Aims of the Group

The aims of the Group are:

  • To raise awareness of the plight of swifts in Winchcombe (and the UK) through local events, talks and local media

  • To support the making and fitting of swift boxes in the town
  • To encourage the fitting of swift (universal) bricks on new builds in the town (and the County)
  • To protect & enhance traditional nesting sites in Winchcombe and surrounding areas.
  • To build a group of volunteers throughout Winchcombe and surrounding areas involved in locating existing sites & surveying/recording/seeking protection.