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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 4h

Volunteers vs vegetation 🌱 Last week we were joined by a team from Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru, volunteering at our Lavernock Point nature reserve. They helped to clear scrub and Bramble from the WW2 Gun Battery and Scheduled Ancient Monument area. Thank you to Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru for all you hard work!

People clearing vegetation. One is carrying a large pile of plant material, others are using rakes to collect the vegetation together.

A group of people stood together and smiling at the camera. They are holding gardening tools including rakes and forks.

A person wearing a red t-shirt using a fork to gather plant material together.

Three people stood together smiling at the camera. they are wearing gardening gloves and holding tools.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Our phone lines will be extremely busy so please be patient and respectful to the staff who are trying to book you in. For more important information about booking visit: welshwildlife.org/islands-book...

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Members of The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales can now book 3-4 day stays on Skokholm Island. To book, call 01656 724100 Monday to Thursday between 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. Please have your membership number, your preferred and alternatives dates, and payment details at the ready.

A black and white seabird stood on a rock, with a blurred grey background. Text reads: Our phone lines are open. Members of The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales can now book 3 and 4-day stays on Skokholm.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Fungi facts to brighten your day: 🍄‍🟫 Meet the Parasol Mushroom - in Welsh, we call it Ambarelo'r Bwgan, literally meaning 'ghost's umbrella'. 🐔 A fan-favourite fungi is Chicken of the Woods. In Welsh, this is Ysgwydd Felen, literally meaning 'yellow shoulder'. Happy autumn (aka fungi season!)

Two pale brown mushrooms growing in grass. Text reads: Parasol Mushroom. Ambarelo'r Bwgan. Literally means 'ghost's umbrella'

Yellow and orange fungus growing on a tree trunk. Text reads; Chicken of the woods. Ysgwydd Felen. Literally means 'yellow shoulder'

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

💛 Lend a hand by supporting your local Wildlife Trust. Come along to a volunteer day, become a member, or help spread the word. Learn more: welshwildlife.org/get-involved

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

💧 Provide water for birds. A shallow container of clean water is essential for garden birds in autumn. Replace with fresh water and disinfect the container regularly. 🕷️ Be kind to spiders. House spiders live indoors year-round. Avoid putting them outside when you spot them in your house.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

How to help wildlife this autumn: 🍂 Embrace a messy garden. Fallen leaves, log piles and seedheads are important shelter and food for birds and insects. 🦔 Look out for Hedgehogs. Can Hedgehogs move freely through your neighbourhood? If not, consider leaving a small gap at the base of fences.

Autumn leaves on a tree. Text overlayed reads: How to help wildlife this autumn.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The results are in... Today The Bank of England has announced which wildlife species will be stepping into the spotlight on our new notes. And the winners are: 🦉 Barn Owl 🦔 European Hedgehog 🐝 Buff-tailed Bumblebee 🐧 Atlantic Puffin Four important and iconic species.

A Hedgehog coming through a gap under a fence.

A close up of a Puffin on a blue background.

A pale brown and white owl flying through the air.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Do you love the wildlife of Cardigan Bay and want to see it protected for the future? 🐬 We're asking for donations to support the future of marine conservation at @cbmwc.bsky.social Together we can make a difference for marine life. Find out more and make a donation: champ.ly/pKQo8CmO

A dolphin swimming through water. Text reads: Make a difference for marine life in Cardigan Bay. We need your help to raise £30,000 to continue our vital marine conservation research and education work in Cardigan Bay. Donate today.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Deep in the Tywi Forest a very special creature is scurrying about. (Red-orange fur, bushy tail, and an elusive nature... any guesses?) 🐿️ Our team working on the Mid Wales Red Squirrel Project captured this footage earlier this year, on cameras deployed last summer. #RedSquirrelAwarenessWeek

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Skokholm Island 2027 overnight stays 📢 Availability update 06/10/26: There are no single rooms available until August. 19th April - twin rooms available 23rd April - twin rooms available 10th May - one twin room available 16th July - twin rooms available 30th July - twin rooms available

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

During the booking period we receive a large number of calls and our phone queue system holds a limited number of callers at one time. When you call, if you hear the recorded message, you have joined the queue. If you hear the engaged tone, the queue is full. Please hang up and call again later.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Our phone lines will be extremely busy so please be patient and respectful to the staff who are trying to book you in. For more important information about booking visit: champ.ly/OSW2M9l_

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Our phone lines are open! Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales members can now book 7-day stays on Skokholm. To book, call 01656 724100 Monday to Thursday between 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. Please have your membership number, your preferred and alternatives dates, and payment details at the ready.

