Local charity plea to Rugeley Tesco shoppers
Children from the Rugeley area could benefit from nature-themed school holiday activity clubs if Staffordshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) wins shopper votes.
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Charity revitalising power station land to boost nature
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust has acquired land to create a new wildlife haven for Rugeley.
Wild activities on offer near Rugeley, Burntwood, Stoke-on-Trent and Biddulph during February half-term
Embark on a wild family adventure this February and encourage your children to discover the delights of the natural world.
Trust welcomes news HS2 work will not take place in spring
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust has welcomed news that work to clear an ancient woodland near Lichfield will not begin this spring – a vital time for wildlife – following a review by HS2 Ltd.
Bad news for bees: Government reverses ban on bee-killing neonicotinoids
The Government has bowed to pressure from the National Farmers Union and agreed to authorise the use of the highly damaging neonicotinoid thiamethoxam for the treatment of sugar beet seed in 2021…
Family Wildlife Group Celebrates 20 Years of Nature Discovery
A monthly nature group near Rugeley has been running for two decades, inspiring countless families to discover nature.
Charity offers free bushcraft and nature crafts sessions for adults
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) are offering free adult activities at The Wolseley Centre near Rugeley and Stafford, thanks to funding from the National Lottery Awards for All.
Transforming the Trent Valley
A revitalised and treasured landscape, the River Trent rises in Biddulph Moor, north of Stoke-on-Trent and flows south through Stone and east to Rugeley before heading north to Burton and towards Derbyshire.
2025 - the year a rare beetle was discovered in Staffordshire after an absence of 150 years
During the summer an incredibly rare river wood riffle beetle made its way into the garden of Staffordshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) volunteer David Coles in Rugeley. It was last recorded in…
Trust’s revamped Wolseley Centre HQ and new Kingfisher Café is officially opened by Staffordshire dignitaries
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust’s new-look Wolseley Centre headquarters and brand new Kingfisher Café, near Rugeley, were officially opened by the Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire and other VIP…
Kingfisher cafe
Our stunning Kingfisher Café at our Wolseley Centre HQ, near Rugeley, has beautiful views over the lake, with plentiful outdoor seating to enrich the visitor experience. The café sells a range of fresh and delicious home-made hot meals, specials of the day, sandwiches and paninis, yummy cakes and a range of hot and cold drinks, including ethically sourced coffee and tea.
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