.html
so that members of the public can find us.
Please do remember to add the SLN logo to slides, posters etc as it helps
spread the word that we’re all part of something bigger. That was the idea
of setting up the network - we’re all part of something national not just
working locally.
On Tuesday, 5 August 2025 at 12:06:33 UTC+1 aylshamswifts wrote:
Louise at Bolton and Bury Swifts <super...@outlook.com>: Aug 06 12:29PM
Hi Peta
Is this the correct email to add new groups?
swiftslocaln...@googlegroups.com
I did a post today on Facebook and mire groups want to join!
Thanks
Louise
Bolton and Bury Swifts
https://www.facebook.com/BoltonAndBurySwifts
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From: 'Peta Sams - Shropshire Swifts' via swiftslocalnetwork <swiftsloc...@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 8:04:11 AM
To: swiftslocalnetwork <swiftsloc...@googlegroups.com>
Subject: [SLN] Re: How many groups in SLN?
There’s a map of the network at http://actionforswifts.blogspot.com/p/sln.html
so that members of the public can find us.
Please do remember to add the SLN logo to slides, posters etc as it helps spread the word that we’re all part of something bigger. That was the idea of setting up the network - we’re all part of something national not just working locally.
On Tuesday, 5 August 2025 at 12:06:33 UTC+1 aylshamswifts wrote:
Hi
I'm going to be doing an interview on local radio about swifts and Aylsham Swift Group. I'd want to mention that we're part of a national movement with many local groups up and down the country. Can someone tell me how many groups there are in SLN? Thanks
Pat Grocott
Aylsham Swift Group 01263 731128
Aylsham Swift Group<https://www.facebook.com/Aylsham-Swift-Group-110432538426191> | @AylshamSwifts <https://twitter.com/AylshamSwifts> | Make a donation <https://www.gofundme.com/f/build-nest-boxes-for-swifts-in-aylsham>
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Gill Stacey <gillian....@btinternet.com>: Aug 06 04:27PM +0100
I did the same, Louise. The email address that I suggested was this one:
swiftsloc...@gmail.com <mailto:swiftslocalnetwork@gmail.com>
Not sure now which is correct?
Gill
Stroud Swift Group
Peta Sams - Shropshire Swifts <peta...@btinternet.com>: Aug 06 02:17PM -0700
Louise
That’s the address to send messages to the googlegroup which you can only
do from the address you have subscribed with
You can contact me at swiftsloc...@gmail.com or via
swiftslocaln...@googlegroups.com
On Wednesday, 6 August 2025 at 13:30:02 UTC+1 Louise Bentley wrote:
Amanda Randall <a.l.ran...@gmail.com>: Aug 06 04:29PM +0100
Hi Tony,
Our project was funded by our parish council and I asked the clerk for a
breakdown. This is her reply:
The parish council agreed to fund this project in total but some savings
could be made if people are willing and able to install the boxes
themselves or buy their own boxes. The cost to the parish council was as
follows:
Boxes £494
Installation £350
Hire of cherry picker £280 plus VAT
Total £1124
We used the PC’s handyman to install the boxes which he mainly did using
ladders but we hired a cherry picker for the less accessible locations.
The boxes were made from marine ply at cost price by a local carpenter.
Where people bought an additional box to go alongside their 'free' parish
council box, the PC also installed those at the same time.
Kind regards,
Amanda
Amanda Randall <a.l.ran...@gmail.com>: Aug 06 04:32PM +0100
Hi again, Tony....see also Amy Marston's reply!
Amanda
Henry Kenner <henryk...@gmail.com>: Aug 06 08:42AM +0100
my experience in my Grade 2 listed house was that my council advised that a
Swift Brick or box is not deemed material to reqire specific approval,but
they emphasised they retained their right to object. So they advised
discretion in deciding where to locate the bricks.
To date I have had no issues.
henry kenner
On Tue, 5 Aug 2025, 14:26 Mark Fitzpatrick, <mark.x.fi...@gmail.com>
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Barbara Anglezarke <Barbara.A...@beacons-npa.gov.uk>: Aug 06 07:49AM
Hello - I work for Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority (also the Planning Authority), so have opportunities to chat to the Planning Ecologist regularly. She has ensured the inclusion of swift boxes on a number of listed buildings now in Brecon, which is itself a Conservation Area. As ever, personal relationships and dialogue are invaluable - as is knowing exactly who to talk to of course.
Barbara
From: swiftsloc...@googlegroups.com <swiftsloc...@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Henry Kenner
Sent: 06 August 2025 08:43
To: Swifts Local Network <swiftsloc...@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Re: [SLN] Fwd: Grade 2 listed buildings - creating Swift sites
my experience in my Grade 2 listed house was that my council advised that a Swift Brick or box is not deemed material to reqire specific approval,but they emphasised they retained their right to object. So they advised discretion in deciding where to locate the bricks.
To date I have had no issues.
henry kenner
On Tue, 5 Aug 2025, 14:26 Mark Fitzpatrick, <mark.x.fi...@gmail.com<mailto:mark.x.fitzpatrick@gmail.com>> wrote:
Hi,
Has anyone got advice on installing Swift nestboxes or creating holes in a soffit board for Grade 2 listed buildings?
Have you run into any problems?
Any specific things you have had to do or not been allowed to do?
thanks,
Mark
Bedford (Gamlingay and Hatley Swift Project, Cambridgeshire)
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