A Puffin on a blue background. Text reads: Our phone lines are open! Members of The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales can now book 7-day stays on Skokholm Island

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

To book, call 01656 724100 Monday to Thursday between 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. Have ready: - your membership number - your preferred and alternatives dates - payment details Our phone lines will be extremely busy so please be patient and respectful to the staff who are trying to book you in.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Skokholm booking opens soon! 🐦 Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales members can book 7-night stays from 5th October and 3-4 night stays from 12th October. Non-members can book stays on Skokholm from 26th October. More important information about booking: welshwildlife.org/islands-book...

A brown and white seabird with a long pointy bill, on a blue background. Text reads: Fancy a getaway in the wild? 2027 Skokholm Island bookings open soon.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

These photos were taken by our People and Wildlife Officer, Gretchen, at Teifi Marshes nature reserve. Learn more about galls, what they are and why they form, in Gretchen's blog: champ.ly/dMj-UTOa

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Some of our favourites to spot are: 🔴 Robin's Pincushion - a hairy, round growth found on wild roses. 🛸 Spangle Galls - on the underside of Oak leaves, some look like little flying saucers, others like cheerios! 🟠 Marble Galls. Round growths that form on Oak buds in summer.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

What are those funky lumps and bumps on plants? Introducing: galls! Simply put, they're growths on plants, made from plant tissue. And they can be caused by insects, bacteria or fungus. Once you start to spot them, you'll see them everywhere!

A round hairy growth on a rose plant. Text reads: Robin's Pincushion.

The underside of an oak leaf covered with small, brown, flat growths. A label pointing to the growths says Spangle Galls.

A tree branch with round brown growths on it. A label pointing to the growths says Marble Galls.

Cheerio-shaped brown growths on the underside of an oak leaf. A label says Spangle Galls.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We want to hear your stories! 🐬 To celebrate 30 years of @cbmwc.bsky.social we're sharing the stories of people who have come through the centre's doors. Whether volunteering, working, visiting or collaborating on a project, share how you've been involved and what your highlights were ⬇️

A dolphin jumping out of water. Text reads: 30 years of Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre. Share your stories with us!

A collage of photos, including a person sat writing on a clipboard, looking through binoculars on a boat, and stood behind a table displaying animal skulls and information leaflets. Text reads: The Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre opened the door to my career in animal conservation. Bethan, CBMWC seasonal volunteer 2019

People stood by a stone wall looking out to sea. Text reads: The work we conducted at CBMWC and the data myself and other seasonal & local volunteers collected formed the basis of my dissertation that allowed me to pass the Marine Geography degree I was studying at the time! Since then, that degree helped me get my first job working offshore and really set out the trajectory of my career. Aaran, Seasonal Volunteer, 2018

A woman looking through binoculars out to sea. Text reads: Volunteering at the centre was my first real experience in wildlife conservation, and I was lucky to have my first paid role in the sector as an intern at CBMWC the following year. Four years later, I’m thrilled to be still working with the team! Maddy, 2022 volunteer, 2023-2024 intern

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We're partnered with Make a Will Online and the National Free Wills Network so you can write your Will for free (until 30th September). You can ensure that your loved ones are provided for and the causes that you care about are supported. 📷 Peter Cairns/2020VISION #Legacy #Will #Nature #Wildlife

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Our free Will-writing offer ends tomorrow - have you made the most of it? Every gift in every Will, however large or small, makes a huge difference to Welsh wildlife. Find out how you can leave a legacy for wildlife ➡️ welshwildlife.org/gift-in-will

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We won’t be processing new memberships during the height of booking season, 02/10-26/10. Current members can renew their membership during this period by phone or by returning your renewal form. Please note, membership doesn’t guarantee you a booking as demand is high and spaces are limited.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Last chance to become a member ahead of island booking season! Members of The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales have priority to book overnight stays on Skomer and Skokholm. For priority booking, please join as a member before the 2nd October. Become a member today ➡️ champ.ly/pfn5OuVH

