• Nest box construction days - April and May 2005

Local school children helped us build red squirrel nest boxes at Plas Cadnant Gate, Anglesey. Later a total of 15 new nest boxes were erected in Newborough forest in an area where red squirrels have been seen and captured. The boxes will be monitored in the future and will provide invaluable information on squirrel breeding and distribution.

• Woodland Walk with Martin Bailey & Friends - 8th May 2005

Martin led a happy band of eight through Newborough Forest, and although no red squirrels were spotted, the group did get a superb view of several Ravens and a Greater Spotted Woodpecker. The forest looked spectacular in the late spring sunshine and the day was a wonderful success.

• Urdd National Eisteddfod at Cardiff (30th May - 4th June 2005)

Bethan Jones held a red squirrel workshop at the Eisteddfod. She promoted the publication of the book 'Y Wiwer Goch' (the Welsh adaptation of Tom Tew and Niall Benvie's book on the red squirrel).

• Bodelwyddan Garden Festival - 28/29/30th May 2005

We had a stand and several events at the Festival.

• Alien Species Conference - 23/24/25th June 2005

A three day international conference was held at Sheffield Hallem University. Entitled: 'Ecology, history, culture and management of alien plants and animals - issues for nature conservation' the event aimed to raise awareness about a range of exotic and non-indigenous species in the UK. The Anglesey Red Squirrel Project gave a presentation.

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• Plas Newydd Summer Fair - 26th July 2005 (11am to 4pm)

We had a stand at the Fair selling our merchandise and also making nest boxes and squirrel feeders. Experts were on hand to talk about red and grey squirrels. And as ever, there was a chance to join up and become an active member of the Friends.

• Anglesey Agricultural Show, Mona Show Ground August 9th and 10th.

The Friends had a stand at the show, with games, merchandise and experts at hand to answer squirrel questions.

• Red Squirrel Week 2005

We had a series of events scheduled for red squirrel week this year. First, we were very proud to announce the publication of 'Y Wiwer Goch' which is the first Welsh language book on red squirrels. Bethan Wyn Jones has translated the very popular book 'The Red Squirrel' by Tom Tew and has added a section specifically regarding the status of red squirrels in Wales.

We also hosted a half day Education Seminar entitled "CONSERVATION & LEARNING". This was open to local teachers, educationists and all members of the Friends and was held on 15th September 2005 at 4.30pm in TRE-YSGAWEN HALL, Anglesey Suite, Capel Coch, Angelsey.

A  'Teacher's Pack' produced by the Friends education team for Primary School Key Stages 1 & 2 was also launched. The pack contains material which describes different aspects of Red squirrel conservation, will make an important contribution to local education. A signed copy of the 'Y Wiwer Goch' book and a teacher's pack was given free to every primary school on Anglesey.

There were also displays by other organisation involved in local conservation, including the RSPB, CCW and FCW.

During red squirrel week we had a range of woodland walks and events.

• The Anglesey Marathon at Mona Show Ground - 25th September 2005.

The Friends attended this international event with a stand and poster display.

• Evening illustrated talk by David White of the Forestry Commission 7th October 2005.

The Friends hosted an evening slide show talk by Mr David White of the Forestry Commission. The talk was entitled 'A grey future for the forest of Dean' and was a terrific opportunity for everyone to hear first hand about the very serious damage that the grey squirrel causes within broadleaved woodland. The event took place in the community hall, Llangaffo 7-9 pm and it was a free event. Download Poster

• The Red Squirrels - A talk by naturalist Bethan Wyn Jones. Tuesday 18th October 2005, 7pm.

An evening aimed at Welsh learners in particular, who needed encouragement and confidence, with a warm welcome given to all. The event was held at the Trees Hotel, Amlwch. Tickets £2 from the Corwas and dafydd shops, and Cwpwrdd cornel, Llangefni

• Anglesey Show: 15/16 August 2006 - We had a small corner in the Menter Môn Biodiversity Fair Tent
• Breakwater Park 19/20 August 2006 - An event organised by the council
• Wylfa Community Fun Day: 28th August 2006 (Bank holiday Monday) 
• Plas Newydd Summer Fair Tuesday 25th July 2006 at the National Trust Property located on the shore of the Menai Straits.
• Snowdonia Mammal Group Field Visit 10am Saturday 28th January 2006. Dr Craig Shuttleworth led a guided walk through Pentraeth forest with members of the local conservation group.