Ceredigion Nature Newsflash 26/06/26
Ceredigion Nature Newsflash 26/06/26
MiDAS Trained Minibus Driver Required – Nature Festival (Saturday 11th July)
We are looking for a MiDAS trained driver to operate a 13-seater minibus for a Nature Festival in Aberystwyth on Saturday 11th July, 9:00am – 5:00pm.
Duties include:
Collect the minibus from Dolen Transport, Aberystwyth.
Operate a shuttle service between Canolfan Rheidol and St. Michael's Church Car Park throughout the day.
Return the minibus to Dolen Transport at the end of the shift.
We would also welcome quotes from drivers who are only available for:
9:00am – 10:00am, and/or
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Essential Requirements:
MiDAS trained driver (essential).
D1 Licence Not Required.
Reliable, punctual, and confident driving a 13-seater minibus.
If you're available, please get in touch with your price for either the full-day booking (9:00am–5:00pm) or the morning/evening shifts.
biodiversity@Ceredigion.gov.uk
CEREDIGION NATURE FESTIVAL
Join us for a day of wildlife, creativity, discovery and community at the Ceredigion Nature Festival, taking place on Saturday 11 July, 10am–4pm, at the Castle Green, Aberystwyth.
WEST WALES WILD WATCH
Free wildlife recording sessions with West Wales Biodiversity Information Centre. A great way to discover the local wildlife. 10am – 1pm.
July - 10am - 1pm
Sunday 5th at Pencoedtop Woodland, Ffrostrasol.
Wednesday 8th at Pendinas, Aberystwyth.
Wednesday 15th at Rhosmaencrug, Llangwyrfon.
Wednesday 22nd at Penglais Woods.
BioBlitz at Denmark Farm, Lampeter
Help record as many different species as possible — from butterflies and wildflowers to frogs and birds. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned nature enthusiast, everyone is welcome to take part. Saturday 27 June.
Compost Workshop
Learn how to turn everyday waste into rich, healthy compost for the garden. Friday 10th July 10am – 4pm. For booking, see attached.
Of Ponies, Paperwork and Pied Flycatchers
Free talk about how the Ynyshir team work out wins for wildlife across the reserve. Find out on Monday 2nd July 7pm at Room C22 Hugh Owen Building, Aberystwyth University. Free and open to all.
Nature Knowledge Share & BioBlitz.
Join us at Bwlch Corog near Machynlleth to share knowledge, learn from others, and help us find and record what species are here. Coetir Anian. Saturday 4th July. See attached.
Bee Volunteer
A gentleman that would like to volunteer with bees in the Aberystwyth area by helping and volunteering his time with tasks around bees and beekeeping. If you have any opportunities, please contact: Biodiversity@ceredigion.gov.uk