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

To mark the 30th anniversary, we are asking for donations to help raise £30,000 to continue our marine conservation research and education work in Cardigan Bay. Can you help make a difference to marine life? Make a donation ➡️ champ.ly/g706xMTR #MarineConservation #Wildlife #Science #Conservation

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We are celebrating 30 years of the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre 🐬 30 year of pioneering research to better understand the marine environment. 30 years of educating and inspiring people. 30 years of protecting marine life. Read the full story: champ.ly/TMh1BigI @cbmwc.bsky.social

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

This redevelopment of The Welsh Wildlife Centre is generously supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Cefnogir yr ailddatblygiad hwn o Ganolfan Natur Cymru yn hael gan Gronfa Dreftadaeth y Loteri Genedlaethol.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

📢 Bydd ein Canolfan Ymwelwyr yn cau o 4pm ar 19eg o Ragfyr ac yn ailagor ddydd Sadwrn 6ed o Chwefror 2027. Bydd hyn yn caniatáu i waith adeiladu cynlluniedig ddigwydd ar y safle. Gallwch barhau i gael mynediad i warchodfa natur Corsydd Teifi 24/7 yn ystod y cyfnod hwn.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

📢 Dates for temporary closure of The Welsh Wildlife Centre Our Visitor Centre will close from 4pm on 19th December and re-open on Saturday 6th February 2027. This will allow planned building works to take place on the site. You can still access Teifi Marshes nature reserve 24/7 during this time.

A wooden and glass fronted building, with a blue sky behind. Text reads: The Welsh Wildlife Centre will be closed from 19th December 2026 to 6th February 2027 for planned building works. Access to Teifi Marshes nature reserve will not be affected. Bydd Canolfan Natur Cymru ar gau o 19eg Rhagfyr 2026 i 6ed Chwefror 2027 ar gyfer gwaith adeiladu wedi'i gynllunio. Ni fydd mynediad i warchodfa natur Corsydd Teifi yn cael ei effeithio.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

You can ensure that your loved ones are provided for and the causes that you care about are supported. Make the most of this free Will writing offer by 30th September. Find out how you can leave a legacy for wildlife today ➡️ welshwildlife.org/gift-in-will #Legacy #Will #Nature #Wildlife

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Have you written your Will yet? If not, now is the perfect time to get it done. But move fast, because our free Will-writing offer ends soon! We're partnered with Make a Will Online and the National Free Wills Network so you can write your Will for free.

A brown and white bird with a long neck and dark feathers on its head. Text reads: Last chance to redeem our free Will-writing offer. Don't miss out!

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We will be on TV tomorrow! 📺 Earlier this month the Coast & Country team visited @cbmwc.bsky.social in New Quay. They interviewed our team and volunteers all about the centre and its impact, to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Watch us on Coast & Country - 25th September at 7pm, on ITV Cymru Wales

A building can be seen between some trees. There is a sign on the building saying 'Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre', and a banner hanging on the wall with a large arrow pointing towards the entrance. Text reads: Catch us on Coast & Country. ITV Cymru Wales, 25th September at 7pm

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Our team member Marianne has recently passed her British Sign Language Level 1 qualification. She shared some of her learnings with us this #InternationalDayOfSignLanguages. Marianne was motivated her to start learning BSL to make her events more inclusive and make everyone feel welcome at them!

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Thanks to our partnership with Make a Will Online and the National Free Wills Network you can write your Will for free. But this offer expires soon - make the most of this offer by 30th September. Find out how you can leave a legacy for wildlife today ➡️ welshwildlife.org/gift-in-will

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

1 in 5 people say they have left a gift in their Will to charity. Could you be one of them? When you give a gift in your Will to the Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales, you are supporting our work to help wildlife and wild spaces thrive.

A adult seal and a seal pup on a beach. Text reads: 1 in 5 people say they have left a gift in their Will to charity. Could you be one of them?

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Events this week ⬇️ 22nd Sept: Citizen Science - How and why we should all get involved! St Hilary's Church Hall, Swansea 24th Sept: Beach Clean Cei Bach Beach, near New Quay 26th Sept: Nature Ramble in Clyne Valley, Swansea Meet at Clyne Car Park Info and booking: welshwildlife.org/events

People stood in a field with Gorse in the foreground. Text reads: What's on this week. Events in South and West Wales

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Our team across South and West Wales shared the impacts they've seen on our wildlife and wild spaces, and how their work has been affected this summer. Including challenges with managing grazing animals, and trying to run events in extreme heat. Read the full story ➡️ champ.ly/4YeWtvm1

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Spot the difference: climate change edition 🔍 These photos show how different the landscape of Skomer Island looks between 2023 and 2026. In previous years Skomer has been covered in lush vegetation throughout the summer months. This year there was little greenery in sight.

