SAVE THE DATES:
next work party Saturday 7th March 10am-12pm
Public Meeting and Bat talk - Tuesday 14th April from 7pm
Saturday 21st February 2026
Many thanks to those hard workers who came to our work party on Saturday.
Such a mild, sunny day.
Work included coppicing a hazel (with kind permission from our neighbouring farmer’s land) and weaving these into our natural fence on the far side of the lake.
Also an oak that had split had to be removed for safety reasons.
We also planted 5 silver birch trees to create some height alongside the hedging plants near the industrial estate fence, this area was also tidied up.
*next work party Saturday 7th March 10am-12pm*
This will involve more work on the natural fence.
Come and go as you like, we are always pleased to see you.
WORK PARTY SATURDAY 21ST FEBRUARY 10AM-12PM
We are continually grateful to those who support Holton Pits, in whatever capacity that might be. We can only be as successful as our volunteers and supporters. Please spare an hour or two, have a chat and do a little work in this lovely place.
This time we are aiming to focus on the remaining tree work and our natural fence building.
Meet at Southwold Road car park at at 10am on Saturday 21st February.
What3Words location: lakeside.tasters.lace
Save the date
Tuesday 14th April
Meeting and Bats!
Everyone is invited on Tuesday 14th April for our annual meeting.
This is to catch up, update and celebrate all that has been achieved. As all directors of Holton Pits CIC (the core/administration side of running Holton Pits) work and are volunteers, we really appreciate those who chat to us at Holton Pits and commend all that has been done. It really makes it all worthwhile…that and wandering around admiring the landscape and wildlife of Holton Pits. We are always pleased to hear your positivity and any thoughts or comments you may have.
All directors can be reached at: info@holtonpits.org
Or use the contact form on our website: www.holtonpits.org
Southwold road car park entrance - 7pm
(What3Words location: lakeside.tasters.lace)
After the meeting we are very excited to have local bat expert, Huma Pearce, come and talk to us about bats and what species we can see at Holton Pits that evening.
You many remember Huma came and installed some bat detectors at Holton Pits, if you would like one of these in your garden, she is very pleased to arrange. Huma first provides and then collects the detector(s) and then analyses the recordings to see which species are present at the location.
Please remember for the bat walk and talk it will be dark and Holton Pits has no ambient light so please take care when moving around the site.
Wellies and wader…and wombles?
No, it’s not the Wombles of Wimbledon Common…
Holton Pits relies on its volunteers!
On a cold, rainy day they put on waders and recovered these items from the little lake…
4 x tyres
2 x broken fishing rods
1 x large blue container
1 x large white container
and countless plastic bottles & plastic rubbish
This was not new rubbish - old historic items we inherited when the community purchased the site, probably decades old. No antiques or treasure unearthed unfortunately!
Continual jobs and work is required to keep the site as well as can be so it’s only through hard workers like this that it can be achieved
Well done!
January - Big bird watch
We were pleased to be asked to participate in The Great Big Churchyard Bird Watch!
This was held on a lovely sunny day, the birds were singing!
Surveys, information, crafts and activities and refreshments were aplenty at St Peter’s Church, Holton on the 24th January 2026.
Last Day Of The Year Walk 2025
Having a wander around Holton Pits and the adjoining land of Kaliwood has become a bit of an end of year ritual. A time to reflect, get together and appreciate the lovely open spaces and how important they are.
Work Party - November
Tree planting
Our last work party focused on the planting of Suffolk black poplars and rowan trees.
Native black poplars (Populus nigra betulifolia) are rare, majestic trees, often found in Suffolk’s river valleys and damp floodplains, characterized by leaning trunks, gnarled bark, and sweeping lower branches. Though threatened, a relatively strong, recorded population exists in Suffolk, with conservation projects actively mapping and planting new trees to boost numbers. We are pleased to be part of that project.
Rowan trees (Sorbus aucuparia), or Mountain Ash is recognisable by their pinnate (feather-like) leaves, white spring flowers, and bright red autumn berries. They are favoured for wildlife, attracting birds like thrushes and lapwings.
Our thanks to talented local film-maker, Johnny Thompson for making this video and sharing IT with us...
Ownership & credit for this video belongs to Johnny Thompson