Two photos showing the same view of a island coastline. In the top photo the land is brown. Text reads: Skomer Island, July 2026. In the bottom photo the island is covered with lush green vegetation. Text reads: Skomer Island, October 2023.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The session was delivered through the Cardiff Local Nature Partnership. It was the latest in a series of Dormouse ecology and survey training sessions we've helped to deliver across the city. Keen to get involved? Get in touch with Alex at a.griffiths@welshwildlife.org

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We're searching for Dormice in Cardiff! 🐁 Last month, our Wilder Engagement Officer, Alex, helped set up a new Hazel Dormouse footprint survey in the Plymouth Great Wood. This stretch of woodland along the River Ely in Cardiff currently has no records of Dormouse presence.

A person attaching a short black tunnel to a tree branch using cable ties.

A person holding a short black tunnel along a tree branch. They are in a woodland, surrounded by trees and vegetation.

A group of people attaching paper strips to flat pieces of wood. They are in a woodland surrounded by trees and vegetation.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

When you give a gift in your Will to the Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales, you are supporting our work to inspire people to connect and care for the natural world. There's less than one month left to redeem our free Will-writing offer, find out how to leave your legacy today: champ.ly/lbWXMfOd

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

What do you want your legacy to be? Your favourite place protected for future generations. Young people inspired to connect with wildlife. People empowered to act for the natural world. The next generation of conservationists supported. A voice for Welsh wildlife.

A young child looking through binoculars. Text reads: What do you want your your legacy to be?

A woodland with large trees. The floor is covered with Bluebells. Text reads: Your favourite place protected for future generations thanks to your legacy.

A man pruning a tree. Text reads: People empowered to act for the natural world thanks to your legacy.

A large slug in a young person's hand. Text reads: Young people inspired to connect with wildlife thanks to your legacy.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

There's one week left to apply for our Commercial Manager position. We're looking for a Commercial Manager to drive forward the income of our trading arm to support our charity and oversee our visitor-related infrastructure. Find out more and apply ➡️ welshwildlife.org/jobs/commerc...

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This week is #RememberACharity week and we're asking you consider what you want to be remembered for. #WhatsMyLegacy

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

What do you want your legacy to be? Rare rainforests returning. Healthy rivers flowing. Wetlands full of wildlife. Wild places protected. The future of rare species secured. There's less than one month left to redeem our free Will-writing offer, find out how to leave a legacy: champ.ly/xvd_zDSC

A Red Squirrel on a tree branch. Text reads: What do you want your legacy to be?

A thriving forest with the sun shining through the tree canopy. Text reads: Rare rainforests returning thanks to your legacy.

A brown and white bird next to a flowing stream. Text reads: Healthy rivers flowing thanks to your legacy.

A brown bird with a long beak and orange legs walking through a wetland. Text reads: Wetlands full of wildlife thanks to your legacy.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

There's less than one month left to redeem our free Will-writing offer, find out how to leave a legacy today ➡️ champ.ly/lbWXMfOd This week is #RememberACharity week and we're asking you consider what you want to be remembered for. #WhatsMyLegacy

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

When you give a gift in your Will to the Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales, you are supporting our work to help marine wildlife thrive. Your legacy will live on in the ocean life you love and every person who we inspire to act for our wonderful Welsh seas.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

What do you want your legacy to be? Seabirds thriving on our islands. Welsh seas teeming with wildlife. A better understanding our marine mammals. People inspired act for our oceans. Dolphin populations protected.

A black and white bird on a rock. Text reads: What do you want your legacy to be?

A Puffin on a blurred green background. Text reads: Seabirds thriving on our islands thanks to your legacy.

A red crab with long legs, on the seabed with seaweed in the background. Text reads: Welsh seas teeming with wildlife, thanks to your legacy.

A seal swimming underwater surrounded by seaweed. Text reads: A better understanding of our marine mammals thanks to your legacy.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

There's just one week to go until Cynefin Festival. Don't miss out - book your ticket now! 12-13 September. Brecon, Wales Find out more ➡️ champ.ly/-_s0J_uS

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